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Tonight’s meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. in Veteran’s Memorial Hall at Town Hall. A 6:45 p.m. public hearing is scheduled on National Grid’s petition for underground conduit work on Podunk Road and pole work on Fiske Hill Road. The agenda also includes Fire and Police department reports, a budget presentation from the Town Administrator, several action items, and a 7:00 p.m. budget discussion with the Finance Committee.

✅ Anthony Minnucci Appointment on the Agenda
— The Board is scheduled to consider appointing Anthony Minnucci as a full-time dispatcher at $24.24 per hour effective March 17, 2026.

✅ Dispatcher Resignations Up for Acceptance
— The Board is scheduled to consider acceptance of the resignations of Nicole Patterson effective March 13, 2026 and Isabella Valadas effective March 10, 2026.

✅ $15,905.18 Forest Stewardship Grant Under Review
— A $15,905.18 grant award from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation’s Forest Stewardship Cost Share Program is on the agenda for possible acceptance for the update of the Leadmine Forest Stewardship Plan.

✅ Don Miller Reappointment on the Agenda
— The Board is scheduled to consider reappointing Don Miller to SLAC for a term expiring April 18, 2029.

✅ Annual Town Meeting Articles Scheduled for Review
— The Board is scheduled to review and vote on the Annual Town Meeting Articles.

✅ Special Town Meeting Articles Scheduled for Review
— The Board is scheduled to review and vote on the Special Town Meeting Articles.

One of the biggest things to watch Monday night is the town’s budget discussion. The agenda includes a Budget Presentation from the Town Administrator and a 7:00 p.m. discussion with the Finance Committee.

Also included in correspondence is notice from the Office of the Governor that Sturbridge’s FY27 Chapter 90 apportionment totals $687,792.84. Chapter 90 funding is one of the town’s main state funding sources for local road construction, maintenance, and transportation improvements.

The Board is also scheduled to consider acceptance of $15,905.18 in DCR funding to update the Leadmine Forest Stewardship Plan, a notable investment in the long-term management of town-owned forest land.

A public hearing is scheduled for National Grid’s proposed underground conduit and pole work on Podunk Road and Fiske Hill Road. According to the agenda, the work includes installation of one new JO pole and relocation of two existing JO poles, beginning approximately 483 feet north of the centerline of the Main Street / Fiske Hill Road intersection and continuing approximately 3,366 feet northward.

✅ Monday night’s meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall

✅ A 6:45 p.m. National Grid public hearing is scheduled

✅ Budget presentation and Finance Committee discussion are major items to watch

✅ Dispatcher staffing changes, license requests, and Town Meeting article review are all on the agenda

With the Annual Town Election coming up on Monday, April 13, 2026, the town recently hosted Meet the Candidates Night, giving residents a chance to hear directly from the people running for local office ahead of Election Day. If you missed it live, you can watch the full event below. The forum gave voters an opportunity to hear from candidates, get a better sense of where they stand, and head into the election more informed.

📅 MassDOT Public Hearing - Vegetation Management Plan — March 27, 2026, 5:00 p.m.
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📅 Annual Town Election — April 13, 2026, 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Sturbridge Host Hotel
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📅 Annual Town Meeting — April 27, 2026, 6:30 p.m. | Town of Sturbridge
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📅 Select Board Meeting — April 6, 2026, 6:30 p.m. | Veteran’s Memorial Hall, Town Hall
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The Town Minute is an independent publication and is not affiliated with the Town of Sturbridge or any municipal office. We use AI to assist in summarizing public meeting minutes and recordings. Official source documents and meeting recordings are linked in or below this post when available. While we strive for accuracy, errors or omissions may occur. This content is intended as a public-friendly summary, not an official record. For official and complete records, please refer to the Town’s approved meeting minutes and official meeting recordings on the Town’s website.