Avon, MA

Library Trustees

The Avon Library Trustees are meeting to approve minutes from July meetings and discuss old business including the StudyPod, policies on StudyPod use, AI use, and computer use, as well as the deck, landscaping, and sensory-friendly hours/kits. New business includes the Library Director vacancy, a Back to School kickoff event, and an MBLC visit. The meeting is hybrid, with public attendance in person or via Zoom.

• Approve minutes from July 24 and July 30, 2026 meetings
• Discuss StudyPod and related policies (StudyPod use, AI use, computer use)
• Discuss deck and landscaping projects
• Discuss Library Director vacancy
• Discuss Back to School kickoff event and MBLC visit

School Committee

The Personnel Subcommittee will meet virtually to enter executive session for strategy sessions related to collective bargaining with the AFSCME union. The subcommittee will not return to open session after the executive session.

• Executive session under M.G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(2) for collective bargaining strategy with AFSCME
• Meeting is virtual only via Zoom
• No return to open session after executive session

Council on Aging

The Avon Council on Aging is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes and discuss old and new business. Key topics include the budget, building and equipment, the Activities & Volunteer Coordinator role, and activities and programs. The meeting is open for visitor comments.

• Approve August minutes
• Discuss budget
• Discuss building and equipment
• Discuss Activities & Volunteer Coordinator role
• Discuss activities and programs

Parks and Recreation

Zoning Board of Appeals

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive decisions or public hearings listed. The board will approve prior minutes, review correspondence, discuss open items, and handle any pay warrants.

• Approve minutes of July 8, 2026
• Review mail
• Open discussion
• Pay warrants, if any

School Committee

The Avon School Committee's Personnel Subcommittee is meeting to discuss AFSCME contract negotiations. The meeting is scheduled for September 8, 2026, at the AMHS Media Center/Library.

• AFSCME contract negotiations

Town Hall / COA Building Committee

Town Hall / COA Building Committee

Finance Committee

Town Hall / COA Building Committee

The Town Hall / COA Building Committee is meeting to approve minutes from June 17, 2026, and discuss updates on drainage and paving at the rear of Town Hall, IT and Facility Manager office setup, and review and rank Owner's Project Manager (OPM) proposals. They will also schedule interviews for the OPM role. This is a working meeting focused on building project logistics.

• Approve minutes from June 17, 2026
• Update on drainage and paving at rear of Town Hall
• IT and Facility Manager office setup
• Review and rank OPM proposals
• Schedule interviews for OPM

School Committee

The Avon School Committee will hold a walkthrough and regular meeting, including public comment, reports from students, the superintendent, and principals, and votes on several action items. These include approving handbook changes, a staff title change, referring policy development to a subcommittee, and approving fundraisers for District Arts Day and the Drama Club.

• Vote on changes to 2026-2027 AMHS Handbook
• Vote on changes to 2026-2027 Butler Elementary Handbook
• Vote to change Coordinator of Administrative Services title to Finance Coordinator
• Vote to refer PROTECT Act policy development to Policy Subcommittee
• Vote to approve APS Arts Department fundraiser for District Arts Day

Library Trustees

The Avon Library Trustees are meeting to approve minutes from July and discuss old business including the StudyPod, various policies, the deck, landscaping, and sensory-friendly hours. New business includes the Library Director vacancy, a Back to School kickoff event, and an MBLC visit. The meeting is hybrid, with public attendance in-person or via Zoom.

• Approve minutes from July 24 and July 30, 2026
• Discuss StudyPod use policy and other policies
• Discuss Library Director vacancy
• Discuss Back to School kickoff event
• Discuss MBLC visit

Select Board

Board of Health

The Avon Board of Health is meeting to discuss and vote on a series of Title 5 septic system requests, as well as other health-related matters. The agenda includes new business items such as contractor introductions, inspection compliance, waste collection programs, and a maternity leave request, plus old business like tobacco regulations and repeat violations at a local market. The meeting is a hybrid session held in person and remotely.

• Title 5 requests for 243 Central Street, 68 Robbins Street, 447 East Main Street, 48 West Spring Street, and 1 Kempton Avenue
• JDE Civil, Inc. introduction
• MHOA inspection and compliance checks
• Pumpkin Smash Event, mattress collection, bulk collection, and trash/recycling tote replacement
• Olu's Market repeat violations at 157 Main Street

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on Costco Wholesale Corporation's request for an Earth Removal Special Permit and Site Plan Approval to build a members-only fuel facility on an undeveloped outparcel at Stockwell Dr. (Parcel ID: A6-1-4). The board will also approve minutes from June 25, 2026, discuss OCPC activities, and hold an informal discussion with Shaughnessy Crane Service.

