Lunenburg Board of Assessors Grapples with Exemption Process Amidst Technological and Staffing Challenges

Overview: The Lunenburg Board of Assessors convened on October 1, 2025, to address multiple issues, including the complexities of implementing a new exemption process, managing technological upgrades, and tackling staffing shortages.

Gardner Airport Commission Discusses Wildlife Hazard Mitigation and Environmental Challenges

Overview: The Gardner Airport Commission meeting focused on a multifaceted approach to wildlife hazard mitigation, a proposed fencing plan, and environmental challenges related to tree clearing and easements.

Lunenburg Faces Staffing Challenges and Budgetary Pressures in Public Safety Departments

Overview: At the recent Lunenburg Select Board meeting, urgent discussions highlighted the ongoing staffing challenges and budgetary pressures facing the town’s public safety departments. The fire and police departments presented their budget proposals, emphasizing the need for increased personnel and funding to meet the growing demands of the community.

Gardner Expands Veteran Services with Hbertson Agreement Amid Senior Center and Library Initiatives

Overview: The Gardner Public Welfare Committee meeting on September 30, 2025, addressed key developments in community support services, notably approving an intermunicipal agreement for veteran services with Hbertson, alongside updates on library enhancements and senior center initiatives.

Lunenburg Cemetery Commission Approves $10,000 Fund Request in Meeting Focused on Expansion and Maintenance

Overview: The Lunenburg Cemetery Commission meeting on September 25, 2025, centered on financial planning, cemetery expansion, and ongoing maintenance efforts. The commission approved a request for an additional $10,000 to ensure sufficient funds for upcoming maintenance tasks, discussed the progress of the backlot expansion project, and addressed maintenance concerns related to hedges and shrubbery.