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Berlin Conservation Commission Elects New Chair as Longtime Leader Departs for Select Board Run

BERLIN -- May 6, 2026, Berlin Conservation Commission names new chair as longtime leader steps aside. The commission voted unanimously at its May 6 meeting to appoint member AJ as its new chair, filling the seat vacated by the outgoing chair, who announced she is running for Berlin Select Board in

Berlin Conservation Commission Elects New Chair as Longtime Leader Departs for Select Board Run

BERLIN -- May 6, 2026, Berlin Conservation Commission names new chair as longtime leader steps aside. The commission voted unanimously at its May 6 meeting to appoint member AJ as its new chair, filling the seat vacated by the outgoing chair, who announced she is running for Berlin Select Board in

Millbury Town Meeting passes $61.2 million budget, rejects parking rule

Millbury Town Meeting approves $61.2 million budget, narrowly rejects new parking rule.

Grafton Select Board Approves $12.5 Million Regional Dispatch Bond, New Planning Director

Grafton Select Board approves $12.5 million regional dispatch bond and appoints new planning director at farewell meeting for two members.

Conservation Commission approves Tufts stormwater permit for 152-space parking expansion

Grafton Conservation Commission approves Tufts University stormwater permit for 152-space parking lot expansion.

Westborough Planning Board Adopts Quarterly Public Sessions After Open-Forum Dispute

WESTBOROUGH -- May 5, 2026, Westborough Planning Board adopts quarterly public informational sessions after residents demand open comment. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to continue a public hearing for 50 Flanders Road to May 19 and to authorize Chair Hazel Nurse to sign a letter of support for an Executive Office

Milford Planning Board Elects Marias Chair, Approves Solar Parking Stormwater Permit

MILFORD -- May 5, 2026, Milford Planning Board reorganizes, approves DOC solar parking stormwater permit, and continues West Street easement dispute to June. Joseph Marias was elected chair and Chris White vice chair at the May 5 meeting, with all reorganization votes passing 4-0 in the absence of member Wilson.

Lunenburg Select Board Approves Appointments, APR Lease, and Student Art Event

LUNENBURG -- May 5, 2026, Lunenburg Select Board learns town-owned 925 Mass Ave property carries a negative $78,000 appraised value. Town Manager reported Monday that an independent appraisal found environmental remediation costs exceed the site's clean market value, quoting the report: "I do not believe the

Hubbardston Conservation Commission closes four wetlands hearings in single meeting

HUBBARDSTON -- May 5, 2026, Hubbardston Conservation Commission closes four public hearings and directs a fifth property owner to file wetland paperwork at its May 5 meeting. The commission voted unanimously to issue orders of conditions for a canine-training pond expansion at 231 Gardner Rd and for a Massachusetts Department

Douglas Select Board Approves Fire Chief Job Description, Seeds ADA Committee

DOUGLAS -- May 5, 2026, Douglas Select Board unanimously approves updated fire chief job description and seeds new ADA committee. The board voted 4-0 Tuesday on all four formal actions of the evening, including approval of a revised fire chief job description vetted by the town's labor counsel,

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