Mattapoisett public meetings in 2025

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several Notices of Intent, including changes to a deck, patio and pool at Goodspeed Island, single‑family dwelling construction on Ned’s Point Road, a nursery site preparation on Aucoot Road, and replacement of a failing stone culvert on Water Street. A request for an amended order of conditions will be considered for a comprehensive rehabilitation of the Town Wharf. The commission will also review draft minutes from previous meetings.

• Notice of Intent by Derek & Kylene Gregoire to modify a deck, patio and pool at Goodspeed Island (Map 10, Lot 28A).
• Notice of Intent by Nepo Realty LLC to construct single‑family dwellings on Ned’s Point Road (Map 7, Lots 103 and 104).
• Notice of Intent by the Town of Mattapoisett to replace a failing stone culvert on Water Street Right of Way (Map 9, Lots 193, 163).
• Request for Amended Order of Conditions for Town Wharf (Map 9, Lot 185) to rehabilitate the wharf with sheet piles, a new retaining wall, and upgraded dock structures.
• Request for Determination of Applicability by Dennis Mahoney & Sons to clear and prepare a nursery site at Aucoot Road (Map 3, Lot 52).

Library Trustees

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Board of Trustees will convene to approve the minutes from the November meeting, review the treasurer's and director's reports, and discuss the Friends of the Library and bulletin board policy. The meeting will be held in person in the Marine Room and via Zoom.

• Approval of November 20th meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Friends of the Library Report
• Bulletin Board Policy discussion

Select Board

The Mattapoisett Select Board will vote on several action items, including approval of the FY27 budget schedule, aquaculture licenses, and a Class 1 boat license for Eric LaBrode. The board will also appoint an animal inspector and several probationary firefighters. Discussion items include an update on the America 250 celebration and a review of the Waterfront Management Plan. News items note a structural engineer review and town office closures for the holidays.

• Vote to approve FY27 Budget Schedule
• Vote to approve Aquaculture Licenses
• Vote to approve Class 1 Boat Dear License for Eric LaBrode, East Coast Inflatables LLC, 11 Industrial Drive Unit G
• Vote to appoint Luke Mello as Animal Inspector
• Review updates to Waterfront Management Plan

Water & Sewer Commissioners

The Mattapoisett Water & Sewer Commissioners will review and vote on a proposed restructuring of the sewer entrance fee. They will also consider a sewer application covering Map 012.0 Lot 0048.0, Map 5 Lot 0028B, and Map 5 Lot 0028.C, as well as abatements numbered 00652 and 03116. Additional agenda items include a building review, routine correspondence, and acceptance of the December 3 minutes.

• Accept minutes from the December 3 meeting
• Restructure the sewer entrance fee
• Review sewer application for Map 012.0 Lot 0048.0, Map 5 Lot 0028B, Map 5 Lot 0028.C
• Consider abatements 00652 and 03116
• Conduct building review

SRPEDD

The Southeast Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will hold a remote meeting on Dec 16, 2025 to consider several agenda items. Members will vote to approve the minutes from the Nov 18, 2025 meeting and to endorse a proposed FY2026‑2030 Transit amendment affecting the Greater Attleboro Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) and the Southcoast Regional Transit Authority (SRTA). Additional items include a detailed FY2026‑2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendment with project changes such as a bridge replacement in New Bedford, a Danforth Street Bridge design earmark in Taunton, and storm‑water improvements in Somerset. The board will also vote on the 2025 Public Participation Plan, the 2025 Language Assistance Plan, and a proposal to release freight‑corridor considerations for public comment.

• Approve minutes from the Nov 18, 2025 meeting (roll‑call vote required)
• Endorse FY2026‑2030 Transit amendment for GATRA & SRTA (roll‑call vote)
• FY2026‑2030 TIP Proposed Amendment #3 includes New Bedford I‑195 bridge replacement cost decrease, Taunton Danforth Street Bridge design earmark, and Somerset Route 103 storm‑water improvements (roll‑call vote to release for 21‑day comment)
• Adopt the 2025 SMMPO Public Participation Plan (roll‑call vote)
• Adopt the 2025 SMMPO Language Assistance Plan (roll‑call vote)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider several items, including signing the FY2026 proposal from Tighe & Bond Engineering Services. An executive session will be held to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel and the town’s Transfer Station position. The board will also discuss a composting initiative at Old Rochester Regional School with the ORRHS Environmental Club. Additionally, the board will vote to approve recent meeting minutes and set the date for the next meeting.

• Sign FY2026 Tighe & Bond Engineering Services proposal
• Executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel and Transfer Station position
• Discussion about composting at Old Rochester Regional School with ORRHS Environmental Club
• Vote to approve minutes from 10/23/2025 and 11/13/2025
• Schedule next meeting date (tentatively 1/8/2026)

Marine Advisory Board

The Marine Advisory Board will meet on Dec. 11, 2025 at Town Hall and via Zoom. The agenda includes updates on the Long Wharf project and the Waterfront Management Plan. The board will also discuss a possible reduction in its membership. No other business is scheduled.

• Long Wharf update
• Waterfront Management Plan update
• Discussion on reducing Marine Advisory Board members
• Approve minutes of previous meeting
• New business (unspecified)

ORCTV

The ORCTV Board of Directors will meet to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss new business items including a lease and holiday pay.

• Approval of September 25, 2024 minutes
• Treasurer’s report
• Executive Director’s report
• Discussion of lease
• Discussion of holiday pay

ORR District School Committee

The Old Rochester Regional School Committee meeting on December 10, 2025 will approve the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting. Committee members will receive an overview of implementing the Massachusetts Local Wellness Policy and will complete a policy assessment. The session will conclude with closing remarks and notice of future meeting dates.

• Approve minutes from September 17, 2025 meeting
• Overview of implementation of the MA Local Wellness Policy
• Complete assessment of the MA Local Wellness Policy
• Closing remarks and scheduling of future meetings

SRPEDD

The Joint Transportation Planning Group will approve minutes from the November 12 meeting, hear public comments, receive updates from Regional Transit Authorities, and consider several proposals. Members will vote on the 2025 SMMPO Public Participation Plan, the 2025 SMMPO Language Assistance Plan, and a recommendation to release the Critical Rural and Urban Freight Corridor considerations for public comment. Additional presentations include a MassDOT intersection control evaluation and a Fairhaven corridor improvement project.

• Approve minutes from the November 12, 2025 meeting (roll‑call vote required)
• Vote to recommend the 2025 SMMPO Public Participation Plan for endorsement
• Vote to adopt the 2025 SMMPO Language Assistance Plan
• Vote to recommend the Critical Rural and Urban Freight Corridor considerations for public comment
• Presentation on Fairhaven TIP project: 613931 Corridor Improvements on Sconticut Neck Road, from Route 6 to Goulart Memorial Drive (not currently programmed)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will hear a budget recap and reports on secretary, director, and outreach activities. It will discuss old business items such as meeting frequency, the Friendly Connections Program, and volunteer recruitment. New business includes establishing a program committee. The meeting will conclude with any other matters and adjournment.

• Budget Recap (report)
• Meeting frequency (old business discussion)
• Friendly Connections Program (old business discussion)
• Program committee (new business proposal)
• Outreach Report (report)

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission (MRVWDC)

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission will meet to discuss the FY27 final budget and the annual report calendar. The body will also review a Tata & Howard report and provide updates on treatment plant operations.

• FY27 Final Budget
• WTP Upgrades Project
• Tata & Howard Report
• Treatment Plant Operations Update

Housing Authority

The Mattapoisett Housing Authority Board will review and approve minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting and discuss financial updates, including October and November 2025 statements, warrants, the FY ending 9/30/2026 budget, and a State Aided Insurance Participation Agreement. The Executive Director will provide updates on vacancies, a capital improvement project revision, construction projects, and the Intercom System Project award, which will be voted on. The meeting will also include board and public input before adjourning.

• Review and approve minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting
• Approve October and November 2025 financial statements and warrants
• Approve FY ending 9/30/2026 budget
• Approve State Aided Insurance Participation Agreement
• Vote on award of the Intercom System Project

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee will review and approve minutes from its November 12, 2025 meeting and the October 21, 2025 regional water officials meeting. The treasurer will present a financial report, and members will discuss the annual calendar, including the annual report and the notice of assessment. Additional updates will be given in the Tata & Howard Report, followed by any old or new business items.

• Review and approve minutes of the November 12, 2025 MRVWSPAC meeting
• Review and approve minutes of the October 21, 2025 Annual Regional Meeting of Water Officials
• Treasurer’s Report
• Annual Calendar – Annual Report
• Annual Calendar – Finalize Notice of Assessment

Conservation Commission

The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission will hold a hybrid public hearing to discuss several Notices of Intent and Requests for Determination of Applicability. The agenda includes continued items regarding a wharf rehabilitation, a road culvert replacement, and new residential construction proposals.

• Town of Mattapoisett to rehabilitate Town Wharf (Map 9, Lot 185)
• Town of Mattapoisett to replace stone culvert on Water Street
• New residential construction proposed at 4 Parker Street
• New residential construction proposed at 8 Dyar Road
• New residential construction proposed at Ned's Point Road

Community Preservation Committee

The Mattapoisett Community Preservation Act Committee will review the minutes from its September 22 and November 10 meetings. It will examine FY2027 application materials and note any additional information needed. The committee will also set a schedule for applicant meetings in January 2026 and allow public input before adjourning.

• Review and act on minutes of the September 22 and November 10 meetings
• Review FY2027 Community Preservation applications and identify additional informational needs
• Organize a CPA applicant meeting schedule for January 2026
• Public input session
• Other business

Historical Commission

The Mattapoisett Historical Commission will receive a secretary’s report and a treasurer’s report. Members will discuss the CPAC grant for fiscal year 2027. The agenda also includes updates on surveys, base mapping, and a presentation of the Mattapoisett booklet. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• CPAC Grant FY 2027 discussion
• Secretary’s report
• Treasurer’s report
• Survey updates presentation
• Base mapping review

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee will review and vote on several items, including a policy amendment to the Southeast Massachusetts Educational Collaborative's Capital Reserve Account. The committee will also approve donations from the PTA ($400) and Shutterfly ($609.66), and grant funds from the Feinstein Foundation ($1,000 each to Center School and Old Hammondtown School). Additional agenda items include a tour of the building, approval of recent meeting minutes, a presentation on MCAS, and a vote to recycle obsolete technology equipment.

• Vote on SMEC Capital Reserve Account policy amendment
• Approve PTA donation of $400 for New Bedford Ballet assembly
• Approve Shutterfly donation of $609.66 for fall photos
• Approve Feinstein Foundation grants of $1,000 each to Center School and Old Hammondtown School
• Vote to dispose of non‑operational technology materials for recycling

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee meeting on December 4, 2025 will include a discussion of the FY2027 budget with administration. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting will be held in person at Old Hammondtown School (20 Shaw Street) and via Zoom.

• FY2027 budget discussion

Water & Sewer Commissioners

The Mattapoisett Water & Sewer Commissioners will accept the October 2025 meeting minutes and review correspondence. They will receive a plant update, discuss an ADU, and consider a restructuring of the sewer entrance fee. The board will also review a sewer application for Map 012.0 Lot 0048.0 and consider several abatements. Other business will be addressed at the end of the meeting.

• Sewer Entrance Fee Restructure
• Sewer Application: Map 012.0 Lot 0048.0
• Abatements: 02281, 03498, 01277, 00083, 02405, 00807, 02959, 01121
• ADU discussion
• Plant Update

Center School and OHS School Council

The Center School and Old Hammondtown School Council will review the Mattapoisett School Improvement Plan for 2024‑2025. They will discuss and decide on priority areas for the 2025‑2026 school year. The council will also consider Feinstein Grants and confirm upcoming meeting dates and council membership.

• Review Mattapoisett School Improvement Plan 2024‑2025
• Discuss and determine areas of focus for 2025‑2026
• Consider Feinstein Grants
• Set upcoming meeting dates (1/26, 2/23, 3/30, 4/27, 5/18)
• Approve 2025‑2026 School Council member list

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hear several Notices of Intent, including the town’s proposal to replace a failing stone culvert on Water Street that serves a public parking lot at Barstow Wharf. Other items include a garage with an accessory dwelling unit on Harbor Road, an elevator lift at 6 Waterman Street, and various shoreline and vegetation projects. The commission will also review draft minutes and set dates for future meetings.

• Replace failing stone culvert on Water Street Right of Way (Town of Mattapoisett) – Representative: Greenman‑Pedersen, Inc.
• Construct 24’ × 36’ garage with accessory dwelling unit on Harbor Road N (Michael J. & Tiffany M. Amaral) – Representative: Field Engineering, Inc.
• Install elevator lift and relocate propane tank at 6 Waterman Street (Emery Warren & Barbara Ann Johnson, Trustees) – Representative: Field Engineering, Inc.
• Rehabilitate Town Wharf at Lot 185 with sheet piles, concrete retaining wall, granite veneer, and new dock components (Town of Mattapoisett) – Representative: Childs Engineering
• Remove ~17,900 sq ft of wooded vegetation on 7 Hollywoods Road and provide stabilization (Colin Labrie) – Representative: Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will consider five special permit petitions. These include a proposal to add motel units and various residential construction or lot line changes.

• Case #1575: Proposal to add 24 motel units at Hillside Motel, 90-92 Marion Road
• Case #1576: Proposal for a 2-story garage with a 384 sq. ft. Accessory Dwelling Unit at 18 Nashawena Road
• Case #1577: Proposal to demolish a cottage and build a 2-story single-family dwelling at 3 King Phillips Road
• Case #1578: Proposal to remove a 335 square foot strip of land from 7 Pearl Street to convey to 9 Pearl Street
• Case #1579: Proposal for a 2-story porch addition at 6 Water Street

Library Trustees

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on November 20, 2025 to approve the October 16 minutes and hear the Treasurer's and Director's reports. The agenda includes a Friends of the Library report, discussion of staff classifications, and a bulletin board policy. The board will also address any old and new business items before adjourning.

• Approval of the minutes from the October 16 meeting
• Treasurer's report
• Director's report
• Friends of the Library report
• Discussion of staff classifications and bulletin board policy

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and identify additional items from a survey to be chosen for funding. The commission will also determine future meeting topics and a date for the next meeting.

• Vote to approve June 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Selection of survey items for funding

Select Board

The Mattapoisett Select Board and Board of Assessors will hold a public hearing on November 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Town Hall conference room and via Zoom. The hearing will consider how to allocate the local property tax levy among the town’s five property classes for Fiscal Year 2026. Interested taxpayers may present oral or written comments.

• Public hearing on allocation of FY2026 property tax levy among five property classes

SRPEDD

The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will meet remotely to approve minutes, receive transit authority updates, and vote on proposed amendments to the FFY2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program. The agenda includes endorsements for Mansfield Logan Shuttle funding and New Bedford intersection improvements, as well as a vote to release a transit amendment to a public comment period.

• Approval of October 21, 2025 minutes
• Vote to endorse FFY2026-2030 TIP Amendment #1
• Vote to endorse FFY2026-2030 TIP Adjustment #2
• Vote to release FFY2026-2030 TIP Amendment #2 to public comment
• Regional Transit Authorities Report

Housing Authority

The Mattapoisett Housing Authority Board will review and approve the minutes from its October 14, 2025 meeting, discuss financial updates including FY‑2025 financials and October 2025 warrant approvals, and consider Amendment #12 to Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) 5001. The Executive Director will provide updates on staff vacancies, construction projects, public housing notices, and a visit from the Secretary of Housing & Livable Communities scheduled for December 3, 2025.

• Review and approve minutes of the October 14, 2025 meeting
• Warrants review and approval – October 2025
• Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) 5001 Amendment #12
• Executive Director update on vacancies, construction projects, and public housing notices
• Visit from Secretary of Housing & Livable Communities – December 3, 2025

Cultural Council

The Mattapoisett Cultural Council will review and approve the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting and receive a financial report from the treasurer. The council will consider a request from the Mattapoisett Museum to repurpose remaining 2024 grant funds, adopt local guidelines and priorities, and vote on the 2026 grant awards. Additional items include conflict‑of‑interest declarations and discussion of council membership procedures.

• Approval of minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting
• Treasurer’s financial report (filed with MA Cultural Council)
• Review of Mattapoisett Museum’s request to repurpose remaining 2024 grant funds
• Adoption of local guidelines and priorities
• Awarding of 2026 cultural grants

Board of Health

The Mattapoisett Board of Health will hold an executive session to plan strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel and to discuss the Transfer Station position. Additional items include a discussion of the Board of Health/Conservation position, review of Milton CAT estimates for a 966 excavator, and consideration of articles for the next town meeting. The meeting will also include the Health Agent’s Report, old business, and scheduling of the next meeting, tentatively set for December 11, 2025.

• Executive session to plan negotiations with nonunion personnel and discuss Transfer Station position
• Discussion on Board of Health/Conservation position
• Review of Milton CAT estimates for a 966 excavator
• Discussion of articles for the next town meeting
• Schedule next meeting date (tentatively Dec 11, 2025)

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The coalition will review its budget and receive general updates from the Department of Public Health, the HMCC, and the town planner. The meeting will also consider any old or new business items. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Budget updates
• General DPH updates
• General HMCC updates
• General planner updates
• Old business / new business

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will meet on November 13, 2025, to discuss general updates from the Department of Public Health, the Health Management Coordination Committee, and planners, along with budget updates and old and new business.

