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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 ✓ 69
U.S. Senate 2026-09-01
Edward J. Markey ✓ 355 · Seth W. Moulton 129
U.S. House — 2nd Congressional 2026-09-01
James P. McGovern ✓ 435
Treasurer 2026-09-01
Deborah B. Goldberg ✓ 399
Treasurer 2026-09-01
Elizabeth Dionne ✓ 64
State Senate — Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin & Hampshire 2026-09-01
Gabriel Greenspan ✓
State Senate — Berkshire, Hampden, Franklin & Hampshire 2026-09-01
Paul W. Mark ✓ 403
State Representative — 1st Franklin 2026-09-01
Corinne Ellen Coryat ✓ 233 · Lora L. Wondolowski 213
Sheriff — Franklin County 2026-09-01
Lori M. Streeter ✓ 394
Secretary of the Commonwealth 2026-09-01
Anne R. Brensley ✓ 4
Secretary of the Commonwealth 2026-09-01
William Francis Galvin ✓ 421
Register of Probate — Franklin County 2026-09-01
Daniel Francis Graves ✓ 391

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Mon Nov 2, 2026

Select Board

Select Board to consider state funding request for Franklin County Technical School

The Select Board will discuss and vote on joining the Greenfield City Council to request state funding for the Franklin County Technical School. The board will also consider a policy regarding the disposal of surplus equipment.

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Posted by Town Clerk’s Office October 29, 2026 Agenda Selectboard Meeting Monday November 2, 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 for October 19, 2026 Meetings Attended by Select Board Members Public Comments Unfinished Business New Business Discussion and vote on joining the Greenfield City Council in requesting state funding for the Franklin County Technical School. Discussion and possible vote on the disposal of surplus equipment policy. Items Not Anticipated 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting Town Administrator update Select Board member comments/concerns Mail Announcements Next Meeting November 16, 2026 Adjourn
Mon Nov 2, 2026

Cultural Council

Conway Cultural Council to vote on grant proposals

The Council will review and vote on grant proposals included in the MCC Panel Book. Members will also assign administrative duties for grant notifications, payments, and reporting.

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Conway Cultural Council Nov. 2, 2026, 11am Field Memorial Library AGENDA 1.​ Do we have previous minutes to approve? a.​ Decide who will submit them to Town Clerk, Laurie Lucier. 2.​ Treasury Report 3.​ Vote on Grant Proposals included in the MCC Panel Book and decide amounts for each approved grant. 4.​ Decide who will send denials to the MCC and then, at least two weeks later, send emails to the grantees who have been approved. 5.​ Decide a.​ who will monitor the council's email account b.​ who will check the postal mailbox located in the Town Offices. c.​ who will submit paperwork to the town so the grantees can get paid. 6.​ Decide who will send the town annual report. 7.​ Recruiting and onboarding new members 8.​ Conduct any other business not anticipated. The email to the grantees will include two attachments for them to complete and return to the Council (through email or postal mail) so that the granted funds can be released to them.​ a. Grant Agreement Letter​ b. W-9 C. final report form ​ Posted by Town Clerk's Office October 26, 2026
Wed Nov 4, 2026

Council on Aging

Conway Council on Aging to discuss finances and revised bylaws

The Council on Aging will review treasurer reports and activity updates. The body will address tabled items regarding grant money separation and revised bylaws.

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Posted by Town Clerk’s Office October 29, 2026 Agenda Council on Aging Meeting Date and Time: November 4, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Location: Town Hall Item 1: Approval of the minutes of the October 7 meeting Item 2: Finances • Treasurer’s Report: Carolyn Separation of Foot Clinic and Yoga Grant Money TABLED from the September meeting. Item 3: COA Activities Reports • Durable Medical Equipment Loans: Hank • Foot Clinics: Pat K • Healthy Bones and Balance: Pat L • Senior Meals: Carolyn • Yoga: Pat L Item 4: Age-Friendly Conway Committee Report: Robin Item 5: Old Business • Tai Chi Kat will report on follow-up with tai chi instructor. • Discussion of Revised Bylaws TABLED from the October meeting. Item 6: New Business • Inquiry from Katelyn Dobbs of New England Wound Care (Katelyn@newenglandwoundcare.com) about doing a wound care presentation • Winter meeting: Skip December or January?
Wed Nov 4, 2026

Franklin County Tech School District Committee

Committee to consider contract renewals for school building project services

The Franklin County Technical School District Committee will meet to discuss several administrative reports and project updates. The body is scheduled to take action on renewing two professional service contracts related to school design and project management.

