Sharon Springs, New York

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue a public hearing regarding a Minor Site Plan Review for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center. The board will also discuss a proposal for PO Square Guidelines and enter an executive session regarding litigation with Sunrise Senior Living, LLC.

• Public hearing for Minor Site Plan Review for Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center at 414 N Main St, 414A N Main Street, and 4 Nasir Ahmad Road
• Discussion of PO Square Guidelines Proposal
• Executive session regarding Sunrise Senior Living, LLC v. Town of Sharon Planning Board, et al. (Land Court Civil Action No. 26 PS 000212)

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will vote to enter an executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a). The session is intended to conduct a collective bargaining meeting and discuss strategy with the Sharon Teachers Association. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn.

• Executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a new hearing on a zoning application concerning 194‑4 to 168 Massapoag Avenue. No other business items were listed on the agenda.

• New hearing on zoning application for 194‑4 – 168 Massapoag Avenue

Select Board

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will enter an executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a). The session will be used to conduct collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association and to discuss bargaining strategy. No other agenda items are listed.

• Executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a new hearing on case 1944 for the property at 168 Massapoag Avenue. No other specific items are listed; other business will cover topics not anticipated within 48 hours of posting. The board will also review the minutes from its May 13, 2026 meeting.

• New hearing – case 1944, 168 Massapoag Avenue
• Other business – topics not anticipated within 48 hours
• Review minutes from May 13, 2026

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will review and approve the July 7, 2026 meeting minutes. It will discuss construction updates for the Water Treatment Plant Project, including piping, sitework, electrical ductbank, and a draft start‑up plan. The committee will vote on Invoice Voucher #44 for Apex engineering services amounting to $139,310.69 and on High School HVAC invoices totaling $85,592.00. A budget update and a window‑testing update are also on the agenda.

• Approve Water Treatment Plant Project Invoice Voucher #44 – Apex invoice $139,310.69
• Approve High School HVAC invoice vouchers totaling $85,592.00
• Review and approve July 7, 2026 meeting minutes
• Construction updates for water treatment plant (process piping, sitework, electrical ductbank, start‑up plan draft)
• Budget update and window testing update

Conservation Commission

The Sharon Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Land Disturbance Permit (LDP-0003) for Sunrise Senior Living covering 313 Norwood St, 317 Norwood St, and 5 Edge Hill Road. The meeting also includes continued and new public hearings on aquatic invasive management for The Cape Club and LMAC Lake Massapoag. Additional agenda items include a discussion of an addition at 7 Summit Avenue and approval of the June 18, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Continued public hearing on NOI SE280-0672 for The Cape Club, Ponds 1‑7 (aquatic invasive management)
• New public hearing on AOOC SE280-0425 LMAC Lake Massapoag aquatic management
• Land Disturbance Permit (LDP-0003) for Sunrise Senior Living at 313 Norwood St, 317 Norwood St, and 5 Edge Hill Road
• Discussion of ALDR 7 Summit Avenue, SFH addition
• Approval of June 18, 2026 meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Sharon Springs Finance Committee will meet to review the charge and timeline of the Town Clerk and Board of Assessors Review Subcommittee, discuss governance committee findings, and plan for additional meetings. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Review subcommittee charge and timeline
• Review Governance Committee findings
• Discuss potential guests and data needs
• Scheduling of additional meetings
• Meeting broadcast on Sharon Community Television

Library Trustees

The Sharon Library Board will review and decide on the probationary status of the Library Director. The board will also approve the June 17, 2026 meeting minutes and receive reports on the budget, the Friends of the Library, and the new library building and grounds. Additional items include communications, committee updates, and scheduling of future meetings.

• Approve minutes from the June 17, 2026 meeting
• Review and decide on the Library Director's probationary status
• Treasurer presents the library budget report
• Friends Foundation provides a report
• Director’s report on the new library building and grounds

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public comment, review newsletter feedback, and discuss upcoming Civics Academy sessions. Key decisions include voting to approve a successor collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 362 for the period July 1 2026 through June 30 2029, and voting to appoint Robert Hertzel to the Economic Development Committee while considering expanding the committee’s size and membership criteria. Other items are a discussion of a draft land development agreement for the Carnegie building, approval of several one‑day liquor licenses for local events, and an executive‑session discussion of strategy for the Sunrise Senior Living litigation.

• Vote to approve successor collective bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 362 (July 1 2026‑June 30 2029)
• Discussion of draft land development agreement with developer Rich Derosas for adaptive reuse of the Carnegie building
• Vote to appoint Robert Hertzel to the Economic Development Committee (term expires Dec 31 2027)
• Approval of one‑day liquor licenses for Castle Island C2H at Ward’s Berry Farm summer events (multiple dates)
• Executive session to discuss strategy for Sunrise Senior Living, LLC vs. Town of Sharon litigation

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board will meet to discuss several 2026 projects and a letter regarding the East Street sidewalk. The board will also review meeting minutes from June 2, 2026.

• South Main Street Signals project
• Commuter Rail/Train Station project
• Massapoag Rotary project
• East Street sidewalk letter

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Municipal Solar Oversight Committee will vote to approve the draft minutes from its June 15, 2026 meeting. It will receive status reports on the Mt. Street LF project, library construction (mechanical complete by 8/13, PTO in 2026), and the Ames Field Pond Street canopy (start 8/10, main construction after Labor Day). The committee will also get updates on operating solar projects and off‑bill credit allocations for DPW projects, Well #5, Middle School, Pond Street canopy, and Syncarpha. The meeting concludes with discussion of document management and scheduling the next meeting.

• Vote to approve draft minutes from the 06-15-2026 MSOC meeting
• Report on Mt. Street LF project status from DSD calls
• Library construction update – mechanical complete by 8/13, PTO in 2026
• Ames Field Pond Street canopy construction start 8/10, main work after Labor Day
• Update on off‑bill credit allocations for DPW projects, Well #5, Middle School, Pond Street canopy, Syncarpha

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will approve the May meeting minutes and consider a recommendation for Citizen of the Year to the Select Board. It will receive updates on summer beach pass sales and program registration, and discuss the final presentation from the Athletic Field Working Group. The meeting will also include a director report and liaison updates from the School Committee, Lake Massapoag, and the Field Working Group before adjourning.

• Approve May meeting minutes
• Recommend Citizen of the Year to the Select Board
• Update on summer beach pass sales and program registration
• Final presentation and discussion by the Athletic Field Working Group
• Director report and liaison updates (School Committee, Lake Massapoag, Field Working Group)

Planning Board

The Sharon Planning Board will hold a virtual public hearing on July 9, 2026, to review a Minor Site Plan Review application for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center located at 414 N Main St and 4 Nasir Ahmad Road. The meeting will also include a presentation on PO Square Guidelines and an executive session regarding litigation with Sunrise Senior Living, LLC.

• Public Hearing: Minor Site Plan Review for Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center
• Presentation: PO Square Guidelines Proposal
• Executive Session: Strategy discussion for Sunrise Senior Living, LLC v. Town of Sharon Planning Board litigation
• Meeting held via Zoom
• Meeting date: Thursday, July 9th, 2026

Assessors Board

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will consider several approvals, including the June 23, 2026 meeting minutes and HVAC invoices totaling $85,592.00 for the high school project. The committee will review construction updates for the town's Water Treatment Plant and approve Invoice Voucher #43 for $715,869.86 covering work completed through May 2026. Additional items include scheduling clarifications and any topics the chair wishes to discuss, with limited public comment time.

• Approve June 23, 2026 meeting minutes
• Approve HVAC invoices totaling $85,592.00 for the high school project
• Review construction updates for the Water Treatment Plant (process piping, sitework, electrical conduits, start‑up plan, building enclosure)
• Approve Invoice Voucher #43 for $715,869.86 covering construction work through May 2026
• Discuss scheduling clarifications and any chair‑initiated topics

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will meet in executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Sharon Teachers Association. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, July 6, 2026, at 9:00 AM at the District Office on Mountain Street.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with Sharon Teachers Association
• Discussion of collective bargaining strategy
• Meeting to be held at District Office, 75 Mountain Street

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss and adopt procedures for new business signage, such as the former yoga studio on Billings. It will also review and approve the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes. Additional items include planning a Business Brainstorming Group meeting and reviewing upcoming community events.

• Process and regulations for new business signage (e.g., former yoga studio on Billings)
• Review and approve meeting minutes of June 1, 2026
• Schedule Business Brainstorming Group meeting – first Thursday of the month (July 2), location TBD
• Discuss upcoming events: food truck festival at Veterans Memorial Park Beach (May 17) and Porch Fest (August 30)
• Plan activities to achieve balance of 2026 – town website, business directory, calendar

Housing Authority

The Sharon Housing Authority will hold a public hearing on July 6, 2026, to review its Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027. The plan includes a capital improvement plan, maintenance schedule, and operating budget. Residents may submit comments before the hearing.

• Public hearing on Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027
• Review of Proposed Capital Improvement Plan (3-year)
• Review of Proposed Maintenance and Repair Plan
• Review of Current Operating Budget
• Public comments accepted until hearing closes

School Committee

The committee will hold an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with non‑union personnel (Assistant Superintendent) and collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association. In open session, members will discuss and possibly vote on a Memorandum of Agreement with the Sharon Teachers Association. They will also consider a vote on an employment contract amendment for the Assistant Superintendent. Public comments will be accepted but may be limited.

• Executive session to discuss negotiation strategy with non‑union personnel (Assistant Superintendent)
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Sharon Teachers Association
• Open session discussion and possible vote on Memorandum of Agreement with the Sharon Teachers Association
• Potential vote on employment contract amendment for the Assistant Superintendent
• Public comments/open forum at the meeting

Finance Committee

The Sharon Finance Committee will elect a clerk and appoint members to the Standing Building Committee and a sub‑committee to review town salaries. It will discuss and vote on FY2026 reserve fund transfers totaling $500,000 for the DPW, Fire Department, Norfolk Aggie, IT, and Unemployment accounts. The committee will also authorize the Town Administrator and Finance Director to move funds between departments and consider liaison assignments for various boards and committees.

• Appointment of a member to the Standing Building Committee Selection Committee
• Appointment of three members to a sub‑committee reviewing salaries of the Town Clerk, Board of Assessors, and Select Board
• Approval of FY2026 reserve fund transfers: DPW $249,120; Fire Dept $180,000; Norfolk Aggie $18,325; IT $30,000; Unemployment $22,555
• Authorization for the Town Administrator and Finance Director to transfer funds between departments per M.G.L. c.44, §33B and Mass. DOR guidance
• Discussion of liaison roles for committees such as the Community Preservation Committee, Schools, Library, and Planning Board

Commission on Disabilities

The Sharon Commission on Disabilities will discuss accessibility improvements for several town facilities, including a fishing area, community and memorial beaches, athletic fields, and playgrounds. The agenda also includes an ADA self‑evaluation, new business, scheduling the next meeting, and adjournment.

• Accessible fishing
• ADA self‑evaluation
• Community Beach and Memorial Beach accessibility
• Athletic fields’ accessibility
• Playgrounds’ accessibility

Board of Health

The Sharon Springs Board of Health will hold a virtual meeting on June 24, 2026, to discuss ongoing septic projects, a Kratom presentation, and a Care Solace update. The board will also vote on transferring the Field Agent for Engineering role from Kevin Davis to Ethan Pipes and approve minutes from April and May 2026.

• Transfer of Field Agent for Engineering role from Kevin Davis to Ethan Pipes
• Discussion of Kratom Presentation
• Care Solace Update
• Approval of April and May 2026 Meeting Minutes
• Ongoing septic projects

School Committee

The School Committee will vote to confirm the FY27 budget as approved at Town Meeting and approve the summative evaluation of the superintendent. The body will also consider middle school sports fees and two DECA field trips. Discussion items include the East and Heights Master Plan and the 26-27 meeting schedule.

• Vote to confirm FY27 Budget as voted at Town Meeting
• Vote to approve Middle School Sports Fees
• Vote to approve DECA field trips to Boston (3.14.27-3.16.27) and Anaheim (4.16.27-4.21.27)
• Vote to approve summative Superintendent Evaluation
• Payroll and AP warrants totaling over $9 million

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will receive construction updates on the Water Treatment Plant project. The committee will also review and approve a specific invoice voucher.

• Construction updates on Fe/Mn pipe installation, pump installation, building enclosure, and electrical conduits
• Review and approval of Invoice Voucher #42 regarding the Tavares Family Mitigation final agreement

The Sharon Standing Building Committee unanimously approved the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes. It also unanimously adopted a motion that the Department of Conservation’s start‑up and testing plan for the water‑treatment plant be provided to the OPM, Sharon Water Department and designer for review before the July 7 meeting. Additionally, the committee approved Invoice Voucher #42 for $54,000 with a 4‑3‑0 vote.

• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved Invoice Voucher #42 for $54,000 (4-3-0)
• Adopted motion to have DOC WTP Start‑up and Testing Plan reviewed by OPM, Sharon Water Department and designer before July 7 (7-0-0)

Sharon Standing Building Selection Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Selection Committee will first review and approve the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting. It will then receive updates on the Water Treatment Plant Project, including Fe/Mn pipe, pump, building enclosure, and electrical conduit work. The committee will consider and vote on Invoice Voucher #42 covering the final Tavares Family Mitigation agreement. The chair may also discuss any additional topics that arise.

• Approve June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• Construction updates: Fe/Mn pipe installation, pump installation, building enclosure, electrical conduits
• Review and approve Invoice Voucher #42 for the Tavares Family Mitigation final agreement

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to amend Traffic Rules & Orders Section 5 to permit emergency no‑parking bans during storm conditions from November 1 to April 30. Other agenda items include interviews for reappointment to several boards and committees, a public hearing on opening the cable franchise licensing process, and a discussion of a proposed bylaw regulating surveillance technology. The meeting will also consider a consent calendar that contains appointments, liquor‑license approvals, and a property‑restriction extension.

• Interview candidates for reappointment to DEIC, EDC, COA alternate, and Cultural Council boards
• Public hearing to modify Traffic Rules & Orders Sec. 5 for emergency no‑parking bans (Nov 1–Apr 30)
• Public hearing to consider opening the cable franchise licensing process
• Discussion of a letter and proposed bylaw to regulate surveillance technology
• Consent calendar votes on appointments, liquor‑license extensions, and a 20‑year restriction extension for 7 Wadsworth Way

The board voted 5‑0 to open and then close a public hearing and to amend traffic rules, allowing emergency no‑parking bans during storm conditions from November 1 to April 30. It also voted 5‑0 to open and close a public hearing on cable franchise licensing, to begin the initial licensing process, to consider cable licenses without a prior issuing authority report, and to have the Town Administrator request waivers from the Massachusetts Department of Telecommunications and Cable. All motions were passed unanimously.

• Opened public hearing to modify traffic rules for storm no‑parking bans (5‑0)
• Closed the public hearing on storm parking rules (5‑0)
• Amended traffic rules to allow emergency no‑parking bans Nov 1–Apr 30 (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing to consider opening cable franchise licensing process (5‑0)
• Closed the public hearing on cable licensing (5‑0)
• Commenced and conducted initial cable licensing process (5‑0)
• Allowed town to consider cable licenses without prior issuing authority report (5‑0)
• Directed Town Administrator to request waivers from MA Dept of Telecommunications and Cable (5‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Sharon Springs Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing on a notice of intent for the Cape Club. The commission will discuss updates on the lake, athletic field, and LMAC, and will vote to extend the deed restriction at 7 Wadsworth Way. Additional items include a tenant update for the Sharon Gallery Building B and a synthetic turf proposal.

• Public hearing on NOI SE280-0672 for The Cape Club, Ponds 1‑7
• Vote to extend deed restriction at 7 Wadsworth Way
• Tenant update: JM Pet Resort for Sharon Gallery Building B
• K9 synthetic turf proposal
• Updates: LMAC, athletic field working group, lake, conservation administrator

Water Management Advisory Committee

The Water Management Advisory Committee will review the May 21 minutes, provide updates on the Sharon Water Master Plan and the new water treatment plant, and discuss Level 2 drought status and public notification of water use restrictions. The meeting also includes a report on May water department activity, an open session, and scheduling of the next WMAC meeting.

• Approve minutes of the May 21, 2026 meeting
• Sharon Water Master Plan update
• New water treatment plant update
• Level 2 drought status – public notification on water use restrictions
• Water Department activity report for May 2026

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the May 27, 2026 meeting. It will receive reports from the Treasurer on the budget, from the Friends Foundation, and from the New Library/Building and Grounds Director. The board will discuss the School St/Main St crossing and consider interior display monitors and management software. Officer elections and policy items such as lending to decertified libraries and the Carpeno History Room will also be addressed.

• Approve minutes of May 27, 2026
• Treasurer budget report
• School St/Main St crossing discussion
• Interior display monitors and management software
• Policies: lending to decertified libraries; Carpeno History Room

Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee

The Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee will meet to review minutes, receive financial reports, and discuss updates for entertainment, food trucks, and social media ahead of the July 3rd celebration.

• Review and approval of 6/3/2026 minutes
• Treasurer’s report
• Music and entertainment updates
• Food Truck update
• Committee schedule for July 3rd

Planning Board

The Sharon Springs Planning Board will hold a meeting via Zoom on June 16, 2026. The agenda includes opening comments and an executive session to discuss litigation strategy.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy
• Meeting held via Zoom
• Broadcast by Sharon Community Television

Athletic Fields Working Group

The Athletic Fields Subcommittee will discuss and vote on a final presentation. The group will also vote to approve meeting minutes from April 8 and May 26, 2026.

• Vote on Final Presentation
• Vote to approve 4/8/26 minutes
• Vote to approve 5/26/26 minutes

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Municipal Solar Oversight Committee will consider and vote on the draft minutes from its May 14, 2026 meeting. A new member, Stu Raifman, will be presented for confirmation by the Select Board. The committee will receive status updates on several solar projects, including the Mt. Street light fixture, library construction, and the Ames Field Pond Street canopy. Additional reports will cover operating project production, a change in ownership for Well #5, and proposals from Solect.

• Vote to approve draft minutes from the 05-14-2026 meeting
• Confirmation vote for new member Stu Raifman
• Project updates: Mt. Street LF DSD status, Library construction start June 11, Ames Field Pond Street canopy parking discussion
• Operating projects production update and Well #5 ownership change to REC Solar
• Solect reports on middle school rooftop removal and community solar proposal; off‑bill credit allocation status

The committee approved the minutes from the May 14 meeting unanimously (3‑0). It welcomed new Town Energy Manager Eden Floyd and outlined her upcoming analysis tasks. Members voted 4‑0 to create a subcommittee (George Aronson and Arnold Wallenstein) to draft a letter to DSD requesting lease payments due because of delays on the Mountain Street Landfill solar project. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

• Approved May 14 minutes (3‑0)
• Welcomed new Town Energy Manager Eden Floyd (no vote required)
• Voted 4‑0 to form subcommittee to draft DSD letter on lease payment concerns
• Scheduled next meeting for July 13, 2026

Council on Aging Board

The Sharon Council on Aging Advisory Board will hear a report from Town Administrator Fred Turkington, followed by a presentation of Council on Aging statistics and committee updates. The meeting includes updates on Town Center sidewalks, library handicap parking and a van‑accessible spot, and a discussion of 2026‑27 initiatives. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Town Center sidewalks update
• Library handicap parking and van‑accessible spot
• 2026‑27 initiatives overview
• Report from Town Administrator Fred Turkington
• Committee updates: HESSCO, FSCOA, MA AARP

Sharon Cultural Council

The Sharon Cultural Council will meet to discuss upcoming grant cycles, the Chalk Festival, and leadership transitions. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Discuss strategies for New Member Recruitment
• Review the Chalk Festival held May 31, 2026
• Discuss upcoming grant cycle logistics
• Plan the Poetry Slam for September 26
• Discuss leadership roles and vacancies

Select Board

The Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee will discuss FY2027 budget issues, including insurance costs, legal claim responsibilities, and state aid allocation. They will also review financing for technology equipment with a five‑year useful life and explore collaboration on internal services such as IT, facilities, and fleet maintenance. A timetable for the school playground project will be considered, followed by an executive session on collective bargaining strategy with the Sharon Teachers Association.