• Public hearing: Costco Wholesale Corporation — Earth Removal Special Permit and Site Plan Approval for fuel facility on Stockwell Dr. (Parcel ID: A6-1-4)
• Informal discussion with Shaughnessy Crane Service at 6:45 p.m.
• Approve minutes of June 25, 2026 meeting
• Update from Building Inspector

Library Trustees

The Avon Library Trustees are meeting to approve minutes from previous meetings, discuss old business, and vote on the appointment of Robyn Capone as Library Director. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and Zoom options for the public.

• Approval of Robyn Capone as Library Director
• Approve minutes of previous meeting(s)
• Old business discussion
• Other topics not reasonably anticipated

Conservation Commission

The Avon Conservation Commission is meeting to discuss enforcement, new septic system upgrade proposals, and a fuel facility construction. The agenda includes approving previous meeting minutes and reviewing mail.

• 314 W. Main St. — enforcement order status
• 48 W. Spring St. — NOI for septic upgrade (Collins Civil Engineering)
• 447 E. Main St. — NOI for septic upgrade (Collins Civil Engineering)
• 120 Stockwell Dr. — NOI for members-only fuel facility (Lucas Environmental LLC)
• Approve and sign bill schedule

Finance Committee

The Avon Finance Committee is meeting to approve minutes from July 9, 2026, and discuss its handbook. The main business is preparing for the upcoming budget season, including discussing budget assignments for committee members. The agenda is otherwise routine and contains no specific financial decisions or dollar amounts.

• Approve minutes from July 9, 2026 meeting
• Discuss Finance Committee Handbook brief edition
• Prepare for budget season
• Discuss budget assignments for committee members

Cultural Council

The Cultural Council will discuss and vote on the FY27 grant cycle timeline, including application deadlines and reporting dates. The council will also vote to sign off on a financial report due October 8, 2026, review local grant guidelines and priorities, and schedule the next meeting.

• Vote to sign off on Financial Report due October 8, 2026
• Review and update FY26 Local Guidelines and Priorities
• FY27 grant cycle: application opens September 1, 2026; deadline October 15, 2026
• Deadline to enter denial notifications into GMS: December 31, 2026
• Reorganize council as new business

Housing Authority

The Avon Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes, review the accountant's report including bills and quarterly comparisons, discuss vacancies and occupancies, and receive reports from the executive director and maintenance. No major decisions or public hearings are listed; the agenda consists of routine administrative items.

• Approve minutes of June 30, 2026 regular meeting
• Accountant's report: bill schedule, monthly comparative, quarterlies
• Vacancies and occupancies update
• Executive Director's report
• Maintenance report

Council on Aging

The board will discuss new business including a refrigerator, a summer cookout recap, FY20 accounting reports, and activity and program planning. No other items were reasonably anticipated at the time of posting.

• Refrigerator discussion
• Summer Cookout recap
• FY20 Accounting Reports review
• Activity and Program planning

Select Board

The Avon Select Board will consider a lease agreement for a Fire Department pumper truck, approve Community Development Block Grant lien releases for three properties, and act on an AFSCME memorandum of agreement for a Board of Health stipend. The board will also vote on several appointments, fee waivers, park permits, and gift acceptances before entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining and executive session minutes.

• Lease Agreement — Fire Department Pumper Truck
• Community Development Block Grant — Lien Releases for 354 East Main Street, 452 South Street, and 142 East High Street
• AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement — Katherine Mullarkey/Board of Health Stipend for Additional Duties/Maternity Leave Coverage
• Waive Electrical Permit Fee for Town Hall Remote Access System in the amount of $637.50
• Application from VFW Post #8892 for a Block Party on August 15, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

The Select Board approved a three-year lease-purchase agreement with Republic First National for a new fire pumper truck, deviating from the five-year term approved at Town Meeting to save $63,049.79 in interest. The board also approved a Class II license for Orion Motors, released liens on three properties, and approved several other routine items.

