Colrain, MA
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👤 Members & officials (24)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Board of Assessor's Meeting
- Dwight Harrison
- Jim Slowinski
- Nicholas Anzuoni
Who’s on the Board of Health Hearing & Meeting
- Barbara Griffin
- Nina Martin-Anzuoni
- Randy Crochier
- Tim Slowinski
Who’s on the Board of Health meeting
- Barbara Griffin
- Nina Martin-Anzuoni
- Tim Slowinski
Who’s on the Board of Health Meeting
- Barbara Griffin
- Nina Martin-Anzuoni
- Tim Slowinski
- Alice Wozniak
- Randy Crochier
- Shayla Phillips
Who’s on the Select Board
Who’s on the Select Board Meeting
- Ben Eastman
- Emily Thurber
- Catherine Korby
- Katie Korby
Who’s on the Select Board/MLP Board Meeting
- Catherine Korby
- Benjamin Eastman
- Emily Thurber
🗳️ How this town voted (67 contests)
Official town-by-town returns — MA Secretary of the Commonwealth (PD43+). ✓ marks this town's plurality choice.
U.S. Senate 2026-09-01
John Deaton ✓ 72
U.S. Senate 2026-09-01
Edward J. Markey ✓ 219 · Seth W. Moulton 76
U.S. House — 2nd Congressional 2026-09-01
James P. McGovern ✓ 278
Treasurer 2026-09-01
Deborah B. Goldberg ✓ 257
Treasurer 2026-09-01
Elizabeth Dionne ✓ 61
State Senate — Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin & Hampshire 2026-09-01
Gabriel Greenspan ✓
State Senate — Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin & Hampshire 2026-09-01
Paul W. Mark ✓ 260
State Representative — 1st Franklin 2026-09-01
Lora L. Wondolowski ✓ 174 · Corinne Ellen Coryat 113
Sheriff — Franklin County 2026-09-01
Lori M. Streeter ✓ 263
Secretary of the Commonwealth 2026-09-01
Anne R. Brensley ✓ 6
Secretary of the Commonwealth 2026-09-01
William Francis Galvin ✓ 265
Register of Probate — Franklin County 2026-09-01
Daniel Francis Graves ✓ 255
🗳️ Ballot measures (1)
Propositions decided directly by voters.
Q6: General Laws Chapter 44B, Sections 3 through 7, also known as the Community Preservation Act (?Act?), establishes a…
2024-11-05 · Failed — 396 yes / 575 no
Upcoming
Wed Nov 4, 2026
Conservation Commission Meeting
Conservation Commission to hear barn foundation repair request
The Conservation Commission will hold a hearing regarding a foundation repair on Foundry Village Rd. The board will also review a compliance certificate for an Eversource energy project and discuss a trailer on Prolovich Rd.
- Request for Determination of Applicability for barn foundation repair on Foundry Village Rd. [Map 122, Lot 16]
- Certificate of Compliance review for Eversource Energy 29R2 Distribution Line Upgrade Project (DEP File #136-0091)
- Update on trailer removal on Prolovich Rd. [Map 414, Lot 27]
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Conservation Commission Agenda
For Wednesday, November 4, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
55 Main Road, Colrain, MA
Call to Order:
Attendance:
Hearing:
6:05 PM
• Request for Determination of Applicability by Nicholas Miller, Field
Geology Services for William Ferenc to repair his barn foundation on
Foundry Village Rd. [Map 122, Lot 16] that is within 100’ of the North
River.
New Business:
• Approve the Minutes of September 23, 2026
• Review of the Request for a Certificate of Compliance by BSC Group
for Eversource Energy on 29R2 Distribution Line Upgrade Project;
DEP File #136-0091
• Any updates on the trailer owned by Michael Bailey on Prolovich Rd.
[Map 414, Lot 27]. Board of Health sent a letter to remove trailer.
Adjourn:
***Other items not anticipated by the Chair within this 48-hour posting
requirement may be added as needed. ***
Recent meetings
Mon Oct 19, 2026
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Colrain Library Board to discuss strategic planning and maintenance
The Griswold Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to review reports and ongoing business. Discussions include strategic planning updates, the development of a library website, and winter building maintenance.
- Strategic Planning Updates
- Development of a GML specific website
- Fall/winter building and grounds maintenance
- Planning for Fix-It Day 2027
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I.
Call to Order and Opening
a.
Roll call of Officers
b.
Land acknowledgement
c.
Review Team Agreements
II.
Approval of Agenda
III.
Approval of previous month’s meeting minutes
IV.
Public comments
V.
Reports
a. Director's Report
b. Treasurer’s Report
c. Cornerstone Committee Report
d. Governance Committee Report
VI.
Ongoing business
a. Strategic Planning Updates
b. Developing a GML specific website
c. Building & Grounds - fall/winter maintenance
VII. New business
a. Fix-It Day 2027
VIII. Miscellaneous
IX.
Next meeting date
X.
Adjourn
GML Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 19, 2026, 6:00 pm
at Griswold Memorial Library and
by Zoom at this link - bit.ly/GMLzoom (or by QR→)
(Hybrid Meeting)
Tue Sep 29, 2026
Board of Health Meeting
Colrain Board of Health reviews housing code cases and septic issues across town
The Colrain Board of Health meets on 9/29/2026 to approve minutes from 9/8 and hear Health Agent updates on housing and septic enforcement. Items include active Orders to Correct at 2 Coombs Hill Rd. and 6 Greenfield Rd., a condemned septic system at 107 Adamsville Rd., and several scheduled inspections. The board will also discuss a health district oversight meeting, FEMA course completion, a request for the town's emergency management plan, and international transport of burial remains.
- 2 Coombs Hill Rd.: Order to Correct issued February 13, 2025 for egress, smoke detectors, and no heat
- 6 Greenfield Rd.: Order to Correct issued August 14, 2025 for Housing Code violations; Title 5 on 12/6/25; HC hearing June 26th
- 107 Adamsville Rd.: septic system condemned; update on recent contact with owner
- 269 Heath Rd.: Notice of Inspection sent; inspection scheduled October 7th at 11AM
- 259 Ed Clark Rd.: Notice of Inspection sent; inspection scheduled September 28th at 2PM
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COLRAIN BOARD OF HEALTH AGENDA
9/29/2026 6:30PM
HIGHWAY DEPT MEETING ROOM [9 JACKSONVILLE RD]
Call to order:
Attendance:
1. Approve the Minutes of 9/8
2. Health Agent Updates:
Housing Issues:
a. Griswoldville Sewer District updates [Amphidrome septic plan permitted in May]
b. 2 Coombs Hill Rd.
[issue with egress, smoke detectors and no heat; Order to
Correct issued February 13, 2025]
c. 6 Greenfield Rd. [Order to Correct issued for Housing Code [HC] violations-August
14, 2025; Title 5 on 12/6/25; HC hearing June 26th; updates?]
d. 269 Heath Rd.
[Notice of Inspection sent; October 7th at 11AM]
e. 116 Main Rd
[Notice of Noncompliance sent; update, if any]
Title 5/septics:
1. 107 Adamsville Rd. [Condemned; update on recent contact with owner]
2. 257 Greenfield Rd.
[Perc done September 9th; system application submitted.]
3. 162 S. Green River Rd. [Tight tank being installed]
Debris/Trash/Misc:
•
22 Heath Rd
[Update on violations and Notice of Inspection letter sent August
12, 2025]
•
259 Ed Clark Rd. [Notice of Inspection sent; September 28th at 2PM]
4. Health District Update-September 24th CPHS oversight meeting
5. Discuss where members are at with taking the FEMA Course ICS100
6. MEMA rep, Nate Moreau looking for copy of Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP)
7. Discuss process for transporting burial remains internationally
Adjourn:
***Other items not anticipated within 48 hours of the meeting***
Tue Sep 29, 2026
Board of Assessor's Meeting
Colrain assessors to approve August–September property and motor vehicle lists
The Colrain Board of Assessors meets at 5:00 PM at the Assessors' Office, 55 Main Rd. The agenda is routine: approving minutes from 7/28 and signing off on monthly real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle lists for August and September. Members will also handle motor vehicle tax commitment warrants, including a revised warrant for Commitment #2. The agenda notes other items may be added within the 48-hour posting requirement.
- Approve minutes of the 7/28 meeting
- Approve Real Estate & Personal Property Monthly Lists for August & September
- Approve Motor Vehicle Monthly Lists for August & September
- Warrant 2026 Motor Vehicle Commitment #5
- Approve Revised Warrant for 2026 Motor Vehicle Commitment #2
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ASSESSOR’S AGENDA
for 9/29/2026
5:00 PM
Assessors’ Office
55 Main Rd
Call to Order:
Attendance:
New Business:
•
Approve the Minutes of 7/28
•
Approve Real Estate & Personal Property Monthly Lists for August & September
•
Approve Motor Vehicle Monthly Lists for August & September
•
Warrant 2026 Motor Vehicle Commitment #5
•
Approve Revised Warrant for 2026 Motor Vehicle Commitment #2
Adjourn:
***Other items not anticipated by the Chair within this 48-hour posting requirement
may be added as needed. ***
Wed Sep 23, 2026
Conservation Commission Meeting
ZBA to weigh wastewater plant special permit, 5 variances
The Colrain Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on North River, LLC's application for a special permit and five variances to build a wastewater treatment facility serving 21 dwellings on a portion of 247 Main Rd. (Map 107, Lot 2.2). The board will also appoint a chair and clerk, approve May 27th minutes, and review recent changes to MGL Ch40A, Sections 5-11.
