Sharon Springs public meetings in 2025

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals are continuing a public hearing regarding applications from Sunrise Senior Living LLC. The board will review requests for a special permit, site plan approval, variances, and signage for a senior living facility.

• Proposed 99-unit assisted living facility called 'Sunrise Sharon'
• Project location: 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road
• Request for special permit, Site Plan Approval, Variances, and Signage approval

Board of Health

The Sharon Board of Health will consider updates on septic projects, animal control, and nursing. It will vote on a permit allowing chickens at 49 Garden Street and discuss a proposed amendment on roosters at 300 East Street. The meeting will also review the Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget and health department updates.

• Septic: Ongoing projects — K. Davis
• Animal Control Update — R. Oles
• Vote: 49 Garden Street — Permit for Chickens
• Discussion: Roosters amendment — 300 East St
• Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget

The Board voted 5‑0‑0 to approve a variance allowing up to 10 chickens at 49 Garden Street. It also approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget by a 5‑0‑0 vote. Finally, the minutes from the October 29 and November 19 meetings were approved unanimously.

• Approved 49 Garden Street chicken‑keeping variance (5-0-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget (5-0-0)
• Approved October 29 and November 19 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC)

The Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition will meet on Dec. 18, 2025 to review a survey and its timing, receive a Screenagers update, hear from Wes Woodson, and remember friends. The agenda also includes BOH updates and any other topics that have arisen in the past 48 hours. No formal decisions or votes are indicated.

• Survey and timing
• Screenagers update
• Wes Woodson presentation
• Remembering our friends
• BOH updates

The coalition scheduled the Screenagers film screening for March 20 at the middle and high schools and confirmed the invoice was paid. A memorial event was secured for June 13, with John and Meg tasked to confirm the invite list. Additional actions included sending a newsletter, planning an Everwood event for August, and discussing a possible winter fair next year.

• Screenagers film date set for March 20; invoice paid
• Memorial event date secured for June 13
• John and Meg to confirm invite list for memorial event
• Linda and Carly sent out a newsletter
• Everwood event planned for August
• Discussed possibility of a winter fair next year
• Don invited group to assist with Gifts of Hope program on Dec 19

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to approve November minutes, discuss a solar oversight committee proposal for the Pond Street Lot, and set the meeting schedule for January through June 2026.

• Approval of November minutes
• Solar Oversight Committee – Pond Street Lot Proposal
• Proposed Meeting Schedule for January – June 2026
• Director Report
• Liaison Update (School Committee, Lake Massapoag, Athletic Fields Working Group)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing on the Birch Hill II Subdivision (NOI SE 280-0669 Bay Rd./Monarch Ln.) and consider a request to move the hearing to January 8, 2026. The commission will also discuss a municipal land transfer of 51 R and 71 R Mansfield St., a deed signing for Trowel Shop Pond Condominiums, and revisions to filing fees. Updates on the LMAC, athletic field working group, lake conditions, the conservation administrator, and the OSRP will be provided. The meeting will conclude with approval of the December 4, 2025 minutes.

• Continued public hearing on Birch Hill II Subdivision (NOI SE 280-0669) – continuance request to Jan 8 2026
• Municipal land transfer of 51 R and 71 R Mansfield St.
• Deed signing for Trowel Shop Pond Condominiums
• Revising filing fees
• Approve December 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission voted to continue the SE280-0669 hearing until Jan 8 2026. It approved the December 4, 2025 meeting minutes. Members extended the deed restriction on 33 Briar Hill Road and authorized Chair Margaret D. Arguimbau to sign the notice of extension. The meeting was adjourned and January 8 and 22, 2026 dates were set.

• Continued SE280-0669 hearing until Jan 8 2026 (6-0-0)
• Approved Dec 4, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Extended deed restriction on 33 Briar Hill Road (6-0-0)
• Authorized Chair Margaret D. Arguimbau to sign notice of extension (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting and set Jan 8 & Jan 22, 2026 dates (6-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a Credit Purchase Agreement and Site Lease for a parking canopy on Pond Street with Solect Energy Development LLC, and a Cannabis Social Equity Policy required by state regulations. It will also conduct reappointments, interview candidates for the Zoning Board of Appeals and Board of Health, and review the Town Administrator's performance. The meeting includes approval of a consent calendar covering minutes, a banner request, numerous food, alcohol, and automobile dealer licenses, a Host Community Agreement for a retail marijuana establishment, and other appointments and donations.

• Credit Purchase Agreement and Site Lease for Pond Street parking canopy with Solect Energy Development LLC
• Cannabis Social Equity Policy as required by Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission
• Host Community Agreement for retail marijuana establishment for Godsend HP Inc. at 990R Boston-Providence Highway
• Approval of cannabis licenses for Kapnos Inc. (2 Merchant Street, Unit 4) and Four Daughters Compassionate Care (1200 General Edwards Highway)
• Consent calendar approvals: minutes, banner request, food, alcohol, and automobile dealer licenses

The board voted unanimously to approve the Solect Energy Credit Purchase and Site Lease Agreements for a solar canopy at the Pond Street parking lot. It also unanimously adopted the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission's required Social Equity Policy. Additionally, the board reappointed all listed committee members except two, with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved Solect Energy Credit Purchase and Site Lease Agreements for Pond St canopy – 5-0
• Approved Cannabis Social Equity Policy as required by MA Cannabis Control Commission – 5-0
• Reappointed all listed board and committee members except Lois Diamond and Susan Friedman (terms expiring Dec 31, 2028) – 5-0

Water Management Advisory Committee

The Water Management Advisory Committee will review updates to the town’s water master plan and the new water treatment plant. It will consider setting water rates for 2026. The meeting will also approve the minutes from the November 20, 2025 meeting, discuss November water department activities, and schedule the next committee meeting.

• Approve minutes of November 20, 2025 meeting
• Sharon Water Master Plan update
• New Water Treatment Plant update
• Consider water rate pricing for 2026
• Schedule the next WMAC meeting

The Water Management Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the November 20 meeting by a 6‑0‑0 vote. The committee received completed water‑system surveys from six neighboring towns and reviewed updates on the water master plan, treatment plant construction, and upcoming budget and rate considerations. No additional actions or votes were taken. The next meeting is scheduled for January 15.

• Approved November 20 minutes (vote 6-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals are holding a joint public hearing to review applications from Sunrise Senior Living LLC. The board is considering a special permit, site plan approval, variances, and signage for a proposed assisted living facility.

• Proposed 99-unit assisted living facility known as 'Sunrise Sharon'
• Project location: 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road
• Request for special permit, Site Plan Approval, Variances, and Signage approval

The joint Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on the Sunrise Senior Living application to January 8 at 7 p.m. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting concluded after extensive discussion of the proposal.

• Continue public hearing to Jan 8 at 7 p.m. (vote 5‑0‑0)

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will discuss the FY27 target budget increase. It will vote to approve the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting and the 2025-2026 intramurals program. It will also vote to approve three out-of-state field trips: SHS Model UN to Boston University (Feb 6‑8, 2026), Brown University Science Olympiad (Feb 14, 2026), and SHS Choir to the RI Convention Center (Feb 28, 2026). An executive session will address litigation and collective‑bargaining strategy.

• Discussion of FY27 target budget increase
• Vote to approve minutes of Dec 3, 2025
• Vote to approve 2025‑2026 intramurals program
• Vote to approve SHS Model UN field trip to Boston University (Feb 6‑8, 2026)
• Vote to approve Brown University Science Olympiad field trip (Feb 14, 2026)

Human Resources Board

The Human Resources Board will meet to review and approve the job description for the Director of Information Technology. The board will also consider a request from an employee to carry over more than one week of unused vacation days into 2026.

• Approval of Director of Information Technology Job Description
• Request to carry over unused vacation days into 2026 beyond the one-week limit

Human Resources Board

The Human Resources Board will review and approve the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting, consider mail items, and evaluate the Director of Information Technology job description. It will also decide whether to allow two Fire Department employees to carry over unused vacation days into calendar year 2026 beyond the one‑week limit set by the Personnel By‑Law and collective bargaining agreements. All items are slated for discussion at the December 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes of September 30, 2025 meeting
• Approve Director of Information Technology job description
• Approve vacation‑day carryover request for two Fire Department employees beyond the one‑week limit
• Review mail

The Human Resources Board approved edits to the Director of Information Technology job description with a 5‑0‑0 vote. It also approved two requests to carry over unused vacation days into 2026. The September 30, 2025 minutes were approved 4‑1‑0, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved IT director job description edits (5-0-0)
• Approved carryover of unused vacation days into 2026
• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (4-1-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the target budget increase for fiscal year 2027. The body will also vote on intramurals, a mural donation, and several out-of-state student field trips.

• Discussion of FY27 target budget increase
• Vote on East Elementary PTO Mural Donation
• Vote on SHS Model UN trip to Boston University (2.6.26-2.8.26)
• Vote on Brown University Invitational Science Olympiad Competition trip (2.14.26)
• Vote on SHS Choir trip to RI Convention Center (2.28.26)

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee meeting on Dec. 17, 2025 will be held remotely via Zoom. Items include a discussion of the FY27 target budget increase, votes to approve the minutes from Dec. 3, 2025, the 2025‑2026 intramurals program, and the East Elementary PTO mural donation. An executive session will be held to discuss litigation strategy for case 2582‑CV‑00891 and collective‑bargaining matters. Payroll warrants of $106,657.32 and $1,860,275.63 and several AP warrants ranging from $84.36 to $602,818.64 are listed.

• Discussion of FY27 Target Budget Increase
• Vote to approve minutes of Dec. 3, 2025
• Vote to approve Intramurals 2025‑2026
• Vote to approve East Elementary PTO mural donation
• Executive session to discuss litigation (case 2582‑CV‑00891) and collective‑bargaining strategy

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee will vote to approve a draft Watershed-Based Plan and an updated CPC Grant Proposal. The group will also discuss contracts for lake monitoring and potential spring events.

• Vote to approve Draft Watershed-Based Plan for review
• Vote to approve Updated CPC Grant Proposal
• Contracts for TRC In-Lake Monitoring, Plant Mapping, and Targeted Testing
• Discussion on Peck’s Septic System paper and well testing
• Discussion on potential spring event: Wake the Lake

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee approved a CPC grant of $100,000 to move forward with the watershed project. The committee also approved a warrant to open a bow‑and‑arrow hunting season to control the geese population. The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 PM.

• Approved $100,000 CPC grant for watershed project (unanimous 7‑yes)
• Approved warrant to open bow‑and‑arrow hunting season for geese control (unanimous 7‑yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:45 PM (unanimous 7‑yes)

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss and vote on the Draft Watershed-Based Plan 2026-2050 and a CPC Grant Proposal. The meeting includes reviews of lake monitoring contracts and a warrant article for geese control.

• Vote to approve Draft Watershed-Based Plan for DEP and town board review
• Vote on Updated CPC Grant Proposal
• Contracts for TRC In-Lake Monitoring, Plant Mapping, and Targeted Testing
• Vote on Geese Control Warrant Article
• Vote on Artificial Turf letter

The committee approved a motion to request a $100,000 CPC grant to move forward with the watershed project. It also approved a warrant to control the geese population by opening a bow‑and‑arrow hunting season. The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 PM.

• Approved request for $100,000 CPC grant for watershed project (unanimous)
• Approved warrant to open bow‑and‑arrow hunting season for geese control (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting at 1:45 PM (unanimous)

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the November 19, 2025 meeting and review several reports, including the treasurer, budget, and Friends of the Library. Trustees will discuss policies for the community room and exhibit displays, and consider the School St/Main St crossing issue. A director search will be presented for consideration. The meeting will conclude with scheduling of future meetings.

• Approve Minutes of November 19, 2025
• Director Search
• School St/Main St Crossing
• Community Room Policy
• Exhibit and Display Policy

The trustees unanimously approved a contract with the Emma Greenspan Foundation to create a children’s mural and gave Rachael final authority over its content and dedication plaque. They also unanimously adopted the Community Room Policy and the Exhibit and Display Policy. A unanimous motion approved Randy Gagné’s request to assist at the Middleborough Library while he transitions to the Sharon Library.

• Approved mural contract with Emma Greenspan Foundation (unanimous)
• Granted Rachael final say over mural content and plaque (unanimous)
• Approved Community Room Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Exhibit and Display Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Randy Gagné’s request to assist at Middleborough Library (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes (consensus)

Council on Aging Board

The Sharon Council on Aging Advisory Board will hear a report from Fire Chief Michael Madden and a statistical report from Director Kaitlyn Thibeault. Committee updates from HESSCO, FSCOA, and MA AARP will be presented. The board will discuss the Town Center sidewalks update, library handicap parking, and Sunrise Senior Living projects on Edge Hill Road and Norwood Street. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda consists mainly of reports and updates.

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

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will recap previous Capital Outlay and Priorities meetings. Members will review FY26 revenue and non-discretionary expenditures and discuss financial issues affecting the FY27 budget process.

• Review of FY26 revenue and non-discretionary expenditures
• Discussion of FY27 budget process financial issues
• Town Administrator update on Sunrise in Sharon and fees
• Trust Fund Investment Plan update
• Vote to approve November 17, 2025 meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Sharon Historical Commission and Historic District Commission will meet to review current projects and discuss nominations for two annual awards. The body will also vote on the approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Nominations for the 2025 Preservation Award
• Nominations for the 2025 Historic Renovation Award
• Updates on current projects

Priorities Committee

The Priorities Committee will discuss the excess levy policy adopted by the Finance Committee. It will review FY2027 worksheets, including revenue estimates, fixed/non‑discretionary budget estimates, and sector allocation calculations. The committee will also discuss and vote on preliminary guidance for sector expenditure allocations, including any adjustments. The meeting will be conducted via Zoom and may be broadcast on Sharon TV.

• Discuss excess levy policy adopted by Finance Committee
• Review FY2027 revenue estimates, budget estimates, and sector allocation calculations
• Vote on preliminary guidance for sector expenditure allocations and adjustments

Commission on Disabilities

The Sharon Commission on Disabilities will elect officers and review several accessibility projects. Items include traffic lights at Hawk, library and water treatment plant accessibility, a curb cut on Mountain Street, and a new door opener for the Post Office. The meeting also covers an annual report, new business, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Election of Officers
• Hawk traffic lights
• Library’s accessibility
• Automatic door opener for Post Office
• Curb cut for crosswalk on Mountain Street

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Sharon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will approve minutes from the 11/13/2025 meeting, receive updates on the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day and Juneteenth celebration, and brainstorm support for a Fire Department hiring pool advertisement. The meeting will also cover story‑sharing updates, the DEIC strategic plan subcommittee work, and liaison reports from various town officials.

• Approval of minutes from 11/13/2025
• Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day updates (Sayjal Menon, Lauren Grasso)
• Juneteenth celebration updates (Carla Hands, METCO director)
• Support/brainstorming for Fire Department hiring pool/advertisement
• DEIC Strategic Plan subcommittee work and summary of activities

A motion to adjourn was moved by Matthew Zinno and seconded by Sayjal Menon. The motion passed with seven yeas and zero nays. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Motion to adjourn passed (7 yeas, 0 nays)

Athletic Fields Working Group

The group will review and approve the October 23, 2025 minutes, hear public comment, and receive reports from three subcommittees: Data, Background, and Capital Planning; Technology, Materials, Health & Safety; and Stakeholder Engagement. It will then discuss next steps for the interim report due January 15, 2026. The meeting will be held via Zoom and recorded for broadcast on Sharon Community Television.

• Review and approval of October 23, 2025 minutes
• Subcommittee Report: Data, Background, and Capital Planning
• Subcommittee Report: Technology, Materials, Health & Safety
• Subcommittee Report: Stakeholder Engagement
• Discussion of next steps for interim report deadline (January 15, 2026)

The committee approved the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting by roll‑call vote, with seven members voting yes and one member abstaining. No other actions, approvals, or denials were taken. The group discussed reports, potential field sites, and stakeholder feedback, but deferred any further decisions.

• Approved 10/23/25 minutes (7 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain)

Historical Commission

The Sharon Historical Commission and Historic District Commission will meet to review redevelopment plans and a potential demolition. The body will also discuss funding requests and annual preservation awards.

• Review of potential demolition and redevelopment plans for 23–27 Pond Street
• Review of Sharon Historical Society’s proposed CPC funding request
• Discussion of 2025 Preservation Award and Historic Renovation Award

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will conduct an interview with Ian Dunbar at 6:00 p.m. and an interview with Randy Gagne at 8:00 p.m., moving the latter to Community Room A. The board will also hold a candidate discussion. Additional topics may be added by the chair less than 48 hours before the meeting.

• Interview – Ian Dunbar (6:00 p.m.)
• Interview – Randy Gagne (8:00 p.m.) – room location change to Community Room A
• Candidate discussion
• Unspecified topics to be provided by the chair within 48 hours

The trustees voted to let the Chair negotiate with the potential director and then to offer the Sharon Public Library Director position to Randy Gagné. Both motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by consensus.

• Authorized Chair to negotiate with potential director (unanimous)
• Offered Director position to Randy Gagné (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a joint public hearing to continue the hearing that began on 11/12/25 and continued on 12/3/25. They will review two applications filed May 8, 2025 by Sunrise Senior Living LLC for a senior living facility called “Sunrise Sharon.” The applicant seeks a special permit, site‑plan approval, variances and signage approval for a 99‑unit assisted‑living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road in the R‑1 zoning district.

• Review Sunrise Senior Living LLC’s applications for the “Sunrise Sharon” senior living project
• Consider special permit request for a 99‑unit assisted‑living facility
• Evaluate site‑plan approval request for the property at 313 & 319 Norwood St and 5 Edge Hill Rd
• Assess variance requests for the R‑1 zoning district
• Review signage approval request for the proposed facility

The Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board held a joint public hearing to continue reviewing Sunrise Senior Living’s senior‑living facility application. Board members discussed storm‑water comments, lot‑coverage requirements, mitigation payments, and fiscal impact estimates. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss a sign update and an ANR for General Edwards Highway. The meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025, at Town Hall.

• Sign update for 28 South Main Street
• ANR 2R-4R General Edwards Highway

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will review construction updates and payment vouchers for the Water Treatment Plant project. The committee will also consider quotes for a PA system for the Library project.

• Review and approval of PA system quotes for the Library Project
• Water Treatment Plant construction updates including slab on deck and transformer pad
• Review and approval of Weston & Sampson Invoice for $8,048.79
• Review and approval of Apex Invoice for $70,810.72
• Member resignation and call for new applicants

Athletic Fields Working Group

The Athletic Fields Working Group will take public comment, approve the November 24, 2025 minutes, review survey results, and prepare for a full group meeting on December 10. The agenda also includes discussion of items not considered within 48 hours and next steps before adjourning.

• Public comment
• Approval of November 24, 2025 minutes
• Review results of survey
• Prepare for full group meeting on Wednesday, Dec 10
• Next steps

Sharon Cultural Council

The council is meeting to determine funding awards through a two-round voting process. Members will vote on applications and determine final award amounts for approved requests.

• Mass Cultural Council Grantmaking Panel voting

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Oversight Committee will meet to review project updates, approve draft minutes, and discuss agreements for the Ames Field Pond Street parking lot canopy.

• Approval of draft minutes from November 10, 2025
• Update on visual mitigation for Mt. Street LF
• Review of Ames Field Pond Street parking lot canopy agreements
• Report on Middle School rooftop project
• Update on Library solar project

The committee voted unanimously to accept the Ames Field Solar Canopy Power Purchase Agreement with a maximum rate of $0.19.8 per kilowatt‑hour. It also recommended that the Town Manager and Select Board approve execution of the agreement and lease with Solect Energy. The meeting minutes were approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved meeting minutes (4-0 vote)
• Unanimously accepted Ames Field Solar Canopy CPA with $0.19.8/kWh maximum rate
• Recommended Town Manager and Select Board approve execution of the PPA and Lease with Solect Energy

Conservation Commission

The Sharon Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing on the Birch Hill II Subdivision (NOI SE 280-0669 Bay Rd./Monarch Ln.) with a request to defer the decision to January 8, 2026. A new public hearing will be conducted for the solar project parking canopies at 25 Canton Street, submitted by LME Temple Canopy, LLC for Temple Sinai of Sharon, Inc. The agenda also includes updates on land disturbance, community garden, municipal land transfer, and other agency reports, and the commission will vote to approve the October 30, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Continued public hearing on NOI SE 280-0669 Bay Rd./Monarch Ln. – Birch Hill II Subdivision; continuance request to Jan 8, 2026
• New public hearing on RDA 25 Canton Street Solar Project Parking Canopies (Applicant: LME Temple Canopy, LLC; Owner: Temple Sinai of Sharon, Inc.)
• Municipal land transfer to conservation land at Cow Hill Rd & Mansfield St
• Trowel Shop Pond deed signing
• Approval of October 30, 2025 meeting minutes

The commission voted 6-0-0 to approve Administrative Land Disturbance Review #16 for a field construction project at 30 E. Foxboro St. It also voted 5-0-1 to close the hearing and issue a Negative Determination for the LME Temple Canopy solar canopy project at 25 Canton St. The board approved the October 30, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5-0-1 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 6-0-0 vote.

• Approved ALDR #16 for field project at 30 E. Foxboro St. (6-0-0)
• Issued Negative Determination for LME Temple Canopy solar project at 25 Canton St. (5-0-1)
• Approved October 30, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will continue the public hearing that began on November 12, 2025. The hearing will review two applications filed May 8, 2025 by Sunrise Senior Living LLC for a 99‑unit assisted‑living facility called “Sunrise Sharon.” The Board will consider a special permit, site‑plan approval, variances and signage approval for the property at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road in the R‑1 zoning district.

• Review Sunrise Senior Living LLC’s application for a special permit for a 99‑unit assisted‑living facility
• Consider site‑plan approval request for the project at 313 & 319 Norwood St and 5 Edge Hill Rd
• Evaluate variance requests associated with the proposed development
• Assess signage approval request for the “Sunrise Sharon” facility
• Continue the public hearing that began on 11/12/25

Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee

The committee will meet to review the treasurer's report and approve minutes from October 29, 2025. Members will discuss a draft for donation letters and updates regarding music, entertainment, and social media.

• Donation letter draft
• 2026 committee shirts
• Music and entertainment update
• Social media update

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals are holding a joint public hearing to continue the review of applications from Sunrise Senior Living LLC. The board will consider a special permit, site plan approval, variances, and signage for a senior living facility.

• Proposed 99-unit assisted living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road

The joint Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board held a public hearing on the Sunrise Senior Living “Sunrise Sharon” senior housing application. Board members and the applicant presented proposals, legal arguments, and discussed variances, lot coverage, and sewer connection. No vote or final decision was recorded; the boards indicated the matter will be considered at a future meeting.

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board will hold a public comment period, review a draft Zero Emission First Vehicle Policy, and interview a candidate for the Historical Commission. The board will vote on reappointments to several advisory committees and on a development agreement with Sunrise Senior Living. A consent calendar will include approvals for minutes, a one‑day liquor license, a sustainable purchasing policy, a housing authority appointment, a settlement, office closure, and various licenses.

• Consider Zero Emission First Vehicle Policy – draft presented by Energy Projects Manager Steve Solbo
• Vote to approve proposed development agreement with Sunrise Senior Living
• Approve one‑day liquor license for Paras Ranjitkar private event at Sharon Community Center Ballroom on Dec 6, 2025
• Replace Town’s Recycled Product Procurement Policy with Sustainable Purchasing Policy
• Approve common victualler licenses for businesses such as Costco Wholesale (160 Old Post Road) and Boon Choo (366 South Main Street)

The Sharon Select Board voted 5‑0 to adopt the Zero Emission First Vehicle Policy. It also approved the development agreement with Sunrise Senior Living by a 4‑0‑1 vote, with Chair Baskin abstaining. Several committee members were reappointed with unanimous 5‑0 votes, and the consent calendar items—including a new Sustainable Purchasing Policy and various licensing approvals—were adopted.

• Approved Zero Emission First Vehicle Policy (5-0)
• Approved Sunrise Senior Living development agreement (4-0-1, Chair abstain)
• Reappointed Energy Advisory Committee members and other board members (5-0)
• Reappointed Municipal Solar Oversight Committee members (5-0)
• Adopted Sustainable Purchasing Policy to replace Recycled Product Procurement Policy
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Paras Ranjitkar event at Sharon Community Center Ballroom
• Approved taxi and hackney license for The Right Ride (2026)
• Approved multiple common victualler licenses for 2026

Athletic Fields Working Group

The Athletic Fields Working Group will review past studies related to adding a third field at Gavins Pond and other open‑space plans. Members will discuss capital expenditures from the past five years, including field renovations and maintenance budgets, through interviews with finance and DPW staff. The group will outline deliverables for an interim and final report and consider coordination with other subcommittees.

• Review of 2015 study by town sports organization for a third field at Gavins Pond
• Review of 2021 Recreational Facilities Feasibility Plan by Activitas
• Discussion of capital expenditures, field renovations, and DPW operating budget for field maintenance
• Interviews with Finance Committee members, Town Administrator, CPA member, and DPW personnel
• Preparation of interim and final reports

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee will discuss construction updates and the project schedule for the Water Treatment Plant. Members will also review a payment request and address an upcoming committee resignation.

• Review and approval of Invoice Voucher #31 (DOC Pay Req #07) for $541,414.24
• Water Treatment Plant construction updates including slab on grade pour and electric conduits
• Discussion of upcoming PCO for Well 2 additional work
• Member resignation effective December 31, 2025

Athletic Fields Working Group

The Athletic Fields Working Group will hold public comment, verify its stakeholder list, review information gathered from stakeholder interviews, and identify top‑level questions to ask sports organizations. The group will also discuss any additional information and outline next steps before adjourning.

• Public comment period
• Verification of stakeholder list
• Review of information collected from stakeholder interviews
• Formulation of top‑level questions for sports organizations
• Discussion of next steps

The working group approved a motion to call the meeting to order (vote 4‑0‑0). They agreed to have Michael distribute a survey to sports organizations about field conditions by the end of the week, with Katherine reviewing the introductory text. The group scheduled a brief follow‑up meeting on November 8 at 7 pm to review survey results before a larger meeting on November 10. Additional tasks were assigned, including Julie creating a summary template and Bruce completing contact information for outreach organizations.

• Meeting called to order (vote 4‑0‑0)
• Michael to send field‑conditions survey to sports organizations by end of week
• Katherine to review survey introductory blurb
• Group to reconvene November 8 at 7 pm to review survey results
• Brief meeting scheduled before main meeting on November 10
• Julie to create template for summarizing key learnings
• Katherine added two environmental organizations to tracking spreadsheet
• Bruce to fill in contact information for organizations he reached out to

Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC)

The Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition will meet to review the Dr. Lewis Survey and discuss Screenagers and Wes Woodson. The group will also provide an update on winter activities.

• Review of Dr. Lewis Survey
• Discussion of Screenagers
• Discussion of Wes Woodson
• Winter activity update

The coalition agreed to allocate $10,000 for data collection, to be paid in two invoices. It set the Screenagers event for March 24 and confirmed June 13 for the Remembering Our Friends event. The group also decided to bring Wes Woodson back and assigned outreach tasks to members.

• Approve $10,000 cost for data collection, split into two invoices (agreed)
• Schedule Screenagers event for March 24 (agreed)
• Confirm June 13 as date for Remembering Our Friends event (secured)
• Decide to bring Wes Woodson back to the coalition (agreed)
• Assign Linda to contact Georgianne (School Committee) and Kiana (Select Board) for support (assigned)
• Plan for Wes Woodson to attend the next meeting (planned)
• Task Carly and Linda with organizing a wellness fair (planned)
• Task Meg to assist Carly with the wellness fair (planned)

Commission on Disabilities

The Sharon Commission on Disabilities will elect its officers and review the Hawk traffic light issue. It will discuss accessibility improvements for the library, the Post Office, and the water treatment plant. The commission will also present its annual report and hear any new business items.

• Election of officers
• Hawk traffic lights
• Library accessibility improvements
• Automatic door opener for the Post Office
• Water Treatment Plant accessibility improvements

Water Management Advisory Committee

The Water Management Advisory Committee will meet virtually on November 20, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. The agenda includes approving the minutes from the October 16, 2025 meeting, reviewing the Sharon Water Master Plan, and discussing a new water treatment plant. An open session will allow participants to suggest future issues for the committee’s consideration, and the committee will review recent Water Department activities and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve minutes of October 16, 2025 meeting
• Review Sharon Water Master Plan
• Discuss new water treatment plant
• Open session for future WMAC issues
• Review Water Department activity for September‑October 2025

The committee approved the October 16 meeting minutes by a 6‑0‑0 vote. It also scheduled the next Water Management Advisory Committee meeting for December 18. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled.

• Approved October 16 meeting minutes (vote 6-0-0)
• Scheduled next WMAC meeting for December 18

Planning Board

The Sharon Planning Board will meet via Zoom to review several site and permit applications. The board will consider proposals for a solar canopy and signage, as well as an Act Now Review (ANR).

• Solar canopy review for Temple Sinai at 25 Canton Street
• Sign permit for 28 South Main Street
• ANR for 147 Billings Street

The Board approved the site plan for Temple Sinai's solar canopy at 25 Canton Street, pending Conservation Commission review, with a 4‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). It also approved the 9/18/25 meeting minutes (3‑0‑0) and the ANR request for 147 Billings Street, appointing Sonal Pai for administrative steps (5‑0‑0). The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Temple Sinai solar canopy site plan (4-0-1, one abstention)
• Approved minutes of 9/18/25 (3-0-0)
• Approved ANR request for 147 Billings Street and appointed Sonal Pai (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Transportation Advisory Board

The Sharon Springs Transportation Advisory Board will meet to discuss traffic circulation at the train station, a café building, and an update on library parking. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Introduce new member
• Train station traffic circulation and café building
• Library parking issue update
• Approval of minutes
• Next meeting date(s) – TBD

The board approved the minutes from the July 29, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0‑1 roll‑call vote. The board voted 4‑0‑0 to adjourn the November 19 meeting. The board decided to table the library parking issue for future discussion. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved minutes of 7/29/25 (vote 4-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0-0)
• Tabled library parking issue

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hear updates on ongoing septic projects and a Taco Bell and Body Art permit at Old Post Road. It will vote to use $1,500 from the donation account to assist a town resident. The meeting includes an animal‑control vote on a chicken permit for 49 Garden Street and discussion of a proposed rooster amendment at 300 East St, followed by nursing and health department updates and a vote on the October 29 minutes.

• Septic Task Force provides an update on ongoing projects
• Vote to use $1,500 from the donation account to assist a town resident
• Vote on a chicken permit for 49 Garden Street
• Discussion of a proposed amendment on roosters at 300 East St
• Updates on Taco Bell and Body Art permit at Old Post Road

The Board reviewed septic system drafts, construction status of several subdivisions, flu and COVID vaccination rates, and animal‑control matters. No votes or approvals were recorded; future votes on a chicken variance and rooster regulations were scheduled for later meetings.

Historical Commission

The Sharon Historical Commission will meet virtually on November 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM. The commission will vote to approve the minutes from its prior meeting, receive updates on current projects, and discuss nominations for the 2025 Preservation Award and Historic Renovation Award. Items not anticipated 48 hours in advance may also be considered. The meeting will be broadcast by Sharon TV.

• Approve prior meeting minutes
• Updates on current projects
• Discussion of nominations for the 2025 Preservation Award
• Discussion of nominations for the 2025 Historic Renovation Award
• Consider topics not anticipated 48 hours in advance

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee will first approve minutes from three recent meetings. It will then receive updates on lake events, nutrient budgeting, lake level monitoring, and wastewater testing. The committee will vote on a contract for TRC up to $3,000 and on the FY27 budget request adjusted for CPI. It will also consider changing the watershed plan time frame to 2026‑2050.

• Approve September 24, October 22, and October 29, 2025 LMAC meeting minutes
• Discuss draft recommendations and interim success measures for the Watershed Baseline Plan (WBP)
• Vote to approve contract for TRC on call time to complete WBP (up to $3,000)
• Vote to approve LMAC FY27 budget request with a 3% CPI estimate
• Update WBP time frame from 2025‑2050 to 2026‑2050

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the September 24, October 22 and October 29 meetings. It also approved a contract with TRC for additional on‑call services up to $3,000 and a $53,115 request for the town’s FY27 budget. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved September‑Oct‑Oct 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved TRC on‑call services contract up to $3,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $53,115 request for FY27 town budget (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:50 PM (unanimous)

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the search for a new director and review policies regarding programming and the supervision of children. The board will also address the School St/Main St crossing and children's room wall art.

• Director search
• Supervision of Children Policy
• Programming Policy
• School St/Main St Crossing
• Children’s Room Wall Art

The trustees unanimously accepted a $5,000 donation from the Emma Greenspan Foundation and approved the creation of a large mural in the Children’s and Tween areas. They also unanimously approved the Supervision of Children Policy and the Programming Policy. The board decided not to purchase or accept gifts of artwork for the library.

• Accepted $5,000 Emma Greenspan Foundation donation and approved mural (unanimous)
• Approved Supervision of Children Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Programming Policy (unanimous)
• Decided not to purchase or accept gifts of art (consensus)
• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (consensus)
• Noted HAWK lights at School Street/Main Street crossing are working (no action)
• Discussed traffic‑cone and lighting options for Library crossing (no decision)
• Set director search interview date for December 10 (planned)

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board will vote on a $10 million interim loan for a PFAS plant and discuss a development agreement with Sunrise Senior Living. The board will also interview a candidate for the Housing Authority and approve a Small Business Saturday proclamation.

• Vote to approve $10,000,000 Interim Loan DWEC-24-79 for PFAS Plant
• Discussion and possible vote on development agreement with Sunrise Senior Living
• Interview candidate for Housing Authority seat
• Vote to approve Small Business Saturday proclamation
• Vote to approve one-day liquor licenses for Ward's Berry Farm Holiday Beer Garden

The board approved a single property tax rate of $17.15 per $1,000 for FY 2028 and voted 5‑0 to reject both residential and small‑commercial exemptions for that year. It also adopted a $10 million interim loan for the PFAS plant project and approved a proclamation designating November 29 2025 as Small Business Saturday.

• Set FY 2028 tax rate at $17.15 per $1,000 (5‑0)
• Reject residential exemptions for FY 2028 (5‑0)
• Reject small‑commercial exemptions for FY 2028 (5‑0)
• Approve $10,000,000 interim loan for PFAS Plant (5‑0)
• Approve Small Business Saturday proclamation for Nov 29 2025 (5‑0)
• Adopt consent calendar items, including appointing Mark Mazur as retiree representative (5‑0)
• Approve one‑day liquor licenses for Amanda Wood at Ward’s Berry Farm (5‑0)
• Approve banner requests for Temple Sinai Craft Fair and Sharon Youth Lacrosse (5‑0)

Council on Aging Board

The Council on Aging Advisory Board will review the minutes from the October 20 meeting, hear a presentation by Police Chief Steve Coffey, and receive reports on events, statistics, the MGH project, and committee updates. No formal actions are listed; the agenda consists of informational reports and a guest speaker. The meeting will conclude with any other matters and adjournment.

• Acceptance of October 20 meeting minutes
• Guest speaker: Steve Coffey, Chief, Sharon Police
• Director's report on events, statistics, and SHS engagement
• MGH project update
• Committee updates: HESSCO (E. Feldman), FSCOA (M. Kempner), AARP (R. Maidman)

Finance Committee

The Sharon Finance Committee will discuss FY2026 first‑quarter revenue and expenditures, review salaries for boards and committees, and examine fees and fines. It will consider revisions to the Finance and Priorities Committee bylaws based on town counsel’s opinion. The committee will also vote on the proposed Excess Levy Capacity policy. Public comments are welcomed as designated by the chair.

