Government

Sterling Board of Assessors approves prior minutes and statutory exemptions. Chairman Donlin Murray presided over the February 9 session, where Clerk Richard Sheppard and Member Hannah Miller voted unanimously to accept the January 12 minutes and the Statutory Exemption list. The board signed

Sterling Finance Committee hears FY2027 budget presentations from five departments totaling $8.7 million in operating funds. Town Administrator Bill Caldwell outlined a $4.4 million budget with insurance and benefits at $2.9 million, representing an 11 percent increase; Police Chief Sean Gaudette

Sterling Council on Aging unanimously backs budget presentation to finance committee. The board, chaired by Deb MacLennan, approved the motion at its February 5 meeting at the Sterling Senior Center, with Director Sheila Beane presenting the budget and board discussion of its finance committee

Finance and Capital Budget committees hear six FY2027 presentations totaling $10.8 million in operating expenses. Police Chief Sean Gaudette's department requested $185,880 in capital funding for vehicles, a fingerprint machine, and building work; Town Administrator Bill Caldwell reported a $4.4

Sterling Select Board convenes and immediately enters closed session on labor and contract strategy. Chair Kirsten Newman and the five-member board unanimously voted to conduct three consecutive executive sessions addressing Fire Chief, Dispatch Unit, and Firefighters Unit contract negotiations