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)

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

Cultural Council

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

• Review of grant applications

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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)

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)

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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 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)

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)

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

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

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)

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)

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

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

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

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 School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will convene on September 8, 2025, at 6:30 PM to conduct procedural items, accept prior meeting minutes, and receive routine monthly reports from administrators and student activities for June through August. No substantive decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

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)

Board of Water Commissioners

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

• Review of meeting minutes
• Financial report

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

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

Select Board

The Select Board will receive updates from the Zoning Bylaw Review Committee and the Parks Commissioners. The board will also consider a waiver for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation Program project cap.

• CDBG requested waiver of the Housing Rehabilitation Program Project Cap
• Zoning Bylaw Review Committee report from Town Planner Allyson Quinn
• Public announcement regarding AFSCME Council 93/Highway collective bargaining agreements
• Discussion of State Cannabis Control Commission draft regulations on social consumption
• Executive session regarding IAFF Local 1602/Fire and contracts for Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief

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 Rockland Board of Assessors will hold a meeting to approve prior meeting minutes, review weekly invoices and end-of-month reports, and act on FY26 real estate tax exemption applications and motor vehicle excise abatement applications. No substantive decisions are scheduled beyond routine approvals.

• Approve meeting minutes from 8/19/2025
• FY26 Real Estate Tax Exemptions — Approvals/Denials
• Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Applications — Approvals/Denials

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)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a residential entryway alteration and a commercial canopy installation. The board will also discuss its internal organization and meeting schedule.

• 77 Carey Street: Request to replace an entryway bump-out with a 9ft by 4ft entryway and 9ft by 3ft overhang
• 157 Market Street: Dimensional variance request by Rockland FCU for a canopy over a drive-up window and ATM area
• Discussion regarding the Zoning Board of Appeals Chair position
• Discussion regarding a potential change to a once-a-month meeting schedule

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

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to review administrative matters, receive hiring and project updates, and consider future actions. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

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 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will hold a hybrid meeting on August 26, 2025, to review past minutes, introduce a regional social worker, and begin planning for fiscal year 2026. The agenda also includes updates on digitization efforts and community matters, with no public speaking allowed.

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 will consider a design review modification for four duplexes at 0 Dyer Street. The board will also address administrative payments and approve previous meeting minutes.

• Design review for adding decks to four duplexes at 0 Dyer Street (Map 34 Parcel 83 & 90)
• Payment of $967.65 to PGB Engineering for plan review at 157 Market Street
• Payment of $225.00 to the Secretary for the August 26, 2025 meeting

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 Registrars

The Board of Registrars is meeting to test voting tabulator machines. This testing is in preparation for the Special Election scheduled for September 13, 2025.

• Testing of voting tabulator machines for the September 13, 2025 Special Election

Board of Health

The Rockland Board of Health will hold a virtual meeting on August 21, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. to approve the previous meeting’s minutes and decide on trash abatements. The board will also discuss and respond to a request under M.G.L. Chapter 30A submitted by Andrea Davis. No old business is listed.

• Approve or deny previous meeting’s minutes
• Approve or deny trash abatements
• Discussion and response to M.G.L. Chapter 30A request by Andrea Davis

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will conduct testing of voting tabulator machines on August 20 and August 21, 2025. This testing is in preparation for the Special Election scheduled for September 13, 2025.

• Testing of voting tabulator machines for the September 13, 2025 Special Election

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Southfield Redevelopment Authority will meet to review and potentially vote on a Finding of Suitability to Transfer (FOST) 2 Deed Modification. The board will also review minutes from May 7 and July 21, 2025.

• Finding of Suitability to Transfer (FOST) 2 Deed Modification discussion and possible vote

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to vote on Clause 41A and Chapter Land 61B applications. The board will also review end-of-month reports and hold an executive session regarding an assessor contract.

• Clause 41A Application approval/denial
• Chapter Land 61B Application approval/denial
• Executive session for assessor contract discussion
• Approval of June 3, 2025 meeting minutes

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)

Park Department

The Park Commissioners will convene on August 18, 2025, at 4:00 PM in the Lower Conference Room at Town Hall. The agenda contains only procedural items and no substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.

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

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will convene to receive budget updates, Department of Public Health (DPH) announcements, and Homeland Medical Coordination Center (HMCC) updates. Planners will discuss operational principles, an emergency response framework (ERF) exercise, and Business Preparedness (BP2) training updates.

• Budget updates
• DPH general updates
• HMCC general updates
• ERF exercise discussion
• BP2 training updates

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Executive Committee will meet to review budget and Department of Public Health (DPH) updates. The session includes a review of the Principles of Operations and training selections for BP2.

• Budget updates
• DPH and HMCC general updates
• Principles of Operations review
• ERF Exercise -BME
• BP2 Training Selections

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss an entertainment license for Space Bistro and a Zoning Board of Appeals reappointment. The board will also re-vote on signature authority for expenditures and receive an update on the Pleasant Street Landfill Project RFP.

• Entertainment License for Space Bistro, 323 Union Street
• Zoning Board of Appeals Reappointment for Rob Rosa
• Re-Vote on Board Signature Authority Designation for Expenditures
• Pleasant Street Landfill Project RFP update
• Executive Session to consider real property parcel ID 78-9-0

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

Open Space & Recreation 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 the HPP and OSRP.

• Slide presentation on Housing Production Plan (HPP) and Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP)
• Discussion of project scope and timeline
• Review of community engagement plan
• Discussion regarding group priorities and plan branding

Board of Water Commissioners

The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commission will meet to discuss a high bill for a specific resident and the billing process for Pembroke Joint accounts. The board will also hold an executive session regarding a property boundary at 36 Townsend Street.

• Discussion and possible vote on high bill for Linda Churchill at 134 Levin Road
• Discussion and possible vote on Pembroke Joint accounts being directly billed by ARJWW
• Executive session regarding potential litigation over property boundary at 36 Townsend Street

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 Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review previous meeting minutes and a financial report. The meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2025, at the Abington & Rockland Joint Water Works Office.

• Review of minutes
• Financial report

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.

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

Park Department

The Park Commissioners are meeting to discuss several infrastructure updates and operational permits. The agenda includes reviews of the Bicentennial Track Project and various property improvements.

• Bicentennial Track Project
• Spring St fence
• Park Property updates
• Installation of cameras
• Fall Field permits and kiosk installation

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve meeting minutes and review end-of-month reports. The board is scheduled to decide on Clause 41A and Chapter Land 61B applications. An executive session may be held to discuss an assessor contract.

• Clause 41A Application approval or denial
• Chapter Land 61B Application approval or denial
• Assessor contract discussion (Executive Session)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet virtually to review meeting minutes and address a specific matter. The board is scheduled to discuss and respond to Andrea Davis regarding M.G.L. Chapter 30A.

• Approval of June and July meeting minutes
• Discussion and response to Andrea Davis regarding M.G.L. Chapter 30A

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will meet via Zoom to conduct business. The primary item on the agenda is the ratification of a daycare contract.

• Ratification of the Daycare Contract

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 South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will meet to review the Fiscal Year 2026 dashboard and workplan priorities. The body will also receive a progress update from the Regional Public Health Nurse and review the regional website.

• Review of MAVEN Designated Users
• Introduction to the FY26 Dashboard
• FY26 workplan priorities
• Hiring updates
• Regional website review

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)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve minutes from previous sessions. The board is also scheduled to review and discuss an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Andrea Davis on July 11, 2025.

• Approval of June 17, 2025 and July 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of Open Meeting Law Complaint dated July 11, 2025 filed by Andrea Davis

Rockland Recreation

The Rockland Recreation Board will meet to review minutes, budget information, and capital requests. The board will also discuss summer and fall programming and specific 2025 event dates.

• Budget information review
• Capital request approval
• Summer and fall programming
• Pre-K Mixer scheduled for 8/18 at the park
• Terror on the Trails event

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.

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District Regional Planning Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and vote on proposed amendments to the Regional Agreement.

• Vote on proposed amendments to Regional Agreement

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss administrative updates and the Veolia update. The board is scheduled to review, discuss, and vote on a contract for the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) with DPC.

• Vote on DPC contract for Owner's Project Manager (OPM)
• Administrative update regarding abatement(s)
• Veolia update

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)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to approve or deny minutes from June and July. The board will also discuss and respond to Andrea Davis regarding MGL Chapter 30A - MA O.M.L.

• Approval of June and July meeting minutes
• Discussion and response to Andrea Davis regarding MGL Chapter 30A - MA O.M.L.

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School Committee and School Building Committee are holding a joint meeting. The body will vote on budget transfers, a competency determination policy, and a grant award.

