Hubbardston
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Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold public hearings under the Wetlands Protection Act for Colton Prentiss (hazardous tree removal) and Stanley Suchocki (new home on Birches Road). They will also discuss updates and an enforcement order for 20 Kruse Rd and review forest cutting plans.
- Public hearing: Request for Determination of Applicability for Colton Prentiss to remove dead/diseased/hazardous pine trees
- Public hearing: Notice of Intent for Stanley Suchocki to build a new single-family dwelling and utilities on Birches Road (Map 3 Lot 1A)
- Update and enforcement order for 20 Kruse Rd
- Review of forest cutting plans
Planning Board
The Hubbardston Planning Board is reorganizing and considering an ANR (Approval Not Required) plan from Ortolino on Thompson Road. The meeting also includes public comments, minutes approval, and planner's report.
- Board reorganization
- Ortolino ANR plan on Thompson Rd
Council on Aging
The Council on Aging will meet to review secretary and treasurer reports. The body will discuss outreach efforts and current programming for seniors.
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Cemetery Commission
The Cemetery Commission will conduct a field trip to assess maintenance needs at Brookside, Rural Glen, Evergreen, and Pine Grove cemeteries. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled during this inspection.
- Brookside Cemetery (Rt. 68, 0.8 mi S of Hubbardston Center)
- Rural Glen, Evergreen, and Pine Grove cemeteries (~28 Barre Rd)
Planning Board
The Planning Board will meet to reorganize its membership and handle administrative reports. The primary point of business is the review of an Act No. 40 (ANR) filing for the Ortolino property.
- Ortolino ANR on Thompson Rd
- Board reorganization
Select Board
The Select Board will review the FY 26 end-of-year financial update and FY 25 annual audit. The meeting includes a consent agenda of minutes, resignations, and appointments, as well as a discussion on the interim Town Administrator position.
- FY 26 End of Year financial update
- FY 25 Annual Audit
- Interim Town Administrator position update
- Consent agenda: minutes and resignations
- One-day alcoholic beverages license for Seven Saws Brewing
School Committees and School Information
The Quabbin Regional School Committee will meet to ratify contracts for the School District Office Association, Paraprofessionals, and Teachers through June 30, 2029, along with a Memorandum of Understanding for Nutrition Professionals. The meeting will also include a request for an executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy.
- Ratification of Quabbin Regional School District Office Association contract (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029)
- Ratification of Quabbin Regional School District Paraprofessional Association contract (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029)
- Ratification of Quabbin Regional School District Teachers’ Association contract (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029)
- Ratification of Quabbin Regional School District Nutrition Professionals MOU
- Request for executive session regarding collective bargaining strategy
Cemetery Commission
The Commission is meeting to discuss ongoing maintenance for town cemeteries, including fence and garage repairs. They will review recent burial invoices and consider new signage for cemetery rules and waste disposal.
- Brookside garage repairs
- Forest Hill fence work
- Repair of stones damaged by auto accidents at Forest Hill and Pine Grove
- Purchase of fertilizer, lime, and enzymatic cleaner
- Proposal from a volunteer to construct signs for three cemeteries
Library Trustees
The Board of Library Trustees will evaluate bids and the RFP process for renovating the library's lower level. Members will decide on a construction quote to move the project forward.
- Review of construction quotes for lower level of library
- Updates on the RFP process for lower level renovations
Planning Board
This meeting is primarily focused on board reorganization and administrative updates. No specific development projects or zoning changes are listed on the agenda.
- Board reorganization
Open Space Committee
The committee is reviewing several pending projects including the Scout Trail hardening and various trail sign installations. Members are also discussing funding statuses for Mass Trail grants and potential town funding updates.
- Mass Trail Grant status update ($2,700)
- Scout Trail hardening plan
- Bridge material invoices for Gates Hill and Mill Pond
- OHRV public outreach and deterrence discussion
- Hay contract discussions
Community Preservation Committee
The Community Preservation Committee will hear from Habitat for Humanity about affordable housing ideas and discuss potential uses of CPA funding for the First Meeting House. They will also review town election results and approve meeting minutes from March 12, 2026.
