Douglas Stormwater Committee Resolves Final Disputes, Prepares to Dissolve

Douglas Stormwater Bylaw Committee closes in on final regulations after years of work.

Douglas Cemetery Commission Votes to Spend $6,300 on Stone Wall and Invasive Plant Work

Douglas Cemetery Commission approves $6,300 in landscaping contracts for stone wall and invasive plant work.

Auburn Planning Board approves Paranormal Circus permit for Auburn Mall run

Auburn Planning Board clears Paranormal Circus to operate at the Auburn Mall for four days starting July 24.

Shrewsbury halts Green Street construction, orders full site stabilization by August

Shrewsbury Conservation Commission orders Pulte Homes to halt construction and stabilize all open slopes at its 33–69 Green Street multi-unit residential development before resuming any work.

Holden Select Board Approves Licenses, Hears Bridge Failure Warning

Holden Select Board warns of Salisbury Street bridge failure risk ahead of 2027 state repair.

Rutland Begins Street Repaving Work This Week

Road crews began repaving several streets in Rutland this week as three town boards prepare to meet before the weekend. The town's website announced that paving work is underway, though specifics on which streets and a completion timeline were not detailed in the initial notice. Meanwhi…

Millbury Schools Cut Nature's Classroom Cost by $50 for Sixth Graders

Millbury Public Schools cut this fall's Nature's Classroom trip cost by $50 per student for sixth graders after a successful June fundraiser, the district announced this week. Meanwhile, Town Hall introduced a new GetSetUp digital-literacy partnership aimed at helping seniors learn live…

Library's Busy Summer Slate Anchors Quiet Week in Leominster

Leominster's public library packs its summer calendar with dated programs for adults, teens and children this week, headlined by a "Hikes Through History" talk Wednesday evening and a chalk-pastel painting workshop with visiting artist Gregory Maichack. With no new town hall or school d…

Grafton Seeks Volunteers for New Common Traffic Study Committee

Grafton is recruiting volunteers for a new committee to reshape traffic around Grafton Common as summer town business continues. The town announced this week that residents can apply to join the new Grafton Common Traffic Study Committee, which will draft a strategic plan for traffic ch…

Fitchburg Opens Public Comment On Regional Housing Plan

Fitchburg is inviting residents to comment on a joint housing plan with Leominster while also flagging downtown infrastructure work. The city's website this week highlighted the Fitchburg-Leominster Housing Production Plan, pointing residents to draft design concepts, a recording of the…