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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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 Clinton Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Bigelow Library Board of Trustees to appoint a board vacancy. They will also review one-day wine and malt license requests for two events, discuss a town administrator contract extension, and address license holders delinquent on taxes.

• Joint meeting with Bigelow Library Board of Trustees — Board Vacancy Appointment
• One-Day Wine & Malt License Request for Melody Maker Vendor Fair on 9/28/25
• One-Day Wine & Malt License Request for Clinton Boosters Fundraiser on 11/29/25
• Town Administrator Contract Extension Approval
• License Holders Delinquent on Taxes

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

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees is holding a joint meeting with the Selectboard. The body will review and discuss the appointment of a candidate for an open Trustee position.

• Appointment review of candidate Tina Gagliardi for open Trustee position

Planning Board

The Clinton Planning Board will continue a site plan review for a project at 625 Main Street submitted by Faria Realty Trust (represented by Hannigan Engineering, Inc.). A special permit request for a property at 18 Clamshell Road, filed by Elaine Rauscher, will also be discussed. The board will additionally review prior meeting minutes, correspondence, invoices, and ongoing compliance matters.

• Site Plan Review — Faria Realty Trust (Hannigan Engineering, Inc.) — 625 Main Street
• Special Permit — Elaine Rauscher — 18 Clamshell Road
• Review and approval of prior minutes (August 5, 2025)
• Approval of several invoices
• Ongoing projects and compliance issues

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review the permit fee schedule and address housing complaints. The board is also reviewing abandoned property and permits for 675 Main St. regarding Old Home Day.

• Review of Permit Fee Schedule
• Review of Old Home Day permits for 675 Main St.
• Abandoned Property Review
• Housing Complaints

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission meets to discuss four pending Notices of Intent for property changes and one enforcement case. All items remain pending additional information. The meeting also includes committee reports and routine approvals.

• Notice of Intent for 214 Berlin Street (214 Berlin Street Realty Trust - David Sadowski)
• Notice of Intent for 25 Bourne Street (Craig Silvio)
• Notice of Intent for 42 Henry Street (George Baberkov)
• Enforcement case for 14 Bolton Road (19 Bolton Property Holdings LLC - Mikaelle Lima)

Library Board of Trustees

The Clinton Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve past minutes, hear updates on the Massachusetts Public Libraries Construction Program, and discuss an open staff position. The board will also confirm the next meeting date.

• Approval of minutes from July meeting
• MA Public Libraries Construction Program update
• Director’s report
• Discussion of open position with Selectboard
• Confirmation of next meeting date: September 23 at 6:00 PM

Retirement Board

The Clinton Retirement Board will convene on August 26, 2025 at 3:00 PM in the Town Hall chamber to review monthly investment accounting, treasurer reconciliation, and prior meeting minutes. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to review staffing updates and the opening of school. The agenda includes updates on the CMS Building Project and a scheduled groundbreaking ceremony on September 5.

• CMS Building Project updates and September 5 groundbreaking ceremony
• Staffing updates and technology update
• IA MOA negotiations
• Review of minutes from August 11, 2025 meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a gas station and convenience store project at 870 Main Street. The board will also consider employment contracts for the Police Chief and Police Lieutenants. Other business includes a rubbish truck lease and a reserve fund transfer.

• Public hearing for 40,000-gallon underground storage tank at 870 Main Street
• Reserve Fund Transfer for Police/Fire Accident Insurance of $39,783
• Approval of Police Chief and Police Lieutenants employment agreements
• Lease agreement with Lease Servicing Center, Inc. for a 2025 Commercial Rubbish Truck
• One-day liquor license requests for Clinton Athletics Hall of Fame and Clinton Item Appeal Fundraiser

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

Permanent Building Committee

The Clinton Permanent Building Committee will hold a remote Zoom meeting on August 19, 2025 at 6:30 P.M. to review program adjacencies, site test fits, and outreach options for new construction versus additions or renovations. The committee will also set future meeting dates and discuss next project milestones.

Town Administrator Search Subcommittee

The Town of Clinton’s Town Administrator Search Subcommittee will meet virtually to conduct executive session interviews with applicants for the Town Administrator position. This is a procedural meeting focused solely on the hiring process.

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee will review updates on land management, trails, pollinator meadows, invasive species control, and climate resiliency at its August 13, 2025 meeting. The group will also discuss farmhouse usage, electricity in the barn, and upcoming volunteer opportunities. No formal decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.

• Adaptive Land Management: Trails and equipment maintenance
• Rauscher Farm Pollinator Meadow: Pollinator Nursery Garden Update
• Invasive Species Control: Updates, including Loosestrife beetles 2025
• Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond: Update
• Volunteer & Citizen Scientist Opportunities: Saturday, August 23 (Pollinator Garden Nursery) and October 18 (Fall Volunteer Day)

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

Fuller Field Commission

The Fuller Field Commission will hold a procedural meeting to review and accept the minutes from its previous gathering. Departmental updates on facilities, grounds, and parks & recreation will also be presented.

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

Permanent Building Committee

The Clinton Permanent Building Committee’s School Building Sub-Committee will meet on August 12, 2025, to review and approve invoices related to the Clinton Middle School project and the Bigelow Library & Carriage House. The meeting will also include updates on the LPA|A, FBI, and DWMP projects.

• Approve invoices for Clinton Middle School project (Project Number: 202000640305)
• Approve invoices for Bigelow Library & Carriage House
• Review updates on LPA|A, FBI, and DWMP projects

Housing Authority

The Clinton Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from the July 15 meeting, authorize payment of bills, and discuss public comment. The agenda includes approval of a wage match from EOHLC and a payment for a basketball court improvement project funded by HUD.

• Approval of minutes from July 15, 2025 meeting
• Authorization of payment of bills
• Approval of EOHLC wage match
• Approval of HUD payment #1 for Basketball Court Improvement Project

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

Town Administrator Search Subcommittee

The Town of Clinton’s Town Administrator Search Subcommittee will meet virtually to conduct an executive session under Article 8 for the purpose of screening applicants for the Town Administrator position. The meeting notice provides no additional details beyond the procedural item.

School Committee

The Clinton School Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve bills, minutes from the July 14 meeting, and receive updates from the superintendent. The agenda includes routine procedural items and summer facility updates, with no major decisions scheduled.

• Approval of bills
• Review and approval of July 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Facilities updates including walkthroughs and building project progress
• Policies for second reading: JJIF Concussion Policy, ADC Tobacco Products Prohibition, GBED Tobacco Use by Staff

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue a site plan review for Faria Realty Trust and consider a revised ANR for 830-894 Main Street. The board will also hear updates on Cunningham Equities projects and a request for a bake cart at 952 Main Street.

• Site Plan Review: Faria Realty Trust at 625 Main Street & 13-15 Water Street
• Revised ANR: 830-894 Main Street
• Project update: Cunningham Equities
• Bake cart request: 952 Main Street

Town Administrator Search Subcommittee

The subcommittee is meeting to conduct initial candidate interviews for the Town Administrator position. This portion of the meeting is held in Executive Session under Article 8.

• Initial candidate interviews for Town Administrator

Retirement Board

The Clinton Retirement Board will meet to review monthly accounting and treasurer reconciliations provided by investment consultant Stanley Starr Jr. The board will also review previous minutes and monthly correspondence.

• MTD/YTD Investment Consultant Monthly Accounting and Treasurer Reconciliation by Stanley Starr Jr.

Retirement Board

The Clinton Retirement Board will meet to review monthly accounting and treasurer reconciliations provided by investment consultant Stanley Starr Jr. The board will also review previous minutes and monthly correspondence.

• Investment Consultant Monthly Accounting and Treasurer Reconciliation by Stanley Starr Jr

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee will discuss railroad signal upgrades at Sterling Street and provide comments on a proposed development at 625 Main Street. The body will also review various signage, parking, and speed control proposals.

• Upgrading signalization for railroad crossing at Sterling Street (Depot Square)
• Proposed development at 625 Main Street
• Installing speed bumps in the downtown area
• On-street parking along Chestnut Street near the former Armory Building
• Adding a Yield sign exiting Boylston Street onto Oak Street

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss several Notices of Intent regarding land use and maintenance. The body is also reviewing an enforcement matter and a subcommittee report on Rauscher Farm Management.

• Enforcement matter: Mikaelle Lima - 14 Bolton Road / 19 Bolton Property Holdings LLC
• Notice of Intent: Meeting House Way (412 Berlin Street Realty Trust)
• Notice of Intent: Colchace Pond Dam Vegetation Maintenance (Goddard Consulting)
• Notice of Intent: 25 Bourne Street (Craig Silvio)
• Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee report

Select Board

The Select Board will review the Town Administrator search update and a contract extension for interim services. The meeting includes discussions on road closures and water, sewer, and trash abatements.

• Water/Sewer/Trash Abatements in the amount of $8,362.52
• Sterling Street Engineering Design Services Amendment
• Oak Street Block Party Road Closure request
• Use of Streets for Bicycles Battling Cancer Ride Event
• Executive Session for Police Chief and Police Lts. contract negotiations

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)

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will meet via Zoom to review engineering assessments and programming updates. The committee will also discuss initial site diagrams for additions and renovations, as well as preliminary massings for a new site.

• Engineering Assessments
• Programming Update and Reconciliation
• Initial site diagrams (addition/renovation)
• New site with Preliminary Massings
• Marketing Update

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss enforcement and notices of intent for several local projects. The body will review requests related to vegetation maintenance and property development.

• Enforcement regarding Mikaelle Lima at 14 Bolton Road
• Notice of Intent for Meeting House Way (412 Berlin Street Realty Trust)
• Notice of Intent for Colchace Pond Dam Vegetation Maintenance
• Notice of Intent for 25 Bourne Street (Craig Silvio)
• Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee report

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss pending and new notices of intent for various properties. The body will review enforcement actions and provide updates on the Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee.

• Notice of Intent for Colchace Pond Dam Vegetation Maintenance
• Notice of Intent for 25 Bourne Street
• Notice of Intent for Meeting House Way
• Enforcement action regarding 14 Bolton Road
• Notice of Intent for 42 Henry Street

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review progress on the MA Public Libraries Construction Program. The board will also discuss a trustee vacancy and potential early closing on Halloween.

