Northbridge public meetings in 2025

Board of Selectmen

The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. No specific decisions, proposals, or discussion topics are listed.

Northbridge Housing Authority

The Northbridge Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve September 2025 minutes, review financial reports, and discuss maintenance and management updates.

• Approval of September 2025 Board Meeting minutes
• Accounts Payable warrant summary report (11/18/2025 — 12/23/2025)
• End of month Fee Accountant Balance sheet
• Maintenance report and Preventative Maintenance plan
• Upton Updates: Management Contract

Economic Development Committee

The Northbridge Economic Development Committee will approve minutes from the November 17, 2025 Master Plan Update Committee meeting, hear public comments, and consider several agenda items. Items include a business spotlight featuring Angel & Manna Bakery and Sparetime Recreation, a discussion of Section 7-2 loss of office due to excessive absence, and scheduling of meetings for the 2026 calendar year.

• Approve minutes from November 17, 2025 (Master Plan Update Committee)
• Business Spotlight: Angel & Manna Bakery; Sparetime Recreation (Neighborhood Kitchen)
• Discussion of Section 7-2 loss of office; excessive absence
• Schedule meetings for the 2026 calendar year
• Public input/comment period

The committee did not achieve quorum, so the December 22 meeting was not held. Chair Ken Chilton assigned twelve meeting dates for 2026, with February through August meetings dedicated to the Master Planning update. Items from the December agenda will be carried over to the January 12 meeting.

• Scheduled twelve 2026 Economic Development Committee meetings (no vote recorded)

Northbridge Retirement Board

The Northbridge Retirement Board will meet to review a request for proposals for actuarial services and approve a welcome letter for new members. The board will also process applications for new members and requests for fund withdrawals and transfers.

• Review of RFP for Actuarial Services
• Approval of Welcome Letter for New Retirement System Members
• Processing of 8 new member applications
• 1 request for buyback/make-up
• 1 withdrawal of funds request and 2 transfer of funds requests

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 19 meeting, denied membership for four applicants, granted membership to four new members, and approved several individual fund transactions, including a buyback for Mr. Shelburne and rollovers for Mrs. Grenier, Mr. Calhoun, and Mrs. Porcelli. It also approved a welcome letter for new retirees and a five-year contract with Stone Consulting for actuarial services. All warrants and bank reconciliations for the month were reviewed and approved.

• Accepted November 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous 3‑0)
• Denied membership for Danielle Meservey, April Morton, Derek Perras, Nicholas Sidman (unanimous 3‑0)
• Granted membership to Melissa Alley, Jennifer Concapetit, Dominik Duby, Mackenzie Sobaleski (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved buyback for Mr. Nicholas Shelburne, 2 years 7 months service, $1,712.92 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved rollover for Mrs. Carol Grenier, $53,782.97 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved transfer for Mr. Donald Calhoun, $26,355.26 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved transfer for Mrs. Jennifer Porcelli, $17,149.98 (unanimous 3‑0)
• Approved 5‑year contract with Stone Consulting, Inc. for actuarial services (unanimous 3‑0)

Retirement Office

The Retirement Board will meet to process member applications and fund requests. The board is scheduled to review a Request for Proposals (RFP) for actuarial services and approve a welcome letter for new system members.

• Review of 1 RFP for Actuarial Services
• 1 Request for Buyback/Make-up
• 1 Withdrawal of Funds Request
• 2 Transfer of Funds Requests
• Review and approval of Welcome Letter for New Retirement System Members

The board approved several retiree fund transactions, denied membership for four employees and granted it to four others, and accepted a five‑year consulting contract with Stone Consulting. All motions passed unanimously, with vote counts recorded as 2‑0 or 3‑0.

• Accepted November 19, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Denied membership for Danielle Meservey, April Morton, Derek Perras, Nicholas Sidman (3-0)
• Granted membership for Melissa Alley, Jennifer Concapetit, Dominik Duby, Mackenzie Sobaleski (3-0)
• Approved buyback for Nicholas Shelburne, 2 years 7 months service, $1,712.92 (3-0)
• Approved rollover for Carol Grenier, $53,782.97 (3-0)
• Approved transfer for Donald Calhoun, $26,355.26 (3-0)
• Approved contract with Stone Consulting, Inc. for a 5‑year period (3-0)
• Approved $389,570.33 in warrants for December (unanimous approval)

Northbridge Housing Authority

The Northbridge Housing Authority board will approve the September 2025 meeting minutes and review recent financial reports. They will discuss the Upton Management Contract under old business and consider several new business items, including a PMR discussion, tenant accounts receivable, board member training, the Fair Housing Plan Attachment A, vacancies, a preventative maintenance plan, ethics, and an insurance stipend. The meeting will conclude with adjournment and scheduling of the next board meeting on January 20, 2025.

• Upton Updates: Management Contract (old business)
• PMR Discussion (new business)
• Fair Housing Plan Attachment A (new business)
• Insurance Stipend (new business)
• Vacancies (new business)

Trustees of Soldiers' Memorials

The Trustees of Soldiers' Memorials will review financial reports and progress on various local monuments. The body will discuss landscaping, fence work, and the 2026 nominations for the Outstanding Service Award.

• Whitinsville Korean/World War II Memorial landscaping final invoice of $3,250
• World War I Memorial refurbishment including planters and "Northbridge Moms"
• Desjardins Monument additions update
• Veteran Banner Project
• Vietnam Wall and fence repair

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting, correcting a typo in the invoice amount to $2,510.17. No other actions were formally approved; the banner project proposal was discussed but no decision was made.

• Approved minutes of Nov 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous, typo corrected)
• No action taken on banner project proposal

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved several appointments, including Jamie Pohlman and Bryan Brooker to the WDCHDC and Matthew Kalinowski to the Planning Board, and affirmed two student police officers. They also approved an entertainment license for the Blackstone Valley Chamber Expo, renewed Revival 122’s weekday entertainment license, and approved all 2026 miscellaneous and liquor license renewals. The Board accepted a $1,500 AED gift for the Playground & Recreation Commission and authorized the Town Manager to sign the water‑supply system sale documents to Whitinsville Water Company.

• Approved Jamie Pohlman as WDCHDC alternate member (unanimous)
• Approved Bryan Brooker as WDCHDC full member (unanimous)
• Approved Matthew Kalinowski to Planning Board (unanimous)
• Affirmed appointments of Alyssa Clark and Andrew Parker as Student Police Officers (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day entertainment license for Blackstone Valley Chamber Expo (unanimous)
• Renewed Revival 122 indoor/outdoor weekday entertainment license for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 miscellaneous license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 annual liquor license renewals (unanimous)

Northbridge Youth Committee

The Northbridge Youth Committee will hold a remote meeting on Dec. 11, 2025. Members will review the committee's mission, discuss a voter‑drive initiative, report on community‑service activities, consider old and new business, and approve the previous meeting minutes. The meeting will be conducted via Microsoft Teams with public comment allowed remotely.

• Statement of Mission
• Voter Drive Meeting/About the Valley Debrief
• Community Service report
• Old/New Business discussion
• Approval of Minutes

Building, Planning & Construction Comm

The Building, Planning & Construction Committee will hear updates and presentations on the Senior Center, Library Renovation, and Fire Station projects, and will review any pending invoices for each. The committee will also consider the minutes from the November 18 meeting and address any new business items.

• Senior Center Project – updates/presentations and invoice review
• Library Renovation Project – updates/presentations and invoice review
• Fire Station Project – updates and invoice review
• Review of November 18 meeting minutes
• Consideration of new business items

The Building, Planning & Construction Committee approved payment of four invoices—$5,000 for Vertex, $6,250 for LeftField, $27,250 for Oudens Ello Architecture, and $8,300 for Geotechnical Services—totaling $46,800. The committee also authorized the chair to sign the Library Renovation Level of Design Confirmation. Minutes from the October 29, October 30, and November 18 meetings were approved.

• Approved Vertex invoice $5,000 (7-0)
• Authorized chair to sign Library Level of Design Confirmation (7-0)
• Approved LeftField invoice $6,250 (7-0)
• Approved Oudens Ello Architecture invoice $27,250 (7-0)
• Approved Geotechnical Services invoice $8,300 (7-0)
• Approved minutes of October 29, 2025 (6-0-1)
• Approved minutes of October 30, 2025 (6-0-1)
• Approved minutes of November 18, 2025 (7-0)

Whitinsville Social Library

The Board will vote to approve the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting. It will receive MPLCP updates presented by Noel Murphy of Oudens Ello Architects. The Board will discuss the library’s 2026 holiday hours and hear reports from the Director and Treasurer. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Vote to approve October 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• MPLCP updates presented by Noel Murphy, Oudens Ello Architects
• Discussion of 2026 holiday hours
• Director’s report
• Treasurer’s report

The trustees unanimously approved the minutes from the October 21, 2025 meeting after amendment. No other motions were voted on; the board discussed updates on the library renovation, website redesign, book vendor issues, and the treasury portfolio. The next trustees meeting is scheduled for February 20, 2026.

• Approved amended minutes from 10/21/25 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Northbridge Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings on December 11, 2025. At 7:05 p.m., it will consider Amy Murray’s variance (11‑V‑25) to install a canopy with signage exceeding 60 sq ft at 278 Church Street, a Business Two district property owned by J & S Motors Inc. At 7:20 p.m., it will consider Zentangle, Inc.’s special permit (12‑SP‑25) to convert a former flower shop at 22 Whitin Avenue, an Industrial One district property owned by Open Sky Community Services, to office use.

• Variance 11‑V‑25 for Amy Murray – canopy signage >60 sq ft at 278 Church Street, Business Two district
• Special Permit 12‑SP‑25 for Zentangle, Inc. – conversion to office use at 22 Whitin Avenue, Industrial One district

Council On Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review financial reports and the FY26 town budget. The body will also receive an update on the new senior center and a presentation regarding a potential new board member.

• FY26 Town Budget
• New Senior Center update
• Presentation of a potential new Board Member
• Treasurer's reports for FINE/COA and Transportation

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss goals and strategies for the Economic Development chapter of the Master Plan update. The board will also vote on recommending a candidate for a board vacancy and the engagement of traffic consultant services for peer review.

• Discussion of Master Plan Update Steering Committee Economic Development chapter
• Vote to recommend candidate for Planning Board vacancy
• Vote to engage traffic consultant services for peer review
• Scheduling of a public forum for Transfer Development Rights
• Discussion of Open Space & Recreation Plan Implementation Committee

The board approved several items, including the November 25, 2025 meeting minutes and a recommendation for a Planning Board vacancy. It also approved the Open Space & Recreation Plan Implementation Committee and scheduled a public forum for Transfer Development Rights. Finally, the board voted 4‑0 to engage traffic consultant services, selecting the lowest bidder.

• Approved November 25, 2025 meeting minutes (passed over)
• Approved recommendation of a candidate for joint appointment to fill Planning Board vacancy (passed over)
• Approved Open Space & Recreation Plan Implementation Committee (passed over)
• Approved engagement of traffic consultant services, selecting the lowest bidder (4‑0 vote)
• Approved scheduling of a public forum for Transfer Development Rights (date TBD, passed over)

School Committee

The Northbridge School Committee will vote on a consent agenda that includes meeting minutes and two financial warrants. The warrants are for $106,343.76 (Warrant 26-22) and $420,235.14 (Warrant 26-23). The meeting will also discuss a DESE update on Reimagining High School and revisions to graduation and competency policies.

• Approval of Warrant 26-22 for $106,343.76
• Approval of Warrant 26-23 for $420,235.14
• Revision to Policy IKF – Graduation Requirements
• Revision to Policy IKFE – Competency Determination
• DESE update on Reimagining High School

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will conduct a public hearing regarding community outreach, the CPA fund balance, and updates to the Community Preservation Plan. The committee will also review the status of the Col. James Fletcher House.

• Public hearing on Community Preservation Plan Update and CPA Fund Balance
• Review of Preservation Restriction and Building Assessment Report for Col. James Fletcher House
• Project pre-application review for 1833 Quaker Street (Northbridge/Habitat for Humanity)

The committee voted unanimously to continue the Community Preservation Act public hearing on Monday, January 5, 2026. Action on approving the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes was tabled. The next committee meeting was scheduled for January 5, 2026 at 6:30 PM via Zoom, and the meeting was adjourned at about 7:00 PM.

• Tabled approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Unanimously continued public hearing to Jan 5 2026
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 5 2026 at 6:30 PM via Zoom
• Adjourned meeting at about 7:00 PM

Commission on Disabilities

The Northbridge Disability Commission will approve minutes from the October 20 meeting, receive updates on Walmart pharmacy doors and Sparetime recreation, and outline a plan to survey community members about accessibility at the Linwood baseball fields. The commission will also discuss member issues, goals, and any additional concerns raised by members.

• Approve minutes from the October 20 meeting
• Update on Walmart pharmacy doors
• Update on Sparetime recreation
• Plan a survey on accessibility at Linwood field baseball fields
• Discussion of member issues, goals, and other concerns

Cultural Council

The Northbridge Cultural Council will meet to decide how to allocate the remaining funds for Fiscal Year 2026. The council will also vote on the FY26 Panel Book of Grantees.

• Allocation of remaining FY26 funds
• FY 26 Panel Book of Grantees

Board of Health

The Northbridge Board of Health will approve the minutes from the November 3, 2025 meeting. It will receive staff updates from the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health. The board will discuss the BVPPH Strategic Plan kickoff meeting under BME Strategies.

• Approval of Minutes of November 3, 2025
• BVPPH Staff Updates
• BME Strategies — BVPPH Strategic Plan Kickoff Meeting

The board unanimously approved the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It also scheduled the next Strategic Plan meeting for January 22, 2026, to be held in a hybrid format. No other actions were taken.

• Approved November 3, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled Strategic Plan meeting for Jan 22, 2026 (hybrid format)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for a single-family home. The board will also review conditions for a sewage system project and schedule a recycling event.

• Public Hearing: Proposed single-family dwelling at 0 Grace Street Lot 24R (Map 16 Lot 236)
• Review/Sign Order of Conditions: Sewage disposal system repair at 597 Mendon Road
• Scheduling of 2026 Christmas Tree Recycling Event

The commission voted 4‑0 to close the public hearing on the Grace Street lot and to issue the Order of Conditions for that project. They also approved the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote and signed the Order of Conditions for 597 Mendon Road. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Closed public hearing on Grace Street Lot 24R (4‑0)
• Issued Order of Conditions for Grace Street Lot 24R (4‑0)
• Signed Order of Conditions for 597 Mendon Road (previously approved)
• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review and decide on Form A plans for Moon Hill Road. The board will also discuss a vacancy, the Presidential Farms project on Washington Street, and a Community Preservation Act housing application.

• Decision on Form A's Moon Hill Road (Lot 3 & Lot 4) ANR-81P Plan
• Discussion of Planning Board vacancy and candidate interviews
• Review of Presidential Farms on Washington Street
• Review of Community Preservation Act project application for community housing
• Discussion of Fox Hollow traffic engineering consulting services

The board voted 4-0 to endorse the ANR creating Lot 3A and 4A on Moon Hill Road. It also voted 4-0 to recommend Matthew Kalinowski for appointment to the Planning Board. A 4-0 vote approved submitting a Community Preservation Committee application for affordable housing on the Quaker Street property. The board approved prior meeting minutes and adjourned the session.

• Endorsed ANR for Moon Hill Road, creating Lot 3A and 4A (4-0)
• Recommended Matthew Kalinowski for Planning Board appointment (4-0)
• Voted to submit Community Preservation Committee application for Quaker Street housing project (4-0)
• Approved October 14, 27, and 28, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

School Committee

The Northbridge School Committee will discuss the FY27 budget timeline and parameters, and consider the Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy. The meeting also includes a consent agenda with three warrants totaling $665,449.37. Additional agenda items cover revisions to graduation requirements and competency determination policies.

• Warrant 26-19 (Nov 6, 2025) – $188,343.72
• Warrant 26-20 (Nov 13, 2025) – $145,266.68
• Warrant 26-21 (Nov 20, 2025) – $331,838.97
• Revisions to Policy IKF – Graduation Requirements
• Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy

Board of Selectmen

The Northbridge Board of Selectmen will vote to accept the Safety Committee minutes and adopt a new Social Media Policy for town accounts. They will also vote to approve the sale of two Pine Grove Cemetery lots at 267 Forest Ave East (South). The board will consider awarding Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester the 1833 Quaker Street property for affordable housing and entering a land development agreement, and will hear an application for a junk dealers license from Michael Hoose dba M&M Services.

• Adopt Social Media Policy for Town Accounts
• Approve sale of two Pine Grove Cemetery lots, 267 Forest Ave East (South)
• Award Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester the 1833 Quaker Street property and enter land development agreement
• Consider application for a Junk Dealers License from Michael Hoose dba M&M Services
• Accept Safety Committee minutes and recommendations

The Board unanimously accepted the resignation of Sarah Danielson‑Ewing from the Playground and Recreation Commission and adopted the town’s Social Media Policy for Town Accounts. It also approved the sale of two Pine Grove Cemetery lots at 267 Forest Ave East (South) to Susan and Donald Mateer and granted a Junk Dealers License to Michael Hoise dba M&M Services. Finally, the Board awarded Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester as the successful bidder for the 1833 Quaker Street property, approved a land‑development agreement, and authorized the Planning Board to pursue CPA funding for affordable housing.

