North Brookfield sewer faces clarifier replacement crisis and contract uncertainty. Sewer Superintendent Eric Cardenas reported April 14 that Clarifier Number 1 is deteriorating with obsolete replacement parts, requiring grant funding for replacement. The Synagro hauling contract expires June 30,
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
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
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
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
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
Finance Committee unanimously approves police computer, weighs state help for staffing crisis. Chair Joseph Trentacosta and Co-chair Chester Lubelczyk led the 4-0 vote to support Police Chief Daley's request for a new device, one of four the department sought. Co-chair Lubelczyk asked whether State
North Brookfield Board of Selectmen advance April 17 Special Town Meeting warrant. The board approved articles advancing multiple department transfers, including $12,500 for Sewer Department operator licensing and rates, $27,600 for wastewater treatment plant expenses, and $23,536 for water utility
North Brookfield pursues $950,000 federal infrastructure grant. The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved submission of a Community Development Block Grant application for drainage and sewer improvements on South Common Street and St. Clair Avenue, identified in a 2014 East Side neighborhood
Finance Committee reviews rising police and health budgets. Chair Joseph Trentacosta led the committee through reviews of the Police Department budget, which increased substantially due to a new contract and elevated salary and incentive costs, and the Board of Health budget, which shows
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