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A public hearing on a stormwater and land disturbance permit for the Woodlands Subdivision is scheduled but will be continued to the July 13, 2026 meeting. This permit review relates to how development activity on the subdivision handles rainwater runoff. No decision is expected June 15.

Coming up for vote on June 15 is a contract with engineering firm Weston & Sampson to complete a Phase II Letter of Map Revision (LOMR), which is a formal request to FEMA to update the official flood zone maps for parts of Millis. Updated flood maps can affect whether homeowners are required to carry flood insurance.

Coming up for a vote on June 15, the board will consider approving the use of Chapter 90 funds — state money specifically designated for local road improvements — for road paving projects in FY2027. Approval allows the town to proceed with planned paving work. The specific roads to be paved are not listed in the agenda.

Coming up for a vote on June 15, the board will consider approving a license for a food pantry to use the first floor of the town-owned building at 64 Exchange Street. The board will also separately discuss and possibly vote on what to do with the second floor of the same building. This affects how a town-owned property is used by the community.

The Board will discuss and possibly vote on its draft goals for fiscal year 2027. These include producing a balanced budget, funding the school resource officer from taxation, road and sidewalk programs, starting talks on an additional PFAS water treatment plant, buying more sewer capacity, and working toward affordable housing in town. Coming up for discussion/vote on June 1.

The Board will review and approve the water and sewer charges to be collected from residents. The packet includes a May 2026 commitment of $2,668.91 and a 4th-quarter quarterly bill run commitment with a grand total of $984,878.29. Coming up for approval on June 1.

The board will discuss and vote on its official goals for Fiscal Year 2027. These goals typically guide town priorities and spending decisions for the coming year. This is coming up for a vote on June 1.

The board will review and potentially approve a water and sewer commitment, which typically involves authorizing billing or rate charges to property owners. This item is coming up for a vote on June 1 and could affect residents' water and sewer bills.

The board will enter a closed (executive) session to discuss negotiation strategy for contracts with union and non-union town personnel, specifically AFSCME Council 93. These negotiations can affect town labor costs and, indirectly, the tax rate.

The board will enter a closed session to consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 61A. Details are withheld because public disclosure could harm the town's negotiating position.

The Board will name the town's new PFAS water treatment plant and Well #3 — located in the woods off Birch Street — in honor of retired longtime town worker Kenneth 'Alec' McColl. The well and treatment facility are part of the town's clean drinking water system.

The Board will hold a public hearing on new transfer station fees for 2026-2027. Proposed permit fees are $45 for seniors (62+), $100 for residents, and $20 for a lost/replacement permit; blue trash bags would cost $1.85 large and $1.35 small. New $50 fees would apply to air conditioners and refrigerators, while a new household garbage compost recycling service would be offered at no extra charge starting July 1, 2026 (a valid yearly sticker is required).

The Board will vote to sign a letter supporting the town's application for a state Community One-Stop for Growth grant to fund an update of the Town Master Plan, which was last adopted in 2000. The town would provide required matching funds. An updated Master Plan guides future development and zoning decisions.

The Board will take a public vote to ratify a three-year employment contract with Finance Director Jody Kurczy, running July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. The salary is $160,000 for the first year with 3% raises in 2027 and 2028, and the position is set at a 30-hour week paid at 75% of the annual salary.

The Board will review and approve the April 2026 water/sewer billing commitment, which authorizes the tax collector to bill and collect water and sewer charges from listed accounts. Individual bills in this batch range from about $85 to $1,549.88.

Coming up on May 18: the Board will recognize or formally dedicate Well #3, referred to as the McColl well. This relates to the town's public water supply infrastructure.

Coming up for hearing on May 18: the Board will hold a public hearing to consider the Transfer Station (trash/recycling facility) fee rates for Fiscal Year 2027. A vote to set these fees is expected. Residents who use the Transfer Station will be directly affected by any fee changes.

Coming up on May 18: a continued public hearing on Eversource's request for a 'Grant of Locations,' which is permission to place utility equipment (such as poles or lines) in a specific public right-of-way on Norfolk Road. This hearing was originally scheduled on April 27, 2026 and was carried over.

