Rockland public meetings in 2025

Board of Health

The Rockland Board of Health will vote on whether to approve or deny trash abatements. It will also vote to approve or deny the meeting minutes from the previous session. The agenda lists additional new and old business items that are not specifically anticipated, as well as a health agent report.

• Trash abatements – vote to approve or deny
• Meeting minutes – vote to approve or deny
• Health agent report – presentation
• Other new business – not reasonably anticipated
• Other old business – not reasonably anticipated

Park Department

The Rockland Park Commissioners will meet to vote on previous meeting minutes and discuss the Bicentennial Track Project.

• Bicentennial Track Project
• Vote on prior meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Rockland Historical Commission will review the treasurer's report and discuss updates on several historic projects. Items include a demolition update for Lincoln School, the start of renovation at 48 Union St, and progress on GAR and Tramp House restoration work. The commission will also address the cemetery invoice issue and plan the 2025 annual report.

• Lincoln School/Demolition Update
• Renovation started at 48 Union St
• GAR work: pre‑application submission and three applications approved per Jim Paul
• Tramp House update on 2026 work from Redtail restoration
• Cemetery Update: Beal update and outstanding invoice

Rent Control Board

The Rent Control Board will meet to discuss and vote on a 2025 rent adjustment petition for Hillcrest. The board will also consider requests for certificates of eviction for residents of Hillcrest Manufactured Home Community and Leisurewoods Rockland.

• Vote on Hillcrest 2025 rent adjustment petition
• Vote on certificates of eviction for Hillcrest Manufactured Home Community residents
• Vote on certificates of eviction for a Leisurewoods Rockland resident

South Shore Technical High School

The Joint School Committee and School Building Committee will meet to review construction progress and financial matters. Key actions include voting on the sale of General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes and the approval of 60% Construction Documents for the MSBA.

• Vote to approve the sale of $9,010,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes
• Vote on the CD 60% (Construction Documents) submission to the MSBA
• Vote to appoint two School Building Committee members to the Prequalification Committee
• First reading of a revised Admissions Policy
• Discussion of the FY27 Budget Timeline

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will approve minutes from November 12, 2025, review October 2025 finances, and consider Section 8 and AP warrants. It will vote on a $74,427 paving contract (EOHLC CFA #251045), a property‑insurance agreement, an update and vote on the Fair Housing Action Plan, and CPC funding for generators at Garden Terrace and Studley Court. The board will also note vacancy status and HUD shortfall funding for the 2025 HAP.

• Vote on $74,427 paving contract (EOHLC CFA #251045)
• Vote on Property Insurance Agreement
• Update and vote on Fair Housing Action Plan
• Wage Match Certification signature needed
• CPC funding for generators at Garden Terrace and Studley Court

Select Board

The Rockland Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss privileged counsel communications regarding pending litigation involving Costa Brothers Masonry and Brait Builders. In the open session, the board will review several new business items, including two one‑day liquor license requests, a recreation committee appointment, a planning council delegate reappointment, a landfill RFP interview, and a FY27 preliminary budget submission requiring further approval. Old business includes license renewals for The Banner at 167 Union Street. The meeting will be broadcast live and recorded.

• Executive session to discuss privileged counsel communications on Costa Brothers Masonry, Inc. v. Brait Builders litigation
• One‑day liquor license request for 4" Floor Artists, 83 E. Water Street, Jan 24 2026, 6 pm‑10 pm
• Request for 2:00 am closing on Dec 31 2025 for Players Sports Bar & Grille, 86 VFW Drive
• FY27 preliminary budget submission requiring further approval, amount $2,716
• Pleasant Street Landfill RFP interview with Clean Fields LLC, Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc., and Clean Earth, LLC

The board approved a one‑day liquor license for a music performance at 83 E. Water Street and a 2 a.m. closing time on 12/31/25 for Players Sports Bar & Grill at 86 VFW Drive. It also confirmed appointments for Sarah Leatherman to the Recreation Committee and Andrew McCarthy as the Old Colony Planning Council delegate. Finally, the board adopted the charter amendment petition edits (S2716) and renewed The Banner’s licenses with specific conditions.

• Approved one‑day liquor license for 4% Floor Artists Music Performance, 83 E. Water Street (unanimous)
• Approved 2:00 a.m. closing on 12/31/25 for Players Sports Bar & Grill, 86 VFW Drive (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Sarah Leatherman to Recreation Committee (3‑year term) (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Andrew McCarthy as Old Colony Planning Council delegate (unanimous)
• Approved charter amendment petition edits (S2716) as written by the Senate (unanimous)
• Approved annual license renewals for The Banner, 167 Union Street with specified conditions (unanimous)
• Approved general annual licenses as read by Mr. O’Donnell (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Rockland Community Preservation Act Committee will approve its meeting minutes, consider any non‑committee attendees, and review pending CPA applications and ongoing projects. The committee may also address any reasonable unexpected business that arises during the meeting.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Review CPA applications
• Review ongoing CPA projects
• Address non‑committee attendees
• Consider unexpected business

The committee approved three funding requests: $160,000 from recreation funds for Spring Street field fencing, $40,000 from general funds for a fit study of Jefferson field by JJA Sports, and $119,000 from housing funds for an emergency generator at Studley Court with a 10% contingency. All three motions passed with unanimous support. The committee also approved three amended pre‑applications for GAR Hall restoration projects and will table them until final applications are received.

• Approved $160,000 recreation funds for Spring Street field fencing (unanimous)
• Approved $40,000 general funds for Jefferson field fit study (unanimous)
• Approved $119,000 housing funds for Studley Court emergency generator (unanimous)
• Approved three amended pre‑applications for GAR Hall restoration projects, to be tabled until final applications (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 11/10/25 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:23 pm (unanimous)

Park Department

The Rockland Park Commissioners will consider several agenda items, including approval of prior meeting minutes, updates to the Bicentennial Track Project and Spring Street fence, and adoption of rental rates and field policies for 2026. They will also review the CPA final application, discuss the Futures League, the Advertisement Board, and a new scheduling software update. Any other business not reasonably related will be addressed.

• Bicentennial Track Project
• Spring Street fence updates
• Rental Rates and field policies for 2026
• FY27 budget and articles
• New scheduling software update

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will meet to reorganize its membership. The committee will also discuss the best day of the week to meet during the planning season from January through March 2026.

• Reorganization of the Capital Planning Committee
• Scheduling of meetings for January through March 2026

The Capital Planning Committee re‑elected Richard Harris as Chair, elected Lauren White as Vice Chair, and elected Linda Sternfelt as Secretary, with all motions approved unanimously. The committee also approved booking the Town Hall downstairs conference room for Thursday meetings each week from the second week of January through March. The meeting was adjourned with unanimous approval.

• Re‑elected Richard Harris as Chair (approved)
• Elected Lauren White as Vice Chair (approved)
• Elected Linda Sternfelt as Secretary (approved)
• Booked Thursday meetings in Town Hall downstairs conference room Jan‑Mar (approved)
• Adjourned meeting (approved)

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Technical High School Council will meet to discuss supporting the growing English Language Learner population and away game culture. The meeting will be held in person at the school and is open to the public.

• Discussion on supporting growing ELL population
• Focus on away game culture
• Hybrid meeting hosted by Athletic Director Grant Montgomery
• School Council meeting on December 10, 2025
• School Council meetings scheduled through June 2026

Cultural Council

The Rockland Cultural Council will meet to review grant applications. No other business is anticipated for this meeting.

• Review of grant applications

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review reports from the Library Director, Treasurer, and financial budget. The meeting includes updates on the FY27 budget, librarian contracts, and space and building planning.

• FY27 budget update
• Librarian contracts update
• Space planning update
• Building updates
• Funding update

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will hold a virtual meeting on December 9, 2025, to review past minutes, discuss regional staff highlights, and plan for Fiscal Year '26. The meeting will not include public participation.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Regional staff highlight presentation
• Term 1 recap discussion
• Workplan check-in and Fiscal Year '26 planning

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss four project applications: a partial release request for Pat Rose Way (365 Concord St), an ANRAD application by Aris Bega (467 Hingham St), a notice of intent by James Duggan (49 John Burke Drive), and a town notice of intent (273-0433). The commission will also consider the Reed St Bicentennial Track project. After the project discussions, the commission will vote to approve the meeting minutes and approve invoices for payment.

• Pat Rose Way – Request for Partial Release (File 273-0422) at 365 Concord St
• Aris Bega – ANRAD application (File 273-0431) at 467 Hingham St
• James Duggan – Notice of Intent (File 273-0434) at 49 John Burke Drive
• Town of Rockland – Notice of Intent (File 273-0433)
• Reed St Bicentennial Track project

Cultural Council

The Rockland Cultural Council will meet to review applications for grants. No other business is anticipated for this meeting.

• Review of grant applications

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will accept the minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting and hear monthly administrative, guidance, nursing, and pupil‑personnel reports. Old business includes a review of completed fundraisers. New business covers an MCAS presentation, a competency determination for Ms. Schipper, proposals for new fundraisers, and a capital request for fiscal year 2027. The superintendent will also give a report.

• Acceptance of minutes from the November 24, 2025 meeting
• MCAS presentation by administration
• Competency determination for Ms. Schipper
• Proposal for new fundraisers
• Capital request for FY27

The committee approved the meeting minutes, monthly administrator reports, and the school department financial report. New fundraisers were approved and the graduation date for the class of 2026 was set for Friday, May 29 at 6:30 p.m. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved meeting minutes (3 in favor, 2 abstentions)
• Approved monthly administrator reports (unanimous)
• Approved school department financial report (unanimous)
• Approved new fundraisers (unanimous)
• Approved graduation date May 29, 2026 at 6:30 p.m. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The Rockland Cultural Council will consider the minutes from its August 25, 2025 meeting and then review applications for grants. No additional business is scheduled for the meeting.

• Review of applications for grants
• Approval of minutes from 8/25/25 meeting

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Southfield Redevelopment Authority will discuss and potentially vote on development and negotiation agreements with Turquoise Southfield NR LLC. The board will also hold a public hearing regarding property classification for the Southfield District Tax.

• Naval Air Station South Weymouth Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with Turquoise Southfield NR LLC
• Third Amendment to Amended and Restated Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) with Turquoise Southfield NR LLC
• Public hearing on classification of property for Southfield District Tax
• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Transfers and Adjustments

Select Board

The Select Board will review the minutes from the 11/18/2025 meeting. A public hearing on the FY26 assessing classification will be conducted by Meg Peterson, Director of Assessing. The board will announce that the winter parking ban starts Monday, Dec 1 at 1:30 am and will consider license renewals.

• Winter Parking Ban starts Monday, Dec 1 at 1:30 am
• Public hearing on FY26 Assessing Classification (Meg Peterson, Director of Assessing)
• Discussion of license renewals
• Review of 11/18/2025 meeting minutes
• Other new and old business not reasonably anticipated

The board unanimously voted not to adopt a Residential Exemption for Fiscal Year 2026 and to adopt a residential factor of 1, a single tax rate, for the same year. It also unanimously rejected the Small Commercial Exemption for FY26. In addition, the board approved the annual license renewals and the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting.

• Rejected Residential Exemption for FY26 (unanimous)
• Adopted residential factor of 1, a single tax rate for FY26 (unanimous)
• Rejected Small Commercial Exemption for FY26 (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Licenses renewal as read (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 11/18/2025 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote meeting on Dec. 2, 2025. It will consider a special permit application for a commercial boarding or training kennel at 800 Market Street and an appeal by CM Futures, LLC regarding 189 Greenwood Street. The agenda also includes approval of meeting minutes and discussion of remote‑participation procedures.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• Special permit hearing for a commercial boarding/training kennel at 800 Market Street (applicants: Shannon Barnes & Sean Quinn)
• Appeal hearing for CM Futures, LLC at 189 Greenwood Street concerning zoning enforcement findings
• Discussion of remote participation instructions and public access rules
• Continuation of ZBA Rules of Procedure

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals approved a Special Permit for a commercial boarding kennel at 800 Market Street, attaching 16 conditions, with a 5‑0 vote. The Board also voted 4‑0 to continue the public hearing on the 189 Greenwood Street appeal until January 6, 2026. All motions were recorded as unanimous except the failed motion to close the Greenwood hearing, which fell 3‑1.

• Granted Special Permit for commercial boarding kennel at 800 Market St with conditions (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for 800 Market St (5-0)
• Motion to close public hearing for 189 Greenwood St failed (3-1)
• Motion to continue public hearing for 189 Greenwood St passed, extending hearing to Jan 6, 2026 (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Rockland Recreation

The Rockland Recreation Board will meet to review the Holiday Stroll and Candy Cane Hunt events, discuss a Teen Center update, and consider policy changes for January 2026.

• Holiday Stroll Recap
• Candy Cane Hunt Planning
• Teen Center Update
• Policy Changes in January 2026
• New Software update

Park Department

The Rockland Park Commissioners will vote on the minutes from the previous meeting and discuss several park projects. Items include the Bicentennial Track Project, a fence on Spring Street, dumping concerns at Hartsuff Park, scoreboard repairs and advertising, and damages at Jefferson Field. The board will also receive updates on current projects and address other new and old business.

• Vote on prior meeting minutes
• Bicentennial Track Project
• Spring St fence
• Hartsuff Park dumping issue
• Scoreboard repairs and advertising

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will discuss abatement requests for six specific properties and receive updates on the Wastewater Treatment Plant design. The board will also review the status of superintendent hiring and annual bill penalty fees.