- Habitat for Humanity representative to discuss affordable housing ideas
- Discussion on potential CPA funding for First Meeting House
- Review of town election results
- Approval of March 12, 2026 minutes
Agricultural Commission
The Hubbardston Agricultural Commission will discuss old business including a report on the Town Fair, a proposed farm accessory bylaw, plans for Farm to School Day, and a Farm Emergency town plan. They will also consider new business and any unexpected subjects.
- Town Fair report
- Farm accessory bylaw discussion
- Farm to School Day planning
- Farm Emergency town plan review
School Committees and School Information
The Quabbin Regional School District's Collective Bargaining Subcommittee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining. The agenda includes a request to enter executive session for this discussion, which is the primary item. The meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Request to enter executive session for collective bargaining strategy
- No other substantive items on the agenda
Board of Health
The Hubbardston Board of Health will review Title 5 septic test results and perc tests for several properties, including 111 Hale Rd and 96 Old Princeton Rd. They will consider permits for a well, a one-day food permit, and a disposal system repair. Also discussed will be a request for investigation of a possible unhoused individual near Mt Jefferson and Malone Roads.
- Title 5/Perc tests for seven properties: 111 Hale Rd, 65 Old Boston Tpke, 96 Old Princeton Rd, 91 Hale Rd, 9 Thompson Rd (PERC), 44 Underwood Rd (inspection), 96 Old Westminster Rd (as-built)
- Water tests and DCR Beaches Report
- Permits: well at 65 Old Boston Tpke, one-day food for Rietta/Chickie's on July 12, disposal system at 3 Mare Meadow Lane, certificate of compliance for 41 Main St
- Installers permit for Ronald Spraske
- Request for investigation of possible unhoused individual at Mt Jefferson/Malone Rd
Cemetery Commission
The Hubbardston Cemetery Commission will review minutes, recent burials, invoices, and payments. Old business includes purchasing fertilizer, lime, and enzymatic cleaner, repairing the Forest Hill fence and Brookside garage, and fixing stones damaged by auto accidents. They will also discuss signage and installing corner posts to prevent errant driving.
- Purchase of fertilizer & lime and enzymatic cleaner
- Forest Hill fence repair
- Brookside garage repairs
- Stone repairs from auto accidents at Forest Hill and Pine Grove
- Install corner posts to prevent errant driving
School Committees and School Information
The Collective Bargaining Subcommittee is meeting to discuss strategy regarding labor contract negotiations. The primary business will be conducted in executive session.
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy
Planning Board
The Montachusett MPO will review and endorse the FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program, which outlines regional transportation planning activities. The board will also review adjustments to the FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program and receive updates from MassDOT, transit agencies, and regional planning committees. Most of the agenda covers administrative updates and procedural approvals rather than specific local projects or funding allocations.
- Review amendments to the FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
- Endorse the FFY 2027 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP)
- Approve May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
- Review updates from MassDOT, regional transit, and the Joint Transportation Committee
- Set tentative meeting schedule through the end of 2026
Council on Aging
This meeting includes standard reports from the secretary and treasurer, discussion of outreach and programs, and other routine business. No specific decisions or actionable items are listed.
- No specific items listed
The Council on Aging accepted the treasurer's report dated June 10, 2026, despite noted difficulties in obtaining account information from the Town. The board also scheduled several upcoming community events and holiday activities.
- Accepted June 10 treasurer's report (Unanimous)
Select Board
The Select Board voted 2-1 to send a letter to the Worcester Historical Museum expressing the town's interest in taking ownership of the Mishoon canoe if the Nipmuc Tribe does not claim it. Member Young opposed citing storage concerns. The board also discussed tax title auctions and Plum Tree Lane ownership but took no action, referring the matter to the Treasurer/Collector.
- Approved sending letter to Worcester Historical Museum about Mishoon canoe (2-1)
- Discussed tax titles and Plum Tree Lane ownership (no action taken)