Milford public meetings in 2022

Board of Health

The Board unanimously voted to extend the contract of Interim Director Lisa Tamagni. The Board also discussed future waste collection contracts and the process for filling the Health Director position.

• Approved contract extension for Interim Director Lisa Tamagni (unanimous)
• Requested review of Health Director job description prior to HR posting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission updated its meeting schedule and issued several compliance and applicability determinations. The board also approved a resource area delineation for 31 Beaver St. subject to specific revisions.

• Changed meeting date to the first Thursday of each month starting January 5, 2023 (5-0)
• Issued certificate of compliance for Lake Maspenock DEP# 223-1164 (5-0)
• Continued hearing for certificate of compliance at 422 East Main St. DEP#223-1081 (5-0)
• Issued negative determination for septic system repair at 21 Reservoir Road (5-0)
• Closed public hearing and issued order of resource area delineation for 31 Beaver St. subject to revisions (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on Milford Hospitality LLC's request to amend its all-alcohol beverage license to pledge it as collateral for a $3.2 million SBA loan from Avidia Bank. The board will also discuss the Economic Development Director position, annual license renewals, and an extension of serving hours for New Year's Eve.

• Public hearing on Milford Hospitality LLC dba Rail Trail Flat Bread's amendment to all-alcohol beverages license to pledge license as collateral for $3.2 million loan from Avidia Bank
• Discussion of Economic Development Director position
• Annual license renewals
• Extension of serving hours on New Year's Eve
• Beaver Street access easement deed

The Select Board established a combined Assistant Town Administrator/Economic Development Director position to focus on downtown improvement and housing. The Board also approved a large batch of 2023 business license renewals and New Year's Eve extended liquor hours. Additionally, an access easement deed for TSS Realty, Inc. was signed.

• Approved creation of Assistant Town Administrator/Economic Development Director position (Unanimous)
• Approved Pledge of License for Milford Hospitality LLC d/b/a Rail Trail Flat Bread (Unanimous)
• Approved all 2023 business license renewals (Unanimous)
• Approved New Year's Eve liquor service extensions to 2:00 AM for 10 establishments (Unanimous)
• Approved and signed Access Easement Deed for TSS Realty, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved Regular and Executive Session minutes from December 5, 2022 (Unanimous)

Select Board

The Milford Select Board will hold a public hearing on an application by Milford Hospitality LLC, doing business as Rail Trail Flat Bread, to amend its all-alcohol beverages license by pledging the license as collateral to Avidia Bank for a $3.2 million SBA loan. The board will also discuss creating an Economic Development Director position and consider annual license renewals, extended serving hours for New Year's Eve, and a Beaver Street access easement deed.

• Public hearing on Rail Trail Flat Bread's request to pledge its liquor license to Avidia Bank as collateral for a $3.2 million loan
• Old Business: Town Administrator report on creating a new Economic Development Director position (job description included in agenda)
• New Business: Annual license renewals for all town alcohol licensees
• New Business: Extension of serving hours on New Year's Eve
• New Business: Beaver Street access easement deed

The Select Board approved a new combined position for Assistant Town Administrator and Economic Development Director to focus on downtown improvement and housing. The Board also approved a wide range of 2023 business license renewals and New Year's Eve extended serving hours.

• Approved creation of Assistant Town Administrator/Economic Development Director position (Unanimous)
• Approved Pledge of License for Milford Hospitality LLC d/b/a Rail Trail Flat Bread (Unanimous)
• Approved all 2023 business license renewals across multiple categories (Unanimous)
• Approved New Year's Eve liquor service extensions to 2:00 AM for 10 establishments (Unanimous)
• Approved and signed Access Easement Deed for TSS Realty, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved Regular and Executive Session minutes from December 5, 2022 (Unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two special permit applications and granted one continuance. The approved permits allow for a club operation and a single-chair home salon with specific parking requirements.

• Approved special permit for Hoboken Citizens Club (Unanimous)
• Approved special permit for single-chair salon at 44 Emmons Street with 4 off-street parking spots and no on-street parking (Unanimous)
• Granted continuance for Club RE 1 LLC variance application until 1/12/23 (Unanimous)
• Approved November 15, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Personnel Board

The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes. It lists proposed discussions regarding salary adjustments, appointments, and payroll approval, but does not record any decisions or outcomes.

Insurance Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the October 11, 2022 meeting. Members discussed 2023 open enrollment strategies, including health insurance renewals and the possibility of consolidating dental insurance with Blue Cross.

