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Commission approves reappointments, continues wetland hearing

Conservation Commission backs reappointments and continues wetland hearing. The board unanimously recommended the reappointment of members Melissa Danza and Mary Hunt, whose terms expire June 30, with a third member, Glenda Williamson, still undecided on renewal. The commission continued the Notice

Finance Committee backs WRSD budget cuts and approves capital requests.

Finance Committee approves WRSD budget cut strategy ahead of town meeting. The panel voted unanimously to recommend a $660,058 reduction to the Western Massachusetts Regional School District discretionary fund, eliminating the need for Free Cash to balance the FY27 budget should an override fail.

Events Committee approves music bingo and meal plan for 250th celebration

Events Committee authorizes entertainment and catering for 250th celebration. The committee unanimously approved a $150 contract with Dan-O-Music Bingo for the town's Declaration of Independence anniversary event and authorized up to $400 for a catered meal for performing bands. Members also

Planning Board declines staffing increases, defers consultant hire pending override outcome

Planning Board votes to back draft Open Space & Recreation Plan. The board voted 4-0 with one abstention to offer a letter of support for the plan on April 28, declining instead a request to raise the Town Planner's salary from $66,000 or increase hours from 32 to 40, citing financial constraints.

Finance Committee backs $100,000 cut to school discretionary spending.

Finance Committee backs $100,000 school discretionary budget cut if override fails. The Committee unanimously authorized the reduction to the Wachusett Regional School District's discretionary spending and directed member Darren Ross to work with Town Counsel on the motion language for Town Meeting