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Greenwood Pool Reopens After Repairs Delay Summer Start

Greenwood Memorial Pool reopened for summer after repair delays as a nearby Templeton beach closed over bacteria concerns. The pool began public swim operations on July 6, with rental inquiries now handled by Brandon Hughey of the town's parks department. Meanwhile, "Templeton beach clo…

City Extends Landfill Sticker Deadline to September 30

Fitchburg extended its yearly landfill sticker deadline to September 30, city officials announced, as residents also face a polling-location change and a call for input on the 2027 budget. Brush collection is scheduled citywide for the week of July 13–17. Elsewhere, "Teen reported missi…

Library Launches Free Summer Lunch Program for Kids

Athol Public Library launched a slate of summer offerings this week, anchored by a free lunch program for children ages 0 to 18 running July 7 through August 7, 2026. New library hours took effect July 1, alongside upcoming events including a "Cosplay Ducks!" contest open through July 3…

Library Lands $20,000 Grant for Food Literacy Programs

Ashburnham's Stevens Memorial Library landed a $20,000 federal grant for a new food literacy initiative as town officials pressed residents to fill board vacancies. The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners provisionally awarded the library funding for "At the Table: Food Literac…

Rutland Finance Committee Tables Dispatch Transfer Over Paperwork Errors

Rutland Finance Committee tables a $20,000 dispatch wage transfer over paperwork errors, schedules special meeting for July 14.

Southbridge Conservation Commission continues subdivision hearing, canal remediation work ongoing

A Conservation Commission member announced the end of a third term at Southbridge's July 9 session, urging the town to recruit a replacement with an undivided schedule.

Oakham Board of Health votes to enter executive session on dumping litigation strategy

Oakham Board of Health advances rural health grant inquiry and moves toward well-testing oversight of proposed energy facility. At the July 9 regular meeting, Member Lucille A.

Milford ZBA Approves Permit to Add Third Apartment at Congress Street Property

Milford Zoning Board approves conversion of long-vacant dental office into third apartment at 53-55 Congress Street.

Shrewsbury Planning Board Approves 335 Maple Avenue Commercial Site Plan 3 to 1

Shrewsbury Planning Board votes 3 to 1 to approve commercial site plan at 335 Maple Avenue.

Shrewsbury MFOC Authorizes $151,517 in Contracts, Resets DPW Facility Design

Shrewsbury's Municipal Facilities Optimization Committee reset the town's long-stalled DPW facility project and authorized $151,517 in consultant contracts at its July 9 meeting.

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