{ "city": "Middlefield", "state": "MA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/middlefield-ma.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Dangerous dog hearing, solar/battery update, early voting vote", "summary": "The Select Board will hold a dangerous dog hearing, receive updates on solar and battery storage and the 250th town celebration, and vote on early voting hours for the September 1 state primary. Other items include an administrative specialist job posting, a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes update, and approval of prior meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-585", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Board of Assessors", "headline": "Assessors to certify tax commitments, review property values", "summary": "The Board of Assessors will meet to sign preliminary tax commitments for personal and real estate, discuss software conversion updates, plan field reviews, and review new growth and FY27 property values including Eversource.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-583", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Library Trustee", "headline": "Middlefield Library Trustees to discuss grant funding and budget", "summary": "The Board of Trustees will meet to determine the total amount of grant funding to request and identify grant opportunities. The board will also review the monthly budget and discuss library programming and community engagement.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-580", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-582", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Capital Planning Committee", "headline": "Capital Planning Committee to review worksheet and policy", "summary": "The Capital Planning Committee is meeting to review its worksheet and policy. The body will discuss aligning the worksheet with policy and determine how to present information to the Select board.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-579", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to discuss driveway violation", "summary": "The Middlefield Conservation Commission will review mail, approve July 8th meeting minutes, and discuss a new business item regarding a driveway violation. No old business is listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-578", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to elect chair, set budget policies", "summary": "The Finance Committee will elect a chair and secretary, assign member responsibilities, and discuss budget development policies including financial team management, excess spending, year-end closing, and forecasting. The meeting also includes a public comment period and introductions for new member Eric Main.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-575", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-15", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Board to vote on financial policies, playground change order, and vacation carry-over", "summary": "The Joint Selectboard and Finance Committee will review and potentially approve several financial policies including procurement conflict of interest, reconciliation, tax enforcement, travel reimbursement, year-end closing, and tax recap. They will also take action on a change order for the playground at 169 Skyline Trail and on carry-over of unused vacation time for eligible employees.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07152026-577", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board discusses ADU, camping, and clean energy bylaws", "summary": "The Middlefield Planning Board will meet to discuss and potentially advance several bylaws, including accessory dwelling units, camping regulations, and a future clean energy bylaw. The meeting also includes routine items like welcoming new members and approving prior minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-574", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Capital Planning Committee to review grid and plan Selectboard presentation", "summary": "The Capital Planning Committee is meeting to review an updated information grid and discuss the timing and format of a presentation to the Selectboard. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the agenda consists of discussion items only.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-569", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Capital Planning Committee", "headline": "Middlefield CPC reviews 2026 capital plan grid and next steps", "summary": "The Capital Planning Committee will review an updated grid of capital project information and discuss when and how to present it to the Selectboard. No substantive decisions are listed on this procedural agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-581", "minutes_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07132026-581", "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Discuss wetland violation on Town Hill Road driveway", "summary": "The Middlefield Conservation Commission will review a wetland violation involving a driveway on Town Hill Road. The meeting will also cover procedural items such as checking mail and reading minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-573", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Council on Aging", "headline": "Council on Aging discusses DVD project and August schedule changes", "summary": "The Council on Aging is discussing a proposed Middlefield Memories DVD to be shown at the DumpRunCafe, and a suggestion to begin showing a DVD on the fourth Wednesday after lunch starting in August. The board will also review the treasurer's report and confirm end-of-fiscal-year balances.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-572", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee elects chair, secretary, and reviews policies", "summary": "The Finance Committee will elect a chair and secretary, welcome new members, and finalize closing actions from FY 2026. They will also set upcoming meetings to review financial policies. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific financial decisions or dollar amounts listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-568", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-01", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to review financial policies and fill Planning Board vacancy", "summary": "The Select Board and Finance Committee will meet jointly to review proposed financial policies including grant management, forecasting, and spending in excess of appropriation. They will also consider carry-over of unused vacation time and vote to fill a vacancy on the Planning Board from three applicants.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07012026-571", "minutes_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07012026-571", "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-29", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board meets", "summary": "The Middlefield Planning Board is deciding on meeting minutes and discussing bylaws for Accessory Dwelling Units, camping, and clean energy. The agenda is mostly discussion-based with no major decisions or concrete items listed. The meeting will also cover any new business not previously announced.