Wilbraham, Massachusetts
Próximas reuniones
Select Board
La Junta Selecta llevará a cabo audiencias públicas sobre ubicaciones de conductos eléctricos y postes conjuntos. La reunión incluye entrevistas para vacantes en comités municipales y discusiones sobre objetivos para el año fiscal 27 y planificación para el año fiscal 28. La junta también abordará las necesidades de personal de los departamentos de policía y bomberos.
- Audiencia pública: ubicación del conducto eléctrico de National Grid en Oldwood Rd. y Southwood Rd.
- Audiencia pública: ubicaciones de postes conjuntos de National Grid y Verizon en Ridge Road
- Permisos temporales para camiones de comida para Kona Ice y Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee en MRHS
- Autorización para llevar a cabo un proceso de promoción a Sargento de Policía
- Autorización para reclutar y contratar un Bombero/Paramédico
Planning Board
La Junta de Planificación llevará a cabo una audiencia pública continuada sobre la aprobación de un plan de sitio para una unidad de vivienda accesoria de 609 pies cuadrados en 6 Hitching Post Lane. También discutirán una cita para un letrero de simulador de golf en 757 Main Street y una liberación de acuerdos para un ADU en 947 Main Street. Otros temas incluyen las canchas de pickleball del YMCA y una discusión sobre la apicultura.
- Audiencia pública (continuada) para ADU en 6 Hitching Post Lane (SPA26-02)
- Cita para letrero de simulador de golf en 757 Main Street
- Liberación de Declaración de Acuerdos para ADU en 947 Main Street
- Discusión sobre apicultura
- Actualización sobre canchas de pickleball del YMCA en 45 Post Office Park (ZBA25-02)
Reuniones recientes
Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee
El Comité del Plan de Espacios Abiertos y Recreación discutirá un proyecto de Boy Scouts para mejorar Sunrise Peak Trail, junto con la renovación del sendero y otros temas relacionados con senderos. También aprobarán las actas, recibirán actualizaciones de enlace y se despedirán de los miembros salientes.
- Aprobación de las actas de la última reunión
- Mejora de Sunrise Peak Trail por Boy Scouts
- Discusión sobre renovación del sendero
- Elementos en espera: señales de calles de senderos, Rice Field, Bog Bridges, artículo sobre sendero no autorizado
- Palabras de despedida para Sue, Steve y Joe
Library Board of Trustees
La Junta de Fideicomisarios de la Biblioteca escuchará el informe del Presidente sobre una encuesta pública y el Plan Estratégico y el Estudio de Espacio. El Director proporcionará actualizaciones de servicios. Los asuntos pendientes incluyen discusiones sobre un puesto de bibliotecario suplente y el organigrama.
- Resultados de la encuesta pública
- Actualización del Plan Estratégico y el Estudio de Espacio
- Actualizaciones de servicios del Director
- Discusión sobre bibliotecario suplente
- Revisión del organigrama
Cemetery Commission
Esta reunión de la Wilbraham Cemetery Commission fue cancelada. No se realizaron discusiones ni decisiones con respecto a la revisión programada de las cuentas de cuidado perpetuo.
- Reunión cancelada – no se tomó acción en la revisión de cuentas de cuidado perpetuo
Select Board
La Junta Selecta revisará varias solicitudes de licencias para eventos y negocios locales. La reunión incluye una sesión del Comité de Finanzas sobre planificación presupuestaria y transferencias, así como discusiones sobre el acuerdo escolar regional y los estatutos de apicultura.
- Firma del contrato para el Proyecto de Reemplazo de la Tubería Principal de Agua en Miller Street
- Licencia Sección 14 para Fieldcrest Brewing Company en 1331 Tinkham Road
- Licencias de entretenimiento para los Conciertos de Verano de Fountain Park en 883 Tinkham Road
- Permisos de camiones de comida para Taylor Spring Farm LLC en MRHS
- Autorización para contratar a un Despachador de Tiempo Completo
Finance Committee
El Comité de Finanzas y la Junta Selecta se reunirán para aprobar transferencias presupuestarias internas para operaciones de nieve y hielo, recreación y despacho policial. Los miembros también revisarán la opinión de auditoría independiente del CPA y discutirán el próximo proceso presupuestario del FY27. La reunión incluye actualizaciones sobre los preparativos para la reunión especial de otoño y las nominaciones de candidatos para las vacantes del Comité de Finanzas.
- Transferencia del fondo de reserva para operaciones de nieve y hielo
- Transferencias presupuestarias intradepartamentales para Recreación y Asesores
- Transferencia interdepartamental de Policía a Despacho
- Revisión de la opinión de recomendación de auditoría independiente del CPA
- Actualizaciones sobre el proceso presupuestario del FY27 y la planificación del FY28
Building Utilization Committee
El Comité de Utilización de Edificios revisará los resultados de un taller intercomités. Discutirán la planificación de la escuela secundaria del Distrito Escolar Regional Hampden-Wilbraham y el estado del arrendamiento del Country Club de Wilbraham. También discutirán los próximos pasos para una Solicitud de Información sobre propiedades seleccionadas de Wilbraham y un cronograma para presentaciones a la Select Board.
- Revisar resultados del Taller #6 del 3 de junio de 2026
- Discutir planificación de la escuela secundaria de HWRSD
- Estado del arrendamiento del Country Club de Wilbraham
- RFI sobre propiedades seleccionadas de Wilbraham – próximos pasos
- Cronograma del comité para presentaciones a la Select Board
Economic Development Committee
El Comité de Desarrollo Económico revisará el progreso del Village Center Pedestrian Access and Safety Plan. Los miembros también discutirán nuevas iniciativas económicas y posibles nuevos miembros del comité.
- Village Center Pedestrian Access and Safety Plan
- Nuevas iniciativas de desarrollo económico
- Vacantes de membresía del comité
Broadband Committee
La reunión programada para June 24 fue cancelada. De haberse llevado a cabo, el comité planeaba discutir un documento de estado y estrategia y el estado del compromiso con EntryPoint.
