North Brookfield public meetings in 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review payroll and general warrants and consider spending requests for NBHD and NBFD. The meeting includes a discussion on Little Park and the acceptance of a resignation and a donation. A public hearing for water/sewer is announced for January 7, 2026.

• Discussion regarding Little Park
• Acceptance of donation from East Quabbin Land Trust
• Acceptance of Parks & Rec resignation
• Spending requests for NBHD and NBFD
• Announcement of Water/Sewer Public Hearing on 1/7/26

The Selectmen approved payroll warrants for the town, school, general fund and fire/highway accounts, and authorized several small spending requests for the Fire and Highway Departments. They transferred oversight of Little Park to the Selectmen, adopted a policy requiring Selectmen approval for any park work, formed a Memorial Park Committee of three to five members, appointed John Tripp to the committee and named it the Memorial Park Committee. The board also accepted a $100 donation from East Quabbin Land Trust and tabled a Parks and Recreation resignation.

• Approved Payroll #13 ($350,789.12), School #1055 ($129,850.77), General Fund #1056 ($217,717.00), Fire/Highway #1057 ($442,587.50)
• Approved NBFD spending requests: $350 for Engine 1 door latch and $4,500 for valve inspection and maintenance
• Approved NBHD spending requests: $5,167.26 for vehicle repair and $2,500 for leaf springs
• Approved transfer of Little Park oversight from Parks & Rec to the Selectmen
• Approved policy requiring Selectmen approval for any work or additions in the park
• Approved formation of a Memorial Park Committee (3‑5 members)
• Appointed John Tripp to the newly created Memorial Park Committee
• Accepted $100 donation from East Quabbin Land Trust

Board of Selectmen

The posted agenda for the North Brookfield Board of Selectmen on Dec 22, 2025 contains only standard procedural sections such as notice requirements, attendance, and minutes approval. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed. Therefore no decisions or discussions are identified for this meeting.

Board of Health

The North Brookfield Board of Health will meet to discuss the FY27 budget request and a food permit variance proposal. The board will also address recycling center hiring and the Opioid Working Group.

• FY27 Budget Request Review
• Food Permit Variance Proposal
• Recycling Center Hiring
• Opioid Working Group Discussion
• Correspondence regarding 20 Ryan Rd. DEP

Board of Selectmen

The North Brookfield Board of Selectmen will meet to approve minutes and warrants, consider a spending request from the fire department, and discuss several operational items including a water/sewer billing update, a pole hearing, and a request from the Friends of Town House. They will also consider designating seasonal plow drivers as special municipal employees and review highway procedures.

• Spending request from North Brookfield Fire Department
• Pole hearing at 6:15 PM
• Fire/Highway change orders 016/017
• Sewer vehicle purchase discussion
• Designating seasonal plow drivers as special municipal employees

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

Board of Selectmen

The agenda for the North Brookfield Board of Selectmen meeting on December 10, 2025 contains only the standard procedural template required by Massachusetts law. No specific items, such as rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinances, are listed for discussion or decision.

The Board of Selectmen voted to adopt one tax classification covering both residential and commercial properties. The tax rate will be set after the Assessors receive information from the Department of Revenue. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved one tax classification for residential and commercial (motion moved by Gilman, seconded by Kay)
• Adjourned the meeting (motion moved by Gilman, seconded by Kay)

Finance Committee

The posted agenda for the North Brookfield Finance Committee on December 10, 2025 contains only standard procedural headings such as meeting notices, minutes approval, and document listings. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are identified. Consequently, the committee has no listed substantive items to decide or discuss at this meeting.

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes. The body will also review and approve payroll and invoices.

• Approval of payroll
• Approval of invoices
• Approval of minutes

Council on Aging - Senior Center

The posted agenda for the North Brookfield Council on Aging meeting on December 8, 2025 contains only the standard procedural template required by MGL Chapter 30A. No specific discussion items, decisions, or documents are listed.

The council approved the November meeting minutes and the associated warrants. The directors’ report was approved. The council confirmed full funding of an ADA grant for a handicap ramp and accepted a $500 donation from North Brookfield Savings Bank into a gift account. The Christmas luncheon was scheduled for December 17 with a 45‑person limit.

• Approved November meeting minutes
• Approved warrants
• Approved directors’ report
• Fully funded ADA grant for handicap ramp
• Accepted $500 donation from North Brookfield Savings Bank into gift account
• Scheduled Christmas luncheon for Dec 17, 45‑person limit

Water Department

The Board of Water Commissioners will review and approve the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting, hear the superintendent's report, discuss any new business items, and allow brief public comment limited to two minutes.

• Review and approve minutes from 11/10/2025 meeting
• Superintendent's report
• Consider any new business
• Public comment (2‑minute limit)

The Water Commissioners voted unanimously to accept the minutes from the November 10, 2025 meeting. No other actions, such as funding approvals, were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from 11/10/2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The North Brookfield Fire/DPW Renovation Committee will meet to discuss updates from the owner, OPM, and architect. The committee will also review and approve invoices from Colliers, Tecton, and WJMountford.

• Approval of November 20, 2025 minutes
• OPM project update
• Architect project update
• Invoice approval for Colliers
• Invoice approval for Tecton and WJMountford

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to discuss spending, balances, and upcoming events including First Night. The committee will also review Town Forest Policies and discuss future projects for next year.

• Review of Town Forest Policies
• Discussion of spending and balances
• Planning for First Night event
• Discussion of future projects for next year

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the October and November meeting minutes and the pending bills. It authorized $500 for First Night event expenses and a $500 estimate for additional gravel for the 2026 pergola project. The committee also approved revised Town Forest policies with changes. A letter to the Select Board about the picnic table location will be drafted by Brandon.

• Approved October and November meeting minutes
• Approved pending bills
• Approved $500 for First Night event expenses
• Approved $500 estimate for additional gravel for 2026 pergola project
• Approved revised Town Forest policies with changes
• Directed Brandon to draft a letter to the Select Board regarding the picnic table location

Board of Assessors

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

Cultural Council

The North Brookfield Cultural Council is meeting to discuss preparations for First Night 2025.

• Review of plans for First Night 2025

Board of Selectmen

The North Brookfield Board of Selectmen will approve minutes from recent meetings and authorize several warrants for payroll, school, general fund, and construction projects. The board will consider a funding request from Holden Hospital for the police department and receive an update on the National Grid sewer easement. New business includes a resignation, leadership changes for the fire department, a grant application, a fire/highway change order, and various license approvals.

• Approve minutes from 11/18/25, 11/25/25
• Approve warrants for payroll, school, general fund, and construction projects
• Review Holden Hospital funds request for the North Brookfield Police Department
• Update on National Grid sewer easement
• Consider grant application for the North Brookfield Police Department

The Selectmen approved the resignation of Fire Chief Darin Anderson effective November 18, 2025. They then promoted Keith Marshall to Interim Fire Chief, Thomas Bessette to Interim Deputy Fire Chief, and Don Mailing to Interim Assistant Fire Chief. The board also approved payroll warrants, several town fund requests, a state grant application, a fire/highway change order, and all 2026 license renewals.

• Approved payroll warrants: $405,793.29 (Payroll #11), $181,114.42 (School #1044), $622,945.42 (General Fund #1045), $234,077.26 (Construction Projects #1046)
• Denied $585 request for AED battery replacements
• Approved $1,480.82 for Sally Port garage door repair and $933.00 for AED pads
• Accepted resignation of Fire Chief Darin Anderson
• Promoted Keith Marshall to Interim Fire Chief, Thomas Bessette to Interim Deputy Fire Chief, Don Mailing to Interim Assistant Fire Chief
• Approved $35,950 Body Worn Camera grant application (no matching funds required)
• Approved Fire/Highway Change Order 015 (multiple PCO items totaling $23,? total not specified)
• Approved all 2026 license renewals

Sewer Department

The North Brookfield Sewer Commission will review and approve the meeting minutes. Commissioners will consider signing bills, payroll items, abatements and other commitments. The superintendent will report on a DEP site inspection, re‑grading classification, and staffing discussions with the DEP. New business includes a proposed billing schedule and a public hearing on billing changes.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Sign bills, payroll, abatements, and commitments
• Superintendent report on DEP site inspection and staffing
• Proposed sewer billing schedule
• Public hearing on billing changes

The committee unanimously approved the October 9 and November 4, 2025 meeting minutes. Financial updates were presented, including an $80,000 shortfall and plans for quarterly billing, but no formal actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved October 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Haston Free Public Library

The Haston Free Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, review circulation and financial reports, and discuss the current HVAC contract and snow removal duties. The board will also consider the First Night town event.

• Approval of November 3rd, 2025 minutes
• Review of current HVAC company contract
• Review of custodian duties list
• Snow removal procedures
• First Night – Town Event

Downtown Development Committee

The Downtown Development Committee will convene on Dec 1, 2025 to review and approve the previous meeting's minutes. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

The Downtown Development Committee tabled the minutes from the October 6, 2025 and November 3, 2025 meetings. The next committee meeting was scheduled for January 5, 2026. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Oct 6, 2025 minutes tabled
• Nov 3, 2025 minutes tabled
• Next meeting scheduled for Jan 5, 2026

Board of Selectmen

The agenda is procedural boilerplate outlining the posting requirements for the November 25, 2025, meeting of the Board of Selectmen. No specific topics or decisions are listed for the upcoming session.

The Selectmen voted to reject Article 19, which would have transferred $15,000 from free cash to the public schools for sidewalk repairs, and the article was removed. They then unanimously approved removing Articles 20 and 21 from the school agenda. The board also approved the warrant for a Special Town Meeting and adjourned the session.

• Motion to approve Article 19 (transfer $15,000) failed; article removed
• Motion to remove Articles 20 and 21 from school agenda approved unanimously
• Motion to approve Special Town Meeting warrant approved
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved
• Finance Administrator instructed to contact the school and schedule a special meeting with two‑week notice

Cemetery Commission

The North Brookfield Cemetery Commission will meet on November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Haston Library History Room. At this meeting the commission will consider and vote on three items: approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, approval of payroll, and approval of invoices. No other topics are listed.

• Approve Minutes
• Approve Payroll
• Approve Invoices

Haston Free Public Library

The Friends of the Haston Free Public Library will review reports on recent events, including the Haunted House fundraiser and holiday letters to Santa, and provide updates on the GoFundMe campaign, computer inventory, and annual fundraising letters. They will also consider a new "Book Plates – Adopt a Book" initiative. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Report on successful Haunted House Event
• Update on GoFundMe account and Envelope Study
• Update on Holiday – Letters to Santa Event
• Update on computers
• Book Plates – Adopt a Book program

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The Fire‑Highway Building Committee accepted the minutes from the November 6 and October 6 meetings. It approved four invoices totaling $34,? (Bond Sand & Gravel $1,006.23, TC Control $543.41, Thibault Excavation $25,639, Brown Electric $6,895). The committee also nominated and accepted Assistant Chief Tom Bessette to replace former Fire Chief Darin Anderson.

• Accepted minutes from November 6, 2025
• Accepted minutes from October 6, 2025
• Approved Bond Sand & Gravel invoice $1,006.23
• Approved TC Control invoice $543.41
• Approved Thibault Excavation invoice $25,639
• Approved Brown Electric invoice $6,895
• Nominated and accepted Tom Bessette as new committee member

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The North Brookfield Fire/DPW Renovation Committee will meet to approve minutes, review invoices for bond gravel, electrical work, and excavation, and discuss updates from the owner and architect.

• Approval of invoices for Colliers, Tecton, WJMountford, and other vendors
• Review of bond gravel, Brown Electrical, and Thibault Excavating costs
• Discussion of OPM and Architect updates
• Public comments period with a 2-minute limit per speaker
• Determination of the next meeting date

The committee appointed Assistant Chief Tom Bessette as a new member, replacing former Fire Chief Darin Anderson. Four vendor invoices—Bond Gravel ($1,006.23), Brown Electrical ($6,895.00), Thibault Excavating ($25,639), and TC Control Group ($543.41)—were approved unanimously. The committee also decided to pay Kapiloff $17,771.81 for storefront windows and to set aside $1,000 for additional legal fees.

• Appointed Assistant Chief Tom Bessette to committee (unanimous)
• Approved Bond Gravel invoice $1,006.23 (unanimous)
• Approved Brown Electrical invoice $6,895.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Thibault Excavating invoice $25,639 (unanimous)
• Approved TC Control Group invoice $543.41 (unanimous)
• Decided to pay Kapiloff $17,771.81 for storefront windows (unanimous)
• Set aside $1,000 for additional legal fees (unanimous)

Board of Health

The North Brookfield Board of Health will discuss a request from the Food Collaborative to re‑classify its permit. It will also review staffing matters for the town's transfer station and animal inspector positions, and recap the recent Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Day. Additional items include website updates, 2026 permit renewals, and various correspondence.

• Food Collaborative discussion request – permit re‑classification
• Transfer station staffing – appointment of new manager and monitor
• Hiring of a new animal inspector
• HHW Day recap – date, participating towns, and other information
• 2026 renewals – sticker letters, permit letters, SMRP grant, cannabis commission, DEP & 45 Hines Bridge Rd.

The Board unanimously approved a $6,000 grant to fund a reuse‑swap shed at the transfer station. It also agreed to work with the Regional Health Director to give the North Brookfield Food Collaborative a template for a variance proposal. Additional actions included sending a certified letter about a possible illegal dump at 45 Hines Road and reopening the Transfer Station Manager job posting.

• Accepted $6,000 SMRP grant for reuse‑swap shed (unanimous)
• Agreed to provide variance proposal template to Food Collaborative
• Sent certified letter to 45 Hines Road owner requesting inspection
• Decided to reopen Transfer Station Manager job posting
• Planned review of Board website page for updates within a week
• Scheduled renewal letters for food, tobacco, septic permits and transfer‑station stickers
• Committed to submit articles for Dec 10 Special Town Meeting agenda

Planning Board

The board will open at 6:00 PM and consider plot plans for the East Brookfield Road ANR. It will also approve the minutes from the October 22, 2025 meeting, handle mail and calls to Spencer, Brookfield, and CMRPC, and address invoices and receipts. Old business includes the Valley View School solar project with no new updates, and new business covers planning for the December meeting and other items.

• Plot plans for East Brookfield Rd. ANR
• Approve October 22, 2025 meeting minutes
• Mail/Calls to Spencer, Brookfield, CMRPC
• Invoices/Receipts (unspecified amounts)
• Valley View School solar project – no new updates

The North Brookfield Planning Board approved the October 22, 2025 minutes and unanimously recommended a special permit for a four‑unit remodel at 75 School St. with specific occupancy and size conditions. It also approved an ANR lot reconfiguration at 18 and 24 E. Brookfield Rd., and agreed to send a letter to the Board of Selectmen stating the 1892 survey should govern the Valley View School boundary. Finally, the board cancelled the December meeting unless urgent issues arise.

• Approved October 22, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Recommended approval of special permit for 75 School St. remodel with conditions (unanimously)
• Approved ANR plan reconfiguring lots at 18 and 24 E. Brookfield Rd. (unanimously)
• Approved letter to BOS stating 1892 survey governs Valley View School boundary (unanimously)
• Cancelled December 2025 meeting unless urgent matters arise (unanimously)

Board of Selectmen

The North Brookfield Board of Selectmen will approve meeting minutes and several warrants, including payroll and school funds. They will discuss a highway spending request, a budget development policy, and a National Grid sewer easement. New business includes appointing Ryan Daley as police chief, a highway trench fee, a COA grant to St. Vincent’s Community Healthcare Fund, and signing change orders for fire/highway projects and the Mt. Pleasant Street CDBG extension.

• Approve warrants for payroll, school, CDBG, General Fund, and Fire/Highway Project (2)
• Consider Spending Request: Highway
• Appoint Ryan Daley as Police Chief
• Approve COA Grant Award to St. Vincent’s Community Healthcare Fund
• Sign Fire/Highway Change Order 014r1

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will approve minutes from recent meetings and authorize various warrants. They will review spending requests for the highway and senior center, and discuss the budget development policy. New business includes appointing a police chief, a highway trench fee, a grant award, and signing change orders for fire/highway and a CBDG extension project.

• Appoint Ryan Daley as Police Chief
• Consider Highway Trench Fee
• Award COA Grant to St. Vincent’s Community Healthcare Fund
• Sign Fire/Highway Change Order 014r1
• Sign CBDG extension for Mt. Pleasant Street Project

The Board approved the minutes from the November 4 and 12 meetings and authorized several warrants totaling $1,089,322.71. It appointed Lieutenant Ryan Daley as Police Chief, approved the FY27 budget letter, and increased the Highway Department trench fee to $250. The Board also accepted a $1,750 grant, a $2,000 donation, approved a $33,248.60 Fire/Highway change order, and extended the CDBG grant for the Mt. Pleasant Street project.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (Nov 4 & 12 regular and executive sessions)
• Authorized warrants for payroll and fund allocations totaling $1,089,322.71
• Appointed Lieutenant Ryan Daley as Police Chief (pending Mark Smith's exit)
• Approved and sent FY27 budget letter
• Increased Highway trench fee from $30 to $250
• Accepted $1,750 grant from St. Vincent’s Community Healthcare Fund
• Accepted $2,000 donation from Country Bank for the Senior Center
• Approved Fire/Highway Change Order totaling $33,248.60

Cultural Council

The North Brookfield Cultural Council will consider approval of the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes. Afterwards, the council will review grant requests for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Approve minutes of the September 25, 2025 meeting
• Review grant requests for Fiscal Year 2026

The Cultural Council received 21 grant requests totaling $14,545, with $7,595 available. It approved 11 requests in full, approved partial funding for 5 requests, and denied 5 requests. The council retained $1,200 for its own projects to be discussed in 2026. Nancy Waldron was recused from voting on the Christmas request due to a conflict of interest.

• Approved 11 grant requests in full
• Approved partial funding for 5 grant requests
• Denied 5 grant requests
• Retained $1,200 for council projects
• Recused Nancy Waldron from voting on the Christmas request

Board of Selectmen

The posted agenda for the North Brookfield Board of Selectmen on November 12, 2025 contains only the required procedural headings and notices. No specific resolutions, contracts, or public hearings are listed for discussion or decision at this meeting.

The Board voted to sign the Town Administrator contract with Ron Aponte after minor language edits. They also approved entering an executive session for the stated reasons, and later voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:28 PM.

• Approved signing Town Administrator contract with Ron Aponte (vote passed)
• Approved entering executive session for reason 1 and reason 2 (vote passed)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting at 6:28 PM (vote passed)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss the 62 West Brookfield COC item. It will also consider approval of the meeting minutes from October 14 and September 9, 2025. The agenda includes old business items.

• Discussion of 62 West Brookfield COC
• Approve October 14 meeting minutes
• Approve September 9, 2025 meeting minutes
• Old business

Council on Aging - Senior Center

The posted agenda for the North Brookfield Council on Aging meeting contains only standard procedural headings and placeholders. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed. The document includes sections for minutes, attendance, and signatures but no concrete agenda items.

Water Department

The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items for discussion or decision. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are mentioned. The meeting notice follows MGL Chapter 30A requirements.

The board approved the previous meeting minutes and voted unanimously to continue supporting Superintendent Jamie Flamand in handling a resident's threatening emails. No other substantive actions were taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes from 9/15/25 & 10/9/25 – vote unanimous
• Supported Superintendent Jamie Flamand regarding resident complaints – vote unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – vote unanimous

Finance Committee

The provided agenda is a blank template and contains no specific discussion topics or decision items.

