Leominster public meetings in 2023

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will meet to vote on licenses for 2024. The body will also consider a license application for a vehicle dealership.

• Class JI Dealer’s license application for Amazing Motors, Inc. at 1074 Central Street
• Vote on 2024 Licenses

Police Station Building Committee

The Police Station Building Committee will meet via remote access to discuss the progress of the police headquarters project. The committee is scheduled to review construction updates and approve invoices.

• Construction update
• Invoice approvals
• Approval of meeting notes

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve financial reports for October and November 2023 and review the 2022 fiscal year-end audit. The board will also receive reports on modernization, state-aided housing, and leased housing.

• Approval of October and November 2023 financials
• Review of HA FYE Audit 2022
• EOHLC PHN 2023-21 insurance for state-aided housing programs (11/17/2023 to 11/17/2024)
• Modernization/Work Order Report
• Leased Housing Report

City Council

The commission will review the November 21, 2023, meeting minutes and the statement of accounts. The agenda includes an update on engineering and permitting for the Colburn Pond Dam.

• Approval of November 21, 2023, meeting minutes
• Review of statement of accounts
• Update on Colburn Pond Dam engineering and permitting status

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board is meeting to approve the Calendar Year 2024 budget and process various membership applications. The board will also review warrants for payroll, refunds, and expenses.

• Vote on 2024 Budget totaling $2,283,613, including $2,000,000 for investment management fees
• Warrant #64 for December Pension Payroll in the amount of $1,144,027.08
• New membership applications for employees in the Police, Fire, Public School, and Housing departments
• Annuity transfers for several Public School Department employees to other retirement systems
• Warrants #61, #62, #63, and #65 for payroll, refunds, and expenses

Leominster School Committee

The committee will discuss reimbursement for BID Committee members and continue a review of policies regarding the LHS Handbook. The agenda contains no other substantive items.

• BID Committee Member Remuneration and Reimbursement
• LHS Handbook policy review

Leominster School Committee

The School Committee will meet remotely via Microsoft Teams to conduct business including wellness and equity updates. The agenda includes discussions on committee compensation and the second reading of specific policies.

• Second reading of policies IHAMA, IHAMB, and GCG
• Discussion of School Committee Compensation
• Wellness Update from Cathy Gaudet
• Action item regarding surplus equipment
• Action item regarding acceptance of a gift

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee is meeting to discuss the Fall Brook Elementary School project. The committee will review the budget, project schedule, and a proposal from MDS.

• Vote on MDS Proposal
• Review of invoice log and warrant for approval
• Budget update
• Project schedule update
• Designer report on early design ideas

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding Notices of Intent for several projects. These include a driveway expansion at 544 Union Street, a 21-unit apartment building at Brook Pond Road, and a patio installation at 96 Lakeshore Drive.

• Driveway expansion hearing at 544 Union Street
• 21-unit apartment building and detention basin construction at Lot 9A, Brook Pond Road
• Concrete patio and retaining wall construction at 96 Lakeshore Drive
• Certificate of Compliance for A1/B2 transmission line soil borings
• Emergency Certification for 124 Lakeshore Drive

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing regarding a request to amend the city ordinance for 'No parking on certain streets.' The proposal specifically targets parking restrictions near 98 Adams Street.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter Section 13-34 of the city ordinance
• Proposed no-parking zone: 30 feet east and 30 feet west of the driveway at 98 Adams Street

City Council

A continued public hearing will address a request from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install poles and wires along Hamilton Street. The proposal includes installing one pole to accommodate a MassDOT intersection project.

• Request by National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to locate poles and wires on Hamilton St
• Installation of 1 pole on Hamilton St near the N Main St intersection
• Permission to lay and maintain underground cables and wires in public ways

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to schedule the annual Tax Classification hearing. This process is used to determine the annual factor for the 2024 fiscal year.

• Public Hearing for the annual Tax Classification hearing

City Council

A continued public hearing will address a request from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install poles and wires along Hamilton Street. The proposal includes installing one pole to accommodate a MassDOT intersection project.

• Request by National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to locate poles and wires on Hamilton St
• Installation of 1 pole on Hamilton St near the N Main St intersection
• Permission to lay and maintain underground cables and wires in public ways

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider an amendment to the city ordinance regarding parking restrictions. The proposal specifically addresses parking limitations near 98 Adams Street.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter Section 13-34 'No parking on certain streets'
• Proposed no parking on Adams Street, 30 feet east and 30 feet west of the driveway at 98 Adams Street

City Council

The City Council is holding a continued public hearing regarding a request from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. The petitioners are seeking permission to install poles, wires, and fixtures along Hamilton Street.

• Request by National Grid and Verizon to locate poles and wires on Hamilton St
• Installation of one I JO Pole on Hamilton St near N Main St
• Installation of one pole on Hamilton St for a Mass DOT intersection project
• Permission to lay underground cables and wires in public ways

City Council

Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella has requested a public hearing to schedule the annual Tax Classification hearing. The purpose of this hearing is to set the annual factor used for fiscal year 2024.

• Public Hearing for annual Tax Classification factor

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss the draft Building and Grounds Plan and review the Library Director's contract. The meeting also includes updates on staffing, patron issues, and the Cormier Young Adult Center policy.

• Review of Library Director's Contract
• Building and Grounds Plan Draft
• Cormier Young Adult Center Policy discussion
• Staffing updates

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission is meeting to review license transfers and changes in ownership or leadership for local businesses. The commission will also vote on the issuance of 2024 licenses.

• Informational hearing for Cristina’s Restaurant at 314 Central Street regarding change of stock interest
• Informational hearing for Seoul Kitchen at 20 Central Street regarding license transfer
• Change of officers and directors for Monoosnock Country Club at 40 Monoosnock Avenue
• Class II Dealer’s license application for Amazing Motors, Inc. at 1074 Central Street
• Vote on 2024 Licenses

City Council

The City Council is reviewing multiple appropriation requests to transfer funds from the Stabilization Fund to police, fire, and park accounts. The agenda also includes public hearings for zoning changes and utility pole installations by National Grid.

• $250,000 transfer from Stabilization Fund to Police Department Emergency Overtime Account
• $500,000 transfer from Stabilization Fund to the Flood Fund
• $534,100 and $875,000 transfers from Stabilization Fund to the Park State Grant Fund
• Zoning change request for 435 Lancaster Street (Parcel 4/33-1)
• National Grid requests to install poles on Whitney St and Hamilton St

Board of Health

The Board of Health will vote on updated draft regulations for tobacco control and the practice of body work. The board will also hear tobacco-related appeals for three local businesses.

• Vote on updated tobacco draft regulations from Boards of Health Tobacco Control Alliance
• Vote on updated draft regulations governing the practice of body work
• Tobacco appeal for Dandini Liquors, 999 Central St.
• Tobacco appeal for Sunoco/Aplus, 701 Central St.
• Tobacco appeal for Dragons Leyr, 875 Merriam Ave. #137

City Council

The Leominster Cultural Council will meet to discuss FY 24 grant application denials and allocations. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a new logo.

• FY 24 Grant Applications — Denials & Allocations
• New Logo

Cultural Council

The Leominster Cultural Council will meet to discuss the denial and allocation of FY 24 grant applications. The body will also consider a new logo.

• FY 24 Grant Applications denials and allocations
• Discussion of a new logo

Planning Board

The Planning Board is holding public hearings regarding a carwash at 468 Main Street and a subdivision amendment. The board is also reviewing a City Council petition to allow residential uses in the BB District via special permit.

• Site Plan and Special Permit Application for carwash at 468 Main Street
• Subdivision Amendment to remove Section 8.2.E1.e regarding storm drain and sanitary sewer elevations
• City Council Petition 22-24 to allow residential uses in the BB District with a Special Permit
• ANR for 525 Lindell Avenue
• ANR for 140 Lincoln Street

Board of Trustees

The Personnel Subcommittee will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to address old and new business. The agenda includes a possible executive session regarding contract negotiation strategies for a non-union employee.

• Possible Executive Session regarding contract negotiation strategies for non-union employee

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars is meeting to perform a hand count of ballots for the Leominster City Council, Ward 1 election. This recount follows the filing and certification of a Petition for Recount.

• Hand counting of ballots for Leominster City Council, Ward 1
• Recount location: City Hall Auditorium, 25 West Street

Cultural Council

The City Council will discuss several fund transfers, including emergency police overtime and flood funds. The body is also reviewing utility infrastructure requests from National Grid and a potential zoning change on Lancaster Street.

• Proposed $250,000 appropriation for Police Department Emergency Overtime from the Stabilization Fund
• Proposed $500,000 appropriation to the Flood Fund from the Stabilization Fund
• Proposed $28,352 appropriation for DPW Highway Expense Account from the Capital Stabilization Fund
• Public hearing for a new stop sign on Fairfield Street at the intersection of Cumberland Road
• Zoning change request for 435 Lancaster Street, Parcel 433-1

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding a Notice of Intent for a driveway expansion at 544 Union Street. The commission will also hear a proposal for a 21-unit apartment building and detention basin expansion at Lot 9A, Brook Pond Road.

• Public hearing: Driveway expansion at 544 Union Street
• Public hearing: 21-unit apartment building construction at Lot 9A, Brook Pond Road
• Update on School Sewer Reroute and NHESP
• Certificates of Compliance for 11 Jewel Dr and 289 Prospect Street
• Upcoming Notice of Intent for 15 Camp Street

City Council

The City Council is reviewing multiple appropriations from the Stabilization Fund for police overtime, flood relief, and park grants. The agenda also includes public hearings regarding National Grid utility installations and a request to amend stop sign ordinances.

• $250,000 transfer to Police Department Emergency Overtime Account
• $500,000 transfer to the Flood Fund
• $875,000 and $534,100 transfers to the Park State Grant Fund
• National Grid requests for poles and conduits on West St, Whitney St, and Church St
• Appointment of Rena Gagne as Chief Assessor

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding a request to amend the city's stop sign ordinance and two requests from National Grid. The items involve installing underground electric conduits and new poles on West Street and Church Street.

• Request to add a stop sign for westbound drivers at Fairfield Street and Cumberland Road
• National Grid request to install approximately 650 feet of underground conduit between West St and Church St
• National Grid request to install one new pole and duct bank on West St near School St

City Council

A public hearing will be held to consider a request from National Grid to install utility poles and wires. The project involves installing one pole on Whitney Street to provide service for parking lot EV chargers.

• Public hearing regarding National Grid request to locate poles, wires, and fixtures
• Installation of one pole on Whitney St near the intersection of Water St
• Utility work to provide service for parking lot EV chargers

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will meet to consider a special license for the Winter Stroll and a request to increase vehicle inventory at K-Tech Auto Sales. The body will also review a potential liquor law violation and manager changes for two establishments.

• One-day special license for Sterling Street Brewery (175 Sterling Street, Clinton) for Winter Stroll
• Review of possible liquor law violations for Classic’s Pub (285 Central Street)
• Manager change for Cristina’s Restaurant (314 Central Street)
• Manager change for Monoosnock Country Club (40 Monoosnock Avenue)
• Request to increase vehicle sale limit for K-Tech Auto Sales (91 Main Street)

Recreation Commission

The Leominster Recreation Commission will review the statement of accounts and discuss projects regarding the Colburn Pond Dam. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and a director's report.

• Engineering and permitting for Colburn Pond Dam

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct public hearings and meetings regarding site plan and special permit applications for two properties. The board will also discuss subdivision updates and a meeting schedule change for January 2024.

• Site Plan Application for 468 Main Street (Carwash)
• Special Permit Application for 468 Main Street (Carwash)
• Site Plan Application for 21 Jungle Road (Manufacturing)
• Sawyer Way: Day Street Subdivision Updates
• Vote on January 2024 meeting schedule change

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings and meetings regarding site plan and special permit applications for two properties. The board will also discuss subdivision updates and a meeting schedule change for January 2024.

• Site Plan and Special Permit Application for a carwash at 468 Main Street
• Site Plan Application for manufacturing at 21 Jungle Road
• Sawyer Way: Day Street Subdivision updates
• Vote on January 2024 meeting schedule change to 1/8/23

Leominster School Committee

The committee will hold a meeting via Microsoft Teams featuring presentations on Habitat For Humanity and the DESE Comprehensive Review. The agenda also includes updates on athletics and MSBA matters.

• Habitat For Humanity presentation by Dan Bachant
• DESE Comprehensive Review presentation by Laureen Cipolla
• Second reading of policies JKAA, HF, IC/ICA, ID, IE, IGA, and IHAE
• Approval of field trip
• Athletic update from Dave Palazzi

Leominster School Committee

The committee will review policies regarding parent notification for curricula containing sexual issues and sex education. The meeting also includes a review of part-time and substitute professional staff employment and the final student handbook.

• Review Policy IHAMA (Curriculum Containing Sexual Issues Parent Notification)
• Review Policy IHAMB (Parental Notification Relative to Sex Education)
• Review Part Time and Substitute Professional Staff Employment
• Final Student Handbook review

Leominster School Committee

The committee will hold a policy subcommittee meeting at 5:15 P.M. followed by a general meeting at 6:00 P.M. via Microsoft Teams. The agenda includes presentations from Habitat For Humanity and updates regarding athletics and the DESE Comprehensive Review.

• Habitat For Humanity presentation
• DESE Comprehensive Review presentation
• Approval of October 16, 2023 minutes
• Second reading of policies JKAA, HF, IC/ICA, ID, IE, IGA, and IHAE
• Approval of field trip

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee will review minutes, discuss policy subcommittee reports, approve field trips, and consider new policies. The meeting includes presentations on Habitat for Humanity and DESE Comprehensive Review.

• Approval of Field Trip
• 2nd Reading of Policies JKAA, HF, IC/ICA, ID, IE, IGA, IHAE

Leominster School Committee

The committee will hold a remote meeting via Microsoft Teams to conduct business including presentations and subcommittee reports. The agenda includes a Habitat For Humanity presentation and updates on athletics and DESE reviews.

• Habitat For Humanity presentation by Dan Bachant
• DESE Comprehensive Review presentation by Laureen Cipolla
• Approval of field trip
• Second reading of policies JKAA, HF, IC/ICA, ID, IE, IGA, and IHAE
• MSBA Update

Board of Registrars

The Board will meet to certify signatures on an anticipated recount petition. The meeting includes scheduling the recount and authorizing the Clerk to send necessary notices.

• Certification of signatures on anticipated recount petition
• Scheduling of recount
• Authorization for Clerk to send recount notice

City Council

The Leominster Cultural Council will meet to conduct scoring, approvals, and denials for Fiscal Year 2024 grant applications. The meeting also includes a review of the September 19, 2023, minutes and the Treasurer's Report.

• FY 24 Grant Applications scoring, approvals, and denials
• Review of FY 23 grant status
• Review of September 19, 2023, meeting minutes

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will meet to review committee reports and conduct public forum discussions. The agenda consists of procedural items and standing reports.

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board is meeting to process membership applications, refund requests, and fund transfers. The board will also consider a schedule for the election of the First Elected Member for the 2024-2026 term.

• Approval of November Pension Payroll (Warrant #59) for $1,146,190.14
• Approval of four deduction refund applications totaling $8,726.46
• Approval of three annuity transfers, including $36,443.63 to the Maynard Retirement Board
• Proposed election timeline for First Elected Member (term Jan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2026)
• Executive session to consider an Accidental Disability Retirement Application for Paola Suarez

Doyle Field Commission

The Doyle Field Commission will meet to discuss and vote on changing the color of existing benches. The meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2023, at the Leominster Public Library.

• Vote to repaint 13 existing blue colored benches to black

Doyle Field Commission

The Doyle Field Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on a specific maintenance item. The primary focus is the color change of existing site furniture.

• Vote to repaint 13 existing blue colored benches to black

Police Station Building Committee

The Police Station Building Committee will meet via remote access to receive a construction update. The committee is scheduled to approve meeting notes and invoices.

• Construction update
• Invoice approvals

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and personnel policy updates. The meeting includes votes on several resolutions regarding maintenance services and grant applications.

• Approval of LHA and AFSCME Union Contract (Resolution 2023-26)
• Approval of updated Personnel Policy (Resolution 2023-27)
• Designer selection for Lapierre East elevator replacement project (Resolution 2023-28)
• Approval of low bidders for on-call painting and flooring services
• Grant applications for Regional Resident Service Coordinator and Mixed Population Service Coordinator

Board of Health

The Leominster Board of Health is holding two public hearings to consider new and updated regulations. The board will discuss adopting body work rules and revising tobacco and vape product sales restrictions.

• Proposed adoption of Rules and Regulations Governing the Practice of Body Work
• Proposed updates to Regulation Restricting the Sale of Tobacco and Vape Products
• Proposed restriction of all flavored wraps as a tobacco flavor enhancer product

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review personnel policies, union contracts, and several grant applications. The meeting also includes decisions regarding elevator replacement at Lapierre East and on-call service providers.

• Resolution 2023-26: LHA and AFSCME Union Contract
• Resolution 2023-27: Updated Personnel Policy
• Resolution 2023-28: Lapierre East Elevator Replacement Project designer selection
• Resolution 2023-29: On-call painting services low bidder
• Resolution 2023-30: On-call flooring services low bidder

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for determination of applicability at 61 Lowe Street. The agenda also includes an extension request for Hillery Road and emergency certifications for 632 Pleasant Street.

• Public Hearing: Determination of Applicability for 61 Lowe Street (Map and Parcel 488-2)
• Extension Request: Hillery Road, Lot 7A (DEP File #199-1126)
• Emergency Certifications: 632 Pleasant Street driveway crossing
• Upcoming Notice of Intent: 69 Belair Heights unpermitted clearing
• Enforcement update: | Mechanic Street clearing

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will review reports on the Monument Sq. Revitalization and the Carter Park Handicap Parking Plan. Members will also discuss flood-related disability concerns and plan the 2024 calendar.

• Report on Public Meeting on Monument Sq. Revitalization
• Update on Carter Park Handicap Parking Plan results
• Discussion on flood issues regarding disability concerns
• Review of results from letters to the Mayor
• Vote to accept July 11, 2023 meeting minutes

City Council

The City Council will hold an information session regarding the opioid fund and flood relief updates. The agenda includes several public hearings for National Grid utility projects and various mayoral requests for fund transfers and appointments.

• Request to transfer $28,352.00 to the DPW Highway Expense Account from Capital Stabilization
• National Grid request to install underground electric conduits at Church St & West St
• National Grid request to install a new pole and duct bank on West St
• Zoning change request for 435 Lancaster Street, Parcel 433-1
• Request to appropriate $50,000.00 to Montachusett Recovery Center from the Opioid Stabilization Fund

City Council

The City Council is continuing a public hearing regarding a request by National Grid to install underground electric conduits. The project involves excavating public ways to run and maintain electrical infrastructure.

