Boxford public meetings in 2021

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board will consider forming a Regional School District Planning Committee and appointing David Harris as Interim Inspector of Buildings. The board will also review the Town Administrator's report on surplus declaration, a Community Compact IT Grant contract for online permitting software, and 2023 goals. The meeting includes routine items and an executive session on real property negotiations.

• Consider approval of Regional School District Planning Committee
• Consider appointment of David Harris as Interim Inspector of Buildings
• Declaration of Surplus
• Approval of Community Compact IT Grant contract for online permitting software
• Executive session on real property purchase, exchange, lease, or value

The Select Board voted 3-2 to form a Regional School District Committee to investigate regionalization of the Tri-Town elementary schools, despite concerns about losing local control over budgets and curricula. The board also unanimously appointed David Harris as interim Inspector of Buildings and Sam Joslin as alternate, approved surplus disposal and a Community Compact IT Grant, and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Formed Regional School District Committee (3-2: Stickney, Perkins, Jessel yes; Costello, Nay no)
• Approved David Harris as interim Inspector of Buildings until Jan 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved Sam Joslin as alternate Inspector of Buildings until Jan 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Declared aged technology and obsolete equipment as surplus (5-0)
• Authorized signing of Community Compact IT Grant for online permitting software (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 8, 2021 as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Nov 22, 2021 as amended (5-0)

Board of Health

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available information is the meeting date and body name. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any details.

The Boxford Board of Health approved December bills totaling $61,485.65, waived a penalty for Waste Management, and accepted the Health Director's FY2022 contract. The board decided to keep the mask mandate in place despite a request to consider lifting it. No decision was made on forming a waste stream task force, which will be discussed at the next meeting.

• Approved December bills totaling $61,485.65 (unanimous)
• Approved forgoing outstanding penalty to Waste Management for missed trash pick-ups (unanimous)
• Approved Health Director's contract for FY2022 (unanimous)
• Kept mask mandate in place (no vote recorded)

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board will consider appointing a full-time patrol officer and a reserve patrol officer, approve a new precinct map, discuss regional school district planning, and receive updates on municipal aggregation, parks, opioid settlements, and investments. The meeting is held virtually and includes several discussion items.

• Appointment of Robert Smith as Full-Time Patrol Officer
• Appointment of Deven Fiandaca as Reserve Patrol Officer
• Approval of new Boxford Precinct Map with Town Clerk Robin Phelan
• Discussion with Council on Aging Director Pam Blaquiere
• Consideration of Regional School District Planning Committee

The Select Board unanimously appointed Deven Fiandaca as Reserve Officer and Robert Smith as Full Time Patrol Officer. The Board also unanimously approved the new precinct map and boundary descriptions for redistricting. A vote on the Regional District Planning Committee was postponed to the next meeting, and the Board voted to join the State Opioid Settlement.

• Appointed Deven Fiandaca as Reserve Officer, term ending June 30, 2023 (4-0, Costello absent)
• Appointed Robert Smith as Full Time Patrol Officer, term ending December 7, 2022 (4-0, Costello absent)
• Approved new precinct map and legal boundary descriptions for redistricting (4-0, Costello absent)
• Voted to join State Opioid Settlement and authorized Town Administrator to submit participation forms (5-0)
• Postponed vote on Regional District Planning Committee proposal to next meeting

Select Board

The agenda for the Boxford Select Board meeting on November 22, 2021, could not be retrieved. The linked PDF file was not found on the town website, so no agenda items or decisions can be reported.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The agenda for this meeting is empty; no items are listed for discussion or decision. The only guidance is to review the minutes.

The Boxford Zoning Board of Appeals granted a special permit to Brian O'Connor for garage space for more than three vehicles at 39A Adams Road, in accordance with the most recent plans. The board continued three other cases to December 16, 2021: Willow Road (Toll Brothers Inc.), Cole School, and Spofford Pond School, due to lack of information from the Conservation Commission or ongoing review. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Granted special permit for garage space for more than three vehicles at 39A Adams Road (unanimous)
• Continued Willow Road special permit to December 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Cole School special permit to December 16, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Spofford Pond School special permit to December 16, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of Health

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Board approved a $400 fee for the new Waste Water Treatment Plant Regulation and amended Chapter 202 to require locating private wells within 100 feet of new or replaced utility poles. It also approved a major earth filling permit for 10 Elm Street, tabled a fine decision for Waste Management, and kept the mask order in place. Minutes and bills totaling $66,659.28 were approved.

• Approved October 20, 2021 meeting minutes unanimously
• Approved October bills payable totaling $66,659.28 unanimously
• Tabled penalty assessment for Waste Management's missed pick-up at 6 Mill Road until next meeting
• Approved amended text in Chapter 202 requiring private wells within 100 feet of new/replaced utility poles to be shown on map
• Established Waste Water Treatment Plant Regulation fee at $400.00
• Approved major earth filling permit for 10 Elm Street under Regulation 205-5
• Agreed to keep mask order in place
• Agreed to start mental health discussion with students and seniors in town

Sustainability Committee

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is a note directing readers to review the minutes, so no decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

• No agenda items listed

The Sustainability Committee heard a presentation from Good Energy on developing Boxford's municipal electricity aggregation plan. The committee voted unanimously to name the program 'Boxford Community Electricity' and discussed flexibility in product offerings and renewable energy content. Next steps include Good Energy delivering a draft plan for committee comments, followed by a Select Board public review period and DPU approval.

• Voted to name the aggregation program 'Boxford Community Electricity' (unanimous)
• Agreed to make the draft plan available at the Boxford Library
• Discussed outreach via cable channel, Facebook group, and flyers at village stores

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board is meeting virtually to conduct routine business, including a public hearing on a National Grid pole petition, introducing a new firefighter, and considering a Cultural Arts Committee appointment. The board will also review the conceptual design for a roundabout at Washington and Main Streets as part of the Rt. 133 TIP project, and consider liquor license renewals for two local establishments.

• Public hearing on National Grid pole petition Plan No. 30443795 on Glen Forest Drive
• Introduction of new career firefighter Calum Tilston
• Appointment of Susan McCraine to Cultural Arts Committee
• Presentation of Rt. 133 TIP project: Washington St and Main St roundabout conceptual design
• Liquor license renewals for Far Corner Golf and Boxford Community Kitchen

The Boxford Select Board unanimously approved National Grid's petition to relocate a utility pole at 41 Glenn Forest Dr. to town property, with no cost to the town. The board also unanimously appointed Susan McCraine to the Boxford Cultural Council through June 30, 2024. A presentation on the Route 133/Main St. intersection design was discussed, with the town engineer recommending a roundabout, but no decision was made.