The committee approved the minutes from the October meeting. Other items such as budget concerns, guardrail repair funding, possible ambulance regionalization, and hiring of a police chief and town administrator were discussed but no further actions were decided.

• Approved October meeting minutes

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The committee accepted the September 25 and October 9 meeting minutes. It approved several invoices, including a $386,672 payment to WJ Mountford, and authorized PCOs for ceiling insulation up to $8,500, a $5,848.08 change order, and $2,929.91 for ceiling fans. The board also moved $15,000 from the material and testing budget to site work. The meeting was adjourned at 4:56 p.m.

• Accepted September 25, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Accepted October 9, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Approved WJ Mountford invoice #15 for $386,672 (motion passed)
• Approved ceiling insulation up to $8,500 (PCO064) (motion passed)
• Approved change order $5,848.08 (PCO061) (motion passed)
• Approved purchase of two ceiling fans $2,929.91 (PCO063) (motion passed)
• Reallocated $15,000 from material/testing to site work (decision made)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:56 p.m. (motion passed)

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The North Brookfield Fire/DPW Renovation Committee will meet to discuss updates from the owner, OPM, and the architect. The committee will also review and approve invoices from Colliers, Tecton, and WJMountford.

• Approval of invoices for Colliers
• Approval of invoices for Tecton
• Approval of invoices for WJMountford
• Architect project update

The Fire/DPW Renovation Committee unanimously approved several invoices, including a $386,672 payment to WJ Mountford, $10,570.60 to Colliers, $3,050 to Tecton Architects, a $9,882 telecom invoice, and an $11,850.93 gear‑locker invoice. The committee also approved the electrical inspector’s disconnect requirement and held the Bond Construction gravel invoice pending clarification. Prior meeting minutes from September 25 and October 9 were approved unanimously.

• Approved WJ Mountford invoice $386,672 (unanimous)
• Approved Colliers OPM invoice $10,570.60 (unanimous)
• Approved Tecton Architects invoice $3,050.00 (unanimous)
• Approved telecom invoice #1568 $9,882.00 (unanimous)
• Approved gear lockers invoice $11,850.93 from Whitmore Public Safety (unanimous)
• Approved electrical inspector disconnect motion (unanimous)
• Held Bond Construction gravel invoice pending clarification
• Approved September 25 and October 9 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will consider approval of the previous meeting’s minutes. Members will review the town’s current spending balances and upcoming events such as First Night. The committee will also discuss future projects and review policies for the Town Forest. A comment period is provided for public input.

• Approval of minutes
• Discussion of spending and balances
• Review of upcoming events, including First Night
• Discussion of future projects
• Review of Town Forest policies

The Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed the finance report and noted receipt of $225 from the WooSox. They reported on recent events, confirmed planning for First Night and the July 4th celebration, and listed materials ordered for winter projects and upcoming 2026 projects. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will interview a candidate for Police Chief and discuss a budget development policy. The board is also reviewing financial requests for the Highway department and a grant application for Community Impact IT.

• Interview for Police Chief candidate
• Reserve Fund and Spending requests for Highway
• Grant application for Community Impact IT
• Budget Development Policy discussion
• Approval of payroll, school, town debt, general fund, and fire/highway project warrants

The Selectmen approved the minutes from the October meetings and authorized payroll and other warrants totaling $1,613,? (see warrants). They approved $3,500 from the reserve fund for guard‑rail repairs on Waite Corner Road and a $25,000 spending request for highway equipment. The safety committee report was accepted and CivicPlus was chosen as the town’s new website vendor. A motion to appoint Lieutenant Ryan Daley as Police Chief was made, but the vote outcome was not recorded.

• Approved minutes of 10/21/2025 and 10/27/2025 (motion moved by Kay, seconded by Gilman)
• Approved payroll and fund warrants totaling $1,613,? (motion moved by Kay, seconded by Gilman)
• Approved $3,500 reserve fund for guardrail on Waite Corner Rd (four Finance Committee members voted to approve)
• Approved $25,000 spending request for highway equipment repairs (motion moved by Gilman, seconded by Kay)
• Accepted Safety Committee report (motion moved by Gilman, seconded by Petraitis)
• Selected CivicPlus as town website vendor (motion moved by Kay, seconded by Gilman)
• Motion to appoint Ryan Daley as Police Chief made (outcome not recorded)

Sewer Department

The North Brookfield Sewer Department will meet to approve minutes, sign bills, and receive reports on finances and facility planning. The meeting will also include a public comment period.

• Approve minutes
• Sign bills, payroll, abatements, and commitments
• Superintendent Report
• Financial updates
• Facility planning updates

The Board unanimously approved the September 8 and October 7, 2025 Sewer Committee meeting minutes. They also approved the signed abatements and commitments. The town decided to terminate its contract with the current septage hauler. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved abatements and commitments (unanimous)
• Decided to discontinue business with current septage hauler (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Haston Free Public Library

The Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting and hear the Library Director’s report on circulation, finances, and programs. They will receive updates on the bee issue, lower‑level restoration inspection, computer equipment, and snow removal. New business includes reviewing the custodian’s duties list and the current HVAC company contract.

• Approve minutes from the meeting of October 6, 2025
• Library Director’s financial report
• Update on lower‑level restoration inspection
• Review custodian’s list of duties
• Review current HVAC company contract

Downtown Development Committee

The agenda for the Downtown Development Committee meeting on November 3, 2025, is procedural. It lists the meeting location and topics but does not include specific agenda items or decisions.

• Meeting location: Public building
• Meeting date: 2025-11-03
• Meeting body: Downtown Development Committee
• Meeting notice requirement: Filed in Town Clerk's Office at least 48 hours prior

The committee received a recap of the Complete Streets Project and noted that J & L are installing cobblestone stamped concrete on a sidewalk. Members are waiting for a cost estimate for additional sidewalk work at the Congregational church and noted possible funding shortfall. The group announced the formation of a North Brookfield Business Coalition with its first meeting set for November 13. No motions were adopted or voted on at this meeting.

Downtown Development Committee

The committee will receive updates on Complete Streets/Shared Streets grant projects. Members will also discuss the Vibram Collaborative and goals for the NB Business Collaborative.

• Update on Complete Streets/Shared Streets Grant Projects
• Update on Vibram Collaborative
• Update on NB Business Collaborative goals

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes, payroll, and invoices. The meeting is scheduled for October 27 at the Walnut Grove Cemetery-Shed.

• Approval of minutes
• Approval of payroll
• Approval of invoices

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda is a blank template and contains no specific discussion items or decisions for this meeting.

The Board approved the appointment of Ron Aponte as Town Administrator. An executive session was scheduled for November 4 to discuss town‑administrative contracts. The Board also set a separate executive session to address the STRAP Grant irregularity. The meeting was recessed and later adjourned.

• Recess approved (motion by Ralph Kay, seconded by Jamie Gilman)
• Appointment of Ron Aponte as Town Administrator approved (unanimous agreement)
• Executive session scheduled for Nov 4 to discuss TA contracts
• Separate executive session ordered to address STRAP Grant irregularity
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Jamie Gilman, seconded by Ralph Kay)

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The North Brookfield Fire/DPW Renovation Committee will meet to approve minutes and invoices related to the renovation project. The agenda includes updates from the owner, OPM, and the architect, as well as a public comment session.

• Approval of minutes from September 25, October 6, and October 9, 2025
• Approval of invoices from Colliers, Tecton, and WJMountford
• Updates from Owner/Committee, OPM, and Architect
• Public comments with a 2-minute limit
• Determination of the next meeting date

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss volunteer opportunities for the town's Halloween events, review the layout of cars and food service on the Town Common, and consider any new business items brought up at the meeting.

• Volunteer opportunities for Halloween celebrations
• Layout of cars and food service on the Town Common
• Any new business items raised by committee members

The Parks and Recreation Committee met on October 23, 2025, with all members present. The members discussed the layout of cars, lighting, and fire apparatus for the upcoming Halloween event, as well as food and candy donations and the cleanup plan. The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 pm.

Planning Board

The North Brookfield Planning Board will meet to conduct a public hearing regarding the Zoning Map. The board will also discuss potential ideas for a sign bylaw.

• Public hearing on Zoning Map at 6:15PM
• Discussion of sign bylaw adoption ideas
• CMRPC quarterly meeting summary provided by Brandon

The Planning Board unanimously approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It also unanimously approved a motion for Chair Bill King to draft a letter to Zoning Enforcement Officer John Couture on behalf of the North Brookfield Food Collaborative. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Chair draft letter to John Couture for Food Collaborative (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will approve minutes from the October 7 meeting and approve several warrants. They will review a spending request for the North Brookfield Fire Department and receive updates on police chief hiring, a municipal paving project, and other town matters. Additional items include grant applications, a cemetery gift, and a pending decision on the town website.

• Spending Request: NBFD
• Police Chief Hiring Update
• Massachusetts Municipal Paving Project Update
• Accept Gift: Cemetery
• Parks & Rec: Expression of Interest for ECO Grant

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will approve the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting and authorize several warrants, including payroll and project items. They will review a financial spending request for the North Brookfield Fire Department. Updates will be given on the police chief hiring, the state paving project, and grant opportunities for parks and the Council on Aging.

• Approve minutes from 10/7/2025
• Approve warrants for payroll, school, general, projects, and CMRPC
• Review spending request for NBFD
• Police chief hiring update
• Massachusetts Municipal Paving Project update

Board of Selectmen

The North Brookfield Board of Selectmen will review and approve minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting and several warrants. They will consider a spending request for the North Brookfield Fire Department and receive updates on the police chief hiring, the Massachusetts Municipal Paving Project, and grant opportunities for parks and the Council on Aging. The meeting also includes public comment, announcements, and a pending decision on the town website.

• Approve minutes from 10/7/2025
• Approve warrants: payroll, school, general, projects, CMRPC
• Spending request for North Brookfield Fire Department
• Police Chief hiring update
• Massachusetts Municipal Paving Project update

The Selectmen approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting and authorized several warrants totaling over $1.2 million. They approved a $1,000 laptop purchase for the fire department and voted to advertise the Police Chief position. The board also approved moving forward with the STRAP Grant process and appointed Jason Petraitis as the grant administrator.

• Approved October 7 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved Payroll #8 ($370,030.14), School #1031 ($93,923.32), CDBG #1032 ($8,855.01), General Fund #1033 ($370,808.94), Projects #1034 ($416,592.20)
• Approved $1,000 laptop purchase for Fire Department
• Approved advertising the Police Chief position
• Approved proceeding with the STRAP Grant process
• Appointed Jason Petraitis as STRAP Grant administrator

Council on Aging - Senior Center

The North Brookfield Council on Aging will review and approve the minutes from the previous meeting. No specific agenda items, contracts, or policy proposals are listed. The meeting will follow standard procedural steps as outlined in the agenda template.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss a contract related to current valuations. This is the only substantive item listed on the agenda.

• Review of contract for current valuations

Board of Health

The North Brookfield Board of Health will review and approve the minutes from its September 17, 2025 meeting. It will consider staffing updates for the Transfer Station and the appointment of a new Animal Inspector, and will discuss details for HHW Day. New business includes a discussion with the Cannabis Control Commission and Green Gold Group, as well as a DEP matter concerning 45 Hines Bridge Rd. The board will also receive an LRPHC update and handle FOIA correspondence.

• Review and approve minutes of the 9/17/2025 meeting
• Consider new Transfer Station Manager and Monitor
• Consider appointment of new Animal Inspector
• Discuss Cannabis Control Commission and Green Gold Group
• Discuss DEP issue at 45 Hines Bridge Rd.

The Board of Health reviewed and approved the October 9, 2025 meeting minutes. They also signed the payroll and warrant sheets. No other formal decisions were recorded in the meeting.

• Approved 9/17/2025 meeting minutes
• Signed payroll and warrant sheets

Emergency Management Agency

The North Brookfield Emergency Management Agency will review several old‑business items, including the deposit of Hannaford checks, a resignation letter, grant status updates, and updates to its comprehensive plan and IDs. It will also discuss new‑business topics such as volunteer list additions, 2024 inventory scheduling, an auction of X‑Ray and soda machines, and follow‑up on memoranda of understanding. Announcements include upcoming meetings and reminders for ethics and emergency‑management training tests.

• Deposit of Hannaford checks (old business)
• Grant updates: Tech/WiFi for AOC and EMPG 2023 reimbursement status, 2024 SPARQ funds
• Auction update on X‑Ray and soda machines
• Follow‑up on MOUs with BOS and BOH
• 2024 inventory scheduling: trailer, light tower, and signboard

Emergency Management Agency

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider a complaint from Amy Yanover about multiple businesses and contractors using 45 Hines Bridge Road under lease agreements, which may exceed appropriate land use and pose environmental risks. The commission will also vote to approve the minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting.

• Discuss Amy Yanover’s concerns about land use at 45 Hines Bridge Road
• Review environmental risks from multiple businesses and contractors operating there
• Consider lease agreement compliance for the site
• Approve September 9, 2025 meeting minutes

Sewer Department

The North Brookfield Sewer Department will discuss a proposal to change billing from biannual to quarterly and to combine water and sewer charges on a single bill. Public comments will be accepted, limited to two minutes per speaker. The meeting is scheduled for October 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM in the Police Department Conference Room.

• Propose moving from biannual to quarterly billing and combining water and sewer on one bill

The Select Board decided that water service may be discontinued for properties that fail to pay sewer charges, after the superintendent confirmed the town has authority to do so. The decision was made unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned with all members in favor.

• Approved discontinuation of water service for nonpayment of sewer charges (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (unanimous)

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The North Brookfield Fire/DPW Renovation Committee will meet to approve minutes, review updates from the owner and architect, and authorize payment for invoices from Colliers, Tecton, and WJMountford.

• Approval of September 25 and October 6, 2025 minutes
• Review of Owner/Committee and Architect updates
• Approval of invoices from Colliers, Tecton, and WJMountford
• Public comments period with 2-minute limit
• Determination of next meeting date

The committee approved several invoices, including $7,450 to Tecton Architects, $9,262.20 to Colliers OPM, $399,880 to WJ Mountford, $128.24 and $438.77 to Bond Construction Corp, $2,000 for masonry repairs, and $2,904.74 for steel doors and a window. A motion to use paving funds for window replacement in the apparatus building was also approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved use of paving funds for window replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Tecton Architects invoice $7,450.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Colliers OPM invoice $9,262.20 (unanimous)
• Approved WJ Mountford invoice $399,880.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Bond Construction Corp invoices $128.24 and $438.77 (unanimous)
• Authorized up to $2,000.00 for masonry repairs at the fire station (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,904.74 to purchase 2 steel doors and a window from Howe Lumber (unanimous)

Water Department

The Board of Water Commissioners will discuss quarterly billing for water and sewer together with the Sewer Commissioners and the Board of Selectmen. The meeting will also include the Water Superintendent’s Report.

• Discussion on quarterly water and sewer billing (joint with Sewer Commissioners and Selectmen)
• Water Superintendent’s Report

The board received a report that Milton CAT repaired the water system generator, replacing the auto switch and motherboard so it now starts automatically during outages. The board then voted to accept the proposed water by-law changes as written, with a motion by Tim Nason, seconded by Patrick Gustafson, and the vote was unanimous. The meeting was adjourned at 6:36 PM.

• Approved water by-law changes (unanimous)

Sewer Department

The Sewer Department will meet to review financial updates and facility planning. The body will also discuss several new business items, including quarterly billing and equipment replacement.

• Fire Apparatus Building sewer tie-in
• Lawn mower replacement
• Quarterly billing
• Deduct meters

The board signed the pending commitments and abatements. A motion to dissolve the Sewer Commissioners was made, seconded and approved unanimously. The superintendent will update the deduct‑meter rules and have them signed, and a new separator discharge was connected to the sanitary line. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Signed pending commitments/abatements (no vote recorded)
• Dissolved Sewer Commissioners (all in favor)
• Superintendent to update deduct‑meter rules and obtain signatures
• Connected new separator discharge to existing sanitary line
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The North Brookfield Board of Selectmen will approve minutes from September 23 and 24, 2025, and authorize payroll, school, general, and project warrants. Financial items and several old‑business topics such as the STRAP Grant, permitting software, the town website, and a COA survey will be discussed. New‑business items include accepting resignations, appointing an assessor, reviewing Fire/Highway Change Order 013r1, and considering the Cultural Council’s annual grant application.

• Approve minutes for 9/23/2025 and 9/24/2025
• Approve payroll, school, general, and project warrants
• Discuss STRAP Grant
• Consider Fire/Highway Change Order 013r1
• Review Cultural Council annual grant application

The Selectmen approved the minutes of the September 23 meeting and authorized payroll, school, general fund and project expenditures totaling $1,444,417.73. They voted to reject the $1,000,000 STRAP grant for sidewalks. The Board accepted the resignations of all three Sewer Commissioners and Police Chief Mark Smith. A motion was approved to bring the town‑website vendor decision (CivicPlus vs. Catalis) back for discussion in two weeks.

• Approved September 23 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Authorized Payroll #7 ($367,842.18), School #1028 ($244,112.49), General Fund #1029 ($300,917.95) and Projects #1030 ($531,547.11) (motion passed)
• Rejected the $1,000,000 STRAP sidewalk grant (motion passed)
• Accepted resignations of Sewer Commissioners Charlie Haddock, Kevin Valeri, and Don Smith (motion passed)
• Accepted resignation of Police Chief Mark Smith (motion passed)
• Motion to revisit town‑website vendor selection in two weeks (motion passed)

Haston Free Public Library

The Board of Trustees will review the Library Director's financial and circulation reports. The board is scheduled to discuss ongoing roof repairs, lower-level restoration, and computer equipment.

• Update on roof repair and study
• Lower-level restoration and MIIA Insurance
• Public and staff computer updates
• Director's Review
• Potential bee issue

Downtown Development Committee

The committee discussed the Complete Streets and Shared Streets grants, including an extended deadline for the Shared Streets grant. Members talked about using the grant for sidewalk upgrades on School Street with Vibram and noted the need for further discussion with the Board of Selectmen. Jack McClintock formally resigned from the committee, and the group considered future project priorities for 2026. No motions were voted on or approved during this meeting.

Finance Committee

The agenda for the North Brookfield Finance Committee meeting on 2025-10-06 contains no specific agenda items. It includes the required notice language, placeholders for minutes review and approval, and sections for motions, documents, and signatures. No rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed.

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific topics for discussion or decision.

Board of Selectmen

The October 6, 2025 North Brookfield Board of Selectmen agenda contains only boilerplate items required by state law, such as meeting notice timing and minutes approval. No specific rezoning, contracts, ordinances, fee changes, or public hearings are listed. The agenda does not indicate any substantive decisions or discussions for this meeting.

Board of Health

The North Brookfield Board of Health will meet on October 6, 2025 at 4 PM via Zoom. The agenda lists one item: conducting interviews for open positions within the board. No other matters are noted.

• Conduct interviews for open positions

DOT Decorate Our Town

The North Brookfield DOT will review the inventory of decorations and discuss finalizing the parade details. The meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 9:00 am in the Town House. No decisions are recorded as finalized in this agenda.

• Inventory of decorations
• Discussion to finalize parade details

Parks and Recreation Committee

The North Brookfield Parks and Recreation Committee will meet on October 2 at 5:00 pm in the town offices. The agenda includes approval of the previous meeting’s minutes, a review of spending balances, and discussion of upcoming events such as Trunk‑or‑Treat and First Night. Members will also consider wrapping up projects before winter, examine future spending needs, and review town forest policies. An open comment period will close the meeting.