• Accepted resignation of Sarah Danielson‑Ewing (unanimous)
• Adopted Social Media Policy for Town Accounts (unanimous)
• Approved sale of two Pine Grove Cemetery lots at 267 Forest Ave East (South) to Susan and Donald Mateer (unanimous)
• Granted Junk Dealers License to Michael Hoise dba M&M Services (unanimous)
• Awarded Habitat for Humanity MetroWest/Greater Worcester as successful bidder for 1833 Quaker Street (unanimous)
• Entered land development agreement with Habitat for Humanity (unanimous)
• Authorized Planning Board to pursue CPA process for affordable housing at 1833 Quaker Street (unanimous)

School Committee

The School Committee and Policy Subcommittee will meet to review and revise the graduation requirements policy. The body will also discuss a new policy regarding competency determination.

• Review/Revise Policy: IKF - Graduation Requirements
• New Policy: IXFE - Competency Determination

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will review a modification request for a current FY25 grantee. The body will also vote to approve the FY26 Panel Book of Grantees.

• Modification request for FY25 grantee
• Approval of FY26 Panel Book of Grantees

Whitinsville -Downtown Crossroads Historic District Commission

The Downtown Crossroads Historic District Commission will approve the October 22 meeting minutes and hear reports from the Historical Commission, including deed tracking and certificate deliveries. Members will discuss the re‑organization process to make Bryan the new chair, involving resignation and appointment letters that will be forwarded to the selectmen for approval. The meeting will also set the date for the next commission session.

• Approve October 22 meeting minutes
• Receive update from the Historical Commission on deeds and commendations
• Process to appoint Bryan as chair (resignation, recommendation, and acceptance letters)
• Selectmen to approve chair transition at their next meeting
• Schedule next Downtown Crossroads Historic District Commission meeting

The Whitinsville Downtown Crossroads Historic District Commission met on Zoom on November 20, 2025. The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the October 22 meeting. No other motions were voted on; the commission discussed upcoming historic projects and a proposed re‑organization, but those items were not decided.

• Approved October 22 minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a citizens forum, consider a certificate of compliance request for Shining Rock Golf Par 3 (Map 25 Lot 151) submitted by SR Golf Club LLC, and continue public hearings on two notices of intent: a sewage disposal system upgrade within a wetland buffer at 597 Mendon Road (Centura Bay LLC) and a deck construction at 670 Linwood Avenue (Linwood Mill, LLC & B+P Giannopoulos). The commission will also discuss enforcement updates for Rockdale Pond and 2040 Providence Road, and review and approve the minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting.

• Certificate of Compliance request for Shining Rock Golf Par 3 (Map 25 Lot 151) – SR Golf Club LLC
• Continued public hearing on NOI 248-733 for sewage disposal system upgrade at 597 Mendon Road – Centura Bay LLC
• Continued public hearing on NOI 248-XXX for deck construction at 670 Linwood Avenue – Linwood Mill, LLC & B+P Giannopoulos
• Enforcement update/discussion for Rockdale Pond (Map 25 Lot 153) and 2040 Providence Road (Map 22 Lots 25 and 24)
• Review and approval of minutes from the November 5, 2025 meeting

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously (4‑0) to issue a Certificate of Compliance for SR Golf Club LLC’s Shining Rock Golf Part 3 (Map 25 Lot 151). It also voted 4‑0 to continue the public hearing for Centura Bay LLC’s sewage system project at 597 Mendon Road, then closed that hearing and adopted an Order of Conditions requiring a revised restoration sketch. The commission closed the hearing and issued an Order of Conditions for the deck project at 670 Linwood Avenue, and voted 4‑0 to issue an Enforcement Order for the violations at 2040 Providence Road (Map 22 Parcels 25 & 34).

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Shining Rock Golf Part 3 (Map 25 Lot 151) – vote 4‑0
• Continued public hearing for sewage system at 597 Mendon Road – vote 4‑0
• Closed public hearing for 597 Mendon Road – vote 4‑0
• Drafted Order of Conditions for 597 Mendon Road, requiring revised restoration sketch – vote 4‑0
• Closed public hearing for deck at 670 Linwood Avenue – vote 4‑0
• Issued Order of Conditions for deck at 670 Linwood Avenue – vote 4‑0
• Issued Enforcement Order for 2040 Providence Road, Map 22 Parcels 25 & 34 – vote 4‑0

Historical Commission

The Northbridge Historical Commission will hear a presentation on the Whitinsville Social Library renovation and expansion project. Commissioners will vote to approve the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. The board will discuss updates to preservation restrictions and signage at Northbridge Center. Additional items may be considered if they require timely action.

• Whitinsville Social Library – renovation and expansion project presentation
• Approval of October 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Updates to preservation restrictions
• Northbridge Center signage update
• Potential additional items requiring timely action

Northbridge Retirement Board

The Northbridge Retirement Board will meet on November 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. in the Town Hall. The agenda includes signing all warrant items, reviewing cash books for October 2025, and a board review and vote to approve a cyber‑security quote. The board will also consider a withdrawal of funds request, a transfer of funds request, and will note that affidavits have been sent to the final five outstanding retirees or survivors.

• Vote to approve cyber‑security quote
• Review cash books for October 2025
• Withdrawal of funds request
• Transfer of funds request
• Affidavits sent to final five retirees/survivors

The Retirement Board voted 3-1 to purchase a cyber security policy from Houston Casualty Company. It also approved several fund withdrawals and transfers, denied membership for seven applicants, granted membership for three employees, changed the regular meeting time, and accepted the October 22 minutes.

• Approved purchase of cyber security policy from Houston Casualty Company (3-1)
• Approved withdrawal of $174.24 for Madison Giacobbi (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $467.48 for Kate McGurn (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $29,145.82 for Nathan Posterro (4-0)
• Denied membership for Codey Battista, Morgan Coccia-Duval, Jennifer Concapetit, Emily Kara, Michael Perry, Joan Thomas, Shanleigh Veres (4-0)
• Granted membership for Sarah Brooks, Jared Catalano, Xochitl Franco (4-0)
• Changed meeting time to 10:00 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month (4-0)
• Accepted minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting (4-0)

Retirement Office

The Northbridge Retirement Board will review and vote to approve a quoted price for cyber security services. The agenda also includes a review of the October 2025 cash books, a performance summary of the retirement plan for October 2025, and a report that affidavits have been sent to the final five outstanding retirees or survivors. Additional items list new member applications, fund withdrawal and transfer requests, and a directive to sign all warrant items.

• Vote to approve cyber security quote
• Review October 2025 cash books
• Summary of plan performance for October 2025
• Affidavits sent to final five outstanding retirees/survivors
• New member applications: 10 applicants

The board accepted the October 22, 2025 minutes and denied membership for seven applicants while granting membership to three employees. It approved three fund transfers totaling $29,617.44 and purchased a cyber security policy with a 3-1 vote. The meeting time was changed to 10:00 a.m. on the third Thursday of each month.

• Accepted October 22, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Denied membership for Codey Battista, Morgan Coccia-Duval, Jennifer Concapetit, Emily Kara, Michael Perry, Joan Thomas, Shanleigh Veres (4-0)
• Granted membership to Sarah Brooks, Jared Catalano, Xochitl Franco (4-0)
• Approved withdrawal of $174.24 for Madison Giacobbi (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $467.48 to Kate McGurn (4-0)
• Approved transfer of $29,145.82 to Nathan Posterro (4-0)
• Approved purchase of cyber security policy from Houston Casualty (3-1)
• Changed meeting time to 10:00 a.m. on the third Thursday of the month (4-0)

Safety Committee

The Northbridge Safety Committee is meeting to discuss traffic concerns and the status of safety actions. The body will review updates on specific street projects and infrastructure reconstruction.

• Traffic concerns at Jon Circle
• Library expansion project
• Church Avenue Roadway & Infrastructure Reconstruction Project (CDBG)
• Mendon Rd Bridge
• Quaker St Water Project

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting. The Board of Selectmen accepted the Safety Committee’s August 20, 2025 recommendations. The committee decided not to install a street light at 1624 Quaker Street, and approved the installation of a traffic mirror near Puddon Street on Quaker Street.

• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Board of Selectmen accepted Safety Committee recommendations (vote)
• Declined street‑light request at 1624 Quaker Street (no light installed)
• Approved traffic‑mirror installation at Puddon Street/Quaker Street (DPW to install)

Building, Planning & Construction Comm

The Building, Planning & Construction Committee will receive updates and presentations on the Senior Center, Library Renovation, and Fire Station projects. The committee will also review any invoices related to these projects. Minutes from the October 29 and 30 meetings will be considered, followed by any new business before adjournment.

• Senior Center Project – updates/presentations and invoice review
• Library Renovation Project – updates/presentations and invoice review
• Fire Station Project – updates and possible invoice review
• Review of October 29 and October 30 meeting minutes
• Consideration of new business items

The Building, Planning & Construction Committee approved payment of four invoices covering the senior center, library renovation, and architectural services. Each motion passed unanimously with a 7‑0 vote. No other business was taken.

• Approved payment of Vertex invoice OPM 107588-03 for $11,737.00 (7-0)
• Approved payment of LeftField invoice 2025.009-005 for $6,250.00 (7-0)
• Approved payment of LeftField invoice 2025.009-006 for $6,250.00 (7-0)
• Approved payment of Oudens Ello Architecture invoice 2508-03 for $16,521.47 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 pm (7-0)

Northbridge Housing Authority

The Northbridge Housing Authority will review financial reports and maintenance updates. The board is scheduled to discuss a management contract for Upton and a PMR discussion.

• Approval of September 2025 Board Meeting minutes
• Accounts Payable warrant summary report (9/17/2025 – 11/18/2025)
• Upton management contract updates
• PMR discussion

Council On Aging

The Northbridge Council on Aging will meet on November 18, 2025 to hear reports from the secretary, treasurer, program/volunteer coordinator and director, and to discuss the town budget for FY25 and FY26. Members will receive an update on the new senior center and a report from the Friends of Northbridge Elders. An open forum will allow public comments. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Secretary’s Report
• Treasurer’s Reports (FY25 final and FY26 town budget)
• New Senior Center – update
• Friends of Northbridge Elders (FINE) Representative Report
• Open Forum for public comments

Board of Health

The Northbridge Board of Health will deliberate and vote on a site assignment modification for TJJ Development. The board will also vote on 2026 permit renewals. Other discussions include the Quaker Street Landfill water sampling and the Cotton Mill Apartments.

• TJJ Development Site Assignment Modification decision
• 2026 Permit Renewals vote
• Quaker Street Landfill November water sampling update
• Cotton Mill Apartments discussion
• Board of Health Administrator retirement update

Northbridge Public Schools

The Northbridge Public Schools Council will review the middle‑school improvement‑plan action items, including attendance and academic goals. A preliminary budget discussion for middle‑school needs will follow. Elections of officers and establishment of council norms were tabled.

• Review target to reduce chronic absenteeism by 5% by June 2026
• Review target to raise English Learner and disabled student MCAS scores by 10% by June 2026
• Review target for 100% implementation of new high‑quality instructional materials in Science, Social Studies, and Math by June 2026
• Preliminary budget conversation regarding middle‑school needs
• Elections of council Co‑Chair and Secretary were tabled

Northbridge Public Schools

The agenda lists a meeting for the Northbridge Public Schools on November 17, 2025, but the provided text is largely corrupted and unreadable, making the specific agenda items indiscernible.

• Meeting date: November 17, 2025
• Corrupted agenda text prevents item identification

Economic Development Committee

The committee will approve the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes and hold a public input session. It will update the Master Plan with a discussion of the Housing Chapter goals and strategies, and preview the Economic Development Chapter goals for a December 9 meeting. The agenda also includes a Business Spotlight featuring local enterprises and scheduling of upcoming meetings.

• Approve minutes from the September 15, 2025 meeting
• Discuss Housing Chapter goals and strategies in the Master Plan update
• Preview Economic Development Chapter goals for the December 9, 2025 meeting
• Business Spotlight presentations: Angel & Manna Bakery, Sparetime Recreation, and others
• Schedule future meetings: December 9, 2025 and additional dates TBD

The Northbridge Economic Development Committee approved the September 15, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. The committee received updates on the Master Plan, including the recent voter adoption of a 40R Smart Growth zoning overlay and a historic‑mill adaptive‑reuse overlay. Members discussed future coordination with the Board of Selectmen and agreed to set the 2026 meeting calendar at the next session. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved September 15, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 4-0)

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will approve minutes from the previous month and discuss updates regarding the Walmart pharmacy doors and Linwood field accessibility. The meeting will also include a discussion on member goals and concerns.

• Approval of October 20th minutes
• Update on Walmart pharmacy doors accessibility
• Linwood field survey plan for community input
• Discussion of member issues and goals

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee will hold a public hearing on the FY26 tax rate classification. The board will also discuss the FY2027 budget with Northbridge Public Schools and vote on several licenses and appointments.

• FY26 Tax Rate Classification public hearing
• FY2027 Budget discussion with Northbridge Public Schools
• One-day Wines and Malts and Entertainment licenses for Blackstone Valley Emergency Shelter 'Festival of Trees'
• Sale of Pine Grove Cemetery deed for 321-326 Woodlawn Ave (North)
• Amendment to pledge of collateral for X-Force, LLC dba Friendly Fine Wine & Spirits

The Selectmen approved the October 28, 2025 minutes and the 2026 meeting and holiday schedules. They accepted two commission resignations, appointed new members to the Historical and Disability Commissions, and approved the sale of six Pine Grove Cemetery cremation lots to Michelle Lavigne. The FY26 tax rate classification hearing concluded with the board maintaining the single tax rate. Licenses were approved for the Festival of Trees event.

• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Board of Selectmen schedule (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Pine Grove Cemetery cremation lots #321-#326 to Michelle Lavigne (unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Ariel Lopez and Edward Saksa (unanimous)
• Appointed Justin Varteresian to Historical Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Michelle Cabral to Disability Commission (unanimous)
• Maintained single FY26 tax rate, no change (unanimous)
• Approved Festival of Trees wines & malts and three entertainment licenses (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a citizens forum and consider several new business items. A public hearing will address a repair and upgrade of a sewage disposal system at 597 Mendon Road within a 100‑foot buffer zone to a bordering vegetated wetland, presented by Centura Bay LLC. The commission will also review a Certificate of Compliance request for McQuades Lane by Northbridge McQuade, LLC, and continue a public hearing on a deck construction project at 670 Linwood Avenue by Linwood Mill, LLC and B + P Giannopoulos. Minutes from the October 15, 2025 meeting will be reviewed and approved.

• Public Hearing – NOI (248-733) 597 Mendon Road – repair/upgrade of sewage disposal system within 100’ buffer zone to vegetated wetland (Centura Bay LLC, rep. David Therrien)
• Certificate of Compliance (248-0673) McQuades Lane – request by Northbridge McQuade, LLC for property owned by Colleen Labelle
• Continued Public Hearing – NOI (248-XXX) 670 Linwood Avenue – deck construction in Riverfront Area (Linwood Mill, LLC & B + P Giannopoulos, rep. Gary Moyer Architect, Inc.)
• Review/Approve Minutes – October 15, 2025

The Conservation Commission voted 7‑0 to continue the public hearing on the sewage system project at 597 Mendon Road to the November 19 meeting. They voted 6‑0 to approve the Certificate of Compliance for 248‑673 McQuades Lane (Assessors Map 25 Lot 44). They also voted 7‑0 to continue the public hearing on the deck project at 670 Linwood Avenue to November 19, 2025. The meeting minutes were accepted and the commission adjourned.

• Continue public hearing for NOI 248‑733, 597 Mendon Road – vote 7‑0
• Approve Certificate of Compliance for 248‑673 McQuades Lane – vote 6‑0
• Continue public hearing for deck at 670 Linwood Ave – vote 7‑0
• Accept October 15, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 7‑0
• Adjourn meeting – vote 7‑0

School Committee

The Northbridge School Committee will consider a consent agenda that includes three warrants for district expenses totaling $727,549.88. The meeting will also discuss the FY27 budget timeline, school improvement plans, and a senior trip proposal. An executive‑session item will address the collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters Local 170 for instructional assistants.

• Approve Warrant 26-16 (Oct 16, 2025) for $157,452.80
• Approve Warrant 26-17 (Oct 23, 2025) for $348,654.45
• Approve Warrant 26-18 (Oct 30, 2025) for $221,442.63
• Discuss FY27 budget timeline and parameters
• Review School Improvement Plans (SIPs)

Board of Health

The Northbridge Board of Health will hold a public hearing to consider a major modification of an existing site assignment originally granted in 1997 and modified in 2017 and 2021. The applicant, TJJ Development Corporation (Tom Berkowitz Trucking), seeks to increase the assigned area from .23 acres to 5.07 acres at 279‑291 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA, and to construct a loadout bay and on‑site stormwater collection improvements. The request does not propose an increase in allowable daily or maximum annual tonnage. The Board will decide whether to grant the modification.

• Major modification of site assignment originally granted in 1997
• Increase of assigned area from .23 acres to 5.07 acres
• Location: 279‑291 Douglas Road, Whitinsville, MA
• Construction of a loadout bay and stormwater collection improvements
• No increase in allowable daily or maximum annual tonnage

The Board of Health convened a hearing on TJJ Development Corp.'s request to expand the Tom Berkowitz Trucking solid‑waste transfer station. Witnesses were sworn and exhibits admitted, but the Board did not vote or issue a decision during the meeting.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet remotely to approve previous meeting minutes and receive staff updates. The agenda includes a strategic plan introduction from BME Strategies and a discussion on transportation and public health with CMRPC.