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FCTS E-mail distribution and web posting: October 29, 2026 FRANKLIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE Date: Wednesday November 4, 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: Amended minutes from June 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 minutes III. STUDENT ADVISORY REPORT IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. STANDING SUB-COMMITTEES • Finance/Audit ACTION ITEM: Renewal of Owner-Architect Designer Services Contract with LBA ACTION ITEM: Renewal of Owner’s Project Management (OPM) Services Contract with Colliers • Curriculum • Policy • Building & Grounds VI. NEW BUSINESS UPDATE: MSBA New Building Project VII. FCTS TEACHERS’ ASSOCIATION REPORT VIII. GENERAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE (GAC) REPORT IX. PRINCIPAL'S REPORT X. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT UPDATE: Accountabili …
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Thu Nov 5, 2026

Franklin Regional Retirement System

Franklin Regional Retirement System to hold board election and budget presentation

The Advisory Council will hold two meetings to elect a third board member and review the CY2027 budget. The council will also vote on the approval of meeting minutes from November 5, 2025.

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FRANKLIN REGIONAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM Election Meeting of the Advisory Council Thursday, November 5, 2026 9:30 AM To stem the spread of Covid-19, this meeting will be accomplished with remote participation by the members of the council, with remote live access by the public provided. Please visit the webpage below for log-in instructions. http://www.frrsma.com/advisory-council-unit-treasurers/ AGENDA Call to Order Main Business 1. Election for Third Board Member Seat Adjourn Annual Meeting of the Advisory Council Thursday, November 5, 2026 9:45 AM To stem the spread of Covid-19, this meeting will be accomplished with remote participation by the members of the council, with remote live access by the public provided. Please visit the webpage below for log-in instructions. http://www.frrsma.com/advisory-council-unit-treasurers/ AGENDA Call to Order • Approval of the election meeting minutes for November 5, 2025 • Approval of the annual meeting minutes for November 5, 2025 Main Business 1. Presentation of the CY2027 Budget New Business Adjourn Please post in all official posting places. Posted by Town Clerk's Office October 29, 2026

Recent meetings

Thu Oct 29, 2026

Frontier Regional School Capital Improvement Subcommittee

Frontier Regional School Subcommittee to discuss capital needs

The Capital Improvement Subcommittee will meet to discuss recent accomplishments and current needs at Frontier Regional School. The discussion will focus on specific facility repairs and upgrades.

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FRONTIER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Committee:​ ​ FRONTIER REGIONAL SCHOOL CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ​ ​ ​ SUBCOMMITTEE ​ ​ ​ Meeting Date:​ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2026 at 6pm Meeting Place:​ Frontier Regional Media Center 113 North Main Street, South Deerfield, MA 01373 Meeting Format: ​ IN PERSON- The public is welcome to attend in person. 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. ​ ​ AGENDA 1.​ Call to Order 2.​ Review, and Approve, Minutes of December 09, 2025 3.​ Discussion of Capital Needs at FRS, recent accomplishments. a.​ Exterior Masonry repair and leaks b.​ Phase 2 Roof Project c.​ Field House/Bathroom project d.​ Current BMS upgrades project & Add-ons 4.​ Set next meeting 5.​ Adjournment * 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. Posted by Town Clerk's Office October 26, 2026
Wed Oct 28, 2026

Community Preservation Committee

Committee discusses Selectboard application for a new Housing Trust Fund

The Conway Community Preservation Committee will review minutes from a February meeting and discuss a Selectboard application to establish a Housing Trust Fund. This proposed fund is intended to be presented to voters at the annual town meeting in June. The agenda also includes time for old and new business.

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Conway Community Preservation Committee Wednesday, Oct. 28,  2026, 5:30 p.m. Town Hall 1. Review and approve minutes of Feb. 26, 2026 meeting. 2. Discuss Selectboard application for money to establish a Housing Trust Fund, to go before annual town meeting in June. To be submitted by Town Administrator Veronique Blanchard. 4. Any old business. 5. Any news business. Posted by Town Clerk's Office October 20, 2026
Tue Oct 27, 2026

Planning Board

Planning Board to continue public hearing for BlueWave solar farm

The Planning Board will continue a public hearing regarding a special permit for a solar farm on Roaring Brook Road. The meeting includes discussions on state permitting laws and a slope waiver request.

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Conway Planning Board Agenda Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, 7 p.m. Town Hall General Purpose Room You may join the meeting via Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89824522049?pwd=yaOOVZMpApK3729h0Mhb8o2G1X1VV N.1
 1. Approve Oct. 8, 2026, minutes. 2. Continuation of public hearing for special permit for BlueWave solar farm on Roaring Brook Road. — Town attorney to discuss state law regarding permitting solar farms. — Board to consider slope waiver request. 4. Other Old Business — ADU site plan review light update? Phyllis — BESS bylaw localization update? Jeff — Update flood plain bylaw. Cheryl 5. Public comment on non public hearing matters. Posted by Town Clerk's Office October 20, 2026
Tue Oct 27, 2026

Conservation Commission

Hearing on house demolition and rebuild at 269 Ashfield Road

The Conway Conservation Commission will hold a hearing regarding a proposal to demolish and rebuild a one-family house at 269 Ashfield Road. The commission will also review financial invoices and report on recent site visits.

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Conway Conservation Commission Agenda October 27, 2026, 6:00 p.m. Town Hall, General Purpose Room, 5 Academy Hill Road Posted Date: October 22, 2026 Posted by: Louise M. Beckett 6:00 p.m. Convene Approval of Minutes of September 22, 2026 Financial • Invoices for Reimbursement - none • Invoice from Greenfield Recorder - Stmt. 1362307, 09/30/26 • RDA-BSC-4457175 - $98.17 - 174 Shelburne Falls Rd., Michele Turre • Fee payments received - none Building Permits/Site Visits/Inquiries • Inquiries - none • Site Visits - September 23, 2026: 8:30AM: 174 Shelburne Falls Rd, Tony, Jeanne, Courtney 9:00AM: 269 Ashfield Rd, Tony, Jeanne, Courtney • Permits - none Forest Cutting Plans none Notifications none Hearings 6:10 p.m. RDA - 269 Ashfield Road, Evan Montilla - to demo and re-build a one-family house with new foundation, adding 114 sq. ft. to the existing building. Other Unannounced Business none Next Meeting Adjourn 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. Posted by Town Clerk's Office October 22, 2026
Tue Oct 27, 2026

Frontier Regional & Union #38 Policy Subcommittee

Policy Subcommittee to review facility naming and memorial policies

The Frontier Regional & Union #38 Policy Subcommittee will meet virtually to review specific district policies. The discussion focuses on memorials, facility naming, and donations of facilities or capital items.

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FRONTIER REGIONAL & UNION #38 SCHOOL DISTRICT Committee:​ ​ Frontier Regional & Union #38 Policy Subcommittee ​ ​ ​ Meeting Date:​ Wednesday, October 28, 2026 Meeting Place:​ Virtual Meeting ​ ​ Google Meet joining: https://meet.google.com/gkg-hxit-pvf Time:​ 6:00 PM AGENDA 1.​ Call to Order 2.​ Review and approve minutes from October 07, 2026. 3.​ Review policies for FFA- Memorials, FF- Naming of Facilities, Donations of Facilities or Capital Items. 4.​ Adjournment * 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. Posted by Town Clerk's Office October 26, 2026
Tue Oct 27, 2026

Woodlands Partnership

Woodlands Partnership to discuss committee priorities and structure

The Committee Chairs of the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts will meet to review a priorities working document. The body will discuss project priorities across five committees and review the organization's committee structure.

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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 Committee Chairs of the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts will meet jointly, with all Board members invited and possible Board quorum present, on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 at 4:00pm This meeting will be held remotely via Zoom. 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. Presentation of Committee Priorities Working Document– Yoni Glogower 3. Committee Chair Updates and Discussion of Project Priorities a. Education, Outreach, and Research b. Municipal Financial Sustainability c. Natural Resource-Based Economic Development d. Forest Conservation e. Finance & Budgeting 4. Discussion on Committee Structure 5. Adjourn Executive Committee Members: Dicken Crane – Windsor (Board Chair); Art Schwenger – Heath (Board Vice Chair); Alain Peteroy – Franklin Land Trust (Clerk); Lisa Primiano – MA EOEEA; Rhonda Anderson – Western Mass Commissioner of Indian Affairs; Russ Richardson – Massachusetts Forest Alliance Committee Chairs: Dicken Crane – Windsor (Executive Committee); Rhonda Anderson – Western Mass Commissioner of Indian Affairs (Education, Outreach, and Research Committee): Sam Haupt – Peru (Municipal Financial Sustainability …
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Mon Oct 26, 2026

Board of Health

Conway Board of Health to review FRCOG inspections and health reports

The Board of Health will meet to review mail, invoices, and reports from FRCOG inspections. The agenda includes updates on health and wellness, CPHS meetings, and reports from board members regarding attended trainings.

