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Spencer Posts Wildfire Smoke Advisory for Outdoor Workers

Spencer posted a wildfire-smoke safety advisory for outdoor workers and released its 2026 summer concert schedule, though neither posting included further specifics. A Spencer Rescue Squad update also appeared on the town's News Flash page without additional detail. Looking ahead, the P…

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Sewer board awards $489,378 rehabilitation contract.

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

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Spencer Water Board approves FY27 pipe procurement bid

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

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Spencer Transfer Station closes Saturday for Independence Day holiday

Spencer's Transfer Station will be closed Saturday, July 4, as the town observes Independence Day. The closure is the only official service disruption noted for the holiday weekend, with town offices also dark on the Fourth. Residents needing to make a drop-off run are asked to plan aro…

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Spencer Releases 2026 Summer Concert Schedule Ahead of July 4 Weekend

Spencer posts summer concert lineup as July 4 closure reminds residents to plan ahead. The town of Spencer released its full 2026 Summer Concert List on Tuesday, June 30, marking the official start of the summer programming calendar, while also alerting residents that the Transfer Stati…

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Spencer Settles Lawsuit With Massachusetts Broken Stone

Spencer settles its lawsuit with Massachusetts Broken Stone, the town confirmed Thursday. The town's official website announced the resolution of the case against Massachusetts Broken Stone, though no financial or other terms were made public. The Transfer Station will be closed July 4t…

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Spencer Transfer Station Closed July 4th; Residents Told to Plan Ahead

Spencer's Transfer Station will be closed July 4th, the town's only notable announcement in a quiet 24-hour news cycle. The town posted the holiday closure reminder Tuesday, urging residents to plan waste drop-offs before or after Independence Day; no alternate hours were offered. The t…

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Spencer Transfer Station to Close July 4; Plan Waste Runs Before Holiday

Spencer's Transfer Station will be closed July 4, the town announced Tuesday, giving residents about 11 days to plan around the holiday disruption. The single News Flash item from Town Hall carried no dollar figures or policy decisions — just a practical heads-up ahead of the long weeke…

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board approves Kingsbury Road stormwater and driveway permit

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

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