Hatfield public meetings in 2025

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Committee will meet to discuss the upcoming basketball, skiing, and spring sports seasons, including registration, fees, and equipment needs. The agenda also lists softball field prep and uniforms.

• Basketball 25-26 Season
• Skiing Season 25-26
• Spring Sports
• Softball field prep - Shea Landscaping
• Softball registration and fees

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss administrative items including payroll, budget, and motor vehicle and excise abatements. The board is also scheduled to enter executive session to discuss the value or acquisition of real property.

• Motor Vehicle and Excise Abatements
• Chapterland
• Budget
• Executive Session regarding the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property

Opioid Settlement Funds Task Force

The Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force will consider approving the minutes from its previous meeting. Members will discuss collaboration with HEADS UP/HEART on advocacy, education, and event opportunities, and plan a Spring 2026 event. The agenda also includes discussion of the task force’s budget and potential activities, and setting dates for future meetings.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Discussion with HEADS UP/HEART about advocacy, education, and event opportunities
• Plan for Spring 2026 event
• Discuss budget and potential activities
• Schedule next meeting(s)

Town Clerk

The Department of Public Utilities will hold a public hearing on December 18, 2025, to review Eversource Energy's 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report. The Department will determine if the company accurately reported savings and costs and if programs met statutory requirements.

• Public hearing on Eversource's 2022-2024 energy efficiency plan report
• Comments due December 16 for Zoom or December 19 for written
• Deadline to petition for leave to intervene is December 11, 2025
• Department to approve final cost recovery based on investigation results

Town Clerk

The Department of Public Utilities is reviewing the 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report from The Berkshire Gas Company. The Department will determine if program savings, benefits, and costs were reported accurately to decide on the final recovery of costs.

• Public hearing via Zoom on December 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
• Deadline for written comments: December 19, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
• Deadline for petitions to intervene: December 11, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.

Housing Authority

The Commissioners of the Hatfield Housing Authority will meet to review financial reports and the November 2025 warrant. The board will consider two motions regarding insurance and a walkway connection.

• Motion to approve Community Preservation Committee connecting Capawonk to the pond walkway
• Motion to approve State Aided Participation Agreement of Insurance with EOHLC State Insurance for $12,848.00

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will discuss management of invasive plants on Horse Mountain. It will receive an update on trail maintenance. The meeting will also cover any general matters raised by the committee.

• Horse Mtn. invasive plant management discussion
• Trail maintenance update
• General matters

Select Board

The Hatfield Select Board will consider several agenda items, including approval of the Day Pond Project contract and related easements. Other items include annual license renewals for 2026, a proposal for a welcome sign at Elm St/Elm Ct, and a discussion and vote on a commercial PACE program. The board will also hear an update on the Route 5 Project and a request for the fire chief to attend a national fire services symposium.

• Approve Annual License Renewals for 2026
• Review and vote on the Day Pond Project contract and associated easements/licenses
• Consider Smith Academy’s proposal for a “Welcome to Hatfield” sign at Elm St/Elm Ct
• Discuss and vote on a commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program
• Receive update on the Route 5 Project from Mike Ohl of CEI

The board approved the 2026 annual business license renewals, a change of officers for TOW SW Kazimierza GP, and supported a student welcome‑sign project. It also authorized Fire Chief Flaherty to attend two national conferences, reduced the MDAR notice period for a farm acquisition, and voted to join the state Commercial PACE program. Additionally, the board accepted two resignations and appointed a new recreation committee member.

• Approved 2026 Annual License Renewals (majority vote)
• Approved change of officers for TOW SW Kazimierza GP 1965 Z.N.P. (majority vote)
• Supported Smith Academy welcome‑sign project and requested updates (majority vote)
• Approved Fire Chief Flaherty’s attendance at Washington symposium (majority vote)
• Approved Fire Chief Flaherty’s attendance at Indiana conference (majority vote)
• Reduced MDAR notice period for Golonka parcel from 120 to 60 days (majority vote)
• Approved participation in Massachusetts Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy program (majority vote)
• Accepted resignations of Matt Shippee and Jon Kostek and appointed Bob Flaherty to Recreation Committee (majority vote)

Select Board

The Select Board will review wastewater treatment plant contracts, approve annual license renewals, and discuss the Day Pond project and Route 5 updates. The board will also consider a $40,000 ADA improvement grant and appointments to the Recreation Committee.

• Approval of wastewater treatment plant engineering contract
• Day Pond Project contract and easements
• Route 5 Project update
• Resignation of Matt Shippee and appointment of Bob Flaherty
• Consideration of $40,000 ADA improvement grant

Agricultural Advisory Commission

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet to conduct general business and review the town's ditch program. The commission will also discuss a potential new member.

• Review of ditch program
• Discussion of potential new member

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss payroll, budget, and motor vehicle and excise abatements. The meeting includes a community forum and an executive session regarding real property values.

• Motor Vehicle and Excise Abatements
• Chapterland
• Budget
• Executive Session regarding the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee will consider several agenda items, including a vote on the District Improvement Plan, a vote to open school choice for the 2026‑27 school year, and a vote on the 2026‑27 school calendar. Other items include routine reports from the student representative, administration, and sub‑committees, as well as approval of minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting.

• Vote on the District Improvement Plan (presented by Dr. Driscoll)
• Vote to open school choice for the 2026‑27 school year (presented by Dr. Driscoll)
• Vote on the 2026‑27 school calendar (presented by Dr. Driscoll)
• Approval of minutes from the November 17, 2025 meeting (Consent Agenda)
• Student Representative Report

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee’s Finance Subcommittee will review the town’s 2025‑26 school budget and consider projections for the 2026‑27 fiscal year. The meeting is virtual and open to public comments submitted by email.

• Review of the 2025‑26 school budget
• Discussion of the projected 2026‑27 school budget

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a virtual meeting to review district goals and a policy subcommittee agenda. The meeting is scheduled for December 11, 2025.

• Review of 2022-2025 District Goals
• Policy Subcommittee Meeting
• Virtual meeting via Google Meet

Town Clerk

The Hampshire County Retirement Board will meet to discuss investment firms, review financial status reports, and approve retirement benefits and liability acceptances. The meeting is scheduled for December 10, 2025.

• Scheduled appearances by investment firms: Dahab Associates, Lexington Partners, Barings, and Innovatus Capital Partners
• Approval of meeting minutes from November 12, 2025
• Review and approval of retirement benefit applications and payments
• Review of disability applications and status of pending retirements
• Approval of liability acceptances for former and non-members

Capital Improvement Planning Committee

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee will reorganize its leadership by electing a Chair, Vice‑Chair, and Recorder. It will also approve the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting, review initial departmental requests, and set future meeting dates. Any unanticipated business may be addressed before adjournment.

• Elect Chair, Vice‑Chair, and Recorder
• Approve minutes from 3/12/2025
• Review initial requests from departments
• Set future meeting dates
• Consider unanticipated business

Community Preservation Committee

The Hatfield Community Preservation Committee will provide updates on financial funding and review the status of previously funded grant projects. It will conduct an initial review of new grant applications and discuss a shared Assistant Planner position. The committee will also consider bills payable for ongoing projects and a possible reorganization of the CPC.

• Financial Funding Updates
• Review status of prior grants projects
• Initial review of new applications
• Discuss Assistant Planner Shared Position
• Bills Payable for Ongoing Projects

Select Board

The Select Board will review motions from the recent Special Town Meeting and discuss FY26 budget items. They will also consider any other town‑meeting‑related business. Afterward, the board will adjourn to attend the Special Town Meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025 at 12:06 p.m.

• Review Special Town Meeting motions
• Discuss FY26 budget business
• Consider other town‑meeting‑related business
• Unanticipated new business
• Adjourn to attend Special Town Meeting on 12/2/2025 at 12:06 p.m.

Library Board of Trustees

The Trustees of Hatfield Public Library will review the November 4 meeting minutes, hear reports from the Friends of HPL and the library director, and consider new business items including the Luminarium project and a legislative breakfast in Sunderland.

• Review of November 4 meeting minutes
• Report from Friends of HPL
• Report from the Director
• Discussion of Luminarium
• Discussion of Legislative Breakfast in Sunderland

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review motions for a Special Town Meeting and conduct business related to the FY26 budget. Following the meeting, members will adjourn to attend the Special Town Meeting.

• Review of Special Town Meeting motions
• FY26 Budget business

Opioid Settlement Funds Task Force

The Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force will meet on Dec 5, 2025 at Memorial Town Hall. The agenda includes approving the prior meeting minutes, a discussion with HEADS UP/HEART about advocacy, education, and event opportunities, planning upcoming programs and events, and reviewing the budget and potential activities. The board will also set dates for future meetings.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Discussion with HEADS UP/HEART about advocacy, education, and event opportunities
• Planning for upcoming programs and events
• Discuss budget and potential activities
• Schedule next meeting(s)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to review motions for a Special Town Meeting and conduct business related to the FY26 budget. The meeting will conclude with the board adjourning to attend the Special Town Meeting.

• Review of Special Town Meeting motions
• FY26 Budget business

Celebration Committee

The Hatfield Celebration Committee will hold its December meeting to review minutes, handle bills, and discuss logistics for the float contest. The session is scheduled for 6:30 PM at Memorial Town Hall.

• Approval of minutes
• Float contest logistics
• Community Forum
• Bills and Communications

Recreation Commission

The Hatfield Recreation Committee meeting on December 3, 2025 will consider topics related to basketball and the upcoming 2026 softball/baseball season. No other business items are listed on the agenda. The meeting will be held at 59 Main Street and chaired by Kerry Flaherty.

• Discussion of basketball programs
• Discussion of the 2026 softball/baseball season

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a special permit application for Benson Mini Storage located at 12-18 Elm Street. It will also discuss stormwater regulations presented by Town Administrator Andrew Levine, review the final draft of the zoning bylaw with the PVPC, and receive routine updates from Assistant Planner Isabella Yeager. The meeting includes approval of the minutes from 11/5/25.

• Special Permit Review – 12-18 Elm Street (Benson Mini Storage)
• Stormwater Regulations discussion – Andrew Levine, Town Administrator
• Final Draft of the Zoning Bylaw review with PVPC
• Updates from Assistant Planner Isabella Yeager (recurring agenda item)
• Approval of Minutes from 11/5/25

Select Board

The Hatfield Select Board will review motions from the upcoming Special Town Meeting and discuss FY26 budget business. The board will also consider any other town‑meeting related business. After the review, the board will adjourn to attend the Special Town Meeting.

• Review Special Town Meeting motions
• Review FY26 budget business
• Discuss other town‑meeting related business
• Adjourn to attend Special Town Meeting

Library Board of Trustees

The Trustees will review the minutes from the November 4 meeting and follow up on any items noted. They will hear reports from the Friends of Hatfield Public Library and from the Library Director. Old business items will be considered, and new business includes discussion of the Luminarium project. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Review minutes from November 4 meeting
• Report from Friends of Hatfield Public Library
• Report from Library Director
• Discussion of Luminarium project (new business)
• Other old business items

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review motions for a Special Town Meeting and conduct business related to the FY26 budget. The meeting will conclude with the committee adjourning to attend the Special Town Meeting.

• Review of Special Town Meeting motions
• FY26 Budget business

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to vote on yearly permits and discuss the FY27 budget. The board will also receive updates on opioid settlement funding and a failed septic system on Chestnut Street.

• Vote to approve yearly permits
• FY27 Budget
• Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force Update
• Chestnut Street failed septic system update
• 77 School Street inspection/condemnation order

The Board of Health approved the October 20, 2025 meeting minutes and approved all paid health license renewals for 2026 by majority vote. The board agreed to donate money to the Hatfield Fish & Game derby and signed off on the 77 School Street inspection and condemnation order. The meeting was adjourned by majority vote.

• Approved October 20, 2025 meeting minutes (majority vote)
• Approved all paid health license renewals for 2026 (majority vote)
• Agreed to donate money to Hatfield Fish & Game derby (Chair affirmed yes)
• Signed off on 77 School Street inspection/condemnation order (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (majority vote)

Cemetery Commission

The Hatfield Cemetery Commission will consider a motion to transfer money from the sale of cemetery lots to the town’s General Fund to help balance the FY26 budget. The commission will also address any unanticipated new business that may arise. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Vote to approve transfer of money from Cemetery Sale of Lots to General Fund to balance FY26 budget
• Unanticipated new business

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a communications plan for a Special Town Meeting and review a contract for the Day Pond Dredge Project. The board will also consider salary adjustments for part-time staff in the Treasurer’s Office.

• Day Pond Dredge Project update and contract
• Salary adjustments for Treasurer’s Office part-time staff
• ABCC approval of Change of Manager for Tow Sw Kazimierza Gp 1965 ZNP
• Introduction to Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) Program
• BETA Pavement Management Plan

The Board accepted a change order for the wastewater treatment plant project after confirming the work was not in the original contract. It also approved modest hourly wage increases for two part‑time Treasury staff. The Board approved the change of manager for Tow Sw Kazimierza Gp 1965 ZNP and ratified the November 12 and 17 meeting minutes. No action was taken on the C‑PACE program at this meeting.

• Approved change order for wastewater treatment plant project, contingent on work not originally included (majority vote)
• Approved $1.29/hr increase for Lori Camposeo and $1.93/hr increase for Brenda Keir (majority vote)
• Approved change of manager for Tow Sw Kazimierza Gp 1965 ZNP (majority vote)
• Approved November 12 and November 17, 2025 meeting minutes (majority vote)
• Discussed but deferred decision on Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C‑PACE) program

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a range of items, including a special town meeting communications plan, the introduction of the ECode360 system, and a manager change for Tow Sw Kazimierza Gp 1965 ZNP. An update and contract for the Day Pond Dredge Project and a Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C‑PACE) program will be presented. The board will consider salary adjustments for Treasurer’s Office part‑time staff and approve a change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant project. Reports on pavement management, employee health insurance, and other ongoing projects will also be received.

• Day Pond Dredge Project update and contract
• Approval of change order for Wastewater Treatment Plant project
• Introduction to Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C‑PACE) program
• Salary adjustments for Treasurer’s Office part‑time staff
• ABCC approval of change of manager for Tow Sw Kazimierza Gp 1965 ZNP

Town Clerk

The Hampshire Public Health Preparedness Coalition will hold a virtual meeting on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Participants will receive a Zoom link separately. The agenda includes coalition updates, discussion of ongoing and upcoming regional projects, and programmatic, training, and exercise updates, with any other business allowed. The meeting is open to the public.

• Coalition updates
• Discussion of ongoing and upcoming regional projects
• Programmatic, training, and exercise updates
• Any other business

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on a request to determine the applicability of regulations for the parcel at 117 Dike Road (Parcel ID#227-17-0). The meeting is scheduled for November 24, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM and will be conducted virtually. No other agenda items are listed.

• Public hearing on RDA 117 Dike Road – Parcel ID#227-17-0
• Request for determination of applicability for 117 Dike Road parcel

The Commission granted a Determination of Negative 2 for the proposed hazard tree removal at 117 Dike Road, with conditions that stumps remain, native vegetation may fill in, and replanting with approved riverfront species is allowed. The motion was made by Chair Virginia Martell, seconded by Brian Williams, and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by a unanimous motion.

• Approved Determination of Negative 2 for hazard tree removal at 117 Dike Rd (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Committee

The School Committee Policy Subcommittee is meeting virtually to conduct a policy review. No specific policies or outcomes are listed on the agenda.

• Policy review

Opioid Settlement Funds Task Force

The Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force will meet on November 21, 2025 at Memorial Town Hall. The agenda includes approving prior meeting minutes, debriefing a discussion with Liz Whynott of Mosaic RIZE, and planning upcoming programs and events. The body will also review its goals, set funding priorities, discuss the budget, and schedule future meetings.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Debrief discussion with Liz Whynott (Mosaic RIZE)
• Review goals and theory of change
• Prioritize funding and discuss budget
• Plan upcoming programs and schedule next meetings

Cultural Council

The Hatfield Cultural Council will meet to discuss and vote on grant applicants for fiscal year 2026. The council is also seeking additional members to join the body.

• Voting on FY 2026 grant applicants

Town Clerk

The Franklin Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will consider several agenda items, including accepting the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting and voting on the FY25 financial statements, which are pending a single audit. The board will also discuss employer health insurance updates and hold elections for an open Finance and Audit Committee position and the board chair for the FY26‑28 term.

• Review and vote to accept minutes from September 18, 2025
• Discussion and update on employer health insurance
• Review and vote to accept FY25 financial statements (single audit pending) and updated weighted vote
• Nomination/election of open position to the Finance and Audit Committee for remainder of FY26
• Nomination/election of chair for remainder of FY26‑28 term

Housing Authority

The Hatfield Housing Authority will review financial reports and the FY2025 year-end financials. The board is scheduled to vote on the FY2026 budget, management fee agreement, and 2026 Affirmative Action Goal.

• Approval of FY2026 Budget and Budget Certification
• FY2026 Management fee agreement
• Acceptance of EOY FY2025 Financials
• Approval of the Affirmative Action Goal for 2026
• FY2026 Executive Director salary calculation

Housing Authority

The Hatfield Housing Authority commissioners will consider several items, including accepting the FY2025 year‑end financials, approving the FY2026 budget and related salary and fee agreements, and adopting an affirmative‑action goal for 2026. They will also discuss a possible connection between Capawonk and the walkway to the pond with the Community Preservation Committee. The meeting includes routine items such as approval of the October 2025 minutes and financial reports.

• Approve FY2026 Budget, budget certification, FY2026 education salary calculation, and FY2026 management fee agreement
• Accept end‑of‑year FY2025 financials, top‑5 compensation, lead‑paint certification, and wage MATCH
• Approve the affirmative‑action goal for 2026
• Discuss possible vote with the Community Preservation Committee on connecting Capawonk to the walkway to the pond
• Approve October 2025 regular meeting minutes and review October 2025 financial reports

The board approved the FY2025 year‑end financials and related compensation certifications. It then approved the FY2026 budget, budget certification, and the executive director’s salary. A resolution adopting the 2026 affirmative‑action goal was also approved. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved FY2025 year‑end financials and compensation certifications (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 budget, budget certification, and ED salary (unanimous)
• Approved affirmative‑action goal for 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for October 2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:45 p.m. (unanimous)

2040 Implementation Committee

The Hatfield 2040 Implementation Committee will meet to review the Comprehensive Plan, discuss priority items and timelines, and explore available grants and technical assistance. The meeting will also cover the process for plan implementation and schedule future meetings.

• Review Comprehensive Plan and discuss priority items
• Discuss available grants and technical assistance
• Continue discussion on Comprehensive Plan implementation process
• Approve previous meeting's minutes
• Schedule next meeting(s)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss the FY 2026 town budget and consider the committee’s organization. The committee will also review the warrant for the upcoming town meeting. Items are listed as anticipated by the chair and may be added or omitted.

• FY 2026 budget discussion
• Committee organization matters
• Review of warrant for town meeting

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will discuss invasive plant management on Horse Mountain by Bay State Forestry, consider parking spaces on Mountain Road, receive an update on trail maintenance, and address any general matters.

• Invasive plant management on Horse Mountain by Bay State Forestry
• Parking spaces on Mountain Road
• Trail maintenance update

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee meeting scheduled for November 18, 2025 was cancelled. As a result, none of the listed agenda items—including financial updates, grant reviews, and the discussion of an assistant planner shared position—will be acted upon. No decisions or votes will be taken at this meeting.

Agricultural Advisory Commission

The Agricultural Advisory Commission will discuss several ongoing topics. Items include continuing plans for the town’s fall festival, planning the town’s 250th anniversary celebration, and an update on right‑to‑farm signage. The commission will also hear from a representative of Pioneer Valley Planning and address residential concerns about an agricultural meter. The meeting will also cover routine business such as approving minutes and selecting a minute‑taker.