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Posted by Town Clerk’s Office October 19, 2026 Board of Health Meeting Monday October 26, 2026 @ 5:00 pm Town Hall Office Meeting Space Microsoft Teams meeting Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/255095489085559?p=ks9AdqwM5rt4SpmSYO Meeting ID: 255 095 489 085 559 Passcode: 4Qt7Uy9c * * * Meeting Agenda * * * 0. Meeting preliminaries o Open meeting / take attendance o Approve the minutes of the September 28, 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 November 23, 2026, at 5:00 pm o Close meeting
Wed Oct 21, 2026

Forest and Trails

Forest and Trails Committee to discuss camera relocation and winter tracking class

The Forest and Trails Committee will meet to review previous minutes and discuss old business regarding a camera move to the school. The committee also plans to schedule a date for a winter tracking class.

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Agenda Forest & Trails Wednesday, October 21, 2026 6:30 Conway Town Office meeting room, Main St. Minutes Review and approve minutes from September 23, 2026 Meetings Attended by Committee Public Comments Old Business -Camera move to school and Jaime McGuigan upadate New Business -Book date for winter tracking class Items not anticipated 48 hours in advance of the meeting Member comments and concerns Announcements Next Meetings: Next meetings; 11/18/26
Tue Oct 20, 2026

Conway Grammar School

Conway School Committee to discuss capital planning and policy updates

The Conway School Committee will meet to review financial statements and discuss several policy changes. The agenda includes a first reading of a superintendency agreement update and a second reading of a policy regarding interactions with civil law enforcement officers.

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CONWAY GRAMMAR SCHOOL DISTRICT Committee:​ CONWAY SCHOOL COMMITTEE ​ ​ ​ Meeting Date: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026 at 7PM Meeting Place:​ Conway Grammar School Library 24 Fournier Road, Conway, MA 01341 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/jqt-qkzd-afs 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:​ Elaine Campbell ​ Vice Chair:​ Jared Campbell ​ Secretary:​ Victoria DeMaio ​ Member:​ Laurie Farkas ​ Member: ​ Tricia Vinchesi ​ Superintendent:​ Darius Modestow ​ Business Administrator:​ Shelley Poreda ​ Principal:​ Kristen Gordon ​ News Reporters:​ Recorder and Gazette AGENDA 1.​ Call to Order 2.​ Review, and Approve, Minutes of September 15, 2026 3.​ Financial Statement/Sign Warrants 4.​ Principals’ Report 5.​ Public Comment 6.​ Unfinished Business: (Votes may be taken) a.​ Policy ACL Interacting with Law Enforcement Officers Engaged in Civil Law Enforcement (PROT …
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Tue Oct 20, 2026

Parks and Recreation Committee

Parks and Recreation Committee to discuss ballfield and tennis court improvements

The committee will review budget balances and consider additional fence replacements throughout town. Members will discuss ongoing work for the ballfield and the potential for CPA funding for tennis court re-surfacing.

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Posted by Town Clerk’s Office October 14, 2026 Conway Parks & Recreation Agenda October 20, 2026 at 7:00 pm Location: Town Office Members • James Bosman • Tanya Campbell • Mark Gollehon • Elizabeth Lively • Michael Merritt • Jule Sweet • Janice Warner Agenda Meeting Preliminaries a) Open Meeting/Take attendance, Time _______________________ Others Present: _________________________________________ b) Approve Minutes August 18, 2026 Motioned ______________________ 2nd ____________________________ vote:________ 2) Treasurer’s Report a) Budget balance b) Youth Sports balance c) Donations balance d) Pickleball Donations balance e) Ballfield project balance 3) New Business a) Consider more fence replacements round town and ballfield 4) Continuing discussions: a) Ballfield electrical improvements b) Ballfield infield work c) Update on New Pickleball Courts d) Ballfield Fencing replacement update for corner of Rt 116 and Whately Rd. e) Tennis Court Re-Surfacing quote and warrant plan, request for CPA funding? f) Defibrillator - item tabled g) Youth Sports update 5) Meeting Wrap-up 6) Next meeting November 10th , 2026 at 7:00pm 7) Adjourn Time:_________________ Motioned ______________________ 2nd ____________________________ vote:________
Tue Oct 20, 2026

Cemetery Commission

Cemetery Commission to review steps for Cricket Hill Cemetery expansion

The Conway Cemetery Commission will meet to discuss the process of removing property from a conservation restriction. This review is based on a summary provided by the Town Attorney regarding the possible expansion of Cricket Hill Cemetery.

