Advisory Committee warns of snow and ice budget deficit
From Bolton News
- Advisory Committee reelects officers, flags budget gaps. The Advisory Committee reelected Greg Meyers vice chair and secretary and found fiscal 2026 spending came within 1.8 percent of budget, but snow and ice removal ran about $649,000 over its $180,000 appropriation, carrying a deficit into fiscal 2028.Bolton News
- Select Board approves transfer station fees, culvert funding. Operating with two of three members, the Select Board approved new transfer station sticker fees, $50 for most households and $25 for seniors, ahead of a January mandate, and authorized an appraisal for the $1.8 million Forbush Culvert No. 1 project.Bolton News
- Conservation Commission votes 3-2 to require dog leashes. The commission voted to mandate leashed dogs at Bower Springs Conservation Area after a three-month trial logged 13 violations, including one dog-bite fine, without settling the broader dispute among residents.Bolton News
- Nine Bolton properties change hands in late summer. Nine deeds were recorded in Bolton in late summer, though final sale prices for the transactions had not yet been confirmed as of the roundup.Bolton News
Coming up
- Wed, Sep 23, 6:00 p.m.: Library hosts retirement planning seminar Sept. 23. The Bolton Council on Aging sponsors a free retirement planning talk with financial professional Scott Cicerone of Centinel Financial Group at the library Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 6 to 7 p.m.Bolton Public Library
- Wed, Sep 23, 6:30 p.m.: Library craft marks new Lynn Painter book release. Fans of young-adult author Lynn Painter can make a mini book bag charm featuring her titles at the library Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.; registration required.Bolton Public Library
- Thu, Sep 24, 3:45 p.m.: Nashoba Neighbors holds monthly board meeting. The nonprofit's board meets at the library Thursday, Sept. 24, from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m. to discuss strategic priorities and organizational action.Bolton Public Library
- Thu, Sep 24, 6:00 p.m.: Library marks Fat Bear Week with bedtime storytime. Kids can wear pajamas and bring teddy bears for a bear-themed bedtime storytime at the library Thursday, Sept. 24, from 6 to 6:30 p.m.; registration required.Bolton Public Library
- Thu, Sep 24, 6:30 p.m.: Nashoba Regional football hosts Maynard Sept. 24. Maynard's varsity football team plays a nonconference road game at Nashoba Regional in Bolton on Thursday, Sept. 24, at 6:30 p.m., according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
- Fri, Sep 25, 4:00 p.m.: Nashoba Regional JV volleyball hosts Algonquin Sept. 25. Algonquin Regional's junior varsity volleyball team travels to Nashoba Regional in Bolton for a conference match Friday, Sept. 25, at 4 p.m., MaxPreps reports.MaxPreps
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