Warren public meetings in 2025

Board of Selectmen

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.

• Appointment of Austin J. Buckel as full‑time Heavy Equipment Operator, Highway Department (Grade C, Step 1) – anticipated vote
• Earmarking Chapter 90 funds for the River and Central Street Community Development Block Grant project – anticipated vote
• Contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for the CDBG Main Street Stair Improvement Project – anticipated vote
• Appointment of a Special Insurance Task Force led by the Town Administrator – anticipated vote
• Discussion of fiscal year 2027 budget instructions for all departments – anticipated vote

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.

• Appointed Austin J. Buckel as full‑time Heavy Equipment Operator – motion carried (2"4)
• Earmarked up to $150,000 Chapter 90 funds for River & Central Street CDBG project – motion carried (2"4)
• Closed out FY 2021 CDBG Grant – motion carried (2"4)
• Entered contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for Main Street Stair Improvement – motion carried (2"4)
• Appointed Special Insurance Task Force led by Town Administrator – motion carried (2"4)
• Set level‑services budget for FY 2027 – motion carried (2"4)
• Renewed listed Class II and III motor‑vehicle licenses – motion carried (2"4)
• Renewed listed Common Victualler licenses – motion carried (2"4)

Board of Health

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.

• Pitney Bowes proposal for certified mailings (discussion and possible vote)
• Presentation from Nicotine Free Generation (NFG)
• Tobacco Control Alliance discussion regarding local license issues
• Update on capped well at 7840W Rd.
• Approval of bills and payroll

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.

• Approved December stipends for board members and Animal Inspector (all in favor)
• Approved vendor invoices totaling $18,? (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from 11/18/25 (all in favor)
• Scheduled next meeting for January 20, 2026
• Adjourned meeting at 4:46 PM (all in favor)

Planning Board

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.

• Review edits to Town of Warren 2025 Master Plan
• Public hearing for Special Permit Application No. 316, Maple Lane Development Corp.
• Approve payroll: $712.15 for period 11/16/2025 — 11/29/2025
• Review unanticipated Approval Not Required (ANR) requests
• Review November 24, 2025 meeting minutes

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.

• Approved November 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payroll submission for admin assistant, $712.15 (unanimous)
• Scheduled public hearing for Special Permit Application No. 316 on Jan 26, 2026 at 7:00 PM
• Agreed to have CMRPC update Master Plan wording and business list

Board of Selectmen

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.

• Public hearing on tax classification options for FY 2026 (Chapter 40, Section 56)
• Possible vote to sign an access agreement for 968 Main Street
• Possible vote to adopt a Sustainable Purchasing Policy for the town
• Board of Health request to increase petty cash by $100
• Possible contract with Tighe & Bond for engineering services on Senior Center duct work

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.

Planning Board

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.

• Discussion of potential building permit extension for Agilitas solar project, 0 Cutler Rd.
• Discussion of potential vendor change for newspaper legal advertisements
• Review and approval of November 10, 2025 meeting minutes
• Planning Board Administrative Assistant payroll submission, pay period 11/2/2025‑11/15/2025, $762.62
• Review of any unanticipated Approval Not Required (ANR) requests

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.

• Recommend six‑month permit extension for Agilitas solar project (unanimous)
• Continue using Ware River News for legal advertisements (board agreement)
• Approve November 10, 2025 Planning Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approve and sign payroll submission for Administrative Assistant, $762.62 (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

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.

• Liquor license renewal applications for eight establishments (e.g., Warren One Stop 958 Main St., Whiskey Hill Liquors 2370 Main St.)
• Signing the Final Report for the 2026 Seasonal Population Increase Estimation Form and ABCC renewal certification
• Authorize payment of warrants and bills
• Review and vote on meeting minutes from 11/6/2025
• Next meeting scheduled for Dec 4, 2025 – Tax Classification Public Hearing

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.

• Approved installation of one JO pole on Brookfield Rd (motion carried)
• Approved installation of one JO pole on Bemis Rd (motion carried)
• Appointed Anthony M. Tantillo as full‑time police officer for one year at $29.80 hourly (motion carried)
• Accepted hours submitted by Leona Wrobel and Diane Hollyer for Senior Property Tax Work‑Off Abatement (motion carried)
• Approved applications of Leona Wrobel and Diane Hollyer for upcoming Senior Property Tax Work‑Off Abatement program (motion carried)
• Entered contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for flood‑resilient future plan (motion carried)
• Authorized payment of warrants totaling $808,776.32 and bills totaling $13,462.98 (motion carried)
• Approved the minutes from 10/23/2025 (motion carried)

Board of Health

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.

• Review and motion to approve final revision letter to Richard Demetrius re: 920 OWB Rd
• Discussion on implementing an application and fee for a Body Art Establishment
• Discussion on Body Art Regulations
• Discussion and revision of the Obstruction of the Sidewalk bylaw
• Discussion for Right to Farm bylaw

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.

• Approved final revision letter to Richard Demetrius (unanimous)
• Approved November bills and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 10/21/2025 (unanimous)
• Scheduled All‑Hazard Tabletop Zoom for 11/20 at 9 a.m. (scheduled)
• Motion to adjourn passed (unanimous)

Planning Board

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.

• Adoption vote on the final draft of the Master Plan
• Review and approval of October 27, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion of any unanticipated Approval Not Required (ANR) requests
• Consideration of bills and payroll
• Setting the date for the next meeting

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.

• Endorsed ANR to create Lot 59‑2 on East Road (unanimous)
• Adopted 2025 Master Plan, final edits due Dec 12, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved October 27, 2025 meeting minutes (DV abstained)
• Approved payroll submission for Administrative Assistant ($757.01) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

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.

• Public hearing for consent to install 1 JO pole on Brookfield Rd (approx. 575 ft south of Southbridge Rd Ext.)
• Public hearing for consent to install 1 JO pole on Bemis Rd (approx. 900 ft northwest of Bemis Rd and Heritage Dr.)
• Discussion and vote to appoint Anthony M. Tantillo as a full‑time police officer (one‑year term, $29.80 hourly)
• Vote to enter contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for the "Rising Above" flood‑resilient plan
• Review and vote on hours completed for the Senior Property Tax Work‑Off Abatement program

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.

Planning Board

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.

• Review and discuss unanticipated ANR request for 100 Maple St., Tailor Ridge REIT
• Informal discussion of potential building plans for 2245 Main St., Warren, LLC
• Review and approve September 8, 2025 meeting minutes
• Discuss Planning Board member job description
• Bills and 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.

• Endorsed ANR for 100 Maple Street (unanimous)
• Approved September 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved and signed payroll submissions for Planning Board Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

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.

• Presentation by Barbara Larkin on the library’s 150‑year anniversary party scheduled for Jan 17, 2026
• Renewal vote for MIIA Medex 2 w/PDP retiree insurance product
• Wage authorization for Scott Urban, incoming chief plant operator at the wastewater treatment plant
• Appointment of Coppola & Coppola as Special Town Counsel for tax‑title properties
• Request to fund Town Administrator’s attendance at Connect 351 MIIA trade show in Boston (Jan 22‑24, 2026)

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.

• Appointed Griffin Harrington as ADA Officer (3‑year term), motion carried
• Appointed James Ferrera as Tax Title Custodian (1‑year term), motion carried
• Approved tax possession property list for municipal auction on Nov 18 2025, motion carried
• Approved contract with Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC, motion carried
• Assigned Town Administrator to administer $22,000 State Community Planning Grant, motion carried
• Accepted $20,295.24 State grant for FY26 road safety program, authorizing Police Chief to sign, motion carried
• Granted Town Administrator signing authority for recurring expense payments (1‑year), motion carried
• Set trick‑or‑treating time for Oct 31 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm, motion carried

Board of Health

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.

• Public hearing on 32 North St property violation
• Inspection discussion at 920 Old West Brookfield Rd
• Closure of complaint with Richard Demetrius at 920 Old West Brookfield Rd
• Discussion on improving the system for buying postage
• Discussion on internet issues in the Town Hall

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.

• Closed public hearing on 32 North St (motion passed, aye votes)
• Set 10‑day reinspection deadline for 32 North St; $100 per day fine if not resolved (aye votes)
• Ordered a letter to 32 North St conveying the voting decision (motion passed)
• Approved October bills and payroll for board members and staff (unanimous aye)
• Approved Barton & Loguidice Monitoring invoice #12521 for $18,857.50 (unanimous aye)
• Approved replacement of 6 gas ports invoice for $3,122.25 (unanimous aye)
• Approved Solid Waste Solutions invoice #16874 for $2,350.00 (unanimous aye)
• Approved Burdett’s trash removal invoice #251015424601 for $719.50 (unanimous aye)

Board of Selectmen

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.

