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Auburn Board of Health Declares 7 Coachman Lane Unfit for Human Habitation

AUBURN — June 1, 2026 — Auburn Board of Health declares Coachman Lane home unfit for habitation, suspends three tobacco permits. The board voted 2-1 on Monday to condemn a property at 7 Coachman Lane as unfit for human habitation, with Chairman Eric Otteson and member Carolyn Griffin in favor and

Select Board Sends ZBA Letter Urging Scrutiny of 48-Unit Adams Street 40B Project

WINCHENDON — June 1, 2026 — Winchendon Select Board formally urges the Zoning Board of Appeals to press hard on conditions for a proposed 48-unit affordable housing project on Adams Street. The board voted unanimously Monday to adopt a comment letter to the ZBA regarding the Village Off Main development, a

Southborough Planning Board elects Braccio chair, clears 200 Turnpike Road occupancy

SOUTHBOROUGH — June 1, 2026 — Southborough Planning Board reorganizes under new Chair Lisa Braccio and clears a path for occupancy at 200 Turnpike Road. The board unanimously elected Braccio as chair and Deborah DeMuria as vice chair at its June 1 meeting, filling seats vacated by departing Chair Meme Luttrell. In

Ashburnham Select Board Tells ZBA to Demand Strict Terms on 48-Unit Adams Street Project

ASHBURNHAM — June 1, 2026 — Ashburnham Select Board votes unanimously to send formal comment letter pressing ZBA on 48-unit Adams Street affordable housing project. The board adopted the letter at its June 1 meeting, urging the Zoning Board of Appeals to rigorously negotiate conditions on traffic, public safety, neighborhood character,

Southbridge Fire Hires New Firefighter, Moves $90,000 to Cover Overtime

Southbridge fire department hires new firefighter and shifts $90,000 to overtime as staffing shortages mount.

Mendon Council on Aging Advances Four-Site Senior Center Cost Analysis

Mendon's Council on Aging heard a detailed four-site cost analysis for a new senior and community center, with estimated total project costs ranging from $10.3 million to $15.2 million depending on location.

Mendon Select Board reorganizes, approves $115,000 in grants and route designation

Mendon Select Board installs new chair, approves $115,000 in grants, and learns bridge funding fell through.

Mendon Board of Health weighs nicotine-free generation tobacco sales ban

Mendon Board of Health hears pitch for generational tobacco ban, reorganizes leadership.

Westborough Finance Committee Approves $10,000 Equipment Transfer for Weights and Measures

WESTBOROUGH — May 28, 2026 — Westborough Finance Committee votes 6-0 to approve $10,000 equipment transfer for weights and measures function. The Advisory Finance Committee unanimously approved moving $10,000 from Community Development salary and wages to Community Development expenses to purchase equipment and fund training after annual town meeting

Southbridge DPW Subcommittee Approves Equipment Operator and Two Summer Hires

SOUTHBRIDGE — May 28, 2026 — Southbridge's DPW Subcommittee unanimously approved three staff appointments and flagged a seasonal wage concern at its May 28 meeting. The three-member panel — Councilor Adams, Councilor Shenyer, and citizen member Cody, with Councilor Dow and citizen member Lazo absent — confirmed Town Manager Pete'

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