Sharon public meetings in 2025

Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC)

The Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition will meet at 1 PM on Dec 18, 2025 via Zoom. The agenda includes a survey and timing discussion, a Screenagers program update, a presentation by Wes Woodson, a remembrance segment, and BOH updates. Additional topics that have arisen in the past 48 hours and other business may also be addressed.

• Survey and timing
• Screenagers update
• Wes Woodson presentation
• Remembering our friends
• BOH updates

The group examined the upcoming substance‑prevention survey, noting a question about adding religion identifiers and assigning Meg to consult Dr. Louis; the survey will be advertised in the BOH newsletter and distributed after the new year. The Screenagers film screening was rescheduled to March 20 with payment confirmed, and a parent‑focused film will be arranged for elementary parents. A memorial event was scheduled for June 13 with John Ford booked to perform, and various community outreach activities were discussed for the coming months. No formal votes or approvals were recorded.

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will consider approval of the November meeting minutes. It will discuss the Solar Oversight Committee's Pond Street Lot proposal. The committee will review a proposed meeting schedule for January through June 2026 and hear a director report and liaison updates.

• November Minutes Approval
• Solar Oversight Committee – Pond Street Lot Proposal
• Proposed Meeting Schedule for January – June 2026
• Director Report
• Liaison Update (School Committee, Lake Massapoag, Athletic Fields Working Group)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will meet to discuss the municipal land transfer of 51 R and 71 R Mansfield St. and the signing of a deed for Trowel Shop Pond Condominiums. The board will also consider revising filing fees and receive updates on the OSRP and the Athletic Field Working Group.

• Municipal Land Transfer of 51 R and 71 R Mansfield St.
• Trowel Shop Pond Condominiums Deed Signing
• Revision of filing fees
• Public hearing continuance for Birch Hill II Subdivision (Bay Rd./Monarch Ln.) to January 8, 2026

The commission voted unanimously to continue the Birch Hill II subdivision hearing until January 8, 2026. It also approved the minutes from the December 4, 2025 meeting, extended the deed restriction on 33 Briar Hill Road, and authorized Chair Margaret D. Arguimbau to sign the extension notice. The meeting was adjourned and the next meetings were set for January 8 and 22, 2026.

• Continuance of SE280-0669 hearing approved (6-0-0)
• December 4, 2025 meeting minutes approved (6-0-0)
• Extension of deed restriction on 33 Briar Hill Road approved (6-0-0)
• Chair authorized to sign Notice of Extension of Restriction (6-0-0)
• Adjournment of meeting approved and January dates set (6-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing to continue reviewing two applications filed May 8, 2025 by Sunrise Senior Living LLC. The applications seek a special permit, site‑plan approval, variances, and signage for a 99‑unit assisted‑living facility located at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road in the R‑1 zoning district. The board will discuss and deliberate on these requests.

• Review of Sunrise Senior Living LLC application for special permit, site‑plan approval, variances, and signage for a 99‑unit assisted‑living facility at 313 & 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road (R‑1 district)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider several updates and items, including a vote on a chicken permit for 49 Garden Street, a discussion on roosters and a proposed amendment to animal regulations at 300 East St, and the FY2027 proposed budget. They will also receive updates on septic projects, the Septic Task Force, animal control, nursing services, and the health department, and vote on minutes from previous meetings. The meeting is scheduled for 5:30‑7:40 PM on December 18, 2025 and will be broadcast via Zoom and Sharon TV.

• Vote: Permit for chickens at 49 Garden Street
• Discussion: Roosters and amendment to Animal Regulations at 300 East St
• Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Budget
• Septic: Ongoing projects update (K. Davis)
• Animal Control Update (R. Oles)

The Board approved the variance request for 49 Garden Street to keep up to 10 chickens. It also approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Minutes from prior meetings were approved as well.

• Approved 49 Garden Street variance for up to 10 chickens (5-0-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2027 proposed budget (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes from October 29 and November 19 meetings (5-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider agreements for a parking canopy at Pond Street and a required Cannabis Social Equity Policy. The meeting includes a performance review of the Town Administrator and various license renewals. The board will also vote on several board and committee reappointments.

• Credit Purchase and Site Lease Agreement for Pond Street parking canopy with Solect Energy Development LLC
• Vote on Cannabis Social Equity Policy per Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission regulations
• Revised Host Community Agreement for Godsend HP Inc. at 990R Boston-Providence Highway
• Cannabis licenses for Kapnos Cannabis Co. and Four Daughters Compassionate Care
• Acceptance of $370.00 in donations for the Sharon Food Drive

The board voted 5‑0 to approve the Solect Energy Credit Purchase and Site Lease Agreements for the Pond Street solar canopy. It also voted 5‑0 to adopt the Cannabis Social Equity Policy required by the Massachusetts Cannabis Control Commission. Additionally, the board voted 5‑0 to reappoint all listed committee members whose terms expire on December 31, 2028. A winter‑storm preparation update was presented but no vote was taken.

• Approved Solect Energy Credit Purchase and Site Lease Agreements for Pond St canopy (5-0)
• Approved Cannabis Social Equity Policy as presented (5-0)
• Reappointed listed committee members for terms expiring Dec 31, 2028 (5-0)
• Presented winter‑storm preparation update from DPW (no vote)

Water Management Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss updates regarding the Sharon Water Master Plan and the new water treatment plant. Members will also consider water rate pricing for 2026 and review water department activity from November 2025.

• Water rate pricing for 2026
• Sharon Water Master Plan update
• New Water Treatment Plant update
• Water Department activity for November 2025

The committee approved the minutes from the November 20 meeting by a unanimous 6‑0‑0 vote. No other actions were formally approved, denied, or tabled during the session. The meeting included updates on water‑rate surveys, the water‑treatment plant construction, budget projections, and plans for future discussions on rate adjustments and pipe replacements.

• Approved November 20 minutes (6-0-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals are holding a joint public hearing to review applications from Sunrise Senior Living LLC. The board will discuss a proposed assisted living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road.

• Review of special permit, Site Plan Approval, Variances, and Signage approval for a 99-unit assisted living facility
• Project location: 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road

The Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board voted 5‑0‑0 to continue the public hearing on the Sunrise Senior Living “Sunrise Sharon” application to January 8, 2025 at 7 PM. No other actions, approvals, or denials were taken at this meeting. The board discussed traffic, fiscal impact, environmental concerns, historic structures and other issues but deferred any decisions.

• Continue public hearing on Sunrise Sharon application to Jan 8, 2025 at 7 PM (vote 5‑0‑0)

Human Resources Board

The Human Resources Board will meet to review and approve the job description for the Director of Information Technology. The board will also consider a request from an employee to carry over more than one week of unused vacation days into 2026.

• Approval of Director of Information Technology job description
• Request for vacation day carry-over beyond the one-week limit

Human Resources Board

The board will review and approve the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It will consider the proposed job description for the Director of Information Technology. It will vote on two Fire Department employees’ requests to carry over unused vacation days into 2026 beyond the one‑week limit set by the Personnel By‑Law and collective bargaining agreements. The agenda also includes routine mail review, any items posted within 48 hours, and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting
• Approve Director of Information Technology job description
• Approve vacation carryover requests for two Fire Department employees beyond the one‑week limit
• Review mail (routine)
• Schedule the next meeting

The board approved edits to the Director of Information Technology job description, adding a note about physical‑environment disclosure. They approved the September 30, 2025 meeting minutes with a 4‑1‑0 vote. A motion to carry over unused vacation days into 2026 was made, but the vote result was not recorded. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved IT director job description edits (5-0-0)
• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (4-1-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for Jan 13, 2026
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the target budget increase for fiscal year 2027. The body will also vote on intramurals and several out-of-state field trips. Superintendent updates will cover math curriculum and student services.

• Discussion of FY27 target budget increase
• Vote on 2025-2026 Intramurals
• Vote on SHS Model UN trip to Boston University (2.6.26-2.8.26)
• Vote on Brown University Invitational Science Olympiad trip (2.14.26)
• Vote on SHS Choir trip to RI Convention Center (2.28.26)

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will discuss a target budget increase for fiscal year 2027. It will also vote to approve the minutes from the December 3, 2025 meeting, the 2025‑2026 intramurals program, an East Elementary PTO mural donation, and three out‑of‑state field trips for high school students. Additional updates from the superintendent and community comments are on the agenda.

• Discussion of FY27 target budget increase
• Vote to approve minutes of December 3, 2025
• Vote to approve Intramurals 2025‑2026
• Vote to approve East Elementary PTO mural donation
• Vote to approve three out‑of‑state field trips (Model UN to Boston University, Brown University Science Olympiad, SHS Choir to RI Convention Center)

School Committee

The School Committee will discuss the target budget increase for FY27 and receive updates on math curriculum and student services. The body will also vote on intramurals and a mural donation for East Elementary.

• Discussion of FY27 target budget increase
• Vote to approve Intramurals 2025-2026
• Vote to approve East Elementary PTO Mural Donation
• Payroll warrants totaling $1,966,932.95
• AP warrants totaling $1,263,458.36

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee will consider approving the updated Draft Watershed-Based Plan for 2026‑2050 and the revised CPC grant proposal. They will also vote on contracts for TRC in‑lake monitoring, plant mapping, and targeted testing scheduled for December or January. Additional discussion items include a septic system paper, well‑testing expansion, and plans for a potential "Wake the Lake" spring event.

• Approve Draft Watershed-Based Plan to DEP and town boards for review
• Approve Updated CPC Grant Proposal (pending local match for VMB project)
• Contracts for TRC In‑Lake Monitoring, Plant Mapping, Targeted Testing (Dec/Jan)
• Review Peck’s Septic System paper and next steps for well testing
• Consider "Wake the Lake" spring event (one‑day or series)

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee voted to request a $100,000 CPC grant to advance the watershed project. It also approved a warrant to open a bow‑arrow hunting season to control the geese population. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:45 PM.

• Approved $100,000 CPC grant for watershed project (unanimous)
• Approved warrant to open bow‑arrow goose hunting season (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment at 1:45 PM (unanimous)

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee meeting will consider several items, including approval of the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes, discussion of the updated draft Watershed‑Based Plan 2026‑2050 and the CPC grant proposal, and votes on contracts for in‑lake monitoring and related work. The committee will also vote on an artificial‑turf letter and a geese‑control warrant article. Additional discussion will cover a septic‑system paper, a possible “Wake the Lake” spring event, and a new lake tagline. The meeting is scheduled for December 17, 2025, 12:00‑1:30 pm and may be broadcast on Sharon TV.

• Approve Draft Watershed‑Based Plan 2026‑2050 for review by DEP and town boards
• Approve Updated CPC Grant Proposal (pending local match for VMB project)
• Contracts for TRC In‑Lake Monitoring, Plant Mapping, and Targeted Testing (Dec or Jan)
• Discussion and vote on Artificial Turf letter
• Discussion and vote on Geese Control Warrant Article

The advisory committee voted to request a CPC grant of $100,000 to advance the watershed project. They also approved a warrant to open a bow‑and‑arrow hunting season to control the geese population. The meeting was adjourned at 1:45 PM.

• Approved $100,000 CPC grant request for watershed project (unanimous)
• Approved warrant to open bow‑and‑arrow hunting season for geese control (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:45 PM (unanimous)

Library Trustees

The Sharon Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve minutes, review financial and building reports, and discuss the director search and community room policies.

• Approve minutes of November 19, 2025
• Review reports: Treasurer, Budget, Friends, Foundation, New Library/Building and Grounds
• Director Search
• Community Room Policy
• Exhibit and Display Policy

The trustees approved a contract with the Emma Greenspan Foundation to create a children’s mural and granted Rachael final authority over its content and dedication plaque. They also approved Randy Gagné’s request to assist at the Middleborough Library and approved both the Community Room Policy and the Exhibit and Display Policy. The board agreed to request “No Overnight Parking” signs for the library lot.

• Approved mural contract with Emma Greenspan Foundation (unanimously)
• Granted Rachael final say over mural content and plaque (unanimously)
• Approved Randy Gagné’s request to assist at Middleborough Library (unanimously)
• Approved Community Room Policy (unanimously)
• Approved Exhibit and Display Policy (unanimously)
• Requested DPW to install “No Overnight Parking” signs for library lot (planned)
• Approved November 19, 2025 minutes by consensus
• Noted Friends book sale scheduled for May 14‑17, 2026

Council on Aging Board

The Sharon Council on Aging Advisory Board will hear reports from Fire Chief Michael Madden and Director Kaitlyn Thibeault, along with committee updates. The board will discuss updates on Town Center sidewalks, library handicap parking, and the Sunrise Senior Living project on Edge Hill Road and Norwood Street. No formal decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Town Center sidewalks update
• Library handicap parking
• Sunrise Senior Living project (Edge Hill Road & Norwood Street)
• Report from Sharon Fire Chief Michael Madden
• Director Kaitlyn Thibeault COA statistics report

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will recap the Capital Outlay meeting held on December 8, 2025 and the Priorities meeting held on December 11, 2025, including a review of FY26 revenue and non‑discretionary expenditures and discussion of FY27 budget issues. The Town Administrator will provide updates on the Sunrise in Sharon project and on town fees. Liaison representatives from several town committees will give brief updates. The committee will vote to approve the minutes from the November 17, 2025 Finance Committee meeting.

• Recap of Capital Outlay Meeting (December 8, 2025)
• Recap of Priorities Meeting (December 11, 2025) – FY26 revenue review and FY27 budget discussion
• Town Administrator update on Sunrise in Sharon and fee matters
• Liaison updates from Community Preservation, Schools, Library, Standing Building, Planning Board, Lake Massapoag Advisory, Capital Outlay, Council on Aging, and Trust Fund Investment Plan
• Vote to approve Finance Committee minutes from November 17, 2025

Historical Commission

The Sharon Historical Commission and Historic District Commission will meet to approve prior minutes and receive updates on current projects. The body will also discuss nominations for the 2025 Preservation Award and Historic Renovation Award.

• Nominations for the 2025 Preservation Award
• Nominations for the 2025 Historic Renovation Award
• Updates on current projects

Commission on Disabilities

The Sharon Commission on Disabilities will elect officers and then consider accessibility improvements at the library, post office, water treatment plant, and other town sites. Specific projects include installing an automatic door opener at the post office and a curb cut on Mountain Street. The meeting also includes an annual report and new business items.

• Hawk traffic lights
• Library’s accessibility
• Automatic door opener for Post Office
• Water Treatment Plant’s accessibility
• Curb cut for crosswalk on Mountain Street

Priorities Committee

The committee will review revenue estimates and budget calculations for the FY2027 worksheets. Members will discuss the excess levy policy adopted by the Finance Committee. The body will also vote on preliminary expenditure allocation guidance for various sectors.

• Discussion of Finance Committee excess levy policy
• Review of FY2027 revenue and budget estimates
• Vote on preliminary expenditure allocation guidance for sectors

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Sharon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will review updates on the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day and the Juneteenth celebration. Members will brainstorm support and advertising for a Fire Department hiring pool. The meeting will also cover sharing‑stories release forms, the DEIC strategic plan subcommittee report, and liaison updates from the police, select board, school committee, and disabilities committee.

• Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day updates (Sayjal Menon, Lauren Grasso)
• Juneteenth celebration updates (Carla Hands, METCO director)
• Support/brainstorming for Fire Department hiring pool/advertisement
• Sharing our Stories release form discussion with town counsel
• DEIC Strategic Plan subcommittee work summary and activity report

At the close of the meeting, Jennifer Illuzzi moved to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Matthew Zinno and Sayjal Menon. The motion passed with 7 yeas and 0 nays, officially ending the session.

• Adjourned meeting (7 yeas - 0 nays)

Athletic Fields Working Group

The Athletic Fields Working Group will hear reports from three subcommittees covering data and capital planning, technology and safety, and stakeholder engagement. After the reports, the group will discuss next steps to meet the interim report deadline of January 15, 2026. The meeting also includes public comment, approval of the October 23, 2025 minutes, and routine procedural items.

• Subcommittee Report: Data, Background, and Capital Planning
• Subcommittee Report: Technology, Materials, Health & Safety
• Subcommittee Report: Stakeholder Engagement
• Discussion of subcommittee next steps for interim report deadline Jan 15 2026
• Public comment period

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the October 23, 2025 meeting. The motion was made by Paul Driscoll, seconded by Michael Wooden, and passed with seven votes in favor and one abstention. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this meeting.

• Approved 10/23/25 minutes (7 yes, 1 abstain)

Historical Commission

The Sharon Historical Commission and Historic District Commission will review redevelopment plans for 23–27 Pond Street. The body will also discuss funding requests and annual preservation awards.

• Review of potential demolition and redevelopment plans for 23–27 Pond Street
• Review of Sharon Historical Society’s proposed CPC funding request
• Discussion of 2025 Preservation Award and Historic Renovation Award

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet in person at the Sharon Public Library on December 10, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. The agenda includes interviews with Ian Dunbar and Randy Gagne, a proposed room location change to Community Room A, a candidate discussion, and any additional topics the chair may introduce without 48‑hour notice. The meeting will be broadcast and videotaped by Sharon Community Television.

• Interview with Ian Dunbar
• Interview with Randy Gagne
• Room location change – Community Room A
• Candidate discussion
• Unspecified topics the chair may add without 48‑hour notice

The trustees unanimously approved allowing the Chair to negotiate with the potential director. They also unanimously voted to offer the Sharon Public Library Director position to Randy Gagné. No other actions were taken.

• Authorized Chair to negotiate with potential Director (unanimous)
• Offered Library Director position to Randy Gagné (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals are holding a joint public hearing regarding applications from Sunrise Senior Living LLC. The board will review a proposal for a senior living facility called "Sunrise Sharon."

• Special permit, Site Plan Approval, Variances, and Signage approval for a 99-unit assisted living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road

The December 10 meeting continued the public hearing on Sunrise Senior Living's proposed senior‑living facility at 313‑319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road. Board members discussed comments from the Neponset Watershed Association, lot‑coverage requirements, mitigation payments, and the project's fiscal impact. No approvals, denials, or vote tallies were recorded during this session.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review a sign update at 28 South Main Street. The board will also discuss ANR 2R-4R regarding General Edwards Highway.

