Clinton public meetings in 2025

Retirement Board

The Clinton Retirement Board will meet to review system investments, monthly accounting, and treasurer reconciliation. The board will also review meeting minutes and monthly correspondence.

• Review of CRS Investments
• Monthly Accounting and Treasurer Reconciliation
• Review of minutes
• Review of monthly correspondence

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a new all‑alcohol liquor restaurant license for Strand Entertainment, LLC (d/b/a The Strand Clinton) at 52‑72 High Street. A separate hearing will consider a commercial garage license for Eduardo Berton (d/b/a Berton Auto Body) at 1042 Main Street. The board will also discuss a late‑night closing request from Hometown Tavern for New Year’s Eve and Thursdays in 2026, and review the FY 2027 budget timeline and requirements.

• All‑alcohol liquor restaurant license hearing – 52‑72 High Street – Strand Entertainment, LLC d/b/a The Strand Clinton
• Commercial garage license hearing – 1042 Main Street – Eduardo Berton d/b/a Berton Auto Body
• Hometown Tavern late‑night closing request for New Year’s Eve and Thursdays in 2026
• Fiscal Year 2027 budget timeline and requirements
• Town Hall decorative light policy

The Select Board approved the minutes from the Dec. 3, 2025 meeting. It then approved a new all‑liquor license for Strand Entertainment (58 High St) and a commercial garage/repair license for Berton Auto Body (1042 Main St). The board also approved all 2026 license renewals (liquor, common victualler, Class II and III motor‑vehicle dealer, commercial garage, automatic amusement, live entertainment, jukebox) and authorized late‑night closures for New Year’s Eve and all Thursdays in 2026.

• Approved Dec. 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new all‑liquor license for Strand Entertainment at 58 High St (5‑0)
• Approved commercial garage/repair license for Berton Auto Body at 1042 Main St (4‑1)
• Approved 2026 liquor license renewals for listed establishments (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Common Victualler license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Class II Motor Vehicle Dealer license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Class III Motor Vehicle Dealer license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved late‑night closures for New Year’s Eve and all Thursdays in 2026 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to review committee reports and pending notices of intent. Two specific property requests are listed as pending additional information with no hearings scheduled. The commission will also review invoices and correspondence.

• Notice of Intent for 25 Bourne Street (Craig Silvio)
• Notice of Intent for 42 Henry Street (George Baberkov)
• National Grid invoice for $38.78
• MACC Membership invoice for $387.00
• Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee report

Library Board of Trustees

The Clinton Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve November minutes and review the status of the library building project, including town funding and communication updates. The board will also discuss the FY27 budget and the relationship with the project's OPM firm.

• Approval of November minutes
• Review of Building Project Timeline
• Review FY27 budget
• Town Funding of Building Project
• P3 Outreach Materials

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee School Building Sub-Committee will meet to discuss the Clinton Middle School project. The body will review invoices and commitments for approval and receive project updates.

• Approval of Clinton Middle School invoices and commitments
• LPA update
• FBI update
• DWMP update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the FY26 budget and the process for the FY27 budget. The body will also consider a Reserve Fund transfer for police and fire insurance.

• Reserve Fund Transfer for Police & Fire Insurance: $39,783.00
• FY26 Budget review
• FY27 Budget Process discussion

Fuller Field Commission

The Fuller Field Commission will meet to review and accept previous meeting minutes. The body will also receive updates regarding facilities, grounds, and parks and recreation.

• Facilities & Grounds Update
• Parks & Recreation Update

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee will provide updates on adaptive land management, climate‑resilient habitats, barn electricity, farmhouse usage, pollinator meadow, universal access path, and invasive‑species control. The meeting also outlines planned 2026 community programs such as native plant sowing, pollinator nursery events, and firefly and jellyfish activities. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda consists mainly of informational updates and program announcements.

• Adaptive Land Management: trails, conservation mow, equipment maintenance
• Land Management Climate Resiliency: wetlands, grasslands, woodlands update
• Electricity in the Barn: status update
• Invasive Species Control: loosestrife beetles planned for 2026
• 2026 Programs: Native Plant Winter Sow (Jan 24), Pollinator Nursery Garden (Aug), Story Walk (July‑Nov), Fireflies (June), Fresh Water Jellyfish (late Sep)

Parks & Recreation

The Clinton Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to review and accept previous meeting minutes and receive updates from the Facilities & Grounds and Parks & Recreation departments.

• Review and acceptance of previous meeting minutes
• Facilities & Grounds Update
• Parks & Recreation Update

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a lot line adjustment inquiry at 20 Schobert Street and consider potential relief from zoning bylaws regarding structure conversions. The meeting will also cover old business, including the approval of minutes and compliance issues.

• Lot line adjustment inquiry at 20 Schobert Street
• Potential relief from zoning bylaws for structure conversions
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Review of mail correspondence and invoices
• Discussion of ongoing projects and compliance issues

Housing Authority

The Clinton Housing Authority regular meeting will consider approval of the November 18, 2025 minutes, authorize payment of bills, and decide on awarding a 2026 rubbish collection contract. It will also review payment applications for a Federal Pacific fire alarm upgrade and for state‑aided housing insurance covering property, boiler, machinery and crime for the period 11/17/2025‑11/17/2026. The Executive Director will give a report and the public will have an opportunity for comment.

• Approval of Minutes — November 18, 2025
• Authorization of payment of bills
• Approval of Award of Rubbish Contract for 2026
• EOHLC – Approval of Application for Payment Number 20 for Federal Pacific and Fire Alarm Upgrade
• EOHLC – Approval of State Aided Housing Programs Insurance Payment for Property, Boiler & Machinery and Crime Insurance for Policy Period 11/17/2025‑11/17/2026

Finance Committee

The Clinton Finance Committee will review the minutes from the Board of Education Q3 2025 meeting, discuss the FY26 town budget, and outline the FY27 budget process. It will also consider a reserve fund transfer of $39,783.00 for police and fire insurance and address any reorganization matters.

• Review of minutes BEC Q3 2025
• FY26 Budget discussion
• FY27 Budget Process discussion
• Reserve Fund Transfer: Police & Fire Insurance $39,783.00
• Reorganization

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to review the FY27 budget timeline and the Special Education Stabilization Fund. The agenda also includes updates on the CMS Building Project and a report on FY25 end-of-year data.

