Deerfield
Upcoming
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will process routine administrative items, review June deeds and permits, and consider motor vehicle tax abatement requests. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to address state property tax compliance requirements. Most agenda items are procedural boilerplate rather than substantive policy decisions.
- Motor vehicle tax abatement requests
- Executive session on MGL Chapter 59 property tax compliance
- Update on the town assessor position
- Review of June deeds, building permits, and business certificates
- Approval of previous meeting minutes and payables
Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP)
The Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Core Group will review minutes, discuss the ECO One Stop Grant, receive updates from partners (FCD, Open Space, Ag Comm, USDA), and close out the MVP Action Grant for Bloody Brook/Sugarloaf Brook. They will also set next steps and future meeting dates.
- Approval of MVP Core Group minutes from March 10, 2025
- Discussion of ECO One Stop Grant
- MVP Action Grant closeout for Bloody Brook and Sugarloaf Brook
- Updates from FCD, Open Space, Ag Comm, USDA
Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee
The Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee will meet to discuss the status of several ongoing projects. The discussion will focus on Request for Proposals (RFPs) and specific site updates.
- Review of RFP status
- Brownfields status update
- Removal RFP review
- St. James archiving status
- Farmer initiative update
Tilton Library Building Committee
The Tilton Library Building Committee will hear updates on solar panels, LEED certification, elevator, and canopy status. They will also receive an update on a water leakage issue and review the project budget. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and scheduling the next meeting.
- Water leakage issue update
- Solar panels / LEED / elevator / canopy status
- Budget update
- Minutes from 6/23/26 meeting approval
- Next meeting date discussion
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will meet to elect officers and review current finance reports. The session will focus on updating the town's financial policy, forecasting, and capital planning.
- Election of committee officers
- Review of fund transfers
- Financial Policy Update
- Forecasting Update
- Capital Planning discussion
Connecting Community Initiative
This is a routine meeting of the Deerfield Connecting Community Initiative Committee. The committee will approve minutes from May 28, 2026, receive committee updates, and hold a public comment period. No major decisions or projects are on the agenda.
- Approve minutes from May 28, 2026
Last 30 days
Library Board of Trustees
This is a routine meeting of the Tilton Library Board of Trustees. The board will vote on minutes from the previous meeting and receive the director's report. No major decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.
- Review and vote on June 3, 2026 meeting minutes
Tri Town Beach Commission Joint Appointing Committee
The Joint Appointing Committee will elect a chair and then vote on appointments to the Tri Town Beach Commission, including Patriciaann M. Telega, Ken Cuddeback, Annette Pfannebecker (Deerfield), and Marc Bussiere (Whately). This is a routine annual meeting to fill commission seats.
- Election of Fred Baron as Committee Chair
- Authorization of Chair to approve past meeting minutes
- Appointment of Patriciaann M. Telega as Deerfield Commissioner
- Appointment of Ken Cuddeback as Deerfield Commissioner
- Appointment of Annette Pfannebecker as Deerfield Commissioner
The committee elected Fred Baron as Chair and authorized him to approve minutes. It then appointed the Deerfield and Whately representatives to the Tri Town Beach Commission for a one-year term starting July 1, 2026. All votes were unanimous 2-0.
- Elected Fred Baron as Committee Chair (2-0)
- Authorized Chair to approve meeting minutes (2-0)
- Appointed Deerfield and Whately representatives to Tri Town Beach Commission (2-0)
Selectboard / Board of Health
The Selectboard will consider a proposal to relocate the South County Senior Center to 8 Conway Street. The board will also review Article 10 of the inter-town agreement involving Deerfield, Sunderland, and Whately regarding the center.
- Proposal to move South County Senior Center operations to 8 Conway St.
- Review of Article 10 Agreement between Deerfield, Sunderland, and Whately
- Annual Board-Committee appointments effective July 1, 2026
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for removing up to ten hazard trees near the Deerfield Academy rowing dock at 518 River Road. They will also discuss revisions to a bundled Notice of Intent, compliance at 1 Community Place, a complaint about Greenfield Road, drainage ditch restoration at 88 South Mill River Road, and an update on the FRS parking lot construction.
