Wales public meetings in 2025

Regional Events

The Department of Public Utilities is reviewing a report from National Grid regarding energy savings and expenditures from 2022 to 2024. The Department will determine if program costs and benefits were reported accurately to approve the final recovery of costs and incentive payments.

• Public hearing via Zoom on December 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m.
• Deadline for written public comments is December 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.
• Deadline to file a petition to intervene is December 11, 2025, at 5:00 p.m.

Regional Events

The Department of Public Utilities will hold a public hearing to review National Grid's 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report. The Department is evaluating if program savings, benefits, and costs were reported accurately and implemented according to statutory requirements. This review will determine the final recovery of costs and performance incentive payments.

• Public hearing on December 18, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. via Zoom
• Review of 2022-2024 Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan Term Report
• Determination of final recovery of costs and performance incentive payments
• Deadline for written comments: December 19, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.
• Deadline for petitions to intervene: December 11, 2025, by 5:00 p.m.

Veterans' Services

The board will review and vote to approve the November 19, 2025 regular session meeting minutes and the payroll and accounts payable for November 2025. Members will discuss and may vote on the Town of Holland’s request for support dated November 19, 2025. The agenda also includes a Veterans’ Service Officer report and setting the meeting schedule.

• Approve November 19, 2025 regular session meeting minutes
• Approve payroll and accounts payable for November 2025
• Discuss and possibly vote on Town of Holland’s request for support (dated November 19, 2025)
• Veterans’ Service Officer report (Jason Burgener)
• Set future meeting schedule

School Committee

The Tantasqua Regional School Committee and its Building‑Physical Plant Subcommittee provided meeting materials but did not list any specific agenda items. The agenda appears to consist only of procedural documents.

Wales Public Library

The Wales Public Library Board of Trustees will consider unfinished business including bills, minutes, the Library Director’s Report, and strategic‑plan guidance from the MBLC. In new business, the board will review the library bylaws with MBLC guidance and examine the employee evaluation form. The meeting may also include other public comments.

• Review of Library Bylaws (guided by MBLC)
• Review employee evaluation form
• Library Director’s Report
• Strategic Plan guidance from MBLC
• Bills and Minutes

Conservation Commission

The Wales Conservation Commission will approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss updates regarding Lake Management and a cul-de-sac on Old County Road. No formal public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from November 20, 2025
• Discussion on Lake Management – Issuing Best Practice Pamphlet
• Discussion/Update regarding Old County Rd. cul-de-sac

Wales Council on Aging

The Wales Council on Aging will meet to approve minutes from November 17, 2025, and discuss attendance. The group will also receive updates from the Senior Center Director.

• Approval of November 17, 2025 minutes
• Discussion on member attendance
• Senior Center Director updates
• Review of new statement approved by Selectboard
• Movie License update

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to sign real estate and personal property warrants and commitments for 2026. The body will also review motor vehicle abatements and payroll for Joan E. Navarro.

• 2026 Omitted Tax for l AINSWORTH ST: $802.58
• 2026 Real Estate and Personal Property warrants and commitments
• Motor vehicle abatements for Dawn Gilliatt, Timothy Farry, Honda Lease trust, and Nissan Infinity Lease Trust, LLC
• Payroll for Joan E. Navarro: two payments of $963.35
• 2027 Budget

Planning Board

The Wales Planning Board will meet to discuss the Open Space & Recreation Plan and review a bylaw. The meeting is scheduled for Monday, December 15th, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. at the Wales Senior Center.

• Review minutes from November 27, 2025
• Discussion on Open Space & Recreation Plan
• Discussion on Bylaw Review

School Committee

The Wales School Committee will approve October 1 minutes, receive a financial report, and review communications including FY25 and FY26 SWCEC reports. It will consider an ESP collective bargaining request. The committee may also move into executive session to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining or litigation.

• Approval of October 1, 2025 minutes
• Financial Report
• FY25 SWCEC Annual Report (electronic)
• FY26 SWCEC Qtr. 1 Report (electronic)
• Executive Session request to discuss collective bargaining strategy

Board of Health

The Board of Health will address a petition regarding an abandoned, collapsing home on Hidden Acres and hear complaints about a heating system. The agenda includes approving minutes and several permit applications for local food establishments and waste haulers.

• 17 Hidden Acres: Petition received regarding abandoned, collapsing house
• 4 Brows Beach: Complaint about tampered heating system
• Approve minutes from 11/05/2025
• Food Establishment permit: Wales Baptist Church
• Trash Hauler: LeBoeuf

Town Clerk

The Board of Registrars will meet to certify signatures for initiative petitions. The board will also review and approve meeting minutes from June 10, 2025.

• Certification of signatures for Initiative Petitions
• Approval of June 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The Board of Registrars certified a total of 279 signatures for two initiative petitions, covering petitions D, Z, E, K, 6, 7, G, B, Y, 1E, 1F (not certified per state instruction), W, C, and A. The board also approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes as written. The motion to approve the minutes passed with three votes in favor and one member absent.

• Certified 279 signatures for two initiative petitions (no vote recorded)
• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (3 yes, 1 absent)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will meet to vote on exempting rooftop solar arrays for a 20-year period from 2023 to 2025. The board will also address the resignation of Bill Matchett.

• Vote on rooftop solar array exemptions for 2023-2025
• Motor vehicle commitment #6 for $5,170.61
• Payroll for Joan Navarro ($963.35 twice), David Foote ($600.00), William Matchett ($600.00), and Leis Phinney ($600.00)
• Amazon bill for printer ink totaling $189.79
• Letter to Tax Collector regarding 56 Mt Hitchcock Rd

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a tax classification hearing to determine how the town's property tax levy is divided among real and personal property classes. They will also vote on several appointments, including a full‑time police officer at $26.40 per hour and an on‑call transfer station attendant at $15.00 per hour. The board will consider renewing 2026 alcoholic beverage licenses for Choice Foods and Lake George Tavern. Additional items include appointing members to the Old Town Hall Renovation Subcommittee and transferring surplus police vehicles to the fire department for training.

