Clinton public meetings in 2022

Conservation Commission

The Commission issued an Order of Resource Area Delineation for 23 Coyne Street. Other matters regarding driveway expansion and enforcement orders were continued to future meetings due to lack of a quorum or pending information.

• Issued ORAD as revised for 23 Coyne Street (3-0)
• Closed hearing for 23 Coyne Street (3-0)
• Extended Enforcement Order response deadline for 4 Craig Drive to January meeting
• Continued discussion on Enforcement Order for 222 Grove Street to next meeting
• Deferred action on 265-267 Grove Street RDA due to lack of quorum

Council on Aging

The Board approved the creation of a $250.00 petty cash fund for Grady’s Groceries and voted to amend the Center's gift policy. Members also voted to create a sub-committee to evaluate future needs of the Center. A proposed letter to the Friends was withheld for two months.

• Approved November meeting minutes
• Approved the warrant
• Voted to create a sub-committee to evaluate future needs of the Center
• Approved $250.00 petty cash fund for Grady’s Groceries
• Approved amendment to the gift policy
• Voted to withhold letter to the Friends and redress in two months

Select Board

The Select Board approved a $20,000 town contribution to partner with Mass Development for a site assessment of 172 Sterling Street. The board also renewed various 2023 business licenses and approved a retiree COLA increase. Additionally, a parking lot lease agreement for WHEAT Community Connections was approved.

• Appointed Phil Duffy as Environmental Certifying Officer (Unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 town contribution for 172 Sterling Street site evaluation with Mass Development (Unanimous)
• Approved 2023 Liquor, Common Victualler, Class III, Garage, Amusement Device, Entertainment, and Jukebox license renewals (Unanimous)
• Denied 2023 Class II license renewal for 546/556 Main Street due to OSHA non-compliance (Unanimous)
• Approved Oxford House Limited Partnership parking lot lease agreement (Unanimous)
• Ratified 2021-2022 Communications Dispatch contract (Unanimous)
• Approved increase of FY 2023 retiree COLA from 3% to 5% (Unanimous)
• Tabled Gifts and Donations Town Policy discussion (Unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board established the FY23 tax rate shift after considering various proposals. The board also approved a Host Community Agreement for a cannabis business and granted a curb cut request for a downtown development project.

• Set FY23 tax rate shift at 1.50% (3-2)
• Approved Beer & Wine license transfer for 69 Sterling Street (unanimous)
• Approved Host Community Agreement with Eudaimonia Health LLC (4-1)
• Approved curb cut request for 151 High Street (unanimous)
• Approved Water/Sewer/Trash abatements of $406.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Fallon Auditorium use for CHS Cheerleaders (unanimous)
• Approved private party use of Fallon Auditorium and one-day liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of municipal building electricity supplier contract (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Board voted to send a letter to Bob Gibbons concerning a lack of support from the Friends. The Center received a livery grant for medical transportation and announced the construction of raised garden beds by Growing Places.

• Approved October meeting minutes
• Approved sending letter regarding Friends lack of support to Bob Gibbons

Select Board

The Select Board approved applying for an $11 million FEMA grant for Counterpane Brook drainage repairs, requiring a 10% town match. The board also approved FY 2023 goals and several municipal appointments. A contentious 3-2 vote resulted in the decision to remove a member from the Personnel Board.

• Approved FEMA grant application for $11M Counterpane Brook drainage repairs (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2023 Town Administrator goals (unanimous)
• Approved $500 petty cash for Holiday Pops Committee (unanimous)
• Approved one-day beer and wine permit for Holiday Pops Concert on Dec 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Voted 3-2 to vacate the Personnel Board seat held by Mary Rose and send a removal letter
• Appointed Deborah Goodsell to Historical Commission (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rebecca Longvall and David Crowell to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Adopted Light Up Town Hall entry use policy (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Commission continued the ANRAD for 23 Coyne Street to December 21, 2022, following public comment. The board also reviewed enforcement orders for properties on Grove Street and Henry Street, with both requiring site visits. The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee provided updates on land management and invasive species control.

