Select Board weighs hazard plan, school roof project, and trash contract
The Erving Select Board’s late-June meetings were stacked with infrastructure votes, personnel screenings and public hearings, though official minutes had not been released by midweek. On June 29, the board was set to act on a hazard-mitigation plan, multiple procurement contracts, and a school-building project, while several screening committees interviewed candidates for key town positions.
Select Board tackles hazard plan, excavator, solid waste and school roof
The board and Water Commissioners on June 29 were scheduled to vote on adopting the Town of Erving Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026, a prerequisite for submission to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency and FEMA. Also on the agenda were three procurement votes: a Wacker Neuson EW65 wheeled excavator through a state contract, a curbside solid-waste collection contract, and agreements with the Massachusetts School Building Authority for the elementary school roof and HVAC project.
Discussion items included strategies to address speeding and pursuing a State Revolving Loan Fund loan for the Erving Center Wastewater Treatment Plant clarifier project. The board also expected to handle appointments to town commissions and an interim treasurer.
A follow-up meeting on June 30 added two public hearings—a dangerous dog and an appeal of Citation #392—along with a Treasury Warrant review and an executive session on personnel matters. No vote tallies or contract dollar figures were available as minutes were not yet published.
Personnel screening committees interview for three posts
Three preliminary screening committees met in late June to begin filling vacancies. On June 23, the Health Agent committee selected a chair, reviewed interview questions and candidate materials, and held an executive session to interview applicants. The next day, a committee for the Director of Information Technology followed the same sequence. A Treasurer screening committee met on June 25 to similarly review applicants in closed session. No hiring decisions were announced.
Board of Assessors eyes joint legal strategy
The Board of Assessors on June 29 discussed hiring joint legal counsel with Northfield for negotiations involving Northfield Mountain LLC, before moving into an executive session to discuss litigation strategy.
Coming up
Meetings worth attending in the next two weeks include:
- **Conservation Commission (July 7):** Introduction of a battery storage project at the Paper Mill site, a site visit for a River Road Solar Project, and continued talks on a local wetlands bylaw. The commission will also elect officers.
- **Historical Commission (July 7):** Discussion of a proposed water tower demolition in Erving Center and further review of a demolition delay by-law.
- **Franklin County Technical School Committee (July 8):** Update from the Massachusetts School Building Authority on a potential building project and planning for public outreach.
- **Museum Committee (July 9):** Budget redistribution for the 2026-27 fiscal year, a National Grid bill, and updates on the Pearl B. Care Building.
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