Milford public meetings in 2025

School Committees

The Milford School Committee Facilities Subcommittee will meet on Monday, December 22, 2025 at the Milford High School superintendent's office. The agenda includes approval of the October 23, 2025 minutes and discussion of several facilities items, such as a no‑cost electric‑vehicle charging initiative, the Brookside Addition punch‑list status, the Stacy HVAC project, and other maintenance and capital planning topics. Items listed are anticipated but may not all be addressed, and additional items may be raised as allowed by law.

• Approval of minutes from 10/23/25
• No‑Cost EV Charging initiative
• Brookside Addition – punch‑list status review
• Stacy HVAC Project – OPM RFS
• MHS Roof – general discussion

Blackstone Valley Regional School District

The Negotiation Subcommittee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining strategies. The primary discussion is scheduled for executive session to avoid detriment to the school district.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining strategies

Select Board

The Milford Select Board will meet on December 22, 2025 at 6:00 PM. An agenda and packet were posted as PDF documents. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided text.

The Select Board signed the meeting warrant and approved both the regular and executive session minutes from December 8, 2025. It authorized National Grid to install a 40‑foot Class 3 pole on Pouliot Street. The board also approved all listed business licenses for 2026.

• Approved signing of the warrant (unanimous)
• Approved regular session minutes of Dec 8 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved executive session minutes of Dec 8 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved installation of a 40’ Class 3 pole on Pouliot Street (unanimous)
• Approved all listed business licenses for 2026 (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will consider the job description for a new Library Director. They will review timelines for posting the position, the posting itself, and the overall job search schedule. The committee will also set meeting dates for the Director search. The meeting is held partially via Zoom with no in‑person public attendance.

• Job description for Library Director
• Timeline for posting the Director position
• Review of posting materials
• Timeline for the Director job search
• Scheduling of Director search committee meetings

Department of Public Utilities

The Department of Public Utilities will hold a Zoom public hearing on December 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. to consider petitions from NSTAR Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy (D.P.U. 25‑125) and NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy (D.P.U. 25‑129) seeking approval of their 2022‑2024 Three‑Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Reports. The agency will review whether the reports accurately reflect savings, benefits, and costs and will decide on final recovery of costs and performance incentive payments. Residents may submit comments by Zoom, telephone, email, or written submission by the deadlines listed in the notices.

• Petition of NSTAR Gas Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for approval of its 2022‑2024 Three‑Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report (D.P.U. 25‑125).
• Petition of NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy for approval of its 2022‑2024 Three‑Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report (D.P.U. 25‑129).
• Public hearing via Zoom on December 18, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. (link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87598803443).
• Deadline for Zoom or telephone comments: December 16, 2025; written comments deadline: December 19, 2025.
• Petition for leave to intervene must be filed by December 11, 2025.

School Committees

The Milford School Committee will meet to discuss the FY2026 budget and the MSBA project. The body is scheduled to vote on competency determination and graduation requirements, as well as an out-of-state travel request for the MHS Music Department.

• Vote on Competency Determination & Graduation Requirements
• Vote on MHS Music Department out-of-state travel request
• FY2026 Budget Update
• MSBA Project update
• SEL Program Update

School Committees

The Board or Commission Policy Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes and discuss proposed policy revisions regarding student fundraising, technology use, and animal policies.

• Approval of November 20, 2025 minutes
• Review of Competency Determination & Graduation Requirements
• Review of Technology Use Policy
• Review of Fundraising and Solicitations policy
• Review of Animals in School & Therapy Dogs policy

Blackstone Valley Regional School District

The Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional District School Committee will discuss the FY26 budget status and specific line-item series. The body will vote on admissions policy revisions, the FY27 freshmen class size, and a liquor license for a fundraiser dinner.

• Vote on Admissions Policy JF
• Vote on FY27 Freshmen Class Size
• Vote on liquor license for Annual Superintendent Fundraiser Dinner
• Initial approval vote for April 2027 foreign trip to Italy
• Approval votes for donations from D. Fields, UniBank, and Blissful Meadows

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review three requests for Certificates of Compliance for properties on Jencks Road and Beaver Street. It will also hold a public hearing on three Notice of Intent applications for sites on Haven Street, Fortune Boulevard, and Beaver Street/East Main Street. Decisions may be made on whether to grant the certificates and approve the proposed developments.

• Certificate of Compliance DEP#223-763 for 5 Jencks Rd (Domingos Afonso)
• Certificate of Compliance DEP#223-1185 for 21 Beaver St (Route 85 Realty)
• Certificate of Compliance DEP#223-1008 for 21 Beaver St (Route 85 Realty)
• Notice of Intent DEP#82 for Haven St (Scott Grady-Harper)
• Notice of Intent DEP#310 for Fortune Blvd (Jaylee Realty Corp)

Commission on Disability

The Milford Commission on Disability will consider approval of the Treasurer’s report, which lists a balance of $27,468.26 for the 26830 Fund, $866.59 remaining for miscellaneous expenses, and $525.40 for the 24550 Fund. The commission will also review the FY27 budget, update its website, discuss park updates, and consider commission reorganization. Minutes from the prior meeting will be approved and the next meeting is set for Jan 21, 2025.

• Approve Treasurer’s report showing fund balances
• Review FY27 budget
• Update commission website
• Discuss park updates
• Consider commission reorganization

The commission approved the November 2025 meeting minutes. The treasurer’s report was approved, confirming a Handicapped Fines Account balance of $26,318.26, Miscellaneous Expenses of $706.59, and a commission balance of $25.40 after a $500 donation deduction. The revised budget proposal totaling $4,250 was approved and will be presented to the Town in January. The commission agreed to hold a vote on the chair position in January, with candidates to give brief vision statements.

• Approved November 2025 minutes
• Approved Treasurer’s Report
• Approved revised $4,250 budget proposal (to be presented to Town in January)
• Agreed to schedule a vote on commission chair in January
• Will inquire about sponsorship opportunities for the March 14 Family Fun and Disability Awareness Fair
• Members will consider craft/activity ideas for the next meeting
• Set next meeting for January 21, 2026 at 7 pm
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 pm

Milford High School Building Committee

The Milford High School Building Committee meeting will handle administrative matters, approve the previous meeting minutes, and vote on the meeting warrant. The owners' project manager will provide updates on the project budget, online platform usage, and the designer selection procurement. The School Committee will also give an update, and the body will address any old or new business items.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Approval of meeting warrant
• Project manager budget review
• Designer selection procurement update
• School Committee update

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss a contract for an I & I Study and review several residential and commercial connection requests. The board will also consider site plan waivers for properties on Main Street and Cape Road.

• Contract for I & I Study
• Residential Connection Review for 23 Silver Hill Road
• Preliminary Residential Subdivision Plan for 0 Mount Pleasant Street (7 lots)
• Site Plan Waiver for 336 Main Street (Auto Parts/Retail/Repair)
• Site Plan Waiver for 40 Cape Road (Auto Sales/Repair)

The Sewer Commission unanimously approved a contract with GHD Inc. to conduct an I&I study of the municipal sewer system. It also denied a preliminary residential subdivision plan for 0 Mount Pleasant Street due to insufficient sewer information. Several site‑plan waivers and residential connection permits were approved, and two drain‑layer license applications were granted.

• Approved contract with GHD Inc. for I&I study of the municipal sewer system (unanimous)
• Denied preliminary residential subdivision plan for 0 Mount Pleasant Street (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan waiver for auto parts/retail/repair shop at 336 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan waiver for auto sales/repair at 40 Cape Road (unanimous)
• Approved residential connection permit for 23 Silver Hill Road (unanimous)
• Approved residential connection permits for 5 & 5A Florence Street (unanimous)
• Approved drain‑layer license for Gustafson Plumbing & Heating Co. (unanimous)
• Approved drain‑layer license for GEM Plumbing & Heating (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council will meet on December 16, 2025 at 7:00 pm in Town Hall Room 14. The council will review and approve the previous meeting minutes, receive a financial report on its balance and reimbursements, and discuss and vote on grant proposals. No other specific actions are listed.

• Review and approve minutes
• Financial report – balance and reimbursements
• Grant proposals discussion and voting

The council approved the November meeting minutes unanimously. At the December 16 meeting the council finalized the 2026 MCC grant awards, allocating all funds except a 10% holdback for the MCC Project 2026. Both meetings were adjourned unanimously. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved November meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Finalized 2026 MCC grant awards; all funds allocated, 10% held back for MCC Project 2026
• Adjourned both meetings unanimously

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review proposed changes to Accessory Dwelling Unit rules, discuss the 2025 budget, and consider real estate matters. The meeting will also cover capital projects, water ban enforcement, and the Hopedale Interconnection.

• Review of ADU rule changes
• 2025 budget review and discussion
• Hopedale Interconnection timing
• Water Ban Enforcement and Violation Policies
• Executive session on real estate and collective bargaining

The Water Commission approved the minutes from the November 12 meeting and a receivables commitment of $787,084.27 for November 2025. Payroll warrants and listed bills payable were also approved unanimously. Further discussion on ADU rule changes was postponed until the absent member could attend, and the commission agreed to let a landowner move a historic water main if the owner covers all costs.

• Approved November 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 2025 receivables commitment of $787,084.27 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants as listed (unanimous)
• Approved bills payable as listed (unanimous)
• Postponed further ADU rule‑change discussion until member Ciaramicoli is present
• Agreed to allow landowner to relocate Central Street water main if they fund the work
• Noted no old business or executive‑session items
• Adjourned meeting at 4:20 PM (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Milford Board of Health will open the meeting, approve the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting, and discuss a proposed fee change for mobile vendors and temporary events. The board will also receive inspection updates and may address any additional items members wish to raise.

• Approve minutes from November 13, 2025
• Mobile vendor and temporary event fee change
• Inspection updates
• Invitation to speak

The Board of Health unanimously approved a revised fee schedule that raises temporary permits from $15 to $50 and annual permits from $75 to $125. The motion was moved by Paul Mazzuchelli and passed unanimously. The Board also approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting. No policy change was made regarding ADU waste and recycling services; the Board will gather more data before deciding.

• Approved November 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved mobile vendor fee increase: Temporary Permit $15→$50, Annual Permit $75→$125 (unanimous)
• No action taken on ADU waste and recycling fee structure (discussion only)

Planning Board

The Board endorsed an 81‑P plan, extended a subdivision contract, and denied a preliminary subdivision plan for 0 Mt Pleasant Street. Several applications were sent to the Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Board approved hybrid meetings on an as‑needed basis. The self‑storage facility amendment was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of 11-18-2025 (Calagione, Mainini, Morais, Wilson, White all yes)
• Endorsed 81‑P plan for Wales Street and McGill Lane (all members yes)
• Extended Old Cedar Court subdivision contract by 2 years (Calagione, Mainini, Wilson, White yes; Morais abstain)
• Denied preliminary subdivision plan for 0 Mt Pleasant Street (all members yes)
• Continued 40 Cape Road amendment/waiver to next meeting (all members yes)
• Sent favorable ZBA recommendation for 1 Esther Drive, limiting dogs to 5 (Calagione, Mainini, Wilson, White yes; Morais no)
• Sent favorable ZBA recommendation for 100 Medway Street variance (all members yes)
• Approved hybrid‑format meetings on an as‑needed basis (all members yes)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review budget, IT, and capital plan updates. The board will also receive an update on the Director Search Committee and discuss a revised position title for the Jr. Custodian.

• Director Search Committee update
• Budget and Capital Plan updates
• Jr. Custodian revised position title
• Friends of the Milford Town Library update

The trustees approved the October 9 agenda amendment and the November 13 agenda amendment, each by unanimous vote. They also approved the warrants, the adjustment to the fiscal 2026 & 2027 plans, and the revised title of Maintenance Custodian, all unanimously. The director search will begin with resume reviews in January, and the meeting adjourned at 7:46 pm.

• Approved October 9 agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved November 13 agenda amendment (unanimous)
• Approved warrants (unanimous)
• Approved adjustment to fiscal 2026 & 2027 plans (unanimous)
• Approved revised title of Maintenance Custodian (unanimous)
• Directed director search to begin with resume review in January (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:46 pm (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council will hold its monthly meeting on Dec 11, 2025. The council will review and approve the previous meeting’s minutes, receive a financial report, and discuss and vote on grant proposals. Additional items may include old business, correspondence, and public comments.

• Review and approve minutes
• Financial report – balance
• Financial report – reimbursements and deposits
• Discussion and voting on grant proposals
• Public comments

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to consider a variance request. The applicant seeks relief from zoning by-laws to build a garage addition closer to lot lines than permitted.

• Variance request for 11 Cornell Drive to allow a garage addition closer to lot lines

The board approved the minutes from the November 13, 2025 meeting with four votes in favor and one abstention. It then approved Michael A. Nichols' application for a garage variance after a hearing, with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Michael A. Nichols garage variance application (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss town financial reports with the Finance Director and Town Accountant. The body will also hold discussions with town investment advisors and review the status of previously approved Town Meeting articles.

• Discussion with Town investment advisors
• Review of Town financial reports
• Status update on previously approved Town Meeting articles

The committee approved the October 3rd meeting minutes with 12 votes in favor and one abstention. A motion to adjourn the meeting was passed unanimously. No other actions were voted on.

• Approved October 3rd minutes (12-0, 1 abstain)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Milford Board of Assessors will approve the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes and discuss senior work‑off abatements, commitment book statements, and tax bill file status. The board will set future meeting dates before moving to an executive session. In executive session, the board will vote on supplemental tax abatements, the sale of Ariana Circle, a Chapter 61A classification for Michael & Michell Ferrucci, and statutory exemptions for senior, blind, and veteran taxpayers.

• Approve minutes from the 11/19/2025 meeting
• Vote supplemental property tax abatements
• Vote to sell Ariana Circle to the Town (accepted at Town Meeting)
• Vote Chapter 61A classification for Michael & Michell Ferrucci
• Vote statutory exemptions for senior, blind, and veteran taxpayers

The Board approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized senior work‑off abatements of $2,000 each for listed parcel owners. It also signed the fiscal year 2026 warrants for real estate, income, expense, water, and sewer liens. The session was then adjourned to an executive session.

• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved senior work‑off abatements of $2,000 each for listed parcels (motion passed)
• Signed FY2026 warrants to collect real estate, income, expense, water, and sewer liens (motion passed)
• Adjourned open session and entered executive session (motion passed)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging meeting will consider approving the minutes from the Oct. 14, 2025 meeting, hear a report from Senior Center Director Lisa Regan, and review the FY26 budget. It will also discuss old business about the senior center’s sound system and new business including building safety, after‑hours use, a ring camera, new members, meeting schedule, fall/winter activities, and future capital improvements.

• Approve minutes of the Oct. 14, 2025 meeting
• Senior Center Director report (Lisa Regan)
• FY26 budget report
• Old Business – sound system for the senior center
• New Business – building safety, after‑hours use, and ring camera

The council voted to dispense with reading the October 14, 2025 minutes. It approved a five-year capital improvements plan that includes replacing the HVAC system for $412,000 and a roof replacement. New board member Janet Iacovelli was welcomed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Dispensed with reading of Oct 14 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved 5-year capital improvements plan, including HVAC replacement ($412,000) and roof replacement (all in favor)
• Welcomed new board member Janet Iacovelli
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Youth Commission

The Milford Youth Commission will approve meeting minutes from four prior meetings and review the fund balance of $154,713.40. It will sign five warrants for town and revolving accounts totaling $3,800.28. The commission will also discuss the final draft of a Van Vehicle Policy, a revised disciplinary policy for part‑time staff, and upcoming de‑escalation and active‑shooter training scheduled for January 2, 2026.

• Approve minutes from 8/7/25, 10/14/25, 10/30/25, 11/10/25
• Fund balance reported as $154,713.40 as of 11/30/25
• Sign warrants: $190.50 (Town Account 26-21), $180.36 (Revolving 26-22), $28.15 (Town 26-22), $2,196.87 (Revolving 26-23), $1,204.40 (Revolving 26-24)
• Van Vehicle Policy – final draft from legal
• De‑escalation and active‑shooter training set for Friday, January 2, 2026

The commission approved the minutes from three prior meetings, signed several warrants, and adopted the final Van Vehicle Policy edits. It also approved a revised disciplinary policy for part‑time staff and confirmed Angelica Perez as the new Front Desk employee. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 10/30/25 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved 10/14/25 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved 11/10/25 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved signing of warrants (7-0)
• Approved Van Vehicle Policy edits (7-0)
• Approved revised Disciplinary Policy (7-0)
• Confirmed Angelica Perez hired as Front Desk (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Select Board

The provided agenda consists of procedural placeholders and links to a meeting packet. No specific discussion items, votes, or proposals are listed in the source text.

The Select Board approved an amended liquor license for 140 Grill and a Class II license for HD Freedom Automotive. It also approved a Host Community Agreement for M1 Enterprises and a $36,550 contract for stair treads at the police station. Additionally, the board supported the Milford Upper Charles Trail easement, appointed a member to the high‑school design panel, and approved a Menorah placement in Draper Park.

• Approved amended liquor license for 140 Grill (2‑0 vote)
• Approved Class II license for HD Freedom Automotive (unanimous)
• Approved Host Community Agreement for M1 Enterprises (unanimous)
• Awarded $36,550 Police Station Stair Treads contract to LR General Construction (unanimous)
• Supported Friends of the Milford Upper Charles Trail easement initiative (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Walsh to Designer Selection Panel for Milford High School (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Rhonda L. Crosby from Commission on Disability (unanimous)
• Approved placement of Menorah in Draper Park (unanimous)

School Committees

The Milford School Committee will discuss updates on the FY2027 budget planning, class size, enrollment, and school bids. It will vote on an out‑of‑state travel request for the MHS varsity cheerleaders to attend nationals in Orlando. The committee will also vote on policy reviews, including administering medicine to students and a middle‑school CTE pathways policy.

• Out‑of‑State Travel Request – MHS varsity cheerleaders, nationals in Orlando (vote)
• MPS Policy Review – Administering Medicine to Students (vote)
• Middle School Pathways Exploration Policy (CTE) (vote)
• FY27 Budget update (discussion)
• School Bids update (discussion)

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The trustees will approve the minutes from the previous meeting and hear the Cemetery Administrator’s report, which includes a Boy Scout sign project. An update on consulting services will also be presented. No new business items are scheduled for this meeting.

• Boy Scout sign project
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Consulting update
• Public participation segment

The board unanimously accepted the November meeting minutes. They decided no additional meeting was needed before starting work with consultant Tom Daly and instructed Administrator Phil to proceed. No action was taken on the proposal to reduce Administrator hours or on the cremation garden plan.

• Accepted November minutes (unanimous approval)
• Authorized proceeding with consultant Tom Daly without an additional meeting

Youth Commission

The Milford Youth Commission will meet to discuss the appointment of a new front desk position at the Milford Youth Center. The meeting is scheduled for December 2, 2025, at 6:30pm.

• Appointment of Front Desk Position
• Meeting Date: December 2nd, 2025
• Location: Milford Youth Center - Conference Room, 2nd Floor, 24 Pearl St.

The previously selected candidate declined the Front Desk Position, so the commission reviewed second‑round interview candidates. A motion was passed to hire a Front Desk Coordinator at Grade 3, Step 1, with Angelica Perez as first choice (followed by Monique Fontaine and Luciana Nunes) pending a CORI check. The motion was approved unanimously, 7‑0. The commission also voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting.

