Boxborough public meetings in 2022

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved the December 7, 2022 minutes and continued a Notice of Intent hearing for a research and development facility. Members also discussed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Agricultural Commission regarding parcels at 95 and 105 Sargent Road.

• Approved Dec. 7, 2022 minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Reaffirmed that a Notice of Intent filing is required for 555 Old Harvard Road
• Continued hearing for 400 Beaver Brook Road to January 4, 2023 (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the Fiscal Year '25 Sargent Memorial Library Budget. The board also approved a 3.25% salary increase for the Library Director.

• Approved Fiscal Year '25 Sargent Memorial Library Budget at $425,914 (5-0)
• Approved 3.25% salary increase for Library Director
• Approved September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for contract negotiations (6-0)

Building Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the October 20 meeting. Members discussed a safety study update regarding fire and police station space needs and potential public communication strategies for upcoming reports.

• Approved October 20 minutes (9-0-1)

Select Board

The Boxborough Select Board will consider and vote on the final cost accounting and authorize the execution of closing documents for the purchase of land at 95 and 105 Sargent Road. This is the only substantive action item on the agenda.

• Action: Review and approve final cost accounting for 95 & 105 Sargent Road land purchase
• Authorize execution of closing documents for the land purchase

The Select Board approved the final cost account and authorized the execution of closing documents for the purchase of land at 95 & 105 Sargent Road. The Chair was authorized to approve revisions and execute documents to complete the purchase.

• Approved Settlement Statement, Compliance Agreement, and 2nd Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for 95 & 105 Sargent Road (4-0)

Economic Development Committee

The committee received a presentation on leasing and development progress at The Park at Beaver Brook. Members also reviewed a proposed framework for a business grant program using ARPA funding.

• Approved November 3, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Water Resources Committee

The Committee approved the November 29, 2022, meeting minutes. Members discussed a proposed 2023 Annual Town Meeting article to oversee a water main project and legal costs, and reviewed updates to the WRC webpage.

• Approved November 29, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Boxborough Finance Committee will discuss and vote on a Reserve Fund Transfer (RFT) of $6,950. The agenda also includes FY24 budget discussions, appointments, and an Open Meeting Law complaint. Most items are procedural or discussion-only.

• Vote on $6,950 Reserve Fund Transfer (RFT)
• Discussion of FY24 budget
• Appointments
• Open Meeting Law complaint

The Finance Committee approved a Request for Transfer (RFT) of $6,950 to cover funds spent from the accountant audit. Members noted the OPEB actuarial study funds were spent from the incorrect budget and stated the Town Administrator would be contacted regarding unbudgeted spending.

• Approved $6,950 RFT for accountant audit (6-0)

Personnel Board

The Board recommended a 2.9% wage adjustment for non-union, non-contract employees effective July 2023. The Board also decided to request no budget increase for 2024 and agreed to seek two additional board members.

• Approved November 14, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended 2.9% wage adjustment for non-union, non-contract employees (3-0)
• Confirmed no budget increase request for 2024
• Agreed to recruit two additional board members to increase total to five

Cemetery Commission

The Commission established a policy to install Veterans flags before Memorial Day and remove them after Veterans Day. The board also decided to clear a topsoil pile at South Cemetery to make room for future graves.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to remove small trees and use up topsoil pile at South Cemetery for future graves
• Approved policy to install flags before Memorial Day and remove them after Veterans Day (unanimous)
• Postponed discussion on Rules and Regulations until January meeting

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will review minutes, discuss next steps and support needs from town hall, and receive updates on Liberty Square Field, Springfest, basketball program/running club, and Acton Pride Week.

• Liberty Square Field Updates
• Springfest
• Basketball program update/running club
• Acton Pride Week

The Recreation Commission approved the proposed FY24 budget and set the registration fee for a youth basketball program. The commission also noted that Green Acres has signed as the contractor for the Liberty Field project.

• Approved proposed FY24 budget (All in favor)
• Approved $20 registration fee for 5th and 6th grade youth basketball (All in favor)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee decided to present two Warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting regarding Green Communities and the Specialized Building Code. Members also agreed to explore merging the Energize Boxborough site with Littleton and sharing a Sustainability Coordinator.

• Accepted minutes for September, October, and November
• Agreed to present Green Communities Warrant article for Annual Town Meeting
• Agreed to present Specialized Building Code Warrant article for Annual Town Meeting
• Agreed to explore merging Energize Boxborough into a joint site with Littleton
• Agreed to explore sharing a Sustainability Coordinator with Littleton
• Created Energize Boxborough subgroup consisting of Suresh, Jay, Francie, and Marjorie

Well-Being Committee

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes and reviewed the rollout of the Boxborough Emergency Assistance Program (BEAP) using ARPA funding. Members coordinated outreach for holiday support and discussed potential programming for the remaining $675 budget.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0)
• Confirmed BEAP Google form is ready for data collection and launch
• Planned gift bag assembly for December 19
• Identified $675 in budget for potential programming
• Proposed funding Boxborough Bee printing cost overruns via reserve fund transfer

Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council

The Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council reviewed 15 grant applications, approving several for funding and denying others due to missing support letters or lack of information. The council also approved the minutes from the December 6, 2022 meeting.

• Approved Dec. 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved App # 2308 /25762 for $800 (unanimous)
• Denied App # 2309 /34492 (unanimous)
• Denied App # 2332 /28883 (unanimous)
• Approved App # 2313 /37352 for $420 (unanimous)
• Denied App # 2322 /30348 (unanimous)
• Approved App # 2334 /36610 for $450 (unanimous)
• Approved App # 2305 /46185 for $600 (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging established a recurring meeting schedule for the second Monday of each month. The board also discussed Open Meeting Law compliance regarding the Buzz Team meetings.

• Approved minutes of November 14, 2022
• Set future meetings for the second Monday of each month at 3 pm

Planning Board

The Planning Board denied preliminary subdivision plans for 242 & 244 Adams Place and 1414 Massachusetts Avenue. A public hearing for a new industrial building at 60 Codman Hill Road was continued to January 2023.

• Denied preliminary subdivision plan for 242 & 244 Adams Place (4-1-0)
• Denied preliminary subdivision plan for 1414 Massachusetts Avenue (3-1-0)
• Continued public hearing for 60 Codman Hill Road to January 23, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign decision for 242 & 244 Adams Place (5-0-0)
• Authorized acting Chair to sign decision for 1414 Massachusetts Avenue (4-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to enter executive session for two purposes: to review and approve minutes from previous executive sessions (February 22, 2021; November 11, 2021; and November 28, 2022), and to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the police department, as permitted under state law. The board will not reconvene in open session after the closed-door discussion.

The Select Board met via Zoom and entered an executive session to review the release of February 22, 2021 minutes and discuss police collective bargaining or litigation strategy. The board reconvened in open session at 7:00 PM.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider accepting a deed for 95-105 Sargent Rd and voting to accept $113,000 in Winter Recovery Assistance Program funds from MassDOT. They will also hear a presentation on the ARPA-funded Boxborough Emergency Assistance Program and vote on several annual license renewals for alcohol, food, and vehicle dealers. The board will discuss opening the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant and setting meeting dates.

• Action: Acceptance of deed for 95-105 Sargent Rd
• Action: MassDOT Winter Recovery Assistance Program (WRAP) $113K funds
• Presentation: ARPA-funded Boxborough Emergency Assistance Program
• Alcohol license renewals for Boxborough Regency, Oscar's Burritos, Grapevine, and Boxborough Liquors
• Class II used vehicle dealer license renewals for WIN Group, Alpha Trading Services, and Asset Group of New England

The Select Board approved state funding for road rehabilitation and accepted a deed for land at 95-105 Sargent Road. The Board also renewed several business licenses and tentatively set the 2023 Annual Town Meeting dates for May 8-10.

• Approved $112,928.65 in Mass DOT Winter Recovery Assistance Program funds (4-0-0)
• Accepted deed for land at 95-105 Sargent Road (4-0-0)
• Opened the 2023 Annual Town Meeting warrant as of December 12 (4-0-0)
• Tentatively set Annual Town Meeting dates for May 8, 9, and 10, 2023 (4-0-0)
• Authorized Town Administrator to vote at MMA and MIIA annual meetings (4-0-0)
• Approved liquor license renewals for Boxborough Regency LLC, Oscar's Burritos Mexican Grill, Grapevine, and Boxborough Liquors (4-0-0)
• Approved Common Victualer License renewals for Boxboro Regency LLC, Bumblebee Pitstop LLC, and Oscar's Burritos Mexican Grill Inc. (4-0-0)
• Approved vehicle dealer license renewals for DRW Motorsports, Alpha Cars, Asset Group of New England, and URAL of New England (4-0-0)

Housing Board

The Board decided to use FY'23 funds for current Boxborough Rental Assistance Program (BRAP) commitments while awaiting guidance on prior years' unused CPA monies. The Board also approved meeting minutes from November 10 and November 21.

