Spencer Board continues National Grid public hearing pending site plan details. At a formal hearing on National Grid's proposal to expand the Meadow Road substation from 40 to 95 megavolt-ampere capacity, residents raised concerns about pole placement, tree removal on Charlton Road, and potential
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 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 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 Board of Selectmen approves $950,000 grant application for downtown revitalization. The board on March 30 unanimously supported submission of a Community Development Block Grant application seeking federal funding that could support demolition of 15 Wall Street and a planning study to
Spencer Board of Selectmen deliberates 632,845 dollars in potential overrides before warrant deadline. The board held a joint meeting with the Finance Committee to review FY2027 budgets, discussing a 264,455 dollar override for schools and a 368,390 dollar override to retain fire personnel when the
Spencer board receives FY27 budget proposals without votes. The joint Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee hearing on March 10 covered eight departments, with key proposals including a $1,560,828 Bay Path Regional Vocational Technical School assessment, a $35,490 reduction in Parks and
Spencer Board of Selectmen unanimously approves Cherry Street Fire Station property agreement. The board voted 5-0 to approve the Purchase and Sale Agreement and Land Development Agreement for the fire station following legal review by Town Counsel and buyer counsel. Town Administrator Jeff Bridges
Spencer board approves fire truck purchase and street improvements. Vice-Chairman Jonathan F. Viner presided as the Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a new pumper truck for the Fire Department with $100,000 allocated for first-year lease costs. The board also approved a $52,500 change order
Spencer selectmen award O'Gara Park grandstand project to Paqcon LLC. The Board unanimously approved a $192,000 contract for roof repair, structural work, and upgrades, passing over a lower $154,000 bid after determining the apparent low-bidder had multiple active projects and several occupational
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