• Hire Front Desk Coordinator (Grade 3, Step 1) pending CORI; preference order Angelica Perez, Monique Fontaine, Luciana Nunes – approved 7-0
• Adjourn meeting – approved 7-0

School Committees

The Milford School Committee will meet on November 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Milford High School Library. The agenda includes approving the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes and discussing a Narcan medication protocol for students. The committee will also review competency and graduation requirement policies, consider a holiday helpers fundraising discussion, and address any future agenda items.

• Approve October 23, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss Narcan protocol for administering medication to students (File JUCD)
• Review competency determination and graduation requirements policies (Files IKF, IKFE)
• Discuss holiday helpers fundraising and crowdfunding (File GBEBD)
• Consider future agenda items

School Committees

The Milford School Committee meeting will include updates from the student representative and various reports, including the MSBA project and HVAC work. A vote is scheduled on the Superintendent's disclosure regarding Unit A negotiations. The committee will also receive an FY2026 budget update and vote on a consent agenda covering routine approvals.

• Student Representative Update – Emily Jansons
• MSBA Project discussion
• Superintendent Disclosure — Unit A Negotiations (vote)
• FY2026 Budget Update
• Consent Agenda vote (warrant, minutes, professional development, gifts acceptance, grants)

Bi-County Collaborative Board of Directors

The board will approve the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates from the Executive Director on staff changes, enrollment data and the FY 25 annual report, and from the Director of Finance on the financial overview, facilities status, and the FY 27 budget development process. Routine matters include approval of payroll and bill warrants. Future meetings for the budget and facilities subcommittees are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from the October 23, 2025 board meeting
• Executive Director update: employee appointments, enrollment data, FY 25 annual report
• Business Office update: financial overview, facilities update, FY 27 budget development process
• Approval of payroll warrants
• Approval of bill warrants

Bi-County Collaborative Board of Directors

The Bi-County Collaborative Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from a December 2024 meeting and review investment trust activity, including projected annual benefit payments and total fund returns.

• Approval of Board of Trustees Meeting minutes from December 12, 2024
• Review of BICO OPEB Trust Activity Report 2025
• Review of Projected Annual Benefit Payments
• Review of Total PRIT Fund Returns
• Discussion of Trust Investment Policy

Blackstone Valley Regional School District

The Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School Council will review the October 7, 2025 minutes and provide an admissions update covering applications and an upcoming open house. The meeting will discuss safety seminars, including lockdown drills, accountability attendance, and a new school resource officer. Additional reports will come from the assistant principal, an assistant district attorney presentation, and the student representative on officership, the CDMASC fall conference, and upcoming Thanksgiving and Christmas giving drives.

• Review Minutes – October 7, 2025
• Admissions Update – applications and open house plans
• Safety Seminars – lockdown drills, accountability attendance, new SRO
• Assistant District Attorney Presentation
• Student Representative reports – officership, CDMASC Fall Conference, Thanksgiving & Christmas giving drives

Blackstone Valley Regional School District

The Blackstone Valley Regional School Committee will consider several agenda items, including a vote on the Courtyard Paving Project. Other items include donation approvals, a funding vote for the MSBA roof project, a competency determination policy, and approvals for upcoming out‑of‑state student trips. Reports on finances, audits, and academic performance will also be presented.

• Courtyard Paving Project (Vote)
• Donation approvals: 2015 Nissan Rogue, air‑conditioner units, Yamaha chimes
• MSBA Roof Project funding (Vote)
• IKFE – Competency Determination Policy (Vote)
• Out‑of‑State/Overnight Field Trip approvals for SkillsUSA, Model UN, Student Council, and Robotics competitions (Vote)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the October 23, 2025 minutes. It granted an extension of the Order of Conditions for DEP#223-1198 BD Homes and issued a partial, invalid Certificate of Compliance for DEP#223-981. It allocated $5,000 from the revolving fund to remediate an asbestos pipe at Louisa Lake. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (6‑0)
• Issued extension of Order of Conditions for DEP#223-1198 BD Homes (6‑0)
• Issued partial, invalid Certificate of Compliance for DEP#223-981 (6‑0)
• Allocated $5,000 from revolving fund for asbestos pipe remediation at Louisa Lake (6‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Board of Assessors

The Milford Board of Assessors will approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss various business items. They will vote on senior work-off abatements, sign commitment book statements, and review data for the Assessors' web page and bill file status. In executive session, they will consider supplemental abatements, the sale of Ariana Circle, a fire incident at 72 Main Street, staff training, and the continuation of appellate tax board cases.

• Vote senior work-off abatements
• Sign commitment book statements
• Supplemental abatements
• Ariana Circle accepted at Town Meeting and sold to the Town
• 72 Main Street fire 11/3/2025

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. They set the next regular meeting for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. The Board unanimously moved to adjourn the open session and enter an executive session, ending the open portion of the meeting.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next board meeting for Dec 9, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
• Adjourned open session and entered executive session (unanimous)

Commission on Disability

The Milford Commission on Disability will consider approval of the Treasurer’s Report, which details the Handicapped Fines Account balance of $27,343.26 and other fund amounts. The meeting will also review the FY 27 budget, update the commission’s website, and discuss park improvements including a wheelchair swing. Minutes from the previous meeting will be approved before adjournment.

• Approve Treasurer’s Report (Handicapped Fines Account: $27,343.26; Miscellaneous Expenses: $866.59; Commission on Disability Fund: $525.40)
• Approve minutes from the prior meeting
• Review FY 27 budget
• Update commission website
• Discuss park updates and wheelchair swing

The commission approved the October 2025 minutes and the Treasurer's report. A motion to adopt the FY27 budget request of $4,250 was adopted, with the draft to be submitted in January. The board voted unanimously to apply a $500 donation and pay Crawford Landscaping $1,150 for a truck, trailer, decorations, driver and snow machine for the Santa Parade. The commission will post three vacant positions on the town website and social media.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (motion by Michael Visconti, seconded by Ruth McDaid)
• Approved Treasurer's report (motion by Erin LaPrad, seconded by Ruth McDaid)
• Adopted FY27 budget request of $4,250 (motion by Erin LaPrad, seconded by David Themo-Liao)
• Unanimously approved applying $500 donation and paying $1,150 to Crawford Landscaping for parade services
• Will inquire about additional town funds for parade appearance (Ruth McDaid)
• Will post three commission vacancies on town website and social media (Ruth McDaid)
• Will contact Free Press for commission mention (Susan Albanese)
• Scheduled parade meeting at Big Y parking lot on 12/7/25

Blackstone Valley Regional School District

The Blackstone Valley Regional School District Negotiation Subcommittee will convene on November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM in an executive session. The session, called under MGL c. 30A §21(a)(3), will focus on collective bargaining strategies for the school committee. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Executive session on collective bargaining strategies (MGL c. 30A §21(a)(3))

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to review Town Meeting results and update the goals spreadsheet for comprehensive plans. The body will also hold an open discussion regarding general project updates.

• Review of Town Meeting results
• Update to Comprehensive Plans Goals Spreadsheet
• General project updates discussion

The Economic Development Commission approved the amended minutes from the September 25 meeting. The commission voted to set its regular meeting date to the third Wednesday of every month. The chairman agreed to add chapter labels and a legend to the Comprehensive Plan goals spreadsheet. The commission decided no action was needed on a resident's board‑appointment application.

• Approved amended minutes from 9‑25‑25 meeting (5-0)
• Chairman to add chapter labels and legend to Comprehensive Plan goals spreadsheet (5-0)
• No action taken on resident board‑appointment application (5-0)
• Moved regular meeting date to the 3rd Wednesday of each month (5-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to review the results of a Town Meeting and update a goals spreadsheet for comprehensive plans. The body will also hold an open discussion regarding general project updates.

• Review of Town Meeting results
• Update to Comprehensive Plans Goals Spreadsheet
• General project updates discussion

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss sewer use tax liens and fee abatements. The board will also review residential connection permit applications and a drain layer license application.

• FY2025 Sewer Use Tax Liens
• Revised FY2026 Sewer Use Fee Abatements for October
• Residential Connection Permit Application for 18 Cedar Street
• Residential Connection Permit Application for 74 Medway Road
• Residential Connection Permit Application for 17 Jackson Street

Milford Community Use Program

The Milford Community Use Program will meet to discuss updates regarding the pool and basketball programs. The board will also review programming for the 2025/2026 winter season.

• Pool update
• Travel Basketball/Biddy Basketball
• 2025/2026 Winter Programming

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council will review its financial balance, reimbursements and deposits, provide updates on the History Project and a new council project, and discuss grant proposals. Items are listed for discussion only; no formal decisions are indicated.

• Financial Report – balance, reimbursements and deposits
• History Project update
• MCC new project discussion
• Grant proposals discussion

The Cultural Council edited the October minutes to change the date from December 15 to December 16 and then approved them. The board reviewed the financial report, noting a balance of $12,122.67 and discussed grant expenditures, but no formal approval was recorded. Old and new business items, including festival planning and grant applications, were discussed without any decisions.

• Approved October 2025 minutes with date correction (no vote tally provided)

Select Board

The provided agenda consists of procedural placeholders and document links. There are no specific discussion items, votes, or proposals listed in the text.

The board approved the installation of several National Grid utility poles on Camp Street, Dilla Street, and South Main Street. It also approved the retiree medical insurance rate renewal despite the cost increases. Additional actions included licensing a new restaurant, accepting a donation, and appointing a new Council on Aging member.

• Approved signing the warrant (unanimous)
• Approved installation of three National Grid utility poles on Camp, Dilla, and South Main Streets (unanimous)
• Approved 140 Grill licenses (Common Victualler, Wine & Malt, Live Entertainment) subject to health inspection (2‑0)
• Approved retiree medical plan renewal rates (Tufts +4.63%, Blue Freedom RX +21%, Med‑Ex +11.64%) (unanimous)
• Approved $500 gift from Imperial Motors to the Commission on Disability (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Joan Motuzas from the Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Appointed Janet Iacovelli to the Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved amendment for Casa Brasil to add live entertainment to its license (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Milford Board of Library Trustees will meet to approve minutes and warrants, review staff and committee reports, and discuss budget, IT, and capital plan updates.

• Approval of October 9, 2025 minutes
• Approval of attached warrants
• Friends of the Milford Town Library update
• Director Search Committee update
• Capital Plan updates

The trustees unanimously approved the minutes from the October 9 meeting, approved the meeting warrants, and approved the job posting for the library director search committee. The board also adjourned the meeting unanimously. No other business was taken up.

• Approved Oct 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting warrants (unanimous)
• Approved director job posting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Milford Board of Health will meet to discuss trash removal for accessory dwelling units and receive updates on property reviews. The board will also receive an update regarding the flu clinic.

• Trash removal for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Property review and inspection updates for 5 Columbus Ave
• Property review and inspection updates for 3 South Central Street
• Property review and inspection updates for 73 Taft Street
• Property review and inspection updates for 122 East Main Street

The Board approved the October 7, 2025 minutes without dissent. It ordered the Pinz‑82 bar closed on October 10 due to fruit‑fly violations and allowed it to reopen after a cleaning crew completed professional cleaning. The Board also recommended the Health Department consult assessors about tax reassessment for accessory‑dwelling units.

• Approved October 7, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Ordered Pinz‑82 bar closed until cleaned; reopened after cleaning
• Recommended Health Dept. check ADU tax reassessment with assessors
• Contracted locksmith to change locks at 73 Taft St.; billed owner $1520.26
• Issued demolition bid for 122 East Main St.; pending asbestos determination
• Completed final inspection at 186 Medway Rd.; vehicle issue referred to zoning officer
• Re‑inspected multiple food establishments; all violations corrected
• Reported flu clinic vaccinations: 24 at Milford Town Hall, 22 at Birmingham Court, 92 at Milford High School

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Milford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on three petitions. One seeks a special permit to keep chickens at 12 West Street. Another requests a variance to build a 40 × 24‑foot addition at 10 Cormier Circle. The third is a comprehensive permit for a 200‑unit residential development on 190 East Main Street. The meeting will also include general business.

• Special Permit relief to keep chickens at 12 West Street
• Variance relief for a 40’ × 24’ addition at 10 Cormier Circle
• Comprehensive Permit for a 200‑unit residential complex on 190 East Main Street (≈7.89 acres)

The board approved the October 9 minutes unanimously. It approved a special permit for Hilma Cartagena with conditions on setbacks, coop relocation, and poultry limits. It approved a variance for Lori Frederick’s home addition. The board denied the comprehensive permit for the Altera 40B project by a 4‑1 vote and directed the chairman to draft the final decision.

• Approved October 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Cartagena special permit with coop move, no roosters, max 6 chickens (unanimous)
• Approved Frederick variance as submitted (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on Altera 40B project (unanimous)
• Denied Altera comprehensive permit (4‑1, David Claro voted approve)
• Authorized chairman to draft final decision with Attorney Moody (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, expenditures, and documents. The agenda includes a review of rule changes for Accessory Dwelling Units, a budget discussion, and a capital projects update.

• Review of Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) rule changes
• Budget review and discussion
• Capital Projects update
• Hopedale Interconnection timing and extent
• Water Ban Enforcement and Violation Policies

The Water Commission unanimously approved the October 22, 2025 meeting minutes, the October receivables commitment of $684,243.11, and payroll and bills payable warrants. Commissioners signed and notarized easement deeds for an exchange with Mass Electric. Several policy items, including ADU rule changes and water‑ban enforcement, were deferred for future discussion.

• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved receivables commitment of $684,243.11 for October 2025
• Approved payroll warrants: 26-18 ($24,083.41), 26-19 ($22,548.52), 26-20 ($22,767.19) (unanimous)
• Approved bills payable: 26-18 ($1,828.57), 26-19 ($39,908.18), 26-20 ($94,738.39) (unanimous)
• Signed and notarized easement deeds and related documents with Mass Electric
• Directed General Manager to review ADU rule changes and propose a neutral rule (no vote recorded)
• Deferred water ban enforcement and office/facilities closure policies to a future meeting
• Adjourned meeting unanimously at 4:45 PM

Economic Development Commission

The Milford Economic Development Commission will convene to review minutes from a previous meeting, discuss results from Town Meeting, and review an update to the Comprehensive Plans Goals Spreadsheet. The session is an open discussion with no specific decisions scheduled.

• Review minutes from September 25, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of Town Meeting results
• Review of Comprehensive Plans Goals Spreadsheet update
• General project updates and open discussion

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Insurance Advisory Committee will discuss updated retiree prescription rates effective January 1, 2026. The committee will also review proposed changes to retiree rules regarding late opt-ins and ex-spouses.

• Update on retiree prescription rates for 1/1/2026
• Review of Retiree Rules for Ex-Spouses
• Review of Retiree Rules for Late Opt-Ins
• Committee vacancy update

The Insurance Advisory Committee approved the Blue Cross Blue Shield Medex rates for 2026, which set the aggregated rate at $453.02 per month, an 11.64% increase. The committee also adopted a rule requiring ex‑spouses covered by a retiree to pay 100% of their premium, with existing ex‑spouse coverage grandfathered. No changes were made to the existing retiree re‑enrollment policy, and all updated retiree rules were accepted.

• Approved minutes from 10/29/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Blue Cross Blue Shield Medex rates (unanimous)
• Accepted ex‑spouse premium rule with grandfathering (unanimous)
• Decided to keep existing retiree re‑enrollment policy unchanged (unanimous)
• Accepted all updated retiree rules and regulations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:10 p.m. (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The Milford Parks Commission will discuss the progress of renovations to the Town Park Building. The commission will also discuss potential locations for adding or upgrading lights on existing playing fields.

• Town Park Building renovation progress review
• Discussion on playing field lighting upgrades and additions

The Milford Parks Commission met on November 10, 2025. A motion was made and seconded to approve the minutes from 08/9/15 and 10/14/25. The motion passed unanimously. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved minutes from 08/9/15 and 10/14/25 (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The Milford Parks Commission will hold a public meeting to present details of the Town Park improvement project that used Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for FY 22‑23, discuss the project's outcomes and community benefits, and solicit public feedback on its impact. No formal actions are listed; the agenda notes that items may be added or omitted at the Chair’s discretion.

• Review of Town Park improvement project funded by CDBG FY 22‑23
• Public feedback on project impact

The commission held a public meeting to review the Town Park Improvement Project and gathered resident feedback. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded; members mentioned looking into crossing safety, adding electric‑bike signage, opening bathrooms during department hours, installing cameras by spring, and replacing trees. The meeting adjourned at about 6:25 p.m.

Youth Commission

The Milford Youth Commission will review the fund balance, sign warrants, and vote on a new evaluation process for the Director and Front Desk position. The meeting will also include updates on facility projects, including a new crosswalk and turf installation.

• Vote on Director FY 26 Goals: new evaluation process
• Fund Balance as of 10/31/25: $173,895.32
• Signing of warrants totaling $3,700.50
• Crosswalk project: flashing solar lights installation
• Youth Center FY26 Budget Earmark of $50K to be released

The commission voted 8‑0 to approve the Van Vehicle Policy, subject to final sign‑off by Town Counsel. It also voted 8‑0 to approve the signing of several warrants for small expenses. No funding decision was made on the STEM Power Girls Club proposal; the board offered mentorship instead. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved Van Vehicle Policy pending Town Counsel approval (8-0)
• Approved signing of warrants for various town accounts (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)
• Offered mentorship to Catie Delaney for STEM Power Girls Club (no vote)
• Noted front‑desk candidate declined; seven candidates selected for interviews (no vote)
• Deferred discussion of FY26 Director goals to a future meeting (no vote)

Housing Authority

The Milford Housing Authority Board will hold a public hearing on its 2025‑2029 Year Plan and the Annual Plan starting April 1, 2025. The meeting also includes financial statement reviews, consideration of warrants for October 2025 expenditures, and updates on several modernization projects such as ARPA‑funded fire alarm panels and roof repairs. Board votes and executive‑session minutes approvals are scheduled before adjournment.

• Public hearing for the 2025‑2029 Year Plan and Annual Plan beginning April 1, 2025
• Financial Statements for month ending September 30, 2025
• Consideration of warrants/expenditures for month ending October 31, 2025
• EOHLC #185082 ARPA Targeted Award: Milford Federal Pacific Panel & Fire Alarm Panels
• Maher Court—Roof Project Building 80

The November 10, 2025 Milford Housing Authority board meeting minutes list agenda items, reports, and upcoming business but do not record any approvals, denials, or votes. No decisions on expenditures, modernization projects, or executive session items are documented in the provided minutes.

School Committees

The Milford School Committee will discuss updates on the MSBA project, enrollment, class size, mentoring, teacher leadership, and personnel. It will also vote on consent agenda items: approval of the warrant, approval of meeting minutes, and approval of professional development. An appointment to the MSBA Designer Selection Panel will be considered. The meeting may also include other updates and announcements.

• Approval of warrant (consent agenda)
• Approval of meeting minutes (consent agenda)
• Approval of professional development (consent agenda)
• Appointment of School Committee member to MSBA Designer Selection Panel
• Reports on enrollment, class size, mentoring, teacher leadership, and personnel

Blackstone Valley Regional School District

The Negotiation Subcommittee is meeting to discuss collective bargaining strategies. The primary item is scheduled for executive session to avoid detriment to the school district.

• Executive session regarding collective bargaining strategies

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Vernon Grove Cemetery Trustees will meet on November 5, 2025 at 5 PM in Milford Town Hall. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, a report from the Cemetery Administrator, discussion of the cemetery’s five‑year capital plan, and old business concerning consulting and a truck. An executive session is scheduled for an employee review. No new business items are listed.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Cemetery Administrator report
• Discussion of 5‑year capital plan
• Old business: consulting and truck (Sander) matter
• Executive session for employee review

The trustees accepted the September and October meeting minutes. They voted to limit self‑directed funerals to cremated remains only. They approved the buyback of two graves for $800. They also approved a fence sign to be installed in the spring and moved the meeting to executive session.

