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Charlton Child and Recreation Commission approves irrigation repairs, elects new chair

CHARLTON -- June 8, 2026, Charlton's Child and Recreation Commission reorganized, elected new leadership, and advanced a slate of field improvement measures at its June 8 meeting. The commission unanimously elected Ross as chair and Patsy Redlock as vice chair in a reorganization delayed from May, then approved up

Auburn Select Board endorses ULI plan to invest in Auburn Pond as economic development anchor

AUBURN -- June 8, 2026, Auburn boards hear Urban Land Institute pitch for Auburn Pond as economic catalyst. The Auburn Select Board and Economic Development Committee received a full-day technical assistance panel presentation from the Urban Land Institute Monday, with panelists recommending that public investment in Auburn Pond and Goddard

Fitchburg conservation commission eyes stormwater rate hike, first since 2021

FITCHBURG -- June 8, 2026, Fitchburg's Resource Conservation Commission flagged a likely stormwater utility rate increase and a years-long slide in curbside recycling tonnage at its June 8 meeting. City stormwater engineer Ben told the commission the last rate hike was in 2021 and that construction costs, including

Orange Select Board calls June 29 special town meeting to close $200,000 budget gap

ATHOL -- June 8, 2026, Orange calls a special town meeting for June 29 to close a $200,000 Mahara Regional School District assessment gap. The Orange Select Board voted 5-0 Monday in a joint session with the Finance Committee to schedule the meeting for 7 p.m. at the

This Week in Worcester County: Jun 1 - Jun 7

6 stories from Worcester County News this week.

Mendon Boards Weigh Senior Center and Library Futures With No Site Chosen

Mendon Select Board joins library and senior center boards to map long-term facilities future, with no site chosen and a 2031 debt window in view.

Mendon Select Board Confirms Viable Aquifer, Advances Water Expansion to Phase 5

Mendon Select Board unanimously confirms viable aquifer at Providence Road as Phase 4 water study nears completion.

Mendon Planning Board Reorganizes, Continues Disputed Approval to June 15

Mendon Planning Board continues disputed commercial approval, hears Colonial Drive subdivision concept.

Mendon Library Trustees Debate Tea House Lease for Town-Owned Rectory Building

Mendon Library Trustees raised concerns over a fast-moving proposal to lease the town's rectory building to Serenity Tea House, a local business that recently lost its private lease.

Mendon Conservation Commission Kicks Off Formal Wetlands Regulation Drafting with Outside Firm

Mendon Conservation Commission launches first comprehensive wetlands regulation effort in at least a decade.

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