Bolton public meetings in 2025

Board of Health

The Bolton Board of Health will discuss several health‑related items, including a letter request for raw milk sales at 200 Wilder Road and updates on arsenic and lead in soil on Wattaquadock Hill Road. The board will also hear about a proposed closed‑loop geothermal well at 71 Nourse Road and a landfill well work update. Building, septic, and inspection permits will be approved as listed, and the board will record payment of $5,747.62 for the third‑quarter NABH bill.

• Letter request for raw milk sales – 200 Wilder Road
• Wattaquadock Hill Road – arsenic and lead in soil
• 71 Nourse Road – proposed closed‑loop geothermal well
• Landfill well work update
• Building permits approved for 98 Nourse Rd, 158 Still River Rd, and 2 Old Harvard Rd

The Board approved the closed-loop geothermal well proposal at 71 Nourse Road. It also approved septic permits for three new lots on Wattaquadock Hill Road and a septic system upgrade at 164 Kettle Hole Road, each with a 3‑0 vote. Building permits for renovations at 98 Nourse Road, occupancy at 158 Still River Road, and new construction at 2 Old Harvard Road were approved. The Board agreed to draft a letter confirming Bolton has no regulations prohibiting raw milk sales for the resident at 200 Wilder Road.

• Approved minutes from 12/9/25 (3‑0)
• Approved closed-loop geothermal well at 71 Nourse Road
• Approved septic permits for Lots 1‑3 Wattaquadock Hill Road with remediation language condition (3‑0)
• Approved septic system upgrade at 164 Kettle Hole Road (3‑0)
• Approved renovation permit for 98 Nourse Road (12/12/25)
• Approved occupancy permit for 158 Still River Road (12/12/25)
• Approved new construction permit for 2 Old Harvard Road (12/16/25)
• Agreed to draft letter stating Bolton has no regulations prohibiting raw milk sales for 200 Wilder Road

Select Board

The Select Board will consider and vote to accept a grant of conservation restriction from the Bolton Conservation Trust for two parcels (6.72 acres and 2.90 acres) and the Zayka Parcel (20.71 acres). The meeting also includes a library update, discussion of road acceptance for Century Mill Estates, maintenance cost discussion for the Houghton Building and Town Hall, and a series of votes to renew alcoholic beverage licenses and adopt an Environmental Preferable Procurement policy. An executive session will be held for police union contract negotiations, followed by a vote to execute the contract with Interim Chief Kimberly Barry.

• Vote to accept conservation restriction for parcels 7.C-0000-0025.4 (6.72 acres), 7.C-0000-0025.3 (2.90 acres), and Zayka Parcel (20.71 acres)
• Vote to renew multiple alcoholic beverage licenses for 2026 (on‑premise, off‑premise, Class II, etc.)
• Vote to adopt the Environmental Preferable Procurement (EPP) Policy
• Executive session for Police Union Contract Negotiations with Local 286 and related parties
• Discussion of remaining impediments to potential road acceptance for Century Mill Estates

The Select Board voted 2‑0‑1 to accept and execute grant of Conservation Restrictions for the Hazel parcels (6.72 acres and 2.90 acres) and the Zayka parcel (20.71 acres). The board also approved 2026 license renewals (except Colonial Candies), adopted an Environmental Preferable Procurement Policy, and set the 2026 meeting calendar. Additionally, the board authorized several letters (Colonial Candies, Daigneault’s Liquor, Legislature, Nashoba School District) and entered executive session to negotiate the police union contract.

• Approved Conservation Restrictions for Hazel and Zayka parcels (2‑0‑1)
• Approved 2026 license renewals (all except Colonial Candies) (unanimous)
• Approved Colonial Candies Common Victualer License contingent on package (unanimous)
• Authorized letter to Colonial Candies warning of cease‑sale if package not filed (unanimous)
• Adopted Environmental Preferable Procurement Policy (unanimous)
• Approved easements for Alta Nashoba Valley, LLC, pending Town Counsel review (unanimous)
• Approved bills/payroll warrants W26‑12 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for police union contract negotiations (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Bolton Planning Board will review a site plan for a large accessory dwelling unit, approve a cottage city distributor plan, and hold a public hearing for a special permit regarding a common driveway.

• Site plan review for 1,200 sq ft ADU at 455 Sugar Road
• Approval not required for Cottage City Distributors at 58 Main Street
• Public hearing for special permit on Wattaquadock Hill Road
• Review of Forbush Mill meeting and next steps
• Review of October 8, 2025 Planning Board minutes

The Planning Board unanimously approved a special permit for a common driveway serving five single‑family lots on Wattaquadock Hill Road. It also approved a large detached accessory dwelling unit at 455 Sugar Road, pending Conservation Commission and Board of Health approvals, and endorsed the subdivision of 58 Main Street. The board closed the public hearing on the driveway permit and adopted the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Approved large detached accessory dwelling unit at 455 Sugar Rd pending Conservation Commission and Board of Health approval; vote 5-0
• Endorsed subdivision (ANR) for Cottage City Distributors at 58 Main St; vote 5-0
• Closed public hearing on special permit for common driveway on Wattaquadock Hill Rd; vote 5-0
• Approved special permit for common driveway on Wattaquadock Hill Rd with conditions; vote 5-0
• Approved October 8, 2025 meeting minutes; vote 5-0
• Decided to prohibit construction on Saturdays

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will receive updates from Animal Control, the Veterans Agent, and the Town Clerk. The main agenda item is the Fire/EMS presentation on the FY27 budget (code 230) and an overview of capital requests. The meeting will also cover standard advisory committee business such as approving minutes.

• Animal Control – 292 (Phyllis Tower)
• Veterans Agent – 543 (Bryan Stearns)
• Town Clerk – 161, 162, 163 (Kristen Zina)
• Fire/EMS FY27 Budget – 230
• Overview of capital requests

The committee approved the Animal Control Officer, Town Clerk, Elections, Street Listings/Registrars, and Fire/EMS budgets, each passing with a 6‑0 vote. The Veterans Services budget vote was deferred to gather more information on a $2,000 line item. A capital request for Fire/EMS equipment was discussed but no vote was taken.

• Approved Animal Control Officer budget (6-0)
• Approved Town Clerk budget (6-0)
• Approved Elections budget (6-0)
• Approved Street Listings/Registrars budget (6-0)
• Approved Fire/EMS budget (6-0)
• Veterans Services budget vote deferred
• Capital request for Fire/EMS equipment discussed, no vote

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding amendments to orders of conditions and notices of intent for several private properties. The board will also discuss the 2026 Tom Denney Nature Camp and vote on the prioritization of FY27 budget goals.

• Request for amendment to grading and landscape mounds at 580 Main Street
• Vote on deck, porch, and courtyard installations at 711-713 Main Street
• Request to remove 4 trees within the wetland buffer zone at 113 Burnham Road
• Notice of Intent for a 2,400 sq. ft. pool/pool house and house addition at 443 Still River Road
• Discussion of DCR Cost-Share Program for the Taggart Forestland Parcel management plan

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will welcome two new members and discuss several agenda items. They will set goals for 2026, consider the Backyard Bolton May event, and review the Forbush Mill/Main Street zoning evaluation and the town budget. The meeting is conducted remotely via Zoom.

• Welcome new EDC members Robert Kolowich and Alan Levin
• Set goals for 2026
• Backyard Bolton May event
• Review of Forbush Mill/Main Street zoning evaluation
• Review of budget

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Public Ways Safety Committee will meet to review a previous discussion with Interim acting Police Chief Kim Barry. The committee will also address specific safety concerns regarding speed and lighting on local roads.

• Whitcomb Road speed concern
• Street light request at roundabout
• Review of meeting with Interim acting Police Chief Kim Barry
• Scheduling a meeting with the DPW Director

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will discuss an initial run-through of revenue projections, the operating budget, and capital requests. The meeting will also cover advisory business items such as transfer requests and approval of meeting minutes. No specific decisions or dollar figures are listed in the agenda.

• Initial run-through of revenue projections, operating budget, and capital requests
• Advisory business (transfer requests, meeting minutes)

The committee reviewed a request to move $71,250 from the reserve fund to the Department of Public Works for temporary water disinfection at the Public Safety Building and Library. Because the reserve fund was deemed insufficient, a motion to deny the transfer was made and approved unanimously (5-0). No other substantive actions were taken.

• Denied $71,250 transfer request to DPW for water disinfection (5-0)

Council on Aging

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 2025 meeting. A motion to add Anne Gerken as a signatory on the Senior Citizens of Bolton checking account at Clinton Savings Bank also passed unanimously. No other formal actions were recorded.

• Approved November 2025 COA minutes (unanimous)
• Added Anne Gerken to Senior Citizens of Bolton checking account (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Bolton Board of Health meeting on Dec 9, 2025 will discuss several water‑related topics, including the irrigation well source for Nashoba High School, work on a landfill well, and arsenic and lead findings on Wattaquadock Hill Road. The board will also consider new septic permits for Lots 1‑3 on Wattaquadock Hill Road and review well and water reports for 112 Nourse Road and 56 Century Mill Road. Additional items include inspection reports for 17, 23, and 25 Old Stone Circle and a letter request concerning raw milk sales at 200 Wilder Road. No bills or building permits are listed for action.

• Nashoba High School – Irrigation Well Source
• Landfill Well Work
• Wattaquadock Hill Road – Arsenic and Lead in Soil
• New septic permits for Lots 1, 2, 3 Wattaquadock Hill Road
• Well/Water reports for 112 Nourse Road and 56 Century Mill Road

The Board approved testing a construction well on the Nashoba High School site for dedicated irrigation. It also approved the $8,200 quote to replace the damaged deep well at the town landfill. The Board agreed to research how to record soil‑cleanup requirements for the Wattaquadock Hill Road property and how other towns handle raw‑milk‑sale letters. It supported adding a deed‑restriction requirement to the ADU policy for 455 Sugar Road.

• Approved testing of the construction well at Nashoba High School site
• Approved $8,200 quote to replace the deep well at the landfill
• Agreed to research documentation method for Wattaquadock Hill Road soil cleanup
• Agreed to research other towns' approaches to raw‑milk‑sale letters
• Supported requiring a deed restriction in the ADU policy for 455 Sugar Road
• Approved minutes from 10/28/25 meeting (3‑0 vote)
• Approved minutes from 11/25/25 meeting (2‑0 vote)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet via Zoom on December 8, 2025, to conduct an executive session regarding public officer discipline. The meeting will be open to the public via remote access only, with participants required to mute upon entry and state their names and addresses before speaking.

• Executive session to discuss discipline or dismissal of public officers
• Public meeting held via Zoom with mute policy and name/address requirement
• Meeting access via Zoom ID 81213303846 and passcode 268938

Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (EDTFC)

The Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee is meeting to review a draft application and discuss how to provide applicant assistance. The committee will also discuss fundraising totals and ideas, and receive feedback from the Select Board.

• Review and approval of draft application
• Discussion on posting application timeline and help process to the website
• Review of the Board of Assessors' role in helping applicants
• Discussion of funds raised to date and fundraising ideas
• Discussion regarding the Committee Chairperson

The committee approved the revised minutes from 30-Oct-25 and adopted the final version of the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund application, using Federal AGI as the income measure. It decided the application will be available only as a downloadable PDF for manual completion, with printed copies at Town Hall and the Senior Center, and approved a timeline‑and‑help document to be posted online. The Select Board will be notified of these materials, and Jeffrey Nichols was formally approved as Committee Chairperson by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved revised minutes from 30-Oct-25 (unanimous)
• Approved final application changes, including use of Federal AGI
• Decided to provide the application as a downloadable PDF only, with printed copies available
• Approved timeline and help document for posting on the EDTFC website
• Will inform the Select Board about the final application and help document
• Approved Jeffrey Nichols as Committee Chairperson (4-0 vote)

Select Board

The Select Board will vote to accept land conservation restrictions from the Bolton Conservation Trust and consider a recommendation for a streetlight on Main Street. The meeting will also include a review of town building maintenance costs and the appointment of a new Economic Development Committee member.

• Vote to accept land conservation restrictions from Bolton Conservation Trust
• Recommendation for streetlight on Main Street east of roundabout
• Review of Houghton Building and Town Hall maintenance/repair costs
• Appointment of Alan Levin to Economic Development Committee
• Approval of Bills/Payroll warrants W26-11

The board voted to add Sterling as the ninth community in the district, projecting a $834 assessment increase for FY27. The Select Board signed a contract with New England Stormwater Management for drainage work on Moderator Way. Jodie Zinna was appointed Assistant Town Clerk, starting Dec. 22. The state approved a tax rate of $18.07 on Dec. 1.

• Accepted Sterling as the 9th community in the Nashoba Regional Dispatch District (FY27 assessment increase $834)
• Signed contract with New England Stormwater Management for Moderator Way drainage inspection
• Appointed Jodie Zinna as Assistant Town Clerk, effective Dec 22
• State approved town tax rate of $18.07 on Dec 1

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will approve the November 6, 2025 minutes and consider several items, including a Boy Scout event at the town common, the opening and funding of a skating rink, and the FY2027 budget. It will also discuss sun‑shade options, a new logo, a summer camp program, and a playground grant.

• Vote on skating rink expenditure
• Discussion/vote on FY2027 Parks & Recreation budget
• Discuss/vote Boy Scout event at town common (Jan 11)
• Discussion on sun shade options
• Discussion/vote on summer camp

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review the Forbush Mill to Still River Node zoning assessment to support the town's Economic Development Plan and 2035 Master Plan goals.

• Review of Forbush Mill to Still River Node zoning analysis
• Discussion of SWOT Analysis for local development
• Consideration of mixed-use and agritourism opportunities
• Review of pedestrian improvements and DCAMM Property Development
• Meeting at 697 Main Street

The Board presented a SWOT analysis of the study area and discussed possible development options. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.; the minutes were approved on February 11 2026.

Historical Commission

The Bolton Historical Commission meeting will consider a FY27 budget request, review membership renewals, and outline a 2026 activity plan. The commission will also approve outstanding meeting minutes and set agenda items for the next meeting. Administrative items such as mail handling will be addressed.

• Membership renewals
• FY27 budget request
• 2026 activity plan
• Review and approve outstanding meeting minutes
• Identify agenda items and schedule next meeting

Conservation Commission

The Bolton Conservation Commission will consider several project applications, including septic and well installations, a deck and pool construction, and a nature camp request. The commission will discuss and vote on conservation restriction donations for the Hazel and Zayka properties. A vote on the FY27 budget is also scheduled. Additional updates on enforcement orders and trail stewardship projects will be provided.

• Notice of Intent – 903 Main Street: replacement of a septic tank and force main within a 100‑foot buffer zone.
• Request for Amendment to Order of Conditions – 98 Berlin Road: proposed installation of a new drilled well (DEP File #112‑742).
• Discussion and Vote – Conservation Restrictions for Hazel (Map 7.C‑25) and Zayka (Map 6.C‑7) properties.
• Discussion and Vote – FY27 Budget for the Conservation Commission.
• Discussion – Tom Denney Nature Camp 2026 request at Bowers Spring.

The Bolton Conservation Commission approved an Order of Conditions for the 903 Main Street septic replacement and issued a Certificate of Compliance for 0 Butternut Lane. It extended the Order of Conditions for Mallard Lane and continued hearings for projects at 98 Berlin Road, 443 Still River Road, and 711‑713 Main Street. The commission also voted to recommend that the Select Board accept conservation restrictions for the Hazel and Zayka properties.

• Approved Order of Conditions for 903 Main St (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for amendment request at 98 Berlin Rd (unanimous)
• Closed hearing for amendment request at 711‑713 Main St (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for Notice of Intent at 443 Still River Rd (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 0 Butternut Ln (unanimous)
• Extended Order of Conditions for Mallard Ln (unanimous)
• Established request for amendment to Order of Conditions for 580 Main St (unanimous)
• Recommended Select Board accept conservation restrictions for Hazel and Zayka parcels (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to establish its goals for 2026 and review its budget. The meeting also includes a welcome for new members Robert Kolowich and Alan Levin.

• Welcome of new members Robert Kolowich and Alan Levin
• Setting of 2026 goals
• Budget review

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review several property-specific requests, including a well variance for 98 Berlin Road and a drainage plan for Wattaquadock Hill Road. The board will also consider a fee increase for the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health and review landfill well work.

• Fee increase for Nashoba Associated Boards of Health
• Wattaquadock Hill Road Common Driveway Drainage Plan
• Well variance request for 98 Berlin Road
• Title 5 Status for 55 Randall Road
• Payment of $10,966.00 to R.I. Analytical for landfill annual monitoring

The Board voted 2‑0 to approve a well variance at 98 Berlin Road, allowing the well to be placed 25 ft from the property line. It also approved several septic system permits and a Dbox permit. Multiple building permits were ratified, and the Board accepted routine water‑quality reports. The next meeting is scheduled for December 9, 2025.

• Approved well variance for 98 Berlin Road (2‑0 vote)
• Approved upgrade septic permit for 190 Vaughn Hill Road
• Approved new septic permit for Lot 3 Forbush Mill Road
• Approved system expansion septic permit for 113 Still River Road ADU
• Approved Dbox permit for 29 Wheeler Road (no objections)
• Approved building permit for 41 Main Street – antenna modification
• Approved building permit for 22 Mallard Lane – new construction
• Approved building permit for 70 Vaughn Hill Road – solar installation

Select Board

The Bolton Select Board will determine the property tax classification factor for the FY 2026 tax rate. It will continue a pole hearing for National Grid and Verizon New England to install eleven jointly owned poles near Meadow Road. Additional items include a fee release request from Bolton Access Television, a membership increase for the Economic Development Committee, and votes on transfer‑station hours and Cultural Council appointments.

• Tax Classification Hearing – determine factor for FY 2026 property tax rates
• Pole Hearing – approval for eleven poles to be installed near Meadow Road by National Grid and Verizon New England
• Bolton Access Television – release of Q3 Franchise Fee $20,531.52 and Q2 Capital Quarterly payment $2,889.00
• Economic Development Committee – request to increase membership from 7 to 8 members
• Vote to change transfer station hours on Dec 24 and Dec 31, 2025 from 8 am to noon

The Select Board voted unanimously to approve National Grid and Verizon's petition to install eleven jointly owned utility poles. It also adopted a single tax rate for all property classes for fiscal year 2026, setting the residential factor at 1.000. Additional unanimous actions included releasing franchise fees to Bolton Access Television, expanding the Economic Development Committee, appointing three Cultural Council members, changing transfer station hours, and approving a payroll warrant.

• Approved installation of 11 jointly owned utility poles (unanimous roll call)
• Adopted FY2026 tax classification with Residential Factor 1.000 (unanimous roll call)
• Released $20,531.52 franchise fee and $2,889 capital payment to Bolton Access Television (unanimous roll call)
• Increased Economic Development Committee membership from 7 to 8 (unanimous roll call)
• Appointed Craig Stivers, Maureen Groudas, and Jen Durette to Cultural Council (unanimous roll call)
• Changed transfer station hours on Dec 24 and Dec 31 to 8 am–noon (unanimous roll call)
• Approved bills/payroll warrant W-26-10 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved minutes of October 16, 2025 (unanimous roll call)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a tax classification hearing to set the factor for the FY 2026 property tax rate. A pole hearing will consider the installation of eleven jointly owned poles near Meadow Road by National Grid and Verizon New England. The Board will vote on a grant of conservation restriction for two parcels totaling 9.62 acres to the Bolton Conservation Trust. Additional items include updates from the Assessors Department, Economic Development Committee, and a request to change transfer station hours.

• Tax classification hearing to determine property tax factor for FY 2026
• Pole hearing for installation of 11 poles near Meadow Road by National Grid and Verizon New England
• Vote to grant conservation restriction on Parcel A (2.90 acres) and Parcel B (6.72 acres) to Bolton Conservation Trust
• Release of Q3 franchise fee $20,531.52 and Q2 capital quarterly payment $2,889.00
• Vote to change transfer station hours on Dec 4 and Dec 31, 2025 from 8 am to noon

The Select Board voted unanimously to approve National Grid and Verizon's petition to install eleven jointly owned utility poles and to set the Residential Factor at 1.000 with a corresponding CIP shift of 1.000 for FY2026 tax rates. The board also released a $20,531.52 franchise fee and a $2,889 capital payment to Bolton Access Television, increased the Economic Development Committee membership to eight, appointed three members to the Cultural Council, changed transfer station hours on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31, and approved payroll warrant W‑26‑10.

• Approved installation of eleven jointly owned utility poles (unanimous roll call: Boyle‑yes, Buyuk‑yes, Nickles‑yes)
• Set FY2026 Residential Factor at 1.000 and CIP shift at 1.000 (unanimous roll call: Boyle‑yes, Buyuk‑yes, Nickles‑yes)
• Released $20,531.52 franchise fee for Q3 and $2,889 capital payment for Q2 to Bolton Access Television (unanimous roll call: Boyle‑yes, Buyuk‑yes, Nickles‑yes)
• Increased Economic Development Committee membership from 7 to 8 (unanimous roll call: Boyle‑yes, Buyuk‑yes, Nickles‑yes)
• Appointed Craig Stivers, Maureen Groudas, and Jen Durette to the Cultural Council (unanimous roll call: Boyle‑yes, Buyuk‑yes, Nickles‑yes)
• Changed transfer station hours on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31 from 8 am to noon (unanimous roll call: Boyle‑yes, Buyuk‑yes, Nickles‑yes)
• Approved bills/payroll warrant W‑26‑10 (unanimous roll call: Boyle‑yes, Buyuk‑yes, Nickles‑yes)
• Approved minutes of Oct. 2, 2025 (vote 2‑0‑1: Boyle‑yes, Buyuk‑yes, Nickles‑abstain)

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission will review a proposed Farmers & Farmland Survey to identify local farming constituents and their needs. The body will also discuss new powers granted by Commonwealth legislation and goals from the 2035 Master Plan.

• Farmers & Farmland Survey goals, format, and questions
• Review of new powers granted via Commonwealth legislations
• Clarification of 2035 Master Plan goals
• Update on Department of Agricultural Resources Technical Assistance Project

Planning Board

The board will hold a public hearing on a special permit to allow a common driveway serving five single‑family lots on Wattaquadock Hill Road (parcels 0062‑0066). It will also receive an update on the 2021 Housing Production Plan and a grant award, and consider project tasks for the Forbush Mill Road/Route 117 project. Additionally, the board will discuss a proposed use for the 580 Main Street business office and review the September 10 and September 24, 2025 minutes.

• Public hearing – special permit for a common driveway servicing five single‑family lots on Wattaquadock Hill Road (parcels 0062‑0066)
• Housing Production Plan – 2021 update and grant award
• Forbush Mill Road/Route 117 project – agenda review and task assignments
• Discussion of proposed use for 580 Main Street business office
• Review of minutes from September 10, 2025 and September 24, 2025

The Planning Board approved the proposed karate studio use under the existing special permit with a 4‑0 vote. The board also continued the public hearing on the special permit for the Wattaquadock Hill Road driveway to the December 17 meeting, voting 3‑0. Minutes from the September 10 and September 24 meetings were approved by a 4‑0 vote. The town received a $68,200 grant to hire a consultant for updating the 2021 Housing Production Plan.

• Approved karate studio use under existing special permit (4-0)
• Continued public hearing on Wattaquadock Hill Road driveway to Dec 17 (3-0)
• Approved September 10 and September 24 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Received $68,200 grant for Housing Production Plan consultant (no vote required)

Advisory Committee

The Bolton Advisory Committee will meet on Nov 18, 2025 at 6:30 pm via Zoom. The agenda includes a discussion of capital planning, a review of NRSD budget impacts, and advisory business such as transfer requests and meeting minutes. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Capital planning discussion
• Discussion of NRSD budget impacts
• Advisory business (transfer requests, meeting minutes)

The committee reviewed over $2 million in capital requests, including vehicle purchases, library and building upgrades, and culvert projects, and recommended a site visit and a second capital discussion. It also shared the school district’s $2.5 million excess fund details and related legal framework. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging board approved the minutes from the October 2025 meeting. The financial report showed the budget is on track. Members discussed a shortage of volunteers and the need for parking‑space signs costing $18 each. Upcoming events include a Thanksgiving luncheon and a December board meeting.

• Approved October 2025 COA minutes

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review a request to amend the Order of Conditions for 711/713 Main Street, including a semi‑pervious deck and other site changes. It will also hear a Notice of Intent for a pool, addition, shed and related stormwater controls at 443 Still River Road, and a Certificate of Compliance request for 0 Butternut Lane. A temporary easement for Goose Pond Path replacement of a culvert will be discussed and voted on, and a preliminary FY27 budget discussion is scheduled. Additional updates on conservation land projects and a volunteer steward opportunity are included.

• Amendment to Order of Conditions – 711/713 Main Street (deck, porch, courtyard, planting, storage room, etc.)
• Notice of Intent – 443 Still River Road (2,400 sq ft pool/house, 900 sq ft addition, 200 sq ft shed, deck expansion, stormwater controls)
• Certificate of Compliance request – 0 Butternut Lane (redesign of house, garage, driveway with grading and retaining walls)
• Discussion and vote – temporary easement on conservation land for Goose Pond Path culvert replacement
• Preliminary FY27 budget discussion

The commission voted unanimously to approve a temporary easement for Tighe & Bond at Goose Pond Path Open Space 3 to allow staging during a culvert replacement. It also moved the public hearings for the 711‑713 Main Street amendment and the 443 Still River Road project to the December 2 meeting, and tabled the Certificate of Compliance request for 0 Butternut Lane. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved temporary easement for Tighe & Bond at Goose Pond Path (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 711‑713 Main Street amendment to Dec 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 443 Still River Road project to Dec 2, 2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled request for Certificate of Compliance at 0 Butternut Lane until Dec 2, 2025
• Restated prior authorization for Bowers Beach bench erosion (no vote required)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Library Trustees

The Bolton Library Board of Trustees will review minutes from the prior meeting and hear the Director’s report on building, grounds, and personnel matters. They will consider a request to use the program room and discuss the FY27 budget along with departmental goals. The board will also prepare for the Select Board meeting on December 18, take public comments, and set the date for the next meeting.

• Review minutes from previous meeting
• Director’s report on building, grounds, and personnel updates
• Consider program room use request
• Discuss FY27 budget
• Set departmental goals

The trustees approved the minutes from the October meeting. They voted to adopt the FY27 library budget, adding $500 to the travel and meeting budget. The board also set the next trustees meeting for January 20, 2026. No other motions were decided.

• Approved October meeting minutes (motion passed)
• Approved FY27 library budget with $500 addition to travel/meeting budget (passed)
• Set next trustees meeting for Jan 20, 2026 (scheduled)

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will review and vote on applications for the 2025-26 grant cycle. The meeting will also cover other business, including minutes and future agenda items.

• Vote on 2025-26 Cultural Council grant applications

The Bolton Cultural Council unanimously added three new members. All members voted to approve the FY26 cultural funding allocations, distributing the entire $5,800 budget across a range of local projects. No funds remain unallocated.