• Appointment of Griffin Harrington as ADA Officer (indefinite term)
• Appointment of a Tax Title Custodian for a one‑year term
• Vote to sell tax‑foreclosed properties listed in Attachment A at the Nov 18 auction
• Contract with Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC for auctioneer services
• Granting the Town Administrator authority to sign vendor bills before Board ratification

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.

• Appointed Griffin Harrington as ADA Officer (three‑year term) – 2"¢ DV, AIF, motion carried
• Appointed James Ferrera as Tax Title Custodian (one‑year term) – 24 DV, AIF, motion carried
• Approved tax possession property list for auction on Nov 18 2025 – 2"¢ DV, AIF, motion carried
• Approved contract with Sullivan & Sullivan Auctioneers, LLC – 2"¢ DV, AIF, motion carried
• Assigned Town Administrator to administer $22,000 state community planning grant – 2"¢ DV, AIF, motion carried
• Accepted $20,295.24 state grant for FY26 road safety program, authorizing Police Chief – 2" DV, AIF, motion carried
• Granted Town Administrator signing authority for recurring expense payments (one‑year) – 2" DV, AIF, motion carried
• Set trick‑or‑treating time on Oct 31 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Board of Selectmen

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.

• National Grid pole hearing for installation of 5 poles on Cronin Road and relocation of 2 poles (anticipated vote)
• Request to increase Dog Licensing fees (anticipated vote)
• Appointment of Deborah Young as Animal Control Officer for one year (anticipated vote)
• Ratification of the Police Patrolmen’s Collective Bargaining Agreement (anticipated vote)
• Acceptance of FY26 Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant – $234,035.00, no match required (anticipated vote)

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.

Board of Health

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.

• Transfer station contract extension with Solid Waste Solutions
• Discussion on Farmers Market permit and fee schedule
• Food event approval requiring 14-day notice
• Discussion on creating a Trash Bin bylaw
• Tabletop exercise for All-Hazards Public Health Framework

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.

• Refund $100 issued to Richard Demetrius (check mailed after he declined pickup)
• Fees for permits declared nonrefundable
• Transfer station contract extension with Solid Waste Solutions tabled until next meeting
• Farmers market permit/fee schedule discussion tabled
• Trash‑bin bylaw review motion tabled for future legal review
• Court hearing set for 28 Cottage St on next Wednesday
• Bills approved (unanimous vote)
• Minutes from 8/12/2025 approved (unanimous vote)

Board of Selectmen

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.

• Vote on purchase offer for 38 Elm Street, authorizing the Chair to sign the agreement
• Review and discuss contract amendment (time of performance) with Weston & Sampson for Town Common Improvement Project
• Appointment of Christopher Kopacko of 2270 Main Street to the Zoning Board of Appeals (three‑year term)
• Vote on Common Victualler License application for Countryside Tavern at 83 Mechanic Street
• Anticipated vote to authorize payment of warrants and bills

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.

• Approved purchase of 38 Elm Street and authorized Chair to sign agreement (motion carried)
• Amended contract with Weston & Sampson for Town Common Improvement Project (motion carried)
• Selected November 20 as date for Fall Special Town Meeting (motion carried)
• Appointed Christopher Kopacko to Zoning Board of Appeals for three-year term (2 Yea, 1 Nay; motion carried)
• Approved Common Victualler License for Countryside Tavern at 83 Mechanic Street (motion carried)
• Approved warrants totaling $1,053,862.71 (motion carried)
• Approved bills totaling $28,145.77 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from the August 21, 2025 meeting (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review and discuss unanticipated Act No. 40 (ANR) requests and the job description for board members. The session includes the approval of minutes from the August 25, 2025, meeting and the processing of bills and payroll.

• Discussion of unanticipated ANR requests
• Review of Planning Board member job description
• Approval of August 25, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of bills 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.

• Endorsed ANR for 1102 East Road (DK 2", DV abstain)
• Approved August 25, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payroll submission $751.01 for 8/24/2025‑9/6/2025 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to review Approval Not Required (ANR) requests for land subdivisions. The board will also hold informal discussions regarding a potential site plan and a cottage kitchen.

• Approval Not Required (ANR) for 1102 East Road
• Approval Not Required (ANR) for Cronin Road, Map #10-0-74.1
• Informal discussion with Paquette Brothers Contracting regarding potential Site Plan Review
• Informal discussion with Kaylee Reed regarding potential cottage kitchen at 728 Old West Warren Rd

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.

• Approved ANR for Cronin Road, Map #10-0-74.1 to create Parcel G-3 and G-4 (unanimous)
• Approved August 11, 2025 Planning Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payables submission of $1,037.50 for September 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved administrative assistant payroll of $712.15 for 8/10‑8/23/2025 (unanimous)
• Board agreed cottage kitchen operation permissible; Special Permit required for roadside stand (consensus)

Board of Selectmen

The Warren Board of Selectmen will hold an in-person and remote meeting to discuss and vote on several appointments to local boards, a surplus fire truck sale, a design contract for Cutter Park, and other town business. The meeting includes anticipated votes on zoning, conservation, and traffic appointments, as well as a contract with GZA GeoEnvironmental for park improvements.

• Possible vote to appoint Joseph Kondrat to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a three-year term
• Possible vote to declare Fire Truck One as surplus property and authorize its sale
• Possible vote to enter into a $X contract with GZA GeoEnvironmental for Cutter Park design improvements
• Possible vote to enter into a contract with Realtor Deborah Deschamps to list 38 Elm Street
• Possible vote to re-appoint Mary Jane Adam to the Council on Aging for a three-year term

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.

• Appointed Joseph Kondrat to Zoning Board of Appeals (3‑year term) – motion carried (24 DV, AIF)
• Appointed Sandra Camburn to Warren Conservation Commission (1‑year term) – motion carried (2nd DV, AIF)
• Appointed Gabrielle McKenna to Warren Conservation Commission (1‑year term) – motion carried (2nd DV, AIF)
• Re‑appointed Mary Jane Adam to Council on Aging (3‑year term) – motion carried (2"¢ DV, AIF)
• Declared Fire Truck One surplus and authorized its sale through auction – motion carried (2"4 DV, AIF)
• Approved contract with GZA GeoEnvironmental, Inc. for Cutter Park design improvement – motion carried (2" DV, AIF)
• Approved contract with Realtor Deborah Deschamps for listing 38 Elm Street – motion carried (2.4 DV, AIF)
• Authorized payment of warrants ($124,267.10) and listed bills – motion carried (2" DV, AIF for warrants; 2"* DV, AIF for bills)

Board of Health

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.

• Vote to appoint Tessa Obuchowski as Health Inspector
• Review and possible adjustment to Food Establishment permit fee schedule
• Discussion on covering rabies pre-exposure vaccination costs
• Public hearing for Crust & Confections mobile food truck permit
• Review of Transfer station video

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.

• Appointed Tessa Obuchowski as Health Inspector (aye votes from Travis Baker, James McKeon, Dan Thibodeau)
• Removed Richard Demetrius as installer on septic permit for 920 Old West Brookfield Rd (aye votes from James McKeon, Travis Baker, Daniel Thibodeau)
• Approved residential cottage food permit fee of $120 annually (aye votes from James McKeon, Travis Baker, Daniel Thibodeau)
• Approved letter requiring fence around 169 Southbridge Rd to protect public (aye votes from Travis Baker, Daniel Thibodeau, James McKeon)
• Approved month‑to‑month bills for staff and contracts (motion approved)
• Approved minutes from 6/17/2025 (motion approved)
• Set next meeting for September 16 at 6:00 pm (motion approved)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:26 pm (aye votes from all members)

Planning Board

The Warren Planning Board will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2025, at 7:15 PM in the Selectmen’s Meeting Room. The board will review unanticipated ANR requests, discuss a potential project on Carl Street, and vote on the completion of the ZPT Solar Project at 334 Coy Hill Road. The meeting will also include approval of July 14, 2025 meeting minutes and standard items like bills, payroll, and public comments.

• Informal discussion on potential project at Carl Street
• Vote on completion of ZPT Solar Project at 334 Coy Hill Road
• Review and approval of July 14, 2025 meeting minutes

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.

