Government · Conservation Commission
Conservation Commission approves Rentham Road culvert
Bellingham's Conservation Commission approved a Rentham Road culvert replacement and continued a Pearl Street battery storage hearing.
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Morning Brief
Bellingham Morning Brief, Oct. 21: Senior Center parking expansion awaits state contract
Bellingham Council on Aging details 44-space Senior Center parking expansion awaiting state contract. From our own coverage: Senior Center parking expansion awaits state contract decision.
Government · Board of Health
Health agent to enforce septic grade rule on Title V
The Board of Health heard a health agent report on septic, food and Kratom enforcement. Members approved the Oct. 6 minutes by voice vote with four of five members present, Richard J. Martinelli by phone.
Government · Parks Commission
Parks Commission adds Richardson Field to Nov. 16 agenda
The Parks Commission heard that Silver Lake revenue was running ahead of expenses after the pass increase.
Government · Finance Committee
Finance Committee backs $300,000 Engine 2 refurbishment
The Finance Committee voted 6-0 to recommend $300,000 in free cash to refurbish the Fire Department's Engine 2.
Government · Capital Improvements Committee
CIC recommends $300,000 Engine 2 refurbishment
The Capital Improvements Committee recommended $300,000 to refurbish Fire Department Engine 2. A 2019 KME Predator with 81,000 miles and 6,684 engine hours, the engine has corroding aluminum body panels.
Morning Brief
Select Board back at Town Hall Monday
Bellingham's Select Board holds its next regular meeting Monday, Oct. 26, at Town Hall. Also in today's brief (1 items): Select Board holds regular meeting at Town Hall.
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of October 12, 2026 through October 18, 2026
This week's Bellingham obituary notices include one entry: Chase, Cynthia Lou "Cyndie," formerly of Bellingham, Massachusetts, who died October 14, 2026, while residing in Lakeland, Florida. The obituary notes her closeness with longtime partner William "Bill" Glose.
Morning Brief
JV soccer hosts Dedham Wednesday
Bellingham's JV soccer team hosts Dedham in a conference match Wednesday evening. Also in today's brief (6 items): Parks Commission meets Monday afternoon; Finance Committee convenes Monday evening; Capital Improvement Committee meets Monday night; JV soccer hosts Dedham Wednesday.
Morning Brief
Capital panel meets Monday night
Capital Improvement Committee meets Monday night at Town Hall. Also in today's brief (4 items): Parks Commission meets Monday at Town Hall; Finance Committee meets Monday evening; Capital Improvement Committee meets Monday night; Bellingham hosts Dedham JV volleyball Wednesday.
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