- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/16/24
- 04/19/2024
- 176 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a notable move to prioritize agriculture and community development, the Townsend Select Board approved the establishment of an Agricultural Commission, aimed at engaging youth and preserving the town’s farming heritage.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/10/24
- 04/12/2024
- 94 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Townsend Conservation Commission meeting, the most issue involved a discussion of outstanding fines totaling $4,500 issued for violations relating to a completed project. This topic sparked a debate on whether to address the fines immediately or to wait for feedback from the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). The commission decided to postpone further discussion until the next meeting, pending DEP’s feedback.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/9/24
- 04/11/2024
- 20 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Townsend Finance Committee working session, the committee members, including Don Hayes, Andrea Wood, and Mark Hussey, focused on developing a more detailed and transparent budget tracking system. Despite the absence of a quorum which led to the cancellation of the scheduled meeting, a productive working session ensued, centered on budget format and the recording of results for future presentation to the full board.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/8/24
- 04/11/2024
- 63 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Board of Health meeting addressed health and environmental concerns, with a focus on the failures of local septic systems and the approval of upgrades. Among the issues discussed were the expedited plans to address the septic system failure at McDonald’s, the approval of an upgraded septic system for a property on Old City Road, and the failure of the 99 Fitchburg Road septic system, for which the board approved local upgrade approvals. Additionally, the meeting covered the conversion of the old fire station on Main Street into a museum, with specific deliberations on its septic system in relation to the proximity of wetlands and a floodplain. The board also debated various waste management strategies, including the implementation of a new waste totter system, the selection of appropriate trash barrel sizes for residents, and the cost implications of these initiatives.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 4/4/24
- 04/05/2024
- 72 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Finance Committee’s recent meeting was dominated by thorough discussions regarding the town’s budgetary planning and reserve fund management, as members weighed the implications of various funding requests and budget allocations. One notable issues included the potential underfunding of the facilities department, the debate over the purpose of the reserve fund, and the need for a more comprehensive approach to budgeting for unforeseen expenses.