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👤 Members & officials (34)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Board of Health
- Gina McNeely
- Hazel Goleman
- Kat Llamas
- Daniel Sheff
- Hanna Sherman
- Daniel
- Gina
- Hanna
- Hazel
- Kat
- Randy Crochier
Who’s on the Council on Aging
- Kathy Llamas
- Pat Kocot
- Pat Lynch
- Robin Yerkes
- Carolyn Thayer
- Gail Connelly
- Hank Horstmann
Who’s on the Mass-In-Motion / Age Friendly Conway
Who’s on the Newsletter Committee
- Aimee Anderson
- Julia Carroll
- Louise Beckett
- Patricia Lynch
Who’s on the Parks and Rec
- Jan Warner
- Jim Bosman
- Julie Sweet
- Mark Gollehon
- Michael Merritt
- Tanya Campbell
Who’s on the Planning Board Public Hearing
- Cheryl Case
- George Forcier
- Jeff Lacy
- Lara Matta Moebius
- Phyllis Craine
🗳️ How this town voted (48 contests)
Official town-by-town returns — MA Secretary of the Commonwealth (PD43+). ✓ marks this town's plurality choice.
U.S. Senate 2024-11-05
Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 918 · John Deaton 375
U.S. House — 2nd Congressional 2024-11-05
James P. McGovern ✓ 986 · Cornelius Shea 275
State Senate — Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin & Hampshire 2024-11-05
Paul W. Mark ✓ 932 · David A. Rosa 291
State Representative — 1st Franklin 2024-11-05
Natalie M. Blais ✓ 1,070
Register of Deeds — Franklin 2024-11-05
Scott A. Cote ✓ 1,050
President 2024-11-05
Harris/ Walz ✓ 943 · Trump/ Vance 315 · Stein/ Caballero-Roca 20 · Ayyadurai/ Ellis 8 · De La Cruz/ Garcia 7 · Oliver/ Ter Maat 4
Governor's Council — 8th 2024-11-05
Tara J. Jacobs ✓ 1,011
Clerk of Courts — Franklin County 2024-11-05
Benjamin Simanski ✓ 1,043
U.S. Senate 2024-09-03
Elizabeth Ann Warren ✓ 248
U.S. Senate 2024-09-03
John Deaton ✓ 38 · Robert J. Antonellis 8 · Ian Cain 1
U.S. House — 2nd Congressional 2024-09-03
James P. McGovern ✓ 245
State Senate — Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin & Hampshire 2024-09-03
Paul W. Mark ✓ 235
Upcoming
Mon Aug 31, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board resumes BlueWave solar farm hearing on Roaring Brook Road
The Conway Planning Board will meet to approve prior meeting minutes and continue the special permit and site plan review for the proposed BlueWave solar farm on Roaring Brook Road. This is the sixth session of the hearing. The agenda also includes old and unforeseen new business.
- Approve Aug. 11, 2026 minutes
- Resume special permit hearing/site plan review for BlueWave solar farm (Roaring Brook Road)
- Old business
- Unforeseen new business
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Conway Planning Board Agenda
Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, 7 p.m.
Town Hall General Purpose Room
You may join the meeting via Zoom link:
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1. Approve Aug. 11, 2026 minutes
2. Resume special permit hearing/site plan review for BlueWave solar farm proposed for
Roaring Brook Road. (Sixth session.)
3. Old business
4. Unforeseen new business
Posted by Town Clerk's Office
August 20, 2026
Tue Sep 1, 2026
Festival of the Hills
Festival board votes on tent rentals and band payments
The Festival of the Hills board will approve minutes from the August 12 meeting and review updates on the parade, fried dough, and program. The board will vote on changes to tent rentals and allocate additional funds to pay the bands. The meeting will also cover funds transfers to the town and public comments.
- Vote on tent rental changes
- Vote on allotting additional money to pay the bands
- Funds transfer to the town
- Approval of minutes from the prior 8/12 meeting
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Festival of the Hills Meeting
Thursday August 27th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Town Hall
*** Meeting Agenda ***
1. Meeting preliminaries
• Open meeting / take attendance
• Approve the minutes of the prior 8/12 meeting.
2. Board check-in
3. Activity coordinator check-in
- Need an update on Parade, Fried Dough, and the Program
- Vote on tent rental changes
- Vote on allotting a little more money to pay the bands
4. Funds transfer to the town
5. Unanticipated items of concern that arise after posting
6. Public comments
7. Meeting wrap-up
• Next meeting
Posted by Town Clerk's Office
August 28, 2026
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 6:00pm
Town Offices, 32 Main Street
September 15 2026
i. Monday August 27th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM, Town Hall
• Close meeting
Tue Sep 1, 2026
Open Space Committee
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August 28, 2026
Town of Conway Open Space Committee
Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026
5 pm
Location Town Offices, 32 Main Street
AGENDA:
1. Approve Minutes of July 28
2. So. River Meadow Odyssey Oct. 18
a. Sign Delivery & Installation
b. Plan Presentations
c. Refreshments
d. Tree Sprucing (weeding, etc.)
3. So. River & Bigelow Meadows Mowing
4. Festival of the Hills Table - Oct. 6
5. Ongoing/ Updates
a. Permanent Protection of So. River Meadow
b. So. River Meadow Invasive Plants
c. Sept. 8 Meeting - All Town Committees/Boards
d. Computer files - workspace
7. New Business (not anticipated in advance)
Tue Sep 1, 2026
Woodlands Partnership Meeting
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Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts
A Mission of Natural Resource-Based Economic Development, Forest Conservation and
Municipal Financial Stability
Meeting Notice
The Education, Outreach, and Research Committee of the Woodlands Partnership of
Northwest Massachusetts will meet remotely on Tuesday, September 1st, 2026 at 6:00PM
Contact Yoni Glogower, Woodlands Partnership Program Director, for Zoom access
information: yglogower@newenglandforestry.org or call 978-952-6856 ext. 129
Agenda
1. Call to order
2. Public comment
3. Approval of Minutes from 8/4/26 meeting
4. Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant Presentation – Emma Sass (MVP
Berkshire and Hilltowns Regional Coordinator)
5. Planning of future projects and events
a. Indigenous map making – Rhonda Anderson
b. Wildlife Linkage Assessment – Elise Leduc-Fleming
c. Other planning for the coming year
6. Adjourn
Education, Outreach, and Research Committee members: Elise Leduc-Fleming –
Williamstown; Hannah Poplawski – Rowe; Rhonda Anderson (chair) – Western Mass
Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Greg Cox– Hawley; Rick Peltier – UMass Amherst Public
Health & Health Sciences
Posted by Town Clerk's Office
August 28, 2026
Tue Sep 1, 2026
Frontier Regional School Committee
Committee votes on relocating Sergeant Gregory Belanger memorial to new scoreboard
The Frontier Regional School Committee will vote on whether to reconsider its previous decision regarding the Sergeant Gregory Belanger memorial. If the motion to reconsider passes, the committee will discuss placing the memorial on the new baseball and field hockey scoreboard. The body will also consider referring the Memorials Policy (Policy FFA) to the Policy Subcommittee for review.
- Vote to reconsider previous decision on Sergeant Gregory Belanger memorial
- Discussion of placing Sergeant Gregory Belanger memorial on new baseball/field hockey scoreboard
- Vote to refer Policy FFA (Memorials) to Policy Subcommittee
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FRONTIER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Committee: FRONTIER SCHOOL COMMITTEE
Meeting Date: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 01, 2026 at 6PM
Meeting Place:
Frontier Regional School Library Media Center
113 North Main St, South Deerfield, MA 01373
Meeting Format: Hybrid - The public is welcome to attend in person or to watch online. In the event of
an issue with online access, the public meeting in person shall continue to proceed.
Google meet: https://meet.google.com/rms-nhwa-fpe
Certain meetings normally held at the Municipal Offices are being held remotely, with adequate,alternative means of public access and, where required, public participation provided, in
accordance with House Bill Number 62 of the 194th General Court, which extended the Governor’s March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions of the Open Meeting Law, M.G.L.
c.30A § 20, until June 30, 2027.
School Committee:
Chair:
Melissa Novak
Vice Chair:
Olivia Leone
Secretary:
Jessica Corwin
Member:
Robert Halla
Member:
William Smith
Member:
Mary Ramon
Member:
Philip Kantor
Member:
Damien Fosnot
Member:
Allison Dean
Member:
Diane Curtis
Member:
Cecilia Van Driesche
Superintendent:
Darius Modestow
Business Administrator: Shelley Poreda
Principal: George Lanides
News Reporters: Recorder and Gazette
Operational goals:
“The School Committee’s primary responsibility is to establish those purposes, programs, and procedures that …
Wed Sep 2, 2026
Franklin County Tech School Finance SubCommittee
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FCTS posting and e-mail distribution: August 28, 2026
FRANKLIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Finance Sub-committee Meeting
Date: Wednesday September 2, 2026
Location: Franklin County Technical School
82 Industrial Blvd
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Turners Falls, MA 01376
FINANCE SUBCOMMITTEE MEMBERS: Jeff Budine, Paul Doran, Bryan Camden,
Sandy Brown, Rich Kuklewicz, Jacquie Boyden
AGENDA
I.
Call to Order Finance Committee of September 2, 2026
II.
Approval of the Minutes of June 10, 2026
III.
Public Relations and Communications Services
IV.
Authorize Payment of Prior Year Invoices
V.
End of Year Operating Budget Transfers Fiscal 2026
VI.
FY 2026 Encumbrances Carried Forward to FY 2027
VII.
Lease of Copiers
VIII.
Bond Counsel Services Agreement
IX.
Authorization to Award Pitney Bowes Mailing Lease Renewal
X.
Contract Authorization for the Annual Cost of Non-employee Insurances
XI.
Annual Authorization of Student Activity Funds
XII.
Student Activity Funds Deficits
XIII.
Acceptance of Donations
XIV.
Other
XV.
Adjourn
The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed
may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
cc: Ryan Rege, Superintendent; Brian Spadafino, Principal; Liz Bouchard, Business Manager; Richard Kuklewicz, School Committee Chairman
Poste …
Wed Sep 2, 2026
Council on Aging
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August 31, 2026
Agenda
Council on Aging Meeting
Date and Time: September 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Location: Town Hall
Item 1: Approval of the minutes of the August 5 meeting
Item 2: Finances
• Treasurer’s Report: Carolyn will not be present. Pat L asked her
to send a report prior to the meeting to be put on record.
Item 3: COA Activities Reports
• Durable Medical Equipment Loans: Hank
• Foot Clinics: Pat K
• Healthy Bones and Balance: Pat L
• Senior Meals: Pat K
• Yoga: Pat L
Item 4: Age-Friendly Conway Committee Report: Robin
Item 5: Old Business
• Yoga class and instructor: Kat
Item 5: New Business
• Revision of Bylaws: Pat L will distribute written copies of the
COA bylaws and a proposed revision. The revised bylaws will be
discussed at the October meeting and voted on in November.
Recent meetings
Thu Aug 27, 2026
Festival of the Hills
Festival of the Hills committee to vote on tent rental and band funding
The Festival of the Hills committee is meeting to discuss and vote on changes to tent rental and additional funding for bands. They will also receive updates on the parade, fried dough, and program, and consider transferring funds to the town. The agenda is mostly routine planning for the upcoming festival.
- Vote on tent rental changes
- Vote on allotting more money for bands
- Update on Parade, Fried Dough, and Program
- Funds transfer to the town
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Festival of the Hills Meeting
Thursday August 27th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Town Hall
*** Meeting Agenda ***
1. Meeting preliminaries
• Open meeting / take attendance
• Approve the minutes of the prior 8/12 meeting.
2. Board check-in
3. Activity coordinator check-in
- Need an update on Parade, Fried Dough, and the Program
- Vote on tent rental changes
- Vote on allotting a little more money to pay the bands
4. Funds transfer to the town
5. Unanticipated items of concern that arise after posting
6. Public comments
7. Meeting wrap-up
• Next meeting
Posted by Town Clerk's Office
August 25, 2026
i. Monday August 27th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM, Town Hall
• Close meeting
Wed Aug 26, 2026
Forest and Trails
Committee discusses Article 97 with open space partners
The Forest & Trails Committee will review minutes from July 22, 2026, and discuss Article 97 with Deerfield Open Space, Conway Open Space, and Donna MacNicol. The agenda also includes an update on a camera move to the school and a report from Jaime McGuigan. No specific dollar amounts or binding decisions are listed in the agenda text.
- Discussion of Article 97 with Deerfield Open Space, Conway Open Space, and Donna MacNicol
- Update on camera move to school and Jaime McGuigan
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August 22, 2026
Agenda
Forest & Trails
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
6:30
General Meeting Room, Town Hall, Main St.
Minutes
Review and approve minutes from July 22, 2026
Meetings Attended by Committee
Public Comments
Old Business
-Camera move to school and Jaime McGuigan upadate
New Business
-Discussion of Article 97 with Deerfield Open Space, Conway Open Space and Donna
MacNicol
Items not anticipated 48 hours in advance of the meeting
Member comments and concerns
Announcements
Next Meetings:
Next meetings; 9/23/26
Mon Aug 24, 2026
Board of Health
Board to vote on tobacco compliance MOU and septic appeal
The Conway Board of Health is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and reviewing mail. The main items are a discussion and vote on signing a memorandum of understanding with the Massachusetts Health Officers Association regarding tobacco sales to youth compliance checks, and a discussion and possible vote on an appeal of a Franklin Regional Council of Governments decision about upgrading a septic system on West Parsons Dr.
- Vote on MOU with MHOA re tobacco sales to youth compliance checks
- Possible vote on appeal of FRCOG decision re septic system upgrade on West Parsons Dr.
- FRCOG inspections/report
- Approve minutes of July 27, 2026 meeting
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August 18, 2026
Board of Health Meeting
Monday August 24, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Town Hall Office Meeting Space
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/282659850466901?p=xYs2GxLhclTEv1Cx6u
Meeting ID: 282 659 850 466 901
Passcode: KH6CL9Mj
* * * Meeting Agenda * * *
0. Meeting preliminaries
o Open meeting / take attendance
o Approve the minutes of the July 27, 2026 meeting
1. Mail and Invoices
2. FRCOG inspections / report
3. Discussion and vote on signing an MOU between the Conway BOH and MHOA re “tobacco
sales to youth compliance checks.”
4. Discussion and possible vote on a request for an appeal of a FRCOG decision re upgrading a
septic system on West Parsons Dr.
5. Meetings / Trainings attended by board members
6. Health and wellness report
7. CPHS meeting update
8. Chairperson update
9. Unanticipated items of concern that arise after posting
10. Public comments
11. Meeting wrap-up
o Next meeting
September 28, 2026, at 5:00 pm
o Close meeting
Mon Aug 24, 2026
Board of Assessors
Assessors to discuss hydro facility valuation update
The Conway Board of Assessors is holding an emergency meeting to discuss a proposed updated valuation for the Deerfield River hydro facilities. The goal is to keep the annual tax rate setting process on schedule.
- Discussion of proposed updated valuation for Deerfield River hydro facilities
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Conway Board of Assessors Agenda
Emergency Meeting
Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, 8:30 a.m.
Town Hall Assessor’s Office
1. Discuss proposed updated valuation for Deerfield River hydro
facilities to keep annual tax rate setting process on time.
Tue Aug 18, 2026
Newsletter Committee
Newsletter committee to vote on formal ban on opinion pieces
The Conway Newsletter Committee is meeting to approve minutes, review submissions for the August issue of Conway Currents, and vote on a proposed policy addition that would formally bar opinion pieces from the newsletter. The draft policy states the newsletter shall not as a rule publish op-ed pieces expressing an opinion on an issue.
- Vote on proposed Section 4 to Article VII banning op-ed pieces
- Review of submissions for August issue of Conway Currents
- Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026 meeting
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Newsletter Committee Agenda
August18, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room, 32 Main Street
Meeting called to order
Approval of the Minutes of July 16, 2026
Review of Submissions for the August issue of Conway Currents thus far.
In the June meeting, it was agreed that Currents should not publish opinion pieces and that this
policy should be formalized. Draft proposed addition to Article VII to be voted on:
Section 4:The newsletter shall not as a rule publish op ed pieces: that is, submissions that express
an opinion on an issue.
New Business/Additions to the Agenda
Next Meeting
Adjourn
Posted by Town Clerk's Office
August 11, 2026
Town Offices,
Wed Aug 12, 2026
Franklin County Tech School District Committee
Franklin Tech School Committee meets with MSBA update
The Franklin County Technical School District Committee will hold a regular meeting with an update from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA). The agenda includes approval of prior minutes, public comments, and reports from the principal, superintendent, and chairperson. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.
- MSBA update on school building project or funding
- Approval of minutes from June 10, 2026
- Principal's report
- Superintendent's report
- Chairperson's report
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FCTS E-mail distribution and web posting July 23, 2026
FRANKLIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE
Date: Wednesday August 12, 2026 Location: Franklin County Technical School
82 Industrial Boulevard
Time: 7:00 P.M. Turners Falls, MA 01376
Phone: 413-863-9561
This meeting may be held both remotely and in person in accordance with the
Governor of Massachusetts’ March 12, 2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions
of the Open Meeting Law G.L. c. Section 20.
To eliminate unauthorized individuals from entering the meeting the following protocols will be implemented:
Contact Janice Momaney at: jmomaney@fcts.us and submit your email and phone number that would be
used to access the meeting for verification purposes.
AGENDA
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF: June 10, 2026
III. PUBLIC COMMENTS
IV. MSBA UPDATE
V. NEW BUSINESS
VI. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT
VII. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
VIII. CHAIRPERSON’S REPORT
IX. OTHER
X. QUESTIONS/COMMENTS BY THE COMMITTEE
XI. NEXT MEETING DATE – September 9, 2026
XII. ADJOURN
The listing of matters is those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be
discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.
Wed Aug 12, 2026
Board of Assessors
Conway assessors to vote on extending Chapter land application deadline
The Conway Board of Assessors will hold a regular meeting to review and approve minutes, discuss bill schedule information, and handle motor vehicle excise abatements. The board will also vote on extending the deadline for missing FY27 Chapter land applications to the FY28 deadline, with outstanding parcels to be removed from the Chapter program. The meeting is largely routine, with public comments and standard administrative items.
- Vote on extending FY27 Chapter land application deadline to FY28
- Signing of Chapter 61 Lien
- Review and approval of July 15, 2026 meeting minutes
- Motor Vehicle Excise abatements to be reviewed and signed
- Bill schedule to be reviewed and signed
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August 6, 2026
Conway Board of Assessors Meeting
Town Hall
Wednesday, August 12, 2026
3:00pm
Agenda
1. Open meeting beginning at 3:00pm
2. Public comments to be heard by Board of Assessors: members Russell French and
George Forcier
3. Review and approve minutes from last meeting on July 15, 2026, to be voted on and
approved by Russell French and George Forcier
4. Old Business
a. Discussion regarding bill schedule information to be included in meeting
minutes
5. New Business
a. Motor Vehicle Excise abatements to be reviewed and signed by Russell
French and George Forcier
b. Bill schedule to be reviewed and signed by Russell French and George
Forcier
c. Chapter land
i. Chapter land applications for fiscal year 2027: discussion and vote on
whether the board approves extending deadline for missing info on
FY27 applications until FY28 deadline (any parcels still outstanding
will be removed from Chapter)
ii. Signing of Chapter 61 Lien
6. Unanticipated Items of Concern
7. Adjourn meeting
a. Next meeting: September 16, 2026 at 3:00pm
Wed Aug 12, 2026
Festival of the Hills
Festival of the Hills committee plans funds transfer and fall schedule
The Festival of the Hills committee is meeting to handle routine business, including approving prior minutes, receiving check-ins from the board and activity coordinator, and transferring funds to the town. They will also schedule meetings through October and address any unanticipated concerns or public comments. The agenda is largely procedural with no major decisions or proposals detailed.
- Approve minutes of the prior 7/27 meeting
- Funds transfer to the town
- Schedule meetings through October
- Public comments
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Festival of the Hills Meeting
Wednesday August 12th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Town Hall
*** Meeting Agenda ***
1. Meeting preliminaries
• Open meeting / take attendance
• Approve the minutes of the prior 7/27 meeting.
2. Board check-in
3. Activity coordinator check-in
4. Funds transfer to the town
5. Schedule meetings through October
5. Unanticipated items of concern that arise after posting
6. Public comments
7. Meeting wrap-up
• Next meeting
i. Monday August 27th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM, Town Hall
• Close meeting
Posted by Town Clerk's Office
August 10, 2026
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Conservation Commission
Conway Conservation Commission to review school project near stream
The Conway Conservation Commission is meeting to review a proposal for an outdoor covered space and gardens at the Conway Grammar School, located within 200 feet of a stream. The commission will also consider a request from Eversource/BSC Group for a distribution line upgrade on Wilder Hill Road. The agenda includes routine items such as approval of minutes and financial reports, with no invoices or fee payments reported.
- Conway Grammar School project: outdoor covered space and gardens within 200 ft. of a stream
- Eversource/BSC Group 38A1 Distribution Line Upgrade RDA, Wilder Hill Road
- Approval of minutes from July 28, 2026
- No invoices for reimbursement, no Greenfield Recorder invoice, no fee payments
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Conway Conservation Commission Agenda
August 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall, General Purpose Room, 5 Academy Hill Road
Posted Date: August 6, 2026
Posted by: Louise M. Beckett
6:00 p.m. Convene
Approval of Minutes of July 28, 2026
Financial
• Invoices for Reimbursement - none
• Invoice from Greenfield Recorder - none
• Fee payments received - none
Building Permits/Site Visits/Inquiries
• Inquiries
Conway Grammar School Project to build an outdoor covered space and some gardens at the
Grammar School. The proposed site is beyond 100 ft., but within 200 ft. of a stream.
• Site Visits
• Permits
Forest Cutting Plans
Notifications
Hearings
6:10 p.m. Eversource/BSC Group 38A1 Distribution Line Upgrade RDA, Wilder Hill Road,
Conway
Other Unannounced Business
All interested parties are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held in person at 6 p.m. in
the Town Hall, General Purpose Room, 5 Academy Hill Road.
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Frontier Community Access TV Board of Directors Meeting
FCAT board to approve FY-27 budget, discuss grants and anniversary picnic
The Frontier Community Access Television Board of Directors will meet to approve the FY-27 budget, receive updates on license negotiations and a student film project, and discuss a grant program for content creators. The board will also consider an outdoor screening and fundraiser for FCAT's 20th anniversary, installing electrical equipment at Frontier Regional School, and janitorial services.
- Approval of FCAT's FY-27 budget
- Update on license negotiations
- Discussion on setting up an account and grant for content creators
- Discussion on FCAT 20th Anniversary Celebration: outdoor screening and possible fundraiser
- Discussion on installing electricity in FCAT's closet at Frontier Regional School
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FRONTIER COMMMUNITY a fcat ACCESS TELEVISION
your community media
FRONTIER COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
RESCHEDULED
Tuesday August 11, 2026 at 5:30
HYBRID MEETING:
In Person Location:
FCAT Station (12 School Street, Second Floor, Sunderland Ma)
Remote Participation by Zoom: .
Online Meeting ID: 390 620 5035 - Passcode: FCA
Telephone Participation: 1-646-931-3860
AGENDA:
1. Open The Meeting
2. Approval of the Minutes: March 2025 Meeting, May 2025 Meeting, July 2025
Meeting, August 2025 Meeting, September 2025 Meeting, November 2025
Meeting, January 2026 Meeting, March 2026 Meeting, May 2026 Meeting, June
2026 Meeting
. Approval of FCAT’s FY-27 budget
Update on License Negotiations
Update to the board regarding a student film being produced through the facilities
of FCAT.
6. Discussion on setting up an account and Grant to give money to content creators
producing media through FCAT.
7. Discussion regarding FCAT 20th Anniversary Celebration Picnic: Outdoor screening
and possible fundraiser.
8. Discussion on installing electricity in the closet FCAT uses at Frontier Regional
School, for charing batteries and other equipment.
9. Discussion of janitorial services for FCAT.
10. Public Comment
11. Set the next meeting date.
12. Executive Session - General Managers Salary Discussion
Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §18-25 Reason 2, the board will enter into executive
session to discuss the salary of the general manager; to conduct strategy
sessions in prepar …
Tue Aug 11, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board to resume solar farm hearing on Roaring Brook Road
The Conway Planning Board will meet to approve previous meeting minutes and resume a special permit hearing for the BlueWave solar farm proposed for Roaring Brook Road. No other substantive items are listed.
- Resume special permit hearing for BlueWave solar farm at Roaring Brook Road
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Conway Planning Board Agenda
Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, 7 p.m.
Town Hall General Purpose Room
1. Approve Aug. 6, 2026 minutes
2. Resume special permit hearing/site plan review for BlueWave
solar farm proposed for Roaring Brook Road.
3. Old business
4. Unforeseen new business
Thu Aug 6, 2026
Planning Board
Planning board to discuss solar bylaws, data center ban, and erosion zones
The Conway Planning Board will review routine minutes, hear public comments, and conduct non-binding reviews of two lot plans. The board will also discuss next steps for complying with state clean energy laws, including adopting a model battery energy storage system (BESS) bylaw ahead of a fall town meeting. Additionally, the board will consider a proposal to ban data centers and review the latest thoughts on an erosion zone overlay proposal.
- Non-binding review of two lot plans (Tom Caron and Fred Brown)
- Discussion on adopting model BESS bylaw for solar/wind/BESS projects
- Proposal to ban data centers in town (for fall town meeting)
- Review of erosion zone overlay proposal
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Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, 7 p.m.
Location: TOWN HALL
1. Review and approve minutes of July 21, 2026.
2. Public comment
3. Approval Not Required review of two lot plans, from Tom Caron
and from Fred Brown.
4. Next steps for complying with state Clean Energy Law that
create comprehensive permit for solar and wind farms and BESS
projects. Involves adopting model BESS bylaw at the least ahead
of a special town meeting this fall.
5. Propose data centers be banned in town? Proposal for fall town
meeting?
6. Latest thoughts on erosion zone overlay proposal?
7. Old business
8. Unanticipated new business
Thu Aug 6, 2026
Franklin County Tech School Building Task Force Committee
FCTS Building Task Force to discuss MSBA and public outreach updates
The Franklin County Technical School Building Task Force Committee is meeting to discuss updates from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) and public outreach efforts. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and setting the next meeting date. This is a routine update meeting with no specific decisions or proposals listed.
- Approval of minutes from July 16, 2026
- MSBA update
- Public outreach update
- Next meeting date to be determined
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FCTS E-mail and web Posting: July 21, 2026
FRANKLIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL
FCTS Building Task Force Committee Meeting
This meeting may be held remotely in accordance with the
Governor of Massachusetts’ March 12,2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions
of the Open Meeting Law G.L.c. Section 20.
Date: Thursday, August 6, 2026 Location: Franklin County Tech School
82 Industrial Blvd.
Turners Fall, MA 01376
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Members: Ryan Rege, Richard Kuklewicz, Brian Spadafino, Michael Boudreau,
Brad Stafford, Jeff Budine, Liz Bouchard, Margaret Nugent, Amber Crochier, Joseph
Gamache, Robert Provost, Walter Ramsay
To eliminate unauthorized individuals from entering the meeting the following protocols will be
implemented: Contact Janice Momaney at: jmomaney@fcts.us Submit your email and phone number
that would be used to access the meeting for verification purposes.
________________________________________________________________________________________
I. Approval of the Minutes of July 16, 2026
II. MSBA Update
III. Public Outreach Update
IV. Next Meeting Date – TBD
V. Other
VI. Adjourn
____________________________________________________________________________________ __________________
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Thu Aug 6, 2026
Franklin Conservation District Board of Supervisors Meeting
Board to review grants and approve June minutes
The Franklin Conservation District Board of Supervisors will meet to review and approve the June meeting minutes and receive updates on current grants, including a District Innovation grant, an MVP grant, and a 604(b) grant proposal. No votes on new business are listed.
- Review and approval of June 2026 meeting minutes
- Update on current District Innovation grant
- Update on MVP grant
- Update on 604(b) grant proposal
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Wed Aug 5, 2026
Council on Aging
Council on Aging reviews finances and considers 2027 senior dance class
The Council on Aging will approve July meeting minutes, receive a treasurer’s report, and hear activity updates from senior programs. Members will discuss finalizing details for Senior Citizen’s Day and evaluate a potential 2027 dance class contingent on a Cultural Council grant.
- Treasurer’s report including appropriations for foot clinics, yoga, and meals
- Request for community partner approval for MUSIC Dance.edu’s $380 grant proposal for senior dance classes
- Finalize details for Senior Citizen’s Day
- Consider hosting Hip Hop Chair, LINE, Tai Chi, or SQUARE dance classes in 2027
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Agenda
Council on Aging Meeting
Date and Time: August 5, 2026, 9:00 a.m.
Location: Town Hall
Item 1: Approval of the minutes of the July 1 meeting
Item 2: Finances
• Treasurer’s Report: Carolyn
Foot Clinics Yoga Town Appropriation Meals
Item 3: COA Activities Reports
• Durable Medical Equipment Loans: Hank
• Foot Clinics: Pat K
• Healthy Bones and Balance: Pat L
• Senior Meals: Carolyn
• Walking Group: Carolyn
• Yoga: Pat L
Item 4: Age-Friendly Conway Committee Report: Robin
Item 5: Old Business
• Senior Citizen’s Day: Finalize details
Item 5: New Business
• Do we want to offer one of these classes as a COA event? Our
responsibility would be to set a location, date, and time. It is
contingent on their getting a Cultural Council grant and would
take place in 2027.
Request for Community Partner
MUSIC Dance.edu will be submitting a $380 grant to your local cultural
council this fall. This letter is a request for a local community
Posted by Town Clerk’s Office
July 27, 2026
partner. We are interested in visiting your community with a dance
program. We currently offer (4) different classes:
— Hip Hop Chair Dance for Seniors
— Hip Hop LINE Dance for Seniors
__ Hip Hop Tai Chi for Seniors
— Hip Hop SQUARE Dance for Seniors
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Open Space
Open Space Committee to discuss 250th tree planting, meadow signs, mowing, and invasive treatment
The Conway Open Space Committee will meet to approve June minutes and discuss several meadow management items, including the 250th tree planting, signs for South River Meadow, mowing schedules, and invasive species treatment. Updates will also cover the budget, Boyden Farm Solar Project, and a joint meeting with all town committees.
- 250th Tree Planting with Chris Waldo
- South River Meadow signs
- South River and Bigelow Meadows mowing
- South River Meadow invasive treatment
- Boyden Farm Solar Project update
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Town of Conway Open Space Committee
Agenda Monday, July 28, 2026
5:30 pm TOWN OFFICE
1. Approve Minutes of June 29
2. 250th Tree Planting - Chris Waldo
3. So. River Meadow Signs
4. So. River & Bigelow Meadows Mowing
5. So. River Meadow Invasive Treatment
6. Ongoing/ Updates
a. Budget
b. Boyden Farm Solar Project
c. Sept. 8 Meeting - All Town Committees/Boards
d. Computer files - workspace
7. New Business (not anticipated in advance)
Tue Jul 28, 2026
Conservation Commission
Conway Conservation Commission reviews draft wildlife habitat map
The Conway Conservation Commission will meet on July 28, 2026, to review a draft Priority Habitat Map from MassWildlife. No financial items, permits, or hearings are scheduled. The meeting is open to the public at Town Hall.
