Oakham Conservation Commission Continues Both Open Hearings to Late July
Oakham Conservation Commission continues both active hearings to new July dates after technical problems and a missing state permit number stall progress.
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Lunenburg Select Board Promotes Officer McNamara to Detective, Approves Bridge Easement
Lunenburg Select Board promotes first dedicated detective and weighs $471,000 in new state aid.
Clinton Planning Board Approves Business Moves, Demands Fixes Before Laney's Lofts Expansion
Clinton Planning Board approves two changes of use and pushes back sharply on a Laney's Lofts expansion bid.
Charlton Select Board Awards $509,100 Road Paving Contract, Approves Multiple Licenses
Charlton Select Board awards $509,100 road paving contract and hears candid Bay Path budget update. The board voted unanimously Monday to award the fiscal year 2027 pavement-surfacing contract to Massachusetts Broken Stone following a June 24 bid opening, covering work through June 30, 2027.
Douglas Select Board approves pole petition, tree care plan, and scarecrow contest
DOUGLAS -- July 7, 2026, Douglas Select Board clears pole petition, scarecrow contest, and tree care in five unanimous votes. The board approved a National Grid request to relocate pole 104 on Southeast Main Street approximately 37 feet to the northwest to support road improvements on Perry Street, after three residents
Hubbardston Planning Board Elects Munroe Chair, Endorses ANR Land Plan With Conditions
HUBBARDSTON -- July 7, 2026, Hubbardston Planning Board elected Kristofer Munroe as chair and conditionally endorsed an approval-not-required land division plan at its July 7 meeting. Munroe, who also chairs the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission, was nominated and voted in unanimously at the opening of the hybrid session, with
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