Erving
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Cemetery Commission
The commission will review the direct mailing process for a plot buy-back program and discuss potential changes to cemetery regulations. They will also receive updates on software and the status of the new cemetery.
- Buy-back letter direct mailing
- Cemetery regulation changes
- New cemetery status update
- Software update
- Chair election
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will discuss a battery storage introduction at the Paper Mill site, a site visit for a River Road Solar Project, and a request for determination of applicability for sewage treatment plant dryer equipment. They will also continue discussions on a local wetlands bylaw and vernal pool designations and protections. The meeting includes the nomination and election of officers for the upcoming year.
- Battery storage introduction at Paper Mill Site
- RDA for Foundation for Sewage Treatment Plant Dryer Equipment
- Site Visit for River Road Solar Project
- Need for a local Wetlands bylaw discussion continued
- Vernal Pools Designations and Protections
Historical Commission
The Historical Commission will review minutes, update on a building survey and grants, and discuss the demolition of a water tower in Erving Center. The body will also consider further discussion on a demolition delay by-law and an archaeology accountability policy.
- Review of minutes from previous meetings
- Update on Historic Building Survey project
- Update on 2026 grants
- Discussion on water tower demo proposal in Erving Center
- Further discussion on Demolition Delay By-Law
Franklin County Technical School Committee
The committee will review minutes from April, receive an update from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) on a potential building project, and discuss plans for public outreach. No specific decisions or funding amounts are listed.
- MSBA update on school building project
- Public outreach plans discussion
- Approval of April 8, 2026 minutes
Museum Committee
The committee will approve April minutes, review selectboard approval of revised policies, and receive updates on the Pearl B. Care Building. New business includes redistributing funds in the 2026-27 budget, reviewing an expenditure report and National Grid bill, and reports on cataloging artifacts and photo uploads.
- Selectboard approval of revised museum policies
- Records preservation update with Terri and Leslie
- Pearl B. Care Building: new contact, work updates, and physical needs
- Donations: Comcast photos and Boy Scout items
- 2026-27 budget: redistribution of funds and National Grid bill
Board of Library Trustees
This is a routine meeting of the Erving Public Library Board of Trustees. The board will approve minutes, hear reports from the director and Friends, and discuss facility management, finances, and policies. The only old business is strategic planning.
- Strategic planning discussion
- Director's report
- Financial review
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Select Board
The Select Board will conduct two public hearings regarding a dangerous dog and an appeal of Citation #392. The board will also review the Treasury Warrant and meet in executive session to discuss personnel matters and past meeting minutes.
- Public hearing: Dangerous Dog
- Public hearing: Appeal of Citation #392
- Review & Approval of Treasury Warrant
Select Board
The Select Board and Water Commissioners will review several procurement bids for town services and facility repairs. They will also discuss funding for the wastewater treatment plant and strategies to address speeding. Additionally, the board will handle appointments for town commissions and an interim treasurer.
- Procurement votes for curbside solid waste collection and a wheeled excavator
- Flooring replacement for Senior & Community Center and architectural proposal for library roof
- Elementary School roof and HVAC project agreements with MSBA
- State Revolving Loan Fund discussion for Erving Center Wastewater Treatment Plant
- Hawkers & Pedlers permit application for Lelos Ice Cream
Select Board
The Select Board will consider adopting the Town of Erving Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026, which requires approval for submission to MEMA and FEMA. They will also vote on procurement contracts for a wheeled excavator, curbside solid waste collection, and the elementary school roof and HVAC project. Discussions include strategies to address speeding and pursuing a state loan for the wastewater treatment plant clarifier project.
- Adopt Town of Erving Hazard Mitigation Plan 2026
- Vote on Wacker Neuson EW65 wheeled excavator procurement via MA State Contract
- Vote on curbside solid waste collection procurement
- Vote on agreements for Elementary School Roof & HVAC Project with MSBA
- Discuss Farley Bridge Project and MassDOT reimbursement agreement
Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors will discuss hiring joint legal counsel with Northfield for negotiations regarding Northfield Mountain LLC. The board will then enter an executive session to discuss litigation strategy.
- Discussion of counsel for Northfield Mountain LLC negotiations
- Executive session for litigation strategy
Personnel Department
The Treasurer Preliminary Screening Committee is meeting to select a chairperson, review interview questions, and review application materials. They will also hold an executive session to consider applicants for employment.
- Selection of committee chairperson
- Review of interview questions for applicants
- Review of application materials for treasurer position
- Executive session to interview or consider applicants
Personnel Department
The committee is meeting to establish a chairperson and review interview questions and application materials. The session includes an executive session to screen candidates for the Director of Information Technology position.
- Selection of committee chairperson
- Review of IT Director interview questions
- Review of applicant materials
- Executive session for candidate screening
Cemetery Commission
The Cemetery Commission will review letters of interest and discuss a buyback letter. Other business and unanticipated matters may also be addressed. The agenda is mostly administrative with no major decisions or funding items.
- Review of letters of interest
- Discussion regarding buyback letter
- Other business and unanticipated matters
Personnel Department
The Health Agent Preliminary Screening Committee will meet to select a chairperson and review interview questions and application materials. An executive session will be held to discuss or interview applicants for employment, citing the need to protect the hiring process.
- Selection of committee chairperson
- Review of draft interview questions
- Review of application materials submitted by candidates
- Executive session to interview applicants
Board of Library Trustees
This is a regular meeting of the Erving Public Library Board of Trustees. Standard agenda items include approval of minutes, director's report, facility management, finances, Friends report, and policies. The board will also discuss strategic planning as an old item.
Planning Board
The Planning Board is discussing a wide range of proposed bylaw changes and warrant articles. These discussions will lead to a public hearing on September 18, 2026. The board is also reviewing the creation of a Mill Revitalization Overlay District.
- Proposed bylaws for townhouses and cottage housing
- Regulations for mobile homes and manufactured homes
- ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) bylaw updates
- Mill Revitalization Overlay District proposal
- Wireless communications bylaw review
Franklin Conservation District
The Franklin Conservation District Board of Supervisors will review March meeting minutes and receive updates on current and upcoming District Innovation grants. No specific decisions or new business items are listed; the agenda is largely procedural.
- Update on current District Innovation grant (Kyla)
- Update on upcoming District Innovation grant (Kyla)
- Review and approval of March meeting minutes
- Next meeting scheduled for July 9, 2026
Cultural Council
The Erving Cultural Council will discuss results from a Community Input Survey and review the Mass Cultural Council schedule. They will also address membership and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Review and accept March 16, 2026 minutes
- Discussion of Community Input Survey results
- Review of Mass Cultural Council schedule
- ECC membership discussion
Recreation Commission
The Recreation Commission will hold a public hearing and discuss the Summer Parks Program, including a vote on program policies. New and other business will also be addressed.
- Public hearing
- Vote on 2026 Summer Parks Program policies
- Discussion of family info packet and required forms
Board of Health
The Board of Health will discuss potential adjustments to its fee schedule, review and issue annual licenses and permit renewals for calendar year 2026, and handle administrative items including board reorganization and appointment of a hiring screening sub-committee. The meeting will also review minutes from previous meetings and receive a health nurse update.
- Discussion of fee schedule
- Review and issuance of 2026 licenses and permit renewals
- Appointment of Preliminary Hiring Screening Sub-Committee
- Reorganization of the Board
- Discussion of complaint log