• Abatement requests for 5 Peach Court, 55 Arlington Street, 8 Cornet Stetson Drive, 240 Concord Street, 7 Daniel Teague Drive, and Franklin Hunt Road
• WWTP Design updates from DPC (OPM) and Wright-Pierce
• Administrative update on Well Water Annual Bill Letter Penalty Fee
• Status update on Superintendent hiring
• SRF Funding Submittals and GAP IV Community Grant Submittal

The Sewer Commission approved the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting. It adopted a $1,000 penalty fee for well‑water users who fail to submit meter readings. The commission also approved two individual abatement payments: $1,970.54 for 7 Daniel Teague and $280.73 for 6 Franklin Hunt Road. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved minutes of Oct 27, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved $1,000 penalty for non‑responsive well‑water users (3-0)
• Approved abatement for 7 Daniel Teague – $1,970.54 (3-0)
• Approved abatement for 6 Franklin Hunt Road – $280.73 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 PM (3-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider approval or denial of trash abatements and the minutes from the previous meeting. It will also receive a health agent report and address any other new or old business items, including a greeting for Indigenous Heritage Month and Thanksgiving.

• Approve or deny trash abatements
• Approve or deny meeting minutes
• Health agent report
• Other new business not reasonably anticipated
• Other old business not reasonably anticipated

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review a design modification for two duplexes at 0 Dyer Street and a new bank construction at 157 Market Street. The board will also approve minutes from September and October and pay engineering and secretary fees.

• Review design modification for duplexes at 0 Dyer Street
• Review construction of Rockland Federal Credit Union at 157 Market Street
• Review construction of single-family home with ADU at 0 Concord Street
• Approve minutes from September 23, 2025, and October 28, 2025
• Pay PGB Engineering $1,071.85 for Dyer Street Construction Review

The Planning Board approved a $1,000 contribution from the developer to repair a resident’s damaged yard. It also approved decks without stairs on two duplexes and asked the Fire Department to provide a written recantation of a prior letter. Two motions to postpone the 0 Concord Street site review were adopted, moving the discussion to the January 27, 2026 meeting.

• Approved $1,000 from Mike Gaspar to repair George Grass’s yard (vote 4-0)
• Approved decks without stairs on duplexes 12 & 14 (vote 4-0)
• Approved request for Fire Department to provide written recantation of previous letter (vote 3-1)
• Continued 0 Concord Street site review to Jan 27, 2026 (vote 3-0)
• Continued 0 Concord Street site review to Jan 27, 2026 (vote 4-1)

Board of Assessors

The Rockland Board of Assessors will meet on November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM in Town Hall, Room 109. The agenda includes approving the November 4 meeting minutes, reviewing weekly invoices, and making decisions on FY26 real estate tax exemption applications. The board will also consider MV excise abatement applications, penalties for non‑return of income and expense statements, and recommendations for residential and small‑commercial exemptions to be voted on at the December 2 classification hearing.

• Approve meeting minutes – 11/4/2025
• Review weekly invoices
• FY26 real estate tax exemptions – approvals/denials
• MV excise abatement applications – approvals/denials
• BOA recommendations for residential, residential factor, and small‑commercial exemptions to be voted at classification hearing 12/2/2025

The Rockland Board of Assessors approved the FY27 Chapter Land applications for four parcels and approved several senior and veteran real‑estate tax exemptions for FY26. It also denied one MV Excise Abatement application, signed routine invoices and reports, and entered an executive session to discuss ATB cases. All motions were passed with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved FY27 Chapter Land applications for parcels 31-3, 50-5, 63-109, 68-4 (2-0)
• Approved FY26 real‑estate tax exemptions: 2 Clause 17D senior ($350), 1 Clause 41C senior ($1,000), 1 Clause 22 veteran ($823.20) (2-0)
• Denied MV Excise Abatement application Bill #15020 (amount below $5 minimum)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 4, 2025 (2-0)
• Signed invoice #258248910 for W.B. Mason, $24.79
• Signed end‑of‑month MV abatement report for November 2025, $2,087.91
• Signed letter to Tax Collector & Town Accountant for FY26 I&E Penalty Fees, $29,550
• Entered executive session at 3:35 pm to discuss ATB cases (2-0)

Rockland School Committee

The School Committee will review monthly administrative, financial, and department head reports. The meeting includes discussions on the FY26 budget and the superintendent's goals for the same fiscal year.

• FY26 Budget
• Superintendent Goals for FY26
• Homeschool Requests
• Advanced Placement discussion by Cheryl Schipper
• New Fundraisers

The committee approved the minutes from the October 27 meeting and accepted monthly, financial, and department reports. It voted to adopt the FY2026 budget projection. The committee also approved homeschool requests and two new fundraisers.

• Approved October 27 minutes (motion by Mrs. Hennessy, second by Mrs. Bissonnette)
• Approved monthly administrator reports (motion by Mrs. Hennessy, second by Mrs. Bissonnette)
• Approved financial reports for school departments and activities (motion by Mrs. Hennessy, second by Mrs. Bissonnette)
• Approved department monthly reports (14 motions, motion by Mrs. Hennessy, second by Mrs. Bissonnette)
• Approved FY26 budget projection (motion by Mrs. Hennessy, second by Mrs. Bissonnette)
• Approved homeschool requests (motion by Mrs. Hennessy, second by Mrs. Bissonnette)
• Approved two new fundraisers: WRPS Rockland's Got Talent and Chipotle Night (motion by Mrs. Hennessy, second by Mrs. Bissonnette)

Open Space

The Rockland Open Space Committee will consider the Annual Report and provide updates on several projects, including a kiosk at McCarthy Farm and the status of the Camp Carlton property. The committee will also discuss Union Point legislation amendments and the Town of Hanson Open Space matters. Additional items such as a CPA update, a Facebook update, and any unanticipated issues may be addressed.

• Annual Report
• Kiosk at McCarthy Farm update
• Camp Carlton property status
• Union Point legislation amendments
• Town of Hanson Open Space discussion

The Rockland Open Space Committee approved the minutes of the June 23, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. A motion to table the September 22, 2025 minutes was made and seconded, but the minutes do not record the vote outcome. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved minutes of 6/23/25 (unanimous)
• Motion to table minutes of 9/22/25 made (outcome not recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold hearings and discussions on several land-use requests and certifications. The body will review notices of intent and requests for certificates for various properties in Rockland.

• Reed St Bicentennial Track Notice of Intent (Town of Rockland)
• 1059R and 1119 Union St Notice of Intent (N&M RE Holding LLC)
• 467 Hingham St ANRAD (Aris Bega)
• Spruce Street Culvert Replacement enforcement order and work schedule extension
• 313 East Water St Emergency Certification

South Shore Technical High School

The joint School Committee and School Building Committee will vote on prior meeting minutes and invoice approvals. They will consider FY26 amended assessments under Chapter 70 funding and a surplus purchase of a Mitutoyo Crysta Plus M574 CMM. Grant awards, including a Clean Energy Center grant and various entitlement grants, will be reported. Public comment and other updates are also scheduled.

• Vote on August 27 and October 15, 2025 School Building Committee minutes
• Invoice review and approvals (vote)
• FY26 Amended Assessments II Chapter 70 Funding (vote)
• Surplus purchase of Mitutoyo Crysta Plus M574 CMM and Certified Comparator Products
• Grant awards: Clean Energy Center Grant and entitlement grants (Perkins, Title 1, 2A, 4, Special Education)

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will meet virtually to discuss planning for Fiscal Year 2026. The agenda also includes a digitization check-in and the approval of past meeting minutes.

• Fiscal Year ‘26 Planning
• Digitization Check-In

Select Board

The Rockland Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss the retention or sale of the 48 Beal Court parcel following a tax foreclosure. The board will also review the Town Administrator's contract and negotiate contracts with nonunion personnel. New business includes appointments to the Community Preservation Committee, a regional social worker introduction, and one‑day liquor license requests for upcoming community events.

• Executive session: consider retention or sale of real property at 48 Beal Court after tax foreclosure
• Old business: review and approve the Town Administrator contract
• Executive session: contract negotiations with nonunion personnel for the Town Administrator
• New business: Community Preservation Committee appointments – Matthew Finnell & Rick Snee
• One‑day liquor license requests for Holiday Stroll (Union Street) and Sip & Shop events

The board approved the minutes from the November 4 meeting (4-0, Ellard abstained). It appointed Matthew Finnell and Rick Snee to the Community Preservation Committee. One‑day liquor licenses were granted for the Holiday Stroll on Union Street (11/29) and for Players Sports Bar & Grille at Rockland Garden Center (11/30). The board also accepted a three‑year contract for Town Administrator Doug Lapp, effective July 8, 2026 (4-1, Ellard opposed).

• Approve minutes of 11/4/2025 – 4-0 (Ellard abstained)
• Appoint Matthew Finnell & Rick Snee to Community Preservation Committee – unanimous
• Approve annual license renewals as read – unanimous
• Approve One Day Liquor License for Holiday Stroll, Union Street 11/29/2025 – unanimous
• Approve One Day Liquor License for Players Sports Bar & Grille, Rockland Garden Center 11/30/2025 – 4-0 (O'Loughlin abstained)
• Accept new three‑year contract for Town Administrator Doug Lapp (July 8, 2026 – June 30, 2029) – 4-1 (Ellard)
• Approve Executive Session minutes (10/7/2025, 10/21/2025, 11/4/2025) – unanimous

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a virtual hearing to overturn the zoning enforcement officer’s findings for 189 Greenwood Street, filed by CM Futures, LLC. It will also review a variance application for 158 Central Street submitted by Renos & Beyond, LLC, which seeks a side‑yard setback reduction and parcel division. The board will discuss possible updates to its Rules of Procedure. The meeting is conducted remotely via Zoom.

• Appeal of zoning enforcement decision for 189 Greenwood Street (CM Futures, LLC)
• Variance request for 158 Central Street (Renos & Beyond, LLC) – side‑yard setback and parcel division
• Discussion of potential changes to ZBA Rules of Procedure
• Open Session vote required
• Remote participation instructions and virtual meeting format

Board of Health

The Rockland Board of Health will vote on the Trash Abatement item for November 2025, either approving or denying it. The board will receive an update from South Shore Tobacco Coordinator Kathleen Mahoney on FDA‑approved vapes and consider naming her as an agent of the board. New regional public health hires, Public Health Nurse Keri Ball and Social Worker Lorena Rocha, will be introduced. Past meeting minutes from February through October 2025 will be reviewed for approval or denial.

• Trash Abatement — November 2025 Approve / Deny
• South Shore Tobacco Coordinator Kathleen Mahoney – update on FDA‑approved vapes; board to support and name her as an agent
• Introduction of Regional PHE hires: Keri Ball – Public Health Nurse; Lorena Rocha – Social Worker
• Review and approval/denial of meeting minutes from Feb 27, 2025 to Oct 27, 2025
• Health Agent Report

Park Department

The Rockland Park Commissioners will vote to accept the minutes from the previous meeting. They will then hold an executive session to discuss a possible exchange, lease, or valuation of Veterans Memorial Stadium located at 101 Taunton Ave. No financial figures are listed in the agenda.

• Vote to accept prior meeting minutes
• Executive session to consider exchange, lease, or value of Veterans Memorial Stadium, 101 Taunton Ave

Council on Aging (COA)

The Council on Aging will review financial and outreach reports. The Director will provide updates on holiday-related activities and the resumption of the grief group.

• Holiday baskets of joy
• Holiday schedule
• Grief group resumption
• Silver Bell ball on 12/31
• Old Colony Planning Council discussion

The Rockland Council on Aging unanimously approved the minutes from the October 8, 2025 meeting. The financial report was also unanimously approved. Members voted to order council sweatshirts, which passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved ordering council sweatshirts (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review reports from the Library Director and Treasurer. The board is scheduled to discuss the FY27 Budget and receive updates on funding and the Friends of the Library.

• FY27 Budget discussion
• Librarian contracts update
• Space planning and building updates
• Funding update
• Holiday events update

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will review the October 8, 2025 minutes and consider the 2026 budget fee presented by Accountant Rick Shaw. The board will vote on renewing the Executive Director's contract and on a five‑year public housing plan for Garden Terrace. Additional items include approval of October 2025 finance statements, AP and Section 8 warrants, and discussion of upcoming meeting dates.

• Board vote on Executive Director contract renewal
• Review and vote on 2026 budget fee
• Approve October 2025 finance statements and quarterly statements
• Approve AP warrant for October 9–November 11 2025
• Approve Section 8 warrant for November 2025

Board of Water Commissioners

The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commission will review high bill disputes for three residents and hear a presentation from New England Development regarding a proposed MOU and water options from Brockton. The board may also vote on holding a public meeting to hear resident concerns about providing water to New England Development.

• High bill dispute: Bill Taylor, 516 Liberty Street, Rockland
• High bill dispute: 70 Leisurewoods Drive, Rockland
• High bill dispute: Steven Macinnis, 7 Daniel Teague Drive, Rockland
• New England Development (SWNAS) presentation on proposed MOU and Brockton water option
• Possible vote to hold a public meeting regarding water provision to SWNAS

Board of Water Commissioners

The Rockland Board of Water Commissioners will hold a meeting on November 12, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. at the Abington & Rockland Joint Water Works Office to review meeting minutes and a financial report. The meeting will be held in person at 366 Centre Ave. and is subject to the posting requirements of MGL Chapter 30A.