- Revisión del documento de estado y estrategia
- Estado de la reunión con EntryPoint
- Llenar un puesto vacante en el comité
Advisory Board of Health
La Junta discutirá el posible establecimiento de una Junta de Salud independiente en comparación con su estructura organizativa actual. La reunión también incluye actualizaciones sobre los Servicios de Salud Pública Compartidos de Eastern Hampden y discusiones sobre los fondos de liquidación de opioides.
- Discusión sobre los fondos de liquidación de opioides
- Propuesta de una Junta de Salud independiente vs. Estructura actual
- Actualización de los Servicios de Salud Pública Compartidos de Eastern Hampden
Cemetery Commission
La Comisión del Cementerio discutirá la ocupación del tercer puesto de comisionado para el East Wilbraham Cemetery y la cobertura del sitio hasta que se llene el puesto. Otros temas incluyen una actualización de la subvención CPA, el puesto de gerente de negocios, actualizaciones de contacto de facturación y asignación de roles de oficiales.
- Actualización de la subvención CPA de parte de Natashia Ayres
- Actualización sobre el puesto de gerente de negocios
- Ocupación del tercer puesto de comisionado para el East Wilbraham Cemetery
- Actualizaciones al contacto de facturación o al Menard's Mowing
- Discusión sobre la asignación de los roles de Secretario, Tesorero y Presidente
Select Board
La Select Board revisará varias solicitudes de licencias para campamentos de verano y servicio de alcohol. La junta también está discutiendo proyectos de infraestructura, incluyendo actualizaciones de seguridad vial y la adjudicación de licitaciones de construcción. Otros elementos clave incluyen la adopción de metas para el año fiscal 2027 y un acuerdo de contrato sindical policial.
- Adjudicación de licitación para el Proyecto de Reemplazo de la Tubería Principal de Agua de Miller Street
- Firmar Memorando de Acuerdo con NEPBA Local 120 (CBA del Sindicato Policial)
- Audiencia pública para la Solicitud de Variación del Título 5 en 6 Hitching Post Lane
- Adjudicación de licitación para Compras de Materiales del DPW
- Licencias de alcohol de la Sección 14 para Fieldcrest Brewing Company en Fern Valley Farms
Board of Assessors
La agenda consiste solo en texto procedural estándar sin elementos específicos para discusión o decisión.
Board of Water Commissioners
La Junta de Comisionados de Agua revisará actualizaciones sobre el proyecto de reemplazo de la tubería principal de agua en Miller Street y el proyecto de alcantarillado CSX. También discutirán la facturación de agua/alcantarillado, dificultades/exenciones, y elementos de infraestructura como la Estación de Bombeo Brookmont y la inspección del tanque de Bartlett Court.
- Proyecto de reemplazo de tubería principal de agua en Miller St - actualización
- Proyecto CSX (alcantarillado) - actualización
- Acuerdo de hidrantes con el Departamento de Bomberos
- Inspección del tanque de Bartlett Court
- Planes de limpieza de hidrantes
HWRSD School Committee
El Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee votará sobre las actualizaciones al Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan y autorizará al superintendente a transferir fondos para cerrar el FY26. También discutirán y posiblemente votarán sobre un MOU respecto al acceso remoto a las cámaras de seguridad, realizarán terceras lecturas y votaciones sobre varias políticas, incluyendo las guías de AI, y votarán sobre la evaluación del superintendente. La reunión comienza con una recepción pública para jubilados.
- Votación sobre la actualización del Bullying Prevention and Intervention Plan
- Autorizar al superintendente a transferir fondos para cerrar el presupuesto del FY26
- Tercera lectura y posible votación sobre la política de guías de AI
- MOU respecto al acceso remoto a las cámaras de seguridad – discusión y posible votación
- Evaluación del superintendente – votación
Ambulance Advisory Board
La Ambulance Advisory Board discutirá solicitudes de exención pendientes y solicitudes por dificultades. Los asuntos anteriores incluyen actualizaciones de facturación. También hay nuevos puntos en la agenda. Parece ser una reunión de procedimiento rutinario sin decisiones importantes ni detalles financieros revelados.
- Revisión de solicitudes de exención
- Solicitudes por dificultades
- Asuntos anteriores: discusión de facturación
- Nuevos puntos del orden del día
Select Board
La Select Board se reunirá para aprobar un permiso temporal de camión de comida para un evento en Fountain Park. La mayor parte de la reunión se llevará a cabo en sesión ejecutiva para discutir asuntos de personal, negociación sindical y estrategia legal.
- Permiso temporal de camión de comida para Ferrindino Farms en Fountain Park (6/14/26)
- Estrategia de negociación colectiva con IAFF Local 1847
- Estrategia de litigio respecto a R and S Realty, LLC
Planning Board
La Junta de Planificación continuará una audiencia pública para una unidad de vivienda accesoria propuesta en 6 Hitching Post Lane hasta el 8 de julio. También revisarán un acuerdo de garantía de desmantelamiento de una instalación solar para GE Medical Systems, cancelarán una fianza de cumplimiento de 2024 y recibirán actualizaciones del proyecto. La junta elegirá funcionarios y discutirá la ocupación de un puesto de miembro asociado y el plan integral.
- Audiencia pública para ADU de 609 pies cuadrados en 6 Hitching Post Lane pospuesta al 8 de julio
- Acuerdo de garantía de desmantelamiento solar de GE Medical Systems (depósito bancario) en 651 Main Street
- Cancelación de la fianza de cumplimiento de 2024 para GE Medical Systems
- Reorganización anual: elección de Presidente, Vicepresidente, Secretario
- Discusión del borrador de la encuesta del plan integral
Hampden County Regional Retirement Board
La Junta Regional de Jubilaciones del Condado de Hampden votará sobre beneficios por discapacidad accidental para Anthony McGrath (Agawam), una audiencia de jubilación para Barry Syniec, y aprobará órdenes de pago por un total de más de $6.7 millones. También votarán para transferir $4 millones del fondo PRIT al mercado monetario, aprobar nuevas asignaciones de jubilación, y considerar solicitudes de jubilación de 13 personas de los municipios miembros.