• MA Public Libraries Construction Program update and outreach schedule
• Discussion regarding cuts to IMLS, MBLC, and HPL
• Procedure for filling a trustee vacancy
• Discussion of early closing on Halloween

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will discuss the status of open positions and review compensation and classifications for three Council on Aging roles. The board will also consider a new Human Resources Assistant position and an out-of-class assignment for an intern.

• Compensation and classification review for Dispatcher, Meal Site Manager, and Outreach Manager
• Proposed new FTE position for Human Resources Assistant
• Out-of-class assignment for Intern
• FY2027 Personnel By-Law Review process discussion

Town Administrator Search Subcommittee

The Town Administrator Search Subcommittee will hold a virtual meeting. The session is scheduled as an Executive Session to debrief on the Town Administrator search.

• Executive Session regarding Town Administrator Search debrief

Fuller Field Commission

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

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

Parks & Recreation

The Clinton Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the use of e-bikes in Central Park. The body will also review reorganization and schedule approvals for FY26.

• Discussion of e-bikes in Central Park
• FY26 reorganization
• FY26 schedule approval

Town Administrator Search Subcommittee

The Town Administrator Search Subcommittee is meeting to conduct preliminary candidate interviews. The meeting will be held in Executive Session.

• Preliminary candidate interviews for Town Administrator

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee is meeting to discuss the Clinton Middle School project. The body will review invoices, commitments, and updates regarding Bid Package 4.

• Approval of Clinton Middle School invoices and commitments
• Bid Package 4 update
• Daily report update
• Groundbreaking ceremony update

Housing Authority

The Clinton Housing Authority will meet to review the Executive Director's report and authorize bill payments. The body will also address HUD approval of HOTMA 102 and 104.

• HUD approval of HOTMA 102 and 104
• Authorization of payment of bills

Town Administrator Search Subcommittee

The Town Administrator Search Subcommittee is meeting to conduct preliminary candidate interviews. This portion of the meeting will be held in Executive Session.

• Preliminary candidate interviews for Town Administrator

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the CMS building project, including construction updates and the upcoming groundbreaking ceremony. The body will also conduct first readings of policies regarding concussions and tobacco use on school premises.

• First reading of JJIF Concussion Policy
• First reading of ADC and GBED Tobacco policies
• CMS Building Project construction and sitework update
• CMS Groundbreaking Ceremony scheduled for September 5
• Superintendent evaluation

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the minutes and discuss fund transfers for the end of fiscal year 2025. The meeting focuses on year-end and reserve fund adjustments.

• FY25 Year End Transfers
• FY25 Reserve Fund Transfers

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee will discuss updates on land stewardship, climate resiliency, and infrastructure. The body will also review current and future programming, including photography workshops and a StoryWalk® installation.

• Updates on Wetlands, Grasslands, and Forest Stewardship Plan Revision
• Status of electricity in the barn and historical research on farmhouse usage and signage
• Progress on the Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond
• Review of 2025 programs including photography workshops with Steve McGrath
• Implementation of StoryWalk® 2025 featuring 'Over and Under the Pond'

Select Board

The Select Board will receive an update on the Bigelow Library Building Project and discuss ARPA projects. The meeting includes a review of fiscal year 2025 department transfers and an executive session regarding police union negotiations.

• Bigelow Library Building Project update
• One day liquor license requests for Turner Pavilion (July/August 2025)
• Annual Fiscal Year 2025 Department Transfers
• ARPA Projects Update
• Executive Session on Police Union Negotiations

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct site plan reviews for several properties, including a cannabis facility and real estate developments. The board will also consider preliminary subdivision requests and Act 40R (ANR) filings.

• Site Plan Review: 625 Main Street & 13-15 Water Street (Faria Realty Trust)
• Site Plan Review: 45 Prescott Street (45 Prescott St. LLC)
• Site Plan Review: 470 Main Street (Wachusett Cannabis Inc.)
• Site Plan Review/Special Permit: 830-894 Main Street (Clinton Real Estate Development)
• Preliminary Subdivision: 190R Berlin St & 11 Lindberg St (Megan Downing)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss several pending notices of intent and requests for determination. The body is reviewing projects involving the MWRA, CSX Transportation Lines, and private property holdings.

• Request for Determination of Applicability for CSX Transportation Lines
• Notice of Intent for Meeting House Way from 412 Berlin Street Realty Trust
• Notice of Intent for River Road North Dike Wachusett Reservoir by MWRA
• Tree removal at Shore Lane
• Enforcement regarding Mikaelle Lima at 14 Bolton Road and 19 Bolton Property Holdings LLC

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to elect a chair, vice-chair, and treasurer. Members will discuss library by-laws and the Book Bike budget. The meeting includes updates on the MA Public Libraries Construction Program.

• Election of officers: Chair, vice-chair, and treasurer
• Review of library by-laws
• Book Bike budget update
• MA Public Libraries Construction Program progress update
• Discussion regarding cuts to IMLS and MBLC

Retirement Board

The Clinton Retirement Board will meet to review monthly accounting and treasurer reconciliations provided by investment consultant Stanley Starr Jr. The board will also review previous minutes and monthly correspondence.

• MTD/YTD Investment Consultant Monthly Accounting and Treasurer Reconciliation by Stanley Starr Jr.

Permanent Building Committee

The committee will meet via Zoom to discuss the Bigelow Library Construction Project. The agenda includes an introduction of the design team and a review of the project timeline.

• Introduction of Design Team for Bigelow Library Construction Project
• Overview of MBLC Construction Grant Program
• Review of Bigelow Library project timeline
• Discussion of Designer Scope of Work and site alternatives

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a Class II Dealer License ownership change for Onyx Auto Group LLC. The board will also review liquor license requests and provide an update on the Town Administrator search.

• Public hearing for Class II Dealer License ownership change at 995 Main Street (Onyx Auto Group LLC)
• One day liquor license request for Melody Maker Anniversary on 6/21/25
• One day liquor license request for Jack's Mill Grand Opening on 7/16/25
• Annual WRTA Transportation Contract
• Executive sessions for Police Union, Police Chief, Police Lts. MOA, and Town Administrator contract negotiations

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)

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee is meeting to discuss the Clinton Middle School project. The body will review value engineering items and the 90% Construction Documents package. The meeting also includes updates on the Council on Aging Carriage House and Bigelow Library.

• Review and approval of 90% Construction Documents (CD) Package for Clinton Middle School
• Review of Value Engineering (VE) items
• Approval of Clinton Middle School invoices and commitments
• Approval of Change Order Process
• Updates on Council on Aging Carriage House and Bigelow Library

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to reorganize the body and conduct the superintendent's evaluation. The meeting includes updates on the CMS Building Project and staffing.

• Reorganization of the School Committee
• Superintendent evaluation
• CMS Building Project update including groundbreaking ceremony details
• Committee reassignments for advisory and sub-committees
• Updates on Unit D and IA Memoranda of Agreement (MOA)

Fuller Field Commission

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

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

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee will review updates on land stewardship, infrastructure, and public outreach. The body is discussing ongoing maintenance and the schedule for educational programs and exhibits through 2026.

• Updates on Wetlands, Grasslands, and Forest Stewardship Plan Revision
• Status of electricity in the barn and historical research on farmhouse usage and signage
• Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond update
• 2025 programs including photography workshops with Steve McGrath and a Story Walk®
• Discussion of Rauscher Farm usage violations regarding unleashed dogs

Parks & Recreation

The Clinton Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to discuss a request regarding the Backiel Memorial. The body will also receive updates on facilities, grounds, and general department operations.

• Backiel Memorial Request

Housing Authority

The Clinton Housing Authority will meet to authorize bill payments and review specific administrative approvals. The body will consider a payment application for electrical upgrades and the Executive Director's contract.

• Application for payment #15 for FISH#: 064114, Clinton 200-1 Complete Electrical Upgrade
• Approval of Executive Director’s contract

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a variance for 521 Main Street and a special permit for 1042 Main Street. The board will also hold informal discussions regarding a deck at 50 Willow Street and a garage at 11 Shore Lane.

• Variance request for Dean Chekmeyan at 521 Main Street
• Special Permit request for Eduardo Berton at 1042 Main Street
• Informal variance request for a deck at 50 Willow Street
• Informal request to build a garage on a lot across from 11 Shore Lane

Traffic Committee

The Clinton Traffic Committee will meet to discuss traffic impacts from local housing and commercial development. The body will also review specific parking and signaling issues at several town intersections.

• Handicap parking on Church Street
• Railroad gate on Sterling Street
• Traffic signal delay at Main Street and Brook Street
• Traffic impact of local housing and commercial development
• No parking signs at the corner of Vale and Branch Street

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to discuss staffing updates and specific employment contracts. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss strategy regarding non-union personnel.

• Non-Union Personnel Contracts
• Superintendent Contract
• Director of Special Education Contract
• Non-Teaching Unit D MOA

Select Board

The Select Board will receive an update on the Library Construction Project and a report from the Town Administrator. The board will also consider license and facility requests for local events.

• Library Construction Project update
• One Day Liquor License request for 'Oldies Concert & Classic Car Rally' on 7/17/25
• Town Hall Use Request for Clinton Athletic Booster Club Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
• Town Administrator search update

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)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct site plan reviews for properties on Main Street and Water Street. The meeting includes informal discussions regarding site plan modifications and project updates.

• Site Plan Review for Wachusett Cannabis Inc. at 470 Main Street
• Site Plan Review for Faria Realty Trust at 625 Main Street & 13-15 Water Street
• Discussion of site plan modifications for 830-894 Main Street
• Update on Cunningham Equities Projects
• Update on 286 Grove Street

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to address old and new business. The agenda specifically lists a discussion regarding 525 Water St. and a budget update.

• Discussion regarding 525 Water St.
• Budget update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the FY26 Budget and associated Articles. The committee will also review the minutes from the May 16, 2025, meeting.

• Review of FY26 Budget and Articles
• Review of May 16, 2025, meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will consider the approval of General Obligation Municipal Purpose Bonds. The board will also receive an update on the Town Administrator search and hold executive sessions regarding union negotiations and a contract.