• Sign update for 28 South Main Street
• ANR 2R-4R General Edwards Highway

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Standing Building Committee will consider and vote on Invoice Voucher #32 for engineering work completed Oct 25–Nov 21, 2025, which includes a Weston & Sampson invoice for $8,048.79 and an Apex invoice for $70,810.72. The committee will also hear a presentation of PA system quotes for the Library Project from Lee Ann Amend. Updates on the Water Treatment Plant construction, such as the slab on deck poured 11/25 and upcoming masonry work, will be provided. Administrative items include a member resignation, approval of the November 25 meeting minutes, and notice of a cancelled December 23 meeting.

• Review and approve Invoice Voucher #32 – Weston & Sampson $8,048.79, Apex $70,810.72
• Lee Ann Amend to present PA system quotes for the Library Project
• Water Treatment Plant construction updates: slab on deck poured 11/25, transformer pad installation, electrical work at Well #2, masonry kickoff 12/10, retaining walls #2 & #3
• Member resignation
• Approve minutes of the November 25, 2025 SSBC meeting

Sharon Cultural Council

The council will conduct a two-session voting process to determine funding for grant applications. Members will vote on application approval and then determine final award amounts based on an average of proposed figures.

• Mass Cultural Council Grantmaking Panel voting process

Athletic Fields Working Group

The Athletic Fields Working Group Stakeholders Subcommittee will review November 2025 minutes and survey results, and prepare for a full group meeting on December 10. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom.

• Review and approval of November 24, 2025 minutes
• Review results of survey
• Prepare for full group meeting on Wednesday, Dec 10

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Oversight Committee will meet to review operating projects, construction updates, and development plans for solar installations across town. The body will also discuss agreements and public awareness efforts.

• Approval of draft minutes from November 10, 2025
• Update on Mt. Street Library parking lot canopy project
• Review of agreements for Ames Field Pond Street parking lot canopy
• Update on Well #5 and Middle School solar projects
• Discussion on next generation of Solect community solar projects

The Municipal Solar Oversight Committee voted unanimously to accept the Credit Purchase Agreement for the Ames Field Solar Canopy with a maximum CPA rate of $0.19.8/kWh. The committee recommended that the Town Manager and Select Board approve execution of the PPA and lease. The committee also approved the minutes from the 11/10/25 meeting by a 4‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of 11/10/25 meeting (vote 4-0)
• Unanimously accepted Ames Field Solar Canopy CPA with $0.19.8/kWh maximum rate and recommended Town Manager and Select Board approve execution

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a new public hearing on a solar project parking canopy at 25 Canton Street, presented by Temple Sinai of Sharon, Inc. and LME Temple Canopy, LLC. A continued public hearing will consider a request to postpone the Birch Hill II Subdivision notice of intent to January 8, 2026. The meeting also includes updates on land transfers, deed signing, and other commission activities.

• Continued Public Hearing – NOI SE 280-0669 Bay Rd./Monarch Ln. – Birch Hill II Subdivision (continuance request to Jan 8 2026)
• New Public Hearing – RDA 25 Canton Street, Solar Project Parking Canopies (property owner: Temple Sinai of Sharon, Inc.)
• Municipal Land Transfer to Conservation Land Cow Hill Rd & Mansfield St
• Trowel Shop Pond Deed Signing
• Approve October 30, 2025 meeting minutes

The Conservation Commission voted 5-0-1 to issue a Negative Determination for the LME Temple Canopy solar canopy project at 25 Canton St. The commission also approved ALDR #16 for a field construction project at 30 E. Foxboro St. with a 6-0-0 vote, and approved the October 30, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5-0-1 vote. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous 6-0-0 vote.

• Negative Determination for LME Temple Canopy solar project at 25 Canton St. (5-0-1)
• Approved ALDR #16 for field construction at 30 E. Foxboro St. (6-0-0)
• Approved October 30, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a joint public hearing. The body is reviewing applications from Sunrise Senior Living LLC for a facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road.

• Special permit, Site Plan Approval, Variances, and Signage approval for a 99-unit assisted living facility (Sunrise Sharon)

Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee

The committee is meeting to review the treasurer's report and approve minutes from October 29, 2025. Members will discuss a donation letter draft, committee shirts for 2026, and updates regarding social media and entertainment.

• Donation letter draft
• 2026 committee shirts
• Music and entertainment update
• Social media update

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals will continue a public hearing regarding a proposal by Sunrise Senior Living LLC. The board is reviewing applications for a senior living facility known as "Sunrise Sharon."

• Proposed 99-unit assisted living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road
• Request for special permit, Site Plan Approval, Variances, and Signage approval

The joint Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board hearing discussed Sunrise Senior Living's request for a special permit, site plan approval, and four variances for a 99‑unit assisted living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road. Board members asked questions about access, lot coverage, financial feasibility, and housing inventory impacts. Chair Maidman indicated that any decisions will be taken at a future meeting.

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a Zero Emission First Vehicle Policy and vote on a development agreement with Sunrise Senior Living. The meeting includes several board and committee reappointment votes and a consent calendar with various licensing and personnel approvals.

• Vote on proposed development agreement with Sunrise Senior Living
• Consideration of Zero Emission First Vehicle Policy
• Vote to replace Recycled Product Procurement Policy with Sustainable Purchasing Policy
• Vote to approve settlement of Nagy Salib v. Town of Sharon, et. al.
• Approval of common victualler licenses for 17 businesses, including Costco and local restaurants

The Sharon Select Board voted 5‑0 to adopt the Zero Emission First Vehicle Policy. It also voted 5‑0 to reappoint members to several advisory boards and the Municipal Solar Oversight Committee. The board approved the development agreement with Sunrise Senior Living by a 4‑0‑1 vote. Additional items on the consent calendar, including a Sustainable Purchasing Policy and various licenses, were approved.

• Approved Zero Emission First Vehicle Policy (5-0)
• Reappointed Energy, Transportation, Zoning, Historical, and Water Management advisory members (5-0)
• Reappointed Municipal Solar Oversight Committee members (5-0)
• Approved development agreement with Sunrise Senior Living (4-0-1)
• Replaced Recycled Product Procurement Policy with Sustainable Purchasing Policy (approved)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Paras Ranjitkar event (approved)
• Approved taxi and hackney license for The Right Ride (approved)
• Approved common victualler licenses for multiple establishments (approved)

Athletic Fields Working Group

The Athletic Fields Working Group will discuss previous studies of town athletic fields, including the 2015 Gavins Pond field study and the 2021 Recreational Facilities Feasibility Plan. Members will review capital expenditures made in the past five years and pending costs, interviewing Finance Committee, the Town Administrator, a CPA, and DPW staff. The group will outline deliverables for an interim and final report and consider coordination with other subcommittees.

• Review 2015 study by town sports organization for a third field at Gavins Pond
• Review 2021 Recreational Facilities Feasibility Plan by Activitas
• Review 2019 and 2025 Sharon Open Space and Recreation Plans
• Interview Finance Committee, Town Administrator, CPA, and DPW personnel about past and pending field expenditures
• Prepare interim and final reports on athletic field data and capital planning

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will review construction updates for the town's water treatment plant and consider the project schedule. It will also approve Invoice Voucher #31 for $541,414.24 related to the plant. Additional items include a member resignation effective Dec. 31, 2025, approval of the Nov. 11, 2025 meeting minutes, and discussion of upcoming work on Well 2.

• Approve minutes of the November 11, 2025 SSBC meeting
• Consider resignation of an SSBC member effective December 31, 2025
• Review water treatment plant construction updates (electric conduits, waterstop, slab pours)
• Approve Invoice Voucher #31 for $541,414.24
• Discuss upcoming PCO for additional work on Well 2

Athletic Fields Working Group

The Stakeholders Subcommittee of the Athletic Fields Working Group will meet to evaluate the current list of stakeholders. The group will discuss information collected from interviews and confirm questions for sports organizations.

• Review of stakeholder list
• Discussion of information collected from stakeholder interviews
• Confirmation of questions for sports organizations

The meeting was called to order by a unanimous 4‑0‑0 vote. No public comments were received. Members agreed to send a survey to sports organizations about field conditions by the end of the week and to reconvene on November 8 to review the results before a larger meeting on November 10.

• Motion to call meeting to order passed 4-0-0
• Agreed to send survey to sports organizations by end of week
• Planned reconvening on Nov 8 to review survey results
• Planned larger meeting on Nov 10 to present findings

Commission on Disabilities

The Sharon Commission on Disabilities will elect officers and review several accessibility projects, including the town library, the post office automatic door, and the water treatment plant. They will also consider a matter labeled “Hawk traffic lights.” The meeting includes an annual report, new business, and scheduling of the next meeting.

• Election of Officers
• Hawk traffic lights
• Library’s accessibility
• Automatic door opener for Post Office
• Water Treatment Plant’s accessibility

Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC)

The Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC) will review the Dr. Lewis Survey. It will also discuss the Screenagers program, updates from Wes Woodson, a winter activity update, and a remembrance of friends. Additional items that arose in the past 48 hours and other business may also be addressed.

• Review of Dr. Lewis Survey
• Discussion of Screenagers program
• Updates from Wes Woodson
• Winter activity update
• Remembering friends

The coalition approved a $10,000 data collection project, to be billed in two invoices. It scheduled the Screenagers event for March 24 and the Remembering Our Friends ceremony for June 13. Members agreed to bring Wes Woodson back and to involve middle and elementary schools in upcoming activities.

• Approved $10K data project cost (split into two invoices)
• Set Screenagers event date for March 24
• Set Remembering Our Friends ceremony date for June 13
• Agreed to bring Wes Woodson back to the coalition
• Planned outreach to schools for middle and elementary programs
• Linda to contact Georgianne (School Committee) and Kiana (Select Board) for support
• Encouraged spending of money carried over from 2022
• Carly and Linda to organize a wellness fair

Water Management Advisory Committee

The committee will review the Sharon Water Master Plan and the new Water Treatment Plant. Members will also discuss Water Department activities from September and October 2025.

• Sharon Water Master Plan
• New Water Treatment Plant
• Water Department activity for September-October 2025

The Water Management Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the October 16 meeting by a 6‑0‑0 vote. No other formal actions or votes were recorded. Members received updates on the water treatment plant construction schedule, the hydraulic model upgrade, and the upcoming Water Master Plan. The next WMAC meeting was set for December 18.

• Approved October 16 minutes (vote 6-0-0)
• Scheduled next WMAC meeting for December 18

Planning Board

The Sharon Planning Board will discuss a solar canopy proposal for Temple Sinai at 25 Canton Street. It will also consider a sign permit for 28 South Main Street and an ANR request for 147 Billings Street. The board will approve the meeting minutes and address any unscheduled topics before adjourning.

• Temple Sinai solar canopy review – 25 Canton Street
• Sign permit application – 28 South Main Street
• ANR request – 147 Billings Street
• Approval of meeting minutes
• Consideration of any unscheduled topics

The Board approved the site plan for a solar canopy at Temple Sinai on 25 Canton Street, pending Conservation Commission review, and appointed Sonal Pai for administrative steps. It also approved the ANR request for 147 Billings Street and appointed the same administrator. The minutes from the September meeting were approved and the session was adjourned.

• Approved Temple Sinai solar canopy site plan (4-0-1 abstain)
• Approved ANR request for 147 Billings Street (5-0-0)
• Approved September 18 minutes (3-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)

Historical Commission

The Sharon Historical Commission will hold a virtual meeting on November 19, 2025. It will approve the minutes from the prior meeting, receive updates on current projects, and consider nominations for the 2025 Preservation Award and Historic Renovation Award. Any topics not anticipated 48 hours in advance may also be addressed.

• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Updates on current projects
• Discussion of nominations for the 2025 Preservation Award
• Discussion of nominations for the 2025 Historic Renovation Award
• Consideration of topics raised within 48 hours of the meeting

Transportation Advisory Board

The Sharon Transportation Advisory Board will meet to discuss traffic circulation and drop-off areas at the train station, an update on library parking, and introduce a new member. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Introduction of new member
• Train station traffic circulation and drop-off discussion
• Café building topic
• Library parking issue update
• Approval of previous minutes

The Transportation Advisory Board approved the minutes from 7/29/25 by a 4‑0‑1 vote. The board decided to table the library parking issue to be addressed later. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of 7/29/25 (vote 4-0-1)
• Tabled library parking issue
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will discuss septic projects and provide updates on Taco Bell and a body art permit on Old Post Road. The board will vote on a $1,500 donation account disbursement and a chicken permit for 49 Garden Street.

• Vote on $1,500 use of funds from Donation Account to assist Town Resident
• Vote on chicken permit for 49 Garden Street
• Discussion on roosters and proposed amendment to Animal Regulations for 300 East St
• Updates on Taco Bell and Body Art Permit at Old Post Road
• Septic Task Force update

The Board reviewed septic system updates for several subdivisions, including Edge Hill Road, North Main Street, Birch Hill, and the Cape Club of Sharon. It provided a nursing update on flu and COVID vaccinations and announced an upcoming flu‑vaccine outreach event at the Sharon Historical Society on December 7. The Board discussed a proposed amendment to animal regulations for roosters at 300 East Street, but no vote was taken. No formal decisions or approvals were made at this meeting.

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee will consider and vote on several items, including a contract with TRC for up to $3,000 to complete the Water‑Budget Plan. It will also vote on the FY27 budget request, which adds a CPI‑estimated 3% increase to FY26 funding, and update the Water‑Budget Plan timeframe to 2026‑2050. Additional discussion will cover draft recommendations for the plan, wastewater testing firms, and off‑season testing sites.

• Approve contract for TRC on call time to complete Water‑Budget Plan (up to $3,000)
• Approve LMAC FY27 budget request (FY26 amount plus estimated 3% CPI increase)
• Update Water‑Budget Plan timeframe from 2025‑2050 to 2026‑2050
• Discuss draft recommendations, plan, and interim success measures for the Water‑Budget Plan
• Update on PCR testing and firms for wastewater testing, analysis, and recommendations

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee approved the minutes from three prior meetings. It also approved a contract with TRC for additional on‑call services up to $3,000. The committee approved a request for $53,115 to be included in the town’s FY27 budget. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved past meeting minutes (Sept 24, Oct 22, Oct 29) – unanimous
• Approved TRC on‑call services contract up to $3,000 – unanimous
• Approved $53,115 FY27 budget request – unanimous
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous

Library Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the search for a new director and review policies regarding programming and the supervision of children. The board will also address wall art for the children's room and the School St/Main St crossing.

• Children’s Room Wall Art
• Director Search
• School St/Main St Crossing
• Supervision of Children Policy
• Programming Policy

The board voted unanimously to accept a $5,000 donation from the Emma Greenspan Foundation and to commission a large mural by artist Alison Kellom for the Children’s and Tween areas. The Supervision of Children Policy and the Programming Policy were also approved unanimously. Trustees also agreed not to purchase or accept gifts of artwork for the library. The October 15, 2025 minutes were approved by consensus.

• Accepted $5,000 Emma Greenspan Foundation donation and approved mural creation (unanimous)
• Approved Supervision of Children Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Programming Policy (unanimous)
• Approved October 15, 2025 minutes (consensus)
• Decided not to purchase or accept gifts of art (consensus)

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board will vote on the FY2026 tax classification and rate, approve a $10 million interim loan for a PFAS plant, and consider a development agreement with Sunrise Senior Living. The meeting also includes votes on liquor licenses, a Small Business Saturday proclamation, and community event proclamations.

• Vote to set FY2026 tax rate and classification
• Vote to approve $10,000,000 Interim Loan DWEC-24-79
• Discussion and vote on Sunrise Senior Living development agreement
• Vote to approve one-day liquor licenses for Ward's Berry Farm
• Vote to approve Small Business Saturday proclamation

The Board opened and closed a tax classification hearing, then voted 5‑0 to reject residential and commercial exemptions for FY 2028 and to adopt a single tax rate of $17.15 per $1,000. It also approved a $10 million interim loan for the PFAS plant and a proclamation declaring November 29, 2025 Small Business Saturday.

• Opened tax classification hearing (5-0)
• Closed tax classification hearing (5-0)
• Rejected residential exemptions for FY 2028 (5-0)
• Rejected commercial exemptions for FY 2028 (5-0)
• Set tax rate at $17.15 per $1,000 for FY 2028 (5-0)
• Approved Small Business Saturday proclamation for Nov 29, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved $10,000,000 interim loan for PFAS Plant (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar items, including minutes, banner requests, and other approvals (5-0)

Council on Aging Board

The Sharon Council on Aging Advisory Board will accept the minutes from the October 20 meeting. The board will hear a guest presentation by Steve Coffey, Chief of the Sharon Police Department. Directors will report on events, statistics, senior housing engagement, a CoD report, and an MGH project update. Committee updates from HESSCO, FSCOA, and AARP will also be discussed.

• Accept October 20 meeting minutes
• Guest speaker: Steve Coffey, Chief, Sharon Police
• Director's report on events, statistics, SHS engagement
• Paul Remy CoD report and MGH project update
• Committee updates: HESSCO, FSCOA, AARP

Finance Committee

The Sharon Finance Committee will discuss first‑quarter FY2026 revenue and expenditure reports and review salaries of boards, fees and fines, and bylaw revisions. It will consider an update on the Sunrise Senior Living development agreement and a report on selecting an investment‑management firm for town trusts. The committee will vote to approve the proposed Excess Levy Capacity policy and approve the minutes from the October 20, 2025 meeting.

• Vote to approve proposed Excess Levy Capacity policy
• Review Salaries of Boards and Committees
• Review of Fees and Fines
• Sunrise Senior Living development agreement update
• Report on selection of investment‑management firm for trusts

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Sharon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will discuss updates from recent workshops and community programs, consider a vote to fund lawn signs for the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, and review the DEIC strategic plan with possible subcommittee formation. The meeting also includes reports from town liaisons and updates on SNAP benefits ending.