Coming up for vote on May 18: the Board will vote to formally approve the employment agreement for the Town's Finance Director. Details of the contract terms (salary, benefits) are not included in the agenda.

Coming up for vote on May 18: the Board will review and vote to approve a water/sewer commitment, which is the formal billing document that authorizes charges to be sent to property owners for water and sewer usage. This directly affects residents' utility bills.

Coming up on May 18: the Board will enter closed-door (executive) session to discuss negotiation strategy for upcoming union contracts with three employee unions — AFSCME Council 93, PFFOM 4704, and SEIU Local 888. These negotiations can affect town labor costs and, ultimately, the town budget and taxes.

Board reviews the 24-article Annual Town Meeting warrant ahead of the May 4 vote.

FY27 operating budget of $48,200,583, a 3.5% increase over FY26, balanced with no override request.

Funding for water, sewer, and stormwater operations, paid via user fees; water/sewer expenses are rising.

$684,935 for eleven capital items including VMB parking lot repaving ($250,000), fire equipment, library keyless entry, and school computers.

Authorize borrowing $1,286,633 to replace aging water meters, about a third of which fail to provide remote readings.

Transfer $1,070,000 from free cash toward Millis's share of the new Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical School construction.

Appropriate $200,000 in Community Preservation funds for a proposed affordable housing development at 1178 Main Street, with 70% initial local preference.

Appropriate $120,000 to develop updated hydrologic models of Bogastow Brook and Great Black Swamp to support a possible FEMA flood map revision.

Authorize a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes agreement with Millis Solar LLC for a solar facility at 1073 Main Street, creating a new revenue stream.

Amend zoning bylaws to define Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Data Storage Centers; larger battery systems and data centers allowed only by special permit in industrial zones.

Appropriate $1,168,158.69 in PFAS class-action settlement funds for water-system PFAS remediation capital projects.

The board is scheduled to vote on approving a Veterans' Memorial Statue. No location, cost, or design details are provided in the agenda. This would be a new public memorial honoring veterans in Millis.

The board will discuss the warrant articles (the list of items residents will vote on) at the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting. This review happens just before the board recesses to attend the Town Meeting itself. Warrant articles often include budget appropriations, bylaws, and other items that can affect property taxes and town services.

The board will enter a closed executive session to discuss negotiation strategy for upcoming contracts with AFSCME Council 93 (a public employee union) and the Finance Director (a non-union position). Executive sessions are private and closed to the public by law when discussing labor negotiations.

After completing Select Board business, the board will recess to attend the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting, held at Millis Middle/High School, 245 Plain Street. Residents are encouraged to attend Town Meeting to vote on warrant articles affecting the town budget and local bylaws.

Annual Town Meeting is May 4 (7:30 PM, MS/HS Auditorium) and Town Election is May 11 (polls 7 AM–8 PM); residents urged to complete the Housing Production Plan survey.

Hearing on a 44-lot single-family subdivision on ~53.9 acres off Cottage Avenue continued again at the developer's request while peer-review comments are addressed.

Discussion of a proposed land transfer from the town to the Housing Authority to build deeply affordable (rent capped at 30% of income) elderly/disabled housing, with local preference; project would take 3–5 years.

$6,748,985 short-term note at 3.5% (due May 21, 2027): $717,456 MS/HS feasibility study, $31,529 Well 3 PFAS plant, and $6,000,000 MS/HS renovation/construction; town earned a $61,145.80 premium.

Discussion and assignment of the 24 warrant articles, which include water meter borrowing, PFAS remediation funding, a battery-storage zoning bylaw, and affordable-housing and scoreboard CPA projects.

Town Meeting will be asked to borrow $1,286,633 for a town-wide water meter replacement program.

Town Meeting will be asked to appropriate $1,168,158.69 in PFAS settlement funds for PFAS water remediation capital projects.

The board will note key upcoming civic dates. The Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2026 at the MS/HS, and the Annual Town Election is May 11, 2026. Residents are also encouraged to participate in a Millis Housing Survey.

