Lunenburg Select Board Discusses Financial Health and Public Participation Concerns

Overview: The Lunenburg Select Board meeting on December 16 covered a variety of topics, including the town’s robust financial status, public engagement in municipal audits, and the appointment of new town officials. The board also addressed the need for increased public involvement in financial discussions.

Lunenburg Select Board Grapples with Residential Development and New Planning Director

Overview: In a Lunenburg Select Board meeting on December 15, 2025, the board tackled multiple development projects, including a controversial residential proposal at Zero Reservoir Road, and announced the appointment of Steve Wallace as the new Director of Planning and Economic Development. The board also reviewed ongoing efforts to finalize the town’s master plan and discussed various procedural and logistical challenges related to development projects and upcoming meetings.

Lunenburg Select Board Urges State for More Local Aid Amid Funding Challenges

Overview: During the recent Lunenburg Select Board meeting, members focused on pressing local funding issues, particularly the need for increased state aid in light of financial pressures faced by the town. They drafted a letter to Governor Maura Healey, urging for more support in the fiscal year 2027 budget. The letter highlighted the strain on public safety services following the closure of the Neshoba Valley Medical Center, emphasizing that emergency medical services were experiencing longer transport times and increased operational demands. Additionally, the board pointed out that municipalities like Lunenburg only receive about 26% of revenue from state aid, a figure that falls short of the national average of 31%. This discrepancy has led to financial strain, further complicated by stagnant Chapter 90 funding for infrastructure and rising healthcare and student transportation costs.

Lunenburg Select Board Backs Solar Initiative to Aid Low-Income Residents Amid Federal Policy Pressures

Overview: The Lunenburg Select Board convened recently to deliberate on several community issues, with a primary focus on a solar initiative aimed at providing additional energy discounts to low-income residents.

Lunenburg Select Board Adopts Single Tax Rate Amidst Concerns Over Commercial Valuation

Overview: During the recent Lunenburg Select Board meeting, the most significant decision revolved around the adoption of a single tax rate for fiscal year 2026. The board approved a tax levy projected at $35,819,996. Despite discussions about potential split tax rates and their implications, the board ultimately decided against such a shift due to concerns over the town’s commercial property base, which remains under 10% of total valuation.