• Tax Classification Hearing under M.G.L. Chapter 40, Section 56
• Vote to appoint Ricky J. Simoneau as Full Time Police Officer at $26.40 hourly, effective Dec 1 2025
• Vote to appoint Shane Fortier as On Call Transfer Station Attendant at $15.00 hourly, effective Nov 21 2025
• Renewal of 2026 Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for Choice Foods (2 Main St) and Lake George Tavern (2 Main St)
• Appointment of Adam Brassard to Old Town Hall Renovation Subcommittee, effective Nov 21 2025

Regional Events

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority has scheduled a board meeting and an advisory board meeting for November 20, 2025. The provided text contains only the meeting dates and document titles.

Conservation Commission

The Wales Conservation Commission will discuss updates on lake management and the Old County Road cul‑de‑sac project. It will consider a request for a Certificate of Compliance for 21 Shore Drive (WPA Form 8A, DEP files WE 314-0191 and WE 314-0170). The meeting will also follow up on the Rt. 19 washout and the Monson Road project site visit from November 4.

• Lake Management – update with data and contact with Solitude
• Old County Rd. – fire department cul‑de‑sac discussion/update
• 21 Shore Dr. – WPA Form 8A request for Certificate of Compliance (DEP File # WE 314-0191, WE 314-0170)
• Rt. 19 washout – follow‑up discussion
• Monson Rd. Project – site‑visit follow‑up from 11/4/25

The Conservation Commission approved a Certificate of Compliance for the work at 21 Shore Drive (DEP FILE # WE 314-0170 & 0191) after site visits on November 17‑18. The motion passed with all present members voting in favor. The commission also approved the October 16, 2025 meeting minutes. Additionally, the chair authorized removal of the erosion control structures on Route 19 once site stability is confirmed.

• Approved Certificate of Compliance for 21 Shore Dr. (DEP FILE # WE 314-0170 & 0191) – all in favor
• Approved October 16, 2025 meeting minutes – all in favor
• Authorized removal of ESCs on Route 19 pending confirmation of site stability – chair approval

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors, meeting jointly with the Board of Selectmen, will hold a Tax Classification Hearing. The hearing will determine how the FY2026 tax levy is allocated among property classes. The Select Board must choose between applying a single tax rate to all property classes or using a split rate that reduces residential and open‑space shares and shifts more tax to commercial, industrial, and personal property owners.

• Decision on tax classification options for FY2026 levy
• Option 1: single tax rate applied to all property classes
• Option 2: split tax rate shifting more burden to commercial, industrial, and personal property owners

Veterans' Services

The district will meet via Zoom to approve October 2025 payroll, accounts payable, and meeting minutes. The session includes a report from Veterans’ Service Officer Jason Burgener and a discussion of the meeting schedule.

• Vote to approve October 15, 2025 meeting minutes
• Vote to approve October 2025 payroll and accounts payable
• VSO report from Jason Burgener

Cemetery Commission

The Cemetery Commission will meet to discuss several operational items. The agenda includes topics related to flags and cemetery maintenance.

• Veteran flags
• Cemetery cleanup

School Committee

The Tantasqua Regional School Committee is scheduled to meet on November 18, 2025. The agenda includes documents for review.

• Review of Tantasqua Regional and Union 61 Joint School Meeting Agenda
• Review of Tantasqua Regional School Committee Meeting Agenda

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will conduct a site visit on November 18, 2025 at 21 Shore Dr. The visit is to review a WPA Form 8A request for a Certificate of Compliance. The review references DEP File # WE 314-0191 and DEP File # WE 314-0170. No decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Site visit to 21 Shore Dr. for WPA Form 8A Certificate of Compliance request
• Review of DEP File # WE 314-0191
• Review of DEP File # WE 314-0170

Wales Public Library

The Wales Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss unfinished business including the library’s strategic plan and guidance from the MBLC, and the Library Director’s Report. New business items include a review of the library bylaws, the employee evaluation form, and the Director’s job description. The meeting may also include public comments.

• Review of library bylaws (guidance from MBLC)
• Review of employee evaluation form
• Review of Director’s job description
• Discussion of strategic plan guidance from MBLC
• Library Director’s Report (and bills/minutes)

The trustees approved the meeting minutes from October 28, 2025. They approved an updated Library Director job description. They also approved paying for trustee Kara Jund’s professional development (MLIS) going forward. All motions passed with all members in favor.

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved updated Library Director job description (all in favor)
• Approved payment for Kara Jund’s professional development (all in favor)

Wales Council on Aging

The Council on Aging will meet to review minutes from August and October 2025. The body will discuss the status of senior questionnaires, movie licensing, and updates from the Senior Center Director.

• Approval of minutes from August 18, 2025 and October 27, 2025
• Status of senior questionnaires
• Movie license update
• Senior Center updates from Director

Planning Board

The Wales Planning Board meeting on November 17, 2025 will review the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting and hold a discussion on a bylaw review. No other specific items are listed.

• Review minutes from the 9/18/25 meeting
• Bylaw review discussion

The Planning Board unanimously accepted the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. Members agreed to start a review of zoning bylaws, beginning with sections 7.2 (Earth Removal) and 7.3 (Racetrack Regulations). No members of the public attended. The next meeting is scheduled for December 15, 2025.

• Accepted 09/18/25 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Agreed to begin bylaw review of sections 7.2 and 7.3

School Committee

The Tantasqua Regional School District Budget Subcommittee will meet on Nov 10, 2025 to consider the Central Office’s preliminary budget for the 2027 fiscal year. The agenda lists only this budget item and an adjournment. No other matters are scheduled for discussion.

• Central Office 2027 Preliminary Budget

Local Cultural Council

The Local Cultural Council will meet to review 20 submitted grant requests for 2026. The body will also review the status of approved 2025 grants and the minutes from the February 4, 2025 meeting.

• Review of 20 grant requests for 2026
• Review of 2025 approved grant status

School Committee

The Tantasqua Regional School District Bylaw/Policy Subcommittee will meet on Nov 5, 2025 to review four agenda items: a Student Advisory follow‑up discussion, the Technical Division Admissions Policy, language for the Expectations of Academic Integrity handbook, and Junior High bus safety rules. No decisions are recorded in the agenda; the meeting is for discussion of these topics.

