Sharon
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Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will discuss new signage regulations, using the former yoga studio on Billings as an example. They will also plan activities for the remainder of 2026, including establishing a town business website and directory and scheduling a business brainstorming group. The committee will review recent events, including a successful food truck festival and upcoming Porch Fest.
- Discussion of signage regulations for former yoga studio on Billings
- Plan to establish a town business website and directory
- Schedule business brainstorming group meetings (first Thursdays)
- Review success of food truck festival (May 17, Veterans Memorial Park Beach)
- Upcoming Porch Fest on August 30
Housing Authority
The Sharon Housing Authority is seeking public input on its proposed Annual Plan for Fiscal Year 2027. The meeting will focus on operations, budgets, and maintenance plans for state-aided public housing.
- Proposed 3-year Capital Improvement Plan
- Proposed Maintenance and Repair Plan
- Current Operating Budget review
- Responses to Performance Management Review (PMR) findings
- Review of waivers from Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities (EOHLC) regulations
School Committee
This Negotiations Subcommittee meeting is entirely devoted to an executive session for collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association. The committee will vote to enter closed session to discuss strategy and conduct negotiations.
- Executive session for collective bargaining with Sharon Teachers Association (Purpose 2)
- Executive session for strategy discussion regarding collective bargaining (Purpose 3)
Sharon Standing Building Committee
The Standing Building Committee will review and approve two large invoices: $715,869.86 for construction work at the Water Treatment Plant and $85,592.00 for HVAC work at the High School. They will also receive updates on water plant construction progress and discuss scheduling.
- Approve HVAC invoices for High School Project - $85,592.00
- Approve Invoice #43 for Water Treatment Plant construction - $715,869.86
- Construction update: process piping, sitework, electrical conduits, start-up plan due 07/10
- Review and approve June 23, 2026 meeting minutes
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a minor site plan review for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center at 414 N Main St. They will also discuss the PO Square guidelines proposal and enter executive session to discuss litigation with Sunrise Senior Living.
- Public hearing on minor site plan for Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Center at 414 N Main St, 414A N Main St, and 4 Nasir Ahmad Rd
- PO Square Guidelines proposal presented by consultant Emily Innes
- Executive session for litigation strategy in Sunrise Senior Living, LLC v. Town of Sharon Planning Board (Land Court case 26 PS 000212)
School Committee
The Negotiations Subcommittee is meeting exclusively in executive session. The committee will conduct collective bargaining and discuss strategy regarding the Sharon Teachers Association.
- Collective bargaining session with Sharon Teachers Association
School Committee
The Negotiations Subcommittee will meet in executive session to conduct collective bargaining with the Sharon Teachers Association and discuss strategy. No other items are on the agenda.
- Executive session for collective bargaining with Sharon Teachers Association
- Discussion of strategy for negotiations
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School Committee
The Sharon School Committee will discuss and vote on a Memorandum of Agreement with the Sharon Teachers Association and a possible employment contract amendment with the Assistant Superintendent in open session. The meeting begins with an executive session to discuss negotiation strategies.
- Vote on Memorandum of Agreement with Sharon Teachers Association
- Potential vote on Assistant Superintendent employment contract amendment
- Executive session for negotiation strategy on nonunion personnel and collective bargaining
Finance Committee
The Sharon Finance Committee will review and vote on $500,000 in reserve fund transfers for the DPW, Fire Department, IT, and other town operations. Members will also authorize inter-departmental fund transfers, appoint representatives to advisory committees, and assign liaisons to town boards. The agenda includes standard administrative updates and meeting scheduling.
- Reserve fund transfers: DPW ($249,120), Fire Department ($180,000), IT ($30,000), Norfolk Aggie ($18,325), Unemployment ($22,555)
- Authorization for inter-department fund transfers per state law
- Appointments to Standing Building Committee and Town Clerk salary review sub-committee
- Liaison assignments for Community Preservation, Schools, Library, and Planning/Zoning boards
Commission on Disabilities
The Commission will discuss improving access to community recreation areas. Discussions include fishing accessibility, an ADA self-evaluation, and accessibility for local beaches, athletic fields, and playgrounds.
- ADA self-evaluation review
- Community Beach and Memorial Beach accessibility
- Athletic fields' accessibility
- Playgrounds' accessibility
- Accessible fishing discussion
School Committee
The School Committee will vote on the summative evaluation of the Superintendent, confirm the FY27 budget as approved at Town Meeting, and vote on fees for middle school sports. They will also discuss the Superintendent's evaluation and approve out-of-state field trips for DECA to Boston and Anaheim. The meeting includes an executive session for negotiations with the Superintendent and FERPA compliance.
- Vote to approve Summative Superintendent Evaluation
- Vote to approve Middle School Sports Fees
- Vote to approve out-of-state field trip: DECA to Boston Convention Center (overnight, March 14-16, 2027)
- Vote to approve out-of-state field trip: DECA to Anaheim Convention Center (April 16-21, 2027)
- Vote to confirm FY27 Budget as voted at Town Meeting
Board of Health
The Board will vote on transferring the Field Agent for Engineering role from Kevin Davis to Ethan Pipes. Members will also discuss ongoing septic projects, kratom, and updates regarding Care Solace.
- Transfer of Field Agent for Engineering position from K. Davis to Ethan Pipes
- Septic project updates (K. Davis)
- Presentation on Kratom
- Care Solace update
Sharon Standing Building Selection Committee
The Standing Building Committee will receive progress updates on the Water Treatment Plant project. The body will also review and vote on a specific invoice voucher related to a family mitigation agreement.