• Continue plans for future fall festival
• Planning for town’s 250th anniversary celebration
• Talk with representative from Pioneer Valley Planning
• Movement on residential concerns with Ag meter
• Update on right‑to‑farm signage

Select Board

The Select Board will consider approving and signing the warrant for a Special Town Meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025 at Hatfield Elementary School, 33 Main Street. No other business items are listed beyond procedural matters.

• Approve and sign warrant for Special Town Meeting on Dec 2, 2025 at Hatfield Elementary School, 33 Main Street

The Select Board voted to approve and sign the warrant for a Special Town Meeting scheduled for December 2, 2025 at Hatfield Elementary School. The motion was made by Selectman Longstreeth, seconded by Selectman Gagnon, and carried by a majority vote. The meeting was then adjourned by a majority vote.

• Approved warrant for Special Town Meeting on Dec 2, 2025 (majority vote)
• Adjourned meeting (majority vote)

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee will review the draft 2026-2027 school calendar and receive reports from district administration. The committee is scheduled to vote on student conduct on school buses and the MS MyCAP/CTE plan.

• Vote on JICC Student Conduct on School Buses
• Vote on MS MyCAP/ CTE Plan
• Review of draft 2026-2027 School Calendar
• District Improvement Plan update

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee meeting on Nov 14, 2025 will open with a call to order, then conduct a review of the town’s 2025‑26 school budget presented by Dr. Driscoll. The meeting will end with adjournment. No other agenda items are listed.

• 25/26 Budget Review – presentation by Dr. Driscoll

Council on Aging Board

The Council on Aging is meeting to address upcoming financial deadlines and seasonal events. The board will discuss the FY26 budget and FY27 capital planning requirements.

• FY26 Budget due December 29th
• FY27 Capital Planning due December 1st
• COA Annual Report to Executive Office of Aging & Independence due November 14th
• 2nd Annual Tree Lighting on December 6th
• Christmas Party on December 15th

Town Clerk

The Franklin Regional Transit Authority Transit Advisory Committee will meet to review previous notes and discuss transit updates. The body may vote on a new meeting time and will receive updates on MassDOT grants and mobility management.

• Possible vote on new meeting time
• MassDOT Microtransit and Last Mile Transit Grant discussion
• MassDOT Mobility Management updates
• FRTA and FTM updates

Conservation Commission

The Hatfield Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on November 13, 2025 at 6:15 pm in Town Hall. The hearing will consider an amendment to the Order of Conditions issued on September 22, 2023 for Benson Mini Storage, LLC. The amendment seeks to remove the required level‑lip spreader along the Mill River bank at the site. The property involved is located at 12 & 18 Elm Street, and the request can be reviewed at Town Hall, Room 106.

• Public hearing on amendment to Order of Conditions for Benson Mini Storage, LLC
• Proposed removal of the level‑lip spreader along the Mill River bank
• Site located at 12 & 18 Elm Street
• Original Order of Conditions issued September 22, 2023

Conservation Commission

The Hatfield Conservation Commission will review two formal requests: a certificate of compliance for the Town of Hatfield‑Cow Bridge Culvert on Main St., and an amendment of the order of conditions for Benson Mini Storage at 12‑18 Elm St. The meeting will also include a routine update from the commission assistant and a review of several ongoing project notices of intent. No decisions have been made prior to the meeting.

• Request for certificate of compliance – Town of Hatfield‑Cow Bridge Culvert, Main St. (NOI#178-0155)
• Request for amendment of order of conditions – Benson Mini Storage, 12‑18 Elm St. (NOI#178-0154)
• Update from Isabella Yeager, Assistant to the Conservation Commission (recurring agenda item)
• Review of ongoing projects: Day Pond (34 School St.), Rt.12:34‑23 West St., 32‑112 West St., Wind River Properties, LLC (117 West St.)

The commission voted unanimously to issue an amended Order of Conditions for the 12 & 18 Elm Street project, removing the requirement for a level‑lip spreader. The meeting minutes from 10/9/25 were also approved unanimously. Several other items—such as a proposed parking area on Mountain Road, an invasive‑species removal project, and a certificate of compliance for the Cow Bridge culvert—were discussed but no decisions were made. The board adjourned unanimously.

• Amended Order of Conditions for 12 & 18 Elm St approved (unanimous)
• Minutes from 10/9/25 approved (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Hatfield Finance Committee meeting on November 13, 2025 will focus on discussing the FY 2026 budget. The agenda also notes committee organization matters. No specific budget figures or actions are listed in the agenda.

• FY 2026 budget discussion

School Committee

The School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to conduct a policy review. No specific policies or outcomes are listed for decision.

• Policy review

Town Clerk

The Hampshire County Retirement Board meeting on November 12, 2025 will consider several administrative actions. Items include approval of the October 8, 2025 meeting minutes, review and approval of retirement benefit applications, and payment of benefits to retirees and beneficiaries. The board will also review disability applications, prior‑service purchases, and liability acceptance for members and non‑members.

• Approval of Meeting Minutes of October 8, 2025
• Review and approval of applications for retirement benefits
• Approval of payment of retirement benefits to retirees
• Review of disability applications
• Approval of purchases of prior service

Board of Assessors

The Hatfield Board of Assessors will conduct a tax classification hearing. The meeting will address how certain properties are classified for tax purposes. No additional agenda items are listed.

• Tax classification hearing

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a community forum and review routine items such as payroll, the bill schedule, Chapterland, and minutes from prior meetings. It will also consider motor vehicle and excise abatements and any new business items submitted. No specific actions are detailed in the agenda.

• Community Forum
• Payroll
• Bill Schedule
• Chapterland
• Motor Vehicle and Excise Abatements

Select Board

The Hatfield Select Board will approve the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes and then conduct a FY2025 Tax Classification hearing for the Board of Assessors. It will consider an application for multiple amendments to Sisters Convenience and Deli Shop at 22 West Street. The board will also address a water abatement payment of $2,485.83 for 139 West Street, Lot 7, a donation of a digital sign for Smith Academy, and recent appointments and resignations to the Board of Registrars.

• FY2025 Tax Classification hearing – Board of Assessors
• Application for multiple amendments of Sisters Convenience and Deli Shop, 22 West Street
• Water abatement payment of $2,485.83 for 139 West Street, Lot 7
• Resignation of Barry Labbe and appointment of Karen Karowski to Board of Registrars
• Donation of digital sign in front of Smith Academy

The board approved the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes and accepted Barry Labbe's resignation and Karen Karowski's appointment to the Board of Registrars. It approved the donation of a digital sign for Smith Academy. After correcting earlier motions, the board adopted a tax factor of 1.000 for FY26, maintaining a single tax rate for all property classes. The board denied a $2,485.83 water abatement for 139 West Street and approved amendments to the Sisters Convenience liquor license.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (majority vote)
• Accepted resignation of Barry Labbe from Board of Registrars (majority vote)
• Appointed Karen Karowski to Board of Registrars (majority vote)
• Accepted donation of digital sign for Smith Academy (majority vote)
• Adopted tax factor 1.000 for FY26, keeping a single tax rate (majority vote)
• Denied water abatement of $2,485.83 for 139 West Street (majority vote)
• Approved multiple amendments to Sisters Convenience liquor license (majority vote)
• Adjourned meeting (majority vote)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold its regular meeting to discuss financial updates, prior grant projects, and initial reviews of new applications. The agenda includes updates on bills payable, reorganization matters, and a discussion about an Assistant Planner shared position.

• Review status of prior grants projects
• Initial review of new applications
• Discuss Assistant Planner Shared Position
• Bills Payable for Ongoing Projects
• Reorganization of CPC 2025

The committee voted on proposal 26-1 to cover the cost overrun of the Congregational Church steeple rehabilitation and approved it unanimously. The committee voted on proposal 26-2 to pave the incomplete Smith Academy walking path and rejected it unanimously. Proposals 26-3 through 26-6 (Day Pond Path, Housing Production Plan Update, 61A Acquisition Fund, Linseed Road open space) received an initial review but no decisions were made.

• Approved proposal 26-1 to cover Congregational Church steeple cost overrun (unanimous YEA)
• Denied proposal 26-2 to pave Smith Academy walking path (unanimous NAY)
• Initial review of proposal 26-3 Day Pond Path (no decision)
• Initial review of proposal 26-4 Housing Production Plan Update (no decision)
• Initial review of proposal 26-5 61A Acquisition Fund (no decision)
• Initial review of proposal 26-6 Linseed Road open space (no decision)

Celebration Committee

The Celebration Committee will meet to review the previous summer concert series and plan for the float contest. The body will also discuss Hatfield merchandise and sponsorships for 2026.

• Summer concerts reflection
• Float contest
• Hatfield merchandise
• 2026 sponsorship

Planning Board

The Hatfield Planning Board will discuss the final draft of the Zoning Bylaw with the PVPC, consider the Attorney General's response to the ADU Bylaw (Article 37) from the May 13 Town Meeting, receive routine updates from Assistant Planner Isabella Yeager, and review an amendment to the site plan for the Rally House property at 255 West St., Parcel ID#211-12-0. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from previous sessions.

• Final Draft of the Zoning Bylaw review with PVPC
• Attorney General response on ADU Bylaw – Article 37 (Town Meeting 5/13/25)
• Updates from Assistant Planner Isabella Yeager (recurring agenda item)
• Amendment to Site Plan Review for Rally House, 255 West St., Parcel ID#211-12-0

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss the final draft of the Zoning Bylaw review with PVPC. The board will also consider an amendment to the site plan review for Rally House. Assistant Planner Isabella Yeager will provide recurring updates.

• Final Draft of the Zoning Bylaw review with PVPC
• Site Plan Review amendment: Rally House, 255 West St. (Parcel ID#211-12-0)

The Planning Board unanimously approved the minutes from August 6, August 20 and October 1, 2025. It also unanimously approved the Hatfield Rally House site‑plan amendment, requiring a vegetative‑screening plan for the new gravel overflow parking lot. The Board agreed to review PVPC’s zoning‑review appendices at the December meeting and to use eCode360 to reformat the town’s bylaws.

• Approved 8/6/25 minutes with amendment to doggie daycare note (unanimous)
• Approved 8/20/25 and 10/1/25 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Hatfield Rally House site‑plan amendment with condition for vegetative screening (unanimous)
• Agreed to review PVPC zoning‑review appendices at December 2 meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to reformat bylaws using eCode360 (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss updates on funding, review the status of existing grant projects, and conduct an initial review of new grant applications. It will also consider the creation of an Assistant Planner shared position and a reorganization of the committee for 2025. The meeting includes a citizen comment period and routine administrative items.

• Financial Funding Updates
• Review status of prior grants projects
• Initial review of new applications
• Discuss Assistant Planner Shared Position
• Reorganization of CPC 2025

Library Board of Trustees

The Trustees of Hatfield Public Library will meet on November 4, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at the library. The agenda includes reviewing the minutes from the September 2 meeting, reports from the Friends of HPL and the library director, and discussion of a winter/holiday wreath. No specific decisions are listed beyond routine reports and the wreath item. The next meeting is set for December 2, 2025.

• Review and approve minutes from September 2 meeting
• Report from Friends of Hatfield Public Library
• Report from Library Director Eliza Langhans
• Discussion of winter/holiday wreath (new business)
• Other old business items (unspecified)

Planning Board

The Hatfield Planning Board will hold a Site Plan Review Amendment meeting on November 5, 2025 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Town Hall. The meeting will discuss the impacts of a proposed gravel overflow parking lot for the Rally House pickleball and tennis facility and will review an amended Stormwater Management Plan. No decisions are recorded in the agenda.

• Proposed gravel overflow parking lot at the Rally House pickleball and tennis facility
• Amended Stormwater Management Plan for the site
• Site Plan Review Amendment meeting scheduled for 11/5/25 at 7 p.m. in Memorial Town Hall
• Plans available for public viewing at the Town Clerk’s office Mon, Tue, Thu 9:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Opioid Settlement Funds Task Force

The Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force will review and discuss the allocation of settlement funds. Items include a discussion with Liz Whynott of Mosaic RIZE, consideration of Mosaic RIZE grant proposals, and review of the task force’s goals and theory of change. The group will also set priorities for funding, examine the budget, and plan next steps and future meetings.

• Discussion with Liz Whynott from Mosaic RIZE
• Consideration of Mosaic RIZE grant proposals
• Review of goals and theory of change
• Set priorities for funding and next steps
• Discuss budget and potential activities

Select Board

The Select Board will review an appeal of a denied sewer abatement costing $1,781.95 for 36 Main Street. The agenda also includes a water and sewer abatement for 1 Prospect Street totaling $582.90, a contract with Bay State Forestry for invasive species management in the Horse Mountain Conservancy Area, and a survey of the White Rock Trail on town property at Mountain Road. Additional items cover fire department personnel changes, a proposal to join the state’s group insurance commission for employee health insurance, and updates from the DPW and Town Administrator.

• Appeal of denial of sewer abatement $1,781.95 for 36 Main Street
• Water and sewer abatement for 1 Prospect Street total $582.90
• Contract with Bay State Forestry for invasive species management in Horse Mountain Conservancy Area
• Survey on White Rock Trail/Town Property on Mountain Road
• Resignation of Jeremy Rice and appointment of Nicole Thornton to Fire Department

The board approved a contract up to $24,600 for BETA Group to provide a pavement asset management plan. It also authorized town counsel to send a letter about the White Rock Trail survey, approved water and sewer abatements for 1 Prospect Street ($560.81) and for 36 Main Street ($1,700), and reappointed Nicole Thornton to the fire department. The board postponed the Bay State Forestry invasive‑species contract pending further discussion and approved the October 14 and 21 meeting minutes.

• Approved October 14 and 21 meeting minutes (motion carries)
• Decided to wait on Bay State Forestry invasive‑species contract pending further review
• Authorized town counsel to prepare a letter to Mr. Aquadro on White Rock Trail survey (motion carries)
• Approved water and sewer abatement for 1 Prospect Street: $388.36 sewer, $172.45 water, total $560.81 (motion carries)
• Approved sewer abatement for 36 Main Street: $1,700 (motion carries)
• Reappointed Nicole Thornton to the Fire Department effective Nov 8 2025 (motion carries)
• Authorized award of contract to BETA Group Inc. up to $24,600 for pavement asset management (motion carries)
• Accepted resignation of Jeremy Rice from Fire Department (informational)

Agricultural Advisory Commission

The Agricultural Advisory Commission will meet to discuss funding opportunities and community projects. The body is reviewing grant applications for 2026 and coordinating a shared project with Hadley.

• Plans for future fall festival
• 2026 Mass. Cultural Council grant
• Community Preservation Committee funds
• 2026 Mass. Agricultural Commission grant
• Shared MVP with Hadley for ditches

Select Board

The Select Board will consider three agenda items. First, they will approve a bond anticipation note. Second, they will approve change orders for the wastewater treatment plant project. Third, they will accept Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32B Section 21‑23.

• Approval of bond anticipation note
• Approval of change orders for wastewater treatment plant project
• Acceptance of M.G.L. Chapter 32B Section 21‑23

The board voted by majority to approve the sale of $12,907,094 in 4.00% General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes. It also approved change orders for the wastewater treatment plant project. Finally, the board accepted Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 32B Sections 21‑23 and authorized notification to the Town’s Insurance Advisory Committee.

• Approved sale of $12,907,094 4.00% General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes (majority vote)
• Approved change orders for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project (majority vote)
• Accepted M.G.L. Chapter 32B Sections 21‑23 and authorized notification to the Insurance Advisory Committee (majority vote)

Board of Health

The Hatfield Board of Health meeting will include updates from Kristen Dearborn of Hampshire Public Health Shared Services, a discussion of flu and COVID vaccine clinics, and an update from the Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force. The board will also review a failed septic system on Chestnut Street and address routine items such as use of time and setting the next meeting date. No formal decisions are indicated; the agenda items are for information and discussion.

• Updates from Hampshire Public Health Shared Services (Kristen Dearborn)
• Discussion of flu and COVID vaccine clinics
• Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force update
• Review of failed septic system on Chestnut Street

The Board approved the July 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It directed a 30‑day Title V inspection of the failed Chestnut Street septic system and will require replacement if the inspection fails. The Board instructed the executive assistant to email Charlie Kaniecki to have contractors refer inspection requests to the Board. The next meeting was set for November 10, 2025 at 1:00 pm and the meeting was adjourned by majority vote.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (majority vote)
• Ordered a 30‑day Title V inspection for the Chestnut Street septic system
• Directed executive assistant to email Charlie Kaniecki to refer contractor inspection requests to the Board
• Scheduled next Board of Health meeting for November 10, 2025 at 1:00 pm
• Motion to adjourn approved (majority vote)

School Committee

The School Committee will review administration reports and the District Improvement Plan. The body is scheduled to vote on superintendent goals, financial transfers, and an updated agreement for the Lions Club Graduation Award.

• Vote on Superintendent Goals
• Vote on financial transfers via School Finance Sub Committee Report
• Vote on updated Lions Club Graduation Award agreement
• Discussion of JICC Student Conduct on School Buses policy
• Review of FY25 Year End Nursing Report and Oct. 1 Enrollment

Historical Commission

The Hatfield Historical Commission will vote to approve minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting. It will discuss collaborative programs for the United States 250th anniversary and receive updates on several preservation projects, including storage, headstones, weathervanes, and tree planting. The commission will continue discussion on a neighborhood survey for Main, King, and North Streets to gauge interest in creating a historic district.

• Vote to approve minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting
• Collaboration on United States 250th anniversary programs and events
• Updates on storage at the Church, Diamondback, Town Hall, and business records
• CPC‑funded Main Street Plaque Projects and 350th Celebration Historic Walking Tour
• Creation of a neighborhood survey for Main/King/North Streets to assess a historic district

School Committee

The School Committee will meet at Smith Academy to review the 2025-2026 budget and handle transfers. The meeting is preceded by a Finance Subcommittee session.

• Finance Subcommittee meeting
• Review 2025-2026 budget
• Review transfers
• Discuss 2022-2025 district goals

Housing Authority

The Hatfield Housing Authority will meet to approve three change orders for water line and attic fan work and select a snow removal contractor. The meeting will be held in person at 2 School Street and streamed online.

• Approve change order for FISH #127051 water line relocation
• Approve change order for FISH #127051 attic fan installation
• Approve low bid for snow removal with Shea Landscaping
• Public comment period scheduled
• Hybrid meeting format available

Housing Authority

The Hatfield Housing Authority will meet to review monthly minutes and a warrant for the period of 1/15/25 to 2/19/25. The board will consider two change orders related to project FISH # 12705.

• Change order for FISH # 12705 to relocate water line for exhaust duct work (Bath Fans) on Apt. 1A
• Change order for FISH # 12705 to change attic fans for first floor units
• Review of Warrant 1/15/25 - 2/19/25

Housing Authority

The Hatfield Housing Authority will hold a hybrid meeting on October 15, 2025, to approve two change orders for the FISH project. The board will also review the September monthly minutes and hear citizen comments.

• Approval of change order for FISH #12705 to relocate water line for Bath Fans in Apt. 1A
• Approval of change order for FISH #12705 to install attic fans in first floor units
• Review of September Regular monthly minutes
• Public comment period during the meeting

The Housing Authority approved two change orders: $3,403.03 to relocate a water line for bath fan duct work and $19,421.84 for attic fan replacement in first‑floor units. It also approved the low‑bid contract for snow removal with Shea Landscaping. Routine items such as the September meeting minutes, payroll warrant, and the adjournment were approved unanimously.