• Approval of General Obligation Municipal Purpose Bonds for $30.36 million
• Town Administrator Search Update
• Executive Session: Fire Union Negotiations
• Executive Session: Police Union Negotiations
• Executive Session: Public Safety Dispatch Union Negotiations

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

Retirement Board

The Clinton Retirement Board will meet to review monthly accounting and treasurer reconciliations provided by investment consultant Stanley Starr Jr. The board will also review previous minutes and monthly correspondence.

• Investment Consultant Monthly Accounting and Treasurer Reconciliation by Stanley Starr Jr.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss new business regarding Onix Auto Sales and a continued Notice of Intent for the Wachusett Reservoir. The body will also review enforcement matters and committee reports.

• New business: Onix Auto Sales at 291 Berlin Street
• Notice of Intent (NOD) for River Road North Dike Wachusett Reservoir by MWRA
• Enforcement: Mikaelle Lima at 14 Bolton Road
• Enforcement: 19 Bolton Property Holdings LLC
• Clinton Middle School expanded limit of work - Marissa Valentino

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will meet to discuss and rank shortlisted design firms for a library project, interview three firms, and vote on allowing negotiations with the selected firm. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions expected beyond potential votes on minutes and firm selection.

• Interviews with Oudens Ello Architecture, Finegold Alexander Architects, and Johnson Roberts Associates
• Potential vote to accept previous meeting minutes
• Potential vote to allow OPM to begin negotiations with selected firm

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is holding a public hearing to discuss the FY26 Budget. This meeting allows for public input on the town's proposed spending for the next fiscal year.

• Public hearing on the FY26 Budget

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to receive updates on the MA Public Libraries Construction Program and the Director's report. The board will also consider action items regarding donation thank-you letters and a letter concerning funding cuts to IMLS and MBLC.

• MA Public Libraries Construction Program update
• Action item: Thank you letter for donations
• Action item: Letter regarding cuts to IMLS and MBLC

Town Clerk & Elections

The Town Clerk's office is conducting a public testing of election tabulators for the upcoming Town Election. This is a procedural event to ensure equipment functionality.

• Testing of election tabulators on May 21, 2025, at 8:30 A.M.

Select Board

The Select Board will review the final draft of the 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and the FY2026 Annual Town Budget. Members will also discuss an alternate budget for the Town Meeting and the Town Administrator search process.

• Review of FY2026 Annual Town Budget
• Water/Sewer/Trash abatements totaling $1,086.88
• One-day liquor license for VEW Post #523 for May 26, 2025
• Taxi-Livery License Renewal for 423 Water Street
• Firefighter Step 3 Grievance Hearing in Executive Session

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)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the FY26 Budget and associated Articles. The session includes a review of the May 16, 2025, meeting minutes.

• FY26 Budget and Articles

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will review responses to a request for qualifications for a design firm and rank the top four firms for interviews. No decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Review design firm RFQs
• Rank top 4 firms for interviews

School Committee

The School Committee will review and approve bills and minutes from the previous meeting, celebrate Students of the Month and staff retirees, and discuss several administrative items including the FY26 budget version C, the search for a Director of Special Education, and the superintendent contract. They will also set early dismissal times for the last day of school on June 17.

• FY26 Budget Version C discussion
• Director of Special Education search update
• Superintendent contract discussion
• Dismissal times for last day of school (June 17: CHS 10:30 a.m., CMS 11:00 a.m., CES 11:30 a.m.)
• CHS Innovation Career Pathway Designation

Fuller Field Commission

The Fuller Field Commission will hold a routine meeting on May 14, 2025, at the Clinton Parks & Recreation Building. The agenda includes only procedural items: reviewing and accepting previous meeting minutes and receiving a facilities and grounds update. No votes on expenditures, policy changes, or public hearings are scheduled.

• Review and acceptance of previous meeting minutes
• Facilities & Grounds update

Fuller Field Commission

The Fuller Field Commission will consider accepting previous meeting minutes and receive a facilities and grounds update. No specific proposals, contracts, or financial items are scheduled for decision.

• Review and acceptance of previous meeting minutes
• Facilities & Grounds update

Cultural Council

The council will receive a guest representative from the Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce to explore a proposed Visitor's Center on High St. They will also discuss planning for a spring award reception and review leadership roles and associated tasks. The agenda includes no votes or binding decisions; all items are discussions or planning matters.

• Guest representative from Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce to discuss initiative for a Visitor's Center on High St.
• Planning Award Reception in the spring (date, venue, invitations to be determined)
• Explanation of leadership roles and tasks associated with council functions

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee will meet to review updates on land stewardship, including climate resiliency and invasive species control. The body will also discuss farm usage and upcoming 2025 public programs.

• Wetlands, Grasslands, and Forest Stewardship Plan Revision
• Invasive species control updates including Loosestrife beetles on May 23, 2025
• Updates on electricity in the barn and farmhouse usage
• 2025 programs including photography workshops and StoryWalk®
• Review of Rauscher Farm usage violations

Parks & Recreation

The Clinton Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to review and accept minutes from the previous meeting. Department updates will be presented on facilities and grounds, as well as parks and recreation, including a specific update on Carlisle Park. No new proposals, public hearings, or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Review and acceptance of previous meeting minutes
• Update on Carlisle Park
• Facilities and grounds update
• Parks and recreation department update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review minutes, discuss the FY26 budget and related articles, and handle old and new business. No specific dollar amounts or project details are listed in the agenda.

• Review of minutes
• FY26 Budget and Articles discussion

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee and Select Board Budget Subcommittee are meeting to discuss the FY26 Budget.

• FY26 Budget discussion

Permanent Building Committee

The School Building Sub-Committee (SBC) is meeting to discuss updates on several town building projects, including the Council on Aging Carriage House and Bigelow Library. The primary focus is on the Clinton Middle School project, with approvals for invoices, commitments, and contract amendments. Other items include updates from LPA|A, Fontaine, National Grid, and discussion of the Mini GMP and change order process.

• Council on Aging Carriage House update
• Bigelow Library Owner's Project Manager update
• Clinton Middle School invoices and commitments for approval
• Financial budget update with contract amendments
• Mini GMP update and change order process discussion

Board of Health

The Clinton Board of Health will hold a meeting on May 13, 2025, to discuss a tobacco license application for a new convenience store at 830 Main Street, hear an appeal from Clinton Gas and Service regarding a tobacco violation, and address housing complaints. The board will also handle old and new business.

• Tobacco license application for new convenience store at 830 Main Street
• Clinton Gas and Service tobacco violation appeal
• Housing complaints discussion
• Old and new business items

Housing Authority

The Clinton Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to decide on several HUD and EOHLC approvals, including a revised utility allowance effective July 1, 2025, and updated income limits for state-aided housing. The board will also consider a contract for the executive director, approve a payment for an electrical upgrade at Clinton 200-1, and select a low bidder for basketball court improvements at Harborview Apartments. Public comment will be heard.

• HUD approval of revised utility allowance effective July 1, 2025
• EOHLC approval of revised income limits for state-aided public housing and AHVP
• EOHLC approval of payment #14 for complete electrical upgrade at Clinton 200-1
• HUD approval of 2nd low bidder for basketball court improvements at Harborview Apartments
• EOHLC/HUD approval of executive director’s contract

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to discuss several variance requests and land use inquiries. The agenda includes requests for garages, a duplex, and a vehicle inspection station.

• Variance request for 20 West Ledge Road (William Currie)
• Variance request for 4 Eileen Avenue (Nancy Moran)
• Variance request for a duplex at 3 Arthur St. (Joshua Mwongera)
• Inquiry on car detail and vehicle inspection station at 1042 Main St. and 50 Allen St. (Tom Lan)
• Variance request for a garage at 43 Vale Street (Nina and Alessandro Souza)

Finance Committee

The Clinton Finance Committee will hold a public meeting on May 8, 2025. The agenda is largely procedural and includes review of minutes, discussion of the FY26 Budget, old business, new business, and public comment. No specific votes, dollar amounts, or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Discussion of FY26 Budget
• Public comment period

Select Board

The Clinton Select Board will review the draft FY2026 town budget and the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant. They will also consider several contract awards, including an Ash Street CDBG grant construction contract and a road resurfacing contract with P.J. Keating, Inc. License transfers and a late-night closing request for Hometown Tavern are on the agenda. The meeting includes three executive sessions for union negotiations and employment agreements.

• Ash Street CDBG Grant Construction Contract Award
• Church Street Municipal Lot Charging Station Easements
• Road Resurfacing Contract Award to P.J. Keating, Inc.
• Issuance of licenses from Tee's Liberty Tavern to Hometown Tavern for 301 High Street
• Late Night Closing Request for Hometown Tavern During 2025

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)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to the Zoning By-laws, including deleting Section 4330 (prohibited accessory structures), amending Section 4320, and inserting a new section 4325. The board will also consider a citizen's petition to add Section 6900 for the Fenway Bark Dog Resort at 4744 Main Street, and replace the Flood Plain Protection Overlay District (Section 8100) with a new version. Additionally, the board will continue a site plan review for Faria Realty Trust at 625 Main Street and 13-15 Water Street, and hold informal discussions on conceptual plans and a special permit re-application for Wachusett Cannabis Inc. at 470 Main Street.

• Amend zoning bylaw: delete Section 4330, amend Section 4320, add Section 4325
• Citizen's petition for Fenway Bark Dog Resort at 4744 Main Street as new Section 6900
• Replace Flood Plain Protection Overlay District (delete Section 8100, add new)
• Site plan review continuation: Faria Realty Trust at 625 Main Street & 13-15 Water Street
• Informal: Wachusett Cannabis Inc. special permit re-application at 470 Main Street

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss a tobacco license application and a violation appeal. The board is also scheduled to address housing complaints.

• Tobacco license application for new convenience store at 830 Main St.
• Tobacco violation appeal for Clinton Gas and Service
• Housing complaints

School Committee

The School Committee will consider and possibly vote on a School Choice Vote Amendment and a CTA Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). They will also receive updates on the FY26 budget, the Clinton Middle School building project, and end-of-year logistics. Public comment and reports from advisory committees are scheduled.