• Student Advisory follow‑up discussion
• Technical Division Admissions Policy review
• Expectations of Academic Integrity handbook language
• Junior High bus safety rules review

Board of Health

The Wales Board of Health will open the meeting, approve the minutes from September 17, 2025, and discuss several permits. Items include a food establishment permit for Wales Elementary and a well permit for 5 Birch St. The agenda also covers signing payroll and scheduling the next meeting.

• Approve minutes from 9/17/2025
• Food establishment permit – Wales Elementary
• Well permit – 5 Birch St.
• Sign payroll
• Set next meeting date

Wales Public Library

The Wales Public Library Board of Trustees will discuss several agenda items. They will review research on library open hours and consider a change, examine the program attendance policy, and discuss updates to library bylaws with guidance from the MBLC. Additional items include a review of the employee evaluation form and the director’s job description, including a senior tax write‑off position update. Unfinished business covers bills, minutes, and strategic plan guidance from the MBLC.

• Review of library open hours research and possible change
• Review of program attendance policy
• Review of library bylaws with guidance from MBLC
• Review of employee evaluation form
• Review of Director’s job description and senior tax write‑off position update

The trustees approved the meeting minutes from September 22, 2025. They adopted a new library program policy requiring 24‑hour cancellation and attendance rules. They also approved reimbursement for Kara's professional development expenses.

• Approved September 22, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved new library program policy (unanimous)
• Approved reimbursement for Kara's professional development (unanimous)

Wales Council on Aging

The Wales Council on Aging advisory board will review the minutes from the August 18, 2025 meeting. They will receive a copy of the new board statement that the selectboard approved at its last meeting. The board will discuss the completion of senior questionnaires and consider a 5‑hour Activity Director position for the senior center. Updates from the senior center director will also be presented.

• Approval or denial of minutes dated August 18, 2025
• Review of COA Advisory Board’s new statement approved by the selectboard
• Status of questionnaires to seniors – finished and distributed
• Consideration of a 5‑hour Activity Director position for the senior center
• Senior Center updates from the director

Planning Board

The Wales Planning Board will meet on October 27, 2025 at the Wales Senior Center. The board will review the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting. The agenda includes a discussion of a bylaw review.

• Bylaw Review – Discussion

Regional Events

The WRTA Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes from September 18, 2025, and hear an administrator's report. The agenda consists primarily of procedural boilerplate.

• Approval of September 18, 2025 meeting minutes
• Administrators Report (Rickman)

School Committee

The Tantasqua Regional School Committee will consider several items, including a vote on the second year of the SASS grant and a vote on the Educator Evaluation Memorandum of Understanding. New policies will be read for the first time, such as the IKF graduation requirement and the JF‑1 junior high school pathway exploration policy. Other items include a review of a Title IX grievance procedure and a review of home‑education regulations.

• SASS Grant Year 2 – Vote
• Educator Evaluation MOU – Vote
• IKF Graduation Requirement – New 1st Reading
• JF‑1 Junior High School Pathway Exploration Policy – 1st Reading & Adoption
• ACGA Title IX Sexual Discrimination Grievance Procedure – Reviewed

School Committee

The Tantasqua Regional School District Curriculum Subcommittee will meet on October 20, 2025, to discuss the Junior Exploration Pathway and a Junior High Program of Studies update.

• Junior Exploration Pathway discussion
• Junior High Program of Studies Update
• Junior High Lead Teacher Discussion

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will review the LA-4 Assessment Report and the LA13 Growth Report. It will consider acquiring state‑owned land located at 39 Barney Road. The Board will approve payroll for Joan Navarro and several bills, including MAAO dues and a payment to CAI Technologies. A discussion on the status with the Department of Revenue is also scheduled.

• Review LA-4 Assessment Report
• Review LA13 Growth Report
• Consider acquisition of state‑owned land at 39 Barney Road
• Approve payroll for Joan Navarro ($963.35 for 10/05‑10/18/2025)
• Approve bills payable: MAAO dues $93 each, MAAO Fall Conference $175, CAI Technologies $587.50

Conservation Commission

The Wales Conservation Commission will meet to approve minutes from September 18, 2025, and discuss updates regarding Lake Management. The agenda includes a public hearing on a Creative Official Native Plant List.

• Approval of September 18, 2025 minutes
• Lake Management update with data from Solitude
• Public hearing on Creative Official Native Plant List

The commission unanimously approved the October 28, 2025 meeting minutes after a motion and second. Members discussed a drafted native‑plant list and decided to post it on the town website as a resource for residents. No other actions were taken.

• Approved 8/28/25 meeting minutes (5‑0 vote)
• Agreed to post official native plant list on town website

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Wales Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing to review the application for 67 Main St. The board will also review the minutes from its March 20, 2025 meeting.

• Public hearing to review the application for 67 Main St.
• Review of the March 20, 2025 meeting minutes

Veterans' Services

The Eastern Hampden County Veterans’ Service District will consider three agenda items. It will review and vote to approve the September 10, 2025 regular session meeting minutes. It will also review and vote to approve payroll and accounts payable for September 2025. The meeting includes a report from the Veterans’ Service Officer and a discussion of the meeting schedule.

• Review and vote to approve September 10, 2025 regular session meeting minutes
• Review and vote to approve payroll and accounts payable for September 2025
• Veterans’ Service Officer report and meeting schedule

Planning Board

The Wales Master Plan Implementation Committee will meet on October 14, 2025 at the Wales Senior Center. The agenda includes updates on the residential checklist, site plan review, and bylaws, followed by a review of open Master Plan items and discussion of possible next focus items. The meeting also includes a Parks Commission update on park properties and grant opportunities and a period for public comments.

• Residential checklist update
• Site plan review update
• Bylaw update
• Review of Master Plan open items and discussion of next focus items
• Parks Commission presentation on park properties and grant opportunities

Parks Commission

The Wales Parks Commission will meet to pay invoices for portable sanitation rentals and discuss maintenance projects. The body will also consider endorsing a grant application for improvements at Union Road Beach.

• Payment of invoices for port-a-san rentals
• Discuss maintenance projects
• Endorse grant application for Union Road Beach improvements

School Committee

The Tantasqua Regional School District Bylaw/Policy Subcommittee will meet to review policies regarding student competency determination, graduation requirements, and school access. The meeting will be held at Tantasqua Junior High School.

