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Douglas Master Plan Committee Extends Schedule Through September, Adds Three Summer Meetings

DOUGLAS — May 20, 2026 — Douglas Master Plan Committee adds three summer meetings, drops cost column from implementation matrix. The committee voted unanimously to table its April 23 minutes and by consensus scheduled additional meetings on July 15, August 19, and September 16, 2026, after confirming a grant extension through mid-

Douglas Select Board Approves Two-Year, $2 Million Highway Paving Plan

DOUGLAS — May 19, 2026 — Douglas Select Board reorganizes, approves two-year road plan, and advances new commissions. The board re-elected Les Stevens as chair and Tim Bowman as vice chair by 4-0-1 votes at its May 19 meeting, then voted unanimously to approve construction of Northwest Main

Douglas Conservation Commission Orders After-the-Fact Wetland Permits at Two Properties

DOUGLAS — May 18, 2026 — Douglas Conservation Commission directs two homeowners to file after-the-fact wetland permits and leaves a farm exemption dispute unresolved. At its May 18 meeting, the commission told the owners of 56 West Street to submit a notice of intent covering work that aerial photography suggests

Douglas Open Space Committee Holds Landowner Forum on Permanent Conservation Tools

DOUGLAS — May 14, 2026 — Douglas Open Space Committee hosts public forum on permanent land conservation options for local landowners. Vice Chair Lisa Moszynski, who also serves as president of the Metacomet Land Trust covering 15 communities along Massachusetts's southern border, opened the May 14 program on Douglas'

Douglas Heritage Committee Sets Memorial Day Parade Route, Lineup for May 23

DOUGLAS — May 14, 2026 — Douglas revives its Memorial Day parade after a years-long gap, set for May 23 with scouts, horses, cattle, and a veteran advocate at the front of the march. The Douglas Heritage and Honor Committee met May 14 to finalize an 11 a.m. start from

Douglas Heritage Committee Sets Memorial Day Parade Route, Lineup for May 23

DOUGLAS — May 14, 2026 — Douglas revives its Memorial Day parade after a years-long gap, set for May 23 with scouts, horses, cattle, and a veteran advocate at the front of the march. The Douglas Heritage and Honor Committee met May 14 to finalize an 11 a.m. start from

Douglas Planning Board Moves Toward Fire Cistern Rules for New Subdivisions

DOUGLAS — May 13, 2026 — Douglas Planning Board moves toward fire cistern regulations for subdivisions lacking hydrant access. Deputy Chief Kelly of the Douglas Fire Department told the board Wednesday that roughly 72 percent of Douglas has no municipal hydrant coverage, prompting a push to add cistern requirements to the town&

Douglas Planning Board Moves Toward Fire Cistern Rules for New Subdivisions

DOUGLAS — May 13, 2026 — Douglas Planning Board moves toward fire cistern regulations for subdivisions lacking hydrant access. Deputy Chief Kelly of the Douglas Fire Department told the board Wednesday that roughly 72 percent of Douglas has no municipal hydrant coverage, prompting a push to add cistern requirements to the town&

Douglas Open Space Committee designates bill-payment member, advances donation account setup

DOUGLAS — May 13, 2026 — Douglas Open Space Committee names a bill-payment designee and eyes June 30 grant deadline. The three-member panel — Chair Sue Perkins, Kathy Chabot-Richards, and Becky Callagher — voted at its May 13 meeting to designate Chabot-Richards to approve payments on the committee's

Douglas Open Space Committee designates bill-payment member, advances donation account setup

DOUGLAS — May 13, 2026 — Douglas Open Space Committee names a bill-payment designee and eyes June 30 grant deadline. The three-member panel — Chair Sue Perkins, Kathy Chabot-Richards, and Becky Callagher — voted at its May 13 meeting to designate Chabot-Richards to approve payments on the committee's

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