North Brookfield water board approves fall hydrant work, flags solar-project risks. Superintendent Jamie Flamand secured approval to begin hydrant flushing September 1, and Commissioner Richard Kennen presented written concerns to the Planning Board about a proposed Oakham Road solar project's
North Brookfield recorded 12 property transfers between July 10 and Aug. 8, according to Worcester County Registry of Deeds records, but only two listed a sale price. Recorded prices ranged from $350,000 to $615,000, with a two-sale midpoint of $482,500. The period's top recorded sale was a
Sewer board approves septage disposal rate increase to $0.12 per gallon. The North Brookfield Sewer Commission raised the septage disposal fee by $0.01 per gallon effective September 1, 2026, based on analysis showing treatment and disposal costs exceed revenues. Chair Jason Petraitis, Vice Chair
North Brookfield selectmen approve warrant for August special meeting with fire restructuring. Chairman Jamie Gilman and Vice Chair Ralph Kay unanimously approved articles for the August 11 Special Town Meeting, including transfers from the Capital Stabilization Fund for lighting improvements at
North Brookfield Selectmen unanimously restructure Fire Department salary structure ahead of August vote. The board voted to consolidate three chief positions into one at $24,000 annually, reallocating the same $29,224 budget total but eliminating the Assistant Chief and Safety Inspector roles and
North Brookfield Conservation Commission approves wetland delineation for Oakham Road project. The commission, chaired by Christine Morrison and including John Turner, Brandon Avery, and Erin Lynch, unanimously approved the Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for 91 Oakham Road,
Council on Aging seeks removal of member for attendance failures. During the July 13 meeting at the Senior Center, Chair Judith Manning requested the board remove member Dorothy Revene, citing bylaw attendance provisions. The council approved a job description for a part-time cook and discussed
Capital Improvement Planning Committee advances $98,448 energy project to Finance Committee review. The committee approved a recommendation for Library and Police Station LED upgrades designed by Guardian Group, projected to save $17,558 annually in electric costs; the net capital cost could be
North Brookfield Board of Selectmen approves $8,200 police academy sponsorship. Citing persistent recruitment struggles, the Board unanimously approved an $8,200 Reserve Fund allocation for new police officer training; Police Chief Daley reported the department cannot fill vacancies despite
North Brookfield Finance Committee advances $7,985 in reserve transfers and ADA grant recommendation. Chair Joseph Trentacosta's committee unanimously authorized $4,962.06 from reserves for Town Counsel legal costs and $3,023.63 for increased street lighting expenses. It voted 4-0 to recommend a
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