• Vote on Competency Determination Policy - Second Reading
• Vote on Career Technical Institute Grant Award
• Regional Planning Committee update on District Expansion
• Vote on budget transfers and transfer into Regional Transportation Reimbursement Fund
• Approval of invoices for the School Building Committee

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Community Preservation Act Committee will meet to approve minutes and review current project updates. The body will also discuss FY26 Coalition Membership Dues and a public outreach meeting.

• FY26 Coalition Membership Dues
• Current Project Updates
• Public outreach meeting

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)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual public hearing regarding a special permit application for a residential property. The board will determine if a proposed structure is detrimental to the neighborhood.

• Special Permit application for 64 Shaw Road to erect a 28ft by 30ft attached garage

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Board of Directors will meet to approve previous minutes and enter an executive session. The private session will cover legal strategies and real property transactions.

• Discussion of SRA v. LStar Southfield, LLC, et al
• Discussion of MBTA v. Anthony Borghi, Kurt Stenhouse, and SRA
• Consideration of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss a Preliminary Design Report provided by Wright-Pierce. The commission will also receive an update from the Superintendent.

• Preliminary Design Report - Wright-Pierce
• Superintendent Update
• Approval of June 23, 2025 minutes

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)

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School Building Committee will review and potentially approve the Design Development Submission to the MSBA. The committee will also review the Value Management Log.

• Review and vote on Design Development Submission to MSBA
• Review of Value Management Log
• Approval of June 11, 16, and June 25, 2025 minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss several projects and hearings. The agenda includes reviews for properties on Concord St and multiple lots on Pat Rose Way.

• 0 Pond St—NOI (public hearing is closed)
• 365 Concord St — Partial COC
• Pat Rose Way Lot 19 (Parcel ID 62-151)
• Pat Rose Way Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, and 10

Park Department

The Park Department will meet to vote on previous meeting minutes and discuss several infrastructure and security updates. The agenda includes reviews of the Bicentennial Track Project, internet access, and cameras.

• Vote on July 7, 2025 meeting minutes
• Bicentennial Track Project
• Park Internet
• Cameras

Board of Water Commissioners

The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commission will meet to discuss water restriction levels and resolve specific billing and fee disputes. The board will also review financial and superintendent reports.

• Possible vote to move water restrictions from level 3 to level 4
• Discussion and possible vote on a high bill for 188 Birch St, Abington
• Discussion and possible vote on a fee dispute for 24 Manzella Court

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

• Review of minutes
• Financial report

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)

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Executive Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss budget and updates from the Department of Public Health (DPH) and HMCC. The group will also review planner updates regarding BP2 and Principles of Operations.

• Budget updates
• Department of Public Health (DPH) updates
• HMCC updates
• BP2 updates
• Principles of Operations review

Veteran's Memorial Committee

The Veteran's Memorial Committee will meet to review old business and provide a budget update. The body will discuss signature authority for the committee and maintenance funding with the Town Administrator.

• Lighting maintenance by McArthur Electric
• Scheduling of pressure washing
• Committee signature authority
• Maintenance funding discussion with Town Administrator

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Region 5C Coalition will meet via Zoom to discuss public health emergency preparedness. The agenda includes updates on budgets and reports from the DPH, HMCC, and planners.

• Budget updates
• DPH general updates
• HMCC general updates
• Planner BP2 updates

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review a complaint regarding the Open Meeting Law and vote on trash abatement for July 2025. The board will also consider the approval of meeting minutes from February through June 2025.

• Trash Abatement — July 2025
• Open Meeting Law Complaint dated June 20, 2025 filed by Andrea Davis
• Approval of meeting minutes for February 27, April 22, May 13, and June 17, 2025

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 Director will provide updates on upcoming August and September community events.

• Financial report review
• Reports from Old Colony Elder Services and Old Colony Planning Council
• Corn day on August 8
• National Grid community support on August 21
• Fall prevention (September 9) and Hospice (September 16) presentations

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)

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review financial reports and the FY26 budget. The board will also discuss updates regarding federal funding, space planning, and building projects.

• FY26 budget
• Federal funding update
• Space planning update
• Building updates
• Summer Reading update

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will review financial warrants and the Executive Director's report. The board is scheduled to vote on a plumbing contract based on the lowest bid and an update to the Admin Plan regarding the reinstatement of terminated families.

• Vote on plumbing contract (lowest bid)
• Vote to update Admin Plan to reinstate families terminated due to shortfall
• Write off $50 in Section 8 paybacks
• Review of Section 8 Warrant for July 2025
• Report of 0 vacancies at Garden Terrace and 1 vacancy at Studley Ct

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss pending litigation involving Costa Brothers Masonry and the 9/13/2025 special election regarding the Fire Dept. Ladder Truck and Fire Station. The board will also consider a one-day liquor license and the status of an innholder's license suspension.

• Pending litigation: Costa Brothers Masonry, Inc. v. Brait Builders Corporation et al. v. Town of Rockland
• One-day liquor license request for Adult Teen Center Night at 394 Union Street on 7/18/25
• Public hearing on potential modification of 90-day license suspension for 167 Union Street, LLC (the Banner)
• Special Election on 9/13/2025 regarding Fire Dept. Ladder Truck & Fire Station
• Executive session regarding retention or sale of 12 Linden Street after tax foreclosure

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)

Park Department

The Park Commissioners are meeting to review the Bicentennial Track project and provide updates on all ongoing projects. The board will also discuss job postings, field permits, and Rockland Day.

• Bicentennial Track project
• Job Posting update
• Field Permits
• Rockland Day

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual public hearing to consider a dimensional variance request. The board will determine if the applicants may bypass specific setback requirements to build a garage.

• Public hearing for 64 Shaw Road regarding a 28ft by 30ft attached garage
• Request for relief from the 50ft rear yard setback at 64 Shaw Road

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School Committee and Building Committee are holding a joint meeting. The Building Committee will vote on a site layout option, and the School Committee will vote on contracts for the Superintendent and Secretary/Treasurer.

• Vote on Site Layout Option
• General Project Design Development Update
• Vote on Secretary/Treasurer Contract
• Vote on Superintendent Contract

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a request to consolidate three lots into two on Reed Street and review the site and design for a new Rockland Federal Credit Union. The board will also vote on a member appointment for the Design Review Board.

• Lot consolidation for 250-252 and 260 Reed Street
• Site and design review for Rockland Federal Credit Union at 157 Market Street
• Re-election of Jaime Wells to the Design Review Board
• Payment of $82.50 to PGB Engineering for Dyer Street construction services
• Payment of $450.00 to Secretary for 221 Fores St review and meeting

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)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review account activity and final expenses for fiscal year 2025. The body will also discuss updates regarding the demolition of the Lincoln School and the sale of 48 Union St.

• Review of final FY 2025 expenses by June 30, 2025
• Lincoln School demolition update and potential artifact salvage
• Update on the sale of 48 Union St.
• Discussion of LIDAR for cemetery updates
• Planning for a Manassas exhibit at a future Board of Selectmen meeting

Rockland School Committee

The School Committee will meet to conduct the Superintendent's evaluation and establish the 2025/2026 meeting calendar. The body will also review financial reports and department head monthly reports.

• Superintendent’s Evaluation
• School Committee Calendar 2025/2026
• New Fundraiser for 2025/2026
• 2024 History & Social Studies Surplus Books
• Financial reports for School Department, Food Services, and student activities

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)

Sewer Commission

The Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to review administrative updates and personnel matters. The agenda includes discussions on the Owner's Project Manager (OPM) contract and the hiring of a superintendent.

• OPM (Owner's Project Manager) contract update
• Superintendent hiring update
• FY2025 Auto Allowance
• ARPA additional allocations
• Veolia update

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)

Open Space

The Open Space Committee will conduct its annual reorganization and review updates regarding Union Point. The body will also discuss land ownership and the potential for the Town of Abington to acquire land adjacent to the Rockland Town Forest.

• Annual reorganization
• Union Point update
• Updates on unknown owners of land and donated land
• Potential acquisition of land adjacent to Rockland Town Forest by Abington OSC
• Camp Carlton discussion

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 Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School Committee and Building Committee are holding a joint meeting to discuss financial transfers and district expansion. The body will vote on the 2025-26 Student Handbook and the Superintendent's contract amendment.

• Vote on budget transfers and surplus revenue recommendations
• Vote on 2025-26 Student Handbook
• Vote on out-of-state field trip to Indianapolis, Indiana, October 28-31, 2025
• Vote on donations of stone from Plymouth Quarries and security equipment from BBS Tech, LLC
• Executive session for contract negotiations with the Superintendent

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will hold a virtual meeting to review and approve the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) workplan and budget. The alliance will also receive updates on the current fiscal year (FY25) and hear community updates. No public participation in speaking is permitted.

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 will discuss and potentially vote to release a summary of an independent investigation. The board is also reviewing awning permits and the suspension of an alcoholic beverages license.