• Added new council members Maureen Groudas, Jen Durette, Craig Stivers (unanimous)
• Approved allocation of $5,800 total cultural funding for FY26 (unanimous)
• Funded $500 for Bolton Fair ASL interpretation (approved)
• Funded $900 of $2,400 for Bolton Park & Recreation Concerts (approved)
• Funded $400 for Discovery Museum Open Door Connections (approved)
• Funded $225 for Friends of Bolton Seniors Call of Kilimanjaro (approved)
• Funded $125 for Friends of Bolton Seniors Games to Go (approved)
• Funded $250 for Sounds of Stow 2025-2026 Concert Season (approved)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a discussion on the Police Chief Search Committee. Topics include interviewing the finalist applicants and appointing members to the committee.

• Interview applicant finalists for police chief position
• Appointments to the Police Chief Search Committee

The Select Board interviewed five resident applicants for the Police Chief Search Committee and discussed their qualifications. The Board then voted unanimously to appoint the committee members: Town Administrator Marie Sobalvarro (non‑voting), Fire Chief Jeff Legendre, Public Ways Safety designee Mary Ciummo, and residents Bob Roemer and Matt Bosselait. A motion to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously.

• Appointed Marie Sobalvarro (Town Administrator, non‑voting) to the committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Jeff Legendre (Fire Chief) to the committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Mary Ciummo (Public Ways Safety Committee designee) to the committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Bob Roemer (resident) to the committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Matt Bosselait (resident) to the committee (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Historical Commission

The Bolton Historical Commission will hold a public Zoom meeting to review and approve outstanding meeting minutes. Commissioners will consider membership renewals and the FY27 budget request. The commission will also identify agenda items for the next meeting and address routine mail matters.

• Review and approve outstanding meeting minutes
• Discuss membership renewals
• Consider FY27 budget request
• Identify agenda items for next meeting
• Address routine mail

Public Ways Safety Committee

The committee will review and approve the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes. It will hold a discussion with Kim Barry, the interim acting police chief. The committee will also schedule a future meeting with the Department of Public Works director.

• Review and approve minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting
• Discussion with Kim Barry, interim acting police chief
• Plan a meeting with the Department of Public Works director

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding utility pole installations and discuss the search for a new Police Chief. The board will also vote on several appointments, including the Town Clerk and various committee liaisons.

• Public hearing on National Grid and Verizon New England petition to install 11 jointly owned poles near Meadow Road
• Request for sign placement waivers for Out of the Woods restaurant at 626 Main Street
• Vote to appoint Kristen Zina as Town Clerk
• Discussion of selection criteria for resident members of the Police Chief Search Committee
• Vote to appoint liaisons for the EMT Cadet Program and Nashoba Regional School FY27 Budget Process

The Select Board unanimously appointed Kristen Zina as Town Clerk. It also approved a sign waiver for Out of the Woods Restaurant at 626 Main Street, pending DPW review. The Board continued the National Grid and Verizon poll hearing to November 20 and assigned liaison roles for the Police Chief Search Committee and other programs. A Wi‑Fi‑controlled dynamic signboard project was approved for further pursuit.

• Appointed Kristen Zina as Town Clerk (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved sign waiver for Out of the Woods Restaurant sign (unanimous roll‑call vote, pending DPW review)
• Continued poll hearing to Nov 20 2025 at 7:20 PM (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Appointed Kate Buyuk as liaison to EMT Cadet Program and Police Chief Search Committee (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Appointed Bill Nickles as liaison to Nashoba Regional School District Budget Committee and Housing Production Plan (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Agreed to pursue Wi‑Fi‑controlled dynamic signboard project (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Adopted $51,000 reserve fund transfer as approved by Advisory (recorded in Town Administrator report)
• Approved contract award to PJ Keating for Wilder Road reclamation & paving ($284,671) (recorded in project updates)

Board of Appeals

The Bolton Zoning Board of Appeals will release a peer review account for the Woods at Farm Road project. It will discuss the current status of the Alta Vista development at 584‑590 Main Street and the Mallard Lane project on South Bolton Road. The meeting will also include other business and the approval of the March 6, 2025 minutes.

• Release of Peer Review Account – Woods at Farm Road
• Discuss status of Alta Vista – 584‑590 Main Street
• Discuss status of Mallard Lane – South Bolton Road
• Approval of minutes from March 6, 2025

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Committee will approve minutes from the October 9 2025 meeting, finish discussion and vote on sports team fees, and vote on spending for the town’s tree‑lighting display. The agenda also includes recaps of recent concerts and Halloween events, discussions of holiday decorating, an ice‑skating rink for the season, the department logo, advertising methods for goal #4, and summer camp planning for goal #5. No other decisions are indicated.

• Approve minutes from October 9 2025 meeting
• Vote on sports team fees
• Vote on expenditure for tree lighting
• Discuss plans for an ice‑skating rink this season
• Discuss and vote on the Parks & Recreation logo

Conservation Commission

The Bolton Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting via Zoom to continue hearings on proposed construction projects and discuss trail maintenance and restoration plans.

• Continued hearing: 711/713 Main Street (Order of Conditions)
• Continued hearing: 443 Still River Road (Notice of Intent)
• Public hearing: 642 Main Street (Request for Determination of Applicability)
• Discussion: Use of Vaughn Hill trails by Harvard Land Stewardship Subcommittee
• Vote: Approve stone steps on Welch Pond Trail extension

The Conservation Commission unanimously continued hearings for the 711‑713 Main Street amendment and the 443 Still River Road notice of intent, moving both to the November 18 meeting. It issued a Negative 5 Determination for 642 Main Street, a Partial Certificate of Compliance for 285 Still River Road, and full Certificates of Compliance for 118 South Bolton Road and the removal of erosion controls at 0 Butternut Lane. The board also granted Harvard’s Land Stewardship Subcommittee permission to use Vaughn Hill trails for a fall walk.

• Continued public hearing for 711‑713 Main Street amendment (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 443 Still River Road notice of intent (unanimous)
• Issued Negative 5 Determination for 642 Main Street (unanimous)
• Issued Partial Certificate of Compliance for 285 Still River Road, except 75% growth condition (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 118 South Bolton Road (unanimous)
• Allowed removal of erosion controls at 0 Butternut Lane (unanimous)
• Granted Harvard Land Stewardship Subcommittee trail use on Vaughn Hill (unanimous)

Economic Development Committee

The Bolton Economic Development Committee will welcome a new member and review minutes. It will discuss the Backyard Bolton wrap‑up, the Wreath Project, a business gathering, and updates to town signage, including outdated way‑finding signs. The committee will also consider membership procedures and an invitation from the Agricultural Commission.

• Backyard Bolton wrap‑up – discuss dates for next year
• Wreath Project
• Welcome to Bolton sign update
• Outdated way‑finding signs (e.g., Fotini's on Main St near Cracker Barrel)
• Business Gathering

Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (EDTFC)

The Elderly & Disabled Taxation Fund Committee will review and approve the draft application. Members will choose whether to post the application as a paper form or a web form. The committee will also consider posting the tax bill stuffer on the website and discuss the amount of money raised to date. Additional business includes scheduling the next meeting.

• Review and approve minutes from the 25‑Sept‑25 meeting
• Review and approve draft application
• Decide to post the application as a paper form or web form
• Decide whether to post the tax bill stuffer on the website
• Discuss fund‑raising amount raised so far

The Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee approved the minutes from the September 25, 2025 meeting. It also approved changes to the draft application. The committee decided to post the application as a fillable PDF on the town website and to make printed copies available at Town Hall. It established a process for assistance where users contact the committee online and a rotating member will meet them at Town Hall or the Library, and agreed to post a copy of the Tax Bill “stuffer” on the website.

• Approved minutes from 25‑Sept‑25
• Approved changes to draft application
• Agreed to post application as fillable PDF online and provide printed copies at Town Hall
• Decided to offer assistance via website contact button and schedule meetings at Town Hall or Library
• Agreed to post Tax Bill “stuffer” on the website

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to review specific tax and land applications. The body will also discuss certification for the Assistant Assessor and review growth.

• Motor Vehicle Excise review for an Antique car
• New and Renewal Applications for Chapter Lands
• Assistant Assessor certification discussion
• Review of Growth

Board of Health

The Bolton Board of Health will review minutes, mail, building permits, septic permits, water and inspection reports. It will discuss the Wattaquadock Hill Road common driveway drainage plan and landfill well work. The agenda includes a fee increase for the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, renewal of Country Cupboard's tobacco license, and a condensation line removal notification for 871 Main Street.

• Fee increase – Nashoba Associated Boards of Health
• Tobacco license renewal – Country Cupboard
• Condensation line removal notification – 871 Main Street
• Wattaquadock Hill Road common driveway drainage plan
• Landfill well work

The Board of Health voted 3‑0 to approve the tobacco license renewal for Country Cupboard. It also approved a variance for the septic upgrade at 159 Golden Run Road by a 3‑0 vote. The Board acknowledged the condensation line removal at 871 Main Street and will send a Title 5 completion letter, and it accepted the water‑quality results for 400 Sugar Road.

• Approved tobacco license renewal for Country Cupboard (3‑0)
• Approved septic variance for 159 Golden Run Road upgrade (3‑0)
• Acknowledged condensation line removal at 871 Main Street; will send Title 5 completion letter
• Accepted water report results for 400 Sugar Road
• Approved minutes from 10/14/25 (3‑0)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will examine the Town Meeting and Election Calendar for fiscal year 2027. It will also review and approve the meeting calendar for the FY27 budget cycle. The committee will discuss the Future Forecast model and the Capital Stabilization Fund. Additional items may include transfer requests and approval of meeting minutes.

• Review Town Meeting and Election Calendar for FY27
• Review and approve Meeting Calendar for FY27 Budget Cycle
• Discuss Future Forecast model and Capital Stabilization Fund
• Consider transfer requests
• Approve meeting minutes

The committee unanimously approved new language adding a capital stabilization fund to the Capital Planning Document. It also unanimously approved a $51,895.11 transfer from the reserve fund for library and public safety well work. A second unanimous vote approved a $1,748.00 transfer to pay a White Water invoice for library well testing.

• Approved new language in Capital Planning Document (5-0)
• Approved DPW transfer of $51,895.11 from reserve fund (5-0)
• Approved DPW transfer of $1,748.00 for White Water invoice (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a special permit for a common driveway servicing five lots. The board will also review land transfers at Still River Road and the Forbush Mill Road/Route 117 project.

• Public hearing for special permit: common driveway for five lots on Wattaquadock Hill Road
• Approval Not Required: transfer of two .75 acre parcels at 125 Still River Road
• Appointment of Planning Board representative for 2021 Housing Production Plan update
• Review of Forbush Mill Road/Route 117 Project scope
• Release of driveway security for 318 Green Road

The board voted 5‑0 to endorse the transfer of two 0.75‑acre parcels from the Bolton Orchards property to existing lots on Still River Road. It also voted 4‑0 to continue the public hearing on the Wattaquadock Hill Road common driveway special permit to November 19, 2025. Additionally, the board appointed Austen Groener as its representative on the Housing Production Plan and endorsed the plan by a unanimous vote. The board set a December 3 forum for the Forbush Mill Road/Route 117 project and placed the driveway security at 318 Green Road on hold pending driveway work.

• Endorsed transfer of Parcel A and B (0.75 ac each) to Still River Road (5‑0)
• Continued Wattaquadock Hill Road common driveway special hearing to Nov 19 2025 (4‑0)
• Appointed Austen Groener as Planning Board representative on Housing Production Plan (5‑0)
• Endorsed the 2021 Housing Production Plan update (5‑0)
• Set Dec 3 forum for Forbush Mill Road/Route 117 project (decision, no vote recorded)
• Placed security on 318 Green Road driveway on hold until apron work completed (decision)
• Approved July 30, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0, Michael Gorr absent)
• Approved August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0, Michael Gorr absent)

Planning Board

The Bolton Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit to service five single‑family house lots on Wattaquadock Hill Road. The board will also consider a parcel transfer at 125 Still River Road that does not require approval, appoint a representative for the 2021 Housing Production Plan update, review the agenda and scope for the Forbush Mill Road/Route 117 project, and release driveway security for 318 Green Road.

• Public hearing – special permit (Zoning Bylaw 250-17.B) for common driveway on Wattaquadock Hill Road
• Approval not required – parcel transfer at 125 Still River Road (two 0.75‑acre parcels)
• Housing Production Plan – 2021 update appointment of Planning Board representative
• Review of agenda and scope for Forbush Mill Road/Route 117 project
• Release of driveway security for 318 Green Road

The Board voted 4‑0 to continue the public hearing on the Wattaquadock Hill Road common driveway special permit to November 19, 2025. It unanimously (5‑0) endorsed the parcel‑transfer plan that moves two .75‑acre parcels on Still River Road to existing lots. The Board also unanimously (5‑0) appointed Austen Groener as its representative on the Housing Production Plan and endorsed that plan. Minutes from July 30 and August 27, 2025 were each approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Continue Wattaquadock Hill Road common driveway special permit hearing to Nov 19, 2025 (4‑0)
• Endorse transfer of Parcel A and Parcel B on Still River Road to existing lots (5‑0)
• Appoint Austen Groener as Planning Board representative on Housing Production Plan (5‑0)
• Endorse the 2021 Housing Production Plan update (5‑0)
• Approve July 30, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approve August 27, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several residential construction and modification requests. The body will also discuss a restoration plan for an enforcement order at the Bolton Town Common.

• Amendment to Order of Conditions for 711/713 Main Street including a deck, porch, and paved courtyard
• Continued Notice of Intent for 443 Still River Road for a 2,400 sq. ft. pool/pool house and home addition
• Request for Determination of Applicability for 642 Main Street for two raised patios and a ramp system
• Certificates of Compliance for 137 Green Road, 285 Still River Road, and Bowers Spring Conservation Area
• Vote to approve Restoration Plan for Enforcement Order at 715 Main Street (Town Common)

The Conservation Commission voted to waive the filing fee for the amendment request at 711‑713 Main Street. It also moved the public hearing on that amendment to the November 4 meeting. Additionally, the hearing on the 443 Still River Road project was continued to the November 4 meeting.

• Waived filing fee for 711‑713 Main Street amendment (unanimous roll call: PB, SM, JG, BB, AYE)
• Continued public hearing for 711‑713 Main Street amendment to Nov 4, 2025 (unanimous roll call: PB, SM, JG, BB, AYE)
• Continued public hearing for 443 Still River Road project to Nov 4, 2025 (unanimous roll call: PB, SM, JG, BB, AYE)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a Zoom public hearing on October 16 to consider the installation of eleven jointly owned poles by National Grid and Verizon New England near Meadow Road. The meeting also includes appointments to the Conservation Commission and Economic Development Committee, updates from finance and the Council on Aging, and a series of board business items such as a flag policy amendment, an EMT Cadet Program agreement, entertainment licenses, and payroll warrant approvals.

• Public hearing on installation of 11 jointly owned poles by National Grid and Verizon New England, approx. 400 ft SW of Meadow Road intersection, extending ~3,200 ft southwest
• Appointment of Scot Geer to the Conservation Commission (3‑year term ending June 30, 2026)
• Appointment of Robert Kolowich to the Economic Development Committee (3‑year term ending June 30, 2026)
• Consider amendment to the Town’s Flag Policies
• Execute Memorandum of Agreement for the EMT Cadet Program with Nashoba Regional School District and Bolton Fire‑EMS

The Select Board unanimously extended Lieutenant Kim Barry as interim police chief and authorized a contract with former Chief Vin Alfano for police consulting. It also created a search committee to find a permanent chief. In addition, the board approved an updated town flag policy, a memorandum of agreement for the EMT Cadet program, and continued the public hearing on a pole installation project. Appointments were made to the Conservation and Economic Development commissions.

• Opened public hearing on pole installation (unanimous)
• Continued pole hearing to Nov 6 (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Geer to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Kolovich to Economic Development Committee (unanimous)
• Extended Lieutenant Kim Barry as interim police chief (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with former Chief Vin Alfano for police consulting (unanimous)
• Approved updated town flag policy (unanimous)
• Approved EMT Cadet Program memorandum of agreement (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a Zoom public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Oct. 16 to consider the installation of eleven jointly owned poles by National Grid and Verizon New England, beginning about 400 ft southwest of the Meadow Road intersection and extending roughly 3,200 ft southwest. The agenda also includes appointments to the Conservation Commission and Economic Development Committee, finance department updates, and the execution of a memorandum of agreement for an EMT Cadet Program. Additional business items cover police department next steps, a flag policy amendment, and approval of payroll warrants.

• Public hearing on installation of 11 jointly owned utility poles near Meadow Road (pole numbers 79‑50, 82‑50, 84, 85‑50 with anchors, 87‑50, 88‑50, 89‑50, 90‑50, 81‑50, 92‑50, 93‑50)
• Appointment of Scot Geer to the Conservation Commission (3‑year term ending June 30, 2026)
• Appointment of Robert Kolowich to the Economic Development Committee (3‑year term ending June 30, 2026)
• Finance Department updates including an OPEB overview from Odyssey Advisors
• Execution of Memorandum of Agreement for the EMT Cadet Program between the Select Board, Nashoba Regional School District, and Bolton Fire‑EMS

The Select Board extended Lieutenant Kim Barry as interim police chief and authorized a consulting contract with former Chief Vin Alfano. It also approved a new flag policy for town-owned flags. Additional actions included opening and continuing a public hearing on pole installations, appointing members to the Conservation and Economic Development commissions, and granting an annual entertainment license to Oak & Orchard.

• Opened public hearing for pole installation (unanimous)
• Continued pole hearing to Nov 6 (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Geer to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Kolovich to Economic Development Committee (unanimous)
• Extended Lieutenant Kim Barry as interim police chief (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with former Chief Vin Alfano for police consulting (unanimous)
• Approved updated town flag policy (unanimous)
• Approved annual entertainment license for Oak & Orchard at 544 Wattaquadock Hill Road (unanimous)

Select Board

The Bolton Select Board will hold a public hearing on the proposed installation of eleven jointly owned poles by National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., located southwest of the Meadow Road intersection. The meeting also includes appointments to the Conservation Commission and Economic Development Committee, finance department updates, and discussion of several board business items such as the EMT Cadet Program agreement and town flag policy amendment.

• Public hearing on installation of 11 jointly owned poles by National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., near Meadow Road
• Appointment of Scot Geer to the Conservation Commission (term expires June 30, 2026)
• Appointment of Robert Kolowich to the Economic Development Committee (term expires June 30, 2026)
• Finance Department updates including OPEB overview and payroll warrants W26-8
• Execution of Memorandum of Agreement for the EMT Cadet Program with Nashoba Regional School District and Bolton Fire‑EMS

The Select Board unanimously extended Lieutenant Kim Barry as interim police chief and authorized a contract with former Chief Vin Alfano for police consulting. It also created a search committee to find a permanent police chief. Additional actions included approving a new town flag policy, appointing members to the Conservation and Economic Development commissions, and granting entertainment licenses for Oak & Orchard and Bolton Orchard.

• Opened public hearing on pole installation (unanimous)
• Continued pole hearing to Nov 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Appointed Scott Geer to Conservation Commission (3‑yr term) (unanimous)
• Appointed Robert Kolovich to Economic Development Committee (3‑yr term) (unanimous)
• Extended Lieutenant Kim Barry as interim police chief (unanimous)
• Authorized contract with former Chief Vin Alfano for police consulting (unanimous)
• Created search committee for permanent police chief (unanimous)
• Approved updated town flag policy (unanimous)

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission is meeting to appoint a Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk. The commission will also discuss its official charge and identify future goals and agenda items.

• Appointment of Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk
• Discussion of Commission Charge and goals

The Agricultural Commission appointed Angie Tollefson as Chair, Kevin Machnik as Vice Chair, and Julia Yang as Clerk. The commission noted it currently has only one farming‑community member and identified two interested farmers for future appointments. Action items were set to follow up on those candidates, attend a regional roundtable, and coordinate with town officials on Master Plan goals.

• Appointed Angie Tollefson as Chair
• Appointed Kevin Machnik as Vice Chair
• Appointed Julia Yang as Clerk

Council on Aging

The board voted to approve the October 2025 Council on Aging minutes as amended. No other formal actions or votes were recorded; the meeting consisted of financial, program, and outreach reports. Future items such as signage, parking signs, and a traffic light were noted as pending.

• Approved October 2025 COA minutes (as amended)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss arsenic and lead in soil and a drainage plan for Wattaquadock Hill Road. The meeting also includes reviews of building and septic permits, water reports, and landfill well work.

• Discussion of arsenic and lead in soil at Wattaquadock Hill Road
• Wattaquadock Hill Road Common Driveway Drainage Plan
• Reserve funding for shared septic at Keyes Farm lots
• NABH 2nd quarter assessment payment of $2,634.33
• NABH 2nd quarter environmental payment of $5,747.62

The Board of Health approved a septic system upgrade plan for 903 Main Street, granting variances for setback distances. The motion passed unanimously (3-0). The Board also approved the minutes from the July‑September meetings, also by a 3-0 vote. No other formal decisions were recorded; remaining items were assigned for follow‑up.

• Approved prior meeting minutes (July‑September) (3-0)
• Approved septic upgrade plan with variances at 903 Main Street (3-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will approve minutes from the September 9, 2025 meeting and adopt a new Parks & Rec logo. It will discuss updates to the Memorial Field playground, the upcoming Tunes at Twilight concert, and set future meeting days for FY 26. The board will review sports team fees, consider capital and budgeting matters for FY 27, and vote on spending for the Halloween Treat Walk and the Holiday Tree Lighting event.

• Approve minutes from September 9, 2025
• Approve new Parks & Rec logo
• Review fees for all sports teams
• Discuss capital & budgeting for FY27
• Vote on Holiday Tree Lighting event spenditure

The commission approved FY26 capital budget changes, removing a $160,000 pickleball request and adding a $40,000 quote for a fence at Forbush. It also approved up to $1,000 for Halloween candy purchases. Future meetings will be held the first Thursday of each month at 9:30 AM in the Houghton Building, with the next meeting set for November 6. No decision was made on the field fee schedule.

• Approved FY26 capital budget change: removed $160,000 pickleball request
• Approved FY26 capital budget change: added $40,000 fence quote for Forbush
• Approved up to $1,000 expenditure for Halloween Treat Walk candy (all in favor)
• Set regular meeting schedule: first Thursday of each month at 9:30 AM, Houghton Building
• Approved September 25, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved opening of the meeting at 9:34 AM (all in favor)
• Scheduled next meeting for Thursday, November 6 at 9:30 AM

Historical Commission

The Bolton Historical Commission meeting will consider the final payment for East End NRHD signs and finalize staff assignments for fiscal year 2026. The commission will also update the list of structures covered by the demolition‑delay bylaw. Administrative items include approving outstanding minutes and planning the next meeting.

• East End NRHD signs and final payment
• Finalize FY 26 staff assignments
• Update list of structures subject to demolition‑delay bylaw
• Review and approve outstanding meeting minutes
• Identify agenda items and schedule next meeting

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a special permit for a common driveway. The board will also discuss the 2021 Housing Production Plan update and Moderator Way.

• Public hearing for special permit: common driveway servicing five single-family house lots at Wattaquadock Hill Road (Assessing Maps 004.C. Parcels 0062-0066)
• Discussion of 2021 Housing Production Plan update and committee charge
• Update of Moderator Way

The Planning Board voted 5‑0 to accept a $200,000 payment in lieu of constructing an affordable housing unit for the Wattaquadock Hill Road project. The Board also voted 5‑0 to continue the public hearing on the same project to October 22. A charter for a new Housing Production Planning Committee was approved by a 5‑0 vote. The Board unanimously approved a motion to send a letter of sympathy to the family of the late Chief of Police.

• Accept $200,000 payment in lieu of affordable housing unit (5‑0)
• Continue public hearing on Wattaquadock Hill Road project to Oct 22 (5‑0)
• Approve Housing Production Planning Committee charter (5‑0)
• Pass motion to send sympathy letter to Chief of Police’s family (5‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Bolton Conservation Commission will vote on a restoration plan for the Town Common at 715 Main Street. Members will also vote to add a new commissioner and discuss a proposed reinforcement of the Kagan Bench footings and a potential land donation at 228 Berlin Road. Several permit applications will be heard, including regrading and drainage work at 57 Bolton Woods Way, 75 Hudson Road, and 443 Still River Road.

• Request for Determination of Applicability – 57 Bolton Woods Way: regrading, retaining wall, hot tub
• Notice of Intent – 75 Hudson Road (Camp Resolute): regrading, riprap reinforcement, culvert replacement
• Notice of Intent – 443 Still River Road: 2,400‑sq‑ft pool/pool house, 900‑sq‑ft addition, shed, deck expansion, stormwater controls
• Vote to approve restoration plan – Enforcement Order for 715 Main Street (Bolton Town Common)
• Vote to add a new member to the Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission closed the public hearing and issued a Negative 3 Determination for the 57 Bolton Woods Way regrading, retaining wall, and hot‑tub project, requiring material stockpiling outside resource areas. It also closed the hearing for 75 Hudson Road and issued an Order of Conditions that mandates a Chapter 91 license before any work within Little Pond’s Mean Annual High‑Water line. Additionally, the commission continued the 443 Still River Road hearing to the next meeting, approved removal of erosion controls and waived filing fees for 137 Green Road, and recommended a new member to the Select Board.

• Closed public hearing and issued Negative 3 Determination for 57 Bolton Woods Way (stockpiling condition) – unanimous AYE
• Closed public hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 75 Hudson Road, requiring Chapter 91 license – unanimous AYE
• Continued public hearing for 443 Still River Road to Oct 21 meeting – unanimous AYE
• Approved removal of erosion controls at 137 Green Road – unanimous AYE
• Waived additional filing fee for Request for Certificate of Compliance at 137 Green Road – unanimous AYE
• Recommended to Select Board adding Scott Geer to Conservation Commission – unanimous AYE
• Approved minutes from Sep 16, 2025 meeting – unanimous AYE

Select Board

The Select Board will receive legislative updates from the state delegation, a planning department briefing, and a request to dispose of a surplus ambulance. The meeting includes a public comment period, a town administrator report, and several board business items such as reviewing a handbook, discussing a draft Capital Stabilization Fund policy, and approving financial warrants. Key actions are the acceptance of a quitclaim deed for Moderator Way, execution of an EMT Cadet Program agreement, and approval of payroll and other bills.

• Accept the quitclaim deed for land and easements on Moderator Way from Keyes Farm, LLC
• Discuss the Draft Capital Stabilization Fund Policy
• Execute the Memorandum of Agreement for the EMT Cadet Program with Nashoba Regional School District and Bolton Fire‑EMS
• Approve Bills/Payroll warrants W26-7
• Consider Fire Chief Legendre's request to dispose of the surplus ambulance

The Select Board voted unanimously to accept the quitclaim deed transferring land and easements at Moderator Way from Keyes Farm LLC to the Town of Bolton. The Board also approved using settlement funds to pay for the remaining work on Moderator Way. Additionally, the Board approved Bills/Payroll warrants W26-7 and then adjourned the meeting at 8:32 p.m. All votes were roll‑call and unanimous.