• Review IKFE Competency Determination
• Review IFK Graduation requirement
• Review Middle School Pathway Exploration Policy
• Review ECAB Access to Building and Grounds
• Review KI Visitors to the School

Board of Health

The Wales Board of Health will discuss a homeowner's request that the board issue a letter in place of a required Title 5 inspection for the sale of a property at 17 Union Rd. The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) regulations require a Title 5 inspection, and the Title 5 agent confirmed the board lacks authority to override that rule. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving the minutes from the September 17, 2025 meeting.

• Approve minutes from 9/17/2025
• Discussion of 17 Union Rd. request for BOH letter instead of Title 5 inspection
• Open session and meeting procedures

Board of Selectmen

The Wales Board of Selectmen will meet on October 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM. After the pledge of allegiance, the board will vote on Oak Haven Family Campground’s request for a one‑day liquor license on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 10 AM to 1 PM. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Vote on one‑day liquor license for Oak Haven Family Campground (Oct 11, 2025, 10 AM‑1 PM)

The Board of Selectmen voted to approve Oak Haven Family Campground’s request for a one‑day liquor license on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The motion was moved by Selectman Simoneau, seconded by Selectman Chrabascz, and passed unanimously. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved one‑day liquor license for Oak Haven Family Campground (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Cemetery Commission

The Wales Cemetery Commission will meet to discuss a fall clean‑up and a service item labeled “UP Comnun9 CREMP] 700 SERVICE.” Both items are being brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. No decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Fall clean‑up discussion
• UP Comnun9 CREMP] 700 service discussion

School Committee

The committee will consider second readings for several policy updates, including school nutrition and student discipline. The meeting also includes a financial report and a scheduled executive session regarding collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• EFD School Nutrition Program Charge Policy (New Second Reading)
• EFC Universal Free School Meals (Amend Second Reading)
• JIC Student Discipline (Amend Second Reading)
• JICFA Prohibition of Hazing (Amend Second Reading)
• EFA School Meal Charges (Rescind Second Reading)

School Committee

The Tantasqua Regional School District Curriculum Subcommittee will meet on Monday, September 29, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the Superintendent’s Conference Room at Tantasqua Junior High School. The committee will consider items including reorganization, competency determination, graduation requirements, quarterly grades, and future meeting dates. No decisions are recorded as already made.

• Reorganization
• Competency Determination
• Graduation Requirement
• Quarterly Grades Discussion
• Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors is meeting to discuss real estate, motor vehicles, bills payable, and correspondence. A specific meeting is scheduled with Roy Bishop regarding an increase in value.

• Meeting with Roy Bishop regarding increase in value

Wales Public Library

The Wales Public Library Board of Trustees will address unfinished business items, including Bills and Minutes, the Library Director’s Report, and guidance on the Strategic Plan from the MBLC. New business items include a review of research on library open hours, a review of Library Bylaws with MBLC guidance, a review of the employee evaluation form, and a review of the Director’s job description. The board may also consider any additional public comments or business brought up at the meeting.

• Review of library open hours research
• Review of Library Bylaws, guidance from MBLC
• Review employee evaluation form
• Review Director’s Job Description
• Strategic Plan guidance from MBLC

The trustees unanimously approved the minutes from the August 18 meeting. They also approved the proposed change to library opening hours, to take effect on October 1. In addition, the board voted to pay for Kara Jund’s professional development (MLIS). No other motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved September 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved change of library hours as suggested, effective Oct 1 (unanimous)
• Approved payment for Kara Jund’s professional development (MLIS) (unanimous)

Regional Events

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board will open the meeting, approve minutes from August 21 and August 28, 2025, and accept public comments. The board will receive a VIP Task Force update and an Administrators Report covering project timelines, lobby efforts, fixed‑route technology, demand‑response survey, bus stop study, rebrand, CSA survey, and Transdev updates. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from August 21, 2025
• Approval of minutes from August 28, 2025
• Public comment period (email, phone, Zoom raised‑hand)
• VIP Task Force update (Winters)
• Administrators Report with multiple project updates

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission will approve the minutes from the August 28 meeting. It will discuss lake management data, review before‑and‑after photos of 21 Shore Dr., and consider a certificate of compliance for a shed at 18 Cordially Colony. Commissioners will vote on an emergency certification request for Rt. 19 submitted by MassDOT. Additional discussion will cover Chapter 91 application requirements for 59 Fountain Rd. and a creative official native plant list.

• Vote to ratify emergency certification request for Rt. 19 (MassDOT)
• Request for Certificate of Compliance for shed at 18 Cordially Colony
• Lake Management update with data from Solitude
• Discussion of before/after pictures for 21 Shore Dr.
• Discussion of Chapter 91 application requirements for 59 Fountain Rd.

The Conservation Commission voted to issue a WPA Form 8B Certificate of Compliance for the 18 Cordially Colony project after confirming the work met special conditions. It also ratified compliance for the Rt. 19 emergency culvert clean‑out. The meeting minutes from 8/28/25 were approved. No other actions were taken.

• Issued WPA Form 8B Certificate of Compliance for 18 Cordially Colony (approved; votes Y: Jennifer Bothwell, Zachery Berry, Sarah Ryan; absent: Joanie D’Ambrosia, Joshua Smith)
• Ratified compliance of Rt. 19 emergency culvert clean‑out (approved; votes Y: Jennifer Bothwell, Zachery Berry, Sarah Ryan; absent: Joanie D’Ambrosia, Joshua Smith)
• Approved the 8/28/25 meeting minutes (approved; votes Y: Jennifer Bothwell, Zachery Berry, Sarah Ryan; absent: Joanie D’Ambrosia, Joshua Smith)

Planning Board

The Wales Planning Board will review the minutes from the August 25, 2025 meeting. The board will hold a public hearing and vote on appointing a PVPC Commissioner. No other specific items are listed.

• Review minutes from 8/25/25 meeting
• PVPC – Vote to appoint PVPC Commissioner

The Planning Board nominated Sarah Ryan to serve as the town’s PVPC Commissioner; the motion was seconded and approved unanimously. The board also approved the minutes from the August 25 meeting with edits, again with unanimous support. No other actions were taken.

