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Agriculture Commission advances farmer's market and local farms directory.

The Monson Agriculture Commission unanimously approved a survey for a Local Farms Directory and advanced planning for a Wednesday farmer's market running June 24 through August 26, hosted by the Senior Center. Chair Bob Skalbite reported the Farmland of Local Importance designation is weeks away

Finance Committee discusses budget scenarios, school proposal ahead of tri-board meeting

Finance Committee explores level-funded budget as school superintendent works toward reduced proposal. Chair Peter Fimognari requested line-by-line departmental budgets showing where cuts will occur, while Administrative staff member Sherri Roberson presented multiple fiscal projections. School

School Committee reviews FY 2027 budget pressures, level funding directive

Monson School Committee reviews FY 2027 budget under level-funding directive. Superintendent Paul N. Foster and the committee discussed revenue adjustments, potential cost reductions, and equity concerns: Monson students at Pathfinder Regional School receive 5.5 times more funding per resident than

Board of Assessors approves $17,629 in motor vehicle abatements, exemptions

Monson Board of Assessors approves $17,629 in vehicle abatements and 22 personal exemptions. Chair Christopher W. Haley, Vice Chair Dorothy P. Jenkins, and Clerk Russell A. Bressette Jr. unanimously approved the abatements and signed excise commitment #2 for $137,269.55, with Bressette Jr.

Water & Sewer Commission approves FY2027 rate increases.

Water & Sewer Commission approves FY2027 rate increases effective April 1. Superintendent Craig Jalbert and the Commission, led by Chairman Marshall L. Harris, voted unanimously to raise the water consumption rate from $7.30 to $7.60 per 1,000 gallons and restructure water service fees including