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06292026-567", "minutes_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06292026-567", "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-17", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Middlefield Select Board to review financial policies and transfer station fees", "summary": "The Middlefield Select Board will meet on June 17, 2026, to discuss proposed financial policies, potential increases to transfer station fees, and updates on town projects like the playground at 168 Skyline Trail and Town Hall repairs. The board will also review salary funds for the Town Administrator and consider a request from Baystate Books to place a book donation container at the Transfer Station.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06172026-564", "minutes_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06172026-564", "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-14", "body": "Capital Planning Committee", "headline": "Capital Planning Committee to review grid template and plan Selectboard presentation", "summary": "The Capital Planning Committee will review minutes from two prior meetings, discuss new information on a grid template from liaisons, and plan next steps including a presentation to the Selectboard. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific capital projects, dollar amounts, or public hearings listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06142026-563", "minutes_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06142026-563", "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to discuss Town Hall cameras, transfer station, and financial policies", "summary": "The Middlefield Finance Committee will discuss several items including Town Hall cameras, a transfer station proposal, and draft financial policies. They will also review meeting minutes from May 27th and financial reports dated June 4th. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-561", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-10", "body": "Council on Aging", "headline": "Middlefield Council on Aging to discuss spending $3,000+ by July 1st and schedule for DumpRunCafe", "summary": "The Middlefield Council on Aging will meet on June 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM at the Senior Center. The agenda includes discussion of spending $3,000 or more by July 1st, scheduling the DumpRunCafe, and planning a June 25 golf and lunch event. The meeting will also cover the Treasurer's Report, Director's Report, and regular weekly activities.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06102026-562", "minutes_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06102026-562", "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to discuss ADU, camping, and clean energy bylaws", "summary": "The Middlefield Planning Board will review and approve prior meeting minutes, discuss current mail, and review the town website for corrections. The main business includes continued discussions on the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw and camping bylaw, as well as a new discussion on a future clean energy bylaw.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-560", "minutes_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-560", "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Middlefield Conservation Commission holds routine June meeting", "summary": "The Middlefield Conservation Commission will meet on June 3, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Town Hall. The agenda lists only procedural items with no new business or decisions scheduled.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-557", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-03", "body": "Select Board", "headline": "Select Board to discuss ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan", "summary": "The Middlefield Select Board and Finance Committee will meet jointly to discuss the town's Americans with Disabilities Act Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan, review draft financial policies, and begin looking at end-of-year transfers. The board will also consider a Planning Board vacancy and approve prior meeting minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06032026-558", "minutes_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06032026-558", "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to discuss ATM feedback, financial reports, and CPC appointment", "summary": "The Middlefield Finance Committee is meeting to discuss feedback from the May 2nd Annual Town Meeting, review financial reports, and appoint a member to the Capital Planning Committee. The meeting will also cover transitional items including the chair position and financial report templates. No remote participation is available.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05272026-556", "minutes_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05272026-556", "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-18", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to discuss ADU and camping bylaws", "summary": "The Middlefield Planning Board will meet to discuss the current status of the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw and continue discussion of a camping bylaw. The board will also review and approve minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting and address any current mail or new business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-553", "minutes_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05182026-553", "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Council on Aging", "headline": "Council on Aging discusses grant progress and DVD screening event", "summary": "The Council on Aging will discuss grant project progress, decide on a DVD to screen at the DumpRunCafe on June 7, and review the cafe schedule. Routine reports from the treasurer and director are also on the agenda.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-565", "minutes_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-565", "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Middlefield Conservation Commission meeting held with no new business", "summary": "The Middlefield Conservation Commission met on May 13, 2026, at 6:30 PM in Town Hall. The meeting followed procedural items with no new business submitted within the required 48-hour notice period.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-552", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "body": "Council on Aging", "headline": "Council on Aging discusses spending town account balance on printer and year-end dinner", "summary": "The Council on Aging reviewed a town account balance of $3,728 and discussed spending it on a new printer and a year-end dinner. They will research printer costs and check with Comfort Kitchen in Huntington for a private lunch. A bus will be arranged for the dinner and mini-golf events on June 16 and 19. Final decisions will be made at the senior lunch.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05132026-566", "minutes_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05132026-566", "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-08", "body": "Historical Commission", "headline": "Historical Commission to review bylaws and 250th update", "summary": "The Historical Commission will meet to review and approve prior meeting minutes, discuss by-laws, receive an update on the 250th celebration, address conflict of interest, approve a shelving purchase, and review museum priorities.", "agenda_url": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05082026-550", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.middlefield-ma.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }