Shirley
Upcoming
Historical Commission
The Shirley Center Historic District Commission holds a public hearing on an application for a Certificate of Appropriateness for a primary suite addition and three-car garage at 18 Parker Road. The commission will also vote on the application and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Hearing on COA for 18 Parker Road: addition and three-car garage
- Vote on COA for 18 Parker Road
- Approval of minutes from June 9, 2026
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Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee
The Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee will vote on new three-year collective bargaining agreements for clerical, custodial, and paraprofessional staff. They will also approve warrants totaling over $2.2 million, including AP Warrant 1180 for $1,096,630.71 and payroll warrants. The meeting includes a public comment period and will enter executive session to discuss personnel matters.
- Approve 2026-2029 Clerical Contract
- Approve 2026-2029 Custodial Contract
- Approve 2026-2029 Paraprofessional Contract
- Approve AP Warrant 1180 for $1,096,630.71 (biweekly AP)
- Approve Payroll Warrant 26 for $1,101,558.31 (biweekly payroll)
Planning Board
The Shirley Planning Board will discuss recommendations from the 2018 Master Plan update. Members will also outline the board’s priorities and tasks for the next three years. The session includes routine administrative items like approving past minutes and scheduling the next meeting.
- Discussion of 2018 Master Plan update recommendations
- Planning Board three-year action plan
- Approval of June 17 meeting minutes
- Scheduling of July 15 meeting
Hazen Memorial Library Board of Trustees
The Hazen Memorial Library Board of Trustees will discuss the library budget, building, personnel, and programs. They will conduct a second reading of the Meeting Spaces and Hotspot policies. The board will also approve minutes, review the treasurer's report, and sign invoices.
- Approve previous meeting minutes
- Treasurer's report on finances
- Director's report covering budget, building, personnel, policies, programs
- Policy review: Meeting Spaces and Hotspot Policy 2nd Reading
- Review and sign invoices
Enhancing Shirley Committee
The Enhancing Shirley Committee is meeting to coordinate activities for Whiteley Park and manage community outreach materials. The group will review current expenses and fundraising progress.
- Whiteley Park 4th of July planning
- Whiteley Park electrical repair
- Welcome Wagon packet printing costs
- Fundraising updates
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will approve several tax warrants and commitments, including the FY2027 preliminary real estate and personal property tax warrants. They will also review solar exemption applications and discuss the FY2027 mapping update and revaluation.
- FY2027 Preliminary Real Estate Tax Commitment and Warrant
- FY2027 Preliminary Personal Property Tax Commitment and Warrant
- FY2027 Preliminary CPA Surcharge Tax Commitment and Warrant
- FY2026 Supplemental Tax Warrant and Commitment Batch #2
- Solar Exemption Applications filed since last meeting
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will address multiple enforcement orders regarding unauthorized work in wetland areas. The board will also hold a public hearing for a new single-family home project at 0 Leominster Road and discuss trail and parking feasibility on Holden Road.
- Enforcement orders for 119 Benjamin Road, 82 and 84 Patterson Road, and 132 Groton Road
- Public hearing for single-family home construction at 0 Leominster Road
- MECO utility pole maintenance notification at Patterson Road
- Holden Road trailhead parking feasibility evaluation
- Payment of $550 for ESRI GIS software and $215 for pest control at Longley Acres
Board of Health
The Board of Health will consider variance requests for single-family homes on Leominster Road and Walker Road. Members will also review trash hauler and senior trash applications and vote on a new Recycling Monitor.
- Variance requests for single family home at Leominster Road
- Non-compliance review for 19 Front Street (Unit A)
- Payment of $11,163.66 to Geological Field Services and $48,275.31 to E. L. Harvey
- Appointment of Bryce York as Recycling Monitor
- Zoning review for 64 Walker Road regarding frontage and lot width
Planning Board
The Planning Board will continue discussion of proposed Town Tree and Stonewall Bylaws, with Conservation Members present to address concerns. They will also discuss Asa Losurdo's parking proposal for parking waivers. Administrative items include reviewing legal ads, approving minutes, and setting next agenda.
- Continue discussion of Town Tree and Stonewall Bylaws with Conservation Members
- Discuss Asa Losurdo's Parking Proposal for parking waivers
- Review legal ads from neighboring towns
- Approve meeting minutes from June 3, 2026
- Discuss next meeting agenda for July 1, 2026
Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee
The Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee will vote on approving three union contracts (Clerical, Custodial, Food Service) for 2026-2029. They will also consider a mandated increase to the FY26 budget using Excess and Deficiency funds. The meeting includes honoring retirees and updates from SEPAC.
- Approve 2026-2029 Clerical Contract (vote)
- Approve 2026-2029 Custodial Contract (vote)
- Approve 2026-2029 Food Service Contract (vote)
- Vote to increase FY26 budget mandated by DESE using Excess and Deficiency
- Consent agenda warrants: AP Warrant 1171 for $267,862.89, Payroll Warrant 25 for $1,091,071.95
Greenway Committee
The committee is reviewing updates on land stewardship projects and the implementation of the Open Space and Recreation Plan. Discussions include invasive plant management and ADA improvements at Fredonian Park.
- Wilde Rd. Soccer Field land swap opportunity
- Fredonian Park Restoration and ADA Implementation project updates
- Pumpkin Brook Link Invasive Plant Management project update
- OSRD Bylaw Working Group progress
- Benton MacKaye presentation and hike on October 10th
Transportation Action Committee
The Shirley Transportation Action Committee will review updates on multiple grants, including the One Stop for Growth Community Catalyst grant with a follow-up from HSH, and the Shared Streets & Spaces grant for the Ayer Shirley Middle School area. They will also discuss old business items such as the Safety Zone in Shirley Center and Thickly Settled Road signage, and new business including future STAC endeavors and resident feedback.
- One Stop for Growth Community Catalyst grant update with HSH follow-up
- Shared Streets & Spaces grant for Ayer Shirley Middle School area
- UPWP 2A/North Shirley Business District road safety analysis clarification
- Safety Zone Shirley Center discussion
- Thickly Settled Road signage update