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

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Community Preservation Act Committee will approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will consider new committee member applications and review both pre‑applications and ongoing preservation projects. The committee will also discuss and vote on co‑chair or vice‑interim chair positions while Charlie is on leave. Any other reasonable unexpected business may be addressed.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Review committee member applications
• Review pre‑applications for CPA projects
• Review ongoing CPA projects
• Discuss/vote on co/vice interim chair positions during Charlie’s leave

The Rockland Community Preservation Committee approved several historical‑fund allocations, including $64,000 for GAR restoration projects and additional amounts for cemetery improvements. All committee member applications were approved. The committee also approved a printer purchase and confirmed Tom Reagan as interim chair when Derek is unavailable.

• Approved $64,000 for GAR restoration projects (motion by lan, 2\"4 by Joe, all in favor)
• Approved $33,195 for Old Town Cemetery tree stump removal and headstone restoration (motion by lan, 2\"! by Thom, all in favor)
• Approved $25,000 for The Beal Family cemetery restoration (motion by lan, 2\" by Thom, all in favor)
• Approved $16,000 for Old Town Cemetery fencing (motion by Thom, 2\"4 by lan, all in favor)
• Approved Matthew Finnell committee member application (motion by Joe, 2\"4 by Tom, all in favor)
• Approved Rick Snee committee member application (motion by lan, 2\"4 by Derek, all in favor)
• Approved purchase of a printer for the admin’s laptop (motion by lan, 2% by Thom, all in favor)
• Approved Tom Reagan as interim chair when Derek is unavailable (motion by lan, 2nd by Thom, all in favor)

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Southfield Redevelopment Authority will hold a meeting on November 10, 2025, at 7:00 PM. The agenda includes reviewing minutes from May and October 2025 and an executive session to discuss litigation strategy and potential property transactions.

• Review of May 7, 2025 and October 1, 2025 minutes
• Executive session for litigation strategy (SRA v. LStar, MBTA v. Affinity Park Realty Trust)
• Executive session for property purchase/lease discussions
• Meeting location: 223 Shea Memorial Drive, South Weymouth

Rockland School Committee

The meeting scheduled for November 10, 2025, at 6:30 PM in the David Cable-Murphy Studio is marked as cancelled. The provided agenda lists items including homeschool requests and new fundraisers, but the meeting status is cancelled.

• Homeschool requests
• New fundraisers
• Monthly reports from school administrators, guidance, nurse, and pupil personnel services

Park Department

The Rockland Park Commissioners will vote on the minutes from the prior meeting. They will consider the Bicentennial Track Project. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the exchange, lease, or value of Veterans Memorial Stadium at 101 Taunton Ave.

• Vote on prior meeting minutes
• Bicentennial Track Project
• Executive session to consider exchange, lease, or value of Veterans Memorial Stadium, 101 Taunton Ave

South Shore Technical High School

The Fall Program Advisory Committee will review curriculum adjustments and program IRCs for the 2025‑2026 school year. Members will examine co‑op placement data for the class of 2026 and the 2024‑2025 school year, and provide updates on SkillsUSA/FFA and artificial‑intelligence use in the industry. A budget segment will cover new equipment proposals, long‑term capital requests, and awarded grants. The committee will also decide the format for the spring advisory meeting.

• Review and discuss curriculum adjustments and program IRCs for 2025‑2026
• Review current co‑op placements and data for the class of 2026 and SY 24/25
• Discuss artificial‑intelligence usage in industry and curriculum integration
• Budget discussion of new equipment purchases and long‑term capital requests
• Determine format (in‑person or virtual) for the spring advisory meeting

South Shore Technical High School

The General Advisory Committee will meet to approve minutes from prior meetings, receive a budget update, and hear about the MSBA School Building Program. The agenda also includes standard items such as call to order, introductions, and adjournment.

• Approve minutes from November 6, 2024 and May 6, 2025 meetings
• Budget update presentation
• Discussion of MSBA School Building Program

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will hold a virtual meeting to review opioid programming and begin planning for Fiscal Year 2026. The session will not include public participation.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Opioid abatement and programming check-in
• Fiscal Year '26 planning
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom
• No public participation allowed

Select Board

The Rockland Select Board will meet to discuss rent control board appointments, a one-day liquor license request, and a remote work policy. The meeting will also include a report from the Superintendent and an executive session regarding contract negotiations with the Town Administrator.

• Rent Control Board Appointment — Julie Snee
• Community Preservation Committee Appointments — Matthew Finnell & Rick Snee
• One Day Liquor License Request — 4" Floor Artists, 83 East Water Street
• Remote Work/Telecommuting Policy — Lori Taylor, HR Director
• Executive Session — Contract negotiations with Town Administrator

Board of Assessors

The Rockland Board of Assessors will review and vote on the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting. It will receive weekly invoices and end‑of‑month reports. The board will consider approvals and denials for FY26 real estate tax exemptions and motor‑vehicle excise abatement applications, and discuss an update on 225 West Water Street. An update to the board and a possible executive session are also listed.

• Approve meeting minutes from 10/7/2025
• Review weekly invoices
• Review end‑of‑month reports
• Approve or deny FY26 real estate tax exemptions
• Approve or deny motor‑vehicle excise abatement applications

The Board approved the October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0). It signed a $84.14 invoice, the October 2025 MV abatement report ($24,730.54), and an MV commitment for $2,289.64 (all 3‑0). The Board also approved FY2026 senior and veteran real‑estate tax exemptions and related work‑off abatements (3‑0) and adjourned the meeting (3‑0).

• Approved October 7, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Signed invoice #257615580 for W.B. Mason, $84.14 (3‑0)
• Signed October 2025 MV abatement report, $24,730.54 (3‑0)
• Signed MV Commitment 11042025‑91, $2,289.64 (3‑0)
• Approved FY2026 senior and veteran tax exemptions totaling $8,218.10 (3‑0)
• Approved FY2026 senior work‑off abatements totaling $4,187.02 (3‑0)
• Approved FY2026 veteran work‑off abatement of $1,277.65 (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:05 pm (3‑0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals will meet virtually on November 4, 2025, to consider a variance for a property at 158 Central Street. The applicant, Renos & Beyond, LLC, is seeking approval to divide the property and create a retreat lot.

• Remote public hearing for 158 Central Street variance
• Discussion on updating ZBA Rules of Procedure
• Meeting held via Zoom with live broadcast

Rockland Recreation

The Rockland Recreation Board meeting will review recent events such as the Fall Festival and Terror on the Trails. It will plan the Holiday Stroll and provide updates on teen center staffing, program activities, and building matters. Additional items not previously anticipated may also be addressed.

• Fall Festival recap
• Holiday Stroll planning
• Teen Center staffing update
• Program update
• Building update

The Recreation Board approved the minutes from its prior meeting. The board discussed a software upgrade, recent and upcoming events, teen‑center staffing, program ideas, and various facility maintenance needs, but no formal actions or votes were recorded beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting

Park Department

The Rockland Park Commissioners will meet on Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:00 pm in the Lower Meeting Room of Rockland Town Hall, 242 Union St. The agenda contains only the required meeting notice and does not list any specific items for decision or discussion.

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will meet virtually to discuss collaboration and planning regarding opioid abatement. No public participation in speaking is permitted at this meeting.

• Opioid Abatement Collaboration & Planning Discussion

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance approved a motion to adjourn the meeting, which was carried out at 10:51 AM. The regular coalition meeting schedule will resume on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 10 AM to 11 AM. No formal decisions were made on the opioid grant application beyond discussion of next steps.

• Adjournment motion approved (Norwell Y, Pembroke Y, Rockland Y, Hanover Y; Marshfield absent)
• Unspecified motion approved (Norwell Y, Pembroke Y, Rockland Y)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider several design review items, including a minor modification at 171 VFW Drive to add a dust collection system, a minor modification at 0 Dyer Street to add decks and stairs to duplexes, and a site and design change at 157 Market Street for a new Rockland Federal Credit Union bank. The board will also approve the September 23, 2025 meeting minutes and authorize payments of $59.99 to WB Mason and $450.00 to the Secretary. Additionally, the chair will provide an update on potential upcoming activity and discuss the ADU bylaw.

• Design Review Minor Modification – 171 VFW Drive: add dust collection system
• Design Review Minor Modification – 0 Dyer Street: add decks and stairs to two duplexes
• Site (slight change) & Design – 157 Market Street: construct Rockland Federal Credit Union bank
• Approve minutes from the September 23, 2025 meeting
• Pay WB Mason $59.99 for supplies and pay Secretary $450.00 for informal meeting

The board voted 3‑0 to approve the minor design modification for 171 VFW Drive, requiring an engineer report and confirmation from the Building Department and Board of Health. It also approved the minor modification adding decks and stairs to duplexes 11 and 13, with further work on units 12 and 14 to be considered at the next meeting. A motion to continue discussion on sprinkler requirements for the new Rockland Federal Credit Union building was approved, scheduling a meeting with the Deputy Fire Chief for the November 25 meeting. Small payment motions for supplies and meeting expenses were each approved 3‑0.

• Approved 171 VFW Drive dust‑collection system modification with engineer report condition (3‑0)
• Approved decks and stairs addition for duplexes 11 & 13, defer units 12 & 14 (3‑0)
• Approved continuation of sprinkler discussion for Rockland Federal Credit Union building, set meeting for Nov 25 (3‑0)
• Approved payment of $59.99 to WB Mason for supplies (3‑0)
• Approved payment of $450.00 to Secretary for informal meetings (3‑0)
• Approved closing of the meeting (3‑0)

Historical Commission

The Rockland Historical Commission will review its treasurer’s report and account balances, then discuss updates on several historic projects. Items include a demolition update for Lincoln School, the start of renovation at 48 Union Street, a pre‑application submission for the GAR project, and status reports on the Tramp House, Beal Cemetery, and the commission’s website. The meeting also covers a donation of a Friendship quilt and planning for a holiday stroll.

• Lincoln School demolition update
• Renovation started at 48 Union St
• GAR work pre‑application submission
• Beal Cemetery update
• Donation of Friendship quilt drop‑off meeting

Board of Health

The Rockland Board of Health will consider approval or denial of the town's trash‑abatement program for August, September, and October 2025. It will also vote on the minutes from several past meetings held between February and September 2025. An update from the South Shore Tobacco Coordinator on FDA‑approved vapes and Kratom will be presented, and future meeting dates through March 2026 will be discussed.

• Trash Abatement – August, September & October 2025 – approve or deny
• Approval/denial of meeting minutes for Feb 27, May 13, June 17, July 10 & 30, Aug 21, Sep 30 2025
• South Shore Tobacco Coordinator update on FDA‑approved vapes and Kratom
• Set Board of Health meeting dates for November 2025 through March 2026

Park Department

The Rockland Park Commissioners meeting on Oct. 27, 2025 will vote on the minutes from the prior meeting. In an executive session, the board will consider the exchange, lease, or valuation of Veterans Memorial Stadium located at 101 Taunton Avenue.

• Vote on prior meeting minutes
• Executive session to consider exchange, lease, or valuation of Veterans Memorial Stadium, 101 Taunton Ave

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, review updates on the wastewater treatment plant design, and consider abatement requests from residents.

• Approve minutes from 10-27-2025
• Review WWTP design updates from DPC (OPM) and Wright-Pierce
• Review SRF funding submittals for October
• Review AO submittals from Wright Pierce
• Review Veolia update

The Sewer Commission approved the minutes from August 27, 2025 and granted a new drainlayer license to NE Style, Inc. It approved abatements for 8 Franklin Hunt Road ($615.16), 4 Hickory Circle ($310.96) and 4 Meredith Way ($516.46). It denied abatements for 660 Hingham Street and 104 Exchange Street, and tabled the request for 5 Peach Court. The meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.

• Approved minutes of August 27, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved new drainlayer license for NE Style, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved abatement $615.16 for 8 Franklin Hunt Road (3-0)
• Denied abatement request for 660 Hingham Street (3-0)
• Denied abatement request for 104 Exchange Street (2-0, 1 dissent)
• Approved abatement $310.96 for 4 Hickory Circle (3-0)
• Approved abatement $516.46 for 4 Meredith Way (3-0)
• Tabled abatement request for 5 Peach Court (3-0)

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will accept the minutes from the Oct. 14 meeting, receive financial and building‑rental reports, and discuss upcoming items such as a 2028 Travel Club tour and future fundraisers. The meeting also includes a superintendent’s report and public service announcements.

• Acceptance of minutes from Oct. 14, 2025
• Financial reports for the school department and student activities
• Building rental report
• 2028 Travel Club tour presentation by Ms. Walsh and EF rep Emily Whipple
• Discussion of fundraisers

The Rockland School Committee approved the minutes from the October 14 meeting. It approved the school department financial reports and the 2028 travel club trip to Spain and Portugal. It also approved two student fundraisers and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved October 14 meeting minutes
• Approved school department financial reports
• Approved 2028 travel club plan for Spain and Portugal
• Approved travel club prize calendar sale fundraiser
• Approved RHS music/WRPS "Rockland's Got Talent" raffle fundraiser
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Technical High School Council will meet to review the current School Improvement Plan and discuss ideas for the 2026-27 plan. The meeting will be held at the school on Webster Street.