• Review Salaries of Boards and Committees (Board of Assessors – Mike Hartford)
• Review of Fees and Fines (Town Clerk – Anja Bernier)
• Finance Committee and Priorities Committee Bylaw Revisions (Town Counsel Opinion)
• Discussion of first quarter FY2026 revenue and expenditure reports
• Vote to approve proposed Excess Levy Capacity policy

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will discuss updates for the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day and SNAP benefits organizing. The body will review its strategic plan to determine achievable goals and discuss Juneteenth programming.

• Possible vote to approve funding for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day lawn signs
• Review of DEIC Strategic Plan goals and actions
• Updates on 'Sharing our Stories' events from October 15 and November 5, 2025
• Discussion on Juneteenth programming collaboration
• Reports from the Select Board, School Committee, and Committee on Disabilities

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee voted to allocate up to $80 for printing the pages used in the Ruby Bridges story walk. The motion was moved by Matthew Zinno, seconded by Jillian Jennett, and passed with six yeas and zero nays. The committee also approved the minutes from the September 11 and October 9 meetings.

• Approved minutes of September 11, 2025 (6 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved minutes of October 9, 2025 (4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstention)
• Approved budget of up to $80 for Ruby Bridges story‑walk printing (6 yeas, 0 nays)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals and the Sharon Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing on November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 90 South Main Street, Sharon, MA. They will review two applications filed May 8 2025 by Sunrise Senior Living LLC for a senior living facility called “Sunrise Sharon” at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road. The applicant seeks a special permit, site‑plan approval, variances, and signage approval for a 99‑unit assisted‑living facility in the R‑1 zoning district. No comments will be accepted via Zoom.

• Sunrise Senior Living LLC request for a special permit for a 99‑unit assisted‑living facility
• Request for site‑plan approval for the “Sunrise Sharon” project
• Request for zoning variances for the property in the R‑1 district
• Request for signage approval for the facility
• Joint public hearing scheduled Nov 12 2025, 7 PM at Town Hall, 90 South Main Street (broadcast live)

The Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board voted unanimously to open the joint public hearing on the Sunrise Senior Living "Sunrise Sharon" application. The hearing will remain open until Wednesday, December 3, 2025 to address any outstanding questions. No other approvals, denials, or actions were taken at this meeting.

• Opened joint public hearing (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals are holding a joint public hearing to review applications from Sunrise Senior Living LLC. The board will consider a special permit, site plan approval, variances, and signage for a senior living facility.

• Proposed 99-unit assisted living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road
• Review of special permit, site plan approval, variances, and signage for Sunrise Sharon
• Response from Pare Engineering to public hearing questions
• Explanation from Conservation Officer Josh Philibert regarding a previous letter

Mr. Maidman moved to open the joint public hearing on the Sunrise Senior Living application, the motion was seconded and approved unanimously by both the Zoning Board and the Planning Board. The boards then proceeded with the hearing and indicated the meeting would remain open until December 3, 2025 for further discussion. No other approvals, denials, or tabling actions were recorded.

• Opened public hearing (unanimous vote)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Standing Building Committee will review and approve the minutes from the October 28, 2025 meeting. It will discuss updates and invoices for the Library Project, including a PA system purchase. The committee will review construction updates for the Water Treatment Plant and approve Invoice Voucher #30, which includes a $995,073.70 payment and an $11,925.19 invoice. An Apex invoice for $91,166.67 and the updated budget/funding summary will also be reviewed.

• Approve minutes from the October 28, 2025 SSBC meeting
• Review and approve Library Project invoices (LLB Invoices 47‑49 and O’Brien Invoice #17270ob)
• Approve Water Treatment Plant Invoice Voucher #30 (DOC Pay Req #06 = $995,073.70; W&S Invoice 11250070 = $11,925.19)
• Review Apex invoice R245‑2103.00 = $91,166.67
• Review updated budget/funding summary

The committee approved the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0-1). It approved Library project invoices totaling $37,769.04 (9-0-0) and a $3,833 O’Brien invoice (8-0-1). It also approved the water treatment plant payment request of $995,073.70 (8-0-0) and two additional invoices of $11,925.19 and $91,166.67 (both 8-0-0). No final decision was made on the proposed PA system.

• Approved October 28, 2025 SSBC minutes (7-0-1)
• Approved LLB Invoices 47‑49 totaling $37,769.04 (9-0-0)
• Approved O’Brien Invoice #17270ob for $3,833 (8-0-1)
• Approved DOC Pay Req #06 for $995,073.70 (8-0-0)
• Approved W&S Invoice 11250070 for $11,925.19 (8-0-0)
• Approved Apex Invoice R245‑2103.00 for $91,166.67 (8-0-0)
• Discussed PA system addition; no approval granted
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

Sharon Cultural Council

The Sharon Cultural Council will hold a Mass Cultural Council Grantmaking Panel. Members will use a two‑round voting process to approve or reject grant applications and set award amounts. The meeting will be broadcast on Sharon Community Television.

• Grantmaking panel voting on cultural grant applications

Athletic Fields Working Group

The subcommittee will review past studies of athletic fields, including the 2015 study for a third field at Gavins Pond and the 2021 Recreational Facilities Feasibility Plan. Members will interview Finance Committee staff, the Town Administrator, a CPA, and DPW personnel about capital expenditures and field maintenance. The group will prepare an interim report and a final report on their findings.

• Review 2015 study by town sports organization for a third field at Gavins Pond
• Review 2021 Recreational Facilities Feasibility Plan by Activitas
• Interview Finance Committee members about past and pending capital expenditures
• Interview Town Administrator, CPA member, and DPW personnel on field maintenance budgets
• Prepare interim and final reports summarizing findings

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee will meet to review project updates and energy policies. The session includes discussions on electric vehicle charging and battery energy storage systems.

• Green Communities Project update and new project queue
• EV charging infrastructure
• Climate Leader Community and ZEV policy
• Eversource accounts and solar capacity cap assessment
• Electric and/or thermal Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

The committee approved the meeting minutes for September 17 and July 30, 2025. The approval was unanimous among members present, with George Aronson abstaining. No other formal actions were approved, denied, or tabled at this meeting.

• Approved minutes from Sep 17 and Jul 30, 2025 (unanimous, George abstaining)

Athletic Fields Working Group

The Athletic Fields Working Group met on November 4, 2025 at the Sharon Public Library to discuss several topics. The agenda included public comment, introductions, subcommittee organization, and a data‑gathering discussion on technology, materials, health and safety for athletic fields. The group also planned how to report its findings at the December 10 meeting and reviewed next steps and the date of the next meeting.

• Public comment period
• Introduction of subcommittee members
• Organization of the subcommittee
• Data‑gathering discussion on technology, materials, health, and safety
• Plan reporting for the December 10 meeting and review next steps

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board will discuss the disposition of the Carnegie building at 11 North Main Street with the temporary advisory Library Reuse Committee. It will consider terms of a proposed development agreement with Sunrise Senior Living and may vote on it. The board will also vote on purchasing a banner to promote Small Business Saturday on November 29, 2025, and approve several items on the consent calendar, including a one‑day liquor license and a street closure for a religious procession.

• Discussion with Library Reuse Committee on sale, lease, or disposition of the Carnegie building at 11 North Main Street
• Vote on terms of the proposed development agreement with Sunrise Senior Living
• Vote to approve purchase of a banner for Small Business Saturday – November 29, 2025
• Vote to approve a one‑day liquor license for Deb Stringman event at First Congregational Church on November 16, 2025
• Vote to approve street closure for Chabad Congregation Menachem’s Siyum Sefer Torah procession on January 25, 2026

The board approved the Select Board Objectives and Priorities for November 2025 through October 2026. It also approved the purchase of a Small Business Saturday banner (5‑0 vote) and appointed representatives to the school‑teacher bargaining team (5‑0 vote). The consent calendar covering minutes, banner requests, salt contracts, open‑space plan, a one‑day liquor license, a street closure, recreation events, and a school PTO turkey trot was approved unanimously (5‑0).

• Approved purchase of Small Business Saturday banner (5-0)
• Approved Select Board Objectives and Priorities for Nov 2025–Oct 2026
• Appointed bargaining team representatives for STA negotiations (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including minutes, banner requests, salt contracts, open‑space plan, liquor license, street closure, recreation events, and PTO turkey trot (5-0)

Planning Board

The Board of Appeals and the Sharon Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing on November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 90 South Main Street. The hearing will review applications filed May 8, 2025 by Sunrise Senior Living LLC 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.

• Review of Sunrise Senior Living LLC application for a 99‑unit assisted‑living facility
• Request for a special permit for the project
• Request for site‑plan approval and zoning variances
• Request for signage approval
• Location: 313 & 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road, R‑1 zoning district

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will hear an update on the “Shop Sharon” initiative, the upcoming Holiday walk, and the status of its sub‑committee. It will then vote to approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting. The committee will also set dates for future meetings and consider any topics the chair receives within 48 hours.

• Update on “Shop Sharon”, Holiday walk, and Sub‑Committee status
• Approve minutes from 10/6/25 meeting
• Determine dates for upcoming meetings
• Consider topics submitted to the chair within 48 hours
• Adjournment

The Economic Development Committee approved the October 6, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. The committee scheduled its next meeting for December 1, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously at 7:40 PM.

• Approved 10/6/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting for Dec 1, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Sharon Cultural Council

The Sharon Cultural Council will review and vote on grant applications using a two‑round voting process. Members will first vote Yes/No, discuss any non‑unanimous outcomes, then vote again to determine approval. Approved grants will have their award amounts set by averaging proposed amounts. The public may submit written comments to the council email.

• Grantmaking panel vote: Round 1 Yes/No hand vote, brief deliberation if needed, Round 2 final vote

Housing Authority

The Board will review monthly financials and project updates, including siding phases. The body is deciding on the approval of Warrant #30.

• Approval of Warrant #30 in the amount of $101,690.82
• Siding Phase 1 punch list generated 10-30-25
• Siding Phase 2 project kickoff update
• September 2025 monthly financials
• Resident Board Member selection process update

Athletic Fields Working Group

The Athletic Fields Working Group Stakeholder Engagement Subcommittee will discuss how to gather community input, organize concerns, and develop its report on athletic fields. Members will consider outreach to sports, environmental, and other town organizations, and tools for communicating feedback. The group will also review the report format and plan next steps, including scheduling the next meeting.

• Gather community input: identify sports, environmental, and other town organizations for outreach
• Organize community concerns: determine tools and communication methods for the subcommittee
• Develop subcommittee report: decide on format and ongoing work
• Announce topics not considered 48 hours prior and set next meeting date

The subcommittee voted to appoint Bruce Needle as Chair (4‑0‑0) and Michael Wooden as Clerk (4‑0‑0). The group set an interim report deadline of January 15 and a final report deadline of June 15. The next meeting was scheduled for November 13, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Bruce Needle elected Chair (vote 4-0-0)
• Michael Wooden elected Clerk (vote 4-0-0)
• Adjournment motion passed (vote 4-0-0)
• Interim report deadline set for January 15
• Final report deadline set for June 15
• Next meeting scheduled for November 13, 2025
• Subcommittee to develop survey questions for stakeholder outreach
• Members to split community engagement tasks among themselves

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will continue a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for the Birch Hill II Subdivision. The body will also discuss several property-specific items and municipal land transfers.

• Public hearing: NOI Bay Rd./Monarch Ln. – Birch Hill II Subdivision
• Municipal Land Transfer to Conservation Land at Cow Hill Rd & Mansfield St
• Trowel Shop Pond Deed Signing
• Restoration Planting Plan Substitution at 350 Mountain St
• Discussion items for 715 & 715R S. Main St, 277 Everett St, and 119 Norwood St

The Sharon Conservation Commission approved a Certificate of Compliance for the 715 & 715 S. Main St project, and approved two Administrative Land Disturbance Requests with the condition that the Conservation Administrator inspect erosion controls before work begins. The commission also approved an amended planting plan for the 350 Mountain St project, continued the Birch Hill II subdivision hearing to November 20, and adopted the October 16 meeting minutes. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance for SE280-0650 at 715 & 715 S. Main St (5-0-0)
• Approved ALDR #14 for 277 Everett St with condition of erosion‑control inspection (5-0-0)
• Approved ALDR #15 for 119 Norwood St with condition of erosion‑control inspection (5-0-0)
• Approved amended planting plan for SE280-0656 at 350 Mountain St (9 × 3’ witch hazel, 6 flowering plants, deer fencing) (5-0-0)
• Continued public hearing for Birch Hill II Subdivision SE280-0669 to Nov 20 (5-0-0)
• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (5-0-0)

Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee

The Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee will review and approve the minutes from the June 25, 2025 meeting. It will receive the treasurer’s report and discuss the 2025 Independence Day celebration. The committee will consider the budget for the 2025 event and begin planning for the 2026 celebration, including duty assignments, recruitment, and meeting dates.

• Review and approval of 6/25/2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s report
• Review of 2025 Independence Day celebration
• Budget for 2025 celebration
• Planning for 2026 celebration (duty assignments, recruitment, meeting dates)

The committee approved the minutes from the June 25 meeting with all members in favor. All bills for the 2025 Independence Day celebration have been paid. Members discussed the success of the 2025 fireworks despite rain. The committee will explore musical entertainment options for the 2026 celebration.

• Approved June 25 minutes (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss septic projects, nursing, and opioid reporting. The body will also review animal permits for specific addresses and vote on the use of donation funds.

• Vote on $1,000 from donation account to assist town resident
• Permit for chickens at 49 Garden Street
• Unpermitted chickens at 335 East Street
• Septic Task Force update
• OPIOID 2025 Report update

The Board reviewed septic system updates, flu and COVID‑19 vaccination clinics, the annual opioid report, and several health initiatives. A motion was presented to allocate $1,000 from the Health Department's donation account to help a low‑income resident with home repairs, but no vote outcome was recorded in the minutes. No other formal approvals, denials, or tablings were documented.

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee will approve the September 24 and October 22, 2025 meeting minutes and receive updates on film production at VMB, the Rake the Lake event, and education outreach. Members will discuss draft recommendations, a plan, and interim success measures for the Water Balance Plan (WBP), as well as a CPC Placeholder Request that includes an amendment to the FY26 matching grant component. The committee will vote to submit the CPC Placeholder Request and the draft WBP to the Department of Environmental Protection. The meeting will end with scheduling the next session for November 19.

• Approve September 24 and October 22, 2025 LMAC meeting minutes
• Updates on film production at VMB and Rake the Lake event
• Discuss draft recommendations and interim measures for the Water Balance Plan (WBP)
• Consider CPC Placeholder Request and amendment to FY26 matching grant component
• Vote to submit CPC Placeholder Request and draft WBP to the DEP

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee voted to submit a placeholder proposal to the CPC for weed mitigation, invasive‑weed mapping and specialty testing costing $80,000. The motion was moved by Gary, seconded by Debbie, and all four voting members were in favor. The committee also voted to adjourn the meeting at 1:20 PM.

• Approved $80,000 placeholder proposal for weed mitigation, mapping and testing (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:20 PM (unanimous)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will receive construction updates on the Water Treatment Plant project. The committee is scheduled to review and approve a payment request for work completed between July and August 2025.

• Review and approval of Invoice Voucher #29 (DOC Pay Req #05) for $1,926,463.93
• Construction updates on under slab electrical conduits, rebar for tank top slab, and Pier 11

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee will vote on approving the draft minutes from the MSOC meeting held on July 21, 2025. They will discuss the status of operating solar projects at East Elementary, Heights Battery, the High School, and the DPW canopy and rooftop. Updates will be given on construction projects such as Mt. Street LF, Well #5, and the Middle School rooftop, as well as development projects like the library rooftop and Ames Field Pond Street parking lot canopy.

• Vote to approve draft minutes from the MSOC meeting on 07-21-2025
• Review of operating solar projects at East Elementary, Heights Battery, High School, and DPW canopy/rooftop
• Construction status update for Mt. Street LF, including modules, pads, Eversource schedule, and abutter tree planting
• Certificates of Completion and Eversource notices for Well #5 and Middle School rooftop projects
• Status of library rooftop design and Ames Field Pond Street parking lot canopy agreements

The Municipal Solar Oversight Committee voted to create a subcommittee, composed of George Aronson and Arnold Wallenstein, to review and comment on the draft CPA Agreement and lease for the Ames Field solar canopy project. The subcommittee will send its comments to Solect Energy and forward the revised agreements to the Town Administrator for further review, with a target completion date of December 31, 2025. The committee also approved the meeting minutes with a vote of 3‑0‑1.

• Approved meeting minutes (vote 3-0-1)
• Created subcommittee (George Aronson, Arnold Wallenstein) to review Ames Field solar CPA and lease

Planning Board

The Sharon Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a joint public hearing on November 12, 2025, to review an application by Sunrise Senior Living LLC for a 99-unit assisted living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road. The applicant is seeking a grant of special permit, site plan approval, and variances.

• Joint public hearing for Sunrise Senior Living facility
• 99-unit assisted living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road
• Request for special permit, site plan approval, and variances
• Pare Engineering response to Public Hearing 2 questions
• Conservation Officer explanation of letter read at second Public Hearing

Commission on Disabilities

The Sharon Commission on Disabilities will elect its officers and discuss several accessibility projects. It will review the proposal to install free‑standing buttons and automatic door openers in the Library’s bathrooms, and consider improvements for the Post Office and Water Treatment Plant. An inclusive nature walk is also on the agenda.

• Election of officers
• Free‑standing buttons and automatic door openers for the Library’s bathrooms
• Inclusive nature walk
• Post Office accessibility
• Water Treatment Plant’s accessibility

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee will approve prior meeting minutes and receive updates on lake testing, budget, and the VMB west lot improvement project. Members will discuss feasibility studies for winter drawdown and wastewater seepage testing. The committee will vote on submitting a CPC placeholder request and on recommendations for the draft Waterbody Plan.