• Discussion of FY2027 budget insurance procurement and cost impacts
• Discussion of financing for technology equipment with approx. 5‑year useful life
• Discussion of potential collaboration on internal services between town and schools
• Discussion of timetable for completion of school playground project
• Executive session on collective bargaining strategy with Sharon Teachers Association

The Select Board and committees reviewed the town’s insurance coverage changes, potential FY27 revenue impacts, and a proposal to shift technology equipment funding to the School Department. No votes or approvals were recorded for any of the items discussed. The discussion focused on processes and future considerations rather than final decisions.

Finance Committee

The Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY2027 budget, including insurance costs, legal claims, and potential state aid. The meeting will also cover technology financing, internal service collaboration, and the school playground project timetable. The session will conclude with an executive session regarding collective bargaining negotiations with the Sharon Teachers Association.

• Discussion of FY2027 budget and insurance costs
• Review of legal claims against schools
• Update on revenue estimates and state aid
• Discussion on technology equipment financing
• Executive session on collective bargaining negotiations

The committee reviewed insurance coverage changes, legal claim handling for schools, potential state aid and solar revenue, investment income, and the treatment of technology equipment. No votes or formal approvals were recorded; the items were discussed for future consideration.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will approve minutes from May meetings, review a letter on building a healthier digital future, and discuss upgrades and restructuring of the committee website. They will also present a reformatted strategic plan, share story updates, and plan future trainings. The meeting includes liaison reports and announcements of upcoming events such as Juneteenth.

• Approval of minutes from 5/14/2026 and 5/20/2026
• Letter from SPS: Building a Healthier Digital Future – explanation and discussion
• Website upgrades and restructuring presentation
• Reformatted strategic plan with revised action items
• Future training brainstorming for DEI committee and town employees

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet via Zoom to discuss a sign at 10 Billings Street and a consultant proposal for Post Office Square design guidelines. The board will also review minutes from the May 28, 2026, meeting.

• 10 Billings Street Sign
• Post Office Square Design Guideline Consultant Proposal
• Review of May 28, 2026 minutes

Assessors Board

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee will meet to review energy manager updates and solar progress. The body will discuss Schedule Z corrections, Mass Energy Insite data access, and potential grants.

• Schedule Z corrections
• Mass Energy Insite data access
• Green Communities, Grants, and Coop discussion
• Solar update

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will hold an executive session to conduct a collective bargaining meeting with the Sharon Teachers Association. The session will also be used to discuss strategy for the collective bargaining process. No votes or decisions are recorded in this agenda item.

• Executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will consider several decisions, including a $75,000 donation from the Cottage PTO for a playground at Cottage Street Elementary and a $20,900 transportation grant from METCO, Inc. for the SPS METCO program. Discussion items include middle school sports expansion fees, correspondence and mailbox management, and the warrant process. The meeting will also feature superintendent updates and public comments.

• Vote to approve Cottage PTO donation of $75,000 for Cottage Street Elementary playground
• Vote to approve Transportation Grant from METCO, Inc. of $20,900 for the SPS METCO program
• Discussion and possible vote on correspondence and mailbox management
• Discussion and possible vote on warrant process and signatory
• Middle school sports expansion and related fees

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a due diligence agreement with Paramount Development for the Carnegie building. The board will also review DPW construction schedules and results from a Brandeis University resident survey. Several contracts and collective bargaining agreements are scheduled for a vote.

• Vote on due diligence agreement with Paramount Development for Carnegie building adaptive reuse
• Contract for DPW Supplies with Southeastern Regional Services Group for $607,420.82
• Contract for Water & Sewer Treatment Chemicals for $158,719.00
• Contract for Paper with W.B. Mason for $47,967.70
• Vote on collective bargaining agreements for school crossing guards, library employees, and Management/Professional Employee Association

The Select Board voted 5‑0 to move forward with a non‑exclusive due‑diligence agreement for the adaptive reuse of the Carnegie Building with Paramount Development. The board also assigned liaison roles for various advisory committees. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved non‑exclusive due‑diligence period with Paramount Development (5‑0)
• Appointed Kiana Baskin as liaison to Diversity Equity Inclusion Committee
• Appointed Kiana Baskin as liaison to Economic Development Committee
• Appointed Sam Liao as liaison to Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee
• Appointed Pasqualino Pannone as liaison to Planning Board
• Appointed Pasqualino Pannone as liaison to Water Management Advisory Committee
• Appointed Sam Liao as liaison to Transportation Advisory Board
• Appointed Hanna Switlekowski as liaison to Commissions on Disabilities

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will first approve the minutes from the May 26, 2026 meeting. The main agenda items are updates on the Library Project, including a punch‑list completion, a review and approval of an invoice voucher, and a budget status report. The committee will also receive a construction update on the Water Treatment Plant Project and may discuss any additional topics the chair raises.

• Approve minutes of May 26, 2026 meeting (absent: Geitz, Richards, Callaway)
• Review and approve Library Project invoice voucher
• Library Project budget status report
• Water Treatment Plant Project construction updates
• Chair‑requested topics not known 48 hours in advance

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing on the Cape Club's aquatic invasive species management for Ponds 1‑7, and a new public hearing on an after‑the‑fact fill and shed activity in the buffer at RDA 11 Robs Lane. The commission will also discuss and act on several project requests, including trail work funds for Trowel Shop Pond, a septic installation in a vernal pool buffer at 10 Cobbler Ln, and a waterfront redesign at 1 Manor Lane. Updates will be provided on the LMAC, the Athletic Field Working Group, the lake, and the Conservation Administrator, and the May 7, 2026 meeting minutes will be approved.

• Continued Public Hearing – The Cape Club, Ponds 1‑7 Aquatic Management of Invasives (addresses 0 & 25 Tiot St., 0 and 100 Cape Club Dr., 180 Edge Hill Rd.)
• New Public Hearing – RDA 11 Robs Lane, After‑the‑Fact Fill and Shed in the buffer
• Discussion/Action – Trowel Shop Pond, Norm Allaire Trail Work Funds
• Discussion/Action – 10 Cobbler Ln, Septic in Vernal Pool Buffer
• Discussion/Action – 1 Manor Lane, Waterfront Redesign

The Conservation Commission voted 7‑0‑0 to allocate up to $3,000 from FY 2026 funds for Phase II of the Trowel Shop Pond trail project. It also voted 7‑0‑0 to continue the public hearing on NOI SE280‑0672 to June 18, 2026, and 7‑0‑0 to continue the after‑the‑fact RDA for 11 Robs Lane to the same date.

• Approved up to $3,000 for Phase II trail project at Trowel Shop Pond (7-0-0)
• Continued hearing for NOI SE280‑0672 to June 18, 2026 (7-0-0)
• Continued after‑the‑fact RDA for 11 Robs Lane to June 18, 2026 (7-0-0)

Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee

The committee is meeting to review the treasurer's report and previous meeting minutes. Members will discuss updates regarding music, entertainment, food trucks, and social media for the celebration. The group will also review the public safety meeting schedule.

• Treasurer’s report
• Public safety meeting schedule
• Music and entertainment updates
• Food truck update
• Social media update

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board will hear a presentation on the Select Board’s February 24 approval of the 2026 charge. The board will also discuss circulation issues related to the town’s train station. Additional agenda items include a chair introduction, review of meeting minutes, and a discussion of officers.

• Presentation of Select Board’s February 24 approval of the 2026 charge
• Discussion of train station circulation

Housing Authority

The Board will meet to approve a payment warrant and review management reports. Discussions include the 2026 Annual Plan Update and a corrective action plan for the AUP Review.

• Approval of Warrant # 37 for $102,510.31
• AUP Review- Corrective Action Plan
• Annual Plan Update – 2026
• Project update 266121

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will appoint Hy Waxman as a member and David Straus as an alternate to the Library Re‑Use Committee. The committee will begin a 30‑day due‑diligence period with candidates who responded to the RFP. It will also discuss organizing a Business Brainstorming Group and review the minutes from the May 11 meeting.

• Hy Waxman appointed as EDC member, David Straus as alternate on Library Re‑Use Committee
• 30‑day due‑diligence to be conducted with RFP response candidates
• Business Brainstorming Group to plan a business website, directory, and event calendar
• Upcoming events: Food Truck Festival (May 17), Chalk Art Festival (May 31), Sharon Pride Day (May 31), Porch Fest (Aug 30)
• Review and approve meeting minutes from May 11, 2026

School Committee

The Sharon Springs School Committee will consider a motion to enter an executive session under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 30A, section 21(a). The purpose is to conduct collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association and discuss bargaining strategy. After the executive session discussion, the committee will vote on the motion. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn.

• Motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

Commission on Disabilities

The Sharon Commission on Disabilities will discuss several accessibility improvements, including a sensory park for autism, beach and playground access, and a high school scholarship. The meeting also includes new business, scheduling the next meeting, and adjournment.

• Sensory Park for Children and Adults with Autism
• Community beach accessibility
• Memorial beach accessibility
• Playgrounds’ accessibility
• Leslie Kriger High School Scholarship

Planning Board

The Sharon Planning Board will consider signage requests for 29 North Main Street (Sharon Cooperative School) and 10 PO Square (Salon Tel Aviv). The board will review an ANR for Nasir Ahmad Road covering 414 N Main, 414A N Main, and 4 Nasir Ahmad Road. A 30‑minute presentation on a development proposal at 7 Summit Ave will be given. The meeting also includes a review of minutes and setting future meeting dates.

• Signage request for 29 North Main Street – Sharon Cooperative School
• Signage request for 10 PO Square – Salon Tel Aviv
• ANR for Nasir Ahmad Road (414 N Main, 414A N Main, 4 Nasir Ahmad Road)
• 30‑minute presentation on 7 Summit Ave development proposal
• Review of previous meeting minutes

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The committee will review lake levels, inflows, and wastewater based plan updates. Members will vote on several contracts and equipment purchases. The meeting includes a discussion with the DEP regarding future planning grant options.

• Vote to approve 200 Love our Lake signs with QR codes
• Vote on TRC on call services contract for WPB follow up and project consulting
• Vote on BioDrawversity Contract for Mussel Survey required by NHESP
• Vote on year-end equipment purchases and calibration
• Discussion on Research and Feasibility Analysis for a Wastewater Based Plan

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting. Trustees will receive reports from the Treasurer, the Budget Friends Foundation, and the Director on the new library building and grounds. The board will discuss the School St/Main St crossing. Additional items include communications and scheduling of future meetings.

• Approve minutes of the April 15, 2026 meeting
• Treasurer and Budget Friends Foundation financial reports
• Director’s report on new library building and grounds
• Discussion of the School St/Main St crossing project
• Communications update and next meeting scheduling

The trustees approved the April 15, 2026 minutes by consensus. They voted unanimously to let the library foundation offer additional plaques and biographies for the ESOL and college‑care guidance areas. The board also decided book sales will occur only once a year and recommended changing the term “snack” to “Food” for the community room.

• Approved April 15, 2026 minutes (consensus)
• Authorized foundation to offer additional plaques for ESOL and guidance areas (unanimous)
• Limited book sales to once per year (decision)
• Recommended changing “snack” term to “Food” in community room (decision)
• Sent emergency safety manual to department heads, police and fire for review (action)

Select Board

The Select Board, Planning Board, and Zoning Board of Appeals will meet to conduct an executive session with Town Counsel. The session focuses on the Sunrise Project.

• Executive session with Town Counsel regarding the Sunrise Project

Athletic Fields Working Group

The Athletic Fields Working Group will provide community updates and accept public comment. It will then review information gathered so far and discuss the needs that will be presented to the pre‑Select Board. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Community updates
• Public comment
• Review information received to date
• Discuss needs ahead of the pre‑Select Board presentation

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will first approve the minutes from the May 12 meeting. The main business is a review and approval of Invoice Voucher #40 covering engineering services by Weston & Sampson for work performed March 28‑April 24, 2026. The committee will also receive updates on construction progress at the Water Treatment Plant, including window, wall panel, roof panel, and pump installations. Public comments may be allowed at the chair's discretion.

• Approve minutes of May 12, 2026 meeting
• Review and approve Invoice Voucher #40 for engineering services (Weston & Sampson)
• Construction updates: window, wall panel, roof panel (started 05/15), process piping, recycle pumps at Water Treatment Plant

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board will review a consent calendar that includes banner requests, ice‑cream vendor permits, and a $2,500 donation to the police department. It will consider extending the Library Reuse Committee terms and reorganize board officer positions and committee assignments. The board will also vote on one‑day liquor licenses for Castle Island Brewery at Ward’s Berry Farm on multiple summer dates. An executive session will be held to discuss collective bargaining strategy and pending litigation.

• Approve $2,500.00 donation to Sharon Police Department for Safety Fest & Touch‑a‑Truck event
• Approve one‑day liquor licenses for Castle Island Brewery Beer Garden at Ward’s Berry Farm on specified 2026 dates
• Review and approve consent calendar items: banner requests and Crescent Ridge Dairy ice‑cream vendor permits
• Consider extending terms of regular and alternate members of the temporary advisory Library Reuse Committee to Dec 31 2026
• Reorganization of the Select Board: vote for chair, vice‑chair, clerk and discussion of committee positions

The board voted 5‑0 to appoint Xander Shapiro as Chair, re‑appoint Hanna Switlekowski as Vice Chair, and name Pasqualino Pannone as Clerk. All standing committees received new member assignments, also approved unanimously. The Library Reuse Committee’s recommendation was postponed for further review, and the terms of its members were extended to Dec. 31, 2026.

• Appointed Xander Shapiro as Chair of the Select Board (5‑0)
• Re‑appointed Hanna Switlekowski as Vice Chair (5‑0)
• Appointed Pasqualino Pannone as Clerk (5‑0)
• Assigned members to Priorities, Capital Outlay, Audit, and Standing Building Selection committees (all 5‑0)
• Extended Library Reuse Committee members’ terms to Dec. 31, 2026 (5‑0)
• Postponed vote on Library Reuse Committee’s due‑diligence recommendation (no vote)
• Approved $250,000 municipal fiber‑optic grant mentioned in IT update (informational)
• Approved $30,000 annual cost‑savings from IT vendor contract audits (informational)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding a subdivision on Bay Rd./Monarch Ln. and invasive plant management for ponds at the Cape Club. The body will also discuss actions for properties on E. Foxboro Street and Manor Lane.

• Public hearing: NOI SE 280-0669 Bay Rd./Monarch Ln. – Birch Hill II Subdivision
• Public hearing: Invasive Aquatic Plant Management, Ponds 1-7 (Tiot St., Cape Club Dr., Edge Hill Rd.)
• Action item: 433 E. Foxboro Street, Single Family Home, Feldman
• Action item: 1 Manor Lane, Judd Schrieber - Waterfront
• Approval request: Trowel Shop Pond Trail Materials

The Conservation Commission voted 4-0 to approve an Administrative Land Disturbance Review (LDR‑0019) for Ryan Feldman's single‑family home project at 433 E. Foxboro St. The commission also voted to continue two public hearings—one for NOI SE280‑0669 Bay Rd/Monarch Ln to the first August meeting, and one for NOI SE280‑0672 at The Cape Club to June 4, 2026. Minutes from the May 7, 2026 meeting were accepted.

• Approved Administrative Land Disturbance Review LDR‑0019 for 433 E. Foxboro St (4-0)
• Continued hearing for NOI SE280‑0669 Bay Rd/Monarch Ln to first August meeting (4-0)
• Continued hearing for NOI SE280‑0672 The Cape Club to June 4, 2026 (4-0)
• Accepted minutes from May 7, 2026 meeting (4-0)

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will discuss a special event proposal for the Community Center front lawn and a mural proposal for Veterans Memorial Park Beach. The body will also receive reports from the Director and various liaisons.

• Special event proposal from JCC Greater Boston for July 10th on Community Center front lawn
• Sharon Middle School Mural Proposal for Veterans Memorial Park Beach
• Liaison updates from School Committee, Lake Massapoag, and Field Working Group

Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC)

The Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition will meet on May 21, 2025 at 1 PM via Zoom. The agenda includes a remembrance segment, a debrief by Wes Woodson, discussion of summer festivals, and succession planning for the coalition. Additional items may arise from the past 48 hours or other business.

• Remembering our friends: June 13 at 1 PM
• Shuffle: June 15 at 6:15 PM
• Wes Woodson debrief
• Summer festivals discussion
• Succession planning

The coalition decided to postpone the June 13 “Remembering Our Friends” event due to incomplete family name collection and timing concerns. They agreed to reschedule the event for winter and begin planning a lake‑based mental‑health gathering with a bonfire, memorial lighting, and activities. The group also set the September meeting time to 4:00 PM to accommodate 8th‑grade student advisors. Additional actions include confirming a table at Safety Fest on August 1 and arranging 988 suicide‑prevention stickers for student laptops.

• Postponed “Remembering Our Friends” event (June 13) to winter
• Planned winter lake mental‑health event with bonfire, memorial lighting, s’mores, story walk
• Changed September meeting time to 4:00 PM for student advisors
• Confirmed SSPARC table at Safety Fest on August 1 (11 am–3 pm)
• Agreed to staff Board of Health booth at health fair on August 30
• Scheduled meeting with Allie Golder on August 19 to discuss curriculum development
• Decided to include 988 suicide‑prevention stickers on student laptops and consider staff lanyards
• Planned Shuffle movie showing event on June 15 at Sharon Public Library and to distribute flyers

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will consider three financial motions. First, it will vote to move $612 from the Community Speakout fund to purchase sensory‑friendly equipment for town events. Second, it will vote to redirect $350 of Juneteenth park rental fees to cover food, art supplies and other needs for the Juneteenth tour and picnic. Third, it will vote to approve a $372.50 purchase of DEIC giveaways and handouts for town events.

• Reallocate $612 Community Speakout funds to buy sensory‑friendly equipment for town events.
• Reallocate $350 Juneteenth park rental fees to fund food, art supplies, and paper goods for the Juneteenth tour and picnic.
• Approve purchase of DEIC giveaways/handouts for town events costing $372.50.

The committee unanimously approved a motion to reallocate $612 from unused Community Speak Out custodial fees for sensory items at town and DEI events. It also approved moving $350 from unused Juneteenth park rental fees to support general event needs. The committee adopted its amended strategic plan. A $400 budget with a 10% overage was approved for DEI‑branded event handouts, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Reallocate $612 from Community Speak Out custodial fees for sensory items (6-0-0)
• Reallocate $350 from Juneteenth park rental fees for general event support (6-0-0)
• Approve amended Sharon DEI Committee Strategic Plan (6-0-0)
• Allocate $400 with 10% overage for DEI‑branded event handouts (6-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting (6-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss ongoing septic projects presented by K. Davis. It will review a Lake Management request to close the community center beach pending retesting. Additional items include an 8th‑grade civics project discussion and departmental reports from Nursing (Malvesti) and the Administrator (Callan).

• Septic: Ongoing projects – K. Davis
• Lake Management request: Community Center beach closure – timing of retesting
• Discussion of 8th Grade Civics Project
• Nursing department report – Malvesti
• Administrator report – Callan

Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee

The committee is meeting to review the treasurer's report and receive updates on event logistics. Discussions will cover music, food trucks, entertainment, and social media.

• Field Games coordination with Recreation Department
• Treasurer's report
• Music and entertainment updates
• Food truck updates
• Social media updates

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee meeting will consider several decisions, including approval of FY 2026 Q3 budget transfers reflected in multiple payroll and AP warrants. Committee members will also vote on an updated homework policy, an out‑of‑state field trip to Canobie Lake Park, and the minutes from the May 6, 2026 meeting. A discussion and possible vote on a Memorandum of Agreement with the Sharon Teachers Association is also on the agenda.

• Vote to approve FY 2026 Q3 budget transfers (payroll warrants totaling $95,769.22 and $1,879,029.39; AP warrants totaling $19,873.02, $335,329.07, $499,651.88, $115.24, $5,292.81, $32,183.30)
• Vote to approve updated homework policy (IKB)
• Vote to approve out‑of‑state field trip for Cottage and East METCO students to Canobie Lake Park on June 18, 2026
• Vote to approve minutes of the May 6, 2026 meeting
• Discussion and possible vote on Memorandum of Agreement between the School Committee and the Sharon Teachers Association

School Committee

The Sharon High School Council will meet to review the school's grading and phone policies. The meeting also includes an item regarding the retirement of Bonnie Klane.

• Review of SHS Grading Policy
• Review of SHS Phone Policy
• Bonnie Klane Retirement

Council on Aging Board

The Sharon Council on Aging Advisory Board will convene to accept minutes, review statistics, and discuss committee updates. The meeting will also cover initiatives and other business.

