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Warren public meetings in 2025

46 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board will discuss FY 2027 budget instructions for all town departments

The Warren Board of Selectmen will discuss and possibly vote on several items, including staffing appointments, a Community Development Block Grant project, and a contract for stair improvements. They will also consider the town's fiscal year 2027 budget instructions for all departments. Additional agenda items cover a resignation, a special insurance task force, and other routine reports.

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✓ Decided: Board earmarks $150,000 for River & Central Street CDBG project

The Selectmen approved several actions, including appointing a new heavy‑equipment operator, earmarking up to $150,000 of Chapter 90 funds for the River and Central Street Community Development Block Grant project, and setting the FY 2027 level‑services budget. They also approved a contract for the Main Street Stair improvement, created a Special Insurance Task Force, renewed motor‑vehicle and common‑victualler licenses, and authorized payment of warrants and listed bills. The vacancy on the Planning Board and a few license renewals were tabled.

Tue Dec 16, 2025

Board of Health

Board of Health to discuss Pitney Bowes proposal and tobacco control

The Board of Health will hear a presentation from Nicotine Free Generation and discuss tobacco licensing issues. The board may vote on a Pitney Bowes proposal for certified mailings and receive an update on a capped well at 7840W Rd.

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✓ Decided: Board approves December payroll and expense bills

The Board of Health approved the December stipends for board members and the Animal Inspector, as well as several vendor invoices. The Board also approved the minutes from the November 18, 2025 meeting. The next meeting was scheduled for January 20, 2026, and the session was adjourned at 4:46 PM.

Mon Dec 8, 2025

Planning Board

Warren Planning Board to discuss Master Plan edits and payroll

The Warren Planning Board will meet to review edits to the 2025 Master Plan and approve payroll for a two-week period. The agenda includes a public hearing for a Special Permit Application and review of unanticipated requests.

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✓ Decided: Board schedules hearing, approves minutes, payroll and Master Plan updates

The Planning Board unanimously approved the November 24, 2025 meeting minutes and the payroll submission for the administrative assistant totaling $712.15. The board scheduled a public hearing for Special Permit Application No. 316 on Monday, January 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM. It also agreed that the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission will make the discussed wording and business‑list updates to the Town of Warren 2025 Master Plan.

Thu Dec 4, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board will hold a public hearing on tax classification for FY 2026

The Board of Selectmen will conduct a public hearing on tax classification options under Chapter 40, Section 56 for the 2026 fiscal year. They will discuss next steps for public safety studies at 968 Main and 1012 Main Street and consider signing an access agreement for 968 Main. The meeting includes a possible vote to adopt a Sustainable Purchasing Policy and to contract engineering services with Tighe & Bond for duct work at the Senior Center. A request to increase the Board of Health petty cash by $100 will also be voted on.

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✓ Decided: Board of Selectmen held tax classification hearing, no decisions recorded

The Board of Selectmen conducted a public tax classification hearing for fiscal year 2026 and presented several motions, including taking no action on an Open Space Discount, a Residential Exemption, and a Small Commercial Exemption, and adopting a Residential Factor of 1. The minutes do not record any vote results or final decisions on these motions. The meeting also included an October fire department report and notice of a recycling grant award, but no actions were documented.

Mon Nov 24, 2025

Planning Board

Board to discuss building permit extension for Agilitas solar project

The Planning Board will review any unanticipated Approval Not Required (ANR) requests, discuss a possible extension of the building permit for the Agilitas solar project at 0 Cutler Rd., and consider a vendor change for newspaper legal advertisements. The board will also review and approve the November 10, 2025 meeting minutes and a payroll submission of $762.62 for the administrative assistant.

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✓ Decided: Board recommends six‑month permit extension for Agilitas solar project

The Planning Board voted unanimously to recommend that the Building Commissioner grant a six‑month extension to Agilitas’s building permit, stating it will be the final extension. The Board also agreed to keep using Ware River News for required legal advertisements. Minutes from the November 10 meeting and the payroll submission for the Planning Board Administrative Assistant ($762.62) were approved unanimously.

Thu Nov 20, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board to discuss and possibly vote on multiple liquor license renewals

The Warren Board of Selectmen will discuss and may vote on renewal applications for eight liquor licenses, including Warren One Stop (958 Main St.) and Whiskey Hill Liquors (2370 Main St.). The board will also consider signing the Final Report for the 2026 Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form and the ABCC renewal certification. Additional agenda items include authorizing payment of warrants and bills, reviewing the minutes from the November 6, 2025 meeting, and hearing correspondence.

