- MA
- Middlesex County
- 3/20/24
- 03/21/2024
- 75 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Energy Committee recently convened to deliberate on a range of energy and environmental initiatives, focusing on the complexities of grant programs, solar energy adoption, and the need for enhanced community engagement and volunteer support. The committee grappled with the intricacies of the Green Communities Grant, debating the merits of LED lighting incentives for public buildings and expressing concerns over the lack of clarity regarding the grant’s updated quote and participation timeline. Furthermore, discussions revealed a pressing need for more information on the Mass Save program’s applicability to commercial and industrial properties.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 3/19/24
- 03/21/2024
- 31 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Townsend Select Board meeting, the board approved significant highway repairs funded by Chapter 90 state funds and made several appointments, including positions in the Nashoba Valley Technical High School, Land Use Department, and the Fire Department. The meeting also saw the approval of a one-day special liquor license for the Townsend Congregational Church and the reappointment of a representative to the LRTA.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 3/19/24
- 03/25/2024
- 129 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Townsend Select Board addressed concerns over school budgets, particularly the financial implications of increasing special education costs, the potential for a tax override, and the impact of budget cuts on staffing and extracurricular activities.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 3/18/24
- 03/21/2024
- 34 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Bylaw Review Committee recently convened to address issues including the presentation of topics at the upcoming town meeting, with a particular focus on outdoor lighting regulations and the enforcement of existing bylaws. As the committee prepared for the town meeting, discussions ranged from the narrative submission for warrant articles to concerns about environmental impacts of local infrastructure.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 3/14/24
- 03/15/2024
- 35 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting of the Townsend Historic District Commission, members cast a significant vote in favor of using red cedar siding for the restoration of a historical society building, prioritizing the structure’s historical integrity over cost concerns. This decision came alongside the approval of custom historic windows from Marvin, which aim to enhance energy efficiency without compromising the building’s traditional aesthetic.