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Southbridge's Joint Planning and Development Subcommittee unanimously recommended acceptance of a $25,000 Massachusetts Preservation Project Fund grant to investigate the Town Hall tower and produce construction documents at its July 15 meeting.

Southbridge's Joint Education and Human Services Subcommittee forwarded three board appointments to the full Town Council after a brief session on July 15.

Southbridge's General Government Subcommittee unanimously recommended extending town accountant Christine Russell's appointment through June 2029 and approved a short-term consultant contract with Muni to cover treasury-collector services through January 31, 2027.

Southbridge's Protection of Persons and Property Subcommittee unanimously backed a federal generator grant and opened the door to joining a regional emergency communications district at its July 14 joint session.

Southbridge Town Council seated three new members and elected officers 9-0 at its July 6 reorganizational and regular meeting. Councilor Dave Adams was unanimously elected chair and Councilor Kelly vice chair at the combined session in the Robert McKinnon Council Chambers.

Southbridge subcommittee redirects $362,000 in federal grant funds and expands North Street ADA work.

Southbridge Joint Education Human Services Subcommittee advanced a full slate of appointments, a grant, and budget transfers to the Town Council at its June 25 meeting.

Southbridge's General Government Subcommittee voted 3-0 on all items Thursday, clearing a slate of year-end budget transfers that totaled more than $486,000 across police, fire, and administration accounts.

Southbridge's DPW subcommittee approved more than a dozen fund transfers totaling over $500,000 and extended the River Crane Street Phase 1 deadline to July 31, 2026.

Southbridge Town Council closes fiscal year 2026 with more than $2.3 million in appropriations and a contested road change order.