Boxborough public meetings in 2021

Select Board

The Select Board will review a proposed staffing plan for Town Hall, the Council on Aging, the Community Services Coordinator, and DPW building maintenance. The board will also vote on accepting several resignations from the Personnel Board.

• Proposed staffing plan with an estimated net cost of $20,537
• Proposed increase of late paid tax bill demand fee from $10 to $15
• Proposed increase in local building permit fees
• Acceptance of Personnel Board resignations for Susan Bak, Sherri Hudgson, Anne McNeece, and Abby Reip

A-B Regional School Committee

The committee will consider the CASE Collaborative Capital Plan and the establishment of a capital reserve fund. Members will also conduct a second reading of four draft versions of the FY23 School Calendar.

• Establishment of a 'capital reserve fund' per 603 CMR 50.07 (10)
• December 3, 2021 C.A.S.E. Collaborative Capital Plan
• FY23 School Calendar second reading
• Approval of donations valued over $1,000 from ABR PTSO

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to address climate control and furnace issues at the museum. The body will also discuss FY23 budget and capital plan submissions and provide a status update on the Master Plan.

• Museum maintenance contract for climate control
• FY23 budget and capital plan submissions
• CPC application for the Cemetery Commission
• Installation of the Steele Farm (Richardson) Icehouse sign
• Local Lore project write-up in the Beacon

Select Board

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to receive updates from the Select Board, Finance Committee, Planning Board, and School Committees. The body will discuss budget timelines for FY 2022 and FY 2023, as well as ARPA and CARES funding.

• AB Regional School Committee updates on transportation, Covid, and budget
• Select Board updates on personnel, compensation survey, and negotiations
• Planning Board update on Zoning Bylaws
• Finance Committee updates on the reserve fund and FY 2022/2023 budget calendars
• Library facilities updates

Boxborough Leadership Forum

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to receive updates from the Select Board, Planning Board, Library, and Finance Committee. The body will discuss budget planning for FY 2023 and current FY 2022 status, as well as ARPA and CARES funding updates.

• FY 2023 budget planning and timeline
• Zoning Bylaws update from the Planning Board
• Reserve fund update from the Finance Committee
• ARPA and CARES funding updates
• AB Regional School Committee updates on transportation and budget

A-B Regional School Committee

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to receive updates from the AB Regional School Committee, Select Board, Library, Planning Board, and Finance Committee. The body will discuss budget timelines, personnel, and facility updates.

• AB Regional School Committee updates on transportation, Covid, ABRSD Assessment, ARPA, budget, and calendar
• Select Board updates on personnel, ARPA, compensation survey, negotiations, CARES, and TA hiring
• Planning Board update on Zoning Bylaws
• Finance Committee updates on the reserve fund and FY 2022 and FY 2023 budgets
• Library updates on facilities

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on various annual business license renewals and a land donation at 595 Depot Road. The body is also considering a reimbursement request for roadwork and appointments for town staff and committees.

• Reimbursement request of $254,754.91 for roadwork on Sargent, Whitcomb, and Richardson Roads
• Acceptance of land donation for conservation purposes at 595 Depot Road
• One-day liquor and common victualler licenses for Winterfest on January 29, 2022
• Annual renewals for alcohol, common victualler, and vehicle dealer licenses
• Appointment of Amanda Flower as probationary full-time Police Officer

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding the adoption of a residential factor for Fiscal Year 2022. The Board is asked to vote on adopting a residential factor of one to establish a single tax rate across all classes. This follows a correction of assessed values involving a $500,000 decrease in single family values and a $7,000 increase in Chapter land values.

• Public Hearing: FY 2022 Tax Classification and Adoption of Residential Factor
• Vote to adopt a residential factor of one for a single tax rate
• Authorization for Town Assessor to digitally sign the LA-5 form

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to adopt a residential factor for the FY 2022 tax rate. The board will also discuss the cost breakdown for the reclassification of two personnel positions.

• Public Hearing for FY 2022 Tax Classification to adopt a residential factor of one (single tax rate)
• Authorization for Town Assessor to sign the LA-5 form for the Department of Revenue
• Discussion on cost breakdown for the reclassification of two personnel positions

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to adopt a residential factor for the FY 2022 tax rate. The board will also discuss the cost breakdown for the reclassification of two personnel positions.