• Possible vote to approve funding of lawn signs for Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day (item 5)
• SNAP benefits ending organizing update (item 6)
• Sharing our Stories events held on October 15 and November 5, 2025 (item 7)
• Review of DEIC Strategic Plan and discussion of a new subcommittee (item 8)
• Liaison reports including Sgt. Chris Dumais community roundtable (item 9)

The committee voted to allocate up to $80 for printing and laminating 13 large pages for a Ruby Bridges story walk, with the motion passing 6‑0. Earlier, the committee approved the minutes from the September 11 and October 9, 2025 meetings, with votes of 6‑0 and 4‑0‑1 respectively. A brief discussion noted the DEIC’s overall budget is up to $3,000, but no formal vote was taken on that amount.

• Approved minutes of September 11, 2025 (6 yeas, 0 nays)
• Approved minutes of October 9, 2025 (4 yeas, 0 nays, 1 abstention)
• Approved budget up to $80 for Ruby Bridges story walk printing (6 yeas, 0 nays)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Board of Appeals and Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing regarding applications from Sunrise Senior Living LLC. The body will review a proposal for a senior living facility called “Sunrise Sharon”.

• Proposed 99-unit assisted living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road
• Request for special permit, Site Plan Approval, Variances, and Signage approval

The Zoning and Planning Boards voted unanimously to reopen the public hearing on the Sunrise Senior Living senior‑living project at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road. The motion was made by ZBA Chair Joseph Garber, seconded, and approved by all eight members present. The hearing will remain open until December 3, 2025 to address any outstanding issues.

• Reopened public hearing on Sunrise Sharon senior facility (8-0)

Planning Board

The Sharon Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a joint public hearing to review an application by Sunrise Senior Living LLC for a 99-unit assisted living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road. The applicant is seeking a grant of special permit, site plan approval, and variances.

• Joint public hearing for Sunrise Senior Living LLC's 99-unit assisted living facility proposal
• Public hearing for Sunrise Senior Living LLC's proposed facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road
• Request for special permit, site plan approval, and variances for the Sunrise Sharon facility
• Pare Engineering to respond to questions from the public hearing
• Conservation Officer to provide further explanation of a letter read at the second public hearing

The Sharon Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Board voted unanimously to open a joint public hearing on the Sunrise Sharon senior living application. The hearing will remain open until December 3, 2025 to address outstanding questions. Board members discussed three technical comments from PARE Corporation and heard a letter from the Conservation Administrator regarding natural coverage. No further votes or approvals were taken at this meeting.

• Opened joint public hearing (unanimous)
• Meeting scheduled to stay open through Dec 3, 2025

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will discuss project schedules and budget status for the Library and Water Treatment Plant. The committee is scheduled to review and approve several invoice vouchers for these projects.

• Water Treatment Plant Invoice Voucher #30 including DOC Pay Req #06 for $995,073.70
• Water Treatment Plant Apex invoice for $91,166.67
• Water Treatment Plant W&S Invoice 11250070 for $11,925.19
• Library Project added work for PA System via O’Brien Communications
• Review of Library project punch list and LLB Invoices 47, 48, and 49

The committee approved the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (7-0-1). It approved several invoices, including LLB invoices totaling $37,769.04 (9-0-0) and an O’Brien invoice for $3,833 (8-0-1). The most significant action was the approval of DOC Pay Request #06 for $995,073.70 for the water treatment plant (8-0-0).

• Approved October 28, 2025 SSBC minutes (7-0-1)
• Approved LLB invoices 47‑49 totaling $37,769.04 (9-0-0)
• Approved O’Brien Invoice #17270ob for $3,833 (8-0-1)
• Approved DOC Pay Request #06 for $995,073.70 (8-0-0)
• Approved W&S Invoice 11250070 for $11,925.19 (8-0-0)
• Approved Apex invoice R245‑2103.00 for $91,166.67 (8-0-0)

Sharon Cultural Council

The Sharon Cultural Council will meet to vote on grant applications for the 2025-11-10 session. The meeting will be held virtually via Zoom and will include a voting process for the grantmaking panel.

• Mass Cultural Council Grantmaking Panel voting session
• Virtual meeting via Zoom (ID: 661-933-1292)
• Grant application funding decisions
• Broadcast on Sharon Community Television

Athletic Fields Working Group

The Athletic Fields Working Group will review past studies on adding a third field at Gavins Pond and examine capital expenditures and maintenance budgets for town athletic fields. Members will interview finance officials, the town administrator, a CPA, and DPW staff about past and pending field projects. The group will produce an interim report and a final report and coordinate research with other subcommittees. The meeting will be recorded and broadcast.

• Review of 2015 study by town sports organization for a third field at Gavins Pond
• Review of 2021 Recreational Facilities Feasibility Plan by Activitas
• Discussion of capital expenditures and DPW operating budget for field maintenance over the past five years
• Interviews with Finance Committee members, Town Administrator, CPA member, and DPW personnel
• Preparation of interim and final reports and coordination with other subcommittees

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee will review status updates on the Green Communities Project, electric vehicle charging infrastructure, and Climate Leader Community & ZEV policy. It will also examine battery storage options, including electric and thermal BESS, and provide a solar program update. The agenda includes approval of meeting minutes and setting the next meeting date.

• Green Communities Project status update
• EV Charging Infrastructure update
• Climate Leader Community & ZEV policy update
• Battery Storage: Electric and/or Thermal BESS discussion
• Solar program update

The committee approved the meeting minutes from September 17 and July 30, 2025. The approval was unanimous among members present, with George Aronson abstaining. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting covered updates and next‑step items.

• Approved Sep 17 and Jul 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous, George abstaining)

Athletic Fields Working Group

The Technology, Materials, Health & Safety Subcommittee is meeting to organize its members and gather data. The group will discuss four main topics and determine how to report findings for a December 10 meeting.

• Organization of the subcommittee
• Data gathering on technology, materials, health, and safety
• Planning for the December 10 report

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a proposed development agreement with Sunrise Senior Living and review strategies for the Carnegie building at 11 North Main Street. The board will also vote on municipal representatives for labor negotiations with teachers and town workers.

• Proposed development agreement with Sunrise Senior Living
• Strategy for sale, lease, or disposition of Carnegie building at 11 North Main Street
• Designation of representatives for negotiations with Sharon Teachers Association, AFSCME Council 93, and SEIU Sharon Library association
• Awarding of salt contracts for the 2025/2026 season
• One-day liquor license for event at First Congregational Church on November 16, 2025

The board approved a 5‑0 vote to designate Chair Kiana Baskin, Xander Shapiro, Hanna Switlekowski and Sam Liao as representatives for various labor negotiations. It also approved the purchase of a Small Business Saturday banner (5‑0) and adopted the consent calendar covering multiple items (5‑0). All motions passed unanimously.

• Approve purchase of Small Business Saturday banner (5-0)
• Appoint municipal representatives to school‑committee bargaining team (5-0)
• Approve consent calendar with multiple approvals (5-0)

Planning Board

The Board of Appeals and the Sharon Planning Board will hold a joint public hearing on November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, 90 South Main Street. The hearing will review applications filed May 8, 2025 by Sunrise Senior Living LLC for a 99‑unit assisted living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road. The board will consider granting a special permit, site‑plan approval, variances, and signage approval. The meeting will be broadcast live, but comments will not be accepted via Zoom.

• Review of Sunrise Senior Living LLC application for a 99‑unit assisted living facility at 313 & 319 Norwood St and 5 Edge Hill Rd
• Consideration of a special permit request
• Consideration of site‑plan approval
• Consideration of zoning variances
• Consideration of signage approval

Sharon Cultural Council

The Sharon Cultural Council will review grant applications through a two‑round voting process. Members will first vote Yes/No, discuss any non‑unanimous outcomes, then revote to reach a majority decision. Approved applications will have their award amounts determined by averaging proposed amounts.

• Mass Cultural Council Grantmaking Panel voting process
• Initial Yes/No vote on each application
• Deliberation if vote is not unanimous
• Second vote to finalize approval
• Award amount set by averaging proposed amounts

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will receive an update on the "Shop Sharon" initiative, the holiday walk, and sub‑committee status. It will then vote to approve the meeting minutes from October 6, 2025. After that, members will set dates for future committee meetings. Any items submitted to the chair less than 48 hours before the meeting will also be considered.

• Update on "Shop Sharon", holiday walk, and sub‑committee status
• Approve meeting minutes from 10/6/25
• Determine dates for upcoming committee meetings
• Consider topics submitted to the chair with less than 48‑hour notice

The Economic Development Committee approved the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. The committee scheduled its next meeting for December 1, 2025. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved 10/6/25 meeting minutes (unanimous vote)
• Set next meeting for Dec 1, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous vote)

Housing Authority

The Sharon Housing Authority Board will first approve the minutes from the October 6, 2025 meeting, then consider and vote on Warrant #30 for $101,690.82. The agenda also includes a review of agreed‑upon procedures and a management agent report covering vacancies, September 2025 financials, work orders and project updates. The meeting provides time for resident and board member comments.

• Approval of Warrant #30 in the amount of $101,690.82
• Approval of the minutes from the October 6, 2025 regular meeting
• Management Agent Report – Vacancy Report
• Management Agent Report – Monthly Financials for September 2025
• Project Updates – Siding Phase 1 punch list generated 10‑30‑25

Athletic Fields Working Group

The Athletic Fields Working Group Stakeholder Engagement Subcommittee will discuss how to gather input from sports, environmental, and other town organizations and community members. It will consider tools and methods for organizing and communicating community concerns. The group will also outline the format and next steps for its report to the larger working group.

• Identify sports, environmental, and other town organizations for outreach
• Collect input from community members on athletic field issues
• Determine tools and processes for organizing community concerns
• Develop the format for the subcommittee’s report
• Plan next steps and schedule the next meeting

The subcommittee elected Bruce Needle as Chair and Michael Wooden as Clerk, each vote passing 4‑0‑0. It established a January 15 interim report and a June 15 final report deadline, and scheduled the next meeting for November 13, 2025. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Bruce Needle elected Chair (vote 4-0-0)
• Michael Wooden elected Clerk (vote 4-0-0)
• Interim report deadline set for January 15
• Final report deadline set for June 15
• Next meeting scheduled for November 13, 2025
• Motion to adjourn passed (vote 4-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will continue a public hearing on the Notice of Intent for the Birch Hill II Subdivision at Bay Road/Monarch Lane. The commission will also consider several land development applications, a municipal land transfer to Conservation Land on Cow Hill Rd & Mansfield St, and a deed signing for the Trowel Shop Pond. Additional agenda items include updates from the LMAC, athletic field working group, lake, and conservation administrator, as well as an OSRP update. The meeting will also approve the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Public hearing on NOI for Birch Hill II Subdivision (Bay Rd./Monarch Ln.)
• Review of RCOC SE280-0650 715 & 715R S. Main St. – Bogs (Cranberry, LLC)
• ALDR applications at 277 Everett St., 119 Norwood St., and 350 Mountain St.
• Municipal land transfer to Conservation Land on Cow Hill Rd & Mansfield St.
• Deed signing for Trowel Shop Pond

The commission continued the public hearing for the Birch Hill II subdivision (SE280-0669) to November 20 at the applicant’s request (vote 5‑0‑0). It issued a Certificate of Compliance for the former cranberry bog site at 715 and 715 S. Main St. (SE280‑0650) (vote 5‑0‑0). The board approved ALDR #14 for 277 Everett St. and ALDR #15 for 119 Norwood St., each with the condition that the Conservation Administrator inspect erosion controls before work begins (both votes 5‑0‑0), approved an amended planting plan for 350 Mountain St. (SE280‑0656) (vote 5‑0‑0), agreed to propose a warrant for transferring two municipal parcels to the commission, and approved the October 16 meeting minutes (vote 5‑0‑0).

• Continued hearing for Birch Hill II subdivision (SE280-0669) to Nov 20 (5-0-0)
• Issued Certificate of Compliance for 715 & 715 S. Main St. (SE280-0650) (5-0-0)
• Approved ALDR #14 at 277 Everett St. with erosion‑control inspection condition (5-0-0)
• Approved ALDR #15 at 119 Norwood St. with erosion‑control inspection condition (5-0-0)
• Approved amended planting plan for 350 Mountain St. (SE280-0656) with deer fencing (5-0-0)
• Agreed to propose warrant for 2026 ATM transfer of 71 R and 51 R Mansfield St. parcels (no vote recorded)
• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)

Board of Health

The Sharon Board of Health will receive updates on septic projects, nursing, the 2025 opioid report, health matters, and animal issues including chicken permits at 49 Garden Street and unpermitted chickens at 335 East Street. The board will discuss operational and goal planning, then vote on using $1,000 from the donation account to assist a town resident. A November conference is noted for November 5‑7.

• Septic Task Force update
• Nursing update
• Opioid 2025 report update
• Animal updates: chicken permit at 49 Garden Street; unpermitted chickens at 335 East Street
• Vote to use $1,000 from donation account to assist a resident

The Board reviewed a request to use $1,000 from the Health Department's donation account to help a low‑income resident with home repairs. A motion was presented and the Board expressed hesitation, but the minutes do not record a vote outcome or final decision.

Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee

The Sharon Independence Day Celebration Committee will consider approval of the minutes from its June 25, 2025 meeting. It will receive the treasurer’s financial report and review the 2025 celebration. The committee will discuss the event budget and begin planning for the 2026 celebration, including duty assignments, recruitment and meeting dates.

• Approval of 6/25/2025 meeting minutes
• Treasurer’s financial report
• Review of the 2025 Independence Day celebration
• Discussion of the event budget
• Planning for the 2026 celebration (duty assignments, recruitment, meeting dates)

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss and vote on submitting a draft Watershed Basin Plan (WBP) to the DEP. Members will also consider a Community Preservation Committee (CPC) placeholder request and amendments to the FY26 matching grant component.

• Vote to submit Draft WBP to DEP
• Vote to submit CPC Placeholder Request and FY26 matching grant amendments
• Updates on film production at VMB and Rake the Lake event
• Discussion of interim success measures for WBP
• Planning for November meeting with science and education advisory groups

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will receive construction updates on the Water Treatment Plant project. The committee is scheduled to review and approve a payment voucher for work completed between July and August 2025.

• Review and approval of Invoice Voucher #29 (DOC Pay Req #05) for $1,926,463.93
• Construction updates on under slab electrical conduits, tank top slab rebar, and Pier 11

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Municipal Solar Oversight Committee will vote to approve the draft minutes from its July 21, 2025 meeting. It will then review operating solar projects at East Elementary, the High School, and the DPW canopy and rooftop. The committee will receive updates on construction and start‑up projects, including the Mt. Street LF solar array, Well #5, and the Middle School rooftop. Finally, it will discuss development projects such as the Library rooftop, Ames Field Pond Street parking lot canopy, and next‑generation community solar plans.

• Vote on approval of draft minutes from the 07-21-2025 MSOC meeting
• Review of operating solar projects at East Elementary, High School, and DPW canopy
• Construction status update for Mt. Street LF solar project, including modules and Eversource schedule
• Certificate of Completion and Eversource notice for Well #5 and Middle School rooftop projects
• Development updates for Library rooftop solar, Ames Field Pond Street canopy, and next‑generation community solar

The Municipal Solar Oversight Committee voted to create a subcommittee that will review and comment on the draft CPA Agreement and lease for the Ames Field solar canopy project. Committee members George Aronson and Arnold Wallenstein will send their comments to Solect Energy and forward the revised agreements to the Town Administrator for final review and execution by Dec. 31, 2025. The meeting also approved its minutes with a 3‑0‑1 vote.

• Created subcommittee to review draft CPA Agreement and lease for Ames Field solar canopy (vote passed)
• Approved meeting minutes (3-0-1)

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a joint public hearing to review two applications filed May 8, 2025 by Sunrise Senior Living LLC. The applications seek a special permit, site‑plan approval, variances and signage for a 99‑unit assisted living facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road in the R‑1 zoning district. Pare Engineering will respond to questions from the hearing, and the Conservation Officer will explain a related letter. No decisions are indicated; the meeting is for public review and comment.

• Review of Sunrise Senior Living LLC applications for a 99‑unit assisted living facility at 313 & 319 Norwood St and 5 Edge Hill Rd
• Applicant requests special permit, site‑plan approval, variances, and signage
• Pare Engineering response to public hearing questions
• Conservation Officer Josh Philibert explanation of his letter read at the second public hearing
• Adjournment of the joint public hearing

Commission on Disabilities

The Sharon Commission on Disabilities will meet to elect officers and discuss specific accessibility projects, including automatic door openers for the Library's bathrooms and improvements at the Water Treatment Plant.

• Election of officers
• Library bathroom accessibility improvements
• Post Office accessibility review
• Water Treatment Plant accessibility review
• Inclusive nature walk

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee will first approve the minutes from its August 20 and September 24 meetings. It will then receive updates on lake testing, the VMB west lot improvement project, and the first‑quarter budget. The committee will discuss feasibility studies for winter drawdown and wastewater phosphorus testing, and will vote on submitting a CPC placeholder grant request and on recommendations for the draft Water Balance Plan.

• Approve August 20 and September 24 meeting minutes
• Update on timeline and budget for VMB west lot improvement and drainage project
• Feasibility study for winter drawdown to mitigate invasive weeds
• Professional testing of wastewater phosphorus seepage from SHS to the lake
• Vote to submit CPC placeholder request by 10/29 and adopt draft Water Balance Plan recommendations

The committee approved the minutes of the August 20, 2025 meeting. It approved up to $1,000 to fund off‑season quarterly wetlands and outflow phosphorus testing at sites approved by staff. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (Yes: Aruna, Gary, Suzi, Brad, Laura; Abstain: Debbie)
• Approved up to $1,000 for off‑season quarterly wetlands and outflow P testing (Yes: Aruna, Dan, Gary, Debbie, Brad, Suzi, Laura)
• Adjourned meeting (Yes: Dan, Debbie, Aruna, Gary, Brad, Suzi, Laura)

Council on Aging Board

The Council on Aging Advisory Board will review director reports and discuss infrastructure and accessibility issues. The body will also determine priorities and objectives for 2025-26 and hold board elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk.