• Vote on School Choice Vote Amendment
• Vote on CTA MOA (teacher contract)
• FY26 Budget Update
• CMS Building Project Update
• Approval of bills and minutes from April 14, 2025

Finance Committee

The Clinton Finance Committee will meet on April 29, 2025 to review minutes and discuss the FY26 Budget. The agenda also includes old business and new business items. No further details are provided in the agenda.

• Review of FY26 Budget

Retirement Board

The Clinton Retirement Board is meeting to review routine monthly accounting from the investment consultant, approve minutes, and handle correspondence. The agenda contains no specific votes, dollar amounts, or policy changes—only procedural items.

• Review of Stanley Starr Jr.'s month-to-date/year-to-date investment consultant accounting and treasurer reconciliation
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Review of monthly correspondence
• Public comment period
• Old business and new business (none specified)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will meet to review and discuss proposed changes to the Personnel By-Law. The agenda also includes setting the next meeting date and adjournment. No other substantive items are listed.

• Review and proposed changes to the Personnel By-Law

Finance Committee

The Clinton Finance Committee and Select Board will hold a joint public meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. No specific proposals or votes are listed; the agenda is limited to budget discussion.

• FY26 Budget Discussion

Conservation Commission

The Clinton Conservation Commission will discuss an enforcement order for 14 Bolton Road (19 Bolton Property Holdings LLC) as new business. Continued items include a Notice of Intent for the MWRA River Road North Dike project pending peer review, and a Notice of Intent for 42 Henry Street pending additional info. The commission will also receive committee reports, review mail including a CSX Transportation vegetation management notification, and approve invoices including a $10 National Grid payment.

• Enforcement Order for 14 Bolton Road (Mikaelle Lima / 19 Bolton Property Holdings LLC)
• Notice of Intent for MWRA River Road North Dike, Wachusett Reservoir (pending peer review)
• Notice of Intent for 42 Henry Street, George Baberkov (pending additional info)
• Invoices to be approved including National Grid $10
• CSX Transportation vegetation management notification

Select Board

The Select Board and Finance Committee are holding a joint meeting to conduct a budget debriefing. The discussion will focus on departmental requests for the Fiscal Year 2026 Town Budget.

• Budget debriefing on departmental requests for Fiscal Year 2026

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.

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will hold a regular meeting including public comment, a Friends of the Library update, and approval of February meeting minutes. A key item is the MA Public Libraries Construction Program Update and progress reports from the director and subcommittees.

• Approval of minutes from February meeting – action item
• MA Public Libraries Construction Program Update/Progress Reports
• Subcommittee updates: Advocacy, Policy, PR/promotional
• Confirmation of next meeting date: May 27

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint budget meeting with the Finance Committee to debrief the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. They will also conduct a public hearing for a common victualler license at 165 High Street, discuss a contract award for the Mass Central Rail Trail engineer, review a DCR grant for Rauscher Farm forest stewardship, and consider a health insurance renewal proposal. Other items include reviewing the draft 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant and administrative business such as town hall use for graduation and a late night closing request.

• Joint Budget Meeting with Finance Committee — FY2026 budget debrief
• Common Victualler License Public Hearing — 165 High Street (Nina’s Pizza LLC)
• Mass Central Rail Trail Engineer Contract Award
• DCR Grant for Rauscher Farm Forest Stewardship Plan Update
• Health Insurance Renewal Proposal and Review of Draft 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

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)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee and Select Board are holding a joint meeting to discuss the FY26 budget. The agenda includes a budget presentation from the Human Resource Department.

• FY26 Budget Presentation - Human Resource Dept.
• FY26 Budget Discussion

Parks & Recreation

The Parks & Recreation Commission will hear a public presentation from guest speaker Jack Sullivan regarding the skate park. The meeting also includes review of previous minutes and department updates on facilities, grounds, and parks and recreation. No decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only agenda.

• Guest presentation by Jack Sullivan on the Skate Park
• Review and acceptance of previous meeting minutes
• Facilities & Grounds Update
• Parks & Recreation Update

Fuller Field Commission

The Fuller Field Commission will meet to receive updates on facilities, grounds, and Parks & Recreation. The commission will review a field usage request from Nashoba Baseball for Spring 2025.

• Review of Nashoba Baseball 2025 field usage request

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will discuss the status of open positions and review proposed changes to the town's personnel by-laws. The board will also set the next meeting date. No specific dollar amounts or contracts are mentioned.

• Status of open positions
• Personnel By-Law Review & Proposed Changes
• Next meeting date determination

School Committee

The Clinton School Committee will hold a public hearing on the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The hearing is scheduled for April 14, 2025 at Clinton High School Library. A copy of the proposed budget will be available on the district website.

• Public hearing on the proposed 2025-2026 school department budget

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss budget versions B and C and receive a Finance Committee presentation. The body is also reviewing several health policies and receiving updates on the CMS building project.

• Review of Budget Version B and Budget C recommendations
• Finance Committee presentation
• Review of health policies EEB-1, EBBC, IMG, JLBA, JLC, JLCB, and JLUCC
• CMS Building Project update regarding salvage items
• School Choice vote

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee and Select Board will hold a joint public meeting to review FY26 budget presentations from the Conservation Commission, Parks and Recreation, and the School Department. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda; this is a discussion and information-gathering session.

• FY26 budget presentation: Conservation Commission
• FY26 budget presentation: Parks and Recreation
• FY26 budget presentation: School Department

Select Board

The Select Board and Finance Committee are holding a joint meeting to review budget requests for Fiscal Year 2026. Presentations will be provided by four specific town departments.

• FY2026 budget request: Conservation Commission
• FY2026 budget request: Parks & Recreation Department
• FY2026 budget request: Human Resources Department
• FY2026 budget request: School Department - Budget Version B

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.

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee will review minutes, accept public comment, and discuss updates on adaptive land management, trails, and climate resiliency habitat programs. Old business includes progress on the Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond, farmhouse historical research, pollinator meadow, invasive species control, and electricity in the barn. New business has no agenda items. The meeting also provides updates on 2025 programs such as photography workshops, a Fresh Water Jellyfish presentation, and a StoryWalk.

• Update on Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond and Permanent Building Committee
• Climate Resiliency habitat review and Forest Stewardship Plan revision (climate adaptability)
• Adaptive Land Management including No Mow May and trail maintenance
• Invasive Species Control updates
• 2025 programs: photography workshops with Steve McGrath, Fresh Water Jellyfish presentation, StoryWalk

Class II Dealer License Review Committee

The Class II Dealer License Review Committee will meet to discuss regulations and review the application process for Class II car dealers. Members from the Zoning Board, Planning Board, and Select Board will participate. No decisions or applications are on the agenda; it is a discussion-only session.

• Discussion of Class II car dealer regulations
• Review of the Class II dealer application process

Housing Authority

The Clinton Housing Authority will meet to approve payments and contracts related to facility improvements. The body will also consider the Executive Director's contract.

• Approval of Executive Director’s Contract
• Payment #13 for ARPA Targeted Award electrical upgrades (Fish#: 064114)
• Anticipated Contract Award for Midrise sprinkler retrofit (Fish#: 064074)

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee's School Building Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially approve several items related to the Clinton Middle School project, including invoices, commitments, bid packages (3B & 4), and updates from LPA|A and Fontaine. Also on the agenda are a revised construction estimate for the Council on Aging Carriage House, a contract review for the Bigelow Library Owner's Project Manager, and a design proposal for the Rauscher Farm Walkway. The meeting includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.

• Clinton Middle School bid package 3B & 4 updates
• Clinton Middle School invoices and commitments for approval
• Council on Aging Carriage House revised construction estimate
• Bigelow Library Owner's Project Manager contract review
• Rauscher Farm Walkway design proposal

Library Trustees Policy Subcommittee

The Policy Subcommittee of the Board of Library Trustees will meet to review a draft policy on ICE and patron privacy. The meeting also includes public comment and scheduling of the next meeting. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review of draft policy on ICE and patron privacy (dated April 2, 2025)
• Public comment period
• Scheduling of next meeting date

Select Board

The Select Board will decide on awarding an engineer contract for the Mass Central Rail Trail, select a final design for the Depot Square Mural Project, and appoint a candidate to the Council on Aging Board. The agenda also includes updates on ARPA projects, IT upgrades, and other administrative business.

• Mass Central Rail Trail Engineer Contract Award
• Depot Square Mural Project Final Design Selection
• Council on Aging Board Vacancy Appointment (candidates: Joseph Quintal and Patricia O'Malley)
• ARPA Projects & Reporting Update
• IT Upgrade Project Update

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 Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Finance Committee to receive a presentation on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget requests from the Police, Emergency Management, and Fire Departments. The meeting will also include discussion of the Treasurer-Collector and Town Administrator salaries.

• Presentation of FY2026 budget requests from Police Department
• Presentation of FY2026 budget requests from Emergency Management
• Presentation of FY2026 budget requests from Fire Department
• Discussion of Treasurer-Collector salary review
• Discussion of Town Administrator salary review

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.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on a special permit for Clare Cifrino at 1075 Main Street, an ANR plan for Souza at 189 Park Street (continued), site plan review for Faria Realty Trust at 625 Main Street and 13-15 Water Street, and a combined site plan review/special permit for Yanling Zeng at 119 Chestnut Street. An informal discussion will cover converting a two-family to three-family at 30 Spruce Street. Old business includes approval of prior minutes and updates on ongoing projects.

• Special Permit – Clare Cifrino, 1075 Main Street
• ANR – Jim and Joanne Souza, 189 Park Street (continuation)
• Site Plan Review – Faria Realty Trust, 625 Main Street & 13-15 Water Street
• Site Plan Review/Special Permit – Yanling (Rebecca) Zeng, 119 Chestnut Street
• Informal: Krisller Souza, 30 Spruce Street – convert 2-family to 3-family unit

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee and Select Board will hold a joint meeting to hear FY26 departmental budget presentations. The body will also conduct salary reviews for the Town Administrator and the Treasurer/Collector.

• FY26 Police Department budget presentation
• FY26 Fire Department budget presentation
• Treasurer/Collector salary review and discussion
• Town Administrator salary review and discussion

School Committee

The Clinton School Committee will hold a public hearing to discuss the proposed budget for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2025, at the Clinton High School Library.