• Continued ANRAD for 23 Coyne Street to December 21, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved most recent bills submitted for Rauscher Farm (unanimous)
• Required site visit and restoration plan for enforcement order at 222 Grove Street
• Required site visit and erosion control for enforcement order at 42 Henry Street

Select Board

The Select Board approved a liquor license transfer for Wachusett Bottled Liquors and appointed Christine Purple as the Human Resource Manager. The board also approved temporary event banners for 329 High Street and accepted the dissolution of the Olde Home Day Committee.

• Approved liquor license transfer for 665-671 Main Street to Ram Dut, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Christine Purple as Human Resource Manager (unanimous)
• Approved banner requests for 329 High Street for Nov 12 and Dec 10 events (unanimous)
• Approved September 20 and 21, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Tabled FY2023 Town Administrator Goals & Objectives
• Tabled High Street Tour, ALS/Paramedic Initiative, St. John’s Gym Lease, CCTV Coverage, and Council on Aging appointments

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The subcommittee is meeting to discuss the management of Rauscher Farm, including land maintenance and budget expenditures. Members will review updates on pollinator meadows, invasive species control, and access paths. The meeting also covers camping policies and usage violations.

• FY 2023 Budget approved expenditures
• Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond update
• Rauscher Farm camping policies update
• Invasive species control via Loosestrife Biocontrol
• Rauscher Farm Pollinator Meadow update

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee is meeting to review proposed expenditures for the FY 2023 budget. The body will also discuss updates to land management, including pollinator meadows and invasive species control.

• FY 2023 Budget: Proposed Expenditures
• Rauscher Farm Pollinator Meadow update and proposed timeline
• Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond update
• Invasive Species Control: Loosestrife Biocontrol Update
• Policies regarding RF Camping

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee will review updates on adaptive land management, pollinator meadows, and invasive species control. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the FY 2023 budget and upcoming 2022 programs.

• FY 2023 Budget discussion
• Adaptive Land Management update including mowing and trails maintenance
• Rauscher Farm Pollinator Meadow update
• Invasive Species Control: Loosestrife Biocontrol update
• Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond update

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The subcommittee will review the FY 2022 budget and plan for FY 2023. Discussion topics include land management updates, pollinator meadows, and invasive species control. The meeting also includes updates on a universal access path to Clamshell Pond.

• FY 2022 Budget review and FY 2023 planning
• Land Management Plan update
• Rauscher Farm Pollinator Meadow update
• Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond update
• Invasive Species Control: Loosestrife Biocontrol Update

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The subcommittee is reviewing the FY 2022 budget and planning for FY 2023. Discussion items include land management plans, invasive species control, and upcoming community programs.

• FY 2022 Budget review and FY 2023 planning
• Land Management Plan update
• Invasive Species Control: Loosestrife Containment Update
• Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond update
• WPI IQP program 2022-2023 update

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The subcommittee is reviewing updates on grassland management, pollinator meadows, and invasive species control. Members are also discussing budget planning for FY 2023 and preparing a Notice of Intent for the Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond.

• FY 2022 Budget update and FY 2023 planning
• Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond NOI preparation
• Invasive Species Control: Loosestrife update
• Drone Use and RF Usage Violations policies
• Upcoming 2022 programs including Living with Coyotes and Springtime on Rauscher Farm

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The subcommittee is reviewing land management updates including grassland maintenance, invasive species control, and a woodland enhancement plan. The meeting also covers upcoming 2022 programs such as Earth Day and community volunteer days.

• Adaptive Land Management: Grassland, trails, and nature cams
• Rauscher Farm Native Pollination System update
• Rauscher Farm Woodland Enhancement Plan
• Invasive Species Control: Loosestrife update
• Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond: NOI preparation

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

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Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee is meeting to discuss land maintenance, budget planning, and environmental updates. The body will review plans for woodland enhancement and invasive species control.

• FY 2022 Budget Planning
• Adaptive Land Management: Grassland management, trails maintenance, and nature cams
• Rauscher Farm Woodland Enhancement Plan regarding climate change adaptive species
• Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond update
• Drone policies and usage violations