Avon, MA

Select Board

The Avon Select Board will consider a lease agreement for a Fire Department pumper truck, approve Community Development Block Grant lien releases for three properties, and act on an AFSCME memorandum of agreement for a Board of Health stipend. The board will also vote on several appointments, fee waivers, park permits, and gift acceptances before entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining and executive session minutes.

• Lease Agreement — Fire Department Pumper Truck
• Community Development Block Grant — Lien Releases for 354 East Main Street, 452 South Street, and 142 East High Street
• AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement — Katherine Mullarkey/Board of Health Stipend for Additional Duties/Maternity Leave Coverage
• Waive Electrical Permit Fee for Town Hall Remote Access System in the amount of $637.50
• Application from VFW Post #8892 for a Block Party on August 15, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Council on Aging

The board will discuss new business including a refrigerator, a summer cookout recap, FY20 accounting reports, and activity and program planning. No other items were reasonably anticipated at the time of posting.

• Refrigerator discussion
• Summer Cookout recap
• FY20 Accounting Reports review
• Activity and Program planning

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will discuss and vote on the FY27 grant cycle timeline, including application deadlines and reporting dates. The council will also vote to sign off on a financial report due October 8, 2026, review local grant guidelines and priorities, and schedule the next meeting.

• Vote to sign off on Financial Report due October 8, 2026
• Review and update FY26 Local Guidelines and Priorities
• FY27 grant cycle: application opens September 1, 2026; deadline October 15, 2026
• Deadline to enter denial notifications into GMS: December 31, 2026
• Reorganize council as new business

Planning Board

School Committee

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed. The board will approve prior minutes, review correspondence, discuss open items, and handle any pay warrants.

• Approve minutes of July 8, 2026
• Review mail
• Open discussion
• Pay warrants, if any

School Committee

Board of Assessors

The Avon Board of Assessors will meet in person to approve minutes from the June 1, 2026 meeting, sign bill schedules, and approve monthly reports including the July end-of-month report and motor vehicle excise commitment for 2026-4. Updates on cyclical inspections and new growth will be discussed.

• Approve minutes of June 1, 2026 meeting
• Sign July end-of-month report
• Approve motor vehicle excise commitment 2026-4
• Executive session for statutory exemptions and T.L. Edwards Sand & Gravel, Wales Ave.

Library Trustees

The Library Trustees will meet to conduct an interview for the Library Director position. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Interview of Library Director candidate Cynthia Grabke

Library Trustees

The Avon Library Trustees will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct interviews for the Library Director position. Two candidates, Dylan Benoit and Robyn Capone, are scheduled for interviews.

• Interview candidates for Library Director: Dylan Benoit and Robyn Capone

Conservation Commission

The Avon Conservation Commission will discuss and potentially approve an enforcement letter for 314 W. Main St., and consider Certificates of Compliance for 310 W. Main St. and 502 W. Main St. (salt shed). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a blanket permit for DPW maintenance, and a bill schedule.

• 314 W. Main St. — enforcement letter discussion/approval
• 310 W. Main St. — Certificate of Compliance requested by Collins Civil Engineering
• 502 W. Main St. (salt shed) — Certificate of Compliance requested by GCG Associates
• Blanket permit for DPW maintenance and sewer connection tests

Parks and Recreation

The Avon Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on July 22, 2026, to approve the minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes updates on playground inspections, budget matters, and summer programs like Red Sox Family Day and Minds in Motion. The meeting will be held in hybrid format at the Civic Center, 65 East Main Street, with Zoom access provided.

• Approve minutes of June 15, 2026 meeting
• Playground inspections update
• Red Sox Family Day scheduled for September 7
• Minds in Motion program discussion
• Summer program updates from Director

Town Hall / COA Building Committee

The Town Hall/COA Building Committee will meet to approve minutes from April 16, discuss a request for qualifications (RFQ) for on-call owner's project manager (OPM) services, and receive an update on Keefe Avenue. No old business is listed. The meeting is procedural with only a few discussion items.

