Rockland public meetings in 2021
81 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review the budget season calendar and key dates. Members will be assigned to town departments for liaison work. The committee will also review any pending transfer requests.
- Review of budget season calendar and key dates
- Assignment of committee members to town departments for liaison work
- Review and potential approval or disapproval of transfer requests
Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees will meet to discuss the FY2023 budget and provide updates on strategic planning and building projects. The session includes a review of departmental bills and a COVID update.
- FY2023 Budget Update
- Building Updates
- Strategic Planning Update
- Review of Departmental Bills Payable
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The board will hold a public hearing regarding property classification for the Southfield District Tax. Members will also consider the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and an escrow agreement for payments to the U.S. Navy.
- Public hearing on property classification for Southfield District Tax
- Finalization of Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
- Escrow Agreement for Year 4 and Year 5 EDC installment payments to U.S. Navy
- Ninth Revision to Phase 1A Definitive Subdivision Plan (Dorset Park)
- Request to release performance bond and execute street acceptance plans for Snow Bird Avenue
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The board will meet to discuss legal strategy, real property transactions, and personnel contract negotiations in executive session. The meeting is not scheduled to reconvene in open session.
- Litigation strategy regarding SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al
- Purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
- Contract negotiations for Land Use Administrator and Treasurer
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review the budget season calendar and key dates. Members will be assigned to town departments for liaison work. The committee will also review any pending transfer requests presented by the town.
- Budget season calendar and key dates review
- Assignment of committee members to town departments
- Review of town transfer requests
Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review monthly reports and departmental bills. The agenda includes updates on the FY2023 budget, strategic planning, and building status.
- FY2023 Budget Update
- Building Updates
- Strategic Planning Update
- Annual Holiday Stroll
- COVID Update
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The board will meet to discuss litigation, real property transactions, and personnel contract negotiations in executive session. The agenda indicates the board will not reconvene in open session.
- Litigation strategy regarding SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al
- Purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
- Contract negotiations for Land Use Administrator and Treasurer
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Southfield Redevelopment Authority will discuss and potentially vote on a debris removal contract following a fire at former Navy Building #134. The board will also address a performance bond reduction request and an audit contract.
- Possible vote on debris removal contract for former Navy Building #134
- Dorset Park Performance Bond Reduction Request
- Discussion and possible vote on Audit Contract
- Fiscal Year 2022 transfers
- Executive session regarding SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al
South Shore Recycling Cooperative
The South Shore Recycling Cooperative is meeting to discuss waste management operations and financial reports. The board will vote on whether to continue usage of or re-bid the grinding and screening contract.
- Vote on grinding and screening contract usage or re-bid
- Presentation by ReCollect trash app
- Discussion of mattress and textile waste bans
- Update on producer pay legislation and municipal resolutions
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Board of Directors and Conservation Commission will review September minutes and several conservation measures. The agenda includes a discussion regarding BPD Union Point tenancy at the SRA Office.
- Measure 21-16: Certificate of Compliance for Fairing Way (MassDEP File # SE081-1094)
- Measure 21-17: Partial Certificate of Compliance for Dorset Park (MassDEP File # SE081-1005) involving Weymouth Assessor Parcels 58-597-128 and 58-652-28
- SRA Office — BPD Union Point tenancy discussion
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will discuss the budget season calendar and key dates. Members will be assigned to town departments for liaison work. The committee will also review any pending transfer requests.
- Budget season calendar and key dates review
- Assignment of committee members to town departments
- Review of town transfer requests
Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review departmental bills and the FY2023 budget update. The agenda includes discussions on overdue fines, strategic planning, and building updates.
- FY2023 Budget Update
- Review of Overdue Fines
- State Financial Report
- Departmental Bills Payable review
- December Holiday Closures
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing to determine if the Town of Rockland will exercise its statutory option to purchase land on Beech Street. The property includes buildings and is currently owned by trustees of the Louise M. McCarthy Living Trust.
- Public hearing on the purchase of 36.2 acres on Beech Street (Assessors’ Map 82-16 and Map 79)
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Board of Directors will discuss closing documents for the transfer of approximately 23 acres from the U.S. Navy to the Southfield Redevelopment Authority. The board will also review a treasurer's report regarding fiscal year 2018 abatements.
