Deerfield public meetings in 2021
36 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Energy Conservation Committee
The committee will review the UMass Clean Energy Corps project and Green Communities initiatives. Discussions include streetlight procurement and the placement and rates of charging stations.
- Streetlight Project procurement and reporting
- Charging station placement and rates
- UMass Clean Energy Corps project in Deerfield
- Bike path zoning and FRCOG grant seeking
- Updates on Landfill Solar and aggregation
Town Buildings Advisory Committee
The committee will discuss the status of town buildings and planned repairs. Members will review the Town Capital Improvements listing and the maintenance schedule plan.
- Updates on building status and planned repairs
- Town Capital Improvements listing
- Maintenance schedule plan
Capital Improvements Committee
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee is meeting to reorganize its membership. The body will also discuss the process and requests for the Fiscal Year 2023 capital budget.
- Reorganization of the CIPC
- FY23 Capital process and requests
Energy Conservation Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss procurement and outreach for the Streetlight Project and the placement and rates for charging stations. Members will also consider joining a Regional MassSave Partnership and discuss energy-related zoning for MVP grants.
- Streetlight Project procurement and reporting
- Charging station placement and rates
- Regional MassSave Partnership application due Dec. 5
- MVP Energy Related Zoning discussion regarding bike paths
- Updates on Landfill Solar and aggregation
Cultural Council
The Cultural Council will review funding priorities and vote on applications based on available funds. Members will also share findings regarding a potential mural project in Deerfield.
- Vote on funding applications
- Review of funding priorities
- Discussion of potential Deerfield LCC mural project
Town Buildings Advisory Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss maintenance and next steps for the Church and Old Grammar School buildings. The agenda also includes a review of the Town Capital Improvements listing and maintenance schedule plan.
- Maintenance and next steps for Church and Old Grammar School buildings
- Town Capital Improvements listing and maintenance schedule plan
- Collective Community Initiative (CCI)
- TBAC Charter and way forward
Energy Conservation Committee
The Deerfield Energy Committee is meeting to discuss procurement and outreach for a streetlight project and the placement of charging stations. The body will also review energy-related zoning and the Athletic Park project on North Main St.
- Streetlight project procurement and reporting
- Charging station placement and rates
- MVP Energy Related Zoning grant and bike path routes
- Athletic Park project, North Main St.
- Landfill Solar and aggregation updates
Capital Improvements Committee
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee is meeting to reorganize the committee and discuss the FY23 capital process. The body will also review a Selectboard request for funds to repair the South Deerfield Congregational Church.
- Review of Selectboard request for South Deerfield Congregational Church repairs
- FY23 Capital process discussion
- Reorganization of the CIPC
Capital Improvements Committee
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee and other town boards are holding a joint special meeting with the Tilton Library Trustees. The session features a presentation on the library's project history, current needs, and timeline.
- Presentation by Tilton Library Director Candace Bradbury-Carlin on project history and investment
- Discussion of library needs and project timeline
- Review of requirements from town boards and administration
Town Buildings Advisory Committee
The Town Buildings Advisory Committee and other town boards are attending a joint special meeting. The Tilton Library Director will present the library's project history, needs, and timeline to the boards and administration.
- PowerPoint presentation on Tilton Library project history and investment
- Discussion of library needs and project timeline
- Q&A session with a representative from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC)
Town Buildings Advisory Committee
The Town Buildings Advisory Committee is holding a special meeting with town boards to review a presentation by Tilton Library Director Candace Bradbury-Carlin. The discussion covers the library project's history, needs, timeline, and requirements from town administration.
- PowerPoint presentation on Tilton Library project history and investment
- Discussion of project timeline and current status
- Q&A session with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC)
Energy Conservation Committee
The Energy Conservation Committee is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss street lighting with George Woodbury. The body will also address new business and schedule its next meeting.
- Street light discussion with George Woodbury
Energy Conservation Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss solar bylaws, zoning related to MVP Energy, and the status of a streetlight audit. Members will also review charging station placement and updates on landfill solar and aggregation.
- Review and discussion of Solar Bylaws
- MVP Energy related zoning discussion
- Streetlight audit status and public education on conversion
- Charging station placement and rates
- Athletic Park project on North Main St.
Cultural Council
The Deerfield Local Cultural Council is meeting to review minutes from a previous session and share findings regarding a potential mural project.
- Review and approval of September 8, 2021 meeting minutes
- Discussion of findings on potential Deerfield LCC mural project
Cultural Council
The Deerfield Local Cultural Council is meeting to discuss the appointment of new members and establish funding priorities for 2022. The body will also plan the promotion of the FY22 grant cycle.
- Appointment of additional members to the LCC
- Vote on committee funding priorities and guidelines for 2022
- Plans to promote the FY22 grant cycle
Energy Conservation Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss solar bylaws, energy-related zoning, and the Green Communities program. The agenda includes reviews of streetlight audits and the placement of charging stations.
- Discussion on inviting the Planning Board regarding Solar Bylaws
- MVP Energy Related Zoning discussion
- Athletic Park project on North Main St.
- Streetlight audit status and conversion education
- Charging station placement and rates
Town Buildings Advisory Committee
The Town Buildings Advisory Committee will discuss recommendations for the church, town hall, and old grammar school building. The committee will also discuss its future direction and review previous minutes.