• Approved National Grid pole relocation petition (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan McCraine to Boxford Cultural Council (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 27, 2021 as amended (unanimous)

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board is meeting virtually to enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation in response to an unfair labor charge filed by Teamster Local Union 25 (case MUP-21-8763). No other business is on the agenda, and the meeting is expected to adjourn after the executive session.

• Executive session to discuss strategy on Teamster Local Union 25 unfair labor charge MUP-21-8763
• Virtual meeting via Zoom with audio and video recording
• Next meeting scheduled for November 8, 2021

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Boxford Zoning Board of Appeals meeting has no published agenda. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Boxford Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to continue all four cases on its agenda to later dates. Cases 1020, 1022, and 1024 were continued to November 18, 2021, and case 1014 was continued to November 10, 2021, for further discussion. No final decisions were made on any of the applications.

• Continued Case #1020 (Cole School, 26 Middleton Road) to November 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Case #1022 (Spofford Pond School, 31 Spofford Road) to November 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Case #1024 (39A Adams Road) to November 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Case #1014 (Willow Road) to November 10, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board will hold public hearings on National Grid pole petitions, vote on granting an easement to National Grid, appoint a Cultural Arts Committee candidate, authorize bond issuance, and review ARPA Committee recommendations. The meeting also includes routine items and an executive session on police union collective bargaining.

• National Grid pole petition hearings for Main Street, 295 Main St, and 407 Main Street
• Vote to authorize grant of easement to National Grid at 10 Elm St
• Vote to appoint Sydney Love to Cultural Arts Committee
• Vote to authorize bond issuance for Treasurer/Tax Collector
• Review of ARPA Committee recommendations

The Select Board approved the sale of $6,960,000 in general obligation bonds to Piper, Sandler & Co., with a true interest cost of 1.75% and a premium of $574,213.05. The board also approved $419,510 in ARPA-funded expenditures for various town needs, including a generator and a medical response pilot program. Additionally, they approved National Grid pole installation plans, a grant of easement for 10 Elm St., the appointment of Sydney Love to the Cultural Arts Council, and several routine items.

• Approved $6.96M bond sale to Piper, Sandler & Co. (5-0)
• Approved $419,510 in ARPA expenditures (5-0)
• Approved National Grid pole plans at 85, 295, and 407 Main St. (4-0-1 abstention)
• Approved grant of easement to National Grid for 10 Elm St. (5-0)
• Appointed Sydney Love to Cultural Arts Council (5-0)
• Approved sign request for West Boxford Improvement Society Winter Fest (5-0)
• Approved snow plowing rates as proposed (5-0)
• Approved minutes of September 13th (5-0)

Board of Health

There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Board of Health approved two septic system variances: one for 5 Great Pond Drive allowing a leaching facility 100 feet from a well and wetland where 150 feet is required, contingent on wetland delineation and a nitrogen reduction system; and one for 24A Lily Pond Road allowing reduced separation distances from a reservoir, with a deed restriction on a garbage grinder. The board also approved minutes and bills, discussed a hydrogeological report for The Willows project, and tabled a decision on lifting the mask mandate until the next meeting.

• Approved variance for 5 Great Pond Drive to allow leaching facility 100 ft from well and wetland (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 24A Lily Pond Road with deed restriction on garbage grinder (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 29, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved VNA bill of $1,650.00 from September 6, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved October bills totaling $64,541.00 (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on lifting mask mandate until next meeting

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board will hold a virtual meeting on October 12, 2021, to discuss and vote on a Zone 1 easement agreement for public water supply at 14 Elm Street. They will also meet with Alicia Caron, a candidate for the Council on Aging, receive updates from public safety departments including a medical response pilot program and a possible hiring freeze lift, and review the town's precinct map.

• Vote on easement agreement for public water supply at 14 Elm Street
• Meeting with Council on Aging candidate Alicia Caron
• Update on Medical Response Pilot Program
• Consider lifting hiring freeze to hire part-time, per diem dispatcher
• Review and approval of Boxford Precinct Map

Board of Health

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any prior actions or discussions.

The Boxford Board of Health approved variances for a septic system at 15 King Richard Drive, an amended Town Code 205 for earth removal/filling, a beaver trapping permit for Middleton Road, and a letter to the superintendent regarding school mask guidance. The board also approved September bills, meeting minutes, a 2022 contract with Weston & Sampson, and reorganized its leadership. No decisions were made to lift the town's mask mandate.

• Approved September bills totaling $62,816.08, excluding a $1,650 invoice (unanimous)
• Approved variances for septic system at 15 King Richard Drive (unanimous)
• Approved amended Town Code 205 on earth removal/filling (unanimous)
• Approved beaver trapping permit for Middleton Road (unanimous)
• Approved motion to prepare letter to Superintendent Mike Harvey on school mask guidance (unanimous)
• Approved Weston & Sampson contract for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved K. Longo to sign Weston & Sampson contract (unanimous)
• Reorganized board: D. Taylor as Chairman, A. Constan as Vice Chair (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

There is no agenda available for the September 28, 2021, meeting of the Boxford Zoning Board of Appeals. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Boxford Zoning Board of Appeals approved the removal of two 22-inch caliper maple trees at 10 Elm Street, with replacement by two 3.5-inch caliper maples at the same location. The board also continued three cases to October 28, 2021: Cole School (26 Middleton Road), Spofford Pond School (31 Spofford Road), and Willow Road (Toll Brothers Inc.), all due to inadequate information or ongoing review.

• Approved removal of two 22-inch maple trees at 10 Elm Street, replaced by two 3.5-inch maples (unanimous)
• Continued Case #1020 (Cole School) to October 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Case #1022 (Spofford Pond School) to October 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Case #1014 (Willow Road) to October 28, 2021 (unanimous)

Sustainability Committee

There is no agenda available for this meeting. The record indicates that there are no items scheduled for discussion or decision.

The Sustainability Committee discussed ongoing projects, including the signed contract with Good Energy for municipal aggregation and a plan to transfer roughly $150k in accumulated solar net-metering credits to Masco, with quarterly adjustments to prevent future buildup. Members also reviewed a National Grid fleet electrification program and Green Community grant deadlines, and volunteered to meet with the school superintendent to pursue energy-saving projects. No formal votes were taken; all items were discussion and updates.

• Contract with Good Energy for municipal aggregation approved by Select Board (noted)
• Plan for one-time transfer of ~$150k solar credits to Masco discussed
• Schedule Z to be adjusted quarterly to prevent credit buildup
• Volunteers to meet with School Superintendent on energy projects (Mark, Holly, Gary)

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board is meeting to consider appointments to the Boxford Elementary School Committee and the Masco School Committee, discuss the Boxford Park Program's leadership and summer 2022 location, and approve a license agreement for an environmental assessment at 27 Main Street. The board will also review several administrative items, including a personnel services agreement, a one-day alcohol permit, and a municipal aggregation services agreement.

