Lakeville public meetings in 2025

Finance Committee

The Lakeville Finance Committee will meet on Dec. 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM at Old Colony High School, 476 North Avenue, Rochester. After a call to order, members will hold a group discussion on the next steps for the Old Colony Building Project. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Group discussion on “Next Steps” for the Old Colony Building Project

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Dec 18, 2025 to consider Laurie J. Clorite's petition for a special permit under §§270-4.1 and 270-7.4(30)(a) to build a single-family dwelling in the business zone at 12 Highland Road. The Board will also vote to approve the minutes from meetings on Sep 18, Oct 16, and Oct 20, 2025. Future ZBA meeting dates for 2026 will be set during the session.

• Petition for special permit at 12 Highland Road to allow a single-family dwelling in the business zone
• Vote to approve meeting minutes for Sep 18, Oct 16, and Oct 20, 2025
• Adoption of ZBA meeting dates for 2026 (Jan 12 and Jan 15, 2026)
• Board of Health and Conservation Commission have expressed no objections to the petition

The board voted unanimously to approve the special permit for the property at 12 Highland Road, allowing residential use in a business‑zoned area, contingent on Planning Board approval and a setback of less than 60 feet on Lot 1. The board also approved the September 18, October 16, and October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (with votes recorded as unanimous or with abstentions). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved special permit for 12 Highland Road with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (passed; Youngquist abstained)
• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (passed; Youngquist abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss a request for septic system distance reductions at 135 Staples Shore Road. The board will also review pending inspections for two new food establishments and discuss the definition of a bedroom.

• 135 Staples Shore Road: Request to reduce septic tank distance from 10' to 9' for property line and slab foundation
• Angers Conway Farm Store (33 Southworth Street): New retail-prepackaged food establishment license
• Sodexo Operations, LLC (175 Kenneth Welch Drive): New food establishment license
• Discussion regarding the definition of a bedroom
• Review of pending items from the BOH Agent

The Board of Health approved after‑the‑fact septic variances for 135 Staples Shore Rd. It also approved a retail pre‑packaged food establishment at 33 Southworth Street and a food‑service license for Sodexo at 175 Kenneth Welch Drive. The Board voted to continue the discussion to the January 7 meeting and then adjourned.

• Approved after‑the‑fact variances for 135 Staples Shore Rd (2‑0)
• Approved retail pre‑packaged food only establishment at 33 Southworth St (unanimous)
• Approved food establishment license for Sodexo at 175 Kenneth Welch Dr (unanimous)
• Voted to continue to the January 7 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet on December 17, 2025 at 8:30 a.m. in the Library at 4 Precinct Street. The board will discuss and possibly vote on the FY27 Budget Draft, the FY27 Holiday Calendar, and a Carnegie Corporation gift update. Additional updates include the teen space redesign, circulation computer replacements, and policy reviews for quiet rooms and memorial benches. Reports on finances, programs, building and grounds, and other library matters will also be presented.

• FY27 Budget Draft – discussion and possible vote
• FY27 Holiday Calendar – discussion and possible vote
• Carnegie Corporation Gift Update – discussion and possible vote
• Teen Space Redesign Update
• Circulation Computer Replacements Update

Conservation Commission

The Lakeville Conservation Commission will discuss and possibly vote on several environmental matters, including a restoration project for the Upper Nemasket Channel and a review of the Stormwater Management Bylaw. The agenda also includes requests for certificates of compliance, septic system determinations, and cease‑and‑desist orders for properties on Beechtree Drive and 19 Shore Ave. Minutes from the August 26 and September 9, 2025 meetings will be reviewed and approved.

• Upper Nemasket Channel Restoration Project – discussion and possible vote
• Review Stormwater Management Bylaw – discussion and possible vote
• Beechtree Drive – Cease & Desist Order – discussion and possible vote
• 19 Shore Ave – Cease & Desist Order – discussion and possible vote
• 52 Clear Pond Rd – update and possible vote on Enforcement Order/Restoration Plan

The commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Compliance for 69 Kingman Street (SE192-892). It also opened and then closed a hearing for 19 Hilltop Acres Drive, issuing a negative determination with one condition. The hearing on 52 Clear Pond Road was continued to the January 13 meeting. The Cease & Desist Order for 19 Shore Avenue was ratified unanimously.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 69 Kingman St (unanimous)
• Opened hearing for 19 Hilltop Acres Drive (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for 19 Hilltop Acres Drive and issued negative determination (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 52 Clear Pond Road to Jan 13 meeting (unanimous)
• Ratified Cease & Desist Order at 19 Shore Avenue (unanimous)
• Accepted August 26, 2025 minutes – 6 in favor, 1 abstain
• Accepted September 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Energy Advisory Committee

The Lakeville Energy Advisory Committee will review an update on the Andelman and Lelek Engineering, Inc. proposal with the Fire Station Building Committee. It will also discuss and possibly vote on how to collaborate with the regional school district on energy‑conservation measures. Additional items include communication methods with stakeholders, a discussion of Lisa Sullivan’s attendance at the next meeting, and updates on joint Green Communities initiatives.

• Update on the Andelman and Lelek Engineering, Inc. proposal with the Fire Station Building Committee
• Discussion and possible vote on collaboration with the regional school district for energy conservation
• Discussion on communication methods between the Energy Advisory Committee and various stakeholders
• Discussion of Lisa Sullivan’s attendance at the January 12, 2026 meeting
• Update on collaborating with other town boards/committees to further Green Communities objectives

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss and possibly vote to recommend the Southeast Regional Planning & Economic Development District (SRPEDD) to the Select Board for approval of its contract and scope of work. It will also consider a draft residential and small business survey and how that survey will be distributed. An update on organizing a business social will be provided, and the committee will schedule its next meeting.

• Possible vote to recommend SRPEDD contract and scope of work to Select Board
• Possible vote on residential and small business survey draft
• Possible vote on distribution plan for the residential and small business survey
• Update on organizing the business social event
• Schedule next meeting (suggested dates: Jan 12 or Jan 26, 2026)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved the November 20 meeting minutes and voted to continue using Real Estate Research Consultants for personal property services in FY2027. Members agreed to keep the Principal Assessor job advertisement active for another month and to extend RRG's agreement for the early months of service. The board also decided not to enter executive session until the next meeting.

• Approved November 20 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved FY2027 RRC contract for Personal Property services (3-0)
• Agreed to keep Principal Assessor advertisement active for another month
• Recommended extending RRG agreement to cover the first few months of service
• Decided not to enter executive session until the following meeting

Fire Station Building Committee

The Fire Station Building Committee will receive project updates from Pomroy Associates and Saccoccio Associates. The committee will also review invoices and consider a vote on a proposal from Andelman and Lelek Engineering.

• Project update from Pomroy Associates & Saccoccio Associates
• Approval of invoices
• Discussion and possible vote on Andelman and Lelek Engineering proposal

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will vote to approve the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting. The board will hear a report from Lorraine Carboni, the Select Board liaison, and will consider any elections that may be presented. Additional items include director announcements, discussion of new business ideas for future meetings, and setting the next meeting for January 7, 2026.

• Vote to approve November 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Report from Lorraine Carboni, Select Board COA liaison
• Consideration of elections
• Director announcements
• Discussion of new business ideas for future meetings

Select Board

The Select Board will consider renewing animal shelter contracts with nine neighboring towns and various annual liquor and entertainment licenses. The board will also vote to adopt an Order of Taking for the Route 79 roadway improvement project to award damages to affected owners.

• Vote to adopt Order of Taking and award damages for Route 79 roadway improvement project
• Renewal of animal shelter contracts for Acushnet, Berkley, Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Freetown, Halifax, Hanson, Rochester, and Wareham
• Renewal of annual liquor, Class I and II, and common victualler licenses
• Appointment of Megan DaCosta as Tobacco Agent (term ending Nov 30, 2026)
• Appointment of Noelle Rilleau to the Communications and Community Outreach Committee

The board unanimously approved the renewal of animal shelter contracts for nine neighboring towns and approved a slate of 2026 liquor, restaurant, and other business licenses. It also adopted a revised Environmentally Preferred Products policy and adopted an Order of Taking to acquire land for the Route 79 improvement project. All votes were recorded as aye from Chair Candito, Vice‑Chair Carboni, Member Hunt, and Member Plonka.

• Approved renewal of animal shelter contracts for Acushnet, Berkley, Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Freetown, Halifax, Hanson, Rochester and Wareham
• Approved 2026 liquor and alcohol licenses for multiple package stores, restaurants, and venues
• Approved Class I and Class II automobile license renewals
• Approved Common Victualler license renewals
• Approved Livery, Annual Dancing on Weekdays, Public Entertainment on Sundays, and Coin‑Operated Amusement licenses
• Adopted revised Environmentally Preferred Products policy
• Adopted Order of Taking for Route 79 roadway improvement project and awarded damages
• Approved the November 19, 2025 Select Board meeting minutes as amended

Select Board

The Lakeville Select Board will consider approving the November 3 minutes, hold a public hearing to set split-rate tax levy percentages for Fiscal Year 2026, review several host community agreements for adult-use marijuana facilities, and vote on hiring a seasonal snow‑plow operator. The marijuana agreements involve locations on Kenneth Welch Drive, Harding Street, and Millenium Drive. The hiring decision concerns Arthur Wright at a rate of $27.25 per hour.

• Public hearing to determine split‑rate tax levy percentages for FY 2026 (MGL Chpt 40, Sec. 56)
• Review host community agreement with Northeast Alternatives, Inc. for adult‑use manufacturing at 310 Kenneth Welch Drive
• Review host community agreement with Twisted Growers Retail, LLC for adult‑use retail at 8 Harding Street
• Review host community agreement with Twisted Growers LLC for adult‑use manufacturing at 415 Millenium Drive
• Vote to hire Arthur Wright as seasonal Emergency Highway Operator at $27.25 per hour

The Board approved and signed host community agreements for adult-use marijuana manufacturing and retail at three properties and ratified a medical marijuana agreement at a fourth property. It also closed the Tax Classification hearing, set the residential tax factor at 1.0, and hired a seasonal snowplow operator. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved 11/03/25 minutes (unanimous)
• Closed Tax Classification hearing (unanimous)
• Set residential tax factor at 1.0 (unanimous)
• Approved Host Community Agreement with Northeast Alternatives, Inc. at 310 Kenneth Welch Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Host Community Agreement with Twisted Growers Retail LLC at 8 Harding Street (unanimous)
• Approved Host Community Agreement with Twisted Growers LLC at 415 Millenium Drive (unanimous)
• Ratified Host Community Agreement with Bountiful Farms Inc. at 200 Kenneth Welch Drive (unanimous)
• Hired Arthur Wright as Seasonal Emergency Highway Operator at $27.25/hr (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Lakeville Planning Board will consider releasing executive‑session minutes from March 2025 and may vote on a stormwater management bylaw update. The agenda also includes discussion of an ANR plan for 27 Reservoir Ave, a zoning bylaw discussion on mixed‑use and use‑chart items, and several administrative updates. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Lakeville Public Library.

• Release of March 24 and March 27, 2025 executive‑session minutes
• ANR Plan review for 27 Reservoir Ave (Derek Maksy/Maddigan Land Surveying, LLC)
• Stormwater Management bylaw review and possible vote
• Zoning Bylaw discussion – mixed‑use and use‑chart items
• Administrative updates – 5 Harding St and LLC updates

The Board approved the ANR plan for Lot 1 and Lot 2 on Reservoir Avenue. It also approved the release of March 24 and March 27 Executive Session minutes and adopted Legal Counsel's recommended edits to the stormwater bylaw. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved ANR plan for 27 Reservoir Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved release of Executive Session minutes for March 24, 2025 and March 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Legal Counsel edits to stormwater bylaw, including deletion of extra paragraph in Section 4C (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (unanimous)
• Approved motion to return to open session (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Lakeville Historical Commission will meet to discuss the design and purchase of a display case and plaque for a Boston Post Cane replica. The board will also consider a request from the Lakeville Arts Council to store Center Stage Curtains in the Steam Roller Barn.

• Vote on Boston Post Cane design and purchase of display case and plaque
• Vote on Lakeville Arts Council request for seasonal storage in the Steam Roller Barn
• Reports on Long Range Plans, Historic Town Buildings, and the Historic Brick Project
• Discussion of 250th anniversary of American Revolutionary War events
• Vote on 2026 meeting dates

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider several septic system variances and local upgrade approvals for a property at 19 Hilltop Acres Drive. The board will also review permit applications for a mobile food vendor and a residential trash hauler.

• Septic variances for 19 Hilltop Acres Drive including reductions in distance to wells, cellar walls, and surface water
• New Annual Mobile Food Permit for Mike & Lenny's Bar Pizza, LLC at 13 Harding Street
• New Residential Trash Hauler application for E.O.M.S Recycling, Inc.
• Recommendation to appoint Megan Dacosta as Tobacco Agent (Dec 1, 2025 – Nov 30, 2026)

The Board unanimously approved seven variances for the property at 19 Hilltop Acres Drive. It also approved a pending mobile food truck permit for Mike & Lenny’s Bar Pizza LLC at 13 Harding Street, a residential trash hauler permit for EOMS Recycling at 318 Manley Street, and a $39,150 betterment loan for 16 Keith Avenue. The Board recommended appointing Megan DaCosta as the Tobacco Agent for the 2025‑2026 term and voted to enter Executive Session without returning to Open Session.

• Approved seven variances for 19 Hilltop Acres Drive (unanimous)
• Approved annual mobile food truck permit for Mike & Lenny’s Bar Pizza LLC at 13 Harding Street, pending inspection (unanimous)
• Approved residential trash hauler permit for EOMS Recycling, Inc. at 318 Manley Street (unanimous)
• Recommended appointment of Megan DaCosta as Tobacco Agent (Dec 1 2025–Nov 30 2026) (unanimous)
• Approved betterment loan of $39,150.00 for 16 Keith Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved September 17 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Voted to enter Executive Session and not return to Open Session (unanimous)

Select Board

The Lakeville Select Board will consider several items, beginning with a vote to fill the vacant seat on the Freetown‑Lakeville Regional School Committee. Candidates presented are Derek M. Mederios, Kim Chamberlain, Becky Cushing, and Lauren Beagen. The board will also discuss FY27 budget priorities, the Treasurer‑Collector job description, and the Town Counsel legal services request. Additional agenda items include approvals for holiday events, a one‑day beer and wine license, and appointments to town positions.

• Vote to appoint a member to the vacant Freetown‑Lakeville School Committee seat (candidates: Derek M. Mederios, Kim Chamberlain, Becky Cushing, Lauren Beagen)
• Approve the Lakeville Christmas Stroll at Ted Williams Camp on Dec 13, 2025, 11 am‑3 pm
• Approve a One Day Beer & Wine License for Red Hand Brewing for the Country Christmas Stroll on Dec 13, 2025
• Approve appointment of Shallyn Rodriguez as Shared Services Health Specialist (Oct 1 2025‑Sept 30 2026)
• Approve public way license for Mullein Hill Christian Academy Veteran’s Day 5k on Nov 8 2025, 8 am‑11 am at 25 Staples Shore Road

The Select Board appointed Becky Cushing to the Lakeville School Committee (4-3-0). The Board also approved a salary range of $80,000‑$90,000 and the job description for the Treasurer‑Collector, adopted a Town Counsel legal‑services request form, approved the 2026 Holiday Calendar, and authorized the Apponequet Boosters Club holiday wreath sale. The request for a Christmas Stroll event and a one‑day liquor license were withdrawn, and advertising for the “All that Glitters” holiday shopping event was approved.

• Appointed Becky Cushing to Lakeville School Committee (4-3-0)
• Adjusted Treasurer‑Collector salary range to $80,000‑$90,000 (4-0-0)
• Approved Treasurer‑Collector job description with new salary range (4-0-0)
• Approved Town Counsel Request for Legal Services form (4-0-0)
• Approved 2026 Holiday Calendar (4-0-0)
• Approved Apponequet Boosters Club annual holiday wreath sale (4-0-0)
• Withdrawn Christmas Stroll road permit and one‑day liquor license request

Fire Station Building Committee

The Fire Station Building Committee will receive project updates from Pomroy Associates and Saccoccio Associates. The committee will also consider a proposal from LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. for pre-construction turtle sweep services.

• Project update from Pomroy Associates & Saccoccio Associates
• Approval of invoices
• Introduction of General Contractor
• Vote on LEC Environmental Consultants, Inc. proposal for turtle sweep services
• Vote on members of weekly construction meetings

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will meet to review the updated Master Plan Implementation Chart from September 22, 2025. The committee will discuss priorities with the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and DPW Director.

• Review and possible vote on September 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Master Plan priorities with Police Chief Matthew Perkins
• Discussion of Master Plan priorities with Fire Chief Michael O’Brien
• Discussion of Master Plan priorities with DPW Director Franklin Moniz

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will consider several items. It will discuss and possibly vote on recruiting volunteers to organize a business social event, and on the questions for a residential and small‑business survey. The committee will also review updates to the Lakeville Business Guide and hear about the kickoff for the Rural Development Fund grant. No formal decisions are listed beyond these discussions.

• Possible vote on volunteers for organizing business social
• Possible vote on residential and small business survey questions
• Discussion of updates to the Lakeville Business Guide
• Discussion of Rural Development Fund grant kickoff meeting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss several residential development requests, including two single-family home projects on Pinecrest Drive. The body will also consider a vote on a Wetland Bylaw and an enforcement order for 52 Clear Pond Rd.

• Lot 1 Pinecrest Drive: Notice of Intent for a single-family home, garage, and septic system
• Lot 2 Pinecrest Drive: Request for Determination of Applicability for a single-family home
• 14 Beechtree Drive: Request to move a 10x12’ shed from a neighboring lot
• 52 Clear Pond Rd: Possible vote on Enforcement Order/Restoration Plan
• Discussion and possible vote on the Wetland Bylaw

The commission voted unanimously to continue the enforcement hearing for 52 Clear Pond Road, setting the next session for December 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Council on Aging. It also issued negative three determinations for the 14 Beechtree Drive shed move and the Lot 2 Pinecrest Drive project, and approved a standard Order of Conditions for Lot 1 Pinecrest Drive with a reference to an existing roadway condition. The August 12, 2025 meeting minutes were approved (5‑0‑1) and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Opened hearing for 14 Beechtree Drive RDA (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for 14 Beechtree Drive and issued negative three determination (unanimous)
• Opened hearing for Lot 1 Pinecrest Drive NOI (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for Lot 1 Pinecrest Drive and issued standard Order of Conditions referencing open OOC (unanimous)
• Opened hearing for Lot 2 Pinecrest Drive RDA (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for Lot 2 Pinecrest Drive and issued negative three determination referencing SE192-917 (unanimous)
• Continued 52 Clear Pond Road enforcement hearing to Dec 16, 6:30 p.m. at Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0‑1)

Park Commission

The Lakeville Park Commission will discuss several proposals, including a disc golf course and a fitness center at Ted Williams Camp. It will review a contract request from Fire Services Inc for test and inspection services at Loon Pond. The board will also receive a budget update for the Park Enterprise Fund and a draft job description for an Assistant Director at Clear Pond Park. Minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting will be reviewed for approval.

• Proposal for a disc golf course at Ted Williams Camp
• Proposal to locate a fitness center at Ted Williams Camp
• Fire Services Inc request for test & inspection services at Loon Pond
• Park Enterprise Fund budget update (fiscal year to date)
• Review of draft job description for Assistant Director at Clear Pond Park

The Park Commission approved a fitness center at Ted Williams Camp, stipulating that no Park Enterprise Fund money be used. The minutes from the October 23 meeting were approved unanimously. The disc golf proposal will be reviewed further, and the fire‑inspection services proposal was tabled. Decisions on league fees and an assistant director job description were postponed to the next meeting.

• Approved fitness center location at Ted Williams Camp (2-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved October 23, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Disc golf course proposal sent for further review (no vote)
• Fire Services inspection proposal tabled (no vote)
• Postponed decision on 2026 league fees (no vote)
• Postponed review of assistant director job description (no vote)

Cemetery Commission

The Lakeville Cemetery Commission meeting on November 13, 2025 will first approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will then discuss the status of known cemetery inspection items and consider any new inspection issues. Additional agenda items include correspondence, announcements, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from 10/14/2025 meeting
• Discuss status of known cemetery inspection items
• Consider new cemetery inspection items
• Review correspondence
• Make announcements

Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission

The Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission will accept the September 10, 2025 minutes and examine its bylaws on commission composition. It will discuss river conditions, maintenance needs, and related work. The body will receive updates on several projects, including the Wareham Street DPW site, an APC update, and the Eco‑Harvester weed removal project. Additional reviews will cover recent town forest and River Herring Network meetings and volunteer renewal for 2026.

• Accept minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting
• Review bylaws concerning the composition of the Herring Fishery Commission
• Discuss river conditions and maintenance needs, including river work
• Project updates: Wareham Street DPW site, APC update, Eco‑Harvester weed removal project
• Review participation in the Town Forest meeting of October 4 and River Herring Network meeting of October 23

The Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission meeting on November 12, 2025 was canceled because a quorum was not present. No actions were taken or decisions made.

Lakeville Arts Council

The Lakeville Arts Council will review and vote on 27 Local Cultural Council grants. It will also consider a vote on the All That Glitters event scheduled for December. The council will approve the September 23 Arts Council minutes and the September 2 Festival Committee minutes, and set the date for the next council meeting.

• Review and vote on 27 Local Cultural Council Grants
• Vote on All That Glitters event in December
• Review and vote on Arts Council September 23 minutes
• Review and vote on Festival Committee September 2 minutes
• Determine next Council meeting date

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will review and approve the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting. Members will discuss the status of the 2025 Open Space Plan and update the inventory and prioritization of land parcels for conservation interest. Additional items include a report on the Lakeville Arts & Music Festival held October 4 and a discussion of the Lakeville Hiking Trails development project. The meeting will conclude with new business and scheduling of the next meeting on December 18, 2025.

• Approve October 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review status of the 2025 Open Space Plan
• Inventory and prioritize land parcels for conservation (15.6‑acre priority protection area)
• Report on Lakeville Arts & Music Festival (October 4)
• Discuss Lakeville Hiking Trails development (maps, signage, maintenance plan)

The committee unanimously adopted the October 2, 2025 minutes with a single correction. It approved the first‑step application for an outdoor fitness court and studio at the Ted Williams Camp, moving the project to Step Two and directing the Town Administrator and HR Director to pursue grants and a community survey. Members decided to invite Nancy Yeatts to the next meeting to advise on trail planning and to plan another participation in next year’s Arts & Music Festival. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Adopted October 2, 2025 minutes with correction (unanimous)
• Approved Step One for outdoor fitness court project at Ted Williams Camp
• Directed Town Administrator Andrew Sukeforth and HR Director Lacy Marshall to review proposal, seek grants, and conduct a survey
• Decided to invite Nancy Yeatts to next meeting for trail project consultation
• Decided to plan participation in next year’s Arts & Music Festival
• Decided to keep Chapter 61 follow‑up agenda item for one more meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 PM (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Lakeville Board of Health will consider several pending applications, including a permit for Aesthetic Sweets to sell milk and cream. The board will also discuss a new residential kitchen at 10 Lang Street that is awaiting water test results, and the approval of two body‑art apprentices at 12 Harding Street. Additional items include continued discussion of 9 Cross Street and other pending BOH matters.

• Permit application for Aesthetic Sweets to sell milk and cream, located at 10 Lang Street, with a $50 application fee
• New residential kitchen at 10 Lang Street pending water test results
• Apprentice Tristan Escobar approved for body‑art work at 12 Harding Street, Savage Inc.
• Apprentice Madison Riley approved for body‑art work at 12 Harding Street, Savage Inc.
• Continued discussion of 9 Cross Street

The Lakeville Board of Health unanimously approved a residential kitchen and milk and cream license for Aesthetic Sweets at 10 Lang Street, contingent on pending water test results. It also unanimously approved Body Art Apprentice licenses for Tristan Escobar and Madison Riley at Savage Ink, 12 Harding Street. No formal decision was recorded on the 9 Cross Street septic/closet issue; the discussion remained unresolved.

• Approved Aesthetic Sweets kitchen & milk/cream license (unanimous)
• Approved Body Art Apprentice license for Tristan Escobar (unanimous)
• Approved Body Art Apprentice license for Madison Riley (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to approve September minutes, discuss veteran breakfast logistics, and fill a vacant chairperson position. The group will also review a new application and plan for the December meeting.

• Vote to approve September 3, 2025 minutes
• Veterans' Breakfast discussion
• Board Membership: Vacant Chairperson position
• Review new application
• Next meeting scheduled for December 3rd

The council approved the September 3rd meeting minutes. It confirmed Janice Caci as Vice‑Chairperson, promoted Carolyn Mullen to permanent board member, and appointed Duella Monti as an alternate. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 3rd meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Appointed Janice Caci as Vice‑Chairperson
• Promoted Carolyn Mullen from alternate to permanent board member
• Appointed Duella Monti as board alternate
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved

Energy Advisory Committee

The Lakeville Energy Advisory Committee elected Phil Oliveira as chair and John Gregory as vice‑chair. Members approved the November 19, 2020 minutes. They received an update on the Assawompset window and door replacement project, which cost $3.8 million. The committee discussed the federal 179D Energy Efficient Building Program and agreed to research other towns' experiences before returning to the topic at the next meeting.

