Winchester's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
219 items across 14 meetings.
June 29, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Next regular sessions are July 13 and July 27, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Sixteen Adirondack chairs donated in-kind by the Home and Garden Club for placement on the Town Common.
📍 Town Common
📋 Proposed
$750 cash donation to the Recreation Department to support the Concerts on the Common series.
💰 $750
📋 Proposed
Two pallets of Har-Tru clay donated in-kind to resurface clay courts at Parker Ellis Tennis Courts.
📍 Parker Ellis Tennis Courts
📋 Proposed
$200 donated to the Police Department gift account.
💰 $200
📋 Proposed
State grant provides five outdoor air-quality sensors to be installed at locations around Winchester.
📋 Proposed
Remaining $2,675.57 grant funds youth substance abuse programming run by the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community.
💰 $2,675.57
📋 Proposed
$395 in donations accepted for the Council on Aging ($195 for transportation services, $200 general donation).
💰 $395
📋 Proposed
$20,000 Cummings Foundation donation supports Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community FY27 expenses.
💰 $20,000
📋 Proposed
$150,000 state earmark directed to the Conservation Commission for Wedge Pond water quality improvement efforts.
💰 $150,000
📍 Wedge Pond
📋 Proposed
DPW Muraco School Head Custodian Steven M. Danizio appointed; Fire Dept. promotions of Michael Phelan to Captain and Timothy Helgesen & Christopher Long to Lieutenant.
📋 Proposed
Mid-year FY26 financial status report covering town finances through May 31, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on transfer of a Class 2 used car dealer license from Boston Prime to VJ Auto Group LLC at 802 Main Street.
📍 802 Main Street
📋 Proposed
State Senator Lewis, Senator Jehlen, Representative Day, and Representative Ciccolo will brief the board on Beacon Hill activity affecting Winchester.
📋 Proposed
Board will interview Sarah Jones Girotti and Olga Lane for one open Capital Planning Committee seat expiring January 1, 2027.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote to authorize the town's General Obligation Municipal Purpose Loan of 2026 Bonds and BANs (short-term borrowing notes), Series A and B, and sign closing documents.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss the residential tax exemption (a local-option property tax discount for owner-occupied homes), which affects homeowners' tax bills.
📋 Proposed
Urgent presentation on the MBTA Cross Street Bridge project and its implications for Winchester.
📍 Cross Street
📋 Proposed
Board will consider approving care, custody, and control for Winchester Community Preservation (CPA-funded) projects on town property, including Parker Ellis Phase 3, McDonald Tennis Courts, Town Hall Auditorium, Leonard Pavilion, and others.
📋 Proposed
Status update covering the FY28–FY32 capital project list.
📋 Proposed
Board will review preliminary results from a recent voter survey or listening session.
📋 Proposed
Board will appoint members to the Long Range Financial Committee.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss the Winchester Hospital tax-equivalent pilot payment arrangement for FY28, continuing a FY24–FY26 pilot agreement.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider extending the Mystic lease (counsel-reviewed).
📋 Proposed
Select Board will conduct the Town Manager's annual performance evaluation.
📋 Proposed
Board will receive an update related to an Open Meeting Law complaint.
📋 Proposed
One-day liquor license requested for a Jumelage event at Sanborn House on July 11, 2026.
📍 Sanborn House
June 15, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
No executive session; next regular sessions June 29 and July 13, 2026.
📋 Proposed
$6,660 grant funds a Healthcare Navigator for monthly clinics serving Mandarin-speaking seniors.
💰 $6,660 grant
📋 Proposed
$5,074.43 from Mystic Valley Public Health Coalition supports the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community's youth substance abuse programs.
💰 $5,074.43 donation
📋 Proposed
$1,350 in bank donations deposited into the Packer-Ellis Tennis Courts gift account.
💰 $1,350 donation
📍 Packer-Ellis Tennis Courts
📋 Proposed
$27,900 state conservation grant helps fund tasks related to acquiring the Forest Ridge property.