• Awning permits for Mayflower Tax & Insurance (327 Union Street) and Toxmeup Wellness Spa (217 Union Street)
• Reappointments of Peter Dow (Registrar of Voters) and Douglas Becker (Historical Commission)
• Public hearing regarding a 90-day suspension of Innholder’s License for 167 Union Street, LLC (the Banner)
• Executive session to consider real property parcel ID 78-9-0
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy for Police Superiors Union

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 of Health will meet to review tobacco violations and approve trash abatement for June 2025. The board will also vote on meeting minutes from February, April, and May 2025.

• Tobacco violations regarding MJDJ Enterprise LLC at 399 Webster St.
• Approval or denial of June 2025 Trash Abatement
• Approval of meeting minutes for February 27, April 22, and May 13, 2025

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)

Conservation Commission

The Rockland Conservation Commission will meet to discuss projects and hearings. The agenda lists one specific project for consideration.

• Notice of Intent (NOI) for 0 Pond St

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding dimensional variances for two residential properties. Both requests involve converting or replacing single-family homes with two-family dwellings.

• 83 Concord Street: Request to convert a single-family dwelling into a two-family dwelling by adding a 1,148 sq. ft. addition
• 568 Hingham Street: Request to tear down a 1,208 sq. ft. single-family dwelling and replace it with a two-family duplex

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee will meet to discuss contract negotiations for the Superintendent. The meeting includes a vote to enter executive session to protect the committee's bargaining position.

• Contract negotiations with non-union personnel (Superintendent)

Board of Water Commissioners

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

• Review of minutes
• Financial report

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)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commission will meet to discuss a possible vote on a boil order. The board will also review high billing disputes for two residents and examine financial and superintendent reports.

• Possible vote on boil order
• High bill review for 38 Hancock St, Abington
• High bill review for 3 Robin Ln, Rockland
• Executive session to finalize Marianne Pappaceno’s contract
• Executive session for contract addendums for Kristel and Tom

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

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition will meet via Zoom to receive updates on budgets and public health operations. The body will discuss updates from the DPH, HMCC, and the coalition planner.

• Budget updates
• DPH updates
• HMCC updates
• Planner BP2 updates

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Executive Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss budget and updates from the Department of Public Health (DPH) and HMCC. The body will also review training and BP2 updates from the Planner.

• Budget updates
• DPH updates
• HMCC updates
• Training and BP2 updates

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to conduct board reorganization and set holiday closure dates. The board will also review the FY26 budget and receive updates on space planning and building projects.

• Board reorganization
• Vote dates for holiday closures
• Request from Rockland CARES for Overdose Awareness Month
• FY26 budget discussion
• Space planning and building updates

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will review financial warrants and the Executive Director's report. The board will consider approvals for electrical work completion at Studley Court and a fee increase for lockouts.

• Vote to approve Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Final Completion for Laracy Electrical (251041 project at Studley Court)
• Proposed increase for lockout charges
• Request to make ACH payments for Rockland Trust credit card
• Assignment of a Board Member for Rockland CDC

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School Building Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on schedule overviews and decision window milestones. These milestones cover various project areas including permitting, design, and technology.

• Vote on schedule overview and decision window milestones
• Discussion of site issues and permitting
• Discussion of MEP/Fire Protection
• Discussion of security and technology
• Discussion of interior finishes and exterior design concepts

Council on Aging (COA)

The Council on Aging will meet to review financial and committee reports. The Director will discuss upcoming closures for Juneteenth and July 4, as well as summer-fall games.

• Financial report review
• Reports from Old Colony Elder Services and Old Colony Planning Council
• Outreach report
• Two Grannies event on 6/26 at 9:30AM

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 Rockland School Committee will meet to accept minutes from May 27, 2025, and hear reports from administrators and school staff. The meeting includes a scheduled appearance by PAC representatives from Esten, Phelps, and Rogers Middle School.

• Acceptance of May 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Reports from administrators, guidance, nurse, and pupil personnel services
• Review of completed fundraisers
• Reports from Esten, Phelps, and High School newsletters

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 will meet virtually to conduct a Foundational Public Health Services review. The meeting features a 'Data-to-Action' presentation by BME Strategies and the Office of Local & Regional Health partners.

• Foundational Public Health Services (FPHS) Review: Data-to-Action presentation

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

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Restoration Advisory Board is meeting to provide updates on environmental cleanup sites at the former Naval Air Station South Weymouth. The session includes a review of meeting notes and a discussion of current action items.

• Update on Former NAS Environmental Cleanup Sites

Plymouth County Advisory Board

The Plymouth County Advisory Board will meet to discuss the budget and vote on financial matters. The session includes updates on the American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) and the Treasurer's office.

• Vote on FY 2026 Revenues
• Vote on FY 2026 Plymouth County Budget
• Vote on Chapter 64D, Deeds Excise Funds: County 60%
• Vote on Chapter 64D, Deeds Excise Funds: Registry of Deeds 40%
• American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) update

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Board of Directors will discuss and possibly vote on amending existing and adopting new administrative, subdivision, and wetlands regulations for NAS South Weymouth. The board will also consider budget transfers for FY2025 and the FY2026 budget.

• Possible vote to amend Administrative, Subdivision, and Wetlands Rules and Regulations for NAS South Weymouth
• Possible vote to adopt new regulations for the Mixed Use Development District and Open Space District
• Possible vote to renew lease for Former Navy Building #114 (194 Memorial Grove Avenue) with Association of Naval Aviation: Patriot Squadron
• Discussion and possible vote on Fiscal Year 2025 budget transfers
• Discussion and possible vote on Fiscal Year 2026 budget

Park Department

The Park Commissioners will meet to discuss updates for several town parks and facilities. The body will also review field permits and associated rates.

• Hartsuff Park
• Bicentennial Park Track
• Spring Street fencing
• Reeds Pond
• Field permits and rates

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on holding a special election on September 13, 2025, regarding fire department capital and building projects. The board will also consider liquor licenses for Rockland Day and various committee appointments.

• Potential vote for special election on 9/13/2025 for Fire Department Ladder Truck Capital Outlay Expenditure Exclusion and Fire Station Building Project Debt Exclusion
• One Day Liquor License requests for Rockland Day (6/14) from Players Sports Bar & Grille, Black Hat Brew Works, and 10th District Brewing Co.
• Reappointment of Robert Mahoney to the South Shore Regional Vocational Technical School Committee
• Housing Production Plan Committee appointments including John Cheney, Jeff Phelps, Margie Carr, George Anderson, and Rick Snee
• Update on Abington & Rockland Joint Water Works from Superintendent Kristel Cameron

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 of Assessors will meet to review financial reports and administrative updates. The body is scheduled to discuss the preliminary tax rate for fiscal year 2026.

• FY26 Preliminary Tax Rate
• DLS Signatory Authority 2025
• Weekly Invoices
• End of Month Reports

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)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a proposal by Rockland FCU. The board will consider a special permit for a bank with a drive-up window and the demolition of a former Burger King.

• Special permit application for a bank with a drive-up window at 157 Market Street
• Proposed demolition of a former Burger King restaurant at 157 Market Street

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will hold a virtual meeting on May 27, 2025, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm. The agenda focuses on planning for Fiscal Year 2026, including an introduction to the FY26 workplan and collaboration on its development, as well as updates on Fiscal Year 2025 progress. There are no public speaking opportunities, and the meeting may adjust its order or go into executive session.

• Introduction to the FY26 Workplan
• FY25 updates (FY25 Updates)
• Regional Public Health Nurse Introduction

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

Planning Board

The Rockland Planning Board will reorganize its structure following the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting and vote on administrative items including minutes approval and vendor payments. No major zoning or land-use decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Board reorganization after Annual Town Meeting
• Approve minutes from March 25, 2025 meeting
• Pay Gannett New England LocaliQ $1,006.94 for advertising
• Pay PGB Engineering $309.75 for Inv# 486A Construction Services Dyer Street
• Pay Secretary $450.00 for ATM May 5 & May 27, 2025

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)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review account balances and follow up on Town Meeting articles regarding the CPC and Lincoln School. The body will also discuss the upcoming sale of 48 Union St. and planning for Rockland Day.

• Review of CPC and Lincoln School articles from Town Meeting
• Discussion on preservation of Doug Ulwick's work and documentation
• Actionable steps regarding the upcoming sale of 48 Union St.
• Planning for Rockland Day
• RHC website update

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will meet to review financial and building rental reports. The committee is scheduled to discuss a paraprofessional contract and school choice applications. Other items include surplus technology and transfer student school ranking.

• Paraprofessional Contract
• School Choice Application
• Surplus Technology
• Transfer Student School Rank - Cheryl Schipper
• Financial and Building Rental Reports

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

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Community Preservation Act Committee will meet to elect officers and approve previous meeting minutes. The committee will also hold a discussion regarding the Hartsuff Park Open Space Use Plan.