- Public hearing on NOI for removal of 10 hazard trees at 518 River Road (Deerfield Academy rowing dock)
- Revisions to bundled NOI
- Compliance review of NOI 142-0228 at 1 Community Place
- Complaint regarding map 103 lot 7.1 on Greenfield Road
- Drainage ditch restoration at 88 South Mill River Road
Selectboard / Board of Health
The Selectboard, Board of Health, and Sewer Commissioners will hold a hybrid meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a first reading of proposed regulations on products containing kratom, year-end fund transfers totaling $14,700, and appointments to various town boards and committees. They will also review a tick testing reimbursement policy, an entertainment license for a claw machine at Magic Wings, and changes to the Police Administrative Assistant job description.
- First reading of draft regulations on products containing kratom
- Transfer $14,500 from Town Clerk salaries to Accountant Staff salaries
- Sewer abatement request for Denkiewicz, 37B Eastern Ave, bill no. 13092
- Entertainment license for claw machine at Magic Wings
- Review and vote on Police Administrative Assistant job description changes
Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee
The Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee is meeting to discuss the status of several requests for proposals (RFPs) and site-specific updates. The group is tracking progress on brownfields and the potential use of the St. James site.
- RFP status updates
- Brownfields status
- Removal RFP
- Archiving St. James status and Diocese response
- Farmer initiative update
Tilton Library Building Committee
The Tilton Library Building Committee will discuss the status of solar panels and LEED certification, as well as progress on the elevator, doors, and canopy. A budget update will also be provided. The committee will approve minutes from the previous meeting and set a future meeting date.
- Solar Panels / LEED Status update
- Elevator / Doors / Canopy Status update
- Budget Update
- Approval of minutes from 5/26/26 meeting
- Next meeting date discussion
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will review and approve minutes from the previous meeting, handle administrative items including payables and business certificates, and discuss FY2027 I&E delinquents. They will also consider motor vehicle abatement/exemption requests and hold an executive session to comply with state law on tax abatements.
- Review of FY2027 I&E (Interest and Expense) delinquents
- Motor vehicle abatement/exemption requests
- Approval of minutes from June 9, 2026
- Payables and business certificates processing
- Executive session under MGL c.30A §21(a)(7) for tax abatement compliance
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will discuss and potentially act on several financial matters including fund transfers, road repair costs, and the South County Senior Center building cost update. They will also review finance reports and discuss plans for revising financial policies and budget forecasting.
- Fund transfers
- Road Repair Planning and Costs
- South County Senior Center building cost update
- Plans for revising financial policies
- Budget Forecasting
The committee approved multiple transfers from the Reserve Fund to cover utility costs, insurance, and salary errors. They also approved two internal appropriation transfers between departmental accounts. No action was taken on the road stabilization fund discussion.
- Transferred $22,000 from Reserve Fund to Tilton Library for utilities (5-0-0)
- Transferred $4,000 from Reserve Fund to General Insurance (5-0-0)
- Transferred $7,000 from Reserve Fund to Recreation Director Salary (5-0-0)
- Transferred $200 from Conservation Commission to Zoning Board for postage (5-0-0)
- Transferred $14,500 from Town Clerk Salaries to Accountant Staff Salaries (5-0-0)
- Approved amended May 4 minutes (4-0-0)
Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP)
The MVP Core Group is closing out the Bloody Brook/Sugarloaf Brook action grant and discussing new grant opportunities like the ECO One Stop Grant. They will also hear updates from partner organizations on open space, agriculture, and other resilience efforts.
- MVP Action Grant Closeout – Bloody Brook/Sugarloaf Brook
- ECO One Stop Grant discussion
- Partner updates from FCD, Open Space, Ag Comm, USDA
- Approval of minutes from March 2025
- Set next meeting date
Energy Conservation Committee
The Deerfield Energy Conservation Committee will review draft minutes and discuss next steps for the Green Communities program, including Frontier and regional district towns. They will also explore climate leadership initiatives and consider new approaches. Municipal items include planning for an EV equipment show and bike lane projects both in town and to neighboring communities.