• Approval of minutes
• Review of spending balances
• Planning for Trunk‑or‑Treat and First Night events
• Discussion of future spending needs
• Review of Town Forest policies

The committee approved using ARPA funds to purchase mulch, grass seed and a tic‑tac‑toe game for the common. It also approved new signage and park rules at South Common entrance, the shed and North Common entrance, covering vehicle, alcohol and dog policies. A site preparation for a pergola was scheduled for October 11, with Jason Petrais to dig and lay gravel. The April 9th and September meeting minutes were read and approved.

• Approved ARPA funds purchase of mulch, grass seed, and tic‑tac‑toe game for the common
• Approved new signage and park rules at South Common entrance, shed, and North Common entrance
• Scheduled pergola site preparation for October 11 with Jason Petrais to dig and lay gravel
• Approved April 9th meeting minutes
• Approved September meeting minutes

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission is meeting to approve previous meeting minutes, payroll, and invoices.

• Approval of payroll
• Approval of invoices
• Approval of minutes

Town Administrator Search Commitee

The agenda provided is a blank template and does not list specific discussion topics or actions for this meeting.

Board of Assessors

The agenda posted for the September 25, 2025 Board of Assessors meeting contains only procedural notices required by MGL Chapter 30A § 18‑25. No specific assessment, contract, or ordinance items are listed. The agenda references filing and posting requirements and mentions a public building location, but provides no further details.

The Board of Assessors moved to accept a $26,763.05 motor‑vehicle commitment and a $1,094.40/ $174.39 motor‑vehicle abatement turnover. It also proposed new assessed values for six properties for the 2026 preliminary real‑estate revaluation. The meeting was formally dissolved with a recorded affirmative vote.

• Motion to accept #5 motor vehicle commitment of $26,763.05 (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to accept #3 motor vehicle abatement turnover ($1,094.40 for 2024, $174.39 for 2025) (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to adjust 2026 preliminary real‑estate values for 18 Bigelow Rd, 145 School St, 58 Shore Rd, 94 Summer St, 83 Ward St (outcome not recorded)
• Motion to dissolve the meeting (approved, vote: yes)

Cultural Council

The council will approve the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. It will review the 2025 financial status and a 2026 grant from the state. Old business includes updates on the Peace Pole projects, the 2026 grant timeline, and the migration of documents from Google. New business includes selecting a new treasurer, planning a First Night event, and noting a regional meeting on September 29 in Worcester.

• Approve minutes of August 5, 2025
• Review 2025 financial status and 2026 state grant
• Discuss Peace Pole projects for 2025
• Consider appointment of new treasurer
• Plan First Night event

Finance Committee

The North Brookfield Finance Committee agenda for September 25, 2025 contains only the required procedural headings and notices. No specific rezoning, contract, ordinance, fee change, or public hearing items are listed. The agenda follows the town's standard format for meeting notices and minutes approval.

The committee approved the August 14, 2025 minutes. Members unanimously elected Joe T. as Chair, Chet as Vice Chair, and Roger as Secretary. Department liaison assignments were approved, designating specific members to each town department. The committee also adopted a procedure to email budget policy documents for independent member voting.

• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Elected Joe T. as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Chet as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Roger as Secretary (unanimous)
• Assigned department liaisons: Roger–Sewer/Water, Chet–Fire, Bob–Police, Bill–Library/Highway, Mike–Senior Center, Joe–School/Town Office
• Adopted procedure to email budget policy documents for independent vote (unanimous)

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The North Brookfield Fire/DPW Renovation Committee will meet to discuss updates from the owner, OPM, and the architect. The committee will also consider the approval of invoices from Colliers, Tecton, and WJMountford.

• Approval of September 11, 2025 minutes
• Review of OPM and Architect updates
• Approval of Colliers invoice
• Approval of Tecton invoice
• Approval of WJMountford invoice

The committee unanimously accepted the September 11, 2025 minutes. It also approved a credit change order of $15,257.29 for the fire station apparatus building. Members voted to use paving funds for a $50,000 window replacement at the apparatus building. The committee approved a Granite Group invoice for $13,101.99 for a separator tank.

• Accepted September 11, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved $15,257.29 credit change order for fire building (unanimously)
• Approved use of paving funds for window replacement (unanimously)
• Approved Granite Group invoice $13,101.99 for separator tank (unanimously)

Board of Selectmen

The agenda for the September 24, 2025, meeting of the North Brookfield Board of Selectmen is procedural boilerplate. It does not list any specific topics, motions, or decisions to be discussed.

The Selectmen discussed a proposal to purchase permitting software from GoGov after reviewing demos and consulting other communities. Tara Hayes will contact GoGov for additional information and share it with the board. The group agreed to hold a follow‑up meeting to consider the purchase, potentially using the upcoming Community Compact IT Grant.

• Tara to obtain answers from GoGov and share information – agreed
• Follow‑up meeting to be scheduled to consider software purchase – agreed

Planning Board

The Planning Board will open at 6:00 PM, review plot plans, and approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It will consider signing a bylaw and discuss ideas for adoption. A public hearing on the zoning map is scheduled for 6:15 PM. The board will also receive a quarterly meeting summary from CMRPC and address other items.

• Approve meeting minutes of August 20, 2025
• Consider signing a bylaw – ideas to adopt
• Public hearing on the zoning map at 6:15 PM
• Review plot plans
• Review invoices/receipts

The Planning Board accepted the August 20 minutes by unanimous vote. The board opened a public hearing at 6:18 p.m., then later closed the hearing and resumed regular business, both unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote. Chair King discussed possible solar projects, but no action was taken.

• Approved August 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Opened public hearing at 6:18 p.m. (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing and resumed regular meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen will approve minutes from the September 2, 9, and 15 meetings and approve warrants for payroll, school, general, and wastewater/treatment/fire/highway projects. They will discuss an easement issue with National Grid and consider a change order for the FY21 Community Development Block Grant Mt. Pleasant Street project, along with updates on the senior center and sewer commissioner matters. The agenda also includes public comment, announcements about upcoming sewer bills and hydrant flushing, and a possible executive‑session segment.

• Approval of minutes from 9/2/2025, 9/9/2025, and 9/15/2025
• Approval of warrants for payroll, school, general, and wastewater/treatment/fire/highway projects
• Old business: National Grid sewer easement
• New business: Change order for FY21 CDBG Mt. Pleasant Street project
• Announcements: Sewer bills due 10/2/2025 and hydrant flushing 10/1‑10/31/2025

The Selectmen approved the minutes from three prior meetings and authorized five warrants covering payroll, school expenses, general funds, and wastewater/Fire/Highway debt. They appointed Leslie Murray and Mark Anderson to the Decorate Our Town Committee. The board agreed to move toward quarterly sewer billing and to separate the $100 minimum fee and $130 usage fee on the next sewer bill.

• Approved minutes of 9/2/2025, 9/9/2025, and 9/15/2025
• Approved Payroll warrant #6 for $349,463.94
• Approved School warrant #1023 for $137,235.53
• Approved School warrant #2 #1024 for $331.49
• Approved General warrant #1025 for $115,148.12
• Approved Waste Water/Fire/Highway Debt warrant #1026 for $1,287,762.56
• Appointed Leslie Murray and Mark Anderson to the Decorate Our Town Committee
• Agreed to pursue quarterly sewer billing and to separate the $100 minimum and $130 usage fees on the next bill

Haston Free Public Library

The Board of Trustees will review old‑business items including an update on the library roof repair study and the lower‑level restoration with MIIA Insurance. In new business, trustees will discuss the Directors’ Review and plans for public and staff computers. The meeting also includes the director’s report on circulation, finances, and programs, and approval of minutes from June 2, 2025.

• Approval of minutes from the June 2, 2025 meeting
• Update on roof repair and study
• Lower‑level restoration and MIIA Insurance
• Discussion of Directors' Review
• Public computers and staff computers

Board of Health

The North Brookfield Board of Health will review and approve the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes and consider new correspondence. It will discuss old and new business items including staffing and projects for the recycling center, the animal inspector position and a Deborah Young interview, town grant management policy and HHW day, flu/COVID clinics, complaints, inspection updates, LRPHC staffing, and financial updates. Any unforeseen new business may also be addressed.

• Review and approve August 20, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss staffing and projects for the Recycling Center
• Consider animal inspector position and Deborah Young interview
• Review town grant management policy and HHW (Household Hazardous Waste) day
• Discuss flu/COVID clinics and financial updates

The board voted unanimously to uphold the resignation of the Transfer Station Manager and to post a listing for the open position. An interview was held to consider Deborah Young for the Animal Inspector role, but no appointment was made. The board also completed signing of payroll and warrants.

• Uphold Transfer Station Manager resignation; motion passed unanimously (3-0)
• Authorize posting of job listing for open Transfer Station Manager position
• Complete signing of payroll and warrants (no vote recorded)

Town Administrator Search Commitee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific discussion topics or decisions were listed for this meeting.

Board of Selectmen

The September 15, 2025 Board of Selectmen agenda for North Brookfield includes only standard procedural sections. No specific items, such as rezoning proposals, contracts, or ordinance discussions, are listed. The agenda consists of placeholders for meeting notices, minutes approval, and document exhibits.

The Board approved the appointment of Meghan Carney as Collector Clerk after a motion and second. The Board approved sending a memo about the new grant‑procedure for Parks & Rec. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 AM.

• Appointed Meghan Carney as Collector Clerk (motion passed)
• Approved memo on grant procedure (motion passed)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:15 AM (motion passed)

Water Department

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet on September 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM at the North Brookfield Water Treatment Facility. They will review and approve the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting, hear the superintendent’s report, discuss a water department by‑law, and consider any new business. Items listed are those anticipated by the chair, though other topics may be raised as permitted by law.

• Approve minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting
• Superintendent report
• Discussion of water department by‑law
• Consideration of new business

The Board approved the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It then unanimously adopted proposed water by‑law amendments, which raise several fees and allow vehicle removal at the owner's expense. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved water by‑law changes: vehicle‑blocking removal, demand fee $20→$30, tie‑in fee $2,000→$2,500, existing tie‑in fee $500→$750, service line inspection fee $0→$150 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The North Brookfield Fire/DPW Renovation Committee will meet to receive updates from the owner, OPM, and the architect. The committee will also review and approve invoices for Colliers, Tecton, and WJMountford.

• Approval of August 14, 2025 minutes
• Project updates from OPM and Architect
• Invoice approval for Colliers
• Invoice approval for Tecton
• Invoice approval for WJMountford

The committee approved multiple invoices including a $271,199 payment to WJ Mountford and a $5,000 fuel oil tank proposal, and voted to use paving funds for window replacement at the apparatus building. Several change orders were accepted for inclusion in the next change order, with one held pending roofing completion. No public comments were made.

• Approved WJ Mountford Application 13 for $271,199 (unanimous)
• Approved Tecton invoice $7,950 (unanimous)
• Approved Colliers invoice $9,352.60 (unanimous)
• Approved TC Control Group invoice $830.26 (unanimous)
• Approved Tasse fuel oil tank proposal not to exceed $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved window replacement using paving funds (unanimous)
• Accepted PCOs 41, 42, 44, 45 for next change order
• Held PCO 43 ($12,000 credit) until roofing complete

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to approve payroll, school, and general warrants. The board is considering the appointment of A. Smichinski as Animal Control Officer and a highway employee recommendation. The meeting includes a discussion on signing an MEI authorization for energy management.

• Appointment of A. Smichinski as Animal Control Officer
• Highway employee recommendation
• MEI Authorization for energy management via Roger Brooks
• Approval of payroll, school, general, and fire/highway warrants
• MIIA Risk Management Grant Award announcement

Board of Selectmen

The Board will approve the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and a series of warrants covering payroll, school, general, fire/highway, and a highway building purchase debt. It will also review financial items, discuss senior COA surveys, and consider appointing Animal Control Officer A. Smichinski and a highway employee recommendation.

• Approve September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• Approve payroll warrant
• Approve school warrant
• Appoint Animal Control Officer A. Smichinski
• Consider highway employee recommendation

The Selectmen approved payroll warrants totaling $1,752,331.47. They appointed Alixandra Smichinski as the town's Animal Control Officer. They authorized the hire of Patrick Shea as a Highway Department driver/laborer pending reference checks. They signed the Mass Energy Insight grant authorization letter. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved payroll warrants #5, #1019, #1020, #1021, #1022 totaling $1,752,331.47 (vote passed)
• Appointed Alixandra Smichinski as Animal Control Officer (vote passed)
• Authorized hiring of Patrick Shea as Highway Department driver/laborer pending reference checks (vote passed)
• Signed Mass Energy Insight program authorization letter (vote passed)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Sewer Department

The North Brookfield Sewer Commission will meet to approve minutes, sign bills and payroll, and hear a superintendent’s report. Financial updates include a commitment for FY26 sewer billing, and facility planning will discuss a contract amendment with Kleinfelder. New business covers quotes for a Bigelow Street pump install, a replacement F-350 truck, and spare parts for pump stations.

• FY26 1S Billing commitment
• Kleinfelder contract amendment request
• Bigelow Street Pump Install quote
• F-350 replacement quote
• Spare parts for pump stations quote

The commissioners approved Kleinfelder's contract amendment request #2 after a motion and second. They also approved placing a request for a new F350 truck on the November Special Town Meeting agenda. A one‑time abatement of a resident's sewer bill was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Kleinfelder contract amendment request #2 (unanimous)
• Approved placing new F350 truck request on November Special Town Meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved one‑time abatement of Mr. Muise's sewer bill (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Town Administrator Search Commitee

This is a procedural meeting of the North Brookfield Town Administrator Search Committee. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

Council on Aging - Senior Center

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific topics for discussion or decision.

Water Department

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review previous minutes and receive a report from the Superintendent. The board is scheduled to discuss Water Department By-Laws.

• Water Department By-Law Discussion

Sewer Department

The North Brookfield Sewer Commission will interview a candidate for the Assistant Superintendent position and review a quote for a new F-350 truck. Public comments are permitted for up to 2 minutes per speaker.

• Interview for Assistant Superintendent Position
• Quote review for F-350 truck purchase

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes. The body will also review and approve payroll and invoices.

• Approval of payroll
• Approval of invoices
• Approval of minutes

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.

The Board approved the minutes from the August 26 meeting and adopted the NBPD Cruiser Policy. They appointed Lindsey Rockwood to lead the Decorate Our Town committee. The Board discussed website provider options and a Community Impact IT grant but did not make a decision on either.

• Approved minutes of 8/26/25 (motion passed)
• Approved NBPD Cruiser Policy (motion passed)
• Appointed Lindsey Rockwood to the Decorate Our Town committee (motion passed)
• Discussed website provider options (CivicPlus vs. Catalis) – no decision made
• Considered applying for Community Impact IT grant – no decision made

Board of Selectmen

The North Brookfield Board of Selectmen will meet to approve minutes from August 19, 2025, and warrants for payroll, school, general, fire/highway, recapture, and debt. They will also review a spending request, discuss a National Grid sewer easement, accept resignations, and hear public comments. No major decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from 8/19/2025
• Warrants for payroll, school, general, fire/highway, recapture, and debt
• National Grid: Sewer Easement discussion
• Accept resignations

The Board approved the minutes of the August 19 meeting, approved a series of warrants covering payroll, school, general, fire/highway, recapture and debt payments totaling $679,613.46, and approved a $1,200 cemetery tree removal request. It also accepted the resignations of Michelle Petrai’s from the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals and of Brianna Walther as Collector Clerk. The National Grid sewer easement proposal was not decided and will be researched further.

• Approved minutes of the 8/19/25 Board of Selectmen meeting
• Approved Payroll #4 ($267,166.24), School #1013 ($97,480.43), General #1015 ($95,757.61), Fire/Highway #1016 ($177,457.88), Recapture #1017 ($142.08) and Debt #1018 ($41,609.22) warrants
• Approved $1,200 cemetery tree removal request
• Accepted resignation of Michelle Petrai’s from Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals
• Accepted resignation of Brianna Walther as Collector Clerk
• Special Town Meeting article passed transferring $846.37 from Highway Prior Year 2025 to 2024
• Adjourned the meeting

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific discussion items or decisions were listed for this meeting.

Council on Aging - Senior Center

The council accepted the resignation of Outreach Coordinator Josie Baragwanath. It voted to suspend Tri‑Valley meals on Mondays until more staff are hired. The board approved posting a job advertisement on the town website and two newspapers, adjusted weekly staffing hours, and discontinued the senior center's Facebook page, moving notices to northbrookfield.net.

• Accepted resignation of Outreach Coordinator Josie Baragwanath (approved)
• Suspended Tri‑Valley meals on Mondays until additional staff hired (approved)
• Authorized posting of job opening on town website and two newspapers (approved)
• Adjusted weekly staff hours to Mon 9‑1, Tue 9‑1, Fri 9:30‑10:30 (approved)
• Discontinued senior center Facebook page; notices to continue on northbrookfield.net (approved)
• "Friends of NBCOA" given dedicated email address and P.O. Box (implemented)
• Senior volunteers to provide cookies for Trunk‑or‑Treat night (planned)
• Ralph’s suggestion to mail a senior survey noted (discussed)

Sewer Department

The North Brookfield Sewer Commission will meet to discuss potential sewer rate increases. The meeting will be held in the Sewer Department Conference Room on August 20, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. Public comments will be accepted from the audience.

• Discussion of Sewer Rate Increases
• Public Comments period open
• Meeting location: Sewer Department Conference Room
• Meeting date: August 20, 2025
• Meeting time: 5:30 p.m.

The board discussed and voted on a new sewer rate structure, setting a minimum user fee of $230.00 for up to 5,000 gallons and a rate of $0.0165 per gallon above that level. The minutes do not record the vote tally or the final approval status of the rate proposal. At 7:40 p.m., a motion to adjourn was made, seconded, and approved unanimously.

• Voted on new sewer rate structure (outcome not recorded)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen agenda is a boilerplate procedural document outlining posting requirements under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, § 18-25. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed for this meeting.

The Board of Selectmen approved a $104,137.69 change order for the Apparatus Building. It also approved several Fire Department spending requests, signed police grant agreements totaling $61,878.88, and adopted new Job Hazard Analysis and Near‑Miss policies. Additionally, the board rescinded the use of Holden Funds for a police breathalyzer repair and approved a $1,731.60 USPS survey mailing for the Senior Center.

• Approved $104,137.69 Change Order 011 for Apparatus Building
• Approved $355 Fire Department gas meter purchase
• Approved $380 Fire Department assistant chief helmet purchase
• Approved $1,731.60 USPS survey mailing for Senior Center
• Signed $40,000 NBPD JAG grant for taser replacement
• Signed $21,878.88 Municipal Road Safety grant
• Adopted Job Hazard Analysis and Near‑Miss policies
• Rescinded Holden Funds for police breathalyzer repair

Board of Health

The North Brookfield Board of Health will meet to discuss and vote on the revocation of a permit for Northeast Classic Engineering. The board will also discuss operations at the Transfer Station.

• Vote to revoke or maintain North Brookfield Septic Installer Permit #25-07 (Northeast Classic Engineering)
• Discussion of Transfer Station operations

The Board of Health voted unanimously to revoke the septic installer’s permit (#25-07) held by Northeast Classic Engineering after homeowners reported substandard workmanship and violations of Title V regulations. The Board will issue a formal revocation letter via certified mail. The Board also completed signing payroll and warrant slips and held a general discussion on Transfer Station operations, with no decisions made on that topic. No new correspondence was reviewed.

