Marlborough public meetings in 2024

Retirement Board

This is a regular meeting of the Marlborough Retirement Board focused on routine administrative items such as approving warrants, minutes, new members, retirements, and financial reports. The board will also enter executive session under purpose #1 to discuss the reputation, character, or discipline of an individual. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session for discussion of an individual's reputation, character, or discipline
• Approval of warrants and minutes
• Approval of new members and retirements
• Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers
• Review of financial information and PERAC correspondence

The Marlborough Retirement Board held its monthly meeting and unanimously approved all items on the agenda. This included warrants for retiree payroll, vendor payments, staff payroll, and refunds, as well as the November minutes, financial statements, new member applications, refund/rollover applications, and death notifications. The board also approved a 3% salary increase for a staff member, retroactive to November 13, 2024. No retirements or transfers were processed, and no public comments were heard.

• Approved warrants for retiree payroll, vendor, staff payroll, and refunds totaling $1,763,951.82 (4-0)
• Approved November 2024 Regular and Executive Session Minutes (4-0)
• Accepted October 2024 Bank Reconciliation and Monthly Budget (4-0)
• Accepted new member applications for eight full-time employees (4-0)
• Accepted four refund/rollover applications (4-0)
• Accepted death notifications for three retirees (4-0)
• Approved 3% salary increase for a staff member, retroactive to Nov 13, 2024 (4-0)
• Accepted PERAC Memos #30 and #31 (4-0)

City Clerk

The Marlborough Retirement Board will meet to approve retirements, refunds, transfers, and new members. The board will also review financial information and conduct an executive session regarding personnel matters.

• Approval of retirements
• Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers
• Approval of new members
• Review of financial information
• Executive session regarding personnel discipline or health

City Clerk

The Marlborough Historical Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, review correspondence, and discuss current business including a Revolution250 project update and website updates. New business includes a commission membership update. The meeting is primarily procedural with no major votes on funding or policy changes.

• Revolution250 project update
• Commission membership update
• Website update discussion
• Approval of November meeting minutes

City Clerk

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding land use and construction near wetlands and reservoirs. The body will also discuss speaker needs for the Marlborough Library Climate Café.

• 19 Ahigren Circle: Proposal to enclose back yard with a fence near wetlands
• 233 Lakeshore Dr.: Proposal to replace house, install hardscape/landscaping, and replace retaining wall along Ft. Meadow Reservoir
• 415 Elm St.: Proposal for a 203,500 square foot warehouse facility near Millham Brook (to be continued to January 9, 2025)
• Marlborough Library Climate Café: Discussion regarding speakers and topics

City Clerk

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet remotely on December 19, 2024. The agenda includes approving previous meeting minutes, reviewing a change order and construction budget, discussing the 2024-2025 finance goal, and reviewing the capital plan. The committee will also discuss an email from Fidelity and may enter executive session for negotiations with represented personnel.

• Review Change Order and Construction Budget
• Finance Goal for 2024-2025
• Review Capital Plan
• Discuss email from Fidelity

Conservation Commission

The Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several environmental permits, including a fence near wetlands at 19 Ahigren Circle, a house replacement with hardscape at 233 Lakeshore Dr., and a 203,500-square-foot warehouse at 415 Elm St. (continued to January 9). They will also discuss the Library's Climate Café. The meeting includes approval of minutes from December 5, 2024.

• Request for Determination of Applicability: fence at 19 Ahigren Circle near wetlands
• Notice of Intent: replace existing house and hardscape at 233 Lakeshore Dr. within buffer zones near Ft. Meadow Reservoir
• Notice of Intent (continued): 203,500 sq ft warehouse at 415 Elm St. near Millham Brook
• Discussion: Marlborough Library Climate Café seeking speakers and topics
• Approval of minutes from December 5, 2024

The Commission approved a negative determination for a proposed vinyl fence at 19 Ahlgren Circle, allowing the project to proceed with standard conditions. Two other projects (233 Lakeshore Dr. and 415 Elm St.) were continued to January 9, 2025, at the applicants' request. The Commission also discussed a sewer installation issue and a library speaker series.

• Approved negative determination for fence at 19 Ahlgren Circle (5-0)
• Continued Notice of Intent for 233 Lakeshore Dr. to Jan 9, 2025
• Continued Notice of Intent for 415 Elm St. to Jan 9, 2025

City Clerk

The Licensing Board will meet to consider a manager change and a new off-premises wine and malt license. The board will also discuss outside seating and review previous meeting minutes.

• Change of Manager Application for Fraternal Order of Eagles LLC at 56 Florence St. (Randy Shelton)
• New off-premises wine & malt license application for Brothers Market Company Inc. at 116 Broad St. (Keri D. Almeida)
• Discussion on outside seating

Licensing Board

The Marlborough Licensing Board will hear two main applications: a change of manager for the Fraternal Order of Eagles at 56 Florence St. and a new off-premises wine & malt license for Brothers Market Company at 116 Broad St. The chair will also report on outside seating. The board will review minutes from the previous meeting and handle miscellaneous correspondence.

• Change of Manager application for Fraternal Order of Eagles LLC, 56 Florence St., proposed manager Randy Shelton
• New off-premises wine & malt license application for Brothers Market Company Inc., 116 Broad St., manager Keri D. Almeida
• Chairman's report on outside seating
• Review of minutes from November 26, 2024 meeting

The Marlborough Licensing Board denied a new off-premises wine and malt license for Brothers Market Company Inc. at 116 Broad St., citing the city's last available license being reserved for economic development and proximity to an existing liquor store. The board also approved a change of manager for the Fraternal Order of Eagles LLC and accepted the November 26, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Approved change of manager for Fraternal Order of Eagles LLC, 56 Florence St. (2-0)
• Denied new off-premises wine & malt license for Brothers Market Company Inc., 116 Broad St. (2-0)
• Accepted and placed on file November 26, 2024 regular meeting minutes (2-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss draft minutes, street acceptance for Stratton Woods, and correspondence related to a new land use law. A public hearing on a proposed zoning map amendment for a Maple Terrace parcel (Map 70, Parcel 274) is scheduled for January 6, 2025. Subdivision progress reports will cover construction estimates and bonds for developments at 547 Stow Road and 689 Pleasant Street.

• Public hearing scheduled for January 6, 2025 on Council Order No. 21-1009305 proposing a zoning map amendment for a Maple Terrace parcel (Map 70, Parcel 274)
• Discussion of street acceptance for Stratton Woods, including correspondence from City Solicitor Jason Grossfield
• Subdivision progress report for 547 Stow Road (Quinn Road) with construction estimate and performance bond discussion
• Subdivision progress report for 689 Pleasant Street (Jewell Road) with construction estimate reduction
• Calendar update: 547 Stow Road roadway under construction, $285,000 cash deposit held for street acceptance

The Marlborough Planning Board voted to set the performance bond for the 547 Stow Road (Quinn Road) subdivision at $264,000 and reduced the bond for 689 Pleasant Street (Jewell Road) from $351,000 to $199,000. The board also authorized the chair to endorse performance bond and release of lot documents for the Quinn Road subdivision once the surety is received. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural.

• Set performance bond for 547 Stow Road (Quinn Road) subdivision at $264,000 (5-0)
• Reduced bond for 689 Pleasant Street (Jewell Road) subdivision from $351,000 to $199,000 (5-0)
• Authorized Chair Fay to endorse Performance Bond and Release of Lot(s) documents for Quinn Road upon confirmation of surety (5-0)
• Accepted and filed correspondence from City Solicitor regarding Stratton Woods street acceptance (5-0)
• Waived reading of City Solicitor's correspondence on Chapter 238 of Acts of 2024 (5-0)
• Accepted and filed correspondence for 547 Stow Road subdivision (5-0)
• Accepted and filed legal notice from Framingham Planning Board (5-0)

City Council

The Marlborough City Council approved a $14,919 grant from the Department of Justice for new police traffic cameras and software, and a $5,000 Cummings Foundation gift for recreation financial assistance. It also approved several appointments, including to the Commission on Disabilities, License Board, and Board of Assessors, and extended the Shell Gas Station's hours exemption for one year. A public hearing on rezoning 1 Maple Terrace was rescheduled to January 6, 2025, and a hearing on Garden Remedies' special permit relocation was closed.

• Approved $14,919 DOJ grant for police traffic cameras and software
• Approved $5,000 Cummings Foundation gift for recreation financial assistance
• Approved reappointment of Barbara Pellegrini Allen to Commission on Disabilities (3-year term)
• Approved reappointment of Gregory Mitrakas to License Board (6-year term)
• Approved reappointment of Jonathan Steinberg to Board of Assessors (3-year term)
• Approved one-year extension of Shell Gas Station hours exemption at 431 Lincoln Street
• Rescheduled public hearing on 1 Maple Terrace zoning amendment to January 6, 2025
• Closed public hearing on Garden Remedies special permit relocation to 423 Lakeside Avenue

Community Development Authority

The Marlborough Community Development Authority will vote on approving the FY25 budget presented by CPA Paul Pavia, as well as a proposed subsidy agreement with EOHLC covering July 2025 through June 2029. Other business includes approving October/November 2024 payables and financials, rent adjustments for Fiscal Year 25, and updates on capital improvement projects at Pleasant Street, Bolton Street, and two properties (275 Mechanic St. and 149 Dicenzo Blvd.). The meeting will also review housing vacancies, work orders, and environmental groundwater results.

• Motion to Approve FY25 Budget (Attachment C) — specific dollar amounts not listed in agenda
• Proposed EOHLC Subsidy Agreement for July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2029 (Attachment F)
• Rent Adjustments for Fiscal Year 25 — October/November 2024 data
• Cameras at Pleasant Street and Bolton Street — discussion item
• Capital Improvement FISH projects: approval of substantial completion (FISH 170083) and change order no. 1 (FISH 170096)

School Council Meeings

The Richer School Council will meet on December 12, 2024 to vote on a co-chair and review school improvement goals. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the prior meeting, reviewing district goals, and an update from TNTP.

• Approve minutes from November 13th meeting
• Vote on co-chair position
• Review district goals
• Review Richer school improvement goals
• TNTP update

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will approve minutes from October, hear a parks report, and receive an update from the Recreation Director. No votes on specific projects or funding are listed.

• Approval of minutes from October 16, 2024
• Parks Report – staff update on park conditions and maintenance
• Recreation Report by Director Charles Thebado
• Old and new business – discussion of any unresolved or new items

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Governance Committee will meet to discuss board officer elections and recruitment. The committee will also review core values in the bylaws and previous action items.

• Approval of November 13, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Board Officer Election Process
• Review of Core Values in the Bylaws
• Board and Committee Recruitment

School Committee Meetings

This is a procedural meeting with only one substantive item: the committee will adjourn to executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session for strategy session on nonunion personnel negotiations

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet to hear a presentation from the Marlborough High School Student Advisory Committee and receive reports from the superintendent on snow days, Safe Routes to School, the Whitcomb School Akiruno Japan Exchange Program, and other operational updates. The committee will also consider accepting donations and gifts, approve minutes from the previous meeting, and address public comment. The meeting is largely routine with no major policy votes or financial decisions on the agenda.

• Presentation by Marlborough High School Student Advisory Committee
• Superintendent's report on snow days, Safe Routes to School, and Whitcomb School exchange program
• Discussion of Para Educator Training and Assistant Superintendent roles
• Update on John & Abigail Adams Scholarship recipients
• Action item: Acceptance of Donations and Gifts

Council on Aging

This is a procedural meeting of the Marlborough Council on Aging. The board will approve minutes from November 12, 2024, and hold discussions on future agenda items and receive chair updates. No votes on ordinances, budgets, or contracts are scheduled. The next meeting is set for January 14, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024
• Discussion on future agenda items
• Chair updates

The Council on Aging Board approved the November 12, 2024 minutes as distributed. The board discussed several facility issues, including a wall dent and carpet vacuuming frequency, and noted a $1,250 gift from the Marlborough Foundation for senior heating assistance. A lengthy discussion on fitness class lottery attendance concluded that no specific action could be taken without individual outreach. No formal votes were taken on these discussion items.

• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes as distributed
• Adjourned meeting at 9:25 AM

Board of Health

The Board will review minutes and receive director's updates on migrant housing, nursing, sanitarian activities, viral respiratory illness reporting, rodent control, and a proposed cap on tobacco retail sales permits. They may also review subdivision and site plans as needed.

• Discussion of migrant housing updates
• Tobacco retail sales permit cap proposal
• Viral respiratory illness reporting update
• Rodent control update from sanitarian
• Subdivision and site plan reviews as required

The Marlborough Board of Health tabled a vote on updated tobacco sales regulations that would cap the number of retail and adult-only tobacco permits and add a 500-foot distance requirement between new permit holders. The board voted 2-0 to delay the decision until the December meeting to address a question about permit transfers and because a member was absent. The board also approved the September 10, 2024 meeting minutes and tabled the October 8, 2024 minutes.

• Approved September 10, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Tabled October 8, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Tabled vote on updated tobacco regulations with permit cap and 500-foot distance rule (2-0)

City Clerk

The Designer Procurement Subcommittee of the Marlborough Elementary School Building Committee will meet to review MSBA comments on the Designer Request for Services (RFS) and the proposed advertisement. The subcommittee is expected to vote on authorizing the issuance of the RFS for designer services for the Richer Elementary School project.

• Review of MSBA comments on the Designer RFS
• Review of text of proposed advertisement for designer services
• Approval to issue RFS for Designer Services

City Clerk

The Marlborough Cable Trust will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes from November 14, 2024, hear an Executive Director's report, and discuss the 2025 meeting schedule. No major decisions or contracts are on the agenda; the items are largely procedural.

• Discussion of the 2025 meeting schedule
• Approval of minutes from the November 14, 2024 regular meeting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two continued Notices of Intent: a proposed 203,500-square-foot warehouse at 415 Elm Street near Millham Brook, and a home renovation at 233 Lakeshore Drive within buffer zones of Fort Meadow Reservoir. The commission will also discuss an enforcement order for 12 Red Spring Road and distribute information on spotted lanternflies.

• Public hearing continued: 415 Elm Street – 203,500 sq ft warehouse near Millham Brook (DEP 212-1289)
• Public hearing continued: 233 Lakeshore Drive – house renovation, hardscape, and retaining wall within buffer zones of Fort Meadow Reservoir
• Discussion of enforcement order for 12 Red Spring Road
• Spotted lanternfly information distribution
• Approval of November 21, 2024 minutes

The Marlborough Conservation Commission continued two public hearings to December 19, 2024: one for a house replacement at 233 Lakeshore Dr. and one for a warehouse at 415 Elm St. The Commission also ratified an enforcement order for 12 Red Spring Rd. and discussed the spotted lanternfly infestation and a sand-filled cove at Spring Lane.

• Continued hearing for 233 Lakeshore Dr. house replacement to Dec 19
• Continued hearing for 415 Elm St. warehouse to Dec 19
• Ratified enforcement order for 12 Red Spring Rd. (6-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 21, 2024 (6-0)

Library Trustees

The Marlborough Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss routine administrative items including approval of minutes, trust fund and state aid reports, and a policy update for the community bulletin board. They will also consider old business regarding the Trustee Scholarship and new business on the 2025 officer slate. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major budgetary or construction items listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 12, 2024
• Trust Fund/State Aid Report for November 2024
• Policy Update - Community Bulletin Board
• Old Business: Trustee Scholarship
• New Business: 2025 Officer Slate

School Council Meeings

The School Council will meet via Microsoft Teams to review the MHS 2024 Accountability Report. The body will also discuss a lesson walkthrough tool and an upcoming parent night.

• MHS 2024 Accountability Report review
• MPS Well-structured Lesson Walkthrough Tool
• 7/8th grade parent night at MHS on December 17

City Clerk

The Marlborough Cultural Council will meet to review FY25 grant applications numbered 32 through 42 and approve minutes from its November 12 meeting. This is a standard grant-review session for the council.

• Review of FY25 applications #32-42
• Approval of November 12, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Marlborough Planning Board is meeting on December 2, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. The agenda contains only procedural references to agenda packets and meeting materials, with no specific discussion or decision items listed.

• No substantive items; agenda consists solely of agenda packet and meeting material references

City Council

The agenda for the December 2, 2024 City Council meeting contains only the standard agenda documents and no substantive items such as ordinances, contracts, or public hearings. The meeting appears to be purely procedural.

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will hear presentations, receive the Superintendent's Report, and review reports from the Director of Finance & Operations (covering food services, transportation, and financial status) and the Assistant Superintendent on 2024 District Accountability Data. The committee will also accept donations and gifts, approve minutes from November 12, 2024, and conduct other routine business.