• Acceptance of April 13, 2026 meeting minutes
• Director Kaitlyn Thibeault report on COA statistics
• Committee updates: HESSCO, FSCOA, and MA AARP
• SHS engagement status report
• Discussion of initiatives

The Council on Aging Board unanimously accepted the minutes from the April 13, 2026 meeting. The board also approved the merger of South Shore Elder Services into Old Colony Elder Services, effective June 30, 2026. No other formal actions were taken during the meeting.

• Accepted April 13, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved merger of South Shore Elder Services into Old Colony Elder Services (effective June 30, 2026)

Library Reuse Committee

The Library Reuse Committee will review two RFP responses for the use of the library building. The committee may discuss these proposals and vote on a recommendation for the Select Board.

• Housing proposal from Richard Derosas
• Daycare proposal from Giggles-Wiggles LLC

Finance Committee

The Sharon Finance Committee will discuss reorganization, including elections for chair, vice‑chair, and clerk. It will consider appointments to several town committees and a sub‑committee to review salaries of the Town Clerk, Board of Assessors, and Select Board. The committee will review FY2026 expenditure reports, receive a trust‑funds investment update, and overview anticipated reserve‑fund transfer requests that are slated for a vote on June 29, 2026.

• Election of Finance Committee chair, vice‑chair(s), and clerk
• Appointment of members and alternates to the Priorities, Capital Outlay, Nominating, Standing Building, Audit, and salary‑review sub‑committees
• Review of Town and school department expenditure reports for FY2026 quarter ending March 31, 2026
• Trust Funds Investment Update
• Overview of anticipated reserve fund transfer requests to be voted on June 29, 2026

The committee elected Donald Brichta as Finance Committee Chair and Anja Bernier and Ira Miller as Vice‑Chairs, each vote 9‑0. It postponed the Clerk election to the next meeting. It also appointed representatives and alternates to the Priorities, Capital Outlay, Nominating, and Audit Committees, all votes 9‑0. Discussion began on forming a subcommittee to review Town Clerk compensation, with final appointments deferred.

• Elected Donald Brichta as Finance Committee Chair (9-0)
• Elected Anja Bernier and Ira Miller as Finance Committee Vice‑Chairs (9-0)
• Postponed vote for Finance Committee Clerk to next meeting (9-0)
• Appointed Donald Brichta and Ira Miller as representatives to the Priorities Committee; Alex Derevianko as Alternate (9-0)
• Appointed Anja Bernier and Phillip King as representatives to the Capital Outlay Committee; Michael Jolin as Alternate (9-0)
• Appointed Donald Brichta as Finance Committee representative to the Nominating Committee (9-0)
• Appointed Sharon Duret as Finance Committee representative to the Audit Committee (9-0)
• Postponed appointment to the Standing Building Committee until next meeting (no vote recorded)

School Committee

The Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting to conduct a collective bargaining session with the Sharon Teachers Association. The meeting includes a discussion on strategy regarding these negotiations.

• Collective bargaining session with the Sharon Teachers Association
• Discussion of strategy for collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will review a reformatted strategic plan and discuss funding needs for SSEPAC. The body will also discuss website restructuring and a budget for community event handouts.

• Reformatted strategic plan with revised action items
• Funding needs for SSEPAC
• Budget for handouts with DEIC logo for community events, including Sharon Pride
• Website upgrades and restructuring discussion
• Select Board updates regarding Flock Camera concerns

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee approved the March 2026 meeting minutes and the April 2026 meeting minutes, each with a 5‑yea, 0‑nay vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded.

• Approved March 2026 meeting minutes (5 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved April 2026 meeting minutes (5 yeas, 0 nays)

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the status of several solar projects in development and operation. Members will also review a community solar proposal from Solect and the hiring of new energy manager Eden Floyd.

• Hiring of new energy manager Eden Floyd
• Update on Mt. Street LF and streetlight change costs
• Design status of Library Solect project
• Ames Field Pond Street parking lot canopy design review
• Solect proposal for community solar approach

The Municipal Solar Oversight Committee approved the minutes from the April 13 meeting and welcomed the new Town Energy Manager. It discussed several solar projects in development and operating status. The Committee voted unanimously (3‑0) to recommend that the Town Administrator execute a revised lease amendment for the Well #5 and Middle School PV projects, pending language changes drafted by two members. A new committee member application will be considered by the Select Board on May 26.

• Approved April 13 minutes (3‑0)
• Welcomed new Town Energy Manager Eden Floyd
• Recommended Town execute revised lease amendment for Well #5 and Middle School projects (3‑0)
• Arnold Wallenstein to mark‑up lease amendment with clarification language
• George Aronson to contact Ellen Whittemore about off‑bill credit allocation
• Stuart Raifman’s application to join committee to be decided by Select Board on May 26

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals will consider two new applications: one for 433 East Foxboro Street and another for 23‑27 Pond Street. No other specific agenda items are listed beyond topics not anticipated within 48 hours. The board will also review the minutes from the April 22, 2026 meeting.

• Hearing of application 1942 for 433 East Foxboro Street
• Hearing of application 1943 for 23‑27 Pond Street
• Review of minutes from April 22, 2026

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will meet to approve minutes, review a library invoice, and discuss the Water Treatment Plant Project. The committee will also consider the reappointment of Mr. Thibault.

• Review and approve minutes of April 28, 2026
• Review and approve invoice voucher #39 for Water Treatment Plant construction services
• Review and approve invoice voucher #39 for Water Treatment Plant engineering services
• Review and approve library invoice
• Consider reappointment of Mr. Thibault to the SSBC for a three-year term

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board will consider a public hearing on transferring the all‑alcohol license for Sharon Market at 17 Post Office Square, discuss the Economic Development Committee’s composition, and vote on several appointments and contracts. Items include appointing members to the Community Preservation Committee, approving a block party on South Pleasant Street, and authorizing a contract for the Veteran’s Park Memorial Beach concession stand. Additional votes cover a $37,500 donation to the Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee, a Pride flag display at Memorial Park Beach, and employment agreements for FY2027.

• Public hearing on transfer of all‑alcohol license for Sharon Market, 17 Post Office Square
• Vote to award contract (with renewal options) to Felix Safai for Veteran’s Park Memorial Beach concession stand
• Vote to approve $37,500 donation from Camp Everwood Partners to Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee
• Vote to approve block party on South Pleasant Street, Monday May 25, 2026, Noon‑10 pm
• Vote to appoint Robert Hertzel and Satyendra Sharma to Community Preservation Committee (term ends Dec 31 2026)

The board unanimously opened and then closed a public hearing to transfer the all‑alcohol license for 17 Post Office Square from Sharon Market to Route 27 Inc. d/b/a Sharon Market, and approved the license transfer. The board also unanimously appointed Satyendra Sharma to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending Dec 31 2026.

• Opened public hearing on liquor license transfer (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on liquor license transfer (5-0)
• Transferred all‑alcohol license for 17 Post Office Square to Route 27 Inc. d/b/a Sharon Market (5-0)
• Appointed Satyendra Sharma to Community Preservation Committee, term expires Dec 31 2026 (5-0)

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board will vote to award a contract for the Veteran's Park Memorial Beach concession stand, approve Pride Month flag requests, and appoint a member to the Community Preservation Committee. The meeting includes a public hearing on an alcohol license transfer.

• Public Hearing: Transfer of All-Alcohol License for Sharon Market (17 Post Office Square)
• Vote to award Veteran's Park Memorial Beach concession stand contract to Felix Safai
• Vote to approve Sharon Pride requests for Intersex Progress Pride flag and banner
• Vote to appoint Robert Hertzel to Community Preservation Committee
• Vote to approve resident donation of $100.00 for Sharon Food Drive

The Select Board opened and closed a public hearing and voted to transfer the all‑alcohol license for 17 Post Office Square from Sharon Market to Route 27 Inc. d/b/a Sharon Market. The board also appointed Satyendra Sharma to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending Dec. 31, 2026.

• Opened public hearing on liquor‑license transfer (5‑0)
• Closed public hearing on liquor‑license transfer (5‑0)
• Approved transfer of all‑alcohol license to Route 27 Inc. (5‑0)
• Appointed Satyendra Sharma to Community Preservation Committee (5‑0)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will discuss appointing a member to the Library Re-Use Committee to evaluate two responses for the adaptive reuse of the Carnegie building. Members will also discuss the pros and cons of filling an open committee position with a resident or non-resident.

• Evaluation of 2 responses to the 4th RFP for the adaptive reuse of the Carnegie building
• Discussion on Resident vs. Non-Resident for open EDC member position
• Update on Business Brainstorming Group regarding a business directory website
• Food Truck Festival at Veterans Memorial Park Beach on May 17th
• Chalk Art Festival and Sharon Pride Day on May 31st

The Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from the April 6, 2026 meeting with a 4‑0‑0 vote. The committee then voted 4‑0‑0 to adjourn the May 11 meeting at 8:00 PM. No other motions were decided.

• Approved April 6, 2026 minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 PM (4-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold continued and new public hearings on property maintenance and invasive plant management, followed by updates on athletic fields and lake conditions.

• Continued public hearing for RDA 15 Livingston Rd. deck repair
• Continued public hearing for NOI SE 280-0669 Bay Rd./Monarch Ln. subdivision
• New public hearing for RDA 150 Bullard St. invasive removal
• New public hearing for NOI 0 & 25 Tiot St. invasive aquatic plant management
• Discussion on Notice of Extension, Restriction for 7 Wadsworth Way

The commission voted 7‑0‑0 to issue a Negative Determination and close the hearing for the deck plan at 15 Livingston Road, requiring detailed helical‑pile plans before further action. It also granted continuances to May 21 for the Birch Hill II NOI SE280‑0669 and the Cape Club aquatic‑vegetation project SE280‑0672, each by a 7‑0‑0 vote. A Negative Determination was adopted for the dry‑stacked stone wall and invasive‑vegetation work at 150 Bullard Street (7‑0‑0). The April 21, 2026 minutes were approved as amended (6‑0‑1) and the meeting was adjourned (7‑0‑0).

• Negative Determination for deck plan at 15 Livingston Rd (7-0-0)
• Continuance granted for Birch Hill II NOI SE280-0669 to May 21 (7-0-0)
• Negative Determination for stone wall and invasive work at 150 Bullard St (7-0-0)
• Continuance granted for Cape Club aquatic vegetation project SE280-0672 to May 21 (7-0-0)
• Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes as amended (6-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Sharon Energy Advisory Committee will meet to discuss PowerOptions services and review the Sharon Power Choice program. The meeting will also include a solar update and an opening statement by the Energy Manager.

• Energy Manager Welcome - Eden Floyd
• PowerOptions - Services Discussion
• Sharon Power Choice – Review
• Solar Update
• Next Meeting Date & Adjourn

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will vote to enter an executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a). The session will be used to conduct a collective bargaining meeting and discuss strategy with the Sharon Teachers Association.

• Executive session to conduct collective bargaining and discuss strategy with the Sharon Teachers Association

Sharon Standing Building Selection Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Selection Committee will meet on May 6, 2026 at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes opening the meeting, voting to reappoint Roger Thibault, discussing any topics the chair raises without prior notice, and adjourning. No other decisions are listed.

• Vote to reappoint Roger Thibault
• Open the meeting
• Consider ad‑hoc topics the chair introduces
• Adjournment

School Committee

The Negotiations Subcommittee will meet in executive session to conduct a collective bargaining session with the Sharon Teachers Association. The body will also discuss strategy regarding these collective bargaining efforts.

• Collective bargaining session with the Sharon Teachers Association
• Discussion of strategy for collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will hold a remote meeting to hear community updates, superintendent updates, and discussion items including a FY’26 Q3 transfers presentation, a revised homework policy, and a resolution on MTA curriculum materials. The committee will vote to approve the minutes from the April 15, 2026 meeting. A motion will be considered to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining or pending litigation (AAA No. 01-26-0000-1807).

• FY’26 Q3 Transfers Presentation
• Discussion of Revised Homework Policy – Policy IKB
• Discussion of Resolution on MTA Curriculum Materials
• Vote to Approve Minutes of April 15, 2026
• Executive session motion to discuss collective bargaining or litigation (AAA No. 01-26-0000-1807)

Housing Authority

The Board will meet to approve the April 6, 2026 meeting minutes and a payment warrant. Members will review the 2026 Annual Plan Update and financial reports from March 2026.

• Approval of Warrant # 37 for $103,390.89
• Review of 2026 Annual Plan Update
• AUP Review- Corrective Action Plan
• March 2026 monthly financials
• Project update for 266121

Planning Board

The Sharon Planning Board will open with comments from the chair, then review the Design Guidelines and the Land Use Table. The board will also review the minutes from the previous meeting and consider dates for the next meeting. Additional topics not submitted 48 hours in advance may be addressed before adjournment.

• Chair opening comments
• Design Guidelines discussion
• Land Use Table review
• Review of previous meeting minutes
• Consideration of next meeting dates (TBD)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider a citizens petition to ban second‑generation anticoagulant rodenticides on both public and private property. It will also discuss ongoing septic projects and a transfer of a tobacco permit for Sharon Market. Additional items include a lifeguard waiver request, an animal control case involving ten chickens, and routine department reports.

• Vote on Article 21: Ban second‑generation anticoagulant rodenticides on town property
• Vote on Article 22: Ban second‑generation anticoagulant rodenticides town‑wide (private and public property)
• Transfer of tobacco permit for Sharon Market, 17 PO Square, to Route 27 Inc DBA Sharon Market
• Variance request for lifeguard waiver for Mac Farms and Sharon Green Condo Association
• Animal control case: R. Oles, 124 N. Main, 10 chickens

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss water testing updates and the 'Wake Up the Lake' event. Members will vote on signage, student projects, and a TRC on-call services contract. The meeting includes discussions on DEP planning grants and interim recommendations for Lake Ave and Capen Hill.

• Vote on new banners, updated posters, and 200 signs
• Vote on P tests for SHS students and soil/salt tests for SMS student project
• Vote on May G&L inflow P testing
• Vote on TRC on-call services contract
• Discussion of DEP grants for Wastewater Based Plan and Stormwater Control Planning

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee will approve prior meeting minutes and discuss updates on inflow testing, water testing schedules, and the VMB Project. It will vote on new signage, repeat inflow testing in May, and a potential on‑call services contract with TRC. The committee will also review interim recommendations and discuss DEP wastewater‑based planning and storm‑water grant options. The meeting will conclude with scheduling the next committee session.

• Approve March 4 and March 18, 2026 LMAC meeting minutes
• Approve new banners, update posters, and 200 signs
• Add May G&L inflow testing (repeat March sites)
• Approve TRC on‑call services contract (if needed, or May)
• Discuss DEP Wastewater Based Plan feedback and Stormwater Control Planning Grant options

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee took the Wetlands Protection Bylaw Amendment off the consent agenda because of drafting errors and will present a revised motion at Town Meeting. The Seasonal Overnight Parking Ban article was also removed, with an indefinite postponement expected at Town Meeting. The committee identified a $238,600 fund transfer for the Deborah Sampson Park athletic field, increasing project funding to about $1.368 million.

• Removed Wetlands Protection Bylaw Amendment from consent agenda (no vote recorded)
• Removed Seasonal Overnight Parking Ban article; indefinite postponement expected at Town Meeting
• Identified $238,600 fund transfer to Deborah Sampson Park field project (approved by Finance and Capital Outlay committees)
• Select Board voted 4-5 against Military Leave Benefits article (Article 16)
• Finance Committee voted 4-8 against Military Leave Benefits article (Article 16)
• Corrected address for Acquisition of 101 Old Post Road article (unanimous recommendation)
• Added Sharon Duret as fourth Finance Committee candidate for Town Meeting ballot
• Noted $200,000 total property tax exemptions granted under various programs

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will open the meeting, review and approve the minutes from April 14, 2026, and discuss updates on the Water Treatment Plant Project. Items include construction updates, a review of the project schedule, and approval of Invoice Voucher #38 for engineering services totaling $99,555.27. The meeting will be recorded and broadcast by Sharon Community Television.

• Approve minutes of April 14, 2026 (Absent: Gladstone)
• Construction updates: window installation/testing on 04/22, wall panel installation, site tour on 04/23
• Review project schedule for the Water Treatment Plant
• Approve Invoice Voucher #38: Apex $64,838.11 and Weston & Sampson $34,717.16

Sharon Standing Building Selection Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Selection Committee will review and approve the minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting. It will receive updates on the Water Treatment Plant project, including recent window and wall panel installations and a site tour. The committee will review the project schedule and consider approval of Invoice Voucher #38 for engineering services provided by Apex and Weston & Sampson.

• Review and approve minutes of April 14, 2026 (Absent: Gladstone)
• Construction updates: window installation/testing 04/22, wall panel installation, site tour 04/23
• Review project schedule for the Water Treatment Plant
• Review and approve Invoice Voucher #38 – Apex $64,838.11; Weston & Sampson $34,717.16
• Chair’s discussion topics not known 48 hours in advance

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board will interview candidates for a Community Preservation Committee seat and hold a public hearing on prohibiting overnight parking of boats and trailers. The board will also discuss logistics for the upcoming Town Meeting and review consent calendar items including minutes, a liquor license, and a $10,000 donation for AED equipment.

• Public Hearing: Prohibiting overnight parking of boats and trailers
• Interview: Candidates for Community Preservation Committee
• Discussion: Annual Town Meeting and Special Town Meeting logistics
• Approval: Kennel Lease agreement between Sharon and Canton
• Approval: $10,000 AED equipment donation to Sharon Fire Department

The Select Board voted 5-0 to amend Section 5-1 of the traffic rules, expanding the overnight parking prohibition to include boats and trailers. They also voted 5-0 to indefinitely postpone Article 11 on winter parking bans and to reduce the Library Reuse Committee size from seven to five members. The consent calendar was approved, covering a one‑day liquor license, scholarship awards, recreation sponsorships, an Eagle Scout storage shed project, and a $10,000 AED equipment donation to the fire department.

• Approved amendment to traffic rules adding boats and trailers to overnight parking ban (5-0)
• Approved indefinite postponement and removal of Article 11 from consent calendar (5-0)
• Approved reduction of Library Reuse Committee membership from seven to five members (5-0)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Kesselman Private Event on May 13
• Approved 2026 Helen Eaton Griffin Memorial Scholarship awards to eight seniors
• Approved recreation department sponsorship banners for Ames Softball, Deborah Sampson Baseball fields, and Sharon Dog Park
• Approved Eagle Scout project to construct a storage shed for Fire Department at Veterans Memorial Park Beach boat ramp
• Approved $10,000 donation of AED equipment to Sharon Fire Department

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold a re‑vote on the Historical Society Project because a conflict‑of‑interest was identified. The meeting will also include the Chair’s opening comments, approval of minutes, and setting of future meeting dates. Any additional topics must be submitted to the Chair at least 48 hours before the meeting.

• Re‑vote on Historical Society Project (conflict of interest)
• Chair opening comments
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Determine next meeting dates
• Accept additional topics with 48‑hour notice

Library Reuse Committee

The Library Reuse Committee will meet to hear from representatives of Giggles-Wiggles LLC about a proposed daycare operating in the library space. The committee will also review two sets of meeting minutes and hear from Richard Derosas regarding his housing proposal. No decisions are noted in the agenda; the items are for discussion and review.

• Discussion with Giggles-Wiggles LLC on a daycare proposal for the library
• Discussion with Richard Derosas on a housing proposal
• Review of June 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of April 14, 2026 meeting minutes

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing on moving three parcels (51R, 71R, and 93R on Mansfield Street) from the Select Board to the Conservation Commission. Additional hearings will address a garage permit on 738 Mountain St., an ADU on 2 Cobbler Lane, and a deck repair/expansion on 15 Livingston Rd. The meeting will also include updates on a lake project, the LMAC, the Athletic Field Working Group, and the Conservation Administrator, followed by approval of March 19, 2026 minutes.

• Municipal land transfer of parcels 51R, 71R, 93R Mansfield St. to the Conservation Commission
• Public hearing on NOI SE 280-0671 for a garage at 738 Mountain St.
• RDA review for an ADU at 2 Cobbler Lane
• RDA review for deck repair/possible expansion at 15 Livingston Rd.
• Approval of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes

The commission voted unanimously (6-0) to close the public hearing on Article #8, transferring the three municipal parcels at 51R, 71R, and 93R Mansfield Street from the Select Board to the Conservation Commission. They also voted 5-0-1 to close the hearing on the garage project at 738 Mountain Street and issue an Order of Conditions, with the condition that the final CR language be finalized by October 1. The commission approved the March 19, 2026 meeting minutes by a 6-0 vote. Finally, they voted 6-0 to issue a Negative Determination, denying the attached ADU proposal at 2 Cobbler Lane.

