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Cultural Council
The Cultural Council will coordinate logistics and a new date for the 2026 Grantee Reception. Members will also discuss the current grant cycle and potential fundraising strategies for the Local Cultural Council.
- 2026 Grantee Reception date and logistics
- 2026 Grant Cycle update
- LCC fundraising strategy discussion
- Recruitment of new members
Select Board
The Select Board will enter executive session to discuss negotiations with the Fire Chief, Planning Director, and LIUNA Professionals union. In open session, they will vote on new employment agreements for the Fire Chief and Planning Director, a collective bargaining agreement, and a contract for the Powder Mill Overlay District design. Other items include licensing for Burrito Rose, a Housing Authority grant amendment, and setting a date for the Fall 2026 Special Town Meeting.
- Approve personnel employment agreements for Fire Chief (FY27-29) and Planning Director (FY27-29)
- Vote on collective bargaining agreement with LIUNA Professionals
- Consider VHB contract for Powder Mill Overlay District Design
- Review Common Victualler License for DJG Restaurants LLC dba Burrito Rose at 2 Digital Way
- Amend Housing Authority Capital Fund Program Grant for Dawn Grove
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will hold its first meeting of the new fiscal year to elect officers, discuss end-of-year budget transfers and reserve funds, and plan goals for the upcoming year including cross-committee communication and key performance indicators.
- Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary
- End of fiscal year budget updates and reserve fund transfers
- Discussion of annual goals including cross-committee communication, multi-year planning, and KPIs
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will discuss and vote on a proposed Food Truck policy. They will also discuss the ongoing Economic Development Strategy and receive updates from various town boards and departments.
- Vote on Food Truck policy
- Discussion on Economic Development Strategy
- MBA update from Lynda Thayer
- Tree/Garden Committee update from Steve Smith
- Planning Department updates from Bill Nemser
Retirement Board
This meeting is for the election of the Fourth Member of the Maynard Retirement Board. Ballots will be tabulated at 11:00 a.m. on September 3, 2026. The election determines who serves from September 3, 2026 to April 1, 2029.
- Election of Fourth Member of the Retirement Board
- Term: Sept 3, 2026 – Apr 1, 2029
- Nomination paper deadline: July 16, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
- Ballot deadline: Sept 3, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
- Ballot tabulation at Town Building, Room 202, 11:00 a.m.
Last 30 days
Housing Authority
The Maynard Housing Authority is holding a public hearing and regular meeting. Key actions include approving the 2026 Capital Fund Program Five Year Action Plan, a budget revision, and an emergency funding award of $373,531 from ARPA.
- 2026 Capital Fund Program Five Year Action Plan
- 667-1 2026 Budget Revision
- ARPA Targeted Award $373,531 for emergency funding
- Facilities assessment at Powdermill Circle
- Federal audit scheduled for July 14th
Roadway Safety and Safe Streets Task Force
The Roadway Safety and Safe Streets Task Force will review 2026 crash data trends, discuss speed monitoring along Parker Street, and update the public on sidewalk audits and intersection safety projects. The group will also review grant applications and discuss future advocacy initiatives.
- Review 2026 crash data and trends
- Discuss speed monitoring project along Parker Street
- Update on sidewalk audit with Walk Massachusetts
- Review intersection audit data for Main and Walnut, Parker and Waltham
- Review shared streets grant application due August 7
Planning Board
The Planning Board will determine whether proposed changes to a project at 2-6 Powder Mill Road—including reduced bedroom count and affordable unit obligation—constitute a minor or major modification to a previously approved special permit and site plan. The board will also review meeting minutes and receive a planning update.
- Determination of minor/major modification for 2-6 Powder Mill Road: applicant ASMC LLC seeks to reduce bedroom count and affordable unit obligation from 2024 special permit
- Building footprint and exterior materials unchanged
Planning Board
The Planning Board will determine if requested changes to a previous special permit are minor or major modifications. The applicant, ASMC LLC, is proposing reductions in the overall bedroom count for the property.
- Determination of Minor/Major Modification for 2-6 Powder Mill Road
- Proposed reduction in bedroom count and structure changes by ASMC LLC
Library Board of Trustees
The Maynard Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to handle routine administrative and operational matters. The agenda is largely procedural, focusing on a stairwell wall and window project update, town counsel edits to the Trustee Handbook, and the Library Director’s annual review. The board will also plan for the library’s 20th building anniversary and hear organizational reports.
- Stairwell wall and window renovation project update
- Trustee Handbook edits reviewed by town counsel
- Library Director annual performance review
- Planning for the library's 20th building anniversary
- Friends of the Library organizational report
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings regarding wetlands protection and local bylaws. The board will review requests for new construction and vegetation management at two residential properties.