• DPH Updates
• HMCC Updates
• Planner Updates
• Budget Updates
• Old Business / New Business

Bike Path Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the project schedule, design costs, and communication protocols. Members will review path width adjustments and specific site concerns regarding abutters and utility poles.

• Proposal to reduce bike path width from 12 feet to 10 feet
• Discussion of design work costs and project schedule
• Abutter accommodations between Rte. 6, Acushnet Rd., Holy Ghost entry, and Park St.
• Eversource right-of-way and pole locations at North St.
• North St. safety design for 2026 and 2027

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission (MRVWDC)

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission will meet remotely on November 12, 2025. The meeting will review and approve the minutes from the October 14, 2025 meeting, receive the Treasurer’s Report on invoices, recap the annual regional meeting of water officials, discuss the FY27 draft budget, and consider the WTP Upgrades Project. Additional reports and updates on treatment plant operations will also be presented.

• Review and approve minutes of the October 14, 2025 MRVWDC meeting
• Treasurer’s Report — Invoices
• FY27 Draft Budget
• WTP Upgrades Project
• Treatment Plant Operations Update

Tree Committee

The Tree Committee will meet to discuss Tree City USA and replanting for the bike path. The committee may vote on future tree planting locations and the continuation of Zoom meetings.

• Bike Path Replanting
• Future Tree Planting Locations (possible vote)
• Continuation of Zoom Meetings (possible vote)
• Tree City USA
• Tree Warden Update

SRPEDD

The Joint Transportation Planning Group will approve the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes, receive updates from regional transit authorities and MassDOT, and review the FY 2027‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program. A presentation will cover two Taunton intersection improvement projects—Winthrop Street (Route 44) and Highland Street (programmed for FY 2030) and Winter Street and School Street (not programmed). The agenda also includes a community‑of‑practice discussion, other business, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approval of October 8, 2025 minutes (roll‑call vote required)
• Regional Transit Authorities report and updates
• Community of Practice discussion for members to share project updates and challenges
• FFY2027‑2031 Transportation Improvement Program development update
• Presentation on TIP projects: 613257 Intersection Improvements at Winthrop St/Highland St (programmed FY 2030) and 613647 Intersection Improvements at Winter St/School St (not programmed)

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee will consider several reports and updates at its November 12, 2025 remote meeting. Items include approval of the October 14 minutes, a treasurer’s financial report, a recap of the annual regional water officials meeting, a notice of the upcoming assessment calendar, and a Tata & Howard report. The meeting will also address any old or new business before adjourning.

• Review and approve minutes of the October 14, 2025 MRVWSPAC meeting
• Treasurer’s Report
• Annual Regional Meeting of Water Officials – Recap
• Annual Calendar – Notice of Assessment
• Tata & Howard Report

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several requests for determination of applicability (RDA) and notices of intent (NOI). Items include a nursery site at Aucoot Road, a stone revetment project at 84 Angelica Ave, and the town‑initiated rehabilitation of the Town Wharf (Lot 185). The commission will also discuss a revolving fund for the agent and a letter to the Selectboard regarding conservation and health positions.

• Town Wharf (Map 9, Lot 185) – rehabilitation with sheet piles, new concrete retaining wall with granite veneer, and replacement of timber fender, pier, gangway, and floating dock
• 84 Angelica Ave – stone revetment, vegetation removal, and 30‑inch walking trails within wetland buffer zones
• Aucoot Road (Map 3, Lot 52) – site clearing and preparation for a nursery
• Nashawena Road (Map 15A, Lot 107) – reconstruction of a single‑family dwelling
• 25 Nashawena Road – enforcement of an unauthorized fence

Community Preservation Committee

The Mattapoisett Community Preservation Committee will meet to review the minutes from the September 22 meeting and receive applications for the FY2027 Community Preservation Act fund. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, November 10, 2025, at 5pm in the Water/Sewer Department conference room.

• Review of September 22 meeting minutes
• Receipt of FY2027 CPA Applications
• Meeting calendar review
• Public input session
• Meeting at 19 County Road Conference Room

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee will meet via Zoom to conduct general business. The primary action item is the review and approval of a donation intended for students and their families.

• Vote on $750 in anonymous gift cards to Market Basket and Stop and Shop

Historical Commission

The Mattapoisett Historical Commission will hold its November meeting to review the Secretary's and Treasurer's reports, discuss a CPAC Grant for FY 2027, and update survey and base mapping data.

• Review CPAC Grant FY 2027
• Update survey and base mapping
• Review Secretary's report
• Review Treasurer's report
• Discuss Welcome to Mattapoisett Booklet

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee will meet via Zoom to review and vote on the approval of two donations. The meeting is primarily focused on these financial contributions.

• Vote on $1,609 donation from Mattapoisett Land Trust for Amy Renna and 'Currents in Concerts'
• Vote on $572.25 donation from Mattapoisett PTA for Grade 3 field trip bus transportation to Plimouth Patuxet Museums

Board of Health

The Mattapoisett Board of Health will discuss and vote on appointing an interim member to fill a current vacancy, a decision to be made jointly with the Select Board. The meeting will be held at the Mattapoisett Fire Station and is open to the public.

• Action item: Vote to appoint Board of Health interim member
• Joint decision with Select Board
• Meeting location: Mattapoisett Fire Station
• Meeting format: Hybrid (Zoom/In-person)

Select Board

The Mattapoisett Select Board will meet on October 30, 2025, at 6:00 PM in a hybrid Zoom/in‑person format. The board will discuss and vote on appointing an interim member to the town’s Board of Health to fill a current vacancy. The appointment will be made jointly with the existing Board of Health members.

• Discuss and vote on appointing an interim member to the Board of Health to fill a vacancy

Disability Commission

The Mattapoisett Disability Commission will vote to approve the minutes from its June 25, 2025 meeting. It will consider additional items from a survey that have been selected for funding. The board will discuss topics for future meetings and set the date for the next meeting.

• Vote to approve meeting minutes of June 25, 2025
• Consider additional items from the survey chosen for funding
• Discuss future meeting topics
• Set next meeting date

Center School and OHS School Council

The Center School and Old Hammondtown School Council will review accomplishments from the 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan. The body will also discuss focus areas for 2025-2026 and provide a budget update.

• Review of 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan accomplishments
• Determination of 2025-2026 focus areas
• Budget update and discussion

Water & Sewer Commissioners

The Mattapoisett Water & Sewer Commissioners will accept the September 30, 2025 minutes, review correspondence, receive an update on the water treatment plant, discuss matters related to Oakland Street, consider revising the account conversion process for accessory dwelling units, review the sanitary survey, and handle other business.

• Accept minutes of September 30, 2025 meeting
• Plant update presentation
• Discussion of Oakland Street issues
• Proposal to revise account conversion to accessory dwelling units (ADU)
• Review of the sanitary survey

Select Board

The Select Board will vote to approve minutes from September 23 and October 14, 2025, accept a resignation and make two appointments to town commissions, and hold a public hearing on an Eversource pole replacement project. They will also discuss preliminary screening for an Animal Control Officer and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve meeting minutes for September 23, 2025 and October 14, 2025
• Accept resignation of Tyler Hathaway from the Conservation Commission
• Appoint Ella McIntire to the Conservation Commission
• Appoint Patricia Cooper to the Cultural Council
• Public hearing on replacing one pole and installing a new pole with guy anchors on Mattapoisett Neck Road

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several new and continued project applications, including residential construction and town infrastructure. The body will also vote on an updated Consultant Fee Schedule.

• Town of Mattapoisett proposal to rehabilitate the Town Wharf including sheet piles, a new concrete retaining wall, and a floating dock
• Request for a 12.3 kw/30 panel solar field at 6 River Road
• Notice of Intent to remove 17,900+ square feet of wooded vegetation at 7 Hollywoods Road
• Notice of Intent for a single-family dwelling and culvert replacement at 0 Nicky’s Lane
• Vote to approve updated Consultant Fee Schedule

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet in an executive session, as allowed by G.L. c. 30A (a)(2), to plan negotiations with nonunion personnel and discuss the Transfer Station position. The agenda also includes a discussion of Milton CAT estimates for a 966 excavator, a health agent’s report, and a vote to approve the minutes from 9/25/2025. The next meeting is tentatively set for 11/13/2025.

• Executive session to plan nonunion personnel negotiations and discuss Transfer Station position
• Discussion of Milton CAT estimates for 966 excavator
• Health Agent’s Report
• Vote to approve minutes from 9/25/2025
• Tentative scheduling of next meeting for 11/13/2025

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission (MRVWDC)

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission will hold a remote meeting on October 21, 2025 at 4:00 P.M. via Zoom. The agenda includes a welcome/introduction, a discussion of municipal water operations, and adjournment. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Welcome / Introduction
• Municipality Discussion of Water Operations
• Adjournment

SRPEDD

The Southeast Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization (SMMPO) will consider several roll‑call votes, including endorsement of a draft regional evacuation route plan and releases of public‑participation and language‑assistance plans for a 45‑day comment period. It will also vote on a proposed adjustment to the FY2026‑2030 Transportation Improvement Program that changes funding categories for Dartmouth Corridor improvements on Route 6 and moves two New Bedford demonstration projects to FY2026. Finally, an amendment to add Flex Funds for a Mansfield‑to‑Logan shuttle and increase costs for New Bedford intersection improvements will be voted on.

• Roll‑call vote to endorse the Draft Regional Evacuation Route Plan
• Roll‑call vote to release the Draft SMMPO Public Participation Plan (45‑day comment period)
• Roll‑call vote to release the Draft SMMPO Language Assistance Plan (45‑day comment period)
• Roll‑call vote to endorse TIP Proposed Adjustment #1: funding category changes for Route 6 Dartmouth corridor and New Bedford SS4A projects
• Roll‑call vote on TIP Proposed Amendment #1: Flex Funds for Mansfield‑Logan shuttle and cost increase for New Bedford intersection improvements

Open Space & Recreation Plan Steering Committee (OSRP)

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Steering Committee will discuss the draft survey and review sections of the plan that need revision. They will also examine previous actions taken and plan the schedule, locations, activities, and outreach for upcoming public meetings. Minutes from the August 16 and September 16 meetings will be reviewed, and the next meeting date is set for December 16, 2025.

• Continued discussion on the draft survey
• Review of previous OSRP sections to revise and actions taken
• Planning public meeting schedule, potential locations, and activities
• Discussion of meeting advertisements and outreach channels
• Review of minutes from 08.16.2025 and 09.16.2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals will review two special permit applications. Case #1575 seeks approval to add 24 motel units at the Hillside Motel site (90‑92 Marion Road) in the General Business district. Case #1576 seeks a special permit to build a two‑story garage with a 384‑sq‑ft accessory dwelling unit at 18 Nashawena Road in the W30 district, replacing an existing shed. The board will vote on these proposals.

• Case #1575: Petition for a Special Permit to add 24 motel units at 90‑92 Marion Road (Plot 5, Lots 142 & 143), Zoning District GB.
• Case #1576: Petition for a Special Permit to construct a two‑story garage with a 384‑sq‑ft ADU at 18 Nashawena Road (Plot 15A, Lot 1110), Zoning District W30.
• Both applications reference specific by‑law sections (e.g., Sections 3.1, 3.1.2, 3.9 for case #1575; Article 3, Section 3.1.2.2 and Paragraphs 7.2.2.2‑7.2.2.7 for case #1576).

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from the Treasurer, Director, and Friends of the Library. The agenda includes an update on strategic planning.

• Strategic Planning Update

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission (MRVWDC)

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission will review and approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes, hear the Treasurer’s report on invoices, and discuss updates on the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Upgrades Project, including an engineering amendment and a Round 2 agreement with Tata & Howard Engineering. Additional items include a discussion of cell phone antennas on the Sconticut Neck water tank and scheduling for the November meeting.

• Review and approve minutes of the September 9, 2025 MRVWDC meeting
• Treasurer’s Report – Invoices
• Cell Phone Antennas on the Sconticut Neck Water Tank
• Tata & Howard Engineering Amendment No. 1 – WTP Upgrades Project
• Tata & Howard Engineering Agreement – RRA Round 2

Select Board

The Select Board will interview candidates for Building Commissioner and may vote on a selection. The board is also deciding on a bike path committee appointment and recreational fishing access.

• Vote to appoint Faust Fiore to the Bike Path Committee
• Vote to open scalloping for recreational fishing at Brandt Island Cove and Inner/Outer Harbor
• One-Day Liquor License for Saint Anthony’s Parish Dinner on October 25
• Approval of Santa 5K for Saturday, December 6
• Discussion regarding the possibility of a Fall Town Meeting

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee

The committee will meet remotely to discuss water supply protection. The agenda includes a report from Tata & Howard and an update on the Annual Regional Meeting of Water Officials.

• Tata & Howard Report
• Annual Regional Meeting of Water Officials update
• Treasurer’s Report

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will hold a virtual meeting to approve minutes, receive budget updates, and hear general updates from the Department of Public Health, the HMCC, and planners. The agenda also includes an ERF exercise update, BME strategies, a review of principles of operations, and discussion of old and new business items.

• Budget Updates
• General DPH Updates
• General HMCC Updates
• Planner Updates (ERF Exercise, BME Strategies, Principles of Operations)
• Old Business / New Business

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will meet to receive budget and agency updates. The body will conduct elections for the Executive Committee and a Local Stakeholder Advisory Committee (LSAC) representative.

• Election for Executive Committee
• Election for LSAC Representative
• Budget updates
• DPH updates
• HMCC and Planner updates

Bike Path Committee

The Bike Path Committee will meet with PARE representatives to discuss the project schedule and design costs for Phase 2A. The body will review path width reductions and abutters accommodations between Route 6 and Park St.

• Proposed reduction of bike path width from 12 feet to 10 feet
• Abutters accommodation between Rte. 6, Acushnet Rd., Holy Ghost entry, and Park St.
• Eversource right-of-way at North St.
• North St. safety design for 2026 and 2027
• Updates on grants, funding, and permitting

Tree Committee

The Tree Committee will consider several agenda items, including approval of September 10, 2025 minutes and a treasurer report. A key item is the Tree City USA application. The committee may vote on updates to planting sites such as the bike path replacement, adding nine trees on Pearl Street, and replacing a memorial tree at Center School. Additional discussion will cover future planting requests at 28 Prospect Rd/Rock St side and a tree for the town’s 250th anniversary, plus a Tree Warden update and new business.

• Approve minutes from September 10, 2025
• Treasurer report
• Review and possibly approve Tree City USA application
• Vote on planting site updates: bike path replacement; add nine trees on Pearl Street; replace Center School memorial tree
• Discuss future planting requests at 28 Prospect Rd/Rock St side and for the town’s 250th anniversary

SRPEDD

The Joint Transportation Planning Group is meeting to discuss regional transit updates and a draft Comprehensive Climate Action Plan. The body will vote on recommending two SMMPO plan updates for a 45-day public comment period.

• Vote on Draft SMMPO Public Participation Plan Update
• Vote on Draft SMMPO Language Assistance Plan Update
• Overview of Draft Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
• Presentation of Interactive Transit-Accessible Park Finder (ITAP) Map
• Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) report

Select Board

Residents will vote on whether to rescind a prior decision to increase the Select Board from three to five members. The meeting is scheduled for October 4, 2025, at the Old Rochester Regional High School.

• Vote to rescind prior vote on Select Board size increase
• Request to withdraw House Bill 4245 from General Court consideration
• Meeting at Old Rochester Regional High School (135 Marion Road)

Board of Health

The Mattapoisett Board of Health will interview potential candidates for the Town's Public Health Nurse position. This is the sole agenda item for the October 2, 2025 meeting.

• Interview potential candidates for the Town of Mattapoisett Public Health Nurse position

Historical Commission

The Mattapoisett Historical Commission will receive a roll call, a secretary’s report, a treasurer’s report, and survey updates. The commission will discuss a CPAC grant request for fiscal year 2027. The meeting will also include updates to the town booklet before adjourning.

• Call to order and roll call
• Secretary’s report
• Treasurer’s report
• Survey updates
• CPAC Grant Request for FY 2027

Water & Sewer Commissioners

The Water & Sewer Commissioners will consider several updates and applications, including a plant status report, an Oakland Street matter, a revision of account conversion to an ADU, an update on Eel Pond/Pease’s Point, and a sewer application for Slough Road. They will also accept the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting and address correspondence and other business.

• Accept minutes of August 20, 2025 meeting
• Plant Update
• Oakland Street
• Revise Account conversion to ADU
• Slough Road Sewer Application

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider engineering plans for two properties: 6 Meadowbrook Lane (Map 148, Lot 85) prepared by Field Engineering, and a site on Holly Woods Road (Map 3, Lot 161A) prepared by Gorodetsky Engineering. The meeting will also include the Health Agent’s Report, a review of old business, a vote to approve minutes from prior meetings, and scheduling the next meeting date.