• Accepted September minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted October minutes (all in favor)
• Approved limitation to cremated‑only self‑directed funerals (all in favor)
• Approved buyback of two graves for $800 (all in favor)
• Approved fence sign for spring installation (all in favor)
• Moved meeting to executive session (all in favor)

Blackstone Valley Regional School District

The School Council will review admissions applications and open house updates. The meeting includes reports on safety seminars, lockdown drills, and a new School Resource Officer.

• Admissions update regarding applications and Open House
• Safety seminars covering lockdown drills and accountability attendance
• Update on new SRO
• Assistant District Attorney presentation

Blackstone Valley Regional Emergency Planning Committee

The committee will meet to discuss HMEP and EMPG grants and self-funded exercises. Members will review evacuation maps from the CMRPC and Homeland Security Council Project and address approvals for the Hazardous Materials Plan.

• HMEP and EMPG grants
• Self-funded exercises
• CMRPC and Homeland Security Council Project evacuation maps
• Member town approvals of the Hazardous Materials Plan

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the October 21 and October 7 meetings. No action was taken on the 10 Cormier Circle variance application. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of 10-21-2025 (yes: Calagione, Morais, White)
• Approved minutes of 10-7-2025 (yes: Calagione, Morais, White)
• No action on 10 Cormier Circle variance application
• Adjourned meeting (yes: Calagione, Morais, White)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review a small commercial exemption memo and the FY2026 classification hearing presentation. The board will also consider a client fee agreement for Appellate Tax Board representation. Following the meeting, members will present the classification hearing to the Select Board.

• Sign Client Fee Agreement with Matthew Thomas for Appellate Tax Board representation
• Review FY2026 classification hearing presentation
• Review small commercial exemption memo
• Classification hearing presentation with Select Board at 6 p.m.

The Board approved the October 1, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved the use of a Client Fee Agreement with Matthew Thomas for Appellate Tax Board representation after review by the Finance Director and Town Counsel. The Board scheduled its next meeting for November 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. and adjourned the open session unanimously.

• Approved October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved use of Client Fee Agreement with Matthew Thomas for ATB representation
• Scheduled next Board meeting for November 19, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
• Adjourned open session unanimously

Select Board

The Milford Select Board is scheduled to meet on November 3, 2025, at 6:00 PM to review and discuss the agenda and packet materials.

• Review of Select Board meeting agenda and packet
• Review of Select Board 11-3.25 agenda and packet

The board signed the warrant and approved the meeting minutes. It maintained the dual tax rate, setting the FY26 rate at 1.58 with a residential factor of .8677, and denied residential, small‑commercial, and open‑space exemptions. The board also approved a Class I vehicle‑sales license for Campers Inn RV and appointed Frederick Roche to the Conservation Commission.

• Signed the warrant (unanimous)
• Approved the regular session minutes (unanimous)
• Set FY26 dual tax rate at 1.58 with residential factor .8677 (unanimous)
• Denied residential exemption for principal residences (unanimous)
• Denied small commercial exemption (unanimous)
• Denied open space discount (unanimous)
• Approved Class I License for Campers Inn RV of Milford (unanimous)
• Appointed Frederick Roche to the Conservation Commission (unanimous)

Youth Commission

The Milford Youth Commission will meet on October 30, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. in the Youth Center conference room. The agenda lists one item under New Business: the appointment of a front desk position. The commission may discuss additional items, but only the front desk appointment is specified.

• Appointment of front desk position

The commission voted unanimously (9-0) to hire Jennifer Levine as Front Desk Coordinator, starting November 17, 2025, pending a CORI investigation. A second motion to adjourn the meeting was also approved unanimously (9-0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Hire Jennifer Levine as Front Desk Coordinator (9-0)
• Adjourn meeting (9-0)

School Committees

The School Committee Budget Subcommittee will meet to discuss the FY2027 budget and review an update on the FY2026 budget. The body will also approve minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting.

• FY2027 Budget Discussion
• FY2026 Budget Update
• Approval of September 11, 2025 minutes

Insurance Advisory Committee

The committee will first approve the minutes from its March 19, 2025 meeting. It will then discuss the retiree medical insurance rates that will take effect on January 1, 2026, and consider a proposal to change the retiree pharmacy benefit manager. The body will also review two retiree rule changes concerning ex‑spouses and opt‑ins. Finally, it will recap the dependent audit.

• Approve minutes of the March 19, 2025 meeting
• Present retiree medical rates effective 1/1/2026
• Review proposal for an alternate retiree Pharmacy Benefit Manager
• Review retiree rule changes for ex‑spouses and opt‑ins
• Recap the dependent audit

The Insurance Advisory Committee approved the October 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It voted unanimously to change the town's pharmacy benefit manager from BCBS to Benistar, which is projected to save about $173,000. The committee also tabled proposals on retiree enrollment rules and ex‑spouse premium responsibilities until a future meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

• Approved October 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved change of Pharmacy Benefit Manager to Benistar (unanimous)
• Tabled retiree rules and ex‑spouse premium proposals (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:40 p.m. (unanimous)

Select Board

The provided agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific discussion items or decisions. No substantive business was detailed in the provided text.

The board unanimously approved a Chapter 148 Fuel Storage License for Fairfield Vista, LLC to install four 1,000‑gallon propane tanks at 300 Deer Street. It also unanimously approved a change of date for a One Day Beer and Wine License for St. Mary’s Parish and a Permit to Obstruct for the Veterans Day Parade. Additional actions included accepting two resignations, postponing a vehicle‑sales license application, and referring a parking‑lot safety issue to the Highway Surveyor and Town Engineering.

• Approved Chapter 148 Fuel Storage License for Fairfield Vista, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved change of date for One Day Beer and Wine License for St. Mary’s Parish event (unanimous)
• Approved Permit to Obstruct for Veterans Day Parade (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Justin Brosnan from Economic Development Commission (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Sandra Comastra from Board of Registrars (unanimous)
• Rescheduled Campers Inn RV Class I License application to Nov 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Referred Veterans Post #40 parking‑lot safety issue to Highway Surveyor and Town Engineering (unanimous)

School Committees

The Facilities Subcommittee will meet to review ongoing facilities projects and maintenance logs. Discussions include the Milford High School roof and the Brookside Addition.

• MHS Roof maintenance schedule
• Brookside Addition punchlist and retained funds status
• Softball shed review
• August and September monthly facilities maintenance logs
• MPS Facilities tracker review

School Committees

The Milford School Committee Budget Subcommittee meeting on October 23, 2025 will consider several agenda items. Items include approval of the September 11, 2025 meeting minutes, approval of a transportation IFB, an update on the FY2026 budget, and discussion and guidance for the FY2027 budget. The Chair notes that additional items may be raised as permitted by law. The meeting will be held at Milford High School, Central Office, 31 West Fountain Street.

• Approval of September 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Transportation IFB approval
• FY2026 budget update
• FY2027 budget discussion and guidance

School Committees

The Milford School Committee will consider approving the September 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It will review File JF-1 concerning a Middle School Pathway Exploration and File IKF on competency determination and graduation requirements. The committee will revisit several policy files, including safety, security & emergency planning, security cameras, and walkers/riders. New and old business items are listed without specific details.

• Approval of September 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• File JF-1: Middle School Pathway Exploration
• File IKF: Competency Determination & Graduation Requirements
• Revisit Policy File EBC: Safety, Security & Emergency Planning
• Revisit Policy File ECAF: Security Cameras

School Committees

The School Committee will review policies regarding middle school pathways, emergency plans, and walkers and riders. The body will also receive updates on the FY2026 budget and the MSBA project.

• Review of Policy File JF-1: Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy
• Review of Policy File EBC: Emergency Plans
• Review of Policy File EEAA: Walkers and Riders
• FY2026 Budget Update
• MSBA Project Update

Bi-County Collaborative Board of Directors

The Board of Directors will meet to review the FY25 independent audit and determine surplus funds. The body will also consider votes on PRISM grant awards, donations, and employee staffing changes.

• Acceptance of FY25 Independent Audit
• Determination of Surplus Funds per 60 CMR 50.07
• PRISM Grant Awards
• Acceptance of Donations
• Employee appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence

Conservation Commission

The Milford Conservation Commission will meet on October 23, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. in Town Hall. The agenda includes approval of minutes, review of two Certificates of Compliance, two Extension Orders of Conditions, and a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for West Street. The commission may also discuss additional items not listed as permitted by law.

• Certificate of Compliance DEP#223-1237 – 43 Fiske Mill Rd (Leo Fantini)
• Certificate of Compliance DEP#223-1135 – Claro Construction
• Extension Orders of Conditions DEP#223-1206 – 38A Asylum St (Vineyard Point)
• Extension Orders of Conditions DEP#223-1205 – 38B Asylum St (Vineyard Point)
• Notice of Intent DEP#223-284 – West St (TMAN Properties)

The Conservation Commission approved several Certificates of Compliance, three‑year extensions, and issued orders of conditions and negative determinations for various development projects. Notably, it adopted an Order of Conditions for 284 West Street with storm‑water mitigation measures. All motions passed with votes ranging from 3‑0‑1 to 4‑0.

• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 43 Fiske Mill Rd (DEP#223-1237) with Condition #21 (4-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for Arianna Circle (DEP#223-1135) (3-0-1 abstention)
• Approved 3‑year extension for 38A Asylum St (DEP#223-1206) to Oct 23, 2028 (3-0-1 abstention)
• Approved 3‑year extension for 38B Asylum St (DEP#223-1205) to Oct 23, 2028 (3-0-1 abstention)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 284 West St (DEP#223-1258) with special conditions (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination (options 6 & 3) for 3 Roberts Court septic replacement with erosion‑control conditions (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination (option 5 referencing 310 CMR 10.02(2)(b)2.g and option 6) for 213 Central St (Archer Rubber) monitoring wells (4-0)

Water Commission

The Board of Water Commissioners will review expenditures, the budget, and capital projects. The meeting includes discussions on water usage enforcement and the Hopedale Interconnection. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real estate interests.

• Drought Surcharge rates and Water usage Stage enforcement
• Water Ban Enforcement and Violation Policies
• Hopedale Interconnection timing and extent
• Policy on office and facility closures
• Executive session regarding value and disposition of real estate interests

The Water Commissioners unanimously approved the September 2025 receivables commitment of $770,946.85. They also unanimously approved the listed payroll warrants and the bills payable amounts. The meeting included budget and operational updates, but no additional actions were decided.

• Approved September 2025 receivables commitment of $770,946.85 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $110,658.27 (unanimous)
• Approved bills payable totaling $391,580.63 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 17, 2025 and August 6, 2025 (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Milford Economic Development Commission will review the minutes from its September 25, 2025 meeting. Commissioners will discuss the results of the recent town meeting and provide an update to the Comprehensive Plans goals spreadsheet. An open discussion of general project updates is also scheduled.

• Review minutes of 9-25-25 EDC meeting
• Discuss town meeting results
• Update Comprehensive Plans – Goals Spreadsheet
• Open discussion of general project updates

Sewer Commission

The Milford Sewer Commission will consider the FY2026 First Half Commitment Figure and several site‑plan and connection permit applications. The board will also approve the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting and set the date and time for its next meeting.

• Approve minutes from September 16, 2025 Commissioners’ Meeting
• Set date & time of next Board meeting
• FY2026 First Half Commitment Figure
• Amended Site Plan Review – Highway Dept. Salt Shed Replacement for 31 Front Street
• Commercial Connection Permit Application for 146 South Main Street (NY Capital Investment Group, LLC/Prestige Car Wash)

The Sewer Commission unanimously approved the FY2026 First Half Commitment Figure and several departmental items, including bills and payroll. It also approved multiple permit applications and site‑plan reviews. A contradictory pair of motions on FY2026 Abatement Requests were both recorded as approved and denied. One residential connection permit motion had a commissioner abstain, with no outcome recorded.

• Approved Department Bills (unanimous)
• Approved Department Payroll (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 First Half Commitment Figure (unanimous)
• Approved Commercial Connection Permit for 146 South Main Street (NY Capital Investment Group, LLC/Prestige Car Wash) (unanimous)
• Approved Amended Site Plan Review for 31 Front Street Salt Shed Replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan Review for 5 Water Street (New Water Street, LLC) (unanimous)
• Approved Drain Layer License for Dandel Construction Inc (unanimous)
• Motion to approve Residential Connection Permit for 53 Medway Road (abstention by Cedenella; outcome not recorded)

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council will review and approve the meeting minutes, present a financial report covering the balance and reimbursements, discuss a potential July 4th community project, provide an update on grant season, and consider a new MCC project. The meeting also includes a welcome for new members, public comments, and any other business.

• Review and approve minutes
• Financial report: balance, reimbursements, deposits
• Discussion of potential July 4th project
• Grant season update
• Discussion of new MCC project

The Cultural Council unanimously approved the September 2025 minutes and the financial report. Members agreed to hold a grant‑review meeting on November 18, a first voting session on December 11, and a final vote on December 15. The council also set the November 18 meeting to identify questions for grant applicants.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Scheduled grant‑review meeting for November 18, 2025
• Scheduled first grant voting meeting for December 11, 2025
• Scheduled final grant vote for December 15, 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the site plan for 5 Water Street after the applicant satisfied Sewer Commission conditions. It also endorsed the plans for Ariana Circle and released the full bond amount, contingent on the deed and plans being recorded. The minutes from the October 7 meeting were tabled for amendment. The Board expressed support for moving to online fillable PDF applications.

• Approved site plan for 5 Water Street (yes: Mainini, Morais, Wilson, White; Calagione absent)
• Endorsed Ariana Circle plans (yes: Mainini, Morais, Wilson, White; Calagione absent)
• Released full bond amount for Ariana Estates, subject to deed and plan recording (yes: Mainini, Morais, Wilson, White; Calagione absent)
• Tabled minutes of 10‑7‑2025 for amendment (yes: Mainini, Morais, Wilson; White abstained; Calagione absent)
• Supported implementation of online fillable PDF applications (Board expressed support)
• Adjourned meeting (yes: Mainini, Morais, Wilson, White; Calagione absent)

Housing Authority

The Milford Housing Authority board will consider routine items such as roll call, financial statements, and approval of previous meeting minutes. A key agenda item is the vote on a flat rent rate for Maher Court effective October 1, 2025. The meeting also includes reviews of several modernization projects and an executive session to approve past session minutes and discuss an employee grievance.

• Approval of flat rent rate for Maher Court effective Oct 1, 2025
• EOHLC #185082 ARPA Targeted Award: Milford Federal Pacific Panel & Fire Alarm Panels
• EOHLC #185097 Vacant Initiative (6 Cedar Street)
• EOHLC #185101 667-3 Old Birmingham Roof (Building B)
• EOHLC #1 85089 Milford Housing, Master Meter: Gas to Electric Stoves & Accessible Unit 667-3

Blackstone Valley Regional School District

The School Committee will discuss the FY25 audit and set meeting dates for the FY27 budget subcommittee. The body will also vote on accepting equipment donations for vocational programs and review preliminary enrollment headcounts.

• Vote on donation of 2008 Nissan Altima for Auto Tech
• Vote on donation of valves, fittings, and connections for Plumbing from Webstone
• Vote on donation of Mitsubishi Ductless Wall Mount Units for HV AC/R from T. Mazzio
• FY25 Audit Update/Excess & Deficiency Update
• October 1 Preliminary Enrollment Headcount

Commission on Disability

The Milford Commission on Disability will consider approving the Treasurer’s Report, which lists balances for the 26830 Fund, the Miscellaneous Expenses budget, and the Commission’s own fund. The commission will also consider approving the minutes from the previous meeting and discuss updates to its website and local parks. The meeting will set the date for the next session on November 19, 2025 and then adjourn.

• Approve Treasurer’s Report showing $28,208.26 in the 26830 Fund (Handicapped Fines Account)
• Approve Treasurer’s Report showing $866.59 remaining in the Miscellaneous Expenses budget (549-5780)
• Approve Treasurer’s Report showing $25.40 in the 24550 Fund (Commission on Disability)
• Approve minutes from the previous meeting
• Discuss website update, park updates, and set next meeting for November 19, 2025

The commission approved the September 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously supported a $10,000 donation from the 22G funds to fund the most comprehensive playground option (Option #3) at Town Park. The commission also moved to create a subcommittee to handle parade vehicle, banner, and decoration procurement with a budget not to exceed $1,500.

• Approved September 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Donated $10,000 from 22G funds for Option #3 playground equipment (unanimous support)

Parks Commission

The Milford Parks Commission will meet to approve the previous meeting minutes. Commissioners will discuss a policy for events held at Draper Park. They will review letters requesting dedication of courts within Town Park and veteran square signs at Prospect Heights. An update on the Town Park building and bandstand renovation schedule will also be provided.

• Policy for events held at Draper Park (discussion)
• Letter requesting dedication of courts within Town Park (review)
• Letter requesting veteran square signs at Prospect Heights (review)
• Update on Town Park building and bandstand renovations schedule (discussion)

The Milford Parks Commission discussed event policies for Draper Park, a request to name new pickleball courts after Linda Zaccilli, and updates on the Town Park bathroom and bandstand renovations. A motion to approve Veterans Square signs at Prospect Heights Park was made and seconded, but the minutes do not record a vote count or final outcome. The commission stated there will be no adjustments to existing permits for Draper Park events, including the Christmas tree lighting.

• Motion to approve Veterans signs at Prospect Heights Park made and seconded (outcome not recorded)
• Stated no adjustments will be made to current permits for Draper Park events

Youth Commission

The Milford Youth Commission will approve meeting minutes from September and August, sign warrants totaling over $6,000, and discuss the Director's FY 26 goals and facility renovation updates.

• Approval of meeting minutes for 9/8/25 and 8/7/25
• Signing of warrants totaling $6,276.37
• Director FY 26 Goals: new evaluation process
• Post-renovation project updates and turf installation
• Pedestrian safety initiative and public park design grant

The commission approved the September 8 meeting minutes and unanimously authorized the signing of eight warrants for community projects. Members assigned tasks to develop FY26 goals for the director, interview front‑desk candidates, and create an after‑school e‑bike safety program. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 8 minutes (7-0 vote)
• Approved signing of eight warrants (8-0 vote)
• Assigned members to prepare FY26 goals for the MYC Director
• Directed two board members to interview front‑desk candidates and send interview questions to J. Ward and E. Stienstra
• Planned an after‑school e‑bike/scooter safety educational initiative with Police and Library
• Noted Phase II of post‑renovation project began; Phase III to start in spring
• Scheduled ramp installation for Game Room accessibility within two weeks
• Adjourned meeting (8-0 vote)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will consider approval of the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes and review public‑hearing procedures. It will receive a report from Senior Center Director Lisa Regan and a FY26 budget report. The board will discuss old‑business items such as summer programming and new‑business proposals for additional handicap parking spaces. Any other business may also be addressed before adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the June 10, 2025 meeting
• Public hearing testimony limited to five minutes
• Senior Center Director report by Lisa Regan
• FY26 budget report for senior services
• New business proposal for additional handicap spaces

The council voted to dispense with reading the June 20, 2025 minutes. A motion to adopt a 5‑year capital‑improvements plan was approved unanimously. The board decided to start future meetings at 11:30 am. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Dispensed with reading June 20, 2025 minutes (all in favor, none opposed)
• Approved 5‑year capital‑improvements plan (all in favor, none opposed)
• Moved meeting start time to 11:30 am (decision made)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor, none opposed)

School Committees

The Milford School Committee meeting will feature updates from the student representative, the superintendent, and various administrators. The committee will vote on opening the Milford Community School Use Board and on declaring a district van surplus. A consent agenda will include votes to approve the meeting warrant, minutes, and a professional development update. Additional reports will cover e‑bikes, 2025 MCAS data, curriculum, and subcommittee activities.

