Sterling Zoning Board approves accessory dwelling unit and two porch projects. The board unanimously approved an 876-square-foot detached accessory dwelling unit proposed by Eric and Katherine Case at 10 Adam Taylor Road, finding it consistent with the neighborhood's character. Amanda Favreau
Conant Public Library trustees unanimously back a $55,000 capital request to bring the lift lobby to code, to be voted at the May 4 town meeting as part of Article 15. Director Alex Grebinar reported the library is 75 percent through the fiscal year with balanced budget lines, and will return
Sterling Cultural Council funds replacement yoga program. The board unanimously approved setting aside $800 for a yoga initiative to replace a program previously scheduled for May, following the departure of coordinator Dhivyaa Chelvan. Members reviewed treasurer balances of $3,592.40 in the town
Board of Health approves construction permit extensions and septic variances. The Sterling Board of Health unanimously extended two construction permits, 2023-27 for 71 Maple Street and 2023-28 for 27 Chamberlain Road, each for one year. In a pair of split votes, the board approved a Local Upgrade
Sterling Select Board unanimously reappoints William Brassard to Montachusett Regional Technical School Committee for a four-year term and ratifies a one-year fire union contract eliminating the lowest salary step and adding one at the top. Town Administrator Bill Caldwell reported the Solid Waste
Sterling Conservation Commission unanimously approved five residential and infrastructure projects subject to wetlands law and accepted Will Frankian as a full Commissioner. Chair Matthew Marro presided with Commissioners Erik Mendoza, Scott Michalak, and Chris O'Neil present. Standard Orders of
The Sterling Board of Assessors approved the meeting agenda and signed warrants, payables, and abatements before entering executive session. Chairman Donlin Murray, Clerk Richard Sheppard, and Member Hannah Miller, along with Regional Assessor Rob Heckman and Assistant to the Assessor Debbie
The Sterling Planning Board unanimously endorsed an Approval Not Required plan for 121 Greenland Road, formally separating airport operations from the remainder of a property spanning Greenland Road to Old Princeton Road. Chairman Carl Corrinne, Vice Chair Val Pruneau, and member Eric Newman voted
Sterling Board of Health adopts interim plan as Health Agent vacancy looms. Chairman Richard Lane will serve as emergency contact, with board members Gary C Menin Sr and Vice-Chair Gail Hassett authorized to perform soil evaluations and other duties pending a permanent hire. The board voted
Sterling Select Board approves 32 warrant articles for May 4 annual town meeting. Chair Kirsten Newman and the full board endorsed a $25 million Department of Public Works facility project, the FY27 town budget, a $1,590,037.20 water operating budget with $375,000 in capital improvements, and