Lunenburg Finance Committee Grapples with School Budget Transparency and Town’s Long-Term Financial Stability

Overview: The Lunenburg Finance Committee meeting on April 24 was marked by an extensive discussion on the need for transparency in the school budget, concerns over the town’s reliance on a 2.5% annual tax increase, and the financial sustainability of various town departments, including the cemetery commission and Marshall Park project.

Lunenburg Zoning Board Approves Deck Expansion on Pratt Street Despite Nonconforming Status

Overview: In a recent meeting, the Lunenburg Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for the expansion of steps and a landing on Pratt Street, resolving a zoning issue with a nonconforming structure. The decision allows homeowners Jeffrey and Danielle Hoey to proceed with replacing their current stairs with a larger, safer landing.

Lunenburg Select Board Discusses Energy Efficiency Grants, Town Meeting Preparations, and Community Engagement

Overview: The recent Lunenburg Select Board meeting covered several topics, including updates on energy efficiency projects, preparations for the annual town meeting, and community engagement efforts. The board evaluated grant funding for energy projects at the primary school, discussed the upcoming town meeting’s agenda and procedures, and emphasized the importance of community involvement in decision-making processes.

Lunenburg Assessors Discuss Revised Property Inspection Contract and Chapter Land Concerns

Overview: The Lunenburg Board of Assessors convened to address several issues, including a revised property inspection contract, the handling of chapter land applications, and the complexities of waterfront property assessments.

Lunenburg Conservation Commission Grapples with Dock Regulations and Property Compliance

Overview: The Lunenburg Conservation Commission convened to address several issues, notably the regulations concerning dock installations and property compliance, as well as various ongoing projects within wetland buffer zones. Discussions revealed the complexities of ensuring environmental protection while accommodating property development and usage.