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Southbridge Subcommittee Approves $250,000 Green Communities Grant Application for Schools, Library

SOUTHBRIDGE -- March 26, 2026, Southbridge planning subcommittee unanimously backs $250,000 Green Communities Grant bid for school and library energy upgrades. The Joint Planning and Development Subcommittee voted Thursday to authorize a state Green Communities Grant application targeting LED lighting at the middle-high school, building envelope work and heat

Southbridge Liquor Board Approves Trinity Catholic One-Day License, Sets Marquis Hearing

SOUTHBRIDGE -- March 26, 2026, Southbridge Liquor Board approves one-day license for Trinity Catholic Academy and schedules a violation hearing. The board unanimously approved a one-day liquor license, designated ODLL 26-1, for Trinity Catholic Academy's April 11, 2026 event at LaSalle, running from 6 p.m.

Lunenburg Finance Committee Hears $49.9 Million Balanced Budget With Stark Service Cuts

LUNENBURG -- March 26, 2026, Lunenburg Finance Committee opens public hearing on $49.9 million balanced budget and two override scenarios. Superintendent Anthony Scalabrini warned Thursday that the balanced budget would push elementary class sizes to 30 or 31 students, eliminate girls lacrosse, golf, and the ski team, cut all athletic

Douglas Master Plan Committee reviews economic development chapter, orders corrections to natural gas data

DOUGLAS -- March 26, 2026, Douglas Master Plan Committee reviews economic development chapter, flagging errors and planning gaps. The committee met Thursday, March 26, with Joe Zabowski of the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission presenting a draft economic development chapter that covers downtown revitalization, tax base growth, and permitting reform. Member

Douglas Master Plan Committee reviews economic development chapter, orders corrections to natural gas data

DOUGLAS -- March 26, 2026, Douglas Master Plan Committee reviews economic development chapter, flagging errors and planning gaps. The committee met Thursday, March 26, with Joe Zabowski of the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission presenting a draft economic development chapter that covers downtown revitalization, tax base growth, and permitting reform. Member

Auburn Board of Health Orders Fines, Seizure Deadline for Dangerous Dog Owner

AUBURN -- March 26, 2026, Auburn Board of Health orders fines and sets seizure deadline for owner of dangerous dog Faith. The board voted 3-0 Thursday to find Justine Lavalley of 29 Cedar Street in non-compliance with a March 2025 dangerous dog order, imposing recurring fines beginning immediately and

Millbury Finance Committee presses BVT on staff cuts, new lottery

Millbury Finance Committee grills BVT on $650,000 in staff cuts and a new admissions lottery. Assistant Superintendent Dr.

Brookfield Board of Health grants conditional permit to White's Landing amid water-supply dispute

Brookfield Board of Health approves conditional food permit for White's Landing as DEP water review drags.

Brookfield Board of Health grants conditional permit to White's Landing after six-week delay

Brookfield Board of Health issues conditional food permit to White's Landing and appoints interim clerk.

Westborough Library Trustees Approve Consultant, New Collection Policy Before Building Return

WESTBOROUGH -- March 25, 2026, Westborough Library trustees approved a governance consultant and a revised collection development policy at their March 25 meeting, voting 6-3 to authorize up to $12,000 from the library's ZIMCA trust fund for a premium consulting engagement with Maura Deedy. The premium package,

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