• Phil Oliveira nominated and voted chair (5‑0‑0)
• John Gregory nominated and voted vice‑chair (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 11/19/2020 minutes (3‑2‑0)
• Assawompset project replaced 277 windows and 31 doors; cost $3.8 million
• Discussed 179D program and decided to research other towns for next meeting

The Energy Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend that the Fire Station Building Committee proceed with Andelman and Lelek Engineering Inc. for energy modeling and design optimization services for the new fire station, at a cost of $17,900. The committee also approved the September 29, 2025 meeting minutes, recommended the Town Administrator sign the Green Communities Annual Report, and adjourned the meeting at 8:02 PM.

• Recommend to Fire Station Building Committee to move forward with Andelman and Lelek Engineering Inc. for energy modeling services ($17,900). Motion carries 5-0-0
• Approve September 29, 2025 minutes as presented. Motion carries 5-0-0
• Recommend Town Administrator sign Green Communities Annual Report. Motion carries 5-0-0
• Adjourn meeting at 8:02 PM. Motion carries 5-0-0

Select Board

The Select Board agenda lists discussion meetings with staff and external partners on topics such as the Lakeville Country Club project, police department capital requests, and Town Meeting documents. It also notes upcoming events, including a Special Town Meeting on November 12 at 7:00 p.m., a joint Freetown/Lakeville Select Board meeting on November 3 at 6:00 p.m., and other coordination meetings. No formal decisions or votes are recorded on this agenda.

• Meeting with Nate Darling and KP Law to discuss preliminary Lakeville Country Club issues/project
• Meeting with Emily Surette, Michael Ellis and Matt Perkins to discuss Police Department capital requests
• Meeting with Emily Surette and Colleen Live to review Town Meeting documents
• Special Town Meeting scheduled for November 12 at 7:00 p.m.
• Joint Freetown/Lakeville Select Board meeting scheduled for November 3 at 6:00 p.m.

The Lakeville and Freetown Select Boards decided to schedule a joint meeting six months from now. Both boards voted to approve a school‑financial audit, with the scope already defined. A motion to adjourn the meeting was passed unanimously (3‑0). No other formal approvals or denials were recorded.

• Agreed to hold another joint meeting in six months
• Both Select Boards voted to approve the school financial audit
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (Vice‑Chair Carboni aye, Member Hunt aye, Member Plonka aye)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the Great Ponds Gallery Policy revised on September 20, 2025. The meeting also waived and approved the minutes from July 23 and September 17, 2025. Directors reported no gifts, an upcoming MBLC grant, and updates on programs, facilities, and pending projects. An emergency preparedness plan will be voted on in November.

• Approval of the Great Ponds Gallery Policy revised September 20, 2025
• Waiver and approval of the July 23, 2025 and September 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of the seven‑page emergency preparedness plan, with a vote scheduled for November
• Roof project update pending bid results
• Well project update pending timeline, scope, and funding

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider the Notice of Intent for 4 Court Circle (SE192‑949) to remove and replace a septic tank and piping and to build a multi‑tiered patio, continuing from the October 14 meeting. Commissioners will also review an update and possible vote on an Enforcement Order for 52 Clear Pond Road, continued from September 23, and discuss a Wetland Bylaw with a possible vote. The agenda notes scheduled future meeting dates (Nov 13, Nov 25, Dec 16) and a proposal to cancel the Nov 25 meeting, as well as a possible reorganization of the commission that may be voted on.

• 4 Court Circle – Notice of Intent (SE192‑949) to replace septic tank, piping, and add patio
• 52 Clear Pond Road – update and possible vote on Enforcement Order
• Wetland Bylaw – discussion and possible vote
• Scheduled meeting dates: 11/13/25, 11/25/25, 12/16/25; proposal to cancel 11/25/25
• Possible reorganization of the Commission – discussion and possible vote

The Conservation Commission opened the hearing on the 4 Court Circle septic tank and piping project and, because a DEP number has not yet been received, voted unanimously to continue the hearing to October 28, 2025 at the police station. The board also approved adding “new business” and “old business” as agenda categories and scheduled a board reorganization discussion for the next meeting. The July 22, 2025 minutes were accepted with four votes in favor and one abstention.

• Opened hearing on 4 Court Circle septic tank project (unanimous)
• Continued 4 Court Circle hearing to Oct 28, 2025 at police station (unanimous)
• Accepted July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑1)
• Added “new business” and “old business” agenda items (unanimous)
• Scheduled board reorganization for next agenda (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Park Commission discussed a proposal for an outdoor fitness center at Ted Williams Camp, estimated to cost about $270,000, and voted to allow Red Hand Brewing to sell beer at the Christmas Stroll. The commission also reviewed budget items and discussed potential changes to league fees.

• Outdoor fitness center proposal at Ted Williams Camp (approx. $270,000)
• Vote to allow Red Hand Brewing to sell beer at Christmas Stroll
• Approval of new job description for Clear Pond Park Director
• Discussion of league fees for 2026
• Review of budget for lawn tractor and maintenance building parking lot

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the September 4 meeting minutes and signed invoices, motor vehicle reports, and statutory exemption reports. It discussed the FY2026 budget allocation for Vision software and whether to retain the GIS module. A motion was passed directing the interim assessor to increase the town's overall assessment level to 95% to meet Department of Revenue standards. Old business included pending Chapter Land applications and a question from the Eagles Club about its nonprofit status.

• Approval of September 4 meeting minutes
• Invoices, motor vehicle reports, and statutory exemption reports signed
• Motion to raise overall assessment level to 95% compliance
• Discussion of FY2026 Vision software budget and GIS module need
• Pending Chapter Land applications with a December 1 deadline

Planning Board

The Planning Board unanimously voted to continue the special‑permit hearing for 160 Bedford Street until December 11, 2025. They also unanimously appointed member David Lodge as the Board’s liaison to the Lakeville Country Club Committee. The September 25, 2025 meeting minutes were approved with three aye votes and one abstention. A unanimous motion was passed to send a letter to the Bella Way developer and engineer, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Extend 160 Bedford Street hearing to Dec 11, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appoint David Lodge as liaison to Lakeville Country Club Committee (unanimous)
• Approve Sep 25, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑1 vote)
• Send letter to Bella Way developer and engineer (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet on October 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Lakeville Police Station. The agenda includes a joint meeting with the Select Board scheduled for November 12, 2025 to review the Special Town Meeting warrant. Committee members may discuss and possibly vote to recommend actions on the warrant articles. The meeting will end with adjournment.

• Joint meeting with Select Board on Nov 12, 2025 for Special Town Meeting warrant review
• Possible vote to recommend action on warrant articles
• Call to Order
• Adjourn

Select Board

The Lakeville Select Board will discuss and possibly vote on a range of items, including a contract for a new fire station water line, adoption of a meals tax, and a liaison for the Thorndike development project. Additional agenda items cover veteran parking spaces, a one‑day lottery game application, and several appointments to town committees. The meeting also includes a joint session with the Finance Committee to review articles for the November 12 Special Town Meeting warrant.

• Discuss and possible vote to award contract for new fire station water line project and authorize the Town Administrator to sign pending legal review
• Discuss and possible vote related to meals tax adoption
• Discuss and possible vote on Thorndike Project Liaison
• Discuss and possible vote on veteran’s parking spaces
• Discuss and possible vote to approve State Lottery Commission application for a one‑day game for the Apponequet Athletic Boosters Club on 11/8/25

The Select Board appointed Lia Fabian to fill the Housing Designee seat on the Community Preservation Committee through July 31, 2028, with a unanimous aye vote. The Board also appointed Suzanne Plonka to the 175" Anniversary Committee, Ronald Burgess to the Middleborough Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission, and accepted Gary Mansfield’s resignation from the Old Colony School Committee. The Board recommended favorable action on Finance Committee Article 1 (unpaid bills totaling $1,360.77), Article 2 (bylaw wording change), and Article 3 (building study for $25,000), and recommended unfavorable action on Article 5 (petition to end elected officials’ health‑benefit eligibility).

• Appointed Lia Fabian to Community Preservation Committee as Housing Designee (aye‑aye‑aye‑aye)
• Appointed Suzanne Plonka to 175" Anniversary Committee (aye‑aye‑aye‑abstain)
• Appointed Ronald Burgess to Middleborough Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission (aye‑aye‑aye‑aye)
• Accepted resignation of Gary Mansfield from Old Colony School Committee (aye‑aye‑aye‑aye)
• Recommended favorable action on Article 1 – unpaid bills $1,360.77 (aye‑aye‑aye‑aye)
• Recommended favorable action on Article 2 – CP Committee bylaw wording (aye‑aye‑nay‑aye)
• Recommended favorable action on Article 3 – building study $25,000 (aye‑aye‑nay‑aye)
• Recommended unfavorable action on Article 5 – elected officials health‑benefit petition (aye‑aye‑abstain‑aye)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to discuss a residential and small business survey and updates to the Lakeville Business Guide. The body will also hold a discussion with Valerie Glynn of the Cranberry Chamber of Commerce.

• Vote on residential and small business survey questions
• Updates to the Lakeville Business Guide
• Discussion with Valerie Glynn, Cranberry Chamber of Commerce
• Planning for a future business social event

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a petition hearing to vote on Simonds Hills LLC’s request for a Chapter 40B comprehensive permit to develop a 200‑unit project on six parcels off Freetown Street. The proposal includes single‑family homes, duplex cottages, and condominium buildings, with at least 50 units required to be affordable for low‑ or moderate‑income families. The agenda also notes the next meeting date of November 20, 2025, and includes an adjournment.

• Simonds Hills LLC request for a Chapter 40B comprehensive permit for 200 units on Freetown Street parcels
• Request to continue the public hearing for the Simonds Hills project
• Next Zoning Board meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the Lakeville Public Library
• Remote meeting access via Zoom link and Facebook livestream
• Adjournment of the meeting

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a motion to continue the Simmonds Hills LLC hearing until January 12 2026 at the Lakeville Public Library. The motion passed unanimously with all four members voting aye. The board then approved a motion to adjourn the meeting, also unanimously.

• Continuance of Simmonds Hills LLC hearing to Jan 12 2026 approved (4‑0)
• Adjournment of meeting approved (4‑0)

Town Hall Building Reuse Committee

The Town Hall Building Reuse Subcommittee will meet on Thursday, October 16, 2025. Members will meet with Apollo Project Management to review possible reuse options and the project timeline. The committee will also discuss the budget for any reuse plan. The meeting will end with new business and scheduling the next meeting.

• Meet with Apollo Project Management to discuss reuse options
• Discuss potential reuse options for the Town Hall building
• Discuss project timeline for the reuse effort
• Discuss budget for the reuse project
• Schedule the next subcommittee meeting

Community Preservation Committee

The Lakeville Community Preservation Committee will meet on Oct 16, 2025 at the Police Station to review the town accountant’s CPA totals and possible updates to the Community Preservation Plan. It will consider and vote on several Step 1 applications, including a $10,000 grant request for the Apponequet High School Courtyard Memorial Renovation. The committee will also vote on a recommendation for a Resident‑at‑Large housing seat, an invoice for John Paun Park engineering plans, and the meeting schedule for 2026.

• Review yearly CPA totals and possible updates to the Community Preservation Plan
• Vote on Step 1 application: Apponequet High School Courtyard Memorial Renovation ($10,000 CPA request)
• Vote on Step 1 applications: National Fitness Campaign; ADA Walkway for Clear Pond Park; Gravestone Repairs at Thompson Hill Cemetery (3)
• Vote on recommendation to Select Board for Resident‑at‑Large housing seat
• Vote on John Paun Park engineering plans invoice and possible extension of project timeline

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on petitions for special permits at 90 Main Street, 31 Reservoir Avenue, 33 Reservoir Avenue, and 55 Long Point Road. The requests seek a 200 sq ft addition, single‑family dwellings in the business zone, and a building size exceeding 1,000 sq ft. The board will also vote to approve the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Petition hearing – 90 Main Street: special permit under §§270‑6.1 C and 270‑7.4 for a 200 sq ft addition
• Petition hearing – 31 Reservoir Avenue: special permit under §§270‑4.1 and 270‑7.4(30)(a) for a single‑family dwelling in the business zone
• Petition hearing – 33 Reservoir Avenue: same request as 31 Reservoir Avenue
• Petition hearing – 55 Long Point Road: special permit under §§270‑6.3C(1) and 270‑7.4(5)(c) to exceed the 1,000 sq ft building limit
• Vote to approve meeting minutes from September 18, 2025

The Zoning Board unanimously approved special permits for 90 Main Street and three properties on Reservoir Avenue and Long Point Road, allowing single‑family residential use in a business‑zoned area. The Chairman was authorized to sign the LeBaron Phase and Area Plan paperwork. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Special Permit for 90 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Special Permit for 31 Reservoir Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Special Permit for 33 Reservoir Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved Special Permit for 55 Long Point Road (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign LeBaron Phase and Area Plan (no vote required)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Lakeville Historical Commission accepted the September 17 minutes and the Treasurer's report showing current account balances. Members discussed ongoing projects, including the Boston Post Cane design and a display case, but no vote was taken. Upcoming public events were announced: a walking tour of Thompson Hill Cemetery on Oct. 19 and a Veterans Day observance on Nov. 11.

• Accepted September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (motion by Taylor, seconded by Morton)
• Accepted Treasurer's report with balances: $121.80 general, $3,000 scholarship (non‑expendable), $625.96 expendable, $3,444.97 150th Anniversary, $0.06 Gift Account
• Discussion of Boston Post Cane design and purchase of a display case and plaque (no vote)
• Historic Walking Tour of Thompson Hill Cemetery scheduled for Oct. 19, 12:30‑2 pm
• Veterans Day observance planned for Nov. 11, starting at Asssawompset School and ending at WWI Dickran Diran Square

Board of Health

The Lakeville Board of Health will hold an executive session on collective bargaining strategy, then move to open session. Items include a meeting with River Hawk Environmental about a variance for 40 Harding Street, a discussion of bedroom numbers at 9 Cross Street, a recommendation to re‑appoint Shallyn Carreiro as Shared Services Health Specialist, and review of the July‑September meeting minutes. The board will also address pending items and make announcements.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy
• Meet with River Hawk Environmental to discuss a variance for 40 Harding Street
• Discuss number of bedrooms for a property at 9 Cross Street
• Recommend re‑appointing Shallyn Carreiro as Shared Services Health Specialist (Oct 1 2025‑Sep 30 2026)
• Review and approve meeting minutes from July 16, August 6, and September 3, 2025

The Board approved two variances for 10 Harding Street and waived the denitrification requirement. It voted to continue in Executive Session after the public hearing and recommended reappointing Shallyn Carreiro as Shared Services Health Specialist. The Board also approved the minutes from July, August, and September 2025 and granted conditional approval for one of two settlement proposals for 9 Cross Street. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved two variances for 10 Harding Street and waived denitrification requirement (unanimous)
• Voted to continue in Executive Session after the public hearing (unanimous)
• Recommended reappointment of Shallyn Carreiro as Shared Services Health Specialist (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes as typed (unanimous)
• Approved August 26, 2025 meeting minutes as typed (unanimous)
• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes as typed (unanimous)
• Granted conditional approval for one of two settlement proposals for 9 Cross Street (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review and approve the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes. Commissioners will discuss and possibly vote on a Wetland Bylaw amendment. They will consider the Notice of Intent (SE192-XXX) submitted by Richard & Deborah Hanson for removing and replacing a septic tank and constructing a multi‑tiered patio at 4 Court Circle, which includes a $122.50 application fee and a $75.00 administrative fee. Any other business may be addressed as time permits.

• Approve meeting minutes from July 22, 2025
• Discussion and possible vote on Wetland Bylaw
• Review Notice of Intent for 4 Court Circle septic tank replacement and patio project
• Public hearing scheduled for the 4 Court Circle project on October 14, 2025
• Consider any additional items brought before the Commission

The Conservation Commission voted to recommend to the Select Board that the warrant article establishing a 53E ½ revolving fund with a $15,000 spending limit be placed on the fall town meeting agenda. The motion passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Recommended to Select Board to place 53E ½ revolving fund warrant (max $15,000) on town meeting agenda – approved unanimously
• Adjourned – approved unanimously

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several items, including approving minutes from the October 6 meeting. They will discuss and possibly vote on articles for the Special Town Meeting warrant and set the final warrants for the Fall Special Town Meeting. A $15,200 payment to The Nature Conservancy Box Turtle Mitigation Fund will be voted on to meet NHESP requirements for the new fire station building. The meeting also includes a joint session with the Planning Board to discuss the Lakeville Country Club property.

• Vote on articles to be placed on the Special Town Meeting warrant
• Vote to set the final warrants for the Fall Special Town Meeting
• Approve $15,200 payment to The Nature Conservancy Box Turtle Mitigation Fund for the new fire station project
• Joint meeting with the Planning Board to discuss the Lakeville Country Club property
• Approve Select Board minutes of October 6, 2025

The Select Board approved the October 6 meeting minutes and accepted five articles to be placed on the November 12 Special Town Meeting warrant. The board then set and signed the final warrant for the Fall Special Town Meeting. Finally, the board approved a $15,120 payment to The Nature Conservancy Box Turtle Mitigation Fund.

• Approved October 6, 2025 Select Board minutes (Vice‑Chair Carboni, Member Hunt, Member Plonka aye)
• Accepted five articles for the Special Town Meeting warrant (Vice‑Chair Carboni, Member Hunt, Member Plonka aye)
• Set and signed final warrant for the Fall Special Town Meeting (Chair Candito, Vice‑Chair Carboni, Member Hunt, Member Plonka aye)
• Approved $15,120 payment to The Nature Conservancy Box Turtle Mitigation Fund (Chair Candito, Vice‑Chair Carboni, Member Hunt, Member Plonka aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 PM (Chair Candito, Vice‑Chair Carboni, Member Hunt, Member Plonka aye)

Park Commission

The Lakeville Park Commission approved requests for the 2026 Cranberry Trifest and overflow parking at Ted Williams Camp. The body also discussed hiring an Assistant Director for Clear Pond Park and reviewed a draft framework for equitable field rental fees.

• Approved Cranberry Trifest at Ted Williams Camp for August 21-23, 2026
• Approved overflow parking at Ted Williams Camp for Assawompsett Elementary School
• Approved filming at Ted Williams Camp by Black Dog Productions for November 14-15, 2025
• Approved additional evening fitness classes at Ted Williams Camp
• Reviewing job posting for Clear Pond Park Director

Planning Board

The Lakeville Planning Board meeting on October 9, 2025 will consider a review of the proposed Stormwater Management Bylaw. The board will also discuss its goals, approve the July 24 and September 11, 2025 meeting minutes, and receive administrative updates that may include votes. Additional updates will be provided on the OSRD, Bella Way, 5 Harding St., 10 Harding St., and the Economic Development Committee.

• Review Stormwater Management Bylaw (proposed changes)
• Approve July 24, 2025 and September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Administrative update – possible votes
• Project updates: Bella Way, 5 Harding St., 10 Harding St.
• Economic Development Committee update

The Board voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the July 24 and September 11, 2025 meetings. Members discussed a draft Stormwater Management Bylaw and agreed to incorporate suggested edits before further review. They agreed to try scheduling a combined meeting with the CPA and Conservation Committee on January 8, 2026. The next Board meeting was set for October 23, 2025, with a joint meeting with the Select Board on October 14, 2025 and a tentative November 6, 2025 date.

• Approved July 24 2025 and September 11 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to try scheduling combined CPA/ConComm meeting for Jan 8 2026
• Set next Planning Board meeting for Oct 23 2025
• Set joint Select Board meeting for Oct 14 2025
• Tentatively scheduled November 6 2025 Board meeting
• Motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to discuss the status of inspection items at Strobridge Cemetery and address new inspection needs. The board will also review communications regarding Booth 1 Cemetery.

• Status of Strobridge Cemetery inspection items
• New cemetery inspection items
• Correspondence regarding Booth 1 Cemetery

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting. They adopted a motion to follow the fee schedule's $25 interment recording fee for veterans, replacing the $50 fee noted on the form. The commission also agreed to change regular meeting days from Tuesday to Wednesday mornings. Additional actions were assigned for cemetery repairs and website updates.

• Approved 8/12/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted $25 veteran interment recording fee per fee schedule (unanimous)
• Changed regular meeting day to Wednesday AM (unanimous)
• Scheduled Haskell Sign repair for November (assigned to Comm. Bissonnette)
• Planned loam repair of sunken graves at Keith Cemetery (assigned to Comm. Bissonnette)
• Commission to contact DPW Director for access road after Southeast Fence schedule is known
• Commission to update Veterans Rules hyperlink on website (assigned to Comm. Kranefuss)
• Commission to send interment order edit to Comm. Kranefuss for website update

Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that meeting minutes are available for review.

Fire Station Building Committee

The committee will approve the minutes from the September 10, 2025 meeting. It will receive a project update from Pomroy Associates and Saccoccio Associates and consider a vote to appoint a Construction Working Group. The board will also consider approving invoices and schedule the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from 9/10/2025 meeting
• Project update from Pomroy Associates & Saccoccio Associates
• Discussion and possible vote to appoint Construction Working Group
• Approve invoices
• Schedule next meeting

Select Board

The Lakeville Select Board will consider several actions, including adopting a taking order for road layout changes on Myricks Street, Precinct Street, Harrison Avenue, Johnson Drive, Bedford Street, and Rhode Island Road. They will vote to award the town's $13,825,000 bond anticipation notes to the winning bidder from the October 2 sale. Additional items include setting articles for the Special Town Meeting warrant, adjusting snow‑plow contractor rates, and sending a zoning letter to the Rocky Woods developer.

• Vote to adopt order of taking for alteration of layouts on Myricks St, Precinct St, Harrison Ave, Johnson Dr, Bedford St, and Rhode Island Rd and award damages to owners
• Vote to award the town's $13,825,000 bond anticipation notes to the winning bidder from the Oct 2 competitive sale
• Vote on articles to be placed on the Special Town Meeting warrant
• Vote on snow‑plow contractor rate changes
• Vote to send a zoning letter to the Rocky Woods developer

The Select Board approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It adopted an Order of Taking to acquire land for the Rt. 79 roadway layout changes. The Board approved a $13,825,000 Bond Anticipation Note sale to Truist Securities at a 3.5% rate. It also adopted the proposed 2025‑2026 snow‑plow contractor rate changes.

• Approved Sep 30, 2025 minutes (3‑aye, 1‑abstain)
• Adopted Order of Taking for Rt 79 layout changes (4‑aye)
• Awarded $13,825,000 BAN to Truist Securities at 3.5% (4‑aye)
• Adopted 2025‑2026 snow‑plow contractor rate changes (4‑aye)

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee approved the September 4, 2025 minutes after correcting the approval date. It identified a 15‑acre vacant parcel whose Chapter 61 agreement expired in December 2021 and assigned the chair to notify town officials and inquire with Wildlands Trust and DCR. The committee reviewed outreach results, noting three owners expressed interest in Chapter 61 programs, and set actions for trail mapping and web‑page updates. It also decided not to submit a Community Preservation Committee application this cycle, reserving funds for next year.

• Approved September 4, 2025 minutes with corrected approval date (unanimous).
• Unresolved Chapter 61 discrepancy for a 15‑acre parcel on County Road near the Berkeley border; Chair to notify Town Administrator, Select Board, Acting Assessor and query Wildlands Trust and DCR.
• Outreach letters mailed to 224 addresses; three owners expressed interest in Chapter 61 (one 61A, two 61B).
• Trail‑mapping actions: member to write Ted Williams Camp trail descriptions, contact Nancy Yeatts for Betty’s Neck map, and update the open‑space web page.
• No Community Preservation Committee application ready; earmarked funds will be carried over to next year.

Select Board

The Lakeville Select Board will conduct a public ascertainment hearing at 6 p.m. on September 30 to consider Verizon New England, Inc.'s cable television license renewal. The board will also discuss and possibly vote on approving minutes from September 9 and September 16, 2025, a town election warrant and debt‑exclusion language for Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School, and water allocation for 13 Harding Street. Possible executive‑session meetings are listed to address personnel and collective‑bargaining matters.

• Public ascertainment hearing on Verizon New England, Inc. cable TV license renewal (MGL 166A s.1) at 6 p.m.
• Possible vote to approve Select Board minutes of September 9, 2025 and September 16, 2025
• Possible vote to approve Town Election Warrant and proposed debt exclusion language for Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School for November 18, 2025
• Possible vote on water allocation for 13 Harding Street
• Possible executive‑session meetings to discuss personnel matters and collective‑bargaining strategy

The Select Board approved the wording for the ballot that would exempt Lakeville from its share of the Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School bonds. The motion passed unanimously (Candito, Hunt, Plonka). The Board also approved minutes from September meetings, sent a letter of support for commercial development of Rocky Woods Phase I, and set the cable‑television licensing hearing closure date for October 14, 2025.

• Approved debt‑exclusion ballot wording for Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School (Candito, Hunt, Plonka aye)
• Approved Select Board minutes of September 9, 2025 (as presented) and September 16, 2025 (as amended) (Candito, Hunt, Plonka aye)
• Voted to send a letter of support for commercial development of Rocky Woods Phase I (Candito, Hunt, Plonka aye)
• Voted to close the Cable Television Licensing Hearing on October 14, 2025 (Candito, Hunt, Plonka aye)

Energy Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee will receive updates on the town’s Green Communities initiative and the Assawompset Window and Door Replacement Project, both presented by Nate Darling. It will discuss the federal 179D Energy Efficient Building Program. The committee will also vote on its chair and vice‑chair, approve the November 19, 2020 minutes, schedule the next meeting, and adjourn.

• Vote to elect Chair and Vice Chair of the Energy Advisory Committee
• Approval of minutes from November 19, 2020
• Green Communities update (presented by Nate Darling)
• Assawompset Window and Door Replacement Project update (presented by Nate Darling)
• Discussion of the 179D Energy Efficient Building Program

The Energy Advisory Committee voted 5‑0‑0 to appoint Phil Oliviera as Chair and 5‑0‑0 to appoint John Gregory as Vice Chair. The committee approved the November 19, 2020 minutes by a 3‑2‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 PM by a 5‑0‑0 vote, and the next meeting was scheduled for November 3, 2025.

