Heath boards eye salt shed contract, wetland report, and tax criteria in late-July meetings
Several Heath town boards met in the final week of July, with agendas covering a proposed salt shed retaining wall contract, a wetland impact report for a conservation parcel, and a review of property tax deferral criteria. Minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so the items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action — not confirmed outcomes.
Select Board — July 28
The Select Board's agenda included a vote on a contract with W. R. Hillman, LLC for the Heath Salt Shed Retaining Wall, including a commencement date. Also on the agenda:
- Discussion of National Grid's 3-phase project, including complaints and smart meters.
- Review and sign FY '27 memoranda of understanding with the Franklin County Solid Waste Management District.
- Approve FY '27 agreements for FCSO Regional Animal Control & Dog Shelter Services.
- Vote on a new IRS mileage reimbursement rate of 76 cents per mile.
The salt shed contract is the most consequential item on the agenda in dollar and infrastructure terms, though no contract amount was listed in the provided agenda summary.
Conservation Commission — July 28 and July 30
The Conservation Commission met twice during the week. Both meetings listed a review and vote on the "Wetland Impact Evaluation Report for Shapiro Conservation Parcel/Burnt Hill-Catamount Trail" by Fleetwood Environmental Solutions. The July 30 agenda specifically listed a vote on the report.
Both agendas also included approval of past meeting minutes, a consultant's report, and the chairman's report.
Board of Assessors — July 29
The Board of Assessors' agenda included approval of the 2026 Motor Vehicle Commitment #4, along with real estate and motor vehicle lists. The board also planned to:
- Review current Clause 18 criteria, with a possible vote to amend. (Clause 18 relates to property tax exemptions for certain categories of taxpayers.)
- Review Clause 18A deferral information.
- Receive an update on the Davenport land purchase involving two parcels: Map 236, Lot 5 and Map 229, Lot 9.
What residents should know
Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, it is not yet possible to confirm which items were voted on, what the vote tallies were, or whether any items were postponed. Residents seeking confirmed outcomes should watch for posted minutes from the Select Board, Conservation Commission, and Board of Assessors.
Coming up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days (through August 17, 2026). Residents are encouraged to check the town's official postings for any meetings added after this roundup was prepared.