Norton Finance Committee Grapples with $50 Million PFAS Water Treatment Mandate

Overview: The Norton Finance Committee convened recently to discuss major financial undertakings, primarily focusing on the need to address the town’s water supply contamination and necessary infrastructure improvements. The committee unanimously approved a $445,000 request for engineering work required to comply with a Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) administrative consent order. This order mandates actions due to elevated PFAS levels in the water supply, necessitating a comprehensive response that could cost over $50 million. Additionally, the committee deliberated on a potential $3.5 million water main replacement on Elm Street and a contentious $10.7 million roof replacement project for the Norton Middle School.

Milton Warrant Committee Debates Lighting Bylaw, Considers Appeals Process and Penalties

Overview: At the Milton Warrant Committee meeting on September 29, 2025, members engaged in lengthy discussions about a proposed lighting bylaw that addresses light trespass and its implications for residents and town parks. Central topics included the establishment of a three-member committee to handle appeals and the potential fines for violations, with participants deliberating on the practical enforcement of these measures.

Milton Warrant Committee Debates Lighting Bylaw Amendments Amid Concerns Over Park Inclusions and Enforcement

Overview: The Milton Warrant Committee convened to address a proposed lighting bylaw amendment that has sparked discussion regarding its scope, enforcement, and implications for both residential properties and public parks. Key topics included the potential removal of town and state parks from the bylaw, the establishment of an appeals committee for lighting violations, and the clarity of definitions and fines associated with enforcement.

Chelmsford Finance Committee Grapples with Zoning and Open Land Preservation in Debate

Overview: The Chelmsford Finance Committee’s recent meeting focused on contentious zoning changes and the preservation of open land. The discussions revealed concerns regarding the implications of zoning decisions and the management of public spaces.

Lunenburg Faces Personnel Shake-Up Amidst Budgetary Challenges and Facility Concerns

Overview: In the recent Lunenburg Finance Committee meeting, personnel changes within the town’s finance department were discussed, alongside pressing budgetary challenges and ongoing facility concerns, particularly focused on the TC Pacios roof project. The committee also addressed upcoming town meeting preparations and potential revisions to the personnel administration plan.