💰 $27,900 grant
📍 Forest Ridge
📋 Proposed
$13,720 EEC (Early Education & Care) stabilization grant covers the Recreation Department's childcare license for June 2026.
💰 $13,720 grant
📋 Proposed
$2,050 from Ek Ka Society Inc supports Concerts on the Common and sound/lighting for Battle of the Bands.
💰 $2,050 donation
💬 Discussed
General Town Manager update; full report in attached document.
💬 Discussed
Mid-year fiscal update covering town finances through April 30, 2026.
💬 Discussed
Board recaps its June 1 goal-setting session priorities.
📋 Proposed
Board interviews four candidates (Brian Vernaglia, Caroline Staudt, Michelle Bergstrom, John Healy) for two Affordable Housing Trust seats expiring 2028 and 2029.
📋 Proposed
Mark Scott, previously interviewed 5/20/26, to be appointed Board of Appeals alternate through March 31, 2028.
📋 Proposed
One-year wait period waived to reappoint incumbent Allan Eyden through May 31, 2029.
📍 Wildwood Cemetery
📋 Proposed
Board interviews Fred Huber and Dana Karlsson for a seat expiring October 31, 2026.
📍 Wright-Locke Farm
💬 Discussed
State legislators brief the Board on Beacon Hill matters affecting Winchester.
💬 Discussed
Board discusses the Rotary-linked library amphitheater project.
💬 Discussed
Board takes up a tax abatement matter involving the Winchester Swim & Tennis Club.
📋 Proposed
Proposed change to field use/management policy, referencing Manchester Courts (document: MANCHESTER COURTS FMC POLICY CHANGE MEMO).
💬 Discussed
Update on OPEB (Other Post-Employment Benefits, i.e., retiree benefits) funding status and obligations.
💬 Discussed
Board discusses a residential exemption option that would shift property tax burden from owner-occupants to non-owner-occupied properties.
💬 Discussed
Board reviews a Long Range Financial Planning Committee concept note on Winchester's fiscal future.
💬 Discussed
Board reviews a memo on borrowing between town funds to manage cash flow needs.
📋 Proposed
Routine one-day licenses for catering events at Wright-Locke Farm and Winchester Boat Club in June–October 2026.
📍 Wright-Locke Farm; Winchester Boat Club
📋 Proposed
Coming up: Select Board is scheduling public focus group sessions; flyer distributed.
📋 Proposed
Board notes open volunteer positions on town committees and commissions.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss strategy on OPEB (retiree benefit obligations) collective bargaining or litigation.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to consider discipline or dismissal of a public officer or employee.
📋 Proposed
Board to accept $13,720 EEC Stabilization Grant for the Kid Connection/WRAP childcare license for May 2026.
💰 $13,720 grant
📋 Proposed
Board to accept $4,460 reimbursement grant from DCR Bureau of Forestry for Conservation Commission forestry work.
💰 $4,460 grant
📋 Proposed
Town Manager appointed Sharada Gopalakrishna to the Conservation Commission, term expiring March 31, 2028.
📋 Proposed
Routine financial report from the Comptroller.
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on Comcast's request to install ~36 feet of conduit in the Lakeview Road right-of-way to serve 9 Lakeview Road.
📍 Lakeview Road / 9 Lakeview Road
📋 Proposed
Reappointment of Steve Cagnetta to the Affordable Housing Trust through April 2029; interviews of two candidates for a Board of Appeals regular seat through March 2029.
📋 Proposed
Update on town compliance with MS4 (federal municipal stormwater discharge) permit requirements.
📋 Proposed
Presentation on a stream restoration project planned for Davidson Park.
📍 Davidson Park
📋 Proposed
Review of current parking rates and fines; possible fee changes coming up May 18.
📋 Proposed
Review of Transfer Station fee schedule; potential rate increases affecting what residents pay for trash disposal.
