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
Monson School Committee Finance Subcommittee discusses significant fiscal shortfalls in transportation and operations. Vice Chair Karen Nothe-Valley chaired the discussion with School Committee Chair Alison Morgan and Superintendent Paul Foster, addressing a transportation shortfall of
Select Board approves seven municipal appointments, backs 1,000-dollar allocation for Citizen of the Year. Peter Warren, Patricia A. Oney, and John R. Morrell unanimously appointed Dominique Batiste to the Board of Registrars; Joseph Logliaci and Richard Smith as constables; Justin Larivee to
Monson School Committee Curriculum Subcommittee endorses four curriculum adoptions for full committee consideration. Chair Alison Morgan and members Jamie Murphy and Superintendent Paul Foster reviewed Core Knowledge Language Arts for K-5 (three-year cost $124,757), Into Literature for grades 6-8
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
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