Nine property transfers were recorded in Douglas between Aug. 14 and Sept. 12, but only one deed had a sale price recorded. The 10 Nautical Way Unit 120 condominium sold for $472,963 on Aug. 18, the sole figure available for this period's price range and median. The other eight transfers, including
Douglas Historical Commission locks in final plans for Sept. 19 ballfield event. Meeting by Zoom, members Dawn Fontaine, Christy Turgeon and Rebecca LaValley voted 3-0 to spend the commission's remaining $65 volunteer budget on popcorn, peanuts, bags and event programs.
Douglas Agricultural Commission adopts its first mission statement, eyes former VFW lot for a community garden. Member David's draft, committing the panel to "support, promote, and protect" the town's farming heritage, passed by unanimous voice vote, seconded by member Tim.
Douglas Cultural Council adds a donation box as state grant funding keeps shrinking. Members said this year's state allocation runs about $8,600, down from a typical $8,000 to $9,000, with one member noting the amount has been "getting less every year," roughly 1 percent annually.
Douglas Planning Board presses fire safety questions on solar battery storage sites.
Douglas Oktoberfest sells out all 117 vendor spots before Labor Day, the earliest in nearly 30 years.
Douglas Youth Baseball and Softball League said it will hold a Fall 2026 pre-season coaches meeting, with location and time still to be announced, as it renews its call for volunteer coaches, especially at the T-ball level. The league said several T-ball teams need coaches, no experienc…
The Worcester County Registry of Deeds recorded 12 Douglas property transfers between Aug. 7 and Sept. 5, but only one had a sale price recorded: $150,000, for a property sold by Sherry Rothwell to BankESB and Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. Seven of the 12 transfers involved banks,
Douglas Zoning Board approves two setback variances and a home coffee-roasting permit, all unanimous with only four of five seats filled. Vice Chair Michael Fitzpatrick presided for Chair Daniel Heney, absent and unreachable by Zoom, meaning every vote needed all four members' support to pass.
Douglas economic development panel confirms active data center talks, pushes zoning fix for farm restaurants.