📋 Proposed
Post-Town Meeting debrief on outcomes and any required follow-up actions.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of Winchester Community Capital Program priorities and CPA (Community Preservation Act) funding alignment.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of whether to place a Prop 2.5 override (allows property taxes to exceed the 2.5% annual cap) on the November 2026 ballot; voter survey draft also on table.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of abatements for old water billing accounts.
📋 Proposed
Review of the Select Board's draft meeting schedule for FY27.
📋 Proposed
One-day licenses for Marble Ridge Farm (June 6, Griffin Museum Patio) and Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy (June 12, All Seasons Barn).
📋 Proposed
Outdoor seating sidewalk permits for Frozen Hoagies at 534 Main Street and Revel at 7 Thompson Street.
📍 534 Main Street; 7 Thompson Street
📋 Proposed
Auction license for Frank Spinosa, InSite Contracting, 162 Cross Street on June 20, 2026, 8 a.m.–2 p.m.
📍 162 Cross Street
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of Select Board minutes from October 6, 20, and 27, 2025.
April 27, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss strategy on OPEB (other post-employment benefits) collective bargaining or litigation.
📋 Proposed
Spring Town Meeting sessions scheduled for April 30 and May 4, 2026 — residents may vote on warrant articles affecting taxes and town services.
📋 Proposed
Mid-year financial update on town revenues and expenditures through Q3 of FY26.
📋 Proposed
Board will set its official positions on Spring 2026 Town Meeting warrant articles; details in attached list.
📋 Proposed
Dorothy Simboli (regular) and Lauren Jonak (alternate) reappointed to Board of Appeals through March 31, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Ruthie Gagne reappointed to Board of Registrars through March 31, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Robert MacIntosh reappointed (5th term, one-year wait waived) through March 31, 2029.
📋 Proposed
David Campbell, Catherine Jackson, and Jing Zhang reappointed to Council on Aging through March 31, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Kathleen McGovern reappointed to Senior Citizen Tax Committee through March 31, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Multiple one-day liquor licenses for events at Griffin Museum and Wright-Locke Farm in April and June 2026.
📍 Griffin Museum; Wright-Locke Farm
📋 Proposed
James Edwards designated as Special Municipal Employee for one year (April 27, 2026–April 27, 2027).
📋 Proposed
$5,500 donation from Friends of Winter Pond for aquatic plant management and water quality testing at Winter Pond.
💰 $5,500 donation
📍 Winter Pond
📋 Proposed
$750 donation from Winchester Rotary Club to support the 2026 Concerts on the Common series.
💰 $750 donation
📋 Proposed
$1,800 in donations from multiple donors for supplies and improvements at Packer Ellis Tennis Courts.
💰 $1,800 donation
📍 Packer Ellis Tennis Courts
📋 Proposed
$10,000 from Eriksson-Ellis Trust plus $150 in patron contributions donated to Council on Aging for senior services and transportation.
💰 $10,150 donation
April 13, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy on OPEB (retiree benefits) and union contracts.
📋 Proposed
Regular session and Spring Town Meeting scheduled for April 27 and April 30, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Board to accept a $13,720 state EEC grant supporting the Kid Connection/WRAP childcare license for April 2026.
💰 $13,720 grant revenue
📋 Proposed
Town Manager to appoint Nicholas Ciaccio and Michael Connors as full-time dispatchers (promoted from part-time) and Joseph Falso as part-time dispatcher.
📋 Proposed
Martha Hoyt reappointed to Conservation Commission and Bruce Hickey to Historical Commission, both through March 31, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on Eversource's request to install ~39 feet of conduit within the Robinson Park right-of-way to bring electric service to 9 Robinson Park.
📍 Robinson Park / 9 Robinson Park
📋 Proposed
Board to review and potentially change Transfer Station fees — outcome could raise costs for residents who use the facility.
💰 Fee changes under discussion; amounts TBD
📋 Proposed
Board to review updated electrical and plumbing permit fee schedule with proposed increases compared to current rates.
💰 Fee increases proposed; see highlighted schedule
📋 Proposed
Board to discuss a Spring Town Meeting warrant article related to the Human Rights Commission.
📋 Proposed
Board to review the FY2027 municipal budget ahead of Spring Town Meeting — key vote affecting the tax levy.
💰 FY27 budget; amounts TBD
📋 Proposed
Discussion of long-range financial planning framework for future town budgets.
📋 Proposed
Board to assign members to sponsor or present specific Spring Town Meeting warrant articles.
📋 Proposed
Board to adopt official positions (support/oppose/neutral) on Spring Town Meeting warrant articles.
📋 Proposed
Consent agenda: one-day liquor licenses for Book Ends, 559 Main Street, on April 25–26, 2026.
📍 559 Main Street
📋 Proposed
Board to note open seats on town committees and commissions.
April 6, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss strategy on OPEB (retiree benefit obligations) collective bargaining or litigation.
📋 Proposed
$18,829 state Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant accepted for Fire Department turnout gear.
💰 $18,829 grant
📋 Proposed
Four reappointments through March 31, 2029: Archives Advisory (Susan Keats), Conservation (Ann Storer), Historical Commission (Julie Broderick, Emily Dowling).
📋 Proposed
Routine Town Manager report and general topics; supporting memo attached.
📋 Proposed
Routine financial report from the Comptroller.
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 6: board to review proposed changes to Transfer Station (trash/recycling drop-off) fees; revenue increase memo attached.
💰 Fee changes under review; revenue increase memo cited
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 6: board reviews FY2027 municipal budget status ahead of Spring Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews draft post-election voter outreach plan for Spring Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board to act on motions for Spring Town Meeting, including an EFPBC (likely Elementary Facilities Planning & Building Committee) article.
📋 Proposed
Board to finalize the Spring Town Meeting warrant (dated April 3, 2026) setting all articles residents will vote on.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews and updates member assignments to town committees and commissions.
📋 Proposed
Four one-day licenses: Studio on the Common (Apr 10, 22 Church St), Sanborn House (Apr 16), Temple Shir Tikvah (May 3), Griffin Museum (Jun 6).
📍 22 Church St; Sanborn House; Temple Shir Tikvah; Griffin Museum
📋 Proposed
Board to note open seats on town committees and commissions.
March 30, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss collective bargaining or litigation strategy on post-employment benefits (OPEB) and union contracts.
📋 Proposed
Two speed feedback signs and a trailer to be installed on Swanton Street between Loring Ave and the Aberjona River via a MassDOT grant at no town cost.
💰 Grant-funded; no stated town cost
📍 Swanton Street between Loring Ave & Aberjona River
📋 Proposed
$90,094 state energy grant funds window replacement at Mystic School/Recreation ($48,067) and LED lighting at McCall Middle School ($42,027).
💰 $90,094 grant; $48,067 Mystic School windows, $42,027 McCall LED lighting
💬 Discussed
General town manager update; details in attached report.
💬 Discussed
Mid-year fiscal update covering town finances through February 28, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on proposed changes to Winchester's water and sewer rates for FY27 under Town By-Laws Chapter 7, Section 3.
💰 Rate changes TBD; affects all water/sewer customers
📋 Proposed
Internal reorganization of Select Board roles and assignments.
📋 Proposed
Review of outdoor dining permit requests from local businesses for the upcoming season.
📋 Proposed
Board reviews the outcome of the recent override vote and discusses immediate actions and timeline for responding to the result.
💰 Implications for town budget TBD based on override outcome
📋 Proposed
Board prepares motions for Articles 7 and 15 at Annual Town Meeting and a Special Town Meeting literacy article.
📋 Proposed
Status update on the Washington/Swanton Street project, likely related to road or infrastructure improvements.
📍 Washington Street / Swanton Street
📋 Proposed
One-day liquor licenses for June 18, July 16 & 24, 2026 at Winchester Swim & Tennis Club.