• FY27 Budget timeline
• Special Education Stabilization Fund
• CMS Building Project updates
• FY25 End of Year Report
• Staffing updates

Personnel Board

The Clinton Personnel Board will discuss the status of current open positions and review the Department Sick Leave matter presented by Tom Bonci. The board will consider a revision and reclassification of the Assistant Town Administrator position description. It will also review draft revisions to the FY27 Personnel By‑Law in two parts covering administration.

• Status of open positions
• Department Sick Leave – Tom Bonci (Board of Health)
• Assistant Town Administrator position – description revision and reclassification
• FY27 Personnel By‑Law Review – Part 1: Administration edits
• FY27 Personnel By‑Law Review – Part 2: Administration draft revisions

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will meet to receive a project design update from Johnson Roberts Associates. The meeting includes a period for public comment on the design.

• Project design update presentation by Johnson Roberts Associates
• Public comment on project design

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to review the FY27 budget timeline and the Special Education Stabilization Fund. The agenda also includes updates on the CMS Building Project and a report on FY25 end-of-year figures.

• FY27 Budget timeline
• Special Education Stabilization Fund
• CMS Building Project topping-off ceremony
• FY25 End of Year Report

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will meet via Zoom on December 8, 2025. The agenda includes roll call, a review of progress and designs that will be presented at a public forum on December 9, and adjournment. No other actions or decisions are listed.

• Review progress and designs to be presented at public forum on 12/9

Annual Tree Lighting

The Clinton Parks & Recreation and Community & Economic Development Office are hosting the town's annual tree lighting. The event will take place on Friday, Dec 5, at Central Park, beginning at 6 PM with lighting and music. No decisions or votes are listed; the agenda simply announces the event.

• Annual Tree Lighting event scheduled for Dec 5, 6 PM at Central Park
• Hosted by Clinton Parks & Recreation and the Community & Economic Development Office

Law Committee

The Law Committee will review a complaint filed by James Evergates on November 3, 2025. The committee also plans to enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Review of Open Meeting Law Complaint filed by James Evergates
• Executive session regarding status and strategy in pending litigations

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Bigelow Library Board of Trustees regarding a vacancy appointment. The board will also conduct public hearings for vehicle and garage licenses and receive a project update from United Way.

• Construction contract award for Main Street Culvert Project to Aqua Line Utility, Inc. for $888,829
• Class II Vehicle Dealer License public hearing for 678 Main Street (Marianos Auto Sales LLC)
• Commercial Garage License public hearing for 185 Mechanic Street (Horizon Auto & Gas LLC)
• Bigelow Library Board of Trustees vacancy appointment for Justin Akremi
• Class II License Task Force recommendations

The Select Board approved a contract with Aqualine Utility, Inc. to complete the Main Street culvert project for $888,829. It also approved a Class II dealer license for Mariana’s Auto Sales, a commercial garage license for Horizon Auto and Gas, and the appointment of Justin Akremi to the Library Board. The board unanimously adopted the Class II licensing task‑force recommendations, including a $200 fee increase.

• Appointed Justin Akremi to fill Library Board vacancy until June 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Class II dealer license for Mariana’s Auto Sales – 9 vehicles, 6 employee parking spaces (4‑1)
• Approved commercial garage license for Horizon Auto and Gas (unanimous)
• Awarded Main Street Culvert contract to Aqualine Utility, Inc. for $888,829 (unanimous)
• Adopted Class II licensing task‑force recommendations, including $200 fee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Library Advocacy & Outreach Subcommittee

The Building Project Outreach Subcommittee is meeting to prepare for a public forum on December 9. The group will discuss addressing concerns regarding Chestnut St traffic and strategies to build an audience for the event.

• Planning for December 9 public forum at Town Hall
• Discussion of Chestnut St traffic concerns
• Outreach via postcards, flyers, and newspaper
• Promotion at Reindeer Run on December 6

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees and the Selectboard are holding a joint meeting. The body will discuss a potential candidate for the Board of Library Trustees.

• Discussion of potential candidate for Board of Library Trustees

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the previous meeting minutes, consider the FY26 budget and the FY27 budget process, and vote on a $39,783 reserve fund transfer for police and fire insurance. The agenda also includes discussion of a reorganization and any old or new business items.

• Reserve Fund Transfer: Police & Fire Insurance $39,783
• FY26 Budget
• FY27 Budget Process
• Reorganization
• Review of minutes

Planning Board

The Clinton Planning Board will consider a site plan review for Faria Realty Trust, prepared by Hannigan Engineering, Inc., located at 625 Main Street. The board will also review a site plan submitted by Peter Moran for 285 West Boylston Street. An informal matter concerning Xaley Yousey at 63 Union Street will be addressed. The meeting includes routine old‑business items such as approval of the November 4, 2025 minutes, mail, invoices, ongoing projects and compliance issues.

• Site plan review – Faria Realty Trust (Hannigan Engineering, Inc.) – 625 Main Street
• Site plan review – Peter Moran – 285 West Boylston Street
• Informal matter – Xaley Yousey – 63 Union Street
• Approval of prior minutes (Nov 4, 2025) and related correspondence
• Review of several invoices, ongoing projects, and compliance issues

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review site plans for 285 West Boylston Street and 239 Chestnut Street, and sign a decision for 625 Main Street. The meeting also includes updates on projects at 63 Union Street and 32 Greeley Street.

• Site Plan Review for 285 West Boylston Street
• Site Plan Review for 239 Chestnut Street
• Signing of decision for 625 Main Street
• Update on 63 Union Street project
• Update on 32 Greeley Street project

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review abandoned properties and address housing complaints. The session also includes a period for old and new business.

• Abandoned Property Review
• Housing Complaints

Jingle and Mingle Small Business Saturday

The town is hosting a series of events to celebrate Small Business Saturday. Activities include vendor fairs, a Santa visit, and promotions at local businesses.

• Clinton Historical Society offering 150th anniversary tree ornaments
• Artisan Vendor Fair in the Center featuring Kitchen Sink Candles and Mass State Vintage
• Free mini holiday photo sessions by The Poutar Creative Photography outside Spruce Street Tavern
• Donation drive for Wheat Community Connections at Spruce Street Tavern
• Discounts and promotions at A Aesthetics, Corner Sports Embroidery, and The Icon Museum

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss a continued agent report on the Nahua River Bridge and consider two amendment requests: one for 14 Bolton Road by 19 Bolton Property Holdings LLC and another for 116 Grove Street by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation. Several Notice of Intent items for water‑related projects are pending additional information and will not have public hearings. The meeting will also include routine approvals of mail, an invoice from National Grid for $10.00, and previous minutes.

