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Council on Aging approves reports, discusses parking expansion

Bellingham Council on Aging approves reports in routine February meeting. Chair Kay Page presided as members unanimously approved the Treasurer's Report, with the general fund showing 54.24 percent of $334,851 expended as of February 2. Senior Center Director Josie Dutil announced the launch of

Parks Commission approves prior minutes, plans parks maintenance schedule.

Parks Commission approves January minutes and receives budget update from DPW. Director Jesse Riedel reported the Parks Department absorbed a town-wide budget reduction but expects no service-level impact; new seasonal employees will backfill departing staff, with hiring levels tied to available

Finance Committee approves $22,500 asbestos mitigation transfer

Bellingham Finance Committee approves $22,500 asbestos remediation transfer for Old Town Hall. The committee unanimously approved the transfer from the reserve fund to the AHERA Inspection account for design, remediation, and monitoring costs at 2 Mechanic Street. Chairman John Allam, along with

Bellingham Zoning Board continues two hearings.

Bellingham Zoning Board continues two hearings due to procedural issues. The board voted unanimously to continue the Prospect Village appeal to March 19, 2026, after member Elizabeth Berthelette's recusal due to her Planning Board vote on the underlying decision required all four remaining members

Board forwards FY27 budget amid school's $4.1M shortfall

Bellingham Select Board unanimously forwards FY27 budget amid school's $4.1M shortfall. Town Administrator Joseph Laydon reported a $1.6M health insurance deficit split 30-70 between town and schools. School officials said the $4.1M shortfall requires $1.5M in operating cuts affecting 36 staff