• Review and update the School Improvement Plan
• Hear ideas for the 2026-27 plan
• Meetings scheduled through June 2026
• Hybrid meeting option available

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will hold a virtual meeting to approve the minutes from the previous meeting, share announcements, and check in on foundational public health services. The board will also discuss planning for fiscal year 2026. No public speaking will be allowed during the meeting.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Foundational public health services review check-in
• Fiscal Year ’26 planning

The coalition voted to approve the October 7th meeting minutes. All five towns present voted yes. The meeting was then adjourned. The group also set the next coalition meeting for October 28 to plan opioid‑abatement and a municipal matching grant application.

• Approved October 7th meeting minutes (Hanover Y, Marshfield Y, Norwell Y, Pembroke Y, Rockland Y)
• Adjourned meeting (Hanover Y, Marshfield Y, Norwell Y, Rockland Y, Pembroke Absent)
• Scheduled October 28 meeting to plan opioid‑abatement collaboration and grant application

Select Board

The Rockland Select Board will meet to discuss the promotion of a Fire Department lieutenant, a fundraiser for the High School Athletic Director, and a liquor license request for the Rockland Memorial Library. The meeting will also include an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with AFSCME and contract negotiations with the Town Administrator and Fire Chief.

• Fire Department Promotion — Lt. Patrick Sammon
• High School Athletic Director — Dan Kimball — ‘Toll Booth’ Fundraiser
• One Day Liquor License Request — Friends of the Rockland Memorial Library
• Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy
• Executive Session — Collective bargaining with AFSCME

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting. It also approved a Toll Booth fundraiser scheduled for November 1, a one‑day liquor license for the Friends of the Rockland Memorial Library, and adopted the Artificial Intelligence Use Policy. All four actions were approved without dissent.

• Approved minutes of 10/7/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Toll Booth Fundraiser for 11/1/25 (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Friends of the Rockland Memorial Library (unanimous)
• Adopted Artificial Intelligence Use Policy (unanimous)

Park Department

The Park Department will meet to review updates on the Bicentennial Track Project and Musko Lighting for the stadium. The board will also discuss the Spring St fence and CPA updates.

• Bicentennial Track Project
• Musko Lighting for stadium
• Spring st fence
• CPA updates
• Futures League

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote public hearing on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, to consider a Special Permit for a restaurant expansion at 371 Union Street. The applicant seeks to expand the premises from 1,282.5 sq. ft. to 2,272.1 sq. ft. and change the name of the Liquor License Manager.

• Special Permit for 371 Union Street restaurant expansion
• Expansion from 1,282.5 sq. ft. to 2,272.1 sq. ft.
• Change of Liquor License Manager name
• Public hearing to be held virtually via Zoom
• Meeting broadcast live on YouTube

South Shore Technical High School

The joint School Committee and School Building Committee will consider several votes, including approval of prior meeting minutes and invoice reviews. Committee members will vote on the second reading of the admissions policy revision. Additional items include a donation of nuts and bolts from United Rentals in Braintree and the superintendent's annual goals.

• Vote on September 17, 2025 School Building Committee Minutes
• Invoice Review and Approvals (Vote)
• Admissions Policy Revision — Second Reading (Vote)
• Donation of various nuts and bolts from United Rentals in Braintree (Vote)
• Superintendent Annual Goals (Vote)

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Rockland Community Preservation Act Committee will approve its meeting minutes. It will consider applications for committee membership, review pre‑application proposals, examine ongoing CPA projects, and discuss the recent public outreach meeting. Any other reasonable business may also be addressed.

• Approve meeting minutes
• Consider committee member applications
• Review pre‑application proposals
• Review ongoing Community Preservation Act projects
• Review public outreach meeting outcomes

The committee unanimously approved the meeting minutes from 09/09/25 and the application of Matthew Finnell. It also approved a formal application for the Spring Street Fence. The 24 Tree Memorial and Rail Trail items were tabled pending further information, as was the RHA generator application until missing pages are submitted. Tom Reagan was elected co‑chair and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved minutes from 09/09/25 (unanimous)
• Approved Matthew Finnell application (unanimous)
• Approved Spring Street Fence formal application submission (unanimous)
• Tabled 24 Tree Memorial until presentation to Conservation Committee and Parks Department (unanimous)
• Tabled Rail Trail pending further information (unanimous)
• Tabled RHA generator application until complete pages are submitted (unanimous)
• Approved Tom Reagan as co‑chair (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Rockland Conservation Commission will meet on October 14, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the RHS Lecture Hall (remote option available). The agenda lists a single project, 467 Hingham St – ANRAD, as a possible discussion item. No specific decisions are detailed in the agenda. The meeting follows statutory notice requirements.

• 467 Hingham St – ANRAD project (listed for possible discussion)

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will accept the minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting and review August financial reports for student activities. An executive session will be held to discuss strategy for negotiations with non‑union personnel. The committee will also consider a contract effective July 1, 2026 for incoming Superintendent Jane Hackett, along with items such as fundraisers, home‑education requests, and the FY24 audit.

• Acceptance of minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting
• Review of August financial reports for Rockland High School and Rogers Middle School student activities
• Executive session to plan negotiations with non‑union personnel
• Contract effective July 1, 2026 for incoming Superintendent Jane Hackett
• Discussion of the FY24 audit

The Rockland School Committee approved the minutes from the September 8 meeting, the August financial reports, and the September monthly reports. Members voted to accept Jane Hackett’s contract as superintendent beginning July 1, 2026. The committee also approved twelve new fundraisers, all home‑education requests, and the CTE middle‑school access policy. An executive session was not convened.

• Approved September 8 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved August financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved September monthly reports (unanimous)
• Approved Jane Hackett superintendent contract (unanimous roll‑call yay)
• Approved twelve new fundraisers (unanimous)
• Approved all home‑education requests (unanimous)
• Approved CTE middle‑school access policy (unanimous)
• Decided not to hold an executive session (unanimous)

Council on Aging (COA)

The Council on Aging will review financial and outreach reports. The Director will provide updates on the Halloween party and holiday baskets of joy.

• Financial report review
• Old Colony Elder Services and Old Colony Planning Council reports
• Holiday baskets of joy
• Halloween party on Thursday, Oct 30
• Ask a Financial Advisor program

The Rockland Council on Aging approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes and the financial report, both by unanimous vote. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also approved by all members present. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved September 10, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Approved financial report (unanimously)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (all members present)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review financial reports and the FY26 Action Plan. The board will also receive updates on librarian contracts, space planning, and building status.

• FY26 Action Plan
• ARIS and Financial Report summaries
• Librarian contracts update
• Space planning update
• Building updates

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will review its September 2025 minutes and the 2024 audit with CBIZ. The board will discuss a $39,657 funding shortfall for October 1 due to a government shutdown and vote on Payment Standards for 2026.

• Review September 2025 minutes
• 2024 Audit meeting with CBIZ
• Vote on Payment Standards 1-1-2026
• Discuss $39,657 October funding shortfall
• Update on CPC application 251042

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will approve the minutes from its previous meeting, share announcements and reminders, and hold a feedback session with the Office of Local & Regional Health. No public speaking will be allowed. The meeting may be adjourned or moved to an executive session if needed.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Announcements & reminders
• Feedback session with the Office of Local & Regional Health (OLRH)
• Potential executive session
• Adjournment

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance voted to approve the September 9 and September 23 meeting minutes after a motion by Delshaune Flipp and a second by Lisa Cullity. The roll‑call vote was also approved. No other formal actions were taken; the RIZE Municipal Matching Grant was presented as an opportunity for towns to apply.

• Approved September 9 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved September 23 meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Roll‑call vote approved

Select Board

The Select Board will convene to review a $1.5 million sewer department borrowing, authorize the filing for state revolving fund loans, and discuss veterans day updates. The meeting will also include updates on the Fire Station Building Project and other general town business.

• Town Treasurer to review $1.5 million Sewer Department Borrowing
• Interim Sewer Superintendent to seek authorization for State Revolving Fund filing
• Tri-Town Veterans Day Update to be presented
• Fire Station Building Project Update
• Executive Session for public records request complaint

The board unanimously approved the sale of $1,500,000 4.00% General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes to Fidelity Capital Markets. It also ratified the Notice of Sale and Official Statements, authorized SEC Rule 15c2-12 disclosure, tax‑compliance procedures, electronic signing provisions, and permitted board members to execute related documents. The board unanimously authorized the Sewer Superintendent to sign and file State Revolving Fund documents. Finally, the board entered executive session to discuss the Falco v. Town of Rockland public‑records litigation.

• Approved sale of $1,500,000 4.00% General Obligation Bond Notes (unanimous)
• Ratified Notice of Sale and Preliminary/Final Official Statements (unanimous)
• Authorized SEC Rule 15c2-12 disclosure undertaking for the Notes (unanimous)
• Directed Town Treasurer to establish/update federal tax‑compliance procedures (unanimous)
• Approved electronic signatures and counterpart delivery for Note documents (unanimous)
• Authorized Select Board members, Clerk, and Treasurer to execute related certificates (unanimous)
• Authorized Sewer Superintendent to sign and file State Revolving Fund documents (unanimous)
• Moved to executive session to discuss Falco v. Town of Rockland litigation (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve or deny applications for FY26 Real Estate Tax Exemptions and MV Excise Abatements, along with weekly invoices and end-of-month reports.

• FY26 Real Estate Tax Exemptions Approvals/Denials
• MV Excise Abatement Applications Approvals/Denials
• Weekly Invoices
• End of Month Reports
• Update to BOA

The Board approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 3-0). It signed the September 2025 MV abatement report totaling $24,292.29. It approved a series of real‑estate tax exemptions for seniors, blind individuals, and veterans totaling $13,961.50 (vote 3-0). The meeting was adjourned at 4:45 pm (vote 3-0).

• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Signed September 2025 MV abatement report totaling $24,292.29
• Approved two Clause 17D senior exemptions totaling $350.00 (3-0)
• Approved seven Clause 41C senior exemptions totaling $7,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved one Clause 37 blind exemption totaling $437.50 (3-0)
• Approved five Clause 22 veteran exemptions totaling $4,116.00 (3-0)
• Approved one Clause 22E veteran exemption totaling $2,058.00 (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:45 pm (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a dimensional variance for a bank project. The board will also discuss the restructuring of the Zoning Board of Appeals.

• Public hearing for Rockland FCU at 157 Market Street regarding a dimensional variance for a canopy over a drive-up window and ATM area
• Discussion on the restructuring of the Zoning Board of Appeals

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District Special School Committee will meet remotely on October 7, 2025. The agenda includes a discussion and vote on a Regional Agreement Amendment. The meeting also covers routine procedural items such as call to order, pledge of allegiance, agenda adjustments, and a vote to adjourn the meeting.

• Discuss and vote on Regional Agreement Amendment
• Vote to adjourn the School Committee meeting
• Agenda adjustments (procedural)
• Call to Order (procedural)
• Pledge of Allegiance (procedural)

Park Department

The Rockland Park Commissioners will vote on the minutes from the prior meeting and discuss a series of park‑related proposals. Items include the Bicentennial Track Project, a Spring Street fence, field permits and policies, a disc‑golf program, a rail‑trail correspondence, an advertisement board, and the field shed color choice. Additional new business not directly related may also be presented.

• Bicentennial Track Project
• Spring Street fence
• Field permits and policies
• Disc Golf proposal
• Field shed color choice

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Southfield Redevelopment Authority board will first approve open‑session minutes from May 7 2025 and August 20 2025. It will then discuss and possibly vote on Union Point Sports LLC’s request for a 12‑month extension to use temporary office and concessions space at the Recreation Complex. An executive session will be held to approve prior executive‑session minutes, discuss litigation strategy in two pending cases, and confidentially consider real‑property transactions.

• Approve open‑session minutes for May 7 2025 and August 20 2025
• Union Point Sports LLC request for a 12‑month extension of temporary office and concessions at the Recreation Complex
• Approve executive‑session minutes for Feb 21 2024, June 4 2025, and July 21 2025
• Discuss litigation strategy for SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC et al.
• Confidential consideration of purchase, exchange, lease, or valuation of real property

Board of Water Commissioners

The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commission will review financial and superintendent reports. The board will discuss and potentially vote on matters regarding 10 Railroad Street in Abington and address high consumption at 70 Leisurewoods Drive.

• Possible vote on 10 Railroad Street, Abington
• Discussion of high consumption at 70 Leisurewoods Drive
• Introduction of Eric Hillstrom, Treatment Primary Operator
• Executive Session for contract negotiations

The Joint Board voted to discontinue water service at 10 Railroad Street in Abington. It also accepted the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes (both regular and executive session) and approved the Financial Report. Future meetings were scheduled for the second Wednesday of each month at 4:30 pm, with the next meeting set for November 12, 2025. An executive session was called for contract negotiations with Brian Bezanson.

