Weekly Happenings - Week of May 4, 2025
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Special Senior Luncheon at Greater Lowell Vocational School May 14th
Join us on May 14th for a Special Senior Luncheon at Greater Lowell Technical High School "The Voke" at 11:30 A.M. Prepared and served by... more ››
Annual Town Election 2025: Important Dates
The Annual Town Election will be held on Tuesday May 20, 2025. Below you will find some important dates to keep in mind:
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FY26 Budget: In The Headlines
There are many communities across the state managing financial challenges caused by a variety of factors. The graphic below breaks down the... more ››
FY26 Budget: Extimated FY26 Tax Increase
The general fund override needed and impacts to the average single family tax bill are below, based on the FY26 Recommended Operating... more ››
Article 9: Water Infastructure Improvements
Article 9 requests $35,000 from Water Enterprise Retained Earnings to fund general water infrastructure improvements. The Department of... more ››
FY26 Budget: Magnitude of the FY26 Budget
The FY26 override requested is $480,841. The graphic below compares the size of the FY26 deficit with areas of budget spending.
Article 8: Capital Improvements for Municipal Departments
Article 8 is necessary to appropriate $120,000 for capital purchases for municipal departments.
Article 7: Expenditure Limits
Article 7 is necessary to establish expenditure limits on Town Revolving Funds, of which there are six. Under MGL Section 44, Section 53E ½... more ››
Article 6: Operating Budget
This article requests the approval of the Town’s FY26 Operating Budget. This year, Town Meeting will be presented two budgets, both... more ››
Vote By Mail 2025
Did you know that to Vote by Mail in Massachusetts, you're required to fill out an application each year? Once you submit your application... more ››
Council on Aging's Summer Wellness Iniative
Council on Aging, benefiting from a grant from Great Lowell Health Alliance, has begun a summer Wellness Initiative for our residents aged... more ››
Mother's Day Celebration Senior Luncheon
Join us Wednesday May 7th, 2025 at Dunstable Public Library for a special Senior Luncheon Celebrating Mother's DayLibrary opens at 10 a.m.... more ››
Article 5: Transfer to the Capital Improvement Program Stabalization Fund
Article 5 requests approval to allocate Free Cash to the Capital Improvement Program Stabilization Fund to support future capital projects... more ››
Larter Field Tennis & Pickleball Courts Update
Thank you for your patience as the Recreation Commission works through finalizing the Tennis & Pickleball Courts at Larter Memorial... more ››
Article 4: Transfer to the General Stabilization Fund
This article seeks to transfer Free Cash to the Town’s General Stabilization Fund to strengthen the Town’s financial reserves, support long... more ››
FY26 Budget: Budget Scenarios
The Town’s Recommended FY26 Operating Budget is based on a $480,841 general override. If the override passes, the Town’s budget will be... more ››
Dunstable Theater Collaborative Presents DYSTOPIAN FOLLIES
We're excited to see what JF Dacey has installed for us at Dunstable Town Hall this weekend.
Article 3: Transfer to Water Enterprise Fund
This is a standard article to consider transferring additional funding to support the Water Enterprise Fund, which supports the operations... more ››
Article 2 - Unpaid Bills
This article is a standard article requesting approval for payment of unpaid bills from a prior fiscal year. This is typically necessary... more ››