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Assessors approve two exemptions, deny one in April

The Sandwich Board of Assessors approved two real estate exemptions and denied one. The Board voted unanimously in April on two exemptions (Bills #171-7672 and #712-6953) and denied one exemption (Bill #9302) that failed to meet Commonwealth FY26 criteria. Chair Larry Harrington, Vice-Chair Nick

Planning Board tours Ridge Club golf course to assess Hog Pond buffer zones

Planning Board conducts site visit at Ridge Club to assess Hog Pond buffers. Vice Chair Anne McManus led four members to holes 2 and 3, which border the pond. Town Engineer Sam Jensen and Director of Community Development Leanne Drake raised concerns about phosphate levels potentially linked to

Visitor Services Board approves $47,500 for Mill Creek restroom rehab

Sandwich Visitor Services Board approves $50,250 in facility and arts funding. Chair Heidi Trottier and the board approved $47,500 for the Parks and Landscape Department's Mill Creek Comfort Station rehabilitation project, including new fixtures, flooring, and lighting, with completion set for June

Library board rejects public stance on firearms warrant article

Sandwich Public Library Board rejects public guidance on firearms in public buildings. The board voted 6-2 not to make a public recommendation on a warrant article allowing concealed carry in non-school public buildings. Chair Kathleen McDermott, Vice Chair Gretchen Mulroy, Jayne Burke, Jeanie

Board denies variance at 12 Marshview Circle

Board of Appeals denies setback variance at 12 Marshview Circle. The Board unanimously rejected a front yard variance request from Canal Land Surveying and Permitting Inc. for a plunge pool project. In a separate matter, the Board unanimously upheld Building Commissioner Ian Reid's decision