Hubbardston meeting roundup: School contracts, cemetery repairs, wetland hearings on tap

Hubbardston boards and committees held a busy stretch of meetings from June 22 through July 3, with agendas covering cemetery upkeep, septic permits, school union contracts, and town finances. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, the items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action, not confirmed outcomes. Readers should consult official minutes once released for final votes and dollar figures.

School Committee set to ratify three union contracts

The Quabbin Regional School Committee's June 29 agenda called for ratifying contracts for the School District Office Association, Paraprofessionals, and Teachers, each running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. A Memorandum of Understanding for Nutrition Professionals was also listed for ratification. The agenda included a request for executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy. A separate Quabbin Collective Bargaining Subcommittee meeting on June 23 was scheduled to enter executive session for bargaining strategy, with no other substantive items listed.

Select Board: FY 26 finances, audit, and interim Town Administrator

The Select Board's June 25 agenda included an FY 26 end-of-year financial update, the FY 25 annual audit, and a discussion of the interim Town Administrator position. A consent agenda covered minutes, resignations, and appointments. The board was also scheduled to consider a one-day alcoholic beverages license for Seven Saws Brewing.

Cemetery Commission focuses on repairs and maintenance

The Cemetery Commission met or scheduled meetings on June 22, June 29, and July 3. Agendas repeatedly listed Brookside garage repairs, Forest Hill fence work, and repair of stones damaged by auto accidents at Forest Hill and Pine Grove. Purchases of fertilizer, lime, and enzymatic cleaner were listed, along with installation of corner posts to prevent errant driving. A June 29 agenda included a proposal from a volunteer to construct signs for three cemeteries. A July 3 field trip was planned to inspect Brookside, Rural Glen, Evergreen, and Pine Grove cemeteries, with no formal votes scheduled.

Board of Health reviews septic tests and permits

The June 23 Board of Health agenda listed Title 5 and perc tests for seven properties: 111 Hale Rd, 65 Old Boston Tpke, 96 Old Princeton Rd, 91 Hale Rd, 9 Thompson Rd, 44 Underwood Rd, and 96 Old Westminster Rd. Permits on the agenda included a well at 65 Old Boston Tpke, a one-day food permit for Rietta/Chickie's on July 12, a disposal system at 3 Mare Meadow Lane, and a certificate of compliance for 41 Main St. An installers permit for Ronald Spraske was listed, along with a request to investigate a possible unhoused individual near Mt Jefferson and Malone Roads.

Community Preservation, Open Space, and Planning

The Community Preservation Committee's June 25 agenda included a Habitat for Humanity representative discussing affordable housing ideas and discussion of potential CPA funding for the First Meeting House. The Open Space Committee listed a Mass Trail Grant status update of $2,700, Scout Trail hardening, bridge material invoices for Gates Hill and Mill Pond, OHRV deterrence discussion, and hay contract discussions. The Planning Board met June 24 for reorganization and again July 1 to review an ANR filing for the Ortolino property on Thompson Road.

Other boards

The Agricultural Commission's June 24 agenda included a Town Fair report, a proposed farm accessory bylaw, Farm to School Day planning, and a Farm Emergency town plan review. Library Trustees met June 26 to review construction quotes for lower level renovations and updates on the RFP process.

Coming up

• **Conservation Commission, July 7:** Two public hearings under the Wetlands Protection Act — a Request for Determination of Applicability for Colton Prentiss to remove dead, diseased, or hazardous pine trees, and a Notice of Intent for Stanley Suchocki to build a new single-family dwelling and utilities on Birches Road (Map 3 Lot 1A). Also listed: an update and enforcement order for 20 Kruse Rd and review of forest cutting plans.
• **Planning Board, July 7:** Board reorganization and the Ortolino ANR plan on Thompson Rd.
• **Council on Aging, July 15:** Review of secretary and treasurer reports, outreach efforts, and senior programming.

Earlier weeks

• week of 2026-06-29 — School contracts on table as town boards tackle infrastructure, land use

Generated from official meeting agendas and minutes — every underlying document is linked from the city page. Read the primary source before you rely on a detail.