• Request to amend OOC for 14 Bolton Road (19 Bolton Property Holdings LLC) – pending additional info
• Request to amend OOC for 116 Grove Street (Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation)
• Notice of Intent – Counterpane Brook Culvert Replacement (Bethany Ordung, Haley Ward) – pending additional info, no hearing
• Notice of Intent – 25 Bourne Street (Craig Silvio) – pending additional info, no hearing
• Notice of Intent – 42 Henry Street (George Baberkov) – pending additional info, no hearing

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review the FY27 budget and receive updates on the building project. The meeting includes discussions on outreach strategies developed by the firm P3, Inc. and the promotion of a community feedback forum.

• Review of FY27 budget
• Promotion of December 9 Community Feedback Forum at Clinton Town Hall
• Promotion of building project informational website by P3, Inc.
• Increase of building project eNewsletters by P3, Inc.
• Discussion of P3, Inc.'s outreach approach following schematic design submittal to MBLCP

Retirement Board

The Clinton Retirement Board will hear a presentation by investment consultant Stanley Starr Jr. and Director of Client Services Francesco Daniele covering the Mass Prim annual performance, monthly accounting, and treasurer reconciliation. The board will then review the minutes from the previous meeting and the monthly correspondence. A public comment period will conclude the agenda.

• Presentation on MTD/YTD investment performance, monthly accounting, and treasurer reconciliation by Stanley Starr Jr. and Francesco Daniele
• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Review of monthly correspondence
• Public comment period

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will meet via Zoom on November 25, 2025, to review design progress, discuss the schedule for Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners requirements, and review previous meeting minutes.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Update on design progress
• Discussion on MBLC requirements and submittal dates

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss the Nahua River Bridge and various property requests. Several items are listed as pending additional information. The commission will also review correspondence and invoices.

• Nahua River Bridge (continued)
• Request to Amend OOC: 14 Bolton Road
• Notice of Intent: 25 Bourne Street
• Notice of Intent: 42 Henry Street
• Request to Amend OOC: 116 Grove Street

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 tax classification, affecting town revenue and resident taxes. Additional public hearings will address a 6,000‑gallon above‑ground LP‑gas storage tank for DiLeo Gas, Inc., a new all‑alcohol liquor restaurant license for Strand Entertainment at 52‑72 High Street, and a transfer of an all‑alcohol liquor package license from KOSL, Inc. to SD Liquors, LLC at 1175 Main Street. The meeting also includes a library construction project update, winter storm parking policies, and administrative business items such as water, sewer, and trash abatements totaling $1,078.12.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Tax Classification public hearing
• LP‑Gas Aboveground Storage Tank (6,000 gallons) license hearing – DiLeo Gas, Inc., 150 West Boylston Street
• Issuance of new all‑alcohol liquor restaurant license – Strand Entertainment, LLC d/b/a The Strand, 52‑72 High Street
• Transfer of all‑alcohol liquor package license – KOSL, Inc. to SD Liquors, LLC d/b/a The Wine Merchant, 1175 Main Street
• Water/Sewer/Trash abatements in the amount of $1,078.12

The board voted to amend the proposed fiscal year 2026 tax split to a 1.48 ratio, passing 3‑2. A subsequent motion to adopt that 1.48 split later failed 2‑3. The board also approved a license to store 6,000 gallons of LP gas at 100 West Boylston Street (5‑0) and unanimously approved liquor license transfers for 52 High Street and 1175A Main Street. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Amended FY2026 tax split to 1.48 ratio (passed 3‑2)
• Motion to adopt 1.48 split failed (2‑3)
• Approved LP gas storage license for 6,000 gallons at 100 West Boylston St (5‑0)
• Approved liquor license transfer for 52 High Street (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license transfer for 1175A Main Street (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Clinton Housing Authority meeting will consider approval of the October 14, 2025 meeting minutes and authorize payment of outstanding bills. It will also vote on budget approvals for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026 for both the EOHLC and HUD programs, as well as approve the executive director's salary schedule and a payment application for a mid‑rise sprinkler retro‑fit. Additional items include renewal of insurance for 21‑Harborview Apartments, a public comment period, and the executive director’s report.

• Approval of Minutes — October 14, 2025
• Authorization of payment of bills
• EOHLC — Approval of Budgets for FY ending June 30, 2026
• HUD — Approval of Budget for FY ending June 30, 2026
• EOHLC — Approval of Application for payment #3 for Fish#: 064074 (mid‑rise sprinkler retro‑fit)

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee is meeting to discuss the Clinton Middle School project. The body will review invoices and commitments for approval and receive updates from project partners.

• Approval of invoices and commitments for Clinton Middle School
• LPA Update
• FBI Update
• DWMP Update

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to receive a report from the Superintendent and review committee updates. Discussions include the CMS Building Project and staffing updates. No new business or old business items are listed for decision.

• CMS Building Project updates, including a Topping Off Ceremony on 12/19
• Superintendent report on staffing and community engagement
• Safety Committee bus review scheduled for 11/19
• Marketing Committee meeting on 11/17 at 6pm

Library Board of Trustees Building Subcommitte

The Library Board of Trustees Building Project Outreach Subcommittee will discuss how to inform residents about a public forum scheduled for December 9 at Town Hall. Items include producing postcards, posting flyers, placing ads or letters to the editor, and organizing community events such as the Reindeer Run on December 6 and Small Business Saturday/Letters to Santa on November 29. The subcommittee will also consider facilitation strategies for the forum and ways to expand community support through e‑newsletters and small‑business outreach.

• Create and distribute postcards announcing the Dec 9 forum
• Post flyers around town (specific locations to be decided)
• Place an advertisement or letter to the editor in the newspaper
• Host a Reindeer Run event on Dec 6 to raise awareness
• Organize Small Business Saturday/Letters to Santa activity on Nov 29

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will meet to select a design scheme for the development of the Chestnut Street site. The body will also discuss resident feedback from a public forum and review invoices for the Bigelow Library project.

• Decision on design scheme for Chestnut Street site development
• Review of Bigelow Library project invoices
• Discussion of resident feedback from public forum

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings regarding a license for Wendy's and a proposed CH 40B development. The board will also discuss administrative business, including parking policies and the Town Administrator search process.

