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Board Appoints Gerald Brinkley as Head Mechanic

North Brookfield Board of Selectmen appoints Head Mechanic for Highway Department fleet. The board unanimously appointed Gerald Brinkley, a 48-year veteran mechanic with 32 years of lead mechanic experience, as Head Mechanic, addressing a year-long vacancy. Brinkley brings expertise in foreman

Board of Health schedules Vape City tobacco hearing

The Board of Health scheduled a formal hearing for Vape City tobacco violation. The hearing is set for February 25, 2026, after the retailer failed an age-compliance check on January 20. Members Samuel Biagetti and Susan Johnson attended, with Chair Ethan Melad absent. Kathleen Dufour of MHOA

Board accepts resignation of Town Administrator Aponte

Board of Selectmen accepts resignation of Town Administrator Ron Aponte effective February 1, 2026. The board unanimously approved warrants and spending totaling more than one million dollars, including Payroll warrant #16 for $357,991.76, School warrant #1066 for $139,053.19, CMRPC warrant #1067

Downtown Development Committee chair stepping down in May or June

Downtown Development Committee chair announces plans to step down in May or June. Sheila Orsi's announcement prompted committee members to discuss succession and the organization's future direction. Sue Lewandowski reported on a January meeting with Vibram correspondent Jacob Kelly, which went well

Finance Committee reviews budgets for highway, library, accountant

The Finance Committee reviewed three departmental budgets, with Highway Department officials noting that road material costs may require supplemental funding. Presentations included Randy and Kim from Highway, Library Director Dawn Thistle, and Town Accountant Sheila LeBlanc. Highway discussed