• Approved October 11, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous; 1 abstention)

Town Meeting Study and Improvement Committee

The Town Meeting Study and Improvement Committee decided to add two questions to its member survey regarding the authorization of email use for town communications. The committee also approved the 2023 meeting schedule and established a reviewer list for the Town Meeting Procedural Guide.

• Approved November 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Decided to use Survey Monkey’s method for statistical analysis
• Changed survey estimated time interval from '3 to 5 minutes' to '5 to 10 minutes'
• Approved adding two questions asking Town Meeting Members to authorize email use for town entities (unanimous)
• Agreed to recompile Town Meeting Procedural Guide using Arial 13pt font
• Approved the 2023 TMSIC meeting schedule

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Board of Trustees approved a new pricing structure for burial spaces. They also agreed to allow three cremations in one plot on a case-by-case basis for plots purchased before rule changes. The board directed the search for additional office space at the Senior Center.

• Approved new burial space pricing (unanimous)
• Approved allowing three cremations in one plot for specific cases based on purchase date (unanimous)
• Approved request for Scott Crisafulli to secure office space at the Senior Center (unanimous)
• Agreed to set one Wednesday per month as the meeting date
• Tabled decision on rules sign content
• No decision made on perimeter fencing and trees

Water Commission

The Commission approved $1.2 million in additional ARPA funds for the Congress Street Booster Station and agreed to proceed with hydrant installation and metering equipment. The Board also authorized the use of two dump trucks for snow removal and approved several payroll and bills payable warrants.

• Approved $1.2 million in additional ARPA funds for Congress Street Booster Station
• Approved November water billings commitment of $627,245.37
• Approved hydrant installation and procurement of portable metering equipment
• Approved payroll warrants 23-21 ($21,504.91), 23-22 ($22,378.25), and 23-2 ($20,665.53)
• Approved bills payable warrants 23-21 ($31,757.66), 23-22 ($76,863.08), and 23-23 ($5,049.39)
• Agreed to provide Ford F-550 and Chevrolet 6500 dump trucks for snow removal
• Approved minutes from October 18, November 21, and Executive Session of November 28, 2022

Select Board

The Select Board approved additional ARPA funding for the Congress Street Booster Pumpstation Replacement Project due to higher bid costs. The Board also approved a police union contract, a housing agreement for the 40B Birch Street Project, and two business manager changes.

• Approved $1,258,033.00 from ARPA for Congress Street Booster Station Project (Unanimous)
• Approved Police Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Regulatory Agreement for 40B Birch Street Project (Unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for TGI Friday’s to Charles LaBash (Unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for Sol de Mexico Bar & Grill to Jose M. Carranza Lopez (Unanimous)
• Accepted $400.00 gift from Susan Fenn for Fire Department equipment and supplies (Unanimous)
• Approved placement of Menorah in Draper Park starting December 18, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Deferred rate change request for Wiring and Gas Inspectors to the Personnel Board (Unanimous)

Water Commission

The meeting was held in executive session to discuss negotiation strategies with Department personnel. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the provided document.

Town Meeting Study and Improvement Committee

The Town Meeting Study and Improvement Committee approved the October 11, 2022, minutes. Members decided to keep a specific question regarding forum participation in the 2022 TMM Survey. The committee also discussed the use of Town Meeting Member email addresses and non-resident speaking rules.

• Approved October 11, 2022 minutes
• Decided to keep Question 7 regarding Pre-Town Meeting Forums in the 2022 TMM Survey

Board of Assessors

The Board attended a classification hearing and presented tax rate and exemption options to the Select Board. Members signed the tax rate recap and associated Department of Revenue Gateway forms.

• Presented tax rate and exemption options to Select Board
• Signed tax rate recap
• Digitally signed Department of Revenue Gateway forms

Select Board

The Select Board established the town's tax rate and denied residential, small commercial, and open space exemptions. The Board also approved several business licenses, a new police internal investigations policy, and multiple personnel appointments.

• Set dual tax rate at 1.58 with a residential factor of .8632 (Unanimous)
• Denied residential exceptions, small commercial exemptions, and open space discounts (Unanimous)
• Approved Retail Package Store All Alcohol Beverages License for Shiv Om Krupa, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved Common Victualler Licenses for Paulo’s Kitchen, LLC and JR’s Diner, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved mandatory Internal Investigations Policy for police (Unanimous)
• Approved installation of 25 MPH and crosswalk signs on West Fountain Street (Unanimous)
• Appointed Brian W. Murray as Town Counsel (Unanimous)
• Accepted $128,063.50 in total gifts for the Youth Center from three separate donors (Unanimous)

Water Commission

The Board approved several payroll and bills payable warrants. They also approved a commitment for October water billings and a rate structure review agreement with a $10,000 limit. A request to use Water Department equipment for snow plowing was delayed for further discussion.