• Phil Oliviera elected Chair (5-0-0)
• John Gregory elected Vice Chair (5-0-0)
• Approved 11/19/2020 minutes (3-2-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Park Commission

The Lakeville Park Commission will review and vote on its September 11 meeting minutes. It will discuss and possibly vote on capital requests and an updated five‑year plan, as well as several service and equipment items such as extending a Windows 10 computer at Clear Pond Park and selling chairs from Loon Pond Lodge. Additional topics include potential Community Preservation Act projects, an Arts Council grant application, and preliminary league fee discussions for 2026.

• Approve Park Commission minutes for September 11, 2025
• Discuss and possibly vote on capital requests and updated 5‑year plan
• Discuss possible extension of Windows 10 computer service at Clear Pond Park for 2026
• Discuss and possibly vote on selling chairs formerly used at Loon Pond Lodge
• Discuss possible Community Preservation Act project applications

The commission unanimously approved the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes and adopted an updated five‑year park plan. It also approved a $60 one‑year Windows 10 extension for the Clear Pond Park computer, a $1,000 arts grant for a music program, and agreed to focus on a new playground at Commissioners Field and repairs to the Ted Williams baseball fields. Additionally, the board decided to pursue disposal of 100 stored Loon Pond Lodge chairs and to measure for up to ten ADA‑compliant beach mats before applying for Community Preservation funding.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Updated Park Commission 5‑year plan (unanimous)
• Purchased one‑year Windows 10 extension for Clear Pond Park computer ($60, unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 Lakeville Arts Council grant for music program at Ted Williams Camp (unanimous)
• Agreed to focus on playground at Commissioners Field and repair baseball fields at Ted Williams (unanimous)
• Decided to pursue disposal or sale of 100 Loon Pond Lodge chairs (agreement)
• Will measure and possibly apply for up to ten ADA‑compliant beach mats (pending application)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board unanimously approved the site‑plan decisions for an accessory dwelling unit at 119 Precinct Street, for a site plan at 19 Main Street, and for a definitive subdivision at 92 Howland Road. It also voted to send a supportive memo to the Zoning Board for residential uses at 31 and 33 Reservoir Avenue and a no‑comment memo for 55 Long Point Road. The August 14 and September 4, 2025 meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved ADU Site Plan Review for 119 Precinct Street (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan Review for 19 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Definitive Subdivision Plan for 92 Howland Road (unanimous)
• Sent memo supporting residential dwellings at 31 Reservoir Avenue (unanimous)
• Sent memo supporting residential dwellings at 33 Reservoir Avenue (unanimous)
• Sent memo with no comment on petition for 55 Long Point Road (unanimous)
• Approved August 14, 2025 and September 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Lakeville Conservation Commission will review and possibly vote on new wetland bylaw language for the upcoming Town Meeting. It will also consider several project requests, including a Certificate of Compliance for 4 Morrison Way and a determination of applicability for a septic system upgrade at 4 Court Circle. Additional items include an enforcement order update for 52 Clear Pond Road, a herbicide/algaecide notice for Crystal Waters Pond, and a vegetation‑management plan from Keolis Commuter Services. The meeting will conclude with approval of the July 8, 2025 minutes.

• 4 Morrison Way – Request for Certificate of Compliance (SE192-716)
• 4 Court Circle – Request for Determination of Applicability for septic system upgrade
• 52 Clear Pond Road – Update and possible vote on Enforcement Order
• Crystal Waters Pond (29‑31 Taunton St.) – Notice of Intent for herbicide and algaecide application
• Wetland Bylaw – Discussion and possible vote on warrant article language

The commission moved the Keolis Commuter Services item to the top of the agenda and unanimously approved a positive 2A determination for its vegetation management plan, with a negative 3 determination for the work. It also issued a Certificate of Compliance for 4 Morrison Way, a positive determination requiring a Notice of Intent for the septic upgrade at 4 Court Circle, and accepted the 52 Clear Pond Road restoration plan for further discussion. The meeting on 52 Clear Pond Road was rescheduled to October 28 at 6:30 pm.

• Moved Keolis Commuter Services to first agenda item (unanimous)
• Issued positive 2A determination for Keolis vegetation plan and negative 3 for work (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 4 Morrison Way (unanimous)
• Issued positive determination calling for a Notice of Intent for 4 Court Circle septic upgrade (unanimous)
• Accepted 52 Clear Pond Road site plan for discussion (unanimous)
• Continued 52 Clear Pond Road case to October 21 meeting (unanimous)
• Changed subsequent 52 Clear Pond Road meeting to October 28 at 6:30 pm (unanimous)

Lakeville Arts Council

The council accepted two applications for the All That Glitters event and approved the placement of four volunteers at designated locations. It also approved the purchase of two additional tables for the Historical Town Hall. Additionally, the council scheduled Senator Rodriques and Representative Orrall to present a citation at the festival and approved the September 2 meeting minutes.

• Accept 2 applications for the All That Glitters event
• Approve locations for 4 volunteers
• Approve purchase of 2 additional tables for Historical Town Hall
• Schedule Senator Rodriques and Rep. Orrall to present citation at festival
• Approve September 2 meeting minutes

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will consider approving minutes from its May 20 and July 21, 2025 meetings. It will meet with Joan Gladu Morton of the Historical Commission and Open Space Committee to discuss priorities on the updated Master Plan Implementation Chart. The committee will announce a Special Town Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, November 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the Apponequet High School Auditorium. Additional items include reviewing a Community Preservation Committee email about project funding applications and scheduling the next committee meeting.

• Possible vote to approve meeting minutes for May 20, 2025 and July 21, 2025
• Discussion with Joan Gladu Morton on Master Plan Implementation Chart priorities (updated 7‑21‑25)
• Announcement of Special Town Meeting on Wed, Nov 12, 2025, 7:00 PM at Apponequet High School Auditorium
• Review of email from Michele MacEachern, Chair of the Community Preservation Committee, regarding upcoming project funding applications
• Schedule next Master Plan Implementation Committee meeting

The Master Plan Implementation Committee voted to approve the May 20 and July 21, 2025 meeting minutes. The vote was 4 ayes, 2 abstentions, and 0 nays. The committee then voted to adjourn the meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for November 17, 2025 at 6 PM.

• Approved May 20 and July 21, 2025 meeting minutes (aye: A. Sukeforth, J. Chamberlain, R. Garbitt, D. Barbuto; abstain: R. Dixon, P. Marshall)
• Adjourned meeting (aye: A. Sukeforth, R. Dixon, J. Chamberlain, R. Garbitt, D. Barbuto)
• Scheduled next meeting for November 17, 2025 at 6 PM

Community Preservation Committee

The committee ratified payment of a $9,840 cemetery repair invoice and a $42 sign replacement invoice. It approved an amendment to the draft memo to the Select Board concerning the Housing Trust. It voted to request the town manager’s office draft a memorandum that would allow the proposed bylaw language without amending the bylaw. The meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Ratified payment of $9,840 Thompson Hill Cemetery repair invoice (all in favor)
• Ratified payment of $42 CPC sign replacement invoice (all in favor)
• Approved amendment to Housing Trust memo to consider Massachusetts Housing Partnership information (all in favor)
• Requested town manager’s office draft memorandum for proposed bylaw language (all in favor)
• Approved amended minutes for August 21, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:57 pm (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request to expand the Residences at LeBaron Hills development and a special permit for a home addition at 90 Main Street. The board will also review meeting minutes from July and August 2025.

• Request to increase units at Residences at LeBaron Hills from 386 to 419 and add three 36-unit buildings
• Request to modify Comprehensive Permit for LeBaron Hills to add land on Fern Ave and change emergency access to full access
• Special Permit request for a 200 sq. ft. addition at 90 Main Street
• Approval of meeting minutes for July 17, 2025 and August 21, 2025

The Board voted unanimously to close the hearing on the Residences at LeBaron Hills project. Earlier, the Board also voted unanimously to continue the Patel hearing for 90 Main Street until October 16, 2025. No waivers were granted during the meeting, and the Board noted it has no authority over water‑supply issues raised by residents.

• Continued Patel hearing for 90 Main Street until Oct 16 2025 (unanimous)
• Closed the LeBaron Hills hearing (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Lakeville Board of Health will meet to discuss a variance request at 4 Court Circle and local upgrade requests at 50 Clear Pond Road. The agenda also includes reviewing July meeting minutes and discussing pending items from the Board's agent.

• Discuss variance request at 4 Court Circle
• Discuss local upgrade requests at 50 Clear Pond Road
• Review July 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss pending items from BOH Agent
• Public hearing for Two Sisters Catering food establishment permit

The Lakeville Board of Health unanimously approved a septic system variance for 4 Court Circle with specific conditions. It also approved the sewage disposal upgrade design at 50 Clear Pond Road with contingent variances, and granted a food establishment permit for Two Sisters Catering at 217 County Street pending inspection.

• Approved septic variance for 4 Court Circle with conditions (test pit, setbacks, inspection) – unanimous
• Approved sewage disposal upgrade design at 50 Clear Pond Road with variances for sieve analysis, perc hole, and groundwater separation, contingent on inspection – unanimous
• Approved food establishment permit for Two Sisters Catering at 217 County Street, pending inspection – unanimous
• Approved July 2, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 pm – unanimous

Historical Commission

The Lakeville Historical Commission discussed a proposal for a John Sassamon statue and voted to reject placing it on town property, opting to pursue an alternative tribute. The commission also approved accepting the Betty’s Neck Wagon for display, replacing five heavy tables with six folding tables costing $299.94, and appointing Joan Morton as the representative to the Master Plan Committee. Routine reports were accepted and demolition sign‑offs for 145 Rhode Island Rd and 301 Pond Lane were recorded.

• Motion passed to not have a John Sassamon statue on town property (estimated cost $150,000)
• Accepted the Betty’s Neck Wagon from Dee Elliot of Elliot Farm for town display
• Approved replacement of five 2003 brown tables with six 6‑foot folding tables for $299.94 from the Gift Account
• Appointed Joan Morton as representative to the Master Plan Committee
• Signed off demolition permits for 145 Rhode Island Rd and 301 Pond Lane

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board waived the July 23, 2025 minutes and approved staff meeting dates for November 12, February 11, and June 10. It adopted a new gift policy requiring the Director to approve donations under $1,000 and the Board to approve donations of $1,000 or more. The Board also approved updates to the Teen Room, a $392.45 reimbursement to Director Jennifer Jones, and relocation of the Dr. Bournstein memorial within the Children’s Library.

• Gift policy: Director approves donations < $1,000; Board approves donations ≥ $1,000
• Teen Room update: color, furniture, and surplus removal approved
• Reimbursement to Director Jennifer Jones for Panera lunch: $392.45
• Relocation of Dr. Bournstein memorial and related shelving work approved
• Staff meeting dates (Nov 12, Feb 11, Jun 10) approved

Select Board

The Lakeville Select Board will discuss and possibly vote on several items, including awarding a $11,717,000 contract to Page Building Construction Company for a new fire station. Other agenda items include a $50,699 HVAC and weatherization contract, an order of taking for a portion of Harrison Avenue, and several one‑day alcohol licenses for upcoming events. The board will also consider the Social Equity Plan, an election warrant, an assistant town accountant job description, and a classification and compensation study process.

• Award bid for new Fire Station to Page Building Construction Company – $11,717,000
• Award HVAC and Weatherization Improvements contract to Gem Plumbing and Heating Co., LLC – $50,699
• Adopt order of taking for confirmatory layout of portion of Harrison Avenue
• One‑day Liquor License for Tipsy Mermaid event on Oct 4, 2025 at 33 Southworth Street
• One‑day Beer & Wine License for Red Hand Brewing Co. at Lakeville Arts & Music Festival, 2 Precinct Street

The Select Board awarded the Lakeville Fire Station project to Page Building Construction Company for $11,717,000. It also voted to hold the Old Colony High School project and debt‑exclusion ballot on November 18, 2025. Additional actions included adopting the Assistant Town Accountant job description, approving a $50,699 HVAC contract for the animal shelter, adopting an Order of Taking for Harrison Avenue, and granting one‑day liquor and public‑way licenses for upcoming community events.

• Awarded Fire Station contract to Page Building Construction Co. for $11,717,000 (unanimous)
• Scheduled Old Colony High School and debt‑exclusion ballot for Nov 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Assistant Town Accountant job description (unanimous)
• Approved nine comparable towns for Classification and Compensation Study (unanimous)
• Awarded HVAC and Weatherization contract to Gem Plumbing and Heating Co. for $50,699 (unanimous)
• Adopted Order of Taking for Harrison Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Tipsy Mermaid event Oct 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved public‑way license for Deanna Elliot Harvest Festival Oct 12, 2025 (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will consider approving the minutes from its August 11, 2025 meeting. It will discuss and possibly vote on the questions for a residential and small‑business survey. The committee will also review updates to the Lakeville Business Guide. Finally, it will set the date for its next meeting.

• Approval of minutes — August 11, 2025
• Discussion and possible vote on residential and small business survey questions
• Discussion on updates to the Lakeville Business Guide
• Schedule next meeting (suggested date: Monday, October 20, 2025)

The Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting with a 5‑aye, 0‑nay, 1‑abstain vote. No new business was introduced. The next meeting was set for October 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM, and the committee adjourned at 7:20 PM.

• Approved August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 7:20 PM (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Park Commission approved a proposal from the Freetown Lakeville Soccer Club to repair and reseed the Ted Williams Camp soccer fields over three years. The body also approved a Cub Scout event and vocational opportunities for high school students.

• Approved Freetown Lakeville Soccer Club's 3-year plan to repair and rest Ted Williams Camp soccer fields at no cost to the town
• Approved Lakeville Pack 14 Cub Scouts' Model Rocket Demonstration for March 19, 2026, pending insurance
• Approved vocational opportunities for Apponequet Regional High School Adult Transition Program students at Ted Williams Camp and John Paun Park
• Approved the October 19, 2025, Trunk or Treat flyer
• Reviewed budget showing $139,008.53 remaining in expenses and $93,424.68 remaining in personnel

Planning Board

The Lakeville Planning Board will hold public hearings on several applications. Items include an accessory dwelling unit at 119 Precinct Street, a mixed‑use project at 19 Main Street, a subdivision at 92 Howland Road, and a special permit for a commercial parking facility at 160 Bedford Street. The board will also consider a Zoning Board of Appeals petition for 90 Main Street and routine administrative updates.

• Site Plan Review – 880 sq ft one‑bedroom ADU at 119 Precinct Street (possible vote)
• Site Plan Review – mixed‑use retail and business development at 19 Main Street (continued)
• Definitive Subdivision – two‑lot plan at 92 Howland Road (possible vote)
• Special Permit – commercial parking facility at 160 Bedford Street (possible vote)
• ZBA petition review for 90 Main Street

The Board voted to keep the accessory apartment bylaw in place for an additional year and agreed not to bring any Articles to Town Meeting. It also approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (with one abstention) and sent a memo stating it had no comment on the ZBA petition for 90 Main Street. Several site‑plan reviews and special‑permit hearings were continued to future dates.

• Retain accessory apartment bylaw for another year (unanimous)
• Send memo of no comment to ZBA on 90 Main Street petition (unanimous)
• Approve July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (approved; 3 aye, 1 abstain)
• Continue ADU site‑plan review at 119 Precinct St until Sep 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continue site‑plan review at 19 Main St until Sep 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continue public hearing for 92 Howland Rd until Sep 25, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continue special‑permit hearing for 160 Bedford St until Oct 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Decide not to bring any Articles for Town Meeting (unanimous)

Town Hall Building Reuse Committee

The Town Hall Building Reuse Subcommittee will meet on September 10, 2025 at 5:45 PM at the Lakeville Police Station, 323 Bedford Street. The committee will approve the minutes from the August 13, 2025 meeting. It will discuss potential reuse options for the town hall building, the project timeline, and the budget. The meeting will also schedule the next meeting before adjourning.

Fire Station Building Committee

The Fire Station Building Committee will receive a project update from Pomroy Associates and Saccoccio Associates. The committee is scheduled to review bid results and approve invoices.

• Review of bid results from Pomroy Associates & Saccoccio Associates
• Approval of invoices

The Fire Station Building Committee approved the May 28 and June 25 meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to recommend that the Select Board award the $11,717,000 construction contract to Page Building Construction. The committee also accepted SW Cole as the material‑testing agent and approved several project invoices.

• Approved May 28 and June 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended awarding $11,717,000 contract to Page Building Construction (unanimous)
• Accepted SW Cole as material testing agent, up to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Project Dog, Inc invoice #22856 for $1,395.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Pomroy Associates LLC invoice #23.111.0-15 for $11,100.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Saccoccio & Associates Architects invoice #23083-15 for $205,157.31 (unanimous)
• Approved Saccoccio & Associates Architects invoice #23083-17 for $25,149.88 (unanimous)
• Approved LEC invoice #153469 for $277.50 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several property-specific applications and a vegetation management plan for Keolis Commuter Service. The board may vote on an Enforcement Order for 52 Clear Pond Road and discuss a Wetland Bylaw. A decision may also be reached regarding 160 Bedford & Rear Bedford Street.

• Possible vote on Enforcement Order for 52 Clear Pond Road
• Herbicide and algaecide application at Crystal Waters Pond (29-31 Taunton Street)
• Septic system installation at 132 Bedford Street
• Resource Area Delineation at 15-17 Harding Street
• Discussion and possible vote on Wetland Bylaw

The Conservation Commission opened hearings for several applications and continued them to September 23, 2025. It issued a negative three determination for the 132 Bedford Street septic replacement, requiring a silt sock to define the work limit. The June 24, 2025 meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Continue 52 Clear Pond Road hearing to Sep 23 at Police Station (unanimous)
• Open hearing for Crystal Waters Pond herbicide application (unanimous)
• Continue Crystal Waters Pond hearing to Sep 23 at Police Station (unanimous)
• Continue Keolis Commuter Services vegetation management request to Sep 23 (unanimous)
• Open hearing for 15-17 Harding Street resource area delineation (unanimous)
• Continue 15-17 Harding Street hearing to Sep 23 to receive DEP file number (unanimous)
• Negative three determination for 132 Bedford Street septic project with silt sock condition (unanimous)
• Approve June 24, 2025 meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)

Cemetery Commission

The Lakeville Cemetery Commission will meet to approve previous minutes and discuss inspection items for Booth 1, Strobridge, and Keith. The meeting will also cover new inspection items and general business.

• Approval of minutes
• Review of Booth 1 inspection status
• Review of Strobridge inspection status
• Review of Keith inspection status
• Discussion of new cemetery inspection items

The Commissioners approved the meeting minutes from August 12, 2025. They voted unanimously to open a Veterans Cemetery at Strobridge, with planning and funding to be addressed later. Discussions on Howland Cemetery repairs, cemetery software options, and a potential green burial park were all tabled for future meetings.

• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved opening a Veterans Cemetery at Strobridge (unanimous)
• Tabled further discussion on Howland Cemetery repair funding
• Tabled further discussion on cemetery software update
• Tabled further discussion on green burial memorial park proposal

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board. The agenda includes a presentation on the Old Colony Project by Aaron Polansky. No other items are listed for decision.

• Joint meeting with the Select Board
• Old Colony Project presentation by Aaron Polansky

Select Board

The Board met on Sep 9, 2025, and heard a presentation on the Old Colony school renovation costing $288,743,683 with a projected MSBA reimbursement of $129,675,235. Members discussed financing, including a debt exclusion and the requirement that 51% of the five towns approve the project, and public comments raised concerns about annual costs. The Board agreed to continue the discussion at the September 16, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:31 PM by a motion (Carboni) and second (Hunt), with all members voting aye.

• Adjourned meeting at 7:31 PM (motion by Carboni, second by Hunt, all aye)
• Agreed to discuss Old Colony project further at Sep 16, 2025 meeting

Open Space Committee

The Lakeville Open Space Committee met to review updates, approve changes to conservation restrictions, and discuss future planning. Members received updates from related commissions, reviewed the 2025 Open Space Plan status, and planned outreach for land conservation programs. No major decisions were made beyond procedural approvals.

• Voted unanimously to approve Member Gladu Morton’s updates to the Conservation Restriction list, including additions for Wildlands Trust properties and the Wilkie Schobel APR
• Approved August 7, 2025 meeting minutes with minor corrections
• Sent 224 targeted mailings to property owners with at least five acres of open space for Chapter 61 programs
• Planned participation in the Lakeville Arts & Music Festival on October 4 with the Historical Commission
• Discussed potential Community Preservation Committee funding applications for open space projects

Gallery Arts Committee

The Gallery Arts Committee will meet to review previous and upcoming exhibits and jury new applications. The committee is also scheduled to vote on a policy review.

• Application jurying for Brian Lewis, Lakeville Historical Commission 250th Anniversary exhibit, Cindy Benard, and Leslie Metzler
• Review of Seth Uhlin application from April
• Vote on Policy Review
• Proposed additions of music and non-alcoholic bar options to artists’ information packet

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors reviewed monthly reports and addressed the resignation of Principal Assessor Robert Alford II. The board is currently reviewing three proposals for an interim assessor. Members also voted to accept a late 3ABC application for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Approved RRC for personal property appraisals at a cost of $7,000
• Accepted a late 3ABC application submitted August 25, 2025
• Noted resignation of Principal Assessor Robert Alford II effective August 28, 2025
• Reviewed and signed August 2025 Motor Vehicle and Statutory Exemption reports

Planning Board

The Board voted to close the public hearing for the 28 Precinct Street site plan. It then approved the site‑plan approval with the added language to condition #7. The meeting was adjourned after the approvals.

• Closed public hearing for 28 Precinct St (approved, 5 Ayes)
• Approved Site Plan Approval for 28 Precinct St with changes to condition #7 (approved, 5 Ayes)
• Adjourned the meeting (approved, 5 Ayes)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss revised well plans and variance requests for 16 Fourth Avenue and bedroom counts for 9 Cross Street. The board will also review pending items from the BOH Agent and approve minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting.

• 16 Fourth Avenue: Request for variances to Title 5 and BOH regulations regarding well setbacks from road, property lines, and neighboring cesspools
• 9 Cross Street: Discussion with Zenith Consulting Engineers, LLC regarding bedroom count
• Review and approval of June 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board voted to approve the well placement plan for 16 Fourth Avenue, reinstating the previously approved variances and requiring a tie‑in to municipal water within one year and decommissioning of the well. The Board also denied the request to approve a 4‑bedroom septic design at 9 Cross Street, requiring a deed restriction to limit the house to three bedrooms. Meeting minutes from June 18, 2025 were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved well placement plan for 16 Fourth Avenue with prior variances (unanimous)
• Denied request to approve 4‑bedroom septic plan at 9 Cross Street (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from June 18, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Lakeville Council on Aging Board meeting scheduled for September 3, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda listed only procedural and organizational items, including approval of prior minutes and announcements.

The board approved the minutes from the August 6, 2025 meeting. An application from Duella Monti was approved to fill an alternate board seat. The council adopted a rebranding plan for senior centers, using a grant and community suggestions to select a new name and logo. The Veterans Breakfast will be held on November 11, 2025, the café service that day was canceled, and next year's Mother’s Day and Father’s Day events will be combined at Loon Pond Lodge.

• Approved August 6, 2025 meeting minutes (motion approved, seconded)
• Approved Duella Monti as board alternate (application reviewed and approved)
• Adopted senior‑center rebranding plan using grant funds (mailing for name/logo suggestions)
• Scheduled Veterans Breakfast on November 11, 2025; canceled café service that day
• Combined next year’s Mother’s Day Tea and Father’s Day Celebration into a single event at Loon Pond Lodge

Lakeville Arts Council

The Lakeville Arts Council met to coordinate logistics for the upcoming Arts & Music Festival. The council approved non-profit vendor applications and the sale of 2012 postcards at the event. Members also discussed security camera placement for the steamroller barn and planning for a Christmas event.

• Approved two non-profit vendor applications for the Arts & Music Festival
• Approved selling 2012 postcards at the Arts & Music Festival
• Discussed installing a camera on the back of the Old Town Hall to view Center Stage and the steamroller barn
• Discussed a Christmas event featuring a walk-through parade with stationary floats
• Accepted the meeting minutes from August 4, 2025

Select Board

The Board voted to direct the Town Administrator to submit a letter to the Executive Office of Administration and Finance requesting bond‑bill funding for Bridge Street intersection improvements. They also approved sending a letter to Taunton City Council expressing residents' concerns about the Lebaron water system. Additionally, the Board changed the Fall Special Town Meeting date to November 12, 2025.

• Directed Town Administrator to submit letter for Bridge Street intersection funding (4‑aye)
• Directed Town Administrator to send letter to Taunton City Council on Lebaron water issues (4‑aye)
• Changed Fall Special Town Meeting date to November 12, 2025 (4‑aye)
• Approved Town Counsel Request for Proposals (4‑aye)
• Signed Purple Heart Town proclamation (4‑aye)
• Signed Boston Post Cane proclamation (4‑aye)
• Approved August 19, 2025 Select Board meeting minutes (4‑aye)

Select Board

The Lakeville Select Board will hold its regular meeting on September 2, 2025, at 5:45 PM at the Lakeville Police Station. The board is scheduled to discuss and possibly vote on several proclamations, property issues, and town policies, including water problems at the Lebaron Development and a change order for the Fire Station construction contract.