• Appointment of new member to Boxford Elementary School Committee
• Appointment of new member to Masco School Committee (Boxford members)
• Discussion of Boxford Park Program leadership and summer 2022 location
• License Agreement for 27 Main Street environmental assessment
• Approval of Personnel Services Agreement for Inspector of Buildings

The Boxford Select Board held a virtual meeting on September 27, 2021, and took several unanimous votes. They approved a municipal aggregation services agreement with Good Energy, which will allow residents to opt out and potentially save on electric costs while adding renewable energy. The board also approved a license agreement for an environmental assessment at 27 Main St., an employment agreement for the Inspector of Buildings, a one-day alcohol sale permit, and signs for the Wildcat 5K run. Appointments were made to the Boxford Elementary School Committee and the Masco School Committee.

• Approved municipal aggregation services agreement with Good Energy (unanimous)
• Approved license agreement for environmental assessment at 27 Main St. (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement for Inspector of Buildings Peter Delaney, term Oct 18, 2021 to Oct 17, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved one-day alcohol sale permit for private property at 7 Elm St. (unanimous)
• Approved signs for Danvers YMCA Wildcat 5K Run (unanimous)
• Appointed Briana Erickson to Boxford Elementary School Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Joe McLean to Masco School Committee (unanimous)
• Approved minutes as amended (unanimous)

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board will hold a virtual meeting with a proclamation to name Jim Locke Field, an update from the Masco School Committee on contract negotiations, and a presentation on a Conservation Restriction for the Willows. The board will also discuss and vote on ARPA funds for a Health Department Administrative Assistant, a 1-day alcohol distribution permit for True North Ale on town property, and approval of Danvers YMCA Wildcat 5k Run signs. An executive session is scheduled for strategy on negotiation and litigation with non-union personnel.

• Proclamation for naming Jim Locke Field
• Masco School Committee contract negotiations update
• Conservation Restriction for the Willows presentation
• Vote on ARPA funds for Health Department Administrative Assistant
• 1-day alcohol distribution permit on town property for True North Ale

The Boxford Select Board voted unanimously to increase the Health Department Administrative Assistant position from 24 to 34 hours per week, funded with ARPA funds through June 2022, after which the need will be reevaluated. The board also approved a one-day alcohol distribution permit for True North Ale on town property. A proclamation was read naming the ball field at Boy Scout Park 'Jim Locke Field'.

• Approved increase in Health Dept Administrative Assistant hours from 24 to 34/week with ARPA funds until June 2022 (5-0)
• Approved one-day alcohol distribution permit for True North Ale on town property (5-0)
• Approved minutes of 8/30/21 as amended (5-0)
• Moved into Executive Session (5-0)

Board of Health

The agenda for the Boxford Board of Health meeting on September 1, 2021, is unavailable. The document states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes for details on what was discussed or decided.

The Board of Health approved conditional variances for a septic system at 316 Ipswich Road, allowing reduced setbacks from wetlands and wells. It also voted to reinstate the indoor mask mandate from May 2020, with a 3-1 vote (R. Hodge, R. Fahrner, D. Taylor in favor; A. Constan against). The board approved a $1,900 deduction from Waste Management's bill for missed pickups and accepted July and August bills totaling $72,870.37.

• Granted conditional variances for septic system at 316 Ipswich Road (unanimous)
• Reinstated indoor mask mandate from May 2020 (3-1)
• Approved $1,900 deduction from Waste Management bill for breach of contract (unanimous)
• Approved July bills payable of $67,670.37 (unanimous)
• Approved August bills payable of $5,200.00 (unanimous)
• Approved motion supporting DESE mask mandate for K-12 students until Oct 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved motion recommending Apple Festival organizers require masking (unanimous)
• Tabled amendment to Town Code 205, Earth Removal/Filling Project

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board will appoint Recreation Committee candidates, vote on dedicating the softball field at Boy Scout Park for James Locke, and sign a useful life document for fire truck pumper tanker financing. The Town Administrator will report on several projects, including the Center at 10 Elm, ARPA Committee, and the 2021 Road Paving Plan. An executive session will cover land acquisition at 27 Main Street and collective bargaining.

• Appoint Recreation Committee candidates Kim Putney and Lisa Donahue
• Vote on dedicating softball field at Boy Scout Park for James Locke
• Sign useful life document for fire truck pumper tanker financing
• Town Administrator report on Center at 10 Elm, ARPA, and road paving
• Executive session on land acquisition at 27 Main Street and police union bargaining

The Boxford Select Board unanimously approved naming the baseball field at Boy Scout Park 'Jim Locke Field' in honor of James Locke and authorized Tim Feeney to install two granite memorial benches with private funding. The board also unanimously approved changing the park sign wording to 'Gifted to the Town by the Boxford Boy Scouts in 1961'. Additionally, the board appointed two new Recreation Committee members and voted to declare a 20-year useful life for a fire truck pumper tanker to support bond financing.

• Appointed Kimberly Putney to Recreation Committee until June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Appointed Lisa Donahue to Recreation Committee (5-0)
• Approved changing Boy Scout Park sign wording to 'Gifted to the Town by the Boxford Boy Scouts in 1961' (5-0)
• Named baseball field at Boy Scout Park 'Jim Locke Field' and authorized memorial benches (5-0)
• Declared 20-year useful life for fire truck pumper tanker for bond financing (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 19, 2021 (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Boxford Zoning Board of Appeals met virtually and voted unanimously to continue three cases to September 28, 2021: the Cole School parking lot (Case #1020), a project at 31 Spofford Road (Case #1022), and a Toll Brothers project on Willow Road (Case #1014). The board also voted unanimously to amend the decision for Case #1021 (17 Georgetown Road) to correct an error regarding heating. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued Case #1020 (Cole School, 26 Middleton Road) to September 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Case #1022 (31 Spofford Road) to September 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Case #1014 (Willow Road, Toll Brothers) to September 28, 2021 (unanimous)
• Amended decision for Case #1021 (17 Georgetown Road) to correct heating error (unanimous)

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board is meeting virtually to discuss stray voltage issues on Pye Brook with National Grid, consider appointing a new member to the Boxford Elementary School Committee, and appoint a local building inspector. The board will also review a Greenbelt cycling event and discuss forming an ARPA committee.

• Discussion of Pye Brook stray voltage issues with National Grid
• Consider appointment of new member to Boxford Elementary School Committee
• Appointment of local building inspector with offer letter
• Consider Greenbelt Annual Cycling Ride on September 18, 2021
• Discussion of ARPA Committee

The Boxford Select Board made several appointments and approvals. They unanimously appointed Peter Delaney as the Town Local Building Inspector, appointed Kimberly Nguyen to the Boxford Elementary School Committee (with the school committee voting 3-1), and appointed members to the ARPA Advisory Committee. They also approved the Essex County Greenbelt cycling ride on September 18th, contingent on police chief approval regarding the Apple Festival.