• Approved October water billings commitment of $603,293.08
• Approved Bills Payable warrants 23-17, 23-18, 23-19, and 23-20 (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll warrants 23-17, 23-18, 23-19, and 23-20 (unanimous)
• Approved rate structure review agreement with Russell Consulting with a $10,000 limit
• Deferred approval of October 18, 2022 minutes
• Delayed decision on using Water Department equipment/staff for snow plowing

Personnel Board

The provided document is an agenda for the meeting; it does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes. No substantive actions are documented in the text.

Conservation Commission

The Commission issued an enforcement order for 324 West Street and authorized the Town Engineer to approve the cutting of up to five trees in buffer zones. Several certificates of compliance and orders of conditions were issued for local projects.

• Issued cease and desist enforcement order for 324 West Street (3-0)
• Authorized Town Engineer to approve cutting up to five trees in buffer zones (3-0)
• Issued negative determination for 0 Howard St. OA Homes (3-2)
• Issued order of conditions for Dilla Street Milford Water Company (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Issued order of conditions with special soil evaluation condition for 1-3 Industrial Rd (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Issued certificate of compliance for Peter Quern (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for 31 Beaver St. CJ Fraser (5-0)
• Continued requests for certificates of compliance for Walden Woods and 400 East Main St.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved the inclusion of income and expense, water, and sewer liens on fiscal year 2023 tax bills. The Board also signed the FY2024 tax notice and the FY2023 commitment book statement. Members reviewed departmental bills and prepared for a tax classification hearing.

• Approved minutes of October 5, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of $59,400.00 in income and expense liens on FY2023 tax bills (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of $48,203.52 in water liens plus $2,722.48 committed interest on FY2023 tax bills (unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of $187,512.65 in sewer liens plus $22,054.31 committed interest on FY2023 tax bills (unanimous)
• Signed fiscal year 2024 notice to all persons subject to tax
• Signed fiscal year 2023 commitment book statement

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved several fiscal year 2023 senior work-off abatements and statutory exemptions. The Board also appointed a new Administrative Specialist and selected LandVest Inc. for property appraisal services.

• Approved Chapter 61A application for Michael and Michelle Ferrucci (3-0)
• Approved FY2023 senior work-off abatements for 14 parcels totaling $12,747.00 (3-0)
• Approved FY2023 statutory exemptions (3-0)
• Denied statutory exemptions for Robert Gulino and Jerome Weiner (3-0)
• Appointed Lisa Pirrotta as Administrative Specialist starting November 28, 2022 (3-0)
• Selected LandVest Inc. for 220-230 Fortune Boulevard appraisal not to exceed $9,500 plus $400/hr for testimony (3-0)

Board of Health

The Board appointed the Leominster Tobacco Control Alliance to handle tobacco compliance checks and fines on a year-to-year basis. The Board also approved an updated tobacco permit template. Other items discussed included food safety regulations and a proposal for a textile drop-off pod.

• Appointed Leominster Tobacco Control Alliance as tobacco compliance agent (Unanimous)
• Approved updated tobacco permit template including DOR license numbers and owner names (Unanimous)
• Authorized health inspector to draft food safety regulations more stringent than State and FDA Food Code for future approval

Sewer Commission

The Board approved several connection permits, site plan reviews, and industrial permits. The Commission also authorized sewer use fee abatements and the placement of liens on delinquent accounts. One subdivision plan was denied due to insufficient information.

• Approved Revised Abatements FY2023 (October) Sewer Use Fee figures (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 reimbursement of an overpaid Sewer Use Fee (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 Sewer Use Fees Abatement Requests (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 Delinquent Sewer Use Accounts for Sewer Liens (unanimous)
• Approved Drain Layer License to Global Contracting Services (unanimous)
• Approved Connection Permit for 201 East Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Site Plan Review for 455 Fortune Blvd. (unanimous)
• Denied Definitive Subdivision Plan for Gomes Way-Highland Street subdivision (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a new management office for Milford Groves Residential Holdings, LLC, contingent on adding parking. The board also approved a special permit for 5 Water St., LLC to relocate a retail store.

• Approved new structure for Milford Groves Residential Holdings, LLC management office (4-1)
• Approved requirement for Milford Groves Residential Holdings, LLC to develop at least 12 parking spaces before occupancy (Unanimous)
• Approved special permit for 5 Water St., LLC to relocate retail store to adjacent building (Unanimous)
• Approved October 13, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee issued unfavorable recommendations for the creation of an Audit Committee, a $100,000 transfer for that committee, and a proposal for ADA-consistent meeting access. Two articles regarding Town Meeting dates and zoning bylaws were referred back to the sponsor.