- Special permit under Section 4.2 for a Public Utility Facility (wastewater treatment) serving 21 dwellings
- Variance to reduce minimum lot size from 2 acres to 0.186 acres
- Variance to reduce frontage from 300 ft to 174 ft
- Variance to reduce front setback from 50 ft to 32 ft, rear setback from 50 ft to 8 ft, side setback from 50 ft to 31 ft
- Review of recent changes to MGL Ch40A, Sections 5-11
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Zoning Board Agenda
For Wednesday, September 23, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
55 Main Rd. [Town Hall, downstairs]
Call to Order:
Attendance:
Appoint a Chair & Clerk:
Hearing:
6:05 PM
To consider the application of North River, LLC for a Special Permit under
Section 4.2-Use Regulations Schedule; to create a Public Utility Facility for a
Wastewater Treatment Facility which will serve 21 dwellings. Also, 5
Variances under Section 7.2-Dimensional Schedule [1] to reduce the
minimum lot size from 2 acres to .186 acres [2] reduce the required
frontage from 300’ feet to 174’ feet [3] reduce front setback from 50’ feet
to 32’ feet [4] reduce rear setback from 50’ feet to 8’ feet [5] reduce
sideline setback from 50’ feet to 31’ feet. The proposed lot is a portion of
247 Main Rd. [Map 107, Lot 2.2].
New Business:
•
Approve the Minutes of May 27th
•
Review recent changes to MGL CH40A, Sections 5-11
Adjourn:
***Other items not anticipated by the Chair within this 48-hour posting
requirement may be added as needed. ***
Wed Sep 23, 2026
Zoning Board of Appeals Hearing & Meeting
Zoning Board to consider North River, LLC wastewater facility application
The Board will consider a Special Permit application from North River, LLC for a wastewater treatment facility serving 21 dwellings. The application also includes requests for five dimensional variances at 247 Main Rd.
- Special Permit for a Public Utility Facility (Wastewater Treatment) for 21 dwellings
- 5 variances to reduce lot size, frontage, and setbacks at 247 Main Rd.
- Approval of May 27th minutes
- Review of MGL CH40A, Sections 5-11 changes
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Zoning Board Agenda
For Wednesday, September 23, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
55 Main Rd. [Town Hall, downstairs]
Call to Order:
Attendance:
Appoint a Chair & Clerk:
Hearing:
6:05 PM
To consider the application of North River, LLC for a Special Permit under
Section 4.2-Use Regulations Schedule; to create a Public Utility Facility for a
Wastewater Treatment Facility which will serve 21 dwellings. Also, 5
Variances under Section 7.2-Dimensional Schedule [1] to reduce the
minimum lot size from 2 acres to .186 acres [2] reduce the required
frontage from 300’ feet to 174’ feet [3] reduce front setback from 50’ feet
to 32’ feet [4] reduce rear setback from 50’ feet to 8’ feet [5] reduce
sideline setback from 50’ feet to 31’ feet. The proposed lot is a portion of
247 Main Rd. [Map 107, Lot 2.2].
New Business:
•
Approve the Minutes of May 27th
•
Review recent changes to MGL CH40A, Sections 5-11
Adjourn:
***Other items not anticipated by the Chair within this 48-hour posting
requirement may be added as needed. ***
Tue Sep 22, 2026
Select Board/MLP Board Meeting
✓ Decided: Select Board opens Special Town Meeting warrant and ratifies prior votes
The Select Board opened the warrant for the October 20, 2026, Special Town Meeting and ratified all votes taken during their September 8, 2026, meeting due to a posting error. The Board also accepted a Massachusetts Councils on Aging (MCOA) Service Incentive Grant and authorized the Town Administrator to manage it. A motion to appoint Michael Slowinski to the Council on Aging failed for lack of a second.
- Opened Special Town Meeting warrant (3-0)
- Ratified all votes from September 8, 2026 meeting (3-0)
- Accepted MCOA Service Incentive Grant (3-0)
- Authorized Town Administrator to expend MCOA grant (3-0)
- Approved minutes for 6/30, 7/7, and 8/11 (3-0)
- Approved four financial warrants (3-0)
- Approved Fire Association boot drive for October 18 (3-0)
- Motion to appoint M. Slowinski to COA failed (no second)
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Town of Colrain
Select Board/MLP Board Meeting
Colrain Highway Garage
9 Jacksonville Road
4:30 PM
MINUTES OF SELECT BOARD
September 22, 2026
Present: Catherine Korby (Chair), Benjamin Eastman (Select Board Member), Emily Thurber (Select
Board Member)
Absent: None
Others Present: Sheryl Stanton (Mohawk Trail & Hawlemont Regional School Districts,
Superintendent); Martha Thurber (Mohawk Trail Regional School Committee, Chair); Ben Minifie, Deb
Menard, Cody Cardaropoli, David Swiderski, Tony Sprelonga (Finance Committee Members); David
Greenberg; Justin Korby; Jane Johnson; Melissa Shepherd; Mike Slowinski; Colleen Worden; Laurie
’ Francis; Joe Slowinski; John Yannis; Nate Smith; Matt Shearer; Brian Scranton; Nick Anzuoni (Fire
Chief); David Schwartz (Developer/Buyer, 270 Greenfield Road); Gabriela Della Croce (Valley
Community Land Trust); Cynthia Lively (remote); Michael Miller (remote); Johnny Depin — Greenfield
Recorder (remote); Brady Shearer (remote); 3 unnamed remote participants; Marjorie Smith (Executive
Assistant); Diana Parsons (Town Administrator)
Call to Order
Chair Catherine Korby called the Select Board meeting to order at 4:30 PM. All three Board members
were presenti, and the meeting was being recorded. Chair Korby noted a recent change to the public
comment policy and read the updated public comment statement into the record.
Joint Meeting With Finance Committee
Mohawk Trail Regional School District Update 2D8T
Superintendent Sheryl Stanton and School C …
Mon Sep 14, 2026
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Library trustees to vote on building use, public comment, and tech help policies
The Griswold Memorial Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business and vote on several policies, including the Building Use Policy, Public Comment Policy, Purpose of Land Acknowledgement, and Tech Help Policy. The board will also discuss strategic planning, a powerwashing update, and developing a library-specific website.
- Vote on Building Use Policy, Public Comment Policy, Purpose of Land Acknowledgement, and Tech Help Policy
- Discussion of supporting the Library of Things
- Strategic Planning updates
- Powerwashing update
- Developing a GML-specific website
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GML Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda
Monday, September 14, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.
at Griswold Memorial Library and
by Zoom at this link - bit.ly/GMLzoom !"#$%&$'()*$
(Hybrid Meeting)
I.
Call to Order and Opening
a. Roll call of Officers
b. Land acknowledgement
c. Review Team Agreements
II.
Approval of Agenda
III.
Approval of previous month’s meeting minutes
IV.
Public comments
V.
Reports
a. Director’s report
b. Treasurer’s report
c. Cornerstone Committee report
d. Governance Committee report
VI.
Ongoing business
a. Strategic Planning updates
b. Powerwashing update
c. Secretary duties and communications workflow
VII.
New business
a. Supporting the Library of Things
b. Vote – Building Use Policy, Public Comment Policy, Purpose of Land
Acknowledgement, Tech Help Policy
c. Developing a GML specific website
VIII.
Next meeting date
IX.
Adjourn
Tue Sep 8, 2026
Select Board/MLP Board Meeting
✓ Decided: Select Board approves police informed response program and new administrative hire
The Select Board approved the implementation of a police informed response program and hired a part-time Police Administrative Assistant. The Board also established a 15-foot trailer length limit for the transfer station and appointed a member to the Hazardous Mitigation Planning Committee.
- Approved implementation of police informed response program (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Lydia Barrett Miller as Police Administrative Assistant (2-1)
- Set 15-foot trailer length limit for transfer station (unanimous)
- Appointed Robert Slowinski to Hazardous Mitigation Planning Committee (unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Susan Slowinski from Council on Aging (unanimous)
- Approved Warrants AP2709 ($15,994.75) and PR2704 ($25,690.00) (unanimous)
- Approved August 19 meeting minutes (2-0-1)
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Town of Colrain
Select Board/MLP Board Meeting
Colrain Highway Garage
9 Jacksonville Road
4:30 PM
MINUTES OF SELECT BOARD
September 8, 2026
Present: Chair Catherine Korby, Select Board Member Benjamin Eastman, Select Board Member
Emily Thurber
Absent: None
Others Present: Nick Anzuoni (Fire Chief); Jim Slowinski (Electrical Inspector); Chris Lannon
(Police Chief); Michael Slowinski; Joe Slowinski; Justin Korby; Laurie Francis; John Yannis;
David Greenberg; Diana Parsons (Town Administrator); Marjorie Smith (Executive Assistant)
Call to Order
Chair Catherine Korby called the meeting to order at 4:34 PM, noted that all three Select Board
members were present, and stated that the meeting was being recorded. She also announced a
temporary change to the meeting format so that public comments would be taken earlier in the agenda
and generally limited to three minutes.
Update Re: Fire Alarm Panel At Colrain Central School, Fire Chief
Anzuoni, Jim Slowinski, Electrical Inspector
Fire Chief Nick Anzuoni and Electrical Inspector Jim Slowinski updated the Board on the school fire
alarm panel, noting two failed strobes during inspection and concern about future parts availability for
the aging system. The Board did not take action, but indicated it wanted more technical information in
writing, including whether failures were in the strobes or panel, whether replacement parts can still be
sourced, and whether the Town should delay any major investment until there is more clarity o …
Tue Sep 8, 2026
Board of Health Meeting
Board of Health reviews housing violations and septic system updates
The Board of Health will receive updates on several housing code and Title 5 compliance issues. The meeting includes discussions regarding a potential MOU with the MA Health Officers Association and an update on opioid settlement funds.
- Housing code and Title 5 updates for 2 Coombs Hill Rd., 6 Greenfield Rd., and 269 Heath Rd.