• Vote to open Milford Community School Use Board
• Vote to declare district van surplus
• Consent agenda vote to approve meeting warrant
• Consent agenda vote to approve minutes
• Consent agenda vote to approve professional development update

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will approve the September 11, 2025 minutes and the attached warrants. They will receive staff, director, and Friends of the Milford Town Library reports and provide updates on the budget, IT, and capital plan. New business includes discussing a library consultant’s quote and forming a search committee to select a new library director.

• Approve September 11, 2025 minutes
• Approve attached warrants
• Budget update
• IT update
• Formation of director search committee

The Board approved the September 11 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It also approved the warrants presented that evening, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved September 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved warrants (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Milford Select Board will meet on October 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM in Room 03, 52 Main Street. In the executive session, the board will discuss whether to schedule a Special Town Meeting to consider purchasing the property located at 6 Park Terrace. No other agenda items are listed beyond the open session.

• Discuss scheduling a Special Town Meeting to consider purchase of 6 Park Terrace

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Milford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on October 9, 2025. Items include a special permit request by K&M Auto Sales for motor vehicle sales at 40 Cape Road, a special permit request by Hilma Cartagena to keep chickens at 12 West Street, and a comprehensive permit application for a 200‑unit residential complex on 190 East Main Street. The board will also address general business matters.

• Special Permit for K&M Auto Sales, Inc. to operate motor vehicle sales and service at 40 Cape Road (Lot 22, Assessors Sheet 59).
• Special Permit for Hilma Cartagena to keep chickens as residential animals at 12 West Street (Lot 348, Assessors Sheet 48).
• Comprehensive Permit for a 200‑unit, four‑story residential development on 190 East Main Street (approximately 7.89 acres).

The board unanimously approved the K&M Auto Sales special permit, adding operational conditions. The hearing on Hilma Cartagena's special permit was continued to the November 13, 2025 meeting. The Altera 40B comprehensive permit was also continued to November 13, 2025. Minutes from the September 11 and October 2 meetings were approved unanimously.

• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved K&M Auto Sales special permit with conditions (unanimous)
• Continued Hilma Cartagena special permit hearing to Nov 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued Altera 40B comprehensive permit to Nov 13, 2025 (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Milford Historical Commission will meet to discuss museum operations and upcoming events. The body is planning for the 1776 250th Anniversary and an Appraisal Day scheduled for Nov. 30th.

• Planning for 250th Anniversary (1776)
• Appraisal Day set for Nov. 30th
• Website discussion with IT Dept.
• Planning for authors of 'Citizen Soldier' and 'The Remembering Leather & Stone'
• Identification of glass negatives and processing of museum donations

The Milford Historical Commission voted unanimously to accept the August 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to strike paragraph 5 of the September 2025 minutes was made and seconded, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome. The meeting was later adjourned.

• Accepted August 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Milford High School Building Committee

The committee will meet to review the selection process for a designer and discuss the approval of an Owner's Project Manager (OPM) contract. The meeting also includes a report from a subcommittee and an update from the School Committee.

• Approval of OPM Contract/Authorization to Sign
• Designer Selection Overview
• Subcommittee report on information distribution
• School Committee update

Board of Health

The Milford Board of Health will discuss an emergency condemnation and an order to vacate for the property at 3 South Central Street, owned by Luis Lema Loja, due to findings of unfitness for human habitation and immediate danger. The board may also address any other issues members wish to raise.

• Emergency condemnation and order to vacate for 3 South Central Street (owner: Luis Lema Loja)
• Other issues raised by board members

The Board of Health appointed Loriann Braza as chair and approved the September 16 minutes. The board voted to declare the house at 3 South Central Street unfit for human habitation, denied the owner's request for more time, and gave a 7‑day deadline to correct violations. Inspectors will re‑inspect after the deadline and report back.

• Appointed Loriann Braza as Chair of the Board (motion seconded by Braza)
• Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Declared 3 South Central Street unfit for human habitation (vote)
• Denied owner's request for extension; ordered compliance within 7 days
• Set up post‑deadline inspection by Board of Health inspectors

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the amended site plan for the new Quonset‑hut style salt shed at 31 Front Street, adding three conditions recommended by the Town Planner. It also made a favorable recommendation to the Special Town Meeting for the Ariana Circle street acceptance project and for the stormwater bylaw amendment. The Board voted to continue the review of the 5 Water Street mercantile market project to the October 21 meeting. The meeting minutes were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved minutes of 9‑2‑2025 meeting (3‑0)
• Approved amended site plan for 31 Front St with conditions (4‑0)
• Recommended Special Town Meeting approval for Ariana Circle street acceptance (4‑0)
• Continued 5 Water St mercantile market review to Oct 21 (4‑0)
• Recommended Special Town Meeting endorsement for stormwater bylaw (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Water Commission

The Milford Board of Water Commissioners will meet on October 6, 2025 at 3:15 PM to review its Rules and Regulations and approve any amendments. The agenda also includes adjournment. The Chair notes that other items may be discussed if permitted by law.

• Review of and amendments to Water Commission Rules and Regulations
• Adjournment

The Water Commission voted unanimously to adopt the amended regulations that set new fines and service‑termination penalties for water‑ban violations, as detailed in the revised Section 14. The changes become effective on October 13, 2025. Afterward, the commission unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Adopt amended water‑ban fines and enforcement rules (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

School Committees

The School Committee and Finance Committee are holding a joint meeting to review warrant articles. No other specific actions or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review of warrant articles

Finance Committee

The Milford Finance Committee meeting on October 2, 2025 will review and vote on warrant articles. The agenda also includes approval of the prior meeting's minutes and an invitation for public speakers. Items listed are subject to change, and additional topics may be discussed as permitted by law.

• Approval of prior minutes
• Invitation to speak
• Consideration of warrant articles

The Milford Finance Committee unanimously approved multiple funding items, including $2.2 M for the first phase of HVAC repairs at Stacy Middle School. Other approvals covered ADA litigation costs, a zoning by‑law amendment for ADUs, interior painting of Town Hall, fire‑department equipment, and a transfer to the Town Stabilization Account. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved September 23 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 for ADA litigation fund (Article 11, unanimous)
• Approved zoning by‑law amendment for ADUs (Article 15, unanimous)
• Approved $290,000 for interior painting of Town Hall (Article 4, unanimous)
• Approved $190,000 to replace HVAC equipment at Birch Street fire facility (Article 25, unanimous)
• Approved $1,350,000 for new fire engine (Article 27, unanimous)
• Approved $2,200,000 for first phase of Stacy Middle School HVAC upgrade (Article 28, unanimous)
• Approved $1,865,519 transfer to Town Stabilization Account (Article 36, unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Milford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on two Comprehensive Permit applications. The first proposes a 103‑unit rental development on a 14.64‑acre parcel at 21 Beaver Street, with at least 26 units designated as affordable housing. The second proposes a 52‑unit rental development on a 7.8‑acre parcel at 310 Fortune Boulevard, with at least 13 units designated as affordable housing. Both applications reference Project Eligibility Letters from the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency issued on October 24, 2024.

• 103‑unit rental apartment project on 14.64 acre at 21 Beaver Street, 26 affordable units
• 52‑unit rental apartment project on 7.8 acre at 310 Fortune Boulevard, 13 affordable units
• Both applications are Comprehensive Permits under General Laws Chapter 40B

The Zoning Board unanimously approved Condition #18 for the 21 Beaver Street 40B project and adopted its comprehensive permit. It then approved Condition #18 for the 310 Fortune Boulevard 40B project and adopted its comprehensive permit. All votes were unanimous with four members present.

• Approved Condition #18 for 21 Beaver St (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Permit for 21 Beaver St (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved Condition #18 for 310 Fortune Blvd (unanimous 4-0)
• Approved Comprehensive Permit for 310 Fortune Blvd (unanimous 4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 4-0)

Board of Assessors

The Milford Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, discuss bills, and review a contract update with ATB Counsel. The agenda also includes a report on LA3 sales and a status update on a power plant appraisal.

• Approve minutes from September 2, 2025
• Review ATB Counsel contract update
• Review LA3 Sales Report and LA15 Interim Adjustment
• Discuss status of Power Plant appraisal
• Executive session for personnel matters

The Board of Assessors unanimously approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. Later, the Board unanimously voted to adjourn the open session and enter an executive session under G.L. c.30A section 21(a) purpose number 7.

• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned open session and entered executive session (unanimous)

Metrowest Regional Transit Authority

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will discuss and vote on the revised FY26 operating budget and the selection of engineering design services for the Blandin Hub Operations & Maintenance Facility Expansion. The board will also review an update to the AECOM Comprehensive Regional Transit Plan and the Agency Title VI Program.

• Approval of Revised FY26 Operating Budget
• Selection of Engineering Design Services for Blandin Hub Operations & Maintenance Facility Expansion
• Approval of Agency Title VI Program
• AECOM Comprehensive Regional Transit Plan Update

Blackstone Valley Regional School District

The Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional District School Committee will meet to discuss and vote on revisions to the admissions policy. A presentation by the Policy Subcommittee will precede the vote.

• Vote on Admissions Policy (Policy: JF-Admissions)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will meet to discuss new and old business, including a review of Section 5.8B. The board is also scheduled to approve the clerk payroll for September and October 2025.

• Review of Section 5.8B
• Approval of September and October 2025 clerk payroll
• Approval of August 13, 2025 minutes

The Personnel Board unanimously elected Brian Long as Chairman and Jim Dorval as Vice Chair. The board also unanimously approved the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes and the September and October 2025 clerk payroll. Discussion of Section 5.8b was postponed to the next meeting.

• Elected Brian Long as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Jim Dorval as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved August 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved September & October 2025 clerk payroll (unanimous)
• Postponed discussion of Section 5.8b to next meeting

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery will discuss a five-year capital plan and seek Finance Committee approval for a $15,000 expense. The meeting will also include the administrator's report and public participation.

• Capital (5-year) Plan Discussion
• Finance Committee approval for $15,000
• Cemetery Administrator Report
• Approval of Minutes from previous meeting
• Public Participation

The board approved the previous meeting's minutes with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. Discussion on rehabilitating two cemetery buildings was postponed to the next meeting.

• Accepted meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)
• Tabled discussion on rehabilitating two buildings (postponed to next meeting)

School Committees

The Milford Community Use Program will review the past summer programs and provide an update on the town pool. It will discuss the extended‑day schedule for the new school year and the 2025‑2026 winter programming with Milford Public Schools. Additional items may be raised as permitted by law.

• Review of past Summer Programs
• Extended Day schedule for new school year
• Pool Update
• Discussion on Community Use with MPS for 2025/2026 Winter Programming
• Any other discussions brought forward by Board/Director

Select Board

The Select Board approved the Memorandum of Understanding with the Milford Police Union, including a 0.5% POST increase and health insurance opt‑out payments. The Board also approved the settlement with the Milford Fire Department Union, featuring a 1.5% increase on the 10‑year anniversary and education pay rolled into base pay in year 2. Both actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Police Union Memorandum of Understanding (unanimous)
• Approved Fire Department Union settlement (unanimous)
• Adjourned Executive Session (unanimous)

Select Board

The September 29, 2025 Milford Select Board meeting agenda consists solely of a revised agenda and a packet of documents. No specific agenda items such as rezoning, contracts, ordinances, or public hearings are listed in the provided text.

The Select Board remanded the Ariana Circle public way petition to the Planning Board and placed it on the October Special Town Meeting warrant. It also approved the Special Town Meeting warrant, declared two town vehicles surplus for auction, and approved a handicapped parking space at 42 Green Street. Several permits for community events and a cultural council appointment were also approved. The board reported receiving a $111,259 911 grant and nearly $600,000 MVP flood‑resilience grant.

• Remanded Ariana Circle petition to Planning Board and added to Town Meeting warrant (unanimous)
• Approved Special Town Meeting warrant as presented (unanimous)
• Declared 2011 Lexus and 2017 Ford Expedition surplus and approved auction (unanimous)
• Approved locating at least one handicapped parking space at 42 Green Street (unanimous)
• Approved Permit to Obstruct for Scouting for Food Drive on Nov 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Permit to Obstruct for Milford Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll Drive (unanimous)
• Approved Permit to Obstruct for Milford High School Boosters Turkey Day 5K (unanimous)
• Appointed Patricia Salomon and Pegeen Sgammato DosSantos to Milford Cultural Council (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review a Certificate of Compliance for 220 Fortune Blvd. The body will also hold public hearings for three Notices of Intent regarding projects at 18 Highland St, 18.5 Highland St, and 54 Whitewood Rd.

• Certificate of Compliance: 220 Fortune Blvd Quarry Place Three (DEP #223-1246)
• Notice of Intent: 18 Highland St, F & D Central Realty Corp (DEP #223-)
• Notice of Intent: 18.5 Highland St, F & D Central Realty Corp (DEP #223-)
• Notice of Intent: 54 Whitewood Rd, lonesio Santos DaCunha (DEP #223)

The Commission approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. It issued a Certificate of Compliance for the 220 Fortune Blvd development (DEP#223-1246). It also approved the Order of Conditions for two Highland Street house projects (DEP#223-1255 and DEP#223-1256). The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 28, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for DEP#223-1246 – 220 Fortune Blvd (4-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for DEP#223-1255 & DEP#223-1256 – 18 & 18% Highland St (3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission will meet to review updates on the Proposed Open Space & Recreation Plan and the Comprehensive Plans goals spreadsheet. The meeting also includes a reorganization and general project updates.

• Proposed Open Space & Recreation Plan update and schedule
• Comprehensive Plans goals spreadsheet update
• Reorganization of the commission

The Economic Development Commission approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. Members elected Matthew Benoit as Chairman and Tony Pinto as Vice Chairman. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of 6-12-25 meeting (4-0)
• Elected Matthew Benoit as Chairman (4-0)
• Elected Tony Pinto as Vice Chairman (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Milford Democratic Town Committee

The Milford Democratic Town Committee will meet on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Milford Town Library. The notice provides the meeting date, time, and location but does not list any specific agenda items. Residents are informed of the meeting schedule as required by town procedure.

Finance Committee

The Milford Finance Committee meeting will first approve the minutes from the previous meeting. The committee will then open the floor for public comments. Finally, members will consider warrant articles, pending further review by the Select Board.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Invitation for public speakers
• Consideration of warrant articles (subject to Select Board review)

The committee unanimously approved a $1.5 million transfer from the Water Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings to the Water Enterprise Stabilization Account. It also approved a $400 thousand appropriation for a wastewater infiltration and inflow study and funded multiple capital projects ranging from environmental clean‑ups to park improvements. Several items were referred to sponsors for further action, and a $250 thousand transfer was approved to replenish the compensated‑absences fund.

• Approved $1,500,000 transfer to Water Enterprise Stabilization Account (unanimous)
• Approved $400,000 appropriation for wastewater infiltration and inflow study (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 for phase 2 cleanup at Birch Street Fire Station area (unanimous)
• Approved $150,000 for phase 4 cleanup on Charles River Trail behind Benjamin Moore (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 for Conservation Commission open‑space and recreation plan (unanimous)
• Approved $90,000 for 25% design cost of Cedar Street & East Main intersection (unanimous)
• Approved $122,000 to purchase a new brush chipper (unanimous)
• Approved $250,000 transfer to replenish Fund 2425‑Compensated Absences (unanimous)

School Committees

The Milford School Committee will meet with the Finance Capital Subcommittee to review the School Capital Plan and Warrant Articles. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in Room 3 of the Milford Town Hall.

• Review of School Capital Plan
• Review of Warrant Articles
• Joint meeting with Finance Capital Subcommittee

Parks Commission

The Milford Parks Commission will meet on September 22, 2025 at 6 p.m. in Town Hall Room 3. The agenda lists a single item: reviewing articles that will appear on the upcoming town meeting ballot. No other specific actions, contracts, or ordinances are identified.

• Review articles for upcoming town meeting

Parks Commission

The Milford Parks Commission and joint Finance Committee will meet to review articles intended for the upcoming town meeting.

• Review of articles for upcoming town meeting

Finance Committee

The Milford Finance Committee will meet to review the School Capital Plan and other capital items. The meeting is scheduled for September 22, 2025, at 6:00 PM at Milford Town Hall.

• Review of School Capital Plan
• Review of other capital items

The committee unanimously approved a favorable position on the district phone system upgrade, covering $160,000 for switches and access points with $550,000 slated for next year. It also unanimously approved a favorable position for Phase 1 of the Stacy School HVAC replacement, estimated at $2.2 million. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:23 PM.

• Approved favorable position on district phone system upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved favorable position on Phase 1 Stacy HVAC replacement ($2.2M) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Milford Select Board will meet on September 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM in Room 14, 52 Main Street. In the open session, the Town Administrator will present a request to approve a Special Town Meeting warrant. In the executive session, Town Counsel will discuss the civil case Town of Milford v. Yuan S. Tejada et al., Worcester Superior Court Civil Action No. 2485CV1146. The listed items are anticipated but may not all be addressed.

• Approval of Special Town Meeting warrant (open session)
• Discussion of Town of Milford v. Yuan S. Tejada et al., Civil Action No. 2485CV1146 (executive session)

The board reviewed the Special Town Meeting Warrant and approved it with a unanimous vote. Afterwards, the board moved to adjourn the meeting, which also passed unanimously. No other actions were taken.

• Approved Special Town Meeting Warrant (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Committees

The Milford School Committee will meet with the Finance Capital Subcommittee to review the School Capital Plan and Warrant Articles. The meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2025, at Milford High School.

• Review of School Capital Plan
• Review of Warrant Articles
• Joint meeting with Finance Capital Subcommittee

School Committees

The Milford School Committee meeting will consider several votes, including appointments to the Community School Use Program Board, approval of EV charging stations, and Town Meeting warrant articles. The committee will also review the FY2026 budget update, policy sections, and a consent agenda covering minutes, gifts, and grants. Additional updates will be given on athletics, the superintendent's report, and professional development.

• Milford Community School Use Program Board appointments – vote
• EV charging stations – vote
• Town Meeting warrant articles – vote
• MPS Policy Review – Section E policies – vote
• Consent agenda – approval of warrant, minutes, gifts, and grants – vote

Blackstone Valley Regional School District

The Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional District School Committee will review student admission and Title IX harassment policies. The body will also vote on field trip requests and approve the 2026 meeting calendar.

• Vote on JF Student Admissions and JF-R School Admissions policies
• Vote on ACAB Harassment/Title IX Policy and Procedures
• Vote on field trips for DECA to Arlington, VA and Culinary Arts to Cape Cod, MA
• Final approval of the Final School Committee Meeting 2026 Calendar
• Review of FY25 Audit Update and Summer Projects Cost Analysis

Finance Committee

The Capital Sub Committee of the Finance Committee is meeting to review the School Capital Plan. The body will also review other capital items.

