Monson Board of Health allows mobile food truck reinspection before June fireworks event. Operators John and Misty Placzek of Madd Eatz Mobile Food Truck must address violations found by Public Health Inspector Lily Juda during a May 1 inspection, including food debris buildup and improper bread
Monson Select Board unanimously appoints town counsel and greenlights first clerk fee increases in 23 years. Town Clerk Mary Watson's office will raise vital records from $8 to $10, dog licenses for fixed dogs from $5 to $10, and six other fee categories, effective July 1. The board also
Monson Annual Town Meeting adopts Planned Village District zoning and 30.4 million dollar FY27 budget. Voters approved a comprehensive zoning amendment submitted by the Planning Board to establish a new Planned Village District on the former Monson Developmental Center campus, creating two
Cemetery Commission approves April minutes, expresses unanimous concern over possible budget cut. Dr. Richard M. Smith warned that a departmental cut would constitute "failing everybody that bought a grave," and members discussed tightening operations if next year's budget proves tighter.
Water Commission rejects Finance Committee stipend recommendation. The Monson Water and Sewer Commission objected to a Finance Committee recommendation that elected officials give up their annual stipends, stating the $3,156 compensation is already factored into approved budgets and rates.
Monson School Committee unanimously approved amended school choice allocations and a five-year transportation contract. Superintendent Paul Foster recommended increasing kindergarten choice seats from two to four and reducing fifth grade seats from ten to two to accommodate higher kindergarten
Select Board approves $30.4M FY27 budget with modest school increase and town cuts. The joint Select Board and Finance Committee meeting on May 4 unanimously backed a combined budget totaling $30,396,243, with schools receiving $11,351,837, a 1.9 percent increase, and town departments absorbing
Monson Board of Assessors approves motor vehicle abatements and property exemptions in routine vote. Chair Christopher W. Haley, Vice Chair Dorothy P. Jenkins, and Clerk Russell A. Bressette Jr. unanimously approved motor vehicle and trailer abatements of $3,356.24 and six personal exemptions
Monson Select Board rescinds prior budget cuts, backs energy debt question. Vice Chair Patricia A. Oney and members John R. Morrell and Peter Warren unanimously rescinded cuts to parks and recreation, the cemetery department, and Council on Aging staffing after agreeing the town cannot sustainably
Conservation Commission unanimously approves demolition of 175 State Ave buildings. Chairperson Glenn Colburn and the seven-member commission voted unanimously to issue an Order of Conditions allowing Westmass Area Development Corporation to proceed with abatement and demolition of multiple
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