• Approved transfer of 51R, 71R, 93R Mansfield St parcels to Commission (6-0)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for garage at 738 Mountain St (5-0-1)
• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Issued Negative Determination denying ADU at 2 Cobbler Lane (6-0)

Commission on Disabilities

The Sharon Commission on Disabilities will discuss accessibility for the beach bathroom, playgrounds, and new fields. The body will also review a sensory park for children and adults with autism and select a winner for the Leslie Kriger High School Scholarship.

• Sensory park for Children and Adults with Autism
• Leslie Kriger High School Scholarship winner selection
• Playgrounds’ accessibility
• Beach bathroom’s accessibility
• New fields’ accessibility

Commission on Disabilities

The Sharon Commission on Disabilities will review a proposal for a sensory park for children and adults with autism. It will also consider accessibility improvements for playgrounds, a beach bathroom, and a lake fishing spot, and will select a scholarship essay winner. Additional items include a new business discussion and routine meeting matters.

• Sensory park for Children and Adults with Autism
• Read high school students’ essays and select a winner for the Leslie Kriger High School Scholarships
• Playgrounds’ accessibility
• Beach bathroom’s accessibility
• Lake’s fishing spot accessibility

The commission approved the March meeting minutes by unanimous vote. It also awarded the Leslie Krieger High School Scholarship to Thomas Zinno, also unanimously. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Awarded Leslie Krieger High School Scholarship to Thomas Zinno (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Sharon Springs Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a case at 1941 – 10 Cobbler Lane. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom on April 22, 2026, at 7 PM. The agenda also includes the approval of minutes from the April 8, 2026 meeting.

• Public hearing: 1941 – 10 Cobbler Lane
• Approval of April 8, 2026 minutes
• Meeting held virtually via Zoom
• Applicant files available online

The Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals granted two variances allowing driveway access from Cobbler Lane to Lot 1 at 10 Cobbler Lane. Both motions were approved unanimously (3‑0‑0). The board also approved the meeting minutes from April 8, 2026.

• Approved variance for width requirement (137 ft vs 175 ft) – unanimous 3‑0‑0
• Approved variance for frontage/driveway requirement – unanimous 3‑0‑0
• Approved case 1941 – 10 Cobbler Lane without conditions – unanimous 3‑0‑0
• Approved minutes from April 8, 2026 – unanimous 5‑0‑0

Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC)

The Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition will meet to discuss several organizational items. The agenda includes reviews of the budget and succession planning.

• Budget discussion
• Succession planning
• Summer Festivals
• Wes Woodson

The group decided to move forward with a film screening at the library, with Linda coordinating the event. They also approved ordering promotional swag for the summer. Additional tasks were assigned, including Meg contacting Interfaith and Linda reaching out to Mark Hogan and school contacts. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved film screening at library (Linda coordinating)
• Approved ordering promotional swag (Aine to order)
• Meg to contact Interfaith for partnership (planned)
• Linda to contact Mark Hogan for missing contacts (planned)
• Linda to pursue school liaison for event outreach (planned)
• Meg to reach out to other SSPARC-type groups for ideas (planned)
• Team to consider participation in local festivals such as Foxboro Founders Day (planned)
• Affirmed commitment to continue SSPARC work despite membership decline (planned)

Water Management Advisory Committee

The Sharon Springs Water Management Advisory Committee will meet virtually on April 16, 2026. The committee will approve the minutes from the March 26 meeting and receive updates on the town’s Water Master Plan, the new water treatment plant, and current drought conditions. Members will also review the Water Department’s FY 2027 budget and discuss upcoming activities. An open session and scheduling of the next meeting are also on the agenda.

• Approve minutes of March 26, 2026 meeting
• Update on Sharon Water Master Plan
• Update on new water treatment plant
• Discuss drought status and customer notifications
• Review FY 2027 budget for Water Department

The committee approved the March 26 meeting minutes by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. The members also decided to incorporate an AI‑generated summary into the April meeting minutes.

• Approved March 26 minutes (6-0-0)
• Adopted AI‑generated summary for April minutes

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will first approve the minutes from the March meeting. It will then discuss an Eagle Scout project to build a fire department storage shed at the boat ramp, led by Kermit MacArthur and Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Ricker. The committee will also consider a special event proposal for a Sharon Muslim Association pickleball tournament. Additional reports from the director and liaison updates will be presented.

• Approval of March meeting minutes
• Eagle Scout project to construct fire department storage shed at the boat ramp (Kermit MacArthur & Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Ricker)
• Special event proposal for Sharon Muslim Association pickleball tournament
• Director’s report
• Liaison updates from School Committee, Lake Massapoag, and Field Working Group

Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee

The committee is meeting to review the treasurer's report and receive updates on event logistics. Discussions will focus on food trucks, music, entertainment, and social media.

• Treasurer’s report
• Food Truck update
• Music update
• Entertainment update
• Social Media update

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will hold a public hearing on School Choice for the 2026-27 year and vote on approving a field trip to Alicante, Spain. The committee will also approve payroll warrants totaling over $2.8 million.

• Public Hearing on School Choice for FY'27
• Vote to approve field trip to Alicante, Spain (Grades 10-12)
• Vote to approve minutes from March 18, 2026
• Approval of payroll warrants totaling $2,822,842.57
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the March 18 and March 27, 2026 meetings. Trustees will hear reports including the Treasurer's budget, a vote to transfer chairs to the Friends Foundation, and the Director's report on the new library building and grounds. The board will discuss relocating stone benches from 11 N. Main to 1 School St. and consider several library policy items such as parking, local authors, closing schedules, public announcements, and disposition of surplus materials.

• Approve minutes of March 18 and March 27, 2026 meetings
• Vote to transfer chairs to the Friends Foundation
• Relocation of stone benches from 11 N. Main to 1 School St.
• Review and adopt library policies (parking, local authors, closing schedule, public announcement, surplus materials)
• Discuss School St/Main St crossing

The trustees approved moving the stone benches from the old library to 1 School Street. They also unanimously adopted the library parking, local authors, closing, FY2027 closing schedule, public announcement, and surplus materials disposition policies. Additionally, the Hoopla borrowing limit was raised to $1500 effective April 26. No other motions were denied or tabled.

• Relocated stone benches from old library to 1 School St. (unanimous)
• Approved library parking policy (unanimous)
• Approved local authors policy (unanimous)
• Approved closing policy (unanimous)
• Approved FY2027 closing schedule policy (unanimous)
• Approved public announcement policy (unanimous)
• Approved disposition of surplus materials, supplies and equipment policy (unanimous)
• Increased Hoopla borrowing limits to $1500 effective 4/26 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board will vote on outdoor water use restrictions starting May 1, 2026, and approve a 10-year extension for the Camp Everwood lease. The meeting will also include the approval of consent calendar items, liquor licenses, and reappointments.

• Vote to approve outdoor water use restrictions (May 1–Oct 1, 2026)
• Vote to approve Camp Everwood lease extension to 2041
• Vote to approve one-day liquor licenses for Castle Island Brewery
• Vote to appoint Bethanne Durell to Commission on Disabilities
• Vote to approve annual reappointments for building inspectors

The board voted to extend the Camp Everwood lease through June 15, 2041. It also approved new outdoor water‑use restrictions for the summer, a proclamation honoring veteran Job Lewis, and several appointments and event approvals.

• Approved extension of Camp Everwood lease to June 15, 2041
• Approved outdoor water‑use restrictions effective May 1–Oct 1, 2026 (odd/even home schedule)
• Approved proclamation honoring Job Lewis, Revolutionary War veteran
• Appointed Bethanne Durell to the Commission on Disabilities (term until Dec 31, 2028)
• Reappointed alternate building, electrical, and plumbing inspectors for one‑year terms
• Approved one‑day liquor licenses for Castle Island Brewery Beer Garden at Ward’s Berry Farm on multiple 2026 dates
• Reappointed Colleen Tuck to the Board of Registrars (term until Mar 31, 2029)
• Approved Sharon Rotary Club Earth Day Clean‑up Potluck event on Apr 18, 2026 (rain date Apr 25)

Library Reuse Committee

The Library Reuse Committee will meet on April 14, 2026 at 7 PM in Conference Room 23 of the Sharon Community Center. The committee will review proposals submitted by Giggles Wiggles LLC and Paramount Development Group concerning the reuse of the town library. The agenda also includes a call to order, a slot for unanticipated topics, and adjournment.

• Review of Giggles Wiggles LLC proposal
• Review of Paramount Development Group LLC proposal

The Library Reuse Committee determined the Giggles‑Wiggles daycare proposal was not responsive to the RFP. It directed the Town Administrator to seek Town Counsel guidance on Community Preservation Committee funding. The committee also set a plan to send questions to the respondents and hold separate meetings with each on Monday, April 27. The meeting was unanimously adjourned.

• Determined Giggles‑Wiggles LLC daycare proposal not responsive to RFP
• Directed Town Administrator Turkington to ask Town Counsel about CPC funding parameters
• Decided Joel will provide questions to the Town Administrator for the respondents
• Planned separate in‑person meetings with each respondent
• Scheduled the respondent meetings for Monday, April 27
• Unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting

Sharon Standing Building Selection Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will receive an update from its selection meeting held earlier on April 14, 2026, and consider the minutes from the March 31, 2026 meeting. Members will discuss construction updates for the Water Treatment Plant, including a PEMB mock‑up review and wall panels. The committee will review and approve Invoice Voucher #37 (DOC Pay Req#10) for work completed through 02/028 and examine the construction budget summary. The chair may also raise additional topics not known 48 hours in advance.

• Update from SBC‑Selection Committee meeting held April 14, 2026 at 6 PM
• Review and approve minutes of March 31, 2026 (Absent: Gladstone, Richards)
• Construction updates for Water Treatment Plant: PEMB mock‑up review and wall panels
• Review and approve Invoice Voucher #37 – DOC Pay Req#10 for work through 02/028 and budget summary
• Chair’s optional discussion topics not known 48 hours in advance

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will receive an update from the SBC‑Selection Committee meeting held on April 14, 2026 at 6 PM. It will review and approve the minutes from the March 31, 2026 meeting, noting absent members Gladstone and Richards. The committee will discuss construction updates for the Water Treatment Plant Project, including a PEMB mock‑up review and wall panels, and will review and approve Invoice Voucher #37 (DOC Pay Req#10) for work completed through 02/028 along with the construction budget summary. The chair may also raise topics not known 48 hours in advance before adjourning.

• Update from SBC‑Selection Committee meeting held April 14, 2026 at 6 PM
• Review and approve minutes of March 31, 2026 (Absent: Gladstone, Richards)
• Construction updates for Water Treatment Plant Project: PEMB mock‑up review and wall panels
• Review and approve Invoice Voucher #37 – DOC Pay Req#10 for work completed through 02/028 and review construction budget summary

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Municipal Solar Oversight Committee will open the meeting, then vote to approve the draft minutes from its January 6, 2026 session. Committee members will receive updates on operating solar projects at East Elementary, Heights, Heights Battery, the High School, the DPW canopy/rooftop and Well #5, including off‑bill credit allocations. They will discuss construction and start‑up projects such as the Mt. Street light‑fixture project and the Middle School rooftop solar installation, and review development projects including the Library board‑of‑trustees vote, the Ames Field Pond Street parking‑lot canopy design review, and a Solect community‑solar proposal. The meeting will also announce the hiring of new energy manager Eden Floyd and seek recruitment suggestions for two additional committee members.

• Vote to approve draft minutes from the MSOC meeting on 01‑06‑2026
• Updates on operating solar projects at East Elementary, Heights, Heights Battery, High School, DPW canopy/rooftop, and Well #5
• Discussion of construction/start‑up projects: Mt. Street LF and Middle School rooftop solar
• Review of development projects: Library BOT vote, Ames Field Pond Street parking‑lot canopy design review, Solect community‑solar proposal
• Announcement of new energy manager Eden Floyd and recruitment of two additional MSOC members

The committee approved the prior meeting minutes unanimously. The Planning Board approved the site plan for the Ames Field solar canopy project, while retaining the performance‑bond requirement. Library trustees approved moving forward with a 60 kW rooftop solar installation for the town library.

• Approved 01/05/2026 minutes (3-0 vote)
• Planning Board approved site plan for Ames Field solar canopy (no bond waiver)
• Library Trustees approved 60 kW rooftop solar project (approved March 18, 2026)

Council on Aging Board

The Sharon Council on Aging Advisory Board will meet to accept minutes from March 2026, receive a report from the Jail Diversion Program, and discuss updates regarding the Town Center sidewalks and library handicap parking.

• Acceptance of March 16, 2026 meeting minutes
• Victoria Palmisano, Crisis Clinician, JDP presentation
• Director Kaitlyn Thibeault report on COA statistics
• Town Center sidewalks update
• Library handicap parking discussion

The Council on Aging Board approved the minutes from the March 16, 2026 meeting with a unanimous vote. The remainder of the session consisted of a guest speaker presentation and various program and partnership reports, with no additional actions taken.

• Accepted March 16, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will review a draft of its strategic plan and may vote on it. It will also consider a Discover Series template and whether to roll it out. Upcoming community events include the Districtwide Multicultural Night on April 16, 2026, and a story‑time session on Autism Awareness Month. The committee will discuss a possible in‑person meeting on May 14 and related website layout updates.

• Strategic plan draft discussion, possible vote
• Discover Series template discussion and possible rollout
• Districtwide Multicultural Night scheduled for April 16, 2026
• Potential in‑person meeting on May 14 and DEIC website layout
• Story time featuring Matt Zinno for Autism Awareness Month

The Sharon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee met via Zoom on April 9, 2026. Members voted 8‑0‑0 to approve the committee’s Strategic Plan as amended. The chair noted that any agenda items not covered would be discussed at the May 14 meeting. The meeting was then adjourned by an 8‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Sharon DEI Committee Strategic Plan (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a site plan review for a solar canopy project. The board will also discuss priorities for 2026-2027 and design guidelines for PO Square.

• Public hearing for solar canopy project at 75 Ames Street
• Discussion of 7 Summit Ave.
• 2026-2027 Planning Board Priorities
• PO Square Design Guidelines

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding a garage at 738 Mountain St. and an accessory dwelling unit at 2 Cobbler Lane. The body will also discuss work in the buffer at 150 Bullard St. and deck repairs at 15 Livingstone Rd.

• Public hearing: 738 Mountain St. garage (NOI SE 280-0671)
• Public hearing: 2 Cobbler Lane ADU (RDA 2)
• Discussion: 150 Bullard St. work in the buffer
• Discussion: 15 Livingstone Rd. deck repair
• Citizen petition regarding rodenticides

The Conservation Commission voted to continue the garage hearing at 738 Mountain St. to April 23, 2026 (3‑0‑1). It also continued the Birch Hill II subdivision hearing on Bay Rd./Monarch Ln. to May 7, 2026 (4‑0‑0) and the ADU hearing at 2 Cobbler Lane to April 23, 2026 (4‑0‑0). By consensus the commission instructed Dimitrios Karydas to file an after‑the‑fact RDA for work at 150 Bullard St., and asked Scott Selenow to file an RDA for his deck repair at 15 Livingston Rd.

• Continue 738 Mountain St. garage hearing to April 23, 2026 (3-0-1)
• Continue Bay Rd./Monarch Ln. Birch Hill II subdivision hearing to May 7, 2026 (4-0-0)
• Continue 2 Cobbler Lane ADU hearing to April 23, 2026 (4-0-0)
• Instruct Karydas to file an after‑the‑fact RDA for work at 150 Bullard St. (consensus)
• Instruct Selenow to file an RDA for deck repair at 15 Livingston Rd. (instruction)
• Approve March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (vote not recorded in excerpt)
• Discuss citizen petition to ban second‑generation anticoagulant rodenticides (no vote recorded)
• Adjourn meeting (no vote recorded)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing for a property at 1940-42 Longmeadow Lane. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom. The board will also review the March 11, 2026 minutes.

• Public hearing for 1940-42 Longmeadow Lane
• Review of March 11, 2026 minutes

The Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals closed the public hearing on the dog daycare application and then approved the case with special conditions, including fencing inspections, limited client visits, and set operating hours. The approval carries a 20‑day appeal period and requires compliance with animal‑control and kennel licensing rules. The board also approved the minutes from the March 11, 2026 meeting.

• Closed public hearing on Case 1940 – 42 Longmeadow Lane (unanimous 6‑0‑0 vote)
• Approved Case 1940 – 42 Longmeadow Lane with special conditions (unanimous 3‑0‑0 vote)
• Set 20‑day appeal period for the approved application
• Approved minutes from March 11, 2026 (unanimous 3‑0‑0 vote)

Athletic Fields Working Group

The Athletic Fields Working Group will discuss feedback from the Select Board meetings of February 10 and March 24, 2026, review its responsibilities and upcoming deliverables, and set a timeline for responses. The group will also schedule its next (and possibly final) meeting. Finally, members will vote to approve the minutes from the January 28, 2026 AFWG meeting.

• Vote to approve minutes of the AFWG January 28, 2026 meeting
• Discussion of feedback from Select Board meetings of February 10 and March 24, 2026
• Review of group responsibilities and deliverables moving forward
• Planning timeline of responses
• Scheduling the next/final group meeting

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee will meet to review energy manager services and solar updates. The body will discuss a recommendation to approve a new contract with MassPowerChoice due to war volatility and rate renegotiation options.

• Recommendation to approve new contract with MassPowerChoice
• PowerOptions energy manager services review
• Energy Manager status update from Eden Floyd
• Solar update

Nominating Committee of the Finance Committee

The Sharon Springs Finance Committee Nominating Committee will meet to interview candidates and discuss recommendations. The meeting is held online via Zoom.

• Approve minutes of the March 24, 2026 meeting
• Interview Sharon Duret
• Interview Arnold Wallenstein
• Candidate discussion and recommendation

Housing Authority

The Board will review financial warrants and a management agent report. The meeting includes updates on project 266121 and a scheduled meeting with Don Williams.

• Approval of Warrant # 35 for $114,414.18
• Approval of Warrant # 36 for $133,512.00
• Review of November 2025 monthly financials
• AUP Review- Corrective Action Plan
• Massachusetts Alternative Energy Credits (AECs) report

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will receive updates on the disposition of a land parcel at Pond St/South Main St and conversations with a PO Square building owner. The body will also discuss the organization of a business group and several scheduled community events.

• Disposition of Pond St/South Main St land parcel
• Conversation with PO Square building owner
• Food Truck Festival at Veterans Memorial Park Beach on 5/17
• Chalk Art Festival on 5/31
• Porch Fest on 8/30

The committee voted 5‑0‑0 to accept the March 2 minutes. It scheduled the next meeting for Monday, May 11, 2026. Members agreed to post the open board slot on the Everything Sharon site and allow the Select Board to appoint a resident if no candidates appear. The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 PM by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved March 2 minutes (5-0-0)
• Set next meeting for Monday May 11, 2026
• Decided to post open member slot on Everything Sharon; Select Board may appoint if no candidates
• Adjourned meeting at 8:00 PM (5-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Sharon Finance Committee will discuss and vote on remaining articles for the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting, including citizen petitions to ban rodenticides on town property and a withdrawn easement request. It will consider funding for community preservation projects: Town Clerk records ($10,800), Historical Society ($28,000), and Lake Massapoag invasive‑weed grant matching ($100,000). The committee will also vote on Article 14 – the FY2027 budget and on adding elected officials to a subcommittee reviewing Town Clerk compensation.

• Vote on Article 14 – FY2027 budget
• Community preservation funding: Town Clerk binding records $10,800; Historical Society $28,000; Lake Massapoag invasive weed grant matching $100,000
• Citizen petitions (Articles 22 and 23) to ban rodenticides on town property
• Consider adding “and other Town elected officials – Moderator /Select Board/Board of Assessors” to the subcommittee motion on Town Clerk compensation
• Vote to approve Finance Committee minutes from March 23, 2026

The committee approved a ban on second‑generation rodenticides for all town‑owned buildings, passing the motion 10‑0. It recommended and approved several Community Preservation projects, including a $103,000 water‑quality project for Lake Massapoag, a $10,800 town‑record binding project, a $15,000 administrative budget, and a $328,200 open‑space debt service for the Rattlesnake Hill acquisition, all with 10‑0 votes. The $28,000 digitization project for the Sharon Historical Society was not recommended, losing 9‑0‑1. Finally, the committee approved the FY2027 town budget of $116,264,410 and expanded the subcommittee reviewing clerk compensation to include other elected officials, each passing 10‑0.