• Approved September 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payroll, timesheets, accounts payable and warrant (unanimous)
• Approved change order $3,403.03 to relocate water line for bath fan duct work (unanimous)
• Approved change order $19,421.84 for attic fan replacement in first‑floor units (unanimous)
• Approved low bid for snow removal with Shea Landscaping (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:57 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Hatfield Board of Assessors will meet on October 15, 2025 at 5:30 PM in Town Hall. The agenda includes a community forum, payroll review, bill schedule, discussion of Chapterland values, minutes, motor vehicle and excise abatements, and new business. No specific decisions are detailed in the agenda.

• Community Forum
• Payroll review
• Motor Vehicle and Excise Abatements
• New Business
• Motion to Adjourn

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a license agreement for snow storage and a caterer's license for a November 2 event. Members will discuss joining the State’s Group Insurance Commission and the implementation of railroad crossing quiet zones. The board will also review a proposal for architectural services at the Hatfield Farm Museum.

• Sewer abatement appeal for 7 Nolan Circle
• License Agreement with Hadley Elmwood LLC for snow storage at 57 Main Street
• Sewer abatement for 4 North Hatfield Road in the amount of $83.22
• Rally House Caterer’s License for November 2, 2025 event
• Municipal Vulnerability Plan Grant and Contract with CEI

The board approved a sewer abatement payment of $2,380.09 for 7 Nolan Circle. It also accepted the resignation of Holland Hoagland from the Open Space Committee, approved architectural services for the Hatfield Farm Museum, adopted a revised job description for the Assistant Treasurer/Collector, and adopted a driveway curb‑cut policy with a $100 application fee and a $300 daily fine for illegal driveways. All motions passed by a majority vote.

• Approved sewer abatement for 7 Nolan Circle ($2,380.09) – majority vote
• Accepted resignation of Holland Hoagland from Open Space Committee – majority vote
• Approved proposal for architectural services at Hatfield Farm Museum – majority vote
• Approved revised job description for Assistant Treasurer/Collector – majority vote
• Approved driveway curb‑cut policy and application, including $100 fee and $300 per‑day illegal‑driveway fine – majority vote

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss ongoing projects and receive an update from the Assistant to the Commission. The agenda includes a review of several Notice of Intent (NOI) filings for town and private properties.

• Review of Day Pond project at 34 School St. (NOI#178-0156)
• Review of Cow Bridge Culvert project on Main St. (NOI#178-0155)
• Review of Benson Mini Storage project at 12-18 Elm St. (NOI#178-0154)
• Review of projects on West St. including NOI#178-0151, NOI#178-0148, and NOI#178-0147

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes as presented. The board then unanimously moved to adjourn the meeting. No other substantive actions or approvals were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

The Hatfield Open Space Committee will examine quotes for invasive plant management services on Horse Mountain. It will also discuss parking spaces on Mountain Road and receive an update on trail maintenance. General matters will be addressed as well.

• Review of invasive plant management service quotes for Horse Mountain
• Discussion of parking spaces on Mountain Road
• Trail maintenance update
• General matters

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will consider quotes for invasive plant management services on Horse Mountain. It will discuss parking spaces on Mountain Road. It will provide an update on trail maintenance. General matters will also be addressed.

• Review of Horse Mountain invasive plant management services quotes
• Discussion of parking spaces on Mountain Road
• Trail maintenance update
• General matters

The committee reviewed invasive‑species removal proposals for Horse Mountain and discussed a new connector trail to a proposed parking area at Chestnut Mountain. Members agreed to seek Conservation Commission approval before proceeding with parking development and to notify DPW after approval. Several tasks were assigned, including posting volunteer recruitment, purchasing sample aluminum trail markers, researching sign vendors, and consulting Animal Control on leash policies. No formal approvals, votes, or resolutions were recorded.

• No formal decisions or approvals recorded

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee will meet virtually on Oct 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM. The agenda includes a call to order by Chair Rebecca Bench and a policy review. No specific actions or decisions are listed.

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee will meet virtually on October 8, 5:30‑6:30 PM. The agenda includes a call to order and a policy review. No specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Call to Order
• Policy Review

Town Clerk

The Hampshire County Retirement Board will meet to review retirement benefit applications, payments to beneficiaries, and membership transfers. The board will also receive investment and financial status reports.

• Scheduled discussion with Glouston Partners at 10:00 AM
• Review and approval of applications for retirement benefits
• Approval of payments to beneficiaries
• Review of disability applications
• Acceptance of new members

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee will meet on October 6, 2025 at Hatfield Elementary School. The agenda includes a District Improvement Plan workshop presented by Dr. Driscoll. No decisions are listed; the meeting consists of a call to order, the workshop, and adjournment.

• District Improvement Plan Workshop presented by Dr. Driscoll

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee will convene a workshop on the District Improvement Plan. The agenda lists a call to order, the workshop presentation by Dr. Driscoll, and adjournment. No formal actions, votes, or contracts are indicated.

• District Improvement Plan Workshop

Opioid Settlement Funds Task Force

The Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force will consider approving the minutes from its previous meeting. It will review its goals and theory of change. The body will set priorities for how settlement money will be used and discuss the budget and possible activities. Finally, it will schedule upcoming meetings.

• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Review goals and theory of change
• Set priorities for funding
• Discuss budget and potential activities
• Schedule next meeting(s)

Cultural Council

The Hatfield Cultural Council will meet on October 3, 2025 at 9 AM in the Town Hall meeting room. The council will discuss pending bill schedules and invoices, review excess funds in its budget, and consider reaching out to local schools and the library for potential grant applicants.

• Discuss pending bill schedules and invoices
• Discuss excess funds in budget
• Reach out to schools and/or library for possible grant applicants

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss fall sports including soccer and field hockey, as well as winter sports like basketball and skiing. The agenda includes reviewing registration, fees, and equipment needs for these programs. The commission also plans to discuss preparing baseball and softball fields and using a field behind the Old Center School.

• Review fall sports registration and equipment
• Review winter sports registration and equipment
• Discuss baseball and softball field preparation
• Discuss use of field behind Old Center School
• Discuss reimbursement for fall sports

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss a subdivision application for Straits Road and address inconsistencies on the town's zoning map. The board will also receive a site plan update for the Hatfield Rally House.

• ANR Straits Road-Paul Cernak-Parcel ID206-107-0
• Discussion on zoning map inconsistencies
• Hatfield Rally House site plan update

Planning Board

The Hatfield Planning Board will meet to discuss updates regarding the town's zoning map and a site plan for the Hatfield Rally House. The board will also receive a recurring update from Assistant Planner Isabella Yeager.

• Discussion of zoning inconsistencies on the zoning map
• Site plan update for Hatfield Rally House
• Updates from Assistant Planner Isabella Yeager

The Planning Board approved the September 15, 2025 minutes and postponed a vote on the August minutes, both unanimously. It endorsed the ANR Straits Road subdivision plan, finding no subdivision‑control approval needed. The board unanimously cancelled the public hearing for the Rally House site plan and withdrew the associated zoning change. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 9/15/25 minutes (unanimous)
• Postponed vote on August minutes (unanimous)
• Endorsed ANR Straits Road plan, no subdivision‑control approval required (unanimous)
• Cancelled Rally House public hearing and withdrew proposed zoning change (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to approve contracts for the Hatfield Elementary School boiler and roof projects, a ceremonial bonfire permit for the Firefighters Association, and a license agreement for snow storage. The agenda also includes a public forum and an executive session regarding nonunion personnel contract negotiations.

• Approval of contracts for Hatfield Elementary School boiler and roof projects
• Request for ceremonial bonfire permit for Hatfield Firefighters Association
• Request to waive liquor license fee for bonfire on October 11, 2025
• Approval of license agreement for snow storage at 57 Main Street
• Approval of sewer abatement work for 15 Valley Street ($463.51)

The Select Board approved a ceremonial bonfire permit and a one‑day liquor license with a fee waiver for the October 11 bonfire. It also approved contracts for the Hatfield Elementary School boiler and roof projects and Change Order #3 for the wastewater treatment plant. Additional approvals included a field use request for Zephyr Behavioral Health, a license for Bardwell Farms, and several sewer and water abatements. The snow‑storage license agreement with Hadley Elmwood LLC was tabled.

• Approved ceremonial bonfire permit for Oct 11, 2025 (majority vote)
• Approved one‑day liquor license and waived fee for the bonfire (majority vote)
• Approved Zephyr Behavioral Health use of Town field behind 58 Main St on Oct 17, 2025 (majority vote)
• Approved Bardwell Farms license for use of property on Billings Way, $150 per growing season (majority vote)
• Approved contracts pending review for Hatfield Elementary School boiler and roof projects (majority vote)
• Approved Change Order #3 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant project (majority vote)
• Approved multiple sewer and water abatements (e.g., $463.51, $38,586.34, $4,493.55, etc.) (majority vote)
• Tabled License Agreement with Hadley Elmwood LLC for snow storage (majority vote)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss contracts for the Hatfield Elementary School boiler and roof projects. The board is also reviewing several water and sewer abatement requests and various property use licenses.

• Contracts with Engineer and Architect for Hatfield Elementary School Boiler and Roof Projects
• Sewer abatement for 811 North King Street, Northampton in the amount of $38,586.34
• Water abatement for 7 Bridge Street in the amount of $4,493.55
• One-Day Liquor License request for Hatfield Firefighters Association bonfire on October 11, 2025
• License Agreement with Hadley Elmwood LLC for snow storage at 57 Main Street

Veterans Commemorative Committee

The Veterans Commemorative Committee will meet on September 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM in Memorial Town Hall. The agenda includes a reorganization discussion and a discussion of names to be added to the veterans monument. No decisions are guaranteed; items are listed as anticipated topics.

• Reorganization of the committee
• Discussion of names to be added to the veterans monument

2040 Implementation Committee

The Hatfield 2040 Implementation Committee will approve the minutes from its previous meeting, continue reviewing the town's Comprehensive Plan and discuss priority items and specific timelines, consider available grants and technical assistance, and plan the next meeting dates.

• Approve previous meeting’s minutes
• Review comprehensive plan and discuss priority items and timelines
• Discuss available grants and technical assistance
• Continue discussion on process for comprehensive plan implementation
• Schedule next meeting(s)

Town Clerk

The Hampshire County Retirement Board meeting will include scheduled appearances by Gibson Law Offices at 10:30 a.m. and Pivotal Legal Services at 11:00 a.m. The board will also interview candidates for legal services. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Gibson Law Offices appearance at 10:30 a.m.
• Pivotal Legal Services appearance at 11:00 a.m.
• Interview candidates for legal services

Town Clerk

The Franklin Regional Transit Authority's Finance and Audit Committee will meet to review and discuss the draft Fiscal Year 2025 audit and financial statements. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the John W. Olver Transit Center.

• Review and discussion on Draft FY25 Audit and Financial Statements
• Finance and Audit Committee meeting
• Meeting at John W. Olver Transit Center
• Public comment contact information provided

Town Clerk

The Franklin Regional Transit Authority will meet to review past minutes, discuss the Comprehensive Regional Transit Plan, and vote on suspending discount/regular fares through June 30, 2026. The body will also discuss employer health insurance contributions.

• Vote to accept minutes from March 20, 2025 and May 29, 2025
• Vote to suspend D/R fares through June 30, 2026
• Discussion and vote on Employer Health Insurance Contributions
• Update on Comprehensive Regional Transit Plan (CRTP)
• Discussion of any subject not anticipated prior to notice

Housing Authority

The Hatfield Housing Authority commissioners will review and approve the July meeting minutes, the monthly financial report, and the warrant report for the period July 15 to September 17, 2025. They will hear the Executive Director's report and consider a resolution to accept the Certificate of Substantial and Final Completion for the kitchen and flooring upgrade completed by Restoration 1. The meeting also includes a citizen speak segment and an opportunity for any other business before adjournment.

• Approval of the July Regular Meeting minutes
• Financial Report Approval
• Warrant Report for 7/15/2025 – 9/17/2025
• Executive Director's Report
• Resolution – Acceptance of Certificate of Substantial and Final Completion for the Kitchen and Flooring Upgrade Project by Restoration 1

Housing Authority

The Hatfield Housing Authority commissioners will review and approve the July meeting minutes, the latest financial and warrant reports, and the executive director’s update. They will vote on a resolution to accept the Certificate of Substantial and Final Completion for the kitchen and flooring upgrade project completed by Restoration 1. A discussion will be held about communication between the Hatfield Housing Authority and the Northampton Housing Authority. The meeting will conclude with any other business and adjournment.

• Resolution to accept certificate of substantial and final completion for kitchen and flooring upgrade (Restoration 1)
• Discussion on Hatfield Housing Authority–Northampton Housing Authority communication
• Approval of July regular meeting minutes
• Approval of financial report
• Review of warrant report for 7/15/2025 – 9/17/2025

The Hatfield Housing Authority Board unanimously approved the certificates of substantial and final completion for the kitchen and flooring improvement contract. The board also approved the July 2025 meeting minutes and the warrant covering payroll and accounts payable. All motions passed without opposition, and the meeting was adjourned at 6:20 p.m.

• Approved July 2025 regular meeting minutes (unanimous, Chairperson abstained)
• Approved warrant 7/15/25‑9/17/25 for payroll, time sheets, accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #2025-09: certificates of substantial and final completion of kitchen and flooring improvement contract (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Hatfield Planning Board will conduct a public hearing on September 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm in the Hatfield Elementary School auditorium. The hearing will consider updating the town’s zoning map to reduce zoning inconsistencies. The agenda lists specific parcels whose current districts (Business, Industrial, etc.) are proposed to be changed to Rural Residential, Outlying Residential, Town Center Business, or Industrial zones.

• 359 West St: B → RR
• 186 N Hatfield Rd: I → B
• 7 Bridge St: I → TCB
• 138 Chestnut St: R.R. → I
• 4 Linseed Hill Rd: B → OR

Agricultural Advisory Commission

The Agricultural Advisory Committee will meet to address the recent loss of a member and plans for recruiting new members. The committee will review old business, discuss signage with reference to Andrew, consider safety issues, and explore future funding resources. No decisions are noted in the agenda.

• Loss of a committee member and recruitment of new members
• Review of old business items
• Discussion of signage, including consultation with Andrew
• Consideration of safety issues
• Exploration of future funding resources

Planning Board

The Hatfield Planning Board is scheduled to vote to cancel a public hearing for September 17, 2025, and to withdraw a zoning proposal. The meeting will also include a discussion on how to proceed with outreach and public meetings regarding zone changes.

• Vote to cancel 9/17/25 public hearing
• Vote to withdraw zoning proposal
• Discussion on outreach and public meetings for zone changes

The Hatfield Planning Board voted unanimously to cancel the September 17 public hearing and withdraw the proposed zoning change, citing a potential conflict of interest. The board also decided to postpone any informational session on the matter until outreach and strategy are reassessed. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Cancelled 9/17/25 public hearing and withdrew zoning change proposal (unanimous)
• Postponed informational session for 9/17/25 (decision to postpone)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee will consider several reports and updates, including enrollment numbers and new program information. Members will vote on a professional development plan for 2025‑2026. The School Finance Sub Committee will present grant approvals and budget transfer proposals for a vote. The meeting also includes routine administration reports and public comment.

• Vote on Professional Development plan for 2025‑2026
• Vote on grant approvals (School Finance Sub Committee)
• Vote on budget transfers (School Finance Sub Committee)
• Enrollment update presented by Dr. Driscoll
• New programs updates for Smith Academy and Hatfield Elementary

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee meeting on September 12, 2025 will review the town’s 2025‑2026 school budget. The agenda also includes a discussion of fund transfers. The meeting follows a call to order and will adjourn after these items.

• Call to Order
• Review of the 2025‑2026 school budget
• Discussion of fund transfers
• Adjournment

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss fall sports, including soccer and field hockey. The meeting is scheduled for September 11, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at 59 Main Street.

• Approve minutes
• Fall sports (soccer, field hockey)
• Public forum

Town Clerk

The Franklin Regional Transit Authority will hold a meeting to review meeting minutes, discuss a new meeting schedule, and address bus stop safety at multifamily housing locations.

• Review of May 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion and possible vote on new meeting time
• MassDOT Mobility Management updates
• Bus Stop Safety Project at Multifamily Housing Locations
• Next meeting date to be re-determined

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will review a request for a Certificate of Compliance for 220 Linseed Road (NOI#178-0157). It will also consider an Order of Conditions for Benson Mini Storage at 12-18 Elm St. (NOI#178-0154). Additional items include discussion of commission reorganization, an update from Isabella Yeager, and review of several ongoing projects such as Day Pond and Cow Bridge Culvert. The meeting is set for September 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm in Memorial Town Hall.

• Request for Certificate of Compliance – 220 Linseed Road (NOI#178-0157)
• Order of Conditions – Benson Mini Storage, 12-18 Elm St. (NOI#178-0154)
• Commission reorganization discussion
• Update from Isabella Yeager (recurring agenda item)
• Review of ongoing projects (Day Pond, Cow Bridge Culvert, Rt.12:34‑23 West St., etc.)

The commission accepted the meeting minutes as presented and unanimously voted to issue a Certificate of Compliance for 220 Linseed Road (NOI#178-0157). Members discussed storm‑water management at the Benson Mini Storage site and possible revisions to the town Wetlands Bylaw, but no actions were decided on those topics. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Accepted meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 220 Linseed Road (NOI#178-0157) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing to consider updating the zoning map. The goal of the update is to reduce zoning inconsistencies.

• Public hearing on updating the zoning map to reduce inconsistencies

Town Clerk

The Hampshire County Retirement Board will review and approve meeting minutes from August 6, 2025, and consider applications for retirement benefits. It will also approve payments to retirees and beneficiaries, and discuss disability applications and pending retirements. A scheduled appearance by Dahab Associates is listed for 9:30 AM.

• Approval of August 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review and approval of retirement benefit applications
• Approval of payment of retirement benefits
• Review of disability applications
• Scheduled appearance by Dahab Associates at 9:30 AM

Select Board

The Hatfield Select Board will consider requests for one-day liquor licenses for a craft fair and a food bank fundraiser, as well as appointments for highway crew positions. The meeting will also include reports on opioid settlement findings, FEMA flood maps, and a presentation on updated town facilities.

• One-day liquor license request for Selina Fournier (Lions Club Pavilion, Sept 28)
• One-day liquor license request for Food Bank of Western Massachusetts (Lions Club Pavilion, Sept 21)
• Appointments for Highway Crew Chief and Heavy Equipment Operator
• Acceptance of DPC Engineering Services Proposal for MS4 Permit Compliance
• Presentation on Updated FEMA Flood Maps

The board approved two one‑day liquor licenses for community events, increased the COA director’s wage, and accepted a $179,000 state grant for ditch mapping. It also approved a $90,000 engineering contract for MS4 permit compliance, changed Town Hall summer hours, and referred a zoning‑change package for 40 parcels to the Planning Board for a public hearing. Several staff appointments were confirmed.

• Approved one‑day liquor license for Selina Fournier’s craft fair (Sept 28) – majority vote
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Food Bank fundraiser (Sept 21) – majority vote
• Approved wage increase for Geralyn Rodgers, Director COA to $32.34 effective Aug 27 2025 – majority vote
• Approved DPC Engineering Services proposal for MS4 Permit Compliance Project ($90,000) – majority vote
• Accepted Commonwealth of Massachusetts grant for ditch mapping ($179,000) – majority vote
• Changed Town Hall operating hours to 7:30‑4:30 Mon‑Thu, 8‑12 Fri – majority vote
• Referred proposed zoning change for 40 parcels to Planning Board for public hearing (Sept 17) – 2‑1 vote
• Appointed Max Bartlett as Highway Crew Chief – majority vote

Opioid Settlement Funds Task Force

The Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force is meeting to review an updated survey report, plan a presentation to the Select Board, and discuss goals and funding priorities. The agenda is largely procedural, focused on next steps for allocating opioid settlement funds.

