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Special Report

Sturbridge Board of Health Q&A: What the Candidates Say Before Election Day

Apr 8, 2026

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Sturbridge Board of Health Q&A: What the Candidates Say Before Election Day

Two candidates are running for Board of Health (2-year seat). Sturbridge voters will vote for one. Here’s what Sarah McGee and Karen Errichetti had to say.

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Sturbridge School Committee Q&A: What the Candidates Say Before Election Day

Apr 7, 2026

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Sturbridge School Committee Q&A: What the Candidates Say Before Election Day

Three candidates are running, Sturbridge voters will vote for two. Here’s what Mary Bridget Burns, Amanda Hellyar, and Whitney Goodwin had to say.

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Sturbridge Select Board Q&A: What the Candidates Say Before Election Day

Apr 6, 2026

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Sturbridge Select Board Q&A: What the Candidates Say Before Election Day

Two seats are on the ballot. Here’s what Charlie Blanchard, Kadion Phillips, and MaryLou Volpe had to say.

Special Report

Meet the Candidates: Who’s Running in Sturbridge’s April 13 Election

Mar 31, 2026

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Meet the Candidates: Who’s Running in Sturbridge’s April 13 Election

Who’s running, what they said, and where to watch each candidate’s remarks before you vote.

Finance Committee

Big Alum Lake Study Approved, Warrant Recommendations Deferred, Tax Discussion Tabled

Mar 30, 2026

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Big Alum Lake Study Approved, Warrant Recommendations Deferred, Tax Discussion Tabled

The Finance Committee approved funding for a Big Alum Lake study, deferred several Annual Town Meeting recommendations until final numbers are available, and tabled a broader discussion about Sturbridge’s tax structure and development choices. A summary of the March 26, 2026 Finance Committee meeting, sourced from the meeting recording. Official minutes are pending town approval.

Special Report

Sturbridge's FY27 Budget Has $9 of Surplus. Here's What That Means.

Mar 29, 2026

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Sturbridge's FY27 Budget Has $9 of Surplus. Here's What That Means.

The Town Administrator and Finance Director have submitted a balanced $46.1 million budget for FY2027. It maintains all current services and keeps everyone employed but leaves almost no margin, and the five-year outlook is frank about the challenges ahead. Here's what's in it, what got cut, and what it means for Sturbridge residents.

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