• Endorsed ANR for 430 Cutler Road Extension (unanimous)
• Issued written determination of ZPT Solar Project completion (unanimous)
• Approved July 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payroll submissions for Planning Board Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Changed standard Planning Board meeting start time to 7:00 PM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review monthly reports from the Fire and Police Chiefs and the Town Administrator. The body will consider votes on personnel appointments, ambulance abatements, and the disposal of a surplus vehicle.

• Possible vote to appoint Bryce Douglas as Special Traffic Constable until June 30, 2026
• Possible vote to appoint Ken Chinton of 117 Winthrop Terrace as a Tenant Board Member to the Warren Housing Authority
• Possible vote to declare a 2007 Ford Van assigned to the Senior Center as surplus for auction
• Possible vote to refer 28 Cottage Street to legal counsel for Board of Health enforcement
• Discussion on a request from Quaboag Regional School District to establish a transportation revolving fund account

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.

• Approved Q3 FY25 ambulance abatements (motion carried, vote "2d RE, AIF")
• Approved Q4 FY25 ambulance abatements (motion carried, vote "2\"¢ RE, AIF")
• Appointed Kenneth Clinton as Tenant Board Member (5‑year term) (motion carried, vote "2\" RE, AIF")
• Supported resolution for Statewide Paint Recycling Bill (motion carried, vote "2\"4 DV, AIF")
• Declared 2007 Ford Van surplus and ordered decommission/auction (motion carried, vote "24 DV, AIF")
• Approved payment of warrants and bills totaling over $1.5 million (motion carried, vote "24 DV, AIF")
• Approved the July 24, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried, vote "2\"4 DV, AIF")
• Adjourned the meeting at 8:04 p.m. (motion carried, vote "DV 2", AIF)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review a proposed lithium Battery Energy Storage System in the Ware River Watershed and a redesign project for the Town Common. The body will also consider contracts for fire station exhaust upgrades and wastewater treatment plant repairs.

• Discussion on Oakham’s proposed 180-megawatt lithium Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
• Presentation by Weston and Sampson on the Town Common Redesign Project
• Possible contract with Murphy Specialties Inc. for fire station exhaust system upgrades
• Possible contract with Ardent Group Inc. for Scum Pump replacement at the Wastewater Treatment Plant
• Possible reappointment of Robert Kelleher to the Warren Cultural Council

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.

• Approved contract with Murphy Specialties Inc. for fire station exhaust upgrades (motion carried)
• Approved support for Oakham’s 180‑MW lithium BESS project in the Ware River Watershed (motion carried)
• Appointed Robert Kelleher to the Warren Cultural Council for a 3‑year term (motion carried)
• Paid payroll and accounts payable warrants totaling $360,374.68 (motion carried)
• Paid vendor bills totaling $21,276.82 (motion carried)
• Approved meeting minutes from 7/10/25 (motion carried)
• Passed over contract with Ardent Group Inc. for wastewater scum pump replacement
• Adjourned meeting at 7:57 pm (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss an Approval Not Required (ANR) request for Devil’s Lane. The board will also review meeting minutes from June 23, 2025, and handle bills and payroll.

• Approval Not Required (ANR) request for Devil’s Lane, Kimberly Savino

The Warren Planning Board unanimously endorsed an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan to reconfigure five lots on Devils Lane with no changes to frontages. The board also approved meeting minutes, payables, and payroll, and discussed a solar field report from O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun.

• Endorsed ANR for Devils Lane Lots 12-0-24.1 through 12-0-24.5 (unanimous)
• Approved June 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payables including training and geotechnical services (unanimous)
• Approved administrative assistant payroll for three pay periods (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider a utility pole placement on Cronin Road and discuss the eviction process for 38 Elm Street. The meeting includes votes on fiscal year 2025 budget transfers and the appointment of a petty cash custodian.

• Public hearing for National Grid utility pole on Cronin Road, 326 ft North of Southbridge Road
• Execution of the eviction process for 38 Elm Street
• Final fiscal year 2025 line-item transfer requests
• Reappointment of Richard Eichacker to the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission
• Change of petty cash custodian to Griffin Harrington

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.

• Approved placement of utility pole on Cronin Rd (2" DV, AIF; motion carried)
• Approved veteran gift account for Hometown Hero Banner Program (2"4 DV, AIF; motion carried)
• Authorized eviction of 38 Elm St via moving company contract (2’ DV, AIF; motion carried)
• Reappointed Richard Eichacker as alternate to Central Mass Regional Planning Commission (2" DV, AIF; motion carried)
• Changed petty‑cash custodian to Griffin Harrington (2"4 DV, AIF; motion carried)
• Approved FY25 line‑item transfers for Highway Dept, Board of Health, Sewer Dept, and Board of Selectmen (2™ DV, AIF; motions carried)
• Approved payment of warrants totaling $1,761,? (2™ DV, AIF; motion carried)
• Approved payment of FY25 vendor bills totaling $105,731.50 (2" DV, AIF; motion carried)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider a new collective bargaining agreement for police patrolmen and a human resource review contract. The meeting includes votes on personnel appointments and a public hearing regarding the FY2022/23 Community Development Block Grant Program.

• New Collective Bargaining Agreement with Warren Police Patrolmen’s Association, Local 195
• Change order four and final completion for School Street Phase Two and Otis Street Improvement Project
• Three-year license agreement with Hampden Communications Corporation for tower space at 1621 Southbridge Road
• $500.00 reimbursement for Quaboag Youth Baseball program
• Contract with the Collins Center for a comprehensive human resource review

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.

• Approved three‑year license agreement with Hampden Communications for tower space (unanimous)
• Approved change order #4 to certify final completion of School Street Phase Two and Otis Street Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Tabled Collective Bargaining Agreement with Warren Police Patrolmen’s Association (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Griffin Harrington as Executive Assistant (Grade C Step 3) (unanimous)
• Approved storage containers on Shepard Building property (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of summer lifeguards (Avienda Arienda, Katherine Merrill, Lila Broadley, Andrew Boucher, Kira Bouchard) (unanimous)
• Approved $500 reimbursement to Quaboag Youth Baseball program (unanimous)
• Approved payment of warrants totaling $2,785,480.48 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss board reorganization and the appointment of a delegate to the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission. The board will also review unanticipated ANR requests and the Zoning Bylaw Rewrite Subcommittee.

• Board reorganization vote
• Appointment of a delegate to the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC)
• Review of unanticipated ANR requests
• Discussion of Zoning Bylaw Rewrite Subcommittee
• FY25 budget closure discussion

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.

• Reappointed Richard Eichacker as Chair (unanimous)
• Appointed Derick Veliz as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Reappointed Drue King as Clerk (unanimous)
• Reappointed Derick Veliz as CMRPC delegate (unanimous)
• Approved June 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payables submission $2,082.00 (unanimous)
• Approved petty cash reimbursement $29.88 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chair to sign payables, encumbrances and similar submissions (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to discuss funding for water sampling and hazardous waste disposal credits. The body will also address property complaints and the appointment of a Title V agent.

• Request for $225 from Chicopee 4Rivers Watershed Council for Lucy Stone Park water samples
• Discussion on using RDP grant funds for resident HHW drop-off credits at NEDT locations
• Removal of Chrissy Pare as Title V agent
• Complaints regarding 169 Southbridge Rd., 28 Cottage St., and 26 Albany St.

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.

• Approved $225 funding for water testing at Lucy Stone Park (unanimous aye)
• Cancelled appointment of Chrissy Pare as Title V agent as of June 30, 2025 (unanimous aye)
• Approved June bills and payroll, including member stipends (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from May 20, 2025 (motion carried)
• Scheduled video recording for the transfer station on July 1 with rain date July 8
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:55 p.m. (motion accepted)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review year-end line-item transfer requests and a Memorandum of Agreement with the Warren Patrolmen’s Association. Members will also consider a contract for engineering services and review warrants for upcoming Town Meetings.

• Memorandum of Agreement with the Warren Patrolmen’s Association
• Contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. for the Pulaski and Cottage Street Improvement Project
• Year-end line-item transfer requests from departments
• Review of Articles on Warrants and Motions for Special and Annual Town 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.

