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Conservation Commission backs Lake Lashaway weed treatment

Conservation Commission backs Lake Lashaway weed-treatment plan. The North Brookfield Conservation Commission voted to support ongoing herbicide treatment for Lake Lashaway through 2027, with application set to begin at the end of May. Chair Christine Morrison, Co-Chair John Turner, Commissioner

Water Department approves 3/09 minutes, accepts staff transitions

North Brookfield Water Commissioners approve prior meeting minutes and receive staffing and billing updates. Superintendent Jamie Flamand reported that operator Robbie Peterson completed his final day and new operator Zach Ramaska will start Tuesday. The department is implementing new billing

Council on Aging approves facility upgrades and program changes

North Brookfield Council on Aging approves facility upgrades and operating hour changes. Chair Judith Manning oversaw approval of kitchen and plumbing improvements funded by American Rescue Plan Act resources, adding two sinks and three ADA-compliant toilets. The council also approved Mary Cormier

Cultural Council approves 2026 budget and launches peace pole completion project

North Brookfield Cultural Council approves 2026 funding allocation and peace pole project. Chair Nancy Waldron's council unanimously allocated $1,177 in annual budget: $450 for Concerts on the Common, featuring Ravenwood and Sue Lyons, and $727 for a community peace pole. Adopting a Massachusetts

Selectmen approve $894,000 in warrants; rehire water department operator

North Brookfield Selectmen approve nearly $894,000 in warrants, appoint water operator. The board unanimously approved five warrants totaling $894,396.18, including $183,117.67 for school operations. Zachary Ramaska, a former Water Department employee, was unanimously appointed as Lead Operator and