Municipal Meeting Recaps
Board of Assessors approves $115,158.48 motor vehicle excise commitment
The Board of Assessors unanimously approved a $115,158.48 motor vehicle and trailer excise tax commitment at its Oct. 5 meeting. The fifth commitment of the year covered 382 bills scheduled…
CIPC approves capital recommendations, cutting water study to $250,000
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee voted 5‑0 on Oct. 7 to approve its capital recommendations (see story starting on page 1) after reducing a proposed water asset management study from…
CPC hears funding ideas for housing, dog park; applications due Nov. 13
The Community Preservation Committee heard preliminary funding ideas for housing, a dog park and railroad preservation during an Oct. 7 application workshop. Project applications are due Nov. 13 at 5…
EDC says Route 20 zoning changes now targeted for spring 2028
Route 20 zoning changes are now being targeted for spring 2028, Town Planner Robert Hummel told the Economic Development Committee on Oct. 16. He said the remaining work, public outreach…
FinCom sees override unlikely as FY28 forecast shows 6.25% tax increase
Finance Committee members said an operating override appeared unlikely after reviewing a revised fiscal 2028 forecast Oct. 19, although the model still showed a projected 6.25% tax increase and an…
Historical Commission authorizes engine house excavation pitch to CPC
The Historical Commission unanimously authorized interim Chair R. Richard Conard on Oct. 7 to present a railroad engine house excavation and interpretation concept to the Community Preservation Committee. The vote…
Housing Authority awards $131,316 Bent Park wastewater pipe contract
The Housing Authority voted 3‑0 on Oct. 8 to award a $131,316 contract to replace horizontal wastewater pipes at Bent Park. The authority received six bids, ranging from approximately $131,000…
Housing Partnership plans talks with health officials on septic costs and ADUs
The Housing Partnership on Oct. 14 planned a discussion with town health officials about septic costs and accessory dwelling units. Members want homeowners replacing septic systems to consider whether adding…
Housing Trust says 12 Hammond Road project awaits Land Court deregistration
The Municipal Affordable Housing Trust on Oct. 14 appointed Vice Chair Jacqueline Espiritusanto-Vega to represent it on the Housing Production Plan Committee. The appointment gives the trust a role in…
Planning Board closes Town Center hearing; continues Happy Hollow to Nov. 4
The Planning Board voted 4‑0 on Oct. 7 to close the Town Center permit hearing and separately voted 4‑0 to authorize Chair Anette Lewis and Town Planner Robert Hummel to…
