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Government · Select Board

Select Board Approves Danvers Water Side Letter

Middleton's Select Board approved a side letter updating its 1997 water-sharing agreement with Danvers, setting new conservation targets and a one-year goal to negotiate a full replacement agreement.

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Government · Planning Board

Planning Board Approves $330,000 Ridgewood Bond

Middleton's Planning Board approved a $330,000 bond and released eight lots in the Ridgewood Estates subdivision's Phase IV. The board also unanimously endorsed a lot-consolidation plan at 200 North Main Street for owner Andrew Schwartz, presented by engineer Chris Spiragis of Williams and Spiragis.

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Government · Board of Selectmen

Selectmen Won't Renew Police Chief's Contract

Middleton selectmen vote not to renew police chief's contract, then clash with a DoubleTree hotel over a removed Narcan box. The board terminated Police Chief William Sampson's contract effective June 30, 2027, citing notice requirements, without public discussion of a reason.

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