Select Board
Plainville's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
84 items across 8 meetings.
June 8, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting opens.
📋 Proposed
Approval of May 11 and May 26, 2026 regular meeting minutes.
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Residents may raise concerns not on the agenda.
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Announcement of open seats on town committees and boards.
💬 Discussed
Joint meeting set for June 22, 2026 to interview and appoint an interim Planning Board member.
💬 Discussed
Plainville Lions Club circus event application, presented by John Teiner for Richard Sabin.
📋 Proposed
Interview and appoint Alex Kenney or Prentiss Richardson to an open Finance Committee seat (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029).
📋 Proposed
Interview and appoint Keith Kmetz to an open Council on Aging seat (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029).
📋 Proposed
Interview and appoint Keith Kmetz to an open Tax Aid Committee seat (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2029).
💬 Discussed
National Grid requests renewal of its easement lease at FOD, presented by Planning Director T. Torres.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of a bond anticipation note (short-term borrowing) to fund the town-wide water meter replacement project.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of financing for a water treatment facility, led by Treasurer/Collector Janet Jannell.
📋 Proposed
Application for a new commercial water/sewer connection at 300 South St.
📍 300 South St.
💬 Discussed
Mild drought triggers mandatory outdoor water usage restrictions for residents.
💬 Discussed
Initial discussion of water rates for FY2027.
💬 Discussed
Review of regional purchasing group (SERSG) supply contracts for FY2027.
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Residents may comment on agenda items.
📋 Proposed
Proposed regular meeting dates through December 2026 at Town Hall Public Meeting Room.
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Meeting closes.
June 4, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 4: candidates Alex Kenney and Kevin Cormier (and any later applicants) interviewed for an interim School Committee seat, to be filled until the next Town Election.
📍 Town Hall
📋 Proposed
Routine consent items.
📋 Proposed
Board announcements.
📋 Proposed
No specific items listed.
📋 Proposed
Residents may speak on agenda items.
📋 Proposed
Next regular meetings set for Monday June 8 and Monday June 22 at Town Hall Public Meeting Room.
📍 Town Hall Public Meeting Room
May 26, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Approved as presented; included a moment of silence honoring fallen military and first responders.
🗳️ Voted on
Closed-door session on contract negotiations with Police Union, DPW Union, Fire Chief, and Finance Director.
💬 Discussed
Town received a $30,000 FIFA grant to cover World Cup-related costs.
💰 $30,000 grant received
🔄 Postponed
July 8-9 circus permit tabled to June 8; Lions Club must submit a site/parking plan and clarify who pays for police details now likely needed amid World Cup staffing strains.
💰 Possible new police-detail charge to Lions Club
💬 Discussed
35 articles debated; infrastructure and water-supply articles passed, but Article 31 senior-housing overlay was defeated and budget cuts reduced road funding, left a DPW position unfilled, and scaled back Town Hall staffing.
💰 Reduced road funding; unfilled DPW position
💬 Discussed
Vacancies on Planning Board (Justin Alexander), Finance Committee, and School Committee (Jen Plante); joint meeting June 4 to fill the School Committee seat.
💬 Discussed
Tentative two meetings monthly (second and fourth Mondays); June 8 and 22 will cover BASF updates, water rates, and line-item transfers.
💬 Discussed
Two renaming petitions from Council on Aging Chair Donna DiFiore acknowledged; Board will discuss June 8 or 22.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:24 p.m.
May 26, 2026 · agenda
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Meeting begins.
📋 Proposed
Approve May 11 joint meeting minutes and hear public comment on non-agenda items.
📋 Proposed
Closed-door strategy session on contract negotiations with Police Union, DPW Union, Fire Chief, and Finance Director.
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Office hours at Historical Room 6/1 at 5:30pm and Senior Center 6/16 at 10am.
💬 Discussed
Plainville Lions Club seeking event permit for a 'Circus.'
💬 Discussed
Board reviews outcomes from recent Town Meeting, which set budgets and town-wide measures.