• Revoked septic installer’s permit #25-07 for Northeast Classic Engineering (unanimous vote)
• Completed signing of payroll and warrant slips
• Held discussion on Transfer Station operations (no decision)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review options for a zoning map change in the Summer St./Bigelow St. area. The board will also consider plot plans for Brickyard Rd. and Town Farm Rd. and discuss a Host Community Equity Bylaw for medical marijuana.

• Plot plans for Murray-Brickyard Rd. ANR and Croteau-Town Farm Rd. ANR
• Zoning Map change options for Summer St./Bigelow St. area
• Host Community Equity Bylaw for medical marijuana
• Sign Bylaw discussion
• Recommendation for CMRPC delegate and Capital Improvement Pl. Comm. representative

The Planning Board approved the July 16 minutes unanimously. It voted 4‑1 to change the zoning map from Residence Open District (R30) to Residence Central District (R11) for the Summer St., Bigelow St., and Downey Rd. area and scheduled a public hearing for September 24. The board also approved four plot‑plan submissions, appointed a new board member and alternate delegate, and recommended a special garage permit to the ZBA.

• Approved July 16 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved zoning map change R30 to R11 (4-1)
• Approved Town Farm Road Plot Plan (unanimous)
• Approved Brickyard Road Plot Plan (unanimous)
• Appointed Sadie Kiley as Planning Board member (unanimous)
• Recommended Hodges garage special permit to ZBA (4-0, 1 abstain)
• Appointed Bill King as alternate delegate to CMRPC (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The North Brookfield Board of Selectmen meeting agenda is a boilerplate procedural notice. It outlines posting requirements under state law and provides a template for meeting minutes, including attendance, motions, and document lists. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to approve the minutes from a prior meeting, the current payroll, and outstanding invoices. The agenda lists only procedural and administrative items with no substantive decisions or discussions.

• Approve minutes from prior meeting
• Approve payroll
• Approve invoices

Town Administrator Search Commitee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific topics for discussion or decision.

Finance Committee

This Finance Committee meeting agenda is only procedural boilerplate. It outlines the legal posting requirements for meeting notices under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30A, § 18-25, with no substantive items listed for discussion or decision.

The committee approved the July 31, 2025 meeting minutes. They voted to support a single‑warrant article for the August 26, 2025 special town meeting that allocates the National Grid electricity bill cost of $6,923 between the town and a renovation project. The committee assigned Joe to draft a letter to the Board of Selectmen with concerns and suggestions about the Complete Streets and Shared Streets grants. They recommended that a “Clerk of the Works” be identified for both the Complete Streets and Shared Streets projects.

• Approved July 31, 2025 minutes (motion passed)
• Supported single warrant article allocating $6,923 electricity bill (motion passed)
• Assigned Joe to draft letter to BOS on grant concerns
• Recommended identifying a Clerk of the Works for Complete Streets grant
• Recommended identifying a Clerk of the Works for Shared Streets project

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

The committee voted unanimously to use paving funds for the fire station window replacement. It also approved three invoices: Tecton Architects for $11,282.42, Colliers OPM for $10,607.40, and WJ Mountford for $161,164.00. All motions passed without opposition.

• Approved use of paving funds for window replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Tecton Architects invoice #48382 for $11,282.42 (unanimous)
• Approved Colliers OPM invoice #1066712 for $10,607.40 (unanimous)
• Approved WJ Mountford invoice (Application 12) for $161,164.00 (unanimous)
• Approved July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:48 PM (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The North Brookfield Parks and Recreation Committee will hold its regular meeting on August 14 at 5 PM in Town Offices. The agenda contains only procedural items (balances, events, projects) and open discussion; no decisions or dollar amounts are specified.

The Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed and signed several FY 2025 bills. The board voted to fund the repair of the old mower at the Town Forest Park shed. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Signed FY 2025 bills (financial report)
• Approved funding for repair of old mower at Town Forest Park shed

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will approve minutes and warrants for payroll, general, school, projects, and debt. The agenda includes appointments for the Planning Board, School Committee, and the North Brookfield Fire Department.

• Approval of warrants (payroll, general, school, projects, debt)
• FY26 Appointment Correction
• NBFD Appointment & Promotion
• Planning Board and School Committee appointments
• Highway: Bid Awards

The Selectmen approved the minutes from the August 5 meeting after a minor correction. They authorized five warrants totaling $1,705,800.34 for payroll, school, general, project and debt expenses, and approved a $1,642.80 postage payment for the Council on Aging. The board also appointed new members to several committees, including the Planning Board, Cultural Council, School Committee, Downtown Development Committee, and named Thomas Bessete as Assistant Fire Chief.

• Approved minutes of 8/5/2025 with correction
• Approved Payroll #3 warrant $279,166.00
• Approved School #1009 warrant $39,478.02
• Approved General warrant #1010 $442,300.52
• Approved Projects warrant #1011 $476,416.25
• Approved Debt warrant #1012 $468,439.55
• Approved $1,642.80 postage for Council on Aging
• Appointed Thomas Bessete as Assistant Fire Chief

Council on Aging - Senior Center

The agenda for the Council on Aging meeting is a standard procedural template. It lists the required posting and filing notices under MGL Chapter 30A and provides a blank form for recording meeting minutes, motions, and attendance.

• Meeting posting and agenda filing requirements
• Blank minutes review and approval form
• Blank attendance tracking for members present and absent
• Blank section for meeting motions and discussion summary
• Blank section for documents and exhibits

The council approved the minutes from the July meeting. The board also discussed upcoming events, including an August cookout with over 60 sign‑ups, Halloween refreshments, and a September program titled "Life with Bill" to be presented through a Cultural Council grant. An outreach coordinator posting will appear in the Quabog Current newspaper for two weeks.

• Approved July meeting minutes

Downtown Development Committee

The Downtown Development Committee discussed updates on the Heart and Soul collaboration, the Complete Streets Project, a new grant application process, and parking lot coordination, but did not approve any actions. Two items from prior minutes—one dated May 19, 2025 and another dated June 16, 2025—were each tabled for consideration at the next meeting. No vote tallies were recorded.

• May 19, 2025 item tabled to next meeting
• June 16, 2025 item tabled to next meeting

Water Department

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review and approve the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting and receive a superintendent report. The meeting will also include the recognition of Valley View students.

• Review and approve minutes from June 16, 2025
• Superintendent Report
• Recognition of Valley View students
• New Business

The Board of Water Commissioners approved the minutes from the June 16, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the August 11, 2025 meeting was also passed unanimously. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet to review financial records and discuss projects for 2025. The body is also reviewing its mission statement and establishing key dates for the 2026 grant process.

• Appointment of new members Heather and Aurora
• Financials for Tequila Mockingbird
• Proposed changes to the mission statement
• Planning for the Peace Pole and other 2025 projects
• Establishment of 2026 grant process key dates

The Cultural Council approved the minutes from the April and June meetings. It approved paying the remaining $200 balance for the Tequila Mockingbird performance after Parks & Rec contributed $200. A free gaming event was scheduled at the library for August 23, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Assignments were made for social‑media guidelines, mission‑statement revision, and a CORI check, and the Peace Pole installation was delayed pending space clearance.

• Approved meeting minutes from April and June Cultural Council meetings
• Approved payment of the remaining $200 for the Tequila Mockingbird performance
• Scheduled free gaming event at the library on August 23, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
• Assigned Nancy to review town guidelines for expanding social‑media venues
• Assigned Karen to revise the mission statement per new guidelines
• Assigned MaryBeth Kularski to conduct a CORI check before the new policy is adopted
• Noted delay of Peace Pole installation due to lack of space clearance

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

The Board approved the minutes from July, adopted PCO 034, and authorized extra funds for a construction change directive up to $6,000. They scheduled a Special Town Meeting for August 26 at 6:00 pm and promoted Thomas Bessete to Assistant Fire Chief. The dog‑licensing bylaw changes were tabled for two weeks, and the Board approved a $15,000 purchase of turnout gear and accepted a donated wireless access point for the Senior Center.

• Approved minutes of 7/22/25 and 7/29/25
• Approved PCO 034 – proposal request 18
• Approved additional CCD funds up to $6,000
• Scheduled Special Town Meeting on Aug 26 at 6:00 pm
• Promoted Thomas Bessete to Assistant Fire Chief
• Tabled dog licensing bylaw discussion for two weeks
• Approved $15,000 purchase of turnout gear for Fire Department
• Accepted donation of Ubiqui U7 Pro wireless access point for Senior Center

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to conduct routine administrative business. The agenda consists of approving previous minutes, payroll, and invoices.

• Approval of minutes
• Approval of payroll
• Approval of invoices

Sewer Department

The Sewer Commission will meet to review financial and facility planning updates. The body will also discuss a National Grid easement under new business.

• National Grid Easement

Finance Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.

The committee approved the minutes from the June 2 and July 17, 2025 meetings. Both approvals were moved and seconded by members and passed by vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 7 p.m. No other actions were decided.

• Approved June 2, 2025 minutes (motion by Bob F., seconded by Chet L.) – passed
• Approved July 17, 2025 minutes (motion by Chet, seconded by Roger) – passed
• Adjourned meeting at 7 p.m. (motion by Bill, seconded by Chet) – passed

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to approve various payroll and general warrants. The agenda includes a funds request from Holden Hospital for the North Brookfield Police Department and a discussion on town grant policies.

• Holden Hospital Funds Request for NBPD
• FY26 Appointments
• Grant Policy/Procedure for the Town of North Brookfield
• Senior Center updates

The Board of Selectmen approved the FY26 appointments for all town officials. It also approved payroll and related warrants totaling $667,190.31, and authorized the use of $9,518 Holden Hospital funds plus $1,659 for NBPD breathalyzer repairs. The grant management policy was adopted, and a senior‑center survey will be mailed to residents age 60 and older.

• Approved FY26 appointments for all town officials
• Approved payroll and related warrants totaling $667,190.31
• Approved use of $9,518 Holden Hospital funds and $1,659 for NBPD breathalyzer repairs
• Approved grant management policy and procedure
• Approved senior‑center survey to be mailed to residents 60+
• Approved minutes and executive minutes of 7/15/25, 7/1/25, and 7/8/25

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The North Brookfield Fire/DPW Renovation Committee will meet to receive updates from the owner, OPM, and the architect. The committee will also consider the approval of invoices from Colliers, Tecton, and WJMountford.

• Approval of Colliers invoice
• Approval of Tecton invoice
• Approval of WJMountford invoice
• Project updates from OPM and Architect

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

The Selectmen voted to approve a letter authorizing BSC Group to request an additional $100,000 for the Complete Streets project, moving the grant total to $500,000. They also approved placing the Litle Park under Parks and Rec for ongoing maintenance, and signed the updated Community Emergency Management Plan. Employee Handbook updates on paid time off, CORI checks, and attendance policy were recorded.

• Approved signing letter to BSC Group and MassDOT for Complete Streets grant (motion moved by Kay, seconded by Gilman)
• Approved moving Litle Park under Parks and Rec for maintenance (motion moved by Gilman, seconded by Kay)
• Approved signing the Community Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) (motion moved by Gilman, seconded by Kay)
• Recorded three updates to the Employee Handbook: paid time off clause, CORI check clause, attendance policy addition
• No minutes were approved (minutes incomplete)
• Discussed need for additional $100,000 for Complete Streets grant (no formal decision)
• Discussed Parks and Rec signage and equipment needs (no formal decision)
• Discussed grant tracking process and Finance Committee role (no formal decision)

Council on Aging - Senior Center

The council voted to accept the resignation of Outreach Coordinator Josie Baragwanath. It also approved suspending the Tri‑Valley Monday meals until more staff are hired. Additional motions approved posting a job opening, adjusting weekly center hours, and ending the Facebook page while keeping notices on the town website.

• Accepted resignation of Outreach Coordinator Josie Baragwanath (motion passed)
• Suspended Tri‑Valley meals on Monday until additional staff hired (motion passed)
• Approved posting of job opening on town website and two newspapers (motion passed)
• Adjusted senior center weekly hours to Mon/Tue 9‑1, Fri 9:30‑10:30 (motion passed)
• Discontinued senior center Facebook page; continue notices on northbrookfield.net (motion passed)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review options for a Zoning Map change in the Summer St./Bigelow St. area. The board will also discuss the Sign Bylaw and the use of CMRPC LPA hours by the Board of Selectmen and Assessors.

• Zoning Map change options for Summer St./Bigelow St. area
• Sign Bylaw discussion
• CMRPC LPA hours use by BOS and Assessors

The Planning Board approved the June 25 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to allocate 12 of its 22 LPA hours to the Board of Selectmen, with the remaining hours going to the Assessors, also unanimously. The board postponed further discussion of the proposed Summer St./Bigelow St. zoning map change until additional members are appointed. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved June 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Allocated 12 LPA hours to BOS, remaining to Assessors (unanimous)
• Postponed zoning map change discussion pending new members (decision to wait)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The North Brookfield Board of Health will meet to review previous minutes and correspondence. The board is scheduled to discuss the appointment of an LRPHC Regional Health Agent.

• LRPHC Regional Health Agent Appointment

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to approve payroll, general, and school warrants. The agenda includes discussions on spending and transfer requests, as well as planning for community events.

• One day liquor license for Still Hart’s on 9/13/25
• Mass Save Municipal Energy Manager Grant Funding press release
• Parks & Rec Laser Show
• Parks & Rec/NBEMA Halloween planning
• Spending and transfer requests

The Board approved FY25 payroll ($123,020.72) and FY25 voucher ($734,015.36), as well as FY26 payroll ($140,877.80) and several FY26 vouchers. It also approved a $2,075.77 highway repair contract, a one‑day liquor license for Söll Hart’s Café, and the MassSave press release. The Board accepted Tara Hayes’ resignation and appointed Suzanne Phipps, Mike Kularski, and Heather Croteau to various committees. No motions were denied.

• Approved FY25 payroll $123,020.72
• Approved FY25 voucher $734,015.36
• Approved FY26 payroll $140,877.80
• Approved FY26 vouchers totaling $533,? (School $52,628.82, General $459,189.45, Fire/Highway $21,947.05)
• Approved $2,075.77 highway repair contract with Ballard Diesel
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Söll Hart’s Café on Sep 13, 2025
• Approved MassSave press release
• Appointed Suzanne Phipps as full member of Council on Aging

Finance Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

The Finance Committee unanimously approved a series of budget transfers for several town departments, including a $9,000 move for the Sewer Department. All listed transfers were adopted without opposition. The committee also recommended changes to its membership, appointing Kathy as an Alternate and Roger as a member.

• Approved $9,000 Sewer Department transfer from Solid Waste Disposal to Repair/Maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved $2,639.24 Police Department transfer from FinCom Reserve to Salary Overtime (unanimous)
• Approved 12 Board of Selectmen transfers, e.g., $6,880.81 to Street Lighting (unanimous)
• Approved $500.00 and $250.00 Parks and Recreation transfers (unanimous)
• Approved $45.00 and $102.49 Accountant transfers (unanimous)
• Approved $85.59, $48.52, $291.90, and $4.13 Town House transfers (unanimous)
• Approved $550.00, $1,350.00, and $2,040.00 Board of Health transfers (unanimous)
• Recommended Finance Committee member changes: Kathy as Alternate, Roger as member (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

The Selectmen approved the town’s FY26 ambulance services contract and signed the Police Chief’s contract amendment. They also authorized work to repair a town stormwater pipe on 10 Spring Street, adopted Spencer’s bylaw enforcement policy, and increased the cemetery groundskeeper’s hourly wage to $20. A request to allow 19 Carter to use the Town House was approved, while the proposed Eversource/NG/MassSave grant funding letter was rejected. Additionally, 27 fiscal‑year transfer requests and one reserve fund request were approved.

• Approved 27 fiscal‑year transfer requests and 1 reserve fund request
• Approved start of work to repair town stormwater pipe at 10 Spring Street
• Adopted Spencer’s bylaw enforcement policy
• Approved cemetery groundskeeper Earl McKay’s pay increase to $20/hr
• Approved Trish Miller’s request to bring 19 Carter to the Town House
• Approved signing of the Police Chief’s contract amendment
• Approved signing of the ambulance services contract for FY26
• Rejected the Eversource/NG/MassSave grant funding letter

Conservation Commission

The commission voted to approve the Request for Determination, issuing a negative determination for the Smith Hanson Road electric distribution service project within the 100‑foot buffer zone. The negative determination exempts the work from the Wetlands Protection Act, but tree work remains subject to jurisdiction. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved negative determination for Smith Hanson Road electric distribution project (vote not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting unanimously

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss several requests for determination and project updates. The meeting includes reviews of electric utility work and a residential garage proposal.

• New England Power Company activities at the Lashaway 525 Substation at 39 East Brookfield Road
• Request for Determination of Applicability for the 16 Smith Hanson Road Electric Distribution Service Project
• Proposed detached 26’X26’ garage at 7 Woodland Ave.
• Certificate of Completion issuance for Samuel Van Dam at 38 Degrees North
• EQLT priority habitat parcel decision letter by Andrew Wiewel

The Conservation Commission voted to approve a Request for Determination that resulted in a negative determination for the Smith Hanson Road electric distribution service project within the 100‑foot buffer zone adjacent to a vegetated wetland. The determination notes that the work is exempt under the WPA but tree work is not, and the project will proceed under the negative determination. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved negative determination for Smith Hanson Road electric distribution project
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to conduct routine administrative business. The agenda consists of approving previous minutes, payroll, and invoices.

• Approval of payroll
• Approval of invoices
• Approval of minutes

Sewer Department

The Sewer Commission will meet to review financial updates and facility planning. The body will also handle routine administrative tasks including payroll and bill signing.

• Financial updates
• Facility planning updates
• Approval of minutes
• Signing of bills, payroll, abatements, and commitments

The board approved the June 2, 2025 meeting minutes and signed all bills, payroll, and abatements. They tabled the proposal to add a sewer‑bill line for upgrade debt. Several funding and project actions were approved, including moving a congressional spending request for clarifier repairs to the next review stage and obtaining approval to apply for an SRF loan for the same work.

• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed bills, payroll, abatements and commitments
• Tabled discussion on adding a sewer‑bill line for upgrade debt
• Approved congressional direct spending request for clarifier repairs to move to second round
• Received approval to apply for SRF loan to repair clarifiers
• Commissioners asked for a quote to replace main gate ($2,950)
• Approved study with National Grid on energy incentives (≈ $4,000 cost)
• Agreed to check prior billing records for St. Claire Ave resident (settlement $700 abatement)

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific topics for discussion or decision.

Parks and Recreation Committee

The committee accepted the minutes from the June meeting. Parks & Rec announced a partnership with NBEMA for the upcoming Trunk or Treat event. The committee decided to cancel the planned laser light show.

• Accepted June meeting minutes
• Partnered with NBEMA for Trunk or Treat event
• Cancelled laser light show

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to approve payroll, general, and school warrants. The agenda includes discussions on building use for the COA and Friends of COA, as well as funding for a secondary clarifier.

• Sewer Superintendent Secondary Clarifier Funding (SRF)
• COA/Friends of COA building use
• Approval of payroll, general, and school warrants
• Financial transfer requests

The Selectmen approved the minutes from five prior meetings. They approved FY25 payroll and several fund vouchers totaling $1,221,357.51 and FY26 vouchers totaling $1,257,404.70. They approved four small fund transfers and four fire/highway change orders totaling $23,970.17. They also approved moving forward with the State Revolving Fund loan application for the wastewater clarifier upgrades.