• Approve minutes of April 16 meeting
• RFQ for on-call OPM services
• Keefe Avenue update
• Schedule next meeting

Select Board

The Avon Select Board will consider several public works items including a rate study contract, first-round water shutoffs, and a road paving update. They will also vote on one-day alcohol permits for the Avon Fish & Game Association, park permits, and gift donations. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and non-union personnel negotiations.

• Public Works — CEI Rate Study, Contract Agreement
• Public Works — Water Shutoffs, Schedule of 1st Round
• Public Works — Road Paving Update — 2026 Construction Season
• One Day Special Alcohol Permits for Avon Fish & Game Association (multiple dates)
• Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters)

Library Trustees

The Avon Library Trustees will meet to approve minutes from six prior meetings and discuss old business items including a code of conduct, StudyPod, Mango Languages, landscaping, sensory-friendly kits, and BetterWorldBooks. New business includes a wheelchair lift and basement cleanout. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and Zoom options.

Board of Health

The Avon Board of Health will meet on July 9, 2026, to discuss and vote on several items, including septic system requests under Title 5 for properties at 100 Robbins Street and 40 Langley Road, tobacco regulations, and repeat violations at Olu's Market. The board will also hear a presentation on the Nicotine Free Generation initiative and address ongoing housing issues at 1 Robbins Street.

• Title 5 septic request vote for 100 Robbins Street
• Title 5 septic request vote for 40 Langley Road
• Tobacco Regulations discussion and vote
• Olu's Market: 157 Main Street repeat violations discussion and vote
• Nicotine Free Generation Presentation discussion and vote

Conservation Commission

The July 9, 2026 meeting of the Avon Conservation Commission has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Finance Committee

The Avon Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from its June 25, 2026 meeting and discuss reorganization and handbook updates. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Avon Zoning Board of Appeals will continue a public hearing on a revised 40B affordable housing project at 253 Page Street. The petitioner reduced the proposal from 24 condos to 10 single-family homes, with 3 units (30%) reserved for affordable housing. The board will review the latest revisions and take public input.

• Continued public hearing for Case #22-7 at 253 Page Street
• Petitioner: Windsor Heights, LLC (Muhammad Itani, Manager)
• Revised proposal: 10 single-family homes with 3 affordable units (30%)
• Comprehensive Permit under M.G.L. 40B for affordable housing
• Public hearing originally opened November 15, 2022

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging is meeting to approve June minutes and discuss old and new business, including activities and programs, a cornhole set, box lunch, end-of-year finances, and kitchen equipment. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting(s)
• Discuss end-of-year finances
• Discuss kitchen equipment
• Discuss activities and programs including cornhole set and box lunch

Housing Authority

The Avon Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to consider routine business including approval of minutes, an accountant's report, and updates on vacancies and occupancies. Notable action items include a vote on Change Order #2 for water shut-off valve replacement at Project #018064 and discussion of security cameras.

• Change Order #2 for Project #018064 Water Shut-Off Valve Replacement
• Discussion of security cameras
• Accountant's Report including Bill Schedule and Monthly Comparative
• Report on vacancies and occupancies

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to operate an 8x20 food trailer in the Home Depot parking lot at 60 Stockwell Drive. The petitioner, James Van Lam, is seeking a special permit for a drive-in or open-air food establishment. The board will also discuss OCPC activities and receive an update from the Building Inspector.

• Public hearing for a special permit to operate a food trailer at 60 Stockwell Drive (Home Depot parking lot)
• Petitioner: James Van Lam, Mobile Food Trailer Vendor, 321 Crescent Street, Brockton
• Special permit required under Section 255-5.3 Table of Use Regulations (E)(5)
• Approve minutes from May 21, 2026 meeting
• Update from the Building Inspector

Finance Committee

The Avon Finance Committee will meet on June 25, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Mary McDermott Conference Room of Avon Town Hall, with remote access via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes from May 14 and June 11, 2026, and discussion of line-item transfers. The meeting is posted by Recording Secretary Lynne McKenney.