• Applied FY'23 funds to current BRAP commitments
• Approved November 10 meeting minutes
• Approved November 21 meeting minutes
• Tabled Housing Production Plan update until May 2023 census data is available

Conservation Commission

The Commission voted to accept a deed for land at 95 and 105 Sargent Road and authorized Town Counsel to make non-substantive changes. Two public hearings regarding commercial projects were continued to future dates. The Commission also reviewed a memorandum of understanding with the Agricultural Commission and Select Board.

• Approved minutes of Nov. 16, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of deed for land at 95 and 105 Sargent Road (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 100 Codman Hill Road to Jan. 18, 2023 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 400 Beaver Brook Road to Dec. 21, 2022 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Boxborough Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY24 budget timeline, including the anticipated budget book date and whether to use book or electronic format. The committee will also review the school assessment, first quarter FY23 report, and warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting. Other items include appointments, legal fees, and a Capital Committee bylaw review.

• FY24 Budget discussion: timeline, book vs electronic format, and additional information requests
• School Assessment review
• Appointment of Mike Johns as Town Administrator
• Appointment of a new member to the Housing Trust due to Becky Neville's resignation
• First Quarter FY23 report and legal fees review

The committee approved minutes from five previous meetings. Members discussed the state-approved tax rate of $15.52, legal fee accruals, and the upcoming budget process. The committee also agreed to create a financial policies document and a capital committee.

• Approved minutes for Oct 25, Nov 1, 7, 10, and 15 (5-0)
• Agreed to include $350,000 for OPEB in the warrant
• Agreed to create a single financial policies document including an interdepartmental transfer policy
• Decided to create a capital committee consisting of SB members, FinCom members, and at least one member at large
• Appointed Priya Sundaram to the housing trust fund

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board held a public hearing regarding a request by AT&T to extend a unipole by 10 feet and add equipment cabinets at 235 Summer Road. The hearing was continued to a later date to allow for further review of federal law and local Aquifer Protection District bylaws.

• Continued public hearing for 235 Summer Road Special Permit to January 17, 2023 (5-0-0)

Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council

The Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council reviewed grant applications and approved funding for 16 projects. The council also set dates for 2023 films at the Boxborough Library.

• Approved App #2315 for $500 (unanimous)
• Approved App #2341 for $200 (unanimous)
• Approved App #2306 for $300 (unanimous)
• Approved App #2314 for $600 (unanimous)
• Approved App #2331 for $400 (unanimous)
• Approved App #2312 for $500 (unanimous)
• Approved App #2336 for $250 (unanimous)
• Approved App #2335 for $250 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved a stormwater permit for a 64,000sf facility at 400 Beaver Brook Road. Two other public hearings regarding development projects were continued to January 2023. The Board also authorized the Town Planner to sign mutual consent agreements for hearing continuations.

• Approved stormwater permit for Campanelli-Trigate Boxborough Sub, LLC at 400 Beaver Brook Road (4-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for Boxborough Adams Realty Trust at 244 Adams Place to January 9, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for French Brothers Boxborough, LLC at 100 Codman Hill Road to January 9, 2023 (5-0-0)
• Authorized Town Planner to execute mutual consent agreements for public hearing continuations (5-0-0)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee held a public hearing to review five funding applications totaling $389,550 for conservation, housing, and historic preservation. No votes were taken on the recommendations; those decisions were deferred to the January 5, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes from November 3, 2022 with corrections (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of two Action Unlimited invoices (Unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on CPA fund applications (Unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 5, 2023 (Unanimous)

Steele Farm Committee

The Steele Farm Advisory Committee will hold a public hearing on five funding requests totaling $380,050 from the Conservation Trust Fund, including $310,000 for Wetherbee/Steel Farmhouse Phase II. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss any new business or correspondence.

• Public hearing on Conservation Trust Fund requests: $10,000 for Conservation Trust Fund, $38,050 for Boxborough Rental Assistance Program, $12,000 for Regional Housing Services, $310,000 for Wetherbee/Steel Farmhouse Phase II, $9,500 for Cemetery Restoration
• Review and approval of minutes from November 3, 2022 meeting
• Discussion of correspondence and new business

Sustainability Committee

The Committee reviewed the qualification criteria for the Green Communities program and the necessity of a Town Meeting vote to achieve the designation. Town officials and a DOER coordinator discussed potential grant uses and the drafting of warrant articles. No formal votes were taken.

• Tabled EnergizeBoxborough.org and January celebration planning to December 14 meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals requested an investigation into suspected use code violations at 650 Massachusetts Ave. Two other public hearings were continued to January 2023. The board also approved the meeting minutes from October 18, 2022.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Continued 60 Codman Hill Road special permit hearing to January 17, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Continued 650 Massachusetts Avenue sign special permit hearing to January 17, 2023 (7-0-0)
• Requested investigation of suspected zoning violation of the Code of Use at 650 Massachusetts Ave (7-0-0)

Water Resources Committee

The Committee approved the October 26, 2022, meeting minutes. Members discussed a private salt storage structure on Mass. Ave., the status of the Littleton Water Department water main extension, and the outcome of a Special Town Meeting regarding test well removal.

• Approved October 26, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet in executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with the Town Treasurer/Collector, a nonunion position. The meeting will not reconvene in open session.

• Executive session for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Treasurer/Collector)

The Select Board met in executive session to conduct strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel. The board reconvened in open session at 7:00pm.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session to discuss Town Treasurer/Collector (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to set the property tax classification factor for FY23, choosing between a single or split tax rate. They will also vote on awarding a $975k bond for roadwork and a $1.345M contract for Liberty Field improvements, plus discuss a town administrator contract amendment and accept a new gifted land parcel.

• Property Tax Classification Hearing: Board selects single or split tax rate for FY23
• Action: Award $975k Bond Anticipation Note for Sgt Rd/Roadwork
• Action: Award $1.345M contract to Green Acres Landscape & Construction Inc. for Liberty Field improvements
• Action: Accept 7.75+/- acres of gifted land (Mildred L. Erikson Trust)
• Action: Discussion and vote on Town Administrator contract amendment including performance evaluation form

The Select Board awarded a contract to Green Acres Landscape & Construction, Inc. for Liberty Field improvements and approved a $975,000 Bond Anticipation Note for Sargent Road work. The Board also adopted a single tax rate for FY '23 and accepted a gift of 7.747 acres of land. Additionally, the Board confirmed Jared R. Aponte as Finance Director and updated the Town Administrator's contract to include performance evaluations.

• Awarded $1,344,572 contract for Liberty Field improvements to Green Acres Landscape and Construction, Inc. (4-0-0)
• Approved sale of $975,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes for Sargent Road acquisition and road improvements (4-0-0)
• Adopted a single Tax Rate for FY '23 (4-0-0)
• Declined to adopt Small Commercial Exemption, Residential Exemption, and Open Space Discount (4-0-0)
• Accepted gift of 7.747 acres of land from Ruth L. Landry, Trustee of The 213 Summer Road Realty Trust (4-0-0)
• Confirmed appointment of Jared R. Aponte as Finance Director (4-0-0)
• Approved Treasurer/Collector contract amendment for a $7,500 retention bonus (4-0-0)
• Approved Town Administrator contract amendment to include a performance evaluation form (4-0-0)

Housing Board

The Board discussed whether to switch from the current Boxborough Meadows deed rider to the DHCD Universal Deed Rider for calculating affordable unit resale prices. No formal vote was taken. The Board reached a consensus to seek further guidance from the DHCD.

• Consensus reached to consult with DHCD regarding deed rider options

Planning Board

The Board approved a conditional site plan decision and an Earth Removal permit for 400 Beaver Brook Road. It also endorsed the Open Space and Recreation Plan and continued two public hearings to December 5, 2022.

