Town of Rutland, MA

06/11/2026

✨There will be childcare available for the Special Town Meeting! ✨

We wish to extend a big thank you to our Recreation Dept. for offering this service so that hopefully more of you are able to attend.

The Special Town Meeting will address 3 warrant articles:

🏫 WRSD Assessment for FY2027
📄 Home Rule Petition for Rutland Marketplace
✏ Citizen's Petition to Fund Fire, Police & DPW for FY2027

We understand that there may be some confusion and questions surrounding this Special Town Meeting. In an effort to better explain what is taking place, we've posted an FAQ document on our website to answer your questions.

FAQ: https://www.rutlandma.gov/762/Town-Meeting-Information

🗓 Tuesday, June 16th
🕛 6:00 P.M.
📍Glenwood Elementary School, 65 Glenwood Rd.

We hope to see you there! 👋

06/08/2026

✨The Town is seeking volunteers to establish an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Commission! ✨

This specific Commission was established by the voters at Town Meeting in 1992 and our goal is to bring it to fruition. But we can't do it without YOU!

Pursuant to MGL c. 40, §8J, there is a specific make-up for the Commission as follows:

▪️A majority of members must have a disability
▪️One member must be an immediate family member of a person with a disability
▪️One member must be an elected, or appointed, Town official

Please see the flyer below, or our website, for more information. If you are interested in applying, please reach out to us at [email protected].

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06/04/2026

This Saturday is shaping up to be a busy day in Town! 😎

🌼The Maker's Market, hosted by our Events Committee, will be set up on the lower Town Common. Stop by to see our local vendors and support small business from 10:00 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.

🥤If you have any cans or bottles lying around, the Boy Scouts will be collecting them behind the Fire Station. They are set up on the first Saturday of every month from 9:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M.

🐢 Bring the kids to the Rutland Library to visit with some adorable turtles and learn more from wildlife rehabber, Kathleen Blair!

Rutland Event Committee
Rutland, MA Conservation Commission

06/03/2026

📣Beginning Wednesday, July 1st, there will be new hours of operation for the Town Hall & Town Annex buildings. 📣

❓For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, please visit: https://bit.ly/4u60BRS

We thank you for your understanding as we transition into the new fiscal year!

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Wachusett Free Press

06/02/2026

📣The Select Board has called a Special Town Meeting for Tuesday, June 16th! 📣

The meeting warrant includes the revised FY2027 budget for Wachusett Regional School District, which was previously voted down at last month's Election. The School Committee has presented a decreased assessment, which will be going before voters at this Special Town Meeting.

The warrant will be posted by the end of the business day today and will be available for review in Town buildings and on our website: https://www.rutlandma.gov/762/Town-Meeting-Information

🗓 Tuesday, June 16th
🕛 6:00 P.M.
📍Glenwood Elementary School, 65 Glenwood Rd.

❓Should you have any questions regarding the upcoming meeting, please reach out to us at [email protected].

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Wachusett Free Press

05/28/2026

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Join us on June 6th at 11am to learn about turtles! Licensed Wildlife Rehabilitator Kathleen Blair will be Talkin' Turtles! She may have some special guests that will be released into the wild shortly after the talk 🐢🐢🐢

This is a free event geared towards elementary school-aged children, but all are welcome to join! There will also be a fun art activity 😀

05/27/2026

On behalf of the 4th of July Committee, and our Public Safety officials, please click the link below for a statement regarding this year's 4th of July festivities.

The 4th of July Committee will be releasing an official schedule in the coming days for the activities that will still be held!

➡ https://bit.ly/3Q5VlzF

Rutland MA 4th of July

05/26/2026

📣 We are looking for a new Planning Board member! 📣

In the last couple of years, the Planning Board created a position for an Associate Member. This individual would be appointed for a 3-year term and would participate in all matters that come before the Board. However, this position only votes when there are not enough members present to take action.

Since it's inception, 2 residents have served in this role. And they enjoyed it SO much, they ran for an elected seat and both are now full-time members of the Board. 🥳

The Planning Board is largely responsible for community planning, development, subdivision oversight and zoning bylaws. They play an important role in Town affairs and new faces are always welcome!

If you are interested in serving, please complete a Volunteer Application Form: https://www.rutlandma.gov/FormCenter/Town-Administrator-11/Volunteer-Application-Form-65

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05/25/2026

Please note that Town offices and the Senior Center will be closed today in observance of the holiday. We wish everyone a Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

📣Your input matters! 📣

The Central Mass Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC) is seeking public input on their "Vision Zero Action" initiative.

❓What is Vision Zero? ❓

Vision Zero is a data‑driven, nationally recognized approach focused on eliminating fatal and serious injury crashes on our roadways. Our community's insight is essential, as roadway context, challenges, and priorities vary across Central Massachusetts. Local knowledge will directly influence where analysis, resources, and future safety investments are focused.

We're asking our residents to please participate in the Vision Zero Survey to ensure that the perspectives, and priorities of our town, are reflected in the regional plan.

✏Take the short online survey here: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/a3f878b9dac441b3a5468927f5962472

Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission - CMRPC