• Construction contract award for Main Street Culvert Project to Aqua Line Utility, Inc. for $888,829
• Common Victualler License public hearing for Wendy’s Restaurant at 860 Main Street
• Community comment period for proposed CH 40B Development at 23 Coyne Street
• Winter Storm Parking & Towing Policy presentation by DPW Superintendent Kevin Bartlett
• Employee Health Insurance Renewal Update discussion

The board unanimously approved the Common Victualler license for Wendy’s of New England at 860 Main Street. It also unanimously endorsed submitting all comments on the 40B development at 23 Coyne Street to MassHousing, approved a filming request at the Rail Trail Tunnel, and approved remote meeting participation for board members. A motion to table the winter storm parking and towing issue until the DPW superintendent can attend was also passed unanimously.

• Approved Wendy’s Common Victualler license (5-0)
• Endorsed submission of all 40B development comments to MassHousing (5-0)
• Approved filming request at Rail Trail Tunnel (5-0)
• Approved remote meeting participation for Select Board and School Committee members (5-0)
• Tabled winter storm parking and towing issue until DPW superintendent can attend (5-0)

Planning Board

The Clinton Planning Board will consider a site plan review for a 15‑acre solar farm located behind the cap landfill off S. Meadow Road. The board will also review site plans for properties at 625 Main Street, 678 Main Street, and two duplexes at 1 and 5 Meeting House Way. An informal discussion with Paul Brodmerkle regarding 285 W. Boylston Street is also on the agenda.

• Site Plan Review – Faria Realty Trust (Hannigan Engineering, Inc.) – 625 Main Street
• Site Plan Review – Eliana Mariana Condon – 678 Main Street
• Informal discussion – Paul Brodmerkle – 285 W. Boylston Street
• Site Plan Review – 15‑acre solar farm behind cap landfill off S. Meadow Road
• Site plans for two duplexes – James Tomolo – 1 Meeting House Way and 5 Meeting House Way

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will provide an update on the status of open positions. The board will conduct Part 1 of the FY27 Personnel By‑Law Review. The meeting will set the date for the next session on December 9, 2025.

• Status of open positions
• FY27 Personnel By‑Law Review, Part 1
• Next Meeting scheduled for Dec 9, 2025

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will review survey and geotechnical updates for the Chestnut Street site. The meeting includes a public forum to discuss progress on the Chestnut Street design.

• Survey and geotechnical update on Chestnut Street site by OPM and Designer
• Public forum on Chestnut Street design progress

Permanent Building Committee

The committee will consider comments on proposed developments at 625 Main Street and 23 Coyne Street. It will continue discussion of the town‑wide winter parking ban and several no‑parking requests on Allen Street, Green Street, and other locations. The meeting will also address safety measures such as a crosswalk revision, additional streetlights, speed limit signs, and roadway safety concerns on Berlin Street.

• Comments to Planning Board for proposed development at 625 Main Street
• Comments to Select Board for proposed development at 23 Coyne Street
• Continuation of discussion for town‑wide winter parking ban
• Continuation of request for “No Parking” from 129 Allen Street to High Street
• Request for additional streetlights on Lancaster Road

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss abandoned property and housing complaints. The meeting also includes a review of old and new business.

• Abandoned Property Review
• Housing Complaints

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will consider and vote on the approval of the September meeting minutes. The board will also consider the annual report and receive updates on the MPLCP project, the director’s report, and subcommittee activities. Old business includes a discussion of the library’s outreach strategy. New business may be introduced at the meeting.

• Approve September meeting minutes
• Review and adopt annual report
• MPLCP update/progress report
• Director’s report
• Discussion of outreach strategy

Retirement Board

The Clinton Retirement Board will hear a presentation by investment consultant Stanley Starr Jr. and client services director Francesco Daniele covering the Mass Prim annual report, monthly accounting, and treasurer reconciliation. The board will also review the previous meeting's minutes and monthly correspondence, and open the floor for public comment. No specific old or new business items are listed.

• Annual investment presentation and treasurer reconciliation by Stanley Starr Jr. and Francesco Daniele
• Review of meeting minutes
• Review of monthly correspondence
• Public comment period

School Committee

The Clinton School Committee will review and approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes a superintendent report, presentations on graduation and promotion requirements, middle school pathway policy, and a CMS building project. Committee members will also consider planning for a new grade configuration as presented by the Tri‑Council. Public comment is scheduled before adjournment.

• Review/Approval of Minutes from October 6, 2025 School Committee Meeting
• Superintendent Report covering upcoming events and financial update
• Graduation and Promotion Requirements policy (IKF) for second reading
• CMS Building Project presentation (Tri‑Council, 10‑23‑25)
• Planning for New Grade Configuration (Tri‑Council Presentation)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several Notice of Intent applications, including a culvert replacement at Counterpane Brook and projects at 25 Bourne Street and 42 Henry Street. It will also consider a request to amend an OOC for 14 Bolton Road submitted by 19 Bolton Property Holdings LLC. The meeting includes a committee report on Rauscher Farm Management, covering invoices for National Grid ($18.42) and Kinoda Minolta ($121.23) and other enforcement matters. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Notice of Intent – Counterpane Brook Culvert Replacement (Bethany Ordung, Haley Ward)
• Notice of Intent – 25 Bourne Street
• Notice of Intent – 42 Henry Street (George Baberkov)
• Request to Amend OOC – 14 Bolton Road (19 Bolton Property Holdings LLC)
• Approval of invoices: National Grid $18.42; Kinoda Minolta $121.23 (Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on a liquor license transfer to SD Liquors, LLC at 1175A Main Street and on issuing a new all‑alcoholic beverages license to Strand Entertainment, LLC at 52‑72 High Street. The board will also consider proposed inspection department fee increases and review a draft Request for Proposals for 329 High Street. Additional items include updates on the LED community digital sign project, traffic‑related signage recommendations, and personnel updates from the Human Resources Manager.

• Liquor License Transfer Public Hearing — 1175A Main Street (KOSL, Inc. to SD Liquors, LLC d/b/a The Wine Merchant)
• Issuance of New All Alcoholic Beverages License Public Hearing — 52‑72 High Street (Strand Entertainment, LLC d/b/a Strand Clinton)
• Proposed Inspection Department Fee Increases (Building Commissioner Gary Smith)
• Draft Request for Proposals Review for 329 High Street
• LED Community Digital Sign Project Update

Board of Library Trustees Building Project Outreach Subcommittee

The Board of Library Trustees Building Project Outreach Subcommittee is meeting to discuss outreach activities, volunteers, and a timeline. The group will also review pending action items.