• Review updated survey final report
• Plan presentation to Select Board
• Review goals/theory of change
• Discuss funding priorities and next steps

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss payroll, bill schedules, and tax exemptions. The board is scheduled to review motor vehicle, excise, and real estate abatements.

• Motor Vehicle and Excise Abatements
• RE Abatements
• Exemptions

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review minutes from the August 5 meeting and receive reports from the Friends of HPL and the Library Director. The agenda consists of procedural items and general business.

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee will meet virtually to consider a vote regarding a fall sports cooperative agreement for football.

• Vote on Fall Sports Co-op: Football

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will meet to review a request for proposal for contracted services regarding invasive plant management at Horse Mtn. The meeting also includes a discussion of general matters.

• Review of Horse Mtn. invasive plant management contracted services request for proposal

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a public forum and review motor vehicle and excise tax abatements. The meeting also includes routine items such as payroll, bill scheduling, exemptions, and minutes approval. No specific decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Community Forum
• Motor Vehicle and Excise Abatements review
• Payroll review
• Exemptions review

Historical Commission

The Hatfield Historical Commission will discuss the creation of a neighborhood survey for Main, King, and North Streets to gauge interest in a historical district. The body will also review updates on local preservation projects and anniversary planning.

• Discussion on neighborhood survey for Main, King, and North Streets regarding a potential Historical District
• Planning for United States 250th anniversary programs and events
• Updates on basement storage at the Church, Diamondback, and Town Hall
• Status of Canada Waite and Jonathan Appell gravestone conservation
• CPC funded Main Street Plaque Projects and 350th Celebration Historic Walking Tour

Council on Aging Board

The Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from the April 28 meeting, review the budget and health insurance, and discuss the upcoming COA Picnic scheduled for August 22. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions expected.

• Approve minutes from April 28 meeting
• Review budget and health insurance
• Discuss COA Picnic on August 22 with Johnny & the Flashbacks and Ice Cream Emergency Truck

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss updates to the zoning map. The goal of these updates is to reduce zoning inconsistencies.

• Discussion on updating the zoning map to reduce inconsistencies

The board discussed the rezoning concept from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan and how to address zoning inconsistencies, including plans for public notifications and a September informational hearing. No formal rezoning actions were approved. The only formal action was a motion to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee will meet to review routine business including approval of school handbooks, student activity accounts, and a policy on warrant signatures. Members will also vote on fall sports co-op agreements and receive administrative reports on enrollment, new hires, and district improvements.

• Vote on Smith Academy and Hatfield Elementary School Handbook updates
• Vote on Student Activity Accounts policy
• Vote on Warrant Signature Policy
• Vote on Fall Sports Co-ops
• Review FY25 Exit Survey Recap and End of Year Nursing Report

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a vote to approve Duane Meehan as Highway Superintendent and authorize a signatory for a national opioid settlement with Purdue Pharma. The board will also discuss a new water/sewer billing schedule and insurance rate increases. Other business includes various board appointments and a proclamation for Purple Heart recipients.

• Vote to approve Duane Meehan as Highway Superintendent
• Authorization of Andrew as signatory for Purdue Pharma opioid settlement documents
• Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust rate increase
• New Water/Sewer Billing Schedule
• Appointment of Joe Doescher as a Part-Time Police Officer

The board approved multiple actions, including appointing a part‑time police officer, changing the manager of a town liquor license, and accepting a state license‑classification change. It also authorized the Town Administrator to sign the Purdue Pharma opioid settlement documents, adopted a new water and sewer billing schedule, and kept the 60/40 health‑insurance cost split. All motions passed by majority vote.

• Appointed Joe Doescher as part‑time Police Officer (majority vote, motion carries)
• Changed manager of TOW SW Kazimierza GP 1965 Z.N.P. liquor license to Gary Hebert (majority vote, motion carries)
• Accepted M.G.L. c.138 §12D license classification change (majority vote, motion carries)
• Authorized Town Administrator to sign Purdue Pharma opioid settlement documents (majority vote, motion carries)
• Adopted new water/sewer billing schedule to four times per year (Feb, May, Aug, Nov) with transition (majority vote, motion carries)
• Retained 60/40 split for town health‑insurance costs (majority vote, motion carries)
• Approved Duane Meehan as Highway Superintendent (majority vote, motion carries)
• Approved DPW job descriptions for laborer, heavy‑equipment operator, and crew chief (majority vote, motion carries)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider several appointments and a vote to approve Duane Meehan as Highway Superintendent. The board will also discuss a new water/sewer billing schedule and a rate increase for the Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust.

• Vote to approve Duane Meehan as Highway Superintendent
• Motion to authorize Andrew as signatory for Purdue Pharma opioid settlement documents
• Vote on M.G.L. c.138, §12D Change of License Classification
• New Water/Sewer Billing Schedule
• Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust Rate Increase

School Committee

The School Committee will hold a workshop to discuss a draft update to the District Vision Statement and the development of the 2025-2028 District Improvement Plan. Members will also review the committee's annual calendar and business meeting schedule.

• Draft update of the District Vision Statement
• Development of the '25-'28 District Improvement Plan
• Comprehensive Planning Implementation Update
• School Committee Annual Calendar
• Business Meeting Schedule

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee meets to review new staff hires and updates on capital projects. The meeting is procedural with no policy decisions scheduled.

• Budget review for new hires
• Capital projects update

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to consider a Request for Certificate of Compliance and an Order of Conditions update. The board will also discuss commission reorganization and receive a recurring update from the Assistant to the Conservation Commission.

• Request for Certificate of Compliance: 60-64 Main St-Hatfield Center Condo Association (NOI#178-0152)
• Order of Conditions update: 12-18 Elm St.-Benson Mini Storage (NOI#178-0154)
• Commission reorganization

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the meeting minutes and a motion finding the Order of Conditions invalid for the Hatfield Center Condo Association project, issuing a Certificate of Compliance. The commission also decided to postpone further discussion of the level‑lip spreader and commission reorganization until the September meeting. Additional actions include planning a September session to redline the Wetland Bylaw and assigning the assistant to update the commission’s website.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Approved finding of invalid for Order of Conditions and issued Certificate of Compliance (unanimous vote)
• Postponed discussion on level‑lip spreader; will continue at September meeting and arrange a site visit
• Postponed commission reorganization discussion until all board members are present
• Scheduled a September meeting to redline the Wetland Bylaw draft
• Tasked Bella to incorporate proposed website changes and present a new draft

Celebration Committee

The Celebration Committee will meet to review updates on community events and sponsorships. The agenda includes discussions on summer concerts, the fall festival, and town merchandise.

• Summer concerts
• Sponsorship updates
• Hatfield swag
• Fall festival updates

The Celebration Committee approved the May 27, 2025 minutes unanimously. A new $250 banner sponsorship from Micki Sanderson Real Estate was recorded. The committee decided to table any Fall Festival plans until 2026. They also discussed sponsor renewal letters for 2026 and possible branded items for future events.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Recorded new banner sponsor Micki Sanderson Real Estate ($250)
• Tabled Fall Festival plans until 2026

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue a public hearing regarding a special permit for a dog daycare. The board will also discuss a first draft of the Zoning Bylaw review and the reestablishment of non-conforming uses.

• Special Permit Application for dog daycare at 336 West Street (Tara Gottlieb)
• First draft of the Zoning Bylaw review with PVPC
• Discussion on reestablishment of non-conforming uses

The Board unanimously approved the August 4, 2025 minutes. It also unanimously accepted the withdrawal of the special permit application for a dog daycare at 336 West Street. The Board discussed a draft zoning bylaw review but made no formal decisions on it. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved August 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted withdrawal of dog daycare special permit (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Clerk

The Hampshire County Retirement Board will meet to approve retirement benefit applications, payments to beneficiaries, and membership transfers. The board will also review investment and financial status reports.

• Approval of applications for retirement benefits
• Approval of payments to beneficiaries
• Review of disability applications
• Approval of purchases of prior service
• Review of investment and financial status reports

Agricultural Advisory Commission

The Agricultural Advisory Commission will meet to plan a fall festival and discuss grant applications for 2026. The body will also review right-to-farm signage.

• Plans for fall festival
• Mass. Cultural Council grant for 2026
• Mass. Agricultural Commission grant for 2026
• Update on right-to-farm signage

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review minutes from the July 1 meeting and receive reports from the Director and the Friends of HPL. The board will also discuss the results of a fundraising letter.

• Results of fundraising letter

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will meet to compile survey data and establish priorities and goals for 2026. The body will also discuss the upcoming grant cycle and seek a volunteer for the council secretary position.

• Compilation of survey data
• Generation of 2026 council priorities and goals
• Discussion of upcoming grant cycle
• Selection of council secretary volunteer

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Committee will meet to review updates on summer camp and plan for fall sports. The agenda also includes a community forum and a discussion on committee roles.

• Community Forum
• Fall sports planning
• Summer camp updates
• Committee roles

2040 Implementation Committee

The Comp. Plan Implementation Committee will continue reviewing the town’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan, focusing on priority items, timelines, and available grants. Members will also discuss the process for implementing the plan and schedule future meetings.

Historical Commission

The Hatfield Historical Commission will discuss creating a neighborhood survey for Main, King, and North Streets to gauge interest in an Historical District. The body will also vote on funding monthly storage fees from its annual budget.

• Vote to fund monthly storage fees for the Church, Diamondback, and Town Hall second floor
• Discussion on neighborhood survey for Main, King, and North Streets regarding an Historical District
• Planning for United States 250th anniversary programs
• Updates on Canada Waite and Jonathan Appell gravestone conservation
• Opening of the Town's 350th anniversary safe

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss a change order for the Wastewater Treatment Plant and a contract for project manager services at Hatfield Elementary School. The board is also considering the approval of lease financing for town vehicles.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Change Order 2
• Contract for Owner’s Project Manager Services at Hatfield Elementary School
• Lease financing for Town Vehicles

The board approved Change Order 2 for the wastewater treatment plant, removing the excavator and operator charge. It also approved a contract for Owner’s Project Manager services for Hatfield Elementary School, capped at $25,000 with fees limited to 10% of the project. In addition, the board approved provisional lease financing for town vehicles. All three motions passed by majority vote.

• Approved Change Order 2 for wastewater treatment plant (majority vote)
• Approved Owner’s Project Manager Services contract for Hatfield Elementary School (majority vote)
• Approved lease financing for town vehicles (majority vote)

Housing Authority

The Commissioners of the Hatfield Housing Authority will meet to review quarterly financial reports and a warrant report. The board will consider resolutions regarding project completion and the submission of the authority's annual plan.

• Resolution to accept the Certificate of Final Completion for the Renovation at Unit Turnover Project
• Resolution to approve the submission of the Annual Plan to EOHLC
• Resolution to accept nominations for the Hatfield Community Preservation Commission
• Review of Quarterly Financial Reports for June 2025
• Review of Warrant Report for 6/18/2025 – 7/15/2025

The board approved the July 16 meeting minutes, the June 2025 quarterly financial reports, and the payroll warrant, confirming that records and payments are up to date. It also accepted the final‑completion certificate for the unit‑turnover renovation, approved submission of the Authority’s annual plan to the state housing agency, and authorized a volunteer to join the Hatfield Community Preservation Committee, actions that affect housing services and community projects.

• Approved July 16 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 2025 quarterly financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrant for 6/18/25‑7/16/25 (unanimous)
• Accepted certificate of final completion for unit‑turnover renovation (unanimous)
• Approved submission of annual plan to EOHLC (unanimous)
• Approved solicitation of a volunteer for Hatfield Community Preservation Committee (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to appoint a representative to the Emergency Management Planning Committee and discuss a violation involving Hatfield Variety, Inc. The board will also review the duties of its members.

• Appointment of Board of Health Representative to Emergency Management Planning Committee
• Hatfield Variety, Inc. Violation
• Review of duties for each Board of Health member

The Board approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes and appointed Chair Tim Menz as the Board’s representative to the Emergency Management Planning Committee. It approved a 2‑day suspension of Hatfield Variety, Inc.’s tobacco permit and a $1,000 fine. The Board agreed to allow Betsy Thornton Fusek to open a food‑cottage business and to inspect her kitchen later. It also decided not to schedule an August meeting and will set the next date after Labor Day.

• Approved June 4, 2025 minutes (majority vote)
• Appointed Chair Tim Menz as Board representative to Emergency Management Planning Committee (majority vote)
• Approved 2‑day suspension of Hatfield Variety’s tobacco permit and $1,000 fine (majority vote)
• Approved Betsy Thornton Fusek to open a food‑cottage business; board may inspect kitchen (no vote recorded)
• Decided not to schedule an August meeting; will set date after Labor Day (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (majority vote)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on new water and sewer usage rates. The proposed increases are intended to cover rising labor and supply costs and fund capital projects.

• Proposed sewer rate increase of 8% (from $13.87 to $14.98 per HCF)
• Proposed water rate increase of 6% (from $7.07 to $7.49 per HCF)
• Proposed agricultural water rate increase of 6% (from $3.27 to $3.47 per HCF)

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a public hearing regarding water and sewer rate increases. The board is also reviewing contracts for school facility improvements and town vehicle financing.

• Public hearing on Water and Sewer rate increase
• MOU with Franklin County Solid Waste Management District regarding sludge hauling and disposal
• FY26 Veterans Services Contract with Northampton
• Contract for Smith Academy floor replacement
• Contract for Owner’s Project Manager Services at Hatfield Elementary School

The board approved several contracts and agreements, including the solid waste MOU, the veterans services contract with Northampton, and the Smith Academy floor replacement. Ronald Laurin was appointed as alternate Building Commissioner. The water and sewer rates were increased as presented, and the change order for the wastewater plant was sent for further review.

• Approved June 24, 2025 meeting minutes (majority vote)
• Approved Franklin County Solid Waste Management MOU (majority vote)
• Approved Veterans Services Contract with Northampton (majority vote)
• Appointed Ronald Laurin as alternate Building Commissioner (majority vote)
• Approved Smith Academy Floor Replacement Contract for $67,575.00 (majority vote)
• Approved water/sewer rate increase: sewer $13.87 → $14.98, water $7.07 → $7.49, agricultural $3.27 → $3.47 per 100 cf (majority vote)
• Wastewater Treatment Plant Change Order 2 sent for further review; no vote taken
• Lease financing for town vehicles pending receipt of lease documents

Council on Aging Board

The Council on Aging will review the FY26 Budget and Capital Budget. The board will also discuss programs, donations, and a series of scheduled community events.

• FY26 Budget & Capital Budget
• COA Picnic on August 22nd
• Annual Evening at the Winery on September 24th at Black Birch
• Dancing to the Oldies on September 26th at Summit View Pavilion
• Christmas Party on December 15th and Tree Lighting on December 6th

Opioid Settlement Funds Task Force

The Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force will review a draft survey report. The group will discuss priorities for the allocation of settlement funds and determine the next steps for the task force.

• Review of Survey Report Draft
• Discussion of funding priorities

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for 220 Linseed Rd. The board will also review enforcement updates and a forest cutting plan.

• Public hearing: NOI for 220 Linseed Rd. (Dennis & Dawn Morin)
• Enforcement update for 5 Brook Hollow Rd.
• Forest Cutting Plan Review for 5 North Hatfield Rd.
• Project review for Hatfield Center Condo Assoc. at 60-64 Main St.
• Commission reorganization

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the Notice of Intent for Dennis and Dawn Morin’s solar‑panel project at 220 Linseed Rd, finding no impacts to the bordering vegetated wetland. The board also unanimously approved the meeting minutes, confirmed Virginia Martell as chair, and adjourned. Several follow‑up actions were assigned, including administrative closure of a fill‑in enforcement issue and outreach on forest‑cutting and bylaw reviews.

• Approved NOI for 220 Linseed Rd (no BVW impacts) – unanimous
• Approved meeting minutes as presented – unanimous
• Approved Virginia Martell continuing as chair – unanimous
• Closed out 55 Brook Hollow enforcement issue administratively
• Will suggest Hatfield Center Condo Association file a Certificate of Compliance to release lien
• Bella to contact forester Sean Libbey and Mark Stinson about forest‑cutting plan responsibilities
• Bella to review and possibly remove #2 under “Dredging” in Day Pond OOC
• Commissioners will weigh in on proposed bylaw additions prepared by Bella

Town Clerk

The Hampshire County Retirement Board will meet to approve retirement benefits, disability applications, and member transfers. The board will also review investment and financial status reports.

• Review and approval of applications for retirement benefits
• Review of disability applications
• Approval of purchases of prior service
• Approval of liability acceptance for former members and non-members
• Review of investment and financial status reports

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to conduct a review of the Library Director. The board will also receive reports from the Director and the Friends of HPL.

• Review of Library Director
• Results of fund-raising letter

Agricultural Advisory Commission

The Agricultural Advisory Commission will meet to continue planning for a fall festival. The body will also discuss grant opportunities for 2026 from the Mass. Cultural Council and the Mass. Agricultural Commission.

• Planning for fall festival
• 2026 Mass. Cultural Council grant discussion
• 2026 Mass. Agricultural Commission grant discussion
• Update on right-to-farm signage

Comprehensive Plan Committee

The committee is meeting to establish its organization and review its official charge. Members will discuss the Comprehensive Plan, available technical assistance, and the process for implementing the plan.

• Review of Committee charge
• Selection of Committee Chair and other positions
• Review of the Comprehensive Plan
• Discussion of available grants and technical assistance
• Discussion on the process for Comprehensive Plan Implementation

Select Board

The Select Board will meet with the Finance Committee to approve year-end transfers for FY25 budget shortfalls. The board will also consider a vote on water and sewer rate setting and meet with West Street residents regarding a project's final stages.

• Possible vote on Water/Sewer Rate Setting
• Approval of Year-End Transfers for FY25 Budget Shortfalls
• Meeting with West Street Residents regarding project final stages
• MassDOT National Bridge Inspection for Maple Street-Mill River Bridge
• Executive session for DPW Director contract negotiations

The Board voted by majority to approve the FY25 budget deficits and the recommended fund transfers. The Finance Committee also voted by majority to accept those year‑end transfers. The Board re‑appointed all annual appointees whose terms expired June 30, 2025, and approved wage/salary adjustments for four town staff members. The meeting was then moved into executive session to discuss DPW contract negotiations.

• Approved FY25 budget deficit transfers (majority vote)
• Finance Committee accepted year‑end budget transfers (majority vote)
• Re‑appointed all annual appointees expiring June 30, 2025 (majority vote)
• Approved wage/salary adjustments for Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant, Assistant Planner, and HCTV Coordinator (majority vote)
• Approved minutes of June 10, 2025 meeting (majority vote)
• Moved to executive session for DPW Highway Superintendent and Director contract strategy (aye vote by all three members)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board to approve year-end transfers. This action is intended to address budget shortfalls for fiscal year 2025.

• Approval of FY25 budget shortfall year-end transfers

School Committee

The School Committee will meet virtually to vote on several student-related policies and budget transfers for FY25. The meeting includes an executive session and a subsequent vote regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

• Vote on Policy JK (Student Conduct), JIC (Student Discipline), JICA (Disabilities), JICD (Dress Code), JJIBA (Middle School Athletes), and JZ (Musical Production)
• FY25 Budget Transfers
• Subcommittee Appointments
• Vote on Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
• Disposal of old books

School Committee

The School Committee will meet virtually to vote on subcommittee appointments and Policy JIC regarding student discipline. The body will also discuss FY25 budget transfers and hold an executive session regarding a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

• Vote on Policy JIC - Student Discipline
• FY25 Budget Transfers
• Subcommittee Appointments vote
• Executive session and vote regarding an MOU

School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to conduct a policy review led by Dr. Driscoll. The discussion will focus on student discipline and middle school policies.