• Appointed Sarah Ryan as PVPC Commissioner (unanimous approval)
• Accepted minutes from 8/25/25 with edits (unanimous approval)

School Committee

The Tantasqua Regional School District Bylaw/Policy Subcommittee will meet on September 17, 2025 in the superintendent’s conference room at Tantasqua Junior High School. The committee will review four items: the ACGA Title IX Sexual Discrimination Grievance Procedure, the IHBG Home Education policy, the IKFE Competency Determination, and the IKE Graduation Requirement. The agenda indicates a review of these policies rather than a vote on new measures.

• ACGA Title IX Sexual Discrimination Grievance Procedure
• IHBG Home Education
• IKFE Competency Determination
• IKE Graduation Requirement

Wales Public Library

The Wales Public Library Board of Trustees will meet on September 15, 2025 at 77 Main Street. The agenda includes unfinished business such as bills, minutes, the director’s report, and strategic‑plan guidance from the MBLC. New business items are the review of library bylaws, employee evaluations, the director’s job description, and any public comments. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• Review of Library Bylaws (guidance from MBLC)
• Review of Strategic Plan guidance from MBLC
• Review of employee evaluations
• Review of Director’s Job Description
• Review of Bills and Minutes

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors will consider a note from Roy Bishop proposing an 8% increase in property values. It will also discuss a lien for Bluebird Properties adding 5.77 acres at 51 Barney Road. Additional items include an ATB‑2023 abatement for Town Line Storage at 201 Main Street for $1,637.76 and several vehicle tax abatements. The agenda lists payroll and bills payable, including a $3,000 support payment to CAI Axis.

• Roy Bishop’s note to increase property values by 8%
• Lien for Bluebird Properties addition of 5.77 acres at 51 Barney Rd
• ATB‑2023 abatement for Town Line Storage/201 Main St – $1,637.76
• Vehicle abatements: Boutin #309 $42.40, Brunell #2316 $50.07, Chalue #351 $134.25, Finch #616 $19.41, Novak #1347 $13.65, Simoneau #1700 $10.56
• Bills payable: USPS $78.00 (per 100), CAI Axis support $3,000.00

Board of Selectmen

The Board will hold a public hearing on a request from National Grid to install a new 40‑foot Class 3 pole on Monson Road near the intersection with Reed Hill Road. The meeting includes votes to appoint members to the Old Town Hall Renovation Subcommittee, the Council on Aging, and the Master Plan Implementation Committee. The Board will review and vote on several financial items, including a $5,500 grant services agreement with the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission and Treasurer’s Notes totaling $145,810 for municipal projects, as well as a $2,978 Bartholomew Electric proposal.

• Public hearing: National Grid request to install 1 JO pole (40‑ft Class 3) on Monson Rd near Reed Hill Rd.
• Vote to appoint Rebecca Smith, Sarah Ryan, and Peter Hamm to Old Town Hall Renovation Subcommittee.
• Vote to approve CivicPlus website migration Statement of Work (Quote # Q-95111-1).
• Vote to approve $5,500 Grant Administration Services Agreement with Pioneer Valley Planning Commission.
• Vote to approve Treasurer’s Notes totaling $145,810 for municipal projects.

The Selectmen approved two sets of Treasurer’s Notes totaling $283,858 for authorized expenditures. They also approved a National Grid pole installation, a letter of support for the Norcross Wildlife Foundation, and several appointments to town committees. The Board adopted the CivicPlus website migration contract and a $2,978 senior‑center maintenance proposal. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved National Grid/Verizon request to install joint pole on Monson Rd (All in Favor)
• Authorized Executive Secretary to compose letter of support for Norcross Wildlife Foundation (All in Favor)
• Appointed members to Old Town Hall Renovation Subcommittee (All in Favor)
• Appointed Jackie Viens to Council on Aging (All in Favor)
• Approved CivicPlus website migration project per Quote # Q-95111-1 (All in Favor)
• Approved Treasurer’s Notes No. 431‑435 totaling $138,048 (All in Favor)
• Approved Treasurer’s Notes No. 436‑440 totaling $145,810 (All in Favor)
• Approved Bartholomew Electric proposal $2,978 for Senior Center maintenance (All in Favor)

Veterans' Services

The district will meet via Zoom to vote on the approval of meeting minutes and financial records. The session includes a report from Veterans’ Service Officer Jason Burgener.

• Vote to approve July 23, 2025 Regular Session Meeting Minutes
• Vote to approve July 2025 payroll and accounts payable
• Vote to approve August 2025 payroll and accounts payable
• VSO report from Jason Burgener

School Committee

The Tantasqua Regional School Committee will meet to review financial and staff reports. The committee is scheduled to discuss the North Brookfield Exploratory Committee and the appointment of FY25-26 subcommittees.

• North Brookfield Exploratory Committee
• FY25-26 School Committee Subcommittees
• Educator Evaluation MOU
• Graduation Requirements and Competency Determination policy review

School Committee

The School Committee will conduct first readings on several policy updates, including school nutrition charges and student discipline. The meeting also includes a request for an executive session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy.

• First reading of EFD School Nutrition Program Charge Policy
• First reading of EFC Universal Free School Meals amendment
• First reading of JIC Student Discipline amendment
• First reading of JICFA Prohibition of Hazing amendment
• First reading to rescind EFA School Meal Charges

Conservation Commission

The commission issued a negative determination for a shed proposal at 18 Cordially Colony, requiring specific conditions. It ratified an emergency certification to repair an embankment washout on Rt. 19 near the elementary school. The board approved tree‑cutting requests at 67 Walker Rd. and 70 Union Rd. and agreed to draft a letter of support for the Norcross Wildlife Foundation’s Forest Legacy Program application. All motions passed with a 3‑yes to 2‑absent vote.

