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Some meetings hum along; this one pulses with real-life stakes. We open with a fast-moving agenda and quickly get into a focused public health briefing: current mosquito risk levels across town and a clear, trustworthy primer on bedbugs—how to spot them, where they hide, and what prevention actually works. It’s practical, evidence-based guidance backed by a coming town nurse presentation designed to answer your questions and ease the itch of uncertainty.
From there, we dive into animal control and the everyday mechanics that keep residents and pets safe. You’ll hear how the team handles loose dogs, why licensing and rabies documentation matter, and how donations are used for emergencies that can’t wait. The conversation then shifts to the quiet backbone of local government: approvals and contracts that protect environmental compliance at the landfill and transfer station, plus engineering expertise to keep operations safe and within state standards.
The heart of the meeting beats around infrastructure and community. We walk through a strategic reallocation of Complete Streets funding to build Mill Street sidewalks sooner, with a grant extension that safeguards future projects. Then we pivot to celebration: a packed Community Day with 50-plus exhibitors, back-to-back performances, kids’ activities, and a slate of sponsors powering the festivities. It’s the best of civic life—safer streets and shared moments—built together.
We also share important governance updates endorsed by the Attorney General: the board’s modernized name, a more workable Finance Committee quorum, a raised capital threshold to match today’s costs, and progress on MBTA Communities Act compliance. Finally, we make space for citizen voices in a charged property-line dispute on Church Street, hearing both sides and taking the proper step to refer the matter to the building commissioner and town counsel. It’s a reminder that rules, transparency, and process protect everyone when stakes run high.
If you value clear decisions, practical public health tips, and a candid look at how local government balances rights, safety, and community, this one’s worth your time. Subscribe, share with a neighbor, and leave a review to help more residents find the show—and tell us what topic you want addressed next.
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