• Approve August 20 and September 24, 2025 LMAC meeting minutes
• Updates on lake testing, wetland P sample testing, lake level, and first‑quarter budget
• Review feasibility of winter drawdown for invasive weed mitigation and wastewater P seepage testing
• Discuss draft recommendations for the Waterbody Plan (WBP)
• Vote to submit CPC placeholder request and adopt recommendations for the draft WBP

The committee approved the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. It also approved up to $1,000 for off‑season quarterly wetlands and outflow phosphorus testing at sites selected by staff. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 20 minutes (5 yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved $1,000 off‑season wetlands phosphorus testing (7 yes)
• Adjourned meeting (7 yes)

Council on Aging Board

The Sharon Council on Aging Advisory Board will hear reports from Director Kaitlyn Thibeault and COD Paul Remy, and receive committee updates. The board will discuss improvements to Town Center sidewalks, library handicap parking, and the Sunrise Senior Living project on Edge Hill Road and Norwood Street, as well as future MGH Robot initiatives. It will also review 2025‑26 priorities, objectives, and board elections for Chair, Vice‑Chair, and Clerk.

• Town Center sidewalks
• Library handicap parking
• Sunrise Senior Living (Edge Hill Road & Norwood Street)
• MGH Robot future initiatives
• 2025‑26 Board elections (Chair, Vice‑Chair, Clerk)

The Council on Aging board unanimously approved the minutes from the June 9, 2025 and September 15, 2025 meetings. No other formal actions or votes were recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 4:05 PM.

• Accepted minutes from June 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from September 15, 2025 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the Excess Levy Capacity Policy and review salaries for the Board of Assessors and fees and fines for the Town Clerk. The body will also vote on representatives for the Trust Fund Investment Plan.

• Discussion of Excess Levy Capacity Policy
• Review of Board of Assessors salaries
• Review of Town Clerk fees and fines
• Vote on Trust Fund Investment Plan representatives
• Update on SAFER Grant

The committee added three items to the Capital Outlay agenda to verify borrowing for the Cottage St. playground, consider a policy on aging appropriations, and add a “shovel‑ready” checkbox. A motion to have Donald Brichta, Phillip King and Anja Bernier interview investment firms for town trust‑fund management passed unanimously (10‑0). The town’s schools were directed to submit quarterly budget‑to‑actual reports within six weeks of each quarter’s end. Members also agreed to finalize the excess‑levy‑capacity policy draft and send it to Town Counsel for a November vote.

• Added verification of Cottage St. playground borrowing to Capital Outlay agenda (unanimous)
• Added consideration of aging‑appropriations policy to Capital Outlay agenda (unanimous)
• Added “shovel‑ready” checkbox requirement to Capital Outlay request forms (unanimous)
• Approved three members to interview investment firms for trust‑fund management (10‑0)
• Directed schools to provide quarterly budget‑to‑actual reports within ~6 weeks after quarter end (unanimous)
• Agreed to develop and send excess‑levy‑capacity policy draft to Town Counsel for November vote (unanimous)

Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC)

The Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition will meet on October 16, 2025 at 1 PM via Zoom. The agenda includes a year‑long planning discussion, an update from Wes Woodson, a segment called Screenagers, a remembrance of friends, and a review of Sharon Day with positives and areas for growth. Additional items may be raised from the past 48 hours and other business may be addressed.

• Planning for the year
• Wes Woodson update
• Screenagers segment
• Remembering our friends
• Sharon Day review (positives and room to grow)

The meeting covered the $15,000 cost of a survey and plans to spread payment, including possible opioid abatement support. Members discussed upcoming school events, a SEF grant application for a movie screening, and a VFW Educator grant deadline. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a new public hearing at 7:30 PM for properties on Edge Hill Road represented by Bill Buckley and Laura Gluck, followed by a continued hearing at 7:45 PM for the Bay Rd/Monarch Ln Birch Hill II subdivision represented by Steve Gioiosa. The agenda also includes updates on the Bog Nest Plan, LMAC, the Athletic Field Working Group, lake conditions, the Conservation Administrator, and OSRP, including a letter of support. The commission will consider approving the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and address any other business.

• New Public Hearing – Edge Hill Rd (ANRAD 268, 272, 276, 280, 284, 288, 290, 292) – reps: Bill Buckley, Laura Gluck
• Continued Public Hearing – Bay Rd/Monarch Ln – Birch Hill II Subdivision – rep: Steve Gioiosa
• Discussion of Ashika Reddy, Bog Nest Plan
• LMAC Update – presented by Brad McKeen
• Athletic Field Working Group Update – presented by Alan Westman

The commission voted 6‑0‑0 to approve the delineation and issue an ORAD for the SE280‑TBD project at 268‑292 Edge Hill Rd, pending a DEP file number. Members also voted 6‑0‑0 to continue the hearing for the Bay Rd/Monarch Ln subdivision (SE280‑0669) to October 30 at the applicant’s request. The September 18, 2025 meeting minutes were approved as amended by a 6‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a 6‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved ORAD for SE280‑TBD at 268‑292 Edge Hill Rd (6‑0‑0)
• Continued hearing for SE280‑0669 (Bay Rd/Monarch Ln) to Oct 30 at applicant's request (6‑0‑0)
• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (6‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0‑0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a Brandeis University citizen survey and the acceptance of a federal SAFER grant for fire services. The board will also consider appointing six citizens to a temporary advisory Athletic Fields working group and set board objectives for the coming year.

• Vote to appoint six of eight citizens to the temporary advisory Athletic Fields working group
• Discussion on accepting a Federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant
• Discussion on a proposal for a citizen survey by Brandeis University
• One-day liquor license for Landsman Bat Mitzvah event at Sharon Community Center (Nov 16)
• One-day liquor license for Pilon Fleur Anniversary event at 5 Post Office Square (Nov 22)

The Sharon Select Board voted unanimously to accept the Federal SAFER grant that provides $1.4 million to hire eight firefighters, with federal funding covering most of the salaries for the first three years. The board also approved a Brandeis University citizen survey, appointed six citizens and three committee representatives to the temporary Athletic Fields Working Group, and authorized two one‑day liquor licenses. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved SAFER grant to hire 8 firefighters (5-0)
• Accepted Brandeis University citizen survey proposal (5-0)
• Appointed six citizens to Athletic Fields Working Group (5-0)
• Appointed three committee representatives to Athletic Fields Working Group (5-0)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Landsman Bat Mitzvah event (5-0)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Pilon Fleur Anniversary event (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:15 pm (5-0)

Water Management Advisory Committee

The Water Management Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the Sharon Water Master Plan and a new water treatment plant. The committee will also review Water Department activity from September 2025.

• Sharon Water Master Plan
• New Water Treatment Plant
• Water Department activity for September 2025
• Approval of September 18th 2025 meeting minutes

The Water Management Advisory Committee approved the September 18th meeting minutes with a 6‑0‑0 vote. No other motions were voted on; the remainder of the session covered updates on the water‑treatment plant schedule, drought status, water‑quality concerns, and outreach recommendations. The next meeting is set for November 20th.

• Approved September 18th minutes (6-0-0 vote)

Historical Commission

The Sharon Historical Commission will approve the minutes from previous meetings, receive updates on the Cemetery Preservation Project, review the Historic Plaque Program, and hear updates on other current projects. Any additional topics not announced 48 hours ahead may also be considered before adjournment.

• Approval of prior meetings’ minutes
• Updates on the Cemetery Preservation Project
• Review of the Historic Plaque Program
• Updates on current projects
• Consideration of topics not anticipated 48 hours in advance

Library Trustees

The Sharon Library Board of Trustees will hold a virtual meeting on October 15, 2025, to approve minutes and receive reports. The agenda includes a discussion on the Director Search and an update on the School St/Main St Crossing project.

• Approve minutes of September 24, 2025
• Receive reports: Treasurer, Budget, Friends, Foundation, New Library/Building and Grounds, Director’s Report
• Director Search
• School St/Main St Crossing Update
• Topics the Chair would like to discuss

The board approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes by consensus. They set the director search application deadline for October 15 and scheduled the search committee to meet on October 21 to select interview candidates. The board asked the secretary to email staff about the School Street/Main Street pedestrian crossing improvements. A request was made to obtain an estimate for a new public address system and to consider using contingency funds for the project.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (consensus)
• Set director search application deadline to Oct 15 (consensus)
• Scheduled Search Committee meeting for Oct 21 to select interviewees (consensus)
• Requested secretary email Sherrie to discuss crossing improvements with DPW (consensus)
• Requested estimate for public address system and possible use of contingency funds (consensus)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee Change Order Subcommittee meeting scheduled for October 14, 2025, is canceled. The agenda included reviewing and approving change orders for the Library Project.

• Canceled meeting
• Library Project change orders
• September 16, 2025 minutes

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will review and approve the September 30 minutes, update the library project schedule, and consider Invoice Voucher #28 for engineering services totaling $96,162.09. The committee will also discuss the overall project budget and the Water Treatment Plant Project, along with construction updates for the standing building. Public comments may be allowed at the chair's discretion.

• Approve minutes from the September 30, 2025 SSBC meeting
• Library project schedule punch‑list update
• Review and approve Invoice Voucher #28: Apex $82,906.39, W&S $13,255.70
• Discuss the standing building project budget
• Discuss the Water Treatment Plant Project

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Sharon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will approve minutes from two prior meetings, host a workshop led by Bill Kondrath on community building and revitalization, hear liaison and representative reports, share announcements and upcoming events, and address any topics raised within 48 hours of the meeting.

• Workshop led by Bill Kondrath titled “Community Building, Guidelines for Working Together, and Revitalization.”
• Approval of minutes from the 8/14/2025 (no quorum) and 9/11/2025 meetings.
• Updates from liaison and representative reports.
• Announcements and upcoming events.
• Discussion of topics not anticipated within 48 hours of the meeting.

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee met in person for a workshop and discussed ways to engage with the town. No motions or votes on minutes were permitted, and although a motion to adjourn was moved and seconded, the minutes do not record a vote or outcome. The meeting concluded with announcements of upcoming community events.

Economic Development Committee

The Sharon Economic Development Committee will review a priority list of suggested topics and strategies with a Select Board representative. The committee will vote to approve the previous meeting's minutes and set dates for upcoming meetings. Any additional topics submitted at least 48 hours in advance may be considered before adjournment.

• Discuss priority list of suggested topics/strategies with Select Board representative
• Approve meeting minutes
• Determine next scheduled meeting dates
• Consider topics submitted to the Chair at least 48 hours in advance
• Adjournment

The Economic Development Committee approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0‑0 vote. Members adopted a schedule of regular meetings on the first Monday of each month at 7 PM, beginning November 3. The committee agreed to develop a budget for a holiday event and to maintain separate long‑term and short‑term recommendation lists.

• Approved 9/30/25 minutes (6-0-0 vote)
• Set regular monthly meetings first Monday at 7 PM starting Nov 3
• Agreed to create a budget for the holiday event to present to the Select Board
• Decided to keep two recommendation lists: long‑term strategic and short‑term implementable
• Planned to develop a holiday event proposal with business participation details
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0 vote)

Housing Authority

The Sharon Housing Authority Board will present and consider the FY 226 budget. It will approve Warrant #29 for $100,190.30 and Warrant #30 for $39,247.94. A management agent report will cover vacancy data, August 2025 financials, work orders, siding project updates, resident board member selection, and on‑site supervision. The agenda also allocates time for old, new, and other business, including resident and board member comments.

• Presentation and consideration of FY 226 budget
• Approval of Warrant #29 in the amount of $100,190.30
• Approval of Warrant #30 in the amount of $39,247.94
• Change order approval for Siding Phase 1 (Project 266117)
• Update on Siding Phase 2 (Project 266121)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will finalize the town’s grant priority list and consider other SB recommendations. The committee will also address any topics submitted to the chair within 48 hours of the meeting. Finally, the committee will set dates for future meetings before adjourning.

• Finalize grant priority and other SB recommendations
• Consider topics submitted to chair within 48 hours
• Determine dates for upcoming meetings

The Economic Development Committee approved the prior meeting minutes and removed a name as requested. It established a new Priority Subcommittee chaired by Hy Waxman with David Straus and Sherrie King as members. The committee agreed to recommend traffic‑calming measures on Route 27 to the Select Board and set the next meeting for October 6, with backup dates. Several members were assigned follow‑up tasks, including compiling priority lists and attending a Planning Board meeting on the Sunrise Senior Living project.

• Approved previous meeting minutes and removed Rob's name
• Created Priority Subcommittee chaired by Hy Waxman (members David Straus, Sherrie King)
• Decided to recommend traffic‑slowing measures on Route 27 to the Select Board
• Scheduled next Economic Development Committee meeting for Oct 6 (backup Oct 9 or Oct 15)
• Assigned Cheryl to compile and distribute a list of economic development priorities
• Assigned Hy Waxman to attend Planning Board meeting on Oct 22 regarding Sunrise Senior Living project
• Agreed to meet with the Select Board to clarify 2026 development objectives
• Tasked Hy, David, and Sherrie to meet as the Priority Subcommittee on Friday at 10 AM

Human Resources Board

The Human Resources Board will consider and vote on several items. It will review and approve the amended minutes from the August 8, 2025 meeting, and it will approve revised job descriptions for the Youth Services Librarian and the Trustee Director. The board will also review mail, discuss any unanticipated topics, and set the date for the next meeting.

• Approve amended minutes of August 8, 2025
• Approve revised job description of Youth Services Librarian
• Approve revised job description of Trustee Director
• Review mail
• Schedule next meeting

The Human Resources Board approved changes to the part‑time Youth Services Librarian position, adding a note about physical‑environment information. The board also approved an edited internal job description for the Library Director. Both motions passed unanimously with a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved changes to Youth Services Librarian position (4-0-0)
• Approved edited Library Director job description (4-0-0)
• Adopted motion to adjourn the meeting (4-0-0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee will discuss project updates for the library and the Water Treatment Plant. This includes reviewing a specific change order for the library and construction milestones for the water plant.

• Review and approval of MOCC Change Order 21 for the library
• Library punch list update from September 25, 2025
• Review of CHA ADA Recommendations letter dated September 11, 2025
• Water Treatment Plant construction updates including sanitary piping and retaining wall #3
• Water Treatment Plant funding reimbursement summary

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding a liquor license for 750 S Main Street and vote on an interim loan note from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust. The board will also vote to begin negotiations for health insurance plan design changes.

• Public hearing for liquor license amendments for Liquor World at 750 S Main Street
• Vote on interim loan note for financial agreement CWT-25-10 from Massachusetts Clean Water Trust
• Vote to implement negotiation process for health insurance plan design under MGL Ch. 32B
• Approval of $6,000 in donations to Sharon Police Department from Jim Zafrison and Mitesh Patel
• Interviews for temporary advisory Athletic Fields working group candidates

The board voted 5‑0 to approve the liquor license for Bapa Mahant Ne Sang Corp dba Liquor World and to approve the Hometown Heroes veteran‑recognition flag project. It also adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and authorized negotiations on the town’s health‑insurance plan, each by a 5‑0 vote. An interim loan note from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust was reviewed, but the minutes do not record the final vote.

• Liquor license for Bapa Mahant Ne Sang Corp dba Liquor World approved (5-0)
• Hometown Heroes veteran‑recognition flag project approved (5-0)
• 2026 Select Board meeting schedule adopted (5-0)
• Health‑insurance plan negotiation process authorized (5-0)
• Interim septic loan note from Massachusetts Clean Water Trust reviewed (outcome not recorded)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a joint public hearing continued from September 4, 2025. The boards are reviewing applications from Sunrise Senior Living LLC for a senior living facility.

• 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

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee will vote to approve the draft minutes from the MSOC meeting held on July 21, 2025. They will discuss operating solar projects at East Elementary, the High School, and the DPW canopy and rooftop. Updates will be given on construction and start‑up projects, including the Mt. Street LF solar installation, Well #5, and the Middle School rooftop system, as well as development projects such as the library rooftop and Ames Field parking‑lot canopies. The meeting will also include a town‑wide solar PV electricity analysis and other public‑awareness updates.

• Vote to approve draft minutes from the MSOC meeting on 07-21-2025
• Review construction status of Mt. Street LF solar project (modules, pads, Eversource schedule)
• Certificates of Completion for Well #5 and Middle School rooftop solar projects
• Discuss library rooftop solar design, detailed design schedule
• Discuss Ames Field Pond Street parking‑lot canopy options (brick vs painted columns)

The Energy Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the July 21, 2025 meeting by a 3-0-0 vote. No other project proposals were formally approved; updates on ongoing solar projects were discussed and draft agreements will be circulated for future recommendation. The next meeting is scheduled for October 27, 2025.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved these meeting minutes at October 27 meeting (3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals are holding a joint public hearing continued from September 4, 2025. The boards will review applications for a senior living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road.

• Review of special permit, Site Plan Approval, Variances, and Signage approval for a 99-unit assisted living facility
• Project location: 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road (Assessor's Tax Map 130, Lots 2, 3 and 23)

The joint Planning Board and Zoning Board held a continuation hearing on the Sunrise Senior Living “Sunrise Sharon” project at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road. Board members reviewed a technical memorandum from Pare Corporation that detailed site‑plan, parking, drainage, and traffic comments. The boards identified missing information and asked the applicant to provide additional documentation before any approval. No votes or formal decisions were recorded.

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to elect officers and discuss accessibility updates. The body will review traffic lights on North Main Street and accessibility at the Post Office and library.

• Election of Officers
• Update on HAWK traffic lights on North Main Street
• Data collection on handicapped parking at the library
• Grant for automated doors and overhead door sensors
• Post Office accessibility

The September 25, 2025 meeting reviewed several agenda items, including traffic lights on North Main Street, handicapped parking data at the library, a capital project for automatic doors, an inclusive nature walk, and accessibility at the post office, water treatment plant, and library. A letter supporting a grant to replace brick sidewalks and a Sharon Day event were also discussed. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

School Committee

The Sharon High School Council will meet to review the school's grading and attendance policies. The body will also review a draft of the Sharon High School Improvement Plan.

