EEE Confirmed In Sudbury Mosquitoes

On Thursday the Board of Health issued a press release announcing that Eastern Equine Encephalitis was detected in Sudbury mosquitoes: “The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) announced today that Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Sudbury, Massachusetts. There are currently no human cases. EEE is a rare but serious…

ByKevin LaHaiseAugust 17, 20240Comments

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Finance Committee Gears Up To Drill Down

The Finance Committee met on Monday. It’s not quite budget season, so they’re still discussing their approach to the budget for the next fiscal year. The main takeaway appears to be a deeper dive on Town department-level budgets. Historically, the committee would hear from the Superintendents of each Sudbury school district, as well as…

ByKevin LaHaiseAugust 17, 20240Comments

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Health Department: Sewataro Ponds Likely Closed For Summer

A July 26 announcement from Camp Sewataro notified the public that the swimming and fishing ponds had been closed due to “blue green algae levels” found in the fishing pond. Bleu green algae is another term used for cyanobacteria. At the August 13 meeting of the Board of Health, the public learned more about the…

ByKevin LaHaiseAugust 17, 20240Comments

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Schools HVAC Project Might Be Salvageable

After failing to win support for funding from the Energy and Sustainability Committee, the schools HVAC project might have one last chance for funding. The project would replace critical HVAC equipment on the roofs of Curtis Middle School and Haynes Elementary School. The current equipment is at the end of it’s useful life, and the Combined Facilities…

ByKevin LaHaiseAugust 17, 20240Comments

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Sudbury Conservation Coordinator Honored With Distinguished Public Service Award

The Monday, August 12 meeting of the Sudbury Conservation Commission included a surprise announcement. Chair Dave Henkels informed the commissioners and the attendees of the meeting that Lori Capone, Sudbury's Conservation Coordinator, had been honored with the Distinguished Public Service Award by the Sudbury Valley Trustees. Henkels offered broader comments on public service…

ByKevin LaHaiseAugust 13, 20240Comments

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Herb Chambers Mercedes Benz Now Open

Herb Chambers Mercedes-Benz is now open according to an announcement from the company. The announcement touts the design of the dealership: “The dealership's modern, sophisticated aesthetic includes contemporary architecture featuring sleek lines, glass facades, and high-end materials that mirror the qualities of the Mercedes-Benz brand.” The announcement goes on to say the dealership has…

ByKevin LaHaiseAugust 10, 20240Comments

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Goodwill Celebrates 40 Years In Sudbury

A long-time staple of Sudbury Plaza on Boston Post Road is celebrating 40 years of operation. Goodwill opened their donation center in Sudbury Plaza in 1984. According to the operators: “The Sudbury donation location is one of Goodwill’s longest held sites as well as one of its most productive.” Just last year, the location…

ByKevin LaHaiseAugust 10, 20240Comments

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SPS School Committee Debates Merits of Hybrid, In-Person Meetings

It’s a Zoom World, but the SPS School Committee Isn’t Sure It Wants To Be Livin’ in It. On Monday, August 5, the school committee debated the merits of making their in-person meetings hybrid. The outcome of the conversation is a bit unclear, but Superintendent Brad Crozier was tasked with evaluating options for in-person meetings…

ByKevin LaHaiseAugust 10, 20240Comments

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Police Department Retention Challenges Add To Budget Pressures

At the Monday, August 5 meeting of the Sudbury Public Schools School Committee, Sudbury Police Chief Scott Nix shared a few updates on the ongoing collaboration between the schools and the police department. But an important detail emerged in the discussion: the police department is soon to be short 7 officers in its department of…

ByKevin LaHaiseAugust 10, 20240Comments

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Sustainability Committee Votes Down School HVAC Funding

Project Cannot Proceed, School Closures Possible If Systems Fail The Sudbury Energy and Sustainability Committee was in a pickle on Tuesday, August 6. On one hand, they could fund the control system for HVAC retrofits at the Curtis Middle School and Haynes Elementary School. On the other, they could hold to their values and…

ByKevin LaHaiseAugust 7, 20240Comments

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