• Approved pulling water service at 10 Railroad Street, Abington (unanimous)
• Accepted August 11, 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted August 11, 2025 executive session minutes (unanimous)
• Set board meetings for the second Wednesday of each month at 4:30 pm; next meeting Nov 12, 2025
• Approved the Financial Report (unanimous)
• Agreed to waive $50 meter testing fee for Kathleen Burke’s account, pending further review
• Entered executive session at 4:17 pm for contract negotiations with Brian Bezanson (unanimous)

Board of Water Commissioners

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

• Review of minutes
• Financial report

The Rockland Water Commission approved opening the meeting, accepted the August 11, 2025 minutes, accepted the Financial Report, and adjourned. All motions were approved unanimously. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Opened meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted August 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Financial Report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss and vote on halting the sale of Kratom. This action is proposed until subject matter experts are heard and regulations are discussed at the October meeting.

• Vote to approve or deny halting the sale of Kratom

Historical Commission

The Rockland Historical Commission will review the Treasurer's final accounting for fiscal year 2025 and consider the proposed budget for fiscal year 2026. The meeting will also receive updates on the Lincoln School demolition asbestos abatement, the request for historical information on 48 Union Street, and the Beal cemetery. New business includes a request for information on 158 Central Street and planning for a holiday stroll.

• Treasurer's Report: final accounting for FY 2025 and new budget for FY 2026
• Lincoln School demolition: asbestos abatement has started
• Update on 48 Union St: town clerk requested historical information
• Beal cemetery update
• Request for information on 158 Central St from the Planning Board

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will first approve the previous meeting’s minutes. The commission will then hear a superintendent update covering plant design, SRF funding submittals, a GAP IV community grant, and maintenance activities such as rehabilitation, manhole inspections, and metering. A Veolia update and a discussion of future meetings will follow.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Superintendent update on plant design, SRF funding submittals, GAP IV community grant, rehabilitation, manhole inspections, metering, and submittals for Memorial Park, Jefferson, Holy Family
• Veolia update
• Discussion of future and upcoming meetings

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District Special School Committee will discuss and vote on a proposed amendment to the regional agreement, identified as Amendment YY. The committee will also hold a vote to adjourn the meeting. The agenda notes that additional items may be raised at the chair's discretion.

• Discuss and vote on Regional Agreement Amendment YY
• Vote to adjourn the School Committee meeting

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will review and approve minutes from the previous meeting, receive updates on Department of Public Health funding, and discuss regional staff utilization. The board will also plan for Fiscal Year 2026 and share community updates. No public speaking will be allowed at this virtual meeting.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Department of Public Health funding updates
• Regional staff utilization discussion
• Fiscal Year 2026 planning
• Community updates

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance voted to table the approval of the September 9th meeting minutes. It then approved the SS5 Coalition Fact Sheet. Finally, the motion to adjourn the meeting was approved. All motions passed with unanimous Y votes from the towns present.

• Table approval of September 9th meeting minutes (approved)
• Approve SS5 Coalition Fact Sheet (approved)
• Adjourn meeting (approved)

Planning Board

The Rockland Planning Board will discuss two design review items: a minor modification at 0 Dyer Street to add decks and stairs to four duplexes, and a site and design proposal for a new Rockland Federal Credit Union bank at 157 Market Street. Administrative business includes approving the August 26 meeting minutes and authorizing payments of $495 to PGB Engineering and $450 to the Secretary. The board will also receive an update on potential upcoming activity.

• Design Review Minor Modification – 0 Dyer Street, adding decks/stairs to four duplexes (Map 34, Parcel 83 & 90)
• Site & Design – 157 Market Street, construction of Rockland Federal Credit Union bank (Map 39, Parcel 307)
• Approve minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting
• Pay PGB Engineering $495.00 for Invoice #551 plan review for 0 Concord Street
• Pay Secretary $450.00 for informal meetings on September 17 and September 23, 2025

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the August 26, 2025 meeting. It authorized a $495 payment to PGB Engineering for a plan review of 0 Concord Street. It also authorized a $450 payment to the Secretary for informal meetings held on September 17 and September 23, 2025. The board then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved August 26 minutes (3-0)
• Approved $495 payment to PGB Engineering (3-0)
• Approved $450 payment to Secretary (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion to close) (3-0)

Park Department

The Rockland Park Commissioners will vote on the prior meeting minutes. They will discuss the Bicentennial Track Project, receive CPA updates, and consider the Spring st fence, Fall Field permits, and Rockland Day. Additional new business not reasonably related will also be addressed.

• Vote on prior meeting minutes
• Discussion of the Bicentennial Track Project
• Spring st fence
• Fall Field permits
• Rockland Day planning

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee scheduled a meeting for September 22, 2025 at 6:30 PM, but the meeting was cancelled. The agenda listed acceptance of minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting, financial reports for August covering student activities at Rockland High School and Rogers Middle School, a discussion of fundraisers, and the superintendent’s report. No decisions were made because the meeting did not occur.

• Acceptance of minutes from the September 8, 2025 meeting
• Financial reports for August: Rockland High School student activities
• Financial reports for August: Rogers Middle School student activities
• Discussion of fundraisers
• Superintendent’s report

Open Space

The Open Space Committee will meet to discuss various town properties and land conservation efforts. The agenda includes updates on the Open Space Recreation Plan and public outreach.

• McCarthy Farm Kiosk (Park Department)
• Abington land adjacent to Rockland Town Forest
• Mullen Park at Union and East Water Streets
• Camp Carlton
• Conservation Restrictions (CRs) on designated land via Mass. Natural Heritage

The committee unanimously voted to table the minutes from June 23, 2025. The Rockland Select Board appointed Steve O’Donnell as the liaison to the Open Space and Recreation Planning Committee and the ROSC. Members reached a consensus to postpone pursuing acquisition of owner‑unknown land parcels until further notice. No other formal actions were taken.

• Tabled minutes from 6/23/2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Steve O’Donnell as liaison to Open Space and Recreation Planning Committee (by RSB)
• Postponed acquisition of owner‑unknown land parcels (consensus)

South Shore Technical High School

The Joint School Committee and School Building Committee will meet to review project invoices and discuss district operations. The School Committee will consider amendments to the Regional Agreement and a change to the 2026 graduation date.

• Vote on Regional Agreement Amendments
• Proposed change of graduation date to June 3, 2026 at South Shore Music Circus
• First reading of Admissions Policy Revision
• Vote on donation of a Brown & Sharpe MicroXcel 454 PFX DCC Coordinate Measuring Machine from Johnson & Johnson
• Vote to surplus two vans: 2008 EcoWagon E150 and 2006 Ford E150

Select Board

The Select Board will consider adopting a Marijuana Equity Policy to meet state requirements. The board will also review liquor license requests for the Fall Festival and an appointment to the Council on Aging.

• Vote to adopt Town of Rockland Marijuana Equity Policy
• One Day Liquor License requests for Fall Festival (9/27) for Break Rock Brewing, Players Sports Bar & Grille, and Abington Depot
• Appointment of Sandra Collins as a full member of the Council on Aging
• Public announcement regarding Collective Bargaining Agreement for IAFF Local 1602/Fire
• Discussion of 9/13/2025 Special Election results

The board adopted the Town of Rockland Marijuana Equity Policy as required by the State Cannabis Control Commission, voting 4‑1. It also approved the Fall Festival one‑day liquor license, appointed Sandra Collins to the Council on Aging, and approved the September 2 minutes. The board entered executive session to discuss national opioid litigation and review prior executive session minutes.

• Adopted Town of Rockland Marijuana Equity Policy (4-1)
• Approved Fall Festival one‑day liquor license (unanimous)
• Appointed Sandra Collins to Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 9/2/2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for National Opioid Litigation review (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to approve 9/2/2025 executive minutes (unanimous)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review reports from the Library Director and Treasurer. The board is scheduled to discuss librarian contracts, holiday events, and a town mural project.

• Librarian contracts
• Town mural project
• Federal funding update
• Space planning update
• Building updates

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will consider several items at its September 10 meeting, including approval of a generator purchase contract and utility allowances for Section 8 recipients. The board will also vote on a five‑year plan and discuss a new Wild Animal Policy. The meeting includes routine reports on finance, warrants, and vacancy status.

• Approve lowest bid for generator, $21,042
• Vote for five‑year plan, $667
• Approve Section 8 utility allowances for 2026
• Discuss and approve new Wild Animal Policy
• Report vacancy: 0 units at Garden Terrace and Studley Court; 150 active Section 8 vouchers

Council on Aging (COA)

The Council on Aging will meet to review financial reports and updates from the Old Colony Elder Services and Old Colony Planning Council. The body will also discuss center guidelines and upcoming senior programs.

• Financial report review
• Old Colony Elder Services report
• Old Colony Planning Council report
• Center guidelines for participation and transportation
• Holiday baskets of joy and pen pal program

The council unanimously approved the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes and the financial report. A motion to approve the Directors’ Report items was also passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved July 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Approved Directors’ Report items (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District Planning Subcommittee will meet remotely on September 10, 2025 at 11:00 am. The agenda includes a review and vote on the draft regional agreement. The meeting will end with an adjournment vote.

• Review and vote on draft regional agreement

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The alliance will approve the minutes from the previous meeting, review announcements, and begin planning for fiscal year 2026. Topics include a regroup on hiring a regional inspector, preparation of a coalition fact sheet, and planning a feedback session. Community updates will also be provided.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• Regional inspector hiring regroup (FY ’26 planning)
• Coalition fact sheet preparation
• Feedback session planning
• Community updates

The coalition approved the August 26 meeting minutes after a roll‑call vote. The group decided to table the Regional Inspector hiring conversation until the next meeting. Members requested updates to Rockland and Keri’s phone numbers on the coalition fact sheet. Upcoming coalition meetings are scheduled for September 23, October 7, and October 21.

• Approved August 26 meeting minutes (unanimous Y votes)
• Tabled Regional Inspector hiring discussion (postponed to next meeting)
• Requested update of Rockland and Keri phone numbers on fact sheet

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Community Preservation Act Committee will review updates on park projects and discuss Phase 2 funding for the Old Town Cemetery restoration. The body will also review any received applications and discuss a public outreach meeting.

• Jefferson and Spring Street project updates
• Phase 2 funding for Old Town Cemetery restoration
• Review of pre-applications and applications
• Discussion of public outreach meeting

The committee unanimously approved the September 23, 2025 minutes. They also approved a CPAC email for all committee members and elected Derek Ewell as CPAC vice chair. The meeting was adjourned at 8:26 pm.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved CPAC email for all committee members (unanimous)
• Elected Derek Ewell as CPAC vice chair (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 pm (unanimous)

Rockland Recreation

The Rockland Recreation Board will meet to review minutes and discuss the implementation of new software. The board will also coordinate upcoming community events and provide an update on the Teen Center.

• Discussion of new software
• Planning for Fall Festival
• Planning for Terror on the Trails
• Planning for Holiday Stroll
• Teen Center update

Board of Water Commissioners

The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review financial and superintendent reports. The board will discuss and potentially vote on matters regarding 10 Railroad Street in Abington.

• Possible vote regarding 10 Railroad Street, Abington
• Discussion of high consumption at 70 Leisurewoods Drive
• Introduction of Eric Hillstrom, Treatment Primary Operator
• Review of Financial Report
• Review of Superintendent Report

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee accepted the August 18 minutes and approved monthly and financial reports for June, July, and August. Fourteen fundraiser motions were approved. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted August 18, 2025 minutes (motion approved)
• Approved June monthly reports (motion approved)
• Approved June financial reports for student activities (motion approved)
• Approved July monthly reports (motion approved)
• Approved July financial reports for student activities (motion approved)
• Approved August monthly reports (motion approved)
• Approved 14 fundraiser motions (all approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 pm (unanimous vote)

Select Board

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the August 12, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved a waiver of the project cap for the Community Development Block Grant housing rehabilitation program (Case #22/23‑294). The Board authorized Town Administrator Doug Lapp to submit a response to the State Cannabis Control Commission on the town’s behalf, with unanimous support. A motion to hold an executive‑session meeting on specified fire‑department and personnel matters was approved by roll‑call vote.

• Approved minutes of 8/12/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Project Cap Waiver Case #22/23‑294 (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator Lapp to submit response to State Cannabis Control Commission (unanimous)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for fire‑department contract negotiations and IAFF matters (roll‑call vote)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting by a 2‑0 vote. It signed the August 2025 MV abatement report showing $17,042.05 in abatements. The board denied three senior exemption applications that did not meet criteria. It approved a series of FY2026 real‑estate tax exemptions, including senior, blind, and veteran exemptions, by a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Signed August 2025 MV abatement report ($17,042.05)
• Denied three 41C/17D Senior Exemption applications
• Approved one Clause 17D Senior Exemption ($175.00) (2-0)
• Approved eleven Clause 41C Senior exemptions ($11,000.00) (2-0)
• Approved five Clause 37 Blind exemptions ($2,187.50) (2-0)
• Approved sixty-nine Clause 22 Veteran exemptions ($56,800.80) (2-0)
• Approved forty-two Clause 22E Veteran exemptions ($83,006.00) (2-0)

Park Department

The Parks Commission will meet to discuss an update for the Select Board. The meeting also includes time for other business not reasonably anticipated.

• Parks Commission Update to the Select Board

Sewer Commission

The commission approved the July 28, 2025 minutes and licensed NE Style, Inc. as a new drainlayer. It voted to raise the salary range for the Owner's Project Manager position to $110,000‑$140,000. It also extended Interim Superintendent David Taylor's appointment through February 2026. All motions passed unanimously (2‑0).