• Review of Sharon High Grading Policy
• Review of Sharon High School Attendance Policy
• Review of Sharon High School Improvement Plan Draft

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a new hearing regarding 2-4 Merchant Street. The board will also review meeting minutes from March 19 and May 14, 2025.

• New hearing: 1937 – 2-4 Merchant Street
• Review of March 19, 2025 minutes
• Review of May 14, 2025 minutes

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee will approve the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes, receive updates on lake conditions and grant status, discuss priorities for additional grant funding, and vote on adding $1,200 for extra lake testing required by a DEP grant and on a funding request outline for FY27.

• Approve August 20, 2025 LMAC meeting minutes
• Vote to add additional testing required per DEP grant to TRC September lake sampling ($1,200)
• Vote on outline for CPC FY27 funding request and amendments to FY26 matching grant component
• Discuss E. coli research, mitigation options, and plan
• Discuss invasive weeds issues, mitigation options, and plan

The advisory committee voted to add $1,200 to the TRC contract for extra nutrient testing and inclusion of South Cove in the September sampling. The motion was made by Suzi, seconded by Dan, and passed with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous vote. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved $1,200 change order to TRC contract for additional testing (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. They will receive reports on the budget, friends group, foundation, and plans for a new library building and grounds, as well as a director’s report. The board will consider a search for a new library director and discuss the School St/Main St crossing and parking lot usage. Additional items include communications, scheduling future meetings, and any topics the chair raises on short notice.

• Approve Minutes of August 20, 2025
• Review budget and financial reports
• Discuss Director Search
• Discuss School St/Main St Crossing
• Discuss Parking Lot Usage

The trustees approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes by consensus. They granted the Friends group permission to use the library terrace and place the Bay State bin in EV spots during the upcoming book sale. The board also decided that EV charging may occur at any time and approved plans for new signs reserving High Street lot spaces for library parking only.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (consensus)
• Granted Friends request to use terrace during book sale (consensus)
• Authorized Bay State bin placement in EV spots for book sale (consensus)
• Determined EV charging may occur at any time (consensus)
• Approved installation of new signs reserving High Street lot for library parking (consensus)
• Approved bake sale on Sunday 10/9 during book sale (consensus)
• Approved staff to laminate signs for Bay State bin (consensus)
• Scheduled Friends annual meeting for 10/20 at 6:30 p.m. (consensus)

Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC)

The Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition will review recent staffing changes, plan the Sharon Day event scheduled for October 5, discuss the Screenagers program, set dates for the "Remembering Our Friends" memorial (June 12‑13), and address any other topics that have arisen in the past 48 hours.

• Staffing changes
• Sharon Day event planning for Oct 5 (swag, tables, staff)
• Screenagers program coordination (date and point people)
• Remembering Our Friends memorial dates (June 12‑13)
• Wes Woodson involvement (date and point people)

The coalition welcomed a new public health nurse and set plans for several upcoming events. Specific responsibilities were assigned for Sharon Day on Oct 5, the Screenagers program, a “Remembering Our Friends” event on June 13, and a Wes Woodson event. The town is developing the SHARE resource program to replace the Interface referral line. The next meeting is scheduled for Oct 16, 2025.

• Welcomed Carly Malvesti as new Public Health Nurse
• Don Williams assigned to bring a tent for Sharon Day (Oct 5)
• Board of Health assigned to provide tables and chairs for Sharon Day
• Linda Callin assigned to order additional swag (hats or crayons/coloring books) for Sharon Day
• Meg Dussault assigned to contact Frank for extra tables and to coordinate space with Jackie for the Remembering Our Friends event
• Selected Saturday June 13 as the date for the Remembering Our Friends event
• Planned a Screenagers event; Meg to reach out to Dayana about dates
• Planned to invite Wes Woodson back; Meg to work with Dayana on scheduling

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Sharon Recreation Advisory Committee will review and discuss the FY2027 Capital Projects and Capital (CPC) requests and set a date for a site walk. It will also approve the June meeting minutes, appoint a town representative to the Athletic Fields Working Group, receive updates on the Deborah Sampson Courts project, and hear reports from the director and liaison groups.

• Approve June meeting minutes
• Appoint a Recreation Advisory Committee representative to the Athletic Fields Working Group
• Receive updates on the Deborah Sampson Courts Project
• Discuss FY2027 CPC/Capital Requests and organize a date for a RAC site walk
• Director report and liaison updates from LMAC & School Committee

Conservation Commission

The Sharon Springs Conservation Commission will continue a public hearing on a subdivision and take action on administrative land disturbance reviews and restoration projects. The meeting will also include updates from various town working groups and the Conservation Administrator.

• Continued public hearing: NOI Bary Rd./Monarch Ln. – Birch Hill II Subdivision
• Administrative Land Disturbance Review #13 at 40 Mountain St.
• Restoration project at 5 Glen Hill Road
• Approval of August 21, 2025 meeting minutes
• Updates from LMAC, Athletic Field Working Group, and OSRP

The Conservation Commission approved the Administrative Land Disturbance Request for 40 Mountain Street, requiring the Conservation Administrator to inspect erosion controls before work begins. It also approved the restoration plan for 5 Glen Hill Road, with conditions to increase mitigation buffers and monitor vegetation for two years.

• Approved ALDR #13 for 40 Mountain St. with condition of erosion control inspection (7-0-0)
• Approved restoration plan for 5 Glen Hill Rd. with increased buffer and monitoring conditions (7-0-0)

Water Management Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Sharon Water Master Plan from Weston & Sampson and the construction of the new Water Treatment Plant. The meeting also includes a review of Water Department activity for August 2025.

• Weston & Sampson update on Sharon Water Master Plan
• Construction update on the new Water Treatment Plant
• Water Department activity report for August 2025

The Water Management Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the July 17 meeting by a 5‑0‑1 vote. The committee set the date for its next meeting on October 16. No other formal actions or votes were recorded in this session.

• Approved July 17 minutes (5-0-1 vote)
• Scheduled next WMAC meeting for Oct 16

Planning Board

The Sharon Planning Board will consider a sign permit application for 36 South Main St., which is in Business District A. The board will also review the previous meeting's minutes and discuss any topics not submitted to the chair in advance. Additional agenda items include setting future meeting dates and adjourning the session.

• Sign Permit – 36 South Main St. (Business District A)
• Review of prior meeting minutes
• Discussion of any topics not known to the Chair 48 hours in advance
• Set next meeting dates (TBD)
• Adjournment

The Planning Board approved a sign permit for Ms. Redden’s spa at 36 South Main Street, voting 4‑0‑0. The Board also approved the minutes of the 7/23/25 meeting by a 3‑0‑1 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved sign permit for 36 South Main St. (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 7/23/25 (3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will receive updates on septic inspections, abandoned property, and the SHARE task force. The meeting also includes introductions of a new public health nurse and two interns.

• Septic Inspector update from K. Davis
• Resident concern regarding State Sanitary Code from T. Wilson
• Abandoned Property update from L. Callan
• SHARE task force update from L. Callan
• Nursing, SSPARC, and Opioid Abatement updates

The Board approved the June and August meeting minutes by a 4‑0‑0 vote. It also agreed to increase the part‑time public health nurse position from 19 to 37.5 hours, with the Health Department covering 18.5 hours this fiscal year and full‑time hours funded from FY27 onward. Salaries for two staff members were moved to the Health Revolving Fund to support the added hours.

• Approved June and August minutes (vote 4-0-0)
• Approved increase of public health nurse hours from 19 to 37.5, with funding arrangement

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee will review status updates on the Green Communities Project, EV charging infrastructure, climate leader community and zero‑emission vehicle policy, and Eversource meter account numbers and bills. It will also hear a battery storage market status report and a solar update. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting appears to be informational. The next meeting date will be set before adjournment.

• Green Communities Project status update
• EV charging infrastructure update
• Battery storage market status report
• Solar update
• Discussion of Eversource meter account numbers and bills

The committee did not vote on any agenda items, noting that the July 30 minutes will be approved at the next meeting. Members received updates on the Green Communities solar project, EV charging plans, climate‑leader status, and battery‑storage considerations, but no actions were approved. The next committee meeting was set for Wednesday, November 5, 2025.

• Next meeting scheduled for November 5, 2025

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee meeting on September 17, 2025 will include public comments, superintendent updates, and discussion of the FY25 Q4 financial report, revolving accounts, annual goals, and budget subcommittee responsibilities. Decision items are a vote to approve the student handbooks for Sharon High School and Sharon Middle School, and a vote to approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. The agenda also lists payroll and accounts‑payable warrants totaling over $1.9 million.

• Vote to approve student handbooks for SHS and SMS
• Vote to approve the minutes of September 3, 2025
• Discussion of FY25 Q4 Financial Report
• Review of FY25 Revolving Accounts
• Payroll warrant $1,788,544.45 (9/5/25) and related AP warrants

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will first review and approve the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. It will discuss the 2026 meeting schedule that is included in the packet. The committee will receive construction updates on the water treatment plant, including the chemical area foundation, a 12" DI backwash overflow pipe encasement, and installation of electrical conduits. Finally, it will review and approve Invoice Voucher #27 for engineering work completed through August 22, including W&S and Apex invoices.

• Approve minutes of the September 2, 2025 SSBC meeting
• Discuss 2026 SSBC meeting schedule distributed in the packet
• Construction updates on water treatment plant: chemical area foundation, 12" DI backwash overflow pipe encasement, electrical conduit installation
• Review and approve Invoice Voucher #27 for engineering work through August 22 (W&S and Apex invoices)

Select Board

The Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee are holding a joint work session to review preliminary FY2027 finances and operating budget challenges. The body will discuss long-range capital needs and establish policies for financial information sharing and budget calendars. An executive session is scheduled to discuss collective bargaining strategy with municipal and school unions.

• Review of preliminary FY2027 estimated revenue and non-discretionary expenditures
• Analysis of current and projected debt service for the next decade
• Discussion on facility needs including school enrollment, athletic fields, and the Carnegie library building
• Establishment of policy for requesting excess levy capacity based on DOR guidance
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining negotiations with municipal and school unions

The Select Board, Finance Committee, and School Committee moved to an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy, after a motion by Hanna Switlekowski and a second by Xander Shapiro was approved by all present. The committees also agreed that school financial reports will be issued quarterly in the same format as town reports. The Finance Committee will develop a policy on using excess levy capacity and will draft recommendations for the Priorities Committee.

• Moved to executive session for collective bargaining (unanimous approval)
• Agreed to issue quarterly school financial reports matching town report format
• Finance Committee to draft policy governing excess levy requests
• Finance Committee to gather information for Priorities Committee policy draft

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the agenda and handouts for the Tri Board meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025, and update the Select Board, Schools and Committee representatives. Members will discuss the town's Excess Levy Capacity Policy and review the fourth‑quarter report presented by the Finance Director. The committee will also vote to approve the minutes from the August 04 meeting and assign members to examine salaries, fees, fines, and bylaw revisions.

• Prepare for Tri Board meeting on September 16, 2025 (review agenda and handouts)
• Discuss Excess Levy Capacity Policy
• Review Q4 Report by Finance Director
• Vote to approve minutes of August 04 meeting
• Assign members to review salaries of boards and committees, fees and fines, and Finance Committee bylaws

The committee voted 8‑0‑2 to approve the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting. It decided not to meet on September 29 and will hold a meeting on October 6 if there is agenda business, otherwise on October 20. Members also agreed to continue drafting the Excess Levy Capacity Policy for an October/November review.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (8‑0‑2)
• Decided Finance Committee will not meet Sept 29; next meeting Oct 6 if needed, else Oct 20
• Agreed to continue drafting Excess Levy Capacity Policy for Oct/Nov review
• Planned to receive updated Finance Committee Handbook at the annual town meeting

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The committee will elect office bearers and discuss participation in Sharon Day 2025. Members will review the DEIC Strategic Plan and the 'Sharon Stories' project. The meeting includes a discussion on a potential training session with Bill Kondrath on October 9.

• Election of Office Bearers
• Discussion and possible approval of budget funds for Sharon Day 2025 unity wreaths and banner
• Review of DEIC Strategic Plan goals and actions
• Update on 'Sharon Stories' project with SPN and town organizations
• Discussion of October 9 meeting and training with Bill Kondrath

The committee approved the May and June meeting minutes and elected its new officers: Jennifer Illuzzi as Chair, Kim Hokanson as Vice Chair, Jillian Jennett as Clerk, and Robert Soffer as Clerk of Correspondence. It also approved a $60 budget for a Sharon Day craft activity and voted 8‑0 to hold an in‑person meeting and training on October 9, 2025.

• Approved May meeting minutes (5 yeas‑3 abstentions‑0 nays)
• Approved June meeting minutes (6 yeas‑2 abstentions‑0 nays)
• Elected Jennifer Illuzzi as Chair (8 yeas‑0 abstentions‑0 nays)
• Elected Kim Hokanson as Vice Chair (7 yeas‑1 abstention‑0 nays)
• Elected Jillian Jennett as Clerk (7 yeas‑1 abstention‑0 nays)
• Elected Robert Soffer as Clerk of Correspondence (7 yeas‑1 abstention‑0 nays)
• Approved $60 budget for Sharon Day craft supplies (8 yeas‑0 abstentions‑0 nays)
• Approved in‑person meeting and training on Oct 9, 2025 (8 yeas‑0 abstentions‑0 nays)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss potential parking restrictions on three roads and prepare for a tri-board meeting regarding the 2026-FY 2027 budget. The board will also interview a candidate for the Sharon Cultural Council and vote on several licenses and permits.

• Review of parking restrictions on Glendale Road, Ashcroft Road, and Crest Road
• Automobile Dealers Class II license for Mina Auto Sales LLC at 210 North Main Street
• One-day alcohol license for Superior Servers at the Sharon Community Center on October 25, 2025
• Approval of Sharon Lions White Cane Day on October 11, 2025, at the PO Square intersection
• Out of state travel approval for DPW Superintendent Eric Hooper to attend a conference in Rockport, Maine

The Select Board unanimously approved the consent calendar, which included minutes, a Girl Scouts banner, Citizen and Staff of the Year awards, a Class II auto dealer license, a White Cane Day event, a meeting date change, and out‑of‑state travel (4‑0). The board also voted 5‑0 to adopt parking restrictions on Glendale, Ashcroft, Crest and Brook roads, with a 30‑day soft‑implementation period and required neighborhood notification. All votes were recorded as AYE and passed.

• Approved August 26, 2025 minutes – 4-0
• Approved Girl Scouts banner request – 4-0
• Approved Paul Remy as 2025 Citizen of the Year – 4-0
• Approved Kevin Weber and David Poch as Staff of the Year – 4-0
• Approved Mina Auto Sales LLC Class II auto dealer license – 4-0
• Approved Sharon Lions White Cane Day event – 4-0
• Approved change of Select Board meeting date to Sept 30, 2025 – 4-0
• Approved parking restrictions on Glendale, Ashcroft, Crest, and Brook roads – 5-0

Planning Board

The Sharon Planning Board and the Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals each voted 5‑0‑0 to open the joint public hearing on the Sunrise Senior Living senior‑living facility application. No other actions or approvals were taken during this meeting; further deliberations will occur at future sessions.

• Approved opening of public hearing (Planning Board) – vote 5-0-0
• Approved opening of public hearing (Zoning Board) – vote 5-0-0

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee approved the August 19 minutes (8‑0‑1). It also approved a $91,821.39 additional drainage change order (9‑0‑1), a $5,049 library sign invoice (11‑0‑0), a $1,315,634.10 water‑treatment plant invoice voucher (11‑0‑0), and a $70,000 building enclosure commissioning amendment (11‑0‑0). All motions passed unanimously or with only abstentions.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (8-0-1)
• Approved Additional Drainage Scope Change Order No. 058 for $91,821.39 (9-0-1)
• Approved Library sign invoice Voucher 45 for $5,049.00 (11-0-0)
• Approved Water Treatment Plant Invoice Voucher #26 for $1,315,634.10 (11-0-0)
• Approved W&S Amendment 01 – Building Enclosure Commissioning for $70,000 (11-0-0)

Assessors Board

The Assessors Board approved the July 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It signed the Motor Vehicle Abatements, the fourth Excise commitment for FY2026, and departmental bills. The board also agreed to a $3,000 annual PILOT payment for the solar installation at the Pond Street parking canopy. The next meeting is scheduled for September 17, 2025.

• Approved July 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Signed Motor Vehicle Abatements
• Signed 4th Excise commitment for FY2026
• Signed departmental bills
• Agreed to $3,000 annual PILOT payment for solar at Pond Street parking canopy

Select Board

The Select Board voted 5-0 to decline the town's right of first refusal on Parcel A at Edge Hill Road, keeping the option open for future residential development. It also approved a five‑year government‑access agreement with Sharon Community TV (5-0) and a lease for community gardens with the Trustees of Reservations (4-0). Additional consent‑calendar items were approved, including a block party, reappointment of a cultural council member, a transportation advisory board appointment, a Knights of Columbus fundraiser, and one‑day liquor licenses for JG Charcuterie.

• Approved Sharon Community TV agreement (5-0)
• Declined first refusal option for Parcel A on Edge Hill Road (5-0)
• Approved lease with Trustees of Reservations for Community Gardens (4-0)
• Approved block party on Pine Grove Avenue & Tree Lane, Sep 6, 2025 (5-0)
• Reappointed Grishma Jhamb to Sharon Cultural Council (5-0)
• Appointed Will Collins to Transportation Advisory Board (5-0)
• Approved Knights of Columbus Tootsie Roll drive fundraiser, Oct 4, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved one‑day liquor licenses for JG Charcuterie (5-0)

Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC)

The Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition will review the Safety Fest and provide an Interface Referral update. The body will also plan for the 2025-2026 year, including events for Sharon Day and Screenagers.