- Septic system updates for 107 Adamsville Rd., 257 Greenfield Rd., and 162 S. Green River Rd.
- Potential MOU with MA Health Officers Association regarding tobacco sales compliance checks
- Opioid Settlement presentation update
- Debris and violation updates for 22 Heath Rd. and 259 Ed Clark Rd.
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✓ Decided: Colrain BOH approves MOU for youth tobacco compliance checks
The Colrain Board of Health voted unanimously to let Barbara Griffin sign a memorandum of understanding with the Massachusetts Health Officers Association for youth compliance checks on tobacco sales, which Nina Martin-Anzuoni noted carries no fee. The board also approved the minutes of its August 4 meeting and agreed to adjourn. Most of the meeting was updates and discussion: housing and septic enforcement cases, an opioid settlement presentation to be scheduled with the Selectboard, a health district report, and emergency preparedness training. Condemnation hearings were tabled.
- Approved minutes of the 8/4 meeting as written (unanimous)
- Approved Barbara Griffin to sign an MOU with the MA Health Officers Association for youth tobacco sales compliance checks (unanimous)
- Tabled discussion of condemnation hearings
- Adjourned at 8:04 PM (unanimous)
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COLRAIN BOARD OF HEALTH AGENDA
9/8/2026 6:30PM
HIGHWAY DEPT MEETING ROOM [9 JACKSONVILLE RD]
Call to order:
Attendance:
1. Approve the Minutes of 8/4
2. Health Agent Updates:
Housing Issues:
a. Griswoldville Sewer District updates [Amphidrome septic plan permitted in May]
b. 2 Coombs Hill Rd.
[issue with egress, smoke detectors and no heat; Order to
Correct issued February 13, 2025]
c. 6 Greenfield Rd. [Order to Correct issued for Housing Code [HC] violations-August
14, 2025; Title 5 on 12/6/25; HC hearing June 26th; updates?]
d. 269 Heath Rd.
[Letter sent, possible case for housing court]
e. 116 Main Rd
[Notice of Noncompliance sent; update, if any]
Title 5/septics:
1. 107 Adamsville Rd. [Condemned; no recent contact with owner]
2. 257 Greenfield Rd.
[Perc done September 9th; system application submitted.]
3. 162 S. Green River Rd. [Tight tank application submitted; install in 2026]
Debris/Trash/Misc:
•
22 Heath Rd
[Update on violations and Notice of Inspection letter sent August
12, 2025]
•
259 Ed Clark Rd. [Update on debris in yard & site visit scheduled with Randy]
4. Discussion and possible sign a MOU between Colrain & MA Health Officers Association [MHOA] that
MHOA will provide youth compliance checks on tobacco sales
5. Opioid Settlement update [presentation to Selectboard]
6. Health District Update-August 27th CPHS oversight meeting
7. Discuss condemnation hearings
8. Discuss where members are at with taking the FEMA Course ICS …
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COLRAIN BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
9/8/2026 6:30PM
COLRAIN TOWN OFFICE [55 MAIN RD]
Call to order: 6:35 PM
Attendance: Barbara Griffin, Nina Martin-Anzuoni, Tim Slowinski and Alice Wozniak, Clerical Assistant.
1. Approve the Minutes of 8/4 Barbara moved to approve the Minutes as written, Tim seconded.
Passed unanimously.
2. Health Agent Updates: Limited updates since Randy is on vacation.
Housing Issues:
a. Griswoldville Sewer District updates [Amphidrome septic plan permitted in May]
b. 2 Coombs Hill Rd.
[issue with egress, smoke detectors and no heat; Order to
Correct issued February 13, 2025]
c. 6 Greenfield Rd. [Order to Correct issued for Housing Code [HC] violations-August
14, 2025; Title 5 on 12/6/25; HC hearing June 26th; updates?]
d. 269 Heath Rd.
[Letter sent, possible case for housing court] Housing inspection
letter sent for Wednesday, October 7th at 11AM.
e. 116 Main Rd
[Notice of Noncompliance sent; update, if any]
Title 5/septics:
1. 107 Adamsville Rd. [Condemned; no recent contact with owner]
2. 257 Greenfield Rd.
[Perc done September 9th; system application submitted.]
3. 160 S. Green River Rd. [Tight tank application submitted; install in 2026]
Debris/Trash/Misc:
•
22 Heath Rd
[Update on violations and Notice of Inspection letter sent August
12, 2025]
•
259 Ed Clark Rd. [Update on debris in yard & site visit scheduled with Randy].
Housing inspection letter sent for Monday, September 28th at 2PM.
4. Discussion and possible …
Tue Aug 25, 2026
Select Board/MLP Board Meeting
✓ Decided: Colrain Select Board adopts new trench permit and fills several board vacancies
The Board approved a new $50 trench permit application and appointed members to the Cultural Council and Zoning Board of Appeals. It also formally appointed Maggie Smith as Executive Assistant and released the option to purchase 66 Reils Lane. New appointments to the Council on Aging were tabled.
- Approved Warrants AP2707 ($78,589.58), AP2708 ($35,283.47), and PR2703 ($26,847.02) (unanimous)
- Tabled all new appointments to the Council on Aging (unanimous)
- Appointed Drew Houser to the Cultural Council and Mass in Motion Committee (unanimous)
- Appointed Tesia Elani to the Cultural Council (unanimous)
- Appointed Benjamin Eastman as Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate (2-0-1)
- Appointed Maggie Smith to the Executive Assistant position (unanimous)
- Adopted trench permit application with a $50 fee and designated Highway Superintendent as authority (unanimous)
- Released the option to purchase for 66 Reils Lane (unanimous)
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Town of Colrain
Select Board/MLP Board Meeting
Colrain Highway Garage
9 Jacksonville Road
4:30 PM
MINUTES OF SELECT BOARD
August 25, 2026
Present: Chair Catherine Korby, Select Board Member Benjamin Eastman, Select Board Member Emily
Thurber
Absent: None
Others Present: Gary Ponce (Director, Colrain Volunteer Ambulance Association); Kevin Worden II;
Police Chief Chris Lannon; Mike Slowinski (MLP Manager); Drew Houser; Tesia Elani; John
Yannis; Joel McCloud; Jane Johnson; Richard Herzig; Amy Herzig; Elane Stanley; Justin Korby;
John Yannis; Laurie Francis; Glenda Wood; Gail Sinistore; David Greenberg; Joe Slowinski;
Nancy Turkle; Marjorie Smith (Executive Assistant); Diana Parsons (Town Administrator)
Call to Order
Chair Korby called the:Select Board meeting to order at 4:30 PM. Ail ines Select Board Members were
noted as present and the meeting was noted as being recorded.
Update re: Development of West County Regional Ambulance Service,
Gary Ponce, Director, Colrain Volunteer Ambulance Association
Gary Ponce, CEO and Director of Colrain Volunteer Ambulance Association, presented an overview of
the current state of EMS services in West County and the ongoing regional planning effort. The current
model relies heavily on on-call staffing, with an average ambulance response time of 21 minutes across
the service area. Colrain Volunteer Ambulance is the only Advanced Life Support (ALS/paramedic-level)
provider in West County, and the current operational and financial model …
Wed Aug 19, 2026
Select Board Meeting
✓ Decided: Select Board discusses $236.6M FCTS project, no votes taken
The Colrain Select Board attended a regional meeting to discuss the proposed Franklin County Technical School building project and its potential impacts on the 19 member communities ahead of the October 6, 2026 district-wide vote. No votes were taken. The discussion covered project costs, funding scenarios, and potential financial impacts on member communities and taxpayers.
- No votes taken at the meeting
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Colrain Select Board Meeting
Buckland Town Hall
17 State Street, Buckland MA
August 19, 2026
MINUTES
Present: Emily Thurber and Ben Eastman
Others Present: , Diana Parsons and Town officials and representatives from Franklin County Technical
School member communities.
Meeting Purpose
The regional meeting was held at Buckland Town Hall to discuss the proposed Franklin County Technical
School (FCTS) building project and potential impacts on the 19 member communities in advance of the
October 6, 2026, district-wide vote. Buckland Finance Committee Chair Larry Langford facilitated the
discussion. The purpose of the meeting was to review the project and proposed funding and discuss
possible scenarios resulting from the October 6 vote.
Franklin County Technical School Building Project and Funding
The proposed new FCTS building has an estimated total project cost of approximately $236.6 million. The
Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) is anticipated to reimburse up to approximately $113.8
million, leaving approximately $122.8 million as the local district share.
The local share would be allocated among the 19 member communities using the District's existing
assessment formula, based 50% on population and 50% on equalized valuation. The project costs would be
reflected in the District's capital assessments rather than its operating assessment.
{t was discussed that a capital expense of this magnitude would likely be funded through debt exclusions in
the member comm …
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Select Board/MLP Board Meeting
✓ Decided: Select Board approves MOUs, donations, and FRCOG hazard plan contract
The Colrain Select Board approved all consent items, including meeting minutes and warrants, accepted departmental donations totaling $2,908.45, and signed MOUs with the Franklin County Solid Waste Management District and FRCOG for the Hazard Mitigation Plan update. The Board also approved a letter to the state regarding legislative language differences, appointed Shannon Reade to the Personnel Committee, and declined to appoint Michael Slowinski to the Council on Aging. No appointment was made for Slowinski, who announced his resignation as MLP Manager.
