Government & development in Spencer

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Last 14 days

• Spencer records nine deed transfers in September. Spencer News reviewed registry filings and found nine properties in town changed ownership in September, with the recorded sale prices still pending at the registry of deeds.Spencer News
• DPW lists seven streets for October roadwork. The Department of Public Works named seven streets for October roadwork: Adams, Pond, Salem, McDonald from Salem to Maple, Main Street Terrace, Cherry from Muzzy to Maple, and Ash from Cherry to Holmes.Town of Spencer
• Town settles lawsuit with Massachusetts Broken Stone. Spencer has resolved a lawsuit involving Massachusetts Broken Stone, according to a notice posted on the town's website. Terms of the settlement were not detailed in the announcement.Town of Spencer
• Spencer sees 9 deeds recorded in past month. Spencer News reviewed the town's latest property transfer records and found nine deeds recorded over the past month, though limited pricing detail in the filings left the broader market picture unclear.Spencer News
• Town posts notice on 2026 herbicide program. The Town of Spencer announced it will begin herbicide applications as part of a 2026 program, according to a notice posted on the town website.Town of Spencer

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 7, 5:00 p.m.: Water Commissioners meet Wednesday afternoon. The Spencer Board of Water Commissioners meets Wednesday from 5 to 6 p.m.Town of Spencer
• Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 p.m.: Four boards hold joint session Wednesday evening. Spencer's Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission hold a joint session Wednesday evening in the Great Hall at Town Hall.Town of Spencer
• Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 p.m.: Four town boards hold joint session Wednesday. The Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission hold a joint session Wednesday, October 7, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Great Hall at Spencer Town Hall, 157 Main Street.Town of Spencer
• Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 p.m.: Four boards hold joint session Wednesday. Spencer's Board of Selectmen, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission meet jointly Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Great Hall at Town Hall.Town of Spencer

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