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Select Board
The Select Board will discuss and vote on loan documents for the wastewater treatment plant, hold a public hearing on water/sewer rates, and consider a potential PILOT agreement for a commercial solar project at 12 Elm Street. They will also act on alcohol license requests, appointments to town committees, and executive sessions for litigation and union negotiations.
- Loan documents for Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Public hearing on water/sewer rates at 6:00 PM
- Potential PILOT for commercial solar project at 12 Elm Street
- Old Mill Inn request to change alcohol hours to 8 AM Mon-Sat, 10 AM Sun
- Appointments to Opioid Task Force, 2040 Implementation Committee, Affordable Housing Trust, Deficit Reduction Committee
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will meet with the Select Board to review end-of-year budget transfers and discuss water and sewer rates. The meeting will then adjourn to attend the Annual Town Meeting.
- Review end of year budget transfers with Select Board
- Review water and sewer rates
School Committee
The Finance Subcommittee of the Hatfield School Committee will meet to review the 2025-2026 budget, specifically discussing transfers. No other substantive items are on the agenda. Public comments may be submitted via email.
- Review of 25/26 budget transfers
School Committee
The Hatfield School Committee will hold a virtual meeting to approve several administrative actions. Members will vote on internal committee appointments, budget transfers, and a new district nurse hire. The agenda also includes approval for a band field trip and the upcoming 2026-2027 meeting schedule.
- Vote on internal committee appointments
- Vote on budget transfers from the Finance Sub Committee
- Approval of a new district nurse hire
- Vote on band field trip authorization
- Adoption of the 2026-2027 meeting schedule
Opioid Settlement Funds Task Force
The Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force will review the recent Chris Herren event and plan future support groups and programming. The body will also discuss the budget and potential activities for fund allocation.
- Debrief of Chris Herren event
- Planning for support groups and future events
- Budget and activity discussion
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Committee will discuss the Recreation Committee Coordinator position. No other substantive items are on the agenda.
- Continuing discussion of Recreation Committee Coordinator
Agricultural Advisory Commission
The commission will discuss the status of the town's mapping system and the completion of the Right to Farm signage and farm stand map projects. Members will also coordinate for an upcoming PVPC planning workshop.
- Right to farm signage program completion
- Farm stand maps project completion and distribution
- PVPC planning workshop on June 30 at Smith Academy Park
- Review of mapping system
Cultural Council
The Hatfield Cultural Council will hold a meeting to welcome new members, select a treasurer, and discuss the treasurer's role. They will also update on past events and reimbursements, and plan council presence at future events.
- Welcome new members
- Select new treasurer and describe role through grant cycle
- Update on events and reimbursements
- Discuss council presence at events with table and signs
The Council welcomed two new members and elected a Treasurer. Members also agreed on a strategy to gather community input on grant funding priorities through physical and digital surveys.
- Appointed Allisonn Church as Treasurer
- Approved plan to distribute grant priority surveys via summer events and QR codes
- Approved request for Town of Hatfield to promote survey on social media
Historical Commission
The Hatfield Historical Commission will review and vote on meeting minutes, then discuss the town's 250th celebration involvement, reassess the Plaque Project phase one plan, and consider local signage around town.
- Review 250th celebration events and involvement
- Reassess and plan phase one of Plaque Project
- Discussion on local signage around town
Housing Authority
The board will conduct its annual meeting to elect a Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Treasurer. Additionally, the regular meeting includes a discussion on a change order for sink and faucet repairs in Apartment 4B.
- Election of Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Treasurer
- Change order for Apartment 4B sink and faucet
2040 Implementation Committee
The Implementation Committee will continue reviewing the Comprehensive Plan, discussing priority items and timelines. They will also discuss the Facilities Master Plan, available grants, and how their work overlaps with deficit reduction efforts.
- Continue review of Comprehensive Plan and set priority timelines
- Discuss Facilities Master Plan and feasibility studies for town facilities
- Review available grants and technical assistance opportunities
- Discuss overlap with deficit reduction process
- Identify departments to meet with for implementation planning
Town Clerk
The Hampshire Public Health Preparedness Coalition will hold a virtual public meeting to discuss the FY27 Budget & Work Plan, ongoing regional projects, and programmatic, training, and exercise updates. The meeting is open to the public, with advance registration required.
- FY27 Budget & Work Plan discussion
- Ongoing and upcoming regional projects
- Programmatic, training, and exercise updates
Library Board of Trustees
The Trustees of the Hatfield Public Library will conduct a performance review of the Library Director. The board will also discuss cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for the 2027 fiscal year.
- Review of Library Director
- FY27 COLA increases
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will meet to handle routine administrative tasks and review requests for motor vehicle and excise tax abatements. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss the value or acquisition of real property.
- Motor vehicle and excise abatements
- Executive session regarding real property value or acquisition
Board of Health
The Board of Health will conduct a formal hearing regarding notice of violations for Hatfield Variety, Inc. Members will also discuss the operation of a mobile health vehicle with the Community Health Center of Franklin County.
- Violation hearing for Hatfield Variety, Inc.
- Discussion on mobile health vehicle with Community Health Center of Franklin County
- Board reorganization