• Appointed Peter Delaney as Local Building Inspector (5-0)
• Appointed Kimberly Nguyen to Boxford Elementary School Committee (5-0; school committee voted 3-1)
• Appointed Matt Coogan, Kathleen Benevento, Mary Anne Nay, Barbara Jessel, and Michael White to ARPA Advisory Committee (5-0)
• Approved Essex County Greenbelt cycling ride on Sept 18, contingent on police chief approval (5-0)
• Approved minutes of Aug 2 regular and executive sessions as amended (5-0)

Select Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public notice.

• No agenda items listed

The Select Board unanimously approved a 4-month pilot program to improve medical response, funded by Boxford's ARPA funds at an estimated cost of $100K-$150K. The board also created an ad-hoc ARPA Advisory Committee, waived a $50 gazebo rental fee for a local theater group, and made several appointments.

• Approved 4-month medical response pilot program funded by ARPA funds (5-0)
• Created ad-hoc ARPA Advisory Committee with FINCOM member, two Select Board members, finance director, and Town Administrator (5-0)
• Waived $50 gazebo rental fee for Boxford-based theater group (5-0)
• Appointed Stephanie Meegan to Cultural Arts, Thomas Duval to Permanent Building Committee, Keith Sampson to Sustainability Committee (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 6, 2021 as amended (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 7, 2021 as presented (5-0)
• Voted to enter executive session for land acquisition strategy (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Boxford Zoning Board of Appeals meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The Boxford Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously to continue three cases to August 25, 2021: Case #1020 (Cole School), Case #1022 (Spofford School), and Case #1014 (Willow Road, Toll Brothers Inc.). The continuances were granted because the Planning Board had not yet issued recommendations for the school cases, and the Board wanted updated plans and more information for the Willow Road project. No final decisions were made on any of the cases.

• Continued Case #1020 (Cole School) to August 25 (unanimous)
• Continued Case #1022 (Spofford School) to August 25 (unanimous)
• Continued Case #1014 (Willow Road) to August 25 (unanimous)

Board of Health

This is a procedural placeholder. The Board of Health meeting on July 21, 2021, has no published agenda, and the only instruction is to review the minutes. No decisions, discussions, or specific items are listed.

• No agenda items listed

The Board of Health unanimously approved three septic system variances for properties at 72 Spofford Road, 11 Upton Lane, and 57 Stonecleave Road, each allowing reduced setbacks or alternative testing due to site constraints. The board also approved an emergency beaver trapping permit for Lockwood Lane and increased the Health Department Administrative Assistant position to 34 hours per week, funded by the American Rescue Plan Act. Discussions on Stiles Pond algae and Waste Management were tabled or continued, with no final decisions made on those topics.

• Approved variance for 72 Spofford Road allowing leach facility 108 ft from well and 109 ft from wetlands (unanimous)
• Approved four variances for 11 Upton Lane reducing setbacks for leach area, septic/pump tank, and leach area over dig (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 57 Stonecleave Road allowing leach facility 56 ft from wetlands and accepting soil lab analysis for perc test (unanimous)
• Approved emergency beaver trapping permit for Lockwood Lane (unanimous)
• Approved increase of Health Department Administrative Assistant to 34 hours/week funded by ARPA (unanimous)
• Approved FY22 holiday list for Waste Management (unanimous)
• Approved R. Fahrner as Chair and D. Taylor as Vice Chair and COVID liaison (unanimous)

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board is holding a virtual meeting with updates from National Grid on underground electrical breaks, appointments, and town administrator reports. They will also recognize Eagle Scouts and consider approving the Apple Festival for September 18, 2021.

• Meeting with National Grid on underground electrical breaks
• Recognition of Eagle Scouts: Brady Lawlor, Luke Chadwick, Joseph Dox, Kevin Fahrner, Liam Quinlan
• Appointment of candidate for Finance Committee
• Approve Apple Festival for September 18, 2021
• Update on Library/Town Hall Move

The Boxford Select Board voted unanimously to appoint Daniel J. Volchok to the Finance Committee and to reappoint Laura Grabski to the Agricultural Commission, Christina Eckert to the Council on Aging, and Dorothy Johnson to the MASCO Regional Scholarship Committee. The board also approved the Boxford Historical Society's Apple Festival for September 18, 2021, with a rain date of September 19, waiving public safety detail fees and approving traffic and parking plans. Additionally, the board discussed National Grid's plan to replace a suspect section of underground cable on Jane Road and agreed to a follow-up meeting in September.

• Appointed Daniel J. Volchok to the Finance Committee (unanimous roll call vote).
• Reappointed Laura Grabski to the Agricultural Commission, Christina Eckert to the Council on Aging, and Dorothy Johnson to the MASCO Regional Scholarship Committee (unanimous roll call vote).
• Approved the Boxford Historical Society's Apple Festival for September 18, 2021, with rain date September 19, including temporary banner, flags on Elm St., portable toilet permits, traffic and parking plans, and waived public safety detail fees (unanimous roll call vote).
• Discussed National Grid's plan to replace about 4,000 feet of suspect underground cable on Jane Road, with work slated to begin next week.
• Agreed to hold a follow-up meeting in early September with National Grid to discuss long-term replacement of direct bury cable townwide.

Select Board

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating that the meeting is likely procedural or that no substantive business is scheduled. Residents are directed to review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Select Board unanimously voted to appoint Matthew Coogan as Town Administrator and Chief Procurement Officer for a term from July 28, 2021 to June 30, 2024, with a base salary of $132,000 per year. The appointment followed a contract offer and acceptance, and all five members voted in favor.

• Appointed Matthew Coogan as Town Administrator/Chief Procurement Officer (5-0)
• Approved employment agreement with base salary of $132,000 per year (5-0)

Select Board

This meeting has no agenda available. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any details.

The Select Board unanimously elected Barbara Jessel as Chair and Peter Perkins as Clerk/Vice Chair. The board voted unanimously to lift the hiring freeze for a Library Assistant position, allowing the library to extend hours. It also made multiple appointments to town committees and approved prior meeting minutes. The meeting ended with a unanimous vote to enter executive session to discuss employment contract negotiations.

• Elected Barbara Jessel as Select Board Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Peter Perkins as Select Board Clerk/Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Lifted hiring freeze for Library Assistant position (unanimous)
• Appointed members to Border to Boston Rail Trail, Housing Partnership, Cable TV Advisory, and Community Preservation Act committees (unanimous)
• Appointed members to Conservation Commission, Finance Committee, Historic District Commission, Lakes Ponds and Streams, Masconomet Regional Scholarship, and Permanent Building Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed members to Registrar of Voters and Sustainability Committee (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 16 and June 21, 2021 meetings, as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Executive Session minutes of June 21, 2021 (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

This meeting has no agenda available; it is procedural only. Residents should review the minutes for any prior actions or decisions.