• Review of JIC Student Discipline policy
• Review of Middle School Policies

Housing Authority

The Hatfield Housing Authority will meet to review financial and warrant reports. The board will consider a resolution regarding the completion of specific exterior repairs.

• Resolution 2025-05: Approval of Certificate of Substantial Completion for exterior handrails and concrete walk repairs

The board unanimously approved several resolutions, including certificates of substantial completion for exterior handrails, concrete walk repairs, and a rehab project by Mikes Construction. They also approved a $421,208 contract to install LEDs and upgrade bath fans. Additionally, the May 2025 meeting minutes, financial reports, and payroll warrant were approved without opposition.

• Approved May 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May 2025 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved payroll, time sheets, accounts payable and warrant (unanimous)
• Approved certificate of substantial completion for exterior handrails and concrete walk repairs (unanimous)
• Approved certificate of substantial completion for Mikes Construction unit rehab (units 11B, 11D, 6A) (unanimous)
• Approved $421,208 contract for LED installation and bath‑fan upgrades (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee is meeting to discuss trail maintenance and a Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding invasive plants at Horse Mountain. The session will also cover general committee matters.

• Trail work
• Invasive plants – Horse Mtn. RFP

School Committee

The Finance Subcommittee will meet to review the 2024-2025 budget. Discussions will include budget transfers and school choice fund needs.

• Review of 24/25 budget transfers
• Discussion of school choice funds need

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to conduct an executive session. The session is designated for strategy and negotiations regarding the DPW Director contract.

• Executive session for DPW Director contract negotiations

Opioid Settlement Funds Task Force

The Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force will review survey results and plan public outreach. The body will also discuss a state conference and determine funding priorities and next steps.

• Review of survey results
• Planning for public outreach
• Discussion of State Conference on Opioid Funds
• Determination of funding priorities

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Notice of Intent for Day Pond at 34 School Street. The board will also review several ongoing projects and receive an update from the Assistant to the Conservation Commission.

• Public hearing: NOI for Day Pond at 34 School Street
• Review of Benson Mini Storage at 12-18 Elm Street (NOI#178-0154)
• Review of Cow Bridge Culvert on Main St. (NOI#178-0155)
• Review of Hatfield Center Condo Assoc. at 60-64 Main St (NOI#178-0152)
• Review of projects at 23 West St, 32-112 West St, and 117 West St

The Conservation Commission approved the meeting minutes as presented, with a unanimous vote. It also approved the updated temporary impact polygon for the Day Pond Restoration Project, again unanimously. No other actions were decided; remaining items were discussed for future consideration.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved updated Day Pond impacts to the BVW (unanimous)
• Motion to adjourn passed unanimously

Town Clerk

The Hampshire County Retirement Board will meet to approve retirement benefits, beneficiary payments, and membership changes. The board will also review investment and financial status reports.

• Approval of applications for retirement benefits
• Approval of payments to beneficiaries
• Review of disability applications
• Approval of purchases of prior service
• Review of investment and financial status reports

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss filling the DPW Director and Highway Superintendent positions following a resignation. The board is also considering a fee increase for water meter reading.

• Request to increase water meter reading fee from $25.00 to $50.00
• Interview candidates for DPW Director position
• Approval of highway superintendent job description and interim appointment
• Wage/Salary Rate Adjustment Request for DPW new hire
• Discussion on Town Hall Hours

The Select Board approved the May 27, 2025 minutes and adopted several staffing and rate changes. It appointed Duane Meehan as interim DPW Highway Superintendent and began contract negotiations with Marlo Warner for the DPW Director position. The Board also approved a water‑meter reading fee increase to $50 and agreed to adjust Town Hall hours for summer Fridays. An executive session was called to plan upcoming non‑union contract negotiations.

• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carries)
• Approved wage/salary rate adjustment for two seasonal DPW employees (motion carries)
• Approved water meter reading fee increase from $25 to $50 (motion carries)
• Appointed Duane Meehan as interim DPW Highway Superintendent (motion carries)
• Agreed to change Town Hall summer hours to 7:30‑4:30 Mon‑Thu and 8:00‑12:00 Fri
• Entered contract negotiations with Marlo Warner for DPW Director (motion carries)
• Moved into executive session for non‑union contract strategy (motion carries)

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to conduct a reorganization of the committee and a review of the Superintendent. The body will also vote on policies regarding student conduct and student discipline.

• Vote on Committee Reorganization
• Vote on Policy JK – Student Conduct
• Vote on Policy JIC – Student Discipline
• Vote on Superintendent Annual Review
• Capital Projects Update

Select Board

The DPW Director Search Committee is meeting to interview candidates in executive session. The committee will then discuss the interviews and determine next steps.

• Executive session for preliminary screening committee interviews

School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to conduct a policy review led by Dr. Driscoll. The discussion will focus on student discipline and policies specific to the middle school.

• Review of JIC Student Discipline policy
• Review of Middle School Policies

Town Clerk

The Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board (FHWB) is meeting to elect its officers and approve the 2025-2026 meetings calendar. The session includes staff presentations on FY25 highlights and workforce development leadership awards.

• Election of FHWB Officers
• Vote on proposed 2025-2026 Meetings Calendar
• Approval of March 6, 2025 meeting minutes
• Workforce Development Leadership Awards

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct a public hearing regarding a special permit for a dog daycare. The board will also discuss zoning diagnostics and the rezoning of industrial parcels.

• Special Permit Application for dog daycare at 336 West Street (Tara Gottlieb)
• Rezoning of industrial parcels on Elm St.
• PVPC goals for zoning diagnostic(s)
• Board Reorganization

Planning Board

The Hatfield Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a special permit application for a property at 336 West St. The applicant, Tara Gottlieb, seeks to establish a dog daycare at the location.

• Special permit application for dog daycare at 336 West St. (Assessors Map 206 Lot 57)

The Board approved the June 4 minutes unanimously. It voted to continue the special‑permit hearing for the 336 West St dog daycare project to June 26, 2025. The Board also re‑elected its officers and representatives, and then adjourned the meeting.

• Approved June 4 minutes (unanimous)
• Continued 336 West St special‑permit hearing to Jun 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Nominated Stephanie Slysz as Chair for another term (unanimous)
• Nominated Jimmy Tarr as Alternate Chair for another term (unanimous)
• Nominated Jimmy Tarr as CPC Representative (unanimous)
• Nominated Doug Finn as PVPC Representative (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss the reorganization of the board and an agreement with Charlie Kaniecki. The board will also review spring food inspections.

• Board of Health Reorganization
• Agreement with Charlie Kaniecki
• Spring Food Inspections

The Board appointed Tim Menz as Chair and kept Jeffrey Zgrodnik as Vice Chair. All three members were designated as acting health agents for the town. The May 7, 2025 minutes were approved and the next meeting was scheduled for July 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Appointed Tim Menz as Chair (majority vote)
• Retained Jeffrey Zgrodnik as Vice Chair (majority vote)
• Designated three board members as acting health agents (majority vote)
• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes (majority vote)
• Set next meeting for July 16, 2025 at 3:00 PM
• Adjourned meeting (majority vote)

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to review reports from the Director and the Friends of HPL. The board is scheduled to discuss cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for fiscal year 2026.

• COLA increases for FY26
• Status of fund-raising letter

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee will meet virtually to discuss and vote on one item regarding graduation attire. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Vote on graduation attire for the Recognition of Seal of Biliteracy

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee will meet virtually to address student-related items for the end of the school year. The body is scheduled to vote on two specific matters regarding graduation and student leadership.

• Vote on graduation attire for the Recognition of Seal of Biliteracy
• Vote on Class Officer Elections

Select Board

The Hatfield Select Board will reorganize its leadership and discuss several policy and administrative items. Key decisions include approving a one-day liquor license for a graduation party, increasing fees for municipal lien certificates, and declaring surplus property. The board will also receive updates on DPW hiring and future meeting dates.

• One-day liquor license for Beer Guy LLC at Hatfield Pavilion, 15 Billings Way, for June 7, 2025 event (1:00 PM–6:00 PM)
• Increase cost of Municipal Lien Certificates from $25.00 to $50.00
• Declare 2018 Police Cruiser surplus for trade-in
• Declare 1929 Fire Buffalo antique vehicle surplus and gift to Hatfield Firefighters Association
• Policy update on disposal of surplus property under $10,000

The Board approved a motion to increase the cost of a Municipal Lien Certificate from $25.00 to $50.00. They also approved a one‑day wine and malt liquor license for The Beer Guy LLC at the Hatfield Pavilion on June 7, 2025. The Board nominated Edmund Jaworski as Chair, accepted the liaison list, and adopted policies for surplus property, police cruiser, and fire vehicle. Finally, they moved the meeting into executive session to discuss non‑union personnel negotiations.

• Approved increase of Municipal Lien Certificate fee to $50.00 (majority vote)
• Approved one‑day wine and malt liquor license for The Beer Guy LLC at Hatfield Pavilion on June 7, 2025 (majority vote)
• Nominated Edmund Jaworski as Select Board Chair (majority vote)
• Accepted Select Board liaison list as written (majority vote)
• Adopted surplus property policy for items valued under $10,000 (majority vote)
• Delegated authority to Police Chief to declare 2018 police cruiser surplus (majority vote)
• Delegated authority to Fire Chief to declare 1929 Fire Buffalo vehicle surplus (majority vote)
• Moved to executive session for non‑union personnel negotiations (unanimous)

Select Board

The Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to discuss potential bylaw improvements with the Town Administrator and Building and Zoning Enforcement Officer. The committee will also hold conversations with the DPW Highway, Water, and Wastewater Superintendents.

• Conversations with DPW Highway, Water, and Wastewater Superintendents
• Review of bylaw improvements suggested by Town Administrator and Building and Zoning Enforcement Officer
• Identification of other departments and boards to include in the review
• Discussion of initial takeaways from preliminary review

Celebration Committee

The Celebration Committee will meet to discuss planning for summer concerts and banners. The body will also review sponsorship updates and collaboration for the fall festival.

• Summer concerts
• Sponsorship updates
• Banners
• Fall festival collaboration updates

The Celebration Committee approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting with a unanimous vote. They accepted Attorney Michael Hooker as a new banner sponsor contributing $250. Tim Paciorek was tasked with ordering concert banners, and the summer concert series bands were confirmed. The committee noted possible support for the Fall Festival but declined to assume full responsibility due to limited volunteers.

• Approved April 29 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted Attorney Michael Hooker as banner sponsor ($250)
• Tim Paciorek assigned to order concert banners
• Summer concert series bands confirmed for June‑September
• Agreed to potentially support Fall Festival but not be sole organizer
• Approved Sunraise Printing bill for $82
• Identified Holly Shed bill as erroneous; research ongoing

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss payroll, minutes, and data collection. The board will also review motor vehicle and excise abatements.

• Motor vehicle and excise abatements
• Data collection
• Executive session regarding the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property

Town Clerk

The Franklin Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will meet to decide on fare policies for fixed-route and demand-response services, approve the FY26 budget, and vote on leadership roles for FY26-28. The meeting also includes elections for chair, vice-chair, and the Finance and Audit Committee.

• Vote on free fixed-route fares or reinstating fare collections
• Vote on demand response fares
• Review and approve FY26 budget
• Review and approve Administrator’s salary
• Nomination/election of Chair FY26-28

Town Clerk

The Executive Committee will review financial reports and human resources items. The body is deciding on authorizations for transportation planning endorsements and a specific contract for zoning updates.

• Authorization for a $50,000 contract with the Town of Granby for a Zoning Bylaw and Map Update
• Authorization for Chair Walter Gunn to endorse the FFY 2026 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
• Authorization for Chair Walter Gunn to endorse the FFY 2026 – FFY 2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Review of contracts signed under $25,000
• Approval of April 24, 2025 meeting minutes

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Committee will hold a community forum and review updates for baseball, softball, and basketball camps. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes.

• Community Forum
• Baseball & Softball updates
• Summer camp updates
• Basketball camp updates

Select Board

The DPW Director Search Committee will meet to finalize the interview process and schedule future meetings. The committee will also enter executive session to conduct preliminary screening interviews.

• Finalization of interview process
• Preliminary screening interviews in executive session

Housing Authority

The Hatfield Housing Authority will hold its regular May meeting to approve minutes, review financial reports, and discuss new business including the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting is hybrid, allowing in-person and virtual attendance via Zoom.

• Resolution 2025-03: Approval of Hatfield Housing Authority 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP)
• Resolution 2025-04: Authorization for NHA Executive & Interim Director to sign documents

The Hatfield Housing Authority approved the 2026 Capital Improvement Plan. It also approved the April 2025 meeting minutes, the April financial reports, and the payroll warrant, all unanimously. The board authorized the executive and interim director to sign and upload required documents. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved April 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 2025 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved payroll, timesheets, accounts payable and warrant (unanimous)
• Approved 2026 Capital Improvement Plan (unanimous)
• Authorized executive & interim director to sign and upload documents (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:58 p.m. (unanimous)

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will meet to review the resubmittal of the Open Space and Recreation Plan Update. The body will also discuss a Request for Proposals (RFP) regarding invasive plants at Horse Mountain and plan spring trail work.

• Resubmittal of Open Space and Recreation Plan Update
• Horse Mtn. RFP for invasive plants
• Spring trail work

Select Board

The DPW Director Search Committee is meeting to organize its leadership and review its charge. The body will discuss the hiring process and enter executive session to screen employment applicants.

• Review of committee charge
• Selection of Committee Chair
• Discussion of hiring process
• Executive session to screen employment applicants

Historical Commission

The Hatfield Historical Commission will review and vote on minutes from March 2025, discuss a basement storage agreement with the Church, and review the Fiscal 2026 budget request. Updates will be given on the 350th boat, the Church replica removal, the D.F. Riley grist mill dam removal, and weathervanes. A key discussion topic is the creation of a neighborhood survey for Main, King, and North Streets to gauge interest in forming a historic district.

• Basement storage agreement between HHC and Church status update
• Fiscal 2026 Budget Request and FY 2025 Budget and Spending
• Status of 350th boat/formal paperwork to accession and deaccession Church replica
• D.F. Riley grist mill dam removal/open house
• Creation of neighborhood survey for Main/King/North Streets for potential historic district

Town Clerk

The Franklin Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will hold its annual meeting to vote on whether to continue free fixed-route fares or reinstate fare collections, approve the FY26 budget and administrator's salary, and elect a chair and finance committee. Other agenda items include demand response fares, hybrid meeting policy, and grant updates.

• Vote on free fixed route fares vs reinstating fare collections
• Discussion and vote on demand response fares
• Review and approve FY 26 budget
• Review and approve administrator's salary
• Nomination/election of Chair FY 26-28 and Finance & Audit Committee

Town Clerk

The Finance and Audit Committee of the Franklin Regional Transit Authority will review and discuss the draft FY26 budget and the administrator's proposed FY26 salary. They will also approve the meeting minutes from April 30, 2025.

• Review draft FY26 budget
• Discuss administrator's FY26 salary
• Approve minutes from April 30, 2025 meeting

Select Board

The Select Board will review motions for the Annual Town Meeting and discuss Fiscal Year 2026 budget business. The meeting is primarily a preparatory session ahead of the Town Meeting, with no separate action items listed. Unanticipated new business may be addressed as needed.

• Review of Annual Town Meeting motions and FY26 budget business

Finance Committee

The Hatfield Finance Committee will review the annual Town Meeting motions and the FY26 budget, along with any other related business. The meeting will then adjourn to attend the Annual Town Meeting. The agenda contains only this posted business and no items with specific dollar amounts or contracts.

• Review of Annual Town Meeting Motions and FY26 Budget Business

School Committee

The School Committee will vote on 2025-2026 trip proposals, FY25 budget transfers, a policy on accommodating disabilities in school meal programs, and graduation awards. Administrator reports and a discussion on the annual town meeting are also on the agenda. An executive session is planned for collective bargaining with nonunion personnel.

• 2025-2026 Trip Proposals [vote]
• FY25 Budget Transfers [vote]
• ACF – Accommodating Disabilities in School Meal Programs [vote]
• Graduation Awards [vote]
• Executive Session for nonunion personnel negotiations

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk will conduct a public test of ballot tabulation equipment for the upcoming Annual Town Election on May 20, 2025. Sample ballots are prepared and tallied manually and with the Auto-Mark system, then compared to the Image Cast Tabulator results to verify accuracy.

• Ballot test deck for May 20 Annual Town Election at 10:00 AM on May 12, 2025 in Town Clerk's Office

Town Clerk

The FHWB Nominating and Membership Committee will meet online to discuss and vote on candidates for Board membership and officers for fiscal year 2026. The committee will also review and vote on the minutes from the previous meeting held in October 2024.

• Review and vote on October 8, 2024 meeting minutes
• Discussion and vote on FY26 Board candidates and nominations

Town Clerk

The committee will review the PVPC Human Services Transportation Plan and receive an update on a NADTC grant identifying transportation issues for older adults and people with disabilities. Members will also hear updates on MassDOT mobility management, the Wayfinding Project, and the FRTA website. Public comments are invited.

• Review of PVPC Human Services Transportation Plan
• Update on NADTC grant for older adults and people with disabilities
• MassDOT Mobility Management Updates
• Wayfinding Project update
• FRTA Website update

Town Clerk

This is a procedural meeting to test the accuracy of ballot tabulation equipment for the upcoming Annual Town Election. The test will compare manually tallied sample ballots with those run through the Image Cast Tabulator. No other business is discussed.

• Ballot testing for Annual Town Election on May 20, 2025 at Memorial Town Hall, 59 Main Street

Conservation Commission

The Hatfield Conservation Commission will discuss recent changes to the Notice of Intent (NOI) for the Day Pond project at 34 School Street. They will also review updates on several ongoing projects, including culvert work and storage facility compliance, and consider Isabella Yeager's assistant report. The meeting includes public comment and approval of April minutes.

• Discussion of recent NOI changes for Day Pond – 34 School Street
• Update on Cow Bridge Culvert – Main St. NOI#178-0155 (expires 10/24/2029)
• Benson Mini Storage – 12-18 Elm St. NOI#178-0154 (amended OOC issued, registered 2/3/25)
• Hatfield Center Condo Assoc. – 60-64 Main St NOI#178-0152 (Request for Certificate of Compliance pending)
• Wind River Properties – 117 West St NOI#178-0147 (extension filed 11/30/2023)

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes. A motion to adjourn the meeting was also passed unanimously. No substantive project decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will discuss proposed businesses and zoning updates. The board is scheduled to vote on whether to accept or reject the 2023-2030 Open Space & Recreation Plan for submission to the state.

• Proposed dog day care at 336 West St.
• Proposed business at 6 Church Ave.
• Rezoning of industrial parcels on Elm St.
• Vote on 2023-2030 Open Space & Recreation Plan
• PVPC goals for zoning diagnostic(s)

Planning Board

The Hatfield Planning Board will hold a public forum and consider several items, including a vote to accept or reject the 2023-2030 Open Space & Recreation Plan for submission to the state. They will also discuss rezoning industrial parcels on Elm Street and a proposed stormwater by-law. Informal discussions are scheduled for a proposed dog day care at 336 West St. and a proposed business at 6 Church Ave.

• Vote to accept/reject 2023-2030 Open Space & Recreation Plan
• Rezoning industrial parcels on Elm St.
• Informal discussion: Proposed dog day care at 336 West St. (Tara Gottlieb)
• Informal discussion: Proposed business at 6 Church Ave. (Andy Black)
• Stormwater By-Law discussion

The board approved the meeting minutes after a minor amendment. They unanimously voted to support the 2024 Open Space & Recreation Plan and authorized Chair Stephanie Slysz to sign a letter of support. The board chose to defer any action on the 104 & 108 West St zone change, planning to address it in a future zoning overhaul. No formal decisions were made on the dog daycare, stormwater bylaw, or other development proposals discussed.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair Slysz to sign letter supporting 2024 Open Space & Recreation Plan (unanimous)
• Deferred action on 104 & 108 West St zone change, to be addressed in future zoning overhaul

Board of Health

The Hatfield Board of Health will meet to discuss changes to its inspection programs, including a possible shift of food and septic inspections to Northampton Public Health and a restructuring of Title V (septic) inspections and perc tests. The board will also consider the future role of consultant Charlie Kaniecki and review a sharps container program. Items at 32 Prospect Street and 320 West Street are listed for discussion. The meeting is largely operational with no proposed ordinances or dollar amounts.

