Advisory Board discusses meals tax proposal, FY27 budget concerns
The Advisory Board discussed a 0.75 percent meals tax proposal and reviewed the FY27 budget in a meeting focused on revenue gaps and spending pressures.
The Advisory Board discussed a 0.75 percent meals tax proposal and reviewed the FY27 budget in a meeting focused on revenue gaps and spending pressures.
Dunstable Select Board approves two-part library heat pump contract totaling $235,525, funded through a combination of a state earmark, net metering credits, and a pending town meeting vote.
Dunstable Finance Committee signals support for a local meals tax warrant article and absorbs a cautionary FY27 budget presentation.
The Conservation Commission approved its 10-year Open Space and Recreation Plan for 2026 to 2036 and continued two project hearings to April 13.
Dunstable Library trustees discussed building projects on March 18. A $230,000 HVAC replacement proposal came with existing funding of $58,000 from prior Town Meeting votes plus a $50,000 state earmark due June 30; trustees agreed to consult the Town Manager on additional resources.
Dunstable Planning Board advanced Lovewell Farms preliminary subdivision with mixed waivers. The board voted 4-1 on March 16 to approve the three-lot residential development at 1177 Main Street, including approximately 815 feet of new dead-end road.
The Community Preservation Committee unanimously adopted a cost allocation policy limiting CPA administrative expenses to five percent of annual revenues. The policy prohibited use of CPA funds for general municipal operations and overhead.
Select Board created ad hoc committee to evaluate purchase of 476 Main Street property currently under state Chapter 61A preservation program.
Conservation Commission extends hearing on 36-unit cottage development to March 23. The Dunstable board voted unanimously to grant the extension for MCO & Associates' Notice of Intent application for 164 Pleasant Street, covering 28.5 acres of town-owned property.
Dunstable Select Board votes to study potential purchase of a five-acre parcel adjacent to the town common.
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