Shirley public meetings in 2023

Greenway Committee

The Greenway Committee is meeting to receive updates on land protection projects and the Fredonian Nature Center restoration. The body will also discuss the Open Space and Recreation Plan and trail revisions. An executive session is scheduled to discuss specific land parcels for protection.

• Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Wild and Scenic Rivers Forest Legacy Project update
• Marion Stoddart Greenway Protection Action Plan and Fund
• Lancaster Warehouse Development Project water resource impacts update
• Fredonian Nature Center Ecological Restoration and ADA Implementation Project
• Revision of the Shirley Trails Considerations Document

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to approve bills and previous meeting minutes. The body will receive updates on several youth sports programs and the Summer in Shirley program.

• Summer in Shirley update
• Penguins Swim Team update
• Shirley Youth Soccer update
• Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer update
• Shirley and Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball updates

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the Town Administrator's report on revenues and expenditures. The body will also discuss the schedule for departmental budget meetings.

• Review of October 24, 2023 meeting minutes
• Town Administrator's report on revenues and expenditures
• Discussion of departmental budget meeting schedule

Select Board

The Select Board will consider using ARPA funds for Town Hall lighting and conference room heating improvements. The board will also review annual license renewals for various local businesses and appoint members to town committees.

• Request for $14,175.00 in ARPA funds for Town Hall light upgrade
• Request for $1,917.20 in ARPA funds for Select Board Conference room heating improvements
• Food, Alcohol, and Automatic Amusement Licensure Renewals for 13 businesses
• Class I, II, and II annual license renewals for auto-related businesses
• Appointments to the Conservation Commission, Greenway Committee, and Part-Time Reserve Police Officer

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to conduct regular business, including the approval of treasury warrants and meeting minutes. The board will also consider a specific liquor license request.

• One day liquor license for Theodora Martin and Stephen Kirkland for December 16, 2023 at Center Town Hall

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss failed sewage disposal systems and non-compliance issues. The body will also review a Zoning Board appeal regarding a special permit for a garage or shed.

• Failed sewage disposal system at 66 Great Road
• Failed sewage disposal system at 98 Leominster Road
• Non-compliance discussion for 189 Great Road
• Zoning Board appeal for garage/shed at 78 Little Turnpike Rd
• Invoices for E. L. Harvey ($46,716.09) and Nashoba Boards of Health ($7,607.12)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review several requests for determinations of applicability regarding tree removals near wetlands. The agenda also includes a continued public hearing for duplex construction at 0 Great Road and updates on land protection activities.

• Tree removal at 11 Squannacook Road
• Tree removal at 6 Horse Pond Road
• Tree and underbrush removal at 54 Longley Road
• Duplex construction at 0 Great Road
• Certificate of Compliance for 3 Catacunemaug Road

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will review bills and previous meeting minutes. The body will receive updates on the Summer in Shirley program and several youth sports organizations.

• Summer in Shirley program update with Steve Stern
• Penguins Swim Team update
• Shirley Youth Soccer update
• Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer update
• Shirley and Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball updates

Hazen Memorial Library Board of Trustees

This is a routine procedural meeting. The board will approve October meeting minutes, hear the treasurer's and director's reports, and review and sign invoices.

• Approve October meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report
• Review and sign invoices

Transportation Action Committee

The committee is meeting to review intersection evaluations and public outreach surveys. Members will discuss speed limit settings for thickly settled and business areas, as well as speed data collection reports.

• CCC Grant intersection evaluation and RFP
• DLTA-A Grant work update
• Public outreach survey
• 25mph speed limit next steps for thickly settled/business areas
• Auto businesses license renewal hearing

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public meetings regarding tree removals near wetlands at three different properties. The body will also conduct a public hearing for a duplex construction project and review a certificate of compliance request.

• Public meeting for removal of 8–10 pine trees at 5 Squannacook Road
• Public meeting for removal of 5–7 pine trees and 1 oak tree at 11 Squannacook Road
• Public meeting for removal of 3 trees at 6 Horse Pond Road
• Public hearing for Apple Valley Homes, LLC regarding two duplex buildings at 0 Great Road
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 3 Catacunemaug Road

Greenway Committee

The Greenway Committee will discuss updates on land protection projects and the Fredonian Nature Center's ecological restoration. The body will also review the Open Space and Recreation Plan update and trail considerations.

• Update on 56-A-1 / 0 Burrage Rd. (24.47 acres)
• Update on Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Wild and Scenic Rivers Forest Legacy Project
• Update on Lancaster Warehouse Development Project water resource impacts
• Fredonian Nature Center Ecological Restoration and ADA Implementation Project update
• Revision of the Shirley Trails Considerations Document

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several personnel appointments and a request for park usage. The board will also review a business name change and the discharge of Wayside Commons.

• Appointment of Auria Rojas as Full-time Police Officer
• Appointment of Carolyn LaRoche as Election Worker
• Appointment of Libby Haycock to Board of Registrars
• Appointment of Scott Harmon as COA Dispatcher/Clerical Aide
• Boy Scout Troop 7123 request to use Whitley Park for can drive

Board of Health

The Board will hold a variance request hearing for 87 Front St. and discuss compliance failures at several properties. The meeting also includes updates on failed sewage disposal systems and the review of trash abatement requests.

• Variance request hearing for 87 Front St. (Lot 20)
• Compliance discussions for 189 Great Road and 30 Chapel Street
• Livestock application revision for 22 Myles Lane
• Ongoing sewage disposal system issues at 98 Leominster Road and 66 Great Road
• Invoices totaling $47,704.36 from E. L. Harvey and G. Hemenway

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review minutes from October 24, 2023, and address several wetlands business items. Discussion includes a proposed carport at 35 Benjamin Road and a continued hearing regarding duplex construction at 0 Great Road.

• Determination of Applicability: Proposed carport at 35 Benjamin Road
• Certificate of Compliance: New England Power Company K137/L138 Transmission Line OPGW Project
• Public Hearing Continuance: Two duplex buildings at 0 Great Road (Apple Valley Homes, LLC)
• Certificate of Compliance: 3 Catacunemaug Road (Dillis and Roy Design Group, Inc.)
• Executive Session regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property

Transportation Action Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates on DLTA-A and CCC grants and discuss a public outreach survey. Members will also examine speed limit data and regional setting practices.

• DLTA-A and CCC Grant intersection evaluation progress
• Public outreach survey content and distribution timeline
• Regional speed limit setting practices and MGL 90 S. 17c
• JAMAR and MRPC tube counter speed data collection
• Observations regarding Fredonian St. and Harvard Rd. 20mph limit

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to receive updates on Phase 2 of Shirley Meadows and reports from the Director and Secretary. The body will also discuss updates and next steps following a meeting with the Friends of the Shirley Seniors.

• Phase 2 Shirley Meadows update
• Friends of the Shirley Seniors (FSS) updates and next steps

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet to discuss the FY2024 grant cycle and a community input survey. The body may vote on pending grant applications.

• Vote on grant applications
• FY2024 Grant Cycle discussion
• Community Input Survey

Select Board

The Select Board will meet with the Board of Assessors to determine the tax rate for Fiscal Year 2024. The board will decide whether to maintain a single tax rate or split the rate between residential and commercial properties.

• Tax Classification Hearing for FY2024 with a total assessed valuation of $1,001,312,605
• Appointment of Patricia Krauchune to Constable
• Discussion of Fredonian Park bench donations and fence/plantings
• Planning for Annual Town Election (May 7, 2024) and Annual Town Meeting (May 13, 2024)
• Approval of Treasury Warrant W24-11 totaling $76,371.92

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application for minimum yard setbacks at 35 Benjamin Road. The meeting also includes a discussion on Shirley Meadows Phase II and administrative approvals.

• Public Hearing: Variance for minimum side yard setbacks at 35 Benjamin Road
• Discussion: Mike McGovern, Shirley Meadows Phase II
• Approval of Lowell Publishing Group invoices totaling $426.38
• Approval of August 14, 2023 meeting minutes

Transportation Action Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss speed data collection and regional speed limit setting practices. Members will provide updates on DLTA-A and CCC grants, as well as a freight study from the MRPC.

• DLTA-A and CCC Grant work updates
• JAMAR Reports and MRPC Tube counter speed data
• Discussion of MGL 90 S. 17c regarding town-wide speed limits
• MRPC Freight Study update
• Public outreach survey and Public Transit Survey

Hazen Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review the Treasurer's and Director's reports. The session includes the approval of September meeting minutes and the signing of invoices.

• Approval of September meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s Report
• Director’s Report
• Review and signing of invoices

Board of Health

The Board will review trash abatement forms and discuss a code violation extension at 10 Longley Road. The meeting includes reviews for livestock applications and planning/ZBA requests regarding residential construction and setbacks.

• Code violation discussion: 10 Longley Road
• Sewage disposal system issues: 98 Leominster Road and 66 Great Road
• Livestock Application: 22 Myles Lane
• Livestock Application: 16 Shaker Road
• Planning Board Review: Apple Valley Homes at 0 Great Road

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the Town Administrator's report on revenues and expenditures. The body will also discuss and potentially vote on warrant articles.

• Town Administrator's report on revenues and expenditures
• Review and possible vote on warrant articles

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct public hearings regarding construction projects at 0 Great Road and 102 Catacunemaug Road. The body will also review accounts payable and discuss land protection activities and town permits.

• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for two duplex buildings at 0 Great Road
• Public Hearing: Continuance for house demolition and new construction at 102 Catacunemaug Road
• Payment of $195.00 to Colonial Pest Control, Inc for Longley Acres treatment
• Payment of $25.00 to Friends of Woodlands and Waters for annual membership
• Review of town permits for 21 Lake View Drive, 35 Benjamin Road, and 0 Great Road

Conservation Commission

There is no agenda available for this meeting of the Shirley Conservation Commission. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for information.

Select Board

The Select Board will vote to approve the warrant for the Fall Special Town Meeting on November 13, 2023. The warrant includes 11 articles covering topics such as conservation land acquisition, property disposal, union contracts, and a proposed 3% marijuana excise tax. The board will also consider using $24,748 in ARPA funds for a new boiler at the Senior Center and appoint a new full-time police officer.

• Vote to approve the Fall Special Town Meeting warrant with 11 articles
• Proposal to use $24,748 in ARPA funds for a new boiler at the Senior Center
• Appointment of Brett Rand to the position of Full-time Police Officer
• Appointment of David Swain to the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Discussion of Free Cash update of $530,000

Greenway Committee

The Shirley Greenway Committee will meet virtually on October 17, 2023, to discuss several land protection and stewardship items, including updates on two properties (0 Burrage Rd. and 178 Center Rd.) and the Lancaster Warehouse Development Project's water resource impacts. They will also receive updates on the Fredonian Nature Center ecological restoration and ADA project, the Open Space and Recreation Plan, and Shirley Trails. The agenda includes a newsletter update, a vacancy on the Conservation Commission, and public comment period.

• Update on 56-A-1 / 0 Burrage Rd. (24.47 acres) land protection
• Update on 58-A-10 / 178 Center Rd. (33 acres) 'Longley Homestead' agricultural preservation
• Lancaster Warehouse Development Project: Bow Brook and additional water resource impacts
• Fredonian Nature Center Ecological Restoration and ADA Implementation: fencing, benches, plants, trail, signage
• Shirley Trails: consideration of a Trails Document revision

Recreation Commission

The commission will discuss the Shirley Meadow Phase II Project with Mike McGovern. Members will also review and approve bills and previous meeting minutes while receiving updates on various summer and youth sports programs.

• Shirley Meadow Phase II Project discussion
• Summer in Shirley update
• Penguins Swim Team update
• Shirley Youth Soccer update
• Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball update

Transportation Action Committee

The committee is reviewing regional speed limit practices and the applicability of MGL 90 S. 17c to Shirley streets. Members will also receive updates on the DLTA-A grant and speed data collection reports.

• DLTA-A Grant work update including RFP and vendor discussions
• Review of regional speed limit setting practices and MGL 90 S. 17c
• Review of JAMAR speed data reports
• MRPC tube counter and freight study updates
• Public outreach survey discussion

Council on Aging

The Council will review the Secretary's report and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a Director's report, program planning, and updates regarding Friends of the Shirley Seniors.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Director Report
• Program Planning
• Friends of the Shirley Seniors updates

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Notice of Intent for demolishing an existing house and building a new one at 102 Catacunemaug Road, within 100 feet of a lake and wetland. The meeting also includes reviewing and approving minutes from September 26, 2023, and discussing ongoing land protection, the Greenway Committee, and other conservation business.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for 102 Catacunemaug Road: demolish 20'x26' house, build new 24'x30' house near lake and wetland
• Minutes review and approval for September 26, 2023 meeting
• Signatures needed for invoice payment for Stuart MCC Fall Conference attendance
• Greenway Committee updates: Wild & Scenic Grant, appraisal, Fredonian Nature Center ADA project, invasive plant group, benches
• Executive session to discuss real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to approve bills and previous meeting minutes. The body will receive updates on the Summer in Shirley program and several youth sports organizations.

