The Sudbury Finance Committee held their annual budget hearing with the Sudbury Public Schools (SPS) administration on Monday, February 2. The hearing followed the standard process the committee has been using for years, and featured deep dives on the district's use of Circuit Breaker special education funds from the State, the management of revolving funds,…

Sudbury residents voiced alarm on social media after observing heavy police activity and multiple vehicles reportedly traveling at high speed during rush hour on Friday, January 30. The Sudbury Police Department issued a community alert on their Facebook page: "Community Alert: Sudbury PD along with assistance of NEMLEC SWAT is serving…

The Town of Sudbury has released its proposed Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget. The budget totals out at $138,943,141, which is a 5.42 percent increase over FY26. The 5.42 percent increase is $7,146,334 more than the current fiscal year. That is inclusive of the operating and capital budgets. The FY27 proposed operating budget…

The Sudbury Public Schools (SPS) School Committee continued to press the administration to stand up a "bridge" program for summer 2025 during their January 26 meeting. The administration had previously attempted to eliminate the SMILE and Explore summer programs, while restructuring the Extended School Year (ESY) program down to a four-day program. Feedback…

In a display of administrative grit that would make a Roman Senator weep, the Sudbury Select Board's Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Subcommittee convened Wednesday night to prove that nothing, not even a lack of shared email attachments, can stop the wheels of local government from spinning in place. The meeting, held on January 28, 2026, featured…

The Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School (LSRHS) roof is nearing the end of its shelf life, but the previously-approved re-coating project has been shelved. Following a January 27 report from Jack Ryan, a member of the Building Subcommittee, the full LSRHS school committee agreed to take a new approach. Rather than restoring…

After a two-year stint at the site of the former Stonegate Gardens, Weston Nurseries has announced it will close its Lincoln retail store. The decision marks the end of a short chapter for the 103-year-old company at this specific location as it shifts its focus toward its other Massachusetts hubs. The move comes as…

As the media landscape is undergoing a transformation driven by social media, artificial intelligence (AI), and the demise of many traditional print newspapers, local businesses have more tools than ever to reach current and prospective customers. But rising above the digital noise requires a more nuanced media strategy than ever before. Michael Henrich,…

During the first meeting of the Select Board's Liberty Ledge/Sewataro subcommittee, member Dan Carty voiced a desire to eliminate public comment from the subcommittee's agendas. Member Janie Dretler opposed that idea, and the two agreed to take it back to the full Select Board for a final decision. On Tuesday, January 20, the…