- Discussion of building recommendations for the church, town hall, and old grammar school building
- Discussion of the committee's way forward
Capital Improvements Committee
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee is meeting to review previous meeting minutes and discuss a proposed change to the by-law governing the committee.
- Vote on proposed change to the by-law governing the CIPC
Energy Conservation Committee
The committee will review previous meeting minutes and discuss community planning topics including zoning and bike paths. Members will also address updates regarding the Green Communities grant, streetlight audits, and charging stations.
- MVP Energy Related Zoning discussion
- Athletic park project on North Main St.
- Green Communities grant procurement and reporting
- Streetlight audit proposals
- Building Permit info flyers outreach
Capital Improvements Committee
The committee will hold a joint meeting to discuss the Capital and Omnibus Budget. Other business includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.
- Discussion of Capital and Omnibus Budget
Capital Improvements Committee
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and vote on proposed changes to the committee's governing by-laws.
- Vote on proposed change to Capital Improvement Planning Committee by-laws
Energy Conservation Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss updates on energy aggregation, the newsletter, and the Green Communities grant. The agenda includes discussions on energy-related zoning and specific local projects.
- Green Communities grant procurement, reporting, and charging stations
- Streetlight conversion and public education
- MVP Energy Related Zoning discussion
- Athletic park project on North Main St.
- Building Permit information flyers for outreach
Capital Improvements Committee
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee will meet with the Selectboard. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding the 2022 Fiscal Year Capital Plan and Tilton Library updates. The committee will also discuss a revised capital request for the Town Common project.
- Public hearing for 2022 Fiscal Year Capital Plan
- Tilton Library updates
- Revised capital request for the Town Common project
Town Buildings Advisory Committee
The committee will review and approve minutes from previous meetings. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding recommendations for town buildings.
- Review and approval of previous meeting minutes
- Discussion of recommendations for town buildings
Town Buildings Advisory Committee
The committee will review minutes from previous meetings and discuss recommendations regarding town buildings. Members will also discuss the future direction of the committee.
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Discussion of committee recommendations for town buildings
- Discussion of the way forward for the committee
Energy Conservation Committee
The Energy Conservation Committee is meeting to discuss the implementation of the Green Communities grant. The body will review energy-related zoning and specific town projects including bike paths and the athletic park on North Main St.
- Green Communities grant procurement and reporting
- Streetlight conversion and public education
- Installation of charging stations
- MVP Energy Related Zoning discussion
- Athletic park project on North Main St.
Capital Improvements Committee
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee is meeting to establish a priority list for 2022 capital requests. The body will also review HVAC upgrade requests from the Police Department and receive an update from the Building Committee.
- Priority list of 2022 Capital Requests
- Police Department HVAC upgrade request
- Building Committee findings update
Town Buildings Advisory Committee
The Ad-Hoc Senior Housing Committee is meeting to introduce members and set a standard meeting schedule. The committee will also design its research process.
- Establishment of a standard meeting schedule
- Design of the committee research process
Capital Improvements Committee
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee will discuss and vote on recommendations for FY 2022 capital requests. The body will also continue general discussions regarding these requests.
- Vote on FY 2022 Capital requests recommendations
- Discussion of FY 2022 capital requests
Capital Improvements Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss capital requests for the 2022 Fiscal Year. This includes specific reviews of requests from the Highway Department and the Frontier School Committee.
- Review of Highway Superintendent Kevin Scarborough's FY2022 capital requests
- Review of Frontier School Committee capital requests via representative Trevor McDaniel
- General discussion of FY2022 capital requests
Energy Conservation Committee
The committee will review previous minutes and discuss the Green Communities grant, including streetlights and charging stations. Discussion topics also include MVP energy-related zoning, bike paths, and the athletic park project on North Main St.
- Green Communities grant procurement and reporting
- Streetlight conversion and public education
- Charging stations
- MVP Energy Related Zoning discussion
- Athletic park project, North Main St.
Capital Improvements Committee
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee is meeting to review capital requests for Fiscal Year 2022. This includes a specific discussion with Police Chief Paciorek regarding office infrastructure.
- Police Department capital request for $50,000 to overhaul the HVAC system in police department offices
- General discussion of capital requests for 2022 FY
Capital Improvements Committee
The committee is meeting to select officers for the year and approve previous meeting minutes. The primary focus of the meeting is to review capital requests for fiscal year 2022.
- Selection of officers for the coming year
- Review of Capital Requests for FY 2022
- Approval of February 8, 2021 meeting minutes
Town Buildings Advisory Committee
The committee will meet to receive a presentation from GRLA regarding building assessment results. The meeting includes a period for public comment.
- Presentation of Building Assessment results by GRLA
Capital Improvements Committee
The Capital Improvement Planning Committee is meeting with the Selectboard and Finance Committee. The group will discuss potential capital projects for the 2022 Fiscal Year.
- Discussion of potential capital projects for Fiscal Year 2022
Energy Conservation Committee
The committee is meeting to discuss community solar sharing with guests from Nexamp and the status of the Green Communities grant. Members will also review energy-related zoning and specific local projects including streetlights and charging stations.
- Community solar sharing discussion with Nexamp guests
- Green Communities grant procurement and reporting
- Streetlight conversion and charging stations
- MVP Energy Related Zoning discussion
- Athletic park project on North Main St.