Monson School Committee unanimously approves grade 1 relocation and bus contract bid. The committee voted 5-0 to authorize issuance of a five-year bid for bus transportation as the current contract expires June 30, with Superintendent Paul Foster citing cost stability advantages of longer terms.
Monson Conservation Commission approves bridge permit extension and resolves wetlands violation. The Commission voted unanimously to extend the State Hospital Road Bridge replacement permit for three years, with applicant Jeffrey Daley of Westmass Area Development now facing expiration in April
Monson Select Board approves early voting window for May-June election. Town Clerk Mary Watson reported that 33 percent of voters used early or mail voting in the prior cycle, both offered at no state cost. The Board unanimously backed in-person early voting May 30 through June 5, with sessions
Finance Committee reviews preliminary Fire and Police budgets before tri-board meeting. Fire Chief Brian Harris and Police Chief Nicholas Gasperini each presented departmental budgets with discussion of budget asks and operational status. Town financial staff Sherri Roberson and Jennifer Wolowicz
The Committee to Research the Use of an Electronic Voting System advanced a proposal to the Select Board requesting a warrant article for system funding. Chair John Morrell, along with members Mary Watson, Peter Matrow, Alice Davey, and Keith Valley, refined the document by removing restrictive
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
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