Town Council agenda features water rates, housing trust, while ZBA considers variances
The Randolph Town Council this week considered a package of fiscal measures, including public hearings on FY2027 water and sewer rates and a proposal to create an Affordable Housing Trust. Official votes and decisions were not available as of press time, as meeting minutes had not been published.
Town Council
At its June 22 session, the council held public hearings on the FY2027 water and sewer rates and enterprise budget, and on the Community Preservation budget (CO 2026-045). The agenda also called for votes on a transfer from the Water Stabilization fund to support rates (CO 2026-048) and on an application for a MassDEP Clean Water Trust State Revolving Loan (CO 2026-044). An ordinance amendment to establish an Affordable Housing Trust (CO 2026-058) was introduced for referral. The council also scheduled the appointment of a Treasurer Collector.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Two variance requests were heard on June 23. Fenelon Frantz sought a 3.1-foot side-yard setback variance from the 15-foot requirement at 6 FB Merrick Circle. ACL 35 Wilmarth Rd LLC requested a frontage variance at 35 Wilmarth Road, where the lot has 60 feet of frontage instead of the required 100 feet. The board’s decisions were pending.
Housing Authority
On June 24, the Housing Authority agenda included final completion approvals for the Decelle Drive Paving Project and the Elderly Drive Roof Replacement Project, along with an update on the Sunshine Avenue Master Meter Electrification Project. The board also planned to approve May 2026 expenses and review the June 2026 vacancy report.
Licensing Board
The Licensing Board met July 1 and held public hearings on a manager change for Outback Steakhouse at 45 Mazzeo Drive and a Class II license request at 641 N Main Street. Members continued discussions on municipal code amendments for mobile food vendors and short-term rentals.
Community Preservation
On June 25, the Community Preservation Committee reviewed funding applications for several historic preservation and accessibility projects, including the Stetson Hall gutter project, Stetson Hall ADA entrance, a full historic preservation effort at Stetson Hall, a Town Hall preservation and restoration project, and a proposal from Trinity Episcopal Church.
Other town business
The Town Council’s Resolutions and Proclamations Subcommittee met June 25 to discuss a resolution supporting Massachusetts Medicare for All legislation (2026-008) and a resolution exploring Grandmothers’ Village use of the former Lyons School property (2026-009). The School Committee Policy Subcommittee reviewed 18 policies covering school-community relations, non-custodial parents’ rights, and facility use. The Disabilities Commission nominated officers June 23, while the Conservation Commission addressed ongoing business with Stantec Consulting Service and Blue Hills Transportation Realty.
Health-related boards also gathered. The Board of Health’s Norfolk County 5 East Coalition looked ahead to its FY27 workplan, and the opioid prevention coalition reviewed scholarship programs and sober-living proposals. The Board of Health also updated housing inspections and the town’s Trash & Recycle Guide.
Coming up
The Board of Registrars meets July 7 to vote on a recommendation to the Town Council for in-person early voting for the September 1, 2026 State Primary. On July 13, the Redevelopment Authority will resume talks on possible funding sources for redevelopment and a review of the original redevelopment plan.
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