Townsend Planning Board continues three land-use hearings, adopts EPA-required stormwater rules

Townsend Planning Board continued three active land-use cases, hired peer reviewers for two stormwater applications, and unanimously adopted EPA-mandated stormwater bylaw amendments at its February 23 meeting.

Townsend Board of Health defies level-fund order, backs its own FY2027 budget

Townsend's Board of Health unanimously backed its own FY2027 operating budget and rejected a joint Finance Committee and Select Board directive to hold spending flat at last year's reduced levels. Chair Dr.

Townsend Finance Committee blocks software purchase, backs police override articles

Townsend Finance Committee unanimously opposes $41,600 software purchase, backs police override for town meeting.

Conservation Commission flags possible Board of Health sign-off error on approved permit

Townsend Conservation Commission raises alarm over 10 West Elm permit, may rescind approval.

North Middlesex School Committee hears FY27 budget proposal of nearly $70 million

North Middlesex School Committee holds public hearing on a $69.6 million FY27 budget as towns signal they can only absorb 2.5 percent.

Townsend Planning Board Tables Three Wheeler Road Stormwater Permit Modification

Townsend Planning Board tables Three Wheeler Road stormwater permit modification, demands engineer presentation.

Townsend Board of Health Approves FY2027 Recycling Budget, Raises Sticker Price $25

Townsend Board of Health unanimously approves FY2027 pay-as-you-throw budget and moves to redirect fines to recycling fund. Chair Dr.

North Middlesex School Committee votes 6-3 to permanently close Ashby Elementary School

North Middlesex Regional School Committee votes 6-3 to permanently close Ashby Elementary School.

Townsend Conservation Commission Tables Tree Removal Violation Spanning Six Properties

Townsend Conservation Commission tables wetlands violation case after unauthorized tree removal hit six Townsend Harbor parcels.

Townsend Finance Committee Reviews FY27 Staffing Costs, Flags Recreation Fund Questions

Townsend Finance Committee opens FY27 budget review with debate over town administrator pay and recreation fund oversight.