Sunderland Finance Committee reviewed three major fiscal requests amid health insurance cost pressures. Finance Director Shelley Poreda presented the Sunderland Elementary School's FY27 budget request of $657,899 in town funding, a 15.95 percent increase over FY26 driven by 20 percent health
Board of Assessors approved property assessment reduction, veteran exemption.
The Sunderland Board of Health voted 3-0 to exit the Pioneer Valley Mosquito Control District. Board members Mr. Ken Kushi, Mr. Dan Olanyk, and Ms. Kathern F. Pierce supported the move, citing discussion of the service's value. Health Agent Mr. Bruce Bennett (via speaker phone) will follow up with
Sunderland Selectboard denied retail liquor license renewal for Bubs Bar B Que, Inc., which failed to renew required permits by the December 31, 2025 deadline and had been operating without valid licenses. The board approved license renewals for eight establishments including Billys Beverages, Blue
The Selectboard and Finance Committee reviewed FY27 budget requests from the library, fire department, and building inspector. The library requested $8,000 for a non-benefitted staff member to support a sensory-friendly day, with grant funding ending April 30, 2026. Fire Chief Sam Benjamin
Sunderland Finance Committee heard FY27 budget reviews and learned health insurance costs will rise 8.5 percent. Library Director K. Umstot requested an additional $8,000 for sensory-friendly day staff support funded through April, while Fire Chief S. Benjamin sought a gradual wage increase for
Sunderland Select Board taps a three-person team to mediate a greenhouse noise complaint during a budget workshop with the Finance Committee.
Sunderland Selectboard appointed a project manager for Graves Library and approved the 2026 Caucus Warrant. The board voted unanimously to name Lorin Starr as project manager for the Graves Library Masonry Project, with Town Administrator M. Nartowicz recommending the appointment after discussions
Sunderland Select Board shelves a no-cost EV charger offer, citing weak demand and fast-changing tech.
Sunderland Selectboard approved deficit spending for winter snow removal as numerous storms depleted the highway budget. Voting unanimously, the board authorized the Highway Department to overspend on snow and ice expenses. In separate action, the board also unanimously approved a $3,773.75 Animal
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