Rockland public meetings in 2024

Board of Health

The Rockland Board of Health will meet virtually on December 21, 2024, to approve meeting minutes from August and October 2024, and discuss presenting an honorary gavel to former Chairman Ken Lewis. The agenda is largely administrative and ceremonial, with no new policy or regulatory actions proposed.

• Approve August 26, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approve October 29, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion on presenting former Chairman Ken Lewis with an honorary gavel

The Rockland Board of Health met on December 21, 2024, but took no substantive actions. Chairman Stephens deferred approval of the previous meeting's minutes to the next month's agenda and proposed discussing a future honorary gavel presentation for former chairman Ken Lewis. The board adjourned unanimously after a motion by Vice Chair Gallant.

• Deferred approval of December meeting minutes to next month's agenda
• Proposed discussing honorary gavel for former chairman Ken Lewis at next meeting
• Adjourned meeting unanimously (all in favor)

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School Committee and Building Committee will hold a joint meeting. The Building Committee will approve minutes from November 20 and adjourn. The School Committee will hear public comment, a student report, and staff recognitions, then approve minutes, receive treasurer and superintendent reports, and discuss new business including a donation of a 2002 Land Rover for the automotive program and a follow-up from the MASC Delegate Assembly. They will also vote on budget transfers.

• Approve minutes from November 20, 2024 for Building Committee and School Committee
• Treasurer's monthly report and budget transfers (vote)
• Regional Agreement Amendment Update (discussion)
• FY26 Budget Calendar (discussion)
• Donation: Automotive – 2002 Land Rover (vote)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review the FY26 budget and a draft of the FY26 Action Plan. The board will also consider a request to place a Red Cross donation bin on the library property.

• Request to place Red Cross donation bin on property
• FY26 Action Plan draft
• FY26 budget
• Director's evaluation
• Building updates

Select Board

The Select Board will hear community announcements on the South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School building project ($276 million) and the Rockland Fire Station building project ($26 million), both requiring upcoming ballot votes. The board will consider a request from Players Sports Bar & Grille to stay open until 2am on Dec 31, receive a streetlight update, and discuss an Impact Advisory Group overview. Appointments to the Community Preservation Committee and Fire Station Building Committee are scheduled, along with the FY26 preliminary budget submission and outreach materials for the January 25 special election on the school project.

• South Shore Tech building project ($276M): special election ballot and debt exclusion vote on 1/25/2025
• Rockland Fire Station building project ($26M): debt exclusion vote on 4/12/2025 and town meeting vote on 5/5/2025
• Request from Players Sports Bar & Grille (86 VFW Drive) to close at 2am on Dec 31, 2024
• Appointments: Thomas Roache to Community Preservation Committee (2-year term); reappointments to Fire Station Building Committee
• Removal of Fire Department from Civil Service – approval of letter to state

The Rockland Select Board unanimously approved naming the Park Department building the 'Peter Ewell Field House Garage' in honor of retiring Park Superintendent Peter Ewell. The board also approved several other items, including a New Year's Eve closing time extension for Players Sports Bar & Grille, appointments to the Community Preservation Committee and Fire Station Building Committee, an informational postcard mailing about the South Shore Tech building project, a CDBG waiver request, a letter supporting removal of the Fire Department from Civil Service, and annual license renewals. The board also voted to cancel its February 18, 2025 meeting and tentatively meet on February 25 if needed.

• Named Park Department building 'Peter Ewell Field House Garage' (unanimous)
• Approved Players Sports Bar & Grille New Year's Eve closing at 2:00am (unanimous)
• Appointed Thomas Roache to Community Preservation Committee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Fire Station Building Committee members (unanimous)
• Approved mailing informational postcard for 1/25/25 South Shore Tech special election (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Waiver Request Case #22/23-319 (unanimous)
• Approved letter supporting removal of Fire Department from Civil Service (unanimous)
• Approved annual license renewals (unanimous)

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Board of Directors of the Southfield Redevelopment Authority will hold a public hearing on the classification of property for the Southfield District Tax, followed by a possible vote. The board will also consider an amendment to extend the term of the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Turquoise Southfield NR LLC and discuss Fiscal Year 2025 budget transfers and adjustments.

• Public hearing and possible vote on classification of property for Southfield District Tax
• Amendment request to extend the term of the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Turquoise Southfield NR LLC
• Treasurer's Report and possible vote on FY2025 budget transfers and adjustments
• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold three public hearings: a minor modification to Stevie G's Restaurant's special permit to change hours of operation at 372 Market Street; a continuance hearing for a variance to add a garage with living area at 57 School Street; and a special permit to allow a home office for biofeedback and talk therapy at 47 William Street. The board will also discuss and vote on meeting minutes.

• Stevie G's Restaurant LLC seeks to change Condition 3 (hours of operation) at 372 Market Street in the Business II district
• Eric and Lisa Urrutia request variances of 4.03 feet rear and 6.56 feet west side to add a garage with living area at 57 School Street (R-4 district)
• Richard and Kyla Phillips seek a special permit to operate a home office for biofeedback and talk therapy at 47 William Street (R-3 district)
• All hearings are remote via Zoom; meeting broadcast live on YouTube
• Tentative joint Planning Board meeting on proposed bylaws including ADUs for annual Town Meeting noted for January

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals approved a minor modification to a special permit for Stevie G's Restaurant LLC at 372 Market Street, granting extended hours. The board also granted a special permit with conditions to Richard and Kyla Phillips for 47 William Street. A variance application for 57 School Street was withdrawn without prejudice at the applicant's request. The board approved minutes from three prior meetings and discussed upcoming zoning bylaw changes.

• Approved minor modification to special permit for extended hours at 372 Market Street (5-0)
• Granted special permit with conditions at 47 William Street (5-0)
• Accepted withdrawal without prejudice of variance application for 57 School Street (5-0)
• Approved December 3, 2024 minutes as revised (3-0)
• Approved October 15, 2024 minutes as revised (4-0)
• Approved December 10, 2024 minutes as amended (5-0)
• Agreed to review draft ADU Bylaw by January 14, 2025 (5-0)

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will meet to approve prior minutes and discuss the Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) review. The board will also plan for FY25, covering hiring updates, spending opportunities, and expanded vaccine access. No public comment is permitted at this meeting.

• Introduction to the FPHS Review
• FY25 Hiring Updates
• FY25 Spending Opportunities
• Introduction to Expanded Vaccine Access

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance tabled approval of the November 19 and December 3 meeting minutes for additional review. The group discussed the upcoming Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) review, which begins in January 2025, and planned for hiring a Public Health Nurse and other FY25 activities. No final decisions were made on substantive policy items.

• Tabled approval of November 19 and December 3 meeting minutes
• Approved motion to table meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (unanimous)

ADA Commisson - AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT

The ADA Commission will review board training and establish committee priorities. Members will discuss ADA-related town activities, including specific park accessibility projects.

• ADA Park at E/W Water Street & Union Street Intersection
• ADA Accessibility at Hartsuff Park Swimming Area
• ADA Door Installation at COA
• Sign & Facade Grant Program
• See-Click-Fix Report a Concern

Council on Aging (COA)

The Rockland Council on Aging will hold a routine meeting with updates from the director, including closure dates and a special event. The meeting covers approval of minutes, financial reports, and committee updates.

• Director's report notes COA closed Dec 24 and Dec 25, 2024
• Silver Bell Ball scheduled for Dec 31, 2024
• Discussion of items not reasonably anticipated

The Rockland Council on Aging met on December 11, 2024, and approved the minutes from November 13 and the financial report, both unanimously. The director reported the center will be closed Dec. 24-25, open Dec. 31, and that she is working on the 2026 budget and seeking a grant to replace the van. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was adjourned at 10:00am.

• Approved November 13, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Accepted director's report (motion by Conway, second by O'Neil)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:00am (all present approved)

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will hold a meeting to discuss routine business including approval of prior meeting minutes, an executive director's report, and old/new business items. Key agenda items include updates on a low bid for a GFCI project, a pre-application for a generator at Garden Terrace, and approval of the Marketing Plan 2025 (from 2022). The board will also review financial warrants for AP and Section 8.

• Approval of Marketing Plan 2025 (updated from 2022)
• Update on low bid for Project 251041 (GFCI work)
• Pre-application for a generator at Garden Terrace via Community Preservation Committee (CPC)
• Review of AP Warrant and Section 8 Warrant for October and November/December 2024

South Shore Recycling Cooperative

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative will hold a hybrid meeting to approve previous meeting minutes, prepare a MassDEP grant application, and discuss fee setting and collection issues. The board will also hear a presentation from Black Earth Compost and receive an Executive Director's report on the 2024 HHW summary and 2025 preparations.

• Speaker: Conor Miller, Black Earth Compost (9:05)
• Approve October meeting minutes (vote)
• MassDEP grant preparation and MAC report (Todd Koep)
• Discussion topic: Fee setting, collection issues, solutions
• Executive Director’s Report: 2024 HHW summary and 2025 prep, HHW Depot update

Rockland Recreation

The Rockland Recreation Board will meet on December 11, 2024. The agenda includes discussion of a departmental restructure, recaps of the Holiday Stroll and Terror on the Trails events, and updates on programs, vendors, and the building.

• Departmental restructure discussion
• Holiday Stroll recap
• Terror on the Trails recap
• Programs and vendor update
• Building update

Board of Library Trustees

The December 11, 2024, meeting of the Rockland Board of Library Trustees has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will occur at this session. The agenda had included items such as a Red Cross donation bin request and the FY26 budget.

• Meeting cancelled; no action taken on listed agenda items.
• Proposed Red Cross donation bin request not considered.
• FY26 budget and action plan not discussed.
• Director's evaluation and building updates deferred.

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet on December 10, 2024, to approve minutes, discuss a semi-annual compliance report to DEP/EPA, and review ongoing development projects including Dyer Street, Concord Meadows, 53 Airport Road, and Schoolhouse Apartment. Other agenda items include a stipend for an administrative assistant, updates on facility maintenance such as the digester boiler and generator, the 813 Market Street state road project, and consideration of an outside project manager.

• Semi-annual compliance report to DEP/EPA (NPDES requirement) with future compliance discussion
• Administrative Assistant Stipend
• Ongoing development projects: Dyer Street, Concord Meadows, 53 Airport Road (Uppa Baby), Schoolhouse Apartment
• Digester Boiler and Generator updates
• 813 Market Street (state road project) update

The Rockland Sewer Commission approved a $200 per week stipend for the Administrative Assistant through fiscal year 2025, with a separate MOU side letter, by a 3-0 vote. They also voted 3-0 to allow the Town Administrator to begin procuring an Outside Project Manager for the plant upgrade project. The board authorized the interim superintendent to create and present a fee schedule for a proposed bedroom addition at 220 Hingham Street, with a report due at the next meeting. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of updates on projects, compliance, and operations.

• Approved $200/week stipend for Administrative Assistant through FY2025 (3-0)
• Approved procuring an Outside Project Manager for plant upgrade (3-0)
• Authorized fee schedule for 220 Hingham Street bedroom addition (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual remote meeting on December 10, 2024, to continue deliberations on 1119 and 1059 Rear Union Street. The agenda includes discussion-only items and a proposed vote to approve meeting minutes. No formal decisions or public hearings are scheduled beyond the continuance.

• Continuance of public hearing for 1119 and 1059 Rear Union Street
• Discussion and proposed vote to approve meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on five environmental permit applications, including Notices of Intent (NOIs) for 495 Union St, 421 Forest St, and the Spruce St Culvert, an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) for 0 Pond St, and a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) for 175 Myrtle St. The meeting will discuss potential impacts to wetlands and resource areas. The next meeting is scheduled for January 14, 2025.

• 0 Pond St – ANRAD for resource area delineation
• 175 Myrtle St – Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA)
• 495 Union St – Notice of Intent (NOI) for work in or near wetlands
• 421 Forest St – Notice of Intent (NOI) for work in or near wetlands
• Spruce St Culvert – Notice of Intent (NOI) for culvert work

The Rockland Conservation Commission issued Orders of Conditions for projects at 495 Union St and 421 Forest St, with special conditions including buffer restoration and a one-season planting requirement. It continued hearings for 175 Myrtle St and Spruce St Culvert to January 14, 2025. Bills were approved and the meeting adjourned.

• Issued Order of Conditions for 495 Union St NOI (motion by Hoffman, seconded by Judge)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 421 Forest St NOI (motion by Judge, seconded by Hoffman)
• Continued 175 Myrtle St RDA hearing to January 14, 2025
• Continued Spruce St Culvert NOI hearing to January 14, 2025
• Approved payment of bills (motion by Hoffman, seconded by Judge)

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will meet on December 9, 2024, to accept minutes, receive monthly reports from administrators and departments, and discuss old and new business. New business includes approving new fundraisers, a presentation on 2027 EF Tours by Kristen Walsh, and an amendment to the building rental contract. The superintendent will also provide a report.

• New fundraisers to be approved
• Amendment of building rental contract
• Presentation of 2027 EF Tours by Kristen Walsh
• Completed fundraisers as old business
• Monthly reports from administrators, guidance, nurse, and pupil personnel services

The Rockland School Committee approved a 2027 EF Tours educational trip to Berlin, Budapest, Prague, and Krakow, with a lunch stop in Slovakia. The committee also approved an amendment to the building rental contract to require technical assistance for any space needing it, not just the auditorium/lecture hall. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of November 25, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved monthly reports for administrators, guidance, nurse, PPS, and financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved six new fundraisers including Phelps PAC D'Angelo's/Papa Gino's, Gold Coin Challenge, Fun Run, RHS Girls Basketball apparel, RHS French candy bars, and WRPS Timber Lanes (unanimous)
• Approved 2027 EF Tours trip to Berlin, Budapest, Prague, Krakow (unanimous)
• Amended building rental contract to require technical assistance for any space needing it (unanimous)

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Community Preservation Act Committee will meet on December 9, 2024, to review several pre-applications and projects. Items include potential funding for Bi Centennial track replacement and engineering studies, Spring St baseball dugout fence replacement, and historical preservation efforts such as microfilming newspapers and cemetery restoration. The committee will also discuss properties at 225 West Water Street and 1119 Union Street, as well as Rockland Housing Authority property behind Rockland Plaza.

• Bi Centennial track engineering study pre-app
• Bi Centennial track replacement pre-app
• Spring St baseball dugout fence replacement pre-app
• Rockland historical newspaper collection on microfilm pre-app
• Beal Family Cemetery Preservation and Restoration pre-app

The Rockland Community Preservation Committee approved four pre-applications to move to final applications: microfilming the historical newspaper collection ($1,995), a flatbed scanner for the Historical Commission ($700), Beal Family Cemetery restoration ($8,750), and a Bi-Centennial track engineering study ($10,000 extension). The committee also discussed potential uses for properties at 225 West Water Street and 1119 Union Street, and a possible emergency generator at Studley Court and Garden Terrace, but took no votes on those items.

• Approved microfilm preservation pre-app for $1,995 (all in favor)
• Approved flatbed scanner pre-app for $700 (all in favor)
• Approved Beal Family Cemetery restoration pre-app for $8,750 (all in favor)
• Approved Bi-Centennial track engineering study pre-app with $10,000 extension (all in favor)
• Approved Bi-Centennial track replacement pre-app to move to final app (all in favor)
• Approved Spring St baseball dugout fence replacement pre-app (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from 09/30/24 with corrections (all in favor)

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Technical High School Council will meet to review progress on school goals, discuss updates to student phone procedures, and review a draft of Service Expectation Practices. These are ongoing operational discussions, not final decisions.

• Review of school goals progress
• Discussion and updates on student phone procedures
• Review draft of SST Service Expectation Practices

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Southfield Redevelopment Authority Board will discuss and possibly vote on an amended Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Turquoise Southfield NR LLC to extend its term. A public hearing will be held on classifying property for the Southfield District Tax, followed by a possible vote. The board will also review a project update from Turquoise Southfield NR LLC and consider Fiscal Year 2025 budget transfers and adjustments.

• Amended and Restated Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Turquoise Southfield NR LLC – amendment to extend term, discussion and possible vote
• Public Hearing on classification of property for Southfield District Tax, discussion and possible vote
• Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Transfers and Adjustments, discussion and possible vote
• Project Update from Turquoise Southfield NR LLC
• Approval of Open Session Minutes from November 6, 2024

Board of Assessors

The Rockland Board of Assessors will discuss and vote on FY25 real estate exemption applications, and prepare recommendations for the residential exemption, residential factor, and small commercial exemption to be voted at the Classification Hearing. The board will also receive a tax rate update and approve meeting minutes and weekly invoices.

• Approve/Deny FY25 Real Estate Exemption Applications
• BOA Recommendations for Residential Exemption, Residential Factor, and Small Commercial Exemption
• Tax Rate Update
• Approve Meeting Minutes from 11/19/2024
• Weekly Invoices

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct public hearings regarding a new alcohol license and assessor reclassification. The board will also consider a change in hours for a local restaurant and a council appointment.

• Public Hearing: New All Alcohol License for Anita Maries at 349 Union Street
• Public Hearing: Assessor Reclassification with Director of Assessing Meg Peterson
• Permanent Change of Hours Request for Stevie G’s Restaurant at 372 Market Street
• Appointment of Andrew McCarthy to the Old Colony Planning Council for a 1-year term
• Naming of ADA Park at East Water & Union Streets

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will meet virtually to continue deliberations on two properties at 1119 and 1059 Rear Union Street. They will also discuss and possibly vote to approve meeting minutes, consider scheduling, and then vote to enter executive session to discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Mary Parsons.