• Review plans for 6 Meadowbrook Lane (Map 148, Lot 85) – Field Engineering
• Review plans for Holly Woods Road (Map 3, Lot 161A) – Gorodetsky Engineering
• Health Agent’s Report
• Vote to approve minutes from previous meetings
• Schedule next meeting date (tentatively 10/9/2025)

ORCTV

The ORCTV Board of Directors will meet to review the treasurer and executive director reports. The board is scheduled to discuss a new lease and the purchase of computers.

• Discussion of a new lease
• Discussion of computer purchases

Marine Advisory Board

The Marine Advisory Board will meet on September 25, 2025 at the Town Hall conference room and via Zoom. The agenda includes approving minutes from the previous meeting, an update on the Long Wharf project, a review of harbormaster comments on the Waterfront Management Plan, and a discussion on reducing board members. The meeting will also record volunteer hours before adjourning.

• Approve minutes of previous meeting
• Long Wharf working meeting update
• Review harbormaster comments on Waterfront Management Plan
• Discuss reducing Marine Advisory Board members
• Record volunteer hours

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and identify additional items from a survey to be chosen for funding. The commission will also determine future meeting topics and set the next meeting date.

• Approval of June 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Selection of survey items for funding

Select Board

The Select Board will vote to appoint a member to the Advisory Committee for Town Cemeteries and Veterans Recognition, accept a resignation from the Finance Committee, and discuss appointing an interim member to the Board of Health. The meeting will also include a presentation on the Old Colony Community and the MSBA Project.

• Vote to appoint Mark Mahoney to the Advisory Committee for Town Cemeteries and Veterans Recognition
• Vote to accept resignation of Gary Johnson from the Finance Committee
• Discussion and vote on appointing Board of Health Interim Member
• Presentation on Old Colony Community and MSBA Project
• Special Town Meeting scheduled for October 4

Conservation Commission

The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission will consider a vote to approve an updated consultant fee schedule. It will also hold public hearings on multiple development requests, including a solar field at 6 River Road and a garage with an ADU at 18 Nashawena Road. Additional items include a town‑wharf rehabilitation project and a request for a certificate of compliance at 9 Park Place.

• 12.3 kW, 30‑panel ground‑mounted solar field proposal at 6 River Road (Map 17, Lot 285)
• Detached garage with ADU above it proposed at 18 Nashawena Road (Map 15A, Lot 111)
• Town Wharf rehabilitation project at Town Wharf (Map 9, Lot 185) involving sheet piles, a new concrete retaining wall, and replacement of pier and dock components
• Vote to approve the updated Consultant Fee Schedule
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 9 Park Place (Map 16, Lot 508)

Community Preservation Committee

The Mattapoisett Community Preservation Committee will discuss its organization, recap last year's process, and consider the FY2027 CPA application for approval. The meeting will also set the FY2027 process and meeting calendar, address other business, and take public input before adjourning.

• Review and approval of the FY2027 CPA application
• Adoption of the FY2027 process and meeting calendar
• Committee organization and debrief of last year's process
• Other committee business
• Public input session

Disability Commission

The Superintendent’s Goals Subcommittee will meet to discuss the end of cycle summative evaluation process for the Superintendent. The body will review the evaluation form, timeline, and evidence submission format.

• Approval of June 9, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of End of Cycle Summative Evaluation process for the Superintendent
• Review of Superintendent’s Evaluation Form
• Review of Evaluation Timeline
• Review of Presentation and Evidence Submission Format

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will review two petitions at this meeting. The first petition, from Christopher and Carol Brennan, seeks to construct a 12.5‑by‑22‑foot screened porch/mudroom on the right side of their dwelling at 18 West Hill Road, which is in Zoning District RR30. The second petition, from the Town Highway Department (Garrett Bauer), requests a special permit to add to the rear of the highway barn at 5 Mendell, located in the River Aquifer Protection District and Zoning District RR45. The board will decide whether to approve each request.

• Petition #1573 – screened porch/mudroom (12.5’ x 22’) at 18 West Hill Road, RR30 zoning
• Petition #1574 – special permit for rear addition to highway barn at 5 Mendell, River Aquifer Protection District, RR45 zoning

ORR District School Committee

The Mattapoisett ORR District School Committee will meet on September 18, 2025 to approve the June 9, 2025 minutes and to discuss the superintendent’s end‑of‑cycle summative evaluation. Committee members will review the evaluation process, the presentation and evidence submission format, the evaluation form, and the timeline for completing the review.

• Approve June 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss end‑of‑cycle summative evaluation process for the superintendent
• Review presentation and evidence submission format for the evaluation
• Review the superintendent’s evaluation form
• Review the timeline for the superintendent’s evaluation

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from the Treasurer and Director. The board is scheduled to discuss updates to the circulation policy and the Marine Room.

• Circulation Policy Update
• Marine Room Update

Cemetery / Memorial Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee for Town Cemeteries and Veterans Recognition will consider accepting the minutes from its previous meeting and will set the date for its next gathering. It will receive a Comptroller’s report and a report on the memorial brick and bench program. The meeting will also include introductions of a new board member and updates on a S.A.R. dedication, a bike‑path bench, and upcoming cemetery projects.

• Vote to accept the minutes of the previous meeting
• Establish date for the next meeting
• Comptroller’s report presented by Raymond Hanks
• Memorial brick and bench program report presented by Alex Murphy – Bob Spooner
• Introduction of new board member Mark Mahoney

ORR District School Committee

The District Wellness Committee is meeting to introduce members and review the updated District Wellness Program Policy. The body will discuss the purpose of the committee and establish a meeting schedule through May 2026.

• Review of the updated District Wellness Program Policy
• Establishment of meeting dates for December 10, 2025, February 25, 2026, and May 13, 2026

SRPEDD

The Southeast Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will approve the August 19, 2025 meeting minutes and hear public comments. It will receive updates on several transportation plans and present the FY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program close‑out. A roll‑call vote will decide whether to release the Draft Regional Evacuation Route Plan for a 21‑day public comment period.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (roll‑call vote required)
• Roll‑call vote to release Draft Regional Evacuation Route Plan for 21‑day public comment
• Presentation of FY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) close‑out
• Update on Food Access and Security in Transportation Plan – Phase 1
• Update on Parking Lot Utilization Plan – Phase 1 (story map link provided)

Open Space & Recreation Plan Steering Committee (OSRP)

The Open Space & Recreation Plan Steering Committee will meet to discuss finalizing survey questions and set the date for the next meeting on October 20, 2025.

• Discussion on finalizing survey questions
• Next meeting scheduled for October 20, 2025
• Hybrid meeting at Town Hall Conference Room, 16 Main Street

Board of Health

The Mattapoisett Board of Health will interview candidates for the town’s Public Health Nurse position. The board will also hear the Health Agent’s report, vote to approve minutes from six previous meetings, and set a tentative date for the next meeting on September 25, 2025.

• Interview potential candidates for the Town of Mattapoisett Public Health Nurse position
• Health Agent’s Report
• Vote to approve minutes from meetings on 5/8/2025, 5/22/2025, 6/12/2025, 7/10/2025, 7/24/2025, and 8/14/2025
• Schedule next meeting date, tentatively September 25, 2025

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee will meet to approve donations totaling $1,306.40, review a revised student handbook, and reorganize for the 2025-2026 school year. The meeting will also include reports from various school departments and an executive session.

• Approval of donations: Shutterfly ($473.07) and Savvas ($833.33)
• Approval of Revised Student Handbook (2025-2026)
• Reorganization for District Wellness Committee
• Review of FY2025 Year End Financial Report
• Review of MCAS Results (Future Agenda)

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Executive Committee will meet to review budget and general updates from the Department of Public Health (DPH) and HMCC. The body will also review the Principles of Operations.

• Budget updates
• DPH updates
• HMCC updates
• Review of Principles of Operations

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The coalition will meet via Zoom to receive budget and general updates from the DPH, HMCC, and planners. The body will also discuss nominations for the Executive Committee and LSAC Representative.

• Budget updates
• DPH updates
• HMCC updates
• Nominations for Executive Committee
• Nominations for LSAC Representative

Bike Path Committee

The Mattapoisett Bike Path Committee will review updates on Phase 1 B and Phase 2A of the town’s bike path project. Topics include deck delineation on the main boardwalk, safety concerns on North Street, and the possible exclusion of Railroad Avenue from the larger project. The committee will hear reports from MassDOT units, the town planner, and will consider a nomination to the Open Space and Recreation Plan committee. No final decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Review of deck delineation on the main boardwalk (Phase 1 B) – Stephen to Garret monitoring
• Discussion of 5 Railroad Ave and related letters from the Selectman (April 29, June 6) concerning safety and DOT review
• Updates from MassDOT scoping meeting covering bridge, geotechnical, traffic, environmental, utilities, and right‑of‑way issues
• Invitation for a bike path committee member to join the Open Space and Recreation Plan committee by June 16
• Unanimous nomination and vote of Richard Grahn to the committee

Tree Committee

The Tree Committee will review updates on bike path plantings and identify future planting locations. The body will also discuss specific tree replacements at Town Hall, Center School, and 98A Mattapoisett Neck Rd.

• Future tree planting locations on Pearl St
• Tree replacement at Town Hall (Women’s Club tree)
• Tree replacement at Center School (Bill Sparks Memorial Tree)
• Tree replacement at 98A Mattapoisett Neck Rd
• Bike path plantings near benches

SRPEDD

The Joint Transportation Planning Group will meet to discuss transit updates, a draft evacuation route plan, and mobility plans. A roll call vote is required to recommend the evacuation route plan to the Southeastern Metropolitan Planning Organization.

• Draft Regional Evacuation Route Plan presentation (vote needed)
• FFY 2025 Unified Planning Work Program close out
• Food Access and Security in Transportation Plan update
• Parking Lot Utilization Plan update
• Age-Friendly Mobility Plan update

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission (MRVWDC)

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission will meet to review treatment plant operations and the WTP Upgrades Project. The commission will also discuss a report from Tata & Howard.

• WTP Upgrades Project
• Tata & Howard Report
• Treatment Plant Operations Update
• Committee Position Elections

Board of Health

The Mattapoisett Board of Health will hold a joint meeting with the Selectboard. The agenda item is to discuss and vote on appointing an interim member to the Board of Health. The meeting will take place at the fire station (62 County Road) and via Zoom.

• Joint meeting with Selectboard to discuss and vote on appointing a Board of Health interim member

Select Board

The Select Board will vote to accept the August 26, 2025 meeting minutes, appoint an interim member to the Board of Health, and approve a $6,580,000 General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan to Bancroft Capital, LLC for several road and sewer projects. They will also set a date, open, close, and approve the warrant for a Special Town Meeting, and discuss a complaint filed under the Open Meeting Law. Additional announcements include the Town Scholarship Committee and the Old Colony MSBA Building Project.

• Approve $6,580,000 municipal bond to Bancroft Capital, LLC for infrastructure projects
• Vote to appoint an interim member to the Board of Health
• Set date and approve warrant for a Special Town Meeting
• Review Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Mr. Fleming
• Announce Town Scholarship Committee and Old Colony MSBA Building Project

Housing Authority

The Mattapoisett Housing Authority Board will consider approving the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting, receive a financial update for July and August 2025, and review and approve warrants. The board will also hear the Executive Director’s update and receive updates on construction projects and fire safety. Public and board input will be solicited before adjournment.

• Review and approve minutes of August 12, 2025 meeting
• Financial update for July & August 2025
• Warrants review and approval
• Executive Director’s update
• Construction projects and fire safety updates

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee will review and approve the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. The treasurer will present a financial report. Members will hold elections for committee positions and receive an update on groundwater modeling. An annual regional meeting of water officials is also on the agenda.

• Review and approve minutes of the August 12, 2025 MRVWSPAC meeting
• Treasurer’s financial report
• Election of committee positions
• MRV Advisory Subcommittee groundwater modeling update
• Annual regional meeting of water officials

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on a new residential reconstruction and the ongoing rehabilitation of the Town Wharf. The body will also consider several certificates of compliance and a vote to approve an updated consultant fee schedule.

• Town Wharf: Proposed rehabilitation including sheet piles, concrete retaining wall, and new floating dock
• 89 Mattapoisett Neck Road: Proposal to demolish and reconstruct a single-family dwelling with a plunge pool and gas fire pit
• 11 Melissa Anne Lane: Proposed construction of a 26’x60’ detached garage with pea stone driveway
• Vote to approve updated Consultant Fee Schedule
• Certificates of Compliance for 7 Cove Street, 8 Laurel Street, 4 Grove Avenue, and 9 Park Place

Historical Commission

The Mattapoisett Historical Commission will meet to review secretary and treasurer reports and a survey update. The body will discuss goals for FY 2026, the 250th celebration, and an organizational review.

• Goals for FY 2026
• 250th Celebration
• Organizational review
• Survey update

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review budget and outreach reports. The board is discussing the status of filling an administrative assistant position and the Friendly Connections Program.

• Status of filling the administrative assistant position
• Friendly Connections Program
• Budget recap
• Meeting frequency
• Volunteer recruitment

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold an executive session to interview candidates for the Town of Mattapoisett Public Health Nurse position. The public session includes a vote to reorganize the Board and the approval of minutes from five previous meetings.

• Interviews for Town of Mattapoisett Public Health Nurse position
• Vote to reorganize the Board
• Approval of minutes from 5/8/2025, 5/22/2025, 6/12/2025, 7/10/2025, and 7/24/2025

Select Board

The Mattapoisett Select Board will vote on accepting meeting minutes, appointing members to the OSRP Steering Committee, and accepting resignations from the Marine Advisory Board. The board will also hold public hearings for Eversource's proposed utility work on Randall Street and Crystal Springs Road.

• Vote to appoint members to the Open Space & Recreation Plan Steering Committee
• Vote to accept resignations from the Marine Advisory Board
• Public Hearing: Eversource conduit installation on Randall Street
• Public Hearing: Eversource underground cable on Crystal Springs Road
• Discussion on reducing Marine Advisory Board membership

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold continued public hearings regarding a garage construction and the rehabilitation of the Town Wharf. The board will also consider a vote to approve an updated Consultant Fee Schedule and review three requests for Certificates of Compliance.

• Town Wharf rehabilitation including sheet piles, concrete retaining wall, and new floating dock
• Proposed 26’x60’ detached garage and pea stone driveway at 11 Melissa Anne Lane
• Vote to approve updated Consultant Fee Schedule
• Certificate of Compliance requests for 7 Cove Street, 8 Laurel Street, and 4 Grove Avenue

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting for an executive session. The body will interview potential candidates for the Town of Mattapoisett Public Health Nurse position.

• Interviews for Public Health Nurse position

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider a variance request for a farm-to-fork stand and farmers market. The board will also review a special permit application for the addition of second-floor dormers at a residential property.

• Case #1563: Variance request for a Farm to Fork Stand and Farmers Market at 84 North Street
• Case #1572: Special Permit for second-floor dormers at 11 Mechanic Street

Cemetery / Memorial Advisory Committee

The Cemetery and Memorial Advisory Committee will meet to accept prior meeting minutes, establish the next meeting date, and review a comptroller’s report. Members will also discuss memorial brick and bench options, introduce a visitor from the Mattapoisett Bike Path Committee, and vote on a new committee member.

• Vote to accept minutes of previous meeting
• Vote on new member Mark Mahoney
• Discussion on memorial brick and bench options
• Introduction of visitor Alex Murphy from Mattapoisett Bike Path Committee
• Comptroller’s report by Raymond Hanks

Water & Sewer Commissioners

The Mattapoisett Board of Water and Sewer Commissioners will hold a public meeting to accept minutes from prior sessions, receive a plant update, and conduct other routine business. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

Open Space & Recreation Plan Steering Committee (OSRP)

The Open Space & Recreation Plan (OSRP) Steering Committee will meet to organize the committee and review the planning process. The group will discuss the review schedule, expectations, and the OSRP land inventory.

• Organization of the Committee
• Review of the Open Space Planning Process
• Discussion of OSRP Land Inventory

SRPEDD

The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will meet remotely to discuss and vote on proposed adjustments to the FFY2025–2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for regional transit authorities, including cost modifications for GATRA and SRTA projects. The board will also hear updates from regional transit authorities and consider a request to waive the public comment period for one amendment.

• FFY2025–2029 TIP Proposed Adjustment #3 for GATRA & SRTA FFY2025 and 2026 project cost modifications (roll call vote needed)
• FFY2025–2029 TIP Proposed Amendment #5 for SRTA FFY2025 project cost modifications (special consideration requested to waive public comment period)
• Approval of June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (roll call vote needed)
• MassDOT Local Early-Stage and Actionable Planning (LEAP) Program presentation
• Public comments opportunity

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review plans for 0 Harbor Acres Lane. The body will also vote on reorganizing the Board and approving minutes from five previous meetings.

• Plan review for 0 Harbor Acres Lane (Map 12, Portion of Lot 53)
• Vote to reorganize the Board
• Approval of minutes from 5/8/2025, 5/22/2025, 6/12/2025, 7/10/2025, and 7/24/2025

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition holds its executive committee meeting to discuss budget updates, state health department guidance, and ongoing emergency response planning exercises. Members will review principles of operations and select training for a biological mass casualty exercise.

