Sterling Board of Health adopts noise regulation authority and approves geese deterrents. The Board unanimously approved adding formal authority to establish noise and nuisance regulations under state law and unanimously approved purchasing two solar-powered lights at $450 each to deter geese from
Sterling Planning Board unanimously endorses Approval Not Required plan for Hardscrabble Road property line adjustment. Chair Carl Corrinne, Michael Temple, and Eric Newman voted 3-0 to approve the boundary modification for 15 Hardscrabble Realty Trust, with Tami L. Sontag as trustee. Board members
Sterling Select Board completes annual board, committee appointments. The board approved approximately 40 appointments across 18 boards and committees with unanimous votes during a June 24 meeting, including reappointment of Ezequial Ayala Jr. to Finance Committee and appointment of Marina Meehan
Sterling open space panel plans July dedication at Waushacum Park. The Open Space Implementation Committee approved planning for a ceremony on Friday, July 24 at 6 p.m., featuring tribal participation and a trailhead informational sign estimated at $3,500. The Sterling Cultural Council has pledged
Sterling Board of Health approves variance for reduced water line offset. The board unanimously allowed a seven-foot water supply line offset from a septic tank at 225 Worcester Road, below the required ten feet, contingent on engineering documentation and a deed restriction. The board also abated
Sterling Select Board approves Cub Scout beach campout, rejects liquor pilot. Cub Scout Pack 34 received unanimous approval to camp at the town beach on June 13, pending receipt of an insurance certificate; the event will host nine families with first and fourth grade children. Chair Maureen
Sterling ZBA approves second driveway variance for Griffin Road accessory dwelling unit. Applicant Sherryanne Snipes won relief from the single-driveway requirement under Section 301-2.3.5(3b) of the town's Protective Bylaws, citing site constraints including proximity to septic system and mature
Sterling library board faces rising materials costs while preparing expanded summer programming. Library Director Alex Grebinar reported that vendor pricing changes will increase book and materials costs despite reduced shipping fees, prompting the library to print book labels in-house. Circulation
The Economic Development Committee unanimously authorizes event management for Celebrate Sterling 2026. Committee members approved a $6,000 contract for Lex Thomas to manage the September 26-27 community event at Memorial Park, the town common, Main Street, and the 1835 Town Hall. The expanded
Sterling board deems dog dangerous after May bite incident. The Animal Control Advisory Board voted 3-0-2 to designate Ryder, owned by Steven and Kathy MacAulay, as a dangerous dog after the animal bit Sterling resident Gary McNamara during his morning walk in May; McNamara also reported a prior