Royalston MA News July 2026
Royalston celebrated its history while making significant changes to town leadership.
Governance and Personnel
- New Police Chief: Sgt. Josh LaMarche was appointed as the town’s next full-time police chief.
- Select Board Vacancy: Applications opened for a part-time Executive Assistant to support the Select Board.
Infrastructure and History
- MassDOT Grant: Royalston secured a $162,300 grant for unpaved road stabilization.
- Raymond Building: Renovations continued on the historic building to centralize municipal offices, funded by a $699,000 debt exclusion.
- USA 250th Celebrations: Events included a hike to the memorial of Nahum Greene and a public reading of the Declaration of Independence.
- Royalston Music Fest: The 22nd annual festival featured the Barrett Anderson Band and a classic car cruise-in.