• Approved year‑end line‑item transfer from Tax Collector (all in favor)
• Approved and signed Memorandum of Agreement with Warren Patrolmen’s Association (all in favor)
• Approved contract with Weston & Sampson Engineers Inc for Pulaski and Cottage Street Improvement Project (all in favor)
• Adjourned Special and Annual Town Meeting (all in favor)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss and potentially vote on a contract amendment for a street improvement project and a Memorandum of Agreement with the Warren Patrolmen’s Association. The body will also review year-end appointments and line-item transfer requests.

• Contract amendment for the River & Central Street Improvement Project with Waterfield Design Group
• Memorandum of Agreement between the Town and the Warren Patrolmen’s Association
• Appointment of Sylvia Cummings to the Warren Cultural Council
• Year-end appointments for various town positions including Police and Conservation Commission
• Review of Quaboag levee inspection report from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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.

• Approved amendment 1 to Waterfield Design Group contract (all in favor)
• Reappointed year‑end officials per Attachment A (all in favor)
• Appointed Sylvia Cummings to Warren Cultural Council (all in favor)
• Approved line‑item transfer $5,777.37 from BOS (all in favor)
• Approved line‑item transfer $750.00 from Veteran’s Agent (all in favor)
• Approved line‑item transfer $545.32 from accountant (all in favor)
• Authorized payment of warrants totaling $706,128.38 (motion passed)
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $18,511.12 (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss board reorganization and the appointment of a delegate to the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission. The board will also consider a vote regarding the completion of a solar facility.

• Completion of ZPT solar facility at 334 Coy Hill Road
• Appointment of a delegate to the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (CMRPC)
• Board reorganization
• Review of unanticipated ANR requests

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.

• Approved May 12, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $5,356.90 to O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun Geotechnical Engineering Services (unanimous)
• Approved payroll of $711.00 for Planning Board Administrative Assistant (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on Board reorganization (postponed)
• Tabled discussion on appointment of CMRPC delegate (postponed)

Board of Selectmen

The Warren Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing and anticipated vote on a one-day liquor license for Lost Towns Brewing at 648 Southbridge Road. They will also review a request from the Eagles Club for an outdoor Memorial Day event permit. The board will discuss the proposed Public Safety Complex and review year-end departmental budget transfers.

• Public hearing and vote on liquor license for Lost Towns Brewing (648 Southbridge Road) for 8/13, 8/20, and 8/27/2025
• Public hearing and vote on Eagles Club outdoor event permit (2167 Main Street) for May 24 Memorial Day Reception
• Review and vote on departmental year-end line-item transfer requests
• Discussion on proposed Public Safety Complex
• Presentation of final draft of Wright’s Mill Master Recovery Plan

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.

• Approved one‑day liquor license for Lost Towns Brewing at 648 Southbridge Rd for 8/13, 8/20, 8/27 (2" by Mr. Veliz, all in favor, passed)
• Approved outdoor event for Eagles Club at 2167 Main St on May 24, 2025 (2" by Mr. Veliz, all in favor, passed)
• Approved year‑end line‑item transfer requests (2" by Mr. Veliz, all in favor, passed)
• Approved warrants: Payroll #30 $114,944.87 and Accounts Payable #46 $69,028.40 (2" by Mr. Dufresne, all in favor, passed)
• Approved payment of bills: Entre $3,007.51; Mirick $1,140.00; Modern Pest $117.00; National Grid $1,029.15; Stericycle $127.78; JJS Universal Construction $31,336.00; Central MA Regional Planning Commission $5,000.00; Energy Construction $196,054.00 (2" by Mr. Dufresne, all in favor, passed)
• Approved minutes from April 10 and May 8, 2025 (2" by Mr. Veliz, all in favor, passed)
• Approved minutes from April 24, 2025 (2" by Mr. Veliz, all in favor, passed)
• Approved warrant for the June 12 Special Town Meeting (2" by Mr. Veliz, all in favor, passed)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will consider updating trash hauler regulations and reorganizing the board with a new member. The body will also review funding requests for water sampling and the use of RDP grant funds for hazardous household waste disposal.

• Public hearing and anticipated vote on updated trash hauler regulations
• Request for $225 from Chicopee 4Rivers Watershed Council for Lucy Stone Park water samples
• Anticipated vote on using RDP grant funds as credits for residents to drop off HHW items at NEDT locations
• Discussion of property complaints at 169 Southbridge Rd, 28 Cottage St, 675 Old West Warren Rd, and 44 Pleasant St
• Discussion regarding Green Burial

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.

• Reorganized board leadership (motion carried)
• Adopted updated trash‑hauler regulations requiring mandatory recycling (3-0)
• Accepted Health Inspector resignation effective June 30, 2025 (3-0)
• Tabled $225 water‑sample funding request for Lucy Stone Park (3-0)
• Tabled discussion on using $19,851.33 RDP grant for HHW drop‑off (motion carried)
• Approved bills and payroll items (motion carried)
• Approved April 15 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 6:59 pm (motion carried)

Board of Selectmen

The Board will discuss and possibly vote on using up to $10,000 of Community Development Block Grant funds for engineering services to develop a cost estimate, bid-ready plans, and specs for the downtown concrete stairs improvement project. They will also consider a determination on whether Town Administrator Joyce Eichacker may participate and vote on Nextgen's request to apply herbicide to eradicate invasive Japanese Knotweed. Additional items include the Police Chief's monthly report for April 2025 and a review of new articles for the June 12 Special Town Meeting.

• Discussion with possible vote to use up to $10,000 from CDBG for downtown concrete stairs improvement project engineering
• Discussion with possible vote on Joyce Eichacker's eligibility to vote on Nextgen's herbicide application for Japanese Knotweed
• Police Chief Monthly Report for April 2025
• Review of new articles for the June 12 Special Town Meeting
• Presentation from Deep Roots Distillery

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.

• Approved use of up to $10,000 CDBG funds for downtown stairs engineering (unanimous)
• Approved Joyce Eichacker to participate and vote on Nextgen herbicide request (unanimous)
• Adopted summer meeting schedule presented by the Town Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved warrant #45 for $172,124.83 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Turley Publication bill $180.00 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Verizon bill $534.57 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Comcast Business bill $279.89 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of the May 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Warren Planning Board will discuss any unanticipated ANR (approval not required) requests and receive an update from the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission on the Town Common redesign project. The board will also review and approve the April 28, 2025 meeting minutes and handle bills and payroll. New and old business items will be addressed as needed.

• Update from CMRPC on Town Common redesign project
• Review and discuss any unanticipated ANR requests
• Approval of April 28, 2025 meeting minutes

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.

• Approved April 28, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $774.90 geotechnical services payable (unanimous)
• Approved $705.58 payroll payment for admin assistant (unanimous)
• Agreed to request additional peer‑review funding from Agilitas (unanimous)
• Agreed to pay one of two O’Reilly, Talbot & Okun invoices while awaiting funds (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review the warrant for a June 12 Special Town Meeting. The body will also consider votes to reorganize the Board and hire new Highway Department personnel.

• Review and discussion of the June 12 Special Town Meeting warrant
• Possible vote to reorganize the Board
• Possible vote to appoint Jacob Provost as full-time Heavy Equipment Operator (Grade PW-2)
• Possible vote to hire temporary part-time staff for road construction projects through June 30, 2025

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.

• Appointed Jacob Provost as Heavy Equipment Operator, Grade PW‑2 step minimum (unanimous)
• Authorized Highway Surveyor to hire temporary part‑time staff, max 20 hrs/week for 6 weeks (unanimous)
• Appointed Richard Eichacker as Chair of Board of Selectmen (unanimous)
• Appointed Derick Veliz as Vice‑Chair of Board of Selectmen (unanimous)
• Appointed David Dufresne as Clerk of Board of Selectmen (unanimous)
• Approved Payroll #29 payment of $120,415.04 (unanimous)
• Approved Accounts Payable payments totaling $220,638.30 (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss and potentially vote on accepting a $50,000 state grant for the Town's Master Plan Phase II, with no match required. They will also review year-end departmental line-item transfer requests, a request from the Board of Health to refer 26 Old West Brookfield Road for legal action, and a proposal to hire temporary part-time staff for road construction projects. A presentation on website redesign options from Revize Government Websites is scheduled.

• Acceptance of $50,000 state grant for Master Plan Phase II (anticipated vote)
• Referral of 26 Old West Brookfield Road to Town Counsel for legal action (anticipated vote)
• Request to hire temporary part-time staff for upcoming road construction projects (anticipated vote)
• Presentation and discussion on town website redesign/update by Revize Government Websites
• Review and vote on year-end departmental line-item transfer requests

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.

