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Hubbardston Conservation Commission Issues Wetland Ruling, Continues Birches Road Home Hearing

HUBBARDSTON -- July 7, 2026, Hubbardston's Conservation Commission closed one wetland case and amended a second enforcement order at its July 7 meeting. The commission voted unanimously to issue a negative-three determination under the Wetlands Protection Act for a property owner identified as Colton, who removed storm-damaged

Berlin Launches Food Waste Composting at Transfer Station, Signs Deal With Black Earth

BERLIN -- July 7, 2026, Berlin Board of Health launches curbside-style food waste composting at the transfer station and leaves a hauler contract unsigned over prevailing wage questions. The board announced a new agreement with Black Earth Composting for weekly pickup of food waste totes now installed at the Berlin

Southborough Select Board Approves Transfer Station Fee Increases and Liquor License Transfer

SOUTHBOROUGH -- July 7, 2026, Southborough Select Board approves new transfer station fees and liquor license transfer, begins override planning. The board voted 5-0 Monday to raise fiscal year 2027 transfer station sticker fees, setting the standard first-permit at $320, up from $295, and the senior first-permit at

Southborough Select Board Approves Transfer Station Fee Increases and Liquor License Transfer

SOUTHBOROUGH -- July 7, 2026, Southborough Select Board approves new transfer station fees and liquor license transfer, begins override planning. The board voted 5-0 Monday to raise fiscal year 2027 transfer station sticker fees, setting the standard first-permit at $320, up from $295, and the senior first-permit at

Town Boards Set Packed July Meeting Schedule

Winchendon's civic calendar fills up this week as nine town boards, from the Historic Commission to the Zoning Board of Appeals, hold meetings between July 8 and July 15. A Winchendon Housing Authority public hearing on its proposed fiscal year 2027 annual plan is set for Tuesday, July …

Conservation Commission Revises Summer Meeting Schedule

Southborough's Conservation Commission revised its summer meeting schedule this week, town officials announced via the News Flash feed on July 7. The change comes as construction work on Pine Hill Road, first flagged June 29, continues to affect local traffic. A busy stretch of town boa…

Conservation Commission Revises Summer Meeting Schedule

Southborough's Conservation Commission revised its summer meeting schedule this week, town officials announced via the News Flash feed on July 7. The change comes as construction work on Pine Hill Road, first flagged June 29, continues to affect local traffic. A busy stretch of town boa…

Town Hall, library trim public hours for new fiscal year

Rutland trims public hours at Town Hall and the library as the new fiscal year begins. Town Hall and the Town Annex moved to reduced hours effective July 1, alongside unspecified changes within the Inspectional Services Department, per the town's website. The Rutland Free Public Library…

Conservation Commission Seeks Volunteer Amid Drought Designation

Millbury seeks a volunteer for its Conservation Commission as the Central Massachusetts region remains under a significant drought designation confirmed June 9, 2026 by state Secretary Rebecca Tepper. The town's Farmers Market returns to the Asa Waters Mansion on July 16 with local vend…

Downtown Parking Garage Opens as City Reviews FY27 Budget

Leominster's downtown public parking garage is officially open, giving residents new access to the city center, while the school district and library rolled out a full slate of summer offerings. The city is also reviewing the Fiscal Year 2027 Mayor's Budget and has scheduled two continu…

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