• Discussion of Charlie Kaniecki's position as consultant going forward
• Northampton Public Health potentially conducting food and septic inspections
• Restructuring Title V inspections, perc tests, and other inspections
• Sharps Container Program review
• Properties at 32 Prospect Street and 320 West Street

The Board approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It approved Charlie Kaniecki’s contract to serve as a Town Consultant to the Board of Health effective July 1 2025, with fees taken from the Health Agent expense line. The next Board of Health meeting was set for June 4 2025. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Approved Charlie Kaniecki’s contract as Town Consultant to the Board of Health (majority vote)
• Set next Board of Health meeting for June 4, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

School Committee

The Finance Subcommittee of the Hatfield School Committee will review the current 2024/2025 budget, including transfers and School Choice Funds needs, and preview the 2025/2026 budget. No votes or final decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion and review.

• 24/25 Budget Review including transfers
• Discussion of School Choice Funds need
• Preview of 25/26 Budget

Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will review minutes from the April 3 meeting and receive reports from the Director and the Friends of HPL. The board will also discuss the processing and mailing of a fund-raising letter.

• Processing and mailing of fund-raising letter
• Discussion of Hatfield Town Meeting May 13
• Discussion of Hatfield Town Elections May 20

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss and potentially approve several operational items. Key agenda topics include summer program planning (schedule, staffing, and payroll), processing umpire payment paperwork for baseball and softball, and considering a paid Recreation Department position. The meeting will also include a community forum, approval of previous minutes, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Summer program: discuss A week, staff, and payroll
• Baseball & Softball: umpire payment paperwork
• Paid Recreation Department position
• Community forum for public input
• Approve minutes from previous meeting

Town Clerk

The Franklin Regional Transit Authority Finance and Audit Committee will meet to review and discuss the draft FY26 budget, the FY26 RTACAP projects list, and the administrator's FY26 salary. The committee will also consider approving meeting minutes from September 2024.

• Review and discussion on FY26 RTACAP projects list
• Review and discussion on draft FY26 budget
• Review and discussion on administrator's FY26 salary
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 16, 2024

Select Board

The Bylaw Review Committee will hold a working meeting to review previous minutes, consult with the Fire Department and DPW Highway Superintendent, and discuss bylaw improvements suggested by staff. The committee will also identify other departments to include and share initial takeaways from a preliminary review. No votes on specific ordinances are scheduled.

• Conversation with Fire Department
• Conversation with DPW Highway Superintendent
• Bylaw improvements suggested by Town Administrator, Town Clerk, and Building/Zoning Enforcement Officer
• Identification of other departments and boards to include in review
• Share initial takeaways from preliminary bylaw review

The Select Board approved a series of actions, including changing Sunday and holiday hours for KF Fishtales Bar & Grill, granting water and sewer billing abatements, appointing members to the DPW Director Search Committee, and proclaiming Hatfield a Purple Heart Town. It also voted to increase the town’s contribution to employee health‑insurance premiums to 60% for both active and retired staff. Finally, the board accepted the Town Meeting warrant as presented.

• Approved change of Sunday/holiday hours for KF Fishtales Bar & Grill (majority vote)
• Approved water abatement $255.18 and sewer abatement $550.08 for Jason Shea (majority vote)
• Approved water abatement $1,482.34 for Frederick Strong (majority vote)
• Appointed Jeff Zgrodnik and Julianne O’Connor to the DPW Director Search Committee (majority vote)
• Proclaimed Hatfield a Purple Heart Town (majority vote)
• Increased town’s health‑insurance contribution to 60% for active and retired employees (majority vote)
• Accepted Town Meeting warrant articles 2‑26 and 28‑35 (majority vote)
• Approved minutes of the April 8, 2025 meeting (majority vote)

Select Board

The Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to discuss preliminary bylaw improvements suggested by town staff, including the Town Administrator, Town Clerk, and Building and Zoning Enforcement Officer. The committee will also hold conversations with the Fire Department and DPW Highway Superintendent, and identify other departments and boards to include in the review. No final decisions or specific bylaw changes are on the agenda; the meeting is focused on initial discussion and planning.

• Approval of previous meeting minutes
• Conversation with Fire Department
• Conversation with DPW Highway Superintendent
• Bylaw improvements suggested by staff (Town Administrator, Town Clerk, Building and Zoning Enforcement Officer)
• Identify other departments and boards to include in review

Celebration Committee

This is a regular meeting of the Hatfield Celebration Committee. They will discuss summer concerts, sponsorship opportunities, and banners. The agenda also includes a community forum, approval of minutes, and bills and communications. No specific decisions or dollar amounts are noted in the agenda.

• Discussion of summer concerts
• Sponsorship opportunities
• Banners planning
• Community Forum
• Approval of minutes

The Celebration Committee approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. It confirmed sponsorships from Amherst Insurance Company ($1,000) and Paciorek Electric ($250). The committee set a bathroom detail rate of $35 per hour with a three‑hour minimum. It also decided to table involvement with the Historical Society for a fall festival.

• Approved March 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed Amherst Insurance Company sponsorship ($1,000)
• Confirmed Paciorek Electric sponsorship ($250)
• Set bathroom detail rate $35/hour, minimum 3 hours
• Assigned day‑off contacts for Summer Concert Series (May–Sept)
• Tabled Historical Society/fall festival involvement
• Planned Hatfield Cultural Council concerts for June 28 and July 11
• Diane Barstow to order sponsor signs from Sunraise Printing

Select Board

The Select Board will meet with the Finance Committee to discuss the FY26 budget and consider increasing the town's contribution to employee health insurance premiums to 60%. Other business includes a public hearing on expanded Sunday alcohol sales hours at KF Fishtales, updates on the DPW director search, approval of water and sewer abatements due to billing errors, appointments to the DPW Director Search Committee, a Purple Heart Town Proclamation, and approval of the warrant for Town Meeting.

• Public hearing on Kerianne MacPherson and Richard Ross’s request to extend Sunday alcohol sales hours at KF Fishtales from 12 p.m.–1 a.m. to 8 a.m.–1 a.m.
• Proposal to increase the town’s contribution to employee health insurance premiums to 60%
• Water abatement of $255.18 and sewer abatement of $550.08 for Jason Shea at 166 Main Street, and water abatement of $1,482.34 for Frederick Strong at 8 Cronin Hill Road, due to billing errors
• Appointments to the DPW Director Search Committee
• Approval of warrant for Town Meeting

Select Board

The Hatfield Select Board will meet with the Finance Committee to discuss the FY26 budget. The Board will also consider increasing the town's contribution to employee health insurance premiums to 60%, approve a change of alcohol sale hours for KF Fishtales, and act on water and sewer abatements due to billing errors. Appointments to the DPW Director Search Committee and a Purple Heart Town Proclamation are also on the agenda.

• Meeting with Finance Committee at 6:30 p.m. to discuss FY26 budget
• Proposal to increase town's contribution to employee health insurance premiums to 60%
• Change of alcohol sale hours for KF Fishtales: Sundays from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 a.m. (previously 12:00 p.m.)
• Water abatement of $255.18 and sewer abatement of $550.08 for Jason Shea at 166 Main Street, and water abatement of $1,482.34 for Frederick Strong at 8 Cronin Hill Road
• Approval of warrant for Town Meeting and appointments to DPW Director Search Committee

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the FY26 Budget with the Select Board. No other specific business is listed on the agenda.

• Meeting with Select Board regarding FY26 Budget

Council on Aging Board

The Hatfield Council on Aging Board is meeting to approve minutes from December, discuss a back door awning installation, and review the FY2026 operating and capital budgets. The board will also plan upcoming events including a volunteer appreciation dinner, a picnic, a tree lighting, and a Christmas party.

• Approve minutes from December 1st meeting
• Back door awning installation discussion
• Prospect Meadow Farms Farm Share and Salad Bar program
• FY2026 Operating Budget and Capital Budget review
• Volunteer Appreciation Dinner on Friday, May 16th

School Committee

The School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to review several district policies, including graduation requirements, meal charge policy, accommodating disabilities in meal programs, code of conduct, and a new policy on artificial intelligence and plagiarism. No decisions or votes are listed; the meeting is focused on discussion and review.

• Review of Competency Determination / Graduation Requirements (IKF)
• Review of Meal Charge Policy (EDF)
• Review of Accommodating Disabilities in School Meal Programs (ACF)
• Review of Code of Conduct
• Review of Artificial Intelligence / Plagiarism Policy

School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee will meet to review several district policies with Dr. Driscoll. The discussion focuses on student handbooks, meal programs, and conduct standards.

• Competency Determination and Graduation Requirements (IKF)
• Meal Charge Policy (EDF)
• Accommodating Disabilities in School Meal Programs (ACF)
• Code of Conduct
• Artificial Intelligence plagiarism policy

Cultural Council

The Hatfield Cultural Council will meet on April 25, 2025, to approve a survey form, plan in-person and online distribution, and seek two additional volunteers. The agenda also includes addressing any unfinished business from prior meetings.

• Approval of a survey form for gathering public input
• Plan to divide events for in-person survey distribution
• Discussion of putting the survey online
• Outreach to recruit two more volunteer members
• Any unfinished business from previous meetings

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission will meet to discuss the summer program, including staffing and payroll. The body will also review baseball and softball umpire payment paperwork and a paid Recreation Department position.

• Summer program staffing and payroll
• Baseball and softball umpire payment paperwork
• Paid Recreation Department position

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a public presentation regarding the Town of Hatfield FY 2026 Budget. The meeting includes a period for public questions and comments on the proposed budget.

• Public Budget Presentation for FY 2026

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will meet to discuss resubmitting the Open Space and Recreation Plan Update, along with an RFP for invasive plant management on Horse Mountain and plans for spring trail work. General matters will also be addressed.

• Resubmittal of Open Space and Recreation Plan Update
• Invasive plants — Horse Mtn. RFP
• Spring trail work

Housing Authority

The Hatfield Housing Authority will review March 2025 financial reports and a warrant. The board will vote on a project change order and a bank account signer update.

• Change order for FISH # 127056 Additional Interior Finishing Project for $8,992.96
• Resolution 2025-02 to add Susan Slysz as a signer for Easthampton Savings Bank accounts
• Acceptance of 2nd Quarter (March 2025) Financials

The Housing Authority approved the March 2025 meeting minutes, the March financial reports, and the warrant covering payroll and accounts payable, all unanimously. It also accepted the 2% quarter financials prepared by the fee accountant and added Susan Slysz (and Diana Szynal) as signers on the Easthampton Savings Bank account. The board approved a change order for Fish #127056 for additional interior finishing work costing $8,992.96, also unanimously.

• Approved March 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 2025 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved warrant for payroll, time sheets, accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved 2% quarter financials as prepared by Gary Depace’s office (unanimous)
• Approved change order Fish #127056 for interior finishing, $8,992.96 (unanimous)
• Approved addition of Susan Slysz as signer on Easthampton Savings Bank account (unanimous)
• Approved amendment adding Diana Szynal as signer on Easthampton Savings Bank account (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:58 p.m. (unanimous)

Housing Authority

The Hatfield Housing Authority will review March 2025 financial reports and a warrant. The board will vote on a project change order and the addition of a check signer for accounts.

• Change order for FISH # 127056 Additional Interior Finishing Project in the amount of $8,992.96
• Approval of 2nd Quarter (March 2025) Financials
• Motion to approve Susan Slysz as an additional check signer for Hatfield accounts

Housing Authority

The Hatfield Housing Authority will hold its regular meeting to discuss financial reports, a change order for an interior finishing project, and a resolution to add a signer to bank accounts. The board will vote on accepting quarterly financials and approving a change order for $8,992.96 under FISH #127056. A resolution to add Susan Slysz as a signatory on Easthampton Savings Bank accounts is also on the agenda.

• Motion to accept 2nd Quarter (March 2025) financials as prepared by Fee Accountant Gary DePace
• Motion to approve change order for FISH #127056 – Additional Interior Finishing Project for $8,992.96
• Resolution 2025-02 to add Susan Slysz to Easthampton Savings Bank accounts as a signer
• Approval of March regular meeting minutes
• Financial reports for March 2025

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and discuss department budgets for fiscal year 2026. The body may also vote on transferring funds from the Finance Reserve to the Town Administrator Salary line and other accounts.

• FY 2026 Budget review
• Possible vote on transfers from Finance Reserve to Town Administrator Salary line

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a meeting to review and discuss the proposed FY 2026 budget, including departmental budget submissions. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is for discussion only.

• FY 2026 Budget Review and discussion
• Review of department budgets

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee will hold a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2026 budget followed by a vote. Public comment may be submitted via email in advance of the meeting. The meeting also includes a call to order and adjournment to a regular business meeting.

• FY26 Budget Hearing and Vote
• Public comment accepted via email in advance

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee will hold an executive session on HTA contracts before entering a budget hearing. After public comment, the committee will vote on collective bargaining agreements for teachers (Unit A) and Education Support Professionals for July 2025–June 2028. Additional votes include graduation requirements, meal charge policy, accommodating disabilities in meal programs, and a Guatemala trip in March 2026.

• Vote on Unit A (teacher) contract for July 2025–June 2028
• Vote on Education Support Professionals contract for July 2025–June 2028
• Vote on IKF-Graduation Requirements policy
• Vote on EDF-Meal Charge Policy
• Vote on Guatemala trip March 20–28, 2026

Opioid Settlement Funds Task Force

The Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force will review preliminary survey results, plan further survey outreach and other public outreach, and identify any needed research. The meeting includes approving previous minutes and scheduling future meetings.

• Review preliminary survey results
• Plan further survey outreach
• Plan other public outreach
• Identify needed research or questions
• Schedule next meeting(s)

Town Clerk

The Committee will meet to review Career Center program standards, criteria, and performance. The session includes a discussion of the scorecard and a review of state performance reports.

• Vote on minutes of the last meeting
• Discussion of the Scorecard
• Review of State Performance Reports

Conservation Commission

The Hatfield Conservation Commission will hold a continuation of the Notice of Intent hearing for Day Pond at 34 School Street and discuss a potential NOI for solar plans at 220 Linseed Road. The board will also receive updates on Pantry Road debris and from the Assistant to the Commission, and approve minutes from March 13, 2025.

• Continuation of Day Pond NOI – 34 School Street
• Potential NOI for solar plans at 220 Linseed Rd (Parcel ID#216-17-0)
• Update on Pantry Road debris
• Update from Isabella Yeager, Assistant to Conservation Commission
• Review of ongoing projects including Cow Bridge Culvert-Main St. and Benson Mini Storage-12-18 Elm St.

The commission voted unanimously to issue an order of conditions for the Day Pond Restoration Project. The meeting minutes were also approved unanimously. The board decided to move forward with the donation of Parcel 205-4-0 as conservation land without commissioning a full environmental analysis. Members expressed interest in hiring a consultant to update the town's Wetlands Bylaw.

• Approved order of conditions for Day Pond Restoration Project (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Decided to proceed with Parcel 205-4-0 donation without environmental analysis
• Expressed interest in hiring a consultant for Wetlands Bylaw update

Conservation Commission

The Hatfield Conservation Commission will hold a public meeting to continue a Notice of Intent for Day Pond at 34 School Street and consider a potential NOI for solar panels at 220 Linseed Rd. The board will also discuss a potential land donation on Main Street using the Land Preservation Trust Fund and receive an update on debris at Pantry Road. No final decisions are noted on the agenda.

• Continuation of Notice of Intent for Day Pond – 34 School Street
• Potential NOI for solar panels at 220 Linseed Rd. (Parcel ID#216-17-0)
• Discussion of potential land donation on Main Street with possible use of Land Preservation Trust Fund account
• Update on Pantry Road debris
• Ongoing projects review includes Cow Bridge Culvert on Main St., Benson Mini Storage, and Wind River Properties

School Committee

The Finance Subcommittee will meet to review the 2024/2025 budget and preview the 2025/2026 budget. These discussions focus on the district's financial planning and expenditures.

• Review of 24/25 Budget
• Preview of 25/26 Budget

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a one-day liquor license request for a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser, approve a DPW director job description and search process, and appoint a member to the Recreation Committee. They will also review the draft Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles and meet jointly with the Finance Committee at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the FY26 budget. Other items include a location agreement for a short film and the Open Space and Recreation Plan.

• Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity one-day liquor license request for May 21 fundraiser at RK Miles
• Approval of DPW Director job description and position search process
• Appointment of Kerry Flaherty to Recreation Committee
• Review of draft Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Joint meeting with Finance Committee at 6:30 p.m. on FY26 budget

Select Board

The Select Board will review draft Annual Town Meeting warrant articles and potentially vote to place two Proposition 2½ questions on the May 20th election ballot: a debt exclusion for replacing the boiler and roof of Hatfield Elementary School and paving Billings Way, and an override to fund $388,406 for Fire/Ambulance personnel. Other business includes approving a one-day liquor license for Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity, approving a DPW Director job description, and appointing a Recreation Committee member.

• Potential vote to place debt exclusion question for Hatfield Elementary School boiler/roof and Billings Way paving on May 20 ballot
• Potential vote to place override question for $388,406 Fire/Ambulance personnel funding
• Approval of one-day liquor license for Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity fundraiser at RK Miles on May 21
• Approval of DPW Director job description and possible creation of search committee
• Appointment of Kerry Flaherty to Recreation Committee

Select Board

The Select Board will review draft Annual Town Meeting warrant articles and may vote on placing a Proposition 2½ and/or Debt Exclusion on the May 20 election ballot. They will also meet with the Finance Committee at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the FY26 budget. Other business includes approving a one-day liquor license for a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser, finalizing a DPW director job description, and appointing a member to the Recreation Committee.

• Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity requests one-day liquor license for May 21 fundraiser at RK Miles (6-8 p.m.)
• Approval of DPW Director job description and search process
• Appointment of Kerry Flaherty to Recreation Committee
• Review of draft Annual Town Meeting warrant articles with potential vote on Proposition 2½ and/or Debt Exclusion for May 20 ballot
• Joint meeting with Finance Committee at 6:30 p.m. regarding FY26 budget

The Select Board approved several items, including a one‑day liquor license for a Habitat for Humanity fundraiser, the creation of a five‑member DPW Director search committee, an appointment to the Recreation Committee, and the signing of various letters. It also placed two propositions on the next town election ballot: a debt‑exclusion for school roof, boiler and parking projects, and a tax‑override to fund fire and ambulance personnel. All motions passed by majority vote.

• Approved March 25, 2025 meeting minutes (majority vote)
• Granted one‑day liquor license for Habitat fundraiser on May 21 (majority vote)
• Established five‑member DPW Director search committee (majority vote)
• Appointed Kerry Flaherty to Recreation Committee (majority vote)
• Signed location agreement for short film on Main Street (majority vote)
• Approved signing of review letter for Open Space and Recreation Plan (majority vote)
• Placed Proposition 2% debt‑exclusion question on next election ballot (majority vote)
• Placed Proposition 2’4 fire/ambulance tax‑override question on next election ballot (majority vote)

School Committee

The Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review several district policies. These reviews include guidelines on graduation requirements, meal charges, and artificial intelligence.

