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Mill Pond Committee reaffirms support for simplified accessible trail project.

The Mill Pond Committee reaffirmed support for a simplified accessible trail at the pond, joining the Open Space Committee in a joint meeting to discuss advancing the long-stalled project. Patricia Reeser presented a streamlined design running from the dock parking area south along the existing

Energy and Sustainability Committee approves next meeting, discusses Public Safety Building efficiency.

Energy and Sustainability Committee identifies efficiency gaps at Public Safety Building and pledges waste-reduction partnership. Chair Arthur (Chip) Wallace and Jack Haley toured the facility February 10, flagging under-insulated attic space and aging HVAC equipment, with maintenance estimated at

Historical Commission approves prior minutes, advances multiple preservation initiatives.

Historical Commission approves December minutes, advances multiple preservation projects. Clerk Elisa Grammer reported the town will allow the Commission direct control of its webpages and outlined progress on a Community Preservation Plan accepted by the CPC; the Commission voted to add landscapes

Finance Committee approves 10 warrant articles and reviews FY27 budgets.

Finance Committee approves 10 warrant articles for spring Town Meeting. The committee voted unanimously to recommend eight articles including Police Cruiser Replacement, Police Tasers, Fire SCBA Equipment, Police Patrol Rifles, and multiple public safety facility upgrades. The Fire Off-Road Utility

Board of Water Commissioners addresses FY27 budget discrepancies

Water Board reviews FY27 budget, identifies spending discrepancies. Chair Robert Janes, Member John Haley, and Member Mark Hemingway met with Water Superintendent Mark Marlowe to examine historical spending patterns and address three budget concerns, including a printing line-item overrun of 586