• Continued deliberations on 1119 and 1059 Rear Union Street properties
• Discussion and proposed vote to approve meeting minutes
• Scheduling discussion for future meetings
• Motion to enter executive session regarding an Open Meeting Law complaint dated 11/19/24 by Mary Parsons

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will hold a virtual meeting to approve past minutes, recap Term 1, and discuss FY25 planning including hiring updates. No public participation is allowed. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific actionable items listed.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• SS5 Term 1 recap
• FY25 planning discussion with hiring updates
• Community updates

Park Department

The Rockland Park Department will vote on minutes from October 28, 2024, and receive updates on permits, fields, scoreboard advertising, and ongoing projects (fence, shed, track). The board will also discuss the town meeting budget and articles, a new superintendent job description and posting, and an ADA grant for trails at Hartsuff Park.

• Vote on meeting minutes from October 28, 2024
• Updates on scoreboard and advertising
• Update on ongoing projects: fence, shed, track
• Discussion of new superintendent job description and posting
• Discussion of ADA grant for trails at Hartsuff Park

Cultural Council

The Rockland Cultural Council will meet to review and vote on grant applications for fiscal year 2025. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes.

• Voting on FY 25 grant applications

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a zoning article for 365 Concord Street and verify that an approval-not-required (ANR) plan for Schoolhouse Apartments at 403 Union Street remains unchanged. Administrative actions include approving meeting minutes, paying several engineering invoices totaling over $1,300, and reimbursing the secretary for a training seminar. The chair will also provide an update on potential upcoming activity.

• Verify ANR plan for Schoolhouse Apartments, 403 Union Street (unchanged since June 27, 2023)
• Discuss zoning articles for 365 Concord Street
• Pay PGB Engineering $478.86 for construction services at 53 Airport Park Drive
• Pay PGB Engineering $360.00 for construction services at 53 Airport Park Drive
• Approve minutes from September 18, 2024 meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals meeting scheduled for November 26, 2024, has been cancelled. The meeting was to include continued deliberations for properties at 1119 and 1059 Rear Union Street.

Rockland School Committee

The School Committee will meet to accept previous meeting minutes and review financial reports for the School Department, food services, and student activities. The body will also receive monthly reports from various department heads and discuss completed and new fundraisers.

• Financial reports for School Department, Food Services, and High School and Middle School student activities
• Monthly reports from 16 different academic and administrative department heads
• Review of completed fundraisers
• Discussion of new fundraisers

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Rockland Community Preservation Act Committee is meeting to review several pre-applications for CPA-funded projects and discuss the Rockland Housing Authority property behind Rockland Plaza. No final decisions are expected; the agenda consists of discussion items only.

• Rockland Housing Authority property behind Rockland Plaza – discussion
• Bi Centennial track engineering study pre-application
• Bi Centennial track replacement pre-application
• Spring St baseball dugout fence replacement pre-application
• Rockland historical newspaper collection on microfilm pre-application

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss the warrant for a Special Town Meeting. No other specific agenda items were listed.

• Special Town Meeting Warrant discussion

Finance Committee

The Rockland Finance Committee will meet on November 20, 2024, at 6:30 PM in the Rockland High School Cafeteria. The agenda includes a discussion of the Special Town Meeting Warrant and other business that may arise. No specific warrant articles or dollar amounts are listed.

• Discussion of the Special Town Meeting Warrant

South Shore Technical High School

This joint meeting of the South Shore Regional Vocational School Committee and Building Committee will consider authorizing $276,449,480 in borrowing for the new District High School project and approving a warrant for a district-wide debt election on January 25, 2025. The committees will also vote on the MSBA Project Scope and Budget Agreement and conduct a first reading of proposed Title IX changes to the Student Handbook. Routine items include approval of minutes, invoices, and reports.

• Vote to authorize $276,449,480 in borrowing for the new District High School project and call a debt election on January 25, 2025
• Vote to approve the MSBA Project Scope and Budget Agreement
• First reading of proposed Title IX changes to the Student Handbook
• Approve minutes from October 16, 2024 School Committee and September 18, 2024 Building Committee meetings
• Approval of invoices from DRA and Suffolk for the Building Committee

Board of Health

The Rockland Board of Health will consider approving trash abatement and prior meeting minutes. New business includes a discussion on tobacco regulations with representatives from the Massachusetts Association of Health Boards (MAHB) and an amendment to the solid waste and recyclable materials contract with All State Waste Inc. The board will also address revisions to its rules and procedures.

• Trash abatement — approve or deny (November)
• Meeting minutes from August 26, 2024 and October 29, 2024 — approve or deny
• Tobacco regulations discussion with Cheryl Sbarra (MAHB) and Kathleen Mahoney
• Amendment to All State Waste Inc for solid waste and recyclable materials
• Revisions to Board of Health rules and procedures

Board of Assessors

This is a routine meeting of the Rockland Board of Assessors to approve prior meeting minutes, process weekly invoices, and decide on FY25 real estate tax exemptions and motor vehicle excise abatement applications. The board will also receive an update and may enter executive session. No major policy changes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approve meeting minutes from November 7, 2024
• Weekly invoices processing
• FY25 Real Estate Tax Exemptions approvals or denials
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Applications approvals or denials
• Update to the Board of Assessors

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a recommendation to opt out of vote-by-mail requirements for the January 25, 2025 special election on the SSRVTS building project debt exclusion. The board will also consider poll worker appointments and one-day liquor licenses for the Holiday Stroll. Community announcements highlight two major capital projects: the $276 million South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School building project and a $26 million fire station project, both with upcoming ballot votes.

• Public hearing on Town Clerk recommendation to opt out of vote-by-mail for Jan. 25 special election on SSRVTS debt exclusion
• SSRVTS Building Project ($276 million) with regional special election and Rockland debt exclusion vote on 1/25/2025
• Rockland Fire Station Building Project ($26 million) with debt exclusion vote on 4/12/2025 and town meeting on 5/5/2025
• One-day liquor license requests for Holiday Stroll on 11/30/24 from 3-6pm on Union Street (Black Hat Brew Works, Abington Depot, Players Sports Bar & Grille)
• Annual license renewals for all alcohol and wine & malt establishments

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a petition for a Section 6 Finding and Special Permit to construct a 7,000-square-foot warehouse and contractor yard at 1119 and 1059 Rear Union Street. The Board will also vote on a request to change the financing program for a Comprehensive Permit (40B project) for Schoolhouse Apartments. The meeting is conducted virtually via Zoom.

• Public hearing for Section 6 Finding and Special Permit to build a 7,000 sq ft warehouse/storage building at 1119 and 1059 Rear Union Street.
• Vote on a request for determination of insubstantial change to a Comprehensive Permit to alter the financing program for Schoolhouse Apartments (40B project).
• Properties are located in R-2 Residence and I-2 Industrial Park Zoning Districts, identified as Lot 60 and Lot 61 on Map 18.
• Applicant: N&M RE Holdings LLC, c/o Grady Consulting, LLC.
• Meeting is remote via Zoom and broadcast live on YouTube.

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will hold official votes on a centralized agenda posting location, the coalition chair and co-chair, and a public participation protocol. The board will also discuss FY25 planning, including hiring and digitization efforts. There will be no public participation in speaking during the meeting.

• Vote on centralized agenda posting location
• Vote on coalition chair and co-chair
• Vote on public participation protocol
• FY25 planning: hiring
• FY25 planning: digitization

Open Space

The Open Space Committee will meet on November 18, 2024, to discuss multiple open-space projects and planning items. Topics include a proposed development at 1119 Union Street, the Union Point amenities plan and environmental impact report, and work plans for the Open Space and Recreation of 2025. The committee will also consider properties such as the Whitman Girl Scout Camp, McCarthy Farm, and trail improvements. No votes or decisions are specified; the agenda indicates these items are for discussion.

• 1119 Union Street proposed development
• Whitman Girl Scout Camp
• Union Point amenities plan and Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report
• McCarthy Farm
• Trails improvements and Union Point development

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Restoration Advisory Board will review meeting notes, receive an update on cleanup sites from consultants and TetraTech, and hear Navy action items. The meeting is primarily procedural, with no new decisions or votes scheduled.

• Update on environmental cleanup sites at the former Naval Air Station South Weymouth
• Navy update on action items related to base restoration
• No current community representation from Abington, Hingham, or Rockland

Council on Aging (COA)

The Rockland Council on Aging will hold a regular meeting on November 13, 2024, at 9:30 AM. The agenda includes approval of previous minutes, financial and committee reports, and a director’s report covering the re-election of an OCPC delegate, volunteer deliveries, holiday closures, and the Silver Bell Ball event. No major decisions or contentious items are expected.

• Re-elect Andrew McCarthy as delegate for Old Colony Planning Council
• Angel basket volunteers to deliver (details not specified)
• Town Hall closing at 12 PM on 11/27, closed 11/28 and 11/29 for Thanksgiving
• Town Hall closing at 12 PM on 12/24, closed 12/25 for Christmas
• Silver Bell Ball scheduled for 12/31

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority is meeting to discuss the 2025 budget with finance advisor Rick Shaw, review an ACH payment data collection update, consider approval of a GFCI project (Project 251041), and discuss a CPC pre-application for a generator at Garden Terrace. The board will also handle a vacancy report, warrants, and routine items.

• Discussion of 2025 budget with Rick Shaw from Milne, Shaw & Robillard
• Approval of Project 251041 – GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) at Garden Terrace
• CPC pre-application for a generator at Garden Terrace
• ACH Payments Data Collection update
• Section 8 Warrant for November 2024

Board of Water Commissioners

The Rockland Board of Water Commissioners is holding a routine meeting to review prior meeting minutes and discuss the financial report. No significant items such as rate changes or capital projects are on the agenda.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Financial report discussion
• Commissioners' comments and acknowledgments

Board of Water Commissioners

The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commission will review minutes, set a next meeting date, hear a high bill dispute from David Flanagan of 35 Hobart Lane, and consider a water allotment extension request from Roger Woods for 799/805 Brockton Avenue. The financial report and superintendent report will also be presented.

• David Flanagan — 35 Hobart Ln, Rockland — High Bill dispute
• Roger Woods — 799/805 Brockton Ave, Abington — Water Allotment Extension Request
• Financial Report
• Superintendent Report

Rockland Recreation

The Rockland Recreation Board will meet to review minutes from June 2024 and discuss upcoming events including the Fall Festival, Terror on the Trails, and Holiday Stroll. They will also address Hartsuff Park trail ADA accessibility and a personnel leave request in executive session. No other major decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Fall Festival planning
• Terror on the Trails event
• Holiday Stroll discussion
• Hartsuff Park Trails ADA accessibility
• Executive session for nonunion personnel leave of absence

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review the FY26 budget and a draft of the FY26 action plan. The board will also receive updates on building preservation, space planning, and the strategic plan.

• FY26 Budget
• FY26 Action Plan draft
• Preservation Assessment update
• Space planning update
• Strategic plan update

Rockland School Committee

This is a routine School Committee meeting with monthly reports from administrators, guidance, nursing, and pupil personnel services. The committee will also consider approving new fundraisers, a homeschool request, and term one highlights. The agenda is largely procedural with standard operational items.

• Acceptance of October 28, 2024 meeting minutes
• Monthly reports from administrators, guidance, nurse, and pupil personnel services
• New fundraisers to be approved
• Homeschool request to be considered
• Term One Highlights presentation

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to reorganize by electing a chair and vice chair, and to discuss confirming David Taylor as Interim Sewer Superintendent and setting his compensation. The board will also receive an update from the sewer superintendent and schedule future meetings.

• Organization/reorganization of the board with election of chair and vice chair
• Confirmation of David Taylor as Interim Sewer Superintendent
• Proposed compensation for Interim Sewer Superintendent David Taylor
• Sewer Superintendent update
• Scheduling of future/upcoming meetings

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a special permit for a commercial clinic and two residential variance requests. The meeting will be conducted remotely via Zoom.

• Special permit for a physical therapy clinic and strength training at 40 Reservoir Park Drive, Unit C
• Variance for a 1-car garage and living area addition at 57 School Street
• Dimensional variance to replace a single-family home with a duplex at 568 Hingham Street

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Community Preservation Act Committee is meeting to discuss several pre-applications for funding and project approvals. The agenda includes reviews of housing properties and various community restoration efforts.

• Estes Property Housing
• Rockland Housing Authority property behind Rockland Plaza
• Bi Centennial track engineering study and replacement pre-applications
• Spring St baseball dugout fence replacement pre-application
• Beal Family Cemetery Preservation and Restoration pre-application

Conservation Commission

The Rockland Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss and potentially act on multiple filings, including an Abbreviated Notice of Resource Area Delineation (ANRAD) at 0 Pond St, a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) at 175 Myrtle St, and Notices of Intent (NOI) at 495 Union St, 421 Forest St, and the Spruce St Culvert. No further details on the proposals are provided in the agenda.

• 0 Pond St - ANRAD
• 175 Myrtle St - RDA
• 495 Union St - NOI
• 421 Forest St - NOI
• Spruce St Culvert - NOI

Board of Assessors

The Rockland Board of Assessors will meet to approve or deny FY25 real estate tax exemptions and motor vehicle excise abatement applications. They will also review weekly invoices, end-of-month reports, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. An update to the Board of Assessors is also scheduled. The agenda is largely procedural with routine financial and exemption decisions.

• FY25 Real Estate Tax Exemptions Approvals/Denials
• MV Excise Abatement Applications Approvals/Denials
• Approve Meeting Minutes from 10/15/2024
• Weekly Invoices review
• End of Month Reports review

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Technical High School School Council will meet on November 6, 2024 to review progress on school goals, share information on the impact of phones in schools, and hear a presentation on effectively communicating with teens. Additionally, the SEPAC will review an overview of Student Services provided by Becky Fiddler, LICSW. This is a routine informational and discussion meeting with no votes or decisions listed.

• Review of goals progress
• Information sharing on impact of phones in schools
• Presentation on 'How to Effectively Communicate with Teens'
• SEPAC review: Overview of Student Services by Becky Fiddler, LICSW

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Vocational Technical High School General Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss a budget update and the MSBA School Building Program. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including approval of minutes from past meetings and member introductions.

• Approval of minutes from November 8, 2023 and May 7, 2024 meetings
• Budget update – no specific figures provided in agenda
• Discussion of the MSBA School Building Program

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Vocational Technical High School Fall Program Advisory Committee will meet to discuss MSBA-related shop needs and proposed layouts, curriculum updates, cooperative education placements, and long-term capital budget requests. The committee will also review industry credentials, SkillsUSA/FFA updates, and the South Shore Technical Institute program outcomes.

• MSBA review of shop space, layout, and equipment needs
• 2024-2025 curriculum and special projects update
• Class of 2025 and SY 23/24 cooperative education data
• Discussion of budget, long-term capital needs, and awarded grants
• Update on 2024-25 industry-recognized credentials

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Southfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss and potentially vote on a Second Amended and Restated Memorandum of Agreement. This agreement concerns the provision of water and wastewater services and a consecutive public water system between the Town of Weymouth and the Authority.

• Discussion and possible vote on Second Amended and Restated Memorandum of Agreement for water and wastewater services with the Town of Weymouth

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a special meeting for discussion only. The board will review and vote to approve prior meeting minutes, then enter executive session to approve prior executive session minutes related to pending litigation. No public hearings or substantive business are scheduled.

• Discussion and proposed vote to approve meeting minutes
• Motion to enter executive session to approve prior executive session minutes under MGL c. 30A secs. 21(a)(3) and 22(f)-(g) regarding pending litigation
• Remote participation via Zoom; meeting broadcast live on WRPS Rockland YouTube channel

Cultural Council

The Rockland Cultural Council will continue voting on Fiscal Year 2025 grant applications during this meeting. The council may also discuss other business that was not reasonably anticipated.

• Continued voting on FY 25 grant applications

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss placing debt exclusion questions on upcoming ballots for two major building projects: the $276 million South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School (special election 1/25/2025) and the $26 million Rockland Fire Station (annual town election 4/12/2025). The board also considers renewing the Community Electricity Aggregation for three years, appointing temporary sewer commissioners, and approving a one-day liquor license for the Friends of the Rockland Memorial Library.

• Discussion of placing debt exclusion question for $276M South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School building project on 1/25/2025 special election ballot
• Discussion of placing debt exclusion question for $26M Rockland Fire Station building project on 4/12/2025 annual town election ballot
• Renewal of Community Electricity Aggregation for three years through December 2027
• Appointment of temporary sewer commissioners: Michael Mullen Jr., Matthew Ryan, and Walter Simmons
• One-day liquor license request for Friends of the Rockland Memorial Library on 12/12/2024 from 5:00pm–7:00pm

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will hold a hybrid meeting to review training, approve past minutes, and focus on FY25 planning for hiring and digitization. The board may also take up other business and community updates. There is no public participation in speaking. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or project names mentioned.

• Training review with Larry Ramdin
• Approval of past meeting minutes
• FY25 planning: hiring and digitization
• Community updates and other business
• No public participation in speaking at this meeting

Cultural Council

The Rockland Cultural Council will meet on November 4, 2024, to approve previous meeting minutes, receive a treasurer's report, and vote on FY25 grant applications. The meeting is open to the public both in person at the Rockland Memorial Library and via Zoom.

• Vote on FY25 grant applications
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report

South Shore Recycling Cooperative

The Cooperative will meet to decide whether to extend or rebid the Grind-Screen contract and vote on the membership of the Town of Marshfield. The agenda includes reports on the HHW Depot and the all-battery EPR bill.

