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Council on Aging discusses budget; Watkinson resigns

Plainville Council on Aging approves previous meeting minutes, hears budget report. Director Christine Higgins presented the 2026-27 budget request of $248,095.69 in operational costs. The Plainville Cultural Council awarded the senior center a $990 grant for three guided television tours and three

Conservation Commission approves sluiceway abandonment, gravel removal, and septic replacement

Plainville Conservation Commission approves three environmental and water projects. The commission unanimously approved Phase 5 of a gravel removal operation at 128 Washington Street LLC, with conditions requiring expanded stormwater retention and restoration of public trails disrupted by mining.

Plainville approves summer events; FY27 budget planning begins

Plainville approves summer events with $1.9 million in FY27 free cash certified. Finance Director Julie Hebert reported the town received $1,933,673 in General Fund free cash, plus additional certifications for enterprise funds totaling $3.1 million. The Select Board unanimously approved event

Board of Assessors approves abatement and exemption documents.

The Board of Assessors approved more than $17 million in abatements, exemptions, and financial commitments in a January 12 open session. Chairperson Patricia Stewart, Vice-Chairperson Trish Bergevine, Secretary Shannon Mackenzie, and member John Groh unanimously signed off on motor vehicle

Taxation Aid Committee distributes grant letters, reviews inaugural year

Taxation Aid Committee completed its inaugural grant cycle, distributing funds and reviewing initial-year performance. Chair Brenda Watkinson reported the committee distributed FY26 grant letters to Treasurer/Collector Janet Jannell for mailing, with funds already applied to applicants' property