• Approved July 28, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Approved new drainlayer license for NE Style, Inc. (2-0)
• Increased OPM salary range to $110,000‑$140,000 (2-0)
• Extended Interim Superintendent David Taylor term through Feb 2026 (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:24 pm (2-0)

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School Building Committee will hold a remote meeting to approve the July 23, 2025 minutes and invoices. The meeting will also include project updates.

• Approval of July 23, 2025 minutes
• Approval of invoices
• Project updates
• Remote meeting via phone
• Meeting ID: 869 3608 6291

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance voted to approve the June 17th and July 29th meeting minutes. The motion passed with three Yes votes, one Abstain, and one Absent. The coalition also changed the September 9 meeting time to 2 PM‑3 PM and adjourned the session.

• Approved June 17th and July 29th meeting minutes (Hanover Y, Marshfield Y, Norwell Abstain, Pembroke Absent, Rockland Y)
• Moved September 9 meeting to 2 PM‑3 PM (approved by consensus)
• Adjourned meeting (Hanover Y, Marshfield Y, Norwell Abstain, Pembroke Absent, Rockland Y)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 4‑0 to defer the deck design review until the September meeting pending a letter from the Deputy Fire Chief. The board also approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting and authorized two payments: $967.65 to PGB Engineering and $225.00 to the Secretary. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

• Postponed deck design review to September meeting (4‑0)
• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Authorized payment of $967.65 to PGB Engineering (4‑0)
• Authorized payment of $225.00 to the Secretary (4‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m.

Cultural Council

The Rockland Cultural Council will meet via Zoom to elect officers for fiscal year 2025. The council will also review its priorities and guidelines.

• Election of officers for FY 25
• Review of priorities and guidelines

The Cultural Council approved the minutes from the December 2, 2024 and May 7, 2025 meetings with a minor edit. The council confirmed Nancy Davis as chair and nominated Carolyn Housman as treasurer and Michelle Frawley as secretary for FY 25. The existing priorities and guidelines were accepted unchanged. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved prior meeting minutes with edit (all in favor)
• Approved FY 25 officer nominations (all in favor)
• Accepted priorities and guidelines as sent (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the June 3rd meeting minutes and signed the end‑of‑month MV abatement report for June ($11,849.81) and July ($14,743.36) 2025. It also approved a Clause 41A deferral application, a Clause 41C senior exemption of $1,000, and the Chapter Land 61B application for parcel 31‑3, each by a 3‑0 vote. Finally, the Board entered an executive session to discuss the Assessor's contract.

• Approved June 3rd, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Signed MV abatement report for June 2025 ($11,849.81) and July 2025 ($14,743.36)
• Approved Clause 41A deferral application (3-0)
• Approved Clause 41C senior exemption application of $1,000 (3-0)
• Approved Chapter Land 61B application for parcel 31-3 (3-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss Assessor's contract (3-0)

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will meet to discuss the successor for retiring Superintendent Dr. Cron. The committee will also discuss the 2025/2026 school opening.

• Discussion of successor for retiring Superintendent Dr. Cron
• Discussion of 2025/2026 School Opening
• Approval of minutes from May 27, June 9, June 23, and July 30, 2025

Select Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting, the entertainment license for Space Bistro, and the reappointment of Rob Rosa to the Zoning Board of Appeals through May 31, 2026. It also unanimously designated the Chair as primary and the Vice Chair as secondary signatory for town expenditures. The board decided to eliminate the liaison position, keeping two members on specific committees, and moved into executive session to discuss property, collective bargaining, and opioid litigation matters.

• Approved minutes of 7/8/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Entertainment License for Space Bistro, 323 Union Street (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Rob Rosa to ZBA term ending 5/31/26 (unanimous)
• Designated Chair as primary and Vice Chair as secondary authorized signatory for expenditures (unanimous)
• Eliminated Select Board liaison position, retaining John Ellard on Plymouth County Advisory Board and Steven O’Donnell on Open Space & Recreation Committee (decision, no vote recorded)
• Entered executive session to discuss real property, collective bargaining, and opioid litigation matters (motion passed, roll‑call vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remote public hearing on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, to consider a variance request from Douglas and Katherine Walo for a property at 77 Carey Street. The board will also reorganize and discuss a change to a once-a-month meeting schedule.

• Public hearing for 77 Carey Street variance request
• Remote meeting via Zoom
• Board reorganization and schedule change discussion

Housing Production Plan Committee

The Housing Production Plan Committee and the Open Space and Recreation Committee will hold a joint meeting. The session includes a presentation on the scope, timeline, and community engagement plans for both the HPP and OSRP.

• Presentation on Housing Production Plan (HPP) and Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) project scope and timeline
• Discussion of community engagement plan and committee roles
• Discussion of group priorities and plan branding

Board of Water Commissioners

The joint board unanimously accepted the July 14 and June 16, 2025 meeting minutes and set the next meeting for September 8, 2025. It offered a payment plan to Linda Churchill of 134 Levin Road after declining to abate her high bill. The board approved billing Pembroke customers directly for water service. It also moved into executive session to discuss a potential litigation strategy regarding 36 Townsend Street.

• Accepted July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted June 16, 2025 meeting minutes with changes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting date for September 8, 2025 (unanimous)
• Declined to abate Linda Churchill's high water bill and offered payment plan (unanimous)
• Approved billing Pembroke customers directly for water (unanimous)
• Accepted Financial Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Superintendent's report (unanimous)
• Moved into executive session to discuss 36 Townsend Street property boundary litigation (unanimous)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Water Commission unanimously approved opening the meeting, accepting the July 14, 2025 minutes, accepting the financial report, scheduling the September 8, 2025 meeting, and adjourning. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee voted to ratify the new three‑year daycare contract, with all members raising their hands in favor. The contract includes adjustments for parental leave and a scheduled professional‑development day each year when the daycare will be closed. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Ratified three‑year daycare contract (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The board voted to re‑extend the original offer for the Regional Social Worker position (Hanover Y, Norwell Y, Pembroke Y, Rockland Y; Marshfield absent). The group also approved Keri as a designated backup MAVEN user (Hanover Y, Marshfield Y, Norwell Y, Pembroke Y, Rockland Y). Additionally, the June 5 meeting minutes were approved, the June 17 minutes were tabled, and the meeting schedule was shifted to start on August 26 with one‑hour sessions.

• Approved June 5 meeting minutes (Hanover Y, Marshfield Y, Norwell Abstain, Pembroke Y, Rockland Y)
• Tabled approval of June 17 meeting minutes (Hanover Y, Marshfield Y, Norwell Y, Pembroke Y, Rockland Y)
• Approved Keri as a designated backup MAVEN user (Hanover Y, Marshfield Y, Norwell Y, Pembroke Y, Rockland Y)
• Re‑extended the offer for the Regional Social Worker position (Hanover Y, Norwell Y, Pembroke Y, Rockland Y; Marshfield absent)
• Adjusted meeting cadence to resume bi‑weekly on Tuesday, August 26 and reduced meeting length to one hour
• Adjourned the meeting (Hanover Y, Marshfield Y, Norwell Y, Pembroke Y; Rockland absent)

Rockland Recreation

The board reviewed last year’s budget and noted a $1,000 increase in pond chemical costs. They discussed summer and fall program offerings, including a new partnership with Rockland Golf Course and a girls’ self‑defense class. Event planning for the upcoming year, such as a concert series and a golf tournament, was also considered. No votes or formal approvals were documented.

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Sewer Commission approved the July 21 meeting minutes (2-0). It approved an abatement payment of $1,775.67 for 253 Hingham Street (2-0) and approved the DPC contract for tasks 1‑6 totaling $183,174 (2-0). The commission then adjourned the meeting (2-0).

• Approved July 21 minutes (2-0)
• Approved abatement for 253 Hingham Street $1,775.67 (2-0)
• Approved DPC contract tasks 1‑6 $183,174 (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:56 PM (2-0)

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The committee approved several routine actions, including taking the agenda out of order, adopting prior meeting minutes, and authorizing a $2,875 payment for CPA Coalition dues. All motions passed unanimously with the recorded vote tallies. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:30 pm.

• Agenda taken out of order – approved (motion by lan, 2"4 by Thomas, all in favor)
• Minutes from 05/05/21 approved (motion by Joe, 2™ by Thomas, all in favor)
• Minutes from 7/23/25 with corrections approved (motion by lan, 2"4 by Thom, all in favor)
• Payment of $2,875.00 for CPA Coalition dues approved (motion by lan, 2"4 by Thomas, all in favor)
• Meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm – approved (motion by Thomas, seconded by lan, all in favor)

Sewer Commission

The commission approved the June 23, 2025 minutes with a 2‑0 vote. They discussed the plant upgrade project and SRF funding timeline but made no formal decisions on those items. The next commission meeting was set for July 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM, with DPC invited to attend. The meeting was adjourned at 8:14 PM by a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved June 23, 2025 minutes (2-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM
• Adjourned meeting at 8:14 PM (2-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The board approved the June 16, 2025 minutes with an added vote, set the next meeting for August 11, 2025, and required payment of $14,100 in fees for a duplex. It also moved the water restriction from level 3 to level 4 and ordered yard signs to inform the public. All motions were unanimously adopted.

• Accepted June 16, 2025 minutes with amendment (4 in favor)
• Set next meeting date for August 11, 2025
• Denied abatement of high bill for Edna Tunis; offered payment plan (unanimous)
• Required payment of $14,100 fees for 24 Manzella Court duplex (unanimous)
• Raised water restriction from level 3 to level 4 (unanimous)
• Ordered water‑restriction yard signs (unanimous)
• Accepted Financial Report (unanimous)
• Authorized Superintendent Cameron to handle land clearing on Townsend St. as she sees fit (unanimous)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Rockland Board of Water Commissioners unanimously approved opening the meeting, accepted the June 16, 2025 minutes, approved the Financial Report, scheduled the next meeting for August 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM, and adjourned. No substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved opening of meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted June 16, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for Aug 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

Council on Aging (COA)

The Council on Aging unanimously approved the June 11 meeting minutes and the financial report. The board also accepted the outreach and directors’ reports after motions and seconds. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved June 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Accepted outreach report (motion by Ruth Assetta, seconded by Pam Murphy)
• Accepted directors’ report (motion by Ruth Assetta, seconded by Gary Schwartz)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Ruth Assetta, seconded by Fran Damon, unanimous)

Select Board

The Rockland Select Board unanimously approved several actions, most notably reinstating the Banner alcohol license limited to the first‑floor restaurant pending Board of Health approval. The board also approved a one‑day liquor license for an event at Players Sports Bar & Grille and set early‑voting dates for the September 13 special election. Additional decisions included leadership reorganization, appointing a county advisory representative, and moving property and collective‑bargaining matters to executive session.

• Approved minutes of 6/17/25 (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Players Sports Bar & Grille event 7/18/25 (unanimous)
• Reopened public hearing on Banner liquor license suspension (unanimous)
• Reinstated Banner alcohol license for first‑floor restaurant only, subject to Board of Health (unanimous)
• Closed the public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved early‑voting period Wed 9/3‑Wed 9/10 with Saturday hours (unanimous)
• Approved Lori Childs as Select Board Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Approved Michael O’Loughlin as Select Board Chair (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board re‑elected James Wells to the Design Review Board unanimously. It approved Form A to split the Reed Street parcels with a 5‑0 vote and one abstention. The board unanimously approved the Rockland Federal Credit Union bank site at 157 Market Street, subject to conditions. It also approved the May 27, 2025 minutes and several routine payments.

• Re‑elected James Wells to Design Review Board (unanimous)
• Approved Form A for 250‑252 & 260 Reed Street parcels (5‑0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Rockland Federal Credit Union bank site with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment to PGB Engineering $82.50 for Inv# 501A (unanimous)
• Approved payment to PGB Engineering $267.10 for Inv# 501B (unanimous)
• Approved payment to Secretary $450.00 for informal meetings (unanimous)
• Motion to close the meeting (unanimous)

Sewer Commission

The commission approved the May 19, 2025 minutes (3‑0). It voted to discontinue the auto allowance stipend for FY2025 (3‑0). It also approved continuing the Administrative Assistant stipend through Jan. 1 2026 and adding the Interim Superintendent stipend to the July 28 agenda (each 3‑0). Additional items approved were the interview expectations document and the meeting adjournment (both 3‑0).

• Approved minutes of May 19, 2025 (3-0)
• Discontinued auto allowance stipend for FY2025 (3-0)
• Continued Administrative Assistant stipend through Jan. 1, 2026 (3-0)
• Added Interim Superintendent stipend to July 28, 2025 agenda (3-0)
• Approved interview expectations document for candidates (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:43 pm (3-0)

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee unanimously approved the WRPS Festival fundraiser to be held on August 23. They also approved a calendar change moving the August 18 meeting to August 25 and dropping the June 22 meeting. The committee unanimously approved the financial reports for the school department, high school, middle school student activities, and food services, as well as the monthly reports from all department heads. Acceptance of the May 27 and June 9 minutes was tabled for a later meeting, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:54 p.m.

• Approved WRPS Festival fundraiser for August 23 (unanimous)
• Approved calendar change: move Aug 18 meeting to Aug 25 and drop June 22 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of 2024 History and Social Studies surplus books (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for school department, high school, middle school student activities, and food services (unanimous)
• Approved monthly reports from all department heads (unanimous)
• Tabled acceptance of May 27 and June 9 minutes to a later meeting (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Open Space

The Open Space Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 24, 2025 meeting. No other formal actions were taken; members discussed reorganization, the Open Space and Recreation Plan, and several land‑ownership issues but did not vote on them.