- Approved meeting minutes for June 9, 16, and 23, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved warrants totaling $947,704.29 (unanimous)
- Accepted donations totaling $2,908.45 (unanimous)
- Approved MOUs with Franklin County Solid Waste Management District (unanimous)
- Approved letter to state re: H4846 and H4848 language differences (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with FRCOG for Hazard Mitigation Plan update (unanimous)
- Appointed Shannon Reade to Personnel Committee (unanimous)
- Declined to appoint Michael Slowinski to Council on Aging (no vote taken)
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Town of Colrain
Select Board/MLP Board Meeting
Colrain Highway Garage
9 Jacksonville Road
4:30 PM
MINUTES OF SELECT BOARD
August 11, 2026
Present: Chair Catherine Korby, Select Board Member Benjamin Eastman, Select Board Member
Emily Thurber
Absent: None
Others Present: Sheriff Lori Streeter (Franklin County Sheriff's Office); Nicole Guertin, Chief of
Staff (Franklin County Sheriff's Office); Chris Lannon (Colrain Police Chief);
Robbie Murphy (Friends for the Preservation of the Colrain Historic District); Mike
Slowinski; Joe Slowinski; Shannon Reade; Diana Parsons (Town Administrator);
Marjorie Smith (Administrative Assistant)
Call to Order
Chair Catherine Korby called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. All three Select Board members were
noted as present, and the meeting was noted as being recorded.
Introduction to Franklin County Sheriffs' Office Co-Responder
Initiative, Regional Behavioral Health Program
Sheriff Lori Streeter and her Chief of Staff presented the Franklin County Sheriffs Office Co-
Responder Initiative. Sheriff Streeter clarified that the program is not a traditional co-response model
but rather an aftercare initiative developed in response to requests from local law enforcement chiefs.
The Chief of Staff described the program as providing licensed mental health clinicians and case
managers who would follow up on social service concerns identified by officers — including elder
welfare, hoarding, and non-crisis mental health situations — within 24 to …
Mon Aug 10, 2026
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Library trustees to discuss strategic planning, secretary duties, power-washing
The Griswold Memorial Library Board of Trustees is holding a hybrid meeting to receive reports from the director, treasurer, and committees, and to discuss ongoing business including strategic planning updates and a debrief of West County Fix-It Day. New business items include secretary duties and communications workflow, as well as power-washing. The meeting includes public comments and approval of previous minutes.
- Strategic Planning Updates
- West County Fix-It Day debrief
- Secretary duties and communications workflow
- Power-washing discussion
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GML Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda Monday, Aug. 10 at 6:00 p.m. at Griswold Memorial Library and by Zoom at this link - bit.ly/GMLzoom !"#$%&$'()*$ (Hybrid Meeting) I. Call to Order and Opening a. Roll call of Officers b. Land acknowledgement c. Review Team Agreements II. Approval of Agenda III. Approval of previous month’s meeting minutes IV. Public comments V. Reports a. Director’s report b. Treasurer’s report c. Cornerstone Committee report d. Governance Committee report VI. Ongoing business a. Strategic Planning Updates b. West County Fix-It Day debrief VII. New business a. Secretary duties and communications workflow b. Power-washing VIII. Next meeting date IX. Adjourn
Tue Aug 4, 2026
Board of Health meeting
Board of Health to review housing code violations and septic updates
The Board of Health will receive updates from the Health Agent regarding specific housing code violations and septic system statuses. The board will also discuss an update on the Opioid Settlement to be presented to the Selectboard.
- Housing code updates for 2 Coombs Hill Rd, 6 Greenfield Rd, 269 Heath Rd, and 116 Main Rd
- Septic and Title 5 updates for 107 Adamsville Rd, 257 Greenfield Rd, and 162 S. Green River Rd
- Debris and trash violation updates for 22 Heath Rd and 259 Ed Clark Rd
- Griswoldville Sewer District updates regarding the Amphidrome septic plan
- Opioid Settlement update for the Selectboard
housing-codesepticpublic-healthopioid-settlementzoning
✓ Decided: Board of Health plans condemnation hearings for two properties
The Colrain Board of Health met and discussed multiple housing and septic issues, planning condemnation hearings for 269 Heath Rd and 116 Main Rd in the fall. They also discussed potential regulations on Kratom, a synthetic product, but decided to wait for regional guidance from FRCOG. The board approved the minutes from the previous meeting and received updates on various ongoing cases.
- Approved minutes of 7/14 meeting (unanimous)
- Planned condemnation hearings for 269 Heath Rd and 116 Main Rd in the fall
- Discussed potential Kratom regulations but deferred to FRCOG regional approach
- Noted no update on 2 Coombs Hill Rd. order to correct
- Reported 6 Greenfield Rd. may face fees and fines as court deadline approaches
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COLRAIN BOARD OF HEALTH AGENDA
8/4/2026 6:30PM
HIGHWAY DEPT MEETING ROOM [9 JACKSONVILLE RD]
Call to order:
Attendance:
1. Approve the Minutes of 7/14
2. Health Agent Updates:
Housing Issues:
a. Griswoldville Sewer District updates [Amphidrome septic plan permitted in May]
b. 2 Coombs Hill Rd. [issue with egress, smoke detectors and no heat; Order to
Correct issued February 13, 2025]
c. 6 Greenfield Rd. [Order to Correct issued for Housing Code [HC] violations-August
14, 2025; Title 5 on 12/6/25; HC hearing June 26th; updates?]
d. 269 Heath Rd. [Letter sent, possible case for housing court]
e. 116 Main Rd [Notice of Noncompliance sent; update, if any]
Title 5/septics:
1. 107 Adamsville Rd. [Condemned; new owner]
2. 257 Greenfield Rd. [Perc done September 9th; repair to be done in 2026.]
3. 162 S. Green River Rd. [Tight tank application submitted; install in 2026]
Debris/Trash/Misc:
• 22 Heath Rd [Update on violations and Notice of Inspection letter sent August
12, 2025]
• 259 Ed Clark Rd. [Update on debris in yard & now on neighbors’ land]
3. Opioid Settlement update [present to Selectboard]
Adjourn:
***Other items not anticipated within 48 hours of the meeting***
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COLRAIN BOARD OF HEALTH MINUTES
8/4/2026 6:30PM
HIGHWAY DEPT MEETING ROOM [9 JACKSONVILLE RD]
Call to order: 6:49 PM
Attendance: Barbara Griffin, Chair; Nina Martin-Anzuoni; Tim Slowinski; Alice Wozniak, Clerical
Assistant; Randy Crochier, Health Agent; Aalianna Marietta, reporter for the Recorder.
1. Approve the Minutes of 7/14 Nina moved to approve, Barbara seconded. Passed unanimously.
2. Health Agent Updates: Jasmine Ward, Health Agent who broke her leg has had surgery and will be
out for a couple months.
Housing Issues:
a. Griswoldville Sewer District updates [Amphidrome septic plan permitted in May]
The Conservation Commission (CC) looked at the plans that the designer, Chris
Stoddard dropped off. This will be reviewed at a future CC meeting.
b. 2 Coombs Hill Rd.
[issue with egress, smoke detectors and no heat; Order to
Correct issued February 13, 2025] No update.
c. 6 Greenfield Rd. [Order to Correct issued for Housing Code [HC] violations-August
14, 2025; Title 5 on 12/6/25; HC hearing June 26th; updates?] A second dumpster
is there but the time is running out for the deadline issued by the court. The town
may be looking for fees and fines.
d. 269 Heath Rd.
[Letter sent, possible case for housing court] We will be looking to
schedule a condemnation hearing in the fall.
e. 116 Main Rd
[Notice of Noncompliance sent; update, if any] We will be looking
to schedule a condemnation hearing in the fall.
Title 5/septics:
1. 107 Adamsville Rd. [Cond …
Thu Jul 30, 2026
Conservation Commission meeting
Conservation Commission to review septic replacement on S. Green River Rd.
The Conservation Commission will hold a hearing regarding a septic system replacement near the Green River. The board will also discuss potential violations concerning a trailer on Prolovich Rd.
- Determination of Applicability for tight tank septic replacement at 160-162 S. Green River Rd.
- Discussion of site visit findings for a trailer on Prolovich Rd. regarding potential violations
- Public comment notice from Division of Fish & Wildlife on draft Priority Habitat map
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✓ Decided: Conservation Commission approves septic repair at 160 South Green River Rd
The Conservation Commission unanimously approved a Negative Determination for Peggy Langan's request to replace a failed septic system at 160 South Green River Rd. The commission also discussed the 'Bailey trailer' on Prolovich Rd, noting potential safety issues and missing records from a previous Enforcement Order, with further investigation planned.
- Approved Negative Determination for septic replacement at 160 South Green River Rd (unanimous)
- Approved March 19 minutes as written (unanimous)
- Adjourned meeting at 6:20 PM (unanimous)
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Conservation Commission Agenda
For Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 5:00 PM
55 Main Road, Colrain, MA
Call to Order:
Attendance:
Hearing: 5:00 PM
• Request for Determination of Applicability by Chris Stoddard for
Peggy Langan to replace the failed septic system with a tight tank at
160-162 S. Green River Rd. [Map 421, Lot 45] that is within 100’ of
the Green River.
New Business:
• Approve the Minutes of March 19, 2026
• Division of Fish & Wildlife sent a notice of the public comment on the
draft Priority Habitat map
• Discuss the board’s findings from their individual site visits to the
trailer owned by Michael Bailey on Prolovich Rd. [Map 414, Lot 27]
and whether it is in violation or needs to be removed.
Adjourn:
***Other items not anticipated by the Chair within this 48-hour posting
requirement may be added as needed. ***
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Conservation Commission Minutes
Tuesday, July 30, 2026
Town Office 55 Main Rd
Present:
David Nims, Matt Slowinski, Bill Dornbusch, Larry Richmond, Lee Denison, Ben Beas and Mia
Francesconi present.
Others Present: Alice Wozniak, Clerical Assistant; Chris Stoddard, septic designer; Dan Langan, landowner.
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 5:06 PM.
