Maynard public meetings in 2024

Retirement Board

The Maynard Retirement Board holds a regular meeting to approve routine items including transfers of deductions for two employees to the Worcester Regional Retirement System, a survivor benefit, payroll and vendor warrants, and new members. The board also discusses PERAC memos on an FY26 appropriation questionnaire and cybersecurity training.

• Approve Transfer of Deductions for Eric Smith to Worcester Regional Retirement System
• Approve Transfer of Deductions for Daniel George to Worcester Regional Retirement System
• Approve Option D Survivor Benefit for Kristal Worthington, effective 10/4/2024
• Accept new members: John Rumsey (DPW Water/Sewer Operator) and Samantha McGrath (Police Dispatcher)
• PERAC Memo #29/2024 FY26 Appropriation Questionnaire and #30/2024 Cybersecurity Training

The Maynard Retirement Board approved several routine financial and administrative items, including a $2,000,000 transfer from Boston Advisors Equities to PRIM Core Fixed Income, payroll and deduction warrants, and new member enrollments. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved minutes of Nov 26, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of deductions for Eric Smith to Worcester Regional Retirement System (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of deductions for Daniel George to Worcester Regional Retirement System (unanimous)
• Approved Option D Survivor Benefit for Kristal Worthington effective 10/4/2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Dec 31, 2024 payroll warrant of $382,591.50 (unanimous)
• Approved Dec 31, 2024 deductions warrant of $60,052.68 (unanimous)
• Approved Dec 31, 2024 cash disbursements warrant of $91,884.37 (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000,000 transfer from Boston Advisors Equities to PRIM Core Fixed Income (unanimous)

Select Board

The Budget Sub-Committee and Capital Planning Committee are meeting to discuss financial cycles. The agenda includes reviews of FY24 closing, FY25 status, and FY26 budget development.

• FY24 Closing
• FY25 Status
• FY26 Budget Development

The Select Board's Budget Sub-Committee met remotely to review FY25 expenditures and FY26 projections. No formal votes were taken; the session was informational. Key updates included a $133,778 increase in the FY26 pension assessment, a $200K projection for the Interim Senior Center RFP, and a preliminary plan to allocate $1.35M in free cash for FY26, with $550K remaining unallocated.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; session was informational
• Reviewed FY25 expenditures as of November 30, 2024
• Discussed FY26 revenue projections, to be re-examined in January
• Noted FY26 pension assessment increase of $133,778 (about 4%)
• Planned $1.35M free cash allocation for FY26, including $300K for snow and ice, $250K for OPM DPW facility project, $60K for police cruiser
• Scheduled next meeting for January 22, 2025 at 6:30 pm

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will provide updates on several local projects and discuss the preservation of historic town records. The body will also review research regarding the Powdermill and Papermill and address CPC status and final reports.

• Project updates on Watering Trough, Amory Grove, Fall Lecture series, and Alumni Field House
• Research on Powdermill and Papermill
• Preservation of historic town records and new town clerk
• CPC forms for status and final reports

The Maynard Historical Commission met on December 17, 2024, and approved the minutes from the November 19th meeting. No formal decisions were made on current items or new business; all items were reports or discussions. The commission discussed the Amory Grove sign revision, the completed Lorenzo Maynard watering trough relocation, the Coolidge School/Civico renovation naming suggestion, and potential historical signage restoration projects.

• Approved minutes of November 19th meeting (unanimous)

Capital Planning Committee

The committee will vote on previous meeting notes and then focus on building scenarios for capital projects using free cash and debt funding. These scenarios are used to prioritize and fund capital improvements. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Build Free Cash Scenarios for capital projects
• Build Debt Funded Scenarios for capital projects
• Vote on previous meeting minutes

The committee reviewed six free cash funding scenarios for capital projects, ranging from $500K to $1.5M, and discussed which items each would fund. No final decisions were made on these scenarios; debt-funded scenarios were tabled until the next meeting. The committee also discussed potential overrides for school operations, senior center, and Deputy Fire Chief.

• Approved December 4, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Reviewed free cash scenarios 1-6 for capital projects (no vote)
• Tabled debt-funded scenarios until next meeting
• Discussed potential overrides for school operations, senior center, Deputy Fire Chief (no action)

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review the UMass study 'Aging in Maynard: A Community Needs Assessment' and develop recommendations for the council and the town. Project updates and public comment are also on the agenda.

• Review of UMass study 'Aging in Maynard: A Community Needs Assessment'
• Development of recommendations for the Council on Aging and Town of Maynard
• Project updates as time permits
• Public comment period

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee will receive and discuss the FY26 District Budget Presentation, with a possible vote. The agenda also includes public comments, subcommittee reports, and consent agenda items (minutes and warrants). All items may be voted on.

• FY26 District Budget Presentation (60 min; possible vote)
• Public Comments (15 min) and Urgent Business (5 min)
• Consent Agenda: acceptance of minutes and warrants
• Chair’s Report and Subcommittee Reports

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a Memorandum of Agreement with IAFF Local 1947 and plan for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding Eversource pole installation and the scheduling of the 2025 Annual Town Election and Meeting.

• Public Hearing: Eversource pole installation on Bancroft Street
• Memorandum of Agreement for FY25-27 with IAFF Local 1947 Fire Fighters Union
• Order of Taking for permanent sewer easements at Powder Mill Sewer Pump Station
• MacDonald Development: 1 Summer Street Closing
• Home Rule Petition Act H. 3930 regarding Special Officers

The Maynard Select Board approved several key items, including permanent sewer easements for the Powder Mill Pump Station upgrade, a Memorandum of Agreement with the IAFF Local 1947 fire union, and the sale of 1 Summer Street to MacDonald Development. The board also set dates for the 2025 Annual Town Election and Town Meeting, and approved a revised Home Rule Petition for special officers.

• Approved permanent sewer easements for 10, 11, 12 Ethelyn Circle, 70 and 76 Powder Mill Road, and 11 Pine Hill Road (5-0)
• Approved $14,300 in damages for the eminent domain taking (5-0)
• Approved sale of 1 Summer Street to MacDonald Development for $101,001 (5-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with IAFF Local 1947 for FY25-27 (5-0)
• Set Annual Town Election for May 6, 2025 and Town Meeting for May 19, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved revised Home Rule Petition Act H. 3930 for special officers (5-0)
• Approved Eversource pole installation on Bancroft/Elmwood Streets (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda including Menorah Lighting, billiards license, and fire station TV donation (5-0)

Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force

The Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force will meet to finalize a needs assessment spreadsheet, discuss a memo recommendation to the Select Board, schedule a public meeting, and discuss the RFP process for waste services. The board may vote on the consent agenda approving the December 3 meeting minutes. Other items include scheduling future meetings.

• Finalize needs assessment spreadsheet
• Discussion of memo recommendation to Select Board
• Scheduling public meeting
• Discussion of RFP process
• Approval of December 3 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board is holding a continued public hearing regarding a site plan modification for a multifamily residential property. The board will also review a memo response for 50 Old Marlboro Road and receive a PMOD update.

• Public hearing for 12 Bancroft Street site plan modifications to meet National Park Service historical standards
• Proposed modifications to public improvements in the park area adjacent to 12 Bancroft Street
• Memo response to ZBA2408 regarding 50 Old Marlboro Road
• PMOD Update

The Maynard Planning Board voted 4-0 to approve modifications to the 2020 site plan/special permit for the multifamily residential property at 12 Bancroft Street. The changes include landscape updates to meet National Park Service standards, relocation of an ADA parking space, removal of a defunct playground slide, and a $2,200 donation to the tree fund. The board also discussed a special permit application for a commercial farm at 50 Old Marlboro Road but took no action, requesting more details.

• Closed public hearing for 12 Bancroft Street site plan modification (4-0)
• Approved site plan modifications for 12 Bancroft Street with conditions (4-0)
• Required $2,200 donation to tree fund before certificate of occupancy
• Determined public park amenity modifications not required for certificate of occupancy
• Adjourned meeting (4-0)

Housing Authority

The Maynard Housing Authority will consider approving the FY2025 budget letter from EOHLC, the FY2025 Capital Improvement Plan, and two Public Housing Notices. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and bill warrants.

• Motion to approve Regular Session Minutes of October 28, 2024
• FY2025 Budget approval letter from EOHLC
• Capital Improvement Plan FY 2025 – approved
• Public Housing Notice 2024-22 and 2024-23
• Bill warrants

The Maynard Housing Authority approved the minutes from October 28, 2024, and reviewed several financial items. The 667-1 and MRVP budgets were approved by EOHLC, as was the Capital Improvement Plan for Formula Funding. The board discussed a 7.5% increase in property, boiler, machinery, and crime insurance costs, and a new funding opportunity for unit upgrades. All bills and warrants were reviewed and executed.

• Approved minutes from October 28, 2024 (4-0)
• Reviewed EOHLC approval of 667-1 and MRVP budgets
• Reviewed EOHLC approval of Capital Improvement Plan for Formula Funding
• Discussed 7.5% insurance cost increase for policy period 11/17/24-11/17/25
• Discussed PHN 2024-23 funding for unit upgrades (approx. $12,000)
• Reviewed and executed all bills and warrants

School Committee

The School Committee will hear budget requests from principals and a presentation on the FY26 district budget. The agenda also includes a Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) update, subcommittee reports, and public comments. The committee may vote on consent agenda items such as minutes and warrants.

• School budget requests from principals (presentation/discussion)
• FY26 district budget presentation (presentation/discussion)
• MSBA update on school building projects
• Consent agenda including minutes and warrant acceptance (vote required)
• Public comments (limited to 3 minutes per speaker)

By-law Committee

The By-law Committee will review and vote on proposed changes to By-laws Chapter 4 and Chapter 9 concerning the Council On-Aging. The meeting is held remotely via Zoom with no in-person attendance. Other agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes and a chairman's report.

• Proposed changes to By-laws Chapter 4 and Chapter 9 regarding Council On-Aging

The committee approved the September 12, 2024 meeting minutes 3-0. They discussed proposed changes to By-laws Chapters 4 and 9, including increasing the Council on Aging (COA) membership from 5 to 7, but no warrant article was submitted in time for town meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved September 12, 2024 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Council on Aging

The Maynard Council on Aging Board will discuss the UMass study 'Aging in Maynard,' consider a warrant to enlarge the board, and receive updates on the Holiday Parade and interim senior center development. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior minutes.

• Discussion of UMass study 'Aging in Maynard'
• Warrant for enlarging the COA Board
• COA responsibilities for Interim Senior Center development
• Maynard Holiday Parade and Village update

The Council on Aging reviewed and amended its interim needs document for the senior center, making specific changes to space requirements, accessibility, and design details. The board also discussed presenting the RFP to the Select Board next week and preparing for the January 20 Select Board meeting. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only vote was to approve the November minutes.

• Approved amended November 12 minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed changes to interim senior center specifications, including adding 2 vans and 4 handicap spaces, reducing parking to 40 spaces at peak times
• Agreed to remove 'ample natural light' from specifications
• Agreed to reword fit-out/build-out costs section to keep costs in lease, using $50,000 state earmark
• Agreed to change offices from three to four or more small offices
• Agreed to remove 'tables for puzzles' from lounge/meeting room
• Agreed to delete 'range/oven' and 'sufficient counter space' from small kitchen description
• Agreed to remove outdoor patio from specifications

ADA Commission

The ADA Commission will meet to review the FY2026 ADA Improvement Grant and discuss responses to letters sent to the select board. The commission may also vote on the October 8, 2024 meeting minutes.

• FY2026 ADA Improvement Grant
• Response to letters sent to select board
• Mr. Bresnick’s request regarding parking

The Maynard ADA Commission approved the minutes from its October 8, 2024 meeting. Members discussed the FY 2026 ADA Improvement Grant, including a potential free self-evaluation through a regional planning commission, and reviewed responses from the Selectboard regarding accessible parking changes on Main and Elmwood Streets. They also discussed a resident's parking concerns and agreed to use the term 'accessible parking' instead of 'handicapped parking.' No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved minutes of October 8, 2024 (unanimous)
• Discussed FY 2026 ADA Improvement Grant application process
• Discussed Selectboard approval for accessible parking changes on Main and Elmwood Streets
• Agreed to use 'accessible parking' instead of 'handicapped parking'
• Discussed Mr. Bresnick's parking concerns and planned follow-up meeting

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a brief open session for miscellaneous matters and public comment before entering executive session. The closed session is to review and vote on FY2025 Real Estate Tax Exemption applications. The board will not reconvene in open session afterward.

• Review and vote on FY2025 Real Estate Tax Exemption applications in executive session

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider a special permit to add a dwelling unit to a property on Hillside Street and a site plan modification for 12 Bancroft Street. The board will also discuss the 2025 Town Meeting timeline and Accessory Dwelling Unit by-laws.

• Special Permit request for 14-16 Hillside Street to add one dwelling unit for a total of three
• Public Hearing for 12 Bancroft Street site plan modification regarding landscape and park improvements
• Discussion of 2025 Town Meeting Provisional Timeline
• Update on Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) By-Law

The Maynard Planning Board closed the public hearing and approved a special permit for a three-unit multifamily dwelling at 14-16 Hillside Street, with conditions including five parking spots, Conservation Commission approval, a revised landscape plan, and dark sky compliant lighting. The board also continued the public hearing for a site plan modification at 12 Bancroft Street to December 17, 2024, and approved the November 12, 2024 meeting minutes with minor corrections.

• Approved special permit for 3-unit dwelling at 14-16 Hillside St. (4-0)
• Continued public hearing for 12 Bancroft St. site plan modification to Dec. 17 (5-0)
• Approved November 12, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)

Library Board of Trustees

The Maynard Public Library Board of Trustees will review November minutes and hear the director's report on the first FY25 State Aid Award and FY26 budget update. They will discuss the Northeast stairwell and wall project with Capital Planning Committee member Ben Zauski. Other items include programs, building and grounds updates, and the Friends of the Library report.

• Discussion of Northeast stairwell and wall project with Capital Planning Committee member Ben Zauski
• First FY25 State Aid Award
• FY26 budget update
• Study-pod update
• Recycling and trash enclosure update

The Library Board of Trustees met on December 10, 2024, and approved the November 19 minutes as amended. The director reported the first FY25 state aid check of $16,315.81, and the FY26 budget was adjusted to $680,362. The Friends of the Library approved a $15,000 donation to the Library Gift Fund, plus annual $7,000 releases, and increased adult programming budget by $400.

• Approved November 19, 2024 minutes as amended
• Signed warrants
• Approved $5,838 recycling and trash enclosure repair (Arrow Fence, middle option)
• Friends approved $15,000 donation to Library Gift Fund
• Friends approved $400 increase to adult programming budget (now $6,000 annually)
• Friends approved $100 for volunteer gift cards

Finance Committee

The Maynard Finance Committee will hold a remote meeting to discuss debt service and override exploration, future planning and forecasting, and routine agenda items such as approving prior meeting minutes and member updates. The meeting follows Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A and is conducted via Zoom as allowed by House Bill 58.

The Finance Committee held a remote meeting on Dec 9, 2024, to discuss debt service, override exploration, and future planning. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was discussion-only.

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee Budget Subcommittee is meeting to discuss the current FY25 budget, including approved warrants, revenue opportunities or expense reductions, and facilities updates such as bleachers. They will also begin planning for the FY26 budget, review the budget calendar, and consider a transfer from the HVAC reserve fund.

• FY25 budget discussions: approved warrants, revenue/expense reductions, facilities upgrades (bleachers)
• FY26 budget planning and calendar review
• HVAC Reserve Fund Transfer under consideration
• Upcoming budget events: FY26 Superintendent Budget Request presentations on Dec 12 and Dec 17 with a vote on Dec 17

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee Policy Subcommittee is meeting to discuss and review several district policies, including library materials selection, student conduct on buses, vocational-technical education admissions, school choice, flag policies, social media, and homework. No votes or decisions are indicated on the agenda item list.

• IJL/IJLA – Library Materials Selection and Adoption / Library Resources
• JFA – Admission Policy for Vocational Technical Education Programs
• JFBB – School Choice policy review
• IJNDD – Social Media Policy review
• IKB – Homework Policy review

Senior Center Committee

The Maynard Senior Center Committee will discuss the Select Board's December 3 meeting regarding a short-term lease and a draft Request for Proposals (RFP). The meeting also includes acceptance of prior minutes and public comments. No decisions are listed on the agenda; discussion is limited to the working group report.

• Discussion of Select Board meeting on 12/3 regarding short-term lease and draft RFP

The Senior Center Committee discussed the Select Board's informal support for starting the RFP process to lease space for an interim senior center. The Council on Aging will draft specifications, with no timeline set yet. The committee approved prior minutes and adjourned without other substantive decisions.

• Approved 11/21/2024 meeting minutes (6-0, one abstention)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Community Preservation Committee

The Maynard Community Preservation Committee will meet remotely via Zoom. The agenda includes review and approval of previous minutes, correspondence, and project business such as finalizing questions for applicants and scheduling meetings with them. The meeting is largely administrative with no specific project or funding decisions listed.

• Review and approve minutes from previous meeting
• Review and finalize questions for applicants
• Discuss updates on ongoing projects
• Schedule next regular meeting for December 20

Capital Planning Committee

The Maynard Capital Planning Committee will meet to approve previous meeting notes and receive project updates. No specific projects or funding decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is largely procedural.

• Voting on approval of previous meeting's notes
• Discussion of project updates (no details provided)

Select Board

The Maynard Select Board will discuss police chief succession planning and a lease with Mill & Main for the Green Meadow School construction laydown area. They will also review holiday parking enforcement, a sculpture installation on the ARRT, and begin planning for the Fiscal Year 2026 budget.

• Police Chief Succession Planning: Deliberation
• Green Meadow School Building Project: Lease with Mill & Main for construction laydown area
• Sculpture Installation on ARRT
• Holiday Parking Enforcement
• Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Planning

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet for routine approvals and then enter executive session to vote on FY2025 Real Estate Tax Exemption applications. Open session items include approving minutes from October 22, 2024, and signing two motor vehicle excise commitments (2024-05 and 2024-06). The board will also vote on monthly motor vehicle excise abatements for October and November 2024. The board will not reconvene in open session after the executive session.

