Grafton Board of Health Votes Unanimously to Commend 30-Year Office Manager Nancy Connors
Grafton Board of Health votes to commend Office Manager Nancy Connors for more than 30 years of service.
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Westborough Council on Aging Backs WRTA Contract Renewal After Program Saves $68,000
WESTBOROUGH -- June 8, 2026, Westborough Council on Aging unanimously backs renewal of its WRTA transportation partnership after the program's first year saved the town $68,408 and provided 3,688 rides. Senior Center Director Kendra reported that through May 31, WRTA drivers logged 2,352 hours of service
Southbridge Fire Station Committee Approves Change Order, Expanded Commissioning Contract
SOUTHBRIDGE -- June 8, 2026, Southbridge's Fire Station Building Committee approved more than $1.3 million in invoices and a five-item change order at its June 8 meeting. The committee unanimously approved Change Order 5 totaling $15,084.20, covering water lines for refrigerators, safety relocation of copper
Oakham Select Board Votes to Buy Two Highway Trucks, Cancels Prior Vendor Deal
OAKHAM -- June 8, 2026, Oakham Select Board authorizes purchase of two highway dump trucks, drops prior vendor. The board voted unanimously Monday to direct Highway Superintendent Mike Granger to pursue two new Freightliner dump trucks from Trucks of North America through the Sourcewell government cooperative contract at a combined cost
Northborough Interviews Three Fire Chief Finalists, Takes No Vote Monday
NORTHBOROUGH -- June 8, 2026, Northborough Select Board interviews three fire chief candidates and hears urgent radio failure warning. The board Monday interviewed battalion chief Keith Darling of Franklin, acting chief Neil Espazy of Northborough, and West Boylston Fire Chief Mark Sadowski for the permanent fire chief post, with no vote
Lunenburg Planning Board Approves Subaru Dealership Rebuild at 757 Chase Road
LUNENBURG -- June 8, 2026, Lunenburg Planning Board unanimously approved a site plan and stormwater permit for the rebuilt North End Subaru dealership at 757 Chase Road and rejected a de minimis designation for a residential redesign at 171 Arbor Street. The board voted four-to-zero against treating changes to
Holden Town Meeting Approves $133 Million School Budget Under Override Authority
HOLDEN -- June 8, 2026, Holden's Annual Town Meeting approved a $133 million Wachusett Regional School District budget and a full slate of municipal spending articles Monday night, acting on the town's first Proposition 2.5 property tax override in 33 years. Finance Committee Chair Paul Challenger
Gardner City Council Flags Budget Errors, Eyes June 22 Vote on FY 2027 Spending Plan
GARDNER -- June 8, 2026, Gardner City Council opens FY 2027 budget review, flags transposition errors and presses for new oversight controls. The council met Monday as a committee of the whole to conduct its first full review of the mayor's proposed budget, which totals roughly $96 million across
Gardner School Committee Adopts Six Policies, Approves Superintendent Raise at Final Meeting
GARDNER -- June 8, 2026, Gardner School Committee closes school year with unanimous votes on policies, superintendent raise, and a family donation. The committee, chaired by Mayor Michael Nicholson, approved six updated or new school policies on second reading Monday, including the Physical Restraint Policy and Procedures (JKAA), which aligns the
East Brookfield Select Board Votes to Bid Downtown Complete Streets Project
EAST BROOKFIELD -- June 8, 2026, East Brookfield Select Board authorizes downtown streetscape bidding and rural road work using Chapter 90 funds. The board voted unanimously Monday to send the town's Complete Streets grant project out to bid, covering sidewalk, curbing, and accessible crosswalk reconstruction on Mechanic Street, Pleasant