• Review of Principles of Operations for emergency response
• Selection of training for Biological Mass Casualty (BME) exercise
• Budget updates from the coalition

Tree Committee

The Tree Committee will meet to discuss tree planting updates and select sites for fall plantings. The body will also review the Treasurer Report and annual appointments.

• Selection of fall tree planting sites
• Pearl St. planting sites
• Center School planting
• Update on June Bike Path plantings
• Tree City USA Recognition

SRPEDD

The Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) meets to discuss regional transit updates, a draft evacuation route plan, and status of FFY2025-2029 transportation projects. Members will also share project updates and challenges in a community of practice discussion.

• Draft Regional Evacuation Route Plan presentation and discussion
• FFY2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) projects status updates
• MassDOT Local Early-Stage and Actionable Planning (LEAP) Program presentation
• Public comments opportunity for residents
• Approval of June 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission (MRVWDC)

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission will meet to review operational updates and project reports. The agenda includes discussions on cell phone carriers using water towers and upgrades to the water treatment plant.

• Cell phone carriers on water towers
• WTP Upgrades Project
• Tata & Howard Report
• Treatment Plant Operations Update

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review quarterly financial reports and tenant accounts receivable. The meeting includes updates on construction projects, vacancies, and handbook policy for Village Court.

• Review of April, May, and June 2025 quarterly financials
• Approval of warrants
• Updates on construction projects
• Village Court handbook policy update
• EOHLC Public Housing Notices

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee will hold a remote public meeting on August 12, 2025 at 3:30 P.M. via Zoom. Members will review and approve the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes and receive the treasurer’s report covering invoices, a cross-check of financial accounts, and FY26 assessment letters.

• Review and approve minutes of July 8, 2025 meeting
• Treasurer’s report: invoices, cross-check financial account, FY26 assessment letters
• 2024 River Monitoring Data Review Summary
• MRV Advisory Subcommittee Groundwater Modeling Update
• Tata & Howard Report

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for new and continuing project applications. The body will also discuss and vote on an updated Consultant Fee Schedule.

• Town Wharf: Proposal to rehabilitate wharf with sheet piles, concrete retaining wall, and new dock
• 135 Marion Road: Old Rochester Regional School District proposal for athletic field improvements and irrigation
• 0 Shore Drive: Proposal for a 4’ x 8’ aluminum platform and stairs
• 11 Melissa Anne Lane: Proposal for a detached 26’x60’ garage with pea stone driveway
• Vote to approve updated Consultant Fee Schedule

Historical Commission

The Mattapoisett Historical Commission will meet to discuss survey updates and organizational reviews. The body is also reviewing historic house plaques and setting goals for fiscal year 2026.

• Historic house plaque review
• Goals for FY 2026
• Organizational review
• Survey updates

Marine Advisory Board

The Marine Advisory Board will meet to discuss the Long Wharf project with Childs Engineering. The board will also review minutes from the previous meeting and address new business.

• Working meeting regarding Long Wharf with Childs Engineering

Cultural Council

The Mattapoisett Cultural Council will meet to introduce new members and review financial updates through June 30, 2025. The body will discuss responsibilities and vote on leadership roles for the 2025 grant cycle.

• Approval of November 23, 2024, meeting minutes
• Financial update through June 30, 2025
• Review of local guidelines and priorities
• Vote on Council roles including Chair, PR, Secretary, and Treasurer

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding a request from Eversource to install conduit on Park Lane. Members will also discuss conservation restrictions for the Mattapoisett Land Trust and various parking requests. The meeting includes votes on employee designations and a new appointment.

• Public hearing for Eversource to install 63’ of conduit in Park Lane for service to 3 Park Lane
• Proposed conservation restrictions at Map 11 Lot 76, Map 13 Lot 19, and Map 1 Lot 34
• Votes to designate Recreation Director and Tree Warden as Special Municipal Employees
• Discussion on Yacht Club Racing Event parking at Barstow Wharf and beach parking for September 6
• Vote to appoint Zachary Ribas as a Civilian EMT/Paramedic

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several residential projects and infrastructure upgrades. The body will also vote on an updated Consultant Fee Schedule.

• Town Wharf rehabilitation including sheet piles, concrete retaining wall, and new floating dock
• Eversource Energy proposal for an overhead electric transmission line between Acushnet Town Line and Crystal Spring Substation
• Request for Determination of Applicability for tree removal at 6 River Road
• Request for Determination of Applicability for a timber bridge at 7 Wolf Island Road
• Notice of Intent for a single-family dwelling at Harbor Acres Lane

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review plans for a property at 0 Harbor Acres Lane. The meeting also includes the Health Agent's report and a vote to approve minutes from four previous meetings.

• Plan review for 0 Harbor Acres Lane (Map 12, Portion of Lot 53)

Water & Sewer Commissioners

The Board of Water/Sewer Commissioners will meet to review plant updates and specific property matters. The agenda includes discussions regarding Oakland Street and the conversion of an account to an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).

• Plant Update
• Oakland Street discussion
• Account conversion to ADU

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review reports and conduct general business. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate items.

Cemetery / Memorial Advisory Committee

The Cemetery/Veterans and Memorials Advisory Committee will review reports on the memorial brick and bench program. Members will discuss preparations for Harbor Days and the purchase of flag holders and buntings.

• Reports on memorial brick and bench program
• Planning for Harbor Days on July 19 and 20
• Purchase of additional buntings and flag holders for S.A.R. Dedication
• Highway Department cleanup of Hammond cemetery
• Standardizing offered memorial benches

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting for an executive session only. The body will discuss strategy and negotiations regarding a contractual nurse.

• Executive session to discuss the Contractual Nurse

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for new and continued projects. The body is reviewing requests for tree removal and the construction of a single-family home, as well as infrastructure work for the town wharf and an electric transmission line.

• Request for Determination of Applicability for tree removal at 6 River Road
• Notice of Intent for a single-family dwelling at 0 Nantucket Drive
• Notice of Intent for Town Wharf rehabilitation including a new concrete retaining wall
• Notice of Intent for Eversource Energy to install an overhead electric transmission line
• Review of draft minutes from June 9 and June 23, 2025

Finance Committee

The Mattapoisett Finance Committee will meet to discuss and vote on end-of-year transfers for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Vote on end-of-year transfers for Fiscal Year 2025

Finance Committee

The Mattapoisett Finance Committee will meet to discuss and vote on end-of-year transfers for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Vote on end-of-year transfers for Fiscal Year 2025

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review plans for three specific addresses. The board will also discuss reorganizing the board and review the Health Agent's report.

• Plan review for 18 Shady Oak Drive (Map 20, Lot 103)
• Plan review for 20 Shady Oak Drive (Map 20, Lot 104)
• Plan review for 124 Aucoot Road (Map 3, Lot 61)
• Board reorganization
• Vote to approve minutes from 5/8/2025, 5/22/2025, and 6/12/2025

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission (MRVWDC)

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission will meet to review the Tata & Howard Report and provide an update on Treatment Plant Operations. The body will also discuss the WTP Upgrades Project and cell phone carriers on water towers.

• WTP Upgrades Project
• Tata & Howard Report
• Cell phone carriers on water towers
• Treatment Plant Operations update

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to conduct business regarding water supply protection. The body will review a report from Tata & Howard and discuss final assessment letters for the annual calendar.

• Review of Tata & Howard Report
• Annual Calendar Final Assessment Letters
• Treasurer’s Report regarding invoices

Finance Committee

The Mattapoisett Finance Committee will meet to discuss and vote on end-of-year transfers for Fiscal Year 2025.

• Vote on end-of-year transfers for Fiscal Year 2025

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for June 30, 2025, was cancelled. The meeting has been moved to July 10, 2025.

• Discussion and vote on end-of-year transfers for Fiscal Year 2025 (postponed)

Finance Committee

The Mattapoisett Finance Committee will meet to discuss and vote on budget transfers for the end of Fiscal Year 2025.

• Vote on end-of-year transfers for Fiscal Year 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals will consider a variance for a farm stand and farmers market. The board will also review special permits for a new house in a flood zone and two residential additions.

• Case #1563: Variance request for a Farm to Fork Stand and Farmers Market at 84 North Street
• Case #1565: Special Permit for a new house on a flood zone-compliant foundation at 20 Cove Road
• Request for enclosed entrance and second-floor living space expansion at 12 Centre Drive
• Special Permit for office conversion and second-story addition at 12 Bayberry Lane

Board of Health

The meeting scheduled for June 26, 2025, was canceled. The agenda had included a plan review for 18 Shady Oak Drive.

• Plan review for 18 Shady Oak Drive (Map 20, Lot 103)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review plans for 18 Shady Oak Drive presented by DMG Associates. The meeting also includes reports from the Health Agent and Public Health Nurse.

• Plan review for 18 Shady Oak Drive (Map 20, Lot 103)
• Health Agent’s Report
• Public Health Nurse’s Report
• Vote to approve minutes from 5/8/2025, 5/22/2025, and 6/12/2025

ORCTV

The ORCTV Board of Directors will meet to review financial and director reports. The board is scheduled to discuss a switcher purchase and board reorganization.

• Board reorganization
• Switcher purchase

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will meet to review a grant application and discuss potential minor repairs and projects for fiscal year 2026. The body will also determine the next steps for the commission.

• Approval of April 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Update on grant application
• Discussion of potential minor repairs/projects for FY26
• Discussion of commission next steps

Disability Commission

The meeting scheduled for June 25, 2025, was canceled. The agenda had included discussions on a grant application, FY26 repairs, and the commission's next steps.

• Update on Grant Application
• Potential Minor Repairs/Projects for FY26
• Approval of April 30, 2025 meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will interview candidates for the Recreation Director position and discuss Harbor Days with the Lion’s Club. The board will also consider a name change for the Cemetery/Memorial Advisory Committee and vote on three council and committee appointments.

• Interviews for Recreation Director position
• Discussion on Harbor Days with Lion’s Club
• Possible vote to rename the Cemetery/Memorial Advisory Committee
• Vote to appoint Eileen Barry to the Cultural Council
• Vote to appoint Barbara Sullivan and Dorothy Nunes to the Cemetery/Memorial Advisory Committee

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for new and continued project applications. The body is reviewing requests for determinations of applicability and notices of intent for residential and municipal infrastructure.

• Rehabilitation of the Town Wharf including sheet piles, a new concrete retaining wall, and a floating dock
• Installation of an overhead electric transmission line by Eversource Energy between Acushnet Town Line and Crystal Spring Substation
• Seawall reconstruction project at 1 Wendell Street
• Construction of a single-family dwelling at 0 Nantucket Drive
• Request for an amended order of conditions to move a proposed dwelling 138 ft landward at 39 Mattapoisett Neck Road

Cemetery / Memorial Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Memorial Advisory Committee will review reports on the memorial brick and bench program. Members will discuss the SAR plaque, ceremony date, and historical research. The committee will vote on purchasing flag holders and buntings for the SAR ceremony.

• Vote on purchase of flag holders for SAR ceremony
• Vote on purchase of buntings for SAR ceremony
• Status of gravestone restorations at Hammond Cemetery
• Memorial brick and bench program reports

Water & Sewer Commissioners

The Board of Water/Sewer Commissioners will meet to review plant updates and matters regarding Oakland Street. The board will also consider account conversions to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and abatements.

• Plant Update
• Oakland Street discussion
• Account conversion to ADU
• Abatements
• Executive session for contract negotiations

SRPEDD

The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization is meeting to discuss regional transportation planning and safety. The body will vote on a cost increase for a specific highway project and endorse planning work programs.

• Project 606352 cost increase: Culvert and Dam Replacement on Cranberry Highway at Route 28 and Route 6, Mill Pond Dam Over Agawam River
• Draft FFY2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• SMMPO SS4A Regional Safety Action Plan

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to conduct routine business and elect officers. The agenda consists primarily of procedural reports and administrative updates.

• Election of officers

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review development plans for two properties and discuss a by-law regarding separate systems for a building at 1 Marthas Way. The meeting also includes reports from the Health Agent and Public Health Nurse.

• Plan review for 110 Acushnet Road (Map 18, Lot 49)
• Plan review for 20 Tara Road (Map 12, Lot 112)
• Discussion of BOH by-law for separate building/system at 1 Marthas Way
• Discussion regarding vacations
• Approval of minutes from 5/8/2025 and 5/22/2025

ORR District School Committee

The Joint School Committee will discuss the Strategic Plan Vision2028 and the Superintendent's mid-cycle goal review. The body is deciding on new policies regarding Artificial Intelligence and surplus property, as well as revisions to non-discrimination and sexual harassment policies.

• Proposed new Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
• Proposed new DN Surplus Property policy
• Revisions to non-discrimination and sexual harassment policies (AC, AC-R, ACAB, ACAB-R)
• Approval of 2025-2026 School Committee meeting dates
• Approval of the 2025-2026 Professional Development Plan

Bike Path Committee

The committee will discuss the status of Phase 1B and Phase 2A bike path projects. Members will review DOT design plan progress and safety concerns regarding the North St crossing. The body will also consider an invitation to join the Open Space and Recreation Plan committee.

• Review of 25% design plans for Phase 2A submitted to DOT
• Discussion of safety concerns at North St crossing related to 2026 TIP funding
• Review of correspondence regarding 5 Rail Road Ave
• Invitation for a member to join the Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) committee

Tree Committee

The Tree Committee will review updates on plant replacements and new plantings along the bike path. The body will also discuss future locations for tree planting and welcome new members.

• Update on Spring 2025 Bike Path Plantings
• Update on Fall 2024 replacement of plants
• Discussion of future tree planting locations
• Introduction of new member Daniel Sylvia
• Welcome for Tree Warden Chris Nadeau

Water & Sewer Commissioners

The Board of Water/Sewer Commissioners will meet to review plant updates and specific project items. The agenda includes discussions on Oakland Street and the conversion of an account to an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).

• Oakland Street project update
• Account conversion to ADU
• Plant update
• Abatements
• Executive session for contract negotiations

SRPEDD

The Joint Transportation Planning Group is meeting to recommend a regional safety action plan and the 2026 Unified Planning Work Program for endorsement. The group will also hold annual elections for Chair and Vice-Chairs.

• Site visit to John Glass Junior Square TIP Project in Middleborough
• Vote to recommend Draft FFY2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) to SMMPO
• Vote to recommend SMMPO SS4A Regional Safety Action Plan to SMMPO
• Annual elections for Chair and Vice-Chairs

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission (MRVWDC)

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission will discuss operations and upgrades for the water treatment plant. The body is also reviewing an FY26 operations engineering agreement with Tata & Howard.

• Tata & Howard FY26 Operations Engineering Agreement
• WTP Upgrades Project
• Annual Insurance Renewal
• Tata & Howard Report
• Treatment Plant Operations Update

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on the appointment of a Council on Aging Director and a town film policy. Members will also discuss an article to increase the board to five members and address safety concerns on Railroad Ave.

• Vote to select a candidate for Council on Aging Director
• Vote to approve a town film policy
• Vote to approve trailer requests for 0 Union Avenue and 1 Union Avenue
• Vote to authorize lease for F-550 Highway Truck
• Discussion and vote on article to increase to a five-member Select Board

Housing Authority

The Mattapoisett Housing Authority is holding a public hearing to review its Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2026. This plan outlines operations and plans 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 Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) regulations

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee will meet to discuss water supply protection and monitoring. The body is scheduled to approve a plan for 0 Snipatuit Road and review an engineering agreement for hydrologic monitoring.

• Approval of Plan for 0 Snipatuit Road
• Tata & Howard FY26 Hydrologic Monitoring Engineering Agreement
• Tata & Howard Report
• Update from Subcommittee for Rochester SRPEDD Study
• Discussion regarding cell phone carriers on towers

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several new and continued project applications. The body is reviewing requests for residential construction, flood zone compliance, and the rehabilitation of the Town Wharf.

• Town Wharf rehabilitation including sheet piles, a new concrete retaining wall, and a floating dock
• New home construction at 9 Beech Tree Lane within 100 feet of bordering vegetated wetlands
• House elevation and septic removal at 13 Waterman Street for flood zone compliance
• In-ground pool and patio expansion at 65 Mattapoisett Neck Road
• Cease and Desist and Enforcement Order for 7 Hollywoods Road

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially vote on a reserve fund request for the Fire Department. The committee will also debrief on the Town Meeting and the FY26 budget process.

• Reserve fund request for Fire Department

Historical Commission

The Mattapoisett Historical Commission is meeting to discuss grant funding for fiscal year 2026 and updates to surveys. The body will also review a historic plaque application.

• CPC Grant Funding FY 2026
• Survey Updates
• Historic Plaque application

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee will consider adopting the OpenSciEd Science and Envisions Math curricula. The body is also deciding on the 2025-2026 student handbook, school leases, and committee reorganization.

• Adoption of OpenSciEd Science and Envisions Math curricula
• Approval of 2025-2026 leases with SMEC and Countryside
• $17,500 donation from Marion Institute for Old Hammondtown School gardens
• $1,000 grant from Feinstein Foundation for sensory spaces at OHS
• Memorandum of Agreement with the Mattapoisett Educators Association

Plymouth County Committees

The Plymouth County Annual Advisory Board will meet to discuss and vote on financial matters for the 2026 fiscal year. The meeting includes an executive session for budget and motion discussions followed by a main meeting.