• Vote and sign Motor Vehicle Excise Commitments 2024-05 and 2024-06
• Vote and sign monthly Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements for October and November 2024
• Executive session to review and vote on FY2025 Real Estate Tax Exemption applications
• Approval of minutes from October 22, 2024 meeting

Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force

The Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and discuss next steps for a needs assessment. Members will review a draft needs assessment spreadsheet, discuss a memo recommendation to the Select Board, and begin planning a public meeting and the RFP process for future services.

• Approval of November 19 regular session minutes
• Review and approval of needs assessment spreadsheet
• Discussion of memo recommendation to Select Board
• Scheduling a public meeting
• Discussion of RFP process

Sustainability Committee

The committee will discuss its internal governance, including the need for a new co-chair and membership recruitment. The meeting also includes reviews of the Climate Sustainability Action Plan, MVP 2.0, and a grants matrix.

• Review of committee governance and co-chair vacancy
• Discussion of Climate Sustainability Action Plan
• Review of MVP 2.0
• Review of Grants Matrix

Recreation Commission

The Maynard Recreation Commission will hold a regular meeting on December 2, 2024, to discuss the Ski Program, consider a new member applicant (Alex Duncan), review programs, and conduct a financial account review. The agenda also includes public comment, approval of prior meeting minutes, and correspondence. The meeting is largely procedural with routine business items.

• Discussion of Ski Program
• New member applicant Alex Duncan
• Financial Account Review
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss final revisions to solid waste regulations. The agenda also includes updates on properties at 29 Maple Street and 140 Great Road.

• Solid Waste Final Revision Discussion
• Update on 29 Maple Street
• Update on 140 Great Road
• Briefing from MetroWest Shared Public Health Services

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing regarding a special permit to increase the number of dwelling units at 14-16 Hillside Street. The board will also consider a request to redistribute property portions between Old Marlboro Road and Parker Street.

• Public hearing for 14-16 Hillside Street to renovate a two-family dwelling into four dwelling units
• Approval Not Required (ANR) request by Jon R. Allan to redistribute property from 59B Old Marlboro Road to 177 Parker Street and two adjacent lots

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will meet to approve retiree payroll, vendor warrants, and bank reconciliations. The board will also consider the admission of two new members to the retirement system.

• Acceptance of new members Zachary Boerman (School Paraprofessional) and Hannah Connerney (Public Safety Dispatcher)
• Approval of retiree payroll and deductions warrants
• Approval of regular vendor warrant
• Quarterly update from Boston Advisors
• Review of PERAC Memos #27/2024 and #28/2024 regarding return to service and violent assault disability

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will determine whether a request to modify overnight commercial vehicle storage hours at 1 Powder Mill Road (BP Gas Station) qualifies as a major or minor modification to the existing special permit. The board will also approve minutes from the October 21, 2024 meeting and receive an update on the Residential Zoning Group.

• Determination of major vs. minor modification for truck return hours at 1 Powder Mill Road BP Gas Station (applicant Wooseok Chang)
• Approval of ZBA minutes from 10.21.2024
• Planning update: Residential Zoning Group

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss a potential Reserve Fund Transfer Request from Maynard Public Schools, debrief the Joint Board meeting from November 12, and hold a future planning discussion with Capcom guests. Routine items include approving minutes and updates.

• Potential Reserve Fund Transfer Request from Maynard Public Schools
• Debrief of Joint Board November 12 meeting
• Future planning, modeling, and forecasting discussion with Capcom guests
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee will hear from Representative Kate Hogan on school funding issues, including AMSA and Assabet enrollment and funding inequities. The committee may vote on MSBA proprietary items, receive a literacy update from Green Meadow and Fowler schools, and review the FY25 Q1 financial report. They will also conduct a second reading of the mask-wearing protocol and receive an overview of DLS Proposition 2½ override types.

• Representative Kate Hogan discussion on AMSA and Assabet enrollments and funding inequities
• Possible vote on MSBA proprietary items
• FY25 Q1 Financial Report to School Committee
• Policy 2nd Read: EBCFA Mask Wearing Protocol
• Overview of DLS Proposition 2½ Override Types

Senior Center Committee

The Maynard Senior Center Committee will meet remotely on November 21, 2024, to review a presentation given to the Select Board on November 19, 2024, and receive updates from the Real Estate and Finance Working Groups, including a brief discussion about MayCal.

Retirement Board

The Maynard Retirement Board will consider routine administrative items including approval of previous meeting minutes, a quarterly update from Boston Advisors, approval of payroll and vendor warrants, and acceptance of new members Melissa Pelletier (Town Clerk) and Dylan Sullivan (DPW Laborer). The board will also review PERAC memos regarding return-to-service changes and violent assault disability.

• Quarterly update from Boston Advisors
• Approve retiree payroll and deductions warrants and regular vendor warrant
• Accept new members Melissa Pelletier (Town Clerk) and Dylan Sullivan (DPW Laborer)
• Review PERAC Memo #27/2024 on Return to Service and Memo #28/2024 on Violent Assault Disability
• Discuss MACRS Fall Conference and December meeting scheduling

Economic Development Committee

The Maynard Economic Development Committee will review updates on local initiatives, including a proposed Economic Development Initiative Fund, business roundtables, and community events like the Holiday Village and Parade. Members will also hear reports from subcommittees and working groups, such as the Marketing Task Force and Planning Department.

• Discussion on establishing an Economic Development Initiative Fund
• Planning for the 2nd Annual Economic Development Awards Brunch (nomination requests)
• Business Owners Round Table planning
• Holiday Village and Parade scheduled for December 8th
• KVC Builders Open House on November 21st (4:30-6 PM)

Community Preservation Committee

The Maynard Community Preservation Committee will meet to evaluate and review applications (NOIs and final applications), discuss progress on the Maynard Golf Course conservation restriction, and receive financial report updates. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and administrative items. No specific dollar amounts or project proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Evaluation of applications (NOIs)
• Review of final applications
• Progress update on Maynard Golf Course conservation restriction
• Financial report updates
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

North Central Climate Change Coalition

The North Central Climate Change Coalition (NC4) will meet remotely to discuss several items including a federal Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG), a proposed farmer/land match bill, and survey results. The coalition will also deliberate on the potential consequences of the upcoming federal administration change for climate change efforts. All items are for discussion only; no formal votes are scheduled.

• Discussion of EECBG Grant
• Discussion of Farmer/land match Bill
• Review of survey results and FFIO actions
• Discussion of Federal Administration Change and Climate Change consequences
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will discuss updates on several local projects and research initiatives. The body will also review updates to the commission's website regarding historic sites and lectures.

• Project updates on the watering trough and Amory Grove
• Update on the Alumni Field House
• Research on Powdermill and Papermill including a meeting with Bill Nemser
• Discussion regarding Coolidge apartments
• Review of website updates covering MACRIS and historic roads

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will present a report to the Select Board regarding its recommendation for an interim senior center. Board members may provide input or participate in deliberations.

• Recommendation report for an Interim Senior Center

Select Board

The Maynard Select Board will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a contract with Newport Construction Corp. for the Fiscal Year 2025 Town Pavement Project, a license transfer for Maynard Pizza and Bar, and planning for the FY2026 budget and the Green Meadow School building project. The board will also review police chief succession planning involving Deputy Chief Christopher Trioano and appoint Chris Kline to the Planning Board. The meeting includes a consent agenda for 2025 alcohol license renewals and various correspondence items.

• Contract with Newport Construction Corp. for FY2025 Town Pavement Project
• Amended on-premise all alcohol license transfer for Maynard Pizza and Bar, 149 Main Street
• Appointment of Chris Kline to Planning Board as full member
• Police chief succession planning: Deputy Chief Christopher Trioano
• Green Meadow School Building Project status update

Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force

The Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force will review and vote on a needs assessment spreadsheet, receive an update on cost estimates for cart procurement, and discuss the RFP process. They will also plan next steps for presenting the plan to other town boards.

• Review and approval of needs assessment spreadsheet
• Update on cost estimates for cart procurement
• Discussion of RFP process for waste/recycling carts
• Planning presentation of plan to other town boards

Library Board of Trustees

The Maynard Public Library Board of Trustees will review the FY26 budget request, hear updates on a study pod and building projects (entrance door handles, landscape, northeast stairwell/wall), and discuss holiday hours and upcoming programs.

• FY26 Budget Request discussion
• Study-pod update
• Entrance door handle replacements
• Landscape project at the library
• Northeast stairwell and wall project

Green Meadow Building Committee

The committee will receive updates on the project schedule, budget, and early site package. They will vote on a bid hosting services proposal from BidDocs Online, a license agreement for construction laydown and parking at the Mill & Main parking lot, and a radon mitigation scope.

• Vote on BidDocs Online proposal for bid hosting services
• Vote on license agreement for construction laydown and parking at Mill & Main parking lot
• Vote on radon mitigation scope
• Project schedule and budget updates
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will meet to perform a hand count tally of ballots from the November 5, 2024, State Election. This process includes Federal Write-In Ballots returned by mail from outside the United States.

• Hand count tally of overseas ballots postmarked by November 5 and received by November 15

Capital Planning Committee

The Maynard Capital Planning Committee will meet remotely on November 14, 2024 to vote on previous meeting notes, review the Quad Board meeting, receive project updates, and conduct prioritization. The agenda is procedural with no specific projects or dollar amounts listed.

• Voting on previous meeting's notes
• Quad Board Meeting Review
• Project Updates
• Prioritizing capital projects

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet to review several policies including non-discrimination, harassment, retaliation, Title IX procedures, and face coverings. They will also prioritize the list of other policies to review this year. This is a subcommittee meeting, so items are under discussion for potential recommendation to the full committee.

• Review of AC – Non-Discrimination Policy Including Harassment And Retaliation
• Review of AC-R – Non-Discrimination Policy Including Harassment And Retaliation (procedures)
• Review of ACA – Non-discrimination On The Basis Of Sex
• Review of ACAB – Sexual & Sex-Based Harassment And Retaliation
• Review of EBCFA - Face Coverings policy

Affordable Housing Trust Board

The Maynard Affordable Housing Trust will meet to review ongoing projects and housing opportunities. The board will discuss the annual funding application to the Community Preservation Committee and the third round of the Rental Assistance Program.

• Annual application to Maynard CPC for funding
• Rental Assistance Program – Round 3
• Review and update on ongoing projects

Council on Aging

The Maynard Council on Aging will discuss and potentially endorse a proposal concept for a new Senior Center, review the UMass 'Aging in Maynard' study strategy, and plan for the Holiday Parade. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and director's report.

• Endorsement of proposal concept for new Senior Center
• Strategy for using UMass study 'Aging in Maynard'
• Maynard Holiday Parade and Village planning
• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2024
• Director's report on ongoing programs

Select Board

The Select Board, Finance Committee, School Committee, and Capital Planning Committee hold a joint meeting to review fiscal conditions and planning for FY26. Presentations and projections will cover the General Fund development status, Council on Aging, School Department, and capital planning.

• Review of General Fund FY26 Development Status
• Council on Aging fiscal update
• School Department budget presentation
• Capital Planning Committee projections
• Finance Committee fiscal projections and general discussion

ADA Commission

The Maynard ADA Commission will meet to discuss the FY2026 ADA Improvement Grant and review a response to letters sent to the Select Board. The meeting includes public comment, reports, and approval of previous minutes. No voting items are specified beyond the consent agenda and other matters properly brought before the board.

• Discussion of FY2026 ADA Improvement Grant
• Review of response from letters sent to Select Board
• Approval of minutes from October 8, 2024

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue two public hearings from October: a special permit for a Domino's Pizza fast-food restaurant at 52 Main Street (no drive-thru) and a request to convert 78-80 Main Street from mixed-use to three residential units. The board will also consider a bond release request for the Wisteria Lane Subdivision and receive an update on 12 Bancroft.

• Bond release request by Old Bay Road LLC for work at Wisteria Lane Subdivision
• Continued public hearing for Domino's Pizza special permit at 52 Main Street (no drive-thru)
• Continued public hearing to convert 78-80 Main Street to three housing units (no footprint change)
• Update on 12 Bancroft status

Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force

The Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force will meet to consider approving the October 22 meeting minutes, review a needs assessment spreadsheet, receive an update on cost estimates for cart procurement, discuss the RFP process, and plan next steps for presenting their plan to other town boards. No votes are scheduled on substantive items beyond the consent agenda.

• Approval of October 22 regular session minutes
• Review and approval of needs assessment spreadsheet
• Update on cost estimates for cart procurement
• Discussion of RFP process
• Planning next steps for presentation to other town boards

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee will hold a remote meeting to discuss school funding with Senator Jamie Eldridge, including inequities and AMSA/Assabet enrollments. They will also consider a reserve fund transfer for HVAC repairs at Fowler School, review the Alumni Bleacher Project, and receive updates on MCAS/MAPS and collaborative agreements. Votes may be taken on several agenda items.

• Senator Jamie Eldridge to discuss school funding inequities and AMSA/Assabet enrollments
• Reserve fund transfer request for HVAC 2 at Fowler School
• Alumni Bleacher Project presentation and discussion
• MCAS/MAPS update discussion
• Superintendent Goals discussion with possible vote

Senior Center Committee

This meeting will include working group reports on real estate and finance, focusing on short-term lease space and the MayCal property. The committee will also discuss the recent Quad Board meeting and ways to support the Council on Aging (COA). Public comments will be heard.

• Real Estate and Finance Working Group discuss short-term lease space
• Brief discussion about MayCal property
• General discussion about Quad Board meeting
• Discussion of Senior Center Committee support for COA

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will hold a classification hearing to discuss property tax classifications. No other items are on the agenda.

• Classification hearing on property assessments

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet to evaluate Notices of Intent (NOIs) and draft agreements. The body will also discuss closing out accounts and reviewing unpaid invoices.

• Evaluation of project applications (NOIs)
• Evaluation of draft agreements
• Closing out CPC accounts
• Review of unpaid invoices

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct a public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 tax classification, including votes on a classification shift and residential and small commercial exemptions. The board will also consider a Local Initiative Program application for affordable housing units at The Calvin (12 Bancroft Street), review the FY2026 budget preview from the Fire Department, and discuss planning for the Senior Center and Green Meadow School Building Project. Consent agenda items include a cemetery deed and a WinterFest event use of town property.

• Public hearing on FY2025 tax classification with votes on classification shift, residential exemption, and small commercial exemption
• Local Initiative Program application for Local Action Units at The Calvin, 12 Bancroft Street
• FY2026 budget presentation by Maynard Fire Department Deputy Chief
• Senior Center planning and Green Meadow School Building Project status update
• Petition for special legislation for Maynard Corner Store at 49 Waltham Street

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss a potential reserve fund transfer request from Maynard Public Schools. They will also plan a joint board meeting scheduled for November 12 and hold a general discussion on future planning and public education. Routine items include approving prior meeting minutes and receiving updates from the Chair and members.

• Potential Reserve Fund Transfer Request from Maynard Public Schools
• Joint Board Meeting Planning for Nov 12
• Future planning and public education discussion

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars will vote to designate Town Clerk Melissa L. Pelletier to perform the post-election audit of the November 5, 2024 election, if selected by the Secretary of State's Office. The meeting also includes adjournment.

• Designation of Town Clerk Melissa L. Pelletier for post-election audit of November 5, 2024 election, if chosen by Secretary of State's Office

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is giving notice that early voted ballots will be opened, removed from envelopes, and deposited in advance, as allowed by state regulations. Processing will take place on Friday, November 1 at 12:00 PM in specified rooms at Town Hall. No results will be announced until after polls close on November 5.

• Ballots processed at Michael J Gianotis Meeting Room (No. 201), Finance Conference Room (No. 202), and Town Administrator Conference Room (No. 198)
• Cites Massachusetts Early Voting Regulations 950 CMR 47.12 and Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022
• Processing occurs on Friday, November 1 at 12:00 PM
• Results will be added to election day results and posted after polls close on November 5

Board of Health

The Board of Health will hold a public hearing regarding 29 Maple Street under Massachusetts State Sanitary Code (105 CMR 410.000). The agenda also includes appointing Melissa L. Pelletier as Burial Agent and approving meeting minutes.

• Public hearing for 29 Maple Street, Maynard, regarding minimum fitness for human habitation standards
• Appointment of Melissa L. Pelletier as Burial Agent
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Public comments and public health nurse updates

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk is conducting a public test of the ICP Vote Tabulators starting at 9:00 AM on October 29, 2024, in preparation for the November 5, 2024 State (Presidential) Election. The test will continue on subsequent days until complete.

• Testing of ICP Vote Tabulators at 9:00 AM on Oct. 29 in the Town Clerk's Office, Town Hall, 195 Main Street

Green Meadow Building Committee

The Green Meadow Building Committee will review and vote on the MSBA 90% Construction Documents Submission, a key milestone for the project. They will also consider an add-service proposal for structural engineering for a PV canopy foundation. Additional agenda items include updates on the project schedule, budget, early site package, and contractor prequalification.

• Vote on MSBA 90% Construction Documents Submission
• Vote on MVG Add-Service Proposal for Structural Engineering Services for PV Canopy Foundation at Retaining Wall
• Project Budget Update
• Early Site Package Update
• General Contractor and Filed Subcontractor Prequal Update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will debrief the recent Special Town Meeting, plan for a joint board meeting on November 12, and discuss future planning and public education. Routine agenda items include approving prior meeting minutes and receiving updates from the chair and members.

• Special Town Meeting debrief
• Joint Board Meeting planning for November 12
• Future planning and public education discussion
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Chair and member updates

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority will review the FY2025 budget and consider a motion to approve the Executive Director's salary. The board will also discuss federal audit results from 2023 and a bid protest from Marino Construction Inc.

• FY2025 Budget presentation by Tom Joy
• Executive Director salary and budget approval
• FYE 12/31/2023 Federal Audit results
• Bid protest by Marino Construction Inc.

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will review minutes, choose future meeting dates, and receive updates on major initiatives including the Climate Action Plan, MVP 2.0 survey, Community Aggregation (Maynard Power Choice), Green Meadow Build, High School Solar, waste diversion, and nature-based solutions. The committee will also discuss the Plugin MetroWest decision and the ongoing 182 Parker Street development.

• Update on Climate Action Plan
• Update on MVP 2.0 survey and public event
• Update on Community Aggregation (Maynard Power Choice)
• Discussion of Plugin MetroWest decision
• Update on 182 Parker Street development

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee Budget Subcommittee will meet remotely to review FY25 budget items including approved warrants, revenue opportunities, and expenses of concern, with facility updates on bleachers and HVAC. They will also begin FY26 budget planning by reviewing the calendar. The meeting includes an executive session for collective bargaining strategy with the Paraprofessional Union (MESA).

