Government · Other Committee
Douglas Panel Votes to Seek Voice in DPW Design
Douglas facilities panel presses for a seat at DPW building design talks after years of late-stage surprises.
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Government · Board of Selectmen
Board of Selectmen Refers Three Zoning Bylaw Fixes
Douglas resident appeals to state over withheld records on ousted town administrator.
Government · Other Committee
Open Space Panel Presses Selectmen on Wetlands Deal
Douglas Open Space Committee races the clock on a Green Brook land deal.
Government · Other Committee
Oktoberfest Panel Scrambles After Vendor Cancels
Douglas Oktoberfest planners scramble to fill volunteer and vendor gaps three weeks out.
Government · Other Committee
Historical Commission OKs $65 for Sept. 19 event
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.
Government · Other Committee
Agricultural Commission Adopts Mission Statement
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.
Government · Cultural Council
Cultural Council Adds Donation Box as State Aid Dips
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.
Government · Planning Board
Board recommends town skip Perry Street land claim
Douglas Planning Board presses fire safety questions on solar battery storage sites.
Government · Other Committee
Douglas Oktoberfest Fills All 117 Vendor Spots Early
Douglas Oktoberfest sells out all 117 vendor spots before Labor Day, the earliest in nearly 30 years.
Government · Zoning Board
Zoning Board Clears Three Cases on Thin Quorum
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.
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