• Vote on proclamations for Daniel Fernandes (Boston Post Cane) and Purple Heart Town
• Discuss and possible vote on water issues at Lebaron Development
• Discuss and possible vote on change order No. 4 for Saccoccio & Associates Fire Station Design Contract
• Vote on appointment of Meghan Young to Agricultural Commission and Maureen Candito to Cable Advisory Committee
• Vote on one-day alcohol license for Berkely Beer at Fall Family Festival (September 13, 2025) at Lions Clubhouse, 170 Main Street

Park Commission

The Lakeville Park Commission met to approve minutes, discuss park operations, and vote on several items. Key decisions included approving an event by re:fab at Ted Williams Camp on September 26, 2025, with a rain date of October 3, and authorizing a $11,000 purchase of a new lawn tractor for Ted Williams Camp. The commission also discussed financial updates for Clear Pond Park and field maintenance proposals.

• Approved re:fab event at Ted Williams Camp on September 26, 2025, with $500 donation
• Authorized $11,000 purchase of a new lawn tractor for Ted Williams Camp
• Approved Freelake Youth Softball’s application for fall field time
• Discussed financial shortfalls at Clear Pond Park, including $325 loss on swim lessons
• Postponed soccer field maintenance proposal from Freetown Lakeville Soccer Club to next meeting

Historical Commission

The Lakeville Historical Commission meeting scheduled for August 27, 2025, was cancelled. The posted agenda contained only procedural boilerplate and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

Conservation Commission

The Lakeville Conservation Commission will review five land-use requests at its August 26 meeting, including drainage work for a subdivision, septic upgrades, a porch addition, a deck and septic system, and parking lot grading. The panel will also approve June meeting minutes.

• 5 Azel Road – Certificate of Compliance for drainage components in proposed subdivision
• 17 Shore Ave – Certificate of Compliance for septic system upgrade
• 19 Pine Bluff – Determination of Applicability for porch addition
• 135 Staples Shore Road – Notice of Intent for deck and septic system by Zenith Consulting Engineers
• 160 Bedford Street and Rear Bedford Street – Notice of Intent for parking lot grading and drainage/water testing by Prime Engineering

The commission unanimously issued Certificates of Compliance for 5 Azel Rd (SE192-256) and 17 Shore Ave (RDA). It opened a hearing for 19 Pine Bluff, then closed it with a negative‑three determination. The hearing for 135 Staples Shore Rd was closed and the commission voted 5‑1 to add standard conditions plus any Natural Heritage requirements, prohibit unsecured construction materials overnight, and require removal of any material entering the pond.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for SE192-256 at 5 Azel Rd (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for RDA at 17 Shore Ave (unanimous)
• Opened hearing for 19 Pine Bluff porch addition (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued negative‑three determination for 19 Pine Bluff (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for 135 Staples Shore Rd project (unanimous)
• Voted 5‑1 to add standard conditions plus Natural Heritage conditions, ban unsecured materials overnight, and require removal of any material entering the pond for 135 Staples Shore Rd

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will meet with a representative from the Massachusetts Housing Partnership to discuss CPA funding for housing. The body will also consider votes on the 2024 Town Report and FY26 coalition dues.

• Meeting with Shelly Goehring of Massachusetts Housing Partnership regarding housing CPA funding
• Possible vote on Step 1 Application round opening date
• Possible vote on Coalition membership and dues for FY26
• Possible vote to approve the 2024 Community Preservation Committee Town Report

The Community Preservation Committee voted to pay the FY26 coalition dues of $875 and approved the minutes from June 18, 2025 and the 2024 Town Report. It also approved payment of a $9,840 invoice for the Thompson Hill Cemetery project and a $42 invoice to Standish Enterprises. The committee discussed forming a housing trust and announced the upcoming Step 1 application period.

• Approved $875 coalition dues for FY26 (all in favor)
• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved 2024 Town Report (all in favor)
• Approved payment of $9,840 invoice for Thompson Hill Cemetery project (all in favor)
• Approved payment of $42 invoice to Standish Enterprises (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 pm (all in favor)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lakeville Zoning Board of Appeals agenda for August 21, 2025, lists meeting materials (PDFs) but contains no procedural items, decisions, or discussion topics. No actionable agenda items are presented.

Board of Health

The Board approved the subsurface sewage disposal system upgrade at 4 Water Street with three local upgrades. It also approved the upgrade at 135 Staples Shore Road with 17 local upgrades and variances, subject to a pre‑construction agreement. A new stable permit for 166 Rhode Island Road allowing four horses, with conditions, was approved. The minutes from the May 21, 2025 meeting were adopted.

• Approved subsurface sewage disposal upgrade at 4 Water Street with three local upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved subsurface sewage disposal upgrade at 135 Staples Shore Road with 17 local upgrades and variances, contingent on abutter agreement and pre‑construction meeting (unanimous)
• Approved new stable permit for 166 Rhode Island Road with variance for four horses, limited to animals' life expectancy and grandfathering two horses (unanimous)
• Approved adoption of Board of Health meeting minutes for May 21, 2025 (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Lakeville Historical Commission discussed a request for a John Sassamon statue, with a final vote deferred to September 17, 2025. The body approved several maintenance expenditures and a signage request for the Lakeville Arts Council.

• Approved $1,125 bid from Scott Beaulieu to clean and paint the Historic Town House ceiling
• Approved $228.20 reimbursement for a Massachusetts flag, pole, stand, and topper
• Granted permission for the Lakeville Arts Council to install a rectangular 'Center Stage' sign and timer-based lighting
• Deferred vote on the John Sassamon statue request to September 17, 2025
• Reported a 2026 balance of $450 and a 150th Anniversary Account balance of $3,444.97

Select Board

The Select Board and Wage and Personnel Board will meet to discuss opening the Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant. The body will consider votes on town policies, personnel appointments, and several municipal service contracts.

• Possible vote to accept $40,000 grant from National Fitness Campaign
• Discussion on bylaw for dilapidated or abandoned commercial/industrial buildings
• Possible vote on Intermunicipal Agreement with the City of Taunton for Route 79 project
• Public Way License Application for Lakeville Arts Music Festival on October 4, 2025
• One Day all Alcoholic Beverages License for Harper Lane Brewery on October 12, 2025

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from August 4 and August 5, 2025, and opened the Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant to close on September 12, 2025. It authorized payment of excess‑equity differences for three foreclosed properties and adopted revised Drug‑Free Workplace and Vehicle Use policies. The Board also approved the amended part‑time Town Planner job posting and accepted a $40,000 National Fitness Campaign grant, directing the Administrator and HR Director to pursue matching funding.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes – Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice‑Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt — aye, Member Plonka - aye
• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes – Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice‑Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt — aye, Member Plonka - aye
• Opened Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant, to close Sep 12, 2025 – Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice‑Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt — aye, Member Plonka - aye
• Authorized payment of excess equity differences for 6 Central Ave, 4 South Ave & 3 Walnut St – Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice‑Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt — aye, Member Plonka - aye
• Approved 402 — Drug Free Workplace Policy with corrections – Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice‑Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt — aye, Member Plonka - aye
• Approved 509 — Vehicle Use Policy with corrections – Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice‑Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt — aye, Member Plonka - aye
• Approved Part‑Time Town Planner job posting as amended – Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice‑Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt — aye, Member Plonka - aye
• Accepted $40,000 National Fitness Campaign grant and directed Administrator and HR Director to pursue matching funding – Roll call vote: Chair Candito - aye, Vice‑Chair Carboni - aye, Member Hunt — aye, Member Plonka - aye

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will discuss the status of inspection items at several cemeteries and a quote for CIMS software. The body will also address new cemetery inspection items.

• Inspection status for Booth, Haskell, and Keith cemeteries
• Southeast Fence Repair status
• CIMS software quote to add Strobridge

The commission approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting unanimously. It voted to retain the current CIMS software for this fiscal year and to have Commissioner Kranefuss research alternatives for FY 2027, also unanimously. The commission accepted a $498 repair quote for Keith Cemetery, again with a unanimous vote. Additional items such as letters to abutters and updates to the website were assigned but not voted on.

• Approved July 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Kept CIMS software for current FY and tasked Kranefuss to research other options (unanimous)
• Accepted $498 repair quote for Keith Cemetery (unanimous)

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will discuss planning for a farmers market, veterans gardening, and a food coop. Members will also review tourism grants and the potential for a new commission member.

• Planning for farmers market, veterans gardening, and food coop
• Discussion on tourism grants and agritourism
• Review of potential new Agricultural Commission member

Board of Assessors

The Lakeville Board of Assessors approved minutes, reviewed revenue reports, and discussed the sale of property. The board unanimously voted to recommend raising the Personal Property tax exemption threshold from $5,000 to $10,000 for the annual meeting warrant.

• Approved meeting minutes from June 12, 2025
• Reviewed and signed Motor Vehicle reports for July 2025
• Unanimously recommended raising Personal Property tax exemption to $10,000
• Discussed sale code validity and property division adjustments
• Entered executive session to review Fiscal Year 2024 late 3ABC application

Park Commission

The Park Commission voted on multiple requests for the use of town parks and fields. The body approved a Christmas event, a monthly delivery drop-off point, and sports field usage. The commission also allocated a small budget for a fall event.

• Approved use of Ted Williams Camp for a Christmas event on December 13, 2025
• Approved Ted Williams Camp as a monthly community drop-off point for Azure Standard deliveries
• Approved $300 budget for Trunk or Treat on October 19, 2025
• Approved Freetown Lakeville Women’s Soccer field use at Commissioners Field and Ted Williams Camp
• Approved Meetinghouse Church baptism at Clear Pond Park on September 7, 2025

Planning Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural documents and meeting materials. No specific discussion items or decisions are listed in the text.

Town Hall Building Reuse Committee

The Town Hall Building Reuse Subcommittee will meet to review its charge and discuss the 2022 Town Hall and Fire Station Feasibility Study. The meeting will also include a vote for the chair and vice-chair positions.

• Vote for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Review of Subcommittee Charge
• Discuss 2022 Town Hall & Fire Station Feasibility Study
• Discuss budget

Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission

The Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission did not meet on August 13, 2025, because the meeting was not properly posted on the town calendars. No decisions or discussions took place.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss various wetland-related filings, including septic system installations and home construction. The board will also consider a letter of interest for a member appointment and discuss bylaws.

• 125 Hackett Avenue: Request to decommission septic and install piping within 100-foot buffer zone
• 135 Staples Shore Rd: Notice of Intent for deck and septic system construction
• 301 Pond Lane: Notice of Intent for demolition and construction of a single-family dwelling
• 160 Bedford Street and Rear Bedford Street: Notice of Intent for parking lot grading and drainage
• 52 Clear Pond Rd: Update and possible vote on Enforcement Order

The Lakeville Conservation Commission voted to recommend former member Mark Knox for the open commission position and will forward the recommendation to the Select Board. Hearings were opened for septic and well projects at 125 Hackett Avenue, 135 Staples Shore Road, and 12‑14 Morrison Way, with negative‑3 determinations issued for the Hackett and Morrison Way applications, each with inspection conditions. The hearing on the Staples Shore Road project was postponed to August 26, 2025, and the Morrison Way matter was continued to September 9, 2025.

• Recommended Mark Knox for empty Conservation Commission seat (unanimous)
• Opened hearing on 125 Hackett Avenue septic decommission request (unanimous)
• Issued negative‑3 determination with conditions for 125 Hackett project (unanimous)
• Opened hearing on 135 Staples Shore Road deck and septic proposal (unanimous)
• Continued 135 Staples Shore hearing to Aug 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued negative‑3 determination with conditions for 12‑14 Morrison Way well project (unanimous)
• Continued Morrison Way matter to Sep 9, 2025 (unanimous)

Technology Advisory Committee

The Technology Advisory Committee will meet to elect leadership and review the status of meeting minutes software. The body will also discuss the use of Microsoft SharePoint and Teams for municipal employees.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Status update on Meeting Minutes Software
• Discussion of Microsoft SharePoint and Teams for municipal employees
• Possible executive session regarding security personnel or device deployment

Economic Development Committee

The Lakeville Economic Development Committee did not meet on August 11, 2025, as the meeting was cancelled. The agenda was posted but no decisions or discussions occurred due to the cancellation.

The committee voted unanimously to appoint Lorraine Carboni as chair of the Economic Development Committee. The members also approved the July 14, 2025 meeting minutes after a minor wording amendment. The meeting was adjourned at 7:56 PM by unanimous vote.

• Appointed Lorraine Carboni as Chair of the Economic Development Committee (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2025 Economic Development Committee minutes (Wilga‑aye, Driscoll‑aye, Carboni‑aye, Kostant‑abstained, Soldevilla‑aye)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:56 PM (Wilga‑aye, Driscoll‑aye, Carboni‑aye, Kostant‑aye, Soldevilla‑aye)
• Assigned Ms. Emily Surette as point person for updating the EDC website

Open Space Committee

The committee discussed the status of the 2025 Open Space Plan and coordinated a land conservation outreach mailing for 224 properties. Members also reviewed conservation restriction lists and discussed committee vacancies.

• Voted to recommend Member Morley as the representative to the Community Preservation Committee
• Submitted the 2025 Open Space Plan to the Department of Conservation and Recreation
• Finalized outreach mailing list for 224 properties for September distribution
• Reported that the Nemasket Cranberry property agricultural covenant expires March 31, 2025
• Updated the committee webpage to include new member Melisa Turcotte

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss several requests for local upgrade approvals and variances for septic systems. The board will also determine a member to serve on the ZBRAC and review pending items from the BOH Agent.

• Local Upgrade Approval discussion for 27 Reservoir Ave with Foresight Engineering, Inc
• Local Upgrade Approvals discussion for 12-44 Morrison Way with Zenith Consulting Engineers, LLC
• Local Upgrade Approvals and Variances discussion for 125 Hackett Ave with Zenith Consulting Engineers, LLC
• Discussion regarding potential flow increase at 23 Rush Pond Road
• Appointment of a designated member to serve on ZBRAC

The Board unanimously approved the sewage disposal system upgrade design for 27 Reservoir Avenue, including setback variances. It also unanimously approved a new well plan at 12‑14 Morrison Way and variances for 125 Hackett Avenue with a modified setback. The Board appointed Bob Poillucci to ZBRAC, nominated Derek Maxim for the Town Hall Reuse Committee, approved the May 7 2025 meeting minutes, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved sewage disposal system upgrade for 27 Reservoir Ave (unanimous)
• Approved new well plan at 12‑14 Morrison Way (unanimous)
• Approved variances for 125 Hackett Ave with 10‑ft setback change (unanimous)
• Approved May 7 2025 meeting minutes (2 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Bob Poillucci as Board health designee to ZBRAC (2 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Nominated Derek Maxim as designee for Town Hall Reuse Committee (2 in favor, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Lakeville Council on Aging did not meet on August 6, 2025, as the meeting was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 3, 2025, at the Lakeville Senior Center.

The council approved the minutes from the June 4 meeting. Janice Caci was promoted from alternate to full member, and Kathleen Barniak was accepted as a new alternate member. The Veteran Get Together will now be held twice annually with three board members attending each session. The meeting was adjourned at 11:10 after a motion was approved.

• Approved June 4 meeting minutes
• Promoted Janice Caci to full board member
• Accepted Kathleen Barniak as alternate member
• Changed Veteran Get Together to twice‑yearly with three board members present
• Adjourned meeting at 11:10

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission is meeting to discuss Right to Farm signs with the Select Board.

• Discussion with Select Board regarding Right to Farm signs

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet with the Select Board to discuss a potential appointment to a vacant position on the committee.

• Possible appointment of Justin Tonini to the Finance Committee

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to consider scheduling a Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting and review several board and committee appointments. The body will also discuss alcohol license hours for local businesses and a building permit fee waiver for the new Fire Station.

• Possible vote to schedule Fall 2025 Special Town Meeting
• Proposed Sunday 10:00 AM opening for LeBaron Hills Country Club and Lakeville Golf Club alcohol licenses
• Vote to waive building permit fees for the new Fire Station building project
• Discussion on revised plans for 19 Main Street
• Possible appointment of Justin Tonini to the Finance Committee

The Lakeville Select Board approved the minutes from June through July 2025. It appointed Justin Tonini to the Finance Committee, approved purchase of eight Right‑to‑Farm signs for up to $2,000, and restored the Energy Advisory Committee to seven members while adding Philip Oliveira. The board also changed Eric Swenson to a Reserve Police Officer, set the Fall Special Town Meeting for Dec 1 2025, and adopted electronic signatures under M.G.L. c.110G. Additional approvals included alcohol‑license amendments for Golf Blues and Red Hand Brewing.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (all four members aye)
• Appointed Justin Tonini to vacant Finance Committee seat (all four members aye)
• Approved purchase of 8 Right‑to‑Farm signs, not to exceed $2,000 (all four members aye)
• Changed Energy Advisory Committee membership from five to seven members (all four members aye)
• Appointed Philip Oliveira to Energy Advisory Committee (all four members aye)
• Revised Eric Swenson from Special to Reserve Police Officer (all four members aye)
• Set Fall Special Town Meeting for Monday, Dec 1 2025 at 6:30 PM, Apponequet High School (all four members aye)
• Accepted M.G.L. c.110G provisions for electronic signatures (all four members aye)

Lakeville Arts Council

The Lakeville Arts Council approved several vendor applications for the Arts & Music Festival and the All That Glitters event. Members also discussed security upgrades for the steamroller barn and potential signage for the pavilion stage.

• Approved 7 vendor applications for the Arts & Music Festival
• Approved 6 vendor applications for All That Glitters
• Planned security upgrades for the steamroller barn including wireless cameras and a new lock
• Discussed a proposal to change the Christmas Parade to a walk-through event at Ted Williams Camp
• Donation of 90 books by author Joyce Walsh for sale at council events

Select Board

The Board moved, seconded, and approved a motion to enter an Executive Session and not return to Open Session, citing M.G.L. c. 30A, sec. 21(a)(1). No vote tally was recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 PM.

• Entered Executive Session (motion approved)
• Did not return to Open Session

Park Commission

The Park Commission voted to approve field use for soccer and football clubs and authorized several community events. The body also approved a personnel promotion for a lifeguard supervisor at Clear Pond Park.

• Approved three Freetown Lakeville Soccer Club clinics with fees of $3 or $12 per player
• Approved two Loon Pond Horseshoe Club tournaments at $3 per participant
• Approved field use for Freetown Lakeville Soccer Club and St Michael Football Club through November 2025
• Approved a no-fee request for a SEMLEC CISM softball game and cookout
• Promoted Ashlynn McDonnell to supervisor at Clear Pond Park for an additional $1.50 per hour

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for several site plan reviews and subdivision requests. The board is also meeting with SRPEDD to begin updating its Rules and Regulations.

• Proposed 17,040 square foot six-bay fire station at 28 Precinct St.
• Special Permit request for a commercial parking facility at 160 Bedford St.
• Site Plan Review for a 900 sq. ft accessory dwelling unit (ADU) at 225 County St.
• Definitive Subdivision application for two lots at 92 Howland Rd.
• Kick-off meeting with SRPEDD for Rules & Regulations Update.

The Planning Board continued the public hearing for 160 Bedford Street until September 11, 2025. It closed the hearing for the ADU site at 225 County Street and approved the proposed conditions. The Board also opened a public hearing for the site plan at 28 Precinct Street. Procedural motions to recess and to reconvene the meeting were adopted unanimously.

• Continue public hearing for 160 Bedford Street until Sep 11, 2025 (unanimous for)
• Close hearing for 225 County Street (Cabral, Lodge, Wilga, MacEachern-Aye; Lynch abstain)
• Approve conditions for 225 County Street ADU (Cabral, Lodge, Wilga, MacEachern-Aye; Lynch abstain)
• Open public hearing for 28 Precinct Street (unanimous for)
• Recess the meeting (unanimous for)
• Re‑open the meeting (unanimous for)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees discussed library operations, including a water service line budget overrun and upcoming 20th anniversary events. The board voted on staff reimbursements and a scheduled closure for a town-wide appreciation event.

• Approved $399 reimbursement to Jennifer Jones for a portable air conditioner
• Approved library closure on Aug. 28 for Town Staff Appreciation
• Received $400 estimate from Earth and Water to close irrigation system and waterfall
• Reviewed the Gift Policy for a future vote
• Discussed proposed change in area for Bournstein sensory wall materials

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider several requests for determinations of applicability and notices of intent. The meeting includes continued discussions on a proposed fire station and multiple residential construction projects.

• Proposed 17,040sf fire station at 28 Precinct Street
• Demolition and new single-family home construction at 304 Pond Lane
• New single-family home and septic system at 419 Captain’s Way
• Installation of a new well at 12-14 Morrison Way
• Parking lot grading and drainage at 160 Bedford Street and Rear Bedford Street

The Commission voted to deny the residential project at 19 Captain’s Way because it violated the 25‑foot wetland buffer. Several other items were continued to the August 12 meeting, including well and wetland line reviews. An order of conditions was issued for the proposed fire station at 28 Precinct Street. The tree removal request at 9 Charbonneau Ave received a negative determination with conditions.

• Denied 19 Captain’s Way project (vote: 3‑3 tie, denial adopted)
• Opened hearing for 9 Charbonneau Ave tree removal (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued negative determination for 9 Charbonneau Ave (unanimous)
• Opened hearing for 12‑14 Morrison Way well installation (unanimous)
• Continued 12‑14 Morrison Way hearing to Aug 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued 52 Clear Pond Road update to Aug 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 28 Precinct Street fire station (unanimous)
• Continued 160 Bedford Street and Rear Bedford Street project to Aug 12, 2025 (unanimous)

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will meet to discuss the Planning Board's priorities regarding the Master Plan Implementation Chart updated 12-17-24. The committee will also review minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting.

• Discussion of Planning Board priorities for the 12-17-24 Master Plan Implementation Chart
• Vote to approve March 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Master Plan Implementation Committee met on July 21, 2025 and discussed several planning topics. No formal approvals were made during the session. The committee scheduled its next meeting for Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6 PM. The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 PM with a unanimous vote.

• Scheduled next meeting for Monday, September 22, 2025 at 6 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:10 PM (5‑aye)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings regarding a residential construction project at 301 Pond Lane and modifications to a comprehensive permit for The Residences at LeBaron Hills. Both applicants have submitted formal requests to continue their hearings to the August meeting.

• 301 Pond Lane: Request to raze a dwelling and construct a new dwelling with attached garage on a non-conforming lot
• The Residences at LeBaron Hills: Proposal to add land on Fern Ave, change access to full access, and build Phase 6 (three 36-unit buildings)
• The Residences at LeBaron Hills: Proposal to increase total units from 386 to 419

The Zoning Board unanimously continued the Velozo special‑permit hearing to August 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. The board also voted to continue the LeBaron Hills hearing to the same date, with four members voting aye and one abstaining. The June 12, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Continue Velozo special‑permit hearing to Aug 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continue LeBaron Hills hearing to Aug 21, 2025 (aye: Campeau, Sheedy, Zucco, Olivieri; abstain: Youngquist)
• Approve June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss local upgrade approvals for a property on Morrison Way and a new mobile food truck application. The board will also review pending items from the BOH Agent and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of requested Local Upgrade Approvals for 12-14 Morrison Way with Zenith Consulting Engineers, LLC
• License application for Papa’s Sweet Treats mobile food truck at 98 Highland Road
• Review and approval of January 30, 2025, Joint Planning Board meeting minutes
• Discussion of pending items from the BOH Agent

The Board voted unanimously to continue the discussion on the 12-14 Morrison Way upgrade to the August 6, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously approved a mobile food‑truck permit for Papa’s Sweet Treats at 98 Highland Rd. The minutes from the January 30, 2025 joint meeting were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Continuance of 12-14 Morrison Way upgrade discussion to Aug 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved mobile food‑truck permit for Papa’s Sweet Treats (98 Highland Rd) (unanimous)
• Approved Jan 30, 2025 joint meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission discussed the movement of items from the Historic Town House to the Steam Roller Barn and the Museum. The body reviewed financial balances and ongoing research for the Boston Post Cane presentation.

• Treasurer's report showing a 2025 balance of $56.63
• Expenditures of $233.40 for an American flag, pole, stand, and finial
• Expenditure of $49.98 for two World War II books for the Library
• Update on Colonial Stone work at Thompson Hill Cemetery via CPC grant
• Discussion on a John Sassamon statue (no vote taken)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet with the Select Board to discuss and vote on budget transfers for fiscal year 2025.

• Vote on FY25 Budget Transfers

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to vote on a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. Members will review the committee's charge and discuss a One-Stop Grant and application.

• Vote for Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Discussion of One-Stop Grant and Application
• Review of Economic Development Committee Charge
• Distribution of Zoning Map

The committee voted unanimously to appoint Laurie Driscoll as Chair and Brian Soldevilla as Vice Chair. The Select Board appointed two new members, Dan Wilga and Larry Kostant, who must be sworn in before joining future meetings. The next meeting was scheduled for Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM. The meeting adjourned at 6:53 PM.

• Appointed Laurie Driscoll as Chair of the Economic Development Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Brian Soldevilla as Vice Chair of the Economic Development Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Dan Wilga (Planning Board designate) as a new committee member, pending swearing‑in
• Appointed Larry Kostant (Finance Committee designate) as a new committee member, pending swearing‑in
• Scheduled next meeting for Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:53 PM (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet remotely to handle several appointments and committee revisions. The board is also scheduled to meet with the Finance Committee to vote on budget transfers for fiscal year 2025.