• Approved minutes of 4/24/25 meeting (unanimous)

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance approved the FY26 Workplan and FY26 Budget for submission to the Office of Local and Regional Health. A final Budget Modification Request was also approved for submission in July. The June 24 meeting was cancelled and the next meeting scheduled for July 29, adopting a new meeting cadence for FY26.

• Approved May 27 meeting minutes (Hanover Y, Marshfield Y, Norwell Abstain, Pembroke Y, Rockland Y)
• Approved FY26 Workplan for submission to OLRH (Hanover Y, Marshfield Y, Norwell Y, Pembroke Y, Rockland Absent)
• Approved FY26 Budget for submission to OLRH (Hanover Y, Marshfield Y, Norwell Y, Pembroke Absent, Rockland Y)
• Approved final Budget Modification Request submission (Hanover Y, Marshfield Y, Norwell Y, Pembroke Y, Rockland Y)
• Cancelled June 24 meeting; next meeting set for July 29 (Hanover Absent, Marshfield Y, Norwell Y, Pembroke Y, Rockland Y)

Select Board

The Select Board approved the minutes from the June 3 meeting, granted awning permits to two local businesses, reappointed the Registrar of Voters and a Historical Commission member, and voted to release the summary of an independent investigation into a former Sewer Commissioner. The board also entered executive session to discuss real‑property negotiations and collective‑bargaining strategy.

• Approved minutes of 6/3/25 (unanimous)
• Approved awning permits for Mayflower Tax & Insurance and Toxmeup Wellness Spa (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Peter Dow as Registrar of Voters (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Douglas Becker to the Historical Commission (unanimous)
• Approved release of summary of independent investigation into former Sewer Commissioner (unanimous)
• Approved entry into executive session to discuss real‑property matters and police collective‑bargaining strategy (unanimous)

Board of Health

The board voted to approve the June trash abatements. It also upheld a $2,000 fine and a five‑day suspension of the tobacco permit for MJDJ Enterprise LLC. The signing of the February, April and May 2025 meeting minutes was postponed until the July meeting, and a request to cancel the July meeting was denied. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 p.m.

• Approved June trash abatements (all in favor)
• Tabled signing of Feb 27, Apr 22, May 13 2025 minutes until July meeting
• Upheld $2,000 fine and 5‑day tobacco permit suspension for MJDJ Enterprise LLC (all in favor)
• Denied request to cancel July meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 6:30 p.m. (all in favor)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Joint Board opened the meeting, accepted the May 14 minutes, and set the next meeting for July 14, 2025. It voted not to abate a high water bill for Adele Leonard (3 in favor, 1 recused). The Board then moved into executive session and approved finalizing a contract with Marianne Pappaceno and related addendums (4‑0).

• Opened meeting (unanimously)
• Accepted May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimously)
• Set next meeting date for July 14, 2025
• Motion not to abate high bill for Adele Leonard approved (3‑0, 1 recused)
• Approved executive session to finalize contract with Marianne Pappaceno (4‑0)
• Board recognized open seat on Rockland Water Commission

Board of Water Commissioners

The Rockland Water Commission held its June 16, 2025 meeting. All motions—including opening the meeting, accepting the May 14 minutes, approving the financial report, scheduling the next meeting, and adjourning—were approved unanimously. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

• Opened meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Council on Aging (COA)

The council unanimously approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes. The financial report was also approved without dissent. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made, seconded and approved by all members present.

• Approved May 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (approved by all present)

Rockland School Committee

The committee postponed approval of the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes because a quorum could not be met. Seven motions to approve administrative reports were unanimously approved. The meeting was adjourned unanimously at 6:52 p.m.

• Tabled acceptance of May 27 minutes (no vote, postponed to June 23)
• Approved seven administrative reports (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance met on June 5, 2025. A motion to start the meeting was made by Lisa Cullity and seconded by Nick Corcoran and was approved. A motion to adjourn the meeting was made by Delshaune Flipp and seconded by Nick Corcoran and was approved. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Motion to start meeting approved
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved

Select Board

The Rockland Select Board approved the minutes from the May 20 meeting (4-0, one abstention). It unanimously approved one‑day liquor licenses for Rockland Day, the reappointment of Robert Mahoney to the SSRVTS, and the membership of the Housing Production Plan Committee. The Board also unanimously approved holding a special election on Saturday, September 13, 2025, to address the fire department ladder truck and fire station building funding.

• Approved minutes of 5/20/25 (4-0, Chair abstained)
• Approved one‑day liquor licenses for Rockland Day (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Robert Mahoney to SSRVTS (unanimous)
• Approved Housing Production Plan Committee members as recommended (unanimous)
• Approved special election on Sep 13, 2025 for fire department funding (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the May 6 meeting minutes and signed the May 2025 MV abatement report totaling $2,512.62. It denied MV abatement application bill 2025-3374 for not meeting criteria. The Board accepted a preliminary tax rate of $14.03 for Fiscal Year 2026. A motion to enter executive session to discuss a pending ATB case was also approved.

• Approved May 6, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Signed May 2025 MV abatement report totaling $2,512.62 (unanimous)
• Denied MV abatement application bill 2025-3374 (unanimous)
• Accepted preliminary FY26 tax rate of $14.03 (3-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss pending ATB case (3-0)

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The coalition approved the April 29 meeting minutes and set the date for an SS5 Luncheon in Rockland on Monday, June 9. Members were instructed to complete the FY26 workplan content survey by June 6 and to coordinate supply pickups with Delshaune. The digitization contract with the vendor was confirmed as complete, and upcoming meeting dates for June 5, June 17, and June 24 were confirmed. The meeting was adjourned after motions were approved.

• Approved April 29, 2025 meeting minutes (motion approved)
• Scheduled SS5 Luncheon in Rockland for Monday, June 9
• Set FY26 workplan content survey deadline to June 6
• Confirmed digitization vendor contract is complete
• Assigned supply request coordination to Delshaune
• Confirmed upcoming meetings: June 5 FPHS Data-to-Action, June 17 coalition, June 24 wrap‑up
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The committee approved the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. It also approved handwritten substitute minutes for the January 16 and February 20, 2020 meetings. A motion to table the recruitment of new members until all members could give input passed 2‑1. The meeting was adjourned at 8:32 p.m.

• Approved April 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved substitute minutes for Jan 16, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved substitute minutes for Feb 20, 2020 (unanimous)
• Motion to table member recruitment passed 2‑1
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Planning Board

The board re‑appointed Michael Corbett as Chairman, John Lucas as Vice Chairman, and Charles Williams as Clerk and CPA representative, each with all members in favor. It approved the site and design for a 2,250‑ft warehouse/storage building at 421 Forest Street, subject to conditions. The board also approved the March 25 minutes, several routine payments, and closed the meeting, with all motions passing unanimously.

• Re‑appointed Michael Corbett as Chairman (All In Favor)
• Re‑appointed John Lucas as Vice Chairman (All In Favor)
• Re‑appointed Charles Williams as Clerk (All In Favor)
• Re‑appointed Charles Williams as CPA representative (All In Favor)
• Approved site and design for 421 Forest Street warehouse with conditions (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 25, 2025 (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of $968.30 to Gannett New England LocaliQ for advertising (Unanimous)
• Approved payment of $309.75 to PGB Engineering for construction services (Unanimous)

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee approved the minutes from the May 12 meeting and accepted several financial and departmental reports. It adopted changes to the high‑school student handbook allowing transfer‑student GPAs to count toward class rank and moving the valedictorian calculation to term three. The committee also ratified a new paraprofessional contract, approved surplus technology, and accepted a homeschool application, all by unanimous vote.

• Accepted May 12 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Approved financial reports for School Department and student activities – unanimous
• Approved departmental head monthly reports – unanimous
• Approved transfer‑student rank and valedictorian timing changes – unanimous
• Ratified new paraprofessional contract with salary adjustments – unanimous
• Approved surplus technology from Tim Wells – unanimous
• Approved homeschool application – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting at 6:03 pm – unanimous

Select Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 6, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved annual reappointments for numerous committees and boards, with one abstention on a Council on Aging appointment. The board appointed Delshaune Flipp to the South Shore Recycling Cooperative and Sandra Collins to the Council on Aging Board, and unanimously approved CDBG Project Cap Waiver Requests for cases #22/23-320 and #22/23-319. Finally, the board entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with unions, approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of 5/6/25 (unanimous)
• Approved annual reappointments for multiple committees (unanimous; Childs abstained on Council on Aging)
• Appointed Delshaune Flipp to South Shore Recycling Cooperative (unanimous)
• Appointed Sandra Collins to Council on Aging Board (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Project Cap Waiver Request case #22/23-320 (unanimous)
• Approved CDBG Project Cap Waiver Request case #22/23-319 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining with unions (unanimous)

Sewer Commission

The commission approved the March 31 and April 30 meeting minutes. It ranked DPC as the top candidate and directed the Interim Superintendent to negotiate a contract with DPC, with a fallback to Weston & Sampson, passing 3‑0. The board also approved a $4.99 abatement for 208 Levin Road, renewed a drainlayer license for John Hoadley Plumbing & Heating, Inc., signed the semi‑annual NPDES report, and approved interview expectations for superintendent candidates, each with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved March 31 and April 30 minutes (3‑0)
• Ranked DPC first and directed negotiations with DPC, fallback to Weston & Sampson (3‑0)
• Approved $4.99 abatement for 208 Levin Road (3‑0)
• Approved drainlayer license renewal for John Hoadley Plumbing & Heating, Inc. (3‑0)
• Approved signing of the Semi‑Annual NPDES report (3‑0)
• Approved interview expectations document for superintendent candidates (3‑0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:49 pm (3‑0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Joint Water Commissioners unanimously approved a motion allowing Superintendent Cameron to take any actions needed to meet Massachusetts DEP requirements and protect public health. The meeting was opened and later adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Opened emergency meeting at 3:30 PM (unanimous)
• Authorized Superintendent Cameron to do whatever is necessary for DEP compliance and resident health & safety (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:00 PM (unanimous)

Council on Aging (COA)

The council approved the March 12, 2025 minutes and the financial report, both unanimously. Vicky Deibel was voted in as the OCES delegate. The meeting was adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

• Approved March 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Vicky Deibel elected OCES delegate
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Rockland Board of Water Commissioners opened the May 14, 2025 meeting unanimously. Commissioners elected Robert Corvi as Chair and David Saucier as Secretary, also unanimously. The Board accepted the April 16 and March 11 meeting minutes and approved the financial report. The next meeting was set for June 2, 2025, and the session was adjourned at 3:33 PM.

• Opened meeting at 3:30 PM (unanimous)
• Elected Robert Corvi as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected David Saucier as Secretary (unanimous)
• Accepted April 16 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted March 11 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Financial Report (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 2 2025 at 3:30 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:33 PM (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved the May Trash Abatements motion. It also tabled the February and April minutes, recommended Tina Gallant for Vice Chairman and Robert Stephens for Chairman, and tabled the residential kitchens item. The meeting was adjourned at 6:46 pm.

• Approved May Trash Abatements (unanimous)
• Tabled February & April minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended Tina Gallant as Vice Chairman again (unanimous)
• Recommended Robert Stephens as Chairman (unanimous)
• Tabled Residential Kitchens discussion (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:46 pm (unanimous)

Cultural Council

The council voted to elect Carolyn as treasurer, with all members in favor. Christine Flaherty announced her resignation and offered to train Erica on social media. A discussion on limiting council membership to 22 members was tabled until John could attend. The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 PM by unanimous vote.

• Elect Carolyn as treasurer (unanimous)
• Table discussion on 22‑member limit (no vote)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:05 PM (unanimous)

Select Board

The Board unanimously approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting. It also approved a one‑day liquor license for Players Sports Bar & Grille's adult Easter Egg Hunt on May 10, 2025, and then re‑approved it with a rain‑date of May 16, 2025. Finally, the Board appointed ten residents and officials to the Open Space & Recreation Plan Update Committee.

• Approved minutes of 4/15/25 – unanimous
• Approved One Day Liquor License for Players Sports Bar & Grille, Adult Easter Egg Hunt on 5/10/2025 – unanimous
• Re‑approved One Day Liquor License with rain date of 5/16/2025 – unanimous
• Appointed John Melvin, Steve O’Donnell, Lorraine Pratt, Gary Shwartz, Donald Cann, Jeanne Blaney, Michele Bissonnette, Joe Reis, George Anderson to Open Space & Recreation Plan Update Committee – unanimous

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. They signed the end‑of‑month posted MV abatement report for April 2025, which totals $16,608.68. The Board entered an executive session at 4:35 pm to review the Assessors’ contract, also by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Signed April 2025 posted MV abatement report totaling $16,608.68
• Entered executive session at 4:35 pm to review Assessors’ contract (3-0)

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Community Preservation Committee voted to approve the minutes from four previous meetings, all with unanimous support. The committee also moved to table the election of officers, again with unanimous support. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:26 pm.