• Installation of approximately 650 feet of conduit between Manhole #19 on West St and Manhole #17 on Church St
• Request for permission to excavate public highways at the intersection of Church St & West St

City Council

The City Council is holding a continued public hearing regarding a request from National Grid. The company seeks permission to install poles, wires, and a duct bank along West Street.

• National Grid request to install one pole on West St near the School St intersection
• Installation of a new duct bank approximately 120' from MI-122 to Pole # 1 and Pole # 2-1
• Request for permission to lay underground laterals, cables, and wires in public ways
• Agreement to reserve space on poles for municipal fire, police, and signal wires

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding a request to amend the city ordinance for 'No parking on certain streets.' The proposal specifically addresses parking restrictions near 98 Adams Street.

• Public hearing regarding amendment to Chapter Section 13-34
• Proposed no parking zone: Adams Street, 30 feet east and 30 feet west of the driveway at 98 Adams Street

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will meet to consider a manager change for a liquor store and a new dealer license. The body will also receive a business update for a local lounge.

• Wyman’s Liquors North (15 Railroad Square): request for change of manager
• King Auto Sales: request for Class II Dealer license for on-line use only
• Inwood Brunch and Lounge (785 North Main Street): business update

City Council

The City Council is considering a request to schedule an annual Tax Classification Hearing for December 11, 2023. This hearing is intended to set the annual factor used for Fiscal Year 2024.

• Public Hearing for Tax Classification Hearing scheduled for December 11, 2023

City Council

A continued public hearing will be held regarding a request by National Grid to install one pole and related fixtures on Whitney Street. The installation is intended to provide service for parking lot EV chargers.

• National Grid request to install 1 SO Pole on Whitney St
• Installation of poles and wires to serve parking lot EV chargers
• Request to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the library report and discuss several new business items. Topics include amendments to the Code of Conduct and updates to the Cormier Young Adult Center Policy.

• Code of Conduct Amendment
• Cormier Young Adult Center Policy
• Carnegie Building Room Naming
• Book Drop Signage

Cultural Council

The Council will meet to score, approve, or deny grant applications for fiscal year 2024. The agenda also includes a review of the September 19, 2023 meeting minutes and a treasurer's report.

• FY 24 Grant Applications scoring, approvals, and denials
• Review of September 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• FY 23 grant status updates

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will meet to process and count late-filed absentee ballots and UOCAVA ballots. The meeting may also include discussion of other election-related matters.

• Processing and counting of late-filed Absentee Ballots
• Processing and counting of UOCAVA (Uniformed and Overseas Citizen Absentee) Ballots

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public meetings and hearings regarding site and permit applications for two properties. The board will also discuss a zoning amendment and a subdivision regulation change.

• Site Plan and Special Permit Application for 555 Johnny Appleseed Lane (Map 241, Parcel 2)
• Site Plan for Industrial Warehouse/Manufacturing at 21 Jungle Road (Map 301, Parcel 1)
• Proposed zoning amendment to prohibit parking within front yard setbacks for residential use
• Proposed subdivision amendment to remove Section 8.2.E1.e regarding storm drain and sanitary sewer invert elevations
• Route 117 Intersection Analysis discussion with Montachusett Regional Planning Commission

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee is meeting to discuss the Fall Brook Elementary School project. The body will review the project budget, schedule, and designer selection.

• Vote on Finegold Alexander proposal
• Review and approval of 9/26/2023 meeting minutes
• Review of invoice log and warrant for approval
• Designer report including preliminary workplan and early design ideas

Board of Registrars

The City Clerk's office is conducting testing of election machines for the November 7, 2023, state election. Testing is scheduled to take place between October 23 and October 27, 2023.

• Election machine testing for the November 7, 2023, state election

Board of Registrars

The City Clerk's office is conducting testing of election machines for the November 7, 2023, state election. This testing is scheduled to take place between October 23 and October 27, 2023.

• Election machine testing for the November 7, 2023, state election

Board of Registrars

The City Clerk's office will perform testing on voting machines for the November 7, 2023, state election. Testing is scheduled to take place from October 23 through October 27, 2023.

• Election machine testing for the November 7, 2023, state election

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss FEMA updates, emergency certifications for various projects, and enforcement actions. They will also review meeting minutes and plan future meetings.

• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for driveway construction at 54 Cottage Street under the Wetlands Protection Act
• Emergency Certifications: Barrett Park trail repair, Decicco Drive school sewer line reroute, Litchfield Street sinkhole along Wilder Brook
• Mechanic Street clearing update and Harwood Terrace stream cleanup

Board of Registrars

The City Clerk's office will perform testing on voting machines for the November 7, 2023, state election. This testing is scheduled to take place throughout the week of October 23, 2023.

• Election machine testing for the November 7, 2023, state election

Contributory Retirement Board

The Contributory Retirement Board is meeting to approve warrants for payroll and expenses, including the October pension payroll. The board will also process new membership applications and discuss an actuarial study and GASB 67 68 Report.

• Approval of October Pension Payroll (Warrant #53) for $1,150,339.64
• Approval of Warrants #50, #51, #52, and #54 for payroll, refunds, and expenses
• Processing of 11 new membership applications for City of Leominster Public School Department employees
• Transfer of $2,719.41 in annuity for Elena Bertolino to the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System
• Transfer of $4,027.68 in annuity for Ryan J. McCarthy to the State Board of Retirement

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss National Grid's proposal to install utility poles and wires along West Street.

• National Grid requests permission to install utility poles, wires, and fixtures along West St.

City Council

The Public Service Subcommittee is reviewing several petitions from National Grid, Verizon, and the Sterling Municipal Light Department. These requests involve installing poles, wires, and underground conduits across various city streets.

• National Grid/Verizon: Install pole on Mechanic St for I-190 DOT traffic camera service
• National Grid/Verizon: Install new pole on Maple Ave near West St
• National Grid: Replace tree guy with stub pole on West St
• National Grid: Install approximately 650' of underground conduit at Church St and West St
• Sterling Municipal Light Department: Install fiber telecommunication cables on Research Drive

City Council

The City Council will hold several public hearings regarding National Grid and Verizon infrastructure projects. The agenda also includes requests from the Mayor for various fund appropriations for schools and the Montachusett Recovery Center.

• National Grid requests to install poles and wires on West St, Mechanic St, and Maple Ave
• SMLD request to install fiber telecommunication cables on Research Drive
• Mayor request for $682,432.80 appropriation for School Department Expenses
• Mayor request for $220,534.00 appropriation for School Department Expenses
• Mayor request for $50,000.00 transfer to Montachusett Recovery Center from Opioid Stabilization Fund

City Council

The City Council is holding a continued public hearing regarding a request by National Grid to install underground electric conduits. The project involves excavating public ways to run and maintain electrical transmission infrastructure.

• Installation of approximately 650 feet of conduit between Manhole #19 on West St and Manhole #17 on Church St
• Request for permission to excavate public highways at the intersection of Church St & West St

Board of Registrars

The City Clerk's office is conducting testing of election machines for the November 7, 2023, state election. This testing is scheduled to take place from October 23 through October 27, 2023.

• Election machine testing for the November 7, 2023, state election

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will meet to discuss business updates and management changes. The body will also consider a request to increase the number of vehicles for sale at a specific auto dealership.

• Pink Flamingo Brewery (481 Lancaster Street) business update
• Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill and Bar (251 North Main Street) change of manager
• KTech Auto Sales (91 Main Street) request to increase vehicle sale limits
• LUK, Inc. regarding Tips training

City Council

A public hearing will be held to consider a request from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install poles, wires, and fixtures along Adams Street. The proposal includes installing one pole and relocating a stub pole from private property to the public right-of-way.

• Public hearing regarding utility pole and wire installation on Adams St
• National Grid request to install 1 JO Pole near Bowen Place
• Relocation of a stub pole from private property to public right-of-way

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider amending the city ordinance regarding no-parking zones. The proposal specifically addresses parking restrictions near a driveway on Adams Street.

• Public hearing to amend Chapter Section 13-34 'No parking on certain streets'
• Proposed no-parking zone: Adams Street, 30 feet east and 30 feet west of the driveway at 98 Adams Street

City Council

The Sterling Municipal Light Department is requesting permission to install fiber telecommunication cables and fixtures along Research Drive. The project involves placing cables in existing conduits and manholes, with the petitioner agreeing to reserve space for municipal fire and police signal wires.

• Public hearing regarding telecommunication conduit installation on Research Drive
• Installation of fiber telecommunication cables along approximately 2,460 feet of Research Drive

City Council

A continued public hearing will be held to consider a request from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. The request seeks permission to install poles, wires, and fixtures along Mechanic Street.

• Installation of one pole on Mechanic St near Johnny Appleseed Lane
• Installation of a midspan pole approximately 40' west of Pole # 89-50 for DOT traffic camera service
• Permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in public ways

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding requests from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install poles, wires, and fixtures along public ways. The hearing focuses on the installation of one pole on Maple Ave near West St.

• Installation of one pole on Maple Ave starting approximately 200 feet north of the intersection with West St
• Request by National Grid to install new Pole # 1-84 on Maple Ave
• Request for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding an ordinance revision for the parking garage located between Merriam Avenue and Colburn Court. The proposed change addresses outdated references to non-functional parking meters in the existing code.

• Public Hearing: Revision of parking garage ordinance (Merriam Avenue and Colburn Court)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will meet to review committee reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural items and standing reports.

• Director's report
• Finance committee report
• House committee report
• Outreach committee report
• Personnel and Policy and Planning committee reports

Police Station Building Committee

The Police Station Building Committee will meet to review construction progress and approve invoices. The meeting is conducted via remote access.

• Construction update
• Invoice approvals
• Approval of meeting notes

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review the Executive Director's report, including an update on Sunset Towers. The meeting includes votes on Resolution 2023-24 regarding the 2024 Payment Standard and Resolution 2023-25 regarding a budget revision.

• Resolution 2023-24: Approval of 2024 Payment Standard
• Resolution 2023-25: Approval of the Budget Revision
• Sunset Towers update
• Approval of September 2023 financials
• EOHLC Vacancy Initiative correspondence

Board of Trustees

The Personnel Subcommittee will discuss the process and timeline for the Director’s Annual Review. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Director's new contract and establishing goals for 2024.

• Process and timeline for Director’s Annual Review
• Discussion of Director’s new contract
• Establishing Director's 2024 Areas of Focus and Corresponding Goals

Board of Trustees

The Fundraising Subcommittee will hold a Committee of the Whole meeting to discuss old and new business. The agenda includes reviewing minutes and discussing a letter to existing donors.

• Review of minutes
• Discussion regarding a letter to existing donors

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and meeting regarding a special permit and site plan for a carwash. The board will also review plans for a warehouse and a subdivision. An executive session is scheduled to discuss litigation strategy concerning New England Land Co., LLC.

• Special Permit and Site Plan Application for a carwash at 468 Main Street
• Site Plan Application for an industrial warehouse/manufacturing site at 21 Jungle Road
• ANR for 821 West Street
• Executive session regarding threatened litigation with New England Land Co., LLC for work at Sawyer Way

Leominster School Committee

The committee will hold a meeting via Microsoft Teams to receive updates on the Virtual Academy and Special Education. The agenda also includes the introduction of a new Safety and Security Specialist.

• Introduction of new Safety and Security Specialist Steve Mammone
• Virtual Academy update and required votes
• Special Education update
• Action items regarding donations, field trips, and obsolete equipment
• MSBA update

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee Policy Subcommittee met to discuss the draft Physical Restraint Policy. The meeting also included a review of Policies H-I.

• Review of Draft Physical Restraint Policy
• Review of Policies H-I

Doyle Field Commission

The Doyle Field Commission is meeting to discuss facility improvements. The agenda focuses on updating the clubhouse for Title 9 compliance and replacing field lighting.

• Renovations to the Doyle Field Clubhouse to meet Title 9 requirements
• Replacement of pole lighting for upper and lower fields

Recreation Commission

The commission will review the statement of accounts and discuss projects regarding engineering and permitting for the Colburn Pond Dam. The meeting also includes a memorial bench dedication at American Little League.

• Engineering and permitting for Colburn Pond Dam
• Memorial Bench Dedication at American Little League for Dave DiGeronimo

City Council

The City Council will hold several public hearings regarding National Grid and Verizon requests to install poles and underground conduits. The agenda also includes proposals to update parking garage ordinances, adjust speed limits on Lowe Street, and approve various mayoral fund appropriations.

• National Grid/Verizon requests for new poles and wires on Maple Ave, West St, and Mechanic St
• Proposal to set the speed limit for all of Lowe Street at 25 mph
• Request to update parking garage ordinance to remove references to inactive meters
• Mayor's request for $15,000.00 appropriation to the Johnny Appleseed 250th Account
• Mayor's request for $500,000.00 appropriation to the Flood Fund

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding a request to amend Chapter 7, Section 7-5 of the city code. The proposal concerns the process for petitioning the council to install electricity transmission lines and street lights over public ways.

• Public hearing on amending Section 7-5 regarding placement of street lights

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding a request by National Grid to install underground electric conduits. The project involves excavating public ways to run and maintain electrical infrastructure.

• Installation of approximately 650 feet of conduit between Manhole #19 on West St and Manhole #17 on Church St
• Request for permission to excavate public highways at the intersection of Church St & West St

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding a request from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid. The petitioner seeks permission to install poles, wires, and a duct bank along West Street.

• Installation of one new pole on West St approximately 145 feet east of the School St intersection
• Installation of a new duct bank approximately 120 feet from MI-122 to Pole # 1 and Pole # 2-1
• Request for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in public ways

City Council

A continued public hearing will be held to consider a request from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. The request seeks permission to install poles, wires, and fixtures along and across the public way on Mechanic Street.

• Installation of one pole on Mechanic St near Johnny Appleseed Lane
• Installation of a midspan pole approximately 40' west of Pole # 89-50 for DOT traffic camera service from I-190
• Permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding an ordinance revision for the parking garage located between Merriam Avenue and Colburn Court. The requested change addresses outdated references to non-functional parking meters.

• Public Hearing: Revision of parking garage ordinance (Merriam Avenue and Colburn Court)

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing to discuss revisions to the ordinance governing the schedule of parking fines. The requested changes aim to bring the ordinance into conformance with existing and proposed ordinances.

• Public hearing on revising the parking fine schedule ordinance

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding a request from National Grid. The utility company seeks permission to locate poles, wires, and fixtures along and across the public way on West Street.

• Installation of one SO Pole on West St near the intersection of University St
• Replacement of a tree guy with one SO Stub Pole# 50-84
• Permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request to amend Chapter 7, Section 7-5 of the Leominster City Code. The proposal concerns the procedures for petitioning the council to install electricity lines and poles over public ways.

• Public hearing on amending Section 7-5 'Placement of street lights over public ways'

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request from National Grid to install underground electric conduits. The project involves excavating public ways to run and maintain electrical infrastructure.

• Installation of approximately 650 feet of conduit between Manhole #19 on West St and Manhole #17 on Church St
• Request for permission to excavate public highways at the intersection of Church St & West St

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a National Grid. The petitioner seeks permission to install poles, wires, and a duct bank along West Street.

• Installation of one new pole on West St starting approximately 145 feet east of the School St intersection
• Installation of a new duct bank approximately 120' from MI-122 to Pole # 1 and new Pole # 2-1
• Permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in public ways
• Agreement to reserve space on poles for municipal fire, police, and telephone signal wires

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss library operations and policy interpretations. Topics include community space policies, staff area privacy screens, and café doors.

• Community Spaces Policy Interpretation
• Staff Area Window Privacy Screens
• Café Doors
• Food for Fines discussion
• Library statistics comparisons

Disability Commission

The Leominster Disability Commission will meet to review updates on city accessibility projects. The body will discuss the results of letters sent to the Mayor and flood-related disability concerns.

• Report on Public Meeting on Monument Sq. Revitalization
• Update on Carter Park Handicap Parking Plan results
• Discussion on flood issues regarding disability concerns
• Results from letters to the Mayor

City Council

The Public Service Subcommittee is holding continued public hearings and voting on requests from National Grid and Verizon New England. The body is deciding whether to grant permission for the installation of utility poles and underground conduits across several city streets.

• Request to install a pole on Mechanic St for DOT traffic cameras
• Request to install a pole on Maple Ave north of West St
• Request to install a pole and replace a tree guy on West St near University St
• Request to install approximately 650 feet of underground conduit at Church St and West St
• Request to install a pole and duct bank on West St east of School St

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for construction in the Fall Brook wetland buffer area. The meeting also includes ratifying emergency flood damage certifications and reviewing certificates of compliance.

• Public Hearing: 21-unit apartment building at Brooks Pond Road, Lot 8A (DEP File #199-1184)
• Ratification of emergency certifications for flood damage at numerous properties
• Certificate of compliance for 0 Research Drive (DEP #199-1122)
• Modification to Existing Order of Conditions for 277 Joslin Street (DEP #199-1183)

Doyle Field Commission

The Doyle Field Commission is meeting to review maintenance and infrastructure updates for the facility. The body will discuss tree cutting costs, lighting proposals, and clubhouse modifications.

• Tree cutting at Doyle Field and associated costs
• Musco Lighting proposal for upper and lower fields
• McKenzie Engineering drawings for Title 9 Clubhouse modifications
• Amendment to letter regarding pay rates for public labor at Doyle Field

Other Meetings

FEMA is providing Hazard Mitigation Grant Program funding to the City of Leominster to stabilize a section of Monoosnoc Brook and widen a culvert. The project aims to reduce flood levels upstream and adjacent to the site. Residents may submit comments regarding floodplain impacts within 15 days of publication.

• Stabilization of a 200-foot-long section of Monoosnoc Brook on Manning Ave
• Replacement of a 12-foot-wide culvert with a 24-foot-wide open-bottom arch culvert near Mechanic Street
• Relocation and upgrade of a 15-inch clay sewer main to high density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe
• Removal and relocation of a concrete utility bridge containing electric distribution conduits

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission is holding a special meeting to review a single new item. The body will consider a request for a one-day special license for an event at Sholan Farms.

• One-day special license request from Jesse Tarbel (Sterling Street Brewery) for the Sholan Farms Harvest Festival at 1125 Pleasant Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public meetings and hearings regarding site plan applications and special permits for several properties. The board will also receive a report on the FY2024 Planning & Development Budget and housing committee updates.

