Erving Select Board Considers Hazard Mitigation Plan, Infrastructure Contracts; Multiple Hiring Panels Convene
Erving's Select Board had its busiest stretch of recent weeks, with agendas calling for votes on the town's 2026 Hazard Mitigation Plan, multiple procurement contracts, and public hearings on a dangerous dog and a citation appeal. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, outcomes cannot be confirmed from the available record.
Select Board: Hazard Mitigation Plan and Procurement Votes
The Select Board scheduled a vote to adopt the Town of Erving Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026, which requires approval for submission to the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Also on the agenda were procurement votes for a Wacker Neuson EW65 wheeled excavator via MA State Contract, curbside solid waste collection, and agreements for the Elementary School Roof & HVAC Project with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The board also planned to discuss the Farley Bridge Project and a MassDOT reimbursement agreement.
A second Select Board agenda listed additional items: flooring replacement for the Senior & Community Center, an architectural proposal for the library roof, discussion of a State Revolving Loan Fund for the Erving Center Wastewater Treatment Plant, strategies to address speeding, appointments to town commissions, an interim treasurer, and a Hawkers & Pedlers permit application for Lelos Ice Cream.
A third Select Board meeting was set to hold two public hearings — one regarding a dangerous dog and one on an appeal of Citation #392 — plus review and approval of the Treasury Warrant and an executive session on personnel matters and past meeting minutes.
Board of Assessors: Northfield Mountain LLC Legal Counsel
The Board of Assessors planned to discuss hiring joint legal counsel with Northfield for negotiations regarding Northfield Mountain LLC, followed by an executive session on litigation strategy.
Personnel: Three Screening Committees Meet
Three preliminary screening committees convened in late June to begin hiring processes for key town positions:
- **Health Agent** (June 23): Select a chairperson, review draft interview questions and application materials, and hold an executive session to interview applicants.
- **Director of Information Technology** (June 24): Select a chairperson, review IT Director interview questions and applicant materials, with an executive session for candidate screening.
- **Town Treasurer** (June 25): Select a chairperson, review interview questions and application materials, with an executive session to consider applicants.
Other Boards and Commissions
The Board of Library Trustees (June 22) held a regular meeting covering minutes, the director's report, facility management, finances, the Friends report, policies, and strategic planning.
The Cemetery Commission (June 24) reviewed letters of interest and discussed a buyback letter, with other business as needed.
Coming Up
- **July 7 — Cemetery Commission**: Plot buy-back direct mailing, cemetery regulation changes, new cemetery status, software update, and chair election.
- **July 7 — Conservation Commission**: Battery storage introduction at the Paper Mill site, a site visit for the River Road Solar Project, a request for determination of applicability for sewage treatment plant dryer equipment, continued discussion on a local wetlands bylaw, vernal pool designations, and officer elections.
- **July 7 — Historical Commission**: Water tower demolition proposal in Erving Center, demolition delay by-law discussion, historic building survey update, and 2026 grants update.
- **July 8 — Franklin County Technical School Committee**: MSBA update on a potential building project and public outreach plans.
- **July 9 — Museum Committee**: 2026-27 budget redistribution, Pearl B. Care Building updates, revised museum policies, and records preservation.
Earlier weeks
- week of 2026-06-29 — Select Board weighs hazard plan, school roof project, and trash contract
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