- Review draft minutes
- Green Communities: Frontier and regional district towns
- Climate Leadership discussion
- Municipal: EV Equipment show
- Municipal: Bike Lanes (town and neighboring communities)
Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee
The Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee will discuss updates on several housing projects, including the status of a request for proposals (RFP) for senior housing, Brownfields cleanup work, the St James property response from the Diocese, and a new Farmer initiative that the Selectboard has approved. The committee will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and take public comment.
- Update on RFP status for senior housing development
- Brownfields status: removal RFP approved to begin work
- Archiving St James property: update on response from Diocese
- Farmer initiative: Selectboard approved, committee to do 'donkey work'
- Minutes from June 10, 2026 to be approved
The committee approved the start of work for a removal RFP and designated Pam Predmore as the liaison to TRIAD to coordinate senior assistance. Members also reviewed updates on the Farmer initiative and discussed ADU design tools.
- Approved minutes from 06-10-26 (unanimous)
- Approved removal RFP to begin work
- Appointed Pam Predmore as liaison to TRIAD
Frontier Community Access Television Board of Directors
The Board of Directors will vote on the FY-27 budget and receive updates on license negotiations. Members will also discuss YouTube streaming services and a student film project. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the General Manager's salary.
- Approval of FY-27 budget
- Update on license negotiations
- Discussion of YouTube streaming/broadcasting services
- Executive session regarding General Manager's salary
Planning Board
The Joint Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals will discuss proposed updates to Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and other zoning bylaws. The boards will also address ZBA membership and funding for the Master Plan.
- Proposed changes to ADU and Zoning Bylaws
- Master Plan funding
- ZBA membership changes
Selectboard / Board of Health
The Selectboard, acting as Sewer Commissioners, approved a $1,173,946.97 sewer commitment for collection. They approved an employment agreement and appointed Timothy Drumgool as Chief of South County EMS, effective July 6, 2026, with Zach Battastoni as interim chief from June 22 to July 6. The board also accepted temporary easements for the Stillwater Bridge replacement and tabled discussion of the South County Senior Center to June 24.
- Approved $1,173,946.97 FY2026-2 Sewer Commitment (3-0)
- Approved employment contract for Timothy Drumgool as Chief of South County EMS (3-0)
- Appointed Timothy Drumgool as Chief of South County EMS effective July 6, 2026 (3-0)
- Appointed Zach Battastoni as Interim Chief of South County EMS June 22–July 6, 2026 (3-0)
- Accepted resignation of Matt Russo from South County EMS Board of Oversight (3-0)
- Accepted resignation of Mark T. Brennan Jr. from Finance Committee, CIP Committee, and ZBA (3-0)
- Accepted temporary construction easements for Stillwater Bridge replacement (3-0)
- Tabled South County Senior Center discussion to June 24, 2026
Ad Hoc Senior Housing Committee
No substantive decisions were made. The committee approved the previous meeting's minutes and discussed updates on a Brownfields report, removal RFP, archiving St. James, and a potential donation program for senior utility assistance through Triad.
- Approved June 3, 2026 minutes (unanimously)
Board of Assessors
The board elected Charles Shattuck as chair, appointed Frank Leone to the Community Preservation Committee, and Paul Olszewski to the Capital Improvements Committee. They approved FY2026 expense encumbrances, a Chapter 61A rollout, a Chapter 61B lien, and the Tax Collector's list of uncollectibles for 2023. Motor vehicle abatements were processed via executive session and signature stamp.
- Elected C. Shattuck as chair (3-0)
- Appointed F. Leone to Community Preservation Committee (3-0)
- Appointed P. Olszewski to Capital Improvements Committee (3-0)
- Approved FY2026 expense encumbrances
- Approved Map 103 Lots 5 & 6 Chapter 61A rollout
- Approved Map 122 Lot 10 Chapter 61B lien
- Approved Tax Collector’s List of Uncollectibles for 2023
- Approved motor vehicle abatements via executive session