• Review of School Capital Plan
• Review of other capital items

Commission on Disability

The Milford Commission on Disability will consider approval of the meeting minutes and the treasurer’s report, which details the 26830 Fund (Handicapped Fines Account) balance of $27,888.26, the Miscellaneous Expenses budget remaining of $1,130.00, and the 24550 Fund balance of $25.40. The commission will also discuss a website update and a request from Sweet Inspirations. Any additional new business may be addressed before adjournment.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Approve treasurer’s report (fund balances: $27,888.26, $1,130.00, $25.40)
• Discuss website update
• Consider Sweet Inspirations request
• Schedule next meeting for October 15, 2025

The commission approved the town’s entry into the Welcome Santa parade on December 7, 2025, with arrival scheduled for 3:00 pm and a rule that no one may dress as Santa. It also approved the August 2025 meeting minutes, agreed to invite James Asam to the next meeting to discuss accessible playground ideas, and denied funding for Sweet Inspirations’ new POS system. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (motion by Erin LaPrad, seconded by Ruth McDaid)
• Invited James Asam to next meeting to discuss playground improvements
• Denied funding for Sweet Inspirations POS system purchase
• Approved entry into Welcome Santa parade on 12/7/25, arrival 3:00 pm, no Santa costume
• Motion to adjourn passed (motion by Julie Gonzalez, seconded by Rhonda Crosby)

Water Commission

The Milford Water Commission will meet to approve the previous meeting minutes and consider a receivables commitment. Commissioners will review and approve expenditures and discuss the department's budget. Additional topics include operational issues, capital projects, water ban enforcement policies, and the value and disposition of real estate interests.

• Approval of minutes
• Receivables commitment
• Approval of expenditures
• Budget review and discussion
• Consideration of value and disposition of real estate interests

The Commissioners unanimously approved the July 30 and August 18 meeting minutes. They approved an $886,017.87 receivables commitment for August 2025, as well as the listed payroll and bills payable warrants. The board also decided to keep the current low‑income water rate unchanged and to place further discussion of water‑ban enforcement and a possible drought surcharge on the agenda for the next meeting.

• Approved July 30 and August 18 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 receivables commitment of $886,017.87 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants: $24,098.88, $21,601.02, $22,443.21, $21,881.46 (unanimous)
• Approved bills payable warrants: $57,787.39, $23,911.49, $32,824.22, $66,938.94 (unanimous)
• Decided not to change the low‑income water rate (unanimous)
• Agreed to add water‑ban enforcement and possible drought surcharge to next meeting’s agenda (unanimous)

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet at the Milford Wastewater Treatment Plant to discuss amended site plan reviews for properties on East Main and West Streets. The meeting agenda also includes bills, payroll, and minutes from a previous meeting.

• Amended Site Plan Review for 189 & 193 East Main Street
• Amended Site Plan Review for 284 West Street
• Bills and Payroll
• Minutes from August 19, 2025 Commissioners’ Meeting

The Sewer Commission approved the department payroll and bills, and accepted the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It set the next meeting for October 21, 2025. The commission also approved amended site‑plan reviews for #189 & #193 East Main Street (Morganelli Property, LLC) and for #284 West Street (TMAN Properties, LLC). The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 pm.

• Approved Dept. Payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Dept. Bills (unanimous)
• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved next meeting date of October 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved amended site‑plan review for #189 & #193 East Main St (Morganelli Property, LLC) (unanimous)
• Approved amended site‑plan review for #284 West St (TMAN Properties, LLC) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:35 pm (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council will review and approve the previous meeting’s minutes, receive a financial report, and discuss several items of new business. Old business includes a discussion of a potential July 4th community project. New business items include nominating a new council member, recruiting a marketing/social‑media manager, and providing an update on grant season.

• July 4th potential project discussion
• Nomination of new council member
• Recruitment of marketing/social media manager
• Grant season update

The Cultural Council unanimously approved the August 2025 meeting minutes and the financial report. Sandy was assigned as the interim social media manager. The council unanimously approved two new members, Pageen Sgammalo DosSantos and Patricia Salomon. A motion to reserve 20% of the budget for MCC activities also passed unanimously.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Assigned Sandy as interim social media manager (no vote recorded)
• Approved new member Pageen Sgammalo DosSantos (unanimous)
• Approved new member Patricia Salomon (unanimous)
• Reserved 20% of budget for MCC activities (unanimous)

Select Board

The board voted unanimously to empower Attorney Feoderoff to present a split cost‑of‑living adjustment for years two and three of the police contract and to require the union to adopt the Milford Police Department's rules and procedures. The board also unanimously voted to adjourn the executive session at 3:18 p.m.

• Authorized Attorney Feoderoff to propose COLA split for years 2‑3 and require union adoption of police rules (unanimous)
• Adjourned executive session at 3:18 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Milford Board of Health will meet to discuss property reviews and inspection updates. The board will also coordinate schedules for the flu clinic, shred-a-thon, and hazardous waste day.

• Request from Luis Lema Loja for dumpster use at 186 Medway Road
• Property updates for 73 Taft Street, 3 South Central Street, and 122 East Main Street
• Flu Clinic scheduling
• Hazardous waste day and shred-a-thon planning

The board approved the previous meeting minutes unanimously. It denied a residential dumpster request at 186 Medway Road and issued a condemnation order for 73 Taft Street. An eviction order was executed at 46 West Fountain, and several health violations were ordered corrected at local food establishments. Upcoming flu clinic and hazardous‑waste events were announced.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes unanimously
• Denied residential dumpster request at 186 Medway Road
• Issued condemnation order for 73 Taft Street (property vacated)
• Ordered removal of extra mattresses and garage occupants at 3 South Central Street with one‑week deadline
• Executed eviction order at 46 West Fountain (homeowner has 3 days to appeal)
• Ordered Acai Central to obtain consultant for food‑safety violations
• Directed Turtle Tavern to reopen kitchen under supervision of Jamie Tourtellot
• Announced flu clinic locations and dates for September‑November 2025

Planning Board

The Milford Planning Board will hold a public hearing on September 16, 2025 at 7:02 PM in Room 3 of Milford Town Hall. The hearing concerns the Select Board’s application to amend Section 3.19 of the Zoning Bylaw regarding accessory dwelling unit (ADU) uses. The full application and maps are available for public inspection at the Planning and Engineering Office, 52 Main Street, during designated hours. Residents may express their views at the hearing.

• Amendment to Section 3.19 of the Zoning Bylaw to modify accessory dwelling unit (ADU) use regulations

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the amended site plan for 284 West Street (Contractor’s Yard) with conditions recommended by the Town Engineer and Planner (vote 4‑0). The Board also recommended the Select Board’s amendment to Section 3.19 of the Zoning Bylaw on ADU site‑plan review to the Town Meeting (vote 3‑1‑0). A favorable report to the Zoning Board of Appeals was approved for a residential‑animal coop at 12 West Street, conditioned on meeting required setbacks (vote 4‑0). Presentations on East Coast Renewable Energy, a storm‑water bylaw amendment, and draft standard conditions were tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved amended site plan for 284 West Street with conditions (vote 4‑0)
• Recommended Select Board’s amendment to Section 3.19 ADU site‑plan review to Town Meeting (vote 3‑1‑0)
• Approved favorable ZBA report for residential animal coop at 12 West Street, condition setbacks (vote 4‑0)
• Tabled East Coast Renewable Energy presentation to next meeting
• Tabled General Stormwater Bylaw amendment to next meeting
• Tabled Planning Board draft standard conditions for further review
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4‑0)

Housing Authority

The Milford Housing Authority board will hold a public hearing on the Maher Court Capital Fund Five‑Year Action Plan for 2025‑2029. The meeting includes financial statement reviews, reports on vacancy and leased housing, and updates on several modernization projects. The board will vote on approval of FY26 payment standards.

• Public hearing for the Maher Court Capital Fund Five Year Action Plan 2025‑2029
• Consideration of approval for FY26 payment standards
• EOHLC #185082 ARPA targeted award for Milford federal fire alarm panels
• EOHLC #185089 conversion of gas to electric stoves for unit 667‑3
• EOHLC #185097 Vacant Initiative at 6 Cedar Street

School Committees

The Board or Commission Facilities Subcommittee will meet to review technical assessments for two school buildings. The committee will also discuss potential articles for the Fall Town Meeting.

• Review of moisture survey for the Milford High School roof
• Review of HVAC assessment for Stacy Middle School
• Discussion of potential articles for Fall Town Meeting

School Committees

The Milford School Committee Budget Subcommittee will meet on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. at the Milford High School Central Office (31 West Fountain St.). The agenda includes approval of the August 11, 2025 minutes, discussion of capital items, a fall warrant article, a transportation RFP, a review of the Central Office report, and the start of a conversation on the FY27 budget guidelines. The meeting may also address future agenda items before adjourning.

• Approval of Minutes (8/11/25)
• Fall Warrant Article discussion
• Transportation RFP review
• Review of the Central Office report
• Start conversation on FY27 budget guideline

Board of Library Trustees

The Milford Library Trustees will review updates on the budget, IT, and capital projects, including the fire suppression project. They will also consider the formation of a director search committee and a new hot spot lending policy. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom with limited public attendance.

• Budget update (old business)
• IT update, including library printing (old business)
• Capital plan updates, including fire suppression project completion (old business)
• Director search committee (new business)
• Hot spot lending policy (new business)

The board approved the June 25 minutes and the meeting warrants, each with a unanimous vote. It established a five‑member Director Search Committee and hired Mary as a consultant, both unanimously approved. The Hot Spot Lending Policy was updated to require a seven‑day wait before a patron can check out another item. The meeting was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. unanimously.

• Approved June 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting warrants (unanimous)
• Created five‑member Director Search Committee (unanimous)
• Hired Mary as consultant (unanimous)
• Updated Hot Spot Lending Policy to a seven‑day wait (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Bi-County Collaborative Board of Directors

The Bi‑County Collaborative Board of Directors will consider several items, including a vote to reorganize the board itself. Members will also vote to approve the minutes from the May 15 and June 12, 2025 meetings. Additional agenda topics include employee appointments, enrollment data, instructional focus, and updates on facilities and transportation.

• Board Reorganization – vote required
• Approval of minutes from Board Meeting, May 15, 2025 – vote required
• Approval of minutes from Board Meeting, June 12, 2025 – vote required
• Employee appointments, resignations, and leaves of absence – vote required
• Executive Director goals – vote required

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Milford Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on several permit applications. Items include special permits for three auto‑related businesses and comprehensive permits for three multi‑unit rental projects, the largest being a 200‑unit residential complex on East Main Street. The meeting will conclude with general business.

• Special Permit for Jan Auto Center Inc., 160 Main St., for sale, repair and maintenance of construction tools and automobiles on Lots 269 and 268 at Main & Greene St.
• Special Permit for K&M Auto Sales, Inc., 83 Medway St., for motor vehicle sales and service at 40 Cape Road (Lot 22).
• Special Permit for United Auto Motors LLC, 822 Old Plymouth St., for motor vehicle repairs at 40 Cape Road (Lot 22).
• Comprehensive Permit for East Main Street Properties Inc., 21 Beaver St., 14.64‑acre site for a 103‑unit rental apartment development with 26 affordable units.
• Comprehensive Permit for Limited Dividend Affiliate of WP East Acquisitions, LLC, 190 East Main St., 7.89‑acre site for a 200‑unit residential complex.

The board unanimously approved the Jan Auto Center Inc. special permit, adding conditions such as no construction vehicles, an oil separator, and no parking on grass areas. It also unanimously accepted the withdrawal of United Auto Motors LLC’s special permit request, continued the K&M Auto Sales application to the October 9 meeting, and continued the comprehensive 40B permit for the 21 Beaver Street and 310 Fortune Boulevard projects until October 2, 2025. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved Jan Auto Center Inc. special permit with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved withdrawal of United Auto Motors LLC special permit request (unanimous)
• Continued K&M Auto Sales Inc. special permit application to Oct 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued comprehensive 40B permit for 21 Beaver St. & 310 Fortune Blvd. to Oct 2, 2025 (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to discuss the town's 250th anniversary and a website project with the IT Department. The board will also review the status of blue binders and glass negatives.

• Discussion regarding a website with IT Dept.
• Planning for the 250th Anniversary (1776)
• Planning for the next Appraisal Day
• Project update on Blue Binders
• Identification of glass negatives

The Historical Commission approved the August 2025 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 8:05 p.m. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded.

• Accepted August minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Milford Finance Committee meeting on September 10, 2025 will review prior minutes, receive updates on the high school building project, and examine the school internal audit results. It will also consider long-term budget trends and any warrant articles that may be presented. Subcommittee assignments, reports, and an update from the Finance Director are also on the agenda. The agenda notes that not all listed items may be addressed.

• Approval of Prior Minutes
• Status of High School Building Committee/project
• School Internal Audit Results
• Consideration of Warrant Articles
• Update of Finance Director

The Finance Committee approved the June 11 minutes, with two members abstaining and all others voting in favor. Bill Farrell was named chair of the School Committee after Mike Nicholson stepped back. The Committee scheduled two meetings (Sept. 23 and Oct. 2) to review about 25 warrant items totaling roughly $3 million. The Countryside Committee was eliminated and subcommittee structures were updated.

• Approved June 11 minutes (majority in favor, J. Lavigne, N. Holmes, S. McGowan abstained)
• Bill Farrell appointed chair of the School Committee (Mike Nicholson stepped back)
• Scheduled warrant review meetings for Sept. 23 and Oct. 2 (≈25 items, $3 M total)
• Eliminated the Countryside Committee
• Adopted subcommittee structure with single lead and backup for most committees

Parks Commission

The Milford Parks Commission will consider approval of the meeting minutes. Commissioners will review the town’s capital plan and discuss updates on the town park building and bandstand renovations. The agenda also allows for other business, commissioner requests, and public participation.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Review and discuss the town’s capital plan
• Update and discuss renovations to the town park building and bandstand

Blackstone Valley Regional Emergency Planning Committee

The Blackstone Valley Regional Emergency Planning Committee will meet to review completed grant work, discuss hazardous materials planning, and outline future exercises and budget topics.

• HMEP Grant for Exercises (Total Cost $15,000) - Completed
• Updated Hazardous Materials Plan - discussed
• Hazconnect Overview and Benefits
• CMED Western Shelter (the YURK) - discussed
• Grafton CERT Training scheduled for Thursday nights 9/11 to 10/23

Milford High School Building Committee

The Milford High School Building Committee will consider routine items such as approving the previous meeting's minutes and the meeting warrant. The primary decision item is a vote on the subcommittee’s recommendation for an OPM (Outsourced Project Management) candidate. The committee will also receive an update from the School Committee and discuss any old or new business before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from the prior meeting
• Approval of the meeting warrant
• Vote on the subcommittee’s recommendation of an OPM candidate
• School Committee update
• Discussion of old and new business items

Youth Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting and the signing of several warrants. It also approved hiring two front‑desk staff members, contracted New England Synthetic Lawns to install turf, and transferred $1,000 from the revolving account to the scholarship account. All motions passed with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved August 12 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved signing of listed warrants (7-0)
• Approved front desk hires Sarah Ettahiri and Diego Inacio‑Santos (7-0)
• Approved contract with New England Synthetic Lawns for turf installation (7-0)
• Approved $1,000 transfer from revolving account to scholarship account (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 pm (7-0)

Select Board

The Select Board signed the meeting warrant and approved the regular session minutes. It approved several permits and license transfers, including an outdoor dining permit for Hoboken Citizens Club and an alcohol beverage license transfer to Yogiraj Liquors. The Board also approved a new ambulance contract with Coastal EMS and amended the police hiring policy to expand the candidate pool. Additional actions included accepting a Conservation Commission resignation, placing a street‑discontinuance article on the upcoming special meeting, and adopting a dog‑nuisance order.

• Approved signing of the meeting warrant (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor dining alteration for Hoboken Citizens Club (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of the alcohol beverage license to Yogiraj Liquors, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved new ambulance contract with Coastal EMS and authorized signature (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Police Department hiring policy, section 4.23 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Domingos Roda from the Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved placement of article on Oct 20, 2025 special meeting to discontinue portions of Wales Street and McGill Lane (unanimous)
• Adopted dog‑nuisance findings and restrictions for Cocoa (unanimous)

School Committees

The School Committee will meet to vote on Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles and a consent agenda. The meeting includes updates on the MSBA project and the launch of Expeditionary Learning for grades K-5.

• Vote on Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Request for Stacy Middle School trip to Montreal
• MSBA Project update
• Expeditionary Learning K-5 Launch update
• Approval of July 24, 2025 minutes

School Committees

The Board or Commission Policy Subcommittee will meet to review and discuss Section E policies. The committee will also consider the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Discussion of Section E policies
• Approval of minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review value changes in the fiscal year 2026 residential interim reports. The board will also discuss legal services and software scripts for the Building Department and MapGeo website.

• Fiscal year 2026 residential interim reports value changes
• ATB legal services
• MapGeo website and Building Department Municity software scripts from AssessPro5
• Personal property abatement for SiteOne Landscape Supply LLC

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The Vernon Grove Cemetery Trustees will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive a report from the Cemetery Administrator. The agenda lists general and new business but does not specify any concrete decisions or contracts.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Cemetery Administrator Report
• Public Participation
• General Business
• Next meeting scheduled for October 1, 2025

The board accepted the September 3 meeting minutes after a motion by Charlie and a second by Chase, with all members voting in favor. A motion to adjourn was then made by Charlie, seconded by Mike, and again passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted September 3 minutes (motion by Charlie, second by Chase, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Charlie, second by Mike, unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting. It selected Matt Thomas as the Appellate Tax Board attorney after reviewing three candidates. The open session was adjourned and the Board entered executive session unanimously. The next meeting is set for October 1, 2025.

• Approved July 29, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed, Simas abstained)
• Selected Matt Thomas as Appellate Tax Board attorney (board agreement)
• Adjoined open session and entered executive session (unanimous approval)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the amended site plan for 189‑193 East Main Street, adding an ADA‑compliant parking space, designating employee parking, and requiring fire‑department‑approved dumpster enclosure. The Board also accepted the withdrawal of Darn Properties LLC’s parking‑reduction special permit request and recommended a favorable report to the Zoning Board of Appeals for the 40 Cape Road auto‑sales and auto‑repair project with several applicant conditions.

• Approved amended site plan for 189‑193 East Main St with ADA, employee parking, fire‑dept dumpster, and lot‑union conditions (Calagione, Mainini, Morais, Wilson, White: yes)
• Accepted withdrawal without prejudice of Darn Properties LLC parking‑reduction special permit (Calagione, Mainini, Morais, Wilson, White: yes)
• Recommended favorable ZBA report for 40 Cape Road auto‑sales/repair with conditions on display‑car locations, company name update, and updated floor plan (Calagione, Mainini, Morais, Wilson, White: yes)
• Approved minutes of the July 15 2025 meeting as amended (Calagione, Mainini, Morais, Wilson: yes; White: abstain)
• Adjourned the meeting (Calagione, Mainini, Morais, Wilson, White: yes)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved a series of Negative Determinations, Orders of Conditions, and Certificates of Compliance for several development projects, each passing unanimously (4‑0) except two items with one abstention. It also approved the release of remaining consultant funds for 14 Mount Pleasant St (3‑0, 1 abstention), a three‑year extension of the Order of Conditions for Louisa Lake (4‑0), and a warrant article to engage MAPC for the Open Space & Recreation Plan ($50,000) (4‑0). Finally, the commission elected its 2026 officers, appointing Joe Zacchilli as Chair, John Erickson as Vice‑Chair, and Elizabeth Mainini as Treasurer and Conservation Agent (each 4‑0).