• Approval of September 15, 2025 and August 11, 2025 minutes
• BME Strategies strategic plan introduction
• CMRPC Sandy Amoakohene transportation and public health discussion
• Updates from inspection staff, community health worker, epidemiologist, and public health nurse

The Board unanimously approved the September 16 and August 11, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved up to $8,750 in additional funding to allow an increased in‑person component for the Strategic Planning Project. An in‑person meeting was scheduled for Northbridge on December 4 at 1 pm.

• Approved September 16 and August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved up to $8,750 additional funding for increased in‑person component of Strategic Planning Project (unanimous)
• Scheduled in‑person meeting in Northbridge on December 4 at 1 pm

Building, Planning & Construction Comm

The Building, Planning & Construction Committee will conduct interviews with architects Abacus and BH+A for the Senior Center Project. The committee will also review updates and invoices for the Library Renovation and Fire Station projects.

• Architect interview with Abacus for Senior Center Project
• Architect interview with BH+A for Senior Center Project
• Library Renovation Project updates and invoices
• Fire Station Project update and invoices

The Building, Planning & Construction Committee voted to choose BH&A as the architect for the Senior Center project. The motion was made by Chairman Michael Beaudoin, seconded by Vice‑Chair Paul Bedigian, and passed unanimously (6‑0). The meeting was then adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Selected BH&A as architect for Senior Center project (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Cultural Council

The Northbridge Cultural Council will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review the FY 26 Panel Book of Grantees.

• Review of FY 26 Panel Book of Grantees

Building, Planning & Construction Comm

The Building, Planning & Construction Committee will interview two architects (EDM and LLB) for the Senior Center Project and review related invoices. It will also receive updates and invoice reviews for the Library Renovation and Fire Station projects. The committee will consider approval of the October 8, 2025 minutes and discuss any new business items.

• Senior Center Project – architect interviews (EDM, LLB) and invoice review
• Library Renovation Project – updates and invoice review
• Fire Station Project – update and invoice review
• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2025
• New Business (unspecified items)

The Building, Planning & Construction Committee approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting with a 5‑yes, 0‑no, 1‑abstain vote. The committee then adjourned the October 29, 2025 meeting with a 6‑yes, 0‑no vote. No actions were taken on the Senior Center, Library Renovation, or Fire Station projects.

• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss and vote on reports and recommendations for the 2025 Fall Annual Town Meeting.

• Vote on Planning Board reports and recommendations for the 2025 Fall Annual Town Meeting

The Northbridge Planning Board met on October 28, 2025 with Chair Rebecca Rushford, Clerk Alyssa Oyola, Member Mike Baker, Vice Chair James Berkowitz present; Associate Member Andrew Howden was absent. The board read its recommendations for Articles 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. No votes or formal decisions were recorded, and the meeting adjourned at about 8:26 p.m.

Finance Committee

The Northbridge Finance Committee will meet to call the session to order, approve the previous meeting minutes, review business from the Fall Annual Town Meeting, and handle any other business before adjourning. No specific proposals or decisions are detailed in the agenda.

Board of Selectmen

The Northbridge Board of Selectmen will approve the previous meeting's minutes and conduct a public hearing. They will consider appointments and resignations, hear citizen comments, and address business for the upcoming Fall Annual Town Meeting. Additional items include the Town Manager's report, selectmen's concerns, and an executive session.

• Approval of Minutes
• Public Hearing
• Appointments/Resignations
• Citizens' Comments/Input
• Fall Annual Town Meeting Business

The Board of Selectmen adjourned the meeting following the Fall Annual Town Meeting. A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Ampagoomian, seconded by Mr. Collins, and approved unanimously by Melia, Collins, Ampagoomian, Paulhus, and Wilkes. The Town Manager reported that petitioner Michael Hunnewell withdrew Article 11, so a motion to pass over Article 11 will be presented later. No other decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 5‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is conducting a public forum with the business community regarding the Master Plan update. The meeting will also include the scheduling of future steering committee meetings.

• Master Plan Update Steering Committee business community public forum
• Scheduling of November 17, 2025 meeting with Economic Development Committee
• Scheduling of December 09, 2025 meeting with Planning Board

The Northbridge Planning Board hosted a Master Plan Update Steering Committee Business Community Public Forum on October 27, 2025 at the Northbridge Fire Department Training Room. The session presented information on the Economic Development Committee, the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission, and the purpose of the master plan. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Economic Development Committee

The committee will receive an update on the town’s Master Plan from the steering committee and business community forum. It will also set dates for upcoming meetings, including a Zoom session on November 17, 2025 at 6 PM and a Town Hall on December 9, 2025 at 7 PM with the Planning Board. No other business is listed.

• Master Plan update – steering committee and business community forum
• Schedule Zoom meeting for Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6 PM
• Schedule Town Hall meeting for Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7 PM with Planning Board

The Economic Development Committee attended a Business Community Public Forum where consultants presented on economic development and its role in the master planning process. Attendees discussed catalyst strategies and SWOT analyses for several commercial areas. The consultants will compile the feedback into the Economic Development Chapter of the Master Plan. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Cultural Council

The Northbridge Cultural Council will consider approving the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It will review the NCC local guidelines, priorities, and rubric. It will examine the FY 26 panel book of grantees. The council may also discuss any other matters requiring immediate action.

• Approval of minutes from 8/20/25
• Review of NCC local guidelines, priorities, and rubric
• Review of FY 26 panel book of grantees
• Discussion of any other immediate matters

Northbridge Retirement Board

The Northbridge Retirement Board will consider several items, including votes to approve a request for proposal (RFP) for actuarial services and to approve a cyber‑security quote. They will also review the August and September 2025 cash books, discuss the annual budget, and consider a change in meeting time. The meeting is scheduled for October 22, 2025 at 2:30 p.m. in Northbridge Town Hall.

• Board vote to approve RFP for actuarial services
• Board vote to approve cyber security quote
• Review of annual budget
• Cash books for August 2025
• Cash books for September 2025

The Northbridge Retirement Board approved the October warrants, accepted the September 24 minutes, and denied membership for seven applicants while granting it to five others. It also approved a retirement benefit for Donna Fleming, a $291.17 fund transfer for Kayla Dabney, and the annual budget as presented. The board changed future meeting times to 10 a.m. on Wednesdays and approved an RFP for actuarial services.

• Approved October warrants totaling $308,564.07 (approved)
• Accepted September 24, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Denied membership for 7 applicants (5-0)
• Granted membership for 5 applicants (5-0)
• Approved Option “B” benefit for Donna Fleming (5-0)
• Approved $291.17 transfer of funds for Kayla Dabney (5-0)
• Changed meeting time to 10:00 a.m. on Wednesdays (5-0)
• Approved the annual budget as presented (5-0)

Retirement Office

The Northbridge Retirement Board will review financial reports and cash books for August and September 2025. The board is scheduled to vote on approving a request for proposal for actuarial services and a cyber security quote.

• Vote to approve RFP for Actuarial Services
• Vote to Approve Cyber Security Quote
• Review of Annual Budget
• Board Administrator Annual Review
• Cash Books August 2025 and September 2025

Whitinsville -Downtown Crossroads Historic District Commission

The Downtown Crossroads Historic District Commission will hold a vote to fill the chair, vice chair, and secretary roles as part of its re‑organization. It will also discuss and set the season and date for Heritage Day in 2026. Additional updates include a report from the Historical Commission and progress on locating historic deeds.

• Vote on chair, vice chair, and secretary positions (re‑organization)
• Discuss and confirm season/date for Heritage Day 2026
• Update from the Historical Commission (David, Mark)
• Continued work on tracking down historic deeds
• Recognition items for Heritage Day: blacksmith payment, thank‑you letters to Gaudette and Unibank

Trustees of Soldiers' Memorials

The Trustees of Soldiers' Memorials will review financial reports and progress on several local monuments. The body will discuss the completion of the Whitinsville Korean/World War II Memorial and plan for the 2026 Outstanding Service Award. The meeting includes a discussion on position appointments for FY26.

• Whitinsville Korean/World War II Memorial landscaping invoice of $3,250 paid
• Whitinsville Korean/World War II Memorial new fence work
• World War I Memorial refurbishment landscaping
• Desjardins Monument additions update from Whitinsville Monumentals
• Position appointments for FY26

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the September 9 meeting. They also unanimously approved a final payment of $3,250 to Susienka Landscape and Design for the Whitinsville/Korean War memorial project. The trustees set the 2026 Outstanding Service Award to be presented on Memorial Day, with nominations due by January 31, 2026, and outlined promotion methods. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved September 9 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved final payment $3,250 to Susienka Landscape (unanimous)
• Set 2026 Outstanding Service Award presentation for Memorial Day
• Established nomination deadline Jan 31, 2026 for award
• Approved promotion of award via online, cable TV, newspapers, and schools

Whitinsville Social Library

The Whitinsville Social Library Board of Trustees will convene to approve the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting and review the director's and treasurer's reports. The agenda includes discussions on library hours and old business.

• Vote to approve minutes from August 26, 2025
• Review of library hours
• Director's report
• Treasurer's report
• Discussion on old business

Council On Aging

The Council on Aging will review the final FY25 budget and updates for FY26. The body will also receive an update on the new senior center and discuss program policy.

• Introduction of newly appointed Board Members
• FY25 final and FY26 update for Town Budget
• Update on the new senior center
• Program policy discussion
• Review of mission, vision, and goals

Commission on Disabilities

The Disability Commission will discuss a plan to create “Disability Commission Approved” signs for local businesses. They will decide on eligibility criteria, draft a letter to businesses, and consider how to reward participants and fund the signs. Additional agenda items include approval of September minutes, review of letters to Walmart and Sparetime, and discussion of a capital request for Linwood Playground, followed by member concerns and MOD updates.

• Approval of September minutes
• Review of letters to Walmart and Sparetime
• Discussion of how to submit a capital request for Linwood Playground
• Decision on criteria for “Disability Commission Approved” business signs
• Determination of funding and rewards for the sign program

Disability Commission

The Northbridge Disability Commission will discuss letters from Walmart and Sparetime, consider a capital request for Linwood Playground, and decide on the criteria, wording, and financing for “Disability Commission Approved” signs for local businesses. The meeting also includes approval of September minutes and other member concerns.

• Approve September meeting minutes
• Review letters from Walmart and Sparetime
• Discuss capital request for Linwood Playground at May town meeting
• Decide criteria, draft letter, and funding for “Disability Commission Approved” signs
• Address other member concerns and MOD updates

The Disability Commission approved the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting. The board discussed letters sent to Walmart and Sparetime Recreation about accessibility issues, noting no responses yet. Members talked about Ariel Lopez’s health‑related resignation and will search the talent bank for a replacement. A capital request to improve accessibility at Linwood field was introduced, but no decision was made.

• Approved September 8, 2025 minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved the Spring Annual Town Meeting Warrant, supporting all articles except Article 4 (school budget override) and skipping Article 28. The meeting also approved early‑voting for the upcoming town election, several temporary beverage and entertainment licenses, and a change to JMJ Endeavors’ operating hours. Additional actions included appointing members to town committees, approving the sale of a cemetery lot, and other routine approvals.

• Opt‑in to early voting for the annual town election (Monday‑Friday 8:30 AM‑7 PM, etc.)
• Approve one‑day wine/malt beverage licenses for WSN meetings at 670 Linwood Ave on April 17, July 17, and October 9 2025
• Approve outdoor entertainment licenses for Whitin Community Center events on June 7 2025 (live band) and August 16 2025 (recorded music)
• Approve JMJ Endeavors’ request to change operating hours to 6 AM‑10 PM daily at 74 Providence Road
• Approve sale of Pine Grove Cemetery Lot 48 (A) on Hemlock Path (South) to Andre and Kristen Markarian

The Selectmen unanimously approved the FY ’26 budget amendments, a winter parking ban, and several zoning bylaw changes. They also approved an entertainment license and street closure for a holiday event, a junk‑dealer address change, and the sale of vacant town land. Additional approvals included donations for the men’s softball league and a transfer of funds for auditorium renovation.

• Approved Winter Parking Ban (Dec 1, 2025 – Apr 1, 2026) – Vote yes/Unanimous
• Approved one‑day entertainment license, park use, and Church Street closure for Holiday Tree Lighting – Vote yes/Unanimous
• Approved address change for Central New England Collectible Authority, LLC d/b/a Northbridge Coin and Gold – Vote yes/Unanimous
• Accepted $250 donations from four donors for Playground & Recreation Commission softball league – Vote yes/Unanimous
• Approved FY ’26 Budget Amendments – Vote yes/Unanimous
• Approved transfer of $152,248 to renovate the NMS Auditorium – Vote yes/Unanimous
• Approved disposal of vacant town‑owned land at 644 Providence Road – Vote yes/Unanimous
• Approved Smart Growth Zoning Overlay District amendment – Vote yes/Unanimous

Northbridge Public Schools

The Northbridge Public Schools Council will elect a co‑chair and secretary, establish participant norms, and review the School Improvement Plan aligned with the district strategic plan. The plan includes three initiatives: a 5% reduction in chronic absenteeism, a 10% increase in EL and special‑education student performance on MCAS, and 100% implementation of new instructional materials by June 2026. Future meeting dates are set for November 17 2025, January 12 2026, March 16 2026, and May 18 2026.

• Election of co‑chair (principal) and secretary
• Establishment of meeting norms for participants
• Discussion of initiative to cut chronic absenteeism by 5% by June 2026
• Discussion of initiative to raise EL and special‑education MCAS scores by 10% by June 2026
• Discussion of initiative to achieve 100% use of new instructional materials by June 2026

Northbridge Youth Committee

The Northbridge Youth Committee will hold a remote meeting on October 16, 2025 to review its mission, welcome a new member, and discuss upcoming community service and voter‑drive activities. The agenda includes a town clean‑up project, a student‑government day event, and open discussion of old and new business. Public comments will be accepted before adjournment.

• Welcome new member Amelia Bowler
• Discuss Town Clean Up/Community Service project
• Plan Voter Drive/Student Government Day
• Review old and new business items
• Open public comment

Safety Committee

The Northbridge Safety Committee will meet to discuss the status of ongoing infrastructure projects, including the Main Street Causeway and Mendon Road Bridge, and to review a streetlight request on Quaker Street.

• Main Street Causeway Municipal Vulnerability Program project
• Mendon Road Bridge status
• Quaker Street streetlight request
• Carpenter Road Causeway Municipal Vulnerability Program project
• Church Avenue roadway and infrastructure reconstruction project

The committee voted to uphold the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes, with all members in favor. A motion to adjourn the October 15, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved August 20, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The Northbridge Conservation Commission will hear a public hearing on a Town Bylaw NOI (NCCP2025-01) for expanding and adding stormwater management to the transfer station at 279‑291 Douglas Road. It will continue a public hearing on a deck proposal at 670 Linwood Avenue in the Riverfront Area. The commission will also review a preliminary plan for town‑owned land on Providence Road and vote on a letter of support, and it will approve the minutes from the October 1 meeting.

• Public Hearing – Town Bylaw NOI (NCCP2025-01) for expansion and stormwater improvements at 279‑291 Douglas Road (Tom Berkowitz Trucking, Inc., represented by Green Seal Environmental, LLC)
• Continued Public Hearing – NOI (248‑XXX) for a deck at 670 Linwood Avenue / Murder Hill Brewery (Linwood Mill, LLC & B + P Giannopoulos, represented by Gary Moyer Architect, Inc.)
• Review preliminary plan for town‑owned land on Providence Road (across from the WWTP) and vote on a letter of support
• Review and approve minutes from the October 1, 2025 meeting
• Citizens Forum at the start of the meeting

The Conservation Commission closed the public hearing and approved a permit for the Douglas Road transfer station expansion, adding a condition for an agent or peer‑review engineer to witness soil conditions. The hearing on the Linwood Avenue deck project was continued to November 5, 2025. Commissioners also approved a letter of support for the town‑owned land on Providence Road and adjourned the meeting.

• Closed public hearing for Town Bylaw NOI NCCP‑2025‑01 (5‑0)
• Approved permit for Douglas Road transfer station expansion with inspection condition (5‑0)
• Continued public hearing for 670 Linwood Ave. deck project to Nov 5, 2025 (5‑0)
• Accepted October 1, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Issued letter of support for Providence Road town‑owned land (3‑1‑1)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Playground & Recreation Comm

The Playground & Recreation Committee will meet on October 14 at 7:00 PM at the Northbridge Town Hall to discuss project updates, finances, and space allocation.

• Review of project status and updates
• Discussion of finances
• Review of space allocation and readiness
• New business
• Next steps and action items

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a zoning amendment for Church Street. The board will also receive a status update on the Hemlock Estates subdivision and review reports for the 2025 Fall Annual Town Meeting.

• Public hearing to rezone Church Street [AP 23A-81, 82 & 83] from Business-1 to Business-2
• Subdivision status update for Hemlock Estates from Joe Marinella
• Planning Board Report & Recommendations for 2025 FATM Articles #8, #9, #10, #11, and #12
• Transfer Development Rights - Planning Assistance Grant (CMRPC)
• Community Preservation Project Application for Community Housing

The Planning Board held a public hearing on a petition to rezone three Church Street properties from Business‑1 to Business‑2. After discussion, the Board voted 4‑0 to recommend supporting the zoning amendment article. The Board also voted 4‑0 to close the hearing, 3‑0 to approve the September 23, 2025 minutes, 3‑0 to open the meeting, and 4‑0 to adjourn.

