Select Board approves regional drug task force participation and senior program changes. Police Chief Donald Murphy requested and received board authorization for Bolton to join the Worcester Drug Task Force, with one officer assigned to coordinate regional drug enforcement efforts, approved 3-0 by
Board of Health approves building and septic permits; defers beaver work. Chair Chris Rogers, Member Christopher Slade, and Member Wendy Karlon approved nine building permits and four septic or sewer-line permits, including decks, sheds, a new garage, and ice dam repairs across Bolton. Health Agent
Bolton Health Board clears Title 5 review, adopts monthly schedule for summer. Chair Chris Rogers and members Christopher Slade and Wendy Karlon reviewed nine building permits, three business certificates, and septic permits. Health Agent Bill Brookings reported that a Title 5 sewer inspection at
The Bolton Select Board voted unanimously to appoint nine members to a new Town Building Task Force studying whether to keep or sell Town Hall and the Houghton Building.
Bolton Select Board unanimously appoints nine members to Town Building Task Force. The task force, including Planning Board designee James Barr and Historical Commission applicant Bob Busche, will evaluate whether Bolton should retain Town Hall and Houghton Building or sell and pursue commercial
Planning Board unanimously released South Bolton Estates from covenant on June 10. The board voted 4-0 to approve the tri-party agreement with a June 2027 expiration, allowing prospective buyer Brian Lee to proceed with closing on Lot 6. The board also reviewed a draft bylaw for the Forbush Mill
Bolton Public Ways Safety Committee meets with newly appointed Police Chief on traffic safety initiatives. Chief Donald Murphy discussed Route 117 as the town's top traffic safety concern and acknowledged heavy traffic entering and exiting the Alta Nashoba Valley apartment complex. The Chief stated
Bolton Transfer Station Committee raises senior bag age to 65. The committee voted 4-1 to raise the age threshold for the $100 annual free bag program from 61 to 65 years old, responding to Select Board questions about the program. Committee members David Bosselait, Christopher Erickson, Paige
Bolton Historical Commission approves supplies for document preservation. Chairman Robert Busch reported the Commission unanimously authorized a $550 purchase for storage cartons and rolled plan storage as requested by the Town Clerk's Office. Busch also agreed to represent the Commission on the
Parks board approves $770 in spending for summer events and administrative needs. The Bolton Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved $500 for a Rubbermaid storage container at the town beach and up to $270 for puzzle purchases for a June 11 event. Chair Martha Babbit led the commission