• Approved Negative Determination for Railroad ROW (4‑0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for Country Club Condos (4‑0)
• Approved Order of Conditions for 55 Medway Road with special conditions (4‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 3A Country Club Lane (4‑0)
• Approved release of remaining consultant funds for 14 Mount Pleasant St (3‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved 3‑year extension of Order of Conditions for Louisa Lake (4‑0)
• Approved warrant article to engage MAPC for Open Space & Recreation Plan ($50,000) (4‑0)
• Appointed Elizabeth Mainini as Conservation Agent for 2026 (4‑0)

Economic Development Commission

The Milford Economic Development Commission approved the minutes from the June 12, 2025 meeting. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made; the discussion focused on the Comprehensive Plan and upcoming open‑space projects. The commission then voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved June 12, 2025 minutes (motion carried; yes: Boczanowski, Pinto, Platukis; absent: Borges, Brosnan, Dunkin, Kaplan; abstain: Benoit)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried; yes: Boczanowski, Kaplan, Pinto, Platukis, Benoit; absent: Borges, Brosnan, Dunkin)

Commission on Disability

The Commission on Disability will meet to approve the treasurer's report and previous meeting minutes. The body will also discuss a website update and a request from Sweet Inspirations.

• Treasurer's Report for 26830 Fund (Handicapped Fines Account): $27,888.26
• Miscellaneous Expenses Budget Remaining: $1,130.00
• Commission on Disability Fund (24550): $25.40
• Website update discussion
• Sweet Inspirations request

The commission approved the Treasurer’s report showing balances of the Handicapped Fines Account ($27,888.26), Miscellaneous Expenses ($1,130) and Commission funds ($25.40). It unanimously approved hiring Bayside Marketing to create new website content for $1,552.35, contingent on confirmation that the Handicapped Funds can be used for the expense. A request for a $4,100 donation to purchase an upgraded point‑of‑sale system was tabled pending clarification of permissible fund use. The commission agreed to revisit using Handicapped Funds for additional accessible playground equipment at the September meeting.

• Approved Treasurer’s report (balances as stated)
• Unanimously approved hiring Bayside Marketing for website content at $1,552.35, contingent on fund confirmation
• Tabled request for $4,100 POS system donation pending fund‑use clarification
• Agreed to revisit accessible playground equipment funding at September meeting

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to review five residential connection permit applications. The board will also discuss an abatement for a FY2025 sewer use charge.

• FY2025 Sewer Use Charge abatement
• Residential Connection Permit: #7 Windsor Road
• Residential Connection Permit: #57 Mount Pleasant Street
• Residential Connection Permit: #18 and 18% Highland Street
• Residential Connection Permits: #7 Howard Street and #181 Congress Street

The board unanimously approved the department payroll and bills, adopted the July 22 minutes, set the next meeting for September 16, approved an August abatement reimbursement, and approved residential connection permits for seven properties. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved Dept. Payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Dept. Bills (unanimous)
• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for September 16, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved August 2025 abatement/reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved Residential Connection Permit for #7 Windsor Road (Founders Club, LLC) (unanimous)
• Approved Residential Connection Permit for #57 Mount Pleasant Street (Zachary Aicardi) (unanimous)
• Approved Residential Connection Permits for #18 & #18½ Highland Street (D & F Afonso Builders) (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council will meet to discuss 2025 project priorities and the grant season review. The body will also address the ATOM Milford History Project and public art for July 4, 2026.

• Grant Season Review
• 2026 Public Art – 4th July
• ATOM - Milford History Project
• Financial report including balances, reimbursements, and deposits

The council unanimously approved the July 2025 meeting minutes and the financial report. Members voted unanimously to adopt the current mission statement as written. A unanimous vote also created a public art subcommittee. No other motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved July 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Adopted current mission statement as is (unanimous)
• Created public art subcommittee (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The Parks Commission will review bids for a Town Park building and bandstand renovation and discuss funding with the MAPC. The meeting agenda lists these items as anticipated matters for discussion.

• Review of bids for Town Park building and bandstand renovation
• Discussion of funding opportunities with MAPC for Open Space Recreation Plan
• Discussion of quotes for clerk of works for Town Park renovation

The commission approved the minutes from May, June, and July 2025 unanimously. It selected Maddesign LLC as clerk of works for the bandstand and bathroom renovation at a cost of $15,500. It awarded the construction contract for the bathroom and bandstand renovations to Rapid Construction. It also voted to work with police to ban a specific individual from all parks under the commission’s jurisdiction.

• Approved May 15, June 10, and July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Maddesign LLC as clerk of works for $15,500 (unanimous)
• Awarded renovation contract to Rapid Construction (unanimous)
• Authorized process with police to ban individual from all commission parks (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The Milford Parks Commission will review bids and select contractors for the Town Park bandstand and bathroom building. The board will also discuss quotes for a clerk of works and funding opportunities for the Open Space Recreation Plan.

• Selection of contractors for Town Park building and bandstand
• Review of quotes for clerk of works for Town Park renovations
• Discussion of funding and meeting with MAPC for Open Space Recreation Plan

Water Commission

The Water Commission approved the July receivables commitment of $686,385.94, unanimously approved listed payroll and bills‑payable warrants, and authorized the manager to implement a Stage IV Mandatory Outside Water Usage Band immediately. The board also moved unanimously to enter executive session to discuss a labor grievance and real‑estate matters.

• Approved July receivables commitment of $686,385.94 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants as listed (unanimous)
• Approved bills‑payable warrants as listed (unanimous)
• Authorized immediate implementation of Stage IV Mandatory Outside Water Usage Band (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for grievance and real‑estate discussion (unanimous)

Select Board

The board unanimously adopted revisions to the town traffic rules that set two‑hour and one‑hour parking limits on specified streets. It also approved several alcohol‑related license amendments, a cable television license renewal with $234,000 capital funding, and reassigned planning‑board representative positions. Additional approvals included permits for a block party, a benefit walk, and acceptance of a new state law on license trades.

• Approved amendment to YVS, Inc. Package Store Wine and Malt Beverages License (change of stock interest and manager) – UNANIMOUS
• Approved transfer of General On Premises All Alcohol Beverage License to Tradicao da Roca, Inc., subject to Board of Health inspection – UNANIMOUS
• Approved renewal of Verizon New England, Inc. Cable Television License with $234,000 capital funding – UNANIMOUS
• Approved amendment to Article 5 Sections 2 and 3 of the Traffic Rules to set two‑hour and one‑hour parking limits – UNANIMOUS
• Approved Permit to Obstruct, One‑Time Entertainment License, and One‑Day Beer and Wine License for Brothers Tavern (Proposal 3) – UNANIMOUS
• Accepted MGL c.138 §12D authorizing trade of on‑premises alcohol licenses – UNANIMOUS
• Reassigned town’s representative positions to new Town Planner Matthew Benoit – UNANIMOUS
• Approved Permit to Obstruct for Lucas Denommee Legacy Foundation benefit walk – UNANIMOUS

Board of Health

The Milford Board of Health will conduct property reviews for three specific addresses. The board will also receive updates on occupancy, food, and housing inspections.

• Property review of 73 Taft Street regarding condemnation and work without permits
• Property review of 122 East Main Street regarding condemnation
• Property review of 3 South Central Street regarding trash and occupancy violation
• Occupancy inspections update
• Food and housing inspections updates and complaints

The Board unanimously approved the July 15, 2025 meeting minutes. It agreed to extend the vacate order for 73 Taft Street while inspectors return, allowing the occupants to remain if no immediate danger exists. The Board kept 122 East Main Street condemned and authorized legal steps toward demolition. An occupancy inspection for 3 South Central Street was scheduled for August 19.

• Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Extended vacate order for 73 Taft Street (board agreement)
• Kept 122 East Main Street condemned and authorized demolition proceedings
• Scheduled occupancy inspection for 3 South Central Street on Aug 19

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved two variance applications (Nicola Oliva and Home National Realty). It also unanimously continued the comprehensive permits for the 40B projects at 21 Beaver Street, 310 Fortune Boulevard, and the Altera project, setting a new hearing date of September 11, 2025 and requiring a 300‑ft abutters list for the Altera case.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Nicola Oliva variance (unanimous)
• Waived reading of Home National Realty variance application (unanimous)
• Approved Home National Realty variance (unanimous)
• Continued comprehensive permit for 21 Beaver St & 310 Fortune Blvd 40B project to Sep 11, 2025 (unanimous, 3 votes: John M.; Mark C.; David Consigli)
• Continued comprehensive permit for Altera 40B project to Sep 11, 2025 and required new 300‑ft abutters list (unanimous, 3 votes: John M.; Mark C.; David Consigli)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Milford Historical Commission accepted the August 13, 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous vote. The commission noted a cash balance of $2,339.03 and received the town's 2025 Comprehensive Plan. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or postponed.

• Accepted meeting minutes (unanimous)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will meet to discuss the starting step for the Town Planner and potential revisions to Section 3.14 of the Personnel By-laws. The board will also review Section 5.8B and approve clerk payroll for July and August 2025.

• Town Planner starting step
• Revisions to Personnel By-laws Section 3.14
• Review of Section 5.8B
• Approval of July & August 2025 clerk payroll

The board voted to approve the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes, with two members in favor and one abstention. It also unanimously approved the clerk payroll for July and August 2025. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (2 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Approved July & August 2025 clerk payroll (unanimously)

Youth Commission

The commission approved the July 14 meeting minutes after corrections. It also approved the signing of several warrants totaling $15,? (the exact amounts are listed in the minutes). The Youth Center CCTV Access Policy was adopted, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approve July 14 minutes (8-0)
• Approve signing of listed warrants (9-0)
• Approve Youth Center CCTV Access Policy (9-0)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:35 pm (9-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from canceled meetings and review the FY26 budget. The agenda includes a report from the Senior Center Director and discussions on summer programming and capital improvements.

• Approve minutes from canceled June 10, 2025 meeting
• FY26 Budget Report
• Senior Center Director Report
• Summer programming and capital improvements
• Fall schedule of events and activities

The bi‑monthly Milford Council on Aging meeting scheduled for August 12, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not met. No agenda items were considered or decisions made.

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes of the July 15 meeting. It voted to continue the parking‑reduction special permit hearing to September 2. The Board approved a bond release for the Walter Circle road project, contingent on the Sewer Department’s sign‑off. It also recommended that the Select Board place a warrant article for the Wales Street and McGill Lane discontinuance on the upcoming Fall Special Town Meeting.

• Approved minutes of 7‑15‑2025 meeting (Calagione, Mainini, Morais yes; Wilson abstain; White absent)
• Continued Darn Properties LLC parking‑reduction special permit hearing to Sept 2, 2025 (Calagione, Mainini, Morais, Wilson yes; White absent)
• Approved bond release for Walter Circle road, contingent on Sewer Dept sign‑off (Calagione, Mainini, Morais, Wilson yes; White absent)
• Recommended Select Board place warrant article for Wales Street/McGill Lane discontinuance (Calagione, Mainini, Morais, Wilson yes; White absent)
• Recommended favorable ZBA report for 17 Jackson Court ADU (Calagione, Mainini, Morais, Wilson yes; White absent)
• Recommended favorable ZBA report for 100 Medway Street variance (Calagione, Mainini, Morais, Wilson yes; White absent)
• Recommended favorable ZBA report for 336 Main Street special permit, with condition to pave rear parking lot and file Site Plan Review (Calagione, Mainini, Morais, Wilson yes; White absent)
• Adjourned meeting (Calagione, Mainini, Morais, Wilson yes; White absent)

School Committees

The Board or Commission Budget Subcommittee will meet to discuss financial and operational goals for FY26 and budget guidelines for FY27. The committee will also review capital planning and the potential impact of federal funding reductions.

• FY26 financial and operational goals
• FY27 budget guidelines
• Federal funding reduction impacts
• Capital and long-term financial planning
• Policy updates with financial and operational implications

Youth Commission

The Milford Youth Commission discussed grievances about the recent Canobie Lake trip and staff concerns. No formal approvals, denials, or policy changes were enacted. The meeting was formally adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (8:58 pm)

Water Commission

The commission approved the June 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved a receivables commitment of $581,225.70 for June 2025. Payroll warrants totaling $67,333.33 and bills payable totaling $352,543.99 were approved unanimously. The board also voted unanimously to enter an executive session to hear a grievance filed by the Massachusetts Labor District Council Local 1156.

• Approved June 11, 2025 minutes (Luchini and Ciaramicoli)
• Approved June 2025 receivables commitment of $581,225.70
• Approved payroll warrants $21,442.75, $22,369.26, $23,521.32 (unanimous)
• Approved bills payable $23,898.13, $140,022.71, $124,893.11, $35,556.94, $28,172.11 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for grievance (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Board of Assessors

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 28, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously voted to release $500,000 of excess overlay funds. A motion to adjourn the open session and enter an executive session passed unanimously. No other actions were formally decided.

• Approved May 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Released $500,000 excess overlay (unanimous)
• Adjourned open session to executive session (unanimous)

Select Board

The Milford Select Board approved a series of unanimous actions, including appointing a new Town Planner, granting several licenses and permits, and authorizing a small fund release. All motions were moved by Mazzuchelli, seconded by Walsh, and passed unanimously. No items were denied or tabled.

• Appointed Matthew Benoit as Town Planner at Grade 12/Step 2 with $111,510 salary (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Cailyn Grogan to the Milford Cultural Council (unanimous)
• Released up to $800 from the Avis Pond Interest Account to repurchase two unused graves (unanimous)
• Approved new Common Victualler License for Milford India Spice, pending gas/plumbing work and Board of Health sign‑off (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of Package Store All Alcohol Beverage License to Central Travel Liquor, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved installation of anchor and guy wire at 210 Purchase Street (unanimous)
• Approved installation of an “Autistic Child” sign on Luby Avenue (unanimous)
• Approved One Day All Alcoholic Beverage License for Italian American War Veterans Post #40 charity bike run (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Milford Conservation Commission approved several Certificates of Compliance and Orders of Conditions for various development projects. It ratified an Enforcement Order requiring the homeowner at 54 Whitewood Road to file a notice of intent by August 13. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for DEP#223-1215 Dilla Street (5-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for DEP#223-1196 14 Mt Pleasant St (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Ratified Enforcement Order for 54 Whitewood Road (5-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for DEP#223-1056 345 Fortune Blvd (5-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for DEP#223-1252 69 Beaver Street (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Issued Order of Conditions for DEP#223-1251 NEP Right of Way (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission approved its department payroll and bills, and accepted the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes. It set the next meeting for August 19, 2024. Several permits and licenses were approved, including a commercial connection at 55 Medway Road and a parking‑reduction permit for 206 East Main Street. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 pm.

• Approved Department Payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Department Bills (unanimous)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for August 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Special Permit‑Parking Reduction for 206 East Main St (Darn Properties LLC) (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan Review‑Sign Location for 204 East Main St (Canaan Realty 2 LLC) (unanimous)
• Approved Commercial Connection Permit for 55 Medway Rd (R Realty LLC/Retail Bank Branch) (unanimous)
• Approved Drain Layer License for MJ McKernan Enterprises (unanimous)

Commission on Disability

The commission approved the May 2025 meeting minutes. The treasurer’s report, showing account balances, was approved. A request to donate $4,100 to Sweet Inspirations for a POS system received no vote because two members abstained, leaving insufficient votes to decide. The website update was tabled and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 2025 minutes (motion by Julie Gonzalez, seconded by Rhonda Crosby)
• Approved Treasurer’s Report (motion by Julie Gonzalez, seconded by David Themo-Liao)
• Donation request of $4,100 to Sweet Inspirations pending – no vote (abstentions by Erin LaPrad and Michael Visconti)
• Website update tabled (due to absent member Ruth McDaid)
• Motion to adjourn passed (motion by Julie Gonzalez, seconded by Rhonda Crosby)

Cultural Council

The Milford Cultural Council reviewed and approved the October 2025 meeting minutes, making an edit to change a date from December 15 to December 16. The council also reviewed the financial report showing a balance of $12,122.67 and discussed fund expenditures, but no formal approval or vote was recorded. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved October 2025 minutes (date corrected from Dec 15 to Dec 16)

Parks Commission

The commission unanimously approved the revised Clerk of Works job description for the park renovation. They also unanimously approved payment for the panel repairs needed after squirrel damage at the Fino field lights. Finally, the commission unanimously approved new change orders for the basketball court and the outfield fence near the playground.

• Approved revised Clerk of Works job description (unanimous)
• Approved payment of bill to fix squirrel‑damaged panel (unanimous)
• Approved new change orders for basketball court and outfield fence (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board approved the June 26, 2025 meeting minutes without dissent. A motion to adopt updated temporary‑use dumpster rules—requiring board approval for renewals after 30 days and prohibiting night‑time emptying—passed unanimously. The Board also authorized Director Amanda Wilson to obtain the occupancy inspector’s signature on the Release of Standard Contract, again by unanimous vote.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updated temporary‑use dumpster regulation, including non‑automatic renewals and night‑time emptying ban (unanimous)
• Authorized Director Amanda Wilson to obtain occupancy inspector signature on Release of Standard Contract (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board approved the site plan for 55 Medway Street, a 2,600‑sf bank with a drive‑through ATM, by a unanimous vote of all five members present. It also approved the site plan to relocate a freestanding sign at 204 East Main, again unanimously. The minutes of the June 17 meeting were approved, and the meeting was adjourned. The hearing on Darn Properties LLC’s parking‑reduction special permit was postponed to the August 12 meeting.

• Approved minutes of 6-17-25 meeting (Calagione, Mainini, Morais yes; White absent)
• Approved site plan for 55 Medway Street commercial building (all five members yes)
• Approved site plan to relocate sign at 204 East Main (all five members yes)
• Postponed hearing for Darn Properties LLC parking‑reduction special permit to 8-12-25 (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (all five members yes)

Youth Commission

The commission approved the minutes from the June 9 meeting, authorized signing multiple warrants, and created a 35‑hour front desk position funded jointly by the town and the Youth Center. It also approved a $15,062 expenditure to retrofit 28 gymnasium lights and voted to honor three groups at the upcoming Fall Appreciation Event.

• Approved June 9 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved signing of listed warrants (8-0)
• Approved front desk position 35 hrs weekly, 19 hrs funded by town, 16 hrs by Youth Center (8-0)
• Approved $15,062 from Gift Account to Heffner Electric for gym lighting retrofit (8-0)
• Approved awarding three groups at Fall Appreciation Event (8-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The trustees approved the April 10 and May 8 meeting minutes and the warrants, each by unanimous vote. They also voted unanimously to disapprove current and future rental and usage requests from Center Point Academy for driver‑education rooms. A committee will be formed to conduct the director’s evaluation, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:12 p.m.

• Approved April 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved warrants (unanimous)
• Disapproved Center Point Academy room rentals (unanimous)
• Formed committee for director evaluation (decision)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:12 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 22 and June 12 meetings. It approved Jennifer Landry's variance request and added a condition that the new driveway be completed within 30 days of the occupancy permit. The board also approved a special permit for Quarry Drive Land LLC and voted to continue the comprehensive permit for the Altera 40B project until August 14, 2025.

• Approved May 22, 2025 meeting minutes – Unanimous
• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes – Unanimous
• Approved Jennifer Landry variance application – Unanimous
• Approved variance with driveway completion condition – Unanimous
• Approved Quarry Drive Land LLC special permit – Unanimous
• Continued Altera 40B comprehensive permit until Aug 14, 2025 – Unanimous

Select Board

The Board accepted the resignations of Jennifer Lyons and Denise Tracy from the Milford Cultural Council. It appointed five new members to various boards and committees. The Board approved a voluntary home and auto insurance program for town employees and retirees. It also waived the performance bond requirement for Haley & Aldrich’s environmental consulting contract.