• Approved 11-2-2022 Minutes
• Unfavorable recommendation for Article 1 to establish an Audit Committee (unanimous)
• Unfavorable recommendation for Article 2 to transfer $100,000 to the Audit Committee (unanimous)
• Referred Article 3 regarding Town Meeting date change to sponsor (9-2)
• Referred Article 7 regarding Temporary Signs zoning bylaw to sponsor (8-3)
• Unfavorable recommendation for Article 8 to transfer $5,000 for 2023 Town Election awareness (10-1)
• Unfavorable recommendation for Article 9 regarding ADA-consistent meeting access (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Commission approved the purchase of Memorial Hall pamphlets and 1870 Milford maps. Members discussed upcoming state preservation plans and coordinated a plan to request demolition notifications for buildings over 50 years old.

• Approved $150.00 purchase of 100 Memorial Hall pamphlets
• Approved $150.00 purchase of 50 copies of the 1870 Milford map
• Accepted previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided to welcome visitors to Memorial Hall from 12–2 pm for Veterans' Day

Downtown Revitalization Committee

The Downtown Revitalization Committee voted to collaborate with the Cultural Council on public art and the creation of a Cultural District. The committee also accepted two member resignations.

• Voted unanimously to support Cultural Council's desire for downtown public art
• Voted unanimously to support the establishment of a Cultural District
• Accepted resignations of Pete Moynahan and Josh Lioce

Conservation Commission

The Commission approved several Certificates of Compliance and issued various orders of conditions for residential and municipal projects. The board also granted negative determinations for tree removal requests and continued hearings for two properties.

• Issued Certificates of Compliance for 9 Barbara’s Way, 400 East Main St, and 67 Field Pond Road (Un. 5)
• Issued negative determinations for tree removal at 14 Caroline Drive and 15 Windsor Road (Un. 5)
• Issued amended order of conditions for Birch St. (Avalon Bay Communities) and 300-400 Deer St. (Gutierrez Company) (Un. 5)
• Issued order of conditions for Birch St. Pump Station, 14 Mount Pleasant St., 31 Debbie Lane, and 72 Field Pond Rd (Un. 5)
• Issued order of conditions for 41 Littlefield Road and 45 ½ Haven St. with special conditions (Un. 5)
• Issued order of conditions for 400 East Main St. (Rosenfeld Concrete Co.) pending new plan submission (Un. 5)
• Issued order of conditions for Central St. Bridge and 14 Prospect St. (Milford Medical Center) (Un. 5)
• Accepted plans of isolated wetland for 0 & 37 Mount Pleasant St. (4-1)

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Board approved the payment of all reviewed bills and authorized a repair for a leaf blower. Trustees discussed burial charges and holiday pricing, but deferred a final vote on the pricing structure to the next meeting.

• Approved all reviewed bills
• Approved approximately $1,100 for leaf blower repair
• Tabled review of previous electric bills
• Tabled vote on holiday and Saturday pricing structure
• Decided Kristen Gardner will work with Phil Greenstein on CemSites software

Select Board

The Select Board approved a retail alcohol license for Arcos Market and awarded the Town Hall Contract Server Project to IntraSystems, Inc. The board also approved Medicare retiree insurance rates and a permit for the annual Veterans Day Parade.

• Approved Retail Package Store All Alcohol Beverages License for Arcos Market (Unanimous)
• Approved Medicare eligible retiree insurance rates (Unanimous)
• Approved Class II License for Al’s Auto Repair & Collision Center, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Appointed Vincenzo Valastro to the Veterans Council (Unanimous)
• Approved Permit to Obstruct for Veterans Day Parade on November 11, 2022 (Unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Robert Buckley from Milford Upper Charles Trail Committee (Unanimous)
• Awarded Town Hall Contract Server Project to IntraSystems, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Signed the warrant (Unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved two variances regarding facility requirements and voted to end VNA contact tracing for nursing homes and populations over 60. The Board also indicated it will meet with the VNA regarding contract credits for unfulfilled flu clinics.

• Approved variance for built-in benches at Goldfish Swim School, 350 East Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved plumbing variance to exclude a toilet facility at the Congress Street pump station (unanimous)
• Approved motion to stop VNA contact tracing for nursing homes and populations over 60 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Milford Finance Committee Geriatric Subcommittee and 4 Countryside Board of Directors will meet to review financial results and projections. The meeting is scheduled for March 30, 2022, at Town Hall.

