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Townsend Conservation Commission reorganizes, ratifies two emergency beaver dam permits

TOWNSEND -- June 17, 2026, Townsend Conservation Commission reorganizes officers and pushes back on conservation restriction removal at a completed age-restricted housing development. At its June 17 meeting, the commission unanimously re-elected James Gates as chair, elevated Mike Fox to vice chair, and appointed Abigail Farley as clerk. The

Townsend Conservation Commission reorganizes, ratifies two emergency beaver dam permits

TOWNSEND -- June 17, 2026, Townsend Conservation Commission reorganizes officers and pushes back on conservation restriction removal at a completed age-restricted housing development. At its June 17 meeting, the commission unanimously re-elected James Gates as chair, elevated Mike Fox to vice chair, and appointed Abigail Farley as clerk. The

North Sherborn Water District Commission Set to Elect New Chair at July 1 Meeting

SHERBORN -- June 17, 2026, North Sherborn Water Sewer District Commission advances regulatory review and prepares leadership change. The North Sherborn Urban Water Sewer District Interim Commission held its June 17 working session, reporting that a Teams meeting earlier that day with the Department of Conservation and Recreation produced no major

Sherborn Advisory Committee Approves $147,000 in Year-End Departmental Budget Transfers

SHERBORN -- June 17, 2026, Sherborn Advisory Committee approves $147,000 in year-end interdepartmental transfers to cover fiscal year 2026 overages across eight departments. The committee voted unanimously Wednesday under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 33B, drawing the funds from the employee benefits appropriation, which held an unexpended balance

Sherborn Board Approves 81 Hunting Lane Bathroom Project With Cesspool Deed Restrictions

SHERBORN -- June 17, 2026, Sherborn Board of Health imposes deed restrictions on 81 Hunting Lane cesspool property and defers Silverwood Farm well ruling. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to allow homeowner Warren Sahlstrom to convert a second-floor bedroom at the 1902 Hunting Lane property into two bathrooms, but only

Newton committee advances $1.885 million in police pay, holds parking ban review

NEWTON -- June 17, 2026, Newton committee unanimously clears $1.885 million in police pay and holds a parking ban study for further work. The Public Safety and Transportation Committee voted 6-0 on both dockets at its June 17 meeting, advancing $1.175 million for fiscal year 2027 wage increases

Melrose Council Approves Firefighter Hires and BCA Data Agreement at June Meeting

MELROSE — June 17, 2026 — Melrose City Council approved a broad slate of personnel and administrative actions at its June 17 meeting. The council unanimously hired two firefighters — Aston Toole and Aiden Matt — contingent on background checks and physicals, and approved a bridge plan compensating Police Chief Maus and Doris Reeland

Melrose Council Approves Firefighter Hires and BCA Data Agreement at June Meeting

MELROSE -- June 17, 2026, Melrose City Council approved a broad slate of personnel and administrative actions at its June 17 meeting. The council unanimously hired two firefighters, Aston Toole and Aiden Matt, contingent on background checks and physicals, and approved a bridge plan compensating Police Chief Maus and Doris Reeland

Dunstable Advisory Board Approves Year-End Transfers, Braces for Tight FY28 Budget

DUNSTABLE -- June 17, 2026, Dunstable Advisory Board approves $51,650 in year-end transfers and warns of a difficult FY28 budget ahead. At its June 17 meeting, the board unanimously approved two fiscal year-end transfers, $50,500.06 in interdepartmental moves to close out FY26 and a $1,150

Dunstable Advisory Board Approves Year-End Transfers, Braces for Tight FY28 Budget

DUNSTABLE -- June 17, 2026, Dunstable Advisory Board approves $51,650 in year-end transfers and warns of a difficult FY28 budget ahead. At its June 17 meeting, the board unanimously approved two fiscal year-end transfers, $50,500.06 in interdepartmental moves to close out FY26 and a $1,150

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