• Public Hearing: FY 2022 Tax Classification and adoption of a residential factor
• Proposed single tax rate of $17.38
• Discussion on cost breakdown for reclassification of two personnel positions
• Authorization for Town Assessor to sign LA-5 form for Department of Revenue

A-B Regional School Committee

The Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee will receive a budget introduction and ARPA update. Members will vote on new policies regarding service and comfort animals in schools. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Vote on Service Animals in School policy (File: IMGA)
• Vote on Comfort Animals in School policy (File: IMGB)
• Approval of $8,000 donation from Friends of the Acton Libraries to ABRSD Libraries
• First reading of the FY23 School Calendar
• Approval of a piano gift to the Gates School

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to adopt a single tax rate for FY 2022. The board will also consider a CARES Act grant allocation for the Acton Boxborough School District and updated public records access guidelines.

• Public Hearing: Adoption of a residential factor of one (single tax rate) for FY 2022
• Vote to allocate $19,828 in CARES grant funding to Acton Boxborough School District
• Vote to approve revised Public Records Access Guidelines
• Discussion regarding natural gas infrastructure concerns and leaks along Flag Hill trail
• Action on the reclassification of two personnel positions

Select Board

The Select Board is conducting a public hearing to adopt a residential factor for Fiscal Year 2022. This determination sets the percentage of the tax burden for each class of real and personal property.

• FY 2022 Tax Classification Public Hearing

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to confirm appointments for the Treasurer/Collector's Office. The board will decide on interim and temporary staffing to ensure the town can maintain bank account access and financial operations.

• Vote to confirm Karen Guzzardi as Interim Assistant Treasurer/Collector
• Vote to confirm Sara Hunter as Temporary Treasurer/Collector
• Vote to authorize Karen Guzzardi and Sara Hunter as signers for Middlesex Savings Bank, UniBank, and Massachusetts Municipal Deposit Trust (MMDT)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a strategy to recover $1,116,767 in lost pandemic revenues via ARPA funds. The body is also deciding on participation in opioid and PFAS class action lawsuits and the adoption of a residential tax factor.

• Public hearing on FY 2022 Tax Classification to adopt a residential factor of one
• Vote on participation in National Opioids and PFAS class action litigation
• Possible vote to accept a gift of land (Parcel 1) on Silas Taylor Farm Road
• Vote to approve Public Records Access Guidelines
• Request to the Department of Revenue for an updated Financial Management Review

Select Board

The Select Board is holding a public hearing to adopt a Residential Factor for Fiscal Year 2022. This determination sets the percentage of the tax burden for each class of real and personal property.

• Public hearing on the Adoption of a Residential Factor for FY 2022

Select Board

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to receive updates from various town boards. Discussions include school building projects, zoning bylaws, and budget planning for FY 2022 and FY 2023.

• AB Regional School Committee and School Building Project Committee updates on transportation, Covid, budget, and ARPA
• Planning Board updates on Zoning Bylaws
• Finance Committee updates on the reserve fund
• Budget updates for FY 2022 and FY 2023 planning
• Select Board personnel updates

Boxborough Leadership Forum

Members of the Select Board, Finance Committee, Library Board, Planning Board, and AB Regional School Committee will meet to share departmental updates. The body will discuss budget planning for FY 2023 and current FY 2022 status, as well as zoning and school project updates.

• AB Regional School Committee updates on transportation, Covid, budget, and ARPA
• Planning Board update on Zoning Bylaws
• Finance Committee updates on the Reserve fund
• FY 2022 current and FY 2023 planning budget updates
• Select Board personnel updates

A-B Regional School Committee

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to receive updates from several town boards. Discussions include school transportation, COVID-19, and ARPA funding, as well as budget planning for FY 2022 and FY 2023.

• AB Regional School Committee and School Building Project Committee updates
• ARPA update
• Planning Board zoning bylaws update
• Finance Committee reserve fund and budget updates for FY 2022 and FY 2023

A-B Regional School Committee

The Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee will discuss transportation and the 1st Qtr FY22 budget report. Members will vote on the FY23 budget timeline and guidelines, as well as a $5,000 grant from Danny’s Place. The committee will also conduct first reads of new policies regarding service and comfort animals in schools.

• Vote on FY23 Budget Timeline & Guidelines
• Approval of $5,000 grant from Danny’s Place to Comm Ed
• First read of policy IMGA: Service Animals in School
• First read of policy IMGB: Non-Service Comfort Animals in School
• 1st Qtr FY22 Budget Report

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss personnel appointments and contracts for the Treasurer/Collector and Assessor. The body is also considering revisions to the town's Sustainability Policy and a funding allocation for the Acton Boxborough School District.

