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…

Ryan James Poteat filed an intention (“pulled papers”) Thursday to run for Park and Recreation Commissioner in the March 30 Annual Town Election. Poteat is currently an employee of the Town of Sudbury. He is the community preservation coordinator in the Planning & Community Development department. This will be his first run for a…

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…

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…

The Town Clerk’s office certified Tuesday the nomination papers of Liam J. Vesely, who is running for Board of Assessors, and Julie Leigh Durgin, who is running for Sudbury School Committee. Vesely and Durgin are now official candidates whose names will appear on the ballot, bringing the total number of candidates whose names will appear…

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…

The Town Clerk’s office certified Friday the nomination papers of Susan Ruth Sama, who is running for Board of Health. Sama is now an official candidate whose name will appear on the ballot.  To date, no prospective candidates have filed to run for Park and Recreation Commissioner. There is one open seat for three…

Julie Zelermeyer Perlman filed an intention (“pulled papers”) Thursday to run for Planning Board in the March 30 Annual Town Election. Perlman is running for re-election to the Planning Board. She previously served as an associate member and was elected as a full member in 2023. She is running for a second term. …

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,…