• Recommended support for Church Street zoning amendment (4-0)
• Closed the public hearing (4-0)
• Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Opened the October 14, 2025 meeting (3-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the Fall Annual Town Meeting warrant, including the Town Manager’s FY2026 budget transfers and an additional dispensary reimbursement. It will also consider Town Clerk proposals on dog license and kennel bylaw changes, an additional compensation statute, and a closed‑Saturdays statute. The committee will vote on the Selectmen’s request to sell the Providence Road property and on several zoning petitions and planning board items. All items will be voted on after the minutes are reviewed.

• Article 1 – Town Manager: FY2026 Budget Transfers/Appropriations
• Article 2 – Town Manager: Additional Dispensary Reimbursement
• Article 5 – Town Clerk: Additional Compensation Statute
• Article 8 – Selectmen: Permission to sell Providence Rd Property
• Article 9 – Planning Board: 40R Smart Growth District Bylaw

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss all articles contained in the Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant. This meeting is held pursuant to Section 2-3(b) of the Northbridge Home Rule Charter.

• Discussion of Fall Annual Town Meeting Warrant articles

School Committee

The Northbridge School Committee meeting will address a consent agenda that includes three warrants with specified dollar amounts. The agenda also includes a recap of the FY25 budget, discussion of the Committee's 2025-2026 goals, and a policy proposal on advertising and sponsorships on school property. Additional items cover a student representative report, superintendent’s report, and staffing updates.

• Warrant 26-13 for $267,231.49 (September 25, 2025)
• Warrant 26-14 for $293,617.11 (October 2, 2025)
• Warrant 26-15 for $135,088.68 (October 9, 2025)
• FY25 Budget recap
• Policy KHB – Advertising on school property and sponsorships

Land Trail Stewardship Committee

The Land/Trail Stewardship Committee will meet virtually on Dec 11, 2025 at 7:00 PM. They will review and approve the minutes from the Sept 11 and Oct 9, 2025 meetings, receive updates on conservation lands, and discuss other matters including Christmas‑tree recycling. The next meeting is set for Jan 8, 2026, with the location to be determined.

• Review and approve prior minutes from 9/11/2025 and 10/9/2025
• Conservation lands updates
• Discussion of other matters
• Christmas tree recycling
• Next meeting scheduled for Jan 8, 2026 (location TBD)

Land Trail Stewardship Committee

The Land/Trail Stewardship Committee will first review and approve the minutes from the September 11, 2025 meeting. It will then receive updates on conservation lands and address any other matters raised by members. The meeting is held via Microsoft Teams.

• Review and approve prior minutes from 9/11/2025
• Conservation lands updates
• Other matters

The committee tabled the review of prior minutes and scheduled a maintenance meeting for October 26 at Castle Hill. No approvals, denials, or policy changes were made. Members voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting.

• Tabled review of prior minutes (no vote)
• Scheduled trail maintenance meeting for Oct 26, 10:00 AM at Castle Hill
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Historical Commission

The commission will consider and vote to approve the previous meeting’s minutes. It will also vote to appoint a new commission member. The agenda includes a status update on historical signage and the Fletcher House project, a review of the FY 2026 financial status, and any other items requiring timely action.

• Approval of minutes – vote
• Appointment of Historical Commission member – vote
• Status of historical signage
• Fletcher House – update
• Financial status FY 26

Building, Planning & Construction Comm

The Building, Planning & Construction Committee will receive architect updates and review invoices for the Library Renovation Project. The body will also handle closeout invoices for the Fire Station Project and review designer candidates for the Senior Center Project.

• Library Renovation Project architect updates and invoices
• Fire Station Project closeout and invoices
• Senior Center Project designer selection and interview candidates

The committee approved invoices for the library renovation, senior center design, and two M.O'Connor applications, each passing 6‑0. It also approved an $8,800 fire‑station repair estimate and tabled a $65,800 driveway repair estimate pending an engineer review. Senior center interviews were scheduled for Oct. 29‑30, and the August 26 minutes were approved.

• Approved LeftField invoice #2025.009-004 ($6,250) – vote 6-0
• Approved Oudens Ello Architecture invoice #2508-02 ($15,833.33) – vote 6-0
• Approved Vertex invoice OPM 107588-01 ($6,108) – vote 6-0
• Approved Vertex invoice OPM 107588-02 ($6,108) – vote 6-0
• Approved M.O’Connor Application 26 ($7,680) – vote 6-0
• Approved M.O’Connor Application 27 ($18,659.10) – vote 6-0
• Approved Braza Construction estimate 2025-1382 ($8,800) – vote 6-0
• Tabled Braza Construction estimate 2025-1375 ($65,800) pending engineer review

Planning Board

The Planning Board is conducting a visioning session and brainstorming exercise for the Master Plan Update Steering Committee. The meeting also includes scheduling upcoming committee meetings.

• Master Plan Update Steering Committee visioning session
• Scheduling of Business Community Focus Group for October 27, 2025
• Scheduling of meeting with Economic Development Committee for November 17, 2025
• Scheduling of meeting with Planning Board for December 09, 2025

The Board attended a Master Plan Update Steering Committee meeting and participated in a visioning and brainstorming session with the Economic Development Committee and a consultant. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Finance Committee

The Northbridge Finance Committee meeting on Oct 7, 2025 will review the FY2026 budget revisions for FY2027, discuss the budget development process, and examine the Fall Annual Town Meeting warrant. The agenda also includes consideration of the meeting minutes and any other items the committee raises.

• FY2026 budget revisions for FY2027
• Budget development process
• Review Fall Annual Town Meeting warrant
• Consider meeting minutes
• Other items

The Finance Committee motioned to adjourn at 8:06 PM, which was unanimously approved. No budget amendments, licensing changes, or other articles were approved; all will be discussed at the next meeting on October 14, 2025.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (motion by David Graham, seconded by Chris Thompson)

Town Manager

The Strategic Health Group board will discuss several financial and operational items, including a possible vote to designate the MSHG website as the official posting location for meeting notices. Other topics include the FY ’25 deficit payments, Aetna rate options, and litigation strategy regarding withdrawn participants.

• Acceptance of minutes from the July 29 meeting
• Monthly financial report presentation
• Discussion of the MSHG homepage
• Possible vote to make the MSHG website the official meeting posting site
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy with withdrawn participants

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will hold a Master Plan Update Steering Committee visioning session to set direction and goals. It will also review old and new business items, including the proposed 40R Smart Growth Zoning Overlay District and the Rockdale Mill Historic Mill Adaptive Reuse Overlay, both mixed‑use projects. Additional agenda items cover business spotlight presentations and scheduling of community focus group meetings.

• Master Plan Update Steering Committee visioning session (direction, goals, next steps)
• 40R Smart Growth Zoning Overlay District (mixed‑use) proposal
• Rockdale Mill Historic Mill Adaptive Reuse Overlay (mixed‑use) proposal
• Business Spotlight presentations: Angel & Manna Bakery, Sparetime Recreation, others
• Scheduling of Business Community Focus Group meetings (Oct 27, Nov 17, Dec 9)

The Economic Development Committee members attended the Master Plan Update Steering Committee meeting at Northbridge Memorial Town Hall. They participated in a visioning and brainstorming session with the Steering Committee, Planning Board members, and the CMRPC consultant. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Community Preservation Committee

The Northbridge Community Preservation Committee will conduct a public hearing on the Community Preservation Act, reviewing the fund balance and updating the preservation plan. The meeting will also examine the status of the preservation restriction and building assessment report for the Col. James Fletcher House. Additional agenda items include approving September 8, 2025 minutes and scheduling the next meeting for November 3, 2025.

• Public hearing on Community Preservation Act fund balance and plan update
• Review of preservation restriction and building assessment report for Col. James Fletcher House
• Approval of September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of correspondence, communications, and 2026 Fall Annual Town Meeting (Oct 28, 2025)
• Scheduling next meeting for November 3, 2025 via Zoom

The committee met with only three of nine members present, which did not meet the quorum requirement. Consequently, the meeting was not officially convened and no actions were taken. All agenda items will be reconsidered at the November 3, 2025 meeting.

Board of Selectmen

The Northbridge Board of Selectmen will approve the previous meeting's minutes, hold a public hearing, consider any appointments or resignations, and receive the town manager's report. Additional items include citizen comments, selectmen concerns, and discussions of future agenda topics. No specific proposals or contracts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes
• Public hearing
• Appointments/resignations
• Town manager's report
• Citizen comments/input

Assessors

The Board of Assessors will approve the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. It will review new and existing FY 2026 exemption applications and make recommendations. The board will discuss interim year adjustments, the FY 2027 revaluation timeline, and upcoming tax rate and split rate proposals.

• Review and approval of minutes from February 24, 2025
• Review FY 2026 new and existing exemption applications and make recommendations
• Discuss interim year adjustments
• Review timeline for FY 2027 revaluation
• Review and discuss upcoming tax rate and split rates

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a proposed deck at 670 Linwood Avenue for the Murder Hill Brewery project. It will also address a delayed hearing on expansion and stormwater improvements at 279‑291 Douglas Road. The commission will consider sign orders of conditions for three lots on Monica Way and a resource area delineation on Fletcher Street. Finally, it will review September 17 minutes and discuss a town warrant article to sell land and build a park on Providence Road.

• Public hearing on proposed deck at 670 Linwood Avenue, Murder Hill Brewery (Linwood Mill, LLC & B + P Giannopoulos; architect Gary Moyer Architect, Inc.)
• Delayed public hearing on expansion and stormwater improvements at 279‑291 Douglas Road (Tom Berkowitz Trucking, Inc.; represented by Green Seal Environmental, LLC)
• Sign Order of Conditions for Monica Way Lot 23, Lot 24, and Lot 25
• Sign Order of Resource Area Delineation for Fletcher Street
• Presentation/discussion of Town Warrant Article to sell land and construct a park on Providence Road (Map 14/Parcel 17)

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously (7-0) to continue the public hearing on the proposed deck at 670 Linwood Avenue, moving it to October 15, 2025. It also approved, by a 7-0 vote, the use of Castle Hill funds to purchase a 12’x14’ shed, its ramp, permits, and delivery fees. The September 17 meeting minutes were approved (7-0) and the meeting was adjourned (7-0).

• Continue public hearing for 670 Linwood Ave deck project to Oct 15, 2025 (7-0)
• Approve use of Castle Hill funds to buy shed, ramp, permits, delivery fees (7-0)
• Approve September 17, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0)

Whitinsville -Downtown Crossroads Historic District Commission

The Downtown Crossroads Historic District Commission will consider a re‑organization, including a vote for chair, vice chair and secretary. The commission will discuss plans for a Heritage Day event in fall 2026 and review the 2025 Crossroads Heritage Day. A request to extend the Northbridge Cultural Council Grant by $1,200 will be considered. Updates from the Historical Commission about exploring a district in the village of Northbridge will also be presented.

• Vote on chair, vice chair, and secretary (re‑organization)
• Discussion of Heritage Day event for fall 2026
• Request for extension of Northbridge Cultural Council Grant ($1,200)
• Review of Crossroads Heritage Day, 2025
• Update from Historical Commission on possible district exploration in Northbridge

The Downtown Crossroads Historic District Commission listed several parcels and a mailing address but did not approve, deny, or table any actions. No votes or resolutions were recorded in these minutes.

Northbridge Retirement Board

The Northbridge Retirement Board meeting on September 24, 2025 will sign all warrant items and consider a change in meeting time. The board will vote to issue a request for proposals for actuarial services and to approve a cyber‑security quote. The agenda also notes 27 new member applicants.

• Sign all warrant items
• Board vote to issue RFP for actuarial services
• Board vote to approve cyber security quote
• Change in meeting time
• 27 new member applicants

The board approved September warrants totaling $299,464.33 and accepted the August 25 minutes (3‑0). It denied membership for Benjamin Corbett, Jessica Croteau, Xiomara Mack and Omaira Plante (4‑0) and granted membership to 24 other employees (4‑0). The board also approved an Option “A” retirement benefit for Robert Ouellette (4‑0) and authorized an RFP for actuarial services (4‑0). A vote on new member Scott Wallen was postponed until October.

• Approved warrants totaling $299,464.33 (no vote recorded)
• Accepted August 25 minutes (3‑0)
• Denied membership for Benjamin Corbett, Jessica Croteau, Xiomara Mack, Omaira Plante (4‑0)
• Granted membership to 24 listed employees (4‑0)
• Approved Option “A” retirement benefit for Robert Ouellette (4‑0)
• Approved issuance of RFP for actuarial services (4‑0)
• Postponed vote on Scott Wallen membership until October meeting (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (3‑0)

Retirement Office

The Northbridge Retirement Board will meet to review August 2025 cash books and plan performance. The board is scheduled to vote on issuing an RFP for actuarial services and approving a cybersecurity quote.

• Board vote to issue RFP for actuarial services
• Board vote to approve cyber security quote
• Review of August 2025 cash books
• Review of PRIT Summary of Plan Performance August 2025
• Processing of 27 new member applicants

The board approved September warrants of $299,464.33 and August bank reconciliations. It denied membership for four employees who did not meet the work‑hour requirement and granted membership to 22 other employees. The board also approved an RFP for actuarial services and accepted a retirement benefit for Robert Ouellette.

• Approved September warrants totaling $299,464.33 (unanimous)
• Approved August bank reconciliations (unanimous)
• Accepted August 25 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Denied membership for Benjamin Corbett, Jessica Croteau, Xiomara Mack, Omaira Plante (4-0)
• Granted membership to 22 listed employees (4-0)
• Approved Option “A” benefit for retiree Robert Ouellette (4-0)
• Approved issuance of RFP for actuarial services (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several zoning actions, including adopting the 40R Smart Growth Zoning Overlay District for a portion of Providence Road. It will also hold public hearings on rezoning Providence Road from Industrial‑2 to Residential‑3, amending the Historic Mill Adaptive Reuse Overlay District, and rezoning Church Street from Business‑1 to Business‑2. In addition, the board will approve the September 9, 2025 meeting minutes and review Community Preservation Fund project applications.

• Adopt 40R Smart Growth Zoning Overlay District (Providence Road, AP24‑21)
• Rezone Providence Road from Industrial‑2 to Residential‑3 (AP14‑17 & AP24‑21)
• Amend Historic Mill Adaptive Reuse Overlay District (Rockdale Mill, parcels 19 & 20)
• Rezone Church Street from Business‑1 to Business‑2 (AP23A‑81, 82 & 83)
• Approve September 9, 2025 Planning Board meeting minutes

The board approved the endorsement of the ANR site plan for 821‑829 Samuel Drive by a 4‑0 vote. It voted 3‑0‑1 to recommend support for the 40R Smart Growth Zoning Overlay on Providence Road. It also recommended support for rezoning Providence Road from Industrial‑2 to Residential‑3 and for adding Rockdale Mill to the Historic Mill Adaptive Reuse Overlay, each by a 4‑0 vote. The Board continued the Church Street rezoning hearing to Oct 14, approved the Sept 9 minutes, and supported Article 8 to dispose of town‑owned land on Providence.

• Approved endorsement of ANR site plan for 821‑829 Samuel Drive (4‑0)
• Recommended support for 40R Smart Growth Zoning Overlay (3‑0‑1)
• Recommended support for rezoning Providence Road from Industrial‑2 to Residential‑3 (4‑0)
• Recommended support for adding Rockdale Mill to Historic Mill Adaptive Reuse Overlay (4‑0)
• Continued public hearing on Church Street B‑1 to B‑2 rezoning to Oct 14 (4‑0)
• Approved September 9, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Supported Article 8 to dispose of town‑owned land on Providence (4‑0)
• Opened public hearing on Church Street rezoning (4‑0)

School Committee

The Northbridge School Committee will vote on a consent agenda that includes two warrants for $202,737.10 and $231,940.35. The meeting will also discuss the Committee's 2025‑2026 goals and review two policy proposals: advertising on school property and student fundraising. The superintendent will present his 2025‑2026 goals before adjournment.

• Warrant 26-11 – $202,737.10
• Warrant 26-12 – $231,940.35
• Policy KHB – Advertising on School Property and Sponsorships
• Policy JJE – Student Fundraising
• School Committee Goals 2025‑2026

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen discussed the progress of a $950,000 FY2024 CDBG grant for Phase 1 of the Church Avenue reconstruction. The board considered applying for an $850,000 FY2025 CDBG grant to fund Phase 2 of the same project. Residents also provided comments regarding the School Committee budget and a tree replacement bylaw.

• Proposed $850,000 FY2025 CDBG grant application for Phase 2 of Church Avenue reconstruction
• Report on $950,000 FY2024 CDBG grant for Phase 1 of Church Avenue reconstruction
• Affirmed appointment of Jack Cecconi as Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-in-Training
• Reappointed Linda Zywien and Janet Burke to the Board of Registrars
• Discussion of $100,000 in free cash earmarked as a local match for the FY2024 project

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved National Grid Pole Petition #31142955 to install a jointly owned pole on Moon Hill Road and Petition #31061607 to replace jointly owned poles 63 and 64 on Main Street at Ivy Lane. They also unanimously affirmed the Town Manager’s appointment of Clayton Chase as a Heavy Equipment Operator, approved banner requests from the Armenian Church for 2026 events, and approved the sale of cemetery lots 314‑315 Woodlawn Ave. to Arthur and Maria Masmanian.