The Boxford Zoning Board of Appeals granted a special permit to Anthony Messina for a barn on a non-conforming lot at 17 Georgetown Road, with a condition that the southern access path not be used as driveway access. The board also allowed Joseph and Anna DiPietro to withdraw their application for 39 Lily Pond Road without prejudice, and continued cases for Cole School, Spofford School, and Willow Road to July 29th.

• Granted special permit for barn at 17 Georgetown Road (unanimous)
• Condition: southern access path not used as driveway, only infrequent use
• Allowed withdrawal without prejudice of application for 39 Lily Pond Road (unanimous)
• Continued Cole School and Spofford School cases to July 29th (unanimous)
• Continued Willow Road case to July 29th (unanimous)

Board of Health

This is a procedural placeholder. The agenda states there is no agenda available, directing readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions, proposals, or discussions are listed.

The Boxford Board of Health approved a $1,600 liquidation damages assessment against Waste Management for breach of contract due to missed trash pickups, but delayed enforcement pending review of a performance improvement plan. The board also granted a septic system variance for 63 Pyebrook Lane, approved well permits for Toll Bros. with restrictions, and accepted bills and invoices. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $1,600 liquidation damages against Waste Management for breach of contract (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 63 Pyebrook Lane allowing leaching facility 115 ft from well and 101 ft from wetlands (unanimous)
• Approved well permits for Toll Bros. with restriction to agricultural use except in declared emergency (3-0-1)
• Approved bills totaling $14,553.52 (unanimous)
• Approved Waste Management invoice of $53,255.36 due July 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Held off on formal request for additional Waste Management equipment until next meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet virtually to approve union agreements for dispatchers, police secretary, and police reserve associations. The Town Administrator will provide updates on the Town Meeting and consider licenses and permissions for local community activities.

• Approval of Dispatchers and Police Secretary Association union agreement
• Approval of Police Reserve Association union agreement
• Victualler's License consideration for BAA/Stiles Pond Beach
• Permission request for Gazebo and West Library parking lot use for Community Giving Tree fundraiser

The Select Board voted 2-3 against supporting the Land Committee's unanimous decision to purchase the Russell property at 27 Main Street, so the motion failed. The board unanimously approved two union agreements (Dispatchers and Police Secretary Association, and Police Reserve Association) for July 1, 2020–June 30, 2023. It also made numerous appointments to town officer, committee, and board positions, and approved a Victualler's license for BAA/Stiles Pond Beach and a fee waiver for a Community Giving Tree event at the gazebo.

• Motion to support purchase of Russell property, 27 Main St. failed (2-3)
• Approved Dispatchers and Police Secretary Association agreement (5-0)
• Approved Police Reserve Association agreement (5-0)
• Appointed town officers and committee members for various terms (5-0)
• Approved Victualler's license for BAA/Stiles Pond Beach (5-0)
• Approved gazebo use and fee waiver for Community Giving Tree event (5-0)
• Approved Executive Session minutes of June 16, 2021 (5-0)

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board meets virtually to discuss DPW projects, consider finalists for Inspector of Buildings, and assign warrant articles for the Annual Town Meeting. The board will also review the Town Administrator's report, including a victualler's license for Ingaldsby Farm, and enter executive session for labor negotiations.

• Discussion on selection of Inspector of Buildings finalist candidates
• Assignment of warrant articles for Annual Town Meeting
• Consider Victualler's License for Ingaldsby Farm
• Update on DPW issues and projects with Town Engineer Chris Olbrot
• Executive session on negotiations for represented and non-represented employees, dispatchers, and police reserves

Select Board

This is a procedural agenda for the Boxford Select Board meeting on May 27, 2021. The agenda contains only an agenda item and a meeting materials item, with no specific decisions, discussions, or public hearings listed. The attached documents are revisions of the agenda itself, indicating no substantive business is detailed in the provided text.

• No substantive items listed; agenda is procedural only

The Select Board interviewed the two finalists for the Inspector of Buildings/Zoning Enforcement Officer position, Peter Delaney and Stephen Reposa. No decision was made on the appointment; the Board will meet on June 7th to make their selection and vote. The Board also noted that Thomas Guerino, a finalist for Town Administrator, formally withdrew his application.

• Interviewed finalists Peter Delaney and Stephen Reposa for Inspector of Buildings (no vote)
• Scheduled selection vote for Inspector of Buildings for June 7th meeting
• Noted Thomas Guerino's formal withdrawal from Town Administrator candidacy
• Scheduled June 2nd meeting to interview Town Administrator candidates
• Adjourned unanimously at 8:22 PM

Zoning Board of Appeals

This meeting has no agenda available. The only listed item states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda items listed

The Boxford Zoning Board of Appeals upheld the building inspector's decision to issue Permit 20-454 for 34 Brookview Road, resolving Case #1019. The board also continued four other cases to June 24, 2021: 17 Georgetown Road, Willow Road (Toll Brothers), Cole School, and Spofford School. All votes were unanimous.

• Upheld building permit 20-454 for 34 Brookview Road (3-0)
• Continued Case #1021 (17 Georgetown Road) to June 24, 2021 (3-0)
• Continued Case #1014 (Willow Road, Toll Brothers) to June 24, 2021 (3-0)
• Continued Case #1020 (Cole School) to June 24, 2021 (3-0)
• Continued Case #1022 (Spofford School) to June 24, 2021 (3-0)

Board of Health

The agenda for this meeting is empty; no items are listed for discussion or decision. The only guidance is to review the minutes, so this is purely procedural.

The Board of Health unanimously approved two variances for septic system setbacks, granted a soil movement permit, and allowed soil to be moved to 6 Gunnison Road without a permit. The Board also rescinded its COVID-19 eviction moratorium and face mask order, effective June 15 and May 29, 2021 respectively. Minutes and bills were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from April 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $70,704.11 (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 72 Spofford Road reducing leach field setbacks to 131 ft from well and 142 ft from wetlands (unanimous)
• Approved variance for 20 Highland Road reducing wetland setback to 70 ft, conditioned on nitrogen reduction system (unanimous)
• Granted soil movement permit for 50 Moonpenny Drive (unanimous)
• Allowed ~760 cubic yards of soil to be moved from 4 to 6 Gunnison Road without a permit, Cease & Desist remains in effect (unanimous)
• Rescinded COVID-19 eviction moratorium effective June 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Rescinded face mask order effective May 29, 2021 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board will meet jointly with the School Committee to receive an update on arsenic discovered at Cole School. The board will also close the warrant for the June 26 Annual Town Meeting, including votes on the Center at 10 Elm and a ballot exclusion, and will enter executive session to discuss land acquisition at 27 Main Street.