This is a continued public hearing on a stormwater and land disturbance permit for the Woodlands Definitive Subdivision development project. The board will review whether the proposed subdivision meets stormwater management requirements before potentially approving the permit. Residents near this development may be affected by construction activity and drainage changes.

The board will hold a continued public hearing on an Eversource request for a 'grant of locations,' which is permission to install or maintain utility infrastructure (such as poles or lines) on or along Norfolk Road. This was originally scheduled for April 13, 2026.

The board will discuss housing-related matters for the town of Millis. The specific topics are not detailed in the agenda, but may relate to the ongoing Millis Housing Survey mentioned earlier. Housing policy decisions can affect property values and development in town.

The board is coming up for a vote to approve a Bond Anticipation Note (a short-term borrowing mechanism used while permanent financing is arranged) for two major projects: the Middle/High School building project and the Well 3 PFAS (a water contamination cleanup) project. Approval would authorize the town to borrow money in the short term to fund these efforts.

The board will discuss and assign responsibility for presenting warrant articles at the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting. Warrant articles are the specific items residents will vote on at Town Meeting, which can include the town budget, by-law changes, and spending authorizations.

The board will enter a closed (non-public) executive session to discuss negotiation strategy for upcoming contracts with unionized town employees (AFSCME Council 93) and the Finance Director. Executive sessions on labor negotiations are permitted under Massachusetts open meeting law and are not open to the public.

The Town Administrator is proposing a total FY27 budget of $48,200,583, which is $930,613 (2.0%) more than the FY26 adopted budget. The discretionary (day-to-day operations) portion rises 3.2%, while the non-discretionary portion (insurance, employee benefits, debt, etc.) actually decreases slightly by 1.0%. Total available revenues are projected to cover the full budget.

The Millis Schools budget is proposed at $22,046,250, an increase of $728,191 (3.4%) over FY26. Salary costs account for $17,719,537 of that total, up 3.4%, while expenses rise 3.5%. This is the single largest line item in the town budget.

The Police Department budget is proposed at $3,243,722, an increase of $312,822 (10.7%) over FY26. Salary costs alone rise nearly 11% ($275,622), and the department also has additional 'above service level' requests of $130,000 plus a further $102,883.91 in HCA (higher cost add-on) requests not yet included in the base proposal.

Employee benefits (health insurance, retirement contributions, etc.) are proposed at $8,414,810, up $245,608 (3.0%) from FY26. This is the second-largest single line item in the entire budget and covers all town and school employees.

The Human Resources department budget is proposed at $268,508, a jump of $79,008 (41.7%) over FY26. Salaries rise from $189,500 to $255,308, and a new $13,200 expense line is added. This appears to reflect a significant expansion or restructuring of the HR function.

Millis's assessment (required contribution) to Tri-County Regional Vocational School drops sharply from $1,168,110 in FY26 to $733,534 in FY27, a decrease of $434,576 (37.2%). This is the town's share of the regional school's operating costs and varies year to year based on enrollment and the school's own budget.

The town's debt service (principal and interest payments on existing borrowings) is proposed at $3,621,830, a decrease of $199,640 (5.2%) from FY26. Principal payments drop by $313,000 while interest rises by $113,360, reflecting the retirement of older debt.

The total property tax levy (the amount collected from Millis homeowners) is budgeted at $37,086,544 for FY27, up from $35,741,774 in FY26. This includes the standard 2.5% increase allowed by law ($822,610) plus a debt exclusion (a voter-approved extra tax to pay off specific borrowing) of $3,009,545. New growth — taxes from newly built or improved properties — is budgeted at only $350,000, well down from $955,667 two years ago.

The town is budgeting $5,348,941 in Chapter 70 state education aid for FY27, up slightly from $5,186,041 in FY26. Charter school reimbursement (money the state returns to the town when students leave for charter schools) is budgeted at $29,139, and School Choice reimbursement is budgeted at $271,476.

The town expects to collect $3,135,882 in local receipts for FY27, including $1,450,000 from motor vehicle excise taxes, $400,000 from building permits, and $200,000 in recreation fees. Cannabis-related revenues (excise and impact fees) are budgeted at $204,744 in excise but no impact fee is shown for FY27. Investment income is projected at $120,000, up from the $99,000 FY26 budget.

