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- Middlesex County
- 3/5/25
- 03/08/2025
- 142 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Townsend Finance Committee meeting, the decision was made to maintain the Town Clerk position as an elected role, rejecting a proposal to convert it to an appointed position. This decision came amidst debate over the financial implications of acquiring new fire trucks, with committee members expressing skepticism about contract transparency and cost escalations. Discussions also touched on school budget allocations and waste management strategies, reflecting ongoing concerns about fiscal responsibility and the town’s financial health.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 3/4/25
- 03/08/2025
- 149 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting held on March 4, 2025, the Townsend Select Board, alongside the Energy Committee, delved into topics such as the town’s compliance with Green Community regulations, energy usage audits, and potential improvements in municipal sustainability practices. The meeting also addressed the town’s vehicle policies, renewable energy initiatives, and the ongoing efforts to secure grants for further decarbonization projects.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 3/1/25
- 03/06/2025
- 375 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent meeting, the Townsend Select Board grappled with budget shortfalls, potential service cuts, and the introduction of a contentious $100 trash fee.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 2/27/25
- 03/01/2025
- 169 Minutes
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Overview: During the recent Townsend Select Board meeting, the town’s waste management and recycling program sparked extensive discussion, particularly the financial sustainability of the current “purple bag” trash collection system. Faced with a $240,000 shortfall, the Board deliberated over the necessity of a budget override to continue funding the program and avoid further cuts to town services. The conversation underscored the challenges of maintaining the system without imposing additional fees on residents and highlighted the potential loss of grant opportunities if the program were discontinued.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 2/26/25
- 02/28/2025
- 101 Minutes
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Overview: The Townsend Capital Planning Board convened to address a myriad of financial challenges, including a budget shortfall of approximately $50,000 for fiscal year 2026, and to prioritize critical projects such as the Memorial Hall fire suppression system, trim and painting, and storm window replacements. The board also deliberated on reallocation of unspent funds from prior projects and evaluated various capital requests totaling $955,562 against the available budget.