• Public hearing on the Proposed Budget for the 2025-2026 School Year

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will meet to discuss the status of open positions and review proposed changes to Personnel By-Laws.

• Status of open positions
• Personnel By-Law review and proposed changes

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee will conduct interviews with three firms—P3/Project Planning Professionals, Colliers Engineering & Design, and CHA Consulting—for the role of Owner's Project Manager for the Clinton library project. Following the interviews, the committee will select a firm to oversee the project. Old and new business will also be discussed.

• Interviews for Library Project Owner's Project Manager: P3/Project Planning Professionals, Colliers Engineering & Design, CHA Consulting
• Selection of Owner's Project Manager for the library project
• Old and new business

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to address housing complaints and review abandoned properties, along with old and new business. No specific details or actions are listed on the agenda, so the meeting may involve general discussion or updates on these topics.

• Housing Complaints
• Abandoned Property Review
• Old and New Business

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss several pending Notices of Intent and a request for a Certificate of Compliance. The body is awaiting additional information or peer reviews for multiple projects before taking action.

• Notice of Intent for River Road North Dike Wachusett Reservoir (MWRA)
• Notice of Intent for 42 Henry Street (George Baberkov)
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 14 Bolton Road (Bruno Silva/19 Bolton Property Holdings LLC)
• National Grid invoice for $10
• Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee report

Permanent Building Committee

The School Building Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the Clinton Middle School project. The body will review value engineering items and the 60% Construction Documents package.

• Review of Value Engineering (VE) items
• Review and approval of 60% Construction Documents (CD) package

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee and Select Board will hold a joint public meeting to review proposed FY26 departmental budgets for Facilities and Public Works, and discuss the ongoing Town Administrator search and related budget considerations. No votes or decisions are listed; the agenda is limited to presentations and discussion.

• FY26 budget presentation for Facilities Department
• FY26 budget presentation for DPW
• Town Administrator search and budget discussion

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee and Select Board will hold a joint public meeting to receive budget presentations from the Facilities and DPW departments for fiscal year 2026. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is limited to departmental budget overviews.

• FY26 budget presentation — Facilities Department
• FY26 budget presentation — Department of Public Works

Library Board of Trustees

The Clinton Library Board of Trustees will convene on March 25, 2025, at 6:00 PM in the Library Community Room to conduct routine business, including approving the minutes from the February meeting and receiving an update on the Massachusetts Public Libraries Construction Program. The agenda also includes director and subcommittee reports, time for public comment, and confirmation of future meeting dates.

• Approval of minutes from February meeting
• MA Public Libraries Construction Program Update

Retirement Board

The Clinton Retirement Board will meet to discuss the FY26 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for retirees. The agenda also includes routine review of investment reports, meeting minutes, and monthly correspondence, along with public comment and old/new business.

• Discussion of FY26 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for retirees
• Review of Stanley Starr Jr. investment consultant monthly accounting and treasurer reconciliation
• Review of meeting minutes
• Review of monthly correspondence
• Public comment period

Select Board

The Select Board and Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting to hear budget request presentations for Fiscal Year 2026. The session will focus on specific town departments and the Town Administrator search.

• FY2026 budget request for Facilities and Grounds Department
• FY2026 budget request for Department of Public Works
• Town Administrator search and budget discussion

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.

School Committee

The Clinton School Committee will review Budget Version B for FY26, proposed curriculum changes for 2025-2026, and an update on the CMS Building Project with a ceremonial groundbreaking planned for September 2025. The agenda also includes routine approvals of bills and minutes, superintendent and committee reports, and public comment. A Budget Public Hearing is scheduled for April 14, 2025.

• Budget Version B for FY26
• Proposed Curriculum Changes for 2025-2026
• CMS Building Project Update with ceremonial groundbreaking in September 2025
• Budget Public Hearing on April 14, 2025
• Staffing Update and Grant Updates

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on a Class II license change of ownership at 60 Water Street and a livery license at 157 Green Street. They will also discuss Earth Day clean-up, the Clinton Greenway Conservation Trust plant sale, site set-up plans for the Wheat Community Center on High Street and a development at 830-984 Main Street. The meeting includes an executive session for a Step 3 grievance hearing and fire union contract renewal negotiations.

• Public hearing: Class II license change of ownership at 60 Water Street (FM Autobody Collision to Priority Used Autos LLC)
• Public hearing: Livery license at 157 Green Street (Anton Peterson Alves De Paula d/b/a ADP Transporting LLC)
• Executive session: Step 3 grievance hearing (IAFF Local 3189) and fire union contract renewal negotiation
• Discussion of site set-up plans for Wheat Community Center (High Street) and 830-984 Main Street development
• Review of Pop-Up Event/Market Initiative and Open Town Meeting Warrant articles

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

Select Board

The Select Board and Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting to hear FY2026 budget requests from three town departments. The board will also present a request for funds to assist in recruiting a Town Administrator.

• FY2026 budget requests from Bigelow Public Library, Council on Aging, and Parks & Recreation Department
• Proposed $14,000 Reserve Fund transfer to hire Community Paradigm Associates, LLC for Town Administrator recruitment

The Finance Committee voted 3-1 not to approve a $14,000 reserve fund transfer requested by the Select Board to hire a consultant for the town administrator recruitment. The decision followed debate about whether to instead offer the funds to the current administrator to stay. The joint meeting also reviewed FY26 budgets for the library, Council on Aging, and other departments, with no other formal votes taken.

• Denied $14,000 reserve fund transfer for town administrator search consultant (3-1)
• Reviewed FY26 Bigelow Free Public Library budget
• Reviewed FY26 Council on Aging budget
• Reviewed FY26 Park & Recreation budget (director absent, rescheduled)
• Discussed projected 24.6% health insurance increase for FY26
• Discussed shared conservation agent salary split with Sterling

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee and Select Board will hold a joint meeting to hear FY26 departmental budget presentations. The body will also consider a request for a Reserve Fund transfer to hire a recruitment firm.

• FY26 budget presentations for Library, Council on Aging, and Parks & Recreation
• Proposed $14,000.00 Reserve Fund Transfer for a Town Administrator recruitment firm

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will discuss the status of open town positions and continue a review of the Personnel By-Law, focusing on Part 5 (Benefits) with proposed changes from Human Resources. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no votes on specific contracts or ordinances.

• Review of HR proposed changes to Part 5 (Benefits) of the Personnel By-Law
• Status update on current open town positions

Permanent Building Committee

The School Building Sub-Committee is meeting to review updates and approvals for the Clinton Middle School project. The body will discuss geothermal procurement, value engineering, and the mini-GMP process.

• Approval of Clinton Middle School invoices and commitments
• Approval of Carriage House invoice
• Updates on Bigelow Library, Rauscher Farm Walkway and Bridge Project, and Carriage House
• Geothermal procurement and Value Engineering (VE) updates
• Review of Mini-GMP process and Third Party Inspection

Housing Authority

The Clinton Housing Authority is holding a special meeting on March 17, 2025, to meet with the State Representative and Senator. No other business items are listed on the agenda, indicating this is a discussion-only meeting with state legislators.

• Meeting with State Representative and Senator

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee is meeting to review updates on land stewardship, infrastructure, and policy. The body will also discuss a series of planned educational programs and workshops for 2025.

• Updates on Wetlands, Grasslands, and Forest Stewardship Plan Revision
• Status of electricity in the barn and farmhouse usage research
• Update on Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond
• Review of Drone Usage Policy
• 2025 Programs including photography workshops with Steve McGrath and StoryWalk® 2025

Housing Authority

The Clinton Housing Authority will hold public hearings for the Federal and State Agency Plans. The board will also consider approving the HUD Annual Plan for July 1, 2025, and the HUD 5-Year Action Plan (2025-2029), as well as the DHCD Annual Plan for July 1, 2026. Other items include approval of minutes, authorization of payment of bills, public comment, and the Executive Director's report.

• Public hearing for the Federal Agency Plan
• Public hearing for the State Agency Plan
• Approval of HUD Annual Plan for July 1, 2025
• Approval of HUD 5-Year Action Plan (2025-2029)
• Approval of DHCD Annual Plan for July 1, 2026

Permanent Building Committee

The School Building Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss the progress of the Clinton Middle School project. The body will review invoices, commitments, and updates regarding procurement and engineering.

• Approval of Clinton Middle School invoices and commitments
• Value Engineering (VE) update
• Geothermal procurement update
• Third party inspection update
• Mini-GMP process discussion

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to address housing complaints. The agenda includes a review of an abandoned property located at 72 Chestnut St.

• Review of abandoned property at 72 Chestnut St.
• Discussion of housing complaints

Fuller Field Commission

The Fuller Field Commission will meet on March 10, 2025 to approve previous meeting minutes, receive updates on facilities and parks, and consider spring 2025 field usage requests from Nashoba Baseball and a Grays Field usage request with a donation.

• Review of Nashoba Baseball 2025 field usage request
• Grays Field Usage Request and Donation
• Facilities & Grounds Update
• Parks & Recreation Update

Fuller Field Commission

The Fuller Field Commission is meeting for a site visit of the Field House and Concession Stand. The meeting is located at Fuller Field, 560 High Street.

• Site visit of the Field House & Concession Stand on Fuller Field

School Committee

The Clinton School Committee will meet to approve bills and minutes, hear public comment, and receive the Superintendent's report covering staffing changes, technology updates, Budget Version A, and a student activity funds transfer. The committee will also discuss old business items including the Leicester CTE MOA and the AMSA expansion vote by DESE. Reports from advisory and sub-committees are scheduled.

• Approval of bills and minutes from February 10, 2025 meeting
• Superintendent report: Staffing changes, Technology update, Budget Version A
• Student Activity Funds Transfer
• CMS Building Project update
• Old Business: Leicester CTE MOA and AMSA Expansion Vote by DESE

Parks & Recreation

The commission will hear a public presentation from Jack Sullivan regarding the skate park, along with routine updates on facilities, grounds, and parks. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of housekeeping and department reports.