• Approved quitclaim deed for land and easements at Moderator Way (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved expenditures to complete Moderator Way work using settlement funds (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Bills/Payroll warrants W26-7 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:32 p.m. (unanimous roll‑call)

Select Board

The Bolton Select Board meeting will include legislative updates from the state delegation, a planning department briefing, and a request from the Fire Chief to dispose of a surplus ambulance. The board will consider several items, including accepting a quitclaim deed for land and easements on Moderator Way from Keyes Farm, LLC, and executing a memorandum of agreement for the EMT Cadet Program with Nashoba Regional School District and Bolton Fire‑EMS. Additional agenda items cover discussion of a draft Capital Stabilization Fund policy, approval of Bills/Payroll warrants W26‑7, and public comment.

• Accept the quitclaim deed for land and easements located at Moderator Way, Bolton, MA, from Keyes Farm, LLC
• Execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the Bolton Select Board, Nashoba Regional School District, and Bolton Fire‑EMS for the EMT Cadet Program
• Discuss the draft Capital Stabilization Fund policy
• Approve Bills/Payroll warrants W26‑7
• Consider the Fire Chief’s request to dispose of the surplus ambulance

Agricultural Commission

The Agricultural Commission is meeting to appoint a Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk. The commission will also discuss its charge and identify future goals and agenda items.

• Appointment of Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk
• Discussion of Commission Charge and goals

Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (EDTFC)

The committee will review a tax bill stuffer, a newspaper donation blurb, and a draft application. Members will also discuss fundraising strategies.

• Review of tax bill stuffer
• Review of newspaper donation blurb
• Discussion of draft application
• Discussion of fundraising

The committee approved the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting. It confirmed the application timeline for the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund (Jan 1 2026–June 30 2026, with reviews and decisions by Sept 30 2026). The discussion on fund‑raising was postponed to the next meeting. The committee agreed to include the tax‑bill stuffer with the Q1 and Q2 tax bills this year and with every Q1 tax bill thereafter.

• Approved minutes from 03‑Sept‑25
• Confirmed application timeline (01‑Jan‑26 to 30‑June‑26, decisions by 30‑Sept‑26)
• Postponed fund‑raising discussion to next meeting
• Agreed to include tax‑bill stuffer with Q1 and Q2 tax bills this year and each Q1 thereafter

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the Director's report and discuss departmental goals. The meeting also includes a review of previous minutes and a period for public comment.

• Director’s report on building, grounds, and personnel
• Discussion of departmental goals

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Public Ways Safety Committee will review and approve the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. Members will discuss issues related to thickly settled roads. The committee will consider comments on the MRPC Region Vision Zero plan and will schedule future meetings with department heads.

• Review and approve minutes of September 10, 2025
• Discussion of thickly settled roads
• Comments on MRPC Region Vision Zero
• Schedule meetings with department heads

The committee approved the September 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It agreed to prioritize sidewalk connectivity on Main Street from Route 110 to the town center and to address speed issues on Long Hill with potential speed‑notification signs. The group scheduled a meeting with Chief Hamburger for October 22 and set a regular meeting schedule of one session each in October, November and December.

• Approved September 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Agreed to prioritize connecting sidewalks along Main Street from Route 110 to town center
• Agreed to address speed issues on Long Hill with potential speed notification signs
• Agreed to explore Safe Routes to School programs using available grants
• Agreed to review crash data and send ideas to Randy for investigation
• Scheduled meeting with Chief Hamburger on October 22 to discuss traffic enforcement and related concerns
• Set committee meeting schedule: one meeting each in October, November, and December; October 22 confirmed
• Noted November 26 and December 24 unavailable for meetings

Planning Board

The Bolton Planning Board will hold a joint meeting with the Economic Development Committee to discuss the Forbush Mill Area Assessment and Use Table. It will then conduct a public hearing on a special permit (Zoning Bylaw 250-17.B) for a common driveway serving five single‑family house lots on Wattaquadock Hill Road, parcels 0062‑0066, filed by Wattaquadock Hill Road Realty Trust #1. The board will also review the minutes from its August 13, 2025 meeting before adjourning.

• Joint meeting with Economic Development Committee to discuss Forbush Mill Area Assessment and Use Table
• Public hearing on special permit (Zoning Bylaw 250-17.B) for common driveway serving five single‑family lots on Wattaquadock Hill Road, parcels 0062‑0066, applicant Wattaquadock Hill Road Realty Trust #1
• Review of minutes from the August 13, 2025 Planning Board meeting

The Planning Board voted 5‑0 to continue the public hearing for the Special Permit on Wattaquadock Hill Road to October 8, 2025. The Board also approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Continued public hearing for Wattaquadock Hill Rd special permit to Oct 8, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved July 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will consider its own reorganization, review projections for the town’s upcoming budget, and examine the Capital Stabilization Fund. The meeting also includes routine committee business.

• Advisory Committee reorganization
• Future budget forecasting discussion
• Discussion of Capital Stabilization Fund
• Advisory Committee business

The Bolton Advisory Committee voted unanimously to appoint Bob Guerriero as Chair, Craig Lauer as Vice Chair, and Greg Myers as Secretary for the new fiscal year. The committee also approved the minutes from the July 15, 2025 meeting. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Elected Bob Guerriero as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Craig Lauer as Vice Chair (4-0)
• Elected Greg Myers as Secretary (4-0)
• Approved July 15, 2025 advisory meeting minutes (unanimously)

Board of Health

The scheduled Board of Health meeting for September 23, 2025, was cancelled. The agenda listed several pending permits, reports, and bills for review.

• Wattaquadock Hill Road – AS & PB In-soil discussion
• NABH 2nd quarter assessment payment of $2,634.33
• NABH 2nd quarter environmental payment of $5,747.62
• Inground pool permit for 199 Fox Run Road approved 9/16/25
• Well and water reports for 185 Wilder Road, 18 Sargent Road, 108 Oak Trail, and 8 Autumn Lane

The Board of Health meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025 was cancelled. No agenda items were discussed, and no decisions were made.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review recent community events, plan a Business Gathering, and discuss an update to the use table for the Forbush Mill Area industrial zoning district. It will also consider the June 9, 2025 meeting minutes and address any other business.

• Backyard Bolton events on September 13 and October 18, 2025
• Planning a Business Gathering (date, location, agenda to be set)
• Discussion of Forbush Mill Area industrial zoning district and update of its use table
• Review of the June 9, 2025 Economic Development Committee minutes
• Consideration of any other business items

The committee agreed to streamline the vendor licensing process by creating an online registration and payment system, with Pamela Harding handling fee collection and printing 20 flyers. A 15‑minute Zoom meeting with Lisa will be scheduled to review the new system. The group set a target for a business gathering in the first or second week of November, with potential dates to be sent by Pamela. Members also agreed that the Forbush Mill area should stay business‑centric and that future committee applicants will be reviewed before a final selection.

• Agreed to create online vendor registration and payment system (Pamela to set up)
• Agreed to print 20 color flyers for the October 18 vendor event
• Scheduled 15‑minute Zoom meeting with Lisa to review registration system
• Planned business gathering for first/second week of November, dates to be sent by Pamela
• Decided Forbush Mill zoning discussion will keep area business‑centric with flexible mixed‑use options
• Agreed to review additional applicant candidates before final EDC member selection at next meeting

Select Board

The Board will hear an update from Police Chief Hamburger and consider a Public Ways Safety Committee recommendation to install 36 "Thickly Setled" signs. A request from the Bolton Lion’s Club to place donut‑sale signs at the Town Common will be reviewed. Select Board business includes draft entertainment‑license policies, insurance reinstatement for Castro Auto Repair, and approval of payroll warrants. An executive session will be held to negotiate and ratify the police union contract for fiscal years 2026‑2028.

• Police Department update from Chief Hamburger
• PWSC recommendation to install 36 "Thickly Setled" signs (w‑441‑1, 24x24)
• Bolton Lion’s Club request for donut‑sale signs at Town Common (Sept 27‑Oct 26)
• Review of draft Entertainment License Policies and associated fee schedule
• Executive session to discuss and ratify police union contract for FY26‑FY28

The Board unanimously approved the Public Ways Safety Committee’s recommendation to install 46 “Thickly Settled” speed‑limit signs with at least two‑week public notice. It also approved the Bolton Lion’s Club request for signage advertising a donut sale at Schartner Farm. The Board adopted the revised entertainment license policies and fee schedule, and appointed Pamela Powell as the Insurance Advisory Committee retiree. Additional unanimous actions included approving payroll warrant W26‑6, accepting prior meeting minutes, and entering an executive session on collective‑bargaining matters.

• Approved installation of 46 “Thickly Settled” speed‑limit signs (unanimous)
• Approved Bolton Lion’s Club signs for Schartner Farm donut sale (unanimous)
• Approved Entertainment License Policies and fee schedule (unanimous)
• Appointed Pamela Powell as Insurance Advisory Committee retiree (unanimous)
• Approved Bills/Payroll warrant W26‑6 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of August 21, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of September 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session on collective‑bargaining strategy (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will consider a request for determination of applicability for regrading, a retaining wall, and a hot tub at 57 Bolton Woods Way. It will also review a notice of intent for driveway regrading, riprap reinforcement, and culvert replacement at 75 Hudson Road for Scouting America Mayflower Council. A third notice of intent for a pool, house addition, shed, deck expansion, and stormwater controls at 443 Still River Road will be heard. The agenda also includes an enforcement order update, an executive session on litigation, and updates on trail stewardship projects.

• Request for Determination of Applicability – 57 Bolton Woods Way – regrading, retaining wall, hot tub
• Notice of Intent – 75 Hudson Road – driveway regrading, riprap reinforcement, culvert replacement
• Notice of Intent – 443 Still River Road – 2,400‑sq‑ft pool, 900‑sq‑ft addition, shed, deck expansion, stormwater controls
• Enforcement Order Update – 715 Main Street, 31 Manor Road, 146 Hudson Road, 100 East End Road, Century Mill Estates
• Executive Session – litigation strategy for 21 Century Mill, LLC v. Town of Bolton Conservation Commission

The Bolton Conservation Commission unanimously moved to continue public hearings for the 57 Bolton Woods Way, 75 Hudson Road, and 443 Still River Road projects to the October 7, 2025 meeting. The commission also approved the September 2, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized the chair to approve the September 16 executive‑session minutes at a later date. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Continued public hearing for 57 Bolton Woods Way to Oct 7, 2025 (unanimous AYE)
• Continued public hearing for 75 Hudson Road to Oct 7, 2025 (unanimous AYE)
• Continued public hearing for 443 Still River Road to Oct 7, 2025 (unanimous AYE)
• Approved September 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous AYE)
• Authorized Chair to approve Sep 16 executive‑session minutes later (unanimous AYE, JG abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 p.m. (unanimous AYE)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will discuss the Backyard Bolton events and a business gathering. Members will also review Planning Board projects regarding the Forbush Mill Area Industrial Zoning District use table.

• Backyard Bolton events on September 13 and October 18, 2025
• Planning of a business gathering
• Forbush Mill Area Industrial Zoning District use table update

Historical Commission

The Bolton Historical Commission will discuss the installation of a sign for the East End Neighborhood Historic District. They will also finalize staff assignments for fiscal year 2026. The meeting includes review and approval of outstanding minutes and planning of agenda items for the next meeting.

• East End NRHD sign Installation
• Finalize FY 26 Staff Assignments
• Review and approve outstanding meeting minutes
• Identify agenda items and schedule next meeting
• Mail (administrative task)

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Public Ways Safety Committee will meet via Zoom to review thickly settled roads, MassDOT LEAP Program updates, and brush clearing at intersections. The agenda also includes scheduling meetings with Department Heads.

• Review thickly settled roads memo
• MassDOT LEAP Program discussion
• Brush clearing at intersections
• Schedule meetings with Department Heads
• Approve minutes from August 13 and 27, 2025

The Public Ways Safety Committee approved the minutes from the August 13 and 27 meetings. It then unanimously approved a memo identifying 25 thickly settled road sections and a request for 36 signs. Kathleen Andrews will forward the memo and analysis report to the Select Board for agenda placement. Other items discussed included LEAP project listings, brush‑clearing at two intersections, and scheduling a meeting with Police Chief Hamburger.

• Approved August 13 and 27 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved thickly settled roads memo and sign request (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Bolton Planning Board will review the Forbush Mill Study Area and examine the current Land Use Table. The board will also consider the minutes from its July 24, 2025 meeting before adjourning.

• Forbush Mill Study Area review
• Land Use Table review
• Review of minutes from July 24, 2025

The Bolton Planning Board approved the minutes of the July 25, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The Board reviewed the completed Forbush Mill Study Area parcel inventory and discussed possibly removing 131 Forbush Mill Road, but no vote was recorded. A revised land‑use table was placed on the shared drive, and the Board expressed interest in inviting the Economic Development Council to the next meeting.

• Approved July 25, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks & Recreation Commission will approve minutes from its July 29 and August 14, 2025 meetings. It will discuss upcoming fall and Halloween events, a fence for Forbush Field, new fall programs, fiscal‑year goals, and needs for the Memorial playground. A coordinators report will cover financials, field updates, meeting schedule, and future agenda items.

• Approve minutes from July 29 and August 14, 2025
• Discuss fence for Forbush Field
• Discuss Memorial playground needs
• Discuss new programs for the fall
• Discuss Parks & Rec goals for the fiscal year

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved a fall concert with a band and food trucks at Memorial Field from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. It also set the Halloween celebration for Saturday, October 25 at 2:30 PM at the same field. The commission approved the July 29 and August 14 meeting minutes with a name correction, and adopted motions to open and close the meeting unanimously.

• Approved July 29 and August 14 minutes with name correction (unanimous)
• Approved fall event with band and food trucks at Memorial Field, 6:00–8:00 PM
• Set Halloween event for Oct 25, 2:30 PM at Memorial Field
• Motion to open the meeting adopted (unanimous)
• Motion to close the meeting adopted (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The board approved the August 2025 Council on Aging minutes as amended. The financial report noted that supplies and purchased services will be funded from grant monies and that livery costs were slightly over budget. The board scheduled its next meeting for October 14, 2025. No other actions required a vote.

• Approved August 2025 COA minutes (as amended)
• Scheduled next COA board meeting for Oct 14, 2025

Board of Health

The Bolton Board of Health will review and approve several building permits, septic upgrades, and water and inspection reports. Items include an inground pool at 582 Main Street, a deck at 146 Fox Run Road, and a solar panel installation at 27 Goose Pond Path. The meeting also covers a septic system upgrade at 56 Century Mill Road and water reports for properties on Old Harvard Road, Wheeler Road, and Drumlin Hill Road. No bills are being paid at this time.

• 582 Main Street Club House – Inground Pool (approved 8/22/25)
• 277 Sawyer Road – Finish room above garage (approved 8/22/25)
• 146 Fox Run Road – Deck (approved 9/4/25)
• 27 Goose Pond Path – Solar Panel Installation (approved 9/4/25)
• 56 Century Mill Road – Septic system upgrade

The Board approved the permit to install a closed‑loop geothermal system at 18 Danforth Lane. It also unanimously approved a septic permit request for 56 Century Mill Road. Several building permits were approved, and the Board postponed approval of the meeting minutes to the next meeting.

• Approved permit for closed‑loop geothermal system at 18 Danforth Lane
• Unanimously approved septic permit request for 56 Century Mill Road
• Approved building permit for inground pool at 582 Main Street (8/22/25)
• Approved building permit for finish room above garage at 277 Sawyer Road (8/22/25)
• Approved building permit for deck at 146 Fox Run Road (9/4/25)
• Approved building permit for bathroom remodel at 158 Kettle Hole Road (9/4/25)
• Approved building permit for solar panel installation at 27 Goose Pond Path (9/4/25)
• Postponed approval of meeting minutes to next meeting

Economic Development Committee

The Bolton Economic Development Committee will meet remotely to review zoning updates for the Forbush Mill Area and discuss upcoming events like Backyard Bolton. No decisions are listed on this agenda; only discussions and updates are scheduled.

• Zoning discussion and update for Forbush Mill Area Industrial Zoning District
• Review of Use Table updates for Forbush Mill Area
• Backyard Bolton events scheduled for September 13 and October 18, 2025

Parks and Recreation Commission

The commission will plan for fall and Halloween events and discuss goals for the current fiscal year. Members will review needs for Memorial field, Forbush field, Tower field, and Derby field.

• Planning for Halloween and fall events
• Discussion of fence for Forbush field
• Review of Memorial field needs
• Discussion of fiscal year goals
• Financials report

Select Board

The Bolton Select Board will meet remotely via Zoom to decide on a one-day liquor license for the Bolton Spring Farm event on November 16, 2025. The meeting will also include departmental updates, public comment, and discussions on social media use, road acceptance, and a transit contract.

• Approval of one-day liquor license for Bolton Spring Farm event on November 16, 2025 at 159 Main Street
• Authorization of Goose Pond Path Street Acceptance Plan and Quitclaim Deed for roadway and easements
• Execution of Transportation Service Contract with Montachusett Regional Transit Authority
• Review of Draft Entertainment License Policies and Procedures and associated fee schedule
• Approval of Bills/Payroll warrants W26-4 and W26-5

The board unanimously approved a transportation service contract with the Montachusett Regional Transit Authority. It also approved a one‑day liquor license for Bolton Spring Farm’s Artisan Sale, and authorized signage and banner use for a Bolton Community Fund event pending insurance. Additional actions included authorizing the Goose Pond Path street‑acceptance plan, a letter to Castro Auto about insurance, and payroll warrants W26‑4 and W26‑5.

• Approved One Day Liquor License for Bolton Spring Farm Artisan Sale on Nov 16, 2025 (Buyuk‑yes, Boyle‑yes)
• Approved Bolton Community Fund signs and banner on town right‑of‑way, pending insurance (Buyuk‑yes, Boyle‑yes)
• Authorized Chair to execute Goose Pond Path Street Acceptance Plan and Quitclaim Deed (Buyuk‑yes, Boyle‑yes)
• Executed Transportation Service Contract with Montachusett Regional Transit Authority (Buyuk‑yes, Boyle‑yes)
• Authorized Chair to sign letter to Castro Auto requiring current insurance (Buyuk‑yes, Boyle‑yes)
• Approved payroll warrants W26‑4 and W26‑5 (Buyuk‑yes, Boyle‑yes)

Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (EDTFC)

The Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee is meeting to define eligibility criteria and the application process for disabled residents. The committee will also discuss membership terms and future applicants with the Select Board.

• Definition of Disabled
• Eligibility criteria for Disabled
• Draft application review
• Committee membership terms and new applicants

The committee approved the minutes from the August 13 meeting. It agreed on a timeline for the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund applications, reviews, and decisions, and that the funds will be applied to FY27 Q3 and Q4 tax bills. The group decided not to use the fuel assistance form, adopted Eastham’s definition of disabled, and approved modifications to the Harvard donation request for upcoming mailings.

• Approved minutes from 13‑Aug‑25 meeting
• Agreed on application period Jan 1‑Jun 30 2026 and related review and decision dates
• Decided funds will be applied to FY27 Q3 and Q4 tax bills
• Decided applicants may also receive other tax‑exemption programs
• Decided not to use the fuel assistance form for applications
• Adopted Eastham’s definition of disabled; Alan to add it to Bolton application
• Approved modification of Harvard donation request for next two Bolton tax‑bill mailings
• Set next meeting for 25‑Sept‑25 at 9:30 a.m.

Conservation Commission

The Bolton Conservation Commission will hold a remote public meeting via Zoom to review a Notice of Intent for drainage improvements at Camp Resolute, including driveway regrading and culvert replacement. The agenda also includes enforcement order updates for several properties and routine trail stewardship reports.

• Notice of Intent for regrading and riprap reinforcement of two driveways at 75 Hudson Road (Camp Resolute) to address ponding and drainage
• Proposed replacement of an existing culvert at the outfall of Little Pond under the existing driveway at Camp Resolute
• Enforcement order updates for properties at 715 Main Street, 31 Manor Road, 146 Hudson Road, 100 East End Road, and Century Mill Estates
• Trail stewardship projects including Vaughn Hill reroute, Bowers Spring invasive species removal, and Welch Pond trail extension

The commission voted to continue the public hearing for the 75 Hudson Road project to the next meeting on September 19, 2025. The minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting were approved, with one commissioner abstaining. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No formal decision was made on the proposed Notice of Intent for 30 Nourse Road, only a discussion and plan for a site visit.

• Continue 75 Hudson Road public hearing to Sept 19 (unanimous approval)
• Approve August 19, 2025 meeting minutes (approved, one abstention)
• Adjourn September 2, 2025 meeting (unanimous approval)

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Bolton Public Ways Safety Committee will meet to review and approve minutes from its last meeting and discuss several road safety topics. Items include evaluating the Berlin/S. Bolton Road intersection, measuring thickly settled roads, and exploring project ideas for the MassDOT LEAP Program. Brush clearing at intersections and scheduling meetings with department heads are also on the agenda.

• Review and approve minutes from August 13, 2025 meeting
• Evaluate Berlin/S. Bolton Road intersection
• Discuss brush clearing at intersections
• Explore project ideas for MassDOT LEAP Program
• Schedule meetings with Department Heads

The Public Ways Safety Committee noted that new stop signs were installed at the Berlin/S. Bolton Road intersection and purchase orders for additional signs were issued. Members asked DPW to hold further sign orders while a memo identifying private roads was prepared for the Select Board. The committee also forwarded MassDOT LEAP project ideas and discussed brush clearing at intersections, planning follow‑up meetings with town leadership.

• New stop signs installed at Berlin/S. Bolton Rd (implemented)
• Purchase orders for additional signs issued (completed)
• Committee requested DPW hold further sign orders (requested)
• Memo on private roads to be sent to Select Board (planned)
• MassDOT LEAP project ideas forwarded to DPW and Town Manager (forwarded)
• Brush clearing at intersections discussed (discussed)
• Meetings with town leadership to be scheduled (planned)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit for a common driveway. The board will also discuss an affordable housing agreement and a study area for Forbush Mill/Main Street.

• Public hearing for special permit: common driveway for five single-family lots on Wattaquadock Hill Road
• Tadmor Tri-Party Agreement regarding an affordable housing unit
• Forbush Mill/Main Street Study Area discussion

The Board voted 5‑0 to continue the public hearing on the Wattaquadock Hill Road common driveway special permit to the September 24, 2025 meeting. It also voted 5‑0 to accept the Tadmor Subdivision tri‑party agreement for an affordable housing unit. The June 11, 2025 meeting minutes were approved by a 4‑0 vote.

• Continue Wattaquadock Hill Road driveway hearing to Sept 24, 2025 (5-0)
• Accept Tadmor Subdivision tri‑party affordable housing agreement (5-0)
• Approve June 11, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding utility pole installations on East End Road and consider ratifying a new police contract. The board will also review early voting dates for the October 6 Special Town Election and a payment to Bolton Access Television.

• Public hearing on National Grid and Verizon New England petition to install four poles on East End Road
• Request for $24,324.20 release of Q2 Franchise Fee and Capital Quarterly Payment for Bolton Access Television
• Possible vote on in-person early voting dates (Sept 22-25) for the October 6, 2025 Special Town Election
• Ratification of Police Union contract for FY26-FY28
• Execution of Inter-Municipal Agreement for Opioid Abatement Funds

The Select Board reopened and then closed the public hearing on the National Grid and Verizon petition, and voted unanimously to approve the joint petition to install four jointly owned poles on East End Road. The Board also approved a $24,324.20 franchise fee release to Bolton Access Television, set early‑in‑person voting dates for the Oct 6, 2025 special election, and authorized a Bicycles Battling Cancer event pending insurance. Additionally, the Board executed an inter‑municipal opioid abatement funds agreement, appointed two members to the Agricultural Commission, and approved bills/payroll warrants and recent meeting minutes.

• Approved joint petition of National Grid and Verizon to install four poles on East End Road (unanimous roll call yes)
• Approved release of Q2 Franchise Fee and Capital Quarterly Payment of $24,324.20 to Bolton Access Television (unanimous roll call yes)
• Approved early in‑person voting schedule for Oct 6, 2025 Special Town Election (unanimous roll call yes)
• Approved Bicycles Battling Cancer event on Sep 21, 2025, subject to insurance certificate (unanimous roll call yes)
• Executed Inter‑Municipal Agreement to use and expend $41,000 opioid abatement funds with Littleton (unanimous roll call yes)
• Appointed Kevin Machnik (term to 2028) and Julia Yang (term to 2026) to the Agricultural Commission (unanimous roll call yes)
• Approved bills/payroll warrants W26‑3 (unanimous roll call yes)
• Approved minutes of June 26, July 10, and Aug 7, 2025 (unanimous roll call yes)

Select Board

The Bolton Select Board will meet on August 21, 2025, to discuss and potentially vote on holding in-person early voting for the October 6, 2025 Special Town Election. The meeting will also include a public hearing on utility pole installations, franchise fee releases, and contract negotiations.

• Public hearing on National Grid and Verizon pole installations on East End Road
• Release of $24,324.20 in Bolton Access Television franchise fees
• Vote on early voting schedule (9/22–9/25) for October 6, 2025 Special Town Election
• Execution of opioid abatement fund inter-municipal agreement
• Police union contract ratification (FY26–FY28)

The Select Board reopened and then closed the public hearing on National Grid and Verizon's petition, and voted unanimously to approve the joint petition to install four jointly owned poles on East End Road. The Board also approved a $24,324.20 franchise fee payment, early voting dates for the Oct 6 special election, the Bicycles Battling Cancer event, and the inter‑municipal opioid abatement funds agreement. Additional actions included appointing two Agricultural Commission members and approving payroll warrants.

• Approved joint petition to install four utility poles on East End Road (unanimous roll‑call yes)
• Approved release of Q2 Franchise Fee and Capital Quarterly Payment of $24,324.20 (unanimous roll‑call yes)
• Approved early voting schedule for Oct 6, 2025 Special Town Election (unanimous roll‑call yes)
• Approved Bicycles Battling Cancer event on Sep 21, 2025 pending insurance certificate (unanimous roll‑call yes)
• Executed Inter‑Municipal Agreement for opioid abatement funds (unanimous roll‑call yes)
• Appointed Kevin Machnik (term to 2028) and Julia Yang (term to 2026) to Agricultural Commission (unanimous roll‑call yes)
• Approved bills/payroll warrants W26‑3 (unanimous roll‑call yes)
• Approved minutes of June 26, 2025; July 10, 2025; August 7, 2025 (unanimous roll‑call yes)

Select Board

The Bolton Select Board will meet remotely to continue a public hearing on utility pole installation, consider early voting for the October 6 special election, discuss the Agricultural Commission's charge, and potentially ratify a new police union contract. The meeting follows COVID-era Open Meeting Law extensions allowing remote participation.

• Public hearing on National Grid and Verizon joint pole installation at East End Road
• Consideration and possible vote to hold in-person early voting Sept 22-25 for Oct 6 special election
• Request to release $24,324.20 in Q2 Franchise Fee and Capital Quarterly Payment to Bolton Access Television
• Possible ratification of Police Union contract FY26-FY28
• Execution of Inter-Municipal Agreement for Opioid Abatement Funds

The Select Board reopened and then closed the public hearing on National Grid and Verizon’s petition, and unanimously approved the joint petition to install four utility poles on East End Road. It also approved a $24,324.20 franchise fee release to Bolton Access Television, authorized early voting dates for the October 6 special election, and approved the Bicycles Battling Cancer event pending insurance. Additionally, the Board executed an inter‑municipal opioid‑abatement funds agreement, appointed two members to the Agricultural Commission, and approved bills/payroll and meeting minutes before adjourning.