• Discussion on Hartsuff Park Open Space Use Plan
• Election of officers

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

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual meeting on May 23, 2025, to decide on a minor modification request for a two-year extension of a comprehensive permit for four single-family homes at 320 Concord Street. The permit was originally issued in 2022 and is set to expire in 2026. The board will also address any other items allowed by law.

• Vote on two-year extension for 40B permit at 320 Concord Street, Rockland, MA 02370
• Extension approved under Chapter 238 of the Acts of 2024, Section 280

South Shore Technical High School

The School Committee and School Building Committee will hold a joint meeting to discuss the FY26 budget and district expansion. The body will vote on the 2025-26 student handbook, out-of-state field trips, and the disposal of surplus equipment.

• Vote on a donation of metals from New England Propeller Inc. valued at approximately $1,500
• Vote on surplus equipment including a 2017 John Deere Gator and various mowers, welders, and lockers
• Vote on out-of-state trips to New England Dragway in NH and SkillsUSA National Competition in GA
• Vote on 2025-26 Student Handbook
• Discussion of FY26 Budget Update and Regional Planning Committee update on district expansion

Select Board

The Select Board will consider annual reappointments for various town committees and boards. The meeting includes a presentation on the Rogers Middle School Civics Project and requests for CDBG project cap waivers.

• Annual reappointments for committees including ADA, Conservation Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals
• Appointments for South Shore Recycling Cooperative, Council on Aging, and Cultural Council
• CDBG Project Cap Waiver Requests for Case #22/23-320 and Case #22/23-319
• Rogers Middle School Civics Project Presentation
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for Clerical, Police Patrol, and Police Officers unions

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)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two virtual public hearings during its May 20, 2025 meeting. One hearing concerns a dimensional variance request to convert a single-family home at 83 Concord Street into a two-family dwelling. The other hearing involves a special permit for a satellite veterinary clinic at 400 Hingham Street. The board will also vote to approve the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes and consider a two-year extension for a 40B permit at 320 Concord Street.

• Dimensional variance for 83 Concord Street to convert single-family home to two-family dwelling
• Special permit for South Coastal Animal Health, LLC satellite veterinary clinic at 400 Hingham Street
• Two-year extension request for 40B permit at 320 Concord Street (expiration extended to June 7, 2028)
• Approval of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Virtual public hearings via Zoom (meeting ID: 899 0015 1472, passcode: 979076) at 7:30 PM and 7:35 PM

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will discuss and vote on selecting an Owner's Project Manager from candidates Weston & Sampson and DPC. The board will also determine interview dates and questions for the Sewer Superintendent position.

• Vote on Owner's Project Manager selection (Weston & Sampson and DPC)
• Discussion and vote on Sewer Superintendent interview questions
• Discussion of candidate interview dates for Sewer Superintendent
• Review of abatement requests and drainlayer renewals

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 Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commissioners held an emergency meeting on May 16, 2025, to discuss a boil order and response. The board voted unanimously to allow Superintendent Cameron to take any actions necessary for compliance with MA DEP and to protect public health. The meeting adjourned at 4:00 PM.

• Unanimous vote to authorize Superintendent Cameron to take all necessary actions for MA DEP compliance and resident health and safety
• Board discussed the active boil order and response strategy
• Emergency meeting held at 366 Centre Ave, Rockland, MA

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 on Aging will meet to approve previous minutes and review financial, outreach, and director reports. The body will also discuss the OCES 2026 delegate and Mental Health Awareness activities.

• Financial report review
• Reports from Old Colony Elder Services and Old Colony Planning Council
• OCES 2026 delegate discussion
• May 19 Mental Health Awareness 'wear green day'

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 Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to approve minutes from April 9, receive reports from the library director and treasurer, and discuss the FY26 budget, space planning, and building updates. They will also review the recent annual election and town meeting. The meeting is primarily procedural with ongoing business items.

• Approval of minutes from April 9, 2025
• Discussion of FY26 budget
• Space planning update
• Building updates
• Annual Election and Town Meeting review

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will review and vote on HUD Fair Market Rent updates and payment standards effective June 1, 2025. The board will also consider votes regarding the Garden Terrace CFP and Environmental Review costs.

• Vote on payment standards effective June 1, 2025
• Vote on Garden Terrace CFP review
• Vote on Garden Terrace Environmental Review cost
• Discussion of laundry room at Studley Court
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and bank signatories

Board of Water Commissioners

The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commission will reorganize, review minutes, and set the next meeting date. They will discuss the Oak Street road condition in Abington and receive a PFAS project update. The board may also consider future discussions with SWNAS developers/engineers and hold an executive session for contract negotiations.

• Oak Street, Abington road condition discussion
• PFAS project update and discussion
• Future discussions with SWNAS Developers/Engineers – possible vote
• Executive session for administrative assistant to superintendent contract negotiations
• Financial report and superintendent report

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to reorganize the board and review meeting minutes. The agenda also includes a review of the financial report.

• Board reorganization
• Review of financial report

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 Rockland Board of Health will meet on May 13, 2025, to discuss and potentially adopt local regulations for residential kitchens under 105 CMR 590. The board will also vote on trash abatements, approve meeting minutes, reorganize the board, and discuss the health agent's vacation and the refuse contract. No financial figures or specific project names are mentioned on the agenda.

• Adoption of local regulations for residential kitchens (105 CMR 590) – approve/deny
• Trash abatements for May – approve/deny
• Refuse contract discussion
• Reorganization of the Board of Health
• Health agent vacation request – approve/deny

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)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss several projects and hearings. The agenda includes reviews for properties on Myrtle Street, Pond Street, and Dyer Street.

• 175 Myrtle St-RDA
• 0 Pond St-NOI
• Dyer St partial COC DEP 273-0411 and DEP 273-0412

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will meet on May 12, 2025 to approve minutes, hear a curriculum presentation, and receive monthly reports. New business includes ratification of cafeteria and custodial contracts.

• Acceptance of minutes from April 28, 2025
• Esten Early Childhood Center Curriculum Corner presentation
• Monthly reports from administrators, guidance, nurse, and pupil personnel services
• Completed fundraisers (old business)
• Cafeteria contract ratification and custodial contract ratification

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Southfield Redevelopment Authority is meeting to discuss routine business including approval of prior minutes and a treasurer's report. Key items are a Fiscal Year 2025 Year-To-Date Appropriation Expenditure Report and a Fiscal Year 2026 Draft Budget. The meeting is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings noted.

• Approve minutes from May 2, 2024 meeting
• Treasurer's Report: FY2025 Year-To-Date Appropriation Expenditure Report
• Treasurer's Report: FY2026 Draft Budget

Southfield Redevelopment Authority

The Board of Directors will receive a project update from Turquoise Southfield NR LLC. The body will discuss and potentially vote to amend or repeal regulations regarding design, sustainability, housing, and health codes.

• Project update from Turquoise Southfield NR LLC
• Proposed regulations for Mixed-Use Development District and Open Space District
• Possible vote to amend Architectural and Urban Design Standards and Guidelines
• Possible vote to amend Sustainability Standards and Guidelines
• Possible vote to repeal General Municipal Codes and Health Regulations for NAS South Weymouth

Cultural Council

The Rockland Cultural Council will hold a routine administrative meeting to discuss organizational matters. Topics include new members, election of a treasurer, potential co-chair, and review of the Mass Cultural Council education unit and LCC toolkit. The council will also consider priorities and guidelines due in August, fundraising ideas, a community survey on program preferences, and proposed subcommittees.

• Treasurer election and need for co-chair
• Review of MassCulturalCouncil.org education unit and LCC toolkit
• Priorities and guidelines due in August
• Discussion of fundraising ideas
• Survey of Rockland residents for program preferences

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)

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational Technical High School General Advisory Committee will meet remotely via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the November 6, 2024 meeting, a program overview, and reports from committee chairs. No specific budgetary or policy items are listed.

• Approval of minutes from November 6, 2024 meeting (vote)
• Program overview presentation
• Reports from General Advisory Committee Chairs
• Vote to adjourn

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing and vote on a one-day liquor license for Players Sports Bar & Grille at Veterans Memorial Stadium for a Recreation Department event. They will also receive an update on required improvements to 167 Union Street LLC (The Banner) and make appointments to the Open Space & Recreation Plan Update Committee. Additional items include approving April 15 meeting minutes and following up on Town Meeting.

• One-day liquor license for Players Sports Bar & Grille, Veterans Memorial Stadium, May 10 (rain date May 11), 6:30–9:30 p.m. for Recreation Dept. Adult Easter Egg Hunt
• Update on required improvements to 167 Union Street LLC d/b/a The Banner
• Appointments to Open Space & Recreation Plan Update Committee (members from ADA Commission, Select Board, Conservation Commission, Council on Aging, Open Space Committee, Recreation, School Committee, Youth Commission, Parks, and a resident)
• Town Meeting follow-up discussion
• Approval of minutes from April 15, 2025

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 of Assessors will meet to approve the minutes from the April 22, 2025 meeting. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss an assessor contract.

