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Welcome to Mendon Commons, a volunteer-run, independent news site serving the town of Mendon. Local news gives us a shared understanding of the issues that affect our town and its people. It equips us to make thoughtful decisions and inspires us to get involved, even…
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Vote to reconsider funding the Providence Street culvert replacement project fails
Attendees at Annual Town Meeting last night moved to reverse their votes to fund a culvert replacement project after learning an article conditioning the expenditures on opening Cemetery Street to two-way traffic would be passed over. The attempt ultimately failed when the motion to reconsider…
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Town Meeting votes yes on override
Annual Town Meeting approved a $1.1 million Proposition 2½ override Tuesday night, clearing the first hurdle toward a final decision at the polls May 19. The override would close a $4.1 million gap in the school department’s budget next fiscal year. Upton voters passed their…
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High turnout expected at Town Meeting tomorrow night
Annual Town Meeting gets underway at 7 p.m. tomorrow, May 12, in the Miscoe Hill gymnasium. Town officials anticipate a high turnout due to the Proposition 2½ override request, which will be decided on an amendment to Article 4 on the 34-article warrant. Upton Town…
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Meet the Mendon farmers — food, flowers and more
During the industrial revolution of the 1800s, Mendon was the “bread basket” for the surrounding towns that used the rivers to power their manufacturing. Today, that tradition continues and with summer almost here, Mendon farms are growing and selling local produce, dairy products, eggs, flowers,…
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Transportation available to Mendon Annual Town Meeting and election for seniors, disabled
Transportation Available to Mendon Annual Town Meeting and Election for Seniors, Disabled
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Candidates Night offers platform for office-seekers
Candidates for elected office introduced themselves and fielded questions at a forum hosted by the Mendon Brothers of the Brush Thursday night. Brothers of the Brush member Dick Ferrucci served as event moderator. Eight of the 13 candidates on the ballot appeared at the event.…
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After years of sitting idle, North Avenue parcel to be farmed under new nonprofit leadership
Local business owner Kevin Meehan will assume control of a nonprofit that owns a 29-acre parcel of land on North Avenue, clearing the way for him to farm a portion of the property. Gary Smith, a Mendon realtor and longtime resident, founded the nonprofit, the…
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A tour through the Muddy Brook North Conservation Area
Town officials got their first up-close look at the Muddy Brook North Conservation Area over the weekend and shared some thoughts on how the 24.2-acre parcel can be used for hiking, wildlife viewing and other passive recreation. Conservation Agent Isabella Genova led members of the…
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Cafe owners buoyed by community support after losing lease
The owners of a popular café next to the post office have launched a Go Fund Me campaign after learning their landlord will not renew their lease. SereniTea House owner Alan Sanchez and his family were weighing whether to search for a new location or…
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School superintendent details deep cuts if override fails
The school district will lose 84 positions —23% of its workforce — if voters fail to approve a Proposition 2½ override request, the School Committee learned tonight. The schools are hoping to bridge a $4.1 million gap in its $48.3 million budget through two overrides:…
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Read all about it: Latest issue of Clough newspaper hits the stands
Get the scoop on what’s happening at H.P. Clough Elementary School in the most recent edition of the student newspaper, the Clough Newsbreaker. Read the Clough Newsbreaker
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Town Meeting to weigh override through 3‑step budget vote
The question guaranteed to raise the most debate at the Annual Town Meeting May 12 doesn’t appear anywhere on the warrant. Instead, the $1.1 million Proposition 2 ½ override will be taken up in Article 4, which deals with the town budget. The final number…
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