• Approved ban on second‑generation rodenticides on all town buildings (10‑0)
• Approved $103,000 Lake Massapoag water‑quality project (10‑0)
• Approved $10,800 town‑record binding project (10‑0)
• Approved $15,000 Community Preservation administrative budget (10‑0)
• Approved $328,200 open‑space debt service for Rattlesnake Hill acquisition (10‑0)
• Did not recommend $28,000 Historical Society digitization project (0‑9‑1)
• Approved FY2027 town budget of $116,264,410 with sector allocations (10‑0)
• Expanded subcommittee scope to include other elected officials (10‑0)

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will meet in an executive session on March 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM. The session is called under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) to conduct a collective bargaining session with the Sharon Teachers Association and to discuss bargaining strategy. No other agenda items are listed.

• Executive session for collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will consider and vote on additional components for the Children’s Room mural. The decision will determine whether new artwork or design elements are added to the existing mural in the library’s children’s area.

• Vote on additional components for the Children’s Room mural

The Library Board of Trustees voted to approve the design and installation of two additional mural components for the Children’s Room. The first component is a 29.5" × 10" bas‑relief polyurethane plastic banner titled “Emma’s Woods.” The second component is a 5" × 4" painted attribution on a tree crediting the Emma Greenspan Foundation. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approved design and installation of two Children’s Room mural components (unanimous)

Water Management Advisory Committee

The Water Management Advisory Committee will meet virtually to approve previous minutes, review updates on the Water Master Plan and New Water Treatment Plant, and discuss department activities. The meeting will be broadcast by Sharon Community Television.

• Approval of February 19, 2026 minutes
• Sharon Water Master Plan Update
• New Water Treatment Plant Update
• Water Department activity for February/March 2026
• Schedule next WMAC meeting

The committee approved the minutes from the February 19 meeting with a 6‑0‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken; members received updates on the Water Master Plan, the new treatment plant, upcoming water rate changes, and a request for temperature sensors. The next meeting is set for May 21.

• Approved February 19 minutes (6-0-0)

Planning Board

The Sharon Planning Board will first vote on accepting the Sunrise denial order. After the vote, the board will discuss a proposed amendment to the 433 East Foxboro Street Agricultural and Natural Resources (ANR) designation, consider matters at 23 Pond Street, outline its 2026 priorities, and review the March 12, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Vote on accepting Sunrise denial order
• 433 East Foxboro Street ANR
• Discussion 23 Pond Street
• 2026 Planning Board Priorities
• Review 3/12/26 minutes

Sharon Standing Building Selection Committee

The committee will discuss candidate questions and interview three individuals. The meeting will conclude with a deliberation and vote to appoint three members for terms ending December 31, 2028.

• Interview with Roger Thibeault
• Interview with Jim Campisano
• Interview with Matt Grosshandler
• Vote to appoint three members to the SSBC

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee will meet in an executive session on March 25, 2026. The session is called under M.G.L. c. 30A, § 21(a) to conduct a collective bargaining meeting with the Sharon Teachers Association and to discuss bargaining strategy. No other agenda items are listed.

• Executive session to conduct a collective bargaining session with the Sharon Teachers Association
• Executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board will interview a candidate for the Commission on Disabilities, discuss 2025 beach fees, and review an interim report from the Athletic Fields working group. The Board will then vote on a series of 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles covering easements, ADU by‑law amendments, property tax exemptions, elected‑official compensation, a ban on cryptocurrency kiosks, rodenticide bans, the purchase of 101 Old Post Road, military pay provisions, bill‑issuance rules, and Community Preservation Act funding. Afterward, the Board will consider the Town Administrator’s report and approve a consent calendar that includes minutes, event banner requests, appointments, liquor licenses, a recycling contract, a road closure for a food‑truck festival, and various recreation department requests.

• Vote on Article 20 – ban cryptocurrency kiosks
• Approve $167,150 contract with Indus for Cold In‑Place Recycling (Mar 1 2026 – Feb 28 2027)
• Approve one‑day liquor license for Shovel Town Brewery at Veteran’s Memorial Park Beach on May 17 2026
• Approve road closure at corner of Pond and Gunhouse Streets for Food Truck Festival on May 17 2026
• Accept $200 donation to Sharon Fire Department and $200 to Sharon Police Department from Pande family (37 Magnolia Road)

The Sharon Select Board approved the prior meeting minutes and several banner requests. It appointed a new member to the Recreation Advisory Committee and authorized various liquor, food, and event permits. The Board also approved a recycling contract, a road closure for a food‑truck festival, and multiple recreational events and facility hours.

• Approved March 10, 2026 regular and executive session minutes
• Approved banner requests for Sharon Porchfest (Aug 24‑31, 2026) and Sharon Has Pride (June 1‑8, 2026)
• Appointed Veronica Wiseman to the Recreation Advisory Committee (term ends Dec 31, 2027)
• Approved one‑day liquor licenses for Shovel Town Brewery (May 17, 2026) and Temple Sinai of Sharon (Mar 28, 2026)
• Approved Common Victualler’s License for Judah’s Sons, Inc. dba Carriage House Pizza (expires Dec 31, 2026)
• Approved $167,150 contract with Southeastern Regional Services Group for Cold In‑Place Recycling (Mar 1, 2026‑Feb 28, 2027)
• Approved road closure at Pond and Gunhouse Streets for Food Truck Festival (May 17, 2026, 11:45‑3:15 pm)
• Approved recreational events: Sharon Pride Festival (May 31, 2026), SYBSA/Fiesta Carnival (May 11‑17, 2026), and general hours for Deborah Sampson courts (7 am‑9 pm)

Nominating Committee of the Finance Committee

The Nominating Committee will introduce its members and approve the minutes from the January 8, 2026 meeting. It will interview three candidates—Donald Brichta, Michael Jolin, and Alex Derevianko—and discuss recommendations for Finance Committee vacancies. The committee will also consider re‑advertising a fourth opening on the Finance Committee.

• Approve minutes of the January 8, 2026 Finance Committee meeting
• Interview Donald Brichta for a Finance Committee seat
• Interview Michael Jolin for a Finance Committee seat
• Interview Alex Derevianko for a Finance Committee seat
• Readvertise for the fourth opening on the Finance Committee

The committee approved the January 8, 2026 minutes with a 3-0-1 vote. Members agreed by consensus to meet on April 7 via Zoom to interview any additional candidates. The committee unanimously recommended Donald Brichta, Michael Jolin, and Alex Derevianko to the Finance Committee.

• Approved Jan 8 2026 minutes (vote 3-0-1)
• Agreed by consensus to meet on April 7 to interview additional candidates
• Recommended Donald Brichta, Michael Jolin, and Alex Derevianko to Finance Committee (unanimous 4-0-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on recommendations for several articles to be included in the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. The committee will also consider the FY2027 budget and meet with citizen petitioners regarding specific proposed bylaws and easements.

• Article 14: FY2027 budget
• Articles 22 and 23: Citizen petitions to ban rodenticides on town and all property
• Article 19: Grant easement to 20 Tracey Lane
• Article 18: Zoning by-law amendment to ADU provision
• Article 24: Citizen’s petition to ban parking boats/trailers

The committee deferred a vote on the proposed ban of second‑generation rodenticides pending cost data. It unanimously approved a citizen petition to amend the General By‑laws duties of the Priorities Committee (10‑0) and the ADU zoning amendment (10‑0). It also approved routine warrant items, including Articles 1, 2, 4, 6, the compensation plan amendment (10‑0‑1), and the acceptance of state law provisions on bill interest (unanimous). No decision was made on the easement request for 20 Tracey Lane.

• Deferred ban on second‑generation rodenticides (consensus)
• Approved Article 21 amendment to Priorities Committee duties (10‑0)
• Approved Article 18 ADU zoning amendment (10‑0)
• Approved Articles 1, 2, 4, 6 – routine warrant items (Motion Passed 1 1-0)
• Approved Article 3 compensation plan amendment (10‑0‑1, 1 abstain)
• Approved Article 7 acceptance of MGL ch.40 sec.21E provisions (Motion Passed 1 1-0)
• No action taken on easement request for 20 Tracey Lane (discussion only)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing on the Veterans Memorial Beach parking lot renovation (NOI SE 280-0664). It will also hear a public hearing on a garage project at 738 Mountain Street (NOI SE 280-0671) and a continuance request for the Birch Hill II Subdivision on Bay Rd./Monarch Ln. (NOI SE 280-0669). Additional discussion items include a septic system at 123/125 Beach Street, a proposed bylaw amendment concerning ATM warrants, land transfers and rodenticide, and updates on the Lake Management Advisory Committee, the athletic field working group, the town lake, and the conservation administrator. The meeting will consider approval of the February 19 and March 5, 2026 meeting minutes.

• Continued public hearing on Veterans Memorial Beach parking lot renovation (NOI SE 280-0664)
• Public hearing on garage project at 738 Mountain Street (NOI SE 280-0671)
• Continuance request for Birch Hill II Subdivision on Bay Rd./Monarch Ln. (NOI SE 280-0669)
• Proposed bylaw amendment covering ATM warrant articles, land transfer and rodenticide
• Approval of February 19 and March 5, 2026 meeting minutes

The Conservation Commission voted 7‑0‑0 to close the public hearing on SE280‑0664 and issue an Order of Conditions requiring a Conservation Administrator inspection before shoreline work and inclusion of Mobi mats. The commission also voted 7‑0‑0 to continue hearings for SE280‑0671 (738 Mountain St. garage) and SE280‑0669 (Bay Rd./Monarch Ln. subdivision) to April 9, 2026. Members unanimously supported two warrant articles for the May 2026 Annual Town Meeting: a Chapter 262 Wetlands Bylaw amendment and a municipal land‑transfer of parcels 51R, 71R, and 93R. The minutes from February 19 and March 5, 2026 were approved.

• Issued Order of Conditions for SE280‑0664 Veterans Memorial Beach parking lot (7‑0‑0)
• Continued hearing for SE280‑0671 738 Mountain St. garage to April 9, 2026 (7‑0‑0)
• Continued hearing for SE280‑0669 Bay Rd./Monarch Ln. subdivision to April 9, 2026 (7‑0‑0)
• Supported Chapter 262 Wetlands Bylaw amendment warrant article for May 2026 ATM (7‑0‑0)
• Supported municipal land‑transfer warrant article for parcels 51R, 71R, 93R for May 2026 ATM (7‑0‑0)
• Approved minutes from February 19 and March 5, 2026 (approval vote)

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will review date requests for the Sharon Pride festival and SYBSA/Fiesta Carnivals. The body will also discuss beach fees, structure, and lighting hour policies for Deborah Sampson Courts.

• Sharon Pride festival event date request for May 31st
• SYBSA/Fiesta Carnivals date request for the week of May 11-17th
• Discussion of beach fees and structure
• Discussion of Deborah Sampson Courts lights hours policy
• Liaison appointment for Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC)

The Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC) meeting will cover updates on its Board of Health, honor deceased members, review plans for upcoming summer festivals, and consider succession planning for its leadership. Additional topics that have arisen in the past 48 hours may also be discussed.

• Screenagers
• BOH Updates
• Remembering our friends
• Summer Festivals
• Succession Planning

The SPARC committee approved funding to bring West Woodson to elementary schools, with a clinician present at each session. The group discussed outreach to school psychologists and police contacts for the "Remembering Our Friends" event, reviewed upcoming film screenings, and considered budget uses for swag and catering. Succession planning and recruitment of new members were also addressed.

• Approved funding for West Woodson presentations in elementary schools (clinician present)

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to discuss various accessibility improvements and community supports. The agenda includes reviews of public facilities and a student scholarship.

• Sensory park for Children and Adults with Autism
• Automatic door openers in new Library bathrooms
• Town Center sidewalk update
• New fields' accessibility
• Scholarship for a Sharon High School student with special needs

The commission approved the February meeting minutes unanimously. It decided to send a letter to the local Costco and to contact the Massachusetts Office on Disability to advocate for a Caroline’s Cart for a resident with a disability. No other substantive actions were taken at this meeting.

• Approved February meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Commission will send a letter to local Costco requesting a Caroline’s Cart
• Commission will contact the Massachusetts Office on Disability about the cart request

Historical Commission

The Sharon Historical Commission and Historic District Commission will meet virtually to discuss ongoing work. The agenda includes a review of the Cemetery Preservation Project and updates on current projects.

• Review of the Cemetery Preservation Project
• Updates on current projects

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will discuss several items, including a request to begin a solar project for the library. They will also consider a request from the Sharon Forward Foundation, approve the minutes from the February 11, 2026 meeting, and receive reports on the budget, new library building, and handicap access improvements. Additional topics include FY2026 delayed openings, an email about EV parking spots, and a crossing at School St and Main St.

• Solar Project – request to begin project
• Request from Sharon Forward Foundation
• Approve Minutes of February 11, 2026
• Reports on budget, new library building, handicap access, children’s room and bathrooms
• Communications email regarding EV parking spots

The trustees voted 6‑0 to allow Solect Energy to start placing solar panels on the library roof. They also voted 5‑0, with one abstention, to recommend that the Select Board deny the Forward Foundation’s request to use the High Street parking lot. A motion to approve delayed library openings on April 17 and April 30, 2026 passed unanimously. The February 11, 2026 minutes were approved by consensus.

• Allow Solect Energy to begin placing panels on library roof – approved 6‑0
• Recommend Select Board deny Forward Foundation parking lot request – approved 5‑0 (1 abstention)
• Approve delayed library openings on April 17 and April 30, 2026 – approved unanimously
• Approve February 11, 2026 minutes – approved by consensus

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates on the VMB Project and the 2026-2050 Watershed Management Plan. Members are scheduled to vote on interim measures to reduce road salt and asphalt runoff into the lake, as well as funding for geese control and a June 2026 NEAS contract.

• Proposed interim measures: banning crushed recycled asphalt, increasing sand/reducing rock salt on Massapoag Ave, installing full curb at Capen Hill, and adding silt socks
• Vote to approve MVP grant application and Final WBP to MassDEP
• Vote on reserve for egg addling and geese control
• Vote to approve DASH contract with NEAS for June 2026
• Planning for 'Wake Up the Lake' event on April 25 or May 2

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the January 28 and February 25 meetings. It also approved the FY27 MVP grant application and the submission of the final Watershed Based Plan draft to MassDEP. Members voted to add up to $5,000 for goose‑egg addling services, bringing the total to $7,000, and approved the NEAS DASH contract for $37,500.

• Approved meeting minutes from Jan 28 and Feb 25 (6‑0 vote)
• Approved FY27 MVP application (6‑0 vote)
• Approved up to an additional $5,000 for goose‑egg addling (total $7,000)
• Approved NEAS DASH contract for $37,500
• Approved submitting final Watershed Based Plan draft to MassDEP (6‑0 vote)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will consider several project updates and financial approvals. Items include adding handicapped-access buttons to the library restroom and children's room, reviewing construction progress on the water treatment plant, and approving two project change orders and an engineering services invoice. The committee may also allow brief public comments at the chair's discretion.

• Approve addition of handicapped buttons for the library first‑floor bathroom and children’s room doors
• Review construction updates for the water treatment plant: PFAS vessel & piping, primary steel erection, secondary framing, painting, wall panels, and roof panels
• Approve PCO 05 – Pilot Study Credit – $10,426.63
• Approve PCO 06 – Masonry Mockup Credit – $2,002.75
• Approve Invoice Voucher #37 for engineering services: Apex $58,899.68 and Weston & Sampson $11,481.07

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hear the School Committee's proposed FY2027 operating budget and vote on school capital outlay for Chromebooks, iPads, and SPED vans. The body will also discuss recommendations for several Annual Town Meeting Warrant articles and Town Clerk compensation.

• FY2027 school operating budget presentation
• Capital outlay for Chromebooks, iPads, and SPED vans
• Community Preservation projects: Sharon Historic Society, Town Clerk Binding Records, and Lake Massapoag Watershed-Based Plan
• Proposed acquisition of 101 Old Post Road
• Proposed by-law to prohibit Crypto Kiosks

The committee voted 10-1 to recommend approval of the remaining school department capital outlay requests, covering Chromebooks, iPads, and special‑education vans. The FY2027 school operating budget was presented but no vote was taken. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved school capital outlay for Chromebooks, iPads, and SPED vans (10-1)

Council on Aging Board

The Council on Aging Advisory Board will hear from a Jail Diversion Program crisis clinician from the Sharon Police Dept. The board will also review COA statistics and updates on town accessibility projects.

• Presentation by Victoria Palmisano, Crisis Clinician JDP (Jail Diversion Program)
• Director Kaitlyn Thibeault report on COA statistics
• Town Center sidewalks update
• Library handicap parking update
• Reports from HESSCO, FSCOA, and MA AARP

The board denied the grant request for Town Center sidewalks and the Planning Board rejected the Sunrise Senior Living project on Edge Hill Toad & Norwood St. A housing lottery for low‑income seniors was announced for two Local Initiative Projects. The next COA Advisory Board meeting is set for April 13 and the Town Meeting is scheduled for May 4 at 7 pm.

• February 9 minutes unanimously accepted (unanimous)
• Town Center sidewalks grant request denied
• Sunrise Senior Living project rejected by Planning Board
• Housing lottery announced for North Main Street and Old Post Road LIP projects
• Town Meeting scheduled for May 4, 7 pm at SHS
• Next COA Advisory Board meeting scheduled for April 13, 2:30 pm

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will discuss and vote on co-sponsoring a Sharon PRIDE event and a strategic plan draft. The body will also review a Community Speak Out event and the 'Sharing our Stories' project.

• Vote on co-sponsoring Sharon PRIDE event
• Discussion of monetary contribution for custodial fees for March 22 Community Speak Out event
• Discussion and possible vote on strategic plan draft
• Review of recording permission slips for library recording stations
• Discussion of DEIC website layout for town website upgrades

The committee approved the February 2026 meeting minutes unanimously. It voted to co‑sponsor the 7th Annual Sharon Pride Festival, eliminating the standard fee. It approved $612 in additional custodial fees for the Community Speak Out event, with one abstention. The vote on the strategic plan was tabled until the April 2026 meeting and the session was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved February 2026 minutes (6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)
• Co‑sponsored 7th Annual Sharon Pride Festival, fee reduced to $0 (6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)
• Approved $612 custodial fees for Community Speak Out event (5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstention)
• Tabled vote on strategic plan to April 2026 meeting (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet via Zoom to make a decision regarding Sunrise. The board will also hold a general discussion on recommendations and the future role of the Planning Board regarding the LMAC WBP Plan.

• Decision on Sunrise
• Discussion on LMAC WBP Plan recommendations and Planning Board role
• Approval of minutes from 2/4 and 2/26

The board approved the minutes from 2/4/26 and 2/26/26 by a 5‑0‑0 roll‑call vote. It prepared a denial order for the Sunrise special‑permit application. The board voted 5‑0‑0 to appoint Oanh Nguyen as the liaison to the LMAC. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of 2/4/26 (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 2/26/26 (5-0-0)
• Prepared denial order for Sunrise special‑permit application
• Appointed Oanh Nguyen as LMAC liaison (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a new hearing regarding 144 Old Post Road. The board is also scheduled to elect a ZBA Chair for 2026.

• New hearing for 144 Old Post Road
• Election of 2026 ZBA Chair

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved the major site plan for Building B to go vertical. It voted to close Case 1938 – 144 Old Post Road and then approved that case with standard conditions. The election of a new chairperson was not decided and will be voted on later.

• Closed Case 1938 – 144 Old Post Road (5-0-0 vote)
• Approved Case 1938 – 144 Old Post Road with standard conditions (3-0-0 vote)
• Approved major site plan for Building B to go vertical (approval recorded, no vote tally provided)
• Chairperson election remains pending (no decision made)

School Committee

The School Committee will move into an executive session under M.G.L. c.30A §21(a). In that session the committee will conduct a collective‑bargaining meeting with the Sharon Teachers Association and discuss bargaining strategy. No other agenda items are listed.

• Executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association
• Executive session to discuss bargaining strategy with the Sharon Teachers Association

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and vote on positions for several 2026 Annual Town Meeting articles. The board will also review Lake Management Advisory Committee requests and a shared Energy Manager agreement with Norwood and Medfield.

• Proposed transfer of 51R, 71R and 93R Mansfield Street to Conservation Commission
• Proposed by-law changes for seasonal overnight parking bans and dog kennels
• Intermunicipal agreement with Norwood and Medfield for a shared Energy Manager
• Acceptance of a $20,000 donation from the Estate of Mary Vantyle to the Conservation Commission
• Discussion on pedestrian traffic near the new library

The Sharon Select Board voted 5‑0 to recommend Town Meeting approval for several articles, including the transfer of care, custody and control of parcels 51R, 71R, and 93R on Mansfield Street to the Conservation Commission, and amendments to town by‑laws. The board also approved articles on dog‑kennel licensing, executive group compensation, and a seasonal overnight parking ban, while tabling the Community Preservation Committee projects until the next meeting. Additional approvals were made for lake‑related items such as a banner request, an egg‑addling permit, and grant submissions.

• Approved transfer of care, custody, and control of parcels 51R, 71R, 93R Mansfield Street to Conservation Commission (5‑0)
• Approved amendment of by‑laws to correct 2025 notice‑of‑meeting oversight (5‑0)
• Approved amendment of dog kennel by‑law as presented by Animal Control Officer Rachel Oles (5‑0)
• Approved article on compensation of executive group/non‑union pay plan (5‑0)
• Approved creation of Sec. 235‑25 for seasonal overnight parking bans (5‑0)
• Approved LMAC banner request for week of May 4, 2026 (5‑0)
• Approved egg‑addling permit request amended with USDA Wildlife Services (5‑0)
• Authorized submission of MVP grant with board‑approved language (5‑0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review proposed operating budgets for the Library and general government for FY2027, along with salary surveys and a $100,000 grant for invasive weed control. The body will also discuss the Town Clerk position and meet with petitioners regarding warrant articles.

• Library Board FY2027 operating budget presentation
• General government FY2027 operating budget presentation
• Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee invasive weed grant matching funds ($100,000)
• Discussion of Town Clerk salary adjustment
• Citizen petition to restrict parking of boats/trailers on Town streets

The committee voted to recommend the proposed salary schedule for the town’s 19 executive‑group employees, increasing total compensation by about $50,000. A motion to create a subcommittee to review the Town Clerk position was withdrawn, with plans to revisit the idea later. Other items, such as the historic society digitization request, Lake Massapoag water‑quality projects, and the library FY2027 budget, were discussed but no actions were taken.

• Approved recommendation of new executive salary schedule (no vote tally provided)
• Motion to form Town Clerk review subcommittee withdrawn

School Committee

The Sharon Schools Negotiations Subcommittee will meet in an executive session. The session will be used to conduct collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association and to discuss bargaining strategy. No other agenda items are listed.

• Executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Sharon Teachers Association

Conservation Commission

The Sharon Conservation Commission will hold continued public hearings on four notices of intent and one resource development action, including a subdivision at Bay Road/Monarch Lane and a parking lot renovation at Veterans Memorial Beach. The commission will also discuss letters about a Costco parcel, a municipal land transfer on Mansfield Street, and updates from the Athletic Field Working Group and Lake Management. Additional items include approving the February 19, 2026 meeting minutes and other routine business.

• NOI SE 280-0669 Bay Rd./Monarch Ln – Birch Hill II Subdivision (continuance request to March 19, 2026)
• NOI SE 280-0664 Veterans Memorial Beach – Parking Lot Renovation
• RDA 355 Bay Road – Crescent Ridge Dairy demolition and construction
• NOI 738 Mountain St. – Garage proposal
• Municipal Land Transfer: 91R, 71R and 51R Mansfield St.

The commission voted unanimously to continue three public hearings—Birch Hill II subdivision, Veterans Memorial Beach parking lot renovation, and a garage proposal on Mountain Street—until future dates requested by the applicants. It also voted 5‑0‑0 to close the hearing on the Crescent Ridge Dairy barn demolition and issue a negative determination, pending approval of erosion‑control specifications. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Continue Birch Hill II subdivision hearing to March 19, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Continue Veterans Memorial Beach parking lot renovation hearing to March 5, 2026 (5-0-0)
• Close Crescent Ridge Dairy barn demolition hearing and issue negative determination pending erosion-control plan approval (5-0-0)
• Continue Mountain Street garage hearing to a future date set by applicant (5-0-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0-0)

School Committee

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding several Notice of Intent (NOI) and Request for Determination of Applicability (RDA) filings. The body will also discuss municipal land transfers and Town Meeting Warrant Articles.

• Public hearing: Birch Hill II Subdivision at Bay Rd./Monarch Ln.
• Public hearing: Veterans Memorial Beach parking lot renovation
• Public hearing: Demolition and construction at 355 Bay Road (Crescent Ridge Dairy)
• Public hearing: Garage construction at 738 Mountain St.
• Discussion of municipal land transfer for 91R, 71R and 51R Mansfield St.

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will discuss continued FY 27 fee recommendations and the superintendent’s FY 27 budget proposal. It may vote on FY 26 Q2 transfers, FY 27 recommended fees, the FY 27 superintendent budget, and the minutes from the February 25, 2026 meeting. The agenda also includes community updates, public comments, and superintendent updates.

• Possible vote to approve FY 26 Q2 transfers
• Possible vote to approve recommended fees for FY 27
• Vote to approve FY 27 superintendent’s proposed budget
• Vote to approve minutes of February 25, 2026
• Payroll warrant $1,892,068.71 (2/20/26) and $83,756.46 (2/27/26); AP warrant $198,223.71 (3/5/26)

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates to the VMB proposal and the MVP grant application. Members will hear from the DPW regarding capital plans and budget time frames. The meeting includes votes on grant applications and equipment requests.

• Vote on revised MVP grant application
• Vote on silt sock request for Massapoag Ave & Lake Ave
• Vote on salt brine spray equipment contingency request
• Discussion of VMB Proposal regarding lots, drainage, shoreline, signage, and budget
• Discussion of potential Wake the Lake event

The committee voted to accept the FY27 MVP grant budget proposal with amendments. All six members approved the motion to adjourn. Members assigned invoicing for LMAC projects to Conservation Commission Clerk Jana. The group discussed project‑manager needs for shoreline improvements but took no formal action.

• Approved FY27 MVP grant budget proposal with amendments (6-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (6-0)
• Assigned invoicing for LMAC projects to Conservation Commission Clerk Jana

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss and potentially vote on the Superintendent's proposed budget and recommended fees for FY'27. The body will also consider votes on FY'26 student activity fees and Q2 transfers. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy with the STA and STA Unit.

• Vote to approve FY'27 Superintendent’s Proposed Budget
• Possible vote to approve recommended fees for FY'27
• Possible vote on FY'26 Student Activity Fees
• Possible vote to approve FY'26 Q2 Transfers
• Payroll and AP warrants totaling $2,174,048.88

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will review and approve the minutes from the February 17 meeting, reappropriate $12,458 in leftover funds from the Town Hall project, and approve construction invoices for the Water Treatment Plant project. The committee will also appoint a voting member to the Change Order Subcommittee.

• Approve minutes from February 17, 2026 meeting
• Reappropriate $12,458 from Town Hall (3101) project
• Approve WTP construction invoice Voucher #36
• Appoint voting member to WTP Change Order Subcommittee
• Review WTP project budget and schedule

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee Change Order Subcommittee will meet to review and approve the latest change orders for the Water Treatment Project. The committee will also consider a new process for distributing and approving meeting minutes via email.

• Review and approval of change orders for the Water Treatment Project

School Committee

The Negotiations Subcommittee will meet in executive session to conduct a collective bargaining session and discuss strategy regarding the Sharon Teachers Association.

• Collective bargaining session with the Sharon Teachers Association
• Strategy discussion regarding collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to receive updates on the Sharon Dog Park and the Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee. The body will also discuss an Eagle Scout proposal from Charles Obeid.

• Eagle Scout Proposal by Charles Obeid
• Sharon Dog Park update by Kate Ushakova
• Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee update by Laura Russell

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will review and approve minutes, reappropriate $12,458 from the Town Hall project, and approve construction invoices for the Water Treatment Plant project. The committee will also discuss handicapped buttons for the Library Project and appoint a new member to the Change Order Subcommittee.

• Approve $12,458 leftover from Town Hall (3101) to be reappropriated
• Approve invoice Voucher #36 for Water Treatment Plant construction
• Appoint a voting member to the WTP Change Order Subcommittee
• Discuss handicapped buttons for first floor Library Project bathrooms
• Review Water Treatment Plant construction updates and budget

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review and approve the minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting. It will discuss options for beautifying the Town Center, including possible grants and landlord involvement. The committee will also consider potential future events, a proposed budget, networking with local businesses and the Chamber of Commerce, and limited business opportunities related to FIFA. An open member slot on the TAB and upcoming meeting dates will be addressed.

• Town Center beautification options – grants/landlord connections
• Potential future events and proposed budget
• Networking opportunities with businesses/Chamber of Commerce
• FIFA – limited business opportunities
• Review/approve 2/2/26 minutes

The Economic Development Committee voted unanimously (5-0-0) to accept the minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting. The committee then voted unanimously (5-0-0) to adjourn the March 2, 2026 meeting at 7:50 PM. No other actions or approvals were recorded.

• Approved 2/2/26 minutes (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:50 PM (5-0-0)

School Committee

The School Committee will meet in executive session to discuss legal strategies. The meeting is scheduled to remain in executive session and not return to open session.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for pending litigation Civil Action 2582CV00891 and 2582CV00878
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation with the STA Unit

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to discuss amending Section 8.1 of the Zoning Bylaw regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. The board will also discuss a battery energy storage system bylaw and a Lake Management Advisory Committee update.

• Public hearing on Zoning Bylaw Section 8.1 Accessory Dwelling Unit amendment
• Discussion of battery energy storage system bylaw
• Appointment of a representative to the SBC-SC
• Lake Management Advisory Committee update

The Planning Board opened, approved edits to, and closed a public hearing on the Section 8.1 Accessory Dwelling Unit amendment (votes 4‑0‑0, 5‑0‑0, and 5‑0‑0). The Board also appointed Peter Ford as the Planning Board representative to the SBC Selection Committee (5‑0‑0). Several past meeting minutes were approved, and the board adjourned (5‑0‑0).

• Opened ADU Section 8.1 public hearing (4‑0‑0)
• Accepted attorney edits to ADU amendment (5‑0‑0)
• Closed ADU public hearing (5‑0‑0)
• Appointed Peter Ford as PB rep to SBC Selection Committee (5‑0‑0)
• Approved omnibus minutes for 9/4/25, 9/29/25, 11/12/25, 12/18/25 (5‑0‑0)
• Approved 12/3/25 minutes (4‑0‑1)
• Approved 12/10/25 minutes (3‑0‑2)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0‑0)

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will move to an executive session under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 30A, section 21(a). The session is intended to conduct a collective bargaining meeting with the Sharon Teachers Association and to discuss bargaining strategy. No other agenda items are listed.

• Motion to enter executive session for collective bargaining with Sharon Teachers Association
• Discussion of strategy for collective bargaining with Sharon Teachers Association

Human Resources Board

The Human Resources Board will consider the results of a triennial labor market survey for executive positions and prepare to discuss a related warrant article with the Finance Committee. It will vote on proposed executive salaries and non‑union compensation changes, and approve pay rates for part‑time and seasonal recreation staff for 2026. The meeting also includes routine items such as approving prior minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Review and approve minutes of the December 17, 2025 meeting
• Review the triennial labor market survey results for executive group positions
• Vote on executive salaries, non‑union compensation, and affirming changes
• Approve proposed pay rates for Recreation Department part‑time and seasonal staff for 2026
• Schedule the next meeting

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee will review the Watershed‑Based Plan for 2026‑2050 and related shoreline and water‑quality projects. The committee will approve the minutes from the January 28, 2026 meeting and vote on the MVP grant application to fund lake‑restoration work. Additional updates will be given on upcoming board meetings, shoreline design, a potential “Wake the Lake” event, and the DASH program.

• Review and approve the Watershed‑Based Plan for Lake Massapoag 2026‑2050
• Approve the January 28, 2026 LMAC meeting minutes
• Vote to approve the MVP grant application (grant to be submitted by DPW by March 20)
• Reimburse the chair for Adobe and Dropbox subscription expenses
• Discuss upcoming shoreline design, interpretive signage, and DEP 319 meeting on March 26

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee approved the MVP grant proposal with a 4‑1 vote, noting that any significant changes will be reviewed at a special meeting. The committee also approved reimbursement for the chair’s Adobe and Dropbox subscriptions by a 4‑1 vote. Both motions passed with one member voting against and no abstentions recorded beyond those listed in the vote record.

• Approved MVP grant proposal (4:1:0)
• Approved reimbursement for chair’s Adobe and Dropbox subscriptions (4:1:0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:51 PM (unanimous)

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee will meet to approve meeting minutes and receive a status update on the Energy Manager services. The agenda includes a presentation from PowerOptions and a discussion on solar updates.

• Approval of Energy Advisory Committee minutes
• Energy Manager status update and PowerOptions presentation
• Solar update discussion
• Next meeting date and adjournment

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee meeting will include community and superintendent updates, a discussion of FY 27 fee recommendations and the superintendent’s FY 27 budget proposal, and several decision items. Committee members will vote on FY 26 Quarter 2 transfers, adopt Calendar Option 2 for the 2026‑27 school year, and approve multiple out‑of‑state field trips for high‑school students. The meeting will also approve the minutes from February 4, 2026.

• Vote to approve FY 26 Quarter 2 transfers
• Vote to approve Calendar Option 2 for the 2026‑27 school year
• Vote to approve out‑of‑state field trip for SHS grades 10‑12 to Greece and Italy (April 15‑22, 2027)
• Vote to approve out‑of‑state field trip for SHS debate and speech qualifying students to NCFL in Washington, DC (May 22‑24, 2026)
• Review of fees and FY 27 fee recommendations

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board will hold a public hearing and vote on water rate adjustments, beach fees, and sealer fees for 2026. It will review the preliminary FY2027 sector budget and refer it to the Finance Committee. Board members will consider articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant, including a by‑law amendment and a rodenticide ban. A $1,861,586.56 DPW services contract covering asphalt, railings, painting, and snow removal will be voted on.

• Public hearing and vote on water rate adjustments effective April 1 2026, beach fees effective June 1 2026, and sealer of weights and measures fees effective April 1 2026
• Review and vote on preliminary FY2027 Select Board sector budget, then refer to Finance Committee
• Vote to approve Southeast Regional Services Group DPW services contracts (Mar 1 2026–Feb 28 2027) totaling $1,861,586.56
• Consider and vote to insert articles for the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant, including amendment to Priorities Committee by‑law and ban on rodenticides
• Approve consent calendar items such as Council on Aging Advisory Board appointments and banner requests

The board opened and then closed a public hearing on proposed water, weights & measures, and beach fees (both motions passed 5-0). It approved the water fee increase effective April 1, 2026 by a 4-1 vote and approved the weights & measures fee increase by a 5-0 vote. The board also approved the preliminary FY2027 sector budget and referred it to the Finance Committee for further discussion (5-0).

• Opened public hearing on water, weights & measures, and beach fees (5-0)
• Closed public hearing on water, weights & measures, and beach fees (5-0)
• Approved proposed water fees effective April 1, 2026 (4-1)
• Approved proposed weights & measures fees effective April 1, 2026 (5-0)
• Inserted articles and approved order for 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant (5-0)
• Approved preliminary FY2027 Select Board sector budget and referred to Finance Committee (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review proposed FY2027 budgets for the Town Clerk and Elections & Registration. The body will also meet with petitioners regarding several proposed Town Meeting warrant articles and vote on a capital outlay article.

• Proposed Community Preservation funding: $10,800 for town records, $28,000 for Historical Society, and $100,000 for Lake Massapoag invasive weed grant
• Proposed ban on cryptocurrency kiosks
• Proposed updates to kennel definitions, license fees, and penalties
• Proposed transfer of 51R and 71R Mansfield Street from Select Board to Conservation Commission
• Proposed ban on rodenticides on town property

The committee reviewed the FY27 Town Clerk and Elections & Registration budgets but did not vote on a salary increase or the E&R budget. Discussion of a non‑discretionary line‑item to smooth election costs was deferred until the final budget is prepared. The only formal action taken was to move the Community Preservation Committee recommendations to the March 9 meeting.

• Town Clerk salary increase vote postponed (no vote taken)
• Elections & Registration budget vote postponed (no vote taken)
• Creation of non‑discretionary election‑cost line-item deferred pending budget finalization
• Community Preservation Committee recommendations agenda item moved to March 9 meeting

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to discuss accessibility updates for town facilities and infrastructure. The body will also review priorities regarding student scholarships and a motivational speaker.

• Sensory park for children and adults with Autism
• Automatic door openers in new Library bathrooms
• Curb cut for crosswalk on Mountain Street
• Town Center sidewalk update
• Scholarship for a Sharon High School student with special needs

Water Management Advisory Committee

The Water Management Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from the Jan. 29, 2026 meeting, receive updates on the town's Water Master Plan and the new water treatment plant, and discuss the status of the water rate pricing proposal for fiscal year 2027. The meeting also includes a review of January 2026 water department activity, an open public session, and scheduling of the next committee meeting.

• Approve minutes of the Jan. 29, 2026 meeting
• Sharon Water Master Plan update
• New Water Treatment Plant update
• Status on Water Rate Pricing Proposal for FY 2027
• Schedule the next WMAC meeting

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a demolition and construction project at 355 Bay Road (Crescent Ridge Dairy) and consider notices of intent for a garage at 738 Mountain Street and a parking‑lot renovation at Veterans Memorial Beach. The commission will also discuss a boat‑ramp shed for the Sharon Fire Department, a municipal land transfer of parcels 71R and 51R on Mansfield Street, and updates from the lake, athletic field working group, and LMAC. The meeting will include approval of the February 5, 2026 minutes and other routine business.

• Public hearing – demolition & construction at 355 Bay Rd, Crescent Ridge Dairy (continuance requested)
• Notice of Intent – garage at 738 Mountain St (continuance requested)
• Notice of Intent – parking lot renovation at Veterans Memorial Beach
• Discussion – boat‑ramp shed proposal for Sharon Fire Department
• Discussion – municipal land transfer of parcels 71R and 51R on Mansfield St

The Conservation Commission unanimously continued the public hearings for the RDA 355 Bay Road demolition, the NOI 738 Mountain Street garage, and the NOI 82 Gunhouse Street parking‑lot renovation to March 5, 2026. The minutes from the February 5, 2026 meeting were approved with an amendment to correct the date. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Continue hearing for RDA 355 Bay Road demolition to March 5, 2026 (4-0-0)
• Continue hearing for NOI 738 Mountain Street garage to March 5, 2026 (4-0-0)
• Continue hearing for NOI 82 Gunhouse Street parking‑lot renovation to March 5, 2026 (4-0-0)
• Approve February 5, 2026 minutes (amended) (3-0-1)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0-0)

Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC)

The Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC) meeting will discuss the Dr. Lewis Survey, provide Board of Health updates, review the Screenagers program, and hold a remembrance for friends. Additional items that arose within the past 48 hours may be raised, and other business not listed may be addressed.

• Dr. Lewis Survey
• Board of Health (BOH) updates
• Screenagers program review
• Remembering our friends
• Other topics from the past 48 hours or other business

The coalition voted to support Linda in requesting town funds for a year‑long Caresolace online referral service costing $18,000. Upcoming community events were scheduled, including Screenagers on March 20 and March 24, and a memorial music event on June 13. Additional collaboration meetings were noted for February 26, March 22, and a Rotary trivia night on April 29.

