Auburn public meetings in 2021
67 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
School Committee
The School Committee will meet to review the FY'23 budget kick-off and receive COVID updates. The agenda includes reports on teaching, learning, and business finances.
- FY'23 Budget Kick-Off
- Year to Date Budget Report
- Budget Transfers
- Grants report
- Special Recognition: Mark Blazis
Upper Blackstone Clean Water
The body is reviewing financial reports, including warrants totaling $926,870.63 and FY2023 budget progress. The meeting also covers COVID-19 workforce updates and a regional biosolids study contract award to Stantec.
- Warrants totaling $926,870.63
- FY2023 Budget Progress including staffing, debt, chemical, and energy projections
- Regional Biosolids Study contract award to Stantec
- Integrated Planning update regarding December 6th letter to EPA
- Biobot Report updates on data sharing and sampling
Board of Sewer Commissioners
The Board of Sewer Commissioners will consider FY2021 sewer use abatement applications for six specific addresses. The board will also receive updates on sewer rehabilitation and capital projects. Other business includes reviewing bill schedules and the monthly budget report.
- FY2021 Sewer Use Abatement Applications for 7 Bayberry Lane, 25 Main Street, 101 Auburn Street, 23 Pioneer Lane, 14 Linda Avenue, and 136 Rochdale Street
- Drainlayer License Applications
- Update on Pinrock Pump Station Bypass Forcemain project
- Update on Bancroft St. Bridge Sewer Line Replacement project
- Discussion of I&I Fees
Commission on Disability
The Commission is reviewing its purpose under Massachusetts General Law and the Town Meeting article that established it. Members are discussing the town's ADA Transition Plan, pending grant applications, and potential funding for improvements.
- Review of Town of Auburn’s ADA Transition Plan and Self-Evaluation
- Discussion of pending ADA grant applications
- Recruitment for two vacant committee seats
School Committee
The School Committee will discuss a budget update and the Southern Worcester County First Quarter & Annual Report. The meeting also includes a report on a new scholarship.
- Budget Update
- Southern Worcester County First Quarter & Annual Report
- New Scholarship report
- COVID Update
Upper Blackstone Clean Water
The board will meet via conference call to discuss finance, administration, operations, communications, and personnel. The agenda consists of general standing items.
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet to review the Director's report and the bill schedule. The board will also discuss the Friends of Auburn Public Library and a potential joint meeting.
- Approval of November 3, 2021 minutes
- Review of Bill Schedule
- Update on the Friends of Auburn Public Library
- Discussion regarding a Joint Meeting
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will hold a joint session with the Board of Selectmen. The meeting consists of interviews for two Board of Trustee candidates followed by a vote for a candidate.
- Joint interview session for BOT candidates
- Vote for Board of Trustee candidate
School Committee
The School Committee will discuss budget updates and review the year-to-date budget report and budget transfers. The meeting includes reports on COVID-19 vaccination and 'Test and Stay' protocols.
- FY22 Grant Awards as of 11/4/21
- Year to Date Budget Report and Budget Transfers
- COVID Update and State Mask Extension
- Teaching and Learning Report: Words from West
- Special Recognition for Sarah Lemovitz, Christine Robbins, and Karin Sjogren
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Auburn Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the director's report and bill schedule. The board will discuss how to move forward with a previous unanimous vote to return library hours to pre-Covid levels.
- Discussion of returning library hours to pre-Covid levels
- Update on the Friends of Auburn Public Library
- Update on visit to Josiah Hyde Public Library regarding 'You Belong Here' campaign
- Review of bill schedule
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Auburn Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the implementation of a previous vote to return library hours to pre-Covid levels. The board will also review the bill schedule and receive a director's report.
- Discussion on moving forward with the September 13th vote to return to pre-Covid hours
- Review of the library bill schedule
- Discussion of a 2019 weekend hours vote
- Update on the Friends of Auburn Public Library
- Review of an email from the Town Manager regarding Open Meeting Law
Board of Sewer Commissioners
The Board of Sewer Commissioners will review sewer use abatement applications for FY2020 and FY2021. The board will also receive updates on capital projects and sewer rehabilitation.