• Approved Earth Removal permit for 400 Beaver Brook Road (5-0-0)
• Approved conditional site plan decision for 400 Beaver Brook Road (5-0-0)
• Endorsed the Open Space and Recreation Plan (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 244 Adams Place to December 5, 2022 (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 100 Codman Hill Road to December 5, 2022 (5-0-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for 400 Beaver Brook Road stormwater permit for December 5, 2022 (5-0-0)
• Approved November 7, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council

The Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council approved several grant applications for varying amounts and rejected one request. The council also approved the Treasurer's Report.

• Approved Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
• Approved App #2301 for $1,000 (unanimous)
• Approved App #2316 for $500 (unanimous)
• Approved App #2342 for $350 (unanimous)
• Approved App #2338 for $250 (unanimous)
• Approved App #2326 for $350 (unanimous)
• Approved App #2318 for $400 (unanimous)
• Approved App #2329 for $1,000 (unanimous)

Cemetery Commission

The Commission approved the minutes from the October meeting. Members discussed upcoming FY24 budget needs for tree replacement and veteran's flag holders. Maintenance items for South Cemetery and completed CPA projects in North Cemetery were reviewed.

• Approved October minutes as amended
• Determined broken trees behind South Cemetery can be felled due to safety issues

Well-Being Committee

The committee approved the previous meeting minutes. Members discussed the rollout of the Boxborough Emergency Assistance Program (BEAP) and holiday support initiatives. No formal votes were taken on new policy or spending items.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Confirmed BEAP program rollout for early January
• Identified members to volunteer for holiday support logistics and distribution

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved a draft Memorandum of Understanding with the Agricultural Commission and Select Board regarding Sargent Road. A hearing for a proposed research and development facility at 400 Beaver Brook Road was continued to a later date.

• Approved minutes of Nov. 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved draft memorandum of understanding with Agricultural Commission and Select Board (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 400 Beaver Brook Road project to Dec. 7, 2022 (unanimous)
• Provided no comments on ZBA review for cell tower improvements at 235 Summer Road

Library Board of Trustees

The Board approved the minutes from the October 19, 2022 meeting. The Library Director provided updates on the FY budget process, state aid, and building maintenance, including a temporary fire alarm repair and pending roof estimates.

• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss strategy on collective bargaining or litigation for Fire, Police, and Dispatch. In open session, they will vote on approval of collective bargaining agreements for Dispatch and Fire, and consider revisions or recommendations for the Fall Town Meeting.

• Executive session for collective bargaining/litigation strategy (Fire, Police, Dispatch)
• Action on approval of collective bargaining agreements for Dispatch and Fire
• Discussion and possible action on revisions/recommendations for Fall Town Meeting

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee discussed the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Grant and Article 9 funding. The committee voted to pass over Article 9 at this time.

• Passed over Article 9 funding (4-0)

Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council

The Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council approved four new grant applications and one carry-over request from the previous year. Several other grant applications remain under review pending further information or documentation.

• Approved carry-over of $350 grant for Tim Kane: All Together Drumming (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 grant from Acton to MCC Fund for App #2319 (Unanimous)
• Approved $80 grant for App #2320 (Unanimous)
• Approved $350 grant from Boxborough Fund for App #2317 (Unanimous)
• Approved $500 grant for App #2339 (Unanimous)
• Postponed approval of November 1, 2022 meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council will meet virtually to discuss regular business including public comments, approving prior meeting minutes, and a treasurer's report. New business includes considering potential new members and reviewing a request to carry over an unused $350 grant from last year for a drumming program, as well as continuing grant application review.

• Request to carry over unused $350 grant (item #2216/FY22-LCC-9712) for Tim Kane: All Together Drumming
• Grant application review continues
• Potential new members to be discussed
• Film advisory group update
• Review/approve minutes from November 1, 2022

Finance Committee

The Boxborough Finance Committee will meet to review and possibly vote on the Fall 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant items, including a collective bargaining agreement. The committee will also acknowledge and discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by a community member on November 7, 2022, and may vote on a response. Additionally, the committee will consider approving minutes from a joint meeting held on October 25, 2022.

• Review and possible vote on Fall 2022 Special Town Meeting warrant items
• Discussion and possible vote on a collective bargaining agreement
• Acknowledge and discuss Open Meeting Law complaint filed November 7, 2022
• Review and discuss response to the OML complaint
• Possible vote to delegate response to Town Administrator or designee

The Finance Committee approved contracts for police and dispatch personnel. A recommendation for $50,000 in legal fees was not approved. The committee also voted to pass over Article 3.

• Approved police and dispatch contracts (5-0)
• Approved motion to pass over Article 3 (5-0)
• Recommendation for $50,000 in legal fees not approved (0-4-1)
• Approved motion to pass over economic development and learning if passed over (5-0)
• Approved motion for Town Administrator to respond to OML complaint (5-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging approved the October 2022 minutes. Members discussed the potential use of LPi publishing for the Buzz newsletter but determined further investigation is needed.

• Approved October 2022 minutes as written

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board voted to ask the Town Meeting Moderator to pass over Warrant Article 3 to allow for further study and market research on salary adjustments. The board also deferred a discussion on the DPW Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Lead job description and grade.

• Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Voted to ask Town Meeting Moderator to pass over Warrant Article 3 (4-0)
• Deferred DPW Buildings & Grounds Maintenance Lead job description and grade discussion to December

Housing Board

The Board approved the minutes from the October 13, 2022, meeting. Members discussed the administration of rental assistance programs and potential CPA funding proposals. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Boxborough Finance Committee will meet to discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by a community member, review and discuss a response, and delegate to the Interim Town Administrator. The agenda also includes routine items such as introductions, minutes, and a reserve fund transfer.

• Acknowledge and discuss Open Meeting Law complaint filed by a community member against the Finance Committee dated October 13, 2022
• Review and discuss response to the complaint
• Delegate to Interim Town Administrator or designee
• Possible votes on the complaint response

The Finance Committee met to review an open meeting law violation from October 11 regarding executive session minutes. The committee voted to allow the Town Administrator and his designee to respond to the complaint dated October 13.

• Approved allowing Town Administrator and designee to respond to October 13 complaint (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss collective bargaining with police and dispatch unions and negotiations with the interim police chief. In open session, the board will vote on a contract with the interim police chief, a collective bargaining agreement for police and dispatch, and a BCTrust grant letter. The board will also accept a resignation and reorganize its leadership.

• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with Dispatch, Fire, and Police
• Executive session for contract negotiations with Interim Chief of Police
• Action on contract with Interim Chief of Police
• Action on collective bargaining agreement for Police and Dispatch
• Action on BCTrust grant letter

The Select Board approved the appointment of John Szewczyk as Interim Chief of Police following the termination of the previous interim chief. The Board also ratified collective bargaining agreements for police and dispatch personnel and accepted a conservation grant.

• Accepted resignation of Select Board member Jennifer Campbell (4-0)
• Nominated Diana Lipari as Chair of the Select Board (4-0)
• Nominated Les Fox as Clerk of the Select Board (4-0)
• Authorized contract for John Szewczyk as Interim Chief of Police (4-0)
• Ratified collective bargaining agreements for MASS COPS Local 200 and Local 200A (4-0)
• Accepted $42,100 gift from Boxborough Conversation Trust (4-0)
• Approved concept for Town Seal lapel pins for officials, employees, and volunteers (3-0-1)

Board of Health

The Board approved building plans for 170 Littlefield Rd contingent on a deed restriction limiting the home to three bedrooms. The Board also discussed a biosafety permit request for Recipharm at 1414 Mass Ave and reviewed several PFAS investigation documents.

• Approved building plans for 170 Littlefield Rd subject to a three-bedroom deed restriction

Planning Board

The Board approved the site plan and special permit for a research and development facility, establishing specific limits on operating hours and truck deliveries. The Board also approved building design modifications and a requirement for a solar array installation within three years.

• Approved special permit and site plan for 64,000sf facility at 400 Beaver Brook Road (5-0-0)
• Approved building design modifications (3-2-0)
• Approved restriction on regular truck deliveries between 7:00pm-7:00am (5-0-0)
• Approved regular hours of operation from 6:00am-10:00pm, with occasional operations limited to 20% of workforce (5-0-0)
• Approved requirement to install solar array within three years of substantial completion (5-0-0)
• Approved requirement to replace 30% of lawn with native drought resistant ground cover (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for 3-unit trade shop at 100 Codman Hill Road to Nov 21, 2022 (5-0-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for Oct 3 and Oct 17, 2022 (5-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Boxborough Finance Committee will acknowledge and discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by a community member on October 18, 2022, and may vote on a response. They will also review contracts for the Town Administrator and DPW, with amounts noted as $150,000 and $110,000 respectively.