• Reopened public hearing on National Grid and Verizon pole petition (unanimous)
• Closed public hearing on National Grid and Verizon pole petition (unanimous)
• Approved installation of four jointly owned poles on East End Road (unanimous)
• Approved $24,324.20 franchise fee release to Bolton Access Television (unanimous)
• Approved early voting schedule for Oct 6, 2025 special election (unanimous)
• Approved Bicycles Battling Cancer event, subject to insurance certificate (unanimous)
• Executed inter‑municipal agreement for opioid‑abatement funds (unanimous)
• Appointed Kevin Machnik (term to 2028) and Julia Yang (term to 2026) to Agricultural Commission (unanimous)

Community Choice Aggregation Committee

The Community Choice Aggregation Committee will review past minutes, discuss a vendor decision and implementation timeline, and analyze Bolton’s energy usage, costs, and savings. The meeting includes a vote on whether to disband the committee.

• Vote to disband Community Choice Aggregation committee
• Discuss vendor decision and implementation timeline
• Review minutes from September 19, 2024
• Analyze Bolton energy utilization, costs/savings, and publicity

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for drainage and culvert work at Camp Resolute. The body will also receive updates on several enforcement orders and discuss trail stewardship projects.

• Notice of Intent for 75 Hudson Road: regrading, riprap reinforcement of two driveways, and culvert replacement at Little Pond outfall
• Enforcement Order updates for 715 Main Street, 31 Manor Road, 146 Hudson Road, 100 East End Road, and Century Mill Estates
• Trail stewardship projects at Vaughn Hill (Woodside Drive TrailHead and steep section reroute)
• Maintenance and invasive species removal at Bowers Spring Flanagan Road Trail Head
• Proposed trail extension at Welch Pond to Sawyer Road

The Conservation Commission voted to postpone the public hearing on the 75 Hudson Road project to the September 2 meeting. It also ratified an Enforcement Order for 715 Main Street and approved the August 5 meeting minutes. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Continued public hearing for 75 Hudson Road project (unanimous AYE)
• Ratified Enforcement Order for 715 Main Street (unanimous AYE)
• Approved minutes from August 5, 2025 meeting (SM, JG, LS, BB AYE; SB abstained)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:28 p.m. (unanimous AYE)

Board of Health

The Bolton Board of Health will hold a Zoom meeting to approve minutes, review building permits, septic permits, well/water reports, and inspection reports. The agenda includes updates on a dust complaint, opioid abatement funds, and a boil water order affecting public facilities.

• Wattaquadock Hill Road – septic permit review
• Bolton Country Manor – water test results
• Boil Water Order for Bolton Library and Public Safety Facility
• 27 Quail Run – horse stalls/barn with 2 BR apartment approved
• 305 Wattaquadock Hill Road – pool and pool house approved

The board did not vote on any items; minutes from the July 8 meeting will be approved at the next session. Members discussed the hold on Wattaquadock Hill Road septic permits because of arsenic contamination and noted pending water testing and opioid abatement efforts. Inspection reports and earlier building‑permit approvals were reviewed, but no new actions were taken.

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss organizational goals and the P&R Coordinator position. The body will also review its meeting schedule.

• Discussion of P&R goals
• Review of P&R Coordinator position
• Discussion of P&R meeting schedule

The Parks and Recreation Commission approved five goals for FY26, covering needs assessment, funding sources, new programs, advertising methods, and summer camp planning. The commission also confirmed it will continue meeting on Thursdays at 9:30 AM for the 2025‑2026 school year and will recommend how to spend the $10,000 Alta Group donation by the end of October. The next meeting is set for September 4, 2025, with a site walk to Memorial Field.

• Adopted FY26 Parks & Recreation goals (all in favor)
• Continued Thursday 9:30 AM meetings for 2025/2026 school year (all in favor)
• Agreed to recommend spending $10,000 Alta Group donation by end of October (all in favor)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM (all in favor)
• Planned site walk to Memorial Field at next meeting (all in favor)
• Motion to open the meeting passed (all in favor)
• Motion to close the meeting passed (all in favor)

Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (EDTFC)

The Elderly & Disabled Taxation Fund Committee will review and approve its July 29 minutes, then hold its first discussions on eligibility rules and possible funding streams for a new local tax fund. Members will also consider the design of the committee’s web page and schedule the next meeting.

• Review and approval of July 29 meeting minutes
• Initial discussion of eligibility criteria for the new tax fund
• Initial discussion of potential funding sources for the tax fund
• Discussion of the committee’s web page design

The committee approved the July 29 minutes with one spelling change and adopted eligibility criteria for elderly applicants, including age and residency requirements. It established a $1,500 maximum annual grant that will be applied to tax bills in the third and fourth quarters, with applications open Jan 1–June 30 and reviews completed by Sep 30. Additional policies were set for disabled applicants, donation stuffer lines, and land‑ownership considerations.

• Approved July‑29 minutes with one spelling change
• Adopted elderly eligibility: homeowner applicant 65+, co‑owner 60+, 10‑year residency, owners only
• Set maximum grant at $1,500 per year, applied to tax bill split between 3Q and 4Q
• Established application period Jan 1–June 30; committee review deadline Sep 30
• Decided no applicant tiers; primary residence and land excluded from savings; owners of >2 acres not required to sell land
• Defined disabled eligibility same as elderly without age requirement; doctor’s written statement required
• Agreed to add a donation “stuffer” line on real estate tax bills (timing to be set)
• Assigned volunteers: Panny to gather fuel‑assistance details and estimate applicants; Michelle to research fund creation and tax‑bill application; Alan to review Danvers application

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Bolton Public Ways Safety Committee will meet to review and approve minutes from its July 23, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes discussions on road safety at the Berlin/S. Bolton Road intersection, measurement of thickly settled roads, project ideas for the MassDOT LEAP Program, and brush clearing at intersections.

• Review and approve minutes from July 23, 2025 meeting
• Discuss road safety at Berlin/S. Bolton Road intersection
• Measure thickly settled roads
• Explore project ideas for MassDOT LEAP Program
• Address brush clearing at intersections

The committee approved the meeting minutes with a unanimous vote. The 3‑way stop at South Bolton Road was reported as approved by the selectmen and signed, but no committee action was required. Other items were informational updates.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging approved the July 2025 meeting minutes. The board set senior‑center hours to 8 a.m.–3 p.m. A holiday luncheon was voted for December 11 at II Forno. The meeting also included a financial report and outreach updates but no other formal actions.

• Approved July 2025 COA minutes
• Set senior‑center hours to 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Holiday luncheon voted for Dec 11 at II Forno

Select Board

The Select Board will consider requests for liquor licenses, event road use, and sign waivers. The board will also review a safety recommendation for a three-way stop and a public hearing regarding utility poles.

• Public hearing on National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. petition to install four poles at East End Road
• Request for 17 one-day liquor licenses for Schartner Farm at 279 West Berlin Road
• Recommendation to make the Berlin/S. Bolton Road intersection a three-way stop
• Proposed additional $100 longevity pay for employees with over 20 years of service
• Request for a sign dimensional requirement waiver at 58 Main Street for The Posh Pup

The Select Board voted unanimously to make the Berlin/South Bolton Road intersection a three‑way stop, with public notification and timing to be set by the Public Works Director and Police Chief. It also approved 17 one‑day liquor licenses for Schartner Farm, granted road use for two charity bike rides, and issued a sign waiver for The Posh Pup. Additional actions included approving a conservation sign, appointing a new Public Ways Safety Committee member, and authorizing a short‑term parking license for Wood Partners.

• Approved 17 one‑day liquor licenses for Schartner Farm at 279 West Berlin Road (unanimous)
• Approved Bikes Not Bombs road use for Century Challenge bike ride on Sep 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Granted waiver to dimensional requirements for The Posh Pup sign at 58 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved placement of Northwoods Conservation Area sign at Warner Road (unanimous)
• Approved three‑way stop at Berlin/South Bolton intersection, pending public notice and timing (unanimous)
• Appointed Sylwia Hagendorn to the Public Ways Safety Committee (term until 2028) (unanimous)
• Approved Ride to Defeat ALS bike ride road use on Sep 20, 2025, subject to police approval (unanimous)
• Executed short‑term parking license for Wood Partners at Tower Field (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding the installation of four utility poles on East End Road. The board is also reviewing liquor licenses, event requests, and a potential three-way stop at the Berlin/S. Bolton Road intersection.

• Public hearing on National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. petition for 4 poles at East End Road
• Request for 17 one-day liquor licenses for Schartner Farm at 279 West Berlin Road
• Recommendation to make the Berlin/S. Bolton Road intersection a three-way stop
• Proposed $100 longevity increase for employees with over 20 years of service
• Sign waiver request for The Posh Pup at 58 Main Street

The Select Board unanimously approved several items, including a three‑way stop at the Berlin/South Bolton intersection, 17 one‑day liquor licenses for Schartner Farm, road use for two bike rides, a sign waiver for The Posh Pup, a parking license for Wood Partners, $100 longevity pay for long‑service employees, and bills/payroll warrants. The board also continued the East End Road pole hearing.

• Approved three‑way stop at Berlin/South Bolton intersection (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved 17 one‑day liquor licenses for Schartner Farm (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved road use for Bikes Not Bombs Century Challenge bike ride on Sep 7 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved road use for 2025 Ride to Defeat ALS bike ride on Sep 20 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Granted waiver to place sign for The Posh Pup at 58 Main Street (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved parking license for Wood Partners at Tower Field (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved $100 additional longevity pay for employees with >20 years service (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Bills and Payroll warrants W25‑27 and W26‑1 (unanimous roll‑call)

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the Director's report and department goals. The board is also scheduled to discuss the library's proctoring policy.

• Review of department goals
• Discussion of Proctoring Policy

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to select a location for the East End NRHD sign. The board also intends to finalize staff assignments for Fiscal Year 2026.

• East End NRHD sign location selection
• FY 26 Staff Assignments

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding land modifications and construction projects. The board will also vote on requests for Scout activities and a new kiosk installation.

• Notice of Intent for driveway regrading and culvert installation at 194 & 196 Annie Moore Road
• Continued Notice of Intent for a garage, pool, and yard improvements at 220 Berlin Road
• Vote on request for Girl Scout Troop 64881 to camp on Taggart land in September 2025
• Vote on Eagle Scout project to construct a kiosk at the Annie Moore Road trail head
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for Harvard Road (Map 6.C, Parcels 16 & 17)

The Conservation Commission closed public hearings and issued Orders of Conditions for the 194 & 196 Annie Moore Road and 220 Berlin Road projects, adding specific site‑specific requirements. It also authorized a one‑night Girl Scout camping event, an Eagle Scout kiosk project, a Certificate of Compliance for Harvard Road, and the installation of informational signs about cicada‑killer wasps. All actions were approved by unanimous roll‑call votes.

• Closed public hearing for 194 & 196 Annie Moore Road project (unanimous AYE)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 194 & 196 Annie Moore Road with stockpiling restriction (unanimous AYE)
• Closed public hearing for 220 Berlin Road project (unanimous AYE)
• Issued Order of Conditions for 220 Berlin Road with deed restriction and invasive‑species management (unanimous AYE)
• Authorized Bolton Girl Scout Troop 64881 one‑night camping on Taggart land (unanimous AYE)
• Authorized Eagle Scout project to construct kiosk at Annie Moore Road trailhead (unanimous AYE)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Harvard Road (unanimous AYE)
• Authorized installation of 5‑8 informational signs about cicada‑killer wasps at Bowers Springs (unanimous AYE)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet remotely to consider an Approval Not Required request and a driveway security release. The board will also appoint a MAPC/MAGIC representative and identify an additional study area.

• Approval Not Required for parcel transfer at 292 Berlin Road (Robert and Paula Hatch)
• Driveway Security Release for 103 Nourse Road
• Appointment of MAPC/MAGIC Representative

The Planning Board approved the endorsement of a parcel transfer at 292 Berlin Road (5‑0). It ordered the applicant at 103 Nourse Roadway to install the required depressed area and rip‑rap (5‑0). The Board appointed Pamela Harding, Town Planner, as the town’s MAPC/MAGIC representative (5‑0). Minutes from April 30 and May 28, 2025 were adopted (4‑0 and 5‑0 respectively).

• Approved endorsement of 292 Berlin Road parcel transfer (5-0)
• Ordered completion of depressed area and rip‑rap at 103 Nourse Roadway (5-0)
• Appointed Pamela Harding as MAPC/MAGIC representative (5-0)
• Adopted April 30, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0, Roemer recused)
• Adopted May 28, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0, Roemer recused)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous approval)

Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (EDTFC)

Committee members introduced themselves and exchanged information on other towns' fund guidelines. They discussed eligibility criteria, donation sources, and application procedures, but did not adopt any policies or vote on items. Two members volunteered to assist with estimates and record‑keeping, but these were informal offers.

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the minutes from its March 11, 2025 and April 11, 2025 meetings. It appointed Kelly Garlock as Assistant Assessor for a one‑year term starting August 1, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 11, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Appointed Assistant Assessor Kelly Garlock (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will meet to discuss goals for the current fiscal year and provide an update on summer camp. The body will also consider renewing membership with the MRPA.

• Discussion of fence at Forbush field
• Discussion of summer event and music
• Approval of payment to join MRPA
• Review of fiscal year goals
• Summer camp update

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the June 10 meeting. It also unanimously approved a $350 payment to join the Massachusetts Recreation and Parks Association (MRPA). The commission unanimously moved to close the meeting at 11:30 AM. Discussions were held about a fence for Forbush Field, a possible summer music event, and setting goals for the year, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved June 10 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $350 MRPA membership payment (unanimous)
• Approved motion to close the meeting (unanimous)

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Public Ways Safety Committee will meet to discuss road measurements and a specific intersection. The body will also review its Code of Conduct and consider a prospective member.

• Berlin/S. Bolton Road intersection
• Thickly settled roads measurement
• Code of Conduct review
• Prospective member consideration

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review health reports and permit approvals. The meeting includes discussions on a dust complaint on Main Street and the well and septic status at 146 Hudson Road.

• Main Street Dust Complaint
• 146 Hudson Road well and septic status and DEP visit
• NABH 1st quarter assessment of $2,634.33
• NABH 1st quarter environmental payment of $5,747.62
• Arborvirus Report from MDPH

The Board approved Lisa Sullivan to sign on behalf of the Board of Health as the new Health & Permitting Administrator. It also approved building permits for several properties, decided to post a site visit for the Main Street dust complaint, and will link the Arborvirus report on the Board's website.

• Approved building permit for 239 S Bolton Road deck (by B. Brookings)
• Approved building permit for 42 Annie Moore Road renovation (by B. Brookings)
• Approved building permit for 163 Bare Hill Road deck (by B. Brookings)
• Approved building permit for 285 Long Hill Road finished basement (by B. Brookings)
• Approved building permit for 0 Warner Road sign (by B. Brookings)
• Motion to sign Lisa Sullivan as Health & Permitting Admin approved
• Decided to post Main Street dust complaint as a site visit
• Agreed to link Arborvirus report on the Board website

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several property modifications and infrastructure replacements. The board will also discuss a potential policy to ban certain rodenticides on municipal property.

• Notice of Intent for driveway regrading and culvert installation at 194 & 196 Annie Moore Road
• Continued Notice of Intent for a garage, pool, and yard improvements at 220 Berlin Road
• Continued Notice of Intent to replace a pedestrian stream crossing at Wilder Pond Trail Crossing
• Potential vote to recommend a ban on Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides (SGARs) on municipal property
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for a sewage disposal system at Lot 3, 157 Harvard Road

The commission approved the July 1, 2025 minutes, postponed the Annie Moore Road notice, and continued the 220 Berlin Road hearing to the August 5 meeting. It closed the Wilder Pond Trail Crossing hearing and issued an Order of Conditions, required an amendment for changes at 711/713 Main Street, and granted a Certificate of Compliance for 157 Harvard Road. Finally, it voted to recommend the Select Board review and adopt a draft policy banning second‑generation anticoagulant rodenticides on municipal property.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed Notice of Intent for 194 & 196 Annie Moore Road (no hearing)
• Continued public hearing for 220 Berlin Road to Aug 5, 2025 (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for Wilder Pond Trail Crossing (unanimous)
• Determined changes at 711/713 Main Street require amendment to Order of Conditions (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for Lot 3, 157 Harvard Road (unanimous)
• Recommended Select Board review draft policy banning SGARs on municipal property (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit for a common driveway on Wattaquadock Hill Road. The board will also review the Tadmor study area scope of work and a draft Code of Conduct.

• Public hearing for special permit: common driveway servicing five single-family house lots at Wattaquadock Hill Road (Assessing Maps 004.C. Parcels 0062-0066)
• Review and edit of Scope of Work for Tadmor study area
• Review of draft Code of Conduct

The Planning Board voted 5‑0 to continue the special permit hearing for the Wattaquadock Hill Road common driveway to August 13, 2025. The Board also unanimously adopted a new Code of Conduct (6‑0) and approved the May 14, 2025 minutes (5‑0). Additional actions included attaching a parcel map to the Forbush Study Area scope and highlighting the focused area assessment map.

• Continue Wattaquadock Hill Road driveway hearing to Aug 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Accept proposed Code of Conduct (6-0)
• Approve May 14, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Attach parcel map to Forbush Study Area scope of work
• Highlight focused area assessment map
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will meet to conduct general committee business. The primary focus of the meeting is to review and approve end-of-year items.

• Review and approval of end-of-year materials
• Committee business including meeting minutes and transfer requests

The committee unanimously approved a $3,153 legal‑bill transfer, a $3,314 Parks and Recreation lifeguard payroll transfer, and a $266,412 transfer from Police Wages to Snow and Ice. It also unanimously approved the minutes from four prior meetings. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved legal‑bill transfer of $3,153 (5-0)
• Approved Parks and Recreation lifeguard payroll transfer of $3,314 (5-0)
• Approved transfer of $266,412 from Police Wages to Snow and Ice (5-0)
• Approved minutes from Feb 11, Mar 18, Mar 25, and July 1, 2025 (5-0)

Select Board

The meeting scheduled for July 14, 2025, was canceled. The agenda had listed the review and approval of end-of-year transfers.

• Review and approve end-of-year transfers

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding the installation of utility poles. The board will also consider a request for temporary event signage and review end-of-year financial transfers.

• Public hearing on National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. petition to install four jointly owned poles at East End Road
• Request from Ty-Rods Club to place 24”X24” temporary signs at five locations along Rte 117
• Discussion on calling a Special Town Election
• Review of end-of-year transfers
• Approval of bills and payroll warrants W25-26

The Select Board unanimously approved a special town election on Oct. 6, 2025 to fill an open Select Board seat and two Parks and Recreation seats. It also approved a year‑end transfer of $266,412.45 from Police Wages to the Snow and Ice account, and approved the bills/payroll warrants W25‑26. Additionally, the Board authorized five temporary signs along Route 117 for the September 7 event and voted to continue the National Grid pole hearing to Aug. 7, 2025.

• Approved special town election on Oct. 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved year‑end transfer of $266,412.45 from Police Wages to Snow and Ice account (unanimous)
• Approved bills/payroll warrants W25‑26 (unanimous)
• Approved installation of five temporary signs along Route 117 for Sep 7 event (unanimous)
• Voted to continue National Grid pole hearing to Aug. 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved sign request for Ty‑Rods Club temporary signs (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will continue a public hearing regarding the installation of four jointly owned utility poles by National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. The board will also consider a request for temporary event signage and receive departmental updates. Other business includes reviewing bills, payroll warrants, and the possibility of calling a special town election.

• Public hearing on National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. installing four poles on East End Road
• Request from Ty-Rods Club for temporary signs at five locations along Rte 117
• Discussion on calling a Special Town Election
• Approval of Bills/Payroll warrants W25-26
• End-of-Year Transfers

The Select Board voted unanimously to call a special town election on October 6, 2025. It also approved a year‑end transfer of $266,412.45 from Police Wages to the Snow and Ice account and approved bills/payroll warrants W25‑26. Additionally, the Board approved five temporary signs along Route 117 for the September 7, 2025 event and continued the National Grid/Verizon pole hearing to August 7, 2025.

• Approved special town election on Oct 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved year‑end transfer of $266,412.45 from Police Wages to Snow and Ice account (unanimous)
• Approved bills/payroll warrants W25‑26 (unanimous)
• Approved installation of five temporary signs along Route 117 for Sep 7, 2025 event (unanimous)
• Continued National Grid/Verizon pole hearing to Aug 7, 2025 (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission is meeting to discuss the purchase of a sign for the East End NRHD and staff assignments for FY 26. The body will also review outstanding meeting minutes.

• East End NRHD sign purchase
• FY 26 Staff Assignments

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Public Ways Safety Committee will meet to discuss safety and measurements for specific local roads. The body will also review traffic rules and orders.

• Rocky Dundee/Randall Road intersection
• Berlin/S. Bolton Road intersection
• Traffic Rules and Orders update
• Thickly settled roads measurement

The Public Ways Safety Committee approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to contact the bus company about driver behavior at Rocky Dundee rather than install a stop sign. The committee agreed to ask the Department of Public Works to clear brush at the Sugar Road and Golden Run intersections. It postponed voting on the Berlin and South Bolton Road stop‑sign memo until approval is received from Randy and the town chief.

• Approved May 14, 2025 meeting minutes
• Decided to contact bus company about driver behavior at Rocky Dundee (no stop sign)
• Agreed to contact DPW to clear brush at Sugar Road and Golden Run intersections
• Postponed vote on Berlin/South Bolton Rd stop‑sign memo pending Randy and chief approval
• Confirmed no further action needed on Traffic Rules and Orders update (Jen Marquis)
• Agreed to send final thickly settled roads report to Randy and Luke

Council on Aging

The board approved the minutes from the June 2025 Council on Aging meeting. No other formal actions or votes were recorded. The next board meeting was scheduled for August 12, 2025, and the meeting adjourned at 11:32 a.m.

• Approved June 2025 COA minutes

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review building and septic permits and discuss specific property issues. The board is also seeking feedback on the proposed SGARs Policy regarding exemptions.

• Payment of $2,990 to Tessa David for 3rd Party Landfill Inspection
• Discussion of deed restriction at 18 Sargent Road
• Review of SGARs Policy and the Board of Health's role in exemptions
• Septic permits for Warner Road (2 lots) and Wattaquadock Hill Road (3 lots)
• Dust complaint on Main Street

The Board approved payment of a $2,990 invoice for a third‑party landfill inspection. It also approved several building permits and septic permit plans, including Warner Road and 68 Old Harvard Road. A proposal for a rodenticide policy was deferred to a future meeting. Minutes from prior meetings were approved.

• Approved $2,990 landfill inspection invoice (payment approved)
• Approved building permits for 124 Meadow Road, 58 Main Street, 5 Harvard Road, 30 Bowers Spring, 189 Still River Road, 580 Main Street, 296 Hudson Road, 53 Bare Hill Road, 2 Old Harvard Road, 18 Goose Pond Path
• Approved Warner Road septic plan (motion by C. Rogers, seconded by W. Karlon)
• Approved 68 Old Harvard Road septic upgrade plan (motion by C. Rogers, seconded by C. Slade)
• Approved minutes from 4/22/25 and 6/10/25 (motion by C. Rogers, seconded by C. Slade)
• Approved minutes from 5/13/25 (motion by C. Rogers, seconded by W. Karlon)
• Deferred Conservation Commission rodenticide policy proposal to a future meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion by C. Rogers, seconded by C. Slade)

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the FY25 budget summary and receive a Director's report. The board will also discuss the Friends of the Library and a meeting with the Select Board.

• FY25 budget summary
• Director's report on building, grounds, and personnel
• Friends of the Library discussion
• Meeting with Select Board

The board approved the minutes of the May 29, 2025 library trustee meeting. They discussed ongoing challenges with payment for the new website, maintenance work by DPW, and the hiring process for a children’s area assistant. The FY25 budget was reviewed, noting a small return to the town, and the Friends of the Library pledged $6,000 for a new teen space. The trustees set the next meeting for August 6 at 7 pm and noted an upcoming Select Board meeting on December 18 via Zoom.

• Approved May 29 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Advisory Committee

The meeting agenda consists of procedural boilerplate. The committee will address general committee business, including meeting minutes, transfer requests, and correspondence.

• Committee business (meeting minutes, transfer requests, correspondence)

The Bolton Advisory Committee unanimously approved five transfer requests totaling $22,440, covering legal, public works, and health needs. The committee also approved the June 16, 2025 meeting minutes. All motions passed with a 4-0 vote.

• Approved $12,544 legal transfer request (4-0)
• Approved $1,968 legal transfer request (4-0)
• Approved $4,166 DPW building maintenance transfer request (4-0)
• Approved $772 DPW Memorial Day account transfer request (4-0)
• Approved $2,990 Board of Health well testing transfer request (4-0)
• Approved June 16, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold continued public hearings on three construction projects and a request for a certificate of compliance. The body will also discuss and potentially vote on recommending a policy to ban second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides on municipal property.

• Proposed accessory structures, pool, and garage at 220 Berlin Road
• Replacement of a pedestrian stream crossing at Wilder Pond Trail (Main Street)
• Proposed single-family home and driveway at Lot 2 Harvard Road
• Certificate of Compliance request for driveway work at 2 Wheeler Road
• Draft policy banning second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) on municipal property

The commission continued public hearings for the 220 Berlin Road project and the Wilder Pond Trail Crossing, moving them to the July 22 meeting. It closed the public hearing for the Lot 2 Harvard Road project and issued an Order of Conditions requiring three additional trees. A Certificate of Compliance was granted for 2 Wheeler Road. Minutes from the May 6 and June 17 meetings were approved.

• Continued public hearing for 220 Berlin Road project – unanimous AYE
• Continued public hearing for Wilder Pond Trail Crossing – unanimous AYE
• Closed public hearing for Lot 2 Harvard Road project – unanimous AYE
• Issued Order of Conditions for Lot 2 Harvard Road (add three trees) – unanimous AYE
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 2 Wheeler Road – unanimous AYE
• Approved minutes from May 6, 2025 meeting – unanimous AYE (PB abstained)
• Approved minutes from June 17, 2025 meeting – unanimous AYE (PB abstained)
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous AYE

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding the installation of four utility poles by National Grid and Verizon New England. The board will also consider liquor license requests and a payment to Bolton Access Television.