• Town Center sidewalks
• Library handicap parking
• Sunrise Senior Living (Edge Hill Road & Norwood Street)
• 2025-26 Board elections for Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk
• Report on new hire David Miller

The Council on Aging Advisory Board accepted the minutes from the June 9 and September 15, 2025 meetings by unanimous vote. No other actions, approvals, or denials were recorded during the October 20, 2025 session.

• Accepted minutes from June 9, 2025 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from September 15, 2025 (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting on October 20, 2025 will consider the Excess Levy Capacity policy, review salaries, fees, and proposed bylaw revisions, and vote on the Trust Fund Investment Plan. The Town Administrator will provide updates on the SAFER Grant and other liaison reports. Public comment is welcomed, and the committee will vote to approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Excess Levy Capacity Policy Discussion
• Review salaries of Boards and Committees (Board of Assessors)
• Review of fees and fines (Town Clerk)
• Finance Committee and Priorities Committee bylaw revisions (Town Counsel opinion)
• Vote on Trust Fund Investment Plan (FinCom Representatives)

The committee voted 10‑0 to let Donald Brichta, Phillip King and Anja Bernier serve on the interview panel for firms being considered to manage the town’s trust funds. It also added three items to the Capital Outlay agenda: verify borrowing for the Cottage St. playground, consider a policy on aging appropriations, and add a “shovel‑ready” checkbox to request forms. Schools were tasked with submitting quarterly budget‑to‑actual reports in Excel format within about six weeks after each quarter.

• Approved participation of Brichta, King, and Bernier in investment‑firm interviews (10‑0)
• Added verification of Cottage St. playground borrowing to Capital Outlay agenda
• Added consideration of an aging‑appropriations policy to Capital Outlay agenda
• Added a “shovel‑ready” checkbox requirement to Capital Outlay request forms
• Required schools to provide quarterly budget‑to‑actual Excel reports within ~6 weeks

Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC)

The Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition will discuss its plans for the upcoming year, receive an update from Wes Woodson, and review the Screenagers program and Sharon Day activities. The meeting also includes a remembrance segment and a review of positives and areas for growth. Additional topics from the past 48 hours and other business may be addressed.

• Planning for the year
• Wes Woodson update
• Screenagers program
• Remembering our friends
• Sharon Day review (positives and room to grow)

The coalition agreed to move forward with a $15,000 survey and focus groups, and will coordinate payment with Dr. Christopher Louis. Members plan to seek opioid‑abatement funding, apply for a SEF grant for a youth movie event, and complete a VFW Educator grant application. They also intend to attend the October 27 SHARE meeting and create a single‑sheet information card for future Sharon Day events.

• Proceed with $15K survey and focus groups (planned)
• Work with Dr. Christopher Louis to spread out survey payment (planned)
• Seek opioid‑abatement money to support the survey (planned)
• Don and Meg to reach back out to Dr. Louis (planned)
• Apply for SEF grant to cover Screenagers movie event cost (planned)
• Fill out VFW Educator grant application (planned)
• Attend 10/27 SHARE meeting to discuss observations (planned)
• Design a single‑sheet or card for Sharon Day guest information (planned)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a new public hearing for several Edge Hill Road parcels (ANRAD 268, 272, 276, 280, 284, 288, 290, 292) represented by Bill Buckley and Laura Gluck, and a continued hearing on the Bay Rd./Monarch Ln. Birch Hill II Subdivision represented by Birch Hill Trust and Steve Gioiosa. The commission will also discuss updates on the Bog Nest Plan, LMAC, the Athletic Field Working Group, the town lake, the Conservation Administrator, OSRP, and an OSRP letter of support. The agenda includes approval of the September 18, 2025 meeting minutes and other business.

• New Public Hearing – Edge Hill Rd. parcels (ANRAD 268‑292) with representatives Bill Buckley and Laura Gluck
• Continued Public Hearing – Bay Rd./Monarch Ln. Birch Hill II Subdivision with representative Steve Gioiosa
• Discussion of Ashika Reddy, Bog Nest Plan
• LMAC Update – presented by Brad McKeen
• Athletic Field Working Group Update – presented by Alan Westman

The commission voted 6‑0‑0 to approve the delineation and issue an ORAD for the 268‑292 Edge Hill Rd site, pending a DEP file number. It also voted 6‑0‑0 to continue the Bay Rd/Monarch Ln hearing to October 30. The September 18 meeting minutes were approved 6‑0‑0, and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved delineation and issued ORAD for SE280‑TBD (Edge Hill Rd) – vote 6‑0‑0
• Continued Bay Rd/Monarch Ln hearing to Oct 30 at applicant's request – vote 6‑0‑0
• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes as amended – vote 6‑0‑0
• Adjourned meeting – vote 6‑0‑0

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss a proposal for a citizen survey by Brandeis University and the acceptance of a federal SAFER grant for fire staffing. Members will also determine board objectives for the coming year and appoint members to an athletic fields working group.

• Proposal for a citizen survey by Brandeis University
• Acceptance of a Federal Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant
• Appointment of six citizens to the temporary advisory Athletic Fields working group
• One-day liquor licenses for Sharon Community Center (Nov 16) and 5 Post Office Square (Nov 22)
• Proposed Select Board objectives and strategies for Nov 1, 2025, through Oct 31, 2026

The Select Board unanimously accepted a $1.4 million SAFER grant to add eight firefighters, with the town covering a portion of salaries after the federal share ends. It also approved Brandeis University’s citizen‑survey proposal, appointed six citizens and three committee representatives to the temporary Athletic Fields Working Group, and approved two one‑day liquor licenses. All items passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved $1.4 M SAFER grant to hire eight firefighters (5-0)
• Accepted Brandeis University citizen‑survey proposal (5-0)
• Appointed six citizens to Athletic Fields Working Group (5-0)
• Appointed three committee representatives to Athletic Fields Working Group (5-0)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Landsman Bat Mitzvah event (5-0)
• Approved one‑day liquor license for Pilon Fleur Anniversary event (5-0)
• Approved consent calendar including minutes and liquor licenses (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:15 pm (5-0)

Water Management Advisory Committee

The committee will review the Sharon Water Master Plan and the new water treatment plant. The meeting also includes a review of Water Department activity for September 2025.

• Sharon Water Master Plan
• New Water Treatment Plant
• Water Department activity for September 2025

The Water Management Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the September 18th meeting by a 6-0-0 vote. The committee discussed drought communication, water‑quality concerns, and potential role changes, but no further actions were formally decided. The next meeting is set for November 20th.

• Approved September 18th meeting minutes (6-0-0)

Historical Commission

The Sharon Historical Commission will meet virtually on October 15, 2025 at 7:30 PM. The agenda includes approving minutes from prior meetings, receiving updates on the Cemetery Preservation Project and other current projects, and reviewing the Historic Plaque Program. The commission may also consider topics not reasonably anticipated 48 hours in advance. The meeting will be broadcast on Sharon TV.

• Approve minutes from prior meetings
• Updates on the Cemetery Preservation Project
• Review of the Historic Plaque Program
• Updates on current projects
• Consider topics not anticipated 48 hours in advance

Library Trustees

The Sharon Library Board of Trustees will meet virtually to approve minutes, receive financial and building reports, and discuss the search for a new director and the School St/Main St crossing project.

• Approve September 24, 2025 minutes
• Receive reports from Treasurer, Budget, Friends, Foundation, and New Library/Building and Grounds
• Discuss Director Search
• Discuss School St/Main St Crossing Update
• Meeting held via Zoom

The trustees approved the September 24, 2025 meeting minutes by consensus. They reviewed account balances, upcoming Friends annual meeting, and various operational updates, but no other formal actions were taken. The next board meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025.

• Approved September 24, 2025 minutes (consensus)
• Set director search application deadline for Oct 15 and interview committee meeting for Oct 21

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee Change Order Subcommittee will meet on October 14, 2025. The agenda includes discussion and approval of the September 16, 2025 Change Order Subcommittee meeting minutes for the Library Project. The committee will also review and approve the latest change orders for the Library Project. No public comments are anticipated.

• Approve September 16, 2025 Change Order Subcommittee meeting minutes – Library Project
• Review and approve latest change orders for the Library Project

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will consider several agenda items, including approving the minutes from the September 30, 2025 meeting. The committee will receive updates on the library project schedule and a punch‑list, discuss the overall project budget and the Water Treatment Plant Project, and review construction updates such as under‑slab electrical conduits, rebar for the tank top slab, and work at Pier 11. A key item is the review and approval of Invoice Voucher #28 for engineering services.

• Approve minutes of the September 30, 2025 SSBC meeting
• Review and approve Invoice Voucher #28: Apex $82,906.39 and W&S $13,255.70
• Library project schedule update and punch‑list review
• Discussion of the overall project budget and Water Treatment Plant Project
• Construction updates: under‑slab electrical conduits, rebar for tank top slab, Pier 11

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Sharon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will review and approve minutes from August and September meetings (noting a lack of quorum for the August meeting). A special workshop titled “Community Building, Guidelines for Working Together, and Revitalization” will be led by guest Bill Kondrath. The committee will also receive liaison and representative reports, share announcements of upcoming events, and address any unanticipated topics before adjourning.

• Approval of minutes from 8/14/2025 (no quorum) and 9/11/2025 meetings
• Workshop led by Bill Kondrath: “Community Building, Guidelines for Working Together, and Revitalization”
• Liaison and representative reports
• Announcements and upcoming events
• Discussion of topics not anticipated within 48 hours of the meeting

The October 9, 2025 Sharon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee met in person at the Sharon Community Center. The committee noted there would be no motions or votes on minutes. Workshop activities and announcements were conducted, and a motion to adjourn was moved by Robert Soffler and seconded by Matthew Zinno, with no recorded vote outcome.

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss a priority list of topics and strategies with a Select Board representative. The agenda includes approving minutes and determining future meeting dates.

• Discuss priority list of suggested topics/strategies with Select Board representative
• Approve meeting minutes
• Determine next scheduled meeting dates
• Meeting held via ZOOM
• Meeting broadcast by Sharon Community Television

The Economic Development Committee approved the September 30, 2025 minutes with a 6‑0‑0 vote. It adopted a regular monthly meeting schedule beginning November 3, 2025 at 7 PM. Members agreed to develop a budget for a downtown holiday event to present to the Select Board and to keep separate long‑term and short‑term recommendation lists.

• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (6-0-0 vote)
• Adopted monthly meeting schedule, first meeting November 3, 2025 (unanimous)
• Decided to create a budget for a holiday event to present to the Select Board
• Agreed to maintain long‑term and short‑term recommendation lists
• Planned to organize a holiday event in downtown Sharon
• Assigned Cheryl to send meeting notes to subcommittee members
• Assigned Hy to schedule a follow‑up meeting with David and Sherrie
• Assigned Greg to contact Aaron at the Cultural Council for collaboration

Housing Authority

The Board will review the FY 226 budget and consider two warrants for payment. The meeting includes reports on vacancies, financials, and siding project updates.

• Consideration of FY 226 Budget
• Approval of Warrant # 29 for $100,190.30
• Approval of Warrant # 30 for $39,247.94
• Change order approval for Siding Phase 1 (Project 266117)
• Update on Siding Phase 2 (Project 266121)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee will meet to finalize grant priorities and other recommendations. The body will also determine the dates for future meetings.

• Finalize grant priority and SB recommendations

The Economic Development Committee approved the prior meeting minutes and established a new Priority Subcommittee chaired by Hy Waxman. It agreed to recommend that the Select Board focus on slowing traffic on Route 27 and scheduled its next meeting for October 6, with a subcommittee meeting the preceding Friday. The committee also decided to meet with the Select Board to set 2026 development priorities.

• Approved minutes from the previous meeting (Rob's name removal)
• Created a Priority Subcommittee chaired by Hy Waxman, with David Straus and Sherrie King as members
• Agreed to recommend to the Select Board a focus on slowing traffic on Route 27 for safety
• Scheduled the next EDC meeting for Monday, October 6 (backup dates Oct 9 or 15)
• Set a Priority Subcommittee meeting for Friday at 10 a.m. to review priorities before the Oct 6 meeting
• Decided to meet with the Select Board to clarify objectives and establish 2026 priorities
• Assigned actions: Cheryl to draft the priority list and invite Xander; Hy to attend Planning Board meeting on Oct 22 regarding the Sunrise Senior Living Project

Human Resources Board

The Human Resources Board will meet to review and approve revised job descriptions for two specific roles. The board will also approve minutes from the August 8, 2025, meeting.

• Revised job description of the Youth Services Librarian
• Revised job description of the Trustee Director
• Approval of August 8, 2025, amended minutes

The board approved changes to the part‑time Youth Services Librarian position, adding a note about physical‑environment information. The board also approved edits to the Library Director’s internal job description. The next meeting was set for Oct. 28, 2025, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved changes to Youth Services Librarian position (4-0-0)
• Approved edits to Library Director job description (4-0-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for Oct 28, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 4-0-0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee will review and approve the minutes from the September 16, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates on the library project, including a schedule update, a letter on ADA recommendations, and MOCC Change Order 21. The water treatment plant project will be discussed, covering construction progress, schedule, and a funding reimbursement summary. The chair may also raise additional topics not known in advance before adjournment.

• Approve minutes of the September 16, 2025 SSBC meeting
• Library project update: schedule, ADA recommendation letter (Sept 11 2025), and MOCC Change Order 21
• Review approved PCOs 111r1, 112, 113, 114 from the September 16 2025 CO meeting
• Water Treatment Plant construction updates (backfilling, sanitary piping, electrical work, retaining wall #3, shoring, inspections)
• Funding reimbursement summary for the Water Treatment Plant project

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board will hold a public hearing on a liquor license amendment for Liquor World at 750 S Main Street, discuss the Hometown Heroes veteran recognition project, and interview candidates for a temporary advisory Athletic Fields working group. The Board will also vote on the 2026 meeting schedule, a health‑insurance negotiation process, an interim loan note with the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust, and several consent‑calendar items including police donations and a one‑day liquor license for a wedding.

• Public hearing on liquor license amendment for Bapa Mahant Ne Sang Corp d/b/a Liquor World – 750 S Main Street
• Vote to approve interim loan note in connection with financial agreement CWT-25-10 from Massachusetts Clean Water Trust
• Vote to implement negotiation process under MGL Ch. 32B, Sec. 21‑23 to change health insurance plan design
• Vote to approve $3,000 donation from Jim Zafrison and $3,000 donation from Mitesh Patel to Sharon Police Department
• Vote to approve one‑day liquor license for Superior Servers for wedding at Community Center on Oct 25, 2025

The Sharon Select Board unanimously approved a liquor license for Bapa Mahant Ne Sang Corp dba Liquor World. It also approved the Hometown Heroes veteran‑recognition project as presented. The board adopted the 2026 meeting schedule and voted to begin negotiations on the town’s health‑insurance plan design, each passing 5‑0.

• Approved liquor license for Bapa Mahant Ne Sang Corp dba Liquor World (5-0)
• Approved Hometown Heroes veteran‑recognition project (5-0)
• Adopted 2026 Select Board meeting schedule (5-0)
• Approved initiation of health‑insurance plan negotiation process (5-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals are holding a continued public hearing regarding applications from Sunrise Senior Living LLC. The body is reviewing requests for a special permit, site plan approval, variances, and signage for a senior living facility.

• Proposed 99-unit assisted living facility called 'Sunrise Sharon'
• Project location: 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road
• Request for special permit, Site Plan Approval, Variances, and Signage approval

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The committee will discuss the output and payment status of operating solar projects and the construction progress of others. Members will also review projects currently in development and analyze town-wide solar electricity and credit commitments.

• Construction status of Mt. Street LF, including Eversource schedule and abutter issues
• Completion certificates for Well #5 and Middle School rooftop projects
• Development status of Library rooftop and Ames Field Pond Street parking lot canopies
• Review of operating projects at East Elementary, Heights, and High School
• Analysis of Town-wide solar PV electricity and credit commitments

The Municipal Solar Oversight Committee approved the July 21, 2025 minutes with a 3‑0‑0 vote. It later approved the September 30, 2025 minutes with a 3‑0 vote. No other actions were decided; the meeting provided project updates and set the next meeting for Oct 27, 2025.

• Approved July 21, 2025 minutes (vote 3-0-0)
• Approved September 30, 2025 minutes (vote 3-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing regarding applications from Sunrise Senior Living LLC. The board is reviewing a proposal for a senior living facility called "Sunrise Sharon."

• Special permit, Site Plan Approval, Variances, and Signage approval for a 99-Unit Assisted Living Facility at 313 and 319 Norwood Street and 5 Edge Hill Road

The joint Planning and Zoning Boards met to continue the public hearing on the Sunrise Senior Living “Sunrise Sharon” project and heard a technical memorandum from Pare Corporation. Board members discussed the requested special permit, variances, parking, drainage, sewer, traffic and site‑plan issues. No approvals, denials, or votes were recorded, and the boards indicated further review will occur at a future meeting.

Commission on Disabilities

The Sharon Commission on Disabilities will discuss a grant to fund automated doors and overhead door sensors. It will also receive updates on HAWK traffic lights on North Main Street and review accessibility at the Post Office. Additional topics include collecting data on handicapped parking at the library and establishing a liaison to the town's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Communities.

• Update on HAWK traffic lights on North Main Street
• Grant for automated doors and overhead door sensors
• Post Office accessibility
• Helping COA collect data on handicapped parking at library
• Liaison to Sharon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Communities

The September 25, 2025 meeting of the Sharon Commission on Disabilities was convened and an agenda was presented. The agenda items included updates on traffic lights, handicapped parking data, capital projects, and accessibility at several facilities. The minutes contain no record of any approvals, denials, or other decisions. No votes or actions were documented.