• Accepted resignation of Jennifer Lyons from the Cultural Council (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Denise Tracy from the Cultural Council (unanimous)
• Appointed Charles McLaughlin to the Fair Housing Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Nick Holmes to the Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Sean McGowan to the Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed James Ligor to the Personnel Board (unanimous)
• Appointed Ruth McDaid as alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)
• Approved Home and Auto Insurance Program for town employees and retirees (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Milford Conservation Commission approved the May 22, 2025 meeting minutes and issued three Certificates of Compliance for recent development projects. It also closed the public hearing on the Casey Drive notice of intent and issued a negative determination for a proposed garage at 18 Thayer Street. Several other notices of intent were continued pending further documentation.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for DEP#223-1130 (5‑0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for DEP#223-1177 (5‑0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for DEP#223-1183 (5‑0)
• Closed hearing and issued Notice of Intent for Casey Drive (DEP#223-1250) (4‑0‑1 abstention)
• Issued Negative Determination for 18 Thayer Street (5‑0)
• Continued hearing for 69 Beaver Street Notice of Intent (4‑0‑1 abstention)
• Continued hearing for Country Club Lane Notice of Intent (5‑0)

Board of Health

The board approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting unanimously. It adopted a definition for temporary‑use dumpsters and set permit terms, including a 30‑day expiration and non‑automatic renewal requiring board approval. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted temporary‑use dumpster definition and 30‑day permit rule

Select Board

The Milford Select Board approved the new Comprehensive Plan and adopted it unanimously. It also approved all 33B budget transfers, authorized a utility pole installation on South Main Street, and appointed Michael K. Walsh as the town's designee to the Metrowest Regional Transit Authority. Additional actions included re‑appointing several officials and granting a Common Victualler License to Sabor Quiteno Restaurant.

• Sign the meeting warrant – unanimous
• Approve June 9 regular session minutes – unanimous
• Approve 33B budget transfers (Fire $11,000, Parks $1,000, Health $135,000) – unanimous
• Approve installation of one 40‑ft utility pole on South Main Street – unanimous
• Appoint Michael K. Walsh as designee to Metrowest Regional Transit Authority – unanimous
• Adopt the new Comprehensive Plan – unanimous
• Re‑appoint Council on Aging members – vote 2‑0 (1 abstention)
• Approve new Common Victualler License for Sabor Quiteno Restaurant – unanimous

Personnel Board

The board unanimously approved the Assessor Admin Data Collector's starting step advancement. It also unanimously approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. Finally, the board unanimously approved the May and June 2025 clerk payroll.

• Approved Assessor Admin Data Collector starting step (unanimous)
• Approved April 9, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May & June 2025 clerk payroll (unanimous)

Sewer Commission

The commission approved the department payroll, department bills, and the April 29, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the FY2026 sewer department chemical contracts recommended by GHD, Inc., covering Hydrated Lime, Polymerized Aluminum Coagulant, Liquid Polymer, and Cationic Emulsion Polymer. Additionally, the commission approved amended site‑plan reviews for 31 Beaver Street and 13 Cape Road, noting no impact on the sewer system. All motions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved department payroll (unanimous)
• Approved department bills (unanimous)
• Approved April 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 sewer department chemical contracts (unanimous)
• Approved amended site‑plan review for 31 Beaver Street (unanimous)
• Approved amended site‑plan review for 13 Cape Road (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The council approved the May 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Kaylin and second by Christina, with unanimous support. They also approved the finance report after a motion by Sandee and second by Denise, again unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion from Kaylin, seconded by Christina.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved finance report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting. It voted to forward a favorable report on a special permit request for 130 Quarry Drive to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of 6-3-25 (4-0-1)
• Forwarded favorable report on 130 Quarry Dr. special permit to ZBA (4-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Board of Library Trustees

The trustees approved the meeting warrants with a unanimous vote. The board also noted Director Sue Edmonds' two‑week vacation and adjourned the meeting unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting warrants (unanimous)
• Confirmed Director Sue Edmonds' two‑week vacation
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Economic Development Commission

The Economic Development Commission approved the meeting minutes by a roll‑call vote and then voted to adjourn. All present members voted yes; three members were absent. No substantive policy or funding decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes (yes: Dunkin, Kaplan, Pinto, Platukis)
• Adjourned meeting (yes: Dunkin, Kaplan, Pinto, Platukis)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board unanimously approved Nuno Catoia's special permit with revised plans, limiting the addition to three bedrooms. It also unanimously directed the applicant to work with the Town Engineer on water and drainage issues. The variance application for Jennifer Landry was continued until July 10, 2025, and the comprehensive permit for the Altera 40B project was continued until July 10, 2025. Minutes from the May 8, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved special permit for 26 Parkhurst St (max 3 bedrooms) – Unanimous
• Approved request for applicant to work with Town Engineer on water/drainage – Unanimous
• Continued Jennifer Landry variance application until July 10, 2025 – Unanimous
• Continued Altera 40B comprehensive permit until July 10, 2025 – Unanimous
• Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes – Unanimous

Historical Commission

The Milford Historical Commission accepted the May 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:15 p.m. by unanimous consent. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Accepted May minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee defeated a motion to defer further discussion of the Godfrey Brook Project (2‑8). It then approved the use of $124,762.10 from the Finance Committee Emergency Fund to cover the project's shortfall (8‑2). The meeting also approved the April 16 minutes, the officer and executive committee nominations, and adjourned.

• Defeated motion to defer Godfrey Brook discussion (2-8)
• Approved $124,762.10 emergency fund use for Godfrey Brook project (8-2)
• Approved April 16 minutes (unanimous among those present)
• Approved officer and executive committee nominations (unanimous among those present)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous among those present)

Water Commission

The Water Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 30 meeting. It also approved the receivables commitments for April ($613,463.43) and May ($662,086.85) of 2025. Payroll and bills‑payable warrants were approved without dissent. A budget discussion noted a positive fiscal position but no formal action was taken.

• Approved minutes of April 30, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 receivables commitment of $613,463.43 (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 receivables commitment of $662,086.85 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants for items 25‑44 through 25‑49 (unanimous)
• Approved bills‑payable warrants for items 25‑44 through 25‑49 (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting. It also approved the change order to replace the outfield fence near the playground and agreed to revisit the basketball‑court hoop change order after revisions. Additionally, the board voted unanimously to name Paul Braza as the new Parks Commission chairman.

• Approved minutes from April 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved change order to replace outfield fence near playground (unanimous)
• Approved pending revision of basketball‑court hoop change order (unanimous)
• Appointed Paul Braza as new Parks Commission chairman (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The council dispensed with reading the minutes after a motion by Ed Roth was approved unanimously. A motion by Ed Roth, seconded by Fran Small, was approved unanimously to hire Fran Letizia as full‑time Transportation Coordinator, replace the salon sink, research a privacy wall, and add handicap parking spots. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion of Ed Roth and Fran Small.

• Approved dispensing with reading of minutes (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Fran Letizia as full‑time Transportation Coordinator (unanimous)
• Approved replacement of salon sink (unanimous)
• Approved research on privacy wall for upstairs foyer (unanimous)
• Approved addition of handicap parking spots (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:00 p.m. (unanimous)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission approved the minutes from the May 13 meeting with an 8‑0 vote. It then approved the signing of nine warrants covering various town accounts with a unanimous 10‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 pm by a 10‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting minutes of 5/13/25 (8-0)
• Approved signing of nine warrants (10-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:01 pm (10-0)

Select Board

The board approved a revised permit fee structure for the Inspections Department. It also approved a change of ownership and manager for the Mac Package liquor license, a new handicapped parking space, and a cautionary traffic sign. The board awarded the senior/disabled transportation contract to Travelers Transit, Inc., and accepted three charitable gifts for the Youth Center.

• Signed the meeting warrant (unanimous)
• Approved regular session minutes for May 12, 20, 29 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Mac Package liquor license for ownership/manager change (unanimous)
• Approved revised permit fee structure (unanimous)
• Approved handicapped parking space at 6 South Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved cautionary sign on Purchase Street southbound before Camp Street (unanimous)
• Awarded Senior/Disabled Transportation contract to Travelers Transit, Inc. (unanimous)
• Accepted three gifts to the Youth Center totaling $5,500 (unanimous)

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The trustees accepted the previous meeting minutes and the administrator's report. They voted to move future meetings to 5 p.m. and decided not to hold a meeting in July. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted June 4 minutes (all in favor)
• Accepted administrator report (all in favor)
• Changed meeting time to 5 p.m. (all in favor)
• Cancelled July meeting (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Planning Board

The board approved the special permit portion of J & R Milford Realty's application for a bank with a drive‑through at 55 Medway Street. It voted to continue the site‑plan review of that project to the July 15 meeting. The board also approved site‑plan amendments for a solar installation on 10 Cristina Road, a commercial building on 31 Beaver Street, and an RV dealership on 13 Cape Road, each with specified conditions. A favorable variance report for 51 Madden Avenue was forwarded to the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Approved minutes of 5‑20‑25 meeting (4‑yes, 1‑abstain)
• Accepted withdrawal of Paulo’s Kitchen site plan (unanimous yes)
• Approved special permit for 55 Medway St bank drive‑through (unanimous yes)
• Continued site‑plan review of 55 Medway St to 7‑15‑25 (unanimous yes)
• Approved amended site plan for 10 Cristina Rd solar installation (unanimous yes)
• Approved amended site plan for 31 Beaver St commercial building, subject to Fire Dept comments (unanimous yes)
• Approved amended site plan for 13 Cape Rd RV dealership, subject to Fire Dept comments and landscape buffer confirmation (unanimous yes)
• Forwarded favorable variance report for 51 Madden Ave to ZBA, subject to no sewer/water connections (unanimous yes)

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously approved JHM Beaver Street, LLC dba Doubletree Hotel's request for a One Day Wine and Malt Beverages License, changing the event hours to 4 p.m.‑10 p.m. on June 9, 2025. The Board also voted unanimously to enter Executive Session to meet with labor counsel on collective bargaining for the fire department, police department, and MACE. Finally, the Board unanimously adjourned the Open Session.

• Approved One Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for Doubletree Hotel (hours 4 p.m.–10 p.m.) – unanimous
• Entered Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining for fire, police, and MACE – unanimous
• Adjourned Open Session – unanimous

Board of Assessors

The Board unanimously approved the April 30, 2025 meeting minutes. Town Meeting approved a $3,000 small personal property exemption starting FY2026. The Board directed that the inspection vehicle remain at Town Hall and asked the Assessor/Administrator to email IT for a resolution on software performance issues. The open session was adjourned and the Board entered an executive session by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Town Meeting approved $3,000 personal property exemption for FY2026
• Directed inspection vehicle be kept at Town Hall
• Requested Assessor/Administrator email IT about software slowness
• Sent FY26‑FY27 power plant appraisal contract to Legal for review
• Welcomed Ryan Mabie to Data Lister team (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned open session and entered executive session (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Milford Conservation Commission approved the April 24 minutes and issued a Certificate of Compliance for DEP#223-1019. It also approved Orders of Conditions for DEP#223-1249 and DEP#223-1237, and a Negative Determination for 18 Thayer Street. A hearing on the Country Club Lane project was continued pending a DEP file number.

• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for DEP#223-1019 (3-1)
• Issued Order of Conditions for DEP#223-1249 with special conditions (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination for 18 Thayer Street (4-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for DEP#223-1237 with special conditions (4-0)
• Continued hearing for DEP# O Country Club Lane pending DEP file number (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Health

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting. They also voted to contract with Alex Sendzik to conduct occupancy inspections of about 500 properties transferred since 2019. No other actions were finalized; the dumpster regulation draft will be completed for the next meeting.

• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Alex Sendzik for occupancy inspections (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board heard the 21 Beaver Street and 310 Fortune Boulevard 40B projects, discussed draft decisions and outstanding sewer issues, and voted unanimously to continue the hearings until June 17, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Continued hearings for 21 Beaver St & 310 Fortune Blvd 40B projects until June 17, 2025 (unanimous)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimous)

Commission on Disability

The commission approved the April 2025 minutes and the Treasurer’s report, correcting a prior amount error. It unanimously approved a $121.24 reimbursement to Susan Albanese and authorized the commission treasurer to sign all future reimbursements. Discussions on the website update and the state COD site review were tabled for the July meeting.

• Approved April 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Treasurer’s report with correction of amount (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement of $121.24 to Susan Albanese (unanimous)
• Authorized commission treasurer to sign all future reimbursements (unanimous)
• Tabled website update discussion (to be revisited July)
• Tabled review of COD site from state (to be revisited July)

Sewer Commission

The Milford Sewer Commission unanimously approved department payroll and bills, the FY2025 sewer‑use abatements and reimbursements, a $1,918,905.59 amendment to the second‑half sewer‑use commitment figure, and several site‑plan and residential connection permits pending final review by the superintendent.

• Approved department payroll (unanimous)
• Approved department bills (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 sewer‑use abatements (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 sewer‑use reimbursements on overpaid accounts (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 second‑half sewer‑use commitment figure amendment to $1,918,905.59 (unanimous)
• Approved site‑plan review for #55 Medway Road (unanimous)
• Approved residential connection permits for #198 Highland Street and #197 Highland Street (unanimous)
• Approved amended site‑plan reviews for #7 Water Street, #206 East Main Street Unit #12, and #10 Christina Road (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council unanimously approved the March and April 2025 meeting minutes and the finance report. It also approved a $200 expenditure for supplies to paint a second picnic table. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved finance report (unanimous)
• Approved $200 for painting supplies for a picnic table (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously approved a One Day Beer and Wine License for St. Mary of the Assumption Parish’s Brazilian Festa Junina, allowing service from 4:00 PM to 12:00 AM on June 7, 2025. A motion was made to approve a One Time Entertainment License for the same event (4:00 PM‑11:00 PM), but the minutes do not record the vote outcome. The Board also voted unanimously to enter an executive session to meet with labor counsel about fire department collective bargaining.

• Approved One Day Beer and Wine License (4 PM‑12 AM) – unanimous
• Motion to approve One Time Entertainment License (4 PM‑11 PM) – outcome not recorded
• Entered executive session for fire department collective bargaining – unanimous

Planning Board

The board approved the minutes from the May 6 meeting. It adopted the revised Milford Comprehensive Plan after the Ad Hoc Committee’s recommendation. The board also approved an amended site plan for 7 Water Street. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 6 minutes (4-0 yes, 1 absent)
• Recommended Board adopt Comprehensive Plan (5-0 yes, 2 absent)
• Adopted Milford Comprehensive Plan (3-0 yes, 2 absent)
• Approved amended site plan for 7 Water Street (4-0 yes, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0 yes, 1 absent)

Historical Commission

The Milford Historical Commission accepted the May 14, 2025 minutes by unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 8:15 p.m. No other formal actions were taken.

• Accepted minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Parks Commission

The commission approved the minutes from 3/11/25 and 4/8/25. It voted unanimously to hire Peter Filosa as Pool Manager and Ron Santacroce as Assistant Pool Manager. It also approved hiring 12 pool employees—10 full‑time and 2 substitutes—based on the managers' recommendations.

• Approved minutes from 3/11/25 & 4/8/25 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Peter Filosa as Pool Manager (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Ron Santacroce as Assistant Pool Manager (unanimous)
• Approved hiring 12 pool employees (10 full‑time, 2 subs) (unanimous)

Youth Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the March 11 and April 8 meetings and signed several warrants totaling $2,874.58. It also approved hiring four YouthWorks Tier 2 employees: Folahanmi Ojolayo, Lorella Aminmentse, Dayanara Torres, and Cameron DiMaio. The board changed its meeting day to Monday for June, July, and August, and approved language edits to the Rental Agreement.

• Approved meeting minutes of 3/11/25 and 4/8/25 – vote 7-0
• Approved signing of warrants (total $2,874.58) – vote 7-0
• Approved hiring YouthWorks Tier 2 employees (Folahanmi Ojolayo, Lorella Aminmentse, Dayanara Torres, Cameron DiMaio) – vote 7-0
• Approved change of meeting date to Monday at 6:30 pm for June, July, August – vote 7-0
• Approved language edits to the Rental Agreement – vote 7-0

Select Board

The board unanimously approved a Permit to Obstruct for the Milford Veterans Department’s Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2025. It also approved amendments to Prezo Grille & Bar’s alcohol license to change operating hours and to allow live entertainment on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The board approved adding two handicapped parking spaces at the Senior Center and authorized the hiring process for a new Town Planner. The board directed the Social Media Policy to be redrafted for further review.

• Approved Permit to Obstruct for Memorial Day Parade (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Prezo Grille & Bar license to change hours (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Prezo Grille & Bar license to add live entertainment Wednesdays & Thursdays (unanimous)
• Approved addition of two handicapped parking spaces at the Senior Center (unanimous)
• Authorized commencement of hiring process for new Town Planner (unanimous)
• Directed redraft of Social Media Policy for Boards and Committees (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The trustees approved the meeting warrants after a motion by Ed and a second by Mary Frances, with a unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m. following a unanimous motion by Ed, seconded by Mary Frances. Other agenda items such as the budget update, IT updates, and capital‑plan projects were discussed but no formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved meeting warrants (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved a conditional comprehensive permit for The Gutierrez Company’s Stone Ridge III – The Summit 40B project. The board also unanimously approved a variance for the Milford Highway Department property. Hearings for the 21 Beaver Street and 310 Fortune Boulevard 40B projects and for Nuno Catoia’s special permit were continued to future dates.

• Approved conditional comprehensive permit for Stone Ridge III – The Summit 40B project (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Milford Highway Department property (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 21 Beaver Street and 310 Fortune Boulevard 40B projects until May 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued special permit application for Nuno Catoia until June 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 3, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 10, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Trustees of Vernon Grove Cemetery

The trustees voted to elect Scott Crisafulli as Chairman and Chase Filosa as Vice Chairman. They also approved raising the grave opening fee to $1,600, buying back two Lacovelli graves for $800, limiting the North Purchase sign cost to $1,000, and moving future meeting time to 4 p.m. All motions passed unanimously.

• Elected Scott Crisafulli as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Chase Filosa as Vice Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved increase of grave opening fee to $1,600 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two Lacovelli graves for $800 (unanimous)
• Approved cap of $1,000 on North Purchase sign cost (unanimous)
• Approved change of regular meeting time to 4 p.m. (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Board unanimously approved the amended site plan for 110 South Main Street, allowing the relocation of four electric‑vehicle charging stations. The motion passed with all five members voting yes. The Board also approved the minutes of the April 15 meeting and set the next regular meeting for May 20, 2025.

• Approved minutes of 4‑15‑2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved amended site plan for 110 South Main St EV charging stations (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board authorized a cost‑of‑living adjustment of 3% for each year of a three‑year fire‑department contract. It decided to hold (defer) the proposed EMT and Medic pay increases, the creation of 10‑ and 20‑year pay steps, the education‑pay increase, and the Specialty Pay increase. The Board rejected roll‑ins for education and longevity base‑pay, a Rescue‑Shift increase, ProBoard certification pay, sick‑time payout, OT scheduling software, a 2% increase for Captains and Deputy Chiefs, a Translator specialty pay, and a 2% night‑shift differential.