• Proposed outreach activities and timeline
• Volunteer coordination for building project

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will meet via Zoom on October 21, 2025. The committee will consider approval of invoices for the Bigelow Library & Carriage House and for the Clinton Middle School project. It will also review the previous meeting minutes and receive updates from LPA|A, the FBI, and DWMP. A public comment period is scheduled before adjournment.

• Approve Bigelow Library & Carriage House invoices
• Approve Clinton Middle School invoices and commitments
• Approve previous meeting minutes
• LPA|A update
• FBI and DWMP updates

Housing Authority

The Clinton Housing Authority will meet to approve payments and change orders for facility upgrades. The body will consider two change orders for a mid-rise sprinkler retrofit and a payment for a fire alarm and electrical panel project.

• Change Order #2 for Project 064074: Mid-rise sprinkler retrofit
• Change Order #3 for Project 064074: Mid-rise sprinkler retrofit
• Payment #18 for Project 064114: Federal Pacific panel and Fire Alarm system for 200-1
• Guest presentation by GZA

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee met on Oct. 14, 2025 via Zoom. Members reviewed and approved previous meeting minutes. The committee considered invoices and commitments for the Clinton Middle School project, and received updates from LPA|A, DWMP, and the FBI. The meeting also included public comment and scheduling of future meetings.

• Clinton Middle School – Invoices and Commitments for Approval
• LPA|A Update
• DWMP Update
• FBI Update
• Public Comment

Library Board of Trustees Building Subcommitte

The Board of Library Trustees Building Project Outreach Subcommittee is meeting to discuss outreach activities, volunteers, and a timeline. The meeting will be held at the 54 Walnut St. Community Room.

• Proposed outreach activities
• Volunteer coordination
• Project timeline

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee will review minutes from the September 10 meeting, hear public comment, and provide updates on several ongoing projects. Topics include adaptive land management, climate‑resilient habitat stewardship, electricity in the barn, pollinator meadow Phase 2, invasive species control, and the universal access path to Clamshell Pond. The committee will also discuss upcoming photography exhibits, StoryWalk® events, and other nature‑focused programs for 2025‑2026.

• Adaptive Land Management: trails, conservation mow, equipment maintenance
• Land Management Climate Resiliency: wetlands, grasslands, woodlands updates
• Electricity in the Barn: status update
• Rauscher Farm Pollinator Meadow: Phase 2 planting and maintenance update
• Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond: update

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee will review updates on adaptive land management, climate‑resiliency habitats, electricity in the barn, pollinator meadow planting, and invasive species control. The meeting also includes public comment, a review of September minutes, and discussion of new program proposals for 2025‑2026. No formal decisions are noted; the agenda focuses on status reports and planning.

• Adaptive Land Management: trails, conservation mow, equipment maintenance
• Land Management Climate Resiliency: wetlands, grasslands, woodlands update
• Electricity in the Barn: update
• Rauscher Farm Pollinator Meadow: Phase 2 planting and maintenance update
• Invasive Species Control: loosestrife beetles for 2025‑2026

Planning Board

The Clinton Planning Board will review a site plan submitted by Faria Realty Trust for 625 Main Street. It will also consider boundary change requests for two residential lots, a special permit for a duplex at 5 Richman Street, a change of occupancy for 791‑793 Main Street, and an application to open a car dealership at 678 Main Street.

• Site plan review – Faria Realty Trust (Hannigan Engineering, Inc.) – 625 Main Street
• Boundary change requests – 20 Schobert Street and 11 Cromie Street
• Special permit application – duplex at 5 Richman Street
• Change of occupancy request – 791‑793 Main Street
• Car dealership application – 678 Main Street

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to conduct a review of abandoned properties and address housing complaints. The meeting also includes a session for old and new business.

• Abandoned Property Review
• Housing Complaints

School Committee

The Clinton School Committee will consider and vote on pending bills. It will review and approve the minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting. The superintendent will report on staffing updates, social‑emotional and physical wellness, and federal funding during the shutdown. The committee will discuss DESE policy updates and items related to the CMS building project.

• Approval of Bills
• Review and approval of minutes from September 15, 2025 School Committee meeting
• Superintendent report on staffing updates, social‑emotional & physical wellness, and federal funding during shutdown
• DESE policy updates: Graduation and Promotion Requirements, Competency Determination, Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy
• CMS Building Project: Building Committee membership and temporary baseball fields

Traffic Committee

The Clinton Traffic Committee will review a request to prohibit parking along 129 Allen Street to High Street. It will also discuss signage for a 25 mph speed limit on High Street and a new yield sign at the Boylston Street/Oak Street intersection. The committee will continue comments on the proposed development at 625 Main Street and the town‑wide winter parking ban.

• Request for No Parking from 129 Allen Street to High Street
• Locations for signage of 25 mph speed limit on High Street
• Location of Yield Sign exiting Boylston Street onto Oak Street
• Continuation of comments to Planning Board for proposed development at 625 Main Street
• Continue discussion of town‑wide winter parking ban

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a) to conduct collective bargaining discussions with the Clinton Fire Union. The public agenda includes updates on the Bigelow Library Project, a one‑day wine and malt license request for the Ghost & Goblins Run on November 1, 2025, and reviews of proposals for 329 High Street and 172 Sterling Street. Additional items cover an American Rescue Plan Act projects update, town hall hours of operation, and a search committee for administration positions.

• One‑Day Wine & Malt License Request for Ghost & Goblins Run on 11/1/25
• American Rescue Plan Act Projects Update
• 329 High Street Draft Request for Proposals Document Review
• 172 Sterling Street Request for Proposals Review Committee
• Town Hall Hours of Operation

The Select Board approved a one‑day wine and malt license for Ghost & Goblins Run, effective November 1, 2025. The board then entered executive session to consider the Clinton Fire Union grievance, with all members voting aye. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved one‑day wine & malt license for Ghost & Goblins Run (effective Nov 1, 2025)
• Entered executive session on Clinton Fire Union grievance (unanimous Aye vote)

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee will review a traffic study for a proposed development at 625 Main Street to provide comments to the Planning Board. The body will also discuss parking designations, speed limit signage, and winter parking bans.