Hearing:
The Request for Determination by Peggy Langan was opened.
Peggy Langan applied to repair the failed septic at 160 South Green River Rd, but the entire
property is within 100’ of the Green River. The design and paperwork for a tight tank as a
replacement were reviewed by the Con Com. There is an old woods road that will be used to
remove the old tank and material. The 2K gallon tank will be put in the same place as the
material being taken out. Due to the discontinuance of the second house [#162] on the
property, it’s a reduction in flow and is covered within the Riverfront Area under CMR 310,
Section 10.58 (6)©. The hearing was closed.
Vote:
Bill Dornbusch moved to find Negative Determination, reason #5. Matt Slowinski
seconded. Passed unanimously.
Minutes:
Lee Denison moved to approve the Minutes of March 19th as written. Larry Richmond
seconded. Passed unanimously.
New Business: 1.) Division of Fish & Wildlife sent a notice of the public comment period on the draft version
of the Priority Habitat map. Informational only. No further action is needed.
3.) The C …
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Board of Assessor's Meeting
Board to approve tax lists, uncollectible property, and a CH61B lien release
The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, personal property uncollectible, real estate and motor vehicle monthly lists, and a motor vehicle commitment warrant. They will also release a CH61B lien and approve a notice of non-applicability for 271 Thompson Rd, and review criteria for a Clause 18 exemption.
- Approve Real Estate & Personal Property Monthly Lists for June & July
- Approve Motor Vehicle Monthly Lists for June & July
- Warrant 2026 Motor Vehicle Commitment #4
- Release CH61B lien for 271 Thompson Rd [Griswold]
- Approve Notice of Non-Applicability for 271 Thompson Rd [Griswold]
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✓ Decided: Colrain Board of Assessors approves uncollectible property and tax lists
The Colrain Board of Assessors approved June and July real estate, personal property, and motor vehicle lists, along with motor vehicle commitment #4. The board also approved uncollectible personal property for 9 Dunnell Drive, signed a release of lien and notice of non-applicability for 271 Thompson Rd, and updated Clause 18 hardship guidelines.
- Approved June 2nd minutes (unanimous)
- Approved uncollectible personal property for 9 Dunnell Drive in the amount of $223.46 (unanimous)
- Approved June and July RE/PP monthly lists (unanimous)
- Approved June and July MV monthly lists (unanimous)
- Approved 2026 MV Commitment #4 in the amount of $9,878.41 (unanimous)
- Approved Release of Lien and Notice of Non-Applicability for 271 Thompson Rd (unanimous)
- Approved updates to Clause 18 hardship criteria including liquid assets and income guidelines (unanimous)
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ASSESSOR’S AGENDA
for 7/28/2026
5:00 PM
Assessors’ Office
55 Main Rd
Call to Order:
Attendance:
New Business:
• Approve the Minutes of 6/2.
• Approve Personal Property UnCollectible
• Approve Real Estate & Personal Property Monthly Lists for June & July
• Approve Motor Vehicle Monthly Lists for June & July
• Warrant 2026 Motor Vehicle Commitment #4
• Release CH61B lien for 271 Thompson Rd [Griswold]
• Approve Notice of Non-Applicability for 271 Thompson Rd [Griswold]
• Review criteria for Clause 18 exemption
Adjourn:
***Other items not anticipated by the Chair within this 48-hour posting requirement
may be added as needed. ***
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Board of Assessors’ Meeting Minutes
55 Main Rd. Colrain, MA 01340
July 28, 2026
Present:
Nicholas Anzuoni, Jim Slowinski and Dwight Harrison.
Others Present:
Alice Wozniak, Director of Assessing.
Call to Order:
The meeting was called to order at 5:09 PM.
Minutes:
Jim Slowinski moved to approve the Minutes of June 2nd, Dwight Harrison
seconded. Passed unanimously.
Real Estate:
UnCollectible Personal Property-The property at 9 Dunnell Drive was a
second home but sold on June 30, 2025 and the new owners who live there
fulltime brought the bill in. Due to the timing of closing, the Assessors
consider it UnCollectible.
Nicholas Anzuoni moved to approve the list of UnCollectible for Personal
Property in the amount of $223.46. Dwight Harrison seconded. Passed
unanimously.
Monthly List-The RE/PP Monthly Lists for June & July are as follows:
•
June
$ 223.46
•
July
$ 0.
Dwight Harrison moved to approve the previously listed RE/PP Monthly
lists. Jim Slowinski seconded. Passed unanimously.
Motor Vehicle:
Monthly List-The MV Monthly Lists for June & July are as follows:
•
June
$ 177.02
•
July
$ 209.93
Jim Slowinski moved to approve the previously listed MV Monthly list.
Nicholas Anzuoni seconded. Passed unanimously.
Warrant to Collect-The recent MV adjusted warrant is as follows:
•
2026 MV Commitment #4
$ 9,878.41
Jim Slowinski moved to approve the previously listed MV Commitment.
Dwight …
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Board of Health meeting
Board of Health reviews septic, housing, and trash violations
The Colrain Board of Health meets to review housing code violations, septic permit updates, and debris complaints. The board will also discuss public health initiatives and emergency preparedness plans.
- Griswoldville Sewer District septic plan decisions
- 2 Coombs Hill Rd. housing code compliance update
- 107 Adamsville Rd. condemned property with new owner
- 259 Ed Clark Rd. debris violation and neighbor impact
- Opioid Settlement update for Selectboard
health-codeseptic-permitshousing-violationsdebris-complaintspublic-health
✓ Decided: Board of Health approves May minutes and selects emergency training module
The Board of Health approved the May 14 minutes and decided to pursue ICS 100 training. The board reviewed several ongoing housing and septic property updates and discussed emergency preparedness for seniors.
- Approved May 14 minutes (unanimous)
- Removed 61 Heath Rd from future agendas as project is complete
- Selected ICS 100 training over TRAIN modules
- Adjourned meeting at 8:05 PM (unanimous)
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COLRAIN BOARD OF HEALTH AGENDA
7/14/2026 6:30PM
HIGHWAY DEPT MEETING ROOM [9 JACKSONVILLE RD]
Call to order:
Attendance:
1. Approve the Minutes of 5/14
2. Health Agent Updates:
Housing Issues:
a. Griswoldville Sewer District updates [2 septic plans applications submitted; decision
on either?]
b. 2 Coombs Hill Rd. [issue with egress, smoke detectors and no heat; Order to
Correct issued February 13, 2025]
c. 6 Greenfield Rd. [Order to Correct issued for Housing Code [HC] violations-August
14, 2025; Title 5 on 12/6/25; HC hearing June 26th; updates?]
d. 269 Heath Rd. [Letter sent, possible case for housing court]
e. 116 Main Rd [Notice of Noncompliance sent; update, if any]
Title 5/septics:
1. 107 Adamsville Rd. [Condemned; new owner]
2. 257 Greenfield Rd. [Perc done September 9th; repair to be done in 2026.]
3. 61 Heath Rd. [2025 campground permit with conditions, septic incomplete?]
4. 162 S. Green River Rd. [Tight tank application submitted; install in 2026]
Debris/Trash/Misc:
• 22 Heath Rd [Update on violations and Notice of Inspection letter sent August
12, 2025]
• 259 Ed Clark Rd. [significant debris in yard & now on neighbors’ land]
3. Health District Update-May 28th & June 25th CPHS oversight meetings
4. Information from Multi-Town Senior Services Meeting-June 11th (if available)
5. Schedule condemnation hearings
6. Special Needs Emergency Registry Information Session update
7. Public Health Emergency Preparedness Training update
8. Op …
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COLRAIN BOARD OF HEALTH AGENDA
7/14/2026 6:30PM
HIGHWAY DEPT MEETING ROOM [9 JACKSONVILLE RD]
Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 6:34 PM.
Attendance: Barbara Griffin; Nina Martin-Anzuoni; Tim Slowinski; Randy Crochier, Health Agent; Alice
Wozniak, Clerical Assistant and Ronald Culver, resident.
1. Approve the Minutes of 5/14 Nina moved to approve the Minutes of May 14th as written, Tim
Slowinski seconded. Passed unanimously.
2. Health Agent Updates: Randy is light on housing updates as Jasmine Ward who handles many
of those, has broken her leg and is out of commission for at least 6+ weeks.
Housing Issues:
a. Griswoldville Sewer District updates [2 septic plans applications submitted;
decision on either?] Issued septic permit for Amphridrome system in May.
b. 2 Coombs Hill Rd. [issue with egress, smoke detectors and no heat; Order
to Correct issued February 13, 2025] No update.
c. 6 Greenfield Rd. [Order to Correct issued for Housing Code [HC] violations-
August 14, 2025; Title 5 on 12/6/25; HC hearing June 26th; updates?] Housing
Court did rule that the Town will recover most of the legal fees that it has
expended.
d. 269 Heath Rd. [Letter sent, possible case for housing court] No update.
e. 116 Main Rd [Notice of Noncompliance sent; update, if any]. Might be
headed towards Tax Title for nonpayment of taxes.
Title 5/septics:
1. 107 Adamsville Rd. [Condemned; new owner] No movement so working with
Maja Kazmierczak from the Attorney Gene …
Tue Jul 7, 2026
Select Board Meeting
✓ Decided: Select Board approves police admin assistant, COA appointments
The Colrain Select Board approved 13 Council on Aging appointments, an Executive Assistant position for the Town Administrator's office, and a new Police Department Administrative Assistant position (2-1). The board also approved end-of-year fund transfers and discussed correspondence from a non-resident, with one member disclosing a past ethics error.
