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Berlin Conservation Commission Approves Carter Street Garage, Hears Coolidge Brook Contamination Alert

BERLIN -- February 4, 2026, Berlin Conservation Commission hears alarming Coolidge Brook water quality data tied to SA Farm leachate. The commission unanimously approved a notice of intent for a 26-by-22-foot garage addition at 88 Carter Street, with conditions including silt fence, wattles, and two growing seasons of

Northborough School Committee Unanimously Approves $32 Million FY27 Budget

NORTHBOROUGH -- February 4, 2026, Northborough School Committee approves $32 million FY27 budget and signals preference for calendar avoiding religious holidays. The five-member committee voted unanimously Wednesday to adopt a $32,076,841 operating budget for fiscal year 2027, a 6.96 percent increase over the current year representing $2,

Charlton Planning Board Continues Hansen Road Hearing, Demands Full Engineering Package

CHARLTON -- February 4, 2026, Charlton Planning Board continues disputed road hearing, advances master plan consultant review. The board voted unanimously to continue the C.R. Hansen Construction LLC site plan application for Beach Middle Road to March 18, 2026, after Planning Board Attorney Christopher Alphen told members the applicant must

Mendon Board of Health Appoints Burial Agent, Renews Scholarship

Mendon Board of Health taps a second burial agent and holds the line on trash costs.

Berlin Board of Health Clears Tight Tank Plan for Auto Parts Property

Berlin Board of Health greenlights tight tank sewage plan for auto parts office, pushes hazardous waste day to 2027.

Clinton Planning Board approves Greeley Street site plan, continues Chestnut Street conversion hearing

Clinton Planning Board approves Greeley Street site plan, delays Chestnut Street residential conversion.

Library Building Committee Approves $100,000 Pipe Installation Directive Unanimously

WESTBOROUGH -- February 3, 2026, Westborough Library Building Committee unanimously approved a $100,000 construction change directive for pipe installation at the ongoing library renovation. The nine-member committee voted 9-0 Tuesday to issue the capped, time-and-materials directive rather than accept a $215,000 lump-sum proposal from

Douglas Select Board Approves Cannabis Policy, Flags Three Businesses on License Renewals

DOUGLAS -- February 3, 2026, Douglas Select Board approves cannabis policy and accepts $7,000 food-pantry gift at abbreviated February session. Acting Chairman Ross Fitzpatrick presided over a three-member quorum after Chairman Stevens and one other member were absent, with the board unanimously adopting a draft cannabis policy prohibiting

Douglas Select Board Approves Cannabis Policy, Flags Three Businesses on License Renewals

DOUGLAS -- February 3, 2026, Douglas Select Board approves cannabis policy and accepts $7,000 food-pantry gift at abbreviated February session. Acting Chairman Ross Fitzpatrick presided over a three-member quorum after Chairman Stevens and one other member were absent, with the board unanimously adopting a draft cannabis policy prohibiting

Select Board approves dispatcher hire, trail design bid

Sturbridge Select Board hires new dispatcher, opens town meeting warrant with battery storage moratorium pending.