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Douglas Planning Board unanimously backs two AG-required bylaw fixes for town meeting

DOUGLAS — February 25, 2026 — Douglas Planning Board unanimously endorses two warrant articles correcting Attorney General objections to local bylaws. The board voted 8-0 on both articles at its February 25 meeting, recommending favorable action at town meeting on amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw — originally passed at the

Library Trustees Say Accessibility Overhaul Cost Threatens Full ADA Compliance Trigger

DOUGLAS — February 24, 2026 — Simon Fairfield Public Library trustees grappled with a narrow financial window for accessibility improvements at their February 24 meeting. Library Director Justin told the board that a Lula limited-use lift — the most viable path to making the children's basement accessible — costs roughly $70,

Douglas faces near-$1 million snow-and-ice deficit, free cash transfer planned

DOUGLAS — February 24, 2026 — Douglas Finance Committee hears highway deficit could approach $1 million as salt runs low. Highway Superintendent and Building Maintenance Manager Adam Furnow told the Finance Committee on February 24 that the town's snow-and-ice account, which started the fiscal year at $266,000,

Douglas faces near-$1 million snow-and-ice deficit, free cash transfer planned

DOUGLAS — February 24, 2026 — Douglas Finance Committee hears highway deficit could approach $1 million as salt runs low. Highway Superintendent and Building Maintenance Manager Adam Furnow told the Finance Committee on February 24 that the town's snow-and-ice account, which started the fiscal year at $266,000,

Douglas Cemetery Commission Approves Conservation Fee to Begin Plant Removal at Center Cemetery

DOUGLAS — February 20, 2026 — Douglas Cemetery Commission votes to pay conservation fee, moves plant-removal project forward. The two-member commission voted unanimously at its February 20 meeting to authorize payment of approximately $450 to the Conservation Commission to cover a wetland inspection fee tied to removing encroaching plants at

Douglas Heritage Committee Votes to Establish Seven Banner Zones for 250th Celebration

DOUGLAS — February 19, 2026 — Douglas heritage committee maps seven banner zones and advances coin fundraiser for 250th anniversary. The Douglas Heritage and Honor Committee voted unanimously at its February 19 meeting to establish seven street zones for a hometown hero banner program, covering segments of Main Street, Mechanic Street, Depot

Douglas committee backs new member, pushes for looser Gleason Court building restrictions

DOUGLAS — February 18, 2026 — Douglas building panel backs new member and loosens stance on Gleason Court school sale. The Building and Facilities Construction Committee voted unanimously Wednesday to recommend Margaret Bacon — a site-development consultant and former Massachusetts Department of Corrections deputy facilities director — for appointment to the committee, and

Douglas Select Board Approves First Building Fee Hike Since 2017

DOUGLAS — February 17, 2026 — Douglas Select Board approves first building fee increase since 2017 and tightens terms on Gleason Court sale. The board voted unanimously at its February 17 meeting to approve a revised building department fee schedule benchmarked against six neighboring communities, raising the demolition permit from $50 to

Douglas Recreation Commission Recommends Pickleball Court Resurfacing to Capital Committee

DOUGLAS — February 17, 2026 — Douglas Recreation Commission unanimously recommends outdoor court resurfacing project to Capital Committee. The commission, re-electing Ryan Holden as chair and Hannah Stevens as vice chair, voted to advance a proposal from the Douglas Pickleball Club to resurface the town's outdoor basketball and pickleball

Douglas Planning Board Accepts Withdrawal of Eastland Flexible Development Permit

DOUGLAS — February 11, 2026 — Douglas Planning Board accepts withdrawal of Eastland Partners flexible development permit and signals resistance to key access waiver. The board voted unanimously Wednesday to accept the withdrawal without prejudice of special permit SP-251203 for a proposed 10-lot flexible development at Southwest Main Street, Map

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