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✓ Decided: Board approved contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers for flood‑resilient plan

The Selectmen voted to enter a contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for the "Rising Above: Warren’s plan for a flood‑resilient future" project. They also approved two new utility poles, appointed a full‑time police officer, and authorized payments for warrants and bills. Additional approvals included senior‑tax work‑off hours, applications, and the previous meeting minutes.

Tue Nov 18, 2025

Board of Health

Board to discuss application process and fee for body‑art establishments

The Warren Board of Health will review a final revision letter to Richard Demetrius regarding 920 OWB Rd and receive monthly health inspector updates. It will discuss creating an application and associated fee for a Body Art Establishment, as well as related body‑art regulations. The board will also consider revisions to the Obstruction of the Sidewalk bylaw and a Right to Farm bylaw, and will approve bills, payroll, and the minutes from 10/21/2025.

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✓ Decided: Board approves bills, payroll and final revision letter

The Board unanimously approved the final revision letter to Richard Demetrius regarding 920 OWB Rd. It also approved all monthly bills and payroll items for November. The Board adopted the minutes from the October 21 meeting and scheduled an All‑Hazard Tabletop Zoom for November 20 at 9 a.m. No bylaws or regulations were formally adopted at this meeting.

Mon Nov 10, 2025

Planning Board

Board to vote on adopting the final draft of Warren's Master Plan

The Warren Planning Board will consider several items at its November 10 meeting. The primary action is the anticipated vote to adopt the final draft of the town's Master Plan. The board will also review and approve the minutes from the October 27, 2025 meeting and discuss any unanticipated Approval Not Required (ANR) requests. Additional items include bills and payroll and setting the next meeting date.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts 2025 Master Plan with final edits due Dec 12

The Planning Board unanimously endorsed an Approval Not Required to create Lot 59‑2 on East Road. It also unanimously adopted the Town of Warren 2025 Master Plan, directing final edits be submitted by December 12, 2025. The Board approved the October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (with one member abstaining) and approved the payroll submission for the Planning Board Administrative Assistant.

Thu Nov 6, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board to vote on contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers for flood‑resilient plan

The Warren Board of Selectmen will hold public hearings on installing utility poles on Brookfield Road and Bemis Road. They will discuss appointing Anthony M. Tantillo as a full‑time police officer at a Step 3 wage of $29.80. The board will also consider a contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers for the "Rising Above" flood‑resilient future project and review senior property tax work‑off abatement hours.

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✓ Decided: Board received administrative updates; no formal actions taken

The Board of Selectmen heard a memo from Town Administrator James J. Ferrera covering staffing, the upcoming tax‑possession auction, grant work, and financial figures. No motions, votes, or approvals were recorded. The meeting consisted of informational reports only.

Mon Oct 27, 2025

Planning Board

Board to discuss building plans for 2245 Main St. and ANR request at 100 Maple St.

The Warren Planning Board will review an unanticipated ANR request for 100 Maple Street (Tailor Ridge REIT) and hold an informal discussion about potential building plans for 2245 Main Street (Warren, LLC). The board will also consider the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes, discuss the board member job description, and address bills and payroll.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board endorses ANR for 100 Maple Street and approves payroll

The board unanimously endorsed the Approval Not Required (ANR) request for 100 Maple Street. It also unanimously approved the September 8, 2025 meeting minutes and the payroll submissions for the Planning Board Administrative Assistant. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Thu Oct 23, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board may vote to renew retiree insurance with MIIA for the Medex 2 plan

The Warren Board of Selectmen will discuss several items, including a presentation on the library's 150‑year anniversary celebration. They will consider a vote to renew the town's retiree insurance through the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association for the Medex 2 w/PDP product. Additional votes may be taken on a wage classification for the new chief plant operator, appointment of special town counsel, and funding for a staff trade‑show trip.

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✓ Decided: Board approved $20,295.24 state road safety grant and authorized Police Chief to manage it

The Selectmen approved a $20,295.24 state grant for the FY26 municipal road safety program and gave the Police Chief signing authority. They also approved a $22,000 state grant for a housing production plan, assigning the Town Administrator to manage it. Additional actions included appointments, auction approvals, and payment authorizations.