• Safety Fest review
• Interface Referral update
• Planning for Sharon Day on Oct 5
• Planning for Screenagers
• Planning for Remembering Our Friends

The coalition reported that the town will stop using the Interface program and will bring those services in‑house by hiring a behavioral specialist. A new task force called SHARE‑Sharon Health Aging Resource and Emergency will be formed, involving police, fire, COA, Veteran Affairs, and the Board of Health. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions.

• Discontinued use of Interface program and will hire a behavioral specialist (implementation planned)
• Formed SHARE‑Sharon Health Aging Resource and Emergency task force (planned collaboration)

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission on Disabilities will meet to hear from guest speakers and review accessibility issues in the community. Discussions will focus on parking, door openers, and specific public locations.

• Guest speakers Allan Motenko (Massachusetts Office on Disability) and Jeff Dougan
• HAWK traffic lights update on North Main Street
• Library accessibility and handicapped parking
• Angle’s Café ramp and handicapped parking
• Post Office accessibility and automated door openers in public places

Conservation Commission

The Sharon Conservation Commission granted a waiver so Activitas can submit an Administrative Land Disturbance Review for the multipurpose field project at 30 E. Foxboro St. It also accepted the wetland delineation for 77 Glendale Rd. and issued an ORAD. Both motions passed unanimously with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Granted waiver for Activitas to file Administrative Land Disturbance Review for 30 E. Foxboro St. project (5-0-0)
• Accepted wetland flags for 77 Glendale Rd. and issued ORAD (5-0-0)

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The committee approved the June 18 and July 23, 2025 LMAC meeting minutes. Tonight’s Lake Walk was cancelled because of weather and rescheduled for August 27. The next meeting was scheduled for September 24, 2025, 12:00‑1:30 PM, and the session was adjourned.

• Approved June 18, 2025 LMAC minutes (motion Aruna, second Debbie; all yes, Brad abstained)
• Approved July 23, 2025 LMAC minutes (motion Brad, second Debbie; all yes)
• Cancelled tonight’s Lake Walk due to weather; rescheduled for August 27
• Scheduled next meeting for September 24, 2025, 12:00‑1:30 PM
• Adjourned meeting (motion Laura, second Brad; all in favor)

Library Trustees

The trustees approved the Study Room Policy after a motion by Sarah G. and a second by Sarah W., passing unanimously. They also decided not to pursue a variance to change the town’s parking bylaw and to keep the electric‑vehicle parking spaces unchanged for one year. Temporary blue cones with a wheelchair logo were purchased for use as temporary accessible parking spaces, and the minutes of the July 16 and August 13 meetings were approved by consensus.

• Adopted Study Room Policy (unanimous approval)
• Approved minutes of July 16, 2025 meeting (consensus)
• Approved minutes of August 13, 2025 meeting (consensus)
• Decided not to pursue a parking‑bylaw variance (trustee consensus)
• Decided to keep EV parking spots unchanged for one year (trustee decision)
• Purchased temporary blue wheelchair‑logo cones for accessible parking
• Planned initial director search committee meeting for August 27

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 SSBC meeting with a 6‑0‑2 vote. It also approved Invoice Voucher #25 for a total of $88,795.33 with a 9‑0‑0 unanimous vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved August 5, 2025 SSBC minutes (6-0-2)
• Approved Invoice Voucher #25 for $88,795.33 (9-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee could not hold any votes because a quorum was not present. Members discussed public‑comment concerns, training for seasonal staff, a draft non‑discrimination statement for the town website, updates to the DEI strategic plan, and the possibility of expanding the committee. The election of office bearers and other pending actions will be revisited when a quorum is achieved.

• Election of office bearers postponed (no vote)
• Expansion of DEIC discussed, no decision made
• Draft non‑discrimination statement offered, no decision
• DEI strategic plan update considered, no decision
• Quarterly in‑person meetings proposed, no decision

Library Trustees

The trustees voted to enter into a lease with Solect Energy Development LLC for solar panels on the library roof. The motion also authorized Chair Cheryl Weinstein to sign and execute the lease documents. The motion passed with a vote of 5‑1.

• Approved lease with Solect Energy Development LLC for solar roof installation (5-1)
• Authorized Chair Cheryl Weinstein to sign and execute lease paperwork (5-1)

Human Resources Board

The Human Resources Board voted 5‑0 to move agenda items #6 and #5 to the start of the meeting. A motion to accept the revised Library Director job description also passed 5‑0, and the final description will be sent to the board for review. The board unanimously accepted the minutes from the March 14 and February 25 meetings. The Select Board Stipend Policy discussion was tabled, and the next meeting was set for September 30.

• Moved agenda items #6 & #5 to the first items (5-0)
• Accepted revisions to the Library Director job description (5-0)
• Allan Motenko volunteered to serve on the Library Director search committee
• Approved minutes of March 14, 2025 (unanimous, 5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 25, 2025 (unanimous, 5-0)
• Select Board Stipend Policy discussion tabled (no vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 30, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission issued Negative Determinations for the proposed addition at 206 Edge Hill Rd. and the retaining wall project at 81 Massapoag Ave., each by a 5‑0‑0 vote. It approved the Administrative Land Disturbance Review #11 for a new single‑family home, septic system, and driveway at 58 S. Walpole St., also by a 5‑0‑0 vote, with a condition that site preparations be reviewed before construction. The commission voted 5‑0‑0 to issue a Certificate of Completion for the mitigation work at 623 Massapoag Ave., pending a final site visit.

• Negative Determination for Stanislav Geyyer’s 206 Edge Hill Rd. addition and carport (5-0-0)
• Negative Determination for Steven and Joan Woogmaster’s retaining wall and backfill at 81 Massapoag Ave. (5-0-0)
• Approved Administrative Land Disturbance Review #11 for Mahesh and Sailaja Marineni’s project at 58 S. Walpole St., with condition for pre‑construction review (5-0-0)
• Approved issuance of COC for SE280-0535 at 623 Massapoag Ave., pending site visit (5-0-0)

Sharon Cultural Council

The Sharon Cultural Council voted to pause new member recruitment until after the upcoming application period. Nikki Vijaybhaskar moved from Treasurer to Communications Lead and Jesus Villanueva was appointed Treasurer. The council also decided to step back from formal participation in Emma's Run 2026 and to schedule a Poetry Open Mic Night for January/February 2026.

• Paused member recruitment until after the application period
• Nikki Vijaybhaskar shifted from Treasurer to Communications Lead
• Jesus Villanueva appointed as Treasurer
• Stepped back from formal Council participation in Emma's Run 2026
• Focused council activities on signature events (Sharon Day and Chalk Fest)
• Scheduled Poetry Open Mic Night for January/February 2026
• Agreed to coordinate Sharon Day pumpkin decorating with Recreation Department
• Maintained approach of giving smaller grants to more applicants

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee unanimously approved the July 22 SSBC minutes (7‑0‑0). It also approved library invoice voucher #44 for $37,985.60 (8‑0‑0) and the exterior color palette for the new water‑treatment plant (8‑0‑0). The vote on the building enclosure scope and fee amendment was tabled, with the chair abstaining due to a conflict of interest. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved July 22, 2025 SSBC minutes (7-0-0)
• Approved library invoice voucher #44 for $37,985.60 (8-0-0)
• Approved water‑treatment plant exterior color palette (8-0-0)
• Tabled vote on building enclosure scope and fee amendment (no vote recorded)
• Chair abstained from building enclosure vote due to conflict of interest
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

Select Board

The board approved an amended motion to post overflow signage on High Street and install no‑parking signs on School Street, Pleasant Street, Highland Street, and Glendale Road. The motion passed unanimously, 5‑0, after being moved by Mr. Shapiro and seconded by Mr. Pannone. The approved signage is intended to manage library traffic and parking.

• Approved library parking signage and no‑parking restrictions (5‑0)

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The committee reviewed and approved the minutes from the June 6, 2025 meeting. The approval vote was 5‑0 by all present members. No other formal actions or votes were recorded at this meeting.

• Approved June 6, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0 vote)

Assessors Board

The Assessors Board approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. It signed off on motor vehicle abatements and departmental bills. The board also signed a partial release of Chapter 61 land for parcel 097-002-000 and approved a payment request of $174,683.03 to Norfolk County.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Signed Motor Vehicle Abatements
• Signed departmental bills
• Signed partial release of Chapter 61 land for parcel 097-002-000
• Approved payment request to Norfolk County of $174,683.03

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the July 14, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0‑0 vote. The board then adjourned the July 29 meeting at 8:15 PM by a 4‑0‑0 vote. No other actions were formally adopted.

• Approved minutes of 7/14/25 (vote 4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 PM (vote 4-0-0)

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting. It also approved an additional 10 days of DASH operations in late August/early September, costing $25,000 split equally between LMAC and Everwood. No other substantive actions were taken, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved May 29, 2025 minutes (6 yes, 0 no, 1 abstain)
• Approved additional 10 days of DASH (6 yes, 0 no)
• Adjourned meeting (5 yes, 0 no)

Planning Board

The board voted 3‑0‑0 to approve the new sign for Pilon Fleur Floral Boutique at 5 Post Office Square. The sign meets all dimensional requirements and uses historic color palettes. The board also approved the June 17 minutes (4‑0‑0) and adjourned the meeting (4‑0‑0).

• Approved Pilon Fleur Floral Boutique sign (3-0-0)
• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 24 and July 8 meetings. It unanimously approved Library Invoice Voucher #43 for $262,349.19 and Water Treatment Plant Invoice Voucher #24 for $114,950.95. A site walk of the water treatment plant was scheduled for August 5 at 5 p.m. No public comment was taken.

• Approved June 24, 2025 SSBC minutes (6-0-2)
• Approved July 8, 2025 SSBC minutes (7-0-1)
• Approved Library Invoice Voucher #43 for $262,349.19 (9-0-0)
• Approved Water Treatment Plant Invoice Voucher #24 for $114,950.95 (9-0-0)
• Scheduled SSBC site walk at water treatment plant for August 5, 2025

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee set the next meeting for September 8 at 7 p.m. and agreed to create a shared document to coordinate action items and recommendations for the Select Board. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. Members were assigned research and planning tasks to explore signage, grant opportunities, and other development initiatives.

• Scheduled next meeting for Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.
• Agreed to create a shared document for coordinating action items and recommendations
• Assigned Greg to invite Aaron from the Cultural Council to the next meeting
• Assigned Cheryl to send corrections for the April meeting minutes to Rochelle
• Tasked all members to research successful town initiatives that incentivize landlords
• Tasked committee to explore a restaurant week for Sharon
• Tasked committee to investigate wayfinding signage near Costco
• Tasked committee to look into the T‑Mobile grant as a funding source

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The committee approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes by a 4‑0‑0 vote. It agreed to defer consideration of any new solar canopy projects until economic conditions change. The committee also agreed that a power purchase agreement can be signed by the Town Manager soon, and that Solect will seek a decision from the Recreation Advisory Committee on column design by October 1.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0-0)
• Deferred new solar canopy projects until conditions change
• Agreed PPA may be signed by Town Manager shortly
• Solect to request RAC decision on column design by Oct 1

Water Management Advisory Committee

The Water Management Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. No other actions were voted on; the remainder of the meeting consisted of informational updates on the Water Master Plan, treatment plant construction, PFAS settlement, and operational data. The next meeting is scheduled for August 21, with a possible cancellation discussed but not decided.

• Approved May 22 meeting minutes (6-0)

Library Trustees

The trustees approved the June 18 minutes by consensus. They unanimously denied a motion to place a drive‑through book drop on library grounds. They also unanimously approved allowing Library Director Lee Ann Amend to park in the lot during trustee meetings. Additional actions included plans for parking signage, purchasing handicap cones, and setting a timeline for the library director search.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes by consensus
• Unanimously denied placement of a drive‑through book drop on library property (motion by Carolyn, seconded by Sarah)
• Unanimously approved Lee Ann Amend to park in the library lot during trustee meetings (motion by Cheryl W., seconded by Cheryl R.)
• Decided staff will display placards in the High Street lot to exempt from the three‑hour limit
• Recommended waiting one year before reevaluating removal of two EV parking spots
• Ordered purchase of handicapped road cones for temporary accessible parking (Cheryl W. to locate, Lee Ann to order)
• Assigned trustees to committees for Building & Grounds, Finance, Library Services, Long Range Planning, and Priorities
• Established director search timeline: resumes due Oct 15 2025, candidate list by Oct 31 2025, interviews Nov 19‑20 2025

Select Board

The board approved the consent calendar, including minutes, several one‑day liquor licenses for community events, a $47,234.50 paper contract with Southeastern Regional Services Group, a $140 donation to the fire department, and an India Association flag‑raising ceremony. It also agreed to send a letter to the US Post Office requesting accessibility improvements. The board added library parking issues to the Library Board agenda and set up a 9‑member working group to study artificial‑turf athletic fields, with a vote on its charge scheduled for August 5.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved multiple one‑day liquor licenses for community events (5-0)
• Approved contract with Southeastern Regional Services Group for paper ($47,234.50) (5-0)
• Approved donation of $140 from Sharon Lions Club to Fire Department (5-0)
• Approved India Association flag‑raising ceremony on Aug 10 (4-0-1)
• Agreed to send a letter to the US Post Office requesting accessibility accommodations, signed by Turkington
• Added library parking and traffic flow discussion to Library Board agenda for August
• Decided to form a 9‑member working group to study artificial‑turf fields; draft charge to be voted on Aug 5

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board approved the minutes from the May 21 meeting by a 3‑0‑0 vote. The board also approved forwarding applicant Will Collins' name to the Select Board for an interview, voting 4‑0‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of 5/21/25 (3-0-0)
• Approved forwarding Will Collins name to Select Board for interview (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board opened the virtual public hearing on the Birch Hill II subdivision and then voted 4‑0‑0 to postpone the hearing to August 28, 2025. Alex Schneiderman was appointed as the Planning Board liaison to the Finance Committee. The board approved the June 17 minutes (3‑0‑1) and adjourned (4‑0‑0).

• Opened Birch Hill II public hearing (vote 4-0-0)
• Continued Birch Hill II hearing to 8/28/25 (vote 4-0-0)
• Appointed Alex Schneiderman as Planning Board liaison to Finance Committee
• Approved minutes of 6/17/25 (vote 3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0-0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee approved several project expenditures: a library invoice voucher #42 for $15,131, a water treatment plant invoice (DOC Pay Req #3) for $446,026.90, Consigli Change Order No. 058 for additional drainage scope costing $91,821.39, and two SHS HVAC requests for $49,608 and $45,747. All approvals were voted on, with the HVAC request passing with two abstentions.

• Approved library invoice voucher #42 ($15,131) – vote 8-0-0 (motion by Rick Rice, seconded by Gladstone)
• Approved water treatment plant invoice DOC Pay Req #3 ($446,026.90) – vote 8-0-0 (motion by Gladstone, seconded by Tuck)
• Approved Consigli Change Order No. 058 for drainage ($91,821.39) – vote 8-0-0 (motion by Gladstone, seconded by Rice)
• Approved SHS HVAC requests ($49,608 and $45,747) – vote 6-0-2 (motion by Gladstone, seconded by Tuck; Martin absent, Campisano abstained)

Select Board

The Select Board unanimously reappointed Kim Hokanson to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee for a term ending June 30, 2028. It also unanimously reappointed Nikhila Vijaybhaskar and Ellen Bender to the Sharon Cultural Council for terms ending June 30, 2028. The board agreed to review the library parking and traffic plan and gather more community input, scheduling a follow‑up meeting for July 15. No final decision was made on the proposed lease for community gardens at Moose Hill Farm.

• Reappointed Kim Hokanson to DEIC (5-0)
• Reappointed Nikhila Vijaybhaskar to Sharon Cultural Council (5-0)
• Reappointed Ellen Bender to Sharon Cultural Council (5-0)
• Agreed to review library parking plan and gather input (pending)
• Scheduled follow‑up meeting on library parking issue for July 15 (pending)

Conservation Commission

The commission voted 7‑0‑0 to issue a Negative Determination for Jim McDonald and Margaret Stolarczuk’s swim‑spa and permeable‑paver proposal at 22 Beach Rd. It also voted 7‑0‑0 to withhold a Certificate of Compliance for 623 Massapoag Ave until the owners submit a new mitigation plan. The May 15, 2025 minutes were approved 4‑0‑1 and the June 5, 2025 minutes were approved 6‑0‑1. Members scheduled the next meeting for August 7, 2025.

• Negative Determination for swim spa at 22 Beach Rd. (7-0-0)
• Withhold COC for 623 Massapoag Ave until new plan (7-0-0)
• Approve May 15, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Approve June 5, 2025 minutes (6-0-1)
• Schedule meeting for August 7, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0-0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 27 and June 10 meetings. It unanimously approved the Water Treatment Plant Invoice Voucher #22 for $96,106.14 and the Library Invoice Voucher 40 for $423,367.81. The subcommittee pricing for additional drainage at the softball‑field parking lot was reviewed and approved. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved May 27, 2025 SSBC meeting minutes (vote 7-0-3)
• Approved June 10, 2025 SSBC meeting minutes (vote 6-0-4)
• Approved WTP Invoice Voucher #22 for $96,106.14 (vote 9-0-0)
• Approved Library Invoice Voucher 40 for $423,367.81 (vote 9-0-0)
• Reviewed and approved Consigli pricing for additional drainage at softball‑field parking lot (no vote recorded)

Finance Committee

The committee voted 8‑0 to approve a $270,000 reserve fund transfer for the Fire Department and an additional $4,507 transfer for Norfolk Aggie. It also approved five Finance Committee liaison appointments to various town boards, each passing 8‑0. The committee discussed school expenditure reports and health‑insurance costs but deferred detailed action until future meetings.

