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Mass Central Rail Trail Segment Wins Public Works Project of the Year

Oct 9 · Sudbury Weekly →

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commission Meets Virtually Tonight

Oct 8 · Town of Sudbury →

Housing Trust Meets Virtually Thursday Morning

Oct 8 · Town of Sudbury →

Bids Open Today for Goodnow Library Crosswalk and Sidewalk Work

Oct 8 · Town of Sudbury →

Volunteers Invited to Restore Wolbach Farm Rain Garden

Oct 8 · Sudbury Valley Trustees →

Select Board members hold office hours tonight

Oct 7 · Town of Sudbury →

Park and Rec reviews Davis Field concept plans

Oct 7 · Sudbury Weekly →

Commission on Disability meets virtually tonight

Oct 7 · Town of Sudbury →

Rail Trails Advisory Committee meets tonight

Oct 7 · Town of Sudbury →

Regional housing trusts meet at Goodnow Library

Oct 7 · Goodnow Library →

Library Trustees meeting moved to Thursday, Oct. 8

Oct 6 · Town of Sudbury →

Haskell Field playground closes as installation begins today

Oct 6 · Town of Sudbury →

Draft Open Space & Recreation Plan open for public comment

Oct 6 · Town of Sudbury →

Energy and Sustainability Committee meets tonight at 5:30

Oct 5 · Town of Sudbury →

Finance Committee meets virtually tonight

Oct 5 · Town of Sudbury →

Town offices closed Monday, Oct. 12, for Columbus Day

Oct 5 · Town of Sudbury →

Town Clerk Urges Early Application for November Mail-In Ballots

Oct 4 · Sudbury Weekly →

Mon., Oct. 5: Zoning Board of Appeals meets, 7–9 p.m.

Oct 4 · Town of Sudbury →

Wed., Oct. 7: FY28 Budget Working Group, 6–8 p.m.

Oct 4 · Town of Sudbury →

Housing Authority Explains Pine Lakes Redevelopment Plan

Oct 4 · Sudbury Weekly →

Wed., Oct. 7: Select Board drop-in office hours, 7–8 p.m.

Oct 4 · Town of Sudbury →

Fire Department Open House Is Saturday, October 10

Oct 4 · Town of Sudbury →

Thu., Oct. 8: Liberty Ledge/Sewataro draft plan input session, 7 p.m.

Oct 4 · Town of Sudbury →

FY28 Budget Working Group Meets Wednesday

Oct 3 · Town of Sudbury →

Mushroom Identification Walk at Nobscot Today

Oct 3 · Sudbury Valley Trustees →

Styrofoam Recycling Collection at DPW Today

Oct 3 · Lincoln-Sudbury Parent Organization →

All Persons' Trail Grand Opening at Wolbach Farm Sunday

Oct 3 · Patch →

Liberty Ledge/Sewataro Draft Recommendations Session Thursday

Oct 3 · Town of Sudbury →

Historic Districts Commission Meeting Rescheduled for Oct. 8

The commission postponed its Oct. 1 meeting because it lacked a quorum. It is now scheduled to meet Thursday, Oct. 8.

Oct 2 · Town of Sudbury →

Goodnow Library Trustees Meet Tuesday

The Goodnow Library Board of Trustees meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the library’s conference room to oversee library policy, management and trust-fund expenditures.

Oct 2 · Goodnow Library →

Park and Rec Commission Opposes Broader CPA Sidewalk Funding

At its Sept. 30 meeting, the Sudbury Park and Recreation Commission voted 1-4 against supporting a change to Community Preservation Act rules that would allow broader use of CPA funds for municipal sidewalks.

Oct 2 · Sudbury Weekly →

Historic Districts Commission meets virtually tonight

The Historic Districts Commission meets virtually today, Thursday, October 1, from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. to address matters involving Sudbury’s historic districts and properties.

Oct 1 · Town of Sudbury →

Zoning Board schedules public hearing for Monday

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing Monday, October 5, at 7 p.m. The posted notice includes hearing materials and an agenda attachment.

Oct 1 · Town of Sudbury →

Park and Recreation Commission meets virtually tonight

The commission meets Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually and broadcast on SudburyTV.

Sep 30 · Town of Sudbury →

Housing Roundtable set for Oct. 6 at Goodnow

Sudbury will hold a Housing Roundtable Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Goodnow Library and on Zoom. The discussion will cover housing, water, infrastructure and local housing initiatives.

Sep 30 · Town of Sudbury →

Select Board meets virtually Tuesday evening

The Sudbury Select Board meets virtually Tuesday, September 29, from 7 to 10 p.m. The agenda and Zoom details are posted, and SudburyTV will broadcast the meeting.

Sep 29 · Town of Sudbury →

Flood Watch Continues Through Early Tuesday

The National Weather Service issued a flood watch for Sudbury and surrounding areas through 2 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, warning of heavy rain and possible thunderstorms.