School Committee

The Sharon High School Council will meet to review the school's grading and attendance policies. The body will also review the draft of the Sharon High School Improvement Plan.

• Review of Sharon High Grading Policy
• Review of Sharon High School Attendance Policy
• Review of Sharon High School Improvement Plan Draft

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a new hearing regarding 2-4 Merchant Street. The board will also review minutes from March 19 and May 14, 2025.

• New hearing: 1937 – 2-4 Merchant Street
• Review of March 19, 2025 minutes
• Review of May 14, 2025 minutes

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee will approve the minutes from its August 20, 2025 meeting. It will receive updates on lake conditions, including cyanobacteria monitoring, lake levels, and grant status. The committee will discuss priorities for additional grant funding, focusing on E. coli research and invasive weed mitigation. It will vote on adding $1,200 for required testing under a DEP grant and on an outline for the FY27 funding request.

• Approve August 20, 2025 LMAC meeting minutes
• Update on lake and beach tests, cyanobacteria monitoring, lake levels
• Discuss E. coli research and mitigation options
• Discuss invasive weeds issues and mitigation options
• Vote to add $1,200 testing required per DEP grant to September lake sampling

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee voted to add $1,200 to the TRC contract to expand monthly post‑alum treatment sampling, including more nutrients and the South Cove site. The motion was made by Suzi, seconded by Dan, and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned at 1:50 PM by a unanimous vote. No other formal decisions were recorded.

• Approved $1,200 change order to TRC contract for additional testing (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:50 PM (all in favor)

Library Trustees

The Sharon Library Board of Trustees will approve the minutes from the August 20, 2025 meeting. Trustees will hear reports on the budget, friends, foundation, and the new library building and grounds, and will discuss the director search, the School St/Main St crossing, and parking lot usage. The meeting will also cover communications, scheduling of future meetings, and any additional topics the chair raises.

• Approve Minutes of August 20, 2025
• Review Treasurer, Budget, Friends, Foundation, and New Library/Building reports
• Director Search for Library Director
• School St/Main St Crossing discussion
• Parking Lot Usage discussion

The Board approved the August 20, 2025 meeting minutes by consensus. The Friends group was granted permission to use the terrace for the upcoming book sale, with about 22 tables and a Bay State bin placed in EV spots from 10/20 to 11/9. Trustees agreed that EV charging may occur at any time in the library parking lot. New signage will be installed at the High Street lot to designate library‑only parking spaces.

• Approved August 20, 2025 meeting minutes (consensus)
• Granted Friends' request to use terrace for book sale (consensus)
• Determined EV charging may occur at any time (consensus)
• Approved installation of library‑only parking signs at High Street lot (consensus)

Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC)

The Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition will meet to discuss changes in staffing and plan events for Sharon Day and Remembering Our Friends. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Changes in staffing
• Sharon Day event planning (tables, swag)
• Screenagers event date and point people
• Remembering Our Friends event date selection
• Wes Woodson date and point people

The board chose Saturday, June 13 as the date for the 'Remembering Our Friends' event. Several logistical tasks were assigned, including bringing a tent, tables and chairs, ordering swag, and securing volunteers. Additional outreach will be made to schedule the Screenagers program and a Wes Woodson event.

• Selected Saturday June 13 for 'Remembering Our Friends' event
• Don will bring a tent for the Sharon Day Oct 5 event
• Board of Health will bring tables and chairs for the Sharon Day Oct 5 event
• Linda will order additional swag – hats if possible, otherwise crayons and coloring books
• Meg will contact Frank to arrange tables for shared volunteers
• Jackie will call schools to recruit student volunteers
• Meg will contact Dayana to set dates for the Screenagers program
• Meg will work with Jackie to secure space for the 'Remembering Our Friends' event

Recreation Advisory Committee

The Recreation Advisory Committee will meet to discuss FY2027 CPC/Capital requests and organize a site walk. The body will also appoint a representative to the Athletic Fields Working Group and receive updates on the Deborah Sampson Courts Project.

• Appointment of RAC representative to Athletic Fields Working Group
• Updates on Deborah Sampson Courts Project
• Discussion of FY2027 CPC/Capital Requests

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will hold a continued public hearing on the notice of intent for the Birch Hill II Subdivision at Bary Rd./Monarch Ln. The commission will also discuss Administrative Land Disturbance Review #13 for 40 Mountain St, a restoration project at 5 Glen Hill Road, and updates from the LMAC and Athletic Field Working Group. Additional items include a lake update, Conservation Administrator update, OSRP update, and the October meeting schedule.

• Continued public hearing on NOI for Birch Hill II Subdivision (Bary Rd./Monarch Ln.)
• Administrative Land Disturbance Review #13 – 40 Mountain St (SFH addition, septic, driveway, in‑ground pool)
• Restoration project – 5 Glen Hill Road
• LMAC update
• Athletic Field Working Group update

The Sharon Conservation Commission voted 7‑0‑0 to approve Administrative Land Disturbance Approval #13 for Anat and Joel Stemmer’s demolition and construction project at 40 Mountain Street, requiring the Conservation Administrator to inspect erosion‑control measures before work begins. The commission also voted 7‑0‑0 to approve a restoration plan for 5 Glen Hill Road, conditioning the applicant to enlarge the buffer mitigation area and conduct two‑year vegetation monitoring.

• Approved ALDR #13 for 40 Mountain St. project (7-0-0) with erosion‑control inspection condition
• Approved restoration plan for 5 Glen Hill Rd. (7-0-0) with increased buffer mitigation and two‑year monitoring

Water Management Advisory Committee

The committee will receive updates on the Sharon Water Master Plan from Weston & Sampson and the construction of the new Water Treatment Plant. The meeting also includes a review of Water Department activity for August 2025.

• Weston & Sampson update on Sharon Water Master Plan
• Construction update on the new Water Treatment Plant
• Review of Water Department activity for August 2025
• Approval of July 17th 2025 meeting minutes

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet via Zoom to review a sign permit application for a property in Business District A. The board will also review meeting minutes and determine future meeting dates.

• Sign permit application for 36 South Main St.

The Board unanimously approved the applicant’s request to replace the sign at 36 South Main Street in Business District A. The motion also appointed Sonal Pai as the Board’s agent to notify the Building Inspector. The Board also approved the minutes from the July 23 meeting.

• Approved sign permit for 36 South Main St. (4-0-0)
• Appointed Sonal Pai as Board agent for permit issuance (4-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 7/23/25 (3-0-1)

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee will hear updates on the Green Communities Project, EV charging infrastructure, climate‑leader community and zero‑emission vehicle policy, and Eversource meter account information. It will also receive a market status report on battery storage and a solar program update. No formal decisions are noted; the meeting is for informational discussion.

• Green Communities Project update & new project queue
• EV Charging Infrastructure update
• Climate Leader Community & ZEV policy discussion
• Battery Storage Market Status report
• Solar Update

The committee reviewed the status of the Green Communities Hights ES project, EV charging options, Climate Leader status, battery storage considerations, meter setup, and several solar installations. No motions were voted on; the July 30 minutes will be approved at the next meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for November 5.

Board of Health

The Sharon Board of Health will approve meeting minutes from June and August. It will receive updates on the septic inspector, a resident concern regarding the State Sanitary Code, the SHARE task force, and abandoned property. Additional updates will cover nursing services, SSPARC, opioid abatement, and health department branding. The meeting will conclude with any other business that arose in the past 48 hours.

• Approve June and August meeting minutes
• Septic inspector update
• Resident concern about the State Sanitary Code
• SHARE task force update
• Abandoned property update

The Board approved the June and August meeting minutes unanimously (4-0-0). It agreed to increase the public health nurse position from 19 to 37.5 hours, with 18.5 hours funded for the current fiscal year and full‑time hours to be funded starting FY27. The Board also authorized construction at Cumberland Farms to proceed under the approved design plan.

• Approved June and August minutes (vote 4-0-0)
• Agreed to increase public health nurse hours to 37.5, with 18.5 hours funded this fiscal year
• Authorized construction at Cumberland Farms to proceed per approved design plan
• Confirmed body‑art businesses near Costco are not subject to septic system restrictions
• Noted tech fees increased 5% and will continue to rise annually

School Committee

The Sharon School Committee will discuss financial reports, revolving accounts, annual goals, and budget subcommittee assignments. It will then vote to approve new student handbooks for Sharon High School and Sharon Middle School, and to approve the minutes from the September 3, 2025 meeting.

• FY25 Q4 Financial Report
• FY25 Revolving Accounts Review
• School Committee Annual Goals 2025-2026
• School Committee Budget Subcommittee Assignment
• Vote to Approve Student Handbooks for SHS and SMS

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee will review construction updates and approve invoices for the Water Treatment Plant Project. The meeting will also include the approval of minutes from the previous session.

• Review and approve minutes of September 2, 2025 meeting
• Review construction updates for Water Treatment Plant Project
• Review and approve invoices for engineering work through August 22nd

Select Board

The Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee are meeting to review preliminary FY2027 revenues and expenditures. The session includes discussions on long-range capital needs and the development of a policy for using excess levy capacity. The meeting concludes with an executive session regarding collective bargaining negotiations with municipal and school unions.

• Review of preliminary FY2027 estimated revenue and non-discretionary expenditures
• Projected debt service schedule for the next decade
• Discussion of facility needs including school enrollment, athletic fields, and the Carnegie library building
• Establishment of policy for requesting excess levy capacity
• Executive session on collective bargaining with municipal and school unions

The Select Board, Finance Committee and School Committee voted to move to an executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations. The committees agreed that schools will provide quarterly financial reports using the Finance Director's format. The Finance Committee will draft a policy governing the use of excess levy capacity. The meeting was then adjourned with all members in favor.

• Motion to convene executive session for collective bargaining – passed (motioned by Switlekowski, seconded by Shapiro, all present agreed)
• Agreed schools will provide quarterly financial reports in the Finance Director's format
• Finance Committee will develop policy on using excess levy capacity – agreed to work on policy
• Meeting adjourned – all committees adjourned with all members in favor

Finance Committee

The committee will discuss preparations for the in‑person Tri‑Board meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025. It will review the fourth‑quarter financial report presented by the Finance Director. Members will also be assigned to examine salaries, fees, fines, and bylaw revisions for boards and committees.

• Prepare for Tri‑Board meeting on September 16, 2025 (in‑person at Town Hall)
• Review Q4 Report by Finance Director
• Vote to approve minutes of the August 04 meeting
• Assign members to review salaries of boards and committees
• Assign members to review fees and fines and Finance Committee bylaws

The committee voted to approve the minutes from the August 4, 2025 meeting. The motion passed with eight votes in favor, zero against, and two abstentions. No other formal actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of updates and discussion of upcoming work.

• Approved August 4, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 8-0-2)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Sharon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee will elect its office bearers. It will discuss participation in Sharon Day on October 5, 2025 at Memorial Park Beach, including a craft project and possible budget support. The committee will consider an in‑person training session on October 9 led by former member Bill Kondrath and will review its strategic plan and the “Sharon Stories” project.

• Election of Committee office bearers (item 5).
• DEIC participation in Sharon Day 2025 (Oct 5, 11 am‑3 pm, Memorial Park Beach) – craft idea and possible budget funds (item 6).
• Discussion and possible approval of an in‑person training on Oct 9 with Bill Kondrath (item 9).
• Review of DEIC Strategic Plan and update on the “Sharon Stories” project with SPN (item 10).
• Liaison and representative updates, including Sharon TV recording policies (item 11).

The committee elected Jennifer Illuzzi as chair, Kim Hokanson as vice chair, Jillian Jennett as clerk, and Robert Soffer as clerk of correspondence, each vote passing with a majority (8‑0, 7‑1, 7‑1, 7‑1 respectively). The board also approved a $60 budget for art supplies for the Sharon Day craft activity and voted to hold an in‑person meeting and training on October 9, both unanimously (8‑0). Additionally, the May and June meeting minutes were approved with votes of 5‑3‑0 and 6‑2‑0.

• Approved May meeting minutes (5 yeas, 3 abstentions, 0 nays)
• Approved June meeting minutes (6 yeas, 2 abstentions, 0 nays)
• Elected Jennifer Illuzzi as chair (8 yeas, 0 abstentions, 0 nays)
• Elected Kim Hokanson as vice chair (7 yeas, 1 abstention, 0 nays)
• Elected Jillian Jennett as clerk (7 yeas, 1 abstention, 0 nays)
• Elected Robert Soffer as clerk of correspondence (7 yeas, 1 abstention, 0 nays)
• Approved $60 budget for Sharon Day art supplies (8 yeas, 0 abstentions, 0 nays)
• Approved in‑person meeting and training on Oct 9 (8 yeas, 0 abstentions, 0 nays)

Select Board

The Select Board will discuss potential parking restrictions on three specific roads and prepare for a tri-board meeting regarding the FY 2027 budget schedule. The board will also interview a candidate for the Sharon Cultural Council and vote on several local licenses and awards.

• Review of parking restrictions on Glendale Road, Ashcroft Road, and Crest Road
• Automobile Dealers Class II license for Mina Auto Sales LLC at 210 North Main Street
• One-day alcohol license for Superior Servers at the Sharon Community Center on October 25, 2025
• Approval of Sharon Lions White Cane Day on October 11, 2025, at the PO Square intersection
• Out of state travel approval for DPW Superintendent Eric Hooper to attend a conference in Rockport, Maine

The Board adopted a consent calendar covering several routine items, passing the motion 4‑0. It also approved new parking restrictions on Glendale, Ashcroft, Crest, and Brook roads with a 30‑day soft‑implementation period, passing the motion 5‑0. The Board set a requirement for neighborhood notification before enforcement. No other substantive motions were recorded.

• Approved consent calendar items (minutes, banner request, Citizen of the Year, Staff of the Year awards, auto dealer license, White Cane Day event, meeting date change, DPW superintendent travel) – vote 4‑0
• Approved parking restrictions on Glendale, Ashcroft, Crest, and Brook roads with resident notification – vote 5‑0

Planning Board

The Planning Board and the Zoning Board each voted 5‑0 to open the joint public hearing on the Sunrise Senior Living application. No other actions, approvals, or denials were taken during the meeting.

• Opened public hearing – Planning Board (5-0-0)
• Opened public hearing – Zoning Board (5-0-0)

School Committee

The School Committee will review and vote to approve student handbooks for early childhood, elementary, middle, and high schools. The body will also discuss superintendent performance and the role of subcommittees.

• Vote to approve student handbooks (Elementary, Middle, High School, Early Childhood)
• Discussion of mid-cycle superintendent performance
• Executive session regarding Sharon Teachers Association collective bargaining
• Executive session regarding threatened or pending litigation
• Payroll and AP warrants totaling over $2 million

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee will discuss construction updates and project schedules for the Water Treatment Plant, High School, and Library. Members will review several invoices and budget amendments for these municipal projects.

• Water Treatment Plant: DOC Pay Req #04 for $1,315,634.10
• Water Treatment Plant: W&S Amendment 01 for Building Enclosure Commissioning at $70,000
• High School Project: Consigli Change Order No. 058 for $91,821.39 regarding additional drainage
• Library Project: Intelligent Sign invoice for $5,049.00
• Water Treatment Plant construction updates including chemical area foundation and retaining walls

The Sharon Standing Building Committee approved the minutes from the August 19, 2025 meeting. It approved a $91,821.39 change order for additional drainage at the high school. It approved a $5,049 library sign invoice and a $70,000 building enclosure commissioning amendment. It approved a $1,315,634.10 invoice for water‑treatment‑plant work completed April‑June 2025.

• Approved August 19, 2025 minutes (8-0-1)
• Approved Consigli Change Order No. 058 for $91,821.39 (9-0-1)
• Approved LIB Invoice Voucher 45 for $5,049.00 (11-0-0)
• Approved W&S Amendment 01 for $70,000 (11-0-0)
• Approved Invoice Voucher #26 for $1,315,634.10 (11-0-0)

Assessors Board

The Assessors Board approved the July 30, 2025 meeting minutes. It signed the Motor Vehicle Abatements, the fourth Excise commitment for FY2026, and departmental bills. The board also agreed to a $3,000 annual PILOT payment for a solar canopy at Pond Street parking. No other decisions were recorded.

• Approved July 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Signed Motor Vehicle Abatements
• Signed 4th Excise commitment for FY2026
• Signed departmental bills
• Agreed to $3,000 annual PILOT payment for solar at Pond Street parking canopy

Select Board

The Select Board voted 5-0 to decline the town's right of first refusal on Parcel A at Edgehill Road, keeping the option open for future residential development. It also approved the Sharon Community TV Government Access agreement (5-0), the lease for Community Gardens with the Trustees of Reservations (4-0), and the consent calendar items covering minutes, a block party, council appointments, a fundraiser, liquor licenses, police equipment donations, and election officials (5-0). Additionally, Kyle Dubuc was appointed Town Engineer with a salary of $124,000 effective September 2.

• Approved Sharon Community TV Government Access agreement (5-0)
• Declined right of first refusal option to purchase Parcel A on Edgehill Road (5-0)
• Approved lease with Trustees of Reservations for Community Gardens (4-0)
• Approved consent calendar items including minutes, block party, council reappointments, transportation board appointment, fundraiser, liquor licenses, police equipment donations, and election officials (5-0)
• Appointed Kyle Dubuc as Town Engineer (salary $124,000, start Sep 2)

Sharon Substance Prevention and Resource Coalition (SSPARC)

The town decided to stop using the Interface program and will manage it internally by hiring a behavioral specialist to handle referrals. A new task force called SHARE (Sharon Health Aging Resource and Emergency) will be created with police, fire, COA, Veteran Affairs, and the Board of Health to coordinate resources. The Board of Health also plans to hire a new nurse and develop a unified mental‑health resource guide.