- Closing documents for transfer of approximately 23 acres from U.S. Navy (FOST 6A-2, FOST 6B-1, and FOST 6B-3)
- Treasurer's Report on Fiscal Year 2018 Abatements for Weymouth Assessor Parcels 58-652-027 and 58-652-029
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen will discuss various community events, licensing requests, and administrative appointments. The meeting includes updates on CARES Act and ARPA funding from the Plymouth County Commissioners.
- Request for four-way stop sign at Stanton Street and Everett Street
- One-day liquor license hour change for Fall Festival
- New livery license for EFK LLC at 482 Union Street
- Rent Control Board appointments for Brian Kain, Eileen Cina, and Carolann Primavera
- Designation of Tom Ruble as Community Floodplain Administrator
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will consider any last-minute changes to the Special Town Meeting Warrant. No transfer requests are scheduled for review at this meeting.
- Review of Special Town Meeting Warrant changes
South Shore Recycling Cooperative
The South Shore Recycling Cooperative is meeting to review the Executive Director's report and discuss recycling updates. The agenda includes a presentation on on-site food waste collection and a legislative update regarding producer pay.
- On-site food waste collection presentation by Moe Banville of Recycle Works
- Approval of July minutes
- Discussion on PACTV PSA
- Review of glass recycling
- Producer pay legislative update and municipal resolutions
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will meet to discuss limiting funding for an open space land purchase to non-stabilization funds. The committee will also review transfer requests presented by the town accountant.
- Reconsideration of Article for Open Space Land Purchase funding
- Review of transfer requests from the town accountant
Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review monthly reports and departmental bills. The agenda includes discussions on fines for overdue items, building maintenance, and a strategic planning update.
- Fines for overdue items
- Building maintenance
- Strategic planning update
- Review of schedules of departmental bills payable
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen will discuss a Special Town Meeting scheduled for September 13, 2021. The meeting includes reviews of community events and a discussion regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at Map 82, Lot 16.
- Special Town Meeting on September 13, 2021
- Real property consideration for Map 82, Lot 16
- Town Treasurer vacancy and transition
- Cultural Council appointments for Jane Tetzlaff and Rob Rosa
- Cub Scout Pack 12 recruiting at Town Hall Plaza on 9/18/21
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The agenda for this meeting consists of procedural boilerplate. No substantive items for decision or discussion are listed.
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Board of Directors will meet to discuss legal strategy and real property values in executive session. In open session, the board will consider an amendment to a 2020A Infrastructure Development Revenue Bond and a proposal for engineering services.
- Executive session regarding SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al
- Resolution for Amendment to Exhibit A of the 2020A Infrastructure Development Revenue Bond
- Measure 21-13: Proposal for Engineering Services for Town of Weymouth Water and Sewer Capacity Analysis by Environmental Partners Group, Inc.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will review and vote on a Special Town Meeting Warrant. The body will also consider reserve fund transfer requests and authorization for payments.
- Review and vote on Special Town Meeting Warrant
- Reserve Fund Transfer Requests
- Finance Committee Authorization to pay (Form-5)
- Review of new transfer requests presented by the town accountant
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
This meeting of the Southfield Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors was cancelled. The original agenda included a review of July 7, 2021, minutes and discussions regarding infrastructure bonds and engineering services.
- Resolution for Amendment to Exhibit A (Series 2020A Improvements) of the 2010A Infrastructure Development Revenue Bond Refunding Amended and Restated Trust Indenture
- Measure 21-13: Proposal for Engineering Services, Town of Weymouth Water and Sewer Capacity Analysis by Environmental Partners Group, Inc.
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen will vote on the adoption of the Local Rapid Recovery Plan and a collective bargaining agreement for Rockland Firefighters. The meeting includes a request for a one-day liquor license and a letter of support for senior affordable housing.
- Adoption of Local Rapid Recovery Plan presented by BETA Group
- Collective Bargaining Agreement for Rockland Firefighters, IAFF Local 1602
- One Day Liquor License request for Latitude Beverage/90+ Cellars at Rockland Farmers Market
- Letter of support for Senior Affordable Housing Project at 403 Union Street/6 DelPrete Ave
- Discussion of real property purchase, exchange, lease or value for Map 24, Lot 26
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen will convene an open session followed by two executive sessions. These closed sessions involve discussions regarding employee discipline or complaints and legal strategy for specific litigation matters.