• Vote on FY25 Budget Transfers with Finance Committee
• Request for Red Hand Brewery to be open August 12, 2025, from 5:00-9:00 PM for a private event
• Appointment of Select Board Vice Chair
• Revision of Economic Development Committee Charge and appointment of Lawrence Kostant
• Appointment of John Gregory to the Energy Advisory Committee

The Select Board appointed Lorraine Carboni as Vice Chair and John Gregory to the Energy Advisory Committee, each with unanimous 3‑aye votes. The Board also approved FY25 budget transfers totaling $243,162, again with a unanimous 3‑aye vote. The Finance Committee separately affirmed the same $243,162 transfer with a unanimous 4‑aye vote.

• Appointed Lorraine Carboni as Select Board Vice Chair (3‑aye)
• Appointed John Gregory to the Energy Advisory Committee (3‑aye)
• Approved FY25 budget transfers of $243,162 (Select Board, 3‑aye)
• Approved FY25 total transfer of $243,162 (Finance Committee, 4‑aye)
• Finance Committee chair Darren Beals to serve on Town Hall Building Reuse Committee (volunteered)
• Adjourned Select Board meeting at 5:47 PM (3‑aye)
• Adjourned Finance Committee meeting at 5:48 PM (4‑aye)

Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission

No meeting was held on June 11, 2025, due to a lack of posting on town calendars.

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will meet to elect a Chair, Vice Chair, or Clerk. The body will review a presentation from the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association and a state letter regarding the Nemasket Cranberry Co. participation in a farm viability program.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, or Clerk
• Review of Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association presentation
• Nemasket Cranberry Co. participation in the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources Farm Viability Enhancement Program
• Update on "Right to Farm" sign installation
• Discussion of Farmers Market plans

Park Commission

The Park Commission decided on the expansion of paid training sessions at Ted Williams Camp and hired two new lifeguards for Clear Pond Park. The body also appointed a representative to the Open Space Committee and discussed park maintenance and budget updates.

• Approved Courtney Beadling (Warrior Training & Fitness) to add Wednesday classes at Ted Williams Camp for a fee of $1.00 per person per session
• Hired Owen Gallagher and Nicholas Dufort as lifeguards at Clear Pond Park
• Appointed Melisa Turcotte as the Park Commission representative to the Open Space Committee
• Voted to shut off electricity to the Ted Williams Camp concession stand
• Reported over $60,000 remaining for retained earnings in the Park Enterprise Fund FY2025 budget

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding a mixed-use retail and business development and a new accessory dwelling unit. The board will also discuss a special permit for a commercial parking facility and various administrative updates.

• Site Plan Review for mixed-use retail and business development at 19 Main St (CD Danksewicz Realty, Inc.)
• Site Plan Review for a 900 sq. ft accessory dwelling unit at 225 County St (William Fuller)
• Special Permit request for a commercial parking facility at 160 Bedford St
• Discussion and possible vote on OSRD and 40Y
• Modification memo update for LCC-Golfers Way

The Planning Board approved several continuations of site‑plan hearings and allocated FY26 budgeted SRPEDD hours to review the Open Space Residential District (OSRD) bylaw. It also recommended Mr. Wilga for the Economic Development Committee, sent comments on starter‑home zoning to the state, and ordered outreach on the Bella Way project and a joint meeting on the town planner position.

• Continue public hearing for 19 Main Street to Aug 14 2025 (unanimous)
• Continue site‑plan review for 225 County Street to July 24 2025 (unanimous)
• Continue site‑plan review for 160 Bedford Street to July 24 2025 (unanimous)
• Allocate FY26 budgeted SRPEDD hours for OSRD bylaw review (unanimous)
• Recommend Mr. Wilga appointed to Economic Development Committee (unanimous)
• Send comments on starter‑home zoning to EOHLC (unanimous)
• Contact Mr. Bissonnette about Bella Way status and place on next agenda (unanimous)
• Send memo to Select Board requesting joint meeting on Planner position (unanimous)

Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission

The Middleborough-Lakeville Herring Fishery Commission met to discuss herring migration and river conditions. The body voted to accept funding for Eco-Harvester activity and to request a carryover of funds for fiscal year 2026.

• Accepted $35,000 donation from Nature Conservancy for Eco-Harvester activity upstream from Wareham Street Dam
• Voted to submit a letter to Middleborough Finance Department to carry over funds in two accounts from FY2025 to FY2026
• Discussed potential application to Massachusetts Environment Trust for up to $50,000 for upper Nemasket River restoration
• Reported Taunton Water Department removed two boards from Bay 1 and Bay 2 at Assawompsett Pond Complex

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss several Notices of Intent for residential construction and a new fire station. The body will also review requests for tree removal and an enforcement order.

• Proposed 17,040sf fire station at 28 Precinct Street
• New single-family home construction at 19 Captain’s Way
• Demolition and new single-family home construction at 301 Pond Lane
• Parking lot grading and drainage at 160 Bedford Street and Rear Bedford Street
• Possible vote on Enforcement Order for 52 Clear Pond Rd

The Conservation Commission opened and closed hearings on tree‑removal applications at 17 Pine Bluff and 129 Staples Shore Road, then issued negative three determinations with conditions for each. It also postponed discussion of the Clear Pond Road and 301 Pond Lane projects to the July 22 meeting and voted to review the construction plan for 19 Captain’s Way.

• Opened hearing for 17 Pine Bluff tree debris request (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for 17 Pine Bluff (unanimous)
• Issued negative three determination for 17 Pine Bluff: no stump removal, no heavy equipment near pond, debris in pond removed (unanimous)
• Opened hearing for 129 Staples Shore Rd diseased‑tree removal request (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for 129 Staples Shore Rd (unanimous)
• Issued negative three determination for 129 Staples Shore Rd: no stump removal, no heavy equipment, debris in water removed (unanimous)
• Continued items for 52 Clear Pond Road and 301 Pond Lane to July 22 meeting (unanimous)
• Voted to review the plan for 19 Captain’s Way construction (unanimous)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will discuss maintenance and inspection items for various cemeteries. The body is reviewing fence quotes for South East and an easement document for the Route 79 Replacement Project.

• South East Fence quotes from Pickens 2, Keith, Booth 2, and Pierce
• Route 79 Replacement Project Easement Document
• Precinct Cemetery Deed Audit status update
• Booth 1 and Strobridge maintenance items
• Lakeville Arts Festival October 4, 2025

The commission voted to request Town DPW help for a new access path and tree removal at Booth 1 Cemetery. Fence repair quotes for Keith ($391) and Pickens 2 ($611) were approved while other fence quotes were tabled. An updated non‑compliance notice was adopted unanimously, and the commission declined to join the Lakeville Arts Festival. Additional actions included replacing a rusted lock at Pickens 2 Cemetery.

• Approved DPW assistance to create/maintain path and clear trees at Booth 1 Cemetery (motion approved)
• Approved fence quote for Keith Cemetery ($391) and Pickens 2 Cemetery ($611); other fence quotes tabled
• Approved DPW assistance to remove trees, overgrowth, and debris at Haskell Cemetery (motion approved)
• Approved updated non‑compliance violation notice with suggested changes (unanimous)
• Declined to pursue participation in the Lakeville Arts Festival opportunity
• Replaced rusted lock at Pickens 2 Cemetery; new key to be given to Conservation Commissioner

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission is meeting to hold a joint discussion with the Select Board and the Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association.

• Meeting with Select Board and Cape Cod Cranberry Growers Association

Lakeville Arts Council

The Lakeville Arts Council met to coordinate upcoming festival logistics and manage the use of the town's Center Stage. The body discussed security upgrades for the barn and established guidelines for stage access and signage.

• Approved four festival vendor applications
• Confirmed $300 donation from Cape Cod Five Bank
• Voted to include sponsor logos on all event signage
• Approved an announcement formalizing the name 'Center Stage' for the facility at the Historical Town Hall
• Discussed installation of wireless cameras for the barn to be monitored by Lakeville Police

The council voted to approve four festival vendor applications, approve sponsor logos on event signage, and approve an announcement confirming the stage name “Center Stage.” It also accepted the June 10 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved four festival vendor applications (unanimous)
• Approved use of sponsor logos on event signage (unanimous)
• Approved announcement of “Center Stage” name and distribution (unanimous)
• Accepted June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

The committee voted to transition the Open Space Plan to a 10-year action plan following Planning Board revisions. Members also coordinated a land conservation outreach mailing for approximately 250 properties and reviewed updates on local conservation projects.

• Voted to adopt a 10-year action plan for the 2025 Open Space Plan
• Secured a 10-year Agricultural Covenant for the 138-acre Nemasket Cranberry Company property
• Approved $300 budget for Land Conservation Outreach Program mailing
• $10,000 grant received for stone repairs at Thompson Hill Cemetery
• Discussed surplus MBTA property at 125 Commercial Drive for potential development

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss requested variances and local upgrade approvals for septic systems at two addresses. The board will also review pending items from the BOH Agent and approve previous meeting minutes.

• 14 Edgewater Drive: Request for variance to reduce deep holes from 2 to 1, reduce well setback from 100' to 70', and reduce surface water setbacks from 400' to 80'-100'
• 9 Heritage Hill Drive: Request for local upgrade approval including reduction in separation between the soil absorption system and high groundwater
• Review of meeting minutes from April 2, 2025, and April 16, 2025
• Discussion of pending items from the BOH Agent

The Lakeville Board of Health unanimously approved a subsurface sewage disposal system upgrade at 14 Edgewater Drive, granting five variances that depend on notification to Taunton and New Bedford Water and a well test. The board also unanimously approved a sewage disposal system upgrade design at 9 Heritage Hill Drive with two variances, and approved the meeting minutes from April 2 and April 16, 2025. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved subsurface sewage disposal system upgrade at 14 Edgewater Drive with five variances, contingent on water agency notification and well test (unanimous)
• Approved sewage disposal system upgrade design at 9 Heritage Hill Drive with two variances (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Technology Advisory Committee

The town is proposing the creation of a Technology Advisory Committee (TAC) to coordinate technology strategies and policies. The committee would advise the Select Board and Town Administrator on technology investments and project reviews to prevent fractured infrastructure.

• Proposed formation of a Technology Advisory Committee (TAC)
• Proposed committee composition including a Select Board member, IT director or delegate, police department delegate, and two public members
• Proposed charge to review technology contracts, quotes, invoices, and budgets

The subcommittee unanimously appointed Christopher Plonka as Chair and Bob McNally as Vice Chair. The committee also unanimously approved the charge with a single edit to add “and leveraging financial economies of scale.” The meeting was then adjourned at 7:01 PM.

• Appointed Christopher Plonka as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Bob McNally as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Accepted the committee charge with edit adding “and leveraging financial economies of scale” (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:01 PM (unanimous)

Park Commission

The Park Commission approved several requests for football, volleyball, and charity tournaments at town parks. The body also authorized the purchase of new seating for Clear Pond Park and discussed bathroom repairs at Ted Williams Camp.

• Approved football clinic by Erik Stanley at Ted Williams Soccer Fields at $12 per player
• Approved Looney Legacy Foundation charity tournament at John Paun Park with no fee
• Approved two Ted Williams Adult Volleyball tournaments: one for $2.00 per participant and one for no fee
• Authorized purchase of six wooden picnic tables and six Adirondack chairs (up to $100 each) for Clear Pond Park
• Approved Freetown Lakeville Athletic Association use of field #1 on weekdays from 5:00 to 7:30 pm

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on three site projects, including a mixed-use retail development and a subdivision. The board may also vote on an associate member recommendation and appointments to town committees.

• Site Plan Review for mixed-use retail and business development at 19 Main St.
• Possible vote on a 900 sq. ft. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 225 County St.
• Definitive Subdivision application for a two-lot subdivision at 92 Howland Rd.
• Possible vote on a recommendation for an associate member to the Select Board.
• Possible votes on member recommendations for the Community Preservation Committee and Master Plan Implementation Committee.

The Board unanimously recommended Ms. Donna Guay for appointment as an Associate Member. It also voted to continue public hearings for 19 Main Street, the ADU at 225 County Road, and 92 Howland Road to July 2025. Additional motions approved the April 2024 and May 2025 meeting minutes, added lot‑coverage and square‑footage items to the ADU checklist, and reappointed Chair MacEachern to the Community Preservation Committee.

• Continue 19 Main Street hearing until July 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continue ADU hearing at 225 County Road until July 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continue 92 Howland Road hearing until July 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Recommend Ms. Donna Guay as Associate Member to the Planning Board (unanimous)
• Approve April 24, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approve May 8, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
• Add lot coverage and square footage requirements to ADU checklist (unanimous)
• Reappoint Chair MacEachern to the Community Preservation Committee (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees reviewed the FY26 budget and updated the library's Volunteer Policy. The body discussed reductions in statewide database offerings and upcoming 20th anniversary preparations.

• Approved $1,700 proposal from Bay State Soft Wash of Lakeville
• Approved $60 reimbursement to Trustee LaFave for flower barrels
• Updated and approved the Volunteer Policy
• Reported $152.05 in fines collected via Food for Fines for the COA Food Pantry
• Confirmed Town Meeting approval of the budget and capital request for the roof

Fire Station Building Committee

The Fire Station Building Committee will meet to review project updates from Pomroy Associates and Saccoccio Associates. The committee will also discuss permitting and approve invoices.

• Project update from Pomroy Associates & Saccoccio Associates
• Permitting update
• Approval of invoices

The Fire Station Building Committee postponed approval of the May 28 minutes to the next meeting. It approved a Pomroy Associates invoice for $16,200 and an LEC invoice for $1,248.75, each with unanimous votes. The committee also set a virtual update meeting for July 30 and an in‑person meeting for September 10.

• May 28 minutes approval postponed (no vote recorded)
• Approved Pomroy Associates LLC invoice $16,200 (unanimous)
• Approved LEC invoice $1,248.75 (unanimous)
• Scheduled virtual meeting for July 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
• Scheduled in‑person meeting for September 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss several Notices of Intent for residential construction and municipal projects. The body is reviewing proposals for new homes, a fire station, and a seawall, many of which involve work within wetland buffer zones.

• Proposed 17,040sf fire station at 28 Precinct Street
• Construction of a new single-family dwelling at 9 Southworth Street
• After-the-fact filing for a seawall and pier with boat lift at 3 Mona Street
• Demolition and construction of a home at 301 Pond Lane
• Parking lot grading and drainage at 160 Bedford Street and Rear Bedford Street

The Lakeville Conservation Commission opened hearings for four development proposals and approved orders of conditions for three of them. It also scheduled a peer review of the drainage system at 301 Pond Lane and a site visit for 19 Captain’s Way. All motions passed unanimously.

• Opened hearing for 301 Pond Lane (unanimous)
• Continued to July 8th at 6:30 pm and ordered peer review of drainage system for 301 Pond Lane (unanimous)
• Opened hearing for 14 Edgewater Drive (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 14 Edgewater Drive, not before July 9 2025, pending Natural Heritage and Board of Health (unanimous)
• Opened hearing for 9 Southworth Street (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued standard Order of Conditions for 9 Southworth Street, pending Board of Health approval (unanimous)
• Accepted revised plan for 19 Captain’s Way (unanimous)
• Scheduled site visit for 19 Captain’s Way on July 1st at 4 pm (unanimous)

Select Board

The Board asked the Town Administrator to prepare a resident survey on the 125 Commercial Drive property by mid‑August and to organize a public information session in September. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Requested Town Administrator to prepare resident survey on 125 Commercial Drive (mid‑August)
• Planned public information event for September on 125 Commercial Drive
• Adjourned meeting (4‑aye vote)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider a homeowner's request to use an existing well and a mobile food permit for The Mea Thai Cuisine. The board will also discuss public water supplies and transit-oriented development near the Lakeville MBTA Station.

• Well use request for 1 Violet Street
• Annual Mobile Food Permit for The Mea Thai Cuisine (60 Court Street, Plymouth, MA)
• Re-appointments of Assistant Board of Health Agents (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026)
• Recommendation to appoint Edward Cullen as Inspector of Milk
• Discussion on Transit Oriented Development at Lakeville MBTA Station

The Board voted unanimously to send a letter to the new owners of 1 Violet Street informing them that the septic system is in failure and the existing well must be abandoned by a licensed driller. It also unanimously confirmed the existing easement and recorded that the town has no regulation against two wells on one property. The Board approved a mobile food permit for Mea Thai Cuisine, reappointed three Assistant Board of Health Agents, and unanimously recommended Edward Cullen as Inspector of Milk. Minutes from the January 30 and March 19, 2025 meetings were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Sent letter to new owners of 1 Violet St to abandon existing well (unanimous)
• Confirmed existing easement and recorded no regulation against two wells on one property (unanimous)
• Approved mobile food permit for Mea Thai Cuisine pending inspection (unanimous)
• Reappointed Derek Maxim as Assistant Board of Health Agent (2‑0 vote)
• Reappointed Chris Spratt as Assistant Board of Health Agent (2‑0 vote)
• Reappointed Robert Poillucci as Assistant Board of Health Agent (2‑0, 1 abstain)
• Recommended Edward Cullen as Inspector of Milk to the Select Board (unanimous)
• Approved Board of Health meeting minutes from Jan 30 and Mar 19, 2025 (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will review a Memorandum of Understanding and assign a liaison for a gravestone repair project. The committee will also discuss forgoing its July meeting and review status updates for approved projects.

• Review of $10,000 funding for gravestone repairs at Thompson Hill Cemetery (185 Rhode Island Rd)
• Assignment of project liaison for the Thompson Hill Cemetery project
• Discussion on forgoing the July meeting
• Review of meeting minutes from May 15, 2025

The committee unanimously approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes. Kathleen Barrack was designated as the project liaison for the approved Thompson Hill Cemetery program. Members agreed to skip a July meeting and schedule the next meeting for August 21, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Kathleen Barrack as liaison for Thompson Hill Cemetery program
• Decided to forgo July meeting; next meeting set for August 21, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 6:46 p.m. (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Lakeville Historical Commission will discuss and potentially vote on the installation of a John Sassamon statue on Town property. The board will also consider votes on year-end bills for book purchases, a display case, and planting materials.

• Possible vote on John Sassamon statue on Town property
• Possible vote on year-end bills for planting materials, book purchases, and Boston Post Cane display case
• Reports on Long Range Plans, Cemeteries, and the Historic Brick Project
• Discussion of 250th anniversary of American Revolutionary War events
• Demolition sign offs

The commission accepted the corrected minutes from the May 21 meeting. It approved the Treasurer’s financial report. A motion to buy an American flag, staff, and a stand for the Historic Town House stage, with any remaining money used for library books, was passed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted minutes of May 21, 2025 (motion passed)
• Accepted Treasurer’s Report (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of American flag, staff, and stand for Historic Town House stage; remaining funds to buy library books (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued hearing regarding a Comprehensive Permit for a 200-unit development off Freetown Street. The proposed project includes single-family homes, duplex cottages, and condominium buildings, with at least 50 units restricted as affordable housing.

• Petition by Simmonds Hills LLC for a Comprehensive Permit under M.G.L. Chapter 40B
• Proposed construction of 44 single-family homes, 46 duplex cottages, and 11 ten-unit condominium buildings
• Requirement for at least 50 affordable units for low-or moderate-income persons or families
• Project location: Freetown Street (Map 034 Block 002 Lots 001, 002, 011, 012 and Map 035 Block 001 Lots 002A and 004)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will discuss the status of inspection items for several cemeteries and provide a budget update. The board will also address new inspection items regarding a deed audit precinct.

• Inspection status for Pierce, Keith, Pickens, and Booth cemeteries
• Budget update
• Deed audit precinct inspection items

The commission approved the minutes from its May 20 and June 4 meetings. It adopted a FY2026 budget of $10,900 for cemetery operations. The July 2025 Lakeville Newsletter draft was approved with minor changes, while discussion of the town website upgrade was tabled. The commission also declined a family’s offer to clean graves and assigned follow‑up tasks for a pending invoice and a deed audit.

• Approved minutes of 5/20/25 meeting (with corrections)
• Approved minutes of 6/4/25 special meeting
• Set FY2026 cemetery commission budget at $10,900
• Approved July 2025 Lakeville Newsletter draft with minor changes
• Tabled discussion of town website upgrade until more details are known
• Declined family’s offer to remove flowers from Precinct Cemetery graves
• Assigned Comm. Kranefuss to resend W‑9 to John Primavera for invoice payment
• Assigned Comm. Kranefuss to begin audit of Precinct Cemetery deeds

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors reviewed and signed monthly motor vehicle reports and tax warrants for real estate, personal property, and community preservation. The board discussed commercial and industrial values and a Department of Revenue 3-year check-in. The meeting concluded with an executive session to discuss tax cases and CPA applications.

• Approval of May 15th meeting minutes
• Signing of Preliminary Tax Warrant and Commitments for Real Estate, Personal Property and Community Preservation
• Authorization for Robert Alford II to sign in Gateway on behalf of the Board
• Discussion of commercial and industrial values involving RRG and other vendors
• Executive session regarding Personal Property, Real Estate, Appellate Tax Board Case, and CPA applications

Park Commission

The Lakeville Park Commission will meet to discuss preparations and applicants for Clear Pond Park. The board will also review engineering plans for John Paun Park and a field time application for Real Legacy FC.

• Possible vote on Story Walk dedication plans with Friends of Lakeville Library
• Possible vote on Clear Pond Park applicants and expenditures for park opening
• Possible vote on Real Legacy FC application for field time
• Possible vote on John Paun Park engineering plan
• Update on bathrooms at Ted Williams Camp

The Park Commission approved several actions, including funding $1,500 for Clear Pond park preparations and hiring a lifeguard pending certification. It also authorized Real Legacy Football Club to use a soccer field for tryouts with set fees and insurance requirements. The commission adopted the prioritized engineering plan list for John Paun Park and approved recent meeting minutes.

• Allocated $1,500 for Clear Pond improvements (unanimous)
• Hired Tyler Casavant as lifeguard pending certification (unanimous)
• Approved May 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Permitted Real Legacy Football Club field use; set fees $10 or $3 per person and required insurance (unanimous)
• Submitted prioritized John Paun Park engineering plan ideas (unanimous)
• Approved Noelle Rilleau as Community Preservation Committee park representative (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings for site plan reviews and a special permit. The board will also discuss zoning by-law reviews, accessory apartments, and public safety concerns regarding elevators in multi-story units.

• Site Plan Review for proposed contractor bays at 2 & 4 Bedford St. (Twin Boys, LLC)
• Special Permit request for a commercial parking facility at 160 Bedford St.
• Site Plan Review for mixed-use retail and business development at 19 Main St.
• ANR Plan for 150 Rhode Island Road (River Hawk Land Survey LLC)
• Discussion on waiving fees for the Fire Station Site Plan

The Board approved the ANR Plan for 150 Rhode Island Road with a unanimous vote. It also waived the Site Plan Review fees for the Fire Station project and approved the decision with conditions for 2 & 4 Bedford Street. Hearings for 160 Bedford Street and 19 Main Street were continued, and the ADU site‑plan fee was set at $250.

• Approved ANR Plan for 150 Rhode Island Road (unanimous)
• Waived Site Plan Review fees for Fire Station Site Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Decision with conditions for 2 & 4 Bedford Street (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing for 2 & 4 Bedford Street (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 160 Bedford Street until July 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 19 Main Street until June 26, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. (unanimous)
• Set ADU site‑plan fee at $250 (unanimous)
• Recessed and reopened meeting as procedural motions (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings to vote on several special permit requests. These include proposals for new residential construction, accessory structures, and commercial signage.

• 301 Pond Lane: request to raze a dwelling and construct a new dwelling with attached garage
• 10 Harding St: request for a 25 ft sign and a 22 sf electronic message board
• 6 Village Rd: request for a 1,444 sq. ft. accessory structure
• Rear Bedford St/Loon Pond Rd: request for a three-bedroom dwelling above an agricultural garage
• 2 Apponequet Drive (1,304 sq. ft. accessory structure) and 27 South Kingman St (2,400 sq. ft. accessory structure) hearings

The Zoning Board continued the Velozo hearing to July 17, 2025 (unanimous). It approved the Lex Development sign as proposed (unanimous). It approved the Barnick accessory‑structure permit (4‑1 vote). It also approved special permits for Paquin, Collins and other projects (all unanimous).

• Continuance of Velozo hearing to July 17, 2025 – unanimous
• Approve Lex Development sign on Route 44 – unanimous
• Approve Barnick accessory‑structure permit – 4‑1 (aye: Youngquist, Sheedy, Campeau, Olivieri; nay: Noble)
• Approve Paquin single‑family residence permit – unanimous
• Approve Collins two‑car detached garage permit – unanimous

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several Notices of Intent for residential construction and infrastructure projects. The meeting includes discussions on a new fire station and various home additions or new builds near wetlands.

• Proposed 17,040sf fire station at 28 Precinct Street
• Single-family house construction at 19 Captain’s Way
• Single-family home construction at 0 Loon Pond Rd
• After-the-fact filing for a seawall and pier at 3 Mona Street
• Enforcement Order regarding parking lot grading at 160 Bedford Street

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved an Enforcement Order for 52 Clear Pond Road, requiring a restoration plan before any work can resume. The commission also unanimously continued six pending Notice of Intent hearings to the June 24, 2025 meeting at the police station. Additionally, the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes were accepted.

• Approved Enforcement Order on 52 Clear Pond Road (unanimous)
• Continued 19 Captain’s Way hearing to June 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued 0 Loon Pond Road hearing to June 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued 160 Bedford Street hearing to June 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Off Myricks Street hearing to June 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued 74 Lakeside Ave hearing to June 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued 3 Mona Street hearing to June 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted March 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Town Clerk and Elections

The Special Town Meeting voted to fund capital projects for the transfer station and cover unpaid bills from the prior fiscal year. These decisions were made during a meeting held at Apponequet Regional High School.

