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Auburn Finance Committee Elects Marshall Chair, Approves $312,750 Health Insurance Transfer

AUBURN — July 15, 2026 — Auburn Finance Committee reorganizes and approves more than $312,000 in year-end transfers at packed July session. Michael Marshall was elected chair in a 6-0-1 vote, succeeding Kevin W. Kennedy, while Trevor Sansoucy was unanimously elected vice chair at the July 15 meeting.

Southbridge Subcommittee Clears FEMA Generator Grant, Advances CMRECC Inquiry

Southbridge's Protection of Persons and Property Subcommittee unanimously backed a federal generator grant and opened the door to joining a regional emergency communications district at its July 14 joint session.

Southbridge Panel Backs Town Accountant Reappointment, Approves Consultant Treasury Contract

Southbridge's General Government Subcommittee unanimously recommended extending town accountant Christine Russell's appointment through June 2029 and approved a short-term consultant contract with Muni to cover treasury-collector services through January 31, 2027.

Milford Planning Board moves to strip data centers from business-park zone

Milford Planning Board votes to pursue data center zoning restrictions and hears high school building study nears state filing.

Lunenburg Sewer Commission Flags Potential Missing Fees on Multifamily Conversions

Lunenburg Sewer Commission identifies potential gap in connection-fee collections from multifamily conversions along Mass Avenue.

Lunenburg boards approve $18,000 in year-end transfers, set town manager goals

Lunenburg Select Board and Finance Committee approve $18,081 in year-end transfers and set town manager FY27 goals.

Lunenburg Council on Aging Welcomes Two Members, Plans Two Summer Concerts

Lunenburg Council on Aging approves back-logged minutes, seats two new members, and advances plans to reach isolated seniors.

Shrewsbury Select Board Approves Dealer Licenses, Hears State Budget Figures for FY27

Shrewsbury Select Board hears state budget briefing, approves dealer licenses and committee appointments.

Douglas Open Space Committee Loses Grant, Eyes Fundraising for $16,000 Project

DOUGLAS — July 14, 2026 — Douglas Open Space Committee loses competitive grant bid, leaving a $16,000 project without funding. Chair Sue Perkins announced at the committee's July 14 meeting that the application — submitted against a pool of at least 121 competitors — was rejected earlier than expected, with no

Hubbardston Finance Committee approves $32,621 in transfers to close FY26 deficit

HUBBARDSTON — July 14, 2026 — Hubbardston Finance Committee approves $32,621 in transfers to close a deficit-marked fiscal year 2026. The committee voted unanimously at its July 14 meeting to transfer $13,000 from its reserve fund to the town's unemployment trust fund to cover an unanticipated claim,

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