• Approved National Grid Pole Petition #31142955 to install a pole on Moon Hill Road (Unanimous)
• Approved National Grid Pole Petition #31061607 to replace poles 63 and 64 on Main Street at Ivy Lane (Unanimous)
• Affirmed appointment of Clayton Chase as Heavy Equipment Operator (Unanimous)
• Approved Armenian Church banner request for April 12‑27, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved Armenian Church banner request for August 3‑17, 2026 (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of cemetery Lots 314‑315 Woodlawn Ave. to Arthur and Maria Masmanian (Unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold continued public hearings on three proposed single‑family homes on Monica Way (Lots 23‑25) that would be within a 100‑ft buffer of a bordering vegetated wetland. It will also hear a request to confirm wetland resource delineation for a parcel on Fletcher Street owned by Devrie Corporation. New business includes a public hearing on proposed modifications to the drainage system for the waste‑handling facility at 281 Douglas Road.

• Continued Public Hearing (248-0728) – Monica Way, Lot 23: proposed single‑family house within 100‑ft wetland buffer, applicant D&F Afonso Builders, Inc.
• Continued Public Hearing (248-0729) – Monica Way, Lot 24: proposed single‑family house within 100‑ft wetland buffer, applicant D&F Afonso Builders, Inc.
• Continued Public Hearing (248-0730) – Monica Way, Lot 25: proposed single‑family house within 100‑ft wetland buffer, applicant D&F Afonso Builders, Inc.
• Public Hearing (248-0732) – Fletcher Street: review/confirmation of wetland delineation on Parcel 39, owned by Devrie Corporation, applicant Colluch Organization.
• Public Hearing (248-07xx) – Douglas Road: proposed modifications to drainage system for waste‑handling facility at 281 Douglas Road, applicant Tom Berkowitz Trucking, Inc.

The Conservation Commission closed public hearings and voted 5-0 to issue Order of Conditions with conditional approvals for Monica Way Lots 23, 24, and 25. It also closed the public hearing for the Fletcher Street ANRAD and voted 5-0 to issue an Order of Resource Area Delineation approving the wetland limits. The commission deferred opening a public hearing on the Douglas Road drainage modification because a file number has not been issued.

• Closed public hearing for Monica Way Lot 23 (248-0728) – vote 5-0
• Issued Order of Conditions with conditional approval for Lot 23 – vote 5-0
• Closed public hearing for Monica Way Lot 24 (248-0729) – vote 5-0
• Issued Order of Conditions with conditional approval for Lot 24 – vote 5-0
• Closed public hearing for Monica Way Lot 25 (248-0730) – vote 5-0
• Issued Order of Conditions with conditional approval for Lot 25 – vote 5-0
• Closed public hearing for Fletcher Street ANRAD (248-0732) – vote 5-0
• Issued ORAD approving resource area limits for Fletcher Street – vote 5-0

Northbridge Housing Authority

The Northbridge Housing Authority board meeting will review the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes and several financial reports, including accounts payable and fee balances. It will receive updates on occupancy, maintenance, and a management contract for the Upton property. The board will also discuss the calculation of the Executive Director’s salary before adjourning.

• Approval of June 17,2025 Board Meeting minutes
• Accounts Payable warrant summary report 6/17/2025 – 9/17/2025
• End of month Fee Accountant Balance sheet
• Upton Updates: Management Contract
• ED Salary calculation

Playground & Recreation Comm

The Northbridge Playground & Recreation Committee meeting will review project status and updates, examine financial matters, and consider space allocation and readiness. The agenda also includes new business, next steps, and action items. No specific decisions or contracts are listed in the agenda.

Board of Health

The Northbridge Board of Health will review and approve the minutes from its August 11, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates from the Shared Services Coordinator, including a discussion of the WRTA and a selection of a strategic planning consultant. Additional updates will be given on inspection staff, the community health worker, the epidemiologist, and the public health nurse. The meeting will also allow for any unanticipated business before adjourning.

• Approval of August 11, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of WRTA
• Selection of a strategic planning consultant
• Updates on inspection staff
• Updates on community health worker, epidemiologist, and public health nurse

The Board of Health did not have a quorum, so the meeting minutes were not approved. No other decisions were made; the board received various updates and adjourned at 2:49 pm.

• Minutes approval not passed (no quorum)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will discuss Master Plan elements and subcommittee assignments, including a visioning session on October 7, 2025. Members will also review the 40R Smart Growth Zoning Overlay District for the October 28 Annual Town Meeting.

• Master Plan Update Steering Committee visioning session on October 7, 2025
• 40R Smart Growth Zoning Overlay District (Mixed-Use) for the October 28 Annual Town Meeting
• Business Spotlight for September 22 Board of Selectmen meeting featuring Honeysuckle Roastery & Café, Angel & Manna Bakery, and Sparetime Recreation

The committee approved the June 9 and July 21, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous 4‑0 vote. It voted to recommend that the Fall Annual Town Meeting adopt a 40R Smart Growth zoning district and add the Rockdale Mill to the town’s Historic Mill Adaptive Reuse Overlay District. No other formal actions were taken; the meeting also discussed business‑spotlight plans and scheduled future sessions.

• Approved June 9 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 4‑0)
• Approved July 21 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 4‑0)
• Recommended passage of 40R Smart Growth Zoning District amendment (support indicated)
• Recommended passage of Rockdale Mill Historic Mill Adaptive Reuse Overlay amendment (support indicated)

Land Trail Stewardship Committee

The Land/Trail Stewardship Committee will review and approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will receive updates on conservation lands under its jurisdiction. The committee will consider any other matters raised by members. It will also plan the Fall BBQ scheduled for September 20, 2025 at 3 PM.

• Review and approve prior meeting minutes
• Conservation lands updates
• Other matters
• Plan Fall BBQ on 9/20/25 at 3 PM

The Land/Trail Stewardship Committee approved the August 14, 2025 draft minutes without dissent. The committee set the date for the next meeting on October 9, 2025. No other motions were adopted.

• Approved August 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 9, 2025

Historical Commission

The Northbridge Historical Commission will meet to approve minutes, elect officers, and review the status of the Arthur Fletcher Whitin Homestead preservation restriction. The agenda also includes a review of the commission's financial status and preposted activities for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Approval of minutes
• Election of officers and membership review
• Status of preservation restriction on Arthur Fletcher Whitin Homestead
• Financial status for FY 26
• Preposted FY26 activities

Trustees of Soldiers' Memorials

The Trustees will review the FY25 financial summary and FY26 budget. They will discuss progress on the Whitinsville Korean/World War II memorial, including a landscaping invoice and new fence work, as well as upgrades to the World War I memorial. Additional items include the 2025 Outstanding Service Award plans, Desjardins Monument additions, and FY26 position appointments.

• Landscaping Project Invoice for Whitinsville Korean/World War II memorial
• New fence work for Whitinsville Korean/World War II memorial
• New lighting and landscaping improvements for the World War I memorial
• Desjardins Monument additions
• FY26 position appointments

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously approved a $3,250 advance payment to Susienka Landscape and Design for the Korean/WWII memorial project. A second unanimous vote approved the $6,500 contract, with the remaining $3,250 payable upon satisfactory completion. The board recorded no action on the Fireman's Tribute removal.

• Approved August 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $3,250 advance to Susienka Landscape and Design (unanimous)
• Approved $6,500 landscaping contract, $3,250 balance on completion (unanimous)
• Fireman's Tribute removal: No action

Council On Aging

The Northbridge Council on Aging meeting will review the town's FY25 and FY26 budgets, hear reports from the secretary, treasurer, program coordinator, director, and chairman, and discuss the proposed new senior center. The agenda also includes board openings, a report from the Friends of Northbridge Elders, and an open forum for public comments.

• Review of FY25 Town Budget
• Review of FY26 Town Budget
• Discussion of New Senior Center
• COA Board Openings
• FINE (Friends of Northbridge Elders) Representative Report

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning amendment to adopt a 40R Smart Growth Zoning Overlay District on a portion of Providence Road. The board will also review a decision for 18-28 Granite Street.

• Review/decision for 18-28 Granite Street (Assessor Map 14, Parcels 160 & 162)
• Public hearing for 40R Smart Growth Zoning Overlay District on Providence Road
• Construction change request for Camelot parking from Rebecca Rd to Grace St
• Foundation only permit request for Camelot, Grace Street (Phase IV)
• Engagement of consulting engineers for Fox Hollow Definitive Subdivision

The Planning Board voted 3‑0 to open a public hearing on the 40R Smart Growth Zoning Overlay District for the Providence Road site. It also approved the endorsement of the ANR site plan for 18‑28 Granite Street (3‑0) and continued the public hearing to September 23, 2025 (3‑0). Additional actions included approving meeting minutes, confirming a parking construction change, granting foundation‑only permits for four lots, and hiring Graves Engineering for the Fox Hollow subdivision review.

• Approved endorsement of ANR site plan for 18‑28 Granite Street (3‑0)
• Opened public hearing on 40R Smart Growth Zoning Overlay District (3‑0)
• Continued public hearing to September 23, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Confirmed Camelot parking construction change (3‑0)
• Granted foundation‑only permits for lots 24R, 11R, 18R, 20R (3‑0)
• Engaged Graves Engineering to review Fox Hollow definitive subdivision (3‑0)

School Committee

The School Committee will review the Year Two District Strategic Plan and discuss goals for the Superintendent and Committee for 2025-2026. The body will also consider a new policy regarding student fundraising activities and a policy on public participation at meetings.

• Warrant 26-10 September 4, 2025 for $118,979.96
• District Strategic Plan - Year Two presentation
• Proposed Policy JJE: Student Fundraising Activities
• Action on Policy BEDH: Public Participation at School Committee Meetings

Community Preservation Committee

The committee reorganized its leadership, reappointing Glenn King as Chair, Harry Berkowitz as Vice Chair, and Jill Leonard as Clerk. It approved the May 5, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized payment of a $1,155 invoice for the Fletcher House assessment. The committee also voted to raise CPA administrative compensation by $500, bringing the total to $4,500. All votes were unanimous.

• Reappointed Glenn King Chair, Harry Berkowitz Vice Chair, Jill Leonard Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved May 05, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized payment of $1,155 invoice for Fletcher House assessment (unanimous)
• Increased CPA Administrative compensation by $500 to $4,500 (unanimous)

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to welcome a new member and approve July minutes. The body will discuss suggestions from the town manager regarding Linwood playground and accessibility at the Walmart entrance and Sparetime recreation.

• Welcome of new member Lena Bryant
• Linwood playground suggestions from the town manager
• Walmart entrance accessibility
• Sparetime recreation accessibility
• MOD updates

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the annual 1st Day 5K road race for Jan. 1, 2026 and authorized the temporary closure of Linwood Avenue that day. They also appointed Amelia Bowler to the Youth Committee, signed the warrant for the Oct. 28, 2025 Fall Annual Town Meeting, approved a banner for the Armenian Apostolic Church Fall Festival, and approved the sale of a cemetery cremation grave. All actions were adopted by unanimous vote.

• Approved the Annual 1st Day 5K Road Race and Linwood Ave closure (unanimous)
• Appointed Amelia Bowler to the Youth Committee (unanimous)
• Signed warrant for the Fall Annual Town Meeting on Oct. 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Armenian Apostolic Church banner for Fall Festival (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Lot 7 cremation grave to Elizabeth and Stephen Klisiewicz (unanimous)
• Approved George Marston Whitin Community Center portion of Greenway Challenge Race (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for Feb. 24, Mar. 10, and July 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned the public meeting (unanimous)

School Committee

The Northbridge School Committee will meet to review and revise the policy regarding advertising on school property. The committee will also discuss the implementation of new policies for student fundraising and online crowdfunding.

• Review/Revise Policy KHB - Advertising on School Property
• New Policy JJE - Student Fundraising Activities
• New Policy GBEBD - Online Fundraising and Solicitations/Crowdfunding - Participation in Fundraising Raffles and Lotteries

Conservation Commission

The commission voted unanimously (4-0) to continue the public hearings for Monica Way Lots 23, 24, and 25 until September 17, 2025. Commissioners also reviewed and signed the Order of Conditions for the Quaker Street project. The August 20, 2025 meeting minutes were approved by a 5-0 vote. Two other hearings were passed over with no action taken.

• Continued public hearings for Monica Way Lots 23, 24, 25 (4-0)
• Signed Order of Conditions for Quaker St (unanimous)
• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Public Hearing ANRAD Fletcher Street passed over (no action)
• Public Hearing Douglas Road passed over (no action)

Building, Planning & Construction Comm

The Building, Planning & Construction Committee approved three invoices for the Whitinsville Social Library renovation, totaling $26,583.33. The July 30, 2025 meeting minutes were also approved. The meeting was adjourned at 7:03 p.m.

• Approved LeftField invoice #2025.009-003 for $6,250.00 (7-0)
• Approved Oudens Ello Architecture invoice #2508-01 for $15,833.33 (7-0)
• Approved Universal Environmental Consultants invoice #12822 for $4,500.00 (7-0)
• Approved July 30, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:03 p.m. (7-0)

Whitinsville Social Library

The Whitinsville Social Library Board approved the amended minutes from the June 2 meeting, adopted the presented fiscal year budget, and accepted the amended Patron Behavior Policy. The board also set the annual meeting for Thursday, September 18 at 7:00 p.m. and accepted the Treasurer’s report. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved amended minutes from 6/2/25 – unanimous
• Approved FY budget as presented – unanimous
• Adopted amended Patron Behavior Policy – unanimous
• Accepted Treasurer’s report – unanimous
• Set Annual Meeting for Thursday September 18, 7:00 p.m. – unanimous
• Motion to adjourn – unanimous

Planning Board

The Board voted to table the approval of the August 12, 2025 meeting minutes. Board members also signed an updated performance surety for Moon Hill Estates as approved by the Board. No other motions were adopted during the meeting.

• Tabled approval of August 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approved updated performance surety for Moon Hill Estates

Northbridge Retirement Board

The Northbridge Retirement Board unanimously approved August warrants totaling $491,899.18. It denied membership for four applicants who did not meet the work‑hour requirement. The board also approved retirement benefits for two employees, a fund withdrawal, two fund transfers, and a new payroll make‑up calculation, all by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved August warrants totaling $491,899.18 (3-0)
• Denied membership for Sarah Boucher, Nathan Lawrence, Calvin Mackin, Isabelle Washington (3-0)
• Approved Option “A” retirement benefit for Heather Charbonneau (3-0)
• Approved Option “A” retirement benefit for Susan Roy (3-0)
• Approved $5,754.25 withdrawal for Kathleen Guertin (3-0)
• Approved $130,379.27 fund transfer for Brian Collins (3-0)
• Approved $17,813.10 fund transfer for Jennifer Fortune (3-0)
• Approved new $60 monthly make‑up calculation for Joshua Harris (3-0)

Retirement Office

The Northbridge Retirement Board unanimously approved warrants totaling $491,899.18 and accepted the July 23 minutes. It denied membership for four applicants who did not meet work‑hour requirements and approved retirement benefits for Heather Charbonneau and Susan Roy. The board also approved a withdrawal for Kathleen Guertin, fund transfers for Brian Collins and Jennifer Fortune, and a new make‑up calculation for Joshua Harris.

• Approved warrants totaling $491,899.18 (3-0)
• Denied membership for Sarah Boucher, Nathan Lawrence, Calvin Mackin, Isabelle Washington (3-0)
• Approved Option “A” retirement benefit for Heather Charbonneau (3-0)
• Approved Option “A” retirement benefit for Susan Roy (3-0)
• Approved withdrawal of $5,754.25 for Kathleen Guertin (3-0)
• Approved transfer of $130,379.27 for Brian Collins (3-0)
• Approved transfer of $17,813.10 for Jennifer Fortune (3-0)
• Approved new make‑up calculation for Joshua Harris (3-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss the selection of a hearing officer and a public hearing date for a TJJ Development site assignment modification. The board will also set the 2026 compost site sticker fee and receive an update on 263 Church Street.

• TJJ Development site assignment modification hearing planning
• Setting the 2026 compost site sticker fee
• Housing Court update for 263 Church Street

The Board accepted the July 14, 2025 minutes (4‑0 vote, one abstention). It hired Arthur Kreiger as Hearing Officer for the TJJ Development site‑assignment modification and set the public hearing for October 6, 2025, preferably at the Northbridge Fire Station. The Board also approved increasing the 2026 compost‑site sticker fee to $25.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (vote 4‑0, Garabedian abstained)
• Hired Arthur Kreiger as Hearing Officer for TJJ Development modification (unanimous)
• Set public hearing date for October 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Preferred hearing location at Northbridge Fire Station (unanimous)
• Approved increase of 2026 compost site sticker fee to $25 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:52 PM (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health scheduled a site visit for 1316 Hill Street, Whitinsville, MA regarding a permit application to stable farm animals and poultry. This site visit has been cancelled.

• Cancelled site visit for 1316 Hill Street regarding farm animal and poultry permit

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to allow removal of invasive plants at 462 Goldthwaite Road under a wetlands exemption, and to permit a backyard grading modification at 389 Rebecca Road as a minor change. The commission also approved continuances of public hearings for three Monica Way parcels and postponed the Fletcher Street hearing to the next meeting. Minutes of the July 16, 2025 meeting were adopted, and the commission decided not to submit projects for CPA funding while authorizing use of the Castle Hill Endowment Fund for trail safety rails and an educational display.

