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Sandwich Council on Aging approves December minutes, hears Lifestyle Medicine program update

Sandwich Council on Aging reports robust midyear engagement across expanding programs. Director Susan Marancik detailed approximately 29,000 event check-ins and 4,000 program participants, with staff handling 2,000 monthly phone calls, serving 1,300 people through food and nutrition programs, and

Assessors approve multiple tax abatements and exemptions in routine meeting

Board of Assessors approves multiple tax abatements and exemptions in routine January meeting. Chair Larry Harrington, Vice-Chair Nick Fernandes, and member Robert James unanimously approved six separate sets of personal property abatements and real estate exemptions during an executive session

Transportation study recommends bus route consolidation for district

School Committee hears transportation study recommending bus route consolidation. A study presented by Rich Labrie found actual load capacity at 37 percent versus scheduled 59 percent, suggesting the district could reduce routes by one or two with ride times increasing just 5 to 7 minutes. The

Visitor Services Board approves $12,283 for arts education and community signs

Sandwich Visitor Services Board approves $12,283 in arts and infrastructure funding. The board unanimously approved $6,283.50 for Sandwich Historical's Glass Academy Arts Education Program beginning February 2026, covering new equipment including a kiln and sandblaster for public glass and ceramic

Sandwich Public Library Board approves administrative updates, hears leadership changes

Sandwich Public Library board hears updates on transitions and budget challenges. Library Director Diane Costagliola reported strong 2025 circulation — 136,000 items borrowed and renewed, 52,000 e-books checked out — as the Public Library Board of Trustees received updates on a new integrated