• Review of 2024 District Accountability Data
• Director of Finance & Operations Report on food services, transportation, and financials
• Acceptance of Donations and Gifts
• National School Development Council Student Awards
• Daughters of the American Revolution Good Citizen Award

Retirement Board

The Marlborough Retirement Board will meet to handle routine business including approval of warrants, minutes, financial information, and membership changes. The board will also enter executive session to discuss the reputation, character, or discipline of an individual as permitted under state law. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific financial amounts or policy changes listed.

• Executive session under purpose #1 to discuss an individual's reputation, character, or discipline
• Approval of new members to the retirement system
• Approval of retirements
• Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers
• Review of financial information

Board of Assessors

The Marlborough Board of Assessors will vote on releasing funds from the overlay surplus and abating certain fiscal years of motor vehicle excise taxes as uncollectible. They will also consider signing a principal assessor gateway signature authorization and review applications for land tax classification under state laws for forest, agricultural, and recreational land. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation and abatement appeals. Public input will be received.

• Vote to release funds from overlay surplus
• Vote to abate certain fiscal years of motor vehicle excise taxes as uncollectible
• Signing of principal assessor gateway signature authorization
• Executive session on classified land tax lien applications (MGL c.61, 61A, 61B) and exemption applications (MGL c.59 s.5)
• Executive session on strategy for pending ATB appeals, abatements, and settlements

City Clerk

The Designer Procurement Subcommittee of the Marlborough Elementary School Building Committee will meet remotely to review and approve a draft Request for Services (RFS) for the Richer Elementary School project before submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA).

• Review of draft Designer RFS for Richer Elementary School project
• Approval of submission of draft RFS to MSBA

Historical Commission

The Marlborough Historical Commission will review preservation processes and restrictions for two specific properties. The commission will also receive an update on the Revolution250 project.

• Preservation process follow-up for 406 Lincoln St.
• Preservation restriction inquiry for 114 Prospect Street
• Revolution250 project update

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several projects, including a continued Notice of Intent for a 203,500-square-foot warehouse at 415 Elm St. The agenda also includes a Request for Determination of Applicability for sign work at Solomon Pond Mall, a Notice of Intent for a house renovation at 233 Lakeshore Dr., and discussion of a violation notice at 12 Red Spring Rd.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for 203,500 sq ft warehouse at 415 Elm St. (continued from Nov 7)
• Request for Determination of Applicability for sign removal and installation at Solomon Pond Rd. and Donald J. Lynch Blvd.
• Notice of Intent for house renovation and retaining wall replacement at 233 Lakeshore Dr.
• Violation notice for 12 Red Spring Rd.

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Board of Trustees will vote on appointing a new board secretary, governance chair, a new board member, an executive director succession plan, and updates to Policy A-105. The meeting also includes committee reports and an executive session to discuss negotiations with represented personnel.

• Approve new Board Secretary to finish current term
• Approve new Governance Chair
• Approve new Board Member candidate
• Approve ED Succession Plan
• Approve updates to Policy A-105 forms

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet remotely to approve prior meeting minutes, review a change order and construction budget, and discuss financial goals for the 2024-2025 school year. The committee will also review the capital plan and a financial policy, then enter executive session to discuss negotiations with represented personnel.

• Review of a change order and construction budget
• Discussion of financial goals for 2024-2025
• Review of the capital plan
• Review of a financial policy
• Executive session for negotiations with represented personnel

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will review requests for bicycle signage, time-restricted parking, and speed concerns on Hager Street. The body will also discuss the proposed one-way conversion of Weed Street and safety improvements at Jaworek School.

• Proposed one-way traffic conversion for Weed Street
• Review of Jaworek School drop-off/pick-up changes, signage, and crosswalks
• Request for four-foot clearance passing bicycle signs
• Request for time-restricted parking near the Alta French Hill Project
• Safety concerns and potential speed study on Concord Road

City Clerk

The Board of Registrars will count Federal Write-In Absentee and UOCAVA ballots received by mail. They will also discuss the municipal election cycle and authorize facsimile signatures for 2025. The items are procedural related to election administration.

• Counting of FWAB and UOCAVA ballots received by mail
• Authorization to use facsimile signatures of Registrars for calendar year 2025
• Discussion regarding Municipal Election Cycle
• Approval of minutes from November 1, 2024
• Member forum

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Development Committee will meet via remote participation. The committee is scheduled to review a development plan and hold a policy discussion.

• Review of Development Plan
• Policy discussion

City Clerk

The School Building Committee will hold its first meeting to begin the feasibility study for the Richer Elementary School project. Members will review the MSBA feasibility process, the proposed project schedule, and the designer selection process. A subcommittee will be established to approve the Request for Services and oversee designer selection and negotiation.

• Establish a Designer Selection and Negotiation Subcommittee
• Overview of MSBA Feasibility Study Process
• Review proposed project schedule and critical milestones
• Discuss key decisions for Request for Services (RFS)

City Clerk

This meeting of the Marlborough Cable Trust is largely procedural, including the acceptance of October 3, 2024 minutes and reports from the Executive Director. No specific funding, contracts, or policy changes are listed on the agenda.

• Acceptance of Regular Meeting Minutes – October 3, 2024
• Executive Director’s Report
• Old Business and New Business discussions

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Governance Committee will meet remotely to discuss the Executive Director succession plan, review policies and bylaws, and consider a Board of Trustees candidate. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from the previous meeting and gather agenda items for the next session.

• Approve meeting minutes from October 9, 2024
• Governance Committee Chair recommendation
• ED Succession Plan discussion
• Policy and Bylaws review
• Board of Trustees candidate consideration

School Council Meeings

The Richer School Council will meet via Zoom to vote on a co-chair, schedule future meetings, and review the school's accountability rating. An open forum is also scheduled. The agenda is primarily organizational and procedural.

• Vote on co-chair for the council
• Review of accountability rating
• Scheduling of future meetings
• Open forum for public input

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will discuss and act on several items, including a Memorandum of Understanding with the school support staff union and a draft FY26 budget calendar. The committee will also hear a presentation on the Whitcomb School Akiruno Exchange Program and review policies for first reading. Additionally, the superintendent will report on enrollment, district improvement, and other updates.

• Whitcomb School Akiruno Exchange Program presentation and action item
• Memorandum of Understanding between Marlborough School Committee and support staff union
• FY26 DRAFT Budget Calendar
• First read of policies IHB Social Media and IC Grading Periods
• Acceptance of Donations and Gifts

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, hear the Executive Director's report, and discuss the fitness class lottery regarding attendance. A status report on the Sunshine Fund will also be presented.

• Approval of minutes from October 15, 2024
• Executive Director's report by Trish Pope
• Discussion on fitness class lottery rules and attendance
• Sunshine Fund status report by Zella Haesche
• Chair updates and setting next meeting date (December 10, 2024)

Library Trustees

The Marlborough Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to review financial reports and director updates. The board is scheduled to discuss Sunday hours and a trustee scholarship.

• Discussion of Sunday hours
• Discussion of Trustee Scholarship
• Review of October 2024 Trust Fund/State Aid Report

Board of Health

The Marlborough Board of Health will meet to discuss new business items including director's updates on migrant housing, nurse and sanitarian updates, a rodent update, and Marlborough tobacco regulations. They will also review minutes, subdivision and site plan applications, and schedule the next meeting.

• Discussion of migrant housing under Director's Updates
• Marlborough Tobacco Regulations review
• Rodent update from Assistant Sanitarian
• Subdivision, site plan, and special permit reviews
• Review and approval of meeting minutes

City Clerk

The Marlborough Cultural Council will meet to review minutes from August and discuss FY25 applications numbered 1-21. The council will consider these grant applications for the upcoming fiscal year. No other business is listed.

• Review of FY25 grant applications #1-21

School Committee Meetings

The Policy Sub-Committee of the Marlborough School Committee is meeting to review specific district policies. The session focuses on updating guidelines regarding school visitors, social media, and grading periods.

• Review of Visitors in Schools Policy - KB
• Review of Social Media Policy (6.550)
• Review of Grading Periods Policy - IC

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will hold a workshop meeting to discuss transportation. The agenda lists only a call to order, the workshop topic, and adjournment. No specific proposals, decisions, or dollar amounts are mentioned.

• Workshop discussion on school transportation

Conservation Commission

The Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent, including a proposal to construct a 203,500 square foot warehouse at 415 Elm St near Millham Brook. Other items include rehabilitation of Tyler Dam, replacement of a culvert at Causeway St. Extension, and a new sewer main. The commission will also review draft conditions for a new home at 13 Red Spring Rd and sand removal at 70 Westernview Dr.

• Notice of Intent for 203,500 sq ft warehouse at 415 Elm St (Lincoln Properties) near Millham Brook
• Tyler Dam rehabilitation by State DCR to improve storage capacity along Assabet River
• Replacement of corrugated metal culvert with embedded box culvert at Causeway St. Extension next to Memorial Beach
• New sewer main from Minehan Lane to Turner Ridge Rd near wetlands
• New single-family home and accessory garage at 13 Red Spring Rd

Disabilities Commission

The Commission on Disabilities will hold a regular meeting including roll call, approval of minutes, and a treasurer's report. The main item is a guest presentation from Local Building Inspector Ethan Lippitt, likely addressing accessibility or building code issues. The commission will also discuss old and new business.

• Guest: Ethan Lippitt, Local Building Inspector

City Clerk

The Marlborough Board of Registrars will meet to review a voter residency complaint received on October 15, 2024, and to approve minutes from May 18, 2023. The meeting includes only these two items.

• Approval of minutes from May 18, 2023
• Voter residency complaint received October 15, 2024

Community Development Authority

The board will discuss state elderly housing vacancies, rent adjustments, and HUD Section 8 payment standards. The meeting includes updates on properties at 275 Mechanic St. and 149 Dicenzo Boulevard, as well as several FISH capital improvement projects.

• HUD Section 8 Payment Standards Update
• Rent Adjustments Fiscal Year 25
• Updates for 275 Mechanic St. and 149 Dicenzo Boulevard
• Cameras at Pleasant Street and Bolton Street
• FISH project updates including FISH 170083, 170093, 170096, 170101, and 170102

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will decide on several license applications, including a new all-alcohol license for Classic Pizza at 72 Hosmer St. and a change of category for Mirchi Nation to sell all alcohol at 197 G-H Boston Post Rd. They will also discuss a proposed mayor executive order extending outdoor restaurant dining service. The meeting includes routine one-day license requests and advisory reminders.

• New all-alcohol license application for Classic Pizza at 72 Hosmer St., Suites D, E, F
• Change of category for Mirchi Nation from Wines, Malts & Cordials to All Alcohol at 197 G-H Boston Post Rd
• Change of DBA for Bahia's Flavor to Uncle Zee's Açai and Burgers at 72 Hosmer St., Suite C
• One-day license requests: Lost Shoe Brewing & Roasting Company for Flannel Fest and Masonic Hall for Award Ceremony
• Discussion on proposed mayor executive order extending outdoor restaurant dining service

Retirement Board

The Marlborough Retirement Board will meet to approve retirements, refunds, transfers, and rollovers. The board will also review financial information and approve new members. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters.

• Approval of retirements
• Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers
• Approval of new members
• Review of financial information
• Executive session regarding personnel

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School's Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will meet remotely to receive an overview of the school's Integrated Monitoring Review from a DESE representative, introduce new SEPAC officers, and conduct other business. Following the business portion, the council will host a free virtual workshop for parents on understanding the IEP.

• Michael McDonald (DESE Monitoring Review Chairperson) to present overview of AMSA's Integrated Monitoring Review scheduled for mid-November
• Introduction of new SEPAC officers
• Free virtual workshop: 'Basic Rights: Understanding the IEP' presented by the Federation for Children with Special Needs

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Education Committee of the Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Board of Trustees will meet remotely on October 28, 2024. The committee will approve September minutes, take board action on survey results, receive updates on the student handbook, and discuss the Challenge Success program. Action items and future agenda topics will also be reviewed.

• Approve Education Committee minutes from September 30, 2024
• Board Action on Survey Results
• Update on Changes to Student Handbook
• Discussion of Challenge Success program
• Review action items and collect agenda topics for next meeting

School Council Meeings

This is a procedural meeting of the Goodnow Brothers Elementary School Council to introduce new members, establish the council's mission, and set meeting dates for the school year. No budget, policy, or capital items are on the agenda.

• Introduce new School Council members
• Establish the council's mission statement
• Set meeting dates and times for the school year

City Clerk

The Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) Trust Committee will meet to organize with a new member, review trust performance and rebalancing results, and discuss investment status updates including a $550,000 FY25 budget allocation and 10% of FY25 free cash ($1,911,288.80). The committee also plans to consider a timeline for the annual performance letter and next actuarial study.

• Committee organization with new member Matthew Wells replacing Tom LaFluer
• Review of OPEB Trust rebalancing from 25/75 to 60/40 equity/fixed allocation
• FY25 budget allocation of $550,000
• 10% of FY25 free cash: $1,911,288.80
• Timeline for FY24 OPEB Trust performance letter to City Council and Mayor

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet in executive session on October 22, 2024 at 7 PM. The closed session will cover minutes from the October 8 executive session and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Marlborough School Administrative Office Support Association. The committee determined that a public meeting would harm its bargaining position.

• Executive session closed to the public
• Review of October 8 executive session minutes
• Memorandum of Understanding with Marlborough School Administrative Office Support Association

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will hold a meeting to discuss and potentially act on the FY25 Superintendent Goals and the PreK-12 Roadmap for the 2024-2025 school year. Reports from the Director of Finance & Operations covering transportation, food services, and finances, as well as the Assistant Superintendent on Advanced Placement and National Merit scholars, will be presented. The committee will also consider minutes from prior meetings and accept donations and gifts.

• Discussion and action on FY25 Superintendent Goals
• Presentation of Marlborough Public Schools PreK-12 Roadmap for 2024-2025
• Director of Finance & Operations report on transportation, food services, and financial status
• Assistant Superintendent report on Advanced Placement Scholars and National Merit Scholarship Program
• Acceptance of donations and gifts

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Board of Trustees Finance Committee will meet remotely to review the audited financial statements and quarterly financials. The committee will also discuss financial goals, approve prior meeting minutes, and review cash memos. An executive session is scheduled for negotiations with represented personnel.

• Review Audited Financial Statements
• Review Quarterly Financial Statements
• Discuss Financial Goals
• Review Cash Disbursements Memo
• Approve meeting minutes from July 16, 2024 and September 17, 2024

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to review project updates and website changes. The body will also discuss an upcoming EMHCC webinar.

• Revolution250 project update
• Website updates
• EMHCC Webinar in late October

Recreation Commission

The commission will consider approval of minutes from February 21, 2024. They will receive a parks report from the Department of Public Works and a recreation report from Director Charles Thebado. Old and new business may be discussed. The agenda contains only routine procedural items with no major decisions or financial actions.

• Approval of minutes from the February 21, 2024 meeting
• Parks report from the Department of Public Works
• Recreation report from Director Charles Thebado
• Old and new business

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy's Board of Trustees Development Committee will meet remotely on October 16, 2024, at 8:00 am. The agenda includes discussions on the committee's function, a development plan, and planning for AMSA's 20th anniversary. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are for discussion only.

• Discuss function of Development Committee
• Policy discussion regarding development
• Development Plan discussion
• AMSA 20th Anniversary Planning
• Set meeting dates for 2024-2025 school year

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to vote on a refund policy for fee-based programs. The body will also review program fees and discuss the utilization of grants.

• Board vote on refund policy for fee-based programs
• Review of program fees collected by program
• Discussion on how grants are utilized

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will meet to discuss administrative business, including a one-day special license application for an event at Pop-Up Shops on October 25, 2024. The applicant is MEDC, represented by Lindsey Jaworek, at 91 Main St. No other substantive items are listed.

• One-day special license application by MEDC/Lindsey Jaworek for event at Pop-Up Shops (91 Main St.) on 10/25/24

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee is holding a workshop to discuss preliminary MCAS and accountability data and to review a job description for the Athletic Director position. No votes or decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Preliminary MCAS & Accountability Discussion
• Job Description for Athletic Director

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Governance Committee of the AMSA Board of Trustees will meet remotely on October 9, 2024. The agenda includes approving prior minutes, discussing executive director succession planning, updating on board self-evaluation, and reviewing policies and bylaws. The committee will also review action items and collect agenda items for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from June 12, 2024
• Discussion of executive director succession planning
• Update on board self-evaluation
• Policy and bylaws review
• Review of action items

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee is meeting in executive session to discuss collective bargaining and related negotiations, citing potential detriment to its bargaining position if held publicly. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from its July 24 and August 27, 2024 executive sessions. No public decisions or substantive actions are on the agenda.