- Review of MassWildlife Draft Priority Habitat Map
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Conway Conservation Commission Agenda
July 28, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
Town Hall, General Purpose Room, 5 Academy Hill Road
Posted Date: July 24, 2026
Posted by: Louise M. Beckett
6:00 p.m. Convene
Approval of Minutes of June 23, 2026
Financial
• Invoices for Reimbursement - none
• Invoice from Greenfield Recorder - none
• Fee payments received - none
Building Permits/Site Visits/Inquiries
• Inquiries - none
• Site Visits - none
• Permits
Request for Certificate of Compliance; 279 Shelburne Falls Road, Vincent Hohreiter
Forest Cutting Plans
none
Notifications
MassWildlife - Division of Fisheries & wildlife Draft Priority Habitat Map for review
Hearings
none
Other Unannounced Business
All interested parties are encouraged to attend. The meeting will be held in person at 6 p.m. in
the Town Hall, General Purpose Room, 5 Academy Hill Road.
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Select Board
Selectboard to appoint Home Coordinator, sign FY27 contracts
The Conway Selectboard will vote to appoint Marjorie Held as the new Home Services Coordinator for a $1,500 stipend. They will also discuss and vote on several FY27 contracts, including the Animal Control contract, Franklin County Solid Waste Management District contracts, and a Grant Central contract for a new grader. Additionally, the board will vote to sign the State Primary Warrant.
- Vote to appoint Marjorie Held as Home Services Coordinator with a $1,500 stipend
- Discuss and vote to sign FY27 Animal Control contract
- Discuss and vote to sign FY27 Franklin County Solid Waste Management District contracts
- Discuss and vote to sign Grant Central contract for a new grader
- Discuss and vote to sign State Primary Warrant
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Agenda
Selectboard Meeting
Monday July 27, at 6:00 pm
Town Hall, 5 Academy Hill Road
You can join us live on zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6586796584?pwd=V05VK1V4MktSdFU4NGVBWndDb0pFQT09
• Meeting ID: 658 679 6584 Passcode: Conway If Zoom fails, the meeting will still proceed.
• This meeting of the Selectboard will be held in person with capability for the public to attend via Zoom.
Members of the public are welcome to attend this meeting.
This meeting of the Selectboard will be held in person with capability for the public to attend via Zoom.
Members of the public are welcome to attend this meeting.
Minutes
Approve minutes from July 13, 2026
Meetings Attended by
Select Board Members
Public Comments
Unfinished Business
New Business
Vote to appoint Marjorie Held as the new Home Services Coordinator for a
$1,500 stipend.
Discuss and vote to sign FY27 Animal Control contract.
Discuss and vote to sign FY27 Franklin County Solid Waste Management
District contracts.
Discuss and vote to sign Grant Central contract for a new grader.
Discuss and vote to sign State Primary Warrant
Items Not Anticipated 48 Hours
in Advance of the Meeting
Town Administrator update
Select Board member
comments/concerns
Mail
Announcements
Next Meeting
August 10, 2026
Adjourn
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Festival of the Hills
Festival of the Hills committee to discuss funds transfer and activity coordination
The Festival of the Hills committee will meet to approve prior meeting minutes, check in on board and activity coordination, discuss a funds transfer to the town, and address any unanticipated concerns. Public comments will be taken.
- Funds transfer to the town
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Festival of the Hills Meeting
Monday July 27th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM
Town Office Meeting Space
*** Meeting Agenda ***
1. Meeting preliminaries
• Open meeting / take attendance
• Approve the minutes of previous two meetings
2. Board check-in
3. Activity coordinator check-in
4. Funds transfer to the town
5. Unanticipated items of concern that arise after posting
6. Public comments
7. Meeting wrap-up
• Next meeting
i. Wednesday August 12th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM, Town Hall
ii. Monday August 24th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM, Town Hall
• Close meeting
Mon Jul 27, 2026
Board of Health
Board of Health meeting with no major decisions listed
The Conway Board of Health is meeting to handle routine business: approve prior minutes, review mail and invoices, discuss FRCOG inspections, and receive updates from board members. No votes on ordinances, fees, or public health actions are listed on this agenda.
- Approve minutes of June 22, 2026 meeting
- FRCOG inspections/report
- Health and wellness report
- CPHS meeting update
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Board of Health Meeting
Monday July 27, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
Town Hall Office Meeting Space
Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/211654502693620?p=hmfHTvOtxxfO0HOwFK
Meeting ID: 211 654 502 693 620
Passcode: z9qz7Ev3
* * * Meeting Agenda * * *
0. Meeting preliminaries
o Open meeting / take attendance
o Approve the minutes of the June 22, 2026 meeting
1. Mail and Invoices
2. FRCOG inspections / report
3. Meetings / Trainings attended by board members
4. Health and wellness report
5. CPHS meeting update
6. Chairperson update
7. Unanticipated items of concern that arise after posting
8. Public comments
9. Meeting wrap-up
o Next meeting
August 24, 2026, at 5:00 pm
o Close meeting
Thu Jul 23, 2026
Sustainability
Sustainability Committee to discuss solar array, school recommendations
The Sustainability Committee will meet to discuss a proposed solar array on Roaring Brook Road following a public hearing, and review recommendations for the school including a potential lighting project. The agenda also includes updates on streetlights, Green Community/Climate Leader applications, and a Clean Energy Extension survey.
- Proposed solar array, Roaring Brook Road - report from public hearing; discussion
- CBA school recommendations and potential lighting project, fall 2026
- Green Community/Climate Leader decarbonizing roadmap applications
- Clean Energy Extension meetings, survey, reports, updates from Beth/Jody
- Streetlights update
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Town of Conway, Massachusetts Office of the Town Administrator P.O. Box 240, Conway, MA 01341 Town Office: 32 Main St. · Town Hall: 5 Academy Hill Rd. Phone (413) 369-4235, ext. 3 · (413) 369-4237 Fax townadmin@conwayma.gov
SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE
DATE: Thursday, July 23, 2026
TIME: 5:30 – 7:00 pm
LOCATION: Back room of Town Office
AGENDA:
1) Approve minutes of June 4, 2026 2) Green Community/Climate Leader/upcoming applications (Decarbonizing roadmap) 3) Clean Energy Extension meetings - survey, reports, updates from Beth/Jody 4) CBA school recommendations and solar rooftop for town garage-info from Veronique 5) CBA school recommendation - potential lighting project(s), fall 2026 5) Proposed solar array, Roaring Brook Road - report from public hearing; discussion 6) Streetlights update - what we know so far 7) Ongoing, future business, website, SC page – links, information, public presentations 8) Upcoming meeting dates to set 8) New business
Upcoming meetings:
Wed Jul 22, 2026
Forest and Trails Committee
Forest & Trails Committee to discuss next steps with Conservation Restrictions
The Forest & Trails Committee will review and approve June 24 minutes, receive a public comment period, and discuss an update on a camera move and Jaime McGuigan. The main new business is a discussion of next steps regarding Conservation Restrictions with Veronique.
