Conservation Commission closes hearing on Lower Hampden Road single-family home. Acting Chairperson Marty Gilmore and four members voted 4-0 to issue an Order of Conditions for Anthony Patalano's proposed home, well, septic system, and driveway at 164 Lower Hampden Road (Assessor's Map 077-001 and
Board of Assessors approves FY27 valuation contract and three-year inspection agreement. Chair Christopher W. Haley, Vice Chair Dorothy P. Jenkins, and Clerk Russell A. Bressette Jr. unanimously approved a $10,000 valuation contract with Bishop & Associates (up from $8,500 in the last 2022
Monson School Committee advances four conduct and health policies. Chair Alison Morgan's committee unanimously approved an amended legal-services contract with Dupere Law Offices and moved policies on student fundraising, activity accounts, smoking, drug and alcohol use, and harassment to second
Planning Board continues two major hearings to February 17. The Board heard applicant Glenn Lederman's petition to reapprove a special permit for an estate lot on Paradise Lake Road, originally issued under prior owner Clark Zelazo in March 2025 but never recorded; the plan submitted did not match
The Memorial Hall Renovation Committee approved December minutes and accepted the resignation of member Gerry DePace at its January 20 meeting. Chair Mary Watson, Secretary Alan Morin, Peter Warren, Robert Wilson, William Dominick, and Robert Lamb attended. The committee reviewed a floor
The Monson Agriculture Commission schedules a February meeting with Wild Roots Farm owner Kellie Hummel to discuss launching a weekly market in town. Commissioners Bob Skalbite, Mike Moore, Ben Murphy, Mike Kubaska, Brett Douty, and Denise Koran-Klisiewicz reported that the September 2025 annual
Water Commission shuts down Ellis Mills fire system over major leak. The system at 288 Main Street has leaked an estimated 40,000 gallons per day, with the owner billed since July at a lower rate and the balance unpaid; Deputy Superintendent William L. Brault will notify the owner, Fire Chief, and
Monson Select Board appoints three to Board of Health, Housing Authority. In a series of unanimous votes, the Select Board appointed April Acuna to the Board of Health (term expiring June 30, 2028) and Caitlin Szymanski to the Board of Health (term expiring June 30, 2027). David Siniscalchi was
Monson School Committee Curriculum Subcommittee advanced work on health standards and English Language Arts selection. Chair Alison Morgan and the subcommittee reviewed sample seventh and eighth grade health lessons and plan to present standards to the full committee next meeting. The group is
Monson School Committee Finance Subcommittee reviewed a preliminary town deficit of $569,000 and approved FY27 school budget parameters. Chair Karen Nothe-Valley led the review of FY26 monthly variances, including $600 in plumbing repairs at Granite Valley and $750 for water tank inspection at