💬 Discussed
Planning Board member Justin Alexander has resigned, leaving a vacancy on the board that handles zoning and development.
💬 Discussed
Discussion of scheduling Select Board meeting dates for fiscal year 2027.
💬 Discussed
Board acknowledges receipt of a petition to rename something (meeting room), filed by COA Chair Donna DiFiore.
💬 Discussed
Board acknowledges a competing petition from Donna DiFiore to halt the renaming, referencing 9 School St.
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Residents may comment on agenda items.
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Next regular meetings: Monday June 8 and Monday June 22 at Town Hall.
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Meeting ends.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Annual Town Meeting coming up May 18 at 6 p.m. at Beatrice H. Wood Elementary School, where residents vote on the town budget and warrant articles.
📍 Beatrice H. Wood Elementary School
May 11, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Approved the consent agenda and the April 27, 2026 meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Annual Town Meeting is Monday, May 18 at 7 PM at Wood Elementary School, covering 35 warrant articles including the budget, revolving accounts, and elementary school roof.
📍 Wood Elementary School
✅ Approved
Catherine Stoddard and Victoria Lown appointed as interim School Committee members through the April 2027 town election, filling two openings from four candidates interviewed.
💬 Discussed
Spring cleanup drew 100+ volunteers collecting 104 trash bags; group runs on donations with no town funding, and continues tackling persistent litter, especially nip bottles.
💰 No town funding requested
💬 Discussed
Turnpike Lake Water Treatment Plant well, in development 6–7 years, seeks $300,000 from Water Dept. retained earnings for design, with construction targeted for late 2027–2028.
💰 $300,000 for design phase
📍 Turnpike Lake
💬 Discussed
Key warrant projects include the new well, the 106/152 intersection project, and South Street water main replacement; a tight budget year defers some projects.
📍 Routes 106/152; South Street
✅ Approved
Appointed DPW Director William O'Rourke as primary representative and Town Planner Taylor Torres as alternate.
🔄 Postponed
Plainville Lions Club event permit application tabled until the next regular meeting.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:46 PM.
May 11, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Meeting opens.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Residents may raise concerns on items not on the agenda.
📋 Proposed
Announcement reminding residents about the upcoming Town Meeting on May 18 at Wood School.
📋 Proposed
Interview of applicants Kevin Cormier and Alex Kenney and appointment of interim School Committee members serving until the next town election.
💬 Discussed
Update on the Keep Plainville Beautiful initiative.
💬 Discussed
Water & Sewer Superintendent Steve Wight reports on progress of the new town well.
💬 Discussed
Board reviews and discusses the upcoming Town Meeting warrant and logistics.
📋 Proposed
Appointment of Bill O'Rourke and Taylor Torres as regional planning (SRPEDD) representative and alternate.
📋 Proposed
Application for a permit to hold the Lions Club "Circus" event.
📋 Proposed
Residents may comment on agenda items.
📋 Proposed
Upcoming dates: Town Meeting May 18 (Wood School), regular meetings May 26, June 8, and June 22.
April 27, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Residents may raise concerns; board cannot deliberate on non-agenda topics.
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Announcement of an AARP thank you letter.
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School Committee member Michele Sharpe has resigned, creating a vacancy on the board overseeing local schools.
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Announcement of open seats on town committees and boards for resident volunteers.
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 27: appointing Taylor Torres as the town's representative to the regional planning agency (SRPEDD).
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 27: an amendment to the Turnpike Lake water treatment plant contract, affecting town water infrastructure.
📍 Turnpike Lake
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 27: signing a health insurance affiliation with MSHG (a municipal health group).
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 27: first reading of a proposed sustainable purchasing policy for town procurement.
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Disclosure of a conflict of interest by Brian Spangler.
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 27: water/sewer application for the Regency at Heather Hill development, with discussion of system capacity and sewer inflow/infiltration (I&I).
📍 Heather Hill
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Upcoming meetings listed, including Town Meeting on Monday May 18 at Wood School.
📍 Wood School
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Adjournment.