📍 Winchester Swim & Tennis Club
📋 Proposed
Preschool Social Academy (PSA) pony ride event on the Town Common, May 30, 2026, 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
📍 Town Common
📋 Proposed
Network for Social Justice event on the Town Common, June 11, 2026 (rain date June 12), 3–7 p.m.
📍 Town Common
📋 Proposed
Open seats on Audit Advisory Committee, Cultural Council, Personnel Board, and Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee; applications at winchester.us/jobs.
March 16, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss strategy on litigation or collective bargaining related to 10 Converse St / 33 Mt Vernon St.
📍 10 Converse St / 33 Mt Vernon St
📋 Proposed
Closed session to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property at Washington/Swanton Streets.
📍 Washington St / Swanton St
📋 Proposed
Board to accept a $13,720 state grant supporting the Kid Connection/WRAP childcare license for March 2026.
💰 $13,720 grant
📋 Proposed
Board to accept a Massachusetts Historical Commission grant for a comprehensive historic survey of Winchester's west side.
📍 Winchester west side
📋 Proposed
Town Manager recommends appointing Annette Flaherty as Senior Clerk for the Council on Aging.
📋 Proposed
Interview and appoint Wendy Swanton to the Design Review Committee; term expires December 31, 2028.
📋 Proposed
Reappoint Peter Pongratz (2nd term) to Winchester Community Access & Media; term expires November 30, 2028.
📋 Proposed
Board to vote on issuing GO bonds and short-term notes (BANs) for town capital projects and execute closing documents.
💰 Amount not specified in agenda; closing documents referenced
📋 Proposed
Board to address outstanding back taxes on Washington/Swanton Street properties and Waterfield Rd Parcel 091470 (FY22 delinquencies noted in documents).
💰 Outstanding taxes from at least FY22
📍 Washington St / Swanton St; Waterfield Rd Parcel 091470
📋 Proposed
Board to review final FY27 water and sewer rate report and rate options — changes would affect every household's utility bills.
💰 FY27 rate changes TBD; final report and rate options attached
📋 Proposed
Update on supplemental lease expenses for the Mystic School tenant; board to review current lease status.
💰 Supplemental lease expenses referenced
📍 Mystic School
📋 Proposed
Board to vote on appropriating money from the special education stabilization fund; amount not specified in agenda.
💰 Amount not specified
📋 Proposed
Board to review and act on warrant articles for Spring Town Meeting (scheduled April 27, 2026), including bylaw amendment articles.
📋 Proposed
Several one-day licenses for community events at St. Eulalia's, Jenks Center, Studio on the Common (22 Church St), and Wright-Locke Farm, March–June 2026.
📍 St. Eulalia's Parish Hall; Jenks Center; 22 Church St; Wright-Locke Farm
📋 Proposed
Board to formally approve the Town Manager's updated goals as presented.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve renewing the town's audit contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for another 3 years per Audit Advisory Committee recommendation.
📋 Proposed
Approve the 14th annual Glen Doherty Memorial 5K/10K on September 20, 2026 at noon, starting and ending at the Jenks Center.
📍 Jenks Center
March 2, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine opening; next regular sessions scheduled March 16 and March 30, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Board to accept donations; specific donors and amounts not listed in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Joseph McLaughlin appointed as DPW School Custodian.
📋 Proposed
Mid-year town financial report covering FY2026 through January 31, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on Eversource permit to install ~8 feet of conduit in Wendell Street to serve 19 Wendell Street.
📍 19 Wendell Street
📋 Proposed
Hearing on Eversource permit to install ~10 feet of conduit in Winford Way to serve 58 Winford Way.
📍 58 Winford Way
📋 Proposed
Board reviews a partially executed 14th Amendment to the Waterfield Land Disposition Agreement (development contract governing the Waterfield site).
📋 Proposed
Board to discuss and set goals for the Town Manager.