• Executive Session under MGL 30A §21(a)(3) to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Paraprofessional Union (MESA)
• FY25 Budget Discussions: Approved warrants, revenue/expense reductions, expenses of concern, facilities updates (bleachers, HVAC)
• FY26 Budget Planning: Calendar review and upcoming presentations leading to a vote on Dec. 17
• School capital requests to be discussed
• Upcoming events include Town Budget Subcommittee meeting on Oct. 23 and Quad Board meeting on Nov. 12

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee will meet remotely to discuss and potentially vote on several items. They will consider approving grants, review the FY24 year-end financial report, discuss the Alumni Bleacher Project, and set superintendent goals. The agenda also includes updates on the Green Meadow MSBA project and early release professional development.

• Grants to approve (vote required)
• Alumni Bleacher Project update
• FY24 year-end financial report review
• Superintendent goals discussion and possible vote
• Green Meadow MSBA update

Retirement Board

The Maynard Retirement Board will vote on several routine personnel actions, including approving the superannuation retirement of Dianne Reardon, rollover and transfer of deductions for other employees, and accepting new members. The board will also discuss the assistant director's contract and enter executive session to prepare for negotiations with that non-union position. Additional items include approving warrants, cash forecast, and receiving PERAC memos on mandatory training and anti-spiking provisions.

• Approve superannuation retirement of Dianne Reardon effective Sept. 10, 2024
• Approve rollover of deductions for Debra Foote and transfers for Daniel George and Ryan Johanson
• Approve new members: Melissa Pelletier (Town Clerk) and Dylan Sullivan (DPW Laborer)
• Discuss and potentially act on Retirement Board Assistant Director contract
• Executive session for strategy on negotiations with non-union personnel (Assistant Director)

Lowell Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board

The Lowell Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will hold a hybrid meeting on October 24, 2024, to discuss routine business including approval of minutes, warrants, and reports. A key discussion item is a response to a motion from the September 26 meeting regarding the impact of the fare-free pilot on the budget and proposals for alternative use of those funds. The board will also elect a clerk and consider recessing its schedule for November and December.

• Discussion of fare-free pilot budget impact and alternative fund use (memo dated 10/18/24)
• Election of Clerk (roll call vote)
• Advisory Board Schedule — recess for November and December (roll call vote)
• Approval of minutes from September 26, 2024 meeting
• Administrator’s, Finance Director’s, and Facility Director’s monthly reports

North Central Climate Change Coalition

The North Central Climate Change Coalition will discuss updates on a grant from the Nashua River Watershed Association and a successful regional Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant. The group will also review and approve meeting minutes and a survey update.

• Review and approve draft meeting minutes
• NRWA grant update and canvassing effort by Francisco Ramos
• Survey update
• Regional EECBG grant success update by Jim Scarsdale
• Membership discussion

Select Board

The Budget Sub-Committee will discuss the closing of FY24 and status of FY25, including results from the October 7 special town meeting that amended the FY25 General Fund budget and approved bleachers. Other agenda items include a proposed leased space for the Senior Center at 141 Parker Street, discussion with AMSA, and planning for a Quad Board meeting that may cover capital projects such as the DPW Garage and Deputy Fire Chief.

• FY24 closing and FY25 status
• Special town meeting results: amended FY25 General Fund budget and bleachers
• Senior Center: proposed leased space at 141 Parker Street
• Quad Board planning includes DPW Garage, reliance on free cash, Deputy Fire Chief
• AMSA school district discussion

Board of Assessors

The Maynard Board of Assessors will vote on minutes from the October 15 meeting and discuss the upcoming Classification Hearing, which sets property tax rates for different classes. The meeting also includes time for public comment and any miscellaneous matters.

• Vote and sign minutes from October 15, 2024 meeting
• Discuss upcoming Classification Hearing (property tax rate setting)

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss the development of goals for Fiscal Year 2025. The meeting also includes a period for public comments.

• FY25 Goal Development

Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force

The Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force will meet to discuss current program financial data. The group will also continue discussions regarding comparable towns and a needs analysis of desirable program features.

• Review of current program financial data
• Discussion of comparable towns
• Analysis of desirable program features and needs

Planning Board

The Maynard Planning Board will continue a public hearing for 14-16 Hillside Street, where the applicant seeks a special permit to add two dwelling units for a total of four under Downtown Overlay District regulations. A continuance to November 12 is requested for 78-80 Main Street, a proposal to convert the property from mixed-use to three residential units with no footprint change. The board will also consider a letter of support for the Tree Committee's $13,500 DCR Urban Forestry Grant application to establish an educational tree allee along the Rail Trail and behind Maynard Outdoor Store.

• Continued public hearing for 14-16 Hillside Street: special permit to renovate and add two units (total four) under Downtown Overlay District
• Continuance to Nov. 12 requested for 78-80 Main Street: special permit to convert mixed-use to three residential units
• Tree Committee requests Planning Board letter of support for $13,500 DCR Urban Forestry Grant for educational tree allee along Rail Trail
• Approval of unapproved minutes from September 24, 2024 meeting
• Planning update on PMOD (no details provided)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special permit application for renovations at 100 Great Road, a nonconforming structure on a nonconforming lot. The proposed work would reduce the front setback from 16.4 feet to 14.4 feet, further extending the existing nonconformity. The board will also review and approve minutes from its August and September 2024 meetings.

• Public hearing on special permit for renovations at 100 Great Road (Steven Macfarlane, property owner) — front setback would go from 16.4 ft to 14.4 ft (required 25 ft)
• Approval of minutes from September 23, 2024 and August 26, 2024 ZBA meetings

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee will hold a workshop to discuss and set FY25 goals for the superintendent and the committee, as well as broader strategic planning. No votes or final decisions are expected; the meeting is for discussion and planning purposes.

• Discussion of FY25 Superintendent Goals
• Discussion of FY25 School Committee Goals
• Discussion of FY25 Strategy and Planning

Senior Center Committee

The Senior Center Committee will discuss the UMASS Boston 'Aging in Maynard Study' and explore short-term lease and activity space options. The meeting is fully remote via Zoom.

• Review and discuss UMASS Boston 'Aging in Maynard Study'
• Discuss short-term lease space for the senior center
• Discuss short-term activity space for the senior center
• Approve prior meeting minutes

Housing Authority

The Maynard Housing Authority will consider motions to reject the lowest bidder and approve the next lowest bidder for the Deck & Rail Project 17026 at a special meeting. This is a concrete procurement decision for a construction project at the housing complex.

• Motion to Reject lowest bidder for Deck & Rail Project 17026
• Motion to Approve next lowest bidder for Deck & Rail Project 17026

Community Preservation Committee

The Maynard Community Preservation Committee will meet to review and approve prior meeting minutes, discuss outcomes from the Fall Town Meeting, close out CPC accounts, address any unpaid invoices, and receive updates on ongoing projects. This is largely a procedural meeting with no major funding decisions or public hearings on the agenda.

• Discussion of results from the Fall Town Meeting
• Closing out Community Preservation Committee accounts
• Review of unpaid invoices
• Updates on ongoing CPC projects

Economic Development Committee

The Maynard Economic Development Committee will discuss the creation of an EDC Improvement/Initiative Fund with a guest speaker and receive updates on the 40B Avalon proposal on Parker Street from the Planning Department. Other topics include welcome letters to new businesses, updates from the Garden/Tree Committee, Marketing Task Force, and Cultural Council, and planning for the 2nd Annual Business Awards Brunch.

• Create an EDC Improvement/Initiative Fund with DPW Director Justin DeMarco
• Planning Department update on the 40B Avalon proposal on Parker Street
• Planning for the 2nd Annual Business Awards and Recognition Brunch
• Maynard Marketing and Communication Action Plan update
• September issue of the Maynard Advantage Newsletter released

Library Board of Trustees

The board will review the FY25 budget request and state financial report as part of the library director's report. They will discuss donor funding for a study pod and a gift offer for children's collections, furnishings, and programming. Other items include a title-change proposal for a librarian position, a grant project, and building and grounds updates.

• FY25 Budget Request
• Study-pod selection and donor funding
• Gift offer for children’s collections, furnishings, and programming
• Mind in the Making grant project
• Title-change proposal for Young Adult and Technical Services Librarian

The Maynard Public Library Board of Trustees held a routine monthly meeting, approving the September minutes and signing warrants. The director reported on the state financial certification, the FY25 budget request, and several donations and grants, including a $50,000 gift for children's services and a $15,000 state grant. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were discussed as reports.

• Approved September 17, 2024 minutes as amended
• Signed warrants
• Noted state financial report certified for FY2025
• Discussed FY25 budget request (due Nov 1)
• Discussed study pod donation (~$7,400)
• Discussed $50,000 gift for children's collections, furnishings, programming
• Discussed Mind in the Making grant ($15,000)
• Discussed title change for Young Adult and Technical Services Librarian

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will vote on previous meeting notes and hear project updates. Department heads are reminded to submit projects by November 1st. The committee will also discuss any issues with ClearGov and confirm participation for FY 2025. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions scheduled.

• Reminder to department heads to submit projects by Nov 1
• Discussion of ClearGov issues for FY 2025
• Voting on previous meeting notes
• Field trip updates

Select Board

The Maynard Select Board will enter executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with the Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief. In open session, they will consider a Mass Housing Partnership application for a development at 182 Parker Street, receive results of the Aging in Maynard study, and review the October 7 Special Town Meeting. The board will also vote on several contracts, including a lift system purchase and a public health services agreement.

• Executive Session: strategy for negotiations with Police Chief and Deputy Police Chief
• Mass Housing Partnership Application for Kanso Maynard at 182 Parker Street
• Council on Aging: Aging in Maynard Study Results
• Presidential Election Warrant for November 5, 2024
• Advantage Truck Group, Inc.: Palfinger Lift System Purchase (contract amount not specified)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and sign motor vehicle excise abatements for August and September 2024. The board will also discuss an upcoming Classification Hearing.

• Approval of August 27, 2024 meeting minutes
• Review and signing of August and September 2024 Motor Vehicle excise Abatements
• Discussion regarding the upcoming Classification Hearing

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee will meet to vote on a budget amendment for the maintenance cost center and a school recommendation for a 40B project. The committee will also discuss the Alumni Bleacher Project and a charter amendment request for AMSA.

• Vote required: Amend FY25 Budget – Cost Center for Maintenance
• Vote required: 40B Project School Recommendation
• Executive session: Security devices and strategies for the new Green Meadow School building
• Discussion: Alumni Bleacher Project update
• Charter amendment request for AMSA

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will approve minutes, hear the director's report, and discuss updates on the Senior Center Committee, by-laws, pickleball courts, Maynard Fest, and the holiday parade. A key item is whether to endorse the SCC's October 1 presentation to the Select Board and to prepare its own presentation for October 15 following a UMass presentation.

• Request for endorsement of Senior Center Committee October 1 presentation to Select Board
• Council on Aging presentation to Select Board on October 15 after UMass presentation
• Update on revision of by-laws and warrant article
• Pickleball Courts update
• Maynard Holiday Parade planning discussion

ADA Commission

The Maynard ADA Commission will review minutes from July 9 and discuss the FY2025 ADA Improvement Grant and handicapped parking spaces around town. They may also vote on consent agenda items and other matters properly brought before the board.

• Review of minutes from July 9, 2024 (consent agenda)
• Discussion of FY2025 ADA Improvement Grant
• Discussion of handicapped parking spaces around town
• Potential vote on other matters brought before the board

Planning Board

The Maynard Planning Board will hold three public hearings: a continued site plan review for the new Green Meadow Elementary School (5 Tiger Drive), a continued special permit for a Domino's Pizza at 52 Main Street (no drive-thru), and a new special permit to convert 78-80 Main Street from mixed-use to three multifamily units. The board will also receive status updates on 12 Bancroft, 182 Parker St/Kanso, and the PMOD work.

• Continued public hearing for Site Plan Review of new Green Meadow Elementary School at 5 Tiger Drive (zoning review limited to bulk, height, setbacks, parking, lighting, building coverage)
• Continued public hearing for Special Permit to operate a Domino's Pizza fast-food restaurant at 52 Main Street (no drive-thru) in the Downtown Mixed-Use Overlay District
• Public hearing for Special Permit to convert 78-80 Main Street from mixed-use to three housing units (no change to building footprint)
• Planning update on status of 12 Bancroft, 182 Parker St/Kanso, and the PMOD work

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board is meeting for a Special Town Meeting. The agenda includes only a quorum notice and a note that board members may be asked to give input or deliberate on matters if requested. No specific items or decisions are listed.

• No specific agenda items listed; quorum notice only

School Committee

This meeting is solely a quorum notice for a Special Town Meeting; no substantive business items are listed. Committee members may be asked to deliberate on Town Meeting matters if requested.

• Special Town Meeting quorum notice with no specific agenda items

Finance Committee

The Maynard Finance Committee is meeting to discuss the conduct of the upcoming Annual Town Meeting. The agenda includes only this item followed by adjournment, indicating a procedural meeting focused on meeting logistics rather than specific fiscal decisions.

• Discussion on conduct of Annual Town Meeting
• Adjournment

Planning Board

This is a procedural Planning Board meeting held during the Special Town Meeting. The agenda contains no specific items for discussion or decision; only public comment rules and remote participation details are provided.

• No specific agenda items listed

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting to establish a quorum for a Special Town Meeting. The agenda is procedural in nature.

Senior Center Committee

The Maynard Senior Center Committee will discuss a recap of its October 1 presentation to the Select Board regarding the Real Estate Working Group's efforts. The committee will also consider next steps for social media and review upcoming presentations of UMASS Boston's 'Aging in Maynard Study' scheduled for October 15 and 22, 2024.

• Recap and discussion of presentation to Select Board on October 1, 2024
• Review of Real Estate Working Group update
• Discussion of social media next steps
• Presentations of UMASS Boston’s 'Aging in Maynard Study' on 10/15 and 10/22

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee Budget Subcommittee will meet remotely to discuss FY25 budget details, including approved warrants, revenue opportunities, expense reductions, and unanticipated costs such as HVAC updates. They will also begin FY26 budget planning using ClearGov software and review the budget calendar. Other business includes discussing the Kanso 40B Development and planning for the upcoming Special Town Meeting.

• Review of FY25 approved warrants and expense concerns including HVAC updates
• Alumni Bleacher Project facilities update
• FY26 budget planning with ClearGov and budget calendar review
• Discussion of Kanso 40B Development
• Planning for Special Town Meeting on Oct 7

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a Mass Housing Partnership application for a housing development at 182 Parker Street. They also plan for the October 7 Special Town Meeting, review the Green Meadow School Building Project, and consider several contracts, licenses, and a proposed historical marker. Executive session is scheduled for labor negotiations with police and dispatcher unions.

• Mass Housing Partnership Application for Kanso Maynard at 182 Parker Street
• Executive session to prepare for negotiations with Police Chief, Deputy Chief, and NEPBA Local 114 dispatchers
• Local Initiative Program (LIP) Application for The Calvin at 12 Bancroft Street
• Contract with BETA Group, Inc. for sidewalk/curb ramp assessment and planning services
• Special Town Meeting planning for October 7, 2024

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee is meeting to view capital projects. The agenda does not list specific projects or decisions to be made.

• Review of capital projects

Green Meadow Building Committee

The Green Meadow Building Committee will hold a remote meeting to discuss project schedule and budget updates, and consider a change order for the construction entry drive. Members will also review and vote on forming a contractor prequalification committee and receive updates on design and permitting.

• Review and vote on construction entry drive proposal change order
• Review and vote on contractor prequalification committee
• Project schedule update
• Project budget update
• Early site package update, design update, and permitting updates

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on warrant articles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting, hold a public hearing required by the Town Charter, and plan future meetings. No specific dollar amounts or concrete proposals are listed.

• Special Town Meeting warrant discussion and recommendations
• Public hearing on proposed STM warrant articles per Town Charter Sections 6-5(c) and 2-3(b)(1)
• Future planning discussions

The Maynard Finance Committee held a public hearing and voted 6-0 to recommend all seven warrant articles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting, including the bleacher project and solid waste enterprise fund. The committee also discussed future planning, approved minutes from prior meetings, and noted the next meeting may be moved from October 14 to October 28 due to the holiday.

• Recommended Article 1 (no questions) 6-0
• Recommended Article 2 (no questions) 6-0
• Recommended Article 3 (bleacher project) 6-0
• Recommended Article 4 (no questions) 6-0
• Recommended Article 6 (no questions) 6-0
• Recommended Article 7 (solid waste enterprise fund) 6-0
• Recommended Article 8 (no questions) 6-0
• Approved minutes from 8/26/24 and 9/9/24 6-0

Retirement Board

The Maynard Retirement Board will review and vote on retirements, approve payroll and vendor warrants, and discuss the FY2025 budget. The board will also accept new members and review PERAC memos on veterans' buyback changes and a tobacco company list.

• Approve retirements of John Ballard and Jeffrey Boudreau
• Approve FY2025 budget
• Accept 10 new members including Linda Fischer and Darryl Mitchell-James
• Review PERAC Memo #23/2024 on Veterans’ Buyback Changes
• Review PERAC Memo #24/2024 on Tobacco Company List

Lowell Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board

The LRTA Advisory Board will consider a Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan and hold a discussion on fare-free transit, both with roll-call votes. Other agenda items include acceptance of prior meeting minutes, warrants, and monthly reports from the administrator, finance director, and facility director. The meeting will be held in hybrid format at 115 Thorndike Street, Lowell.

• Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan (roll-call vote)
• Fare Free Discussion (roll-call vote)
• Approval of minutes from June 27, 2024 meeting
• Warrant vote (invoices available for review before meeting)
• Administrator’s, Finance Director’s, and Facility Director’s monthly reports

North Central Climate Change Coalition

The North Central Climate Change Coalition (NC4) will meet remotely to discuss updates and legislative items. Agenda items include approving minutes, discussing Green Communities activity, reviewing the MMA Climate Change Declaration, and considering immigrant/farmland match legislation. All items are for discussion only; no votes are scheduled.

• Approval of draft minutes
• Discussion of Green Communities activity
• Review of MMA Climate Change Declaration
• Discussion of immigrant/farmland match legislation
• Website and survey update

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to receive updates from the Public Health Nurse and the Public Health Director. The board will also vote to approve previous meeting and hearing minutes.

