Board of Selectmen set a regular meeting for Tuesday evening at the Municipal Center. Also in today's brief (8 items): Conservation Commission meets Monday evening; BVT School Council meets Tuesday in Upton; Selectmen hold regular meeting Tuesday; ADA Commission meets Wednesday afternoon.
Douglas selectmen interviewed two finalists for town administrator, scheduling an executive session to decide. From our own coverage: Finance panel reviews capital warrant before special town meeting; Planning Board endorses two lot-line adjustments.
Douglas Planning Board ratified an updated master plan and new stormwater regulations, then dissolved both committees that drafted them.
WCVB spotlights Douglas State Forest's cedar swamps and historic family sawmill in Classic Chronicle revisit. Also in today's brief (2 items): TV feature revisits State Forest history; Planning Board returns Wednesday evening.
Douglas Board of Selectmen unanimously selected David Kersey over finalist Jeff Bridges as its town administrator pick. The board voted 5-0 by roll call, with Selectman Harold Davis, who joined remotely, saying he favored Bridges but would "welcome" working with Kersey.
Douglas library trustees voted to ban sleeping in the library after a disruptive napping incident.
Douglas Finance Committee recommended eight of 12 Town Meeting warrant articles, including a new prudent investor rule for trust funds.
ADA Commission flags accessibility problems at Soldiers Field and Martin Street Playground. From our own coverage: ADA Commission flags accessibility problems at Soldiers Field.
The Douglas Recreation Commission voted to hold next year's Picnic at the Park on July 31, 2027, at Soldier's Field, rain or shine.
Douglas Board of Health elected a new chair and advanced a membership application. Members voted unanimously to elect David Balbi as chair for the coming term and Robert Brazeau as vice chair, with the transition set to begin next month.
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