• Summer in Shirley update
• Penguins Swim Team update
• Shirley Youth Soccer update
• Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer update
• Shirley and Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball updates

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review and approve the minutes from June 27, 2023. The body will also receive a report from the Town Administrator regarding revenues and expenditures.

• Review and approval of June 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Town Administrator’s report on revenues and expenditures

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a public meeting to discuss and update repairs at 10 Longley Road and a failed sewage disposal system at 98 Leominster Road. They will also review a failed sewage system at 66 Great Road and a livestock application at 13 Spaulding Road. Trash abatements and correspondence from the Nashoba Board of Health are also on the agenda.

• 10 Longley Road – Discussion/Update of repairs
• 98 Leominster Road – Failed Sewage Disposal System Update
• 66 Great Road – Failed sewage disposal system
• 13 Spaulding Road – Livestock Application
• Trash abatements review/approval

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a house demolition and new construction project. The body will also review requests for Certificates of Compliance and discuss land protection and town permits.

• Public Hearing: Notice of Intent for house demolition and new construction at 102 Catacunemaug Road
• Certificate of Compliance request for 3 Catacunemaug Road
• Certificate of Compliance request for National Grid Line 313/343 soil borings
• Discussion of Conservation Land Acquisition Fund Warrant Article
• Review of building permit for 1 Meadows Lane

Conservation Commission

This Conservation Commission meeting has no published agenda. The only available material is the meeting minutes, so there are no specific items to report as decided or discussed.

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Sewer Commission regarding an appointment. The board is also reviewing a two-year energy aggregation rate and receiving updates on heating for the COA and Library.

• Appointment of David Swain (Joint Meeting with Sewer Commission)
• Energy Aggregation two year term rate of $0.15025/kWh
• Update on COA heating
• Update on Library heating
• Recognition of Emily Roux for Tax Collector Certification

Historical Commission

The Shirley Historic Commission will consider three Certificates of Appropriateness for exterior changes at 8 Parker Rd., 18 Parker Rd., and 6 Horse Pond Road, and will also discuss the status of the roof replacement at Center Town Hall. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and a required repair at 6 Lancaster Rd.

• Ratify non-applicability of COA 2023-5 for repainting rear barn at 8 Parker Rd.
• Approve COA 2023-6 to pave existing gravel driveway with asphalt at 18 Parker Rd.
• Approve COA 2023-7 to replace roof shingles on barn at 6 Horse Pond Road.
• Approve slate repair at 6 Lancaster Rd. as required by deed restriction on former Hazen Library building.
• Discuss current status of roof replacement at Center Town Hall.

Greenway Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates on land protection projects and the Fredonian Nature Center restoration. The agenda includes discussions on the Open Space and Recreation Plan and the Shirley Trails considerations document.

• Land protection updates for 0 Burrage Rd. (24.47 acres) and 0 Townsend Rd. (16.77 acres)
• Agricultural preservation of 178 Center Rd. (33 acres), known as Longley Homestead
• Water resource impacts of the Lancaster Warehouse Development Project
• Fredonian Nature Center Ecological Restoration and ADA Implementation Project update
• Revision of the Shirley Trails Considerations Document

Hazen Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve the August meeting minutes and hear the Treasurer's and Director's reports. The meeting will conclude with a review and signing of invoices.

• Approve August meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Director's Report
• Review and sign invoices

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission is meeting for an executive session. The body intends to discuss the discipline of an employee, staff member, or individual.

• Executive session regarding personnel discipline per MA G.L. c. 30A, section 21, rule 1

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will review and approve bills and previous meeting minutes. They will receive updates on Summer in Shirley, the Penguins Swim Team, and several youth soccer and basketball programs. At 7:00 PM, they will enter executive session to discuss employee discipline under state law.

• Review and approve bills
• Review and approve previous meeting minutes
• Summer in Shirley update
• Penguins Swim Team update
• Enter executive session for employee discipline at 7:00 PM

Transportation Action Committee

The committee will review speed limit settings and questions for Sgt. Romilly. Members will also receive updates on the CCC Grant, TCP, and the MRPC Regional Freight Study.

• Ayer SPD speed limit setting
• CCC Grant and TCP updates
• Public outreach survey
• MRPC Regional Freight Study update
• SRTS update

Cultural Council

The Shirley Cultural Council will discuss and set priorities for the FY2024 grant cycle, including reviewing community input survey results, guidelines, and allocation. The meeting also includes approval of minutes, a financial update, and updates to the council's webpage and Facebook page.

• Review of community input survey for FY2024 grant cycle
• Discussion of priorities and guidelines for FY2024 grants
• Review of Mass Cultural Council guidelines and forms
• Determination of FY2024 allocation
• Financial update

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss the appointment of three individuals to the Transportation Action Committee. The meeting also includes standard procedural items such as the approval of treasury warrants and meeting minutes.

• Appointment of Virginia Aguirre, Bill Hotz and Dina Samfield to the Transportation Action Committee

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct a hearing regarding a failed sewage disposal system at 66 Great Road. The board will also review trash abatements and pending invoices. Other business includes a Planning Board review for a contractors yard at 285 Great Road.

• Hearing for failed sewage disposal system at 66 Great Road
• Invoice for E. L. Harvey & Son in the amount of $46,521.84
• Invoice for National Grid in the amount of $11.09
• Planning Board Review for contractors yard at 285 Great Road
• Recycle Your Reusables event on October 21, 2023, at Ayer Shirley Middle School

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will discuss land protection activities, including a Wild & Scenic Grant and an option agreement. The body will also review comments for a site plan at 285 Great Road.

• Review of 285 Great Road site plan and two special permits
• Vote on land protection option agreement and Wild & Scenic Grant expenses
• Payment of $25.00 for Northern Woodlands annual subscription
• Request to attend MACC training units at $65.00 each
• Discussion of FEMA Preliminary Flood Maps 90-day appeal period

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a potential purchase of 56 Burrage Road by the Conservation and Greenway Committees. The board will also review treasury warrants, including a $951,830.75 school payment.

• Potential purchase of 56 Burrage Road by Conservation and Greenway Committees
• Use of $8,000 in ARPA funds for a Recreation storage container
• Payment of $17,036.00 to Equipment East using ARPA funds
• Approval of school payment warrant W24-6 for $951,830.75
• Vote to approve November 13 as Fall Special Town Meeting

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review the Secretary's report and previous meeting minutes. The agenda includes a Director's report, program planning, and updates from Friends of the Shirley Seniors.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Director Report
• Program Planning
• Friends of the Shirley Seniors (FSS) updates

The Council on Aging approved the August 14 meeting minutes. The board discussed upcoming health clinics, transportation grant deadlines, and various senior programming. No formal votes were recorded for the proposed activities or committee formations.

• Approved August 14 meeting minutes as written

Transportation Action Committee

The committee is meeting to review the SRTS 2024 information session regarding signs, lines, and infrastructure. Members will discuss other grant options and review results from a meeting with Ayer DPW. The session includes updates on the MRPC Regional Freight Study.

• SRTS 2024 Info Session review for signs, lines, and infrastructure
• Discussion of grant options with Karen Chapman and Ron Banay
• Ayer DPW meeting results
• MRPC Regional Freight Study update
• JAMAR/SPD questions

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will review and approve bills and previous meeting minutes. They will also receive updates on Summer in Shirley, the Penguins Swim Team, Shirley Youth Soccer, Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer, Shirley Youth Basketball, and Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball.

• Review and approve bills
• Review and approve previous meeting minutes
• Summer in Shirley update
• Penguins Swim Team update
• Shirley Youth Soccer update

The Commission approved a temporary suspension of Mr. Warila from all recreation activities pending a hearing. The board also authorized Linda Cournoyer to sign bills. Other discussions focused on youth sports scheduling and facility availability.

• Approved Linda Cournoyer to sign bills (Unanimous)
• Approved temporary suspension of Mr. Warila from all recreation activities pending a hearing (Unanimous; KB abstained)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review a request to remove a dead tree near wetlands at 170 Great Road, and discuss updates on the Greenway Committee, Fredonian Nature Center ADA project, and Open Space & Recreation Plan. Other items include well water testing at Longley Acres, a building permit at 116 Squannacook Road, and FEMA flood map review.

• Request for Determination of Applicability – 170 Great Road: dead tree removal ~24 ft from house, felled into wetlands
• Greenway Committee land protection activities and Wild & Scenic Grant expenses
• Fredonian Nature Center ADA project and invasive plant group update
• Open Space & Recreation Plan discussion
• FEMA Preliminary Flood Maps 90-day appeal period

The Commission approved a Determination of Applicability for the removal of a dead tree at 170 Great Road, provided a 10-foot snag is left standing. The board also approved meeting minutes from July 25 and August 8, 2023.

• Approved Determination of Applicability for dead tree removal at 170 Great Road (4-0)
• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 8, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Tabled Conservation Commission Lands boundary work and supplies to next meeting
• Tabled request to attend MACC training units at $65.00 each to next meeting

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to receive updates on several programs. The agenda consists of status reports for PST, SYS, ASYS, SIS, SYB, and ASYB.

• PST update
• SYS update
• ASYS update
• SIS update
• SYB update

The Commission approved the appointment of Mike McSweeney to sign bills. The board received a $5,635 check from the Shirley Penguins for summer 2023 scholarships and discussed scheduling for youth soccer and basketball programs.

• Approved appointment of Mike McSweeney to sign bills (Unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a soil removal request for 3 Patterson Road. The board will also consider a name change for the Traffic Advisory Committee and recognize a new member of the MRPC Freight Guiding Committee.

• Public hearing for soil removal request at 3 Patterson Road (Jonas and Paul, LLC)
• Proposed name change of Traffic Advisory Committee to Transportation Action Committee
• Recognition of Bill Buckley joining the MRPC Freight Guiding Committee
• Soil removal application for 3,700 cubic yards of material via approx. 185 truckloads

The Select Board approved a permit to remove and relocate 3,700 cubic yards of soil at 3 Patterson Road. The board also recognized a new member for the MRPC Freight Guiding Committee and renamed the Traffic Advisory Committee. Several treasury warrants were approved.

• Approved Soil Removal Permit for 3 Patterson Road (3-0)
• Recognized Bill Buckley joining the MRPC Freight Guiding Committee (3-0)
• Approved renaming Traffic Advisory Committee to Transportation Action Committee (3-0)
• Approved Warrant W24-24 No Check for $4,650.82 (3-0)
• Approved Warrant PRW24-3 for $145,706.23 (3-0)
• Approved Warrant W24-4 for $141,462.30 (3-0)
• Approved Warrant W24-4 Veterans for $7,105.93 (3-0)
• Approved Warrant W24-5 for $199,405.24 and W24-5 No Check for $1,867.72 (3-0)

Transportation Action Committee

The Shirley Traffic Advisory Committee will discuss general administrative tasks, review and approve a final mission, strategy, and goals document, and hear updates on the MRPC Regional Freight Study including traffic counts. The agenda also includes potential new member introductions and feedback on recent traffic and road projects in Shirley.

• DLTA-A presentation by Karen Chapman (45-50 minutes)
• MRPC Regional Freight Study; traffic counts and concerns (15 minutes)
• Mission, strategy, goals document final review and approval
• Potential new member introductions: Bill Hotz and Virginia Aguirre (12 minutes)
• Feedback on recent traffic and road projects in/around Shirley (10 minutes)

Greenway Committee

The committee is meeting to review land protection efforts and provide updates on the Fredonian Nature Center restoration project. The agenda includes discussions on trail revisions and upcoming public engagement events.

• Land protection review for 0 Burrage Rd. (24.47 acres), 0 Townsend Rd. (16.77 acres), Hazen Rd., and 178 Center Rd. (33 acres)
• Update on Lancaster Warehouse Development Project regarding Bow Brook and water resource impacts
• Proposal for park signage at Fredonian Nature Center
• Revision of the Shirley Trails Considerations Document
• Healthy Soils Grow Healthy Plants workshop at Fredonian Park on August 19th

Hazen Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet via Zoom to review administrative reports and approve invoices. The agenda consists of procedural items and routine reports.

• Approval of June meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s Report
• Director’s Report
• Review and signing of invoices

The Board of Trustees accepted the June meeting minutes and reviewed the Treasurer's report. Julia O’Keefe was appointed to replace Tom as Treasurer following his resignation. The Board decided against purchasing electric car charging stations at this time.

