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Select Board Raises Ambulance Rates Despite One Member's Opposition

Lancaster Select Board votes 2-1 to raise ambulance rates after years unchanged. The Board approved new basic life support rates of $1,500, ALS-1 at $1,900, ALS-2 at $2,800, and $37 per mile, with Board Member David Carr dissenting due to concerns about the abrupt increase after a prolonged freeze.

Cultural Council plans survey and event tabling to expand applicant pool

Lancaster Cultural Council pursues survey and event strategy to grow applicant base. Chair Valorie Parent's group launched a 10-question survey for distribution via Facebook, paper copies, and QR codes with a June deadline, and plans to table at community events including the Horseshed Fair, Bee

Recreation Committee receives CPA approval, discusses sports field fee structure

Recreation Committee discusses sports field fee structure, receives CPA approvals for court project. The committee, chaired by Thomas Wood with members Mark Renczkowski, Victoria Fasel, and Sherry Cutler present, unanimously approved prior meeting minutes. The CPA Committee voted the same date to

CPC Approves Four Applications for Preservation Funding

Lancaster CPC approves four of six applications for community improvements. The Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously to approve $22,000 for the Lancaster Affordable Housing Trust to hire a consultant, as well as funding for Bullfinch Church historic window restoration and

Board of Health convenes; available minutes record no formal actions

The Lancaster Board of Health convened February 26 with an agenda covering septic permits and multiple residential compliance matters. Chair Jeffrey Paster and members were scheduled to review a septic permit for 2290 North Main Street, three Title V inspection reports, and housing code status at