Lunenburg Planning Board Advances Floodplain Storage Facility Amidst Concerns Over Safety and Environment

Overview: The Lunenburg Planning Board held its latest meeting on November 24, 2025, to discuss several initiatives, including the approval process for a new storage facility located within a 100-year floodplain on Summer Street. The proposed project, which includes a four-story self-storage facility designed to be air-conditioned and climate-controlled, was a focal point of the meeting. Concerns were raised about potential environmental impacts, vehicle operations, and public safety.

Lunenburg School Committee Debates Surplus Fund Allocation and Substitute Teacher Pay

Overview: In a recent Lunenburg School Committee meeting, the allocation of surplus funds and the need for increased substitute teacher pay were focal points of discussion. The committee grappled with how to effectively communicate the nature of surplus funds to the public, while also addressing the financial implications of maintaining competitive pay for substitute teachers, amidst rising costs in other budgetary areas.

Lunenburg Planning Board Deliberates on Capital Planning and Infrastructure Challenges

Overview: The Lunenburg Planning Board meeting on November 19th, conducted via Zoom, focused heavily on the intricacies of capital planning and the need for infrastructure improvements. Discussions centered around funding allocations, the condition of public buildings, and the need for repairs and upgrades to municipal facilities.

Lunenburg Cemetery Commission Tackles Financial Reporting and Maintenance Challenges

Overview: During the Lunenburg Cemetery Commission meeting on November 19, 2025, members addressed issues concerning financial transparency, maintenance projects, and operational improvements. The most pressing topic was the financial reporting and management of cemetery funds, with members expressing frustration over the lack of clear and timely updates on lot sales and fund allocations. This concern was compounded by the delayed payment to a contractor, highlighting a need for streamlined financial procedures.

Lunenburg Conservation Commission Reviews Floodplain Project Amid FEMA Map Concerns

Overview: During the Lunenburg Conservation Commission’s meeting on November 19, 2025, the members focused on a proposal by Safe Store Real Estate Company LLC to convert a former auto dealership into a climate-controlled self-storage facility on Summer Street. The project, which involves floodplain fill and compensatory floodplain storage, brought forth discussion due to updated FEMA floodplain maps that appeared to raise the flood elevation unexpectedly.