- Approved Council on Aging appointments for 13 members (unanimous)
- Approved Executive Assistant job description and $28.75/hr pay rate (unanimous)
- Approved Police Department Administrative Assistant job description (2-1)
- Approved Police Department Administrative Assistant pay rate of $23.94/hr (2-1)
- Approved FY26 end-of-year transfers as voted by Finance Committee (unanimous)
- Approved additional transfers for cemetery account and Smith Vocational assessment (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of May 8 and May 12, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved warrants AP2652 ($40,651.84) and AP2701 ($222,526.73) (unanimous)
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Town of Colrain
Select Board/MLP Board Meeting
Colrain Highway Garage
9 Jacksonville Road
4:30 PM
MINUTES OF SELECT BOARD
July 7, 2026
Present: Catherine Korby, Chair; Benjamin Eastman, Select Board Member; Emily Thurber, Select
Board Member
Absent: None
Others Present: Mike Slowinski (resident); Betty Johnson (Council on Aging); Chris Lannon (Police
Chief); Diana Parsons (Town Administrator); Marjorie Smith (Executive Assistant)
4:30 p.m. Call to Order
Chair Catherine Korby called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Alll three Select Board members were
noted as present, and the meeting was noted as being recorded.
Consent Items
Approve Minutes of May 12, 2026
Approve Warrant AP2652 FY26 in the amount of $40,651.84
Approve Warrant AP2701 FY27 in the amount of $222,526.73
Chair Korby moved to approve the minutes from May 8, 2026 and May 12, 2026. Select Board
Member Emily Thurber seconded. Approved unanimously.
Chair Korby moved to approve Warrants AP2652 for FY26 and AP2701 for FY27 as presented.
Select Board Member Benjamin Eastman seconded. Approved unanimously.
Appointments and Resignations
Requests for Appointments/Letters of Interest Received for Council on Aging;
Appointments to Three, Two and One Year Terms
Chair Korby provided background on the Council on Aging (COA) reconstitution, noting that the
original COA bylaw had been found non-compliant with state registration requirements and that a
Special Town Meeting corrected the bylaw, updating membership num …
Tue Jun 30, 2026
Select Board
✓ Decided: Select Board appoints Jim Slowinski as Electrical Inspector, approves warrants
The Colrain Select Board approved the appointment of Jim Slowinski as Electrical Inspector for a one-year term and approved four warrants totaling $175,655.61. The board also approved Maggie Smith as Assistant Treasurer/Collector, signed a Host Community Agreement with MA Craft Cannabis, and approved the Town Administrator carrying vacation time. Several items were discussed but not acted upon, including the Executive Assistant job description and a police department administrative assistant position.
- Approved minutes from April 28, 2026 (2-0-1)
- Approved warrants AP2650, AP2651, PR2624, PR2625 totaling $175,655.61 (unanimous)
- Appointed Jim Slowinski as Electrical Inspector for one year ending June 30, 2027 (unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Maggie Smith as Assistant Treasurer/Collector (unanimous)
- Approved Town Administrator carrying 6.5 hours FY26 vacation through July 3, 2026 (unanimous)
- Signed Host Community Agreement with MA Craft Cannabis (unanimous)
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Town of Colrain
Select Board/MLP Board Meeting
Colrain Highway Garage
9 Jacksonville Road
4:30PM
MINUTES OF SELECT BOARD
June 30, 2026
Present: Chair Catherine Korby, Select Board Member Benjamin Eastman, Select Board Member
Emily Thurber
Absent: None
Others Present: Jim Slowinski (Electrical Inspector); Corinne Coryat (Candidate for State
Representative); Lucy Foster (Campaign Manager); Paula Harrison (Treasurer/Collector); Mike
Slowinski (MLP Manager); Joe Slowinski (Resident); Chris Lannon (Police Chief) Diana Parsons
(Town Administrator); Marjorie Smith (Administrative Assistant)
Call To Order
Chair Korby called the Select Board/MLP Board Meeting to order at 4:30 PM. All three Select Board
members were present and the meeting was noted as being recorded.
Introduction & Share Concerns, Corinne Coryat, Candidate For State
Representative
Corinne Coryat, candidate for State Representative and former Chief of Staff to Representative Natalie
Blais, introduced herself and discussed priorities relevant to the district. Key topics included rural
school funding and Chapter 70 reform, regional school transportation reimbursement, PILOT program
reform incorporating carbon sequestration, agricultural worker housing, municipal building authority
legislation, broadband surety bond legislation (H. 3566), and regional EMS sustainability. Resident
Joe Slowinski posed questions regarding the Attorney General's handling of ballot initiatives, the cost
of living in Massachusetts, state …
Tue Jun 23, 2026
Select Board Meeting
✓ Decided: Select Board appoints Casey Chadwick to Library Trustees
The Colrain Select Board unanimously appointed Casey Chadwick to the Griswold Memorial Library Board of Trustees, filling the vacancy left by Nancy Turkle's resignation. The Board also unanimously approved FY27 Chapter 90 road paving activity, appointed Colleen Worden to the Fire Station Building Committee, and approved Warrant AP2650. A public listening session on potential Colrain Central School consolidation was held, with no votes taken.
- Appointed Casey Chadwick to Griswold Memorial Library Board of Trustees (3-0)
- Approved FY27 Chapter 90 road paving activity (3-0)
- Appointed Colleen Worden to Fire Station Building Committee for one year (3-0)
- Approved Warrant AP2650 (3-0)
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Town of Colrain
Select Board/MLP Board Meeting
Colrain Highway Garage
9 Jacksonville Road
4:00PM
MINUTES OF SELECT BOARD
June 23, 2026
Present: Chair Catherine Korby, Select Board Member Benjamin Eastman, Select Board Member
Emily Thurber
Absent: None
Others Present: Cheli Mennella (Library Trustee); Nancy Turkle (Library Trustee); Betty Johnson
(Library Trustee); Joe Slowinski; Bruce Ridge; Joe Sacco ; David Greenberg; Lena Jillson; Melissa
Shepherd; Kat Brow; Sheryl Stanton (Superintendent); Joe Kurland; Peggy Davis; Stephanie Herzig;
Amy Lavallee (State Representative Candidate); Diana Parsons (Town Administrator); Marjorie Smith
(Administrative Assistant)
Call To Order
Chair Catherine Korby called the Select Board meeting to order at 4:01 PM. All three Select Board
members were present. The meeting was noted as being recorded.
Joint Meeting With Library Trustees To Consider Appointment Of
Trustee Member Pursuant To M.G.L. c. 41, §11
The purpose of the joint meeting was to consider the appointment of Casey Chadwick to fill the
vacancy on the Griswold Memorial Library Board of Trustees resulting from Nancy Turkle’s
resignation, effective July 1, 2026.
Town Administrator Diana Parsons confirmed that the Trustees had previously voted on May 11th to
recommend Casey Chadwick for the position.
A letter of interest from Casey Chadwick was read into the record. In it, Chadwick expressed her
commitment to accessible literacy resources and community learning, citing her pro …
Tue Jun 23, 2026
Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Joint meeting to appoint library trustee member
The Griswold Memorial Library Board of Trustees will hold a joint meeting with the Colrain Select Board to consider the appointment of a trustee member, as authorized by Massachusetts General Law. The meeting is scheduled for June 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Highway Garage, with a remote option available.
- Joint meeting with Colrain Select Board to consider appointment of a library trustee member
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GML Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 4:00 p.m In-person at Highway Garage, 9 Jacksonville Rd, Colrain Online at Microsoft Teams meeting Join the Meeting Now Meeting ID: 295 466 696 859 53 Passcode: Qt36eP2m
I. Joint Meeting with Colrain Select Board to Consider Appointment of Trustee Member, Pursuant to M.G.L. c. 41, §11
Tue Jun 16, 2026
Select Board Meeting
✓ Decided: Select Board appoints Hazardous Mitigation Planning Committee members
The Colrain Select Board unanimously appointed six members to the Hazardous Mitigation Planning Committee and accepted resignations from Russell Barnes (COA) and Nancy Turkle (Library Trustees). The board also approved the May 26 minutes, Warrant AP2649, and a July 7 special meeting, while deferring several reappointments pending legal review.
- Approved May 26, 2026 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved Warrant AP2649 for $46,177.91 (unanimous)
- Appointed Diana Parsons, Nina Anzuoni, Nick Anzuoni, Chris Lannon, Nate Gilbert, and Barbara Griffin to Hazardous Mitigation Planning Committee (unanimous)
- Accepted Russell Barnes' resignation from Council on Aging (unanimous)
- Accepted Nancy Turkle's resignation from Library Trustees (unanimous)
- Approved providing Town Counsel letter on Sewer District collection system ownership to the Sewer District (unanimous)
- Scheduled July 7, 2026 special meeting in lieu of regular July meetings (unanimous)
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Town of Colrain
Select Board/MLP Board Meeting
Colrain Highway Garage
9 Jacksonville Road
4:30PM
MINUTES OF SELECT BOARD
June 16, 2026
Present: Catherine Korby, Emily Thurber, Benjamin Eastman
Absent: None
Others Present: Nina Anzuoni (Emergency Management Director); Nick Anzuoni (Fire Chief); Chris
Lannon (Police Chief); Jim Slowinski (Wiring Inspector); Janice Bames, Betty Johnson, Kathy Phelps,
Elaine Stanley, Susan Slowinski (Council on Aging); Nancy Turkle (Library Trustees); Joe Slowinski;
Mike Slowinski; Diana Parsons (Town Administrator); Marjorie Smith (Administrative Assistant)
Call to Order
Select Board Chair Catherine Korby called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM. All three Select Board
members were present and the meeting was noted as being recorded.
Consent Items
Approve Minutes — May 26, 2026
Approve Warrant AP2649 in the amount of $46,177.91
Select Board Chair Catherine Korby moved to approve the minutes from May 26, 2026. Select
Board Member Emily Thurber seconded. Approved unanimously.