• Approval of July 24, 2024 executive session minutes
• Approval of August 27, 2024 executive session minutes
• Adjournment to executive session for negotiations

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet on October 8, 2024, to receive a presentation from the Marlborough High School Student Advisory Committee and hear the Superintendent's report, which includes an October enrollment update, district data on Safe & Supportive Schools, draft FY25 Superintendent goals, and updates on special education, English learners, and foster/McKinney-Vento enrollments. The Committee will also accept minutes from previous meetings and consider reports from sub-committees.

• Presentation by Marlborough High School Student Advisory Committee
• Superintendent's Report: October Enrollment Update
• Superintendent's Report: FY25 DRAFT Superintendent Goals
• Superintendent's Report: District Data on Safe & Supportive Schools
• Acceptance of minutes from June 25, July 24, August 27, September 10, and September 24, 2024

School Council Meeings

The Marlborough School Council will discuss the FY2025 instructional budget and review the current School Improvement Plan. The meeting is held virtually via Microsoft Teams.

• FY2025 Instructional budget review
• Review current School Improvement Plan (SIP)

Board of Health

The Marlborough Board of Health will hold a public hearing at 150 South Street and receive director's updates on migrant housing, nurse updates, arbovirus, rodent issues, and proposed changes to tobacco regulations. The meeting also includes review of minutes, subdivision reviews, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Public hearing at 150 South Street
• Director's updates on migrant housing
• MA Arbovirus update
• Rodent update
• Marlborough Tobacco Regulations discussion

Disabilities Commission

The Commission on Disabilities will hold a regular meeting including roll call, approval of minutes, and a treasurer's report. Guest Ethan Lippitt, Local Building Inspector, will address the commission. Old and new business items will be discussed as needed.

• Guest appearance by Local Building Inspector Ethan Lippitt
• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report on commission finances

City Council

The City Council adopted a zoning amendment creating a Multi-Family MBTA Housing Overlay District (MFMHOD) to comply with state law, allowing multi-family housing by right in three sub-districts. The council also approved a LED sign special permit for the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel, filed several communications, and set a public hearing date for a utility pole installation. A $1 million bond for recreational facilities was denied, and a transfer for the Farrell Wading Pool project was postponed.

• Adopted zoning amendment creating Multi-Family MBTA Housing Overlay District (11-0)
• Approved LED sign special permit for Royal Plaza Marlborough LLC (11-0)
• Denied $1,000,000 bond for recreational facilities
• Postponed $858,941 transfer for Farrell Wading Pool reconstruction to Oct 21
• Set Oct 21 public hearing for joint utility pole on Broad Street
• Filed minutes of Sept 23, 2024 meeting
• Filed communications on municipal aggregation, state election, and Planning Board recommendation
• Referred site plan change for 28 South Bolton St to Urban Affairs Committee

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent, including a large warehouse project and city sewer and culvert work. The body will also discuss the rehabilitation of the Tyler Dam and a residential home construction project.

• Proposal for a 203,500 square foot warehouse facility at 415 Elm St.
• Tyler Dam Rehabilitation by State DCR in the Assabet River
• DPW proposal to replace a culvert and headwalls at Causeway St. Extension
• DPW proposal for a new sewer main from Minehan Lane to Turner Ridge Rd.
• Request to remove sand from the waterfront area at 70 Westernview Dr.

City Clerk

The Marlborough Cable Trust is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes from August 8, 2024, receive the Executive Director's report, and discuss any old or new business. No specific substantive agenda items are listed, making this a procedural session.

• Approval of regular meeting minutes from August 8, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several residential and municipal projects near wetlands. The body is reviewing proposals for a new home, a stone wall repair, and infrastructure improvements. Two Department of Public Works projects have been continued to October 17.

• 13 Red Spring Rd.: Proposal for a new single-family home, deck, and accessory garage
• 61 Amory Rd.: Proposal to repair 80 feet of stone wall along Ft. Meadow Reservoir
• 119 Airport Blvd.: Proposal for indoor and outdoor pickleball courts
• Robin Hill: State DCR proposal to rehabilitate the Tyler Dam along the Assabet River
• Causeway St. Extension: Proposal to replace a corrugated metal culvert with an embedded box culvert

Library Trustees

The Marlborough Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from September 10, 2024, and receive a Trust Fund/State Aid Report for September. The agenda also includes a staff introduction, the Director’s Report, and updates from the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major decisions or public hearings indicated.

• Approval of minutes from September 10, 2024
• Trust Fund/State Aid Report – September 2024
• Staff introduction
• Director’s Report
• Reports from Friends of the Marlborough Public Library and Marlborough Public Library Foundation

City Council Committees

The Urban Affairs Committee is reviewing a proposed zoning amendment for a multi-family housing overlay district, as required by the MBTA Housing Law. Documents include the proposed amendment, a public hearing notice, and the Planning Board's decision. The committee may discuss next steps or recommend changes to the full City Council.

• Proposed zoning amendment for MBTA multi-family housing (Order No. 23-24-1008909A)
• Public hearing held August 19, 2024 on the zoning amendment
• Planning Board decision on the MBTA housing proposal (Order No. 23-24-1008909B)
• Urban Affairs Committee agenda packet with supporting documents
• Revised multifamily housing overlay district text from July 2024

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Board of Trustees Education Committee will meet remotely to approve minutes from June 2024 and review the 2023-24 parent and faculty survey results, discussing related action plans. They will also plan for the 2024-25 surveys and collect agenda topics for the next meeting.

• Approve Education Committee minutes from June 18, 2024
• Review 2023-24 parent and faculty survey results
• Discuss action plans based on survey results
• Discuss plans for 2024-25 surveys
• Review action items and collect agenda topics for next meeting

Community Development Authority

The Marlborough Community Development Authority is holding a public hearing to discuss the 2024 federal 5-Year Plan for the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. The body is reviewing goals, objectives, and policies in compliance with HUD requirements.

• Public hearing on the PHA 2024 Federal 5-Year Plan for Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees will meet to discuss construction budget updates, approve prior meeting minutes, and receive reports on fundraising, parent and faculty representatives, and the executive director. The board will also discuss cultivating prospective members and board engagement.

• Consent agenda: construction budget updates
• Vote to approve minutes from August 29, 2024
• Fundraising update
• Parent and faculty representative updates
• Cultivation of prospective board members and board engagement

City Clerk

The Fort Meadow Commission will consider approving August meeting minutes, discuss the placement of lake buoys and a public ramp dock, and review a business proposal for a dock rental at 85 Fort Meadow Drive. Also on the agenda are a new house's swim platform distance from shore, commission budgets, election of a clerk, algae and weeds management, and the 2025 meeting schedule.

• Lake buoys / public ramp dock discussion
• 85 Fort Meadow Drive – 'dock rental' business discussion
• Red Spring Road (new house) swim platform distance from shore
• Commission budgets
• Election of Fort Meadow Commission Clerk

Community Development Authority

The Marlborough Community Development Authority will vote on a lead-paint inspection services contract and a 5-year Section 8 plan. The body will also review elderly housing vacancies, rent adjustments, and updates on several FISH projects.

• Award CDBG FY22-23 Lead-Paint Inspection Services Contract to Caulfield Environmental
• Approval of Section 8 5 Year Plan
• Change Order No. 02 for FISH 170083
• Update on 275 Mechanic St.
• Discussion of cameras at Pleasant Street and Bolton Street

Traffic Commission

The Marlborough Traffic Commission will review a proposal to make Weed Street one-way and discuss several safety concerns from previous meetings, including issues on Concord Road, Brigham Street, Russell Street, and the traffic signal at Hildreth & Church. They will also review the city's traffic calming policy and follow up on Jaworek School drop-off/pick-up changes. The meeting begins with approval of August 28 minutes.

• Proposed one-way on Weed Street
• Safety concerns on Concord Road
• Review of City of Marlborough Traffic Calming Policy
• Speed concerns on Brigham Street and Russell Street
• Traffic control signal review at Hildreth St. & Church St.

The Marlborough Traffic Commission voted to refer a proposal to make Weed Street one-way westbound to Police Chief Giorgi for regulation drafting, with a final vote expected next meeting. The commission also reviewed updates on Jaworek School drop-off/pick-up changes, discussed crosswalk safety concerns on Concord Road, and accepted speed study reports for Brigham and Russell Streets. No final decisions were made on these latter items, which remain on the agenda for further study.

• Referred Weed Street one-way proposal to Chief Giorgi to draft regulation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 28, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted and placed on file speed study reports for Russell Street (unanimous)
• Removed Hildreth St. & Church St. signal study from agenda pending consultant analysis
• Kept Jaworek School drop-off/pick-up review on agenda for further design study
• Kept Locke Drive traffic regulation clarification on agenda pending traffic counts
• Referred Concord Road crosswalk signage issue to DPW for further work
• Kept Traffic Calming Policy on agenda as evolving draft document

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider multiple one-day license applications for special events, including a Turkey Trot for Tots, a Holiday Market, a Solomon Pond Mall event, and three events at Masonic Hall. The board will also review minutes from recent meetings and handle administrative business.

• One-day license for Lost Shoe Brewing & Roasting Co., 19 Weed St.
• Application SLQR-224: Turkey Trot for Tots
• Application SLQR-225: Holiday Market
• Application SLQR-226: Solomon Pond Mall Event (Chill Kitchen and Bar)
• Applications SLQR-227, -228, -229: Masonic Hall events at 8 Newton St.

City Council Committees

The City Council Urban Affairs committee is meeting to review decisions and packets regarding two specific properties. The session includes a draft decision for the Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel Trade Center and a packet for 28 South Bolton Street.

• Draft decision for Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel Trade Center
• Planning Board sign variance for 261 Boston Post Road W (Best Western)
• Review of packet for 28 South Bolton Street

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will discuss and potentially vote on staggered opening schedules for Marlborough High School for 2024-2025, along with receiving reports on the PreK-12 roadmap and anti-bias initiatives. The agenda also includes acceptance of donations and minutes from previous meetings, with an opportunity for public comment.

• Marlborough High School Staggered Openings — 2024-2025
• Marlborough Public School’s PreK-12 Roadmap for the 2024-2025 School Year
• Whitcomb School Schedule
• Anti-Bias/Anti-Racism (ABAR) Steering Committee Update
• New Bullying Prevention Resource for Whitcomb Middle School

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to approve retirements, refunds, transfers, and rollovers. The body will also review financial information and consider the approval of new members.

• Approval of retirements
• Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers
• Approval of new members
• Review of financial information
• Executive session regarding personnel matters

The Marlborough Retirement Board held its monthly meeting and unanimously approved all items on the agenda, including warrants totaling over $1.58 million, the August 2024 minutes, 14 new member applications, one retirement application, one rollover, and four transfer requests. The board also voted to have Meketa Investment Group send a draft contract amendment for additional services, and discussed but did not vote on using ABL Tech for mortality verification services, with a vote planned for next month.

• Approved warrants for retiree payroll ($1,557,417.86), vendor ($8,995.07), and staff payroll ($23,290.18) (5-0)
• Approved August 2024 minutes and placed on file (5-0)
• Approved motion for Meketa to send draft contract extension/amendment (5-0)
• Accepted July and August 2024 Citizens Bank Reconciliation and Monthly Budget (5-0)
• Accepted 14 new member applications (5-0)
• Accepted one retirement application for Mercedes Lorenzo (5-0)
• Accepted one rollover application for Filomena Salas Reina (5-0)
• Accepted four transfer requests (5-0)

City Council

The Marlborough City Council will consider multiple financial items, including certification of $19.1 million in free cash and transfer requests totaling over $5.5 million from that fund to various purposes. Among the proposed transfers are allocations for the OPEB trust, stabilization account, reconstruction of Farrell Wading Pool, street construction, Evergreen Cemetery expansion, boiler repairs at the Walker Building, and a sewage grinder at a pump station. The council will also vote on accepting gifts for the Police Department and a grant for the Labor Day Festival, along with minutes and a claim.

• Certification of $19,112,888 in Free Cash
• Transfer of $1,911,288.80 to OPEB Trust and $1,911,288.80 to Stabilization
• Transfer of $858,941 for reconstruction of Farrell Wading Pool (Recreation Facilities)
• Transfer of $386,384 for FY25 Street Construction (trench repairs)
• Transfer of $350,000 for Evergreen Cemetery Expansion & Site Work

Historical Commission

The Marlborough Historical Commission will review June minutes and consider a request to certify the building at 406 Lincoln St (Marlborough Wire Goods Company) as historically significant. They will also discuss correspondence regarding a realtor request for 197 Stow Rd (Uriah Eager IT House) and updates on the Revolution250 project, Williams Tavern marker, website, and a budget request for Commission activities.

• Approve June meeting minutes
• Request to certify 406 Lincoln St (MACRIS ID MRB.102) as historically significant
• Correspondence on 197 Stow Rd (MACRIS ID MRB.1095) from a realtor
• Update on Revolution250 commemorative project
• Budget request for Historical Commission activities

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent regarding construction and infrastructure projects near wetlands. The body will also discuss a lake drawdown request and review draft conditions for ongoing proposals.

• Tyler Dam Rehabilitation by State DCR along the Assabet River
• New single-family home and accessory garage at 13 Red Spring Rd.
• Culvert and headwall replacement at Causeway St. Extension by DPW
• Indoor and outdoor pickleball courts at 119 Airport Blvd.
• Drainage improvements to mitigate flooding at 111 Hayes Memorial Dr.

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board is meeting to address administrative business. The primary item on the agenda is a request for a one-day license for an event.

• One-day license application SLQR-223 for St Matthias Parish (April Lowe) at 409 Hemenway St. for an Oktoberfest event

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Finance & Audit Committee will meet remotely to discuss and potentially approve minutes from July 16, 2024. They will review the change order log and current construction budget, as well as finance goals and a breakdown of grants and donations as of June 30, 2024. The committee will then enter executive session to discuss negotiations with represented personnel.

• Approve minutes from July 16, 2024
• Review Change Order Log and Current Construction Budget
• Review Finance Goals
• Breakdown of Grants and Donations as of June 30, 2024
• Enter executive session for negotiations with represented personnel

City Council Committees

The Marlborough City Council Finance Committee will discuss a bond order for recreational facilities, specifically a wading pool and splash pad. The bond order was previously referred back to the committee on September 9, 2024. An informational packet from Mayor Dumais dated September 6, 2024 is included for review.

• Bond order for wading pool and splash pad recreational facilities
• Bond order referred back to Finance Committee on September 9, 2024
• Informational packet from Mayor Dumais dated September 6, 2024

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet to receive the Superintendent's Report, including updates on September enrollment, the 2024-2025 Vertical Alignment Strategy, and the 2023 MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey. The committee will also discuss a new IEP rollout and consider accepting donations and gifts. Sub-committee reports and public comment are also on the agenda.

• September Enrollment Update
• Marlborough District Vertical Alignment Strategy 2024-2025
• 2023 MetroWest Adolescent Health Survey
• New Individualized Education Plan (IEP) Rollout
• Acceptance of Donations and Gifts

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will hold a negotiations session to discuss collective bargaining with the Office Support Union. The committee will enter executive session, citing that a public meeting would have a detrimental impact on bargaining.

• Move to executive session for collective bargaining with the Office Support Union

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will hold a meeting to approve previous minutes, receive updates from the director and board, and discuss old and new business. The agenda is procedural and does not include specific decisions or actions.

The Council on Aging Board approved amended bylaws by a 9-0 roll call vote, despite one absent member's emailed opposition. The board also accepted the resignation of member Linda Warren and discussed refund policies and FY2024 expenses, deferring both topics to the October agenda for Executive Director Trish Pope's response.

• Approved amended COA bylaws (9-0)
• Accepted resignation of board member Linda Warren
• Approved July 30, 2024 meeting minutes with one spelling correction
• Adjourned meeting at 9:18 AM

Library Trustees

The Marlborough Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve minutes from June 2024, review trust fund and state aid reports, and discuss the library's strategic plan. The agenda also includes updates from the Friends of the Library and the Library Foundation, as well as old and new business items. No specific financial figures or policy changes are listed.

• Approval of minutes from June 4, 2024
• Trust Fund / State Aid Report for June–August 2024
• Director’s report
• Report from Friends of the Marlborough Public Library
• Discussion of the library’s Strategic Plan

The Marlborough Public Library Board of Trustees approved the FY25 State Aid budget and the Library Strategic Plan with minor edits. The board also discussed the possibility of opening the library on Sundays, which would require hiring additional part-time staff at an estimated cost of $42,000 per year, but no decision was made. The board approved the June and July-August State Aid reports and the minutes of the June 4 meeting.

