Government · Planning Board
Planning Board Approves Partial Fischer Estates Lot Release
The Sandwich Planning Board approved a partial lot release for Fischer Estates, clearing the way for construction on two lots.
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Government · Board of Assessors
Board of Assessors reorganizes leadership
Sandwich Board of Assessors reorganizes leadership and welcomes new member on May 19. The board elected Nick Fernandes as Chair and Larry Harrington as Vice-Chair and welcomed new member Brian Miller, who ran unopposed. The board signed the 2026 Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment #3 for $261,939.45,
Government · Select Board
Sandwich Select Board Reorganizes; FY'27 Budget Shows $475K Surplus
Sandwich Select Board elected David Sampson Chair and Shane Hoctor Vice Chair, following the May election. The town is projected to have a surplus of at least $475,000 for FY'27 based on State Senate budget numbers, with Chapter 70 local aid increasing significantly and the excess levy reserve at
Government · Sandwich Housing Authority Board
Housing Authority approves $53,900 bathroom renovation
Sandwich Housing Authority approves $53,900 bathroom renovation for Building C. The board voted unanimously to accept the low bid from Oakridge Construction for the ADA improvement project. Chair Tobin Wirt and commissioners Christine Johnson-Staub, Kathy Brown, John Fox, and Kathy Newton also
Government · School Committee
School Committee Elects Binienda as Chair Following Town Election
Sandwich School Committee reorganizes under new Chair Danielle Binienda. The committee unanimously approved subcommittee assignments and recognized Shreya Shukla's two years of service as Student Representative. Superintendent Dr. Joseph Maruszczak outlined his 2026-27 goals, emphasizing student
Government · Public Library Board of Trustees
Library board re-elects McDermott, approves director evaluation timeline
Sandwich library trustees unanimously re-elected Kathleen McDermott as chair and approved an evaluation timeline.
Government · Visitors Services Board
Sandwich board rejects expanded sandcastle art project
Sandwich Visitor Services Board declines Upper Cape art expansion funding. The board determined a proposal to expand a Yarmouth-based sandcastle public art initiative geographically across the Upper Cape falls outside the VSB mission. Two previously approved projects remain in progress: the $47,500
Government · Board of Appeals
Board Approves Three Special Permits; Continues Church Parking Hearing
Sandwich Board of Appeals unanimously approves three special permits. The Board granted Special Permits for 49 Freeman Avenue (Avant), 175A North Shore Boulevard (Cremaldi and Fahey), and 18 Quiet Street (Pennell), with all decisions and conditions filed in the Planning & Development office. In
Government · Recreation Committee
Cole Bateman Appointed to Recreation Committee
The Sandwich Recreation Committee appointed Cole Bateman in a 7-0 vote on May 11 with all members in favor. Bateman attended the meeting and was asked to join after discussing the committee's responsibilities.
Government · Historic District Committee
Historic District Committee approves eight property projects
Sandwich Historic District Committee approves eight property certificates at regular May meeting. Chair Diane Dileo's committee unanimously approved applications for two sheds, windows, dormers, a porch, fencing, and Heritage Plantation structures during the May 11 meeting. One applicant agreed to
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