• Approved minutes of 5/16/25 Tri-Board Meeting (motion passed)
• Approved minutes of 6/3/25 Board of Selectmen meeting (motion passed)
• Approved FY25 Payroll #27 ($329,022.99) and related vouchers ($277,228.11 General Fund, $126,105.51 School, $368,789.89 Waste Water Treatment Plant Upgrades FY26, $888,614.81 FY26 General Fund and Scholarships) (motion passed)
• Approved transfer of $100.00 from Town Collector Clerk to Town Collector Postage Machine (motion passed)
• Approved transfer of $550.00 from BOH Recycling Monitor Salaries to Recycling Electricity (motion passed)
• Approved transfer of $1,350.00 from BOH Clerk Salary to BOH Purchase of Service Title V (motion passed)
• Approved transfer of $2,040.00 from BOH Food Inspector Salary to BOH Purchase of Service Title V (motion passed)
• Approved fire/highway change orders PCO 0321r1 ($3,852.70), PCO 031 ($408.80), PCO 029r4 ($17,330.83), PCO 033 ($2,378.84) as Change Order #10 (motion passed)

Town Administrator Search Commitee

The search committee decided to condense the HR section into Personnel Management and keep the insurance line in the job description. They agreed to rewrite sections as bullet points and assigned Jim and Joe to revise the description. Joe will gather advertising cost information, obtain a prior questionnaire, and the group will create a scoring system for candidates. The next meeting was set for July 14, 2025 at 6 pm in the Senior Center.

• Condense HR section into Personnel Management – agreed
• Retain line about TA involvement in insurance – agreed
• Use bullet points for Liaison Between Boards section – agreed
• Jim and Joe to rewrite job description with bullet points – assigned
• Joe to obtain advertising pricing options – assigned
• Joe to ask Mary Beth for previous interview questionnaire – assigned
• Develop candidate questionnaire and scoring system – planned
• Next meeting scheduled for July 14, 2025 at 6 pm at Senior Center – set

Zoning Board of Appeals

The provided agenda is a blank template and contains no specific items for discussion or decision.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review options for a zoning map change in the Summer St./Bigelow St. area. The board will also discuss the use of CMRPC LPA hours by the Board of Selectmen and assessors.

• Zoning map change options for Summer St./Bigelow St. area
• CMRPC LPA hours use by BOS and assessors
• Sign Bylaw discussion

The board unanimously approved the May 22 minutes. It also approved a special permit for a craft workshop and its signage. The board discussed a proposed zoning district change from R30 to R11 but deferred a decision to the next town meeting. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved May 22 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for craft workshop and signage (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific discussion items or decisions were listed for this meeting.

The Selectmen voted to approve several spending items, including a $1,708 repair for Rescue 1 fire‑truck lights and a $1,000 radio purchase for the emergency‑management association. They also approved three fund transfers: $500 from Animal Control to Vehicle Repair, $9,000 from Solid Waste Disposal to Repairs & Maintenance, and $150 from Training to Expense. Additional actions included signing Change Order #9 for the Fire Apparatus Building, renewing the town’s drone insurance for $2,989, and signing the FY26 P‑D Cleaning contract.

• Approved $1,708 repair of Rescue 1 fire‑truck lights (unanimous vote)
• Approved $1,000 purchase of radios for NBEMA (unanimous vote)
• Approved $500 transfer from Animal Control to Vehicle Repair (unanimous vote)
• Approved $9,000 transfer from Solid Waste Disposal to Repairs & Maintenance (unanimous vote)
• Approved $150 transfer from Training to Expense for Conservation Committee (unanimous vote)
• Approved Change Order #9 for Fire Apparatus Building (unanimous vote)
• Approved renewal of Drone Insurance policy at $2,989 (unanimous vote)
• Approved signing of P‑D Cleaning contract for FY26 budget (unanimous vote)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to approve previous meeting minutes. The body will also review and approve payroll and invoices.

• Approval of payroll
• Approval of invoices
• Approval of minutes

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific discussion items or decisions were listed for this meeting.

Board of Health

The North Brookfield Board of Health will conduct a public hearing regarding tobacco sales in town. The board will also review the Atlas contract and receive updates from the LRPHC.

• Public hearing on Town Tobacco Sales
• Resigning of Atlas Contract
• LRPHC updates
• Discussion of signing warrants and payroll

The Board voted unanimously to pursue violations against North Brookfield Liquors and Vape City for selling flavored, tobacco‑filled cigars banned statewide. It also voted unanimously to grant a 36‑month Continue Without a Finding (CWOF) to North Brookfield Farms and Bob’s Liquor Store for offering tobacco‑enhancing hemp wraps. Additional unanimous motions approved signing the MHOA contract, the ATLAS contract, and other administrative documents. The meeting was adjourned after all items were addressed.

• Pursue violations against North Brookfield Liquors and Vape City – passed unanimously
• Grant CWOF (36 months) to North Brookfield Farms and Bob’s Liquor Store – passed unanimously
• Sign MHOA Memorandum and Annual Contract – passed unanimously
• Sign advance Board of Health Warrants and payroll sheets – passed unanimously
• Sign town’s ATLAS contract for an additional year – passed unanimously
• Authorize Health Inspector McKenzie to revisit 80 Grove St. for assessment – passed unanimously
• Move to New Business – passed unanimously
• Adjourn the meeting – passed unanimously

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to approve payroll, general, and school warrants. The agenda includes a presentation by Representative Berthiaume and a discussion on by-law enforcement.

• Appointment of new Water Department employee
• PARC Grant Application sign off
• Approval of Payroll, General, and School warrants
• Transfer requests for financial items
• By-law enforcement discussion

The Selectmen approved several financial warrants totaling over $1.2 million, appointed Lindsey Rockwood as Administrative Assistant to the Water Department, and authorized a $2,557.44 highway equipment purchase and a $1,307.62 library reserve fund request. They also approved signing the letter to apply for the PARC Grant for town‑common improvements. The meeting concluded with an adjournment motion.

• Approved minutes from 5/27/25 and 5/29/25 executive session
• Approved payroll and voucher warrants (total $1,239,? ??) including Payroll #26 $528,663.97 and other vouchers
• Appointed Lindsey Rockwood as Administrative Assistant to the Water Department
• Approved $2,557.44 highway spending request for backhoe cylinder piston replacement
• Approved $1,307.62 Library Reserve Fund Request for electricity bills
• Approved signing the letter to apply for the PARC Grant (basketball, pickleball, walking path)
• Adjourned the meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to conduct an executive session. The session is designated for collective bargaining purposes.

• Executive session for collective bargaining

Town Administrator Search Commitee

The provided agenda is a blank template and contains no specific discussion items or decisions for this meeting.

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific topics for discussion or decision.

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

Downtown Development Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific discussion topics or decisions were listed for this meeting.

The Downtown Development Committee voted not to reapply for the parking grant, opting to seek private funding instead. The committee is separating the Complete Streets and Shared Streets grant scopes for better coordination. Ongoing discussions about the School Street Grant and a Heart & Soul collaborative were noted, with future meetings planned.

• Decided not to reapply for Parking Grant (no vote tally recorded)

Water Department

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to reorganize the board and conduct an interview for an administrative assistant. The board will also review the superintendent's report and the minutes from the May 12, 2025 meeting.

• Reorganization of the Board of Water Commissioners
• Administrative Assistant interview
• Superintendent Report

The board approved the May 12, 2025 minutes unanimously. They voted unanimously to keep Tim Nason as chair of the Board. They unanimously appointed Lindsey Rockwood as the administrative assistant. The meeting was adjourned at 6:20 PM.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Reappointed Tim Nason as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Lindsey Rockwood as Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission is meeting to review previous minutes and discuss several maintenance issues. The body will address repairs and infrastructure needs across town cemeteries.

• Tree removal at Cutter Cemetery
• Truck repairs
• Water leaks at Walnut Grove Cemetery

Finance Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.

The Selectmen approved the FY26 town budget and voted to raise the Emergency Squad contract from $70,000 to $110,000. They also cancelled the scheduled Special Town Meeting, approved a small reserve fund request, and authorized a one‑day liquor license waiver. Additional approvals included a police budget transfer, the Cabot insurance policy, and a revision of the Finance Committee’s by‑law role.

• Approved FY26 budget as written
• Increased Emergency Squad line item to $110,000
• Cancelled the Special Town Meeting scheduled for June 24
• Approved reserve fund request of $3,405.78
• Approved one‑day liquor license waiver for June 27
• Approved $3,439.10 transfer from Animal Control to Police overtime
• Approved signing of Cabot insurance policy for FY26
• Approved revision of Finance Committee role in town by‑laws

Conservation Commission

The North Brookfield Conservation Commission met at 7:00 p.m. and received an update on East Quabbin Land Trust properties at 61 Bates and nearby lots, noting they are not buildable and that a conservation restriction may be pursued if the land can be acquired. The commission then unanimously approved the May 2025 minutes and adjourned the meeting.

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

Council on Aging - Senior Center

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific topics for discussion or decision.

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The North Brookfield Fire/DPW Renovation Committee will meet to discuss updates from the architect and the Owner's Project Manager (OPM). The committee will also consider the approval of invoices from Colliers, Tecton, and WJMountford.

• Approval of invoices for Colliers
• Approval of invoices for Tecton
• Approval of invoices for WJMountford
• Architect update
• OPM update

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to conduct collective bargaining and discuss strategy regarding Police Union negotiations. The board will also review and discuss a contract with the PD during the open session.

• Executive session for Police Union negotiations
• Review and discussion of PD contract

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks and Recreation Committee will review financial spending and balances. The body will discuss events on the common, a softball group, and various projects and encroachments.

• Financial report on spending and balances
• Events on the Common (concerts/movies)
• Soft Ball Group
• Projects
• Encroachment

The Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed the financial report, cancelled May and June movie screenings, and planned upcoming events such as Halloween, Woosox Brookfields Night and July 4, 2026. It evaluated a softball group application and several park improvement projects, and noted a boundary dispute for an encroachment area. No motions were approved, denied, or tabled.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to vote on the budget and sign warrants for Annual and Special Town Meetings. The session includes reviews of payroll, general, and school warrants, as well as various financial requests.

• Vote to approve the budget
• Signing of Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Signing of Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Spending, Transfer, and Reserve Fund requests
• Discussion with CMRPC-Jeff Howland

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to approve payroll, general, and school warrants. The board is scheduled to sign warrants for both the Annual and Special Town Meetings.

• Signing of Annual Town Meeting Warrant
• Signing of Special Town Meeting Warrant
• Review of spending, transfer, and reserve fund requests
• Discussion with CMRPC-Jeff Howland

The Board approved Payroll Warrant #25 for $394,700.08 and related school and general‑fund vouchers. It approved Cemetery repair and tree‑removal costs, a Highway Department backhoe repair payment, and several internal fund transfers plus a $6,000 reserve fund request for the Fire Department. The Board appointed Donald Gilleše as Water Commissioner to fill the vacancy. It also approved the town’s letter of support for CMRPC to apply for the STRAP grant for ADA‑compliant sidewalk improvements.

• Approved Payroll Warrant #25 ($394,700.08) and vouchers #1099 ($219,399.58) & #1100 ($77,990.24)
• Approved Cemetery payments: $647.70 to Country Auto Body, $1,000.00 to Rusty’s Tree Service, $2,496.00 to E.M. Thibeault Excavating
• Approved Highway Department payment $380.00 to United Construction for backhoe repair
• Approved multiple internal fund transfers (e.g., $61.20 Collector Clerk Salary → Collector Postage; $1,857 Fire Training Salary → Fire Salary; $2,000 Care of Tree Warden Salary → Tree Maintenance; $7,214.07 Snow & Ice Vehicle Repair → Snow & Ice Salary; $2,161.19 Snow & Ice Sand → Snow & Ice Salt; $2,838.81 Snow & Ice Sand → Snow & Ice Salary; $281.81 Highway Salary → Highway Snow & Ice Gas; $39,181.10 Highway Salary → Snow & Ice Salt)
• Approved $6,000 reserve fund transfer to Fire Salary
• Appointed Donald Gilleše as Water Commissioner
• Approved letter of support for CMRPC to apply for the STRAP grant

Finance Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific discussion items or decisions were listed for this meeting.

The committee approved the minutes from May 22, 2025 and May 27, 2025 after a motion and second, adding a levy sheet reference. The minutes from May 14, 2025 were not approved because a majority of members present at that meeting were absent, and the five‑year school budget comparison sheet was added for future approval. The meeting was adjourned by motion and second.

• Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (as amended)
• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (as amended)
• Did not approve May 14, 2025 minutes due to insufficient attendance
• Added five‑year school budget comparison sheet for future approval
• Adjourned meeting at 11:05 am

Sewer Department

The Sewer Commission will meet to review financial updates and facility planning. The body will also discuss the Superintendent's report and approve minutes.

• Financial updates
• Facility planning updates
• Superintendent Report
• Approval of bills, payroll, and abatements

The Sewer Commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the April 28, 2025 meeting and signed all pending bills, payroll items, and abatements. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. The superintendent reported a pilot test of a new phosphorus‑removal chemical beginning June 2 and noted progress on the admin building and pavement work. Scheduled sewer main cleanings were set for June 3‑4, and the board discussed applying for an SRF loan for clarifier work.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Signed bills, payroll, and abatements/commitments
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (unanimous)
• Scheduled sewer main cleaning for June 3‑4, 2025

Haston Free Public Library

The Board of Trustees will review the Library Director's reports on finances and circulation. The board is discussing ongoing roof repairs, lower level restoration, and a leak in the Community Room.

• Update on roof repair and study
• Lower level restoration and MIIA Insurance
• Leak in Community Room

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

Safety Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific topics for discussion or decision.

The committee was informed that MassDOT will pave the road from the New Braintree line to Spring Street this year. MassDOT will determine placement of sidewalks, crosswalks, and handicap ramps unless the town provides guidance. The DOT is required to install handicap ramps between 148 and Spring Street to meet ADA standards, and will produce a design for the town before contracting Lynch to pave. The committee expressed intent to review existing sidewalks and curbing to develop a plan for comparison with the DOT’s design.

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific discussion items or decisions were listed for this meeting.

Board of Selectmen

The provided document is a blank meeting template and does not contain any specific topics, decisions, or discussion items for this meeting.

The Board approved Brianna Walther as the new Collector Clerk. It also approved the subordination agreement for the existing loans on 31 Forest Street, appointed Glenn Laswell as a highway driver/operator, promoted Bill O’Toole to Grade 2 Step 6, authorized a $1,250 payment to United Drain for pipe work, and named Joe Trentacosta to the Fire/Highway Building Committee. All motions were adopted without recorded opposition. The meeting was adjourned at 7:51 PM.

• Appointed Brianna Walther as Collector Clerk
• Approved subordination agreement for loans on 31 Forest St
• Appointed Glenn Laswell as driver/operator for Highway Department
• Promoted Bill O’Toole to Grade 2, Step 6
• Approved $1,250 payment to United Drain for pipe unclogging
• Appointed Joe Trentacosta to Fire/Highway Building Committee
• Adjourned the meeting

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting agenda is a boilerplate template with no substantive items listed. It outlines the legal posting requirements for meeting notices under Massachusetts General Laws but does not include any specific topics, decisions, or discussions anticipated for this meeting.

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The provided agenda is a procedural boilerplate template. No specific discussion items, decisions, or projects are listed for this meeting.

Planning Board

The North Brookfield Planning Board will meet to discuss routine items and a public hearing for a proposed zoning amendment. The board will also review plot plans and approve meeting minutes from April 16, 2025.

• Public hearing for proposed zoning amendment (Atty. Berthiaume representing Toomey-Lovett)
• Review of plot plan for TB Build ANR plan on Smith Hanson Rd.
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 16, 2025
• Review of Spencer notice of decision and Worcester Registry plan signature sheet

The Planning Board unanimously approved ANR plans for 12‑16 Smith Hanson Rd and for 4‑6 Winter St. It also voted to give a favorable recommendation letter to the Zoning Board of Appeals for Buck Anderson’s two‑family dwelling on Winter St. The Board reorganized its leadership and decided to review the Summer St./Bigelow St. area for a zoning‑map change to be considered at the November 2025 special town meeting.

• Approved ANR plan for 12 and 16 Smith Hanson Rd (unanimous)
• Approved ANR plan for 4‑6 Winter St (unanimous)
• Provided favorable recommendation letter to ZBA for Buck Anderson’s two‑family dwelling (unanimous)
• Approved Bill King as Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Michelle Petraitis as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Brandon Avery as CMRPC delegate (unanimous)
• Decided to review Summer St./Bigelow St. area and draft map change for November 2025 special town meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review minutes and discuss ongoing business. The agenda includes updates on tobacco inspections and LRPHC. The board will also review complaints and financial updates.

• Beaver permits and issues
• Animal inspector
• Tobacco inspections
• LRPHC updates

Board of Selectmen

The North Brookfield Board of Selectmen will meet to approve minutes from the May 6 meeting, warrants for payroll, general, and school expenses, and financial items including spending and transfer requests. Old and new business will be discussed, with items such as Senior Center camera installation, a new employee appointment, and one-day liquor licenses for local organizations.

• Approve minutes from 5/6/25 meeting
• Approve payroll, general, and school warrants
• Review spending and transfer requests
• Discuss Senior Center camera installation
• Consider one-day liquor licenses for VFW, Brookfield Orchards, and Common Ground

Downtown Development Committee

The provided agenda is a blank procedural template. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.

Finance Committee

No agenda was provided for this meeting. The record contains only meeting minutes and comparison documents.

Board of Selectmen

This is a procedural-only agenda. The Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet but no specific decisions or discussions are listed beyond routine items such as call to order, adjournment, and approval of prior minutes.

Board of Selectmen

The agenda for this Board of Selectmen meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific items for discussion or decision. The document is a blank template with no listed topics.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a continued discussion on the Ledoux Solar Project at 62 West Brookfield Road. They will also consider a revised RDA for Pilgrim Baptist Church at 33 West Brookfield Rd. and discuss a potential grant application by the East Quabbin Land Trust for acquisition of a priority habitat parcel.

• Continued discussion of Ledoux Solar Project by Sam Van Dam / 38 Degrees North at 62 West Brookfield Road
• Revised RDA (Request for Determination of Applicability) for Pilgrim Baptist Church at 33 West Brookfield Rd.
• Potential grant application by EQLT (East Quabbin Land Trust) for acquisition of priority habitat parcel

Board of Assessors

This meeting agenda contains only standard procedural boilerplate and does not list any specific items to be discussed or decided. The only substantive line is garbled and unreadable. No actionable items are identified.

• No specific items listed; agenda is only procedural notice

The North Brookfield Board of Assessors met on May 12 2025, calling the session to order at 11:45 AM. A motion to dissolve the meeting was made by Sheila Buzzell, seconded by Priscilla Johnson, and was approved with a yes vote. No vote was recorded on the motion to accept a veterans exemption for Paulette Masse.

• Dissolved meeting at 11:49 AM – approved (yes vote)
• Veterans exemption for Paulette Masse – motion made, no vote recorded

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to approve minutes, payroll, and invoices, and discuss water leaks at Walnut Grove Cemetery. The agenda is largely administrative with one notable operational issue.

• Discuss water leaks at Walnut Grove Cemetery

Council on Aging - Senior Center

The North Brookfield Council on Aging - Senior Center is holding a meeting on May 12, 2025. The posted agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no listed topics, decisions, or discussions. No specific actions or proposals are scheduled for this session.