• Approved June meeting minutes
• Appointed Julia O’Keefe as Treasurer
• Denied purchase of electric car charging stations
• Reviewed and signed state aid report for approximately $20,000

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a home occupation special permit at 292 Great Road and a setback variance for two-family homes on Great Road. The board will also continue a hearing regarding telecommunications facility construction on Off Center Road.

• Special Permit application for a landscape business at 292 Great Road
• Variance request for maximum front yard setback at 0 Great Road to allow two-family homes
• Continued public hearing for telecommunications facility construction on Off Center Road
• Approval of $331.06 in legal advertising invoices from The Lowell Publishing Group
• Approval of June 26, 2023 meeting minutes and 35 Fredonian Street decision

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved variances for a new telecommunications facility and a residential duplex project. The Board also granted a special permit for a home-based landscaping business.

• Approved Special Permit for landscaping business at 292 Great Road with 10-year limit (5-0)
• Approved Variance for maximum front yard setback to allow two-family homes at 0 Great Road (5-0)
• Approved Variances 4.15.3(d), 4.15.5(b), and 3.2.2 for Vertex Towers cell facility (4-1)
• Approved June 26, 2023 meeting minutes

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review the Secretary's and Director's reports. The body will discuss program planning and receive updates from the Friends of the Shirley Seniors.

• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Program planning discussion
• Friends of the Shirley Seniors (FSS) updates

Board of Health

The Board will review failed sewage disposal systems at 66 Great Rd and 98 Leominster Road. The meeting includes discussions on housing complaints and several zoning and planning board review forms.

• Failed Sewage Disposal System: 66 Great Rd
• Failed Sewage Disposal System: 98 Leominster Road
• Housing Complaint: 35 Patterson Road
• Housing Complaint: 19 Front Street Apt. A
• Contract vote for Geological Field Services

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review minutes from June and July 2023 meetings and discuss several wetland-related projects. Items include a residential driveway proposal at 0 Townsend Road and an extension request for Walker Road.

• Proposed residential driveway with retaining walls and culvert at 0 Townsend Road
• Extension Request / Order of Conditions #284-0472 off Walker Road
• Article 97 Land Swap Request Letter for 0 Townsend Road
• Notice of Intent required for 0 Great Road (Apple Valley Homes, LLC)
• Comments submitted regarding 285 Great Road Contractors Yard

The Commission approved an Order of Conditions for a residential driveway and wetland replication area at 0 Townsend Road. It also granted an extension for a project off Walker Road and approved a pest control invoice. One request for an Article 97 Land Swap was withdrawn by the applicant.

• Approved Order of Conditions for residential driveway and wetland replication at 0 Townsend Road (3-1)
• Approved Order of Conditions extension for Ice House Partners, Inc. off Walker Road (5-0)
• Approved $195.00 invoice for Colonial Pest Control, Inc. at Longley Acres (5-0)
• Approved June 27, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved July 25, 2023 meeting minutes with requested changes (5-0)
• Article 97 Land Swap request for 0 Townsend Road withdrawn by applicant

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to approve bills and previous meeting minutes. The body will receive updates on the Summer in Shirley program and several youth sports organizations.

• Summer in Shirley update
• Penguins Swim Team update
• Shirley Youth Soccer update
• Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer update
• Shirley and Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball updates

The Commission approved the purchase of coaches' shirts and discussed equipment needs for youth soccer. The board also decided not to re-discuss a counselor's termination following a request from the counselor's parent.

• Approved ordering 22-25 coaches' shirts for approximately $400
• Decided to take no action on request to re-discuss terminated counselor's termination
• Appointed Keith Begun to sign bills (Unanimous)
• Appointed Linda Cournoyer to sign minutes (Unanimous)

Transportation Action Committee

The committee is meeting to review updates on the MRPC Regional Freight Study and revise its mission and goals. The session includes discussions on traffic data requests and historical transportation studies.

• MRPC Regional Freight Study update including questionnaire review and traffic count locations
• Revision of committee goals and mission
• JAMAR data request and clarifications
• Review of historical traffic studies, including 1994 Transportation mitigation
• Search update for new STAC members

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several committee appointments, including representatives for the CPC, Sewer Commission, and Benjamin Hill Park Committee. The board will also review treasury warrants totaling over $793,000.

• Appointment of James Wilson as Planning Board Representative to the CPC
• Appointments to the Benjamin Hill Park Committee and Sewer Commission
• Treasury Warrant W24-2 for $792,767.72
• Treasury Warrant W24-2 No Check for $723.09

The Select Board appointed several members to the CPC, Benjamin Hill Park Committee, Conservation Committee, and Sewer Commission. The board also approved six treasury warrants for various payment amounts. A resident expressed interest in buying back the property at 86 Groton Road.

• Appointed James Wilson as Planning Board Representative to the CPC (3-0)
• Appointed Sonia Razzetti to the CPC (3-0)
• Appointed Donald Farrar, Neil Guthrie, and Bobbi Jo Colburn to Benjamin Hill Park Committee (3-0)
• Appointed Marie Elwyn to the Conservation Committee (3-0)
• Appointed Donald Farrar and Leonardo Guercio to the Sewer Commission (3-0)
• Approved Treasury Warrants W24-2, W24-3, and PRW24-2 totaling $1,398,230.26 (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for 7/17/2023 (3-0)

Recreation Commission

The Shirley Recreation Commission will meet to approve bills and previous meeting minutes. They will also receive updates on several youth programs, including Summer in Shirley, Penguins Swim Team, and various youth soccer and basketball leagues.

• Review and approve bills
• Review and approve previous meeting minutes
• Summer in Shirley update
• Penguins Swim Team update
• Shirley Youth Soccer and Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer updates

The Recreation Commission voted to deny the reinstatement of a counselor at the Summer in the Sun (SIS) program for 2023. The board also designated representatives for the ASYB season and discussed program improvements for next year.

• Approved Linda Cournoyer to sign bills (Unanimous)
• Approved Linda Cournoyer to sign minutes (Unanimous)
• Denied reinstatement of terminated SIS counselor for 2023 (3-1)
• Designated Mike McSweeney, Jarod Libby, and Brad Price as Shirley Reps for ASYB

Conservation Commission

The Shirley Conservation Commission will review a Notice of Intent for a residential driveway project at 0 Townsen Road. The commission will also discuss various town permits, Greenway Committee updates, and accounts payable.

• Notice of Intent for 0 Townsen Road involving a driveway, retaining walls, and a drainage culvert
• Accounts payable for MACC membership totaling $365.00
• Building permit review for demolition and new construction at 102 Catacunemaug Road
• Building permit review for repairs and addition at 78 Holden Road
• Special Permit review for 292 Great Road

The Commission closed the public hearing regarding a residential driveway and wetland replication area at 0 Townsend Road. Members also approved membership dues and funding for boundary work supplies.

• Approved $365.00 for MACC annual membership dues (3-0)
• Approved $20.00 for Massachusetts Society of Municipal Conservation Professionals annual membership (3-0)
• Closed public hearing for residential driveway project at 0 Townsend Road (3-1)
• Approved up to $300 for boundary work related supplies (4-0)
• Tabled approval of June 27, 2023 minutes

Historical Commission

The Shirley Center Historic District Commission will review and approve new guidelines for solar panel installations in the historic district, discuss repair of the Center Town Hall roof, and consider approval of a town bylaw related to the Community Preservation Act.

• Final review and approval of draft Guidelines for Solar Installations in the Shirley Center Historic District
• Discussion of repair status for Center Town Hall roof
• Report and approval of MA Attorney General's review of town bylaw on Community Preservation Act

Transportation Action Committee

The committee will review the DLTA-A Grant and provide feedback on recent local traffic and road projects. Members will also discuss the MRPC Regional Freight Study and conduct a search for new committee members.

• DLTA-A Grant discussion
• Review of recent traffic and road projects
• MRPC Regional Freight Study review
• New committee member search

Greenway Committee

The committee will review updates on land protection for parcels on Burrage Rd and Hazen Rd. Members will also discuss the Fredonian Nature Center restoration and revisions to the Shirley Trails Considerations Document.

• Land protection for 56-A-1 / 0 Burrage Rd (24.47 acres)
• Land protection for 62-A-12.04 / Hazen Rd (Walker Brook Trust)
• Fredonian Nature Center Ecological Restoration and ADA Implementation Project update
• Revision of the Shirley Trails Considerations Document
• Weed Wrench Lending Program Proposal update for the SNIP Network

Select Board

The Select Board will consider reorganizing the board and approving financial year-end transfers between budget accounts. They will also vote on several appointments, including to the MRPC freight guiding committee, Council on Aging, CPA Committee, and a COA van driver. The board will approve multiple treasury warrants and meeting minutes from June 26, 2023.

• Year-end transfers: $396,690 moved from accounts like Health Insurance ($80,000) and DPW Personnel ($65,000) to cover shortfalls in Snow & Ice ($67,940), Town Accountant Personnel ($62,400), and others.
• Appointment of Sonia Razzetti to the Community Preservation Committee as Historical Commission representative.
• Appointment of Barbara Nole to the Council on Aging and James Edmund as a COA van driver.
• Approval of treasury warrants including W24-1 No Check 7-5-23 for $1,908,170.24 and W23-44 for $519,411.44.
• KP Law consent to represent both Town of Shirley and MassDevelopment.

The Select Board approved $396,690 in financial year-end transfers and reorganized its leadership. The board also authorized legal representation for a land sale intended for affordable housing and accepted donated benches for Whitely Park.

• Approved Select Board reorganization effective July 31, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved $396,690 in Financial Year-End Transfers (3-0)
• Approved KP Law to represent both Town of Shirley and MassDevelopment (3-0)
• Accepted donated park benches for Whitely Park (3-0)
• Appointed Stephen Longley, Carolyn Waite, and Charles Waite to Senior Work-off Program (3-0)
• Appointed Janet Tice and Ron Banay to MRPC freight guiding Committee (3-0)
• Appointed Barbara Nole to the Council on Aging Board (3-0)
• Appointed James Edmund as a COA van driver (3-0)

Finance Committee

The Select Board will review and vote on a series of year-end transfers within the General Fund, moving money from accounts with surpluses to cover shortfalls in other line items. The largest transfers include $40,000 for energy/street lights, $33,000 for repairs and maintenance, and $67,940 for snow and ice removal. The total amount to be transferred is $396,690, sourced from accounts such as health insurance, personnel services, and legal budget.

• $67,940 transfer to Snow & Ice Ordinary Expenses
• $40,000 transfer to Energy / Street Lights
• $33,000 transfer to Repairs & Maintenance
• $62,400 transfer to Town Accountant Personnel Services
• $80,000 transferred from Health Insurance to cover shortfalls

Town Administrator

The Devens Joint Facilities Committee (DJFC) is meeting on July 12, 2023, to approve minutes from April 12, receive updates from member towns and the Devens Enterprise Commission, and discuss new business. The meeting is hybrid, held in person at MassDevelopment offices and via Zoom.

• Approval of April 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Stakeholder updates from Town of Ayer, Town of Harvard, Town of Shirley, Devens Representatives, and Devens Enterprise Commission
• MassDevelopment update (if any)
• Next meeting scheduled for October 11, 2023 (location TBD)
• Public remarks and public comment periods

Recreation Commission

The Commission will review and approve bills and previous meeting minutes. The agenda also includes updates regarding Summer in Shirley, various youth soccer programs, and youth basketball programs.

• Review and approval of bills
• Summer in Shirley update
• Penguins Swim Team update
• Shirley Youth Soccer update
• Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer update

The commission voted unanimously to authorize Mike McSweeney to sign bills. Members discussed camp counselor performance and upcoming registration reminders for ASYS.

• Approved nomination of MM to sign bills (Unanimous)

Stormwater Committee

The Stormwater Committee will review proposed alterations to a stormwater system at Assabet Industries and stormwater for a lot at 0 Townsend Road. The body will also discuss 2023 MS4 permit requirements and stormwater financing training.

• Stormwater system alterations at Assabet Industries, 120 Lancaster Road Parcel 2 B.1.1
• Stormwater for the Hammerhead Lot at 0 Townsend Road
• 2023 MS4 Permit Requirements
• Mass Alliance Stormwater Financing Training

The committee discussed stormwater system alterations at Assabet Industries and drainage recommendations for 0 Townsend Road. No formal votes were taken on these projects, though the committee plans to consult Town Counsel regarding the Assabet basin. Meeting minutes from April 6, 2023, were approved.