Tue Oct 21, 2025

Board of Health

Public hearing on 32 North St property violation and board health updates

The Board of Health will hold a public hearing on a violation at 32 North St and will vote on any related action. The board will discuss an inspection at 920 Old West Brookfield Rd and the closure of a complaint with Richard Demetrius, as well as operational issues such as postage purchasing and internet problems in the Town Hall. Monthly business includes health inspector updates, a Milltown shared services review, approval of bills and payroll, and adoption of minutes from the 9/16/2025 meeting. The meeting is set for October 21, 2025 at the Warren Senior Center and will be conducted in person and via video conferencing.

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✓ Decided: Board sets $100‑per‑day fine for 32 North St if violations not fixed

The Board closed the public hearing on 32 North St and set a 10‑day deadline for a reinspection; if the nine violations are not corrected, a fine of $100 per day will be imposed. A letter with the voting decision will be mailed to the property. The Board also approved October bills and payroll, including several service invoices.

Thu Oct 16, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board will vote on selling tax‑foreclosed properties at the Nov 18 municipal auction.

The Warren Board of Selectmen will consider several appointments, including an ADA Officer and a Tax Title Custodian. They will vote on selling properties obtained through tax‑title foreclosures at a municipal auction scheduled for November 18, 2025. The board will also discuss a contract with Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC for auction services and grant the Town Administrator signing authority for vendor bills.

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✓ Decided: Board approved tax possession property list for upcoming municipal auction

The Selectmen appointed Griffin Harrington as the town's ADA Officer and James Ferrera as Tax Title Custodian. They approved the tax possession property list for the November 18 auction and entered a contract with Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers. The board also assigned the Town Administrator to manage a $22,000 state grant, accepted a $20,295.24 state road‑safety grant, and gave the Administrator signing authority for recurring expense payments.

Thu Sep 25, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Town to accept $234,035 state grant for municipal vulnerability preparedness

The Board of Selectmen will consider several items, including a public hearing on a National Grid pole installation on Cronin Road, a request to raise dog licensing fees, and appointments for animal control and special traffic constables. They will also vote to ratify the police patrolmen’s collective bargaining agreement and to accept a FY26 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant of $234,035.00. Additional agenda items include opening the November special town meeting warrant and reviewing the 2025 flood risk inspection report.

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✓ Decided: Board reviewed police union collective bargaining agreement for FY 2026‑2028

The Board of Selectmen examined the Warren Patrolmen’s Association collective bargaining agreement covering fiscal years 2026‑2028, effective July 1 2025 through June 30 2028. The minutes provide the full text of the agreement but do not record a vote tally or a formal approval, denial, or tabling of the agreement.

Tue Sep 16, 2025

Board of Health

Board of Health to discuss transfer station contract extension and public health exercise

The Board of Health will discuss extending the Solid Waste Solutions operations contract for two years and schedule a tabletop exercise for the All-Hazards Public Health Framework. The meeting will also address a private cemetery, food event permits, and a proposed trash bin bylaw.

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✓ Decided: Board issues $100 refund to Richard Demetrius and confirms fees are nonrefundable

The Board of Health reviewed the septic permit fee for 920 Old West Brookfield Rd, determined that fees are nonrefundable, and issued a $100 refund to Richard Demetrius after he declined to pick up the check. The contract extension for Solid Waste Solutions’ transfer station was tabled until the next meeting. Bills and the previous meeting minutes were approved, and a court hearing for 28 Cottage St was scheduled for next Wednesday.

Thu Sep 11, 2025

Board of Selectmen

Board to vote on buying 38 Elm Street property for town use

The Board of Selectmen will consider a purchase offer for 38 Elm Street and vote on authorizing the Chair to sign the agreement. They will also discuss a contract amendment with Weston & Sampson for the Town Common Improvement Project and a possible appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Additional items include a license application for Countryside Tavern and an anticipated vote to authorize payment of warrants and bills.

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✓ Decided: Board approved purchase of 38 Elm Street property

The Selectmen voted to approve the purchase offer for 38 Elm Street and authorized the Chair to sign the agreement. They also amended the contract with Weston & Sampson for the Town Common Improvement Project and set November 20 as the date for the Fall Special Town Meeting. Additional actions included appointing a new Zoning Board member, granting a Common Victualler License to Countryside Tavern, and approving warrants and bills totaling $1,053,862.71.