• Discuss Open Meeting Law complaint filed Oct 18, 2022
• Review and vote on response to complaint
• TA contract: $150,000
• DPW contract: $110,000

The Finance Committee met to review an open meeting law violation complaint regarding an October 18 executive session. The committee voted to allow the Town Administrator or a designee to respond to the complaint.

• Approved allowing the TA or designee to respond to open meeting law complaint (4-0)

Economic Development Committee

The committee approved a press release announcing a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Community Development. Members discussed a proposed $10,000 warrant article for a Technical Assistance Project, which may be pulled depending on Planning Board consultation.

• Approved September 22, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved press release for Town Center Revitalization Grant (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee reviewed five final applications for FY 2023 funding but deferred all votes until after the December public hearing. The committee approved the minutes from October 6 and adopted the legal notice for the upcoming hearing.

• Approved October 6, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Denied motion to hold December 1 public hearing in person (1-6)
• Adopted legal notice for December 1 public hearing as presented (unanimous)
• Deferred votes on five FY 2023 funding applications until after December 1

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved the final Open Space and Recreation Plan and its endorsement letter to the Massachusetts Division of Conservation Services. A hearing for commercial trade shops at 100 Codman Hill Road was continued pending revised plans.

• Approved Oct. 19, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Open Space and Recreation Plan and letter of approval (unanimous)
• Continued 100 Codman Hill Road hearing to Dec. 7, 2022 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting in executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with Dispatch, Fire, and Police unions, and to consider releasing past executive session minutes from November 2020 to May 2022. The board will also discuss litigation strategy and contract negotiations with the Interim Chief of Police. A public session will follow to act on any items ready for action.

• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with Dispatch, Fire, and Police unions
• Review and consider release of executive session minutes from November 2020 to May 2022
• Litigation strategy session per MGL Ch. 30A §21(a)(3)
• Contract negotiations with Interim Chief of Police
• Public session to act on items from executive session

The Select Board voted to enter Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and litigation. The Board did not reconvene in open session to take further action.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session for items a through c (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and possibly vote on the Town Meeting warrant, including a DPW contract, and review the ARPA spending plan. They will also consider changes to the town's financial policies and prepare for the Annual Town Meeting budget process.

• Vote on minutes from October 18 meeting
• Review and possible vote on DPW contract as part of Town Meeting warrant
• Discussion of ARPA spending plan and tracking report
• Review of FY26 budget data requests and possible bylaw changes
• Discussion of overall changes to town fiscal policies

The committee approved funding for the DPW union contract and a $50,000 allocation for legal fees. Members also discussed ARPA fund balances, the FY24 budget process, and school district planning.

• Approved October 18 minutes (5-0)
• Approved $22,733 salary increase, $709 OT increase, and $1,040 for licenses for DPW union contract (5-0)
• Approved $50,000 for legal fees (3-2)

Acton-Boxborough Cultural Council

The council voted to move remaining funds from 2020 and 2021 accounts into the current year's resources. Members reviewed grant applications, approving funding for five programs and providing partial funding for one.

• Approved adding $2,950 from 2020 and 2021 accounts to current resources (unanimous)
• Approved $850 for ABRHS Music Department: Orquesta de la Revolucion (unanimous)
• Approved $350 for Acton School District: Combatting Hate and Prejudice (unanimous)
• Approved $500 for Groton Hill Music, Inc.: Bach’s Lunch Concert Series (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 for Iron Work Farm in Acton, Inc.: Jones/Faulkner Mills History Exhibit (unanimous)
• Approved $600 for Yin Peet: 2023 Stone Carving Symposium (unanimous)
• Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Well-Being Committee

The committee approved the September minutes and discussed the potential for a Mobile Harm Reduction unit funded by the MDPH. Members reviewed updates on the Boxborough Bee newsletter and holiday support initiatives. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved September minutes (4-0)

Water Resources Committee

The Committee approved the minutes from September 27, 2022. Members discussed the Littleton Water Department water main extension, the Fall Special Town Meeting warrant, and potential uses for $35,000 in available funding for well monitoring and land appraisal.

• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)

Finance Committee

This is a joint meeting of the Acton Select Board, Boxborough Select Board, Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee, and both towns' finance committees. The agenda consists of presentations on each body's strategy and goals, including the school district's budget strategy. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Acton Select Board - Town Strategy/Goals
• Boxborough Select Board - Town Strategy/Goals
• ABR School Committee - District Strategy/Goals
• Acton Finance Committee - Strategy/Goals
• Boxborough Finance Committee - Strategy/Goals

Select Board

The Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee, Acton and Boxborough Select Boards, and Finance Committees are meeting jointly to share and discuss each body's strategy and goals, including the school district's budget strategy. The meeting is a discussion session with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Acton Select Board presentation of town strategy and goals
• Boxborough Select Board presentation of town strategy and goals
• ABR School Committee presentation of district strategy and goals
• Acton Finance Committee presentation of strategy and goals
• ABR School Committee presentation of district budget strategy and goals

Steele Farm Committee

The Steele Farm Advisory Committee will consider approving prior meeting minutes, discuss a Phase II application to the Community Preservation Committee, and review status updates on painting the icehouse, restoring water from the old well, and driveway/parking area improvements. Old business includes purchasing Christmas tree seedlings.

• Phase II application to Community Preservation Committee
• Status of painting the icehouse
• Status of restoring water from the old well
• Driveway & parking area improvement
• Purchase of 50 Xmas tree 3-4 ft. seedlings

The committee approved a finalized application to the Community Preservation Committee. The request seeks $310,000 for work on the roof, siding, chimney, and windows of the Levi Weatherbee (Steele) farmhouse.

• Approved amended application to Community Preservation Committee for $310,000 (unanimous)

Cable Television License Renewal Advisory Committee

The Cable Television License Renewal Advisory Committee voted unanimously (3-0) to recommend the Verizon cable license to the Select Board for favorable action. The committee discussed the 5-year term (versus the typical 10 years) due to changes in streaming versus cable, and noted that the town will need to consider alternatives for cable services in the near future. A resident concern about Verizon-owned cable lines was noted for follow-up.

• Recommended Verizon cable license to Select Board (3-0)

Select Board

The Boxborough Select Board will consider and potentially vote on several action items, including a Verizon cable franchise renewal, acceptance of a DEIC survey and holiday report, and appointments and contracts for a Town Planner and Interim Town Administrator. The board will also discuss a joint meeting with the Acton-Boxborough Regional School District and other town boards, and take action on a parcel donation at Taylor Farm Rd and Flagg Hill Rd.

• Action on Verizon Cable Franchise Renewal
• Action on DEIC Survey & Holiday Report
• Appointment and contract for Town Planner
• Appointment and contract for Interim Town Administrator
• Action on Taylor Farm Rd / Flagg Hill Rd parcel donation

The Select Board approved a five-year cable franchise renewal with Verizon, including $35,000 for PEG equipment and 5% gross revenue share. They also accepted a DEI survey and holiday report, acknowledged an Open Meeting Law complaint against the dissolved Town Administrator Screening Committee, approved a DPW union contract, appointed Alexander Wade as Town Planner, and amended the Interim Town Administrator's contract. The Board declined a donation of an eight-acre parcel at Taylor Farm Road/Flagg Hill Road, citing no clear public purpose.

• Approved Verizon cable franchise renewal (5-0)
• Accepted DEI survey and holiday report (5-0)
• Acknowledged OML complaint and approved revised executive session minutes (5-0)
• Approved DPW collective bargaining agreement for FY23-25 (5-0)
• Confirmed Alexander Wade as Town Planner (5-0)
• Approved Alexander Wade's contract (4-1)
• Amended Interim Town Administrator contract (5-0)
• Declined donation of Taylor Farm Road/Flagg Hill Road parcel (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet via Zoom to conduct two executive sessions. These sessions involve strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation for various departments and negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Strategy discussion regarding collective bargaining or litigation for Dispatch, DPW, Fire, and Police
• Negotiations or strategy sessions involving the Town Planner and Interim Town Administrator

The Select Board voted unanimously to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining and contract negotiations for dispatch, DPW, fire, police, town planner, and interim town administrator. No other substantive decisions were made in open session.