• Approved April 6, 2023 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Recommended Planning Board require a 2x2 box structure and pretreatment BMP for 0 Townsend Road

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review the Secretary's and Director's reports. The body will discuss program planning and receive updates from the Friends of the Shirley Seniors.

• Approval of minutes from the previous meeting
• Program planning discussion
• Friends of the Shirley Seniors (FSS) updates

The Council on Aging approved the minutes from the June 12 meeting. The board discussed upcoming program planning and the need for a new $1,450 computer for the Senior Center.

• Approved June 12 meeting minutes as written

Transportation Action Committee

The committee is meeting to review recent traffic and road projects and discuss a new search for committee members. The agenda includes discussions on the MRPC Regional Freight Study and a DLTA-A Grant.

• Review of recent traffic and road projects
• Search for new committee members
• Discussion of committee goals, mission, and name
• MRPC Regional Freight Study
• DLTA-A Grant

Stormwater Committee

This meeting of the Shirley, MA Stormwater Committee has been cancelled and rescheduled. The agenda contains no items for discussion or decision.

• Meeting cancelled and rescheduled

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss sewage disposal system updates for Birchwood Hills and 66 Great Road. The board will also review trash abatements and a request for a propane tank installation.

• Permission for Osterman Propane to install one 500-gallon underground propane tank at 79 Center Road
• Sewage disposal system update for 66 Great Road
• Sand filter update for Birchwood Hills
• Review of submitted Trash Abatements
• Discussion of failed sewage disposal system at 98 Leominster Road and code violations at 1 Catacunemaug Road

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review a Notice of Intent for a residential driveway at 0 Townsend Road and examine the 2023 Pre-Treatment Survey Report for Lake Shirley. The meeting also includes updates on land protection, the Greenway Committee, and potential land acquisition.

• Notice of Intent: Residential driveway with retaining walls and culvert at 0 Townsend Road
• Lake Shirley Improvement Corporation 2023 Pre-Treatment Survey Report and Treatment Plan
• Review of Middlesex Land Holdings, LLC project at 42 Benjamin Road
• Executive Session regarding potential land acquisition due diligence expenses
• MBTA Fiber optic Resiliency Project WPA notification

The Conservation Commission approved the 2023 Pre-Treatment Survey Report and Treatment Plan for Lake Shirley. The board also accepted a grant for due diligence expenses related to the Burrage Road Project and cancelled its July 11 meeting.

• Approved Lake Shirley 2023 Pre-Treatment Survey Report and Treatment Plan (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Accepted grant from Nashua Rivers Wild & Scenic Stewardship Council for Burrage Road Project (5-0)
• Approved June 13, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $105.66 travel reimbursement for Michael Fleming (5-0)
• Cancelled July 11, 2023 meeting (5-0)
• Designated Susan Gillham and Stuart Sears as representatives for the Squannacook River Regional Stewardship Charrette (5-0)
• Tabled Notice of Intent for 0 Townsend Road to July 27 meeting due to lack of legal notice evidence

Historical Commission

The Shirley Historical Commission and Shirley Center Historic District Commission will hold a joint meeting to finalize and approve new guidelines for solar panel installations in the historic district. They will also ratify a Certificate of Appropriateness for a deck repair at 191 Center Road that is not visible from Center Road, and appoint a commission member to the new Community Preservation Committee.

• Final review and approval of new draft Guidelines for Solar Installations in the Shirley Center Historic District
• Ratify COA 2023-04 for 191 Center Road repair of rear second floor deck (not applicable due to not visible from Center Rd.)
• Appoint Historical Commission member to the new Community Preservation Committee

The Commission appointed Sonia Razzetti to the Town's new Community Preservation Committee. A COA application for deck repairs at 191 Center Road was ratified as non-applicable. The final review of Solar Panel Guidelines was tabled.

• Approved April 25, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled final review of Solar Panel Guidelines
• Ratified COA application #2023-04 for 191 Center Road as non-applicable
• Appointed Sonia Razzetti to the Community Preservation Committee (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and approve the April 12, 2023 meeting minutes, hear the Town Administrator's report on revenues and expenditures, and elect officers including Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary.

• Review and approval of April 12, 2023 meeting minutes
• Town Administrator's report on revenues and expenditures
• Election of Finance Committee officers (Chair, Vice-Chair & Secretary)

The Finance Committee elected its officers for the term. The committee reviewed year-to-date expenses and revenues, noting that expenses are $603k under budget and revenues are $236k over budget.

• Elected Brian Hildebrant as Chair
• Elected Anthony Lively as Vice Chair
• Elected Candace King as Secretary

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to approve bills and previous meeting minutes. The body will receive updates on several youth sports programs and the Summer in Shirley initiative.

• Summer in Shirley update
• Shirley Youth Soccer update
• Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer update
• Shirley Youth Basketball update
• Penguins Swim Team update

The Commission appointed a member to sign bills and discussed budget discrepancies in the admin account. Members reviewed the status of various sports programs including swim, basketball, and soccer.

• Appointed Linda Cournoyer to sign bills (Unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a one-year extension of the Ayer Shirley Regional Dispatch Center agreement and a proposal to lend invasive plant removal tools to residents via the library. The board will also review revised fees for driveway permits and road cuts.

• Proposed one-year extension of Ayer Shirley Regional Dispatch Center agreement with a FY 2024 assessment of $145,000
• Proposal to lend two Pullerbear Pro XL321 weed removal tools through Hazen Memorial Library
• Discussion of revised fees for Driveway Permits and Road Cut fees
• Treasury warrants for approval including W23-29 for $119,207.82 and $934,653.65
• Reappointment requests for 57 positions across various town committees and election roles

The Select Board voted to increase fees for driveway and road cutting permits. The board also approved the ICMA Dispatch Center agreement and 57 appointments to various town committees and boards. Three treasury warrants were approved for payment.

• Approved Puller Bear Proposal (2-0)
• Approved increase to Driveway Permit fees (2-0)
• Approved increase to Road Cutting permit fees (2-0)
• Accepted ICMA Dispatch Center agreement (2-0)
• Approved 57 appointments and reappointments effective July 1, 2023 (2-0)
• Approved Treasury Warrant W23-29 for $207.13 (2-0)
• Approved Treasury Warrant W23-29 for $119,207.82 (2-0)
• Approved Treasury Warrant W23-29 No Check for $934,653.65 (2-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding a single-family home setback variance at 0 Great Road and a telecommunications facility off Center Road. The board will also hold a public meeting to amend an existing special permit for buffer trees at 35 Fredonian Street.

• Variance for a single-family home setback at 0 Great Road
• Amendment of special permit and variance for tree buffers at 35 Fredonian Street
• Variances for a telecommunications facility off Center Road
• Approval of May 01, 2023 meeting minutes
• Payment of $175.57 to Lowell Publishing Group for legal advertising

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved an amendment to a 2004 special permit for 35 Fredonian Street to remove a requirement for buffer trees due to gas and electric line safety concerns. A variance application for 0 Great Road was withdrawn by the applicant. A public hearing was held regarding a proposed cell tower off Center Road, but no decision was recorded.

• Approved amendment to remove buffer tree requirement at 35 Fredonian Street (5-0)
• Approved withdrawal of variance application for 0 Great Road (5-0)

Center Town Hall Committee

The Center Town Hall Committee will review financial reports and maintenance items. The body will also discuss upcoming events and requests for building use.

• Review of financials
• Building use requests
• Maintenance items

Hazen Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and review reports from the treasurer and director. The meeting includes updates on building status, summer reading programs, and fundraisers.

• Approval of May meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Director's report on building updates
• Summer Reading and fundraiser program updates
• Review and signing of invoices

The Board approved the minutes from the May meeting. Trustees received reports on library circulation, budget spending, and upcoming summer programming. No other substantive votes were recorded.

• Approved May meeting minutes

Greenway Committee

The Greenway Committee will consider land protection for two properties: 24.47 acres at 0 Burrage Rd. and 43 acres at O Winsdor Way. They will also receive updates on the Fredonian Nature Center ecological restoration project, the Shirley Native and Invasive Plant Network's weed wrench lending program, and the Open Space and Recreation Plan. The meeting will be held virtually on June 20, 2023.

• Land protection for 0 Burrage Rd. (24.47 acres) and Apple Orchard Estates/O Winsdor Way (43 acres)
• Lancaster Warehouse Development Project / Bow Brook and additional Water Resource Impacts
• Fredonian Nature Center / Ecological Restoration and ADA Implementation Project update
• Shirley Native and Invasive Plant (SNIP) Network / Weed Wrench Lending Program Proposal update
• ShirleyFest postponed until September 9th (rain date Sept. 10th)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will review and approve bills and previous meeting minutes. They will also receive updates on Summer in Shirley, youth soccer, youth basketball, and the Penguins Swim Team.

• Review and approve bills
• Review and approve previous meeting minutes
• Summer in Shirley update
• Shirley Youth Soccer and Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer updates
• Shirley Youth Basketball and Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball updates

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will hold an open meeting followed by an executive session. The closed portion of the meeting is designated to discuss Ayer-Shirley Youth Soccer business.

• Executive session regarding Ayer-Shirley Youth Soccer business

The Recreation Commission and ASYS Board responded to a parent's policy violation and threats of physical confrontation. Both bodies voted to suspend the individual from activities for one year, followed by a year of probation.

• ASYS Board voted unanimously to ban offender for 1 year from all Ayer Shirley Recreation activities
• Shirley Recreation Commission voted unanimously to suspend offender from all Shirley Recreation activities for 1 year
• Commission decided to seek guidance from Shirley Police Department on communication and enforcement

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council is meeting to review financial updates and member appointments. The body will discuss the FY2024 grant cycle, including community input surveys and program guidelines.

• FY2024 Grant Cycle priorities and guidelines
• Community Input Survey
• Council Member Appointments

The Cultural Council unanimously approved the minutes from December 8, 2022. The committee discussed planning a 2024 visual arts program and reviewed the remaining 2023 grant balance of $8,025. Members also discussed updating community survey and grant guidelines for the FY2024 cycle.

• Approved December 8, 2022 minutes (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review a request for a determination of applicability regarding pipe installation at the Catacunemaug Well. The meeting also includes discussions on wireless telecommunications towers and various town permits.

• Shirley Water District: Install 360 feet of 12-inch PVC pipe off Catacunemaug Road
• Vertex Towers, LLC: 125ft wireless telecommunications tower at 0 Center Road
• Apple Valley Homes, LLC: Amend special permit and variance at 35 Fredonian Street
• $35.00 Shirley Fest booth fee reimbursement
• $55.00 registration fee for Massachusetts Association of Conservation Commissions training

The Commission approved a Determination of Applicability for the Shirley Water District to install PVC pipe at the Catacunemaug Well. The board also approved the May 23 meeting minutes and a small booth fee for Shirley Fest.

• Approved Determination of Applicability as a Negative 3 with conditions for PVC pipe installation at Catacunemaug Well (7-0)
• Approved May 23, 2023 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Approved $35.00 Shirley Fest booth fee (7-0)
• Approved motion for GB to organize a plant sale at Shirley Fest in September (7-0)

Transportation Action Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee will hear a presentation on the MRPC Regional Transportation Study, reorganize the committee, and discuss new goals and next steps. They will also review recommendations made to the Select Board and the status of roads and projects.

• MRPC Regional Transportation Study presentation by George Snow
• Reorganize Committee
• New goals/mission and next steps
• Recommendations made to the Select Board
• Status of roads/projects

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will conduct annual elections and review results from a recent program survey. The meeting also includes updates from the Friends of the Shirley Seniors and a director's report.

• Annual Elections
• Review of program survey results
• Friends of the Shirley Seniors updates

The Council on Aging approved the Director's Report and held annual elections for board leadership. The board also reviewed facility updates, including a needed boiler replacement estimated at $40,000.

• Approved May 8 meeting minutes
• Accepted Director's Report
• Elected Marie Elwyn as member and Chair for a second 3-year term
• Elected Victoria Landry as Vice-Chair for a 3-year term
• Elected Laurie Witherell as member and Secretary for a 3-year term

Recreation Commission

The Commission will review and approve bills and previous meeting minutes. Members will also receive updates on summer programming and various youth sports programs.

• Summer in Shirley update
• Shirley Youth Soccer update
• Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer update
• Shirley Youth Basketball update
• Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball update

The Commission authorized Linda Coumoyer to sign bills and Keith Begun to sign minutes. Members discussed logistics for the ASYS/SYS pool party and updates for youth sports leagues. The Commission will not participate in the Ayer's Independence Day Parade due to a lack of available coordinators.

