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Ashburnham Westminster School Committee Rescinds Six Policies, Amends Three in Routine Vote

ASHBURNHAM — April 30, 2026 — Ashburnham Westminster School Committee cleared six outdated policies and updated three others at its April 30 meeting. The committee voted unanimously to rescind policies on meal charge collection, free and reduced-price food services, student transportation, and classroom observation confidentiality, then approved housekeeping amendments to policies

Leominster Conservation Commission closes school demolition hearing, issues wetland enforcement order

LEOMINSTER — April 28, 2026 — Leominster Conservation Commission unanimously cleared two major projects and issued a split-vote cease-and-desist against an unpermitted backyard excavation at its April 28 meeting. The five-member board, chaired by Stephanie Quinlan, voted 5-0 to close hearings and issue orders of conditions for

Westminster Select Board Backs Federal Police Hiring Grant, Approves $396K Warrant

WINCHENDON — April 27, 2026 — Westminster Select Board approves $396,758 warrant and backs federal police hiring grant application. The board voted unanimously on all items at its April 27 meeting, including payroll authorizations for Crocker Pond seasonal staff, a $1,500 ambulance fee write-off, and updated pond rules and

Westminster Select Board Approves Warrant, Seasonal Staff, and Police Grant Bid

ASHBURNHAM — April 27, 2026 — Westminster Select Board unanimously approved a $396,758.79 warrant and a slate of municipal actions at its April 27 meeting. The board authorized seasonal staffing for Crocker Pond — naming supervisor Jim Walker and five attendants — approved Dennis Ash as an alternate plumbing and gas inspector

Winchendon Select Board Approves Warrant for May 5 Annual Town Meeting

WINCHENDON — April 21, 2026 — Winchendon Select Board approves town meeting warrant and updates 28-year-old purchasing policy. The board voted unanimously Tuesday to execute the warrant for the annual town meeting set for May 5, 2026, at Oakmont Regional High School, with Planning Board Chair Dennis Marshall's

Ashburnham Select Board Approves Warrant and Updates 28-Year-Old Recycling Policy

ASHBURNHAM — April 21, 2026 — Ashburnham Select Board approves May 5 town meeting warrant and replaces 28-year-old recycling policy. The three-member board voted unanimously Tuesday to execute the annual town meeting warrant, set for May 5 at Oakmont Regional High School at 7 p.m., and Town Administrator

Spencer East Brookfield School Committee Approves $597,740 to Stabilize FY26 Budget

SPENCER — April 15, 2026 — Spencer East Brookfield School Committee approves nearly $598,000 in transfers and reserve spending to close FY26 budget gaps. The committee voted unanimously at its April 15 meeting to approve $297,102 in line-item transfers and authorize $300,638 from excess-and-deficiency funds, with

Bolton Select Board ratifies police union contract, lays out Moderator Way for town vote

BOLTON — April 9, 2026 — Bolton Select Board ratifies three-year police union contract and advances Moderator Way road acceptance. The board voted unanimously Thursday to ratify the collective bargaining agreement with the Bolton Police Union, Local 286, Massachusetts Coalition of Police, IUPA, AFL-CIO, covering FY26 through FY28, after a

Southborough School Committee Votes to Withdraw From Inter-District School Choice Program

SOUTHBOROUGH — April 8, 2026 — Southborough School Committee votes to exit state school choice program, citing an $18,911 per-student funding gap. The committee voted unanimously Wednesday to opt out of the Inter-District School Choice Program for 2026-2027, with the superintendent noting the state reimburses only $5,000

Southborough Select Board unanimously backs $25 million road bond after divided earlier vote

SOUTHBOROUGH — April 7, 2026 — Southborough Select Board unanimously reversed a split vote to endorse a $25 million road bond and placed four debt exclusion questions on the May 12 ballot. The board voted 5-0 to support Article 13, the Roadway and Sidewalk Improvements borrowing, after Chair Andrew Dennington said