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Bellingham Planning Board Sends Walmart's 115-Foot Sign to Full Public Review

Bellingham Planning Board unanimously declared a proposed 115-foot Walmart pylon sign at 250 Hartford Avenue a major modification, sending it into a full public-hearing process. The board, chaired by Philip M.

Bellingham Conservation Commission Approves Shed Permit on Bridal Path Circle

BELLINGHAM — April 9, 2026 — Bellingham Conservation Commission approves amended wetland order for Bridal Path Circle shed, reviews enforcement at 31 Springdale Road. The commission voted unanimously April 9 to approve an amended order of conditions for homeowner Cara Feyman, reducing a 2023 permit that had covered a garage expansion and

Bellingham Conservation Commission Issues Order for Mansion Street Septic and Pool Demolition

Bellingham's Conservation Commission issued an order of conditions for a residential septic replacement and backyard pool demolition at 41 Mansion Street while continuing four other active hearings to April 22 at its April 8 meeting.

Bellingham Board of Health Requires Deed Restriction Before King Street Renovation Proceeds

BELLINGHAM — April 8, 2026 — Bellingham Board of Health votes to require deed restriction before 100 King Street renovation proceeds. The board, chaired by Kevin Davis and joined by members Dan Kane and Kevin Baker, voted 3-0 to continue a dispute over a proposed third-floor attic renovation at 100

Bellingham Board of Health bans synthetic kratom sales, effective April 8

Bellingham bans synthetic kratom sales effective April 8 after unanimous Board of Health vote.

Bellingham Select Board April 7 Meeting Left No Recoverable Audio Record

BELLINGHAM — April 7, 2026 — Bellingham Select Board's April 7 meeting produced no reportable record from community access TV. The transcript derived from the broadcast consists entirely of repeated "Thank you" utterances, with no identifiable speakers, agenda items, dollar figures, votes, or deliberation captured. No formal actions

Bellingham Finance Committee Recommends Twelve Budget Lines Totaling Over $2.4 Million

BELLINGHAM — April 7, 2026 — Bellingham Finance Committee recommends more than $2.4 million in departmental budgets for fiscal year 2027. The six-member panel voted 6-0 on each of twelve individual budget lines at its April 7 public hearing, including a $739,485 library appropriation tied to succession planning

Bellingham Select Board Issues Three Liquor Warnings, Closes Auto Dealer Hearing

Bellingham Select Board honors fallen town administrator, promotes officer, and issues three liquor warnings.

Bellingham Finance Committee Unanimously Recommends 31 FY27 Department Budgets

Bellingham Finance Committee clears 31 department budgets in unanimous votes, advancing over $2.5 million toward May 27 Annual Town Meeting. The committee voted 6-0 on each item Monday, including a block motion covering 20 accounts of $60,000 or less, led by member K.

Bellingham Finance Committee Opens FY27 Budget Hearings, Flags Public Safety Cuts

BELLINGHAM — March 31, 2026 — Bellingham Finance Committee opens FY27 public-safety budget hearings with warnings of thinner service margins. The committee heard Monday from IT Director Karen Dutille, whose $827,000 IT budget the town's insurer has certified as meeting cybersecurity standards; a fire chief presenting a $5,

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