• Approved June 4, 2024 meeting minutes (Bloomquist/Abel)
• Approved June State Aid report (Merk/Ripley)
• Approved July-August State Aid report (Ripley/Bloomquist)
• Approved Strategic Plan with minor edits and additional slides (Brewin/Khosla)

Board of Health

The Marlborough Board of Health will review minutes, receive updates on migrant housing, nurse and sanitarian activities, MA arbovirus, and rodent issues, and hold an informal discussion on tobacco regulations. They will also review subdivision and site plan permits for 57 Main Street and 339 Boston Post Road E. The meeting includes unknown business and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Director's Updates on Migrant Housing
• Informal Discussion on Marlborough Tobacco Regulations
• Subdivision/Site Plan Review at 57 Main Street
• Subdivision/Site Plan Review at 339 Boston Post Road E
• MA Arbovirus Update

The Marlborough Board of Health met and approved the June 10, 2024 minutes. The board discussed potential tobacco permit caps and the Tobacco Free Generation law, but took no formal action, requesting more information for future meetings. The director's update covered shelter data, health clinics, inspections, mosquito control, and rodent management.

• Approved June 10, 2024 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Discussed tobacco permit caps, no action taken
• Discussed Tobacco Free Generation law, no action taken
• Agreed to invite tobacco control officer to next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (2-0)

Disabilities Commission

The Marlborough Commission on Disabilities will hold a routine meeting with roll call, approval of minutes, and a treasurer's report. A guest, local building inspector Ethan Lippitt, is scheduled to address the commission. Old and new business items may also be discussed.

• Guest appearance by Ethan Lippitt, Local Building Inspector
• Discussion of old and new business items

Planning Board

The Board closed the public hearing on the proposed Multi-Family MBTA Housing Overlay District (MFMHOD) and will make its recommendation at the September 23 meeting. No one spoke in favor or opposition during the hearing. The Board also accepted and filed subdivision progress reports for Water's Edge and Sterling Woods, and discussed roadway and site plan review concerns with the city solicitor.

• Closed public hearing on MFMHOD zoning amendment (5-0)
• Voted to carry August 19, 2024 minutes to September 23, 2024 (5-0)
• Accepted and filed subdivision progress reports for Water's Edge and Sterling Woods (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will discuss a $1 million appropriation for municipal pools, splash pads, and recreational facilities. The body will also review special permit applications for wireless antennas and a new fitness center.

• Appropriation of $1,000,000.00 for construction or improvement of municipal pools, splash pads, and recreational facilities
• Special Permit application for a fitness, wellness, and nutrition center at 397 Williams Street
• Wireless Special Permit applications for Dish Wireless at 157 Union Street and 450 Boston Post Road East
• Grant acceptance of $816.74 from MassDOT Rail and Trail Division for a Senior Center minibus camera upgrade
• Pothole damage claims from residents of Boxborough, Maynard, Framingham, and Marlborough

Conservation Commission

The Marlborough Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four wetland-related proposals: drainage improvements at 111 Hayes Memorial Dr, a pickleball facility at 119 Airport Blvd, Tyler Dam rehabilitation by the state DCR, and after-the-fact site grading at 982 Boston Post Rd. The commission will also review the 2024 City construction projects list and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Drainage improvements at 111 Hayes Memorial Dr near wetlands
• Indoor and outdoor pickleball courts at 119 Airport Blvd
• Tyler Dam rehabilitation by state DCR on Robin Hill
• After-the-fact grading at 982 Boston Post Rd within wetland buffer
• Review of 2024 City construction projects list

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will discuss and possibly vote on a one-day liquor license application for a birthday party at Masonic Hall, 8 Newton St. The agenda also includes old business and adjournment.

• One-day license application (SLQR-222) by Kathy Kirby for a birthday party at Masonic Hall, 8 Newton St.

The Licensing Board approved a one-day liquor license for the Masonic Hall at 8 Newton Street for a birthday party, with a 2-0 vote. The meeting was otherwise procedural and adjourned at 12:36 p.m.

• Approved one-day liquor license for Masonic Hall, 8 Newton Street (2-0)

City Clerk

The Richer School Building Committee OPM Selection Subcommittee is meeting to conduct interviews for an Owner's Project Manager (OPM).

• OPM Selection Interviews

Traffic Commission

The Marlborough Traffic Commission will review and approve the July 31 meeting minutes. The commission will then discuss new business including drop-off/pick-up changes at Jaworek School and speed concerns on Russell Street, along with several old business items such as a proposed citywide Traffic Calming Policy, a stop-sign delay request, and safety issues on Concord Road, Locke Drive, DiCenzo Drive, Brigham Street, and Hunter Avenue. No final votes are scheduled; most items are for discussion or referral.

• Review of Jaworek School drop-off/pick-up changes including signage and crosswalks
• Speed concerns on Russell Street
• Request to delay removal of northern stop sign at Clinton Street and Auburn Street
• Review of City of Marlborough Traffic Calming Policy
• Speed concerns on Brigham Street

The Marlborough Traffic Commission voted to refer the Jaworek School drop-off/pick-up changes to Engineering for signage and crosswalk improvements, and to refer Russell Street speeding concerns to the Police Department for enforcement and to Engineering for possible signage. The commission also approved a regulation to remove two stop signs on Clinton Street at Old Charter Road. Several other items, including Brigham Street speed concerns and the traffic calming policy, remain on the agenda for further discussion.

• Approved minutes of July 31, 2024 meeting (all in favor)
• Referred Jaworek School drop-off/pick-up signage and crosswalk changes to Engineering (motion passed)
• Referred Russell Street speeding concerns to Police Department for enforcement and Engineering for signage (motion passed)
• Approved regulation to remove two stop signs on Clinton Street at Old Charter Road (all in favor)
• Removed Clinton Street stop sign item from agenda
• Removed Hunter Ave. slow children signs item from agenda
• Referred DiCenzo Drive loud vehicle complaints to Police Department
• Kept Brigham Street speed concerns, Concord Road safety, Locke Drive clarification, and traffic calming policy on agenda

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority will discuss housing management, rent adjustments, and groundwater results. The body is considering a lease and management contract with Advocates, Inc. and a construction bid for a FISH project.

• Advocates, Inc. Lease & Management Contract
• Bid from Vareika Construction for FISH 170096
• Change Order No. 03 for FISH 170093
• Rent Adjustments Fiscal Year 25
• Update on 275 Mechanic St.

Licensing Board

The Marlborough Licensing Board will review applications for one-day liquor licenses, full entertainment licenses, and changes of business name or manager. The board will also hear reports from the chairman and review past meeting minutes.

• One-day beer garden licenses for Lost Shoe Brewing & Roasting Company, Flying Dreams Brewery, and Tackle Box Brewing
• Application for full entertainment license at Wemmy's Kitchen and Bar
• Change of DBA to Labarades BBQ & Bar
• Change of manager at Hampton Inn Marlborough
• Review of July 31, 2024 meeting minutes

School Committee Meetings

This is an executive session meeting, closed to the public, to discuss collective bargaining matters. The committee will consider Memoranda of Understanding with the Marlborough Paraeducators Union and the School Administrators Association, as well as an Open Meeting Law violation complaint and past executive session minutes.

• Memorandum of Understanding between School Committee and Marlborough Paraeducators Union
• Memorandum of Understanding between School Committee and Marlborough School Administrators Association
• Open Meeting Law violation filed by Kevin Maccioli
• Review of Executive Session Minutes

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will consider approval of two Memorandums of Understanding with the paraeducator union and the school administrator association. The committee will also vote on a large set of student-related policies covering health services, discipline, dress code, and more. Reports from the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and finance director will be presented. The meeting includes public comment and acceptance of donations.

• Memorandum of Understanding between the School Committee and the Marlborough Paraeducator Union
• Memorandum of Understanding between the School Committee and the Marlborough School Administrator Association
• Approval of dozens of student policies (JA to LA series) covering health, discipline, dress code, and attendance
• Acceptance of donations and gifts
• Update on unfilled positions and new staff orientation

Retirement Board

The Marlborough Retirement Board will meet on August 27, 2024, at 289 Elm Street. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss the reputation, discipline, or dismissal of an individual, followed by routine approvals of warrants, minutes, financial information, new members, retirements, refunds, transfers, and rollovers.

• Executive session under purpose #1 to discuss an individual's reputation, character, or discipline
• Approval of warrants and minutes
• Review of financial information
• Approval of new members and retirements
• Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers

The Marlborough Retirement Board unanimously approved a 3% COLA increase for its staff retroactive to July 1, 2024, and approved all routine items including warrants, minutes, financial statements, 22 new member applications, 6 retirements, 2 refunds, 2 transfers, and a refund warrant. The board also approved having Attorney Michael Sacco review the Bay State Self Service Portal terms, and tabled a decision on using ABL Technologies for death audits pending more information.

• Approved 3% COLA increase for Retirement Board staff retroactive to July 1, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved warrants: Retiree Payroll $1,534,971.39, Vendor $29,463.95, Staff Payroll $18,384.50 (5-0)
• Approved 22 new member applications (5-0)
• Approved 6 retirement applications (5-0)
• Approved 2 refund applications and refund warrant $25,430.36 (5-0)
• Approved 2 transfer requests (5-0)
• Approved Attorney Michael Sacco review of ESS Portal Terms of Agreement (5-0)
• Tabled decision on ABL Tech death audit service pending more information

City Clerk

The OPM Selection Subcommittee is meeting to evaluate and rank submissions for the Richer School project. The body will vote to determine a shortlist of candidates for further interviews and negotiations.

• Evaluation and ranking of OPM submissions
• Vote on shortlisted selections
• Discussion of reference checks and interview process

City Council Committees

The City Council Public Services Committee is meeting with documents related to proposed Dish Wireless facilities at 450 Post Road and at a hospital location. The agenda does not specify whether the committee will vote or only discuss these items.

• Documents include a final stamped site plan for a Dish Wireless facility (hospital location).
• Documents include a meeting packet for a Dish Wireless project at 450-B Post Road.

City Clerk

The Fort Meadow Commission will meet to discuss operational matters including budgets, rules, and algae and weed management. The body will also review specific property issues regarding dock rentals and swim platform distances.

• Discussion of 'dock rental' business at 85 Fort Meadow Drive
• Review of swim platform distance from shore for a new house on Red Spring Road
• Commission Budgets
• Fort Meadow Rules
• Algae and Weeds management

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on a proposal to build a new single-family home with a deck and a detached garage at 13 Red Spring Rd., replacing an existing older home. The project requires a special permit under Section 650-12.B of the Marlborough Zoning Ordinance.

• Public hearing continued from July 30, 2024, for a special permit to construct a new single-family home with deck and free-standing garage at 13 Red Spring Rd. (exclusive use areas 13 and 13A).

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several zoning amendments, including the creation of the Donald Lynch Boulevard District and MBTA housing requirements. The body will also consider salary updates for DPW and library staff and three police department grants totaling over $294,000.

• Appropriation of $1,000,000.00 for municipal pools, splash pads, and recreational facilities
• Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendment for a Multi-Family MBTA Housing Overlay District
• Special Permit application for a pickleball facility with 6 indoor courts at 119 Airport Boulevard
• Police Department grants totaling $199,964.00, $57,655.73, and $37,289.39
• Proposed salary ordinances for DPW Commissioner ($159,000), City Engineer ($131,000), and Capital Projects Manager ($131,000)

Planning Board

The Marlborough Planning Board approved a request to remove three additional trees in the Jewell Road subdivision, with the developer agreeing to save one hickory tree and provide three replacement trees. The board also set the bond amount for the subdivision's construction at $351,000 and endorsed an Approval Not Required plan for two small parcels on River Road West, notifying Code Enforcement of illegal signs.

• Approved removal of 3 trees in Jewell Road subdivision (4-0)
• Set bond for 689 Pleasant Street subdivision at $351,000 (4-0)
• Endorsed ANR plan for River Road West parcels (4-0)
• Notified Code Enforcement of 2 illegal signs on River Road West property (4-0)
• Accepted and filed July 22, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Selected September 9, 2024 for public hearing on MBTA Housing Overlay District zoning amendment (4-0)
• Accepted and filed correspondence for Water's Edge & Sterling Woods (4-0)
• Accepted and filed correspondence for 547 Stow Road (4-0)

City Clerk

The Marlborough Department of Public Works, Forestry, Parks, & Cemeteries Division, through Tree Warden Christopher White, will hold a public hearing on August 19, 2024 at 5:30 PM at City Hall. The hearing concerns the proposed removal of four shade trees located on public ways. The trees include a 20-inch Norway Maple at 35 West Main Street and three trees on Pleasant Street: a 10-inch Pear at 5 Pleasant Street, a 10-inch Pear at 29 Pleasant Street, and a 20-inch Red Maple near pole 71-84 Pleasant Street. The hearing is conducted under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 87, Sections 3, 4, and 5.

• Removal of 20-inch Norway Maple at 35 West Main St
• Removal of 10-inch Pear at 5 Pleasant St
• Removal of 10-inch Pear at 29 Pleasant St
• Removal of 20-inch Red Maple near pole 71-84 Pleasant St

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider and vote on a request from the City Collector to abate certain fiscal years of personal property taxes as uncollectible. They will also accept minutes from May 31, 2024, hear public input, and hold executive sessions to discuss an exemption denial and pending litigation on appeals and settlements.

• Motion to accept meeting minutes from May 31, 2024
• Vote on abatement of uncollectible personal property taxes for certain fiscal years
• Public input period
• Executive session under MGL c. 59, s.5: discussion of denial of application for exemption
• Executive session under MGL c. 30A, s.21(a)(3): strategy on outstanding ATB appeals/abatements/settlements

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing regarding a sewer connection for a single-family home. The body will also review updates on several property violations.

• Public hearing for sewer connection at 305 Farm Rd. (DEP 212-1282)
• Violation update: 827 Pleasant St. tree removal
• Violation update: 47 Red Spring Rd.
• Violation update: 541 Pleasant St.
• Violation update: 64 Simmons St. (RDA issued in 2023)

The Commission approved a Notice of Intent for a sewer connection to an existing single-family home at 305 Farm Rd., with amendments to the order of conditions, voting 6-0. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting covered violation updates and administrative items.

• Approved order of conditions for sewer connection at 305 Farm Rd. (6-0)
• Approved minutes of August 1, 2024, as amended (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:27 PM (6-0)

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee’s Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet in executive session with the Unit B Administrator’s Union to discuss collective bargaining. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee will convene in executive session to conduct collective bargaining negotiations with the Office Support Union. A public meeting would have a detrimental impact on the bargaining process. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Closed-door negotiations with the Office Support Union

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet in executive session for collective bargaining discussions with the Paraeducators Negotiations Team. The meeting is closed to the public because open sessions would have a detrimental impact on bargaining.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with paraeducators

City Clerk

The Marlborough Cable Trust is holding a regular meeting on August 8, 2024. The agenda includes standard items such as approval of prior meeting minutes, an executive director's report, and old and new business. No specific proposals, contracts, or public hearings are listed. The meeting is largely procedural with no consequential items identified in the agenda.

• Acceptance of June 6, 2024, regular meeting minutes
• Executive Director's report
• Old business discussion
• New business discussion

City Clerk

The Marlborough Cultural Council will meet to elect a new chair and discuss recruitment. The body will also review the status of a payment to SEED Inc. and prepare for the FY25 grant cycle.

• Election of new MCC Chair
• Payment status update for SEED Inc.
• FY25 Grant Cycle preparation
• Discussion on revamping MCC presence on the City website

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will discuss and likely vote on a one-day liquor license for a wedding event at Masonic Hall on August 10. The agenda also includes miscellaneous correspondence and open issues from previous meetings. No other substantive actions are scheduled.

• One-day license request: Masonic Hall, Kathy Kirby, 8 Newton St. for a wedding event on 8/10/2024

The Licensing Board approved a one-day liquor license for a wedding event at Masonic Hall on August 10, 2024. The motion passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved one-day liquor license for Masonic Hall, 8 Newton St., for wedding on 8/10/2024 (3-0)

Disabilities Commission

The Commission on Disabilities is holding a regular meeting with standard items including roll call, minutes, and treasurer's report. A guest, local building inspector Ethan Lippitt, will be present to discuss matters related to building accessibility or code enforcement. Old and new business will also be addressed.

