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Berlin Launches Food Waste Composting at Transfer Station, Signs Deal With Black Earth

BERLIN — July 7, 2026 — Berlin Board of Health launches curbside-style food waste composting at the transfer station and leaves a hauler contract unsigned over prevailing wage questions. The board announced a new agreement with Black Earth Composting for weekly pickup of food waste totes now installed at the Berlin

Southborough Select Board Approves Transfer Station Fee Increases and Liquor License Transfer

SOUTHBOROUGH — July 7, 2026 — Southborough Select Board approves new transfer station fees and liquor license transfer, begins override planning. The board voted 5-0 Monday to raise fiscal year 2027 transfer station sticker fees, setting the standard first-permit at $320, up from $295, and the senior first-permit at

Southborough Select Board Approves Transfer Station Fee Increases and Liquor License Transfer

SOUTHBOROUGH — July 7, 2026 — Southborough Select Board approves new transfer station fees and liquor license transfer, begins override planning. The board voted 5-0 Monday to raise fiscal year 2027 transfer station sticker fees, setting the standard first-permit at $320, up from $295, and the senior first-permit at

Southbridge Town Council elects Adams chair, approves 40-plus transfers at reorganizational meeting

Southbridge Town Council seated three new members and elected officers 9-0 at its July 6 reorganizational and regular meeting. Councilor Dave Adams was unanimously elected chair and Councilor Kelly vice chair at the combined session in the Robert McKinnon Council Chambers.

Oakham Select Board Authorizes Wetlands Funds for Conservation Hearing, Hires Highway Worker

Oakham Select Board authorizes narrow wetlands fund expenditure as contested storage facility hearing looms.

Lunenburg Finance Committee Unanimously Reappoints Two, Fills One Partial Seat

Lunenburg Finance Committee fills three seats ahead of a sustained period of fiscal restraint.

Shrewsbury Government Study Committee Extends Survey, Plans Elected-Official Interview Groups

Shrewsbury's Form of Government Study Committee voted unanimously to extend its public outreach survey through August 3 after drawing just 44 responses in its first two weeks.

Gardner City Council approves $215,127 transfer to fund non-union salary overhaul

GARDNER — July 6, 2026 — Gardner City Council approves $215,127 salary transfer and welcomes new city clerk. The council voted 9-0 Monday on a roll-call vote to transfer $215,127.08 from the mayor's unclassified salary reserve to fund a new non-union compensation structure adopted

Mendon Capital Panel Eyes $800,000 in Spending as Free Cash Hits $1.5 Million

Mendon Capital Planning Committee projects $1.5 million in free cash and begins prioritizing fall special town meeting articles.

Mendon Select Board Reappoints Counsel, Fills Finance Seat, Advances ADA Plan

Mendon Select Board unanimously approves slate of appointments, ADA plan, and early voting schedule at July 3 meeting.

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