• Vote to allocate $106,426 in CARES Act grant funding to Acton Boxborough School District
• Vote to appoint Korinne Stephens and Jessi Robinson to the Housing Board
• Vote on confirmation of Treasurer/Collector and Assessor appointments and contracts
• Vote to approve revisions to the Sustainability Policy
• Executive session to discuss litigation regarding Boxborough Town Center, LLC

A-B Regional School Committee

The Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee will vote on district goals and a proposed two-year evaluation timeline for the superintendent. The meeting includes updates on ARPA funding and a presentation from the Special Education Parent Advisory Council.

• Vote on District Goals (Second Read)
• Possible vote on a proposed 2-year Superintendent Evaluation Timeline
• Vote on Building Committee membership change due to Maria Neyland retiring
• Update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding
• Annual reauthorization of official JH and HS organized activities

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to discuss Police Department payroll errors regarding educational incentives and compensation time. The body will also vote on budget guidance for FY 2023 and the allocation of CARES Act grant funding.

• Vote to allocate $14,318 in CARES Act grant funding to Acton Boxborough School District
• Action on FY 2023 Budget Guidance
• Vote to accept the resignation of Assessor Jonathan Greeno effective November 12, 2021
• Vote to appoint Ben Davies to the Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council for a three-year term
• Vote to approve revisions to the Sustainability Policy

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review museum maintenance and the status of veterans tributes. The body will also discuss cemetery work applications and the 'Local Lore' project.

• CPC preliminary application for North Cemetery and South Cemetery work
• Installation of Steele Farm (Richardson) Icehouse sign
• Plans for Veterans Day dedication
• Review of Local Lore project webpage and inputs
• Approval of August 19, 2021 meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to enter an Executive Session. The purpose of this session is to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with the Police Union.

• Executive Session to discuss Police Union collective bargaining strategy

Historical Commission

The Veterans Tribute Committee is meeting to review project updates and plan for Veterans Day. Discussion will focus on the November dedication program, speeches, and donor plaques.

• Review of project progress and remaining tasks
• Planning for November postcard invitations
• Creation of a plaque for donors
• Logistics for November Dedication and Veterans Day program
• Grant correspondence

A-B Regional School Committee

The Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee will discuss the 2021-22 district goals and the annual superintendent evaluation process. The body will also receive updates on the budget, ARPA, and the Health Insurance Trust.

• Possible vote on the Superintendent Evaluation Cycle
• First read of District Goals/Action Steps/Benchmarks 2021-22
• Budget Subcommittee update on ARPA
• Vote on Statement of Warrants
• Report on Health Insurance Trust (HIT) from 9/30/21

Select Board

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to receive updates from various town boards and committees. The Finance Committee will provide updates on the current FY 2022 budget and planning for FY 2023.

• FY 2022 current budget updates
• FY 2023 budget planning
• AB Regional School Committee and School Building Project Committee updates
• Updates from the Select Board, Library, Planning Board, and Finance Committee

Boxborough Leadership Forum

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to receive updates from the Select Board, Planning Board, Library, and the AB Regional School and School Building Project Committees. The Finance Committee will provide updates on the current FY 2022 budget and planning for FY 2023.

• FY 2022 current budget updates
• FY 2023 budget planning
• AB Regional School Committee and School Building Project Committee updates

A-B Regional School Committee

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to receive updates from several town boards and committees. The meeting includes a review of current FY 2022 and planning for FY 2023 budgets.

• FY 2022 current budget updates
• FY 2023 budget planning
• AB Regional School Committee and School Building Project Committee updates
• Updates from Select Board, Library, Planning Board, and Finance Committee

Select Board

The agenda indicates that a quorum of the Select Board may be present at a Finance Committee Meeting. The meeting is being conducted via remote participation.

Select Board

The Select Board will consider continuing the use of the ZOOM platform for public meetings and contracting GOVHR for a public safety compensation study. The board will also vote on appointments to the Well-Being Committee and revisions to the Sustainability Policy and Charter.

• Contract with GOVHR for a Town Compensation Study for Public Safety Positions
• Proposed extension of remote public meetings via ZOOM through December 31, 2021
• Appointment of Cassandra LaRussa and Ann Seymour to the Well-Being Committee
• Proposed revisions to the Sustainability Policy and Sustainability Committee Charter
• Discussion of Transfer Station Access regarding Recycling Only Stickers

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to establish goals for fiscal years 2023-2025 and determine budget guidance for department heads. The board will also discuss the recruitment process and required attributes for a new Town Administrator.

• Town Administrator recruitment and job description
• FY 2023 budget guidance and bottom-line direction
• FY 2023-2025 hard goals establishment
• Staffing plan research and scope
• Review of ARPA spend plan and Recreation Field User Fees

A-B Regional School Committee

The Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee will meet to introduce new administrators and review budget updates. The body will vote on the naming of the Boardwalk Campus and the establishment of a mascot naming committee.