The town plans to transfer $1,144,642 from special funds into the general fund, including $851,854 from the ambulance fund and $119,060 from cemetery and cell tower funds. Water, sewer, and stormwater enterprise funds will also contribute $784,520 in indirect costs to the general fund, which partially offsets general expenses for those utility services.

The total general fund gross revenue for FY27 is projected at $49,237,407, which after deducting state aid offsets and a $300,000 overlay (a reserve required by law for uncollected taxes and abatements) leaves a net general fund revenue of $48,637,090. This compares to $47,536,421 in FY26.

The Town Administrator is proposing a FY2027 Sewer Enterprise budget totaling $1,845,320 — up from the FY2026 adopted budget of $1,755,935. Sewer utility usage charges (what residents pay on their bills) are proposed to rise to $1,608,320, compared to $1,487,002 adopted in FY2026, an increase of roughly 8%. The budget also includes $610,000 for CRPCD operations and maintenance costs and $163,327 in long-term debt principal payments.

The Town Administrator is proposing a FY2027 Water Enterprise budget of $2,318,857, which is lower than the FY2026 adopted budget of $2,701,300. The decrease is largely driven by a reduction in the Paine Well capital assessment revenue from $1,010,274 to $750,000, and water utility usage charges remain flat at $1,431,500. The budget includes significant debt payments: $403,347 in long-term principal and $233,877 in long-term interest.

The Town Administrator is proposing a FY2027 Stormwater Enterprise budget of $810,944, up from the FY2026 adopted budget of $827,752 (noting the FY2026 TA adopted column shows $0, which may be a document formatting issue). The stormwater service fee charged to residents is proposed to remain at $760,970. Engineering services ($100,000) and a reserve fund ($50,000) are significant expense items.

Eversource wants to install nine new utility poles on the easterly side of Norfolk Road, about 1,065 feet south of Village Street, to provide electric service to a new cell tower. A public hearing is set for 7:15 PM for neighbors to ask questions or voice concerns.

The board will vote to open the warrant (the official list of items to be voted at Town Meeting), discuss adding or removing articles, and then vote to close it. This sets what residents will decide on May 4.

The board will approve and sign the final warrant for the Annual Town Meeting, scheduled for May 4, 2026 at 7:30 PM at the Middle-Senior High School Auditorium.

The board will approve the warrant for the Annual Town Election on May 11, 2026, 7 AM to 8 PM at the Veterans Memorial Building. Offices on the ballot include Moderator, Select Board, two School Committee seats, Board of Health, Library Trustee, Planning Board, Housing Authority, and two Constable seats.

The board will discuss and vote to recommend the proposed FY27 operating budget of $48,200,583, which includes a $12,215,328 town budget and $22,046,250 school budget, each up 3.5% over FY26. The summary notes pressure from Proposition 2½ limits, rising employee benefits, and special education costs.

A warrant article would authorize borrowing $1,286,633 to fund a town-wide water meter replacement program. This is part of the items going to Town Meeting on May 4.

A warrant article would fund $684,935 in capital purchases, including $250,000 to repave the Veterans Memorial Building parking lot, $75,000 for VMB flooring, a $73,101 police command vehicle, fire equipment, and school computer/server upgrades.

A warrant article proposed by the Planning Board would add zoning rules for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Data Storage Centers. Larger battery systems (Tiers 2 and 3) and data centers would only be allowed in industrial zones with a special permit; small Tier 1 systems would be allowed broadly.

A warrant article would appropriate $200,000 from Community Preservation funds to support an affordable housing proposal at 1178 Main Street by Metro West Collaborative Development. Funds would only release if the developer buys the property and secures state financing, and 70% of initial rentals would have local preference for Millis residents.

A warrant article would authorize the town to negotiate a payment in lieu of taxes (PILOT) agreement for solar facilities being built at 1073 Main Street.

A warrant article would appropriate $1,168,158.69 from PFAS settlement funds to pay for PFAS (a drinking-water contaminant) remediation capital projects.