- FY2020 Sewer Use Abatement Applications for 26 Laurel Street and 60 Pinehurst Avenue
- FY2021 Sewer Use Abatement Applications for 28 listed addresses
- Update on Pinrock Pump Station Bypass Forcemain and Bancroft St. Bridge Sewer Line Replacement
- Review of Drainlayer License Applications
- Update on I&I Sewer Rehabilitation and UBWPAD/Upper Blackstone Clean Water
Board of Sewer Commissioners
The Board of Sewer Commissioners is meeting to review abatement applications for the 2021 fiscal year. The agenda lists 29 specific property addresses for consideration.
- FY2021 Abatement Applications for 29 properties, including 95 Bryn Mawr Avenue, 151 Leicester Street, and 129 Central Street
Board of Sewer Commissioners
The Board of Sewer Commissioners is meeting to review FY2021 abatement applications. The agenda lists 28 specific property addresses for consideration.
- FY2021 Abatement Applications for 28 properties, including 95 Bryn Mawr Avenue, 14 Jerome Avenue, and 129 Central Street
School Committee
The School Committee will discuss the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan and the 2023 CIP update. The meeting includes reports on MCAS results, vaccination rates, and budget transfers.
- Approval of 2027 Capital Improvement Plan
- 2023 CIP Update
- Year to Date Budget Report and budget transfers
- MCAS Results and vaccination report
- COVID update and State Mask Extension
Upper Blackstone Clean Water
The board will meet via conference call to conduct business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.
Upper Blackstone Clean Water
The board will meet via conference call to conduct business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.
School Committee
The Auburn School Committee will meet to discuss the 2027 Capital Improvement Plan and 2023 CIP updates. The body will also review MCAS results and current vaccination reports. Other agenda items include budget transfers and COVID-19 mask extensions.
- Approval of 2027 Capital Improvement Plan
- 2023 CIP Update
- Year to Date Budget Report and Budget Transfers
- MCAS Results and Vaccination Report
- State Mask Extension update
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet to approve September minutes and receive reports from the Director and the Friends of Auburn Public Library. The board will also discuss a letter to the Board of Selectmen and a visit to the Josiah Hyde Public Library.
- Approval of September 1, 2021 minutes
- Update on the Friends of Auburn Public Library
- Discussion of letter from Matt to the Board of Selectmen
- Review of "You Belong Here" campaign at Josiah Hyde Public Library
- Review of bill schedule and state aid funds
School Committee
The School Committee will meet to approve the budget timeline and review year-to-date budget reports and transfers. The agenda also includes a COVID update and a report on teaching and learning.
- Budget Timeline Approval
- Year to Date Budget Report
- Budget Transfers
- Superintendent's Goals 2021-2022
- Bus Transportation Update
Upper Blackstone Clean Water
The board will meet via conference call to conduct business across finance, administration, operations, communications, and personnel. The agenda consists of general category headings without specific action items listed.
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Auburn Library Board of Trustees and Board of Selectmen are holding a joint session. The body will interview and vote to appoint a candidate to fill a vacancy on the Library Trustees until the May 17, 2022 Annual Town Election.
- Interview and vote to appoint a candidate for the Library Trustees vacancy
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Auburn Library Board of Trustees will meet to finalize a presentation for the Board of Selectmen. The board will also discuss the library's hours of operation.
- Finalization of APL BOT presentation to the Board of Selectmen
- Discussion of Library Hours of Operation
School Committee
The School Committee will review warrant articles for the Fall Special Town Meeting and receive updates on the return to school. The meeting also includes discussions on COVID-19 testing options and financial reports regarding busing.
- School Department Warrant Articles for Fall Special Town Meeting
- CIC Symptomatic Testing & Test & Stay Options
- Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund III information
- Busing & Revolving Account update
- Return to School update
School Committee
The Auburn School Committee will meet to review school department warrant articles for the Fall Special Town Meeting. The agenda includes updates on return-to-school plans and COVID-19 testing options. The committee will also receive financial reports regarding busing and revolving accounts.
- School Department Warrant Articles for Fall Special Town Meeting
- CIC Symptomatic Testing & Test & Stay Options
- Elementary and Secondary School Relief Fund III Information
- Busing & Revolving Account Update
- Return to School Update
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a proposed charter amendment regarding the role of the APL BOT. The board will also review the bill schedule and state aid funds.
- Proposed charter amendment to restore the role of the APL BOT
- Discussion of 'You Belong Here' campaign visit to Josiah Hyde Public Library
- Updates on Friends 501(c)(3) and subcommittee for space establishment
- Review of state aid funds and bill schedule
School Committee
The School Committee is meeting to discuss mitigation measures for the 2021-2022 school year. The body will also address amendments to the school calendar and dates for the Fall Special Town Meeting.