• Issued negative determination (Reason #3) for 18 Cordially Colony shed request (3‑yes, 2‑absent)
• Ratified emergency certification for Rt. 19 embankment washout repair (3‑yes, 2‑absent)
• Approved tree‑cutting requests for 67 Walker Rd. and 70 Union Rd. (3‑yes, 2‑absent)
• Approved drafting of letter of support for Norcross Wildlife Foundation Forest Legacy application (3‑yes, 2‑absent)
• Approved July 17, 2025 meeting minutes with edits (3‑yes, 2‑absent)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the nomination of Sam Champigny as its representative to the Master Plan Implementation Committee. The Board also approved the minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting with edits. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Nominated Sam Champigny to MPIC – approved (all in favor)
• Accepted minutes of 6/18/25 – approved (all in favor)

Board of Health

The Board voted 2‑0 to sign a memorandum of understanding that appoints the MHOA as the town's tobacco enforcement agent. It also approved the minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting by a 2‑0 vote. The meeting was formally closed with a 2‑0 vote. Water service to Wales Brookside Village was restored after a leak, and the board advised better notice of bottled‑water distribution.

• Approved tobacco enforcement MOU and appointed MHOA as tobacco agent (2‑0)
• Adopted minutes from 7/16/2025 (2‑0)
• Closed the meeting (2‑0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board approved the Senior Center Activities Coordinator job description with added physical‑requirements and a CORI check clause. It created an Old Town Hall Renovation Subcommittee and reappointed the Records Access Officer. The Board also approved a $67,000 contract amendment for Old Town Hall structural repairs and adopted the July 9, 2025 meeting minutes. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m.

• Approved Senior Center Activities Coordinator job description with amendments (unanimous)
• Created Old Town Hall Renovation Subcommittee (unanimous)
• Reappointed Pamela Leduc as Records Access Officer (unanimous consent)
• Approved $67,000 Old Town Hall Structural Repairs contract amendment (unanimous consent)
• Adopted July 9, 2025 meeting minutes (2 in favor, 1 abstention)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:16 p.m. (all in favor)

Wales Public Library

The Board of Trustees will discuss the library's strategic plan and bylaws using guidance from the MBLC. The board is also scheduled to review employee evaluations and the Director's job description.

• Review of Library Bylaws
• Strategic Plan guidance from MBLC
• Review of employee evaluations
• Review of Director's Job Description

The Trustees approved the minutes from the July 14 meeting and unanimously funded Christopher Piros’ Certificate of Librarianship. They accepted the resignations of Cheri Fisher and Melody Frey, and authorized a new circulation‑desk printer from the IT budget. The board also set upcoming library closure dates and began work on schedule changes and hour adjustments.

• Approved meeting minutes from 7/14/2025 (motion by Sheridan, seconded by Pitcher, unanimous)
• Approved funding for Christopher Piros’ professional development (motion by Lisa, seconded by Keri, unanimous)
• Accepted resignations of Cheri Fisher and Melody Frey (effective July 21)
• Authorized purchase of a new circulation‑desk printer from the IT budget (authorized by Pam)
• Set library closure dates: Thursday 8/21, Saturday 8/30, and anticipated closures on Thanksgiving Eve, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve
• Planned staff schedule rework in September
• Approved installation of ADA‑compliant book drop by 9/1 (Friends group donation)
• Continued research on changing library hours to serve high‑school students after 2 pm

Wales Council on Aging

The COA Advisory Board will meet to appoint a Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary. The board will also review the status of senior questionnaires and receive updates from the Senior Center Director.

• Appointment of Chair, Co-Chair, and Secretary
• Review of senior questionnaires distribution
• Senior Center Director updates
• Approval of June 25, 2025 minutes

Planning Board

The Master Plan Implementation Committee will review updates on the residential checklist and site plan review. The body will also discuss Direct Local Technical Assistance from the PVPC.

• Residential checklist updates
• Site plan review updates
• PVPC Direct Local Technical Assistance discussion
• Review of Master Plan open items

The board voted to adjourn the meeting at 6:16 p.m. with all members in favor. The meeting minutes were approved for October 15, 2025. No substantive policy or project decisions were made.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes (October 15, 2025)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the $429,000 roof replacement contract for Wales Elementary School. They also elected Michael Valenzola as Chair, Robyn Chrabascz as Vice Chair, and Ricky Simoneau as Clerk. The board authorized the Chair to sign change orders up to $50,000 and approved a $2,331 expense for the Senior Center basement floor. A motion to direct a senior‑center revenue report and approve the Activities Coordinator position failed.

• Approved disclosure statement for special municipal employee (In Favor 2, Abstained 1)
• Elected Michael Valenzola as Chair (All in Favor)
• Elected Robyn Chrabascz as Vice Chair (All in Favor)
• Elected Ricky Simoneau as Clerk (All in Favor)
• Approved Wales Elementary School roof replacement contract $429,000 (All in Favor)
• Authorized Chair to approve change orders up to $50,000 per item (unanimous consent)
• Approved $2,331 Senior Center basement floor expense (unanimous consent)
• Motion to direct senior‑center revenue report and approve Activities Coordinator failed (In Favor 0)

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission unanimously approved the June 18, 2025 meeting minutes. It decided to ask Solitude Management for three‑year treatment information to evaluate the Lake Management Plan. The commission also resolved to contact the DEP about the dock at 41 Fountain Rd. and to arrange a site visit to verify compliance. No other actions were taken.

• Approved June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Commission will request three‑year treatment data from Solitude Management (planned)
• Commission will contact DEP regarding dock permitting at 41 Fountain Rd. (planned)
• Commission will schedule a site visit to assess compliance at 41 Fountain Rd. (planned)

Board of Health

The Board voted 2‑0 to require all cottage‑kitchen water samples be tested by a third party. It denied a bakery operating permit for Hunter Addison, directing his mother to reapply without him as the permit holder. David Foote volunteered and was appointed as the Region 2 health‑board representative. The minutes from the June 18, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Require third‑party water testing for cottage kitchen samples (vote 2‑0)
• Deny bakery permit to Hunter Addison; EB to submit new application (no vote recorded)
• Approve June 18, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 2‑0)
• Appoint David Foote as Region 2 representative (appointment letter signed)
• Confirm no permit needed for new dry‑well installation at 16 Woodland Heights
• Send letter to 18 Main Street property owner regarding dumpster odor complaint

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a permanent utility easement for National Grid on town-owned land along Main Street. It also accepted the FY 2025 end‑of‑year budget transfers, created a Building Committee to oversee the Old Town Hall project, and reappointed members of the Council on Aging. The motion to fund a Senior Center Activities Coordinator was rejected, and a request for $8,140 to repair Old Town Hall windows received no action.