- Review and approval of June 24, 2026 meeting minutes
- Update on camera move and Jaime McGuigan
- Discussion of next steps with Conservation Restrictions (CRs) with Veronique
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Agenda
Forest & Trails
Wednesday, July 22, 2026
6:30
Town Offices, Main St.
Minutes
Review and approve minutes from June 24, 2026
Meetings Attended by Committee
Public Comments
Old Business
-Camera move and Jaime McGuigan upadate
New Business
-Discussion of next steps with CRs with Veronique
Items not anticipated 48 hours in advance of the meeting
Member comments and concerns
Announcements
Next Meetings:
Next meetings; 8/26/26
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Planning Board
Planning Board continues solar farm hearing, discusses state energy law
The Conway Planning Board will continue a public hearing for the BlueWave solar farm on Boyden Farm land off Roaring Brook Road. The board will also discuss next steps for new state Clean Energy Law guidelines and possible local data center regulation. The meeting includes approval of prior minutes and time for unanticipated new business.
- Continue special permit/site plan review public hearing for BlueWave solar farm on Boyden Farm land off Roaring Brook Road
- Discuss next steps for new state Clean Energy Law guidelines
- Discuss possible local data center regulation
- Review and approve minutes of June 25 and 30, 2026
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✓ Decided: Planning Board continues BlueWave solar hearing, no decision
The Conway Planning Board held its fourth session of the public hearing for BlueWave Solar's special permit and site plan review for a 20-acre dual-use solar farm on Roaring Brook Road. No decision was made; the board discussed several issues, including slope compliance, equipment pad placement, and screening. The developer agreed to consider board suggestions on equipment pad relocation and additional screening, and the hearing was continued to a tentative date of Aug. 11.
- Approved minutes of June 25 and 30, 2026
- Continued public hearing for BlueWave Solar special permit and site plan review
- BlueWave to consider moving equipment pad behind farm barns
- BlueWave to consider additional screening along Route 116
- Developer to seek waiver for areas with 15-18% slope
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Conway Planning Board Agenda
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 7 p.m.
Location: TOWN HALL
You may join the meeting via Zoom link:
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1. Review and approve minutes of June 25 and 30, 2026.
2. Continue special permit/site plan review public hearing for BlueWave solar farm
application for Boyden Farm land off Roaring Brook Road.
3. Briefly discuss possible next steps for addressing new state Clean Energy Law guidelines
this fall and the idea of local data center regulation.
4. Unanticipated new business
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Conway Planning Board Minutes
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, 7 p.m.
Location: TOWN HALL
Present for Planning Board: George Forcier, Chair; Jeff Lacy, Phyllis
Craine (Zoom), Cheryl Case, Lara Matta Moebius, alternate Jennifer Mullins.
Also, board consultant Christopher Chamberland of Berkshire Design Group,
and applicant representatives: Joel Lindsay and Steven McDonough of
BlueWave Solar and Weston and Sampson engineer Melinda Costello and
Kevin LaMalva, Fire & Risk Alliance (via Zoom)
Reviewed and approved minutes of June 25 and 30, 2026.
Fourth session of public hearing for BlueWave Solar application for special
permit and site plan review for 20-acre dual use solar farm on Roaring
Brook Road land owned by Ron Boyden.
Discussion of several sticking points, many previously discussed or raised
by board, its consultant and the public.
Slope: BlueWave has changed its interpretation of “slope” to coincide with
that expressed previously by board members. Some areas of the original
array fall beyond the 18 percent slope allowed by the bylaw. Other areas
also identified as between 15 and 18 percent, for which the developer plans
to seek a waiver, as allowed by law.
Equipment pad: Discussed the possibility, preferred by some board
members, of moving the pad behind farm barns, out of sight of passersby.
BlueWave reps noted several challenges to moving, but will consider the
suggestion and get back. One option would be simply to screen the
equipment in the currently proposed …
Tue Jul 21, 2026
Frontier Community Access Television - Board of Directors
FCAT board to vote on FY-27 budget, discuss grants and license negotiations
The Frontier Community Access Television Board of Directors will vote on the FY-27 budget and discuss several operational items, including license negotiations, a student film project, a grant program for content creators, and plans for a 20th anniversary picnic. The board will also consider installing electricity in a closet at Frontier Regional School and will enter executive session to discuss the general manager's salary.
- Approval of FCAT's FY-27 budget
- Update on license negotiations
- Discussion on setting up a grant account for content creators
- Discussion on FCAT 20th Anniversary Celebration Picnic
- Executive session for general manager salary discussion
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FRONTIER COMMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION S
FRONTIER COMMUNITY ACCESS TELEVISION
BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING
TUESDAY July 21, 2026 at 5:30
HYBRID MEETING:
In Person Location:
FCAT Station (12 School Street, Second Floor, Sunderland Ma)
Remote Participation by Zoom:
Online Meeting ID: 390 620 5035 - Passcode: FCAT
Telephone Participation: 1-646-931-3860
AGENDA:
1.Open The Meeting
2.Approval of the Minutes: March 2025 Meeting, May 2025 Meeting, July 2025
Meeting, August 2025 Meeting, September 2025 Meeting, November 2025
Meeting, January 2026 Meeting, March 2026 Meeting, May 2026 Meeting, June
2026 Meeting
3.Approval of FCAT’s FY-27 budget
4.Update on License Negotiations
5.Update to the board regarding a student film being produced through the facilities
of FCAT.
6.Discussion on setting up an account and Grant to give money to content creators
producing media through FCAT.
7.Discussion regarding FCAT 20th Anniversary Celebration Picnic: Outdoor screening
and possible fundraiser.
8.Discussion on installing electricity in the closet FCAT uses at Frontier Regional
School, for charing batteries and other equipment.
9.Public Comment
10.Set the next meeting date.
11.Executive Session - General Managers Salary Discussion
Pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §18-25 Reason 2, the board will enter into executive
session to discuss the salary of the general manager; to conduct strategy
sessions in preparation for negotiations of non-union personnel or to conduct
collective barga …
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Mass-In-Motion / Age Friendly Conway
Committee to review home repair and village projects
The Mass-In-Motion / Age Friendly Conway committee will meet to accept prior meeting notes, review last year's accomplishments, and receive an update on the home repair project. New business includes further discussion of the village project and other ideas, as well as participation in other town events.