• Approved $270,000 fire department reserve fund transfer (8-0)
• Approved $4,507 reserve fund transfer for Norfolk Aggie (8-0)
• Approved Finance Committee liaison appointments to Planning Board, Library, Community Preservation Committee, Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee, and School Committee (8-0)

Board of Health

The Board approved a variance allowing up to 10 chickens at 15 High Plain Street with a 5-0-0 vote. It also approved the posted Public Health Nurse job description, also by a 5-0-0 vote. The chicken variance will be the maximum allowed without further board review.

• Approved chicken variance for 15 High Plain Street (5-0-0)
• Approved Public Health Nurse job description (5-0-0)

Assessors Board

The Assessors Board approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It signed the Motor Vehicle Abatements and departmental bills. The Board unanimously voted Anne Carney as Chairperson. The next meeting was scheduled for June 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Signed Motor Vehicle Abatements (unanimous)
• Signed departmental bills (unanimous)
• Elected Anne Carney as Chairperson (unanimous)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee approved several contracts for FY25 and FY26, including a supplemental NepRWA contract, a $9,500 FY26 monitoring contract, a $2,000 TRC adjustment, a $21,000 TRC alum‑treatment contract, and up to $1,000 for alum sampling. Members also voted to submit a draft Watershed Based Plan in July 2025. All motions passed with unanimous yes votes from the six members present. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved submission of a draft Watershed Based Plan in July 2025 (yes votes: Gary Bluestein, Suzi Peck, Dan Lewenberg, Aruna Ramachandran, Debbie Tatro, Laura Russell)
• Approved supplemental FY25 NepRWA on‑call contract (yes votes: Debbie Tatro, Aruna Ramachandran, Dan Lewenberg, Suzi Peck, Gary Bluestein, Laura Russell)
• Approved $9,500 FY26 NepRWA contract for Sucker Brook monitoring and communications (yes votes: Debbie Tatro, Aruna Ramachandran, Dan Lewenberg, Suzi Peck, Gary Bluestein, Laura Russell)
• Approved additional $2,000 FY25 TRC on‑call contract adjustment for WBP work (yes votes: Debbie Tatro, Aruna Ramachandran, Dan Lewenberg, Suzi Peck, Gary Bluestein, Laura Russell)
• Approved TRC contract up to $21,000 for FY26 alum‑treatment monitoring (yes votes: Debbie Tatro, Aruna Ramachandran, Dan Lewenberg, Suzi Peck, Gary Bluestein, Laura Russell)
• Approved up to $1,000 FY26 for alum level sampling at two swim areas (yes votes: Debbie Tatro, Aruna Ramachandran, Dan Lewenberg, Suzi Peck, Gary Bluestein, Laura Russell)
• Approved motion to adjourn (yes votes: Debbie Tatro, Aruna Ramachandran, Dan Lewenberg, Suzi Peck, Gary Bluestein, Laura Russell)

Library Trustees

The trustees unanimously approved additional landscaping around the library building. They also approved the edited Library Parking Policy and the revised Young Adult Room Policy. Finally, the board accepted the officer slate naming Cheryl Weinstein as Chair, Carolyn Weeks as Vice Chair, Sherrie King as Treasurer, and Sarah Graf as Secretary.

• Approved additional landscaping around the building (unanimous)
• Approved edited Library Parking Policy (unanimous)
• Approved edited Young Adult Room Policy (unanimous)
• Approved officer slate: Cheryl Weinstein Chair, Carolyn Weeks Vice Chair, Sherrie King Treasurer, Sarah Graf Secretary (unanimous)

Library Reuse Committee

The Library Reuse Committee voted unanimously to have Joel incorporate all discussed changes into the revised Request for Proposals and forward it to Fred. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Joel to make all RFP changes and submit to Fred (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board approved the minutes from the June 5 meeting with a 3-0-1 vote. The board then adjourned the June 17 meeting with a unanimous 4-0-0 vote. No other actions were decided.

• Approved minutes of 6/5/25 (3-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Municipal Solar Oversight Committee approved the May 12, 2025 minutes by a 3‑0‑0 vote and later approved the July 21, 2025 minutes by a 4‑0 vote. The meeting provided status updates on several solar projects but did not adopt any new approvals, denials, or changes.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board and Planning Board interviewed two candidates, Alex Schneiderman and Mena Mesiha, for an open Planning Board seat. Board members discussed each candidate's background, skills, and potential contributions. Several members expressed preferences, but no vote or official appointment was recorded. The meeting was adjourned at 7:20 p.m. without a decision.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The committee voted 8‑0 to make Jen the interim chair of the Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee effective July 1. Approval of the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes was postponed to the next meeting. The proposal to add a non‑discrimination statement to the town website footer was tabled for future discussion. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Appointed Jen as interim chair effective July 1 (8‑0)
• Deferred approval of May 8, 2025 minutes to next meeting (no vote)
• Tabled non‑discrimination statement for town website/footer (no vote)
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting by an 8‑0‑0 vote. The May 27, 2025 minutes were not approved because a quorum was not present and will be reconsidered on June 24. The library project invoice voucher totaling $1,023,189.71 was approved unanimously (7‑0‑0). No other motions were decided.

• Approved May 13, 2025 SSBC minutes (8-0-0)
• Deferred approval of May 27, 2025 SSBC minutes (quorum not met)
• Approved Library invoice voucher $1,023,189.71 (7-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board held interviews with two candidates for the Recreation Director position and heard a presentation on the SAFER Federal Grant for the fire department. Members asked questions and expressed support, but no formal votes or approvals were recorded. The meeting concluded with plans to revisit the grant application and other items at a future date.

Conservation Commission

The commission voted 5‑0‑0 to close the public hearing and issue a Negative Determination for Rauf Ismayilov’s proposed addition at 24 Laurel Rd., pending an amended erosion‑control plan. They also voted 5‑0‑0 to continue the request for a Certificate of Compliance for SE280‑0535 at 623 Massapoag Ave until the owners provide an update or notarized agreement. The minutes from the May 15, 2025 meeting were approved by a 4‑0‑1 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Issued Negative Determination for 24 Laurel Rd. addition (5-0-0)
• Continued Certificate of Compliance request for 623 Massapoag Ave (5-0-0)
• Approved May 15, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The board voted unanimously to elect Rob Maidman as Chair, Oanh Nguyen as Vice Chair, and Peter Ford as Clerk. It also appointed Rob Maidman and Dianne Needle as regular members and Peter Ford as an alternate to the Capital Outlay Committee. Oanh Nguyen was appointed as the board's representative to the Standing Building Committee Selection Committee, and Rob Maidman was re‑appointed as the board's representative on the Community Preservation Committee.

• Elected Rob Maidman as Chair (vote 4-0-0)
• Elected Oanh Nguyen as Vice Chair (vote 4-0-0)
• Elected Peter Ford as Clerk (vote 4-0-0)
• Appointed Rob Maidman as regular member to Capital Outlay Committee (vote 4-0-0)
• Appointed Dianne Needle as regular member to Capital Outlay Committee (vote 4-0-0)
• Appointed Peter Ford as alternate member to Capital Outlay Committee (vote 4-0-0)
• Appointed Oanh Nguyen as PB representative to Standing Building Committee Selection Committee (vote 4-0-0)
• Appointed Rob Maidman as PB representative on Community Preservation Committee (vote 4-0-0)

Assessors Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. It reviewed and signed the Motor Vehicle Abatements and departmental bills. In an executive session, the board denied the FY2025 abatement request for parcel 033-051-000. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved April 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Signed Motor Vehicle Abatements
• Signed departmental bills
• Denied FY2025 abatement for parcel 033-051-000

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. The vote was 4‑0 in favor, with one member absent. No other measures were approved, denied, or tabled at this meeting.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)

Commission on Disabilities

The Sharon Commission on Disabilities met on May 29, 2025 to review the treasurer's report, tour the new public library, and discuss accessibility issues. Members noted the library met accessibility standards and scheduled a second walkthrough. Plans were made to address non‑functioning traffic‑light sensors, draft a letter to Postal Holdings Trust, LLC for a post‑office door opener, and host an adaptive‑bicycle demo on June 3. The new state director will be invited to the June meeting.

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The committee presented data on phosphorus loads from stormwater, septic systems, and other sources, and outlined potential control measures such as stormwater infrastructure, septic upgrades, and alum treatment. Recent town actions, including a $500,000 addition to the septic betterment loan program and a $200,000 MVP grant submission, were noted. No votes or formal approvals were recorded during the meeting.

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. It also approved two Water Treatment Plant invoices—W&S Invoice #5250482 for $18,619.22 and Apex Invoice #9537 for $90,189.30—totaling $108,808.52. Both approvals were unanimous (8-0-0). The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved minutes of May 13, 2025 SSBC meeting (unanimous)
• Approved W&S Invoice #5250482 for $18,619.22 (unanimous 8-0-0)
• Approved Apex Invoice #9537 for $90,189.30 (unanimous 8-0-0)
• Approved total WTP invoices $108,808.52 (unanimous 8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

Select Board

The board voted 5‑0 to promote part‑time dispatcher John Manning to a full‑time police officer. It also unanimously confirmed Chair Kiana Baskin to remain Chair, Hanna Switlekowski as Vice‑Chair, and Xander Shapiro as Clerk. Committee leadership was approved, naming Baskin as Priorities Committee Chair, Shapiro as its member, Switlekowski as Capital Outlay Committee Chair, and assigning alternates.

• Approved promotion of John Manning to full‑time police officer (5‑0)
• Confirmed Kiana Baskin as Chair, Hanna Switlekowski as Vice‑Chair, Xander Shapiro as Clerk (5‑0)
• Appointed Priorities Committee Chair Baskin, member Shapiro, alternate Pannone (5‑0)
• Appointed Capital Outlay Committee Chair Switlekowski, member Pannone, alternate Liao (5‑0)

Water Management Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 17 meeting. Members assigned Margaret McCarthy and Eric Hooper to finalize a shortlist of five towns for the Water Master Plan comparison. Margaret will also submit a list of asset‑management items from the plan to the DEP for possible special‑program funding. The next WMAC meeting was scheduled for June 19, 2025, and members were reminded to complete the state ethics‑training requirement.

• Approved April 17 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Assigned Margaret McCarthy and Eric Hooper to develop final five‑town comparison list for Water Master Plan
• Assigned Margaret McCarthy to submit asset‑management items to DEP for funding consideration
• Requested all WMAC members to complete Massachusetts ethics‑training online
• Set next WMAC meeting for June 19, 2025

Transportation Advisory Board

The board approved the minutes from the February 26 meeting by a 4‑0‑1 roll‑call vote. It placed the item to review the policy after one to two years on hold. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote. Member Sam Liao resigned from the board to serve as the Select Board liaison.

• Approved minutes of 2/26/25 (vote 4-0-1)
• Placed policy‑input review (item 1) on hold
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0-0)
• Sam Liao resigned from TAB and will act as SB liaison

Board of Health

The Board of Health unanimously approved Aine Greeley as the backup advisory board member for the Bristol Norfolk Public Health Partners. It also approved a variance allowing up to 10 chickens at 9 Montaup Road. The March and April Board minutes were approved, and the Board moved into executive session and adjourned.

• Approved Aine Greeley as backup advisory board member (5-0-0)
• Approved animal variance for 9 Montaup Road – up to 10 chickens (5-0-0)
• Approved March and April Board of Health minutes (5-0-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session and adjourn (5-0-0)

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee approved the minutes from April 30, 2025, approved a $490 printing expense for handouts, and approved $25,000 for DASH treatment in June, with half funded by LMAC and half by an Everwood donation. All three motions passed unanimously (5‑0). The next meeting was scheduled for June 18, 2025.

• Approved minutes from April 30, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved $490 printing expense for handouts (5‑0)
• Approved $25,000 DASH treatment funding (5‑0)
• Scheduled next meeting for June 18, 2025

Finance Committee

The committee voted unanimously to elect Ira Miller as Chair, Anja Bernier and Donald Brichta as Vice Chairs, and Chris Pimental as Clerk. It also approved appointments to the Priorities and Capital Outlay committees, the Finance Nominating Committee, the Standing Building Committee Selection Committee, and the Audit Committee. Formal votes on other liaison roles were postponed for further discussion.

• Elected Ira Miller as Chair (11-0)
• Elected Anja Bernier as Vice Chair (11-0)
• Elected Donald Brichta as Vice Chair (11-0)
• Elected Chris Pimental as Clerk (11-0)
• Appointed Ira Miller (member), Donald Brichta (member) and Keith Morris (alternate) to the Priorities Committee (11-0)
• Appointed Anja Bernier (member), Phillip King (member) and Mike Hartford (alternate) to the Capital Outlay Committee (11-0)
• Appointed Ira Miller to the Finance Committee Nominating Committee (11-0)
• Appointed Chris Pimental to the Standing Building Committee Selection Committee and Olga Volfson to the Audit Committee (11-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the lakefront landscaping proposal for 2 Decatur Ave, contingent on an amended plan, with a unanimous 5‑0‑0 vote. Members also reappointed Debbie Tatro to the Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee for a three‑year term, again by a 5‑0‑0 vote. The minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting were approved with a 5‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved 2 Decatur Ave lakefront landscaping pending amended plan (5-0-0)
• Reappointed Debbie Tatro to Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee for 3-year term (5-0-0)
• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The board voted 3-0-0 to approve the lot release for 14 Queens Circle. It also approved the minutes from the March 13 and April 14 meetings. The meeting was then adjourned by a 3-0-0 vote.

• Approved lot release for 14 Queens Circle (3-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 3/13 and 4/14 (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Change Order Subcommittee approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting unanimously. It also approved Change Order PCO 111 to add a stone border at the library building foundation and transformer, costing $21,572.49, to meet fire department requirements. Both actions received a 4-0-0 vote.

• Approved April 29, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous 4-0-0)
• Approved PCO 111 stone border for library foundation ($21,572.49) (unanimous 4-0-0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting. It also approved the High School project invoice for $28,785.13 and the Library project invoice for $865,349.74. All three motions passed with the recorded vote tallies.

• Approved April 29, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved High School project invoice $28,785.13 (7-0-1)
• Approved Library project invoice $865,349.74 (9-0-1)

Select Board

The board voted 3‑0 to extend the temporary Library Reuse Committee charge through Dec 31 2025. It approved the consent calendar, which included a block‑party request for June 18, a common victualler license for JG Charcuterie, an appointment to the Transportation Advisory Board, FY2026 executive employment agreements, one‑day liquor licenses for Castle Island Brewing Beer Gardens, and ice‑cream vendor permits through Dec 31 2025. The meeting was rescheduled from June 24 to July 1, 2025. The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. after a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Extended Library Reuse Committee charge to Dec 31 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved block‑party request for Tracey Lane, June 18 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved common victualler license for JG Charcuterie, 3 East Chestnut St (3‑0)
• Appointed Justin Paik to Transportation Advisory Board (term ends Dec 31 2027) (3‑0)
• Approved FY2026 executive group employment agreement template (3‑0)
• Approved one‑day liquor licenses for Castle Island Brewing Beer Gardens on multiple dates (3‑0)
• Approved ice‑cream vendor permits for Crescent Ridge Dairy (renewals and new) through Dec 31 2025 (3‑0)
• Rescheduled Select Board meeting to July 1 2025 (3‑0)

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The committee approved the March 10, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0‑0 vote. The Town also passed Article 27, authorizing long‑term agreements for the Library rooftop solar PV project and the Pond Street student‑parking‑lot canopy project. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved March 10, 2025 minutes (vote 3-0-0)
• Passed Article 27 authorizing long‑term agreement for Library rooftop solar PV project
• Passed Article 27 authorizing long‑term agreement for Pond Street parking‑lot canopy project

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Sharon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee approved its Procedure for Dealing with Personal Impact by a 7‑0 vote. The committee also amended its public statement, passing the motion 6‑0‑1. Minutes from the April 10 meeting were approved by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved DEIC Procedure for Dealing with Personal Impact (7-0)
• Amended DEIC public statement (6-0-1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from 4/10/2025 meeting (6-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission voted 7‑0‑0 to continue the notice‑of‑intent hearing for the 6 Tiot St. addition to May 15. The commission ordered the owner of 5 Glen Hill Ave to cease all work until a mitigation plan is approved and to submit that plan by June 1. The commission instructed the Saphire Event Group and Rob Drake to file a detailed RDA for the 2 Decatur Ave waterfront project. The April 27, 2025 minutes were approved by a 6‑0‑1 vote.

• Continued 6 Tiot St. NOI hearing to May 15 (vote 7-0-0)
• Ordered 5 Glen Hill Ave work to cease pending commission approval
• Requested 5 Glen Hill Ave owner to submit mitigation plan by June 1
• Instructed Saphire Event Group and Rob Drake to file detailed RDA for 2 Decatur Ave
• Approved April 27, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 6-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 7-0-0)

Assessors Board

The Assessors Board approved the minutes from the April 23 meeting and signed the motor vehicle abatements and departmental bills. In executive session it granted abatements for three parcels and denied them for six parcels. The next meeting is set for May 28, 2025 at 10:30 AM.

• Approved minutes of April 23, 2025 meeting
• Signed motor vehicle abatements
• Signed departmental bills
• Granted abatements for parcels 042-030-000, 085-029-000, 084-057-000
• Denied abatements for parcels 061-004-000, 042-030-001, 039-042-000, 124-029-000, 076-011-000, 085-021-000

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting. It also approved the TRC contract for alum treatment monitoring. Both motions passed with unanimous affirmative votes.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (6 yes votes)
• Approved TRC contract for alum treatment monitoring (7 yes votes)

Select Board

The board unanimously approved a motion to support Article 20, setting the retail cannabis establishment cap at 23% unless residents vote for a 34% cap at a town meeting. The motion passed with a 3‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken; the remaining agenda items were informational presentations and discussion of a citizen petition.