- Executive session to discuss discipline, dismissal, or complaints against a public officer or employee
- Executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Erickson v. Rockland
- Executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Town of Rockland v. Civil Service Commission
Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review monthly reports and departmental bills. The body will also discuss updates regarding building projects and establish trustee meeting dates for FY2022.
- Review of schedules of departmental bills payable
- Updates on building projects
- Establishment of Trustee meeting dates for FY2022
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen will consider the adoption of the Local Rapid Recovery Plan and a Community Preservation Act application for Copley Garden. The board is also scheduling a Special Town Meeting for September 13, 2021, and reviewing a Flood Plain Bylaw Zoning Amendment.
- Adoption of Local Rapid Recovery Plan presented by BETA Group
- Community Preservation Act Application for NeighborWorks Housing Solutions, Copley Garden
- One-day liquor licenses for Barrel House Z (Hartsuff Park) and Forage Forward Inc. (276 Plain Street)
- Referral of Flood Plain Bylaw Zoning Amendment to Planning Board
- Collective Bargaining Agreements with Police Superiors Union and Rockland Clerical Union
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Board of Directors will conduct a public hearing regarding proposed revisions to the General Municipal Codes for NAS South Weymouth. The meeting also includes a review of the June 21, 2021, open session minutes and a treasurer's report on fiscal year 2021 transfers.
- Public hearing: Proposed revisions to General Municipal Codes for NAS South Weymouth
- Review of June 21, 2021, Open Session Minutes
- Treasurer’s Report: Fiscal Year 2021 Transfers
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Southfield Redevelopment Authority Advisory Board is meeting to discuss the budget for Fiscal Year 2022. The meeting is being conducted remotely via Zoom.
- Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Board of Directors will discuss and potentially vote on an amended and restated Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with BPD Union Point LLC. The body will also consider the Fiscal Year 2022 Budget and traffic and parking enforcement within Union Point.
- Ratification of Fourth Amendment (Term Extension to June 30, 2021) for Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with BPD Union Point LLC
- Vote on Amended and Restated ENA with BPD Union Point LLC
- Discussion and possible vote on Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
- Discussion on enforcement of traffic and parking regulations within Union Point
- Executive session regarding SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al
Finance Committee
The committee will vote on the selection of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, and Secretary. Members will also review and act upon new and year-end transfer requests, including those for the Library.
- Vote on Chairmen, Vice Chairmen and Secretary
- Review of Transfer Requests
- Year End Transfers for the Library
Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review librarian employment contracts and reopening plans. The agenda also includes updates on building projects and a report from the Town Administrator.
- Librarian employment contracts
- Library reopening plans
- Building project updates
- FY2022 trustee meeting dates
- Departmental bills payable
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen will discuss a comprehensive wastewater treatment plant evaluation and billboard proposals for the Route 3 Corridor Sign Overlay District. The board is also considering a license application for Anita Marie’s Breakfast and Lunch and a support letter for senior housing at 403 Union Street/6 DelPrete Ave.
- Common Victualler License application for Jessica Duran d/b/a Anita Marie’s Breakfast and Lunch
- Billboard proposals per Zoning Bylaw §415-21.3, Route 3 Corridor Sign Overlay District
- Comprehensive Wastewater Treatment Plant Assessment and Evaluation by Wright-Pierce
- Letter of support for Senior Affordable Housing Project at 403 Union Street/6 DelPrete Ave.
- CDBG Project Cap Waiver Request for Case #18-295
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen will review appointments and year-end transfers from the Town Accountant. The meeting includes discussions on a Special Town Meeting and criteria for billboard proposals. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property and police collective bargaining.
- Summer 2021 Special Town Meeting
- Review of Billboard Proposals criteria
- Memorandum of Agreement with New England Police Benevolent Association, Inc., local 65
- Real property discussion regarding Map 82, Lot 16
- Plymouth County Advisory Board Appointment
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Southfield Redevelopment Authority and Conservation Commission will meet to discuss and vote on a negotiation agreement with BPD Union Point LLC. The board will also review certificates of compliance for specific parcels and hold an executive session regarding litigation and real property.
