Townsend Select Board Discusses Board Expansion, Budget Challenges, and Town Administrator Recruitment

Overview: The Townsend Select Board meeting covered a range of topics, with notable discussions on expanding the board, managing the town’s budget amid financial constraints, and recruiting a new Town Administrator. The potential shift from a three-member board to a five-member board, budget allocations, and the ongoing search for a new Town Administrator were among the primary issues addressed during the meeting.

Townsend Select Board Approves Conservation Restriction for Squan Cookook Meadows

Overview: The Townsend Select Board meeting on March 10, 2026, saw discussions regarding the approval of a conservation restriction (CR) for Squan Cookook Meadows, addressing both environmental and recreational concerns. Key topics included strategies for managing the building department following a retirement and the town’s budget challenges for the upcoming fiscal year.

Townsend Select Board Deliberates on EV Charging Stations and Budgetary Challenges

Overview: During the recent Townsend Select Board meeting, discussions unfolded around the installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at multiple municipal locations and the town’s budgetary constraints. The board also touched on various operational issues, including staffing, financial planning, and infrastructure improvements.

Starbucks Set to Open in Townsend: Select Board Approves License with Conditions

Overview: The Townsend Select Board recently held a meeting where they addressed several community issues, including the approval of a common victualer’s license for Starbucks Corporation to open a new coffee shop on Main Street. The discussion also touched upon upcoming town elections, a notable recognition for the oldest resident, and various committee vacancies.

Townsend Select Board Approves Earth Excavation Permit with Reduced Removal Limits

Overview: The Townsend Select Board convened to discuss and approve a new special permit for an earth excavation project on Three Wheeler Road, reducing the previously approved volume of removed earth. The permit, granted to Gary Shepard, allows for the excavation of an additional 30,000 cubic yards, a substantial decrease from the original 109,000 cubic yards approved in 2020. The board’s decision, which includes a stipulation for annual progress reporting, reflects a careful consideration of site modifications and regulatory compliance.