• Vote on recommendation to name 'The Boardwalk Campus' and provide a land acknowledgement to the Nipmuc Tribal Nation
• Vote to establish an ABRSD Mascot Naming Committee
• Budget updates regarding Revolving Accounts, Reserves, and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
• Vote on Statement of Warrants

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to hear citizen concerns and receive a COVID-19 update. The agenda includes potential related actions regarding the pandemic response.

• COVID-19 update and related actions
• Citizens Concerns

Select Board

The Select Board will consider adopting physical town boundaries based on 1980 records and vote to maintain a single voting precinct at Town Hall. The meeting also includes personnel changes and executive sessions regarding collective bargaining and land acquisition.

• Vote to adopt physical town boundaries as walked in 1980
• Vote to remain a single voting precinct located at 29 Middle Road
• Vote to accept the resignation of Treasurer/Collector Nick Federico effective October 1, 2021
• Appointment of Rajon Hudson as town representative on the Minuteman Nashoba Health
• Executive session to discuss possible land acquisition for water supply access

Boxborough Leadership Forum

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to receive updates from the Select Board, Planning Board, Library, and the AB Regional School Committee. The Finance Committee will provide updates on the FY 2021 close-out, current FY 2022 status, and FY 2023 planning.

• FY 2021 budget close-out
• FY 2022 current budget status
• FY 2023 budget planning
• AB Regional School Committee and School Building Project Committee updates
• Planning Board and Library updates

Select Board

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to receive updates from the Select Board, Library, Planning Board, and AB Regional School Committee. The Finance Committee will provide budget updates regarding the FY 2021 close-out, FY 2022 current status, and FY 2023 planning.

• FY 2021 budget close-out
• FY 2022 current budget status
• FY 2023 budget planning
• AB Regional School Committee and School Building Project Committee updates
• Planning Board and Library updates

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on accepting a gift of land at 595 Depot Road and waiving field use fees for Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer. The board will also consider grant funding for the Fire Department and several board appointments.

• Vote to accept gift of land at 595 Depot Road (Lot 6B)
• Vote to waive fall 2021 field user fees for Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer
• Vote to accept $5,255.92 CSTF grant for the Boxborough Fire Department
• Vote to ratify revisions to the August 25, 2020 CESFP grant
• Appointments to the Board of Registrars and Recreation Commission

Historical Commission

The commission is reviewing museum maintenance including air conditioning and faucet projects. Members are also discussing the Veterans Tribute landscaping and a new website for Local Lore.

• Museum air conditioning installation completed August 12
• Veterans Tribute paving and WW1 plaque cleaning completion
• Steele Farm (Richardson) icehouse sign installation

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to ratify a public safety grant and accept a donation for the fire department. The board will also consider a permit fee waiver and vote on board appointments.

• Ratification of FY 2022 Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) Support Grant for $28,985
• Acceptance of $200.0 gift from Nancy Morrison for Fire Department Public Education Programs
• Request from Boxborough Minutemen Company to waive tent permit fees for 2021 Fifer's Day
• Appointment of Sheri Hodgson to the Personnel Board through June 30, 2024
• Appointment to the Board of Registrars through June 30, 2024

Select Board

The Select Board is holding a workshop to discuss administrative staffing, public records policies, and the recruitment process for a new Town Administrator. The meeting includes an executive session to develop strategies for three collective bargaining agreements expiring in June 2022.

• Town Administrator recruitment process and use of professional recruiters
• Development of a formal guidance policy for public records requests
• Strategy for three Collective Bargaining Agreements expiring June 2022
• Review of FY '21 BSB Goals
• Discussion of a desired staffing plan work-product

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to appoint a Building Commissioner, Building Inspector, and Code Administration Officer. The board will also consider accepting a $200 gift for the Department of Public Works and appoint two members to the Steele Farm Advisory Committee.

• Appointment of Building Commissioner, Building Inspector, and Code Administration Officer
• Appointment of Local Building Inspector
• Vote to accept $200.0 gift for the DPW from resident Nancy Morrison
• Appointment of Melissa MacGillvary to Steele Farm Advisory Committee (term ending June 30, 2024)
• Appointment of Arden Veley to Steele Farm Advisory Committee (term ending June 30, 2023)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote to execute three collective bargaining agreements for police, dispatch, and firefighters. The board will also consider several committee appointments and a gift for the Department of Public Works.

