After State Fails to Pass Bag Ban, Town to Consider One
By Max Frazier The Town Council will consider a local plastic bag ban now that the General Assembly has adjourned for the year with no final action on a statewide bag ban. “We were waiting to see what the state was going to do, since state laws take precedence over...
Council Approves 4 Municipal Union Contracts
By Elizabeth F. McNamara One by one, consultant Mike D’Amico took the Town Council through the language changes and financial implications of the four remaining municipal union contracts up for ratification. And, one by one, the Town Council voted to approve the...
Council to Review, Vote On 4 Union Contracts Monday
By Elizabeth F. McNamara The Town Council Monday night is scheduled to vote on the four remaining municipal union contracts that expire the end of this month: police, DPW, municipal employees, and civilian EGPD employees. The vote will be preceded by explanations of...
Field Trip Policy Challenge: How to Handle Club Trips?
By Elizabeth F. McNamara The high school chess club meets after school, is open to anyone with an interest in chess, has a picture in the yearbook and uses chess sets brought in from home. It’s a club, an uncomplicated club. Until, that is, they decide they’d like to...
Council Approves $62.6 Million Budget with 2 Tax Rates
By Elizabeth F. McNamara The Town Council approved the $62.6 million fiscal year 2020 budget Monday night in a straight 5-0 vote, which included the town’s first-ever two-tiered tax rate. Residents will see a .9 percent tax increase, from $23 per $1,000 assessed...Upcoming Events
Jul
16
Tue
7:00 pm
School Committee Meeting 7/16/19
@ Cole Middle School Library
School Committee Meeting 7/16/19
@ Cole Middle School Library
Jul 16 @ 7:00 pm
The agenda includes a possible vote on a new director of finance, administration and operations as well as a vote on engaging finance consultant Mike D’Amico for help with a transition to a new administrator[...]
Jul
17
Wed
7:00 pm
Planning Board Meeting
@ Town Hall Council Chambers
Planning Board Meeting
@ Town Hall Council Chambers
Jul 17 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The existing house at 32 Exchange St., which is slated for demolition. The Planning Board meets Wednesday, July 17, at 7 p.m. On the agenda, the board will review the preliminary plan for a 12-unit[...]
Jul
18
Thu
6:30 pm
Acoustic Dream at Academy Field
@ Academy Field
Acoustic Dream at Academy Field
@ Academy Field
Jul 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
All summer concerts will be held at Academy Field on Thursdays. This year there will be a food truck at each concert starting at 6pm. Each night the truck will be different as well as[...]
Jul
19
Fri
9:00 am
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Goddard Park Farmers Market
@ Goddard Park Farmers Market
Jul 19 @ 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
The Goddard Park Farmers Market offers more than 20 vendors selling everything from produce and plants, to meat, fish and cheese, to flowers, pet treats and homemade personal care products. It’s a lovely spot for[...]
Jul
20
Sat
7:30 pm
Outdoor Movie
@ Academy Field, Behind Swift Community Center
Outdoor Movie
@ Academy Field, Behind Swift Community Center
Jul 20 @ 7:30 pm
Bring your blanket! The MSA is proud to present our annual free Outdoor Movie event, held on Academy Field (Behind Swift Community Center, 121 Peirce Street). All movies begin at dusk. Refreshments will be available on-site for purchase. Be[...]