Following a single Facebook thread with residents discussing Sudbury police compensation and staffing shortages on social media, some of the noise translated into a few emails to the Select Board. Select Board Chair, Jennifer Roberts, opened the board’s Tuesday meeting with a statement about the situation: “I’ll start by recognizing that the Select Board…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…