• Discontinued Interface program; moving it in‑house with a behavioral specialist hire
• Formed SHARE task force (Police, Fire, COA, Veteran Affairs, BOH) to streamline health resources
• BOH to hire a new nurse (planned)
• BOH to create a unified mental‑health resource guide (planned)

Conservation Commission

The commission voted unanimously to grant Activitas a waiver allowing it to submit an Administrative Land Disturbance Review for the proposed multipurpose field at 30 E. Foxboro St. It also voted unanimously to accept the wetland delineation flags for 77 Glendale Rd. and issue an Order of Conditions (ORAD). No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Granted waiver to Activitas for Administrative Land Disturbance Review (5-0-0)
• Accepted wetland flags and issued ORAD for 77 Glendale Rd. (5-0-0)

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee approved the June 18 and July 23 meeting minutes. The scheduled Lake Walk for tonight was cancelled and rescheduled for August 27. The committee then voted to adjourn the meeting.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (3 yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved July 23, 2025 minutes (4 yes)
• Cancelled tonight’s Lake Walk; rescheduled to August 27
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Library Trustees

The trustees approved the July 16 and August 13 meeting minutes by consensus. They adopted the Study Room Policy with a unanimous vote. The board decided not to pursue a variance to shorten parallel parking spaces and will keep the electric‑vehicle spots unchanged for one year. Temporary wheelchair‑logo cones were purchased for use as temporary accessible spaces.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes (consensus)
• Approved August 13, 2025 minutes (consensus)
• Adopted Study Room Policy (unanimous)
• Decided not to pursue parking‑bylaw variance for shorter spaces (consensus)
• Decided to keep EV parking spots unchanged for one year (consensus)
• Purchased temporary blue cones with wheelchair logo
• Will monitor accessible parking situation and use cones for temporary spaces
• Set initial director search committee meeting for August 27

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee will receive construction updates and review the project schedule for the Water Treatment Plant. Members will also consider approving two project invoices.

• Water Treatment Plant construction updates: infill topping slab pour, tank wall patch work, and retaining wall installation
• Apex Invoice #10427: $73,085.69
• W&S Invoice #8250106: $15,709.64

The committee approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting with a 6‑0‑2 vote. It also approved Invoice Voucher #25 totaling $88,795.33 with a unanimous 9‑0‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken and the meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved August 5, 2025 SSBC meeting minutes (vote 6-0-2)
• Approved Invoice Voucher #25 for $88,795.33 (vote 9-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee met on August 14, 2025 but did not have a quorum, so no motions were voted on. Members introduced new participants, reviewed public comments, and discussed topics such as seasonal employee training, a draft non‑discrimination statement for the town website, and updates to the DEI strategic plan. The committee agreed to postpone the election of office bearers until a quorum is present and to revisit it at the next meeting. Additional items included planning for Sharon Day activities, liaison updates, and upcoming community events.

• Election of office bearers postponed pending quorum (vote to be held next meeting)

Library Trustees

The trustees voted 5‑to‑1 to enter into a lease and agreement with Solect Energy Development LLC for solar panels on the library roof. The motion also authorized Chair Cheryl Weinstein to sign and execute all related paperwork. Trustees noted the work would occur on a Sunday, would not impact the town budget, and the library would receive no financial benefit.

• Approved lease with Solect Energy for solar roof installation (5-1)
• Authorized Chair Cheryl Weinstein to sign lease agreement (5-1)

Human Resources Board

The Human Resources Board approved a motion to move agenda items #6 and #5 to the start of the meeting (5‑0). The board accepted the revised Library Director job description (5‑0) and selected Frank Livera as the town's Recreation Director. The Select Board Stipend Policy discussion was tabled for future consideration.

• Motion to move items #6 & #5 to first items approved (5-0)
• Revised Library Director job description accepted (5-0)
• Allan Motenko volunteered to serve on the Library Director search committee
• Frank Livera chosen as Recreation Director
• Minutes of March 14, 2025 approved (5-0)
• Minutes of February 25, 2025 approved (5-0)
• Select Board Stipend Policy discussion tabled
• Meeting adjourned (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission issued Negative Determinations for two residential development requests—an addition and carport at 206 Edge Hill Road and a retaining‑wall and backfill project at 81 Massapoag Avenue—after the applicants failed to provide updated plans meeting ZBA requirements. It approved the Administrative Land Disturbance Review #11 for Mahesh and Sailaja Marineni, allowing construction of a 2,900‑sq‑ft single‑family house, driveway, and on‑site septic system at 58 South Walpole Street, subject to a condition that site preparations be reviewed by the Conservation Administrator. The commission also approved issuing a Certificate of Completion for the SE280‑0535 mitigation at 623 Massapoag Avenue, pending a final site visit after loam placement is finished. Several items were deferred for future discussion, including a restoration plan for 5 Glen Hill Road, a storm‑water waiver for a multipurpose field, and Manns Pond improvement considerations.

• Negative Determination for 206 Edge Hill Rd. addition & carport (5-0-0)
• Negative Determination for 81 Massapoag Ave. retaining wall & backfill (5-0-0)
• Approved Administrative Land Disturbance Review #11 for 58 S. Walpole St. single‑family home, septic, driveway (5-0-0) with condition of pre‑construction site review
• Approved issuance of Certificate of Completion for SE280-0535 at 623 Massapoag Ave., pending site visit (5-0-0)
• Deferred restoration plan discussion for 5 Glen Hill Rd. to September 4 meeting (no vote)
• Deferred stormwater waiver for multipurpose field construction to public hearing on Aug 21 (no vote)

Sharon Cultural Council

The council approved Jesus Villanueva as the new Treasurer while Nikki Vijaybhaskar moved to the Communications Lead role. Recruitment of new members will be paused until after the upcoming application period. The council also decided to step back from formal participation in Emma's Run 2026 and to schedule a poetry open mic night for January/February 2026.

• Approved Jesus Villanueva as Treasurer
• Approved Nikki Vijaybhaskar as Communications Lead
• Paused new member recruitment until after the application period
• Stepped back from formal Council participation in Emma's Run 2026
• Scheduled poetry open mic night for Jan/Feb 2026
• Consensus to focus on signature events (Sharon Day and Chalk Fest)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 meeting. It also unanimously approved library invoice voucher #44 for $37,985.60. The water‑treatment‑plant building color palette was unanimously approved. The vote on the building‑envelope scope and fee amendment was tabled, with the chair abstaining.

• Approved July 22, 2025 SSBC minutes (7‑0‑0)
• Approved library invoice voucher #44 for $37,985.60 (8‑0‑0)
• Approved water‑treatment‑plant building color palette (8‑0‑0)
• Tabled vote on building‑envelope scope and fee amendment (chair abstained, no vote recorded)

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board voted 5‑0 to adopt the amended motion on library traffic flow and parking restrictions. The motion directs posting of overflow‑parking signage at High Street, no‑parking signs on School Street, Pleasant Street, Highland Street, and Glendale Road. The Board’s approval makes these signage changes official. No other substantive actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved library parking signage and no‑parking restrictions (5-0)

Assessors Board

The Assessors Board approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting. It signed the Motor Vehicle Abatements and departmental bills. The Board also signed the partial release of Chapter 61 land for parcel 097-002-000 and approved a $174,683.03 payment request to Norfolk County.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Signed Motor Vehicle Abatements
• Signed departmental bills
• Signed partial release of Chapter 61 land for parcel 097-002-000
• Approved $174,683.03 payment request to Norfolk County

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the June 6, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The committee received updates on solar projects, EV charging, and demand management but did not approve any new initiatives. The next meeting was scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

• Approved June 6 minutes (5-0 vote)
• Scheduled next meeting for September 17, 2025

Transportation Advisory Board

The board approved the July 14, 2025 minutes by a 4‑0‑0 roll‑call vote. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:15 PM by a 4‑0‑0 roll‑call vote. No other formal actions were taken; the board will present a memo to the Select Board on August 5.

• Approved July 14, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:15 PM (4-0-0)

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 29, 2025 meeting. It also approved an additional ten days of DASH treatment in late August/early September, costing $25,000 split equally between LMAC and Everwood. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved May 29, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved additional 10 days of DASH treatment, $25K shared 50/50 between LMAC and Everwood (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 3‑0‑0 to approve the sign for Pilon Fleur Floral Boutique at 5 Post Office Square. The board also approved the minutes from the June 17 meeting by a 4‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned with a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved Pilon Fleur Floral Boutique sign (3-0-0)
• Approved June 17 minutes (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 24 and July 8 meetings. It then approved Library invoice voucher #43 for $262,349.19 and Water Treatment Plant invoice voucher #24 for $114,950.95, each with a 9‑0‑0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (vote 6-0-2)
• Approved July 8, 2025 minutes (vote 7-0-1)
• Approved Library invoice voucher #43 for $262,349.19 (vote 9-0-0)
• Approved Water Treatment Plant invoice voucher #24 for $114,950.95 (vote 9-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee decided to hold its next meeting on September 8 at 7 p.m. and to create a shared document for prioritizing action items and recommendations to the Select Board. Committee members were assigned follow‑up tasks such as contacting landlords, researching grant opportunities, and exploring signage and traffic improvements. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

• Scheduled next meeting for Sept. 8 at 7 p.m.
• Agreed to create a shared document to prioritize action items and recommendations

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Energy Advisory Committee approved the June 16, 2025 minutes by a 4‑0‑0 vote. It decided to defer any new canopy solar projects until investment tax credit conditions improve. The committee agreed the power purchase agreement for the library rooftop can be signed soon by the Town Manager and will seek a Recreation Advisory Committee decision on column design by Oct 1, with Rob Maidman supporting the effort.

• Approved June 16, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0-0)
• Deferred consideration of new canopy projects until ITC conditions improve
• Authorized Town Manager to sign library rooftop PPA shortly
• Planned to request RAC decision on column design by Oct 1
• Rob Maidman will support Allen Giles in approaching RAC

Water Management Advisory Committee

The Water Management Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the May 22, 2025 meeting by a 6‑0 vote. No other actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The remainder of the meeting consisted of updates on the Water Master Plan, construction at the new treatment plant, a PFAS settlement, and operational data. The next meeting is scheduled for August 21, with a possible cancellation if the agenda is empty.

• Approved May 22 meeting minutes (6-0)

Library Trustees

The trustees approved the June 18, 2025 minutes by consensus. A motion to prohibit a drive‑through book drop on library grounds passed unanimously. Another unanimous motion allowed Library Director Lee Ann to park in the library lot during trustee meetings. Committee assignments were set and a timeline for the upcoming library director search was established.

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (consensus)
• Motion to prohibit drive‑through book drop passed unanimously
• Motion to allow Lee Ann to park in library lot during meetings passed unanimously
• Committee assignments for Building & Grounds, Finance, Library Services, Long Range Planning, and Priorities were adopted
• Director search timeline set: resumes due Oct 15, candidate list Oct 31, interviews Nov 19‑20, final selection Feb 6, 2026
• Plan to purchase handicapped road cones for EV spaces approved

Select Board

The board voted 5‑0 to approve the consent calendar items covering meeting minutes, multiple one‑day liquor licenses, a $47,234.50 contract with WB Mason, and a $140 donation to the fire department. It also approved the India Association flag‑raising ceremony (4‑0‑1). The board agreed to send a letter to the U.S. Post Office requesting accessibility improvements, and to add library parking issues to the Library Board agenda for August.

• Approved consent calendar bullet I (minutes) – vote 5-0
• Approved consent calendar bullet II (one‑day liquor licenses) – vote 5-0
• Approved consent calendar bullet III (WB Mason paper contract $47,234.50) – vote 5-0
• Approved consent calendar bullet V (Sharon Lions Club $140 fire department donation) – vote 5-0
• Approved consent calendar bullet IV (India Association flag‑raising ceremony) – vote 4-0-1
• Decided to send accessibility letter to U.S. Post Office, signed by Town Administrator
• Agreed to place library parking and traffic flow discussion on Library Board agenda for August
• Agreed to review draft charge for artificial‑turf working group and vote on final charge at August 5 meeting

Transportation Advisory Board

The Transportation Advisory Board approved the May 21, 2025 meeting minutes by a 3‑0‑0 vote. The board also approved forwarding applicant Will Collins to the Select Board for an interview, voting 4‑0‑0. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of 5/21/25 (3-0-0)
• Approved forwarding Will Collins name to Select Board for interview (4-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Planning Board

The Board opened the virtual public hearing on the Birch Hill II subdivision and then voted to postpone the remainder of the hearing to August 28, 2025. They approved the minutes from the June 17 meeting, appointed Alex Schneiderman as the Planning Board liaison to the Finance Committee, and adjourned the session. All votes were unanimous (4‑0‑0) except the minutes approval which passed 3‑0‑1.

• Opened Birch Hill II public hearing (vote 4-0-0)
• Continued Birch Hill II hearing to 8/28/25 (vote 4-0-0)
• Approved minutes of 6/17/25 (vote 3-0-1)
• Appointed Alex Schneiderman as Planning Board liaison to Finance Committee
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0-0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Standing Building Committee approved three major invoices and a drainage change order. The water treatment plant invoice for $446,026.90 and the library invoice for $15,131 were each approved unanimously. A Consigli change order for additional drainage work costing $91,821.39 also passed unanimously. Two HVAC funding requests for the high school were approved with a 6‑0‑2 vote.

• Approved library invoice voucher #42 for $15,131 (8-0-0)
• Approved DOC Pay Req #3 for $446,026.90 (8-0-0)
• Approved Consigli Change Order No. 058 for $91,821.39 (8-0-0)
• Approved SHS HVAC request amounts $49,608 and $45,747 (6-0-2)

Conservation Commission

The commission voted 7‑0‑0 to issue a Negative Determination for the swim spa and permeable paver project at 22 Beach Rd. It also voted 7‑0‑0 to withhold a Certificate of Compliance for 623 Massapoag Avenue until a new plan is submitted. Minutes from May 15, 2025 and the amended June 5 minutes were approved by votes of 4‑0‑1 and 6‑0‑1 respectively. The meeting was then adjourned by a 7‑0‑0 vote.

• Negative Determination for 22 Beach Rd. swim spa (7-0-0)
• Withhold Certificate of Compliance for 623 Massapoag Avenue until new plan (7-0-0)
• Approve May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0-1)
• Approve amended June 5 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0-0)

Select Board

The Select Board voted 5‑0 to reappoint Kim Hokanson to the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee through June 30, 2028. It also voted 5‑0 to reappoint Nikhila Vijaybhaskar and Ellen Bender to the Sharon Cultural Council for terms ending June 30, 2028. The board agreed to review the library parking and traffic plan, gather additional community input, and hold a follow‑up meeting on July 15.

• Reappointed Kim Hokanson to DEIC (term expiring June 30, 2028) – 5-0 vote
• Reappointed Nikhila Vijaybhaskar to Sharon Cultural Council (term expiring June 30, 2028) – 5-0 vote
• Reappointed Ellen Bender to Sharon Cultural Council (term expiring June 30, 2028) – 5-0 vote
• Agreed to review library parking/traffic plan, seek more input, and schedule follow‑up meeting for July 15

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Sharon Standing Building Committee approved the minutes from the May 27 and June 10 meetings. It unanimously approved the Water Treatment Plant invoice voucher #22 for $96,106.14. It also unanimously approved the Library invoice voucher 40 for $423,367.81. The meeting was adjourned at 7:42 PM.

• Approved May 27, 2025 SSBC minutes (7-0-3)
• Approved June 10, 2025 SSBC minutes (6-0-4)
• Approved Water Treatment Plant Invoice Voucher #22 for $96,106.14 (9-0-0)
• Approved Library Invoice Voucher 40 for $423,367.81 (9-0-0)

Finance Committee

The committee voted 8‑0 to approve a $270,000 reserve fund transfer for the Fire Department and a $4,507 transfer for Norfolk Aggie. It also approved Finance Committee liaison appointments to the Planning Board, Library, Community Preservation Committee, and Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee, with an 8‑0 vote. No other motions were adopted at this meeting.

• Approved $270,000 reserve fund transfer for Fire Department (8-0)
• Approved $4,507 reserve fund transfer for Norfolk Aggie (8-0)
• Approved Finance Committee liaison appointments (Planning Board, Library, Community Preservation Committee, Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee) (8-0)

Assessors Board

The Board approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes. It signed the motor‑vehicle abatements and departmental bills. Members unanimously elected Anne Carney as Chairperson of the Board of Assessors. The Board also reviewed a request to partially release an agricultural lien on parcel 097‑002‑000 and set the next meeting for June 25, 2025.

• Approved June 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• Signed motor‑vehicle abatements
• Signed departmental bills
• Unanimously elected Anne Carney as Chairperson
• Reviewed request for partial release of agricultural lien on parcel 097‑002‑000
• Scheduled next meeting for June 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM

Board of Health

The Board voted 5-0-0 to approve a variance allowing up to 10 chickens at 15 High Plain Street. The motion was moved by Johnson and seconded by Mesiha. The Board also approved the Public Health Nurse job description by a 5-0-0 vote. No other substantive motions were taken.

• Approved chicken variance for 15 High Plain Street (5-0-0)
• Approved Public Health Nurse job description (5-0-0)

Library Trustees

The trustees unanimously approved additional landscaping around the library building, adopted revised parking and Young Adult Room policies, and confirmed the slate of officers for the coming term. The new officer slate keeps Cheryl Weinstein as chair, Carolyn Weeks as vice‑chair, Sherrie King as treasurer, and adds Sarah Graf as secretary. The board also approved the minutes from the April 16 meeting by consensus.

• Approved additional landscaping around the building (unanimous)
• Approved edited Library Parking Policy (unanimous)
• Approved edited Young Adult Room Policy, grade 6 through age 20 (unanimous)
• Accepted officer slate: Cheryl Weinstein chair, Carolyn Weeks vice‑chair, Sherrie King treasurer, Sarah Graf secretary (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of April 16 meeting by consensus

Library Reuse Committee

The Library Reuse Committee voted unanimously to have Joel incorporate all RFP revisions and send the updated request to Fred. The meeting was then adjourned at 8:23 PM following a unanimous vote.