• Support Article 20: raise retail cannabis cap to 23% (3-0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee approved the minutes of the March 18 and April 15, 2025 meetings (7‑0‑1). The chair endorsed a staircase design change and authorized a $10,578.71 cap rail purchase. The committee unanimously approved Water Treatment Plant Invoice Voucher #20 for $1,190,691.65 (10‑0‑0). The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved March 18 and April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0-1, Thibault abstained)
• Chair endorsed staircase stainless‑steel cap change and authorized PCO 105 cap rail ($10,578.71)
• Approved WTP Invoice Voucher #20 total $1,190,691.65 (10-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The subcommittee unanimously approved three library change orders: interior signage product change for $8,557.91, a cap rail for the feature stair glass guardrails for $10,578.71 (to be discussed further by the full committee), and a sprinkler line addition for $3,237.26. It also approved an elevator testing overtime inspection for $1,252.45 and ratified minutes from prior meetings.

• Approved PCO 104 interior signage product change $8,557.91 (vote 4-0-0)
• Approved PCO 105 cap rail addition $10,578.71 with further full‑committee discussion (vote 5-0-0)
• Approved PCO 109 added sprinkler line $3,237.26 (vote 5-0-0)
• Approved PCO 110 elevator testing overtime $1,252.45 (vote 5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 meeting (vote 3-0-2)
• Approved minutes of April 18, 2025 meeting (vote 3-0-2)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee voted 8-0 to recommend approval of Article 26, which revises the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) zoning provisions, as amended by the Planning Board. Town Counsel’s legal concerns were addressed before the vote. No other items were formally decided; remaining articles were discussed or deferred.

• Recommend approval of Article 26 ADU zoning amendment (8-0 vote)
• Discussed Article 14 school bus camera adoption – no action taken
• Discussed Article 13 notification requirement amendment – further review pending
• Discussed Article 20 marijuana license expansion – no recommendation made

Assessors Board

The Board approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It signed the Motor Vehicle Abatements and departmental bills. The Board reviewed information about fire damage at 30 Bullard St. and created an apportioned bill for 350R Massapoag Ave (Parcel 033-051-000).

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Signed Motor Vehicle Abatements
• Signed departmental bills
• Reviewed fire damage information at 30 Bullard St
• Created apportioned bill for 350R Massapoag Ave (Parcel 033-051-000)

Sharon Cultural Council

The council voted 9-0-1 to submit the Story Walk project for a $5,000 Creative Experiences grant. The council also adopted a set of approved categories for its social media and newsletter communications. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved submission of Story Walk project for $5,000 Creative Experiences grant (9-0-1)
• Adopted new social media and newsletter guidelines

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Change Order Subcommittee voted to reject PCO 107 for the library project. The committee directed MOCC to perform the work shown on the bid documents, subject to dimensional clarifications, with no additional contract cost. The motion passed unanimously with a 4‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Rejected PCO 107 and directed MOCC to perform work per bid documents at no extra cost (4-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission told the owner of 66 Morse Street to submit a Notice of Intent for his proposed addition. Members also agreed to review the Special Town Meeting article before the next commission meeting. The commission approved the March 20 and April 3 meeting minutes and then adjourned.

• Instructed 66 Morse St. owner to file NOI (no vote recorded)
• Agreed to discuss Special Town Meeting article after review (no vote recorded)
• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)
• Will determine filing type for 24 Laurel Rd. project after detailed plans are submitted (no vote recorded)

Water Management Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 20 meeting. It also set a site visit for April 26 at 9 a.m. to tour the new water‑treatment plant, with Eric Hooper assigned as host and a reminder email to be sent on April 24. No other actions were formally approved or denied.

• Approved March 20 WMAC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled water‑treatment plant site visit for April 26, 9 a.m. (host: Eric Hooper)
• Planned reminder email to WMAC members for the site visit (April 24)

Board of Health

The Board of Health approved a permit for a body art establishment at 20 Pont Street. It also approved a correction to allow up to 10 chickens at 18 Arboro Dr and a variance for up to 10 chickens at 29 Blair Circle. Lifeguard waiver requests for the Sharon Green Condo Association and for Macintosh Farms were each approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved body art establishment permit at 20 Pont Street (4-0-0)
• Approved correction to chicken variance at 18 Arboro Dr, up to 10 chickens (4-0-0)
• Approved chicken variance at 29 Blair Circle, up to 10 chickens (4-0-0)
• Approved lifeguard waiver for Sharon Green Condo Association (4-0-0)
• Approved lifeguard waiver for Macintosh Farms (4-0-0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4-0-0)

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It also scheduled the next meeting for Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:30 p.m.

• Approved January 8, 2025 minutes (4-0 vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for May 21, 2025 at 4:30

Assessors Board

The Assessors Board approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It reviewed and signed the motor vehicle abatements and departmental bills. The board granted abatements for parcels 071-049-000, 071-021-000, and 033-015-000.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Signed motor vehicle abatements
• Signed departmental bills
• Granted abatement for parcel 071-049-000
• Granted abatement for parcel 071-021-000
• Granted abatement for parcel 033-015-000

Library Trustees

The trustees unanimously approved the Patron Privacy, Library Card, and Furnishings and Equipment policies. They agreed to use part of the over $160,000 state aid for change orders, terrace plantings, moving Deb Sampson, and related expenses. A police detail for the grand opening was approved at a cost of $288, and the library mural is scheduled for installation on April 24 at 10 a.m.

• Approved Patron Privacy, Library Card, and Furnishings and Equipment policies (unanimous)
• Allocated portion of over $160,000 state aid for change orders, $3,000 terrace plantings, moving Deb Sampson, and other items
• Approved police detail for grand opening ($288)
• Scheduled mural installation for April 24 at 10 a.m.
• Cheryl Weinstein to locate scissors for ribbon‑cutting
• Unitarian Church children’s choir to perform at opening in the community room
• Will hire help to move and hang pictures in the new building (two new pictures identified)
• No May meeting; next meeting set for June 18

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The subcommittee approved the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting. It unanimously approved six library change orders, the largest being a $21,302 canopy design. A $58,000 curb cutout change order was tabled pending additional information. The meeting adjourned at 6:24 PM.

• Approved March 4, 2025 subcommittee minutes (3-0-0)
• Approved PCO 087 – Canopy Facia, Ceiling, Roof Design, $21,302.28 (3-0-0)
• Approved PCO 089 – Exterior Bench Concrete Pad, $6,795.61 paid by Trustees (3-0-0)
• Approved PCO 095 – Statue Foundation, $8,244.46 paid by Trustees (3-0-0)
• Approved PCO 102 – Door Hardware Revisions, $7,648.03 (3-0-0)
• Approved PCO 103 – Interior Door Gasket Change, $1,625.99 (3-0-0)
• Approved PCO 099 – Terrace Credit and Planting Additions, $3,402.47 (3-0-0)
• Tabled PCO 107 – Curb Cutout, $58,000 pending further information

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee approved the minutes from the March 18 and April 1 meetings (6‑0‑0). It then approved library project invoices totaling $53,487.28 with an 8‑0‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved March 18, 2025 SSBC minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved April 1, 2025 SSBC minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved library project invoices totaling $53,487.28 (8-0-0)
• Adjourned by unanimous consent (no objection)

Council on Aging Board

The council on aging board unanimously approved the March 17, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting also featured reports on upcoming programs, facility updates, and community projects, but no additional actions were voted on.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted unanimously to increase the cap on marijuana establishments from 20% to 23% of licenses. It also accepted revised language for the ADU by‑law and approved the minutes from February 6 and March 20, 2025. The public hearing on the cap was opened and then closed, and the meeting was adjourned at 7:47 PM.

• Opened public hearing on marijuana establishment cap (roll call vote)
• Closed public hearing (3-0-0)
• Approved increase of marijuana establishment licensing from 20% to 23% (3-0-0)
• Accepted revised ADU language definition (3-0-0)
• Approved minutes from 2/6/25 and 3/20/25 (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:47 PM (3-0-0)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The DEIC approved $200 extra funding for the town's Juneteenth celebration (7‑0). It also approved $130 to cover the vendor fee and books for the Walpole Juneteenth event (7‑0). The committee adopted a response statement template to use in School Committee forums (5‑1). Minutes from the March 13 meeting were approved (5‑0‑1) and the meeting was adjourned (5‑0).

• Approved $200 additional funding for Juneteenth event (7-0)
• Approved $130 expenditure for Walpole Juneteenth celebration (7-0)
• Adopted DEIC response statement template for School Committee forums (5-1)
• Approved minutes from 3/13/2025 meeting (5-0-1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Capital Outlay Committee

The Capital Outlay Committee approved the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting with a 6‑0‑2 vote. It then approved a request for $100,000 from the undesignated fund balance to relocate the community gardens to Moose Hill Farm, passing the motion 8‑0‑0. The meeting was adjourned at 6:10 p.m. with an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved February 3, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-2)
• Approved $100,000 community garden relocation funding (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:10 p.m. (8-0)

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board voted 3‑0 to approve the transfer of a liquor license to Wabi Concepts at 370 South Main Street. The board also voted 3‑0 to approve a new liquor license for Angels Café at 3 Post Office Square. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Approved transfer of liquor license to Wabi Concepts, 370 South Main Street (3‑0)
• Approved new liquor license for Angels Café, 3 Post Office Square (3‑0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. The committee also voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM. No other actions were decided.

• Approved 3/17/25 meeting minutes (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved a motion to release the Kubota L3400HST tractor to auction. The vote was unanimous, 6-0-0, and the auction proceeds will be returned to the General Fund. The meeting was then adjourned by a 6-0-0 vote.

• Approved release of Kubota L3400HST tractor to auction (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee approved MOCC Pay Request #21 for $1,116,348.33 and accepted LLB invoices of $20k and $21,581.55, totaling $1,157,929.88, with an 11‑0‑0 vote. It also moved into Executive Session unanimously to discuss potential litigation related to the LIB project. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved move to Executive Session to discuss potential LIB project litigation (11-0-0)
• Approved MOCC Pay Request #21 for $1,116,348.33 (11-0-0)
• Accepted LLB January invoice of $20k and February invoice of $21,581.55, total $41,581.55 (11-0-0)
• Approved total invoice amount of $1,157,929.88 (11-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent (11-0-0)

Finance Committee

The committee voted unanimously to recommend the Town Meeting approve Article 7 to standardize the dog handling fee at $25, Article 16 to allocate $100,000 for relocating the Moose Hill Farm community gardens, and Article 21 to amend Finance Committee by‑laws. It also unanimously recommended Articles 11, 12, and 23‑26 and approved the minutes from the March 24, 2025 meeting. The only non‑unanimous vote was on Article 17 to rescind the artificial turf moratorium, which passed 8‑2. All recommendations are to be submitted to the Town Meeting by April 2, 2025.

• Recommended approval of Article 7 to standardize dog handling fee at $25 (10-0)
• Recommended approval of Article 16 for $100,000 capital outlay for Moose Hill Farm community gardens (10-0)
• Recommended approval of Article 21 to amend Finance Committee by‑laws (10-0)
• Recommended approval of Article 11 to set quorum for boards and committees (10-0)
• Recommended approval of Article 12 to amend zoning by‑laws (10-0)
• Recommended approval of Article 17 to rescind artificial turf moratorium (8-2)
• Recommended approval of Articles 23‑26 (various zoning and by‑law amendments) (10-0)
• Approved minutes of March 24, 2025 meeting (10-0)

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee approved several contracts, including a SOLitude contract for high‑dose alum treatment (approx. $450,000), a change order to the TRC contract ($23,500), and a NepRWA contract ($9,500) for sampling. All of these motions were approved by unanimous yes votes from six members. The Draft MVP Grant FY26 application and the Taking Flight Geese Addling contract were also approved. Minutes from prior meetings were ratified, with the February 19 minutes passing with one abstention.

• Approved SOLitude contract for alum treatment (approx. $450,000) – Yes: Debbie, Brad, Dan, Gary, Suzi, Laura
• Approved change order to TRC contract ($23,500) – Yes: Debbie, Brad, Dan, Gary, Suzi, Laura
• Approved NepRWA contract ($9,500) – Yes: Debbie, Brad, Dan, Gary, Suzi, Laura
• Approved Draft MVP Grant FY26 application – Yes: Debbie, Brad, Gary, Suzi, Dan, Laura
• Approved Taking Flight Geese Addling contract – Yes: Debbie, Brad, Gary, Suzi, Dan, Laura
• Approved minutes from Nov 12, 2024 – Yes: Debbie, Brad, Dan, Gary, Suzi, Laura
• Approved minutes from Dec 12, 2024 – Yes: Debbie, Brad, Dan, Gary, Suzi, Laura
• Approved minutes from Jan 22, 2025 – Yes: Debbie, Brad, Dan, Gary, Suzi, Laura; Feb 19, 2025 minutes passed with 5 yes votes (Brad abstained)

Select Board

The board voted 3‑0 to approve a liquor license for JG Charcuterie and to amend the existing Costco liquor license. It also voted to support Town Meeting articles covering items 1‑14, capital outlay, rescinding the turf moratorium, the FY 2026 budget, and the Community Preservation Act funding. The vote on changing the cap for retail marijuana licenses was deferred until April 29, 2025.

• Approved liquor license for JG Charcuterie (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Costco liquor license (3-0)
• Supported Town Meeting Articles 1‑14 (3-0)
• Supported Article 16 Capital Outlay (3-0)
• Supported rescinding artificial turf moratorium (2-1)
• Supported Article 18 FY 2026 Budget (3-0)
• Supported Article 19 Community Preservation Act funding (3-0)
• Deferred vote on Article 20 marijuana‑license cap change (3-0)

Finance Committee

The committee voted 10‑0 to adopt the FY2026 budget and to include the detailed budget table in the Town Warrant. It also recommended several articles – the Sharon Friends School Fund and elected‑officials compensation changes – for Town Meeting approval. Four additional articles were approved for recommendation, and the minutes from earlier meetings were adopted.

• Approved FY2026 Town budget of $112,711,444 (10‑0)
• Approved inclusion of detailed FY2026 budget table in Town Warrant (10‑0)
• Recommended Article 2 (Sharon Friends School Fund) for Town Meeting approval (10‑0)
• Recommended Article 8 (Compensation of elected officials, moderator reduced to $1) for Town Meeting approval (10‑0)
• Recommended Article 22 (Transfer care of 11 North Main Street) for Town Meeting approval (10‑0)
• Recommended Article 29 (Citizen initiation to remove appointed board member) for Town Meeting approval (10‑0)
• Recommended Article 30 (Limit a voter to serving on one elected board at a time) for Town Meeting approval (10‑0)
• Approved minutes from February 10 2025 and March 20 2025 (10‑0)

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission unanimously approved the February 2025 meeting minutes. It approved April 17 as the deadline for high school scholarship applications. Other agenda items included updates on emergency preparedness, library traffic lights, sidewalk replacement, and Special Olympics outreach, but no further actions were decided.

• Approved February 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved scholarship application deadline April 17

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved the new design and issued an AOOC for the project at 990 Boston‑Providence Highway. It also approved the revised design for the addition at 790 Mountain Street, pending receipt of updated plans. The commission approved the demolition and new construction plan for 1 Rose Lane. Meeting minutes from March 6, 2025 were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved AOOC for 990 Boston-Providence Highway (6-0-0)
• Closed hearing and approved new design for 790 Mountain St addition, pending updated plans (6-0-0)
• Approved demolition and construction plan for 1 Rose Lane (6-0-0)
• Approved March 6, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Water Management Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 20 meeting. It announced that the Water Department will hold an open house on Saturday, March 22, at the renovated administration building near the Sharon train station, with staff and a former supervisor present. The committee tasked Eric to work with Margaret McCarthy of Weston & Sampson to present information on future Water Department governance at the next meeting. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved February 20 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled open house March 22 at renovated admin building
• Tasked Eric to coordinate with Margaret McCarthy to present governance options at next WMAC meeting

Planning Board

The board closed the public hearing on the Table of Use Regulations and approved the proposed changes. It also closed and approved revisions to the Floodplain Overlay District (Section 9.1). Additional approvals were made for the Accessory Dwelling Unit rules, the Business District A zoning map, and several other zoning sections.

• Closed Table of Use Regulations hearing (3-0-1, Nguyen recused)
• Approved Table of Use Regulations changes (3-0-1, Nguyen recused)
• Closed Section 9.1 Floodplain Overlay District hearing (4-0-0)
• Approved revision of Section 9.1 Floodplain Overlay District (4-0-0)
• Approved revised Section 8.1 Accessory Dwelling Unit (4-0-0)
• Approved revised Zoning Map for Business District A (3-0-1, Nguyen recused)
• Approved revised Section 10.6.10 Contents of Major SPR (4-0-0)
• Approved revised Section 11 Definition: Natural Vegetation Area (4-0-0)

Assessors Board

The board approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It signed the motor vehicle abatements and departmental bills. It granted abatements for parcels 066-049-000 and 104-002-000, and denied abatements for parcels 075-108-000, 126-023-004, and 122-016-281.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Signed motor vehicle abatements
• Signed departmental bills
• Granted abatement for parcel 066-049-000
• Granted abatement for parcel 104-002-000
• Denied abatement for parcel 075-108-000
• Denied abatement for parcel 126-023-004
• Denied abatement for parcel 122-016-281

Library Trustees

The trustees approved the FY26 budget and a set of six library policies, including changes to allow alcoholic beverages in the Community Room. They also approved the wording of the new building dedication plaque and decided to keep the Morris family grandfather clock in the current library. The placement of the second grandfather clock was deferred until shelving is installed. The grand opening of the new library was scheduled for Monday, May 19, with the library closed for moving from May 5‑17.

• Approved FY26 budget (unanimous)
• Approved dedication plaque wording (unanimous)
• Approved keeping Morris family clock in current library (unanimous)
• Deferred decision on placement of second grandfather clock
• Approved six library policies, including Community Room liquor changes (unanimous)
• Set grand opening date for Monday, May 19
• Scheduled library closure for moving May 5‑17