• Site plan for 54 Cottage Street
• Site plan for 10 Jungle Road (bank, restaurant, and retail)
• Site plan and special permit for 1281 Central Street
• Site plan modification and special permit for vehicle overflow lot at 155 Tanzio Road
• Site plan for 21 Jungle Road (industrial warehouse/manufacturing)

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee will review district MCAS results and receive updates on the LCE Building and Priest Street Playground. The committee is scheduled to vote on the Priest Street Playground, a Title Grant Waiver Statement, and the LCE Lease.

• Presentation of MCAS District Results
• Update on the LCE Building
• Priest Street Playground presentation and vote
• Vote on LCE Lease
• Approval of Expenditures out of School Choice

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports for July and August 2023 and receive an update on Sunset Towers. The meeting includes resolutions regarding the 2024 Utility Allowance Schedule and completion certificates for 91 Malburn and the Sunset Elevator.

• Resolution 2023-21: Utility Allowance Schedule 2024
• Resolution 2023-22: Approval of Certificate of Substantial and Final Completion for 91 Malburn
• Resolution 2023-23: Certificate of Substantial Completion and Final Completion for Sunset Elevator
• Executive Director report on Sunset Towers update and Capital Improvements Expendable Trust Fund allocation
• Review of EOHLC PHN correspondence regarding solar power, budget guidelines, and housing priority policies

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 regarding State-Aided Public Housing. The meeting also includes an opportunity for public comments.

• Resolution 2023-20: Approval of the Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 for State-Aided Public Housing

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board is meeting to approve warrants for payroll and expenses, process new membership applications, and review deduction refunds. The board will also discuss the group classification of David Comeau as a Fire Department Mechanic.

• Warrant #48 for September Pension Payroll in the amount of $1,151,624.66
• Warrants #45, #46, #47, and #49 for Payroll, Refunds & Expenses ranging from $1,836.40 to $20,725.55
• Deduction refund of $940.98 for Nicholas A. Abruzzi
• Transfer of $13,655.99 in annuity for Julia Scafidi to the Marlborough Retirement Board
• Transfer of $2,293.12 in annuity for Mikayla R. Supernor to the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee is meeting to discuss the Fall Brook Elementary School project. The committee will review a schedule update, designer procurement, and vote on pending invoices.

• Vote on August 8, 2023 meeting minutes
• Review of project schedule update
• Vote on invoices for approval
• Discussion of designer procurement

Conservation Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings to determine the applicability of several projects involving wetland buffers. The agenda also includes a notice of intent for a 21-unit apartment building construction on Brooks Pond Road.

• Public hearing for partial resurfacing of a tennis court at Meadow Pond Drive
• Public hearing for dock replacement at 10 Lakeshore Drive
• Public hearing for in-ground pool installation at 49 Sky Lane
• Notice of intent for a 21-unit apartment building at Brooks Pond Road, Lot 8A
• Ratification of flood damage emergency certifications for numerous properties

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss revisions to the ordinance governing the schedule of parking fines. Sgt. Greg Robichaud requested the changes to bring the schedule into conformance with existing and proposed ordinances.

• Proposed revision to the ordinance governing the schedule of parking fines

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request from National Grid to install utility infrastructure on West St. The proposal involves placing a pole and a stub pole to replace a tree guy.

• Request by National Grid to install 1 SO Pole on West St approximately 50 feet NNW of the University St intersection
• Request to install 1 SO Stub Pole# 50-84 to replace tree guy
• Permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in public ways

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission is meeting to consider a license transfer and several manager or name changes. The body will also review requests for one-day special licenses related to the City of Leominster Cannoli Festival.

• License transfer from D’Errico’s Meat Company to VE Foods, LLC at 1123 Central Street
• Change of manager and DBA for Storie Lane Restaurant Group, LLC (Anna’s Table) at 16 Brooks Pond Road
• One-day special license for Tavern 13 at 13 Central Street for the Cannoli Festival
• One-day special license for Sterling Street Brewery at 175 Sterling Street, Clinton, MA for the Cannoli Festival
• Informational hearing for Roots Natural Foods at 100 Crawford Street regarding a one-day special license

Other Meetings

The Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a proposal regarding the return of equity to property owners after foreclosure auctions. The item seeks to prohibit the city from retaining equity once all tax liabilities and fees are satisfied.

• Proposal to return remaining equity to property owners after foreclosure auctions
• Proposal to prohibit the city from engaging with third parties practicing 'equity theft'

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings and vote on requests from National Grid and Verizon New England to install poles, wires, and underground conduits. These requests affect several public ways to support electrical distribution and DOT traffic cameras.

• Installation of 1 JO Pole on Mechanic St for DOT traffic cameras on I-190
• Installation of 1 SO Pole and 1 SO Stub Pole on West St
• Installation of 1 JO Pole on Maple Ave
• Installation of approximately 650 feet of underground conduit between Church St and West St
• Call for two City Councillors to serve on the Housing Committee

City Council

The City Council will hold a continued public hearing regarding a request from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. The companies are seeking permission to install poles, wires, and fixtures along a public way.

• Request to install one JO Pole on Maple Ave approximately 200 feet north of the West St intersection
• Installation of new Pole # 1-84 on Maple Ave
• Permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in public ways

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. The companies are seeking permission to install poles, wires, and fixtures on a public way.

• Request to install one JO Pole on Mechanic St, approximately 130 feet east of Johnny Appleseed Lane
• Installation of a midspan pole approximately 40 feet west of Pole # 89-50 for DOT traffic cameras on I-190
• Permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in public ways

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a request from Sgt. Greg Robichaud to update the ordinance for the parking garage between Merriam Avenue and Colburn Court. The proposal aims to remove references to defunct parking meters and reflect the current free parking and permit system.

• Proposed revision of parking garage ordinance for the area between Merriam Avenue and Colburn Court

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will meet to review committee reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural items and standing reports.

• Director's report
• Finance report
• House report
• Outreach report
• Personnel and Policy and Planning reports

Housing Authority

The Leominster Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss the proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2024. The meeting includes a vote on Resolution 2023-20 regarding state-aided public housing.

• Resolution 2023-20: Approval of the Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2024 for State-Aided Public Housing

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to review updated draft regulations for tobacco control and the practice of body work. The board will schedule public hearings for both sets of regulations. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding the September 11, 2023, storm.

• Scheduling public hearing for updated tobacco draft regulations
• Scheduling public hearing for updated draft regulations governing the practice of body work
• Discussion of 9/11/23 storm

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to discuss continued cases from August 22, 2023. The board is reviewing two requests for variances regarding residential property modifications.

• Case #1-24: Variance request for a deck at 40 Second Ave
• Case #2-24: Variance request to finish space over a garage for a bedroom at 77 Dillon St

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet to discuss new grant applications for fiscal year 2024. The body will also review the status of FY 23 grants and a financial report due October 17th.

• FY 24 Grant Applications
• FY 23 grant status
• Financial Report due October 17th

Other Meetings

The Finance Subcommittee is meeting to discuss a proposal regarding taxpayer property equity. The item concerns the return of equity to property owners following foreclosure auctions.

• Proposal by Councillor At-large Claire Freda to prohibit the City from retaining equity remaining on a taxpayer's property after foreclosure auction liabilities are satisfied

Board of Trustees

The Personnel Subcommittee will conduct a quarterly review of the 2023 Director’s Areas of Focus and Corresponding Goals. The committee will also discuss the schedule for the Director’s annual review, a new contract, and goals for 2024.

• Quarterly review of 2023 Director’s Areas of Focus and Corresponding Goals
• Discussion of Director’s annual review schedule
• Discussion of new Director contract
• Discussion of 2024 Areas of Focus and Corresponding Goals

Board of Trustees

The Fundraising Subcommittee will discuss combining unrestricted trusts into an endowment and a letter to existing donors. The meeting is subject to a quorum of Trustees being present.

• Combining Unrestricted Trusts into Endowment
• Letter to Existing Donors

City Council

The City Council will consider several petitions from National Grid and Verizon for utility pole and conduit installations. The body is also reviewing appointments to the Culture Commission and the adoption of the November 7, 2023, Municipal General Election order.

• Petition to amend Chapter 7, Section 7-5 regarding the placement of street lights over public ways
• National Grid request for poles and wires on West St, Church St, Mechanic St, and Maple Ave
• Appointment of Joy Majwega and Donna Fiore to the Culture Commission
• Adoption of the Election Order for the November 7, 2023, Municipal General Election
• Appointment of election workers for the 2023-2024 season

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting scheduled for September 18, 2023, was cancelled because there were not enough members present to establish a quorum. No decisions were made on the scheduled site plan applications or special permits.

Police Station Building Committee

The Police Station Building Committee will meet to receive a construction update and approve meeting notes. The committee is also scheduled to review and approve invoices.

• Construction update
• Invoice approvals

Conservation Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a request for the partial resurfacing of a tennis court at Meadow Pond Drive and a dock replacement at 10 Lakeshore Drive. The meeting also includes a continued hearing for a notice of intent to construct a 21-unit apartment building on Brooks Pond Road.

• Public Hearing: Partial resurfacing of a tennis court at Meadow Pond Drive
• Public Hearing: Dock replacement at 10 Lakeshore Drive
• Continued Hearing: Construction of a 21-unit apartment building at Brooks Pond Road
• Enforcement: Harwood Terrace Third-party Stormwater Analysis Report
• Permit extension for The Meadowlands on Willard Street

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review a proposed pay increase for part-time staff and an adjustment to the library's collection policy. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding filming in the library and a financial transfer involving the Leominster Art Association.

• Part-time staff pay increase
• Adjustment to Collection Policy
• Filming in the Library policy
• Leominster Art Association Financial Transfer

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings regarding requests from National Grid and Verizon to install utility poles on Mechanic St and Maple Ave. The body will also consider appointments to the Culture Commission and the adoption of the November 7, 2023, Municipal General Election order.

• Request to install 1 JO Pole on Mechanic St for DOT traffic cameras on I-190
• Request to install 1 JO Pole (Pole # 1-84) on Maple Ave
• Proposed appointments of Joy Majwega and Donna Fiore to the Culture Commission
• Adoption of the Election Order for the November 7, 2023, Municipal General Election
• Appointment of election workers for the 2023-2024 election season

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding requests from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install utility infrastructure. The proposal involves locating poles, wires, and fixtures along a public way.

• Request by National Grid to install one JO Pole on Maple Ave, approximately 200 feet north of the West St intersection
• Installation of new Pole # 1-84 on Maple Ave
• Request for permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in public ways

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding requests from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install utility infrastructure. The proposal involves placing poles, wires, and fixtures along a public way to support DOT traffic cameras on I-190.

• Request by National Grid to install one JO Pole on Mechanic St
• Request by National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to locate poles, wires, and fixtures
• Permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission is meeting to conduct informational hearings regarding two license transfers and one new dealer license application.

• Informational hearing for Storie Lane Restaurant Group, LLC (Anna’s Table) at 16 Brooks Pond Road regarding a license transfer from Pine Hill Grill
• Informational hearing for VE Foods, LLC at 1123 Central Street regarding a license transfer from D’Errico’s Meat Company
• Application from Robert Bolio (Bolio Classics) at 1145 Central Street for a class II dealer license

Leominster School Committee

The committee will hold a policy subcommittee meeting followed by a general meeting. Discussions include updates on school opening day, enrollment, and facilities, as well as the superintendent evaluation.

• Vote on Student Handbooks
• Superintendent Evaluation
• Superintendent Consultant Search RFP
• Opening Day Update
• Facilities Update

Leominster School Committee

The subcommittee met to conduct a review of the student handbook. No other specific business items or decisions were listed on the agenda.

• Student handbook review

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet to review and vote on priorities for Fiscal Year 2024. The body will also discuss grant statuses for FY 22 and FY 23 and review public relations items.

• Vote on FY 2024 Priorities
• FY 22 grant status update
• FY 23 grant status update
• Discussion of new banner and formatted survey

The Leominster Cultural Council approved its FY2024 Local Priorities and Guidelines and voted to remain a Direct Grant organization. The council also granted a project extension to one artist and tabled discussions on redistributing old funds and banner design.

• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled discussion on releasing $1,775.00 in old funds back into the grant pool
• Approved extension request for Kathryn Swantee (#35688) for 'Scenes From the Heart of New England'
• Tabled decision on designing a new LCC logo and banner
• Approved FY2024 Local Priorities and Guidelines
• Approved continuing as a Direct Grant organization

City Council

The City Council will discuss mayoral requests for fund transfers and commission appointments. The body is also reviewing several petitions from National Grid and Verizon to install utility poles and wires on public ways.

• Proposed appropriation of $52,873.38 to the Highway Capital Account from the Capital Stabilization Fund
• Request to adopt the Election Order for the November 7, 2023, Municipal General Election
• Petitions for utility pole installations on Mechanic St, Maple Ave, and Prospect St
• Mayoral appointments for the Culture Commission and Weights and Measures
• Appointment of election workers for the 2023-2024 season

The City Council approved the taking by eminent domain of Sawtelle Road, Richard Road, and Montrose Street for public way purposes. The Council also granted a stipend increase for the City Clerk's role as registrar for elections.

• Approved eminent domain for Sawtelle Road, Richard Road, and Montrose Street (9-0)
• Approved $200 annual stipend increase for City Clerk as registrar for elections (9-0)
• Tabled petition to prohibit city retention of equity after foreclosure auctions (9-0)
• Scheduled public hearings for Sept 11 regarding utility poles on Mechanic St and Maple Ave (8-0-1)
• Referred utility pole petitions for Mechanic St and Maple Ave to the DPW

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission is meeting to consider temporary premises extensions and one-day special licenses for local businesses. The body will also receive a business update and a report on Tips training.

• Bocado Tapas Wine Bar (20 Central Street) request for temporary extension for Dining Under the Stars
• Gazbar Sports Grill (1045 Central Street) request for temporary extension for Rock the Gazbar 5K Fun Run/Walk
• Tavern 13 (13 Central Street) request for one-day special license for the Food Truck Festival
• Sterling Street Brewery request for one-day special license for the Food Truck Festival
• Pink Flamingo Brewery (481 Lancaster Street) business update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider two new variance cases. The board will review requests regarding a deck and a bedroom addition.

• Case #1-24: Variance request for a deck at 40 SECOND AVE
• Case #2-24: Variance request to finish space over a garage for a bedroom at 77 DILLON ST

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent regarding construction near wetlands. The agenda also includes updates on the Nashua River Stabilization Project and enforcement actions regarding tree clearing.

• Public hearing for a car wash facility at 468 Main Street
• Public hearing for a residential garage addition at 277 Joslin Street
• Continued hearing for tree removal and coop construction at 445 North Street
• Continued hearing for a 21-unit apartment building on Brooks Pond Road
• Enforcement update regarding tree clearing on Mechanic Street

The Commission approved an order of conditions for a car wash at 468 Main Street and a garage addition at 277 Joslin Street. It also issued a conditional approval for work at 445 North Street requiring the removal of alterations from a neighbor's property. A hearing regarding unauthorized clearcutting on Mechanic Street was continued to September 26.

• Approved order of conditions for car wash at 468 Main Street (4-0)
• Approved order of conditions for garage addition at 277 Joslin Street contingent on DEP file number (4-0)
• Continued hearing for Mechanic Street clearcutting violation to September 26 (3-1)
• Approved order of conditions for 445 North Street requiring removal of items from neighboring parcel (4-0)
• Approved July 11, 2023 minutes with edits (4-0)
• Approved July 25, 2023 minutes with edits (3-0)

Contributory Retirement Board

The Contributory Retirement Board is meeting to approve warrants, membership applications, and refund requests. The board will also review a pension application for a retired police sergeant and discuss a group classification for a Fire Department mechanic.

• Approval of August Pension Payroll (Warrant #42) for $1,174,483.15
• Pension application for Emanuel J. Tocci (Police Sergeant) for approximately $84,248.64 per year
• Refund of $9,045.04 to Andrew P. Olson and $2,573.55 to Malissa A. Wilson
• Membership applications for 8 employees across Police, DPW, Public Schools, and Public Library
• Discussion and possible vote on David Comeau's group classification as a Mechanic for the Fire Department

Other Meetings

The Ambassador, Commemorative Coin, and Calendar Distribution/Stamp Cancellation Subcommittees are meeting to provide updates and formalize plans for the Johnny Appleseed Birthday Observance.

• Formalization of plans for Johnny Appleseed Birthday Observance

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing a land taking where owners have waived damages. The board will make a recommendation to the City Council regarding this award. Other business includes a second reading for a board appointment to the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission.

• Recommendation to City Council for no damages award regarding land taking
• Second reading for appointment of Dean Valliere to Montachusett Regional Planning Commission (July 1, 2023-June 30, 2024 term)
• Review and potential approval of Executive Session minutes from 6/20/2023 and 7/17/2023

The Planning Board voted to continue the site plan application for 10 Jungle Road to a future meeting. The board also held a public meeting regarding a 13-lot subdivision application for Pierce Street, where the applicant requested 11 zoning waivers and discussed police department requirements and HOA conditions.

• Continued site plan application for 10 Jungle Road to September 18, 2023 (7-0)

Leominster School Committee

The School Committee will meet via Microsoft Teams to discuss summer school, safety updates, and the MSBA Fall Brook Project. The committee is scheduled to vote on the final FY24 budget and several action items including warrants and equipment.

• Vote on FY24 Final Budget
• Summer School Update
• Safety Committee Update
• Samoset Principal Interview Committee
• MSBA Fall Brook Project Update

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee meets to review and discuss updates to the student handbook.

• Review of student handbook

Police Station Building Committee

The Police Station Building Committee will meet to receive a construction update and approve meeting notes and invoices. The meeting is conducted via remote access.

• Construction update
• Invoice approvals

Housing Authority

The Leominster Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will discuss financials, administration reports, and authorize change orders for domestic hot water loop replacement at 91 Malburn St. and whole house heat pump installation.

• Resolution 2023-18: Authorization of Change Order 153134-CO-0001 for Domestic Hot Water Loop Replacement
• Resolution 2023-19: Authorization of Change Order 153118-CO-001 for Whole House Heat Pump at 91 Malburn St.

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission is meeting to consider several temporary premises extensions and one-day special licenses. The body will also review a change of ownership interest and a license transfer.

• Change of ownership interest for Brady’s at 37 Mechanic Street
• Temporary extension of premises for Logan’s Table (16 Central Street), The Columbia Tavern (16R Central Street), and Tavern 13 (13 Central Street)
• One-day special licenses for Our Lady of the Lake Parish (1400 Main Street) and Latitude Beverage (137 Mill Street)
• License transfer for VE Groupusa LLC at 1123 Central Street
• Review of a recent police report for Classic’s Pub at 285 Central Street

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request from National Grid and Verizon New England to install utility infrastructure. The body will also consider several mayoral appointments and a stipend for the City Clerk.

