Sandwich's updated Town Charter is now law, completing a civic overhaul that residents can read at sandwichmass.org. The Massachusetts Legislature and Governor approved the document, giving the town a modernized governing framework. Closer deadlines also press: Transfer Station permits …
Sandwich is gearing up for a weeklong America 250 celebration running June 27 through July 4, anchored by a Moonlighters Concert and fireworks on opening night, a "Voices of 1776" program at Hoxie House and the Grist Mill on June 28, and a public art unveiling on June 30. The town annou…
Sandwich Housing Authority elected officers for 2026-2027 in unanimous votes, selecting Tobin Wirt as Board Chairperson, Kathy Brown as Vice Chairperson, and Christine Johnson-Staub as Treasurer. The board approved a warrant for 249 checks totaling $513,175.53.
Sandwich School Committee Finance Subcommittee voted to keep facility fees flat for 2027. The three-member panel — Kevin Sareault, Dr. Sue Miller, and Bill Flynn — voted 3-0 to recommend to the full School Committee that all facility and user fees remain unchanged for the fiscal year.
Sandwich Historic District rejects Tupper Road cupola proposal in 3-2 split vote. Chair Diane DiLeo voted no along with Members Corrine Ritter and Sabrina Spalding, determining the addition would not be historically appropriate, while Members Richard Alger and Brendan Brides supported the
The Sandwich Select Board abandoned a two-site plan for a Department of Public Works and fire substation project, returning to the original design combining both facilities at one location. Board members cited zoning and traffic concerns about an alternate site on Quaker Meetinghouse Road.
Sandwich School Committee unanimously approved Superintendent Dr. Joseph Maruszczak's 2026-2027 annual plan, emphasizing student belonging and analysis of potential achievement gaps. The Committee also unanimously approved a new Procurement & Grants Specialist position for the Business Office
Sandwich Board of Appeals continues Tuleika permit hearing. The board voted unanimously to postpone case #26-08, a special permit application for 497 A Route 6A for construction greater than 301 square feet in the floodplain, to its June 9 meeting after the applicant requested a continuance. Chair
Select Board establishes formal procedures for Main Street parking review and regulations. Following sustained complaints from residents about employee parking damaging town green space near the Snowy Owl establishment, the Board reached unanimous consensus to proceed with an evaluation of parking
Glass Town Cultural District Steering Committee approved March minutes and established plans for a public art curator. The committee, chaired by Paula Johnson, voted to move forward with drafting a curator RFP at a budgeted cost of up to $5,000 to guide site selection and artist recruitment. The
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