• Vote on FY 2026 Revenues
• Vote on FY 2026 Plymouth County Budget
• Vote on Chapter 64D, Deeds Excise Funds: County 60%
• Vote on Chapter 64D, Deeds Excise Funds: Registry of Deeds 40%
• American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) update

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review and vote on a transportation policy and trip addendum. The board will also receive budget and director reports and discuss COA exposure for Harbor Days.

• Vote on Transportation Policy and Trip Addendum
• Budget recap
• New Director status update
• Harbor Days COA exposure
• Introduction of new board member Deborah Ward

Holy Ghost Reuse Committee

The committee will discuss progress on planning for the future use of the Holy Ghost property. This includes reviewing a traffic survey, a general property survey, and an asphalt plan.

• Discussion of traffic survey, general property survey, and asphalt plan
• Discussion of report for Select Board
• Vote to approve March 31, 2025 minutes

ORCTV

The ORCTV board will review reports from the Executive Director, President, and Treasurer. The body will also vote on the 2025 Board of Directors nomination slate.

• Approval of 2024 Annual Meeting minutes
• Finance report from Treasurer Phil Sanborn
• Nominations for Board of Directors: Toby Burr (Marion), Kendall Smiley (Rochester), Danny White (Mattapoisett), and Tim Smith (Membership Seat)

Marine Advisory Board

The Marine Advisory Board will meet to review final edits to the Waterfront Management Plan. The board will also provide an update on the Long Wharf working meeting.

• Waterfront Management Plan Final Edits Review
• Long Wharf working meeting update

Mattapoisett School Committee

The meeting scheduled for May 27, 2025, was cancelled. The original agenda consisted of a request to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

Select Board

The Mattapoisett Select Board will hold an open session starting no earlier than 6:30 p.m. on May 27, 2025, at Town Hall or via Zoom. The meeting includes votes to reorganize the board, approve prior meeting minutes, and appoint several new and reclassified members to local committees and boards.

• Vote to reorganize the Select Board
• Vote to approve meeting minutes from April 22 and May 12, 2025
• Vote to appoint Daniel Sylvia to the Tree Committee
• Vote to appoint Deborah Ward to the Council on Aging Board of Directors
• Vote to appoint Jordan Collyer as Representative to the Plymouth County Advisory Board

Housing Authority

The Mattapoisett Housing Authority Board of Commissioners will convene at 4:30 pm on May 27, 2025, at 1 Acushnet Road to receive an executive director’s update on construction projects and take a vote on awards. The meeting also allows for board input and public input before adjourning.

• Vote on construction project awards
• Executive director’s update on construction projects

Board of Health

The Mattapoisett Board of Health will meet on May 22, 2025, to review a public health nurse application, hear reports from the Heath Agent and Public Health Nurse (Emily Field) regarding opioid abatement funding, and vote on approving previous meeting minutes. The board will also tentatively schedule the next meeting for June 12, 2025.

• Review Public Health Nurse Application
• Discussion about Opioid Abatement Fund (Emily Field)
• Vote to approve minutes (5/8/2025)
• Schedule next meeting (tentatively 6/12/2025)

Cemetery / Memorial Advisory Committee

The Cemetery Memorial Advisory Committee will hold its regular meeting to vote on accepting prior meeting minutes, hear a comptroller’s report, and receive updates on memorial brick/bench projects. The group will also discuss the timeline for a SAR dedication, clean-up efforts at Hammond Cemetery, a Harbor Days booth, and ideas for a SAR celebration. The Mattapoisett Veterans Agent, Chris Gerrior, is scheduled to attend.

• Vote to accept prior meeting minutes
• Memorial brick and bench committee report
• Status update on SAR dedication timeline
• Status of Hammond Cemetery clean-up and restorations
• Discussion of Harbor Days booth and SAR celebration ideas

Water & Sewer Commissioners

The Board of Water/Sewer Commissioners will meet to review plant updates and specific infrastructure projects. The board will also consider account abatements and one account conversion to an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU).

• Eel Pond new pump
• Oakland Street project
• Abatements for accounts 01490, 03886, 02724, and 02236
• One account conversion to ADU

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee will hold an in-person meeting at Center School to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy discussions under state law exception #3. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy

SRPEDD

The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization (SMMPO) will meet remotely on May 20, 2025, to vote on several transportation and climate-related items. The agenda includes endorsing amendments to the FFY2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), adopting climate requirements under state law, and releasing drafts of the next TIP and work program for public comment.

• FFY2025-2029 TIP Amendment #3 (roll-call vote to endorse)
• FFY2025-2029 Proposed TIP Adjustment #2 (roll-call vote to endorse)
• 310 CMR 60.05: Global Warming Solutions Act Requirements for Transportation (roll-call vote to adopt)
• Draft FFY2026-2030 TIP (roll-call vote to endorse)
• Draft FFY2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) (vote to release for 21-day public comment)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on six petitions. These include one variance request and five special permit applications for property modifications such as shed construction, a master bedroom addition, a farm stand, an accessory dwelling unit, and flood-zone-compliant construction or elevation.

• Case 1557: Variance to remove garage/shed and build a 14x20 shed 2 feet from property lines at 4 Mattakiset Road.
• Case 1562: Special permit for a master bedroom above an existing garage at 5 Bay Road.
• Case 1563: Special permit for a Farm to Fork Stand and Farmers Market at 84 North Street (Wyandotte Farm).
• Case 1564: Special permit for a breezeway, garage, and accessory dwelling unit at 4 Island View Avenue.
• Case 1565 & 1566: Special permits for a new house on a flood-compliant foundation at 20 Cove Road and elevating an existing house at 13 Waterman Street.

Library Trustees

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, hear the treasurer’s and director’s reports, and set a new director’s start date of June 10. Reports from the Friends of the Library and old/new business items will also be discussed.

• New director start date set for June 10

Bike Path Committee

The Mattapoisett Bike Path Committee will review ongoing Phase 1B and Phase 2A work, including a letter sent to the Selectboard about safety hazards at the North Street crossing when Marion's TIP funding starts in 2026. The 25% design plans from PARE Corporation have been postponed to May 2025. Committee members will also give updates on grants, engineering costs, insurance, and permitting.

• Letter to Selectboard about hazardous crossing at North Street from Phase 2A work
• 25% design plans with PARE Corporation postponed to May 2025
• Discussion of Phase 1B and Phase 2A progress
• Updates on construction costs, grants, and oversight

Tree Committee

The Mattapoisett Tree Committee is meeting to approve April minutes, hear the treasurer's report, and discuss updates on Tree City USA recognition, spring tree plantings, future planting locations, the committee's Facebook page, and a tree warden update. No major decisions or expenditures are listed.

• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2025
• Treasurer report
• Tree City USA update
• Spring tree plantings and future planting locations
• Tree warden update

Scholarship Committee

The Scholarship Committee will meet to review recommendations for scholarships and continuing education. The body will discuss award amounts and the notification process.

• Scholarship recommendations
• Continuing education recommendations
• Discussion of award amounts
• Discussion of notification process

SRPEDD

The Joint Transportation Planning Group (JTPG) will hold a hybrid meeting to consider endorsing two key regional transportation planning documents: the draft FFY2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and the draft FFY2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP). The TIP requires a roll-call vote to endorse, while the UPWP requires a roll-call vote to recommend release for a 21-day public comment period. The meeting also includes presentations on the MassCEC Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) program, Complete Streets, and the SMMPO SS4A Regional Safety Action Plan. Public comments will be accepted during the meeting.

• Roll-call vote to endorse the draft FFY2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Roll-call vote to recommend the draft FFY2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) for a 21-day public comment period
• Presentation on the MassCEC Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) program
• Presentation on the Complete Streets program
• Presentation and discussion of the SMMPO SS4A Regional Safety Action Plan

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission (MRVWDC)

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission will meet remotely via Zoom on May 13, 2025. Agenda items include reviewing the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes, the treasurer's report and invoices, the annual calendar and end-of-year budget expenditures, a water tower radio antenna request, the water treatment plant upgrades project, a report from Tata & Howard, and treatment plant operations updates.

• Review and approve minutes of the April 8, 2025 MRVWDC meeting
• Treasurer's Report — Invoices and End of Year Budget Expenditures
• Water Tower Radio Antenna Request
• WTP Upgrades Project and Tata & Howard Report
• Treatment Plant Operations Update

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold new public hearings on two Notices of Intent, including the Town of Mattapoisett's proposal to rehabilitate the town wharf by driving sheet piles and constructing a new concrete retaining wall. Three continued hearings and two requests for certificate of compliance are also on the agenda. The commission will discuss consultant fee schedules and approve draft minutes from April 28.

• New NOI: Town of Mattapoisett – Town Wharf (Map 9, Lot 185) – rehabilitation with sheet piles, new concrete retaining wall, timber fender system, and floating dock
• New NOI: George P. Luber – 13 Waterman Street – remove existing septic system, elevate house on flood-compliant foundation
• Continued NOI: Gary & Illene Searle – 25 Grand View Avenue – proposed well, stairs, concrete pad, stone wall, and fence in FEMA Flood Zone VE
• Continued NOI: Robert Beauregard – 2 Jowick Street – installation of concrete slab, prefabricated storage building, paving, and infiltration trench
• Requests for Certificate of Compliance: Ronald Oliveira at 9 River Road and Constitution Properties, LLC at 7 Angelica Avenue

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review quarterly financials and warrants. The board is scheduled to vote on construction project updates and awards.

• Vote on construction project updates and awards
• Review of 3/31/2025 Quarterly Financials
• Discussion of vacancies
• Review of policies and procedures

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee will meet remotely to approve minutes from April 8, review invoices, discuss the Wolf Island Bogs Restoration project with BBC, and receive an update from Tata & Howard consultants.

• Approve minutes of April 8, 2025 MRVWSPAC meeting
• Treasurer's report on invoices
• Wolf Island Bogs Restoration discussion with BBC
• Tata & Howard report
• Set next meeting for June 10, 2025

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to determine recommendations for the remaining items on the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

• Vote recommendations for remaining Annual Town Meeting Warrant items

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on recommendations for the remaining Annual Town Meeting warrant, approve the Annual Town Election warrant for May 20, and consider other items including a filming request, a one-day liquor license, and a donation of a ladder truck from the Firefighters Association.

• Vote on recommendations for remaining Annual Town Meeting warrant
• Vote to approve Annual Town Election Warrant for May 20 election
• Vote to approve filming request from Flatiron Works
• Vote to approve one-day Wine and Malt License for Saint Anthony's Parish (May 31)
• Vote to accept donation of ladder truck from Firefighters Association

Board of Health

The Mattapoisett Board of Health will review plans for properties at 64 North Street and Acushnet Road, discuss a letter on sewer connection waiver requests, and hear reports from the Health Agent and Public Health Nurse, including a discussion on Opioid Abatement Fund use. The board will also vote on previous meeting minutes and schedule the next meeting.

• Review plans for 64 North Street
• Review plans for Acushnet Road
• Discuss letter for Sewer Connection Waiver requests
• Discussion on Opioid Abatement Fund (Emily Field)
• Vote to approve minutes from 4/24/2025

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee will meet to discuss curriculum, personnel, and financial reports. The committee is asked to vote on accepting a donation to fund a teacher's salary for the 2026 fiscal year.

• Vote on $82,000 donation for a second-grade teacher salary at Center School for FY2026
• Review of Financial, Food Services, and Facilities reports
• Discussion of budget transfers
• School Committee reorganization and goals

ORR District School Committee

The Old Rochester Regional District School Committee and Massachusetts Superintendency Union #55 will meet jointly on May 8, 2025, to review and potentially approve several policies, including a new Artificial Intelligence (AI) policy and revisions to the Project Grow Student Selection Policy, ORRHS Admission Policy for Vocational Technical Education, and the District Wellness Policy. The meeting also includes a consent agenda to approve minutes from prior sessions and standard items like superintendent and chairperson reports.

• First-read review of new IN- Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy, drafted with MASC sample language and local input
• Proposed revision to policy JFABG – Project Grow Student Selection Policy to change dates for accepting out-of-district students
• Annual review of JFAD – ORRHS Admission Policy for Vocational Technical Education Programs
• Revised ADF – District Wellness Physical Activity and Nutrition Policy, updated with DESE specialist input
• Approval of minutes from January 23, 2025 regular and executive sessions

Water & Sewer Commissioners

The Board of Water/Sewer Commissioners will meet to review plant updates and specific infrastructure projects. The body will also consider abatements for four accounts and one account conversion to an accessory dwelling unit (ADU).

• Eel Pond new pump
• Oakland Street project
• Abatements for accounts 01490, 03886, 02724, and 02236
• Account conversion to ADU

Council on Aging

The Mattapoisett Council on Aging will review and vote on an application for board membership and a transportation policy addendum. The meeting also includes updates on the new director search, SHINE counselor training, and an overview of open meeting and ethics laws. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major budget or policy changes.

• Review and vote on application of D. Ward to Council on Aging Board
• Review and vote on Transportation Policy and Trip Addendum
• Update on New Director Search
• Overview of Open Meeting Law, Roberts Rules, and State Ethics
• SHINE Counselor Training update

Agricultural Commission

The Mattapoisett Agricultural Commission meeting scheduled for May 6, 2025, has been cancelled or postponed. No items are on the agenda for discussion.

• Meeting cancelled – no agenda items

Historical Commission

The Mattapoisett Historical Commission will hold a regular meeting on May 1, 2025. The agenda includes reports from the secretary and treasurer, discussions on panels for the Herring Weir and Center School, and a plaque for the Grange Hall. The commission will also prepare for the upcoming Town Meeting on May 12, 2025.

• Discussion of panels for Herring Weir and Center School
• Discussion of a plaque for the Grange Hall
• Preparation for the Town Meeting on May 12, 2025

Scholarship Committee

The Mattapoisett Scholarship Committee will meet to review candidates for scholarships and continuing education awards. The meeting includes opening comments, candidate review, discussion of next steps, and adjournment.

• Review of scholarship candidates
• Review of continuing education candidates
• Discussion of next steps

Scholarship Committee

The Mattapoisett Scholarship Committee will meet to review scholarship candidates and discuss next steps. The agenda includes a review of candidates and discussion of scholarship awards, though no specific amounts or names are listed.

• Review of scholarship candidates
• Discussion of scholarship awards
• Continuing ED (continuing education) item
• Planning of next steps for the committee

ORR District School Committee

The Superintendent’s Goals Subcommittee of the ORR District School Committee will meet to receive a mid-cycle update on the Superintendent’s Goals for 2024-2026. No votes or final decisions are on the agenda; this is a discussion item.

• Superintendent’s Goals 2024-2026 — Mid-Cycle Update

Center School and OHS School Council

The Center School and Old Hammondtown School Council will meet to review meeting minutes, receive a school budget update, and discuss the Portrait of the Graduate. They will also seek feedback on the 2024-2025 School Improvement Plan and the 2025-2026 Student Handbook.

• Review meeting minutes from 2/6/25
• School Budget update
• Portrait of the Graduate update
• Discuss Mattapoisett School Improvement Plan 2024-2025 accomplishments and 2025-2026 focus areas
• Discuss 2025-2026 Student Handbook

Disability Commission

The Mattapoisett Disability Commission will vote to approve minutes from its February 26 meeting, discuss a grant project, and plan future goals. The agenda also includes setting the next meeting date. No specific grant details or dollar amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Vote to approve meeting minutes of February 26, 2025
• Discuss grant project (details not specified)
• Discuss future plans and goals of the Commission
• Set next meeting date

Conservation Commission

The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on two new requests for determination of applicability and two new notices of intent, plus continue hearings on several pending projects. The commission will also discuss a commission member change, review an emergency certification for 47 Cove Street, and consider a consultant fee schedule.

• Request for Determination of Applicability by Timothy Fisher to remove garage/shed and build new 14x20 shed at 4 Mattakisett Road
• Request for Determination of Applicability by Riley et al. to install sewer extension system on Goodspeed Island (four lots)
• Notice of Intent by Yelle & Jahanbaksh-Yelle for single-family dwelling at Angelica Ave
• Notice of Intent by Joyce E. Beal for residential lot at Park Place
• Continued Notice of Intent by Searle for well, stairs, and fence at 25 Grand View Avenue (FEMA Flood Zone VE)

Holy Ghost Reuse Committee

The committee will review a report on the current conditions of the building and grounds. Members will discuss potential options for reuse and determine the next steps for the committee.

• Vote to approve March 31, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of building and grounds conditions report
• Discussion of reuse options and next steps

Board of Health

This meeting includes an executive session to discuss contracts for the Health Agent and Town Nurse, a review of plans at 64 North Street, consideration of sewer connection waivers, and a discussion about Opioid Abatement Funds. The board will also receive reports from the Health Agent and Public Health Nurse, vote on minutes from previous meetings, and schedule the next meeting date.

