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Douglas police budget holds staffing steady, drops cruiser purchase for FY27

DOUGLAS — January 27, 2026 — Douglas Finance Committee reviews $2.55 million police budget request with no new hires or cruisers. Chief Nick Blinchinikio and Lieutenant Travis Gould presented the fiscal year 2027 spending plan to the committee Tuesday, seeking $2,351,783 in salaries and $201,195 in expenses — a

Douglas Heritage and Honor Committee sets June 27 for Independence Day parade

DOUGLAS — January 22, 2026 — Douglas committee formally renames itself and sets June 27 for an Independence Day parade. The group, previously known as the Douglas 250th Committee, voted unanimously at its January 22 meeting to adopt the name Douglas Heritage and Honor Committee and to schedule the Independence Day parade

Douglas Building Panel Advances Fire Station Bid, Reviews Costlier Demolition Project

Douglas Building and Facilities Construction Committee charts path on fire station bid and asbestos demolition. The committee, chaired by Shirley Mazinski, received updates from facilities administrator Matt Wojcik at the January 21 meeting on a range of municipal capital projects.

Douglas Master Plan Committee Drops Late Workshop, Confirms Project Can Finish On Budget

DOUGLAS — January 21, 2026 — Douglas Master Plan Committee eliminates planned public workshop and confirms $12,862 project balance. The committee voted to drop a tentative May community workshop from the master plan schedule, relying instead on a required public comment period opening around May 21 once graphic design is complete.

Douglas Select Board Fills Assessors Vacancy, Votes Against Regional Dispatch Bid

DOUGLAS — January 20, 2026 — Douglas Select Board fills assessors vacancy, rejects regional dispatch push, and approves new fire contract tier. The board voted 5-0 Tuesday to appoint Arthur Griffin, a previously certified former member, to fill a vacancy on the Board of Assessors that had forced the cancellation of

Douglas Planning Board Continues Freshwater Preserve Hearing, Orders Independent Peer Review

DOUGLAS — January 14, 2026 — Douglas Planning Board continues Freshwater Preserve subdivision hearing as right-of-way waiver and water supply questions go unresolved. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to push the public hearing on Eastland Partners, Inc.'s proposed 10-lot, single-family Freshwater Preserve development off Southwest Main

Douglas Water Commission Schedules Budget Session After $100,000 in Surprise Repair Costs

Douglas Water Civil Commission flags roughly $100,000 in unexpected wastewater plant repair costs.

Douglas 250th Anniversary Committee Eyes June 27 for Parade and Community Celebration

DOUGLAS — January 8, 2026 — Douglas volunteers planning the town's 250th anniversary celebration leaned toward a June 27 date at a January 8 committee meeting, stepping back from the original July 4 target after members raised concerns about vacation conflicts, food truck availability, and whether town employees could legally

Douglas Zoning Board Denies Pine Street Trailer Permit, Cites Bylaw on Catastrophic Events

DOUGLAS — January 7, 2026 — Douglas Zoning Board rejects trailer permit for Pine Street homeowner, continues disputed lakefront lot case. The board voted unanimously to deny a special permit sought by Cassidy Granger to live in a fifth-wheel trailer at 106 Pine Street while constructing a new home, with Acting

Douglas Zoning Board Denies Pine Street Trailer Permit, Cites Bylaw on Catastrophic Events

DOUGLAS — January 7, 2026 — Douglas Zoning Board rejects trailer permit for Pine Street homeowner, continues disputed lakefront lot case. The board voted unanimously to deny a special permit sought by Cassidy Granger to live in a fifth-wheel trailer at 106 Pine Street while constructing a new home, with Acting

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