• Vote on membership of the Town of Marshfield
• Vote on Grind-Screen contract extension proposals
• Clean Harbors contract review
• CleanRide Brockton shared electric packer truck grant
• MassDEP MAC report by Todd Koep

Historical Commission

The Rockland Historical Commission will discuss updates to its website and Community Preservation Act (CPA) projects for FY2025, including newspaper collection preservation and digitizing historical items at the McKinley Building. The board will also plan for the upcoming Holiday Stroll on November 30, 2024. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is discussion-only.

• CPA-funded Newspaper Collection Preservation project
• Preservation/digitization of historical items at McKinley Building
• Plans for Holiday Stroll on 11/30/2024
• RHC website update and new ideas

Board of Health

The Rockland Board of Health will vote on two multi-year waste disposal agreements: a Bulky, Construction & Demo Debris Disposal Agreement with Recycling Solutions of Raynham and a Recycling Processing Supply Agreement with Waste Management Avon, Inc. The board will also act on trash abatement requests for October 2024 and approve meeting minutes from August and September. New business includes tobacco violation hearings for Lukes Liquors (first offense) and Trust Petroleum (second offense). Old business involves revisions to the board's rules and procedures.

• Trash abatement decision for October 2024
• Bulky, Construction & Demo Debris Disposal Agreement with Recycling Solutions of Raynham
• Recycling Processing Supply Agreement with Waste Management Avon, Inc.
• Tobacco violation hearing for Lukes Liquors (first offense)
• Tobacco violation hearing for Trust Petroleum (second offense)

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will meet on October 28, 2024, to discuss routine business including acceptance of prior meeting minutes, financial reports for the school department and food services, personnel changes, building rentals, and school newsletters. The committee will also consider completed and new fundraisers, receive a Phelps Elementary update, and hear the superintendent's report. No major policy decisions or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Acceptance of minutes from October 15, 2024 meeting
• Financial reports for School Department and Food Services
• Personnel updates including retirements/resignations
• Completed fundraisers (old business) and new fundraisers for approval
• Phelps Elementary update from the superintendent

Park Department

The Rockland Park Department will vote on meeting minutes from September and October, and receive updates on permits, fields, scoreboard advertising, a new shed at Reed Street, and bottle/can drop-off. The board will also discuss the Town Meeting budget and articles, and consider a new superintendent job description and job posting.

• Vote on minutes from September 9, 13, and October 7 meetings
• Update on new shed at Reed St.
• Update on Band Bottle and Can drop-off
• Town Meeting Budget and Articles discussion
• Discussion about new superintendent job description and posting

Finance Committee

The Rockland Finance Committee will vote on the warrant for the November 20 Special Town Meeting and review transfer requests. The Community Preservation Act (CPA) committee is also invited to discuss related articles. The meeting includes other procedural items such as reviewing minutes and handling urgent agenda items.

• Vote on warrant articles for the November 20 Special Town Meeting
• CPA committee invited to discuss their articles
• Review and approve/disapprove transfer requests
• Schools invited to attend

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will meet to discuss FY25 planning, including hiring and digitization efforts, as well as review IMA updates and community updates. The meeting is procedural in nature with no public participation in speaking. No votes on specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• FY25 planning: hiring
• FY25 planning: digitization
• IMA Review Updates
• Community updates

Board of Registrars

The Rockland Board of Registrars is meeting to test voting machines for the State Election scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The meeting will be held on October 16 and 17 at 9:00 am in the H. Bernard Monahan Memorial Room at Town Hall, with remote access available. The agenda consists solely of this procedural item.

• Testing of voting machines for the November 5, 2024 State Election

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will consider approving its 5-year federal plan, Section 8 utility rate changes, and a data collection process for ACH payments. Other agenda items include discussion of closing the federal wait list, an update on generator applications, and approval of warrants for September and October 2024.

• Approval of 5-year federal plan for the housing authority
• Utilities for Section 8 approval discussion
• ACH payments data collection requiring board approval
• Federal wait list closure and update to ACOP discussed
• Pre-2025 budget reorganization review

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District School Committee will vote on changing the 2025 graduation date from June 7 to June 6. They will also consider a second reading of the Admissions Policy Revision, surplus equipment declarations, and out-of-state field trips for the cosmetology program. Reports from the treasurer and superintendent will be presented, including budget transfers and updates on the Regional Agreement Amendment and MSBA.

• Graduation date change proposal from June 7 to June 6, 2025 (vote)
• Surplus declaration: 2008 John Deere 997 Z-turn Mower and Allied Health equipment (vote)
• Out-of-state field trips for cosmetology to Manchester, NH and New York, NY (vote)
• Admissions Policy Revision – Second Reading (vote)
• Treasurer's monthly report and budget transfers (vote)

Board of Registrars

The Rockland Board of Registrars will meet to test voting machines for the upcoming State Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. This is a routine procedural meeting required by state regulation.

• Testing of voting machines for the November 5, 2024 State Election

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will hold a regular meeting on October 15, 2024, to discuss and vote on several items. Notable new business includes a vote to appoint Dr. Cron to the North River Board of Directors, an Advanced Placement update, and consideration of fundraiser and homeschool requests. The committee will also review the superintendent's evaluation goals for 2024-2025 and receive reports from administrators and school departments.

• Vote to appoint Dr. Cron to the North River Board of Directors
• Advanced Placement (AP) Update
• Fundraiser Requests
• Homeschool Requests
• Superintendent's Evaluation Goals 2024-2025

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially approve a $1.5 million Sewer Department borrowing, address the resignation of Sewer Commissioners, and consider filling interim superintendent and temporary commissioner positions. They will also review the FY26 Budget Calendar and discuss warrant items for the November 20 Special Town Meeting.

• $1.5 million Sewer Department borrowing review and approval
• Resignation of Sewer Commissioners and discussion of interim Sewer Superintendent
• Call for letters of interest for temporary Sewer Commissioners until April 2025 town election
• FY26 Budget Calendar
• November 20, 2024 Special Town Meeting warrant

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve or deny FY25 real estate tax exemptions and motor vehicle excise abatement applications. The board will also review weekly invoices and end-of-month reports.

• FY25 Real Estate Tax Exemptions approvals/denials
• MV Excise Abatement Applications approvals/denials
• Approval of meeting minutes from 6/18/2024 and 9/24/2024
• Review of weekly invoices
• Review of end of month reports

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct three remote public hearings on October 15, 2024. Two variance petitions and one special permit request will be reviewed for residential and commercial properties. The meeting is being held virtually via Zoom and broadcast live on YouTube.

• Special permit for Anita Maries Breakfast and Lunch Inc. at 349 Union Street to serve beer, wine, and mixed drinks
• Variance for Ann Marie Bohmiller at 28 Pine Haven Circle to add a 1-car garage and replace entry stairs with a porch
• Variance for Eric and Lisa Urrutia at 57 School Street to add a 1-car garage with additional living space

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars is meeting to conduct voting machine testing. This process is required by 950 CMR 54.02 for the state election scheduled for November 5, 2024.

• Testing of voting machines for the November 5, 2024, state election

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition Executive Committee is holding a remote meeting for standard procedural business, including approval of minutes, budget updates, and reports from state and regional partners. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Budget updates
• DPH general updates
• HMCC updates including BP1 and upcoming training
• Planner updates including training and NACCHO

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition will meet remotely to discuss budget and Department of Public Health (DPH) updates. The agenda includes reports from the HMCC and planners regarding training and NACCHO.

• Budget updates
• Department of Public Health (DPH) updates
• HMCC BP1 updates and training
• Planner training updates
• NACCHO updates

Council on Aging (COA)

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Rockland Council on Aging. The board will approve minutes, review finances, receive committee and outreach reports, and hear the director's report covering upcoming events (Thanksgiving dinner on Nov 6, Silver Bell Ball on Dec 31) and guidelines for senior center participation and transportation. A discussion item is included as required by open meeting law.

• Guidelines for senior center participation and transportation
• Angel basket volunteers to deliver
• Thanksgiving dinner scheduled for November 6
• Silver Bell Ball scheduled for December 31
• Delegate appointment for Old Colony Planning Council

Board of Registrars

The Rockland Board of Registrars will conduct a public test of voting machines for the upcoming State Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The testing is required under state regulations (950 CMR 54.02) and will take place on October 9 and 10 at 9:00 am in the H. Bernard Monahan Memorial Room at Town Hall.

• Public test of voting machines for the Nov. 5 State Election

Board of Library Trustees

The Rockland Board of Library Trustees will consider approving an early closing for the Holiday Stroll, review the state financial report, and receive updates on the director's evaluation, preservation assessment, space planning, and strategic plan. They will also vote on approving minutes from prior meetings.

• Vote on early closing for Holiday Stroll
• Approval of minutes from July 10 and September 11, 2024
• State Financial Report review
• Director's evaluation update
• Preservation Assessment and space planning updates

Board of Water Commissioners

The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commissioners will consider a water allotment extension request at 412 Summer Street with a possible vote. The board will also hear high bill disputes from two Abington properties and a water quality complaint. An executive session for contract negotiations is scheduled.

• 496 Plymouth Street, Abington – high bill dispute
• 60 Pattison Street, Abington – high bill dispute
• Mr. Lamborghini – water quality inquiry/complaint
• 412 Summer Street – water allotment extension request & possible vote
• Executive session – Contract Negotiations

Board of Water Commissioners

This is a procedural meeting of the Rockland Board of Water Commissioners. The board will review meeting minutes and a financial report, with time for commissioner comments. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed on the agenda.

• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Financial report review
• Commissioner comments and acknowledgments

Conservation Commission

The Rockland Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting on October 8, 2024, at 7:00 PM in the RUS Lecture Hall with remote access. The agenda includes three project reviews: an ANRAD for 0 Pond Street, an RDA for 175 Myrtle Street, and an NOI for 421 Forest Street. These are standard environmental review items under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. The next meeting is scheduled for November 12, 2024.

• 0 Pond St – ANRAD (Approval Not Required Plan)
• 175 Myrtle St – RDA (Request for Determination of Applicability)
• 421 Forest St – NOI (Notice of Intent)

Park Department

The Park Department will review meeting minutes and provide updates on permits, fields, and the Reed Street Track replacement. The board will also discuss the job description and contract for a new superintendent.

• Reed Street Track replacement update
• New Superintendent job description and contract discussion
• Use of new shed and alarm system at Turf Field
• Band bottle and can drop off at Bicentennial Park
• Scoreboard and advertising updates

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will hold a hybrid meeting on October 3, 2024, to discuss and plan for FY25. Items include approval of past minutes, announcements, and updates on hiring, digitization, and capacity self-assessment results. The board may also review IMA updates and Q2 timeline, and receive community updates. No public participation is permitted.

• FY25 hiring plans for the Alliance
• Digitization updates for health records or systems
• Capacity self-assessment results
• IMA (Inter-Municipal Agreement) review updates
• Q2 timeline discussion

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet for a working session to discuss administrative updates and an illegal sewage disposal incident. The commission will also conduct a hearing regarding 165 Spring Street.

• Hearing for 165 Spring Street
• Discussion of illegal sewage disposal incident
• Administrative update

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Southfield Redevelopment Authority Board of Directors will consider a request from the Rockland Highway Department to sign an After-The-Fact Notice of Intent for the Spruce Street/French Stream Culvert Repair Project. The Board will also approve minutes from June, July, August, and September 2024 meetings.

• Request from Rockland Highway Department for Authority to sign After-The-Fact Notice of Intent for Spruce Street/French Stream Culvert Repair Project
• Approval of open session minutes from June 10, July 24, August 21, and September 18, 2024

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Technical High School School Council will meet on October 2, 2024, at 5:30 PM in a hybrid format. The agenda includes discussions on subcommittees (SEPAC, Academic Advisory, Equity Group) and specific topics: Cell Phone Practices, 5 Block Schedule, Service at SST, and PAWN. No votes or decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be for discussion and updates.

• SEPAC subcommittee discussion
• Academic Advisory subcommittee
• Equity Group discussion
• Cell Phone Practices review
• 5 Block Schedule discussion

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on placing a debt exclusion question on the January 2025 special election ballot for the South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School building project. They will also receive overviews of the school department budget increase and warrant articles for an upcoming Special Town Meeting. Other business includes requests for permanent early hours at the Rockland Golf Course and one-day liquor licenses for the Fall Festival.

• Vote to place debt exclusion question for South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School project on 1/25/2025 special election ballot
• Overview of School Department Budget Increase by Superintendent Dr. Alan Cron and Assistant Superintendent Jane Hackett
• Rockland Holiday Magic organizational overview
• Players Sports Bar & Grille change of hours/early opening on 10/20/24 at 9:00am
• Rockland Golf Course permanent change of hours request for Saturdays/Sundays at 7:00am

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance meets to approve past minutes, discuss FY25 planning including hiring and digitization, review IMA updates, and receive community updates. No public participation is allowed.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• FY25 Planning: hiring discussion
• FY25 Planning: digitization updates
• FY25 Planning: capacity self-assessment results
• IMA Review Updates and Q2 Timeline

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting remotely for discussion only. The board will review and propose a vote to approve previous meeting minutes and discuss rescheduling the November 5 meeting to November 12 due to statutory filing requirements. No public hearings or zoning decisions are on the agenda.

• Discussion and proposed vote to approve meeting minutes
• Rescheduling of November 5 ZBA meeting to November 12

Veteran's Memorial Committee

The committee is reviewing 10 applications to add or correct names on the Veterans Memorial Wall based on DD-214 service records. They will also discuss a defacing of the Gold Star stone and address longstanding misspellings, including a WWII KIA name missing its KIA marker.

• Adding Robert M Fraher (Peacetime 1970s)
• Adding Kenneth R Williams (Gulf War/Vietnam era)
• Correcting Louise A Wheeler misspelled as 'Wheller' on wall
• Correcting Mark E Carrico's name spelling
• Addressing missing KIA asterisk for WWII veteran John R Silvia

Rockland Recreation

The Rockland Recreation Board will review minutes from June 10, 2024, and discuss updates on the Recreation to Esten School initiative and Hartsuff Park Trails for ADA accessibility. The board will also receive a programs and events update. The meeting will adjourn to executive session to discuss a nonunion personnel leave of absence.

• Review of minutes from June 10, 2024
• Discussion of Recreation to Esten School initiative
• Hartsuff Park Trails ADA accessibility update
• Programs and events update
• Executive session for nonunion personnel leave of absence

Rockland Recreation

The Rockland Recreation Board will meet to review programs, events, and the transition of recreation to Esten School. The board will also discuss making Hartsuff Park trails ADA accessible and enter executive session regarding staffing.

• Hartsuff Park Trails ADA accessibility
• Recreation transition to Esten School
• Programs and events update
• Executive session to discuss staffing

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Community Preservation Act Committee is meeting to review meeting minutes and discuss funding and project updates. The agenda includes discussions on the Rail Trail and the Estes Property housing.

• Rail Trail additional funding
• Estes Property housing
• Bicentennial Track update
• Pre-applications from mailbox

The Rockland Community Preservation Committee voted to remove the Rail Trail Additional Funding item from the special town meeting warrant because final cost figures were not submitted before the warrant closed. The committee also discussed the Estes Property housing lien and Bicentennial Track engineering study, but took no action on those items.

• Approved corrected meeting minutes from 08/26/24 (all in favor)
• Removed Rail Trail Additional Funding from special town meeting warrant (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned at 8:02pm (all in favor)

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to review updates on facility upgrades and the project manager schedule. The board will also discuss specific properties and clarify policies regarding swimming pool abatements.

• Discussion regarding 59 North Avenue - Antonelli’s Development
• Discussion regarding 220 Hingham Street
• Review of development fee increase
• Clarification of existing policy on abatements for swimming pools
• Veolia updates on generator and digester projects

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will meet on September 26, 2024 to discuss adding a generator to the 2025 capital plan and review capital requests from the Community Preservation Committee, both for the upcoming Special Town Meeting in November. The committee will also reorganize and review board training information.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Reorganize the Capital Planning Committee
• Meet with Kristel Cameron from AR Joint Water Department about generator added to 2025 capital plan for Special Town Meeting in November
• Meet with Community Preservation Committee about capital requests for Special Town Meeting
• Discuss any additional new business

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition's Special Executive Committee will meet remotely to review the budget and consider a vote on the use of unearmarked funds. The agenda includes only this substantive item alongside procedural call to order and roll call. No specific dollar amounts or project names are provided in the agenda.

• Discussion and possible vote on use of unearmarked funds as part of budget review

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet for a working session to discuss administrative updates and a planning presentation. The commission will also address an illegal sewage disposal incident.

• Administrative Update
• Illegal Sewage Disposal Incident
• Planning Presentation

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will discuss updates on Community Preservation Committee (CPC) projects, including the GAR Sketchbook, Tramp House Phase 3, Old Town Cemetery, and Newspaper Collection preservation. They will also consider whether to place CPC projects on the warrant for the October Special Town Meeting after they were passed over at the May 2024 Town Meeting. Other business includes improving the commission's website to help residents with historic home research, appointing a new CPC representative, and planning for the Holiday Stroll on November 30.

