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Board Approves New Car Sales License

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Briefing

Jun 25, 2026

Board Approves $15.2 Million Borrowing

The Select Board voted 4-0 to approve the sale of $15,242,000 in general obligation bond anticipation notes at 4.00% interest, with a stated premium of $187,476.60. The board also approved related disclosure, tax-compliance, and document-signing procedures.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Auburn Delays Bond Borrowing Vote

The Select Board did not approve the bond anticipation note documents after members said questions about a figure remained unresolved; it voted 4-0 to schedule a June 25 special meeting focused on the borrowing vote.

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Briefing

Jun 8, 2026

Auburn Advances Road Repairs and Open-Space Protection

The Select Board unanimously endorsed a conservation restriction protecting a half-acre Ellie Way property, with recording sought by June 30. The board also reviewed an approximately $1.8 million roadway contract covering Auburn, Church, South, Lancaster, and Old Millbury roads.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Board Approves Special Education Funding Transfer

The Select Board unanimously approved an $85,489.28 transfer to the Special Education Stabilization Fund as a precaution while a student residency and financial-responsibility determination remains under appeal.

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Briefing

May 11, 2026

Auburn Approves Emergency Management Plan

The Select Board approved Auburn’s Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan by a 4-0 vote. Fire station construction has begun, with completion expected in late 2027; bidding produced approximately 10% savings.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Duck Race License Approved and Fee Waived

The Select Board voted 5-0 to approve an open-air license and waive the fee for the GFWC Auburn Junior Women’s Club Duck Race at the Auburn Public Library on May 25, 2026. The board also voted 5-0 to designate May 14 as Apraxia Awareness Day in Auburn.

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Briefing

Apr 13, 2026

Utility Pole Work Approved for Fire Project

The Select Board unanimously approved National Grid’s petition to install two jointly owned utility poles on Prospect Street, including relocating an existing pole and equipment to support the new Auburn Fire Department project.

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Briefing

Mar 30, 2026

Board approves license plate camera grant

The Select Board voted 3-2 to accept an $18,250 grant for six automated license plate recognition cameras. It also unanimously accepted a grant for three pole-mounted speed signs and one mobile speed trailer, and authorized an application for up to $250,000 to improve the Leesville Pond dam, with a required 10% match.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Board Approves Special Education Transfer

The Select Board unanimously authorized an $85,489.28 transfer from the SPED Stabilization Account for unanticipated special education outplacement costs. The superintendent said the broader need is approximately $256,000, with possible reimbursement through the Circuit Breaker program.

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Briefing

Mar 9, 2026

Board Appoints Vocational School Committee Member

The Select Board voted 4-0 to appoint Erika Kristal Eucker to the Southern Worcester County Regional Vocational School Committee for a term ending May 16, 2026. The Department of Public Works also reported that roadway reconstruction and resurfacing on five roads is expected to go out to bid in March, with construction anticipated in spring.

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Briefing

Feb 25, 2026

Board Advances FY2027 Budget

The Select Board voted 3-1 to transmit the Town Manager’s proposed FY2027 budget to the Finance Committee. The proposal includes a 2.18% tax levy increase, a $30,000 increase for School Department capital equipment, and $200,000 for library improvements.

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Briefing

Feb 17, 2026

Board Advances Land Disturbance Warrant Article

The Select Board voted 5-0 to place a proposed land disturbance article on the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. The article addresses properties cleared after receiving a land disturbance permit but left without construction. The Board also reviewed the FY2027 budget, including a goal of keeping the tax levy increase below the 2.5% Proposition 2½ limit.

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Briefing

Feb 9, 2026

Board Approves Special Education Transfer

The Select Board unanimously authorized an $85,489.28 transfer from the special education stabilization account to support Auburn Public Schools costs. The amount could change if two students are placed with an education agency in another municipality.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Board Approves Wage Theft Policy

The Select Board voted 5-0 to approve a Responsible Employer Policy for large construction projects, intended to reduce taxpayers’ financial risk from wage theft. The Board also approved a National Grid pole petition for Walsh Avenue, but work cannot begin before April 15, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 12, 2026

Board Approves New Car Sales License

The Select Board approved EZ Cars Motors LLC’s Class II motor vehicle license for 85 South Street by a 3-1 vote, allowing vehicle sales subject to town and department requirements. The Board postponed a decision on relocating two National Grid poles on Walsh Avenue until additional information about scheduling and possible electrical outages is provided.

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