Uxbridge Select Board Set to Vote on PACE Energy Program, Land Sales, and Library Parking Lot Transfer
Uxbridge's Select Board was scheduled to take up several consequential items at its July 27 meeting, including a vote on joining the PACE Massachusetts energy program, a notice of intent to sell 70 Chocolog Road for residential use, and discussion of transferring the library parking lot land to the town. Minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.
Select Board — July 27
The agenda listed votes on joining PACE Massachusetts, a property-assessed clean energy financing program, and on a notice of intent to sell forestry land at 70 Chocolog Road for residential use. The board was also set to discuss transferring the library parking lot land, with access easements, to the Town of Uxbridge. Other items included WRAP funds (discuss/possible vote), the Hecla Street Bridge (discuss), and board appointments. David Moriarty was listed for appointment to the Board of Library Trustees.
Board of Library Trustees — July 27
Trustees were scheduled to interview Dave Moriarty for a one-member seat opening, vote on the candidate, and discuss the proposed transfer or gift of the library parking lot land, with access easements, to the town.
Conservation Commission — July 20
A public hearing was scheduled under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act (MGL Ch. 131, Sec. 40) on a Notice of Intent filed by EBT Environmental Consultants on behalf of Stephen & Angela Loveless. The proposal covers site grading for a driveway expansion, a porch addition with stairs, and two retaining walls within the 100-foot buffer zone of a bordering vegetated wetland at 116 Hunter Road (Map 24, Parcel 1856).
Planning Board — July 22
The board was set to hold an executive session on litigation strategy for ZPB 2020-029 LLC v. Uxbridge Planning Board (Land Court Docket No. 26M/SC00009). General business included an ANR plan for 235-241 Mendon Street, a sign permit at 755 Quaker Highway, a status update on Cobblers Knoll, a possible zoning violation at 14 R Quaker Highway, and a discussion with possible vote on proposed amendments to Subdivision Rules and Regulations.
Board of Health — July 22
The agenda included appointing a health inspector and receiving updates on housing, food, and nuisance inspections. Grant updates covered the Blackstone Valley Partnership for Public Health shared service grant — funding a regional health inspector, community health educator, epidemiologist, and community health worker — plus MVP2.0, MVP action, and DEP recycling grants.
Public Safety Committee — July 21
Residents requested "Slow" or "Traffic entering on right" signs on West River Road near Pouts Lane and Route 16, plus completion of the sidewalk connection from Pouts Lane to Route 16. Another request asked that the Laurel Street bridge be fixed for two-way traffic or marked "One Way Only." The committee was also to receive an update on secondary egress from the high school.
School Committee — July 20
The committee was scheduled to consider field trips for Uxbridge High School students, including a two-day trip to New York and the All New England Chorus Festival in Plymouth, NH. A superintendent evaluation and liaison reports were also listed, with possible executive sessions for collective bargaining or litigation.
Other Meetings
The Historical Commission met July 23 to reorganize and review prior business; no specific decisions were listed. The Virginia Blanchard Scholarship Committee was set to review the 2026 scholarship application, vote on proposed changes, and review the scholarship fund account. The 300th Anniversary Committee's July 22 meeting was cancelled; planned items included a wrap-up bonfire, 300th merchandise, and a Legends & Lantern event. The Select Board held an August 1 workshop to review the Town Manager and set performance goals.
Coming Up
- **Conservation Commission — Aug. 3:** Wetland compliance reviews for DEP files #312-1183 (63/67 Homeward Avenue) and #312-1062 (619 Quaker Highway); continued items include NOI 312-1200 at 25 Brown Terrace and the FY26 SWM-12 Evan Place stormwater permit at 103 Granite St. Also: a Request for Determination for tree removal and shed construction at 35 Mountainview Road.
- **Zoning Board of Appeals — Aug. 5, 6:00 PM:** Public hearing on a special permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 575 Hazel Street (Residential A Zone, Map 22, Parcel 0597), applicant Dale Bangma.
- **Select Board — Aug. 10, 6:30 PM:** Public hearing on an amended all-alcohol license for Retail Beverage Partners Uxbridge, Inc. at 250 South Main Street, involving a change in stock ownership and officers/directors. At 6:40 PM, a hearing on VFW Post 1385's amended Club All Alcoholic Beverages On-Premises License at 13 Cross Road, adding outdoor consumption areas and revising Sunday hours.
- **Historical Commission — Aug. 13:** Election of a vice chair and discussion of a proposed monument's design and vendor options.