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Library Board reviews budget, discusses equipment and facility plans

Lancaster Library Board of Trustees reviews Q3 budget, discusses equipment purchases. Director Joseph Mulé presented the third-quarter budget report, noting the impact of the library's no-fines policy on revolving account balances, and discussed planned purchases of a microfilm reader ($9,000) and

Select Board declares yellow Labradors dangerous after January attack

Lancaster Select Board unanimously declares yellow Labradors dangerous after January attack. Chair Jason A. Allison and members Ralph A. Gifford III and David R. Carr voted to implement containment and identification measures under Massachusetts General Law. Resident Stuart Hughes presented

Agricultural Commission awards scholarship, explores farm pass program

The Lancaster Agricultural Commission unanimously approved a $1,250 scholarship and discussed launching a farm pass program. Chair Peter Jakubowicz reported the state Farm Bill passed the Senate and is moving to the House. Guest Jennifer Brezniak volunteered to develop the Farm Pass program,

Board continues Title 5 variance hearing to April

Lancaster Board of Health continued a Title 5 variance hearing to April 9. Chair Jeffrey Paster, with members Sheila Roach-Mallette and Mackenzie Maloney, approved prior meeting minutes in a unanimous 3-0-0 vote and reviewed two septic permits for Lot 16 Laurel Hill Lane and 20 Poulin Drive.

Board reorganizes after chair's resignation, nominates Frost

Lancaster Board of Assessors reorganizes after chair's resignation. The board elected Debra Sanders as Chair and Kristen Fox as Vice-Chair, both unanimously, following Michael Burke Sr.'s March 6 departure. The board recommended Mary Frost, former Treasurer/Collector and Lancaster resident, to the