• Public hearing for National Grid and Verizon New England to install Pole# 3-50 on Prospect St
• Confirmation of Ryan Malatos as Captain for the City of Leominster
• Reappointment of Joseph A. Quinn, Mark Stiles, and William Charpentier to Weights and Measures
• Proposed stipend for the City Clerk as registrar for elections up to $1,500.00

The City Council approved a request to pursue federal grant funding for the Justice Assistance Grant Program. The council also approved the meeting minutes from July 24, 2023, and held an interview for a police captain appointment.

• Approved pursuit of $23,279.00 DOJ Justice Assistance Grant (9-0)
• Approved July 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Granted further time for eminent domain taking of Sawtelle Road, Richard Road, and Montrose Street (9-0)
• Amended language for the eminent domain taking of Sawtelle Road, Richard Road, and Montrose Street (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider requests from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. The companies are seeking permission to install poles, wires, and fixtures in the public way.

• Request to install one JO Pole on Prospect St approximately 335 feet southeast of the Main St intersection

Conservation Commission

The Commission will conduct public hearings regarding new construction and site work requests in wetland buffer zones. Items include a gas main replacement, single-family home constructions, and a 21-unit apartment building project.

• Public hearing for gas main replacement at 816 Pleasant Street
• Notice of Intent for a single-family house at 1281 Central Street
• Notice of Intent for a single-family house at 159 Grant Street
• Notice of Intent for a 21-unit apartment building on Brooks Pond Road
• Public hearing for stone retaining wall replacement at 59 Revolution Drive

The Commission approved orders of conditions for a 21-unit apartment building, two commercial buildings, a single-family home, and a dock replacement. It also issued two negative 3 determinations for a gas main and a retaining wall, and invalidated a certificate of compliance for a project that never started.

• Approved order of conditions for 21-unit apartment building at Brooks Pond Road (4-0)
• Approved order of conditions for two commercial buildings at 1281 Central Street (4-0)
• Approved order of conditions for single-family house at View Street with revegetation requirement (4-0)
• Approved order of conditions for dock replacement at 159 Grant Street (4-0)
• Negative 3 determination for gas main replacement at 816 Pleasant Street (4-0)
• Negative 3 determination for retaining wall replacement at 59 Revolution Drive (4-0)
• Issued invalid certificate of compliance for 1281 Central Street as work was never done (4-0)
• Extended order of conditions for 122 Water Street to November 7, 2024 (4-0)

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee is meeting to review the project schedule and the contract-invoice-reimbursement flowchart. The committee will vote on the July 11, 2023 meeting minutes and pending invoices.

• Vote on 7/11/2023 meeting minutes
• Vote on invoices for approval
• Review of MSBA School Construction Costs Tool
• Project schedule update

Police Station Building Committee

The Police Station Building Committee will meet to discuss the approval of change orders and contract amendments. The meeting is being conducted via remote access.

• Change Order Approval
• Contract Amendment Approval

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission is meeting to review a single new item. The body will consider a request for a one-day special license for a local business.

• One-day special license request for Brady’s Restaurant at 37 Mechanic Street

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding a Notice of Intent for a single-family house at View Street and another for tree removal and coop construction at 445 North Street. The commission will also discuss land acquisition for Johnny Appleseed State Park.

• Public hearing: single-family house construction at View Street (Lot 1)
• Public hearing: tree removal and coop construction at 445 North Street
• Discussion regarding Johnny Appleseed State Park land acquisition
• Permit extension for 495 Main Street
• Enforcement review for 60 Harwood Terrace

The Commission approved a restoration plan to remove sediment from a stream at 60 Harwood Terr. A permit extension for parking lot work at 495 Main Street was granted. A public hearing for a project on View Street was continued to August 8.

• Approved restoration plan for 60 Harwood Terr (vote not recorded)
• Continued View Street public hearing to August 8 (4-0)
• Extended expiration date to July 26, 2024, for 495 Main Street permit (4-0)
• Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes with edits (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a request to amend the city's motor vehicle and traffic regulations. The proposal seeks to establish a specific speed limit for Manchester Street.

• Proposed speed limit of 25 miles per hour on Manchester Street

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission is meeting to discuss several one-day special licenses and permanent alcoholic beverage licenses. The body will also hear a request for a class II dealer license and a license transfer.

• Informational hearing for a new all alcoholic beverages on-premises license for Level 1 Arcade and Bar
• Class II dealer license request for Bolio Classics at 1174 Central Street
• Change of ownership interest for Brady’s Restaurant at 37 Mechanic Street
• One-day special license requests for Tavern 13, Wyman’s Liquor’s, and Leominster Sportsmen’s Association
• License transfer for VE Groupusa LLC at 1123 Central Street

Contributory Retirement Board

The Contributory Retirement Board is meeting to approve warrants for payroll and expenses, process new membership applications, and review pension and refund requests. The board will also handle transfers of service to other retirement systems.

• Approval of Warrant #36 for July Pension Payroll in the amount of $1,147,083.19
• Processing of 8 new membership applications for city departments including Public Works, Fire, and Housing Authority
• Refund applications including a $43,667.12 rollover for Ronny Genao
• Pension applications for Donna J. Bellabarba and Paula J. Franciosi
• Transfer of annuity and service for Cheri A. Hoyle and Tina J. McAndrew

City Council

The City Council will review a request from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella to transfer funds for state and county expenses. The council will also consider a petition from National Grid and Verizon New England regarding utility pole installation.

• Request to appropriate $50,000 to the FY23 State & County Expense line from the unfunded liability expense line surplus
• Petition from National Grid and Verizon New England to install one pole on Prospect St near the intersection of Main St

The City Council approved the reclassification of the FY2024 School Budget totaling $99,599,001. Other actions included setting a new speed limit on Manchester Street and adopting several parking and stop sign ordinances.

• Approved reclassification of $99,599,001 FY2024 School Budget (4-0)
• Approved $50,000 appropriation to FY23 State & County Expense line (5-0)
• Approved 25 mph speed limit for Manchester Street (5-0)
• Granted conflict of interest exemption for Britanny Ayers-Ianachino (5-0)
• Adopted first reading of no-parking ordinance for Blossom Street (5-0)
• Adopted second reading of no-parking ordinance for West Street (5-0)
• Adopted second reading of stop sign ordinances for Richard Road, Kurasowicz Lane, and Sawtelle Road (5-0)
• Granted Leave to Withdraw Without Prejudice for Katie Lane deed petition (5-0)

Police Station Building Committee

The Police Station Building Committee will meet to receive a construction update and approve meeting notes. The committee is also scheduled to review and approve invoices.

• Construction update
• Invoice approvals

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting to review updated tobacco draft regulations and regulations governing the practice of body work. The agenda also includes discussions on pool regulation language and childhood vaccines.

• Updated tobacco draft regulations from the Boards of Health Tobacco Control Alliance
• Regulations Governing the Practice of Body Work with Police Chief Kennedy
• Pool Regulation language
• Childhood vaccines and physicals with MPHN and school nurse leader
• Blood mobile

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a public hearing to address continued cases. The board will consider requests for permit extensions and a zoning variance.

• Extension to special permits for billboard signs at 152 & 192R Hamilton St
• Variance for a garage built too close to the lot line at 321 Merriam Avenue

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public meeting regarding a site plan for a bank, restaurant, and retail space. The board will also consider subdivision applications and a petition to take Katie Lane by eminent domain.

• Site Plan Application for 10 Jungle Road: Bank, restaurant, and retail with drive-thrus
• City Council Petition 13-18: Recommendation on taking Katie Lane by eminent domain
• ANR for Pleasant Street (Map 381, Parcel 9 and Parcel 2E)
• ANR for Brooks Pond Road (Map 317, multiple parcels)
• Pierce Street Definitive Subdivision Application (Map 575, Parcel 1)

The Planning Board issued a negative recommendation for the acceptance of deeds for Katie Lane due to incomplete work. The board also endorsed two land subdivision plans and granted a filing extension for a property on Tanzio Road.

• Negative recommendation for City Council Petition 13-18 to accept Katie Lane deeds (8-0)
• Endorsed ANR for Pleasant Street, Map 381, Parcel 9 and Parcel 2E (8-0)
• Endorsed ANR for Brooks Pond Road, Map 317, Parcels 2E-1A1, 2E-1B1, 4D-2A, 4E-2C, 8, and 9 (8-0)
• Extended filing deadline to 8/14/23 for 155 Tanzio Road Site Plan Modification and Special Permit (8-0)
• Continued Site Plan Application for 10 Jungle Road to 8/21/23 (8-0)
• Scheduled Pierce Street Definitive Subdivision Application for 8/21/23 (8-0)
• Accepted meeting minutes from June 5, 2023 (8-0)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding proposed single-family house construction near wetland buffer zones at 43 Stagecoach Road and View Street. Additional hearings involve tree removal and coop construction at 445 North Street.

• Notice of Intent: Single-family house at 43 Stagecoach Road (Lot 1)
• Notice of Intent: Single-family house at 43 Stagecoach Road (Lot 2)
• Notice of Intent: Single-family house at View Street (Lot 1) near Monoosnoc Brook
• Notice of Intent: Tree removal and coop construction at 445 North Street
• Discussion on wetland ordinance planning

The Commission approved orders of conditions for two lots at 43 Stagecoach Road, including one after-the-fact permit for grading work. The board also denied a permit extension for Hillery Road (Lot 7A) and hired a mitigation consultant for Harwood Terrace.

• Approved order of conditions for 43 Stagecoach Road Lot 1 (6-0)
• Approved order of conditions for 43 Stagecoach Road Lot 2 (6-0)
• Continued hearing for 445 North Street until July 25, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved certificate of compliance for 148 Johnny Appleseed Ln (6-0)
• Denied extension request for Hillery Road Lot 7A (5-0)
• Approved hiring Mr. Bobrek as mitigation consultant for Harwood Terrace (5-1)

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee is meeting to review the designer selection process and project schedule. The committee will vote on meeting minutes and invoices. The meeting includes updates on the Designer Selection Panel and the project website.

• Vote on 6/6/2023 meeting minutes
• Vote on invoices for approval
• Designer RFS publication scheduled for 8/9/23
• Designer Pre-proposal Walkthrough scheduled for 8/16/23
• Designer Proposals deadline set for 9/6/23

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss a management agreement work plan between the Leominster Housing Authority and the Holden Housing Authority. The board is scheduled to consider Resolution 2023-17 regarding this work plan.

• Resolution 2023-17: LHA-HHA Management Agreement Work Plan

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the FY2024 budget and provide updates on library staffing. The agenda also includes discussions regarding art insurance, director contract amendments, and vending machines for the Friends of the Library.

• FY2024 Budget discussion
• Director’s Contract Amendment
• Friends of the Library vending machines
• Art Insurance review
• Staffing Update

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing and meeting to discuss utility infrastructure and municipal personnel exemptions. The body is also considering a $50,000 appropriation transfer for state and county expenses.

• Request from National Grid and Verizon New England to install one pole and transformer for a solar installation on Manchester St
• Proposed $50,000 appropriation to the FY23 State & County Expense line from the unfunded liability expense line
• Conflict of interest exemption request for Britanny Ayers-Ianachino regarding a position with the Recreations Department
• Conflict of interest exemption request for Emma Barnaby regarding a position with the Leominster Recreation Department

The City Council approved the acquisition of land for the Twin City Rail Trail and granted several fund transfers for stabilization and insurance. The council also approved a new utility pole installation on Manchester Street and passed first readings for several traffic and parking ordinances.

• Authorized Mayor to acquire land for Twin City Rail Trail and appropriate $1.2M (8-0)
• Approved $400,000 transfer from Barrett Park Grant Fund to Stabilization Fund (8-0)
• Approved $55,000 transfer from general fund Group Insurance to OPEB contributions (8-0)
• Granted National Grid permission to install a pole and transformer on Manchester St (7-0-1)
• Granted conflict of interest exemption for Emma Barnaby (8-0)
• Adopted first reading for no-parking zone on West Street (8-0)
• Adopted first reading for stop sign on Richard Road at Central Street (8-0)
• Adopted first reading for stop signs at Richard Road/Sawtelle Road and Kurasowicz Lane/Richard Road (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to consider a request from National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. The companies seek permission to install poles, wires, and fixtures on Manchester St to support a new solar installation.

• Request to install one pole on Manchester St approximately 215 feet west of the Lawrence Ave intersection
• Installation of one pole for a new transformer for a solar installation
• Permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in public ways

Police Station Building Committee

The Police Station Building Committee will meet via remote access to approve invoices and discuss new business. The meeting is the 44th session for this committee.

• Invoice approvals

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider requests for property variances and special permits. The board will review cases involving car sales, lot splitting, and billboard extensions.

• Case #5-23: Special Permit to increase cars for sale from 11 to 27 at 91 MAIN ST
• Case #11-23: Variance for undersized lot to split existing lot at 72 Fairfield Rd.
• Case #13-23: Variance for garage built too close to property line at 321 MERRIAM AVE.
• Case #12-20 & 13-20: Extension for billboard sign special permits at 152 & 192R HAMILTON ST.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a request from Backlot Realty Trust. The applicants are seeking extensions to special permits for billboard signs.

• Extension of special permits for billboard signs at 152 R Hamilton Street
• Extension of special permits for billboard signs at 192 R Hamilton Street

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request. A resident is seeking relief for a garage built too close to the lot line.

• Case #13-23: Variance request for garage at 321 Merriam Ave (Map 117, Lot 18)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding a Notice of Intent for a single-family house at View Street (Lot 1) and another for tree removal and coop construction at 445 North Street. The commission will also discuss planning for the Wetland Ordinance.

• Public Hearing: Single-family house construction in Monoosnoc Brook buffer zone (View Street, Lot 1)
• Public Hearing: Tree removal and coop construction at 445 North Street
• Discussion on Hillery Road, 7A lot permit extension
• Open discussion on Wetland Ordinance planning
• Discussion regarding Monoosnoc Brook E Coli

The Commission voted to continue a public hearing regarding a single-family home construction project at View Street. A motion to extend an order of conditions for a Hillery Road lot failed due to a lack of a second. The Commission is drafting a new request for proposals for stormwater analysis consultants for 60 Harwood Terrace.

• Continued public hearing for View Street single-family house construction (5-0)
• Motion to extend order of conditions for Hillery Road 7A lot failed (no second)
• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several appropriation requests from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella and hold public hearings on stop sign installations. The body is also reviewing utility pole permits and the appointment of city officials.

• Request to transfer $2,000,000 to the Capital Stabilization Fund
• Acceptance of $1,132,023.00 in local transportation funding aid from the Massachusetts Department of Transports
• Public hearings for stop signs on Kurasowicz Lane at Richard Road and Sawtelle Road
• Request for National Grid and Verizon to install poles and wires on Manchester St
• Confirmation of appointments for Treasurer/Collector Nicole LaPlante and Police Chief Aaron F. Kennedy

The City Council approved a $58,000 transfer from the Excess and Deficiency Account to the Election Capital Account. Several public hearings were held regarding parking changes and stop sign installations, and multiple mayoral requests were given regular course for further committee review.

• Approved $58,000 appropriation to Election Capital Account from Excess and Deficiency Account (8-0)
• Amended language for Twin City Rail Trail Project land acquisition request (8-0)
• Amended National Grid/Verizon petition regarding Manchester St poles and set public hearing for July 10, 2023 (8-0)
• Held public hearings for parking amendments on Stearns Avenue, Blossom Street, and West Street
• Held public hearings for stop sign installations on Richard Road and Kurasowicz Lane

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a request from the Leominster Police Department to amend the city's motor vehicle and traffic ordinances. The proposal seeks to change parking rules on Blossom Street.

• Proposed amendment to Chapter 13, Section 13-24 regarding 'No Parking on Certain Streets'
• Proposed parking restrictions on the east side of Blossom Street from Stearns Avenue for 100 feet (7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday)
• Proposed parking restrictions on the west side of Blossom Street from Stearns Avenue for 100 feet (7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday-Friday)

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission is meeting to review several applications for alcohol licenses. The body will hold informational hearings for new and transferred licenses at various local businesses.

• One-day special license request for Main Street Gift and Café at 40 Main Street
• Informational hearing for all alcoholic beverages off-premises license for Meralie Almanzar
• Informational hearing for wine and malt off-premises license for Sobless at 782 North Main Street
• Informational hearing for wine and malt off-premises license for Family Farms at 202 Merriam Avenue
• Informational hearing for license transfer for VE Foods, LLC at 1123 Central Street

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider a request from Ward 3 Councillor David R. Cormier. The proposal seeks to amend Chapter 13-77 regarding stop signs.

• Proposed stop sign for eastbound traffic on Richard Road at Central Street

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider a request from Ward 3 Councillor David R. Cormier. The request concerns the installation of a stop sign for southbound traffic at the intersection of Richard Road and Sawtelle Road.

• Request to install a stop sign on Richard Road at Sawtelle Road

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider a request from Ward 3 Councillor David R. Cormier. The discussion focuses on the installation of a stop sign for northbound traffic on Kurasowicz Lane at Richard Road.

• Request to install a stop sign on Kurasowicz Lane at Richard Road

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing to consider a request from Ward 3 Councillor David R. Cormier. The discussion focuses on traffic control measures at a specific intersection.

• Request to install a stop sign against southbound traffic on Kurasowicz Lane at Sawtelle Road

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss a request from the Leominster Police Department to amend the city's motor vehicle and traffic ordinances. The proposal seeks to change parking regulations on a specific section of West Street.

• Proposed ordinance amendment to Chapter 13, Section 13-24 regarding 'No Parking on Certain Streets' for West Street (north side headed west) between 709 and 794 feet from the Blossom Street intersection

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review the Executive Director's report, including updates on new personnel and ethics training. The meeting includes discussions on revised LHA-WBHA contracts and resolutions regarding management work plans and accounting services.

• Resolution 2023-15: Revised LHA-WBHA Management Agreement Work Plan
• Resolution 2023-16: Accounting Services Contract
• Approval of May 2023 Financials
• Review of revised income limits for admission and occupancy
• Update on new Assistant Manager and two maintenance personnel

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings and meetings regarding site plans and special permits for independent living facilities. The board will also review a parking plan for Leominster Emergency Management and discuss litigation strategy in executive session.

• Site Plan and Special Permit applications for independent living facilities at Brooks Pond Road (Map 317, Parcels 8A and 9A)
• Site Plan Application for Leominster Emergency Management parking plan at 37 Carter Street
• ANR for 143, 150, and 178 Joslin Street
• Appointment of a representative to the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission
• Executive session regarding threatened litigation with New England Land Co., LLC concerning Sawyer Way

The Planning Board held public meetings and hearings regarding site plan and special permit applications for independent living facilities on Lots 8A and 9A of Brooks Pond Road. The record details department head comments and applicant responses concerning parking, lighting, landscaping, and stormwater runoff. No final vote or decision is recorded in the provided text.

