Bellingham Historical Commission postpones reorganization, delays Thompson Papers vote. The five-member board voted unanimously to defer action on a $10,000-plus digitization and preservation project for the Thompson Papers collection, choosing instead to explore grant funding. Chair Jeffrey
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
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
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
Fire feasibility committee hears architect overview of three stations. The Fire Building Feasibility Study Committee met to review presentations from Jeff McElravy, Principal Director of Public Safety Design at Tecton Architects in Providence, Rhode Island, covering South Station, North Station,
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
Bellingham Selectboard approves $65,000 Senior Center parking design with 44 spaces. The Board voted unanimously to adopt Option 1, including an emergency access gate to the high school and potential police station access, funded through Congressman Rausch's earmark. The Board appointed Joseph
Bellingham Planning Board approves Maple Street retail development, denies Blackstone improvement. The board unanimously approved a major modification to the 239 Maple Street development plan, allowing outdoor storage of equipment and retail sales at the 7.2-acre industrial site, following Director
Bellingham Selectboard reviews Town Meeting procedures. Town Administrator Joseph Laydon briefed the four-member board on a proposed consent agenda and procedural rules for the upcoming Town Meeting, with the agenda designed to group routine articles together to save time. Board members present
Bellingham Selectboard explores Development Improvement Districts to fund Hartford Avenue improvements. Town Administrator Joseph Laydon outlined a $5.8 million shortfall for the Hartford Avenue traffic project after the Town secured $5.5 million in grant funding and expects $2.66 million from WS.
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