• Competency Determination and Graduation Requirements (IKF)
• Meal Charge Policy (EDF)
• Accommodating Disabilities in School Meal Programs (ACF)
• Code of Conduct
• Artificial Intelligence plagiarism policy

Board of Assessors

The Hatfield Board of Assessors will meet for routine business including payroll, minutes, motor vehicle and excise abatements, and real estate abatements. A public forum and new business are also on the agenda. The board will then convene in executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or lease of real property where public discussion could harm the town's negotiating position.

• Motor Vehicle and Excise Abatements
• Real Estate Abatements
• Community Forum for public input
• Executive session to consider purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property

Town Clerk

The Hampshire County Retirement System Board will vote on the FY2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The agenda also includes approvals of minutes, warrants, retirement benefit applications, disability applications, purchases of prior service, transfers, liability acceptances, and new members, as well as financial and legislative updates. The meeting is largely procedural.

• FY2026 COLA Vote
• Approval of retirement benefit applications
• Review of disability applications
• Review of investment and financial status reports
• Approval of purchases of prior service

Finance Committee

The Hatfield Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. No other specific items or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of FY26 Budget

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Committee will discuss a pickleball proposal from Julie Pokela and revisit a Community Preservation Act (CPA) grant for pickleball from March 2023. They will also address baseball and softball coordination, including combining a ¾ baseball team with Whatley Rec, ordering uniforms, and scheduling umpires. Summer program details such as partial weeks, payroll, and staffing for counselors-in-training (CITs) will be reviewed. Additionally, the committee will discuss coaching CORI checks and volunteer coach discounts, approve minutes, and set the next meeting.

• Pickleball proposal from Julie Pokela
• Revisit CPA Pickleball grant from March 2023
• Baseball/softball combining with Whatley Rec for ¾ baseball team
• Order uniforms and schedule umpires for baseball/softball
• Summer program: partial weeks, payroll, and CIT staffing

Library Board of Trustees

The Hatfield Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes from March 6, hear reports from the Friends group and the director, discuss processing and mailing of a fund-raising letter (old business), and discuss the upcoming May 13 Town Meeting and May 20 Town Elections (new business). The agenda is mostly procedural with no votes on specific spending or policy changes.

• Processing & mailing of fund-raising letter (old business)
• Discussion of Hatfield Town Meeting on May 13
• Discussion of Hatfield Town Elections on May 20
• Report from Friends of HPL
• Report from the Library Director

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review and discuss the FY 2026 budget. This includes a review of individual department budgets.

• Review and discussion of FY 2026 Budget
• Review of Department Budgets

Town Clerk

The Executive Committee of the MassHire Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board will hold a virtual meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss a strategic plan update, regional visit planning, and board membership overview. No votes or major decisions are anticipated beyond the approval of meeting minutes.

• Approval of Executive Committee Minutes from November 14, 2024
• Strategic Plan Update and Discussion led by Sarah Wilson
• Regional Visit Planning discussion
• Board Membership Overview discussion

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public forum, approve minutes from previous meetings, and discuss a proposed zoning change for the property at 65D Elm Street (Parcel ID#223-35.1-0). The board will also receive updates from the assistant planner.

• Public forum for resident input
• Approval of minutes from March 5 and March 17, 2025
• Informal discussion: zoning change at 65D Elm Street (Parcel ID#223-35.1-0)
• Recurring updates from Assistant Planner Isabella Yeager

The Board approved the minutes from the March 5 and March 17 meetings, each by unanimous vote. It then approved a letter of support for the PVPC MVP Action Grant and authorized Chair Stephanie Slysz to sign it on the Board’s behalf, also by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved March 5 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved March 17 minutes as presented (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for PVPC MVP Action Grant and authorized Chair to sign (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a hearing regarding a member of the Housing Authority, followed by an executive session to discuss that individual's reputation, character, or professional competence under state law. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on a member of the Housing Authority, then executive session under MGL Ch. 30A §21a

The Select Board convened an executive session to discuss the conduct of Housing Authority commissioner Mr. Smith. Multiple witnesses, including housing authority members and former staff, testified about alleged absenteeism, procedural violations, and interpersonal conflicts. No formal actions, votes, or resolutions were recorded during the hearing.

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding a member of the Housing Authority, then enter executive session to discuss personnel matters. They will also vote on approving a job description for the Director of Public Works and consider a Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant request and letter of support.

• Public hearing on Housing Authority member
• Executive session to discuss personnel (reputation, discipline, etc.)
• Approval of DPW Director job description
• MVP Grant and Letter of Support

Select Board

The Bylaw Review Committee is meeting to discuss the initial review of town bylaws. The agenda includes conversations with the Police Chief and Town Counsel, as well as identifying other departments and boards to involve. The committee will share preliminary takeaways and schedule future meetings.

• Conversation with Police Chief regarding bylaw review
• Conversation with Town Counsel on legal aspects
• Identifying other departments and boards to include in review
• Sharing initial takeaways from preliminary bylaw review
• Scheduling next committee meetings

Board of Health

The Hatfield Board of Health will discuss a shared services agreement for needs assessment and expenditures, review protocol for inspecting mobile food vendors, and receive an update on the opioid settlement. The meeting also includes public forum, approval of minutes, and setting the next meeting date.

• Topic 1: Shared Services Agreement forms for needs capacity assessment and expenditures
• Topic 2: Protocol for inspecting mobile food vendors using Shared Services group
• Topic 3: Update on opioid settlement
• Topic 4: Next meeting date

The Board of Health approved the minutes from the previous meeting and assigned Chair Osley and Member Menz to complete the Shared Services assessment forms. It agreed to table the protocol for inspecting mobile food vendors until Mr. Zgrodnik can attend. The next meeting was set for April 23, 2025 and the board adjourned.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (all in favor)
• Chair Osley to complete portion of Shared Services assessment
• Member Menz to complete remainder of Shared Services assessment
• Tabled mobile food vendor inspection protocol pending Mr. Zgrodnik
• Scheduled next Board of Health meeting for April 23, 2025
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss the FY26 capital plan and next steps for the FY26 budget and warrant. The meeting includes updates on the West Street water/sewer project and a police department weapons policy.

• Presentation of the FY26 capital plan by the Capital Improvement Planning Committee
• Discussion of Police Department Authorized Weapons Policy
• Meeting with contractor, engineer, and residents regarding West Street water/sewer project
• Discussion of potential pickleball court
• Appointment of Beverly Moulton as Election Worker

The board approved the FY25 water and sewer billing commitment #2 for a total of $6,613,761.38, with all members voting aye. It also approved the Police Department Authorized Weapons Policy effective April 4, 2025, and appointed Beverly Moulton as an Election Worker. The board supported a letter of support for the MVP grant and moved into an executive session for non‑union personnel negotiations.

• Approved FY25 water and sewer billing $6,613,761.38 (all in favor – aye)
• Approved Police Department Authorized Weapons Policy effective April 4, 2025 (majority vote)
• Approved appointment of Beverly Moulton as Election Worker (majority vote)
• Approved support letter for MVP grant (majority vote)
• Moved to executive session for non‑union personnel negotiations (Jaworski – aye; Szynal – aye; Gagnon – aye)
• Approved consent agenda and March 11, 2025 meeting minutes (majority vote)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially vote on a revised authorized weapons policy for the Police Department. They will also meet with the contractor, engineer, and West Street residents about the final stages of the water/sewer project. Other items include a presentation of the FY26 capital plan, next steps for the FY26 budget and warrant, and authorization of sewer and water billing. The board will also consider a public survey on opioid settlement funds, an agriculture water issue, and a potential pickleball court.

• Authorized Weapons Policy for Police Department
• Meeting with contractor, engineer, and West Street residents on water/sewer project final stages
• Presentation of FY26 Capital Plan by Capital Improvement Planning Committee
• Discussion of next steps for FY26 Budget and Warrant
• Authorization of Sewer and Water Billing FY25 Commitment #2

Celebration Committee

The Hatfield Celebration Committee will meet to discuss summer concerts, sponsorship opportunities, and banner placement. The agenda also includes standard procedural items such as approval of minutes and community forum. No specific decisions or financial details are listed.

• Discussion of summer concert series
• Review of sponsorship opportunities
• Discussion of banners

The Celebration Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 24, 2025 meeting. The committee discussed the 2025 Summer Concert Series and assigned tasks such as confirming bands, securing the pavilion, and pursuing sponsorship and promotion ideas. Members also agreed to reach out about the tentative Fall Festival and to contact vendors for retail items. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved February 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Will reach out to Agricultural Advisory Commission and Historical Society about Fall Festival
• Diane Barstow will try to connect with local ice‑cream food trucks for concerts
• Diane Barstow will draft a revised sponsorship form
• Kristy Dyer will promote sponsorship opportunities on Facebook
• Committee will update list of past solicitation businesses for new sponsors
• Committee will review list of in‑kind sponsors at next meeting
• Will contact Pacific Printing for caps, koozies, and blankets

Finance Committee

The Hatfield Finance Committee will meet to review and discuss the FY 2026 budget. The agenda includes a review of department budgets. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• FY 2026 Budget review and discussion
• Review of department budgets

Capital Improvement Planning Committee

The committee will meet to review and vote on updated documentation regarding capital requests. This includes a spreadsheet of requests and associated priority narratives and summaries.

• Vote to accept updated Spreadsheet of Capital Requests
• Vote to accept updated Priority Narrative and Summary documents for Capital Requests

The committee approved the minutes from the March 12, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. It also accepted the updated spreadsheet of capital requests, priority narrative, and summary documents, again unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 5:25 p.m. by unanimous consent.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted updated capital requests spreadsheet, priority narrative and summary documents (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:25 p.m. (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting with items including motor vehicle and excise abatements, real estate abatements, payroll, and minutes. The board will also convene in executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or value of real property under state law.

• Motor Vehicle and Excise Abatements
• Real Estate Abatements
• Executive session for real property discussion

Town Clerk

The Franklin Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will meet to vote on a rolling stock transfer for a joint MassDOT Innovation Grant project and to elect a vacant clerk position through FY 27. The board will also receive updates on weekend fixed-route service, the Fair Share Amendment, a solar panel project at the maintenance facility, and several grant projects.

• Vote to accept minutes from November 21, 2024
• Update on weekend fixed-route service
• Nomination and election of vacant clerk position through FY 27
• Vote to approve rolling stock transfer for joint MassDOT Innovation Grant project
• Updates on solar panel project, MassCEC grant, and Community Transit grants

Open Space Committee

The Hatfield Open Space Committee will meet to discuss the resubmittal of the town's Open Space and Recreation Plan, as well as planning for spring trail work and general matters. This is a routine working meeting with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• Resubmittal of Open Space and Recreation Plan
• Spring trail work planning
• General committee matters

Housing Authority

The Hatfield Housing Authority will consider approving a $582,691 Contract for Financial Assistance (CFA) Amendment 1. The board will also review financial reports for February 2025 and approve monthly minutes. The meeting is hybrid at 2 School Street with public participation via Zoom.

• Motion to approve CFA - 5010 Amendment 1, $582,691
• Approval of February 2025 financial reports
• Approval of monthly minutes from February
• Discussion of warrant from 2/19/25 to 3/18/25
• Citizen speak and executive director's report

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the development of the FY 2026 budget. The session will include a discussion of department budgets.

• FY 2026 budget development
• Department budget discussions

Planning Board

The Hatfield Planning Board will meet to discuss one item on its agenda. The board is reviewing an Act No. 40R (ANR) application for a property located at 129 No. Hatfield Rd.

• ANR application for Omasta at 129 No. Hatfield Rd. (Parcel ID#211-32.2-0)

The Hatfield Planning Board unanimously endorsed an ANR (Approval Not Required) application for Omasta Landscaping, Inc. at 129 No. Hatfield Rd., determining that the removal of internal property lines does not require approval under the Subdivision Control Bylaws. The meeting was brief and adjourned shortly after.

• Endorsed ANR application for 129 No. Hatfield Rd. (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee will hold votes on several policies including IKF Graduation Requirements, EDF Meal Charge Policy, and ACF Accommodating Disabilities in School Meal Programs. The committee will also consider school choice seats for the upcoming year, authorize disposal of surplus items, and enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. Open to public comment via email or video conference.

• Vote on IKF Graduation Requirements (competency determination handbook)
• Vote on EDF Meal Charge Policy
• Vote on ACF Accommodating Disabilities in School Meal Programs
• Vote to set School Choice Seats for 2025-2026
• Vote on Disposal of Surplus Items

Select Board

The Bylaw Review Committee is meeting for the first time to organize itself and outline the process for reviewing town bylaws. The agenda includes electing a chair, discussing procedures, identifying other departments to involve, and scheduling future meetings. No decisions or substantive bylaw changes are expected at this session.

• Review of committee charge
• Organization and election of chair
• Discussion on process for bylaw review
• Identifying other departments and boards to include
• Schedule next meeting(s)

Town Clerk

The Franklin Regional Transit Authority Transit Advisory Committee will meet to discuss regional transit updates and fleet management. The body will review a survey on demand response and access and discuss the transition of the FRTA fleet to electric vehicles.

• Discussion on transitioning the FRTA fleet to EVs
• FRCOG Survey for Demand Response/Access
• MassDOT Mobility Management updates
• Wayfinding Project
• Weekend schedules and survey question creation

Conservation Commission

The Hatfield Conservation Commission will consider a Notice of Intent for Day Pond at 34 School Street and receive an update on debris at Pantry Road. The board also plans to approve the February 13, 2025 minutes and hear a recurring update from Assistant to the Commission Isabella Yeager. Ongoing project compliance statuses are listed for review. The meeting is on March 13, 2025 at Memorial Town Hall with remote access.

• Notice of Intent for Day Pond – 34 School Street
• Update on Pantry Road debris
• Approval of minutes from February 13, 2025
• Recurring update from Isabella Yeager, Assistant to the Conservation Commission
• Review of ongoing projects including Cow Bridge Culvert, Benson Mini Storage, and others

The Conservation Commission heard a Notice of Intent for the Day Pond Restoration Project at 34 School St, which involves dredging 1,900 cubic yards, deepening the pond to 10 feet, replacing the outlet structure, and adding a solar aerator. The applicant agreed to revise the NOI to correct a calculation error and clarify that all 464 linear feet of bank will be temporarily altered. The Commission voted unanimously to continue the hearing to the April 10 meeting to allow for these revisions. The Commission also approved prior minutes and appropriated up to $300 for a title search on a donated parcel.

• Continued Day Pond Restoration NOI hearing to April 10 for revisions (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 2/13/25 (unanimous)
• Appropriated up to $300 for title search and legal costs for parcel 205-4-0 donation (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Town Clerk

The Hampshire County Retirement Board holds its regular meeting to approve minutes, warrants, and retirement benefits, and to review disability applications. A scheduled appearance from Dahab Associates provides an investment consultant update. The agenda consists of routine administrative and financial items.

• Scheduled appearance of Dahab Associates for investment discussion
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 12, 2024
• Approval of warrants and payments for retirement benefits and beneficiaries
• Review of disability applications and status of pending retirements
• Review and acceptance of investment and financial status reports

Capital Improvement Planning Committee

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee will meet to approve minutes from a prior meeting and finalize a spreadsheet of capital requests along with their narratives and priorities. This is a working session to complete the list of proposed capital projects for consideration.

• Approve minutes from February 26, 2025 meeting
• Finalize spreadsheet of capital requests
• Finalize narrative and priority rankings for capital requests

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee reviewed and finalized its project priority narrative and summary lists, deciding to include brief explanations for why projects are or are not priorities. The committee will vote to accept the reports after final edits by Mrs. Boudreau and Chair Keir, then present them to the Select Board on 3/24/2025 via Zoom. The minutes of the February 26, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes of February 26, 2025 (unanimous)
• Finalized most of the project priority narrative and summary lists
• Decided to include brief narratives explaining project priority status
• Scheduled final review by Boudreau and Keir before committee vote
• Planned to pass reports to Select Board on 3/24/2025 via Zoom

Select Board

The Hatfield Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Finance Committee at 6:30 p.m. to discuss the Hatfield Public Schools budget presentation. Other business includes signing for wastewater treatment plant financing, an agreement with First Congregational Church for document storage, easements for the Day Pond Project, appointments to the Hatfield 2040 Implementation Committee, next steps for the DPW Director position, GPS options for town vehicles, and an executive session.

• Signing for Wastewater Treatment Plant Financing
• Agreement with First Congregational Church for Document Storage
• Easements for Day Pond Project
• Appointments to Hatfield 2040 Implementation Committee for Comprehensive Plan
• Joint meeting with Finance Committee at 6:30 p.m. for Hatfield Public Schools budget

The Select Board voted to move forward with a hearing to remove Christopher Smith from the Hatfield Housing Authority after discussing allegations of failure to carry out duties, breach of fiduciary duty, and behavioral issues. The board also approved bond documents for the wastewater treatment plant financing, appointed four members to the Hatfield 2040 Implementation Committee, and discussed but took no action on DPW director next steps and GPS options for town vehicles.

• Approved BAN documents for $12M wastewater treatment plant financing (majority vote)
• Approved appointments of Rebecca Bench, Doug Finn, David Keir, and Julia Frisby to Hatfield 2040 Implementation Committee (majority votes)
• Agreed to move forward with a hearing to remove Christopher Smith from Hatfield Housing Authority
• Approved February 25, 2025 meeting minutes (majority vote)

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review district policies. No specific policy changes or decisions are listed on the agenda, and the meeting consists only of a call to order, policy review, and adjournment.

• Policy review by the subcommittee

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting with the Select Board. The session is dedicated to a budget presentation regarding Hatfield Public Schools.

• Joint meeting with Select Board regarding Hatfield Public Schools budget presentation

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Committee will hold a community forum and discuss a pickleball request from resident Julie Pokela. They will also address baseball and softball season preparations, including coach identification, field maintenance, and equipment needs. Additionally, the committee will plan the summer program, covering staff pay rates, facility rental at the Lions Club, and weekly budget forecasting.

• Pickleball request from Julie Pokela
• Baseball/softball coach identification and HES field prep
• Equipment inventory and needs assessment
• Umpires and fees discussion
• Summer program: directors/staff pay rates, Lions Club facility rental, and weekly budget

School Committee

The School Committee Policy Subcommittee is meeting to review specific district policies. The discussion will be led by Dr. Driscoll.

• Review of Competency Determination policy
• Review of Meal Charge Policy

Opioid Settlement Funds Task Force

The Opioid Settlement Funding Task Force will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, finalize a community survey, and plan public outreach. Members will also identify any needed research or questions and schedule future meetings.

• Finalize community survey on use of opioid settlement funds
• Plan public outreach regarding opioid settlement spending
• Approve previous meeting minutes
• Identify research or questions to answer

Historical Commission

The Hatfield Historical Commission will meet to discuss the creation of a neighborhood survey for Main, King, and North Streets regarding a potential Historical District. The board will also review budget requests for Fiscal 2026 and plan for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

• Proposed neighborhood survey for Main, King, and North Streets regarding an Historical District
• Fiscal 2026 budget request and FY 2025 spending review
• Planning for America's 250th anniversary in 2026
• Status of accessioning and deaccessioning the 350th boat and Church replica from the Farm Museum
• Updates on CPC funded Main Street Plaque Projects Phase 1

Library Board of Trustees

The Trustees of Hatfield Public Library will hold a regular meeting on March 6, 2025. Items include approval of February meeting minutes, reports from the Friends of the Library and the director, and an update on the status of a fundraising letter. No major decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 4, 2025 meeting
• Report from Friends of Hatfield Public Library
• Director's report from Eliza Langhans
• Status update on fundraising letter

Town Clerk

The Franklin Hampshire Workforce Board will meet virtually to discuss and vote on meeting minutes, policy updates, and a one-stop operator procurement update. The agenda also includes a labor market information report and strategic planning updates. The meeting is largely procedural with no major funding or ordinance decisions.