The council approved the minutes from the March 10 and April 14 meetings. A motion was passed to recommend Josie Baragwanath for a six‑month interim program coordinator position. The Director’s Report was accepted and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes of March 10 (motion by Mary, seconded by Diane)
• Approved minutes of April 14 (motion by Diane, seconded by Mary)
• Recommended appointment of Josie Baragwanath as interim program coordinator (motion by Tara, seconded by Mary)
• Accepted the Director’s Report (motion by Diane, seconded by Tara)
• Agreed to rename the center to "Center for Active Aging"
• Adjourned the meeting (motion by Diane, seconded by Mary, motion carried)

Parks and Recreation Committee

The agenda is brief, consisting of opening the meeting, reorganizing the committee, and a spending request. No details on the amount or purpose of the spending request are provided in the agenda.

• Reorganize Committee
• Spending Request (no details given)

Water Department

The Board of Water Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 12, 2025. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, reorganization of the board, a superintendent's report, and new business. This is primarily a procedural meeting with no specific high-dollar or policy items listed.

• Review and approve minutes of April 16, 2025 meeting
• Reorganization of the Board of Water Commissioners
• Superintendent Report

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The Fire‑Highway Building Committee approved several invoices, including a $277,603 payment to Mountford. It also approved a $10,658 Colliers invoice, a $6,000 Tecton invoice, a $1,950 United Drain invoice, an $11,336 locker purchase, and a $2,000 compressor relocation. The committee reorganized its leadership, naming Pete Orsi Chair, Brian Hayes Vice‑Chair, and recommending Joe Trentacosta as a full member. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes
• Approved Colliers Invoice #0001050194 for $10,658.10
• Approved Tecton Invoice #48137 for $6,000.00
• Approved Mountford Invoice #9 for $277,603.00
• Approved United Drain Invoice #284646 for $1,950.00
• Approved locker purchase from Witmer Public Safety Group for $11,336.88
• Approved relocation of Scott Breathing Air Compressor for $2,000.00
• Reorganized committee: Pete Orsi named Chair, Brian Hayes named Vice‑Chair, and Joe Trentacosta recommended as full member

Downtown Development Committee

The committee discussed the higher-than‑expected $123,000 engineering cost for Main Street sidewalks, safety concerns at South Main and Summer Streets, and a municipal paving project from Spring Street to the Barre line. It also noted an upcoming meeting with Vibram about sidewalk and parking‑lot plans, and reviewed CBDG work on St Clair and South Common. The committee announced the creation of a new Infrastructure Task Force to coordinate town grants and projects.

• Created new Infrastructure Task Force (ITF) comprising Water, Sewer, Highway, NBDDC, Parks & Rec, Finance and Board of Selectmen representation

Finance Committee

The committee unanimously approved a $6,100 transfer from its reserve to the Police Office expense account. It also unanimously approved salary increases for the BOS administrative assistant, town accountant, treasurer, tax collector and clerk for FY 2026. The committee voted to support the recommendation to back net school spending for FY 2026. Members supported a cash payment request for the Sewer Superintendent in lieu of vacation time.

• Approved $6,100 budget transfer to Police Office Expense (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 salary increases for BOS admin assistant, town accountant, treasurer, tax collector, clerk (unanimous)
• Approved Finance Committee recommendation to support net school spending FY 2026 (unanimous)
• Supported cash payment request for Sewer Superintendent in lieu of vacation time

Board of Health

The North Brookfield Board of Health will meet on April 30, 2025, to review and approve minutes from March 19, discuss correspondence, and address old business including staffing. New business items include an LRPHC update, beaver permits, a possible vote on tobacco permit fees, and the animal inspector's resignation. The board will also hear complaints and receive inspection updates.

• Possible vote on tobacco permit fee
• Discussion of beaver permits
• Animal inspector resignation
• Staffing update
• LRPHC (Local Regional Public Health Coalition) update

The Board set the Tobacco Sales Permit fee at $100, passing the motion unanimously. It also approved buying a lock for the office shed, investigating a small safe for cash, and prohibiting employees from taking cash home. All actions were approved unanimously.

• Approved $100 tobacco sales permit fee (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of lock for office shed (unanimous)
• Approved investigation of small safe for cash (unanimous)
• Approved prohibition on employees taking cash home (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The posted agenda for the North Brookfield Board of Selectmen meeting on April 29, 2025, contains only a standard meeting template with no listed topics, decisions, or discussions. This is a procedural posting with no substantive items for residents to review.

Sewer Department

This is a procedural meeting of the Sewer Commission with no specific major items on the agenda. Items include approval of minutes, signing of bills and payroll, superintendent report, financial and facility planning updates, and public comments.

The Sewer Commissioners approved the March 3, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion by Chairman Charles Haddock and second by Vice Chairman Don E. Smith, with all members in favor. They signed the pending bills, payroll, and abatements/commitments. The board then adjourned the meeting following a motion by Chairman Haddock, seconded by Smith and Clerk Kevin Valeri, with unanimous approval.

• Approved March 3, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Signed bills, payroll, and abatements/commitments
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Haston Free Public Library

The Haston Free Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to address an emergency roof patch above the second-floor electrical closet. The director will review the FY25 budget, and trustees will discuss the FY26 budget projection, a building envelope study, and trust funds. The meeting also covers the upcoming Special Town Meeting on May 9, 2025.

• Emergency roof patching above electrical closet on second floor
• Review of FY25 budget by Library Director
• FY26 budget projection discussion
• Building Envelope study research
• Special Town Meeting on Friday, May 9, 2025

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The Fire-Highway Building Committee is meeting but has no published agenda. The only available materials are minutes from previous meetings, so the meeting is expected to be procedural with no new decisions or discussions.

• No substantive items on the agenda

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The agenda for the April 22, 2025, meeting of the Fire-Highway Building Committee contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific topics for discussion or decision. The posted document is a blank template for minutes and meeting logistics.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider a Highway department spending request, a purchase and sale agreement for a sweeper sale to Brookfield, and a Chapter 90 project request for road funding. They will also sign the election warrant for the May 5 town election, review the May 9 Special Town Meeting warrant, and address a CDBG grant closeout, a fire/highway change order, and a water department resignation. A public comment period and announcements about town events are included.

• Spending request for Highway department
• Purchase and sale agreement for sweeper sale to Brookfield
• Sign FY 20 CDBG Final Claim Letter (closeout grant)
• Fire/Highway Change Order
• Review May 9 Special Town Meeting warrant

Finance Committee

The agenda for the April 22, 2025 Finance Committee meeting contains only the standard meeting posting template under MGL Chapter 30A, with no specific topics, motions, or actions listed for discussion. The document includes placeholders for minutes approval and future items but no substantive business is noted.

• No specific topics, ordinances, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

The committee reviewed the May 9 special town meeting warrant and recommended articles 1‑5, 13, and 16‑26. It gave no recommendation on articles 6‑12 (sewer) and 14‑15 (water) pending more information. The Emergency Management System’s request for $60,000 additional ambulance funding was noted, and the chair stated the town lacks money to support it.

• Recommend articles 1‑5
• No recommendation on articles 6‑12 (sewer) – need more information
• Recommend article 13
• No recommendation on articles 14‑15 (water) – need more information
• Recommend articles 16‑26
• Emergency Management request $60,000 ambulance funding noted; town lacks funds

Planning Board

This meeting is largely procedural, with actions to approve minutes and discuss bills. The main substantive item is a request for a hearing from Attorney Berthiaume, though no details on the subject are provided. Plot plans and other old and new business items are listed without specifics.

• Approve meeting minutes of March 19, 2025
• Hearing request from Atty. Berthiaume
• Discussion of plot plans (no details given)
• Mail and calls from Nathan Ballard, Chris Donais, Ann Hicks, Christine Buzzell
• Invoices and receipts review

The Planning Board unanimously approved the March 19 meeting minutes. The Board voted to send a favorable recommendation to the Zoning Board of Appeals for Chris Donais' special permit request for an addition that does not meet front setbacks. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 19, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved sending favorable recommendation to ZBA for Chris Donais' special permit (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Approved adjournment of meeting (unanimous)

Water Department

The North Brookfield Board of Water Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to approve prior minutes, receive the superintendent's report, discuss new business, and conduct an employee interview. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific proposals or financial items listed.

• Employee interview scheduled as part of personnel action
• Review and approval of March 10, 2025 meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda is a blank template and contains no specific discussion items or decisions for this meeting.

Council on Aging - Senior Center

This agenda is a procedural template with no specific topics listed. The meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2025, but no decisions or discussions are detailed. Residents should not expect any actionable items from this meeting.

The council voted to appoint Mary Waytina as Vice Chair and to promote Diane Hopkins to a full member. The approval of the March 10 meeting minutes was postponed. Bills were reviewed and signed. The meeting was adjourned at 3:13 p.m.

• Appointed Mary Waytina as Vice Chair (motion passed)
• Promoted Diane Hopkins to full member of the Council (motion passed)
• Postponed approval of March 10 meeting minutes
• Reviewed and signed warrants/bills
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will hold a routine business meeting to approve meeting minutes, payroll, and invoices. No substantive policy discussions or projects are listed on the agenda.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Approve payroll
• Approve invoices

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The North Brookfield Fire/DPW Renovation Committee will meet to discuss updates from the owner, OPM, and the architect. The committee will also consider the approval of invoices from Colliers, Tecton, and WJMountford.

• Approval of March 27, 2025 minutes
• OPM update
• Architect update
• Invoice approval for Colliers
• Invoice approval for Tecton and WJMountford

Parks and Recreation Committee

The North Brookfield Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to review financial reports and approve prior meeting minutes. Old business includes discussing youth soccer, events on the Common, and the Town Forest Event/May Fest. New business covers potential projects for the Common, Town Forest park projects, and disc golf. An open forum will follow.

• Review of financial report including spending and balances
• Discussion of youth soccer program
• Planning for events on the Common
• Town Forest Event/May Fest discussion
• New business: disc golf and park projects

Board of Selectmen

The North Brookfield Board of Selectmen will set the date for the Spring Special Town Meeting (proposed Friday, May 9), discuss a contract amendment with Haley Ward, and consider several administrative items including a name change for ND Enterprises (formerly Dupre Recycling) and a change order for Tecton. The board will also accept a verbal resignation from Paul LeBlanc of the LPAC and receive an informational statement on school tuition.

• Set date for Spring Special Town Meeting (proposed Friday, May 9)
• Haley Ward Contract Amendment #1 to extend contract
• Sign ND Enterprises license name change from Dupre Recycling
• Sign Tecton Change Order
• Accept verbal resignation of Paul LeBlanc from LPAC

Board of Selectmen

The North Brookfield Board of Selectmen will consider approving minutes, warrants, and financial items. Key new business includes a contract amendment with Haley Ward, a change order for Tecton, a license name change for ND Enterprises (formerly Dupre Recycling), setting the Spring Special Town Meeting for May 9, and signing the FY25 CDBG application. The board will also discuss capital improvement planning, a resignation, and school tuition information.

• Haley Ward Contract Amendment #1 to extend the contract
• Sign Tecton Change Order
• Sign ND Enterprises license (name change from Dupre Recycling)
• Set Spring Special Town Meeting date for Friday, May 9
• Sign FY25 CDBG application

Haston Free Public Library

The board accepted the March 3, 2025 minutes. A motion was approved to exempt the Youth Services Librarian from the Fair Labor Standards Act. The board signed a thank‑you card for electrician Ron Lamb and then adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.

• Accepted March 3, 2025 minutes (motion approved)
• Exempted Youth Services Librarian from FLSA (motion approved)
• Signed thank‑you card for Electrician Ron Lamb (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:50 p.m. (motion approved)

Downtown Development Committee

This agenda is a blank template with no specific discussion topics listed. The Downtown Development Committee meeting is procedural only, with no announced decisions or proposals.

The Downtown Development Committee approved the minutes from the February‑March 2025 meeting after a motion by Brandon Avery and a second by Sue Lewandowski, with all members in agreement. The committee also agreed to hold meetings twice a month to address upcoming work on the Complete Streets phases and other projects.

• Approved minutes from 02‑03‑2025 (motion by Brandon Avery, seconded by Sue Lewandowski, unanimous)
• Agreed to schedule committee meetings twice a month

Finance Committee

The North Brookfield Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from March 13 and discuss follow-up items with the School Superintendent. The primary discussion item is the School Committee's proposed budget. No votes on specific expenditures are scheduled.

• Approve minutes of March 13 meeting
• Follow-up discussion with School Superintendent
• School Committee's proposed budget discussion
• Discussion regarding February 8 meeting

The Finance Committee unanimously approved the March 13, 2025 minutes. It advised the Library Trustees to consider three building‑envelope proposals for the library. It also unanimously recommended that the Superintendent edit the FY 2026 school budget to satisfy Massachusetts net‑spending requirements. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Advised Library Trustees to consider three building‑envelope proposals (unanimous)
• Recommended FY 2026 school budget be edited to meet MA net‑spending requirement (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fire-Highway Building Committee

This meeting posting for the North Brookfield Fire-Highway Building Committee contains only the standard procedural boilerplate required by Massachusetts open meeting law. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed on the agenda.

The committee unanimously approved the March 13, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn was also passed unanimously. The next meeting was scheduled for April 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM, and Jamie was tasked with reviewing whether the 3:00 PM meetings should continue.

• Approved March 13, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for April 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
• Assigned Jamie to review continuation of 3:00 PM meetings
• No invoices presented; none approved

Capital Improvement Planning

This meeting of the North Brookfield Capital Improvement Planning committee has a blank agenda with no topics listed. It appears to be a procedural posting with no substantive items for discussion or decision.

• No specific items were listed on the agenda.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review spending requests for the Senior Center and the Board of Selectmen. The meeting includes discussions on downtown development and the Mt. Pleasant Street project. Executive sessions are scheduled for contract negotiations with NB EMS and the Highway Union.

• Mt. Pleasant Street project meeting with Joe Ferguson and Peter Amorello
• Municipal Electrical Account Aggregation Contract
• Senior Center policy and updated job description review
• Library faxing policy review
• Contract negotiations with NB EMS

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss several items including a meeting with Joe Ferguson and Peter Amorello regarding the Mt. Pleasant Street project, a proposed single-use bag restriction from David Maher, and the Comprehensive Management Plan. The board will also review and approve the Senior Center policy and updated job description, the Library faxing policy, and appoint a CMRPC Alternate. The meeting includes three executive sessions for litigation and contract negotiations.

• Meet with Joe Ferguson and Peter Amorello re: Mt. Pleasant Street project
• David Maher–Single use bag restriction (old business)
• Review/Approve Senior Center policy and updated job description
• Review/Approve Library faxing policy
• Appoint CMRPC Alternate

Parks and Recreation Committee

The Parks & Recreation Committee approved the minutes from the February 6 and March 3 meetings after a motion by Andy and a second by Nancy. The committee also approved a purchase of additional sand for the children's sandbox, again on Andy's motion and Nancy's second. No vote counts were recorded.

• Approved meeting minutes (motion by Andy, seconded by Nancy)
• Approved purchase of additional sandbox sand (motion by Andy, seconded by Nancy)

Cultural Council

The council voted to approve and fully fund the Concerts on the Common project for $600. No reimbursement was required for the First Night event. The council decided to post an immediate opening for a vacant Cultural Council seat after Connie Moore stepped down. Karen Erikson also announced she will leave the council at the end of the year.

• Approved $600 funding for Concerts on the Common (vote passed)
• No reimbursement needed for First Night event
• Council to post immediate opening for Cultural Council seat
• Connie Moore will step down from the council
• Karen Erikson will leave the council at year end

Cultural Council

The North Brookfield Cultural Council will vote on reimbursing First Night expenses and approve prior meeting minutes. They will also discuss grant updates, the MCC Annual Survey, and plans for May Fest including a potential plant swap. Updates on 2025 projects are also on the agenda.

• Vote on reimbursement for First Night expenses
• Discussion and ideas for May Fest on May 3 (plant swap)
• Grant updates
• MCC Annual Survey review
• Updates on Council's 2025 projects

The North Brookfield Cultural Council voted to approve and fully fund the Concerts on the Common project for $600, with Karen abstaining. The council also discussed grant updates, event publicity, and the upcoming May Fest, and noted that Connie Moore is stepping down and Karen may leave at year's end.

• Approved $600 for Concerts on the Common (Karen abstained)
• Approved February 12 meeting notes with new student members
• Discussed moving to Word vs. Google Docs; Jeanne to research
• Karen to update signs for May Fest to highlight funded grants
• No reimbursement needed for First Night event
• Council to post opening for immediate vacancy

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss a zoning amendment regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and a March hearing. The board will also address a covenant question from K. Hubacz.

• Zoning ADU amendment discussion
• March hearing for ADU amendment
• Covenant question from K. Hubacz

The board approved the February 19 minutes and a special permit for Jeffrey Wexler at 34 Fiskdale Rd (5‑0). It also approved several motions, including starting and ending the public hearing, issuing a letter to release a 2006 convenance, and adjourning the meeting. The board decided to follow Chapter 48 §5, requiring a BOS proposal and a public hearing for zoning changes at 170 and 172 Summer Street. All votes were unanimous unless otherwise noted.

• Approved February 19 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved special permit for Jeffrey Wexler, 34 Fiskdale Rd (5‑0)
• Approved motion to adjourn regular meeting and start public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn public hearing and resume regular meeting (unanimous)
• Approved motion to issue letter releasing convenance duties for 5‑acre land (unanimous)
• Decided to follow Chapter 48 §5, requiring BOS proposal and public hearing for 170 & 172 Summer St (no vote recorded)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet in executive session for collective bargaining and later for a complaint against an employee. A public hearing on the FY2025 Community Development Block Grant will be held. The board will also discuss resignations, a new highway employee, sale of a sweeper, and spending requests from police and fire departments.

• FY2025 Community Development Block Grant public hearing
• Haley Ward change order and Amorello pay application
• Sale of old sweeper to Brookfield
• Spending requests from Police and Fire Departments
• GoGov permitting software discussion

Capital Improvement Planning

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a blank minutes template. No specific topics, proposals, or decisions are listed for discussion. The meeting appears to be a routine administrative session with no substantive items.

• No specific items listed on the agenda

Finance Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussion items are listed for this meeting.

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

The Fire/Highway Building Committee approved multiple invoices, including a $170,646 payment to Mountford, and reviewed four change orders (PCO012-PCO015) that were previously voted on. The committee discussed the contingency fund, now at $334,659.53, and planned to set aside funds for potential issues and parking lot work. Construction updates included recommendations for the Apparatus Barn floor and windows, with follow-up actions assigned.

• Approved Tecton invoice 48043 for $10,400
• Approved Colliers invoices 001010181 ($625) and 001019031 ($45), final grant writing invoices
• Approved Colliers invoice 0001029917 for $2,572.90
• Approved Mountford invoice #7 for $170,646
• Reviewed change orders PCO012 (credit $195,650), PCO013 (credit $33,619.41), PCO014 (add $11,275.64), PCO015 (add $263.17), all previously voted on
• Agreed to move biweekly meetings to Town Offices starting March 27

Emergency Management Agency

The North Brookfield Emergency Management Agency holds a regular business meeting covering old business such as depositing Hannaford checks, accepting a resignation letter, and discussing a memorial plaque. Members will receive updates on grants including Tech/WiFi for the AOC and EMPG reimbursement status. New business includes CORI application discussions, a new logo, NBEMA IDs, and the comprehensive EMA plan. The meeting also addresses volunteer list additions, inventory scheduling, and auction updates.

