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Select Board Faces $1.6M Budget Shortfall; Schools Report $3M Gap

Bellingham confronts $1.6M deficit and $3M school shortfall in FY27 budget cycle. Town Administrator Joseph Laydon presented the projections to a joint meeting of the Select Board, Finance Committee, and School Committee, citing rising health insurance costs as the primary driver alongside

Planning Board continues hearing on 1,600-unit housing development

Bellingham Planning Board hears 1,600-unit age-restricted development amid public safety concerns. The board opened continuation hearing on the NECC Holdings project at 180 Paine Street, where Fire Chief stated he needs additional review time and noted neighboring communities are not viable for

Council on Aging approves budget, announces new therapy program

Bellingham Council on Aging approves budget, launches therapy program. Chair Kay Page and the Council unanimously approved the January treasurer's report, showing 46.51 percent of the $334,851 general fund expended as of January 5. Director Josie Dutil announced the new Thrive After Therapy program

Zoning Board approves Red Mill setback and duplex variances

Bellingham Zoning Board approves Red Mill setback variance. The board unanimously granted Jeffrey Heidelberg of Toll Brothers permission to reduce front yard setback from 30 feet to 20 feet and side yard setback from 25 feet to 5 feet, citing topographical challenges with 70-100 feet elevation

Select Board confronts $959,432 budget deficit

Bellingham faces $959,432 budget deficit with potential school staff cuts. Town Administrator Joseph Laydon reported the fiscal 2027 shortfall to the Select Board, citing contractual increases, rising health care costs, and state aid constraints; health insurance has been supplemented from free