Select Board approves 116-acre conservation land purchase
Monson Select Board unanimously dedicates $250,000 for conservation and open space land purchase. The board voted to acquire approximately 116.5 acres on Reimers Road under Monson Conservation Commission management. The board also established a Municipal Financial Sustainability Task Force to
Select Board · Meeting of June 9, 2026
Monson Select Board unanimously dedicates $250,000 for conservation and open space land purchase. The board voted to acquire approximately 116.5 acres on Reimers Road under Monson Conservation Commission management. The board also established a Municipal Financial Sustainability Task Force to examine revenue and expense options over five years, focusing on regional cooperation and shared services.
Town Administrator Jennifer L. Wolowicz reported that $383,000 in budget reductions were required for FY27, affecting the library and Council on Aging staffing. The board approved six board appointments and ratified Lieutenant Adam Szymanski's employment contract.
Highway Surveyor Ben Murphy reported the State Hospital Road bridge closing June 21 for 18 months of reconstruction.
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Source: the Select Board meeting of June 9, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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