• Approval of 4/22/2025 meeting minutes
• Executive session regarding assessor contract discussion

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)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings on two variance petitions: a lot redivision at 250-252 Reed Street (applicant seeks to reduce lot area for redivision via a Chapter 40A §6 Finding) and a dimensional variance at 421 Forest Street (applicants seek to widen an internal access driveway). The board will also discuss meeting minutes and proposed zoning bylaw changes.

• Lot redivision variance at 250-252 Reed Street – reduce lot area by 5,080 sq ft for redivision of three lots
• Dimensional variance at 421 Forest Street – widen internal access driveway from 17 ft to 20 ft and reduce setback to 7 ft from northerly property line
• Discussion of proposed Zoning Bylaw changes
• Review and vote to approve past meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss the Special/Annual Town Meeting Warrant. No other specific items are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Special/Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Planning Board

The Planning Board meeting is replaced by the board's attendance at the Special Town Meeting and Annual Town Meeting. These meetings are scheduled for May 5, 2025, at the Rockland High School Auditorium.

• Special Town Meeting at 7:00pm
• Annual Town Meeting at 7:15pm

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will meet to discuss the Special/Annual Town Meeting Warrant. No other specific items or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of Special/Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Community Preservation Act Committee will meet to review warrant articles for Town Meeting and discuss committee membership. The body will also review project updates and officer elections.

• Review of CPC Warrant Articles for Town Meeting
• Discussion of combined fence project for Spring St., Little League Fields, and Jefferson school
• Discussion of study being conducted on Jefferson
• Resignation of Peter Ewell
• Expiration of Steve O’Donnell's appointment

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 Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will conduct interviews with Weston & Sampson and DPC for Owner's Project Manager (OPM) services. The board will also discuss 421 Forest Street and review administrative updates.

• Interviews for OPM with Weston & Sampson
• Interview for OPM with DPC
• Discussion regarding 421 Forest Street
• Review of abatement requests and drainlayer renewals

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)

Board of Health

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will meet to review FY25 planning, including hiring and digitization updates. The board will also conduct an FPHS review check-in and a spend-down check-in for the fiscal year.

• FPHS Review Check-In
• FY25 Digitization Updates
• FY25 Hiring Updates
• FY25 Spend-Down Check-In
• Health Communications Requests

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review account activity and balances. The body will discuss the status of the Beal St Cemetery and provide updates on several preservation projects.

• Review of Treasurer's Report account activity and balances
• CPC updates on GAR Sketchbook, Tramp House Phase 3, Old Town Cemetery, and Newspaper Collection preservation
• Discussion of Beal St Cemetery status and next steps
• Update on Lincoln Street School
• Planning for Rockland Day

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will meet on April 28, 2025, to discuss and potentially approve the 2025/2026 school calendar and school choice plans. They will also review financial reports for the school department, student activities, and food services, as well as hear updates on completed fundraisers and the Phelps Elementary curriculum.

• Approval of 2025/2026 Rockland Public Schools calendar
• Discussion of 2025/2026 School Choice
• Financial reports for School Department, RHS Student Activities, Rogers Middle School Student Activities, and Food Services
• Phelps Elementary Curriculum Corner presentation
• Completed fundraisers report

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)

Rockland Fire Station Building Committee

The Rockland Fire Station Building Committee will meet to discuss preparations for an upcoming Town Meeting presentation and public outreach efforts. No votes or decisions on specific proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Discuss Town Meeting presentation
• Discuss public outreach before Town Meeting

Open Space

The Rockland Open Space Committee will meet to discuss routine administrative items and several open space topics. Key items include an update on the Amenities Plan for the former South Weymouth Naval Air Station (SWNAS), the Annual Town Clean Up, and the Open Space/Recreation Plan. The committee will also review correspondence from the Select Board.

• Annual Town Clean Up planning
• Open Space / Recreation Plan discussion
• Owner Unknown Properties review
• Amenities Plan update for former SWNAS
• Discussion of email correspondences from Select Board

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

Park Department

The Rockland Park Commissioners will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss several park-related items, including Hartsuff Park, Town Forest, a storage container for fencing, security cameras for the stadium, and field rates. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Vote to accept minutes from March 31 and April 16, 2025
• Discussion of Hartsuff Park
• Discussion of Town Forest
• Storage container for fencing
• Security cameras for stadium and field rates

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Rockland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a virtual public hearing on a request from Shinglemill, LLC to amend a previously granted comprehensive permit. The proposed modifications involve the Colby Street sewer connection, an expanded parking area, and a retaining wall at properties on Pond Street, Wilson Street, and Colby Street. The meeting includes only this substantive item along with procedural open session and adjournment.

• Public hearing on Shinglemill, LLC's request to modify a comprehensive permit for 0 Pond Street, 152 Wilson Street, and 0 Colby Street, covering a sewer connection, parking area expansion, and retaining wall

Board of Health

The Rockland Board of Health will meet to vote on trash abatement requests for March and April and approve meeting minutes from February and March. The board will also discuss a tobacco violation at Sam’s Food and Smoke Shop. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.

• Trash abatements for March and April (approve/deny)
• Approval of February and March meeting minutes
• Tobacco violation discussion at Sam’s Food and Smoke Shop

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 Rockland Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, weekly invoices, and decide on FY25 real estate exemption applications. The director will provide an update, and the board will enter executive session to review FY25 real estate and personal property applications under state law.

• Approve meeting minutes from March 4 and April 1, 2025
• Approve/deny FY25 real estate exemption applications
• Director of Assessing update to the board
• Executive session under M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a)(6) to review FY25 real estate and personal property applications
• Weekly invoices approval

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)

Charter Review

The Charter Review Committee will meet to present and discuss proposed charter amendments. These amendments are scheduled for a vote at the May 5, 2025, Annual Town Meeting.

• Presentation and discussion of proposed charter amendments for the May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting

Charter Review

The Charter Review Committee will meet to present and discuss proposed charter amendments. These amendments are scheduled for a vote at the May 5, 2025, Annual Town Meeting.

• Discussion of proposed charter amendments for the May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting

South Shore Technical High School

The joint meeting of the School Committee and School Building Committee will hold a public hearing on School Choice and vote on the determination for 2025-2026. Other votes include a position on vocational admissions regulations, approval of an out-of-state field trip, acceptance of a donation, and declaring equipment surplus. Routine items include approval of minutes, treasurer's report, and building committee invoices and project updates.

• Public hearing and vote on School Choice Determination for 2025-2026
• Vote on position on vocational admissions regulations
• Vote on out-of-state field trip: Outdoor Adventure Club whitewater rafting in Maine, May 15-16, 2025
• Donation from Everett's Auto Parts: fenders, doors, bumpers for vehicle wrapping training
• Surplus of Primeline 175 ton hydraulic press brake from Metal Fab Welding

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District Committee's Regional Planning Subcommittee will meet to discuss potential expansion of district membership.

• Discussion of Potential District Membership Expansion

Board of Water Commissioners

The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commissioners will hold a meeting on April 16, 2025, to discuss and potentially vote on several items including a fee schedule adjustment, water allotment requests for 10 Railroad St. and shovel-ready projects, a May 1 water conservation proposal, and ADU tap inspections. The board will also review minutes, financial reports, and superintendent updates. No dollar amounts or specific fee changes are listed in the agenda.

• 10 Railroad St., Abington water allotment & possible vote
• Fee schedule adjustment & possible vote
• Shovel ready projects water allotment vote
• May 1, 2025 Water Conservation & possible vote
• ADU Tap Inspections & possible vote

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

• Review of minutes
• Financial report

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)

Park Department

The Rockland Park Commissioners will vote on March 31 meeting minutes and discuss several operational items including scoreboard updates, field signage and policies, ongoing project updates, a job posting, an Open Space mediation letter regarding Airbase fields, field permits, commissioners' duties, Town Forrest matters, and department policies. No financial actions or major policy changes are on the agenda.

• Vote on meeting minutes of March 31, 2025
• Scoreboard updates, field signage and policies
• Open Space- Airbase mediation letter for fields
• Field Permits
• Job Posting update

Select Board

The Rockland Select Board will consider appointments to the Cultural Council and Old Colony Elder Services, a one-day liquor license request, and a request to hold Memorial Day observances. They are also slated to discuss the Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrant and the FY26 budget, along with a regional MWRA water supply study update.

