Townsend NewsLocal news for Townsend, MA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Bech challenges Olver- June 30, 2008 A Republican running against a 17-year incumbent Democrat, in a state where most political leaders are from his opponent's party, Nathan Bech says he is still confident he can win election to Congress.http://www.topix.net/city/townsend-ma/2008/06/bech-challenges-olver?fromrss=1 High cost of pensioning- June 28, 2008 A proposed increase to the cost-of-living-adjustment base for state, school and municipal retirees is a burden most towns cannot afford, Town Administrator Greg Barnes said.http://www.topix.net/city/townsend-ma/2008/06/high-cost-of-pensioning?fromrss=1 Townsend facing $329G vote- June 26, 2008 A "yes" vote tomorrow will allow the Fire Department to replace two aging trucks with a new ladderrescue truck, Fire Capt.http://www.topix.net/city/townsend-ma/2008/06/townsend-facing-329g-vote?fromrss=1 Townsend posting board- June 24, 2008 Library Trustees: 4 p.m. meeting, Memorial Hall. Voter registration: Last day to register to vote to take part in the debt exemption balloting on June 26.http://www.topix.net/city/townsend-ma/2008/06/townsend-posting-board?fromrss=1 Plan would unite towns to protect Squannacook, Nissitissit river basins- June 22, 2008 A new coalition is being proposed to protect the Squannacook and Nissitissit river basins.http://www.topix.net/city/townsend-ma/2008/06/plan-would-unite-towns-to-protect-squannacoo... |