• Approved entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation (4-0)

Recreation Commission

The Boxborough Recreation Commission will discuss several upcoming events and projects, including an Eagle Scout project, Liberty Field, and warrant articles for the Fall Town Meeting. They will also plan Winterfest, the Winter Sports Program, and the Tree Lighting, and approve minutes from September.

• Eagle Scout Project
• Liberty Field
• Warrant articles for Fall Town Meeting
• Winterfest
• Winter Sports Program

Finance Committee

The Boxborough Finance Committee will consider a $2,500 Reserve Fund Transfer for DPW work at Steele Farm (HVAC/Sign), review and possibly vote on Special Town Meeting articles, and discuss the FY24 budget point of view. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and an executive session on collective bargaining.

• Reserve Fund Transfer: DPW $2,500 for Steele Farm HVAC/Sign
• Review and possible vote on Special Town Meeting final articles
• Discussion of FY24 budget point of view policy
• Executive session on collective bargaining negotiations with BPFFA, MassCOPS, and UPSE unions
• Approval of meeting minutes from 10/03/22

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting in executive session to investigate charges of criminal misconduct or consider filing criminal complaints, as permitted under state law. No other business is listed on this agenda.

• Executive session to investigate charges of criminal misconduct or consider filing criminal complaints per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (5)

Select Board

The Boxborough Select Board will hold a workshop to discuss several policy items, including a credit card policy, a transfer station sticker application for affordable housing exemption, and a vocational education application letter. The board will also take action on the town administrator job description and review polling of members on FTM warrant articles. Additionally, they will consider action on Sargent Road title and amendments to the SVT MOA.

• Discussion RE: Credit Card Policy
• Action RE: Town Administrator Job Description
• Action RE: Sargent Road Title & Amendments to SVT MOA
• Discussion RE: Transfer Station Sticker Application RE: Aff. Housing Exemption
• Review RE: Polling of Members Absent 10/12 RE: FTM Warrant Articles

Select Board

The Select Board is holding a virtual public hearing to determine the property tax classification factors for Fiscal Year 2023. This process affects how tax rates are applied across different property classes.

• Public hearing on property tax classification for residential, open space, commercial, industrial, and personal property

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting in executive session to discuss collective bargaining and legal matters. The board intends to not reconvene in open session following these discussions.

• Collective bargaining strategy for Police, Dispatch, Fire, and DPW
• Litigation strategy regarding CBK Automotive and Priest Lane
• Investigation of criminal misconduct charges or filing of criminal complaints

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to determine the tax rate factor for FY '23. The board will also take action on the Fall Town Warrant and the 2022 State Election warrant.

• Public Hearing on Classification of Tax Rate Factor for FY '23
• Action on Small Commercial Exemption, Residential Exemption, and Open Space Discount
• Action on Fall Town Warrant
• Action on Warrant for 2022 State Election
• Approval of fire and police vehicle use for United Church of Christ Boxborough Silent Auction

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review final articles and write recommendations for the upcoming Town Meeting. The committee will also discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint received in September 2022.

• Review, discuss, and vote on final articles for Town Meeting
• Discussion of Open Meeting Law complaint filed against Finance Committee
• Reserve Fund Transfer (RFT) discussion

Steele Farm Committee

The Steele Farm Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss property maintenance and administrative requests. Key topics include a Phase II application to the Community Preservation Committee and insurance issues regarding the farmhouse.

• Phase II application to Community Preservation Committee
• Farmhouse insurance issues
• Request for a wedding at Steele Farm
• Driveway and parking area improvements
• Purchase of 50 Christmas tree seedlings (3-4 ft.)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet virtually to review a presentation and discuss a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) submission from Context Architecture. The discussion focuses on space needs and building options for Public Safety.

• Presentation and discussion of Context Architecture RFQ submission regarding Public Safety space needs and building options

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review final articles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting to write recommendations. The committee will also discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint filed against them on September 20, 2022.

• Possible Reserve Fund Transfer for new Town Administrator salary
• Discussion of Planning Board Bylaw changes and property tax revenue
• Review of EDC warrant article
• Review of Liberty Fields article
• Open Meeting Law complaint discussion and response delegation

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet virtually to discuss several agenda items. The session includes reviews of Liberty Field, revolving funds, and the Community Service Team Advisory Group.

• Liberty Field
• Revolving Funds
• Community Service Team Advisory Group

Select Board

The Select Board will meet via Zoom to conduct an executive session. The closed discussion includes investigating potential criminal misconduct, discussing collective bargaining strategy for Dispatch, DPW, Fire, and Police, and negotiating with the Town Administrator.

• Investigation of charges of criminal misconduct
• Collective bargaining strategy for Dispatch, DPW, Fire, and Police
• Negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to take action on the appointment and contract of the Town Administrator. The board also plans to discuss Wetherbee/Steele Farmhouse funds and a Finance Committee appointment.

• Ratification of Michael C. Johns as Town Administrator with a $37,500 reserve fund transfer
• Amendment to apply for $310,000 in FY '24 funding for the 1784 Levi Wetherbee/Steele Farmhouse exterior
• Appointment of Priya Sundaram to the Boxborough Building Committee
• Discussion regarding the FTM Warrant

Steele Farm Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and discuss several property maintenance items. Discussion topics include a Community Preservation Committee application, farmhouse insurance, and various site improvements.

• Phase II application to Community Preservation Committee
• Farmhouse and insurance issue
• Request for wedding at Steele Farm
• Driveway and parking area improvement
• Purchase of 50 Xmas tree seedlings

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the FY24 budget, an accounting staffing plan, and articles for a Special Town Meeting. The body will also consider a vote to delegate responses to Open Meeting Law complaints.

• Review and possible vote on Special Town Meeting articles
• Discussion of Finance Department/Accountant staffing plan and FY24 budget
• Reserve Fund Transfer (RFT) starting at $150,000
• Vote to delegate response to Open Meeting Law complaints dated 8/29/22 through 9/9/22
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining negotiations for BPFFA, MassCOPS, and UPSE

Finance Committee

The agenda is procedural boilerplate. It notes a possible quorum of the Finance Committee at the Planning Board meeting.

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to potentially appoint a new Town Administrator and discuss the draft warrant for the November 15 Fall Town Meeting. The board will also review water supply, community notifications, and insurance requirements.

• Possible appointment of a Town Administrator finalist
• Draft Fall Town Meeting warrant including 11 staff-proposed articles
• Proposed $325,000 from free cash for Liberty Fields redevelopment
• Proposed $30,000 for assessing services and software
• Proposed $57,500 for MS-4 permitting, police storage, and Water Resources Committee

Select Board

The Select Board is conducting interviews with finalists Clancy Main and Gregory Johnson. The board will discuss and potentially appoint a finalist as the next Town Administrator, subject to contract negotiations and background checks.

• Interview with Candidate C: Clancy Main
• Interview with Candidate D: Gregory Johnson
• Possible appointment of a Town Administrator finalist
• Executive session for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss winter programs and the status of the running club. The body will also review field use fees and provide updates on the FY 23 budget.

• Liberty Field
• Running Club
• Winter Programs
• Field Use Fees
• FY 23 Budget Updates

Select Board

The Select Board will decide on a contract for the fiscal year 2024 revaluation project and address accounting staffing. The board is also reviewing charter revisions for the Boxborough Building Committee and Water Resources Committee.

• Award of revaluation contract to Patriot Properties, Inc. for $38,000
• Appointment of Kelli Pontbriand to half-time Accountant position
• Proposed creation of an additional half-time support position for accounting
• Revision of the Boxborough Building Committee charter
• Revision of the Water Resources Committee charter

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to conduct interviews for the position of Town Administrator. The session includes a general discussion on the process and scheduled interviews with two candidates.

• Interview with Candidate A: Johnson Johns
• Interview with Candidate B: Sobalvarro

Recreation Commission

The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. The meeting is scheduled to take place via Zoom.

Steele Farm Committee

The committee will review previous meeting minutes and discuss various property maintenance items. Discussion topics include Phase II status, icehouse painting, tree care, and driveway improvements.

• Phase II status and insurance issue
• Request for a wedding at Steele Farm
• Painting of the Icehouse
• Watering of Maple trees
• Purchase of 50 Xmas tree seedlings

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss two Open Meeting Law complaints filed by Steven Ballard. The committee is also considering a potential $29,400 Reserve Fund Transfer for DPW MS4 permitting compliance.

• Discussion of two Open Meeting Law complaints filed August 17, 2022
• Potential $29,400 Reserve Fund Transfer (RFT) for DPW MS4 permitting compliance
• Review and approval of June 8, 2022 executive session meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting in Executive Session to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health of an individual, or the discipline, dismissal, or complaints regarding a public officer or employee.