• Rejected Senior Center Activities Coordinator job description (In Favor – Valanzola; Opposed – Chrabascz)
• Approved FY 2025 End of Year Budget Transfers (All in Favor)
• Approved formation of Building Committee (unanimous consent)
• No action on $8,140 Old Town Hall window repair request
• Approved permanent National Grid easement (unanimous consent)
• Approved reappointment of Council on Aging members (unanimous consent)
• Approved Solitude Lake George Aquatic Plant Management proposal (All in Favor)
• Approved renewal of TPI services agreement with Mark W. Popham ($510) (All in Favor)

Board of Health

The Board approved a 50‑foot variance for the well at 132 Main St. with a 2‑0 vote. The minutes from the June 4, 2025 meeting were also approved by a 2‑0 vote. The Board decided to publish its ADU guidance document on the Board of Health website. The meeting was formally closed with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved well permit variance for 132 Main St. (2-0)
• Approved minutes from 6/4/2025 (2-0)
• Approved publishing ADU guidance document on BOH website
• Approved motion to close meeting (2-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the May 14, 2025 meeting minutes with edits, with all members voting in favor. It also voted to lift the enforcement order for unpermitted dumping at 60 Hollow Rd, again unanimously. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved May 14, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)
• Lifted enforcement order at 60 Hollow Rd (unanimous vote)

Planning Board

The board voted to nominate Jason Oney as the Planning Board Chair, with all members present voting in favor. The board also approved the minutes from the May 27, 2025 meeting, again with unanimous support. Zachery Berry was noted as a new board member for a three‑year term.

• Nominated Jason Oney as Planning Board Chair (all in favor)
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the Electricity Supply Agreement with Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. for a 36‑month term ending November 25, 2028. The Board also unanimously approved the PVPC Subordination Agreement for 29 Main Street and authorized the Chair to sign it. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved Electricity Supply Agreement with Constellation NewEnergy, Inc. (unanimous consent)
• Approved PVPC Subordination Agreement for 29 Main Street, authorized Chair to sign (unanimous consent)
• Adjourned meeting (all in favor)

Town Clerk

The Board of Registrars certified a total of 63 signatures on nomination papers for two candidates, Ricky Simoneau of 101 Haynes Hill Rd. and Tadeusz Wysocki of 50 Stafford-Holland Rd. The board also approved the October 17, 2024 meeting minutes by unanimous vote. The meeting was adjourned at 12:56 pm.

• Certified 63 signatures for two candidates (Ricky Simoneau, Tadeusz Wysocki)
• Approved 10/17/24 meeting minutes (4-0)

Wales Public Library

The trustees approved the meeting minutes from May 19, 2025. They voted to close the library on July 5, 2025 because July 4 falls on a Friday. The library will also be closed on June 19, 2025 in honor of Juneteenth. The employee evaluation process was placed on hold pending staff status.

• Approved minutes from 5/19/2025 (all in favor)
• Closed library on July 5 2025 (all approved)
• Closed library on June 19 2025 for Juneteenth (all approved)
• Employee evaluation process put on hold (no vote recorded)

Board of Health

The Board voted 2-0 to approve a 50‑foot variance for the well permit at 132 Main St., allowing distance to the neighboring septic system. The Board also approved the June 4, 2025 meeting minutes by a 2-0 vote. The meeting was formally closed after a 2-0 vote.

• Approved well permit variance for 132 Main St. (2-0)
• Approved minutes from 6/4/2025 (2-0)
• Closed the meeting (2-0)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen approved and signed the June 11, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. They also approved the FY 2026 Proposed Budget as amended, including a $3,000 Fire Engineer stipend. The meeting was adjourned at 4:30 pm.

• Approved and signed the June 11, 2025 Annual Town Meeting Warrant (yes votes)
• Approved FY 2026 Proposed Budget as amended (yes votes)
• Funded Fire Engineer Stipend at $3,000
• Adjourned the meeting at 4:30 pm (yes votes)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved the recommendations for the FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan. They also approved a request by National Grid to install three new poles on Main Street. Several appointments and reappointments were confirmed, and warrants for upcoming town elections were signed.

• Approved National Grid request to install three poles on Main Street (unanimous consent)
• Reappointed Rodney A. Kincaid to the Historical Commission (unanimous consent)
• Reappointed Joan D’Ambrosia to the Conservation Commission (unanimous consent)
• Appointed Christopher Piros as Library Assistant at $16.24 hourly (unanimous consent)
• Approved FY2026 Capital Improvement Plan recommendations (unanimous consent)
• Approved Special Town Election warrant for July 23, 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Approved June 11, 2025 Special Town Meeting warrant (unanimous consent)
• Approved April 14, 2025 Regular Session Meeting Minutes (unanimous consent)

Planning Board

The board held a public hearing on proposed zoning and general‑bylaw amendments but did not vote on any changes. It announced that Melanie Oney and Danelle LaFlower will be leaving the Planning Board. The board then approved the minutes from the March 31, 2025 meeting, with all members voting in favor.

• Accepted March 31, 2025 minutes (unanimous vote)

Wales Public Library

The trustees approved the May 4, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously. They voted to close the library on June 19, 2025 for Juneteenth. The board placed the employee‑evaluation process on hold for new staff while allowing evaluations for permanent employees. Several action items were assigned: Kara will draft dress‑code guidelines and contact MBLC for strategic‑plan help; Lisa will write survey questions and Keri will create a Google Form for the June 11 town meeting.

• Approved May 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Closed library on June 19, 2025 for Juneteenth
• Put employee‑evaluation process on hold for new staff; continue for permanent staff
• Assigned Kara to develop dress‑code guidelines
• Assigned Lisa to draft survey questions for June 11 town meeting
• Assigned Keri to create Google Form for June 11 town meeting survey
• Assigned Kara to contact MBLC for strategic‑plan guidance

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the May 17, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously (4‑0). It decided to conduct a site visit to the transfer‑station ledge before the next meeting. The commission stated it cannot sponsor a budget article allocating funds under G.L. c.40 sec.8C until its validity is confirmed.