• Public Health Nurse updates
• Public Health Director updates
• Approval of meeting and hearing minutes

Select Board

The Maynard Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel (the Town Administrator). Following that, they will reconvene in open session to consider the appointment and contract of Town Administrator Gregory W. Johnson.

• Executive session for strategy in negotiations with nonunion personnel: Town Administrator
• Appointment and contract for Town Administrator Gregory W. Johnson

Planning Board

The Maynard Planning Board will hold two continued public hearings: a special permit application to add two dwelling units at 14-16 Hillside Street (total of four units) under Downtown Overlay District regulations, and a site plan review for the new Green Meadow Elementary School at 5 Tiger Drive, limited to bulk, height, setbacks, and similar zoning aspects. The board will also receive status updates on the 12 Bancroft, 182 Parker St/Kanso, and Subdivision Regulations (MS4) items.

• Public hearing (continued) – special permit for 14-16 Hillside Street to add two dwelling units to an existing two-family dwelling
• Public hearing (continued) – site plan review for new Green Meadow Elementary School at 5 Tiger Drive
• Planning update on 12 Bancroft status
• Planning update on 182 Parker St/Kanso status
• Planning update on Subdivision Regulations (MS4) update

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Maynard Zoning Board of Appeals holds three public hearings: a continued hearing on a special permit for overnight storage of multiple commercial vehicles (U-Haul) at the BP gas station at 1 Powder Mill Road; a continued hearing on modifications to a non-conforming structure at 6 Glendale Street for a proposed auto repair use; and a new hearing on a special permit to build a deck at 22 Crane Avenue that would extend an existing front setback encroachment. The board will also approve previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing continued from 08.26.24: special permit for overnight storage of commercial vehicles (U-Haul) up to 25,000 GVW at 1 Powder Mill Road (BP gas station)
• Public hearing continued from 08.26.24: finding on structural modifications to non-conforming auto detailing shop at 6 Glendale Street for proposed auto repair use
• Public hearing: special permit to construct a deck at 22 Crane Avenue that would extend existing front setback nonconformity (25 ft required, 12 ft existing)
• Applicant for 6 Glendale Street is Joanna Morales; applicant for 22 Crane Avenue are Lois Tetrault and Christie White
• Applicant for 1 Powder Mill Road is business owner Wooseok Chang

Green Meadow Building Committee

The Green Meadow Building Committee will meet to review and vote on the number of trees for a proposed site design. The meeting is being held remotely.

• Vote on tree quantity for proposed site design

Housing Authority

The Maynard Housing Authority will hold a public hearing and regular meeting on September 23, 2024. They are voting on the FY25 Annual Plan for the State 667-1 Program, approving minutes from August 12, 2024, and selecting Marino Construction as the lowest bidder for the FISH 174026 project at Powdermill Circle. Bill warrants and other matters will also be addressed.

• Motion to approve FY25 Annual Plan for State 667-1 Program
• Motion to approve Marino Construction as lowest bidder for FISH 174026 – Powdermill Circle
• Motion to approve regular session minutes from August 12, 2024
• Public hearing and public comment period
• Bill warrants

Housing Authority

The Maynard Housing Authority is seeking public input on its Proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2025. The plan outlines operations and goals for state-aided public housing. Residents and the public can provide comments during the hearing or via email and written submission.

• Proposed 5-year Capital Improvement Plan
• Proposed Maintenance and Repair Plan
• Current Operating Budget
• Responses to Performance Management Review (PMR) findings
• List of waivers from Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) regulations

Senior Center Committee

The Senior Center Committee will review and vote on a second draft of a presentation to the Select Board regarding real estate for a senior center. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and working group reports. All other items are routine procedural matters.

• Review and decision on second draft of Select Board presentation for senior center real estate

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee will hear the superintendent's report including a recommendation on the 40B project's impact on schools, an update on mold at Fowler School, and a special education civil rights monitoring report. A vote is expected on a School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding, and the committee will discuss a potential alumni bleacher article for Special Town Meeting. Several policy updates, including non-discrimination and mask-wearing protocols, are also on the agenda.

• Superintendent’s report: MSBA update, 40B Project School Recommendation, Fowler Mold update, Special Education & Civil Rights Monitoring Report, safety updates
• School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding (vote required)
• Special Town Meeting and Alumni Bleacher Article (discussion and possible vote)
• Policy review: Non-Discrimination policies (AC, AC-R, ACA, ACA-R, ACAB, ACGA, ACGB) and Mask Wearing Protocol (EBCFA)
• Consent agenda: acceptance of minutes and warrants

Economic Development Committee

The Maynard Economic Development Committee will hear updates from various town boards and working groups, including a discussion on creating an EDC Improvement/Initiative Fund and the 40B Avalon housing proposal on Parker Street. Other updates cover the Marketing Task Force, Business Awards Brunch, and Planning Department.

• Discussion of the 40B Avalon proposal on Parker Street (Planning Department update)
• Guest speaker Justin DeMarco on creating an EDC Improvement/Initiative Fund
• Planning for the 2nd Annual Business Awards and Recognition Brunch
• Update on Maynard Marketing and Communication Action Plan
• Garden/Tree Committee update from Steve Smith

Capital Planning Committee

The committee will review an update on the proposed 200-unit Kanso housing development at 182 Parker Street. They will also discuss a field trip and the activation of a new ClearGov module. Previous meeting notes will be approved.

• Update on 200-unit Kanso housing development at 182 Parker St.
• Activation of new ClearGov module
• Introduction with Michael Masters on Sept 18th
• Field trip update (no details provided)

The committee unanimously approved the August 20, 2024 meeting minutes. They discussed the Kanso housing development at 182 Parker Street, noting jurisdictional questions and lack of water/sewer capacity, and the school bleacher project, where the Finance Committee voted 5-1 to approve a warrant article. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved August 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed Kanso housing development, 200 units at 182 Parker Street, with jurisdictional and capacity questions
• Noted Finance Committee voted 5-1 to approve School Bleacher Warrant Article

Select Board

The Select Board will first hold an executive session on negotiations for the Town Administrator position, then reconvene in open session. They will consider several contracts: a solar panel agreement with Solect Energy (amended PPA and lease), a Purchase and Sale and Development Agreement with MacDonald Development for 1 Summer Street, and a change order for the Route 27 Intersection Traffic Safety Improvement Project. Other notable items include appointing Town Administrator Gregory W. Johnson, adding a stop sign at Vose Hill Road and Dettling Road, and reviewing a Mass Housing Partnership application for 182 Parker Street (Kanso Maynard). The board will also discuss the FY2026 budget policy statement and plan for a special town meeting on October 7, 2024.

• Executive session: strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel (Town Administrator)
• Solect Energy solar panel agreement – amended Power Purchase Agreement and Lease
• MacDonald Development – Purchase & Sale and Development Agreement for 1 Summer Street
• Add stop sign at Vose Hill Road and Dettling Road
• Appointment of Town Administrator Gregory W. Johnson

Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force

The Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force will discuss responses to questions from Green Maynard, review financial data, and continue comparisons with other towns. They will also discuss desirable program features and needs analysis. No binding votes are expected; the session is primarily discussion and information gathering.

• Response to questions from Green Maynard
• Continue discussion of comparable towns
• Review and discuss current program financial data
• Continue discussion of desirable program features and needs analysis
• Approval of August 20 meeting minutes

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will review circulation statistics and the Mind in the Making grant project. The board will also discuss building and grounds updates, including a landscape project and a northeast stairwell and wall project.

• Mind in the Making grant project
• 6 Glendale and ZBA
• Landscape project
• Northeast stairwell and wall project
• Massachusetts Library Trustees Association membership

The Maynard Public Library Board of Trustees held a routine monthly meeting, approving the August minutes and signing warrants. The director reported record circulation of 123,305 items in FY24, a 16% increase, and strong summer reading participation. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved August 13, 2024 minutes
• Signed warrants (Peter, Francis, Chris)

Historical Commission

The Historical Commission will review updates on local preservation projects and administrative issues. The body will discuss the implications of the Mill sale for MHS and the future of 116 and 118 Powdermill.

• Discussion on the sale of the Mill for MHS and potential demolition requests
• Review of the future of 116 and 118 Powdermill
• Vote to close out CPC funding for the Foundation
• Updates on the watering trough, Amory Grove, and Alumni Field House projects
• Preservation of historic town records

The Maynard Historical Commission met on September 17, 2024, and approved the minutes from the June 18th meeting. Members received updates on the Lorenzo Maynard watering trough relocation, the fall lecture series, and the Alumni Field House restoration, with the Liro Company set to assess stabilization costs. New business included sending congratulatory letters for St. Bridget's 140th anniversary and planning to invite the Town Planner to discuss potential demolition at Maynard's Mill. No substantive decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved minutes of June 18th meeting (unanimous)
• Agreed to post Jeremy Robichaud's lecture slides on website
• Planned to send congratulatory letter for St. Bridget's 140th anniversary
• Agreed to invite Town Planner Bill Nemser to discuss Maynard's Mill

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet remotely to review and discuss updates to several district policies, including non-discrimination, harassment, Title IX procedures, and face coverings. The committee will also prioritize which policies to address this year.

• AC – Non-Discrimination Policy Including Harassment And Retaliation
• ACA – Non-discrimination On The Basis Of Sex
• ACAB – Sexual & Sex-Based Harassment And Retaliation
• ACGB – Title IX Sexual Discrimination Grievance Procedure
• EBCFA - Face Coverings

Sustainability Committee

The Maynard Sustainability Committee will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, set future meeting dates, and receive a presentation from PlugIn MetroWest. The committee will also deliberate on comments regarding the 182 Parker Street development proposal, due September 20. Updates will be provided on ongoing initiatives including the Climate Action Plan, Community Aggregation (Maynard Power Choice), Green Meadow Build, High School Solar, and Waste Diversion.

• PlugIn MetroWest presentation
• Comments on 182 Parker Street development proposal (due Sept 20)
• Update on Community Aggregation (Maynard Power Choice)
• Update on High School Solar project
• Update on Waste Diversion & Task Force meetings

The Maynard Sustainability Committee heard a presentation from Mass Energize about a potential no-cost partnership for a green energy campaign, but did not make a decision; instead, they will ask clarifying questions. They also discussed drafting comments on the 182 Parker Street development proposal, with a comment period open until October 4. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved August meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Discussed Mass Energize partnership; no decision, will respond with questions
• Discussed 182 Parker Street proposal; will draft comments
• Noted missed energy efficiency grant deadline; will resubmit next year

Green Meadow Elementary School Council

This is a virtual meeting of the Green Meadow Elementary School Council. They will discuss the process for electing members for the 2024-2025 school year, receive an update on the Green Meadow Building Project, and review ECP Parent/Guardian Survey Data from Spring 2024. They will also review a proposed School Improvement Plan, which will be voted on after the September 26, 2024 School Council Election.

• Review process for electing members for the 24-25 school year (no vote needed)
• Update on Green Meadow Building Project (no vote needed)
• Review ECP Parent/Guardian Survey Data from Spring 2024 (no vote needed)
• Review proposed School Improvement Plan for committee feedback (vote scheduled after Sept 26 election)

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee Budget Subcommittee will review FY25 budget items including approved warrants, revenue opportunities, expense reductions, and facility updates such as HVAC and the Alumni Bleacher Project. Members will also begin FY26 budget planning using ClearGov software and review the budget calendar. Other business includes updates on a Community Preservation Act application, the Kanso 40B development, and preparations for a Special Town Meeting.

• FY25 budget discussions include approved warrants, revenue/expense changes, HVAC updates, and Alumni Bleacher Project
• FY26 budget planning with ClearGov and budget calendar review
• Grant opportunities for higher education partnerships
• Update on Community Preservation Act (CPC) application status
• Discussion of Kanso 40B development and Special Town Meeting planning (Oct 7)

By-law Committee

The By-law Committee will discuss revising current by-laws to align with changes to the Town Charter. They will also address Smoothie King's compliance with the Chapter 45 prohibition on polystyrene use and distribution. The meeting includes updates on the Council On Aging warrant and review of July minutes.

• Revision of by-laws to align with Town Charter changes
• Smoothie King issues with Chapter 45 prohibition on polystyrene
• Update on final Council On Aging warrant
• Review and vote on minutes of July 11, 2024

The Maynard By-law Committee met on September 12, 2024, and approved the prior meeting minutes as amended (3-0). They discussed proposed amendments to the Council on Aging by-law, noting that a warrant article for the October 2024 Town Meeting was not submitted due to a misunderstanding. They also discussed Smoothie King's compliance issues with the polystyrene ban, with the owner receiving a 6-month deferral from the Board of Health. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved prior meeting minutes as amended (3-0)
• Discussed COA by-law amendment to increase positions from 5 to 7, but no action taken
• Discussed Smoothie King's polystyrene ban compliance, but no action taken

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee Policy Subcommittee will meet remotely to review and discuss several policies, including non-discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and Title IX procedures. The subcommittee will also prioritize the list of policies to address this year. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and planning session.

• Review of Non-Discrimination Policy Including Harassment and Retaliation (AC and AC-R)
• Review of Non-discrimination on the Basis of Sex (ACA and ACA-R) and Title IX policy
• Review of Sexual & Sex-Based Harassment and Retaliation policy (ACAB)
• Review of Civil Rights and Title IX Grievance Procedures (ACGA and ACGB)
• Review of Face Coverings policy (EBCFA) and prioritization of policies for the year

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will meet to elect officers and discuss revisions to its by-laws and warrant. The meeting includes updates on the Senior Center Committee and local events.

• Election of Officers
• Revision of by-laws and warrant update
• Pickleball Courts update
• Maynard Fest
• Maynard Holiday Parade

The Maynard Council on Aging Board approved plans to participate in Maynard Fest and the Holiday Parade, and re-elected officers. The board also discussed the UMass aging assessment, Senior Center building issues, and bylaw revisions, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved Maynard Fest participation plan (unanimous)
• Approved Holiday Parade and Holiday Village participation (unanimous)
• Re-elected Mary Ann Shields as Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Peg Brown as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Elected Paul Guthrie as Clerk/Secretary (unanimous)
• Accepted amended June 11 minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted amended August 29 minutes (unanimous)

ADA Commission

The ADA Commission will meet to review the FY2025 ADA Improvement Grant and discuss handicapped parking spaces throughout the town. The commission may also vote to approve the minutes from the July 9, 2024 meeting.

• FY2025 ADA Improvement Grant
• Handicapped parking spaces around town
• Review of July 9, 2024 minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing on the site plan review for construction of the new Green Meadow Elementary School at 5 Tiger Drive. The review is limited to bulk, height, setbacks, parking, lighting, and other exempted zoning considerations under state law. The board will also consider minutes from the August 6, 2024 meeting.

• Continued public hearing for site plan review of the new Green Meadow Elementary School at 5 Tiger Drive
• Review limited to bulk, height, setbacks, open space, parking, lighting, and building coverage per Section 3 of Chapter 40A
• Applicant: Brennan Consulting, Burlington, MA on behalf of the Town of Maynard
• Multiple supporting documents filed including survey, permit set, landscape plans, traffic impact study, and comments from Fire, DPW, Tree Committee, and Planning Board members

The Maynard Planning Board continued the public hearing for the new Green Meadow Elementary School site plan review to September 24, 2024, voting unanimously (5-0) to continue. The board discussed parking, traffic, landscaping, and drainage but made no final decisions on the project. The applicant will respond to comments before the next meeting.

• Continued Green Meadow Elementary School site plan review to Sept. 24 (5-0)
• Closed the meeting (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Maynard Finance Committee will discuss and potentially vote on articles for an upcoming Special Town Meeting. They will also engage in future planning and scenario discussions, and handle routine business such as approving prior meeting minutes.

• Review of Special Town Meeting articles with potential sponsor discussion and voting
• Future planning and scenario discussions
• Approval of minutes from prior meetings
• Updates from Chair and members
• Remote meeting via Zoom as allowed by state law

Senior Center Committee

The Senior Center Committee is meeting to review a draft presentation for the Select Board. The committee will also continue discussions regarding the path forward for the Real Estate Working Group.

• Draft Select Board presentation discussion
• Real Estate Working Group report on the path forward

The Senior Center Committee approved a motion to present a slide presentation to the Select Board at its October 1 meeting, outlining the need for both interim and permanent solutions for the Senior Center. The presentation highlights the inadequacy of the current interim location, the non-binding Town Meeting support for funding, and the need for immediate funding for interim leasing and a feasibility study. The committee also discussed setting up an informational table at the upcoming Town Meeting.

• Approved motion to present slide presentation to Select Board on October 1 (10-0)
• Approved prior meeting minutes as amended (8-0, two abstentions)
• Approved motion to adjourn (10-0)

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to approve Title I, IIA, III, and IV grants. Members will also discuss and potentially vote on rescinding or updating several district policies and an article regarding alumni bleachers for a Special Town Meeting.

• Vote required for Title I, Title IIA, Title III, and Title IV grants
• Possible vote to rescind Mask Wearing Protocol, Gift Giving to Students, and Exit Interview policies
• Possible vote to recodify Personnel Policies Goals and update Policy ILD
• Discussion and possible vote on Special Town Meeting and Alumni Bleacher Article
• Updates on MSBA and Solar Project

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will review input from Town Counsel and the CP Coalition regarding the Alumni Field Bleacher project. The committee intends to make a final determination on that project's application.

• Final determination on Alumni Field Bleacher application
• Discussion of input from Town Counsel and CP Coalition on Alumni Field Bleachers

The Maynard Community Preservation Committee voted unanimously to reject the Alumni Field Bleacher Project application, citing legal advice from Town Counsel and the Community Preservation Coalition that deemed the project ineligible for CPA funding. The committee also approved the August 7, 2024 meeting minutes as amended and requested financial reports from the town treasurer.

• Rejected Alumni Field Bleacher Project application (8-0)
• Approved August 7, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (8-0)
• Requested financial reports from Kevin Petersen covering July 1, 2022 to present

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session to discuss collective bargaining with firefighters and the potential purchase/lease of 1 Summer Street. In open session, the board will consider consent agenda items for park uses, appointments, and a proclamation. Key discussions include contracts for water service assessment and the 1 Summer Street development agreement, as well as cannabis host community agreements, a housing application at 182 Parker Street, and warrant articles for a special town meeting on a trash/recycling enterprise fund.