• Public hearing for National Grid and Verizon New England to install four poles at East End Road
• Request for a sign waiver for Bolton Country Cupboard at 476 Main Street
• One-day liquor license requests for Bolton Spring Farm at 159 Main Street
• Payment of $24,871.67 to Bolton Access Television for Q4 payment and franchise fee
• Liquor license manager change for International Beverage Company, Inc at 159 Ballville Road

The Select Board appointed new members to the Elderly or Disabled Taxation Fund Committee and the Parks and Recreation Commission. It also approved a sign waiver at 476 Main Street, several one‑day liquor licenses, a $24,871.67 payment to Bolton Access Television, and renewed the senior trash‑bag policy. All actions were adopted by unanimous roll‑call vote.

• Appointed Panny Gerken, Alan Levin, Michael Rudomin, Treasurer Michelle Carlisle and Assessor Chair Jeffrey Nichols to the Elderly or Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (unanimous)
• Appointed Anna McKeown (2‑year) and Karyn LaFlamme (1‑year) to the Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved installation of four jointly owned utility poles by National Grid and Verizon New England on East End Road (unanimous)
• Approved waivers for a sign at Bolton Country Cupboard, 476 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day liquor licenses: 1 for July 20, 2025 and 8 for September‑October 2025 at Bolton Spring Farm (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for International Beverage Company LLC liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved release of $24,871.67 to Bolton Access Television for Q1 operations (unanimous)
• Renewed senior trash‑bag policy for residents age 61+ through FY25 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding the installation of four utility poles and review several liquor license requests. The board will also consider a payment to Bolton Access Television and conduct appointments for town committees.

• Public hearing for National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install four poles at East End Road
• Request for a sign waiver at Bolton Country Cupboard, 476 Main Street
• One-day liquor license requests for Bolton Spring Farm at 159 Main Street
• Liquor license manager change for International Beverage Company, Inc. at 159 Ballville Road
• Payment of $24,871.67 to Bolton Access Television for Q4 payment and franchise fee

The Select Board approved several appointments and permits, including the Elderly or Disabled Taxation Fund Committee members and Parks and Recreation Commission members. It unanimously authorized National Grid and Verizon New England to install four utility poles on East End Road. Additional unanimous approvals covered a sign waiver, one‑day liquor licenses, a liquor‑license manager change, a payment to Bolton Access Television, and renewal of the senior trash‑bag policy.

• Appointed Panny Gerken, Alan Levin, Michael Rudomin, Michelle Carlisle, Jeffrey Nichols to EDTFC (unanimous)
• Appointed Anna McKeown (2‑yr) and Karyn LaFlamme (1‑yr) to Parks and Recreation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved National Grid/Verizon petition to install four utility poles on East End Road (unanimous)
• Approved sign waivers for Bolton Country Cupboard at 476 Main Street (unanimous)
• Approved one‑day liquor licenses: 1 for July 20 craft fair and 8 for 2025 season dates (unanimous)
• Approved change of manager for International Beverage Company liquor license (unanimous)
• Approved release of $24,871.67 to Bolton Access Television (unanimous)
• Renewed senior trash‑bag policy for FY26 (unanimous)

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Public Ways Safety Committee will meet to discuss specific road intersections and update traffic rules and orders. The body will also review measurements for thickly settled roads and its own Code of Conduct.

• Rocky Dundee/Randall Road intersection
• Berlin/S. Bolton Road intersection
• Traffic Rules and Orders update
• Thickly settled roads measurement
• Code of Conduct review

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit for a common driveway on Wattaquadock Hill Road. The board will also review a new Select Board Code of Conduct policy and conduct a zoning analysis for Tadmor.

• Public hearing for special permit: common driveway servicing five single-family house lots at Wattaquadock Hill Road (Assessing Maps 004.C. Parcels 0062-0066)
• Review of Select Board’s new Code of Conduct policy
• Tadmor Zoning Analysis and area discussion

The Board voted 5‑0 to continue the public hearing on the special permit for a common driveway on Wattaquadock Hill Road, setting the new hearing date for July 16 2025 at 7:30 p.m. It also approved the April 9 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other actions were finalized.

• Continue special‑permit hearing for Wattaquadock Hill Road common driveway to July 16 2025 (5‑0)
• Approve April 9 2025 Planning Board minutes (5‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on several residential construction and maintenance requests. The body will also discuss and potentially vote on banning second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) on municipal property.

• Notice of Intent for accessory structures, pool, and garage at 220 Berlin Road
• Request for Determination to remove three dead ash trees at 76 East End Road
• Notice of Intent to replace a pedestrian stream crossing at Wilder Pond Trail
• Continued Notice of Intent for a 1,500-gallon septic tank at 89 Spectacle Hill Road
• Vote for Order of Conditions for restoration work at 58 Main Street

The Conservation Commission voted to continue public hearings for the 220 Berlin Road project, the Wilder Pond Trail crossing, and the Harvard Road driveway proposal, moving them to the July 1 meeting. It closed the hearing for 76 East End Road and issued a Negative 3 Determination with mitigation conditions, and it approved Order of Conditions for 89 Spectacle Hill Road and 58 Main Street. The board also approved the June 3 minutes and elected James Geraghty as Vice Chair and Brian Berube as Chair for FY26.

• Continued public hearing for 220 Berlin Road (next meeting July 1) – approved unanimously
• Closed hearing and issued Negative 3 Determination for 76 East End Road with conditions – approved unanimously
• Continued public hearing for Wilder Pond Trail Crossing (next meeting July 1) – approved unanimously
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 89 Spectacle Hill Road, requiring tree planting – approved unanimously
• Continued public hearing for Lot 2 – Harvard Road driveway proposal (next meeting July 1) – approved unanimously
• Issued Order of Conditions for 58 Main Street – approved unanimously
• Approved minutes from the June 3, 2025 meeting – approved (LS abstained)
• Nominated James Geraghty as Vice Chair and Brian Berube as Chair for FY26 – approved unanimously

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will meet to discuss the budget process and handle FY2026 reappointments. The meeting also includes general committee business such as meeting minutes and correspondence.

• Review of budget process
• FY2026 Reappointments

The Bolton Advisory Committee approved three separate transfer requests totaling $26,457 for building repairs, HVAC upgrades, and legal services. Each request was approved unanimously with a 5‑0 vote. The committee also approved the minutes from five previous meetings. No vote was required for the budget process discussion.

• Approved $6,771 transfer for roof repair, Public Safety HVAC repair, fire alarm repair and pest services (5-0)
• Approved $17,988 transfer for digital control system for HVAC at Public Safety building and Library (5-0)
• Approved $1,698 transfer for ongoing legal services (5-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 25, Mar 4, Apr 29) (5-0)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet to discuss a demolition permit and a sign purchase. The body will also handle administrative tasks including reappointments and meeting minutes.

• Demolition Permit XP-25-2 (2 Old Harvard Road)
• East End NRHD sign purchase
• Member reappointments

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Bolton Public Ways Safety Committee will meet to review and approve minutes from its May 14, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes discussions on traffic safety at the Rocky Dundee/Randall Road and Berlin/S. Bolton Road intersections, updates to traffic rules and orders, and a review of thickly settled roads measurement. The committee will also address its summer schedule.

• Review Rocky Dundee/Randall Road intersection
• Review Berlin/S. Bolton Road intersection
• Traffic Rules and Orders update
• Thickly settled roads measurement review
• Summer schedule discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss a memo regarding Century Mill Estates and identify study areas for Tadmor. The board will also receive information on Bill H.299 concerning mandatory training for land use boards.

• Discussion of Century Mill Estates memo
• Identification of Tadmor study area and next steps
• Information on Bill H.299 regarding mandatory training of land use boards

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the March 26, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. It decided to send a draft of the Century Mill Estates memo to Robert Roemer and Michael Gorr for their review. The Board agreed to include the Bolton Orchards property in the Forbush area study and to formalize the study’s scope in a written document.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0)
• Send draft Century Mill Estates memo to Robert Roemer and Michael Gorr for review
• Include Bolton Orchards property in Forbush area study
• Formalize Forbush study scope into a written document

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will vote on a new chair and decide on a fence for Forbush field. Members will also review requests for the town common Pavilion and basketball court usage.

• Vote on New Commission Chair
• Discussion and vote on fence at Forbush field
• Vote on invoice for new basketball backboard
• Request for Nashoba Neighbors to use town common Pavilion on 8/20 from 3-7pm
• Review of Murphy Court basketball league summer usage

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the May 1 minutes and authorized several expenditures, all by unanimous vote. Payments approved included $900 for new backboards at Murphy court, $250 for Memorial Day refreshments, and up to $5,000 from the revolving fund for summer camp supplies. The commission also approved the Nashoba Neighbors event at the town common pavilion.

• Approved May 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Nashoba Neighbors pavilion event (unanimous)
• Approved $900 payment for Murphy court backboards (unanimous)
• Approved $250 reimbursement for Memorial Day refreshments (unanimous)
• Approved up to $5,000 for summer camp supplies from revolving fund (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging board approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes as amended. The board decided that MART transportation rides will remain free and the free service will continue until June 2026. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved May 13 COA minutes (as amended)
• Extended free MART rides to June 2026

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review a third-party landfill inspection and a water report from NRHS. The board is also discussing specific property matters at 58 Main Street and 21 Harris Farm Road.

• Third-party inspection of the landfill
• Deed restriction for 21 Harris Farm Road
• Public Water System (PWS) matter for 58 Main Street
• Septic permit upgrades for 89 Spectacle Hill Road and 27 Quail Run
• Building permit approvals for 8 properties including 94 Sugar Road and 220 Berlin Road

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review the May Backyard Bolton event and schedule a summer date. Members will also discuss a committee vacancy, zoning updates, and budget expenditures.

• Review of May Backyard Bolton event and scheduling of summer date
• Planning for a business gathering
• Discussion of committee vacancy
• Zoning discussion and update
• Budget expenditures

The Economic Development Committee approved reimbursement for marketing expenses and welcome‑package costs. Erik Neyland’s $130 in marketing costs and Kristin DeJohn’s $198 request were approved by a 4‑0 vote. The motion was made by Kristin DeJohn and seconded by Erik Neyland.

• Approved $130 marketing expenses and $198 welcome package reimbursement (4-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss accepting a 1.5 acre land donation on Green Road and issuing an all-alcoholic beverages license. The board will also interview volunteers for the Elderly or Disabled Taxation Fund Committee and discuss FY26 goals.

• Discussion to accept a 1.5 acre parcel on Green Road (map 6.c parcel 19.1) from the estate of Paul R. Zayka
• Issuance of All-Alcoholic Beverages License to Bolton Exchange Inc./Oak & Orchard at 544 Wattaquadock Hill Road
• Agreement with The Bolton Conservation Trust, Inc for meeting space at 697 Main Street
• Interviews for Elderly or Disabled Taxation Fund Committee volunteers
• Review of Board/Committee Appointments expiring June 30, 2025

The Board voted unanimously to accept a 1.5‑acre parcel on Green Road for the fire department's pond. It also paused the transfer‑station sticker rollout until at least Oct 2 2025 and approved an all‑alcoholic‑beverage license for Bolton Exchange Inc. Additional unanimous actions included a lease with the Bolton Conservation Trust, a Code of Conduct policy, an intermunicipal housing agreement, payroll warrants, and the May meeting minutes.

• Accepted 1.5‑acre land donation on Green Road for fire pond (unanimous roll‑call)
• Paused transfer‑station sticker effective date until at least Oct 2 2025 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Issued all‑alcoholic‑beverage license to Bolton Exchange Inc./Oak & Orchard, 544 Wattaquadock Hill Rd (unanimous roll‑call)
• Executed lease with Bolton Conservation Trust for meeting space in Houghton Building, 697 Main St (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Code of Conduct policy for Select Board and appointed officials (unanimous roll‑call)
• Executed Intermunicipal Agreement for Assabet Regional Housing Consortium with seven towns (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved bills/payroll warrants W25‑24 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved regular session minutes of May 1 and May 15, 2025 (unanimous roll‑call)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss accepting a 1.5 acre land donation on Green Road and issuing an all-alcoholic beverages license. The board will also conduct interviews for the Elderly or Disabled Taxation Fund Committee and discuss FY26 goals.

• Discussion to accept a 1.5 acre parcel on Green Road (map 6.c parcel 19.1) from the estate of Paul R. Zayka
• Issuance of all-alcoholic beverages license to Bolton Exchange Inc./Oak & Orchard at 544 Wattaquadock Hill Road
• Agreement with Bolton Conservation Trust, Inc for meeting space at 697 Main Street
• Intermunicipal Agreement for Assabet Regional Housing Consortium
• Executive session for contract negotiations with Police Chief Luke Hamburger and the Police Union

The Select Board unanimously accepted a 1.5‑acre parcel on Green Road as a fire‑pond donation and paused the transfer‑station sticker rollout until at least Oct. 2, 2025. It also approved an all‑alcoholic‑beverage license, a lease with the Bolton Conservation Trust, a Code of Conduct policy, and an intermunicipal housing agreement, and entered executive session for police contract negotiations.

• Accepted 1.5‑acre fire‑pond parcel donation (unanimous roll‑call)
• Paused transfer‑station sticker effective date until at least Oct 2 2025 (unanimous)
• Issued all‑alcoholic‑beverage license to Bolton Exchange Inc./Oak & Orchard (unanimous)
• Executed lease with Bolton Conservation Trust for Houghton Building meeting space (unanimous)
• Approved Code of Conduct Policy for Select Board and appointed officials (unanimous)
• Executed Intermunicipal Agreement for Assabet Regional Housing Consortium (unanimous)
• Approved bills/payroll warrants W25‑24 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for police contract negotiations (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for several residential construction and site improvement projects. The board will also discuss a potential vote to ban second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides on municipal property.

• Proposed 6ft chain link fence at 655 Main Street
• Proposed 1-bedroom ADU and 2,000-gallon septic tank at 89 Spectacle Hill Road
• Proposed single-family dwelling and driveway at Lot 2 Harvard Road
• Proposed restoration work and site improvements at 58 Main Street
• Potential vote to ban Second-Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticide (SGARs) on municipal property

The commission denied the proposed 6‑ft chain‑link fence at 655 Main Street, requiring it to be at least 50 ft from the stream and to use non‑permanent footings. It also continued public hearings for projects at 89 Spectacle Hill Road, Harvard Road (Lot 2), and 58 Main Street, and approved a Certificate of Compliance for 38 Long Hill Road. The FY26 mowing contract for Bowers and Butternut Springs was awarded to Henderson Striker, and new signage for the Vaughn Hill Conservation Area was authorized. Minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting were approved with two abstentions.

• Issued Negative 3 Determination for 655 Main St fence with conditions (unanimous AYE)
• Continued public hearing for 89 Spectacle Hill Rd project to June 17 (unanimous AYE)
• Continued public hearing for Lot 2 Harvard Rd project to June 17 (unanimous AYE)
• Closed public hearing for 58 Main St project (vote to be finalized June 17) (unanimous AYE)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 38 Long Hill Rd (unanimous AYE)
• Awarded FY26 maintenance mowing contract for Bowers & Butternut Springs to Henderson Striker (unanimous AYE)
• Authorized posting of new signs in Vaughn Hill Conservation Area (unanimous AYE)
• Approved May 20, 2025 meeting minutes (two abstentions, others AYE)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The May 29, 2025, meeting was cancelled due to a lack of a quorum. No decisions were made on the proposed agenda items.

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the FY25 budget and discuss updates to the Program Room and ICE policies. The board will also address staff job descriptions and the implementation of a new website and Trustee email accounts.

• FY25 budget review
• Program Room Policy change
• ICE policy
• Staff job descriptions
• New website and Trustee email accounts

The trustees approved the minutes from the previous meeting. They unanimously approved changes to the Program Room policy. They also approved staff job descriptions, endorsing a full‑time Youth Services librarian and an assistant position, and approved closing the library on July 5.

• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Unanimously approved Program Room policy changes
• Approved staff job descriptions and endorsed a full‑time Youth Services librarian and an assistant position
• Approved closure of the library on July 5

Planning Board

The Bolton Planning Board will discuss prioritizing tasks for the upcoming fiscal year as part of the Bolton Master Plan 2035. Members will also identify the Tadmor study area and additional study areas, followed by a review of the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting is conducted remotely via Zoom.

• Review and prioritization of Planning Board tasks for Bolton Master Plan 2035
• Identification of Tadmor study area and additional study areas

The Board reviewed the Bolton Master Plan 2035 implementation tasks and noted that the Housing Production Plan update is a goal for FY 26. It also identified the need to re‑identify Bolton as a Housing Choice Community, which will require a zoning bylaw amendment. The review of the March 26, 2025 minutes was continued to the June 11, 2025 meeting.

• Continued review of March 26, 2025 minutes to June 11, 2025 meeting

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Bolton Public Ways Safety Committee will meet to review and approve minutes from May 14, 2025, and discuss several traffic safety items, including requests for speed bumps, yield signs, and updates to traffic rules. The meeting is held via Zoom.

• Long Hill Road speed bumps request
• Rocky Dundee/Randall Road intersection yield sign
• Berlin/S. Bolton Road intersection review
• Traffic Rules and Orders update
• Thickly settled roads measurement

Conservation Commission

The Bolton Conservation Commission will hold a remote public meeting to review five land-use filings, including requests for septic systems and fencing, and discuss a potential ban on second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) on municipal property. The meeting will also include updates on conservation land projects and authorized trail stewardship work.

• Request for Determination of Applicability for 6ft chain-link fence at 655 Main Street
• Continued Notice of Intent for 2,000-gallon septic system and ADU at 89 Spectacle Hill Road
• Continued Notice of Intent for single-family dwelling with driveway in wetland buffer at 285 Still River Road
• Discussion and potential vote to ban SGARs on municipal property
• Land donation discussion of 1.5 acres off Harvard Road

The Bolton Conservation Commission unanimously approved several actions, including closing the 285 Still River Road hearing and issuing specific erosion‑control and tree‑replacement conditions. It granted a Certificate of Compliance for 933 Main Street and authorized the cessation of weekly inspections at the Pines Golf Course while retaining monthly reports. The commission also voted to recommend the town accept a 1.5‑acre land donation off Harvard Road, contingent on clear title, and imposed a $300 fine for dog violations at Bowers Spring.

• Closed public hearing for 285 Still River Road and issued Order of Conditions (unanimous)
• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 933 Main Street (unanimous)
• Authorized cessation of weekly inspections at Pines Golf Course, maintain monthly reports (unanimous)
• Recommended acceptance of 1.5‑acre land donation off Harvard Road, contingent on clear title (unanimous)
• Issued $300 fine for dog violations at Bowers Spring Conservation Area (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 655 Main Street to June 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from the April 15, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Bolton Select Board will convene a Zoom meeting on May 15, 2025, to discuss summer camp planning, an update on the East End Historic District’s National Register status, and next steps for the Senior Tax Policy Committee. The meeting will also include a town administrator report, public comment, and a review of bills and payroll warrants.

• Parks and Recreation Summer Camp Planning Progress Report
• East End Historic District: National Register update
• Committee on Senior Tax Policy: Discussion and Next Steps
• Approve Bills/Payroll warrants W25-23
• Enter Executive Session for collective bargaining strategy with Police Union, Local 286 Massachusetts Coalition of Police, IUPA, AFL-CIO

The Select Board appointed Brian Boyle as Chair through Nov 20 2025 and Kate Buyuk as Chair thereafter, and named Kate Buyuk as Clerk. It unanimously approved a waiver for a 4’×8’ sign on Wattaquodock Hill Road, renewed the MetroWest Collaborative Intermunicipal Agreement, and approved payroll warrants W25‑23. The board also approved the April 3 and April 17 meeting minutes, entered an executive session on collective‑bargaining matters, and adjourned.

• Appointed Brian Boyle as Chair through Nov 20 2025 (unanimous roll‑call, Boyle‑yes, Buyuk‑yes)
• Appointed Kate Buyuk as Chair after Nov 20 2025 (unanimous roll‑call, Boyle‑yes, Buyuk‑yes)
• Appointed Kate Buyuk as Clerk through Nov 20 2025 (unanimous roll‑call, Boyle‑yes, Buyuk‑yes)
• Approved waiver for 4’×8’ sign on Wattaquodock Hill Road (unanimous roll‑call, Boyle‑yes, Buyuk‑yes)
• Renewed Intermunicipal Agreement with MetroWest Collaborative Agreement (unanimous roll‑call, Boyle‑yes, Buyuk‑yes)
• Approved bills/payroll warrants W25‑23 (unanimous roll‑call, Boyle‑yes, Buyuk‑yes)
• Approved minutes of April 3 and April 17 meetings (unanimous roll‑call, Boyle‑yes, Buyuk‑yes)
• Entered executive session on collective‑bargaining matters (unanimous roll‑call, Boyle‑yes, Buyuk‑yes)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a meeting with several discussion items, including a request for a dimensional requirement waiver for a sign at 544 Wattaquadock Hill Road, a review of the recent Town Meeting with the Moderator and Town Clerk, a progress report on Parks and Recreation summer camp planning, an update on the East End Historic District's National Register status, and a discussion on next steps for the Committee on Senior Tax Policy. The board will also enter executive session to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining or litigation with the Police Union, Local 286.

• Sign waiver request for 544 Wattaquadock Hill Road exceeding 16 square feet dimensional requirements
• Town Meeting review with Moderator and Town Clerk
• Parks and Recreation summer camp planning progress report
• East End Historic District National Register update
• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with Police Union, Local 286

The Select Board unanimously appointed Brian Boyle as Chair through Nov. 20, 2025 and Kate Buyuk as Chair after that date. Kate Buyuk was also appointed Clerk through Nov. 20, 2025. The board approved a waiver for a 4’ × 8’ sign on Wattaquaddock Hill Road, renewed the MetroWest Collaborative Intermunicipal Agreement, and approved payroll warrants and recent meeting minutes. An executive session was opened to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy before the board adjourned.

• Appointed Brian Boyle as Chair through Nov 20, 2025 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Appointed Kate Buyuk as Chair after Nov 20, 2025 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Appointed Kate Buyuk as Clerk through Nov 20, 2025 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved waiver for 4’ × 8’ sign on Wattaquaddock Hill Road (unanimous roll‑call)
• Renewed Intermunicipal Agreement with MetroWest Collaborative (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved bills/payroll warrants W25‑23 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved minutes of April 3 and April 17, 2025 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Entered executive session to discuss collective‑bargaining strategy (unanimous roll‑call)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a site plan review of a proposed large detached accessory dwelling unit above an existing garage at 21 Harris Farm Road. The board will also discuss the Housing Choice Designation and Housing Production Plan for 2026, prioritize tasks for the Bolton Master Plan 2035, and hold elections for officers. Additional discussions include Tadmor Development business zoning and a notification of the Massachusetts Historical Commission's approval of the East End Historic District.

• Public hearing for site plan review of LDADU at 21 Harris Farm Road
• Discussion of Housing Choice Designation and Housing Production Plan 2026
• Review and prioritization of Planning Board tasks for Bolton Master Plan 2035
• Tadmor Development Business Zoning Discussion
• Election of Planning Board officers

The Board voted 5‑0 to approve the site‑plan review for a Large Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit at 21 Harris Farm Road. Members elected Robert Roemer as Chair and Michael Gorr as Vice Chair, each vote passing 5‑0. The March 12, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved LDADU site‑plan at 21 Harris Farm Road (5‑0)
• Elected Robert Roemer as Chair (5‑0)
• Elected Michael Gorr as Vice Chair (5‑0)
• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (5‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing for a site plan review of a proposed large detached accessory dwelling unit above an existing garage at 21 Harris Farm Road. The board will also discuss the Housing Choice Designation and Housing Production Plan for 2026, review and prioritize tasks for the Bolton Master Plan 2035, and elect officers. A notification about the Massachusetts Historical Commission's approval of the East End Historic District is for information only.

• Site plan review for a large detached ADU at 21 Harris Farm Road
• Discussion of Housing Choice Designation and Housing Production Plan for 2026
• Review and prioritization of Planning Board tasks for Master Plan 2035
• Election of officers
• Notification of Historical Commission approval of East End Historic District

The Board approved the site plan for a large detached accessory dwelling unit above an existing garage at 21 Harris Farm Road, voting 5-0. It also elected Robert Roemer as Chair and Michael Gorr as Vice Chair, each confirmed by a unanimous 5-0 vote. The March 12, 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously.

• Approved LDADU site plan at 21 Harris Farm Road (5-0)
• Elected Robert Roemer as Chair (5-0)
• Elected Michael Gorr as Vice Chair (5-0)
• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Ways Safety Committee

Bolton's Public Ways Safety Committee will review minutes from April 23 and discuss several traffic safety items. Topics include a request for speed bumps on Long Hill Road, speeding concerns on East End Road, and a proposed yield sign at the Rocky Dundee/Randall Road intersection. The committee will also update Traffic Rules and Orders and measure thickly settled roads.

• Long Hill Road speed bumps request
• East End Road speeding concern
• Rocky Dundee/Randall Road intersection yield sign discussion
• Traffic Rules and Orders update
• Thickly settled roads measurement

The Public Ways Safety Committee approved a yield sign at the Rocky Dundee/Randall Road intersection. It declined to pursue flashing stop signs on Long Hill Road, opting only to add reflective tape to existing signs. Requests to lower the speed limit on East End Road and to add flashing side beacons were denied as unnecessary and costly. The April 23, 2025 meeting minutes were reviewed and approved as amended.

• Approved yield sign at Rocky Dundee‑Randall Road intersection
• Did not pursue flashing stop signs on Long Hill Road (reflective tape added)
• Denied speed limit reduction on East End Road at Harvard line (remains 30 mph)
• Denied addition of flashing side beacons to East End Road speed signs
• Approved April 23, 2025 meeting minutes (as amended)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a working session to approve minutes, mail, and various permits. New topics include a housing reinspection at 131 Forbush Mill Road, a proposed accessory dwelling unit at 166 Harvard Road, a statement on the board's role in beaver control, and trash hauler licenses. The board will also consider multiple building and septic permits, well reports, and inspection reports.

• 131 Forbush Mill Road – Housing Reinspection
• 166 Harvard Road – Proposed accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
• Statement on Board of Health role on beaver control
• Trash Haulers Licenses discussion
• Septic permits: 58 Main Street, 100 Wattaquadock Hill Rd, 200 Wilder Road, Harvard Road new lot, 285 Still River Road upgrade, 18 Sargent Road upgrade

The Board approved the meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. It approved building permits for a list of properties and endorsed a deed restriction for a proposed ADU at 166 Harvard Road. The Board also approved a variance for the septic upgrade at 285 Still River Road and signed trash hauler licenses that will expire in May 2026.

• Approved meeting minutes (3-0 vote)
• Approved building permits for numerous properties (e.g., 21 Harris Farm Rd, 277 Sawyer Rd, 476 Main St, etc.)
• Approved deed restriction for 166 Harvard Road ADU
• Approved variance for 285 Still River Road septic upgrade (motion by C.Rogers, seconded by C.Slade)
• Signed and will issue trash hauler licenses (expire May 2026)
• Scheduled reinspection of 131 Forbush Mill Road on May 15, 2025
• Declared Title 5 work complete at 54 Spectacle Hill Road; letter to be issued
• Recorded no bills paid since the last meeting

Council on Aging

The board approved the April 8 meeting minutes. It also approved adding a new strength‑and‑balance fitness class for seniors. The meeting adjourned at 10:34 PM.