• Deposit of Hannaford checks (Anne)
• Andrew letter of resignation (Sue)
• Memorial plaque (Anne)
• Grants: Tech/WiFi for AOC and EMPG 2024 funds via SPARQ
• CORI application – Anne to speak with Ashley

Conservation Commission

The Commission reviewed the Pilgrim Baptist Church plan and, based on MassDEP comments, determined the proposed stream crossing is not covered by the approved Forest Cutting Plan and does not meet forestry exemptions, so an NOI is required. The Commission voted unanimously to conduct a site visit for the Ledoux Solar Project's Certificate of Completion. It also decided a COC can be issued to Karen Hubacz for the Deer Run Dev. Phase 2 project, with no development proposed.

• Advised applicant that an NOI is required for the Pilgrim Baptist Church stream crossing
• Voted unanimously to conduct a site visit for the Ledoux Solar Project Certificate of Completion
• Determined a COC can be issued to Karen Hubacz for the Deer Run Dev. Phase 2 project

Council on Aging - Senior Center

The provided agenda for the March 10, 2025, meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific discussion items or decisions were listed.

The North Brookfield Council on Aging approved the minutes from February and the posting for a P&O Coordinator. No bills were signed. The director reported that the Valentine's Luncheon was cancelled due to weather, and that meal services may switch to Tri-Valley due to rising costs. The FY26 budget of $63,896 was submitted, and the council discussed supporting the director amid negative talk.

• Approved February 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved P&O Coordinator posting (motion by Diane, second by Mary)
• No bills to sign
• Discussed potential switch to Tri-Valley for meals
• Submitted FY26 budget of $63,896

Water Department

The Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to approve the minutes from February 24, 2025, and receive a report from the superintendent. No specific proposals or decisions are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Review and approval of February 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Superintendent report
• New business (unspecified)

The Board of Water Commissioners approved a citizen request to continue removing invasive European water chestnut from Doanne's Pond, with work planned to begin in early June. They also approved the February 24, 2025 minutes unanimously and discussed tree cleanup, canal blockages, and a gasket issue at the former Huck's Building.

• Approved February 24, 2025 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Approved Mr. Maher's request to continue invasive water chestnut removal at Doanne's Pond
• Discussed tree and debris cleanup at access road with Highway Department
• Discussed blockages in North Brook canal; one large blockage fixed with sand tubes and 2x4s
• Discussed replacing gasket on 2-inch meter at former Huck's Building; no high-pressure gasket found yet
• Discussed contacting Aqueous about starting tank painting project
• Discussed National Grid tree cleanup along Water Treatment driveway; no response yet

Board of Selectmen

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific discussion items or decisions were listed for this meeting.

Board of Selectmen

The provided document is a blank meeting template and does not list any specific topics for discussion or decision. It contains only procedural boilerplate for recording minutes.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen is meeting on March 4, 2025, entirely in executive session to conduct collective bargaining and discuss strategy with the Highway and Police unions. No public session items are listed on the agenda.

• 5:30PM executive session for collective bargaining with Highway union (reasons 2 and 3)
• 6:00PM executive session to discuss strategy for Police union bargaining (reason 3)
• 6:30PM executive session for collective bargaining with Police union (reasons 2 and 3)

Sewer Department

The Sewer Commission will meet to review the Superintendent's report and receive financial and facility planning updates. The body will also consider the approval of previous meeting minutes and the signing of bills and payroll.

• Superintendent Report
• Financial updates
• Facility planning updates
• Approval of minutes
• Signing of bills, payroll, abatements, and commitments

The Board of Sewer Commissioners approved the February 3, 2025 minutes and signed bills, payroll, and abatements. The superintendent reported two aluminum exceedances in February, DEP's first PFAS sampling, and progress on facility upgrades, including a new aeration basin now online. The admin building remains unfinished due to occupancy permit issues. No new business was discussed.

• Approved minutes of February 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Signed bills, payroll, and abatements/commitments

Parks and Recreation Committee

The North Brookfield Parks and Recreation Committee approved the revised P&R Policy and approved $200 for the Concerts on the Common, with the Cultural Council covering $400. They also authorized purchasing timber locks for the Town Forest parking lot. The meeting was largely planning-focused, with no major project approvals or denials.

• Approved P&R Policy as edited (motion by Tara Hayes, seconded by Jamie Gilman)
• Approved $200 payment for Concerts on the Common (motion by Tara Hayes, seconded by Nancy Waldron)
• Authorized Brandon Avery to purchase timber locks for Town Forest parking lot (motion by Tara Hayes, seconded by Jamie Gilman)

Downtown Development Committee

The Downtown Development Committee is meeting on March 3, 2025, but the posted agenda contains only boilerplate procedural language and no specific items for discussion or decision.

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The North Brookfield Fire/DPW Renovation Committee is discussing whether to fund cladding the apparatus building and replacing windows using project savings, and approved the purchase of four hose reels for $275 each. The committee also reviewed insurance recommendations for fire alarm, carbon, and smoke detectors and discussed contractor scope for owner-performed work in the apparatus building. Invoices from Colliers OPM, Tecton Architects, and WJ Mountford Construction are scheduled for approval.

• Discussion on cladding the apparatus building and replacing windows, with funding from project savings
• Approval of $1,100 purchase (4 reels at $275 each) of hose reels from Fisher Auto for the Highway building
• Insurance recommendations for fire alarm, carbon monoxide, and smoke detectors with required punchlist and certificate of occupancy
• Owner scope email from WJ Mountford identifying work to be performed by the owner, including mezzanine and insulation removal
• Pricing being obtained for gear grid lockers and relocation of SCBA compressor and fill station

The Fire/Highway Building Committee approved a $11,275.64 quote from WJM to remove insulation from the Apparatus Barn, with work to start as soon as possible. They also approved several bills, including a change order for $8,073.95, and discussed project updates such as the Highway Barn punch list scheduled for March 6. The committee declined to reconsider siding the Apparatus Barn, citing cost concerns.

• Approved $11,275.64 quote for WJM to remove insulation from Apparatus Barn
• Approved Change Order PCO010 for $8,073.95 for oil tank connection
• Approved Fisher Auto Parts invoice $1,100 for hose reels
• Approved Safety Kleen invoice $2,385.83 for waste tank
• Approved up to $2,400 for Safety Kleen tank pumping
• Declined to add siding to Apparatus Barn, citing cost
• Decided to leave steel piece in Apparatus Barn floor, item closed

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a public hearing at 7:00 pm to consider adopting new Tobacco Sales Regulations. The board will also review minutes, discuss staffing, transfer station payment methods, and the 2025 budget. Other items include review of correspondence, complaints, and inspection updates.

• Public hearing at 7:00 pm to adopt North Brookfield Tobacco Sales Regulations
• Review and possible approval of minutes from January 30, 2024 meeting
• Discussion of staffing for the Board of Health
• Review of Transfer Station register and payment methods
• Discussion of 2025 budget

Finance Committee

This is a procedural meeting posting for the North Brookfield Finance Committee. The agenda contains only a template for minutes and no specific items to be discussed or decided. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

The Finance Committee voted to recommend a $37,789 total budget increase to fund raises for five town office employees, aligning their pay with neighboring towns. They also recommended a maximum 2% salary increase for police contract negotiations and the elimination of approximately $30,000 in annual training and conference spending. The committee voted unanimously to send these cost-saving initiatives and considerations to the Board of Selectmen.

• Approved recommendation for $37,789 raise package for town office employees (3-0, Chet abstained)
• Recommended maximum 2% salary increase for police contract negotiations
• Recommended eliminating ~$30,000 annual training/conference spending
• Voted unanimously to send cost-saving initiatives to Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will re-vote the Usherwood contract for the Senior Center with changed terms. They will also consider spending requests from the Fire, Highway, and Senior Center departments, and hold a community development forum for the FY25 CDBG Grant. Other items include approving WEX cards for all departments and authorizing electrical aggregation. An executive session is scheduled to discuss complaints against an employee.

• Re-vote on Usherwood Contract for Senior Center (change of terms)
• Spending requests from Fire, Highway, Senior Center, and a Fire/Highway Building Request
• Community Development Forum for FY25 CDBG Grant
• Authorization to sign electrical aggregation
• Executive session to discuss complaints against an employee or individual

Haston Free Public Library

The town's ad hoc committee for the 130th anniversary will discuss library programs including a history presentation, a Lego challenge display, and a May festival finale on May 5th. They will also set dates for a stained glass class and a poetry event. The agenda includes old business, new business, and approval of minutes.

• May festival finale on May 5th for the 130th anniversary
• Lego Challenge display and voting in Reading Room, March 10-15
• April poetry event: Love my Library featuring local authors and high school writers
• Stained glass class date to be set
• History presentation with Franklin, Vt Haston Library Book club with Amasa Walker

Water Department

The Board of Water Commissioners will review, discuss, and vote on the proposed FY26 Budget. They will also review and approve the minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting, receive the Superintendent report, and address any new business.

• Review and approval of December 9, 2024 meeting minutes
• Proposed FY26 Budget discussion and vote
• Superintendent report
• New business

The Board of Water Commissioners unanimously approved the proposed FY26 budget, which is level-funded for the fifth consecutive year, with the only change being the combination of the Administrative Assistant's position with the sewer stipend. The board also unanimously approved the December 9, 2024 meeting minutes. No other formal votes were taken; the remaining items were informational reports and discussion.

• Approved FY26 budget as written (unanimous)
• Approved December 9, 2024 minutes as written (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting agenda is a blank template with no specific items for discussion or decision. No topics, ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

The Finance Committee reviewed FY26 budget requests with department heads, finding most requests in line with current spending except for salaries. They noted potential issues in the selectmen's office and discussed that town salaries are not competitive with neighboring towns, but funding for requested increases is questionable based on anticipated revenue. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Reviewed FY26 budget requests with department heads
• Identified selectmen's office as needing further review
• Discussed salary increases, funding uncertain

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a zoning amendment regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as old business, with a public hearing scheduled for March. New business includes a presentation from the Massachusetts Department of Housing and Livable Communities on the Subsidized Housing Inventory. The board will also review an ANR plan for Donovan Rd./Bennett and consider a site plan review for an in-house office in Brookfield. Other agenda items include approving January meeting minutes and reviewing invoices.

• Discussion of ADU zoning amendment with March hearing date
• Presentation on MA Housing and Livable Communities/Subsidized Housing Inventory
• Plot plan approval for Donovan Rd./Bennett ANR plan
• Brookfield SP/Site Plan Review for an in-house office
• Approval of January 15, 2025 meeting minutes

The North Brookfield Planning Board approved an ANR (Approval Not Required) plan for a 30,276 sq. ft. parcel on Donovan Road, owned by Jefferey and Paula Bennett, which meets all bylaws. The board also discussed a resident's request to access Town Forest land, requiring a Chapter 97 removal process. A public hearing was scheduled for March 19, 2025, on proposed amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw.

• Approved ANR plan for Donovan Road Parcel A (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 15, 2025 (unanimous, with John Tripp abstaining)
• Scheduled public hearing for March 19, 2025 on ADU bylaw amendments

Finance Committee

The North Brookfield Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the town budget with the Police Chief and Highway Superintendent. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Meeting with Police Chief and Highway Superintendent to discuss budget

The North Brookfield Finance Committee met on February 13, 2025, and approved the January 23, 2025 minutes. They discussed the Police Department budget with Chief Smith, noting a 2% salary increase and high electricity costs, and learned that Officer Martin secured $70,000–$80,000 in grants for 2024. The committee also discussed the library roof issue, questioning the need for a new $22,000 building envelope study by SOCOTEC before evaluating prior Raymond James repairs, and considered funding options. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Approved January 23, 2025 minutes (motion by Chet, second by Roger)
• Discussed Police Department budget with Chief Smith (no vote)
• Noted $70,000–$80,000 in police grants secured for 2024
• Discussed library roof study options, including $22,000 SOCOTEC proposal (no vote)
• Scheduled joint FinCom/BOS meeting for March 18, 2025
• Planned February 21, 2025 meeting with Fire Chief Anderson
• Adjourned at 7:13 PM (motion by Joe, second by Kathy)

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The meeting agenda is solely procedural boilerplate. No specific items, discussions, or decisions are listed for this Fire-Highway Building Committee meeting.

The Fire-Hway Building Committee approved multiple invoices, including $107,075 to WJ Mountford for January work, and voted to skip exterior wrapping of the Apparatus Barn as cost-prohibitive while pursuing alternative window options. They also approved purchasing four hose reels for $275 each and discussed budget items, including $50,000 for site work and remaining contingency funds.

• Approved Colliers invoice $5,883.85
• Approved Tecton invoice $13,005.60
• Approved New England Ready Mix invoice $646
• Approved WJ Mountford application #5 $107,075
• Voted not to do exterior wrapping of Apparatus Barn
• Voted to pursue windows for Apparatus Barn
• Approved purchase of four hose reels at $275 each

Cultural Council

The North Brookfield Cultural Council will hold a meeting to welcome new members, approve previous meeting minutes, and discuss changes to the Cool Kids Grant Request. They will also consider reimbursement for First Night expenses and receive updates on the council's 2025 projects. No major policy decisions or budget items are listed.

• Welcome new members Nate Stonehouse and George MacPherson
• Approve minutes of November 23, 2024
• Discuss changes to Cool Kids Grant Request
• Consider reimbursement for First Night Expenses
• Update on Council's projects for 2025

The Cultural Council approved a modification to the Cool Kids Choir Grant, splitting funds between the choir and the purchase of art display racks to be shared with town groups. They also approved the Annual Town Report submission and November 23 meeting minutes. A proposal for Concerts on the Common was tabled for a vote at the next meeting.

• Approved November 23 meeting minutes
• Approved Council's submission for Annual Town Report
• Approved grant modification for Cool Kids Choir Grant to split funds for art display racks
• Tabled Concerts on the Common proposal for next meeting vote

Capital Improvement Planning

The agenda for this Capital Improvement Planning meeting contains only procedural boilerplate; no items, motions, or decisions are listed. The document is a blank template with no substantive topics to discuss.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen accepted the resignations of Town Administrator Mike Szlosek and Board member Vaughn Schlegel. They approved a $31,381 change order for the Mt. Pleasant St project engineer, a contract extension with Haley Ward, and a letter to terminate a Ricoh contract. A motion to allow vote by mail for the upcoming municipal election failed.

• Approved minutes from 2/4/25 and executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,207,223.49 (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Town Administrator Mike Szlosek (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Board member Vaughn Schlegel (unanimous)
• Approved $31,381 change order for Mt. Pleasant St project engineering (unanimous)
• Approved contract extension with Haley Ward (unanimous)
• Approved signing and sending letter to terminate Ricoh contract (unanimous)
• Denied motion to accept Town Clerk's vote-by-mail request (motion failed)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider a contract amendment and change order with Haley Ward, accept resignations, and vote on opting out of vote-by-mail for the town election. They will also discuss signing a letter to Ricoh, approving a Buy Recycle Policy, and hold an executive session on police union negotiations.

• Contract amendment (time extension) with Haley Ward
• Change order with Haley Ward
• Vote By Mail opt-out for Town Election
• Sign letter to Ricoh
• Approve Buy Recycle Policy

Conservation Commission

The commission discussed a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) for a new single-family home on Crooks Rd., noting no resource areas in the buffer zone. They issued an Order of Conditions (OOC) for Luke DeWolfe at 45 Brookfield Rd. and scheduled a site visit for Feb. 12 to inspect erosion controls. They also reviewed a proposed stream crossing for Iron Will Farm LLC and a forestry plan for Pilgrim Baptist Church, but noted the proposed crossing in the RDA is not covered by the approved Forest Cutting Plan and does not meet forestry exemptions. The commission approved the January 2025 minutes and adjourned.

• Issued OOC for Luke DeWolfe, 45 Brookfield Rd., with site visit scheduled Feb. 12
• Approved January 2025 minutes
• Discussed RDA for new home on Crooks Rd. (no resource areas in buffer zone)
• Discussed stream crossing proposal for Iron Will Farm LLC (no decision recorded)
• Discussed forestry plan for Pilgrim Baptist Church (no decision recorded)
• Discussed Certificate of Completion for Ledoux Solar Project (no decision recorded)

Council on Aging - Senior Center

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and minutes templates; no specific topics, decisions, or discussions are scheduled for the meeting.

The North Brookfield Council on Aging met on February 10, 2025, and unanimously approved the January minutes. No bills were reviewed. The director reported steady meal numbers, plans for Wednesday meals in mid-April, and increased food distribution. A heated discussion with the Finance Committee liaison about an ongoing dispute led to an early adjournment. The COA also decided to update the Outreach Coordinator job description and post the position.

• Approved January 13 minutes (unanimous)
• No bills to review or sign
• Discussed ongoing Collaborative situation with Finance Committee liaison; no action taken
• Decided to update Outreach Coordinator job description and post position (no college degree required, 15 hrs/week)
• Decided to keep Senior Center Facebook page informational only, with comments and messaging disabled

Board of Assessors

The agenda for this meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and no concrete items for decision or discussion. No rezonings, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review and discuss departmental budget requests for fiscal year 2026 and the committee's page for the 2024 annual report. No specific dollar amounts or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Review and discuss Departmental FY26 Budget requests
• Review and discuss Annual report 2024 Finance Committee page

The Finance Committee accepted the annual report for submission to the Board of Selectmen. They discussed a joint meeting with the School Committee regarding the budget process and the school's preliminary request for an additional $800,000. The committee also planned to meet with department heads for FY26 budget reviews and set objectives for an upcoming meeting with legislators.

• Accepted the annual report for submission to the Board of Selectmen (motion by Joe, seconded by Roger)
• Decided to have two or three objectives for the meeting with legislators, focusing on funding pathways
• Planned to begin department head budget review meetings next week
• Scheduled next meeting for February 16 with Police and Highway departments

Parks and Recreation Committee

The North Brookfield Parks and Recreation Committee approved the January 9, 2025 minutes with an edit updating ARPA funds to $3,873. The policy review was tabled to the March meeting. The committee discussed plans for the pergola installation, summer concert series, and other events, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved January 9, 2025 minutes with ARPA fund update to $3,873
• Tabled policy review to March meeting

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved a request from Chief Smith to use Holden Funds for AED batteries ($250) and an unbudgeted CM Geeks invoice ($1,344). They also approved a new Usherwood copying/scanning contract for the Senior Center at $183, and a no-cost agreement with Spoonful's food distribution service. The Board entered executive session to discuss employee discipline and later exited without public action.

• Approved Holden Funds request for AED batteries ($250) and CM Geeks invoice ($1,344) (unanimous)
• Approved Usherwood contract for Senior Center copying/scanning at $183 (unanimous)
• Approved Spoonful's food distribution agreement with no cost to Senior Center (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss employee discipline or dismissal (2-0)
• Exited executive session and reconvened in open session (unanimous)

Sewer Department

This is a routine procedural meeting of the North Brookfield Sewer Commission. The commission will discuss and approve minutes, sign bills and payroll, receive superintendent and financial updates, and review facility planning. No specific votes on projects or rates are listed.

The Board of Sewer Commissioners approved two quotes for critical repairs to the belt filter press: replacing the 2-inch water feed line and the belt and drum on the conveyor belt. They also signed bills, payroll, and abatements, and discussed ongoing treatment issues and facility upgrades. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved quote to replace 2-inch water feed to belt filter press booster pump (unanimous)
• Approved quote to replace belt and drum on belt filter press conveyor belt (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of January 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Signed bills, payroll, and abatements/commitments

Downtown Development Committee

The Downtown Development Committee is meeting but the posted agenda contains no specific topics for discussion or action. The agenda consists of procedural boilerplate and a blank minutes template.