• Executive session: collective bargaining with IAFF Locals 1947 and real property negotiation for 1 Summer Street
• Contract: Stantec change order #1 for Water Service Inventory and Assessment under Lead and Copper Rule Revision
• Contract: MacDonald Development purchase and sale and development agreement for 1 Summer Street
• Cannabis: Host community agreements with Sugarloaf Maynard, LLC and Mass Wellspring LLC, plus a Social Equity Policy
• Housing: Mass Housing Partnership application for Kanso Maynard at 182 Parker Street and subsidized housing index

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board is holding a special meeting to review a warrant intended for the October 7 Special Town Meeting. The session includes a period for public comment.

• Review of warrant for October 7 Special Town Meeting

The Maynard Council on Aging Board unanimously approved a plan to restructure its governing document, removing the word 'advisory' from its title and focusing on Section 2 of the document, which covers policy-making. The board will now act as a governing body, writing and approving CoA policy, with other sections to be addressed later. The change follows legal advice from the Town, which noted the board must follow the Town Charter and that the appointing authority for the director was unclear.

• Approved motion to remove 'advisory' from board title and focus on Section 2 of governing document (unanimous)
• Approved plan to create a separate document for remaining sections (1, 3-5) of the governing document (unanimous)
• Noted bylaws must be made congruent with the Town's charter

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct a hearing regarding a tanning license for K-Beauty Tanning at 191 Main Street. The meeting also includes the appointment of a new board member and updates from the Public Health Nurse and Health Director.

• Hearing for K-Beauty Tanning at 191 Main Street to obtain a tanning license
• Appointment of a new Board Member

The Board of Health held a hearing on K-Beauty tanning salon's license violations, including operating without a license and defective equipment. After the owner presented training completion and corrective actions, the Board unanimously approved a conditional license requiring staff training, lamp replacement, proper record keeping, and demonstrated knowledge. The Board also received updates on disease cases and housing enforcement.

• Granted conditional license to K-Beauty (unanimous)
• Required staff training on tanning operations
• Required replacement of defective lamps
• Required proper client record keeping
• Required demonstration of tanning knowledge

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will vote on minutes, sign excise commitments, and review monthly motor vehicle excise abatement reports. They will also discuss progress on FY25 cyclical inspections and assessed values. The meeting includes public comment.

• Vote and sign minutes from last meeting
• Sign excise commitment(s)
• Review monthly motor vehicle excise abatements report
• Discuss FY25 cyclical inspection progress
• Review sales approved by DOR

The Board of Assessors approved and signed two excise commitments (2024-03 and 2024-04) and monthly motor vehicle excise abatements for April through July 2024. The board also accepted the prior meeting's minutes and discussed sales approval by the DOR and assessed values in general. No public comment was made.

• Accepted minutes of April 27, 2024 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Excise Commitment 2024-03 (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Excise Commitment 2024-04 (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Motor Vehicle Excise Abatements for April–July 2024 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Maynard Planning Board will hold three continued public hearings: a special permit to add two dwelling units at 14-16 Hillside Street, a site plan review for the new Green Meadow Elementary School at 5 Tiger Drive, and a special permit to operate a Domino's Pizza at 52 Main Street (no drive-thru). The board will also approve minutes from the August 6 meeting.

• Special permit to renovate 14-16 Hillside Street from a two-family to a four-family dwelling under Downtown Overlay District regulations
• Site plan review for construction of new Green Meadow Elementary School at 5 Tiger Drive, limited to bulk, height, setbacks, parking, and lighting
• Special permit for Domino's Pizza fast food restaurant at 52 Main Street, without a drive-thru, in the Downtown Mixed-Use Overlay District
• Approval of meeting minutes from August 6, 2024

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two continued public hearings. One concerns a special permit for overnight storage of commercial vehicles (U-Haul) at the BP gas station at 1 Powder Mill Road. The other involves a finding for modifications to a non-conforming structure at 6 Glendale Street, where an auto detailing shop seeks to change to auto repair.

• Public hearing continued on special permit for overnight storage of more than one commercial vehicle (U-Haul) up to 25,000 GVW at 1 Powder Mill Road (BP gas station)
• Public hearing continued on finding for structural modifications at 6 Glendale Street as applicant proposes changing use from auto detailing to auto repair
• Both hearings were originally opened on July 24, 2024

The Maynard Zoning Board of Appeals met virtually and approved the July 24, 2024 minutes with corrections. The board continued two public hearings to September 23, 2024: an auto repair shop proposal at 6 Glendale Street and a U-Haul truck storage request at the BP gas station at 1 Powder Mill Road. Both applicants were asked to provide more detailed plans, including equipment specifications and screening options.

• Approved minutes of July 24, 2024 with corrections (unanimous)
• Continued 6 Glendale Street auto repair hearing to September 23, 2024 (unanimous)
• Continued 1 Powder Mill Road BP gas station U-Haul storage hearing to September 23, 2024 (unanimous)
• Closed meeting at 8:45 p.m. (unanimous)

Green Meadow Building Committee

The Green Meadow Building Committee will vote on value-engineering and add alternate scopes for the project, as well as authorize finance subcommittee members and proposal change order dollar amounts. They will also receive updates on the project schedule, budget, early site package, and permitting with the Planning Board and Conservation Commission. The meeting is remote via Zoom.

• Review and vote on value-engineering and add alternate scopes
• Review and vote on finance subcommittee members and dollar amount authorization of proposal change orders
• Project schedule and budget updates
• Early site package update
• Planning Board and Conservation Commission permitting update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review articles for a Special Town Meeting. The body will discuss potential article sponsors and determine voting recommendations.

• Special Town Meeting (STM) article review
• Discussion of potential article sponsors
• Voting and recommendations on STM articles

Select Board

The Maynard Select Board's Budget Sub-Committee meets remotely to approve prior meeting minutes and review the closing of fiscal year 2024 and the status of fiscal year 2025. The committee will also discuss preparations for the Special Town Meeting scheduled for October 7, 2024, and coordinate future meeting schedules. The agenda is largely procedural but includes substantive budget updates.

• Approval of minutes from May 15 and July 24, 2024
• Discussion of FY24 closing
• Review of FY25 status
• Planning for Special Town Meeting on October 7, 2024
• Scheduling future meetings, including Quad-Board versus Budget Sub Committee

The Budget Subcommittee discussed options for allocating an additional $126,588 in state revenue, including a 60/40 split between schools and town, returning funds to taxpayers, or funding union costs. They also discussed replacing a non-repairable HVAC unit at Fowler School, demolishing the Alumni Bleachers if an article fails, and delaying bleacher funding discussions until after Special Town Meeting. No formal votes were taken; the meeting was procedural and informational.

• Discussed options for $126,588 in new state revenue (not finalized)
• Discussed funding for 2nd HVAC unit at Fowler School via capital pay-as-you-go or School Facility Revolver Account
• Discussed demolition of Alumni Bleachers and modular press box costs
• Delayed bleacher funding discussion until after Special Town Meeting
• Scheduled next meeting for October 23, 2024 at 6:30 PM
• Adjourned at 8:30 PM (3-0)

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and possibly vote on the 2024-2025 student handbooks and the Alumni Field bleacher project. The bleacher project includes a Community Preservation Committee (CPC) application and planning for a Special Town Meeting to amend the project article. Public comment is invited via Zoom or phone.

• Discussion and possible vote on 2024-2025 Student Handbooks
• Discussion and possible vote on Alumni Field Bleacher Project (25 min; vote required)
• Consideration of CPC application for bleacher project
• Planning for Special Town Meeting to amend bleacher project article
• Public comment period with virtual sign-up and email submission options

Retirement Board

The Maynard Retirement Board will vote on the superannuation retirement of Marie Morando and approve new members including a patrol officer and dispatcher. The board will also review a quarterly report from Boston Advisors, discuss the assistant director job description and salary, and consider several PERAC memos on reinstatement and anti-spiking exemptions.

• Approve superannuation retirement of Marie Morando, effective July 20, 2024
• Accept new members: Joseph Noonan (Patrol Officer), Jared D’Ottavio (Dispatcher), Andrew Falcao (COA Van Driver)
• Quarterly review with Boston Advisors
• Review Retirement Board assistant director job description, hours, and salary
• Discuss PERAC Memo #21/2024 on new anti-spiking exemptions

The Maynard Retirement Board approved a motion to sell up to $3,000,000 in equities and reallocate the funds to PRIT Core Fixed Income, following a recommendation from Boston Advisors. The board also approved several retirement actions, including a superannuation retirement, a rollover, a transfer, and new member acceptances. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention on a cash disbursements warrant.

• Approved selling up to $3M in equities and rebalancing to PRIT Core Fixed Income (unanimous)
• Approved Superannuation Retirement for Marie Morando, effective July 20, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved rollover of deductions for Denise Walsh (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of deductions for Dylan Maloney to Middlesex County Retirement System (unanimous)
• Approved August 30, 2024 payroll warrant of $373,186.44 (unanimous)
• Approved August 30, 2024 deductions warrant of $57,936.75 (unanimous)
• Approved August 30, 2024 cash disbursements warrant of $108,585.15 (3-0, Connolly abstained)
• Approved transfer of $169,910.00 from PRIT cash to Citizens Bank checking account (unanimous)

Community Preservation Committee

The Maynard Community Preservation Committee will meet remotely to review the Alumni Field bleacher application, review fund balances, and discuss ongoing projects. Administrative items include approving previous meeting minutes and reviewing the application schedule.

• Review Alumni Field bleacher application
• Review status of fund balances
• Review and approve minutes from previous meeting
• Review application schedule

North Central Climate Change Coalition

The North Central Climate Change Coalition (NC4) holds a remote meeting to approve minutes, receive member updates, discuss a workforce survey update, hear grant news, and discuss the MassEnergize organization. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and collaborative.

• Workforce Survey Update
• Grant News
• MassEnergize Organization discussion

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will meet to discuss project updates and administrative reviews. The agenda includes a review of the Quad Board Meeting and the activation of a new Cleargov module.

• Police cruiser pricing updates
• DPW garage and schools field trips and photography
• Activation of new Cleargov module
• Review of Quad Board Meeting voter expectations and frequency

The Capital Planning Committee unanimously approved the July 23, 2024 meeting minutes. The committee discussed project updates, including a $10,000 per-cruiser cost increase for police cruisers, and noted that the bleachers project is the only one moving forward for the Special Town Meeting warrant. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July 23, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Noted police cruiser cost increase of $10,000 per cruiser
• Bleachers project to be on Special Town Meeting warrant

Select Board

The Select Board will first meet in executive session to discuss collective bargaining with the AFSCME Clerical Union and nonunion personnel. In open session, the board will hold public hearings on a proposed alcohol license transfer for Maynard Pizza and Bar and a pole installation at Main/Nason Street, and will consider a cannabis social equity policy and a host community agreement with Rivers Natural Healing. Other agenda items include appointments to the Planning Board and Board of Health, a block party on Linden Street, and updates on the Green Meadow School Building Project and Senior Center planning.

• Public hearing on transfer of all-alcohol license to Maynard Pizza and Bar, 149 Main Street
• Public hearing on pole installation by Eversource and Verizon at Main/Nason Street
• Discussion of Cannabis Social Equity Policy and Host Community Agreement with Rivers Natural Healing, Inc., 42 Main Street
• Appointments: Jeff Black to Planning Board, Maura Flynn to Board of Health
• Block party on Linden Street on September 7, 2024

The Select Board unanimously approved the transfer of the all-alcohol license to Brave Family Corp. for Maynard Pizza and Bar at 149 Main Street, along with new Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses. They also approved a Host Community Agreement with Rivers Natural Healing for a proposed marijuana dispensary at 42 Main Street, and a $313,610 grant agreement for lead service line work. All votes were 4-0.

• Approved liquor license transfer to Brave Family Corp. for Maynard Pizza and Bar (4-0)
• Approved new Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for Maynard Pizza and Bar (4-0)
• Approved Host Community Agreement with Rivers Natural Healing for dispensary at 42 Main Street (4-0)
• Authorized $313,610 Massachusetts Clean Water Trust grant for lead service line work (4-0)
• Approved block party on Linden Street for Sept 7, 2024 (4-0)
• Appointed Jeff Black to Planning Board (4-0)
• Appointed Maura Flynn to Board of Health (4-0)
• Approved pole installation at 115 Main Street for Eversource/Verizon (4-0)

Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force

The Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force will hold a virtual meeting to discuss and review current program financial data, continue comparing practices with similar towns, and analyze desirable program features. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes. No final votes on substantive policy are scheduled.

• Approval of August 6 regular session minutes
• Continued discussion of comparable towns' recycling programs
• Review and discussion of current program financial data
• Continued discussion of desirable program features and needs analysis

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review Special Town Meeting articles, including potential discussion and voting on article sponsorship, with School Committee representatives present for school-sponsored articles. The committee will also engage in future planning and scenario discussions. Routine items include approval of prior meeting minutes and updates from the chair and members.

• Review of Special Town Meeting articles with School Committee
• Discussion and potential voting on article sponsorship
• Future planning and scenario discussions
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Updates from chair and committee members

The Finance Committee voted 7-0 to recommend the CPA Committee's article to use CPA reserves for two projects: moving the trough from the old fire station and improvements at Ice House Landing. The committee took no action on the School Committee's $3.4 million bleacher replacement article, awaiting more information. Future planning discussion was deferred to the next meeting.

• Recommended CPA article for trough relocation and Ice House Landing improvements (7-0)
• Approved August 12 meeting minutes as amended (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:19 p.m. (7-0)

Affordable Housing Trust Board

The Maynard Affordable Housing Trust will meet to review ongoing projects and housing opportunities. The board is scheduled to vote on a revised LAU/LIP application for Maynard Sq.

• Vote on Maynard Sq. revised LAU/LIP application
• Review and update on ongoing projects
• Update on housing opportunities

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee will discuss and possibly vote on the Alumni Field bleacher project, including a Special Town Meeting article for bleachers. They will also consider approval of the Maynard High School Student Handbook and several policy rescissions, including the mask-wearing protocol. The superintendent will provide an update on the MSBA process. Votes are expected on the handbook, bleacher-related items, and policy changes.

• Maynard High School Student Handbook Approval
• Alumni Field Bleacher Project Updates and Planning
• Special Town Meeting Bleacher Article
• Rescinding Mask Wearing Protocol (EBCFA), Gift Giving to Students, and Exit Interview policies
• Recodify/Update Policy #400 to Policy GA: Personnel Policies Goals

Senior Center Committee

The Senior Center Committee will hear a draft report from the Real Estate Working Group on the path forward for a senior center. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, new business, and public comments.

• Real Estate Working Group draft report on Senior Center path forward

The Senior Center Committee met remotely and approved the minutes from August 1, 2024, by a 9-0 vote. The main discussion focused on a draft document for the Select Board about a new senior center, including projected costs of $12-17 million and a possible completion date of 2033-2035. No substantive decisions were made on the facility; the committee plans to gather more data and contact Mill & Main for space information.

• Approved minutes from August 1, 2024 (9-0)
• Adjourned at 8:49 PM (unanimous)

Library Board of Trustees

The Maynard Public Library Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting to review minutes, hear the Library Director’s report, and discuss several operational items. Topics include an additional CDEF grant for landscape improvements, a northeast stairwell leak and wall project, book festival planning, and a change in circulation slip printing. No votes on ordinances or funding amounts are listed.

• Additional CDEF grant for landscape improvements
• Northeast stairwell leak and wall project
• Book festival planning
• Change in circulation slip printing
• Annual building inspection

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and potentially vote on articles for a Special Town Meeting. The meeting also includes a debrief of the July 30 Joint Board Meeting and future scenario planning.

• Review and potential voting on Special Town Meeting (STM) articles
• Debrief of July 30 Joint Board Meeting
• Future planning and scenario discussions

Housing Authority

The Maynard Housing Authority will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to discuss and vote on the 2024 Capital Fund Program Grant and FY24 Annual Plan. Other business includes reviewing an Agreed Upon Procedures audit, state housing regulation changes (760 CMR 6.00), and approving minutes and bill warrants.

• Public hearing and vote on 2024 Capital Fund Program Grant & FY24 Annual Plan
• Motion to approve regular session minutes from June 17, 2024
• Review of Agreed Upon Procedures (AUP) Audit
• Discussion of EOHLC changes to public housing regulation 760 CMR 6.00
• Approval of Bill Warrants

The Maynard Housing Authority Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the 2024 Capital Fund Program Grant and FY24 Annual Plan, allocating $107,475 for upkeep and repairs at the Dawn Rd public housing. The board also approved the June 17, 2024 meeting minutes with a typo correction, reviewed audit findings with two exceptions, and voted to keep all board officer positions unchanged. No public attended the meeting.

• Approved 2024 Capital Fund Grant & Annual Plan (4-0)
• Approved June 17, 2024 meeting minutes with typo correction (4-0)
• Kept all board officer positions 'as is' (4-0)

School Committee

The School Committee is holding a workshop to perform a self-evaluation. Members will also discuss strategy, planning, and goals for Fiscal Year 2025.

• School Committee Self-Evaluation
• FY25 Strategy and Planning
• FY25 Goals Planning

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee Policy Subcommittee will discuss updates to several district policies, including a mask-wearing protocol, gift-giving to students, staff solicitations, and an exit interview procedure. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and recodification of personnel policies. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of Policy #406 – Gift Giving to Students
• Discussion of Policy GBEBC – Gifts to & Solicitations by Staff
• Discussion of Policy EBCFA – Mask Wearing Protocol
• Discussion of Policy #518 – Exit Interview
• Recodify Policy #400 to GA – Personnel Policies Goals

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will consider approving applications for the Fall Town Meeting, discuss moving the historic water trough, further improvements to Ice House Landing, and possibly postpone replacement of Alumni Field bleachers. The committee will also review updates on ongoing projects and other administrative items.

• Approval of applications for the Fall Town Meeting
• Moving the Historic Water Trough
• Further improvements to Ice House Landing
• Replacement of Alumni Field bleachers (possible postponement)
• Updates on ongoing projects

The Community Preservation Committee recommended $20,000 from the Historic Preservation Reserve Fund for the Lorenzo Maynard Historic Water Trough and $8,466 from the Open Space Reserve Fund for Icehouse Landing Improvements Phase II, both for the Fall Special Town Meeting. The committee tabled approval of the July 17 minutes for corrections and approved an amended warrant article. No action was taken on Alumni Field bleachers, pending further discussion.