• Update on arsenic discovery at Cole School
• Draft warrant for June 26 Annual Town Meeting
• Vote on Center at 10 Elm
• Ballot exclusion vote
• Executive session on land acquisition at 27 Main Street

The Select Board voted unanimously to close and execute the warrant for the June 26, 2021 Annual Town Meeting, which includes articles on collective bargaining, non-union compensation, the Center at 10 Elm project, and Cole School arsenic remediation. They also placed a debt exclusion ballot question for the Center at 10 Elm on the June 29 election ballot. The Board supported additional funding for arsenic cleanup at Cole School and approved several other items, including signs for the Boxford Park Program and the Jennifer Tinney Road Race.

• Closed and executed the Annual Town Meeting warrant for June 26, 2021 (unanimous)
• Sponsored Article 2 (collective bargaining agreements) (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Article 3 (non-union compensation ranges) (unanimous)
• Sponsored Article 5 (non-union retroactive payments) (unanimous)
• Sponsored Article 8 (debt for eminent domain at 27 Main Street) (unanimous)
• Sponsored and supported Article 9 ($5.3M for Center at 10 Elm) (unanimous)
• Sponsored and supported Article 10 ($150,000 generator for Center at 10 Elm) (unanimous)
• Placed debt exclusion ballot question for Center at 10 Elm on June 29 election ballot (unanimous)

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board is meeting virtually to conduct routine town business, including a public hearing on a liquor license application, updates on the Center at 10 Elm project, and further review of the Annual Town Meeting warrant. The board will also identify finalists from screening committees for the Inspector of Buildings and Town Administrator positions, and discuss procedures for evaluating department heads. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation and negotiation strategy.

• Public hearing for liquor license application by Boxford Community Kitchen, Inc.
• Update on 'Center at 10 Elm' project with Permanent Building Committee
• Further review of Annual Town Meeting warrant for June 26, 2021
• Identification of finalists from Inspector of Buildings and Town Administrator screening committees
• Executive session on litigation (IAFF, AFWC) and negotiations

The Select Board unanimously approved a beer and wine license for Boxford Community Kitchen at 7 Elm Street. The board also appointed Fred Johnson to the Historic Districts Commission, sponsored several warrant articles for the June 26 Annual Town Meeting, and authorized the Town Engineer to approve street cuts.

• Approved beer and wine license for Boxford Community Kitchen at 7 Elm Street (unanimous)
• Appointed Fred Johnson to Historic Districts Commission/Historical Commission (unanimous)
• Sponsored and supported Article 1 (Receive Reports) (unanimous)
• Sponsored and supported Article 2 (1.5% Retroactive Increase) (unanimous)
• Recommended adoption of Article 4 (Add Juneteenth Independence Day) (unanimous)
• Sponsored and supported Article 5 (Retroactive Salary Adjustments) (unanimous)
• Sponsored and supported Article 7 (Increase to $10,400 Cost of Speed Signs) (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Engineer to approve street cuts (unanimous)

Sustainability Committee

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note stating there is no agenda and directing readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda available

The committee discussed the Massachusetts Climate Roadmap bill and its impact on future energy grants, noted ongoing negotiations for the municipal aggregation contract and solar credit agreement, and reviewed Green Community grant deadlines. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and planning-focused.

• No formal decisions or votes recorded
• Discussed Massachusetts Climate Roadmap bill signed March 26
• Noted municipal aggregation contract with Good Energy still in negotiation
• Noted solar credit agreement with Masco still in negotiation
• Reviewed Green Community grant deadlines, including Oct. 8 application due date

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board is meeting virtually to receive updates from the Police Chief on statistics and COVID traffic coverage for schools, hear progress from the Town Administrator and Inspector of Buildings screening committees, and review the latest town meeting warrant. The Town Administrator will also report on the Governor's reopening order, the 4th of July Planning Committee reappointment, and B2B Trail design funding progress.

• Update on police statistics and COVID traffic coverage for schools
• Progress reports from Town Administrator and Inspector of Buildings screening committees
• Update on town meeting warrant list
• Reappointment of 4th of July Planning Committee
• Update on B2B Trail design funding progress

Zoning Board of Appeals

This meeting has no agenda on file. The agenda text states there is no agenda available and directs readers to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda available for this meeting

The Boxford Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved two special permits for the Town of Boxford's project at 10 Elm Street, including a site plan and permission to demolish and replace an addition to a non-conforming structure, subject to conditions such as planting trees, LED lighting, and restricted hours. The board also continued three other cases to May 27, 2021, including the Cole School and Spofford Road projects, which are still under review.

• Granted special permit for site plan at 10 Elm Street (3-0)
• Granted special permit to demolish/replace addition at 10 Elm Street (3-0)
• Continued Case #1020 (Cole School) to May 27 (3-0)
• Continued Case #1022 (Spofford Road) to May 27 (3-0)
• Continued Case #1014 (Willow Road) to May 27 (3-0)

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board is meeting virtually to review the proposed FY22 budget and capital plan with the Fire Chief, discuss Town Meeting warrant articles, and consider several administrative items including a police union MOU, a Color Run permit, and a senior banner request. The meeting also includes routine items like signing warrants and approving minutes.

• Review proposed FY22 budget and capital with Fire Chief Brian Geiger
• Consider ratification of MOU with Police Patrol Teamsters Union
• Consider permission for Color Run
• Consider senior banner by Tritown Council
• Review Town Meeting warrant articles

The Boxford Select Board unanimously approved several Town Meeting warrant articles, including the omnibus capital article, CPC articles, and articles related to the Masconomet Agreement, food service contracts, the B-to-B trail, and sick leave buyback. The Board also ratified a police patrol union contract, approved the PTO Color Run, a senior banner, and a net metering agreement with Masconomet. All votes were unanimous by roll call.

• Approved Article 7, omnibus capital article (5-0)
• Approved Article 13 as presented (5-0)
• Approved Articles 15, 16, 17 regarding CPC (5-0)
• Placed Articles 21, 22, 23 (Masconomet Agreement amendments) on warrant (5-0)
• Placed Article 24 (5-year food service contracts) on warrant (5-0)
• Approved Article 27 (B-to-B trail land use) for warrant (5-0)
• Approved Article 28 (retiring employee sick leave buyback) for warrant (5-0)
• Ratified MOU with Police Patrol Teamsters Union (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

This meeting has no agenda available. The agenda text states that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes instead.

• No agenda available for this meeting

The Boxford Zoning Board of Appeals held a virtual meeting and continued all three cases on its agenda to future dates, making no final decisions. Case #1021 (17 Georgetown Road) was continued to May 27, 2021, pending a Planning Board recommendation. Case #1015 (10 Elm Street) was continued to April 27, 2021, because board members lacked updated plans. Case #1019 (34 Brookview Road) was continued to May 27, 2021, to allow for potential settlement discussions in Land Court.

