Lunenburg’s first Chief Administrative Town Officer (CAFO), William Gustus, and a partner from Danvers, Don Lyons, purchased Maplewood Golf Course on Northfield Road last month for $1,395,000. They changed the name to Settlers Crossing Golf Course and a grand re-opening is planned for the spring of 2013.

The Department of Public Utilities announced the completion of their investigation into National Grid, NSTAR, and Western Massachusetts Electric Company’s emergency responses to Tropical Storm Irene in August 2011 and the October 2011 snowstorm. 

The Board of Selectmen met last night for the final time in 2012. After spending a good half hour renewing licenses, Town Manager Kerry Speidel was anxious to resolve some solar farm issues before she assembles next year’s budget.

At last Wednesday's School Committee meeting, Superintendent Loxi-Jo Calmes expressed interest in keeping a bus fee in place for the Early Learning program at TC Passios. The Early Learning program is open to children aged 4 and older and to those enrolled in preschool.

On Tuesday, Selectmen met for their weekly meeting on the same day Governor Duval Patrick announced his state budget and the board discussed possible repercussions for the town.

In dismay, Sandy Laserte addressed the School Committee at last Wednesday's meeting with concerns over the removal of tennis court updates from the Capital Planning budget.

In honor of 2012 Hire Veterans Month, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development has announced career events across the state.

Despite major setbacks, by-law changes and the challenging communication patterns set by many of the other entities involved, a strong step forward was taken at Tuesday evening’s extended meeting of the Board of Selectmen regarding the proposed EPG solar project on Electric Avenue. 

In all of Chief Sullivan's years with the Lunenburg Fire Department he can't remember a stretch of time when so many crew members were under the age of 30. These "young bloods" number nearly a dozen and in a few short years have become vital members of the department.