Middleborough Conservation Commission approves Nemasket River restoration expansion. The commission unanimously approved an amended Order of Conditions for invasive weed removal work on the Nemasket River, the third phase of an ongoing ecological restoration project funded by a $35,000 grant from
Finance Committee begins preliminary FY27 budget review. Chair Robert Sullivan led members Nathan Demers, Alan R. Krischner, and Eric Machado through the first round of departmental budget discussions, with the school budget adjusted to $42,550,000, down $400,000 from the original proposal. Several
The Select Board unanimously approved a $210,000 land purchase adjacent to the Spruce Street well from retained earnings, aimed at protecting the town's best-performing water source and reserving space for future well replacement infrastructure. Chair Teresa Kelly Farley and board members also
Middleborough Library Board nominates Marla Snyder to fill trustee vacancy. Trustee John Costello moved to nominate Snyder, with all five voting trustees in favor and Board Chair Jim Okolita recused. The board also authorized Chair Okolita to respond to a public records request from the Friends of
Zoning Board of Appeals continues two special permit hearings to April 23. The board voted unanimously to extend the Brandon Barry Pavestone warehouse application at 18 Cowan Drive to allow design revisions responding to Department of Public Works comments. In the more contentious matter, the board
Middleborough Finance Committee confronts FY27 budget gap threatening up to 30 town positions. Robert Sullivan was elected Finance Committee chair and Nathan Demers vice chair; Demers prevailed 4-2 over Matthew Phillips for the vice seat. Interim Town Manager Joe Perkins informed the committee that
Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission votes to recommend vehicle gate at Thomas Park. Following Warden Ron Burgess's report of dual-wheeled truck tire tracks observed near the water's edge, the commission voted unanimously to send a letter to the town manager recommending installation
Middleborough Council on Aging Board addresses FY'27 budget pressures and capital constraints. The board approved the FY'26 year-to-date finance report and Director Holly Begley's report, noting tight budget management with town leadership announcing possible FY'27 layoffs. The Capital Planning
Planning Board reorganizes with Allin Frawley as Chair and Nancy Kefalis as Vice Chair. The board unanimously approved a $2,590 payment to PMP Consulting, Inc. and voted 4:0:1 to accept a Preliminary Subdivision Plan for 177 East Grove Street, N.E.S.P., LLC. Reappointing Leeann Bradley as the
Middleborough Park Commission unanimously retained Garrett Perry as Chair and Dawn Savery as Vice Chair at its April 7 meeting. Park Superintendent Fran Cass reported the department has submitted three budget reduction scenarios to the Interim Town Manager: 5, 10, and 20 percent. Cass warned that a
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