Mon Sep 8, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board endorses ANR for 1102 East Rd, approves minutes and payroll

The Planning Board endorsed an Approval Not Required for the 1102 East Road lot reconfiguration. The Board unanimously approved the August 25, 2025 meeting minutes. The Board also unanimously approved the administrative assistant payroll submission of $751.01 for the period 8/24/2025‑9/6/2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

Mon Aug 25, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board approves ANR for Cronin Road parcels and authorizes payroll payments

The Planning Board unanimously approved an Approval Not Required for Cronin Road, Map #10-0-74.1 to create Parcel G-3 and G-4. It also approved the August 11, 2025 meeting minutes, a $1,037.50 payables submission, and a $712.15 payroll submission for the administrative assistant. The board agreed a cottage kitchen is permissible but a Special Permit is required for a roadside stand.

Thu Aug 21, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Board declares Fire Truck One surplus and authorizes its auction sale

The Selectmen approved several appointments, contracts, and financial actions. They declared Fire Truck One surplus property and authorized its sale at auction. They also approved contracts for the Cutter Park design improvement and for listing 38 Elm Street, and authorized payment of warrants and bills.

Tue Aug 12, 2025

Board of Health

Board to appoint health inspector and discuss food permit fees

The Board of Health will vote to appoint Tessa Obuchowski as a Health Inspector and review a fee schedule for Food Establishment permits. The meeting also includes a discussion on covering rabies vaccination costs and a public hearing for a mobile food truck permit.

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✓ Decided: Board appoints Tessa Obuchowski as health inspector and approves key permits

The Board voted to appoint Tessa Obuchowski as the Board of Health Inspector. A motion removed Richard Demetrius as the installer on the septic permit for 920 Old West Brookfield Rd. The Board approved a $120 annual fee for residential cottage food permits. The Board approved a letter requiring a fence around 169 Southbridge Rd and approved the month‑to‑month bills.

Mon Aug 11, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board unanimously endorsed ANR to combine 430 Cutler Road with adjacent land

The Planning Board approved an ANR to convey and combine the 430 Cutler Road parcel with adjacent property. It also issued a written determination confirming completion of the ZPT Solar Project at 334 Coy Hill Road. Payroll submissions for the Planning Board Administrative Assistant were approved, and the standard meeting start time was changed to 7:00 PM.

Thu Aug 7, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Board declared senior center 2007 Ford van surplus and ordered its auction

The Selectmen approved Q3 and Q4 FY25 ambulance abatements, appointed Kenneth Clinton as a Tenant Board Member, and supported a statewide paint‑recycling resolution. They also declared the 2007 Ford van assigned to the Senior Center surplus property and directed its decommission and auction. Payments of warrants and small vendor bills were authorized, the July 24 minutes were approved, and the meeting adjourned at 8:04 p.m.

Thu Jul 24, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Board approved contract with Murphy Specialties for fire station exhaust upgrades

The Selectmen approved a contract with Murphy Specialties Inc. to upgrade exhaust systems at the town fire stations. They also approved support for Oakham's 180‑MW lithium battery storage project and appointed Robert Kelleher to the Warren Cultural Council for a three‑year term. Warrants and vendor bills totaling $21,276.82 were paid, and the July 10 minutes were approved. The meeting was adjourned at 7:57 pm.

Thu Jul 10, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Board approved eviction of 38 Elm Street residence

The Selectmen approved the placement of a new National Grid utility pole on Cronin Road and created a veteran gift account for the Hometown Hero Banner Program. They authorized the Town Administrator to contract a moving company and execute the eviction of 38 Elm Street. Additional actions included reappointing the alternate to the Regional Planning Commission, changing the petty‑cash custodian, approving FY25 line‑item transfers, and paying warrants and FY25 vendor bills.

Thu Jun 26, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Board approved a three‑year tower license agreement with Hampden Communications

The Selectmen unanimously approved a three‑year license agreement for space on a telecommunications tower at 1621 Southbridge Road. They also approved the change order that finalizes the School Street Phase Two and Otis Street Improvement Project. A collective bargaining agreement with the Warren Police Patrolmen’s Association was tabled. Additional approvals included summer lifeguard hires, storage containers on the Shepard Building, and several staffing appointments.

Mon Jun 23, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board authorized Chair to sign payables and encumbrances on its behalf

The Planning Board reappointed Richard Eichacker as Chair, Derick Veliz as Vice‑Chair, and Drue King as Clerk, all unanimously. It also reappointed Derick Veliz as the town’s delegate to the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission. The Board approved June 2 minutes, several payables and payroll items, and unanimously authorized the Chair to sign payables, encumbrances and similar submissions for FY25. A special‑permit application was discussed but no decision was made.