• Approved Linda Coumoyer to sign bills (Unanimous)
• Approved Keith Begun to sign minutes (Unanimous)
• Decided not to participate in Ayer's Independence Day Parade

Select Board

The Select Board will vote on approving the town's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, appointing Officer Brandon Bruin to Sergeant, and issuing one-day liquor licenses for two June events. The board will also discuss the Pendergrass property, a 55-acre parcel in tax arrears that may be purchased by MA Fish and Game.

• Vote to approve Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan presented by Fire Chief Cooley
• Vote to appoint Officer Brandon Bruin to Sergeant effective July 1, 2023
• Vote to approve one-day liquor license for Nancy Haines event on 6/25/2023
• Vote to approve one-day liquor license for Jeffrey Ilg Center Town Hall event on 6/24/23
• Discussion of Pendergrass property: 55-acre parcel in tax title with ~$90,000 owed; MA Fish and Game interested in purchasing

The Select Board appointed a new police sergeant and supported the DFG's purchase of 55 acres for conservation. The board also approved several one-day liquor licenses and funding for a police generator. The Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan was tabled for corrections.

• Appointed Officer Brandon Bruin to Sergeant effective July 1, 2023 (3-0)
• Supported DFG’s purchase of 55 acres for conservation (3-0)
• Appointed Jed Carter to the War Memorial Trustees (3-0)
• Tabled Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan approval
• Approved $2,014 from ARPA for new generator fuel (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Nancy Haines for 6/25/2023 (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Jeffrey Ilg for 6/24/23 (3-0)
• Approved Treasury Warrants totaling $634,139.66 (3-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review trash abatements and an emergency dispensing site agreement. The body will also review a variance request for Apple Valley Homes at 0 Great Rd. and discuss failed sewage disposal systems at specific properties.

• Variance request review for Apple Valley Homes at 0 Great Rd.
• Failed sewage disposal system at 98 Leominster Road
• Failed sewage disposal system at 66 Great Road
• Birchwood Hills sand filter
• Emergency Dispensing Site Agreement review

Conservation Commission

The Commission is reviewing requests for a home addition at 31 Benjamin Road and water pipe installation off Catacunemaug Road. The meeting also includes updates on the Greenway Committee, land acquisition funds, and upcoming community events.

• Water pipe installation: 360 feet of PVC pipe at Catacunemaug Well
• Home addition and garage construction at 31 Benjamin Road
• ESRI/ArcGIG Desktop Basic renewal: $440.00
• Nashua River Watershed Association membership: $100.00
• Building permit for an 11’ x 21’ deck at 98 Leominster Road

The Commission approved a Determination of Applicability for a home addition and garage at 31 Benjamin Road with conditions for runoff management. A water treatment project off Catacunemaug Road was continued pending a MESA review. The board also approved several invoices and water testing for Longley Acres.

• Approved DOA for 31 Benjamin Road home addition and garage (6-0)
• Continued Catacunemaug Road water treatment project to June 13 (7-0)
• Approved $440 ESRI/ArcGIG renewal invoice (7-0)
• Approved $100 Nashua River Watershed Association membership (6-0)
• Approved $111.49 WB Mason office supplies invoice (7-0)
• Approved payment for Longley Acres PFAS water testing (6-0)
• Recommended re-appointment of Marie Elwyn to the Select Board (7-0)
• Approved $55 registration fee for Susan Gilham to attend MACC course (6-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the Town Administrator's report on revenues and expenditures. The body will discuss proposed 2024 budgets for several town departments and a possible Planning Board position.

• Proposed 2024 budgets for Library, General Government, Health, Culture & Recreation, Unclassified, Debt Services, and Solid Waste & Recycling
• Town Administrator's report on revenues and expenditures
• Discussion regarding a possible Planning position

Recreation Commission

The Shirley Recreation Commission will review and approve bills and previous meeting minutes. They will also receive updates on summer programs and several youth sports organizations, including soccer, basketball, and the swim team.

• Review and approve bills
• Review and approve previous meeting minutes
• Summer in Shirley update – Steve Stern to provide update
• Updates from Shirley Youth Soccer, Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer, Shirley Youth Basketball, Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball, and Penguins Swim Team

The commission appointed Jay Duffner to the CPA Board and approved the reconciliation of SIS accounts. The board also agreed to explore a donation from Catana Oil for the SIS program. Other discussions focused on youth sports registration and field signage.

• Approved reconciling SIS accounts with town accounts if less than $10,000 (3-1)
• Approved exploring a donation from Catana Oil in exchange for program recognition (Unanimous)
• Appointed Robin McGinnis to sign bills (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jay Duffner to sign minutes (Unanimous)
• Appointed Jay Duffner as Recreation Commission representative to the CPA Board (Unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider the Massachusetts Department of Fish and Game's proposal to purchase 55 +/- acres of wildlife habitat at 0 Longley Road. The board will also vote on several board appointments and approve treasury warrants.

• Vote on DFG purchase of 55 +/- acres at 0 Longley Road (Parcel 98 A 7)
• Possible appointments to the Traffic Advisory Committee
• Vote to appoint Laurie Witherell to COA Board
• Vote to appoint Aron Griffin to the War Memorial Trustees
• Approval of treasury warrants including W23-41 for $679,895.41 and W23-41 for $233,695.27

The Select Board appointed Laurie Witherell to the Council on Aging Board. The board approved several treasury warrants and tabled votes regarding a land purchase and a trustee appointment. Meeting minutes from April 24, 2023, were approved.

• Appointed Laurie Witherell to the Council on Aging Board (3-0)
• Tabled vote on DFG purchase of 55 +/- acres at 0 Longley Road
• Tabled vote to appoint Aron Griffin to the War Memorial Trustees
• Approved Warrant W23-42 ($794.41) (3-0)
• Approved Warrant PRW23-16 Retro ($14,971.46) (3-0)
• Approved Warrant PRW23-22 ($125,731.14) (3-0)
• Approved Warrant W23-41 ($233,695.27) (3-0)
• Approved Warrant W23-41 no check ($679,895.41) (3-0)

Greenway Committee

The Greenway Committee will meet to discuss land protection strategies and the Riparian Land Stewardship Initiative. The body will also review updates regarding the Fredonian Nature Center and the Shirley Trails considerations document.

• Fredonian Nature Center Ecological Restoration and ADA Implementation Project update
• Shirley Native and Invasive Plant (SNIP) Network Weed Wrench Lending Program proposal
• Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) 2022 Update
• Shirley Trails Considerations Document revision
• Public engagement for ShirleyFest on June 3, 2023

Hazen Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to elect officers and review the FY24 budget, specifically ATM results. The board will also discuss building updates, personnel, and the summer and holiday schedule.

• Election of Officers
• FY24 Budget ATM results
• Summer Hours and Holiday Schedule
• Building and personnel updates

The Board of Trustees unanimously approved a new slate of officers for the coming year. The board also approved the holiday schedule for the upcoming fiscal year and the April meeting minutes with one correction.

• Approved slate of officers: Beth Quinty (Chair), Doris Barreiro (Vice Chair), Liz West (Secretary), Julia O’Keefe (Treasurer), Judy Stanislaw (Member at Large)
• Approved FY 2023-2024 Holiday Schedule
• Approved April minutes pending correction regarding small conference room utilization

Recreation Commission

The Shirley Recreation Commission will welcome a new member, review and approve bills and previous meeting minutes, and receive updates on summer programs and youth sports teams including basketball, soccer, and the Penguins Swim Team.

• Welcome Robin McGinnis as new commission member
• Review and approve bills
• Review and approve previous meeting minutes
• Summer in Shirley update from Steve Stern
• Updates on Shirley Youth Basketball, Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball, Shirley Youth Soccer, Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer, and Penguins Swim Team

The Commission established new policies prohibiting smoking, vaping, and non-medical dogs at sponsored events and fields. The board also authorized spending for AED maintenance.

• Approved payment up to $500 for AED supplies or replacement (Unanimous)
• Approved policy allowing only documented medically necessary dogs on fields (Unanimous)
• Approved policy prohibiting smoking or vaping at Shirley Recreation Commission sponsored events (Unanimous)
• Appointed RM to sign bills (Unanimous)
• Appointed KB to sign previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Town Clerk

Voters approved the FY 2024 Omnibus Operating Budget and a five-year Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting included numerous transfers from free cash for park repairs, library lighting, and stabilization funds. A new bylaw was also established to create a Community Preservation Committee.

• Approved $16,908,221 Omnibus Operating Budget for FY 2024 (Passed by Majority)
• Approved FY 2024 Capital Budget and four-year Capital Improvement Plan (Passed by Majority)
• Approved $75,000 for a DPW 1-Ton Pick-up Truck with Plow (Passed by Majority)
• Approved $872,093 for Sewer Enterprise Fund FY 2024 (Passed by Majority)
• Approved $371,642 for Ambulance Department Enterprise Fund FY 2024 (Passed by Majority)
• Approved $543,394 for Curbside Solid Waste/Recycling Enterprise FY 2024 (Passed by Majority)
• Approved free cash transfers: $30,000 for Fredonian Park, $40,000 for Benjamin Hill Park, and $60,000 for culvert repair (Passed by Majority)
• Established Community Preservation Committee via new General Bylaw (Passed by Majority)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review the Director's report and recap a meeting with Friends of the Shirley Seniors. The body will also discuss the printing and distribution of informational flyers.

• Recap of April 24 meeting with Friends of the Shirley Seniors
• Printing and distribution of informational flyers
• Reimbursement to Vicki for flyers
• Meet and Greet scheduled for May 15

The Shirley Council on Aging met on May 8, 2023, without a quorum. The board accepted resignations from members Christine Andersen and Mary Wade, and will post the vacancies. The director reported that a new railing and stove are installed, and a grant application for a restaurant lunch program is underway.

• Accepted resignation of Christine Andersen (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Mary Wade (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 10 meeting (unanimous)

Center Town Hall Committee

The Center Town Hall Committee will meet to review the minutes from the previous session and discuss upcoming events. The committee is also scheduled to review a quote for painting the main room on the second floor.

• Review of quote for painting the second floor main room

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application for 52 Ayer Road. The applicants are seeking relief from minimum lot area requirements because the parcel contains 24,829 square feet instead of the required 25,000 square feet.

• Variance application for 52 Ayer Road (Parcel ID: 23 A 12)
• Approval of March 06, 2023 meeting minutes
• Payment of $140.46 to Lowell Publishing Group for 68-70 Chapel Street legal ad

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a lot area deficiency of 171 square feet at 52 Ayer Road to allow for a mixed-use coffee shop. The board also approved previous meeting minutes and a legal advertisement invoice.

• Approved variance for minimum lot area at 52 Ayer Road (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from March 06, 2023 (5-0)
• Approved Lowell Publishing Group invoice #2433093 for $140.46 (5-0)

Center Town Hall Committee

The Center Town Hall Committee is meeting to discuss business regarding the town hall facility. The primary item of discussion is a quote for painting the second-floor main room.

• Quote for painting main room 2nd Floor

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review the minutes from the April 11, 2023 meeting. The agenda includes a request for a Certificate of Compliance for 111 Townsend Road and an enforcement order regarding 285 Great Road.

• Certificate of Compliance request for 111 Townsend Road (Haines-Regan)
• Enforcement Order for 285 Great Road (Bonica)

The Conservation Commission approved a Certificate of Compliance for a project at 97 (111) Townsend Road. The commission also approved the minutes from the April 11, 2023, meeting.

• Approved April 11, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 97 (111) Townsend Road (6-0)

Historical Commission

The commission will review a new draft of guidelines for solar installations in the Shirley Center Historic District. Members will also consider a window replacement application for 28 Brown Rd and receive updates on Community Preservation Act adoption.

• Review of Guidelines for Solar Installations in the Shirley Center Historic District
• COA application by Greg Dinning for one window replacement at 28 Brown Rd
• Update on status of Community Preservation Act adoption
• Discussion on Massachusetts Historical Commission draft planning document

The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a window replacement. Proposed guidelines for solar panel installations in the Shirley Center Historic District were discussed, but final acceptance was deferred.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved COA #2023-3 for window replacement at 28 Brown Rd
• Deferred final acceptance of solar panel installation guidelines

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review bills and minutes. The body will discuss how the Community Preservation Act (CPA) could support recreation projects and receive updates on various youth sports programs.

• Discussion with Brian Goldberg regarding CPA funding for recreation projects
• Updates on Summer in Shirley
• Updates on Shirley Youth Basketball and Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball
• Updates on Shirley Youth Soccer and Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer
• Discussion regarding program and fields manager

The Commission approved the March 21, 2023, meeting minutes and decided to continue using APT for uniforms. Members discussed field maintenance at Wilde Rd and the potential benefits of the Community Preservation Act.

