Finance Committee recommended 11 warrant articles to the May 27 Annual Town Meeting. Led by Chairman John Allam, the committee endorsed FY27 budgets for water ($3,969,532), sewer ($2,171,570), trash ($2,308,450), stormwater ($1,065,699), gas ($240,000), and parks and recreation ($176,930).
Bellingham Selectboard confronts $1.6 million FY27 budget shortfall. Town Administrator Joseph Laydon attributed the deficit to reduced new growth, increased retirement costs, and a $3.3 million jump in health insurance costs. The town distributed the gap proportionally between municipal and
Bellingham Finance Committee narrowly recommends Community Preservation Act proposal ahead of May 27 town meeting.
Bellingham Selectboard ratifies two new hires and approves a liquor license upgrade as the town's $1.6 million FY27 deficit dominates discussion.
BELLINGHAM -- April 27, 2026, Bellingham Planning Board closes Blackstone Street hearing and continues two contested street acceptances to May 14. The four-member board voted 4-0 at its April 27 meeting to close
Bellingham Planning Board advances three zoning amendments for Town Meeting. The board unanimously recommended amendments to use regulations, definitions, and a new drive-through facilities ordinance for voter consideration. Members voted to delay decisions on four major projects to May 14,
Bellingham Planning Board closes 180 Payne Street hearing and carries two street acceptance articles forward as Annual Town Meeting approaches.
BELLINGHAM -- April 23, 2026, Bellingham Conservation Commission continued Red Mill subdivision wetlands hearings and opened three new lot reviews at its April 23 meeting. The commission, with member Nicole abstaining on one vote, continued
Conservation Commission defers sixteen lots for Red Mill development. The Bellingham Conservation Commission continued 16 permit hearings for the proposed Red Mill residential project on Mechanic Street and Mill Street to May 13. Chair Michael O'Herron led continuances on a 455 Hartford Ave
Bellingham Conservation Commission advances enforcement orders and continues Red Mill subdivision hearings at packed April 22 meeting.