- Public hearing for 10 Wisteria Lane: proposed ADU with garage, tree-clearing, and grading
- Public hearing for 7 Euclid Ave: removal of invasive trees and planting native species
- Request for extension of Order of Conditions (DEP#213-0289)
- Informal discussion on vegetation management at Lewis St.
Board of Health
The Maynard Board of Health will discuss and vote on new tobacco regulations and new Solid Waste and Recycling regulations. The meeting also includes a public comment period and a report from the Public Health Director.
- Discussion and vote on new tobacco regulations
- Discussion and possible vote on new Solid Waste and Recycling regulations
- Public Health Director Report
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
- Public Comment
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee will discuss and set goals for the upcoming fiscal year, including cross-committee communication, multi-year planning, and key performance indicators. They will also review committee roles and liaisons, and plan for their first meeting in July. Routine items include approving prior meeting minutes and future agenda planning.
- Review of Finance Committee roles and liaisons for the upcoming fiscal year
- Discussion of annual goals including cross-committee communication, multi-year planning, and KPIs
- Planning for the first fiscal year meeting in July
- Approval of prior meeting minutes
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission is meeting for an off-site inspection of Thomas Street Park. This is a field visit rather than a formal public hearing or business meeting.
- Site visit: Thomas Street Park
School Committee
The School Committee will conduct a second reading of the Superintendent's end-of-year evaluation, then enter executive session to strategize for negotiations with the Superintendent. Following that, they will discuss and possibly vote on Superintendent contracts and salary. The meeting also includes public comments, reports, and a consent agenda.
- Superintendent End of Year Evaluation – Second Read
- Executive Session for nonunion personnel negotiations (Superintendent)
- Superintendent Contracts and Salary discussion and possible vote
- Consent Agenda: Approval of Minutes and Acceptance of Warrant(s)
- Public Comments period (3 minutes per speaker)
Golf Course Advisory Task Force
The task force will hear public comments, compare golf course operations, and review a lease document. They will also approve minutes and discuss member updates.
- Public comment on golf course matters
- Comparison of golf course operations
- Review of lease document
- Approval of meeting minutes
- Committee member updates
Economic Development Committee
The Maynard Economic Development Committee will hear a presentation from the DPW Director on the town's water capacity master plan. The committee will also vote on a food truck policy, discuss removing parking meters, and consider approving names for municipal lots. Updates from various task forces and departments will be provided.
- DPW Director Justin DeMarco presents Master Plan for Maynard's Water Capacity
- Vote on finalizing the Food Truck policy
- Discussion on removal of parking meters
- Approval of naming Municipal lots to be brought to Select Board
- Marketing Task Force update
Tree Committee
The committee is reviewing current tree planting projects and planning future street tree prioritization. Members will also discuss the status of the Tree City USA designation and updates to the Florida Road park planting.
- Glenwood Project review
- Teaching allee expansion update
- Florida Road park planting
- Coolidge park walkthrough planning
- Trail of Flowers plaques and Arboretum incorporation
Select Board
The Select Board will discuss a body worn camera program for the police department, including contracts with EOPPS and Axon Enterprises. They will also consider opting into state law allowing social consumption of cannabis, new busking rules, and temporary alcohol serving hours. Other items include a Green Meadow School building project update and several July 4th events.
- Police body camera contracts (EOPPS and Axon) – dollar amounts not specified
- Cannabis social consumption opt-in consideration
- Busking policy proposal
- Block party on Sunset Road for July 4
- Water rules and regulations update
Green Meadow Building Committee
The Green Meadow Building Finance Subcommittee will review and vote on a change order for painting the gymnasium center court logo and on an add-service agreement for environmental consulting. They will also receive a contingency status report and approve prior minutes.
- Approve prior meeting minutes
- Receive contingency status report update
- Vote on proposal change order #078 for paint at gymnasium center court logo
- Vote on MVG add-service for environmental consulting services
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the Powder Mill Sewer Pump Upgrades with conditions including a frac-out contingency plan. The Commission also issued a negative determination for a driveway reconstruction at 18 Hillside Street and determined that proposed changes at 2-6 Powder Mill Road constitute a minor amendment requiring a public hearing.
- Approved Powder Mill Sewer Pump Upgrades with conditions (unanimous)
- Issued negative determination for 18 Hillside Street driveway reconstruction (unanimous)
- Determined changes at 2-6 Powder Mill Road are a minor amendment (unanimous)
- Approved May 26, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Finance Committee
The committee debriefed on the Annual Town Meeting and discussed goals for the upcoming fiscal year, including future budget modeling and enterprise fund analysis. No substantive decisions were made; the only vote was to adjourn.