• Appointment of Michelle Frawley to the Cultural Council
• Appointment of Victoria Deibel to Old Colony Elder Services Board of Directors
• One-day liquor license request for 4th Floor Artists, Sandpaper Factory, 83 East Water Street, April 26-27, 12:00pm-5:00pm
• Request to hold Memorial Day Observance on Monday, May 26, 2025
• Discussion of Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrant and FY26 Budget

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)

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will meet to review FY25 planning, including hiring updates and nursing supply requests. The body will also conduct an FPHS review check-in and discuss health communications.

• FY25 hiring updates
• Review of nursing supply requests
• FPHS review check-in
• Introduction to health communications

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)

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will discuss the 2025/2026 school calendar and a proposed rate increase for the Rockland Daycare. The meeting includes a first reading of the Rockland Daycare Parent Handbook and a review of the summer program handbook.

• Rockland Daycare Rate Increase Proposal
• First Reading of Rockland Daycare Parent Handbook
• 2025/2026 RPS School Calendar
• Sale of surplus legacy band shells (stage risers)
• Rockland Daycare Summer Program Handbook

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)

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional Vocational School District's Regional Planning Subcommittee will meet to discuss potential expansion of district membership. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of adding new member communities, followed by a vote to adjourn.

• Discussion of potential district membership expansion

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition meets via Zoom to discuss budget updates, state and regional updates from DPH and HMCC, and upcoming training exercises including a Mass Maritime Tabletop Exercise, HEI Workshop, and TNA/Framework Workshop. A concurrence vote is scheduled under old/new business.

• Concurrence Vote under old/new business
• Mass Maritime Tabletop Exercise training update
• HEI Workshop and TNA/Framework Workshop updates
• Budget updates from the coalition
• DPH and HMCC general updates

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition meets to approve minutes, review budget items (TranslateLive and April Budget Mod), and receive updates from DPH, HMCC, and planners. Training events including a Mass Maritime Tabletop Exercise and HEI Workshop are discussed. The meeting includes a concurrence discussion on old/new business.

• TranslateLive service review and April Budget Mod discussed
• Mass Maritime Tabletop Exercise update
• HEI Workshop and TNA/Framework Workshop planning
• Concurrence Discussion under old/new business

Rockland Fire Station Building Committee

The committee will present a Fire Station Facts Presentation at a public forum, followed by a question-and-answer session. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.

• Public forum for Fire Station Facts Presentation
• Question-and-answer session with attendees

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will meet to review reports from the Library Director and Treasurer. The board is discussing the FY26 budget, space planning, and building updates.

• FY26 budget discussion
• Federal funding update
• Space planning update
• Building updates

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will discuss and possibly vote on updated Fair Market Rents (FMR) from HUD effective July 1, 2025, a cost increase for one unit under EOHLC 251041, and temporary housing for the Pembroke Housing Authority due to a fire. The board will also review the Garden Terrace CFP for a vote in May. Reports on vacancies (0 at Garden Terrace, 1 at Studley Court) and 152 active Section 8 vouchers are on the agenda.

• Vote on updated HUD Fair Market Rents (effective July 1, 2025)
• Vote on EOHLC 251041 cost increase for one unit
• Review of Garden Terrace CFP (comment period until April 14, 2025; vote in May)
• Vote on temporary housing for Pembroke Housing Authority due to fire
• Section 8 active vouchers: 152; vacancies: 0 at Garden Terrace, 1 at Studley Court

Council on Aging (COA)

The Council on Aging will meet to review financial reports and updates from Old Colony Elder Services and the Old Colony Planning Council. The Director will also provide updates on upcoming community events and staff training.

• Review of financial report
• Reports from Old Colony Elder Services and Old Colony Planning Council
• Community clean up day scheduled for April 26, 9AM-11AM
• Staff training on April 15 resulting in 1PM closing
• Mental health awareness event on May 19

Conservation Commission

The Rockland Conservation Commission will meet on April 8, 2025 to consider requests for continuances to May 13 for two projects: 175 Myrtle St and 0 Pond St. No other substantive business is listed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• 175 Myrtle St — RDA requested continuance to May 13, 2025
• 0 Pond St — NOI requested continuance to May 13, 2025

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition is holding a routine meeting via Zoom. The agenda includes budget updates, state and HMCC updates, training exercises (Mass Maritime Tabletop, HEI Workshop, TNA/Framework Workshop), and a concurrence vote on old/new business. No specific dollar amounts or action items beyond the vote are listed.

• Concurrence vote on old/new business
• Budget updates
• Mass Maritime Tabletop Exercise training update
• HEI Workshop training update
• TNA/Framework Workshop training update

Charter Review

The Charter Review Committee will review amendments previously presented at the May 2024 Annual Town Meeting and discuss proposed amendments for the upcoming May 2025 Annual Town Meeting. The meeting also includes time for other business not reasonably anticipated.

• Review of charter amendments from May 6, 2024 Annual Town Meeting
• Discussion of charter amendments recommended for May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting

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 Technical High School

The South Shore Technical High School School Council will vote on the 2025-26 School Improvement Plan and review draft cell phone procedures for the upcoming school year. The council will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss a book group for 'The Anxious Generation'.

• Approve 2025-26 School Improvement Plan
• Review draft of 2025-26 cell phone procedures
• Share details of book group for 'The Anxious Generation'
• Review and approve minutes from February meeting

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a remotely conducted continuance public hearing for deliberations only. The board is considering a petition from N&M RE Holdings LLC regarding a proposed industrial project.

• Deliberation on a Special Permit and Use Variance for a 7,000 square foot warehouse and contractor yard at 1119 and 1059 Rear Union Street

Select Board

The Select Board will continue a public hearing on potential modification, suspension, revocation, or cancellation of the innholder's license for The Banner at 167 Union Street. They will also consider a one-day liquor license for Players Sports Bar & Grille for an adult Easter egg hunt, appoint Roksana Cappiella to the Cultural Council, and discuss the FY26 budget and the Annual & Special Town Meeting warrant. The board will enter executive session to review minutes and discuss National Opioid Litigation.

• Continuation of public hearing on potential modification, suspension, revocation, or cancellation of innholder's license for The Banner (167 Union Street)
• One-day liquor license for Players Sports Bar & Grille, Veterans Memorial Stadium, April 26, 2025
• Appointment of Roksana Cappiella to the Cultural Council
• FY26 Budget discussion (if needed)
• Annual & Special Town Meeting Warrant discussion

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)

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will hold a hybrid meeting to approve past meeting minutes and receive announcements. The main discussion will focus on FY25 planning, including a digitization review, hiring updates, and spending. There will be no public participation in speaking.

• Approval of past meeting minutes
• FPHS Review Check-In
• Digitization review as part of FY25 planning
• Hiring updates for the alliance
• FY25 spending discussion

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

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider approving or denying FY25 real estate exemption applications, along with routine approval of meeting minutes and weekly invoices. The meeting also includes an executive session to review a specific abatement application and pending Appellate Tax Board cases, as well as contract discussions for the assessor.

• Approve/Deny FY25 Real Estate Exemption Applications
• Executive Session: Review of FY25 RE/PP Abatement Application #12 and pending ATB cases
• Executive Session: Assessor contract discussion
• Approve Meeting Minutes from 3/4/2025
• Weekly Invoices review

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 will hold a regular meeting to review account activity and discuss several ongoing projects funded by the Community Preservation Committee (CPC), including the GAR Sketchbook, Tramp House Phase 3, Old Town Cemetery, and newspaper preservation. The commission will also decide whether to post digitized videos from WRPS on YouTube, review a new printer/scanner, and plan for a website transition to town hosting. Other topics include the status of Beal St Cemetery, house plaque blanks and lettering options, and preparation for Rockland Day.

• CPC update on GAR Sketchbook, Tramp House Phase 3, Old Town Cemetery, and Newspaper Collection preservation
• Review of WRPS digitized videos for decision on posting to YouTube
• Discussion of Beal St Cemetery status and next steps
• Review of RHC house plaques: status of blanks, lettering options, unfilled requests
• Planning for Rockland Day

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)

Park Department

The Rockland Park Department will vote on meeting minutes from March 3, 12, and 19, and discuss permits, field updates, scoreboard and advertising signage. Ongoing projects such as fence and track improvements will be reviewed, along with a job posting for a new hire. The board will also discuss motions made at the March 19 meeting.

• Vote on meeting minutes from March 3, 12, and 19
• Permits and field updates
• Scoreboard, advertising, and field signage updates
• Update on fence and track projects
• Discussion on job posting for new hire

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to review and potentially approve the February meeting minutes. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Approval of February meeting minutes

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 Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to discuss OPM and sewer rates. The meeting also includes planning for future sessions.

• OPM discussion
• Rate discussion

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)

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will meet to test voting machines for the Annual Town Election scheduled for April 12, 2025. The meeting is a required procedural step to certify the equipment. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Testing of voting machines for the April 12, 2025 Annual Town Election

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will meet to conduct voting machine testing for the Annual Town Election scheduled for April 12, 2025. The meeting includes only this procedural item.

