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Cataldo Ambulance outlines services; corrects typo on bid amountSPENCER - Representatives from Cataldo Ambulance appeare...
12/10/2025

Cataldo Ambulance outlines services; corrects typo on bid amount

SPENCER - Representatives from Cataldo Ambulance appeared before Selectmen to describe how they would provide emergency medical services should the town award them a contract. Notably, they addressed a $425,000 quote in the Request for Proposals (RFP), which was nearly double the amount presented about six months ago. Patrick Tyler, executive vice president, said the quote was a typographical error and the accurate total was $225,000 each year on a three-year contract....

SPENCER – Representatives from Cataldo Ambulance appeared before Selectmen to describe how they would provide emergency medical services should the town award them a contract. Notably, they …

Developer plans apartments at former Cherry Street fire stationSPENCER - The former Cherry Street fire station will be r...
12/10/2025

Developer plans apartments at former Cherry Street fire station

SPENCER - The former Cherry Street fire station will be renovated and transformed into apartments following a recommendation by the Building and Property Re-Use Committee and approval by the Board of Selectmen this month. On December 8, Selectmen directed Town Administrator Jeff Bridges to negotiate a purchase and sale and development agreement with Gjergi Disho, whose son Patrick laid out plans for the building....

SPENCER – The former Cherry Street fire station will be renovated and transformed into apartments following a recommendation by the Building and Property Re-Use Committee and approval by the…

Firefighters respond to auto body shop fire Dec. 6SPENCER - On December 6, Spencer firefighters responded to a structure...
12/09/2025

Firefighters respond to auto body shop fire Dec. 6

SPENCER - On December 6, Spencer firefighters responded to a structure fire at 324 Main Street—Woody’s Auto Body. At the scene, crews encountered heavy black smoke coming from a garage door at the one and two-story commercial building. Units were close by, setting up to participate in the Spencer Parade of Lights when the call came in. A second alarm assignment was struck and firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire....

SPENCER – On December 6, Spencer firefighters responded to a structure fire at 324 Main Street—Woody’s Auto Body. At the scene, crews encountered heavy black smoke coming from a garage door …

Ambulance proposals raise questions, concernsSPENCER - This month, Selectmen will interview two bidders who seek to prov...
12/04/2025

Ambulance proposals raise questions, concerns

SPENCER - This month, Selectmen will interview two bidders who seek to provide emergency medical services for the town. On December 8, representatives from Cataldo Ambulance Services will field questions from the board. The appearance by Action Emergency Medical Services is tentatively set for December 18. Selectmen on Dec. 3 held a special meeting to discuss both proposals put forth by the ambulance companies....

SPENCER – This month, Selectmen will interview two bidders who seek to provide emergency medical services for the town. On December 8, representatives from Cataldo Ambulance Services will fi…

Building Committee approves more change orders, moves fundsSPENCER/EAST BROOKFIELD - The Building Committee for the Davi...
11/29/2025

Building Committee approves more change orders, moves funds

SPENCER/EAST BROOKFIELD - The Building Committee for the David Prouty High School project heard work is proceeding at “full speed,” in its last nine months, according to developers. At its November 20 meeting, the board approved a series of change orders and other “not to exceed,” amounts and looked at photos of progress being made. The list of change orders totaling $153,049 were outlined by Kristian Whitsett from architectural firm Jones Whitsett....

SPENCER/EAST BROOKFIELD – The Building Committee for the David Prouty High School project heard work is proceeding at “full speed,” in its last nine months, according to developers. At its N…

Selectmen to review RFPs for ambulance servicesSPENCER - On December 3 at 7 p.m., Selectmen will continue the process to...
11/29/2025

Selectmen to review RFPs for ambulance services

SPENCER - On December 3 at 7 p.m., Selectmen will continue the process to contract with a provider of emergency medical services. At its last meeting, board members heard from Town Administrator Jeff Bridges that two vendors responded to a Request for Proposals (RFP): Cataldo Ambulance and Action Ambulance. Both bids came in higher than what Spencer has historically paid for this level of services, Bridges said....