• Approved line-item transfer requests (unanimous)
• Accepted $50,000 state grant for Master Plan Phase II; authorized Town Administrator to sign (unanimous)
• Approved use of Town Counsel for enforcement on 26 Old West Brookfield Road (unanimous)
• Tabled decision on hiring temporary part‑time highway staff (postponed)
• Approved vendor payments listed in warrants (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to consider a decision regarding a special permit for 727 Brimfield Road LLC. The board will also review unanticipated ANR requests and approve minutes from the April 14, 2025 meeting.

• Decision for Special Permit #315 — 727 Brimfield Road LLC, 727 Brimfield Road
• Review and discussion of unanticipated ANR requests

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.

• Approved Special Permit #315 for 727 Brimfield Road (unanimous)
• Approved April 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payroll $700.15 for Planning Board administrative assistant (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Warren Board of Selectmen will discuss and likely vote on exercising the first right of refusal for Lots 5-11 on Devils Lane. Other anticipated votes include authorizing the warrant for the May 6 Town Election, appointing Julie Vadnais as an election worker, accepting Emergency Management Regional Planning Committee bylaws, and contracting JJS Universal Construction for Senior Center roof replacement. The board will also receive an FY24 audit presentation and discuss hiring temporary road construction staff.

• First right of refusal vote for Lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 on Devils Lane
• Contract with JJS Universal Construction Company for Senior Center roof replacement
• Appointment of Julie Vadnais of 14 Milton O’ Fountain Way as election worker through Dec 31, 2025
• Acceptance of Emergency Management Regional Planning Committee By-Laws
• Presentation by Auditor Tony Roselli on FY24 annual audit

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.

• Approved contract with JJS Universal Construction Company for senior center roof replacement (all in favor)
• Approved not exercising right of first refusal on Lots 5‑11 on Devils Lane (all in favor)
• Approved signing the warrant for the May 6 Annual Town Election (all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Julie Vadnais as election worker through Dec 31, 2025 (all in favor)
• Approved acceptance of Emergency Management Regional Planning Committee By‑Laws (all in favor)
• Approved payment of warrants: Payroll #28 $112,483.70; Accounts Payable $111,669.93 (all in favor)
• Approved payment of bills totaling $13,? (list items as recorded) (all in favor)
• Approved minutes from March 13, 20, 27, 2025 (all in favor)

Board of Health

The Warren Board of Health will hold a hybrid meeting on April 15, 2025. Items include a discussion and update on trash hauler regulations, a vote to reimburse $120 to Jim Dusty, and a discussion on fines and fees town-wide. A complaint at 26 Old West Brookfield may lead to a vote to move the matter to town council. The board will also discuss the Right to Farming bylaw and RDP Grant funding.

• Discussion and update of trash hauler regulations with Irene Congdon
• Vote to reimburse $120 to Jim Dusty
• Discussion on Right to Farming bylaw
• Discussion about fines and fees within the Board of Health
• Complaint at 26 Old West Brookfield — possible motion to move to town council

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.

• Denied $120 reimbursement request to Jim Dusty (motion carried)
• Moved Right to Farming by Law proposal to the select board (motion carried)
• Approved doubling food inspection violation fees to $100 (first offense) and $150 (second offense) (motion carried)
• Approved Village Market pre‑sliced cake sales permit (motion carried)
• Moved 26 Old West Brookfield complaints to town council (motion carried)
• Ordered constable to serve notice to owner at 28 Cottage St (motion carried)
• Approved April bills and payroll, including listed invoices (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:55 pm (motion carried)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue a public hearing regarding a special permit for earth removal and crushing operations. The board will also hold an informal discussion with Deep Roots Distillery about a potential business location in town.

• Public hearing for 727 Brimfield Road LLC regarding a Special Permit (#315) for earth removal and crushing operations
• Informal discussion with Deep Roots Distillery regarding a potential business location

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.

• Closed public hearing on 727 Brimfield Road LLC special permit (unanimous)
• Approved March 24, 2025 Planning Board meeting minutes (unanimous, EL abstained)
• Approved and signed payables: O'Reilly, Talbot & Okun services $15,850.26, petty cash $48.96, admin assistant payroll $656.73 (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Warren Board of Selectmen will discuss and possibly vote on several items, including the acceptance of a $46,603 state grant for a new financial system at Quaboag Regional School District, contracts for engineering and planning services, and entering a regional 911 emergency district agreement. The board will also continue its review of the Fiscal Year 2026 proposed budget and warrant articles with an anticipated vote to close and sign the Annual Town Meeting warrant. Other business includes a first right of refusal for a lot on Brimfield Road and appointments.

• Discussion and possible vote on first right of refusal for Lot A on Brimfield Road, Map 9, Lot 71
• Acceptance of $46,603 Community Compact Cabinet IT grant for Quaboag Regional School District financial system
• Possible vote to contract with Waterfield Design Group for River and Central Street Improvement Project engineering
• Possible vote to contract with Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission for Phase II of Master Plan update
• Possible vote to accept regional 911 emergency district agreement with Barre, Hubbardston, Oakham, and Rutland

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.

• Declined to exercise right of first refusal for Lot A (4.039 acres) – all in favor
• Accepted $46,603 State Community Compact Cabinet IT grant for Quaboag Regional School District – all in favor
• Approved contract with Waterfield Design Group for River and Central Street Improvement Project engineering services – all in favor
• Approved contract with Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission for Phase II Master Plan services and authorized the Town Administrator to sign – all in favor
• Accepted provisions for a regional 911 emergency communication district and entered agreement with Barre, Hubbardston, Oakham, and Rutland – all in favor
• Authorized payment of warrants: Payroll #27 $117,336.85; Accounts Payable #39 $191,378.05; Accounts Payable #40 $20,141.64 – all in favor
• Authorized payment of bills totaling $5,? (see itemized amounts) – all in favor

Board of Health

The Warren Board of Health will discuss an inspection report for Village Market, then consider a motion to approve the inspection and proceed with next steps. No other business is on the agenda.

• Village Market – discussion and possible motion to approve inspection report and next 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.

• Approved Village Market inspection and next steps (motion accepted)
• Adjourned meeting at 3:37 pm (motion accepted)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review the open Animal Inspector position. The body will interview Ryan Davis and may vote on an appointment for the role.

• Interview with Ryan Davis for Animal Inspector position
• Possible vote for appointment of Animal Inspector

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.

• Appointed Ryan Davis as Animal Inspector (1‑year term) – motion passed (ayes: JM, DT)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting passed

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will review the preliminary FY2026 budget for the Quaboag Regional School District and discuss warrant articles for the June 12, 2025, Town Meeting. The board will also consider several appointments and contract votes.

• Preliminary fiscal year 2026 budget presentation for Quaboag Regional School District
• Possible appointment of Jacqueline Kingsbury as part-time Clerk in the Assessor's Office
• Possible three-year copier lease and service agreement with New England Business Machines
• Possible vote to authorize retro pay for Highway driver and laborer David Shepard
• Possible vote to approve Regional Planning Committee by laws

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.

• Approved appointment of Jacqueline Kingsbury as part‑time Clerk (all in favor)
• Approved three‑year lease and service agreement with New England Business Machines (all in favor)
• Approved payment of warrants: Payroll #26 $119,287.83; Accounts Payable #38 $113,876.19; Accounts Payable #38A $184.31 (all in favor)
• Approved payment of bills: Mass Facilities Admin Assoc. $60.00; KP Law $260.51; Modern Pest $117.00; Master Telecom $93.61; C2 MA Adams IT LLC $331.24; Marlin Leasing $1,107.23; Pine Ridge Technologies Inc. $937.20; SBA Structures LLC $1,806.47 (all in favor)
• Approved retroactive wage step and payment for David Shepard (all in favor)
• Approved minutes of the March 6, 2025 meeting (all in favor)
• Tabled discussion with Deep Roots Distillery on relocation
• Adjourned meeting at 8:03 PM (all in favor)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will continue a public hearing regarding a special permit for earth removal and crushing operations. The board will also discuss a zoning bylaw rewrite kickoff and review a solar project field report.

• Public hearing for 727 Brimfield Road LLC special permit for earth removal and crushing operations
• CMRPC kickoff meeting for Zoning Bylaw rewrite
• Field report review for Agilitas Energy solar project at 0 Cutler Road Ext.
• Review and potential approval of updated Approval Not Required (ANR) Form A

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.