Tue Jun 17, 2025

Board of Health

✓ Decided: Board funded $225 water testing for Lucy Stone Park

The Board of Health approved a $225 payment to fund water sampling at Lucy Stone Park. It also cancelled the appointment of Chrissy Pare as the town's Title V agent effective June 30, 2025. The Board approved June bills and payroll, adopted the May 20 minutes, set July 1 (rain date July 8) for a transfer‑station video, and adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m.

Thu Jun 12, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Board approved line-item transfer, MOA, engineering contract, and adjourned meetings

The Selectmen approved a year‑end line‑item transfer from the Tax Collector. They approved and signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Warren Patrolmen’s Association. They approved a contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc for engineering services on the Pulaski and Cottage Street Improvement Project. The board also moved to adjourn the Special and Annual Town Meeting, which carried.

Thu Jun 5, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Board approved contract amendment for River & Central Street project

The Selectmen approved amendment 1 to the Waterfield Design Group contract for the River & Central Street Improvement Project, with all members voting in favor. They reappointed the year‑end officials listed in Attachment A and appointed Sylvia Cummings to the Warren Cultural Council, each motion passing unanimously. Three line‑item transfer requests totaling $7,072.69 were approved, and the board authorized payment of listed warrants and bills. The May 15 and May 22 meeting minutes were also approved.

Mon Jun 2, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board approves prior minutes and authorizes $5,357 for engineering services

The Planning Board unanimously approved the May 12, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved and signed payables, including a $5,356.90 payment to O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Geotechnical Engineering Services and a $711.00 payroll for the administrative assistant. Discussion items on board reorganization and a CMRPC delegate appointment were tabled until the next meeting. Town counsel advised the board to hold off on signing off the ZPT solar project until punch‑list items are completed.

Thu May 22, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Board approves liquor license for Lost Towns Brewing and several community events

The Selectmen approved a one‑day liquor license for Lost Towns Brewing at Laurel Ridge for the dates Aug 13, Aug 20 and Aug 27. They also approved an outdoor Memorial Day event for the Eagles Club and authorized year‑end line‑item transfer requests. Additional actions included approving warrants, paying listed bills, and adopting recent meeting minutes. All motions passed unanimously with the recorded vote counts.

Tue May 20, 2025

Board of Health

✓ Decided: Board adopts mandatory recycling rules for all waste generators

The Board reorganized its leadership, naming Dan Thibodeau chair and James McKeon vice chair. It adopted updated trash‑hauler regulations that require mandatory separation of recyclables for all residential and commercial customers. The board accepted the Health Inspector’s resignation effective June 30, 2025, approved its bills and payroll, and tabled two funding discussions.

Thu May 15, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Board approves $10,000 CDBG funding for downtown stairs engineering

The Selectmen unanimously approved using up to $10,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds to retain engineering services for the downtown concrete stairs improvement project. They also unanimously approved Joyce Eichacker’s participation and vote on Nextgen’s herbicide request, adopted the summer meeting schedule, and approved the May 1 meeting minutes. Additionally, the board authorized payment of warrants and a series of municipal bills.

Mon May 12, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board approved prior minutes, payables, and agreed to seek extra peer‑review funds

The Planning Board unanimously approved the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes. It also approved a $774.90 geotechnical services payable and a $705.58 payroll payment for the administrative assistant. The Board agreed to request additional peer‑review funding from Agilitas and to pay one of two invoices while awaiting those funds.

Thu May 8, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Board appoints Jacob Provost as full‑time Heavy Equipment Operator (unanimous)

The Board of Selectmen unanimously appointed Jacob Provost as a full‑time Heavy Equipment Operator for the Highway Department at Grade PW‑2 step minimum. They also authorized the Highway Surveyor to hire temporary part‑time staff limited to 20 hours per week for six weeks. The Board reorganized its leadership, naming Richard Eichacker Chair, Derick Veliz Vice‑Chair, and David Dufresne Clerk. Finally, the Board approved payroll and accounts‑payable payments totaling $341,053.44.

