Burlington Charter Panel Cuts Recall Signature Threshold, Rejects Term Limits
Burlington's charter review panel cut the recall petition threshold and rejected term limits at its July 28 meeting.
Topic
Government
A collection of 1907 issues
WinCam Announces Relocation to Parkhurst Amid Steep Cable Revenue Decline
WinCam is relocating its Winchester operations to Parkhurst this September after a 40 percent drop in cable subscriptions between 2014 and 2024 gutted the station's primary revenue stream.
Arlington ZBA closes hearing on Dow Avenue porch cover, approves two decisions
Arlington Zoning Board closes hearing on Dow Avenue porch cover and approves two special-permit decisions.
Groton Select Board Raises Stormwater Fee 15 Percent, Defers Representative Town Meeting Decision
Groton Select Board raises stormwater fee to $69 and sidesteps a push to study representative town meeting.
Concord Select Board Endorses Plan to Restructure Municipal Light Plant Governance
Concord Select Board receives proposal to restructure Municipal Light Plant governance and clears four unanimous votes.
Boxborough Select Board Accepts Fire Station Deed, Authorizes Liberty Square Road Grant
Boxborough Select Board accepts fire station deed and launches Liberty Square Road grant bid.
Billerica Select Board Waives $22,063 in Sewer Fees for Wicked Wings Restaurant
Billerica Select Board votes 4-1 to waive $22,063 in sewer fees for Wicked Wings restaurant over staff objection. The special meeting vote on July 27 corrected a July 20 action in which only roughly $10,000 of a nearly $32,000 fee total had been waived due to imprecise motion language.
Wayland Wastewater Commission Approves 9 Percent Rate Hike for FY27
Wayland's Wastewater Management District Commission approved a roughly 9 percent rate increase for fiscal year 2027 at its July 27 meeting.
Wayland Finance Committee Votes to Recommend Audit Committee Member's Reappointment
Wayland Finance Committee endorses Audit Committee reappointment and hears projection of roughly $1 million override need for fiscal 2028.
Arlington Select Board Approves Town Manager's 2026–2029 Contract, Clears Veterans Park Tree Removal
Arlington Select Board presses MWRA on Alewife Brook sewage while approving town manager's new contract.