- Votación sobre beneficios por discapacidad accidental para Anthony McGrath (Agawam)
- Reafirmar órdenes de pago: $34,141.50 de salario, $2,833.33 de compensación de la junta, $161,098.82 de reembolsos, $30,661.18 de gastos, $4,988,148.04 de asignaciones de jubilación, $1,523,449.62 de pagos 3(8)(c)
- Transferir $4,000,000 del fondo PRIT a la cuenta del mercado monetario
- 13 nuevas solicitudes de jubilación, incluyendo a Sheila McCandlish, Maureen Budrow, Jerome Mayou y otros
- Solicitudes de nuevos miembros para municipios como Agawam, Chester, East Longmeadow, Wilbraham y otros
Wilbraham Housing Authority
La junta escuchará el informe del director ejecutivo sobre mantenimiento que incluye poda de árboles y reemplazo de cercas en Pines, recertificación para MMC y vacantes (dos en MMC, dos unidades familiares en Pines). Los asuntos pendientes cubren múltiples proyectos financiados por HUD: ventanas y puertas, unidad de rehabilitación, ventiladores de baño, estacionamiento/pasillos, lote de asfalto trasero y reemplazo del techo de Ridgewood. Se votarán los informes del tesorero y las facturas.
- Poda de árboles y reemplazo de cercas en el desarrollo Pines
- Dos vacantes en MMC permanecen; dos unidades familiares en Pines vacantes
- Proyecto 339117: Ventanas y puertas en unidades familiares seleccionadas finalizando
- Proyecto 339128: Ventiladores de baño de MMC en diseño esquemático
- Proyecto 339131: Reemplazo del techo de Ridgewood en fase de planificación
HWRSD Superintendent Evaluation Subcommittee
El Subcomité de Evaluación del Superintendente se reúne para llevar a cabo una discusión sobre las evaluaciones del superintendente. No se detallan métricas específicas ni acciones de personal en la agenda.
- Discusión de las Evaluaciones del Superintendente
Playground & Recreation Commission
La Comisión de Parques y Recreación aprobará facturas, revisará informes de comités y discutirá financiamiento para diversas mejoras de parques, incluyendo el Spray Park y el equipo de Netplay.
- Factura de T-Mobile: $99.28
- Actualización del proyecto de caldera de Memorial School
- Comité de Béisbol: Nombrar tres nuevos miembros
- Proyectos: Spec Pond ($4,500), Pavilion Gutters ($1,626), Spray Park ($10,000)
- Proyectos: Netplay Bouncer ($18,320), YardRink ($4,500)
Conservation Commission
La Conservation Commission llevará a cabo una audiencia pública sobre una enmienda a una Order of Conditions para marcadores permanentes en 975 Stony Hill Road. También votarán sobre los Permisos de Caza de Ciervos 2026 y discutirán la eliminación de plataformas para árboles, un evento de disc golf en Crane Hill, y problemas de inundación en Whitford Place Pond.
- Audiencia pública para enmendar Order of Conditions en 975 Stony Hill Road
- Voto sobre Permisos de Caza de Ciervos 2026
- Discusión sobre el cierre del Red Bridge Hydro Dam Kayak Access Point
- Problema de inundación en Whitford Place Pond
- Order of Conditions para 792 Tinkham Road
HWRSD Negotiations Subcommittee
El Subcomité de Negociaciones del Comité Escolar Regional de Hampden-Wilbraham se reunirá en sesión ejecutiva para discutir la estrategia de negociación colectiva para los contratos de la Unidad A y la Unidad C. No se esperan decisiones públicas ni votos durante esta reunión.
- Sesión ejecutiva para discutir la estrategia para los contratos de HWEA Unidad A y Unidad C
Broadband Committee
El comité revisará el resultado de la reunión de la Select Board del 1 de junio de 2026 respecto al proyecto de banda ancha y comenzará una fase de investigación para identificar proveedores de servicios comerciales. Una sesión de lluvia de ideas establecerá objetivos y puntos de investigación. La reunión también incluye un Foro Abierto Ciudadano.
- Actualización del estado del proyecto de la reunión de la Select Board del 1 de junio de 2026
- Inicio de la fase de investigación de proveedores de servicios comerciales
- Sesión de lluvia de ideas sobre objetivos y puntos de investigación
- Citizen's Open Forum
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals se reúne para asistir a un taller conjunto con el Building Utilization Committee y otras comisiones municipales. La junta no escuchará casos individuales de zonificación durante esta sesión.
- Taller conjunto con Building Utilization Committee
Select Board
Esta reunión es un taller conjunto con el Building Utilization Committee. La agenda no enumera elementos específicos; en cambio, se refiere a la publicación separada del Building Utilization Committee para obtener detalles. Es principalmente una reunión de procedimiento.
Planning Board
Esta reunión es principalmente procedimental: el Planning Board asistirá a un taller con múltiples comités/comisiones del pueblo, convocado por el Building Utilization Committee. La agenda se remite a las publicaciones de ese comité para más detalles; no se enumeran decisiones específicas sobre uso de suelo o regulatorias.
- No se enumeran elementos específicos; la junta asiste a un taller conjunto sobre utilización de edificios
Building Utilization Committee
El Comité de Utilización de Edificios organizará un taller intercomités para discutir el uso de instalaciones y la planificación de capital, con la asistencia de varias juntas y comisiones municipales. La sesión es solo presencial e incluye un período de comentarios públicos.
- Sesión de taller intercomités
- Período de comentarios públicos (20 minutos)
- Reunión presencial en el Wilbraham Senior Center
- Asistencia de la Select Board, Finance Committee y Planning Board
- Discusión sobre uso de instalaciones y planificación de capital
Select Board
La Junta Selecta considerará ajustes a las tarifas de licencias de licor para agricultores y permisos de servicio, nombrará nuevos funcionarios de salud y abordará múltiples renuncias de la junta. También discutirán actualizaciones del comité de banda ancha y establecerán metas anuales.
- Nueva licencia de establecimiento de alimentos para Pan'e Dolcetti en 1964 Boston Road
- Consideración de cambios en las tarifas de licencias de licor para agricultores y permisos de servicio
- Cuatro renuncias del Comité de Finanzas efectivas en mayo/junio de 2026
- Nombramiento del Director de Salud Ryan Paxton y de la Inspectora de Salud Lily Juda
- Solicitud para incluir un puesto de la Comisión del Cementerio de 1 año en la boleta electoral municipal de 2027
Playground & Recreation Commission
La Comisión de Parques y Recreación revisará facturas que incluyen un cargo de $99.28 de T-Mobile, discutirá informes presupuestarios y escuchará actualizaciones de los comités. Los nuevos negocios incluyen decisiones de financiamiento para varios proyectos de recreación, como un Netplay Bouncer de $18,320, un Spray Park de $10,000 y una conexión de pozo de Spec Pond de $4,500. También nombrarán a tres nuevos miembros al Comité de Béisbol.
- Nombrar tres nuevos miembros al Comité de Béisbol
- Conexión de pozo de Spec Pond, $4,500
- Canaletas del pabellón, $1,626
- Proyecto Spray Park, $10,000 del Fondo Rotatorio de Recreación
- Netplay Bouncer, $18,320
HWRSD School Committee
El Comité Escolar de HWRSD votará sobre la reconsideración del presupuesto FY27. También votarán para ratificar el contrato de la Unidad A para negociación colectiva. Otros asuntos incluyen exhibiciones de estudiantes, calendario escolar y actualizaciones de políticas sobre directrices de IA y restricción física.
- Votación sobre la reconsideración del presupuesto FY27
- Votación para ratificar el contrato de la Unidad A (negociación colectiva)
- Discutir el bucle de automóviles de Soule Road con la Policía de Wilbraham
- Presentación del viaje a Islandia por el profesor de ciencias de MRHS
- Segunda lectura de la política de Directrices de IA
Building Utilization Committee
The Building Utilization Committee will review responses to a Request for Information (RFI) and discuss next steps. They will also finalize preparations for a cross-committee workshop scheduled for June 3rd.
- Review of RFI responses and next steps
- Final preparations for cross-committee workshop on June 3rd, 5PM at Wilbraham Senior Center
- Approval of past meeting minutes
- Citizens Open Forum
Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee
The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee will meet to review trail refurbishment and promotional materials. The session includes updates from liaisons and a site visit to the Thayer Brook/Easy Trail.
- Trail and webpage refurbishment
- Procurement of business cards and hats
- Discussion on trail street signs and bog bridges
- Review of Rice Field and rogue trails
- Committee hike on Thayer Brook/Easy Trail
The committee decided to postpone addressing rogue trails until fall by posting 'Do Not Enter' signs and filling them with branches. They also agreed to purchase hats and business cards for trail volunteers, with members contributing $20-$30 each. The committee accepted the resignation of longtime member Steve Lawson, who will remain as a liaison from the Minnechaug Land Trust.
- Approved minutes of May 26 meeting unanimously
- Delayed rogue trail mitigation until fall by posting signs and filling trails with branches
- Agreed to purchase hats and business cards for volunteers with $20-$30 personal contributions
- Accepted resignation of Steve Lawson as committee member, retaining him as liaison
Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a variance request to build a front porch at 5 Russell Road. They will also consider a motion to extend the operating permit for a dog training and boarding facility at 6 Blueberry Hill Road for an additional 30 days. The board will also approve minutes from previous meetings.
- Public hearing on variance (ZBA26-01) for a 240 sq ft front porch at 5 Russell Road
- Motion to extend dog training/boarding facility permit at 6 Blueberry Hill Rd (ZBA25-08) for 30 days
- Approval of minutes from August 21, 2025 and September 18, 2025
Wilbraham Housing Authority
The Wilbraham Housing Authority will vote on a low bid for renovation of unit 5 at Miles Morgan Court. The board will also consider a CFA amendment, sign off on fiscal year end financial statements, and approve CSC for project #339117. Updates include completed LEAN lighting, ongoing door/window project, and staffing vacancies.
- Low bid vote for project #339127: renovation of unit 5 Miles Morgan Court
- Amendment to CFA (Community Facilities Agreement)
- Sign off on Fiscal Year End Quarterly Financial Statement and Tenants Accounts Receivables
- CSC approval for project #339117
- Five vacancies at MMC, one at Pines, with maintenance work ongoing
Library Board of Trustees
The Wilbraham Library Board of Trustees will vote on the Strategic Plan, the staff survey, and the director evaluation. They will also elect new officers and discuss the MBLC site visit and space planning. Other business includes the library survey, internet and computer use policy, and staffing matters.
- Vote on Strategic Plan
- Vote on Staff Survey
- Director evaluation
- Election of new officers
- MBLC Site Visit next steps
HWRSD Policy Subcommittee
The HWRSD Policy Subcommittee will discuss and vote on a Memorandum of Understanding with Hampden and Wilbraham police departments regarding access to the district's security cameras. The committee will also vote on updates to eight school policies, including building access, bus driver training, surplus disposition, school choice, parent advisory councils, student restraint, and medication administration.
- Vote on MOU for police access to school security cameras
- Vote on policy ECAB: Access to Buildings and Grounds
- Vote on policy DN: Disposition of Surplus Items
- Vote on policy JKAA: Physical Restraint of Students
- Vote on policy JLCDC: Self-Administration and Self-Carry of Medications
Historical Commission
The Wilbraham Historical Commission will approve minutes from April 21 and hear updates on town cemeteries funding, the North Bridge historical site, and the Wilbraham Historic Inventory. They will also discuss an application from Marylou Fabbo/WHC and an EDC update. No major decisions or votes are anticipated beyond routine matters.
- Approve minutes of April 21, 2026
- Marylou Fabbo/WHC applicant
- Town Cemeteries funding
- North Bridge Historical Site
- Wilbraham Historic Inventory update
Select Board
The Select Board will discuss and decide on the future of the Village Center Project, reviewing documents from the Wilbraham Center Community Alliance and considering recommendations from the Economic Development Committee and Traffic Safety Team. The board will also consider a contract with the Springfield Water and Sewer Commission and reappoint special police officers.
- Approve contract with Springfield Water and Sewer Commission
- Reappoint Special Police Officers Mark Paradis & Lawrence Rich
- Consider liquor license fees for farmers and pouring permits
- Special alcohol service license for Fieldcrest Brewing at Fern Valley Farms on June 12
- Sewer abatements and treasury warrant signing
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on a continued Notice of Intent for construction of a single-family home and wetland restoration at 792 Tinkham Road, and on change requests for an Order of Conditions at 975 Stony Hill Road. Other business includes accepting a resignation, appointing a new voting member, and discussing the closure of the Red Bridge Hydro Dam Kayak Access Point.
- Public hearing: Unlimited Property Services - single-family home construction and wetland restoration at 792 Tinkham Road (continued from April 27)
- Public hearing: Mark Jurkowski - change requests for Order of Conditions regarding permanent markers at 975 Stony Hill Road
- Resignation of Commission Member Stoughton L. Smead
- Recognition of James Knittel as full voting member (term 5/11/26-6/30/28)
- Discussion: closure of Red Bridge Hydro Dam Kayak Access Point
Conservation Commission approved construction of a single-family dwelling and wetland restoration at 792 Tinkham Road, with enhanced vegetation. The public hearing was closed, and an Order of Conditions will be issued within 21 days. A request for alternative permanent markers at 975 Stony Hill Road was continued to June 8. Commission also approved minutes from April 27.
- Approved 792 Tinkham Rd project with wetland restoration (5-0, Colman recused)
- Continued 975 Stony Hill Rd permanent marker request to June 8, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of April 27, 2026 (unanimous)
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will review past meeting minutes and take next steps on the Proposed Village Center Pedestrian Access and Safety Plan. They will also discuss new initiatives, hear from citizens, and consider new membership.
- Next steps on Proposed Village Center Pedestrian Access and Safety Plan
- New initiatives discussion
- Citizens open forum
- New membership consideration
Select Board
The only item on this agenda is an executive session to discuss the reputation, character, or discipline of an individual. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Executive session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a)(1) to discuss an individual's reputation, character, or discipline
HWRSD School Committee
The committee will discuss outcomes of recent town meetings and potentially vote on the FY27 school budget. They will also vote on making the sick bank for organ donation retroactive to January 1, 2026. A public comment period is scheduled.
- Discussion and vote on making M.G.L. Chapter 149, Section 33E (Sick Bank for Organ Donation) retroactive to Jan 1, 2026
- Discussion of town meeting outcomes and possible vote on HWRSD FY27 budget
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will review prior meeting minutes, office budget, and invoices. They will discuss warrants, motor vehicle excise levy, solar PILOT, and Chapter 61B lien. New business includes FY2026 exemption final reports and abatements. Old business may include an executive session to discuss pending property tax appeals.
- FY2026 exemption final reports
- Motor vehicle excise levy 2026 #03
- Solar PILOT
- Chapter 61B lien
- Executive session for property tax appeals
The Board approved the Farm Valuation Advisory Commission's recommended 'Average' rating for FY2027 Chapter 61, 61A, and 61B land values. They also approved 77 motor vehicle abatements totaling $13,575.30 and denied 11 abatement applications. The Board unanimously approved the regular session minutes and signed various invoices and warrants.
- Approved FVAC 'Average' rating for FY2027 Chapter Land values (3-0)
- Approved FY2026 Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment #03 ($172,782.99) (unanimous)
- Approved FY2026 Solar PILOT ($51,084.00) (unanimous)
- Approved 77 motor vehicle abatements totaling $13,575.30 (3-0)
- Denied 11 motor vehicle abatement applications (3-0)
- Approved regular session minutes of April 7, 2026 (3-0)
- Signed invoices: Pitney Bowes $800, WB Mason $769.08 (unanimous)
- Signed Chapter 61B Lien and reviewed correspondence
Select Board
The Select Board will hold a regular meeting before the 2026 Annual Town Meeting. They will vote on a non-union COLA for FY27, a bid award for painting the Old Meeting House, and a food truck permit. They will also discuss town meeting articles and protocols. The board will appoint James Knittel to the Conservation Commission and accept a resignation.
- Annual food truck permit for Krazy Jake's (Stawco LLC)
- Bid award for Old Meeting House painting
- Vote on non-union COLA for FY27
- Appoint James Knittel to Conservation Commission through June 2028
- Accept resignation of Stoughton Smead from Conservation Commission and CPC
The Select Board approved a 3.5% cost-of-living adjustment for non-union employees for fiscal year 2027 in a 2-1 vote. The board also approved a food truck permit, a painting contract for the Old Meeting House, accepted a resignation from the Conservation Commission, and appointed James Knittel to fill the vacancy.
- Approved 3.5% non-union COLA for FY27 (2-1)
- Approved annual food truck permit for Krazy Jake's (3-0)
- Approved bid award for Old Meeting House painting (3-0)
- Accepted resignation of Stoughton Smead from Conservation Commission and CPC (3-0)
- Appointed James Knittel to Conservation Commission through June 30, 2028 (3-0)
Finance Committee
The Wilbraham Finance Committee will review and vote on any articles needed to finalize the FY2027 annual town budget. This meeting prepares the budget for the full Annual Town Meeting.
- Review and vote on articles to finalize FY2027 budget
Board of Water Commissioners
The Board of Water Commissioners will review updates on the Miller Street water main replacement project, discuss the budget and asset management program, and consider the Fire Department hydrant agreement. They will also address daily flow reports, billing updates, and hardship abatements.
- Miller Street water main replacement project update
- Budget review
- Fire Department hydrant agreement
- Brookmont Pump Station update
- Hardships/abatements
Building Utilization Committee
The Building Utilization Committee will review final suggested scenarios and report language for building use. They will also prepare for a workshop session, debrief recent community outreach and a joint meeting with the Select Board and Finance Committee, and discuss responses to a Request for Information.
- Review final suggested scenarios/report language
- Determine cross-committee presentation content and assign speakers
- Debrief Wilbraham Clean Up Day community table and survey questions
- Review outcomes from Select Board/Finance Committee joint meeting
- Discuss RFI responses and next steps
The Building Utilization Committee discussed four scenarios for municipal building use and planned a cross-committee presentation for June 3. They also reviewed a Community Pulse Survey and a CPA application for a boiler. Only procedural votes were taken: approving previous minutes and adjourning.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (6-0)
- Adjourned meeting (6-0)
Town Clerk's Office
This is a procedural meeting to test voting equipment and ballots for the upcoming Annual Town Election on May 16, 2026. No substantive decisions are being made.
- Testing voting machines and ballots for May 16 Annual Town Election
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a 609 sq ft accessory dwelling unit at 6 Hitching Post Lane and discuss draft decisions for a child care facility at 2 Crane Park Drive and a 120-foot cell tower at 540 Stony Hill Road. They will also consider a solar decommissioning agreement for GE Healthcare at 651 Main Street and an appointment regarding golf simulator signs at 757 Main Street.
- Public hearing: ADU at 6 Hitching Post Lane (609 sq ft)
- Draft decision: Licensed child care at 2 Crane Park Drive
- Draft decision: 120-ft cell tower at 540 Stony Hill Road (Vertical Bridge/Verizon)
- Solar facility decommissioning security agreement (GE Healthcare, 651 Main St)
- Golf simulator sign discussion for Caddy Shak at 757 Main St
Hampden County Regional Retirement Board
The Hampden County Regional Retirement Board will vote on several accidental disability applications for employees from Ludlow, Longmeadow, and Agawam. They will also approve warrants totaling over $5.6 million, including monthly retirement allowances of $4.99 million, and hear a presentation of preliminary actuarial results from SEGAL.
- Vote on accidental disability applications for Brian Shameklis, Teresa Turcotte, Logan Martel, Dale Lafayette, Barry Syniec
- Preliminary actuarial results presented by Lisa VanDermark from SEGAL
- Warrants: $41,567.87 salary, $2,833.33 board comp, $206,499.57 refunds, $46,550.97 expenses, $4,988,943.37 retirement allowances
- New retirement allowances paid on 4/30/2026 for six employees (e.g., Angela Kramer, David Handzel)
- Survivor benefits vote for Fely Scott (spouse of Kyle Scott, died 3/26/2026)
Advisory Board of Health
The Advisory Board of Health will discuss allocation of opioid settlement funds, regional health collaboration through EHSPHS, and whether to change from a town-operated health board to an independent board of health. They will also approve prior meeting minutes and hold open discussion.
- Opioid settlement funds continued discussion
- Establishment of independent Board of Health vs current structure
- EHSPHS collaborative and regional health matters
- Approval of minutes from 3/12/2026
- Committee open discussion
Select Board
The Select Board will hold a joint meeting with the Hampden Select Board to discuss the HWRSD Middle School Program and the HWRSD Regional Agreement. No other business is listed.
- Discussion of HWRSD Middle School Program
- Discussion of HWRSD Regional Agreement
Scantic Valley Regional Health Trust
The Scantic Valley Regional Health Trust Board will meet remotely to approve minutes from March and receive reports on the wellness program, treasurer's finances, and updates from Gallagher Benefit Services and other vendors. No major decisions or policy changes are expected.
- Approval of March 19, 2026 meeting minutes
- Wellness program report by Marcy Morrison
- Treasurer's report by Paul Pasterczyk
- Gallagher Benefit Services (GBS) reports
- Carrier and vendor reports
Select Board
The Select Board will hold continued public hearings on alcohol permits for Scantic River Brewery, including a farmers winery pouring permit and alteration of premises. They will also discuss the future of the Broadband Committee, review town meeting warrant and budget, and consider sewer abatements and contract awards for sewer pipe lining and intersection improvements. The meeting includes an executive session for labor negotiations and real estate.
- Continued public hearing for Scantic River Brewery farmers winery pouring permit
- Continued public hearing for alteration of premises to serve beer and wine
- Discussion on future of Broadband Committee
- Authorize sewer pipe lining service contract
- Contract award for Springfield Street at Stony Hill Road intersection improvements
Playground & Recreation Commission
The Playground & Recreation Commission will approve bills totaling over $18k, including payments to Noble and TCTC. They will receive budget reports for the General Fund and Revolving accounts. Updates on projects like the Spec Pond well connection, Pavilion gutters, and Spray Park are scheduled. The commission will also discuss seasonal summer employees and an OT waiver.
- Approve bills: Noble $10,045.38, John Devine $4,305.00, TCTC $3,460.00
- Discuss FY27 budget and FY26 budget
- Spec Pond well connection to main line project
- Spray Park project update
- Seasonal summer employees and overtime waiver
Playground & Recreation Commission
The commission will vote on bills totaling $17,909.66, including a $10,045 payment to Noble and $4,305 to John Devine. They will review FY26 and FY27 budgets and discuss projects such as connecting Spec Pond wells to the main line, installing pavilion gutters, and developing a spray park. A seasonal employee overtime waiver and a request for information on Memorial School are also on the agenda.
- Bills: Noble $10,045.38, John Devine $4,305.00, Toby's Tennis $3,460.00, T-Mobile $99.28
- Discuss Spec Pond well connection to main line
- Spray park project discussion
- Seasonal summer employee overtime waiver
- Memorial School request for information
Council on Aging
The Council on Aging will vote to approve previous meeting minutes and hear a director's report. Katie will provide an update on the Dementia Friendly Community initiative. The meeting will also address new business and set the next meeting date.
- Receive update on Dementia Friendly Community from Katie
HWRSD Policy Subcommittee
The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District Policy Subcommittee will hold an executive session to discuss security personnel and a memorandum of understanding with local police for access to school security cameras. They will then consider and potentially vote on a new policy for generative artificial intelligence guidelines.
- Executive session to discuss deployment of security personnel/devices and MOU on access to HWRSD security cameras with Hampden and Wilbraham police
- Discussion and possible vote on Generative AI Guidelines policy
Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee
The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee will discuss a Nipmuc ceremony at Cedar Swamp and updates on the Thayer Bog Bridge. They will also review trail maps, kiosks, signage, and the Jim Maurer Trail, along with upcoming field trips and liaison reports.
- Cedar Swamp Nipmuc Ceremony planning
- Thayer Bog Bridge update
- New maps, kiosks, in-trail signs, blazing, webpages update
- Jim Maurer Trail update
- Trail work, business cards, hats discussion
The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. Discussions covered rules for land donations, preservation of Nipmuc cultural sites, and trail maintenance logistics. No substantive decisions were made beyond procedural actions.
- Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
Select Board
The Select Board will hold public hearings for Scantic River Brewery's applications for a new winery pouring permit and alteration of premises to serve beer and wine. They will also interview a candidate for the Historical Commission, discuss the future of the Broadband Committee, and prepare for the Annual Town Meeting on May 11. Consent agenda items include numerous temporary alcohol licenses, food truck permits, and entertainment licenses for upcoming events.
- Public hearing: Scantic River Brewery, LLC – New Sec. 19B(N) Farmers Winery Pouring Permit
- Public hearing: Scantic River Brewery, LLC – Alteration of Premises for beer & wine (Sec. 19H)
- Discussion: Future of the Broadband Committee
- Approval of bid awards: Old Meeting House painting and Library chiller
- Review of school pickup lines traffic safety issues
Library Board of Trustees
The Wilbraham Library Board of Trustees will discuss and prepare for the FY28 budget, evaluate the library director, and review the third quarter budget. They will also discuss a library survey and update the Internet and Computer Use Policy. The meeting includes reports on the MBLC site visit and services updates.
- Director evaluation
- Preparing for FY28 budget
- Third quarter budget review
- Library survey discussion
- Internet and Computer Use Policy update
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on a single-family home at 48V Lake Drive and a continued Notice of Intent for construction and wetland restoration at 792 Tinkham Road. Other business includes updates on Thayer Brook bog crossing, Order of Conditions at 28 Mill Brook Drive, White Cedar Swamp sapling harvest, and discussions on memorials and beaver management.
- Public hearing: 48V Lake Drive - change to approved site plan for single-family home (6:00 PM)
- Public hearing: Unlimited Property Services, LLC, 792 Tinkham Road - Notice of Intent continued for home construction and wetland restoration (6:10 PM)
- Update on Thayer Brook bog crossing replacement
- Order of Conditions review for 28 Mill Brook Drive
- Discussion on 12 Mile Brook beavers/MESA filing
Historical Commission
The Wilbraham Historical Commission will consider applications for new members and review old business, including a proposed alteration of Crane Park and updates on historical markers. The meeting also covers a Fountain Park community event flag day.
- Review proposed alteration of Crane Park
- Old Stone Bridge marker update
- First Church meeting marker review
- Fountain Park community event flag day on June 24, 2026
- Applications from potential new members Marylou Fabbo and Bradley Gregory
The Wilbraham Historical Commission, in its advisory role, determined that the proposed alteration of Crane Park for parking or roadway is inconsistent with the town's historic character. The commission also declined participation in the Flag Day event at Fountain Park. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included updates on budget, a potential new member, and a paused stone bridge marker project.
- Approved March 24 minutes (unanimous)
- Determined Crane Park alteration inconsistent with historic character (advisory)
- Declined participation in Flag Day event at Fountain Park
- Paused Old Stone Bridge marker effort pending further planning
- Planned to meet with contractor for First Church Meeting marker placement
- Reviewed potential new member Bradley Gregory (no vote taken)
HWRSD School Committee
The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee will hear updates on reduction-in-force (RIF) notices, the strategic plan, and the MSBA building project. It will vote on a field trip to Sonny Place and a new badminton club at Minnechaug. The meeting ends with an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation.
- RIF notices update (potential layoffs)
- Executive session for collective bargaining and litigation strategy
- Donation of $1000 from Community Foundation of Western Mass to Green Meadows School library
- Donation of $3400 from Falcon Athletic Booster Club for buses and uniforms
- Vote on WMS field trip to Sonny Place in Somers, CT
Community Preservation Committee
The Community Preservation Committee will discuss prior fiscal year project updates and a Finance Committee review of Community Preservation Act articles. They will also consider a motion related to a boiler project, an article for The Times, hiring administrative support, and website updates. Annual decisions on committee roles and the community meeting plan are on the agenda.
- Finance Committee review of CPA articles
- Motion for boiler project
- Administrative support hire
- Website updates
- Annual decision on committee roles
Wilbraham Housing Authority
The Wilbraham Housing Authority will review March minutes and hear reports on completed bathroom and ongoing window projects. They will vote to approve certificates of completion for project #339116 and start the LEAN energy efficient lighting project. The board will also consider vacant unit screening and vote on invoices and the treasurer's report.
- Bathroom project completed at The Pines Development
- Window replacement project for family units underway (Project #339117)
- LEAN energy efficient lighting project starting April 14, 2026
- Certificates of substantial and final completion for Project #339116 to be approved
- Screening for vacant 2BR family unit and two elderly/disabled units
Select Board
The Select Board will consider consent agenda items including a food truck permit for Sweet Treats 413 and a roller skating rink license renewal. They will hold a public hearing on National Grid and Verizon pole locations on Tinkham Road, and discuss Granby's potential membership in the Wilbraham Regional Emergency Communications Center (WRECC). The board will also re-vote warrant articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting and review the Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan.
- Food truck permit for Sweet Treats 413 at Scantic Valley YMCA and Wilbraham Children's Museum
- Roller skating rink license renewal for Interskate 91 South on Boston Road
- Public hearing on National Grid and Verizon joint pole locations on Tinkham Road (continued from 3/30/2026)
- Discussion of Granby joining WRECC and negotiations with Hampden
- Re-vote of warrant articles for May 11 Annual Town Meeting
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee and Select Board will meet jointly to discuss and vote on FY27 budget matters. Key items include funding for the Assessors Overlay account and Information Technology budget for Microsoft 11 migration. They will also have an informational discussion on proposed excise tax legislation.
- Assessors Overlay FY27 Funding
- Information Technology Funding for Microsoft 11 Migration (FY26 & FY27)
- Proposed Excise Tax Legislation (informational discussion, no vote)
Conservation Commission
The commission will hold public hearings on two Notices of Intent: a single-family home and wetland restoration on Tinkham Road, and retaining wall replacement on Mill Brook Drive. They will also consider a $500 sponsorship for the Town Wide Clean Up Day and discuss various environmental projects including beaver management and bog restoration.
