{ "city": "Hinsdale", "state": "MA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/hinsdalema.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to review FY26 final expense report and accountant's report", "summary": "The Hinsdale Finance Committee will meet to review minutes, consider the annual membership invoice for the MMA Assoc. of Town Finance Committees, and discuss the FY26 final expense report and accountant's report. The town administrator and sewer/water accounts will also provide updates.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-397", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Lake Management Committee", "headline": "Lake Management Committee to review water tests and herbicide treatments", "summary": "The Lake Management Committee will discuss herbicide treatments for Ashmere Lake and review a survey from Solitude. The body will also examine zebra mussel water test results and a new message board for the Plunkett Reservoir boat launch.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-395", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board meeting cancelled for August", "summary": "There is no Planning Board meeting scheduled for August 4, 2026, due to a summer break. The next meeting is scheduled for September 1, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-396", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Hinsdale Public Library", "headline": "Library board to review minutes, finances, and fall fundraiser plans", "summary": "The Hinsdale Public Library Board of Trustees will convene to approve past meeting minutes, hear the director’s and financial reports, and discuss planning for a fall bake sale fundraiser. Updates on subcommittees, an Eversource evaluation, and the annual fundraiser mailing list are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-394", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Water and Sewer Committee", "headline": "Water and Sewer Committee to set rates for FY27–FY29", "summary": "The Water & Sewer Commission and Advisory Committee are meeting to set water and sewer rates for fiscal years 2027 through 2029. The body will also review specific requests for fee waivers and refunds for residents.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-393", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Berkshire County retirement", "headline": "Berkshire County Retirement Board to approve monthly expenses and pension applications", "summary": "The Berkshire County Retirement Board will meet to approve routine consent agenda items including monthly expenses, pension allowances, member transfers, and service buybacks. Two executive sessions are scheduled for personnel and cybersecurity matters. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-392", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Assessors to vote on exemptions, Chapter 61 applications, and abatements", "summary": "The Board of Assessors will meet to approve or deny statutory exemptions, Chapter 61 applications, and real estate and personal property abatements. They will also consider paying bills and approve minutes from the prior meeting. No other substantive business is anticipated.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-391", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Floating Bladderwort infestation update for Ashmere Lake", "summary": "The Select Board will receive an update from Monica Monferret on the Floating Bladderwort infestation in Ashmere Lake's North Basin. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, communications and reports, public comment, and other business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-390", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Hinsdale Public Library", "headline": "Library board to vote on interim director and fundraising letter", "summary": "The Hinsdale Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss and vote on appointing Sarah Welch as Interim Director while the search for a permanent director is relaunched. The board will also vote on the final draft of a fundraising letter and authorize its mailing.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-388", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-16", "body": "School Committee", "headline": "School Committee to vote on custodial, cafeteria contracts and new staff positions", "summary": "The Central Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will discuss and vote on several financial and personnel items, including ratification of custodial and cafeteria contracts for 2027-2029, approval of additional paraprofessionals and an elementary special education team chair, and approval of bond anticipation notes for the Wahconah Building Project. The meeting also includes reports from the superintendent, student representatives, and subcommittees, as well as a discussion on switching from Zoom to Google Meet.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07162026-389", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Hinsdale Conservation Commission to review two buffer zone projects and an enforcement order", "summary": "The Hinsdale Conservation Commission will consider two Requests for Determination of Applicability: one from Ford Kelly for a block wall, drainage, regrading, and seeding within the Ashmere Lake buffer zone at 0 Cove Lane, and another from Mark Pierson for gutter and downspout drainage improvements at 162 Michaels Road. The commission will also discuss an enforcement order against William Logue for unpermitted stone placement on the bank of Plunkett Reservoir at 187 South Shore Road.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-387", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee reviews account transfers and balances", "summary": "The Finance Committee and Select Board will review minutes, carry forward account balances, and discuss account transfers for outstanding or anticipated expenses. The agenda also includes any other business not reasonably anticipated and a public comment period.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-386", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Council on Aging", "headline": "Council on Aging plans luncheon speakers and events through November", "summary": "The Hinsdale/Peru Council on Aging will review June minutes, discuss the treasurer's report, and plan upcoming luncheon events including speakers on cardiac care, maple sugaring, and a solar eclipse pizza party.