• Executive session to discuss contract for Health Agent and Town Nurse
• Review plans at 64 North Street
• Review sewer connection waivers
• Emily Field discussion about Opioid Abatement Funds
• Vote to approve minutes from 2/20/2025, 2/27/2025, and 4/10/2025

Marine Advisory Board

The Marine Advisory Board will review the final draft of the Waterfront Management Plan and discuss details of the Long Wharf pump-out dock placement. The board will also approve prior meeting minutes and handle new business.

• Review of final draft of Waterfront Management Plan
• Discussion of Long Wharf pump-out dock placement
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to vote on recommendations for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. This is the only item on the agenda. The meeting will take place at the Fire Station Training Room with remote access via Zoom.

• Joint vote with Select Board on Annual Town Meeting Warrant recommendations

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Finance Committee to vote on recommendations for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, then vote to approve the final Warrant. The board will also interview candidates for Library Director and sign an Arbor Day proclamation. An executive session will discuss litigation strategy regarding Reservation Road.

• Joint meeting with Finance Committee to vote recommendations for Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Vote to approve Town Meeting Warrant
• Vote to sign Proclamation for Arbor Day 2025
• Interview candidates for Library Director position
• Executive session on litigation strategy for Reservation Road

Cemetery / Memorial Advisory Committee

The Cemetery/Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee will vote on previous meeting minutes and hear reports from the comptroller and the memorial brick/bench committee. Discussion items include the introduction of Jeremy Caswell as the new cemetery maintenance provider, updates on Eversource tree removal, the status of grants received and applied for, stone wall repair, and a SAR dedication.

• Vote to accept minutes of previous meeting
• Comptroller's report and memorial brick/bench committee report
• Introduction of Jeremy Caswell as new Cemetery Maintenance provider
• Update on Eversource tree removal
• Update on status of grants received and applied for, and stone wall repair

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will discuss the ranking and suitability of additional candidates. The board will vote on which additional candidate should meet with the Select Board.

• Update on Select Board's request to interview two finalists
• Vote on additional candidate to meet with Select Board

Mattapoisett School Committee

The meeting scheduled for April 15, 2025, was cancelled. The original agenda included an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy (cancelled)

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee is meeting in a hybrid format. The primary purpose of the meeting is to enter an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy (exception #3)

SRPEDD

The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization will consider voting to release a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) amendment and the draft FFY2026-2030 TIP for a 21-day public comment period. The amendment includes cost increases for three projects and the removal of a Dartmouth project to maintain fiscal constraint. The board will also hear a presentation on MassDOT's 2026-2030 Capital Investment Plan.

• Proposed FFY2025-2029 TIP Amendment #3: cost increases for Lakeville – Reconstruction of Rhode Island Road (Route 79), Mansfield – Multimodal accommodations on School Street, and Mansfield – Chauncy Street (Route 106) from State Road (Route 140) to Copeland Drive; removal of Dartmouth – Improvements on Route 6 From Faunce Corner Road to Hathaway Road
• Draft FFY2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) – vote to release to public comment
• MassDOT 2026-2030 Capital Investment Plan presentation
• Approval of March 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Public comments opportunity

Conservation Commission

The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four new applications: a single-family home with pool and driveway near a bordering vegetated wetland, a well installation in a FEMA flood zone, a storage building and driveway project, and a single-family home construction. The commission will also discuss a cease-and-desist notice and review a consultant fee schedule.

• Request for Determination of Applicability for single-family dwelling, pool, and driveway at Old Slough Road & Angelica Ave near bordering vegetated wetland
• Notice of Intent for well installation at 25 Grand View Avenue in FEMA Flood Zone VE EL
• Notice of Intent for storage building and driveway at 2 Jowick Street
• Notice of Intent for single-family dwelling at Nantucket Drive
• Cease and Desist notice at 122 Mattapoisett Neck Road

Mattapoisett School Committee

This meeting of the Mattapoisett School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee was cancelled. The agenda had only one item: an executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining.

• Meeting cancelled prior to the date
• Planned executive session for collective bargaining strategy (exception #3)

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting on April 11, 2025, to discuss collective bargaining strategy in executive session. No other business is scheduled; the meeting consists solely of this executive session and adjournment.

• Enter executive session under exception #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining

Board of Health

The Mattapoisett Board of Health will review plans for 9 Bayberry Lane and a change of house footprint and applicant name on Reservation Road, hear a presentation from the Massachusetts Oyster Project, discuss Transfer Station repairs and employee reviews, and receive an update from Emily Field.

• Review plans for 9 Bayberry Lane
• Review plans for Reservation Road (change house footprint and applicant name)
• Massachusetts Oyster Project presentation
• Transfer Station repair discussion
• Discussion about employee reviews

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee will vote on whether to accept school choice for the 2025-2026 school year. The agenda also includes votes on donations and grants, hearing a presentation from the Marion Institute on a potential supplemental program, and approving the hiring of two long-term substitute teachers. The committee may enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation.

• Vote on FY2026 School Choice (VOTE NEEDED)
• Approval of donations: Bird Buddy Smart bird feeder from Nicki Demakis and $525 from Mattapoisett PTA for a Roger Williams Zoomobile
• Approval of grants: $1,642 from Mattapoisett Land Trust for a second grade field trip to Heritage Museum and Gardens and $75 for the Sunflower Project
• Hiring of Matthew Querim as long-term substitute instructional assistant and Kerry Ellis-Besancon as long-term substitute kindergarten teacher
• Presentation from Marion Institute on a potential project-based supplemental program for Old Hammondtown School students

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will meet via Zoom to discuss budget updates, DPH and HMCC updates, and training exercises. A concurrence vote on old/new business is scheduled. No specific dollar amounts or project names are listed in the agenda.

• Budget updates
• DPH and HMCC updates
• Training updates including Mass Maritime Tabletop Exercise, HE!Workshop, and TNA/Framework Workshop
• Concurrence vote under old/new business

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will meet via Zoom to discuss budget and DPH updates, hear HMCC and planner updates on training exercises (Mass Maritime Tabletop, HE! Workshop, TNA/Framework Workshop), and conduct a concurrence vote.

• Budget updates
• Mass Maritime Tabletop Exercise training update
• HE! Workshop and TNA/Framework Workshop updates
• Concurrence vote under old/new business

Bike Path Committee

The committee is discussing the progress of bike path design plans and the upcoming submission of 25% plans to the DOT for a 90-day review. Members are coordinating on the placement of the path on the west side of Railroad Ave and integrating support from the new part-time town planner.

• Submission of 25% design plans to DOT on April 18, 2025
• Discussion of bike path placement on the west side of Railroad Ave
• Review of Mass grant funding valid through 2025
• Coordination with town planner Victoria Alfaro

Tree Committee

The Mattapoisett Tree Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear a treasurer report, and discuss spring tree plantings. Key items include a public shade tree pruning and maintenance plan with an arborist report for the Main St. TIP project, and planning for the Arbor Day celebration on April 25. The committee will also take up cemetery memorial advisory, bike path/memorial tree plantings, and a tree warden update.

• Public Shade Tree Pruning and Maintenance Plan with Arborist Report for Main St. TIP Project
• Arbor Day Celebration scheduled for April 25, 2025
• Spring Tree Plantings
• Cemetery Memorial Advisory Committee @ Hammond Cemetery with TNT Gravestone Solutions LLC
• Bike Path/Memorial Tree Plantings and Ornaments on Trees

Water & Sewer Commissioners

The Board of Water/Sewer Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, review correspondence, and discuss updates on the new building, Eel Pond, and the plant. This is a procedural meeting with no major decisions or proposals listed.

• Approval of minutes from March 12, 2025
• Correspondence review
• New Building update
• Eel Pond discussion
• Plant update

SRPEDD

The Joint Transportation Planning Group will consider and vote on recommending the Draft FFY2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) to the Southeastern MPO for a 21-day public comment period. The agenda also includes updates from Regional Transit Authorities, a community of practice discussion, and reappointments for the upcoming year. Public comments will be taken at the start of the meeting.

• Draft FFY2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) transit projects list and vote to recommend release for public comment
• Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) report and updates
• Community of Practice discussion for members to share project updates and lessons learned
• JTPG (re)appointments for the upcoming year
• Approval of March 12, 2025 meeting minutes

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission (MRVWDC)

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission will meet to review financial reports and plant operations. The agenda includes discussions on the WTP Upgrades Project and a report from Tata & Howard.

• Payment of $5,000 MRVWSPAC invoice
• WTP Upgrades Project discussion
• Tata & Howard Report
• Treatment Plant Operations Update
• Arranging auditing of financial records

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board and the Superintendent to discuss the FY26 School Budget. The committee will also discuss the FY26 Budget and the Town Meeting Warrant.

• FY26 School Budget discussion
• FY26 Budget and Town Meeting Warrant discussion

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee will meet on April 8, 2025, and is expected to enter executive session under exception #3 to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining. No other business is listed on the agenda, and the meeting is otherwise procedural in nature.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy (exception #3)

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee will meet to review the Tata & Howard Report and the MRV Subcommittee for Rochester SRPEDD Study. The body will also address treasurer's reports and meeting minutes.

• Tata & Howard Report
• MRV Subcommittee for Rochester SRPEDD Study
• Treasurer’s Report regarding invoices

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Finance Committee to discuss the FY26 school budget and Town Meeting Warrant. The board will also vote on ballot questions for the reconstruction of Oakland Street and the renovation of the Mattapoisett Highway Building.

• Debt exclusion ballot question for reconstruction of Oakland Street
• Debt exclusion ballot question for renovation of the Mattapoisett Highway Building
• Closing of the Town Meeting Warrant for the May 12, 2025 Annual Town Meeting
• FY26 School Budget discussion with the Superintendent
• Acceptance of a voting tabulator donation from the Town of Rochester

Library Trustees

The Board of Trustees will receive an update from the search committee and interview three recommended candidates for Library Director. The board will then discuss the candidates' suitability and vote on a preferred selection.

• Interviews for Library Director candidates Jenny Martin, Nicole Davignon, and Michael Slawson
• Vote on preferred Library Director candidate

Historical Commission

The Mattapoisett Historical Commission will hold a regular meeting on April 3, 2025. Items include a Community Preservation Act request update, a presentation by Lynn Smiledge, and reports on panels (Herring Weir, Center School) and historic house plaque forms (including Grange Hall Plaque). The meeting also includes routine secretary and treasurer reports.

• CPA Request Update
• Presentation by Lynn Smiledge
• Panels: Herring Weir, Center School
• Historic house plaque forms
• Grange Hall Plaque

Council on Aging

The Mattapoisett Council on Aging holds a regular meeting with reports, a debrief of a legislative breakfast on home care, and new business including a vote on a board application and election of officers for 2024. No fiscal decisions or budget changes are on the agenda.

• Vote on application of Anita Zgamba for COA Board
• Nomination and election of officers (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary) for 2024
• Debrief on Legislative Breakfast on Home Care
• Discussion of Money Management Program and ActiveAgers Toolkit participation
• SHINE Counselor Training — volunteers sought

Mattapoisett School Committee

This is a meeting of the Negotiations Subcommittee of the Mattapoisett School Committee. The sole agenda item is to enter executive session under exception #3 to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining. No votes or public discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy under exception #3

Holy Ghost Reuse Committee

The Holy Ghost Reuse Committee will meet to approve minutes from March 10 and discuss next steps on a traffic survey, general property survey, and asphalt plan. The committee will also vote to reorganize and set the date of the next meeting.

• Vote to approve minutes of March 10, 2025
• Vote to reorganize the committee
• Discuss next steps on traffic survey
• Discuss next steps on general property survey
• Discuss next steps on asphalt plan

Community Preservation Committee

The Mattapoisett Community Preservation Committee will discuss and take action on a proposal to transfer a portion of CPA Undesignated Funds to the CPA Housing Fund. They will also review and approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Discussion/action on moving undesignated CPA funds to the Housing Fund
• Review and approval of March 17, 2025 meeting minutes
• Other business and adjournment

Board of Health

The Mattapoisett Board of Health will meet on March 27, 2025, to discuss several items including sewer tie-in waivers, the Wyandotte Farm Stand, and repairs at the Transfer Station. The board will also discuss employee reviews and schedule a future meeting date. No decisions are noted on the agenda; all items are discussions.

• Review of sewer tie-in waivers
• Wyandotte Farm Stand discussion
• Transfer Station repair discussion
• Discussion about employee reviews
• Schedule next meeting date (tentatively April 10, 2025)

ORCTV

This is a routine board meeting with standard procedural items: approving previous minutes, receiving treasurer and executive director reports, and discussing new business including board election candidates, setting the annual meeting date, and a small equipment fund. No votes on ordinances, contracts, or rezonings are scheduled.

• Board election candidates to be discussed
• Set date for Annual Meeting (potentially March 27, 2025)
• Small equipment fund item on agenda

Library Trustees

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Board of Trustees will meet March 27, 2025. They will hear a report from the Library Director Search Committee, review the treasurer's and acting director's reports, and discuss old and new business. The meeting includes approval of February minutes and comments from visitors.

• Report from Library Director Search Committee
• Treasurer's Report – Mike Rosa
• Acting Director's Report – Susan Pizzolato
• Approval of minutes from February 20, 2025
• Friends of the Library Update

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will meet to discuss a grant project and the future steps of the commission. The body will also vote to approve the meeting minutes from February 26, 2025.

• Approval of February 26, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Grant Project
• Discussion of Commission future steps

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on adopting cruiser use fees for the Police Department and opening the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 12, 2025. Discussions include the Highway Building Project and a Disability Commission ADA Improvement Grant request. The board will also consider appointing a Deputy Building Commissioner and hold budget work sessions for the Police, Waterfront, and Town Hall departments.

• Vote to adopt cruiser use fees for Mattapoisett Police Department
• Vote to open Town Meeting Warrant for Annual Town Meeting on May 12, 2025
• Vote to appoint Andy Bobola as Deputy Building Commissioner
• Discussion of Highway Building Project
• Budget work sessions for Police Department, Waterfront, and Town Hall

Library Trustees

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library's Search Committee is meeting to update the process and schedule for an employment search. The committee will then enter executive session to consider applicants, as allowed under state law to avoid harming the candidate pool. No public votes or substantial decisions are expected during the open session.

• Update on search process and schedule for library position
• Executive session for applicant consideration under MGL Ch. 30A Sec. 21(a)(8)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for new and continued project applications. The body will also consider requests for certificates of compliance and an amended order of conditions for a residential sunroom conversion.

• New RDA for deck replacement and addition at 12 Highland Avenue
• Continued NOI for an accessory garage at 4 Island View Avenue
• Continued NOI for invasive species management at 0 Bay View Avenue
• Requests for Certificates of Compliance at 6 Old Mattapoisett Neck Road and 5 Seamarsh Way
• Request for Amended Order of Conditions to convert a deck to a sunroom at 7 Spruce Street

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee will hold a public hearing and vote on the approval of the FY2026 Budget. The meeting also includes reports on curriculum, finance, and facilities.

• Public hearing and vote on the FY2026 Budget
• Recognition of 5th grader Thomas Cooney for winning a Feinstein Foundation Golden Ticket
• Review of financial reports, food services, and facilities reports
• Discussion of budget transfers
• School Committee reorganization and goals

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee will hold a public hearing and vote on whether to accept school choice students for the 2025-2026 school year. They will also vote on revisions to the student handbook, a donation from the Mattapoisett Historical Commission, and two grants from the Mattapoisett Land Trust. Additionally, the committee will approve the hiring of Denise Ellis as a long-term substitute instructional assistant at Center School and review various financial and operational reports.

• Public hearing and vote on FY2026 school choice
• Vote on approval of 2024-2025 Student Handbook revisions
• Vote to accept donation from Mattapoisett Historical Commission for a panel at Center School
• Vote to accept $500 grant from Mattapoisett Land Trust for non-fiction books and $2,890 grant for Cuttyhunk Field Trip
• Hiring of Denise Ellis as long-term substitute instructional assistant at Center School

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Mattapoisett Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on four special permit applications. Items include a property line adjustment, porch and shed replacements, a new home on a non-conforming lot with a reduced rear setback, and deck construction and replacement. The board will decide whether to grant the requested permits.

• Case #1558: Property line adjustment at 3 & 5 Mechanic Street to transfer a 1,838 sq ft parcel.
• Case #1559: Replace front porch and shed at 28 Pearl Street within existing footprint.
• Case #1560: Construct a single-family dwelling on a pre-existing non-conforming lot at 57 Church Street with a rear setback 13.75 ft less than required (26.25 ft instead of 40 ft).
• Case #1561: Construct a 10x24 ft 2-story deck and replace other decks at 12 Highland Avenue.

Cemetery / Memorial Advisory Committee

The Cemetery/Veterans Memorial Advisory Committee will meet to vote on previous meeting minutes and hear reports from the comptroller and the memorial brick and bench committee. Discussions will cover cemetery maintenance quotes, status of CPA and local bank community grants, brick revolving account charges, SAR plaque ceremony details, and Eversource tree removal.

• Vote to accept minutes of previous meeting
• Discussion on cemetery maintenance quotes
• Status of CPA grant
• Status of local bank community grants
• Status of SAR plaque and ceremony date

Library Trustees

The Library Search Committee is meeting to provide an update on the search process and schedule. The committee will enter executive session to consider applicants for employment or appointment.

