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Millbury Seeks Volunteer to Fill Conservation Commission Vacancy

Millbury town hall seeks volunteers as summer programming ramps up across the community. The town is recruiting a resident to fill a vacancy on the Conservation Commission, which oversees protection of local wetlands, lakes, ponds, and streams, per the town's News Flash. Meanwhile, Mill…

Schools Open Creative Choices Registration for 2026-2027 Year

Leominster Public Schools opened registration for its 2026-2027 Creative Choices Before and After School Program on the evening of July 8, with officials warning space is limited. The city's homepage continues to spotlight the FY 2027 Mayor's Budget for public review alongside news that…

Grafton Wins Grant For Beach Wheelchair At Silver Lake

Grafton lands a statewide accessibility grant as summer safety warnings go out townwide. The town was named one of six New England communities awarded a 2026 SMILE Mass Floating Beach Wheelchair Grant, funding a floating beach wheelchair for Silver Lake Beach, according to the town's Ne…

Library Launches Cosplay Duck Contest and Summer Programs

Athol Public Library launches a summer slate of hands-on programs even as a road closure snarls east-side travel. The library's "Cosplay Ducks!" contest opened July 7 and accepts entries through noon July 31, alongside Wednesday's "America is Wild!" program at 5:30 p.m. and an escape ro…

West Brookfield Approves Appointments, Hears Warning of Back-to-Back Water Rate Increases

West Brookfield Select Board approves municipal appointments and hears warning of consecutive water rate increases to fund a $6.76 million treatment plant.

Oakham Conservation Commission Continues Both Open Hearings to Late July

Oakham Conservation Commission continues both active hearings to new July dates after technical problems and a missing state permit number stall progress.

Lunenburg Select Board Promotes Officer McNamara to Detective, Approves Bridge Easement

Lunenburg Select Board promotes first dedicated detective and weighs $471,000 in new state aid.

Clinton Planning Board Approves Business Moves, Demands Fixes Before Laney's Lofts Expansion

Clinton Planning Board approves two changes of use and pushes back sharply on a Laney's Lofts expansion bid.

Charlton Select Board Awards $509,100 Road Paving Contract, Approves Multiple Licenses

Charlton Select Board awards $509,100 road paving contract and hears candid Bay Path budget update. The board voted unanimously Monday to award the fiscal year 2027 pavement-surfacing contract to Massachusetts Broken Stone following a June 24 bid opening, covering work through June 30, 2027.

Douglas Select Board approves pole petition, tree care plan, and scarecrow contest

DOUGLAS -- July 7, 2026, Douglas Select Board clears pole petition, scarecrow contest, and tree care in five unanimous votes. The board approved a National Grid request to relocate pole 104 on Southeast Main Street approximately 37 feet to the northwest to support road improvements on Perry Street, after three residents

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