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Douglas Finance Committee Reviews Tight Budget With 20 School Cuts and Surprise Backhoe Failure

DOUGLAS — April 7, 2026 — Douglas Finance Committee previews tight May 4 town meeting warrant dominated by school cuts, capital needs, and a vanishing free cash cushion. Meeting April 7, the committee heard that a surprise highway backhoe failure and doubled sludge-disposal costs — the water department's single largest

Douglas Finance Committee Reviews Tight Budget With 20 School Cuts and Surprise Backhoe Failure

DOUGLAS — April 7, 2026 — Douglas Finance Committee previews tight May 4 town meeting warrant dominated by school cuts, capital needs, and a vanishing free cash cushion. Meeting April 7, the committee heard that a surprise highway backhoe failure and doubled sludge-disposal costs — the water department's single largest

Douglas Capital Planning Committee Approves Five-Year Plan Through Fiscal Year 2032

DOUGLAS — April 7, 2026 — Douglas Capital Planning Committee approves five-year capital plan through fiscal year 2032. The committee voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt the plan, which targets roughly $1.25 million in annual capital spending and adds a placeholder for a highway facility bond in fiscal year 2028 at

Douglas Capital Planning Committee Approves Five-Year Plan Through Fiscal Year 2032

DOUGLAS — April 7, 2026 — Douglas Capital Planning Committee approves five-year capital plan through fiscal year 2032. The committee voted unanimously Tuesday to adopt the plan, which targets roughly $1.25 million in annual capital spending and adds a placeholder for a highway facility bond in fiscal year 2028 at

Douglas Conservation Commission Approves 48 Shady Lane Home With Eight-Tree Planting Condition

DOUGLAS — April 6, 2026 — Douglas Conservation Commission approves single-family home on White Reservoir after months of debate over flood-zone setbacks. The commission voted 4-0 Monday to issue an order of conditions for applicants Linda and Douglas Ward for a home at 48 Shady Lane (DEP file 143-

Douglas Conservation Commission Approves 48 Shady Lane Home With Eight-Tree Planting Condition

DOUGLAS — April 6, 2026 — Douglas Conservation Commission approves single-family home on White Reservoir after months of debate over flood-zone setbacks. The commission voted 4-0 Monday to issue an order of conditions for applicants Linda and Douglas Ward for a home at 48 Shady Lane (DEP file 143-

Douglas Honor Committee Plans Memorial Day and 250th Anniversary Parades

DOUGLAS — April 2, 2026 — Douglas Honor and Heritage Committee advances plans for Memorial Day and 250th anniversary parades. The committee met April 2 with Detective McLaughlin of the Douglas Police Department, who confirmed full traffic and safety staffing for both events and said he needed firmer participant numbers as planning

Douglas ZBA Opens 40B Hearing on 30-Unit Southwest Main Street Duplex Project

DOUGLAS — April 1, 2026 — Douglas ZBA opens first hearing on a 30-unit Chapter 40B duplex project at 30 Southwest Main Street. The board heard from applicant's consultant Dean Harrison and engineer Mark Gates of Land Planning, who presented plans for 15 duplex buildings on roughly 28 acres

Douglas ZBA Opens 40B Hearing on 30-Unit Southwest Main Street Duplex Project

DOUGLAS — April 1, 2026 — Douglas ZBA opens first hearing on a 30-unit Chapter 40B duplex project at 30 Southwest Main Street. The board heard from applicant's consultant Dean Harrison and engineer Mark Gates of Land Planning, who presented plans for 15 duplex buildings on roughly 28 acres

Douglas Select Board Approves Grants, Website Upgrade Amid $762,000 School Budget Gap

DOUGLAS — March 31, 2026 — Douglas Select Board hears dire FY27 school budget with $762,000 gap and 19.5 positions already cut. Superintendent Paul Vieira told the board Tuesday that the Douglas Public Schools have eliminated 12 teachers and six paraprofessionals in a preliminary FY27 budget that still falls $762,

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