• Approved 3-year fire pumper lease with Republic First National (3-0)
• Approved Class II license for Orion Motors LLC (3-0)
• Released liens on 354 East Main St, 452 South St, 142 East High St (3-0)
• Approved AFSCME stipend for Katherine Mullarkey (3-0)
• Amended Vehicle Usage Policy to add Katherine Mullarkey as temporary user (3-0)
• Waived electrical permit fee for Town Hall remote access system (3-0)
• Appointed Lisa Bimber as Per Diem Station Clerk (3-0)
• Approved DeMarco Park permits for wedding and youth vendor market (3-0)

Board of Assessors

The Avon Board of Assessors will meet in person to approve minutes from the June 1, 2026 meeting, sign bill schedules, and approve monthly reports including the July end-of-month report and motor vehicle excise commitment for 2026-4. Updates on cyclical inspections and new growth will be discussed.

• Approve minutes of June 1, 2026 meeting
• Sign July end-of-month report
• Approve motor vehicle excise commitment 2026-4
• Executive session for statutory exemptions and T.L. Edwards Sand & Gravel, Wales Ave.

Library Trustees

The Library Trustees will meet to conduct an interview for the Library Director position. The agenda also includes the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Interview of Library Director candidate Cynthia Grabke

Library Trustees

The Avon Library Trustees will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and conduct interviews for the Library Director position. Two candidates, Dylan Benoit and Robyn Capone, are scheduled for interviews.

• Interview candidates for Library Director: Dylan Benoit and Robyn Capone

Conservation Commission

The Avon Conservation Commission will discuss and potentially approve an enforcement letter for 314 W. Main St., and consider Certificates of Compliance for 310 W. Main St. and 502 W. Main St. (salt shed). The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes, a blanket permit for DPW maintenance, and a bill schedule.

• 314 W. Main St. — enforcement letter discussion/approval
• 310 W. Main St. — Certificate of Compliance requested by Collins Civil Engineering
• 502 W. Main St. (salt shed) — Certificate of Compliance requested by GCG Associates
• Blanket permit for DPW maintenance and sewer connection tests

The Avon Conservation Commission approved an enforcement order for 314 W. Main St and a certificate of compliance for 310 W. Main St. The blanket permit for DPW maintenance was discussed as an information item only. Minutes from May were approved, and the board noted that three vernal pools accepted by MassDEP are awaiting state certificates before board acceptance.

• Approved enforcement order for 314 W. Main St
• Approved certificate of compliance for 310 W. Main St
• Approved minutes from May meeting
• Discussed blanket permit for DPW maintenance (information only)

Parks and Recreation

The Avon Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on July 22, 2026, to approve the minutes from the June 15, 2026 meeting. The agenda includes updates on playground inspections, budget matters, and summer programs like Red Sox Family Day and Minds in Motion. The meeting will be held in hybrid format at the Civic Center, 65 East Main Street, with Zoom access provided.

• Approve minutes of June 15, 2026 meeting
• Playground inspections update
• Red Sox Family Day scheduled for September 7
• Minds in Motion program discussion
• Summer program updates from Director

Town Hall / COA Building Committee

The Town Hall/COA Building Committee will meet to approve minutes from April 16, discuss a request for qualifications (RFQ) for on-call owner's project manager (OPM) services, and receive an update on Keefe Avenue. No old business is listed. The meeting is procedural with only a few discussion items.

• Approve minutes of April 16 meeting
• RFQ for on-call OPM services
• Keefe Avenue update
• Schedule next meeting

Select Board

The Avon Select Board will consider several public works items including a rate study contract, first-round water shutoffs, and a road paving update. They will also vote on one-day alcohol permits for the Avon Fish & Game Association, park permits, and gift donations. The meeting will conclude with an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and non-union personnel negotiations.

• Public Works — CEI Rate Study, Contract Agreement
• Public Works — Water Shutoffs, Schedule of 1st Round
• Public Works — Road Paving Update — 2026 Construction Season
• One Day Special Alcohol Permits for Avon Fish & Game Association (multiple dates)
• Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters)

The Select Board approved the 2026 Street Paving Plan funded by $1,258,000 in Chapter 90, Capital Improvement, and Unaccepted Streets funds. The Board also approved a contract with Comprehensive Environmental, Inc. for water and sewer rate studies, and authorized water shut-off notices to 13 homeowners with overdue bills. Several other administrative items were approved, including a new station clerk appointment and multiple street opening permits for Eversource.

