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Southbridge subcommittee approves $9,900 indirect cost study, opts out of mail voting

Southbridge's General Government Subcommittee approved four budget transfers and a $9,900 consulting contract at its February 18 joint meeting with the Town Council.

Council on Aging Approves Treasurer's Report, Plans Spring Events for Seniors

HUBBARDSTON -- February 18, 2026, Hubbardston's Council on Aging approved routine financials and laid groundwork for two community events at its February 18 meeting. Treasurer Ken Horvath reported combined balances of just over $30,900 across five accounts, including $9,339.67 in formula grant funds and $7,604.

Berlin Commission Closes Wheeler Pond Dam Hearing, Eyes March Order of Conditions

BERLIN -- February 18, 2026, Berlin Conservation Commission closes Wheeler Pond Dam removal hearing and clears barn RDA in single session. The commission voted unanimously February 18 to close the public hearing on the Wheeler Pond Dam removal, DEP file 107-0280, after receiving word that a 401 Water Quality Certification

Oakham Finance Committee Reserves $47,000 for Student Vocational Tuition, Eyes Override Vote

OAKHAM -- February 18, 2026, Oakham Finance Committee reserves $47,000 for vocational tuition and approves training budget. The three-member committee, Chair Corey Packard and members Claire Hendroth and Vinny Pucci, voted 3-0 Wednesday to add a $300 training line item to the Finance Committee's own budget,

Douglas committee backs new member, pushes for looser Gleason Court building restrictions

DOUGLAS -- February 18, 2026, Douglas building panel backs new member and loosens stance on Gleason Court school sale. The Building and Facilities Construction Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend Margaret Bacon, a site-development consultant and former Massachusetts Department of Corrections deputy facilities director, for appointment to the committee, and

Charlton Planning Board Denies Site Plan Waiver for Route 20 Storage Yard

CHARLTON -- February 18, 2026, Charlton Planning Board unanimously denied a site plan waiver for a proposed Route 20 storage container and truck-staging operation, requiring a full site plan submission instead. Building Commissioner Curt Meskus advised applicant Ken Kaszowski, whose asphalt maintenance company is currently run out of his home,

West Brookfield Select Board Places Prop 2.5 Override on May Ballot

West Brookfield Select Board votes to put a Proposition 2.5 override on the May 2026 ballot amid a $720,000 budget gap.

Milford Planning Board Advances Two Zoning Warrant Articles, Continues Contractor Yard Review

Milford Planning Board approves Silver Hill Road accessory dwelling unit and advances two zoning warrant articles.

Auburn Select Board Approves Land Disturbance Article, Reviews $90.7M FY27 Budget

Auburn Select Board votes to send anti-clear-cutting land disturbance bylaw to Town Meeting and opens review of a $90.7 million FY27 budget.

Conservation Commission Approves Burches Road Septic, Passes on Chapter 61A Parcel

HUBBARDSTON -- February 17, 2026, Hubbardston Conservation Commission approved a septic replacement and declined a Chapter 61A land purchase at its February 17 remote meeting. The commission voted unanimously to pass on a right of first refusal for a roughly 3.5-acre parcel owned by Alan Apprentice, currently enrolled in

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