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Lunenburg ZBA Unanimously Approves Special Permit for 12,900-Square-Foot Contractor Garage

LUNENBURG -- May 27, 2026, Lunenburg's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a special permit for a 12,900-square-foot, six-bay contractor garage at 225-229 Leominster-Shirley Road. The board voted 5-0 at its May 27 meeting to grant dimensional relief allowing PSG Realty 225-

Lunenburg Water District Sets June 10 Deadline on Hickory Hills Zone One Violations

LUNENBURG -- May 27, 2026, Lunenburg Water District moves toward binding decision on Hickory Hills zone one violations. The three-member commission, meeting May 27, set June 10 as the date for a formal resolution on unauthorized vehicles and a kayak rack photographed inside the protected zone one buffer at the

Douglas Planning Board votes to take $24,000 bond on stalled Whitten Heights Estates subdivision

DOUGLAS -- May 27, 2026, Douglas Planning Board votes to take stalled subdivision bond and flags solar project's unpaid decommissioning fund. The board voted unanimously at its May 27 reorganization meeting to initiate taking a cash bond of just over $24,000 held for the long-dormant Whitten Heights

Charlton Commission Closes Little Nugget Lake Hearing, Issues Negative Determinations on Two Properties

CHARLTON -- May 27, 2026, Charlton Conservation Commission closes public hearing on Little Nugget Lake aquatic management program. The commission voted unanimously Wednesday to close the hearing on Notice of Intent DEP No. 128-2012, which proposes annual survey-driven management of invasive and nuisance vegetation at the 14-acre freshwater

Rutland Planning Board reappoints Anderson chair, signs two subdivision decisions

Rutland Planning Board reorganized leadership and signed two subdivision land-use decisions at its May 26 meeting.

Select Board approves Rayburn Drive land taking 4-0

Millbury Select Board approves a Rayburn Drive land taking for a sewer pump station, 4-0 with one abstention.

Millbury board votes to enter closed session on police contract

Millbury Select Board honors a wounded SWAT sergeant, then votes to negotiate a new police contract behind closed doors. State Rep.

Grafton Select Board Approves $5.9 Million George Hill Road Contract, Reorganizes

Grafton Select Board unanimously reappoints Jefferson as chair and approves a $5.9 million road reconstruction contract. The board reorganized Monday with newly elected members Colleen Roy appointed vice chair and Victoria Duckworth appointed clerk, both unanimously.

Grafton Conservation Continues Fisherville Pond Herbicide Hearing, Cites Missing DEP Number

Grafton Conservation Commission continued four wetland cases to June 9 and issued one compliance certificate at its May 26 remote meeting.

Shrewsbury Select Board Backs $3.7 Million Grant Bid for Route 20 Traffic Signal

SHREWSBURY -- May 26, 2026, Shrewsbury Select Board authorizes $3.7 million state grant application for a Route 20 traffic signal. The board voted unanimously at its May 26 meeting to allow Town Manager Kevin Mizekar to submit a $3,677,629 Community One Stop for Growth application in partnership with

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