Sep 28 · National Weather Service →

Conservation Commission Reviews Three Filings Monday

The commission meets remotely by Zoom from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. Posted materials cover filings for 18 Newton Road and 68 Ford Road, plus a revised site plan for 9 Trevor Way.

Sep 28 · Town of Sudbury →

Rep. Gentile Holds Virtual Office Hours Monday

State Rep. Carmine Gentile meets virtually with constituents Monday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Appointments are required and can be arranged by email.

Sep 28 · Sudbury Weekly →

Fall Water-Main Flushing Begins in North Sudbury

The Sudbury Water District begins fall flushing Monday in north Sudbury, with work scheduled weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Section 1 is expected to run through Oct. 9; residents may notice temporary discoloration or pressure changes.

Sep 28 · Sudbury Water District →

Senior Tax Relief Applications Due Sept. 30

Eligible seniors have until Wednesday, September 30 to apply for Sudbury's FY2027 means-tested property-tax exemption. The program offers tax relief to qualifying older homeowners who meet income, asset, valuation, and residency requirements.

Sep 27 · Town of Sudbury →

Conservation Commission meets Monday

The Conservation Commission meets Monday, September 28, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. in a virtual meeting.

Sep 27 · Town of Sudbury →

Select Board meets Tuesday

The Select Board meets Tuesday, September 29, from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. in a virtual meeting.

Sep 27 · Town of Sudbury →

White Pond Woods Walk Set for Sunday Afternoon

First Parish of Sudbury leads a walk in the woods at White Pond today, September 27, at 2 p.m. Participants meet at the town-owned parking area at 142 North Road.

Sep 27 · First Parish of Sudbury →

New Crosswalk, Sidewalk Upgrades Planned Near Goodnow Library

Sudbury announced a $116,737 pedestrian-safety project on Concord Road near Goodnow Library that would relocate the crosswalk, replace sidewalk sections, add curb ramps and granite curbing, and install a rapid-flashing pedestrian beacon. Bids are due October 8.

Sep 27 · Patch →

Sudbury Opens Review of FY28 Preservation Project Requests

The Community Preservation Committee posted Sudbury's FY28 project submissions for public review. Projects include Bruce Freeman Rail Trail Phase 3, Davis Field construction, Feeley Field accessibility work, a Housing Trust allocation, rail-trail connections, cemetery restoration, and Wayside Inn pedestrian connectivity.

Sep 27 · Town of Sudbury →

Park and Recreation Commission meets September 28

The Park and Recreation Commission is scheduled to meet Monday, September 28, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually.

Sep 27 · Town of Sudbury →

Warrant issued for former Sudbury lottery clerk

A former Stony Brook Market & Liquors clerk accused of stealing at least $10,000 in lottery scratch tickets skipped a Framingham District Court hearing, prompting an arrest warrant; police estimated the loss could reach $40,000.

Sep 26 · Patch →

First Parish invites volunteers to memorial garden cleanup

Volunteers are invited today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to weed and spruce up the memorial garden entryway at First Parish, with pizza provided.

Sep 25 · First Parish of Sudbury →

Housing Authority meets Thursday afternoon

The Sudbury Housing Authority meets from 3 to 5 p.m. at the Musketahquid Village meeting room.

Sep 24 · Town of Sudbury →

Liberty Ledge-Sewataro committee meets virtually

The Liberty Ledge / Sewataro Advisory Committee meets virtually from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. to explore possible future uses for the property.

Sep 24 · Town of Sudbury →

Agricultural Commission schedules Thursday meeting

The Agricultural Commission meets from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Flynn Building, with virtual participation available.

Sep 24 · Town of Sudbury →

State Election: Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Fairbank Community Center; early voting runs October 17–30.

Sep 23 · Town of Sudbury →

Sudbury adopts zero-emissions vehicle policy

The Select Board posted Sudbury's final Zero-Emissions-Vehicle-First Policy, directing the town to give electric and fuel-efficient options first consideration when replacing municipal vehicles.

Sep 23 · Town of Sudbury →

Sudbury Select Board sets seven priorities for FY 2027

The Select Board adopted seven priorities for fiscal year 2027, focusing on town finances, staffing, transportation, rail trails, and economic development.

Sep 23 · Patch →

Fairbank Community Center rental rules updated

The gym and multipurpose room are now available Wednesday through Friday evenings and weekends, not Mondays or Tuesdays.

Sep 23 · Town of Sudbury →

Sudbury 250 Committee meets virtually tonight

The committee meets from 7 to 9 p.m. to plan activities for the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.

Sep 22 · Town of Sudbury →

Planning Board meets Wednesday

The Planning Board will meet on Wednesday, September 23. Agenda and participation info posted on the town website.

Sep 21 · Source →

FY28 Budget Working Group

The FY28 Budget Working Group meets Wednesday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m. in the Police Station Training Room and virtually.

Sep 20 · Town of Sudbury →

Planning Board Meeting

The Planning Board meets virtually on Wednesday, September 23 at 7:30 p.m.

Sep 20 · Town of Sudbury →

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