• Approve minutes from May 14, 2026, and June 11, 2026
• Discuss line-item transfers
• Meeting accessible via Zoom with dial-in options

The committee approved seven line-item transfers totaling $300,316.47, including $179,476 for snow and ice costs from the Blizzard of 2026, $45,000 for unemployment claims, and $34,000 for a new Finance Director's transition costs. All transfers were approved unanimously, with votes of 5-0 or 6-0. The committee also approved minutes from May 14 and June 11, 2026, and discussed openings on the Capital Planning Committee.

• Approved $45,000 transfer from Medical & Life Insurance to Unemployment (5-0)
• Approved $5,636.47 transfer from Select Board to Finance Committee for Town Meeting costs (5-0)
• Approved $34,000 transfer from Medical & Life Insurance to Finance Director-Treasurer-Collector for transition costs (6-0)
• Approved $179,476 transfer from Medical & Life Insurance to Snow and Ice for Blizzard of 2026 costs (6-0)
• Approved $1,204 transfer from Medical & Life Insurance to Norfolk Agricultural School for increased enrollment (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 transfer from Technology Personnel Services to Technology Expenses for IT retirement and outsourcing (6-0)
• Approved $10,000 transfer from Fire Department Personnel Services to Fire Department Expenses for storm costs (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of May 14, 2026 and June 11, 2026 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a vote to foreclose on 20 MacDonald Street, approve year-end budget transfers for snow removal, IT, and other departments, and discuss collective bargaining strategy in executive session. Several appointments, permit applications, and a gift acceptance form are also on the agenda.

• Final Judgment — 20 MacDonald Street Foreclosure — Vote to Sell Property
• End of Year Transfers: Snow & Ice, Unemployment, Information Technology, Norfolk Agricultural, Station Clerks
• Cyclical Inspection — Award Bid to CIDARE
• Vote on Early In-Person Voting Hours for State Primary and State Election
• Annual Appointments/Reappointments to Boards and Committees (continued from 06/04/26)

The Select Board voted unanimously to sell 20 MacDonald Street, a property the town took ownership of after the owner stopped paying taxes in 2015. The board approved following legal procedures for the sale, including eviction litigation and a broker sale. The board also approved multiple end-of-year line-item transfers totaling over $300,000, including $179,476 for snow and ice costs from the 2026 blizzard.

• Approved sale of 20 MacDonald Street following foreclosure procedures (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 transfer from Medical & Life Insurance to Unemployment for school department claims
• Approved $5,636.47 transfer to Finance Committee for additional Town Meeting printing costs
• Approved $34,000 transfer for new Finance Director transition costs
• Approved $179,476 transfer from Medical & Life Insurance to Snow & Ice for blizzard costs
• Approved $1,204 transfer to Norfolk Agricultural School for increased student attendance
• Approved $25,000 transfer from Technology/Personnel to Technology Expenses for IT support
• Approved $10,000 transfer within Fire Department for switch panel replacement

Parks and Recreation

The Avon Park and Recreation Commission will meet on June 15, 2026, to approve minutes from May 12, discuss old business including playground inspections, budget, and the Teen Program, and consider new business such as field permit requests and facility updates.

• Approve minutes of May 12, 2026
• Playground inspections
• Budget discussion
• Field permit request and facility updates
• Civic center cleaning

The Avon Parks and Recreation Commission approved a field permit request from Butler ASA for a CARES course fundraiser on September 25 (rain date September 28) with the fee waived, in a unanimous vote. They also approved up to $200 for lunch for counselors during CPR and first aid training. The meeting was largely procedural, with no major policy changes or budget adjustments.