• Continue public hearing for 727 Brimfield Road special permit to April 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Form zoning‑bylaw rewrite subcommittee with RE and EL as primary members
• Approve updated ANR Form A with Classified/Chapter Land question
• Approve March 10, 2025 Planning Board meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approve and sign invoice payment for accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approve and sign payroll for Planning Board administrative assistant (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing regarding a joint FY2025 Community Development Block Grant application with the Town of Millbury. The board will also consider the reappointment of a police detective and review a budget request for a regional vocational school.

• Public hearing for FY2025 Community Development Block Grant joint application with Millbury
• Possible vote to reappoint Detective Matthew Morin to a 3-year term
• Acknowledgement of Police Officer Christopher Bouchard's resignation effective April 5, 2025
• Review of FY26 budget request from Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School

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.

• Reappointed Detective Matthew Morin for 3‑year term (unanimous approval)
• Acknowledged resignation of Officer Christopher Bouchard effective 4/5/2025
• Agreed to FY26 budget request for Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School
• Approved payment of Warranty #37 $79,305.63 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Entre $2,747.56 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of B‑G Mechanical $1,610.25 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Mirick O’Connell $1,080.00 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of Encore Fire Protection $200.00 (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will review permit applications for the Village Market and provide an update on the rabies clinic. The body will also address bills, payroll, and previous meeting minutes.

• Village Market Annual Retail Food Service Permit Application review
• Village Market Frozen Dessert Permit Application
• Rabies Clinic update

The Warren Board of Health voted not to hold a rabies clinic this year, opting to post nearby clinic links instead. They approved Village Market's annual retail food service and frozen dessert permits, scheduling a preoperational inspection. The board also accepted bills and payroll, and discussed monitoring debris at two locations.

• Approved Village Market annual retail food service permit
• Approved Village Market frozen dessert permit
• Scheduled preoperational inspection at Village Market
• Voted not to hold rabies clinic this year
• Accepted bills and payroll
• Approved minutes from 2/18/2025

Board of Selectmen

The Warren Board of Selectmen will meet on March 13, 2025 to discuss and possibly vote on several items including a housing authority appointment, the use of Chapter 90 funds for road projects, and a first right of refusal on two town properties. They will also review warrant articles for the upcoming town meeting and consider a new copier lease.

• Discussion on appointment of Mark J. Carron to Warren Housing Authority
• Discussion on $492,277.86 in Chapter 90 funds for FY2026 road projects
• Discussion on First Right of Refusal for Map 3, Lot 43 and Map 6, Lot 7.1
• Review of warrant articles for Special and Annual Town Meeting on June 12, 2025
• Possible vote to enter three-year copier lease with New England Business Machines

The Board of Selectmen appointed Mark J. Carron to the Warren Housing Authority until May 6, 2025, and unanimously approved waiving the town's First Right of Refusal for three proposed lots on Town Farm Rd. They also approved using Chapter 90 funds for road projects, opened warrants for the June town meetings, and paid warrants and bills. The police chief's report and copier lease decision were tabled.

• Appointed Mark J. Carron to Warren Housing Authority until May 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Waived First Right of Refusal for Proposed Lots A, B, C on Town Farm Rd (unanimous)
• Approved Chapter 90 fund use for East Rd preservation and Southbridge Rd reserve (unanimous)
• Opened warrants for June 12, 2025 Special and Annual Town Meetings (unanimous)
• Approved payroll warrant #25 of $115,081.91 (unanimous)
• Approved accounts payable warrants #36 and #36A totaling $362,467.46 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of 12 bills totaling $35,208.74 (unanimous)
• Tabled Police Chief Monthly Report and copier lease decision

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a special permit application from 727 Brimfield Road LLC for earth removal and crushing operations at 727 Brimfield Road. The board will also informally discuss a potential business location with Deep Roots Distillery and review the proposed FY26 budget. Minutes from February 10 and 24, 2025, will be reviewed and approved.

• Public hearing on Special Permit #315 for earth removal (Section 3.28) at 727 Brimfield Road (Map 09, Lot 81)
• Informal discussion with Deep Roots Distillery regarding potential business location in Warren
• Review and potential advancement of proposed FY26 Planning Board budget
• Review and approval of February 10 and 24, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of any unanticipated ANR (Approval Not Required) requests

The Planning Board unanimously endorsed an Approval Not Required (ANR) plan to create three buildable lots at Town Farm Road, Lots 3-0-43 and 6-0-7.1. The board continued a public hearing on a special permit for earth removal and crushing operations at 727 Brimfield Road to March 24, 2025, and scheduled a site visit for March 14. It also advanced a proposed FY26 budget of $21,829.00 and approved payroll and prior meeting minutes.

• Endorsed ANR for Town Farm Road, Lots 3-0-43 and 6-0-7.1 (unanimous)
• Continued special permit hearing for 727 Brimfield Road LLC to March 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Advanced proposed FY26 Planning Board budget of $21,829.00 (unanimous)
• Approved February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, DK and DV abstained)
• Approved February 24, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, DD abstained)
• Approved payroll of $716.43 for pay period 2/23/2025-3/8/2025 (unanimous)
• Tabled peer review invoices totaling $15,850.26 due to insufficient funding

Board of Selectmen

The Warren Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on transferring the liquor license for Whiskey Hill Liquors from J & K Enterprises LLC to 2370 Main, Inc., with Pragnesh Patel as manager. The board will also continue reviewing its fiscal year 2026 budget request and discuss a possible three-year reappointment of Town Administrator James J. Ferrera. Other items include acknowledging $492,277.86 in Chapter 90 funds, voting on a MassDOT agreement for Route 19 pavement repairs, and setting health insurance rates for town employees.

• Public hearing on transfer of liquor license for Whiskey Hill Liquors at 2370 Main Street West Warren (anticipated vote)
• Continued review of Selectmen's fiscal year 2026 budget and possible warrant articles for Town Meeting
• Discussion and possible vote to reappoint James J. Ferrera as Town Administrator for a three-year term
• Acknowledgement of Chapter 90 funds award of $492,277.86
• Possible vote on agreement with MassDOT for pavement repairs along Route 19

The Board approved the transfer of the liquor license for Whiskey Hill Liquors from J & K Enterprises LLC to 2370 Main, Inc., naming Pray Patel as manager, and approved pledging the license to Rockland Trust. The Board also approved the Selectmen's FY2026 budget as presented, reappointed James J. Ferrera as Town Administrator for a three-year term, and approved signing a MassDOT agreement for Route 19 pavement work. Additionally, the Board approved MIIA health insurance rates for FY2026, paid warrants and bills, and approved minutes from prior meetings.

• Approved transfer of liquor license for Whiskey Hill Liquors to 2370 Main, Inc., naming Pray Patel as manager.
• Approved pledge of the liquor license to Rockland Trust.
• Approved the Selectmen's fiscal year 2026 budget as presented.
• Reappointed James J. Ferrera as Town Administrator for a three-year term.
• Approved signing an agreement with MassDOT for Route 19 pavement repair/replacement.
• Approved MIIA health insurance rates for Town Employees for FY2026.
• Approved payment of accounts payable warrant #35 ($67,850.38) and various bills.
• Approved meeting minutes for February 6, 13, 20, and 27, 2025.

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing regarding a new license application for Tropical Vibes and Grille. The board will also consider personnel appointments and review the fiscal year 2026 budget request.

• Public hearing on license application for Tropical Vibes and Grille at 2162 Main Street
• Possible vote to appoint Nicholas Dugre as a full-time police officer at Step 4
• Possible vote to reappoint William R. Cantell as Building Inspector / Zoning Enforcement Officer for three years
• Discussion and possible vote on One-Day Liquor License regulations
• Review of fiscal year 2026 budget request and potential warrant articles

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a new liquor license for Tropical Vibes and Grille, appointed Nicholas Dugre as a full-time police officer at Step 4, and adopted new One-Day Liquor License regulations. They also reappointed William R. Cantell as Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer for a one-year term, approved a waiver for the CDBG application, and designated Fire Chief Lavoie as administrator of Naloxone boxes.

