DUDLEY -- April 22, 2026, Dudley Planning Board clears final land-use hurdle for $500,000 playground grant, flags 15-foot safety drop on Noble Street. The board unanimously approved an approval-not-required plan
Dudley officials voted to put a $1,989,950 Proposition 2½ override before voters May 18 after draining stabilization funds and free cash. Town Administrator John said the request would raise the tax rate from $10.06 to $11.15 per $1,000, pushing the average tax bill from $4,526 to $5,017.
Dudley's Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners voted unanimously to freeze water rates and raise sewer rates 2 percent for fiscal 2027, adding a new tier for high-volume users.
DUDLEY -- April 1, 2026, Dudley Conservation Commission ratified two enforcement orders and cleared four land-use applications unanimously at its April 1 meeting. The commission voted to issue standard orders of conditions for 188
Dudley's new Master Plan Steering Committee elects officers, kicks off first plan update since 2000. Richard Clark was elected chair and Scott Sakowsky vice chair by roll call, with Town Planner Bruce Webb serving as secretary.
DUDLEY -- March 16, 2026, Dudley Select Board votes to exit Hampshire County insurance trust for a smaller regional purchasing group. The board voted unanimously Monday to leave the Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust and