Milford public meetings in 2023

School Committees

The Policy Subcommittee will meet to discuss community use policies and fundraising or crowdfunding. The meeting also includes a vote to approve the minutes from November 16, 2023.

• Approval of November 16, 2023 minutes
• Community Use Policy discussion
• Fundraising & Crowdfunding discussion

School Committees

The School Committee will meet to review the FY2024 budget update and the MSBA / MHS Complex Project. The agenda includes votes on approving minutes, warrants, grants, gifts, and a community use donation to Athletic Boosters.

• Vote on Community Use Donation to Athletic Boosters
• Discussion of MSBA / MHS Complex Project
• Vote on Approval of Grants
• Vote on Approval of Gifts
• FY2024 Budget Update

Geriatric Authority of Milford DBA Countryside Health Care of Milford

The Geriatric Authority of Milford (DBA Countryside Health Care of Milford) will meet to discuss the 'Friends of GAM' and review the year-to-date revenue and expense report as of November 30, 2023.

• YTD Revenue & Expense Report for YTD 11/30/2023
• Friends of GAM
• Reading of November 16, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Economic Development Commission

The regular meeting of the Industrial Development Commission scheduled for December 21, 2023, has been canceled.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several Certificates of Compliance and a violation at 7 Morey Way. The body will also hold public hearings for Notices of Intent and Determinations of Applicability for five different sites.

• Notice of Intent for Fortune Blvd (PEI Engineering)
• Notice of Intent for Village at Silver Hill Condominium Trust
• Determination of Applicability for 110 South Main St
• Determination of Applicability for 25 Haven St
• Determination of Applicability for 289 West St (Milford Humane Society)

Commission on Disability

The Commission will review the Treasurer's Report for the 26830 Fund and discuss local transportation information. Members will also discuss plans for an education/information event and a Family Fun and Disability Awareness event.

• Approval of Treasurer’s Report for 26830 Fund (Handicapped Fines Account) showing $10,863.26
• Review of information regarding transportation in town
• Discussion of plans for an education/information event
• Discussion of Family Fun and Disability Awareness event info

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review specifications for a vehicle purchase for the Assessor. The committee will also hold general discussions regarding the Milford Countryside establishment.

• Specifications for Assessor’s vehicle purchase
• Milford Countryside establishment questions

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to review bid awards for the Field Pond Pump Station improvements and forced main replacement. The board will also consider sewer use abatement requests and connection permits.

• Bid awards for Field Pond Pump Station Improvements and Forced Main Replacement
• Special Permit/Site Plan Review for #460 & 0 East Main Street (RTE 85 REALTY CORP)
• Connection Permit Application for 186 Central Street
• Sewer Use Abatement Requests

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to conduct routine business. The agenda includes approving previous minutes and treasurer's reports.

• Approval of November 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of November 2023 Treasurer’s Reports
• Review of payroll and expense warrants
• December 2023 Administrator’s Report

School Committees

The School Committee will review budget status and various administrative reports. Key votes include approving the general contractor for a dust collector system replacement and establishing the John Eldridge Scholarship.

• Dust Collector System Replacement - General Contractor Award (Vote)
• John Eldridge Scholarship Formation (Vote)
• Approval of November 16, 2023 Secretary's Report (Vote)
• Approval of Treasurer's Reports for September and October 2023 (Vote)
• Notification of staff retirements and resignations

School Committees

This document outlines the proposed monthly meeting schedule for the 2023 calendar year. Meetings are scheduled for the third Thursday of most months at 6:00 P.M.

• Meetings held in Cafeteria: January 19, March 23, May 18, June 15, and August 17
• Meetings held in Three Seasons Restaurant: April 13, September 14, October 19, November 16, and December 14
• March 23 meeting designated to respond to District budgetary informational needs

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review expenditures and discuss budget matters. The board will also address operational issues, including work on water lines and responsibilities regarding roadways.

• Approval of expenditures and budget discussion
• Discussion with Highway Surveyor on roadway work responsibilities
• On Call Service Contract issues
• Review of Capital Projects
• Executive Session regarding employment contracts and real estate value

Bi-County Collaborative Board of Directors

The Board of Trustees meeting includes a review of the Trust Investment Policy and various investment activity reports. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the December 15, 2022, meeting.

• Approval of December 15, 2022, Board of Trustees meeting minutes
• Review of Trust Investment Policy
• BICOOPEB Trust Activity Report 2023
• Review of projected annual benefit payments
• Review of total PRI Fund returns

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review budget, IT, and capital plan updates. The board is also scheduled to discuss a Youth Services Associate Librarian position and course reimbursement.

• Youth Services Associate Librarian position
• Budget Update
• Capital Plan updates
• Strategic Plan update
• Course Approval/Reimbursement

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a petition by Nouria Energy Corp. The request involves the continued use of a commercial car wash and changes to the facility layout at the intersection of Route 140 and Green Street.

• Special Permit for Golden Nozzle Car Wash at Route 140 and Green Street
• Proposed changes to the layout of facilities on 1.5 acres of land

Finance Committee

The Capital Subcommittee will discuss specifications for the purchase of an assessor's vehicle. The meeting also includes a general overview of capital budgets.

• Discussion on specifications for Assessor’s vehicle purchase
• General overview on capital budgets

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council is holding a monthly meeting and a second voting session. The council will review applications to determine how to award grant funds.

• Voting Meeting Part II: Review of applications and voting on grant fund awards

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council will hold a voting meeting to review applications and decide how to award grant funds. The council will also discuss 2024 projects and the status of public art installations.

• Voting on grant fund awards
• Discussion of 2024 projects and events
• Status of downtown murals on Main Street, Pearl Street, and Town Park
• Plans for game boards, chess table, and Little Free Art Gallery

Housing Authority

The board will hold public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2025 State Public Housing Annual Plan and the Maher Court 5 Year Action Plan. Members will also consider a new parking policy and a no-smoking policy amendment. The meeting includes reviews of several modernization projects and financial reports.

• Public hearing for FY 2025 State Public Housing Annual Plan
• Public hearing for Maher Court 5 Year Action Plan
• Consideration of $425,276 Formula Funding Award for FY 2026
• Proposed Parking Policy and Personnel Policy Handbook no-smoking amendment
• Modernization projects including window replacement at Birmingham Court and paving at Greenleaf Terrace

School Committees

The Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District Budget Subcommittee is meeting to review various components of the FY2025 budget. The scheduled meetings cover staffing, administration, facility operations, and technology acquisitions.

• First review of Salary & Wage & Fringe Benefits including instructional and non-instructional staffing
• Review of Administration and Fixed Charges functions
• Review of Other School Services and Facility/Plant Operations including Master Plan and utilities
• Review of Acquisition of Fixed Assets and District-wide Technology
• Planned consensus vote of the full sub-committee for the FY2025 budget

School Committees

The Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District Budget Subcommittee is meeting to review various components of the FY2025 budget. The scheduled meetings cover staffing, administration, facility operations, and technology acquisitions.

• First review of Salary & Wage & Fringe Benefits for instructional and non-instructional staffing
• Review of Administration and Fixed Charges functions
• Review of Other School Services and Facility/Plant Operations including Master Plan and utilities
• Review of Acquisition of Fixed Assets and District-wide Technology
• Planned consensus vote of full sub-committee for FY2025 budget

Select Board

The Milford Select Board will meet to discuss old business, including the approval of release deeds for Old Cedar St. discontinuance. The board will also consider a request from McGovern Hyundai of Milford regarding a class I license address correction.

• Approval and endorsement of four release deeds for Discontinuance Old Cedar St.
• Transfer of Class I License address correction for Mag Retail Holdings-HMI, LLC DBA McGovern Hyundai of Milford

School Committees

The School Committee will review the budget timeline and hear reports from the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendents. The body will vote on several requests, including international travel for students and professional development.

• Vote on international student travel to France, Italy, and Spain
• Vote on varsity cheerleading out-of-state travel request
• Vote on approval of warrant
• Vote on professional development
• Staff searches for Asst. Supt. for Business & HR and Director of Technology, Grants & PR

School Committees

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) will meet at Milford High School. The agenda includes a presentation on Emotional CPR by Alisha Rojas Harrison and an open floor discussion.

• Emotional CPR presentation by Alisha Rojas Harrison

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery will meet to decide on hiring a permanent full-time laborer and an internal candidate for the Cemetery Foreman position. The board will also discuss capital improvements for fence replacement.

• Vote on hiring internal candidate for Cemetery Foreman
• Decision on hiring permanent FT laborer
• Discussion on capital improvement for fence replacement

Parks Commission

The Milford Parks Commission will meet to discuss next steps for a skate park feasibility study. The board will also review in-house progress on the Town Park project and receive updates on other park sites.

• Skate Park advisory committee feasibility study
• Town Park project in-house work progress
• Pool project update
• Rosenfeld/Inglesi project update
• Louisa Lake project update

School Committees

The School Council will meet to review minutes from October 3, 2023, and discuss recent student and community events. The agenda includes reports on exploratory placement and MCAS results.

• Review of October 3, 2023 minutes
• Exploratory placement report
• MCAS results report

School Committees

The provided document is a meeting calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. It lists the date and time for the December 5, 2023, meeting and other scheduled sessions.

• Meeting scheduled for December 5, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. at 65 Pleasant Street, Upton

Milford Community Use Program

The Milford Community Use Board is meeting to review winter program updates and a potential kayak rental kiosk collaboration with Parks. The board will also introduce a new appointed member.

• Winter program updates for Biddy/Travel and Stingrays
• Discussion of a kayak rental kiosk collaboration with Parks
• Introduction of a new board member

Youth Commission

The Milford Youth Commission will discuss behavior and policy in executive session and review the fund balance of $89,350.56. The body is considering a $1,000 transfer from the Revolving to the Scholarship fund and reviewing candidates for a Marketing & Communications Assistant.

• Proposed fund transfer of $1,000.00 from Revolving to Scholarship fund
• Signing of four revolving account warrants totaling $1,447.57
• Review of Marketing & Communications Assistant candidates Lauren Kay and Diane Rose
• Report on $3,500 raised for Giving Tuesday
• Discussion of $500 donation from Canaan Fuels for a van

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous minutes and bills. The session will move into executive session to discuss statutory exemption and chapter land applications.

• Approval of minutes from 11/15/2023
• Review of bills
• Setting of future meeting dates
• Statutory exemption applications
• Chapter land applications

School Committees

The Long Range Facilities Planning Subcommittee is meeting to review the Brookside modular site. The body will also discuss outstanding project items and approve minutes from August 21, 2023.

• Review of Brookside modular site
• Discussion of outstanding project items

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review expenditures, budget, and capital projects. The commission will also discuss roadway responsibilities with the Highway Surveyor and on-call service contract issues.

• Approval of expenditures and budget discussion
• Department responsibilities for roadway work
• On Call Service Contract issues
• Capital Projects update
• Executive Session regarding personnel employment contracts

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss sewer use billing, tax liens, and abatement requests. The body will also review several connection permit applications and amended site plans for local properties.

• FY2023 Sewer Use Tax Liens
• FY2024 Sewer Use Billing Commitment
• Connection permit applications for #6 Hamilton Street, #375 Main Street, and #35 Granite Street
• Amended site plan reviews for #39 Green Street, #110 South Main Street, and #100 Central Street
• Drain Layer’s License Application for Stellar Excavation & Utilities

Milford Upper Charles Trail Committee

The Milford Upper Charles Trail Committee will meet to review the status of its final report and determine how to spend remaining funds. The committee will also discuss its goals and objectives moving forward.

• Expenditures of remaining funds
• Status of the Final Report
• Future committee goals and objectives

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to review monthly financial reports and payroll warrants. The board is scheduled to discuss an investment option for the 2024 PRIT Private Equity Vintage Year Account and the PERAC Actuarial Valuation.

• Option to invest in the 2024 PRIT Private Equity Vintage (PEVY 2024) Year Account
• PERAC Actuarial Valuation
• Payroll/Expense Warrants
• Executive Session regarding an Accidental Disability Application

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council will hold a voting meeting to review all submitted grants and develop questions for applicants. The council will also discuss projects for 2024 and the status of public art installations.

• Review of all submitted grants
• Discussion of MCC projects for 2024
• Status of downtown murals on Main Street, Pearl Street, and Town Park
• Plans for Little Free Art Gallery and game board storage
• Pumpkin Stroll report

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery will meet to conduct an executive session. The session is scheduled to discuss personnel matters regarding an individual's reputation, character, health, or employment status.

• Executive Session pursuant to Open Meeting Law (Chapter 30A Section 21 (a)(1))

Economic Development Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss the transition from the Industrial Development Commission (IDC) to the Economic Development Commission (EDC). The agenda includes updates on a comprehensive plan funding article and the status of an economic development position.

• Results and timing of the IDC to EDC Town Meeting Article
• Status of the Economic Development position
• Approval of the Comprehensive Plan funding article
• Authorization for the use of IDC funds

Geriatric Authority of Milford DBA Countryside Health Care of Milford

The Geriatric Authority of Milford (DBA Countryside Health Care of Milford) will meet to discuss administrative business. The agenda includes a review of the year-to-date revenue and expense report through October 31, 2023.

• YTD Revenue & Expense Report for YTD 10/31/2023
• Reading of October 19, 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Friends of GAM

School Committees

The Budget Subcommittee is meeting to organize its leadership and begin reviewing the FY2025 preliminary budget. The session includes the election of a Chair and Vice Chair.

• Election of Subcommittee Chair and Vice Chair
• First review of Debt function (8000)

School Committees

The School Committee will review the FY23 Audit Report and hold a preliminary discussion regarding the first budget session. The body will also vote on an out-of-state field trip and the release status of previous executive session minutes.

• Presentation of FY23 Audit Report by Hague, Sahady & Co., P.C.
• Vote on HVAC/R Shop field trip to OESP Exposition in Uncasville, CT (May 21-22, 2024)
• Preliminary discussion of the first budget session
• Report on $100 grant from Abundant Hope
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining and system-wide performance

School Committees

The School Committee will meet to discuss ELA MCAS and literacy programming, facilities, and the FY2024 budget. The body is scheduled to vote on the 2023-2024 final superintendent goals, the approval of the warrant, gifts, and grants.

• Vote on Final Superintendent Goals 2023-2024
• Vote on Approval of Warrant
• FY2024 Budget Update
• Vote on Acceptance of Gifts
• Vote on Approval of Grants

School Committees

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review the Community Use Policy. The body will also vote on the approval of previous minutes and discuss future agenda items.

• Review of Community Use Policy
• Vote to approve minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings on several Notices of Intent, including a new filing for the Village at Silver Hill Condominium Trust. The board will also discuss a violation at 7 Morey Way and review certificates of compliance for multiple properties.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for Village at Silver Hill Condominium Trust
• Public hearings: Continuation of Notices of Intent for 391 Central St., 500 Fortune Blvd, Dilla Street, and Cedar Street
• Discussion of violation at 7 Morey Way (Jason Lefter)
• Certificates of Compliance for 27 Lena Lane, 30 Littlefield Road, 200 Deer Street, Deer Street (Gutierrez Company), and 250 Fortune Blvd (Target)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review 2024 property values, new growth, and the tax rate recap. The board will also discuss payments in lieu of tax for Milford Power and Milford Housing.

• Review of 2024 values and new growth
• Vote on including water, sewer, and income expense liens with tax billing
• Review of 2024 payments in lieu of tax for Milford Power and Milford Housing
• Discussion of increased limit for senior work-off abatement program
• Review of inspection vehicle quotes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss Countryside and a report from the School Committee regarding boilers. The meeting also includes time for subcommittee reports.

• Discussion on Countryside
• School Committee discussion on boilers
• Subcommittee reports

Commission on Disability

The Commission will review the Treasurer's Report and discuss town transportation information. Members will also discuss plans for an education/information event and a Family Fun and Disability Awareness event.

• Approval of Treasurer’s Report for 26830 Fund (Handicapped Fines Account) showing $10,863.16
• Review of information regarding transportation in town
• Discussion of plans for an education/information event
• Discussion of Family Fun and Disability Awareness event info

School Committees

The School Committee and Finance Committee are meeting to discuss boilers. No other specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion regarding boilers

School Committees

The Stacy Middle School Council is meeting to nominate and vote for a Co-Chair and Secretary. The body will also review the current School Improvement Plan, student/parent handbook, and recent school events.

• Nomination and vote for Council Co-Chair
• Nomination and vote for Council Secretary
• Approval of June 14, 2023 minutes
• Review of current School Improvement Plan
• Discussion of facility improvements including school painting and the school store

Cultural Council

The MCC Public Art Subcommittee will meet to discuss several upcoming projects. Discussion topics include murals and storage for game pieces at Louisa Lake and Town Park.

• Town Park Mural
• Downtown Mural
• Little Free Libraries Storage for Game Pieces at Louisa Lake and Town Park
• Little Free Art Gallery

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review the FY24 budget and the updated FY25 Senior Tax Program. The board will also discuss capital improvements and provide an update on renovations.

• FY24 Budget Report
• Updated FY25 Senior Tax Program
• Renovations update and tour
• Capital Improvements
• Winter schedule of events

Town Meeting Study and Improvement Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the October 10, 2023 meeting. Discussion is also anticipated regarding the Town Meeting Procedural Guide and the Michelangelo Bon Tempo Report.

• Approval of October 10, 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Town Meeting Procedural Guide – Michelangelo Bon Tempo Report

Housing Authority

The Board will review financial statements and expenditures for October 2023. The meeting includes discussions on several EOHLC modernization projects and a vote on the Credit Card Policy.

• EOHLC #185082: Federal Pacific Panel & Fire Alarm Panels
• EOHLC #185093: New windows for Birmingham Court 667-4
• EOHLC #185081: Driveway & Walkway Paving Reconstruction at Greenleaf Terrace 667-2
• EOHLC #185094: Exterior door replacement on Beach Street
• Vote on Credit Card Policy

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider three property-related applications. The board will discuss requests for a building demolition, a lot division for a new home, and the construction of a garage.

• Special Permit for 18 South Main St. to demolish a second floor and create a new roof line
• Variance for 7 Florence St. to divide a 15,003 sq. ft. parcel into two lots for a new single-family house
• Variance or Special Permit for 24 Camp Street to build a 24 ft. x 24 ft. garage

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review budget, IT, and capital plan updates. The board will also consider the elevation of the Circulation Library Clerk to Associate Librarian.

• Proposal to elevate Circulation Library Clerk to Associate Librarian
• Budget update
• IT update regarding the phone system
• Capital Plan updates related to a Special Town Meeting
• Strategic Plan update

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will meet to discuss salary and pay step requests for police and zoning staff. The board will also review the November payroll for the town clerk.

• Deputy Chief salary request resubmission
• Lieutenant positions starting step
• PT Asst. Zoning Officer starting pay
• Approval of November clerk payroll

Insurance Advisory Committee

The committee will review minutes from the October 25, 2023 meeting. Members will discuss selecting a provider for the Town's Employee Assistance Programs and strategies for Blue Cross and Tufts retiree plans.

• Selection of Employee Assistance Program provider between ESI and Modern Assistance (MAP)
• Discussion of contribution strategies for Blue Cross and Tufts Retiree plans

School Committees

The provided document is a meeting calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. It contains no specific agenda items or decisions for the November 7, 2023, meeting.

Youth Commission

The commission will hold an executive session regarding behavior and policy. The meeting includes a review of the fund balance and the signing of several budget and revolving account warrants.

• Fund balance as of 10/31/23: $87,410.75
• Warrant 24-18 Department Budget for $3,600.00
• Warrant 24-17 Revolving Account for $168.57
• Warrant 24-18 Revolving Account for $2,932.65
• Donations including $1,000 from Nouria and $1,000 from Rose and Mark Titlebaum

School Committees

The School Committee will discuss facilities projects and academic updates. Members will vote on a contract rollover for Vendetti and a student field trip to Ecuador in April 2024.

• Vendetti 2-Year Contract Rollover 2024-2025/2025-2026 (vote)
• International Student Field Trip Request to Ecuador, April 2024 (vote)
• Facilities Capital Projects: Brookside Modular Project, MHS Turffrack, and MHS Softball Field Lighting
• MHS Boiler and Cafeteria Tables discussion
• Rockin' for a Reason Fundraiser facility rental request (vote)

Special Education Parent Advisory Council

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council will meet to introduce new members and hold a presentation on basic rights. The session includes a review of the new IEP template and an open floor discussion for group members.

• Presentation on basic rights by Michael Dolan
• Review of new IEP template
• Open floor discussion

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery will meet to welcome two new appointees and review the Cemetery Administrator's report. The board will also discuss old business regarding fence updates and the National St. Exit.

• Welcome of 2 newly appointed Trustees
• Discussion of fence updates and job scope
• Discussion of National St. Exit

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review certificates of compliance for six properties. The body will also hold public hearings regarding notices of intent and a determination of applicability for various sites.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for Godfrey Brook
• Determination of Applicability for 61 Hayward St.
• Amended Order of Conditions for 26 Beaver St
• Notice of Intent for 391 Central St.
• Notice of Intent for Dilla Street and Cedar Street

Insurance Advisory Committee

The committee will hear presentations from current and potential Employee Assistance Program providers. Members will also discuss Medex Open Enrollment renewal rates for 2024 and potential insurance plan additions for retirees.

• Presentations by ESI and Modern Assistance (MAP) regarding Employee Assistance Programs
• Review of Medex Open Enrollment Renewal rates for 1/1/24 — 12/31/24
• Discussion of adding a Blue Cross PPO plan for retirees
• Discussion of contribution strategies for Blue Cross and Tufts plans

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to hold a general discussion regarding Countryside. The meeting also includes time for subcommittee reports.

• General discussion regarding Countryside
• Subcommittee reports

School Committees

The School Committee is meeting to review financial reports, student recognition, and administrative updates. The body will consider a vehicle donation and a field trip request to Texas.

• Vote on vehicle donation from Mr. Derek Stienstra for Automotive Programs
• Request for DECA Conference field trip to Austin, TX (11/16/23 – 11/19/23)
• Review of Preliminary MCAS Accountability Report
• Proposed 2024 School Committee meeting calendar
• Line-item transfer for Wheelchair-accessible Van Driver

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review expenditures and discuss the budget. The board will also address the division of work responsibilities between the Water Department and the Highway Surveyor.

• Approval of expenditures and budget discussion
• Discussion on Department responsibilities for roadway work with Highway Surveyor
• Review of Capital Projects
• Executive Session regarding employment contracts of Department personnel

Milford Upper Charles Trail Committee

The Milford Upper Charles Trail Committee will meet to discuss the status of the Rt. 85 Connecting Path to the Bike Trail. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding a decision to dissolve the committee.

• Status of Rt. 85 Connecting Path to the Bike Trail
• Discussion on the decision to dissolve the committee

Economic Development Commission

The commission is meeting to discuss the Economic Development Director position and the Town Planner's resignation from the Industrial Development Commission (IDC). The body will also review IDC authorizations and a Town Meeting Article regarding the transition from IDC to EDC.

• Economic Development Director position
• Resignation of Town Planner from IDC
• IDC Authorizations for Town Planner
• IDC to EDC Town Meeting Article

Geriatric Authority of Milford DBA Countryside Health Care of Milford

The Geriatric Authority of Milford (DBA Countryside Health Care of Milford) will meet to discuss business and review financial data. The agenda includes a review of the year-to-date revenue and expense report through September 30, 2023.

• YTD Revenue & Expense Report for YTD 09/30/2023
• Reading of September 21, 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Friends of GAM

School Committees

The School Committee will meet to discuss the FY2024 budget and provide updates on construction projects and the NEASC. Members will vote on the approval of the warrant, acceptance of gifts, and approval of grants.

• Vote on approval of warrant
• Vote on acceptance of gifts
• Vote on approval of grants
• FY2024 Budget Update
• Discussion of MHS Graduation impact on new turf field

School Committees

The School Committee will hold a special policy meeting to review a proposed draft of the Community Use Policy. The committee will also approve previous minutes and discuss future agenda items.

• Review of Proposed Draft Community Use Policy

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review warrant articles related to the School Committee and the Youth Center. The body will also review other Town Meeting articles that were not completed or discussed at previous meetings.

• School Committee Warrant Articles
• Youth Center Warrant Articles
• Review of outstanding Town Meeting articles

Commission on Disability

The Commission will review the Treasurer’s Report for several funds, including the Handicapped Fines Account. Members will also review information regarding transportation in town and discuss plans for an education or information event.

• Approval of Treasurer’s Report for 26830 Fund ($10,613.26)
• Review of 549-5780 Miscellaneous Expenses Budget remaining ($1,130.00)
• Review of 24550 Commission on Disability Fund ($25.40)
• Review of town transportation information
• Discussion of plans for an education/information event

Planning Board

This Planning Board meeting agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet. No specific decisions, discussions, or action items are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda item: Agenda
• Agenda item: Meeting Materials

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review various Town Meeting articles. Discussions will include the Town Meeting Sub Committee, the Personnel Department, and the Industrial Development Committee.

• Review of Town Meeting Sub Committee article
• Review of Personnel Department article
• Review of Industrial Development Committee article

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to review financial reports and the 2024 departmental budget. The board will also consider a petition for survivor benefits under Section 9.

• 2024 Departmental Budget
• Petition for Survivor Benefits under Section 9
• September 2023 Treasurer's Reports
• Payroll/Expense Warrants

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss sewer use abatements and reimbursements. The board is also reviewing connection permits and site plans for several specific properties.

• Sewer Connection Exhibit Plan for Cedar Street (JS Golf Inc/Old Cedar LLC)
• Connection Permit Applications for #2, 4, 6, 8, & 10 Kodiak Lane (D & F Builders)
• Amended Site Plan Review for #13 Spruce Street (Valadares Family LLC/Andry Rezende)
• Sewer Use Abatement Requests
• Sewer Use Reimbursements

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council is meeting to determine the schedule and review process for the upcoming grant season. The body will also discuss public art opportunities and projects for 2024.

• Grant season schedule and voting meeting dates
• Downtown murals and public art status
• Multicultural Performance Stage and Tent for Celebrate Milford 2024
• Pumpkin Stroll
• Final Annual Report to State Council

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery and the Milford Select Board will hold a joint meeting. The body intends to take joint action to fill two trustee vacancies created by resignations.

• Filling of two trustee vacancies

Select Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Milford Select Board meeting on October 16, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific action items or discussion topics provided.

Housing Authority

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding the ACOP Maher Ct and the Administrative Plan for the Housing Voucher Program. Members will also consider approvals for designer fees and a snow contract for the 2023-2024 season.

• Public hearing for ACOP Maher Ct and Housing Voucher Program Administrative Plan
• Approval of 2023-2024 snow contract
• Designer fee for EOHLC#185093 ARPA FF: Windows 667-4
• Designer fee for EOHLC#185089 Master Meter: Gas and Electric Stoves & Accessible Unit 667-3
• Modernization projects including Beach Street exterior doors and Greenleaf Terrace paving

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider three special permit and variance applications. These requests involve property modifications and land division at three different locations in Milford.

• Pandolfo Company, Inc. application for layout changes, including two stacking lanes and a by-pass lane at Route 140 and Greene Street
• Alvaro Carrasco application for a special permit to demolish the second floor at 18 South Main Street to create a new roof line
• Veronica Camara application for a variance to divide a 15,003 sq. ft. parcel at 7 Florence Street into two lots for a new single-family house

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review articles for the Town Meeting. The discussion covers funding or proposals for several town departments and commissions.

• Review of School Department articles
• Review of Police Department articles
• Review of IT department articles
• Review of Library, Youth Center, and Conservation Commission articles
• Review of Planning Department articles

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review updates on the budget, IT security, and the strategic plan. The board will also discuss a request for quotes regarding a fire suppression upgrade.

• Request for quotes for fire suppression upgrade
• Budget update
• IT and security update
• Capital plan and Finance Committee meeting updates
• Strategic plan update

School Committees

The provided document is a proposed schedule of monthly meetings for the Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional District School Committee for the 2023 calendar year.

Parks Commission

The Milford Parks Commission is meeting to review scoreboard designs for town park baseball and improvements for Fino Field. The board will also review general park permit requests and discuss appropriations for town meeting.

• Scoreboard designs and options for town park baseball
• General park permit requests
• Appropriations for town meeting
• Fino Field improvements
• Review of current workforce and possible adjustments

Special Education Parent Advisory Council

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council is meeting to coordinate the distribution of flyers and manage social media responsibilities. The group is also discussing potential events for families and gathering ideas for future agenda topics.

• Distribution of flyers and assignment of school liaisons
• Discussion of printing options and costs for media
• Planning of family events including venues and food
• Management of Facebook and Twitter/X accounts

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will meet to discuss a salary matter for the Deputy Chief as requested by Police Chief Tusino. The board will also review the October payroll and minutes from the September 20 meeting.

• Deputy Chief salary discussion
• Approval of October clerk payroll

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss future Countryside Funding. The body will also review Town Meeting articles related to the library, highway, parks, SelectBoard, Finance Director, and Treasurer.

• Discussion on future Countryside Funding
• Review of Library Town Meeting article
• Review of Highway Town Meeting article
• Review of Parks Town Meeting article
• Review of SelectBoard, Finance Director, and Treasurer Town Meeting articles

Historical Commission

The commission will discuss preparations for an upcoming Annual Open House, including planning with appraiser Eric Mulak. The meeting also includes updates on organizing historical photographs and transferring files to flashdrives.

• Planning Annual Open House with Appraiser Eric Mulak
• Organizing Robin Philbin’s pictures
• Transferring files onto flashdrives
• Identifying pictures using a new lightboard

School Committees

The board will review the NESDEC Best Facility Use Plan and the previous Long Range Educational Facilities Plan. The meeting also includes updates regarding the MSBA and current projects.

• Review of NESDEC Best Facility Use Plan
• Review of prior Long Range Educational Facilities Plan
• MSBA update
• Current project update

Veterans’ Advisory Council

The Veterans’ Advisory Council met on October 10, 2023. The agenda contains only procedural notice information regarding the meeting time and location.

Town Meeting Study and Improvement Committee

The committee will meet to approve minutes from the September 11, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes discussion regarding an article for the October 30, 2023 Special Town Meeting to dissolve the committee.

• Approval of September 11, 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of October 30, 2023 Special Town Meeting article to dissolve the committee

Youth Commission

The Milford Youth Commission is meeting to accept the resignation of board member Steve Sousa and review the center's fund balance. The body will also discuss building updates, including state funding for a media center and the purchase of a passenger van.

• Acceptance of board member Steve Sousa's resignation
• Fund balance as of 10/3/23: $90,228.91
• State funding of $60,000 secured by Rep. Brian Murray for Music/Multipurpose Media Center
• Proposed purchase of a 12-15 passenger van for the October 30, 2023 Town Meeting
• Payment of five warrants totaling $2,314.83

School Committees

The School Committee will meet to review the capital plan and the 2023-2024 goals for the Superintendent. The body will vote on the approval of the warrant, grants, gifts, and professional development.

• Approval of Warrant (vote)
• Approval of Grants (vote)
• Professional Development (vote)
• Acceptance of Gifts (vote)
• Capital Plan Review

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery will meet to interview two candidates for open board vacancies. The board will also review information regarding fence replacement and the Cemetery Administrator Report.

• Interviews with 2 candidates for Board of Trustees vacancies
• Discussion of fence replacement information
• Cemetery Administrator Report

Parks Commission

The Milford Parks Commission will meet to review scoreboard designs for the town park baseball fields and discuss improvements to Fino Field. The body will also plan a groundbreaking ceremony for the town pool scheduled for October 10, 2023.

• Scoreboard designs and options for town park baseball
• Fino Field improvements
• Town pool groundbreaking ceremony on October 10, 2023
• Review of general park requests
• Executive session regarding workforce adjustments and additions

Planning Board

The Milford Planning Board is meeting to conduct its regular session, which includes a public hearing and review of the meeting agenda packet. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed in the provided text.

• Public hearing scheduled
• Agenda packet review

School Committees

The School Council will meet to introduce members and review the council's role. The agenda includes reports on new staff and school-wide initiatives regarding safety and culture.

• Appointment of recording secretary
• Update on new BVT staff
• Homecoming weekend (10/16-10/21)
• Discussion on school safety
• Discussion on school culture

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery and the Milford Select Board will meet to take joint action on filling two trustee vacancies. These vacancies were created by the resignations of two trustees.

• Filling of two trustee vacancies following resignations

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee Geriatric Subcommittee is meeting to discuss financial results and projections. No other specific agenda items were listed.

• Discussion of financial results and projections

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding the Municipal Aggregation Plan. The agenda also includes discussions on business licenses, town warrants, and various appointments.

• Public Hearing: Good Energy, re: Municipal Aggregation Plan
• Transfer of Common Victualler License for Silva Pereira De Souza, Inc. DBA Bills Pizza
• Approval of Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Police Chief report regarding Cook Street stop signs
• One Day Liquor License for St. Mary of the Assumption Parish

Metrowest Regional Transit Authority

The Metrowest Regional Transit Authority will meet to discuss and potentially approve the FY24 revised budget and reserve accounts. The board will also consider a contract amendment for fixed route and demand response services and a vehicle purchase.

• FY24 Revised Budget discussion and approval
• Reserve Accounts discussion and approval
• Fixed Route & Demand Response Contract Amendment discussion and approval
• Vehicle Purchase discussion and approval

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee Capital Subcommittee is meeting to review capital items for the Parks Department. The body will also conduct a general review of Town capital plan items.

• Review of Parks Department Capital Items
• General review of Town capital plan items

Conservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for September 28, 2023, has been cancelled. The agenda listed several certificates of compliance and public hearings for various properties.

• Certificate of Compliance for 30 Howard St.
• Certificate of Compliance for 200 Deer Street
• Certificate of Compliance for 392 Central St
• Public hearing for Godfrey Brook
• Public hearings for 61 Hayward St., 26 Beaver St., 391 Central St., 500 Fortune Blvd, and Cedar Street

Parks Commission

The Milford Parks Commission and the Finance Committee capital sub committee are meeting to discuss Parks Department capital items.

• Review of Parks Department capital items

Metrowest Regional Transit Authority

The Metrowest Regional Transit Authority Finance & Audit Committee will review final financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022. The body will also discuss actual results versus budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, and the period ending August 31, 2023.

• Final financial statements for year ended June 30, 2022
• Management Letter discussion and acceptance
• June 20, 2023 audit scope discussion
• FYE 6/30/2023 and 8/31/2023 budget versus actual results
• CyberSecurity discussion

Select Board

The Milford Select Board will meet on September 26, 2023, to conduct an open session and an executive session. The executive session is specifically scheduled to discuss a contract regarding the Police Chief.

• Executive session: Police Chief contract

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to review a site plan and several sewer connection permit applications. The board will also address bills, payroll, and meeting minutes.

• Amended Site Plan Review for dog grooming at 100 Central Street
• Connection Permit Application for 34 Howard Street/Lots 1 & 2
• Connection Permit Application for 206 East Main Street
• Connection Permit Application for 189 West Street

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to evaluate an emergency capital request from the Sewer Department. The body will also conduct a general review of Town capital plan items.

• Emergency capital request by Sewer Department
• General review of Town capital plan items

Select Board

This is a procedural agenda with no specific action items listed. The only documents are the agenda and meeting packet PDFs, so no decisions or discussions are detailed in the agenda text.

Economic Development Commission

The regular meeting of the Industrial Development Commission scheduled for September 21, 2023, has been canceled.

Geriatric Authority of Milford DBA Countryside Health Care of Milford

The Geriatric Authority of Milford, doing business as Countryside Health Care of Milford, will meet to discuss administrative and financial matters. The board is scheduled to review the year-to-date revenue and expense report through August 31, 2023.

• Reading of August 29, 2023 Meeting Minutes
• YTD Revenue & Expense Report for YTD 08/31/2023
• Discussion regarding Friends of GAM

School Committees

The School Committee will discuss superintendent goals for 2023-2024 and receive updates on school space and the adult evening ESL program. The body will also vote on technology surplus and an out-of-state field trip request.

• Appointment of Community Use Board Member
• 2023-2024 Superintendent Goals
• OpenSciEd (3-5) Pilot
• Vote on technology surplus
• Vote on out-of-state field trip request

School Committees

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss school safety, security, and emergency planning policies. The committee will also continue its review of policies regarding fiscal management and budget procedures.

• Review of School Safety, Security and Emergency Planning Policies including bomb call and school closing procedures
• Review of Fiscal Management policies including Annual Budget and Budget Planning
• Discussion of Budget Transfer Authority and Warrant Expenditures
• Review of Purchasing and Procurement Requirements policies
• Review of Expense Reimbursements and Payment Procedures

School Committees

The committee is meeting to discuss upcoming emergency exercises and the outline of the Hazmat Plan. The session includes planning for a decontamination exercise at Milford Hospital and a tabletop exercise in Hopedale.

• October 6 Decon Exercise at Milford Hospital with Milford Hospital and Milford Fire
• November 15 Tabletop Exercise at Hopedale with Grafton-Upton Railroad
• Discussion of Hazmat Plan outline
• New HMEP grant for plans, exercise, and training

Special Education Parent Advisory Council

The Special Education Parent Advisory Council is meeting to review its mission and discuss recruitment and retention for the new school year. The body will also prepare for upcoming meetings and presenters.

• Review and update of SEPAC mission
• Recruitment and retention for the new school year
• Planning of presenters and flyers for future meetings

Commission on Disability

The Commission will review the Treasurer's Report regarding various funds, including the Handicapped Fines Account. Members will also discuss information regarding local transportation and plans for an education or information event.

• Approval of Treasurer’s Report for Fund 26830 ($10,488.26)
• Review of remaining Miscellaneous Expenses Budget ($1,130.00)
• Review of town transportation information
• Discussion of plans for an education/information event

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will discuss a request to rerate the IT Director position. The board is also reviewing articles for a Special Town Meeting and approving clerk payroll for August and September.

• Request to rerate IT Director position
• Review of articles for Special Town Meeting
• Approval of August and September clerk payroll

Post 911 Committee

The provided document is a meeting notice for the Post 911 Committee. The agenda does not list specific discussion items or decisions to be made.

Planning Board

This is a procedural Planning Board meeting agenda. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet; no specific action items, public hearings, or discussion topics are listed.

• Agenda document
• Meeting materials packet (9-19-23 PLANNING_BOARD_AGENDA_PACKET_0.PDF)

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners met in executive session to discuss the employment contract and pay rate of General Manager David Condrey. Attorney Moody will consult with Finance Director Zachary Taylor to establish current department head pay rates before the next session.

• Discussion of General Manager David Condrey's contract extension and pay rate
• Review of non-union employee wage increases across town

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve expenditures and discuss the budget. The session includes updates on roadway responsibilities and an executive session regarding personnel employment contracts.

• Approval of expenditures and budget discussion
• Discussion with Highway Surveyor on roadway work responsibilities
• Review of Capital Projects
• Executive Session regarding employment contracts of Department personnel

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to review the 2024 departmental budget and payroll/expense warrants. The board will also consider approving minutes from July and August 2023 and the August 2023 Treasurer's Reports.

• 2024 Departmental Budget
• Payroll/Expense Warrants
• August 2023 Treasurer's Reports

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council will discuss the schedule and review process for the upcoming grant season. The body will also vote on allocations for MCC projects and administrative expenses.

• Vote on MCC project and admin expense allocations
• Grant season schedule and review process
• Multicultural Performance Stage and Tent for Celebrate Milford 2024
• Public art status for downtown murals and game boards
• Finalization of 2023 MCC projects

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees is meeting to review the agenda and meeting materials, including revised and original documents for the September 14, 2023 meeting. The agenda appears to be procedural, with no substantive items listed.

• Review of revised agenda for September 14, 2023
• Review of original meeting materials (two versions)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider four applications for variances and special permits. These requests involve property divisions for new housing and changes to a commercial facility layout.

• Variance request for 128 Highland St. to divide property into two lots for single-family construction
• Variance request for 234 Purchase St. to redivide property for single-family construction
• Special Permit request for 11 Aris Way to add stacking and by-pass lanes and relocate parking and vacuum stalls
• Special Permit request for 13 Domenick St. to construct a two-story wood framed house

Police Chief Selection Committee

The Police Chief Selection Committee will meet to summarize the key points and outcomes of their selection process. Members will also discuss suggestions for improving the process.

• Approval of August 30, 2023, meeting minutes
• Summary of key points and outcomes of the police chief selection process
• Discussion of process improvements

School Committees

The Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District Capital Planning Sub-Committee will discuss facility reports and financial strategies. The meeting includes reviews of athletic fields, oil tank removal, and solar farm contracts.

• Solar Farms’ Contracts (subsidized at 11 %)
• Oil tank removal project report regarding state reimbursement
• Culinary Arts kitchen grease traps upgrade report (reimbursed by Town of Milford)
• Status report of self-constructed athletic fields
• District Treasurer's stabilization accounting recommendation

School Committees

The committee will discuss the 2023-2024 school year calendar and the teachers' 2024-2026 contract. Members will also vote on establishing a stabilization account and signatory authorization for the Business Manager.

• Establishment of the Stabilization Account
• 2023-2024 School Year Calendar Revision for graduation date 5/30/24
• Teachers’ Contract 24-26 and Performance Award Program
• Signatory authorization for Business Manager Nicole Ferguson
• FY23 Audit Update

School Committees

The provided document is a meeting calendar for the 2023 calendar year. It does not list specific agenda items or decisions for the September 14, 2023, meeting.

School Committees

The provided document is a meeting calendar for the 2023 calendar year. It does not list specific agenda items, decisions, or discussion topics for the September 14, 2023 meeting.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss Countryside and receive an update from the Finance Director. The body will also review minutes from previous meetings and subcommittee assignments.

• Discussion of Countryside
• Update by Finance Director
• Review of Warrant Articles

Historical Commission

The Commission will review previous minutes, budget reports, and recent correspondence. Members will discuss ongoing efforts to organize Robin Philbin’s pictures and upgrade computer files.

• Organizing Robin Philbin’s pictures
• Transferring files onto flashdrives and upgrading computers
• Placing ID cards on display cases
• Planning an Open House with Appraiser Eric Mulak
• Welcoming newly appointed Commissioner Scott Wilson

Veterans’ Advisory Council

The provided document is a notice of meeting for the Milford Veterans’ Advisory Council, but it contains no specific agenda items or topics for discussion.

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review the FY 24 budget report and receive updates on renovations. The body will also discuss capital improvements and the fall schedule of events.

• FY 24 Budget Report
• Renovations update
• Capital Improvements
• Grab and Go Lunches and programs
• Fall Schedule of events

Milford Community Use Program

The Milford Community Use Program will meet to review summer activities and plan for the 2023/24 extended day program. The board will also receive updates on programs offered for the fall.

• Summer recap
• Extended Day 2023/24 planning
• Fall program updates

The Milford Community Use Program meeting recapped summer programming and noted near‑capacity enrollment for extended day programs. Attendees were informed that Chris Wilson will speak with applicants for school committee seats on the MCSUP board, and Chris Burns will propose this year's meeting schedule. No formal decisions, approvals, or vote tallies were recorded.

Select Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Milford Select Board meeting on September 11, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda document and a meeting materials packet, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions detailed. The meeting appears to be scheduled with supporting documents available, but no substantive items are listed in the provided text.

• Agenda document for September 11, 2023
• Meeting materials packet (PDF)

The Select Board authorized the acceptance of a $1.324 million CDBG grant and the expenditure of $538,325.70 in ARPA funds for park renovations. The Board also approved several local permits, committee appointments, and a one-day liquor license.

• Authorized acceptance of $1,324,037.00 CDBG Grant for Town Park renovation (Unanimous)
• Authorized expenditure of $538,325.70 from ARPA funds for Town Park and Pearl Street lot (Unanimous)
• Approved installation of No Parking sign at North Bow Street and Main Street (Unanimous)
• Approved one-day beer and wine license for Double Tree Hotel fundraiser on Sept 30 (Unanimous)
• Approved permit for Scouting for Food Drive in municipal lot on Nov 4 (Unanimous)
• Approved permit for Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive on Oct 14 (Unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Visconti to the Fair Housing Committee (Unanimous)
• Appointed John Charbonneau to the Industrial Development Commission (Unanimous)

Bi-County Collaborative Board of Directors

The Bi-County Collaborative Board of Directors will vote on board reorganization, approve minutes from May, and review fiscal year 2023 financials.

• Vote required for Board Reorganization
• Approval of Minutes (May 11, 2023)
• FY23 End-of-Year Financial Report

Town Meeting Study and Improvement Committee

The Town Meeting Study and Improvement Committee will review proposed articles for the upcoming October 30, 2023, Special Town Meeting. The committee also plans to discuss the status of the Town Meeting Procedural Guide and time limits regarding moving the question.

• Approval of meeting minutes from April 10, May 18, and July 11, 2023
• Review of proposed articles for the October 30, 2023 Special Town Meeting
• Status update on the Town Meeting Procedural Guide
• Discussion regarding time limits for moving the question

The Town Meeting Study and Improvement Committee voted to submit a warrant article to dissolve the committee. The committee also approved the use of saddle stitch binding for the printing and mailing of the Town Meeting Procedural Guide.

• Approved minutes from April 10, May 18, and July 11, 2023
• Voted to dissolve the Committee and submit the Warrant Article (6-1)
• Approved saddle stitched version of the Procedural Guide (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Board will consider approving expenditures for July and August 2023. The meeting includes reviews of financial statements and several modernization projects funded by DHCD.

• DHCD #185082 ARPA Targeted Award for Federal Pacific Panel & Fire Alarm Panels
• DHCD #185093 New Birmingham Court Windows
• DHCD #185068 Vacant Unit Initiatives for 5 units
• DHCD #185094 Replace Exterior Doors on Beach Street
• Approval of warrants/expenditures for July 31 and August 31, 2023

School Committees

The School Committee will meet to vote on capital expense warrants, professional development, and gift and grant acceptances. The body will also receive updates on school space planning and the Adult ESL Program at Stacy Middle School.

• Vote on Capital Expense Warrant Articles
• Vote on Approval of Warrant
• Vote on Professional Development
• Vote on Gift and Grant Acceptance
• Updates on Brookside Elementary School Modular and MHS Turf/Track and Softball Field Lighting

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery will meet to review the Cemetery Administrator's report and discuss an update regarding No. Purchase Street. The board will enter executive session to discuss the Cemetery Foreman position.

• Update on No. Purchase Street
• Discussion of Cemetery Foreman Position

The Board of Trustees reviewed the administrator's report and discussed a dispute regarding a veteran's marker. The board requested additional quotes for electrical and plumbing work.

• Approved previous meeting minutes
• Paid $2,580 annual licensing fee for Cem Sites
• Requested additional quotes for electrical and plumbing work
• Determined a veteran's marker should remain at the Purchase Street site regardless of family disputes over wording

Downtown Revitalization Committee

The committee will meet to discuss the upcoming comprehensive plan update, focusing on parking supply and collected downtown data. The meeting also includes updates on the proposed cultural district and the rail trail flatbread.

• Proposed cultural district status
• Rail trail flatbread update
• Comprehensive plan update areas of emphasis
• Downtown parking supply
• Review of collected downtown data

Planning Board

The Milford Planning Board is meeting to review its agenda and the accompanying meeting materials packet. The agenda contains only procedural items, with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Review of agenda
• Review of meeting materials packet

The Board granted a special permit for a three-story self-storage facility at 80 Old Cedar Court. Several site plan amendments and 81-P plans were approved, and three favorable reports were forwarded to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Approved special permit for 102,192 SF self-storage facility at 80 Old Cedar Court (4-0-1)
• Approved amended site plan for Legal Seafoods food prep facility at 393 Fortune Blvd (5-0)
• Approved 81-P plan for 158 East Main Street (4-0-1)
• Approved 81-P plan for 37 Mt. Pleasant Street (5-0)
• Forwarded favorable report to ZBA for car wash at 39 Green Street (5-0)
• Forwarded favorable report to ZBA for lot reconfiguration at 234 Purchase Street (4-1)
• Forwarded favorable report to ZBA for home reconstruction at 13 Dominick Street (5-0)
• Approved Form E-1 Certificate of Performance for Mt. Pleasant Estates (5-0)

Youth Commission

The Milford Youth Commission is meeting to approve warrants and discuss the Director's report. The body is coordinating a fundraiser on September 15 and reviewing updates for the After School Program and building improvements.

• Fund balance as of 8/31/23: $81,715.51
• Warrants for signing totaling $10,136.28 across revolving and department accounts
• $60,000 in state funding secured by Rep. Brian Murray for Music/Multipurpose Media Center
• Proposed 12-15 passenger van for October 30 Town Meeting Capital Plan
• CraftRoots Fundraiser scheduled for September 15, 2023

The Commission approved adding a 12-15 passenger van to the Town Meeting Warrant and authorized several payment warrants for summer camp and department expenses. They also nominated a new Marketing and Communications Assistant and waived a rental fee for a non-profit event.

• Approved adding a 12-15 passenger van to the Town Meeting Warrant (7-0)
• Approved payment warrants totaling $10,156.28 for summer camp, recruiting, and maintenance (7-0)
• Nominated Delaney McWalters as Marketing and Communications Assistant pending checks (7-0)
• Approved waiving the space rental fee for New Human event on October 7, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Regular and Executive Session minutes from 8/8/23 (7-0)

School Committees

The provided document is a meeting calendar for the 2023-2024 school year. It lists the dates and times for regular meetings held at 65 Pleasant Street, Upton, Massachusetts.

• Monthly meetings scheduled from October 3, 2023, through April 2, 2024

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several Certificates of Compliance and hold public hearings for eight Notices of Intent. These items involve various private properties and municipal projects, including the Godfrey Brook and Lake Maspenock Dam.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for Godfrey Brook (Town of Milford)
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for Lake Maspenock Dam (Town of Hopkinton)
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for 34 Howard Street Lot 2
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent for 391 Central Street
• Certificate of Compliance for 154-160 East Main Street

The Commission issued Certificates of Compliance for properties on Central St and East Main St. It also issued Orders of Conditions for projects at Howard St, Lake Maspenock Dam, and Field Pond Rd, while continuing several other public hearings to September 28.

• Approved August 3, 2023, minutes (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 391 Central St (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 154-160 East Main St (4-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 34 Howard St Lot-2 (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Issued Order of Conditions for Lake Maspenock Dam (4-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 36 Field Pond Rd (4-0)
• Postponed Vice-Chair election
• Continued hearings for Southworth Milton, 200 Deer St, 391 Central St, 500 Fortune Blvd, Dilla St Subdivision, Cedar St Site Development, and Godfrey Brook to Sept 28

Police Chief Selection Committee

The committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and enter an executive session. They will meet with Public Safety Consultant Chief Russ Stevens to review Police Chief Assessment Center Phase results.

• Review of Police Chief Assessment Center Phase results with Consultant Chief Russ Stevens
• Approval of August 10th, 2023 meeting minutes

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss site plan reviews and connection permit applications for several commercial and municipal projects. The board will also address a contract extension for 108 National Street.

• Contract extension for #108 National Street (Milford Power LLC)
• Site plan reviews for #95 Cedar Street, #100 Central Street, and Granite Street Municipal Pool
• Amended site plan review and connection permit for #393 Fortune Blvd (Legal Seafoods)
• Connection permit application for #45 Silver Hill Road (D & F Afonso Builders)
• Connection permit application for Congress Street Booster Pump Station

The Board approved several site plan reviews and connection permits for residential and commercial properties. The board denied an amended site plan for 100 Central Street due to grease trap requirements. Fees were waived for the Fino Field Municipal Pool and the Congress Street Booster Pump Station.

• Approved agreement with Milford Power LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Site Plan Review for 393 Fortune Blvd (unanimous)
• Approved Connection Permit Application for 45 Silver Hill Road (unanimous)
• Denied Amended Site Plan Review for 100 Central Street (unanimous)
• Approved Connection Permit for 13 Spruce Street pending licensed drain layer (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Site Plan Review for 95 Cedar Street (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan Review for Granite Street/Fino Field Municipal Pool pending plan changes (unanimous)
• Waived fees for Fino Field Municipal Pool and Congress Street Booster Pump Station (unanimous)

Select Board

The Milford Select Board will hold an open session and two executive sessions. The executive sessions are scheduled to discuss collective bargaining for dispatchers and the fire department.

• Executive Session: Dispatchers Collective Bargaining
• Executive Session: Fire Department Collective Bargaining

The Select Board approved a 15-year extension for the sale of effluent to Milford Power and authorized a public review period for a Municipal Aggregation Plan. The Board also scheduled a Special Town Meeting for October 30, 2023, and approved several permits and appointments.

• Approved 15-year effluent extension agreement with Milford Power (Unanimous)
• Authorized 30-day public review and hearing for Municipal Aggregation Plan (Unanimous)
• Approved Special Town Meeting date for October 30, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Remanded zoning amendment for parcels south on Central Street to Planning Board (Unanimous)
• Approved renaming Industrial Development Commission to Economic Development Commission (Unanimous)
• Appointed Sue Clark to Trustees of the Milford Geriatric Authority (Unanimous)
• Appointed Daniel S. Wilson to the Historical Commission (Unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 gift to Milford Youth Center from Benjamin Moore & Co. (Unanimous)

Select Board

This is a procedural agenda with no specific action items listed. The board will review the meeting agenda and packet materials for its August 28, 2023 session.

• Review of August 28, 2023 meeting agenda
• Review of Select Board meeting packet

School Committees

The Milford School Committee will meet to discuss personnel updates and the 2022-2023 summative evaluation of the Superintendent. The body will also consider a new policy regarding therapy dogs. An executive session is scheduled for contract negotiations.

• Policy File IMH: Therapy Dogs Policy
• Superintendent’s 2022-2023 Summative Evaluation
• Approval of Warrant
• Executive Session for contract negotiation

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council will meet to review financial reports and discuss the status of public art projects. The council will also brainstorm new projects and review the upcoming grant schedule.

• Status of Downtown Mural
• Storage for game pieces for Game Boards and Chess Table
• B2T Tables status
• Upcoming grant schedule

The council met without a quorum, meaning no formal votes were taken on minutes, financial reports, or funding allocations. Members discussed the installation of game-piece storage libraries at Town Park and Louisa Lake and planned the promotion of the upcoming grant season.

• Tabled approval of July 18th minutes until quorum is met
• Tabled approval of financial report until quorum is met
• Tabled vote on setting aside funds for internal projects and administration
• Tabled discussion on adjusting the grant voting scale

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission is meeting to discuss potential projects for parks and ballfields. The body will also coordinate with the Milford Public Schools Facilities Subcommittee regarding athletic fields and review options for a town skatepark.

• Discussion with Steve McCabe on park and ballfield projects
• Coordination with Milford Public Schools Facilities Subcommittee on athletic fields
• Review of possibilities for a town skatepark
• Executive session to review workforce adjustments and additions

The Commission approved minutes from three previous meetings. Members discussed potential sites for a new skatepark and field conditions for baseball and softball. A proposal to use the Annex for a cricket field was discussed.

• Approved meeting minutes for 5/17/3, 6/15/23, and 8/9/23
• Tabled executive session
• Adjourned meeting at 5:08 p.m.

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review expenditures and budget items. The board will hold an executive session regarding cell tower leases on Highland Street and personnel contracts. Other discussions include roadway responsibilities with the Highway Surveyor and capital projects.

• Executive session on real estate value for cell tower leases on Highland Street
• Review of employment contracts for Department personnel
• Approval of expenditures and budget discussion
• Discussion with Highway Surveyor on roadway work responsibilities
• Review of cross connections and sprinkler systems

The Board of Water Commissioners unanimously approved several payroll and bills payable warrants. The board also reviewed water billings for May and discussed updates on capital projects and operational issues.

• Approved five payroll warrants totaling $125,351.63 (unanimous)
• Approved five bills payable warrants totaling $685,385.37 (unanimous)
• Approved May water billings in the amount of $620,505.73
• Voted to enter executive session to discuss cell tower leases on Highland Street (unanimous)

School Committees

The Long Range Facilities Planning Subcommittee is meeting to review the construction update for the Brookside Addition. The committee will also vote on the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Brookside Addition construction update

School Committees

The provided document is a 2023 meeting calendar. It does not list specific agenda items or decisions for the August 17, 2023, meeting.

Economic Development Commission

The Industrial Development Commission is meeting to discuss its role in economic development and the schedule for the 2024 Milford Comprehensive Plan. The body will also review GIS themes regarding Conservation Commission jurisdiction and former Water Co. parcels.

• Discussion of the 2024 Milford Comprehensive Plan schedule
• Review of GIS themes for Conservation Commission jurisdiction parcels
• Review of GIS themes for former Water Co. parcels

The Industrial Development Commission voted unanimously to support a proposed article for the Fall Special Town Meeting Warrant. This article proposes renaming the body to the Economic Development Commission and reducing its membership from eleven to seven members.

• Approved motion to forward proposed renaming and membership reduction article to Select Board (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on several variance and special permit applications. These requests involve dividing a property into two lots, adding to existing homes, and constructing new garages or sheds.

• Request to divide a parcel on Highland Street into two lots for single-family use
• Special permit for first and second floor additions at 114 West Street
• Variance for a new shed and gazebo at 7 Jennie D Lane
• Special permit and variance for a detached two-car garage at 29 Ravenna Street
• Variance for a home addition to allow two-family use at 42 Purchase Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved several residential variance and special permit applications. One application for a variance at 19 Highland Street was continued to the September meeting.

• Approved special permit for 114 West Street with conditions for parking, trees, and shed removal (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for 7 Jennie D Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved variance/special permit for garage at 33-0-134 (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for 20 Whip O Will Lane (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for 42 Purchase Street (Unanimous)
• Continued variance application for 19 Highland Street to September meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved July 13, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

School Committees

The committee will review financial reports and the FY23 draft annual report. The meeting includes updates on the 2023-24 school year opening, building enhancements, and a solar project update from LEE Energy Group, LLC.

• Vote on FY23 Draft Annual Report
• Vote on donation of a vehicle from S. Lagomarsino
• Review of 2023 School Building Enhancement Summary List
• Update on solar project by LEE Energy Group, LLC
• Updated Memorandum of Understanding between SRO and Upton Police Department

School Committees

The School Committee will meet to vote on the FY23 Draft Annual Report and a vehicle donation from S. Lagomarsino. The body will also discuss the 2023-24 school year opening and a solar project update from LEE Energy Group, LLC.

• Vote on FY23 Draft Annual Report
• Approval of vehicle donation from S. Lagomarsino
• Solar project update from LEE Energy Group, LLC
• Updated Memorandum of Understanding between SRO and Upton Police Department
• 2023 School Building Enhancement Summary List

School Committees

The School Committee is meeting to discuss the 2023-24 school year opening and the 2023 school building enhancement summary list. The body will vote on the FY23 draft annual report and a vehicle donation from S. Lagomarsino.

• Vote on FY23 Draft Annual Report
• Vote on vehicle donation from S. Lagomarsino
• Discussion of 2023 School Building Enhancement Summary List
• Update on Solar Project from LEE Energy Group, LLC
• Updated Memorandum of Understanding with Upton Police Department regarding SRO

Youth Commission

The Milford Youth Commission is meeting to review applicants for the Marketing and Communication Assistant position. The body intends to make a recommendation and approval for the role.

• Review of applicants for Marketing and Communication Assistant
• Recommendation and approval for Marketing and Communication Assistant

The Milford Youth Commission reviewed qualified applicants for the Marketing and Communication Assistant position. The commission voted unanimously to recommend Amari King for the role at Step 1.

• Recommended Amari King for Marketing and Communication Assistant at Step 1 (8-0)

Planning Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Milford Planning Board meeting on August 15, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials, with no specific items for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be limited to routine administrative matters.

The Board approved a 3-lot commercial subdivision for Old Cedar Court and a site plan for a new municipal swimming pool. A special permit for a 102,192 SF self-storage facility was taken under advisement. The Board also approved a new sign for the Highway Department at 95 Cedar Street.

• Approved Old Cedar Court 3-lot commercial subdivision (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Granted 9 subdivision waivers for Old Cedar Court (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Took self-storage facility special permit under advisement (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved municipal swimming pool site plan subject to sewer and highway letters (4-1)
• Approved amended site plan for Highway Department sign at 95 Cedar Street (5-0)
• Continued 146 So. Main St. site plan review to 9-5-23 (5-0)
• Continued 100 Central Street change of use review to 9-5-23 (5-0)
• Approved June 20, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to approve previous minutes and treasurer's reports. The body will discuss disability retiree earnings and an accidental disability application.

• Payroll/Expense Warrants
• Disability Retiree - Earnings in Excess
• Accidental Disability Application
• Appointed member's term expiration date of 9/14/2023

The Board approved the July 2023 Treasurer's Report and signed several payroll and disbursement warrants totaling $1,000,021.80. The Board also established a repayment plan for a retiree with excess earnings and requested a medical panel for a disability application.

• Approved Treasurer's Report for July 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $800 monthly pension deductions for retiree balance of $7,582.85 (Unanimous)
• Signed Payroll Warrant #08312023RP for $944,961.80
• Signed Cash Disbursements Warrant #08312023AP for $60.80
• Signed Cash Disbursements Warrant #08212023SS for $50,000.00
• Approved request for Medical Panel for Accidental Disability Retirement application (Perry) (Unanimous)
• Reappointed Martha White to the fifth Board position pending credit requirements by Sept 4, 2023 (Unanimous, White abstained)
• Tabled vote for July 2023 minutes to next month

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council will meet to review financial reports and discuss the status of public art projects. The body will also brainstorm new projects and review the upcoming grant schedule.

• Storage for game pieces for Game Boards and Chess Table
• Status of Downtown Mural
• Status of B2T Tables
• Upcoming grant schedule
• Financial report including balance, reimbursements, and deposits

Select Board

The Milford Select Board is meeting to review its agenda and supporting materials. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific decisions or discussions listed.

• Agenda review
• Meeting materials review

The Select Board approved a license amendment for PINZ to expand its outdoor patio and granted a new Common Victualler License to Nouria. The Board also awarded a renovation contract for the Senior Center and approved a street closure for a multicultural festival.

• Approved liquor license amendment for Fun Zone Milford, LLC dba PINZ (Unanimous)
• Approved new Common Victualler License for Nouria (Unanimous)
• Approved 'Hidden Driveway' sign and mobile speed sign placement at 399 ½ Central Street (Unanimous)
• Approved Winter Street obstruction permit for Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish festival on Sept 23, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Accepted $2,500 gift to Fire Department from Benjamin Moore & Co. (Unanimous)
• Accepted $2,500 gift to Police Department from Benjamin Moore & Co. (Unanimous)
• Awarded Senior Center upstairs room renovation contract to Full Scope Contracting, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Appointed Justin Brosnan to the Industrial Development Commission (Unanimous)

Police Chief Selection Committee

The committee is meeting to review Police Chief applications with Public Safety Consultant Chief Russ Stevens. The review will take place in executive session to protect the applicant process.

• Approval of July 27th, 2023, meeting minutes
• Executive session to review Police Chief applications with Chief Russ Stevens

Historical Commission

The commission will review previous minutes, budget reports, and correspondence. Members will also discuss appointing a new commissioner and selecting a presenter for the Annual Open House.

• Appointment of a new member to the Commission
• Discussion regarding a presenter for the Annual Open House
• Organization of Robin Philbin’s pictures
• Transfer of files onto flash drives

The Commission voted to request the appointment of Scott Wilson as a Commissioner and appointed Bill Farrell as an Associate Member. The body also set a new budget of $2,411 and appointed a new Purchasing Agent.

• Requested Board of Selectmen appoint Scott Wilson as Commissioner (Unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Wilson as Purchasing Agent (Unanimous)
• Appointed Bill Farrell as Associate Member (Unanimous)
• Set new budget at $2,411
• Accepted meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery will meet to review the Cemetery Administrator's report. The agenda includes a discussion regarding road work on Purchase Street.

• Discussion of road work on Purchase Street

The board reviewed maintenance reports and administrative updates regarding billing and potential new board members. No substantive policy or spending decisions were finalized during the meeting.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting (all in favor)
• Tabled discussion on board member stipends
• Requested Executive Session for September meeting

Parks Commission

The Milford Parks Commission will discuss the designation of work for new trail segments and potential donor ideas for upcoming projects. The board will also review a letter from the Skatepark advisory committee.

• Discussion of new trail segments and work designation
• Discussion of donor ideas for projects
• Review of Skatepark advisory committee letter
• Executive session to review workforce adjustments and additions

The Commission approved plans for the designation of work from East Coast Trailways. A request for a skatepark feasibility study was discussed, and a proposal to use the Annex for a cricket field was presented.

• Approved plans for designation of work from East Coast Trailways (Unanimous)
• Tabled discussion regarding project donors until next meeting
• Requested list of potential locations from Skatepark Committee following feasibility study request

Youth Commission

The Milford Youth Commission is meeting to approve warrants and discuss operations for the Milford Youth Center. The body will review building renovation litigation and a $60,000 state earmark for a Music/Multipurpose Media Center.

• Fund balance as of 7/31/23: $82,426.17
• Signing of warrants totaling $4,115.31 across Revolving and Maintenance accounts
• Discussion of $60K State earmark for Music/Multipurpose Media Center
• Planning for 13th Annual Fundraiser at CraftRoots Brewing on September 15, 2023
• Executive Session for contract negotiations

The Commission approved several spending warrants for camp and maintenance expenses. Members also voted to issue plaques to the Bonvino sisters and YouthWorks funders during an upcoming fundraiser.

• Approved meeting minutes from 7/11/23 (8-0-2)
• Approved six spending warrants totaling $4,675.51 (10-0)
• Approved awarding individual plaques to Maddy and Sam Bonvino and YouthWorks funders (10-0)
• Entered Executive Session for contract negotiations (10-0)

School Committees

The Long Range Facilities Planning Subcommittee will meet to discuss athletic fields and initial long-term planning for facilities.

• Athletic fields discussion
• Facility updates and initial long term planning discussion

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several Certificates of Compliance and hold public hearings for nine different Notices of Intent and one Request for Determination of Applicability.

• Notice of Intent for 391 Central St.
• Notice of Intent for Lot 1 and Lot 2 at 34 Howard St.
• Request for Determination of Applicability for 45 Silver Hill Road
• Notice of Intent for Dilla St. and Cedar St. (Old Cedar LLC)
• Notice of Intent for Lake Maspenock Dam (Town of Hopkinton, MA)

Central Mass Mosquito Control Project

The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will be in Milford on July 31 and August 7, 14, 21, and 28 to respond to resident concerns. These dates are tentative and subject to change based on weather and mosquito activity. Residents may request services via phone or the project website.

• Scheduled visits: July 31, August 7, 14, 21, 28
• Application of mosquito insecticides to site-specific areas via truck-mounted equipment
• Option for private property owners to designate property for exclusion from pesticide application

Geriatric Authority of Milford DBA Countryside Health Care of Milford

The Geriatric Authority of Milford (DBA Countryside Health Care of Milford) will meet to discuss agency business. The agenda includes a review of the year-to-date revenue and expense report through July 31, 2023.

• YTD Revenue & Expense Report for YTD 07/31/2023
• Reading of July 18, 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Friends of GAM
• Executive Session

Police Chief Selection Committee

The Police Chief Selection Committee is meeting to review applications for the Police Chief position. The committee will meet with Public Safety Consultant Chief Russ Stevens in executive session to discuss the applicants.

• Review of Police Chief applications with consultant Chief Russ Stevens
• Approval of July 6, 2023, meeting minutes

School Committees

The School Committee will conduct a review of the 2022-2023 Superintendent evaluation and discuss various facility projects. The body will also vote on the Wellness Policy and financial warrants.

• Vote on Wellness Policy (File JL)
• Updates on Brookside Modular Classroom Addition
• Updates on Milford Turf Field and Track Project
• Updates on MHS Softball Field Lighting
• Votes on warrant, professional development, gifts, and grants

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to conduct general business and address new items. The board is scheduled to vote on condo present interests for FY24 and discuss the release of overlay surplus.

• Vote on condo present interests FY24
• Discussion on Release Overlay Surplus
• Approval of June 14, 2023 minutes

The Board of Assessors approved the release of excess overlay funds for fiscal years 2016 and 2017. The board also voted to assess fiscal year 2024 present interests for a list of specific units.

• Approved release of $250,000 excess overlay for fiscal year 2016 (unanimous)
• Approved release of $250,000 excess overlay for fiscal year 2017 (unanimous)
• Approved assessment of fiscal year 2024 present interests for specified units (unanimous)
• Approved June 14, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Central Mass Mosquito Control Project

The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project notified the Milford Board of Health of tentative dates for personnel to respond to resident mosquito concerns. These visits are scheduled for July 5, 10, 17, and 24, subject to weather and mosquito activity.

• Scheduled service dates: July 5, 10, 17, and 24
• Option for residents to designate private property for exclusion from pesticide application per 333CMR13.03(1)(a)

Select Board

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The Select Board will review the agenda and meeting materials, which are provided as PDF documents.

The Select Board approved the transfer of alcoholic beverages and entertainment licenses for Central Tavern to CT Bar, Inc. The Board also awarded a flooring installation contract for the Senior Center to Business Floors, Incorporated and authorized new 'No Parking' signage on Grove Street.

• Approved transfer of Common Victualler All Alcoholic Beverages, Common Victualler, and Entertainment licenses to CT Bar, Inc. dba Central Tavern (Unanimous)
• Awarded Senior Center flooring installation contract to Business Floors, Incorporated (Unanimous)
• Approved 'No Parking' signs on the odd side of Grove Street and 'No Parking Here to Corner' signs on each corner (Unanimous)
• Appointed Christina Weich to the Milford Youth Commission (Unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Local Building Inspector Ricardo Tersaratto (Unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Conservation Commission member Noel Bon Tempo (Unanimous)
• Accepted $50.00 gift to Veterans Department from Joanne M. Rosen (Unanimous)
• Accepted gifts to Police Family Services totaling $5,035.00 (Unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Industrial Development Commission is meeting to discuss its role in economic development. The body will review the 2024 Milford Comprehensive Plan schedule and specific GIS themes.

• 2024 Milford Comprehensive Plan schedule
• GIS themes regarding Con. Com. Jurisdiction parcels
• GIS themes regarding Former Water Co. parcels

The commission discussed a proposed article for the Fall Special Town Meeting to rename the body to the Economic Development Commission and reduce membership from eleven to seven. The board also reviewed the schedule and funding for the 2024 Milford Comprehensive Plan. No formal votes were taken.

Department of Public Utilities

The Department of Public Utilities is holding a public hearing regarding a petition by National Grid to modify its 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan. The proposal seeks to add a demonstration project to reduce energy use and greenhouse gas emissions from refrigerant leaks in the commercial and industrial sector.

• Proposed $950,000 budget for a refrigerant management demonstration project
• Proposed transfer of $950,000 from existing C&I sector budget to fund the project
• Evaluation of leak detection, measurement, and repair in refrigeration systems
• Evaluation of retrofitting high-GWP refrigerants with lower-GWP alternatives
• Virtual public hearing scheduled for July 20, 2023

Post 911 Committee

The provided document is a meeting notice for the Post 911 Committee. The text is largely illegible and does not list specific agenda items or discussion topics.

Commission on Disability

The Commission will review the Treasurer's Report and approve previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes updates regarding a suicide awareness/mental health event and bus/discount transportation.

• Approval of Treasurer’s Report for 26830 Fund ($9,988.26)
• Review of 549-5780 Miscellaneous Expenses Budget remaining ($1,130.00)
• Review of 24550 Fund Commission on Disability balance ($25.40)
• Update on suicide awareness/mental health event
• Update on bus/discount transportation

The Commission on Disability approved the June 21, 2023, meeting minutes and the treasurer's report. Members discussed potential promotional materials and planning for a suicide awareness and mental health resource fair.

• Approved minutes from June 21, 2023
• Approved Treasurer's Report

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee Geriatric Subcommittee is meeting to discuss financial results and projections. No other specific agenda items were listed.

• Discussion of financial results and projections

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review expenditures and budget items. The agenda includes an executive session regarding real estate values for cell tower leases on Highland Street. The board will also discuss capital projects and operational issues.

• Executive session on Highland Street cell tower lease real estate values
• Approval of expenditures and budget discussion
• Review of capital projects
• Discussion of cross connections and sprinkler systems

The Board of Water Commissioners unanimously approved amendments to the Rules and Regulations regarding cross connections between well water irrigation and domestic service. The commission also approved payroll and bills payable warrants and May water billings. Other items discussed included a plant shutdown caused by lightning and updates on several capital projects.

• Approved amendments to Rules and Regulations for cross connections and sprinkler systems (unanimous)
• Approved May water billings of $551,288.16
• Approved payroll warrants 23-50, 23-51, 23-52, 24-01, 24-02, and 24-03 (unanimous)
• Approved bills payable warrants 23-50, 23-51, 23-52, 23-53, 24-02, and 24-03 (unanimous)
• Approved June 6, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Voted to enter executive session to discuss cell tower leases on Highland Street (unanimous)

Geriatric Authority of Milford DBA Countryside Health Care of Milford

The Geriatric Authority of Milford (DBA Countryside Health Care of Milford) will meet to discuss the Friends of GAM and review the revenue and expense report for the period ending June 30, 2023.

• YTD Revenue & Expense Report for YTD 06/30/2023
• Friends of GAM discussion
• Reading of June 20, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and treasurer's reports. The board will discuss payroll and expense warrants and note an appointed member's term expiration on September 14, 2023.

• Approval of May and June 2023 Treasurer's Reports
• Review of Payroll/Expense Warrants
• Discussion of appointed member's term expiration on 9/14/2023

The Board approved the June 20 meeting minutes and Treasurer's reports for May and June 2023. Members signed payroll and cash disbursement warrants totaling $950,554.86. A discussion regarding an appointed member's term expiration was tabled.

• Approved June 20 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved May 2023 Treasurer's Report (2-0)
• Approved June 2023 Treasurer's Report (2-0)
• Signed Payroll Warrant #07312023RP for $942,003.35
• Signed Cash Disbursements Warrant #07012023R for $4,417.03
• Signed Cash Disbursements Warrant #07012023T for $4,134.48
• Tabled appointed member's term expiration date of 09/14/2023

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss bills, payroll, and several sewer connection permit applications. The board will also review a site plan for the municipal pool on Granite Street and a contract extension for Attorney Gerald Moody.

• Connection permit applications for 27 Maple Street, 108 East Main Street, 80 Sumner Street, 45 Silver Hill Road, 18 Colonial Road, and 393 Fortune Blvd
• Site Plan Review for Granite Street (Municipal Pool)
• Sewer Connection Exhibit Plan for Off Dilla Street (Old Cedar LLC)
• 108 National Street (Milford Power LLC)
• Contract extension for Atty. Gerald Moody

The Board of Sewer Commissioners approved connection permits for several properties and a revised sewer alignment for Purchase Street. Several other applications were tabled or passed-over until the August 29 meeting pending further data.

• Approved Department Bills Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Department Payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Revised Sewer Alignment/Profile for #142A & #142B Purchase Street (unanimous)
• Approved Connection Permit for #27 Maple Street (Rentschler Biopharma Inc) (unanimous)
• Approved Connection Permit for #108 East Main Street (Geara Realty Inc.) (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan Review for #80 Sumner Street (Granite Bldg. Realty LLC) (2-1, Cenedella abstained)
• Approved Connection Permit for #18 Colonial Road (The Milford Groves) (unanimous)
• Tabled Connection Permit for 393 Fortune Blvd. (Legal Seafoods) until August 29 (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council will hold elections for Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. Members will discuss 2024 grant fund priorities and reorganize subcommittees for Public Art and Celebrate Milford. The meeting also includes a review of the 2023 grants status.

• Election of officers: Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Determination of 2024 grant fund priorities for publication by Sept. 1
• Status update on 2023 grants
• Discussion on public art including a downtown mural and game boards/chess table storage
• Reorganization of Public Art and Celebrate Milford subcommittees

The Council appointed a new Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary. Members approved the financial report and voted to maintain the prior year's grant priorities for 2024. A subcommittee was formed to research storage for game pieces for the public art project.

• Approved June 20th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with expected balance of $4,575.86 (unanimous)
• Appointed Geri Eddins as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Sandra Buckley as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Martin Montoya as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Appointed Sara Vono-Caires as Secretary (unanimous)
• Accepted prior year's grant priorities for 2024 (unanimous)
• Formed subcommittee for game piece storage (Ebbi, Jenny, and Christina)

Central Mass Mosquito Control Project

The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will be in Milford on July 5, 10, 17, and 24 to respond to resident concerns. These dates are tentative and subject to change based on weather and mosquito activity.

• Scheduled service dates: July 5, 10, 17, and 24
• Application of mosquito insecticides to site-specific areas via truck-mounted equipment
• Option for private property owners to be excluded from pesticide applications per 333CMR13.03(1)(a)

Post 911 Committee

The Post 911 Committee is meeting to discuss the design of a monument. The provided agenda is a notice of meeting with limited detail.

• Discussion of monument design

Veterans’ Advisory Council

The Veterans’ Advisory Council met to conduct business and discuss items on the agenda. The provided notice does not list specific topics of discussion beyond general business.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider three applications for special permits and variances. These requests involve land use changes for business and residential purposes.

• Special Permit for motorized construction equipment sales, rental, and service at 170 East Main Street
• Variance to divide a property on Highland Street (Assessors Sheet 49, Lot 388) into two lots
• Special Permit to construct a supplemental suite for parents at 60 Highland Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a special permit for an equipment rental facility due to safety and zoning concerns. The board approved a special permit for a residential addition at 60 Highland Street and continued a variance request for 19 Highland Street to the August meeting.

• Denied special permit for Estevao Costa's 'ETS Equipment Rental' facility (3-1-1)
• Approved special permit for residential addition at 60 Highland Street (Unanimous)
• Continued variance application for 19 Highland Street to August meeting (Unanimous)
• Approved June 8, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an open session and an executive session. The executive session is scheduled to discuss legal advice regarding the civil action O'Loughlin v Town of Milford et al.

• Executive session regarding O'Loughlin v Town of Milford et al (Worcester Superior Court Civil Action No. 1885CV01750C)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review budget updates for FY2023 and FY2024. The board is also discussing updates to the capital plan and the development of a strategic plan.

• FY2023 final and FY2024 budget updates
• Elevator Modernization Project update
• Fire Suppression update
• General Conduct Policy for library policies
• Strategic planning committee members and survey development

The Board approved the minutes from the June 8 meeting and the current warrants. No other substantive votes were recorded, though the Board discussed parking, security cameras, and policy updates.

• Approved June 8 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 absent)
• Approved warrants (Unanimous)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will meet to discuss the reorganization of the HR Director. The board will also consider the approval of the July clerk payroll and minutes from the June 21, 2023 meeting.

• HR Director reorganization
• Approval of July clerk payroll
• Approval of June 21, 2023 minutes

The Personnel Board reorganized its leadership and approved the July 2023 Clerk Payroll. The board also noted the resignation of HR Director Kristin Melpignano.

• Elected Brian Long as Chairman (Unanimous)
• Elected Tarik Miranda as Vice Chairman (Unanimous)
• Approved June 21, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved July 2023 Clerk Payroll (Unanimous)

Planning Board

This is a procedural Planning Board meeting agenda with no listed substantive items. The agenda contains only the agenda itself and a meeting materials packet; no specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are identified.

• Agenda document
• Meeting materials packet (7-11-23_PLANNING_BOARD_AGENDA_PACKET.PDF)

The Board approved an amended site plan for a management office and parking expansion at 18 Colonial Road. It also issued several referrals to the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding business and residential requests. Two public hearings and a municipal pool project were continued to August.

• Approved amended site plan for management office and parking at 18 Colonial Road
• Approved 81-P plans for 34 Howard Street
• Forwarded favorable report to ZBA for equipment rental business at 170 East Main Street (3-1)
• Forwarded unfavorable report to ZBA for lot division at 19 Highland Street
• Forwarded favorable report to ZBA for supplemental suite at 60 Highland Street
• Continued public hearings for 'Old Cedar Court' subdivision and storage facility to 8-15-23
• Continued site plan review for municipal swimming pool at 35 Granite Street to 8-15-23

Town Meeting Study and Improvement Committee

The committee will discuss the status of the Town Meeting Procedural Guide and the authorization status of email addresses for Town Meeting members. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding Warrant Article 11 from the May 9, 2023, Annual Town Meeting.

• Approval of May 18, 2023, meeting minutes
• Discussion of May 9, 2023, ATM Warrant Article 11 Issue
• Review of Town Meeting Procedural Guide status
• Review of Town Meeting Member's Email Address Authorization Status

The committee elected its Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk. Members discussed challenges regarding email communication with Town Meeting Members and reviewed a procedural issue from the May 9 Annual Town Meeting.

• Elected Renaldo A. DeLuzio as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Brian Long as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Christine Crean as Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved proceeding with a reminder email to Town Meeting Members regarding email authorization

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review budget reports for FY 23 and FY 24. The board will also discuss renovations and capital improvements for the senior center.

• Budget reports for FY 23 and FY 24
• Capital improvements including landscaping, new chairs, and Sue Clark Great Room sign
• Renovations update
• Grab and Go Lunches
• Summer schedule of events

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission is meeting to welcome new board members and vote on reorganization. The body will review a fund balance of $77,353.08 and sign several maintenance and revolving account warrants. The meeting includes a report on summer camp registrations and building renovation updates.

• Signing of warrants including a $5,536.00 Maintenance Account payment
• Discussion of $60K State earmark for Music/Multipurpose Media Center
• Welcome of new members Gail Jussaume, Jonathan Capece, and William Farrell
• Review of Marketing & Communications Assistant posting at $23.11/hr
• Report of 101 campers registered for Summer Camp

The Commission approved the posting of a Marketing & Communications Assistant position and authorized several maintenance and revolving account payments. The board also reorganized its leadership and set a recurring monthly meeting schedule.

• Approved posting Marketing & Communications Assistant position at $23.11/hr (9-0)
• Approved spending warrants totaling $9,338.16 (9-0)
• Elected Brendan Rickert as Chair and Stacey Darling as Vice-Chair (9-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 6/13/23 (8-0)
• Set monthly meeting time for 6:30 pm on the second Tuesday of the month

Housing Authority

The Board will review monthly expenditures and various modernization projects funded by DHCD. Members will vote on a Community Room Policy and the potential cancellation and redesign of the Greenleaf Laundry Room project.

• Vote on Community Room Policy
• Consideration to cancel and re-design DHCD#185080 Greenleaf Laundry Room Project
• Review of DHCD #185082 ARPA Targeted Award for Federal Pacific and Fire Alarm Panels
• Review of DHCD #185081 Greenleaf Paving & Sidewalks
• Review of DHCD #185094 Replace Exterior Doors Beach Street

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery and the Milford Select Board will meet to take joint action on filling two trustee vacancies. These vacancies were created by the resignations of two trustees.

• Appointment of two Trustees to fill vacancies caused by resignations

Central Mass Mosquito Control Project

The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will be in Milford on July 5, 10, 17, and 24 to respond to resident concerns. These dates are tentative and subject to change based on weather and mosquito activity.

• Scheduled service dates: July 5, 10, 17, and 24
• Application of mosquito insecticides to site-specific areas via truck mounted equipment
• Option for private property owners to be designated for exclusion from pesticide application

Select Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Milford Select Board meeting on July 10, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions detailed. The meeting appears to be scheduled, but no substantive business is listed in the provided text.

• No specific items listed beyond agenda and meeting materials

The Select Board appointed Adriana Robaina as Human Resources Director and adopted a new police policy for All-Terrain Vehicles. The Board also approved the inclusion of the Upper Charles Trail in the East Coast Greenway Trail spine route and authorized new stop signs at South Main and Fruit Streets.

• Adopted Police Department ATV Policy (Unanimous)
• Approved inclusion of Upper Charles Trail in East Coast Greenway Trail route, contingent on Town Counsel review (Unanimous)
• Appointed Adriana Robaina as Human Resources Director at a starting salary of $108,763.00 (Unanimous)
• Accepted $100.00 gift from Kathleen DiBari to the Milford Fire Department (Unanimous)
• Appointed Michael K. Walsh as MWRTA representative and John Charbonneau as designee (Unanimous)
• Approved installation of four-way stop signs at South Main Street and Fruit Street and a warning sign past Pinz (Unanimous)
• Signed the warrant (Unanimous)
• Approved June 26, 2023 Regular Session Minutes (Unanimous)

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet for an open session and a joint executive session with the Milford Select Board. The executive session is scheduled to discuss security personnel, devices, or strategies for sewer systems.

• Joint executive session with Milford Select Board regarding sewer system security

Milford Upper Charles Trail Committee

The committee will meet to review previous minutes and handle administrative items. The primary topic of discussion is the endorsement of the East Coast Greenway Initiative.

• East Coast Greenway Initiative Endorsement

The committee approved a proposal to request Select Board endorsement for including the Milford Upper Charles Trail in the East Coast Greenway signage program. Members discussed an alternative on-road route to avoid steep slopes. The committee also received updates on property path proposals and project funding.

• Approved May 9, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved proceeding with East Coast Greenway presentation to Select Board (4-1 abstention)
• Recommended against pursuing the proposed connection from Parkhurst St. to the trail

Police Chief Selection Committee

The committee is meeting to review Police Chief applications with Public Safety Consultant Chief Russ Stevens. This portion of the meeting will be conducted in Executive Session.

• Review of Police Chief applications with consultant Chief Russ Stevens
• Approval of June 8, 2023, meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review several Notices of Intent and a Determination of Applicability. The body will also address enforcement orders and certificates of compliance for various properties.

• Public hearings for Notices of Intent including Fino Field (Milford Parks Department) and Lake Maspenock Dam (Town of Hopkinton)
• Notice of Intent hearings for 26 Beaver St, 58 Howard St, 34 Howard St, Dilla Street, Cedar Street, 500 Fortune Blvd, and 31 Beaver St
• Determination of Applicability for 324 West Street
• Enforcement orders for 115 South Main St, 26-28 Pine Island Rd, and 27 Oliver Street
• Certificates of Compliance for 3 Gordon Drive, Walden Woods, and 196 East Main Street

The Commission approved several Orders of Conditions and Certificates of Compliance for residential and commercial sites. Two public hearings were continued for further review, and the board re-elected Joseph Zacchilli as Chair.

• Approved June 1, 2023, minutes (3-1 abstention)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 3 Gordon Drive (4-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for Fino Field (4-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 26 Beaver Street (4-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 58 Howard Street (4-0)
• Issued negative determination for 324 West Street (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 196 East Main Street (4-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 31 Beaver St (4-0)

Central Mass Mosquito Control Project

The Central Massachusetts Mosquito Control Project will be in Milford on July 5, 10, 17, and 24 to respond to resident concerns. These dates are tentative and subject to change based on weather and mosquito activity.

• Scheduled service dates: July 5, 10, 17, and 24
• Application of mosquito insecticides to site-specific areas via truck mounted equipment
• Option for private property owners to be designated for exclusion from pesticide applications

Finance Committee

The Milford Finance Committee-Executive Sub-Committee is meeting to review transfers of appropriations submitted by the Finance Director.

• Review of Finance Director 33B transfers of appropriations

The Finance Executive Committee approved a series of Ch.44 Sec.33B fund transfers between various department line items. Chris Morin recommended reviewing the Transfer Station budget for a future Town Meeting.

• Approved Ch.44, Sec.33B Transfer Funds Between Line Items (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings regarding several restaurant license transfers. The meeting also includes discussions on various town appointments, resignations, and year-end financial transfers.

• License transfer for Southside Asian Cuisine, Inc.
• License transfer for Sabatino's Sorrento, Inc.
• License transfer for JMB Sabor Brasileiro, Inc.
• One Day Wine and Malt License for Doubletree Hotel Milford
• FY 23 year-end transfers with the Finance Director

The Select Board approved several liquor and entertainment license transfers for local businesses and a one-day permit for the Double Tree Hotel. The Board also processed numerous municipal appointments, re-appointments, and resignations across various town committees.

• Approved liquor license transfer to Southside Asian Cuisine, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved liquor and entertainment license transfer to Sabatino’s Sorrento, Inc. and a license pledge (Unanimous)
• Approved Common Victualler License transfer to JMB Sabor Brasileiro, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved one-day wine and malt license for Double Tree Hotel charity event (Unanimous)
• Approved year-end financial transfers recommended by Finance Director (Unanimous)
• Appointed Brian Long to Personnel Board and Lauren Wilton to Finance Committee (Unanimous)
• Appointed Christina Wiech to Cultural Council and four members to Youth Commission (Unanimous)
• Scheduled July 10 meeting to fill Vernon Grove Cemetery Trustee vacancies (Unanimous)

Metrowest Regional Transit Authority

The board will meet to discuss and approve the final budget for fiscal year 2024. The meeting also includes a discussion on an Architecture and Engineering (A&E) contract and board reorganization.

• Approval of FY24 Final Budget
• Discussion and approval of A&E Contract
• Board Reorganization FY24

School Committees

The School Committee will review bids for the removal and replacement of the track and turf field at Milford High School. The committee is expected to vote on and award a bid during the meeting.

• Review of bids for removal and replacement of Track and Turf Field at MHS
• Vote and award of bid for MHS field project

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will meet to approve clerk payroll for May and June. The agenda also includes items regarding reorganization and the HR Director.

• Approval of May and June clerk payroll
• Discussion of HR Director
• Reorganization
• Approval of April 12 and April 20, 2023 minutes

The Personnel Board approved the clerk payroll for May and June and the minutes from April 12 and April 20, 2023. Chairman Jim Ligor announced his resignation at the end of his term. The board will review membership applications and reorganize at the next meeting.

• Approved April 12, 2023 and April 20, 2023 minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved May and June Clerk Payroll (Unanimous)

Commission on Disability

The Commission will review the Treasurer's Report regarding various funds and discuss updates on a suicide awareness and mental health event. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes.

• Approval of Treasurer’s Report for Fund 26830 (Handicapped Fines Account) showing $9,588.26
• Review of remaining Miscellaneous Expenses Budget of $1,130.00
• Update on suicide awareness/mental health event

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will meet in executive session. The sole listed purpose of the meeting is to conduct interviews for part-time seasonal positions.

• Interviews for part-time seasonal positions

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss a proposal from the Planning Board. The session also includes reports from subcommittees and an update from the Finance Director.

• Planning Board Proposal
• Finance Director update
• Subcommittee reports
• Elections

The committee elected its Chairman, Vice-Chairman, and Executive Committee. The Executive Committee was authorized to conduct business during the summer months. The committee also discussed potential costs for phone systems and vehicle needs for the Fire and Assessors departments.

• Approved 5-10-23 Minutes
• Elected Al Correia as Chairman
• Elected Brant Hornberger as Vice-Chairman
• Elected Mike Nicholson, Carly Kearnan, and Chris Morin to the Executive Committee
• Authorized Executive Committee to conduct business over summer months

Planning Board

This is a procedural agenda with no listed substantive items. The board is meeting on June 20, 2023, with only the agenda and a meeting packet provided as documents. No specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings are identified in the agenda text.

• No specific items listed beyond agenda and meeting materials

The Planning Board approved amended site plans for Rentschler Biopharma Inc. and Consigli Construction Co, Inc. Two other site plan applications were continued to the August 15, 2023 meeting. The board also approved the minutes from the May 16, 2023 meeting.

• Approved minutes of May 16, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Continued 146 So. Main St. site plan to 8-15-23 (5-0)
• Approved amended site plan for 27 Maple Street (5-0)
• Continued 18 Colonial Road site plan to 8-15-23 (5-0)
• Approved amended site plan for 80 Sumner Street (4-1)

Geriatric Authority of Milford DBA Countryside Health Care of Milford

The Geriatric Authority of Milford is meeting to review the revenue and expense report for the period ending May 31, 2023. The board will also discuss the Friends of GAM and address previous and new business.

• YTD Revenue & Expense Report for YTD 05/31/2023
• Friends of GAM
• Reading of May 16, 2023 Meeting Minutes

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board is meeting to review the FY2024 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The board will also consider payroll and expense warrants and the 2022 Annual Statement.

• FY2024 COLA
• Payroll/Expense Warrants
• 2022 Annual Statement
• May 2023 Treasurer's Reports

The Board unanimously approved a 3% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for members retired after June 30, 2022. The Board also signed payroll and disbursement warrants and the Annual Statement.

• Approved 3% COLA increase effective July 1, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved May 16, 2023 meeting minutes (3-2)
• Tabled approval of May Treasurer's Report
• Signed Payroll Warrant #06302023RP for $927,155.54
• Signed Cash Disbursements Warrant #06142023AP for $23,517.27
• Signed Cash Disbursements Warrant #03312023RT for $365,655.56
• Signed Annual Statement

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council will meet to discuss the status of 2023 grants and various public art initiatives. The body will also review a community input survey for 2023-24 and the status of an open membership seat.

• 2023 Grants status
• Multicultural Performance Stage and Tent at Celebrate Milford
• Public art projects including Downtown Mural and Game Boards and Chess Table
• Community Input Survey for 2023-24
• 2024 Festival & Project Grant

The Council approved the appointment of Christina to a vacant seat and voted to hold the Celebrate Milford event in 2024 if a $2,500 grant is received. Members also accepted the financial report and approved the May 16th meeting minutes.

• Approved May 16th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report with balance of $3,394.44 (unanimous)
• Appointed Christina to vacant position (unanimous)
• Approved commitment to Celebrate Milford 2024 pending $2,500 MassCultural grant (unanimous)
• Decided against holding grant awarding receptions

School Committees

The provided document is a meeting calendar for the 2023 calendar year. It does not list specific agenda items or decisions for the June 15, 2023, meeting.

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to sign the warrant and review reports from the Town Administrator. The agenda includes a recommendation for appointing an Assistant Town Administrator/Economic Development Director.

• Recommendation for Appointment of Assistant Town Administrator/Economic Development Director
• Request from Town of Hopkinton for a By-Law filing fee waiver
• Update on Fire Department Collective Bargaining
• Executive session regarding marketing and value of Town-owned real estate
• Executive session regarding legal advice for O’Loughlin v Town of Milford et al

The Select Board approved a waiver of municipal filing fees for the Town of Hopkinton regarding a Notice of Intent for the Lake Maspenock Dam. The Board rescheduled a recommendation for the Assistant Town Administrator/Economic Development Director appointment. The meeting included an executive session regarding labor counsel, town assets, and litigation.

• Approved waiver of Municipal Filing Fees for Town of Hopkinton's Lake Maspenock Dam access route (UNANIMOUS)
• Rescheduled recommendation for Assistant Town Administrator/Economic Development Director appointment
• Entered Executive Session for Fire Department Collective Bargaining, town property value, and O’Loughlin v Town of Milford litigation

School Committees

The Milford School Committee will meet to vote on the appointment of a Director of Nursing and a Community Use Board Member. Members will discuss naming the Administration Wing at Stacy Middle School and review the 2023-24 Student/Parent Handbooks. The committee will also consider a budget transfer request and the declaration of technology equipment as surplus.

• Appointment of Director of Nursing
• FY2023 Budget Transfer Request
• Declaration of MPS Technology Equipment as surplus
• First reading of Policy File JL: Wellness Policy
• Appointment of Community Use Board Member

School Committees

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates to student wellness, fundraising, and school safety policies. The body will also continue reviewing multiple policies within the Fiscal Management section.

• Policy File JL: Student Wellness
• Policy File GBEDB: Fundraising & Solicitations
• Policy File EBC: School Safety
• Review of Section D - Fiscal Management policies including Budget Planning and Purchasing

Parks Commission

The Milford Parks Commission will discuss several requests for memorials and name engravings at town parks. The board will also review a donation request for a bike repair station and evaluate applicants for a part-time position.

• Name engraving at Draper Park
• Bike repair station donation request
• Memorial for local athlete
• Memorial bench installation near new pavilion area
• Review of part-time position applicants

The Commission approved the installation of a memorial bench at Louisa Lake and a donated bike repair station at the Route 85 parking lot. It also approved name engraving at Draper Park. A discussion regarding a memorial for a local athlete was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved engraving at Draper Park (Unanimous)
• Approved donation of bike repair station from Kevin Keenan for the bike path (Unanimous)
• Approved installation of a donated bench at Louisa Lake near the new pavilion (Unanimous)
• Continued discussion for local athlete memorial to the next meeting (Unanimous)
• Selected 4 applicants for interviews for a part-time position on June 21, 2023

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss a proposal from the Planning Board. The session also includes reports from subcommittees and an update from the Finance Director.

• Planning Board Proposal
• Subcommittee Reports
• Finance Director update
• Elections

School Committees

The School Committee will meet to vote on out-of-country field trips to Japan and Europe. The body will also consider a contract award for underground storage tank removal and a line item transfer for utilities and bus fuel escalation.

• Pre-approval for June 2025 Japan field trip and final approval for April 2024 Europe field trip
• Underground storage tank removal contract award
• Line item transfer for utilities and bus fuel escalation
• Treasurer's right-to-borrow vote
• Superintendent's FY23 goal attainment confirmation

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss technology upgrades and sign various financial reports. The session includes an executive session to review tax exemption applications and Appellate Tax Board hearings.

• Zobrio software upgrade
• Patriot server upgrades, backups, and GIS links
• Religious exemption application for Shalom Community Corp, 55 Exchange Street
• Discussion regarding inspection vehicle and Finance Committee meeting
• ATB hearings for NStar, Massachusetts Electric, Linear Retail, and Charles Zarba

The Board certified that no changes were made to FY2023 assessments and approved several financial reimbursement requests. Members also elected a Board Chair and received updates on software and server upgrades.

• Nominated Joshua Lioce as Chair (unanimous)
• Approved April 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Signed Omitted and Revised Report certifying no changes to FY2023 assessments
• Signed LA13A Amended Growth Report reflecting 83,400 of abated growth for FY2023
• Signed 2022 Motor Vehicle Excise Reimbursement Request for $4,429.92
• Signed FY2023 Exemption Reimbursement Request for $73,737.42

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee Capital Subcommittee is meeting to review capital plans for General Government and the Fire Department. The committee will also review the General Capital Plan.

• Review of General Government capital plan
• Review of Fire Department Capital Plan
• Review of General Capital Plan

Historical Commission

The commission will discuss old business regarding ceiling repairs in Memorial Hall and organizing photo collections. The meeting also includes updates on new IT equipment and planning for the Annual Open House.

• Repair ceilings in Memorial Hall
• Organize Robin Philbin’s pictures
• Upgrade computer and printer
• Museum opening following Memorial Day

The Commission approved the minutes from the May meeting. The body reported the completion of digital duplication for historical binders and a photo inventory of museum artifacts.

• Approved May meeting minutes
• Closed yearly budget as of June 15

Blackstone Valley Regional Emergency Planning Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss the start of updated hazardous material plans and EPA Tier II reporting software. Members will also review a regional training opportunity for handling contaminated patients and PPE donations from MEMA.

• Presentation by Chief JJ Burke on updated hazardous material plans
• Discussion of EPA Tier II Reporting software and WebEOC depository
• Development of regional training for handling contaminated patients
• MEMA donation of PPE reported by Kevin Filchak
• Review of Tier II reports submitted to the State

4th of July Parade Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct final discussions and preparation for the 4th of July parade. The session will focus on a to-do list and final talks.

• Parade preparation and to-do list discussion

Youth Commission

The Milford Youth Commission is meeting to approve warrants, discuss the YouthWorks grant budget, and review staffing recommendations. The body will also discuss building renovations and a $60,000 state earmark for a Music/Multipurpose Media Center.

• YouthWorks Grant total budget of $312,891.18
• State earmark of $60,000 for Music/Multipurpose Media Center
• Warrants for payment including a $11,895.45 Revolving Account payment
• Proposed Marketing & Communications Assistant position at $23.11/hr
• Fund balance as of 5/31/23: $75,968.45

The Commission approved several warrants for golf tournament and summer camp expenses. It also authorized the hiring of summer program staff and student placements via the YouthWorks grant. Additionally, the board voted to waive rental fees for a MassHire Job Fair.

• Approved meeting minutes from 5/9/23 (6-0) and 5/16/23 (5-0-1)
• Approved signing of six warrants totaling $21,043.42 (6-0)
• Approved hiring Lauren Flanagan for the summer program (6-0)
• Approved hiring nominated students for YouthWorks Tier 3 and 4 placements (6-0)
• Approved waiving rental fees for MassHire (6-0)
• Postponed reorganization vote to the next meeting

Housing Authority

The Board will review financial statements and expenditures for May 2023. Members will discuss modernization projects funded by DHCD and vote on a community room policy and employee vacation carry over.

• DHCD #185082 ARPA Targeted Award for Federal Pacific and Fire Alarm Panels
• DHCD #185080 Greenleaf Laundry Room modernization
• DHCD #185081 Greenleaf Paving & Sidewalks modernization
• DHCD #185068 Vacant Unit Initiatives for 5 units
• Vote on Community Room Policy

School Committees

The School Committee will meet in executive session to discuss non-union contracts. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Executive session regarding non-union contracts

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees is meeting for an executive session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss criminal charges pending against Library Trustee Scott Vecchiolla.

• Executive session regarding pending criminal charges against Trustee Scott Vecchiolla

The Board of Library Trustees approved a salary increase for the Director and hired Mary Braney as a strategic plan consultant. Following an executive session, the board unanimously requested the resignation of member Scott Vecchiolla. The board also approved the warrants and the May 11 meeting minutes.

• Approved May 11 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved warrants (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Director (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Mary Braney as consultant (unanimous)
• Requested resignation of board member Scott Vecchiolla (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings to consider three separate applications for variances and special permits. These requests involve property setbacks, building additions, and the division of a residential lot.

• Variance request for a shed at 10 Bandy Lane
• Variance request for a building addition at 5 Annie J Circle
• Variance and Special Permit request to divide 15 Draper Park into two parcels for a single-family house and two-family construction

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved three variance requests for residential properties. One approval included specific landscaping and fencing conditions to resolve neighbor disputes.

• Approved variance for Alexander Piscia at 10 Bandy Lane with conditions to remove arborvitae from abutter's property, install a white vinyl fence, and create an elevated shrub bed (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for Kevin Tomaso at 5 Annie J Circle as submitted (Unanimous)
• Approved variance for Gomes Realty Trust at 15 Draper Park as submitted (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the May 11, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

Police Chief Selection Committee

The Police Chief Selection Committee is meeting to approve previous minutes and receive an update from Public Safety Consultant Chief Russell Stevens.

• Update from Public Safety Consultant Chief Russell Stevens
• Approval of April 27, 2023, meeting minutes

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery will meet to approve previous minutes and receive a report from the Cemetery Administrator. The agenda contains no specific new or old business items for decision.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Cemetery Administrator Report

The Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery approved an increase in the opening charge to match payments made to Braza. The board also reviewed groundskeeping budgets and discussed adding Purchase Street to the CemSites system.

• Approved increasing opening charge from $900 to $1,100 (all in favor)
• Accepted meeting minutes (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Board approved the minutes from the May 16 meeting and endorsed a corrected Mylar plan for 1-3 Industrial Road. Public hearings were held for a proposed 3-lot commercial subdivision and a 102,192 SF self-storage facility at Old Cedar Court, but no final decision was recorded on these items.

• Approved minutes of 5-16-23 meeting (5-0)
• Endorsed corrected 81-P Land Court Plan mylar for 1-3 Industrial Road (5-0)

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners approved May water billings of $568,749.98 and several payroll and bills payable warrants. Members discussed budget constraints and the status of the Godfrey Brook and Congress Street projects. A discussion on cell tower leases was deferred.

• Approved minutes of May 9, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved May water billings of $568,749.98
• Approved six payroll warrants totaling $136,826.76 (unanimous)
• Approved six bills payable warrants totaling $353,062.90 (unanimous)
• Deferred discussion on cell tower leases

Sewer Commission

The Board approved several connection permits and site plan reviews for residential and commercial properties. The Commission also accepted engineering recommendations for FY2024 chemical bids, some of which are subject to product testing.

• Approved Department Bills Schedule
• Approved Department Payroll
• Approved May reimbursement for FY023 Sewer Use Fees
• Approved Connection Permit for #27 Maple Street (Rentschler Biopharma Inc)
• Approved Connection Permit for #339 Purchase Street (Daniel Kamitian)
• Approved Connection Permits for #7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18 & 20 Kodiak Lane
• Approved Special Permit/Site Plan Review and Definitive Subdivision Plan for 80 Old Cedar Court
• Approved FY2024 chemical bids for Hydrated Lime, Polymerized Aluminum Coagulant, Liquid Polymer, and Cationic Emulsion Polymer

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding a joint pole location petition for National Grid and Verizon New England on Sumner Street. The board will also consider new business including a gift to the Skate Park Project and one-day licenses for Powerless, Inc.

• Public hearing: National Grid and Verizon New England petition for Joint Pole Location on Sumner Street
• New business: Naming of a room at the Senior Center
• New business: Gift from Donald & Marilyn Comastra to Skate Park Project
• New business: One Day Beer and Wine License and One Day Entertainment License for Powerless, Inc. dba The Tradesman
• Executive Session regarding legal advice for Milford Youth Center

The Select Board approved a petition for National Grid and Verizon to install and relocate utility poles on Sumner Street. The Board also issued a one-day beer, wine, and entertainment license for a concert on West Street. Additionally, the Board named a room at the Senior Center and accepted a gift for the Skate Park Project.

• Approved installation of 3 JO Poles and relocation of 1 JO Pole on Sumner Street (Unanimous)
• Named the Senior Center function room the 'Susan Trotta Clark Great Room' (Unanimous)
• Accepted a gift for the Skate Park Project from Donald D. and Marilyn A. Comastra (Unanimous)
• Approved One Day Beer and Wine and Live Entertainment Licenses for Powerless Inc. d/b/a The Tradesman (Unanimous)
• Approved Regular Session Minutes of May 8, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Signed the warrant (Unanimous)

Department of Public Utilities

The Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities is seeking public comments on a petition by NSTAR Electric Company, doing business as Eversource Energy, to approve its 2023 Energy Efficiency Surcharges effective July 1, 2023. The proposed surcharges are 2.084 cents per kWh for residential customers (including low-income) and 0.651 cents per kWh for commercial and industrial customers. Comments are due by 5:00 p.m. on June 2, 2023.

• Proposed residential surcharge: 2.084 cents per kWh
• Proposed commercial/industrial surcharge: 0.651 cents per kWh
• Typical residential bill increase: $0.48/month (east) and $0.60/month (west)
• Typical low-income residential bill increase: $5.93/month (east) and $5.94/month (west)
• Low-income customers no longer pay separate surcharge; discount increased to 42%

Post 911 Committee

This is a notice of a meeting for the Milford Post 911 Committee. The provided document contains procedural information regarding meeting notices and filing requirements.

Conservation Commission

The Commission issued enforcement orders for properties on Pine Island Road, Oliver Street, South Main Street, and Central Street. Several other projects received orders of conditions, while hearings for Fino Field and Beaver Street were continued.

• Issued negative determination for sump pump pipe at 31 Water Street (4-0)
• Issued order of conditions for home addition at 5 Annie J Circle (4-0)
• Issued order of conditions with signage requirements for Rentschler Biopharma Inc at 27 Maple Street (4-0)
• Signed Order of Conditions for Jason Gomes at Gomes Way
• Issued enforcement order for 26-28 Pine Island Road (4-0)
• Issued enforcement order for 27 Oliver Street (4-0)
• Issued enforcement order and requested notice of intent for 115 South Main Street (4-0)
• Ratified enforcement order for erosion control at 391 Central St (4-0)

School Committees

The Milford School Committee will meet to vote on the 2023-2024 Family Handbook/School Improvement Plan, several fiscal and operational policies, and authorization for the Superintendent to conduct a search for a Director of Nursing. They will also discuss Milford High School facilities, including the auditorium, termite extermination, and general conditions, and receive updates on the turf and track bid, roof, and budget.

• Vote on 2023-2024 Family Handbook/School Improvement Plan for Shining Star Early Childhood Center
• Vote to allow Superintendent to conduct search for Director of Nursing
• Vote on Annual School Choice Participation
• Vote on policy second readings: Fiscal Management Goals, Budget Deadlines & Schedules, Fiscal Accounting & Reporting, Therapy Dogs
• Vote on turf and track bid rejection request and Kubota update

School Committees

The Policy Subcommittee will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review several school policies. Discussion includes student wellness, fundraising, school safety, and fiscal management policies.

• Approval of April 27, 2023 minutes
• Review of Student Wellness policy (JL)
• Review of Fundraising & Solicitations policy (GBEDB)
• Review of School Safety policy (EBC)
• Continued review of Section D - Fiscal Management policies

Board of Library Trustees

The subcommittee will meet to conduct a director evaluation. The agenda consists of this single primary item.

• Director Evaluation

Town Meeting Study and Improvement Committee

The Town Meeting Study and Improvement Committee will discuss its annual report scheduled for the May 22, 2023 Annual Town Meeting. The meeting is held at Town Hall in Room 14.

• TMSIC Annual Report at the May 22, 2023 Annual Town Meeting

The Committee approved a payment for printing procedural guide booklets and agreed upon the Chairman's remarks for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. A resident raised concerns regarding debate limits and motions to move the question at town meetings.

• Approved $271.62 invoice for printing 25 copies of the Town Meeting Procedural Guide Draft booklet (unanimous)
• Approved Chairman's proposed remarks for the May 22, 2023 Annual Town Meeting (by consensus)

School Committees

The committee will vote on fiscal year 2024 appointments for the District Treasurer and Recording Secretary. Members will also review several revised handbooks and a new memorial scholarship.

• FY24 District Treasurer and Recording Secretary appointments
• Revised Student, Athletic, and Practical Nursing Handbooks
• Paul T. Perreault Memorial Scholarship vote
• FY24-26 Memorandum of Understanding vote
• Out-of-state field trips for Robotics Club and SkillsUSA

School Committees

The committee is reviewing bid results and timelines related to a grant ending June 30, 2024. Discussion includes the CAMEO software suite, EPA Tier II reporting, and potential training opportunities.

• Review of available consultants and grant timeline
• Gathering of Community Hazardous Materials Plans
• Discussion of CAMEO software suite and EPA Tier II reporting
• Proposed training on transportation issues and handling contaminated patients
• Status of Waters donation of PPE

Commission on Disability

The Commission will review the Treasurer's Report regarding various funds. The agenda includes welcoming a new member and discussing updates on the Aaron Zenus Foundation donation and golf sponsorship.

• Approval of Treasurer's Report for 26830 Fund ($10,563.26)
• Review of 549-5780 Miscellaneous Expenses Budget remaining ($1,130.00)
• Review of 24550 Commission on Disability Fund ($25.40)
• Update on Aaron Zenus Foundation donation and golf sponsorship

Parks Commission

The Milford Parks Commission is meeting to discuss the planning process for the Dog Park Ad Hoc Committee with Harold Rhodes and to receive an update on the Pool Project and Town Park Grant. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, other business, and an invitation for public comment.

• Discussion with Harold Rhodes on Dog Park Ad Hoc Committee planning
• Update on Pool Project and Town Park Grant

The Commission voted unanimously to support the process for the dog park Ad Hoc Committee and grant application. The board also accepted Anthony Tamangi into a position. Other items, including a request to rename a field, were tabled for later discussion.

• Approved support for dog park article and process (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 5/2/23, 5/10/23, and 5/10/23 Executive Session (Unanimous)
• Accepted Anthony Tamangi for a position
• Tabled request to rename a field after Craig McCullough

Planning Board

The Board endorsed a lot split for 1-3 Industrial Road and issued an unfavorable report to the ZBA regarding setback variances for a structure at 10 Bandy Lane. A site plan amendment for a car wash at 146 South Main Street was continued to June 20, 2023.

• Approved minutes of 5-2-23 meeting (5-0)
• Endorsed 81-P Land Court Plan for 1-3 Industrial Road (5-0)
• Continued 146 South Main Street amended site plan application to 6-20-23 (5-0)
• Forwarded unfavorable report to ZBA for 10 Bandy Lane setback variances (4-0, 1 abstain)

Geriatric Authority of Milford DBA Countryside Health Care of Milford

The Geriatric Authority of Milford will meet to review previous meeting minutes and discuss year-to-date revenue and expense reports through April 30, 2023. The agenda also includes items regarding Friends of GAM, new business, and a potential executive session.

• Review of March 21, 2023 & April 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Year-to-date revenue and expense report through 04/30/2023

Retirement Board

The Board will review and approve meeting minutes and April 2023 Treasurer's Reports. The agenda also includes payroll/expense warrants and administrator reports for April and May 2023.

• Approval of April 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approval of April 2023 Treasurer's Reports
• Payroll/Expense Warrants review
• Administrator's Reports for April and May 2023

The Board approved the minutes from April 18, 2023, and the Treasurer's Report for April 2023. The Board signed payroll and cash disbursement warrants totaling $929,151.56. The Administrator's report detailed new members, retirements, and fund transfers.

• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Approved April 2023 Treasurer's Report (2-0)
• Signed Payroll Warrant #05312023RP for $929,082.48
• Signed Cash Disbursements Warrant #05312023AP for $69.08

Sewer Commission

The Board approved department bills, payroll, and sewer use fee abatements and reimbursements. The Commission authorized connection permits for several properties and reported final FY2023 commitment figures to the Finance Director.

• Approved Department Bills Schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Department Payroll (unanimous)
• Approved April Abatement Requests for FY2023 Sewer Use Fees (unanimous)
• Approved April Reimbursements for FY2023 Sewer Use Fees (unanimous)
• Approved Connection Permit for #27 Maple Street pending specific details (unanimous)
• Approved Connection Permits for #22, 24 & 26 Kodiak Lane (unanimous)
• Reported FY2023 Commitment Figures totaling $3,561,375.68 to Finance Director (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Council will review the status of 2023 grants and various public art opportunities. Discussion topics include planning for Celebrate Milford and a community input survey.

• 2023 Grants Status
• Multicultural Performance Stage and Tent at Celebrate Milford planning
• Public Art: Game Boards and Chess Table
• Public Art: Downtown Mural
• Public Art: B2T Tables Status

The Council unanimously approved the April 18 meeting minutes and the current financial report. Members coordinated logistics for the Multicultural Performance Stage at Celebrate Milford and reviewed the status of public art projects, including a downtown mural agreement.

• Approved April 18 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with balance of $5,513.08 (unanimous)

Youth Commission

The Milford Youth Commission is meeting in person to review applicants in the talent bank and vote on recommending new Youth Commission members to the Select Board. This is a routine personnel and appointment meeting.

• Review of applicants in the talent bank
• Vote to recommend new Youth Commission members to the Select Board

The Youth Commission reviewed applicants from the Talent Bank to increase board membership. The commission voted to recommend two specific individuals to the Select Board for appointment.

• Recommended Christina Weich to the Select Board for the Youth Commission (6-0)
• Recommended Gail Jussaume to the Select Board for the Youth Commission (6-0)

Milford Community Use Program

The Board is reviewing spring/summer numbers and discussing fall extended day rates, salaries, and staffing. The meeting also includes discussions on filling board vacancies and potential charter amendments.

• Spring/Summer numbers and staffing review
• Extended Day review and update
• Board vacancy discussion to diversify the Board
• Discussion of SC role and potential charter amendment
• Fall ESL Development Program and Fall Extended Day rates/salaries

Bi-County Collaborative Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will review the FY23 budget update and budget revision. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the annual evaluation and contract negotiations for Executive Director Dr. Peter Marano.

• FY23 Budget Update and Budget Revision
• Executive Director Annual Evaluation (Dr. Peter Marano)
• Executive Director Contract Negotiations (Dr. Peter Marano)
• Relocation of Mansion Drive & BICO Central Office
• Approval of April 13, 2023, meeting minutes

School Committees

The committee will vote on several policy changes regarding fiscal management, budget deadlines, and school choice. Updates are scheduled for Brookside Elementary School modulars, turf/track, and softball field lighting. The meeting also includes reports on kindergarten registration and grade 5 instructional core changes.

• Retirement of School Choice policy (File DBDA)
• Vote on Fiscal Management Goals (File DA)
• Vote on Budget Deadlines & Schedules (File DBC)
• First reading of Therapy Dogs policy (File IMH)
• Brookside Elementary School Modular, Turf/Track, and Softball Field Lighting updates

School Committees

The School Committee will hold an open public hearing regarding the FY2024 budget. Following the hearing, the committee is scheduled to vote on the budget.

• Public hearing on FY2024 Budget
• Vote on FY2024 Budget

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct public hearings regarding land use petitions. These include a request to divide one parcel into two lots and two separate requests for special permits to build two-family dwellings on Ariana Circle.

• Variance relief for Brian St. George to divide 148 Congress Street into two lots
• Special permit for Lily Bean LLC to construct a two-family dwelling on Ariana Circle (Lot 4)
• Special permit for Lily Bean LLC to construct a two-family dwelling on Ariana Circle (Lot 3)

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved two special permit applications for Lily Bean LLC regarding Lot 3 and Lot 4 on Ariana Circle. A separate variance application for 148 Congress Street was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved special permit for Lily Bean LLC Lot 3 (Unanimous)
• Approved special permit for Lily Bean LLC Lot 4 (Unanimous)
• Accepted request to withdraw variance application for 148 Congress Street (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 13, 2023 meeting (Unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review minutes, a funds transfer for a remediation project, and discussions regarding Countryside. The Capital Subcommittee will also meet to review the Library, Highway, and General Capital Plans, as well as a Planning Board proposal.

• Funds transfer for remediation project
• Review of Library Capital Plan
• Review of Highway Capital Plan
• Review of Planning Board Proposal
• Review of General Capital Plan

The committee approved the minutes from the April 26, 2023, meeting. Members received reports on a $30,000 fund transfer for environmental cleanup and FY2024 revenue and expenditure estimates. No formal vote was taken regarding the Countryside property.

• Approved 4-26-2023 Minutes (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Milford Finance Committee is meeting to review minutes, discuss a funds transfer for a remediation project, and receive updates from subcommittees and the Finance Director. The agenda includes a discussion on Countryside, but no specific details or dollar amounts are provided.

• Funds transfer for remediation project
• Discussion on Countryside
• Subcommittee reports
• Update by Finance Director

Historical Commission

The commission will review previous minutes, budget reports, and recent correspondence. Discussion topics include repairing ceilings in Memorial Hall and organizing new historical displays.

• Repair ceilings in Memorial Hall
• Purchase WWI uniform for display
• IT Department computer upgrade
• Rearranging the Map Room
• Planning for October Open House

The Commission approved the purchase of office supplies and display equipment, reducing the budget balance to $138.97. Members scheduled museum opening hours for the 'Celebrate Milford' event and Memorial Day. The Commission also noted several new historical donations.

• Approved minutes as read (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of rotating display stand, acrylic display box, stamps, paper, and office supplies
• Scheduled Memorial Hall visitor hours for 'Celebrate Milford' Saturday from 12 pm to 2 pm
• Scheduled Museum hours for Memorial Day from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
• Scheduled Museum hours for May 20 from 12 pm to 2 pm
• Decided to order a plaque for Robin Philbin's donation

School Committees

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss several administrative policies. The agenda includes reviews of student and faculty handbooks for BVT and Practical Nursing, as well as meal charge and procurement requirements.

• Meal Charge Policy (EFD)
• Procurement Requirements (DJE)
• BVT Student Handbook
• BVT Athletic Handbook
• Practical Nursing handbooks for students and faculty

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will meet to approve the posting of seasonal workers and part-time laborers. The commission also scheduled an executive session to interview applicants for light equipment operator positions.

• Approval of Seasonal Workers / Part time laborers posting
• Interviewing applicants for Light Equipment operators

The Parks Commission unanimously approved the posting of seasonal workers and part-time laborers. The commission also scheduled a meeting for May 17 to discuss dog park committee planning.

• Approved posting of Seasonal Workers/Part time laborers (Unanimous)

Water Commission

The Board approved an interconnection agreement with Hopedale and appointed Gerald M. Moody as Clerk effective June 1, 2023. The Commission also authorized an Asset Management Grant application and approved several payroll and bills payable warrants.

• Approved minutes of March 28, 2023 (unanimous)
• Approved March water billings of $464,629.70 and April billings of $567,511.28
• Approved seven payroll warrants totaling $154,000.20 (unanimous)
• Approved seven bills payable warrants totaling $624,120.03 (unanimous)
• Authorized General Manager David Condrey as signatory for Asset Management Grant (unanimous)
• Appropriated $73,200 for grant funds effective July 1, 2023
• Approved and authorized signature of interconnection agreement with Hopedale (unanimous)
• Appointed Gerald M. Moody as Clerk effective June 1, 2023 (unanimous)

Milford Upper Charles Trail Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the establishment of by-laws for electric bicycle use on Milford bicycle paths and trails. The proposal includes rules for Class 2 electric bicycles and speed limits. Other discussion items include meeting minutes, Old Cedar St., and trail improvements.

• Public hearing: Proposed Electric Bicycle By-Laws and speed limits
• Warrant Article 21: Amendment to General By-Law Article 34 regarding electric bicycles
• Old Cedar St. discontinuance/relocation support letter
• Suggested trail improvements report

Milford Upper Charles Trail Committee

The committee is reviewing a report regarding e-bikes. The meeting materials include an e-bike public hearing report.

• E-bike public hearing report

The committee conducted a public hearing regarding the use of e-bikes on town trails and reviewed a presentation for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. Members also evaluated several proposed trail improvements and access easements.

• Closed public hearing on Electric Bicycles Proposed Regulations (unanimous)
• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Confirmed original support letter for Old Cedar St. discontinuance/relocation remains applicable
• Recommended further study for trail expansion from Old Cedar Street to Clark Island
• Recommended further study for trail expansion along Milford Pond to Plains Park
• Recommended against permanent easement at Jackson Court
• Recommended against permanent easement at Goodrich Court
• Recommended against trail access improvements at Milford Senior Center and Parkhurst St.

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery are holding a regular meeting to approve the previous meeting's minutes, hear the Cemetery Administrator's report, and discuss old and new business. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific action items or dollar amounts listed.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Cemetery Administrator report
• Open floor for public comment
• Discussion of old and new business
• Next meeting scheduled for June 7, 2023

The Board of Trustees voted to buy back two lots from Ohannes and Rosette Kourkounian. The board also discussed grave depth standards and upcoming maintenance for the middle building and a dirt section of the grounds.

• Approved purchase of lots owned by Kourkounian family (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Milford Council on Aging is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear public comments, and receive reports from the Senior Center Director and on the budget. They will also discuss old business like Grab and Go Lunches and capital improvements, and new business including renovations and the summer schedule of events.

• Approve minutes of January 10, 2023
• Senior Center Director Report by new Director Lisa Regan
• Budget Report for FY 23 and FY 24
• Discussion of Grab and Go Lunches and Capital Improvements
• Renovations update and Summer Schedule of events

Youth Commission

The Commission is reviewing building renovation litigation and progress on a Music/Multipurpose Media Center. Members are also discussing upcoming summer camp registrations, scholarship selections, and the status of the golf fundraiser.

• Music/Multipurpose Media Center project update regarding state earmarks
• YouthWorks Grant budget totaling $312,891.18
• Golf Fundraiser sponsor updates including a $5,000 presentation from Central One Federal Credit Union
• Warrants for maintenance and revolving accounts totaling several hundred dollars
• Summer camp registration status with over 40 registrations reported

The Commission awarded three scholarships and approved the hiring of several YouthWorks employees and one staff member. It also authorized $6,000 for a water slide and dolly, updated the youth Code of Conduct, and established a Discipline Subcommittee.

• Approved $500 scholarships for Ashlynn Ringo and Lauren Handley-Bucchino (8-0)
• Awarded $500 Sandy Caproni Good Citizen award to Guy Saintyl (8-0)
• Allocated $6,000 for Master Blaster water slide and Master Mover dolly/cart (8-0)
• Approved hiring Jason Darling pending second recommendation (8-0)
• Approved hiring 30 individuals for YouthWorks Tiers 2, 3, and 4 (8-0)
• Revised Code of Conduct to include parent/guardian conduct and conflict resolution (8-0)
• Established Discipline Subcommittee with Brendan Rickert as Chair (8-0)
• Approved payment of five warrants totaling $1,742.03 (7-0)

Finance Committee

The Geriatric Subcommittee will meet at Town Hall to review financial results and projections. The meeting is scheduled for 7:00 PM.

• Review of financial results and projections

Town Meeting Study and Improvement Committee

The committee will hold a meeting to elect officers and approve minutes from the April 10, 2023 meeting. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the Town Meeting Procedural Guide and the TMSIC Annual Report for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting.

• Election of Officers
• Approval of April 10, 2023 Meeting Minutes
• Town Meeting Member’s Email Address Authorization Status
• TMSIC Annual Report at the May 22, 2023 Annual Town Meeting
• Town Meeting Procedural Guide Status

Select Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Milford Select Board meeting on May 8, 2023. The agenda lists only the agenda itself and meeting materials, with no specific action items, discussions, or decisions detailed. The substantive content is contained in the linked PDF packet.

• No specific items listed beyond agenda and meeting materials

Housing Authority

The Board will review financial statements, vacancy reports, and leased housing data. Discussion includes modernization projects involving electrical panels, laundry rooms, and vacant unit initiatives.

• DHCD #185082 ARPA Targeted Award: Milford Federal Pacific Panel & Fire Alarm Panels
• DHCD #185080 Greenleaf Laundry Room
• DHCD #185068 Vacant Unit Initiatives (5 units)
• Vote on Late Fees
• Vote on Wage Match

Youth Commission

The Milford Youth Commission is meeting in person to review applicants in the talent bank and vote on recommending new Youth Commission members to the Select Board. This is a routine administrative meeting focused on filling commission vacancies.

• Review of applicants in the talent bank
• Vote to recommend new Youth Commission members to the Select Board

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review certificates of compliance and discuss wetlands violations and enforcement orders. The meeting includes public hearings for notices of intent regarding projects by Eversource Energy, Milford Water Co., and others.

• Public hearing: Notice of Intent DEP#223-1219 for 248 Purchase St. (Eversource Energy)
• Public hearing: Amended Notice of Intent DEP#223-1215 for Dilla Street (Milford Water Co.)
• Public hearing: Notice of Intent DEP#223-31 for Beaver St (Fraser Engineering)
• Enforcement Order for 324 West St. (Carla Silva Teixeira)
• Enforcement Order DEP#223-889 for 391 Central St (Sylvestre DaSilva)

The Commission continued a Certificate of Compliance for Walden Woods to allow a wetland scientist review, issued a Certificate of Compliance for Cedar Street with a special condition, amended an enforcement order for 324 West Street, and closed public hearings for three Notices of Intent, issuing orders of conditions. No action was taken on several discussion items due to absent residents or lack of evidence.

• Continued Certificate of Compliance for Walden Woods (DEP#223-898) to allow wetland scientist review (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Cedar Street (DEP#223-1131) with special condition to clean storm scepter (5-0)
• Amended enforcement order for 324 West Street to require filing of determination of applicability (5-0)
• Closed public hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 248-1/2 Purchase Street (Eversource) (5-0)
• Closed public hearing and issued Order of Conditions for Gomes Way 4-lot subdivision (5-0)
• Closed public hearing and issued amended Order of Conditions for Dilla Street water company (5-0)
• Agreed to take no further action on wetlands concern at 11 Cormier Circle
• Approved minutes of April 6, 2023 (4-0-1)

Planning Board

The Board sent a favorable report to Town Meeting for an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw and Water Resource Protection District Map to comply with MassDEP requirements for new wells. The Board also issued favorable reports to the Zoning Board of Appeals for two two-family dwellings on Ariana Circle.

• Approved favorable report to Town Meeting for Water Resource Protection District zoning amendment (5-0)
• Approved favorable report to ZBA for two-family dwelling at 3-5 Ariana Circle (5-0)
• Approved favorable report to ZBA for two-family dwelling at 7-9 Ariana Circle (5-0)
• Selected Joseph Calagione as MAPC-SWAP Representative (5-0)
• Selected Joseph Morais as Fair Housing Committee Representative (5-0)
• Selected J. Ted DePaolo as Open Space Advisory Committee Liaison (5-0)
• Selected Marble Mainini, III as Public Art Policy Task Force Liaison (5-0)
• Approved April 18, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)

Parks Commission

The Milford Parks Commission is meeting on May 2, 2023, at 3:30 pm in Room 14 of Town Hall. The only agenda item is an executive session to preliminarily review resumes for Light Equipment operators and decide which applicants to interview. This is a procedural hiring step, with no public discussion or decisions expected.

• Executive session to review resumes for Light Equipment operators
• Selection of applicants for interviews

School Committees

The School Committee will meet to decide the 2022-2023 school year's last day and approve the appointment of the Superintendent to the FY2024 BICO Board of Directors. Members will also review K-2 class sizes, school safety, and budget updates for FY2023 and FY2024.

• Vote on the last day of the 2022-2023 school year
• Approval of the warrant
• FY2023 and FY2024 budget updates
• Vote on out-of-state travel for the Trailblazers Summit (6/6-6/8)
• Discussion on Director of Facilities & Maintenance position and legal counsel representation

School Committees

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss updates to the district's wellness and therapy dog policies. The body will also review fiscal management policies in Section D, comparing MPS and MASC standards.

• Update to Wellness Policy
• MPS Therapy Dogs Policy
• Review of Section D - Fiscal Management policies (MPS vs. MASC)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet with the Town Administrator, Town Counsel, and Town Moderator regarding the format of the upcoming Town Meeting. This item is scheduled for discussion during the meeting.

• Discussion of Town Meeting Format

Finance Committee

The Milford Finance Committee is meeting to discuss funding requests for several local projects and review Town Meeting articles. The body will hear from representatives regarding specific site and service needs. The meeting includes an update from the Finance Director.

• Funding for 11&12 Cedar Street
• Funding for 21 Trail
• Trash Collection (Board of Health)
• MYC Music Room
• Hazmat remediation and Dog Park projects

The Finance Committee issued favorable recommendations for the town and school budgets and numerous warrant articles. The committee also approved an emergency transfer for an environmental study and a funding request for a dog park study.

• Accepted School Budget at $59,370,028 (11-1 abstention)
• Recommended $142,940,173 town budget for FY beginning July 1, 2023 (unanimous)
• Recommended $220,000 for environmental hazard cleanup off Charles River Trail (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 for a dog park study (11-1)
• Approved $30,000 Emergency Transfer Request for upper Charles Trail environmental study (unanimous)
• Recommended allowing electric bicycles and tricycles on bicycle paths (9-3)
• Recommended $2M withdrawal from Sewer Stabilization Account for Field Pond Project (11-1 abstention)
• Recommended $55,000 to offset Tax Title account deficit (unanimous)

School Committees

The Stacy Middle School Council will discuss student council programs and upcoming events including ASA Grant field trips. Members will review the Parent/Student Handbook for potential adjustments and receive updates on personnel positions. The meeting also includes a review of a translation and interpretation policy.

• Review of Parent/Student Handbook changes
• Updates on personnel including LTS Administrative Assistant and Building Substitute
• Review of new M.P.S. Policy on Translation and Interpretation
• Updates on ASA Grant Field Trips and Heritage Week
• Milford Youth Center update

School Committees

The School Committee is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on adding one Kindergarten Teacher position to the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. The meeting includes an adjournment as the final item.

• Vote to add a Kindergarten Teacher to the FY2024 Budget

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners approved several connection permits and site plan reviews, including a new wet-well plan for the Birch Street Pump Station. One amended site plan review for 146 South Main Street was denied due to insufficient specifications. The board also reorganized its leadership and scheduled a chemical bid opening for June 5, 2023.

• Appointed Mr. Lioce as chairman
• Approved Department Bills Schedule and Department Payroll
• Approved FY2023 Second Half Sewer Use Abatement Requests
• Approved new wet-well plan for Birch Street Pump Station
• Approved Connection Permit for 44 Silver Hill Road, Lot 1
• Approved Connection Permit for 83 Medway Road pending superintendent approval
• Approved Amended Site Plan Review for 9 Industrial Road (no floor drains tied to sewer)
• Denied Amended Site Plan Review for 146 South Main Street

Select Board

This is a procedural agenda with no substantive items listed. The Select Board is meeting on April 24, 2023, with only the agenda and meeting materials packet attached, containing no specific decisions or discussions.

The Select Board approved Articles 11 and 12 of the Town Meeting Warrant regarding Old Cedar Street and awarded a three-year fuel oil contract to Devaney Energy. The Board also granted several liquor and entertainment licenses and approved a carnival permit for Fino Field.

• Approved Town Meeting Warrant Articles 11 and 12 regarding Old Cedar Street (Unanimous)
• Awarded 3-year fuel oil contract to Devaney Energy at $2.9423 per gallon (Unanimous)
• Approved Farmers Pouring Permit and Entertainment License for CraftRoots, Inc. (Unanimous)
• Approved pole relocation request by National Grid on Princeton Drive (Unanimous)
• Approved Change of Officers, Directors and LLC Managers for 99 West, LLC (Unanimous)
• Approved Carnival Permit for E.J. Dean at Fino Field (Unanimous)
• Approved one-day all alcohol license and two obstruction permits for Saint Mary of the Assumption Parish (Unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign Indemnification Agreement for Fire Department training at 53-55 Medway Road (Unanimous)

Metrowest Regional Transit Authority

The Metrowest Regional Transit Authority will meet to review the draft budget for fiscal year 2024. The board will also receive an administrator's report and approve minutes from the March 3, 2023 meeting.

• FY24 Draft Budget Review

Personnel Board

The Milford Personnel Board will meet to review and decide on a salary adjustment request for the Director of Sewer Operations. The board will also review clerk payroll.

• Salary adjustment request for Director of Sewer Operations
• Approval of clerk payroll

The Personnel Board met to discuss the salary request for Sewer Superintendent John Mainini. The board voted to increase his salary grade step while denying retro pay.

• Approved adjusting Sewer Superintendent salary from Grade 13, Step 3 to Grade 13, Step 7 effective July 1, 2023 (Unanimous)

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery will meet to review the budget and interview candidates for a part-time position. The meeting also includes a report from the Cemetery Administrator.

• Interview of part-time worker candidates
• Budget review

The Board of Trustees hired Jamie Comolli for a part-time position and approved the budget. They voted to lower prices for cemetery lots and columbariums and authorized spending for bench replacements. A new rule was adopted allowing specific non-biodegradable urns to be buried without plastic vaults.

• Hired Jamie Comolli for part-time position
• Approved budget (all in favor)
• Approved replacing broken benches in flag area for cost not to exceed $6,000 (all in favor)
• Reduced lot pricing to $900 (all in favor)
• Reduced Columbarium pricing to $1,100 (all in favor)
• Approved burial of McKenzie or similar non-biodegradable urns without plastic vaults (all in favor)
• Tabled snowblower discussion

Planning Board

This is a procedural Planning Board meeting agenda with no specific items listed. The agenda includes only the agenda document and a meeting materials packet, indicating routine business or a placeholder.

The Planning Board approved the definitive plan for the 'Gomes Way' residential subdivision subject to specific plan revisions. The Board also reorganized its leadership and issued a letter of support for e-bike use on the Upper Charles Trail.

• Elected Joseph Calagione as chairman
• Elected Marble Mainini, III as vice chairman
• Appointed Town Planner as clerk
• Authorized Town Planner to sign correspondence, postings, 81P plans, site plans, and payroll
• Approved minutes of April 4, 2023 meeting
• Approved 'Gomes Way' 5-lot residential subdivision on Highland Street subject to rip-rap and pool easement revisions
• Approved forwarding a letter of support to the Select Board for Article 21 regarding e-bikes on the Upper Charles Trail

Geriatric Authority of Milford DBA Countryside Health Care of Milford

The Geriatric Authority of Milford, operating as Countryside Health Care of Milford, is holding a regular meeting. The agenda includes reading the March 21, 2023 meeting minutes, a year-to-date revenue and expense report through March 31, 2023, and discussion of previous and new business. The meeting is open to public comment and includes an executive session.

• Reading of March 21, 2023 meeting minutes
• Friends of GAM update
• YTD Revenue & Expense Report for YTD 03/31/2023
• Executive session
• Invitation to speak

Retirement Board

The Board approved the forgiveness of an overpayment to Helen Buckley resulting from an administrative error. The Board also approved the March 2023 minutes and Treasurer's Report and signed two payment warrants.

• Approved March 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2023 Treasurer's Report (4-0)
• Signed Payroll Warrant #042820203RP for $927,367.70
• Signed Cash Disbursements Warrant #04302023AP for $91,176.43
• Approved request to forgive $8,430.39 overpayment to Helen Buckley under the Needham Bill (unanimous)

Metrowest Regional Transit Authority

The Metrowest Regional Transit Authority Finance & Audit Committee will review the proposed operating budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. The committee will also receive an update from the CFO on the status of the audit and preparation of financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022. No specific dollar amounts or final decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed operating budget for FYE 6/30/2024
• CFO update on status of Audit and preparation of financial statements for the year ended 6/30/2022

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council will meet to review the status of 2023 grants and a community input survey. The body will also discuss planning for a multicultural performance stage and various public art initiatives.

• 2023 Grants status
• Multicultural Performance Stage at Celebrate Milford planning
• Downtown Mural and Game Boards/Chess Table status
• B2T Tables status
• Community Input Survey for 2023-24

The Cultural Council approved the financial report and voted to proceed with a call for artists for a downtown mural. The council also reviewed planning for the Celebrate Milford event and the status of public art installations.

• Approved March 23rd meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report with balance of $8,163.72 (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with call for artists for downtown mural (unanimous)

Bi-County Collaborative Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will discuss FY23 referral updates and budget status for both FY23 and FY24. The meeting includes second readings and votes on investment and capital improvement fund policies.

• Second reading and vote on Investment Policy
• Vote to amend Capital Improvement Fund Policy
• Update on relocation of Mansion Drive and BICO Central Office
• FY23 and FY24 budget updates
• Approval of payroll and bill warrants

School Committees

The School Committee is meeting to review budget updates for FY24 and vote on a line item transfer for SkillsUSA. The session includes reports on vocational departments and an executive session regarding collective bargaining.

• Vote on line item transfer for SkillsUSA Competition
• Vote on donation approval for a hot water boiler from J. Levine
• FY24 Budget Approval Update and warrant language discussion
• Approval of Program Advisory Committee members
• Executive session vote on a potential collective bargaining agreement

School Committees

The Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional District School Committee is reviewing its proposed 2023 meeting calendar. The agenda lists regular monthly meetings, with some held at the Three Seasons Restaurant instead of the cafeteria. This is a procedural item with no decisions or discussions on substantive matters.

• Meeting schedule for 2023, including dates and locations
• April 13 meeting moved to Three Seasons Restaurant to avoid Spring Break
• March 23 meeting responds to District budgetary informational needs

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review budget updates for FY2023 and FY2024. The board will also discuss the 2023-2028 capital plan and the elevator modernization project. Other agenda items include the election of officers for 2023-2024.

• FY2023 and FY2024 budget revisions
• Elevator Modernization Project update
• Capital Planning 2023-2028
• Fire/Security Alarm Installation update
• Election of Officers 2023-2024

The Board of Library Trustees held elections for its leadership positions and approved tuition reimbursement for three courses. The board also noted that the budget was accepted and the fire suppression and security systems have been installed.

• Approved February 9th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Marco as secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Ed as vice chair (unanimous)
• Elected Stephanie as chair (unanimous)
• Approved tuition reimbursement for three courses for Beth (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing regarding an application by Brian St. George. The request seeks relief from minimum lot size requirements to split the property at 148 Congress Street into two separate parcels for single-family use.

• Variance relief for 148 Congress Street to divide land into two lots
• Proposed new lot for single family construction

The Zoning Board of Appeals heard a request from Brian St. George to subdivide a lot into two 10,000 sq. ft. parcels. The application was not approved after a motion to approve failed to receive a second.

• Approved February 9, 2023 meeting minutes (4-1 abstention)
• Denied variance for lot subdivision at 148 Congress Street (Motion to approve failed for lack of second)

Police Chief Selection Committee

The Milford Police Chief Selection Committee is meeting to review responses to its request for proposals for a search consultant and to establish procedures and a schedule for interviewing and selecting a new police chief. The committee will also approve minutes from its March 16 meeting and get an update on posting the RFP.

• Review of RFP responses for a search consultant
• Establish procedure for interviews/selection of police chief
• Schedule upcoming meetings for interviews/selection
• Update on posting the RFP
• Approve March 16, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss general business and provide an update on the Data Lister. The board will enter executive session to review uncollectible motor vehicle and personal property taxes from 2016, real estate abatements, and exemptions.

• Update on Data Lister
• Uncollectible Motor Vehicle Excise 2016
• Uncollectible Personal Property 2016
• Real Estate Abatements
• Exemptions

The Board approved the minutes from the March 23, 2023 meeting. Members reviewed two FY2023 bills and received an update on the Data Lister position. The meeting ended with a move into executive session.

• Approved March 23, 2023 meeting minutes
• Reviewed FY2023 bill from WB Mason for $103.70
• Reviewed FY2023 bill from Rebecca Alger for $138.00
• Voted to adjourn open session and enter executive session (2-0)