• Approved liquor license for Tropical Vibes and Grille at 2162 Main St (unanimous)
• Appointed Nicholas Dugre as full-time police officer at Step 4 for one-year term (unanimous)
• Approved One-Day Liquor License regulations (unanimous)
• Reappointed William R. Cantell as Building Inspector/Zoning Enforcement Officer for one-year term (unanimous)
• Approved expenditure waiver for CDBG application and authorized Chair to sign (unanimous)
• Designated Fire Chief Lavoie as administrator of Naloxone boxes
• Approved warrants totaling $329,208.01 and bills totaling $9,625.88 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss potential updates to its fee schedule. The board will also review any unanticipated ANR requests and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Potential approval of updates to the Planning Board fee schedule
• Review of unanticipated ANR requests
• Approval of January 27 and February 10, 2025 meeting minutes

The Warren Planning Board approved a revised fee schedule with minor clarifications, and approved the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes. A vote on the February 10, 2025 minutes was postponed due to lack of quorum. Payroll for the administrative assistant was approved.

• Approved revised Planning Board fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled February 10, 2025 meeting minutes (no quorum)
• Approved payroll $461.34 for pay period 2/9-2/22/2025 (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will consider votes on appointing Travis Baker to the Warren Housing Authority, authorizing deficit spending for snow and ice removal, deciding lease options for town copiers, and entering into a contract with the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission to update the Town's Zoning By-laws. The board will also discuss the proposed FY2026 Selectmen's Budget.

• Appoint Travis Baker to Warren Housing Authority until next Town Election on May 6, 2025
• Authorize Highway Surveyor to deficit spend in snow and ice account for FY2025
• Determine lease end options with New England Business Machines for town copiers/printers
• Vote on contract with Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission for professional services to update zoning by-laws
• Discuss proposed fiscal year 2026 Selectmen's Budget

The Board of Selectmen appointed Travis Baker to the Warren Housing Authority Board until the next Town Election on May 6, 2025, and authorized the Highway Surveyor to deficit spend in the snow and ice account for fiscal year 2025. They also approved a contract with the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission for updating the Town's Zoning By-laws and authorized the Town Administrator to sign. The fiscal year 2026 Selectmen's Budget was tabled, and no vote was taken on copier lease options, which are still under review.

• Appointed Travis Baker to Warren Housing Authority Board until May 6, 2025 (all in favor)
• Authorized Highway Surveyor to deficit spend in snow and ice account for FY2025 (all in favor)
• Approved contract with Central MA Regional Planning Commission for zoning by-law updates (all in favor)
• Tabled fiscal year 2026 Selectmen's Budget
• Approved warrants totaling $183,583.04 (all in favor)
• Approved bills totaling $25,646.13 (all in favor)
• Agreed to send letter to gas station about snow blocking view at Post Office

Board of Health

The Warren Board of Health will review and vote on the Village Market's annual retail food service permit application after a plan review by the alternate health inspector. They will also consider approving a contract with Barton & Loguidice for FY26 monitoring wells and then forward it to the Selectboard. The board received a $3,850 grant from the Recycling Dividends Program and will discuss an animal inspector job posting. Routine items include approving minutes from previous meetings.

• Village Market annual retail food service permit application - vote on next steps
• Contract with Barton & Loguidice for FY26 monitoring wells - approval and forwarding to Selectboard
• RDP Grant: $3,850 awarded from Recycling Dividends Program
• Animal Inspector job posting on town website
• Approval of minutes from December 17, January 21, and January 23

The Board of Health voted to require the Village Market to correct several deficiencies, including obtaining a wholesale license and a frozen dessert permit, before a pre-operational inspection can be scheduled. The board tabled approval of the Barton & Loguidice monitoring well contract pending final costs for DEP-mandated landfill fixes. They also accepted a $3,850 Recycling Dividends Program grant and approved bills and payroll.

• Approved motion requiring Village Market to submit missing licenses, permits, and cleaning schedule (unanimous)
• Tabled Barton & Loguidice FY26 monitoring well contract until final landfill costs known
• Accepted $3,850 Recycling Dividends Program grant for waste reduction options
• Approved bills and payroll including stipends and trash removal fees (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 12/17, 1/21, and 1/23 meetings

Board of Selectmen

The Warren Board of Selectmen will discuss waterline replacements and hydrant costs with the Warren Water District, consider a vote on a proposed wage scale amendment, and decide on a contract renewal for Fire Chief Adam Lavoie. The board will also address the disposition of property at 38 Elm Street, including a possible eviction of occupants, and review the Fiscal Year 2026 budget request. Several other items include appointments, a memorandum of understanding with CMRPC, and a policy for 1-day liquor licenses.

• Discussion with Warren Water District on waterline replacements and hydrant costs
• Possible vote to amend the proposed wage scale
• Discussion and possible vote on contract renewal with Fire Chief Adam Lavoie
• Discussion and possible vote on final disposition of 38 Elm Street property and eviction process
• Review of Fiscal Year 2026 Selectmen's Budget request

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the amended FY26-FY28 wage scale, a contract renewal with Fire Chief Adam Lavoie, and the sale of town-owned property at 38 Elm Street, also initiating eviction proceedings for its occupants. The board tabled the 1-day liquor license policy and the FY26 Selectmen's budget request for further review.

• Approved amended FY26-FY28 wage scale (unanimous)
• Approved Assistant Town Clerk starting at Step 4 on new wage scale (unanimous)
• Approved contract renewal with Fire Chief Adam Lavoie (unanimous)
• Approved disposal of surplus fire hoses to other departments (unanimous)
• Appointed Colby Kokosa as Traffic Constable until June 30, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved sale of 38 Elm Street property (unanimous)
• Approved initiating eviction process for 38 Elm Street occupants (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Warren Planning Board’s February 10, 2025 meeting agenda contains only procedural items. There are no scheduled votes, public hearings, or fee changes. The board will review past minutes and discuss potential fee-schedule updates, but no decisions are listed.

The Planning Board unanimously endorsed an ANR (Approval Not Required) plan to create a single building lot with frontage on Brimfield Road, Map 9 Lot 71. The board discussed potential updates to its fee schedule, with a draft to be reviewed at the next meeting. Approval of the January 27, 2025 meeting minutes was postponed due to lack of quorum, and payroll for the administrative assistant was approved.

• Endorsed ANR for Brimfield Road, Map 9 Lot 71 (unanimous)
• Approved payroll for administrative assistant, pay period 1/26/2025-2/8/2025: $716.43 (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of January 27, 2025 meeting minutes (no quorum)

Board of Selectmen

The Warren Board of Selectmen will review and vote on the Classification and Compensation study by the Collins Center at UMass Boston, and discuss its implementation. Other votes include entering into a contract with Weston & Sampson for Hillside Avenue engineering design, approving change orders for School Street and Otis Street improvements, and reappointing Madeline Witaszek as Assistant Town Accountant. The board will also discuss the FY26 budget request and a computer upgrade plan, and appoint election workers and committee members.

• Review and vote on classification/compensation study implementation (item 2)
• Vote on contract with Weston & Sampson for Hillside Avenue design (item 7)
• Vote on change orders (No. 3) for School Street Phase II and Otis Street projects (item 8)
• Discussion of FY26 Selectmen’s Budget request (item 5)
• Vote to reappoint Madeline Witaszek as Assistant Town Accountant for 3 years (item 6)

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the recommended FY25-FY28 wage scale from the Collins Center study, approved both phases of the Entre Technologies computer upgrade plan, and approved several contracts and reappointments. The FY26 Selectmen's budget request was tabled pending more information.

• Approved FY25-FY28 wage scale (unanimous)
• Approved computer upgrade plan with Entre Technologies, both phases (unanimous)
• Approved 1st and 2nd Quarter FY25 Ambulance Abatements (unanimous)
• Reappointed Madeline Witaszek as Assistant Town Accountant for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Weston & Sampson for Hillside Avenue engineering design (unanimous)
• Approved Change Order #3 for School Street Phase II and Otis Street projects (unanimous)
• Appointed 20 election workers through December 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Dimitra Stefanou to Cable Advisory Committee and two police officers for 3-year terms (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Warren Board of Selectmen will review and potentially vote on implementing a classification and compensation study conducted by UMass Boston's Collins Center. They will also begin reviewing a computer upgrade proposal from Entre Technologies. Other actions include a wage authorization for a wastewater plant operator, appointments to the assistant town accountant and cable advisory committee, and discussion of the FY26 budget.

• Review and possible vote on implementing the Collins Center classification and compensation study
• Initial review of a computer upgrade proposal from Entre Technologies
• Wage authorization for Jeffrey Clark, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Mechanic
• Possible appointment of Madeline Witaszek as Assistant Town Accountant for a three-year term
• Discussion and review of the Fiscal Year 2026 Selectmen's Budget request

The Board of Selectmen approved the wage authorization for Jeffrey Clark, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Mechanic, unanimously. Several other items were tabled, including the Classification and Compensation study, computer upgrade plan, FY2026 Selectmen's Budget request, and the appointment of Madeline Witaszek as Assistant Town Accountant. The Board also approved the appointment of Laura Jean Fitzpatrick to the Cable Advisory Committee and approved warrants and bills totaling over $350,000.

