Hubbardston Open Space Committee unanimously approved wording for a memorial to longtime advocate Dottie Athens and submitted $6,320 in project funding for town consideration. Chair Bob Hatch had requested $20,000 initially but scaled back after being advised the larger amount would strain the
Planning Board approves suite of e-codification updates to town bylaws. Chair Kristofer Munroe and members Francois Steiger, Alan Carpenter, and Mark Kresge voted unanimously to update definitions of accessory dwelling units, nonconforming uses and structures, and correct wording errors in articles
Hubbardston Select Board reorganizes with Kathryn V. Young as Chair. The board unanimously elected Peter J. Walker Vice Chair and Terry Tyler Clerk following Tyler's swearing in. In its main action, the board unanimously authorized placing a debt exclusion question for the Municipal Complex project
Board of Assessors approves routine warrants and land applications. Chair John Prentiss called the May 13 meeting to order with member Jeffery Young present and member Albert Afonso absent. The board signed May motor vehicle excise abatements, five Chapter 61A certificates, and the Fitchburg
Cemetery Commission restricts vehicle traffic at Greenwood Cemetery over safety concerns. Chair Paul Sweeney announced installation of locks on the cast iron gate at Greenwood Cemetery due to safety concerns from deterioration; pedestrian access remains available through a separate gate. The
Montachusett Regional Planning Commission approves April minutes and nominates executive slate at May meeting. The commission unanimously accepted the April 2026 cash schedule showing a balance of $618,869.95 after warrant expenditures of $252,535.10. Kristofer Munroe of Hubbardston was nominated
Hubbardston Library Trustees approve fund reallocation to cover facility repairs. The board voted 4-0-1 to recode $5,777 in emergency repair costs for the lower annex heater, boiler room, and lower foyer leaks from the Services Account to the State Aid account, with an additional $1,480 in library
Planning Board approves Suchocki subdivision lot split. The board unanimously approved an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan that creates a new three-acre lot with 356 feet of frontage on Birches Road, while preserving over ten acres with the existing parcel. Applicant engineer Trevor Fletcher of
Hubbardston conservation panel approves permits for pond expansion and boat-ramp upgrades. The Conservation Commission voted unanimously on May 5 to approve Orders of Conditions for Thomas Christopher's pond expansion on Gardner Road and the state Department of Fish and Game's parking and pier
Hubbardston Select Board approves bandstand repairs amid school budget pressures. The board voted 3-1 with one abstention to approve the Lions Club's request for bandstand work at the recreation field, with Member Kris E. Pareago recusing himself due to his club membership. Interim Town
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