• Approved minutes from 5/12/26 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Butler ASA field permit for CARES course fundraiser with fee waived (unanimous)
• Approved up to $200 for counselor lunch during CPR/first aid training (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Avon Board of Health will hold a hybrid meeting on June 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM to discuss and vote on several regulatory items, including trash/recycling tote rules, a nicotine-free generation proposal, and a Title 5 septic system request at 115 Pond Street. The board will also review tobacco regulations, a community clean-up day, and the health agent's report.

• Title 5 septic system request at 115 Pond Street discussion/vote
• Nicotine Free Generation proposal discussion/vote
• Trash/Recycling Tote Regulation discussion/vote
• 2026-2027 Trash and Recycling Collection Calendars discussion/vote
• Tobacco MOU with MHOA discussion/vote

The Board unanimously approved a Title 5 septic upgrade at 115 Pond Street with a deed restriction, and approved a $180,644.10 FY2026 warrant. They also discussed a delayed Intermunicipal Agreement for 160 Memorial Drive and heard updates on housing violations at three properties.

• Approved Title 5 local upgrade for 115 Pond Street (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 warrant for $180,644.10
• Approved minutes from May 14, 2026 meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Avon Conservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from May 14 and discuss a reorganization of the board. No other substantive decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of May 14, 2026
• Discussion on reorganization of the Board

The Avon Conservation Commission held a brief procedural meeting, approving the May minutes and discussing administrative steps for 273 E Main Street. The board voted unanimously to reorganize effective July 1, with Edward Mekjian as chair and Rick Jordan as vice chair, and to share note-taking responsibilities. No substantive decisions were made beyond these procedural actions.

• Approved May meeting minutes
• Voted unanimously to reorganize board effective July 1: chair Mekjian, vice chair Jordan, shared note-taking

Finance Committee

The Avon Finance Committee will meet to review town revenues, discuss warrant reformatting, and prepare for the upcoming budget season. The committee will also debrief from the Special Town Meeting and receive updates on monthly department budgets.

The Finance Committee met on June 11, 2026, and discussed several topics but took no substantive votes on policy or spending. They debriefed a recent special town meeting where an article passed 88-60 against their recommendation, discussed reformatting the town meeting warrant for readability, and reviewed FY27 revenue estimates. The only formal action was approval of a $5,667.35 invoice for Zip Print for two town meetings.

• Approved $5,667.35 Zip Print invoice for two town meetings (all in favor)
• Discussed but took no vote on reformatting the town meeting warrant
• Discussed but took no vote on changing department budget meeting format
• Discussed but took no vote on water bill collection practices
• Decided to hold next regular meeting on July 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM

School Committee

The Avon School Committee will vote on several action items, including the superintendent's evaluation, a new collective bargaining agreement with the Avon Education Association, and final budget transfers for Fiscal Year 2026. The meeting also includes reports from students, the superintendent, and athletic director, as well as a vote on a cooperative cross country and football program with Holbrook.

• Ratify agreement between Avon School Committee and Avon Education Association (AEA)
• Approve final end-of-year budget transfers for Fiscal Year 2026
• Approve Memorandum of Agreement with Holbrook for cooperative cross country and football programs
• Adopt 2nd Step Curriculum
• Approve changes to 2026-2027 school year calendar

Sewer Commission

The Avon Sewer Commission will meet to approve minutes from the April 2, 2026 meeting and receive an update from the Town Administrator on the status of two sewer projects: Stockwell Drive and Bodwell Street. The agenda includes old business, new business, and any unanticipated topics the Chair may raise.

• Approve minutes of April 2, 2026 meeting
• Update on sewer project status for Stockwell Drive and Bodwell Street

School Committee

The Personnel Subcommittee of the Avon School Committee is meeting to discuss negotiations with the Avon Education Association (AEA). The agenda lists only this single item for discussion.

• AEA negotiations

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will approve May meeting minutes, review the Spring Fling event, discuss upcoming programs and activities including the July Fish & Game Cookout, and conduct an end-of-year budget review. The agenda also includes a period for visitor comments and other items not anticipated at the time of posting.

