Monson public meetings in 2023
4 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Select Board
The Select Board approved two $4,000 grants from the Gifts to the Town account for the Monson Memorial Classic and Wreaths Across America. The Board also authorized the use of town facilities for several local fundraisers and holiday events. Additionally, a new on-call firefighter was appointed and the Memorial Hall use policy was updated.
- Approved fee waiver and use of Memorial Hall for Monson Memorial Classic (unanimous)
- Approved $4,000 from Gifts to the Town account for Monson Memorial Classic (unanimous)
- Approved Lions Club Toll Road for October 7 (unanimous)
- Approved gazebo use for Friends of Monson Jail and Bail fundraiser (unanimous)
- Approved use of Memorial Hall lawn and gazebo for Halloween festivities (unanimous)
- Approved $4,000 from Gifts to the Town account for Wreaths Across America (unanimous)
- Appointed Arthur Manarite as on-call firefighter (unanimous)
- Approved updated Memorial Hall use policy and rental application (unanimous)
Cemetery Commission
The Commission set the start time for the October cemetery walk and approved the minutes from the August 3 meeting. Members discussed a $62,200 bid for the Hillside Arch project and the potential addition of the Cemetery Department to the Veteran’s Work Off Abatement program.
- Approved meeting minutes from 8/3/23 (unanimous)
- Scheduled cemetery walk for October 28 starting at 5:30 p.m.
- Adjourned meeting at 8:33 p.m. (unanimous)
Select Board
The Select Board voted to require a $2,000 down payment and monthly installments from Thomas Joyce to settle a debt. The Board also discussed proposed contract changes for the Fire Chief and Police Chief, including salary and term adjustments.
- Approved repayment plan for Thomas Joyce: $2,000 down by Sept 30 and $500 monthly starting October (3-0)
- Agreed to make the Fire Chief's contract a three-year term
Community Preservation Committee
The committee approved a bill schedule for cemetery pillar work and administrative salary. Several funding applications for park and school projects were presented, while a proposal for 28 Bridge Street was deferred for further discussion.
- Approved payment of $21,480 to Randy Pascale for Bethany Cemetery Pillars
- Approved payment of $82.50 to Leona Brahen for Administrative Salary
- Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (unanimous)
- Tabled decision on 28 Bridge Street demolition and construction project