• Guest speaker Jack Sullivan presenting on the skate park
• Distribution of Carlisle Park map

Select Board

The Clinton Select Board will hold public hearings for a commercial garage license at 184 Stone Street and a livery license at 157 Green Street. They will discuss a host community agreement with Wachusett Cannabis Inc. for 470 Main Street. The board will also vote on CDBG contract awards for the Ash Street project ($27,680) and Downtown Sidewalk Improvements ($29,930) to GCG Associates, and consider a vacant storefront registry and pop-up market initiative.

• Public hearing for Commercial Garage License at 184 Stone Street (HM Garage Auto Repair Inc.)
• Public hearing for Livery License at 157 Green Street (ADP Transporting LLC)
• Cannabis Product Manufacturing Host Community Agreement for 470 Main Street (Wachusett Cannabis Inc.)
• CDBG contract award for Ash Street Resident Engineering Services to GCG Associates, $27,680
• CDBG contract award for Downtown Sidewalk Improvements Design and Resident Engineering to GCG Associates, $29,930

The Select Board approved negotiations for a host community agreement with Wachusett Cannabis Inc. to include product manufacturing at 470 Main Street, with a 4-1 vote. The board also approved several contracts, including engineering services for Ash Street and downtown sidewalk improvements, and a town administrator search firm contract. A livery license hearing for 157 Green Street was tabled due to no applicant attendance.

• Approved host community agreement negotiations for Wachusett Cannabis Inc. to include manufacturing at 470 Main St (4-1)
• Approved transfer of Commercial Garage License for 184 Stone Street to HM Garage Auto Repair (unanimous)
• Tabled livery license hearing for 157 Green Street (unanimous)
• Approved engineering contract for Ash Street residential drainage to GCG Associates for $27,680 (unanimous)
• Approved engineering contract for downtown sidewalk improvements to GCG Associates for $29,930 (unanimous)
• Approved Town Administrator search firm contract to Community Paradigm (4-1)
• Approved reserve fund transfer request to Finance Committee for search firm (4-1)
• Approved $750 donation to Clinton Athletic Boosters for CHS baseball game at Polar Park (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Clinton Planning Board will hold public hearings and continuations on site plan reviews for multiple properties, including a continuation for the Clinton Middle School project and reviews for commercial properties on Main Street and Water Street. The board will also discuss an open space and recreation plan letter and an informal complaint. Old business includes approving prior meeting minutes.

• Site Plan Review/Special Permit continuation for Clinton Real Estate Development at 830-894 Main Street
• Site Plan Review continuation for Clinton Middle School at 100-2 West Boylston Street
• Site Plan Review for Faria Realty Trust at 625 Main Street & 13-15 Water Street
• Site Plan Review/Special Permit for Yanling Zeng at 119 Chestnut Street
• Informal discussion of a complaint from Erik Merrigan (Liberty Compassion)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider a Notice of Intent from the MWRA for the River Road North Dike at Wachusett Reservoir, pending peer review, and another NOI at 42 Henry Street pending additional info. New business includes a site modification request at 129 Clark Street by Unified Real Estate. The commission will also continue a request for Certificate of Compliance at 14 Bolton Road, receive committee reports from Rauscher Farm Management, and approve routine invoices including Konica Minolta ($86.91) and National Grid ($20).

• Requested site modification at 129 Clark Street (Unified Real Estate)
• Request for Certificate of Compliance at 14 Bolton Road (Bruno Silva/19 Bolton Property Holdings LLC)
• Notice of Intent for River Road North Dike, Wachusett Reservoir (MWRA) pending peer review
• Notice of Intent at 42 Henry Street (George Baberkov) pending additional info
• Approval of invoices: Konica Minolta $86.91, National Grid $20

Library Trustees Policy Subcommittee

The Bigelow Free Public Library's Policy Subcommittee will review draft policies on travel, sustainable purchasing for furniture and carpets, and partnerships. The meeting is for discussion only, with no votes or final decisions expected.

• Review of travel policy (SLI cert. recommendation)
• Review of low VOC/sustainable purchasing policy for furniture and carpets
• Review of partnership policy

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will receive an update on the Massachusetts Public Libraries Construction Program and consider adopting recommended policies as an action item. They will also hear reports from the director and subcommittees, including a debrief on the February 7 legislative breakfast. The meeting includes approval of January minutes and setting future meeting dates.

• Update on MA Public Libraries Construction Program (discussion)
• Adoption of recommended policies (action item)
• Debrief on legislative breakfast held Feb 7
• Approval of minutes from January meeting
• Director's report and subcommittee updates

Retirement Board

The Clinton Retirement Board will meet to review investment consultant accounting, monthly minutes, and correspondence. A key discussion item is the FY26 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for retirees. Public comment will also be heard.

• FY26 COLA discussion for retirement benefits
• Stanley Starr Jr. investment consultant accounting and treasurer reconciliation
• Review of meeting minutes
• Monthly correspondence review

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review minutes from the previous meeting and discuss FY2025 abatement applications and their processing. Old and new business will also be addressed, with time for public comment. The meeting is open to the public.

• Review of minutes from previous meeting
• Review FY2025 abatement applications and process
• Old and new business
• Public comment

Library Advocacy & Outreach Subcommittee

The Library Advocacy Subcommittee of the Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss communication about a grant, advocacy activities, and fundraising strategies. Old business includes reviewing the advocacy plan, continued discussion on environmental justice, and the capital campaign outreach to potential donors and board members. The meeting is a discussion-only session with public comment at the start.

• Discussion of communication about a grant
• Review advocacy plan for Trustees
• Capital campaign outreach to potential donors/board members
• Continued discussion on environmental justice and advocacy
• Public comment opportunity

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on proposed water/sewer and trash/recycle rate adjustments, with Kevin Bartlett, Superintendent of Public Works, presenting. The board will also consider administrative business including a one-day liquor license for St. John's Parish and abatement requests totaling $7,698.42, as well as a possible award of an engineering contract for the Main Street Culvert Replacement Project for $116,100. Executive sessions are scheduled for union grievance and contract negotiations.

• Water/Sewer Rate Adjustment Public Hearing
• Trash/Recycle Rate Adjustment Public Hearing
• One-Day Liquor License for St. John's Parish Irish Supper on 3/15/25
• Water/Sewer/Trash Abatement Requests for $7,698.42
• Award of resident engineering services for Main Street Culvert Replacement Project to Haley Ward for $116,100

The Select Board unanimously approved proposed water/sewer rate adjustments (3% for FY25 and FY26) and new regulations with fees, including a $150 curb shut-off charge and $500 water meter tampering penalty. They also approved $7,689.42 in water/sewer/trash abatements, a one-day beer and wine license for St. John's Parish, an engineering contract for the Main Street culvert project, and appointed Jarrod Aponte as Interim Treasurer/Collector.

• Approved water/sewer rate adjustments (3% for FY25 and FY26) (unanimous)
• Approved water/sewer regulations with new fees (unanimous)
• Approved $7,689.42 in water/sewer/trash abatements (unanimous, amended to verify two accounts)
• Approved one-day beer and wine license for St. John's Parish Irish Supper on March 15, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved $116,000 engineering contract with Haley & Ward for Main Street culvert project (unanimous)
• Approved Jarrod Aponte as Interim Treasurer/Collector (unanimous)
• Approved trash/recycle rate adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 5, 2025 (unanimous)

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee is meeting to review land management updates and discuss the repurposing of farm buildings for conservation and recreational use. The body will also review proposed 2025 public programs, including photography workshops and a StoryWalk® installation.

• Repurposing Rauscher Farm buildings for conservation and recreational use
• Review of Drone Usage Policy
• Updates on Wetlands, Grasslands, and Forest Stewardship Plan Revision
• Photography workshops with Steve McGrath on April 12 and May 10, 2025
• StoryWalk® 2025 installation of 'Over and Under the Pond' from July to November

Parks & Recreation

This is a routine meeting of the Clinton Parks and Recreation Commission. They will review minutes from January, receive facilities updates, and discuss spring field usage. No major decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Review and acceptance of January 8, 2025, meeting minutes
• Facilities report and updates
• Department updates and spring field usage discussion

Fuller Field Commission

The Fuller Field Commission will meet to review previous minutes and receive a facilities update. The body will set a date for a site walk-through of the field house and concession stand and discuss rental agreement requirements for the concession stand.

• Setting a date for Fuller Concession Stand and Field House site walk-through
• Discussion of Concession Stand Rental Agreement requirements

Housing Authority

The Clinton Housing Authority will consider approving a payment application for federal ARPA funds to complete electrical upgrades, along with routine business such as minutes, bills, and the executive director's report.

• Approval of EOHLC application for payment #11 for Fish# 064114, ARPA Targeted Award: Electrical upgrades
• Approval of minutes from January 14, 2025
• Authorization of payment of bills
• Public comment period
• Executive Director’s Report

Zoning Board

The Clinton Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on February 11, 2025, at 7:30 PM to consider three variance requests and two informal matters. The main item is a special permit/variance application by Clinton Real Estate Development for 830-894 Main Street. The board will also handle old business and approve minutes.

• Variance request for 80-82 Chestnut Street (Gabriela V. Varano)
• Special permit/variance for 830-894 Main Street (Clinton Real Estate Development)
• Variance request for 435 Wilson Street (Terrance and Kelly Decoteau)
• Informal discussion: Peter Cote at 45 Franklin Street
• Informal discussion: Joao Souza and Scherlon Fonseca at 1042 Main Street

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee's School Building Sub-Committee will discuss the Massachusetts Public Construction Grant for the Bigelow Library, an update on the Cable Television Studio Project and Carriage House, and the Rauscher Farm Walkway and Bridge to Clamshell Pond Project. They will also review previous meeting minutes, Clinton Middle School invoices and commitments, an LPA|A update and life cycle cost review, an RFQ update, and the third-party inspection process and timeline.

• Massachusetts Public Construction Grant for Bigelow Library
• Cable Television Studio Project update
• Rauscher Farm Walkway and Bridge to Clamshell Pond Project
• Clinton Middle School invoices and commitments for approval
• Third Party Inspection Process and Timeline

School Committee

The Clinton School Committee will discuss and potentially vote on the 2025-2026 school year calendar recommendation, along with updates on CMS building projects and Career & Technical Education partnerships. The agenda also includes second readings of several policies (JIC, JICA, SICC, EEAEC, JICB, ADF) and presentation of staff survey results. Public comment and committee reports round out the meeting.