• Authorized COLA of 3% for each of three contract years
• Deferred EMT pay increase (2.5%) and Medic pay increase (3%)
• Deferred creation of 10‑year and 20‑year pay steps
• Deferred increase in education pay to match police contract
• Deferred Specialty Pay increase of 1% of top step
• Rejected roll‑ins for education and longevity base‑pay increases
• Rejected proposed Rescue‑Shift, ProBoard, sick‑time payout, OT software, Captains/Deputy Chiefs 2% increase, Translator specialty pay, and night‑shift differential
• Asked Finance Director to price out held items

Board of Assessors

The Board elected Joshua Lioce as Chairman after a motion and second. They approved the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes, with one member abstaining. The Board approved exemption reimbursement requests for FY2025 real estate ($95,204.32) and motor vehicle excise ($19,509.96). The session was adjourned and moved into executive session unanimously.

• Joshua Lioce nominated and accepted as Chairman (motion passed)
• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (Simas abstained)
• Approved real estate exemption reimbursement request $95,204.32
• Approved motor vehicle excise exemption reimbursement $19,509.96
• Adjourned open session and entered executive session (unanimous)

Water Commission

The Water Commission approved the March 19 and March 26 meeting minutes and an April receivables commitment of $539,849.81. It unanimously approved payroll and bills payable warrants for the listed amounts. The commission also unanimously approved revised rules and regulations that will require separate water service for accessory dwelling units. No other business was taken.

• Approved March 19 and March 26 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April receivables commitment of $539,849.81 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants totaling $115,231.04 (unanimous)
• Approved bills payable warrants totaling $296,791.77 (unanimous)
• Approved revised rules and regulations requiring separate water service for ADUs (unanimous)

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission reorganized its board, approved payroll, bills, and the FY2025 sewer-use abatements and reimbursements. It adopted the FY2025 second‑half sewer‑use commitment figure of $1,907,489.82, bringing the total year commitment to $3,824,706.19. The board denied one ADU site‑plan review and approved multiple residential connection permits and a drain‑layer license.

• Reorganized Sewer Board with Leonardo L. Morcone as chair (unanimous)
• Approved Department Payroll (unanimous)
• Approved Department Bills (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 Sewer‑Use Abatements (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 Sewer Use Reimbursements on overpaid accounts (unanimous)
• Approved FY2025 Second Half Sewer‑Use Commitment Figure $1,907,489.82, total year $3,824,706.19 (unanimous)
• Denied Site Plan Review – ADU for 181 Congress Street (unanimous)
• Approved Residential Connection Permits (8) for 20‑34 Black Bear Circle (unanimous)

Select Board

The board approved the installation of a utility pole on Beaver Street to support electric‑car charging at the Double Tree Hotel. It also approved awarding the emergency ambulance service contract to Coastal EMS, LLC. Additionally, the board accepted resignations, approved several licenses, and proclaimed Arbor Day, with all votes unanimous.

• Approved installation of one JO pole on Beaver Street (unanimous)
• Approved award of emergency ambulance service contract to Coastal EMS, LLC (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Michele Pici from the Cultural Council (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 SecondHand/Antique Dealer and Pawnbroker Licenses (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Pool Table License for Fun Zone of Milford LLC d/b/a Pinz (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 Bowling Alley License for Fun Zone of Milford LLC d/b/a Pinz (unanimous)
• Signed proclamation declaring April 25, 2025 as Arbor Day (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Town Planner Larry Dunkin (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the Certificate of Compliance for parcel 55-0-14 Maple St. (DEP#223-754). It closed the public hearing and issued an Order of Conditions with special conditions for #300 Fortune Boulevard (DEP#223-12348). The public hearing for #400 Deer Street was continued to May 22, 2025, and a Negative Determination of Applicability was issued for 5 Quinshipaug Road. All motions passed unanimously with four votes in favor.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance for DEP#223-754 (4-0)
• Issued Order of Conditions with special conditions for DEP#223-12348 (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for #400 Deer Street to May 22, 2025 (4-0)
• Issued Negative Determination of Applicability for 5 Quinshipaug Road (4-0)
• Approved March 27, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Board of Health

The Board approved the minutes from the March 27 meeting without dissent. Board members were reappointed and Leonard Izzo was elected Chairman, both unanimously. A lifeguard variance for the Milford Country Club pool was approved unanimously, allowing a certified pool attendant to supervise instead of a lifeguard. Alex Sendzik was appointed as the town's Occupancy Housing Inspector.

• Approved minutes from March 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Board of Health employees (unanimous)
• Elected Leonard Izzo as Chairman of the Board (unanimous)
• Approved lifeguard variance for Milford Country Club pool (unanimous)
• Appointed Alex Sendzik as Occupancy Housing Inspector (no vote recorded)

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council approved the Finance Report after a motion by Alayna Coates and second by Sandee Buckley, with unanimous support. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also made by Joclyn Crivello, seconded by Alayna Coates, and passed unanimously. No other formal actions were taken.

• Finance Report approved (unanimously)
• Meeting adjourned (unanimously)

Commission on Disability

The commission approved the March 2025 meeting minutes (with amended IT notes) and the treasurer’s financial report. Members agreed to hold a bowling fundraiser at Pinz on June 18, 2025, limited to 15‑30 participants and priced at $14.50 per person, with the commission covering most costs and participants paying $5.00 to register. The board also approved collecting email addresses via a sign‑up sheet at the event and assigned Erin LaPrad to create and distribute a flyer. The next meeting is set for May 21, 2025.

• Approved March 2025 minutes (amended)
• Approved Treasurer’s report
• Agreed to hold bowling event at Pinz on June 18, 2025, 7‑9 pm, 15‑30 participants
• Agreed on “Package 2” costing $14.50 per person (includes 10% tax‑exempt discount)
• Agreed to collect email addresses via sign‑up sheet at the event
• Assigned Erin LaPrad to create event flyer and promote on Milford Facebook, bulletin board, Free Press, Patch, MyFM 101.3, and Raydio
• Scheduled next meeting for May 21, 2025 at 7 pm

Finance Committee

The committee approved funding for a CCTV camera system at Water and Fire Department buildings and Fino Field, with a cost estimate of about $19,000. It also approved PFAS protective gear for the fire department, a $1 million Town Park renovation, and an increase in the personal‑property tax exemption to $3,000. Additional actions included creating a stabilization account for the regional school district and authorizing a withdrawal from the Sewer Department’s retained earnings.

• Approved $19,000 CCTV camera system for Water, Fire and Fino Field facilities (7-3)
• Approved funding for PFAS protective gear for the Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved $1M Town Park renovation covering bathrooms and bandstand (unanimous)
• Approved increase of personal‑property tax exemption to $3,000 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of a stabilization account for Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District (unanimous)
• Authorized Treasurer to withdraw funds from Sewer Department Retained Earnings for Field Pond Sewer project (unanimous)
• Passed over funding for interior firing range repairs at 250 Main Street (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board elected Marble Mainini, III as chairman, Jose Morais as vice chairman, and appointed the town planner as clerk. It also selected representatives for MAPC‑SWAP, Fair Housing Committee, Open Space Advisory Committee, and Public Art Policy Task Force. The board approved site plans for ADUs at 22 Fairview Road and 181 Congress, with the latter approved subject to clarification of easement rights. Public hearings on a flood‑plain amendment and a retail‑zone amendment were closed, the latter with one dissenting vote.

• Elected Marble Mainini, III as chairman (unanimous yes)
• Elected Jose Morais as vice chairman (unanimous yes)
• Appointed Town Planner as clerk (unanimous yes)
• Selected Joseph Calagione as MAPC‑SWAP Representative (unanimous yes)
• Approved site plan for 22 Fairview Road ADU (unanimous yes)
• Approved site plan for 181 Congress ADU, subject to easement clarification (unanimous yes)
• Closed public hearing on flood‑plain amendment (unanimous yes)
• Closed public hearing on retail‑zone amendment (Calagione no; others yes; motion carried)

Select Board

The board appointed Thomas J. O’Loughlin as chairman and approved the meeting warrant and minutes. It authorized the Town Administrator to sign the Study Enrollment Certification Form and approved a revised Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The board also approved improvements to the Camp Street public right of way for Lot 32C, and granted a one‑day liquor license, entertainment license, and a permit to obstruct for St. Mary’s Parish events.

• Appointed Thomas J. O’Loughlin as Chairman (unanimous)
• Approved signing of the meeting warrant (unanimous)
• Approved the Regular Session Minutes of April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved the revised Annual Town Meeting Warrant (unanimous)
• Authorized the Town Administrator to sign the Study Enrollment Certification Form (unanimous)
• Authorized Mr. Claro to make improvements to Camp Street right of way for Lot 32C (unanimous)
• Approved One Day Liquor License for St. Mary’s Parish event on May 10, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved One Day Entertainment License and Permit to Obstruct for St. Mary’s Parish events (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board unanimously approved the March 13 meeting minutes and the March warrants. New officers were elected: Stephanie as Chair, Ed as Vice Chair, and Marco as Secretary. Andy was welcomed as a new trustee. The meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Approved March 13 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March warrants (unanimous)
• Elected Marco as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Ed as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Stephanie as Chair (unanimous)
• Welcomed new trustee Andy (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 p.m. (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the special permit for the TMAN Properties site at 284 West Street. It also approved the Alpine Place special permit with conditions, voting 4‑1 in favor. The Board continued the Stone Ridge 40B project hearing, the variance application, and the Nuno Catoia special permit hearing to May 8, 2025. All other motions, including approval of minutes and adjournment, passed unanimously.

• Approved TMAN Properties special permit (284 West St) – Unanimous
• Approved Alpine Place special permit with conditions – 4 in favor, 1 abstention
• Continued Stone Ridge III 40B project hearing to May 8, 2025 – Unanimous
• Continued variance application – Unanimous
• Continued Nuno Catoia special permit application to May 8, 2025 – Unanimous
• Approved meeting minutes from March 13, 2025 – Unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – Unanimous

Historical Commission

The Milford Historical Commission accepted the April 9, 2025 minutes without opposition. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded.

• Accepted minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Milford Finance Committee unanimously approved a modified FY 2026 budget totaling $162,178,166. It also accepted several warrant articles, including salary compensation for elected officers, school use of vending‑machine funds, decorative light‑pole repairs, and funding for environmental‑hazard expenses. A motion to grant an additional liquor license was defeated 3‑7. Other items were referred to sponsors or deferred to future meetings.

• Approved modified FY 2026 budget $162,178,166 (unanimous)
• Approved Article 3: salary and compensation for elected officers (unanimous)
• Approved Article 5: enact annual town‑meeting measures (unanimous)
• Approved Article 6: allow school use of $4,797.15 vending‑machine funds (unanimous)
• Approved Article 8: purchase/repair/replace 5 decorative light poles (unanimous)
• Approved Article 9: raise funds for engineering, consulting, legal for Birch Street Fire Station hazards (unanimous)
• Defeated motion to authorize an additional liquor license (vote 3‑7)
• Approved Article 18: $40,000 for election tabulator devices (unanimous)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board approved the minutes from the March 12 and March 19, 2025 meetings. It also approved the April 2025 clerk payroll. Discussion on proposed changes to Section 5.8B of the Personnel By‑laws was postponed with no vote taken. The next meeting was set for May 14, 2025 and the board adjourned.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 clerk payroll (unanimous)
• Postponed action on Section 5.8B personnel by‑law changes (no vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 14, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Youth Commission

The Youth Commission unanimously approved hiring Victor Canino as the Activities Coordinator to run the nutrition program. It also approved a full‑time Front Desk position, an upgrade to the CCTV system by purchasing a new NVR, and the signing of several warrants. Additional unanimous actions included awarding three scholarships, sponsoring a Rotary event, and extending an assistant director’s maternity leave.

• Approved hiring Victor Canino as Activities Coordinator (8-0)
• Approved signing the warrants listed in Section B.3 (8-0)
• Approved upgrading to a new NVR camera system (8-0)
• Approved employee request for a full‑time Front Desk person (8-0)
• Approved awarding scholarships/grants to Ava Merrill, Madelyn Rmsis, and Rishab Clayton (8-0)
• Approved sponsoring Carlos Sousa for $200 at the Milford Rotary event (8-0)
• Approved extending Emily Stienstra's maternity leave to August 18 (8-0)

Council on Aging

The bi‑monthly Milford Council on Aging meeting scheduled for April 8, 2025 was cancelled because a quorum was not present. No actions were taken or decisions made.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the February 25, 2025 meeting. It voted to have Attorney Gerald Moody begin drafting decisions for the 21 Beaver Street and 310 Fortune Boulevard applications. The hearing was continued to May 8 and May 22, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. for both projects.

• Approved February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Requested Attorney Gerald Moody to draft decision for 21 Beaver Street (unanimous)
• Requested Attorney Gerald Moody to draft decision for 310 Fortune Boulevard (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 21 Beaver Street to May 8 and May 22, 2025, 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for 310 Fortune Boulevard to May 8 and May 22, 2025, 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It noted that the data conversion to Patriot AssessPro5 is nearly complete and that the personal‑property audit cost $6,300 with an additional tax bill of $300,801.58. The Board voted to adjourn the open session and enter executive session, ending the meeting. The next Board meeting is scheduled for April 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

• Approved February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Adjourned open session and entered executive session (motion passed)
• Scheduled next Board meeting for April 30, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.

Select Board

The Select Board signed the meeting warrant and approved the March 24 regular and executive session minutes. It awarded the Headhouse Building Enclosure Repairs Project at the Youth Center to Structural Preservation Systems, LLC. The Board also accepted a $100 gift to the Police Department, accepted a cultural council resignation, and proclaimed Louisa Lake off‑limits for fishing before the April 19 kids’ derby. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Signed the meeting warrant (unanimous)
• Approved Regular Session Minutes of March 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Session Minutes of March 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Awarded Headhouse Building Enclosure Repairs Project to Structural Preservation Systems, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved the Annual Town Meeting Warrant (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Joclyn Crivello from the Milford Cultural Council (unanimous)
• Accepted $100 gift from Angelo Calagione to the Police Department (unanimous)
• Proclaimed Louisa Lake off limits for fishing before the April 19, 2025 Fishing Derby (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board approved the minutes from the March 18 meeting. It forwarded a favorable report to the Select Board on the Walter Circle street acceptance, and approved the amended site plan for a large‑scale solar canopy at 34 Maple Street. The board also sent favorable reports to the Zoning Board of Appeals for special‑permit and variance requests at 225 West Street and 31 Front Street. The meeting was adjourned.

• Approved March 18 minutes (yes: Mainini, Morais, Wilson; absent: Calagione, White)
• Forwarded favorable report on Walter Circle street acceptance to Select Board (yes: Mainini, Morais, Wilson; absent: Calagione, White)
• Approved amended site plan for solar canopy at 34 Maple Street (yes: Mainini, Morais, Wilson; absent: Calagione, White)
• Forwarded favorable report on 225 West Street special‑permit request to ZBA (yes: Mainini, Morais, Wilson; absent: Calagione, White)
• Forwarded favorable report on 31 Front Street variance request to ZBA (yes: Mainini, Morais, Wilson; absent: Calagione, White)
• Adjourned meeting (yes: Mainini, Morais, Wilson; absent: Calagione, White)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved several Certificates of Compliance, issued an Order of Conditions for a riverfront project, continued two public hearings to April, closed a $5,200 account, authorized $1,500 for fish stocking, and added three parcels to the Open Space Inventory.

• Issued Certificates of Compliance for 385 Central St, 204 East Main St, and 10 Prairie St – 4 in favor
• Issued Order of Conditions for #4 Hayward Field (DEP#223-1245) – 4 in favor
• Continued public hearing for #43 Fiske Mill Road to April 24 – 4 in favor
• Continued public hearing for #300 Fortune Boulevard to April 24, 2025 – 4 in favor
• Closed account 171-5700, returning $5,200 to general funds – 4 in favor
• Authorized $1,500 fish stocking for Louisa Lake and Milford Pond – 4 in favor
• Approved addition of parcel 36-0-40 Amherst Drive to Open Space Inventory – 4 in favor
• Approved addition of parcels 35-0-23 and 35-16-32A West Fountain Street to Open Space Inventory – 4 in favor

Board of Health

The Board approved the February 27 minutes without dissent. It imposed a $200 late fee on Matt’s Hydroponics for a delayed tobacco permit renewal. The Board unanimously accepted Alex Sendzik’s bid for the newly funded occupancy housing inspector position. A warrant article to request $20,000‑$50,000 for temporary Milford High School roof repairs will be presented at the May Town Meeting.

• Approved February 27 minutes (unanimous)
• Imposed $200 late fee on Matt’s Hydroponics tobacco permit
• Accepted Alex Sendzik’s bid for occupancy housing inspector (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee unanimously approved the March 19 minutes. No votes were taken on any department budget requests as the committee heard presentations from the Fire, Police, Highway, and IT departments. The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved March 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• No votes taken on Fire Department budget request
• No votes taken on Police Department budget request
• No votes taken on Highway Department budget request
• No votes taken on Information Technology budget request

Water Commission

The commissioners discussed the FY 2026 water budget presented by General Manager David Condrey. A motion to approve the budget, which includes a 4% increase and a tier change from 4,800 to 2,700 gallons, was moved, seconded, and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved FY 2026 water budget with 4% increase and tier change (unanimous)

Select Board

The Board approved a Class II Dealer License for K&M Auto Sales at 269‑271 Main Street. It also approved an 8.5% insurance renewal rate increase for town employees and retirees. Seasonal club licenses, cultural council appointments, and a Zoning Board vacancy were also approved. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Class II Dealer License for K&M Auto Sales, 269‑271 Main St (unanimous)
• Approved 8.5% insurance renewal rate increase for active employees and retirees (unanimous)
• Approved Seasonal Club License Renewals for Maspenock Rod & Gun Club and Sons of Italy Dramatic & Sportsmen Club (unanimous)
• Appointed Inspector of Animals, Keigh Haynes (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,000 gift to Police Department from Joseph Graziano (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Zoning Board member John Dagnese (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Capuzziello to fill Zoning Board vacancy (unanimous)
• Reappointed Khizra Syeda and appointed David Hachey to the Cultural Council (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The committee approved the February 19th minutes after a motion by Al Correia and a second by David Levine; two members abstained and one was absent. Chair Andy Lizotte introduced new members Ashley Douglas and Bill Farrell. The board reviewed projected FY 2026 budget figures but took no votes on department budgets. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 19th minutes (all present voted in favor; 2 abstentions; 1 absent)
• Introduced new committee members Ashley Douglas and Bill Farrell
• Reviewed FY 2026 projected expense budgets (no votes taken)
• Motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board voted to rescind the March 12, 2025, 1% COLA increase for the Water Office Manager (4 Yes, 1 Abstain). It then voted to withhold any COLA increase for the Water Office Manager under Section D1 (5 Yes). The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Rescinded 1% COLA vote for Water Office Manager (4-1)
• Withheld COLA increase for Water Office Manager, Section D1 (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Insurance Advisory Committee

The Insurance Advisory Committee approved the minutes from 2/12/2025 unanimously. It adopted an 8.5% active medical renewal rate for members, also unanimously. A Dependent Audit proposal from Amwins Consulting was accepted with a 6‑1 vote. The committee unanimously approved codified retiree eligibility rules and tabled a separate new proposal.

• Approved 2/12/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved active medical renewal rate of 8.5% (unanimous)
• Accepted Dependent Audit proposal from Amwins Consulting (6‑1)
• Approved retiree eligibility rules and regulations #1‑10 (unanimous)
• Tabled new proposal by Cherie Peterson (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)