• Transfer of $83,451 from Transfer Station Retained Earnings for a compactor ($32,000), LED light replacement ($12,000), and facility repairs ($39,451)
• Transfer of $10,260.82 from Free Cash and $507.00 from Park Retained Earnings to pay prior fiscal year bills
• Payment of $9,955.82 to Taunton Municipal Lighting Plant
• Payment of $467.00 to Cape Cod Aggregates

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to coordinate their attendance at the Special and Annual Town Meetings.

• Attendance at Special and Annual Town Meetings

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will discuss the status of the 2025 Open Space Plan and an informational pamphlet. The body will also review the creation of property lists to monitor conservation status and discuss a land conservation outreach program.

• Status of 2025 Open Space Plan
• Status of Open Space Informational Pamphlet
• Creation and maintenance of property lists for conservation monitoring
• Land Conservation Outreach Program involving Masswoods, Wildlands Trust, and Mass DCR Forester assistance
• Review of Open Space Committee town webpage

The committee unanimously approved the April 3 and May 1, 2025 meeting minutes, incorporating requested wording changes. It adopted a new email address for the committee and will have the town website updated to include it. Members refined the conservation‑properties list, deciding to exclude parcels of 6 acres or less that have houses. The committee unanimously voted to have Member Wilson represent it at upcoming transit‑oriented development meetings.

• Approved April 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Adopted new committee email address and will update town website
• Decided to exclude properties 6 acres or less with houses from outreach list
• Approved Member Wilson to represent committee at Transit‑Oriented Development meetings (unanimous)
• Completed Open Space Informational Pamphlet (finalized)
• Agreed town will cover expenses for mailing ~250 outreach letters
• Planned outreach program with webinars for late fall

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission is holding a special meeting to discuss the Route 79 Easement Project. The body will also schedule its next meeting.

• Route 79 Easement Project

The commission reviewed an email from Melissa Ryan about the Route 79 Replacement Project's impact on the Precinct and Thompson Hill cemeteries. All three commissioners approved a memo to Frank Moniz of the DPW confirming the commission's approval of the project. No other actions were taken.

• Approved memo to DPW confirming Route 79 project approval (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will meet to discuss board member terms and fill a full member vacancy. The body will also review an application for an alternate position.

• Vote to move an alternate to fill Evajune’s full member position
• Review and vote on an application for an alternate
• Discussion of council member contact and term expiration dates
• Review of feedback regarding a Veterans get together

The council approved the minutes from the May 7, 2025 meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 11:04 am. No other substantive actions were decided; votes on alternate and permanent positions are slated for the August meeting.

• Approved May 7 minutes (motion passed, Charlene Montleon approved, Evajune White seconded)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:04 am (motion approved by Charlene Montleon, seconded by Paula Houle)

Capital Expenditures

The Capital Expenditures Committee reviewed and voted on various infrastructure and equipment investments for fiscal year 2026. The committee approved funding for facility repairs, vehicle replacements, and technology upgrades.

• Approved $250,000 for the library roof replacement
• Approved $175,000 for a fire department ladder truck lease-to-purchase payment
• Approved $200,000 for a DPW cab chassis with dumping solid equipment
• Approved $128,000 for police department vehicle replacement and equipment
• Approved $30,000 for a new town website

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the appointment of a representative to the Regional Finance Subcommittee. The committee will also attend a warrant review.

• Possible vote to appoint Michael Wright to the Regional Finance Subcommittee
• Warrant review

Select Board

The Select Board will meet with the Finance Committee for warrant review and consider final FY26 Capital Budget recommendations. The board will also discuss several property auctions and board appointments.

• Possible vote to auction properties at 3 Walnut Street, 6 Central Avenue, and 4 South Avenue via Sullivan & Sullivan
• Discussion and possible vote on final FY26 Town Administrator Capital Budget recommendations
• Possible vote to apply for FY26 Municipal ADA Improvement Grant Program
• Request from Red Hand Brewery to open for a private event on June 10, 2025, from 6 PM to 9 PM
• Possible vote to approve agreement for Cable Television License Renewal Legal Services

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY26 budget with Michael Smith. The committee may also vote to approve meeting minutes from April 2025.

• Discussion of FY26 budget with Michael Smith
• Vote to approve meeting minutes from April 9, 10, 15, and 22, 2025

Library Board of Trustees

The Lakeville Public Library Board of Trustees met on May 28, 2025, to approve minutes, review financial reports, and vote on several proposals including equipment purchases, garden maintenance, and donations. The board also discussed a student-led community box project and renewed a movie screening license.

• Approved $3,166 Epson Powerlite L690U projector plus $619 from Chace Donation for Gallery Community Meeting Room
• Approved $1,360 initial and $150/month garden maintenance contract with Spillane's Nursery for gazebo area
• Accepted donation of 3 wall activity boards, plaque, and books in memory of Dr. Neal Bornstein
• Renewed Swank Annual Public Performance Site License for $400 or prorated $300
• Approved disposal of broken and outdated equipment

Fire Station Building Committee

The Fire Station Building Committee will meet to receive project updates from Pomroy Associates and Saccoccio Associates. The committee is also scheduled to approve invoices.

• Project update from Pomroy Associates & Saccoccio Associates
• Approval of invoices

The Fire Station Building Committee approved the minutes from April 23, 2025 (6-0-2). It also approved four invoices, including a $222,254.81 payment to Saccoccio & Associates Architects, all unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of April 23, 2025 (6-0-2)
• Approved LEC invoice $1,857.50 (8-0-0)
• Approved Pomroy Associates LLC invoice $16,200.00 (8-0-0)
• Approved Saccoccio & Associates Architects invoice $218,504.82 (8-0-0)
• Approved Saccoccio & Associates Architects invoice $222,254.81 (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss several Notices of Intent for residential and municipal construction. The body will also consider a member recommendation for the ZBRAC Committee and review requests for Certificates of Compliance.

• Proposed 17,040sf fire station at 28 Precinct Street
• Notice of Intent for accessory dwelling unit and garage at 225-227 County Street
• Notice of Intent for structure lifting, addition, and septic system at 74 Lakeside Ave
• After-the-fact filing for a seawall and pier at 3 Mona Street
• Enforcement Order regarding parking lot grading and drainage at 160 Bedford Street

The commission approved a standard Order of Conditions for the 225‑227 County Street ADU project, adding a condition that tree stumps not be removed. It voted to continue the review of four development applications—74 Lakeside Avenue, 3 Mona Street, 28 Precinct Street, and 160 Bedford Street—until specified future dates in June 2025. The commission also issued Certificates of Compliance for 104 Charles Eldridge Drive and two projects at 137 Staples Shore Road, and appointed Chair Nancy Yeatts to represent the commission on the Zoning Bylaw Review Advisory Committee.

• Approved Order of Conditions with tree‑stump condition for 225‑227 County St (unanimous)
• Continued 74 Lakeside Ave review to June 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued 3 Mona St review to June 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued 28 Precinct St review to June 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued 160 Bedford St review to June 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 104 Charles Eldridge Dr (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 137 Staples Shore Rd well (SE192‑504) (unanimous)
• Appointed Nancy Yeatts to represent commission on ZBRAC (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Lakeville Planning Board meeting scheduled for May 22, 2025, was cancelled and postponed. No actions, votes, or public hearings were conducted. The board did not review site plans, subdivision applications, roadway alterations, or zoning petitions.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss septic system variance and upgrade requests for three properties. The board will also consider a temporary permit for a lemonade bar and a change of ownership for a food establishment.

• Variance request for commercial development at 10 Harding Street
• Local upgrade requests for septic setbacks at 3 Carrie Street
• Variance request for 19 Captain’s Way
• One-day temporary permit for Tamani’s Lemonade Bar at 33 Southworth St
• Food Establishment Permit for ACM Food LLC dba Wingin It at 78 Main Street

The Board of Health approved five waivers for the property at 3 Carrie Street, requiring the system to be tied into the Clark Shores water supply. It also approved a septic‑system waiver for 19 Captain’s Way, allowing a reduced upland area pending a revised plan. One‑day temporary permit for Tamani’s Lemonade Bar and a change of ownership for ACM Food LLC were approved. Several items were continued to future dates and the meeting minutes were adopted.

• Approved five waivers for 3 Carrie Street, with tie‑in to Clark Shores water – unanimous
• Approved septic‑system waiver for 19 Captain’s Way (20,000 sf upland requirement) – 2 in favor, 1 opposed
• Approved one‑day temporary permit for Tamani’s Lemonade Bar (May 31) – unanimous
• Approved change of ownership for ACM Food LLC at 78 Main Street, pending water test – unanimous
• Approved February 5, 2025 meeting minutes as typed – unanimous
• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes as typed – unanimous
• Continued discussion on 10 Harding Street variance to June 4 – unanimous
• Continued discussion on Board/DEP authority to June 18 – unanimous

Historical Commission

The Lakeville Historical Commission will hold an open dialogue and a possible vote regarding the installation of a John Sassamon statue on Town property. The commission will also consider a vote on a security camera for the Historic Town House.

• Open dialogue and possible vote on a John Sassamon statue on Town property
• Discussion and possible vote on a security camera at the Historic Town House — Town Hall Site
• Reports on Long Range Plans, Cemeteries, and the Historic Brick Project
• Demolition sign offs
• Watering schedule for the Historic Town House

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will discuss the status of ongoing repairs at several town cemeteries and review budget updates for FY 2025 and 2026. The board will also evaluate CIMS software for cemetery management.

• Wall repair at Pond Cemetery
• Pierce fence repairs and dead tree removal
• Lang gate and fence repairs
• Veterans Flagpole repair
• Pickens 2 fence and granite posts

The commission approved several maintenance payments, including the $800 invoice for the 2025‑26 CIMS cemetery software license and $35 per stone for repainting six veteran headstones. It also approved the $598 quote to repair granite posts at Pierce Cemetery and a $250 loam delivery invoice for Pickens 2 and Keith Cemeteries. Discussions on a $13,000 perimeter fence for Pierce Cemetery and on granite post repairs at Pickens 2 were tabled for future meetings.

• Approved $800 CIMS software license invoice (unanimous)
• Approved $35 per stone repaint payment for 6 veteran headstones (unanimous)
• Approved $598 Pierce Cemetery granite post/rod repair quote (unanimous)
• Approved $250 loam delivery invoice for Pickens 2 and Keith Cemeteries (unanimous)
• Approved payment for Pond Cemetery wall repair invoice (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on $13,000 perimeter fence for Pierce Cemetery
• Tabled discussion on granite post repairs at Pickens 2
• Tabled discussion on painting rods to resist rust

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will discuss warrants for the June 9, 2025, Special and Annual Town Meetings. The body will also receive an update on an ADA grant for sidewalks at Assawompsett Elementary School.

• ADA grant update for sidewalks at Assawompsett Elementary School
• Review of Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting Warrants for June 9, 2025
• Vote to approve March 18, 2025 meeting minutes

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss and possibly vote on edits to the Community Preservation Plan, review dates for application steps, and consider updates on affordable housing and retaining subsidized housing units. The committee will also approve meeting minutes and receive status updates on approved projects.

• Discuss and possible vote on edits to Community Preservation Plan
• Review dates for step 1 and step 2 applications
• Review and possible vote on Affordable Housing and retaining existing Subsidized Housing Units
• Approve meeting minutes for April 17, 2025
• Status updates on approved projects from project liaisons

The committee voted unanimously to approve the edits to the Community Preservation Plan, pending the addition of updated appendices in September. The April 17, 2025 meeting minutes were approved, with one member abstaining. The meeting was adjourned at 6:48 p.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved edits to Community Preservation Plan pending appendices (unanimous)
• Approved April 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:48 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Lakeville Zoning Board of Appeals is considering a modification to the 2004 comprehensive permit for the LeBaron Hills development. The applicant proposes Phase 6, adding two 4-story buildings with 72 units and additional parcels on Fern Avenue. A peer review by Beals and Thomas identifies numerous zoning non-compliances and notes missing hardship narratives for requested waivers, as well as unresolved concerns about the municipal water supply agreement with Taunton.

• Proposed two 36-unit, 4-story buildings (Phase 6) off Fern Avenue with parking, utilities, and stormwater systems
• Multiple requested waivers from zoning by-laws: front yard setback, 3-story max, 50% impervious coverage, sign size, and access widths
• Peer review notes lack of hardship narratives to support waiver requests
• Unresolved issue: documentation and monitoring of water supply from City of Taunton
• Missing documents: photometric plans, building elevations/floor plans for review

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from its January 28 and March 20 meetings by unanimous vote. It then unanimously approved the special permit petition for Jeremy Burke’s project at 45 Howland Road. The board recused Member Zucco from the 301 Pond Lane petition and unanimously voted to continue that hearing to June 12, 2025.

• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for 45 Howland Road (unanimous)
• Member Zucco recused from 301 Pond Lane petition
• Continued 301 Pond Lane hearing to June 12, 2025 (unanimous; Zucco abstained)

Conservation Commission

The Lakeville Conservation Commission will consider filling a vacant seat with applicant Matt Ferreira and vote on several Requests for Determination of Applicability for property improvements including patios, walkways, and tree removal. The commission will also continue hearings on multiple Notices of Intent, including a proposed 17,040-square-foot fire station at 28 Precinct Street and an after-the-fact seawall filing at 3 Mona Street. Additionally, they will review an enforcement order for parking lot grading at 160 Bedford Street and approve meeting minutes from February 25, 2025.

• Discussion and possible vote to appoint Matt Ferreira to vacant Conservation Commission seat
• 103 Hackett Ave – paver walkway and new patio (Request for Determination of Applicability)
• 135 Hemlock Shore Rd – stone patio, replacement of rear patio/walkway, removal of two trees
• 28 Precinct Street – proposed 17,040sf fire station (Notices of Intent continued to 5/27/25)
• 225-227 County Street – relocation of garage and proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit (Notice of Intent)

Lakeville Arts Council

The Lakeville Arts Council will meet to discuss the recent POP UP Concert and review changes to the ATG App and rules. They will vote on applications for the festival jurying process and decide on participation in Lakeville Day and a Christmas event. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and discussion of a wireless camera for the barn and a new lock.

• Vote on jurying applications for the Festival
• Discuss and vote on participation in Lakeville Day
• Review and vote on Christmas event planning
• Discuss outcomes of the POP UP Concert
• Re-review 2025 changes to ATG App and Rules, with possible vote

Lakeville Arts Council

The Arts & Music Festival 2025 Committee will meet to discuss festival programs, performances, and logistics. Topics include a potential partnership with Red Hand for the 20th year, the kite program and its cost, lawn signs, early gift cards, and a shortage of volunteers. The committee may vote on these items.

• Discuss Red Hand joining the Festival for the 20th year; vote possible
• Discuss Kite Program and its cost
• Discuss Festival programs, performances, performers, lawn signs, and early gift cards
• Volunteers needed—2 left, more required
• Festival applications went out April 18 & 19

Planning Board

The provided agenda for the Lakeville Planning Board meeting on May 8, 2025, consists solely of a list of PDF file names. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussions are detailed in the agenda text. The meeting appears to be procedural with no actionable items listed.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed fee changes. The board will also review food establishment licenses and a betterment loan approval.

• Public hearing for proposed fee changes
• Change of ownership for Fat Cousins at 166 County Street (Food Establishment and Milk and Cream Licenses)
• New Mobile Food application for Adobo Republic LLC at 3150 Cranberry Hwy, East Wareham
• Approval of betterment loan for 8 Laurel Street in the amount of $39,165.20

The Board unanimously adopted revised fees for percolation tests, tobacco permits, and camp permits. It also approved food establishment and milk/cream licenses for St. Joseph & Saint Rita dba Fat Cousins, a mobile food truck permit for Adobo Republic LLC, and a $39,165.20 betterment loan for 8 Laurel Street. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved percolation test fee change to $150 for repairs and $300 for new construction (unanimous)
• Approved tobacco permit fee increase to $75 (unanimous)
• Approved camp permit fee increase to $150 (unanimous)
• Approved food establishment license for St. Joseph & Saint Rita dba Fat Cousins (unanimous)
• Approved milk and cream license for St. Joseph & Saint Rita dba Fat Cousins (unanimous)
• Approved mobile food truck permit for Adobo Republic LLC, pending inspection (unanimous)
• Approved betterment loan of $39,165.20 for 8 Laurel Street (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Lakeville Council on Aging Board is meeting to approve April minutes and review participation numbers for April events. They will also discuss a veterans get-together scheduled for May 13 and other routine business such as board member name tags and term expiration dates.

• Vote to approve April 2, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of first Veterans get-together on Tuesday, May 13
• Review of participation numbers for April events and May schedule
• Board member name tags for events
• Member term expiration dates

The council voted to approve the minutes from the April 2 meeting. A motion to adjourn the May 7 meeting at 11:04 was also approved. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved April 2 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:04 (motion passed)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on articles and final warrants for the June 9, 2025 Special and Annual Town Meeting. Other business includes allowing Red Hand Brewing to open for a Chamber of Commerce event, appointments to subcommittees, and a proposed charge for a Zoning Bylaw Review Advisory Committee. The board also plans to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Educators’ Association of Freetown/Lakeville.

• Vote on articles to be placed on the June 9 Special and Annual Town Meeting warrants
• Vote on final warrants for the June 9 Special and Annual Town Meeting
• Discuss allowing Red Hand Brewing to open May 20 from 4 PM to 9 PM for Cranberry County Chamber of Commerce
• Discuss appointment of Lisa Johnson to the Communication and Community Outreach Subcommittee
• Discuss proposed charge for Zoning Bylaw Review Advisory Committee and appoint a Select Board member

Open Space Committee

The Lakeville Open Space Committee meets to review updates on the 2025 Open Space Plan, discuss conservation of a 8.27-acre property on Montgomery Street, and address a dirt bike issue at a cranberry bog conservation restriction. The committee will also consider creating property lists for monitoring conservation status and ongoing land outreach efforts.

• Discussion of conservation value of 8.27-acre open land for sale on Montgomery Street
• Update on cranberry bog conservation restriction and dirt bike response
• Creation and maintenance of property lists for Chapter 61, conservation restrictions, and town-owned lands
• 2025 Open Space Plan status update
• Land Conservation Outreach Program status and Masswoods assistance update

The committee concluded that the 8.27‑acre Montgomery Street property is not a viable open‑space acquisition and will take no further action. It assigned Member Boyadjian to update the committee webpage with the new vice‑chair information and tasked the chair to manage a dedicated email account, checking it twice a month. Member Morley will incorporate recommended changes into the informational pamphlet and obtain a printing quote. The chair will follow up on a Chapter 61 listing error, draft a cover letter for the upcoming conservation mailing, and refine the mailing list for the fall outreach program.

• No further action on Montgomery Street 8.27‑acre property
• Member Boyadjian to update webpage to show Liz Nash as vice chair
• Chair to manage dedicated committee email, checking twice a month
• Member Morley to make pamphlet changes and seek price quote
• Chair to follow up with Assessor’s Office on 15.6‑acre County Street Chapter 61 error
• Chair to draft cover letter for Land Conservation Outreach mailing and event
• Chair to research town/bulk mailing rates and obtain “Protecting Your Legacy” pamphlets
• Committee to review and tighten mailing list (≈400 properties) at next meeting

Gallery Arts Committee

The Gallery Arts Committee will review past and upcoming exhibits, jury applications from Brian Lewis, the Lakeville Historical Commission (250th Anniversary), Cindy Benard (quilts), and Leslie Metzler (weaving), and vote on a policy to add music and non-alcoholic bar options to the artists' information packet. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and scheduling of future jurying sessions.

• Policy vote on adding music and non-alcoholic bar to artists' information packet
• Jurying application from Brian Lewis (collection)
• Jurying application from Lakeville Historical Commission (250th Anniversary exhibit)
• Jurying applications from Cindy Benard (quilts) and Leslie Metzler (weaving)
• Review of previous and upcoming exhibits and Seth Uhlin application from April

Park Commission

The Lakeville Park Commission voted to allow Dudes N' Food LLC to operate a food truck at Ted Williams Camp at least two days a week, charging 5% of profits. Commissioners also approved field/court time for Women's Blooperball and Coed Volleyball, discussed the Park Enterprise Fund budget and potential fundraising, assigned park liaisons for various leagues and projects, and considered requests for a Girl Scout wishing well at John Paun Park, a tree planting at Ted Williams Camp, and outdoor programs by Wonder Spiral. A request from Patrick McGonigle to help maintain baseball fields was deferred.

• Approved food truck permit for Dudes N' Food LLC at Ted Williams Camp with 5% profit fee
• Approved field/court time applications from Women's Blooperball and Coed Volleyball
• Park Enterprise Fund budget reviewed; discussed bottle/can collection and Friends of the Park to raise funds
• Assigned park liaisons to multiple organizations including Loon Pond Lodge, Clear Pond Park, and various sports leagues
• Discussed requests for Girl Scout wishing well at John Paun Park and tree planting at Ted Williams Camp

Planning Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and document placeholders. There are no specific items, proposals, or decisions listed for this meeting.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees approved two expenditures from gift funds: $19,270.60 for a meeting-room audio system from East West Associates and $992.79 to start a Phonics Library of Things. Trustees also updated the Computer Use and Internet Policy and raised the minimum age for unattended children from 10 to 12. The board received reports on programs, the FY26 budget (heading to Town Meeting June 9), and ongoing irrigation and well-planning issues.

• Approved $19,270.60 for East West Associates audio proposal, funded from Chase gift funds
• Approved $992.79 from Savas Gift Fund to start a Phonics Library of Things
• Unanimously updated Computer Use and Internet Policy
• Changed child supervision age from 10 to 12 in Rules of Conduct
• Heard irrigation well installation likely delayed until 2026

Fire Station Building Committee

The Fire Station Building Committee will discuss a project update from Pomroy Associates and Saccoccio Associates and consider approving invoices. They will also approve minutes from March 5, 2025, and handle old and new business.

• Project update from Pomroy Associates & Saccoccio Associates
• Approve invoices
• Approve meeting minutes from March 5, 2025

Conservation Commission

The Lakeville Conservation Commission will consider a stormwater permit application for a development at 160 Bedford Street, including a proposed Permanent Stormwater Operations and Maintenance Program and responses to a peer review by Merrill Engineers. The application includes plans for a parking lot and future building, stormwater treatment with a heavy-metal filter sock, and a septic system for future improvements.

• Proposed stormwater O&M program with a 'New Pig' filter sock to reduce copper and zinc runoff
• Prohibition of pesticides, sodium chloride, and chemically treated abrasives on site
• Spill prevention and response plan with reporting thresholds and coordinator responsibilities
• Future 36,398 sq ft of impervious area (parking lot and building) shown on plans
• Proposed septic system for future improvements, shown for reference only

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two hearings: a special permit request for a 20'x20' carport at 45 Howland Road, and a continued hearing on The Residences at LeBaron Hills, LLC to modify a comprehensive permit by adding parcels on Fern Ave, converting emergency access to full access, and constructing Phase 6 (three 36-unit, 4-story buildings), increasing total units from 386 to 419. The board will also vote to approve meeting minutes from January 28 and February 27, 2025.

• Burke hearing — 45 Howland Road — special permit for 20'x20' carport within setbacks
• LeBaron Hills continued hearing — modify comprehensive permit: add Fern Ave parcels, full access, Phase 6 (three 36-unit, 4-story buildings), unit increase to 419
• Approve meeting minutes for January 28 and February 27, 2025
• Next meetings: May 12 at Loon Pond Lodge and May 15 at Lakeville Public Library

The Zoning Board voted to continue the Burke hearing (45 Howland Road) to May 15, 2025. It also continued the Residences at LeBaron Hills, LLC hearing to May 15, 2025. The board approved the February 27, 2025 meeting minutes and then adjourned the session.

• Continue Burke hearing (45 Howland Rd) to May 15, 2025 – vote unanimous
• Continue Residences at LeBaron Hills LLC hearing to May 15, 2025 – 4 ayes, 0 noes, 1 abstain
• Approve February 27, 2025 meeting minutes – vote unanimous
• Adjourn meeting – vote unanimous

Community Preservation Committee

The Lakeville Community Preservation Committee will discuss and possibly vote on edits to the Community Preservation Plan and on affordable housing matters, including retaining existing subsidized housing units. The committee will also review and approve minutes from March 20, 2025, and receive status updates on approved projects and photos of completed or ongoing work.

• Discuss and possible vote on edits to the Community Preservation Plan
• Review and possible vote regarding Affordable Housing and retaining existing Subsidized Housing Units
• Review and approve meeting minutes for March 20, 2025
• Status updates on approved projects from project liaisons
• Photos of completed/ongoing projects

The committee voted to approve the March 25, 2025 meeting minutes, with all members in favor except Liz Nash who abstained. They also voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 7:16 pm. No other actions were decided; discussions on plan edits and affordable housing were noted for future consideration.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 pm (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will reorganize its members and discuss a Local Upgrade Request for a septic system at 8 Laurel Street presented by Foresight Engineering. They will also consider a new mobile food ice cream truck license for School's Out Ice Cream LLC at 9 Dunham Pond Road. Additionally, the board will review fees, discuss a proposed Open Space Bylaw, and a memo from the Planning Board.

• 8 Laurel Street – Local Upgrade Request for septic system (setback reduction from 100' to 85' for leach field to well)
• School's Out Ice Cream LLC – new mobile food ice cream truck license (pre-packaged ice cream)
• Discussion of schedule of fees
• Discussion of proposed Open Space Bylaw
• Reorganization of Board of Health Members

Historical Commission

The Lakeville Historical Commission met on April 16, 2025, and continued discussion on erecting a statue of John Sassamon on town property. A letter from Mashpee Wampanoag Chief Earl H. Mills, Jr. opposing the statue was read into the minutes. The commission will hold a joint meeting with interested parties in May to further discuss the matter. Additionally, the commission voted on exterior lights for the Historic Town House and reviewed financial balances.