Recreation Commission

The commission will review the statement of accounts and updates on several park projects. The agenda also includes a facility use request for Barrett Park Beach Pavilion.

• Engineering and permitting for Colburn Pond Dam
• Barrett Park Improvements - Phase II
• Prospect Park Design
• Facility request: Graduation Party at Barrett Park Beach Pavilion on July 29

The Commission denied a facility request for a 100-person graduation party at Barrett Park. Members discussed the need for formal policies regarding event duration and attendance limits, with a draft expected in September. The board also approved the May 16, 2023, meeting minutes.

• Approved May 16, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
• Denied facility request for July 29 graduation party at Barrett Park (unanimous)

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board is meeting to approve warrants, including the June pension payroll. The board will review membership, refund, and pension applications, as well as discuss the FY24 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).

• Approval of June Pension Payroll (Warrant #31) for $1,208,191.04
• Refund application for Enrique F. Olan of the Police Department for $42,164.73
• Pension application for Beth L. Dupuis of the Public Library for $2,192.53 monthly
• Pension application for Marie M. Starhas of the Public School Department for $488.00 monthly
• Discussion regarding the FY24 COLA

Police Station Building Committee

The Police Station Building Committee will meet remotely to receive a construction update. The committee is scheduled to approve meeting notes and invoices.

• Construction update
• Invoice approvals

Disability Commission

The Leominster Disability Commission will review updates on the Monument Sq. Revitalization public meeting and the Carter Park handicap parking plan. The body will also discuss results from letters sent to the Mayor.

• Report on Monument Sq. Revitalization public meeting
• Update on Carter Park Handicap Parking Plan
• Results from letters to the Mayor
• Leominster/Fitchburg Anniversary plans

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings regarding a new single-family house construction on View Street and an amendment for a patio and pool at 27 Cherry Street. The meeting also includes discussions on E. coli investigations in Monoosnoc Brook and wetland ordinance planning.

• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for single-family house at View Street (Lot 1)
• Public Hearing: Amendment to Order of Conditions for patio and pool at 27 Cherry Street
• Continued Hearing: Tree removal and coop construction at 445 North Street
• Discussion on Monoosnoc Brook E. coli investigation with DPW
• Enforcement notice regarding 546 Prospect Street

The Commission approved an amended order of conditions for a home and pool at 27 Cherry Street and issued certificates of compliance for two properties on Sheldon Hill Drive. Several other hearings were continued pending redesigns or revised filings.

• Issued certificate of compliance for 74 Sheldon Hill Drive (4-0)
• Issued certificate of compliance for 62 Sheldon Hill Drive (4-0)
• Continued hearing for View Street project pending redesign and DEP file number (5-0)
• Approved amended order of conditions for 27 Cherry Street (5-0)
• Continued hearing for 445 North Street pending revised NOI (5-0)
• Tabled extension permit for Hillery Road 7A lot pending wetland reflagging

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will meet to review several business license requests and updates. The body will hold an informational hearing for a new off-premises license and address a complaint against a local business.

• Informational hearing for Family Farms at 202 Merriam Avenue for a new beer and wine off-premises license
• Business update for Pink Flamingo Tap Room at 481 Lancaster Street
• Manager change for Main Street Gift and Café at 40 Main Street
• Complaint against McGovern Hyundai Route 2 at 743 North Main Street

City Council

The City Council will review several appropriation requests from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella, including funding for elections, Medicare insurance, and public works. The meeting includes a public information session regarding street paving and sidewalk work.

• Appropriation of $2,000,000 to the Capital Stabilization Fund from the Excess and Deficiency Account
• Acceptance of $1,132,023.00 in local transportation funding aid from the Massachusetts Department of Transports
• Appropriation of $58,000.00 to the Election Capital Account
• Appropriation of $45,000.00 to the Medicare Insurance Account
• Proposed acceptance of the deed for Katie Lane and request for the street to be taken by eminent domain

The City Council approved several funding requests, including a significant appropriation for school transportation and library upgrades. The Council also adopted a resolution opposing the closure of the hospital's Labor and Delivery department. Several parking and traffic petitions were given regular course for future public hearings.

• Approved $1,343,653.00 for School Transportation Expense Account (9-0)
• Approved $44,180.15 for library security camera replacement (9-0)
• Approved $20,000.00 for library book purchases (9-0)
• Adopted resolution opposing closure of hospital Labor and Delivery department (9-0)
• Approved minutes from May 8, May 22, and June 5, 2023
• Gave regular course to appointment of Nicole LaPlante as Treasure/Collector
• Gave regular course to appointment of Aaron F. Kennedy as Chief of Police
• Scheduled public hearings for June 26 regarding various parking and stop sign petitions

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to conduct an overlay review. The meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2023, at 9:00 AM at the Assessors Office.

• Overlay review

Board of Trustees

The Personnel Subcommittee will conduct a quarterly review of the 2023 Director’s Areas of Focus and Corresponding Goals. The meeting may also include an executive session regarding contract negotiation strategies.

• Quarterly review of 2023 Director’s Areas of Focus and Corresponding Goals
• Possible Executive Session for Contract Negotiation Strategies

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee is meeting to review prior minutes, vote on the Designer Selection Panel membership, and approve a draft Designer Request for Services for the Fall Brook Elementary School project. They will also discuss a proposed designer pre-proposal walkthrough date and regular meeting schedule.

• Vote to approve minutes from 3/20, 5/4, and 5/30 meetings
• Vote on Designer Selection Panel membership (Mayor, Superintendent, School Committee designee)
• Vote on draft Designer Request for Services
• Recommend designer pre-proposal walkthrough on 7/6/2023

Cultural Council

The Leominster Cultural Council is meeting to review FY22 and FY23 grant statuses, approve minutes, and hear the treasurer's report. They will also discuss public relations, revise priorities and the community input survey, and hold elections. The agenda is largely routine administrative business with no major funding decisions listed.

• Review of FY22 and FY23 grant statuses
• Approval of March 28, 2023 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Review and revision of priorities and community input survey
• Elections for council positions

The Leominster Cultural Council approved a venue change for a bird presentation and granted timeline extensions for a book project and a storytelling project. The council also reviewed grant statuses and discussed priorities for the FY24 cycle.

• Approved venue and date change for 'All About Birds, Butterflies, and Bees' (unanimous)
• Extended 'French-Canadian Folk Tales' grant to 2024 (unanimous)
• Granted extension for 'Expanding Horizons: Sharing Our Stories' project (unanimous)
• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Board approved two Assessor's Plan (ANR) requests and appointed a representative to the Montachusett Joint Transportation Committee. A site plan for a commercial development on Jungle Road was continued to July 17 pending a traffic study and peer review.

• Endorsed ANR for 449 Wachusett Street (6-0)
• Granted waiver 5.3.G for 449 Wachusett Street abutters (6-0)
• Endorsed ANR for 143, 150, and 178 Joslin Street (6-0)
• Granted waiver 5.3.G for 143, 150, and 178 Joslin Street (6-0)
• Appointed Elizabeth Wood as MJTC representative (6-0)
• Authorized 3 quotes for peer review of 10 Jungle Road traffic study (6-0)
• Continued 10 Jungle Road site plan application to July 17 (6-0)
• Scheduled 37 Carter Street parking plan for 6/20/23 (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the FY2024 budget, staff updates, and trust fund transfers. The meeting also includes discussions on library vending machines and holiday closures.

• FY2024 Budget review
• Staffing update
• Trust Fund Transfers
• Budget Transfer
• Friends of the Library vending machines

Leominster School Committee

The committee will meet via Microsoft Teams to review FY23 budget transfers and receive a report on summer school. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new Johnny Appleseed principal and a presentation by Chartwells.

• FY23 Budget Transfers
• Introduction of Bevin Tapply, New Johnny Appleseed Principal
• Chartwells Presentation
• Summer School report
• Acceptance of a donation

Board of Trustees

The subcommittee will conduct a quarterly review of the 2023 Director’s goals and areas of focus. The agenda also includes a possible executive session regarding contract negotiation strategies.

• Quarterly review of 2023 Director’s Areas of Focus and Corresponding Goals
• Possible Executive Session for Contract Negotiation Strategies

Doyle Field Commission

The Doyle Field Commission is meeting to discuss the management and use of Doyle Field, including scheduled events, a bench program, concession stand management, field rates, and endowment usage. The agenda is routine and contains no major decisions or public hearings.

• Review of events scheduled at Doyle Field
• Doyle Field Bench Program
• Concession Stand Management
• Review of Doyle Field Rates
• Endowment Usage

Fall Brook Building Committee

The committee will meet to conduct a meeting with Leftfield and address new or old business. The meeting is scheduled to take place in the Superintendent's Conference Room.

• Meeting with Leftfield

Board of Health

The Leominster Board of Health is holding a regular meeting to discuss old and new business. They will review proposed guidelines for a body art practitioner apprenticeship program and a draft tobacco sales policy. New business includes an intern introduction and a recycling event. The agenda is mostly routine, with no major votes or public hearings listed.

• Proposed guidelines for Body Art Practitioner apprenticeship program
• Draft Tobacco Sales policy
• Intern Betty Watari introduction
• Recycling Event on Saturday, May 20, 2023

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold hearings regarding a rail trail terminus at Depot Square and a parking area conversion at 85 Pleasant Street. The meeting also includes a continued hearing for tree removal and construction at 445 North Street.

• Public Hearing: Rail trail terminus near Monoosnoc Brook at Depot Square
• Public Hearing: Lawn to parking area conversion at 85 Pleasant Street
• Continued Hearing: Tree removal and coop construction at 445 North Street (DEP File #199-1173)
• Certificate of Compliance: 275 Exchange Street (DEP file #199-640)
• Certificate of Compliance: 20 Monoosnock Ave (DEP file #199-639)

The Conservation Commission issued negative determinations for a rail trail terminus at Depot Square and a parking area at 85 Pleasant Street. Two certificates of compliance were issued for properties on Exchange Street and Monoosnock Ave. A project at 445 North Street was delayed pending owner verification of a neighboring parcel.

• Approved negative 2 determination for rail trail terminus at Depot Square (7-0)
• Approved negative 3 determination for parking area at 85 Pleasant Street with conditions including no excavation and 8-space limit (6-1)
• Issued complete certificate of compliance for 275 Exchange Street (7-0)
• Issued complete certificate of compliance for 20 Monoosnock Ave (7-0)
• Accepted January 24, 2023 meeting minutes with edits (7-0)

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board is meeting to approve minutes, warrants, and membership applications, and to discuss a possible 3% COLA increase for retirees. The agenda includes several new membership applications and refund requests, but no pension applications or deaths are listed.

• Discussion and possible vote on up to 3% COLA increase for retirees
• Approval of warrants including $1,208,191.04 for May pension payroll
• New membership applications for police and school department employees
• Refund applications totaling over $45,000 for terminated employees
• Transfers of accounts to other retirement systems

City Council

The City Council is considering the adoption of the $161,872,478.00 Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. Additional items include public hearings for water and sewer department budgets, a bowling alley license, and several departmental fund transfers.

• Adoption of the $161,872,478.00 Fiscal Year 2024 Budget
• FY 2024 Water Department budget appropriation of $6,501,996.00
• FY 2024 Sewer Department budget appropriation of $6,613,919.00
• Bowling alley license for Launch Leominster at 118 Commercial Road
• Ordinance regarding commercial sale of firearms and ammunition by gun shops

The City Council approved the FY 2024 general budget and specific budgets for the water and sewer departments. Several appropriations for public safety, library services, and snow removal were also granted.

• Adopted FY 2024 Budget totaling $161,872,478.00 (9-0)
• Approved $6,501,996.00 FY 2024 Water Department Budget (9-0)
• Approved $6,613,919.00 FY 2024 Sewer Department Budget (9-0)
• Authorized pursuit of $253,000.00 from state Department of Environmental Protection (9-0)
• Approved $17,406.50 for Police Department Bullet Proof Vests (9-0)
• Approved $250,000.00 for Fire Department Public Safety Overtime (8-0)
• Approved $30,000.00 transfer to Library Operating Account (9-0)
• Approved $97,079.62 for Snow and Ice Account (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed $161,872,478.00 budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The proposal includes revenue targets and specific fund transfers from the Gallagher building special revenue fund, Cemetery Trust Fund, and overlay.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2024 Budget totaling $161,872,478.00
• $161,426,478 to be raised by Fiscal 2024 Revenues
• $136,000 transfer from Gallagher building special revenue fund
• $60,000 transfer from Cemetery Trust Fund
• $250,000 transfer from overlay

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed $6,613,919.00 appropriation for the Fiscal Year 2024 Sewer Department Budget. The Finance Committee submitted this request to the City Council on May 8, 2023.

• $6,613,919.00 appropriation for FY 2024 Sewer Department Budget

City Council

The City Council is holding a public hearing on a request from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella to appropriate $6,501,996 for the FY 2024 Water Department Budget, offset by FY 2024 receipts under state law. The hearing is required by the city charter and follows a Finance Committee order.

• Public hearing on $6,501,996 appropriation for FY 2024 Water Department Budget
• Funding to be raised/offset by FY 2024 receipts per MGL Chapter 44 Section 53E
• Requested by Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella
• Hearing scheduled for May 22, 2023, at 6:30 PM in City Council Chambers, 25 West Street

Police Station Building Committee

The Police Station Building Committee is holding its 42nd meeting to discuss construction progress and administrative matters. The agenda includes a construction update and the approval of meeting notes and invoices.

• Construction Update
• Meeting Notes Approval
• Invoice Approvals

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will conduct its annual meeting including the election of officers. The agenda includes updates on management searches and a review of financial reports.

• Election of Officers
• Resolution 2023-13: LHA-WBHA Management Agreement Work Plan Approval
• Resolution 2023-14: 5-Year Lease for a Canon Printer at Sunset Towers Main Office
• Approval of April 2023 financials
• LHA Assistant Manager search

Recreation Commission

The Commission will review the statement of accounts and a proposed change to the meeting schedule. Discussion includes updates on Colburn Pond Dam engineering, Barrett Park Phase II improvements, and Prospect Park design.

• Engineering and permitting for Colburn Pond Dam
• Barrett Park Improvements - Phase II
• Prospect Park Design — Cooney & Associates

The Commission approved the installation of a donated chess table and benches at Barrett Park. Members also voted to move the August meeting to December to avoid the department's busy season.

• Approved installation of donated chess table and benches at Barrett Park
• Approved changing the August meeting to December
• Approved minutes from March 21, 2023

Doyle Field Commission

The commission will discuss the management of the concession stand and the Doyle Field Bench Program. Members will also review scheduled events and current rates for use of the field.

• Review of Events Scheduled at Doyle Field
• Doyle Field Bench Program
• Concession Stand Management
• Review of Doyle field Rates
• Endowment Usage

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public meeting regarding a commercial development at 10 Jungle Road. The board is also reviewing site plan and special permit applications for independent living facilities on Brooks Pond Road.

• Continued public meeting for bank, restaurant, and retail site plan at 10 Jungle Road
• Site plan and special permit applications for independent living facilities at Brooks Pond Road (Map 317, Parcels 8A and 9A)
• ANR submissions for 1012 Pleasant Street and 143, 150, and 178 Joslin Street
• Vote to appoint 2023 Chair and Vice Chair
• Procedural waiver requests for Pierce Street Definitive Subdivision

The Planning Board held a continued public meeting regarding a site plan for a bank, restaurant, and retail development at 10 Jungle Road. No final decision was made as the Board and Police Department requested a Traffic Impact Study to address safety concerns at the intersection. The meeting concluded without a vote on the application.

• Tabled site plan application for 10 Jungle Road pending a Traffic Impact Study

Leominster School Committee

This is a brief agenda for a policy subcommittee meeting of the Leominster School Committee. The only substantive item is a discussion of a Student Bill of Rights under new/old business. The rest of the agenda is procedural (call to order, adjournment).

• Discussion of Student Bill of Rights

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee will meet via Microsoft Teams to conduct business including reports and votes. The agenda includes a presentation on health and wellness and several action items requiring votes.

• Vote on Keystone Representative
• Vote on CAPS Representative
• Vote on Washington Trip
• Acceptance of a Donation
• Vote on Last Day of School

City Council

The Finance Committee is reviewing the proposed $161,872,478.00 city budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The meeting includes budget overviews for the School Department, Library, DPW, Fire, and Police departments.

• $161,872,478.00 total FY 2024 city budget adoption
• $6,501,996.00 Water Department budget appropriation
• $6,613,919.00 Sewer Department budget appropriation
• $250,000.00 Fire Department Public Safety Overtime appropriation
• $349,430.37 OPIOID Stabilization Fund appropriation

Other Meetings

The City will hold an informational meeting to introduce the final design for the Downtown Common re-design. This session serves as a final comment period following previous design hearings and public surveys.

• Downtown Common Project final design presentation
• PARC grant from the state Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear several requests regarding lot splits, garage conversions, and home use. One applicant has requested to continue their case until a future meeting, while another has requested to withdraw their application.

• Variance for an attached garage at 99 FLAGGLER RD
• Lot split proposal for a new building lot at 72 FAIRFIELD RD
• Appeal of building commissioner decision regarding real estate office use at 739 MERRIAM AVE

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for tree removal and coop construction at 445 North Street. The agenda also includes discussions on enforcement actions, permit extensions, and wetland ordinance planning.

• Public Hearing: Tree removal and coop construction at 445 North Street
• Enforcement: Violation Notice to Harwood Terrace (DEP #199-1145)
• Enforcement: Stabilization plan for unpermitted activity on View Street
• Enforcement: Restoration update for 1771 Lock Drive
• Discussion on wetland ordinance planning

The Commission lifted a cease-and-desist order for a property on Harwood Terrace on the condition that the owner hire an engineer to mitigate stormwater runoff. A public hearing for a project at 445 North Street was continued pending more detailed mapping. The Commission also formed an informal subcommittee to draft a wetland ordinance proposal.

• Lifted cease-and-desist order at 60 Harwood Terrace and required owner to hire an engineer for stormwater mitigation (6-0)
• Continued public hearing for 445 North Street pending professionally rendered maps (6-0)
• Approved minutes from 4/11/23 with edits (5-0)
• Approved minutes from 4/25/23 with edits (4-0)

License Commission

The Commission will review several one-day special licenses for local events and businesses. The meeting also includes informational hearings regarding three new beer and wine off-premises licenses.

