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Tuesday, November 3, 2026 Bellingham, Massachusetts · Change town
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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board approves Grove Street subdivision

Bellingham Planning Board approves Grove Street subdivision after revisions. Applicants and owners John and Robin McCarthy won approval for a Back Lot Division Special Permit to subdivide approximately 10.5 acres of agriculturally-zoned land at 40 Grove Street, allowing one resulting lot to have

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Commission rejects waiver for Blackstone Street road

Bellingham Conservation Commission rejects one of four waivers for Blackstone Street roadway project. Wall Street Development Corp. sought waivers for road widening to 20 to 22 feet and stormwater infrastructure; the board denied one request in a disputed 3-2 vote on June 10 while approving three

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Library Board elects officers, approves policies and programs

Bellingham Library Board holds annual reorganization, electing new officers and approving summer programs. Kimberly O'Neal was elected Chair, Lindsey Resto as Vice Chair, and Laura Bracey as Secretary. The board approved the Photography and Video Policy and the Library Research and Tech Help Policy

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Government · Parks Commission

Parks Commission plans 2027 facility openings and fee structure

Parks Commission sets 2027 facility opening dates and reviews Silver Lake permit costs. Fishing access will open in April, the playground May 1, and the splash pad June 1, with beach opening tied to lifeguard availability in mid-June. Silver Lake permits will cost $7 daily, $10 for resident annual

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