Ludlow meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Ludlow trustees award $122K road retreatment contract; water commission tackles unpaid bills

The Ludlow Village Trustees awarded a $122,249.25 contract to Fuller Paving for summer road retreatment on West Hill and Pleasant Street, the most significant decision from recent town meetings. The board also reviewed delinquent utility accounts and discussed a possible road closure. In separate action, the Water Commission approved minutes and discussed unpaid bills.

Road retreatment contract

At its Aug. 4 meeting, the Village Trustees awarded the retreatment bid to Fuller Paving for $122,249.25, covering West Hill and Pleasant Street. The board also reviewed aged receivables, reporting current billings of $500,339.45 and overdue amounts of $39,039.24, with interest and penalties set to begin next week. Trustees discussed making Prospect Street a dead end and the possible sale of the Gill Terrace property, but no decision was made on either item. The board also noted that the Select Board had approved an entertainment permit for Off the Rails LLC with the condition that music stops by 10:00 p.m.

Water Commission actions

The Ludlow Water Commission, meeting Aug. 4, approved the July 7, 2026 minutes as corrected (unanimous). The commission discussed the aged receivables report, noting $75,000 total due, with $18,406 over 120 days, and planned to send disconnect notices. The Thompson Avenue water main replacement project is underway, with a new 8-inch line being installed. A request from Walter Siegordner regarding a property sale was tabled for further research and possible joint meetings. The next regular meeting is set for Sept. 1 at 5:15 p.m.

Other recent meetings

The Ludlow Select Board held a regular meeting on Aug. 3, but the agenda was routine and no decisions were recorded; minutes have not yet been published. Items on the agenda included a possible license for Terra Italian Steakhouse, an entertainment permit for Off the Rails LLC, bids for a 2026 Compact Track Loader and a revised Streambank Stabilization Project at 35 Route 100 South, and the FY26 budget closeout. The Water Commission also met Aug. 4 to consider a request from 10 Mill Street to relinquish one of its two allocated residential units; that item was on the agenda but no decision was reported.

Coming up

• **Aug. 17 (today):** The Selectboard holds a special meeting to review a license for Terra Italian Steakhouse, award a bid for the revised Streambank Stabilization Project at 35 Route 100 South, and continue the FY26 budget closeout.
• **Aug. 18:** The Planning Commission will review town zoning updates with Martha Harrison from MARC, discuss town plan updates, and receive updates on the Better Connections Grant.

Ludlow trustees award $122K road work; water commission tackles unpaid bills

The Ludlow Village Trustees awarded a $122,249.25 contract to Fuller Paving for summer road retreatment on West Hill and Pleasant Street, the most consequential decision from the past week's meetings. The Water Commission also approved minutes and discussed unpaid utility bills, while the Select Board reviewed bids without making awards.

Village Trustees award summer road work

At its Aug. 4 meeting, the Ludlow Village Trustees awarded the summer retreatment bid to Fuller Paving for $122,249.25, covering West Hill and Pleasant Street. The board also reviewed aged receivables, reporting current billings of $500,339.45 and overdue amounts of $39,039.24, with interest and penalties set to begin next week.

The trustees discussed making Prospect Street a dead end, with the manager to contact a year-round resident, and considered a possible sale of the Gill Terrace property, but no decision was made until the board gives direction.

Separately, the Select Board approved an entertainment permit for Off the Rails LLC with the condition that music stops by 10:00 p.m.

Water Commission addresses unpaid bills, Thompson Ave project

The Ludlow Water Commission, meeting Aug. 4, approved the July 7, 2026 minutes as corrected (unanimous). It discussed the aged receivables report, noting $75,000 total due with $18,406 over 120 days, and planned to send disconnect notices.

The Thompson Avenue water main replacement project is underway, with a new 8-inch line being installed. The commission tabled a property sale request from Walter Siegordner for further research and a possible joint meeting. The next regular meeting is set for Sept. 1 at 5:15 p.m.

Select Board reviews bids, no decisions

At its Aug. 3 regular meeting, the Ludlow Select Board reviewed bids for a 2026 Compact Track Loader (Highway) and a Streambank Stabilization Project at 35 Route 100 South, but did not award them. The board also considered an entertainment permit for Terra Italian Steakhouse and discussed the FY26 budget closeout.

Board of Civil Authority hears property tax grievances

The Board of Civil Authority held hearings July 29–31 to consider property tax grievances from owners who appealed their assessments. Five appellants were scheduled each day, with hearings continuing until all were heard. The proceedings were quasi-judicial and not policy-making. Appellants included Alfred Gates, Pauale Oliveri, Michael Posner, Jane Callanan, Ari Bousbib, Black River Amato, Patricia Archambault, Anne Wingate, Ghia Farm in Ludlow LLC, Hot Tub Time Machine LLC, and others.

Coming up

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