• Executive Session per MGL Ch. 30A §21 (a) (1) regarding personnel matters

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several administrative actions including a car seat grant and the resignation of a Finance Committee representative. The board is also discussing potential Fall Town Meeting dates and a petition regarding zoning by-law amendments.

• Acceptance of $1,192.90 Car Seat Grant
• Proposed Fall Town Meeting week of November 13, 2022
• Planning Board petition regarding Zoning By-Law Amendments
• Adoption of the Field Use Policy
• Resignation of M. Neyland from BBC as FinCom Representative

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the final post-Town Meeting budget and FY22 year-end transfers. The body will also vote on delegating an OML complaint response and enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategies.

• Vote to delegate OML complaint response to ITA or their designee
• Discussion of FY22 Budget year-end transfers
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining for BPFFA Local 4601, MassCOPS Local 200, MassCOPS Local 200A, and UPSE Local 424M
• Review of RFT tracker with an item starting at $150,000
• Discussion of possible fall Special Town Meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is holding a public meeting via Zoom. The agenda contains only procedural information regarding the meeting time and location.

Select Board

The Select Board is holding a workshop to determine if a Fall Town Meeting is necessary to address funding gaps and zoning bylaws. The board will also discuss goal setting to begin the FY24 budget compilation process.

• Discussion on funding needs including TA salary gap, Steel Far roof, postage, and software upcharges
• Discussion on zoning by-law items
• FY24 goal setting and budget resource planning
• Update on Staff & Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss several recreational topics during its August 9 meeting. Discussion items include playground updates, field use, and upcoming fall programs.

• Flerra Summer Playground
• Liberty Field
• Field Use Fees
• Fall Programming

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss matters regarding Flerra Summer Playground and Liberty Field. The meeting also includes a discussion on Fall Programming.

• Flerra Summer Playground
• Liberty Field
• Fall Programming

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss a potential code of conduct policy for elected and appointed officials. The board is also taking action on a representative appointment for the Community Preservation Committee.

• Appointment of Elizabeth Markiewicz to the Community Preservation Committee
• Discussion of a potential Code of Conduct Policy for Appointed and Elected Officials
• Executive session to investigate charges of criminal misconduct or consider filing criminal complaints

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to take action regarding FY’22 statutory budget transfers. The agenda notes it is yet to be determined if any transfers need to be presented.

• Action on FY’22 Statutory Budget Transfer(s)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing Requests for Tracing (RFT) regarding electric and gas services for the Library. The committee will also review the RFT tracker for fiscal year 2023.

• Library electric and gas RFTs
• FY2023 RFT tracker starting at $150,000

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the June 8, 2022 minutes. The meeting includes discussion of requests for library electric and gas services and the FY2023 RFT tracker.

• RFTs for Library electric and gas
• RFT tracker FY2023 starting at $150,000

Select Board

The Select Board and Finance Committee are holding a joint meeting to discuss budget matters. The board will consider taking action on statutory budget transfers for fiscal year 2022.

• Action regarding FY ’22 Statutory Budget Transfer(s)

Steele Farm Committee

The committee will review the status of the budget, icehouse painting, and driveway improvements. Discussion includes results from a Select Board meeting and a volunteer morning.

• Status of Budget
• Update of Driveway & Parking area improvement
• Purchase of 50 Xmas tree seedlings
• Status of painting the Icehouse
• Status of two new Sugar Maples

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several actions including a memorandum of agreement regarding Sargent Road property and funding for the Wetherbee/Steele Farmhouse. The agenda also includes discussions on remote meeting extensions, sustainability committee size, and water quality concerns in Western Boxborough.

• Memorandum of Agreement between Town and SVT regarding 21.35 acres at 95 and 105 Sargent Road
• Request for $285,000 in FY'24 funding for the stabilization of the 1784 Levi Wetherbee/Steele Farmhouse
• Reduction of the Sustainability Committee from 8 to 7 members
• Extension of remote meeting authorization through December 31, 2023
• Inquiry into water quality issues at I-495 via the Littleton Water Department

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting via Zoom to conduct an Executive Session. The board will vote to adjourn to a private session and will not reconvene in open session except to adjourn.

• Investigation of charges of criminal misconduct or filing of criminal complaints
• Discussion of collective bargaining or litigation strategy regarding Police

Select Board

The Select Board will review several annual appointments for various town positions. These include police officers, a Chief Records Access Officer, Council on Aging Coordinator, and recreation staff.

• Annual Police Appointments (Sergeants, Patrol Officers, and Special Police Officers)
• Chief Records Access Officer appointment
• Council on Aging Coordinator appointment
• Recreation Appointments for TKD and Summer Playground

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet virtually to discuss Liberty Field. The agenda contains no other specific business items for discussion.

• Liberty Field discussion

Finance Committee

The Boxborough Finance Committee will discuss the final version of the post-Town Meeting budget and accountant updates. The committee is reviewing a series of requests for transfers (RFTs) for various town departments and projects.

• Review of RFTs including $39,820 for Accountant Consultant & Training
• Review of RFTs including $26,000 and $3,500 for Hager Well
• Review of RFTs including $6,700 for HVAC at museum
• Review of RFTs including $6,000 for Library
• Review of RFTs including $4,755 for Fire Department Waste pipe

Select Board

The Select Board is reviewing water quality concerns affecting western Boxborough residents and discussing a new Field Use Permit Policy. Other discussion items include budget transfers, VokeTech composition, and an executive session regarding personnel negotiations.

• Water quality presentation regarding the 495 Interchange area
• Discussion of Proposed Field Use Policy
• Discussion regarding VokeTech charge and composition
• Action on FY'22 Statutory Budget Transfers
• Executive Session for nonunion personnel negotiations

Select Board

The agenda is primarily procedural boilerplate for a virtual meeting. It notes that a quorum of the Water Resources Committee may be present during the Select Board meeting.

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding the right of first refusal for 21.35 acres at 95 and 105 Sargent Road. The board is considering assigning this right to the Sudbury Valley Trustees and applying for a $400,000 state grant to finance the acquisition.

• Public hearing on assigning right of first refusal for 21.35 acres at 95 and 105 Sargent Road to Sudbury Valley Trustees
• Proposed $400,000 grant application to the MA Local Acquisition for Natural Diversity Program
• Intermunicipal Agreement for Animal Control Services with Littleton and Stow
• Intermunicipal Agreement for Veterans' services with Acton
• Action on FY'22 Statutory Budget Transfers

Select Board

The Select Board will consider exercising a First Refusal Option to purchase two tracts of land totaling 21.35 acres on Sargent Road. The board may also consider assigning this option to a nonprofit conservation organization or other authorized entity.

• Public hearing regarding acquisition of 21.35 acres on Sargent Road (Lot 11-005-000 and Lot 11-003-000)
• Consideration of First Refusal Option following owner's intent to sell for residential development

Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss the Flerra Summer Playground orientation and general discussion. The meeting also includes updates regarding Liberty Field.

• Flerra Summer Playground Orientation
• Flerra Summer Playground Discussion
• Liberty Field Updates
• Approval of April meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss and vote on the confirmation and contracts for several town positions. The meeting includes an executive session to conduct strategy and negotiations for these roles.

• Confirmation and contract for Interim Police Chief
• Confirmation and contract for Assessor
• Confirmation and contract for Building Inspector/CEO
• Confirmation and contract for Interim Town Administrator

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss end-of-year transfers and a financial audit. The body will also review the final version of the budget following the Town Meeting and discuss committee bylaws.

• Review of RFT tracker including $6,700 for HVAC at museum
• Review of RFT tracker including $39,820 for Accountant Consultant & Training
• Review of RFT tracker including $26,000 and $3,500 for Hager Well
• Discussion of financial audit legal opinion and costs
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining for Dispatch, DPW, Fire, and Police

Steele Farm Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the strategy and timeline for Phase II (outside envelope) of the Steele Farm project. Members will also review the status of site maintenance and infrastructure updates.

• Phase II (outside envelope) strategy and timeline
• Status of painting the Icehouse
• Status of driveway and parking area improvement
• Use of the old well
• Review of funds in Town Accounts

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss personnel appointments, budget transfers, and the appointment of a project manager for a LAND Grant. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss contract negotiations and criminal misconduct investigations.