- Vote on Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with BPD Union Point LLC
- Executive session regarding SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al
- Partial Certificate of Compliance for 98 Snow Bird Avenue (Weymouth Assessor’s Parcel 58-652-2)
- Certificates of Compliance for MassDEP Files SE081-1173 and SE081-1174
- Treasurer's Report transfer (Measure 21-07)
Board of Library Trustees
The Board will review monthly reports and schedules of departmental bills payable. Updates are scheduled regarding the FY2022 library budget, building projects, and strategic planning.
- Approval of Meeting Minutes
- Review of Schedules of Departmental Bills Payable
- FY2022 Library Budget & Town Meeting update
- Building Projects updates
- Strategic Planning update
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen will discuss a letter of support for a senior affordable housing project at 403 Union Street/6 DelPrete Ave. The meeting includes requests regarding liquor license management and early opening hours. The board will also address several appointment vacancies.
- Letter of support for Senior Affordable Housing Project at 403 Union Street/6 DelPrete Ave
- Change of Manager request for Luke’s Liquors
- One day early opening liquor request for Sterling Golf Management Inc. (Rockland Golf Course)
- Vacancies for Rent Control Board, Plymouth County Advisory Board, and Sewer Commissioner
- CDBG Subordination Request
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The meeting scheduled for May 13, 2021, was canceled. The original agenda included a vote on an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with BPD Union Point LLC and an executive session regarding litigation and real property.
- Exclusive Negotiation Agreement between Southfield Redevelopment Authority and BPD Union Point LLC
- Executive session regarding SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al
Select Board
The Board will review minutes from April 20, 2021, and discuss a request for the Cub Scout Yard Sale to use the Town Hall Plaza on June 19, 2021. An executive session is scheduled to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of specific real property parcels.
- Request for Use of Town Hall Plaza by Cub Scout Yard Sale on June 19, 2021
- Executive Session regarding Map 82, Lots 2 & 16 and Map 24, Lot 26
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is holding an emergency meeting to review and vote on amended language for article(s) in the Warrant.
- Vote on amended language for Warrant article(s)
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen will meet to discuss the Annual/Special Town Meeting Warrant. No other specific items are listed on the agenda.
- Annual/Special Town Meeting Warrant discussion
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Board of Directors will discuss several development measures and a negotiation agreement. The meeting includes potential votes on building demolition and a sewer improvement project.
- Extension discussion and vote regarding Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with BPD Union Point LLC
- Measure 21-05: Building 11 (Caretaker Site Office) Demolition Contract discussion and possible vote
- Measure 21-06: Route 18 Sewer Improvement Project Agreement discussion and possible vote
Board of Library Trustees
The Board will conduct organizational business including board reorganization and signature authority designation. The agenda also includes updates on the FY2022 library budget and building projects.
- Board Reorganization
- Signature Authority Designation for Expenditures & Payroll
- FY2022 Library Budget update
- Building Projects updates
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee is meeting to review last-minute changes to the warrant and receive a financial update from the Town Accountant. The body will also review and decide on transfer requests. These actions prepare the committee for the May 3 Town Meeting.
- Review of last minute changes to the warrant
- Review and approval/disapproval of transfer requests
- Discussion of Veterans Grave Markers
- Review of Liaison Assignments for Department Heads
Select Board
The Select Board will meet via remote teleconference to review previous minutes and discuss several administrative matters. The agenda includes nominations for the Council on Aging and Old Colony Elder Services boards, as well as a discussion regarding municipal electricity aggregation renewal.
- Council on Aging Board of Directors Appointment: Patricia Penney
- Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors Nomination: Karen Reilly
- Municipal Electricity Aggregation Renewal with Good Energy, L.P.
- Executive Session regarding real property (Map 82, Lots 2 & 16)
South Shore Recycling Cooperative
The board is meeting to vote on March minutes and discuss DEP SMRP/RDP grants and household hazardous waste funding. Members will consider endorsing four legislative acts regarding producer responsibility for paper, packaging, paint, and mattresses.