• Voting machine testing for the Annual Town Election on April 12, 2025

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will meet on March 26, 2025, at 9:00 am in the H. Bernard Monahan Meeting Room at Town Hall. The sole purpose is to test voting machines for the Annual Town Election scheduled for April 12, 2025. No other business is listed.

• Testing of voting machines for the April 12, 2025 Annual Town Election

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and consider a request from Shinglemill, LLC for a determination that a proposed change to a previously approved comprehensive permit is insubstantial. The amendment seeks a waiver from a zoning bylaw section and would modify a decision filed September 11, 2024.

• Discussion and proposed vote on Shinglemill, LLC's request for Determination of Insubstantial Change to Modified Decision of Comprehensive Permit under 760 CMR 56.05(11)
• Proposed deminimus amendment to grant a waiver from §407-3 of the Zoning By-law

South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance

The South Shore 5 Public Health Alliance will meet virtually to review and discuss quotes for digitization services. No public participation is allowed. The meeting is brief and focused on this single agenda item.

• Review of digitization quotes (no amounts or vendors specified in agenda)

Planning Board

The Rockland Planning Board will hold a public hearing on proposed Zoning By-Law changes regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), Common Lots, and changes to Accessory Structure Setback Requirements for the May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting. Following the hearing, the board will review a site plan for a 2,250-square-foot warehouse/storage building at 421 Forest Street. Administrative items include approving past meeting minutes and approving payments totaling $494.02 to vendors and the secretary.

• Public hearing on zoning by-law changes for ADUs, common lots, and accessory structure setbacks
• Site plan review for a 2,250 sq ft warehouse/storage building at 421 Forest Street (Map 14 Lot 79)
• Approve minutes from February 25, 2025 meeting
• Pay $226.55 to PGB Engineering for construction services at 333-343 Weymouth Street
• Pay $225.00 to Secretary for March 25, 2025 meeting

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)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review account activity and balances, and discuss updates on several Community Preservation Committee (CPC) sponsored projects including the GAR Sketchbook, Tramp House Phase 3, Old Town Cemetery, and Newspaper Collection preservation. They will also consider whether to post digitized videos from WRPS on YouTube and discuss the Beal St Cemetery status. Other administrative items include a new printer/scanner, website transition, house plaques, and planning for Rockland Day.

• CPC update on GAR Sketchbook, Tramp House Phase 3, Old Town Cemetery, Newspaper Collection preservation
• Review of WRPS digitized videos for possible YouTube posting
• Discussion of Beal St Cemetery status and next steps
• Review of house plaques (blanks, lettering, unfilled requests)
• Confirmation of Finance Committee appearance and review of prior appearance

Community Preservation Act (CPA)

The Rockland Community Preservation Act Committee will meet to consider the FY26 revenue disbursement and receive updates on several projects funded through the CPA. Items include the Bicentennial Track Project, Housing Authority Generator Project, Beal Cemetery Project, and Spring Street Fields Fence Replacement. The committee will also discuss membership changes and other ongoing projects.

• FY26 Revenue Disbursement
• Bicentennial Track Project
• Housing Authority Generator Project
• Beal Cemetery Project
• Spring Street Fields Fence Replacement Project Update

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)

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will meet on March 24, 2025, to discuss the FY26 Operating and Capital Budget as an old business item and consider a new secretaries contract. They will also receive financial and departmental reports, and address summer programming and a new fundraiser.

• FY26 Operating and Capital Budget discussion
• Secretaries Contract consideration
• Last day of EECC set for June 9, 2025
• Summer Programming 2025 Out of School
• New Fundraiser proposal

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)

Sewer Commission

The Rockland Board of Sewer Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, discuss an abatement request for 23 Millbrook Drive, consider drainlayer renewals, and receive updates from Weston & Sampson, Superintendent David Taylor, and Veolia. Items also include discussion of 52 Gardner Avenue and an OPM discussion.

• Abatement request at 23 Millbrook Drive
• Drainlayer renewal(s)
• Discussion of 52 Gardner Avenue
• Weston & Sampson update (Frank Occhipinitti / Kin Wong)
• OPM discussion

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)

Park Department

The Rockland Park Department will meet with representatives from Youth Softball and Baseball to finalize the field schedule for the upcoming season. The board will also discuss permits, field and fence project updates, the Futures Baseball League, and potential advertising at Veterans Memorial Stadium.

• Meeting with Youth Softball and Baseball to develop field schedule
• Permits and field updates
• Ongoing field and fence project updates
• Discussion on Futures Baseball League
• Discussion on advertising at Veterans Memorial Stadium

South Shore Technical High School

The School Committee and School Building Committee will hold a joint meeting to review financial reports and project updates. The School Committee will vote on budget transfers and the acceptance of equipment and vehicle donations.

• Vote on budget transfers
• Vote on Carpentry field trip to Rhode Island Convention Center on March 28, 2025
• Donations of equipment from Accurounds in Avon
• Donations of 2012 Ford Explorer and 2010 Ford Ranger from MA DOT
• Donations of coolant and differential machines from Quirk Chrysler Jeep

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Vocational Technical High School's Spring Program Advisory Committee meets to discuss proposed admissions policy changes, MSBA-related shop layout and equipment, and the FY26 budget and long-term capital needs. The committee will also vote on the department chairperson for the 2025-26 school year.

• Review/discuss proposed shop layout and current shop equipment related to MSBA project
• Discuss proposed changes to admissions policy and how to communicate concerns to the board
• Review proposed FY26 budget and capital requests for FY28 and beyond
• Vote on department chairperson for 2025-26 school year
• Review current co-op placements for classes of 2025 and 2026

Select Board

The Rockland Select Board will meet on March 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM in the H. Bernard Monahan Memorial Room at Town Hall. The agenda includes routine items like minutes approval and town administrator reports, but the most consequential discussion is a public hearing on a National Grid proposal to install a new utility pole at the intersection of Summit Street and Myrtle Street.

• Public hearing on National Grid new pole installation at Summit Street and Myrtle Street
• One-day liquor license for Trinity Episcopal Church on 3/30/25
• Vote to designate Recreation Committee members as Special Municipal Employees
• Overview of FY26 Capital Plan and Veterans-related Town Meeting warrant articles
• Continuation of public hearing on potential modification of Innholder's License at 167 Union Street

The Select Board unanimously extended the suspension of the Innholder's License for 167 Union Street, LLC d/b/a The Banner, setting a mandatory review on 4/1/25 and a compliance completion deadline of 4/15/25. The board also approved the FY26 Capital Plan, a one-day liquor license for Trinity Episcopal Church, and several appointments and motions. The FY26 budget was discussed, with a consensus to support the Town Administrator's recommendation to fund a $300,000 school request by cutting highway and school articles.

• Approved new pole installation at Summit and Myrtle Streets (unanimous)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Trinity Episcopal Church (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Molly Growth-Ong to Recreation Committee (unanimous)
• Designated Recreation Committee members as Special Municipal Employees (unanimous)
• Approved OSRP Subcommittee plan with individual applicants to go before Select Board (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 Capital Plan as presented (unanimous)
• Approved addition of checkoff box to excise tax bills for veterans donations (unanimous)
• Extended Banner liquor license suspension to 4/15/25 with mandatory review on 4/1/25 (unanimous)

Open Space

The Rockland Open Space Committee will meet to discuss the Open Space and Recreation Plan, three unknown-owner parcels on Beech Street, and an update on the Union Point Amenities Plan. The committee will also cover routine administration, correspondence, and the annual town clean-up.

• Discussion of the Open Space and Recreation Plan
• Discussion of 3 owner-unknown parcels on Beech Street
• Union Point Amenities Plan update
• Discussion of the Annual Town Clean-Up
• Minutes, administration, and correspondence items

The Rockland Open Space Committee approved the minutes from the 2/24/25 meeting and discussed a $30,000 line item request for the upcoming renewal of the Open Space and Recreation Plan. The Town Planner noted that the Commonwealth will provide $20,000 for an Open Space and Housing Production Plan, with funds to be expended by 7/1/25. The committee also discussed potential land gifts from a developer, a survey of owner-unknown parcels, and upcoming town cleanup efforts. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of 2/24/25 meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed $30,000 line item request for Open Space and Recreation Plan renewal
• Noted $20,000 Commonwealth grant for Open Space and Housing Production Plan
• Discussed potential gift of parcels from 1119 Union Street project
• Agreed to work on survey of owner-unknown parcels off Beech Street
• Discussed providing list of desired amenities to Select Board for Union Point

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit and use variance for a warehouse and contractor yard. The board will also consider a request for a minor amendment to a previous decision for Shinglemill, LLC.

