Spencer Board of Selectmen unanimously approves utilities superintendent hire, 11 Cherry Street property agreement. The board backed an employment agreement for John Small, a 17-year public works veteran from Ashland, as Utilities and Facilities Superintendent. The board also unanimously approved a
Spencer Sewer Board unanimously approves six warrant articles, consents to contractor transition. The commissioners approved warrant articles 21 through 26 and consented to continue sewer operations under an existing contract now managed by Wind River Environmental, following J&M Transfer's sale of
SPENCER -- April 15, 2026, Spencer East Brookfield School Committee approves nearly $598,000 in transfers and reserve spending to close FY26 budget gaps. The committee voted unanimously at its April 15 meeting to approve
Spencer's Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved four zoning applications on April 14, granting permits and variances to four applicants.
Spencer Board of Selectmen approves Main and Ash Street change order and EMT retirement classification. The Board voted 3-2 to approve a 10,000 dollar change order from B.R. Bak Enterprises for additional asphalt costs on the Main and Ash Street paving project. In a unanimous vote, the Board
Spencer Board of Assessors unanimously approved 58 motor vehicle abatement applications and processed real estate exemptions totaling more than $9,000 at its April 13 meeting. Members Nancy Herholz, Elaine Jaquith, and Pam Woodbury (by phone), with Principal Assessor Linda LeBlanc, approved motor
Spencer Conservation Commission approves wetland review for Hansen construction project. The commission voted unanimously to approve an Abbreviated Notification of Resource Area Delineation for C.R. Hansen Construction LLC at Lot 3 and Lot 4, Capen Road after site consultants confirmed accuracy of
Spencer Board of Health approves Westland Drive septic plan unanimously. Members Danielle Gebo, Frank White, and Daniel Shields approved the septic system plan for 9 Westland Drive despite a failing system and substandard 54-foot separation to the owner's well when 100 feet is required. The board
Spencer selectboard approves school override ballot question, clears beer event. The board unanimously placed a $264,445 operating override for Spencer East Brookfield Regional School District on the May 12 town election ballot on a 4-0 roll call vote. Chairman Grigg participated remotely; Vice
Spencer water board approves warrant articles for May town meeting. The three-member Board of Water Commissioners unanimously approved five warrant articles (Articles 18-22) for the May 7 Annual Town Meeting, with Interim Superintendent Gary Kellaher presenting departmental priorities. The