• One-day special license for Solvus Global at 272 Nashua Street
• One-day special license for Sterling Street Brewery for the Leominster Summer Stroll
• One-day special license for City of Leominster for the Leominster Summer Stroll and Annual Craft Beer Garden
• Temporary extension of premises for Tavern 13 at 13 Central Street
• Temporary extension of premises for Bocado Tapas Wine Bar at 18-20 Central Street

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss patron issues and building expenses. The agenda also includes staff introductions and minutes review.

• Discussion of building expenses
• Review of patron issues

City Council

The City Council is reviewing the Fiscal Year 2024 budget and several departmental fund transfers. The agenda includes public hearings for utility work on Spruce Street and a bowling alley license for Commercial Road.

• Adoption of $161,872,478.00 FY 2024 Budget
• National Grid request to install poles and wires on Spruce St
• Bowling alley license request for Launch Leominster at 118 Commercial Road
• $6,613,919.00 appropriation for FY 2024 Water Department Budget
• $6,501,996.00 appropriation for FY 2024 Sewer Department Budget

Fall Brook Building Committee

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Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public meeting regarding a site plan application for a bank, restaurant, and retail space. The board will also discuss subdivision amendments suggested by the DPW and a proposal to discontinue a portion of Pioneer Drive Extension as a public way.

• Site plan application for 10 Jungle Road (Bank, Restaurant, and retail)
• Subdivision amendments per DPW suggestion
• Proposal to discontinue a portion of Pioneer Drive Extension as a public way
• Updates on Day Street Subdivision, Sawyer Way
• Updates on 1771 Lock Drive site plan

The Planning Board approved several updates to subdivision regulations based on recommendations from the Department of Public Works and the Board of Health. The Board also voted to continue the site plan application for 10 Jungle Road to a future meeting to allow for document review.

• Approved subdivision regulation amendments per DPW and Board of Health suggestions (6-0)
• Continued site plan application for 10 Jungle Road to 5/15/23 (6-0)
• Approved March 6, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved March 20, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)

Leominster School Committee

The School Committee will meet via Microsoft Teams to conduct votes on the FY24 School Budget and FY24 School Choice. The agenda also includes reports from the Superintendent and a student report.

• Vote on FY24 School Budget
• Vote on FY24 School Choice
• Public Hearing: FY24 Budget
• Public Hearing: FY24 School Choice
• Approval of April 3, 2023 minutes

Council on Aging

The Leominster Council on Aging board is holding its regular monthly meeting at the Senior Center with an option to join virtually. The agenda includes a public forum, reading of prior minutes, committee reports, and old/new business, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Public forum open to residents
• Committee reports: Director, Finance, House, Outreach, Personnel, Policy and Planning, Nominating
• Meeting adjourns until May 25, 2023

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a new single-family home at View Street, Map and Parcel 123-27. The commission will also discuss unpermitted activity on View Street and conduct an open discussion on wetland ordinance planning.

• Public Hearing: Construction of a single-family house at View Street (DEP File #199-1174)
• Enforcement: Unpermitted activity on View Street (Map and parcel 123-14-1)
• Discussion: Wetland Ordinance planning
• Communications: 43 Stagecoach Rd

The Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a single-family home on View Street. An agreement was reached with a property owner to develop a stabilization plan for a separate lot on View Street to address enforcement issues.

• Approved Notice of Intent for single-family house at View Street, Map and Parcel 123-27 (5-0)
• Agreed with Carl Dimassa to develop a stabilization plan for Lot 2, View Street by May 9

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will meet to discuss business updates and license extensions. The body will consider requests for extended hours, entertainment licenses, and a vehicle dealer license.

• Senay Package & Convenience Store (220 Mechanic Street) business update
• The Fix Burger Bar (14 Monument Square) request for extension of hours and entertainment license
• Bocado Tapas Wine Bar (20 Central Street) request for extension of hours and entertainment license
• Unique Motors Group USA, Inc. (591 North Main Street) request for Class II Dealer License

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss patron issues, transfer requests, and director time off. The agenda also includes building expenses and updates from the Director and Trustees.

• Patron Issues
• Transfer Requests
• Director Time Off Requests
• Building Expenses

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on ordinances regarding the commercial sale of firearms and ammunition by gun shops and pawnshops. The body is also reviewing several appropriation requests and license renewals.

• Proposed ordinances for commercial firearm and ammunition sales (gun shops and pawnshops)
• Request for $1,000,000 appropriation for Street Resurfacing Expense Account
• Request for $250,000 appropriation for Police Department Overtime Account
• Request for $60,000 appropriation for Police Indemnification Accounts
• Proposed CDBG Budget/Action Plan for the City of Leominster-Year 49

The City Council granted the proposed CDBG Budget/Action Plan for Year 49. The council also held public hearings on proposed ordinances regarding the commercial sale of firearms and pawnshop firearm accessory sales. Several funding requests and license petitions were given regular course for further review.

• Approved CDBG Budget/Action Plan for Year 49 (9-0)
• Approved meeting records from March 13, March 27, and April 10, 2023
• Scheduled public hearing for Launch Leominster bowling alley license for May 8, 2023 (9-0)
• Scheduled public hearing for National Grid pole installation on Spruce St for May 8, 2023 (9-0)
• Gave regular course to $1M appropriation for Street Resurfacing Expense Account
• Gave regular course to $250,000 appropriation for Police Department Overtime Account
• Gave regular course to $60,000 appropriation for Police Indemnification Accounts
• Gave regular course to reappointment of Rocco Palmieri to Historical Commission

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed new section of the City of Leominster Revised Ordinances. The proposal concerns prohibitions and requirements for the commercial sale of firearms and ammunition within the city.

• Proposed ordinance: Chapter 14 Section 22 regarding commercial sale of firearms and ammunition

City Council

The Leominster City Council is holding a public hearing to review a proposed new section of the Revised Ordinances. The proposal, introduced by Captain John Fraher of the Leominster Police Department, addresses the sale of firearms and ammunition by pawnshops within the city. The item was referred to the Council by the Legal Affairs Committee on April 10, 2023.

• Public hearing on proposed Revised Ordinances Chapter 11 Section 7.1
• Proposal regulates sale of firearms and ammunition by pawnshops
• Item referred by Legal Affairs Committee on April 10, 2023

City Council

The Leominster City Council is holding a public hearing to accept the proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Budget/Action Plan for Year 49. This item was referred to the Council by the Ways & Means Committee on April 10, 2023. The hearing is scheduled for 6:35 P.M. in City Council Chambers.

• Public hearing on CDBG Budget/Action Plan for the City of Leominster-Year 49

Police Station Building Committee

The Leominster Police Station Building Committee is holding its 41st meeting remotely to discuss the ongoing construction of the new police headquarters. The agenda includes a construction update, approval of meeting notes, invoice approvals, and new business. This is a routine project oversight meeting, not a final decision on the project.

• Construction update on the new police headquarters
• Approval of meeting notes from previous session
• Invoice approvals for the building project
• New business and other topics

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board will review membership and pension applications and approve several funding warrants. The board is also tasked with reviewing and signing the 2022 Annual Statement for submission to PERAC.

• Warrant #20 for April Pension Payroll in the amount of $1,159,592.48
• Pension application for Paul J. Belliveau for a total monthly amount of approximately $2,873.19
• Review and approval of the 2022 Annual Statement
• Membership applications for 10 employees across Police, School, Wiring, and Housing departments
• Annuity transfers for 9 employees to the Massachusetts Teachers’ Retirement System and Middlesex County Retirement System

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports for January and February 2023. The meeting includes discussions on management updates, staff searches, and several new business resolutions regarding housing maintenance and services.

• Resolution 2023-4: Wage Match for State Housing Program Tenants
• Resolution 2023-7 and 2023-8: Change Orders for Elevator 1 and Elevator 2
• Resolution 2023-9: Designer selection for Sunset Towers Federal Pacific Panel Replacement Project
• Resolution 2023-10: Low Bidder for oil furnace to heat pump conversion at 91 Malburn St.
• Resolution 2023-11: Acceptance of proposal for auditing services

Recreation Commission

The Commission will review the statement of accounts and discuss several ongoing recreation projects. Items on the agenda include updates regarding the Frankie Fortuna Skate Park & Pump Track and Colburn Pond Dam engineering.

• Frankie Fortuna Skate Park & Pump Track project update
• Engineering and permitting for Colburn Pond Dam
• Barrett Park Improvements - Phase II
• Donation of chess table and benches at Barrett Park

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss proposed apprenticeship guidelines for tattooing and microblading practitioners. The meeting also includes tobacco control hearings for two local businesses.

• Proposed guidelines for Body Art Practitioner apprenticeship program (Tattooing/Microblading)
• Tobacco Control hearing: Downtown Quik Mart, 46 Mechanic St.
• Tobacco Control hearing: Country Farms, 180 Central St.

Disability Commission

The commission will review financial updates, potential new members, and budget planning for 2023. Discussion topics include police detail funding, regional meeting updates, and website development.

• Update on funds for Police Details
• Update on Monument Square plans regarding HP
• Review of HP signage on city-owned property and schools
• Check on HP toilets at City Events
• 2023 budget planning

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding Notices of Intent for residential construction on View Street and Day Street, as well as a roadway extension at Orchard Hill Park Drive and Pioneer Drive. The commission will also discuss modifications to an existing Order of Conditions and planning for the wetland ordinance.

• Public hearing for single-family house construction at View Street (DEP File #199-1174)
• Public hearing for garage construction in a wetland buffer zone at 115 Day Street
• Public hearing for roadway extension and utility installation at Orchard Hill Park Drive & Pioneer Drive (DEP #199-1175)
• Modification to existing Order of Conditions (DEP File #199-1144)
• Open discussion on wetland ordinance planning

The Commission approved a city roadway extension at Orchard Hill Park Drive and a residential garage at 115 Day Street. A hearing for a single-family home on View Street was continued to April 25, and a permit was issued for wild tree seedling collection on Monoosnoc Trail.

• Approved garage construction at 115 Day Street (6-0)
• Approved roadway extension and utilities at Orchard Hill Park Drive & Pioneer Drive (6-0)
• Continued View Street single-family house hearing to April 25 (6-0)
• Approved modification for turnaround and retaining wall on Commissioner Cichy's property (5-0)
• Approved permit for Scott Buchanan to collect wild tree seedlings from Monoosnoc Trail (6-0)
• Approved 2/14/23 meeting minutes with one change (6-0)
• Approved 3/28/23 meeting minutes with changes (6-0)

Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review library reports and discuss administrative matters. The agenda includes discussions on building expenses and staff time off requests.

• Building expenses
• Transfer requests
• Director time off requests
• Friday holidays
• Gala attendance

City Council

The Leominster City Council will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider several items, including a $1.4 million transfer for capital projects, an amendment to non-union salaries, and new ordinances regulating gun and ammunition sales. The council will also vote on a CDBG budget, a COLA increase, and contract awards for banking and ambulance billing services.

• Appropriation of $1,401,825 from Excess and Deficiency for FY2023 capital requests (e.g., Library $331,000, Fire $231,250, Highway $257,200)
• Appropriation of $125,000 to Fire Department Capital Account
• Public hearing on ordinance to regulate commercial sale of firearms and ammunition (Chapter 14 Section 22)
• Public hearing on ordinance to regulate firearm sales by pawnshops (Chapter 11 Section 7.1)
• Request to adopt COLA increase from 3% to 5% for retirement system

The City Council approved $1,401,825 in transfers from the Excess and Deficiency Account to fund various department capital requests. Council also granted an amendment to the non-union employee salary and wage scale for FY2024. Additionally, several secondhand dealer license renewals were approved.

• Approved $1,401,825 appropriation for FY2023 Capital Requests (8-0, with one abstention for School Dept)
• Approved amendment to Non-Union employee salary and wage scale for FY2024 (8-0)
• Granted license renewals for Upscale Consignment, GameStop, Best Buy, and Fred’s Auction (8-0 each)
• Confirmed reappointment of Susan Shelton to Library Board of Trustees (8-0)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance to prohibit parking on both sides of Lock Drive (7-0-1)
• Set public hearings for April 24 regarding CDBG Budget (8-0) and firearm sale ordinances (8-0 each)
• Granted leave to withdraw without prejudice for $125,000 Fire Department appropriation (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on a request from Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella to amend the non-union employee salary and wage scale for FY2024, including changes to non-union positions and classifications. The hearing is required by the city charter and will take place before the council's regular meeting.

• Public hearing on FY2024 non-union salary and wage scale amendment
• Proposed amendment to non-union positions and classifications
• Request submitted by Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will hold its regular scheduled meeting, including a public forum, review of previous minutes, and consideration of several new license applications. These include a livery license, one-day special licenses for alcohol, a change of manager, and an entertainment license.

• Livery license for Limoprise, LLC at 14 Water Tower Place No. 1038
• One-day special license for Latitude Beverage/90+ Cellars at 137 Mill Street
• One-day special license for Tavern 13 at 13 Central Street
• Change of manager for Longhorn Steakhouse at 227 North Main Street
• Entertainment license for Brazucao Lanches at 810 Main Street

Planning Board

The Leominster Planning Board will hold public meetings on three site plan applications: a warehouse addition at 8 Mohawk Drive, a parking lot reconfiguration at 840 North Main Street, and a bank/restaurant/retail development with drive-thrus at 10 Jungle Road. The board will also discuss next steps for the Day Street Subdivision and receive the Planning & Development Director's report. No minutes or plans were submitted for this meeting.

• Continued site plan review for warehouse addition at 8 Mohawk Drive (Map 323, Parcels 6,8,9,10)
• Site plan for parking area reconfiguration at 840 North Main Street (Map 153, Parcel 206A)
• Site plan for bank with drive-thru, restaurant with drive-thru, and retail at 10 Jungle Road (Map 300, Parcel 13A)
• Discussion on next course of action for Day Street Subdivision, Sawyer Way, New England Land Co.
• Planning & Development Director's Report for April 3, 2023

The Board approved a warehouse addition at 8 Mohawk Drive and a parking lot reconfiguration at 840 North Main Street. A proposal for a bank and Starbucks at 10 Jungle Road was continued for further traffic review. The Board also authorized a review of the Day Street Subdivision to address incomplete road work.

• Approved warehouse addition at 8 Mohawk Drive (6-0)
• Approved 10 waivers for 840 North Main Street parking reconfiguration (6-0)
• Approved site plan for 840 North Main Street parking (6-0)
• Continued 10 Jungle Road bank/restaurant application to 5/1/23 (6-0)
• Authorized Planning Director to review approved plans and conditions for Day Street Subdivision (6-0)
• Authorized Planning Director to consult DPW and City Solicitor regarding Day Street road acceptance and guardrail responsibility (6-0)

Leominster School Committee

The committee will meet via Microsoft Teams to discuss the FY24 budget and various action items. The agenda includes presentations on the fiscal year 2024 budget and surplus equipment.

• FY24 Budget Presentation by Melanie Mikels
• Discussion of surplus equipment
• Approval of contracts
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Police Station Building Committee

The Police Station Building Committee will meet to receive a construction update and approve meeting notes. The committee is also scheduled to review and approve invoices.

• Construction update
• Invoice approvals

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will hold a meeting at the Leominster Senior Center. The agenda includes reports from the Director regarding finance, house, outreach, personnel, policy and planning, and nominating committees.

• Director's report covering finance, house, outreach, personnel, policy and planning, and nominating

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding several Notices of Intent under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. The meeting also includes discussions on vernal pool surveys, drainage issues on Hillery Rd, and maintenance for the Boutelle Conservation Area.

• Public hearing for in-ground pool removal at 11 Wildflower Rd
• Public hearing for tree removal and coop construction at 445 North Street
• Public hearing for single-family home construction at 99 Granite Street
• Public hearing for gas main installation between 508 and 592 West Street
• Discussion regarding Hillery Rd drainage issues

The Commission approved orders of conditions for a gas main installation on West Street and residential work at 11 Wildflower Road and 99 Granite Street. A request for a chicken coop at 445 North Street was continued to May 9. The board also issued certificates of compliance for the Uno restaurant site.

• Approved order of conditions for pool removal at 11 Wildflower Rd (5-0)
• Approved order of conditions for home construction at 99 Granite St (6-0)
• Approved order of conditions for gas main installation on West Street (5-1)
• Continued hearing for chicken coop at 445 North Street to May 9 (6-0)
• Found order DEP #199-256 (905 Merriam Ave) invalid (7-0)
• Found order DEP #199-533 (905 Merriam Ave) invalid (7-0)
• Found order DEP #199-536 (905 Merriam Ave) complete (7-0)
• Granted conditional permission to collect wild tree seedlings at Monoosnoc trail

Cultural Council

The Leominster Cultural Council is holding its regular monthly meeting to review the status of FY22 and FY23 grants, approve prior meeting minutes, and hear the treasurer's report. The council will also discuss public relations, old and new business, including welcoming a new member and holding elections at the next meeting.

• Review of FY22 and FY23 grant statuses
• Approval of January 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Welcome new member
• Elections scheduled for next meeting

The Council approved the minutes from the January 11, 2023 meeting and reached a consensus to continue hosting a table at the Johnny Appleseed Festival. The meeting also served to welcome new member Matthew Valeri and review the status of FY 2022 and FY 2023 grants.

• Approved January 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Consensus reached to host a table at the Johnny Appleseed Festival

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board will review and approve minutes, warrants, and funding transfers, including a $1.1 million March pension payroll. They will also consider new membership applications, a pension application, and discuss a possible COLA adjustment and conference attendance.

• Warrants totaling over $1.37 million, including $1,111,254.88 for March pension payroll
• 12 new membership applications from city departments including police and schools
• Pension application for May L. Tom, Library Head of Technical Services, retiring April 1 with $3,519.54 monthly
• Discussion and possible motion on 7/1/2022 COLA
• Possible motion to attend Spring 2023 Conference in Hyannis (June 4-7)

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and conduct interviews for an Owner's Project Manager (OPM). The agenda also includes new and old business items. No other substantive decisions are listed.

• OPM interviews
• Approval of minutes
• New/Old business

City Council

The City Council will consider several funding requests from the Mayor, including capital transfers and fire department overtime. The body will also review secondhand dealer license renewals and a utility pole installation on Litchfield St.

• Appropriation of $1,401,825.00 for FY2023 Capital Requests across various departments
• Appropriation of $250,000.00 for Fire Department Public Safety Overtime Account
• Appropriation of $125,000.00 for Fire Department Capital Account
• National Grid request to install one 45ft pole on Litchfield St
• Secondhand license renewals for GameStop, Best Buy, and Upscale Consignment

The City Council voted to deny a request to aggregate electricity loads for residents and businesses. The council also approved several budget appropriations for public safety and infrastructure, and banned parking on Lock Drive.