• Approve Joel to make all RFP changes and submit to Fred (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting at 8:23 PM (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the June 5 meeting by a 3‑0‑1 roll‑call vote. The board then adjourned the June 17 meeting at 9:00 PM by a 4‑0‑0 roll‑call vote. A presentation on the Sunrise Sharon senior‑living project was discussed, but no action was taken.

• Approved minutes of 6/5/25 (3-0-1 roll call)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:00 PM (4-0-0 roll call)

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Municipal Solar Oversight Committee approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes by a unanimous 3‑0 vote. The committee received status updates on existing solar projects and construction progress for several new sites, but no further actions were voted on. The next meeting was set for July 21, 2025 at 4:30 pm.

• Approved May 12, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Scheduled next meeting for July 21, 2025 (no vote)

Select Board

The Select Board and Planning Board interviewed two candidates for the open Planning Board seat and exchanged questions about background, skills, and time commitment. Board members expressed preferences, with some leaning toward Alex and others toward Mena, but no formal vote or appointment was recorded. The meeting concluded without a definitive decision on the appointment.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The committee voted 8‑0 to make Jen the interim chair effective July 1. Approval of the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes was postponed to the next meeting. The agenda item on a non‑discrimination statement for the town website was tabled for future discussion. No other formal actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Jen as interim chair (effective July 1) (8‑0)
• Postponed approval of May 8, 2025 minutes to next meeting
• Tabled non‑discrimination statement for town website

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Standing Building Committee approved the minutes of the May 13, 2025 meeting by an 8‑0‑0 vote. The committee also approved the Library Project invoice voucher totaling $1,023,189.71 unanimously (7‑0‑0). The May 27, 2025 minutes were not approved due to lack of quorum and will be reconsidered at the June 24 meeting.

• Approved May 13, 2025 SSBC minutes (8-0-0)
• Did not approve May 27, 2025 SSBC minutes (no quorum, to be revisited)
• Approved Library invoice voucher $1,023,189.71 (7-0-0)

Select Board

The board conducted interviews with two candidates for the Acting Recreation Director position but did not make an appointment. Public comment was heard, and the board noted that a consent‑calendar item had been removed and will be revisited later. A presentation on the SAFER Federal Grant for additional firefighters was discussed, with the application deadline noted for the last week of June, but no vote or approval was recorded.

Conservation Commission

The commission voted 5‑0‑0 to close the hearing and issue a Negative Determination for Rauf Ismayilov’s proposed home addition at 24 Laurel Rd., contingent on an amended erosion‑control plan. They also voted 5‑0‑0 to continue the request for a Certificate of Compliance for 623 Massapoag Ave until the owners provide an update or notarized agreement. The minutes from May 15, 2025 were approved by a 4‑0‑1 vote, and the meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Issue Negative Determination for 24 Laurel Rd. addition (5-0-0)
• Continue Certificate of Compliance request for 623 Massapoag Ave (5-0-0)
• Approve May 15, 2025 minutes (4-0-1)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0-0)

Planning Board

The board voted 4‑0‑0 to elect Rob Maidman as Chair, Oanh Nguyen as Vice Chair, and Peter Ford as Clerk. It also appointed two regular members and one alternate to the Capital Outlay Committee, a representative to the Standing Building Committee Selection Committee, and a representative to the Community Preservation Committee, all by 4‑0‑0 votes. The minutes from 5/15/25 were approved 1‑0‑3, and the meeting was adjourned 4‑0‑0.

• Elected Rob Maidman as Chair (4-0-0)
• Elected Oanh Nguyen as Vice Chair (4-0-0)
• Elected Peter Ford as Clerk (4-0-0)
• Appointed Rob Maidman and Dianne Needle as regular members, Peter Ford as alternate to Capital Outlay Committee (4-0-0 each)
• Appointed Oanh Nguyen as PB representative to Standing Building Committee Selection Committee (4-0-0)
• Appointed Rob Maidman as PB representative to Community Preservation Committee (4-0-0)
• Approved 5/15/25 minutes (1-0-3)
• Adjourned meeting (4-0-0)

Assessors Board

The board approved the minutes from the April 30, 2025 meeting. It signed the motor vehicle abatements and departmental bills. In an executive session, the board reviewed FY2025 abatements and denied the abatement request for parcel 033-051-000. No other actions were taken.

• Approved April 30, 2025 meeting minutes
• Signed motor vehicle abatements
• Signed departmental bills
• Denied FY2025 abatement for parcel 033-051-000

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting with a vote of 4‑0‑1. No other measures were formally adopted; the meeting consisted of updates on decarbonization, green‑community projects, EV charging, battery storage, meter data, public outreach, large‑building reporting, and solar installations.

• Approved April 16, 2025 minutes (vote 4-0-1)

Commission on Disabilities

The Commission toured the new Sharon Public Library and noted it largely meets accessibility requirements, planning a second walkthrough later. They noted that traffic‑light sensors on North Main Street are not working and that the DPW will address the issue. Arnie will draft a letter to Postal Holdings Trust requesting a door‑opener button for the post office. A demonstration of adaptive bicycles by Access Sports America is scheduled for June 3, and the new Director of the Massachusetts Office on Disabilities will be invited to the June meeting.

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The committee presented data on phosphorus loads from stormwater, septic systems, and human sources. It outlined potential external and internal control measures, including stormwater controls, septic system upgrades, and alum treatment. No formal votes or approvals were recorded; the meeting was informational and discussed upcoming grant applications and project ideas.

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee approved the minutes of the May 13, 2025 SSBC meeting despite the minutes not being distributed beforehand. It also approved Water Treatment Plant Invoice Voucher #21, covering two invoices totaling $108,808.52, with a unanimous 8‑0‑0 vote. Members noted no budget overruns and requested photos and a future presentation on the Upland tank issue.

• Approved May 13, 2025 SSBC meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved WTP Invoice Voucher #21 totaling $108,808.52 (8-0-0)
• Requested photos of Upland tank for next meeting
• Scheduled presentation on Upland tank overfill at next meeting

Select Board

The Select Board voted 5‑0 to promote John Manning from part‑time dispatcher to full‑time police officer. The board also voted 5‑0 to keep Kiana Baskin as Chair, name Hanna Switlekowski Vice‑Chair, and appoint Xander Shapiro Clerk. Committee assignments were approved 5‑0, placing Baskin and Switlekowski as chairs of the Priorities and Capital Outlay committees with designated alternates. The consent calendar included a vote to approve the May 13, 2025 regular‑session minutes, though the outcome was not recorded in the minutes.

• Appointed John Manning as full‑time police officer (5‑0)
• Confirmed Kiana Baskin as Chair, Hanna Switlekowski as Vice‑Chair, Xander Shapiro as Clerk (5‑0)
• Approved committee assignments: Priorities Committee chaired by Baskin with Shapiro and Pannone alternate; Capital Outlay Committee chaired by Switlekowski with Pannone and Liao alternate (5‑0)
• Approved May 13, 2025 regular‑session minutes (outcome not recorded)

Water Management Advisory Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 17 meeting. It assigned Eric Hooper and Margaret McCarthy to finalize a list of five towns for the Water Master Plan comparison and tasked Margaret with submitting asset‑management items to the DEP for possible funding. The next WMAC meeting was scheduled for June 19.

• Approved minutes of April 17 meeting
• Assigned Eric Hooper and Margaret McCarthy to develop final town comparison list
• Tasked Margaret McCarthy to submit asset‑management items to DEP for funding consideration
• Scheduled next WMAC meeting for June 19

Transportation Advisory Board

The board approved the minutes from February 26, 2025 by a 4‑0‑1 roll‑call vote. The item to provide policy input after one or two years was placed on hold. Sam Liao was sworn in to the Select Board, resigning from the TAB and will serve as liaison. The meeting was adjourned by a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of 2/26/25 (vote 4-0-1)
• Placed policy input item on hold
• Sworn in Sam Liao to Select Board; he will resign from TAB and act as liaison
• Adjourned meeting (vote 4-0-0)

Board of Health

The Board approved Aine Greeley as a backup advisory board member for the Bristol Norfolk Public Health Partners. It also approved a variance allowing up to 10 chickens at 9 Montaup Road. The March and April Board of Health minutes were approved, and the Board entered an executive session to discuss a hoarding situation before adjourning.

• Approved Aine Greeley as backup advisory board member for BNPHP (5-0-0)
• Approved variance for 9 Montaup Road to keep up to 10 chickens (5-0-0)
• Approved March and April Board of Health minutes (5-0-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss hoarding situation and adjourned (5-0-0)

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee approved the minutes from April 30, 2025. It also approved a $490 expense for handouts related to the alum treatment. The committee accepted Everwood’s $25,000 donation and approved a matching $25,000 from LMAC for DASH treatment in June and a second round in late August.

• Approved April 30, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $490 printing expense for handouts (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 DASH treatment funding, half from LMAC and half from Everwood donation (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee voted unanimously to elect Ira Miller as Chair, Anja Bernier and Donald Brichta as Vice Chairs, and Chris Pimental as Clerk. The committee also approved appointments of liaison members to the Priorities Committee (Ira Miller, Donald Brichta, Keith Morris as alternate) and the Capital Outlay Committee (Anja Bernier, Phillip King, Mike Hartford as alternate). Both actions were approved by an 11‑0 roll‑call vote.

• Elected Ira Miller as Chair, Anja Bernier and Donald Brichta as Vice Chairs, Chris Pimental as Clerk (11‑0)
• Appointed Ira Miller, Donald Brichta as members and Keith Morris as alternate to the Priorities Committee (11‑0)
• Appointed Anja Bernier, Phillip King as members and Mike Hartford as alternate to the Capital Outlay Committee (11‑0)

Conservation Commission

The commission voted 5‑0‑0 to approve the proposed landscaping and erosion‑control plan for 2 Decatur Ave, contingent on the applicant submitting an amended plan. The minutes from the May 1, 2025 meeting were also approved unanimously. Debbie Tatro was reappointed to the Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee for another three‑year term. The meeting was adjourned after a unanimous vote.

• Approved 2 Decatur Ave lakefront landscaping plan pending amended plan (5-0-0)
• Approved May 1, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0-0)
• Reappointed Debbie Tatro to LMAC for a 3‑year term (5-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0-0)
• Instructed 24 Laurel Rd. homeowner to submit RDA for garage addition (no vote recorded)
• Advised 22 Beach Rd. owners that RDA may be required if groundwater is encountered (no vote recorded)
• Identified wetlands on 78A Cedar St. lot; no new structures allowed within 100 ft (no vote recorded)
• Started high‑dose alum treatment for lake; beach to reopen June 21 (no vote recorded)

Planning Board

The board voted 3‑0‑0 to approve the covenant release for 14 Queens Circle and to approve the minutes from the March 13 and April 14 meetings. The board also voted 3‑0‑0 to adjourn the meeting. Future meeting dates were set for July 9 and July 23.

• Approved lot release for 14 Queens Circle (3-0-0 roll call)
• Approved minutes of 3/13 and 4/14 meetings (3-0-0 roll call)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0-0 roll call)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Change Order Subcommittee met remotely on May 13, 2025. The members unanimously approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting (4-0-0). They also unanimously approved PCO 111 to add a stone border at the library building foundation and transformer for $21,572.49, complying with fire department requirements (4-0-0).

• Approved April 29, 2025 minutes (4-0-0)
• Approved PCO 111 stone border at building foundation and transformer, $21,572.49 (4-0-0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the April 29, 2025 meeting (6‑0‑0). It approved the High School project invoice voucher for $28,785.13 (7‑0‑1). It approved the Library project invoice voucher #38 for $865,349.74, pending a correction to the amount (9‑0‑1). The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved April 29, 2025 SSBC minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved High School project invoice voucher $28,785.13 (7-0-1)
• Approved Library project invoice voucher #38 $865,349.74 (9-0-1)
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

Select Board

The Board voted 3‑0 to extend the Library Reuse Committee charge until December 31, 2025. It also approved the consent calendar, which included a block party request, a common victualler license for JG Charcuterie, an appointment to the Transportation Advisory Board, FY2026 employment agreements, one‑day liquor licenses for Castle Island Brewing Beer Gardens, a meeting reschedule, and ice‑cream vendor permits. All items in the consent calendar passed unanimously.

• Extended Library Reuse Committee charge to Dec 31, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved Tracey Lane block party for June 18, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved Common Victualler license for JG Charcuterie, 3 East Chestnut St (3‑0)
• Appointed Justin Paik to Transportation Advisory Board (term to Dec 31, 2027) (3‑0)
• Approved FY2026 executive group employment agreement template (3‑0)
• Approved one‑day liquor licenses for Castle Island Brewing Beer Gardens on multiple dates (3‑0)
• Rescheduled Select Board meeting to July 1, 2025 (3‑0)
• Approved ice‑cream vendor permits for Crescent Ridge Dairy vendors through Dec 31, 2025 (3‑0)

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The Municipal Solar Oversight Committee approved the March 10, 2025 minutes by a 3‑0‑0 vote. The Town Meeting passed Article 27 to allow long‑term agreements for the Library rooftop and Pond Street student parking lot canopy solar projects. The next committee meeting was set for June 16, 2025, after the April 15 meeting was cancelled due to lack of quorum.

• Approved March 10 minutes (vote 3-0-0)
• Passed Article 27 authorizing long‑term agreements for Library rooftop and Pond Street canopy projects
• Scheduled next meeting for June 16, 2025

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee approved its Procedure for Dealing with Personal Impact by a 7‑0 vote. The committee also amended its public statement, passing the motion 6‑0‑1 (one abstention). Minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting were approved 6‑0, and the meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 motion.

• Approved DEIC Procedure for Dealing with Personal Impact (7-0)
• Amended DEIC public statement (6-0-1 abstention)
• Approved minutes from 4/10/2025 meeting (6-0)
• Motion to adjourn passed (6-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission voted 7‑0‑0 to continue the notice‑of‑intent hearing for the 6 Tiot Street addition to May 15, 2025, and asked the applicant to perform test pits and present alternative designs. The commission instructed Alex and Victoria Derevianko to cease all work at 5 Glen Hill Avenue and to submit a mitigation plan by June 1. Members directed Saphire Event Group to file a detailed RDA for the 2 Decatur Avenue waterfront project. The April 27, 2025 meeting minutes were approved 6‑0‑1 and the meeting was adjourned 7‑0‑0.

• Continue 6 Tiot St. NOI hearing to May 15, 2025 (7-0-0)
• Require applicant to perform test pits and present alternative designs (no vote recorded)
• Order Alex and Victoria Derevianko to cease work at 5 Glen Hill Ave and submit mitigation plan by June 1 (no vote recorded)
• Instruct Saphire Event Group to file detailed RDA for 2 Decatur Ave project (no vote recorded)
• Approve April 27, 2025 meeting minutes (6-0-1)
• Adjourn meeting (7-0-0)

Assessors Board

The Board approved the minutes from the April 23, 2025 meeting and signed the motor vehicle abatements and departmental bills. In executive session, the Board took action on FY2025 real estate abatements, granting some parcels and denying others. The next meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2025.

• Denial for parcel 061-004-000
• Granted for parcel 042-030-000
• Denial for parcel 042-030-001
• Granted for parcel 085-029-000
• Granted for parcel 084-057-000
• Denial for parcel 039-042-000
• Denial for parcel 124-029-000
• Denial for parcel 076-011-000

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee approved the March 26, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved the TRC contract for alum treatment monitoring. The committee discussed holding the May 29 meeting by Zoom and planning a short presentation for the May 5 Special Town Meeting, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved March 26, 2025 minutes (yes votes: Debbie, Dan, Gary, Suzi, Brad, Laura)
• Approved TRC contract for alum treatment monitoring (yes votes: Debbie, Dan, Gary, Suzi, Brad, Aruna, Laura)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee approved the minutes of the March 18 and April 15 meetings by a 7‑0‑1 vote. The chair endorsed a staircase design change and authorized a $10,578.71 cap rail purchase. The committee unanimously approved Invoice Voucher #20 for the water‑treatment plant totaling $1,190,691.65.

• Approved March 18 and April 15 meeting minutes (7-0-1)
• Chair authorized $10,578.71 staircase cap rail purchase (no vote recorded)
• Approved WTP Invoice Voucher #20 for $1,190,691.65 (10-0-0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Change Order Subcommittee approved four library project change orders: interior signage for $8,557.91, a cap rail for the feature stair glass guardrails for $10,578.71 with further full‑committee discussion, an added sprinkler line for $3,237.26, and elevator testing overtime inspection for $1,252.45. All approvals were unanimous. The subcommittee also approved the minutes from the April 15 and April 18, 2025 meetings by unanimous consent.

• Approved PCO 104 Interior Signage Product Change $8,557.91 (4-0-0)
• Approved PCO 105 Cap Rail for Feature Stair Glass Guardrails $10,578.71, pending full‑committee discussion (5-0-0)
• Approved PCO 109 Added Sprinkler Line in Room 203 $3,237.26 (5-0-0)
• Approved PCO 110 Elevator Testing Overtime Inspection $1,252.45 (5-0-0)
• Approved minutes of April 15, 2025 Change Order Subcommittee meeting (3-0-2)
• Approved minutes of April 18, 2025 Change Order Subcommittee meeting (3-0-2)

Select Board

The Board adopted a position on Article 20 to set the retail cannabis establishment cap at 23%, leaving the option for a 34% cap if residents approve it at a town meeting. The motion passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote. No other formal decisions with recorded outcomes were made at this meeting.

• Support Article 20 cannabis cap at 23% unless 34% approved by residents (3-0)

Finance Committee

The committee voted 8‑0 to recommend approval of Article 26, which revises the accessory dwelling unit (ADU) zoning provisions, as amended by the Planning Board. Town Counsel noted legal concerns were addressed before the vote. No other articles received a vote during this meeting.