• Review of financial results and projections

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee Water Subcommittee and Water Department Commissioners are meeting to review financial results and projections. The meeting is scheduled for March 29, 2022, at the Water Department Office.

• Review of financial results and projections

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to approve bills, payroll, and previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a site plan review for 7 Medway Road.

• Site Plan Review for 7 Medway Road (Plains Realty/Former Rite-Aid Pharmacy)
• Approval of bills and payroll
• Approval of February 15, 2022 meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Milford Finance Committee Cultural Subcommittee is meeting to review the current FY22 budget and outlook. The body will also discuss Town Meeting Articles, the 5 Year Capital Plan, and the proposed FY23 budget.

• Current FY22 Budget to Actual & Outlook
• Town Meeting Articles
• 5 Year Capital Plan
• Proposed FY23 Budget

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the current budget status and targets. The agenda includes reports from subcommittees and updates from the Finance Director.

• Review of current budget status and targets
• Update on Countryside
• Update by Finance Director
• Subcommittee reports

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the current FY22 budget outlook and the proposed FY23 budget. The body will also discuss Town Meeting articles and the 5-year capital plan.

• Proposed FY23 Budget
• 5 Year Capital Plan
• Current FY22 Budget to Actual & Outlook
• Town Meeting Articles

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission will meet in executive session at Town Hall Room #3. The purpose of the meeting is to receive legal advice regarding anticipated litigation or legal issues.

• Executive session for attorney/client and expert/client communication

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to approve payroll, bills, and previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes site plan reviews for properties on Prospect Street and West Street.

• Site Plan Review: 82 Prospect Street (M.E.H. Realty Trust)
• Amended Site Plan Review: 225 West Street (Milford Med. Assoc. Realty Trust)
• Amended Site Plan Review: 80 Prospect Street (Milford Prospect LLC/Walgreen’s)
• Approval of Bills and Payroll
• Approval of January 18, 2022, meeting minutes

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will review several personnel matters including starting step adjustments for the Building Inspector and Youth Center Program Coordinator. The board is also reviewing a title adjustment for the School Nurse position and receiving an update on the Classification & Compensation Plan.

• Starting Step PT Local Bldg. Inspector appointment
• Classification & Compensation Plan update via GovHR
• Step Increase for Assessor Admin.
• Starting Pay adjustment for Youth Center FT Program Coordinator
• School Nurse title adjustment under Article 2 Non-Rated

Finance Committee

The Education Subcommittee of the Finance Committee will meet to review the proposed Fiscal Year 2023 budget for Milford Public Schools. This meeting is scheduled to take place via remote participation.

• Review of Milford Public Schools FY23 Proposed Budget

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is scheduled to meet remotely to conduct a review of financial results and projections. The meeting will be held via remote participation only.

• Review of financial results and projections

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee's Education Subcommittee will meet to review the proposed fiscal year 2023 school budget. The meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2022, at Milford Town Hall.

• Review of Proposed FY23 School Budget

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission will meet to approve bills, payroll, and previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a site plan review for 80 Prospect Street and a residential connection permit application for 208 South Main Street.

• Site Plan Review: 80 Prospect Street (Milford Prospect LLC/Walgreen’s)
• Residential Connection Permit Application: 208 South Main Street, Hopedale, MA
• Approval of bills and payroll
• Approval of minutes from December 21, 2021

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will discuss cost of living adjustments and minimum wage for FY23. The meeting also includes updates on the Classification & Compensation Plan and job descriptions.

• 2021 Vacation Carry Forward Signature Form
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) discussion
• FY23 Minimum Wage discussion
• Classification & Compensation Plan status update
• Approval of January Clerk Payroll

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee Budget Sub Committee is meeting to review upcoming budget recommendations. The body will also conduct a general review of current budgets and expenses.

• Review of upcoming budget recommendations
• General review of current budgets and expenses

Finance Committee

The Milford Finance Committee Geriatric Subcommittee and Goad Countryside BOD met to review financial results and projections.

• Review of financial results and projections

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review capital articles and the current budget status and targets. The body will also conduct a preliminary review of the school budget status.

• Review of Capital Articles
• Review of Current Budget Status & Targets
• Preliminary Review of School Budget Status

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee Education Subcommittee is meeting with the Milford School Committee. The purpose of the meeting is to review the proposed 2022-2023 budget plan for Milford Public Schools.

• Review of MPS Proposed 2022-2023 Budget Plan