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- MA
- Middlesex County
- 12/17/24
- 12/21/2024
- 84 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Townsend Select Board meeting, discussions revolved around the preparation and revision of warrant articles for the upcoming town meeting, alongside the approval of a crucial contract for a sidewalk construction project. These topics, along with the intricacies of town governance and fiscal management, took center stage as the board addressed multiple agenda items to ensure effective planning and community engagement.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 12/12/24
- 12/14/2024
- 66 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent Townsend Select Board meeting, the board confronted a pressing financial shortfall of over $300,000 due to a miscalculation by the Department of Revenue. With a deadline of December 31st looming to address this deficit, the board explored reallocating Opera project funds and considered calling a town meeting to vote on additional funding measures.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 12/12/24
- 12/14/2024
- 35 Minutes
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- Highly Noteworthy
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Overview: The Townsend Historic District Commission meeting on December 12th tackled various issues, including signage violations at two local businesses, recent property renovations, and the implications of new legislation on historic properties. Members expressed concerns about maintaining the town’s historic integrity while navigating these challenges.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 12/11/24
- 12/13/2024
- 104 Minutes
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Overview: The Townsend Conservation Commission meeting tackled key environmental and zoning issues, including the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection’s (Mass DEP) withdrawal from an appeal on a perennial stream classification on Barker Hill Road and the continued emphasis on erosion control and chemical use restrictions near sensitive habitats.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 12/10/24
- 12/12/2024
- 126 Minutes
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Overview: The Townsend Finance Committee meeting on December 10th centered on a critical budget deficit of $887,000, attributed to a spreadsheet error, which threatens to delay January tax bills unless resolved. This financial shortfall, discovered during the operating budget review, highlighted the need for collaboration among the Board of Selectmen, the Department of Revenue, and additional stakeholders to rectify the issue promptly.
