Lunenburg Select Board Debates Stormwater Consulting and Salary Plan Revisions

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Lunenburg Select Board navigated through discussions, including a proposed $42,900 stormwater consulting fund and amendments to the Salary Administration Plan (SAP).

Blackstone-Millville Schools Focus on Student Performance with New Intervention Programs and AP Course Expansion

Overview: The Blackstone-Millville Regional School Committee meeting on October 23, 2025, was marked by a discussion on enhancing student performance through new academic interventions and the expansion of Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The committee analyzed the I-Ready assessment data, addressed the needs of English Language Learners (ELLs), and approved a waiver for a Veterans Day breakfast event, among other topics.

Lunenburg Task Force Halves Project Budget, Approves Revised Stormwater Proposal Amid Data Concerns

Overview: The Lunenburg Stormwater Task Force, on October 23rd, approved aly revised proposal from engineering firm Weston and Samson, reducing the project’s budget by about half to approximately $42,000. This decision followed discussions on the accuracy of data used in assessing the town’s stormwater management needs and the necessity of updated information to address a decade of changes in property data.

Lunenburg Finance Committee Debates Changes to Personnel Committee Amid Financial Deliberations

Overview: The Lunenburg Finance Committee meeting on October 23rd featured a comprehensive and discussion on a variety of financial and administrative issues, highlighted by a debate over the proposed elimination of the personnel committee, extensive personnel transitions within the finance department, and decisions concerning the town’s financial planning, including the implementation of a special education reserve fund and updates on fiscal year growth projections.

Lunenburg Water District Board Considers Fines Over Kayak Rack Dispute

Overview: During the recent meeting of the Lunenburg Water District Board, the ongoing dispute over a kayak rack in Zone One at Hill emerged as the central focus. The board expressed frustration with delays in relocating the rack, which is currently in violation of regulations. Legal counsel for the Woodlands, Nathaniel Stevens, was contacted but had yet to provide a definitive response. The board discussed imposing fines if the rack is not moved within a specified timeframe and considered hiring a third-party company to enforce compliance if necessary.