- Filters
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 1/15/25
- 01/17/2025
- 41 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Energy Committee recently convened to tackle a range of issues, with the closure of Spalding School and its financial implications emerging as a focal point. Concerns were raised about the $200,000 investment in the school, with $185,000 still unaccounted for, and discussions centered on the need for strategic planning to meet upcoming grant deadlines. The committee also explored future project priorities, including potential upgrades to Memorial Hall’s heating systems and addressing ventilation issues at the Townsend Highway Department.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 1/14/25
- 01/16/2025
- 157 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Finance Committee meeting focused on pressing financial challenges, including a significant overrun in the elections budget and deliberations over funding for a new playground. The committee navigated discrepancies in financial planning and sought clarity on various budgetary matters to ensure responsible fiscal management for the town.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 1/14/25
- 01/16/2025
- 110 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Townsend Select Board meeting, the members delved into the complexities surrounding the town’s trash and recycling contract as they prepare for the fiscal year 2026 budget. The discussions were centered on the financial sustainability of the current waste management practices, with an emphasis on exploring new contract structures and addressing public concerns about funding mechanisms and service frequency.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 1/13/25
- 01/14/2025
- 106 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Planning Board meeting on January 13, 2025, was marked by the approval of an ANR (Approval Not Required) plan for Greenville Road, discussions on affordable housing, zoning compliance issues, and updates on various ongoing projects. The meeting, led by Laura Shifrin, also featured discussions on economic development and the responsibilities of board members in relation to planning initiatives.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 1/9/25
- 01/10/2025
- 68 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Townsend Historic District Commission’s recent meeting focused on approving a significant repair project for the Spalding Gristmill, while also addressing broader issues of historic preservation and community engagement. The commission navigated procedural complexities to approve the gristmill application and explored initiatives to enhance communication with residents and real estate agents about the district’s regulations.
