Select Board, Finance Committee Eye Budget Transfers and Water Main Contract
The Wilbraham Select Board and Finance Committee were scheduled to review several midyear budget transfers and the signing of a contract for the Miller Street Water Main Replacement Project during a joint meeting on June 29, according to the meeting agenda. No minutes were available by press time, leaving the outcomes of those discussions unconfirmed.
Budget Transfers and Water Infrastructure
The agenda for the June 29 Finance Committee session listed three financial items: a reserve fund transfer for snow and ice operations, intra-departmental transfers for the Recreation and Assessors departments, and an inter-departmental transfer from Police to Dispatch. The committee also planned to review an independent audit opinion and discuss the upcoming FY27 budget process and FY28 planning.
At the same meeting, the Select Board was set to consider signing a contract for the Miller Street Water Main Replacement Project. The board also had licensing requests on its docket, including a Section 14 license for Fieldcrest Brewing Company, entertainment licenses for the Fountain Park Summer Concerts, and food truck permits for Taylor Spring Farm LLC at Minnechaug Regional High School. Authorization to hire a full-time dispatcher was also listed.
Health Department Structure Under Discussion
The Advisory Board of Health met on June 24 to discuss a proposal for an independent Board of Health, contrasting it with its current organizational structure. The agenda also included updates on Eastern Hampden Shared Public Health Services and opioid settlement funds. No minutes were published by the end of the week.
Building Use and Recreation
The Building Utilization Committee’s June 25 agenda centered on a cross-committee workshop, Hampden-Wilbraham Regional School District middle school planning, and the status of the Country Club of Wilbraham lease. The committee also planned next steps for a Request for Information on select town properties and a timeline for presentations to the Select Board.
The Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee on June 30 was scheduled to hear about a Boy Scout project to improve Sunrise Peak Trail, along with broader trail refurbishment discussions. Farewell remarks were planned for three departing members.
Other Meeting Activity
The Broadband Committee’s June 24 meeting was canceled. The Economic Development Committee that same day intended to review progress on the Village Center Pedestrian Access and Safety Plan and discuss new economic initiatives. The Cemetery Commission meeting on June 30 was also canceled. The Library Board of Trustees on June 30 planned to review public survey results and updates on its Strategic Plan and Space Study.
Coming Up
The Select Board meets again on July 6 with public hearings on National Grid electric conduit and joint pole locations at Oldwood Road, Southwood Road, and Ridge Road. The board will also consider temporary food truck permits for Kona Ice and Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee, authorization to conduct a police sergeant promotional process, and recruiting a firefighter/paramedic.
On July 8, the Planning Board will hold a continued public hearing for a 609-square-foot accessory dwelling unit at 6 Hitching Post Lane. Other agenda items include a golf simulator sign at 757 Main Street, a release of covenants for an ADU at 947 Main Street, a beekeeping discussion, and an update on YMCA pickleball courts.
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