Government · Other Committee
Committee Hears Mold, OSHA Warnings on Fire Station
Northborough's Fire Station Building Committee flagged mold and OSHA risks tied to construction delays.
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Government · Council on Aging
Carriage House Costs Mount at Senior Center
Clinton's Council on Aging flagged carriage house cost overruns and a nearly depleted ARPA fund. The center's director told the board the carriage house renovation's $30,000 contingency is fully spent, with overages now drawn from the formula grant "which we're supposed to use for the seniors."
Government · Council on Aging
COA Approves $2,500 for Office Computer Upgrade
The Berlin Council on Aging approved up to $2,500 for new office computer equipment and canceled its November meeting, combining it with a December session.
Government · Planning Board
Planning Board OKs 24-unit affordable project
Planning Board approved 24-unit affordable housing at Grafton Street with parking relief and sidewalk reconstruction requirements.
Government · Other Committee
Panel delays Acton Street two-way traffic fix
The Worcester Traffic and Parking Committee held action on reversing Acton Street to two-way traffic after engineering hurdles emerged.
Government · Select Board
Select Board signs Dec. 7 town meeting warrant
The Shrewsbury Select Board voted unanimously to sign the warrant for a December 7 special town meeting covering drone and data center zoning, civil service hiring changes and the future of 15 Maple Avenue.
Government · Other Committee
SELCO ends solar rate exemption, adds EV credits
The SELCO Commission voted to end a decade-old solar rate exemption and add electric vehicles to net metering eligibility.
Government · Library
Library Board Amends Fundraiser Policy After Debate
The Shrewsbury Library Board of Trustees approved a revised fundraiser and collection-drive policy and reviewed a cybersecurity incident that shut down computer access for days.
Government · Council on Aging
COA explains van service rules for seniors
Shrewsbury Council on Aging explained how seniors can use the town's free van service. Transportation Coordinator Cynthia Willis detailed how residents 60 and over and disabled residents can book rides through Paratransit Brokers Service Transit Management, a WRTA division, at 508-752-9283.
Government · Town Meeting
Town Meeting rejects $75,000 school audit, backs camera ban
Auburn Town Meeting rejected a $75,000 forensic audit of school accounts and approved a non-binding surveillance camera article.
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