Sterling approves Peace Pole, fire memorial relocation on town common. The Select Board voted 4 to 1 to install the Rotary-sponsored Peace Pole in the far-right corner of the town common, with Chair Cranson voting against. In a unanimous vote, the board approved relocating the fire memorial from
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 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
Select Board unanimously approves transition plan for fiscal offices in Sterling. Treasurer Collector Victoria Smith will retire in September after 125 remaining work days; Sharon McGowan will assume the position with Meggin Hendley as Assistant Treasurer. Hendley, employed with Sterling for 18
Sterling Select Board reorganizes leadership, elects Maureen Cranson as Chair. Ron Furmaniuk became Vice Chair and Patricia Ward became Clerk in unanimous votes. The board voted unanimously to advance planning for temporary netting at Gibbs Field Little League facility to prevent foul balls from
Sterling Select Board unanimously approves Common Victuallers License for KP Market at 110 Leominster Road. Suneet Sharma told the board the market will open around May 13, 2026, with final paving set for May 11. A Grand Opening celebration is scheduled for May 28, featuring giveaways, food
Sterling Select Board approves $1.3M bond anticipation note for infrastructure. Town Administrator Bill Caldwell presented the short-term borrowing at 2.4 percent interest, allocating $800,000 to Swett Hill Drainage and $500,000 to a DPW project. The board unanimously approved the Town Meeting and
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 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
Select Board approves $25 million DPW facility project after recent joint committee review. The board voted unanimously to fund a new building, rejecting renovation of the existing structure estimated at $21.4 million. The revised proposal represents a reduction from the original $33 million price.
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