Select Board
Rockland's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
75 items across 8 meetings.
June 16, 2026 · agenda
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Standard opening.
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Rockland Day is Saturday June 20th, 2:00pm–9:30pm.
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Approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Joint vote with Planning Board to appoint John Lucas as associate member.
📋 Proposed
Treasurer to review and approve borrowing results for the Water Treatment Plant, which affects future water rates.
💬 Discussed
Status update on the track renovation project.
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Town to accept deed for Camp Alice Carleton land, Parcel 78-009.
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Routine administrative update.
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Individual member comments.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss grievances and strategy under the AFSCME Council 93 union contract.
June 2, 2026 · agenda
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Routine opening.
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Open community announcements segment.
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Board will vote to approve minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting.
📋 Proposed
Black Hat Brew Works & Players Sports Bar & Grille seek a one-day liquor license for Rockland Day at Memorial Stadium on 6/20/26 (rain date 6/21/26), 2:00–9:30 pm.
📍 Memorial Stadium, Rockland
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Reappointment of Kevin McKenna as a Rockland constable.
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Three appointments to the Board of Registrars, which oversees voter registration.
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Placeholder for any additional new business raised at the meeting.
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Placeholder for any additional old business raised at the meeting.
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Town Administrator presents updates and correspondence to the board.
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Individual board members share comments; opinions do not reflect the full board.
May 19, 2026 · agenda
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Opening pledge.
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Moment of silence honoring Deputy Police Chief Barry Ashton.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Presentation of Rockland's Best Award.
📋 Proposed
7:00pm hearing on Space Bistro's request to upgrade its license from beer/wine to all alcohol.
📍 323 Union Street
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Introducing new Health Agent Christopher Schultz and Sewer Superintendent Hillary Waite.
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Annual round of town board and committee appointments.
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Proposed appointments: Joanne Barbara (ADA Committee), Debra Ventimiglia (Conservation Commission), and Kathy O'Neil (Old Colony Elder Services Delegate).
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Vote to waive the 50% project-cost requirement for a federally-funded housing rehabilitation case.
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Vote to allow all licensed establishments to start pouring alcohol at 6:00am from 6/11/2026 through 7/19/2026.
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Administrator updates and correspondence.
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Individual board member comments.
May 5, 2026 · minutes
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Opening pledge.
💬 Discussed
Rockland Day is Saturday, June 20th, 2026; May is Mental Health Month with a resources event and Rail Trail luminary walk.
✅ Approved
Motion to approve prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Board presented certificates of recognition to the North River Collaborative for its 50th anniversary.
✅ Approved
Board designated several Recreation Department positions (Seasonal Program Director, Coach/Program Instructor, Seasonal Supervisor, Teen Center Employee) as special municipal employees to comply with state conflict-of-interest law.
💬 Discussed
Quorum of 150 was barely met (155 attended); all warrant articles passed except Article 31, which was pushed to add Pembroke to the SS Vo-Tech Regional School agreement.
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Bid for the Bicentennial Track Project is posted on the Town website; bids due May 27, 2026.
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Fire Station Project going before the ZBA tonight; project continues to move forward.
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Phase I of Water Treatment Plant upgrades selected for the Mass Clean Water Trust intended use plan—a funding step.
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Fire Department received a $10,674 Student Awareness Fire Education Program Grant.
💰 $10,674 grant
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Recreation noted longtime supporter PJ Burke passed away; family set up a scholarship fund for Rockland Rec summer programs.
💬 Discussed
Vice Chair Childs noted ongoing resident concern about PFAS in the water; info is on the Town website and residents should call the Water Department directly.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned by roll call vote.
May 5, 2026 · agenda
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Opening formalities and community announcements.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Recognition honoring the North River Collaborative's 50th anniversary, coming up May 5.
💬 Discussed
Update on special municipal employee designations, coming up May 5.
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Recap of recent Town Meeting outcomes, coming up May 5.
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Administrator's report and correspondence to the board.
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Individual member comments.
May 4, 2026 · agenda
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Board reviews and discusses articles for the upcoming Special/Annual Town Meeting Warrant, which sets taxes, spending, and bylaws residents will vote on.
📍 Rockland High School Cafeteria, Rockland MA
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Catch-all for any urgent items that arise before the meeting.
April 21, 2026 · minutes
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Routine opening.
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Community Clean-Up Day is 5/2 (9–11am); Annual Town Meeting is 5/4 at 7pm; defibrillators installed at town parks; library systems updating 4/27–4/30 with possible delays.
✅ Approved
Minutes of 4/7/26 approved unanimously.
✅ Approved
Lt. Steven Somers promoted to Deputy Chief, Sgt. Brian McDonald to Lieutenant, and Det. James Casper to Detective Sergeant; Board congratulated all three.
✅ Approved
Board unanimously authorized forwarding Anita Marie's Breakfast & Lunch request to the ABCC to expand hours to Mon–Sat 8am–11pm and Sun 10am–10pm for evening dining.
✅ Approved
Christopher Schultz, current Abington Health Agent, unanimously appointed to replace retiring Health Agent Delshaune Flipp (retiring May 13) per Town Charter process.
💬 Discussed
Community outreach meeting on 4/16 had low turnout but was recorded by WRPS; TA described the proposed general bylaw language as clear and effective.
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Net State Aid to Rockland decreased by $85,000 in the House budget, which the TA called distressing.
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A proposed Motor Vehicle Excise Collection change was removed from the House budget, which the TA noted as good news.
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TA provided a brief update on the Bicentennial Track project timeline; no details recorded in minutes.
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Vice Chair Childs recognized Jane Hackett for spearheading an initiative to reorganize Medicaid benefits for Rockland schools.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned by roll-call vote.
April 21, 2026 · agenda
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Routine opening.
📋 Proposed
Town-wide clean-up day scheduled May 2, 2026, 9–11 a.m.; meet at Town Hall for supplies; register at rocklandrec.org or (781) 871-1730.
📍 Town Hall, 242 Union Street
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Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
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Lt. Steven Somers promoted to Deputy Chief, Sgt. Brian McDonald to Lieutenant, and Det. James Casper to Detective Sergeant.
📋 Proposed
Authorization requested to expand Anita Marie's hours at 349 Union St to Mon–Sat 8 a.m.–11 p.m. and Sun 10 a.m.–10 p.m.
📍 349 Union Street
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Christopher Schultz to be appointed Health Agent per Town Charter § C-2.19(A).
💬 Discussed
Board recaps a community outreach meeting on a proposed bylaw targeting problem properties ahead of Town Meeting vote.
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Routine update from the Town Administrator.
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Individual board member comments; opinions are their own.