• Approved 2026 Street Paving Plan with $1,258,000 total funding
• Approved contract with Comprehensive Environmental, Inc. for water and sewer rate evaluation
• Authorized DPW to issue water shut-off notices to 13 homeowners
• Approved Class II license for Orion Motors LLC at 110 Memorial Drive with stipulation
• Appointed Katlyn Abban as 20-hour Station Clerk at $24.13/hour
• Approved Master Service Agreement with JDE Civil Inc. for municipal engineering
• Approved four Eversource street opening permits
• Approved 2026 State Primary Warrant for September 1, 2026

Library Trustees

The Avon Library Trustees will meet to approve minutes from six prior meetings and discuss old business items including a code of conduct, StudyPod, Mango Languages, landscaping, sensory-friendly kits, and BetterWorldBooks. New business includes a wheelchair lift and basement cleanout. The meeting is hybrid, with in-person and Zoom options.

Conservation Commission

The July 9, 2026 meeting of the Avon Conservation Commission has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions will take place.

Finance Committee

The Avon Finance Committee will meet to approve minutes from its June 25, 2026 meeting and discuss reorganization and handbook updates. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.

Board of Health

The Avon Board of Health will meet on July 9, 2026, to discuss and vote on several items, including septic system requests under Title 5 for properties at 100 Robbins Street and 40 Langley Road, tobacco regulations, and repeat violations at Olu's Market. The board will also hear a presentation on the Nicotine Free Generation initiative and address ongoing housing issues at 1 Robbins Street.

• Title 5 septic request vote for 100 Robbins Street
• Title 5 septic request vote for 40 Langley Road
• Tobacco Regulations discussion and vote
• Olu's Market: 157 Main Street repeat violations discussion and vote
• Nicotine Free Generation Presentation discussion and vote

The Board of Health unanimously approved two Title 5 septic system upgrade requests, each with deed restrictions limiting the dwellings to four bedrooms and prohibiting garbage grinders. The board also heard a presentation on a proposed nicotine-free generation policy, discussed ongoing housing and rodent complaints, and extended a deadline for a sewer connection at 160 Memorial Drive.

• Approved Title 5 plan for 100 Robbins Street with local upgrade and deed restriction (unanimous)
• Approved Title 5 plan for 40 Langley Road with four local upgrades and deed restriction (unanimous)
• Extended deadline for 160 Memorial Drive sewer connection IMA to September 1, 2026
• Approved minutes from June 11, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved FY2026 warrant of $164,171.57 (prior to meeting)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Avon Zoning Board of Appeals will continue a public hearing on a revised 40B affordable housing project at 253 Page Street. The petitioner reduced the proposal from 24 condos to 10 single-family homes, with 3 units (30%) reserved for affordable housing. The board will review the latest revisions and take public input.

• Continued public hearing for Case #22-7 at 253 Page Street
• Petitioner: Windsor Heights, LLC (Muhammad Itani, Manager)
• Revised proposal: 10 single-family homes with 3 affordable units (30%)
• Comprehensive Permit under M.G.L. 40B for affordable housing
• Public hearing originally opened November 15, 2022

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging is meeting to approve June minutes and discuss old and new business, including activities and programs, a cornhole set, box lunch, end-of-year finances, and kitchen equipment. The agenda is largely procedural with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve minutes from previous meeting(s)
• Discuss end-of-year finances
• Discuss kitchen equipment
• Discuss activities and programs including cornhole set and box lunch

The Avon Council on Aging met on July 2, 2026, and reviewed end-of-year finances and the July calendar of events. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was largely procedural, covering volunteer needs and upcoming activities. The board also presented a wedding gift to Director Christie Rexford.

• Reviewed end-of-year finances (no action taken)
• Approved July calendar of events (informational)
• Postponed approval of previous meeting minutes

Housing Authority

The Avon Housing Authority will hold a regular meeting to consider routine business including approval of minutes, an accountant's report, and updates on vacancies and occupancies. Notable action items include a vote on Change Order #2 for water shut-off valve replacement at Project #018064 and discussion of security cameras.

• Change Order #2 for Project #018064 Water Shut-Off Valve Replacement
• Discussion of security cameras
• Accountant's Report including Bill Schedule and Monthly Comparative
• Report on vacancies and occupancies

Planning Board

The Planning Board will hold a public hearing on a proposal to operate an 8x20 food trailer in the Home Depot parking lot at 60 Stockwell Drive. The petitioner, James Van Lam, is seeking a special permit for a drive-in or open-air food establishment. The board will also discuss OCPC activities and receive an update from the Building Inspector.