The Downtown Development Committee discussed plans for Phase 2 of the Complete Streets project, including coordinating with MassDOT on sidewalk repairs and exploring funding for engineering. They also discussed the townhouse renovation and a potential meeting with Vibram for estimates. No formal votes were taken on these items, but minutes from previous meetings were approved with amendments.

• Approved minutes from 12-02-2024 with amendment changing '3 options' to '5 options' (all agreed)
• Approved minutes from 01-06-2024 with amendment changing 'Brick Pavers' to 'Stamped Concrete' (all agreed)

Board of Selectmen

This posted agenda for the North Brookfield Board of Selectmen meeting on February 1, 2025, consists solely of a procedural template with no specific topics, proposals, or decisions listed. The document indicates no substantive items are scheduled for discussion or action at this meeting.

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The Fire-Highway Building Committee met to finalize value engineering decisions. They voted to remove the second-floor kitchen (Alternate #3) but keep the windows, and to keep the entry canopy, asphalt shingle re-roofing, air conditioning, second-floor ceiling, finish painting, and woodwork. They removed the micropiles (Alternate #1) from the Apparatus Barn project and discussed repointing and drainage issues.

• Removed 2nd floor kitchen from project, but kept window replacement (unanimous)
• Kept entry canopy in project (unanimous)
• Kept asphalt shingle re-roofing (3 sides) in project (unanimous)
• Kept air conditioning (lower level) in project (voted)
• Kept 2nd floor ceiling in project, assigned to Mountford (voted)
• Kept finish painting in project (unanimous)
• Kept woodwork in project with modifications (unanimous)
• Removed micropiles (Alternate #1) from Apparatus Barn project (unanimous)

Board of Health

The North Brookfield Board of Health will review and approve minutes, discuss correspondence, and address old business including the 2025 annual recycle sticker letter and transfer station register/payment methods. New business includes reviewing tobacco regulations and signing a memorandum of understanding with the Massachusetts Health Officers Association, hiring for the transfer station, reviewing the 2025 budget, and discussing the FPHS review. The board will also consider complaints and receive an inspection update at 5 Birch Hill.

• Review of tobacco regulations and signing of MOU with MHOA; appoint MHOA agent
• Transfer station hiring discussion
• 2025 budget review
• Inspection update at 5 Birch Hill
• Complaints review

The Board of Health voted unanimously to allow the septic installation at 5 Birch Hill Rd to continue, despite the property owner having started work without approved plans, permits, or inspections. The project can proceed only if the owner obtains an installer's permit or hires a licensed third party, and an engineer will sign an affidavit taking responsibility for the missing inspections. The Board also appointed the MHOA as tobacco inspector, accepted a related MOU, and tabled further review of draft tobacco regulations.

• Approved conditional continuation of septic work at 5 Birch Hill Rd (unanimous)
• Appointed MHOA as authorized tobacco inspector (unanimous)
• Accepted and signed MOU with MHOA for tobacco enforcement (unanimous)
• Tabled revised tobacco regulations for further review

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider appointing Ralph Kay to the School Committee and discuss a property at Kitteridge Road. They will also review sewer/water billing, the Sewer Superintendent position, Highway Chapter 90 projects, and a proposed Earth Removal Bylaw. An executive session is scheduled for police union negotiations.

• Appoint Ralph Kay to School Committee
• Discuss Kitteridge Road property
• Discuss COA Director suggestion (name change, reduction of hours, addition of salary)
• Sewer/Water Billing discussion and Sewer Superintendent discussion
• Earth Removal Bylaw discussion

Haston Free Public Library

The committee discussed upcoming events for the library's 130th anniversary, including a Lego Challenge, Love My Library event, and May Festival. No formal decisions or votes were recorded; all items were plans or discussions.

• Planned Lego Challenge for March 10-15 with community vote
• Scheduled First Night recap for January 30 at Town offices
• Proposed stained glass craft night and Language of Flowers event
• Discussed Love My Library event in April for local authors
• Discussed May Festival with beeswax candle craft idea

Water Department

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review and vote on the proposed FY26 budget. They will also approve minutes from the December 9, 2024 meeting and receive the superintendent's report. New business may be discussed as permitted by law.

• Approve minutes of December 9, 2024
• Review, discuss and vote on proposed FY26 Budget
• Superintendent report
• New business discussion

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review specific financial topics. The agenda includes discussions on a private bridge and operating expenses.

• Discussion of private bridge
• Review of operating expenses

The North Brookfield Finance Committee voted to keep the Board of Health's two positions (Recycle Center Manager and Board of Health Clerk) separate, declining a proposal to combine them into one full-time position with benefits due to lack of town finances. The committee also discussed school budget matters, a proposed change to the Outreach Director's schedule, and a library roof repair project, but took no formal action on these items.

• Rejected proposal to combine BOH positions into full-time role (motion by Chet, 2nd by Bob)
• Approved January 8, 2025 minutes as presented

Fire-Highway Building Committee

This meeting agenda contains only procedural boilerplate with no specific topics listed for discussion. The committee is expected to meet but no decisions or proposals are noted in the agenda.

The Fire/Highway Building Committee reviewed value engineering options for the Fire HQ and Apparatus Barn projects. They decided to remove the micropiles (Alternate #1) from the Apparatus Barn project due to risks and uncertainty, and to remove the 2nd Floor Kitchen (Alternate #3) from the Fire HQ project. Other items were kept, tabled for clarification, or flagged for further discussion.

• Removed micropiles (Alternate #1) from Apparatus Barn project
• Removed 2nd Floor Kitchen (Alternate #3) from Fire HQ project
• Kept entry canopy in Fire HQ project
• Kept asphalt shingle re-roofing (3 sides) in Fire HQ project
• Kept finish painting in Fire HQ project
• Tabled woodwork item pending better definition
• Tabled repointing of masonry pending clarification
• Adjourned meeting at 4:34

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss an Earth Removal Bylaw, consider appointing Ralph Kay to the School Committee, and evaluate employee materials. They will also enter executive session at 6:45 PM to discuss strategy with respect to Police Union negotiations.

• Appoint Ralph Kay to School Committee
• Discuss Earth Removal Bylaw
• Discuss COA Director suggestion (name change, reduction of hours, addition of salary)
• Sewer/Water Billing and Sewer Superintendent discussions
• Executive session for Police Union negotiations at 6:45 PM

Board of Selectmen

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and no specific topics for discussion or decision. The meeting is expected to cover routine administrative matters such as approval of previous minutes.

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The Fire/Highway Building Committee approved a $7,231.48 change order for Lynch to complete the oil tank hookup using single-wall piping, after the original plan to reuse the existing tank proved unfeasible and caused delays. The committee also approved a change order from the January 16 meeting covering three items totaling $25,173.74 for electrical and water heater work. No other substantive decisions were made; the committee discussed a value engineering list and future agenda items.

• Approved $7,231.48 change order for oil tank hookup (motion by Pete, second by Randy)
• Approved change order for PCO 007 ($3,438), PCO 008 ($2,795.15), PCO 009r1 ($18,940.59) (motion by Brooke, second by Vaughn)

Emergency Management Agency

The North Brookfield Emergency Management Agency met on January 21, 2025, and discussed several administrative items. A regional HAZMAT grant of $13,935 was received to train 24 members (4 from each of six towns) in decontamination. The agency also planned to deposit Hannaford checks, follow up on a resignation, and complete a required grant risk assessment by January 24.

• Approved minutes as presented (motion by Lori, second by Shaun)
• Approved depositing Hannaford checks without delay
• Approved sending email to Selectboard regarding Andrew's resignation
• Approved following up on memorial plaque with Selectboard
• Approved following up on 2023 EMPG reimbursement for AED pads
• Approved completing SPARQ by January 24
• Approved holding table exercise with town departments
• Approved adjournment at 7:39 PM (motion by Sue, second by Shaun)

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The provided agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and blank templates. No specific topics, decisions, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

The Fire-Highway Building Committee approved several invoices and change orders, including a $14,100 construction administration invoice from Tecton and a $442,160 requisition from Mountford. They also recommended approval of three change orders totaling $25,173.74 to the Board of Selectmen. The committee approved an additional $2,000 for materials to roof over the oil tank pad.

• Approved NES invoice #19863-C for $227.89 for lighting fixtures
• Approved Tecton invoice #47910 for $14,100 (construction administration, 38% complete)
• Approved Mountford Requisition #5 for $442,160
• Recommended approval of change orders totaling $25,173.74 to Board of Selectmen (PCO 007, 008, 009r1)
• Approved $2,000 expenditure for materials to roof over oil tank pad
• Approved minutes of January 9th as amended

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss updating the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Bylaw to comply with state statutes and Attorney General comments. The board will also discuss the Sign Bylaw.

• Discussion of ADU Bylaw amendment for state statute/AG compliance
• Discussion of Sign Bylaw
• Review of ADU approval process and Spencer SP common driveway call

The Planning Board decided to amend the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw to comply with Massachusetts law, including removing the special permit requirement and increasing the maximum size to 1,000 square feet. The board also discussed but did not decide on using LPA hours for a tourism brochure and kept the sign bylaw discussion open. No public members attended.

• Approved minutes from December 18, 2024 (unanimous)
• Decided to amend ADU bylaw: remove special permit requirement, change building inspector language, remove item #3, edit parking to one space, renumber items, increase max square footage to 1,000 (unanimous)
• Decided to postpone decision on using LPA hours for tourism brochure
• Kept sign bylaw discussion open until next meeting

Capital Improvement Planning

This agenda for the Capital Improvement Planning meeting contains only procedural boilerplate and a blank minutes template. No specific capital projects, expenditures, or discussion topics are listed. The meeting appears to be organizational or administrative in nature.

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee reviewed three capital requests from the Fire Department, Library, and Highway Department but made no final decisions on them. The committee voted to recommend changes to the town's asset insurance list to the Board of Selectmen, potentially saving costs. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with minutes approved and action items noted.

• Approved minutes of December 16th meeting
• Voted to recommend asset insurance changes to Board of Selectmen

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will meet to approve payroll, general, and school warrants. The body will discuss an override meeting and the appointment of a Highway Foreman. Other business includes a fuel bid agreement and a letter of commitment for the Town House.

• Appointment of Foreman at Highway
• Sign Agreement-CMRPC/Town Fuel Bid
• Discussion on override meeting
• Letter of Commitment for Town House
• Selection of representative for EMS

Emergency Management Agency

The North Brookfield Emergency Management Agency will hold a regular meeting on January 21, 2024. Discussions include grant updates, a memorial plaque for BOS approval, and a Regional Emergency Planning Committee (REPC) review session involving six towns. Old business covers volunteer coordination and a comprehensive EMA plan, while new business includes a ham radio class sponsorship.

• Deposit of Hannaford check (Anne)
• Memorial plaque requesting BOS approval to display
• Regional Emergency Planning Committee (REPC) Review Session D7West1 (Warren, West Brookfield, Brookfield, East Brookfield, North Brookfield, Spencer)
• EMPG grant updates including CERT training and ServeSafe
• West Brookfield to sponsor a ham radio class

Council on Aging - Senior Center

This agenda contains only procedural boilerplate and a blank agenda section. No concrete decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed for this meeting.

The North Brookfield Council on Aging voted to approve the December minutes and reviewed the director's report. The proposed merger with Oakham is not happening, as Oakham decided to find its own director. The board also decided to hold off on hiring a new P&O coordinator, with the director serving in both roles for now.

• Approved December 9, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Merger with Oakham not happening; Oakham to seek own director
• Holding off on hiring a new P&O coordinator; director to serve both roles
• Senior Center to open Fridays starting January 17 for programming
• Grant approved for Hip Hop Chair Exercise program
• Volunteer Luncheon scheduled for April 24 at Hitchcock Tavern

Haston Free Public Library

The Board of Trustees of the Haston Free Public Library is holding a special meeting to review references for a library candidate and receive an update on the HVAC system from Edge Automation and Renaud Control. The meeting is primarily administrative and does not include votes on budgets or new policies.

• Review of references for library candidate
• HVAC System Update - Edge Automation and Renaud Control technician visit

Finance Committee

The posted agenda for the January 9, 2025 Finance Committee meeting contains only the standard meeting form template with no specific topics, proposals, or actions listed for discussion.

The Finance Committee approved a $967.25 request from the Tax Collector's office for postage to send real estate tax bills, paid from the Reserve Account. The committee also voted to send its Statement of Purpose to the Board of Selectmen for comments after the Town Administrator stated the committee's role in contracts and financial oversight is limited. No other formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on budget timelines, school budget concerns, and other financial matters.

• Approved $967.25 for Tax Collector postage from Reserve Account (unanimous)
• Voted to send Statement of Purpose to Board of Selectmen (unanimous)

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The committee reorganized, appointing Jamie Gilman as chair, Brian Hayes as vice chair, and Darin Anderson as clerk. It approved multiple invoices, including $3,882.50 and $225 for Colliers, $4,925.92 for December services, $195.95 for a late fee, and $3,321.59 to reimburse Jason Petrait for an oil tank. An additional $651 for break room cabinets was approved, and the committee decided to hold post-OAC meetings to comply with open meeting law.

• Reorganized committee; Jamie Gilman elected Chair, Brian Hayes Vice Chair, Darin Anderson Clerk
• Approved NES lighting fixtures invoice $240
• Approved Colliers grant submittal invoices $3,882.50 and $225
• Approved Colliers December invoice $4,925.92
• Approved EJ Prescot late fee $195.95
• Approved reimbursement to Jason Petrait for oil tank $3,321.59
• Approved additional $651 for break room cabinets (total $2,651)
• Approved including Town Accountant and Finance Chair on monthly financial report emails

Fire-Highway Building Committee

The North Brookfield Fire/DPW Renovation Committee is meeting to receive updates from the architect and OPM regarding facility renovations. The committee will consider approvals for specific project costs and invoices.

• Quote for $651 for Highway Breakroom Cabinets
• NES Invoice #: 19753-C for $240.00
• OPM updates on plumbing, lighting, wiring, and fuel oil system tank
• Architect update

The committee approved three financial items: $651 for highway barn breakroom cabinets, a $240 NES invoice for additional light fixtures, and a $3,321.59 reimbursement to J. Petraitis for a fuel oil tank. It also adopted appointments, elected officers, and scheduled biweekly meetings starting January 16, 2025.

• Approved $651 for highway breakroom cabinets (unanimous)
• Approved NES invoice #19753-C for $240 (unanimous)
• Approved $3,321.59 reimbursement to J. Petraitis for fuel oil tank (unanimous)
• Adopted Selectboard appointments of Jamie Gilman as chair and Peter Orsi as alternate (unanimous)
• Elected Brian Hayes as vice chair (unanimous)
• Elected Darin Anderson as secretary (unanimous)
• Approved copying Joe Trentacosta and Sheila LeBlanc on FSR (unanimous)
• Agreed to meet every other week starting January 16, 2025

Parks and Recreation Committee

The North Brookfield Parks and Recreation Committee will meet to approve minutes, review a financial report, and discuss both old and new business. Old business includes a review of the 1st Night Celebration. New business covers policy reviews, spring project planning, ARPA fund allocation, and a wish list. The meeting is a regular discussion session with no votes or decisions noted on the agenda.

• Review of 1st Night Celebration
• Review of Parks and Recreation policies
• Planning for spring projects
• Discussion of ARPA (American Rescue Plan Act) funds
• Creation of a wish list for future needs

The North Brookfield Parks and Recreation Committee approved minutes from four prior meetings and reviewed/signed bills. They discussed using $3,758 in ARPA funds for park improvements, planned events like bands and movie nights, and set action items for the coming year. No major policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 2, Dec 16 meetings
• Reviewed and signed bills
• Discussed using $3,758 ARPA funds for park improvements
• Planned to reserve one bonfire for Dec 31 next year
• Set action items for survey, pergola, laser light show pricing, fencing

Board of Selectmen

This agenda is a procedural template with no listed topics for discussion or decision. The meeting appears to be for administrative purposes only, such as approval of previous minutes. No substantive actions or proposals are indicated.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting, but the posted agenda is largely illegible due to what appears to be garbled text. Based on the fragments, topics may include abatements, personal property forms, and the budget. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are discernible.

• Agenda text is too garbled to extract concrete items; likely procedural boilerplate

The Board of Assessors processed FY25 exemptions totaling $39,601.18 and accepted the FY25 real estate and personal property tax commitment, including water and sewer liens and betterments. They also approved motor vehicle abatements for levies from 2022 and 2024. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved FY25 exemptions #1-53 totaling $39,601.18 (3-0)
• Accepted FY25 real estate commitment of $4,770,831.17 (3-0)
• Accepted FY25 personal property commitment of $358,131.02 (3-0)
• Accepted water lien of $2,160.59 (3-0)
• Accepted sewer lien of $60,516.97 (3-0)
• Accepted betterments of $768.00 (3-0)
• Approved motor vehicle abatements for 2022 levy ($551.26) and 2024 levy ($1,059.50) (3-0)

Sewer Department

The North Brookfield Sewer Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and approve minutes, sign bills and payroll, receive the superintendent's report, review financial and facility planning updates, and address new business. The agenda consists of standard procedural items with no specific major decisions or public hearings noted.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting
• Sign bills, payroll, abatements, and commitments
• Superintendent's report on operations
• Financial updates and facility planning discussions
• Public comments period (2 minutes per person)

The Board of Sewer Commissioners approved the December 10, 2024 minutes and signed bills, payroll, and abatements. The superintendent reported no December exceedances except toxicity, with retesting planned, and noted septage was shut down due to grit removal issues. The FY26 budget is nearly complete but needs $461,000 to balance, though septage revenue is expected to recover by spring. The facilities upgrade is behind schedule, and the board signed an MOU for $75,000 in repairs.

• Approved minutes of December 10, 2024 (all in favor)
• Signed bills, payroll, and abatements/commitments
• Signed MOU letter to hold $75,000 for repairs
• Discussed letter regarding step back to Assistant Superintendent position

Haston Free Public Library

The Haston Free Public Library Board of Trustees met on September 9, 2024, and approved several key actions. They contracted with BiblioTemps for recruitment services to find a permanent library director, using $1,406.25 from the Library Trust Fund. They also authorized $5,890 from the same fund to replace an emergency exit door. To meet staffing requirements, they asked a volunteer to serve as a monitor. The board accepted a memorial bench donation and discussed ongoing building maintenance issues.

• Approved $1,406.25 contract with BiblioTemps for permanent director search, paid from Trust Fund
• Approved $5,890 from Trust Fund for emergency door replacement in Local History Room (Nash Construction bid)
• Approved volunteer Laura Biro as Library Volunteer Monitor to meet two-staff policy
• Approved donation of a black granite memorial bench for Richard McEvoy, pending Selectboard approval
• Discussed mold remediation (humidity reduced to 40–44%) and ongoing chiller/fire panel issues

Downtown Development Committee

This is a blank agenda template with no specific topics listed for discussion. The meeting appears to be purely procedural with no decisions or proposals identified.

The Downtown Development Committee selected stamped concrete as the preferred material for the grass strip between the sidewalk and street, after considering cost, maintenance, and durability. The initial cost is $45,347.00 from JL Construction Corp and BSC Group, with grant funding available to cover it. The committee also discussed coordinating with Mass DOT on the Rt 67 paving project and ongoing negotiations for the School Street sidewalk.

• Approved stamped concrete as preferred solution for grass strip (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 10/4/24 (unanimous)
• Directed Sheila to email town admin and highway admin to request involvement in Mass DOT site visit
• Directed Sheila to contact BSC Group about sidewalk plastic pieces hazard