• Continued Case #1021 (17 Georgetown Road) to May 27, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Case #1015 (10 Elm Street) to April 27, 2021 (unanimous)
• Continued Case #1019 (34 Brookview Road) to May 27, 2021 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Boxford Board of Health meeting on April 14, 2021, has no agenda available. The agenda text states only that there is no agenda and directs readers to review the minutes.

The Board of Health approved a variance for the Individual Sewage Disposal System at 225 Main Street, allowing the leach field to be less than 100 feet from the private well, with a minimum of 55 feet, contingent on wetland verification, bedrock well confirmation, and annual coliform testing for five years. The board also approved the meeting minutes and bills totaling $60,671.43. No other substantive decisions were made; other items were informational or discussion-only.

• Approved variance at 225 Main Street for leach field setback reduced from 100 to 55 feet from well (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 25, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $60,671.43 (unanimous)

Select Board

This is a procedural-only agenda for the Boxford Select Board meeting on April 5, 2021. It lists only the agenda and meeting materials documents, with no specific decisions, discussions, or action items provided.

The Select Board reviewed the draft warrant for the June 26, 2021 Annual Town Meeting, covering articles on capital purchases, land purchases, and other items. The Board voted unanimously to ratify a Memorandum of Understanding with the AFSCME Town Hall/Library Union and approved September 12th for the Call to Honor Triathlon, subject to Board of Health approval. It also approved a 5.29% increase in employee health insurance rates with a one-month premium holiday in September. The Board went into Executive Session to discuss litigation and land acquisition strategy.

• Ratified the Memorandum of Understanding between the Town and the AFSCME Town Hall/Library Union.
• Approved September 12th for the Call to Honor Triathlon, subject to Board of Health pre-approval.
• Approved the 5.29% employee health insurance rate increase and declared September as the premium holiday.
• Approved the minutes of March 22, 2021, and the Executive Session minutes of February 22 and March 22, 2021.
• Voted to enter Executive Session to discuss litigation (Boxford v. AFWC) and land acquisition strategy.
• Reviewed the draft Annual Town Meeting Warrant for June 26, 2021, including articles on capital purchases, land purchase at 27 Main Street, and other items.
• Deferred approval of the June 12th Tri-town Solidarity event pending feedback from the police chief.
• Discussed the Valley Road paving project and a special-order guardrail costing approximately $27K.

Board of Health

The Boxford Board of Health meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' directing readers to review the minutes for any actions taken.

The Board of Health unanimously approved the preliminary small package wastewater treatment plan for the Willows development, with conditions to be carried through to the Certificate of Occupancy. The board also approved prior meeting minutes and bills totaling $60,261.56. A motion to recommend extending the Massachusetts travel order for students until May 7 was defeated, with the board choosing to follow the state's advisory.

• Approved preliminary WWTP plan for Willows development (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Feb 17 and Mar 16 meetings (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $60,261.56 (unanimous)
• Rejected recommendation to extend travel order for students until May 7 (1-3)

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting virtually to discuss the FY22 budget with Police Chief Riter, Communications Director Warren Gould, and Fire Chief Geiger, including a capital equipment request. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom, with no in-person attendance. The board will also update the FY22 budget and address any other business.

• Meet with Police Chief Riter to discuss FY22 budget
• Meet with Communications Director Warren Gould to discuss FY22 budget
• Meet with Fire Chief Geiger to discuss FY22 budget and capital equipment request
• Update Budget FY22
• Any other business to come before the Committee

Select Board

The provided agenda for the March 22, 2021, meeting contains only procedural items and no specific topics for decision or discussion.

The Select Board voted unanimously to hold the annual town election on June 29, 2021, after the state extended the deadline. They also approved several routine items, including sign requests, appointments, and a road closure for the Valley Road culvert project. No action was taken on the FY22 non-school budget, pending Finance Committee review.

• Approved town election for June 29, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved signs for Masconomet Music Parents shredding fundraiser (5-0)
• Approved May 1 as Earth Day in Boxford and associated signs (5-0)
• Approved signs for Boxford Village Garden Club plant sale (5-0)
• Appointed Allison Hayes and Ruth Zarach as Animal Inspectors (5-0)
• Appointed James Taggart to Border to Boston Rail Trail Committee (5-0)
• Approved Valley Road closure for culvert work (5-0)
• Approved minutes of March 18, 2021 and Executive Session (4-0-1 abstention)

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board is meeting virtually to consider approving a grant application for The Center at 10 Elm, followed by an executive session to discuss strategy on acquiring real estate. The meeting is expected to be brief, with adjournment scheduled for 7:00 PM.

• Approval of application for grant for The Center at 10 Elm
• Executive session on strategy for real estate acquisition

The Select Board unanimously voted to support a Massachusetts Historical Commission preservation grant application for The Center at 10 Elm, authorizing the Town Administrator to execute a contract and preservation restriction, and the Chair to send a letter of support. The board then entered executive session to discuss real estate acquisition strategy and adjourned without further action.

• Approved support for Mass. Historical Commission grant for The Center at 10 Elm (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator to execute contract with Mass. Historical Commission (unanimous)
• Authorized Town Administrator to execute preservation restriction with Mass. Historical Commission (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to send letter of support for grant application (unanimous)
• Denied John Adams' request to stay for executive session (unanimous)
• Voted to enter executive session on real estate acquisition strategy (unanimous)
• Voted to return to open session and adjourn (unanimous)

Board of Health

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a note that no agenda is available, directing readers to review the minutes instead. No decisions or discussions are scheduled for public review.

• No agenda items listed

The Board of Health discussed and voted on the proposed septic system design flow for the 10 Elm Street project. After discussion and public comment, a motion to approve the originally proposed 1575 gpd failed. The Board then approved a flow of 1690 gpd for the project in a 3-1 roll call vote.

• Rejected a motion to approve the originally proposed design flow of 1575 gpd for 10 Elm Street (vote: 1 yes, 3 no).
• Approved a design flow of 1690 gpd for the 10 Elm Street project (vote: 3 aye, 1 no).
• Voted unanimously to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM.

Select Board

The Select Board will meet with the Permanent Building Committee to discuss potential Annual Town Meeting warrant articles, including facilities for firefighters, reboring the public water supply at the police station, and updates on Town Hall/Library repairs and the 10 Elm St. project. They will also meet with the DPW Director to discuss the FY22 budget and potential warrant articles for culvert construction and vehicle replacements. The meeting is virtual with no public attendance.

• Reboring of Public Water Supply @ Police Station
• Willow Road Culvert Construction
• Replace 2009 International Dump/Plow Truck
• Replace 2011 Chevy 3/4 Ton Pickup Truck
• Update on Town Hall/Library Repairs

Select Board

The Board of Selectmen will meet with the Permanent Building Committee to review the proposed location, use, and external appearance of the Center at 10 Elm, and receive updates on regulatory approvals, a report from the Council on Aging, and fundraising by the 10 Elm Foundation. They will also review and potentially approve the town administrator recruitment community profile and job advertisement. The Town Administrator will report on setting the Annual Town Meeting for June 26, 2021, and consider lifting the hiring freeze for a DPW position.

