By Dave Watkins in News — 07 Oct 2026

Free cash redirected after override defeat

Dudley redirects $678,000 in free cash after override fails. Dudley's Select Board and Finance and Appropriation Advisory Committee worked out how to redirect the town's certified free cash after both override questions failed Sept. 29, with Town Administrator John Ruda warning public safety cuts could still follow later this year.Dudley News
Dudley board OKs golf club manager, licenses, warrant. Dudley's Select Board accepted a Declaration of Independence replica from America250 marking next year's 250th anniversary, approved a new manager for Dudley Hill Golf Club, and cleared licenses for Nichols College's Pumpkin Fest and the PTO's Turkey Trot.Dudley News

Veterans services office closure announced. The town's Veterans' Services Office is closed, Dudley officials announced Wednesday afternoon in a News Flash alert; the notice did not give a reopening date.Town of Dudley

Thu, Oct 8, 7:00 p.m.: Agricultural Commission meets Thursday night. Dudley's Agricultural Commission meets Thursday at 7 p.m., according to the town's online calendar; no agenda was listed with the posting.Town of Dudley
Fri, Oct 9, 8:00 a.m.: Board of Assessors meets Friday morning. Dudley's Board of Assessors meets Friday from 8 to 10 a.m., per the town calendar.Town of Dudley
Mon, Oct 12: Town Hall closed Monday, reopens Tuesday. Dudley Town Hall will be closed Monday, Oct. 12, according to the town calendar, with normal business hours resuming Tuesday.Town of Dudley
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00 p.m.: Recreation Commission meets Tuesday evening. Dudley's Recreation Commission meets Tuesday at 6 p.m., per the town calendar.Town of Dudley
Tue, Oct 13, 6:15 p.m.: Library trustees meet Tuesday evening. The Dudley Public Library's Board of Trustees meets Tuesday at 6:15 p.m., per the town calendar.Town of Dudley
Wed, Oct 14, 7:00 p.m.: Planning Board meets Wednesday night. Dudley's Planning Board meets Wednesday at 7 p.m., per the town calendar.Town of Dudley

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