- Construction updates on Fe/Mn pipe and pump installation
- Review of building enclosure and electrical conduits
- Approval of Invoice Voucher #42 for Tavares Family Mitigation final agreement
Sharon Standing Building Committee
The committee will review construction updates on the Water Treatment Plant project, including piping, pump installation, building enclosure, and electrical conduits. They will also consider approving Invoice Voucher #42 and a final agreement with Tavares Family Mitigation. Routine approval of prior meeting minutes is also on the agenda.
- Water Treatment Plant construction updates (Fe/Mn pipe, pump, building enclosure, electrical conduits)
- Approve Invoice Voucher #42
- Tavares Family Mitigation final agreement
- Approve June 9, 2026 meeting minutes
Water Management Advisory Committee
The Water Management Advisory Committee will discuss the Level 2 drought status and a public notification on water use restrictions. They will also receive updates on the Sharon Water Master Plan and the new Water Treatment Plant. Other items include approval of minutes from May 21st, a report on Water Department activity for May 2026, and scheduling the next meeting.
- Discuss Level 2 drought status and public notification on water use restrictions
- Update on Sharon Water Master Plan
- Update on new Water Treatment Plant
- Approve minutes of May 21st 2026 meeting
- Review Water Department activity for May 2026
Conservation Commission
The Commission will hold public hearings regarding aquatic invasive species management and an after-the-fact fill violation. Members will also discuss synthetic turf installation for a pet resort and a deed restriction extension.
- Aquatic management of invasives at The Cape Club (Tiot St, Cape Club Dr, Edge Hill Rd)
- After-the-fact fill and shed in buffer zone at 11 Robs Lane
- K9 Synthetic Turf installation for JM Pet Resort at Sharon Gallery Building B
- Deed restriction extension for 7 Wadsworth Way
- Updates from LMAC and Athletic Field Working Group
Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee
The Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee will review updates on music, entertainment, food trucks, and social media. Members will approve recent meeting minutes and finalize the event schedule for July 3. The meeting focuses on routine event planning rather than policy or budget decisions.
- Approval of June 3 meeting minutes
- Updates on music, entertainment, food trucks, and social media
- Finalization of the July 3 event schedule
Library Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees will review reports on the new library building and budget. The board is also discussing safety improvements at the School St/Main St crossing and the procurement of interior display monitors.
- School St/Main St crossing safety
- Interior display monitors and management software
- Lending policy for decertified libraries
- Carpeno History Room policies
- Officer elections
Planning Board
The Sharon Planning Board will meet virtually to discuss strategy regarding a pending lawsuit. The session is closed to the public under state law.
- Executive session to discuss litigation strategy
- Meeting held via Zoom
- Discussion of Sunrise Senior Living, LLC v. Town of Sharon Planning Board
Athletic Fields Working Group
The Athletic Fields Subcommittee will meet remotely to review and potentially vote on a final presentation. The group will also consider approving meeting minutes from April and May 2026.
- Vote on Final Presentation
- Approval of April 8, 2026 minutes
- Approval of May 26, 2026 minutes
Sharon Cultural Council
The Sharon Cultural Council is discussing administrative updates, including new member recruitment and leadership transitions. Members will review the recent Chalk Festival and plan logistics for the upcoming grant cycle. The council will also coordinate details for a September poetry slam at the public library. No binding votes or financial approvals are scheduled.
- Chalk Festival post-event review
- Upcoming grant cycle timeline and outreach planning
- September 26 poetry slam at Sharon Public Library
- Leadership role transition and vacancy planning
Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee
The Municipal Solar Oversight Committee will discuss updates on several solar projects, including the Mt. Street landfill, Library, and Ames Field Pond Street canopy. They will also vote on draft minutes, consider a new member, and review a community solar proposal from Solect.
- Vote on approval of draft minutes from 05-14-2026
- New member Stu Raifman confirmation vote
- Mt. Street LF: DSD status update and projected schedule
- Library construction starts June 11
- Solect proposal for community solar approach
Council on Aging Board
The Sharon Council on Aging Advisory Board will hear reports from the Town Administrator and Director, review COA statistics and committee updates, and discuss Town Center sidewalks, library handicap parking, and initiatives for 2026-27.
- Discussion with Town Administrator Fred Turkington
- Director Kaitlyn Thibeault's report on COA statistics and SHS engagement
- Updates from HESSCO, FSCOA, and MA AARP committees
- Town Center sidewalks update
- Library handicap parking and van spot
Select Board
The Select Board voted 5-0 to enter into a non-exclusive due diligence period with Paramount Development for the adaptive reuse of the Carnegie Building, with a commitment to keep open communication with Giggles and Wiggles. The board also interviewed candidates for vacancies on the Audit Committee, DEIC, and EDC, and assigned liaison roles for various town committees. The DPW presented an update on construction projects and the new CityLogix pavement management system.
- Approved due diligence agreement with Paramount Development for Carnegie Building adaptive reuse (5-0)
- Interviewed candidates for Audit Committee, DEIC, and EDC positions (no vote taken)
- Assigned board liaison roles for DEIC, Economic Development, Lake Massapoag Advisory, Planning Board, Water Management, Transportation, Disabilities, Council on Aging, Recreation, MBTA Advisory Board, and Library Reuse Committee