• Appointment of Lee Slade to the Personnel Board
• Resignation of Songbawera Issah from the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee
• Approval of FY’22 Statutory Budget Transfer(s)
• Designation of Rebecca Harris as Project Manager for the LAND Grant
• Approval of the charge and composition for the Town Administrator Screening Panel

Select Board

The Select Board will consider authorizing statutory budget transfers to fund the Interim Town Treasurer/Collector. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the FY'23 meeting calendar, liaison roles, and the charge for the Town Administrator screening panel.

• Authorization of $62,500 in statutory budget transfers to fund the Interim Town Treasurer/Collector
• Presentation and discussion of the Town Administrator Search & Screening Panel Charge
• Discussion regarding the FY'23 meeting calendar and holiday collisions
• Discussion regarding the purpose and role of Board Liaisons
• Discussion regarding General Operating Policies

Steele Farm Committee

The committee will review farm maintenance status and discuss Phase II strategy and timeline. Discussion topics include site improvements to the driveway, parking area, icehouse, and well collar.

• Phase II strategy and timeline discussion
• Status of painting the Icehouse
• Improvements to driveway and parking area
• Request for Boy Scout Troop use of Farm on June 16
• Report on farm maintenance to DPW Director Ed Kukkula

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review updates on payroll issues, past due bills, and unpaid employee benefits. The body will also discuss a petition for an accountant and the post-Town Meeting budget.

• Review of financial problems including payroll, past due bills, and employee benefits
• Discussion of Version 12 of the budget post Town Meeting
• RFTs for T/C consulting and a complete Financial Audit of the Town
• Petition for an Accountant
• Hotel Abatement

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to reorganize leadership roles and review several administrative actions. Key items include appointing members to the Town Administrator Screening Panel and authorizing a grant for food composting containers.

• Board Re-Organization for Chair and Clerk positions
• Authorization of Thida Long as a bank account signer
• Appointments for the Town Administrator Screening Panel
• Acceptance of Heather Whitney's resignation from the Recreation Commission
• Use of MA DEP Sustainable Recovery Program Grant for food composting containers

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing the budget, warrant, and RFT tracker. The meeting includes a review of various requests for funds including museum HVAC and department maintenance.

• HVAC at museum: $6,700
• Acc 't Consultant & Training: $39,820
• T/C Consulting: $5,000
• Hager Well: three separate entries totaling $31,100
• Fire Department Waste pipe: $4,755

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the May 3, 2022 minutes and discuss upcoming Town Meeting matters. The meeting includes a review of the RFT tracker involving various departmental expenses.

• $6,700 for HVAC at museum
• $39,820 for Acc 't Consultant & Training
• $5,000 for T/C Consulting
• $26,000 and $3,500 for Hager Well
• $4,755 for Fire Department Waste pipe

Select Board

The Select Board will review ATM warrant recommendations regarding Article 5 and the budget. The Board will also consider a motion to move a Water Resource Committee presentation from May 30th to June 30th.

• Reviewing ATM Warrant Recommendations RE: Article 5/Budget
• Action on moving Water Resource Committee presentation date

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will discuss updates regarding the Flerra Summer Playground. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and new business.

• Flerra Summer Playground updates

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss updates on past due bills, unpaid employee benefits, and tax bills. The body will also consider transferring money for a complete financial audit and determine pro/con recommendations for Town Meeting articles.

• Discussion of transferring funds for a complete Financial Audit of the Town
• Review of financial problems including past due bills and unpaid employee benefits
• REVOTE regarding Minuteman, Assabet, and Nashoba
• Discussion of Article 5 motion for Town Meeting
• Review of RFT tracker items including HVAC at museum ($6,700) and Hager Well ($26,000, $3,500, and $1,600)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to take action on a general obligation bond and the recruitment of an interim police chief. The board will also discuss a screening panel for a municipal management professional.

• Award of $2,415,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2022 Bonds
• Recruitment of Interim Police Chief
• Town Administrator Screening Panel for Municipal Management Professional

Steele Farm Committee

The Steele Farm Advisory Committee is meeting to review estimated costs for Phase II preservation of the farmhouse. The body will also discuss maintenance and infrastructure projects including the icehouse and driveway.

• Estimated costs of Phase II preservation of farmhouse
• Painting the icehouse
• Water quality determination of old well
• Driveway improvements
• Annual Town Meeting and Warrant

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the FY23 budget, including a vote on department head budget cuts. The committee will also discuss financial problems involving past due bills, unpaid employee benefits, and tax bills.

• Vote on Department Head budget cuts
• Discussion of past due bills, unpaid employee benefits, and tax bills
• Review of RFT tracker items including HVAC at museum ($6,700) and Police Dept Building & Grounds ($7,915)
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining negotiations with BPFFA, MassCOPS, and UPSE

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the selection of a search firm for the Town Administrator and vote on contracts for the Town Planner, Treasurer/Collector, and Fire Chief. The meeting includes an executive session regarding personnel and collective bargaining negotiations.

• Review and selection of Town Administrator search firm (proposals from Community Paradigm Associates, Groux-White Associates, and GovHR)
• Confirmation of appointments and contracts for Treasurer/Collector, Town Planner, and Fire Chief
• 1-day liquor license for Golden service at Sargent Memorial Library
• Acceptance of Taylor Farm land donation
• Water quality issues at 495 interchange

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing the FY23 budget, including department head budget cuts. The committee will also discuss financial problems regarding past due bills, employee benefits, and tax bills.

• Review of FY23 Budget and department head budget cuts
• Discussion of financial problems including past due bills and unpaid employee benefits
• RFT updates for DPW and Police
• HVAC at museum: $6,700
• Fire Department Waste pipe: $4,755

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission is meeting to discuss land presentation for Sargent Rd and a new commission hire. The body will also review the Springfest recap and Flerra Summer Playground.

• Sargent Rd Land Presentation
• New Rec Comm Hire
• Springfest Recap
• Flerra Summer Playground
• Approval of February and March meeting minutes

Steele Farm Committee

The Steele Farm Advisory Committee will meet to examine the old farm well. The committee also intends to discuss other maintenance issues with the DPW Director.

• Examination of old farm well
• Discussion of maintenance issues with DPW Director

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review reserve fund transfers for the Police Department and DPW. The committee is also discussing potential budget reductions for department heads regarding the FY23 budget.

• Reserve Fund Transfers for Police Department and DPW
• HVAC at museum: $6,700
• Fire Department Waste pipe: $4,755
• Library: $6,000
• Executive Session regarding collective bargaining negotiations

Select Board

The Select Board met to discuss upcoming Town Meeting warrant articles, including water resource appraisals and a gift of land on Summer Road. The Board also addressed the useful life of specific municipal equipment and updates regarding Sargent Road.

• Determine maximum useful life for Fire Pumper Truck ($800,000) and 6-Wheel Dump Truck ($230,000)
• Vote to accept the Taylor Farm Parcel donation
• Appointment of Christopher Hydak to the Steele Farm Advisory Committee
• Acceptance of Sarah Murphy's resignation from the Agricultural Commission and Steele Farm Advisory Committee
• Discussion of a warrant article regarding sprinkler systems in boarding houses/lodges

Select Board

The Select Board will review and vote on warrant articles and unwritten recommendations for the upcoming Town Meeting. The meeting also includes staff introductions and reports from the Select Board and Town Administrator.

• Review and vote on Town Meeting warrant articles
• Designate unwritten recommendations for Town Meeting

Steele Farm Committee

The committee will discuss various preservation and maintenance tasks for the Steele Farm property. Topics include trail status, water quality testing, and driveway improvements.

• Status of New Pine Woods Trail
• Opening the old well and determining water quality
• Improvements to driveway and TTOR input
• Preservation of Farmhouse
• Restoring apple trees

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing the FY23 budget, including debt, employee benefits, and county retirement assessments. The committee will also discuss ATM warrant articles and potential reserve fund transfers.

• Reserve Fund Transfer: $6,700 for HVAC at museum
• Reserve Fund Transfer: $39,820 for Acc ’t Consultant & Training
• Reserve Fund Transfer: $5,000 for T/C Consulting
• Reserve Fund Transfer: $26,000 for Hager Well
• Reserve Fund Transfer: $3,500 for Hager Well

Select Board

The Select Board will review proposed changes to the Personnel Administration Plan and prepare warrant articles for Town Meeting. Additionally, the board will consider one-day liquor license approvals for several entities for the Springfest event.

