- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/23/24
- 04/25/2024
- 66 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The latest Townsend Finance Committee meeting was marked by discussions on budget management, potential layoffs, and the town’s garbage pickup contract, alongside the resignation of the committee chairman. Critical issues tackled included a proposed 10% budget cut across all departments, the implications of a failed override vote, and the town hall’s potential half-day shutdowns to reduce expenses.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/23/24
- 04/24/2024
- 65 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Select Board meeting addressed the issue of the town’s fiscal year 2025 budget, with discussions centering around a significant deficit that could lead to potential staff cuts and the implementation of new fees. The board deliberated on a range of cost-saving measures, including a 10% budget cut for town departments, the introduction of a trash fee, and the impact of these cuts on union and non-union employees.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/23/24
- 04/24/2024
- 94 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Board of Water Commissioners convened on April 23rd, 2024, to tackle several issues, the most pressing being the potential contamination of private wells through septic systems and the associated personal liability for property owners. The board members present at the meeting included Todd Malanson, Ean Mata, Jessica Funi, and the superintendent, J. Xend Deranian. They discussed the necessity of addressing this pressing public health concern and explored the possibility of obtaining a state waiver for homeowners’ liability. The meeting further delved into the management of funds from a recent lawsuit settlement, potential sale of water to another town, ongoing infrastructure projects, and the implications of new EPA regulations on local residents.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/22/24
- 04/24/2024
- 37 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Townsend Board of Health meeting, members approved upgrades to residential properties and took decisive steps towards implementing a new trash collection contract. The board also celebrated the success of the Earth Day cleanup event, discussed the promotion of composting in the community, and acknowledged the resignation of a board member.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/17/24
- 04/19/2024
- 18 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Townsend Select Board meeting, the most significant event was the extension of a special permit for Gary Shepard’s earth removal operation. The permit, originally issued in 2016 and extended in 2019, had expired due to an oversight in renewal. The board granted another three-year extension for the permit, which is the maximum duration allowed by the zoning bylaw.