• 2025-2026 School Year Calendar Recommendation
• Career & Technical Education Partnerships update
• CMS Building Projects with a Building Committee meeting on Feb 11
• Policies for second reading: JIC, JICA, SICC, EEAEC, JICB, ADF
• Staff Survey Results and CMS survey next steps

Library Trustees Project Promotion Subcommittee

The Project Promotion Subcommittee of the Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss communications regarding a grant and the potential hiring of an expert. The body will also discuss coordination with the Capital Campaign fundraising committee.

• Discussion of communication about grant
• Discussion of hiring an expert
• Coordination with the Capital Campaign fundraising committee

Cable Television Committee

The Cable Television Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss operational updates and collaborations. The agenda includes reviews of the weekly programming schedule and studio status.

• School and Town collaboration
• Studio update
• Weekly programming schedule
• Filming of municipal meetings — Push Back

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a regular meeting with discussions on water/sewer/trash fee rates, the Open Space & Recreation Plan update, and a proposed Veterans Advisory Council. They will consider permit applications including one-day liquor licenses for a summer concert series and a raffle permit. Under old and new business, they will receive an ARPA project update, discuss union negotiation timelines, a commercial property vacancy tax, and CCTV recording of open meetings. Three executive sessions are scheduled for labor negotiations.

• Review of water/sewer/trash fee rates
• Discussion of commercial property vacancy tax
• Union contract negotiations update (IAFF Local 3189 and fire union)
• American Rescue Plan Act project update
• One-day liquor license applications for Parks & Recreation Summer Concert Series

The Select Board heard proposals from the Superintendent of Public Works for significant increases to trash/recycling and water/sewer rates, driven by a $175,000 trash program deficit and rising disposal costs. No votes were taken on the rate changes; the board scheduled a public hearing for the next meeting. The board did unanimously approve several routine items, including a raffle permit renewal, one-day beer and wine licenses for the summer concert series, and the town hall use for the Holiday Pops concert.

• Approved minutes from January 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Certified review of Open Space and Recreation Plan (unanimous)
• Approved raffle permit renewal for Clinton Greenway Conservation Trust (unanimous)
• Approved One-Day Beer & Wine Licenses for 2025 Summer Concert Series (unanimous)
• Approved Town Hall use for Holiday Pops Concert on Dec 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Moved on from Veterans Advisory Group discussion (unanimous)
• Entered Executive Session (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Clinton Planning Board will hold a meeting on February 4, 2025, continuing multiple site plan reviews and special permit applications from the January 7 meeting. Items include projects at 835 Main Street, 80-82 Chestnut Street, 100-2 West Boylston Street, 625 Main Street & 13-15 Water Street, and 119 Chestnut Street. The board will also hear informal inquiries about self-storage zoning and development opportunities on specific lots.

• Site Plan Review/Special Permit continuation – MHRose, Inc. at 835 Main Street
• Special Permit continuation – Gabriela Varano at 80-82 Chestnut Street
• Site Plan Review continuation – Clinton Middle School at 100-2 West Boylston Street
• Site Plan Review continuation – Faria Realty Trust at 625 Main Street & 13-15 Water Street
• Informal inquiry about self-storage as permitted use in industrial area at 20 Cameron Street; inquiry about building multi-family on lots at 12 Woodruff Street and 190 Berlin Street

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to receive an update on bird flu, review specific properties at 525 Water St. and 76 Lancaster Rd., discuss the department budget, address housing complaints, and review an abandoned property. Old and new business will follow.

• Bird flu update
• Property review at 525 Water St.
• Property review at 76 Lancaster Rd.
• Budget review
• Housing complaints and abandoned property review

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss the planning and design phase of a construction grant with the town administrator, and vote on the proposed FY2026 budget. Other business includes updates on advocacy efforts, grant awards, and acknowledgment of donations.

• Discussion with town administrator on timeline and process for planning & design phase of construction grant
• Approval of proposed FY2026 budget — action item
• Update on legislative breakfast scheduled for Feb 7
• Status of grant awards (MPLCP)
• "Thank you" acknowledgments for donations

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet with the town administrator to review the timeline and process for the planning and design phase of a construction grant. They will also consider approval of the proposed FY2026 budget as an action item, and receive updates on the legislative breakfast and status of grant awards.

• Discussion with town administrator on construction grant planning/design phase
• Approval of proposed FY2026 budget (action item)
• Update on legislative breakfast Feb 7
• Status of grant awards (MPLCP)
• Approval of minutes from December meeting

Cable Television Committee

The Cable Television Committee will hold a routine meeting to discuss school/town collaboration, a studio update, the weekly programming schedule, and a push back on filming of municipal meetings. No votes on funding or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion on filming of municipal meetings — push back
• Studio update
• Weekly programming schedule review
• School/Town Collaboration update

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Finance Committee and Personnel Board to discuss potential changes to the non-union salary grid. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is solely for discussion.

• Discussion of potential changes to the non-union salary grid

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee, Personnel Board, and Select Board will hold a joint meeting to discuss the non-union salary grid. No other items are on the agenda.

• Discussion of a non-union salary grid

Retirement Board

The Clinton Retirement Board will hold a regular meeting to review the monthly accounting and reconciliation from investment consultant Stanley Starr Jr., as well as approve prior meeting minutes and recent correspondence. Public comment will be taken. No old or new business items are listed.

• Review of MTD/YTD investment consultant monthly accounting and treasurer reconciliation
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Review of monthly correspondence
• Public comment period

Library Advocacy & Outreach Subcommittee

The Advocacy Subcommittee of the Clinton Board of Library Trustees will meet on January 28 at Coffeelands (50 High St.) to plan the Legislative Breakfast, including food, talking points, and speakers. Additionally, they will discuss communication about a grant, review the trustees' advocacy plan and legal/active role in fundraising, and continue discussions on environmental justice and advocacy. The subcommittee will also consider reaching out to potential donors for the capital campaign.

• Planning for Legislative Breakfast (food, talking points, speakers, etc.)
• Discussion of communication about a grant
• Review of advocacy plan and legal/active role in fundraising
• Continued discussion of environmental justice and advocacy (with linked map)
• Capital campaign outreach to potential donors and board members

Library Advocacy & Outreach Subcommittee

The Board of Library Trustees Advocacy Subcommittee is meeting to plan a Legislative Breakfast and discuss grant communications. The body will also review its advocacy plan and discuss a capital campaign for potential donors.

• Planning for Legislative Breakfast including food, talking points, and speakers
• Discussion of communication regarding a grant
• Review of advocacy plan for Trustees
• Discussion of environmental justice and advocacy
• Capital Campaign outreach to potential donors and board members

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board is holding a joint meeting with the Select Board and Finance Committee to discuss the non-union salary grid. The board will also review the Personnel By-Law and schedule the next meeting date. The meeting is procedural aside from the salary grid discussion.

• Joint meeting with Select Board and Finance Committee to discuss non-union salary grid
• Review of Personnel By-Law

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will review minutes, hear public comment, and address old business. Under new business, they will discuss issues and complaints, nominate a new commissioner, consider a new meeting location, and review finances.

• Nomination of a new commissioner
• Discussion of a new meeting location
• Review of finances
• Public comment on disability issues

Tri-Council Clinton Public Schools

The Tri-Council meeting of the Clinton Public Schools will discuss the preliminary FY26 budget, a draft revised strategic plan, the Title I Parent Compact, and an update on the CMS/MSBA project. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Preliminary FY26 budget discussion
• Draft of revised strategic plan
• Title I Parent Compact
• CMS/MSBA project update

School Committee

The Clinton School Committee is meeting to review and approve bills and minutes, hear public comment, and receive the superintendent's report. Key items include the FY26 preliminary budget, Chapter 70 funding, a bus bid, and several grant updates. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss CTA contract negotiations.

• FY26 Preliminary Budget and Chapter 70 funding
• Bus bid
• Policy revisions (IKF, JIC, JICA, JICC, EEAEC) and new policies (JICB, ADF)
• PLTW Engineering Grant and Career Innovation Pathways update
• Executive session for CTA contract negotiations

Cultural Council

The Clinton Cultural Council will discuss adding award amounts to approved applicants for FY24-25 and reconsidering denied applications. The body will also discuss logistics and a potential date for a public event to highlight recipients.

• Consideration of extra funding for FY24-25 approved applicants
• Reconsideration of denied applications
• Planning for a public event to highlight award recipients

Conservation Commission

The Clinton Conservation Commission will consider several permit matters, including a continuation of a Request for Determination of Applicability for the Clinton Middle School site and a Certificate of Compliance for a property on Bolton Road. Two Notices of Intent are pending: one for the MWRA's River Road North Dike at Wachusett Reservoir (pending peer review) and another for 42 Henry Street (pending additional info). New business includes an informal discussion regarding 1181 Main Street.

• Continuation of RDA for 100-2 West Boylston Street (Clinton Middle School) - Nistch Engineering for Town of Clinton
• Request for Certificate of Compliance - 14 Bolton Road (Bruno Silva/19 Bolton Property Holdings LLC)
• Notice of Intent - River Road North Dike, Wachusett Reservoir (MWRA) - pending peer review
• Notice of Intent - 42 Henry Street (George Baberkov) - pending additional info
• Informal discussion - 1181 Main Street (Chaves & Low Realty Co., Stephen Poole)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public comment, review minutes, and consider a letter of support for a MassTrails Grant for the Clinton Greenway Conservation Trust. Closed executive sessions are scheduled for a fire union grievance hearing and contract renewal negotiations, as well as a utility easement for the South Meadow Landfill.

• Public Hearing: Frannie Hodge, Clinton Greenway Conservation Trust, requests a MassTrails Grant Letter of Support
• Personnel Recruitment Discussion under Old and New Business
• Executive Session (Article 3) — Step 3 Grievance Hearing, IAFF Local 3189
• Executive Session (Article 3) — Fire Union Contract Renewal Negotiation Update
• Executive Session (Article 6) — South Meadow Landfill Utility Easement

The Select Board unanimously authorized the Chair to develop a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a recruitment firm to assist in the Town Administrator search, with an estimated cost of $14,000. The board also approved a letter of support for the MassTrails grant application and the minutes from the January 8 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included public comments and reports.

