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- Middlesex County
- 7/1/25
- 07/04/2025
- 156 Minutes
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Overview: During a recent meeting, the Townsend Select Board addressed several issues, including the ongoing negotiations for a new solid waste contract with Waste Zero, the allocation of funds within the town’s budget, and the hiring of accounting services. The meeting’s discussions highlighted the town’s efforts to ensure uninterrupted services while managing financial constraints and operational challenges.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 6/26/25
- 06/27/2025
- 93 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Townsend Conservation Commission reviewed the conservation restriction (CR) involving local conservation lands and their connection to nearby soccer fields. The commission also addressed the intricacies of land use management, construction activities, and environmental safeguards, with particular emphasis on the CR’s language and its implications for the community.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 6/24/25
- 06/26/2025
- 140 Minutes
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Overview: The Townsend Select Board’s recent meeting focused on a range of issues, with primary attention given to financial reporting discrepancies concerning the Affordable Housing Trust. An error in reporting obligations tied to a $100,000 appropriation to the trust was scrutinized, as the absence of a necessary subrecipient agreement led to incorrect expense reporting. This issue was emblematic of broader challenges in municipal finance management and compliance with new federal guidelines.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 6/18/25
- 06/23/2025
- 56 Minutes
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Overview: The Townsend Select Board meeting was dominated by in-depth discussions on budgetary concerns, with particular focus on proposed financial adjustments and the implications of a significant contract, raising pressing questions about fiscal management and transparency. The board engaged in extensive dialogue about budget disparities, the impact of financial decisions on local services, and the need for clear communication with the community.
- MA
- Middlesex County
- 6/17/25
- 07/11/2025
- 237 Minutes
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Overview: The Townsend Select Board’s recent meeting was marked by a debate over an ethics exemption request, the approval of a digital equity plan, and discussions on various town appointments and services. The board grappled with ethical concerns regarding a potential conflict of interest for Jessica Bailey, a member of the Board of Water Commissioners, who sought an exemption to serve while employed by the water department. Ultimately, the board denied the exemption request, opting instead to seek further guidance from town counsel.