• Update on search process and schedule
• Executive session to consider employment applicants

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission (MRVWDC)

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission will meet to discuss treatment plant operations and upgrades. The body will also review a report from Tata & Howard and arrange the annual auditing of financial records.

• WTP Upgrades Project
• Tata & Howard Report
• Treatment Plant Operations Update
• Auditing of financial records

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee is meeting solely to enter executive session under exception #3 of the state open meeting law to discuss strategy for collective bargaining. No other business is scheduled. The meeting will be held in hybrid format.

• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy (exception #3)

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee will hold a remote meeting to approve minutes from February, review the treasurer's report and invoices, and discuss an annual calendar that includes a $5,000 MRVWD invoice. The committee will also receive updates on the MRV Subcommittee for the Rochester SRPEDD Study and a report from engineering firm Tata & Howard.

• Review and approval of February 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report and invoices
• Annual calendar discussion including a $5,000 MRVWD invoice
• Update on MRV Subcommittee for Rochester SRPEDD Study
• Presentation of Tata & Howard report

SRPEDD

The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization (SMMPO) will vote on endorsing several amendments and adjustments, including cost modifications for GATRA projects and the addition of Age and Dementia Friendly Plan tasks. The board will also select a draft scenario for the 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) regional highway project list and consider adopting a Vision Zero Resolution. Public comments and approval of prior minutes are also on the agenda.

• Proposed Amendment #2 to FFY2025-2029 TIP: GATRA FFY25 project cost modifications due to readiness (roll call vote to endorse)
• FFY2025 UPWP Proposed Amendment #1: Addition of Age and Dementia Friendly Plan Development tasks (roll call vote to endorse)
• Proposed Administrative Adjustment #1 to FFY2025-2029 TIP: Community Transit Grants & SRTA (roll call vote to endorse)
• Draft 2026-2030 TIP Regional Target Highway Project Programming Considerations Preferred List (roll call vote to select draft scenario for TIP development)
• Vision Zero Resolution (roll call vote to adopt)

Board of Health

The Mattapoisett Board of Health will hold a joint meeting with the Selectboard to discuss the FY26 budget. The agenda contains only this single item, which is a discussion rather than a vote or decision.

• Joint meeting with Selectboard to discuss FY26 budget

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss and evaluate FY2026 Community Preservation Act fund requests from the Mattapoisett Museum and the OHTS Community Garden. The committee will also review minutes from March 3, 2025, summarize previously approved requests, and discuss follow-up needs and meeting schedule. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion and evaluation only.

• Discussion and evaluation of FY2026 CPA fund request from Mattapoisett Museum
• Discussion and evaluation of FY2026 CPA fund request from OHTS Community Garden
• Review/Action of minutes from March 3, 2025 meeting
• Summary of previously approved Community Preservation Act requests
• Discussion of follow-up needs and meeting schedule

Select Board

The Select Board will hold budget worksessions for the Health, Fire, and Highway Departments during this meeting. These sessions are for discussion and review of departmental budgets, with no votes or decisions listed on the agenda.

• Budget worksession for the Health Department
• Budget worksession for the Fire Department
• Budget worksession for the Highway Department

Board of Health

The scheduled meeting of the Mattapoisett Board of Health for March 13, 2025, was canceled. No business was conducted. The agenda included potential items such as sewer tie-in waivers, employee reviews, and approval of minutes, but none were addressed.

• Meeting canceled; no items considered.

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett Budget Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the FY26 budget with school administration.

• Discussion of the FY26 Mattapoisett budget

Bike Path Committee

The Mattapoisett Bike Path Committee will review Phase 1A&B plaque installation and hold a discussion and vote on Phase 2A plans, which are due for 90-day state review by April 18, 2025. The 25% design meeting occurred in December 2024, and the committee will also hear updates on grants, insurance, and permitting.

• Phase 1A&B bronze plaques installed by Highway Department
• Phase 2A 25% plans to be submitted April 18, 2025 for MassDOT review
• Phase 2A path location set on west side of Railroad Ave
• Mass grant for Phase 2A is good through 2025
• Committee will discuss attending JTPG meetings for TIP inclusion

Tree Committee

The Mattapoisett Tree Committee will discuss spring tree plantings, a public shade tree pruning plan, and preparations for Arbor Day on April 25, 2025. The agenda also includes approval of February 12 meeting minutes, a treasurer report, a school poster contest, and an update from the tree warden.

• Spring tree plantings
• Public shade tree pruning plan
• School poster contest
• Arbor Day celebration on April 25, 2025
• Tree warden update

Water & Sewer Commissioners

The Board of Water/Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss a rate review and receive a plant update. The agenda also includes discussions regarding Oakland Street and a building lot.

• Rate Review
• Plant Update
• Oakland Street discussion
• Building Lot discussion

SRPEDD

The Joint Transportation Planning Group will discuss and vote on the draft 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) regional target highway project programming preferred list. The meeting also includes updates from regional transit authorities, a technical assistance program presentation, and community discussion.

• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2025
• Public comment period
• Regional Transit Authorities report and updates
• SMMPO Technical Assistance Program presentation
• Draft 2026-2030 TIP regional target highway project preferred list (roll call vote to recommend to SMMPO)

Library Trustees

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Search Committee is meeting to receive an update on the search process and schedule, then will hold an executive session to consider applicants for employment. The next meetings are scheduled for March 18 and 19.

• Update on process and schedule for the search
• Executive session under MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(8) to consider applicants
• Next meetings set for Tuesday and Wednesday, March 18 and 19 at 4:30 PM

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission (MRVWDC)

The MRVWDC will review and approve February meeting minutes, hear a treasurer's report on invoices, and discuss the annual calendar including arranging auditing of financial records. The commission will receive updates on the Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project and a report from Tata & Howard, as well as a treatment plant operations update. The meeting is conducted remotely via Zoom.

• Review and approve minutes of February 11, 2025
• Treasurer's report and invoices
• Annual calendar and arrangement of financial records audit
• Water Treatment Plant Upgrades Project update
• Tata & Howard Report

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee will review and approve minutes, a treasurer's report with invoices, and a $5,000 annual calendar invoice. They will also discuss a subcommittee report for a Rochester SRPEDD study and the Tata & Howard report. The meeting is mostly procedural with no major decisions noted.

• Review of $5,000 MRVWD annual calendar invoice
• Discussion of Tata & Howard report
• Subcommittee update on Rochester SRPEDD study
• Approval of February 11, 2025 meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on a license agreement for 0 County Road related to a roadway reconstruction project. The board will also hold budget worksessions for the Library, Council on Aging, and Water/Sewer departments.

• License Agreement for 0 County Road (Map 9, Lot 2 and Map 9, Lot 3) for Roadway Reconstruction Project
• Budget worksession: Water/Sewer
• Budget worksession: Library
• Budget worksession: Council on Aging
• Discussion of Harbor Days Tent Schedule

Housing Authority

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Mattapoisett Housing Authority Board of Commissioners. The board will approve prior minutes, review financial reports and warrants, and hear an executive director update covering vacancies, construction projects, and policy procedures. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific votes or dollar amounts listed.

• Review and approval of February 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Financial update and warrant review/approval
• Executive Director update on vacancies, construction projects, and policies/procedures

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will meet to approve the minutes from January 28, 2025, and vote on the CPC 2025 report. The committee will also discuss next steps regarding the Town Hall program.

• Vote on the CPC 2025 report
• Discussion of Town Hall program next steps

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will open new public hearings for a septic system upgrade at 5 Pinewood Way within a wetland buffer zone and for invasive species management at 0 Bay View Avenue in coastal resource areas. A continued hearing for an accessory garage at 4 Island View Avenue will be held, and the commission will discuss consultant fees and approve draft minutes.

• Septic system upgrade proposed at 5 Pinewood Way (within 100-ft buffer zone of BVW)
• Invasive species management (phragmites) at 0 Bay View Avenue in BVW, salt marsh, and coastal storm flowage
• Accessory garage proposal at 4 Island View Avenue (continued to March 24)
• Consultant fee discussion
• County Road RDA application withdrawn

Holy Ghost Reuse Committee

The Holy Ghost Reuse Committee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes. The committee will also discuss completing a section of a report concerning the current conditions of the building and grounds.

• Vote to approve minutes from October 28, 2024 and February 11, 2025
• Discussion on report regarding building and grounds conditions

Historical Commission

The Mattapoisett Historical Commission will review the secretary's and treasurer's reports, receive a survey update, and discuss plaques for Grange Hall, Center School, and historic houses. A presentation by preservation consultant Lynn Smiledge on the historic survey project is also on the agenda.

• Survey update on multi-phase inventory of historic and cultural resources
• Discussion of Grange Hall Plaque
• Center School Panel discussion
• Historic House Plaques presentation by Lynn Smiledge
• Next meeting set for April 3, 2025

Center School and OHS School Council

The Center School and Old Hammondtown School Council will hold a routine meeting to review previous minutes, set future meeting dates, and receive updates on the school budget and math program. They will also review a draft of the DCAP (District Curriculum Accommodation Plan) and seek feedback on Objective 4 of the Mattapoisett School Improvement Plan, which focuses on climate and culture. No final decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion and input.

• Review meeting minutes from 2/6/25
• School budget update
• Math program update
• Review draft DCAP
• Discuss and obtain feedback on School Improvement Plan Objective 4: Climate & Culture

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review the status of the Clerk 2 position and finalize the Annual Report. The board will also consider the acceptance of a financial donation.

• Decision or status update on Clerk 2 position
• Finalization of the Annual Report
• Acceptance of a financial donation
• Review of A Resource Guide for COA Board Members

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss and evaluate requests for FY2026 Community Preservation Act funds from five applicants: Historical Commission, Legion Hall Phase 2, Mattapoisett Museum, Hammond & Barlow Cemetery Restoration, and OHTS Community Garden. The committee will also review minutes from February 10 and discuss follow-up needs.

• Discussion and evaluation of Historical Commission FY2026 CPA fund request
• Discussion and evaluation of Legion Hall Phase 2 FY2026 CPA fund request
• Discussion and evaluation of Mattapoisett Museum FY2026 CPA fund request
• Discussion and evaluation of Hammond & Barlow Cemetery Restoration FY2026 CPA fund request
• Discussion and evaluation of OHTS Community Garden FY2026 CPA fund request

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet with the Water/Sewer Superintendent, Highway Surveyor, and Health Department to review their proposed budgets for fiscal year 2026. The agenda indicates only discussion; no votes or decisions are listed.

• Meeting with Water/Sewer Superintendent to review FY26 budget request
• Meeting with Highway Surveyor to review FY26 budget request
• Meeting with Health Department to review FY26 budget request

Board of Health

The Board of Health will finalize fees for recycling and cardboard at the transfer station and discuss the FT26 budget. They will review plans for three properties: 61 Long Plain Road, 5 Pine Wood Way, and 119 North Street. The board will also discuss extensions of correction orders and receive an update on the correction order at 239 North Street. Approval of previous meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting are also on the agenda.

• Finalize Transfer Station Fees for recycling and cardboard
• Review plans for 61 Long Plain Road (Map 25, Lot 8A)
• Review plans for 5 Pine Wood Way
• Review plans for 119 North Street
• Discussion for Extension of Correction Orders and update at 239 North Street

Marine Advisory Board

The Marine Advisory Board will meet to review the Long Wharf project and a draft of the updated Waterfront Management Plan. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss new business.

• Long Wharf Project Review
• Waterfront Management Plan Draft Review

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will meet to discuss and finalize a grant project proposal for approval. The commission will also discuss future steps for the body.

• Vote to approve January 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Finalization of grant project proposal
• Discussion of commission future steps

SRPEDD

The SRPEDD Commission will meet to review regional planning reports and conduct several votes. Key items include the adoption of a draft resolution for appeal filing fees and the appointment of a new SMMPO member.

• Vote to adopt Draft Resolution to Adopt Historic District Commission Appeal Filing Fee
• Vote to approve Craig Dutra as a SMMPO member
• Updates on 2025 Regional Resilience Plan
• Updates on Regional Evacuation Route Plan
• Environmental Subcommittee Report

Select Board

The Mattapoisett Select Board will hear an update from Childs Engineering on the Long Wharf project and review a proposed meeting room use policy. They will also discuss timelines for FY26 budget meetings and Town Meeting, as well as next steps for the Highway Building renovation. The board will vote on approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Update from Childs Engineering regarding Long Wharf Project
• Review and possible vote to approve Meeting Room Use Policy
• Discuss FY26 Budget Meetings and Town Meeting Timelines
• Discuss next steps for Highway Building Renovation
• Vote to approve meeting minutes of January 14, 28, and February 11, 2025

Conservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for February 24, 2025, was canceled. The agenda listed a public hearing for a septic system upgrade and a continued hearing for an accessory garage.

• Canceled meeting
• Proposed septic system upgrade at 5 Pine Wood Way
• Continued hearing for accessory garage at 4 Island View Avenue
• Consultant fee discussion

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee will meet on February 24, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in a hybrid format. The only substantive item is a closed-door executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy under state law.

• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy (exception #3 under MA Chapter 30A)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Mattapoisett Board of Appeals will hold public hearings for two property petitions. The board will consider a special permit for a new home in a flood zone and a variance for a new single-family dwelling.

• Case #1555: Special Permit for 113 Angelica Ave to demolish a cottage and build a two-story single-family dwelling in an AE Flood Zone
• Case #1556: Variance for Fairhaven Road (Map 11, Lot 85) to construct a two-story, three-bedroom single-family dwelling with a one-stall attached garage

Board of Health

The Board of Health is meeting virtually to finalize the FT26 budget. The board will also discuss the extension of correction orders.

• Finalization of FT26 budget
• Discussion regarding extension of correction orders

Library Trustees

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, receive the treasurer's and director's reports, and hear updates including a new part-time Library Assistant and a report from the Library Director Search Committee. The meeting includes routine business and an update from the Friends of the Library.

• Approval of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report
• Announcement of new part-time Library Assistant
• Report from the Library Director Search Committee

Water & Sewer Commissioners

The Board of Water/Sewer Commissioners will meet to review minutes and discuss several infrastructure and site-specific items. The agenda includes updates on the plant and the Eel pond generator.

• Oakland Street
• Bay Club Lot
• Plant Update
• Eel pond generator

Library Trustees

The Library Search Committee is meeting to receive an update on the search process from the Collins Center, refine questions for prospective candidates, and forecast the search schedule. The next meeting is set for March 5, 2025.

• Update on search process from Collins Center
• Refinement of questions for prospective candidates
• Forecast of search schedule
• Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 5, at 4 PM

SRPEDD

The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization (SMMPO) will consider two amendments to the FFY2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP), including a cost increase for traffic signal improvements on Route 6 in Swansea and the addition of a $237,266 New Bedford safety demonstration project. The board will also release a draft 2026-2030 Highway TIP and an amendment to the Unified Planning Work Program for age-friendly planning tasks for public comment.

• Proposed Amendment #1 to FFY2025-2029 TIP: Cost increase for project 608759 (Swansea traffic signal and safety improvements at three intersections on Route 6) and addition of New Bedford SS4A demonstration projects ($237,266)
• Proposed Amendment #2 to FFY2025-2029 TIP: GATRA FFY25 project cost modifications due to readiness
• Draft 2026-2030 Highway TIP Project Programming Considerations
• FFY2025 UPWP Proposed Amendment #1 for addition of Age and Dementia Friendly Plan Development tasks

Conservation Commission

The Mattapoisett Conservation Commission will hold a site visit at 141 Acushnet Road to inspect The Bogs. The meeting is open to the public. No other business is on the agenda.

• Site visit to The Bogs at 141 Acushnet Road

Finance Committee

The Mattapoisett Finance Committee will discuss the proposed FY26 budgets for the Council on Aging and Town Offices. The meeting is the first of several budget reviews; future sessions will cover Highway, Water/Sewer, and Board of Health budgets.

• Review of FY26 proposed budget for the Mattapoisett Council on Aging (COA)
• Review of FY26 proposed budget for Town Offices

Board of Health

The Mattapoisett Board of Health will review plans for a property at 61 Long Plain Road, update Transfer Station fees for recycling and cardboard, and finalize the FY26 budget. The board will also vote on minutes from the previous meeting and schedule the next meeting date.

• Review plans for 61 Long Plain Road (Map 25, Lot 8A)
• Update Transfer Station fees for recycling and cardboard
• Finalize FT26 budget (due 1/30/2025)
• Vote to approve minutes of 1/23/2025
• Schedule next meeting (tentatively 2/27/2025)

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

This is a routine monthly executive committee meeting of the Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition. The agenda includes approval of minutes, budget updates, general updates from the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Hospital Medical Care Coalition (HMCC), as well as planner and training updates. No specific decisions or proposals are listed; the meeting focuses on coordination and information sharing.

• Budget updates to be presented
• HMCC BP1 updates and upcoming training
• Planner training updates

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition

The coalition will meet via Zoom to discuss budget and Department of Public Health updates. The agenda includes updates from the HMCC and the planner regarding training.