• CPC update on GAR Sketchbook, Tramp House Phase 3, Old Town Cemetery, Newspaper Collection preservation
• Special Town Meeting in October to confirm CPC projects after failed May 2024 votes
• RHC website update and development of resources for historic home research
• Appointment of new CPC representative from the Historical Commission
• Plans for Holiday Stroll on 11/30/24

The Rockland Historical Commission approved the treasurer's report by a 6-0 vote and discussed ongoing projects, including CPA work for the GAR Hall and the Tramp House. No major decisions were made beyond the report approval; other items were updates or planning discussions.

• Approved treasurer's report (6-0)
• Discussed CPA work for GAR Hall, pre-app deadline 10/31/23
• Discussed Tramp House Phase 3 estimate with Redtail Restoration
• Discussed Rockland 150th Celebration planning

Board of Health

The Board will decide on trash abatement approvals for July, August, and September, and consider a request for an All State Waste Contract addendum. They will also discuss adopting Rules of Procedure and reorganizing the board.

• Trash abatement approvals for July, August, and September
• Approval of June 5, 2024, meeting minutes
• All State Waste Contract addendum request
• Adoption of Rules of Procedure
• Reorganization of the Board

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider approving meeting minutes, weekly invoices, and end-of-month reports. They are also scheduled to vote on FY25 real estate tax exemption applications and motor vehicle excise abatement requests. An executive session may be held if needed.

• Approve meeting minutes of 6/18/2024
• Weekly invoices
• End of month reports
• FY25 Real Estate Tax Exemptions approvals/denials
• MV Excise Abatement applications approvals/denials

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear monthly financial reports for Rockland High School and Rogers Middle School, and receive school newsletters. Old business includes an update on Phelps Elementary School. New business consists of fundraising and homeschool requests. The superintendent will also provide a report.

• Approval of minutes from September 9, 2024 meeting
• Monthly financial reports for Rockland High School and Rogers Middle School
• Phelps Elementary School Update (old business)
• Fundraiser requests (new business)
• Homeschool requests (new business)

Open Space

The Open Space Committee is meeting to review instructions from the Board of Selectmen and update the town's Open Space and Recreation Plan. The body will also discuss finalizing the recording of previously acquired land parcels.

• Update of Rockland’s Open Space and Recreation Plan with the Tower Planner
• Finalizing acquisition of land parcels that were previously acquired and not recorded
• Update on Camp Alice Carlton, Whitman
• Discussion on forming an open space organization with neighboring towns

The Rockland Open Space Committee reorganized its leadership and discussed the potential purchase of the Camp Alice Carleton property from Whitman, with Whitman indicating a sale is possible with stipulations. The committee also discussed the expiring Open Space Plan, funding challenges, and ongoing issues with the Select Board regarding communication and the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station (SWNAS) property. No formal decisions were made on these substantive matters.

• Approved minutes of 3/18/2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Elected Donald Cann as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Mike Bromberg as Vice-Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Kathy Kirby as Secretary (unanimous)

Sewer Commission

This is a joint meeting where the Sewer Commission will give a 10-15 minute presentation to the Planning Board, followed by Q&A if requested. The presentation covers a summary of Sewer Commission activities and status updates. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Joint meeting with Planning Board; Planning Board will chair
• Presentation: complete summary of Sewer Commission activities and status update (10-15 minutes, plus Q&A)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to hold an executive session. The sole listed purpose of the session is to discuss contract negotiations.

• Executive session regarding contract negotiations

South Shore Recycling Cooperative

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative will vote on awarding a Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) contract and adjusting the Executive Director's salary for FY25. They will also discuss battery management hazards and solutions, and hear reports from MassDEP and the Executive Director.

• Approve Executive Director salary adjustment for FY25 (vote)
• Award HHW contract (vote)
• Approve August 2024 meeting minutes (vote)
• Discussion: battery management, hazards, and solutions
• Speaker: Rodney Clara, Tough Stuff Mattress Recycling

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning Board, and Sewer Commission hold a joint meeting for discussion only. The Sewer Commission will give a PowerPoint presentation summarizing their activities and providing a status update. No votes are expected beyond opening and adjournment.

• Sewer Commission PowerPoint presentation on activities and status update

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Southfield Redevelopment Authority will discuss a request for a 12-month extension for temporary facilities at a recreation complex. The board will also consider the reactivation of Navy Building #114 and the closeout of the TACAN Outfall Project Fund.

• Request from Union Point Sports LLC for a 12-month time extension for temporary office and concessions facilities
• Reactivation of former Navy Building #114 for ANA Patriot Squadron museum and SRA records storage
• TACAN Outfall Project Fund Closeout
• Executive session regarding SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al litigation
• Executive session regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet jointly with the Sewer Commission and the Zoning Board of Appeals. The Sewer Commission will provide a summary of activities and a status update.

• Sewer Commission status update presentation
• Payment of $298.76 to PGB Engineering for construction services at 333-346 Weymouth Street
• Payment of $225.00 to Secretary for the September 18, 2024 meeting

Finance Committee

The Rockland Finance Committee will discuss Special Town Meeting articles for the November 20, 2024 meeting and receive an update on the Recreation Department's new daycare space. The committee will also review and approve or disapprove any transfer requests presented at the meeting.

• Discussion of Special Town Meeting articles for November 20, 2024
• Update on Rec Department/daycare new space
• Review and approval of transfer requests

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District Joint School Committee and School Building Committee will meet jointly to handle business from both bodies. The Building Committee will vote on minutes and invoices and receive an update on the schematic design submission. The School Committee will vote on minutes, budget transfers, a proposed FY26 budget timeline, an admissions policy revision (first reading), appointment of a delegate to the MASC/MASS Joint Conference, superintendent annual goals, and acceptance of donations including a $10,000 3D printer and $2,600 in athletic equipment.

• Vote on donations: Stratasys F370 3D printer valued at $10,000 from UPPAbaby and various training equipment valued at $2,600 from Kevin McKinnon
• First reading of Admissions Policy Revision
• Vote on Superintendent Annual Goals
• Approve FY26 Budget Timeline
• Appoint delegate to MASC/MASS Joint Conference

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a National Grid pole relocation on Division Street and vote on a Deputy Police Chief promotion for Brian P. Coakley. Other actions include a constable appointment, a housing authority board appointment, and a permanent hours change request for Players Sports Bar & Grille. Old business includes updates on the Recreation Department and School Daycare Program relocation.

• Public Hearing: National Grid pole relocation, Division Street
• Deputy Police Chief Promotion: Brian P. Coakley
• Constable Appointment: Brian Silva
• Players Sports Bar & Grille: permanent change of hours to 10:00am opening on Saturdays/Sundays
• Fall Festival one-day liquor licenses for 10/5/24 (rain date 10/6/24), 1-5pm: Players Sports Bar & Grille, Black Hat Brew Works, Break Rock Brewing

The Rockland Select Board unanimously approved several routine items, including National Grid's request to install two new poles on Division Street, the appointment of Brian Silva as constable, and Michael Mulrey to the Housing Authority tenant board. The board also approved a permanent change of hours for Players Sports Bar & Grille to open at 10:00am on Saturdays and Sundays, subject to state approval, and a one-time early opening for the Rockland Golf Course on 9/27/24. Additionally, one-day liquor licenses for the Fall Festival on 10/5/24 were approved.

• Approved National Grid pole relocation on Division Street (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Brian Silva as Rockland Constable (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Michael Mulrey as Rockland Housing Authority Tenant Board Member (unanimous)
• Approved permanent change of hours for Players Sports Bar & Grille (unanimous)
• Approved early opening for Rockland Golf Course on 9/27/24 (unanimous)
• Approved Fall Festival one-day liquor licenses for 10/5/24 (unanimous)
• Reaffirmed Select Board Code of Conduct Guide (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 9/3/24 and 9/10/24 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a Use Variance petition by John Melchione, manager of JAM Real Estate MGMT LLC, to allow storage of personal classic cars and lawn/snow removal equipment in the lower level of the building at 200 VFW Drive. The property is in the B-2 Business II Zoning District, and a roll call vote may be taken. The board will also review and approve prior meeting minutes and make non-deliberative announcements.

• Public hearing for Use Variance from §415-2, §415-14 B-2, and §415-89.1 to allow storage of classic cars and equipment at 200 VFW Drive
• Applicant: John Melchione, Manager of JAM Real Estate MGMT LLC, 416 Plain Street, Rockland
• Property in B-2 Business II Zoning District, Map 19, Lot 80
• Roll call vote required to open and close meeting; remote participation via Zoom
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will discuss FY25 planning, including hiring, training survey results, and digitization updates. They will also review the Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) and set the FY25 timeline. Community updates will be shared. No public participation is scheduled.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Discussion on FY25 hiring plans
• Review of training survey results
• Digitization updates for FY25
• IMA review and next steps

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance approved the Public Health Nurse (PHN) job description, which includes a weekly commitment of 15-19 hours and an hourly wage of $38-$40. The group also discussed plans for hiring an inspector, digitization efforts, and the status of the Intermunicipal Agreement (IMA), with most towns expected to sign before the October 31st deadline. The meeting was primarily administrative, with no other formal votes taken.

• Approved August 27th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved PHN Job Description (unanimous)
• Decided to order wifi-only iPads (10 total) for the coalition
• Adjourned meeting at 12:06 PM (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Rockland Cultural Council will meet on September 17, 2024 via Zoom. They will elect officers from floor nominations, review the treasurer's report on awards fund balance, and discuss the council's optimal size, quorum, and term limits. The agenda also includes a recap of the Chalk the Walk event and future opportunities such as Open Air Studio and fundraisers.

• Election of officers from floor nominations
• Treasurer report: balance of awards funds as of August 31, 2024
• Discussion of optimal council size, quorum, and term limits (2 consecutive 3-year terms)
• Recap of Chalk the Walk event
• Opportunities: Open Air Studio and fundraisers

The Rockland Cultural Council met on 9/17/24 and re-elected all current officers unanimously. The minutes from 8/7/24 were tabled due to lack of quorum, and fundraising discussions were tabled until next year. The council also discussed a potential sponsorship role for the Open Air Gallery at Fall Fest but agreed it would be a conflict of interest.

• Re-elected all current officers unanimously (motion by Rob, second by Melissa)
• Tabled minutes of 8/7/24 due to lack of quorum
• Tabled fundraising discussion until next year
• Agreed that RCC sponsorship of Open Air Gallery at Fall Fest would be a conflict of interest

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss a Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) for 175 Myrtle St and a requested continuance for the ANRAD at 0 Pond St to the next meeting on October 8, 2024. The meeting includes only these two items and is largely procedural.

• 0 Pond St – ANRAD continuance requested to October 8, 2024
• 175 Myrtle St – RDA (Request for Determination of Applicability)

The Rockland Conservation Commission met on September 17, 2024, and continued the hearing for a proposed in-ground saltwater swimming pool at 175 Myrtle St until October 8, 2024. The applicant must provide a plot plan, stake out the limit of work, and indicate where construction materials will be stored. No final decision was made on the project.

• Accepted minutes for May 14, 2024 and August 13, 2024
• Opened RDA hearing for 175 Myrtle St
• Continued 175 Myrtle St hearing to October 8, 2024
• Approved payment of bills

Open Space

The Open Space Committee will discuss finalizing the acquisition of land parcels that were previously acquired but not recorded, update the town's Open Space and Recreation Plan with the Tower Planner, and explore forming a regional open space organization with neighboring towns. The committee will also receive new instructions from the Board of Selectmen.

• Finalizing acquisition of land parcels previously acquired but not recorded
• Update of Rockland's Open Space and Recreation Plan with the Tower Planner
• New instructions from the Board of Selectmen to the committee
• Update on Camp Alice Carlton in Whitman
• Exploring the idea of forming an open space organization with neighboring towns

Park Department

The Rockland Park Commissioners and Town Administrator Doug Lapp will meet with a representative from JJA Sports to discuss plans for replacing the track. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion with JJA Sports on track replacement plans

Rockland Recreation

The Rockland Recreation Board will attend a training session hosted by Clifford and Kenny, LLP. The session covers open meeting law, ethics, and professional conduct procedures.

• Training on open meeting law and ethics by Clifford and Kenny, LLP

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition Executive Committee will hold a remote meeting to review budget updates, hear DPH and HMCC reports, and discuss the HHAN Alert Drill, training updates, and National Preparedness Month. The agenda also includes approval of minutes and old/new business.

• Budget updates
• DPH general updates
• HMCC updates including BPI and upcoming training
• Planner updates: HHAN Alert Drill and National Preparedness Month
• Approval of minutes and old/new business

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition holds a remote full coalition meeting to review budget status, receive updates from the Department of Public Health and HMCC, and discuss planner activities including an alert drill and National Preparedness Month. No votes or binding decisions are on the agenda; the session focuses on information sharing and coordination.

• Budget updates for the coalition
• DPH general updates
• HMCC updates including BP1 and upcoming training
• Planner updates: HHAN Alert Drill and training updates
• National Preparedness Month discussion

Planning Board

This meeting is solely a training seminar for Planning Board members on the Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, with no regular business, public hearings, or decisions scheduled.

• Open Meeting Law training seminar for Planning Board members, 6:00-8:00 PM at Rockland High School Lecture Hall

Rockland Fire Station Building Committee

The Rockland Fire Station Building Committee will attend a training session hosted by Clifford and Kenny, LLP, covering open meeting law, ethics, guidance on processes and procedures, and best practices for professional conduct. No fire station building project business will be discussed at this meeting.

• Training on open meeting law and ethics by Clifford and Kenny, LLP
• Guidance on processes, procedures, and professional conduct

Council on Aging (COA)

The Council on Aging will meet to approve previous minutes and review financial, outreach, and director reports. The meeting includes updates from Old Colony Elder Services and the Old Colony Planning Council.

• Financial report review
• Outreach report review
• Old Colony Elder Services and Old Colony Planning Council reports
• Discussion of OCPC delegate and September 12 training at RHS

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners is holding a working session to review administrative updates and smoke testing. The board will also discuss the addition of an hourly field position to assist the superintendent.

• Smoke testing updates
• Proposed addition of hourly field position to assist Superintendent
• Green Community Grant discussion
• Outside Project Manager (OPM) Facility Upgrade Interview Team

The Rockland Sewer Commission approved and signed a letter of understanding with New England Developers and Tetratech for smoke testing, ensuring the town retains control of data and no guarantees are made to developers. The board also discussed the plant upgrade, including design progress, funding timelines, and a $10 million addition for nitrogen treatment in Stage 2. No other formal votes were taken; most items were updates or discussions.

• Approved letter of understanding with New England Developers and Tetratech (3-0)
• Signed letter at meeting
• Tabled admin update
• Discussed plant upgrade design at 15-20% completion
• Noted Stage 2 phosphorous treatment may add $10 million
• Approved motion to begin meeting at 1:00 PM (3-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn at 2:04 PM (3-0)

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will discuss and potentially approve the 5-Year Plan 667, updates to the pet policy, and a window and door project. They will also review the Marcum 2023 audit results and the federal Capital Fund Plan and 5-year plan. The meeting includes approval of warrants and financial reports.

• 5-Year Plan 667 for approval
• Close for Window and Door Project 251039
• Pet Policy updated for approval
• Marcum 2023 Audit results for review
• CFP & 5-year plan for review (Federal)

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority holds a public hearing to review its Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2025, covering operations and capital improvements for state-aided public housing. Residents may submit comments orally or in writing before the hearing closes.

• Review of Proposed Capital Improvement Plan (5-year)
• Review of Proposed Maintenance and Repair Plan
• Review of Current Operating Budget
• Discussion of Performance Management Review findings
• Public comment period on the Annual Plan

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will discuss surplus equipment, the director's evaluation, and fall programs. They will also receive updates on preservation assessment, space planning, and building projects including bathroom drainage and the Children's Room. The agenda includes approval of July minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Surplus equipment disposal
• Director's evaluation
• Fall programs discussion
• ARIS review
• Building updates: bathrooms/drainage and Children's Room

Board of Water Commissioners

The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commission will discuss water approval extensions and a regional water plan. The board may vote on a water allotment extension for a property in Abington.

• Possible vote on water allotment extension for 1015 Plymouth St., Abington
• Water approval extension request for Schoolhouse Apartments
• Regional Water Plan presentation by Liz Shea of Old Colony Planning Council
• High bill dispute for John Politano at 9 Alpine St., Rockland
• Proposed pickleball courts at Harmon Club, 168 Concord St., Rockland

The Joint Board of Water Commissioners approved a one-year water extension for the Schoolhouse Apartments project and another for the water allotment at 1015 Plymouth St., Abington. They also accepted the Harmon Club's pickleball courts with a usage of 2000 gallons per day and a $20,000 water mitigation fee, and agreed to test a meter for a high bill at 9 Alpine St., Rockland. The board unanimously approved the financial report and entered executive session for contract negotiations.

• Approved one-year water extension for Schoolhouse Apartments project (unanimous)
• Approved one-year extension for water allotment at 1015 Plymouth St., Abington (unanimous)
• Accepted Harmon Club pickleball courts with 2000 GPD usage and $20,000 mitigation fee (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Agreed to test meter for high bill at 9 Alpine St., Rockland
• Set next meeting for October 8, 2024, at 3:30 PM
• Entered executive session for contract negotiations (5-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review previous meeting minutes and a financial report. The agenda consists of routine administrative and reporting items.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Financial report

The Rockland Board of Water Commission met on September 10, 2024, and unanimously approved the minutes from the June 18, 2024 meeting and the Financial Report. The board also set the next meeting for October 8, 2024, at 3:30 PM, and adjourned after a short session. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved minutes from June 18, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for October 8, 2024 at 3:30 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit for a retail home improvement business. The board will also review conditions for a previous permit and discuss a joint meeting with the Planning Board.