- Vote to approve March minutes
- Discussion of DEP SMRP/RDP grants
- Review of HHW options and funding sources
- Endorsement of HD1553 (paper/packaging), HD2384 (paint), SD2101 (mattresses), and HD2444 (MRF transparency)
- EBoard Nominating committee for elections by June 30
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Southfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting remotely to organize its Advisory Board and review enabling legislation. The board will also review the Fiscal Year 2021 year-to-date appropriation expenditure report and discuss upcoming issues for Fiscal Year 2022.
- Organization of the Advisory Board
- Review of FY 2021 YTD Appropriation Expenditure Report
- Discussion of FY 2022 upcoming issues
- Approval of June 15, 2020 minutes
- Status of vacancies
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
This meeting of the Southfield Redevelopment Authority board was scheduled to take place via Zoom. However, the official notice indicates that the meeting was cancelled.
Select Board
The Select Board will meet via remote teleconference to discuss various town business. Items include a CDBG waiver request, updates on the Abington Rockland Joint Water Works, and National Grid projects affecting the Highway Department.
- CDBG: Single Case Waiver Request
- Sign/Awning Permit — Tax Solution — 302 Union Street
- Abington Rockland Joint Water Works Update
- Highway Department Update regarding National Grid Projects
- Final Adoption of Personnel Policies
Finance Committee
The committee will review department budget presentations, including school and general fund totals. Members will also review the final warrant and consider transfer requests presented by the town accountant.
- School Budget Voting
- General Fund Total voting
- Article Voting
- Review of Final Warrant
- Transfer Requests
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a Planned Unit Development (PUD) for Concord Meadows. The board will also review Form A endorsements and a site and design review. Administrative votes on payments and minutes are scheduled.
- Public Hearing: PUD Concord Meadows, 365 Concord Street
- Form A Endorsement Review: 91 Dexter Road
- Form A Endorsement Review: 789/773 Liberty Street
- Site & Design Review: CRESCO HHH, LLC, 1015 Hingham Street
- Payment of $1,091.36 to GateHouse Media for advertisements
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen will discuss the Fiscal Year 2022 budget. This item is related to the May 3, 2021, Town Meeting Warrant.
- FY22 Budget discussion
- May 3, 2021 Town Meeting Warrant
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Board of Directors will discuss and potentially vote on extending an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with BPD Union Point LLC. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss litigation strategy and real property transactions.
- Possible vote on Exclusive Negotiation Agreement extension with BPD Union Point LLC
- Executive session regarding SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al
- Executive session to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
- Resolution for Amendment to Exhibit A of the 2010A Infrastructure Development Revenue Bond Refunding Amended and Restated Trust Indenture
Board of Library Trustees
The Board will review monthly reports and departmental bills payable. Discussion topics include the director evaluation, potential reopening, and building projects or repairs.
- Approval of Meeting Minutes
- Review of Schedules of Departmental Bills Payable
- Discussion on Potential Reopening
- Discussion on Building Projects and Repairs
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen and Planning Board will meet to fill a vacancy and discuss reducing the voter quorum for the May 3, 2021 Town Meeting. The board will also review debt authorization for South Shore Vocational Technical High School and CDBG program requirements.
- Appointment of James Wells to the Planning Board
- Proposal to reduce Town Meeting quorum from 150 voters
- Debt authorization request from South Shore Vocational Technical High School
- CDBG Program waiver of municipals requirement
- Tax title auction for 49 Custer Street on 4/27/21
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will hear budget presentations and conduct voting for the Schools and Capital Planning departments. The body will also review and decide on transfer requests presented by the town accountant.
- Budget presentations and voting for Schools
- Budget presentations and voting for Capital Planning
- Review and approval/disapproval of transfer requests
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Advisory Board is meeting remotely to organize the board and review enabling legislation. The meeting includes a review of the Fiscal Year 2021 year-to-date appropriation expenditure report and upcoming issues for Fiscal Year 2022.
- Organization of the Advisory Board
- Review of Fiscal Year 2021 YTD Appropriation Expenditure Report
- Discussion of Fiscal Year 2022 upcoming issues
- Approval of June 15, 2020 minutes
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Southfield Redevelopment Authority and Conservation Commission will meet to discuss a certificate of compliance request. The board will also hold an executive session regarding litigation and real property.