• Approved April 8 minutes
• Approved addition of a strength‑and‑balance fitness class

Historical Commission

This is a routine meeting of the Bolton Historical Commission. The board will discuss the recent Town Meeting, plan the Spring Work Bee, and handle administrative tasks such as approving past meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Debrief the recent Town Meeting
• Plan for the Spring Work Bee
• Review and approve outstanding meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Bolton Historical Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss recent Town Meeting outcomes and organize the upcoming Spring Work Bee. The board will also review and approve outstanding meeting minutes, identify agenda items for the next meeting, and handle routine correspondence. No formal votes on ordinances or contracts are scheduled.

• Debrief of the recent Town Meeting
• Planning for the Spring Work Bee
• Review and approval of outstanding meeting minutes
• Scheduling of future agenda items

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a remote public meeting to continue several Notices of Intent for property work, including septic system installations, an accessory dwelling unit, and a new single-family dwelling. The commission will also discuss trail partnerships, bridge replacements, a 1.5-acre land donation off Harvard Road, and a vote to transfer funds from the Conservation Fund. Enforcement order updates for several properties are also on the agenda.

• Continued NOI for 89 Spectacle Hill Road: 2,000-gallon septic tank, leaching facility, and 1-bedroom ADU.
• Continued NOI for Lot 2 Harvard Road: new single-family dwelling with onsite septic and well, driveway in 100-foot wetland buffer.
• Continued NOI for 285 Still River Road: 1,500-gallon septic tank and Presby leaching facility for a 3-bedroom dwelling.
• Discussion/Vote on Harvard Conservation Trust request to include Bolton’s trails in a trail challenge.
• Discussion on land donation of 1.5 acres off Harvard Road and vote to transfer funds from the Conservation Fund.

The Conservation Commission unanimously transferred the full Conservation Fund line‑item to a revolving fund. It also closed the hearing and issued an Order of Conditions for 98 Nourse Road, requiring one tree to remain as a snag and a 75% plant survival rate. The commission approved removal of erosion controls at the Pines Golf Course. Several public hearings were continued to the May 20 meeting, and the request for a Certificate of Compliance for 38 Long Hill Road was tabled.

• Transferred full Conservation Fund line‑item to revolving Conservation Fund (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 98 Nourse Road (unanimous)
• Approved removal of remaining erosion controls at Pines Golf Course, 159 Ballville Rd (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 89 Spectacle Hill Road to May 20 (unanimous)
• Tabled Certificate of Compliance request for 38 Long Hill Road until May 20
• Continued public hearing for Lot 2 Harvard Road to May 20 (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Order of Conditions for 435 Main Street shed (unanimous)
• Continued public hearing for 285 Still River Road to May 20 (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Bolton Parks and Recreation Commission will continue updating summer camp 2025 plans, discuss the April 11 Egg hunt, and vote on allocating funds for container needs and shelving. The meeting also includes minutes approval and a coordinator's report noting the departure of two commissioners.

• Approve minutes from April 3, 2025
• Discuss to approve events & fields: none
• Continue updating summer programs/camp 2025 progress
• Discussion on Egg hunt held April 11, 1–3 pm
• Vote on funds for container needs, shelving, and other items

The Parks & Recreation Commission approved the minutes from the April 3 meeting unanimously. It also approved a $1,000 expenditure for shelving and related items for the CONEX container, with the motion passing unanimously. The meeting was then formally closed.

• Approved April 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 for CONEX container shelving (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will approve minutes from April 3, discuss the April 11 egg hunt, continue updating summer camp 2025 plans, and vote on funding for container needs and shelving. The coordinators report notes the last meeting for two commissioners and upcoming new appointments.

• Vote on funds for container needs, shelving, and related items
• Update on summer programs/camp 2025 progress
• Discussion of April 11 egg hunt (1-3 pm)
• Coordinators report: MRPA meeting on May 14, last meeting for Erika and Ed, two new commissioners next month
• Next meeting: June 5 at 9:30 am

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the April 3 meeting. They also unanimously approved a $1,000 expenditure for shelving and related items for the CONEX container. The meeting was then formally closed by a unanimous vote.

• Approved April 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 for CONEX container shelving and related items (unanimous)
• Closed the meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on accepting Goose Pond Path as a public way and consider a request for a proclamation for Senior Appreciation Month. They will also vote to ratify memoranda of agreement with the Fire Union (Teamster's Local 170) and the DPW Union (AFSCME Council 93). Other items include approving an event at Cultivate Care Farms and a tax title update.

• Public hearing on accepting Goose Pond Path as a public way
• Vote to ratify agreement with Fire Union, Teamster's Local 170
• Vote to ratify agreement with DPW Union, AFSCME Council 93
• Request from Cultivate Care Farms to host a ticketed event on June 7
• Request for proclamation: Senior Appreciation Month 2025 'Flip the Script on Aging'

The Board reopened and then closed the public hearing on the Goose Pond Path street acceptance, and voted unanimously to accept the path as a public way. It also unanimously recommended that Article 24 be approved at the Annual Town Meeting on May 5, 2025. Additional unanimous actions included approving the Senior Appreciation Month proclamation, a ticketed Pride event at Cultivate Care Farms, the Select Board meeting procedures, payroll warrants W25-22, and ratifying labor agreements with Teamsters Local 170 and AFSCME Council 93.

• Accepted Goose Pond Path as a public way (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Recommended approval of Article 24 at the May 5 Annual Town Meeting (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved proclamation naming May 2025 Senior Appreciation Month (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved Cultivate Care Farms Pride Event on June 7, 2025 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved the Select Board Meeting Procedures (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved bills/payroll warrants W25-22 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Ratified memorandum of agreement with Teamsters Local 170 (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Ratified memorandum of agreement with AFSCME Council 93 (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on accepting Goose Pond Path as a public way, consider a proclamation for Senior Appreciation Month, and approve a ticketed pride event at Cultivate Care Farms. They will also vote to ratify memoranda of agreement with the Fire Union (Teamster's Local 170) and the DPW Union (AFSCME Council 93). Other business includes a tax title update, town administrator report, and approval of bills and payroll warrants.

• Public hearing: continuation of street acceptance for Goose Pond Path (Tadmor Realty Trust)
• Proclamation request: Senior Appreciation Month 2025 "Flip the Script on Aging"
• Event approval: Cultivate Care Farms Pride Event on June 7, 2025 (11am-3pm, ticketed)
• Vote to ratify Memorandum of Agreement with Fire Union (Teamster's Local 170)
• Vote to ratify Memorandum of Agreement with DPW Union (AFSCME Council 93)

The Board reopened and then closed the public hearing on the Goose Pond Path street‑acceptance petition, and voted unanimously to accept the path as a public way and to recommend its approval at the Annual Town Meeting on May 5. The Board also unanimously approved the Senior Appreciation Month proclamation, authorized the Cultivate Care Farms Pride event on June 7, adopted revised meeting procedures, ratified labor agreements with Teamsters Local 170 and AFSCME Council 93, and approved payroll warrants W25‑22.

• Reopened Goose Pond Path hearing – unanimous
• Closed Goose Pond Path hearing – unanimous
• Accepted Goose Pond Path as a public way – unanimous
• Recommended approval of article 24 at Annual Town Meeting – unanimous
• Approved Senior Appreciation Month proclamation – unanimous
• Approved Cultivate Care Farms Pride event (June 7) – unanimous
• Adopted revised Select Board Meeting Procedures – unanimous
• Ratified labor agreement with Teamsters Local 170 – unanimous

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on a special permit application by The Posh Pup LLC for a kennel at 58A Main Street in the Industrial Zoning District. They will also consider a continued street acceptance petition for Goose Pond Path (Tadmor subdivision) and vote on a recommendation for Town Meeting. Additionally, a site plan review for an accessory dwelling unit at 166 Harvard Road is on the agenda.

• Public hearing – Special Permit for kennel at 58A Main Street (The Posh Pup LLC)
• Continued street acceptance petition Goose Pond Path – Tadmor subdivision – vote on recommendation for Town Meeting
• ADU site plan review at 166 Harvard Road
• Review of minutes from February 26, 2025

The Planning Board approved a special permit for a kennel at 58A Main Street with conditions (4-0). It recommended acceptance of Goose Pond Path street to Town Meeting (4-0). The Board also approved a large accessory dwelling unit at 166 Harvard Road (4-0) and adopted the February 26, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0).

• Approved Special Permit for kennel at 58A Main Street (4-0)
• Closed special permit hearing for 58A Main Street (4-0)
• Recommended acceptance of Goose Pond Path street (4-0)
• Approved large accessory dwelling unit at 166 Harvard Road (4-0)
• Approved minutes from February 26, 2025 meeting (5-0)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will hear a report from a prior information session, review a revised slide presentation, and discuss preparation for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting (ATM). The meeting will also cover routine committee business such as minutes and transfer requests.

• Report from Information Session
• Review Revised Slide Presentation for ATM Preparation
• Other committee business (minutes, transfer requests, correspondence)

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Public Ways Safety Committee will meet to discuss specific traffic concerns and road measurements. The body will review speeding and intersection issues at designated locations.

• Speeding concerns on East End Road
• Intersection concerns at Rocky Dundee/Randall Road
• Traffic Rules and Orders update
• Measurement of thickly settled roads

The Public Ways Safety Committee approved the minutes from the April 9, 2025 meeting. It determined that the posted 30 mph speed limit on East End Road does not qualify for reduction because the road is not classified as thickly settled.

• Approved April 9, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Declined speed limit reduction on East End Road (determination)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a working session to approve minutes, review mail, and act on building, septic, well, and inspection permits. New topics include an Emergency 10-Day Beaver Permit, a housing reinspection at 131 Forbush Mill Road, and discussion of 200 Wilder Road. No bills have been paid since the last meeting.

• Emergency 10-Day Beaver Permit
• 131 Forbush Mill Road – Housing Reinspection
• 200 Wilder Road discussion
• Building permit applications for 472 Sugar Road, 347 Green Road, 391 Berlin Road, 711 Main Street, and others
• Septic permit applications for 5 Kettle Hole (septic tank) and Harvard Rd (new lot)

The Board approved the meeting minutes with a 3‑0 vote. It approved eight building permits and a septic permit for 54 Kettle Hole, while deferring the Harvard Road septic permit to the next meeting. Inspection reports showed passes at two sites and a failure at 56 Century Mill Road, triggering a repair notice. A housing reinspection at 131 Forbush Mill Road is scheduled for June, and the 200 Wilder Road permit will be reviewed before issuance.

• Approved meeting minutes (3-0 vote)
• Approved building permits for 472 Sugar Rd, 347 Green Rd, 391 Berlin Rd, 711 Main St, 164 W Berlin Rd, 305 Wattaquadock Hill Rd, 28 Vaughn Hill Rd, 486 S Bolton Rd
• Approved septic permit for 54 Kettle Hole
• Deferred Harvard Rd new‑lot septic permit to next meeting
• Inspection pass recorded for 37 Mill Pond Rd and 141 Vaughn Hill Rd
• Inspection failure recorded for 56 Century Mill Rd (repair letter to be issued)
• Scheduled housing reinspection at 131 Forbush Mill Rd for June
• Planned review of 200 Wilder Rd permit (bed increased, pending issuance)

Law Committee

The Bolton Law Committee is meeting virtually to enter executive session under state law to discuss strategy for two pending lawsuits: Town of Bolton v. Hanover Insurance Group and Keyes Farm, and Alan DiPietro v. Town of Bolton. After the closed session, the committee will return to open session to approve minutes and adjourn. No in-person public attendance is permitted; the meeting is accessible only via Zoom.

• Enter executive session for litigation strategy on Town of Bolton v. The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. and Keyes Farm, LLC (Docket No. 2485-CV-0285B)
• Enter executive session for litigation strategy on Alan DiPietro v. Town of Bolton (U.S. District Court, Docket No. 4:23-CV-40004-ADB)
• Approve minutes from prior meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will hold public hearings on street acceptance for Goose Pond Path and on a dangerous dog complaint, consider a Pride Month proclamation and a Lions Club tollbooth request, discuss fee changes for the Zoning Board of Appeals, and review budget information sessions and spending limits. The board will then enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with police, fire, and DPW unions.

• Public hearing on street acceptance for Goose Pond Path (Tadmor Realty Trust)
• Public hearing on dangerous dog designation for Zorro (owned by Gabriel Popescu)
• Request for Pride Month proclamation and walking parade on May 18
• Review of fee change recommendations for the Zoning Board of Appeals
• Executive session for union negotiations with Police, Fire, and DPW unions

The Board unanimously continued the Tadmor Realty street‑acceptance hearing to May 1. It approved a walking Pride parade on May 18 and adopted a proclamation making June 2025 Pride Month. The Board also approved a Lion’s Club toll booth, ZBA fee increases, found a dog a nuisance with leash requirements, set future meeting dates, and approved payroll bills.

• Continued Tadmor Realty street‑acceptance hearing to May 1 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved walking Pride parade May 18, 1‑1:30 pm (unanimous roll‑call)
• Adopted proclamation declaring June 2025 Pride Month (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved Lion’s Club toll booth on Route 117 May 17 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved ZBA fee increases (special permit $150, appeal $150) (unanimous roll‑call)
• Found Zorro a nuisance dog and ordered leashing/confined pen (unanimous roll‑call)
• Set Select Board meeting dates through Dec 2025 (unanimous roll‑call)
• Approved payroll bills/payroll warrant W25‑21 (unanimous roll‑call)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing to continue consideration of accepting Goose Pond Path as a public way. The board will also hold a public hearing on a dangerous dog complaint and discuss requests for a Pride Month proclamation and parade, and a Lion's Club tollbooth. Fee changes for the Zoning Board of Appeals will be reviewed. The board will enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining with police, fire, and DPW unions.

• Continuation of public hearing on street acceptance for Goose Pond Path (petition of D. Bruce Wheeler, Tadmor Realty Trust)
• Public hearing on dangerous dog complaint involving Zorro (license #2075) owned by Gabriel Popescu, at 103 Kettle Hole Rd
• Request to proclaim June 2025 Pride Month and approve a walking parade from Emerson School to Town Common on May 18
• Request from Lion's Club to hold a tollbooth on Route 117 in front of Bolton Public Library on May 17 (rain date May 24)
• Enter executive session for collective bargaining with Police Union (Local 286), Fire Union (Teamster's Local 170), and DPW Union (AFSCME Council 93)

The Board voted unanimously to adopt recommended fee increases for the Zoning Board of Appeals, raising the special‑permit application fee to $150 and the administrative‑appeal fee to $150. It also approved a walking parade for Nashoba Valley Pride on May 18, accepted a proclamation making June 2025 Pride Month, and authorized a Lion’s Club toll booth on Route 117. The Board found the dog Zorro to be a nuisance and ordered leashing and confinement requirements, and it set the upcoming meeting calendar and approved payroll bills.

• Approved ZBA fee increase: special‑permit fee $100→$150, appeal fee $50→$150 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Nashoba Valley Pride walking parade May 18, 1:00‑1:30 pm (unanimous roll call)
• Accepted proclamation declaring June 2025 Pride Month (unanimous roll call)
• Approved Lion’s Club toll booth on Route 117, May 17 with rain date May 24 (unanimous roll call)
• Found Zorro a nuisance dog and ordered leashing/confined when off‑property (unanimous roll call)
• Continued Tadmor Realty public hearing to May 1 (unanimous roll call)
• Set Select Board meeting dates through December 2025 (unanimous roll call)
• Approved bills/payroll warrants W25‑21 (unanimous roll call)

Conservation Commission

The Bolton Conservation Commission meets remotely to hear public comments and review several land-use applications. The meeting includes requests for determinations of applicability, notices of intent, and requests for certificates of compliance for projects ranging from vegetation management on railroad tracks to residential property modifications and septic system work.

• Request for Determination of Applicability for CSX Transportation, Inc. vegetation management on railroad tracks from Lancaster Road to Wattaquadock Road using herbicides
• Request for Determination of Applicability for removal and replacement of deck at 8 Rocky Dundee Road
• Notice of Intent for tree removal and landscaping at 98 Nourse Road
• Notice of Intent for installation of 2,000-gallon septic tank and ADU at 89 Spectacle Hill Road
• Vote on OSRP Revision to extend Action Plan by three years

The Conservation Commission closed the public hearing and unanimously issued a Negative 3 Determination for CSX Transportation’s vegetation‑management plan, limiting herbicide use to the zones submitted in March 2025. It also closed hearings and issued Negative 3 Determinations for 8 Rocky Dundee Road and 38 Harvard Road, each with specific conditions. The commission continued hearings for 98 Nourse Road, 89 Spectacle Hill Road, Lot 2 Harvard Road, and 435 Main Street until the May 6 meeting, and approved a Certificate of Compliance for 727 Main Street.

• Closed public hearing and issued Negative 3 Determination for CSX railroad vegetation management (unanimous roll call)
• Closed public hearing and issued Negative 3 Determination for 8 Rocky Dundee Road with conditions on work limits and gutters (unanimous roll call)
• Closed public hearing and issued Negative 3 Determination for 38 Harvard Road with fence placement and erosion‑control conditions (unanimous roll call)
• Continued public hearing for 98 Nourse Road project to May 6, 2025 (unanimous roll call)
• Continued public hearing for 89 Spectacle Hill Road project to May 6, 2025 (unanimous roll call)
• Continued public hearing for Lot 2 Harvard Road project to May 6, 2025 (unanimous roll call)
• Continued public hearing for 435 Main Street project to May 6, 2025 (unanimous roll call)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 727 Main Street (unanimous roll call)

Economic Development Committee

The committee will discuss the registration process for Backyard Bolton and plan a business gathering. Members will also review the mixed-use bylaw and discuss a committee vacancy.

• Review of Backyard Bolton Viewpoint Form and registration process for May 10
• Planning for Business Gathering date, location, and agenda
• Review of Mixed-Use Bylaw
• Discussion of Committee Vacancy
• Approval of February 3, 2025 minutes

The committee did not have a quorum, so no official actions were taken. Members discussed promoting Backyard Bolton, food‑truck permitting issues, a potential business gathering in late May, and reviewing the Mixed‑Use Bylaw. They also talked about housing concerns in the Tadmor area and possible relocation of the DPW facility.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider releasing $100,000 into the Overlay account at this meeting. No other items are on the agenda.

• Release $100,000 into Overlay account

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a special permit for light manufacturing at 58 Main Street. The board will also review the Town Meeting Warrant and consider a street acceptance petition for Goose Pond Path.

• Public hearing for Special Permit for Light Manufacturing Use at 58 Main Street (JEC Service Company, Inc.)
• Street Acceptance Petition for Goose Pond Path in Tadmor Subdivision
• Discussion of Affordable Housing Security
• Town Meeting Warrant Review
• Re-Appointment of Associate member

The Planning Board closed the public hearing and approved the special permit for 58 Main Street, including six waivers and eleven conditions, with a 5‑0 vote. Michael Lau was appointed as an associate Planning Board member by a 4‑0 vote. The street‑acceptance petition for the Goose Pond Path – Tadmor Subdivision was continued to the April 30 meeting.

• Closed special permit hearing for 58 Main St (5‑0)
• Approved special permit for 58 Main St with 6 waivers and 11 conditions (5‑0)
• Continued street‑acceptance petition for Goose Pond Path – Tadmor Subdivision to April 30 meeting
• Appointed Michael Lau as associate Planning Board member (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of February 12, 2025 (3‑0)

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Public Ways Safety Committee will meet to discuss updates to traffic rules and orders. The committee will also address measurements for thickly settled roads.

• Traffic Rules and Orders update
• Thickly settled roads measurement
• Review and approval of March 12, 2025 minutes

The Public Ways Safety Committee approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes. The March 26, 2025 meeting was cancelled because a quorum was not present. Members discussed a recent near‑collision at the Rocky Dundee/Randall Roads intersection and agreed to revisit the need for a stop sign, with Kathleen contacting town officials and the bus company. Updates to traffic rules and plans for thickly‑settled road signage were discussed, but no formal actions were taken.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Canceled March 26, 2025 meeting due to lack of quorum

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will meet via Zoom to discuss several administrative and project-based items. The agenda includes a review of a specific demolition permit and planning for a spring work event.

• Demo Permit XP-25-1
• Spring Work Bee
• FOPP Letter
• MHC communications

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss a special permit referral to the Planning Board for 58 Main Street and review housing status at 131 Forbush Mill Road. Members will also consider a letter from NABH and future meeting format on Zoom. Building permits, septic permits, and inspection reports for multiple properties are on the agenda for review.

• 58 Main Street – Special Permit referral to Planning Board
• 131 Forbush Mill Road – Housing status discussion
• 100 Wattaquadock Hill Road – discussion item
• Letter from NABH to Parks & Recreation / Town Administrator
• Future Board of Health meetings on Zoom considered

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging board approved the March 2025 minutes (as amended) and the April 2, 2025 minutes. Members voted unanimously to reallocate $3,000 from an earmarked fund to cover livery services for a frail senior. No other motions were recorded.

• Approved March 2025 COA minutes (as amended)
• Approved April 2, 2025 COA minutes
• Unanimously moved $3,000 from earmarked fund to livery service

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Commission will discuss the approval of field use for BYSA and BYBS and a local event on April 27. Members will also consider funding for a CPRP certificate and container preparation. Discussions will continue regarding 2025 summer programs and an April 11 Easter celebration.

• Field use for BYSA (Forbush fields) and BYBS (Memorial fields)
• Bolton Local event on 4/27 from 4-6pm
• Vote on funds for Lisa's CPRP certificate
• Vote on funds to prepare for container
• Easter celebration on 4/11 from 1-3pm

The Parks & Recreation Commission unanimously approved the March 3 meeting minutes. It also approved several community events, a $600 purchase for CPR services, and $1,500 for preparing a CONEX container. All motions passed without dissent.

• Approved March 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved community events (Forbush BYSA, Memorial BYBS, Bolton Local potluck) (unanimous)
• Approved $600 for CPR professional services (unanimous)
• Approved Easter "Eggcelebration" on April 11 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 for CONEX container surface preparation (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold two public hearings: one on National Grid and Verizon's petition to install three utility poles near Main Street and Forbush Mill Road, and a continuation hearing on accepting Goose Pond Path as a public way. The board will also review a disclosure by Special Municipal Employee Erika Mond and discuss budget information sessions. An executive session is scheduled for collective bargaining with police, fire, and DPW unions.

• Public hearing on National Grid and Verizon petition to install three jointly owned poles starting 60 ft south of Main St and Forbush Mill Rd intersection, relocating poles for road reconstruction.
• Public hearing (continued from March 27) on petition of D. Bruce Wheeler, Trustee of Tadmor Realty Trust, to accept Goose Pond Path as a public way per plan by Dillis & Roy Civil Design Group.
• Disclosure review by Special Municipal Employee Erika Mond of financial interest in a municipal contract under G.L. c.268A, §20(c).
• Announcement of budget information sessions: April 8 at Florence Sawyer School, April 10 at Bolton Public Library, April 28 at Houghton Building.
• Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with police, fire, and DPW unions.

The Board unanimously approved Article 11 to authorize debt for an accounting cleanup. It also voted to let the Town Administrator sign on behalf of a board member, approved payroll and bill warrants W25-20 & W25-20A, and entered executive session for collective bargaining strategy. Earlier votes approved a public hearing on utility poles, installed three new poles, reopened and extended a public way hearing, and continued that hearing to April 17.

• Approved Article 11 Authorization of Debt (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign on behalf of a board member upon request (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved bill and payroll warrants W25-20 & W25-20A (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining and litigation strategy (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Opened public hearing on utility pole petition (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Approved installation of three jointly owned utility poles for road reconstruction (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Reopened public hearing on intent to accept layout of public way (unanimous roll‑call vote)
• Extended public way hearing until April 17 at 7 pm (unanimous roll‑call vote)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding residential projects, including a new single-family home and a septic system installation. The board will also discuss authorizing the Land Use Administrative Assistant to approve tree removal in jurisdictional areas.

• Notice of Intent for a single-family dwelling and driveway at Lot 2, Harvard Road
• Continued Notice of Intent for a 2,000-gallon septic tank and 1-bedroom ADU at 89 Spectacle Hill Road
• Request for Determination of Applicability for a fence and vegetation clearing at 38 Harvard Road
• Continued Request for Certificate of Compliance for a home and driveway at 38 Long Hill Road
• Updates on enforcement orders for 31 Manor Road, 146 Hudson Road, 100 East End Road, and Century Mill Estates

The Conservation Commission voted unanimously to let the Land Use Administrative Assistant authorize removal of 1‑3 trees in jurisdictional areas. The commission also approved the March 18, 2025 meeting minutes, with one member abstaining. Public hearings for three development projects were continued to the April 15 meeting, and a certificate of compliance request for 38 Long Hill Road was tabled.

• Authorized Land Use Administrative Assistant to approve removal of 1‑3 trees (unanimous AYE)
• Approved minutes from March 18, 2025 meeting (vote: JG, LS, SM, BB AYE; PB abstained)
• Continued public hearing for 38 Harvard Road project to April 15, 2025 at 7:30 pm (unanimous AYE)
• Continued public hearing for 89 Spectacle Hill Road project to April 15, 2025 at 7:40 pm (unanimous AYE)
• Continued public hearing for Lot 2 – Harvard Road project to April 15, 2025 at 7:50 pm (unanimous AYE)
• Tabled request for Certificate of Compliance for 38 Long Hill Road until next meeting
• No new updates on enforcement orders (status unchanged)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 pm (unanimous AYE)

Advisory Committee

The Bolton Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss and vote on the remaining articles for the Annual Town Meeting warrant and then vote to close the warrant for the May 5, 2025 ATM. The meeting also includes attending the Select Board meeting at 7pm.

• Vote on remaining Annual Town Meeting warrant articles
• Vote to close the May 5, 2025 ATM warrant

The committee approved the Advisory Statement for the upcoming Town Meeting with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It also approved amendments to warrant articles 2, 4, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23 and 24, each passing unanimously 5‑0.

• Approved Advisory Statement (5-0)
• Approved changes to warrant articles 2, 4, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 23, 24 (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will enter executive session for collective bargaining with the Fire Union, then hold a public hearing on a petition to accept Goose Pond Path as a public way. They will also consider gifts of a hand-carved wooden sign and a flag box, review a disclosure by a special municipal employee, vote on remaining articles and close the Annual Town Meeting warrant, and hear the Town Administrator's report.

• Public hearing on petition of D. Bruce Wheeler, Trustee of Tadmor Realty Trust, to accept Goose Pond Path as a public way
• Gift acceptance of hand-carved wooden sign for Bolton Center Community Project and handcrafted flag box with first flag raised over Town Common on July 4, 2016
• Review of disclosure by Special Municipal Employee Erika Mond of financial interest in a municipal contract
• Vote on remaining articles and to close the May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
• Executive session for strategy on collective bargaining with Fire Union, Teamster’s Local 170

The Board entered an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy, accepted the immediate resignation of member Stan Wysocki, and continued the public hearing on the Goose Pond Path layout to April 3. It unanimously approved the FY 2026 operating budget, several bylaw amendments, and the Annual Town Meeting warrant articles, including unpaid bills and the Cottage Overlay District. The Board also accepted two historic flag gifts from Alice and Bob Roemer and approved the bills/payroll warrants W25‑19 and W25‑19A.