• Public hearing for Michel Trankels to operate a retail home improvement business at 49 Market Street
• One-year review of special permit conditions for 167 Union Street LLC (The Banner and The Cafe)
• Proposed joint meeting with Planning Board on September 18, 2024, for a sewer status update
• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy regarding Shinglemill v. Rockland ZBA

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously granted a special permit for 49 Market Street, with conditions, after a public hearing. The board also discussed but tabled a proposal regarding The Banner and The Café at 167 Union Street, and agreed to attend a joint meeting with the Planning Board on September 18, 2024. The meeting ended with a unanimous vote to enter executive session for pending litigation.

• Granted special permit for 49 Market Street with conditions (5-0)
• Tabled discussion on 167 Union Street LLC businesses to a future date
• Agreed to attend joint meeting with Planning Board on September 18, 2024
• Voted to enter executive session for litigation strategy (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss and vote on retaining an independent investigator. This investigator would review allegations of Discrimination and Harassment Policy violations involving Sewer Commissioner Charles Heshion.

• Vote to retain an independent investigator regarding allegations against Sewer Commissioner Charles Heshion

The Rockland Select Board unanimously voted to authorize the Town Administrator to retain an independent investigator to review allegations of violations of the Town's Discrimination and Harassment Policy against Sewer Commissioner Charles Heshion. The board also noted that at a prior executive session it voted against relocating the Recreation Department to 406 VFW Drive and instead will pursue a partnership with the School Department to move the School Daycare & Recreation Department to the Esten School property.

• Approved retaining independent investigator for harassment allegations against Sewer Commissioner (unanimous)
• Voted against relocating Recreation Department to 406 VFW Drive (noted from 9/3/24 executive session)
• Decided to pursue partnership with School Department for Esten School property relocation (noted from 9/3/24 executive session)

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will meet on September 9, 2024, to consider approval of August 19 minutes, hear monthly reports from Pupil Personnel Services and school financials, and discuss old business including FY25 reappropriation and an update on Phelps Elementary School. New business includes fundraising requests and the 2024 Apple Awards.

• Acceptance of minutes from August 19, 2024
• Monthly report on Pupil Personnel Services
• Financial reports for Rockland High School and Rogers Middle School
• Old business: FY25 reappropriation and Phelps Elementary School update
• New business: fundraising requests and 2024 Apple Awards

Park Department

The Rockland Park Department will vote on August meeting minutes and receive updates on permits, fields, and the scoreboard. They will discuss the punch list for the School Project, the Reed Street track replacement, a Sewer Department letter about water issues on fields, use of the new shed at Turf Field and its alarm system, tree replacement in Pine Grove, and a new superintendent contract. The department will also set meeting dates for the coming year.

• Discussion on new Superintendent contract
• Update on punch list for School Project
• Reed Street Track replacement update
• Sewer Department letter about water issues on fields
• Tree replacement in Pine Grove

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing for Space Bistro's alcohol license at 323 Union Street, review a revised fire station building project presentation, discuss Open Meeting Law complaints filed by residents, and vote to call the Fall Special Town Meeting for November 20, 2024. Old Business includes updates on Union Point development and National Grid electric vehicle charging stations. The meeting will also enter executive session regarding real property at 406 VFW Drive.

• Public hearing for Wine & Malt Beverages Common Victualer License: Space Bistro, 323 Union Street
• Revised Fire Station Building Project presentation by Chief Scott Duffey and Schwartz Silver Architects
• Review of Open Meeting Law complaints by Mary Parsons (Aug 19) and John Ward (Aug 20) and vote to delegate response
• Vote to call Fall Special Town Meeting on Wednesday 11/20/2024 at 7:00pm at Rockland High School
• Executive session per M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(6) to discuss purchase/exchange/lease of 406 VFW Drive

The Rockland Select Board unanimously approved placing the Church Street Fire Station location on the Spring Town Election ballot and Town Meeting, following a revised plan after voters rejected a previous proposal in May. The board also approved a new liquor license for Space Bistro, scheduled a Fall Special Town Meeting for November 20, and voted to keep Town Hall EV charging stations while removing Library ones. Additionally, the board delegated the Town Administrator to respond to Open Meeting Law complaints.

• Approved Church Street Fire Station location for Spring Town Election ballot and Town Meeting (unanimous)
• Approved New Wine & Malt Liquor Common Victualler License for Space Bistro (unanimous)
• Approved Fall Special Town Meeting on 11/20/24 and opened the warrant (unanimous)
• Approved keeping Town Hall EV charging stations and removing Library stations (unanimous)
• Delegated Town Administrator to respond to Open Meeting Law complaints (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 8/13/24 with correction (unanimous, Ellard abstained)

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance is meeting to discuss planning for fiscal year 2025. The agenda includes discussions on hiring, digitization updates, and an IMA review.

• FY25 planning regarding hiring and digitization
• IMA review
• FY25 timeline

Planning Board

The Rockland Planning Board will conduct a routine administrative meeting. They are scheduled to approve minutes from July 23, 2024, and authorize two payments: $1,058.09 to PGB Engineering for construction services at 365 Concord Street and $225 to the secretary for the meeting. Chairman Corbett will also provide an update on potential upcoming activity. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings.

• Approve minutes from July 23, 2024
• Pay PGB Engineering $1,058.09 for construction services at 365 Concord Street
• Pay secretary $225.00 for meeting attendance
• Update on potential upcoming activity by Chairman Corbett

The Rockland Planning Board meeting on August 27, 2024, was largely administrative. The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 23, 2024 meeting, approved a payment of $1,058.09 to PGB Engineering for 365 Concord Street (4-0, with Charles Williams abstaining), and unanimously approved a $225.00 payment to the Secretary for the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:40 pm.

• Approved minutes of July 23, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $1,058.09 to PGB Engineering for 365 Concord Street (4-0, Charles Williams abstained)
• Approved payment of $225.00 to Secretary for August 27, 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider an emergency condemnation and order to vacate for a specific property. The board will also review an amendment to a solid waste disposal agreement.

• Vote to approve or deny emergency condemnation of 507 Forest Street
• Amendment #1 Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with Reworld SEMASS

The Board of Health voted unanimously (2-0) to declare 507 Forest Street unfit for human habitation and an immediate danger to occupants, based on an August 15 inspection. The board also approved Amendment #1 to the Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with Reworld/SEMAS. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Declared 507 Forest St an immediate danger to life and health (2-0)
• Declared 507 Forest St unfit for human habitation (2-0)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with Reworld/SEMAS (unanimous)

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Community Preservation Act Committee will review minutes, discuss reauthorizing funding for an administrative assistant, follow up on a prior info session, and consider articles for a Special Town Meeting. They are also scheduled to approve dues for the Community Preservation Coalition and update the coalition roster.

• Administrative assistant funding reauthorization discussion
• Special Town Meeting articles review
• Community Preservation Coalition dues approval
• Community Preservation Coalition roster update
• Info session follow-up discussion

The Rockland Community Preservation Committee met on August 26, 2024, and approved the reauthorization of $5,000 in administrative funding for fiscal year 2025, with all members in favor. The committee also approved $2,875 in dues to the Community Preservation Coalition. Meeting minutes from July 10, 2024, were approved with one abstention. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were discussions or administrative updates.

• Approved $5,000 CPC administrative funding for FY2025 (all in favor)
• Approved $2,875 Community Preservation Coalition dues (approved)
• Approved meeting minutes from 07/10/24 (Derek abstained)

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School Building Committee will meet to review and potentially approve a schematic design package for submission to the MSBA. The committee will also vote on the minutes from two previous meetings.

• Vote to submit Schematic Design Package to MSBA
• Approval of July 24, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of August 13, 2024 meeting minutes

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss ongoing facility upgrades and the selection of an outside project manager. The board will also review operational reports and project updates from Veolia.

• Discussion of development fee increase
• Facility upgrade and Outside Project Manager (OPM) schedule
• 59 North Avenue, Antonelli’s Development
• Dyer Street Rebate
• Veolia updates on generator and digester projects

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will conduct voting machine testing for the upcoming Primary State Election scheduled for September 3, 2024. The meeting is a single-purpose session devoted to this procedural requirement.

• Testing of voting machines for the Primary State Election on September 3, 2024

Board of Health

The Rockland Board of Health will discuss and vote on an emergency condemnation order for 507 Forest Street following a Health Agent report. The board will also consider Amendment #1 to the Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with Reworld SEMASS and adopt Rules of Procedure. Other items include approvals for trash abatement and updates on new trash service.

• Discussion and vote on Emergency Condemnation for 507 Forest Street
• Amendment #1 to Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with Reworld SEMASS
• Adoption of Rules of Procedure
• Health Agent report on Emergency Condemnation and order to Vacate
• Approval of trash abatement for July and August

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Board of Directors will hear a project update from BPD Union Point, then discuss and possibly vote on adopting Settlements and Judgements Policies. The meeting will also include an Executive Session to discuss pending litigation (SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC) and potential real property transactions. The board will not reconvene in Open Session after the Executive Session.

• Project update from BPD Union Point
• Discussion and possible vote on Adoption of Settlements and Judgements Policies
• Executive Session for pending litigation SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al
• Executive Session to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
• Approval of Open Session minutes from June 10, 2024 and July 24, 2024

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The coalition meets to discuss FY25 planning, including a capacity self-assessment, hiring, and digitization, and reviews past meeting minutes. A vendor presentation from Relavent Systems on their platform is scheduled for the first hour. No public speaking participation is allowed.

• Vendor demo and background on Relavent Systems
• FY25 planning: capacity self-assessment, hiring, digitization
• Review and acceptance of past meeting minutes
• IMA review under other business

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance approved the August 6th meeting minutes by unanimous roll call vote. Members heard a software demonstration from Relavent Systems and discussed a capacity self-assessment and a public health nursing position, but no formal decisions were made on those topics. The remaining agenda items—hiring an inspector, digitization, and community updates—were tabled by motion, with Norwell absent from the vote.

• Approved August 6th meeting minutes (5-0)
• Tabled remaining agenda items: Hiring - Inspector, Digitization, Community Updates (4-0, Norwell left early)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a virtual meeting for discussion purposes only. The board will review and propose a vote to approve meeting minutes.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Rescheduling of September 3, 2024 meeting to September 10, 2024

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet for a working session to continue discussions on old business. The meeting includes updates on administrative matters and bill coding.

• Smoke testing discussion
• Administrative update
• Bill coding

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District School Committee will meet to discuss and vote on an amendment to the Regional Agreement.

• Vote to accept Regional Agreement Amendment

Rockland School Committee

The School Committee will consider routine items including approval of minutes, administrative and financial reports, and an update on Phelps Elementary School. New business includes adding a handbook for all schools, changing the daycare handbook, reviewing fundraising requests, and a funding request for engineering services for Rockland Daycare. The committee will also act on declaring surplus cafe tables and hear the superintendent's report.

• Addition to all Schools Handbook – Esten ECC, Phelps, RMS, RHS, Daycare
• Changes to Daycare Handbook
• Funding request for engineering services for Rockland Daycare
• Surplus property – cafe tables
• Phelps Elementary School Update

The Rockland School Committee unanimously approved a request to seek $100,000 from the Town for engineering services to design a modular building at Esten Early Childhood Center to relocate Rockland Daycare. The committee also approved new Mass Healthcare forms, fundraiser requests, and surplus cafeteria tables. The daycare relocation is needed because the Town plans to sell the McKinley building, and the daycare currently serves 80 families with a waitlist of over 100.

• Approved request for $100,000 in engineering services for Rockland Daycare modular building (unanimous)
• Approved implementation of new Mass Healthcare form for all school handbooks (unanimous)
• Approved new fundraiser requests (unanimous)
• Approved surplus of RMS/RHS cafeteria tables (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 24, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved monthly reports from Pupil Personnel Services and Personnel (unanimous)
• Approved financials from Rockland High School and Rogers Middle School (unanimous)

Council on Aging (COA)

The Rockland Council on Aging holds a regular meeting to review minutes, financials, and committee reports. The director discusses upcoming Senior Olympics and building code of conduct. No major decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Financial report review
• Director's report on Senior Olympics and building policies
• Committee reports from Old Colony Elder Services and Old Colony Planning Council

The Rockland Council on Aging met on August 14, 2024, and unanimously approved the June 12, 2024 minutes and the financial report. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with brief updates on the need for an OCPC representative, Senior Olympics volunteers, and a handicap door installation.

• Approved June 12, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:52am (unanimous)

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority is meeting to review the Executive Director's report and financial statements. The board will discuss Section 8 voucher issuance and the completion of a laundry door and blinds project. A recertification date of November 1, 2024, for 667 is noted under new business.

• Section 8 new vouchers issued
• Laundry door and blinds project completion
• Civil Rights Certification (HUD)
• Pet Policy (Feb 2024) review
• Recertification date of Nov 1, 2024 for 667

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners holds a working session to discuss several operational items, including a generator update, smoke testing, and I&I remediation. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for discussion and updates.

• Generator update presentation
• Smoke testing discussion and interview team composition
• Year 3 I&I (Inflow & Infiltration) remediation update
• Job description for collections position
• Updated waiting list and upcoming projects

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss a Certificate of Compliance (COC) for 276 Plain Street. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• 276 Plain St - Certificate of Compliance

South Shore Technical High School

The committee will vote on approving the total project budget for submission to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. They will also review and approve invoices and approve minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting includes agenda adjustments and public comment.

• Approve total project budget for MSBA submission (vote)
• Approve minutes from July 24, 2024 meeting
• Invoice review and approvals (vote)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed transfer of a Wine & Malt Liquor License to Kanhaiyo Corp. for Quick Stop Gas & Convenience at 246 E. Water Street. The board will also consider one-day and common victualler license requests, discuss scheduling a fall special town meeting and special election, and review appointments to several town boards. An executive session is planned to discuss the lease or value of real property at 406 VFW Drive.

• Public hearing on transfer of Wine & Malt Liquor License to Kanhaiyo Corp. d/b/a Quick Stop Gas & Convenience, 246 E. Water Street
• One-Day Liquor License request for Stevie G’s Tipsy Dye Event at Hartsuff Park, 146 Hingham Street, 6-9pm on 8/15/24
• Common Victualler License request for Santa Fe Burrito Grill, 100 Market Street
• Discussion of Fall Special Town Meeting on 11/20/2024 and related special election
• Appointments: Electrical Inspector (John Kemmett), Alternate Electrical Inspector (Nicholas Earner), Plumbing & Gas Inspector (William Callahan), and others

The Rockland Select Board unanimously approved the transfer of a Wine & Malt Liquor License from Tonia's Deli to Kanhaiyo Corp. d/b/a Quick Stop Gas & Convenience at 246 E. Water Street. The board also approved a one-day liquor license for Stevie G's Restaurant, a new Common Victualler License for Santa Fe Burrito Grill, two CDBG loan subordination requests, and several appointments. A National Grid Electric Vehicle Charging Stations lease termination update was tabled until the September 3 meeting.

• Approved Wine & Malt Liquor License Transfer to Quick Stop Gas & Convenience (unanimous)
• Approved One Day Liquor License for Stevie G's Tipsy Tie Dye 8/15/24 (unanimous)
• Approved Common Victualler License for Santa Fe Burrito Grill (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Loan Subordination Request Case 14-197 (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Loan Subordination Request Case 18-263E (unanimous)
• Designated Ms. Needham as primary and Ms. Childs as secondary authorized signatures for expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved appointments: Electrical Inspector John Kemmett, Plumbing & Gas Inspector William Callahan, Alternate Inspector Ed Gezweld (unanimous)
• Approved reappointments to Open Space Committee: George Anderson, Donald Cann, Mike Bromberg, Richard Snee (unanimous)

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will hold a working session to discuss operational items including approval of past minutes, a generator update, and administrative bill coding. Key discussion topics include forming an interview team for an outside project manager for facility upgrades, Year 3 inflow and infiltration remediation, smoke testing, and the superintendent position.

• Approval of minutes from June 4, 11, 18, and 26
• Generator update by Megan or Jesse
• Discussion on size and composition of interview team for outside project manager facility upgrade
• Year 3 I&I remediation and smoke testing discussion
• Updated waiting list and upcoming projects; superintendent position

The Rockland Sewer Commission approved a $526,500 generator installation contract with Tilton Electric, which exceeded the budget. They also approved a $90,000 smoke testing contract and a $39,000 supplemental engineering package from Wright Pierce. The commission voted to send a letter to a contractor regarding a sewer lateral issue at 56 Franklin St.

• Approved $526,500 generator contract to Tilton Electric (3-0)
• Approved $90,000 smoke testing contract (3-0)
• Approved $39,000 supplemental engineering support from Wright Pierce (3-0)
• Approved 50% water bill abatement for 10 Oak Ct (3-0)
• Approved $35,970 invoice for French Rd open drainage (3-0)
• Approved sending letter to contractor about 56 Franklin St sewer lateral (3-0)

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Executive Committee will meet remotely to review budget and Department of Public Health (DPH) updates. The session includes updates regarding HMCC and planner activities.

• Budget updates
• DPH general updates
• HMCC BP1 and general updates
• Planner BP1 updates

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

This is a regular monthly meeting of the Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition. The agenda includes budget updates, updates from the Department of Public Health (DPH), HMCC updates, and planner updates. No specific votes or decisions are listed; the items appear to be informational presentations and routine business.

