Concord Finance Committee Reviews Golf Debt, Arena Subsidy, and Utility Rate Hikes
Concord Finance Committee scrutinizes golf debt, arena subsidy, and rising utility rates in marathon fiscal 2027 budget session.
Topic
Government
A collection of 2032 issues
Ashland Selectmen Table Nine Pest-Control Vendor Permits, Seek More Information
Ashland selectmen table nine vendor permits for a California pest-control company and approve a $3,678 supplemental tax levy at their June 1 meeting.
Pepperell Planning Board Advances Subdivision Rules Toward First Public Hearing
PEPPERELL -- June 1, 2026, Pepperell Planning Board advances subdivision regulations overhaul and opens battery storage debate. At its June 1 meeting, the board unanimously re-elected Al Padnot as chair and David Ganam as clerk before receiving a detailed briefing from Town Planner Jason on a peer-reviewed revision to
Holden Board Approves Turkey Trot Permit, Moves July Meeting to Accommodate Holiday Weekend
HUDSON -- June 1, 2026, Holden Board of Selectmen approves Be Like Brit turkey trot permit and hears that the town's Proposition 2½ override may levy significantly less than its $5.5 million ceiling. The board voted unanimously Monday, May 18 to grant the parade permit, which includes required
Concord Select Board Unanimously Approves Three Novo Riverside Commons Housing Agreements
CONCORD -- June 1, 2026, Concord Select Board unanimously authorized three agreements advancing the Novo Riverside Commons affordable housing project and approved a revised 2027 Annual Town Meeting calendar at its June 1 meeting. The board voted 5-0 to allow Town Manager Kerry Lafleur to execute a Local Initiative Program
Concord Select Board Approves 2027 Town Meeting Calendar, Advances MCI Redevelopment Planning
CARLISLE -- June 1, 2026, Concord Select Board unanimously approved a revised 2027 Annual Town Meeting calendar and received a detailed update on MCI Concord redevelopment planning at its June 1 meeting. Town Moderator Carlin Reed proposed shifting the three-night town meeting to May 17, 18, and 19, about three
Cambridge City Council Adopts $1.02 Billion Budget, Approves $144 Million in Loans
CAMBRIDGE -- June 1, 2026, Cambridge City Council adopts $1.02 billion FY27 budget and endorses Hyatt Regency boycott. The council voted 8-0, with Councilor Jivan Al-Zubi casting a present vote, to approve the $1,018,105,440 general fund budget, which includes a $250,000 amendment adding $200,
Billerica Library Board Approves Holiday Festival, Closes Meeting Room Booking Loophole
BILLERICA -- June 1, 2026, Billerica Library Board of Trustees tightened its meeting room rules and approved the Floral Holiday Festival's annual library reception at its June 1 meeting. The board unanimously adopted an amendment to its meeting room and conference room policy explicitly limiting all bookings to four
Ayer Assessors Approve $78,489 Excise Warrant and Two Months of Abatements
AYER -- June 1, 2026, Ayer Board of Assessors approves $78,489 motor vehicle excise warrant and two months of abatements. Meeting with only two members present due to a vacant third seat, the board on June 1 approved 314 motor vehicle excise bills totaling $78,489.14 for its third
Ayer Assessors Approve $78,489 Excise Warrant and Two Months of Abatements
AYER -- June 1, 2026, Ayer Board of Assessors approves $78,489 motor vehicle excise warrant and two months of abatements. Meeting with only two members present due to a vacant third seat, the board on June 1 approved 314 motor vehicle excise bills totaling $78,489.14 for its third