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Douglas Heritage Committee Reorganizes, Sets May 26 Memorial Day Parade in Motion

DOUGLAS -- April 30, 2026, Douglas Heritage and Honor Committee reorganizes leadership and advances Memorial Day parade plans. The committee voted unanimously Thursday to seat a new Chair and Vice Chair following the resignation of its previous chair, identified only as Alyssa, then spent the bulk of the April 30 meeting

Ashburnham-Westminster School Committee Rescinds Six Policies in Housekeeping Vote

WINCHENDON -- April 30, 2026, Ashburnham-Westminster School Committee rescinds six district policies and amends three others in a housekeeping sweep. The committee voted unanimously at its April 30 meeting at Oakmont Regional High School to rescind policies covering free and reduced-price meal eligibility, food service meal charges, transportation services,

Ashburnham Westminster School Committee Rescinds Six Policies, Amends Three in Routine Vote

ASHBURNHAM -- April 30, 2026, Ashburnham Westminster School Committee cleared six outdated policies and updated three others at its April 30 meeting. The committee voted unanimously to rescind policies on meal charge collection, free and reduced-price food services, student transportation, and classroom observation confidentiality, then approved housekeeping amendments to policies

Zoning board continues McDonald's variance hearing to May 13

Grafton zoning board continues McDonald's variance hearing to May 13 after questions on flooding and wetlands.

Grafton library board votes to close early for Town Meeting

Grafton library trustees vote to close early for Town Meeting and start work on a new 10-year strategic plan.

Brookfield Board of Health Opens Path for Willow Beans Cafe Variance Hearing

Brookfield Board of Health sets variance process in motion for proposed Willow Beans Cafe.

Mendon Finance Committee endorses $27.8 million budget, culvert borrowing

Mendon Finance Committee backs $27.8 million budget tied to a Proposition 2½ override, then rejects $500,000 for affordable housing.

Cultural Council votes to hire youth corps for 250th event

Mendon Cultural Council locks in plans for an August 2 mock Declaration of Independence signing marking the 250th anniversary.

Mendon Cultural Council backs mock Declaration signing for Aug. 2

Mendon Cultural Council backs a mock Declaration of Independence signing planned for Aug. 2, the 250th anniversary of the document's completion.

Westborough Library Board Meets New Governance Consultant, Receives $12,500 Book Bike Grant

WESTBOROUGH -- April 29, 2026, Westborough Library trustees meet new governance consultant and learn of a $12,500 state earmark for an electric book bike. The Board of Trustees convened April 29 and heard from newly hired governance consultant Maura Dee Dee, a former Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners library advisory

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