• Approved March 21, 2023, meeting minutes
• Decided to continue using APT for uniforms
• Approved adding referee cards for Remy and Meghna to bills

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Traffic Advisory Committee to discuss recommendations. The board will vote on several appointments, the Annual Town Report, and the Annual Town Warrant for May 8, 2023. Approval of multiple treasury warrants totaling over $2.7 million is also on the agenda.

• Joint meeting with Traffic Advisory Committee to make recommendations
• Vote to appoint Shirley Deyo, Mary Rice, and Michael Devlin to Senior Work Off Program
• Vote to approve Annual Town Report and Annual Town Warrant for May 8, 2023
• Approval of treasury warrants including $806,640.25 for schools and $680,037.76 no check warrant
• Approval of meeting minutes from April 10, 2023

The Select Board approved the 2022 Annual Town Report and the Annual Town Warrant for May 8, 2023. The Board also accepted recommendations from the Traffic Advisory Committee regarding safety and enforcement. Additionally, several appointments to the Senior Work Off Program were confirmed.

• Approved Annual Town Warrant for May 8, 2023 (2-0)
• Accepted Traffic Advisory Committee recommendations for safety and enforcement (2-0)
• Approved 2022 Annual Town Report (2-0)
• Appointed Shirley Deyo to Senior Work Off Program (2-0)
• Appointed Mary Rice to Senior Work Off Program (2-0)
• Appointed Michael Devlin to Senior Work Off Program (2-0)
• Approved multiple treasury warrants including School warrant W23-35 for $806,640.25 (2-0)
• Approved April 10, 2023 meeting minutes (2-0)

Transportation Action Committee

The Traffic Advisory Subcommittee is holding a joint meeting with the Select Board. The primary purpose is for the subcommittee to provide recommendations to the Select Board based on their findings.

• Traffic Advisory Committee recommendations to Select Board on findings

Personnel Board

The Personnel Board will meet to conduct a hearing regarding the FY2023 Wage Scale and Salary Classification. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

• FY2023 Wage Scale and Salary Classification Hearing

Greenway Committee

The committee is discussing the Fredonian Nature Center restoration project and the Open Space and Recreation Plan update. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session to discuss conservation priority parcels.

• Fredonian Park Warrant Article for Annual Town Meeting on May 8th
• Weed Wrench Lending Program Proposal update
• Revision of the Shirley Trails Considerations Document
• Review of Land Prioritization Strategy Document and Action Items
• Executive session regarding Chapter 61 conservation priority parcels

Transportation Action Committee

The Traffic Advisory Committee is meeting to review updates from the MRPC Regional Transportation Plan and a meeting with the DOT. The body will also discuss speed enforcement actions and prepare recommendations for the Select Board.

• MRPC Regional Transportation Plan update
• MRPC/DOT meeting update
• Speed enforcement actions
• Recommendations for the Select Board

Transportation Action Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on the full budget and associated warrant articles. The session also includes the review and approval of meeting minutes from March 9 and March 21, 2023.

• Vote on full budget
• Vote on warrant articles

Hazen Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review the FY24 budget, building updates, and personnel updates. The session includes the approval of March meeting minutes and a treasurer's report.

• FY24 Budget
• Building updates
• Personnel updates
• Trustee opening and farewell
• Review and signing of invoices

The Board approved a reimbursement of up to $500 from the Gift Fund for garden mulch and plants. Trustees also accepted the Treasurer's report regarding the Endowment Fund. No action was taken on a $28,558 HVAC replacement quote.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's report on Endowment Fund
• Approved up to $500 from Gift Fund for garden planting supplies

Hazen Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review the March meeting minutes and the Treasurer's Report. The Director will present updates regarding the FY24 budget, building status, and personnel.

• Approval of March meeting minutes
• FY24 Budget update
• Building updates
• Personnel updates
• Review and signing of invoices

The Board of Trustees approved a reimbursement of up to $500 from the Gift Fund for garden mulch and plants. The board also accepted the March minutes and the Treasurer's report regarding the Endowment Fund.

• Approved March meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's report on Endowment Fund (approved)
• Approved up to $500 from the Gift Fund for garden planting supplies

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review and discuss the proposed 2024 budgets for two school districts. The committee will also review minutes from March meetings.

• Proposed 2024 budget for Nashoba Valley Technical High School
• Proposed 2024 budget for Ayer/Shirley Regional School District
• Approval of March 9th and March 21st, 2023 meeting minutes

The Finance Committee reviewed the warrant for the May 8 Town Meeting. The committee voted to recommend favorable action on 25 articles and unfavorable action on one article.

• Approved minutes from March 23 and April 12 meetings
• Article 1: favorable action (6-0)
• Article 2: favorable action (6-0)
• Article 3: favorable action (6-0)
• Article 4: favorable action (6-0)
• Article 5: favorable action (6-0)
• Article 6: favorable action (6-0)
• Article 7: favorable action (6-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss a failed sewage disposal system and variance requests for 98 Leominster Road. The board will also review a sand filter update for Birchwood Hills and an emergency beaver permit request from the DPW.

• Hearing for failed sewage disposal system and variance requests at 98 Leominster Road
• Birchwood Hills sand filter update
• DPW emergency beaver permit request
• Approval of Solid Waste and Recycling Commitment for Q3
• Discussion of failed septic system at 66 Great Road

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review minutes from March meetings and consider several requests for Certificates of Compliance. The agenda also includes discussions regarding the FY2022 Annual Report and updates on the Greenway Committee.

• Certificate of Compliance request for 13 Burrage Road
• Certificate of Compliance request for 97 (111) Townsend Road
• Certificate of Compliance request for 5 Lake View Drive
• Review of FY2022 Annual Report
• Greenway Committee updates regarding Fredonian Nature Center ADA Project

The Commission approved Certificates of Compliance for properties on Burrage Road and Lake View Drive. A proposed Warrant Article for the Annual Town Meeting was approved, while a request for 97 Townsend Road was tabled.

• Approved March 28, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 13 Burrage Road (6-0)
• Tabled Certificate of Compliance for 97 (111) Townsend Road
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 5 Lake View Drive (6-0)
• Approved proposed Warrant Article for Annual Town Meeting (5-0)
• Cancelled April 25, 2023 meeting (6-0)

Select Board

The Shirley Select Board will vote on using $21,921 to supplement the ambulance purchase and on approving the Annual Town Election Warrant for May 2, 2023. The Town Administrator will also report on aggregation and Town Meeting Warrant articles.

• Vote to approve the Annual Town Election Warrant – May 2, 2023
• Vote to use $21,921 to supplement the Ambulance purchase
• Town Administrator Report on Aggregation and Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Approval of meeting minutes from 2/6/2023 and 3/20/2023

The Select Board approved the Annual Town Election Warrant for May 2, 2023. The Board also authorized the use of ARPA funds to cover a price increase for a new ambulance.

• Approved Annual Town Election Warrant for May 2, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved $21,921 from ARPA to supplement ambulance purchase price increase (3-0)
• Approved February 6, 2023 Meeting Minutes (3-0)
• Approved March 20, 2023 Meeting Minutes (3-0)

Council on Aging

The Town Council will review and approve minutes from the last meeting, receive reports from the Nomination Committee and Director, and discuss program planning. The meeting also includes time for public comments and other business.

• Approve minutes from last meeting
• Nomination Committee report
• Director report
• Program planning discussion

The Board approved three facility fixes funded by the $8,900 Capital Fund. Members discussed budget differences and the process for filling board vacancies following planned resignations.

• Approved March 20 minutes with minor changes
• Approved three facility fixes using the $8,900 Capital Fund
• Decided to request Mary Wade's resignation via the Select board
• Agreed to postpone Nomination Committee discussion until June
• Decided to invite the Friendship Committee to the next meeting to discuss program planning

Stormwater Committee

The Stormwater Committee will review site plans for two specific properties and discuss 2023 MS4 permit requirements. The body will also examine grant opportunities for culvert replacements.

• Site plan for 3 Patterson Road
• Site plan for 52 Ayer Road
• 2023 MS4 Permit Requirements
• Grant opportunities for culvert replacements

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review bills and previous minutes. The body will discuss the potential hiring of a program and field manager and receive updates on various youth sports programs.

• Discussion on hiring a program and field manager
• Review of Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball season with Jarod Libby
• Discussion on purchasing basketball and soccer ball storage bins
• Updates on Summer in Shirley, Shirley Youth Basketball, Shirley Youth Soccer, and Penguins Swim Team

The Commission voted to pay one challenger bill and purchase two additional ball bins for storage. The board also reviewed year-end reports for ASYB and discussed field maintenance and uniform donations.

• Approved payment of one challenger bill (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 ball bins for storage (Unanimous)
• Approved donation of unused basement uniforms to Scouts clothing drive

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss specific property issues including septic systems and code violations. The board will also review invoices and trash abatements.

• Invoice for E. L. Harvey & Son in the amount of $39,523.88
• Invoice for Nashoba Boards of Health in the amount of $7,076.39
• Septic system discussion for 98 Leominster Road
• Code violations discussion for 1 Catacunemaug Road, Apt. 3
• Non-compliance discussion regarding septic system at 66 Great Road

Conservation Commission

The Shirley Conservation Commission is meeting to review and approve minutes, discuss new wetlands business including a Certificate of Compliance and an extension permit, and consider the annual report and other conservation matters. The agenda includes several informational updates and potential discussion items, but no major decisions are listed.

• Certificate of Compliance #284-0438 for 5 Lake View Drive
• Extension Permit for Orders of Conditions #284-0393 for 0 Nehemiah Road (Hollingsworth & Vose Company)
• Annual Report for FY2022 (July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2022)
• Town permit for 52 Ayer Road: 26' x 50' pre-fabricated metal building
• Greenway Committee updates: Fredonian Nature Center ADA project, Open Space & Recreation Plan

The Conservation Commission approved an extension permit for Orders of Conditions at 0 Nehemiah Road. The commission also approved the meeting minutes from March 9, 2023, and discussed upcoming warrant articles and budget items.

• Approved March 9, 2023 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved Extension Permit for Orders of Conditions # 284-0393 at 0 Nehemiah Road (7-0)

Open Space & Recreation

The committee is reviewing the remaining scope for the Open Space and Recreation Plan, including a brochure, executive summary, and maps. Members will also discuss findings from the February 2023 Community Conservation Priority Mapping meeting.

• Review and approve Sept + Oct 2022 and Jan 2023 meeting minutes
• Discussion of OSRP components including brochure, maps, and appendix
• Review of Community Priorities Mapping findings from February 9, 2023
• Information regarding the May 2 Community Preservation Act (CPA) vote

Greenway Committee

The committee is reviewing land prioritization strategies and updates on riverfront stewardship. Members are discussing ecological restoration at Fredonian Nature Center and a proposed weed wrench lending program.

• Wild & Scenic Rivers Community Grant awarded for Fredonian Park Project
• Proposal for a Weed Wrench Lending Program via the SNIP Network
• Discussion on National Grid tree cutting proposal
• Planning for May 2023 workshop on native plants at Fredonian Park
• Review of the Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) 2022 update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review the Town Administrator's report on revenues and expenditures. The body will also meet and discuss proposed 2024 budgets for several town departments.

• Proposed 2024 budgets for Library, General Government, Health, Culture & Recreation, Unclassified, Debt Services, and Solid Waste & Recycling

The committee reviewed revenues and expenditures for several town departments and discussed proposed 2024 budgets. The Chair accepted the resignation of member Jason Beauvais. No formal votes were recorded on budget approvals.

• Accepted resignation of member Jason Beauvais
• Postponed approval of February 16, 2023 meeting minutes

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review bills and minutes. The body will continue discussions on hiring a program and field manager and receive updates on various youth sports programs.

• Discussion on hiring a program and field manager
• Review of basketball and soccer ball bin purchases for storage
• Season review with Jarod Libby regarding Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball
• Updates on Summer in Shirley, Shirley Youth Basketball, Shirley Youth Soccer, Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer, and Penguins Swim Team

The Commission approved spending up to $10,000 to refurbish the 11 v. 11 soccer field, with a requirement that expenses exceeding $2,500 be discussed at a meeting. The 11 v. 11 field will be closed during the summer. All fields will be fertilized this year.

• Approved spending up to $10,000 to refurbish 11 v. 11 soccer field (Unanimous)
• Approved bills (Unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss several administrative matters, including a budget update and the Ayer Shirley School District. The board will also review a National Grid work list for tree removals and trimming on Groton Road, Longley Road, and Parker Street.