• Approve minutes from the May meeting
• Spring Fling recap
• Upcoming programs and activities, including July Fish & Game Cookout
• End-of-year budget review

Select Board

The Avon Select Board will consider endorsing a cease-and-desist letter regarding 227 East Main Street, review fire department grant requests, and act on street opening permits for five locations. The board also plans to appoint an interim library director, approve personnel actions, and reappoint numerous board and committee members for the 2026/2027 term.

• Endorse cease & desist correspondence — 227 East Main Street
• Avon Fire Department Grant Requests
• Street Opening Permits: 226 West Main St, 216 West Main St, 18 Ballum Road, One Victory Avenue
• Interim Library Director Appointment & Approve Personnel Action Form
• Reappointments for Zoning Board of Appeals, Cultural Council, Historical Commission, and others

The Select Board voted unanimously to endorse a Cease-and-Desist Order for 227 East Main Street due to building code violations including lack of exit signs, non-working smoke detectors, and unpermitted gas/plumbing work. The Board also approved multiple FEMA grant applications for the Fire Department, appointed members to the Butler Elementary School Building Committee, and approved an interim Town Accountant contract. All votes were 3-0.

• Endorsed Cease-and-Desist Order at 227 East Main Street (3-0)
• Approved Fire Department FEMA grant applications for SAFER, AFG, and FP&S programs (3-0)
• Appointed members to Butler Elementary School Building Committee (3-0, Coffey abstained)
• Approved School Committee use of Mary McDermott Meeting Room and key fob system (3-0)
• Appointed Amanda McKay as Interim Library Director (3-0)
• Approved contract for Interim Town Accountant Eric A. Kinsherf, CPA LLC (3-0)
• Approved Street Opening Permits for Eversource Gas at four locations (3-0)
• Approved posting for Town Accountant position (3-0)

Library Trustees

The Avon Library Trustees will meet on June 3, 2026, to approve minutes from four prior meetings and discuss old and new business, including the approval of an interim library director. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, allowing both in-person and remote attendance via Zoom.

• Approve minutes of 1/30/2026, 3/6/2026, 4/3/2026, and 5/1/2026 meetings
• Approval of Interim Library Director

The board voted to approve the May 1, 2026 minutes with amendments. Nancy Puckett will recommend Assistant Director Amanda McKay as Interim Director to the Board of Selectmen on June 4, 2026. The board also discussed a new ADA-compliant study pod, deck furniture, and a cloud printing upgrade.

• Approved May 1, 2026 minutes with amendments (motion by Paul, second by Nancy)
• Recommended Amanda McKay as Interim Director to the Board of Selectmen (June 4, 2026)

Finance Committee

The Avon Finance Committee is meeting to discuss old and new business, including a Town Meeting Open Forum. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approve minutes of previous meeting(s)
• Town Meeting Open Forum
• Open Discussion

The Avon Finance Committee met on June 2, 2026, but took no substantive decisions. No minutes were approved, no public forum discussion occurred, and the meeting adjourned after 30 minutes with no votes on any items.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to review an article on the Special Town Meeting warrant. The agenda includes approval of previous meeting minutes and discussion of old and new business.

• Review of Article on the Special Town Meeting Warrant

The Select Board held a workshop to review articles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting. No votes were taken on any articles; discussion focused on potential budget amendments for the Town Administrator and Town Clerk departments. The meeting adjourned without any substantive decisions.

• Reviewed Special Town Meeting warrant articles (no vote taken)
• Discussed possible budget amendments for Department 129 (Town Administrator) and Department 161 (Town Clerk) (no vote taken)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Avon Board of Assessors will meet in person to approve minutes from the May 11 meeting, sign bill schedules, and endorse the May end-of-month report. New business includes a new growth update, a withdrawal request for 1 Harrison Blvd., and discussions on tax preparation and cyclical inspections.

• Approve minutes of May 11, 2026 meeting
• Approve and sign bill schedule
• Approve and sign May end-of-month report
• New growth update
• 1 Harrison Blvd. ATB withdrawal