• Recommended approval of Article 26 ADU zoning amendment to Town Meeting (8‑0)

Assessors Board

The Board approved the April 16, 2025 meeting minutes. It signed the Motor Vehicle Abatements and departmental bills. It created an apportioned bill for 350R Massapoag Ave (Parcel 033-051-000). The next meeting was scheduled for April 30, 2025.

• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Signed Motor Vehicle Abatements
• Signed departmental bills
• Created apportioned bill for 350R Massapoag Ave (Parcel 033-051-000)

Sharon Cultural Council

The Sharon Cultural Council voted 9‑0‑1 to submit the Story Walk project for a $5,000 Creative Experiences grant. The council also adopted new social‑media and newsletter content guidelines. Meg and Aaron were assigned to complete and submit the grant application by the April 30 deadline.

• Approved submission of Story Walk project for $5,000 Creative Experiences grant (9‑0‑1)
• Adopted new social‑media and newsletter content guidelines
• Assigned Meg and Aaron to complete and submit the grant application by April 30

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The subcommittee met via Zoom on April 18, 2025. Members voted unanimously (4‑0‑0) to reject PCO 107, a $58,000 curb cutout for the library project, and to have MOCC perform the work as shown in the bid documents at no additional cost. The meeting adjourned at 9:27 AM.

• Rejected PCO 107 curb cutout, directing MOCC to perform work per bid documents at no additional cost (4-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission told Bhavish Kondaveeti to file a Notice of Intent for his addition at 66 Morse Street. Members approved the March 20 and April 3 meeting minutes with votes of 5‑0‑1. The commission also agreed to discuss the upcoming Special Town Meeting at its next session and to consider 24 Laurel Road’s garage addition once detailed plans are submitted.

• Instructed 66 Morse St. owner to file an NOI (no vote recorded)
• Approved March 20, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (5-0-1)
• Motion to adjourn passed (6-0-0)
• Agreed to discuss Special Town Meeting at next commission meeting
• Members will review detailed plans for 24 Laurel Rd. to determine filing type
• Philibert will coordinate with Planning Board on lot‑clearing outreach

Water Management Advisory Committee

The committee unanimously approved the March 20 meeting minutes. Members scheduled a site visit to the new Water Treatment Plant for April 26 at 9 a.m., with Eric Hooper to host. A reminder email will be sent on April 24, and the next WMAC meeting was set for May 15, 2025.

• Approved March 20 minutes (unanimous)
• Scheduled site visit to new Water Treatment Plant for April 26, 9 am (hosted by Eric Hooper)
• Planned reminder email to WMAC members on April 24
• Set next WMAC meeting for May 15, 2025

Assessors Board

The Board approved the March 19, 2025 meeting minutes. It reviewed and signed the Motor Vehicle Abatements and departmental bills. It granted FY2025 abatement applications for parcels 071-049-000, 071-021-000, and 033-015-000.

• Approved March 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Signed Motor Vehicle Abatements
• Signed departmental bills
• Granted abatement for parcel 071-049-000
• Granted abatement for parcel 071-021-000
• Granted abatement for parcel 033-015-000

Energy Advisory Committee and Municipal Solar Advisory Committee

The committee reviewed and approved the minutes from the January 8, 2025 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. No other formal actions, approvals, or denials were recorded; the remainder of the agenda consisted of updates and discussion of ongoing projects.

• Approved Jan 8, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0 vote)

Board of Health

The Board of Health unanimously approved a permit for a body art establishment at 20 Pond Street. It also corrected a chicken‑keeping variance to allow up to 10 chickens at 18 Arboro Dr and approved a new variance for up to 10 chickens at 29 Blair Circle. Both lifeguard waiver requests—from Sharon Green Condo Association and Macintosh Farms—were approved. All motions passed with a 4‑0‑0 vote.

• Approved body art establishment permit at 20 Pond Street (4-0-0)
• Approved correction to variance at 18 Arboro Dr to allow up to 10 chickens (4-0-0)
• Approved variance at 29 Blair Circle to allow up to 10 chickens (4-0-0)
• Approved lifeguard waiver for Sharon Green Condo Association (4-0-0)
• Approved lifeguard waiver for Macintosh Farms private community (4-0-0)

Library Trustees

The trustees approved the minutes from the March 19 meeting by consensus. They voted unanimously to adopt the Patron Privacy, Library Card picture‑ID, and Furnishings and Equipment policies. The board noted the upcoming mural installation on April 24 and scheduled a police detail for the grand opening at a cost of $288. No meeting is planned for May; the next meeting is June 18.

• Approved March 19 minutes (consensus)
• Approved Patron Privacy, Library Card, and Furnishings and Equipment policies (unanimous)
• Scheduled police detail for grand opening ($288)
• Set mural installation for April 24 at 10 a.m.

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The subcommittee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 4, 2025 meeting. It also approved seven library project change orders, ranging from $1,626 to $21,302, each with a 3‑0‑0 vote. The $58,000 curb cutout change order was tabled for further information. All approvals were unanimous.

• Approve March 4, 2025 CO Subcommittee meeting minutes (3-0-0)
• Approve PCO 087 canopy design $21,302.28 (3-0-0)
• Approve PCO 089 exterior bench concrete pad $6,795.61 (3-0-0)
• Approve PCO 095 statue foundation $8,244.46 (3-0-0)
• Approve PCO 102 door hardware revisions $7,648.03 (3-0-0)
• Approve PCO 103 interior door gasket change $1,625.99 (3-0-0)
• Approve PCO 099 terrace credit and planting additions $3,402.47 (3-0-0)
• Table PCO 107 curb cutout $58,000 pending further info

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The Standing Building Committee approved the minutes from the March 18 and April 1 meetings (6‑for, 0‑against, 0‑abstain). It then approved library project invoices totaling $53,487.28 (8‑for, 0‑against, 0‑abstain). A curb‑cut change estimated at $58K was noted as pending further review. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent.

• Approved March 18, 2025 SSBC meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved April 1, 2025 SSBC meeting minutes (6-0-0)
• Approved library project invoices totaling $53,487.28 (8-0-0)
• Curb‑cut change (~$58K) deferred for further review
• Adjourned meeting by unanimous consent

Council on Aging Board

The council on aging board approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting by unanimous vote. No other substantive actions, approvals, or denials were recorded in this meeting. The board discussed program updates and upcoming events, but no votes were taken on those items.

• Approved March 17, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 3‑0‑0 to increase the licensing cap for marijuana establishments in the light‑industrial district from 20% to 23% as outlined in the May 6, 2025 Town Meeting warrant. The board also accepted revised ADU language to remove redundancies while keeping multiple ADUs on a site compliant with state requirements. Minutes from the February 6 and March 20 meetings were approved, and the public hearing was formally opened and closed.

• Opened public hearing on marijuana cap revision (3‑0‑0)
• Closed public hearing (3‑0‑0)
• Approved increasing marijuana licensing cap to 23% (3‑0‑0)
• Accepted ADU by‑law rewording to eliminate redundancies (3‑0‑0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 2/6/25 and 3/20/25 (3‑0‑0)
• Adjoined meeting at 7:47 PM (3‑0‑0)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

The DEIC approved the minutes from the March 13 meeting (5‑0‑1 abstention). It authorized an extra $200 for the town's Juneteenth celebration (7‑0) and $130 for participation in Walpole's Juneteenth event (7‑0). The committee also adopted a response template for School Committee forums (5‑1). The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approve 3/13/2025 meeting minutes (5-0-1 abstention)
• Approve additional $200 for Sharon Juneteenth event (7-0)
• Approve $130 for Walpole Juneteenth celebration (vendor fee and books) (7-0)
• Approve DEIC response template statement for School Committee (5-1)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Capital Outlay Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the February 3, 2025 meeting with a 6‑0‑2 vote. It then approved a $100,000 request from the undesignated fund balance to move community gardens to Moose Hill Farm, passing 8‑0‑0. The meeting was adjourned by an 8‑0 vote.

• Approved minutes of Feb 3, 2025 (6-0-2)
• Approved $100,000 garden relocation funding (8-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (8-0)

Select Board

The board voted to approve the transfer of a liquor license to Wabi Concepts at 370 South Main Street. It also approved a new liquor license for Angels Café at 3 Post Office Square. Both motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved transfer of liquor license to Wabi Concepts at 370 South Main Street (3-0)
• Approved new liquor license for Angels Café at 3 Post Office Square (3-0)

Economic Development Committee

The Economic Development Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 17, 2025 meeting. The committee then unanimously voted to adjourn the April 7, 2025 meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved 3/17/25 minutes (7-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0-0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission approved a motion to release the Kubota L3400HST tractor to auction. The vote was unanimous, 6-0-0, and the auction proceeds will be returned to the General Fund. A separate motion to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously, 6-0-0.

• Auction Kubota L3400HST tractor approved (6-0-0)
• Meeting adjourned approved (6-0-0)

Sharon Standing Building Committee

The committee approved a payment request of $1,116,348.33 from MOCC and accepted LLB invoices totaling $1,157,929.88. The motion passed unanimously with an 11‑0‑0 vote. The committee also entered an executive session to discuss potential litigation, approved by the same vote, and adjourned at 8:08 PM.

• Approved MOCC Pay Req #21 for $1,116,348.33 (11-0-0)
• Accepted LLB invoices totaling $1,157,929.88 (11-0-0)
• Moved into Executive Session to discuss potential litigation (11-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:08 PM by unanimous consent

Finance Committee

The committee voted unanimously to recommend Article 7, which would standardize the dog‑handling fee at $25, and Article 16, a $100,000 capital outlay to relocate the community gardens at Moose Hill Farm. It also unanimously approved recommendations for Articles 21, 11, 12, and 23‑26, covering finance‑committee bylaws and various zoning changes. Article 17 to rescind the artificial‑turf moratorium passed with an 8‑2 vote. The minutes of the March 24 meeting were approved.

• Approved recommendation of Article 7 (standardize $25 dog handling fee) – 10-0
• Approved recommendation of Article 16 ($100,000 capital outlay for Moose Hill Farm community gardens) – 10-0
• Approved recommendation of Article 21 (amend finance committee bylaws on quorum, meeting deadline, nominations) – 10-0
• Approved recommendation of Article 11 (amend General By‑Law Sec. 11 to set board and committee quorums) – 10-0
• Approved recommendation of Article 12 (amend zoning by‑laws) – 10-0
• Approved recommendation of Article 17 (rescind artificial turf moratorium) – 8-2
• Approved recommendation of Articles 23‑26 (various zoning and by‑law amendments) – 10-0
• Approved minutes of March 24, 2025 meeting – 10-0

Lake Massapoag Advisory Committee

The committee approved several contracts, including a $450,000 SOLitude contract for high‑dose alum treatment, a $23,500 change order to the TRC contract, a $9,500 NepRWA contract, the Draft MVP Grant FY26 application, and the Taking Flight Geese Addling contract. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes. The minutes from the November 2024, December 2024, January 2025, and February 2025 meetings were also approved.

• Approved SOLitude alum treatment contract (~$450,000) – Yes: Debbie, Brad, Dan, Gary, Suzi, Laura
• Approved change order to TRC contract ($23,500) – Yes: Debbie, Brad, Dan, Gary, Suzi, Laura
• Approved NepRWA contract ($9,500) – Yes: Debbie, Brad, Dan, Gary, Suzi, Laura
• Approved Draft MVP Grant FY26 application – Yes: Debbie, Brad, Gary, Suzi, Dan, Laura
• Approved Taking Flight Geese Addling contract – Yes: Debbie, Brad, Gary, Suzi, Dan, Laura
• Approved November 12, 2024 minutes – Yes: Debbie, Brad, Dan, Gary, Suzi, Laura
• Approved December 12, 2024 minutes – Yes: Debbie, Brad, Dan, Gary, Suzi, Laura
• Approved February 19, 2025 minutes – Yes: Debbie, Dan, Gary, Suzi, Laura; Brad abstained

Select Board

The Sharon Select Board approved a liquor license for JG Charcuterie and amended Costco's license, both unanimously. It voted to support Town Meeting Articles 1‑14, the capital‑outlay Article 16, and the FY 2026 budget (Article 18) and CPA funding (Article 19). The board also rescinded the artificial turf field moratorium (Article 17) and deferred a decision on the marijuana‑license cap (Article 20) until April 29.

• Approved JG Charcuterie liquor license (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Costco liquor license (3-0)
• Supported Town Meeting Articles 1‑14 (3-0)
• Supported Article 16 capital outlay (3-0)
• Rescinded artificial turf field moratorium (Article 17) (2-1)
• Supported Article 18 FY 2026 budget (3-0)
• Supported Article 19 Community Preservation Act funding (3-0)
• Deferred vote on Article 20 marijuana‑license cap until April 29 (3-0)

Finance Committee

The committee unanimously approved the FY2026 budget and the detailed budget table for inclusion in the Town Warrant. It also approved recommendations for Articles 2, 8, 22, 29, and 30. Votes on rescinding the artificial turf field moratorium (Article 17) and on bylaw amendments (Article 21) were postponed to the March 31 meeting. All other items were procedural updates.

• Approved FY2026 town budget of $112,711,444 (10-0)
• Approved inclusion of detailed FY2026 budget table in Town Warrant (10-0)
• Approved recommendation of Article 2 – Sharon Friends School Fund (10-0)
• Approved recommendation of Article 8 – elected officials compensation (10-0)
• Approved recommendation of Article 22 – transfer of 11 North Main Street (10-0)
• Approved recommendation of Article 29 – citizen initiation to remove appointed board members (10-0)
• Approved recommendation of Article 30 – limit individuals to one elected board (10-0)
• Postponed vote on Article 17 – rescind artificial turf field moratorium to March 31, 2025

Commission on Disabilities

The commission unanimously approved the February 2025 meeting minutes. It approved April 17 as the deadline for high‑school scholarship applications. No other actions were decided; the meeting included updates on emergency preparedness, library traffic lights, sidewalk replacement, and other topics.

• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved scholarship application deadline of April 17

Conservation Commission

The Sharon Conservation Commission approved a new design and issued an AOOC for the hotel, bank and retail development at 990 Boston‑Providence Highway. It also approved the revised garage addition design at 790 Mountain Street pending updated plans, and approved demolition and new construction at 1 Rose Lane pending updated erosion‑control details. The March 6, 2025 meeting minutes were approved and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved new design and issued AOOC for SE280-0612 hotel/bank/retail project at 990 Boston‑Providence Highway (6-0-0)
• Closed hearing for DEP#SE280-0666 garage addition at 790 Mountain St pending updated plans (6-0-0)
• Approved demolition and construction plan for 1 Rose Lane and issued Administrative Land Disturbance Approval (6-0-0)
• Approved minutes from March 6, 2025 (6-0-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0-0)

Water Management Advisory Committee

The Water Management Advisory Committee approved the minutes from the February 20th meeting with a unanimous vote. No other actions were formally decided; the committee shared information about an upcoming open house, construction site visits, and a review of future Water Department governance, which will be investigated further.

• Approved February 20th meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The board closed the public hearing on the Table of Use Regulations and approved the proposed changes (vote 3‑0‑1, one member recused). It also closed the Floodplain Overlay District hearing and adopted the revision to Section 9.1 (4‑0‑0). Additional zoning updates were adopted, including the revised Section 8.1 Accessory Dwelling Unit, the Business District A zoning map, and revisions to Sections 10.6.10, 11, and 3.4.2, all approved by roll‑call votes.

• Closed Table of Use Regulations hearing (3‑0‑1, Nguyen recused) – approved
• Approved changes to Table of Use Regulations (3‑0‑1, Nguyen recused)
• Closed Floodplain Overlay District hearing (4‑0‑0) – approved
• Approved revision of Section 9.1 Floodplain Overlay District (4‑0‑0)
• Adopted revised Section 8.1 Accessory Dwelling Unit (4‑0‑0)
• Accepted revised Zoning Map for Business District A (3‑0‑1, Nguyen recused)
• Approved revisions to Sections 10.6.10, 11, and 3.4.2 (each 4‑0‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (4‑0‑0)

Assessors Board

The Board approved the March 12, 2025 meeting minutes and signed the Motor Vehicle Abatements and departmental bills. It also acted on FY2025 abatement applications, granting abatements for two parcels and denying them for three parcels.

• Approved March 12, 2025 meeting minutes
• Signed Motor Vehicle Abatements
• Signed departmental bills
• Granted abatement for parcel 066-049-000
• Granted abatement for parcel 104-002-000
• Denied abatement for parcel 075-108-000
• Denied abatement for parcel 126-023-004
• Denied abatement for parcel 122-016-281

Board of Health

The Board approved a variance for up to 9 chickens at 42 Walnut Street and a variance for up to 4 chickens at 18 Arboro Drive, both passing 5‑0‑0. It denied the Arguimbau family's request to keep roosters, with the motion passing 4‑0‑1. Health Agent Kevin Davis will remain in his role after the Town Engineer departs.

• Approved up to 9 chickens for 42 Walnut St (5-0-0)
• Approved up to 4 chickens for 18 Arboro Dr (5-0-0)
• Denied variance to keep roosters for Arguimbau family (4-0-1)
• Kevin Davis will continue as Health Agent

Library Trustees

The trustees unanimously approved the FY26 budget and adopted six library policies, including changes to Community Room liquor rules. They also approved the wording of the new building dedication plaque and decided to keep the Morris family grandfather clock in the current library. The grand opening of the new library was set for Monday, May 19, and the library will be closed May 5‑17 for moving. Hiring of a new part‑time page was postponed to September.

• Approved FY26 budget (unanimous)
• Approved dedication plaque wording (unanimous)
• Decided Morris family grandfather clock will remain in current library (unanimous)
• Approved six policies, including Community Room liquor changes (unanimous)
• Set grand opening date for Monday, May 19
• Scheduled library closure May 5‑17 for packing/moving
• Deferred decision on placement of second grandfather clock until shelving installed
• Postponed hiring of new part‑time page to September