- Update on home repair project
- Discussion of village project
- Review of last year's accomplishments
- Participation in other town events
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MIM AFC Meeting
Thursday July 16. 2025
9-10:30 am
Town Hall
1. Accept last months notes
2. Old business
Briefly review last year‘s accomplishments
Update on Home repair project
3. New business
More discussion of Village project
Other ideas
Participation In other town events
4. Adjourn
Next meeting August 20, 9-10-30
Thu Jul 16, 2026
Franklin County Tech Building Task Force Committee
FCTS Building Task Committee to discuss MSBA update and public outreach
The Franklin County Technical School Building Task Force Committee is meeting to discuss an update from the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) and plans for public outreach. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes and setting a future meeting date.
- Approval of minutes from April 8, 2026
- MSBA update
- Public outreach plans
- Next meeting date to be determined
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FCTS E-mail and web Posting: July 9, 2026
FRANKLIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL
FCTS Building Task Force Committee Meeting
This meeting may be held remotely in accordance with the
Governor of Massachusetts’ March 12,2020 Order Suspending Certain Provisions
of the Open Meeting Law G.L.c. Section 20.
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2026 Location: Franklin County Tech School
82 Industrial Blvd.
Turners Fall, MA 01376
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Members: Ryan Rege, Richard Kuklewicz, Brian Spadafino, Joe Mazeski,
Brad Stafford, Jeff Budine, Liz Bouchard, Margaret Nugent, Amber Crochier, Joseph
Gamache, Robert Provost, Walter Ramsay
To eliminate unauthorized individuals from entering the meeting the following protocols will be
implemented: Contact Janice Momaney at: jmomaney@fcts.us Submit your email and phone number
that would be used to access the meeting for verification purposes.
________________________________________________________________________________________
I. Approval of the Minutes of April 8, 2026
II. MSBA Update
III. Public Outreach Plans
IV. Next Meeting Date – TBD
V. Other
VI. Adjourn
___________________________________________________________________________________________ ___________
The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and
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Thu Jul 16, 2026
Newsletter Committee
Newsletter Committee to review July submissions
The Conway Newsletter Committee is meeting to review submissions for the July issue of Conway Currents. Members will also discuss adding an article about Conway Emergency Responders.
- Review of submissions for the July issue of Conway Currents
- Discussion of adding an article about Conway Emergency Responders
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Newsletter Committee Agenda
July 16, 2026, 4:00 p.m.
Town Hall, Conference Room, 32 Main Street
Meeting called to order
Approval of the Minutes of June 17, 2026
Review of Submissions for the July issue of Conway Currents thus far.
Thoughts about adding an article about Conway Emergency Responders
New Business/Additions to the Agenda
Next Meeting
Adjourn
Wed Jul 15, 2026
Board of Assessors
Board of Assessors to review Chapter Land applications, motor vehicle excise abatements
The Board of Assessors will meet to approve minutes, review and sign motor vehicle excise abatements and a bill schedule, and discuss Chapter Land applications for fiscal year 2027, including a final notice and potential deadline for non-compliant parcels. The meeting includes public comment and will adjourn with the next meeting scheduled for August 19, 2026.
- Review and sign motor vehicle excise abatements
- Review and sign bill schedule
- Discussion of Chapter Land applications for FY2027, including final notice and deadline for non-compliant parcels
- Signing and notarizing of Chapter Land lien and lien release
- Signing of Forest Management Plan
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Conway Board of Assessors Meeting
Town Hall
Wednesday, July 15, 2026
3:00pm
Agenda
1. Open meeting beginning at 3:00pm
2. Public comments to be heard by Board of Assessors: members Russell French and
George Forcier
3. Review and approve minutes from last meeting on June 17, 2026, to be voted on and
approved by Russell French and George Forcier
4. Old Business
5. New Business
a. Motor Vehicle Excise abatements to be reviewed and signed by Russell
French and George Forcier
b. Bill schedule to be reviewed and signed by Russell French and George
Forcier
c. Chapter Land
i. Chapter Land applications for fiscal year 2027: board discussion re
mailing final notice for Chapter Land applications & potential due
date before removing non-compliant parcels from Chapter
ii. Signing & notarizing of Chapter land lien and lien release
iii. Signing of Forest Management Plan
6. Unanticipated Items of Concern
7. Adjourn meeting
a. Next meeting: August 19, 2026 at 3:00pm
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Conservation Commission
Cemetery expansion and headstone cleanup discussed
The Conway Cemetery Commission will discuss a potential expansion of Cricket Hill Cemetery and recruiting volunteers to clean and straighten headstones in town-owned cemeteries. The meeting will also include approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.
- Discussion of potential expansion of Cricket Hill Cemetery
- Discussion of recruiting volunteers to clean and straighten headstones in town-owned cemeteries
- Approval of minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting
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Conway Cemetery Commission
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Large Meeting Room, Town Hall
Academy Hill Road Street
Conway, Mass.
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1) Call to order
2) Approval of minutes of commission meeting on April 7, 2026.
3) Discussion of potential expansion of Cricket Hill Cemetery
4) Discussion of Recruiting Volunteers to Clean and Straighten Headstones in Town-owned
Cemeteries
5) Next meeting date
6) Other business
7) Adjourn
Peter Freisem, Chair
7 July 2026
Tue Jul 14, 2026
Cemetery Commission
Cemetery Commission to discuss Cricket Hill expansion and headstone cleanup
The Conway Cemetery Commission will discuss a potential expansion of Cricket Hill Cemetery and recruiting volunteers to clean and straighten headstones in town-owned cemeteries. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and setting the next meeting date.
- Discussion of potential expansion of Cricket Hill Cemetery
- Discussion of recruiting volunteers to clean and straighten headstones in town-owned cemeteries
- Approval of minutes from April 7, 2026 meeting
cemeteryexpansionvolunteersheadstonesconway
📄 From the agenda
Extracted text of the official agenda document (automated extraction — may contain OCR/formatting errors).
Conway Cemetery Commission
Tuesday, July 14, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Large Meeting Room, Town Hall
Academy Hill Road Street
Conway, Mass.
.
1) Call to order
2) Approval of minutes of commission meeting on April 7, 2026.
3) Discussion of potential expansion of Cricket Hill Cemetery
4) Discussion of Recruiting Volunteers to Clean and Straighten Headstones in Town-owned
Cemeteries
5) Next meeting date
6) Other business
7) Adjourn
Peter Freisem, Chair
7 July 2026
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