- Northland Residential LLC: Request for Certificate of Compliance (MassDEP File #SE081-1223)
- Executive Session: Strategy for SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al
- Executive Session: Purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
- Executive Session: Contract negotiations with non-union personnel
South Shore Recycling Cooperative
The South Shore Recycling Cooperative is meeting to discuss the results of a multitown recycling RFP and prepare for DEP SMRP/RDP grants. The board will also hear from Bootstrap Compost regarding curbside food waste.
- Multitown recycling RFP results and next steps
- Preparation for DEP SMRP/RDP grants
- Presentation by Aaron Chism of Bootstrap Compost on curbside food waste
- Vote to approve December minutes
- Discussion on Mass. Producer Responsibility and MRF transparency legislation
Finance Committee
The committee will review budget presentations for the CPA/Historical, Library, Board of Health, and Schools departments. Members will also review minutes and consider various transfer requests presented by the town accountant.
- CPA/Historical budget presentation
- Library budget presentation
- Board of Health (BOH) budget presentation
- Schools budget presentation
- Review of Transfer Requests
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen will meet via remote teleconference to address several administrative and policy matters. Key agenda items include zoning bylaw amendments and the filling of board vacancies.
- Vote to fill four vacancies on the Council on Aging Board of Directors
- Proposed Gateway Mixed-Use Overlay District (GMOD) Zoning Bylaw Amendments
- Proposed Marijuana Host Community Agreement Use of Funds Policy
- Change of Manager Request for Old Colony VFW Post 1788, Inc.
- Update on labor dispute at Lydia Square Affordable Housing Construction Project on Norman Street
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will hear budget presentations from several town departments. The body will also review and act on transfer requests presented by the town accountant.
- Budget presentations for Water, Sewer, Highway/Drains/Tree, Parks, and Building departments
- Review and approval/disapproval of transfer requests
- Review of Liaison Assignments and plans to meet with Department Heads
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct site and design reviews for projects on Dyer Street and Hingham Street. The board will also review a Form A endorsement for a property at 289 East Water Street and Liberty Street.
- Site & Design Review for Gaspar Investments Inc. for three buildings at 0 Dyer Street
- Site & Design Review for CRESCO HHH, LLC at 1015 Hingham Street
- Form A Endorsement Review for C.W. Garvey at 289 East Water Street & Liberty Street
- Payment of $1,520.00 to Gillon Associates for Traffic Study at 1015 Hingham Street
- Payment of $222.00 to Amory for Plan Review at 1015 Hingham Street
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Board of Directors and Special Permit Granting Authority are meeting to consider permit extensions and plan changes for recreation complexes. The meeting includes a development update and a treasurer's report.
- Request to extend beer and wine sales period to June 30, 2021, for Union Point Sports LLC and MMCUP, Inc. at 188 Memorial Grove Avenue
- Request for Minor Plan Change to Approved Joint Site Plan/Special Permit for New England Free Jacks venue at 206 Memorial Grove Avenue
- Executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al
Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees will meet via Zoom to review monthly reports and departmental bills. The agenda includes discussions on the annual report, director evaluation, and building projects and repairs.
- Review of Schedules of Departmental Bills Payable
- Annual Report
- Report on Director Evaluation
- Building Projects and Repairs
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will hear budget presentations from several town departments. The body will also review transfer requests presented by the town accountant.
- Budget presentations for Police, Fire, IT, Veterans, COA, and Recreation
- Review and potential approval or disapproval of transfer requests
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen will review affordable housing purchase options and a senior housing project. The meeting includes updates on the FY22 town and school budgets and economic development priority setting.
- Class II License request for used car sales at 511 Union Street
- Affordable housing purchase options for 28 Midfield Drive and 17 Von Rhor Drive, Unit 53A
- Senior Affordable Housing Project at 403 Union Street/6 DelPrete Ave
- Draft list of May 2021 Town Meeting Warrant Articles
- FY22 Budget updates for the Town and Rockland Public Schools
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will hear budget presentations from several town departments. The committee will also review transfer requests presented by the town accountant.