• Recommended $20,000 for Lorenzo Maynard Historic Water Trough preservation (7-0)
• Recommended $8,466 for Icehouse Landing Improvements Phase II (7-0)
• Tabled approval of July 17, 2024 minutes until next meeting (7-0)
• Approved amended warrant article including trough relocation comment (7-0)

Select Board

The Maynard Select Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to transfer the all-alcohol license at Sanctuary, 82 Main Street, to a new owner, and consider associated entertainment and food licenses. The board will also vote on several contracts, including ambulance financing and library stairwell repairs, approve the town's Hazard Mitigation Plan, and make appointments to the Parking Clerk and Fire Station Building Committee. Items related to cannabis policy and a host community agreement have been removed from the agenda.

• Public hearing on on-premise all-alcohol license transfer for Sanctuary (82 Main St.)
• Appointments: Parking Clerk and Fire Station Building Committee
• Contracts: LiRo Corp. for library stairwell work, ambulance financing, LRTA FY25 agreement, 11 Main St. maintenance, VHB MS4 compliance amendment
• Hazard Mitigation Plan approval
• Historical Commission relocation of historic watering trough

The Select Board voted 3-2 to place a debt exclusion question for Alumni Field facilities on the November 5, 2024 ballot, but the motion failed because it did not receive the required two-thirds vote. The board approved several other items, including a liquor license transfer for Sanctuary, a contract for Library stairwell design, and the Hazard Mitigation Plan. Two items were removed from the agenda and will be reviewed at future meetings.

• Approved consent agenda items (proclamations, cemetery deed) (5-0)
• Discharged Fire Station Building Committee (5-0)
• Approved liquor license transfer for Sanctuary, 82 Main St. (5-0)
• Approved new Common Victualler and Entertainment Licenses for Sanctuary (5-0)
• Approved relocation of historic watering trough to Veterans Memorial Park (5-0)
• Approved $6,500 CDEF grant for Library landscaping (5-0)
• Approved $64,000 contract with LiRo Corp. for Library stairwell design (5-0)
• Failed to approve debt exclusion ballot question for Alumni Field (3-2, failed)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings on two main items: a special permit renewal for a marijuana retailer at 17 Nason Street, and site plan approval for the construction of the new Green Meadow Elementary School at 5 Tiger Drive. The board will also elect a chair and vice-chair, and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Public hearing for site plan approval of new Green Meadow Elementary School at 5 Tiger Drive
• Public hearing for special permit renewal of Mass Wellspring marijuana retailer at 17 Nason Street
• Annual election of Planning Board chair and vice-chair
• Approval of unapproved minutes from June 11 and July 9, 2024 meetings

The Maynard Planning Board unanimously renewed Mass Wellspring LLC's special permit to operate a marijuana retailer at 17 Nason Street for two years, contingent on completing a Host Community Agreement by the end of 2024. The board also continued the site plan review for the new Green Meadow Elementary School to August 27, 2024, and approved prior meeting minutes. Additionally, the board re-elected Chris Arsenault as Chair and Natalie Robert as Vice Chair.

• Renewed Mass Wellspring special permit for marijuana retailer (5-0)
• Continued Green Meadow Elementary School site plan hearing to Aug 27 (5-0)
• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes as amended (5-0)
• Re-elected Chris Arsenault as Chair (5-0)
• Re-elected Natalie Robert as Vice Chair (5-0)

Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force

The Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force will continue discussions on comparable towns and desirable program features, and review current financial data. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and public comments.

• Approval of July 23 regular session minutes
• Continued discussion of comparable towns' programs
• Review and discussion of current program financial data
• Continued discussion of desirable program features and needs analysis

Sustainability Committee

The Maynard Sustainability Committee will review minutes from July 1st, choose future meeting dates, and receive updates on key initiatives including the Climate Action Plan, MVP 2.0, and the Maynard Power Choice community aggregation, which is currently in a 30-day public comment period. The committee will also hear updates on the Green Meadow Build, High School Solar project, waste diversion efforts, nature-based solutions for stormwater and wetlands, the committee website, and grant status. Public comments will be taken.

• Review and approval of July 1st meeting minutes
• Update on Maynard Power Choice – community aggregation 30-day public comment period ongoing
• Update on Climate Action Plan implementation
• Update on High School Solar project progress
• Update on Nature-Based Solutions: Storm Water Regs and Wetland Bylaws revision

Senior Center Committee

The Senior Center Committee will review updates on the Quad Board meeting, the Mill and Main building inspection, and financing options for the Senior Center. The meeting will also accept prior minutes and take public comments. No decisions are indicated on the agenda, only updates and discussion.

• Update on Quad Board meeting
• Update on Mill and Main building inspection
• Update on financing for Senior Center

Senior Center Committee

The Senior Center Committee will view and inspect Building #9 at Mill and Main to assess its suitability for a potential Senior Center lease. No decisions or votes are scheduled; this is a fact-finding visit.

• Viewing and inspection of Building #9 at Mill and Main for a potential Senior Center lease

Select Board

The Select Board, Finance Committee, School Committee, and Capital Planning Committee will hold a joint meeting to review the town's fiscal conditions and hear from the Capital Planning Committee. A general discussion will follow. The meeting is open to the public and accessible via Zoom.

• Capital Planning Committee presentation on fiscal conditions and planning
• General discussion among the four boards on financial outlook

The Select Board, School Committee, Finance Committee, and Capital Planning Committee held a joint meeting to discuss fiscal conditions and capital planning. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, covering project priorities, debt scheduling, tax impacts, and potential funding options. The only action was a unanimous vote to adjourn.

• Adjourned meeting unanimously (5-0)

Select Board

The Select Board is meeting primarily to conduct an executive session for strategy discussions regarding negotiations with the Town Administrator, who is nonunion personnel. No public votes or other business are scheduled; the agenda is limited to this single item.

• Executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Town Administrator

School Committee

The School Committee meets jointly with the Select Board, Finance Committee, and Capital Planning Committee for a discussion on financial planning and priorities. The meeting includes general discussion and possible votes on agenda items. No specific projects or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Financial Planning and Priorities discussion with Capital Planning Committee, Finance Committee, and Select Board

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will hold a quad meeting with potential discussion of CPC matters, particularly the Alumni Field Bleacher project. No formal votes or decisions are guaranteed; the agenda is largely procedural.

• Potential input or deliberation on the Alumni Field Bleacher project

Green Meadow Building Committee

The Green Meadow Building Committee will meet to discuss project schedule, budget, and early site package status, along with permitting updates from the Planning Board and Conservation Commission. The committee will vote on value-engineering and add alternate scopes, as well as on the MSBA 60% Construction Documents Submission. A design update and new business will also be covered.

• Review and vote on Value-Engineering and Add Alternate Scopes
• Review and vote on MSBA 60% Construction Documents Submission
• Planning Board and Conservation Commission permitting update
• Project budget update
• Early site package update

Senior Center Committee

The Maynard Senior Center Committee is meeting to receive updates from working groups on RFI and space needs, senior center visits, and financing. New business and public comments are also on the agenda. No votes on specific projects or dollar amounts are listed.

• RFI and space needs update from working group
• Senior Center visits update from working group
• Senior Center financing update from working group

The Maynard Senior Center Committee approved amended minutes from a previous meeting, with corrections to the tax burden description and attendance record. The committee also discussed drafting a Town Warrant override article to address leasing costs for the Senior Center, with ongoing discussions about binding future spending commitments for the Council on Aging. No final decisions were made on the override article or funding methods.

• Approved amended minutes from previous meeting (unanimous)
• Discussed drafting Town Warrant override article for leasing costs (no vote)
• Scheduled visitation tour of Mill and Main Building #9 for August 30 at 10:00 AM

Select Board

The Budget Sub-Committee of the Maynard Select Board will meet remotely to reorganize committee roles, approve minutes from May 15, 2024, and discuss closing out FY24 and the status of FY25. They will also plan for a joint meeting on July 30 and a Special Town Meeting on October 7. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific dollar amounts or proposals listed.

• Re-organization of committee roles (chair, clerk)
• Approval of minutes from May 15, 2024
• Discussion of FY24 closing
• Discussion of FY25 status
• Planning for joint meeting on July 30 and Special Town Meeting on October 7

The Select Board's Budget Sub-Committee met remotely and made no final decisions. Members discussed the upcoming joint meeting with the School Committee, focusing on the bleachers project, a potential operational override for FY26, and the senior center. The board confirmed Jeff Swanberg remains chair and scheduled the next meeting for August 22nd.

• Confirmed Jeff Swanberg as chair, procedures unchanged
• Scheduled joint meeting for July 30th at the fire station
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Retirement Board

The Maynard Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes, process a refund of deductions for James McGowan, and accept five new members. Routine financial items include retiree payroll warrants, vendor warrant, cash forecast, and bank reconciliations. The board will also discuss staffing, a PERAC forum, and review several PERAC memos.

• Approve refund of deductions for James McGowan
• Accept new members: Joanne Zobbi, Heather Williams, John Calabresi, Devyn Calvert, Andrew Skipper
• Approve retiree payroll and deductions warrants
• Review PERAC Memo #15/2024 on 91A PROSPER tasks
• Discuss PERAC Memo #18/2024 on audit process via PROSPER

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two business property requests. The board will also elect a ZBA Chair for FY 25.

• Public hearing for 6 Glendale Street to change use from auto detailing to auto repair
• Public hearing for 1 Powder Mill Road (BP Gas Station) for a special permit to allow overnight storage of U-Haul commercial vehicles
• Election of ZBA Chair for FY 25

The Maynard Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing for a special permit request by Wooseok Chang, owner of the BP gas station at 1 Powder Mill Road, to allow overnight storage of up to 8 U-Haul trucks. After discussion, the board voted unanimously to continue the hearing to August 26, 2024, to allow the applicant to provide a refined truck parking map and landscaping proposals. The board also continued the hearing for 6 Glendale Street to August 26, 2024, as the applicant was not present. No final decisions were made on either application.

• Continued BP gas station special permit hearing to Aug. 26 (unanimous)
• Continued 6 Glendale Street hearing to Aug. 26 (unanimous)
• Re-elected Paul Scheiner as Chair (unanimous)
• Re-elected Page Czepiga as Vice Chair (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign decisions on behalf of the board (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 26, 2024 (unanimous)

Affordable Housing Trust Board

This meeting of the Maynard Affordable Housing Trust includes votes on a grant agreement with the Community Preservation Committee and the revised Maynard Square LAU/LIP application. The board will also elect officers, review ongoing projects, and discuss the rental assistance program.

• Vote on Grant Agreement with Community Preservation Committee
• Vote on Maynard Sq. revised LAU/LIP application
• Election of Officers
• Update on Maynard Rental Assistance Program
• Review RHSO Infographics

Select Board

The Select Board will first hold an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically the Town Administrator. After reconvening in open session, the board will develop its annual goals for fiscal year 2025 and receive chair and board member reports. The meeting is primarily procedural, with the goal-setting being the main substantive item.

• Executive session to conduct strategy for negotiations with nonunion personnel: Town Administrator
• Annual goal setting for FY25 to be developed by the board
• Chair report and board member reports scheduled
• Next regular meeting date set for August 6, 2024

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to elect officers and receive reports from the Library Director. The board will discuss building maintenance and a grant award. The meeting includes updates on staffing and upcoming programs.

• Election of officers
• Award of LSTA “Mind in the Making” grant
• Proposed business at 6 Glendale
• Landscape improvement project
• Stairwell leak project and HVAC RTU7 repair

The Maynard Public Library Board of Trustees held a routine monthly meeting, electing Peter Reed as chair, Francis S. Wyman as secretary, and Chris Rees as member-at-large. They approved the June 11, 2024 minutes and signed warrants. The director reported the library was awarded a $15,000 LSTA 'Mind in the Making' grant for children's play spaces, and discussed ongoing zoning review of an auto shop at 6 Glendale Street. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond officer elections and routine approvals.

• Elected Peter Reed as chair, Francis S. Wyman as secretary, Chris Rees as member-at-large
• Approved June 11, 2024 meeting minutes
• Signed warrants (Peter, Francis, Chris)
• Reported $15,000 LSTA 'Mind in the Making' grant award (not yet official until September contract)

Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force

The Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force will meet virtually on July 23, 2024, to consider approving minutes from July 16 and then discuss comparable towns, review current program financial data, and continue discussing desirable program features and needs analysis. Public comments will be taken.

• Approval of July 16 regular session minutes
• Continued discussion of comparable towns
• Review of current program financial data
• Continued discussion of desirable program features and needs analysis

Capital Planning Committee

The Maynard Capital Planning Committee will hold a remote meeting to vote on previous meeting notes, discuss project updates, and schedule the next meeting. The agenda is procedural with no specific proposals or financial items listed.

• Voting on approval of previous meeting minutes
• Project updates (no details provided in agenda)

The Capital Planning Committee met remotely and voted unanimously to approve the July 9, 2024 meeting minutes. The committee decided not to pursue polling questions at the upcoming Quad Board meeting, reviewed and revised a slide presentation for it, and assigned presenters. Liaison roles were updated for DPW, schools, and fire/police departments.

• Approved July 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided not to pursue polling questions at Quad Board meeting
• Reviewed and made changes to Quad Board slide presentation
• Assigned presenters for Quad Board slides
• Updated liaisons: Ben for DPW, Jonathan for schools, Jon for fire and police

Board of Health

This is a routine meeting of the Maynard Board of Health with no specific decisions or public hearings on the agenda. The board will receive updates from the Public Health Nurse and Public Health Director, consider approving previous meeting minutes, and take public comments.

• Public Health Nurse updates
• Public Health Director updates
• Approve meeting and hearing minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a remote meeting to discuss end-of-fiscal-year budget updates and reserve fund transfers, topics for the upcoming Joint Board Meeting, future planning scenarios, and liaison roles for FY25. The agenda is largely procedural and discussion-oriented, with no specific dollar amounts or concrete decisions listed.

• End of fiscal year budget updates and reserve fund/budget transfers
• Open discussion on topics for Joint Board Meeting on July 30th
• Future planning and scenario discussions
• Liaison roles for FY25 to other town boards/committees

Community Preservation Committee

The Maynard Community Preservation Committee will hold a remote meeting to approve previous minutes, elect officers for FY2025, and discuss administrative items. The main business involves evaluating applications for the Fall Town Meeting and considering several project proposals: moving the Historic Water Trough, further improvements to Ice House Landing, replacement of Alumni Field bleachers, and updates to the CPC slideshow. The committee will also review changes to the grant agreement and report templates.

• Evaluate applications for Fall Town Meeting
• Moving the Historic Water Trough
• Further improvements to Ice House Landing
• Replacement of Alumni Field bleachers
• Review changes to grant agreement template

Select Board

The Select Board will hold an executive session for collective bargaining before reconvening in open session. The agenda includes a host community agreement with Rivers Natural Healing, Inc. for a dispensary at 42 Main Street, an ambulance contract with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, and a police officer appointment. Other items include Green Meadow School building project bids, a retirement proclamation, and setting a date for a fall 2024 special town meeting.

• Host Community Agreement: Rivers Natural Healing, Inc., 42 Main Street
• Ambulance contract with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles, LLC
• Appointment of Joseph Noonan as full-time police officer
• Green Meadow School Building Project early site package low bidder
• Set date, time, and place for Fall 2024 Special Town Meeting

Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force

The Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force will discuss financial data from the current program, continue comparing practices with similar towns, and explore desirable program features. The committee may also vote to approve minutes from four prior meetings.

• Approval of minutes from March 26, April 30, May 28, and June 25 meetings
• Continued discussion of comparable towns' solid waste programs
• Review of current program financial data
• Continued discussion of desirable program features and needs analysis

Library Board of Trustees

The Maynard Public Library Board of Trustees will vote on minutes, elect officers, and receive the Library Director's report. The report includes discussion of a new Circulation Assistant, an LSTA "Mind in the Making" grant award, and proposed business at 6 Glendale. Building and grounds items cover a landscape improvement project, stairwell leak repair, and HVAC RTU7 repair.

• Award of LSTA "Mind in the Making" grant
• New Circulation Assistant hire
• Proposed business at 6 Glendale
• Landscape improvement project
• Stairwell leak project and HVAC RTU7 repair

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee will hold elections for officers and appoint subcommittee members and liaisons. The committee will also receive updates on the MSBA Green Meadow building and the CPC bleacher project.

• Election of School Committee officers
• Appointment of subcommittees and liaisons
• MSBA Green Meadow Building update
• CPC Application and Bleacher Project update
• Adoption of 2024-2025 operating principles and protocols

Senior Center Committee

The committee will receive updates regarding short-term space needs, senior center visits, and FAQs. The meeting also includes reports on financing for the Senior Center and MAY-CAL.

• Update on issuing the RFI for short term space needs
• Update on senior center visits to date
• Update on FAQ’s
• Update on financing for Senior Center and MAY-CAL

By-law Committee

The By-law Committee will discuss proposed changes to Chapters 4 and 9 of the town by-laws concerning the Council On-Aging. The meeting also includes the election of committee officers.

• Proposed changes to By-law Chapter 4 and Chapter 9 regarding Council On-Aging
• Election of Committee Officers
• Review and vote on minutes from the last meeting

Capital Planning Committee

The committee will discuss a ClearGov upgrade and polling questions. The agenda also includes news regarding an additional $134,000 in Chapter 90 road funding.

• $134k extra Ch 90 road funding
• ClearGov upgrade discussion
• Committee elections
• Voting on previous meeting notes

ADA Commission

The commission will discuss the FY2025 ADA Improvement Grant and specific accessibility issues, including a parking space on Main and IceHouse Landing. The meeting also includes reviewing minutes from February 8 and June 11, 2024.

• FY2025 ADA Improvement Grant discussion
• Handicapped parking space on Main
• IceHouse Landing ADA concern
• Review of February 8 and June 11, 2024 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Maynard Planning Board will hold public hearings on several property use applications. Discussions include expanding medical offices at 11 Main Street and converting a Hillside Street home into four units. The board will also consider permits for a gas station and a veterinary clinic.

• Request to expand medical office use and reduce parking at 11 Main Street
• Special Permit for gas station and convenience store at 1 Powder Mill Road
• Conversion of 14-16 Hillside Street from two to four dwelling units
• Special Permit for a veterinary clinic at 15-4 Digital Way

Green Meadow Building Committee

The Green Meadow Building Committee will discuss project schedule, budget, and design updates. The meeting includes votes on the early site package bidder and a proposal for material testing and inspections.

