Middlesex County public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Wetlands Board
The Wetlands Board approved the August 8, 2023 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. It then approved four wetland permit applications—2023‑1587, 2023‑1681, 2023‑1696, and 2023‑1795—each with conditions and a three‑year term, all by 5‑0 votes. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0 motion.
- Approved August 8, 2023 minutes (5-0)
- Approved Wetlands Application 2023‑1587 with mitigation condition (5-0)
- Approved Wetlands Application 2023‑1681 with mitigation condition (5-0)
- Approved Wetlands Application 2023‑1696 with revision condition (5-0)
- Approved Wetlands Application 2023‑1795 with no additional condition (5-0)
- Adjourned meeting (5-0)
Electoral Board
The Electoral Board approved the minutes from the August 15, 2023 meeting. The board also formally determined that polling places have been surveyed and are complying with requirements.
- Approved August 15, 2023 meeting minutes
- Confirmed polling places have been surveyed and are complying (3-0)
Economic Development Authority
The Economic Development Authority unanimously approved the July treasurer's report and the minutes from June and July meetings. Members discussed potential Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance amendments to allow more 'by-right' commercial and multi-family housing uses. The board also reviewed tourism grants and workforce development options.
- Approved June 15 and July 20, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved July Treasurer's Report (unanimous)
- Adopted agenda by acclimation
- Voted unanimously to enter Closed Meeting to discuss real property acquisition and Executive Director evaluation
- Adopted Standing Resolution SR-1 to certify FOIA compliance for closed meeting (unanimous)
Electoral Board
The Electoral Board approved the applications of two new Officers of Election. The board also reviewed preparations for the November 7, 2023 General Election, including ballot orders and training schedules.
- Approved minutes from June 20, 2023 meeting
- Approved Officer of Election applications for Katherine Wilson and Aaron Moore