• Authorized Chair to develop RFP for Town Administrator search firm (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for MassTrails grant application (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 8, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Clinton Cultural Council will discuss adding extra award amounts to already-approved FY24-25 applicants and reconsidering any denial applications. They will also plan logistics and a potential date for a public event to highlight grant recipients.

• Consider adding extra funding to approved FY24-25 applicants
• Reconsider any denial applications
• Plan public event to highlight recipients — logistics and potential date

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY26 budget process and a non-union salary grid. The agenda also includes a veteran tax break.

• Veteran tax break
• Non-union salary grid
• FY26 budget process

Permanent Building Committee

The School Building Sub-Committee of the Permanent Building Committee will meet to discuss and vote on approval of previous meeting minutes and invoices/commitments for the Clinton Middle School project. Updates will be provided on MSBA, Propay, LPAA, Fontaine, and RFQ matters.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes (vote expected)
• Approval of Clinton Middle School invoices and commitments (vote expected)
• MSBA update
• Propay update
• LPAA update

Housing Authority

The Clinton Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from December 10, 2024, authorize bill payments, and hear public comment. They will also consider EOHLC-related items including a change order and payment application for the fire alarm system, a write-off for December 2024, and a payment application for the Clinton Complete electrical upgrade. Additionally, they will vote on Federal and State Contracts for Accounting Services with Fenton, Ewald & Associates, PC for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The executive director will give a report.

• Approval of Change Order 1 for Fire Alarm System (Fish# 064116)
• Approval of Application for Payment #4 for Fire Alarm System
• Approval of Write off for period ending December 2024
• Approval of Federal and State Contracts for Accounting Services with Fenton, Ewald & Associates, PC for FYE June 30, 2025
• Approval of Application for Payment #10 for Clinton Complete electrical upgrade (Fish# 064114)

Zoning Board

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on two special permit applications: Gary Melanson at 76 Lancaster Road and Gabriela V. Varano at 80-82 Chestnut Street. The board will also address old business, approve minutes, review correspondence and invoices, and discuss ongoing projects and compliance issues.

• Special permit hearing – Gary Melanson, 76 Lancaster Road
• Special permit hearing – Gabriela V. Varano, 80-82 Chestnut Street
• Old business, approval of minutes, mail correspondence, invoices, ongoing projects, compliance issues

School Committee

The committee will hear updates on the FY25 second quarter budget, FY26 budget process, the CMS building project, and a bus bid. Other items include mid-year goals, staffing updates, a draft calendar for 2025-2026, and a possible partnership with Leicester HS CTE. Public comment is scheduled near the start. Subcommittee reports and old/new business are also on the agenda.

• FY25 Budget 2nd Quarter Update
• FY26 Budget Process Updates
• Bus Bid
• CMS Building Project Update
• CHS NEASC Decennial Accreditation

Library Trustees Policy Subcommittee

The Policy Subcommittee of the Bigelow Free Public Library Board of Trustees is reviewing draft policies for staff travel, sustainability-friendly purchasing, and low-VOC/sustainable furniture and carpet purchases. No votes or final decisions are scheduled — the meeting is limited to discussion of these drafts.

• Review of a draft travel policy (recommended by SLI certification)
• Review of a draft sustainability-friendly purchasing policy (SLI certification)
• Review of a draft policy on low-VOC and sustainable purchasing for furniture and carpets

Library Advocacy & Outreach Subcommittee

The Advocacy Subcommittee of the Clinton Library Board of Trustees will meet to debrief recent advocacy activities, review the status of a MPLCP grant award, and plan for a Legislative Breakfast. The agenda also includes discussion of advocacy opportunities, the library's legal or active role in fundraising, and a capital campaign to reach potential donors.

• Debriefing on advocacy activities
• Status of MPLCP grant award
• Planning for Legislative Breakfast (food, talking points, speakers)
• Review advocacy plan for Trustees
• Capital campaign outreach to potential donors/board members

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing for an earth removal permit at 12 Shore Lane, consider a retail cannabis host community agreement request at 470 Main Street, and discuss updates to cannabis agreements, open space planning, and energy code opt-out. The board also plans to interview candidates for a Planning Board vacancy and the Council on Aging, and review recruitment timelines for town administrator positions. Two executive sessions are scheduled for a grievance hearing and fire union contract negotiations.

• Earth Removal Permit Public Hearing for 12 Shore Lane (applicant Stephen Bonazolli)
• Retail Cannabis Host Community Agreement Request from Wachusett Cannabis Inc. at 470 Main Street
• Cannabis Host Community Agreement Update for Elevated Inc. at 56 Sterling Street
• Joint Meeting with Planning Board to interview candidates John Boisoneau and Liz Withers for a vacancy
• Discussion of Energy Stretch Code Opt-Out Approval and Green Communities program

The Select Board approved an earth removal permit for 12 Shore Lane (4-1), authorized Town Counsel to negotiate a host agreement with Wachusett Cannabis, Inc. for 470 Main Street (4-1), and unanimously approved a host agreement with Elevated Inc. at 56 Sterling Street. The board also appointed John Boisoneau to the Planning Board and Lisa Philbin to the Council on Aging. No other substantive decisions were made; several items were discussed but deferred.

• Approved earth removal permit for 12 Shore Lane (4-1, Kerrigan opposed)
• Authorized Town Counsel to work on host agreement with Wachusett Cannabis, Inc. (4-1, Kerrigan opposed)
• Approved host community agreement with Elevated Inc. at 56 Sterling Street (unanimous)
• Appointed John Boisoneau to Planning Board vacancy (roll call 7-1, Perusse opposed)
• Appointed Lisa Philbin to Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 18, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Clinton Planning Board and Board of Selectmen will hold a joint meeting to consider filling a vacancy on the Planning Board. Two candidates, John J. Boisoneau and Liz Withers, are listed for appointment. No other business is on the agenda.

• Appointment of John J. Boisoneau to the Planning Board vacancy
• Appointment of Liz Withers to the Planning Board vacancy

Depot Square Mural Committee

The Depot Square Mural Committee will review minutes from October 2024, receive an update on site preparation planning, and review finalist submissions for the mural project. No decisions are recorded; the committee is discussing next steps.

• Review of minutes from Oct. 8, 2024 meeting
• Update on site preparation planning for the mural
• Review of finalist submissions for the mural design

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee will review updates on trails, climate resiliency, habitat programs, and invasive species control. New business includes a drone usage policy review, next steps for repurposing farm buildings for conservation and recreation, and finalizing 2025 programs such as native plant workshops and a photography exhibit. Public comment is also scheduled.

• Drone Usage Policy Review
• Next Steps for Repurposing Rauscher Farm Buildings for Conservation and Recreational Use
• Universal Access Path to Clamshell Pond update
• Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol update for invasive species
• 2025 program schedule including Winter Sow of Native Plants and photography workshops

Parks & Recreation

The Planning Board and Board of Selectmen will hold a joint meeting to consider appointments to fill a vacancy on the Planning Board. Two candidates are listed: John J. Boisoneau and Liz Withers. The decision will determine who joins the board.

• Consideration of appointment to fill Planning Board vacancy: candidates John J. Boisoneau and Liz Withers

Fuller Field Commission

The Fuller Field Commission will review minutes from December 11, 2024, receive a facilities update, and continue discussion on Spring 2025 field usage. The commission will also consider a request regarding Trivium Field. No votes or financial decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Review and acceptance of December 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Facilities update
• Spring 2025 field usage discussion (continued)
• Trivium Field request

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Board of Selectmen are holding a joint meeting to consider filling a vacancy on the Planning Board. Two individuals have been proposed for the appointment.

• Consideration of John J. Boisoneau for Planning Board vacancy
• Consideration of Liz Withers for Planning Board vacancy

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Board of Selectmen are holding a joint meeting to consider filling a vacancy on the Planning Board. The body will review two candidates for the appointment.

• Consideration of John J. Boisoneau for Planning Board vacancy
• Consideration of Liz Withers for Planning Board vacancy

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider multiple site plan reviews and special permits, including for the Clinton Middle School, a commercial property at 625 Main Street, and a residential project at 119 Chestnut Street. The board will also hear requests to withdraw two applications without prejudice and continue a review for a property at 835 Main Street. Informal discussions will cover the Open Space and Recreation Plan update and a Flood Plain Overlay District zoning bylaw update.

• Site Plan Review for Clinton Middle School at 100-2 West Boylston Street (Nitsch Engineering on behalf of Town of Clinton)
• Site Plan Review for Faria Realty Trust at 625 Main Street & 13-15 Water Street
• Site Plan Review/Special Permit for MHRose, Inc. at 835 Main Street (continuation)
• Two withdrawal requests: Saurabh Patel at 271 High Street and Big Daddy Realty, LLC at 23 Coyne Street
• Informal discussion of Clinton Open Space and Recreation Plan update and Flood Plain Overlay District zoning bylaw update

Board of Health

The Clinton Board of Health will meet on January 7, 2025, to discuss several items including a chicken permit violation at 44 Berlin Street, an update on Thai Time, housing complaints, and an abandoned property review. No decisions or votes are specified in the agenda; items are listed for discussion.

• Thai Time update
• 44 Berlin Street — Failure to get Chicken Permit
• 525 Water St.
• Housing Complaints
• Abandoned Property Review

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will discuss the salary structure for the Town Administrator position, hear from Select Board Member Julie Perusse, receive an update on open positions, and review the personnel bylaws. Public comment will be taken.

• Town Administrator Position Salary Structure discussion
• Presentation or update from Select Board Member Julie Perusse
• Status of Open Positions report
• Personnel Bylaw Review
• Public Comment period

Personnel Board

The Clinton Personnel Board will meet to discuss the salary structure for the Town Administrator position, review the status of open positions, and conduct a review of the Personnel Bylaw. The meeting includes public comment and items for old and new business.

• Town Administrator Position Salary Structure discussion
• Status of Open Positions review
• Personnel Bylaw Review
• Old & New Business