📋 Proposed
Board to review and act on warrant articles for the upcoming Annual Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Emily Clarke reappointed to one alternate position on the EFPBC (Expenditure Forecasting & Program Budget Committee) through March 1, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Four one-day liquor licenses for events at Epiphany Church Hall (June 9), Wright-Locke Farm (June 20), Winchester Unitarian Society (March 27), and Sanborn House (May 16).
📋 Proposed
New Common Victualler's (food service) license for Frozen Hoagies.
📋 Proposed
Approval for Town Day street closures (Main St, Mt. Vernon St, Thompson St, Converse Pl, Laraway Rd), use of Town Common, Manchester Field, Eliot Park, Mill Pond, and a fireworks display from Manchester Field.
📍 Main Street, Mt. Vernon Street, Manchester Field, Town Common
📋 Proposed
Annual 2.5-mile Town Day Road Race by Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence/Highlander's Running Club, starting at the Griffin Museum on Shore Road at 7:00 a.m.
📍 Shore Road (Griffin Museum)
📋 Proposed
Crawford Memorial Church approved to hold Easter sunrise service at 6:30 a.m. on Sandy's Island.
📍 Sandy's Island
📋 Proposed
Kids PMC Bike Ride approved on Wedgemere Ave, Calumet Rd, Salisbury St, and Foxcroft Rd, 9:00–10:00 a.m.
📍 Wedgemere Avenue, Calumet Road, Salisbury Street, Foxcroft Road
📋 Proposed
Board to note open positions on town committees and commissions.
February 23, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Regular Select Board sessions scheduled for March 2, 16, and 30, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Board to accept $13,720 EEC (state childcare licensing) stabilization grant for Kid Connection/WRAP childcare program for February 2026.
💰 $13,720 grant
📋 Proposed
Board to accept $4,250 second-installment grant from Mt. Vernon House for the Council on Aging's Caregiver Support Program.
💰 $4,250 grant
📋 Proposed
Board to accept $190 in donations to the Council on Aging for transportation services.
💰 $190
📋 Proposed
Daniel Medwar appointed as DPW Building Maintenance Coordinator.
📋 Proposed
Board to discuss a proposed new permit fee schedule — documents include a fee analysis and 2026 proposed fee schedule.
💰 New fee schedule proposed; prior schedule from 2021
📋 Proposed
Board to review lease for the Mystic Avenue property housing Kids Corner/Winchester After School Program, with a 2024 amendment on the table.
📍 Mystic Avenue
📋 Proposed
Board to discuss the 2026 outdoor dining policy, building on the version voted January 13, 2025.
📋 Proposed
Board to review and provide feedback on a proposed Human Rights Commission by-law, per a September 2025 commission memo.
📋 Proposed
Board to discuss an overnight parking pilot program — details not specified in agenda documents.
📋 Proposed
Board to discuss goals for the Town Manager.
📋 Proposed
Board to discuss articles for an upcoming Town Meeting warrant — specific articles not listed in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Three one-day licenses requested: Boston's Best Bartending at Winchester Boat Club (Mar. 12) and Sanborn House (Apr. 7); Griffin Museum (Mar. 7).
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior Select Board meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
Board to note open seats on town committees and commissions.
February 12, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Meeting opens at 7:00 PM; residents may address the board.
📋 Proposed
Board votes on the municipal Proposition 2½ override amount, setting how much property taxes may increase for operating expenses.
💰 Override amount TBD; will raise property tax levy above standard 2½% cap
📋 Proposed
Board votes on a separate override amount to fund capital projects beyond the standard levy limit.
💰 Capital override amount TBD; additional property-tax impact
💬 Discussed
Board discusses commitments to control expenses, manage growth, preserve capital funding, and pursue new revenue sources — framing the case for the override ballot question.
January 26, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Special Town Meeting/Public Hearing scheduled Feb. 9, 2026; regular sessions Feb. 9 and Feb. 23.
📋 Proposed
$3,000 gift from the Johnston Family accepted into the Fire Department Gift Account.