• Traffic study review for proposed development at 625 Main Street
• Proposal for speed bumps on Oak Street
• 25 MPH speed limit signage locations on High Street
• Jabil request for handicapped parking on School Street
• Discussion of town-wide winter parking ban

Retirement Board

The Clinton Retirement Board will examine the monthly accounting report and Treasurer reconciliation prepared by investment consultant Stanley Starr Jr. It will also review the minutes from the previous meeting, consider the monthly correspondence received, and provide a period for public comment.

• Monthly accounting and Treasurer reconciliation presented by Stanley Starr Jr., Investment Consultant
• Review of minutes
• Review of monthly correspondence
• Public comment

Conservation Commission

The Clinton Conservation Commission will consider several Notices of Intent, including projects at Meeting House Way, 25 Bourne Street, and 42 Henry Street. New business features a notice for the Counterpane Brook Culvert Replacement. Enforcement items for 14 Bolton Road are pending additional information. Committee reports will cover ongoing projects, compliance issues, and approval of invoices and prior minutes.

• Notice of Intent – Meeting House Way (214 Berlin Street Realty Trust – David Sadowski)
• Notice of Intent – 25 Bourne Street (Craig Silvio)
• Notice of Intent – 42 Henry Street (George Baberkov)
• Notice of Intent – Counterpane Brook Culvert Replacement (Bethany Ordung)
• Enforcement – 14 Bolton Road (Mikaelle Lima, 19 Bolton Property Holdings LLC)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review reports and discuss outreach strategies. The agenda includes an update on the MPLCP and a debriefing of an open forum.

• MPLCP update and progress
• Open forum debriefing
• Discussion of outreach strategy

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will meet via Zoom to review evaluation responses for the Bigelow Library construction project and consider a vote on the site selection.

• Review of Matrix Evaluation Responses for Bigelow Library
• Possible vote on site selection for Bigelow Library Project

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a draft Request for Proposals for the property at 329 High Street. The Board will review an update to LED community sign displays. The Board will approve annual appointments to various town boards and commissions as listed in Exhibit A. The Board will also consider a one‑day wine and malt license request for the Fenway Bark Halloween Party on October 11, 2025, and a resolution supporting freedom in the community.

• Draft RFP for 329 High Street
• LED Community Sign Displays Update
• 2025 Annual Appointments to Boards & Commissions (Exhibit A)
• One‑Day Wine & Malt License Request for Fenway Bark Halloween Party on 10/11/25
• Resolution in Support of Freedom in Our Community

The Board approved the reappointment of listed candidates to various town boards and commissions with a 4‑0 vote. It also approved one‑day wine and malt licenses for the Fenway Bark Halloween Party and the VFW End‑of‑Summer Barbecue, both unanimously. Two items—a resolution supporting freedom in the community and an executive‑session discussion on collective bargaining—were tabled.

• Reappointed incumbents to Boards and Commissions (4-0 unanimous)
• Approved one‑day wine & malt license for Fenway Bark Halloween Party (4-0 unanimous)
• Approved one‑day wine & malt license for VFW End‑of‑Summer Barbecue (unanimously)
• Tabled Resolution in Support of Freedom in Our Community
• Tabled Executive Session on collective bargaining with Fire Union

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will vote on an invoice for the Carriage House Project and approve invoices and commitments for the Clinton Middle School. The committee will also receive updates from LPA|A, the FBI, and the DWMP, and will open a public comment period. Any other topics not submitted 48 hours in advance may be discussed.

• Carriage House Project – invoice approval
• Clinton Middle School – invoices and commitments approval
• LPA|A update
• FBI update
• DWMP update

Select Board

The Select Board will attend a joint meeting with the Permanent Building Committee, Library Board of Trustees, and Finance Committee on September 16, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Clinton Town Hall Auditorium. The purpose is a public forum to discuss the site selection for the Bigelow Library Construction Project.

• Joint meeting of Permanent Building Committee, Library Board of Trustees, and Finance Committee
• Public forum on site selection for the Bigelow Library Construction Project
• Date and time: September 16, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Clinton Town Hall Auditorium

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet with the Permanent Building Committee to review and discuss site selection for the Town of Clinton's Library Project. The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Auditorium.

• Review and discuss site selection for the Town of Clinton's Library Project
• Joint forum with the Permanent Building Committee, Selectboard, and Financial Committee

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will meet jointly with the Select Board, Library Board of Trustees, and Finance Committee. The meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025 at 7:00 PM in the Clinton Town Hall Auditorium. The agenda is a public forum to discuss selecting a site for the Bigelow Library Construction Project. No other agenda items are listed.

• Discuss site selection for the Bigelow Library Construction Project

School Committee

The Clinton School Committee will approve bills and review minutes from the August 25 meeting. The superintendent will report on staffing updates, athletic department finances, and the CMS Building Project. Subcommittee assignments for various advisory groups will also be presented.

• Approval of Bills
• Review/Approval of Minutes from August 25, 2025
• CMS Building Project update
• Athletic Department Petty Cash review
• Subcommittee Assignments for advisory committees

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will review minutes from prior meetings, which may include a vote. Members will discuss an evaluation matrix comparing new construction with addition or renovation options. The committee will also discuss a presentation planned for an upcoming joint meeting with the Select Board.

• Review prior meeting minutes (possible vote)
• Discuss evaluation matrix for new construction vs. addition/renovation
• Discuss presentation for scheduled joint meeting with Select Board

Fuller Field Commission

The Fuller Field Commission will meet to review and accept previous meeting minutes. The body will also receive updates regarding facilities, grounds, and Parks & Recreation.

• Facilities & Grounds Update
• Parks & Recreation Update

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The subcommittee will receive updates on adaptive land management, electricity in the barn, historic farmhouse signage, the pollinator meadow Phase 2 planting, invasive species control, and the universal access path to Clamshell Pond. It will also discuss volunteer opportunities and communication outreach. New business includes announcements of a photography exhibit at Clinton’s Bigelow Free Public Library (Nov 14‑15 2025), the Story Walk® program, and plans for 2026 nature‑education events. No specific motions or votes are listed in the agenda.

• Adaptive Land Management: trails and equipment maintenance update
• Pollinator Meadow Phase 2 planting update (pollinator nursery garden)
• Invasive Species Control update, including loosestrife beetles for 2025‑2026
• Photography exhibit “Nature as Imagination” at Clinton’s Bigelow Free Public Library, Nov 14‑15 2025
• Fall Volunteer Day scheduled for Saturday Oct 18 2025 (rain date Sun Oct 19)

Parks & Recreation

The Clinton Parks & Recreation Commission will convene to review previous meeting minutes and receive updates on facilities and grounds. The meeting is scheduled for September 10, 2025, at the Clinton Parks & Recreation Building.

