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Madison Advances Major Road Improvements

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 20, 2026

Affordable housing trust fund hearing set

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to schedule an August 24 public hearing on a draft ordinance establishing an Affordable Housing Trust Fund. The board discussed concerns about allowing taxpayer funding or borrowing for the fund but did not adopt the ordinance.

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Briefing

Jun 22, 2026

Special meeting set for $1 million roads funding

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved calling a July 13 special town meeting to consider a $1 million appropriation to the Major Roads Fund, using excess fund balance. The board also unanimously approved a five-year capital lease for 2027 highway equipment, pending Board of Finance approval.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Board Approves Road and Service Funding

The Board approved special appropriations totaling $1.42 million for major roads, coastal resiliency, winter storm costs, and Meals-on-Wheels, subject to required approvals for several items. It also unanimously approved a collective bargaining agreement with civilian dispatchers effective July 1, 2026.

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Briefing

Apr 29, 2026

Board Reviews Litigation and Labor Talks

The Board of Selectmen unanimously voted to enter executive session for an update on pending litigation involving a LOTCIP contract and negotiations with Public Works, police, and civilian dispatchers. The minutes do not report outcomes from those discussions.

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Briefing

Apr 27, 2026

Board Approves Ryerson School Demolition

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved using remaining Neck River project funds for Ryerson School’s demolition and transferred project oversight to the Director of Construction and Planning. The demolition estimate is about $2.9 million, including approximately $1.7 million in abatement costs, with the work expected to take 90–100 days.

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Briefing

Apr 7, 2026

Budget Heads to April 28 Referendum

The Board of Selectmen advanced a recommended budget to a town referendum on April 28, with a $36.3 million town budget, a $67.5 million education budget, and a combined increase of 3.61% over the prior year. The board also approved a $1.16 million transportation grant for Scotland Avenue improvements, pending Board of Finance approval.

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Briefing

Mar 31, 2026

Board Sets April 28 Budget Referendum

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved April 28, 2026, as the referendum date for Madison’s town and school budgets, pending approval of the requested funding amounts by the Board of Finance.

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Briefing

Mar 23, 2026

Board advances hotel study for Academy property

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to conduct additional due diligence on a hotel concept for the Academy School property. The board also unanimously approved $2,906,460.50 for Copse Road and Warpas Road rehabilitation, $291,700 for construction inspection, and $1.1 million for road paving.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Madison Advances Scotland Avenue Improvements

The Board unanimously approved applying for a $1,167,600 LOTCIP grant for Scotland Avenue improvements, including a sidewalk, drainage work, and roadway reclamation. If awarded, the grant would reduce Madison’s share of the project to approximately $500,000–$600,000, most of which is already included in the Capital Improvement Plan.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Board Recommends 2.81% Budget Increase

The Board of Selectmen recommended a 2026-2027 town budget 2.81% higher than the prior year and unanimously supported recommending the Board of Education budget. A public hearing on the town and education budgets is scheduled for February 23 at 6 p.m.

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Briefing

Jan 26, 2026

Madison Advances Major Road Improvements

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved accepting a $2.57 million state transportation grant for Copse Road and Warpas Road construction and authorized contract signing. It also approved accepting a $1.8456 million grant for Boston Post Road sidewalk and crosswalk improvements, pending Board of Finance approval.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Surf Club Storm Repairs Approved

The Board unanimously approved $68,100 in storm-related Surf Club repairs and awarded the contract to Suchocki & Son, Inc., pending Board of Finance approval of funding. The work will stabilize erosion and damaged seawall areas after the December 19 storm.

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Briefing

Jan 6, 2026

Academy redevelopment proposals reviewed

The Board of Selectmen reviewed proposals to redevelop the Academy School building, including a 7Summits plan for affordable workforce and senior housing. The proposal estimated monthly rents of $1,000 to $1,700 and total project costs of $8.45 million to $10 million, including environmental work and septic replacement. No developer selection or redevelopment approval was recorded.

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