Thu May 1, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Board approves $50,000 state grant and multiple line-item transfers

The Board unanimously approved a series of line-item transfer requests moving funds among town accounts, including $8,946.28 for health insurance and $600 for town‑hall repair. The Board also unanimously accepted a $50,000 state grant for the town’s Master Plan Phase II and authorized the Town Administrator to sign on behalf of the town. The Board agreed to use Town Counsel to pursue legal action against the owner of 26 Old West Brookfield Road, as recommended by the Board of Health. A decision on hiring temporary part‑time staff for highway projects was tabled until the next meeting, and the Board unanimously approved payment of listed vendor invoices.

Mon Apr 28, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board unanimously approves 727 Brimfield Road special permit and payroll

The Planning Board approved Special Permit #315 for 727 Brimfield Road with board‑set conditions, voting unanimously. The Board also approved the minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting and a payroll payment of $700.15 for the administrative assistant, each with unanimous votes. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

Thu Apr 24, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Board approved contract with JJS Universal for senior center roof replacement

The Selectmen approved a contract with JJS Universal Construction Company to replace the Senior Center roof. They also approved not exercising the town's right of first refusal on several parcels on Devils Lane, signed the election warrant for the May 6 town election, appointed Julie Vadnais as an election worker, and accepted the Emergency Management Regional Planning Committee By‑Laws. Additionally, the board authorized payment of listed warrants and bills.

Tue Apr 15, 2025

Board of Health

✓ Decided: Board doubles food inspection violation fees to $100/$150 per offense

The Warren Board of Health approved raising the food‑inspection violation fees from $50 to $100 for a first offense and from $75 to $150 for a second offense. It also denied a $120 reimbursement request, moved a farming‑by‑law proposal to the select board, and approved several other items including a Village Market cake‑sale permit and the town’s April bills and payroll. Additional motions sent complaints to the town council, ordered a constable to serve a notice, and adjourned the meeting.

Mon Apr 14, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Board unanimously closed the public hearing on 727 Brimfield Road LLC's special permit.

The Planning Board voted unanimously to close the public hearing on the special permit application for 727 Brimfield Road LLC. The Board also approved the March 24, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized payment of listed invoices and reimbursements. Finally, the Board adjourned the meeting unanimously.

Thu Apr 10, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Selectmen approved multiple contracts and a $46.6K state grant on April 10

The Board voted to decline the town's right of first refusal on Lot A, accepted a $46,603 state grant for a new financial system, and approved contracts for engineering services, master‑plan updates, and a regional 911 emergency communication district. All motions were approved unanimously. The meeting also authorized payment of several warrants and bills.

Wed Apr 2, 2025

Board of Health

✓ Decided: Board approves Village Market inspection and moves to final steps

The Board of Health approved the inspection report for Village Market and authorized ordering food and scheduling a final inspection. The board added a stipulation that the establishment will be permanently closed if it fails future inspections. The meeting was adjourned at 3:37 pm.

Tue Apr 1, 2025

Board of Health

✓ Decided: Board appoints Ryan Davis as Animal Inspector for a 1‑year term

The Board of Health discussed the open Animal Inspector position and interviewed Ryan Davis. After the interview, the Board offered Davis a one‑year term and moved to appoint him. The appointment motion passed with ayes from JM and DT. The meeting was then adjourned.

Thu Mar 27, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Board approves clerk appointment, lease, payments and retro wages

The Selectmen approved Jacqueline Kingsbury as a part‑time Clerk in the Assessor’s Office. They also approved a new three‑year lease with New England Business Machines, authorized payment of several warrants and bills, and granted retroactive pay for highway driver David Shepard. All motions passed unanimously.

Mon Mar 24, 2025

Planning Board

✓ Decided: Public hearing on 727 Brimfield Road special permit moved to April 14

The Board voted unanimously to continue the public hearing on the special permit for earth removal and crushing at 727 Brimfield Road to April 14, 2025. It also approved the formation of a zoning‑bylaw rewrite subcommittee, adopted an updated ANR Form A, and approved the March 10 meeting minutes, invoice payment, and payroll for the administrative assistant. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

Thu Mar 20, 2025

Board of Selectmen

✓ Decided: Selectmen reappoint Detective Morin and approve multiple payments

The Board voted to reappoint Detective Matthew Morin to a three‑year term, with all members in favor. They acknowledged the resignation of Officer Christopher Bouchard effective April 5, 2025. The Board agreed to the FY 26 budget request from Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School. Motions to pay a warranty of $79,305.63 and several bills totaling $30,? (see itemized amounts) were approved unanimously.