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Douglas Open Space Committee advances MassTrails grant for Keevan Conservation Property

DOUGLAS -- January 6, 2026, Douglas Open Space Committee pushes MassTrails grant for Keevan trail access. The committee, meeting January 6, focused on a reworked grant application to MassTrails for access improvements at the Keevan

Townbrief reporting · Jan 6

Government · Other Committee

Douglas America 250 Committee Sets April 1 Deadline for Hometown Heroes Banner Applications

Douglas America 250 Committee sets April 1 banner deadline and advances July 4 parade plans.

Townbrief reporting · Dec 18

Government · Other Committee

Douglas Master Plan Committee Approves Transportation Chapter, Flags Road Funding Crisis

Douglas master plan committee hears stark warning on roads: $800,000 per mile, seven workers, no room to grow.

Townbrief reporting · Dec 18

Government · Other Committee

Douglas building committee unanimously recommends state facilities director for appointment

Douglas building committee endorses a $35 million state facilities director for a vacancy on the panel.

Townbrief reporting · Dec 17

Government · Other Committee

Douglas Historical Commission Settles on Four-Era Mill Framework for Downtown Historic Survey

Douglas Historical Commission frames downtown historic survey around four mill eras.

Townbrief reporting · Dec 12

Government · Other Committee

Douglas Stormwater Committee Nears Final Draft of Permit Regulations and Fee Schedule

Douglas Stormwater Committee edges toward flat fee model for new land disturbance permits.

Townbrief reporting · Dec 9

Government · Other Committee

Douglas Cemetery Commission Approves $50 Signage Increase, Plans Spring Conservation Review

Douglas Cemetery Commission approves small signage overrun and plans wetlands review near burial plots.

Townbrief reporting · Dec 5

Government · Other Committee

Douglas America 250 Committee Sets July 4 Parade and Memorial Day March for 2026

Douglas's America 250 Committee set a Fourth of July parade for Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 11 a.m. and a Memorial Day parade for Saturday, May 23, 2026, also at 11 a.m.

Townbrief reporting · Dec 4

Government · Other Committee

Douglas Master Plan Committee Reviews Housing Chapter, Votes to Restore ADU Action Item

Douglas Master Plan Committee debates housing density, industrial zoning, and photo contest prizes.

Townbrief reporting · Nov 19

Government · Other Committee

Douglas Open Space Committee Prioritizes Keevan, Mazinski Trails, Eyes February Grant Deadline

Douglas Open Space Committee drops Cummings Court, focuses grants on Keevan trail phase two.

Townbrief reporting · Nov 18