• Public hearing for a special permit to operate a food trailer at 60 Stockwell Drive (Home Depot parking lot)
• Petitioner: James Van Lam, Mobile Food Trailer Vendor, 321 Crescent Street, Brockton
• Special permit required under Section 255-5.3 Table of Use Regulations (E)(5)
• Approve minutes from May 21, 2026 meeting
• Update from the Building Inspector

The Avon Planning Board approved a special permit for James Van Lam to operate an 8x20 food trailer in the Home Depot parking lot at 60 Stockwell Drive, with 14 conditions covering hours, safety, trash, and permits. The board also approved the May 21, 2026 meeting minutes and a $2,185 warrant for the Windsor Heights project.

• Approved special permit for mobile food trailer at 60 Stockwell Drive (all in favor)
• Approved meeting minutes of 5-21-26 (all in favor)
• Approved $2,185 warrant for JDE Civil, Inc. invoice for Windsor Heights project (all in favor)

Finance Committee

The Avon Finance Committee will meet on June 25, 2026, at 6:30 PM in the Mary McDermott Conference Room of Avon Town Hall, with remote access via Zoom. The agenda includes approval of minutes from May 14 and June 11, 2026, and discussion of line-item transfers. The meeting is posted by Recording Secretary Lynne McKenney.

• Approve minutes from May 14, 2026, and June 11, 2026
• Discuss line-item transfers
• Meeting accessible via Zoom with dial-in options

The committee approved seven line-item transfers totaling $300,316.47, including $179,476 for snow and ice costs from the Blizzard of 2026, $45,000 for unemployment claims, and $34,000 for a new Finance Director's transition costs. All transfers were approved unanimously, with votes of 5-0 or 6-0. The committee also approved minutes from May 14 and June 11, 2026, and discussed openings on the Capital Planning Committee.

• Approved $45,000 transfer from Medical & Life Insurance to Unemployment (5-0)
• Approved $5,636.47 transfer from Select Board to Finance Committee for Town Meeting costs (5-0)
• Approved $34,000 transfer from Medical & Life Insurance to Finance Director-Treasurer-Collector for transition costs (6-0)
• Approved $179,476 transfer from Medical & Life Insurance to Snow and Ice for Blizzard of 2026 costs (6-0)
• Approved $1,204 transfer from Medical & Life Insurance to Norfolk Agricultural School for increased enrollment (6-0)
• Approved $25,000 transfer from Technology Personnel Services to Technology Expenses for IT retirement and outsourcing (6-0)
• Approved $10,000 transfer from Fire Department Personnel Services to Fire Department Expenses for storm costs (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes of May 14, 2026 and June 11, 2026 (unanimous)

Select Board

The Select Board will consider a vote to foreclose on 20 MacDonald Street, approve year-end budget transfers for snow removal, IT, and other departments, and discuss collective bargaining strategy in executive session. Several appointments, permit applications, and a gift acceptance form are also on the agenda.

• Final Judgment — 20 MacDonald Street Foreclosure — Vote to Sell Property
• End of Year Transfers: Snow & Ice, Unemployment, Information Technology, Norfolk Agricultural, Station Clerks
• Cyclical Inspection — Award Bid to CIDARE
• Vote on Early In-Person Voting Hours for State Primary and State Election
• Annual Appointments/Reappointments to Boards and Committees (continued from 06/04/26)

The Select Board voted unanimously to sell 20 MacDonald Street, a property the town took ownership of after the owner stopped paying taxes in 2015. The board approved following legal procedures for the sale, including eviction litigation and a broker sale. The board also approved multiple end-of-year line-item transfers totaling over $300,000, including $179,476 for snow and ice costs from the 2026 blizzard.

• Approved sale of 20 MacDonald Street following foreclosure procedures (unanimous)
• Approved $45,000 transfer from Medical & Life Insurance to Unemployment for school department claims
• Approved $5,636.47 transfer to Finance Committee for additional Town Meeting printing costs
• Approved $34,000 transfer for new Finance Director transition costs
• Approved $179,476 transfer from Medical & Life Insurance to Snow & Ice for blizzard costs
• Approved $1,204 transfer to Norfolk Agricultural School for increased student attendance
• Approved $25,000 transfer from Technology/Personnel to Technology Expenses for IT support
• Approved $10,000 transfer within Fire Department for switch panel replacement