• Budget updates
• DPH updates
• HMCC and BP1 updates
• Training updates from the planner

Tree Committee

The Tree Committee is meeting to coordinate spring tree plantings and the Public Shade Tree Setback Planting Program. The body will also discuss a school poster contest and the Arbor Day celebration scheduled for April 25, 2025.

• Spring Tree Plantings
• Public Shade Tree Setback Planting Program
• School Poster Contest
• Arbor Day Celebration (April 25, 2025)
• Tree Warden Update

SRPEDD

The Joint Transportation Planning Group meets to hear updates from regional transit authorities, discuss a presentation on the 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) projects, and review draft 2026-2030 highway TIP project programming considerations. Members will also consider adding an Age and Dementia Friendly Plan to the FFY2025 Unified Planning Work Program. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and public comment.

• Presentation on 2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) projects
• Draft 2026-2030 Highway TIP Project Programming Considerations
• Proposed addition of Age and Dementia Friendly Plan to FFY2025 Unified Planning Work Program
• Regional Transit Authorities (RTAs) report and updates
• Community of Practice discussion for sharing project updates and challenges

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission (MRVWDC)

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission will review and approve minutes from the previous meeting, receive the treasurer's report and invoices, and discuss the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) Upgrades Project, including a press release and a report from Tata & Howard. The treatment plant operations update and old/new business items will also be covered.

• Review and approve minutes of January 14, 2025 meeting
• Treasurer's report and invoices
• WTP Upgrades Project — press release and Tata & Howard report
• Treatment plant operations update

Holy Ghost Reuse Committee

The Holy Ghost Reuse Committee will discuss making a presentation to the Select Board on the findings of public surveys and recommendations for future uses of the Holy Ghost property. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists solely of this discussion item.

• Presentation to Select Board on public survey results and recommendations for future uses of the Holy Ghost property

Holy Ghost Reuse Committee

The Holy Ghost Reuse Committee will discuss making a presentation to the Select Board regarding findings from public surveys and recommendations for future uses of the Holy Ghost property. No decisions are expected at this meeting; it is a discussion and preparation item.

• Discussion of presentation to Select Board on survey findings and reuse recommendations

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee will meet to review a specific property in Rochester and a report from Tata & Howard. The body will also discuss the MRV Subcommittee for the Rochester SRPEDD Study.

• Review of 386 Snipatuit Road, Rochester
• Tata & Howard Report
• MRV Subcommittee for Rochester SRPEDD Study
• Treasurer’s Report regarding invoices

Select Board

The Mattapoisett Select Board holds a joint meeting with the Board of Assessors (executive session) and Holy Ghost Committee (open session). Executive sessions will discuss nonunion personnel negotiations and collective bargaining. The open session includes a discussion of the Holy Ghost Committee's findings on the rehabilitation of the Holy Ghost Property, followed by votes on the Annual Event List, renewal of shellfish aquaculture licenses, several board appointments, and acceptance of the COA Director's resignation.

• Discuss Holy Ghost Committee findings on Holy Ghost Property rehabilitation
• Vote on renewal of Annual Shellfish Aquaculture Licenses
• Vote to appoint William McGrady as Building Commissioner
• Vote to appoint Mike Costa and Daniel Donovan to the Marine Advisory Board
• Accept resignation of COA Director Jacqueline Seney

Housing Authority

The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and warrants from November 2024 through January 2025. The meeting includes updates on facility improvements and a specific amendment to CFA 5001.

• CFA 5001 Amendment #10
• Walkway reconstruction
• Sliding Door Replacement
• Homestead Court stove conversion from gas to electric
• Approval of November 2024, December 2024, and January 2025 warrants

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for new and continued project intents. The body will also consider three requests to amend existing orders of conditions and discuss consultant fees.

• New Notice of Intent for pier improvements at 70 Aucoot Road
• Continued Request for Determination of Applicability for a sewage disposal system at 11 Parker Street
• Continued Notice of Intent for an accessory garage at 4 Island View Avenue
• Request to amend Order of Conditions for 12, 14-16, and 18 Ocean View Ave to include 10 Ocean View Avenue
• Request to amend Order of Conditions at 36 Cove Street regarding coastal dune restoration materials

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet on February 10, 2025, to review minutes from the previous meeting, discuss the meeting schedule, and receive an update on the CPA Fund. The main item is a 5:15 pm interview with Liz Wiley of the Marion Institute regarding a FY2026 CPA fund request for the OHTS Community Garden. The committee will also conduct CPA project evaluations and handle other business.

• Interview with Liz Wiley (Marion Institute) on FY2026 CPA fund request for OHTS Community Garden
• Review of CPA Fund balance and update
• Approval of February 3, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of meeting schedule
• Evaluation of CPA projects

Historical Commission

The Mattapoisett Historical Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider reports from the secretary and treasurer, an update on surveys, a plaque for Grange Hall, a panel for Center School, a reimbursement for a historic house plaque, a presentation by Lynn Smiledge scheduled for March 29, 2025, and a discussion of the semiquincentennial. No votes or decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Survey update
• Grange Hall Plaque
• Center School Panel
• Historic house plaque reimbursement
• Discussion re Semiquincentennial

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee will vote on multiple donations and grants totaling over $18,000, review a School Health Unit Application through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, and discuss financial reports and personnel hires. The committee will also enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy.

• Approval of donations: PTA $845 for New Bedford Symphony; Shutterfly $653.75, $475.19, $1,152.07 for school pictures; Feinstein Foundation $2,000, $4,000, $5,000 for Kindness Trees and pantry; Sandy Hook Promise $500.
• Approval of grants: OpenSciEd $3,900; Mattapoisett Land Trust $520 for birdfeeders; two Cape Cod 5 Mini-Grants $500 each for 3D printer and art program.
• Approval of School Health Unit Application through Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
• Consideration of a Mattapoisett Historical Commission panel for Center School grounds.
• Personnel hires: Lynne Pelland and Dionne Cozier as instructional assistants; Patrick Janicki as instructional assistant – long-term substitute.

Center School and OHS School Council

The Center School and Old Hammondtown School Council will meet to review meeting dates for the remainder of the school year, assign a notetaker, and discuss the approved district calendar. Items on the agenda include the bullying plan, school budget, math program update, and the Feinstein Grant for a Kindness Tree. The meeting is scheduled for February 6, 2025, at Center School.

• Review of meeting dates for March 6, April 3, and May 1, 2025
• Discussion of the school bullying plan
• School budget discussion
• Math program update
• Feinstein Grant – Planning for Kindness Tree

Council on Aging

The Mattapoisett Council on Aging will hold its regular monthly meeting. The board will receive reports from the secretary, director, and outreach, and discuss old business including a status update on the Clerk 2 position, recruitment of new members, and the annual report overview. New business includes a Friends donation and Coastline legislative efforts. The meeting is largely procedural with no votes on ordinances or contracts.

• Status update on Clerk 2 position
• New member recruitment for the Council on Aging
• Annual report overview discussion
• Friends donation acceptance or acknowledgment
• Coastline legislative efforts update

Library Trustees

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Search Committee will meet to discuss the position profile, develop questions for candidates, and review the search timeline. The meeting is procedural and focused on the hiring process for a library position. Future meetings are scheduled for February 19 and 26.

• Update on status of position profile
• Develop questions for prospective candidates
• Update on process and schedule for search
• Next meetings set for February 19 and 26 at 4 PM

Community Preservation Committee

The Mattapoisett Community Preservation Committee will meet to review minutes from January 21, discuss the meeting schedule, and conduct an interview with Ray Andrews regarding a Community Preservation Act request for Legion Hall. The committee will also evaluate CPA project proposals and handle correspondence.

• Interview with Ray Andrews regarding Legion Hall CPA request
• Review and action on January 21 committee meeting minutes
• CPA project evaluations
• Review of meeting schedule
• Correspondence

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the Fiscal Year 2026 budget requests. The committee is scheduled to meet with the Police Chief, Fire Chief, and Marine Resource Officer.

• FY26 Budget Request review with Police Chief
• FY26 Budget Request review with Fire Chief
• FY26 Budget Request review with Marine Resource Officer

Marine Advisory Board

The Marine Advisory Board will discuss and review the Long Wharf project and the Waterfront Management Plan for public access. The meeting also includes approving prior minutes, archival of records and board rules, new business, and volunteer hour recording.

• Long Wharf Project Review
• Waterfront Management Plan Public Access Review
• Archival of records and MAB rules discussion

Library Trustees

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Search Committee will meet to discuss and approve edits to a draft position profile for a library position. They will also review the search process, schedule, and confirm future meeting dates.

• Discussion and approval of edits to the draft position profile
• Review of the search process and schedule
• Confirm proposed meeting dates: Wednesdays Feb 5, 19, and 26 at 4 PM

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett School Committee will convene in a hybrid format and immediately enter executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining under exception #3 of the open meeting law. No other public business is scheduled; the meeting is purely procedural.

• Executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (exception #3)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a work session to review and discuss plans for a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) project. They may vote to recommend a plan for submission to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.

• Review and discuss plans for TIP project with possible vote to recommend a plan for submission to DOT

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session at 6:00 p.m. to discuss negotiations with nonunion personnel for the Administrator of Assessing and Building Commissioner positions. The public work session, starting no earlier than 6:30, includes a review and discussion of plans for a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) project, with a possible vote to recommend a plan for submission to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (DOT). The agenda is revised.

• Executive session for strategy on nonunion personnel negotiations (Administrator of Assessing and Building Commissioner)
• Review and discuss plans for TIP project with possible vote to recommend a plan to DOT
• Work session includes Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will review the FY26 capital plans for Mattapoisett Schools and the Old Rochester Regional (ORR) school district. The committee will also discuss the ranking of projects.

• Review of Mattapoisett Schools FY26 Capital Plan
• Review of ORR FY26 Capital Plan
• Discussion of project rankings

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold new and continued public hearings regarding residential construction and sewage system work. The body will also vote to approve the 2025 Hearing Schedule.

• RDA for new Title V sewage disposal system at 11 Parker Street
• NOI for accessory garage at 15 Beach Street
• NOI for reconstruction of a single-family dwelling at 113 Angelica Ave
• Continued NOI for sewage disposal system replacement at 9 River Road
• Continued NOI for accessory garage at 4 Island View Avenue

Board of Health

The Mattapoisett Board of Health will review plans for Birchwood Street (Map 14B, Lot 71) and a correction order for 239 North Street. They will also review the FT26 budget and vote to approve minutes from previous meetings. The meeting date for the next session will be set.

• Review plans for Birchwood Street (Map 14B, Lot 71)
• Review of correction order for 239 North Street
• Review FT26 budget
• Vote to approve minutes from 8/22/2024, 9/12/2024, 11/14/2024, 12/12/2024, 1/9/2025
• Schedule next meeting date

ORR District School Committee

The joint committee of the Old Rochester Regional District and Union #55 will meet to consider approval of the Superintendent's Goals for 2024-2026, hear updates on the FY2026 budget and the 2025-2026 school calendar, and review several policy revisions. They will also reorganize the Union #55 committee and enter executive session for collective bargaining. The meeting includes presentations on Project 351 and the Vision2028 strategic plan.

• Approval of Superintendent's Goals for 2024-2026
• Review and update of policies on background checks, public comment, acceptable use, and internet publication
• FY2026 Budget update
• 2025-2026 School calendar discussion
• Reorganization of Union #55 School Committee and election of chair and vice chair

Disability Commission

The Disability Commission will vote to appoint a chair and approve minutes from three previous meetings. The body will also discuss future steps and priority projects for the next fiscal year regarding town and grant options.

• Vote to appoint Chair of the Commission
• Discussion of priority projects for the next fiscal year
• Approval of meeting minutes from Oct 16, Nov 12, and Dec 6, 2024

SRPEDD

The Southeastern Regional Planning and Economic Development District (SRPEDD) Commission will vote on the FY26 annual assessment rate, a bylaw update second reading, and an at-large member nomination. Other business includes approval of minutes, committee reports, and the FY25 Q2 budget update.

• Vote on FY26 annual assessment rate
• Second reading and vote on bylaw update
• Vote on at-large member nomination
• FY25 Q2 budget update (vote requested)
• Consent agenda contracts (vote to receive and place on file)

Tri-Town Veterans Council

The Tri-Town Veterans Council for Rochester, Marion, and Mattapoisett will meet to discuss the Veterans Department's 2024 activities. The council will also conduct a budget review for the 2025/2026 period.

• Veterans Department Overview of 2024
• Veterans Department 2025/2026 Budget Review

Library Trustees

The Library Search Committee is meeting to establish the process and schedule for a search. Members will discuss a position profile and a compensation survey with representatives from the Collins Center.

• Approval of position profile form
• Review of compensation survey
• Determination of search process and schedule

Mattapoisett School Committee

The Mattapoisett Budget Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the FY26 budget with school administration.

• Discussion of the FY26 Mattapoisett budget

SRPEDD

The Southeastern Massachusetts Metropolitan Planning Organization is meeting to adopt safety performance targets and endorse transportation resilience projects. The body will also consider amendments to the FFY2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).

• CY25 Safety Performance Measure Targets (PM1) adoption
• Endorsement of transportation resilience projects for the Massachusetts Statewide Resilience Improvement Plan (RIP) and PROTECT Grant
• Proposed TIP Amendment #1: Cost increase for Project 608759 (Swansea traffic signals and safety improvements on Route 6)
• Proposed TIP Amendment #1: Addition of Project $13168 (New Bedford SS4A demonstration projects, $237,266)
• Discussion on FFY2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP) development

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will review the FY26 capital plans for the Highway Department and Mattapoisett Schools. The committee will also discuss a Town Hall study.

• Review of Highway Department FY26 Capital Plan
• Review of Mattapoisett Schools FY26 Capital Plan
• Discussion of Town Hall study

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Mattapoisett Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review a single variance request. The board will determine if a property owner may convert an existing garage into expanded living space.

• Case #1554: Variance request for 2 Shipyard Lane to convert a garage into living space

Library Trustees

The Mattapoisett Free Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to introduce new Children's Librarian Kevin Thompson and ratify a previous vote establishing a search committee. The board will also receive the Treasurer's and Acting Director's reports, approve November meeting minutes, and hear a Friends of the Library update.

• Introduction of new Children's Librarian Kevin Thompson
• Ratify previous vote to establish a Search Committee
• Approval of minutes from November 21, 2024 meeting
• Treasurer's Report by Mike Rosa
• Acting Director's Report

Tree Committee

The Mattapoisett Tree Committee will meet on January 15, 2025, to plan spring tree plantings, discuss the Tree City USA renewal application, and arrange Arbor Day festivities. Updates from the Tree Warden and Planning Board regarding Hammond Cemetery will also be reviewed. The meeting will address the school poster contest deadline and committee member openings.

• Spring Tree Plantings planning
• Tree City USA application
• Arbor Day celebration arrangements
• Planning Board update on Hammond Cemetery
• School Poster Contest deadline March 15

Water & Sewer Commissioners

The Mattapoisett Board of Water/Sewer Commissioners is meeting to approve minutes from December 2024 and discuss correspondence, Oakland Street, the Bay Club Lot, a plant update, an ADU (accessory dwelling unit) discussion, and other business. No votes or specific proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Accept minutes of December 4 and December 18, 2024
• Discussion of Oakland Street
• Discussion of Bay Club Lot
• Plant Update
• ADU Discussion

SRPEDD

The SRPEDD Finance Committee meets to review financial reports, including cash analysis, treasurer's report, and accounts payable. They will consider recommending the FY'26 Local Assessment Rate and receive the FY'25 Q2 Budget Update for forwarding to the full Commission.

• Consideration of FY'26 Local Assessment Rate for recommendation to full Commission
• FY'25 Q2 Budget Update
• Cash analysis and treasurer's report for December 2024
• Accounts payable and warrant review
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission (MRVWDC)

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water District Commission will certify the final district budget for 2025, review the draft 2024 annual report, and discuss water treatment plant upgrades. Other business includes approval of prior meeting minutes, the treasurer's report, and updates on operations.

• Certify final district budget for 2025
• Review draft 2024 annual report
• Water treatment plant upgrades project update
• Treasurer's report and invoice review
• Approval of meeting minutes from Nov 20, 2024 and Dec 10, 2024

Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee

The committee will meet to review the Tata & Howard Report and the draft 2024 Annual Report. Members will also discuss the draft notice of assessment letters for the annual calendar.

• Review of Tata & Howard Report
• Draft 2024 Annual Report
• Draft Notice of Assessment Letters
• Treasurer’s Report regarding invoices

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the School Committee to appoint Michael Hickey to the Capital Planning Committee and Nancy Duff to the Old Colony School Committee. They will also interview candidates for the Building Commissioner position, discuss a request from Greater New Bedford Youth Development for a bingo night at Knights of Columbus, and receive a status update from VHB on the TIP Project.

• Joint appointment of Michael Hickey to the Capital Planning Committee
• Joint appointment of Nancy Duff to the Old Colony School Committee
• Interview candidates for Building Commissioner position
• Discuss request for town support of Greater New Bedford Youth Development bingo night at Knights of Columbus
• Status update from VHB on TIP Project