Sunderland appointed 16 election officers representing Democrats, Republicans, and unenrolled voters. The slate, which includes out-of-town registrants and a high school student, will serve through August 31, 2027, with the Selectboard voting unanimously. Year-end fiscal transfers were also
Sunderland recorded 11 property transfers between July 17 and Aug. 15, but none of the deeds had a sale price recorded, so no price range or median could be calculated for the period. Three properties changed hands on Silver Lane or South Silver Lane, the month's most concentrated street activity,
The Board of Assessors found the Raynes' 10-acre property eligible for Chapter 61B Recreational Land program. The couple were provided an application after the board reviewed and approved their parcel eligibility.
Sunderland appointed James Houle as new Assessor and approved emergency library repairs. The Selectboard and Board of Assessors voted unanimously July 13 to appoint Houle effective July 1 following resignations from M. Skibiski, J. Kowaleck, and Assistant Assessor S. Nestanpower. Selectboard Chair
Sunderland Selectboard approved dozens of FY27 town appointments and shifted its senior center strategy after Deerfield voted down a proposed tri-town facility. Members Nathaniel Waring, Christyl Drake-Tremblay, and Dan Murphy voted unanimously on all appointment lists, with the Capital Improvement
Sunderland Board of Health approved a new demolition permit inspection policy at its June 10 meeting. The board voted 3-0 to require a pre-inspection for pest infestation before issuing demolition permits after a demolition involving improperly handled bat guano raised concerns. Members also
Sunderland Selectboard worked through FY27 committee appointments and discussed separate governance planning meetings. The board noted several committees still awaiting liaison responses and identified six committees missing from the appointment list entirely, aiming to finalize the list by June
Sunderland Selectboard approved a 2.5 percent capital assessment increase for FY27. The board voted unanimously to raise the capital fund to $430,625, with the 2016 override increasing by $3,280 and the 2024 override by $7,223. The board reviewed a traffic study at 112 Amherst Road, the proposed
Sunderland Selectboard voted unanimously on two matters at its May 11 meeting. The board switched the optional electric aggregation rate from 10 percent extra renewable energy to the least expensive option, saving interested residents about two dollars monthly, with the new option available within
Sunderland's selectboard reorganized its officers as voters approved the town budget override. N. Waring was elected chair, 2-0-1 with Waring abstaining; C. Drake-Tremblay was unanimously elected vice chair; and D. Murphy was unanimously elected clerk. The board also unanimously approved a sewer
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