- Public hearing: Unlimited Property Services, LLC for home construction and wetland restoration at 792 Tinkham Road
- Public hearing: Nathan Moriarty for retaining wall replacement at 28 Mill Brook Drive
- Sponsorship request: $500 for Wilbraham Town Wide Clean Up Day
- Discussion on Thayer Brook replacement of small bog crossing
- Discussion on White Cedar Swamp cultural harvest of saplings
The Commission issued an Order of Conditions for a project at 28 Mill Brook Drive to replace retaining walls and a patio with a reduced scale and wetland restoration. The hearing for a new dwelling at 792 Tinkham Road was continued to April 27, 2026. Sponsorships for river water quality monitoring and a town-wide clean-up day were approved.
- Approved Order of Conditions for 28 Mill Brook Drive retaining wall/patio project (4-0)
- Continued hearing for 792 Tinkham Road single-family dwelling to April 27, 2026 (4-0)
- Approved minutes of March 16, 2026 (4-0)
- Approved C4R River Sampling support at previous years' amount plus $100 (4-0)
- Approved $500 sponsorship for Wilbraham Town Wide Clean Up Day (4-0)
- Approved annual Plowing the Community Garden event on May 2, 2026 (4-0)
Regional Emergency Communications Executive Board
The Regional Emergency Communications Executive Board will review the operating budget for the communications center and evaluate its performance. They will also discuss a proposal for the Town of Granby to participate in the regional system. Public comments will be heard before adjournment.
- Operating budget review
- Communications center performance review
- Granby participation discussion
- Public comments
Board of Water Commissioners
The Board of Water Commissioners will meet to review daily water flows, billing updates, and hardship abatements. Key agenda items include an update on the Miller Street water main replacement project, a budget review, and discussions on the Brookmont Pump Station and hydrant flushing standard operating procedure.
- Miller St. Water Main Replacement Project update
- Budget review
- Brookmont Pump Station discussion
- Hydrant Flushing SOP
- Water/Sewer Billing update
HWRSD Negotiations Subcommittee
The Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School Committee Negotiations Subcommittee will hold an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy for HWEA Unit A and Unit C contracts. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.
- Executive session to discuss strategy for HWEA Unit A contract negotiations
- Executive session to discuss strategy for HWEA Unit C contract negotiations
Economic Development Committee
The Economic Development Committee will hold a community information session on the proposed Village Center Pedestrian Access and Safety Plan. The meeting also includes a citizens open forum for public input.
- Community information session on Proposed Village Center Pedestrian Access and Safety Plan
The Wilbraham Economic Development Committee held a presentation by VHB on conceptual plans for Crane Park and Main Street improvements, including traffic calming, parking, and memorial area upgrades. No votes or decisions were taken; the meeting focused on sharing options and gathering public input.
Select Board
This meeting agenda is procedural: the Select Board will attend a Finance Committee meeting on April 8, 2026. No specific items are listed; refer to the Finance Committee posting for details.
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold two public hearings: a site plan approval for a child care facility at 2 Crane Park Drive and a special permit for a 120-foot monopole cell tower at 540 Stony Hill Road by Vertical Bridge/Verizon. The board will also discuss a solar facility decommissioning agreement for GE Healthcare at 651 Main Street and review planning goals.
- Public hearing on site plan approval for Little Ivy Learning Academy child care at 2 Crane Park Drive
- Public hearing on special permit for 120-foot Verizon cell tower at 540 Stony Hill Road
- Solar energy facility decommissioning performance security agreement for GE Healthcare at 651 Main Street
- Approval of minutes from September 24 and October 22, 2025
- Planning Board FY2026 goals and comprehensive plan discussion
Finance Committee
The Wilbraham Finance Committee will discuss and vote on budgets for OPEB and stabilization funds, and will vote on Annual Town Meeting warrant articles. They will also hear updates on Memorial School ADA trigger compliance, capital planning projects, and community preservation projects.
- Memorial School and ADA trigger update
- Capital planning projects review
- Community preservation projects review
- Vote on OPEB budget
- Vote on stabilization fund budget
Board of Assessors
The agenda text is garbled and unreadable. It likely contains only procedural items such as approvals and reviews of property assessments.
The Board approved the FY2026 motor vehicle excise tax commitment warrant for $420,064.15 and reappointed Christopher Keefe as Principal Assessor. They also authorized a printer purchase for $1,859.66 and approved minutes from prior meetings. In executive session, they approved 73 motor vehicle abatements totaling $13,665.06, denied 7 abatements, approved real estate exemptions worth $13,322.09 plus CPA credits, and granted one real estate abatement while denying another.
- Approved motor vehicle excise tax commitment #02: $420,064.15 (unanimous)
- Reappointed Christopher Keefe as Principal Assessor (3-0)
- Authorized printer purchase for $1,859.66 and toner (3-0)
- Approved Feb 17, 2026 minutes as written (2-0)
- Approved Mar 10, 2026 minutes as written (2-0)
- Approved 73 motor vehicle abatements totaling $13,665.06 (3-0)
- Denied 7 motor vehicle abatements (3-0)
- Approved real estate exemptions: $13,322.09 plus CPA $172.85 (3-0)
Select Board
The Select Board will consider the FY 2027 budget proposal, including a plan for the Memorial School boiler, and vote to reopen and close the Annual Town Meeting warrant. They will also hear the Police Chief's 2026 Hill Climb operations plan, discuss updates to the Regional Dispatch Agreement, and consider new part-time dispatcher hires.
- Police Chief Lennon presents 2026 Hill Climb Operations Plan and proposed parking bans
- FY 2027 Budget Proposal recap with Memorial School Boiler Plan
- Vote to reopen/close warrant for Annual Town Meeting on May 11, 2026
- Consideration of 2 new part-time dispatcher positions (pool from 13 to 15)
- Food truck permits for Hot Red Doggs LLC, Batch Inc., Pan'e Dolcetti, and Ferrindino Maple LLC
Playground & Recreation Commission
The Playground and Recreation Commission will approve bills including a $4,960 payment to Mary Ann Langone and a $99.31 T-Mobile charge. They will receive budget reports for General Fund and Revolving accounts. Committee reports cover Falcon Trail Race, softball field at Memorial School, and the Garvey Group agreement.
- Bills: Mary Ann Langone $4,960, T-Mobile $99.31
- Town of Wilbraham/Garvey Group Agreement under New Business
- Budget reports for General Fund and Revolving
- Falcon Trail Race update from F.O.R.
- Softball field and Memorial School updates from Community Preservation