• Execution of Collective Bargaining Agreements for Police (Local 200), Dispatch (Local 200A), and Professional Firefighters (Local 4601)
• Acceptance of a $341.78 gift for the Department of Public Works from resident Nancy Morrison
• Appointment of Elizabeth Markiewicz to the Conservation Commission
• Appointment of Larry Grossman to the Boxborough Building Committee
• Appointment of Diana Lipari to the MBTA Advisory Board

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on updating the private detail rate for Special Police Officers and appointing an interim building inspector. The board will also consider a gift for the library and a fee waiver for youth baseball.

• Change of Special Police Officers private detail rate to $58.00 per hour
• Acceptance of $7,700 gift from the Friends' of the Boxborough Library
• Appointment of Interim Building Inspector through August 6, 2021
• Request to waive 2022 field user fees for Acton Boxborough Youth Baseball

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to appoint an Interim Town Administrator through June 30, 2022, and discuss police department operations following a $77,000 budget reduction. The board will also review land use notifications and various town board appointments.

• Appointment of Interim Town Administrator through June 30, 2022
• Appointment of Rajon Hudson to the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (MART) Advisory Board
• Police Department response to a $77,000 Town Meeting budget reduction
• Vote on MS4 Stormwater Management Regulations
• Review of subdivision plan at Priest Lane and site approval plan at 1414 Mass Ave

Boxborough Leadership Forum

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to review the recent Town Meeting. The agenda includes updates from the Select Board, Finance Committee, Planning Board, Library, and the AB Regional School Committee.

• Review of FY 2021 and FY 2022 budget updates
• Town Meeting review
• AB Regional School Committee and School Building Project Committee updates
• Planning Board updates
• Library updates

Select Board

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to review the recent Town Meeting. The agenda includes updates from the Select Board, Finance Committee, Planning Board, Library, and the AB Regional School Committee.

• Review and acceptance of May 19, 2021 minutes
• COVID-19 updates
• FY 2021 and FY 2022 budget updates from the Finance Committee
• Town Meeting review
• AB Regional School Committee and School Building Project Committee updates

Select Board

The Select Board will consider various appointments for town employees, boards, and commissions for the 2022 fiscal year. The board will also discuss permits and fee waivers for Fifer's Day and a proclamation for India Day 2021.

• Appointment of Rajon Hudson as Chief Procurement Officer
• Appointment of Temporary Town Clerk to fill term through May 17, 2022
• Appointment of Town Accountant through June 30, 2022
• Permit fee waivers, Victualler's License, and Beer, Wine and Cider License for Fifer's Day on September 11, 2021
• Proclamation to declare August 14, 2021, as India Day 2021

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to vote on entering an executive session. The purpose of the session is to conduct strategy discussions regarding negotiations with the Interim Town Administrator.

• Vote to adjourn to executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Interim Town Administrator)

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to interview Julie Pierce Onos for the Interim Town Administrator position. The board will also vote to enter an executive session to discuss negotiation strategies for nonunion personnel regarding the role.

• Interview of candidate Julie Pierce Onos for Interim Town Administrator
• Executive session to conduct strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss and potentially vote on items related to the 2021 Annual Town Meeting. The meeting also includes reports from the Select Board and Town Administrator.

• 2021 ATM Review and possible votes

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to interview three candidates for the Interim Town Administrator position. The board will also vote to enter an executive session to discuss negotiation strategies for nonunion personnel.

• Interviews with candidates Carter Terenzini, James Kelley, and Michèle Grenier
• Vote to enter executive session for Interim Town Administrator negotiations

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to discuss museum air conditioning funding and maintenance. The body is also reviewing the status of veterans tribute landscaping and the installation of historic signs.

• Museum air conditioning reserve funding approval
• Veterans tribute flags, landscaping, paving, and WW1 plaque cleaning
• Installation of Steele Farm icehouse, Woodward, and Inches Sawmill signs
• Approval of April 15, 2021 meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding regarding Town Planner responsibilities. The board will also consider the reorganization of the Select Board and the FY 2022 budget.

• Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Planning Board regarding Town Planner responsibilities
• Possible vote on the reorganization of the Select Board
• Vote to waive field use fees for Tim Kane of Kane Drums at Flerra Field for July 14 and July 20
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and Annual Town Meeting on June 12, 2021
• Executive session to discuss complaints against an employee

Select Board

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to discuss logistics and voter information for the upcoming Town Meeting. The meeting includes updates from the Select Board, Finance Committee, Planning Board, Library, and the AB Regional School Committee.