• Public hearing for N&M RE Holdings LLC to construct a 7,000 square foot warehouse and contractor yard at 1119 and 1059 Rear Union Street
• Request for a use variance to allow access from Union Street through a residential zoning district
• Proposed vote on a request by Shinglemill, LLC for a determination of insubstantial change to a modified decision

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Coalition is meeting to receive updates on budget, state DPH, HMCC, and planner training. No votes or action items are scheduled; the agenda consists entirely of routine reports and old/new business.

• No specific proposals, rezonings, contracts, or dollar amounts are on the agenda; meeting is procedural

Region 5C Public Health Emergency Preparedness Full Coalition

The Executive Committee will meet to review budget and training updates. The session includes reports from the Department of Public Health (DPH) and the Health Management Coordination Center (HMCC).

• Budget updates
• DPH general updates
• HMCC general updates
• Planner training updates

Rockland Fire Station Building Committee

The committee will review minutes from August 2024 and February 2025, discuss scheduling of upcoming public meetings and presentations, and handle other business. The agenda is largely procedural with no votes on contracts, designs, or funding.

• Review of meeting minutes from 8/1/2024 and 2/13/2025
• Discussion of upcoming public meetings
• Discussion of presentations

Council on Aging (COA)

The Rockland Council on Aging will meet on March 12, 2025, to handle routine business including approval of minutes, financial reports, and committee updates. The director's report covers planned activities: April volunteer appreciation, an Encore trip, and May mental health awareness. A discussion period for unanticipated items is also scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from previous meeting
• Financial report
• Committee reports from Old Colony Elder Services and Old Colony Planning Council
• Director's report: April volunteer appreciation, Encore trip, May mental health awareness
• Discussion of items not reasonably anticipated

The Rockland Council on Aging met on March 12, 2025, and approved the minutes from the previous meeting and the financial report, both unanimously. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, with updates on upcoming events and administrative matters.

• Approved February 12, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved financial report (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Park Department

The Park Department will meet with the Futures Baseball league on March 12, 2025, at Veterans Memorial Stadium to review the facility for potential use by a baseball team. No other items are on the agenda.

• Meeting with Futures Baseball league to review Veterans Memorial Stadium for baseball team use.

The Rockland Park Department met with representatives from the Futures Baseball League and other team owners for a tour of the Stadium. They discussed seating, field modifications, and alcohol licenses, with the Town Administrator clarifying that alcohol licensing must go through the Town. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was informational

Board of Library Trustees

The Board of Library Trustees will hold a regular meeting to discuss reports from the director, financial/budget, and treasurer. New business includes a proposal for donating discarded books. Old business covers the Union Street entrance discussion, director's evaluation, FY26 budget, space planning, and building updates.

• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2025
• Donating discarded books (new business)
• Union Street entrance discussion
• Director's evaluation
• FY26 budget discussion

Rockland Housing Authority

The Rockland Housing Authority will meet to review financial reports and warrants. The board is scheduled to vote on and sign EOHLC CFA Amendment #12 regarding In Place Turnover Funds.

• Vote and signature for EOHLC CFA Amendment #12
• AP Warrant
• Section 8 Warrant
• Report of 152 active Section 8 vouchers
• Report of vacancies at Garden Terrace (1 unit) and Studley Ct (1 unit)

South Shore Technical High School

The South Shore Regional School District Committee's Regional Planning Subcommittee will meet to approve minutes from past meetings (2019-2024), review a recently approved Regional Agreement Amendment, and discuss potential expansion of district membership. The discussion on membership expansion is an agenda item, with no vote scheduled at this meeting.

• Approval of minutes from multiple past meetings (2019-2024)
• Review of recently approved Regional Agreement Amendment
• Discussion of potential district membership expansion

Board of Water Commissioners

The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review financial and superintendent reports. The session includes a review of previous meeting minutes and the scheduling of the next meeting.

• Review of minutes
• Financial report
• Superintendent report

The Abington & Rockland Joint Board of Water Commission met on March 11, 2025, and approved the purchase of a touch screen TV for the conference room. A request from an Abington project for a donated hydrant was denied. The board also discussed water supply concerns for Southfield Redevelopment projects and set the next meeting for April 16, 2025.

• Approved purchase of touch screen TV for conference room (unanimous)
• Denied request for donated hydrant from Abington project
• Accepted minutes from January 14, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted Financial Report (unanimous)

Board of Water Commissioners

The Rockland Board of Water Commissioners is holding a routine meeting to review previous meeting minutes and discuss a financial report. No major decisions, rezonings, or contracts are on the agenda. The meeting includes commissioner comments and acknowledgments.

• Review of meeting minutes
• Discussion of financial report
• Commissioner comments and acknowledgments

The Rockland Board of Water Commission met on March 11, 2025, and unanimously approved the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting. The board also reviewed and unanimously approved the Financial Report, with the Superintendent noting she is monitoring the police detail line. The next meeting was set for April 16, 2025, at 3:30 PM, and the meeting was adjourned at 3:32 PM.

• Approved the minutes from the January 14, 2025 meeting.
• Approved the Financial Report.
• Set the next meeting date for April 16, 2025, at 3:30 PM.
• Adjourned the meeting at 3:32 PM.

Charter Review

The Charter Review Committee is meeting to review amendments from the May 6, 2024 Annual Town Meeting. The committee will discuss potential amendments to recommend for the May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting and consult with Town Counsel.

• Review of charter amendments from May 6, 2024 Annual Town Meeting
• Discussion of potential amendments for May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting
• Consultation with Town Counsel regarding charter amendments

The Rockland Charter Review Committee met and discussed amendments for the May 5 Town Meeting. They recommended keeping current elected positions as is, and revised the recall process for elected officials to include sworn affidavit language, aligning it with state rules. The committee also reviewed articles related to the Town Administrator position, marking them as re-submitted, revised and re-submitted, or removed. No other business was discussed, and the meeting adjourned at 7:59 PM.

• Recommended keeping current elected positions as is
• Revised recall process to include sworn affidavit language
• Reviewed Town Administrator articles, marking as re-submitted, revised, or removed

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will hold a public hearing on the FY26 budget, then discuss and possibly vote on new fundraisers, graduation procedures, a policy change regarding firearms, school choice applications, and the FY26 capital plan. Reports from administrators, guidance, nursing, and pupil services are also scheduled.

• Public Hearing on FY26 Budget
• Discussion of 'Important Change Regarding Firearms'
• 2025 Graduation Procedure
• New fundraisers and completed fundraisers
• School Choice Application and FY26 Capital plan

Rockland School Committee

The Rockland School Committee will hold a public hearing on the FY26 Budget and discuss the budget and capital plans. They will also consider the 2025 graduation procedure, a change regarding firearms, and a home school application. The meeting includes reports from administrators and other staff, and an executive session on litigation strategy.

• Public Hearing on FY26 Budget
• Discussion of FY26 Budget and FY26 Capital
• 2025 Graduation Procedure
• Important Change Regarding Firearms
• Home School Application

The Rockland School Committee unanimously approved the FY26 school department budget of $37,335,069, which includes a 3.9% increase over FY25. To close a $500,000 deficit, the committee approved reappropriating $500,000 from a town meeting article for HVAC work to cover FY25 out-of-district tuition, reducing the free cash and capital request from $1,950,000 to $540,000, and requesting an additional $300,000 from the town. The committee also approved monthly reports, fundraisers, and a student application.

• Approved FY26 school budget of $37,335,069 (unanimous)
• Approved reappropriating $500,000 from FY25 Town Meeting Article 36 (Esten HVAC) to FY25 out-of-district tuition (unanimous)
• Approved reducing free cash and capital request from $1,950,000 to $540,000 for sidewalk plow, Chromebooks, van leases, and FY26 out-of-district tuition (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of February 24, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved 7 monthly administrator reports (unanimous)
• Approved 3 new fundraisers: RMS 5th/6th Grade Social, 2nd Annual Cross Country 5K, Phelps PAC Dominoes Night (unanimous)
• Approved no changes to 2025 graduation procedures (unanimous)
• Approved school application for a new student (unanimous)

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will score new projects and create a list for FY2026, then review and finalize the capital plan for presentation to the Finance Committee and Select Board. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Score new projects and create a list for FY2026
• Review and finalize the Capital Plan for presentation to Finance Committee and Select Board

The Committee approved adding a $5 million FY2030 capital item to cap the Pleasant Street Landfill, as requested by Town Administrator Lapp. It then scored and ranked all FY2026 capital plan projects, with the new Fire Station ranked first. The ranking was approved as final, and the Committee does not plan to meet again before Town Meeting unless last-minute items arise.

• Approved adding $5M Pleasant Street Landfill capping to FY2030 capital plan (all approved)
• Approved minutes of March 4, 2025, as amended (all approved)
• Approved final FY2026 capital plan ranking, with New Fire Station ranked #1 (all approved)