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Events Committee authorizes Sondra Thomas to book replacement band for spring concert series

Rutland Events Committee taps Sondra Thomas to book replacement band for spring concert. The original scheduled act for the 2026 concert series has disbanded, prompting the unanimous authorization for Thomas to select a new performer. The committee also confirmed that organizers will coordinate

Planning Board addresses flood insurance compliance gap, stone wall dispute.

Rutland Planning Board learned the town missed a July 2025 deadline to adopt a flood plain bylaw required by the National Flood Insurance Program. Town Administrator Heather Butler reported via Zoom that the compliance failure leaves nearly $1.2 million worth of properties ineligible for

Library board approves policies, accepts staff reports from February meeting.

Rutland library trustees approve policies, lock in state-certified budget. The Board of Trustees unanimously accepted the secretary's, director's, and children's director's reports at the February 10 meeting and approved three policies: the meeting room policy, decertification policy, and updates

Historical Commission approves State Registry application for Prison Camp.

Rutland Historical Commission approves State Registry application for Prison Camp. The commission voted unanimously to submit the MACRIS inventory application to the Massachusetts Historical Commission upon completion and designated member Lynn Turcotte as its representative in discussions with the

Board of Assessors approves solar exemption, grading schedule, veterans clauses.

Rutland Board of Assessors approves solar exemption, grading schedule, and assessor budget increase. The Board voted unanimously to formalize the town's longstanding practice of exempting solar installations from taxation, developed with input from the Massachusetts Association of Assessing