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June 17, 2026Advisory Committee
Advisory Committee
Reviews the town's entire budget and makes recommendations on how your tax dollars are spent (Sherborn's finance committee).
Coming up June 17: Advisory Committee will discuss year-end budget transfer requests across eight town departments.
Inter-Departmental Year-End Transfer Requests
Discussion of year-end budget transfers across eight line items: Select Board (122), Advisory Committee (131), Legal Counsel (151), Town Buildings (192), Fire & Rescue (220), Transfer Station (430), Board of Health (512), and Debt Service (710).
💰 Dollar amounts not specified; involves transfers between existing budget lines
5 more items on the agenda
Roll Call
Routine roll call to open the meeting.
Approve Meeting Agenda
Routine approval of the June 17 meeting agenda.
Approve Prior Meeting Minutes
Approval of minutes from March 21, April 15, April 28, and May 22, 2026 meetings.
Grants exceptions to local zoning rules — for example, allowing a building that's slightly too close to a property line. Their decisions can be appealed to court within 20 days.
Coming up June 18: ZBA considers permit extension for Coolidge Crossing 40B development and a basement-finish modification for Washington Street 40B project.
Coolidge Crossing Comprehensive Permit Extension — 84-86 Coolidge Street
Will Adams/Kennedy Wilson seek an extension on the 40B (affordable-housing law) Comprehensive Permit for Coolidge Crossing at 84-86 Coolidge Street, Residence A zone.
📍 84-86 Coolidge Street
Washington Street Sherborn Homes Comprehensive Permit Modification — Lot 3 Washington Street
Bob Murchison/Washington Street Sherborn Homes LLC wants to change basements in their 40B permit (Lot 3 Washington St, 4.63 acres, dated Nov 13, 2025) from unfinished to finished.
Grants exceptions to local zoning rules — for example, allowing a building that's slightly too close to a property line. Their decisions can be appealed to court within 20 days.
ZBA hears two special permit cases June 24: oversized garage on Nason Hill Road and accessory apartment renewal on Lake Street.
#2026-08 – Special Permit: Garage for More Than 3 Automobiles – 160 Nason Hill Road
Derek Orifice seeks a special permit to keep garage space for more than 3 cars at 160 Nason Hill Road in a Residence C district.
📍 160 Nason Hill Road
#2026-09 – Special Permit Renewal: Accessory Apartment – 53 Lake Street
Eileen & Wolfgang Fitz request renewal of their special permit to maintain an accessory (in-law) apartment at 53 Lake Street, Residence C district.
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📋 ProposedSelect Board · June 11, 2026
Executive Session: Richard Thompson v. Town of Sherborn Litigation
Board meets with Town Counsel in closed session to discuss active Middlesex Superior Court lawsuit (No. 2181CV01004) and privileged communications under the Public Records Law.
Why this matters: Active lawsuit against the town could affect taxpayers.
Up to 20 appointments and reappointments proposed across 14 bodies, including the ZBA (Zachary McBride), Board of Assessors (Kevin Rudden), and a new Agricultural Commission member (Alessandra Ferzoco); most terms expire June 15, 2029.
Why this matters: ZBA and Assessors appointments directly affect zoning and property taxes.
Decarbonization Roadmap, Zero Emissions Vehicle First Policy, and MA Climate Leaders Certification
Sustainability Manager Amelia Landau presents a town decarbonization plan, a policy to prioritize zero-emissions vehicles in municipal purchases, and a state climate certification.
Why this matters: EV purchasing policy affects future municipal fleet spending and taxes.
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Some decisions aren't final right away — zoning board rulings, for example, can be appealed to Superior Court within 20 days. Items with an open appeal window are flagged above with a countdown.
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