Government · Water
Water Commission Approves 5 Percent Sewer Rate Hike
Millbury's Water Commission approved a 5 percent sewer rate increase for fiscal year 2027, setting the rate at $15.50 per 1,000 gallons with a $31 minimum charge.
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Government · Sewer Commission
Sewer Commission approves five percent rate hike for fiscal 2027
Millbury Sewer Commission approves five percent sewer rate increase for fiscal 2027. With two of three members present, Chairperson Gary C Nelson and Clerk Richard Green unanimously approved the rate hike alongside drainlayer licenses for Gilberto Borges and Mike Giacopello. The commission also
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Millbury Remains Under Significant Drought Designation, State Says
Millbury remains under a significant drought designation as the state's Aug. 7 assessment confirms persistent dryness across the Central Region. Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper's update keeps the town under the same conservation guidance that shapes local water…
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Millbury Schedules Public Test of Primary Voting Machines
Millbury's town clerk will hold a public test of the town's voting machines ahead of the Sept. 1 state primary, part of a wave of election-readiness news that also included finalized polling-location details for residents. The Central Region, including Millbury, remains under the state'…
Obituaries
Obituary notices, week of Monday, August 17 through Sunday, August 23, 2026
Millbury's obituary notices this week list two people: Mitchell, Julianne and Pulaski, Michael C., both with arrangements by Mulhane Home For Funerals in Millbury. Both died Aug. 14, 2026. Mitchell's visitation and services were held Aug. 19 at Mulhane Home For Funerals and Central Ceme…
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Millbury Library Rolls Out AI Literacy Help, Weekly Tech Drop-Ins
Millbury Public Library has launched Digital Navigators and new tech-help sessions to assist residents with everyday technology and AI literacy. The library now offers Saturday drop-in tech help plus AI-focused workshops running on Tuesdays throughout August, alongside Microsoft Office …
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Millbury Deeds Show $530,000 Spread Between July's Priciest and Cheapest Sales
Worcester County Registry of Deeds records show eight Millbury property transfers between July 24 and July 28. Of those, three had a sale price recorded, ranging from $100,000 to $630,000, with a median of $592,500. The month's top recorded sale was a $630,000 transaction recorded July 28 between
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Millbury Town Clerk Releases Sept. 1 Primary Voting Details
Millbury's Town Clerk released polling location details and an early in-person voting schedule for the September 1 state primary. Residents can vote early in person on Monday, August 24, and Tuesday, August 25, and the clerk's office will process the advanced removal of early and absent…
Government · Board of Selectmen
Selectmen extend interim manager's deal to Sept. 11
Millbury's Board of Selectmen voted to extend Interim Town Manager Nicole Valentine's contract to September 11, 2026, to cover a leadership transition.
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Millbury Schools Post Back-to-School Resources, Live Lunch Menus
Millbury Public Schools posted back-to-school resources this week, with lunch menus now live and supply lists out for the 2026-2027 year. Shaw Elementary families can find summer reading and math packets for grades 3 through 6, teacher wish lists and a schedule of school tours ahead of …