• Pre-Town Meeting forum regarding logistics, COVID-19 precautions, and layout at the Regency
• Finance Committee budget updates for FY 2021 and FY 2022

Boxborough Leadership Forum

The forum will review preparations for a hybrid indoor-outdoor Annual Town Meeting on June 12, 2021. Discussions include voting procedures, social distancing at the Regency, and the role of an assistant moderator. The meeting also includes updates from the Select Board, Finance Committee, and other town boards.

• Review of June 12 Annual Town Meeting logistics and COVID-19 precautions
• Finance Committee budget updates for FY 2021 and FY 2022
• Proposed use of a 'two-place' meeting format with indoor and outdoor microphones
• Discussion of voting card procedures and standing counted votes
• Review and acceptance of April 20, 2021 meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss a proposed Memorandum of Understanding regarding Town Planner responsibilities. The board will also vote on several appointments and a side letter agreement for the Fire Chief.

• Appointment of Brijesh Singh to the Acton Boxborough Cultural Council
• Appointment of five Temporary Constables for the May 18, 2021 Annual Town Election
• Approval of a Side Letter of Agreement for Fire Chief Paul Fillebrown, Jr.
• Beer/wine permit and fee waiver for Town Clerk Liz Markiewicz's retirement event on June 24, 2021
• Vote to acknowledge the Boxborough Police Department's community policing statement

Select Board

The Select Board will meet via Zoom to discuss litigation regarding 984 Massachusetts Avenue in executive session. The open session includes a vote on an animal control agreement with the Town of Stow and updates on the FY 2022 budget.

• Litigation strategy discussion for 984 Massachusetts Avenue
• Vote to approve FY 2022 Animal Control Officer Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Stow
• Proposed Memorandum of Understanding with the Planning Board regarding Town Planner responsibilities
• Discussion on revisions to Massachusetts Open Meeting Law for remote participation
• Update on 5G zoning matters

Select Board

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to provide updates from the Select Board, Finance Committee, Planning Board, and Library. The meeting focuses on logistics and voter materials for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting.

• Annual Town Meeting logistics and voter materials
• FY 2021 and FY 2022 budget updates
• COVID-19 updates
• AB Regional School Committee and School Building Project Committee updates

Boxborough Leadership Forum

The leadership forum reviewed preparations for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting, including venue logistics at the Regency and voter registration processes. Updates were provided regarding school building projects, library operating hours, and COVID-19 case trends.

• Annual Town Meeting scheduled for June 12th at the Regency
• School building project update from the School Building Project Committee
• Planning Board hearing on Vibalogic development at 1414 Mass. Ave.
• FY 2022 budget vote by the AB Regional School Committee
• Town case count reported at 167 cases

Historical Commission

The commission is reviewing museum needs including air conditioning replacement and a veterans database. Members are also discussing the status of various historic signs.

• Museum air conditioning replacement requiring reserve fund transfer
• Proposed Veterans Database
• Proposed sign for Steele Farm (Richardson) Icehouse
• Woodward sign installation for Memorial Day
• Draft of Inches Sawmill sign

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several items including intermunicipal agreements, field use fee waivers for youth sports, and the relocation of election polling. The meeting also includes a vote to appoint an interim Town Accountant and various committee appointments.

• Approval of FY 2022 Animal Control Officer IMA with the Town of Stow
• Approval of FY 2022 Littleton Community Television (LCTV) agreement for $69,800
• Field use fee waiver requests for Acton Boxborough Youth Baseball and Youth Soccer
• Relocation of election polling to the Grange Meeting Room at Town Hall
• Appointment of Andrea Terkelsen as Interim Town Accountant

Select Board

The Select Board and Finance Committee will meet to discuss the scope and objectives for recruiting an interim town administrator. The board will also vote on a statement of support for the AAPI community and materials for private well testing.

• Vote to approve a statement of support for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community
• Vote to approve advertisement materials for MassDEP private well PFAS testing
• Discussion on Interim Town Administrator Recruitment scope and objectives

Select Board

The Select Board will review the FY 2022 budget status and the Annual Town Meeting warrant. The meeting includes votes on CARES Act funding for schools, animal control services with Littleton, and various field use fee waivers.

• Approval of $15,752 in CARES Act grant funding for Acton Boxborough School District community meals
• FY 2022 Animal Control Officer Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Littleton
• Proposed FY 2022 Transfer Station fees schedule
• Field use fee waiver requests for youth baseball, soccer, and Tae Kwon Do
• Approval of the 2021 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Boxborough Leadership Forum

Members of several town boards and committees are meeting to coordinate updates on the library, regional schools, and planning. The session focuses on preparations for the Annual Town Meeting and budget reviews for FY 2021 and FY 2022.