- APS Mitigation Measures for the 2021-2022 school year
- School Calendar Amendments
- Fall Special Town Meeting Dates
School Committee
The Auburn School Committee will meet to discuss mitigation measures for the 2021-2022 school year. The body will also consider amendments to the school calendar and dates for the Fall Special Town Meeting.
- APS Mitigation Measures for the 2021-2022 school year
- School Calendar Amendments
- Fall Special Town Meeting Dates
Board of Sewer Commissioners
The Board of Sewer Commissioners will discuss FY2021 sewer use billing rates and evaluate five specific sewer use abatement applications. The board is also reviewing a drainlayer license application and providing updates on capital projects.
- FY2021 Sewer Use Billing Rates
- Sewer Use Abatement Applications for 26 Laurel Street, 13 Camden Drive, 9 Whitetail Run, 3 Whitetail Run, and 60 Pinehurst Avenue
- Drainlayer License Application for Salvidio Construction, Inc.
- Vote of support for 190 Washington Street
- Updates on Pinrock Pump Station Bypass Forcemain and Bancroft St. Bridge Sewer Line Replacement
Upper Blackstone Clean Water
The board will meet via conference call to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural items and general departmental reports.
- Finance report
- Administration report
- Operations report
- Communications report
- Personnel report
School Committee
The Auburn School Committee is meeting to discuss the Auburn Public Schools response to COVID for the 2021-2022 school year.
- APS Response to COVID for the 2021-2022 School Year
School Committee
The Auburn School Committee is meeting to discuss the district's response to COVID-19 for the 2021-2022 school year.
- APS Response to COVID for the 2021-2022 School Year
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Auburn Library Board of Trustees will hold a joint session with the Board of Selectmen. The primary purpose of the meeting is to interview candidates for a vacant seat on the Library Board of Trustees.
- Interviews for vacant Library Board of Trustees seat
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will meet virtually to discuss a proposed amendment to the charter regarding the role of the APL BOT. The board will also review operational distinctions from the Town Manager and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Proposed amendment to the Charter to restore the role of the APL BOT
- Review of 'Operational' and 'Non Operational' distinctions from Town Manager
- 'You Belong Here' Campaign regarding diversity, equity, inclusion and innovation
- 501(c)(3) updates for the Friends of the library
- Review of Bill Schedule and State Aid Funds
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Auburn Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a joint session with the Board of Selectmen. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct interviews for Board of Trustees candidates.
- Joint interview session for Board of Trustees candidates
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Auburn Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss a proposed Charter amendment regarding the role of the board. The board will also review distinctions between operational and non-operational items and discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
- Proposed amendment to the Charter to restore the role of the APL BOT
- Review of 'Operational' and 'Non Operational' distinctions from Town Manager
- Discussion of 'You Belong Here' campaign regarding diversity, equity, inclusion and innovation
- Updates on Friends 501(c)(3) status
- Review of Bill Schedule and State Aid Funds
Upper Blackstone Clean Water
The board will meet via conference call to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items including finance, administration, operations, and personnel.
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will discuss the formation of a subcommittee regarding the role of the BOT and potential steps for moving forward. The meeting also includes discussion on defining library policies and filling a vacant board seat.
- Discussion of forming a subcommittee to restore the Role of the APL BOT
- Request from Town Manager for clarification of 'Non Operational Library Policies'
- Board vacancy application deadline of July 23, 2021
- Potential interview dates for board candidates in August or September 2021
- Updates on Friends: 501 (c) (3) regarding meeting space and management
Upper Blackstone Clean Water
The board is meeting via conference call to review finance, administration, operations, communications, and personnel. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.
School Committee
The School Committee will discuss budget reports, omnibus transfers, and a request to increase the casual cafeteria rate for FY22. The meeting includes reviews of French River and food service bids. An executive session is scheduled for personnel and union contract negotiations.
- Request to increase casual cafeteria rate for FY22
- Year to Date Budget Report and Omnibus Transfers
- French River and Food Service bids
- AHS Program of Studies updates
- Executive session for non-union and union contract negotiations
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees is meeting to restructure the board following the May 18, 2021 election. Members will discuss the charter change process under MGL 43B Section 15 and review plans for evening and weekend hours.
