Government · Council on Aging
Douglas Council on Aging preps for heating aid expansion
Douglas Council on Aging prepared for an expanded state heating assistance program as seniors center traffic hit record highs.
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Government · Board of Selectmen
Board OKs $2.05 Million for Elevated Water Tank
Douglas selectmen accepted a $2.05 million MassWorks grant that clears the way for the town's $4.6 million federal water tank bid.
Government · Capital Planning
Capital panel recommends $136,000 in spending
Douglas capital panel backs $136,000 in truck, carpet and sidewalk upgrades.
Government · Other Committee
Stormwater panel votes 4-0 to advance regulations
Douglas stormwater panel votes 4-0 to send final regulations to the Planning Board.
Government · Water
Water Commission OKs revised budget transfer
Douglas Water Commission trims budget to patch revenue shortfall.
Government · Board of Health
Board of Health tables officer reorganization vote
Douglas Board of Health tables officer vote, citing thin membership.
Government · Other Committee
Oktoberfest panel locks in vendor, parking logistics
Douglas Oktoberfest Committee locks in logistics for a record vendor turnout. Members said vendor interest reached roughly 147 requests, calling the event full and turning away additional applicants, including the town's CERT team, which sought trailer space.
Government · Water
Water Commission Schedules Special Budget Session
Douglas Water and Sewer Commission scrambles to finalize a budget ahead of a Town Meeting deadline.
Government · Finance Committee
Douglas Finance Committee Elects New Chairman
Douglas Finance Committee elects Dick Vanden Berg chairman, opens review of fall warrant. Committee members reelected Robert Leonardi vice chairman after Chairman Ryan Hogan did not attend the September 22 meeting.
Government · Other Committee
Oktoberfest Panel Locks Entertainment, Vendor Slots
Douglas Oktoberfest organizers report just a third of volunteer slots filled two weeks before the event.
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