• Review and acceptance of previous meeting minutes
• Facilities & Grounds Update
• Parks & Recreation Update

Housing Authority

The Clinton Housing Authority will meet to approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting and authorize the payment of bills. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 PM on September 9, 2025, at 58 Fitch Road.

• Approval of minutes from August 12, 2025
• Authorization of payment of bills
• Executive Director’s Report
• Public Comment period

Personnel Board

The board will review the status of open positions, including the Chief of Police and a new Parking Enforcement Clerk. It will consider the position description and classification for the Parking Enforcement Clerk. The meeting will also discuss the FY27 Personnel By-Law Review, Part 5, focusing on a classification/change request form. An item for the Council on Aging is noted as on hold.

• Review of open positions, including Chief Brian Coyne (Police) and new Parking Enforcement Clerk
• Consideration of Parking Enforcement Clerk position description and classification
• Receipt of Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator position description update (Sept 5, 2025)
• Discussion of FY27 Personnel By-Law Review, Part 5 Classification/Change Request Form
• Council on Aging item placed on hold

Select Board

The board unanimously approved several street closures for the Halloween walk and Old Home Day events. It appointed Christina Galliardi to the Library Board vacancy and extended the Town Administrator’s contract through June 30 2026. Additional approvals included a livery license, one‑day liquor licenses, and use of Town Hall for a youth orchestra performance.

• Approved High Street closure (5:00‑8:30 PM Oct 29) for Halloween Walk – unanimous
• Approved Walnut Street closure (Fri noon‑Sat 6 PM Sep 5‑6) – unanimous
• Approved Union Street closure (Sat 8 AM‑6 PM Sep 5‑6) – unanimous
• Approved Church Street closure (Thu 6 PM‑Sat 6 PM Sep 5‑6) – unanimous
• Appointed Christina Galliardi to Library Board vacancy until June election – unanimous
• Approved annual livery license for Clinton Livery, 637 High Street – unanimous
• Approved one‑day liquor licenses for Melody Maker Vendor Fair (Sept 28) and Clinton Athletic Booster Association (Nov 29) – unanimous
• Extended Town Administrator contract through June 30 2026 – unanimous

Select Board

The board approved a modified license for a 40,000‑gallon underground storage tank at 870 Main Street. It also approved two one‑day liquor licenses, a town‑hall use for a corn‑hole tournament, a $39,783 reserve‑fund transfer for police/fire insurance, a $5,000 Old Home Day donation, and a police chief contract pending legal review. All votes were unanimous except the town‑hall use, which passed 4‑0‑1.

• Approved underground storage tank license (40,000 gal) at 870 Main St – unanimous
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Athletics Hall of Fame event Oct 11 – unanimous
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Item Appeal Fundraiser Oct 25 – unanimous
• Approved Town Hall use for Cornhole Tournament Nov 29 – 4 in favor, 1 abstain
• Approved $39,783 reserve‑fund transfer for police/fire accident insurance – unanimous
• Approved $5,000 Old Home Day donation from Civic Fund – unanimous
• Approved Police Chief contract, subject to legal review – unanimous
• Approved lease with NCL Government Capital for rubbish truck – unanimous

Parks & Recreation

The commission will meet to review previous meeting minutes and receive updates on facilities, grounds, and department operations.

• Facilities & Grounds Update
• Parks & Recreation Update

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet to discuss the management of its email and town hall mailbox. The body will also review member appointment status and the transfer of positions and responsibilities.

• Access to cultural email on town website
• Discussion of transferred positions and responsibilities
• Member appointment status
• Filing of public guidelines on MCC site by end of August
• Management of town hall mailbox

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss a request to move a house from Main Street to Roma Street and consider a special permit for 19 Willow Street. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and correspondence.

• House relocation variance request at 885R Main Street to 11 Roma Street
• Special permit request for 19 Willow Street
• Approval of June 10, 2025 minutes
• Review of mail correspondence and invoices
• Discussion of ongoing projects and compliance issues

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously approved Laura Cooper's request to use Town Hall for a Clinton Item Appeal fundraiser on October 25, 2025 and waived the usage fee. The board also approved closing Oak Street for the 4th Annual Block Party on August 30, 2025 and adopted a motion to begin all meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance. Additional unanimous approvals covered water/sewer/trash abatements of $8,362.52, a Sterling Street engineering design services contract amendment, a $250 donation to the Crystal Club Charity, the Bicycles Battling Cancer Ride event, and an extension of the Town Administrator’s contract through August 31, 2025.

• Approved Town Hall use request and waived fee for Clinton Item Appeal fundraiser (5-0)
• Approved Oak Street closure for 4th Annual Block Party (5-0)
• Approved motion to begin meetings with the Pledge of Allegiance
• Approved water/sewer/trash abatements totaling $8,362.52 (5-0)
• Approved Sterling Street Engineering Design Services contract amendment with Green International Affiliates (5-0)
• Approved $250 donation to Crystal Club Charity from Civic Fund (5-0)
• Approved Bicycles Battling Cancer Ride event for September 21, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved extension of Town Administrator contract to August 31, 2025 (5-0)

Select Board

The board unanimously approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). It approved one‑day liquor licenses for Clinton Turner Hall events in July and August 2025 (5‑0). A $500 donation to the Booster Club Golf Tournament was approved (5‑0). FY25 departmental and reserve fund transfers were approved (5‑0), and the board voted to enter executive session for police union negotiations, with all members voting aye.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved one‑day liquor licenses for Clinton Turner Hall July & August 2025 events (5-0)
• Approved $500 donation to Booster Club Golf Tournament (5-0)
• Approved FY25 departmental and reserve fund transfers (5-0)
• Approved entry into executive session for Police Union negotiations (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board approved the minutes from the May 7 meeting. It approved the Clinton Historical Society’s Oldies Concert & Classic Car Rally on July 17, with a rain date of July 24. The board also approved a one‑day liquor license for that event and granted the Clinton Athletic Boosters Club use of the Town Hall auditorium on October 11. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Oldies Concert & Classic Car Rally event for July 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for the July 17 event (unanimous)
• Approved Town Hall use for Clinton Athletic Boosters Club on Oct 11, 2025 (unanimous)

Select Board

The board voted unanimously to approve a $30.36 million General Obligation municipal bond to fund the Clinton Middle School project, downtown improvements, and sewer repairs. A subcommittee to conduct the Town Administrator search was approved by a 3‑1 vote. The board then entered an executive session to discuss fire, police, public safety, and the Town Administrator contract.