• One-day liquor license: Boxborough Regency (April 3, 2022)
• One-day liquor license: True West Brewing Company, LLC (April 3, 2022)
• One-day liquor license: Pony Shack Cider (April 3, 2022)
• Review of final proposed changes to Personnel Plan
• Review and vote on Town Meeting warrant articles

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing remaining FY23 budgets, including debt and employee benefits. The body will discuss funding sources for warrant articles and receive a report on the Sargent Rd property.

• Discussion of Sargent Rd property with Lisa St. Amand, BCT
• Review of FY23 budgets for Debt, Debt Interest, Employee Benefits, and County Retirement Assessment
• Recommendations for Annual Town Meeting (ATM) warrant articles
• Reserve Fund Transfers including $6,700 for museum HVAC and $39,820 for Accountant Consultant & Training
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy for BPFFA, MassCOPS, and UPSE

Select Board

The Select Board and Finance Committee are scheduled to meet regarding funding sources and warrant articles. The meeting is a hybrid event held at Boxborough Town Hall and via Zoom.

• Discussion of Funding Sources
• Discussion of Warrant Articles

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss several ARPA fund requests, including a request from the Acton Boxborough School District to increase funding from $375k to approximately $725k. The board will also vote on a Personnel Board appointment and various local permits and grants.

• Proposed increase of ARPA funds for Acton Boxborough School District by $350k
• Appointment of Tracey Sierra to the Personnel Board through June 30, 2022
• Two Fire Department grants: $3,675.00 for S.A.F.E. and $2,550.00 for Senior Safe Grant
• Liquor and common victualler license for Boxborough District Minutemen Company for June 18, 2022
• Acceptance of gift of 50 Taylor Farm Road from Glen Kaufmann, Meridian Homes, Inc.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing the FY23 budget, including debt, interest, and employee benefits. The committee is also discussing upcoming ATM warrant articles and a potential joint meeting with the Select Board.

• Reserve Fund Transfer for Library: $8,500
• HVAC at museum: $6,700
• Hager Well transfers: $26,000 and $3,500
• Review of FY23 budgets including Debt, Interest, Employee Benefits, and County Retirement Assessment
• Discussion of ATM Warrant Articles and recommendations

Select Board

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate and remote participation instructions. No specific substantive items for decision or discussion are listed.

Select Board

The Select Board is voting to direct the Town Administrator to send a response regarding a Chapter 61 Notice of Intent to sell property at 95 & 105 Sargent Road. The Town's response identifies deficiencies in the notice, specifically regarding whether the purchase and sale agreement constitutes a bona fide offer.

• Vote on Chapter 61 Notice of Intent to sell Campbell Trust Property at 95 & 105 Sargent Road
• Review of a $1.25 million purchase and sale agreement for the Sargent Road property

Finance Committee

The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing the FY23 budget, including debt, interest, and employee benefits. The meeting includes a discussion on upcoming warrant articles and potential joint meetings with the Select Board and Planning Board.

• Reserve Fund Transfers including $6,700 for HVAC at museum
• Review of FY23 Budget items: Debt, Debt Interest, Employee Benefits, and County Retirement Assessment
• Discussion regarding ATM Warrant Articles and recommendations
• Executive Session regarding Fire Chief negotiations and collective bargaining strategy

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and Annual Town Meeting warrant articles. The board is also considering appointments and a fee waiver for youth soccer.

• Appointment of Janet Keating-Connolly as Associate Planning Board Member through June 30, 2024
• Vote to waive spring 2022 field user fees for Acton Boxborough Youth Soccer
• Discussion and action regarding the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget
• Executive session regarding negotiations with nonunion personnel and collective bargaining
• Action regarding Town Administrator recruitment and Sargent Road update

Steele Farm Committee

The Steele Farm Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the status of the New Pine Woods Trail and the preservation of the farmhouse. The body will also review maintenance assistance from the DPW and the restoration of apple trees.

• Restoring apple trees with a cost of up to $400
• DPW assistance for maintaining trails, farmlands, and purchasing Christmas trees
• Status of New Pine Woods Trail
• Preservation of Farmhouse
• Opening well and determining water quality

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss various topics and issues. The agenda includes the approval of payroll and payable warrants.

• Approval of payroll and payable warrants

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting regarding a Special Town Meeting. Details of the specific items to be voted on are contained in the town warrant.

• Special Town Meeting (see warrant)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing the FY23 budget, including school district votes for ABRSD, Minuteman, Assabet, and Nashoba. The meeting also includes discussions on technology, budget policy, and ATM warrant articles.

• Reserve Fund Transfers including $6,700 for HVAC at museum
• ABRSD, Minuteman, Assabet, and Nashoba budget reviews
• ATM warrant articles and recommendations
• Budget policy review

Select Board

Members of the Select Board, Finance Committee, Library Board, Planning Board, and AB School Committee are meeting to share updates. The discussion includes school building projects, budget calendars, and zoning bylaws.

• AB Regional School Committee and School Building Project Committee updates
• Sargent Rd Ch. 61 Property update
• Zoning Bylaws and MBTA Housing updates from the Planning Board
• Budget updates for FY’22 and FY’23
• Special Town Meeting discussion

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on the appointment of Kelli Pontbriand as Interim Town Accountant and the acceptance of two state grants. Members will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2023 budget and proposals for the Annual Town Meeting warrant.

• Grant of $12,626.39 for Boxborough Fire Department safety equipment
• Grant of $750.00 for DPW Sustainable Recovery Program
• Appointment of Kelli Pontbriand as Interim Town Accountant
• Chapter 61 Right of First Refusal for 95-105 Sargent Road
• Personnel Board recommendation for 1.9% COLA and Steps for FY 2023

Select Board

The Acton-Boxborough Regional School Committee will discuss the FY22 Q2 financial update and the FY23 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget. The committee will also review draft procedures for a new social media policy.

• FY22 Q2 Financial Update
• FY23 Superintendent’s Recommended Budget #2A
• Draft social media procedures (File: IJNDD-R)
• Approval of meeting minutes from 1/13/22 and 1/27/22

Steele Farm Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the FY 2022 Budget and Capital plan and the status of an ARPA application. Members will also review trail maintenance and the restoration of apple trees.

• FY 2022 Budget and Capital plan
• ARPA application status
• DPW assistance for trails, farmlands, and Christmas tree purchases
• New Pine Woods Trail coordination with Conservation Commission
• Opening a well and determining water quality

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed amendments to the General Bylaw for Construction and Post-Construction Stormwater. The board is also deciding on a Special Town Meeting warrant for February 28, 2022, and a town staffing plan.

• Public hearing on Construction and Post-Construction Stormwater General Bylaw amendments
• Vote to approve the February 28, 2022 Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Appointment of Keith Lyons and Bill Litant to the Personnel Board
• One-day liquor license and fee waiver for True West Brewery for Winterfest
• Authorization for Tax Collector/Treasurer Cynthia Petrillo as a signer on town bank accounts

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a public hearing to consider amendments to the Boxborough Construction and Post-Construction Stormwater Bylaw. The proposed changes aim to establish minimum stormwater management requirements to protect public infrastructure and water resources.

• Public hearing on Construction and Post-Construction Stormwater Bylaw amendments
• Proposed establishment of the Planning Board as the legal authority for bylaw compliance
• Proposed requirements for Stormwater Management Permits for land disturbances of 1 acre or more

Steele Farm Committee

The committee is meeting to review the FY 2022 Budget and Capital plan. Discussions will include the status of an ARPA application and trail maintenance assistance from the DPW.

• FY 2022 Budget and Capital plan
• ARPA application status
• DPW assistance for trails, farmlands, and Christmas tree purchasing
• New Pine Woods Trail coordination with Conservation Commission
• Opening a well and determining water quality

Steele Farm Committee

The Steele Farm Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the trails at Steele Farm. This discussion is scheduled to take place during the Conservation Commission meeting.

• Discussion of trails at Steele Farm

Select Board

The Select Board will meet via Zoom to discuss various town business, including personnel recruitment and grant proposals. Key actions include voting to call a Special Town Meeting for February 28, 2022, and an Annual/Special Town Meeting for May 9, 2022.

• Vote to call a Special Town Meeting on February 28, 2022
• Vote to call a Special/Annual Town Meeting on May 9, 2022
• Grant proposal presentation by Chief Fillebrown
• Discussion regarding APRA Program Structure 'Lost Revenue'
• Authorization of a voting delegate for MMA and MIIA annual meetings