Government · Finance Committee
Sturbridge Finance Committee backs $46 million budget, splits on library
Sturbridge Finance Committee backs a $46.1 million town budget and splits 5-2 on a library accessibility project.
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Government · Conservation
Conservation Commission votes to close hearing on stored vehicles
Sturbridge Conservation Commission closes hearing, clears path for court-ordered car removal.
Government · Zoning Board
Zoning board upholds home business ruling at Ponton Street
Sturbridge Zoning Board of Appeals upholds contested home-business ruling, adds new limits.
Government · Select Board
Sturbridge Select Board Pulls $250,000 Sidewalk Plow From Capital Plan
Sturbridge OKs a $1.85 million FY27 budget increase, tables a $250,000 sidewalk plow.
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee approves major sewer infrastructure spending
Sturbridge Finance Committee recommended approval of major sewer and water infrastructure capital projects. The committee approved two Reserve Fund transfers: $13,871.37 for Police Department vehicle engine repair and $14,351 for the Finance Director's first contract adjustment in 32 years. Major
Government · Finance Committee
Sturbridge Finance Committee Recommends Battery Storage Moratorium
Sturbridge Finance Committee backs battery storage moratorium and rate hikes ahead of town meeting.
Government · Board of Health
Board of Health advances nuisance complaint against Altruist Brewing
Board of Health advanced a formal nuisance complaint against Altruist Brewing Company. Health Director Kenneth B. Lacey Jr. reported that complaints from resident Manuel Rodriguez in October 2025 and March 2026 confirmed sour brewing odors throughout the facility; the brewery owner had agreed in
Schools · School Committee
Sturbridge School Committee OKs $14.36 million FY27 budget
Sturbridge School Committee advances a $14.36 million FY27 budget, splits off a $140,000 bus purchase.
Government · Conservation
Conservation Commission clears weed harvester for Big Alum Lake
Sturbridge Conservation Commission clears mechanical weed harvesting for Big Alum Lake, holds the line on copper treatment acreage.
Government · Select Board
Select Board approves National Grid work, Holland fiber pact
Sturbridge Select Board approves National Grid conduit work, finance director's contract and a Holland fiber-sharing pact.