Select Board Chair Catherine Korby moved to approve Warrant AP2649 as presented. Select
Board Vice-Chair Benjamin Eastman seconded. Approved unanimously.
Appointments and Resignations
Annual Reappointments Remaining -— Electrical Inspector, Agricultural
Committee, Board of Registrars
Town Administrator Diana Parsons reported that all three reappointments remain pending. Regarding
the Electrical Inspector, Diana is awaiting a written legal opinion from Town Counsel reg …
Tue Jun 9, 2026
Select Board Meeting
✓ Decided: Select Board approves new Host Community Agreement for cannabis cultivator
The Colrain Select Board approved a new Host Community Agreement with New England Craft Cultivators, contingent on the police chief receiving an updated security plan. The board also approved the Assistant Treasurer/Collector job description, amended the personnel policy to add a floating holiday, and made numerous annual reappointments to town boards and committees. Several items were tabled, including the executive assistant job description and a sewer district matter.
- Approved new Host Community Agreement for New England Craft Cultivators, contingent on security plan (unanimous)
- Approved Assistant Treasurer/Collector job description (unanimous)
- Amended personnel policy to add floating holiday for eligible employees (unanimous)
- Approved Juneteenth observance on Thursday for Highway Dept and Town Office (unanimous)
- Reappointed/appointed numerous town officials and board members for FY27 terms
- Tabled reappointment of electrical inspector pending legal opinion
- Tabled executive assistant job description
- Tabled sewer district collection system response
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Town of Colrain
Select Board/MLP Board Meeting
Colrain Highway Garage
9 Jacksonville Road
4:30PM
MINUTES OF SELECT BOARD
June 9, 2026
Present: Chair Catherine Korby, Select Board Member Benjamin Eastman, Select Board Member
Emily Thurber
Absent: None
Others Present: Paula Harrison (Treasurer/Collector); Michael Slowinski (MLP Manager); Wes
Ritchie (Co-Founder and Co-CEO, New England Craft Cultivators); Nick Sammarco (KP Law, Town
Counsel); Randy Crochier (Health Agent, FRCOG); Shawn Kimberly (Building Inspector); Diana
Parsons (Town Administrator); Marjorie Smith (Administrative Assistant)
Call to Order
Chair Catherine Korby called the meeting to order at 4:33 PM. All three Select Board members were
present. Chair Korby noted the meeting was being recorded.
Review and Approve Job Description and Adopt Assistant
Treasurer/Collector Job Description; Review Request for Amendment
to_Personnel Policy re: Holidays and Address Juneteenth Friday
Holiday; Paula Harrison, Treasurer/Collector
Assistant Treasurer/Collector Job Description
Treasurer/Collector Paula Harrison presented the job description for the newly approved 12-hour per
week, but up to 13-hours per week, Assistant Treasurer/Collector position. The description
encompasses all duties a qualified assistant might perform over time.
Seléct Board Member Emily Thurber moved to accept and approve the job description for
Assistant Treasurer/Collector as presented. Chair Korby seconded. Approved unanimously.
Amendment to …
Mon Jun 8, 2026
GML Board of Trustees Meeting
GML trustees to hear director, treasurer, and committee reports
The Griswold Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the agenda and previous minutes, receive reports from the director, treasurer, and committees, and discuss ongoing business including Fix-It Day, trustee positions, and building and grounds summer upkeep.
- Director's report
- Treasurer's report
- Cornerstone Committee report
- Governance Committee report
- Discussion of building and grounds summer upkeep and powerwashing
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GML Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda Monday, June 8, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Griswold Memorial Library and by Zoom at this link - bit.ly/GMLzoom !"#$%&$'()*$ (Hybrid Meeting) I. Call to Order and Opening a. Roll call of Officers b. Land acknowledgement c. Review Team Agreements II. Approval of Agenda III. Approval of previous month’s meeting minutes IV. Public comments V. Reports a. Director’s report b. Treasurer’s report c. Cornerstone Committee report d. Governance Committee report VI. Ongoing business a. Fix-It Day b. Trustee positions c. Building & grounds: summer upkeep, powerwashing? VII. New business VIII. Next meeting date IX. Adjourn
Tue Jun 2, 2026
Board of Assessor's Meeting
Assessors to warrant FY2027 preliminary real estate & personal property bills
The Colrain Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, warrant the Fiscal Year 2027 preliminary real estate and personal property tax bills for the Town and Fire District #1, and approve monthly motor vehicle and property lists. The meeting also includes approving a motor vehicle commitment for 2025.
- Warrant Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Real Estate & Personal Property bills for Town of Colrain and Colrain Fire District #1
- Approve Real Estate & Personal Property Monthly List for May
- Approve Motor Vehicle Monthly List for May
- Warrant 2025 Motor Vehicle Commitment #3
- Approve minutes of 4/28 and release executive session minutes from earlier dates
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✓ Decided: Board of Assessors approves FY2027 tax warrants to collect
The Board of Assessors approved the preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 tax bills and warrants to collect. The board also approved monthly lists for real estate, personal property, and motor vehicles.
- Approved FY2027 Warrants to Collect for Real Estate ($2,056,817.34), Personal Property ($235,042.41), Real Estate Fire District ($12,454.47), and Personal Property Fire District ($2,470.22) (Unanimous)
- Approved May RE/PP Monthly List of $0 (Unanimous)
- Approved May MV Monthly List of $121.28 (Unanimous)
- Approved 2026 MV Commitment #3 for $12,442.65 (Unanimous)
- Approved April 28th minutes (Majority)
- Released Executive Minutes for Jan 28, Feb 24, April 2, and April 28 (Unanimous)
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ASSESSOR’S AGENDA
for 6/2/2026
5:00 PM
Assessors’ Office
55 Main Rd
Call to Order:
Attendance:
New Business:
• Approve the Minutes of 4/28 and release Executive Session Minutes of 1/27;
2/24; 4/2 and 4/28.
• Warrant Fiscal Year 2027 Preliminary Real Estate & Personal Property bills for
both Town of Colrain and Colrain Fire District #1
• Approve Real Estate & Personal Property Monthly List for May
• Approve Motor Vehicle Monthly List for May
• Warrant 2025 Motor Vehicle Commitment #3
Adjourn:
***Other items not anticipated by the Chair within this 48-hour posting requirement
may be added as needed. ***
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Board of Assessors’ Meeting Minutes
55 Main Rd. Colrain, MA 01340
June 2, 2026
Present: Nicholas Anzuoni, Jim Slowinski and Dwight Harrison.
Others Present: Alice Wozniak, Director of Assessing.
Call to Order: The meeting was called to order at 5:06 PM.
Minutes: Jim Slowinski moved to approve the Minutes of April 28th, Dwight
Harrison seconded. Passed by majority. Nick Anzuoni abstained due to
absence.
Jim Slowinski moved to release the Executive Minutes of January 28th ,
February 24th, April 2nd and 28th. Dwight Harrison seconded. Passed
unanimously.
Real Estate: Warrants to Collect-The preliminary Fiscal Year 2027 tax bills are ready, and
the following Warrants reflect the amounts to collect:
• Real Estate [RE] $ 2,056,817.34
• Personal Property [PP] $ 235,042.41
• Real Estate [Fire District] $ 12,454.47
• Personal Property [Fire Dist.] $ 2,470.22
Nicholas Anzuoni moved to approve the previously listed Warrants to
Collect. Jim Slowinski seconded. Passed unanimously.
Monthly List-The RE/PP Monthly List for May is as follows:
• May $ 0.
Dwight Harrison moved to approve the previously listed RE/PP Monthly
list. Jim Slowinski seconded. Passed unanimously.
Motor Vehicle: Monthly List-The MV Monthly List for May is as follows:
• May $121.28
Nicholas Anzuoni moved to approve the previously listed MV Monthly
list. Jim Slowinski seconded. Passed unanimously.
Warrant to Collect-The recent MV adjusted warrant is as follows:
• 2026 MV C …
Wed May 27, 2026
Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting & Hearings
Zoning board to hear variance for solar array and shop special permit
The Colrain Zoning Board of Appeals will hold two public hearings on May 27, 2026. One hearing concerns a variance request to place a solar array closer to a property line, and the other reviews a special permit renewal for a heavy-equipment repair shop. The board will also consider approving minutes from a prior meeting.
- Variance for Catherine Korby’s solar array at 20 Stetson Bros. Rd. (10 ft setback reduction)
- Special permit renewal for Nathan Gilbert’s shop at 92 East Colrain Rd. (fabrication, heavy equipment, truck repair)
- Approval of March 19 meeting minutes
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Zoning Board Agenda
For Wednesday, May 27, 2026 @ 5:30 PM
55 Main Rd. [Town Hall, downstairs]
Call to Order:
Attendance:
Hearing: 5:30 PM
To consider the application of Catherine Korby, 20 Stetson Bros. Rd. [Map
405, Lot 7] for a Variance under Section 7.2-Dimensional Schedule; to
locate a solar array within 10 feet of the side-line setbacks.
Hearing: 5:45 PM
To consider the renewal application of Nathan Gilbert 92 East Colrain Rd.
[Map 421, Lot 39.13] for a Special Permit under Section 4.2 Use Regulation
Schedule: Business Use not listed Above; to allow a shop for fabrication,
heavy equipment and truck repair, automotive repair, agricultural
machinery and equipment repair.