• Discussed erecting a statue of John Sassamon; read letter from Mashpee Wampanoag Chief opposing it
• Planned joint meeting with interested parties on May 7 or 21 to continue statue discussion
• Voted to select a black Gooseneck Barn Light Warehouse Outdoor Wall Sconce for Historic Town House exterior doors and gable
• Treasurer's report: Historical Commission balance $340.01; Scholarship $3,591.10; 150th Anniversary $3,444.97; Gift Account $300
• Announced Memorial Day observance on May 26 and Historical Society program on Deborah Sampson on May 28

Cemetery Commission

The Lakeville Cemetery Commission will meet on April 15, 2025, to discuss old business including wall repair at Pond Cemetery and cemetery assignments. New business items include reorganization of the commission and a budget meeting scheduled for April 20. Other topics are repairs at Lang & Pierce and a veteran flagpole repair.

• Wall repair at Pond Cemetery
• Reorganization of Cemetery Commission
• Budget meeting on April 20 at 5:45 PM
• Lang & Pierce repairs
• Vet flagpole repair

The commission elected Ken Upham as chair and approved a $9,800 wall repair quote for Pond Cemetery, both unanimously. It approved soliciting a quote to remove a dead tree at Pierce Cemetery but tabled the iron‑fence repair quote. The $433 flagpole repair quote was declined and the software license renewal was postponed until May 2025. The meeting date was moved to May 20, 2025 to accommodate member availability.

• Elected Ken Upham as Cemetery Commission Chair (unanimous)
• Approved $9,800 wall repair quote for Pond Cemetery (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of quote for dead tree removal at Pierce Cemetery
• Tabled solicitation of iron‑fencing repair quote for Pierce Cemetery
• Declined $433 Veterans Cemetery flagpole repair quote; service call cancelled
• Approved revision of Cemetery Rules and Regulations page 2 (unanimous)
• Tabled renewal of cemetery software license invoice until May 2025
• Rescheduled next meeting to May 20, 2025 to accommodate member availability

Lakeville Arts Council

The Arts Council will review updates for the pavilion and stage, as well as planning for a pop-up concert. The body will discuss and potentially vote on 2025 festival applications, rules, and programs. Members will also review the Center Stage Policy Use within the Town Property Use Policy.

• Update on pavilion and stage curtain idea
• Planning for pop-up concert invites, advertising, and setup
• Review and potential vote on 2025 festival applications and rules
• Discussion of festival programs, performers, lawn signs, and bathrooms
• Review of Center Stage Policy Use in Town Property Use Policy

The Lakeville Arts Council approved several items, including the Center Stage Policy Use with new changes. It also approved corrections to the festival application, closed the Old Town Hall bathroom for the festival, and adopted the 2025 AGT rules and application amendments. Approval of the March 18 minutes was postponed because the minutes were not available.

• Approved corrections to the festival application, rules, and letter of congratulations (4 ayes, 1 abstain)
• Approved closing the Old Town Hall bathroom during the festival (unanimous 5 ayes)
• Approved the Center Stage Policy Use with new changes (unanimous 5 ayes)
• Approved the 2025 AGT rules, regulations, and application with amendments (unanimous 5 ayes)
• Postponed approval of the March 18 meeting minutes (minutes not available)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold budget meetings for multiple FY26 department heads, including Accounting, IT, Debt, Fixed Costs, Treasurer-Collector, Human Resources, Capital, and Assessors. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• FY26 budget discussions for Accounting
• FY26 budget discussions for IT
• FY26 budget discussions for Debt and Fixed Costs
• FY26 budget discussions for Treasurer-Collector and Human Resources
• FY26 budget discussions for Capital and Assessors

Select Board

The Lakeville Select Board will discuss and vote on articles to include in the Annual Town Meeting warrant, as well as several appointments and policy items. Other actions include considering a license for Red Hand Brewing Company, a subdivision plan review, and a potential elimination of health insurance for elected officials. The board will also address reappointments and a street layout for Harrison Avenue.

• Vote on warrant articles for Annual Town Meeting
• Discuss and possible vote on eliminating health insurance for elected officials
• Request from Red Hand Brewing Company for dancing permit and entertainment license at 348 Bedford Street
• Notice of Intent to layout Harrison Avenue as public roadway
• Reappointment of Robert Marshall to Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School Committee

Select Board

The Select Board and Wage and Personnel Board will meet to conduct budget reviews for several town departments. The board will also consider a one-day liquor license and a personnel appointment.

• FY26 budget meetings for Assessors, Police, Cemetery Commission, Inspectional Services, Facilities, Planning, and DPW/Transfer Station
• One-day wine and malt license request for Tipsy Mermaid, LLC for an event on May 31, 2025, at 33 Southworth Street
• Appointment of Jennifer Nash as Assistant Animal Control Officer
• Vote to declare Department of Public Works items as surplus

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold three public hearings to amend zoning bylaws regarding site plan reviews, accessory dwelling unit definitions, and accessory apartments. The board will also consider a plan for 71 Howland Rd.

• Public Hearing #1: Amendments to §270-6.7 Site Plan Review regarding applicability and submittal requirements
• Public Hearing #2: Amendment to §270-2.1 to add 760 CMR 71.00 Protected Use to ADU definitions
• Public Hearing #3: Proposal to delete §270-7.8 Accessory Apartment in its entirety
• Possible vote on ANR Plan for 71 Howland Rd. submitted by Zenith Land Surveyors, LLC

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct budget meetings for multiple town departments for fiscal year 2026. The board will also consider scheduling a Special Town Meeting for June 9, 2025.

• Possible vote to schedule Special Town Meeting for June 9, 2025
• Possible vote on Change Order for Fire Station Waterline Design
• Possible vote on proposed Food for Fines Program at the Library
• FY26 budget meetings for Town Administrator, Library, Town Clerk, Parks, Animal Control, Veterans, Council on Aging, and Fire
• Reorganization of Select Board Chair and Vice Chair

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss several Notices of Intent and Requests for Determination of Applicability. The meeting includes continued hearings for a seawall and pier at 3 Mona Street and residential work at 74 Lakeside Ave.

• 14 Sandy Point Road: Request for Determination of Applicability for tree removal
• Clark Shores: Request for Determination of Applicability for groundwater sampling and monitoring wells
• 12 Southworth Street: Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation with a total fee of $1,518.00
• 3 Mona Street: Continued Notice of Intent for a seawall and pier with boat lift
• 74 Lakeside Ave: Continued Notice of Intent for structure lifting, addition, septic system, and landscaping

Open Space Committee

The Lakeville Open Space Committee will discuss updates on the Simonds Hill/Rocky Woods Open Space Residential Development Plan versus a 40B proposal, review March meeting minutes, and receive committee updates. They will also discuss creation of a properties list for conservation monitoring, review an informational flyer, and consider conservation value of an 8.27-acre parcel on Montgomery Street that is for sale.

• Simonds Hill/Rocky Woods Open Space Residential Development Plan vs 40B proposal discussion
• Montgomery Street 8.27-acre open land for sale – discuss conservation value
• Discussion of creation and maintenance of properties lists for conservation monitoring (Chapter 61, CRs, town/state owned, over 5 acres)
• Committee updates: Assawompset Pond Complex, Conservation Commission, Historical Commission, Community Preservation Committee, 2025 Open Space Plan
• Review and approval of March 6 meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Lakeville Board of Health will vote on a $35,920.56 betterment loan for 348 Bedford Street and discuss variances for a new well at 90 Main Street and a tight tank at 4 Ash Street. They will also meet with Foresight Engineering for upgrade requests at 424 Bedford Street and consider a new mobile food permit for D&L Concessions. Other items include a review of fee schedules, approval of meeting minutes, and discussion of an Open Space Bylaw and pending BOH agent items.

• Approval of betterment loan for 348 Bedford Street in the amount of $35,920.56
• Discussion of variance request for a well 10' from street layout line at 90 Main Street
• Meeting with Foresight Engineering for local upgrade requests at 424 Bedford Street
• Variance request for a tight tank setback reduction from 400' to 300' at 4 Ash Street
• New mobile food permit for D&L Concessions at 59 Chase Road, Dartmouth (pending inspection)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will review participant numbers for March events and discuss the April schedule. The board will also coordinate a veteran get-together scheduled for May 13.

• Veteran get together on Tuesday, May 13
• Review of March event numbers and participants
• Discussion of April schedule of events

The council approved the minutes from the March 5 meeting. A vote was taken and the board will not meet in July. The meeting was adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

• Approved March 5 meeting minutes (motion by Hilary Wood, seconded by Charlene Montleon)
• Voted to skip July meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 10:40 a.m. (motion by Hilary Wood, seconded by Evajune White)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors appointed Robert Alford as Principal Assessor after the only RFP respondent, RRG, withdrew. They reviewed and signed various reports, exemptions, and motor vehicle warrants. The board entered executive session to discuss real estate abatements.

• Appointment of Robert Alford as Principal Assessor (unanimous vote)
• RRG withdrew its RFP due to inability to service Lakeville at this time
• Reviewed and signed Motor Vehicle and Real Estate reports for February
• Reviewed and signed two statutory exemption applications
• Entered executive session to discuss real estate abatements

Park Commission

The Park Commission approved a Pagan Pride Day event at Ted Williams Camp on Sept 14 for a $300 fee, and the annual July 4th fireworks at Commissioners Field on June 28. They denied Loon Pond Lodge's request to reduce August rent by $2,000, citing the signed contract. The commission also approved field time for Freelake Youth Softball and hired Doug Berry as Clear Pond Park Director for 2025.

• Approved Southeastern Mass Pagan Pride event at Ted Williams Camp on Sept 14, 2025, fee $300
• Approved July 4th fireworks at Commissioners Field on June 28 (rain date June 29)
• Denied Loon Pond Lodge's request to reduce August rent by $2,000 due to Trifest
• Approved Freelake Youth Softball field time at John Paun Fields 1,2,3 for 2025 season
• Hired Doug Berry as Clear Pond Park Director for 2025 season

Planning Board

The Lakeville Planning Board will hold two continued public hearings: a special permit for a commercial parking facility at 160 Bedford Street, and a site plan review for a 13,300-square-foot commercial building at 10 Harding Street. The board may vote on both items. Other business includes reviewing revised planning forms, discussing permanent business signs in residential zones, and administrative updates on the stormwater bylaw and site plan review edits.

• Continued public hearing and possible vote on special permit for commercial parking facility at 160 Bedford Street under Section 270-7.4(12)
• Continued public hearing and possible vote on site plan review for 13,300 sq ft building at 10 Harding Street by Lex Development, Inc.
• Review and approve revised Form B and Form C
• Discussion of permanent business signs in residentially zoned neighborhoods
• Administrative updates on Stormwater Bylaw and Site Plan Review uses edit

The Planning Board unanimously approved extending the public hearing for 160 Bedford Street until April 24, 2025, and the site‑plan review hearing for 10 Harding Street until April 10, 2025. A motion to go into executive session to discuss litigation was also passed unanimously. No other approvals, denials, or conditions were finalized during the meeting.

• Continue public hearing for 160 Bedford St until April 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continue site‑plan review hearing for 10 Harding St until April 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Motion to enter executive session on litigation matter passed (unanimous, 4‑0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees discussed facility maintenance, including roof replacement on the Capital Plan and a new Computer and Internet Use Policy. The body approved funding for lighting and walkway repairs and authorized a Girl Scout project on the grounds.

• Approved $4,450 for M-V Electrical to install wire lighting at the entrance sign and canopy
• Approved $1,276.58 reimbursement to R. Gross for PaveLok, LLC replacement bricks
• Approved Girl Scouts Brownie Troop 77318 request to place a butterfly house and plants on grounds
• Scheduled library closure on June 11th at 4:00 p.m. for staff development
• Reported receipt of approximately $17,000 in State Aid

Conservation Commission

The Lakeville Conservation Commission will hear several wetland-related filings at its March 25, 2025 meeting. A new Notice of Intent (SE192-935) concerns reconstruction and additions to an existing dwelling within the 100-foot buffer zone of Long Pond at 1 Merigold Lane. Continued hearings include after-the-fact filings for a seawall and pier at 3 Mona Street, lifting a structure and installing a septic system at 74 Lakeside Ave, and parking lot grading at 160 Bedford Street. The commission will also review meeting minutes and receive agent updates.

• 4 Court Circle – Request for Determination of Applicability for home renovations and sunroom addition
• 3 Mona Street – Continued Notice of Intent (SE192-933) for after-the-fact seawall and pier with boat lift
• 74 Lakeside Ave – Continued Notice of Intent (SE192-931) for lifting existing structure, addition, septic system, excavation, tree removal
• 160 Bedford Street and Rear – Continued Notice of Intent (SE192-925) for parking lot grading and drainage
• 1 Merigold Lane – New Notice of Intent (SE192-935) for reconstructing and adding to an existing dwelling within 100’ buffer to Long Pond

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet remotely to discuss a Comprehensive Permit for a 200-unit development. The applicant is requesting to continue the public hearing until May to make significant revisions to the project.

• Simmonds Hills LLC request for Comprehensive Permit (Chapter 40B) for 200 units off Freetown Street
• Proposed housing mix: 44 single family homes, 46 duplex cottages, and 11 ten-unit condominium buildings
• Requirement for at least 50 units to be restricted as affordable for low-or moderate-income persons
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 19, 2024

Community Preservation Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Lakeville Community Preservation Committee. They will discuss and possibly vote on edits to the Community Preservation Plan, review the 2025 Spring Town Meeting handout, borrowing scenarios, and expected state matching percentage. They will also approve previous meeting minutes and receive status updates on approved projects. No specific projects or dollar amounts are mentioned in the agenda items.

• Discuss and vote on edits to the Community Preservation Plan
• Discuss and vote on 2025 Spring Town Meeting handout
• Review borrowing scenarios
• Review expected state matching percentage from Coalition email
• Approve meeting minutes for February 20, 2025

The committee approved the Spring Town Meeting handout, subject to wording and caption edits, with a unanimous vote. They also approved the February 20, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved Spring Town Meeting handout with edits (unanimous)
• Approved February 20, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:40 p.m. (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Lakeville Historical Commission held its regular monthly meeting, approving minutes and financial reports. They continued discussion on a proposed John Sassamon statue, gathering further information for the next meeting. They also noted the passing of Boston Post Cane recipient Elizabeth Bryant and will contact the Town Clerk for the next oldest resident. Other updates included completion of Historic Town House interior painting and planning for the 175th anniversary.

• Approved February 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report: Commission balance $340.01, Scholarship $3,000 non-expendable + $572.87 expendable, 150th Anniversary Account $3,444.97, Gift Account $300
• Continued discussion on John Sassamon statue, including letter from Chief Earl H. Mills, Jr.
• Noted passing of Boston Post Cane recipient Elizabeth Bryant
• Update: Historic Town House interior painting finished

Board of Health

The Lakeville Board of Health will meet to discuss several engineering and variance requests for septic system upgrades, including a local upgrade approval at 3 Waterview Drive that requires reductions in setbacks from property lines, well, and Long Pond. The board will also consider appointing MHOA as its tobacco agent and nominating animal inspectors. Additional agenda items include a fee schedule discussion, review of minutes, a rabies clinic announcement, and discussion of a proposed Open Space Bylaw.

• 3 Waterview Drive: Outback Engineering requests five local upgrade approvals for a septic system, including reducing setbacks from property line (10' to 4' for leaching field, 10' to 3' for tank), from a private well (100' to 53'), from Long Pond (400' to 205'), and increasing system depth (36" to 71").
• 4 Little Farm Road: Zenith Consulting Engineers requests a waiver of well testing for a septic system repair due to hydraulic failure.
• 2 & 4 Blueberry: Allen & Major Associates discuss a variance request; plan shows 1,000-gallon pump chamber.
• Recommendation to appoint MHOA as Tobacco Agent for April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026, with an MOU for compliance checks and merchant education.
• Nomination of Jared Darling and Emma Darling as Inspectors of Animals for May 1, 2025 – April 30, 2026.

The Board unanimously approved a subsurface sewage disposal system upgrade at 3 Waterview Drive, granting five variances and reducing the required distance from the tank to the pond to 220 feet. It also unanimously approved a waiver for 4 Little Farm Road with a conditional future water test, denied a flow‑reduction variance for 2 & 4 Blueberry Drive, and recommended MHOA as the town’s Tobacco Agent. Additional unanimous actions included appointing two Inspectors of Animals and approving prior meeting minutes.

• Approved subsurface sewage disposal system upgrade at 3 Waterview Drive with five variances and a 220‑ft pond distance (unanimous)
• Approved waiver for 4 Little Farm Road Certificate of Compliance, conditional on a water test if sold within 2 years (unanimous)
• Denied variance to reduce flow to 75 gpd at 2 & 4 Blueberry Drive (unanimous)
• Recommended MHOA as Tobacco Agent for April 1 2025–March 31 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved nomination of Jared Darling as Inspector of Animals (May 1 2025–April 30 2026) (unanimous)
• Approved nomination of Emma Darling as Inspector of Animals (May 1 2025–April 30 2026) (unanimous)
• Approved December 18 2024 Board of Health minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 26 2024 Board of Health minutes (2 in favor, 1 abstain)

Lakeville Arts Council

The Lakeville Arts Council will discuss old business including the Pavilion & Stage completion and planning a POP UP Concert. New business includes reviewing and voting on 2025 festival programs, applications, and rules, as well as the Arts Trust Grant application. The council will also note that no FY25 grant was received from Middleboro but $250 from Freetown, and review the Center Stage Policy.

• Discussion of Pavilion & Stage completion and follow-up with Andrew
• Planning for POP UP Concert: invitations, advertising, and logistics
• Review and vote on 2025 Festival Application & Rules
• Review of 2025 Arts Trust Grant (ATG) App and Rules
• Note: No FY25 grant from Middleboro; $250 from Freetown

The Lakeville Arts Council unanimously approved the April newsletter press release with wording changes, the 2025 festival crafter application and rules with minor edits, and the minutes from November 21 and December 10, 2024. They also discussed plans for the pop-up concert, festival children's programs, and stage policy updates, but no other formal votes were taken.

• Approved April newsletter PR with wording changes (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 festival crafter application, rules, and congratulations letter with edits (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Nov 21 and Dec 10, 2024 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:00 PM (unanimous)

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee met on March 18, 2025, reviewed minutes, and discussed several updates. The town planner was unavailable and will be rescheduled. The committee noted that no ADA grant application was found for sidewalks at Assawompset Elementary School; the next opportunity to apply is May 1. They also reviewed water line maps and set future meeting dates.

• Approved meeting minutes from December 17, 2024
• Town Planner Nancy Durfee was absent; meeting to be rescheduled
• Update on SRPEDDS workshop regarding Priority Development Areas and Priority Protection Areas
• Review of Taunton and Middleborough water lines in Lakeville; discussion of water engineering plan for John Paun Park
• No ADA grant application found for sidewalks at Assawompset Elementary School; next deadline May 1, town lacks grant writer

The Master Plan Implementation Committee met on March 18, 2025, and approved the December 17, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. No substantive decisions were made; the town planner was absent, and updates on regional workshops, water lines, and an ADA grant were informational only. The next meetings were scheduled for April 15 and May 20.

• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meetings for April 15 and May 20, 2025

Park Commission

The Park Commission approved a request for youth football practices at John Paun Park. The body discussed but did not act on proposals for a carnival at Commissioners Field and an event for Southeastern Mass Pagan Pride at Ted Williams Camp.

• Approved South Shore Sabers Youth Football use of John Paun Park back field July 14 to November 21
• Discussed Rockwell Amusements proposal for a carnival at Commissioners Field May 9-11, 2025
• Discussed Southeastern Mass Pagan Pride event request for Ted Williams Camp on September 14, 2025
• Postponed decision on Freelake Youth Softball application for field/court time

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue its site plan review for a proposed 13,760-square-foot commercial building at 10 Harding Street, with a peer review letter identifying compliance issues. The board will also consider an ANR plan on County Street, discuss the Lakeville Golf Course, and review a Zoning Board of Appeals petition for a car port at 45 Howland Road. Administrative updates include possible votes on the ADU/Accessory Bylaw, Site Plan Review edits, and the Stormwater Bylaw.

• Continued Site Plan Review for 13,760 sq ft commercial building at 10 Harding Street (Lex Development, Inc.)
• ANR Plan for County Street (Map 7, Block 1, Lots 20C & B)
• Lakeville Golf Course discussion with Derek Maksy
• ZBA petition review for car port improvements at 45 Howland Road
• Administrative updates: ADU/Accessory Bylaw, Site Plan Review edits, Stormwater Bylaw

Cemetery Commission

The Lakeville Cemetery Commission will discuss old business including wall repairs at Pond and Strobridge Cemeteries, tree removal, and cemetery assignments. New business items include setting a budget meeting for April 20, a town newsletter, electing a vice chair, and recognizing a member for service. The meeting is scheduled for March 11, 2025, at the Lakeville Library History Room.

• Wall repair at Pond Cemetery
• Wall repair and tree removal at Strobridge Cemetery
• Budget meeting scheduled for April 20 at 5:45 PM
• Election of Vice Chair
• Recognition of Deveney for cemetery service

The Lakeville Cemetery Commission approved a fall walking tour of Thompson Hill Cemetery requested by the Lakeville Historical Society. They also discussed wall repairs and tree removal at Pond and Strobridge Cemeteries, with the town covering costs, and tabled tree removal at Lang Cemetery. The commission elected Kranefuss as Vice-Chair and approved minutes from December 2024 with grammatical corrections.

• Approved fall 2025 walking tour of Thompson Hill Cemetery (unanimous)
• Elected Kranefuss as Vice-Chair (motion passed)
• Approved December 10, 2024 minutes with grammatical corrections (unanimous)
• Tabled tree removal at Lang Cemetery until future meeting
• Scheduled budget meeting for April 10, 2025 with Finance Committee and Select Board

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss several wetland-related permits. Items include a Certificate of Compliance request for 31 Stetson Street, an amendment to Orders of Conditions for 5 Harding Street, and an after-the-fact Notice of Intent for a seawall and pier at 3 Mona Street (continued from February 25). The commission will also review peer review quotes and may vote on them.

• 31 Stetson Street: Request for Certificate of Compliance (DEP SE192-898)
• 5 Harding Street: Lighthouse Point Industrial LLC request to amend Orders of Conditions SE192-831, SE192-865, and partial Certificate of Compliance SE192-865
• 3 Mona Street: After-the-fact Notice of Intent (SE192-933) for construction of seawall and pier with boat lift (continued from 2/25/25)
• Peer review quotes review and possible vote
• Agent updates

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will discuss updates and current status of the Simonds Hill/Rocky Woods Open Space Residential Development Plan versus a 40B proposal. They will also review and approve January meeting minutes, receive updates from several commissions, and discuss the 2025 Open Space Plan status. A possible vote on a new vice-chair and discussion of creating property lists for conservation monitoring are also on the agenda.

• Discussion of Simonds Hill/Rocky Woods OSRD vs 40B proposal updates and status
• Review and approval of January 2 meeting minutes
• Discussion of updated 2025 Open Space Plan status
• Possible vote on new committee vice-chair
• Discussion of creating property lists for conservation monitoring (Chapter 61, Conservation Restrictions, etc.)

Council on Aging

The Lakeville Council on Aging Board will hold a routine meeting on March 5, 2025, primarily focusing on approving February meeting minutes, planning the first Veteran get-together scheduled for April 8, and reviewing participation numbers from February events. The meeting also includes chair announcements, discussion of the March schedule, and new business. No major policy changes or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• Vote to approve February 5, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of first Veteran get-together on Tuesday, April 8, with volunteers Paula and Charlene
• Review of numbers and participants for February events and any special March schedule
• New business and ideas for upcoming meetings
• Next meeting set for April 2, 2025

The Lakeville Council on Aging approved the February meeting minutes and renamed the Veteran's Breakfast to Veterans and Families Gathering, scheduling the first event for May 13. The Friends of Lakeville donated $150 for food, and a formal thank-you will be sent. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved February meeting minutes
• Renamed Veteran's Breakfast to Veterans and Families Gathering
• Scheduled first Veterans and Families Gathering for May 13
• Accepted $150 donation from Friends of Lakeville for food

Fire Station Building Committee

The Fire Station Building Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from January 29, receive a project update from Saccoccio Associates, and consider approving invoices. The agenda also includes old and new business items and scheduling the next meeting.

• Project update from Saccoccio Associates
• Approval of invoices
• Approval of minutes from January 29, 2025

The Fire Station Building Committee unanimously approved two contract increases to move the project into Phase Three (construction): $1,085,359 for Saccoccio & Associates and $670,086 for Pomroy Associates. These recommendations will go to the Select Board for final approval. The committee also approved three invoices totaling $213,300 and set a target bid date of May 21st.

• Approved Phase Three contract increase for Saccoccio & Associates for $1,085,359.
• Approved Phase Three contract increase for Pomroy Associates for $670,086.
• Approved Saccoccio & Associates invoice #23083-11 for $138,225.
• Approved Saccoccio & Associates invoice #23083-10 for $54,825.
• Approved Pomroy Associates invoice #23.111.0-11 for $20,250.
• Approved minutes of January 29, 2025, with a correction noted.
• Adjourned meeting at 7:26 PM.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold hearings on three items: a conceptual discussion for 20 single-family homes at 6 Barstow St; a special permit for an addition at 4 Merigold Lane; and a continued hearing on The Residences at LeBaron Hills to modify its comprehensive permit, adding land on Fern Ave, changing emergency-only access to full access, constructing three 36-unit 4-story buildings, and increasing total units from 386 to 419. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes.