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Posted by Town Clerk’s Office October 14, 2026 Conway Cemetery Commission Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Large Meeting Room Town Hall, Academy Hill Road Conway, Mass. . 1) Call to order 2) Approval of minutes of commission meeting on September 15, 2026. 3) Review of the Town Attorney’s summary of the steps involved in removing property from a conservation restriction in relation to possible expansion of the Cricket Hill Cemetery 4) Other business 5) Next meeting date 6) Adjourn Peter Freisem, Chair October 14, 2026
Tue Oct 20, 2026

Newsletter Committee

Newsletter Committee to review August issue submissions

The Newsletter Committee will review submissions for the August issue of Conway Currents. The body will also discuss internal and external communications and the presentation of the “heART of the Season Maker's Market”.

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Newsletter Committee Agenda October 20, 20264:00 p.m. Town Hall, Conference Room, 32 Main Street Meeting called to order Approval of the Minutes of September 17, 2026 Review of Submissions for the August issue of Conway Currents thus far. Discussion: Internal and External Communications Discussion: “heART of the Season Maker's Market” advertisement or article? New Business/Additions to the Agenda Next Meeting Adjourn
Mon Oct 19, 2026

Select Board

Select Board to vote on Hazard Mitigation Plan contract and pickleball court cameras

The Select Board will discuss and vote on a contract with the FRCOG to update the town's Hazard Mitigation Plan. The board will also consider authorizing trail cameras at the new pickleball courts and appointing a member to the Age-Friendly Conway committee.

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Posted by Town Clerk’s Office October 15, 2026 Agenda Selectboard Meeting Monday October 19, 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 for October 5 and 13, 2026 Meetings Attended by Select Board Members Public Comments Unfinished Business New Business 6:30 Update from the Housing Trust bylaw adhoc committee. Discuss and vote to sign contract with the FRCOG to update Conway’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. Discuss and vote to authorize use of trail cameras at the new pickleball courts. Discuss and vote to appoint Cheryl Maciorakowski to the Age-Friendly Conway committee for a term ending 6/30/29. Items Not Anticipated 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting Town Administrator update Select Board member comments/concerns Mail Announcements Next Meeting November 2, 2026 Adjourn
Mon Oct 19, 2026

Sustainability Committee

Sustainability Committee to discuss Decarbonizing Roadmap and Roaring Brook Road solar

The Sustainability Committee will discuss next steps for the Decarbonizing Roadmap and the Clean Energy Extension project. Members will review information regarding a proposed solar array on Roaring Brook Road and energy updates for school and town buildings.

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Posted by Town Clerk’s Office October 13, 2026 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: Monday, October 19, 2026 TIME: 5:30 – 7:00 pm LOCATION: Back room of Town Office AGENDA: 1) Approve minutes of September 21, 2026 2) Decarbonizing Roadmap project - next steps 3) Clean Energy Extension project - - survey, reports, updates from Beth/Jody 4) Proposed solar array, Roaring Brook Road - latest info 5) Streetlights update 6) School/town buildings energy updates - our next steps 7) Upcoming meeting dates 8) New business
Wed Oct 14, 2026

Franklin County Tech School District Committee

District Committee to vote on FY27 budget and school policies

The Franklin County Technical School District Committee will meet to vote on several financial and staffing items. The agenda includes reviews of the FY27 budget, FY25 audit reports, and updates to student admissions and nondiscrimination policies.