• Denied request to aggregate electricity load for residents and businesses (8-0)
• Approved no-parking ordinance for both sides of Lock Drive (7-0-1)
• Approved $250,000 appropriation for Fire Department Public Safety Overtime (7-0-1)
• Approved $400,000 for Snow & Ice expense and overtime accounts (8-0)
• Approved $409,033.54 appropriation to Treasurer Expense Account for IRS fine (8-0)
• Approved $10,998.83 for Disability Commission Parking Fines Expense Account (7-0-1)
• Confirmed appointment of Mark Piscione to the Zoning Board of Appeals (8-0)
• Approved National Grid petition to install a pole on Litchfield St (8-0)

City Council

The City Council is holding a continued public hearing regarding a request from National Grid to install equipment on a public way. The request involves placing a pole and fixtures to support a load break switch for upcoming DPW culvert construction.

• Request by National Grid to install one 45ft class HI Pole on Litchfield St
• Proposed location is approximately 630 feet southwest of the Elm Hill Ave intersection

Other Meetings

The committee will hold a meeting to discuss possible events and introduce a logo. Members will also discuss the potential formation of several subcommittees.

• Introduction of Logo
• Discussion of possible subcommittees including Parade, Commemorative Coin, Ambassador, Souvenir Calendar, Education, and Exhibit committees

Recreation Commission

The Commission will review several recreation projects and grant opportunities. Discussion includes updates on the Frankie Fortuna Skate Park & Pump Track and Barrett Park Improvements.

• Frankie Fortuna Skate Park & Pump Track
• Colburn Pond Dam engineering and permitting
• Barrett Park Improvements - Phase II
• United Way Teen Program Grant
• Proposed additional teen league basketball award

The Commission approved the creation of a Teen Basketball Award in memory of Austin Aryee. The board also reviewed summer program restructuring, including new names, locations, and pricing for youth camps.

• Approved creation of Teen Basketball Award in Memory of Austin Aryee
• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes

Fall Brook Building Committee

The Fall Brook Building Committee is meeting to discuss the OPM hiring process. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

• OPM Hiring Process

Planning Board

The Leominster Planning Board will hold public hearings on a warehouse addition at 8 Mohawk Drive and a major modification for a manufacturing, office, and retail project at 791 Research Drive. The board will also review new site plan applications for a parking reconfiguration at 840 North Main Street and a bank, restaurant, and retail complex at 10 Jungle Road. Additionally, the board will receive status updates on three other pending site plans and a zoning amendment regarding lot width in the RR district.

• Public hearing for Site Plan Application at 8 Mohawk Drive (Map 323, Parcels 6,8,9,10) for a warehouse addition
• Public hearing for Major Modification of Site Plan at 791 Research Drive (Map 503, Parcels 3-11) for manufacturing, office, and retail use
• Review of Site Plan Application at 840 North Main Street (Map 153, Parcel 206A) to reconfigure parking area
• Review of Site Plan Application at 10 Jungle Road (Map 300, Parcel 13A) for a bank with drive-thru, restaurant with drive-thru, and retail
• Discussion of Zoning Amendment regarding Lot Width in RR district

The Board approved a major modification for a manufacturing, office, and retail site at 791 Research Drive. A warehouse addition at 8 Mohawk Drive was continued to a future meeting to allow for the submission of architectural elevations. Two new site plan applications were scheduled for the April 3 meeting.

• Approved Major Modification of Site Plan for 791 Research Drive (6-0)
• Accepted waiver for landscape architect requirement at 791 Research Drive (6-0)
• Continued Site Plan Application for 8 Mohawk Drive warehouse addition to 4/3/23 (6-0)
• Accepted landscaping plan waiver for 8 Mohawk Drive
• Scheduled 840 North Main Street parking reconfiguration for 4/3/23 (6-0)
• Scheduled 10 Jungle Road bank and restaurant application for 4/3/23 (6-0)
• Rescheduled DPW Subdivision Regulation updates to 5/1/23 (6-0)

Leominster School Committee

The subcommittee will meet to discuss school committee goals and new or old business. The agenda includes discussions regarding the Use of Facilities Policy and the Student Bill of Rights.

• Use of Facilities Policy discussion
• Student Bill of Rights discussion

Leominster School Committee

The School Committee will meet remotely via Microsoft Teams to conduct various business. The agenda includes presentations regarding the Women of Color Series, LHS and CTEi, and a Virtual Platform Application.

• Women of Color Series presentation
• LHS and CTEi presentations
• Virtual Platform Application discussion
• Approval of March 6, 2023 minutes
• Policy Subcommittee and Finance Updates reports

Council on Aging

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The board will review committee reports and address old and new business.

Board of Trustees

The Personnel Subcommittee and potentially the full Board of Trustees will conduct a quarterly review of the 2023 Director’s Areas of Focus and Corresponding Goals. The meeting may transition to a Committee of the Whole if a quorum of Trustees is present.

• Quarterly review of 2023 Director’s Areas of Focus and Corresponding Goals

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports for January and February 2023. The meeting includes discussions on a new resident board member appointment and a hot water loop project at Sunset Towers.

• Resolution 2023-4: Unrecoverable Quarterly Debt Write-off
• Resolution 2023-5: Acceptance of low bidder for Domestic Hot Water Loop Replacement at Sunset Towers (667-3) Elderly Development DHCD Project #153134
• Appointment of new resident board member Yaw Addow
• Approval of January and February 2023 financial reports

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission is meeting to discuss updates on police detail funding and accessibility signage on city property. The body will also review plans for Monument Square and budget ideas for 2023.

• Update on funding for Police Details
• Review of plans for Monument Square regarding H P
• Review of H P signage on city-owned public property and schools
• Review of H P toilets at City Events
• Budget planning for 2023

Other Meetings

The Department of Public Utilities is requesting comments on a petition from Massachusetts Electric Company and Nantucket Electric Company (National Grid). The companies seek to implement new energy efficiency charges effective May 1, 2023, to cover program costs exceeding other funding sources.

• Proposed residential rate: 2.395 cents per kWh
• Proposed low-income residential rate: 0.302 cents per kWh
• Proposed commercial and industrial rate: 1.129 cents per kWh
• Estimated monthly bill increase of $2.68 for residential customers using 600 kWh
• Estimated monthly bill increase of $0.43 to $0.44 for low-income residential customers using 600 kWh

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding several Notices of Intent under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. These include an in-ground pool removal, tree removal and coop construction, a single-family home build, and a gas main installation.

• Pool removal at 11 Wildflower Rd (DEP File #199-1172)
• Tree removal, coop construction, and machine work at 445 North Street
• Single-family home construction in the riverfront area at 99 Granite Street (DEP File #199-1171)
• Gas main installation beneath Monoosnoc Brook between 508 and 592 West Street (DEP File #199-1170)
• Discussion on wetland ordinance planning

City Council

The City Council will vote on several appropriation requests from the Mayor, including funds for public safety, snow removal, and infrastructure. The body will also conduct interviews for board appointments and hold a public hearing regarding utility poles on Litchfield St.

• Proposed $4,000,000 appropriation to the Stabilization Fund from the Excess and Deficiency Account
• Proposed $250,000 appropriation for Fire Department Public Safety Overtime
• Proposed $400,000 for Snow & Ice expense and overtime accounts
• Public hearing for National Grid to install a pole and fixtures on Litchfield St
• Election of Katelyn Huffman as City Clerk for a term expiring April 15, 2028

The City Council approved several million dollars in fund transfers for the stabilization fund, water, and sewer departments. The Council also granted the acceptance of the Orchard Hill Park Drive extension and confirmed the reelection of City Clerk Katelyn Huffman.

• Approved $4,000,000 transfer to Stabilization Fund (9-0)
• Approved $902,226.56 transfer to Sewer Department Capital Outlay (9-0)
• Approved $382,351.90 transfer to Water Department Capital Outlay (9-0)
• Approved $12,000 transfer to City Council Advertising Account (9-0)
• Granted street acceptance for Orchard Hill Park Drive extension (9-0)
• Confirmed reelection of Katelyn Huffman as City Clerk (6-3)
• Confirmed appointments of Suzanne Koehler, Yaw Asante Addow, and Matthew Valeri (9-0)
• Granted secondhand dealers license for Peyton’s Flea Market (9-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request from National Grid to install utility infrastructure. The proposal involves placing a pole and fixtures on Litchfield St to support a load break switch for upcoming culvert construction by the Leominster DPW.

• Request by National Grid to install one 45ft class HI Pole on Litchfield St
• Permission to lay and maintain underground laterals, cables, and wires in public ways

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will hold public hearings for three new alcohol licenses and review several new license applications. The body will also consider a one-day special license for The Taste of Leominster.

• Public hearing: Rio Bravo Tacos & Tequila (9 Orchard Hill Park Drive) for new all alcoholic beverages on-premises license
• Public hearing: Inwood Brunch & Lounge (785 North Main Street) for new all alcoholic beverages on-premises license
• Public hearing: D’Errico’s Meat & Deli (1123 Central Street) for new wine and malt off-premises license
• One-day special license for The Taste of Leominster
• Class II dealer licenses for Cyber Auto, Inc. (689 North Main Street) and L&L Auto Sales (591 North Main Street)

Board of Trustees

The Leominster Public Library Board of Trustees will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss a donor list update, fundraising plan, spending recommendations, and combining unrestricted trusts into an endowment. The meeting is open to the public.

• Donor list update
• Fundraising plan
• Spending recommendations
• Combining unrestricted trusts into endowment

Board of Trustees

The Leominster Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the FY2024 budget, a staffing update including a job description for Head of Technical Services, and proposals from the Friends of the Library for vending machines and a wall-mounted sign. Other items include an Adult Audiovisual Collection Development Policy and a director time-off request.

• FY2024 Budget discussion
• Head of Technical Services job description
• Friends of the Library vending machines proposal
• Friends of the Library wall-mounted sign proposal
• Adult Audiovisual Collection Development Policy

Planning Board

The Planning Board will receive a report from the Planning & Development Director regarding the UPWP status and Ava Way. The meeting also includes information on upcoming continuing education for the CTPC.

• Ava Way update
• UPWP status update
• CTPC continuing education scheduled for 3/18/23

The Board approved a site plan for a Taco John's restaurant and amended subdivision regulations regarding Mylar signature timeframes. It also declared New England Land Co. Inc. in default and seized a performance guarantee for the Sawyer Way project. Additionally, the Board recommended the City Council accept the Orchard Hill extension and grant an Order of Taking.

• Approved Site Plan for Taco John’s Restaurant at 536 North Main Street (7-0)
• Approved Subdivision Regulations Amendment extending Mylar signature timeframe to six months (7-0)
• Declared New England Land Co. Inc. in default and seized $84,256.75 surety for Sawyer Way (6-0)
• Recommended City Council accept Orchard Hill Extension (Petition C-48) (6-0)
• Recommended City Council grant Order of Taking for Orchard Hill Park Drive extension (Petition C-49) (6-0)
• Authorized request for 1771 Locke Drive to submit Modification of Site Plan within 30 days (6-0)
• Scheduled warehouse addition site plan for 8 Mohawk Drive for 3/20/23 (7-0)
• Scheduled site plan modification for 791 Research Drive for 3/20/23 (7-0)

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee will meet remotely to discuss and vote on several action items, including the FY24 school calendar, acceptance of donations, and disposal of obsolete equipment. Presentations will cover Fall Brook Elementary School, the Johnny Appleseed Playground, and a graduation/dropout rate report. The meeting also includes an executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Vote on FY24 Calendar
• Acceptance of a Donation
• Obsolete Equipment disposal
• Fall Brook Elementary School Presentation
• Graduation Dropout Rate Report

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review minutes from the previous meeting and discuss proposed lifeguard regulations. Additionally, a Title V local upgrade variance request for 1175 Elm Street will be considered.

• Discussion regarding proposed lifeguard regulations
• Title V local upgrade variance request for 1175 Elm Street

Zoning Board of Appeals

This meeting was originally scheduled for February 28 but has been postponed to April 11. The board will consider a special permit to increase the number of cars for sale at 91 Main Street, plus several new cases involving signs and variances.

• Continued case: Khairallah El Hayek seeks special permit to increase cars for sale from 11 to 27 at 91 Main Street
• Entertainment Cinemas seeks modification of special permit for off-premises sign at 20 Commercial Road
• Dan Muller/Colcon LLC seeks special permit for 30-foot free-standing sign at 2 Jungle Road
• Peter Cole seeks variance to build attached garage at 99 Flaggler Road
• Lisa Laurano seeks variance to convert garage into living space at 37 Hawley Avenue

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on five Notices of Intent under the Wetlands Protection Act, covering projects such as a warehouse addition at 8 Mohawk Drive, a gas main installation beneath Monoosnoc Brook, and a single-family home at 99 Granite Street. The meeting also includes continued hearings, enforcement updates, and discussion of a potential wetland ordinance.

• Public hearing on warehouse addition at 8 Mohawk Drive (DEP #199-1169)
• Public hearing on gas main installation beneath Monoosnoc Brook along West Street (DEP #199-1170)
• Public hearing on single-family home construction at 99 Granite Street
• Public hearing on tree removal and coop construction at 445 North Street
• Enforcement items at 1771 Lock Drive, 45 Stagecoach Road, and 429 Mechanic Street

The Commission approved an order of conditions for a warehouse addition at 8 Mohawk Drive and a negative 2 determination for a water connection at 61 Lowe Street. Several other public hearings were continued to March 14, 2023, and a certificate of compliance was issued for 546 Prospect St.

• Approved order of conditions for warehouse addition at 8 Mohawk Drive (6-0)
• Approved negative 2 determination for water connection at 61 Lowe Street (6-0)
• Approved certificate of compliance for 546 Prospect St (6-0)
• Continued gas main installation hearing (West Street) to 3/14/23 (6-0)
• Continued tree removal and coop construction hearing (445 North Street) to 3/14/23 (6-0)
• Continued single-family home construction hearing (99 Granite Street) to 3/14/23 (6-0)
• Continued pool removal hearing (11 Wildflower Rd) to 3/14/23 (6-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss several large fund transfers for the Stabilization, Sewer, and Water departments. The body is also deciding on the acceptance and taking of the Orchard Hill Park Drive extension and various board appointments.

• Appropriation of $4,000,000 to the Stabilization Fund from the Excess and Deficiency Account
• Appropriation of $902,226.56 to the Sewer Department Capital Outlay Expense Account
• Appropriation of $382,351.90 to the Water Department Capital Outlay Expense Account
• Request to accept and grant the Order of Taking for Orchard Hill Park Drive extension
• Proposed parking ban on both sides of Lock Drive

The City Council adopted the city's final Hazard Mitigation Plan and confirmed several board appointments. Multiple funding appropriations were approved for the police, cemetery, and building departments. A proposal for community electricity aggregation was delayed for further research.

• Adopted final Hazard Mitigation Plan (9-0)
• Confirmed Robert Sicard to Conservation Commission (9-0)
• Confirmed School Building Committee for Fall Brook Elementary School (9-0)
• Approved $32,163 for Cemetery Capital PY- Building Rehab Account (9-0)
• Approved $9,000 for Police Department Expense Account (9-0)
• Approved $7,100 for Collective Bargaining Contract Services Account (9-0)
• Ratified $20,000 for Building Department Expense Account (9-0)
• Gave further time to community electricity aggregation proposal (9-0)

City Council

The City Council holds a continued public hearing on National Grid's request to install and relocate utility poles on Chalmers Street to reconfigure services and reduce sag in overhead lines. The hearing was continued from January 23, 2023.

• National Grid to install 1 JO pole and relocate 1 JO pole on Chalmers St
• Work begins 35 feet west of Hoover St intersection, extending 10 feet north
• Pole #15-02 installed to reconfigure services and reduce sag in overhead lines

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will hold informational hearings for multiple new liquor licenses, including on-premises and off-premises permits. The meeting also includes a request for a one-day special license for an art showcase.

• One-day special license for Otherworld Art Showcase at 375 Harvard Street
• New all alcoholic beverages on-premises license hearing for Rio Bravo Tacos & Tequila at 9 Orchard Hill Park Drive
• New all alcoholic beverages on-premises license hearing for In-Wood Bar & Grill at 785 North Main Street
• New all alcoholic beverages on-premises license hearing for Garibaldi Mexican Restaurant at 285 Central Street
• New wine and malt off-premises license hearing for D’Errico’s Meat & Deli at 1123 Central Street

Recreation Commission

The Leominster Recreation Commission will meet on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at 4:30 PM at 40 Barrett Parkway. The agenda includes approval of January minutes, a statement of accounts, park bench selection, and several facility requests (Beacon of Hope Walk for Hope, LaPointe Matrimony Ceremony, Leominster Center for Excellence Graduation). The commission will also discuss projects and grants, including the Frankie Fortuna Skate Park & Pump Track, engineering and permitting for Colburn Pond Dam, Barrett Park Improvements Phase II, and the United Way Teen Program Grant. Other items include license agreements and a discount for city employees.

• Frankie Fortuna Skate Park & Pump Track
• Engineering and permitting for Colburn Pond Dam
• Barrett Park Improvements - Phase II
• United Way Teen Program Grant
• Facility requests: Beacon of Hope Walk for Hope, LaPointe Matrimony Ceremony, Leominster Center for Excellence Graduation

The Recreation Commission approved a new memorial bench style with a 50-year guarantee and a 10% discount for city employees. The board also approved three facility use requests for Barrett Park and the January meeting minutes.

• Approved memorial bench design with 50-year guarantee at a cost of $2,500 (unanimous)
• Approved 10% discount for city employees (unanimous)
• Approved facility requests for Walk for Hope, Lapointe Matrimony Ceremony, and Leominster Center for Excellence Graduation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 17, 2023 meeting (unanimous)

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board will review pension applications and membership additions. The board is scheduled to discuss a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) increase and the associated funding schedule. Members will also consider a motion regarding remote participation for board members.

• Discussion and possible vote on 3% vs 5% COLA increase
• January Pension Payroll warrant of $1,183,195.86
• Pension application for Jayne A. Sideleau with a total monthly amount of approximately $2,772.14
• Approval of 7 new membership applications for Leominster Public School Department employees
• Review of 2023 interest rate set at 0.1%

Police Station Building Committee

The committee is meeting to receive a construction update regarding the Leominster Police Headquarters. The agenda also includes approving meeting notes and invoices.

• Construction update for Leominster Police Headquarters
• Approval of meeting notes
• Approval of invoices

Housing Authority

The Leominster Housing Authority Board will vote on three resolutions, including authorizing completion certificates for the Sunset Towers Balcony Repair Project and executing a financial assistance contract. The board will also hear reports on new hires, management agreements, and state housing guidance.