• Entered executive session on collective bargaining strategy (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Board member Stan Wysocki, effective immediately (unanimous)
• Continued Goose Pond Path public way hearing to April 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted historic flag gifts from Alice and Bob Roemer (unanimous)
• Approved Article 4 – FY 2026 Operating Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Article 19 – Cottage Overlay District (unanimous)
• Approved bills/payroll warrants W25‑19 & W25‑19A (unanimous)
• Closed the 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet remotely on March 27. After an executive session on Fire Union collective bargaining, the board will hold a public hearing on a petition to accept Goose Pond Path as a public way. The board will also consider accepting gifts of a carved wooden sign and a flag box, and vote on remaining articles to close the May 5 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Other routine business includes town administrator report and public comment.

• Public hearing on petition of D. Bruce Wheeler to accept Goose Pond Path as a public way
• Gift acceptance of hand-carved wooden sign for Bolton Center Community Project
• Gift acceptance of handcrafted flag box containing first American flag raised on Town Common on July 4, 2016
• Vote on remaining articles and closure of May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
• Executive session for strategy on collective bargaining with Fire Union, Teamster's Local 170

The Select Board entered an executive session on collective‑bargaining matters, then resumed regular business. It accepted the resignation of member Stan Wysocki and continued a public hearing on the Goose Pond Path layout. The board approved the FY 2026 operating budget, several bylaw amendments, the Florence Sawyer School boiler replacement, and other ATM warrant items, while declining to recommend the Tadmor road easement. Gifts of a historic sign and flags were also accepted.

• Entered executive session to discuss collective bargaining with Fire Union and Teamsters Local 170 (unanimous roll call vote)
• Continued public hearing on Goose Pond Path layout to April 3, 2025 (unanimous roll call vote)
• Accepted gifts of a hand‑carved sign and two flags from Alice and Bob Roemer (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved Article 2 – Unpaid Bills, total $999.05 (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved Article 4 – Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget (unanimous roll call vote)
• Made no recommendation on Article 24 – Roads and Easement Acceptance for Tadmor Development (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved Article 23 – Florence Sawyer School Replacement Boiler (unanimous roll call vote)
• Approved multiple bylaw amendments (Articles 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19) (unanimous roll call vote)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold several public hearings, including a joint hearing with the Tree Warden on scenic road shade trees on Green Road and a separate hearing on removal of public shade trees on Main Street. A special permit hearing for light manufacturing at 58 Main Street is also scheduled. The Board will vote on a street acceptance petition for Goose Pond Path in the Tadmor Subdivision for a recommendation to Town Meeting, and review conditions of approval for 476 Main Street regarding a traffic analysis requirement.

• Joint public hearing with Tree Warden on Scenic Road Public Shade Tree on Green Road
• Public hearing on removal of public shade trees on Main Street
• Public hearing for Special Permit for Light Manufacturing at 58 Main Street (JEC Service Company, Inc.)
• Street Acceptance Petition for Goose Pond Path – Tadmor Subdivision – Vote of Recommendation for Town Meeting
• Review of conditions of approval for 476 Main Street – United Cultivation – Traffic Analysis Requirement

The Board closed the public shade‑tree hearing and voted 5‑0 to approve removal of the listed trees on Green Road for the new roundabout. It also voted 5‑0 to continue the 58 Main Street special‑permit hearing to the April 9 meeting and to waive an additional traffic study for 476 Main Street. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Closed Green Road public shade‑tree hearing (5-0)
• Approved removal of Green Road public shade trees for roundabout (5-0)
• Continued 58 Main Street special‑permit hearing to April 9, 2025 (5-0)
• Waived additional traffic study for 476 Main Street, United Cultivation (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Public Ways Safety Committee will review and approve minutes from its March 12 meeting and discuss a single agenda item: the measurement of thickly settled roads. No votes, proposals, or dollar amounts are listed; the discussion is preliminary.

• Discussion of thickly settled roads measurement

Library Trustees

The Bolton Library Board of Trustees will discuss the FY26 budget update and CY2025 departmental goals. The board will also hear the director's report, approve prior meeting minutes, and set the next meeting date. Public comment will be taken.

• FY26 budget update
• CY2025 departmental goals
• Director’s report
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Public comment period

The trustees approved the minutes from the February meeting. Several program‑room requests were denied because they did not meet the library’s criteria. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved February meeting minutes (no vote tally provided)
• Denied several program‑room requests for not meeting criteria (no vote tally provided)

Advisory Committee

The Bolton Advisory Committee will review the Annual Town Meeting budget presentation and discuss remaining warrant articles. They are also expected to approve the Advisory Committee's warrant statement. The meeting includes other routine business such as reviewing minutes and transfer requests.

• Review of ATM budget presentation
• Review and approval of remaining warrant articles
• Review and approval of Advisory Warrant statement
• Other committee business including meeting minutes and transfer requests

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss septic and well updates for several properties and review Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) requests. The board is also addressing 2025 trash hauler licenses and the nomination of animal inspectors.

• ADU discussions for 21 Harris Farm Road and 542 Sugar Road
• 2025 Trash Hauler Licenses
• Nomination of Inspectors of Animals for MDAR
• Payment of $5,225.11 to NABH for 4th Quarter Environmental
• Payment of $2,394.84 to NABH for 4th Quarter Nursing

Council on Aging

The board approved the February 2025 COA minutes. Corrine Mackie was unanimously re‑appointed to the council. Bus trips to the casino were cancelled due to low participation. A coffee hour on April 10 will be held to discuss the town’s upcoming override.

• Approved February 2025 COA minutes (unanimous)
• Re‑appointed Corrine Mackie to the council (unanimous)
• Cancelled casino bus trips (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled coffee hour on April 10 to discuss override (planned)

Advisory Committee

The committee will vote on the Nashoba Regional School District (NRSD) budget and review outstanding operating budget items. They will also examine and vote on warrant articles for the May 5, 2025 Town Meeting and approve the Advisory Committee's statement for the warrant. Routine business such as transfer requests and meeting minutes will also be addressed.

• Vote on NRSD budget
• Review and vote on outstanding operating budget items
• Review and vote on Town Meeting Warrant Articles for May 5, 2025
• Approve Advisory Committee Statement for the 2025 ATM warrant
• Advisory committee business (transfer requests, meeting minutes)

Conservation Commission

The Bolton Conservation Commission will hold two public hearings: a continued Notice of Intent for a 2,000-gallon septic tank and accessory dwelling unit at 89 Spectacle Hill Road, and a new Notice of Intent for a single-family dwelling with a driveway in the wetland buffer zone at Lot 2 Harvard Road. The Commission will also vote on reaffirming acceptance of open space from the TADMOR development, discuss authorizing seed collection by the Native Plant Trust, and handle enforcement updates and other business.

• Continued Notice of Intent – 89 Spectacle Hill Road: 2,000-gallon septic tank, leaching facility, 1-bedroom ADU, and grading
• Notice of Intent – Lot 2 Harvard Road: single-family dwelling, subsurface sewage system, drilled well, driveway within 100’ wetland buffer
• Vote to reaffirm acceptance of Open Space from TADMOR development off Main Street and Forbush Mill Road
• Discussion and potential vote to authorize Native Plant Trust to collect seeds on Bolton Conservation Land in 2025
• Continued Request for Certificate of Compliance – 38 Long Hill Road: single-family home with pervious pavers and full mitigation

The Bolton Conservation Commission continued two public hearings—for a septic system and ADU at 89 Spectacle Hill Road and a single-family home at Lot 2 Harvard Road—to April 1, 2025, with unanimous votes. It also authorized the Native Plant Trust to collect seeds on conservation land in 2025, with a condition to inform the town of collection days, locations, and times. The commission reaffirmed acceptance of Open Space Lot 3 from the TADMOR development and tabled a Certificate of Compliance request for 38 Long Hill Road pending further work.

• Continued hearing for 89 Spectacle Hill Road septic/ADU project to April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Continued hearing for Lot 2 Harvard Road single-family home to April 1, 2025 (unanimous)
• Authorized Native Plant Trust seed collection on conservation land with notification condition (unanimous)
• Reaffirmed acceptance of Open Space Lot 3 from TADMOR development (unanimous)
• Tabled Certificate of Compliance request for 38 Long Hill Road until April 1, 2025
• Approved minutes from March 4, 2025 meeting (3-0-1, Geraghty abstained)

Law Committee

The Bolton Law Committee meeting scheduled for March 13, 2025, was canceled. The agenda had called for an executive session to discuss litigation strategy in the case Town of Bolton v. Hanover Insurance Group and Keyes Farm LLC, and to approve minutes, followed by open session adjournment.

• Meeting canceled
• Planned executive session on litigation strategy for Town of Bolton v. Hanover Insurance Group and Keyes Farm LLC (Docket No. 2485-CV-0285B)

Select Board

The Select Board will review the May 5, 2025, Annual Town Meeting warrant with Town Counsel. The board is also discussing the FY26 budget and override, as well as a trash bag program for seniors.

• Review of Annual Town Meeting warrant for May 5, 2025
• Discussion of FY26 budget and override
• Vote to appoint Robert Davis to the Council on Aging through May 2025
• Discussion of Senior (61+) Transfer Station Trash Bag Program
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining with Police, Fire, and DPW unions

The Select Board reviewed the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and voted unanimously to approve most articles, including appointments, sign requests, and various financial and bylaw measures. The board passed over the FY26 budget article, which is contingent on a $1,975,000 override, and deferred action on Planning Board articles (14-20) until the next meeting. They also voted to hold a public hearing on laying out Goose Pond Path.

• Appointed Robert Davis to Council on Aging (3-0)
• Approved sign request for Shredding & Electronics Recycling event (3-0)
• Approved ATM Warrant Articles 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 (all 3-0)
• Passed over Article 4 (Placeholder Permanent Fire Fighter Wages) and Article 5 (FY26 Budget)
• Passed over Article 12 (Reauthorization of Debt) until more info provided
• Passed over Planning Board Articles 14-20 until March 27 meeting
• Approved revised proclamation policy (3-0)
• Voted to hold public hearing on Goose Pond Path layout at March 27 meeting (3-0)

Select Board

The Bolton Select Board will review the Annual Town Meeting warrant for May 5, 2025, and discuss the FY26 budget and override. They will also vote on appointing Robert Davis to the Council on Aging, consider a sign request for a shredding event, and enter executive session for union negotiations. Additional discussions include a senior trash bag program, AI for minutes, and a vote on the Goose Pond Path layout.

• Vote to appoint Robert Davis to Council on Aging through May 2025
• Introduction of Reserve Officers Joseph Khirallah and Dylan Soldi
• Sign request from Kotlarz Group for Shredding & Electronics Recycling event
• Review of Annual Town Meeting warrant for May 5, 2025
• Discussion of FY26 budget and override

The Select Board reviewed the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and approved most articles, including appointments, sign requests, and various financial and bylaw measures. The FY26 budget article was passed over pending an override vote, and Planning Board articles were deferred to the next meeting. The Board also voted to hold a public hearing on laying out Goose Pond Path.

• Appointed Robert Davis to Council on Aging (unanimous)
• Approved sign request for Shredding & Electronics Recycling event (unanimous)
• Approved ATM Warrant Articles 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25 (unanimous)
• Passed over Article 4 (Placeholder Permanent Fire Fighter Wages) and Article 5 (FY26 Budget) pending further discussion
• Passed over Article 12 (Reauthorization of Debt) until more information provided
• Deferred Planning Board Articles 14-20 to March 27 meeting
• Approved revised proclamation policy (unanimous)
• Voted to hold public hearing on Goose Pond Path layout at March 27 meeting (unanimous)

Law Committee

The Bolton Law Committee is meeting remotely to enter executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, Sec. 21(a), Purpose 3, to discuss strategy regarding the town's pending litigation against Hanover Insurance Group and Keyes Farm, LLC (Docket No. 2485-CV-0285B). The open session portion is only for adjournment after the closed session; no other business is scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss litigation strategy in Town of Bolton v. Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. and Keyes Farm, LLC, Docket No. 2485-CV-0285B

Law Committee

The Law Committee will meet via Zoom to enter executive session. The purpose is to discuss legal strategy concerning litigation involving the Town of Bolton Planning Board, The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., and Keyes Farm, LLC.

• Executive session to discuss litigation: Town of Bolton Planning Board v. The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. and Keyes Farm, LLC (Docket No. 2485-CV-0285B)
• Approval of minutes

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Public Ways Safety Committee will review minutes from February 26 and discuss measurement of thickly settled roads. They will also address the Berlin/S. Bolton intersection and set new projects and department head meetings. The meeting is held via Zoom.

• Review and approve minutes from February 26, 2025
• Thickly settled roads measurement discussion
• Berlin/S. Bolton intersection discussion
• Setting new projects and department head meetings

The Public Ways Safety Committee approved the meeting minutes by unanimous vote. They reviewed the selectmen's approval of the proposed measurement method and discussed the process for determining speed limits on roads. The committee also discussed contingency plans for the expiration of the remote meeting law, including reserving a town hall room as a backup, and noted discussions about potential DPW cuts if an override vote fails.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed selectmen's approval of proposed measurement method
• Discussed road list for speed limit determination
• Distributed street list for members to complete portions
• Agreed to continue virtual meetings if legislature allows
• Discussed reserving town hall room for April 9th as backup

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on seven proposed amendments to the Zoning Bylaw, covering Accessory Dwelling Units, Scenic Roads, Floodplain District, Sign By law, Site Plan Review, FOSPRD, and a Cottage Village Overlay District. The board will also consider a request to release a covenant for Lot 78A in Century Mill Estates and vote to approve minutes from a previous meeting.

• Public hearing on Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw amendment
• Public hearing on Scenic Road bylaw amendment
• Public hearing on Floodplain District bylaw amendment
• Public hearing on Sign Bylaw amendment
• Request for Release of Covenant – Lot 78A Century Mill Estates

The Planning Board closed public hearings and voted 5-0 to recommend approval of seven zoning bylaw amendments, including ADU, Floodplain, Cottage Overlay, FOSPRD, Site Plan, Scenic Road, and Sign bylaws, for the annual Town Meeting. The Board also voted 5-0 to disapprove a request to release Lot 78A of Century Mill Estates from a covenant, citing unmet subdivision conditions and encumbered frontage. Meeting minutes from December 18, 2025, were approved.

• Recommended approval of all 7 zoning bylaw amendments (5-0)
• Disapproved release of Lot 78A from covenant (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of December 18, 2025 (5-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous minutes and address chapter land renewals and liens. The board will also discuss and vote on operational protocols. An executive session is scheduled to review exemptions, abatements, and 3ABCs.

• Chapter Land Renewals and Liens
• Vote on protocols of operations
• Executive session on exemptions
• Executive session on abatements
• Executive session on 3ABCs

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will discuss and prioritize implementation items from the Master Plan EDC Chapter for 2025. They will also review viewpoint forms for the Backyard Bolton event and for wreaths and sign maintenance. Other business includes a committee vacancy discussion and approval of minutes.

• Review of Backyard Bolton event viewpoint form and registration process
• Review of viewpoint forms for wreaths and sign maintenance
• Prioritize Master Plan EDC Chapter implementation items for 2025
• Discussion of committee vacancy
• Approval of minutes

Board of Appeals

The Bolton Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special permit application for an outdoor patio associated with a restaurant in a Residential Zoning District (544 Wattaquadock Hill Road). The board will also review application fees, its annual report, proposed zoning bylaw amendments, and approve minutes from the December 5, 2024 meeting.

• Public hearing – Special Permit for expansion/change of non-conforming use at 544 Wattaquadock Hill Road: outdoor patio for restaurant in Residential District
• Review of application fees
• Review of annual report
• Proposed zoning bylaw amendments
• Approval of minutes from December 5, 2024

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a special permit for Douglas E. Storey to construct an outdoor patio associated with the restaurant at 544 Wattaquadock Hill Road, with conditions including no exterior light trespass, a barrier to prevent vehicle intrusion, and no intrusion into the front yard setback. The board also recommended increasing application fees for special permits, variances, and administrative appeals to $150, and approved its annual report.

• Approved the special permit for expansion of a non-conforming use at 544 Wattaquadock Hill Road (5-0).
• Closed the public hearing for the special permit application (5-0).
• Recommended increasing fees for Special Permits, Variances, and Administrative Appeals to $150 (5-0).
• Approved the annual report (5-0).
• Approved the December 5, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0).
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:08 pm (5-0).

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will receive budget presentations from the Minuteman Regional Vocational Technical School (Article 302) and the Nashoba Regional School District (Articles 301, 303, and capital requests), followed by internal business such as meeting minutes and transfer requests.

• Minuteman Regional Voc Tech budget presentation (Article 302) by Nikki Andrade
• Nashoba Regional School District budget requests (Articles 301, 303 and capital)
• Advisory Committee business: meeting minutes and transfer requests

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding land use and resource area projects. The body will also vote on an administrative enforcement order and discuss trail stewardship projects.

• Notice of Intent for a 2,000-gallon septic tank and 1-bedroom ADU at 89 Spectacle Hill Road
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for a home and septic system at 38 Long Hill Road
• Vote to memorialize Administrative Enforcement Order for well repair at 63 Green Road
• Enforcement order updates for 31 Manor Road, 146 Hudson Road, 100 East End Road, and Century Mill Estates
• Trail stewardship projects at Vaughn Hill, Bowers Spring, Flanagan Road, and Welch Pond

The Bolton Conservation Commission continued the public hearing for 89 Spectacle Hill Road to March 18, 2025, and tabled the Certificate of Compliance request for 38 Long Hill Road pending additional stabilization work. The Commission also voted to memorialize an Administrative Enforcement Order for 63 Green Road and authorized outreach events for World Water Day, Earth Day, and Arbor Day 2025. Minutes from February 18, 2025, were approved with two abstentions.

• Continued public hearing for 89 Spectacle Hill Road to 3/18/2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled Certificate of Compliance for 38 Long Hill Road until 3/18/2025
• Memorialized Administrative Enforcement Order for 63 Green Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 2/18/2025 (3-0, 2 abstentions)
• Authorized Conservation Department outreach events for World Water Day, Earth Day, Arbor Day 2025 (unanimous)

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will vote on funding for the MRPA conference and hotel, and on funds for the Easter celebration. They will also approve several 2025 events including Earth Day, Backyard Bolton, and opening day events. Discussions include summer program summaries and a job review.

• Vote on funds for MRPA conference & hotel
• Vote on funds for Easter celebration (April 11)
• Approve Earth Day, Shredding, Kotlarz event on April 5
• Approve Backyard Bolton on May 3
• Approve Baseball/soccer opening day on May 3

The Bolton Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved several event requests, including Earth Day shredding, Backyard Bolton, opening day for baseball and soccer, a Pride event, and a baseball/softball camp. They also approved summer program fees for Camp Resolute and swimming lessons, funding for an MRPA conference, and $1,000 for the Egg Stravaganza. All decisions were unanimous.

• Approved Earth Day shredding event (unanimous)
• Approved Backyard Bolton event (unanimous)
• Approved baseball and soccer opening day (unanimous)
• Approved Pride event (unanimous)
• Approved baseball/softball camp with $2,500 fee (unanimous)
• Approved summer program fees for Camp Resolute and swimming lessons (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 for MRPA conference and funding for Lisa and Erika (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 for Egg Stravaganza supplies (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Bolton Historical Commission will discuss repairs to the Federated Church steeple, plans for a Spring Work Bee, and communications from the Massachusetts Historical Commission (MHC). The board will also review and approve meeting minutes and schedule future meetings.

• Federated Church steeple repair
• Spring Work Bee
• MHC communications
• Review and approve outstanding meeting minutes

Law Committee

The Law Committee will meet via Zoom to enter executive session. The committee intends to discuss strategy regarding potential litigation for 21 Century Mill Road and approve minutes.

• Executive session regarding potential litigation for 21 Century Mill Road
• Approval of minutes

Law Committee

The Law Committee will review its annual report and enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy. The closed session covers matters related to 21 Century Mill Road and a case involving the Planning Board, The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc., and Keyes Farm, LLC.

• Review of Law Committee Annual Report
• Executive session regarding 21 Century Mill Road
• Executive session regarding Town of Bolton Planning Board v. The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. and Keyes Farm, LLC (Docket No. 2485-CV-0285B)

Select Board

The Select Board will review Planning Board articles for the May 5 Annual Town Meeting and discuss the FY26 budget and a potential override. The board will also consider a payment to Bolton Access Television and changes to the transfer station.

• Request for $24,485.05 franchise fee and capital payment for Bolton Access Television
• Review of Planning Board articles for the May 5, 2025 Annual Town Meeting
• Discussion of FY26 budget and potential override
• Sign permit request for Metrophane Zayka Conservation Area at 0 Old Harvard Road
• Possible vote on changes to the transfer station

The Select Board unanimously approved increased transfer station bag prices and a new sticker system, effective July 1, 2025. They also endorsed a road safety methodology, approved a $24,485.05 payment to Bolton Access TV, and discussed a potential $1.975 million override for FY26.

• Approved transfer station fee changes: large bags $5, small bags $3.25, sticker $100/$60 senior (unanimous)
• Approved Public Ways Safety Committee report on thickly settled road methodology (unanimous)
• Approved $24,485.05 Q4 payment to Bolton Access TV (unanimous)
• Approved sign permit for Metrophane Zayka Conservation Area (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrants W25-17 and W25-17A (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining strategy (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a $24,485.05 franchise fee payment for Bolton Access Television, a sign permit for the Metrophane Zayka Conservation Area, and Planning Board articles for the Annual Town Meeting. They will also discuss the FY26 budget and potential override, as well as possible changes to the Transfer Station. The meeting includes an executive session for collective bargaining with town unions.

• Request for release of franchise fee and capital quarterly payment of $24,485.05 to Bolton Access Television
• Sign permit request from Bolton Conservation Trust for Metrophane Zayka Conservation Area at 0 Old Harvard Road
• Review of Planning Board articles submitted for the Annual Town Meeting on May 5, 2025
• Discussion of FY26 budget and potential override
• Discussion and possible vote on changes to the Transfer Station

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Public Ways Safety Committee will review and approve minutes from previous meetings and discuss the methodology for determining thickly settled measures. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review and approve minutes of January 22 and February 12, 2025
• Discussion of thickly settled measure methodology

The Public Ways Safety Committee approved minutes and finalized a methodology for measuring thickly settled roads, incorporating a safety margin for manual GIS measurements. The presentation will be given to the Select Board on March 27, 2025, seeking endorsement before proceeding with data analysis. The committee also plans to post the current list of thickly settled roads on police and town webpages.

• Approved minutes from January 22 and February 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Amended thickly settled measurement methodology to include safety margin for manual GIS measurements
• Scheduled presentation to Select Board on March 27, 2025, for endorsement
• Advised periodic reassessment of roadways as they become more thickly settled
• Planned to post current list of thickly settled roads on police and town webpages

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing to discuss proposed changes to several sections of the zoning bylaw. The meeting is being held remotely via Zoom.

• Proposed changes to Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaws
• Proposed changes to Scenic Road bylaws
• Proposed changes to Floodplain District bylaws
• Proposed changes to Sign Bylaw
• Proposed changes to Site Plan, FOSPRD, and Cottage Village Overlay District bylaws

The Planning Board held a public hearing on seven proposed zoning bylaw amendments for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting, covering ADUs, scenic roads, floodplain, signs, site plan review, open space, and a new cottage overlay district. No final votes were taken; the hearing was continued to March 12, 2025, pending Town Counsel review. The board also approved the December 4, 2024 meeting minutes.

• Continued public hearing on zoning bylaw amendments to March 12, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved December 4, 2024 meeting minutes (4-0)

Board of Health

The Bolton Board of Health will meet on February 25, 2025 via Zoom. They will discuss continued items including a fee review, housing status at 131 Forbush, and drinking water for schools and childcare facilities. A presentation from Nashoba Public Health Excellence is scheduled. The board approved a $4,8000 payment for landfill monitoring and reviewed building and septic permits.

• Board of Health fee review continued
• 131 Forbush housing status continued
• Drinking water for schools and childcare facilities discussion
• Nashoba Public Health Excellence presentation by Jenna Montgomery
• Bill paid: NGI Landfill Monitoring $4,8000 (submitted 2/20/25)

Advisory Committee

The Bolton Advisory Committee will meet jointly with the Finance Committee and representatives from Stow and Lancaster to receive a presentation on the Nashoba Regional School District budget. Following that, the committee will handle regular business including meeting minutes, transfer requests, correspondence, and budget revisions as needed.

• Joint Fin Comm/Advisory meeting with Stow and Lancaster for Nashoba Regional School District budget presentation
• Other Advisory Committee business: meeting minutes, transfer requests, correspondence, budget revisions

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the FY26 Nashoba Regional School District Budget with representatives from Lancaster and Stow. This is a discussion item only; no votes or decisions are scheduled at this meeting.

• Discussion with Lancaster and Stow representatives on FY26 Nashoba Regional School District Budget

Library Trustees

The Bolton Library Board of Trustees will meet on February 18, 2024, to consider changes to the Program Room Policy that would require insurance for after-hours use. They will also review a funding request for new furniture in the teen space and discuss the new website with Tim Joyner. Other items include the director’s report, Friends of the Library bulletin board request, and CY2025 departmental goals.

• Program Room Policy changes: insurance requirement for after-hours use
• Funding request for furniture for teen space
• New website comments and edits with Tim Joyner
• Friends of the Library request for bulletin board
• CY2025 departmental goals

The Bolton Library Trustees met on February 18, 2025, and discussed several topics, including the meeting room policy, the upcoming calendar, and a new website designed by Tim Joyner using Wix, which received positive feedback. They also discussed insurance for meetings ending after library hours, complaints about the parking lot condition after a recent storm, and ideas for a teen space redesign. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the next meeting is scheduled for March 25 at 7 pm.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (motion by Caroline, seconded by Beth)
• Discussed meeting room policy and insurance for after-hours meetings
• Discussed parking lot complaints following recent storm
• Discussed teen space redesign and furniture ideas
• Scheduled next meeting for March 25 at 7 pm

Conservation Commission

The Commission will hold public hearings on a continued notice of intent for a septic system and accessory dwelling unit at 89 Spectacle Hill Road, requests for determination of applicability for utility pole work on South Bolton Road and road resurfacing on Route 117, and discussions on potential field amendments at Nashoba Regional High School. They will also consider a certificate of compliance for a completed home at 38 Long Hill Road and receive enforcement order updates.