- Budget presentations for Assessor, Collector, Treasurer, Clerk, SS Voc Tech, TA/BOS, and Accounting
- Review and potential approval or disapproval of transfer requests
Finance Committee
The committee will review a budget presentation from the Accounting department and Town Administrator. Members will also review new transfer requests presented by the town accountant.
- Budget Presentation from Accounting and Town Administrator
- Review of Transfer Requests
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Board of Directors will meet remotely to discuss a blight ordinance and a treasurer's report. The meeting includes a resolution regarding the 2010A Infrastructure Development Revenue Bond Refunding Amended and Restated Trust Indenture.
- Blight Ordinance
- Resolution for Amendment to Exhibit A (Series 2020A Improvements) of the 2010A Infrastructure Development Revenue Bond Refunding Amended and Restated Trust Indenture
- Treasurer's report transfers
- Executive session regarding SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al litigation
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen will meet via remote teleconference to discuss a National Grid easement and the sale of a town parcel. The agenda also includes updates on the FY22 budget and COVID-19.
- National Grid Easement Approval regarding the School Building Project
- Vote to execute deed for sale of Assessor’s Parcel No. 3-1A at Abington & Weymouth Streets
- Players Sports Bar & Grille request for early opening 2/13 — 2/14
- Finance Committee vacancies
- FY22 Budget Update
South Shore Recycling Cooperative
The South Shore Recycling Cooperative is meeting via Zoom to review financial updates and the annual report. The board will discuss a multitown recycling RFP and upcoming spring household hazardous waste events.
- Multitown recycling RFP
- Approval of Annual Report
- Spring HHW events from 4/10-6/19
- Massachusetts Paper and Packaging Producer Responsibility legislation
- Presentation by Joe Tutch of New England Recycling (C&D)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will conduct a site and design review for Cresco HHH, LLC at 1015 Hingham Street. The board will also consider several administrative payments for construction services and plan reviews.
- Site & Design Review for Cresco HHH, LLC, 1015 Hingham Street
- $370.00 payment to Amory for construction services at Wendy’s Hingham Street
- $111.00 and $148.00 payments to Amory for plan reviews at 365 Concord Street
- $1,628.00 payment to Amory for plan review at 0 Dyer Street
- $666.00 payment to Amory for plan review at 1015 Hingham Street
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will meet via remote teleconference to review and decide on transfer requests presented by the town accountant. The body will also prepare for the May 3 Town Meeting and review liaison assignments.
- Review and approval/disapproval of transfer requests
- Calendar preparation for May 3 Town Meeting
- Review of Liaison Assignments
Board of Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees will meet via Zoom to conduct regular business. The agenda includes reviewing departmental bills and discussing building projects and repairs.
- Review of Schedules of Departmental Bills Payable
- Building Projects and Repairs
- Director Evaluation
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Board of Directors will review previous session minutes and a MassWorks Infrastructure Grant application proposal. The agenda also includes a treasurer's report regarding the FY21 budget and transfers.
- MassWorks Infrastructure Grant Application proposal from Anderson Strategic Advisors, LLC
- Resolution for Amendment to Exhibit A (Series 2020A Improvements) of the 2010A Infrastructure Development Revenue Bond Refunding Amended and Restated Trust Indenture
- FY21 Budget Update and Transfers
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen will meet via remote teleconference to address new business and provide updates on funding and budgets. The session includes discussions on federal grant requests and state transportation bids.
- CDBG Subordination Requests
- MassDOT Rt. 3 Billboard Invitation to Bid
- CARES Act Funding Update
- Town Charter Amendments Update
- FY22 Budget Update
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The Board of Directors will meet to review the Treasurer's report and previous minutes. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal strategy, real property transactions, and non-union contract negotiations.
- Executive session regarding SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al
- Executive session to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
- Executive session to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel
Southfield Redevelopment Authority
The meeting scheduled for January 6, 2021, was cancelled. The provided agenda was procedural boilerplate.
Select Board
The Board of Selectmen will meet via remote teleconference to discuss town business. Key agenda items include authorizing deficit spending for snow and ice and reviewing the 2021 meeting schedule.
- Authorization of Snow and Ice Deficit Spending
- 2021 Selectmen Meeting Schedule
- FY22 Budget Update
- CPA Housing Assistance Program Implementation Update
- CDBG-CV Grant Implementation Update