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Lancaster Recreation Committee approves 2026 Open Space Plan

Lancaster Recreation Committee approves 2026 Open Space and Recreation Plan. Chair Thomas Wood was authorized to sign and submit the committee's letter of support for the plan, which is required to maintain state grant eligibility and will guide future recreation improvements and land acquisition.

Select Board Prioritizes Full-Time Conservation Agent Over HR Manager

Select Board votes 2-1 to prioritize full-time Conservation Agent over new HR manager position. Chair Jason Allison sought funding for dedicated human resources support to maintain professional workplace standards, but Members Ralph Gifford and David Carr reallocated $30,000 from the proposed HR

Board of Health approves permits, documents inspection issues

Lancaster Board of Health approves permits, documents septic system issues. Chair Jeffrey Paster and Member Sheila Roach-Mallette approved septic and sewer permits for three properties with Nashoba Associated Boards of Health Agent William J. Brookings. Title V inspections revealed a failed system

Budget cuts threaten town beach operations for 2026

Lancaster Recreation Committee addresses likely closure of town beach due to budget constraints. Town Administrator John Woodsmall reported that Town Meeting did not approve funding for an expanded administrative position supporting the Recreation Department, leaving insufficient staff to operate

Commission ratifies enforcement order against North Main Street clearing

Lancaster Conservation Commission ratifies enforcement order against unpermitted North Main Street clearing. The Commission ratified an enforcement order issued May 12 against 0 North Main Street, requiring the property owner to cease and desist from clearing within protected wetland areas and file