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Templeton Select Board reelects Bennett as chair, eliminates police overnight shift July 1

TEMPLETON -- June 1, 2026, Templeton Select Board reorganizes, warns of no overnight police coverage starting July 1. The board re-elected Jeff Bennett as chair and Tim Toth as vice chair Monday on 3-1 votes, with Megan Graves opposed in both cases and new member April Culver elected clerk

Southbridge Council Approves Fifth Firefighter Hire, Six-Million-Dollar Grant Push

SOUTHBRIDGE -- June 1, 2026, Southbridge Town Council unanimously approved a firefighter hire, two DPW summer laborers, and more than $6.2 million in state grant applications at its June 1 meeting, while debate over the June 9 regional dispatch ballot question dominated both the chairman's remarks and councilors&

Shrewsbury CPC Seeks Coalition Ruling on ADA Sidewalk Funding at Arrowwood Playground

SHREWSBURY -- June 1, 2026, Shrewsbury's Community Preservation Committee deferred action on a $14,900 sidewalk repair at the Arrowwood playground pending a ruling from the Community Preservation Coalition on whether CPA funds may be used for the work. Ryan Pottebrin, the town's new Parks and Cemetery

Oakham Select Board to Check References on Three Highway Department Applicants

OAKHAM -- June 1, 2026, Oakham Select Board reviews three highway applicants and a school HVAC proposal in brief session. The board, meeting Monday for roughly 15 minutes of open business, informally agreed that staff would check references for three candidates for a highway department vacancy before scheduling interviews, with one

Oakham Select Board to Check References on Three Highway Department Applicants

OAKHAM -- June 1, 2026, Oakham Select Board reviews three highway applicants and a school HVAC proposal in brief session. The board, meeting Monday for roughly 15 minutes of open business, informally agreed that staff would check references for three candidates for a highway department vacancy before scheduling interviews, with one

Milford Select Board Approves Waste Contract Talks, Youth Center Floor in Busy Session

MILFORD -- June 1, 2026, Milford Select Board authorized waste contract negotiations, approved a slate of licenses, and awarded a $20,000 Youth Center flooring contract at its June 1 meeting. Director of Public Health Amanda M. Wilson was approved to join roughly 30 municipalities in a shared legal effort, led

Hubbardston Town Meeting Approves $4.9 Million Municipal Budget With 15 Votes Against

HUBBARDSTON -- June 1, 2026, Hubbardston Annual Town Meeting approves $12.3 million in school and municipal budgets amid transparency complaints. Some 120 registered voters gathered June 1 at Hubbardston Center School and passed a fiscal year 2027 municipal operating budget of $4,924,083, with $4,877,612 raised through

Hubbardston Town Meeting Approves $4.9 Million Municipal Budget With 15 Votes Against

HUBBARDSTON -- June 1, 2026, Hubbardston Annual Town Meeting approves $12.3 million in school and municipal budgets amid transparency complaints. Some 120 registered voters gathered June 1 at Hubbardston Center School and passed a fiscal year 2027 municipal operating budget of $4,924,083, with $4,877,612 raised through

Hubbardston Defers Six Warrant Articles, Holds $200,000 Capital Budget for Fall

HUBBARDSTON -- June 1, 2026, Hubbardston boards defer six warrant articles and $200,000 capital budget to fall Town Meeting. The Select Board and Finance Committee met jointly on June 1 before the Annual Town Meeting and agreed to indefinitely postpone Articles 3, 4, 5, 15, and 17, with Finance Committee

Holden Board Approves Turkey Trot Permit, Hears Budget Savings Forecast

HOLDEN -- June 1, 2026, Holden Board of Selectmen approves turkey trot permit and hears signs of budget relief ahead of town meeting. The board voted unanimously Monday to reappoint Brian Perry to the Zoning Board of Appeals and to approve a parade permit for the Be Like Brit Foundation'

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