A warrant article would appropriate $120,000 to develop an updated flood model of Bogastow Brook, Great Black Swamp, and tributaries, to support a future request to revise FEMA flood maps.

The Select Board notes two major upcoming civic events. The Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2026 and the Annual Town Election is on May 11, 2026. Residents should plan to attend these events to vote on town business and elected positions.

The Select Board will hold a public hearing on a 'Grant of Locations,' which is a formal permission for a utility company (Eversource) to place or relocate utility infrastructure (such as poles or wires) along Norfolk Road. This is coming up for a hearing on April 13, 2026.

The Select Board will vote to open the Annual Town Meeting warrant, allowing members to discuss, add, or remove warrant articles (the official list of items residents will vote on at Town Meeting). They will then vote to close the warrant, locking in the final list of articles. This is coming up for vote on April 13, 2026.

After finalizing the list of articles, the Select Board will formally approve and sign the Annual Town Meeting warrant. This is the official document that authorizes Town Meeting to proceed. Coming up for vote on April 13, 2026.

The Select Board will also vote to approve and sign the warrant for the Annual Town Election on May 11, 2026. This formally authorizes the election to take place. Coming up for vote on April 13, 2026.

The Select Board will discuss and vote on whether to recommend the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) town budget, which covers July 2026 through June 2027. The Select Board's recommendation typically carries significant weight heading into the Annual Town Meeting. No specific budget figures are listed in the agenda.

The Select Board will review and approve a water/sewer commitment, which typically involves formally authorizing the billing of water and sewer charges to property owners. This directly affects fees charged to residents on town water and sewer. Coming up for vote on April 13, 2026.

The Annual Town Meeting is scheduled for May 4 at 7:30pm at the Middle High School auditorium, and the Annual Town Election is May 11 from 7:00–8:00pm at the Veterans Memorial Building gymnasium. An open house with tours and ribbon cutting at the Train Station (64 Exchange Street) will follow Memorial Day events. Millis has been approved to join the Metro West Regional Transit Authority, adding new transportation options for residents.

Eversource proposed installing nine new utility poles on Norfolk Road to supply power to a new cell tower at 121 Norfolk Road. Residents near 128 Norfolk Road raised concerns about why overhead lines are being used instead of burying them underground, potential impact on property values, and obstruction of views of Paine's Woods. The board continued the hearing to April 27, 2026 at 7:15pm pending new information from Eversource.

The board reviewed and approved updates to the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, including two amendments: raising the Zoning Board of Appeals Assistant's annual stipend from $4,500 to $5,000, and increasing the DPW seasonal worker hourly wage from $15.00 to $20.00. The board also discussed a proposed $120,000 hydronic study related to updated FEMA flood maps that could affect development and tax revenue near Hammond Lane and Miller's Foundry. The warrant was closed and the updated FY27 Personnel Plan was approved unanimously.

The board voted unanimously to approve and sign the warrant for the Annual Town Meeting on May 4, 2026. This document sets the official list of items Millis residents will vote on at Town Meeting.

The board voted unanimously to approve and sign the warrant for the Annual Town Election scheduled for May 11, 2026. The election will be held at the Veterans Memorial Building gymnasium from 7:00–8:00pm.

Finance Director Jody Kurczy presented the proposed FY27 budget, noting structural pressures including rising employee benefits, special education costs, and contractual wages. Key additions include a Police Lieutenant promotion, one new full-time police officer, a part-time Conservation Agent, and driver wages for the Council on Aging. Total capital requests are $1,971,568 (with $1,286,633 for enterprise fund projects), and the free cash allocation for the May 4 Town Meeting warrant is $2,396,182.89. The board voted unanimously to recommend the FY27 budget.

Select Board member Underhill reported that a meeting was held with the Select Board, School Committee, and Finance Committee. Topics included the Middle/High School Building Project and the FY25 Audit, which is available on the Town's website under the Finance department.

Accounting firm Roselli & Clark will present the results of the town's fiscal year 2025 audit at 7:00 PM. This review covers how the town managed its finances last year. Residents can learn whether the town's books are in order before the Annual Town Meeting.

