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Monson Finance Committee confronts 1.583 million dollar budget shortfall.

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

Agriculture Commission approves prior minutes, discusses farmer's market hurdles.

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.

Water Commission seeks $37,000 for Palmer Road well repairs

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

Board of Assessors approves exemptions, abatements, and revaluation plan.

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,

Select Board opens town meeting warrant, debates government study

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