• Approved removal of invasive plants at 462 Goldthwaite Rd with native replanting (4-0)
• Approved backyard grading modification at 389 Rebecca Rd as minor change (4-0)
• Continued hearing for Monica Way Lot 23 (DEP #248-728) until 9/3/25 (4-0)
• Continued hearing for Monica Way Lot 24 (DEP #248-729) until 9/3/25 (4-0)
• Continued hearing for Monica Way Lot 25 (DEP #730) until 9/3/25 (4-0)
• Postponed Fletcher Street ANRAD hearing (DEP #248-732) to next meeting (4-0)
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Decided not to submit projects for CPA funding and approved use of Castle Hill Endowment Fund for trail safety rails and a display board (unanimous)

Safety Committee

The committee unanimously approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to place a vote on the agenda at the next meeting to recommend a "No Parking to Corner" sign at the Plummer Park/Church Street extension. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent. Status updates on several town road projects were provided but no new actions were taken on them.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Added agenda item to recommend "No Parking to Corner" sign at Plummer Park/Church Street extension
• Scheduled site visit for blind‑drive sign request (Chief Labrie and Jamie Luchini)
• Will discuss school‑bus stop relocation with School Department at a future meeting
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Playground & Recreation Comm

The Playground & Recreation Committee voted unanimously to add two disc golf baskets at Plummer’s Corner and one at the North End School. Members also voted unanimously to plant new trees at the Linwood entrance. The committee gave the security vendor permission to install cameras at Linwood, noting the selected model is on back‑order and alternative options will be explored. An allocation of up to $2,000 was set aside for a possible art project in Linwood.

• Approved adding two disc golf baskets at Plummer’s Corner and one at NES (all in favor)
• Approved planting new trees at Linwood entrance (all in favor)
• Authorized security vendor to install cameras at Linwood (greenlight given, model on back‑order)
• Allocated up to $2,000 for a possible art project in Linwood (approved)
• Agreed to continue outreach to camera vendor for alternate models (action item)
• Will fill out application for Community Preservation Committee funding for Tot Lot (action item)
• Will check with DPW on jurisdiction for Cross Street Playground landscaping (action item)
• Will amend Fall Clean‑Up proposal and send to PRC for final approval (action item)

Economic Development Committee

The August 18, 2025 Economic Development Committee meeting was postponed because a quorum was not present. It has been rescheduled for September 15, 2025 at 6 PM via Zoom. No agenda items were voted on or decided. The committee listed members in attendance and absent.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding special permits and variances for three different properties. These include a proposed athletic facility and two residential projects.

• Special Permit (08-SP-25) for a 6,700 square foot commercial recreational, exercise, and athletic facility at 135 Providence Road
• Special Permit (10-SP-25) for the construction of a two-family dwelling on Granite Street
• Variances (3-V-25, 4-V-25, 5-V-25, 6-V-25) for parking, setbacks, density, and landscaping at 95 Church Avenue to build a 3-story residential structure with 7 apartments

The Zoning Board approved the minutes from the July 10, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. It granted a special permit (08‑SP‑25) for Johnathan Brochu’s 6,700‑sq‑ft recreational and athletic facility at 135 Providence Rd with a 5‑0 vote. The board also approved a special permit (10‑SP‑25) for RogJef, Inc. to build a duplex on Granite Street, voting 5‑0 and attaching specific setback, parking and departmental approval conditions. Finally, the board agreed the updated design for the project at 95 Church Ave improves setbacks and parking, though no vote tally was recorded.

• Approved July 10, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Special Permit 08-SP-25 for recreational facility at 135 Providence Rd (5-0)
• Approved Special Permit 10-SP-25 for duplex on Granite Street with conditions (5-0)
• Board agreed updated design for 95 Church Ave improves setbacks and parking (no vote recorded)

Trustees of Soldiers' Memorials

The trustees unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously approved a payment of $2,528.00 to Hopkinton Stone and Gravel pending receipt of the invoice. The discussion on the 2024 Outstanding Service Award was tabled for the next meeting.

• Approved June 10, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $2,528.00 payment to Hopkinton Stone and Gravel (unanimous)
• Tabled 2024 Outstanding Service Award discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board reappointed its Chair, Vice‑Chair and Clerk unanimously. It approved several project requests, including a 5‑0 vote for sidewalk and bus shelter changes, a 4‑0 vote for a two‑year extension on the Moon Hill Estates project, and a 4‑0 vote for a one‑year extension on Leonardo Estates. It also appointed a delegate to the Central MA Regional Planning Commission and scheduled the Master Plan visioning session for October 7, 2025. Finally, the Board voted 4‑0 to sponsor a zoning amendment article to adopt the 40R overlay district at the Fall Annual Town Meeting.

• Reappointed Rebecca Rushford as Chair (4-0)
• Reappointed James Berkowitz as Vice‑Chair (4-0)
• Reappointed Alyssa Oyola as Clerk (4-0)
• Approved Douglas Road site improvements without full site‑plan review (3-0-1, Berkowitz abstained)
• Approved sidewalk, bus shelter relocation and subdrain changes for Moon Hill Estates (5-0)
• Granted two‑year extension to Dec 31 2027 and updated surety for Moon Hill Estates (4-0)
• Granted one‑year extension to Aug 31 2026 for Leonardo Estates (4-0)
• Sponsored 40R zoning overlay district amendment for Fall Annual Town Meeting (4-0)

Board of Health

The board approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. It decided to put the strategic planning RFP back out to bid. The next BVPPH meeting was scheduled for August 11, 2025 at 10 am.

• Approved July 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Planned to re‑issue strategic planning RFP (action by Connor)
• Scheduled next BVPPH meeting for August 11, 2025 at 10 am

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will decide on one-day liquor licenses for two events and approve cemetery lot sales. The board will also discuss the FY2027 school budget and determine which articles to place on the October 28, 2025, Fall Annual Town Meeting warrant.

• Request for one-day Wines and Malts License for Armenian Apostolic Church picnic (August 17)
• Request for one-day Wines and Malts License for Open Sky Community Services "Valley Bag Toss" (September 20)
• Proposed warrant article for the sale of town-owned land on Providence Road
• Vote to establish a fee for Section 12D liquor license category changes
• Approval of cemetery lot sales at Pine Grove Cemetery (48 Spruce Ave) and Riverdale Cemetery

The Board approved several actions. They accepted MGL c.138 §12D, allowing on‑premises wine and malt license holders to upgrade to full liquor licenses, and established a $150 fee for the change. They also approved one‑day wines and malts licenses for two community events, appointed Lena Bryant to the Disability Commission, and authorized the sale of two cemetery lots. All votes were unanimous except the Armenian Church license, where one member abstained.

• Approved Lena Bryant appointment to Disability Commission (4-0)
• Approved one‑day Wines and Malts license for Armenian Apostolic Church Picnic (3-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved one‑day Wines and Malts license for Open Sky Community Services "Valley Bag Toss" (4-0)
• Accepted Town Clerk’s warrant articles for the Fall Annual Town Meeting (4-0)
• Sponsored article to sell town‑owned land on Providence Road for the Fall Annual Town Meeting (4-0)
• Accepted MGL c.138 §12D and set $150 fee for license category changes (4-0)
• Approved sale of cemetery lots to Joanne Khoury and to Mary and Charles Sutton (4-0)
• Closed the public meeting (4-0)

Building, Planning & Construction Comm

The committee voted 7-0 to award Vertex the OPM contract for the Senior Center project. Payments were approved for American Environmental Inc. ($51,905.50) and two LeftField invoices ($6,250 each each) with unanimous votes. The July 2, 2025 meeting minutes were approved 5-0-2, and the meeting was adjourned at 8:48 p.m.

• Award Vertex OPM contract for Senior Center – motion passed 7-0
• Approve payment to American Environmental Inc. $51,905.50 – motion passed 7-0
• Approve payment to LeftField invoice #2025.009-001 $6,250.00 – motion passed 7-0
• Approve payment to LeftField invoice #2025.009-002 $6,250.00 – motion passed 7-0
• Approve July 2, 2025 meeting minutes – motion passed 5-0-2
• Adjourn meeting – motion passed 7-0

Northbridge Retirement Board

The board approved July warrants totaling $365,863.63 and accepted the June 25 meeting minutes with a 3‑1 vote. It denied membership for ten applicants who did not meet the 28‑hour workweek requirement and granted membership to four other employees, each vote 4‑0. The board also approved retirement benefits for three retirees and authorized several fund withdrawals and a transfer, all unanimously.

• Approved July warrants totaling $365,863.63 (unanimous approval)
• Accepted June 25, 2025 minutes (3-1)
• Denied membership for ten applicants (4-0)
• Granted membership for four employees (4-0)
• Approved Option “C” retirement for Michael Bedard (4-0)
• Approved $1,133.32 withdrawal for Elyse Baumann (4-0)
• Approved $12,269.25 transfer for Dylan Boulanger (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Retirement Office

The Retirement Board approved July warrants totaling $365,863.63 and denied membership for ten applicants who did not meet the 28‑hour work‑week requirement. It granted membership to four other employees and approved retirement benefits for three retirees. The board also approved several fund withdrawals and a transfer, and directed the administrator to investigate cyber‑security coverage before any purchase.

• Approved $365,863.63 in July warrants (unanimous)
• Denied membership for ten applicants (4‑0)
• Granted membership to four applicants (4‑0)
• Approved retirement benefits for Michael Bedard, Michelle McAuliffe, and John Susienka (4‑0 each)
• Approved fund withdrawals for Elyse Baumann ($1,133.32), Sara Brown ($4,729.14), and Caleb Kennedy ($9,293.91) (4‑0 each)
• Approved transfer of $12,269.25 to Dylan Boulanger (4‑0)
• Directed Board Administrator to research cyber‑security options before any purchase (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:00 p.m. (4‑0)

Board of Health

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved the draft FY 2026 budget presented by the Shared Services Coordinator. The Board agreed to put the strategic‑planning request for proposals back out to bid. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved June 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 draft budget as presented (unanimous)
• Strategic planning RFP will be reissued for bid (no vote recorded)

Economic Development Committee

The committee reappointed Ken Chilton as Chair, Muriel Emond as Vice Chair, and Joyce Augustus as Clerk. The June 9, 2025 meeting minutes were tabled. The committee plans to announce a re‑established Business Spotlight at the August 11 Board of Selectmen meeting. The next EDC meeting is scheduled for August 18, 2025 via Zoom.

• Reappointed Ken Chilton as Chair
• Reappointed Muriel Emond as Vice Chair
• Reappointed Joyce Augustus as Clerk
• Tabled approval of June 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Committed to announce Business Spotlight at Board of Selectmen meeting on 8/11
• Scheduled next EDC meeting for August 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM via Zoom

Finance Committee

The committee unanimously approved three transfers totaling $14,738.40 from Fire, $14,600.40 to Ambulance and $138 to Civil Defense, and a separate $22,430 transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Ambulance Department. Minutes from the March, May and July 2025 meetings were approved, with abstentions noted on the May and July approvals. The meeting was adjourned at 7:11 PM by unanimous vote.

• Approved $14,738.40 Fire Department transfer (unanimous)
• Approved $14,600.40 Ambulance Department transfer (unanimous)
• Approved $138 Civil Defense transfer (unanimous)
• Approved $22,430 Reserve Fund transfer to Ambulance (unanimous)
• Approved 03/26/2025 meeting minutes (with edits, vote not specified)
• Approved 05/06/2025 meeting minutes (David Graham abstained)
• Approved 07/08/2025 meeting minutes (Sean Ferry abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:11 PM (unanimous)

Commission on Disabilities

The commission approved the minutes from the May meeting. It agreed that letters to the Moons of Sparetime Recreation and the Walmart store manager were appropriate to send. The commission unanimously voted to skip the August meeting. No formal meeting was held in June because a quorum was not met.

• Approved May meeting minutes
• Agreed letters to Moons and Walmart manager are appropriate to send
• Unanimously voted to skip August meeting

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting with a 3‑0 vote. The application for a permit to keep sheep and chickens at 1316 Hill Street was presented and extensively discussed, but no vote or formal decision on the permit was recorded.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (3-0 vote)
• Permit application for 1316 Hill Street discussed – no decision recorded

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved three budget transfers: $7,708.89 from the Reserve Fund to cover the Finance Committee deficit, $3,000 from the Fire Department salary account to the ambulance salary account, and $11,738.40 split between the ambulance expense and civil defense accounts. They also approved a one‑day wine and malt license for St. Patrick’s Parish fundraiser, appointed members to the Economic Development Committee and the Central Mass. Regional Planning Commission, and closed the warrant for the Fall Annual Town Meeting to August 29, 2025.

• Approved transfer of $7,708.89 from Reserve Fund to Finance Committee (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $3,000 from Fire Department salary account to ambulance salary account (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $11,738.40 split between ambulance expense and civil defense accounts (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day wine and malt license for St. Patrick’s Parish fundraiser on July 19, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Peter Gaudette to Economic Development Committee, Member at Large (unanimous)
• Appointed Selectman Wilkes as 2nd delegate to Central Mass. Regional Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Selectman Ampagoomian as alternate delegate to Central Mass. Regional Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Closed warrant for Fall Annual Town Meeting to August 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM (unanimous)

Board of Registrars

The board approved the minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting unanimously. Members nominated and unanimously elected Mary Contino as Chair, Linda Zywien as Clerk, and Janet Burke as Vice Chair. The board discussed the upcoming Fall Annual Town Meeting on October 28, 2025 and the 2026 election schedule. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Elected Mary Contino as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Linda Zywien as Clerk (unanimous)
• Elected Janet Burke as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Discussed Fall Annual Town Meeting date (October 28, 2025)
• Discussed 2026 election schedule
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved the June 12 meeting minutes (5‑0). It voted to continue a public hearing until August (5‑0). It approved a variance allowing the construction of an attached three‑car garage on 142 Country Club Lane, with Board of Health approval (5‑0). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved June 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Continued public hearing until August (5‑0)
• Approved variance for three‑car attached garage at 142 Country Club Lane, with Board of Health approval (5‑0)
• Closed discussion on the variance hearing (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Board voted 3‑0 to endorse the ANR/81P site plan for 12 Spring Street. No other motions were voted on; the remaining agenda items were discussed without a formal decision.

• Approved endorsement of ANR/81P site plan for 12 Spring Street (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee approved a re‑organization, unanimously appointing Plato Adams as Chairperson, Steven Gogolinski as Vice Chairperson, and James Barron as Clerk. It also unanimously approved a $7,708.89 transfer from the Reserve Fund to the Finance Committee to cover a budget shortfall. The next Finance Committee meeting was scheduled for July 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM. The meeting adjourned at 7:39 PM by unanimous vote.

• Appointed Plato Adams as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed Steven Gogolinski as Vice Chairperson (unanimous)
• Appointed James Barron as Clerk (unanimous)
• Approved $7,708.89 transfer from Reserve Fund Dept 132/4B to Finance Committee Dept 131/3B (unanimous)
• Scheduled next Finance Committee meeting for July 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 7:39 PM (unanimous)

Building, Planning & Construction Comm

The Building, Planning & Construction Committee rescinded a prior vote and then approved Oudens Ello Architecture to provide design services for the Northbridge Library project, passing the motion 5‑0. The committee also approved payments for four invoices totaling $123,452.73 and ratified the May 27 meeting minutes (3‑0‑2). Members voted to keep the current leadership team and to adjourn the meeting.

• Selected Oudens Ello Architecture for library design services (5-0)
• Approved payment to American Environmental Inc. $56,287.50 (5-0)
• Approved payment to Apollo Project Management $43,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved payment to Abacus for senior‑center feasibility $22,200.00 (5-0)
• Approved payment for Fire Station supplies $1,964.23 (5-0)
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0-2)
• Confirmed committee leadership: Beaudoin chair, Bedigian VP, Thompson secretary (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:03 pm (5-0)

Northbridge Retirement Board

The Northbridge Retirement Board approved June warrants totaling $288,609.66 and the May bank reconciliations. It unanimously accepted the May 21 meeting minutes. The board also unanimously denied membership for eleven employees who failed to meet the minimum 28‑hour work week and offered them appeal information.

• Approved June warrants totaling $288,609.66 (4-0)
• Approved May bank reconciliations (4-0)
• Accepted May 21, 2025, Retirement Board minutes (4-0)
• Denied membership for 11 applicants lacking 28‑hour work week (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:03 p.m. (4-0)

Retirement Office

The board approved warrants totaling $288,609.66 and the May bank reconciliations. It accepted the May 21 meeting minutes unanimously. It denied membership for eleven employees who did not meet the 28‑hour work‑week requirement, providing them information on how to appeal.

• Approved warrants totaling $288,609.66
• Approved May bank reconciliations
• Accepted May 21, 2025, meeting minutes (4-0)
• Denied membership for Lincoln Boucher, Alexis Buckmeyer, Robert Coffman, Lily Hazelwood, Jill Labrie, John Mazzarelli, Joseph Mazzarelli, Nolan Psuik, Allison Ronan, Bryce Ryan, and Joseph Somaio (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:03 p.m. (4-0)

Planning Board

The Northbridge Planning Board meeting on June 24, 2025 was canceled because a quorum was not present. No actions or votes were taken. The next meeting is scheduled for July 8, 2025.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission reviewed a site visit for a proposed lawn at 673 Marston Road within a buffer zone of a bordering vegetated wetland. The Commissioners voted 4‑0 to issue a Negative Determination, allowing the work to proceed only if it stays at least 25 feet from the wetland, is staked and approved before starting, includes straw wattles along the downslope, and adds stone or concrete bounds after completion.