• Guest: Ethan Lippitt, Local Building Inspector
• Treasurer's Report
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four continued Notices of Intent. The body is reviewing draft conditions for residential sewer connections and a footbridge project.

• 190 Sudbury St.: garage replacement and new sewer service pipe
• 26, 50 & 62 Forest St.: stormwater basin maintenance and improvement
• 305 Farm Rd.: sewer connection for a single-family home near wetlands
• Millham Brook Bridge: footbridge construction along the Panther Trail
• 2024 Yearly Operational Plan for Railroad Right-of-Way Management from CSX Transportation, Inc.

The Marlborough Conservation Commission approved four Orders of Conditions for projects at 190 Sudbury St., 26/50/62 Forest St., and the Millham Brook Bridge, and continued a hearing for 305 Farm Rd. pending a DEP number. All approvals were unanimous (6-0). The commission also accepted the CSX Railroad Right of Way Management Plan.

• Approved Order of Conditions for garage replacement and sewer connection at 190 Sudbury St. (6-0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for stormwater basin maintenance at 26, 50, & 62 Forest St. (6-0)
• Continued hearing for sewer connection at 305 Farm Rd. to August 15, 2024
• Approved Order of Conditions for footbridge at Millham Brook Bridge (6-0)
• Accepted and filed 2024 Yearly Operational Plan for Railroad Right of Way Management (6-0)

Traffic Commission

The Marlborough Traffic Commission is meeting on July 31, 2024, to review draft minutes from June 26, discuss several new traffic concerns, and review the City's Traffic Calming Policy. New business includes speed concerns on DiCenzo Drive and Brigham Street, a request for parking restrictions on Versaille Street, a request for Slow Children signs on Hunter Ave., and a concern about the signal at Hildreth & Church. Old business includes a request to delay removal of a stop sign at Clinton & Auburn, safety issues on Fowler/Akroyd/Stevens, safety on Concord Road, speed concerns on Brimsmead Street, and clarification on Locke Drive regulations.

• Review of the City of Marlborough Traffic Calming Policy
• Speed concerns on DiCenzo Drive and Brigham Street
• Request for parking restriction on the south side of Versaille Street
• Request for Slow Children signs on Hunter Avenue
• Request to delay removal of northern stop sign at Clinton Street and Auburn Street

The Marlborough Traffic Commission voted to install six 30-mph advisory speed limit signs on DiCenzo Blvd. to address resident speed concerns. The commission also referred vegetation cutting and speed data collection on Brigham Street to the DPW and Police Department, and referred a traffic signal review at Hildreth and Church Streets to Engineering. No final decisions were made on the traffic calming policy or stop sign removals, which remain under discussion.

• Approved referral to Engineering to install 6 advisory 30-mph speed limit signs on DiCenzo Blvd.
• Approved referral to DPW to cut back vegetation on Brigham Street.
• Approved referral to Police Department to deploy speed signs on Brigham Street before school starts.
• Approved referral to Police Department for observation and enforcement of parking on Versaille Street.
• Approved referral to Chief Giorgi to contact resident about Hunter Ave. sign request.
• Approved referral to Engineering to fix broken sign on Montanari Ave.
• Approved referral to Engineering for further review of traffic signal at Hildreth St. & Church St.
• Approved minutes of June 26, 2024 meeting.

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider several applications for one-day event licenses and entertainment permits for local businesses. The board will also review a change of manager and a change of premises.

• One-day licenses for Lost Shoe Brewing, Marlborough Economic Development, Tackle Box Brewing, and Masonic Hall
• Entertainment license application for Lalo's Outside Patio at 620 Lincoln St.
• Entertainment license application for Bolton Street Tavern Patio at 587 Bolton St.
• Change of manager for Half Axe Co. at 21 Apex Dr, Ste 4A
• Change of premises and entertainment license application for Wemmy's Kitchen and Lounge at 29 S. Bolton St.

The Marlborough Licensing Board approved all applications before it, including four one-day licenses for Lost Shoe Brewing & Roasting Company, two for MEDC, one for Tackle Box Brewing, and two for Masonic Hall. It also approved entertainment licenses for Lalo's Outside Patio, Bolton Street Tavern's outdoor pavilion, and Wemmy's Kitchen and Lounge, plus a change of manager for Half Axe Co. and a change of premises for Wemmy's. All votes were 3-0.

• Approved 4 one-day licenses for Lost Shoe Brewing & Roasting Company (3-0)
• Approved 2 one-day licenses for Marlborough Economic Development Corp. (3-0)
• Approved 1 one-day license for Tackle Box Brewing (3-0)
• Approved 2 one-day licenses for Masonic Hall (Jacob's Hall) (3-0)
• Approved entertainment license for Lalo's Outside Patio with acoustic music 4-9 pm (3-0)
• Approved extending Bolton Street Tavern entertainment license to outside pavilion (3-0)
• Approved change of manager for Half Axe Co. to Amy Seligman (3-0)
• Approved change of premises and radio/TV entertainment license for Wemmy's Kitchen and Lounge (3-0)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to approve new members, retirements, and financial refunds or transfers. The board will also review financial information and correspondence from the Public Employee Retirement and Insurance Commission (PERAC).

• Approval of new members
• Approval of retirements
• Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers
• Review of financial information
• PERAC correspondence

The Marlborough Retirement Board approved routine warrants and minutes, voted to retain Driehaus and Payden as investment managers after reviewing RFP responses, and accepted nine new members and two retirements. A proposed 3% COLA increase for staff was tabled to the August meeting.

• Approved warrants totaling $1,767,741.51 (4-0)
• Approved June 2024 minutes (4-0)
• Retained Driehaus as investment manager (4-0)
• Retained Payden as investment manager (4-0)
• Accepted corrected March/April and May Citizens Bank reconciliations (3-0)
• Accepted nine new members (3-0)
• Approved retirements of Patricia McGuire and Sandra Landry (3-0)
• Approved ordering business cards (3-0)

Council on Aging

This is a procedural meeting of the Marlborough Council on Aging. The agenda includes only standard items such as call to order, approval of minutes, director's update, board updates, old business, new business, and adjournment. No specific decisions, proposals, or public hearings are listed.

• No specific agenda items disclosed beyond routine procedural updates.

The Marlborough Council on Aging Board approved proposed changes to its by-laws by a unanimous vote. The board also received updates on several grants, including a $75,000 Cummings Foundation grant for a new lunch program chef and a $25,000 state grant for an exclusive senior center bus. The changes to the by-laws will be presented for final approval at the September meeting.

• Approved proposed by-law changes (unanimous)
• Approved June 11 meeting minutes as distributed
• Adjourned meeting at 9:25 AM

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings. At 7:00 PM, it will consider a special permit under Section 650-12.B for a new single-family home with a deck and a freestanding garage at 13 Red Spring Rd. At 7:30 PM, it will consider a variance under Section 650-12.B for a rear addition to an existing home at 159 Dudley St.

• Public hearing: special permit for new single-family home, deck, and garage at 13 Red Spring Rd.
• Public hearing: variance for rear addition to existing home at 159 Dudley St.
• Both requests are under Section 650-12.B of the Marlborough Zoning Ordinance.

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Board of Trustees will meet remotely to discuss negotiations with represented personnel in executive session and to vote on the annual report and charter renewal application. Other agenda items include amending contract language, approving minutes from prior meetings, and receiving updates on construction, capital campaign, parent and faculty reps, and executive director.

• Vote to enter executive session for negotiations with represented personnel
• Vote to amend contract language
• Approve Annual Report and Application for Charter Renewal
• Consent agenda includes construction updates
• Capital Campaign Update and other reports

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee's Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet in closed executive session to conduct collective bargaining negotiations with the Paraeducators Negotiations Team. No public discussion or votes on other matters are scheduled.

• Move to executive session for collective bargaining discussions with paraeducators

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will hold a special meeting to conduct first reads and final approvals for numerous district policies across student, community, personnel, and instructional chapters. The body will also enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy and personnel negotiations.

• Executive session to discuss potential litigation against North Reading Bus Transportation
• Strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel including the Superintendent and Director of Finance & Operations
• First read of policies in Chapter J (Students), Chapter K (School Community), and Chapter L (External Agency Relations)
• Approval of policies in Chapter G (Personnel & Management), Chapter H (Negotiations), and Chapter I (Instruction)

Community Development Authority

The Marlborough Community Development Authority will approve minutes and payables for June/July 2024, hear a monthly report from the executive director, and discuss housing items. These include state elderly housing vacancies, work orders, rent adjustments, camera installation at Pleasant Street and Bolton Street, a THRIVE support contract, and an Advocates, Inc. lease. Updates will be provided on 275 Mechanic Street and 149 Dicenzo Boulevard projects.

• Motion to approve minutes of June 26, 2024 meeting
• Motion to approve payables for June/July 2024 (Attachment A)
• Discussion of cameras at Pleasant Street and Bolton Street
• THRIVE Support & Advocacy Management Contract and Advocates, Inc. Lease & Management Contract (Attachment B)
• Update on 275 Mechanic Street (Attachment D) and 149 Dicenzo Boulevard

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee's Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet in executive session to discuss strategy for Office Support and Administrator Union negotiations. The public portion consists only of call to order and adjournment; no open-session decisions are expected.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for Office Support and Administrator Union negotiations

Planning Board

The Marlborough Planning Board approved two Approval Not Required (ANR) plans, combining lots off Spencer Circle and dividing parcels on Forest Street. The board also granted a variance allowing a 40-square-foot electronic message center sign at Best Western, with a condition to bring the sign into compliance within 10 years. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved ANR plan for Lot 19A and Parcel A off Spencer Circle (5-0)
• Approved ANR plan for 26, 50, and 62 Forest Street (5-0)
• Granted sign variance for Best Western at 261 Boston Post Road West, allowing 40 sq ft EMC sign, expiring July 23, 2034 (5-0)
• Accepted and filed correspondence for Water's Edge & Sterling Woods subdivision (5-0)
• Accepted and filed correspondence for 76 Broad Street and voted to send letter to property owner (5-0)
• Accepted and filed correspondence for 689 Pleasant Street (5-0)
• Accepted and filed correspondence for 547 Stow Road (5-0)

City Council

The City Council is considering several zoning amendments, including the creation of the Lizotte Drive and MBTA Housing Overlay Districts. The body will also review multiple grant acceptances for transportation, IT, and energy upgrades, and hold public hearings for wireless antenna permits.

• Grant acceptances: $425,000 for Commuter Shuttle, $237,319 for fiber lines, and $76,570 for energy control systems
• Public hearings for Dish Wireless antennas at 157 Union Street and 450 Boston Post Road East
• Proposed zoning amendments for Lizotte Drive Overlay District and Multi-Family MBTA Housing Overlay District
• Special permit application for a pickleball facility at 119 Airport Boulevard, Unit 11
• Proposed Eminent Domain Order of Taking for projects on Weed Street

The Marlborough City Council overrode the Mayor's veto of Council Order 24-1009156A, which amends Chapter 125 'Personnel' to delete sections regarding the Mayor's authority to waive steps and grant additional vacation time to new employees. The override passed by a vote of 8-3. The council also approved several bonds for capital projects, including $6 million for street construction, and adopted the Lizotte Drive Overlay District zoning amendment.

• Overrode Mayor's veto of personnel ordinance changes (8-3)
• Approved $6,000,000 street construction bond (11-0)
• Approved $500,000 landfill post-closure development bond (11-0)
• Approved $350,000 Evergreen Cemetery bond (11-0)
• Approved $120,000 municipal buildings bond (11-0)
• Approved $300,000 pumping stations bond (11-0)
• Approved $2,000,000 water main bond (11-0)
• Adopted Lizotte Drive Overlay District zoning amendment

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee's Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to review and align policies in Chapters 8 and 9 alphabetically. No substantive policy changes or votes are on the agenda; the session is procedural in nature.

• Review of policies in Chapter 8 for alphabetical alignment
• Review of policies in Chapter 9 for alphabetical alignment

City Clerk

The Fort Meadow Commission will consider approving June meeting minutes, review commission budgets, and discuss algae/weed management, jet ski regulations, and general rules for the lake.

• Discussion of algae and weed control in Fort Meadow
• Potential rule changes regarding jetskis on the lake
• Approval of June 20, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of commission budgets

Conservation Commission

The Marlborough Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings and review draft conditions for several Notices of Intent involving projects near wetlands. Key items include a new 25,000 sq ft athletics building and synthetic turf field at 280 Locke Dr., a garage replacement and sewer connection at 190 Sudbury St., stormwater basin improvements at 26, 50 & 62 Forest St., a sewer connection at 305 Farm Rd., and a footbridge at Millham Brook. The commission will also consider a certificate of compliance for Mass Electric at 335 South St. and discuss a DEP letter on modifications to the Tyler Dam Rehabilitation Project.

• New 25,000 sq ft athletics building and synthetic turf field with parking and stormwater improvements at 280 Locke Dr. (New England Innovation Academy)
• Replace existing garage and install new sewer service pipe at 190 Sudbury St.
• Maintenance and improvement of existing stormwater basin at 26, 50 & 62 Forest St.
• Construct footbridge across Millham Brook along Panther Trail (Millham Reservoir area)
• Certificate of compliance for Mass Electric Company at 335 South St. (DEP 212-1258)

The Conservation Commission approved an Order of Conditions for a new 25,000 sq. ft. athletics building and synthetic turf field at 280 Locke Dr. (7-0). They also issued a full certificate of compliance for Mass Electric at 335 South St. and continued several other hearings, including one for 190 Sudbury St. to allow plan revisions.

• Approved Order of Conditions for 280 Locke Dr. athletics building and turf field (7-0)
• Issued full certificate of compliance for Mass Electric at 335 South St. (7-0)
• Continued hearing for 190 Sudbury St. to August 1 for revised plan
• Continued hearing for 26, 50, & 62 Forest St. to August 1
• Continued hearing for 305 Farm Rd. pending DEP number
• Continued hearing for Millham Brook Bridge pending DEP number
• Approved minutes of June 20, 2024 (6-0)
• Voted to place DEP letter on file

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Board of Trustees Finance & Audit Committee will meet remotely to review financial oversight items. They will consider approving prior meeting minutes, discuss a change order log and current construction budget, and review quarterly financial statements ending June 30, 2024. The committee will also enter executive session to discuss negotiations with represented personnel.

• Approve minutes from June 11, 2024
• Review Change Order Log and Current Construction Budget
• Review Quarterly Financial Statements ending 6-30-24
• Enter executive session for negotiations with represented personnel

Licensing Board

The Marlborough Licensing Board will meet to discuss a one-day license application for Chill Kitchen and Bar at 416 Boston Post Rd E. The agenda also includes miscellaneous correspondence, open issues, and old business. The meeting is largely administrative with no major policy decisions.

• One-day license request by John Logomasini for Chill Kitchen and Bar, 416 Boston Post Rd E

City Clerk

The Richer School Building Committee will meet to accept the June 24, 2024 meeting minutes. The committee also plans to review a draft OPM RFS.

• Review of Draft OPM RFS
• Acceptance of June 24, 2024 meeting minutes

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet in an executive session. The meeting is for collective bargaining negotiations with the Office Support Union.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with the Office Support Union

School Committee Meetings

The committee will hold a special meeting to perform the first read of several policy chapters for alphabetical alignment. These updates cover personnel, management, negotiations, and instructional procedures.

• First read of Chapter G policies regarding personnel and management
• First read of Chapter H negotiations goals policy
• First read of Chapter I policies including school calendar and grading
• Review of library materials reconsideration procedures

School Committee Meetings

The Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet in executive session for collective bargaining negotiations with the Unit B Administrator’s Union. The meeting is scheduled for July 9, 2024.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with the Unit B Administrator’s Union

City Council Committees

This is a procedural agenda for the Marlborough City Council Finance Committee meeting on July 8, 2024. The agenda lists only two posted documents (a posting notice and a packet) with no specific items, decisions, or discussion topics detailed. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no substantive agenda items are provided in this text.

• Finance Committee meeting scheduled for 2024-07-08
• Meeting documents posted: FINANCEPOSTING2024-0708.PDF and FINANCEPOSTING2024-0708_PACKET_0.PDF

School Committee Meetings

The negotiations subcommittee will meet to discuss bargaining strategies for upcoming negotiations. The discussion involves the Marlborough Administrator’s Union, Unit B and Office Support. A motion to enter executive session is on the agenda.

• Motion to enter executive session regarding negotiation strategy
• Negotiations with Marlborough Administrator’s Union, Unit B and Office Support

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority will review fiscal year 2024 reports regarding elderly housing vacancies, work orders, and rent adjustments. The agenda also includes discussions on management contracts for THRIVE and Advocates, Inc., as well as updates on properties at 275 Mechanic Street and 149 Dicenzo Boulevard.

