Government · Zoning Board
Douglas ZBA Approves North Village Lighting Fixture Change, Continues Two Cases
Douglas Zoning Board approves North Village lighting change, tables two cases in abbreviated July session.
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Government · Board of Selectmen
Douglas Board of Selectmen approves pole petition, tree care plan, and scarecrow contest
Douglas Board of Selectmen clears pole petition, scarecrow contest, and tree care in five unanimous votes.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of June 29, 2026 through July 5, 2026
Two Douglas obituaries were published during the week of June 29 through July 5, 2026: Plays, Barbara E., 87, and Augusta, Lawrence Jr., 81, both of Douglas, both dying June 30, 2026. Barbara E. Plays, born in Milford, Massachusetts, was survived by five children, a significant other, a…
Sports
Douglas sports roundup, June 29 to July 5
Douglas's Recreation Commission voted unanimously on June 29 to approve a full infield renovation of the smaller Soldiers' Field baseball diamond, with construction expected in August and funded entirely by the Douglas Youth Baseball and Softball League. The project will include a new p…
Government · Other Committee
Douglas Heritage Committee authorizes grant signature, schedules fall baseball game planning
Douglas Heritage and Honor Committee wraps Fourth of July event debrief, authorizes $1,000 grant signatory, and eyes fall baseball game.
Government · Other Committee
Douglas EDC approves minutes, sets August grant strategy session with CMRPC
DOUGLAS -- July 1, 2026, Douglas Economic Development Commission sets August grant session as downtown projects await funding. The commission, meeting July 1, voted unanimously to accept its June 10 minutes with two corrections, a
Government · Board of Selectmen
Douglas Board of Selectmen Unanimously Ratifies Kelly Manning as New Fire Chief
DOUGLAS -- June 30, 2026, Douglas names Kelly Manning fire chief and renews town administrator's contract in unanimous votes. The Board of Selectmen voted 5-0 twice on the same agenda item Tuesday,
Government · Other Committee
Douglas Recreation Commission Approves Soldiers Field Infield Renovation for August Start
DOUGLAS -- June 29, 2026, Douglas Recreation Commission approves Soldiers Field infield renovation and reorganizes leadership. The commission unanimously reelected Ryan Hogan as chairman and Hannah Stevens as vice chair at its June 29 meeting,
Government · Other Committee
Douglas Heritage Committee Finalizes Parade Logistics for Town's 300th Anniversary Celebration
DOUGLAS -- June 25, 2026, Douglas Heritage and Honor Committee finalizes parade and festival plans for the town's 300th anniversary celebration Saturday. The committee, which operates entirely on fundraising and personal funds with
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This Week in Douglas: Jun 15 - Jun 21
2 stories from Douglas News this week.