• Approved Negative Determination for 673 Marston Road lawn project (4-0)

Board of Health

The Board approved the June 2, 2025 minutes (2‑0, one abstention). It reconvened the trash‑hauler hearing and then voted to deny Marchand LLC’s license application. The meeting was adjourned at 5:43 PM.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (2‑0, 1 abstain)
• Re‑convened trash‑hauler hearing (all in favor)
• Denied Marchand LLC trash‑hauler license (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved MSM Management dba Sparetime Recreation’s request to change its license from wines and malts to all alcoholic beverages. They also confirmed several appointments, lease renewals, and agreements, and approved multiple community event banners and a one‑day license for a car show.

• Approved change of license classification for MSM Management dba Sparetime Recreation to all alcoholic beverages (unanimous)
• Affirmed appointment of Danielle Lemarr as Regional Health Inspector/Health Educator (unanimous)
• Affirmed appointment of Jennifer McNeil as Youth Services Librarian (unanimous)
• Renewed three‑year leases for Rockdale Village Foundation and Oliver Ashton Post #343 (unanimous)
• Signed intermunicipal agreement for the Blackstone Valley Opioid Task Force (unanimous)
• Approved banner for Whitinsville Downtown Crossroads Heritage Day (unanimous)
• Approved banner for Open Sky free summer concert series (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day wines and malts license for George Marston Whitin Community Association car show on Aug 16 2025 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved the minutes from the April 10 meeting and withdrew the pending special permit application of Leanne Espinosa. It then approved four variances (3‑V‑25, 4‑V‑25, 5‑V‑25, 6‑V‑25) allowing a 7‑unit residential project on 95 Church Ave. Finally, the board approved a special permit for an automotive repair business at 2305 Providence Rd.

• Approved April 10, 2025 minutes (5‑0)
• Withdrawn Leanne Espinosa special permit application (5‑0)
• Approved variance 3‑V‑25 for 7 residential units (4‑0)
• Approved variance 4‑V‑25 for 5‑ft front setback (4‑0)
• Approved variance 5‑V‑25 reducing parking to 1.4 spaces per unit (4‑0)
• Approved variance 6‑V‑25 reducing easement width to 4 ft with fence/landscape condition (approved)
• Approved special permit 07‑SP‑25 for automotive repair shop (4‑0)

Playground & Recreation Comm

The Playground & Recreation Committee approved moving the town's summer event to a bi‑annual schedule, with the next event planned for 2026. Members also voted unanimously to replace the current landscaper with Brouillard & Sons Landscaping at the same price after June. A decision was made to hold a town clean‑up with Cub Scouts in September.

• Approved replacement of town landscaper with Brouillard & Sons (unanimous)
• Approved bi‑annual summer event schedule, next event in 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved September town clean‑up with Cub Scouts (decision made)

Trustees of Soldiers' Memorials

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. They approved adding Richard Desjardins’ name to the Korean War and Vietnam memorials and tasked Tom Farley with arranging the engraving. They approved a $560 payment for a plaque honoring James Lavalee. They approved an $801.20 quote for a spotlight to be installed on the World War I memorial.

• Approved May 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adding Richard Desjardins name to Korean War and Vietnam memorials (unanimous)
• Approved $560 payment for James Lavalee plaque (unanimous)
• Approved $801.20 spotlight quote for World War I memorial (unanimous)

Board of Health

The board unanimously approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously adopted a set of work‑plan objectives covering sustainability, communication, training, disease control and chronic disease prevention. The board approved buying tick‑removal kits to spend down any FY25 surplus and authorized up to nine early‑bird registrations for the MHOA conference.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted work‑plan objectives on sustainability, communication, training, disease control and chronic disease prevention (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of tick removal kits to spend down FY25 remaining funds (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of up to 9 MHOA conference registrations for early‑bird special (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee unanimously approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0). The committee assigned Ken Chilton and Muriel Emond to prepare a FAQ for Business Spotlight sessions at upcoming Board of Selectmen meetings. The next EDC meeting was scheduled for July 21, 2025 via Zoom.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (vote 5‑0)
• Assigned Ken Chilton and Muriel Emond to prepare Business Spotlight FAQ
• Scheduled next EDC meeting for July 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM via Zoom

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved a motion to continue the public meeting until January 18, 2025 at 7 p.m. (vote 5‑0). A site visit to the Marston Road parcel was scheduled for June 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. The meeting was then adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Extended public meeting to Jan 18 2025 at 7 p.m. (5‑0 vote)
• Scheduled site visit for Jun 13 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0 vote)

Community Preservation Committee

Only four of nine committee members were present, so the meeting was not convened due to lack of quorum. All agenda items were deferred to the July 7, 2025 meeting. No approvals, denials, or other actions were taken.

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the May 19, 2025 minutes unanimously. It opened the hearing on Marchand LLC’s trash‑hauler license application and then voted to continue the hearing to June 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM, also unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 PM.

• Approved May 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened hearing on Marchand LLC trash‑hauler application (unanimous)
• Postponed the trash‑hauler hearing to June 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:45 PM (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board elected Michael Wilkes as Chairman, Melia as Vice‑Chairman, and Collins as Clerk, each unanimously. They removed Carla Longpre from the Disability Commission, signed bond anticipation notes totaling $10.25 million for the DPW facility, Northbridge Elementary School and a school demolition, and approved a DBA change for SSJP Holdings and a pending Common Victualler’s License for Honeysuckle Roastery, all by unanimous vote. The meeting was then closed unanimously.

• Elected Michael Wilkes as Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Melia as Vice‑Chairman (unanimous)
• Elected Collins as Clerk (unanimous)
• Removed Carla Longpre from the Disability Commission (unanimous)
• Signed Bond Anticipation Notes: $750,000 DPW facility, $7,500,000 Northbridge Elementary School, $2,000,000 school demolition (unanimous)
• Approved DBA change for SSJP Holdings, LLC from "Reunion" to "Revival 122" (unanimous)
• Approved Common Victualler’s License for Honeysuckle Roastery, pending final departmental sign‑offs (unanimous)
• Closed the public meeting (unanimous)

Building, Planning & Construction Comm

The Building, Planning & Construction Committee approved a $279,357 payment to American Environmental and a $49,000 payment to Apollo Project Management, each passing 5‑0. The committee also approved the April 29, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned at 5:54 pm with a unanimous vote.

• Approved $279,357 payment to American Environmental (Application 3) – vote 5‑0
• Approved $49,000 payment to Apollo Project Management (Invoice 06) – vote 5‑0
• Approved April 29, 2025 meeting minutes – vote 5‑0
• Adjourned meeting at 5:54 pm – vote 5‑0

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 4‑0 to support and recommend the variance request for 95 Church Avenue, allowing demolition of the vacant commercial structure and construction of a new 7‑unit rental building. The Board also granted a unanimous 4‑0‑1 endorsement of the ANR plan for the Douglas Road parcel, with one member abstaining. Finally, the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting were approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved variance support for 95 Church Avenue (4-0)
• Granted ANR endorsement for Douglas Road parcel (4-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Whitinsville -Downtown Crossroads Historic District Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the May 8 meeting. The deed item was tabled for later consideration. Several action items were assigned, including submitting the minutes to the town clerk, contacting the fire department about signage, and preparing press releases and Heritage Day materials. The next commission meeting was set for June 5 at 6 p.m. at the parsonage.

• Approved May 8 meeting minutes unanimously
• Deeds item tabled
• Ellen Scheible to submit approved minutes to Town Clerk Linda
• Kelly Gamble to call fire department about hanging Heritage Day sign
• Mark DeWeerd to send PNG logo to Ethan for signage production
• Christine Johnson to coordinate press‑release distribution to local media
• Kelly to print Heritage Day passports
• Next meeting scheduled for June 5, 6 p.m., at the parsonage

Northbridge Retirement Board

The Retirement Board unanimously approved a 3% COLA for all eligible retirees effective July 1, 2025. It also approved a 1.5% COLA for the Board Administrator, the draft GASB 67&68 report, and conference expense funding. Membership was denied for five applicants and granted for three others, and the Board approved warrants totaling $332,994.84 and multiple retiree fund withdrawals and rollovers.

• Approved 3% COLA for eligible retirees ($14,000 base) (5-0)
• Approved 1.5% COLA for Board Administrator Caitlin Leahey (5-0)
• Approved draft GASB 67&68 report (5-0)
• Approved conference expense funding for June 1‑4, 2025 (5-0)
• Denied membership for Krystal Couto, Christy Daniels, Shelby Hendee, Jake LaChapelle, Mark Vallee (5-0)
• Granted membership for Alexander Rosado, John Ryan, Mandy Warren (5-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $332,994.84 for May (board approval)
• Approved retiree withdrawals/rollovers totaling $49,929.81 (5-0)

Retirement Office

The Retirement Board accepted the April 23 minutes (4-1) and denied membership for five employees while granting membership to three others (both 5-0). It approved numerous fund withdrawals and rollovers for retirees (all 5-0) and adopted the draft GASB 67&68 report. The Board also granted a 1.5% COLA for the Board Administrator and a 3% COLA for all eligible retirees, both unanimously.

• Accepted April 23, 2025 minutes (4-1)
• Denied membership for Krystal Couto, Christy Daniels, Shelby Hendee, Jake LaChapelle, Mark Vallee (5-0)
• Granted membership to Alexander Rosado, John Ryan, Mandy Warren (5-0)
• Approved multiple withdrawals and rollovers for retirees (5-0)
• Approved draft GASB 67&68 report (5-0)
• Approved 1.5% COLA for Board Administrator Caitlin Leahey (5-0)
• Approved 3% COLA for eligible retirees effective July 1, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved conference expenses for June 1‑4, 2025 (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission nominated Jonathan Danaceau as its representative to the Master Plan Steering Committee. It approved Certificates of Compliance for 70 MacArthur Drive and 103 Ash Street. The minutes from the May 7 meeting were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Nominated Jonathan Danaceau to Master Plan Steering Committee (vote 4-0-1, 1 abstention)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 70 MacArthur Drive (vote 5-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 103 Ash Street (vote 5-0)
• Approved May 7, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (vote 5-0)

Board of Health

The Board accepted the minutes from April 22, 2025 and approved site assignment fees of $13,401.66 and $6,700.83. It also approved the FY 2026 contract with Salmon VNA at $9,500 and decided not to change the town heating season. The Marchand LLC trash‑hauler application was tabled for Town Counsel review, and Ms. Erin Meagher was appointed as the Earth Removal Board designee.

• Approved April 22, 2025 minutes (vote 4‑0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Technical Fee $13,401.66 and Admin Fee $6,700.83 for site assignment (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 Salmon VNA contract for $9,500 (unanimous)
• Decided not to alter the heating season (unanimous)
• Tabled Marchand LLC trash‑hauler licensing application pending Town Counsel review
• Appointed Ms. Erin Meagher as Earth Removal Board designee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board unanimously approved a one‑day malt license for Murder Hill LLC's Sidewalk Sale on June 14, 2025 and the Historical Society Heritage Day event on June 28, 2025. It also approved a non‑alcoholic Common Victualler’s License for Main & Arcade LLC at 360 Main Street. The request to install Veteran Parking Only signs was tabled for further research. All other motions, including appointments and committee designations, passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes from May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Affirmed appointment of Nolan Psuik as Jr. Library Assistant (unanimous)
• Appointed Selectman Wilkes as Ex‑Officio member of Youth Committee (unanimous)
• Designated Chairman Paulhus as Selectmen’s representative to Master Plan Steering Committee (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day malt licenses for Murder Hill LLC events on June 14 and June 28, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved non‑alcoholic Common Victualler’s License for Main & Arcade LLC at 360 Main Street (unanimous)
• Tabled Veteran Parking Only signage request for further research (no vote)
• Closed the public meeting (unanimous)

Playground & Recreation Comm

The Playground & Recreation Committee voted unanimously to approve the purchase of a disc golf basket and a down payment for two bocce courts at Plummer's Field, as well as several other park equipment and improvement projects. It also approved a new toddler swing for Rockdale Park, a dedication for Tom Young at Linwood courts, a line‑painting invoice, and phase 1 of a camera upgrade at Linwood. The committee could not reach a unanimous vote on the request to add more pickleball courts to a Linwood basketball court, so that request was not approved.

• Approved purchase of one disc golf basket for Plummer's Field (unanimous)
• Approved down payment for two bocce courts at Plummer's Field (unanimous)
• Approved new toddler swing for Rockdale Park (unanimous)
• Approved dedication pursuit for Tom Young at Linwood courts (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of basketball equipment replacements (unanimous)
• Approved one-time line painting invoice for field shift (unanimous)
• Approved phase 1 capital camera upgrade at Linwood (unanimous)
• Failed to reach unanimous vote on adding more pickleball courts at Linwood (not approved)

Trustees of Soldiers' Memorials

The board approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting unanimously. They approved adding Richard Desjardins' name to the Korean War and Vietnam memorials, with Tom Farley to arrange engraving. They also approved a $950 invoice for cleaning the WWI monument and a $9,989.85 invoice for building its podium, both unanimously. All approvals were recorded as unanimous votes.

• Approved April 15 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved adding Richard Desjardins' name to Korean War and Vietnam memorials (unanimous)
• Approved $950 invoice to J.F. Rosseel Contracting for WWI monument cleaning and resealing (unanimous)
• Approved $9,989.85 invoice to Sunshine Sign for WWI memorial podium construction and installation (unanimous)

Council On Aging

The council approved all routine reports—including the April meeting minutes, the treasurer's financial statements, the FY25 town budget, the program coordinator's update, and the director's report—by unanimous vote. They also voted unanimously to have the current officers remain on the Executive Board. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted April meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer’s April financial report (unanimous)
• Accepted FY25 town budget report (unanimous)
• Accepted Program/Volunteer Coordinator’s report (unanimous)
• Accepted Director’s report (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of current officers on Executive Board (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board granted an ANR endorsement for 338 Church Street, allowing the creation of Lot 1 and Lot 2. The Board also approved the minutes from the April 8, 2025 meeting and appointed nine candidates to the Master Plan Update Steering Committee. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Granted ANR endorsement for 338 Church Street to create Lot 1 and Lot 2 (4‑0)
• Approved minutes from April 8 2025 (4‑0)
• Approved appointment of nine candidates to the Master Plan Update Steering Committee (4‑0)

Commission on Disabilities

The commission approved the lower‑cost estimate for the Linwood Playground grant. It also agreed to partner with the playground commission to incorporate disability‑related murals in community projects. No other formal actions were adopted.

• Approved lower‑cost Linwood Playground grant estimate (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to collaborate with playground commission on inclusive murals (no vote recorded)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes after Erin Robichaud moved and Linda Lermond seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously. All other agenda items were informational updates; no additional actions or votes were taken.

• Approved April 16 minutes (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. Members agreed that the Economic Development Committee will host the virtual sessions of the Master Plan Update Steering Committee. The discussion on scheduling and coordination with the Board of Selectmen was tabled for the next meeting. The next EDC and Master Plan Update Steering Committee meeting was scheduled for June 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM via Zoom.

• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Agreed to host virtual Master Plan Update Steering Committee sessions
• Tabled discussion on scheduling & coordination with Board of Selectmen
• Scheduled next EDC & Master Plan Update Steering Committee meeting for June 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM via Zoom
• Scheduled next Master Plan Update Steering Committee meeting for May 27, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall
• Adjourned meeting

Whitinsville -Downtown Crossroads Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting unanimously. The minutes from the January 29 meeting were tabled pending approval from additional attendees. The proposal for a new red sign at the Cotton Mill was also tabled. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• April 24 meeting minutes approved unanimously
• January 29 meeting minutes tabled
• Cotton Mill new red sign proposal tabled

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission voted 5-0 to approve the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It also voted 5-0 to proceed with friendly enforcement at 653 Marston Road and to install markers on the existing stone wall. Commissioners agreed that an RDA with a buffer is appropriate for 673 Marston Road. They approved holding a dinner honoring Barbara Kinney on Thursday, May 22 at Red Rock.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved friendly enforcement for 653 Marston Rd, install markers (5-0)
• Agreed RDA with buffer is appropriate for 673 Marston Rd (no vote)
• Agreed to hold Barbara Kinney dinner May 22 at Red Rock (no vote)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee held its May 6, 2025 meeting and reported no items for action at the upcoming Spring Annual Town Meeting. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded, and approved unanimously. No substantive decisions were taken.

• Motion to adjourn approved unanimously

Board of Selectmen

Selectmen moved to adjourn the meeting at the conclusion of the Spring Annual Town Meeting. The motion was seconded and approved by all five board members. The meeting was formally adjourned at 10:52 PM.

• Adjourned meeting after Spring Annual Town Meeting (5-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously granted the Blackstone Valley Veterans Association permission to hold the annual Memorial Day Parade in Whitinsville on May 26, 2025, and to use Memorial Park for Memorial Day exercises. They also unanimously approved the firefighters' requests for a banner, an entertainment license, and a temporary closure of Linwood Avenue for the July 19 fireworks event. Youth Committee appointments were confirmed, with three members appointed unanimously and a fourth appointed with a 4‑yes, 1‑abstain vote.

• Appointed Caleb Smith, Kayla Bolduc, and Alex Mazzarelli to Youth Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Andrew Wilkes to Youth Committee (yes: Melia, Paulhus, Collins, Ampagoomian; abstain: Michael Wilkes)
• Granted permission for Memorial Day Parade and Memorial Park use to Blackstone Valley Veterans Association (unanimous)
• Approved fireworks event banner, entertainment license, and Linwood Avenue closure (unanimous)

Building, Planning & Construction Comm

The Building, Planning & Construction Committee voted 6‑0‑1 to choose Left Field as the OPM provider for the Northbridge Library renovation, after ranking it unanimously as the top firm. The committee also approved payment of four invoices: $225,625 for American Environmental, $133,295 for Apollo, $22,200 for the Senior Center feasibility study, and $7,559.78 for fire‑station bills, each passing 5‑0. The March 27, 2025 meeting minutes were approved (5‑0) and the meeting was adjourned (5‑0).

