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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Bolton, Massachusetts · Change town
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Government · Select Board

Bolton joins Worcester Drug Task Force in regional law enforcement move

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

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Government · Board of Health

Health Board completes Title 5 review, approves routine permits

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

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Government · Select Board

Bolton appoints nine members to Town Building Task Force

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

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board Unanimously Releases South Bolton Estates Covenant

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

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Committee meets with new Police Chief on traffic safety

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

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Transfer Station Committee Raises Senior Bag Age to 65

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

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