• Continued Notice of Intent for 89 Spectacle Hill Road: 2,000-gallon septic tank, leaching facility, ejector pump, 1-bedroom ADU, and grading
• Request for Determination of Applicability on South Bolton Road: installation of one new and replacement of six utility poles
• Request for Determination of Applicability on Route 117/Main Street: roadway resurfacing from 300 feet west of Meadow Road to Stow Town Line
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 38 Long Hill Road: completed single-family home, gravel driveway, well, septic system, and pervious pavers
• Discussion of potential field amendments at 12 Green Road (Nashoba Regional High School): power distribution line and stockpile of structural fill within buffer zone

The Bolton Conservation Commission met on February 18, 2025, and took several actions. It continued the public hearing for the 89 Spectacle Hill Road septic and ADU project to March 4, 2025, and tabled the Certificate of Compliance request for 38 Long Hill Road pending additional stabilization work. The Commission closed hearings and issued Negative 3 and Negative 5 Determinations for utility pole work on South Bolton Road and roadway resurfacing on Route 117/Main Street, respectively. It also authorized two field amendments for temporary power lines and stockpiling at Nashoba Regional High School, and approved the January 21, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Continued hearing for 89 Spectacle Hill Road septic/ADU project to 3/4/2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled Certificate of Compliance for 38 Long Hill Road until 3/4/2025
• Closed hearing and issued Negative 3 Determination for South Bolton Road utility poles (unanimous)
• Closed hearing and issued Negative 5 Determination for Route 117/Main Street resurfacing (unanimous)
• Authorized field amendment for temporary power line at 12 Green Road/NRHS (unanimous)
• Authorized field amendment for stockpiling fill at 12 Green Road/NRHS with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 21, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a complaint that a dog named Moose at 49 Berlin Road may be a nuisance or dangerous. The board will also introduce new police officers and a DPW laborer, review preliminary articles for the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting, discuss dog license fees, review the capital plan, and enter executive session for union negotiations.

• Public hearing on nuisance/dangerous dog (Moose, license #1071) owned by Bennet Macgregor of 49 Berlin Road
• Introduction of Reserve Officer William Murdock and Full-time Police Officer Isabelle Perez
• Review of Capital Plan and preliminary recommendations for FY26
• Discussion with Town Clerk regarding dog license fees
• Authorize Town Administrator to execute contract for Municipal Vulnerability Project (MVP)

The Select Board dismissed a dog complaint against Moose, an American Foxhound, without prejudice, allowing the parties to resolve the issue amicably. The Board also approved increased dog license fees, appointed Stan Wysocki as liaison to the EMT Cadet Program, and approved the BYBS opening day parade. Several other routine items were approved, including personnel policies and bills.

• Dismissed dog complaint against Moose without prejudice (3-0)
• Approved increased dog license fees: fixed/intact $15/$20, late fee $50, failure to license $100 (3-0)
• Appointed Stan Wysocki as liaison to EMT Cadet Program (3-0)
• Approved BYBS opening day parade on May 3, contingent on police approval and insurance (3-0)
• Referred seven zoning articles to Planning Board for public hearing (3-0)
• Appointed Su Mittra to Conservation Commission (3-0)
• Authorized Town Administrator to execute Municipal Vulnerability Project contract (3-0)
• Approved personnel policies (3-0)

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Public Ways Safety Committee will meet to review and approve the minutes from January 22, 2025. The committee will also discuss the methodology for the thickly settled measure.

• Review and approval of January 22, 2025 minutes
• Discussion of thickly settled measure methodology

The Public Ways Safety Committee unanimously approved a revised presentation on town-wide 25mph speed limits for thickly settled roads, incorporating six additional roads measured per Randy Heglin's recommendation. The committee also approved seeking Selectboard endorsement of the methodology at their February 27th meeting.

• Approved revised presentation on thickly settled 25mph roads (unanimous)
• Approved seeking Selectboard endorsement of measurement methodology (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Bolton Planning Board will review and discuss several proposed zoning bylaw amendments for the upcoming Town Meeting, including Accessory Dwelling Units, Scenic Roads, Floodplain District, Sign Bylaw, Site Plan, FOSPRD, Cottage Village Overlay District, and street acceptance for Goose Pond Path. The board will also consider a request to release a lot from a covenant at Century Mill Estates.

• Request for Release of Lot from Covenant – Century Mill Estates
• Bylaw review for Accessory Dwelling Unit
• Bylaw review for Scenic Road
• Bylaw review for Floodplain District
• Bylaw review for Street Acceptance – Tadmor Subdivision - Goose Pond Path

The Planning Board discussed a request to release Covenant Lot 78A in the Century Mill Estates subdivision but took no final action, voting 4-0 to continue the discussion to March 12, 2025. The board also reviewed proposed Sign Bylaw changes and approved minutes from January 8 and January 22. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Continued discussion of Covenant Lot 78A release to March 12, 2025 (4-0)
• Approved January 8, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Approved January 22, 2025 minutes (3-0, 1 abstention)
• Reviewed proposed Sign Bylaw changes (no vote)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will review budget line items for Treasurer, Landfill, and Town Administrator departments. The main discussion is on FY26 capital recommendations with the Town Administrator. The committee will also handle reserve fund items, transfer requests, and meeting minutes.

• Review of Treasurer/Collector/Benefits accounts (145, 146, 710, 752, 911-916)
• Review of Landfill account 439
• Review of Town Administrator accounts (122, 123, 147, 151, 192, 195, 302, 945)
• Discussion with Town Administrator on FY26 capital recommendations
• Advisory Committee business including reserve fund 132 and transfer requests

Council on Aging

The Bolton Council on Aging board approved the January 2025 minutes as amended and gave unanimous approval to the annual report after making an amendment. Financials were reviewed with no issues noted, though 11 fuel assistance applications remain pending due to slow MOC approval. The board discussed upcoming programs and operational matters.

• Approved January 2025 minutes as amended
• Approved annual report unanimously after amendment

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Parks and Recreation Commission will vote on several program rates and fees for 2025, including swimming lessons and CPR training. They will also discuss the skating rink event, plan the Easter Hunt, and consider a Boy Scouts rocket launch. Additional items include approving minutes and a coordinator's report on decorations and software.

• Discuss and vote on swimming lessons rate for 2025
• Discuss and vote on CPR training date and $ amount
• Discuss and vote on additional funds for container
• Discuss and vote on Easter Hunt date and plans
• Discuss and vote on Boy Scouts rockets at sheep field

The Parks and Recreation Commission voted unanimously to operate the summer program at Camp Resolute as a camp, adopting for-profit procedures to comply with the Board of Health's directive under 105 CMR 430. They also approved $425 for CPR/First Aid training for five people, $700 for a better shipping container, and $2,500 to pay an overdue invoice to Commissioner Erika Mond for art classes, with Mond recusing herself. Swimming lesson fees were set, and the Easter egg hunt was scheduled for April 11th with empty eggs and a candy bag for each child.

• Approved operating summer program as camp with for-profit procedures (unanimous)
• Approved $425 for CPR/First Aid training for 5 people (unanimous)
• Approved swimming lesson fees: $50/$60 for small children, $90/$100 for older children (unanimous)
• Approved $700 additional for shipping container, total $3,900 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 payment to Erika Mond for art classes (unanimous, Mond recused)
• Decided Easter egg hunt on April 11th, 2-3pm, with empty eggs and candy bags (unanimous)
• Approved annual report text for Town Report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 6, 2025 (unanimous)

Select Board

The February 6, 2025 Select Board meeting was canceled. No discussion or action took place.

Advisory Committee

The Bolton Advisory Committee will hear presentations from the Town Clerk, Library, Board of Assessors, Economic Development Committee, and Planning Board/Board of Appeals on budget items (lines 161-163, 610, 141, 182, 175-176). They will also get an overview of Planning Board-sponsored articles for the Annual Town Meeting and handle routine committee business.

• Town Clerk budget review (items 161, 162, 163)
• Library budget review (item 610)
• Board of Assessors budget review (item 141)
• Planning Board and Board of Appeals budget review (items 175, 176)
• Overview of Planning Board-sponsored Annual Town Meeting articles

Conservation Commission

The meeting scheduled for February 4, 2025, has been cancelled. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will review and prioritize items from the Master Plan EDC Chapter for 2025, and discuss the FY26 budget. The committee will also review the annual report, discuss a committee vacancy, and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Prioritize Master Plan EDC Chapter implementation items for 2025
• Discussion of Fiscal Year 2026 budget
• Review of annual report
• Discussion of committee vacancy
• Approval of minutes from June 3, June 24, September 9, and October 7, 2024

The Economic Development Committee approved its annual report 4-0. The committee discussed prioritizing the Master Plan Implementation Table, with plans to select top three items at the next meeting. They also discussed the Cottage Overlay District housing proposal, a spring Backyard Bolton event, and a welcome packet for new residents.

• Approved annual report (4-0)
• Agreed to review Master Plan Implementation Table and pick top three priorities at next meeting
• Discussed scheduling Backyard Bolton spring event for May 3, pending Parks Department consultation
• Discussed updating Destination Bolton webpage, noting associated fee
• Discussed keeping inventory of empty commercial space, noting past difficulties

Historical Commission

The Bolton Historical Commission will meet to approve the 2024 Annual Report, discuss the Advisory Committee's review of the 2026 budget, and consider a Town Hall emergency stair replacement project. Administrative items include reviewing meeting minutes and scheduling future meetings.

• Approve 2024 Annual Report
• Advisory Committee review of 2026 budget
• Town Hall Emergency Stair replacement discussion

Advisory Committee

The Bolton Advisory Committee holds a remote meeting to review its annual report and hear presentations from town departments including Conservation Commission, MIS, Historical Commission, Building Inspector, and Board of Health/Landfill. The meeting also covers routine advisory committee business such as transfer requests and minutes approval.

• Conservation Commission presentation (item 171)
• Advisory Committee Annual Report Review
• MIS presentation (item 155)
• Historical Commission presentation (item 691)
• Building Inspector presentation (items 241, 243, 244)

The Bolton Advisory Committee unanimously approved all presented departmental budgets for the upcoming fiscal year, including Conservation Commission, MIS, Historical Commission, Building Inspector, Plumbing and Gas Inspector, Wiring Inspector, and Board of Health. The committee also approved a $1,772.40 transfer request for legal services and the Advisory Committee Annual Report. All votes were 6-0.

• Approved Conservation Commission budget (6-0)
• Approved MIS budget (6-0)
• Approved Historical Commission budget (6-0)
• Approved Building Inspector budget (6-0)
• Approved Plumbing and Gas Inspector budget (6-0)
• Approved Wiring Inspector budget (6-0)
• Approved Board of Health budget (6-0)
• Approved $1,772.40 legal services transfer (6-0)

Advisory Committee

The Bolton Advisory Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss its annual report and hear presentations from several town boards, including the Conservation Commission, MIS, Historical Commission, Building Inspector, and Board of Health. The agenda also includes routine advisory business such as transfer requests and meeting minutes. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed.

• Conservation Commission presentation (item 171)
• Advisory Committee Annual Report Review
• MIS presentation (item 155) by Travis and Paul McKenzie
• Historical Commission presentation (item 691) by Bob Busch
• Building Inspector and Board of Health/Landfill updates (items 241-244, 510, 439)

Advisory Committee

The Bolton Advisory Committee is meeting to review budget requests from the Conservation Commission (171), Library (610), MIS (155), Historical Commission (691), Building Inspector (241, 243, 244), Board of Health (510), and Landfill (439). The committee will also discuss transfer requests, meeting minutes, and the Annual Report.

• Conservation Commission budget request (line 171)
• Library budget request (line 610)
• MIS budget request (line 155)
• Historical Commission budget request (line 691)
• Building Inspector budget requests (lines 241, 243, 244)

Library Trustees

The Bolton Public Library Board of Trustees will review the FY26 budget request and set departmental goals for 2025. The board will also approve minutes from the previous meeting and the annual report. Public comment will be heard and the next meeting date will be set.

• FY26 budget request review
• 2025 departmental goals discussion
• Approval of annual report

The Bolton Library Board of Trustees accepted the previous meeting's minutes and approved the annual report. The board discussed the FY26 budget request ahead of an upcoming Advisory meeting, and noted that 2025 departmental goals are being developed. No public comment was made, and the next meeting was set for Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.

• Accepted minutes from Dec. 2 meeting
• Approved annual report
• Set next meeting for Feb. 18 at 7 p.m.

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Public Ways Safety Committee will review and potentially approve minutes from previous meetings, discuss implementing 25 mph speed limits on thickly settled roads and related communication, evaluate the Berlin/S/Bolton Roads intersection, and review the 2024 Annual Report. These items involve decisions on traffic safety measures and road improvements.

• Review of thickly settled 25 mph speed limit designation and communication plan
• Discussion of Berlin/S/Bolton Roads intersection
• Review and approval of minutes from November 13, 2024 and January 8, 2025
• Review of the 2024 Annual Report

The Public Ways Safety Committee approved a method for determining thickly settled on unposted roads, including measurements for S. Bolton Road, and recommended a stop sign at the Berlin/S. Bolton Roads intersection. The 2024 annual report was also approved. All actions were unanimous.

• Approved thickly settled determination method for unposted roads (unanimous)
• Approved measurements for S. Bolton Road as thickly settled (unanimous)
• Recommended stop sign on Berlin Road at Berlin/S. Bolton intersection (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 PWSC Annual Report (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a definitive frontage subdivision proposed by Robert and Darlene Hazel for two single-family lots on Warner Road/189 East Bare Hill Road in Harvard, MA. The board will also review suggested changes to the Cottage Overlay District bylaw and revisions to the FOSPRD bylaw. Additionally, the board will review the annual Town Report and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Public hearing for definitive frontage subdivision: two single-family lots at Warner Road/189 East Bare Hill Road, Harvard – applicant Robert and Darlene Hazel
• Review of suggested changes to Cottage Overlay District bylaw
• Review of revisions to FOSPRD (Flexible Open Space Planned Residential Development) bylaw
• Review of annual Town Report

The Planning Board approved a definitive subdivision for the Warner Road/East Bare Hill Road property, creating two new building lots in Bolton and one existing dwelling lot in Harvard, with two non-building parcels to be transferred to the Bolton Conservation Trust. The board also granted three waivers from subdivision and zoning regulations. Additionally, the board reviewed and discussed revisions to the Cottage Overlay District and FOSPRD bylaws, and approved minutes from prior meetings.

• Approved definitive subdivision for Warner Road/East Bare Hill Road (5-0)
• Granted three waivers for the subdivision (5-0)
• Closed public hearing for the subdivision (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 23, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 6, 2024 (4-0, one recusal)

Conservation Commission

The Bolton Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for installing a septic system and accessory dwelling unit, and consider multiple Certificates of Compliance for completed projects. The meeting also includes discussion of adding a new member and updates on enforcement and trail projects.

• Public hearing on Notice of Intent for 89 Spectacle Hill Road: 2,000-gallon septic tank, leaching facility, ejector pump, and 1-bedroom ADU.
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 36 East End Road: removal of existing garage, replacement 2-car garage with farmer's porch.
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for 0 Bolton Line: installation of three 12-inch CPP culverts under dirt access road.
• Continued request for Certificate of Compliance for 38 Long Hill Road: construction of single-family home with pervious paver driveway.
• Discussion and potential vote on appointing Su Mittra to the Conservation Commission.

The Commission continued the public hearing for the 89 Spectacle Hill Road septic/ADU project to February 4, 2025, and issued Certificates of Compliance for 36 East End Road and 0 Bolton Line. It also recommended Su Mittra for appointment to the Commission and tabled a compliance request for 38 Long Hill Road pending additional work.

• Continued public hearing for 89 Spectacle Hill Road to 2/4/2025 (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 36 East End Road (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 0 Bolton Line (unanimous)
• Tabled Certificate of Compliance for 38 Long Hill Road until 2/4/2025
• Recommended Su Mittra for appointment to Conservation Commission (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will hear from the Board of Health, Parks & Rec, and Police/Public Safety departments on their budget or funding requests. The meeting covers item numbers 439, 510, 522, 630, 210, 200, 299, and 291, plus an overview of capital requests and routine committee business.

• Board of Health presentation on items 439, 510, 522
• Parks & Rec discussion on item 630
• Police and Public Safety review (items 210, 200)
• Dispatcher and Emergency Management items 299, 291
• Overview of capital requests

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss temporary sign requests for businesses at 476 Main Street, 711-713 Main Street, and First Parish Church, and receive updates on Fire/EMS and ALS services with a potential fee discussion. They will also review and possibly vote on the employee manual, approve bills and payroll warrants, and then enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining with police, fire, and DPW unions.

• Introduction of Sgt. Cassandra Scott by Chief Hamburger
• Temporary sign requests at 476 Main Street (Yoga Studio), 711-713 Main Street, and extension at First Parish Church 665 Main Street
• Fire/EMS department update, ALS update, and fee discussion
• Review of employee manual for possible vote
• Executive session for collective bargaining with Police Union Local 286, Fire Union Teamster's Local 170, and DPW Union AFSCME Council 93

The Select Board unanimously approved increasing fire department permit fees from $25 to $50 and raising ambulance service rates for the first time since 2021, aligning with neighboring towns. The board also approved three temporary sign requests, including one for First Parish Church and one for a yoga studio, and accepted bills and minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; discussion items included fire department updates and town projects.

• Approved temporary sign for First Parish Church at 665 Main St for one year (3-0)
• Approved temporary signs for Yoga Studio at 476 Main St until end of Feb 2025, conditional on MassDOT approval (3-0)
• Approved temporary signs at 711-713 Main St for one year, conditional on building permit (3-0)
• Approved fire permit fee increase from $25 to $50 (3-0)
• Approved ambulance rate increases: BLS $1,525, ALS $1,975, ALS2 $3,377, extra EMT $150, mileage $37, ALS intercept $350 (3-0)
• Approved Bills/Payroll Warrants W25-14 and W25-14A (3-0)
• Accepted minutes of Dec 5 and Dec 19, 2024 (3-0)
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining strategy (3-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will introduce a new police sergeant, discuss temporary sign requests, receive a Fire/EMS update including fee discussions, review an employee manual for a possible vote, and approve bills and payroll warrants. The board will then enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Police, Fire, and DPW unions.

• Introduce Sergeant Cassandra Scott (7:00pm)
• Temporary sign requests at 476 Main St (yoga studio) and 711-713 Main St, plus extension at First Parish Church 665 Main St
• Fire/EMS department update and Advanced Life Support fee discussion
• Review employee manual for possible vote
• Enter executive session for collective bargaining with Police Union Local 286, Fire Union Teamster’s Local 170, and DPW Union AFSCME Council 93

The Select Board unanimously approved fee and rate increases for the fire department, including permit fees and ambulance service rates, to boost revenue. They also approved temporary sign permits for three Main Street locations, with conditions for one. The board approved bills and payroll warrants, and entered executive session for labor negotiations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved temporary sign for First Parish Church at 665 Main St for one year (3-0)
• Approved temporary signs for Yoga Studio at 476 Main St until end of Feb 2025, conditional on MassDOT approval (3-0)
• Approved temporary signs at 711-713 Main St for one year, conditional on building permit (3-0)
• Approved fire permit fee increase from $25 to $50 (3-0)
• Approved ambulance rate increases: BLS $1,525, ALS $1,975, ALS2 $3,377, extra EMT $150, mileage $37, ALS intercept $350 (3-0)
• Approved Bills/Payroll Warrants W25-14 and W25-14A (3-0)
• Accepted minutes of Dec 5 and Dec 19, 2024 (3-0)
• Entered executive session for collective bargaining strategy (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss the budget and vote on the submission of the Annual Town Report. The meeting includes an executive session to address exemptions and abatements.

• Vote to approve Annual Town Report
• Budget discussion
• Executive session regarding exemptions and abatements

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will meet to review the submission for the 2025 Annual Report. The board will also discuss proof of signature stamps.

• Review of 2025 Annual Report submission
• Discussion regarding proof of signature stamps

Board of Health

The Board of Health declined to vote on whether Bolton's summer recreation programs qualify as camps under state regulations, instead stating that the Select Board should make that determination. The board approved several deed restrictions and septic permits, and discussed landfill monitoring results. No formal vote was taken on the camp classification issue.

• Stated Select Board should determine if summer programs are camps (no vote)
• Approved retaining old well at 472 Sugar Rd for irrigation with deed restriction (3-0)
• Approved 4-bedroom deed restriction for 30 Twin Maple Rd (no vote)
• Approved deed restriction for 238 South Bolton Rd office space (no vote)
• Approved deed restriction for 277 Sawyer Rd in-law apartment (no vote)
• Denied 273 Main St ADU septic connection (no vote)
• Approved septic permit for 154 Long Hill Rd (no vote)
• Granted variances for septic at 89 Spectacle Hill Rd (no vote)

Council on Aging

The Bolton Council on Aging approved the November 2024 meeting minutes and discussed financial status, noting discretionary funds are depleting due to inflation and livery funds are strained after a van driver left. The board reviewed the 2025 Brain Health Initiative and outreach programs, including new van trips to WHEAT and grocery stores. No formal votes were taken on substantive matters.

• Approved November 2024 COA meeting minutes
• Discussed financial report: discretionary funds low, livery funds strained, overall budget 'ok'
• Reviewed 2025 Brain Health Initiative and Memory Kits at library
• Noted outreach programs: van to WHEAT monthly, shopping trips, upcoming events

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will discuss the town's budget process and outlook with NRSD school committee representatives. The body will also hear from the Veterans Agent, Parks & Recreation Commission, and Fire/EMS regarding budget and capital requests.

• Budget process and outlook discussion with NRSD school committee representatives
• Veterans Agent budget review (543)
• Parks & Recreation Commission budget review (630)
• Fire/EMS FY26 Budget (230) and capital requests overview

Public Ways Safety Committee

The Bolton Public Ways Safety Committee will discuss and potentially decide on lowering speed limits to 25mph in thickly settled areas, review communication about those roads, and consider a separate speed limit change request. They will also hear an update on Wattaquadock Hill Road improvements under the FoRRwD program, and handle administrative items like approving prior minutes and the annual report.

• Review of roads for thickly settled 25mph speed limit designation
• Wattaquadock Hill Road improvements under FoRRwD program
• Request for change in speed limit (specific road not named)
• Annual report adoption
• Change in process for posting meeting agendas

The Public Ways Safety Committee discussed how to communicate new 25mph speed limit signs for thickly settled roads and reviewed a GIS study of S. Bolton Road. They also addressed public confusion over speed sign changes on Wattaquadock Hill Road from the FoRRwD program. No formal votes or decisions were taken; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Reviewed thickly settled road measurement method and began listing qualifying town roads
• Discussed communicating new 25mph signs via town email and news announcements
• Noted plan to send S. Bolton Road measurements to Randy Heglin
• Discussed public confusion over Wattaquadock Hill Road speed sign change from 40mph to 30mph
• Set annual report draft review for January 22 meeting

Historical Commission

The Bolton Historical Commission will meet to discuss new topics including the 2024 Annual Report, the 2026 Budget submission, and MPFF Round 31 Grants. They will also receive an update on 22 West Berlin Rd and handle administrative items such as approving outstanding meeting minutes and scheduling the next meeting.

• Update on 22 West Berlin Rd
• Discussion of 2024 Annual Report
• Discussion of 2026 Budget submission
• Discussion of MPFF Round 31 Grants
• Approval of outstanding meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider two Approval Not Required lot adjustments: a lot line adjustment at 164 Still River Road and a parcel exchange for the Tadmor subdivision. The board will also review suggested changes to the Cottage Overlay District bylaw, including examples and Board of Health requirements. Other business and approval of minutes from October 2024 are on the agenda.

• Lot line adjustment at 160 @ 164 Still River Road (Thomas Broomfield)
• Tadmor Definitive Subdivision lot adjustment for well head protection areas
• Review of suggested changes to Cottage Overlay District bylaw

The Bolton Planning Board approved two Approval Not Required (ANR) plans: a lot line adjustment for 160 and 164 Still River Road to combine parcels, and a lot adjustment for the Tadmor Subdivision Open Space Parcel 3A to accommodate well head protection areas. The board also discussed revisions to the cottage overlay district and sign bylaws, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved ANR for 160 & 164 Still River Road lot line adjustment (4-0)
• Approved ANR for Tadmor Subdivision Open Space Parcel 3A lot adjustment (4-0)
• Approved minutes from October 9, 2024 (4-0, Lau abstained)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding a certificate of compliance for 38 Long Hill Road and a request to host the Tom Denney Nature Camp at Bowers Springs. The body will also discuss enforcement order updates and various trail stewardship projects.

• Certificate of Compliance request for single-family home at 38 Long Hill Road
• Request to hold Tom Denney Nature Camp 2025 at Bowers Springs
• Enforcement order updates for 31 Manor Road, 146 Hudson Road, 100 East End Road, and Century Mill Estates
• Trail stewardship at Vaughn Hill, Woodside Drive Trail Head, Bowers Spring Flanagan Road Trail Head, and Welch Pond
• Forest Legacy Program NSN Stewardship Council Project funding update

The Bolton Conservation Commission approved the Bolton Conservation Trust's request to hold the Tom Denney Nature Camp at Bowers Spring in 2025, with restrictions on pond access areas and raking. The request for a Certificate of Compliance at 38 Long Hill Road was tabled until the next meeting. No updates were provided on enforcement orders.

• Approved Tom Denney Nature Camp at Bowers Spring with restrictions (5-0)
• Tabled Certificate of Compliance request for 38 Long Hill Road
• Approved minutes from December 17, 2024 meeting (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:15 PM (5-0)

Advisory Committee

The Advisory Committee will discuss items related to Animal Control, the Town Accountant, and the Tree Warden. The board will review DPW capital requests and consider the appointment of volunteer Brian Mooney to the committee.

• DPW overview of capital requests
• Recommendation of appointment for Brian Mooney to Advisory Committee
• Well Monitoring 439-5250 (Chris Rogers)
• Review of items for Animal Control (292), Town Accountant (135), and Tree Warden (294)

Economic Development Committee

The Bolton Economic Development Committee will meet remotely to discuss and potentially approve the FY26 budget, prioritize items from the Master Plan chapter, and review several community projects including a welcome sign, seasonal decorations, and an agricultural map.

• Discussion of a Welcome to Bolton sign and account status
• Discussion of Christmas wreaths, bows, and banners
• Review of Agricultural Map and Business Information
• Master Plan EDC Chapter and implementation review with prioritization for 2025
• Approval of FY 26 Budget and minutes from June, September, and October 2024

Parks and Recreation Commission

The Bolton Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss and vote on several items including the opening of the skating rink, a potential meeting with WSI for programs, funding for CPR training, summer program fee increases, and budget cuts for fiscal year 2026. They will also approve previous meeting minutes and hear a coordinator's report on holiday decorations and recreational software.

• Approve minutes from December 2nd, 2024
• Discuss skating rink opening on Jan 12th, 1-3pm
• Discuss meeting with WSI (Milan) for programs
• Vote on CPR training funding
• Vote on summer program fee increases and FY26 budget cuts

The Bolton Parks and Recreation Commission approved $420 for CPR/First Aid training for 7 summer staff, increased the full-day summer program fee by $25 per week to $385, and conditionally approved budget cuts (including removing portable toilets and lifeguards) if a town override fails. The commission also discussed the skating rink opening and met with a watersports instructor.

• Approved $420 for CPR/First Aid training for 7 staff (unanimous)
• Increased full-day summer program fee by $25/week to $385 (unanimous)
• Approved budget cuts if no override passes, including no portable toilets and no lifeguards (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 2, 2024 (unanimous)