• Supported Linda's request to ask the town for funding for the $18K Caresolace contract
• Scheduled Screenagers event at the high school and middle school for March 20
• Scheduled Screenagers parent‑evening presentation for March 24
• Confirmed John will provide music for the June 13 memorial event
• Assigned Margie to coordinate participants with Jackie Kaye for the memorial event
• Noted Sharon Pluralism collaboration meeting on February 26
• Noted Sharon Pluralism Community Speak Out on March 22
• Planned participation in Rotary trivia night on April 29

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will review and approve the minutes from its February 3 meeting. It will receive updates on construction activities for the town's water treatment plant, including steel erection and PFAS vessel delivery in late February. The committee will consider Invoice Voucher #35 for engineering services totaling $81,264.80. The meeting will conclude with any additional topics the chair wishes to discuss and adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the February 3, 2026 SSBC meeting
• Construction updates: precast plank set; upcoming concrete plank ends, steel erection (02/16‑02/27), PFAS vessel & piping delivery (02/25‑02/27), wet well piping installation (02/16‑02/20)
• Review and approve Invoice Voucher #35: Apex $56,952.75; Weston & Sampson $24,312.05
• Chair’s optional discussion topics (not known 48 hours in advance)
• Adjournment

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will vote on funding and sponsorships for several community events. Members will also discuss a letter to the School Committee regarding high school incidents and review the committee's strategic plan.

• Vote on $395.00 for Juneteenth initiative (DCR rental and application fees)
• Vote on non-monetary co-sponsorship of Community Speak Out on March 22
• Vote on sponsorship of Black History Month event featuring Kiana Baskin and SHS Black Student Union
• Discussion of letter to School Committee Dr. Botelho regarding high school incidents
• Discussion of 'Know your Rights' trainings

The committee approved a $395 co‑sponsorship for the 2026 Juneteenth celebration with Sharon Public Schools (7‑0 vote). It also approved co‑sponsorship of the March 22 Community Speak Out event (6‑0‑1 vote) and a sponsorship of a Black History Month event featuring local students (6‑0 vote). Additionally, members approved the final draft of a letter to the Sharon School Committee about recent incidents (5‑0 vote) and ratified the November 2025, December 2025 and January 2026 meeting minutes.

• Approved $395 co‑sponsorship for 2026 Juneteenth celebration (7 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)
• Approved co‑sponsorship of March 22 Community Speak Out event (6 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstention)
• Approved sponsorship of Black History Month event with Kiana Baskin and SHS Black Student Union (6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)
• Approved final draft of letter to Sharon School Committee and Superintendent (5 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)
• Approved November 2025 meeting minutes (5 yeas, 0 nays, 2 abstentions)
• Approved December 2025 meeting minutes (5 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstention)
• Approved January 2026 meeting minutes (6 yeas, 0 nays, 0 abstentions)

Historical Commission

The Sharon Historical Commission will first approve the minutes from its previous meeting. It will then review the Cemetery Preservation Project and provide updates on current projects. The commission may also consider any topics not anticipated 48 hours before the meeting before adjourning.

• Approval of prior meeting’s minutes
• Review of the Cemetery Preservation Project
• Updates on current projects
• Discussion of topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance
• Adjournment

Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee

The Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee will meet on February 11, 2026 at the Sharon Community Center. The meeting will review and approve the minutes from the January 7, 2026 meeting, receive the treasurer’s report, and discuss updates on donations, the Pyrotecnico fireworks contract, committee shirts, food trucks, music and entertainment, and social media. All items are listed for discussion or update.

• Review and approval of 1/7/2026 Minutes
• Treasurer’s report
• 2026 Pyrotecnico Contract
• Food Truck update
• Music and Entertainment update

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss library patron parking and the School St/Main St crossing. The board will also review reports from the Treasurer, Budget, and Foundation.

• Library Patron Parking
• Children’s Mural
• School St/Main St Crossing
• Approval of January 21, 2026 minutes

The trustees approved a motion limiting the mural title banner to 10" × 30" and the dedication plaque to about 4.5" × 7.5", passing unanimously. Earlier minutes from Jan 21, 2026 were approved by consensus. Additional actions were authorized, including closing an Eastern Bank account, fabricating permanent donor signs, rejecting a proposed short‑term parking space, and planning accessibility upgrades and safety communications.

• Mural plaque size motion passed unanimously (10" × 30" banner, ~4.5" × 7.5" plaque)
• January 21, 2026 minutes approved by consensus
• Cheryl Weinstein to close Eastern Bank account and merge funds into Harbor One account
• Permanent donor signs, including a biography sign for Philip Carpeno and a no‑parking sign (10 p.m.–7 a.m.), to be fabricated
• Proposed “Ten Minutes Maximum” parking space rejected
• Rusty Callaway to coordinate installation of accessible door openers for library bathrooms
• Cheryl Weinstein to post the March 10 Select Board meeting agenda on School Street/Main Street crossing safety
• Randy Gagné to investigate OCLN dues overspend and clarify State Aid spreadsheet usage

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board will interview and consider reappointing Hillary Johnson to the Board of Health for a term ending Dec 31 2028. The board will hear an interim report from the Athletic Fields Working Group, discuss parking restrictions, a by‑law amendment, and a ban on virtual cryptocurrency kiosks, and vote on a police comfort dog with a related donation account. It will also review preliminary FY2027 budgets for public safety and other departments and approve bond sale documents.

• Conduct abbreviated reappointment interview for Hillary Johnson – Board of Health (term expires Dec 31 2028)
• Receive interim report from Athletic Fields Working Group presented by Julie Rowe
• Discuss Town Meeting articles: restrict overnight boat/trailer parking, amend Chapter 235 by‑law for parking bans, and ban virtual crypto‑currency kiosks
• Approve police comfort dog and establish a donation account for related expenses (request from SRO Giovanni Valmond and Chief Coffey memo)
• Review and vote on preliminary FY2027 budgets for police, fire, general government, land use, and human services/culture departments; approve bond sale documents

The Select Board reappointed Hillary Johnson to the Board of Health for a term ending Dec. 31, 2028 (5‑0). It approved the reactivation of the Community Resource Dog program at a cost of $8,500, with $7,000 funded by the Norfolk DA’s office (5‑0). The board also approved bond sale documents for $4.56 million in general‑obligation bonds and $4.45 million in short‑term notes (5‑0). A consent calendar covering minutes, banner requests, employment and host agreements, race markers, the Polar Plunge, a town‑report bid, and a $20 fire‑department donation was approved (5‑0).

• Reappointed Hillary Johnson to Board of Health (term to Dec 31 2028) – 5‑0
• Approved Community Resource Dog program $8,500 (with $7,000 DA funding) – 5‑0
• Approved bond sale documents: $4.56 M GO bonds and $4.45 M short‑term notes – 5‑0
• Approved consent calendar items (minutes, banner requests, employment agreement, host community agreement, race markers, Polar Plunge, town report bid, $20 fire donation) – 5‑0

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review responses to the “Shop Sharon” survey, consider business opportunities related to the upcoming FIFA 2026 event, and discuss the future of the Mandarin Taste property. The committee will also receive an update on the Sunrise Sharon initiative and decide on future meeting dates. No other items are listed.

• Update on “Shop Sharon” survey responses
• FIFA 2026 business opportunities, including transportation and short‑term rental guides
• Engage with Mandarin Taste property owner regarding future of property
• Sunrise Sharon update
• Determine next scheduled meeting dates

The committee voted 4-0-1 to nominate Hy Waxman as Chair of the Economic Development Committee. The same vote elected Shana Seidenberg as Vice Chair. The board approved the minutes from 1/5/26 by a 4-0-0 vote. The committee set the next meeting for March 2, 2026 and carried forward discussion of the Sunrise Sharon project, FIFA 2026 opportunities, and the Mandarin Taste property.

• Hy Waxman nominated Chair (vote 4-0-1)
• Shana Seidenberg nominated Vice Chair (vote 4-0-1)
• Accepted 1/5/26 minutes (vote 4-0-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for 3/2/26
• Rob Maidman agreed to send land‑use table to Ms. Levitt
• FIFA 2026 business opportunities discussion carried to next agenda
• Mandarin Taste property engagement carried to next agenda

Finance Committee

The Sharon Finance Committee will consider recommendations from the Capital Outlay Committee, including a proposed capital outlay appropriation and projects funded from the undesignated general fund balance. It will review the proposed FY2027 budgets for the Town Clerk and Elections & Registration departments and consider creating a non‑discretionary line‑item to smooth funding fluctuations. The committee will also hear a citizen petition to ban rodenticides on all town property and will vote on the February 2, 2026 Finance Committee minutes.

• Review Capital Outlay Committee recommendations (proposed appropriation and projects)
• Review proposed FY2027 Town Clerk and Elections & Registration budgets and new non‑discretionary line‑item
• Consider citizen petition to ban rodenticides on all town property
• Town Administrator update (Fred Turkington)
• Vote to approve Finance Committee minutes from February 2, 2026

The committee reviewed Capital Outlay recommendations, noting $1.3 M in borrowing, $600‑$800 K free cash, and $654 K from the cash capital line. It deferred the Town Clerk budget review to the February 23 meeting. No formal votes were recorded on the citizen petitions or the rodenticide ban proposal.

• Postponed Town Clerk budget review to Feb 23 (no vote recorded)
• Deferred discussion of FY2027 Town Clerk and Elections & Registration budgets until next meeting
• Requested information on current rodenticide use and pest‑management contracts

Council on Aging Board

The Sharon Council on Aging Advisory Board will hear a presentation by Victoria Palmisano on the Jail Diversion Program, a report from Director Kaitlyn Thibeault on COA statistics and SHS engagement, and a report from Police Chief Paul Remy. Committee updates from HESSCO, FSCOA, and MA AARP will be provided. The board will receive updates on town center sidewalks, library handicap parking, and Sunrise Senior Living initiatives.

• Presentation by Victoria Palmisano, Crisis Clinician, on the Jail Diversion Program
• Director Kaitlyn Thibeault report on COA statistics and SHS engagement status
• Committee updates: HESSCO (E. Feldman), FSCOA (M. Kempner), MA AARP (R. Maidman)
• Town Center sidewalks update
• Library handicap parking and Sunrise Senior Living initiatives (Edge Hill Road & Norwood Street)

The board unanimously accepted the minutes from the January 15, 2026 meeting. It approved continuing the “Demo to Dinner” program on a monthly basis after a successful trial. The board scheduled the first Garden Club meeting for February 23 at 11 a.m. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Accepted January 15, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved continuation of “Demo to Dinner” program monthly
• Scheduled first Garden Club meeting for February 23 at 11 a.m.

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will meet in executive session under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 30A, section 21(a). The session will be used to conduct a collective bargaining meeting with the Sharon Teachers Association and to discuss bargaining strategy. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting is set for Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM at the District Office, 75 Mountain Street, Sharon, MA 02067.

• Executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association
• Executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing on the Birch Hill II Subdivision (NOI SE 280-0669) at Bay Road/Monarch Lane. It will discuss updates from the Lake Management Advisory Committee, the Athletic Field Working Group, and the Office of Stormwater and Recreation Programs. The commission will consider a municipal land transfer involving parcels 71R and 51R on Mansfield Street. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the January 22, 2026 meeting.

• Continued public hearing on NOI SE 280-0669 Birch Hill II Subdivision (Bay Rd./Monarch Ln.)
• Municipal land transfer: parcels 71R and 51R on Mansfield St.
• Lake Management Advisory Committee (LMAC) update
• Athletic Field Working Group update
• Approve January 22, 2026 meeting minutes

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved a motion to continue the public hearing on the Birch Hill II subdivision (NOI SE280-0669) to a March meeting (either March 5 or March 19) at the applicant’s request. The same vote also approved the January 22, 2026 meeting minutes as amended. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Continue Birch Hill II subdivision hearing to March (5th or 19th) – approved 6-0-0
• Approve January 22, 2026 meeting minutes as amended – approved 6-0-0
• Adjourn meeting – approved 6-0-0

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will hold a public hearing and vote on the proposed 2026-27 school budget, approve competency determination and program of studies policies, and authorize a Key Club field trip. The meeting will be conducted remotely via Zoom.

• Vote to approve 2026-27 school budget (public hearing)
• Vote to approve SHS Competency Determination Policy 26-27
• Vote to approve SHS Program of Studies 26-27
• Vote to approve Out of State Field Trip - Key Club (3/27/26-3/30/26)
• Payroll warrants totaling $2,064,042.74

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a joint public hearing to continue reviewing Sunrise Senior Living LLC's applications for a 99‑unit assisted living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road. The applicant is seeking a special permit, site‑plan approval, variances, and signage approval in the R‑1 zoning district. The Board will discuss and deliberate on the proposals before any decision is made.

• Review of Sunrise Senior Living LLC application for a 99‑unit assisted living facility at 313 & 319 Norwood St and 5 Edge Hill Rd
• Request for a special permit in the R‑1 zoning district
• Request for site‑plan approval
• Request for zoning variances
• Request for signage approval

The joint Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals meeting reviewed Sunrise Senior Living’s application for a 99‑unit assisted‑living facility at 313‑319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road. Members examined the six statutory permit criteria, fiscal impact, traffic, utilities, environment and neighborhood character. No vote, approval, denial, or other formal decision was recorded in the minutes.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will continue a public hearing that began in November 2025 to review two applications filed May 8, 2025 by Sunrise Senior Living LLC. The applications seek a special permit, site‑plan approval, variances and signage approval for a 99‑unit assisted‑living facility located at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road in the R‑1 zoning district. The Board will discuss the proposals and any required conditions before making a recommendation.

• Review of Sunrise Senior Living LLC’s application for a 99‑unit assisted‑living facility at 313 & 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road
• Request for a special permit in the R‑1 zoning district
• Request for site‑plan approval
• Request for variances and signage approval
• Continuation of the public hearing series that started on 11/12/25

The Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board held a joint public hearing on February 4, 2026 to review Sunrise Senior Living's 99‑unit assisted‑living proposal. Members discussed the six statutory criteria for a special permit, including traffic, utilities, environment, and fiscal impact. No vote or formal decision on the permit, site plan, or variances was recorded in the minutes.

School Committee

The Negotiations Subcommittee will meet in executive session to conduct a collective bargaining session. The body will also discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association.

• Collective bargaining session with Sharon Teachers Association
• Strategy discussion regarding Sharon Teachers Association bargaining

Transportation Advisory Board

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will review minutes from the January 20, 2026 meeting and discuss construction progress for the Water Treatment Plant Project. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Review and approve minutes from January 20, 2026 meeting
• Review Water Treatment Plant construction updates
• Review project schedule
• Public comments allowed at chair's discretion

School Committee

The Negotiations Subcommittee will meet in executive session. The body will conduct a collective bargaining session and discuss strategy regarding the Sharon Teachers Association.

• Collective bargaining session with Sharon Teachers Association
• Strategy discussion regarding Sharon Teachers Association

Transportation Advisory Board

The board will review the meeting minutes from 11/19/25 and 1/5/26. It will present its 2026 initiatives to the Select Board. A discussion on the town’s train station is on the agenda, followed by setting future meeting dates.

• Review and approve minutes from 11/19/25 and 1/5/26
• Present TAB 2026 initiatives for the Select Board
• Discuss matters related to the train station
• Determine date(s) for the next meeting
• Consider any topics submitted to the Chair within 48 hours

The Transportation Advisory Board approved the November 19, 2025 and January 5, 2026 meeting minutes with a 4‑0‑0 vote. The board discussed train‑station transportation options but took no formal action. The meeting was adjourned at 8:30 PM by a 5‑0‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Approved 11/19/25 and 1/5/26 meeting minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:30 PM (5-0-0)
• Discussed train‑station circulation and shuttle options (no decision)

Finance Committee

The Sharon Finance Committee will examine the FY26 Q2 financial report presented by Finance Director Krishan Gupta and receive an FY2027 budget update. It will also review a preliminary list of warrant articles for the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting and hear updates from the Town Administrator and various liaison committees. The committee will vote to approve its December 15, 2025 minutes and appoint a member to the Standing Building Committee Selection Committee. Finally, it will discuss the schedule and format for upcoming meetings.

• Review FY26 Q2 Report – Finance Director Krishan Gupta
• FY2027 budget information update
• Review preliminary list of May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant articles
• Vote to approve Finance Committee minutes from December 15, 2025
• Vote to appoint a Finance Committee member to the Sharon Standing Building Committee Selection Committee

The committee reviewed the FY26 Q2 revenue and expenditure report and noted higher IT and Council on Aging costs, as well as unemployment expenses exceeding the $75,000 allocation. Members examined FY27 budget updates, including a 3.3575% growth target and adjustments to debt service, solar lease revenue, and unemployment costs. The Town Administrator reported an AA bond rating from S&P and a certified free cash balance of $12,066,104. No motions were adopted, no votes were taken, and no decisions were formally approved.

Housing Authority

The Sharon Housing Authority Board will conduct roll call, approve the minutes from the January 5 meeting, and vote on Warrant #34 for $113,370.07. The Management Agent will present reports on the AUP corrective action plan, vacancy rates, November 2025 finances, work orders, and project updates, including project 266121 awaiting start. The meeting will also include old business, new business, resident comments, and board member comments before adjournment.

• Approval of Warrant #34 for $113,370.07
• Project 266121 – awaiting start
• Quarterly Resident Meeting 1st Quarter 2026 conducted on 1-23-26
• AUP Review – Corrective Action Plan
• Vacancy Report

Capital Outlay Committee

The Capital Outlay Committee will meet to discuss and vote on capital projects and equipment requests for fiscal year 2027. The committee will also review minutes from the December 8, 2025 meeting.

• Vote on capital projects and equipment requests for FY2027

Water Management Advisory Committee

The Water Management Advisory Committee will meet virtually to discuss the Water Rate Pricing Plan for the FY 2027 budget. The meeting will be broadcast by Sharon Community Television.

• Water Rate Pricing Plan for FY 2027 Budget
• Virtual meeting via Zoom
• Sharon Community Television broadcast

The committee accepted a $5 per quarter increase to the fixed water fee for FY2027 and directed that usage fee rates be revised so all accounts share the increase proportionally. The motion passed unanimously by roll‑call voice vote. Eric Hooper will email the revised usage‑fee proposal the next day and forward it to the Select Board for further review, with final approval expected by the end of March and implementation on April 1. The committee also reviewed a draft O&M cost estimate for the new water‑treatment plant, which will be refined later.

• Approved $5/quarter fixed fee increase for FY2027 (unanimous voice vote)
• Directed revision of usage fee rates to achieve proportional cost sharing (unanimous voice vote)

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will consider a motion to enter executive session under Massachusetts General Laws chapter 30A, section 21(a). The session would be used to conduct a collective bargaining meeting and discuss strategy with the Sharon Teachers Association. The committee will vote on the motion during the meeting.

• Motion to meet in executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss a grant application, a potential spring event, and a warrant article for geese population control. Members will vote on contracts for in-lake monitoring, plant mapping, and targeted testing. The meeting also includes a review of the Master Budget Worksheet and shoreline design.

• TRC Contracts for In-Lake Monitoring, Plant Mapping, and Targeted Testing
• NepRWA Contract for WBP feedback adjustments and 5 Fact Sheets
• Egg addling contract and Banner request
• MVP grant application due March 20, 2026
• Warrant article for geese population control

The committee unanimously approved three TRC contracts for plant mapping ($7,200), in‑lake monitoring ($9,100) and targeted testing ($9,700), as well as a NepRWA water‑quality sampling contract for $9,500. It also approved funding up to $2,000 for an egg‑addling contract and a three‑year request for an April banner. The November 19 and December 14, 2026 meeting minutes were accepted.

• Approved TRC Plant Mapping contract $7,200 (unanimous)
• Approved TRC In‑Lake Monitoring contract $9,100 (unanimous)
• Approved TRC Targeted Testing contract $9,700 (unanimous)
• Approved NepRWA water‑quality sampling contract $9,500 (unanimous)
• Approved Egg Addling contract funding up to $2,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 3‑year banner request for April (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 14, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Athletic Fields Working Group

The Athletic Fields Working Group will hold a remote meeting to discuss expectations from the Select Board, presentation ideas, and approve minutes from a previous session. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom.

• Approval of minutes from December 10, 2025 meeting
• Discussion of Select Board expectations
• Presentation ideas and thoughts
• Remote meeting via Zoom
• Public comments and correspondence

Commission on Disabilities

The Sharon Commission on Disabilities will discuss a proposal by Police Chief Coffey to increase patrols at the Hawk traffic lights. The agenda also includes a donation for a motivational speaker for students with special needs, adjustments to the Hawk traffic lights, and plans for automatic door openers in municipal building bathrooms. Additional topics are a scholarship for a special‑needs high‑school student, accessibility of new fields, and a sensory park for children and adults with autism.

