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👤 Members & officials (24)
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🗳️ 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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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✓ 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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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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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1 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 …
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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.

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✓ 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.

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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 …
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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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1 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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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.

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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 …
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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.

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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 …
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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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