- MA
- Middlesex County
- 9/24/24
- 09/25/2024
- 46 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Select Board meeting on September 24th was marked by an event: the resignation of one of its members, who cited disrespectful behavior from the community and the burdens of serving on the board as primary reasons for stepping down. The meeting also covered a range of other topics, including the approval of a laptop purchase for the Senior Center Transportation administrator, discussions about the sick bank policy, and updates on various grant applications and town projects.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 9/23/24
- 09/25/2024
- 112 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Planning Board convened to discuss a range of topics, including the redevelopment of an abandoned gas station, changes to accessory dwelling unit (ADU) bylaws in light of new state legislation, and adjustments to zoning regulations for multifamily projects.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 09/19/2024
- 88 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Finance Committee met on September 17th to address critical budgetary concerns, primarily focusing on a projected $1 million deficit for the fiscal year 2025. Key issues included the significant shortfall in both school funding and the trash budget, the impact of employee expenses and healthcare costs, and the operational challenges posed by the town’s pay-as-you-throw (PAYT) program.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 9/18/24
- 09/19/2024
- 42 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Select Board approved a special permit for the construction of an accessory apartment on Ryan Road after a discussion on zoning compliance and neighborhood impact.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 9/11/24
- 09/19/2024
- 100 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Conservation Commission convened on September 11, 2024, to discuss several environmental matters, including the removal of trees within sensitive buffer zones and the maintenance of a road near a brook to manage runoff effectively.