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Municipal Manager outlines Town Meeting deadlines, merger timeline and SOP work

Ludlow Select Board · January 5, 2026
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Summary

Municipal Manager Penny Wu told the Select Board that Town Meeting documents are due Jan. 19 and to the printer by Jan. 23, that the town will set dates to continue the Town & Village merger process, and that she will meet monthly with department heads to prepare SOPs and revenue ideas.

Penny Wu, the Municipal Manager, presented several administrative updates. She reminded the board that Town Meeting documents are due to staff by January 19 and must be to the printer by January 23, 2026. Wu also said the town will establish dates to continue the Town and Village merger process and that she will meet monthly with department heads for mid‑year performance reviews, to develop Standard Operating Procedures, and to seek revenue-generation ideas while being mindful of impacts on seniors and youth.

Wu said department heads will be asked to review outdated fees and to help develop a capital investment process and long-term assessment planning. Board members asked for scheduling on the merger process and Wu agreed to prepare dates and paperwork for future meetings.