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FCTS E-mail distribution and web posting: October 8, 2026 FRANKLIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE Date: Wednesday October 14, 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: September 9, 2026 III. STUDENT ADVISORY REPORT: IV. PUBLIC COMMENTS V. STANDING SUB-COMMITTEES • Finance/Audit ACTION ITEM: Declaration of Surplus Equipment ACTION ITEM: Budget FY27 March Vote Amended ACTION ITEM: Enrollment Capacity 2026-2027 ACTION ITEM: Acceptance of FY25 Audit Reports ACTION ITEM: New Position – Educational Team Lead (ETL) – 0.5 FTE & Spec. Ed. Teacher – 0.5 FTE • Curriculum • Policy ACTION ITEM: Massachusetts Association of School Committees Policy Manual Proposal ACTION ITEM: JC – Admissions Policy Update ACTION ITEM: JCE – Student Interview Form for Admis …
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Wed Oct 14, 2026

Festival of the Hills

Festival of the Hills meeting to discuss activity updates and fund dissolution

The meeting includes an activity coordinator check-in and suggestions for next year. The agenda also includes the dissolution of NonProfit funds. This is the final meeting before monthly meetings resume in spring 2027.

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Festival of the Hills Meeting Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM Town Hall *** Meeting Agenda *** 1. Meeting preliminaries • Open meeting / take attendance • Approve the minutes of the prior 9/29 meeting. 2. Activity coordinator check-in, updates, and suggestions for next year. 3. Dissolution of NonProfit funds 3. Unanticipated items of concern that arise after posting 4. Public comments 5. Meeting wrap-up • Next meeting i. N/A, monthly meetings start again in spring 2027 ii. Close meeting Posted by Town Clerk's Office September 17, 2026
Wed Oct 14, 2026

Franklin County Tech School Building Task Force Committee

Building Task Force to review Colliers and LBA contracts

The Franklin County Technical School Building Task Force Committee will meet to discuss project updates and contracts. The agenda includes reviews of project management and designer fee contracts.

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FCTS E-mail and web Posting: October 8, 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: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 Location: Franklin County Tech School 82 Industrial Blvd. Turners Fall, MA 01376 Time: 5:30 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 August 6, 2026 II. Vote Results III. Colliers Update IV. LBA Update V. Colliers Owners Project Management Contract VI. LBA – Designer Fee Contract VII. Project PR VIII. Next Meeting Date – TBD IX. Other X. Adjourn ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The listing of matters are those reaso …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026

Cemetery Commission

Cemetery Commission to review Cricket Hill Cemetery expansion steps

The Cemetery Commission will meet to discuss the process of removing property from a conservation restriction. This review is based on a summary provided by the Town Attorney regarding the possible expansion of the Cricket Hill Cemetery.

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Posted by Town Clerk’s Office October 7, 2026 Conway Cemetery Commission Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m. Large Meeting Room Town Hall, Academy Hill Road Conway, Mass. . 1) Call to order 2) Approval of minutes of commission meeting on September 15, 2026. 3) Review of the Town Attorney’s summary of the steps involved in removing property from a conservation restriction in relation to possible expansion of the Cricket Hill Cemetery 4) Other business 5) Next meeting date 6) Adjourn Peter Freisem, Chair October 7, 2026
Tue Oct 13, 2026

Frontier Regional School Committee

School Committee to review law enforcement and superintendency policies

The Frontier School Committee will meet to discuss policy updates and administrative agreements. The agenda includes a second reading of a policy regarding interactions with civil law enforcement and a first reading of a superintendency agreement update.

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FRONTIER REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT Committee:​ FRONTIER SCHOOL COMMITTEE ​ ​ ​ Meeting Date: TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13, 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/tyx-khom-cre 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:​ Laurie Farkas Member:​​ Robert Halla ​ Member:​ William Smith ​ Member:​ Mary Ramon ​ 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 will …
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Tue Oct 13, 2026

Select Board

Select Board to vote on FY27 tax rate classification and highway clerk hire

The Select Board will hold a hearing to discuss and vote on the tax rate classifications for FY27. The board will also consider hiring a clerk for the Highway Department.

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Posted by Town Clerk’s Office October 8, 2026 Agenda Selectboard Meeting Tuesday July 13, at 6:00 pm Town Offices, Back Room 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 Meetings Attended by Select Board Members Public Comments Unfinished Business New Business Tax Rate Classification hearing. Discussion and vote on the classification(s) for the tax rate for FY27. Discuss and vote to hire Ann Kitsen as clerk to the Highway Department for a starting salary of $20/hour and 8 hours per week. Items Not Anticipated 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting Town Administrator update Select Board member comments/concerns Mail Announcements Next Meeting Adjourn
Fri Oct 9, 2026

Board of Assessors

Board of Assessors to review motor vehicle excise and tax reports

The Board of Assessors will meet to review and sign motor vehicle excise commitments and abatements. The board will also review the bill schedule and the fiscal year 2027 Tax Classification Document and Report.