- Restructuring of the Board of Trustees following the May 18, 2021 election
- Discussion of charter change process per MGL 43B Section 15
- Discussion of televised meetings from Auburn Town Hall
- Review of plans for evening and weekend hours
- Updates regarding Friends 501(c)(3) status
Upper Blackstone Clean Water
The board will meet via conference call to conduct business across finance, administration, operations, communications, and personnel. The agenda consists of general category headings without specific action items listed.
School Committee
The Auburn School Committee will meet to discuss 8th grade graduation plans and updates to the AHS Program of Studies. The body will also review the year-to-date budget report and appoint coordinators for Civil Rights and Title IX.
- AMS 8th Grade Graduation Plans
- AHS Program of Studies updates
- Appointment of Civil Rights Coordinator
- Appointment of Title IX Coordinator
- Year to Date Budget Report and Omnibus Transfers
Board of Sewer Commissioners
The Board of Sewer Commissioners will discuss drainlayer license applications and FY2020 sewer use abatement applications. The meeting includes updates on capital planning for the Pinrock Pump Station Bypass Forcemain and Bancroft St. Bridge Sewer Line Replacement.
- Drainlayer License Application: Vegas Builders
- FY2020 Sewer Use Abatement Application: 30 Bridle Path
- Pinrock Pump Station Bypass Forcemain update
- Bancroft St. Bridge Sewer Line Replacement update
- Auburn/Oxford Intermunicipal Agreement discussion
Board of Sewer Commissioners
The Board of Sewer Commissioners will discuss drainlayer license applications and a sewer use abatement for 30 Bridle Path. The board is also reviewing an intermunicipal agreement between Auburn and Oxford and providing updates on sewer rehabilitation projects.
- Drainlayer License Applications for Vegas Builders and Gold Star Builders Inc.
- FY2020 Sewer Use Abatement Application for 30 Bridle Path
- Auburn/Oxford Intermunicipal Agreement
- Update on Pinrock Pump Station Bypass Forcemain and Bancroft St. Bridge Sewer Line Replacement
- Review of monthly budget report and bill schedules
School Committee
The School Committee will review the FY 22 budget and year-to-date budget reports. The body is considering approval for handbook updates and food service bid awards. An executive session is scheduled for personnel and union contract negotiations.
- Approval of handbook updates
- Food service bid awards
- FY 22 Budget Update and Year to Date Budget Report
- Revolving Account Request for ENCORE
- Bus Application for 2021-2022
Upper Blackstone Clean Water
The board will meet via conference call to review finance, administration, operations, communications, and personnel matters. The agenda consists of general standing items.
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review the Director's report regarding bill schedules and state aid funds. Discussion includes updating staff information, a potential charter change process, and revisions to the 2021 youth survey.
- Approval of March 10, 2021 meeting minutes
- Recognition of Nan Johnson for service
- Review of Bill Schedule and State Aid Funds
- Discussion of Charter Change Process
- Revision of 2021 Youth Survey
School Committee
The committee will review the FY 22 draft budget update and the 2021-2022 school year calendar. Discussion items include COVID updates, food service items, and a field trip to Jay Peak, Vermont.
- FY 22 Draft Budget Update
- 2021-2022 School Year Calendar
- AHS Field Trip to Jay Peak, Vermont
- Year to Date Budget Report
- Bus Application 2021-2022 Food Service Items
Upper Blackstone Clean Water
The board will conduct a meeting via conference call to address finance, administration, operations, communications, and personnel. No specific project details or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.
Upper Blackstone Clean Water
The board is meeting to elect officers and review reports on finance, administration, operations, communications, and personnel. The agenda consists of standard annual board business.
- Election of Officers
School Committee
The Auburn Public School District School Committee will hold a public hearing regarding the FY 2022 School Department draft budget. The meeting also includes a year-to-date budget report and a discussion of transfers.
- Public hearing on the FY 22 School Department Draft Budget
- Year to Date Budget Report
- Budget transfers
School Committee
The School Committee will discuss the April 5th return to school and the 2021-2022 school year calendar. The body will also review the FY 22 draft budget and warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting.
- April 5th Return to School update
- FY 22 Draft Budget Update
- Warrant Articles for ATM
- Year to Date Budget Report and transfers
- Bus Application 2021-2022
Upper Blackstone Clean Water
The board is meeting via conference call to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items across finance, administration, operations, communications, and personnel.
