Monson School Committee Finance Subcommittee reviews FY26 variance and FY27 state funding prospects. Chair Karen Nothe-Valley and Superintendent Paul Foster discussed an additional out-of-district tuition expense of $57,591 that reduced available funds, though the district expects to end the year
Monson Municipal Arts Council establishes its first formal strategic plan. All three members--Reed Coles, Robert Wilson, and Alan Morin--attended the March 4 meeting and assigned roles: Robert Wilson to revise the mission statement, Alan Morin to research state cultural lottery statutes, and Reed
Monson Finance Committee, Select Board, and School Committee jointly confront a projected FY27 shortfall of $1.583 million. Finance Director Sherri Roberson presented preliminary budget projections on a level-services basis while committee members pressed School Superintendent Paul Foster on
Monson Agriculture Commission approves January minutes in brief session. Chair Bob Skalbite and five members convened February 26 to discuss a planned season-long farmer's market, which remains stalled on location, insurance, permitting, and financing questions. Presenter Kellie Hummel was absent.
Monson Water & Sewer Commission approves emergency funding for failed Palmer Road pump. The Commission voted unanimously to seek $37,000 at the May Special Town Meeting, $18,800 for a new 75-horsepower submersible pump and motor, and $18,060 for well cleaning and rehabilitation, with funding to
Monson Board of Assessors approves vehicle abatements and personal exemptions. The board unanimously granted seven personal exemptions, five Clause 22 veteran exemptions totaling $2,500 in real estate value, one Clause 22E veteran exemption of $1,250, and one Clause 37A blind exemption of $500,
Monson Select Board opens town meeting warrant but splits on efficiency study. Vice Chair Patricia A. Oney proposed a government study with grant funding to review boards, committees, and commissions for cost savings, but Member John R. Morrell opposed it as wasteful and unnecessary, citing failed
Monson Board of Health reorganizes with new officers for 2026. The board elected Caitlin Szymanski as Chair and April Acuna as Vice Chair, and established quarterly meetings on May 13, August 19, and November 18 at 4:30 p.m. The board unanimously approved prior meeting minutes. A public attendee
The Monson Conservation Commission unanimously waived its Right of First Refusal for a 2.65-acre parcel on Lower Hampden Road owned by Anthony Patalano, finding the lot unsuitable for conservation despite ecological constraints. Chairperson Glenn Colburn expressed concern that the Planning Board
Monson Planning Board approves estate lot and recommends Planned Village District zoning. Chair Craig Sweitzer presided as the board unanimously approved a special permit for Gleb Leiderman's Paradise Lake Road estate lot, confirming dimensional compliance and reattaching five standard conditions