• Resolution 2023-1: Authorize signing of completion certificates for Sunset Towers Balcony Repair Project (#153107)
• Resolution 2023-2: Authorize Executive Director to execute Contract for Financial Assistance
• Resolution 2023-3: Year End Certifications
• New Assistant Housing Manager hired, started January 3, 2023
• Management agreements with other towns/cities under discussion

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold two public hearings under the Wetlands Protection Act: one for paving a driveway and clearing brush at 871 Pleasant Street, and another for replacing an electrical utility pole at 189 Litchfield Street. The meeting also includes continued hearings, updates on a Greening the Gateway Cities grant, and a flooding update on Mechanic Street.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for driveway and brush work at 871 Pleasant Street (riverfront area)
• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for utility pole replacement at 189 Litchfield Street
• Continued hearing for removal of an in-ground pool at 11 Wildflower Rd
• Discussion of Greening the Gateway Cities Implementation Grant
• Mechanic Street flooding update: footbridge removed, culvert unclogged by DPW

The Commission approved orders of conditions for a driveway at 871 Pleasant Street and a utility pole relocation at 189 Litchfield Street. A certificate of compliance for 261 Granite Street was also approved. The board discussed potential new signage and a local wetlands ordinance.

• Approved order of conditions for driveway paving and brush clearing at 871 Pleasant Street (5-0)
• Approved order of conditions for electrical pole replacement at 189 Litchfield Street (5-0)
• Approved certificate of compliance for 261 Granite Street (5-0)

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission is meeting to review several business license renewals and new applications. The body will consider requests for auto dealer, livery, and rooming house licenses.

• VP Auto Repair & Sales (39 Pleasant Street) 2023 class II dealer license renewal
• Prestige Livery (560 North Main Street, C-302) livery license application
• Otherworld Art Showcase (375 Harvard Street) one-day special license
• SGS Holdings, LLC (58 Grove Avenue) rooming house license
• Perfect Motors (257 Central Street) class II dealer license

City Council

The City Council will hold public hearings on National Grid pole installations on Chalmers and Elm Streets, then consider several appropriations from the Stabilization Fund, including $9,000 for police expenses and $51,536 for police replacement equipment. A second reading of an ordinance would increase ambulance service fees from 150% to 250% above Medicare rates for both Basic and Advanced Life Support. The council will also vote on adopting the city's Hazard Mitigation Plan and appointing members to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Conservation Commission.

• Second reading of ordinance to raise ambulance service fees from 150% to 250% above Medicare rates (C-35)
• Appropriation of $51,536 from Stabilization Fund for Police Department replacement equipment (C-40)
• Appropriation of $9,000 from Stabilization Fund for Police Department expenses (C-43)
• Appropriation of $7,100 from Stabilization Fund for a Police Chief assessment center (C-44)
• Public hearings on National Grid pole installations on Chalmers St and Elm St (17-23, 18-23)

The City Council approved several fund transfers for police equipment and building expenses. The council also adopted a second reading of an ordinance increasing ambulance service fees. A petition for a new utility pole on Elm St was granted, while a similar request for Chalmers St was tabled.

• Approved $51,536 transfer from Stabilization Fund to Police Department Replacement Equipment Account (8-0)
• Approved $20,000 transfer from Stabilization Fund to Building Department Expense Account (8-0)
• Adopted ordinance increasing ambulance service fees for BLS and ALS to 250% of Medicare recommended allowances (8-0)
• Granted National Grid petition to install pole 54-5 on Elm St (7-0-1)
• Tabled National Grid petition for Chalmers St pole installation for further time (7-0-1)
• Tabled request to aggregate city electricity load for further information (8-0)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on National Grid's request to install and relocate utility poles on Chalmers Street. The work includes installing one pole and relocating another to reconfigure services and reduce sag in overhead lines. The hearing is scheduled for February 13, 2023.

• National Grid requests permission to install 1 JO pole and relocate 1 JO pole on Chalmers St
• Work begins approximately 35 feet west of Hoover St intersection and continues 10 feet north
• Pole #15-02 installation to reconfigure services to house and reduce sag in overhead lines
• Public hearing set for Monday, February 13, 2023 at 6:50 P.M. in City Council Chambers

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a request from National Grid to install utility equipment. The proposal involves placing a pole and fixtures on a public way to support new underground service.

• Request by National Grid to install one JO Pole on Elm St
• Installation location approximately 275 feet west of the Hill St intersection

Board of Trustees

The Leominster Public Library Board of Trustees Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss old business including the 2007 Donor Database, and new business including the Fundraising Plan for CY2023 and the Kendall Tavern Auction List. The meeting is scheduled for February 13, 2023 at 4:00 PM in the Historical Conference Room.

• Discussion of 2007 Donor Database
• Fundraising Plan for CY2023
• Kendall Tavern Auction List

Board of Trustees

The Leominster Public Library Board of Trustees will hold an organizational meeting covering routine business including staff introductions, a library report, and patron issues. New business items include a staffing update, a Marcia O’Donnell Art Fund request from the Adult Services Department, director goals for 2023, and funding for capital projects.

• Marcia O’Donnell Art Fund Request from Adult Services Department
• Director Goals for Calendar Year 2023
• Funding for Capital Projects
• Staffing Update

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will meet to plan the 2023 budget and discuss a celebration for the Rail Trail on June 22. The body will also consider a possible donation for an AED and ways to update its website and promotion.

• Budget planning for 2023
• Rail Trail Celebration on June 22
• Possible donation for AED
• Website update and commission promotion
• Discussion regarding new members

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee is holding a regular meeting, conducted remotely via Microsoft Teams due to the Governor's COVID-19 orders. The agenda includes presentations on the Women of Color Series, Northwest School, mid-year assessments, and committee goals, along with routine items like public comment, minutes approval, and subcommittee reports. The meeting is largely informational with one action item on obsolete equipment.

• Presentation: Women of Color Series
• Presentation: Northwest School
• Mid-Year Assessment review
• School Committee Goals discussion
• Action item: Obsolete Equipment

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a Taco John’s restaurant site plan at 536 North Main Street. The board is also scheduled to review subdivision regulation amendments and discuss compliance for several existing site plans.

• Public hearing: Site Plan Application for 536 North Main Street (Taco John’s)
• Review of Subdivision Regulations Amendments
• Determination of modification type for 135 Commercial Road (Home Depot)
• Compliance discussion for 155 Tanzio Road site plan
• Compliance discussion for 1771 Locke Drive site plan

The Board approved a temporary site plan modification for Home Depot to reduce parking spaces for spring seasonal storage. A site plan for a proposed Taco John's was continued to March 6 due to parking and accessibility concerns. The Board also initiated a process to potentially declare the Day Street Subdivision in default.

• Approved temporary parking reduction to 44 spaces for Home Depot from 3/15/23 to 8/1/23 (7-0)
• Approved Home Depot's temporary site plan application as a minor modification (7-0)
• Tabled Taco John's site plan application for 536 North Main Street until 3/6/23 (7-0)
• Retracted cease-and-desist order for 155 Tanzio Road (7-0)
• Requested DPW provide comprehensive cost estimates for Day Street Subdivision by 2/20/23 (6-0)
• Authorized notice to be sent to Day Street Subdivision developer and surety regarding potential default (6-0)
• Scheduled public meeting for 3/6/23 to update subdivision regulations timeframe from 6 weeks to 6 months (7-0)
• Approved keeping current Chairman and Vice-Chair until May 2023 (7-0)

Board of Trustees

The Leominster Public Library Board of Trustees will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss a draft of the 2023 Director's Areas of Focus and Corresponding Goals. The meeting includes an open forum and approval of minutes. If a quorum is present, discussion will be limited to the listed agenda items.

• Discussion of draft 2023 Director's Areas of Focus and Corresponding Goals

Contributory Retirement Board

The Leominster Contributory Retirement Board will hold its monthly meeting to review and approve minutes from December 22, 2022, and discuss warrants, funding, and new membership applications. The board will also consider refund deduction applications, pension applications, death notifications, and transfers to another system.

• Review and approve minutes from December 22, 2022 regular meeting
• Warrants and funding discussion
• New membership applications
• Pension applications
• Deaths and transfers to another system

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to consider a special permit for a business at 91 Main St and a variance for a building addition at 665 Mechanic St.

• Case #5-23: Special Permit for Khairallah El Hayek to increase cars for sale from 11 to 27 at 91 Main St
• Case #6-23: Variance for Thomas R. Carignan regarding side setback requirements for a building addition at 665 Mechanic St

Conservation Commission

The Leominster Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two Notices of Intent under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. One hearing concerns paving a driveway and brush clearing at 871 Pleasant Street; the other involves removal of an in-ground pool at 11 Wildflower Road. The commission will also discuss a Notice of Intent for work already done on Litchfield Street and receive updates on a chicken coop at 689 Wachusett Street.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for driveway paving and brush clearing at 871 Pleasant Street (DEP File #199-1167)
• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for removal of an in-ground pool at 11 Wildflower Road (DEP file not yet issued)
• New Business: NOI to be filed by Haley Ward for work already done on Litchfield Street (Map & parcel 356-5)
• Old Business: Updates on 689 Wachusett St chicken coop (DEP file #199-1158)
• Certificates of Compliance for 30 Commonwealth Circle (DEP #199-0459) and 495 Main St (DEP #199-1111)

The Commission approved a partial certificate of compliance for 60 Commonwealth Circle and a modification for the A1/B2 transmission line. A public hearing for a pool removal at 11 Wildflower Rd was continued pending a DEP file number.

• Issued partial certificate of compliance for 60 Commonwealth Circle (6-0)
• Approved modification to existing order for A1/B2 transmission line (5-0)
• Continued public hearing for pool removal at 11 Wildflower Rd (6-0)
• Accepted meeting minutes from July 26, 2022 (6-0)
• Set March 24 deadline for 689 Wachusett St chicken coop deconstruction

License Commission

The Leominster License Commission will hold a regular meeting on January 23, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the T.A. Conference Room. The agenda includes eight new items: a corporate name and DBA change for Brady's at 37 Mechanic Street, a police report for Tavern 13 at 13 Central Street, an update for Senay Package & Convenience at 218 Mechanic Street, one-day special licenses for Otherworld Art Showcase (375 Harvard Street), Main Street Gift & Café (40 Main Street), and St. Anna Parish (194 Lancaster Street), a Livery License application, and a Class II Dealer License for Perfect Motors, LLC at 257 Central Street.

• Brady's at 37 Mechanic Street: change of corporate name and DBA
• Tavern 13 at 13 Central Street: police report review
• Otherworld Art Showcase at 375 Harvard Street: one-day special license
• Main Street Gift & Café at 40 Main Street: one-day special license
• St. Anna Parish at 194 Lancaster Street: one-day special license

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a regular meeting with no scheduled public hearings. Key items include a site plan review for a Taco John's restaurant with drive-thru at 536 North Main Street, consideration of amendments to subdivision regulations, and a vote on whether a Home Depot modification at 135 Commercial Road is minor or major. The board will also discuss compliance with site plan conditions for properties at 155 Tanzio Road and 1771 Locke Drive, and consider declaring the Day Street subdivision in default to use a bond for infrastructure completion.

• Site plan application for Taco John's restaurant with drive-thru at 536 North Main Street
• Review of recommended amendments to Subdivision Regulations from DPW
• Vote on temporary modification for Home Depot at 135 Commercial Road
• Discussion of compliance with site plan conditions for 155 Tanzio Road and 1771 Locke Drive
• Consideration of declaring Day Street subdivision in default to exercise bond for infrastructure

City Council

The City Council is reviewing requests for police and fire department funding, including overtime and equipment. The body is also considering an ordinance to increase ambulance service fees and a proposal to create a Human Rights Commission.

• Proposed increase of ambulance service fees from 150% to 250% of Medicare recommended allowances
• Request for $250,000 for Fire Department Public Safety Overtime and $250,000 for Police Department Emergency Overtime
• Request for $51,536 for Police Department Replacement Equipment
• Request for $50,000 for Fire Department Automotive Repair
• Petitions for National Grid and Verizon to install poles and wires on Chalmers St and Elm St

The City Council approved several appropriations from the Stabilization Fund for police and fire departments. It also adopted the first reading of an ambulance fee ordinance and confirmed a new appointment to the Conservation Commission.

• Approved $50,000 appropriation for Fire Department Automotive Repair Account (9-0)
• Approved $250,000 appropriation for Fire Department Public Safety Overtime Account (8-0)
• Ratified $250,000 appropriation for Police Department Emergency Overtime Account (9-0)
• Adopted first reading of ordinance to increase ambulance service fees (9-0)
• Confirmed appointment of James Chambers to the Conservation Commission (9-0)
• Approved 2023 Municipal Election Calendar (9-0)
• Denied motion to take petition for Human Rights Commission off the table (4-5)
• Approved second readings for Rural Residential Zone lot width, Carter Park handicap parking, and State Street no-parking ordinances (9-0 each)

Planning Board

This meeting was canceled because of inclement weather. No public hearings were scheduled. The board was to discuss several items including a site plan for a Taco John's restaurant at 536 North Main Street, subdivision regulation amendments, appointments for 2023, and compliance updates for properties at 135 Commercial Road (Home Depot), 155 Tanzio Road, and 1771 Locke Drive.

• Site plan application for Taco John's restaurant with drive-thru at 536 North Main Street
• Review of subdivision regulation amendments suggested by DPW
• Vote on chair and vice chair appointments for 2023
• Determination of minor or major modification for Home Depot at 135 Commercial Road
• Discussion of default on Day Street subdivision bond for New England Land Co.

Police Station Building Committee

The Leominster Police Station Building Committee will meet remotely to receive a construction update on the new police station project. The committee will also consider approving meeting notes and invoices, and discuss any new business.

• Construction update on the new police station
• Approval of meeting notes
• Invoice approvals
• New business

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a request to increase the number of cars for sale at 91 Main St. The board will also review a variance request for a building addition at 665 Mechanic St.

• Case #5-23: Special Permit for Khairallah El Hayek to increase cars for sale from 11 to 27 at 91 Main St
• Case #6-23: Variance for Thomas R. Carignan regarding side setback requirements for a building addition at 665 Mechanic St

Housing Authority

The Leominster Housing Authority Board will consider resolutions to authorize signing of completion certificates for the Sunset Towers Balcony Repair Project and to execute a Contract for Financial Assistance. The board will also hear an executive director report on staffing changes, including a new Assistant Housing Manager, and approve financials for the last quarter of 2022.

• Resolution 2023-1: Authorize signing of Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Final Completion for Sunset Towers Balcony Repair Project (#153107)
• Resolution 2023-2: Authorize Executive Director to execute Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) on behalf of board
• Approval of financials for October, November, and December 2022
• Hired new Assistant Housing Manager, first day January 3, 2023
• Management agreements with other towns/cities

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review and discuss proposed lifeguard regulations and an update on draft tobacco regulations. The meeting also includes the introduction of a new Code Enforcement Inspector, Jose Lopez.

• Discussion on proposed lifeguard regulations
• Update on draft tobacco regulations by Joan Hamlett
• Introduction of new Code Enforcement Inspector Jose Lopez

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee will meet remotely to accept donations totaling $13,617.84, including $2,367.84 for Project Apples, $1,000 for high school theatre, $10,000 for Leaders Prize Winners, and $250 for SEPAC. The agenda also includes presentations on Frances Drake School, ELL ACCESS updates, attendance, safety, and school committee goals.

• Accept donation of $2,367.84 for Project Apples from Leominster Community Coalition
• Accept donation of $1,000 for high school theatre
• Accept donation of $10,000 for Leaders Prize Winners
• Accept donation of $250 for SEPAC
• Presentations on Frances Drake School, ELL ACCESS, attendance, and safety updates

Leominster School Committee

The Leominster School Committee's Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review the Facilities Use Policy and discuss new or old business. The agenda is brief and contains no specific proposals, dollar amounts, or public hearings.

• Review of Facilities Use Policy

Board of Trustees

The Leominster Public Library Board of Trustees will meet as a Committee of the Whole to discuss the director's annual goals and review a draft of proposed 2023 areas of focus. The meeting is procedural and may not occur if a quorum is not present.

• Discussion of director's annual goals and review
• Draft of proposed 2023 director's areas of focus and goals

Recreation Commission

The Leominster Recreation Commission will meet to approve prior minutes, review accounts, and discuss several projects including the Frankie Fortuna Skate Park & Pump Track, engineering for the Colburn Pond Dam, and Barrett Park Improvements Phase II. They will also set the 2023 meeting schedule and discuss summer fees.

• Frankie Fortuna Skate Park & Pump Track project discussion
• Engineering and permitting for Colburn Pond Dam
• Barrett Park Improvements - Phase II
• United Way Teen Program Grant
• Summer fees discussion

The Commission approved a $5.00 fee increase for all upcoming summer programs to cover costs and hourly rate increases. Members also selected a standardized bench for the memorial bench program and approved the 2023 meeting schedule.

• Approved $5.00 fee increase per summer program
• Selected six-foot benches through Dumor for memorial bench program
• Approved 2023 recreation commission meeting schedule
• Approved minutes from October 18, 2022 meeting

Cultural Council

The Leominster Cultural Council will meet to discuss and decide on FY 2023 grant allocations. The agenda also includes a treasurer's report, public participation, and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• FY 2023 grant allocations (New Business)
• FY 22 grant status (Correspondence)
• FY 22 request for change (Correspondence)
• Treasurer's Report
• Minutes from November 21, 2022 meeting

The Council approved the revised 2023 grant allocations and a grant extension for Swan Hope Press. Members also approved the minutes from the November 21, 2022 meeting and a draft Grant Award Letter.

• Approved revised 2023 Grant Allocations
• Approved grant extension for Swan Hope Press (#5615)
• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved draft Grant Award Letter as proposed

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent to pave a driveway and clear brush at 871 Pleasant Street. The agenda also includes reviewing work on Litchfield Street and discussing forest cutting at 646 Willard Street.

• Public Hearing: Driveway paving and brush clearing at 871 Pleasant Street
• Notice of Intent for work on Litchfield Street
• MassDEP review of 16 Wildflower Rd appeal
• Forest cutting plan for 646 Willard Street
• Enforcement regarding collapsed footbridge at 429 Mechanic St

Disability Commission

The Leominster Disability Commission is meeting to discuss and plan the 2023 budget. The commission will also consider a possible donation regarding an AED. Updates will be provided on the Rail Trail Celebration, a walk in May, and a Driver Ed presentation.

• Budget planning for 2023
• Possible donation from commission about an AED
• Rail Trail Celebration on June 22
• Update about walk in May
• Update on Driver Ed presentation