Sunderland's Selectboard raised septage rates and honored community service in a brief Tuesday meeting. The board unanimously approved an increase to the septage disposal fee from 12 cents to 15 cents per gallon and unanimously approved a Peer Review contract with the Zoning Board of Appeals and
Sunderland boards endorsed all 18 warrant articles for fiscal year 2027, reviewing the finalized override budget. The Selectboard unanimously recommended all articles, with Chair N. Waring, Select Member Drake-Tremblay, and Select Member D. Murphy voting 3-0 on each. The Finance Committee voted
Sunderland boards reviewed the FY27 override budget ahead of town meeting. The Selectboard and Finance Committee met April 8 as Town Administrator B. Torres reported the town lawyer is reviewing warrant articles, particularly Article 3. The override article proposes transferring $680,726 from
Sunderland Selectboard unanimously approved early in-office voting for the May 2 town election in a 3-0 vote. The joint Selectboard and Finance Committee meeting reviewed the first draft of FY27 warrant articles ahead of the Annual Town Meeting. Finance Committee member Korpita raised a procedural
Sunderland Selectboard and Finance Committee continued their joint review of FY27 budget scenarios. The boards examined line items across multiple departments with emphasis on police staffing, highway maintenance, library expenses, and energy costs. The Highway Superintendent and Library Director
Sunderland Selectboard authorized solar program for low-income rates. The board voted unanimously to empower Town Administrator B. Torres to sign memoranda of understanding with Colonial Power Group and a Hingham solar developer providing reduced electricity rates to qualified households. The
Sunderland Selectboard and Finance Committee advanced FY27 budget scenarios toward override election. The Finance Committee voted 6-0 to include COLA increases in the base budget, while the Selectboard voted 3-0 to approve 3 percent COLA increases. Both bodies voted unanimously not to contribute
Sunderland's boards reviewed budget scenarios and South County assessments ahead of possible override vote. The Selectboard and Finance Committee examined multiple budget paths, including one that would eliminate overnight and holiday police coverage. South County Emergency Medical Services
The Selectboard and Finance Committee committed to presenting a FY27 budget override at the April 24 Annual Town Meeting. Superintendent D. Modestow outlined budget scenarios showing that without the override, the elementary school would eliminate art and music classes, and positions including the
Sunderland Selectboard and Finance Committee reviewed FY27 budget and override timeline at joint March 16 meeting. The boards decided to keep the town override as a single format for the April 24 Annual Town Meeting, setting a March 27 deadline for ballot certification under Massachusetts law.
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