SPENCER – On December 3 at 7 p.m., Selectmen will continue the process to contract with a provider of emergency medical services. At its last meeting, board members heard from Town Administr…

Senior Center receives $11,543 donation from Spencer TrailwaysSPENCER - Thanks to the Spencer Trailways organization, th...
11/29/2025

Senior Center receives $11,543 donation from Spencer Trailways

SPENCER - Thanks to the Spencer Trailways organization, the town’s senior center will have its exercise room floors replaced and its walking group will receive new supplies. Last week, Spencer Trailways presented senior center director April Caruso with a donation of $11,543. Caruso said it is her understanding the nonprofit group was responsible for cleaning up the rail trail and installing benches there....

SPENCER – Thanks to the Spencer Trailways organization, the town’s senior center will have its exercise room floors replaced and its walking group will receive new supplies. Last week, Spenc…

Town adopts single tax rateSPENCER - On November 17, Selectmen voted for a single tax rate in FY26 of $10.98 for residen...
11/18/2025

Town adopts single tax rate

SPENCER - On November 17, Selectmen voted for a single tax rate in FY26 of $10.98 for residential, commercial, industrial and personal property. The rate was $11.74 in FY25. The vote followed a presentation by Principal Assessor Linda LeBlanc, who outlined options for exemptions such as small commercial, open space, and residential (non-owner occupied properties or vacation homes. LeBlanc reminded the board members they had not chosen to offer these exemptions in the past or pursue a split rate for residential and commercial properties....

SPENCER – On November 17, Selectmen voted for a single tax rate in FY26 of $10.98 for residential, commercial, industrial and personal property. The rate was $11.74 in FY25. The vote followe…

SPENCER - A two-year-old Mastiff Boxer mix named Gunner was deemed a dangerous dog by selectmen following a public heari...
11/14/2025

SPENCER - A two-year-old Mastiff Boxer mix named Gunner was deemed a dangerous dog by selectmen following a public hearing continued from last month. The issue stemmed from an incident in August on the rail trail coinciding with a road race sponsored by the Rapscallion Brewery. During the initial hearing, selectmen heard testimony from Christine Caruso, wife of the victim, who said she received a phone call from her husband David at the event saying he had been bitten by a dog and needed help....

SPENCER – A two-year-old Mastiff Boxer mix named Gunner was deemed a dangerous dog by selectmen following a public hearing continued from last month. The issue stemmed from an incident in Au…

SPENCER - Special Town Meeting on November 7 quickly addressed warrant articles on November 6. Action included `non-bin...
11/07/2025

SPENCER - Special Town Meeting on November 7 quickly addressed warrant articles on November 6. Action included `non-binding’ votes on two citizen petition items about funding for firefighters and the Spencer Rescue Squad as well as passage of a bylaw to fine violators of the transfer station’s rules and regulations. Because of the September passing of moderator William R. Shemeth III, Mary Braney acted as temporary moderator for the meeting....

SPENCER – Special Town Meeting on November 7 quickly addressed warrant articles on November 6. Action included `non-binding’ votes on two citizen petition items about funding for firefighte…

SPENCER - A three-vehicle accident in the 73 West Main Street area resulted in a road closure while an investigation and...
11/05/2025

SPENCER - A three-vehicle accident in the 73 West Main Street area resulted in a road closure while an investigation and reconstruction takes place. The November 5 incident near Big Y and Sunoco brought two Spencer ambulances and one, mutual aid East Brookfield ambulance to the scene. Personnel were working at the site of the accident with one person’s injuries classified as “trauma.” No further information was available regarding the extent or type of other injuries....

SPENCER – A three-vehicle accident in the 73 West Main Street area resulted in a road closure while an investigation and reconstruction takes place. The November 5 incident near Big Y and Su…

SPENCER/EASET BROOKFIELD - Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District was accepted into the League of Innovative S...
11/04/2025

SPENCER/EASET BROOKFIELD - Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District was accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national network that connects and supports the most forward-thinking leaders in education across the U.S. Organized by a global nonprofit called Digital Promise, the goal is to expand opportunities for all learners “by bridging solutions across research, practice and technology,” according to the nonprofit’s announcement....

SPENCER/EASET BROOKFIELD – Spencer-East Brookfield Regional School District was accepted into the League of Innovative Schools, a national network that connects and supports the most forward…

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