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Planning Board discusses accessory dwelling unit bylaw

MONSON — At its Aug. 20 meeting, the Planning Board discussed the town’s approach to the Affordable Housing Act, reviewing a draft bylaw to regulate the legislation and noting changes to make prior to its final approval.


Bellmen Antique Fire Apparatus Museum proposed as gift to town

MONSON — Fran Nothe, president of the Monson Bellmen Antique Fire Apparatus Museum, presented an idea to the Monson Select Board at its Aug. 13 meeting to gift the museum to the town following difficulties in private maintenance.


Early voting available for Sept. 5 state primary election

With the September state primary election closing in, local voters have several options through which they can make their voices heard, even if they can’t make it to their polling place on Election Day, Sept. 3.


Mass DER, GZA offer update on Monson dam removal project

MONSON — The Church Manufacturing Company Dam removal project is moving forward smoothly, now entering its permitting phase following ongoing monitoring since May 2022, representatives reported.


Allard challenges Fattman for seat in state Senate

Worcester and Hampden State Senator Ryan Fattman (R-Sutton) is up for reelection this year, running in the Nov. 5 election against challenger Anthony Allard, a Democrat from Monson.


Monson welcomes Murdock as new veterans service officer

MONSON — The town of Monson recently welcomed Michelle Murdock as the town’s new veterans service officer.


Monson Select Board approves Housing Production Plan

MONSON — At its July 23 meeting, the Monson Select Board approved the presented Chapter 40B Housing Production Plan, finalizing the required approval process.


Monson School Committee approves shift from assistant principal to new model

MONSON — The School Committee approved at its July 17 meeting the job description for its new Monson High School dean of students/director of counseling position, which will effectively replace the previous assistant principal position.


Monson Planning Board adopts Housing Production Plan

MONSON — After discussion, the Monson Planning Board voted to adopt the Housing Production Plan during its joint July 16 meeting with the Select Board, completing the first step in the town’s approval process of the state-supported plan.