• Vote on low, responsible bidder for Early Site Package Bidding
• Review and vote on Material Testing and Inspections proposal
• Review and vote on Value-Engineering and Add Alternate Scopes
• Project schedule update
• Project budget update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will elect nominees for Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Town Moderator's yearly goals and end-of-fiscal-year budget updates and transfers.

• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary nominees
• End of fiscal year budget updates
• Reserve fund/budget transfers
• Discussion of Moderator's yearly goals

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss collective bargaining strategy for the AFSCME Clerical Union and nonunion personnel. The board will also conduct fiscal year 2025 organization, including goal setting and assigning liaisons. Updates are scheduled regarding the Green Meadow School Building Project and drinking water engineering services.

• Collective bargaining strategy for AFSCME Clerical Union
• Stantec Consulting Services Inc contract for Drinking Water Master Plan
• Memorial Park use for Shakespeare in the Park, August 3 & 4, 2024
• Policies for Mobile Food Vendors and Hawkers/Peddlers
• Status updates on Senior Center and Green Meadow School Building Project

Sustainability Committee

The committee will receive updates on several major initiatives, including the Climate Action Plan and Community Aggregation. The meeting also features a presentation regarding the use of rodenticides on municipal facilities.

• Maynard Power Choice 30-day public comment period update
• Presentation on the use of Rodenticides on municipal facilities
• Storm Water Regs & Wetland Bylaws revision update
• Draft letter regarding polystyrene “viofoam” product

Retirement Board

The Maynard Retirement Board will meet to approve minutes from May 23, 2024, and various warrants. The agenda includes approving an accidental disability retirement and accepting three new members.

• Accidental Disability Retirement for Janine Parker
• Acceptance of new members Diane Montanez, Eric Frechette, and Keagan Sheridan
• Transfer of Michael Besaw's deductions to Mass. Teachers’ Retirement
• Allocation of FY25 appropriation funds
• Approval of retiree payroll and vendor warrants

Lowell Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board

The LRTA Advisory Board will review monthly reports from the Administrator, Finance Director, and Facility Director. The meeting includes a presentation on the FY2025 budget and a review of the Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan. Members will also elect officers and set the summer meeting schedule.

• LRTA FY2025 Budget Presentation
• Public Transportation Agency Safety Plan
• Election of Officers
• Advisory Board summer recess schedule
• Acceptance of May 23, 2024 meeting minutes

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two property use applications. The board will consider changing an auto detailing shop to an auto repair shop at 6 Glendale Street. Additionally, the board will review a request for overnight storage of commercial vehicles at 1 Powder Mill Road.

• Proposed change from auto detailing to auto repair at 6 Glendale Street
• Request for overnight storage of commercial vehicles up to 25,000 GVW at 1 Powder Mill Road
• Review of unapproved meeting minutes from April and May 2024

Capital Planning Committee

The committee will review notes from previous meetings and the Quad Board Meeting. The agenda also includes discussing project updates, scoring variances, and top recommendations.

• Quad Board Meeting Review
• Project updates and scoring variances
• Review of top priorities and recommendations

Board of Health

The Board of Health will conduct a public hearing concerning the property at 140 Great Road under the State Sanitary Code. The meeting also includes updates from the Public Health Nurse and the Public Health Director.

• Public hearing for 140 Great Road regarding minimum standards of fitness for human habitation
• Statement by the Health Director
• Statement by the owner of 140 Great Road
• Update from the Public Health Nurse
• Update from the Public Health Director

Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force

The Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force will continue discussions regarding comparable towns and desirable program features. The committee will also review current financial data for the existing program.

• Approval of minutes from March 26, April 30, and May 28
• Review of current program financial data
• Discussion of comparable towns
• Discussion of desirable program features and needs analysis

Green Meadow Building Committee

The Green Meadow Building Committee will receive updates regarding the project schedule, budget, and early site package bidding. The meeting also includes reviews and votes on the MVG solar design proposal and a structural peer review proposal.

• Review and vote on MVG solar design proposal
• Review and vote on structural peer review proposal
• Early Site Package Bidding Update
• Project Budget Update
• Project Schedule Update

Finance Committee

The committee will review end of fiscal year budget updates and potential reserve fund or budget transfers. The agenda also includes a debrief of the June 11th multi-board meeting and discussion regarding future planning and committee roles.

• End of fiscal year budget updates
• Reserve fund and budget transfers
• June 11th multi-board meeting debrief
• Future planning and committee role discussion

North Central Climate Change Coalition

The North Central Climate Change Coalition will review meeting minutes and receive member updates. The agenda includes discussions regarding a Federal Funds Partnership, the ResilientMass Metrics Equity Advisory Group, and Mass Energize.

• Review and approval of minutes
• Federal Funds Partnership discussion
• ResilientMass Metrics Equity Advisory Group discussion
• Mass Energize discussion

School Committee

The committee will conduct the annual evaluation for Superintendent Brian Haas and vote on a potential salary increase. The meeting also includes an executive session regarding negotiations with nonunion personnel.

• Superintendent annual evaluation and salary increase vote
• Executive session for negotiations with nonunion personnel
• Solect Energy Solar Education presentation
• CPC Alumni Bleacher Project application resubmission
• Q3 School Finance Report review

Senior Center Committee

The committee will review updates from the June 18th Select Board presentation. Members will also discuss progress on issuing an RFI for short-term space needs and findings from recent senior center visits.

• Update on Select Board presentation from June 18th
• Update on issuing the RFI for short-term space needs
• Discussion of facts found during senior center visits

Select Board

The Maynard Select Board will discuss the Green Meadow School Building Project and the disposition of 61-63 Summer Street. The board is also reviewing a contract for a new water utility vehicle and a change order for the Well 4A Project. Additionally, the meeting includes an executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy.

• Winston Builders Well 4A Project change order
• Advantage Truck Group Western Star Dump Truck contract
• Green Meadow School Building Project status
• 61-63 Summer Street disposition
• Maynard Fire Department appointments

Historical Commission

The commission will discuss community projects including a fall lecture series and the Farmers Market. Members will also receive status reports on various historical sites and research regarding local mills.

• Amory Grove dedication with Fire Chief
• Status reports on Ice House, Field House, and Walking Tour
• Powder mill and Paper Mill research
• Fall lecture series and Farmers Market discussions
• Awarded but not affixed markers

Housing Authority

The Maynard Housing Authority will review recent project awards and EOHLC approvals for capital and emergency work. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding a grant support letter for the Town of Maynard.

• Awarded Federal Pacific Panel replacement project (#174027)
• EOHLC approval of Capital Project #174028
• EOHLC approval of Emergency Award – Septic Pump replacement (#174029)
• Letter of support for Town of Maynard grant application

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will hold a public hearing regarding the function of the Community Preservation Act in Maynard. The agenda also includes discussions on grant agreements for this fiscal year and updates on ongoing projects.

• Public hearing on the function of the Community Preservation Act
• Discussion of grant agreements for this fiscal year
• Updates on ongoing projects
• Review and approval of previous meeting minutes

Select Board

The Select Board, Finance Committee, School Committee, and Capital Planning Committee will hold a joint meeting. The agenda focuses on discussing fiscal conditions and planning across these bodies.

• Discussion of fiscal conditions and planning by committee officials

Select Board

The Maynard Select Board will meet to conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with the Town Administrator. This item is scheduled as an executive session.

• Executive session for negotiation strategy with the Town Administrator

Library Board of Trustees

The Board will review the Library Director's report regarding personnel and upcoming programs. Members will also discuss solar panel information from the DPW and proposed business at 6 Glendale Street.

• Proposed business at 6 Glendale Street
• AFSCME agreement
• Solar panel information from DPW
• Circulation Assistant position
• Maynard Book Festival planning

Planning Board

The Planning Board is reviewing several applications for special permits and site plan modifications. This includes a proposal to expand medical offices at 11 Main Street and a renovation of 14-16 Hillside Street into four units. A hearing regarding 1 Powder Mill Road will be continued by staff request.

• Renovation of 14-16 Hillside Street to add two dwelling units
• Expansion of medical office use at 11 Main Street
• Parking relief request for 26 spaces at 11 Main Street (53 required)
• New pedestrian pathway and traffic calming measures at 11 Main Street
• Continued hearing for gas station and convenience store at 1 Powder Mill Road

Capital Planning Committee

The Select Board, Finance Committee, School Committee, and Capital Planning Committee will hold a joint meeting. The agenda focuses on discussing fiscal conditions and planning across these bodies.

• Discussion of fiscal conditions and planning

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will review minutes from May 14, 2024, and hear updates regarding the Senior Center Committee and pickleball courts. The board will also discuss revisions to by-laws and a warrant report. No meetings are scheduled for July or August.

• Pickleball Courts Update
• Revision of by-laws and warrant report
• Senior Center Committee Update
• Approval of May 14, 2024 minutes

Finance Committee

The Select Board, Finance Committee, School Committee, and Capital Planning Committee will hold a joint session. The agenda focuses on reviewing fiscal conditions and planning across these municipal bodies.

• Review of fiscal conditions and planning

School Committee

The School Committee will meet with the Selectboard, Finance Committee, and Capital Planning Committee for a quad board discussion. The session focuses on future capital planning and operation budget planning.

• Discussion of future capital planning
• Discussion of future operation budget planning

ADA Commission

The ADA Commission will discuss the FY2025 ADA Improvement Grant and a handicapped parking space on Main Street. The commission may also review minutes from May 14, 2024, and a letter to the Select Board.

• FY2025 ADA Improvement Grant
• Handicapped parking space on Main
• Ice House Landing concern
• Review of May 14, 2024 minutes
• Letter to Select Board

School Committee

The subcommittee will discuss FY24 budget matters, including approved warrants and potential revenue or expense changes. The meeting also includes discussions on facility updates and a joint meeting scheduled for June 11.

• FY24 budget discussions regarding warrants, revenue, and expenses
• Review of facilities updates
• Planning for the June 11th Joint Budget Subcommittee Meeting

School Committee

The committee will review student representative reports and receive updates on the Case and Assabet Valley Collaborative. Members will also discuss school transportation bids and the Superintendent's end-of-year report for evaluation.

• Approval of Spanish exchange trip presentation
• Update on school transportation bids
• Superintendent’s end-of-year report for evaluation
• Preparation for the June 11th Quad Board Meeting
• Acceptance of meeting minutes and warrants

Senior Center Committee

The committee will discuss preparations for the upcoming Fall Town Meeting and receive updates on Active Living Center visits. Members are also awaiting a Request for Information regarding real estate review.

• Fall Town Meeting preparation
• Real Estate Review RFI status
• Active Living Center (MayCAL) visit updates
• FAQ update

Community Preservation Committee

The committee will review subjects and materials for the upcoming spring informational CPC Public Hearing. The agenda also includes discussions on administrative equipment improvements and updates on ongoing projects.

• Review of subjects and materials for the spring informational CPC Public Hearing
• CPC Admin equipment improvement
• Updates on ongoing projects
• Approval of previous meeting minutes

Reo Road Playground

The Reo Road Playground Subcommittee will discuss the current state of the playground, including signage and improvements with DPW. The meeting also covers CPC fund extensions and a summer fundraiser.

• Extension of CPC funds
• Update to Conservation Commission
• Finalizing playground signage and DPW improvements
• Distribution of public input survey
• Summer fundraiser

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss collective bargaining strategy for the AFSCME Clerical Union and nonunion personnel. The agenda includes contract reviews for wastewater maintenance, trash collection, and easement agreements at 115 Main Street. The board will also hear a final report from the 61-63 Summer Street Re-Use Committee.

• AFSCME Clerical Union collective bargaining strategy
• E.L. Harvey & Sons, Inc. trash/recycling collection contract extension
• Veolia wastewater treatment facility operations and maintenance services
• Aaronap Cellars LLC farmer winery application for Maynard Farmer's Market
• 61-63 Summer Street Re-Use Committee final report

Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force

The Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force will continue discussions regarding comparable towns and desirable program features. The committee is also scheduled to review current program financial data.

• Approval of March 26, April 30, and May 28 meeting minutes
• Review of current program financial data
• Discussion of comparable towns
• Analysis of desirable program features and needs

61-63 Summer Street Re-Use Committee

The 61-53 Summer Street Re-Use Committee will present its final report to the Select Board. The meeting includes a presentation and an open session for questions.

• Final Report Presentation
• Presentation to Select Board

Capital Planning Committee

The committee will discuss updates and scoring for new projects. The agenda also includes voting on previous meeting notes and preparing for upcoming presentations.

• New project updates and scoring
• Voting in previous meeting's notes
• Presentation preparations

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will discuss capital planning and future planning. The committee will also conduct a debrief of the Annual Town Meeting and discuss a multi-board meeting scheduled for June 11th.

• Capital discussion and future planning
• Annual Town Meeting (ATM) debrief and discussion
• Discussion for multi-board meeting on June 11th
• Approval of prior meeting minutes

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee agenda lists discussion topics including capital planning with a guest committee, a debrief on the recent Annual Town Meeting, and preparation for a June 11 multi-board session. The meeting will also cover routine administrative items such as approving prior minutes and scheduling future meetings. No votes or binding decisions are listed on this agenda.

• Discussion with the Capital Planning Committee on future capital projects
• Debrief and review of the recent Annual Town Meeting
• Planning for a multi-board meeting scheduled for June 11
• Approval of minutes from prior Finance Committee meetings
• Updates from the committee chair and members

Sustainability Committee

The committee will discuss a proposal for a municipal food waste compost program and receive updates on several climate initiatives. This includes progress on the High School Solar project and the New Green Meadow Build. The meeting also addresses polystyrene bylaw compliance for a local business.

• Proposal for municipal food waste compost program
• Polystyrene bylaw compliance review for 129 Parker St
• High School Solar project rooftop update
• DPW Storm Water Utility Grant application update
• New Green Meadow Build progress report

Economic Development Committee

The Maynard Economic Development Committee will hold a remote meeting on May 30, 2024. The agenda lists only a call to order and a discussion regarding food trucks. No specific proposals, votes, or dollar amounts are included in the provided text.

• Food truck discussion

Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force

The Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force is meeting to discuss current program financial data. The committee will also continue discussions regarding comparable towns and desirable program features.

• Review of current program financial data
• Discussion of comparable towns
• Discussion of desirable program features

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue a public hearing regarding a special permit for a marijuana retail establishment. Additionally, the board will receive a progress report on zoning recommendations for the Powder Mill Corridor Initiative Study Area.

• Public hearing for special permit to operate a marijuana retailer at 42 Main Street (Rivers’ Leaves of Natural Healing)
• Progress report from MAPC on draft zoning recommendations for the Powder Mill Corridor Initiative Study Area

61-63 Summer Street Re-Use Committee

The 61-63 Summer Street Re-Use Committee is meeting to review a presentation regarding roles, documents, and graphics. The body will also discuss a preview deadline and conduct a cost/benefit and intangibles review.

• Review of presentation roles, documents, and graphics
• Discussion of preview deadline
• Cost/benefit review
• Review of intangibles

Retirement Board

The Retirement Board will discuss the FY23 audit and a two-year contract extension for Roselli, Clark & Associates. The board is also reviewing the allocation of FY25 appropriation funds with Boston Advisors and processing member deduction transfers and rollovers.

• FY23 Audit and 2-year contract extension for Roselli, Clark & Associates
• Allocation of FY25 appropriation funds with Boston Advisors
• Transfer of deductions for Joseph Donahue and Maria Bottos to Mass. Teachers’ Retirement
• Rollover of deductions for Robert Savoie and Julie Tobin
• Approval of retiree payroll, deductions warrants, and regular vendor warrant

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing regarding a property at 6 Glendale Street. The board will determine if changing the use from an auto detailing shop to an auto repair shop would be substantially more detrimental to the neighborhood.

• Public hearing for 6 Glendale Street regarding a proposed change from auto detailing to auto repair

School Committee

The School Committee will review the District Improvement Plan and District Curriculum Accommodation Plan. The meeting includes an introduction for incoming Director of Student Services Heather Newman and a first reading of a mask wearing protocol policy.

• Introduction of incoming Director of Student Services, Heather Newman
• District Improvement Plan/District Curriculum Accommodation Plan presentation
• First reading of Policy EBCFA - Mask Wearing Protocol
• Rescinding of policies regarding duplication of materials, instructional material loans, accident insurance, gift giving to students, and green cleaning
• Executive session for strategy regarding nonunion personnel negotiations

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the District Improvement Plan and the Superintendent's end-of-year evaluation report. The body is scheduled to vote on rescinding several policies and approving nonunion personnel contracts and salaries.

• Vote on nonunion personnel contracts and salaries
• First reading of Policy EBCFA regarding Mask Wearing Protocol
• Rescinding policies on Duplication of Materials, Accident Insurance, and Green Cleaning
• Discussion and possible vote on District Improvement Plan/District Curriculum Accommodation Plan
• Introduction of incoming Director of Student Services, Heather Newman

Select Board

The Select Board will hold a public hearing regarding an alcohol license transfer for Maynard Liquors. The agenda also includes updates on the Green Meadow School Building Project and personnel contracts. Additionally, the board will consider committee appointments and various uses of Memorial Park.

• Public hearing: Alcohol License Transfer for Maynard Liquors at 86 Powder Mill Road
• Personnel Employment Agreement for Planning Director (FY24-26)
• Green Meadow School Building Project status update
• Appointments to the Senior Center Committee and Cultural Council
• Use of Memorial Park for Elks, Maynard Library, and Community Band events

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to elect a new member and review reports from the Library Director. The board will discuss staffing for the Circulation Assistant and Adult Programming Coordinator positions. Discussions will also cover building maintenance and long-term budget planning.

• Election of new Trustee
• Staffing for Circulation Assistant and Adult Programming Coordinator positions
• Landscape improvement project
• Replacement of automatic door mechanism
• Capital Planning Committee long-term budget planning

Historical Commission

The Commission will review various historical projects and upcoming community events. Discussion includes status updates on several local sites and research regarding the powder mill and paper mill.

• Fall lecture series
• Farmers Market
• Amory Grove dedication with Fire Chief
• Status reports on Ice House, troughs, Will Doyle, Walking Tour, and Field House
• Powder mill and Paper Mill research

Capital Planning Committee

The committee is meeting to discuss updates and scoring for new projects. The session will also include preparations for upcoming presentations.

• New project updates and scoring
• Presentation preparations

Board of Health

The Maynard Board of Health will review a public health update and reports from the Health Director. The board also plans to approve meeting minutes.

• Public Health Update
• Health Director updates
• Approval of meeting minutes

Select Board

This agenda serves as a quorum notice for the Maynard Annual Town Meeting. The document contains only procedural items regarding the conduct of the meeting and adjournment.

