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Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Fire Station Building Committee will review progress from its engineering consultants and discuss traffic light signalization options for the new station site. The meeting also covers committee reorganization and public comment.
- Project updates from LeftField OPM and Tecton OPM
- Discussion of traffic light signalization options for the new fire station
- Committee reorganization and review of June 9 meeting minutes
- Public comment periods
Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization is holding a public meeting to review Amendment #9 to the 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program. The body is seeking public input on cost increases for intersection improvements and a schedule change for a bridge replacement.
- Worcester: Cost increase of $1,645,731 for Chandler St and May St intersection improvements (Total: $10,121,005)
- Oxford: Bridge replacement on Leicester Road over French River moved from 2027 to 2026 (Total: $4,594,106)
Elm Hill Water District
The Elm Hill Water District will review and approve minutes and the treasurer's report. They will discuss Worcester's continued estimated billing and possible actions, replacement of non-reading residential meters, and new service requests for Arlington/Hampton Street and Gibson Road. Other items include reviewing the emergency contact list, discussing McClure Engineers, and processing Gemini Water Group's CCR report.
- Discuss Worcester's estimated billing and action to take
- Review replacement of residential meters not reading
- Discuss new service for Arlington/Hampton Street and Gibson Road
- Review McClure Engineers as Certified Licensed Holder
- Review old meters and documents for recycling
Fire Station Building Committee
The Fire Station Building Committee will discuss a traffic light signalization option as part of the project. They will also hear updates from project managers LeftField and Tecton OPM, and consider committee reorganization. Public comment periods are scheduled.
- Re-Organization of committee
- Review minutes from June 9, 2026
- Project updates from LeftField OPM and Tecton OPM
- Traffic Light Signalization option discussion
Fire Station Building Committee
The Auburn Fire Station Building Committee meets to review project updates from LeftField and Tecton OPMs, and discuss options for traffic light signalization related to the new station. The committee will also consider minutes and public comment.
- Review minutes from June 9, 2026
- Project updates from LeftField OPM and Tecton OPM
- Discussion of traffic light signalization options
Conservation Commission
The Commission will vote on an enforcement order regarding soil erosion at 47-49 Rockland Rd. and a Request for Determination of Applicability at 39 Prospect Street. They will also discuss proposed changes to reduce the building footprint at 5 Friedel St.
- Enforcement Order: 47-49 Rockland Rd. Soil Erosion
- RDA: 39 Prospect Street
- Plan change discussion: 5 Friedel St.
Public Hearing Notices
The Auburn Planning Board will hold a public hearing on July 14, 2026, to consider a site plan approval for a warehouse addition at 10 A Street and a special permit for a temporary carnival at the Auburn Mall.
- Warehouse addition at 10 A Street (Map 11 Parcel 15)
- Special permit for 4-day carnival at Auburn Mall (385 Southbridge Street)
- Site Plan Approval under Section 9.4 of the Zoning Bylaw
- Special Permit under Section 3.9.5.1.b for temporary commercial activity
- Stormwater management upgrades proposed
Public Hearing Notices
The Auburn Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on four applications: a special permit for a kennel (5+ dogs) at 399 Oxford Street North, a special permit to expand a non-conforming industrial warehouse at 10 A Street, a variance to construct two commercial buildings on a vacant lot at 282 Southbridge Street, and an amendment to a special permit for an indoor amusement facility at 615 Southbridge Street.
- Linda Luperchino seeks special permit for a kennel (5+ dogs) at 399 Oxford Street North (RA district).
- POBCO Inc. seeks to extend/change a non-conforming industrial warehouse at 10 A Street (IP district).
- 224A Southbridge Street, LLC requests variance to build two commercial buildings at 282 Southbridge Street (HB district).
- MAST Futures LLC seeks amendment to special permit condition #3 for indoor amusement facility at 615 Southbridge Street (HB district).
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Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Auburn Library Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly vote on policies, a strategic plan progress report, and a rebranding update. They will also review minutes from past meetings and consider a request for a late opening due to staff professional development.
- Review and possible vote on meeting minutes from April, May, and June 2026
- Update on Board of Trustees By-Laws
- Strategic Plan Progress Report
- Vote on library policies
- Library Rebranding Update
Auburn Housing Authority
The Auburn Housing Authority will discuss forming a subcommittee to review and update the AHA Policy Book. They will also review financial accounts, apartment availability, tenant turnover, and a capital plan for exterior doors, access control, and common area cameras. Staffing levels, including open positions and an Activities Coordinator role, will be discussed, along with payment approvals and credit card statements.
- Form subcommittee to update AHA Policy Book
- Capital plan for exterior doors, access control, and common area cameras
- Review staffing levels, open positions, and Activities Coordinator
- Review and approve payments (check registers)
- Credit card statements and authorized users
Auburn Cultural Council
The Auburn Cultural Council is meeting virtually to discuss routine administrative items including the secretary's and treasurer's reports. They will follow up on outstanding items such as updating the town website, planning the Memorial Day Duck Race table, documenting job descriptions and procedures, and reviewing survey planning for the next fiscal year. The meeting also includes new business and closing remarks.
- Update town website information
- Memorial Day Duck Race table
- Document job descriptions and procedures
- FY27 survey planning review
Select Board
The Auburn Select Board will convene a hybrid meeting to discuss general board items, departmental updates, and public comments. The agenda includes a specific item for the board to vote on awarding and signing notes from bond counsel for borrowing.