New Business:
• Approve the Minutes of March 19th
Adjourn:
***Other items not anticipated by the Chair within this 48-hour posting
requirement may be added as needed. ***
Tue May 26, 2026
Select Board Meeting
✓ Decided: Select Board reorganizes leadership, approves special town meeting for June 23
The Select Board unanimously voted to reorganize its leadership, appointing Katie Korby as Chair, Ben Eastman as Vice Chair, and Emily Thurber as Clerk. The Board also approved calling a Special Town Meeting for June 23, 2026 at 6 PM to revote the school assessment and establish an elder and disabled tax relief fund. A motion to have Town Counsel draft a letter to the sewer district failed for lack of a second, but a subsequent motion to request the district officially take ownership of the collection system passed unanimously. The Board rescinded a previous surplus declaration for a 2001 International fire truck to allow town reuse, and authorized the Town Administrator to apply for a One Stop for Growth community planning grant.
- Reorganized Select Board: Katie Korby as Chair, Ben Eastman as Vice Chair, Emily Thurber as Clerk (unanimous)
- Approved joint letter supporting legislative remedy for MTRSD assessment error (unanimous)
- Approved motion to ask counsel to draft letter requesting Colrain Sewer District take ownership of collection system (unanimous)
- Rescinded previous surplus declaration for 2001 International fire truck for town reuse (unanimous)
- Called Special Town Meeting for June 23, 2026 at 6 PM (unanimous)
- Tabled review of Assistant Treasurer/Collector position to next meeting
- Accepted and signed two ethics disclosures from Police Chief Christopher Lannon (unanimous)
- Authorized Town Administrator to apply for One Stop for Growth community planning grant (unanimous)
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Town of Colrain
Select Board/MLP
Board Meeting
Colrain Highway
Garage
9 Jacksonville
Road
4:30PM
MINUTES
OF SELECT
BOARD
May 26, 2026
Present: Emily Thurber (Chair); Ben Eastman; Katie Korby
Others Present: Robbie Murphy (Friends of the Colrain Historic District); Mike Slowinski;
Paula
Harrison (Treasurer/Collector);
Jane Johnson; Diana Parsons (Town Administrator);
Marjorie Smith
(Administrative
ASSiStant)
Call to Order
Chair Emily Thurber called the meeting to order at 4:31 PM. All three Select Board members were
present and the meeting was noted as being recorded.
Introduction
to Friends
of the Colrain
Historic
District
and Discussion
of Projects,
Robbie
Murphy
Robbie Murphy introduced tlie Friends of the Colrain Historic District, a nonprofit
formed in spring
2025 out of concern for the deteriorating
brick meeting horise. The group aims to find solutions for
preservation
and community
projects. They organized a collaboration
meeting on February 28, 2026,
involving
17 organizations.
On the 9/11 memorial flag restoration, despite potential land sale concerns,
tl"ie group has raised $8,000 with a $12,000 goal. Contributions
include donated electrical services
from Clint Dodge, donated paint from Sherwin Williams,
and a 50% discount on labor from a neon
company. Mike Slowinski
confirmed
the electric meter is on, and the GFI was replaced. Diana Parsons
noted that the collaboration
meeting emphasized a need for a comprehensive
community
plan, which …
Thu May 14, 2026
Board of Health Hearing & Meeting
Barnhardt seeks variance for smaller nitrogen system on Main Rd.
The Board of Health will hold a hearing on Barnhardt's request for a variance to reduce the required size of nitrogen reducing technology for a proposed sewer system on Main Rd. A vote is anticipated following the hearing. The board will also discuss questions and concerns with the Colrain Sewer District and approve prior meeting minutes.
- Public hearing on Barnhardt's variance request under 310 CMR 15.000 for a smaller nitrogen reducing system on Main Rd.
- Anticipated vote on the variance request.
- Discussion with Colrain Sewer District to address questions and concerns.
- Approval of minutes from the May 6 meeting.
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✓ Decided: Board of Health grants variance for smaller sewer tank
The Board of Health unanimously approved a variance to reduce the required size of a nitrogen-reducing tank from 9,000 to 6,500 gallons for the Colrain Sewer District's proposed system on Main Road. The smaller tank was deemed more efficient and cost-effective. The board also approved minutes from May 6 and noted a change in regional health planning representation.
- Approved variance for tank size reduction from 9,000 to 6,500 gallons (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of May 6 meeting (unanimous)
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COLRAIN BOARD OF HEALTH HEARING & AGENDA
5/14/2026 5:00PM
HIGHWAY DEPT MEETING ROOM [9 JACKSONVILLE RD]
Call to order:
Attendance:
Hearing: 5:00 PM
• Barnhardt by their engineer Chris Stoddard requests a Variance to 310 CMR 15.000
including but not limited to 310 CMR 15.2023 for a reduction in the required size of the
nitrogen reducing technology. This is for a proposed system for the Colrain Sewer
District to be located on Main Rd. [land currently owned by Barnhardt].
Adjourn hearing:
Vote anticipated.
Other Business:
1. Discussion with Colrain Sewer District to handle any questions & concerns
2. Approve the Minutes of 5/6
Adjourn:
***Other items not anticipated within 48 hours of the meeting***
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COLRAIN BOARD OF HEALTH HEARING MINUTES
5/14/2026 5:00PM
HIGHWAY DEPT MEETING ROOM [9 JACKSONVILLE RD]
Call to order: The meeting was called to order at 5:00 PM.
Attendance: Barbara Griffin, Chair; Nina Martin-Anzuoni; Tim Slowinski; Randy Crochier & Kurt
Schellenberg, Health Agents; Alice Wozniak, Clerical; Katherine Korby, Selectboard member; Matthew
Lovett & Patrick Geary, Colrain Sewer District commissioners; Andrew Evans, RCAP Solutions and Johnny
Depin, reporter for the Recorder.
Hearing: 5:00 PM
Roll Call vote to open the hearing: Nina moved, Tim seconded. Passed unanimously. Hearing opened at
5:01 PM.
• Barnhardt by their engineer Chris Stoddard requests a Variance to 310 CMR 15.000
including but not limited to 310 CMR 15.2023 for a reduction in the required size of the
nitrogen reducing technology. This is for a proposed system for the Colrain Sewer
District to be located on Main Rd. [land currently owned by Barnhardt].
Discussion-Randy presented the case for the reduction to a 6,500-gallon tank and that a
smaller tank is more efficient and will have cost savings versus the 9,000-gallon tank.
This will also reduce the Operating & Maintenance [O&M] costs, too. The size of the
tank is more than adequate to handle the flow needed for the District. It was opened to
the public for discussion. Questions were previously answered by Randy.
Roll Call vote to close the hearing: Tim moved, Nina seconded. Passed unanimously. Hearing closed at
5:09PM
Nina …
Tue May 12, 2026
Select Board Meeting
✓ Decided: Select Board hears 60% design for Greenfield Road dam removal, cost $530K
The Select Board received a presentation on the 60% design for removing the Greenfield Road Lower Reservoir Dam, with total project costs estimated at $530,000 before contingency. The project is entirely grant-funded with no town funds anticipated. The Board also approved three warrants totaling $88,573.53, signed a letter of support for a Deerfield River Watershed Association grant, and authorized the chair to sign a POST attestation for the police chief's recertification.
- Approved warrants AP2643 ($23,058.32), AP2644 ($22,168.46), and PR2621 ($43,346.75) unanimously
- Signed letter of support for Deerfield River Watershed Association Woodlands Partnership Grant application unanimously
- Authorized Chair Thurber to sign POST Attestation for Police Chief recertification unanimously
- Tabled action on financial disclosure (268A §19 and §23(b)(3)) to next meeting
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Town of Colrain
Select Board/MLP Board Meeting
Colrain Highway Garage
9 Jacksonville Road
4:30PM
MINUTES OF SELECT BOARD
May 12, 2026
Present: Emily Thurber (Chair), Benjamin Eastman, Catherine Korby
Absent: None
Others Present: Andrew Evans (RCAP Solutions); Becky Budd (Connecticut River Conservancy);
Gwen Macdonald (Stantec); Carl Herrett; Johnny Depin (Greenfield Recorder); Marjorie Smith
(Administrative Assistant)
Call to Order
Chair Emily Thurber called the meeting to order at 4:30 PM. All three Select Board members were
present.
Greenfield Road Lower Reservoir Dam, Becky Budd, CT River
Conservancy; Gwen Macdonald, Stantec
Andrew Evans of RCAP Solutions provided background on the project, noting that RCAP has been
working with the Colrain Water District for five years on the dam removal. The dam, located on a
quarter-acre impoundment and built around 1900 and expanded in 1940, is currently rated in poor
condition. A reconnaissance study completed over approximately two years initiated the formal project
process, entirely grant-funded to date.
Becky Budd of the Connecticut River Conservancy reported that the current phase of engineering
design—funded through a North River Damages Fund grant from the Department of Environmental
Protection—is substantially complete and will close by June 30. A follow-on grant application has
been submitted through the Eco One Stop platform, with award notification expected in late summer
or fall 2026. If awarded, that grant would fu …
Mon May 11, 2026
GML Board Of Trustees Meeting
Colrain board meets to approve minutes and hear reports
The GML Board of Trustees will convene a hybrid meeting on May 11 at 6:00 p.m. to approve the previous month’s meeting minutes, hear routine reports from directors and committees, and receive public comments. No substantive decisions are listed on the agenda.
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GML Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda Monday, May 11 at 6:00 p.m. at Griswold Memorial Library and by Zoom at this link - bit.ly/GMLzoom (or by QR→) (Hybrid Meeting) I. Call to Order and Opening a. Roll call of Officers b. Land acknowledgement c. Review Team Agreements II. Approval of Agenda
III. Approval of previous month’s meeting minutes
IV. Public comments
V. Reports a. Director’s report b. Treasurer’s report c. Cornerstone Committee report d. Governance Committee report
VI. Ongoing business a. Strategic Planning Updates b. West County Fix-It Day c. Board of Trustees positions, elections
VII. New business
VIII. Next meeting date
IX. Adjourn
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