• Approved wage authorization for Jeffrey Clark, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator/Mechanic (unanimous)
• Tabled Classification and Compensation study by Collins Center at UMass Boston
• Tabled computer upgrade plan with proposal from Entre Technologies
• Tabled FY2026 Selectmen's Budget request
• Tabled appointment of Madeline Witaszek as Assistant Town Accountant
• Approved appointment of Laura Jean Fitzpatrick to Cable Advisory Committee for 1-year term (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $227,381.61 (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $132,435.32 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will meet to discuss a draft zoning diagnostic presentation from the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission. The board will also schedule a Special Permit hearing for 727 Brimfield Road, LLC.

• Draft zoning diagnostic presentation by Jane Wyrick (CMRPC)
• Scheduling of Special Permit hearing for 727 Brimfield Road, LLC
• Review of unanticipated ANR requests

The Warren Planning Board unanimously endorsed two Approval Not Required (ANR) plans, one for a single buildable lot at 132 Crouch Road and another for three lots at 2301 Southbridge Road. They also scheduled a special permit hearing for 727 Brimfield Road LLC on March 10, 2025, and discussed a draft zoning diagnostic with CMRPC. The board approved the January 13, 2025 meeting minutes and payroll for the administrative assistant.

• Endorsed ANR for 132 Crouch Road (unanimous)
• Endorsed ANR for 2301 Southbridge Road (unanimous)
• Scheduled special permit hearing for 727 Brimfield Road LLC on March 10, 2025
• Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous, Dufresne abstained)
• Approved payroll of $694.72 for administrative assistant (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Warren Board of Health will meet to consider and vote on approving Paulina Matusik to provide services as a backup Health Agent through the Milltown Public Health Coalition. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Vote on approving Paulina Matusik as backup Health Agent under Milltown Public Health Coalition

The Board of Health unanimously approved the appointment of Paulina Matusik to a 3-year term as alternate Health Inspector, with services covered under the Milltown Public Health Coalition. She was sworn in by Town Clerk Laurie Stockley during the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved appointment of Paulina Matusik as alternate Health Inspector for 3-year term (unanimous)

Board of Health

The Board of Health will meet to vote on the reappointment of plumbing and gas inspectors. The board will also discuss the FY26 budget and a Title V resignation for Tropical Vibes & Grille.

• Reappointment of Chris Jones as plumbing and Gas inspector for a 3-year term
• Reappointment of Mike Pluta as Assistant Plumbing and Gas Inspector for a 3-year term
• Title V resignation for Tropical Vibes & Grille
• Animal Inspector resignation
• FY26 Budget discussion

The Warren Board of Health reappointed Chris Jones as Plumbing and Gas Inspector and Mike Pluta as Assistant Plumbing and Gas Inspector, each for three-year terms. The board also approved the application and menu for Tropical Vibes & Grille, with a pre-operational inspection to be scheduled. Resignations were accepted for the alternate Title V agent and the Animal Inspector, and the board approved bills and payroll.

• Reappointed Chris Jones as Plumbing and Gas Inspector for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mike Pluta as Assistant Plumbing and Gas Inspector for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved Tropical Vibes & Grille application and menu (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Lee Jarvis as alternate Title V agent (unanimous)
• Accepted Animal Inspector resignation (unanimous)
• Approved bills and payroll (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen will discuss and potentially vote on adopting a Complete Street Policy, setting the Memorial Day celebration date, authorizing a selectman for the MMA conference, amending a contract with the Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission for CDBG funds, and entering into contracts for radon assessment and senior center improvements. The board will also receive a police chief report on the sergeant selection process and potentially appoint a new sergeant.

• Adopt a Complete Street Policy for the Town
• Appoint a candidate for police sergeant
• Contract with AllVision General Contracting for Senior Center Improvement Project using CDBG funds
• Contract with Walter Irwin Radon Mitigation for radon assessment at the Senior Center
• Set Memorial Day celebration for Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 10:00am

The Board of Selectmen unanimously appointed Charlie Williams to a six-month term as police sergeant, following a unanimous recommendation from the interview panel. The board also unanimously adopted a Complete Streets Policy, approved the Memorial Day celebration date, authorized Selectmen Rich Eichacker to represent the town at the 2025 MMA conference, and approved several contracts and payments. The Ricoh copier lease discussion was tabled until the next meeting.

• Appointed Charlie Williams as Police Sergeant for a 6-month term (unanimous)
• Adopted Complete Streets Policy authored by Highway Surveyor Jeremy Olson (unanimous)
• Approved Memorial Day celebration on May 24, 2025 at 10:00 AM (unanimous)
• Authorized Selectmen Rich Eichacker to act on town's behalf at 2025 MMA conference (unanimous)
• Approved contract amendment with Central Massachusetts Regional Planning Commission for FY21 Community Development Fund Program (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Walter Irwin Radon Mitigation for radon assessment at Senior Center (unanimous)
• Approved contract with AllVision General Contracting LLC for Senior Center Improvement Project (unanimous)
• Approved warrants totaling $517,218.33 and bills totaling $25,472.42 (unanimous)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will consider approving two regional District Local Technical Assistance projects regarding accessory dwelling units and hazard mitigation. The board will also discuss special permit requirements for wireless tower modifications and a specific property at 727 Brimfield Road.

• ANR for Southbridge Road/Cronin Road
• Informal special permit discussion for 727 Brimfield Road
• Potential approval of DLTA Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Bylaw Assistance Project
• Potential approval of DLTA Technical Assistance for Regional Hazard Mitigation Planning
• Special permit requirements for wireless tower modification

The Planning Board unanimously endorsed an ANR for a buildable lot at Southbridge Road/Cronin Road. They also approved entering two regional DLTA grant projects for ADU bylaws and hazard mitigation planning, and clarified that wireless tower equipment replacements and minor modifications do not require a new special permit. All votes were unanimous.

• Endorsed ANR for Southbridge Road/Cronin Road, Parcel 12-0-43 (unanimous)
• Approved DLTA ADU Bylaw Assistance Project (unanimous)
• Approved DLTA Regional Hazard Mitigation Planning assistance (unanimous)
• Determined wireless tower equipment replacement/minor modifications need no special permit (unanimous)
• Accepted December 9, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved payroll for administrative assistant totaling $1,981.04 (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The Warren Board of Selectmen will discuss and possibly vote on adopting a Complete Street Policy, updating the police sergeant job description, and amending the patrolmen's collective bargaining agreement to set the sergeant's wage. They will consider contracts for road construction materials and professional services for the Historical Commission, and accept state grants totaling $28,550 for recycling and computer upgrades. The meeting also includes reports from police, fire, and town administrators, and acknowledgement of a police officer's resignation.

• Vote on adopting a Complete Street Policy for the town
• Vote to update Police Sergeant position description and amend collective bargaining agreement for sergeant's hourly wage
• Contract with Pioppi Construction for FY25 road construction materials (amount not specified)
• Accept $3,850 MassDEP recycling dividend grant and $24,700 state grant for computer upgrades
• Appointment of Sharon Meli to Quaboag Valley Community Development Assistance Corporation Board

The Warren Board of Selectmen unanimously approved an updated Police Sergeant position description and amended the Police Patrolmen's collective bargaining agreement to reflect the budgeted Sergeant's hourly wage. The board also approved contracts with Pioppi Construction for road materials, a professional services contract for the Historical Commission, two state grants, and appointed Sharon Meli to the Quaboag Valley board. The Complete Street Policy was tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved updated Police Sergeant job description (unanimous)
• Amended Police Patrolmen's collective bargaining agreement for Sergeant's hourly wage (unanimous)
• Appointed Sharon Meli to Quaboag Valley Community Development Assistance Corporation Board (unanimous)
• Tabled Complete Street Policy until Jan. 16 meeting
• Approved contract with Pioppi Construction for FY25 road materials (unanimous)
• Approved contract between Warren Historical Commission and Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Accepted $3,850 MassDEP recycling dividends grant (unanimous)
• Accepted $24,700 Massachusetts Technology Collaborative grant for computer upgrades (unanimous)