Spencer Selectmen demand sidewalk contractor fix accessibility violations at no cost. The board voted unanimously to order B.R. Bak Enterprises to remove and replace noncompliant transitions at four Ash Street locations that failed state and federal standards. The Selectmen also unanimously
Planning Board approves Eagleton completion certificate, Hastings ANR, continues Casey Road hearings. Chair Robert Ceppi's board issued a Certificate of Completion for 4 & 6 Eagleton Street following peer review and site inspection that confirmed stormwater management compliance. The board
Spencer Board of Selectmen unanimously approved two one-day special alcoholic beverage licenses for fairgrounds events. John Samek of Hardwick Vineyard & Winery received a Wines Only License for the July 18 Tylers Heart Fundraiser and all four days of the Spencer Fair (September 4-7, 2026), while
Spencer Zoning Board defers two variance applications. The board unanimously continued hearings on Kenneth MacDonald's proposal to demolish seasonal camps and build a 3,000-square-foot home on Wilson Avenue and Albert and Donna Starr's request for an accessory dwelling unit on Washburn Drive, with
Spencer sewer board approves $489,378 system rehabilitation project with federal grant support. Commissioners Francis X. White and Lawrence H. Dufault voted unanimously on July 8 to award the contract to Insituform, funded by a $436,900 Rural Development grant and $61,478 town contribution. The
Spencer Board of Water Commissioners approves FY27 pipe procurement. Superintendent Doug Small reported that the Route 9 water main project is complete and lead service line inventory work is on schedule to finish this week. The board waived late fees for two residents disputing payment timing and
Spencer Board of Selectmen unanimously approves first-due fire software and declines property purchase. The Board voted 5-0 to contract with First Due to replace the Fire Department's aging ESO/Firehouse platform, aligning it with regional dispatch systems, and unanimously rejected the town's right
Spencer Planning Board approves Kingsbury Road three-lot driveway easement. The board unanimously approved a stormwater permit and special permit for John Mahaney to develop a common driveway easement at 26 Kingsbury Road that will service three residential lots in the Rural Residential zoning
Spencer sewer board approves chemicals and reverses Chestnut Street fee. Chair Francis X. White and Clerk Lawrence H. Dufault, the two members present, unanimously approved four chemical supply vendors with bids ranging from $0.1591 to $1.64 per gallon and approved a bill adjustment for 16 Wall
Spencer Selectmen unanimously approve rescue squad asset transfer amendment. Town Administrator Jeff Bridges presented the First Amendment to remove a contradictory sentence from the Asset Transfer Agreement with the Spencer Rescue Squad. All five board members voted in favor on June 16, including