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Douglas Conservation Commission Orders After-the-Fact Wetland Permits at Two Properties

DOUGLAS — May 18, 2026 — Douglas Conservation Commission directs two homeowners to file after-the-fact wetland permits and leaves a farm exemption dispute unresolved. At its May 18 meeting, the commission told the owners of 56 West Street to submit a notice of intent covering work that aerial photography suggests

Douglas Open Space Committee Holds Landowner Forum on Permanent Conservation Tools

Douglas Open Space Committee hosts public forum on permanent land conservation options for local landowners.

Douglas Heritage Committee Sets Memorial Day Parade Route, Lineup for May 23

Douglas revives its Memorial Day parade after a years-long gap, set for May 23 with scouts, horses, cattle, and a veteran advocate at the front of the march.

Douglas Planning Board Moves Toward Fire Cistern Rules for New Subdivisions

DOUGLAS — May 13, 2026 — Douglas Planning Board moves toward fire cistern regulations for subdivisions lacking hydrant access. Deputy Chief Kelly of the Douglas Fire Department told the board Wednesday that roughly 72 percent of Douglas has no municipal hydrant coverage, prompting a push to add cistern requirements to the town&

Douglas Open Space Committee designates bill-payment member, advances donation account setup

DOUGLAS — May 13, 2026 — Douglas Open Space Committee names a bill-payment designee and eyes June 30 grant deadline. The three-member panel — Chair Sue Perkins, Kathy Chabot-Richards, and Becky Callagher — voted at its May 13 meeting to designate Chabot-Richards to approve payments on the committee's

Douglas Water Commission Approves Over $16,000 in Abatements at May Meeting

DOUGLAS — May 12, 2026 — Douglas Water Commission grants more than $16,000 in water and sewer abatements at May 12 meeting. The commission — comprising Commissioners Kyle Loose, Colin Hare, and Bob Selby — approved two separate abatements totaling $13,344.29 for the Douglas public schools after a district representative demonstrated

Douglas Oktoberfest Committee Awards 2026 Scholarship, Confirms October 5 Festival Date

DOUGLAS — May 11, 2026 — Douglas Oktoberfest Committee unanimously awards 2026 scholarship at May planning session. The committee, meeting May 11, selected the applicant identified as Letter F from four qualifying submissions out of nine total applications received for its annual scholarship; five applications were disqualified for missing required components including

Douglas Heritage and Honor Committee Sets Memorial Day Parade Order, Flags Unfinished Tasks

DOUGLAS — May 7, 2026 — Douglas Heritage and Honor Committee maps out Memorial Day parade order with several logistics still open. At the May 7 working session, the three-member committee settled on a draft lineup placing the Boy Scouts color guard first, followed by the high school band, veterans, scouts,

Douglas ZBA Continues Westview 30-Unit Permit Hearing to July, Approves North Village Bond

DOUGLAS — May 6, 2026 — Douglas Zoning Board delays Westview 30-unit comprehensive permit to July, approves $300,000 North Village bond. The Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously Wednesday to continue the Westview, LLC public hearing — Case 2026-0330, Southwest Main Street — to July 8 to allow time to hire

Douglas Economic Development Commission Reorganizes, Eyes Downtown Zoning Changes for Fall

DOUGLAS — May 6, 2026 — Douglas revives its Economic Development Commission after a three-year dormancy, electing officers and targeting fall zoning changes. The four-member commission, meeting May 6 for the first time since losing quorum, unanimously elected Meg Schlesman chair, Ross Smith secretary, and Jim Farrell vice chair, with

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