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Townsend Finance Committee Unanimously Approves $28.8 Million FY2027 Budget

TOWNSEND -- April 16, 2026, Townsend Finance Committee approves $28.8 million fiscal 2027 budget unanimously. The committee voted at its April 16 meeting to accept the omnibus spending plan presented by interim Town Administrator Karen, with a single adjustment moving $3,500 from the snow and ice account to highway

Tewksbury Board of Health Reorganizes and Decries State Hospital Security Rollback

TEWKSBURY -- April 16, 2026, Tewksbury Board of Health unanimously re-elected its officers and raised sharp concerns over a state security policy change at Tewksbury State Hospital. Chairperson Melissa Braga, re-elected 5-0 alongside Vice Chairperson Susan Amato and Clerk Christine Janeczak, led a lengthy discussion on an Executive

Billerica Housing Authority Approves Voucher Payment, Flags $15,000 Reserve Floor

BILLERICA -- April 16, 2026, Billerica Housing Authority approves $97,270 Section 8 payment, leaving reserves at just $15,000. The board, re-electing Chair James O'Donnell at its April 16 reorganization, voted unanimously to cover a monthly HUD disbursement shortfall of $3,313.24 from reserves, bringing the

Weston traffic panel commits to Cherry Brook Road safety vote in May

WESTON -- April 16, 2026, Weston's Traffic and Sidewalk Committee pledged May votes on Cherry Brook Road safety measures after residents described a dangerous blind curve made worse by sports-event parking. Newly elected chair Rebecca McCurray presided over the April 16 meeting, where residents from Cherry Brook Road

Weston School Buildings Committee Appoints Phil Memot to At-Large Seat

WESTON -- April 16, 2026, Weston's School Buildings Committee voted 4-1 to appoint Phil Memot to its at-large seat and is targeting a $3 million town meeting appropriation for the upcoming MSBA feasibility study. The committee heard from construction member Dan that anything below $3 million risks

Recreation Commission declines to endorse $400,000 playground fund shift

WAYLAND -- April 16, 2026, Wayland Recreation Commission withholds endorsement of $400,000 CPA fund shift tied to preschool move. Commissioners voted unanimously Wednesday to authorize Recreation Director Leslie Rebecchi to deliver their concerns, but not an endorsement, to the Community Preservation Committee, which is weighing whether to amend 2025 Town

Wayland CPC votes to let $400,000 playground money follow Children's Way preschool

WAYLAND -- April 16, 2026, Wayland CPC broadens $400,000 playground appropriation and eyes 17 Gleazen Lane for conservation. The Community Preservation Committee voted 7-0 Wednesday to amend a 2025 Annual Town Meeting article so that $400,000 originally earmarked for the Town Building playground can instead fund construction or

Waltham School Committee Votes to Hire Assistant Superintendent, Demands ESL Budget Clarity

WALTHAM -- April 15, 2026, Waltham School Committee hires new assistant superintendent and faces ESL staffing revolt at April 15 meeting. The committee voted 6-1 to approve a three-year contract for Dr. Lisa Kingsley as Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Services at a starting salary of $188,

Tewksbury School Committee approves $82 million FY27 budget, opts out of School Choice

TEWKSBURY -- April 15, 2026, Tewksbury School Committee unanimously approved an $82,051,493 fiscal year 2027 budget and voted 4-0 to opt out of the state School Choice program at its April 15 meeting. The budget, which will go before voters at the Annual Town Meeting on May 4,

Concord Board of Health Takes No Action on Tenant's Two Mold Inspection Appeals

CONCORD -- April 15, 2026, Concord Board of Health unanimously declined to act on two housing mold appeals while electing a new chair at its April 15 meeting. The board voted 4-0 on each appeal filed by tenant Katherine Kershaw, who alleged that health inspectors failed to document mold conditions

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