Lunenburg Water District Board Examines High-Cost Solutions and Future Water Management Strategies

Overview: The Lunenburg Water District Board meeting focused on discussions regarding future water management strategies, public engagement, and financial challenges related to maintaining water quality. The board navigated issues, including potential collaborations with neighboring towns, the necessity of redundancy in water treatment, and the financial implications of purchasing water versus developing independent sources.

Lunenburg Trust Fund Management and Building Project Plans Dominate Select Board Meeting

Overview: The recent Lunenburg Select Board meeting was dominated by in-depth discussions about the management of the town’s trust funds and the ongoing municipal building projects. The board took steps in clarifying the governance of various trust funds following a period of inactivity, while also grappling with the complexities of redesigning and financing the town hall and associated facilities.

Lunenburg Planning Board Delays Key Site Plan Approvals and Discusses Committee Challenges

Overview: The Lunenburg Planning Board’s July 14th meeting focused on deferring several agenda items, including the continuance of public hearings for significant site plan and stormwater management permits, and addressing internal committee challenges due to scheduling conflicts.

Lunenburg Finance Committee Addresses School Department’s Financial Oversight and Staffing Concerns.

Overview: The recent Lunenburg Finance Committee meeting focused heavily on addressing the financial oversight challenges within the school department, discussing potential solutions such as hiring an interim financial consultant and improving budget clarity. The committee also explored budget planning, departmental growth, and financial management best practices.

Lunenburg Preservation Commission Pushes for Merger Amid Administrative Challenges

Overview: The Lunenburg Architectural Preservation District Commission meeting on July 10 focused on the stalled merger discussions between the Historical Commission and the Architectural Preservation District Commission (APDC), with concerns about administrative support and budget allocations further complicating matters.