• Annual Town Meeting logistics and voter materials review
• FY 2021 and FY 2022 budget updates
• Acton Boxborough Regional School District updates
• Planning Board updates
• Library updates

Select Board

The Select Board, Finance Committee, and other town boards are meeting to coordinate updates for the Annual Town Meeting. The session includes reports on the school district, library, and planning board, as well as budget reviews for FY 2021 and FY 2022.

• Annual Town Meeting logistics and review of voter materials
• FY 2021 and FY 2022 budget updates from the Finance Committee
• Acton Boxborough Regional School District updates and presentation by Supt. Light
• Planning Board updates
• Library updates

Select Board

The Select Board is reviewing the Fiscal Year 2022 budget and preparing for the Annual Town Meeting. Discussion topics include proposed changes to the Personnel Plan and updates on various town committee matters.

• Public hearing on proposed changes to the Personnel Plan and Compensation and Classification schedule for FY2022
• Review of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and Annual Town Meeting warrant articles
• Ratification of Collective Bargaining Memorandums of Understanding for Fire, Police, and Public Safety Dispatch
• Request to hold a Sunrise Gathering at North Cemetery/Herb Garden on April 4th
• Re-appointment of James MacRae as Acton-Boxborough District Veteran Services Officer

Select Board

The Select Board and Personnel Board are holding a joint public hearing to consider proposed revisions to the Town's Personnel Plan. This includes reviewing the Classification and Compensation Schedule.

• Proposed revisions to the Personnel Plan
• Proposed changes to the Classification and Compensation Schedule

Select Board

The Select Board may attend a Planning Board public hearing continued from February 22, 2021. The meeting focuses on proposed zoning bylaw amendments and Town Meeting Articles.

• Public hearing on Zoning Bylaw amendments regarding Hazardous Materials (Section 4000 and Section 2000)

Select Board

The Select Board is reviewing the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Final Report and preparing for the FY22 budget and Annual Town Meeting. The board is also voting on the appointment of a Community Services Coordinator and regional COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

• Presentation of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Planning Grant's Final Report
• Vote to appoint Rose Gage as Community Services Coordinator through June 30, 2021
• Vote to support a professional regional COVID-19 vaccination site in the Nashoba Valley
• Vote to notify and warn inhabitants of the Annual Town Election on May 18, 2021
• Review of FY22 operating and capital budgets and Town Meeting warrant articles

Select Board

The Select Board will provide an update on the Town Administrator search process. The board will also vote to enter an executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining negotiations.

• Update on Town Administrator search process
• Executive session for collective bargaining negotiations strategy
• Boxborough Leadership Forum scheduled for 3/16/21
• Annual Town Meeting scheduled for 5/10/21

Select Board

The Select Board and Finance Committee are reviewing proposed warrant articles and preparing for the Annual Town Meeting. The meeting includes updates on the Leverett House/Swanson Road fire and discussions on town staffing and zoning.

• Proposed $800,000 bond for a new Pumper Truck to replace Engine 62
• Proposed $230,000 bond for a DPW Dump Truck
• Request for supplemental hours for COA and Community Services Outreach Coordinator positions
• Proposed $30,000 for Zoning Bylaw Update
• Proposed $300,000 for Liberty Field Capital Improvements

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to discuss museum operations, including air conditioning and reserve fund transfers. The body is also reviewing historical impacts for properties at 871 Mass Ave and Priest Lane.

• Review of 871 Mass Ave project regarding Richardson's Store
• Inquiry regarding historical resources at Priest Lane
• Sponsorship of Chester History presentation for Black History Month
• Status of historic sign for 462 Hill Rd (Simon Willard House)
• Proposed sign for Steele Farm (Richardson) Icehouse

Boxborough Leadership Forum

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to discuss the Acton Boxborough Regional School District's proposed FY2022 operating budget. The meeting will also include updates from the Select Board, Finance Committee, Planning Board, and Library Board of Trustees.

• Presentation of Acton Boxborough Regional School District Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
• Annual Town Meeting logistics overview and update
• FY 2021 and FY 2022 budget updates from the Finance Committee
• Updates on the AB Regional School Committee and School Building Project Committee

Select Board

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to receive a presentation on the Acton Boxborough Regional School District's proposed Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget. The meeting includes updates from the Planning Board, Library Board, and Select Board regarding Annual Town Meeting logistics.

