Warren Selectmen Consider Appointments, Grants; Health Board Eyes Tobacco Rules
The Warren Board of Selectmen was scheduled to act on a slate of appointments, grants, and contracts at its June 23 meeting, one of several town boards that advanced business without immediate public accounting of votes, as minutes were not yet published.
Board of Selectmen – June 23
The board was set to vote on appointing Terrance Lanier and Robert Kelleher to the Council on Aging, and Kathleen Odiorne to the Board of Registrar. Two state grants were on the agenda for acceptance: $2,750 from the Department of Conservation and Recreation for the Fire Department, and $8,010 from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency for Emergency Management—both requiring a local match. Contract amendments for the Cutter Park Design Improvement project with GZA and the River/Central Street project with Waterfield Design awaited authorization. The selectmen also expected to approve $500 reimbursement payments each to Quaboag Youth Baseball and Basketball, and a $1,000 trust request for baseball. Other business included discussion of correspondence.
Board of Health – June 24
The Board of Health held a public hearing on proposed regulations for the sale of tobacco and vape products. The new rules would cover permits, cigar pricing, a blunt wrap ban, and restrictions on nicotine pouches. The board planned to vote afterward, though no outcome was immediately available. Two appointments through Mill Town Shared Services were on the table: Caitlin Hertz as Regional Public Health Nurse and Lizzy Ortiz as Community Health Advocate. Members also discussed contracted health inspector applicants, permit renewals, and a universal waste shed at the transfer station.
Community Development Advisory Committee – June 24
CDAC received informational updates on state programs, including the Community One Stop for Growth Program, Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness initiative, and Green Communities certification. Progress reports on Community Development Block Grant funds for fiscal years 2022 through 2025 were reviewed. No policy votes were taken.
Cemetery Commission – June 25
The commission planned to encumber funds for crack sealing of asphalt in Pine Grove and for tree trimming, removal, and cleanup. A budget review was also on the agenda.
Sewer Commission – June 25
The Sewer Commission was scheduled to consider a connection permit for 109 East Road, submitted by Lone Oak Enterprises, LLC. Other items included replacing a rooftop air conditioning unit at the wastewater treatment plant, a sludge hauling bid, FY2026 sewer fee abatement requests, and construction of six duplex houses on Cemetery Road. General plant maintenance and sludge inspection updates were also expected.
Coming up
The Finance Committee meets July 6 to review and possibly vote on line-item transfers. On July 8, the Conservation Commission will hold public hearings for a Notice of Intent on Carl Street and for Cemetery Road and Maple Street, plus public meetings for Road Drainage Assessments on Hillside Avenue and Pulaski Street/Cottage Street.
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