The School Committee will provide an update on the Middle/High School building project starting at 7:20 PM. No specific details are given in the agenda, but this is expected to cover project progress and potentially costs. This project has significant implications for school infrastructure and could affect future debt exclusion or tax bills.

Town Administrator M. Guzinski and J. Kurczy will walk the three boards through the warrant (the official list of items residents will vote on) for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026. This is a preview of every article voters will be asked to decide, which may include budgets, bylaws, and capital spending. Residents attending this meeting can preview what will be on the May 4 ballot.

Starting at 8:00 PM, Town Administrator M. Guzinski and J. Kurczy will present the proposed budget for fiscal year 2027 (July 2026–June 2027). All three boards will review the spending plan together. The FY27 budget sets the foundation for the property tax rate and town services for the coming year.

The Board notes the Annual Town Meeting on Monday, May 4 at 7:30 PM in the Millis Middle/High School Auditorium, the Annual Town Election on Monday, May 11 (polls 7 AM-8 PM at the Veterans Memorial Building), and Millis Beautification Day on Saturday, April 11. These are key dates for residents to vote on town spending and elect officials.

The committee will present its capital plan totaling about $1.97 million in requested projects for the May 2026 Town Meeting, plus a long-term outlook of roughly $32.4 million in capital needs over 10 years. Highest priorities include fire department breathing/EMS equipment and DPW water meter replacement; medium priorities include school technology, library keyless entry, VMB parking lot repaving, a police command vehicle, and fire station renovations.

The committee will present a comparison of water, sewer, and transfer station fees across nearby towns, along with a sewer capacity model and an enterprise contingency plan exploring a mutual-aid water connection with Medway. Millis charges $2,662 for a water connection, $4,300 for sewer, and transfer station stickers of $35 (age 62+) or $90 (under 62).

The Department of Public Works will present its proposed FY27 budget of $6,571,970, covering highway, transfer station, street lighting, snow/ice, and the water, sewer, and stormwater enterprise funds. Notable changes include a water enterprise decrease of about $146,248 and a sewer enterprise increase of about $160,189.

The Board will consider transferring town-owned land (the Cassidy Farm property on Exchange Street or the Braun property on Village Street) to the Millis Housing Authority for affordable housing. The Housing Authority has recommended postponing the Town Meeting vote and election on the transfer until the fall to allow more discussion of open space, sewer capacity, and wetlands concerns raised by residents.

The Board will review an agreement tied to a 24-unit rental housing development at 1060 Main Street, approved under a Chapter 40B comprehensive permit. The agreement keeps at least 6 of the units affordable in perpetuity and would 'spring' into effect if the state-level affordability agreement ever ends.

The Board will vote to open, edit, and close the warrant (the official list of articles) for the May 4 Annual Town Meeting. The draft warrant includes 24 articles covering the FY27 operating budget, enterprise funds, capital items, a water meter borrowing, affordable housing land transfer, zoning changes for battery/data storage, PFAS settlement funds, and rescinding leftover PFAS plant debt.

The Board will discuss the proposed FY27 town budget. The Town Administrator and Finance Director are aiming for a balanced budget with up to a 4% increase from FY26 to FY27 for municipal and school operations while funding fixed costs like insurance, pensions, debt, and regional school assessments.

The Board will consider approving the construction manager contract with Fontaine Brothers Inc. for the Millis Middle/High School renovation and addition project (grades 6-12, including a 48,300 sq ft addition, new gymnasium, and renovations). The contract sets a CM construction fee of 1.95%, pre-construction services of $216,000, and general conditions of $4,711,863, with liquidated damages of $1,500 per day for missed deadlines.

The Capital Planning Committee will present its recommended capital projects to the Select Board on April 6. Capital planning recommendations typically feed into the Town Meeting warrant and can affect property taxes if large expenditures are approved. Details of specific projects are not listed in the agenda.

The Enterprise Advisory Committee will present to the Select Board on April 6. Enterprise funds in Millis typically cover water and sewer utilities, so this may relate to water/sewer rates or operations. Specific details are not included in the agenda.

The Department of Public Works (DPW) will present its proposed budget for Fiscal Year 2027 to the Select Board on April 6. This budget covers roads, infrastructure maintenance, and related town services. It will likely be included in the Annual Town Meeting warrant for resident vote.