• Approved $30.36M General Obligation municipal bonds (unanimous)
• Approved Town Administrator search subcommittee (3-1)
• Entered executive session on fire union negotiations
• Entered executive session on police union negotiations
• Entered executive session on Town Administrator contract

Select Board

The board accepted the April 1, 2, 10 and 23 meeting minutes and approved a taxi‑livery license renewal. It approved the final draft of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, contingent on language clarification for Article 29. Additional unanimous actions included approving water/sewer/trash abatements, a one‑day liquor license for the VFW, the Eddie Collins 5K race (subject to police and fire chief approval), a residents‑only policy for the Clinton Recycle Center, and a notice to Onix Auto Sales to clean up its lot within 30 days or face a hearing.

• Accepted April 1, 2, 10 and 23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved taxi‑livery license renewal for Jaqueline Baldassarre d/b/a The Taxi‑Livery Ride (unanimous)
• Approved final draft of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, pending Article 29 language review (unanimous)
• Approved Water/Sewer/Trash abatements of $1,068.88 (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for VFW Post #523 Memorial Day Open House on May 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Eddie Collins 5K Road Race request, contingent on Police & Fire Chiefs approval (unanimous)
• Adopted Clinton resident‑only policy for the Recycle Center (unanimous)
• Sent notice to Onix Auto Sales at 291 Berlin Street to clean up within 30 days or face a hearing (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously tabled the approval of recent meeting minutes to allow further review. It then unanimously approved the Community & Economic Development Director's recommendation to award the Ash Street CDBG construction contract to Amarillo & Sons of Worcester for $272,072. The board also unanimously approved an easement for National Grid to install four rapid‑charge stations at the Church Street municipal parking lot, and it approved the draft 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant.

• Tabled approval of March‑April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Ash Street CDBG construction award to Amarillo & Sons of Worcester for $272,072 (unanimous)
• Approved Church Street parking lot charging station easement for National Grid (unanimous)
• Approved draft 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant (unanimous)

Select Board

The joint meeting reviewed the FY26 budget, including a $1.2 million overspend, fire department overtime costs, and staffing requests for Human Resources, Parking Enforcement, and other departments. Members raised concerns about health‑insurance costs, fire inspector funding, and the need for an audit of fire overtime. No formal votes or approvals were recorded; the board will form sub‑committees at the next meeting to continue the budget work.

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 19 meeting. It also unanimously approved a Common Victuallers License for Nina’s Pizza, LLC. A motion was made and seconded to approve the engineer contract recommendation for the Mass Central Rail Trail project, though the vote outcome was not recorded. The boards discussed FY26 health insurance rate increases and HR budget proposals without a formal decision.

• Approved March 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Common Victuallers License for Nina’s Pizza, LLC (unanimous)
• Motion to approve Mass Central Rail Trail engineer contract presented and seconded (outcome not recorded)
• Reviewed FY26 health insurance rate increase (no decision recorded)
• Reviewed HR FY26 budget proposals (no decision recorded)

Select Board

The Select Board and Finance Committee heard budget presentations from the Conservation Commission, the Park & Recreation Department, and the School Department for FY 2026. No votes or approvals were recorded; the items were discussed but not decided. The public hearing for the school budget is scheduled for April 14 at the School Committee meeting. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM.

Select Board

The Select Board approved the March 18 meeting minutes and appointed Joseph Quintal to the Council on Aging board. It approved a $500 donation for the Class of 2026 After Prom event and authorized use of the Fallon Auditorium for an 8th‑grade mock town meeting with a $200 snack fund. The board also tabled the Mass Central Rail Trail engineer contract and the Assistant Town Administrator appointment, and approved recognition of the CHS boys varsity basketball team.

• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Joseph Quintal to Council on Aging Board vacancy (unanimous)
• Approved $500 donation for Class of 2026 After Prom Event (4-1, one abstention)
• Approved use of Fallon Auditorium for 8th Grade Mock Town Meeting and $200 snack donation (unanimous)
• Tabled Frannie Hodge/Phil Duffy Mass Central Rail Trail Engineer contract award (no vote)
• Tabled Assistant Town Administrator appointment (no vote)
• Approved invitation to recognize CHS Boys Varsity Basketball Team at upcoming meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The joint Finance Committee and Select Board reviewed the Police Department FY26 budget, noting completed purchases of body‑worn cameras, bullet‑resistant vests, digital radios, and a drone funded by state and ARPA grants. The Chief requested $70,000 for new tasers and other equipment, but no action was recorded. The Fire Department budget was examined, including a proposal to create a Fire Prevention Officer position at $125,000, but no decision was made. A salary review for the Town Administrator and Treasurer/Collector was also discussed, with no resolution reached.

Select Board

The Select Board and Finance Committee reviewed FY26 budgets for the Facilities and Public Works departments. Discussions covered staffing changes, reallocation of small balances, and proposed capital projects, but no motions were voted on. A member indicated they would vote against a $180,000 salary request for the Town Administrator tonight. No approvals, denials, or tabling of items occurred.

Select Board

The Select Board approved the March 5 meeting minutes and a business name change for 60 Water Street. It also approved town support for the Clinton Greenway Conservation Trust Earth Day cleanup on April 26 and authorized sidewalk and parking closures for two construction projects on High Street and Main Street. The board set the Annual Town Meeting warrant deadline for April 16 at 4 PM, while the Finance Committee voted 3‑1 to block a $14,000 consultant contract for the Town Administrator search. The Livery License hearing was postponed pending applicant response.

• Approved March 5 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved name change to Priority Used Autos LLC for 60 Water Street (unanimous)
• Approved support for Clinton Greenway Conservation Trust Earth Day cleanup on April 26 (unanimous)
• Approved closure of parking and sidewalk at 224 High Street for WHEAT Community Center construction (unanimous)
• Approved closure of sidewalk for 830‑984 Main Street development (unanimous)
• Opened Annual Town Meeting warrant; set closing deadline April 16 at 4 PM (board agreement)
• Finance Committee voted 3‑1 to block $14,000 consultant contract for Town Administrator search
• Held off rescheduling Livery License hearing for ADP Transporting LLC pending applicant response