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Douglas Deed Data Shows Just One Priced Sale Among 11 September Transfers

Douglas recorded 11 property transfers between Sept. 4 and Oct. 3, but only one, a $150,000 sale with JPMorgan Chase Bank NA as buyer, had a price on file by the registry's deadline. That single figure also stands as the period's price range and median; prices for the other 10 transfers…

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Interview panel meets on new town administrator

Town Administrator Interview Committee convenes Wednesday as Douglas continues its search for a new administrator. Also in today's brief (11 items): Conservation Commission meets Monday evening; Board of Selectmen convenes Tuesday; BVT School Council meets in Upton; Council on Aging mee…

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Oktoberfest hits capacity, turns away CERT team

Douglas Oktoberfest hits capacity with 147 vendor requests, turning away even the town's own CERT team. From our own coverage: Board of Health tables officer vote; Oktoberfest panel finalizes vendor, parking plans. Also in today's brief (12 items): Conservation Commission meets Monday; …

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School Committee convenes Oct. 1

School Committee convenes Oct. 1 as half a dozen town boards set October meetings. Also in today's brief (12 items): ADA Commission cancels Oct. 1 meeting; Heritage and Honor Committee meets Oct. 1; School Committee meets Oct. 1; Conservation Commission meets Oct. 5.

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Government · Other Committee

Oktoberfest panel locks in vendor, parking logistics

Douglas Oktoberfest Committee locks in logistics for a record vendor turnout. Members said vendor interest reached roughly 147 requests, calling the event full and turning away additional applicants, including the town's CERT team, which sought trailer space.

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Finance panel picks chair, eyes fall warrant

Douglas Finance Committee elected a new chairman and opened review of a fall warrant with a police staffing shortfall. From our own coverage: Finance Committee elects new chairman, previews warrant; Water Commission scrambles to finalize FY budget. Also in today's brief (12 items): Boar…

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