Fire causes $100,000 damage at State Road mall

A fire caused $100,000 damage at Coaksett Commons at 875 State Road on Friday evening, May 9. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. There were no injuries. ‹ Full Story ›

Recall bylaw defeated, planning board posts approved

The Planning Board was allowed to add one position and upgrade another to town planner during the second and final night of Town Meeting. Proponents argued that although money is tight, the town needs more staff to deal with impending development. They said the planning board is overwhelmed by the amount of work it is doing already. ‹ Full Story ›

Strip zone passes on second night of Town Meeting

Town Meeting voters mustered the two-thirds majority needed to create an adult entertainment zone on Route 6, after first removing six lots considered prime spots for future commercial development. The article passed with 108 votes "for" and 53 "against." The lots that were removed from the zone are near the intersection with Sanford Road. ‹ Full Story ›

Town Meeting okays $7 M fire station, $29.2 M budget

Town Meeting voters approved a $7 million fire station for Central Village Tuesday and a budget totaling $29.2 million. The fire station was the last item on the first night of the annual Town Meeting, which 328 voters attended. ‹ Full Story ›