• Budget updates
• DPH general updates
• HMCC updates including BP1 updates
• Planner updates including BP1 updates
• Old business / new business

South Shore Recycling Cooperative

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative is meeting to vote on the FY25 budget and plan proposals. The body will also discuss the impacts of the WM Avon fire and the FY26 household hazardous waste (HHW) procurement process.

• Vote on FY25 Budget proposal
• Vote on FY25 Plan proposal
• Discussion on WM Avon fire impacts
• Review of Fall HHW collection schedule
• Discussion of HHW RFQ or IFB for FY26

Cultural Council

The Rockland Cultural Council will meet to approve minutes, review the balance of awards funds as of June 30, 2024, and discuss guidelines and priorities for upcoming grants. The council will also plan the Chalk the Walk event and share event successes with the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC). The meeting is largely procedural and focused on internal planning.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report on balance of awards funds as of June 30, 2024
• Discussion of Chalk the Walk event
• Review of guidelines and priorities for cultural grants
• Sharing event successes with the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC)

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance is meeting virtually to discuss FY25 planning, including hiring and digitization efforts. The board will also review and accept past meeting minutes, receive community updates, and address other business such as IMA next steps. No public participation is allowed. No binding decisions are anticipated based on the agenda.

• Review and acceptance of past meeting minutes
• FY25 planning discussions on hiring and digitization
• Capacity self-assessment and training survey planning
• Community updates from member towns
• Other business: IMA next steps

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance met on August 6, 2024, with all five voting communities present. Members approved the July 25 meeting minutes and tabled remaining agenda items (Capacity Self-Assessment, Community Updates) until a later date. Discussions focused on hiring a Public Health Nurse (PHN) and inspector, with no final hiring decision made; next steps include circulating draft job descriptions for review.

• Approved July 25 meeting minutes (4-0-1, Hanover abstained)
• Tabled remaining agenda items: Capacity Self-Assessment, Community Updates (5-0)
• Approved meeting start (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:02 AM (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting remotely to review and vote on meeting minutes. They will also discuss canceling the September 3 meeting due to the State Primary and scheduling a hearing on September 10. The agenda contains only procedural items with no substantive zoning decisions or public hearings.

• Vote to approve meeting minutes
• Discussion of canceling September 3 meeting (State Primary)
• Proposed vote to hold hearing on September 10 at 7:30 PM
• Meeting conducted entirely via Zoom with remote participation

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals met for discussion only, approving the June 4 and July 16, 2024 meeting minutes unanimously. The board also scheduled a hearing for September 10, 2024, at 7:30 p.m. No substantive zoning decisions were made.

• Approved June 4, 2024 minutes as revised (unanimous)
• Approved July 16, 2024 minutes as written (unanimous)
• Scheduled September 10, 2024 hearing at 7:30 p.m.

Park Department

The Rockland Park Department will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes from prior sessions, review permit and field updates, and receive reports on school projects, track replacement, and softball field conditions. The board will also discuss a new shed’s use at Turf Field, tree replacements, and potential contract changes for the superintendent.

• Vote on minutes from May and June meetings
• Reed Street Track replacement update
• Sewer Department letter to School Building Committee about water issues on fields
• Discussion about New Superintended contract
• Set dates for meetings for coming year

The Rockland Park Board voted 3-0 to reject the proposed square design for replacing 24 memorial trees in the Grove and to investigate the original planting design instead. The tree replacement project was tabled to the next meeting to allow for cost investigation. The board also approved the May and June meeting minutes and discussed various park updates.

• Rejected square tree design for Grove memorial trees (3-0)
• Tabled tree replacement project for cost investigation
• Approved May and June meeting minutes (3-0)

Board of Health

The Rockland Board of Health will hold a regular meeting on August 6, 2024. Key actions include voting on trash abatement for July and August, considering an amendment to the Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with Reworld SEMASS, and addressing violations of food establishment sanitation standards. The board will also review June meeting minutes and receive an update on a new trash company.

• Trash abatement approval or denial for July and August
• Amendment #1 to Solid Waste Disposal Agreement with Reworld SEMASS
• Violations of 105 CMR 590.00 Minimum Sanitation Standards for Food Establishment
• Update on new trash company
• TK O’Shea’s under old business

Rockland Fire Station Building Committee

The committee will review the latest architectural submission, including a feasibility matrix and cost estimations. Members will also discuss a draft presentation scheduled for the Select Board on September 3, 2024.

• Review of architectural design and feasibility matrix
• Review of cost estimations for fire station options
• Discussion of September 3, 2024, Select Board presentation
• Approval of meeting minutes dating from 01/12/2022 to 08/08/2023

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet remotely via Zoom on July 31, 2024. They will continue discussion on a proposed development fee increase and review new business including the Antonelli's development at 59 North Avenue. The agenda also covers updates from Veolia on operations, equipment, and staffing, as well as recent sewer incidents.

• Discussion on development fee increase (old business)
• 59 North Avenue - Antonelli's Development (new business)
• Review of miscellaneous sewer incidents from July 18 and 19, 2024
• Veolia update: Monthly Operating Report (June), generator status, repair and maintenance, and overall equipment status
• Continued review of facility upgrade and outside project manager (OPM) schedule

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners is holding a working session to continue discussions with engineering firm Weston & Sampson and to review account and bill coding procedures. A public forum will be held for questions on the agenda items.

• Continued discussion with Weston & Sampson regarding sewer-related matters
• Review of account and bill coding procedures
• Public forum for resident input on agenda topics

Historical Commission

The Rockland Historical Commission will meet to discuss ongoing CPC-funded projects, including the GAR Sketchbook, Tramp House Phase 3, and Old Town Cemetery. They will also plan for a Special Town Meeting in October to re-submit CPC articles that were passed over at the May 2024 Town Meeting. Other business includes a website update to improve resident access to historic home research and the appointment of a new CPC representative.

• CPC update on GAR Sketchbook, Tramp House Phase 3, Old Town Cemetery
• Special Town Meeting in October for CPC projects after failed votes in May 2024
• Website update: possible scan of 1980 Rockland survey books and link to Registry of Deeds
• Appointment of new CPC representative from RHC at BOS meeting in August 2024
• New archive materials received for storage in RHC closet at GAR Hall

The Rockland Historical Commission approved minutes and treasurer's report, and voted to reappoint Tom as its CPC representative. Three CPC projects (GAR Civil War sketchbook, Tramp house phase 3, Old Town cemetery phase 1) received final votes, setting them up for approval at the fall 2024 special Town Meeting. A new request to sponsor restoration of the Beal St. family cemetery was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved minutes from 6/25/24 meeting (6-0)
• Approved treasurer's report (6-0)
• Reappointed Tom as CPC representative (6-0)
• Final votes on three CPC projects (GAR sketchbook, Tramp house phase 3, Old Town cemetery phase 1) set for fall Town Meeting

Cultural Council

The Rockland Cultural Council will meet to approve minutes, review the balance of awards funds, discuss the Chalk the Walk event, set guidelines and priorities for grants, and share event successes with the Massachusetts Cultural Council. No binding votes on specific projects or spending are scheduled; the agenda is largely procedural and discussion-oriented.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Treasurer's report on awards fund balance as of June 30, 2024
• Discussion of Chalk the Walk event
• Setting of grant guidelines and priorities
• Sharing event successes with the Massachusetts Cultural Council

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will meet virtually to review past minutes and discuss community updates. The agenda includes a review of the FY24 snapshot and planning for FY25.

• Review and acceptance of past meeting minutes
• FY24 Snapshot
• FY25 Planning

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance approved outstanding narrative reports for DPH submission and tabled remaining agenda items, including hiring and digitization. The group also reviewed FY24 spending and discussed FY25 planning, including nursing services and inspector hiring. No major policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved July 11th meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved outstanding narrative reports for DPH submission (unanimous)
• Tabled remaining agenda items: hiring discussion, digitization next steps, community updates (unanimous)

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will consider approving previous meeting minutes, discuss a proposed development fee increase, and review new business including the Antonelli's Development at 59 North Avenue. The agenda also includes updates from Veolia on the monthly operating report, generator status, and equipment conditions, as well as a public forum for comments on agenda items.

• Development Fee Increase (discussion under old business)
• 59 North Avenue - Antonelli's Development (new business)
• Miscellaneous Sewer Incidents on July 18 and 19, 2024
• Veolia Monthly Operating Report (MOR) for June and generator/equipment status
• Facility Upgrade / Outside Project Manager (OPM) update

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Board of Directors will discuss and possibly vote on a Fiscal Year 2025 budget transfer to authorize the purchase of a 2021 Ford F-150. No dollar amount is specified in the agenda. The meeting will be held remotely via Zoom.

• Fiscal Year 2025 budget transfer discussion and possible vote to authorize the purchase of a 2021 Ford F-150

South Shore Technical High School

The School Committee and School Building Committee will meet to conduct annual reorganization and review financial reports. The School Building Committee will vote on invoices and receive a schedule update from the MSBA.

• Annual reorganization for School Committee Chair and Vice Chair
• Vote on School Building Committee invoices
• Vote on Treasurer's monthly report and budget transfers
• Regional Agreement update from the Superintendent-Director
• MSBA schedule update

Planning Board

The Rockland Planning Board will conduct design reviews for proposed projects at 171 VFW Drive and 53 Airport Park Drive, and handle administrative items including approval of June 25 minutes and several payments to PGB Engineering and others.

• Design review for Rockland Station LLC at 171 VFW Drive (Map 24 Parcel 34)
• Site & design review for warehouse usage at 53 Airport Park Drive (Map 8 Parcel 5)
• Pay PGB Engineering $337.69 for Inv# 339 (365 Concord Street construction services)
• Pay PGB Engineering $1,240.00 for Inv# 354B (171 VFW Drive plan review)
• Pay PGB Engineering $240.00 for Inv# 354A (53 Airport Park Drive plan review)

The Rockland Planning Board approved a design plan for an accessory building at 171 VFW Drive (Rockland Station LLC) and granted three waivers for a site plan at 53 Airport Park Drive (276 Weymouth LLC). The board also voted to check with the Zoning Enforcement Officer about parking lot pavement removal and a retaining wall at the Airport Park Drive site.

• Approved design for accessory building at 171 VFW Drive (5-0)
• Approved waiver 1 for HDPE drainpipe at 53 Airport Park Drive (5-0)
• Approved waiver 2 for subsurface infiltration systems at 53 Airport Park Drive (5-0)
• Approved waiver 3 for buffer between basins and adjacent uses at 53 Airport Park Drive (5-0)
• Voted to check with Zoning Enforcement Officer Tom Ruble on parking lot pavement removal and retaining wall (5-0)
• Approved minutes for June 25, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Approved payment of $337.69 to PGB Engineering for 365 Concord Street (4-0, Williams recused)
• Approved payments to PGB Engineering ($240.00 for 53 Airport Park Drive, $1,240.00 for 171 VFW Drive), WB Mason ($22.20), and Secretary ($225.00) (5-0 each)

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Community Preservation Act Committee is meeting to discuss funding allocations for local memorials and infrastructure. The body will review requests for additional funding for park and trail improvements.

• Veterans 24 Tree Memorial
• Additional funding for ADA/Butterfly park
• Additional funding for Rail Trail Signalization

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals is holding a remote meeting primarily to discuss and vote on approving the minutes from its June 4 and June 18, 2024 meetings. No other substantive decisions or hearings are on the agenda; the meeting is procedural in nature.

• Approve meeting minutes for June 4, 2024 and June 18, 2024
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom with broadcast on WRPS

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will review upcoming plans for fiscal year 2025. The meeting includes updates on inspection software, procurement planning, and the design of the SSA process. There is no public participation allowed at this meeting.

• Updates and next steps for inspection software planning
• FY25 procurement planning and materials review
• SSA process design including dashboard walkthrough and hiring process
• Review of spending request proposals

ADA Commisson - AMERICAN DISABILITIES ACT

The ADA Commission will discuss grants and town activities related to the Americans with Disabilities Act. This includes potential improvements to doors, parking lots, and ramps at the Rockland Council on Aging facility. The meeting will also cover website updates and funding mechanisms.

• Improvements to doors, parking lot, and ramps at Rockland Council on Aging
• Website updates
• Discussion of priorities and funding mechanisms

Board of Library Trustees

The Board will review reports from the Library Director, Treasurer, and regarding the budget. Discussion topics include updates on space planning, the strategic plan, and building maintenance for bathrooms, drainage, and the Children’s Room.

• Approval of June 12, 2024 minutes
• Space planning update
• Strategic plan update
• Building updates regarding bathrooms, drainage, and the Children’s Room
• Board reorganization

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will hold a working session on July 10, 2024. The agenda includes administrative updates, account/bill coding, and legal bills. The commission will also address matters regarding a part-time senior clerk.

• Administrative update
• Account/bill coding
• Legal bills/OML seminar
• Part-time senior clerk

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will meet to review minutes from June 12, 2024, and the Executive Director's report. The agenda also includes reviewing May 2024 finances and recent accounts payable and Section 8 warrants.

• May 2024 finance report
• Accounts payable warrant for June 12, 2024 - July 9, 2024
• July 2024 Section 8 warrant

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Community Preservation Act Committee will review several pending applications for local projects, including memorials and restorations. The meeting also includes a review of open project statuses and 2024 submissions.

• Veteran 24 Tree Memorial application review
• GAR War Sketchbook Restoration and Digitalization review
• Phase 3 Tramp House Restoration review
• Rail Trail Signalization additional funding review
• ADA/Butterfly Park additional funding review

Finance Committee

The Rockland Finance Committee will meet on July 10, 2024, to review and vote on year-end transfer requests. The committee may also consider urgent agenda items brought forward by the Town Administration or Accountant.

• Review and approval of year-end transfer requests
• Consideration of unanticipated urgent agenda items from the Town Administration or Accountant

Select Board

The Rockland Select Board will discuss a lease for 406 VFW Drive for the Recreation Department and conduct board reorganization. The meeting also includes updates from the Planning Department and several committee appointments.

• Lease of 406 VFW Drive for Recreation Department/Community Center
• Planning Department updates on Sign & Facade Program and grant efforts
• Appointments to the ADA Committee, Council on Aging Board, and Taxation Aid Committee
• Appointment of Animal Control Officer/Inspector of Animals
• Select Board reorganization

Select Board

The Select Board will meet on June 28, 2024, to discuss potential real estate actions. The agenda includes an executive session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of property located at 406 VFW Drive.

• Executive session regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at 406 VFW Drive

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The Marshfield Public Health Excellence Grant Collaborative will discuss next steps for inspection software planning and conduct a final review of FY25 materials. The meeting also includes a review of the FY24 spending snapshot and the Capacity Self-Assessment Tool.

• Inspection software planning next steps
• Final review of FY25 materials
• FY24 spending snapshot
• Capacity Self-Assessment Tool review

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The Marshfield Public Health Excellence Grant Collaborative will review past meeting minutes and discuss next steps for inspection software planning. The agenda also includes a final review of FY25 materials and an overview of FY24 spending.

• Review and acceptance of past meeting minutes
• Inspection software planning next steps
• Final review of FY25 materials
• FY24 spending snapshot
• Capacity Self-Assessment Tool Review

Rockland Recreation

The Rockland Recreation Board or Committee will meet to vote on previous meeting minutes and discuss operational updates. Topics include staffing, summer programming, and potential changes to Hartsuff Park projects.

• Vote on previous meeting minutes
• Review of possible move to VFW Dr.
• Summer programming discussion
• Hartsuff Park changes projects
• Staffing discussion

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners is holding a working session to discuss infrastructure and financial updates. The board will vote on a 10% annual user fee increase and review the SWNAS Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement. Discussion regarding a new development fee increase is also scheduled.

• Vote on 10% annual user fee increase
• Review of SWNAS Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement
• AMP Project update
• Discussion of new development fee increase
• Part-time Senior Clerk matter

South Shore Recycling Cooperative

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative will vote on the FY25 budget proposal and hold Executive Board elections. The meeting also includes a presentation from Green Team Junk Removal and an update on the HHW Depot.

• Vote on FY25 Budget proposal
• Vote on Executive Board election
• Presentation by Fred Cullen of Green Team Junk Removal
• Vote on FY25 meeting dates and locations
• HHW Depot update and Spring FY24 HHW summary

South Shore Technical High School

The joint meeting will address school building updates, including budget and designer reports. The School Committee will also vote on textbook adoptions for English, Allied Health, and IT. Additionally, the committee will review treasurer reports and student handbook updates.

• Vote on textbook adoptions for English, Allied Health, and IT
• Superintendent evaluation vote
• Appointment of Joseph Zambello to the School Building Committee
• Approval of invoices for LeftField #14 and DRA #9 & #06-01
• Treasurer reports including transfers to the Stabilization Fund

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review treasurer reports and discuss 150th Celebration activities. The agenda includes updates on the Tramp House and CPA/CPC project processes. Members will also brainstorm ways to improve resident access to historical home research resources.

• Review of Treasurer's Report account activity and balances
• Discussion of 150th Celebration activities and Rockland Day encampment
• Tramp House update
• CPA/CPC project and warrant updates
• Brainstorming tools for resident historical home research

Planning Board

The Rockland Planning Board will discuss a request for warehouse usage at 53 Airport Park Drive and a site and design review for 171 VFW Drive. The board will also consider an extension for the Schoolhouse Apartments project at 403 Union Street.