The Select Board will consider transferring a parcel of land to the Millis Housing Authority on April 6. No specific address or parcel details are listed in the agenda. Land transfers to a housing authority typically enable affordable housing development. Attorney Jay Talerman will be present.

The board will review and potentially approve a 'springing regulatory agreement' (a legal agreement that places conditions or restrictions on a property that take effect upon certain triggering events) for the property at 1060 Main Street. Attorney Jay Talerman will advise. Details of the conditions are not specified in the agenda.

The Select Board will vote to open the May 4, 2026 Annual Town Meeting (ATM) warrant, discuss adding or removing articles, and then vote to close it on April 6. The warrant is the official list of items Millis residents will vote on at Town Meeting. Residents who want to influence what's on the ballot should be aware this is being finalized now.

The Select Board will vote to formally discuss the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Town budget on April 6. The FY27 budget will ultimately go before residents at the May 4 Annual Town Meeting. This discussion is an important step before the budget is finalized.

The Select Board will consider approving a Construction Manager at Risk (CM at Risk) contract for the Millis Middle/High School building project on April 6. A CM at Risk arrangement means a construction firm manages the project and guarantees a maximum price. This is a significant step in advancing the school building project.

A public hearing at 7:20 PM on stormwater and land-disturbance permits for the proposed 'Woodlands' development — a 44-lot single-family subdivision on roughly 53.92 acres north and south of Cottage Avenue, with three new roads. The town's reviewing engineer (BETA) has listed multiple conditions that still need to be addressed.

An informal public hearing at 7:30 PM to consider transferring town land to the Millis Housing Authority. The Housing Authority is hosting affordable-housing open houses on April 8 and April 15 to discuss how land transfer can support affordable housing.

The Board will consider approving a $204,380 amendment to the architect's (Tappé) contract for the Middle/High School building project, covering hazardous-material (asbestos) consulting, geotechnical/environmental engineering, and supplemental survey work. This raises the total designer fee to $9,993,690.

The Board will consider approving the standard Project Funding Agreement with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) so the town can receive state reimbursement for the Middle/High School project. The state's reimbursement rate is set at 59.08%, with an estimated maximum grant of about $66.5 million.

The Board will review the first draft of the Spring Annual Town Meeting warrant (meeting set for May 4, 2026). Articles include the FY27 operating budget, sewer/water/stormwater enterprise funds, ~$1,973,953 in capital items (including a $1,286,633 water/sewer meter replacement program and $250,000 VMB parking lot repaving), leasing 2 police cruisers, land transfer for affordable housing, a zoning bylaw on battery storage and data centers, and a FEMA flood map revision project.

A formal public hearing is scheduled for March 23 to review a stormwater and land disturbance permit application for a development called 'Woodlands at Cottage Ave.' The review will be assisted by BETA, an outside engineering consultant. Residents near Cottage Avenue may want to attend to learn about potential drainage or land-disturbance impacts.

The Board will hold an informal public hearing on March 23 to discuss transferring a parcel of town-owned land to the Millis Housing Authority. No specific parcel address is listed in the agenda. This could affect housing development in town and is open for public input.

The Board is set to vote on a third amendment to the contract for designer (architect/engineer) services related to the Middle/High School building project. Amendments typically adjust scope, schedule, or cost. No dollar figures are listed in the agenda.

Coming up for a vote on March 23, the Board will consider approving a funding agreement with the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) for the Middle/High School building project. The MSBA provides state reimbursement funds to towns for school construction. This agreement is a key financial milestone for the project.

The Board will review and discuss the draft list of articles (items to be voted on) for the Annual Town Meeting scheduled for May 4, 2026. This is an important preview for residents, as Town Meeting articles often include the town budget, bylaw changes, and major spending proposals. Residents should watch this item closely before Town Meeting.

The Board will enter a closed (executive) session to discuss negotiation strategy for contracts with both union employees (AFSCME Council 93) and non-union personnel plan employees. These negotiations can affect town labor costs and ultimately property taxes, but details are confidential by law.