- Hybrid meeting format with in-person and remote options
- Board vote to award and sign notes from bond counsel for borrowing
- Public comments and presentations
- Departmental items and communications
- Gift acceptances in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, §53A
Public Hearing Notices
The Auburn Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to decide on a Request for Determination of Applicability for constructing a shed behind a single-family home at 19 Nancy Drive. The hearing is under the Wetlands Protection Act and local bylaws.
- Request by Leon Boss to construct a shed at 19 Nancy Drive (Map 17 Parcel 219)
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on three projects, including a large commercial building and a residential shed. The board will also discuss a footprint reduction at 5 Friedel St. and an enforcement order for 47-49 Rockland Road.
- Notice of Intent for 17,860 sq. ft. commercial building at 615 Southbridge Street
- Wetland delineation renewal for P&W right of way Vegetation Management Plan
- Request for Determination for a shed at 19 Nancy Drive
- Plan change for footprint reduction at 5 Friedel St.
- Enforcement Order for 47-49 Rockland Road
Public Hearing Notices
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider adding a new section to the town's zoning bylaws. This proposed amendment aims to define and govern inclusionary zoning within the town. The board will gather public testimony before making a recommendation to the Board of Selectmen.
- Proposed amendment to insert Section 14 into Zoning Bylaws regarding Inclusionary Zoning
Planning Board
The board will discuss a zoning bylaw amendment requiring inclusionary zoning for developments with 10+ units. They will also hear a security determination request for the Stoneville Estates subdivision and a site plan decision for 615 Southbridge Street.
- Amendment to Zoning Bylaw for Inclusionary Zoning on projects with 10+ dwelling units
- Definitive Subdivision – Stoneville Estates, Helens Way (88 Wallace Ave) – Security Determination
- Site Plan Approval decision for 615 Southbridge Street
Select Board
The Auburn Select Board will vote on issuing bonds for borrowing, applying for a police vest grant, and approving a change of manager for Outback Steakhouse. They will also discuss a policy amendment for the town manager evaluation process and receive updates on roadway reconstruction and a DAR plaque.
- Vote to award and sign notes from bond counsel for borrowing
- Vote to apply for and accept the MA Vest-a-Dog Grant for police
- Vote on change of manager for Outback Steakhouse at 452 Southbridge Street
- Discussion and possible vote on policy amendment for Town Manager Evaluation Process
- Discussion on Daughters of the American Revolution 250th Anniversary Plaque
Public Hearing Notices
The Auburn Select Board is holding a public hearing on June 22, 2026, to consider a manager change application from Outback Steakhouse of Florida, LLC for 452 Southbridge Street.
- Public hearing on manager change for Outback Steakhouse at 452 Southbridge Street
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a request to operate a kennel. The board will also address a scrivener's error for a property on Southbridge Street and conduct its annual reorganization vote.
- Special permit request for a kennel at 3 Ashworth Street
- Scrivener's error correction for 615 Southbridge St
- Annual ZBA re-organization vote
Public Hearing Notices
The Auburn Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to decide on a special permit for a kennel with five or more dogs at 3 Ashworth Street. The property is in the Residence R (RR) Zoning District and currently has a single-family home. Written comments can be submitted in advance.
- Special permit request for kennel (5+ dogs) at 3 Ashworth Street
- Property in Residence R (RR) Zoning District
- Public hearing on June 18, 2026 at 6:00 PM
- Applicants: Jarrod and Elizabeth Webb
- Written comments accepted via [email protected]
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review and vote on potential transfer requests of $250 or more from multiple town departments, including Fire, Police, DPW, and others. They will also review smaller transfers approved by the Town Accountant and approve meeting minutes from March and April 2026.
- Vote on transfer requests from Auburn Fire/Rescue Department
- Vote on transfer requests from Auburn Police Department
- Vote on transfer requests from Department of Public Works
- Vote on transfer requests from Department of Development and Inspectional Services
- Review of transfers under $250 already approved by Town Accountant/CFO
Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization
The Central Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization is reviewing updates to the 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program. The body will also consider approving the 2027 Unified Planning Work Program and releasing a new public participation plan for review.
- Approval of Amendment #7 and Adjustment #8 to the FFY 2026-2030 TIP Highway Project Listing
- Release of Amendment #9 to the TIP Highway Project Listing for 21-day public review
- Approval of the FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
- Release of Draft FY 2026 Public Participation Plan for 45-day public review
- Staff update on the Charles River Headwater Greenway Project
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission voted to endorse opposition to sections of S.3064, a state bill that would exempt priority housing projects from local wetland bylaws and wastewater rules. They also closed a public hearing by ruling that a farm ditch at 39 Prospect St. is not a jurisdictional wetland. Two other public hearings were continued to June 24, 2026. Commission-approved minutes from prior meetings and scheduled site visits for June 13, 2026.
- Endorsed opposition to S.3064 (5-0)
- Determined farm ditch at 39 Prospect St. not a jurisdictional wetland (5-0)
- Continued Mast Futures indoor golf simulator hearing to 6/24/26
- Continued P&W Railroad vegetation management hearing to 6/24/26
- Approved minutes from 4/22/26 as amended (4-0-1 abstain)
- Approved minutes from 5/13/26 as amended (4-0-1 abstain)
- Scheduled site visits for 6/13/26 at 9 AM, 9:30 AM, and 10 AM