Hubbardston MA News July 2026
The search for leadership and the pursuit of state funding defined Hubbardston’s news cycle in July.
State Aid and Governance
- Legislative Tour: On July 13, state leaders, including Rural Affairs Director Anne Gobi, toured the Municipal Complex, Town Center, and the Pitcherville Road sand pit to evaluate sites for potential state funding.
- Interim Town Administrator: The town launched a search for a new interim administrator after Sean Fitzgerald resigned to take a position in West Newbury.
- Committee Vacancies: The Select Board issued an urgent call for volunteers for the Cable Advisory Committee and the Town Administrator Search Committee.
Elections and Recognition
- Schedule Changes: The August 5 Candidate’s Night was rescheduled to October 14.
- Citizen of the Year: Nominations for the 2026 Hubbardston Citizen of the Year opened on July 20.