• Increase patrol at Hawk traffic lights (proposed by Police Chief Coffey)
• Donation for a motivational speaker for students with special needs
• Automatic door openers in bathrooms in municipal buildings
• Scholarship for a Sharon High School student with special needs
• Sensory park for children and adults with autism

Conservation Commission

The Sharon Conservation Commission voted unanimously (5‑0‑0) to issue a Certificate of Completion for SE280‑0560 Everett Street improvements. It also adopted proposed changes to the fee structure, keeping the RDA filing fee at $50 and the advertising fee at $50 while doubling all other local bylaw fees, with a 5‑0‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Issued Certificate of Completion for SE280-0560 Everett St. improvements (5-0-0)
• Adopted fee structure changes: RDA filing fee $50, advertising fee $50, other fees doubled (5-0-0)

Library Trustees

The Sharon Library Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the December 10 and 17, 2025 meetings. The board will receive reports from the Treasurer, Budget, Friends, Foundation, and the Director, including an update on the new library building and grounds. Additional agenda items include a school street crossing, a 3‑D printer policy, non‑library parking and lot signage, and consultant fees needed to complete a grant. The meeting will conclude with scheduling of future meetings.

• Approve minutes of December 10 and 17, 2025
• Discuss new library building and grounds
• Review 3D printer policy
• Consider non‑library parking in lot and lot signage
• Review consultant fees to complete the grant

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review updates on septic projects, nursing, and animal control. The body will vote on a variance for 37 Brook Road and establish the 2026 calendar dates.

• Vote on 37 Brook Road variance
• Vote on 2026 calendar dates
• Update on Septic Task Force projects
• Nursing and Health Department updates
• Vote on December 2025 minutes

The Board of Health voted to approve a variance allowing up to 10 chickens at 37 Brook Road. It also approved the 2026 meeting calendar, adopted the December 25, 2026 minutes, and adjourned the session. No other policy changes were enacted.

• Approve variance for 37 Brook Road for up to 10 chickens (3-0-0)
• Approve 2026 Board of Health meeting dates (February 25, March 18, April 29, May 20, June 17, September 16, October 21, November 18, December 16) (3-0-0)
• Approve minutes for December 25, 2026 (3-0-0)
• Adjourn the meeting (3-0-0)

Library Trustees

The Sharon Library Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the December 10 and 17, 2025 meetings. It will receive reports on the treasury, budget, Friends, Foundation, the new library building and grounds, and the director. The board will discuss the School St/Main St crossing, a 3D printer policy, non‑library parking and lot signage, and consultant fees needed to complete a grant. The meeting will also set dates for future meetings and address any additional topics the chair raises.

• Approve minutes of December 10 and 17, 2025
• Discuss School St/Main St crossing
• Consider 3D printer policy
• Address non‑library parking in lot and lot signage
• Review consultant fees to complete the grant

The trustees approved closing the Eastern Bank account and rolling its balance into the Harbor One account, passing the motion unanimously. They also approved removing decorative glass film from the children's area doors, adopted the 3D printer policy, and authorized a new "No Parking 10 p.m. to 7 a.m." sign for the library lot. Additionally, Lee Ann was retained as a grant consultant with payroll handled by the town, also by unanimous vote.

• Closed Eastern Bank account, rolled into Harbor One account (unanimous)
• Removed decorative glass film from children’s area doors (unanimous)
• Approved 3D printer policy as written (unanimous)
• Adopted "No Parking 10 p.m. to 7 a.m." sign wording (unanimous)
• Retained Lee Ann as grant consultant on town payroll (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 10 and Dec 17, 2025 (consensus)
• Determined no action needed for neighbor parking events (no action)
• Approved permanent signage for foundation projects (unanimous)

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board will review a range of items including a recognition of Police Lt. Scott Leonard, a discussion of the town newsletter format, a review of the FY2027 preliminary operating budget, and approvals on the consent calendar such as a block party request and several appointments. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with non‑union personnel.

• Recognition of Police Lt. Scott Leonard for a 33+‑year career
• Discussion of format, content and frequency of the town government newsletter
• Town Administrator to present overview of the preliminary FY2027 operating budget
• Consent calendar approvals: block party on Walnut Street (Mar 28 2026), appointments to Economic Development Committee, Board of Registrars, Zoning Board of Appeals, and fire department donations of $72 and $25
• Executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with non‑union personnel

The Board voted 5‑0 to approve the consent calendar, which included several items. They approved the minutes from the Jan 6 regular session and authorized a block party on Walnut Street on March 28, 2026. The Board appointed Shana Seidenberg to the Economic Development Committee, Salvidor Molica to the Board of Registrars, and re‑appointed Connie Dai as an alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals. They also approved a letter to Treasurer Diane Wyman about investment discretion and accepted two small donations for the Fire Department.

• Approved Jan 6 regular session minutes (part of consent calendar) – passed 5‑0
• Approved block party request for Walnut Street, March 28, 2026 – passed 5‑0
• Approved appointment of Shana Seidenberg to Economic Development Committee (term to Dec 31 2028) – passed 5‑0
• Approved appointment of Salvidor Molica to Board of Registrars (term to Mar 31 2027) – passed 5‑0
• Approved re‑appointment of Connie Dai as alternate Zoning Board of Appeals member (term to Dec 31 2028) – passed 5‑0
• Approved letter to Treasurer Diane Wyman regarding investment discretion – passed 5‑0
• Approved donation of $72 from Ms. Loeb to Sharon Fire Department – passed 5‑0
• Approved donation of $25 from Mrs. Spielman to Sharon Fire Department – passed 5‑0

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet to discuss the operating budget and debt service, along with specific projects including the Lake Massapoag Invasive Weeds program and the Historic binding of town records.

• Lake Massapoag Invasive Weeds project - $100,000
• Historic binding of town records - $10,800
• Operating budget and debt service allocation
• Review of minutes from January 7, 2026
• Next meeting scheduled for January 27, 2026

The committee unanimously approved a $28,000 digitization project for the Historical Society and a $15,0000 appropriation from undesignated funds for the FY2027 operating budget. The minutes of the 1/7/26 meeting were also approved unanimously. A motion to fund $328,200 debt service was withdrawn, and a potential Housing Authority project was noted as not proceeding this year.

• Approved $28,000 Historical Society digitization project (4-0-0)
• Approved $15,0000 FY2027 operating budget appropriation from undesignated funds (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 1/7/26 with corrections (4-0-0)
• Motion to approve $328,200 debt service withdrawn (no vote)
• Discussed Lake Massapoag watershed plan funding split $95,000 undesignated, $5,000 historical (no vote)
• Noted potential Housing Authority project will not be funded this year (no decision)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will review and approve contracts and invoices for the High School, Library, and Water Treatment Plant projects. The meeting will be held online via Zoom.

• Approve PMA Contract Amendment No. 03 for $323,000.00
• Review and approve invoices for High School and Library projects
• Review and approve Invoice Voucher #34 for Water Treatment Plant
• Review Project Budget/Incurred to Date for Water Treatment Plant
• Review Dedication Plaque for Water Treatment Plant

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will approve the December meeting minutes. It will discuss a proposed Eagle Scout project by Charles Obeid and a concern raised by Kelli Fallon about Deborah Sampson. The committee will review a recommendation for the schedule and structure of the Waterfront Summer 2026 program. The meeting also includes a director report and updates from various liaisons.

• December minutes approval
• Eagle Scout Project – Charles Obeid proposal
• Deborah Sampson concern presented by Kelli Fallon
• Waterfront Summer 2026 schedule/structure recommendation
• Director report and liaison updates

Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC)

The Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition will review a survey, discuss the Screenagers program, hold a remembrance segment, and receive updates from BOH. The meeting also allows for any other topics that have arisen in the past 48 hours and other business not listed.

• Survey
• Screenagers
• Remembering our friends
• BOH updates
• Other topics arising within the past 48 hours

Water Management Advisory Committee

The Water Management Advisory Committee will review updates to the Sharon Water Master Plan and the new water treatment plant. The body will also discuss the water rate pricing plan for fiscal year 2027.

• Water Rate Pricing Plan for FY 2027
• Sharon Water Master Plan Update
• New Water Treatment Plant Update
• Water Department activity for December 2025

The Water Management Advisory Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the December 18, 2025 meeting (vote 6-0-0). The committee also agreed to hold a special meeting on January 29 to discuss the FY 2027 Water Department budget and to vote on submitting it to the Select Board and Finance Committee. No other decisions were made at this meeting.

• Approved December 18, 2025 minutes (vote 6-0-0)
• Agreed to convene a special meeting on Jan 29 to discuss FY 2027 water budget and vote on its submission

Sharon Cultural Council

Historical Commission

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

School Committee

The School Committee will vote to enter an executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a). The session’s purpose is to conduct a collective bargaining meeting and discuss strategy with the Sharon Teachers Association. No other agenda items are listed. The meeting will conclude with a motion to adjourn.

• Motion to hold an executive session for collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association
• Motion to adjourn the meeting

Council on Aging Board

The Sharon Council on Aging Advisory Board will review COA statistics and receive reports from the Fire Chief and Director. The board will discuss updates regarding town center sidewalks, library handicap parking, and Sunrise Senior Living.

• Town Center sidewalks update
• Library handicap parking
• Sunrise Senior Living (Edge Hill Road & Norwood Street)
• COA statistics report
• Reports from Fire Chief Michael Madden and Director Kaitlyn Thibeault

The Council on Aging Advisory Board unanimously approved the minutes from the December 15 meeting. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 PM.

• Accepted December 15 minutes unanimously

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals are holding a joint public hearing. The boards will review applications for a senior living facility called "Sunrise Sharon."

• Proposed 99-unit assisted living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road
• Request for special permit, Site Plan Approval, Variances, and Signage approval

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will approve minutes from the November 13 and December 11, 2025 meetings. It will receive updates on town projects, holiday lights, and the Sharing Our Stories program. The committee will discuss the DEIC Strategic Plan subcommittee work, including a draft summary of activities due January 16. Liaison reports from the community roundtable, select board, school committee, and commission on disabilities will also be heard.

• Approval of minutes from 11/13/2025 and 12/11/2025
• DEIC Strategic Plan subcommittee work – draft summary due Jan 16
• Holiday Lights updates (Bob Soffer)
• Sharing Our Stories updates (Jen Illuzzi)
• Liaison and representative reports: community roundtable, select board, school committee, commission on disabilities

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee met on Jan 8, 2026 and reviewed upcoming events such as International Night, Black History Month activities, a Juneteenth co‑sponsorship, and a potential “Speak Out” forum. Members noted concerns about the brightness of holiday lights and the cost of student activity fees, and they agreed to bring these issues to other town bodies. No votes were taken; the Juneteenth budget and holiday‑light replacement were slated for discussion at the February meeting.

Nominating Committee of the Finance Committee

The Nominating Committee of the Finance Committee is meeting to organize its leadership and establish a timeline for filling vacancies. The body will discuss the process for recommending applicants for four positions expiring at the 2026 annual town meeting.

• Election of Committee Chair and Secretary
• Review of selection process for four expiring positions
• Setting of dates for posting openings and application deadlines
• Scheduling of candidate interviews
• Approval of March 6, 2025 meeting minutes

Anne Carney was elected Chair and Colleen Tuck elected Secretary, each by a 4‑0‑0 vote. The committee approved the March 6, 2025 minutes by a 3‑0‑1 vote. The Chair will ask the Town Administrator to post four vacancy openings with a February deadline, and interviews are set for March 24, 2026.

• Anne Carney elected Chair (4-0-0)
• Colleen Tuck elected Secretary (4-0-0)
• March 6, 2025 minutes approved (3-0-1)
• Chair to ask Town Administrator to post vacancy openings (deadline end of February)
• Interviews for vacancies scheduled March 24, 2026 at 7:00 PM via Zoom

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will continue a public hearing regarding the Birch Hill II Subdivision. The body will also discuss municipal land transfers, deed signings, and the revision of filing fees.

• Public hearing for NOI SE 280-0669 Bay Rd./Monarch Ln. – Birch Hill II Subdivision
• Municipal Land Transfer of 51 R and 71 R Mansfield St.
• Trowel Shop Pond Condominiums Deed Signing
• Revision of filing fees
• Approval of December 18, 2025 meeting minutes

The Conservation Commission voted 6-0-0 to continue the SE280-0669 hearing until January 22, 2026. Members unanimously elected Peg Arguimbau as Chair and Jon Wasserman as Vice Chair for 2026. The board approved the December 18, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5-0-1 vote and then adjourned the meeting.

• Continuance of SE280-0669 hearing to Jan 22, 2026 (6-0-0)
• Elected Peg Arguimbau as Chair (6-0-0)
• Elected Jon Wasserman as Vice Chair (6-0-0)
• Approved Dec 18, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Planning Board

The Sharon Planning Board will hold a continuation of a public hearing to review a proposed 99-unit assisted living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road. The applicant, Sunrise Senior Living LLC, is seeking a grant of special permit, site plan approval, and variances.

• Continuation of public hearing for Sunrise Sharon senior living facility
• Review of special permit and variance applications for 99-unit facility
• Public hearing for Sunrise Senior Living LLC at 313 and 319 Norwood Street
• Site Plan Approval and Signage approval requested for the project

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will review project proposals and financial allocations. The meeting includes discussions on the operating budget, debt service, and a 10% allocation.

• Lake Massapoag Invasive Weeds, E. coli Reduction, and Special Testing - $80,000
• Historical Society Project presented by Suzi Peck
• Operating budget and debt service review
• 10% allocation discussion

The Sharon Springs Community Preservation Committee voted to approve the minutes from the 2/5/25 meeting. After that, the committee unanimously adjourned the session. No project funding requests were approved or denied at this meeting.

• Approved minutes of 2/5/25 (vote 5-0-1, Maidman abstained)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 6-0-0)

Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee

The Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee will review and approve the minutes from the December 3 2025 meeting and hear the treasurer’s financial report. It will consider the final draft of the 2026 donation letter and discuss the proposed 2026 Pyrotecnico fireworks display. Additional items include approval of committee shirts and updates on music, entertainment, and social‑media plans.

• Review and approval of 12/3/2025 minutes
• Treasurer’s report
• 2026 Donation Letter final draft
• 2026 Pyrotecnico proposal
• Approval of 2026 Committee shirts

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the Superintendent's updated recommended budget for FY’27 and the Program of Studies. Members will also vote on the FY’27 kindergarten fee and several out-of-state student field trips.

• Review and vote on Kindergarten Fee FY’27
• Discussion of Superintendent’s Updated Recommended Budget FY’27
• Vote on out-of-state field trips to Boston University, Cathleen Stone Outward Bound School, RI Convention Center, and Brown University
• Vote for SBC-Selection Committee Representative
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the STA/IA Unit

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board will vote on several appointments, including a Board of Health member and a Zoning Board of Appeals member, and will consider a consent calendar that contains items such as a cannabis license, a deed conveyance for a conservation easement, and a banner request. The board will also set dates for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and the fall Special Town Meeting. Additional items include reappointments to committees and a public comment period.

• Vote to approve 2026 cannabis license for Godsend HP Inc. at 990R Providence Highway
• Vote to appoint Michael P. Jolin to the Zoning Board of Appeals (term ends Dec 31, 2026)
• Vote to appoint a Board of Health member (term ends Dec 31, 2028) from four candidates
• Approval of deed conveyance of a 6.279‑acre conservation restriction at 299‑303 North Main Street
• Set tentative date for fall Special Town Meeting on Monday, Dec 14, 2026

The Select Board appointed Michael Jolin as an alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (4‑0). It approved a consent calendar that adopted the December 18, 2025 minutes, authorized the Emma’s Run banner, extended the Library Reuse Committee charge, confirmed a conservation easement for 6.279 acres at 299‑303 North Main Street, and granted a 2026 cannabis license to Godsend HP Inc. (all 4‑0). The board also appointed Marc Bluestein, Susan Friedman, and Jonathan Wasserman to three town committees (5‑0) and set a tentative date of Monday, December 14, 2026 for a fall Special Town Meeting (5‑0).

• Appointed Michael Jolin as alternate Zoning Board of Appeals member (4‑0)
• Approved December 18, 2025 minutes (4‑0)
• Approved Emma’s Run banner, April 6‑13 2026, first position (4‑0)
• Extended Library Reuse Committee charge to June 30 2026 (4‑0)
• Approved deed for 6.279‑acre conservation easement at 299‑303 North Main St (4‑0)
• Granted 2026 cannabis license to Godsend HP Inc. at 990R Providence Hwy (4‑0)
• Appointed Marc Bluestein, Susan Friedman, Jonathan Wasserman to town committees (5‑0)
• Set tentative fall Special Town Meeting date: Monday, Dec 14 2026 (5‑0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will first consider approval of the minutes from the December 9, 2025 meeting. It will then receive construction updates on the Water Treatment Plant project, including installation of transformer pad bollards, deck shoring, a generator, a concrete pour for GAC vessels, delivery of iron and manganese vessels, masonry mobilization, exterior wall installation, and electrical equipment for Well #2. The committee will also review and approve Invoice Voucher #33. Public comments may be allowed at the chair’s discretion.

• Review and approve minutes of the December 9, 2025 SSBC meeting
• Construction updates for the Water Treatment Plant project (transformer pad bollards, deck shoring, generator, concrete pour, vessel delivery, masonry, wall installation, electrical equipment for Well #2)
• Review and approve Invoice Voucher #33
• Potential topics the chair wishes to discuss (not known 48 hours in advance)

Housing Authority

The Board will meet to approve two payment warrants and review management reports. Discussions include property insurance renewals and updates on siding projects.

• Approval of Warrant #32 for $222,879.05
• Approval of Warrant #33 for $209,407.03
• Property Insurance Renewal 2026
• Siding Phase 1 punch list and Phase 2 kickoff update
• Setronics Security Camera Upgrade Proposal

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee will meet on Jan 5, 2026. They will vote to approve the draft minutes from the Dec 8, 2025 meeting and receive updates on operating, construction/start‑up, and development solar projects. The agenda also includes a report on town‑wide solar PV electricity and credit commitments.

• Vote to approve draft minutes from the 12‑08‑2025 Municipal Solar Advisory Committee meeting
• Updates on operating solar projects at East Elementary, Heights, High School, and DPW canopy/rooftop
• Updates on construction/start‑up projects: Mt. Street LF, Well #5, and Middle School rooftop
• Updates on development projects: Library, Ames Field Pond Street parking lot canopy, next‑generation Solect projects
• Analysis of town‑wide solar PV electricity generation and credit commitments

The Municipal Solar Oversight Committee approved the minutes of its December 8, 2025 meeting by a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The committee reviewed updates on several solar projects, including the Mountain Street Landfill, Well #5, and school canopy installations, but no further actions or votes were taken. The meeting also noted the upcoming departure of the Town Energy Coordinator.

• Approved minutes of 12/08/2025 meeting (3‑0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review responses from the “Shop Sharon” survey. It will discuss how the 2026 FIFA World Cup could affect local businesses. The committee will consider approving the November 3, 2025 meeting minutes and set future meeting dates, possibly the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. Other items will be addressed as they are submitted to the chair.

• Update on “Shop Sharon” survey responses
• Discussion of FIFA 2026 World Cup opportunities for Sharon businesses
• Approval of meeting minutes from 11/3/25
• Decision on next scheduled meeting dates (first Monday of the month at 7 p.m.)
• Consideration of topics submitted to the chair within 48 hours

The Economic Development Committee met virtually but did not have a quorum, so no formal policy decisions were made. The members approved the meeting minutes and agreed to hold the next meeting on February 9. They also assigned follow‑up tasks such as emailing the select board liaison for survey results and investigating World Cup bus routes.

• Approved meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Scheduled next meeting for February 9
• Cheryl assigned to email Xander for survey results and invite him to the next meeting
• David assigned to investigate where FIFA World Cup buses will originate/operate
• Rob assigned to reschedule and notify about the postponed planning board meeting on the Sunrise development

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board will review traffic flow and parking for the new library and circulation at the train station. The board will also discuss the Sharon Gallery's interface with Main Street and determine 2026 initiatives to present to the Select Board.

• New Library traffic flow and parking update
• Traffic circulation at the Train Station
• Sharon Gallery interface with Main Street
• 2026 initiatives for the Select Board

The Transportation Advisory Board deferred approval of the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes to the next meeting. No decisions were made on any agenda items discussed. The board then voted 4-0-0 to adjourn the meeting.

• Deferred approval of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Adjourning the meeting approved 4-0-0