• National Grid tree removal/trimming list for Groton Rd, Longley Rd, and Parker St
• Tax Title Update
• Ayer Shirley School District discussion
• DER Culvert discussion
• Town Administrator reports on budget, aggregation, and fuel assistance

The Select Board approved an updated list for the removal and trimming of trees by National Grid. The Board also approved four treasury warrants totaling $425,946.65. Discussions were held regarding a potential new elementary school and budget adjustments.

• Approved removal and trimming of trees on updated National Grid list (3-0)
• Approved Treasury Warrant W23-37 for $287,962.51 (3-0)
• Approved Treasury Warrant PRW23-18 for $130,999.60 (3-0)
• Approved Treasury Warrant W23-37 Veterans for $6,552.68 (3-0)
• Approved Treasury Warrant W23-37 no check for $441.76 (3-0)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to elect officers and appoint a recording secretary. The board will also consider adopting changes to its rules and regulations and a change in the number of members.

• Adoption of changes to Rules and Regulations
• Proposed change in number of Members
• Appointment of Recording Secretary
• Election of Officers

The Council on Aging accepted updated Rules and Regulations reducing the board size from 9 to 5 members. The board appointed a new Recording Secretary and approved a fund transfer for discretionary spending. Members discussed a proposed FY24 budget increase to provide meals five times per week.

• Approved February 13 minutes
• Accepted Rules and Regulations changing Board size from 9 to 5
• Appointed Laurie Witherell as Recording Secretary
• Approved transfer of $1,000 from COA Gifts and Donations account to Director for discretionary spending

Transportation Action Committee

The committee will review traffic studies and next steps from the MRPC, including input for freight. The meeting also includes a report on speed enforcement actions from Sgt. Romily and a discussion of information provided by the DPW.

• MRPC Traffic Studies
• MRPC RTP input for Freight
• Speed Enforcement Actions report by Sgt. Romily
• DPW information discussion
• Recommendations for the Select Board

Conservation Commission

The Shirley Conservation Commission will meet to review and approve minutes from prior meetings, discuss a Certificate of Compliance request for a property at 59 Leominster Road, and address other conservation business including land management, the Greenway Committee's projects, and several town permits. No new wetlands business or budget items are on the agenda.

• Certificate of Compliance request #284-0465 for 59 Leominster Road (Lot 2) by Benjamin Builders / Dillis & Roy Civil Design Group
• Community garden at Longley Acres
• Educational materials for kiosks at Morse & Pumpkin Brook Conservation Areas
• National Grid tree removal/pruning project reviewed with DPW/Tree Warden
• Town permits: 11 Mulpus Road (shed), 68-70 Chapel Street (variance), 3 Patterson Road (site plan review/stormwater permit)

The Conservation Commission recommended the preservation of healthy town trees that do not pose public safety hazards. The board also approved the February 14, 2023 meeting minutes and cancelled a scheduled meeting for March 14, 2023.

• Recommended preservation of healthy town trees not presenting imminent public safety hazards (3-0)
• Approved February 14, 2023 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Cancelled March 14, 2023 meeting (5-0)

Center Town Hall Committee

The Center Town Hall Committee is meeting to discuss building maintenance and upcoming rentals and events. The committee will also address a grant application.

• Building maintenance discussion
• Grant application review
• Upcoming rentals and events

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review bills and previous minutes. The body will continue discussions on hiring a program and field manager and receive updates on various youth sports programs.

• Discussion on hiring a program and field manager
• Summer in Shirley update
• Shirley Youth Basketball and Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball updates
• Shirley Youth Soccer and Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer updates
• Penguins Swim Team update

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the Collins Center Financial Forecast and various appointments. The body is also deciding on liquor licenses, a welding license, and the expenditure of ARPA funds for a fire cruiser.

• Vote to expend $75,000 in ARPA funds for a Fire Cruiser
• Vote to surplus 2013 Fire Cruiser
• Class II License for Certified Welding on Lancaster Road
• One Day Liquor Licenses for Shirley Rod and Gun
• Aggregation Agreement at 11.5 cents

The Select Board approved the use of $75,000 in ARPA funds for a new fire cruiser and voted to surplus a 2013 fire cruiser. The board also approved a new electricity aggregation agreement and several personnel appointments.

• Approved $75,000 in ARPA funds for a new fire cruiser (2-0)
• Approved surplus of 2013 Fire Cruiser (2-0)
• Approved electricity aggregation agreement with Dynegy at .115 cents per kwh (2-0)
• Appointed Klevis Nako as full-time police officer (2-0)
• Appointed Michael Lupisella as Reserve Police Officer (2-0)
• Approved Class II License for Certified Welding (2-0)
• Approved one-day liquor licenses for Shirley Rod and Gun Club (2-0)
• Reappointed Brian Fulmer to Neshoba Valley Technical School District (2-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for 68-70 Chapel Street to reduce minimum lot area under Section 3.4.2(a). The board will also provide comments on site plan and special permit applications for 3 Patterson Road and 52 Ayer Road, and approve prior meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for variance at 68-70 Chapel Street (Parcel 23 C 9, R3 District) regarding minimum lot area
• Comments to Planning Board on 3 Patterson Road site plan, special permits, and stormwater permit
• Comments to Planning Board on 52 Ayer Road site plan and special permit
• Approval of February 6, 2023 meeting minutes

The Zoning Board of Appeals denied a variance request for a lot at 68-70 Chapel Street that did not meet the minimum area requirement for a two-family dwelling. The Board also decided it will no longer provide comments on Planning Board applications to avoid potential bias.

• Denied variance for two-family dwelling at 68-70 Chapel Street (0-5)
• Decided to stop providing comments for Planning Board applications
• Approved February 06, 2023 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss septic system non-compliance at 66 Great Road and 98 Leominster Road. The board is also reviewing livestock regulations and a Planning Board review form for 3 Patterson Road.

• Trash abatement for Joanne Mudgett
• Solid Waste/Recycling Commitment FY23 signature
• Planning Board Review Form for 3 Patterson Road
• Septic system non-compliance at 98 Leominster Road
• Septic system non-compliance at 66 Great Road

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss trash abatement and waste innovations. The body is reviewing a solid waste and recycling commitment for FY23 and septic system non-compliance at two properties. A Planning Board review form for 3 Patterson Road is also on the agenda.

• Solid Waste/Recycling Commitment FY23 signature
• Planning Board Review Form for 3 Patterson Road
• Septic system non-compliance at 98 Leominster Road
• Septic system non-compliance at 66 Great Road
• Review of Live Stock Regulations

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review and approve minutes from February 14 and January 10, 2023. They will discuss a Certificate of Compliance for 59 Leominster Road (Lot 2) and Longley Acres license agreements for house, barn, and hay fields. Other items include land management updates, town permits, and National Grid tree removal.

• Certificate of Compliance request for 59 Leominster Road (Lot 2) by Benjamin Builders
• Longley Acres license agreements for house, barn, and hay fields
• Town permits for 11 Mulpus Road (shed) and 68-70 Chapel Street (variance)
• National Grid tree removal/pruning project at 28 Brown Road
• Greenway Committee updates on Fredonian Nature Center ADA project and Open Space & Recreation Plan

Recreation Commission

The Commission will review and approve bills and previous meeting minutes. Discussion continues regarding the potential hiring of a program and field manager alongside several youth sports updates.

• Discussion of hiring a program and field manager
• Summer in Shirley update
• Shirley Youth Basketball update
• Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball update
• Shirley Youth Soccer update

Historical Commission

The Shirley Historical Commission is meeting to review and approve guidelines for solar installations within the Shirley Center Historic District. The body will also consider a specific application for solar panels at 8 Parker Road.

• Review and approval of Guidelines for Solar Installations in the Shirley Center Historic District
• COA application for solar panels at 8 Parker Road (Gawain and Sara Thomas)
• Update on Community Preservation Act adoption
• Discussion regarding Shaker building preservation with Supt. Zoldak-MCI Shirley

Transportation Action Committee

The committee will review traffic studies from the MRPC and information provided by the DPW. The meeting includes discussions on speed enforcement actions and the SS4A Grant.

• MRPC Traffic Studies
• DPW information review
• Speed Enforcement Actions
• SS4A Grant
• Committee Mission Statement and Goals

Greenway Committee

The Shirley Greenway Committee will review a land prioritization strategy document and receive an update on riverfront parcels following a meeting with Mass DFG. They will also discuss the Fredonian Nature Center restoration project, a National Grid tree-cutting proposal, and a weed wrench lending program. The meeting includes updates on the Open Space and Recreation Plan and Shirley Trails.

• Land Prioritization / Review Strategy Document and Action Items
• Riverfront Parcels update from meeting with Anne Gagnon, Mass DFG
• National Grid Tree Cutting Proposal update
• Shirley Native and Invasive Plant (SNIP) Network / Weed Wrench Lending Program Proposal
• Fredonian Nature Center / Ecological Restoration and ADA Implementation Project update

Hazen Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and receive reports from the treasurer and director. The director's report will cover the annual report, building updates, and the budget.

• Review of the annual report
• Building updates
• Budget discussion
• Review and signing of invoices

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review and approve minutes from January 10, 2023, and consider a Certificate of Compliance for a wetlands project at 59 Leominster Road (Lot 2). Other business includes license agreements for Longley Acres, an Eagle Scout project, and updates on the Fredonian Nature Center ADA project and Open Space Plan.

• Certificate of Compliance for Benjamin Builders at 59 Leominster Road (Lot 2)
• License agreements for Longley Acres house/barn and hay fields
• Eagle Scout project at conservation areas
• Fredonian Nature Center ADA project and Invasive Plant Group update
• National Grid tree removal/pruning project

The Commission approved funding for staff and member attendance at environmental conferences. A request for a Certificate of Compliance for 59 Leominster Road was continued to the next meeting.

• Approved January 10, 2023 minutes (4-0, 2 abstentions)
• Continued approval of Certificate of Compliance for 59 Leominster Road to February 28, 2023 (6-0)
• Approved $150.00 workshop bundle fee for MF to attend MACC Annual Environmental Conference (6-0)
• Approved for SG to attend one fundamental class (6-0)
• Approved registration fee for MF to attend 2023 Massachusetts Land Conservation Conference (6-0)

Recreation Commission

The Shirley Recreation Commission will review and approve bills and minutes from previous meetings. They will discuss the potential of hiring a program and field manager, and allocate payment for ball bins into appropriate programs. Updates will be provided on Summer in Shirley, youth basketball, youth soccer, and the Penguins Swim Team.

• Discuss potential hiring of program and field manager
• Allot payment for ball bins into appropriate programs
• Summer in Shirley update
• Shirley Youth Basketball update
• Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer update – discuss MA Youth Soccer League coaching opportunities

The Commission approved the payment of bills and the minutes from the January 31, 2023 meeting. Members discussed program updates for youth sports and the potential for hiring an additional employee.

• Approved signing of bills (Unanimous)
• Approved January 31, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Determined ball bin costs will be split evenly between ASYS, SYS, and SYB

Greenway Committee

The Greenway Committee is holding a joint meeting with the Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) Update Committee. The body will discuss conservation priority mapping for the OSRP update with GIS Mapping Intern Paulina Torres.

• Joint meeting with Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) Update Committee
• Discussion of conservation priority mapping with GIS Mapping Intern Paulina Torres

Open Space & Recreation

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee (OSRP) will hold a joint meeting with the Greenway Committee to discuss conservation priority mapping for the OSRP update with GIS Mapping Intern Paulina Torres. The meeting is scheduled for Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Offices Building.

• Joint meeting with the Greenway Committee
• Discussion of conservation priority mapping for the OSRP update
• Presentation by GIS Mapping Intern Paulina Torres

Select Board

This meeting consists of routine procedural items: public comments, approval of treasury warrants, and approval of meeting minutes from four prior dates. No substantive policy decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comments for matters not on the agenda
• Approval of treasury warrants
• Approval of minutes from December 12, 2023
• Approval of minutes from December 15, 2023
• Approval of minutes from January 9 and January 30, 2023

The Select Board appointed three individuals to town positions and approved the submission of an MRPC DLTA grant for MBTA Communities work. The board also approved three treasury warrants and several sets of previous meeting minutes.

• Appointed Dorothy Claydon to senior work-off program (3-0)
• Appointed Michael Cote to DPW Jr. Operator position (3-0)
• Appointed Robert Riley to DPW Jr. Laborer position (3-0)
• Approved submission of MRPC DLTA grant for MBTA Communities work (3-0)
• Approved Warrant W23-32 no check for $344.31 (3-0)
• Approved Warrant PRW23-15 for $139,525.25 (3-0)
• Approved Warrant W23-32 for $59,429.79 (3-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Dec 12, Dec 15, Jan 9, and Jan 30 (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Shirley Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request for a shed at 11 Mulpus Road that violates minimum yard setbacks. The board will also discuss a possible duplex building on Great Road and handle administrative items including approving prior meeting minutes and a legal ad invoice.