• Zoning review of Center at 10 Elm proposal
• Approval of Town Administrator recruitment community profile and job ad
• Vote to set Annual Town Meeting for June 26, 2021 at 10 a.m.
• Consider lifting hiring freeze for DPW position
• Update on legislation to delay Annual Town Election

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board will meet virtually to consider reinstating an Account Clerk III position, appointing a probationary full-time police officer, and reviewing the Inspector of Buildings screening process. The board will also discuss holding the Annual Town Meeting outdoors, review the Center at 10 Elm project, and consider a Victualler's License for Boxford Community Kitchen.

• Proposal to reinstate Account Clerk III position
• Consideration of Richard Owens for Probationary Full Time Police Officer
• Review final advertisement and job description for Inspector of Buildings screening
• Proposal to hold Annual Town Meeting outdoors on May 15, 2021
• Review/Approve SRO Agreement with Masconomet, Topsfield, and Middleton

The Boxford Select Board unanimously voted to reinstate the Account Clerk III position in the Treasurer's office and to appoint Richard Owens as a probationary full-time police officer. The board also approved an intermunicipal agreement for partial funding of a school resource officer, a victualler's license for the Boxford Community Kitchen, and discussed options for the Annual Town Meeting, leaning toward a late June date.

• Reinstated Account Clerk III position in Treasurer's office (5-0)
• Appointed Richard Owens as Probationary Full-Time Police Officer, term ending June 30, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved intermunicipal agreement for partial funding of a school resource officer, effective June 1, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Common Victualler's License #21-08 for Boxford Community Kitchen (5-0)
• Approved minutes of February 8, 2021, as amended (5-0)
• Approved Executive Session #1 and #2 minutes of February 8, 2021 (5-0)
• Approved Inspector of Buildings screening documents and timeline
• Discussed options for Annual Town Meeting, preferring late June date; no final decision

Board of Health

This meeting has no published agenda. The only available item is a note directing readers to review the minutes, so no specific decisions or discussions are listed.

The Board of Health voted unanimously to keep the cease-and-desist order at 283 Main Street in effect, but allowed a one-time removal of less than 500 cubic yards of material under Section 205 when weather permits. The board also approved the January 20, 2021 meeting minutes and bills totaling $83,281.54. Discussion on the DEP response regarding the Willows development pool flow was held, with a letter to be drafted, but no formal vote was taken.

• Approved January 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $83,281.54 (unanimous)
• Approved motion to allow removal of less than 500 cubic yards from 283 Main St under Section 205, keeping cease-and-desist in effect (unanimous)
• Discussed DEP response on Willows pool flow; agreed to draft letter to engineers (no vote)

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board is meeting virtually to discuss the recruitment process for a new town administrator, including the scope for a professional consultant, the charge to a screening committee, and appointment of its members. The board will also receive updates on FY22 revenues, capital projects, the 10 Elm project, and consider lifting the hiring freeze for an assistant assessor and dispatcher. Two executive sessions are scheduled for litigation and negotiation strategy.

• Discussion on recruitment process for new town administrator
• Update on FY22 revenues and capital
• Update on 10 Elm project
• Declare surplus
• Lift hiring freeze for Assistant Assessor and Dispatcher

The Select Board authorized up to $5,000 for professional consultant services to assist the Town Administrator screening committee, approved the committee's charge as amended, and appointed five members (Tim Feeney, Carol Hubbard, Joe Callahan, Alex Constan, Robert Fanning, Angela Steadman) for terms ending June 30, 2021. The board also declared a DPW truck surplus, lifted the hiring freeze for an Assistant Assessor and a part-time dispatcher, and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Authorized up to $5,000 for professional consultant services for the screening committee (5-0)
• Approved the Charge to the Town Administrator Screening Committee, as amended (5-0)
• Appointed Tim Feeney, Carol Hubbard, and Joe Callahan to the screening committee (5-0)
• Appointed Alex Constan to the screening committee (5-0)
• Appointed Robert Fanning and Angela Steadman to the screening committee (3-2)
• Declared 2011 Chevy 2500HD pickup truck as surplus for sale on Municibid (5-0)
• Lifted hiring freeze to hire Assistant Assessor and replace part-time dispatcher (5-0)
• Approved minutes of January 25, 2021 and Executive Session minutes of January 11, 2021, as amended (5-0)

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee voted unanimously to recommend the draft municipal aggregation plan to the Select Board, with typo/grammar corrections and any acceptable clarification changes. The committee also discussed potential Green Community grant projects, including HVAC electrification in schools and replacing the two oldest rooftop units at the Police Station with heat pumps.

• Recommended draft aggregation plan to Select Board (unanimous)
• Discussed Green Community grant projects for April 2022 deadline
• Agreed to set up National Grid scoping audit for school HVAC electrification
• Identified Police Station rooftop unit replacement as potential project

Board of Health

This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is a placeholder stating that no agenda is available and directing readers to review the minutes.

• No agenda available for this meeting

The Board of Health unanimously approved a revised holiday trash collection schedule proposed by Waste Management, including a town-wide flyer paid for by Waste Management. They also unanimously renewed guidance to the Tri-Town school district recommending at least 6 feet of distancing between children, with a minimum of 3 feet. The board discussed a new COVID-19 vaccination mega site in Middleton/Danvers and PFAS testing but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved December 8, 2020 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $124,585.67 (unanimous)
• Approved revised holiday trash collection schedule and flyer paid by Waste Management (unanimous)
• Renewed school distancing guidance: 6 feet preferred, 3 feet minimum (unanimous)

Select Board

The agenda for the Boxford Select Board meeting on January 11, 2021, could not be retrieved. The linked PDF file was not found on the town website, so no meeting items or decisions are available to report.

• Agenda PDF not found (file 01112021.pdf)

Select Board

This agenda contains only procedural items: the agenda itself and meeting materials. No decisions, discussions, or public hearings are listed for this meeting.

Select Board

The Boxford Select Board is meeting virtually to discuss several town matters, including an interim report from the Inspector of Buildings Screening Committee, updates on the Town Hall/Library and Center at 10 Elm projects, and potential licenses for a victualler and a junk dealer. The board will also consider agreements with Masco and Toll Brothers, and enter executive session for negotiations and litigation strategy.

• Interim report of Inspector of Buildings Screening Committee with updated job description and proposed hours
• Update on Town Hall/Library Project and Center at 10 Elm Project
• Solar IMA with Masco and MOU with Toll Brothers, LLC
• Victualler's License application for Far Corner Farm Golf Course, Inc.
• Junk License application for David Noyes, 212 Main Street