• Warehouse usage request: 53 Airport Park Drive
• Site and design review: 171 VFW Drive
• Extension review: Schoolhouse Apartments, 403 Union Street
• Payment of $337.69 to PGB Engineering for construction services

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will review monthly department head reports and financial updates. The meeting also includes discussions regarding adjustments to the Rogers Middle School Handbook and a Superintendent’s Evaluation.

• Adjustments to Rogers Middle School Handbook
• Superintendent’s Evaluation
• Phelps Update
• Financial reports for School Department and Food Services
• Review of June 10, 2024 meeting minutes

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will meet to review and approve the FY25 work plan and budget. The agenda also includes progress updates regarding a coalition name change.

• FY25 work planning review and approval
• FY25 budget review and approval
• Coalition name change update
• Review of previous meeting minutes

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to vote on the Holy Family Project. The agenda also includes a proposed connection at 91 Josh Gray Road and a discussion regarding a potential fee increase.

• Vote on Holy Family Project
• Proposed sewer connection at 91 Josh Gray Road
• Discussion regarding a fee increase
• Update on facility upgrades and drainage
• Veolia monthly operating report for May

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding the Comcast, LLC cable television license renewal. The meeting also includes an overview of a new police body worn camera initiative and the introduction of the new Human Resources Director.

• Public hearing for Comcast, LLC cable television license renewal
• Overview of new Police Body Worn Camera Initiative
• Introduction of new HR Director, Lori Turenchalk
• Reappointment of Chris Fulton to the Capital Planning Committee
• Executive session regarding real property at 406 VFW Drive

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission is holding a working session to discuss several ongoing matters. This includes a proposal for a development fee increase and a pre-bid tour of the plant/generator with interested bidders. The meeting will also address drainage, accounting matters, and a part-time senior clerk position.

• Pre-bid tour of the plant/generator with interested bidders
• Proposal of fee increase for development
• Discussion regarding drainage and accounting matters
• Discussion regarding a part-time senior clerk

Board of Water Commissioners

The Abington and Rockland Joint Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review minutes and hear financial and superintendent reports. The agenda includes a request for an executive session regarding personnel-related discussions.

• Executive Session regarding personnel discipline or complaints
• Review of meeting minutes
• Financial report
• Superintendent report

Board of Water Commissioners

The Rockland Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review previous meeting minutes and receive a financial report. The agenda also includes space for commissioners' comments or acknowledgments.

• Review of minutes
• Financial report

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding vehicle storage at 200 VFW Drive and a new warehouse project at 421 Forest Street. The board will also vote on annual reorganization to select officers for fiscal year 2025. Additionally, members will discuss future meeting formats and the monthly meeting schedule.

• Special Permit for vehicle and equipment storage at 200 VFW Drive
• Use Variance and Special Permit for a 2,250 sq. ft. warehouse at 421 Forest Street
• Annual Board Reorganization for fiscal year 2025
• Vote on future meeting format (Zoom, hybrid, or in-person)
• Discussion of FY 2025 payroll authorization signatories

South Shore Technical High School

The Regional Planning Subcommittee will receive an update regarding the Regional Agreement Amendment. This meeting is for the South Shore Regional School District.

• Update on Regional Agreement Amendment

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional School District Committee's Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee will meet on June 18, 2024. The agenda includes a vote to enter executive session for negotiations with non-union personnel.

• Vote to enter Executive Session for negotiations with the Superintendent-Director

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review meeting minutes from June 4, 2024, and process weekly invoices. The agenda also includes discussions regarding FY25-FY27 revaluation services and software licensing agreements, as well as the FY25 preliminary tax commitment.

• Approval of June 4, 2024, meeting minutes
• Weekly invoices
• FY25-FY27 Revaluation Services & Software Licensing Agreements
• FY25 Preliminary Tax Commitment

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The Marshfield Public Health Excellence Grant Collaborative will discuss closing out fiscal year 2024, including remaining supply requests. The meeting also includes a review of the updated FY25 work plan draft and an overview of the FY25 budget template.

• Review and acceptance of previous meeting minutes
• FY24 Closeout including remaining supply requests
• Review of updated FY25 Work Planning draft
• Overview of FY25 Budget Template
• IMA progress updates

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Region 5C Executive Committee will meet remotely to review public health preparedness updates. The agenda includes discussions regarding budget, DPH, HMCC, and planner deliverables.

• Approval of minutes
• Budget updates
• DPH updates
• HMCC updates
• BP5 deliverables update

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The meeting includes updates on budgets, DPH, and HMCC. Planners are scheduled to provide updates regarding BP5 deliverables and a preview of BP1.

• Budget updates
• DPH updates
• HMCC updates
• BP5 deliverables update
• BP1 preview

Council on Aging (COA)

The Rockland Council on Aging will review financial, secretary, and committee reports. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the 150th town celebration trolley and building policies.

• Financial report
• Old Colony Elder Services committee report
• Trolley for June 15 parade
• Senior Olympics
• Code of conduct and building policies

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will review minutes from May 15, 2024, and the Executive Director's report. The meeting also includes reviews of April 2024 finances and warrants for accounts payable and Section 8.

• Approval of May 15, 2024 minutes
• Review of April 2024 finance report
• AP Warrant review
• Section 8 Warrant review

Board of Water Commissioners

The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commission will review minutes and set the next meeting date. The agenda includes a financial report and a superintendent report. A possible vote is scheduled regarding a long-term employee absence.

• Review of minutes
• Setting the next meeting date
• Possible vote regarding long-term employee absence
• Financial report
• Superintendent report

Board of Water Commissioners

The Rockland Board of Water Commission will meet on June 12, 2024. The agenda includes a review of meeting minutes and a presentation of the financial report.

• Review of minutes
• Financial report
• Commissioners' comments and/or acknowledgments

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review reports from the Library Director and Treasurer. The agenda includes discussions on holiday closure dates, declaring surplus equipment, and updates regarding bathrooms, drainage, and the Children’s Room.

• Declaration of surplus equipment
• Building updates for bathrooms, drainage, and the Children’s Room
• Review of holiday closure dates

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will hold a working session to discuss new connections and drainage issues. The agenda also includes a proposal for a development fee increase and accounting matters.

• Proposal of Fee Increase for Development
• New Connections
• Miscellaneous Drainage Issues
• Accounting Matters
• P/T Senior Clerk

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Southfield Redevelopment Authority will consider closing documents for the transfer of approximately 8.5 acres from the U.S. Navy to the authority. The board will also review FY 2024 budget transfers and the FY 2025 budget.

• Transfer of approximately 8.5 acres from the U.S. Navy to SRA
• FY 2024 Budget Transfers discussion and possible vote
• Moving LStar Accounts Receivable to Notes to the Financial Statements
• FY 2025 Budget discussion and possible vote

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The meeting covers the finalization of the FY24 fiscal year and initial planning for FY25. This includes reviewing account overviews, supply requests, and budget templates.

• Review and acceptance of previous meeting minutes
• FY24 closeout including account overview and supply requests
• FY25 work planning and budget template overview
• IMA progress updates

Plymouth County Advisory Board

The Plymouth County Advisory Board will meet to discuss the FY 2025 budget and revenue allocations. The agenda includes updates on Mobile Integrated Health and the American Recovery Plan Act. The board will also elect a Chair and Vice-Chair for the committee.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair for Advisory Committee
• Vote on FY 2025 Revenues
• Allocation of Chapter 64D, Deeds Excise Funds (60% County / 40% Registry of Deeds)
• Vote on FY 2025 Plymouth County Budget
• American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) Update

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider trash abatement requests for May and June and approve April meeting minutes. The board will also discuss adopting a state local internship program and returning to recorded meetings.

• Trash Abatement approval/denial (May/June)
• Approval of April 9, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion on state local internship program adoption
• Discussion on returning to recorded meetings
• PHN Report

Cultural Council

The Rockland Cultural Council will review the balance of awards funds as of May 31, 2024. The meeting includes discussions regarding the Rail Trail Chalk Art Event and potential community art pieces. Members will also discuss RCC sponsored events held since April.

• Treasurer's report on awards funds balance as of May 31, 2024
• Discussion of Rail Trail Chalk Art Event and potential community art pieces
• Review of RCC sponsored events since April

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Southfield Redevelopment Authority will discuss the acquisition of approximately 8.5 acres of land from the U.S. Navy. The board will also consider Fiscal Year 2024 budget transfers and the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget. Additionally, the authority will address litigation strategy in executive session.

• Transfer of approximately 8.5 acres from the U.S. Navy to the SRA
• Fiscal Year 2024 budget transfers and receivables updates
• Discussion and possible vote on the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
• Litigation strategy discussion regarding SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al.

Park Department

The Park Department will review minutes from the May 13, 2024, meeting and receive a field and permit report. The agenda also includes updates on the new track, JV field drainage, and scoreboard progress.

• Approval of May 13, 2024, meeting minutes
• Field and Permit report
• New Track update
• JV Field Drainage
• Scoreboard update

Select Board

The Select Board will review economic and community development updates, including the Storefront Facade Grant Program and upcoming town anniversary events. The board will also receive a project update regarding South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School. An executive session is scheduled to consider real property at 406 VFW Drive.

• Storefront Facade Grant Program updates
• Signage & Wayfinding Project updates
• South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School project update
• Eagle Scout recognition for Matthew John Rogers
• Executive session regarding 406 VFW Drive real property

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will hold a working session to review ongoing operational matters. The agenda lists updates on an asset management plan, new utility connections, and equipment including aerators, clarifiers, and effluent meters. Staff will also address accounting items and miscellaneous drainage issues that affect local wastewater services.

• Review of the town’s asset management plan
• Updates on new utility connections
• Status of aerators and clarifiers
• Discussion of cost overruns on effluent meters
• Accounting matters and miscellaneous drainage issues

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review the FY25 preliminary tax rate and end of month reports. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting and reviewing weekly invoices.

• Review of FY25 preliminary tax rate
• Approval of April 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review of weekly invoices and end of month reports

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet for a working session to discuss ongoing operational and accounting matters. The agenda focuses on the continuation of old business and a public forum.

• EPA Semi-Annual Report
• New Connections
• Aerator & Clarifiers
• Cost overrun on effluent meters
• PT Senior Clerk

South Shore Technical High School

The Construction Management at Risk Selection Committee is meeting remotely to conduct business. The agenda consists of procedural items.

• Approval of minutes from May 9 and May 10, 2024 meetings

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is reviewing account activity and balances. The meeting includes ongoing discussions regarding the 150th Celebration, including book orders and preparations for Rockland Day.

• Review of Treasurer's Report account activity and balances
• Arcadia book order completion
• D2 order from Atlas Preservation
• Archival materials order from University Products
• Rockland Day RHC table planning

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider an ANR Plan Form A for Rockland Station, LLC at 171 VFW Drive. The board will also vote on several payments to PGB Engineering and the Board Secretary.

• ANR Plan Form A: Rockland Station, LLC, 171 VFW Drive (Map 24 Lot 34)
• Payment to PGB Engineering: $342.93 for Dyer Street Construction Services
• Payment to PGB Engineering: $960.00 for 53 Airport Park Drive Plan Review
• Payment to PGB Engineering: $457.69 for 365 Concord Street Construction Services
• Payment to PGB Engineering: $258.34 for 333-343 Weymouth Street Construction Services

Rockland School Committee

The School Committee will meet to accept minutes and review financial reports for the school department, food services, and student activities. The meeting includes a presentation on the new library and Social Studies integration at Phelps Elementary School.

• Financial reports for School Department, Food Services, and student activities
• Presentation on the new Phelps Elementary School library
• Approval of new fundraisers
• Review of surplus
• Department head monthly reports

Former NAS Restoration Advisory Board (RAB)

The Restoration Advisory Board is meeting to receive updates on environmental resolution and cleanup sites at the Former Naval Air Station South Weymouth. The session includes reports from consultants, TetraTech, and the Navy.

• Update on Former NAS Environmental Resolution cleanup sites by Consultants and TetraTech
• Navy updates and action items

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners is holding a working session to discuss ongoing operational and administrative matters. The meeting includes a review of reporting, equipment, and staffing.

• EPA Semi-Annual Report
• Aerator and Clarifiers
• Cost overrun on effluent meters
• Miscellaneous drainage issues
• PT Senior Clerk staffing

South Shore Technical High School

The Joint School Committee and School Building Committee will meet to appoint a Construction Manager at Risk and determine school choice for 2024-2025. The body will also discuss the FY25 budget and collective bargaining negotiations for Units A and B.

• Vote to appoint Suffolk Construction as Construction Manager at Risk
• Public hearing and vote on School Choice Determination for 2024-2025
• Vote on contract amendments #05 for PSS and #8 for DRA
• Vote on invoices for LeftField #13 and DRA #008
• Approval of out-of-state field trips to Indianapolis, Atlanta, Maine, and Rhode Island

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several license approvals and a significant bond issue. The meeting also includes a project update for the South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School.

• Vote to approve $7,297,686 bond and note issue to Mass. Clean Water Trust
• One-day liquor license approvals for The Eagles/Rockland Golf Course and Buzz’d Meadery LLC
• Common Victualler License approval for Space Bistro, Inc. at 323 Union Street
• Plymouth County Advisory Board FY25 appointment
• South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School Project Update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review and decide on a Reserve Fund transfer request. The meeting also includes a provision for urgent items brought forward by the Town Administration or Accountant.

• Reserve Fund Transfer Request review and approval/disapproval

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continuance public hearing regarding a use variance and special permit for 421 Forest Street. The board will also discuss potential changes to Zoning Bylaws.

• Public hearing for 421 Forest Street to maintain a 758 sq. ft. dwelling and build a 2,250 sq. ft. warehouse/storage building with accessory parking
• Discussion regarding potential changes to Zoning Bylaws

Board of Water Commissioners

The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commissioners will meet to consider a vote regarding a PFAS interim loan agreement.

• Vote for PFAS Interim Loan Agreement

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional School District Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to discuss strategy for collective bargaining. The committee will vote to enter executive session to discuss negotiations for Units A and B.

• Collective bargaining negotiations for Units A and B

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will meet to discuss the Executive Director's report and financial matters. The board is scheduled to review and potentially amend the AIC Policy for Garden Terrace. Other business includes assigning board positions and authorizing a contractor signatory.

• Review/amend AIC Policy for Garden Terrace
• Board approval of Contractor Authorized Signatory for Margaret Carr
• Board assignment of positions
• Approval of AP Warrant and Section 8 Warrant

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss facility upgrades, contract status with Veolia, and funding updates. The board is scheduled to vote on moving specific projects to the approved list and will hold a discussion regarding fee increases.

• Vote to move 320 Concord Street and Manzella Court projects to the Approved List
• Removal of Beechwood Estates from the Approved List
• Discussion of fee increases
• Update on Phelps School drainage issue
• Review of Veolia Monthly Operating Report for April

South Shore Recycling Cooperative

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative will meet to review financial reports and vote on several administrative items. The agenda includes votes regarding HHW administration fees, subsidized load limits, and a recyclables processing contract.

• Vote on HHW administration fee and subsidized load limits
• Vote to award Recyclables Processing contract
• Financial report by Arlene Dias
• MassDEP Grant preparation
• HHW Depot update

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to conduct reorganization and review financial reports. The meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. at the Abington & Rockland Joint Water Works Office.

• Reorganization
• Review of minutes
• Financial report

Board of Water Commissioners

The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commission will review high bill disputes for three residents and a proposal for pickleball courts at the Harmon Club. The board may also vote on a performance bond.

• High bill dispute: 396 Market St, Rockland
• High bill dispute: 21 Bradford St., Rockland
• High bill dispute: 65 Howard Street, Rockland
• Proposed pickleball courts: Harmon Club, 168 Concord St., Rockland
• Discussion and possible vote on Performance Bond

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold hearings and discuss requests for several local projects. The body will consider a Request for Determination of Applicability and requests regarding Orders of Conditions.

• 53 Airport Drive - RDA
• Dyer St DEP 273-0412 and 273-0411 - Request for extension of OOC
• Dyer St DEP 273-0412 and 273-0411 - Request for partial COC
• Spruce St - Ratifying enforcement order

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will meet to review a request to change graduation requirements at Rockland High School. The committee will also consider approving the district calendar and a request to set the last day for EECC as a half day on June 7, 2024.

• RHS request for approval of a change to graduation requirements
• District calendar for approval (2nd reading)
• EECC request for June 7, 2024 to be the last day and a half day
• Approval of new fundraiser requests
• Phelps Elementary School update

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners is holding a working session to address old business. The meeting includes discussions on staffing and a vote regarding Veolia.

• Discussion regarding Superintendent
• Discussion regarding P/T Senior Clerk
• Base Update
• Vote regarding Veolia

Park Department

The Park Department will review the Field and Permit report and receive a Town Meeting update. Discussion includes drainage issues on the JV field and updates regarding scoreboards, PA systems, and a futures agreement.

• Drain issues on JV field
• Scoreboard update
• PA system update
• Futures agreement discussion

South Shore Technical High School

The Construction Management at Risk Selection Committee will meet to evaluate firms for a district project. The body will rank firms based on non-price proposals and interviews before reviewing and voting on final price proposals.

• Vote to rank firms based on non-price proposals and interviews
• Review of price proposals
• Vote on final ranking of firms

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission will hold an in-person working session at the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The meeting includes discussions regarding the Veolia contract, project updates, and administrative matters.

• Veolia Contract Discussion
• Year 3 I&I Project Update
• MS-4/ Environmental Partners Update
• EPA Semi-Annual Report
• New Connections discussion

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Executive Committee is meeting to review budget updates and receive reports from the Department of Public Health (DPH) and HMCC. The session includes a preview of the BPI from planners.