• THRIVE Support & Advocacy Management Contract
• Advocates, Inc. Lease & Management Contract
• Cameras at Pleasant Street and Bolton Street
• Update on 275 Mechanic Street
• Update on 149 Dicenzo Boulevard

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet in an executive session. The meeting is for collective bargaining negotiations with the Unit B Administrator’s Union.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with the Unit B Administrator’s Union

Disabilities Commission

The meeting includes routine business such as roll call, minutes, and a treasurer's report. Local building inspector Ethan Lippitt is scheduled to attend as a guest.

• Guest appearance by local building inspector Ethan Lippitt

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to discuss bargaining strategy. The agenda includes a motion to enter executive session regarding upcoming negotiations with the Marlborough Administrator’s Union, Unit B.

• Motion for executive session regarding negotiation strategy for Marlborough Administrator’s Union, Unit B

Traffic Commission

The Marlborough Traffic Commission will address several resident concerns regarding speed and safety on Brimsmead Street and Concord Road. The agenda also includes a request for a No J-Brake Law for trucks and discussions on commercial vehicle parking.

• Request for a No J-Brake Law for truck traffic
• Resident concern at 25 Boundary Street regarding a fence
• Safety concerns on Concord Road and Brimsmead Street
• Review of traffic regulations on Locke Drive
• Student safety during drop off and pick up at Jaworek Elementary School

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will review applications for several one-day licenses for upcoming local events and businesses. The board will also discuss permanent outdoor seating with the City Solicitor.

• New Class II dealership license application for Driven to Perfection KASDCC at 225 Cedar Hill St.
• One-day licenses for July 17, 2024, events including the Running of the Wolves Road Race
• One-day license for the Summer Concert Series at Union Common on July 18, 2024
• One-day license for the Greek Festival at Sts. Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church
• Discussion with City Solicitor Jason Grossfield regarding permanent outdoor seating

Community Development Authority

The Marlborough Community Development Authority will meet to approve May 2024 financials and payables. The agenda includes discussions on housing vacancies, rent adjustments, and camera installations at Pleasant and Bolton Streets. The board will also review management contracts for THRIVE and Advocates, Inc.

• THRIVE Support & Advocacy Management Contract
• Advocates, Inc. Lease & Management Contract
• Camera installation at Pleasant Street and Bolton Street
• Updates on 1, 275 Mechanic Street and 149 Dicenzo Boulevard
• Approval of Affirmative Action Goal

Retirement Board

The meeting consists of procedural items including the approval of warrants and minutes. The board will also address retirements, new members, and refunds or transfers.

• Approval of warrants
• Approval of retirements
• Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers
• PERAC correspondence

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will meet in executive session to review a Memorandum of Understanding between the committee and the Behavior Technician Union. The meeting is closed to the public because a public meeting could impact the committee's bargaining position.

• Review of the Memorandum of Understanding between the Marlborough School Committee and the Behavior Technician Union

School Committee Meetings

The MPS Policy Sub-Committee will meet to review Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 of the school policies. This meeting focuses on ensuring alphabetical alignment within these specific chapters.

• Review of Chapter 5 policies for alphabetical alignment
• Review of Chapter 6 policies for alphabetical alignment
• Review of Chapter 7 policies for alphabetical alignment
• Review of Chapter 8 policies for alphabetical alignment
• Review of Chapter 9 policies for alphabetical alignment

School Committee Meetings

The committee will consider an agreement with the Behavior Technician Union and approve various school policies. Members will also review surplus textbooks for Humanities and Kane Elementary School. The meeting includes reports from the Superintendent and Director of Finance & Operations.

• Approval of MOU between the School Committee and the Behavior Technician Union
• Review of surplus textbooks for Humanities and Kane Elementary School
• Approval of policies regarding safety, crisis response, and security cameras
• Review of Marlborough High School and PreK-8 student handbooks
• Acceptance of donations and gifts

City Council Committees

The Urban Affairs Committee meeting includes reviews of planning board recommendations and zoning overlay documents. The provided agenda text does not specify particular discussion topics or decisions.

• Zoning overlay for Lizotte Drive
• Planning Board recommendation for Donald Lynch Blvd zoning
• Planning Board recommendation for Lizotte Drive zoning

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee Policy Sub-Committee will meet to review several policy chapters. The committee intends to check Chapters 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 for alphabetical alignment.

• Review of Chapter 5 policies for alphabetical alignment
• Review of Chapter 6 policies for alphabetical alignment
• Review of Chapter 7 policies for alphabetical alignment
• Review of Chapter 8 policies for alphabetical alignment
• Review of Chapter 9 policies for alphabetical alignment

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to discuss strategy for upcoming negotiations with the Marlborough Administrator’s Union, Unit B. The agenda includes a motion to enter executive session for this discussion.

• Negotiation strategy for Marlborough Administrator’s Union, Unit B

Historical Commission

The commission will review June minutes and address public outreach regarding 197 Stow Rd. The meeting also includes updates on website content and the Marlborough Revolution 250 project.

• Public outreach regarding 197 Stow Rd. (MACRIS ID: MRB.1095)
• Ongoing work on website content
• Assistance for the Marlborough Revolution 250 project

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several proposals involving work near wetlands. This includes a new athletics building and turf field at New England Innovation Academy and generator replacement at Boston Post Road East. The commission will also consider sewer connections and footbridge construction.

• Proposed 25,000 sq. ft. athletics building and synthetic turf field at 280 Locke Dr.
• Generator replacement and concrete pad installation at 895-1001 Boston Post Rd. East
• Sewer connection proposal for a single family home at 305 Farm Rd.
• Site improvements to storage facility at 846-850 Boston Post Rd. East
• Footbridge construction across Millham Brook near Panther Trail

City Clerk

The Fort Meadow Commission will meet at Hudson Town Hall on June 20, 2024. The agenda includes the approval of May 8, 2024, meeting minutes and discussions regarding the commission charter, budgets, and lake rules. Topics such as buoys, algae, weeds, and boat launches are also scheduled for discussion.

• Approval of May 8, 2024, meeting minutes
• Fort Meadow Commission Charter
• Commission Budgets
• Beaches and Boat Launch
• Algae and Weeds

City Clerk

The Municipal Aggregation Committee will review residential electricity savings for the first quarter of 2024. Members will also discuss National Grid summer pricing, rate forecasts, and savings from the First Point Power contract.

• Vote to approve October 16, 2023 minutes
• Review of Q1 2024 residential electricity savings
• Review of National Grid summer pricing and rate forecasts
• Discussion of savings from the First Point Power contract
• Discussion of indicative pricing for future contracts

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Board of Trustees Education Committee will meet remotely on June 18, 2024. The committee plans to review faculty survey results and approve items from the June 5 meeting. They will also collect agenda topics for future meetings.

• Review of faculty survey results
• Approval of June 5, 2024 committee items

City Council

The City Council will review $10,270,000.00 in capital bond requests for various facility, utility, and street projects. The agenda also includes a public hearing regarding a new utility pole at 100 Locke Drive and a $1,000,000.00 transfer to support West Side Fire Station Stabilization.

• $10,270,000.00 in capital bond requests for city projects
• $1,000,000.00 transfer to West Side Fire Station Stabilization
• Public hearing for a new utility pole at 100 Locke Drive
• $345,334.00 grant acceptance for library construction
• Unfavorable recommendation on marijuana zoning amendment

City Clerk

The commission will consider several Notices of Intent regarding residential additions and Department of Public Works (DPW) improvements near wetlands. The meeting also includes a request to verify wetland boundaries at 279 South St.

• 21 Blaiswood Ave: patio, firepit, and retaining wall construction
• 402 Hudson St (DPW): landfill cap improvement and recap
• Russell St (DPW): tree clearing and drainage pipe replacement
• Cedar Hill St (DPW): roadway reclamation and signal upgrade
• 279 South St: wetland resource area delineation review

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Governance Committee will meet remotely on June 12, 2024. The agenda includes reviewing succession planning tools for the Executive Director and conducting evaluations for both the ED and the Board. The committee will also review policies and the Board of Trustees Chair Guide.

• Approval of May 8, 2024 minutes
• Succession planning tools for ED
• ED and Board self-evaluations
• Policy review
• Board of Trustees 'Chair Guide' review

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting via remote participation. The board plans to vote on updates to the Student Handbook and move into an executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining and litigation.

• Vote to approve Student Handbook updates
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation strategy

Licensing Board

The Marlborough Licensing Board meeting includes administrative business and miscellaneous correspondence. The board will review applications for one-day licenses.

• One-day license application for Tackle box Brewing at 416 Boston Post Rd E

School Council Meeings

The Richer School Council will meet to approve minutes from the May meeting. The council will also share feedback from the June 11 School Committee meeting regarding the School Improvement Plan.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Sharing feedback on the School Improvement Plan

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will discuss potential bylaw changes and receive a presentation on parliamentary procedures. The agenda also includes elections and standard new and old business.

• Presentation on Parliamentary Procedures
• Discussion and review of Bylaw changes
• Elections

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will meet in executive session to discuss strategy regarding negotiations with non-union personnel. The committee noted that a public meeting could have a detrimental impact on their bargaining position.

• Negotiation strategy for non-union personnel

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will hear a presentation from the Marlborough High School Student Advisory Committee. The Superintendent's report will cover school graduation and district improvement plans. The committee is also scheduled to vote on numerous administrative and operational policies.

• Presentation by Marlborough High School Student Advisory Committee
• Review of District Data on Safe & Supportive Schools
• Approval of various School Committee operational policies
• First reading of safety and emergency response policies

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Board of Trustees Finance & Audit Committee will meet remotely to approve minutes from June 3, 2024. The committee will also review the current construction budget, change order log, and Fixed Asset Policy. An executive session is scheduled to discuss negotiations with represented personnel.

• Review of Change Order Log and Current Construction Budget
• Review of Fixed Asset Policy
• Approval of June 3, 2024, meeting minutes

Disabilities Commission

The Marlborough Disabilities Commission will hold a meeting on June 10, 2024. The agenda contains only standard procedural items and does not list specific topics or projects for discussion.

• Treasurer’s report

Board of Health

The Marlborough Board of Health will review meeting minutes and discuss various public health updates. Topics include migrant housing, arbovirus, and the Public Health Excellence Grant. The board will also consider a variance request for animal keeping at 290 Clover Hill Street.

• Animal keeping variance request at 290 Clover Hill Street
• Updates on migrant housing
• MA Arbovirus and rodent updates
• Public Health Excellence Grant discussion
• Subdivision, site plan, and special permit reviews as required

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet in executive session at 25 Union Street for collective bargaining negotiations with Unit B Administrator’s Union. The agenda states that an open meeting would negatively impact the bargaining process. These sessions address administrator contract terms, compensation, and working conditions, which directly affect school staffing and district budget planning.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Unit B Administrator’s Union
• Meeting location: Superintendent’s Conference Room, 25 Union Street
• Agenda limited to call to order, executive session motion, and adjournment

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several proposals for development near wetlands. These include notices of intent for new buildings and site improvements, as well as a request regarding a stormwater basin.

• New office, lab/R&D, and warehouse building at 900 Nickerson Rd
• New 25,000 sq. ft. athletics building and synthetic turf field at 280 Locke Dr
• Stormwater basin improvements at 26, 50, & 62 Forest Street
• Site improvements to a storage facility at 846-850 Boston Post Rd. East
• Footbridge construction across Millham Brook near Millham Reservoir

City Clerk

This meeting of the Marlborough Cable Trust contains only procedural items. The agenda includes the acceptance of minutes from May 2, 2024, and an Executive Director’s Report. No specific topics are listed under old or new business.

• Acceptance of May 2, 2024 meeting minutes

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy (AMSA) Board of Trustees will meet on June 6, 2024, to review construction budget updates and approve emergency medical plans. The board is also scheduled to hold an executive session to negotiate contracts with non-represented school personnel, after which it will not return to open discussion. Additionally, trustees will vote on officer elections, appoint a member to the STEM Soaring Eagles, and receive updates on the capital campaign and strategic planning.

• Review construction budget updates under consent agenda
• Approve roof proposal addendum with retaining wall and paving work capped at $426K in building contingency funds
• Hold executive session to negotiate contracts with non-represented personnel
• Vote on Board Officer Elections and appoint Roger Jarrett to the STEM Soaring Eagles
• Approve Medical Emergency Plan and Behavioral Health Emergency Plan

City Council Committees

The City Council Urban Affairs Committee will discuss a proposed zoning ordinance amendment for medical and adult use marijuana. The communication was submitted by Assistant City Solicitor Jeremy McManus on behalf of Councilor Robey.

• Proposed zoning ordinance amendment regarding Medical and Adult Use Marijuana

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The AMSA Board of Trustees Education Committee will meet remotely on June 5, 2024. The committee plans to approve items from the May 22, 2024 meeting and review results from a staff and family survey.

• Approval of Education Committee from May 22, 2024
• Review of Staff and Family Survey Results

City Clerk

The Marlborough Cultural Council will provide an update on the 2024 grant cycle, including the Community Fridge project. The meeting also includes an overview of planning for fiscal year 2025.

• 2024 Grant Cycle Update (Community Fridge project)
• FY25 MCC Planning Overview
• Transitioning the Public Art Working Group to focus on MCC's Vision & Mission

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review trust fund and state aid reports for April and May 2024. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Strategic Plan and a Policy Subcommittee item for an Exhibitors Release Form.

• Approval of April 2, 2024 minutes
• Trust Fund/State Aid Report for April & May 2024
• Policy Subcommittee: Exhibitors Release Form
• Strategic Plan discussion

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several financial requests, including capital bonds for street reconstruction and a transfer for fire engine equipment. The body is also considering utility pole installations and a wireless antenna permit.

• Capital Bond Requests totaling $10,270,000.00 for street reconstruction and other projects
• Transfer request of $70,000.00 for new E-ONE Class A Fire Engine equipment
• Grant acceptance of $75,000.00 from Cummings Foundation for Senior Center chef and lunch program
• Wireless Special Permit application for three antennas at 157 Union Street
• Proposed ordinance amendment to remove Mayor's authority to waive salary steps and grant extra vacation for non-union personnel

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet for collective bargaining discussions with the Behavior Technician Negotiations Team. The agenda includes a motion to enter executive session.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with the Behavior Technician Negotiations Team
• Motion to move into executive session

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee and the Paraeducators Negotiations Team will meet in executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct collective bargaining discussions and negotiations.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with the Paraeducators Negotiations Team

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees Finance & Audit Committee will meet via remote participation. The session includes a review of previous minutes and an executive session regarding personnel negotiations.

• Approval of May 14, 2024 minutes
• Executive session to discuss negotiations with represented personnel

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose is to discuss the strategy for upcoming negotiations with the Para educators union.

• Executive session regarding Para educators union negotiation strategy

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and vote on tax exemption applications for religious and charitable organizations. The board will also vote on real property tax abatement applications and discuss outstanding appeals and settlements in executive session.

• Applications for exemption under MGL c. 50, s. 5, Clause 3ABC for religious and charitable organizations
• Applications for abatement of real property tax under MGL c. 59, s. 60
• Outstanding ATB appeals, abatements, and settlements

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee is meeting in executive session. The body will conduct collective bargaining negotiations with the Unit B Administrator’s Union.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with Unit B Administrator’s Union

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to review policies in Chapters 4 through 9. The purpose of these reviews is to ensure alphabetical alignment within the policy chapters.

• Review of policies in Chapter 4
• Review of policies in Chapter 5
• Review of policies in Chapter 6
• Review of policies in Chapter 7
• Review of policies in Chapter 8

Community Development Authority

The Marlborough Community Development Authority will discuss elderly housing vacancies, rent adjustments, and management contracts. The body will also receive updates on properties at 275 Mechanic Street and 149 Dicenzo Boulevard.

• THRIVE Support & Advocacy Management Contract
• Advocates, Inc. Lease & Management Contract
• Environmental Groundwater Results
• Updates for 275 Mechanic Street and 149 Dicenzo Boulevard
• Executive session to discuss the Executive Director's contract

Traffic Commission

The provided agenda contains only alphanumeric reference codes and no descriptive text. It is procedural boilerplate with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will consider several one-day license requests for events at Union Common and Weed Street. The board will also review an application for a new full entertainment license for Welly's Restaurant. Discussions are scheduled regarding guidelines for outside seating and entertainment.