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review updates regarding CFO/Assistant Town Manager proposals and financing. The meeting includes a review or vote on a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy.
- CFO/Assistant Town Manager Proposal and Financing Update
- Town Manager response to Board of Trustee Letter
- Review/Vote on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
- Friends: 501 (c) (3) Reinstatement Update and FAPL Bylaws
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Auburn Public Library Board of Trustees will meet virtually to discuss financing and proposal updates. The board is scheduled to vote on a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy. Other discussions include the 501(c)(3) reinstatement for Friends and the charter change process.
- Vote on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy
- CFO/Assistant Town Manager proposal and financing updates
- Friends: 501(c)(3) reinstatement update
- Review of bill schedule and state aid funds
- Youth survey facilitation by Dr. Handfield
Upper Blackstone Clean Water
The board will meet via conference call to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items including finance, administration, operations, and personnel.
School Committee
The School Committee will discuss the April 5th return to school and the FY 22 draft budget. The body will also review warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting and a natural gas bid award.
- April 5th Return to School update
- FY 22 Draft Budget Update
- Warrant Articles for ATM
- Natural Gas Bid Award
- Job description for Administrative Assistant to Superintendent of Schools
Board of Sewer Commissioners
The Board of Sewer Commissioners will discuss drainlayer license applications and sewer use abatement requests. The meeting includes updates on the Auburn/Oxford Intermunicipal Agreement and sewer rehabilitation projects.
- Drainlayer License Application for Vegas Builders
- Sewer Use Abatement Applications for 12 Sibley Street and 567 Southbridge Street
- Auburn/Oxford Intermunicipal Agreement
- I&I Sewer Rehabilitation update
- UBWPAD/Upper Blackstone Clean Water update
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees will review a proposal update and financing plan from the CFO/Assistant Town Manager. The meeting includes a review of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy and updates regarding Friends 501 (c) (3) reinstatement.
- Review of January 6, 2021 minutes
- Town Manager response to Board of Trustee Letter
- CFO/Assistant Town Manager proposal update and financing plan
- Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policy review/vote
- Friends 501 (c) (3) reinstatement update
School Committee
The Auburn School Committee will review the 2021-2022 school year calendar and provide an update on the FY 22 budget. The body will also discuss COVID-19 updates and pool testing initiatives. An executive session is scheduled to discuss negotiation strategies for union and non-union personnel.
- FY 22 Budget Update
- 2021-2022 School Year Calendar
- COVID Pool Testing Initiative
- Bus Application for 2021-2022
- Executive session regarding negotiations for business assistants and technical support
Upper Blackstone Clean Water
The board will conduct a meeting via conference call to address finance, administration, operations, communications, and personnel. The agenda consists of standard procedural items.
School Committee
The School Committee will review COVID-19 updates and the Superintendent's entry plan. The body will also discuss financial matters including budget reports and the onboarding of a Chef/Culinary Manager.
- Establishment of scholarship in memory of Ed Bedard
- Onboarding of a Chef/Culinary Manager
- Bus Application for 2021-2022 School Year
- Year to Date Budget Report and transfers
- Second reading of Policy IHBF regarding Homebound Instruction
Board of Sewer Commissioners
The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet remotely to discuss sewer use abatements for FY2020 and drainlayer license applications. The board will also receive updates on sewer rehabilitation and capital planning projects.
- Drainlayer License Applications
- FY2020 Sewer Use Abatement Applications
- I&I Sewer Rehabilitation update
- UBWPAD/Upper Blackstone Clean Water update
- Monthly Budget Review
School Committee
The committee will review the FY '22 draft budget and year-to-date budget report. Discussion items include a COVID pool testing initiative and various policy reviews.
- FY '22 Draft Budget
- COVID Pool Testing Initiative
- Year to Date Budget Report
- Policy BB: School Committee Legal Status
- Policy BDA: School Committee Organizational Meeting
Upper Blackstone Clean Water
The board is meeting via conference call to conduct regular business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.
Auburn Library Board of Trustees
The Auburn Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the Director's report and the bill schedule. The Town Manager is scheduled to present proposed renovations. The board will also discuss diversity and inclusion and a youth survey update.
- Proposed library renovations presentation by Town Manager
- Review of bill schedule
- Diversity and Inclusion update and next steps
- Youth Survey update