• BP1 Budget updates
• General DPH updates
• General HMCC updates
• BPI preview from planners

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition will meet remotely to discuss updates. The agenda includes budget reviews and reports from the DPH, HMCC, and planners.

• Budget updates
• DPH general updates
• HMCC general updates
• BPI preview from planners

Rockland Fire Station Building Committee

The committee will review the latest architectural submission and a draft feasibility matrix. Members intend to reduce the project options to two sites for further study: the existing fire station and the Church Street site.

• Review of architectural submission and feasibility matrix
• Selection of two sites for further study: Existing Fire Station and Church Street Site
• Discussion of third-party architectural review

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District Construction Management at Risk Selection Committee is meeting to conduct interviews with five firms. The committee will review the selection process before meeting with candidates.

• Interview with Suffolk
• Interview with Turner
• Interview with Consigli
• Interview with Lee Kennedy
• Interview with Gilbane

Council on Aging (COA)

The Council on Aging will review financial and outreach reports. The body will discuss the COA's 10-year anniversary and the town's 150th celebration trolley for the parade.

• Financial report review
• Reports from Old Colony Elder Services and Old Colony Planning Council
• Outreach report
• Planning for COA 10 year anniversary
• Planning for 150th town celebration trolley for parade

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will discuss routine financial and director reports, approve April meeting minutes, and address board reorganization. Members will also update progress on space planning, strategic goals, and building maintenance for bathrooms, drainage, and the children’s room at 20 Belmont Street. The provided agenda lists discussion topics rather than specific votes or funding amounts.

• Approval of April 10 meeting minutes
• Library Director, financial/budget, and treasurer reports
• Town Meeting review and board reorganization
• Updates on grant opportunities, space planning, and strategic plan
• Building maintenance updates for bathrooms, drainage, and the children’s room

Select Board

The Board of Selectmen will hold an executive session to discuss litigation strategy. This discussion pertains to Robert B. Our, Inc. v. Brait Builders Corporation v. Town of Rockland.

• Executive Session: Litigation strategy for Robert B. Our, Inc. v. Brait Builders Corporation v. Town of Rockland

Rockland School Building Project Committee

The Rockland Elementary School Building Committee will meet in executive session. The committee will discuss litigation strategy regarding Robert B. Our, Inc. v. Brait Builders Corporation v. Town of Rockland.

• Executive session regarding litigation strategy: Robert B. Our, Inc. v. Brait Builders Corporation v. Town of Rockland

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two continuance public hearings regarding special permits. The board is reviewing requests for a business expansion at 246 East Water Street and a new construction project at 171 VFW Drive and 216 Pleasant Street.

• Special Permit for 246 East Water Street to continue convenience store use, expand into vehicle repair space, and apply for a retail package goods store license
• Special Permit for 171 VFW Drive and 216 Pleasant Street to construct a 35,000 sq. ft. equipment and materials storage building
• Proposal to recycle existing synthetic turf fields at 171 VFW Drive and 216 Pleasant Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board will attend a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen. The purpose of the meeting is to appoint a member to fill an alternate position on the Planning Board.

• Appointment of a Planning Board alternate member

South Shore Technical High School

The General Advisory Committee will meet remotely to provide a program overview and receive reports from committee chairs.

• Program overview
• Reports from General Advisory Committee Chairs

Select Board

The Board of Selectmen will discuss the warrant for the Special or Annual Town Meeting. The agenda also includes other business not reasonably anticipated.

• Special/Annual Town Meeting Warrant discussion

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners is scheduled to meet on May 6, 2024, at the High School during Town Meeting. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions to be made.

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will meet to discuss the Special/Annual Town Meeting Warrant. No other specific agenda items were listed.

• Discussion of Special/Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Planning Board

The Planning Board is scheduled to attend the Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting on May 6, 2024. No separate Planning Board business or decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Attendance at Special Town Meeting (7:00pm)
• Attendance at Annual Town Meeting (7:15pm)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the Special/Annual Town Meeting Warrant. No other specific agenda items were listed.

• Discussion of Special/Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Charter Review

The Charter Review Committee will meet to discuss the Special/Annual Town Meeting Warrant. No other specific agenda items were listed.

• Special/Annual Town Meeting Warrant discussion

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Southfield Redevelopment Authority will meet to review financial reports and the draft budget for Fiscal Year 2025. The board will also address current vacancies and approve minutes from May 10, 2023.

• Fiscal Year 2025 Draft Budget
• Fiscal Year 2024 Year-To-Date Appropriation Expenditure Report
• Status of vacancies

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission is holding a working session to continue discussions on old business. The meeting includes reviews of the Veolia contract, user fees, and facility heating.

• Veolia Contract discussion
• User Fees discussion
• National Grid Roof Top Heating
• P/T Administrative Assistant staffing

South Shore Technical High School

The School Building Committee will meet to vote on budget revisions and project approvals. The body will also receive updates on building design, sustainability, and procurement.

• Vote on DRA Amendment #4
• Vote on MSBA Budget Revision Request #1
• Review of building design and LEED/Sustainability updates
• Vote on project invoices
• CM Procurement update

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will discuss a proposed fee increase and the status of the Veolia contract. The meeting includes votes on developing an OM&M manual for permit compliance and a Year 3 plan.

• Discussion regarding scheduling a public meeting for a proposed fee increase
• Vote to have Weston & Sampson develop an OM&M Manual for permit compliance
• Vote on the Year 3 Plan
• Discussion of manhole and drainage behind the Phelps School
• Updates on digester piping, Spruce Street Pump Station, and Comfort Inn emergency response

South Shore Technical High School

The School Committee will review several policies and student opportunity plans. The meeting includes votes on a donation for the MET program and out-of-state field trips. The committee may also enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.

• Vote on Restraint Policy
• Vote on Student Opportunity Act (SOA) Plan Submission
• Vote on DePuy Synthes donation of an optical comparator to the MET program
• Vote on out-of-state field trips to New Hampshire
• Executive Session regarding Collective Bargaining negotiations for Units A and B

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District School Committee will meet to vote on the Student Opportunity Act (SOA) plan and a restraint policy. The committee will also review policies and discuss collective bargaining strategy in executive session.

• Vote on Student Opportunity Act (SOA) Plan Submission
• Vote on Restraint Policy
• Vote to accept policies listed in Attachment A dated January 9, 2024
• Vote to accept donation of an optical comparator from DePuy Synthes for the MET program
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining negotiations for Units A and B

Rockland School Building Project Committee

The School Building Committee is meeting to discuss the Elementary Building Project. The agenda includes reviewing invoices, change orders, and the project punch list.

• Invoice review
• Change order review
• Project update
• Punch list review

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to review account activity and the FY 2025 budget. The body will discuss ongoing activities for the 150th Celebration and plans for a Rockland Day table.

• FY 2025 budget confirmed at $1,525
• Discussion of 150th Celebration activities
• Artifact display in Library Rotunda
• Orders for Arcadia books, Atlas Preservation, and University Products
• Planning for Rockland Day table display and sales

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a site and design review for warehouse usage at 53 Airport Park Drive. The board will also handle reorganization and a Design Review Board reappointment.

• Site and design review for warehouse usage at 53 Airport Park Drive
• Payment of $499.65 to PGB Engineering for Dyer Street construction services
• Reappointment of Randy Hoblitzelle to the Design Review Board
• Payment of $225.00 to the Secretary for the April 23 meeting
• Review of Dyer Street

Charter Review

The Charter Review Committee will meet to discuss recommended town charter updates for the May 6, 2024 Town Meeting Warrant. The body will also hold discussions with the UMass Boston Collins Center for Public Management and review community outreach efforts.

• Recommended Town Charter Update for 5/6/24 Town Meeting Warrant
• Discussion with UMass Boston Collins Center for Public Management
• Community outreach efforts

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will meet to discuss the FY25 budget and receive a presentation on Early Intervention and the Multi-Tiered System of Support (MTSS). The committee will also consider the first reading of the 2024-2025 school calendar.

• First reading of the 2024-2025 School Calendar for approval
• FY25 Budget Update
• Approval of fundraisers
• Phelps Update
• Presentation on Early Intervention and MTSS from Esten Early Childhood Center

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will meet to review financial warrants and the administrative plan. The board will also discuss the Executive Director's quarterly report and annual recertifications starting May 1, 2024.

• AP Warrant
• Section 8 Warrant
• Federal Program
• Admin Plan
• Annual Recertifications starting May 1, 2024

Sewer Commission

The Sewer Commission will hold a working session to discuss several ongoing items. Topics include the Veolia contract, base discussion updates, user fees, and French Street drainage.

• Veolia contract discussion
• User fees discussion
• French Street drainage discussion

Cultural Council

The Rockland Cultural Council is meeting to discuss grant decisions and approvals. The body will also review treasurer reports on awards funds and discuss upcoming arts and culture events.

• Discussion of grant decisions and approvals
• Treasurer reports on awards funds balances as of October 31, 2023, and March 31, 2024
• Information regarding the 150th celebration
• Planning for the Chalk Art Festival and Rockland Public Schools Arts Festival on May 1
• Review of cultural council member appointment and end dates

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes and process weekly invoices and end-of-month reports. The board will review the overlay account and enter executive session to discuss pending ATB cases.

• Review of Overlay Account
• Discussion of pending ATB cases in Executive Session
• Approval of 4/2/2024 meeting minutes
• Processing of weekly invoices

Select Board

The Rockland Select Board will receive a presentation on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant awards and updates on MBTA community zoning and signage programs. The board will also consider a CDBG housing rehab project cap waiver request and one-day liquor licenses. An executive session is scheduled to discuss real property at 406 VFW Drive.

• Presentation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant Awards
• One Day Liquor License Approvals for various businesses
• CDBG Housing Rehab Program Project Cap Waiver Request
• MBTA Community Zoning Proposed Bylaw Amendment update
• Executive session regarding real property at 406 VFW Drive

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two separate requests for building permits and variances. The board will also enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for a case involving Shinglemill, LLC.

• Special Permit request for a 35,000 sq. ft. equipment and materials storage building at 171 VFW Drive and 216 Pleasant Street
• Use Variance and Special Permit request for a 2,250 +/- sq. ft. warehouse/storage building at 421 Forest Street
• Executive session to discuss Shinglemill, LLC v. Rockland ZBA, HAC Docket No. 03-06

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Executive Committee will meet to review minutes from February and March 2024. The agenda includes budget updates, Department of Public Health (DPH) updates, and updates regarding the HMCC and EDS plans.

• Approval of February & March 2024 meeting minutes
• Budget updates including discussion on BP1 and Concurrence
• Department of Public Health (DPH) updates
• HMCC updates
• EDS Plans and Mass Care updates

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The coalition will meet remotely to review budget updates and receive departmental reports. The agenda includes discussions on DPH, HMCC, and planning updates regarding EDS and Mass Care.

• Budget Updates
• BP1 Discussion & Concurrence Vote
• DPH Updates
• HMCC Updates
• EDS Plans and Mass Care updates

South Shore Technical High School

The committee will meet remotely to discuss collective bargaining strategy for Units A and B. The meeting includes a vote to enter executive session to protect the committee's bargaining position.

• Discussion of strategy regarding Collective Bargaining negotiations for Units A and B
• Review of Executive Session minutes from December 20, 2023, through April 4, 2024

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will review library director, financial, and treasurer reports. The meeting includes discussions on grant opportunities, space planning, and the strategic plan. Updates regarding bathrooms, drainage, and the Children’s Room are also scheduled.

• Approval of March 13, 2024 minutes
• Library Director, financial, and treasurer reports
• Grant opportunities update
• Space planning and strategic plan updates
• Building updates for bathrooms, drainage, and Children’s Room

Council on Aging (COA)

The Council on Aging will review financial and outreach reports. The Director will discuss the COA's 10-year anniversary and a delegate for the Old Colony Planning Council.

• Financial report review
• Old Colony Elder Services and Old Colony Planning Council reports
• Outreach report
• COA 10-year anniversary discussion

Board of Water Commissioners

The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commission will meet to vote on proposed FY2025 Articles and discuss a performance bond. The board will also review a $26 million project's AIA schedule of values and inspection process.

• Vote on proposed FY2025 Articles
• Review of AIA schedule of values for $26 million project
• Discussion and possible vote on performance bond
• High bill dispute for 396 Market St, Rockland
• Vote on Chair's authority to shut off discussion

Board of Water Commissioners

The Rockland Board of Water Commissioners is meeting to review meeting minutes, receive a financial report, and hear commissioners' comments. The agenda is routine and contains no major decisions or public hearings.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Financial report
• Commissioners comments and acknowledgments

South Shore Technical High School

The School Council will review the SIP survey and introduce NEASC standards-based structures. The body will begin drafting the 2024-25 School Improvement Plan (SIP).

• Review of SIP Survey
• Introduction of NEASC Standards Based SIP Structure
• Drafting of 2024-25 SIP

Park Department

The Park Department is meeting to award a bid for a scoreboard. The meeting is held at the Rockland Park Dept. Stadium.

• Award of scoreboard bid

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to decide on trash abatement approvals or denials for April. The board will also discuss questions regarding the All State drafted curbside refuse collection contract.

• Trash Abatement approvals or denials for April
• Review of March 12, 2024, meeting minutes
• Discussion of All State drafted curbside refuse collection contract questions

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will meet to discuss financial reports and approve payment warrants. The board will also review a Federal Program Quarterly Report and address annual recertifications starting May 1, 2024.

• AP Warrant
• Section 8 Warrant
• Federal Program Quarterly Report (Feb 23, 2024 to April 9, 2024)
• Annual Recertifications starting May 1, 2024
• Admin Plan

Rockland Fire Station Building Committee

The committee will review architectural studies regarding the existing fire station and a massing study for the Church Street site. The body will also discuss outreach ideas for the PAC.

• Architectural studies of the existing fire station
• Massing study for the Church Street site
• PAC outreach ideas

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold hearings and discussions regarding specific local projects and violations. The meeting includes reviews of Certificates of Compliance and a notice of violation.

• Certificate of Compliance for 15 Corn Mill Way
• Certificate of Compliance for Dyer St DEP 273-0412
• Notice of Violation for Spruce St
• Town Forest Committee discussion

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will meet to discuss the 2024-2025 school calendar and a proposal for a summer program at Phelps Elementary School. The body will also consider requests for new Spanish textbooks and school choice approval.

• Phelps Summer Program Proposal (2nd reading)
• 2024-2025 School Calendar (1st reading)
• Request for new Spanish textbooks for Rockland High School
• Charging for Chromebook chargers and repairs
• Request to approve School Choice

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners is holding a working session. The primary item for discussion is an update to the Superintendent's job description.

• Review of Superintendent job description

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will conduct testing of voting machines in preparation for the upcoming election. This testing is required for the Presidential Primary Election scheduled for Saturday, April 13, 2024.

• Voting machine testing for the April 13, 2024, Presidential Primary Election

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District Policy Review Subcommittee is meeting to review and vote on suggested changes to selected policies. These updates cover multiple sections of the Policy Manual, including legal status, budgeting, and staff conduct.

• Review and vote on policies regarding Budget Adoption Procedures (DBG) and Budget Operation and Control (DBI)
• Review and vote on policies regarding Purchasing (DJ) and Procurement Requirements (DIE-1)
• Review and vote on policies regarding Staff Ethics/Conflict of Interest (GBEA) and Staff Conduct (GBEB)
• Review and vote on policies regarding Facilities Development Goals (FA) and Facilities Planning (FB)
• Review and vote on policies regarding School Committee Powers and Duties (BBA)

South Shore Technical High School

The Construction Management at Risk Selection Committee is meeting to review Statement of Qualification submissions. The body will determine which applicants are qualified to receive a Request for Proposals (RFP).

• Review of Construction Manager Statement of Qualification submissions
• Vote on firms qualified to receive Request for Proposals
• Discussion of proposal ranking and interview schedules

South Shore Technical High School

The Negotiations Subcommittee will meet to vote on entering an executive session. The purpose of the session is to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining negotiations for Units A and B.

• Collective bargaining negotiations for Units A and B

South Shore Recycling Cooperative

The South Shore Recycling Cooperative is meeting to vote on several operational contracts and grant agreements. The body will also discuss the future of hybrid meetings and MassDEP grant preparation.

• Sign MassDEP Grant Agreement for HHW Depot
• Extend Trident HHW Contract for January-June 2025
• Award hauling contract
• Approve February minutes
• Presentation by Erik Dyson of HandUp Mattress Recycling

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Southfield Redevelopment Authority will consider a proposal from Rudy V. Pompeo Inc. regarding the demolition of Former Navy Building #13. The board will also enter executive session to discuss real property and pending litigation involving LStar Southfield, LLC, et al.

• Proposal from Rudy V. Pompeo Inc. for Former Navy Building #13 demolition
• Executive session regarding SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al
• Executive session regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

Select Board

The Rockland Select Board will discuss routine governance matters, including a request to dissolve the Town Forest Committee and an update on HR department staffing. The board is also scheduled to approve the final warrant for the May 6 Annual/Special Town Meeting and review the FY25 budget if needed. An executive session will address potential real property transactions at 406 VFW Drive.

• Request to disband the Town Forest Committee (Chairman George Anderson)
• Approve and sign final warrant for May 6 Annual/Special Town Meeting
• FY25 budget review (if necessary)
• Update on HR department status from departing director Stacy Callahan
• Executive session regarding real property at 406 VFW Drive, Rockland