• Full entertainment license application for Welly's Restaurant, 153 Main St. (Outside Patio)
• One-day licenses for Lalo's Restaurant, Lost Shoe Brewing & Roasting Company, Jammalo Wine Cellars, Flying Dreams, and Jacobs Hall
• Change of Officers application for Spire Hospitality, LLC (DBA Holiday Inn Marlborough)
• Discussion on ABCC correspondence regarding cocktails to go and outside seating
• Review of March 27, 2024 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed single-family home at 68 River Street. The applicant is seeking permits for filling and excavation work in a floodplain area and a finding for a preexisting nonconforming lot size.

• Public hearing for special permit for filling and excavation at 68 River Street
• Request for Section 6 finding special permit for 68 River Street regarding the 50% minimum lot area requirement

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to approve new members, retirements, refunds, transfers, and rollovers. The board will also review financial information and correspondence from PERAC.

• Approval of new members
• Approval of retirements
• Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers
• Review of financial information
• PERAC correspondence

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee is meeting in executive session to review two specific agreements. The session is closed to the public to protect the Committee's bargaining position.

• 2024-2027 Memorandum of Understanding with Marlborough Educator Association
• Agreement with Murphy, Lamere & Murphy, P.C.

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will consider approving the FY25 School Operating Budget and ratifying a 2024-2027 Memorandum of Understanding with the Marlborough Educator Association. The meeting includes a first read of numerous committee operational policies and a contract approval for Murphy, Lamere, and Murphy, P.C.

• Approval of the FY25 School Operating Budget
• Ratification of the 2024-2027 Memorandum of Understanding with the Marlborough Educator Association
• Approval of the contract with Murphy, Lamere, and Murphy, P.C.
• First read of multiple policies including Budget Planning (Policy DB) and Annual Budget (Policy DA)
• Discussion of FY25 budget reductions regarding food services, transportation, and budget transfers

School Council Meeings

The Kane School Council will meet to review the Principal's report and approve previous minutes. The agenda consists of procedural items and an open forum.

• Approval of minutes
• Principal’s Report
• Open Forum

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Education Committee will meet via remote participation. The body will review staff and family surveys and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of Education Committee minutes from March 21, 2024
• Review of Staff and Family Surveys
• Collection of agenda topics for the next Education Committee meeting

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Development Committee will meet to discuss development planning. The agenda includes reviews of committee function, policy, and outreach.

• Approval of minutes
• Discussion of business partnerships
• Planning for AMSA’s 20th Anniversary

School Committee Meetings

The Policy Sub-Committee of the Marlborough School Committee will meet to review policies in Chapters 4, 5, 6, and 7. The purpose of these reviews is to ensure alphabetical alignment within those chapters.

• Review of policies in Chapter 4 for alphabetical alignment
• Review of policies in Chapter 5 for alphabetical alignment
• Review of policies in Chapter 6 for alphabetical alignment
• Review of policies in Chapter 7 for alphabetical alignment

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee and the Paraeducators Negotiations Team will meet in executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct collective bargaining discussions.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with paraeducators

School Council Meeings

The Jaworek School Council will meet to review NWEA data and discuss the final draft of the School Improvement Plan. The council also intends to review and revise its Family and Community Engagement Goal.

• Review NWEA Data
• Review and revise Family and Community Engagement Goal
• Final Draft of School Improvement Plan

School Council Meeings

The Whitcomb School Council is meeting to review a draft of the School Improvement Plan. This is the only substantive item listed on the agenda.

• Review of draft School Improvement Plan

City Clerk

The Tree Warden will hold a public hearing to discuss the removal of shade trees located within the public way. The meeting is scheduled for May 20, 2024, at 5:30 PM at City Hall.

• Proposed removal of 16” Hickey tree at 320 Williams St
• Proposed removal of 8” Red oak tree at 817 Concord Rd

Historical Commission

The commission will review April minutes and correspondence regarding ownership recognition at 239 Concord Rd. The meeting also includes updates on website content and the Marlborough Revolution 250 project.

• Ownership recognition request for 239 Concord Rd
• Approval of April minutes
• Marlborough Revolution 250 project updates
• Website content development

School Committee Meetings

The Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to review policies in Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4. The purpose of the review is to ensure alphabetical alignment within these chapters.

• Review of Chapter 1 policies for alphabetical alignment
• Review of Chapter 2 policies for alphabetical alignment
• Review of Chapter 3 policies for alphabetical alignment
• Review of Chapter 4 policies for alphabetical alignment

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings for several development projects near wetlands. The body will also discuss a preconstruction meeting for 339 Boston Post Rd. and review draft maps for the Open Space and Recreation Plan.

• Public hearing for a new 2-story office, lab/R&D, and warehouse building at 900 Nickerson Rd.
• Public hearing for a 3-lot open space subdivision at formerly 547 Stow Rd.
• Public hearing for a footbridge across Millham Brook along the Panther Trail.
• Preconstruction meeting and title transfer discussion for 339 Boston Post Rd. (McGee Farm).
• Review of draft maps for the Open Space and Recreation Plan.

School Council Meeings

The School Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss the School Improvement Plan. The agenda includes an update from elementary principals and a review of necessary revisions to the plan.

• Approval of April 24 meeting minutes
• Update from elementary principals regarding the School Improvement Plan
• Review of actions for School Improvement Plan revisions

Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports on parks and recreation. The agenda consists of procedural items and general reports.

• Approval of February 21, 2024 minutes
• Parks Report
• Recreation Report from Director Charles Thebado

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet at the Senior Center to conduct regular business. The agenda includes a director's update, board updates, and both old and new business.

• Director's Update
• Board Updates

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee is meeting in executive session to discuss matters that would impact the committee's bargaining position. The session includes the approval of minutes from the April 30, 2024, executive session.

• Approval of April 30, 2024 Executive Session minutes

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose is to discuss strategy for upcoming negotiations with Behavior Technicians.

• Executive session regarding bargaining strategy for Behavior Technicians

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will review and potentially approve policies regarding mission, non-discrimination, bullying prevention, and religious expression. The meeting includes updates on the FY2025 budget and the Marlborough High School graduation.

• Approval of Policy AA Mission/Belief/Vision
• Approval of Policy AB Non-Discrimination and Harassment
• Approval of Policy AC Bullying Prevention
• Approval of Policy AD Constitutionally Protected Religious Expression/Prayer
• Decision on surplus shop equipment

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees Finance & Audit Committee will meet to review the school's capital plan and construction budget. The meeting includes a review of change orders and a discussion on the topic calendar.

• Review of change orders and construction budget
• Review of Capital Plan
• Executive session regarding negotiations with represented personnel

School Council Meeings

The School Council is meeting to discuss school improvement planning for the 2024-2025 school year.

• School Improvement Planning for 2024-2025 SY

City Clerk

The Marlborough Cultural Council is meeting to review the 2024 grant cycle and the Marlborough Walks project. The body will also discuss recruiting new members and updating its city website presence.

• 2024 Grant Cycle update
• Marlborough Walks project update
• Proposed Public Art Commission
• MCC recruiting
• City website presence revamp

City Clerk

The Fort Meadow Commission will meet to discuss the opening of Memorial Beach and the Boat Launch. The meeting also includes discussions regarding buoys, algae, weeds, rules, and commission budgets.

• Memorial Beach and Boat Launch opening discussion
• Commission budgets
• Discussion of buoys, algae, and weeds

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Governance Committee will meet via remote participation to review updates to the 2024-2025 Student Handbook. The committee will also receive updates on board recruitment and executive director succession planning tools.

• Approval of April 10, 2024 minutes
• Board Recruitment Update
• Review of 2024-2025 Student Handbook Updates
• ED Succession Planning Tools review

Library Trustees

The Marlborough Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss scholarship recipients and the library's strategic plan. The board will also review the April 2024 Trust Fund/State Aid and Director's reports.

• Selection of scholarship recipients
• Review of Strategic Plan
• Trust Fund /State Aid Report for April 2024
• Reports from Friends of the Marlborough Public Library and Marlborough Public Library Foundation

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will hold a workshop meeting to discuss the FY25 budget. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• FY25 Budget Discussion

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board is holding a special meeting to discuss outside seating for the remainder of 2024. No other specific business items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of outside seating for remainder of 2024

Disabilities Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific policy decisions, projects, or discussion topics are listed.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive director updates on several public health matters. The meeting includes reviews of subdivisions, site plans, and special permits as required.

• Migrant housing updates
• Public Health Excellence Grant
• Viral respiratory illness reporting
• Rodent update
• Subdivision, Site Plan, and Special Permit reviews

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority will meet to discuss housing operations and financial reports. The body will enter an executive session to review the Executive Director's contract. Other items include rent adjustments and facility updates.

• Executive Director’s Contract Review
• Rent Adjustments Fiscal Year 24
• Cameras at Pleasant Street and Bolton Street
• State Elderly Housing Vacancies and Work Orders FY24
• Capital Improvement Plan active FISH projects

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority will meet to discuss housing vacancies, rent adjustments, and capital improvement projects. The board will also enter an executive session to review the Executive Director's contract.

• Rent adjustments for Fiscal Year 24
• Cameras at Pleasant Street and Bolton Street
• State Elderly Housing Vacancies and Work Orders FY24
• Capital Improvement Plan active FISH projects
• Executive Director's contract review

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent and Requests for Determination of Applicability. The body is reviewing proposals for new construction and drainage improvements near wetlands. The meeting also includes a discussion on a Mass Trails Grant request for City Council acceptance.

• 900 Nickerson Rd.: Proposal for a 2-story office, lab/R&D, and warehouse building
• 280 Locke Dr.: Proposal for a 25,000 sq. ft. athletics building and synthetic turf field
• Millham Brook Bridge: Proposal for a footbridge along the Panther Trail
• 191-199, 201 and 261 Boston Post Rd. West: Drainage improvements at RK Centers
• Formerly #547 Stow Rd.: Proposal for a 3-lot open space subdivision

City Clerk

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees will meet to vote on the 2024-2025 budget and a roof proposal. The board will also vote on the appointment of new members Christine Tridente and Jim Carter. An executive session is scheduled to discuss negotiations with represented personnel.

• Vote to approve 2024-2025 Budget
• Vote on Roof Proposal
• Appointment of new Board Members Christine Tridente and Jim Carter
• Construction Budget Updates
• Executive session regarding negotiations with represented personnel

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee and the Paraeducators Negotiations Team are meeting for collective bargaining discussions. The meeting is scheduled to take place in executive session.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with the Paraeducators Negotiations Team

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee is meeting in executive session to provide an update on negotiations with the Marlborough Educator Association. The body will also review and approve minutes from three previous executive sessions.

• Update on MEA negotiations
• Approval of December 12, 2023 executive session minutes
• Approval of February 13, 2024 executive session minutes
• Approval of February 27, 2024 executive session minutes

School Committee Meetings

The Negotiations Sub-Committee and the Behavior Technician Negotiations Team will meet for collective bargaining discussions. This meeting is scheduled as an executive session to prevent a detrimental impact on bargaining.

• Collective bargaining discussions/negotiations with Behavior Technician Negotiations Team

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will meet to vote on the FY25 budget and update several district policies. The meeting includes reports on food services, bus transportation, and literacy instruction.

• FY25 Budget vote
• Policy AA Mission/Belief/Vision update
• Policy AB Non-Discrimination and Harassment Policy update
• Policy AC Bullying Prevention update
• Acceptance of donations

School Council Meeings

The Whitcomb School Council will meet to review edits to the School Improvement Plan. Discussions will specifically focus on academic achievement, curriculum, and instruction.

• Review of previous edits to the School Improvement Plan
• Review of School Improvement Plan sections 1.4 and 1.B (Academic Achievement, Curriculum and Instruction)

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Board of Trustees Finance & Audit Committee will meet to review the budget and investment policy. The committee will also hold an executive session regarding personnel negotiations.

• Vote to recommend budget to Board
• Review of Investment Policy and Return on Investment
• Executive session to discuss negotiations with represented personnel

City Council Committees

The City Council Urban Affairs Committee is reviewing documents related to the Alta Behavioral Health facility. The materials include a special permit application, floor plans for Suite 105, and legal correspondence regarding a change of LLC.

• Special permit application for Alta Behavioral Health
• Floor plan review for Suite 105 including EMTs and regs
• Inquiry regarding change of LLC

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet in executive session. The body will conduct collective bargaining negotiations with the Unit B Administrator’s Union.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with Unit B Administrator’s Union

Board of Assessors

The Board will review applications for religious and charitable organization exemptions and real property tax abatements. A request regarding rollback taxes for Heritage Farm LLC has been tabled until the next meeting.

• Review of religious and charitable organization exemption applications
• Review of real property tax abatement applications
• Discussion of outstanding abatement appeals and settlements in executive session

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose is to discuss strategy for upcoming negotiations with Para Educators and Behavior Technicians.

• Executive session regarding bargaining strategy for Para Educators and Behavior Technicians

School Council Meeings

The Goodnow Elementary School Council will meet to discuss proposed edits to the student achievement goal (goal #1) of the School Improvement Plan (SIP).

• Review of proposed edits to SIP goal #1 (student achievement goal)

School Council Meeings

The School Council will meet to review feedback on the Choose to be Nice program. Members will also receive updates on the Attendance Academy and School Improvement Plan work from the CACE Conference.

• Approval of January 17 meeting minutes
• Choose to be Nice program feedback
• School Improvement Plan update from CACE Conference
• Attendance Academy update

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will review several applications for one-day licenses for community events and local businesses. The board will also consider a new wine and malt license application for Chapa Paisa at 203-205 Main St. Additionally, the meeting includes correspondence regarding various liquor establishments and conservation follow-ups.

• New wine and malt license application: Chapa Paisa, 203-205 Main St.
• One-day beer license: United Way of Tri-County Marlborough Community Cupboard at 25 S Main Street
• One-day licenses: Lost Shoe Brewing & Roasting Company for events at 19 Weed St. and Ward Park
• One-day licenses: Flying Dreams, 277 Main St. for Ward Park event
• Correspondence regarding ABCC Hearing for Jai Jalaram LLC, Pleasant St. General Store

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission reviewed several ongoing safety concerns including school zone signage at AMSA and speed limits on Lincoln Street. Members also discussed parking restrictions on Bond Street and commercial vehicle regulations.

• Referral to Engineering to contact AMSA regarding Forest Street school zone signage
• Referral to Chief Giorgi to create a regulation for new signage on Bond Street
• Referral to Police Department to redeploy electronic speed signs on Lincoln Street
• Discussion of safety concerns at 775 Pleasant Street involving sight distance and driveway visibility
• Review of proposed language for Commercial Vehicle Parking Restrictions

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to conduct routine administrative business, including the approval of retirements and refunds. The meeting includes a scheduled vote regarding the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).

• COLA vote
• Approval of retirements
• Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers
• Approval of new members
• Executive session regarding an individual's reputation, character, physical condition, or mental health

School Council Meeings

The Kane School Council will meet to conduct routine business including the approval of minutes and a report from the Principal. The agenda also includes an open forum for discussion.

• Approval of Minutes
• Principal’s Report
• Open Forum

City Council

The provided agenda contains only numerical references and no descriptive text. It is procedural boilerplate with no listed decisions or discussion topics.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review a request for a refund or reduction of rollback taxes for Heritage Farm LLC. The board will also enter executive session to vote on tax exemptions, land classifications, and abatement applications.

• Vote on rollback tax refund or reduction for Heritage Farm LLC (61A-AGRICULTURAL/HORTICULTURAL)
• Review and vote on applications for exemption under MGL c. 59, s. 5
• Review and vote on forest, agricultural/horticultural, and recreational land classifications
• Review and vote on real property tax abatement applications
• Review and vote on outstanding ATB appeals, abatements, and settlements

Historical Commission

The Commission will review correspondence regarding historical recognition for 406 Lincoln St. The meeting also includes updates on file storage and planning for Marlborough Revolution 250.

• Historical recognition request for 406 Lincoln St (Renaissance Lofts/Marlborough Wire Goods Company)
• Update on Commission file storage inventory
• Planning review for Marlborough Revolution 250

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several requests involving construction near wetlands, including a new building at 900 Nickerson Rd. and a subdivision on Stow Rd. Other items include drainage improvements at RK Centers and a footbridge project by the Marlborough Trails Committee.

• Stone walkway and patio installation at 173 Lakeshore Dr.
• Wetland resource area delineation review for Robin Hill St. parcels 39-5 and 39-26B
• New 2-story office, lab/R&D, and warehouse building at 900 Nickerson Rd.
• Drainage improvements at 191-199, 201 and 261 Boston Post Rd. West
• 3-lot open space subdivision including a 290-foot cul-de-sac on Stow Rd.