• Select Left Field for library OPM services – approved (6‑0‑1)
• Approve American Environmental invoice $225,625 – approved (5‑0)
• Approve Apollo invoice $133,295 – approved (5‑0)
• Approve Senior Center feasibility study invoice $22,200 – approved (5‑0)
• Approve fire‑station bills $7,559.78 – approved (5‑0)
• Approve March 27, 2025 meeting minutes – approved (5‑0)
• Adjourn meeting – approved (5‑0)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen affirmed the appointment of John Ryan as a student police officer and accepted the resignation of Jean Finnegan from the Council on Aging. They renewed the 2025 junk dealers and bowling licenses, signed the May 20, 2025 election warrant, and granted the Village Congregational Church permission to use Memorial Park, an entertainment license, a banner, and a temporary street closure for its Harvest Festival. The board also accepted the Safety Committee's January 15 recommendations and moved to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved appointment of John Ryan as student police officer (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Jean Finnegan, Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Renewed 2025 Junk Dealers Licenses (unanimous)
• Renewed 2025 Bowling/Billiards Licenses (unanimous)
• Signed May 20, 2025 election warrant (unanimous)
• Approved Village Congregational Church requests: Memorial Park use, entertainment license, banner, and Church Street closure (unanimous)
• Accepted Safety Committee January 15, 2025 recommendations (unanimous)
• Motion to close public meeting passed (unanimous)

Whitinsville -Downtown Crossroads Historic District Commission

The Historic District Commission approved the minutes from the January 29, February 26 and March 27 meetings, each by unanimous vote, and instructed Ellen to submit them to Town Clerk Linda. The commission noted a $1,200 contribution and a $950 grant from the Historical Commission, and confirmed receipt of a $1,000 Unibank grant and a $500 Gaudette Insurance grant. Ongoing planning for Heritage Day was discussed, including printing 500 maps, 250 passports, and coordinating volunteers and re‑enactments.

• Approved January 29 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved February 26 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 27 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recorded $1,200 contribution from Historical Commission
• Recorded $950 grant from Historical Commission
• Accepted $1,000 grant from Unibank
• Accepted $500 grant from Gaudette Insurance
• Decided to print 500 maps and 250 passports for Heritage Day

Northbridge Retirement Board

The Northbridge Retirement Board approved a notice for a public hearing on a FY26 COLA for retirees. It denied membership for four applicants who did not meet the 28‑hour workweek requirement and granted membership to four eligible employees. The board also approved retirement benefits and fund transactions, including a $337,830.53 warrant package and a $41,425.23 rollover for a police patrolman.

• Approved posting of public hearing notice for FY26 COLA (4-0)
• Denied membership for Michael DeRienzo, Kara Francis, Michael Haslam, Patrick Knedor (4-0)
• Granted membership to Jack Cecconi, Ashley Concepcion-Cruz, Kevin Tempesta, Tiago Vital (4-0)
• Approved Option “A” retirement benefit for Barbara Kinney (4-0)
• Approved rollover of $41,425.23 for Sean McDevitt (4-0)
• Approved withdrawal of $8,365.53 for Nicole Darnell (4-0)
• Approved warrants totaling $337,830.53 for April (4-0)
• Approved March bank reconciliations and fund transfers of $265,000.00 and $141,454.11 (4-0)

Retirement Office

The Northbridge Retirement Board unanimously approved several financial actions, including warrants and retirement fund transactions. It also denied membership for four employees and granted membership to four others. A public hearing notice on a FY26 cost‑of‑living adjustment was also approved.

• Approved warrants totaling $337,830.53 (4-0)
• Denied membership for Michael DeRienzo, Kara Francis, Michael Haslam, Patrick Knedor (4-0)
• Granted membership for Jack Cecconi, Ashley Concepcion-Cruz, Kevin Tempesta, Tiago Vital (4-0)
• Approved Option “A” retirement benefit for Barbara Kinney (4-0)
• Approved rollover of $784.93 for Andrew Johnson (4-0)
• Approved rollover of $41,425.23 for Sean McDevitt (4-0)
• Approved withdrawal of $8,365.53 for Nicole Darnell (4-0)
• Approved posting notice for public hearing on FY26 COLA (4-0)

Board of Health

The Board approved the February 24 and March 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It issued a 10‑day emergency beaver permit for 481 Purgatory Road. The Board voted to support Article 19, which funds the Quaker Street Landfill water‑main construction, at the upcoming Town Meeting. It also ordered the housing violation case at 263 Church Street to be taken to Housing Court and approved offering the Regional Health Inspector/Educator position to Danielle Lemarr.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2025 minutes (3-0, one abstention)
• Issued 10‑Day Emergency Beaver Permit for 481 Purgatory Road (unanimous)
• Supported Article 19 for Quaker Street Landfill water‑main construction (unanimous)
• Ordered housing case at 263 Church Street to be taken to Housing Court (unanimous)
• Voted to offer Regional Health Inspector/Educator position to Danielle Lemarr (vote affirmed)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission closed the public hearing on the draft Order of Resource Area Delineation (ORAD) with a 5-0 vote. It then voted 5-0 to issue the final ORAD for the BK & R, LLC project on Providence Road. The Commissioners also approved the April 2, 2025 meeting minutes and adjourned the meeting, each by a 5-0 vote.

• Closed public hearing on ORAD (5-0)
• Issued Order of Resource Area Delineation (5-0)
• Approved April 2, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Safety Committee

The committee unanimously approved several traffic and parking measures, including new stop signs at Tipperary Dr/Dublin Way and a second handicap parking space on Douglas Road. Requests for Children at Play signs on Hill Street and a no‑parking zone on Elm Street were denied. Parking was restricted in front of 116 Cottage Street, and the site plan for 1 Plummers Corner was accepted.

• Approved additional stop signs at Tipperary Dr/Dublin Way (unanimous)
• Denied Children at Play signs request for 652 Hill Street (unanimous)
• Approved adding a second handicap space on Douglas Road (unanimous)
• Denied no‑parking request on one side of Elm Street (unanimous)
• Approved parking restriction in front of #116 Cottage Street (unanimous)
• Approved site plan for 1 Plummers Corner (unanimous)
• Denied current design layout of 122/Sutton Street/School Street intersection (unanimous)
• Approved upholding minutes of Jan. 15, 2025 (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board approved the March 26 minutes and unanimously voted to extend a hiring offer to Danielle Lemarr at the posted salary range of $65k‑75k, with a contingency offer to Elise if needed. The Strategic Planning project was placed on pause pending future funding. Salary increases for two staff members and funding for members to attend the MEHA conference were also approved.

• Approved March 26 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved hiring offer to Danielle Lemarr, salary $65k‑75k (unanimous)
• Approved contingency offer to Elise, salary $65k‑75k (unanimous)
• Paused Strategic Planning project until funding is available (unanimous)
• Approved 3% salary increase for Jenna Gouin, retroactive to March 26 (unanimous)
• Approved 1.5% salary increase for Deb Vescera, retroactive to Feb 28 (unanimous)
• Approved funding for BVPPH members to attend MEHA on May 28 (unanimous)

Playground & Recreation Comm

The Playground & Recreation Committee approved the town's $35,000 operating budget and a partnership to install a community batting cage with a $1,000 budget cap. It also allocated $15,000 for a security system at Linwood and $28,000 for updates to Plummer’s Landing Skate Park. The committee voted 3‑1 to allow Big Daddy's Bites food truck full access at Linwood Fields and decided to hold off on spray‑paint walls and the Tot Lot renovation.

• Approved $35,000 operating budget
• Approved $15,000 allocation for Linwood security system
• Approved $28,000 for Plummer’s Landing Skate Park updates
• Approved partnership to install batting cage, budget not to exceed $1,000 (vote yes)
• Approved engagement with Artisan Skateparks to obtain quote for concrete skate ramp
• Decided to hold off on adding spray‑paint walls at Plummer’s Landing Skate Park
• Declined Tot Lot renovation budget; project placed on hold
• Approved Big Daddy's Bites food truck full access at Linwood Fields, vote 3‑1

Trustees of Soldiers' Memorials

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the March 11 meeting. They approved a $4,000 quote from Susienka Landscape and Design for stump removal and planting at the Whitinsville/Korean War Memorial, and a $950 estimate from J.F. Rosseel Contracting to clean and reseal the World War I Monument. Trustees also agreed that Dick Trier will draft a letter to the selectmen about moving the Fireman's Memorial.

• Approved minutes of March 11, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved $4,000 contract with Susienka Landscape and Design for Whitinsville/Korean War Memorial work (motion made and seconded)
• Approved $950 estimate with J.F. Rosseel Contracting for WWI Monument cleaning and resealing (unanimous)
• Dick Trier will draft a letter to the selectmen requesting relocation of the Fireman's Memorial
• Noted two trustee seats are up for election; no petitions filed yet

Whitinsville Social Library

The trustees unanimously approved the meeting minutes. They also unanimously voted to table a reading of the fundraising policy until the June meeting. The board agreed to recommend interviewing LeftField, CMS, CHA and Collier to the Town Manager.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled reading of fundraising policy until June meeting (unanimous)
• Recommend interviewing LeftField, CMS, CHA, Collier (no vote recorded)

Commission on Disabilities

The commission approved the March 18 minutes. They voted to initiate the formal removal process for chronically absent member Carla Longpre with the town clerk. No other substantive decisions were made; the commission discussed various accessibility concerns and planned future actions.

• Approved March 18 minutes (vote passed)
• Initiated removal process for member Carla Longpre (vote passed)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved prior meeting minutes, appointed Richard Gorzela to the Land Trail Stewardship Committee, opted into early voting for the annual town election, and approved several licensing and operational requests. They also approved the Inter‑Municipal Agreement for the Blackstone Valley Veterans’ Services District and the sale of Pine Grove Cemetery Lot 48. The Board voted to support all Spring Annual Town Meeting warrant articles except Article 4, which was rejected (yes: Wilkes, Ampagoomian, Collins; no: Melia, Paulhus), and to skip Article 28.

• Approved November 4, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Richard Gorzela to Land Trail Stewardship Committee (unanimous)
• Opted into early voting for the annual town election (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day wine/malt licenses for WSN meetings at Hebert Hall (unanimous)
• Approved outdoor entertainment licenses for Whitin Community Center events (unanimous)
• Approved Inter‑Municipal Agreement for Blackstone Valley Veterans’ Services District (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Pine Grove Cemetery Lot 48 to Andre and Kristen Markarian (unanimous)
• Approved all Town Meeting warrant articles except Article 4 (rejected) and passed over Article 28 (unanimous motion)

Economic Development Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 10, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously appointed Ken Chilton as the Economic Development Committee’s representative on the Master Plan Update Steering Committee. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Ken Chilton to Master Plan Update Steering Committee as EDC rep (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board approved the February 13 minutes (4‑0) and continued a public hearing for Leanne Espinosa (5‑0). After hearing from Amanda Drew, the board approved a 16‑by‑12 three‑season room variance for 269 Fir Hill Lane (5‑0) and then closed the hearing and the meeting (both 5‑0).

• Approved February 13 minutes (4-0)
• Continuance of Leanne Espinosa hearing (5-0)
• Closed public hearing (5-0)
• Approved 16x12 three-season room variance at 269 Fir Hill Lane (5-0)
• Closed the meeting (5-0)

Council On Aging

The meeting began at 9:03 AM and was adjourned at 9:24 AM. Because a quorum was not present, no votes were taken and no actions were approved or denied. Financial reports for March 2025 were presented, and upcoming events such as the May officer elections and a second public meeting on a new senior/community center were announced.

Planning Board

The Board voted 5‑0 to approve the minutes from the March 11, 2025 meeting. The session also included updates on the Master Plan, the upcoming Spring Annual Town Meeting, and federal grant funding, but no further actions were taken.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The committee unanimously approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes. It also authorized an approximate $250 payment to Town Counsel for reviewing the CPA grant agreement and covenant documents for Fletcher House. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized approx. $250 payment for Fletcher House CPA grant review

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved a Certificate of Compliance for Berky Park after confirming work completion and water availability. They also voted to continue the public hearing on the Resource Area Delineations to April 16, 2025. The March 5 meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Berky Park (5-0)
• Continued public hearing on Resource Area Delineations to April 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved March 5, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (5-0)

Building, Planning & Construction Comm

The Building, Planning & Construction Committee approved several invoices and contract amendments, all passing unanimously (7-0). Payments included the fire station bill, an amendment to the NES demolition contract, and multiple service invoices totaling over $600,000. The committee also approved the senior‑center feasibility study invoice and the Town Hall Annex childcare project invoice. Minutes from the February meeting were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved $8,646.90 fire station bill schedule (7-0)
• Approved $6,295.00 Apollo contract amendment #1 for NES Demo (7-0)
• Approved $113,000 Apollo invoice #4 for NES Demo (7-0)
• Approved $537 payment to Norel Service Company (7-0)
• Approved $853 payment to R. Harris Plumbing and Heating (7-0)
• Approved $424,935 payment for American Environmental Application 1 (NES Demo) (7-0)
• Approved $29,600 Abacus invoice for NES Senior Center (7-0)
• Approved $16,928.40 Austin Architects invoice for Town Hall Annex (7-0)

Board of Health

The board unanimously approved the February 25th meeting minutes. A motion was made to allocate grant‑allowable funding for BVPPH staff and members to attend the MAPHN annual conference, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome. The meeting also included updates on public‑health standards, inspections, community health workers, epidemiology, and nursing, with no additional actions recorded.

• Approved February 25th minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to approve grant‑allowable funding for conference attendance (outcome not recorded)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee opened and later closed a public hearing, both unanimously. It unanimously approved Articles 1, 3, 7, and 9, and approved Article 4 to add $4,950,000 for the school department with a 5‑1 vote. All other motions were adopted unanimously.

• Opened public hearing (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved Article 1 (Board of Selectmen) – unanimous
• Approved Article 3 (Finance Committee) – unanimous
• Approved Article 4 (School Committee) – 5-1
• Approved Article 7 (Board of Selectmen road bond) – unanimous
• Approved Article 8 (Board of Selectmen compensating balance) – unanimous
• Approved Article 9 (Board of Selectmen revolving‑fund limits) – unanimous

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved the Town Manager's appointment of Jack Cecconi as Operator‑in‑Training for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. They also reappointed Linda Zywien and Janet Burke to the Board of Registrars. The public hearing on the FY2025 CDBG program was closed without further votes.

• Approved Jack Cecconi appointment as Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator‑in‑Training (vote: Collins, Melia, Wilkes, Paulhus yes)
• Reappointed Linda Zywien to Board of Registrars (vote: Collins, Melia, Wilkes, Paulhus yes)
• Reappointed Janet Burke to Board of Registrars (vote: Collins, Melia, Wilkes, Paulhus yes)
• Entered executive session to discuss personnel matters (vote: Collins, Melia, Wilkes, Paulhus yes)
• Closed the FY2025 CDBG public hearing (vote: Collins, Paulhus, Melia, Wilkes yes)

Northbridge Retirement Board

The Retirement Board voted unanimously to approve warrants totaling $406,457.30 for March. It also denied membership for three employees who did not meet the 28‑hour workweek requirement and granted membership to six other employees. Several retiree benefit, rollover, and fund‑transfer applications were approved, including a $4,910.94 service‑makeup for a part‑time employee.

• Approved $406,457.30 in March warrants (5‑0)
• Denied membership for Sosie Derkosrofian, Kimberly Janes, Amanda Scott (5‑0)
• Granted membership for Jarrad Brown, Quinn Donovan, Jessica Glennon, Alivia Harrison, Lynn Marchand, Mark Ricard (5‑0)
• Approved Option “B” retirement benefit for John Brosnahan (5‑0)
• Approved makeup of 1 yr 8 mo service for Joshua Harris at ~$4,910.94 (5‑0)
• Approved rollover of $17,274.25 for Linda Baillie (5‑0)
• Approved rollover of $23,292.66 for John Grimaldi (5‑0)
• Approved transfer of $2,217.20 for Sara Sun (5‑0)

Retirement Office

The Northbridge Retirement Board approved March warrants totaling $406,457.30 and accepted the February 19 meeting minutes (3‑0). It denied membership for three applicants and granted membership to six new members (both 5‑0). Several retiree financial actions were approved, including a retirement benefit for John Brosnahan, makeup service for Joshua Harris, rollovers for John Grimaldi and others, and a fund transfer for Sara Sun (all 5‑0). The meeting was adjourned unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved March warrants totaling $406,457.30 (unanimous)
• Accepted February 19, 2025 minutes (3‑0 unanimous)
• Denied membership for Sosie Derkosrofian, Kimberly Janes, Amanda Scott (5‑0 unanimous)
• Granted membership for Jarrad Brown, Quinn Donovan, Jessica Glennon, Alivia Harrison, Lynn Marchand, Mark Ricard (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved Option “B” retirement benefit for John Brosnahan (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved makeup of 1 yr 8 mo service for Joshua Harris at $4,910.94 (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved rollover of $23,292.66 for John Grimaldi (5‑0 unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $2,217.20 for Sara Sun (5‑0 unanimous)