• Approved meeting minutes for 03/25/25 (all in favor)
• Approved meeting minutes for 06/19/20 (all in favor)
• Approved meeting minutes for 09/21/20 (all in favor)
• Approved meeting minutes for 12/03/20 (all in favor)
• Tabled election of officers (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:26 pm (all in favor)

Sewer Commission

The commission approved a $1.50 interest abatement for 296 Weymouth Street and a $279.57 rate abatement for a leak at 53 Taunton Avenue, each by a unanimous 3‑0 vote. It also approved the renewal of a drainlayer license for Dandel, unanimously. The commission decided that all accessory‑dwelling‑unit (ADU) requests will be forwarded to the Planning Department for approval before any Sewer Commission review. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. by a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved $1.50 interest abatement for 296 Weymouth Street (3-0)
• Approved $279.57 rate abatement for 53 Taunton Avenue leak (3-0)
• Approved drainlayer license renewal for Dandel (3-0)
• Decided Sewer will defer all ADU requests to Planning Department for approval before Sewer review
• Adjourned meeting at 9:30 p.m. (3-0)

Rockland School Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 14 meeting, the school department financial reports, and the 2025‑2026 school calendar. It also approved continuing the school‑choice program for 2025‑2026 and authorized an RMS PAC fundraiser. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved April 14 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial reports for school department and student activities (unanimous)
• Approved 2025/2026 school calendar (unanimous)
• Approved school choice participation for 2025/2026 (unanimous)
• Approved RMS PAC "dining for cause" fundraiser (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Open Space

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 18, 2025 meeting. Members agreed to prioritize acquiring Owner‑Unknown properties near existing open spaces and to submit a single request for all such properties to Town Meeting. They also planned to consider tax‑title takings at a future meeting.

• Approved minutes of 3/18/25 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to prioritize potential acquisitions near existing open spaces
• Agreed to submit a request for all identified Owner‑Unknown properties to Town Meeting
• Decided to consider tax‑title takings at a future meeting

Board of Health

The board approved the March and April trash abatements. It approved the March 31, 2025 meeting minutes. The board approved a one‑day suspension of Sam’s Food & Smoke Shop for selling tobacco to a minor, effective May 9. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m.

• Approved March Trash Abatements (all in favor)
• Approved April Trash Abatements (all in favor)
• Approved March 31, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved one‑day suspension of Sam’s Food & Smoke Shop (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the minutes from the March 4 and April 1 meetings and approved two veteran tax exemptions totaling $1,500 and one senior exemption of $175. It entered and later closed an executive session to review abatement applications. Thirteen tax abatement applications were denied and one application (bill #4471) was approved. The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 pm.

• Approved March 4 and April 1 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved two Clause 22E veteran exemptions ($1,500) and one Clause 17D senior exemption ($175) (3-0)
• Signed invoice order #5458 for Amazon reimbursement $135.98 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to review RE/PP abatement applications (3-0)
• Closed executive session and returned to open meeting (3-0)
• Denied thirteen RE/PP tax abatement applications (3-0)
• Granted one RE/PP tax abatement application FY 2025‑9 (bill #4471) (3-0)
• Adjourned open meeting at 4:00 pm (3-0)

Board of Water Commissioners

The joint Water Commissioners unanimously approved a Level II water use restriction to begin on May 1, 2025, and accepted the proposed domestic water service charges. They also approved accessory dwelling units with required inspections, accepted the Financial and Superintendent Reports, and set the next meeting for May 14, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 5:35 PM.

• Approved Level II water restriction effective May 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted new domestic water service charges (unanimous)
• Approved accessory dwelling units with inspections (unanimous)
• Accepted Financial Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Superintendent Report (unanimous)
• Accepted March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting date for May 14, 2025
• Adjourned meeting at 5:35 PM (unanimous)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Rockland Water Commission unanimously approved opening the meeting, accepted the March 11, 2025 minutes, and accepted the financial report. The board also set the next meeting for May 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM and adjourned the session.

• Approved opening of meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted March 11, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for May 13, 2025 at 3:30 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The coalition approved the April 1st meeting minutes without changes. Members approved the Regional Community & Mental Health Specialist role and will extend an offer to the candidate. The nursing supplies requests were also approved. The group decided to move forward with the MetaSource digitization project.

• Approved April 1st meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Regional Community & Mental Health Specialist role and move forward with candidacy (unanimous)
• Approved nursing supplies requests (unanimous)
• Decided to move forward with MetaSource digitization project (planned implementation)
• Scheduled upcoming coalition meetings and training series (April 29, May 6, May 13, May 27, June 5, June 10, June 24)
• Motion to adjourn meeting approved (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board approved the 5/5/25 Special and Annual Town Meeting warrant. It also confirmed appointments to the Cultural Council and the Old Colony Elder Services Board, and granted a one‑day liquor license for Sandpaper Factory. Additional approvals covered the Memorial Day observance, the April 1 minutes, and the board adjourned unanimously.

• Approved minutes of 4/1/25 (4-1)
• Approved appointment of Michelle Frawley to Cultural Council (unanimous)
• Approved reappointment of Victoria Deibel to Old Colony Elder Services Board (4-1, contingent on COA approval)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Sandpaper Factory, 83 East Water Street (unanimous)
• Approved Memorial Day observance on Monday 5/26/25 (unanimous)
• Approved 5/5/25 Special & Annual Town Meeting warrant (3-2)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee affirmed its current structure, accepted the March 24 minutes, and approved monthly administrator reports. It unanimously approved three new fundraisers and authorized the sale of stage risers to other districts. No other motions were voted on.

• Affirmed current School Committee structure (unanimous)
• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved monthly administrator reports (unanimous)
• Approved National Honor Society Rotary can and bottle drive fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved senior lawn signs fundraiser (unanimous)
• Approved Spring garden fundraiser for Class of 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved sale of stage risers to other school districts (unanimous)

Charter Review

The Charter Review Committee approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes and the draft charter recommendations for the Annual Town Meeting, each by a 5‑0 vote. It also decided to hold Q&A presentations for residents at the Senior Center and Rockland High School on April 22, 2025. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 PM.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved charter recommendations for Annual Town Meeting (5-0)
• Scheduled Q&A presentation at Senior Center April 22, 2025, 2:00 PM
• Scheduled Q&A presentation at Rockland High School April 22, 2025, 7:00 PM
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The coalition approved the February 18 and March 4 meeting minutes. Members voted to approve MetaSource as the digitization vendor and to hire the regional public health nurse candidates (Lauren and Keri). The group also approved a $100,000 allocation for digitization in FY25.

• Approved February 18 and March 4 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved MetaSource as the digitization vendor (unanimous)
• Approved regional public health nurse candidates Lauren and Keri (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 FY25 budget allocation for digitization

Select Board

The Select Board voted unanimously to suspend the alcohol license of 167 Union Street, LLC d/b/a The Banner for 90 days. The Board also approved a one‑day liquor license for Players Sports Bar & Grille at Veterans Memorial Stadium on April 26, 2025. Members unanimously appointed Roksana Cappiella to the Cultural Council and approved the continuation and closure of the public hearing on The Banner’s license. The meeting minutes were approved and the Board adjourned to an executive session.

• Approved appointment of Roksana Cappiella to the Cultural Council (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Players Sports Bar & Grille, Veterans Memorial Stadium (unanimous)
• Opened continuation of public hearing on The Banner’s liquor license (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on The Banner’s liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved 90‑day suspension of The Banner’s liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 3/18/25 (unanimous)
• Adjoined into executive session to discuss minutes and opioid litigation (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved a real‑estate/personal‑property tax abatement (FY2025‑12) and several tax exemptions totaling $11,150 for seniors and veterans, all by unanimous 3‑0 votes. It also denied one senior exemption that did not meet income criteria. The Board signed an Amazon reimbursement invoice for $180.61 and the March motor‑vehicle abatement report for $13,884.27. The meeting was adjourned and the Board entered Executive Session to review the Assessor’s contract.

• Approved RE/PP abatement FY2025‑12 (bill #1676) (3‑0)
• Approved senior and veteran tax exemptions totaling $11,150 (3‑0)
• Denied one senior exemption for not meeting income/asset criteria (3‑0)
• Signed Amazon invoice order #5505 for $180.61
• Signed March MV Abatement Report for $13,884.27
• Adjourned open meeting at 5:00 pm and entered Executive Session to review Assessor’s contract (3‑0)

Historical Commission

The Rockland Historical Commission approved its Treasurer’s Report and a $1,525 budget. It voted unanimously to designate the Beal Family Cemetery as a historic site and to support a town‑meeting warrant to acquire it. The commission also approved releasing most of the RML VHS collection to WRPS, excluding five specific items, and authorized moving glass negatives to a protected archive room.

• Approved Treasurer’s Report (5-0)
• Approved $1,525 budget (Finance Committee) (5-0)
• Approved motion to designate Beal Family Cemetery as historically significant (5-0)
• Approved support for warrant to acquire Beal Family Cemetery at Town Meeting (5-0)
• Approved release of RML VHS collection to WRPS, excluding items #6, #10, #11, #12, #13 (5-0)
• Approved moving glass negatives to RML archive room with lock‑box protection (5-0)

Board of Health

The Board voted to suspend Mobil's ability to sell tobacco products from April 17 to April 21. The motion was recorded as approved with a vote noted as “2™4.” The Board also set the next meeting dates for April 22, May 6, and June 17, and adjourned the meeting at 6:40 pm with a motion recorded as “2™ by Member Kennedy. All in favor.”

• Approved suspension of tobacco sales for Mobil April 17‑April 21 (vote recorded as “2™4”)
• Set next meeting dates: April 22, May 6, June 17
• Motion to adjourn at 6:40 pm passed (vote recorded as “2™ by Member Kennedy. All in favor”)

Sewer Commission

The commission voted 2-0 to approve a 13% increase in the sewer rate, raising it to $10.14 per 100 cubic feet effective July 1, 2025 for FY26. The meeting was then adjourned at 6:19 pm by a 2-0 vote.

• Approved 13% rate increase to $10.14 per 100 cu ft (2-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:19 pm (2-0)

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The committee approved the FY 26 revenue disbursement of $638,724. It adopted a $3 million budget for the Bicentennial Track Project, funding $750,000 from general funds and bonding $2,250,000 over 15 years. It also approved $110,000 from housing funds for an emergency generator and tabled the Spring Street Fields fence replacement. The meeting was adjourned at 8:58 pm.

• Approved meeting minutes for 02/19/25 (all in favor, Peter and Ian abstaining)
• Approved FY 26 revenue disbursement of $638,724 (all in favor)
• Approved $3 million Bicentennial Track Project budget, with $750,000 from general funds and $2,250,000 bond (all in favor)
• Approved $110,000 housing‑fund allocation for emergency generator (all in favor)
• Motion to approve $20,000 Beal Cemetery application from historical funds (outcome not recorded)
• Tabled Spring Street Fields Fence Replacement Project to end of meeting (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:58 pm (all in favor)

Planning Board

The board voted 4‑1 to recommend a new accessory dwelling unit ordinance. It also voted 4‑1 to recommend protecting certain non‑conforming lots in common ownership and to adopt new setback requirements. Both recommendations were approved as part of a package to be considered by the town. All administrative payments and the February minutes were approved unanimously.

• Recommend ADU ordinance (4-1)
• Recommend common lot protection (4-1)
• Recommend new setback requirements (4-1)
• Approve February 25, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Pay WB Mason $27.87 for supplies (unanimous)
• Pay PGB Engineering $226.55 for 333-343 Weymouth Street (unanimous)
• Pay Christine MacPherson $14.60 for stamps (unanimous)
• Pay Secretary $225.00 for March 25 meeting (unanimous)

Sewer Commission

The commission approved the renewal of a drainlayer license for T. King Excavation Corp. and approved the sewer tie‑in and associated fees for 52 Gardner Street. No action was taken on the abatement request for 23 Millbrook Drive. The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

• Approve drainlayer license renewal for T. King Excavation Corp. (2‑0)
• Approve tie‑in and $8,950 fee for 52 Gardner Street (3‑0)
• No action taken on abatement request for 23 Millbrook Drive
• Adjourn meeting (3‑0)

Rockland School Committee

The committee accepted the March 10 minutes and approved the school department’s financial reports. It then approved the FY26 operating budget of $37,335,069 and the secretary contract with a 2.5% raise. Additional unanimous actions included setting the EECC last day off, approving the Summer Program 2025, and authorizing a SNAP fundraiser for the high‑school student council. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 10, 2025 meeting minutes (Mrs. Hennessy motion, Mrs. Bissonnette second, Dr. Mauro‑Small abstained, unanimous)
• Approved school department financial reports (Mrs. Hennessy motion, Dr. Mauro‑Small second, unanimous)
• Approved FY26 operating budget of $37,335,069 (Mrs. Hennessy motion, Dr. Mauro‑Small second, unanimous)
• Approved secretary contract with 2.5% increase (Mrs. Hennessy motion, Dr. Mauro‑Small second, unanimous)
• Approved EECC last day off on June 9, 2025 (Mrs. Hennessy motion, Dr. Mauro‑Small second, unanimous)
• Approved Summer Program 2025 (Mrs. Hennessy motion, Dr. Mauro‑Small second, unanimous)
• Approved Rockland High School Student Council SNAP fundraiser (Mrs. Hennessy motion, Dr. Mauro‑Small second, unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:53 PM (Mrs. Hennessy motion, Dr. Mauro‑Small second, unanimous)