Richard Sugden Library's School Summer Reading 2026 program is open to all ages as Spencer heads into a quiet mid-June weekend. The library at 8 Pleasant St. is accepting sign-ups now through its website and in person during regular hours. No new items came from the town's News Flash fe…
Spencer Board of Selectmen announces settlement of Massachusetts Broken Stone litigation. The board met June 11 with Chairman Gary E Woodbury, Vice Chair Jonathan F. Viner, Clerk Christopher L. Woodbury, and Member Norman C. Letendre, Jr. present; Selectman Jared J.B. Grigg was absent. Chairman
Spencer sewer board approves three new residential and commercial property connections. The commissioners approved a three-bedroom home on Clark Street ($6,930 connection fee), an expanded barbershop at 200 Main Street ($1,760 flow fee), and 12 apartments at Chestnut Street properties ($36,960
Spencer Board of Selectmen approves regional emergency medical services agreements and ambulance billing policies. In unanimously approved votes, the board backed seven intercept agreements establishing a flat $300 advanced life support fee and nine mutual aid agreements with neighboring
Spencer Economic Development Committee prioritizes business outreach and downtown improvements. The committee voted 4-0 to approve prior minutes and progressed action items including a planned business survey with in-person outreach, downtown parking partnership negotiations, and comprehensive
Spencer Water Commissioners unanimously approve compliance proposal, authorize service termination at delinquent property. The board voted to accept a HazCommpliance LLC proposal addressing OSHA, EPA, DOT, and NFPA regulatory standards. On resident accounts, the board denied a late fee waiver for
Spencer Library Trustees reviewed spring programming and budget reporting at their April meeting. Director Cheryl Donahue reported expanded children's offerings including Community Connections kindergarten classes, mythology-themed voting activities, and upcoming programs featuring a read-to-dog
Spencer's Board of Selectmen approved four contracts including a three-year IT services deal. The Board unanimously approved agreements with ClearCom IT Solutions for managed IT services, BETA Group for paving inspection on East Charlton Road, the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission
Spencer Board of Selectmen approves $22,800 library elevator repair. The five-member board voted unanimously on May 21 to hire Worcester Elevator Company to replace the pump and motor unit at the Sugden Public Library for $22,800, with funds drawn from the Building Repair Funds capital account.
Spencer Zoning Board clears downtown housing project and four additional variances. The board unanimously approved a 12-unit apartment complex at 53 Chestnut Street with 18 parking spaces at a separate lot, along with variances for a 16-by-34-foot home addition, two lot-line corrections addressing