• Conduct of Town Meeting

Housing Authority

The Board will review the April 22, 2024, session minutes and a GASB 74/75 summary of results. The agenda also includes a letter of support for a Town of Maynard grant application and EOHLC approval for Capital Project #174028.

• Approval of April 22, 2024, session minutes
• GASB 74/75 Summary of Results
• Letter of Support for Town of Maynard’s Grant application
• EOHLC approval of Capital Project #174028
• Bill Warrants

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting at the Annual Town Meeting. Members may be asked to provide input on Town Meeting matters.

Green Meadow Building Committee

The committee will review and vote on the MSBA Design Development Submission. The meeting also includes updates on the project's budget and schedule.

• Vote on MSBA Design Development Submission
• Project budget update
• Project schedule update

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to provide support for the conduct of the Annual Town Meeting. The agenda is procedural and does not list specific votes or financial items.

School Committee

The School Committee is meeting to provide input or deliberate on Town Meeting matters if requested. The agenda consists of procedural notice regarding the Town Meeting quorum.

Senior Center Committee

The meeting consists of procedural items and updates from three working groups. These include Finance, Senior Center Visits Coordination, and Real Estate Review. No specific new business or projects are detailed in the agenda.

• Finance working group report
• Senior Center Visits Coordination working group report
• Real Estate Review working group report

Select Board

The Budget Sub-Committee and Capital Planning Committee are holding a joint meeting to review the status of FY24 and discuss FY25. The agenda also includes approving minutes from March 28, 2024.

• Review of FY24 status
• Discussion regarding FY25
• Approval of March 28, 2024, meeting minutes
• Scheduling of June 11, 2024, long-range capital planning meeting

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will meet via Zoom to decide on fund return options and plan a spring informational public hearing. The body will also consider an administrator salary increase and equipment improvements.

• Decision on fund return options
• Planning for spring informational CPC Public Hearing
• Administrator salary increase
• CPC Admin equipment improvement

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will meet to review and vote on the adoption of a Goals and Objectives Document. The board will also discuss revisions to the mission statement and bylaws.

• Adoption vote for Goals and Objectives Document
• Mission statement revision
• Bylaws revision report
• Pickleball Courts update
• New Welcome Policy

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee is meeting to review outstanding numbered policies and MASC policies. The group will also identify posted policies that require revision.

• Review of policies including Patriotic Exercises (221), Accident Insurance (381), and Green Cleaning (742)
• Review of MASC policies on Student Conduct of School Buses (EEAEC) and Bullying Prevention (JICFB)
• Review of Library Materials Selection and Adoption (IJL/IJLA)
• Revision of School district Wellness Program (ADF) and Emergency Plans (EBC)
• Revision of Mask Wearing Protocol (EBCFA) and Student Discipline (JIC)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding two Special Permit applications. One involves renovating a property to increase dwelling units, and the other concerns a new retail business.

• Public Hearing: 14-16 Hillside Street renovation to add two dwelling units for a total of four
• Public Hearing: Special Permit for a marijuana retailer establishment at 42 Main Street

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to discuss and vote on recommendations for Annual Town Meeting articles. The session includes a public hearing regarding proposed FY2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles. Members will also discuss future budget planning and the Triboard meeting.

• Recommendations and voting on Annual Town Meeting (ATM) articles
• Public hearing on proposed FY2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
• Triboard meeting and future budget planning discussions

61-63 Summer Street Re-Use Committee

The committee is reviewing progress toward a final report regarding the reuse of 61-63 Summer Street. Discussion includes roles, visual materials, and potential interest in a Request for Proposals (RFP).

• Review of final report progress
• Discussion of top three intangibles for each option
• Confirmation of MAPC's role for the June 4 presentation
• Discussion regarding RFP interest

School Committee

The School Committee will meet to vote on the MEA Teachers Union contract and the appointment of the Director of Student Services. The body will also discuss the superintendent's evaluation timeline and set meeting dates for FY25.

• Vote on MEA Teachers Union Contract
• Vote on appointment of Director of Student Services
• Superintendent's report on Alumni Bleacher Project
• Discussion on Superintendent Evaluation Timeline
• Setting School Committee Meeting Dates for FY25

Select Board

The Select Board will conduct public hearings regarding an alcohol license transfer and street layouts. The meeting also includes reviews of infrastructure contracts and seasonal water use restrictions.

• Alcohol license transfer for Maynard Liquors at 86 Powder Mill Road
• Layout hearing for Fletcher St, Allan Dr, and Heights Terr
• Contracts for Green Meadow Elementary School design and traffic signals
• Seasonal non-essential outdoor water use restrictions
• HCA application for Rivers Natural Healing at 42 Main Street

Affordable Housing Trust Board

The board will discuss the status of the Maynard Rental Assistance Program and an application to the CPC for additional funding. Members will also receive updates on ongoing projects and housing opportunities.

• Review of Maynard Rental Assistance Program status
• Update on funding application to the CPC
• Review of ongoing projects
• Discussion of housing opportunities

Capital Planning Committee

The committee will meet to vote on previous meeting notes and receive project updates. The session also includes preparations for upcoming presentations.

• Voting on previous meeting notes
• Project updates
• Presentation preparations

Board of Health

The Board of Health is conducting hearings regarding compliance with state regulations for tobacco sales and human habitation. The sessions involve Maynard Wine and Spirits at 4 Digital Way and MacDonald Property Management, LLC at 1 Noble Park.

• Tobacco retail hearing for Maynard Wine and Spirits (4 Digital Way)
• Human habitation fitness hearing for MacDonald Property Management, LLC (1 Noble Park)

Reo Road Playground

The subcommittee will review product designs and next steps for the Reo Road playground. Members will also finalize a public input survey and discuss the status of playground signage.

• Product/design review and next steps
• Finalization and distribution of public input survey
• Status update on playground and signage

Sustainability Committee

The Sustainability Committee will discuss a request from the Tree Committee to support a new Public Shade Tree Bylaw. The body will also address questions regarding the town's polystyrene bylaw and provide updates on several environmental initiatives.

• Request to support the new Maynard Public Shade Tree Bylaw
• Discussion of polystyrene bylaw regarding single-use containers at 129 Parker St
• Update on Climate Action Plan
• Update on High School Solar project
• Update on Community Aggregation

Senior Center Committee

The meeting includes procedural items and updates from several working groups. The committee will hear reports regarding finance, real estate review, and senior center visits coordination.

• FAQ Page report
• Finance report
• Senior Center Visits Coordination report
• Real Estate Review report

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss materials for an upcoming spring informational public hearing. The body will also discuss a salary increase and equipment improvements for CPC administration.

• Discussion of subjects and materials for the spring informational CPC Public Hearing
• Discussion of salary increase and CPC Admin equipment improvement
• Updates on ongoing projects

Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force

The Task Force will continue discussions regarding desirable program features and comparable towns. The body will also review and discuss financial data related to the current program.

• Discussion of comparable towns
• Review of current program financial data
• Discussion of desirable program features

Green Meadow Building Committee

The committee will review and vote on add-service proposals from MVG for geotechnical, environmental, and hazardous material consulting. Members will also review the project schedule, budget, and design development cost estimates.

• Vote on MVG Geotechnical Consulting add-service proposal
• Vote on MVG Environmental Consulting add-service proposal
• Vote on MVG Hazardous Material Consulting add-service proposal
• Vote on playground location move
• Review of design development cost estimate

School Committee

The subcommittee will review the current fiscal year's approved warrants, revenue opportunities, and expense reductions. Members will also conduct planning for the upcoming fiscal year, including an amended CPC application and town meetings.

• FY24 budget discussions regarding approved warrants and expenses
• FY25 budget planning including 2024 Spring ATM and Fall STM
• Amended CPC Application review
• Upcoming Town Budget Subcommittee meeting on May 13th
• Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 20th

61-63 Summer Street Re-Use Committee

The 61-63 Summer Street Re-Use Committee is meeting to respond to a MAPC report and draft a presentation for the Select Board. The committee will also review reports regarding meetings with town officials.

• Response to MAPC Report
• Draft of Select Board Presentation for June 4
• Report on meetings with town officials
• Approval of meeting minutes from 04/10, 04/11, and 4/18

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the FY25 budget, the Student Opportunity Act, and a solar project. The body is also required to vote on a comprehensive list of district policies across governance, instruction, and student services.

• Vote required for School Department FY25 Budget
• Vote required for Student Opportunity Act
• Discussion of Solar Project
• Approval of policies across Sections A through L
• Executive session regarding collective bargaining with Teachers’ and Custodial unions

Retirement Board

The Board will review previous meeting minutes and process various retirement actions. Items include a superannuation retirement, a partial refund, and the approval of payroll and vendor warrants.

• Superannuation Retirement for Nancy Brooks effective April 22, 2024
• Partial refund for Janine Parker
• Approval of retiree payroll and deductions warrants
• Approval of regular vendor warrant

Economic Development Committee

The committee will review minutes from the March 20th meeting and receive updates on several working groups. Discussions include the Marketing Task Force plan and the EDC Working Group's goals and objectives. Updates are also scheduled for the Planning Department, Cultural Council, and OMS workshops.

• Downtown Sub-Committee update
• Marketing Task Force newsletter and communication plan review
• EDC Working Group goals and objectives review
• Cultural Council/District updates including JazzFest and PrideFest
• OMS Business Guide workshops

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will meet to discuss project updates, town asset updates, and charter updates. The body will also prepare for upcoming presentations.

• Project updates
• Town asset updates
• Charter updates
• Presentation preparations

Board of Health

The Board will consider the appointment of Dr. Ryan Kring. The meeting includes reviews of a Smoothy King variance and a request from Ben's Raclette. Updates on public health nursing and the Health Director are also scheduled.

• Appointment of Dr. Ryan Kring
• Smoothy King variance
• Ben's Raclette request
• Public Health Nurse updates
• Health Director updates

Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force

The Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force will meet to discuss current program financial data. The committee will also continue discussions regarding comparable towns and desirable program features.

• Review of current program financial data
• Discussion of comparable towns
• Discussion of desirable program features

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold public hearings regarding zoning amendments for the Powder Mill Overlay District to meet state MBTA community requirements. The board will also hear a request to increase the number of dwelling units at 14-16 Hillside Street.

• Public hearing for Special Permit to renovate 14-16 Hillside Street to add two dwelling units (total of four)
• Public hearing for Zoning Text and Map Amendments for the Powder Mill Overlay District - Sub-District A
• Determination of recommendation for the May 20, 2024 Spring Annual Town meeting regarding the Powder Mill Overlay District

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to review the Computer and Internet Use Policy and a landscape improvement project. The board will also discuss the Mind in the Making grant application and the Maynard Book Festival.

• Mind in the Making grant application
• Computer and Internet Use Policy
• Landscape improvement project
• Maynard Book Festival
• Executive session regarding personnel

School Committee

The Strategic Planning and Curriculum Subcommittee will review the status of the Student Opportunity Act and the District Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes updates on the website and a discussion regarding MCAS.

• Student Opportunity Act (SOA) Status
• District Improvement Plan Status
• Website Status
• MCAS Discussion

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings regarding two properties. The board will consider an appeal of a building commissioner's order and a request to change the use of a non-conforming business structure.

• Public hearing for 104 Great Road regarding an appeal to keep a rental dwelling unit in a garage
• Public hearing for 6 Glendale Street to change use from an auto detailing shop to auto body repair

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on recommendations for Annual Town Meeting articles. The body will also review FY25 updates and a transfer request for the MFD Reserve Fund.

• Annual Town Meeting article discussion and recommendations
• FY25 updates and scenario planning
• MFD Reserve Fund transfer request discussion and voting

Housing Authority

The Maynard Housing Authority is meeting to discuss staff wage rates and a laundry lease agreement. The board will also review a scope of services for a project at 667-1 Powdermill Circle and capital project thresholds.

• Department of Labor Standards 2024 wage rates for maintenance staff
• Automatic Laundry lease agreement
• Scope of Services for project #174028 at 667-1 Powdermill Circle
• PHN 2024-04 Capital Project Thresholds
• NSPIRE Inspection for Dawn Grove

61-63 Summer Street Re-Use Committee

The 61-63 Summer Street Re-Use Committee is meeting to finalize five options for the property. The body will also discuss a timeline and plans for community engagement to review these options.

• Finalizing 5 reuse options for 61-63 Summer Street
• Planning community engagement review
• Establishing a project timeline

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission is meeting to review the Field Usage Sub Committee's financial accounts and spring scheduling data. The body will discuss potential charges for the use of fields, bleachers, and bathrooms, and review a process document by Justin DeMarco.

• Financial review of field usage accounts
• Discussion of usage charges for bleachers, bathrooms, and fields
• Review of Justin DeMarco's process and procedure document

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee will discuss materials for an upcoming spring informational public hearing. The body will also review salary increases and equipment improvements for CPC administration.

• Planning for spring informational CPC Public Hearing
• Discussion of salary increase and CPC Admin equipment improvement
• Updates on ongoing projects

Board of Assessors

The Maynard Board of Assessors will meet to address miscellaneous matters and public comment. The Board will enter executive session to review and vote on FY2024 real estate abatement applications.

• Review and vote on FY2024 Real Estate Abatement applications

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss budget development for FY25 and preparations for an RFP regarding the old fire station at 1 Summer Street. The agenda also includes reviewing a Host Community Agreement with GreenStar Herbals, Inc. and a police promotion.

• RFP preparation for 1 Summer Street (Old Fire Station)
• Host Community Agreement with GreenStar Herbals, Inc.
• Promotion of Officer Eric Davoll to Sergeant
• Common Victualler License application for Roasted Peppers at 65 Main Street
• FY25 budget development

Historical Commission

The Commission is reviewing several ongoing historical preservation projects and status reports. Members are also discussing a fall lecture series, budget spending before June 30, and potential research for historic markers.

• Status reports on Ice House Foundation and Amory Grove marker
• MHS videoing of historic pumping station
• Budget review for spending by 6/30
• Research on Powdermill and Papermill for markers and scenic roads
• Discussion of walking tours and town website ideas

School Committee

The Policy Sub-Committee is reviewing several sections of the school policies. The meeting includes a second reading of specific policy groups and a review of policies for approval, rescission, or recodification.

• Second reading of Board Governance and Operations, Support Services, Instruction, Students, and Community Relations
• Review of policies for approval regarding Facilities Development, Personnel, Negotiations, and Education Agency Relations
• Review of policies to recodify: GA/400, IE/602, and IL/612

Select Board

The Select Board will meet to discuss negotiation strategy regarding nonunion personnel, specifically the Town Administrator. The agenda also includes a review of minutes from the April 3, 2024, executive session.

• Negotiation strategy for the Town Administrator
• Review of April 3, 2024, Executive Session minutes

61-63 Summer Street Re-Use Committee

The 61-63 Summer Street Re-Use Committee is meeting to discuss the future of the property at 61-63 Summer Street. The agenda includes a discussion with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), a review with the Planning Department, a cost/benefit analysis, and planning for a public meeting and final report.

• Discussion with MAPC
• Review with Bill Nemser, Planning Department
• Review of Steven Silverstein's Cost/Benefit Analysis
• Timeline for public meeting and Final Report

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee will meet to vote on previous meeting notes and receive updates on projects and town assets. The committee will also prepare for upcoming presentations.

• Vote on previous meeting notes
• Project updates
• Town assets update
• Presentation preparations

61-63 Summer Street Re-Use Committee

The 61-63 Summer Street Re-Use Committee will meet to discuss the future of the property. The session focuses on reviewing MAPC alternatives and a cost/benefit analysis.

• Review of MAPC alternatives
• Review of Cost/Benefit Analysis
• Discussion of intangibles and report findings

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging Board will review progress on a UMass study and receive updates on the Senior Center and Pickleball Courts committees. The board will also discuss a new welcome policy and a review of goals and objectives.

• UMass study progress
• Senior Center Committee update
• Pickleball Courts Committee update
• New Welcome Policy
• Bylaws revision report

ADA Commission

The ADA Commission will meet to review the FY2025 ADA Improvement Grant and discuss a handicapped parking space on Main Street. The body will also review minutes from February 8, 2023.

• FY2025 ADA Improvement Grant
• Handicapped parking space on Main Street

Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force

The Solid Waste & Recycling Task Force will meet to discuss current program financial data. The body will also continue discussions regarding comparable towns and desirable program features.

• Review of current program financial data
• Discussion of comparable towns
• Discussion of desirable program features

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and vote on recommendations for Annual Town Meeting articles. The body will also discuss FY25 updates and future scenario planning.

• Annual Town Meeting (ATM) articles discussion and recommendation voting
• FY25 updates and scenario planning

School Committee

The Budget Subcommittee is meeting to review current FY24 budget warrants, revenue opportunities, and unanticipated expenses. The body will also discuss FY25 budget planning and the 2024 Spring Annual Town Meeting budget article.

• FY24 budget approved warrants
• FY24 revenue opportunities and expense reductions
• FY24 facilities updates
• FY25 budget planning and Town Budget Subcommittee recap
• 2024 Spring ATM and FY25 Budget Article

School Committee

The School Committee will conduct a public hearing and accept comments regarding the proposed FY25 budget. The meeting also includes presentations on literacy and math curricula and a vote on various school policies.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY25 Budget
• Literacy and Math Curriculum presentations
• 1st reading of policies for Board Governance, Facilities Development, Instruction, and Community Relations
• 2nd reading of policies for Board Governance, Facilities Development, Personnel, Negotiations, Field Trips, and Education Agency Relations

School Committee

The Maynard School Committee is holding a public hearing to discuss the proposed FY 25 (2024-2025) School Budget. Residents are invited to provide input on the budget proposal.

• Public hearing on the proposed FY 25 (2024-2025) School Budget

Senior Center Committee

The committee will hear a presentation regarding the Maynard Peers update from Jeff Swanberg of the Select Board. Additionally, several working groups will provide updates on research documentation, finance, and coordination efforts.

• Maynard Peers update presentation by Jeff Swanberg
• Working group reports on research documentation, FAQ page, finance, and visits coordination

Community Preservation Committee

The committee is meeting to determine the date, agenda, and materials for an upcoming spring public hearing. The session will also include updates on ongoing projects and administrative reviews.

• Planning of spring CPC Public Hearing date and agenda
• Discussion of materials for the spring informational public hearing
• Updates on ongoing projects

North Central Climate Change Coalition