City Clerk

The Fort Meadow Commission will meet to discuss the opening of Memorial Beach and the boat launch. The agenda also includes discussions on algae, weeds, a slalom course, and commission budgets.

• Approval of September 7, 2023 meeting minutes
• Election of Commission Chairperson
• Boat Launch opening discussion
• Memorial Beach opening discussion
• Interviews for Commission Agent(s)

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to enter executive session. The body will discuss strategies for upcoming negotiations with specific employee unions.

• Negotiation strategy for Para educators union
• Negotiation strategy for Behavior Technician union
• Negotiation strategy for Administrators union

School Committee Meetings

The Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to review policies in Chapters 1, 2, 3, and 4. The purpose of the review is to ensure alphabetical alignment within these chapters.

• Review of Chapter 1 policies for alphabetical alignment
• Review of Chapter 2 policies for alphabetical alignment
• Review of Chapter 3 policies for alphabetical alignment
• Review of Chapter 4 policies for alphabetical alignment

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee and the MEA Negotiations Team are meeting to conduct collective bargaining discussions. The meeting is held in executive session because a public meeting would have a detrimental impact on bargaining.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with the MEA Negotiations Team

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Governance Committee will meet via remote participation to review student handbook updates and board recruitment. The committee will also approve minutes from the March 13, 2024 meeting.

• Approval of March 13, 2024 minutes
• Review of Student Handbook Updates
• Board Recruitment discussion
• Board Education discussion

Recreation Commission

The commission will meet to approve previous minutes and receive reports from the Parks and Recreation departments. The agenda consists of procedural items and general reports.

• Approval of February 21, 2024 minutes
• Parks Report
• Recreation Report from Director Charles Thebado

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review director and board updates. The agenda consists of procedural items and general business.

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee is meeting to conduct a public hearing regarding the FY25 School Committee Operating Budget. Following the hearing, the body will adjourn to a separately scheduled School Committee meeting.

• Public hearing for the FY25 School Committee Operating Budget

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet to discuss the MPS bullying plan and DESE/AIR reports. The body will take action on FY25 School Choice participation and the acceptance of donations and gifts.

• FY25 School Choice Participation
• Acceptance of Donations and Gifts
• MPS Bullying Plan discussion
• McKinney Vento/Foster Care Transportation report
• DESE/AIR Reports and next steps

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Board of Trustees Finance & Audit Committee will meet to review the school's quarterly financial statements and budget. The committee will also examine the current construction budget and change order log.

• Review of Change Order Log and Current Construction Budget
• Quarterly Financial Statement Review
• Budget Update
• Executive Session regarding negotiations with represented personnel

City Council

The City Council is reviewing several financial transfers, including funding for a new E-ONE fire engine and library renovations. The body is also discussing zoning amendments for marijuana use and the Donald Lynch Boulevard area, as well as personnel appointments.

• Proposed $786,500 transfer from Free Cash to Fire Equipment for an E-ONE Fire Engine
• Proposed $762,465 and $150,000 transfers from Economic Development to MEDC Funding
• Gift acceptance of $250,000 from Marlborough Public Library Foundation for library renovation
• Proposed zoning amendment to Chapter 650 regarding Medical and Adult Use Marijuana
• Proposed creation of the Donald Lynch Boulevard Overlay District (DLBOD)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review director updates regarding various public health matters. The meeting includes reviews of subdivisions, site plans, and special permits as required.

• Updates on migrant housing
• Public Health Excellence Grant
• Viral respiratory illness reporting
• Rodent update
• Subdivision, site plan, and special permit reviews

City Clerk

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific substantive items, contracts, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

• Acceptance of March 7, 2024 meeting minutes
• Executive Director’s Report

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the March 2024 Trust Fund and State Aid report and the Director's report. The meeting includes discussions on the library's strategic plan and the Trustee Scholarship.

• Trust Fund /State Aid Report — March 2024
• Strategic Plan
• Trustee Scholarship
• Friends of the Marlborough Public Library
• Marlborough Public Library Foundation

Disabilities Commission

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to review minutes and the treasurer's report. The meeting includes a guest speaker, Lotte Diomede, President and Co-Founder of Smile Mass.

• Guest speaker Lotte Diomede of Smile Mass

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee is meeting for a negotiations session. The body will move into executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Unit B Administrator’s Union.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with Unit B Administrator’s Union

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee and the MEA Negotiations Team will meet in executive session. The meeting is dedicated to collective bargaining discussions.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with the MEA

Community Development Authority

The Community Development Authority is meeting to approve financial reports and the proposed FY25 Annual Plan. The body will discuss elderly housing vacancies, rent adjustments, and maintenance wage rates. Members will also consider contract awards for CDBG administration services.

• Proposed FY25 Annual Plan
• Contract award to Community Opportunities Group for FY22-23 CDBG Administration and Implementation Services
• Change Order No. 01 for FISH #170083
• Change Order No. 02 for FISH #170093
• Mass Maintenance Wage Rates for FY24

Community Development Authority

The Marlborough CDA Housing Division is seeking public input on its Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2025. The plan outlines operations and goals for state-aided public housing.

• Proposed 5-year Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed Maintenance and Repair Plan
• Current Operating Budget
• Responses to Performance Management Review (PMR) findings
• List of waivers from Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) regulations

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees will meet to discuss construction budget updates and school attrition and waitlist data. The board will also vote on the approval of meeting minutes from February and March 2024.

• Construction Budget Updates
• Fundraising Update
• ED Report on Attrition and Waitlist Data
• Approval of meeting minutes from Feb 29, March 4, and March 14, 2024
• Executive session regarding negotiations with represented personnel

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee and the MEA Negotiations Team will meet in executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct collective bargaining discussions.

• Collective bargaining negotiations between the Negotiations Sub-Committee and the MEA Negotiations Team

School Committee Meetings

The Policy Sub-Committee of the Marlborough School Committee is meeting to review policies. The discussion focuses on alphabetical alignment for policies in Chapters 1, 2, and 3.

• Review of policies in Chapter 1 for alphabetical alignment
• Review of policies in Chapter 2 for alphabetical alignment
• Review of policies in Chapter 3 for alphabetical alignment

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will meet to address administrative business and license applications. The board is reviewing a one-day license request and a change of manager for a local restaurant.

• One-day license for Triboro Youth Hockey Association at 100 Campus Dr. (Craft Hall Foods)
• Application for change of manager at 99 Restaurants, 32 Boston Post Rd W., proposing Cynthia Briere

Traffic Commission

The Traffic Commission will review requests for new signage and school zone designations. The body is also addressing ongoing parking issues and specific traffic safety concerns at several local addresses.

• AMSA school zone designation on Forest Street
• No parking signs on Bond Street
• Speed signs on Lincoln Street
• Removal delay of northern stop sign at Clinton St. and Auburn St.
• Traffic safety and speed concerns at 775 Pleasant Street

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to approve warrants, minutes, and new members. The body will also review financial information and process retirements, refunds, transfers, and rollovers.

• Approval of new members
• Approval of retirements
• Approval of refunds, transfers, and rollovers
• Executive session regarding individual reputation, character, or discipline
• Executive session to consider or interview applicants for employment

School Committee Meetings

The Marlborough School Committee will meet to review the FY25 school operating budget and the Student Opportunity Act plan. The agenda includes reports on chronic absenteeism, food services, and bus transportation.

• Request to submit FY25 Budget for public hearing
• Student Opportunity Act Plan
• Acceptance of donations and gifts
• Reports on Marlborough Extended Stay Shelter closure
• Presentations by MHS Student Advisory Committee and MHS Robotics Team

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will conduct a workshop to discuss the FY2025 school operating budget. The session focuses on level service budgeting, newly identified needs, and unfunded requests.

• Discussion of FY25 level service budget
• Review of FY25 newly identified budget needs
• Review of FY25 unfunded requests

School Council Meeings

The Whitcomb School Council will meet to address the School Improvement Plan. The discussion will focus specifically on safety and discipline.

• School Improvement Plan — Safety and Discipline

City Council

The City Council will conduct public hearings regarding a new utility pole on Simarano Drive and a special permit for a substance abuse treatment program. The body will also consider several grant acceptances and budget transfer requests from the Mayor.

• Public hearing: MA Electric and Verizon New England pole installation on Simarano Drive
• Public hearing: Alta Behavioral Health, LLC special permit for facility at 400 Donald J. Lynch Boulevard
• Grant acceptance: $50,000 for Marlborough Public Library renovation
• Grant acceptance: $15,000 for Marlborough Downtown Village Cultural District food truck & Artisan Festival
• Transfer request: $477,122.41 from PEG Funds to Marlborough Cable Trust for WMCT-TV

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee and the Paraeducators Negotiations Team will meet in executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct collective bargaining discussions.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with the Paraeducators Negotiations Team

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee and the MEA Negotiations Team are meeting for collective bargaining discussions. The meeting is scheduled to take place in executive session.

• Collective bargaining negotiations between the Negotiations Sub-Committee and the MEA Negotiations Team

Historical Commission

The Marlborough Historical Commission will meet to approve the February meeting minutes, set its 2024 work schedule, and review correspondence regarding file storage at the Neil St DPW office. Commissioners will also discuss potential archaeological materials from the Flagg Swamp Rock Shelter that may be held at UMASS following Rt 495 construction.

• Approve February meeting minutes
• Set the commission's 2024 agenda
• Review storage arrangements for files at the Neil St DPW office on Neil St
• Discuss potential Flagg Swamp Rock Shelter materials from UMASS related to Rt 495 construction

School Committee Meetings

The Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss strategy for upcoming negotiations with the Marlborough Educators Association.

• Strategy for negotiations with the Marlborough Educators Association

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding land use and wetland impacts for three properties. The body will also discuss turtle protection, dam safety, and beaver solutions.

• Notice of Intent for a 2-story office, lab/R&D, and warehouse building at 900 Nickerson Rd.
• Request for Determination for a stone walkway and patio at 173 Lakeshore Dr.
• Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation for Pulte Homes of New England, LLC at Robin Hill St.
• DCR Certificate of Non-Compliance and Dam Safety Order dated Feb. 12, 2024
• Beaver Solutions annual report for Cider Knoll

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Education Committee will meet via remote participation to conduct business regarding school surveys and meeting administration.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Finalization of Staff and Family Surveys
• Collection of agenda topics for the next meeting

City Council Committees

The Urban Affairs Committee agenda consists of document postings regarding the Vision for Donald Lynch Boulevard. No specific motions or decisions are listed in this meeting notice.

• Vision for Donald Lynch Boulevard project documentation

School Council Meeings

The School Council will receive an update on the DESE Program Review, including feedback and leadership discussions. The body will also discuss revisions and additions for the 2024-2025 school year improvement planning.

• Update on DESE Program Review
• School Improvement Planning for 2024-2025 SY

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees will meet via remote participation. The meeting is dedicated to an executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining and litigation.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining and litigation strategy

School Committee Meetings

The Negotiations Sub-Committee and the MEA Negotiations Team will meet for collective bargaining discussions. The meeting is scheduled as an executive session.

• Collective bargaining discussions/negotiations between the Negotiations Sub-Committee and the MEA

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Charter School Governance Committee is meeting to review board recruitment and education. The committee will also review the school's policy regarding animals in school.

• Board recruitment
• Review of Animals in School policy
• Approval of February 7, 2024 minutes

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet at the Senior Center to conduct regular business. The agenda includes a presentation from Springwell CEO Trish Smith and updates from the Director and Board.

• Presentation by Trish Smith, CEO of Springwell
• Director Update
• Board Updates

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee will meet to review various reports and administrative items. Action items include discussions regarding the Early College Designation Extension and the FY25 School Calendar.

• Early College Designation Extension
• FY25 School Calendar
• MHS Business Professionals of America presentation
• Review of January, February, and March meeting minutes

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Advanced Math and Science Academy Board of Trustees Finance & Audit Committee will meet to review the capital plan, investment policy, and budget. The committee will also discuss a request for $50K for parking lot repairs.

• Request for $50K to repair parking lot behind white building
• Review of Change Order Log and Current Construction Budget
• Review of Investment Policy and other policies
• Discussion on adding another Finance member
• Executive session regarding negotiations with represented personnel

City Council

The City Council is reviewing mid-year budget transfers and the establishment of an Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Fund. The body is also considering appointments to the Planning Board and various utility and signage permits.

• Mid-year transfer requests totaling $1,202,100.00 for FY24
• Transfer of $786,500.00 from Free Cash for an E-ONE Fire Engine
• Establishment of Opioid Settlement Special Revenue Fund with a $162,202.95 transfer
• Grant of $23,100.00 from Massachusetts Cultural Council for arts and youth initiatives
• Sign Special Permit application for Advanced Math and Science Academy at 165-201 Forest Street

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review a request to release a land tax lien for Heritage Farm LLC. The board will also meet in executive session to vote on tax exemptions, land classifications, and abatement applications.

• Vote on land tax lien release for Heritage Farm LLC (61A-Agricultural/Horticultural)
• Applications for exemption under MGL c. 59, s. 5
• Applications for forest, agricultural/horticultural, and recreational land classification
• Real property tax abatement applications
• Outstanding ATB appeals, abatements, and settlements

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee is meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose is to discuss strategies for upcoming negotiations with the Marlborough Educators Association (MEA).

• Executive session regarding Marlborough Educators Association (MEA) negotiations

Licensing Board

The Licensing Board will meet to address administrative business and new business. The primary item for consideration is the issuance of one-day liquor licenses for fundraiser events.

• One-day liquor licenses for Redemption Rock Beer, Dan Carlson, for events at Solomon Pond Mall, 601 Donald Lynch Blvd.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a request for determination of applicability for work near wetlands. The body will also discuss land management and violation updates.

• Public hearing for new sewer pipe service at 58 Walker St.
• Felton Conservation Land mowing update and license agreement renewal
• Vernal Pool certification update
• Violation resolution update for 541 Pleasant St.
• Notification of Tennessee Gas Pipeline Company maintenance activity

City Clerk

The Marlborough Cable Trust will meet to review the Executive Director's report and approve minutes from February 1, 2024. The body is also discussing a proposed meeting schedule for the rest of the year.

• Proposed meeting schedule for the remainder of the year

AMSA Trustees Meeting

The Education Committee will meet via remote participation to approve previous minutes and discuss school surveys. The meeting was rescheduled from February 15, 2024.

• Approval of January 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Staff and Family Surveys for AMSA

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee is meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose is to discuss strategies for upcoming negotiations with the Marlborough Educators Association (MEA).

• Executive session regarding Marlborough Educators Association (MEA) negotiations

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee will meet in executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct collective bargaining negotiations with the Unit B Administrator’s Union.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with Unit B Administrator’s Union

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee and the Paraeducators Negotiations Team will meet in executive session. The purpose of the meeting is to conduct collective bargaining discussions.

• Collective bargaining negotiations with paraeducators

City Clerk

The Marlborough Cultural Council is meeting to elect its Chair, Co-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary for the 2024-2025 term. The body will also receive updates on a grantee reception and a public art ordinance.

• Elections for Chair, Co-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary
• Update on Public Art Ordinance
• Update on Grantee Reception

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review the Director's report and the library's strategic plan. The agenda includes a staff introduction and reports from the Trust Fund, State Aid, the Friends of the Marlborough Public Library, and the Library Foundation.

• Staff introduction of Kara Dzindolet
• Review of Strategic Plan
• Trust Fund / State Aid Report for February 2024
• Reports from Friends of the Marlborough Public Library and Library Foundation

School Committee Meetings

The Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to move into executive session. The purpose is to discuss the strategy for upcoming negotiations with the Marlborough Administrator’s Union, Unit B.

• Negotiations strategy for Marlborough Administrator’s Union, Unit B

School Council Meeings

The Whitcomb School Council is meeting to address the School Improvement Plan. The discussion will focus on parent and community support.

• School Improvement Plan — Parent and Community Support

School Council Meeings

The Kane School Council will meet to review the Principal's report and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda consists of procedural items and an open forum.

• Approval of Minutes
• Principal’s Report
• Open Forum

City Council Committees

The agenda for this meeting consists only of procedural document postings for the Finance Committee. No specific items for discussion or decision are detailed in the provided text.

• Finance Committee document postings

Disabilities Commission

The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific projects, ordinances, or policy decisions are listed for discussion.

School Committee Meetings

The School Committee Negotiations Sub-Committee and the MEA Negotiations Team are meeting for collective bargaining discussions. The meeting is scheduled to take place in executive session.

• Collective bargaining negotiations between the Negotiations Sub-Committee and the MEA Negotiations Team