• Presentation of Acton Boxborough Regional School District Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
• Annual Town Meeting logistics overview
• FY 2021 and FY 2022 budget updates from the Finance Committee
• Updates from the School Building Project Committee

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the February 10th fire on Swanson Road. The board will also vote to enter an executive session to conduct strategy sessions regarding collective bargaining.

• Discussion of the February 10th Swanson Road Fire
• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy sessions

Select Board

The Select Board will review fiscal year 2022 operating and capital budgets. The meeting includes presentations on Community Preservation Committee articles regarding rental assistance, conservation, and field improvements.

• CPC Rental Assistance Program: $38,050
• CPC Liberty Field Capital Improvements: $300,000
• CPC Conservation Trust Transfer: $10,000
• CPC Administration and Operating Expenses: $5,000
• Proposed MOU with the Planning Board regarding the Town Planner

Select Board

The Select Board and Finance Committee are holding a joint meeting to discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 capital budget for the 2021 Annual Town Meeting. The session includes a status update on the operating budget and a review of potential warrant articles.

• FY2022 proposed capital budget discussion
• FY2022 operating budget status update
• Fire department capital items
• Public Works capital items
• Community Preservation Act (CPA) projects for Town Hall and Information Technology

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to vote on adjourning into an executive session. The purpose of the session is to conduct strategy discussions regarding collective bargaining units.

• Vote to adjourn to an executive session for collective bargaining strategy per C30A §21 (a) subsection 3

Select Board

The Select Board will review the final UMass Economic Development Study report and discuss upcoming Fiscal Year 2022 budget and Town Meeting preparations. The meeting also includes discussions on legal counsel appointments, land use, and various committee updates.

• Presentation of EDC/UMass LARP Final Report
• Vote to appoint Mead, Talerman and Costa LLC as Special Town Counsel for Land Use Matters
• Vote to approve the use of Hager Municipal property for ABFN Library Story Walk
• Police Chief presentation regarding capital plan for vehicles and body cameras
• Vote to accept the resignation of Sean Marien from the Steele Farm Advisory Committee

Select Board

The Boxborough Leadership Forum, comprising multiple town boards, will meet to receive updates on the school building project, library, and planning board. The Finance Committee will provide updates on the FY 2021 and FY 2022 budgets.

• FY 2021 and FY 2022 budget updates
• Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 10, 2021
• Protocols for conducting virtual public meetings
• AB Regional School Committee and School Building Project Committee updates
• Planning Board and Library updates

Boxborough Leadership Forum

The Boxborough Leadership Forum will meet to receive updates from the Planning Board, Library Board, and School Committee. The body will discuss FY 2021 and FY 2022 budget updates and protocols for conducting virtual public meetings.

• Protocols/Procedures for Conducting Virtual Public Meetings
• Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 10, 2021
• FY 2021 and FY 2022 budget updates
• AB Regional School Committee and School Building Project Committee updates
• Planning Board and Library updates

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to vote on adjourning to an executive session. The purpose of the session is to conduct strategy discussions regarding collective bargaining for all collective bargaining units.

• Strategy sessions for collective bargaining (All CBUs)

Select Board

The Select Board Town Administrator Contract Subcommittee is meeting to conduct a strategy session. This session is held in executive session to prepare for negotiations with the Town Administrator.

• Strategy session regarding negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator)

Select Board

The Select Board and Finance Committee are meeting to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2022 operating budget expense and revenue overview. The session includes budget discussions for several town departments and a status update on property abatements.

• Proposed Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget Expense and Revenue Overview
• Property Abatement Status Update
• Police/Dispatch budget review
• Fire Department budget review
• Public Works budget review (Administration, Transfer Station, Snow and Ice, and Cemetery)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss hate crimes directed at members of the Acton-Boxborough School Committee. The board will also enter an executive session to conduct strategy sessions regarding negotiations with the Town Administrator.

• Discussions regarding hate incidents in the community and hate crimes directed at Acton-Boxborough School Committee members
• Executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator)
• Approval of executive session minutes from November 2, 2020, December 18, 2020, and January 4, 2021

Select Board

The Select Board is discussing a $1.6 million regional CARES CDBG grant to support local businesses and residents. The board is also preparing for the FY 2022 budget process and the May 10, 2021, Annual Town Meeting.

• Intermunicipal Agreement with Acton for microenterprise loans up to $9,600 and childcare subsidies of $4,000
• Proposed $40,000 contribution to the Acton Food Pantry
• Vote to open the warrant for the May 10, 2021 Annual Town Meeting
• Discussion of Liberty Field Capital Renovation Project (CPA Article)
• Review of Citizens' Petition to amend Zoning Bylaw regarding Life Sciences