Rockland public meetings in 2023
5 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Park Department
The board approved a CPA article to fund a study to restore Reeds Pond Park. Members discussed the status of the Hartsuff Park stands study and the ongoing turf field project. No final plans have been determined for the site of the demolished Jefferson School.
- Approved August 20, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved $50,000 CPA article for Reeds Pond Park study (3-0)
- Tabled motion to rescind vote for Hartsuff Park study
Rockland School Committee
The Rockland School Committee approved five fundraisers and updates to the Esten Early Childhood and Elementary School Handbook. The committee also approved the meeting minutes from August 21, 2023.
- Approved August 21, 2023 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved five fundraisers (unanimous)
- Approved Esten Early Childhood and Elementary School Handbook updates (unanimous)
Select Board
The Board approved referring Southfield Redevelopment Authority zoning bylaws to the Planning Board and sponsoring three articles for the November 7 Special Town Meeting. Other actions included approving several board appointments and ARPA fund allocations for water works.
- Approved appointment of Karen Ripley to Rent Control Board (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Erica Harrington to Cultural Council (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Thomas Lenane as Rockland Constable (Unanimous)
- Approved reappointment of Derek Ewell to Community Preservation Committee (Unanimous)
- Approved one-day liquor license for Barrel House Z for Fall Fest (Unanimous)
- Voted to request corrective legislation regarding Cannabis Control Commission regulations (Unanimous)
- Referred Union Point Zoning Bylaw Amendments to Planning Board and placed on Nov 7 Town Meeting Warrant (Unanimous)
- Approved two ARPA fund allocations for PFAS Filters and Regional Study of MWRA (Unanimous)
Sewer Commission
The Sewer Commission conducted an interview with superintendent candidate Michael Buckley. The commission approved a drainlayer license for J&J Trucking. A discussion regarding the moratorium was tabled.
- Approved drainlayer license for J&J Trucking (3-0)
- Tabled moratorium discussion
Cultural Council
The council approved the July 31, 2023 meeting minutes and appointed Nancy Davis as co-chair following John Cheney's resignation. The treasury report showed a total balance of $15,570.54 with seven grants remaining to be paid. No decisions were reached regarding the town's 150th birthday meeting.
- Approved July 31, 2023 meeting minutes (all in favor)
- Appointed Nancy Davis as co-chair (all in favor)