Bourne s Capital Outlay Committee last Friday, December 30, heard requests for capital items during its first round of discussions on articles related to the upcoming Special and Annual Town Meetings.
Too many questions and not enough answers. For that reason, the Bourne Select Board chose not to vote yet on awarding a liquor license to grocery giant Market Basket. Board
One of the more popular attractions at Bourne Scenic Park is about to get replaced. The park’s jumping pillow was damaged and has been off limits until a new one
The appointment of Paul J. Shastany as Bourne’s Director of Police Services has come into question. An opinion rendered by Town Counsel Robert S. Troy suggests that Mr. Shastany’s appointment
Donald J. Pickard, former Bourne selectman and outgoing town moderator, counts himself as a man of many opinions. He recently shared a few of those opinions, some of which have contrasted sharply with those of current selectmen, with members of the Bourne Charter Review Committee.
Mr. Pickard expressed his feelings on a variety of issues during the committeeâs remote meeting last Wednesday, March 31. Some of the issues he addressed included whether Bourne s town clerk should be appointed or elected, whether the town administrator needs to reside in Bourne, whether one person may serve as the chairperson of multiple town boards or committees, and whether the town should establish a board of sewer commissioners separate from the Bourne Board of Selectmen.