• Approved May 17, 2025 meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Planned site visit to transfer‑station ledge before next meeting
• Did not sponsor funding article under G.L. c.40 sec.8C

Wales Council on Aging

The board approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes with all members in favor. The meeting was adjourned at 11:30 am by unanimous motion. The next meeting originally scheduled for June 18, 2025 was cancelled and rescheduled for June 25, 2025.

• Approved March 24, 2025 minutes (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:30 am (all in favor)
• Cancelled June 18, 2025 meeting and set new date for June 25, 2025

Planning Board

The committee approved the April minutes after edits, with all members in favor. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously. No other substantive actions were decided at this session.

• Approved April minutes with edits (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the warrant for the Annual Town Election to be held on May 28, 2025. They appointed 20 individuals as Election Officers for the 2025‑2026 term. The Board also approved holding a Special Election on July 23, 2025 to fill the vacant Selectmen seat. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved warrant for Annual Town Election on May 28, 2025 (unanimous consent)
• Appointed 20 individuals as Election Officers (unanimous consent)
• Approved special election for vacant Selectmen seat on July 23, 2025 (unanimous consent)

Wales Public Library

The trustees approved the meeting minutes from March 24 and April 7, 2025. They unanimously approved the Meeting Room Policy, the Library Staff Code of Conduct, the Memorandum of Understanding with the Friends Group, and the Library Mission Statement. The Board also confirmed the appointment of three Library Assistants and directed Kara to contact MBLC for strategic‑plan guidance.

• Approved meeting minutes from 3/24/2025 and 4/7/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Meeting Room Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Library Staff Code of Conduct Policy (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Friends Group (unanimous)
• Approved Library Mission Statement (unanimous)
• Confirmed appointment of Library Assistants Jill Pourmand, Christopher Piros, Melody Frey (approved 4/14/2025)
• Directed Kara to contact MBLC for strategic‑plan guidance (action pending)
• No other substantive decisions recorded

Historical Commission

The Wales Historical Commission unanimously approved the minutes from the January 27, 2025 meeting. They also unanimously voted to place museum opening hours at the library on hold while cataloging inventory. The meeting was adjourned at 11:33 a.m. by unanimous vote.

• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Paused museum hours at the library for inventory cataloging (all in favor)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:33 a.m. (all in favor)

Conservation Commission

The commission approved the 2/27/25 meeting minutes, appointed Sarah Ryan and Joshua Smith to three‑year terms, and approved several actions for 21 Shore Drive, including a corrected order, closing the public hearing, and granting the Notice of Intent with special conditions. It also issued an Enforcement Order for unpermitted dumping at the town’s transfer station. All motions passed with all members in favor.

• Approved 2/27/25 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Appointed Sarah Ryan and Joshua Smith to three‑year terms (all in favor)
• Approved corrected order (new signatures) for 21 Shore Dr., DEP FILE # WE 314-0170 (all in favor)
• Closed public hearing for Notice of Intent, DEP FILE # WE 314-0191 (all in favor)
• Approved Notice of Intent, DEP FILE # WE 314-0191 with special conditions (all in favor)
• Issued Enforcement Order for unpermitted dumping at 60 Hollow Rd. Transfer Station (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved the Designer Services Agreement for the Wales Elementary School partial roofing replacement. They also delayed the Annual Town Meeting to June 11, 2025, and opened the warrant for the Special Town Meeting on that date. Several appointments were confirmed, and a $17,000 ATV donation to the fire department was accepted.

• Approved Designer Services Agreement for Wales Elementary School partial roofing replacement (unanimous consent)
• Approved Highway Department Goods & Services FY2025 Agreement with Precise Paving Inc. (unanimous consent)
• Ratified PVPC FY2025 Community Development Block Grant Authorization (unanimous consent)
• Delayed Annual Town Meeting to June 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. (all in favor)
• Opened warrant for Special Town Meeting on June 11, 2025 (all in favor)
• Appointed Emily Sears as Inspector of Animals (unanimous consent)
• Appointed Jillian Pourmand as Library Assistant at $16.24/hr (unanimous consent)
• Accepted ATV donation valued at $17,000 for Fire Department (all in favor)

Wales Public Library

The Trustees approved the updated Behavior policy. They also approved the updated Unattended Child policy. Both motions were passed unanimously.

• Approved updated Behavior policy (unanimous)
• Approved updated Unattended Child policy (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board closed the public hearing on the zoning bylaw amendments and voted to accept all proposed changes, including a new table of contents, numbering system, and revisions to multiple sections. The board also approved the 2025 Wales Open Space and Recreation Plan and the draft approval letter to the Division of Conservation Services. Minutes from the February 24 meeting were accepted with edits.

• Closed public hearing on Wales zoning bylaw amendments – all in favor (Motion 03312025-01)
• Accepted all proposed amendments to Wales Zoning Bylaws – all in favor (Motion 03312025-02)
• Approved the 2025 Wales Open Space and Recreation Plan – all in favor (Motion 03312025-03)
• Approved language of the drafted approval letter to the Division of Conservation Services – all in favor (Motion 03312025-04)
• Accepted minutes from 2/24/25 with edits – all in favor (Motion 03312025-05)

Wales Public Library

The trustees approved the March 24 meeting minutes and the staff evaluation forms for use, both with unanimous support. The Memorandum of Use for the Historical Commission and the employee evaluation process were tabled for a future meeting. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved meeting minutes from 2/24/2025 (unanimous)
• Approved staff evaluation forms for use (unanimous)
• Tabled employee evaluation process (postponed)
• Tabled Memorandum of Use for Historical Commission (postponed)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board held a public hearing on a special permit for a 24 × 48 single‑family home at 70 Union Rd. Members voted unanimously to close the hearing and then unanimously approved the special permit. The board also unanimously approved the minutes from the 12/12/24 public hearing. The meeting was adjourned at 5:24 pm.

• Closed public hearing for 70 Union Rd. special permit (3-0)
• Approved special permit for 24 × 48 single‑family home at 70 Union Rd. (3-0)
• Approved 12/12/24 meeting minutes as written (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)