LEOMINSTER -- May 12, 2026, Leominster Conservation Commission continues a disputed Stagecoach Road wetland-fill proposal and greenlights a Hamilton Street EV charging station. The commission voted 5-0 to continue the Notice of Intent
Leominster City Council confirms recreation director, advances FY27 budget to hearings. Benjamin Kiwanuka was unanimously confirmed as Director of Recreation for a three-year permanent term beginning May 12. Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella's three annual budgets — general ($186.7 million), water ($6.98
Leominster Planning Board accepts 26-lot Willard Street subdivision plan, approves solar array. The board, chaired by Vice Chairperson Carol Vittorioso, voted unanimously 8-0 to accept the traditional subdivision plan after rejecting an open-space alternative over Fire Department concerns about
LEOMINSTER -- May 4, 2026, Leominster Planning Board approves Maple Avenue solar array and sets 26-lot ceiling for Willow Street subdivision. The board unanimously approved a site plan and special permit for a ground-
Leominster Conservation Commission approves environmental orders for 2 major projects. The commission issued Orders of Conditions for Fall Brook Elementary School demolition and reconstruction at 25 Decicco Drive, requiring a turtle protection plan and Conservation Restriction execution before
LEOMINSTER -- April 28, 2026, Leominster Conservation Commission unanimously cleared two major projects and issued a split-vote cease-and-desist against an unpermitted backyard excavation at its April 28 meeting. The five-member board,
Leominster City Council approves $27,910 police appropriation and processes administrative actions. The council voted unanimously to appropriate funding for the Police Department's superior salaries account from the Collective Bargaining Expense Account to cover the remainder of fiscal 2026. Board
Leominster Recreation Commission selects new director as Colburn Pond Dam project moves toward construction. Benjamin Kiwanuka was selected as the next Director of the Recreation Department to begin work the second week of May, following search committee interviews, with Chair Maureen Donatelli
Leominster Cemetery Commission receives additional $50,000 in city funding as burial space runs low. Chair David R. Cormier reported the city will provide the additional funds this year as officials continue to address a critical shortage of burial lots. Commissioners David Bartlett, Steve Picard,
Leominster Conservation Commission approves three environmental permits. The commission unanimously approved Notices of Intent for Franco Realty Trust's two Wachusett Street projects—a new home at Lot 2 and renovations at Lot 1—and for Michael Johnson's safety improvements at 163 Pioneer Drive,