• Conceptual plan for 20 single-family dwellings at 6 Barstow St
• Special permit for addition, porch, and front deck expansion at 4 Merigold Lane (pre-existing non-conforming lot)
• Modify LeBaron Hills comprehensive permit: add Fern Ave parcels, change access, construct Phase 6 (three 36-unit 4-story buildings), increase total units from 386 to 419
• Approve meeting minutes of December 9 and December 19, 2024

Planning Board

The Lakeville Planning Board will hold public hearings on several development proposals, including a continued definitive subdivision plan for 43 Main St (already approved 5-0 on Feb 13), a site plan review for a 13,300 sq ft building at 10 Harding St, a special permit for a commercial parking facility at 160 Bedford St, and a site plan review for a mixed-use development at 19 Main St. The board will also discuss a presentation on Lakeville Golf Course and consider sending zoning bylaw amendments (ADU revisions, site plan review revision, senior overlay district, OSRD overlay, zoning map changes) to the Select Board as placeholders for the Spring Town Meeting. Administrative updates and approval of December 26, 2024 minutes are also on the agenda.

• Public hearing (continued) on Definitive Plan for 43 Main St – consolidate parcels and subdivide into two lots and roadway (vote already taken on Feb 13, 2025)
• Public hearing on Site Plan Review for 10 Harding St – 13,300 sq ft building, driveways, parking (Lex Development Inc.)
• Public hearing on Special Permit for 160 Bedford St – commercial parking facility under Section 270-7.4(12)
• Public hearing on Site Plan Review for 19 Main St – mixed-use retail and business development (CD Danksewicz Realty Inc.)
• Discussion of potential Town Meeting warrant articles: ADU bylaws, site plan review revision, senior overlay district, OSRD overlay, zoning map revisions

The Lakeville Planning Board continued the public hearing for the 19 Main Street site plan review to April 24, 2025, after discussing traffic and fire safety concerns. The board also voted to send placeholder requests to the Select Board for ADU, stormwater, and site plan review bylaw changes for the spring Town Meeting, and adopted a new site plan review application form. Several other hearings were continued to later dates.

• Continued 10 Harding Street site plan review to March 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued 160 Bedford Street special permit hearing to March 27, 2025 (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for 19 Main Street site plan review (5-0)
• Continued 19 Main Street site plan review to April 24, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved sending placeholder requests to Select Board for ADU, stormwater, and site plan review (5-0)
• Adopted Site Plan Review Application form (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Lakeville Library Board of Trustees approved a new Tutoring Policy and a Food for Fines program benefiting the Lakeville COA Food Pantry. They also discussed the FY26 budget draft, which has been submitted to the Town, and reviewed audio system proposals from three vendors that will be re-quoted. Reports covered ongoing collection weeding, program attendance, and facilities maintenance, including a $100 increase in the waterfall contract to $1,200.

• Approved Tutoring Policy as presented
• Approved Food for Fines program to benefit Lakeville COA Food Pantry
• FY26 budget draft submitted to Town for review
• Yearly waterfall maintenance contract increased $100 to $1,200
• Audio proposals from three companies to be updated and reviewed

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss several Notices of Intent and Requests for Determination regarding residential and infrastructure projects. The body will also review road improvements and a letter of interest.

• 4 Bailey’s Way: Request for Determination for a septic upgrade
• 3 Mona Street: After-the-fact filing for a seawall and pier with boat lift
• 74 Lakeside Ave: Notice of Intent for structure lifting, addition, and septic installation
• 160 Bedford Street & Rear Bedford Street: Notice of Intent for parking lot grading and drainage
• Myricks Street/Rhode Island Road: Review of Order of Conditions for road improvements from Galfre Road to Clear Pond Road

Community Preservation Committee

The Lakeville Community Preservation Committee will hold a public hearing to receive input on the Community Preservation Plan, and may vote on a revised 2026 budget and associated Town Meeting article. The committee will also review minutes from its December 19, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing on the Lakeville Community Preservation Plan
• Possible vote on revised 2026 Budget and Article
• Review and approval of meeting minutes from December 19, 2024
• Next meeting scheduled for March 20, 2025 at 6:30pm at the Police Station

Historical Commission

The Lakeville Historical Commission decided on specific aesthetic details for the Historic Library and Historic Town House. The body also voted to support the use of the Historic Town House site for the 2025 Snowman Jubilee.

• Approved railing color #1 for the Historic Library accessible ramp project
• Approved request for a 'Historic' sign for the Historic Town House to match the Town Hall sign
• Approved use of the Historic Town House site for the 2025 Snowman Jubilee
• Reported a $10,000 CPC grant for Thompson Hill Cemetery repairs to be presented at the June Town meeting
• Deferred vote on the John Sassamon statue request pending further contact

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss local upgrade approvals for septic systems at three specific addresses. The board will also discuss a proposed Open Space Bylaw and pending items from the BOH Agent.

• 2 Jeanine Street: Local upgrade approvals for septic tank setbacks from cellar walls and surface water supplies
• 41 Bailey’s Way: Local upgrade approvals for setbacks regarding water supply wells and surface water supplies
• 84 Taunton Street: Local upgrade request to reduce minimum separation to groundwater from 5' to 4'
• Discussion regarding proposed Open Space Bylaw
• Review of BOH Agent’s pending items

Park Commission

The Lakeville Park Commission met with athletic league representatives to review plans for the upcoming season. Discussions covered field scheduling, repair needs, and concerns about unauthorized field use and fee structures. The commission agreed to clarify that each league must submit a separate field use application and revisit the flat fee for the Freetown Lakeville Athletic Association.

• Commission directs leagues to submit separate field use applications per registration
• Flat fee for Freetown Lakeville Athletic Association to be revisited as insufficient
• Concern about Lakeville Cardinals possibly playing at Ted Williams fields without permission
• Multiple lights out at fields and courts; repairs discussed for John Paun Park pole
• Horseshoes club exploring a major league tournament over 2026 Labor Day weekend

Park Commission

The Park Commission reviewed a first draft of the FY26 budget and discussed potential cuts to the Clear Pond Park summer program. The body also approved job descriptions for Clear Pond Park staff and authorized field use for local sports leagues.

• Estimate of $12,000 to replace three light poles at John Paun Park
• Estimate of $2,800 to repair a shed at John Paun Park
• Estimate of $15,000 for a new roof for the Park Office
• Approved field/court time for Lakeville Men’s Softball League and Freetown Lakeville Women’s Soccer
• Approved job descriptions for Clear Pond Park director, lifeguards, and attendants

Planning Board

The Planning Board held a public hearing and voted 5-0 to approve a definitive subdivision plan for 43 Main St., consolidating parcels into two buildable lots and a roadway. This plan supports previously approved developments: Wingate Residences (190 units) and Fox Estates (68 units), and is part of a 200-unit mixed-income comprehensive permit under review. The board also continued ANR plans for three properties, opened a site plan review for a 13,300 sq ft building at 10 Harding Street, and discussed bylaw edits, MBTA compliance, and other administrative items.

• Approval of definitive subdivision plan for 43 Main St. with 30 conditions
• Site plan review public hearing for a 13,300 sq ft building at 10 Harding Street by Lex Development, Inc.
• Continued ANR plans for 80 Southworth St. & 5 Fairway Drive, 10 Panettieri Drive, and 92 Howland Road
• Discussion of Site Plan Review bylaw edits and MBTA compliance updates
• Review of Zoning Board of Appeals petition for 4 Merigold Ave (Hoffman)

Conservation Commission

The Lakeville Conservation Commission will hold a hearing on February 11, 2025, to discuss multiple Notices of Intent for work near wetlands, including an after-the-fact filing for a seawall and pier at 3 Mona Street. Also on the agenda are a proposal to lift and expand a structure at 74 Lakeside Ave, installation of a tight tank at 35 Shore Ave, and a request from the Long Pond Association to extend an existing order for weed extraction. The commission will also review meeting minutes and hear agent updates.

• 3 Mona Street — after-the-fact Notice of Intent for construction of a seawall and pier with boat lift (SE192-933), continued from January 14
• 74 Lakeside Ave — Notice of Intent for lifting existing structure, addition with deck, septic system, water service, excavation, tree removal, and landscaping within 100 feet of Long Pond (SE192-931), continued from January 14
• 35 Shore Ave — Notice of Intent for installation of a new tight tank and decommission of existing cesspool (SE192-XXX)
• Long Pond Association — request for three-year extension of Order of Conditions SE192-0879 for weed extraction, originally issued July 27, 2022
• Review and approval of meeting minutes from November 26, 2024

Gallery Arts Committee

The Lakeville Gallery Arts Committee is meeting to review and jury applications from local artists and students, including oil pastels, quilts, and works from two high schools. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving minutes and discussing old and new business.

• Jurying of Charles Wood — Oil Pastels
• Jurying of Deanne Joy (Patriots Heart) — Quilts
• Jurying of students from Apponequet High School
• Jurying of students from Old Colony Regional Technical High School

The Gallery Arts Committee approved minutes from September 2024, accepted three artists for upcoming exhibits, and selected one piece from each of over 50 high school applicants for the March 2025 exhibit. They also discussed updating the high school application and gallery policy, with revisions to be presented at the next meeting. No additional meetings were scheduled; future meetings will be called as needed.

• Approved minutes of September 26, 2024 as corrected (unanimous)
• Accepted Charles Wood oil pastels for 2026 open dates (unanimous)
• Accepted Deanne Joy Patriots Heart Quilts for 2026 open dates (unanimous)
• Accepted Elsie Goldstein acrylics for November/December 2025 (unanimous)
• Selected one piece from each of over 50 high school applicants for March 2025 exhibit (unanimous)
• Approved late closing for July 14 exhibit reception
• Adjourned meeting at 7:19 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Conservation Commission will discuss several Notices of Intent for residential construction and infrastructure. The body will also consider a request from the Long Pond Association to extend a weed extraction order.

• 3 Mona Street: After-the-fact filing for a seawall and pier with boat lift
• 74 Lakeside Ave: Structure lifting, addition, deck, septic system, and water service
• 35 Shore Ave: Installation of a new tight tank and decommissioning of a cesspool
• Long Pond Association: Request for a three-year extension for weed extraction (SE192-879)

Select Board

The Select Board and Wage and Personnel Board will meet to consider several administrative policies and local business requests. The body is deciding on the creation of a Town Hall Building Reuse Subcommittee and scheduling the Annual Town Meeting for June 9, 2025.

• Possible vote to create a Town Hall Building Reuse Subcommittee
• Possible vote to sign Order of Taking and Waiver of Damages for Gillian Drive
• First reading of Procurement Policy and Purchasing Card Policy
• Possible vote on Memorandum of Agreement with Massachusetts Laborers’ District Council Local 22
• Request from Red Hand Brewing to serve alcohol March 17, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will discuss updates on the Simonds Hill/Rocky Woods Open Space Residential Development Plan versus a 40B proposal. They will also review the 2025 Open Space Plan status and explore creating property lists for conservation monitoring. Other business includes committee updates and an informational flyer review.

• Discussion of Simonds Hill/Rocky Woods Open Space Residential Development Plan versus 40B proposal
• Review and approval of January 2nd meeting minutes
• Discussion of updated 2025 Open Space Plan status
• Discussion of creation and maintenance of properties lists for conservation (Chapter 61, Conservation Restrictions, town-owned, state-owned, properties over 5 acres)
• Review of Open Space Committee informational flyer

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss a local upgrade request for a septic system at 97 Pickens Street. They will also consider new tobacco and mobile food permits, recommend an assistant agent appointment, and discuss a proposed Open Space Bylaw. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and other administrative items.

• Local upgrade request for septic system at 97 Pickens Street (Andrew Metivier, SFG Associates, Inc.)
• New tobacco permit for Vapeville Smokeshop, LLC at 12 Harding St., Unit #106 (pending inspection and DOR permits)
• New mobile food permits for Travelers of Tour and Golden Spur, both operating at 348 Bedford St.
• Recommend appointment of Sofia DaCosta as Assistant Board of Health Agent for Feb 1, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026
• Discussion of proposed Open Space Bylaw

The Lakeville Board of Health approved a tobacco permit for Vapeville Smokeshop, two mobile food truck permits (Travelers on Tour and Golden Spur), and a food service permit for Twisted Growers, all subject to conditions. The board also recommended Sofia DaCosta as Assistant Board of Health Agent and continued discussion on the Open Space Bylaw to the next meeting.

• Approved tobacco permit for Vapeville Smokeshop, LLC at 12 Harding Street Unit 106, subject to DOR permit (unanimous)
• Approved mobile food truck permit for Travelers on Tour at 348 Bedford Street (unanimous)
• Approved mobile food truck permit for Golden Spur at 348 Bedford or other town location, pending inspection (unanimous)
• Approved food service permit for Twisted Growers, LLC at 415 Millennium Circle, pending inspection (unanimous)
• Recommended Sofia DaCosta as Assistant Board of Health Agent for Feb 1, 2025 – Jan 31, 2026 (unanimous)
• Continued Open Space Bylaw discussion to next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Oct 16, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Nov 6, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Lakeville Council on Aging Board will meet to approve January minutes, discuss a veterans breakfast, and hear updates on possible Bridgewater State University seminars at the senior center. The board will also review December event participation and receive a Food Pantry update.

• Discussion of a veterans breakfast (item 3)
• Update on possible Bridgewater State University seminars at the senior center (item 4)
• Update on the Food Pantry (item 6)
• Review of December event participation numbers (item 7)

The Lakeville Council on Aging approved the January 8 meeting minutes. Plans were finalized for quarterly veteran breakfasts, with the Friends of Lakeville covering food costs and board members volunteering at each event. The council discussed renaming the senior center, as Massachusetts centers shift from the term 'seniors' to 'older adults.' No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved January 8 meeting minutes
• Finalized quarterly veteran breakfasts on second Tuesday of each quarter
• Scheduled board member volunteers for breakfasts: April 8 Paula and Charlene; July 8 Gayle and Janice; October 14 Hilary and Deveney
• Agreed to pursue Bridgewater informational talk and possible classes at COA or library
• Discussed renaming senior center; four name options to be voted on later

Select Board

The Lakeville Select Board will meet with the Freetown Board of Selectmen to discuss and potentially vote on several joint items. The meeting focuses on regional school agreements, public safety, and shared environmental concerns.

• Vote on updating and amending the Regional School District agreement
• Discussion on Assawompset and Long Ponds
• Vote on conducting joint Public Safety Training for Schools
• Discussion regarding Student Resource Officers

Planning Board

The Lakeville Planning Board will discuss a letter it sent to the developer of the proposed Rocky Woods (Simmonds Hills) development on Freetown Street. The letter contains 13 recommendations from town boards and committees for an Open Space Residential Design bylaw on the 308-acre site, along with a request that the town be allowed to negotiate to purchase the property.

• Recommendation that no septic systems be allowed on lots under 8,000 sq ft due to nitrogen loading
• Duplex units should be tied into the wastewater treatment system
• 55+ units require a perpetual deed rider
• Wastewater system components that create odor/noise should be set back 200 ft from residences
• Town requests consideration of allowing the community to purchase the Rocky Woods property

Fire Station Building Committee

The Fire Station Building Committee will meet to approve invoices and receive project updates from Pomroy Associates and Saccoccio Associates.

• Approval of invoices
• Project update from Pomroy Associates
• Project update from Saccoccio Associates

Conservation Commission

The Lakeville Conservation Commission will discuss and possibly vote on several continued items, including a Notice of Intent for 74 Lakeside Ave (structure lift, septic system, within 100 feet of Long Pond), an RDA for 51 Shore Ave (replacement well), and an enforcement order for 160 Bedford Street (parking lot grading and drainage with stormwater sample results showing elevated zinc and copper). The commission will also consider certificates of compliance for 1 Elliot Way and review a deed restriction limiting fill to 5,000 square feet for 9 Cross Street.

• 74 Lakeside Ave – Notice of Intent (SE192-931) for lifting structure, addition, septic system, and tree removal within 100 ft of Long Pond (continued from 1/14/25)
• 51 Shore Ave – RDA for installation of replacement well (continued from 1/14/25)
• 160 Bedford Street – Enforcement Order (SE192-925) for parking lot grading and drainage, with stormwater results showing zinc and copper above EPA benchmarks
• 1 Elliot Way – Request for Certificates of Compliance (SE192-584, SE192-608); discussion and possible vote
• 9 Cross Street – Review deed restriction (SE192-902) limiting cumulative fill to 5,000 square feet; discussion and possible vote

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold continued hearings for two residential developments. The board will consider modifications to a permit for The Residences at LeBaron Hills and a comprehensive permit for a 200-unit project at 43 Main Street.

• The Residences at LeBaron Hills: Proposal to add land on Fern Ave, change access to full access, build Phase 6 (three 36-unit buildings), and increase total units from 386 to 419
• Cranberry Heights (43 Main Street): Request for a Comprehensive Permit to construct a 200-unit mixed-income multifamily project
• Cranberry Heights: Proposal includes 50 affordable rental units (25%) for households at or below 80% of Area Median Income

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and possibly vote on several personnel appointments, including John Hutchinson as a police officer and Kenneth Upham as a constable. They will continue a public hearing for an unregistered/ungaraged vehicle permit at 160 Bedford Street. A request from the Fire Chief to allow medics to join Plymouth County Retirement will also be considered. The board plans to enter executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with the Educators’ Association of Freetown/Lakeville and litigation involving multiple cannabis businesses and a demand letter.

• Discuss and possible vote on Police Chief's request to appoint John Hutchinson as Police Officer/Constable
• Continuation of public hearing for unregistered/ungaraged vehicle permit at 160 Bedford Street
• Discuss and possible vote on constable reappointment for Kenneth Upham, Sr.
• Discuss and possible vote on Fire Chief's request to allow medics to join Plymouth County Retirement
• Possible executive session to discuss collective bargaining with Educators’ Association and litigation with Bountiful Farms, Jushi, Northeast Alternatives, Bud’s Goods, Twisted Growers, and Alan Strauss Demand Letter

Planning Board

The provided agenda contains only procedural document links and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. No substantive business is detailed in the record.

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will review proposed budget language for the Spring Town meeting and consider funding for headstone restorations. The body will also plan the publicity for its February 20 public hearing.

• Proposed FY2026 budget: $7,599.55 for administrative expenses and $253,318.36 in total estimated local taxation
• Proposed $10,000 for 14 headstone repairs at Thompson Hill Cemetery
• Discussion of publicity for the February 20 public hearing
• Review of December 19, 2024 meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Lakeville Historical Commission reviewed financial reports and discussed ongoing preservation projects. The body approved a reimbursement for wreaths at the Historic Town House and noted the receipt of historical military and town records.

• Approved $245 reimbursement to the Secretary for Historic Town House wreaths
• Reported $10,000 CPC grant for Thompson Hill Cemetery repair project
• Discussed Historic Library ramp with a vote scheduled for February
• Received military roll lists (1916-1922) and correspondence for the Veterans' Display
• Reported Historical Commission balance of $340.01

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss local upgrade requests for several residential and commercial septic systems. The board will also consider applications for a new septage pumper and a new trash hauler.

• Septic upgrade requests for 12 Violet Street, 104 Charles Eldridge Drive, 46 Norfolk Street, 2 Wisteria Street, and 207 Bedford Street
• Application from Southcoast Septic Services LLC for new septage pumper
• Application from Cavossa Disposal Corporation for new trash hauler
• Discussion regarding proposed Open Space Bylaw
• Review of October 2, 2024 meeting minutes

The Lakeville Board of Health approved septic system upgrades for five properties, each with specific conditions, and issued new licenses for a septage pumper and a trash hauler. The board also discussed an Open Space Bylaw and continued the discussion to a future meeting.

• Approved septic upgrade design for 12 Violet Street with 4 local upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved leaving existing tanks at 104 Charles Eldridge Drive after certification and fencing, allowing 1200 gallons/day (2-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved subsurface sewage disposal system upgrade at 16 Norfolk Street with 4 variance requests (unanimous)
• Approved two local upgrade approvals at 2 Wisteria Street, with vent moved and well decommissioned (unanimous)
• Approved 207 Bedford Street with one local upgrade request (2-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved septage pumper permit for Southcoast Septic Services LLC (unanimous)
• Approved new trash hauler Cavossa Disposal Corp (unanimous)
• Continued Open Space Bylaw discussion to next meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Lakeville Conservation Commission will hold a meeting with several continued and new Notices of Intent, including an after-the-fact filing for a seawall and pier at 3 Mona Street, road improvements on Myricks St/Rhode Island Rd, and a parking lot grading enforcement order at 160 Bedford Street. The agenda also includes a discussion and possible vote on the town's Wetlands Bylaw.

• After-the-fact Notice of Intent for seawall and pier with boat lift at 3 Mona Street ($420 fee)
• Continued hearing for lifting structure, septic system, and deck at 74 Lakeside Ave on Long Pond
• Road improvements from Galfre Road to Clear Pond Road on Myricks St/Rhode Island Rd (Route 79)
• Enforcement Order for parking lot grading and drainage at 160 Bedford Street
• Discussion and possible vote on Wetlands Bylaw

Park Commission

The Lakeville Park Commission discussed a proposal for a haunted house at Ted Williams Camp, including concerns about tree removal, permits, and impact on Loon Pond Lodge. They also approved a second commissioner to the Clear Pond Park engineering plan committee, voted to allow Next Level Sports flag football field time, and reviewed budget shortfalls including a $10,000-$12,000 light pole replacement at John Paun Park.

• Joe Dishaw proposed a haunted house at Ted Williams Camp with animatronics, rides, and 200-amp electric service; commission requested a scaled-down version with detailed map and revenue estimate.
• Britney Lepore appointed as second Park Commissioner to the Clear Pond Park engineering plan committee.
• Next Level Sports flag football approved for a four-hour Saturday block at upper fields near Police Station, times and field lining to be determined.
• Replacement of three light poles at John Paun Park estimated at $10,000-$12,000 after one pole fell on a softball shed.
• Budget update shows personnel expenses reduced by $7,212.80, but Repair and Maintenance for Buildings and Grounds expected to exceed budget.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold continued public hearings on two major site plan reviews for the redevelopment of the former State Hospital site at 43 Main Street: Wingate Residences (120 assisted living/memory care + 70 independent living units) and The Fox Estates (68 age-qualified cottage units). A public hearing will also be held for a special permit for a commercial parking facility at 160 Bedford Street, and a site plan review for a 13,300 sq ft building at 10 Harding Street. The board will discuss and possibly vote on draft regulations for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and discuss a proposed open space residential development bylaw.

• Continued public hearing for Wingate Residences site plan review: 190-unit senior living complex at 43 Main Street (possible vote)
• Continued public hearing for The Fox Estates site plan review: 68-unit age-qualified cottage development at 43 Main Street (possible vote)
• Public hearing for special permit for commercial parking facility at 160 Bedford Street
• Public hearing for site plan review for 13,300 sq ft building at 10 Harding Street
• Discussion and possible vote on draft accessory dwelling unit (ADU) regulations

The Planning Board unanimously approved Site Plan Reviews for Wingate Residences and The Fox Estates at 43 Main Street, with conditions as drafted and discussed. The board also continued the public hearing for 160 Bedford Street and the Site Plan Review for 10 Harding Street to future meetings. No other substantive decisions were made; the remaining agenda items were informational or administrative.

• Approved Site Plan Review for Wingate Residences at 43 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan Review for The Fox Estates at 43 Main Street (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 160 Bedford Street to January 23, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Site Plan Review for 10 Harding Street to February 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved November 26, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (3-0-1)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will vote to approve the December 4, 2024 minutes, discuss plans for the monthly Veterans breakfast/lunch/activity with guest Christine Boone, review participation numbers from December events, and set the January schedule. The meeting also includes new business and announcements.

• Vote to approve December 4, 2024 minutes
• Discussion of monthly Veterans breakfast/lunch/activity with Christine Boone
• Review of December event participation numbers and January schedule
• Senior college program at Bridgewater College update

Fire Station Building Committee

This meeting of the Lakeville Fire Station Building Committee, scheduled for January 8, 2025, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The posted agenda included items such as approving minutes, a project update from Pomroy Associates & Saccoccio Associates, and community outreach for a debt exclusion election.

• Meeting cancelled; no actions taken
• Agenda included approving November 20 and December 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Project update from Pomroy Associates & Saccoccio Associates was planned
• Community outreach for debt exclusion election was on the agenda

Select Board

The Select Board and Wage and Personnel Board will meet to vote on several land use and licensing matters. Key discussions include providing an opinion on the Rocky Woods Development and finalizing the sale of a parcel at 0 Cherry Street.

• Sale of 0 Cherry Street parcel (Assessor Map/Lot 042-012-015A)
• Opinion on 40B or Open Space Residential District for Rocky Woods Development
• Public hearing for unregistered/ungaraged vehicle permit at 160 Bedford Street
• Coin Operated Amusement License for Subway at 330 Bedford Street
• Name change for B9 Club, Inc. to Heritage Hill Golf Course and The Back Nine Club

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will discuss the status of the 2024 Open Space Plan and the tracking of chapter 61 properties. The body will also review development proposals to provide recommendations to the Planning Board.

• Review of Simond’s Hill/Rocky Woods Open Space Residential Development plan versus 40B proposal
• Review of 10 Hardy St. development proposal
• Discussion of updated 2024 Open Space Plan status
• Update on tracking chapter 61 properties
• Review of committee town webpage and informational flyer

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss and possibly vote on a memo for the Planning Board regarding the Off Freetown Street project. The discussion focuses on the Commission's opinion of 40B versus OSRD development options.

• Discussion and possible vote on memo for Planning Board regarding Off Freetown Street (40B vs OSRD)