Lakeville
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Lakeville Arts Council
The Arts & Music Festival 2026 subcommittee will review the schedule and brainstorm further ideas, with a possible vote. They will also begin planning silent auction items and business locations, and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Review and possible vote on 2026 Festival schedule
- Brainstorm additional festival ideas
- Begin planning silent auction items and business locations
- Approve June 2 meeting minutes
- Set next meeting date
Lakeville Arts Council
The Lakeville Arts Council will discuss and vote on crafter applications for the festival, provide an update on the 'All That Glitters' event, and consider sponsorship with entertainment options. They will also review a policy for Center Stage and approve minutes from the previous meeting.
- Vote on Festival Crafter Applications received to date
- Update and vote on All That Glitters event issues
- Discuss sponsorship with entertainment and possible additional entertainment
- Review of Policy for Center Stage (in progress)
- Review and vote on June 2 meeting minutes
Finance Committee
The Lakeville Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting to review and vote on proposed transfers for the fiscal year 2026 budget. The discussion will focus on reallocating funds between departments and adjusting reserve fund balances. No specific dollar amounts or project names are detailed in the posted agenda.
- Vote on FY 2026 budget transfers
- Vote on reserve fund transfers
Select Board
The Select Board will meet to discuss budget transfers, the authorization of a Special Town Meeting, and the potential lifting of a hiring freeze for three positions. The board will also review several town property use requests and board appointments.
- Vote on lifting hiring freeze for Assistant Treasurer-Collector, Part-Time Dispatcher, and Police Patrolman
- Discussion and vote on FY '26 Budget and Reserve Fund transfers
- Decision on 'Opting In' to the Section 12 Licensee Pilot Program for late-night alcohol sales
- Authorization of a three-year audit services contract with CBIZ (FY27-FY29)
- Road opening permit for Eversource gas line replacement at 22 W. Vaughan Street
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding a new accessory dwelling unit and a subdivision modification. The board will also discuss updates to local bylaws and the appointment of new board members.
- Site plan review for a 900 sq ft ADU at 55 Long Point Road
- Modification to a two-lot subdivision plan at 92 Howland Rd
- Discussion of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) bylaw
- Updates to Stormwater Management and Open Space Residential Development bylaws
- Brownfields determination consultant for Lakeville Hospital
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Open Space Committee
The Open Space Committee will review and vote on meeting minutes, receive updates from various commissions, and discuss the conditionally approved 2025 Open Space Plan for final approval. They will also review the Lakeville Hiking Trails Development including maps, maintenance, and signage. Additionally, the committee will discuss the Chapter 61 list for FY2027 and inventory land parcels for conservation.
- Conditionally approved 2025 Open Space Plan: update on achieving final approval
- Lakeville Hiking Trails Development: create maps, maintenance plan, signage, promote usage
- Chapter 61 List FY2027 discussion
- Inventory & prioritize land parcels for conservation interest update
- Committee updates from Assawompset Pond Complex, Conservation, Historical, CPC, Park Commission
Select Board
The Lakeville Select Board will handle routine administrative tasks, including approving vacation carry-over requests and appointing a member to the Community Preservation Committee. The board will also finalize the agenda and schedule for the July 27 special town meeting. A closed executive session will address collective bargaining and litigation strategies for town staff.
- Approve vacation carry-over requests for town employees
- Appoint Sandy Anderson to the Community Preservation Committee
- Set July 27 special town meeting warrant and schedule
- Hold executive session on collective bargaining for police, fire, and dispatch staff
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will consider several Notice of Intent applications for projects affecting wetlands, including a warehouse access road, a parking lot entrance, a single-family home, and a residential replacement. They will also discuss and possibly vote on tree removal, a biodiversity grant, and open space residential development. The meeting includes continued hearings from June 9 and new applications.
- 0 Myricks St: 2,380sf wetland disturbance for warehouse access road and stream crossing
- 150 Bedford St: Parking lot entrance on Rhode Island Road with wetland disturbance
- Off Montgomery & Green Lot Circle: Single-family home construction
- 38 Lakeside Ave: Wetland delineation review
- Tree removal: Discussion and possible vote
Board of Health
The Lakeville Board of Health will vote on re-appointing assistant agents and recommend appointing Ardens Edouarda as Shared Services Health Specialist. They will also meet with a consultant regarding a septic easement at 15 Beechwood Avenue, consider a new stable permit at 2 Wyndham Road, and discuss the 'Mass Ready Act' bill S.3064.
- Recommend Ardens Edouarda as Shared Services Health Specialist (June 2026–May 2027)
- Re-appoint Assistant Board of Health Agents (July 2026–June 2027)
- Meet with Zenith Consulting Engineers about septic easement at 15 Beechwood Ave
- Review new stable permit application at 2 Wyndham Road
- Discuss Mass Ready Act bill S.3064
Select Board
The Select Board will discuss and vote on several key items, including a new contract for the Fire Chief and an agreement with the Town of Carver for animal shelter services. They will also consider awarding DPW supply contracts, water connection applications for two properties, and scheduling a Special Town Meeting.
- Fire Chief contract discussion and vote
- Animal Shelter Agreement with Town of Carver
- DPW Supply and Paper Contracts for FY27 (SERSG)
- Water connection applications for 31 Myricks Street and 5 Harding Street
- Working Group for Fixed Income Residents
Economic Development Committee
The committee will discuss and potentially vote on the scope of a contract with SRPEDD and strategies for the Economic Development Plan. Members will also plan a social event for local businesses, including dates and invitations.
- SRPEDD contract scope
- Economic Development Plan community outreach
- Economic Development Plan survey
- Business social invitation list and dates