💰 $3,000
📋 Proposed
In-kind donation of a sewing machine, fabric, and supplies from Barbara Leonardi to support Recreation's sewing/crochet program.
📋 Proposed
$13,720 state grant supports the Recreation Department's EEC-licensed childcare program for January 2026.
💰 $13,720
📋 Proposed
$15,000 state energy grant funds an in-depth energy audit of the West Side Fire Station.
💰 $15,000
📍 West Side Fire Station
📋 Proposed
Five new firefighters appointed: Cullen Clougherty, Daniel Collins, Cody Philips, Joseph Squizzero, and Kyle Terranova.
💬 Discussed
Board reviews FY25 financial statements, management letter, single audit, and retirement system pension schedules.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on Eversource petition to install new utility pole 95/97 on Main Street to serve 959 Main Street.
📍 959 Main Street
📋 Proposed
Nouvelle Holdings LLC d/b/a Nouvelle Maison seeks to alter the premises of its existing alcohol license.
📍 30 Church Street
📋 Proposed
American Civic Association/Sons of Italy requests a change of manager and officers on its license.
📍 117 Swanton Street
📋 Proposed
Jason Roeder is interviewed and considered for appointment to the Capital Planning Committee, term expiring Jan. 1, 2029.
📋 Proposed
Board considers creating a dedicated 15-minute parking space in front of Comella's restaurant.
📋 Proposed
Board discusses a potential Proposition 2½ override (voter-approved property tax increase beyond the standard cap).
📋 Proposed
Board discusses preparation for the upcoming Special Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board discusses the Human Rights Commission Working Group.
📋 Proposed
Update on the Washington Street/Swanton Street project.
📍 Washington Street / Swanton Street
📋 Proposed
Board discusses a pilot program for overnight parking, with a memo dated Jan. 21, 2026.
📋 Proposed
One-day liquor licenses for Events by Josie (Jan. 31) and Griffin Museum (Apr. 17) at the Griffin Museum.
📍 Griffin Museum
📋 Proposed
Routine food-service licenses approved for Bagels N Brew, Gloria's Pizza, Starbucks Coffee, and Wright-Locke Farm Stand.
📋 Proposed
Class II Used Car Dealer's License for Boston Prime Cars Inc.
📋 Proposed
Kids PMC Bike Ride approved June 13, 9–11 a.m. on Wedgemere Ave., Calumet Rd., Salisbury St., and Foxcroft Rd.
📍 Wedgemere Avenue, Calumet Road, Salisbury Street, Foxcroft Road
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Residents near the bike path on Pond St. and Cambridge St. notified of Eversource emergency utility work in the area.
📍 Pond Street / Cambridge Street bike path
📋 Proposed
Board notes open seats on town committees and commissions.
January 12, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Joint session with School Committee covers capital project update, municipal wrap-up, and financial review model — broad snapshot of town priorities and spending.
📍 Select Board Meeting Room
📋 Proposed
Board reviews materials for an upcoming Special Town Meeting; details of warrant articles not specified in the agenda.
📋 Proposed
Accept $455 in donations to the Council on Aging: $380 for transportation services appreciation and $75 in gift contributions.
💰 $455
📋 Proposed
Accept $2,914 from the Harrison Family to purchase a memorial bench for Susan & Winston Harrison at Wildwood Cemetery.
💰 $2,914
📍 Wildwood Cemetery
📋 Proposed
Joseph Reposa appointed as DPW School Custodian.
📋 Proposed
Town Manager presents general topics and staff updates.
📋 Proposed
Comptroller's financial report to the board.
📋 Proposed
Two one-day liquor licenses proposed: Griffin Museum on January 23 and Acera School (5 Lowell Avenue) on February 27, 2026.
📍 5 Lowell Avenue (Acera School)
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of minutes from June 16, June 27, and July 14, 2025 meetings.
📋 Proposed
Open seats on Audit Advisory Committee, Cultural Council, Personnel Board, and Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee — residents may apply.