Morning Brief
Building committee meets on municipal complex
Municipal Complex Building Committee meets Wednesday to continue work on town's new facility project.
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Hubbardston
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Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 12 through October 18
One Hubbardston obituary was published this week: LaCroix, Judith A., 69, who died October 10, 2026, after a brief illness; she grew up in Hudson, MA, and graduated from Hudson High School in 1975. Her notice was posted by Mack Family Funeral Homes - Gardner Chapel, via Legacy.com.
Morning Brief
Cultural Council grapples with grant dispute
Hubbardston Cultural Council grapples with Historical Society grant dispute ahead of 2027 cycle. From our own coverage: Cultural Council faces reimbursement dispute, 2027 grant questions.
Government · Council on Aging
Lions Club to take over Horribles Parade
The Hubbardston Council on Aging agreed to let the Lions Club host this year's Horribles Parade at the Senior Center, ending Chair Florence Pervier's roughly 50-year run organizing the event.
Morning Brief
Library 5K raises $3,500 for programs
Hubbardston library's 29th annual 5K run drew 92 runners and raised $3,500. Also in today's brief (12 items): Library's 5K race raises $3,500 for programs; Library trustees seek new board member; Early voting opens, registration deadline hits Saturday; Board of Health, Walgreens hold vaccine clinic.
Government · Finance Committee
Finance panel backs plan to close budget gap
The Hubbardston Finance Committee voted unanimously to recommend closing a $274,500 fiscal year 2027 budget deficit using free cash and stabilization funds instead of an override.
Morning Brief
Town clerk to close early for town meeting
Hubbardston town clerk's office will close early on the day of the Special Town Meeting. Also in today's brief (12 items): Town clerk's office to close early for town meeting; Library circulation tops 3,800 items this quarter; Council on Aging board meets Thursday afternoon; Early votin…
Government · Select Board
Select Board votes to negotiate with Boiteau
The Hubbardston Select Board voted unanimously to begin contract negotiations with Matthew Boiteau for town administrator, passing over fellow finalist James Ryan. Board members cited Boiteau's military service and his negotiating experience at the post office as factors in the decision.
Government · Board of Health
Health Board Approves Septic Repair, Two Food Permits
Hubbardston's Board of Health approved a septic repair plan and two Halloween-weekend food permits while a resident pressed the board over an unanswered vaccine-clinic records request.
Morning Brief
Candidates night set ahead of state election
Hubbardston hosts a candidates night Wednesday ahead of the Nov 3 state election. From our own coverage: Hubbardston records 11 property transfers in filings. Also in today's brief (11 items): Select board meets Tuesday at town hall; Board of Health meets Tuesday night; Cable Advisory C…
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