• Vote on meeting minutes of December 5, 2024
• Vote on workforce area policy updates
• Vote on One-Stop Operator Procurement update
• Learning moment: Labor Market Information (LMI) Report

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss updates from Assistant Planner Isabella Yeager. The board is tasked with choosing a representative for the Comprehensive Plan Hatfield 2040 Implementation Committee.

• DLTA Grant Application award update
• Selection of Planning Board Representative for Comprehensive Plan Hatfield 2040 Implementation Committee

The Hatfield Planning Board unanimously approved the February 5, 2025 minutes with an amendment noting Doug's late arrival. The board also unanimously appointed Doug as its representative to the Hatfield 2040 Implementation Committee, which was recently approved by the Selectboard. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on a $15,000 grant from PVPC and a failed housing collaboration with Habitat for Humanity.

• Approved February 5, 2025 minutes with amendment (unanimous)
• Appointed Doug as Planning Board rep to Hatfield 2040 Implementation Committee (unanimous)

School Committee

The School Committee's Finance Subcommittee will meet to review the 24/25 School Choice Budget and preview the 25/26 budget. No decisions are listed; the agenda consists of review and discussion items.

• 24/25 School Choice Budget Review
• 25/26 Budget Preview

School Committee

The Hatfield School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting solely to enter executive session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21A. The closed session will cover strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel and collective bargaining. No public votes or discussion items are on the agenda.

• Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel
• Executive Session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining or litigation

Capital Improvement Planning Committee

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee will meet with the Fire Chief to discuss capital requests, review an updated spreadsheet of requests, and begin or complete a priority list and narrative. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and allows for unanticipated business.

• Approve minutes from Feb 24, 2025
• Meet with Fire Chief regarding capital requests
• Review updated spreadsheet of capital requests
• Begin/complete priority list and narrative

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee met and discussed capital requests from the Fire Department, including replacing the Chief's vehicle and potential sleeping quarters. The committee reviewed and prioritized projects, with a member tasked to compile a list reflecting consensus. No formal approvals were made; the next steps are to finalize the presentation for the Selectboard and Finance Committee.

• Approved minutes of February 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Discussed Fire Chief's vehicle replacement request
• Discussed potential sleeping quarters for Fire Department
• Discussed fire hydrant replacements with Water Department
• Tasked Boudreau to compile prioritized capital request list
• Scheduled next meeting for March 12, 2025

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss board appointments, a potential land donation on Main Street, and a short film location agreement. The meeting includes a 6:30 p.m. joint session with the Finance Committee to review budgets for the DPW, Treasurer/Collector, and Accountant.

• FY25 District Local Technical Assistance Award of $15,000.00 for Comprehensive Plan Implementation
• Potential donation of land to Town on Main Street south of Depot Road
• Joint budget presentation with Finance Committee for DPW, Treasurer/Collector, and Accountant
• Authorization for signing grant contract with Mass Historic Commission
• Location agreement for short film production in Hatfield

The Select Board approved the appointment of Susan Slysz to the Hatfield Housing Authority Board, completing the term of Mr. Scott through May 20, 2025. The board also approved the appointment of John Pease to the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee, authorized the chair to sign grant contracts with the Mass Historic Commission, and received the annual audit report with no major findings. A request to take action against a Housing Authority member was deferred pending legal review.

• Appointed Susan Slysz to Housing Authority Board (2-0, Szynal recused)
• Appointed John Pease to Comprehensive Plan Implementation Committee (2-0)
• Authorized Chair Szynal to sign Mass Historic Commission grant contract for Farm Museum roof (2-0)
• Authorized Chair Szynal to sign Preservation Restriction on Billings Way Tobacco Barn (2-0)
• Approved February 11, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Deferred action on Housing Authority member complaint pending legal counsel review

Finance Committee

The Hatfield Finance Committee will meet on February 25, 2025, to review the FY 2026 budget. The agenda includes discussion of department budgets. No specific dollar amounts or proposals are listed in the agenda.

• FY 2026 Budget Review
• Review of department budgets

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a budget review for Fiscal Year 2026, beginning with the Assessors department. This is the primary item on the agenda; no other specific proposals or votes are listed.

• FY 2026 Budget Review – discussion of department budgets, beginning with Assessors

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will discuss the budget, payroll, and motor vehicle and excise abatements. The meeting includes a community forum and an executive session regarding the value of real property.

• Motor Vehicle and Excise Abatements
• RE Abatements Due Date
• Budget and Payroll review
• Executive Session regarding the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property

Celebration Committee

The Hatfield Celebration Committee will meet to discuss plans for the 2025 summer concert series and related fundraising efforts. Other agenda items include approval of minutes and community forum. No specific dollar amounts or contracts are listed.

• Discussion of Summer Concert Series 2025
• Fundraising activities for the committee

The committee approved the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They confirmed three bands for the summer concert series and discussed fundraising, banners, and the fall festival. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was largely planning and administrative.

• Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Confirmed bands for June, July, August summer concerts
• Discussed fall festival ideas for March/April meetings
• Agreed to deposit hat sale funds and promote on social media
• Reviewed annual town report submission

Capital Improvement Planning Committee

The committee will meet to review capital project requests from the School Department and the Department of Public Works. Members will also examine an updated spreadsheet of all capital requests.

• Review of School Department requests
• Review of DPW requests with Andrew Levine
• Review of updated Capital Requests spreadsheet

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee reviewed DPW capital requests and discussed updated costs for the HES roof and boiler replacements. The committee voted to support all projects submitted to the Community Preservation Committee except the Prospect Street Bridge Walking Path. The meeting was procedural, with no final funding decisions made.

• Approved minutes of January 16, 2025, with amendment (unanimous)
• Supported all CPC projects except Prospect Street Bridge Walking Path
• Adjourned at 8:35 pm (unanimous)

Historical Commission

The Hatfield Historical Commission will discuss and possibly vote on approving minutes, planning for America's 250th anniversary, and updates on various projects including a gravestone conservator, budget requests for FY2025 and FY2026, and the status of the 350th boat and church replica. A key discussion item is the creation of a neighborhood survey for Main, King, and North Streets to gauge interest in forming a historic district.

• Request to submit annual report outlining HHC mission and FY2024 accomplishments
• Discussion of FY2026 budget request and FY2025 spending
• Status of 350th boat and Church replica removal from Farm Museum, storage
• Update on Main Street Plaque Projects Phase 1 funded by CPC
• Proposal to create neighborhood survey for Main/King/North Streets for potential historic district

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to review and discuss department budgets for Fiscal Year 2026. The agenda includes specific reviews for the Library and Treasurer departments.

• FY 2026 Library budget review
• FY 2026 Treasurer budget review
• General FY 2026 budget discussion

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and discuss the proposed FY2026 budgets for the Library, Treasurer, Planning Board, and Town Clerk. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is a working session to examine department spending requests.

• 6:30 PM – Library budget review
• 7:00 PM – Treasurer budget review
• 7:30 PM – Planning Board budget review
• 8:00 PM – Town Clerk budget review

Housing Authority

The Hatfield Housing Authority will meet to discuss and vote on a change order for the FISH #127060 project involving handrails and concrete walkways, and to accept the Select Board's appointment of Susan Slysz to fill a vacant commissioner seat through May 2025. The meeting also includes routine approval of January minutes and financial reports, and a discussion on board attendance.

• Motion to approve change order for FISH #127060 handrails and concrete walkways project
• Motion to accept Select Board appointment of Susan Slysz to complete Mr. Scott's term through 5/20/2025
• Discussion on board attendance
• Mandatory attendance at Select Board meeting on 2/25/25 at 5:30pm
• Financial reports for January 2025 and Warrant 1/15/25 - 2/19/25

The Hatfield Housing Authority approved a change order for the handrails and concrete walkways project, accepted the Select Board's appointment of Susan Slysz to complete Mr. Scott's term, and voted to draft a letter about repeated board absences. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved January 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved warrant for 1/15/25-2/19/25 (unanimous)
• Approved drafting letter to Hatfield Select Board about repeated absences (unanimous)
• Approved change order for FISH #127060 for handrails and concrete walkways (unanimous)
• Accepted Select Board appointment of Susan Slysz to complete Mr. Scott's term through 5/20/2025 (unanimous)
• Voted to attend Select Board meeting on 2/25/25 at 5:30 p.m. (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Hatfield Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss enforcement action, including a stop work order at 5 Brook Hollow Road, and a potential land donation to the town. They will also approve prior meeting minutes and review ongoing conservation projects.

• Stop Work Order at 5 Brook Hollow Rd.
• Potential land donation to Town of Hatfield
• Approval of January 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of ongoing projects: Cow Bridge Culvert, Benson Mini Storage, Hatfield Center Condo Assoc., and others

The Hatfield Conservation Commission voted to keep a stop work order in place at 5 Brook Hollow Rd until a site visit and possible wetland delineation can be done in spring. The board also discussed a potential land donation from Beverly Kalloch and agreed to proceed with next steps. Minutes from January were approved with a correction, and the board discussed a possible hazard tree removal policy.

• Approved January 16, 2025 minutes with correction of 57 West St address (unanimous)
• Kept stop work order at 5 Brook Hollow Rd until wetland delineation can be done in spring
• Agreed to proceed with accepting land donation of parcel 205-4-0 from Beverly Kalloch
• Noted Select Board voted to move NOI fee money to Conservation Commission's Wetlands Reserve Account
• Closed Walter Thayer Order of Conditions with Certificate of Compliance
• Added Wind River Properties to active Orders of Conditions list
• Agreed to pursue grant for agricultural ditch inventory and maintenance permitting

Town Clerk

The Hampshire County Retirement Board will meet to approve retirement benefit applications, payments to beneficiaries, and the acceptance of new members. The board will also review investment and financial status reports.

• Approval of retirement benefit applications and payments
• Approval of payments to beneficiaries
• Review of disability applications
• Approval of purchases of prior service and liability acceptances
• Review of investment and financial status reports

Conservation Commission

The Hatfield Conservation Commission will consider a stop work order at 5 Brook Hollow Rd. and discuss a potential land donation to the town. They will also approve minutes from January 16, 2025, and review ongoing wetland projects.

• Stop Work Order – 5 Brook Hollow Rd.
• Potential land donation to Town of Hatfield
• Approval of minutes from 1/16/25
• Ongoing project reviews include Cow Bridge Culvert, Benson Mini Storage, and multiple Notices of Intent

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss and potentially decide on several items, including traffic and parking changes on Main Street, a proposed GPS tracking policy for town vehicles, and a possible land donation. They will also review budget presentations from the Historical Commission and Building Inspector, and consider filling the DPW Director vacancy. The agenda includes a public forum and approval of prior minutes.

• Proposed no-parking zone on Main Street at Billings Way and angled parking outside Town Hall
• Discussion of GPS devices on town non-emergency vehicles
• Potential donation of land on Main Street south of Depot Road
• Approval of survey on White Rock Trail/Town Property on Mountain Road
• Review of proposed articles for Annual Town Meeting

The Hatfield Select Board approved a $2,400 survey of town property on Mountain Road, and approved transferring $1,917.50 in Notice of Intent fees to the Conservation Revolving Account. They also approved an amendment to the River Valley Growers Host Community Agreement. Discussions included budget presentations, DPW director vacancy, and potential traffic changes, but no final decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved $2,400 survey for White Rock Trail/town property on Mountain Road
• Approved transfer of $1,917.50 from General Fund to Conservation Revolving Account
• Approved amendment to River Valley Growers Host Community Agreement
• Approved January 28, 2025 meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss proposed traffic and parking improvements including no parking on Main Street at Billings Way and angled parking outside Town Hall. They will also consider a potential donation of land on Main Street south of Depot Road and an amendment to the River Valley Growers Host Community Agreement. Department budget presentations from the Historical Commission and Building Inspector, as well as a DPW director vacancy, are also on the agenda.

• Proposed traffic and parking improvements: no parking on Main Street at Billings Way, angled parking outside Town Hall
• Potential donation of land on Main Street south of Depot Road
• Amendment to River Valley Growers Host Community Agreement
• Approval of survey on White Rock Trail/Town Property on Mountain Road from Northeast Survey
• Transfer of Notice of Intent fees from General Fund to Conservation Revolving Account

School Committee

The School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee will meet in executive session to discuss strategy for collective bargaining and negotiations with nonunion personnel. The meeting includes no public discussion items beyond the call to order and adjournment.

• Executive session to conduct strategy sessions for negotiations with nonunion personnel
• Executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to discuss district mental health, policy regarding entrance age, and superintendent updates. The body will vote on an appointment to the Hatfield 2040 Implementation Committee and a Smith Academy all-school trip to NYC.

• Vote on Smith Academy all-school trip to NYC
• Vote on Hatfield 2040 Implementation Committee appointment
• Discussion on Policy JEB Entrance Age
• Presentation on District Mental Health/SEL and Building Connections
• Executive sessions regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy

Board of Assessors

The Hatfield Board of Assessors will meet on February 10, 2025, to handle routine items including payroll, bills, abatements, and minutes. The board will also convene in executive session to discuss the purchase, exchange, or value of real property. No other significant decisions or public hearings are noted on the agenda.

• Executive session under MGL Ch30A Sec21 #6 for real property discussion
• Motor Vehicle and Excise Abatements
• Real Estate Abatements Due Date
• Payroll and Bill Schedule approvals

Capital Improvement Planning Committee

The Capital Improvement Planning Committee will meet to approve minutes from January 16, 2025, and then meet with school representatives to review the school department's capital requests. They will also review an updated spreadsheet of all capital requests across town departments. Any unanticipated business may be discussed.

• Approve minutes from January 16, 2025 meeting
• Meet with school representatives to review school department capital requests
• Review updated spreadsheet of all capital requests

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss the development of the FY 2026 budget. The session will focus on reviewing department budgets.

• FY 2026 budget development
• Discussion of department budgets

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Section 3.4.4 of the town's zoning by-laws regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. The board will also review an ANR application from Joe Czajkowski for a parcel at 55 Depot Road and discuss a DLTA Grant Application. Assistant Planner Isabella Yeager will provide updates. The meeting is scheduled for February 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM.

• Public hearing on amendment to Section 3.4.4 Accessory Dwelling Units of the Town Zoning By-Laws
• ANR application by Joe Czajkowski for 55 Depot Road (Parcel ID #205-29.2-0)
• Discussion of DLTA Grant Application
• Recurring updates from Assistant Planner Isabella Yeager

Planning Board

The Hatfield Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed amendment to Section 3.4.4 of the Town Zoning By-Laws regarding Accessory Dwelling Units. The Board will also review an ANR application for a property at 55 Depot Road and discuss a DLTA Grant application. Updates from the Assistant Planner will be provided.

• Public hearing on amendment to Accessory Dwelling Unit zoning by-law (Section 3.4.4)
• ANR application by Joe Czajkowski at 55 Depot Road (Parcel ID#205-29.2-0)
• Discussion of DLTA Grant application
• Updates from Assistant Planner Isabella Yeager

School Committee

The Finance Subcommittee will review the current 24/25 School Choice budget and preview the 25/26 budget. No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and review.

• Review of 24/25 School Choice Budget
• Preview of 25/26 Budget

School Committee

The Finance Subcommittee of the Hatfield School Committee will review the current 2024-2025 school choice budget and preview the proposed 2025-2026 budget. No votes are scheduled; the session is for discussion and information gathering.

• 24/25 School Choice Budget Review presented by Dr. Driscoll
• 25/26 Budget Preview presented by Dr. Driscoll

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing to consider an amendment to section 3.4.4 of the Town Zoning By-Laws. This section specifically concerns Accessory Dwelling Units.

• Public hearing on proposed amendments to Zoning By-Law section 3.4.4 (Accessory Dwelling Units)

The Hatfield Planning Board unanimously approved amendments to the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) section of the Zoning Bylaws, which will be presented for a vote at Town Meeting 2025. The changes include allowing ADUs up to 900 square feet or the footprint of the primary residence (whichever is smaller) by right, removing a 66-foot separation requirement, and adding a provision for design standards in historic districts. The board also endorsed an ANR plan for a property at 55 Depot Rd, confirming it does not require subdivision approval.

• Approved ADU bylaw amendments for Town Meeting 2025 (unanimous)
• Removed 66-foot separation requirement for ADUs
• Added design standards for ADUs in historic districts
• Endorsed ANR plan for Joe Czaikowski, 55 Depot Rd (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 1/8/25 meeting (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Hatfield Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review and approve minutes, receive reports from the Friends group and the library director, and discuss the status of a fundraising letter. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• Status update on fundraising letter
• Report from Friends of Hatfield Public Library
• Report of the Director

Recreation Commission

The Hatfield Recreation Committee will discuss several operational items including basketball postseason team fees ($150 per team for Sunderland tournament), baseball and softball registration fees and coaches, summer program planning with Lions Club facility rental, and a potential paid recreation department position. The public may participate during the community forum, and minutes will be approved.

• Basketball postseason team fees: $150 per team for Sunderland tournament
• Baseball and softball registration fees, close date, and coach assignments
• Baseball field (HES) prep and maintenance, SA softball field use
• Summer program: dates, directors/staff, Lions Club facility rental, weekly budget forecasting
• Discussion of a paid Recreation Department position

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting covering routine items such as payroll, bills, and minutes. They will consider motor vehicle and excise abatements and set the due date for real estate abatements. The board will also convene in executive session to discuss the purchase or value of real property.

• Motor vehicle and excise abatements to be reviewed
• Real estate abatements due date to be set
• Executive session under MGL Ch. 30A Sec. 21 for property discussion

School Committee

The Finance Subcommittee is meeting to review the 2024/2025 School Choice budget. The committee will also discuss a preview of the 2025/2026 budget.

• 24/25 School Choice Budget Review
• 25/26 Budget Preview

Select Board

The Select Board will hear budget presentations from the Police Department, Council on Aging, and Fire/EMS Departments. The board will also discuss the DPW Director vacancy and the Comprehensive Plan implementation committee.

• Budget presentations for Police, Council on Aging, and Fire/EMS
• Discussion on Fire Chief attendance at a Station Design Conference in Arizona
• DPW Director position vacancy decisions
• Conservation Restriction DCR Review update
• Habitat for Humanity letter of support

The Select Board voted to create the Hatfield 2040 Implementation Committee and appointed members, including town staff and residents. They also approved the Fire Chief's attendance at a station design conference, gave permission for conservation restriction signs, and signed a letter of support for Habitat for Humanity. Budget presentations were heard but no final decisions were made on them.

• Created Hatfield 2040 Implementation Committee (majority vote)
• Appointed members to the Implementation Committee (majority vote)
• Approved Fire Chief's attendance at station design conference in Arizona (majority vote)
• Gave permission for DEM to place conservation restriction signs (majority vote)
• Signed letter of support for Pioneer Valley Habitat for Humanity warehouse (majority vote)
• Approved January 14, 2025 meeting minutes (majority vote)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to discuss payroll, bill schedules, and minutes. The body will consider motor vehicle, excise, and real estate abatements. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the value or acquisition of real property.

• Motor Vehicle and Excise Abatements
• Real Estate (RE) Abatements
• Executive Session regarding the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to hold a conversation regarding the FY 2026 budget. This discussion will include representatives from the School Committee.

• FY 2026 Budget conversation with School Committee Representatives

School Committee

The Finance Subcommittee will meet to preview the 2025-26 school budget. The agenda includes only a budget preview and administrative items. No decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only session.

• Preview of the 2025-26 school budget

Open Space Committee

The Open Space Committee will discuss resubmitting the town's Open Space and Recreation Plan and completing the Chestnut Mountain hiking trail. They will also cover general maintenance of existing trails.

• Resubmittal of Open Space and Recreation Plan
• Completion of Chestnut Mountain hiking trail
• Maintenance of existing trails