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-385", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to discuss campers on Michaels Road", "summary": "The Hinsdale Select Board will discuss campers on Michaels Road and vote on end-of-year transfers. The meeting also includes a response to an Open Meeting Law complaint and approval of previous minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-384", "minutes_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07082026-384", "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to discuss ANR for parcel combination and battery storage facility", "summary": "The Hinsdale Planning Board will review an ANR application from Hill Engineering to combine two land parcels, discuss questions from a previous meeting, and consider a Sustainable Purchasing Policy. Correspondence regarding a new battery storage facility at 1000 Old Dalton Road will also be addressed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-383", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-02", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to review town accounts and transfers", "summary": "The Finance Committee will review minutes, the accountant's report, sewer and water account statuses, carry-forward balances, and account transfers for outstanding or anticipated expenses. The Town Administrator and Ms. Rice will provide updates. Public comment will be heard.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07022026-382", "minutes_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07022026-382", "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to sign police chief MOU and contract", "summary": "The Hinsdale Select Board will sign a memorandum of understanding for police chief services and a police contract. The board will also review prior meeting minutes and make FY27 appointments. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-380", "minutes_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06242026-380", "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-24", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Special Town Meeting to vote on sewer fund transfers", "summary": "The Select Board has called a Special Town Meeting for June 24, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Hinsdale Town Hall Community Room. Voters will decide on two articles: electing an Acting Moderator and transferring funds from sewer surplus accounts to cover Fiscal Year 2025 invoices and other expenses.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06242026-381", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-23", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Board of Assessors to approve tax exemptions and 2027 tax warrant", "summary": "The Board of Assessors will meet to review and vote on statutory exemptions, Chapter 61 applications, property tax abatements, and the 2027 real estate tax warrant. Bills will also be paid as presented. The meeting is procedural with no new business anticipated.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06232026-379", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-18", "body": "Berkshire County retirement", "headline": "Berkshire Retirement Board to vote on 3% COLA, stipend increase, and new chair", "summary": "The Berkshire County Retirement Board will vote on a 3% cost-of-living adjustment for eligible retirees, approve a $4,500 annual stipend increase for board members, and select a new chairperson. The meeting also includes a legal update and routine consent agenda items such as minutes, expenses, and personnel actions.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06182026-366", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Lake Management Committee", "headline": "Lake committee to discuss invasive species, new boat safety law, and summer events", "summary": "The Hinsdale Lake Management Committee will hold its annual summer community meeting, discussing Solitude Lake Management's herbicide treatments and the risk of invasive species, especially zebra mussels. Members will review the new Hanson-Milone Act requiring safety class certification and a kill switch law, and remind the public that Massachusetts Environmental Police can board vessels without cause. The committee will also consider lake and community events, including a July 4th boat parade and a possible child water safety day.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-377", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-16", "body": "Hinsdale Public Library", "headline": "Library board to finalize annual fundraiser letter and strategic plan", "summary": "The Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting at a private residence to discuss the library’s strategic planning and edit the annual fundraiser letter before finalizing it.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06162026-376", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "body": "School Committee", "headline": "School Committee to approve legal retainer, staff changes, and field trip", "summary": "The Central Berkshire Regional School District School Committee will meet to approve financial, policy, and personnel items including a legal retainer for Dupere Law Offices, staffing changes at Craneville, and an overnight field trip for WRHS cheerleaders. The meeting includes routine reports, communications, and subcommittee recommendations.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06112026-375", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to sign police contract, appoint BRPC alternate", "summary": "The Hinsdale Select Board will consider signing a tentative police contract and appointing Margaret Gregory as an alternate to the Berkshire Regional Planning Commission. The board will also acknowledge an Open Meeting Law complaint and review previous meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-373", "minutes_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-373", "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "No substantive business; meeting is procedural only", "summary": "The Hinsdale Conservation Commission is meeting to call the meeting to order, approve minutes from May 12, 2026, and hear public input. There is no new or old business on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-371", "minutes_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-371", "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-09", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to approve Special Town Meeting warrant for sewer fund transfer", "summary": "The Select Board will review and approve the warrant for a Special Town Meeting on June 24, 2026. The meeting is to transfer funds from Sewer I and Sewer III reserves to pay an FY2025 sewer invoice from Dalton.", "agenda_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06092026-372", "minutes_url": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06092026-372", "source": "https://www.hinsdalema.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }