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Last 14 days

• Only one of 15 Dudley property deeds shows a price. Dudley News combed through September's recorded property deeds and found that just one of 15 transactions disclosed what the buyer actually paid, leaving most of the town's real estate activity a mystery to residents.Dudley News
• Fall Town Meeting set for October 19. The Town of Dudley has set its Fall Town Meeting for October 19, when voters will act on the fall warrant.Town of Dudley
• Special election sets fiscal 2027 financial plan. The Town of Dudley confirmed its fiscal 2027 financial plan following a special election, finalizing budget decisions that depended on the vote's outcome.Town of Dudley
• October Dudley Digest posted by town hall. The town released its October Dudley Digest newsletter, rounding up department updates and notices for residents.Town of Dudley
• Planning Board takes up contested used-car lot plan. Dudley's Planning Board took up a contested used-car lot's site plan and required screening fence at 57 West Main Street, after the applicant accused town staff of giving him conflicting guidance and 'constant unprofessionalism.'Dudley News
• Seven deeds recorded as most sale prices await update. Seven property deeds were recorded in Dudley in the latest filing period, though the registry has not yet updated sale prices for most of the transactions, leaving final figures pending.Dudley News
• Seven Dudley deeds recorded as prices lag registry. Dudley recorded seven property transfers this week, though most of the sale prices are still working their way through a registry of deeds system update, leaving the full picture of local home sales incomplete for now.Dudley News
• Selectmen take up Patriot Gas license case. Dudley selectmen weighed an alcohol violation at Patriot Gas after a clerk sold a 12-pack to a minor without checking ID, debating how the penalty fits the town's violation matrix. The board also took up an accountant staffing change and the town meeting warrant.Dudley News

Coming up

• Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Wednesday. Dudley's Conservation Commission holds its regular meeting Wednesday, October 7, at 6 p.m.Town of Dudley
• Wed, Oct 7, 6:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission holds regular meeting. The Dudley Conservation Commission meets October 7 at 6 p.m. to review wetlands and land-use matters before the board.Town of Dudley
• Wed, Oct 7, 6:30 p.m.: Water and Sewer board meets Wednesday. The Dudley Board of Water Sewer Commissioners meets Wednesday, October 7, at 6:30 p.m.Town of Dudley
• Wed, Oct 7, 6:30 p.m.: Water Sewer Commissioners convene October 7. The Dudley Board of Water Sewer Commissioners holds its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. on October 7.Town of Dudley
• Thu, Oct 8, 7:00 p.m.: Agricultural Commission meets Thursday. Dudley's Agricultural Commission holds its regular meeting Thursday, October 8, at 7 p.m.Town of Dudley
• Thu, Oct 8, 7:00 p.m.: Agricultural Commission meets at 7 p.m. Dudley's Agricultural Commission holds its monthly meeting on October 8 at 7 p.m.Town of Dudley
• Fri, Oct 9, 8:00 a.m.: Board of Assessors meets Friday morning. The Dudley Board of Assessors meets Friday, October 9, from 8 to 10 a.m.Town of Dudley
• Mon, Oct 12: Town Hall closed Monday, October 12. Dudley Town Hall will be closed Monday, October 12, with no town offices open that day.Town of Dudley

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