• Public hearing for a variance at 11 Mulpus Road regarding a storage shed setback (Section 3.1.2.C.2)
• Discussion of a possible duplex building on Great Road (Parcel 78 A 2)
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 19, 2022
• Approval of legal ad invoice for variance at 154 & 156 Ayer Road

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a variance for a storage shed at 11 Mulpus Road. The board also discussed a proposed duplex on Great Road and approved administrative payments and previous minutes.

• Approved variance for storage shed at 11 Mulpus Road regarding minimum yard setbacks (5-0)
• Approved December 19, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved $120.38 legal ad invoice from Lowell Publishing Group (5-0)

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to review bills and minutes. The body will discuss protecting basement storage items following recent flooding and the potential hiring of a program and field manager.

• Discussion of purchasing ball bins for basement storage
• Discussion of hiring a program and field manager
• Updates on Summer in Shirley, Shirley Youth Basketball, and Penguins Swim Team
• Updates on Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball and Youth Soccer
• Discussion of MA Youth Soccer League coaching opportunities

The Recreation Commission approved a budget of up to $1,000 for basement storage ball bins. The commission also approved the minutes from the January 17, 2023 meeting and authorized the signing of bills.

• Approved up to $1,000 for ball bins (Unanimous)
• Approved January 17, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Authorized Linda Cournoyer to sign bills (Unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a public hearing regarding National Grid's proposal to prune or remove 92 town-owned trees. The board will also discuss budget hearings, traffic enforcement, and a memorandum of understanding with the Shirley Water District.

• Public hearing for National Grid to remove or prune 92 town-owned trees on streets including Lancaster Rd, Center Rd, and Ayer Rd
• Application for one-day liquor license for Marissa Rivera and Austen Mackey Center
• MOU between Shirley Water District and Town of Shirley regarding a police department generator at Heylinger Tank
• Opening of Annual Town Meeting Warrant (January 31, 2023 – February 28, 2023)
• Senior Work-Off approval for Hans Onsager, Deborah Seeley, and Marie Elwyn

The Select Board approved a trial pickup process for Lura A. White School and authorized several treasury warrants. The board also appointed senior work-off applicants and approved a one-day liquor license. A vote on the National Grid Tree Maintenance Program was tabled for further review.

• Appointed all Senior Work-Off Applicants (3-0)
• Approved one-day liquor license for Marissa Rivera and Austen Mackey (3-0)
• Approved continuation of the Wild and Rivers Grant for the Greenway Committee (3-0)
• Approved Lura A. White School pickup process change on a trial basis (3-0)
• Tabled vote on National Grid Tree Maintenance Program for further review
• Approved generator installation on Shirley Water District property for Police communications
• Approved Treasury Warrants W23-30 ($207,571.73), PRW23-14 ($118,319.05), W23-30 No Check ($32,619.21), and W23-29 Veterans ($207.13)

Transportation Action Committee

The Traffic Advisory Subcommittee is meeting to review traffic studies and road conditions. The committee will also discuss its mission statement and potential recommendations for the Select Board.

• Lura A. White traffic
• MRPC Traffic Studies presented by George Snow
• DPW road conditions
• Speed enforcement actions
• Committee mission statement and goals

Transportation Action Committee

The Shirley Traffic Advisory Committee will meet to discuss traffic studies from the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission, review information from the Department of Public Works, and consider speed enforcement actions. The committee will also work on its mission statement and goals, and develop recommendations for the Select Board.

• MRPC Traffic Studies presentation by George Snow and Brad Harris
• Discussion of information presented by DPW
• Speed Enforcement Actions
• Committee Mission Statement/Goals
• Recommendations and Action items to be made to the Select Board

Open Space & Recreation

The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee will meet to finalize the draft executive summary and the full draft of the Open Space and Recreation Plan. The committee will also receive an update on Community Preservation Act approval from Town Meeting. The meeting is scheduled to last 30 minutes.

• Finalize draft executive summary of the Open Space and Recreation Plan
• Finalize full draft of the Open Space and Recreation Plan document
• Community Preservation Act update following Town Meeting approval
• Approval of minutes from November 2022 meeting

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider trash abatements, discuss and possibly vote on recycling center fees, and review a variance request for a shed at 11 Mulpus Road. Ongoing enforcement actions include code violations at 154 Great Road and septic non-compliance at 66 Great Road and 98 Leominster Road.

• Trash abatements – review and approve
• ZBA application for 11 Mulpus Road – shed variance for minimum yard setbacks
• Recycling center fees – discussion and possible vote
• 154 Great Road, Unit 6 – non-compliance code violations
• 66 Great Road and 98 Leominster Road – septic system non-compliance

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review revenues and expenditures and discuss the budget schedule for FY2023. The body will also consider a vote on a letter of support for a Mass Cultural Council Grant.

• Discussion on Mass Cultural Council Grant and possible vote on Letter of Support
• Review of FY2023 budget schedule
• Discussion regarding savings accounts
• Town Administrator's report on revenues and expenditures

Transportation Action Committee

The Traffic Advisory Subcommittee is meeting to review traffic studies and specific road concerns. The body will discuss goals and prepare recommendations for the Select Board.

• MRPC Traffic Studies presented by George Snow
• Lura A. White Traffic
• Speed Enforcement Actions
• Committee Mission Statement and Goals
• Recommendations for the Select Board

Historical Commission

The Shirley Historic District Commission will meet to approve minutes from October 2022 and receive an update on Community Preservation Act adoption. The main business is reviewing and voting on three Certificate of Appropriateness applications: painting the exterior of 24 Brown Road and installing solar panels at 8 and 17 Parker Road.

• Update on status of Community Preservation Act adoption by town
• Review and approve COA application by Valerie Hillier for painting exterior at 24 Brown Road
• Review and approve COA application by Gawain and Sara Thomas for solar panels at 8 Parker Road
• Review and approve COA application by Robert Adam for solar panels at 17 Parker Road

The Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for exterior painting at 20 and 24 Brown Road. A request for solar panel installation at 8 Parker Road remains under review pending a final installation plan.

• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved COA #2023-2 for exterior painting at 20 and 24 Brown Road (unanimous)
• Continued review of COA 2023-1 for solar panels at 8 Parker Road pending final installation plan

Greenway Committee

The Shirley Greenway Committee will review a land prioritization strategy document and discuss riverfront parcels with a Mass DFG representative. They will also receive updates on the Fredonian Nature Center restoration project, the Shirley Native and Invasive Plant Network, and the Open Space and Recreation Plan. Additionally, the committee will consider a trails document revision and a new MassTrails grant round.

• Land Prioritization / Review Strategy Document and Action Items
• Riverfront Parcels / Meeting with Anne Gagnon, Mass DFG
• Fredonian Nature Center / Ecological Restoration and ADA Implementation Project Update
• Shirley Native and Invasive Plant (SNIP) Network / Update
• 2023 MassTrails Program: New Grant Round Open

Hazen Memorial Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve December minutes, hear the Treasurer's Report, and receive the Director's Report. The Director will discuss endowment fund program ideas, lamps for the reading area, and any other unforeseen business. The meeting will conclude with invoice review and signing.

• Endowment Fund Program Ideas
• Lamps for reading area
• Approve December meeting minutes
• Treasurer's Report
• Review and sign invoices

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will review and approve bills and previous meeting minutes. They will discuss cleaning out old files and protecting items in basement storage after recent flooding caused damage, including possibly purchasing ball bins. Updates will be provided on Summer in Shirley, Shirley Youth Basketball, Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball, Shirley Youth Soccer, Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer, and the Penguins Swim Team.

• Discuss protecting basement storage items after recent flooding damage
• Consider purchasing ball bins
• Summer in Shirley update with Steve Stern
• Shirley Youth Basketball season-end procedures and reimbursement for 2 basketballs
• Updates on Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball, Shirley Youth Soccer, Ayer Shirley Youth Soccer, and Penguins Swim Team

The Commission approved the payment of bills and the minutes from the January 3, 2023 meeting. Members discussed registration dates for youth sports and updated camp documentation requirements. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved signing of bills (Unanimous)
• Approved January 3, 2023 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Board of Health

The Shirley Board of Health will hear updates on a sewer system at 98 Leominster Rd. and a recirculating sand filter at Birchwood Hills. The board will also discuss non-compliance at 154 Great Road and a septic system at 66 Great Road.

• Kevin Hill – 98 Leominster Rd. – Update of sewer system
• Birchwood Hills - Discuss/Update- Recirculating sand filter
• 154 Great Road – Unit 6 – Non Compliance
• 66 Great Road – Septic System
• National Grid invoice $10.62

Conservation Commission

The Commission will review the December 13, 2022 minutes and address new wetlands business. Discussion items include a Certificate of Compliance for 135 Hazen Road and the Lake Shirley Lake Management Annual Report. Other topics involve Longley Acres, land management materials, and various grant opportunities.

• Certificate of Compliance request for 135 Hazen Road (Lot 4) by Benjamin Builders
• Lake Shirley Lake Management Annual Report 2021 – 2022
• License Agreements for House, Barn, and Hay Fields at Longley Acres
• Building Permit discussion for 35 Fredonian Street by Apple Valley Homes, LLC
• MassTrails Grants proposal deadline of February 1, 2023

The Commission approved a Certificate of Compliance for a project at 135 Hazen Road and authorized the drafting of a MassTrails grant proposal. The meeting on January 24, 2023, was cancelled.

• Approved December 13, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 135 Hazen Road (6-0)
• Approved Gaynor Bigelbach to draft a MassTrails grant proposal (6-0)
• Cancelled January 24, 2023 meeting (5-0)

Council on Aging

This is a procedural meeting of the Shirley Council on Aging. The agenda includes the Secretary’s Report, Director’s Report, program planning, and other business. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Secretary’s Report
• Director Report
• Program planning

Select Board

The Shirley Select Board will vote on changing the one-way direction of School Street and on a letter of support for a Mass Cultural Council grant. The board will also hear the Town Administrator's report on a $500,000 Complete Streets grant, a $200,000 funding decrease from the Department of Corrections, and other items. Additionally, the board will approve applicants for the Senior Work-Off program.

• Vote to change one-way direction of School Street
• Vote on Mass Cultural Council Technical Assistance and Feasibility Grant letter of support
• Complete Streets $500,000 grant report
• Department of Corrections $200,000 funding decrease report
• Senior Work-Off program approval of 11 applicants

The Select Board approved the appointment of 11 senior work-off applicants and a grant application for Town Hall accessibility. A vote on making School Street one-way was tabled until January 30, 2023.

• Appointed 11 senior work-off applicants (2-0)
• Approved Mass Cultural Council's Technical Assistance and Feasibility Grant application (2-0)
• Tabled vote for changing School Street to one-way (2-0)
• Approved Warrant W23-28 no check for $2,903.03 (2-0)
• Approved Warrant W23-28 for $132,405.69 (2-0)
• Approved Warrant W23-28 Veterans for $6,837.89 (2-0)
• Approved Warrant 10/18/22 Pitney Bowes Wir for $2,000 (2-0)

Communication Committee

The committee will meet to discuss regrouping and establish a plan for the remainder of fiscal year 2023. The agenda contains no specific project proposals or official decisions.

• Regrouping discussion
• Plan for the rest of FY23

Transportation Action Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes for any prior discussion or decisions.

• No agenda items listed

The committee reviewed a proposed student drop-off plan for Lura White Elementary School and discussed police traffic enforcement data. The town was awarded a $500,000 Complete Streets grant for improvements including Front Street. No formal votes were taken on the school plan or the committee's mission statement.

• Awarded $500,000 Complete Streets grant for street improvements (including Front St)
• Secured $19,000 MA Highway Safety Division grant for traffic safety
• Tabled approval of Lura White Elementary School drop-off plan pending Select Board approval
• Tabled decision on placement of new portable traffic radar recorder until Jan. 10, 2023
• Tabled mission statement and formal goals pending member review

Recreation Commission

The Shirley Recreation Commission is holding a general meeting to review and approve bills, discuss file cleanup including basketball and soccer registrations, and receive updates on several youth programs. The agenda is routine, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and approve bills
• Discuss cleaning out files including basketball and soccer registrations
• Updates on Soccer ASYS & SYS
• Updates on Summer in Shirley, Penguins Swim Team, Shirley Youth Basketball, and Ayer Shirley Youth Basketball

The Recreation Commission unanimously approved the signing of bills. The commission also reviewed registration numbers for the Penguins Swim Team and ASYS.

• Approved nomination of Linda Coumoyer to sign bills (Unanimous)