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Douglas Library Trustees Vote to Free $8,000 for Town Transfer at Spring Special Meeting

DOUGLAS — March 24, 2026 — Douglas library trustees voted unanimously to make $8,000 in unspent personnel funds available for town transfer at the upcoming spring special town meeting, with the money expected to help the fire department avoid layoffs. The Simon Fairfield Public Library Board of Trustees approved the move

Douglas Schools Face $762,000 Budget Deficit With More Layoffs Possible

DOUGLAS — March 24, 2026 — Douglas schools face a $762,000 deficit heading into May town meeting, with staff layoffs already underway. Superintendent Paul Vieira and Business and Operations Manager Diana Landry told the Finance Committee on March 24 that 19.5 positions have already been identified for elimination — including 12

Douglas Schools Face $762,000 Budget Deficit With More Layoffs Possible

DOUGLAS — March 24, 2026 — Douglas schools face a $762,000 deficit heading into May town meeting, with staff layoffs already underway. Superintendent Paul Vieira and Business and Operations Manager Diana Landry told the Finance Committee on March 24 that 19.5 positions have already been identified for elimination — including 12

Douglas Heritage Committee Advances Memorial Day and 250th Anniversary Event Plans

Douglas Heritage and Honor Committee advances planning for spring parades and a 250th anniversary block party.

Douglas Building Committee Agrees to Draft First Formal Facilities Needs Plan

Douglas Building and Facilities Construction Committee agrees to draft its first formal capital needs plan.

Douglas Master Plan Committee Reviews Open Space and Heritage Chapters, Secures CMRPC Funding

DOUGLAS — March 18, 2026 — Douglas Master Plan Committee advances open space and cultural heritage chapters with $10,000 CMRPC staff grant secured. The committee, meeting March 18, heard from planners John and Sam that the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission had approved an additional $10,000 in staff time through

Douglas Select Board Approves Events, Defers School Roof Warrant Vote to March 31

DOUGLAS — March 17, 2026 — Douglas Select Board defers school roof warrant vote, approves community events slate. The board voted unanimously March 17 to continue the annual town meeting warrant closing to March 31, 2026, after extended debate over whether to pursue a Massachusetts School Building Authority accelerated repair grant for

Douglas Stormwater By-law Committee Sends Draft Regulations to Planning Board for Review

DOUGLAS — March 17, 2026 — Douglas Stormwater By-law Committee unanimously advances 14-page draft regulations for outside review. The committee voted March 17 to forward its draft stormwater regulations to Planning Board, Highway Director Adam Furnow — who administers the town's MS4 permit — and outside consultant Nick, who helped

Douglas Conservation Commission continues Martin Road stream dispute, approves Lakeshore Drive restoration

DOUGLAS — March 16, 2026 — Douglas Conservation Commission punts Martin Road stream decision, awaiting DEP drought guidance. The commission voted 4-0 at its March 16 meeting to continue a request for determination of applicability filed by Goddard Consulting for Spruce Hill Assets on Lot 5 off Martin Road, where the

Douglas Water Commission Moves to Replace Synagro Before July Sludge Contract Expires

DOUGLAS — March 12, 2026 — Douglas Water Commission doubles sludge disposal budget and eyes million-dollar thickening system. With contractor Synagro exiting its agreement on July 1, 2026, the commission voted 3-0 (Commissioner Kyle Hoos abstaining on unrelated February minutes) and spent most of its March 12 meeting planning a

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