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Posted by Town Clerk’s Office October 7, 2026 Conway Board of Assessors Meeting Town Hall Friday, October 9, 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 a. From last meeting on September 16, 2026, to be voted on and approved by Russell French and George Forcier b. From meeting on August 24, 2026, to be voted on and approved by Russell French and George Forcier 4. Old Business 5. New Business a. Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 5 to be reviewed and signed by Russell French and George Forcier b. Motor Vehicle Excise abatements to be reviewed and signed by Russell French and George Forcier c. Bill schedule to be reviewed and signed by Russell French and George Forcier d. Review of fiscal year 2027 Tax Classification Document and Report 6. Unanticipated Items of Concern 7. Adjourn meeting a. Next meeting: November 18, 2026 at 3:00pm
Thu Oct 8, 2026

Planning Board

Conway Planning Board continues BlueWave solar farm hearing on Roaring Brook Road

The Conway Planning Board meets Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall. The board will approve Sept. 15, 2026, minutes and discuss an ADU request from the Whittier family on Hamilton Drive, including how to shape site plan review for by-right ADUs. At 7 p.m. it continues a public hearing on a special permit for the BlueWave solar farm on Roaring Brook Road. The agenda also lists other old business and public comment on non-hearing matters.

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✓ Decided: Planning Board continues public hearing on BlueWave solar farm

The board discussed modifications to the BlueWave agri-voltaic solar farm proposal on Roaring Brook Road, including equipment pad placement and screening. No final decision was made on the special permit or the requested slope waiver. The board also noted the withdrawal of an ADU site plan review request.

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Conway Planning Board Agenda Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Town Hall General Purpose Room 1. Approve Sept. 15, 2026, minutes. 2. Discussion of ADU request from Whittier family on Hamilton Drive, and how to fashion a site plan review appropriate for by-right ADUs. 3 At 7 p.m. Continuation of public hearing for special permit for BlueWave solar farm on Roaring Brook Road. 4. Other Old Business 5. Public comment on non public hearing matters. Posted by Town Clerk's Office September 29, 2026
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Conway Planning Board Minutes Monday, Oct. 8, 2026, 6:30 p.m. Town Hall General Purpose Room Attending: George Forcier, chair; Jeff Lacy via Zoom; Phyllis Craine, Lara Matta Moebius, alternate member Jennifer Mullin, Cheryl Case. Also, the board’s engineering consultant Chris Chamberland, BlueWave representative Stephen McDonough and Weston and Sampson engineer Melinda Costello. 1. Minutes of Sept. 15 meetings approved unanimously. 2. Board notified an Accessory Dwelling Unit site plan review request from the Whittier family on Hamilton Drive has been withdrawn. Nonetheless, the board will develop a “site plan review light” process for site protected ADUs. Phyllis will prepare a draft version of the current site plan review process ahead of our next meeting. 3. At 7 p.m., the seventh session of a public hearing for a special permit for BlueWave agri-voltaic solar farm on Roaring Brook Road. There was discussion of BW’s latest modification to its proposal — moving the equipment pad to behind the Boyden Farm’s dairy barns and addition of screening just north of the pad. Jeff asked that BW also add some screening to the south. George asked BW to restore screening near the intersection of Route 116 and Roaring Brook Road, which it had removed when it moved the equipment pad, saying they thought that screening was just to mask the equipment pad. George said it was also to partially mask the view of panels. Jeff noted he felt the new location better screened t …
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Wed Oct 7, 2026

Council on Aging

Council on Aging to discuss proposed bylaw revisions

The Council on Aging will review activity reports and discuss a proposed revision to the organization's bylaws. The body is also addressing tabled financial reports and the funding structure of the Congregate Meals Program.

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Posted to Town Clerk’s Office October 5, 2026 Agenda Council on Aging Meeting Date and Time: October 7, 2026, 9:00 a.m. Location: Town Hall Item 1: Approval of the minutes of the September 2 meeting Item 2: Finances • Treasurer’s Report: Carolyn Detailed Finance Report Tabled from the September meeting. Hank expressed a need for a more detailed finance report from Carolyn, but Carolyn was not present. Congregate Meals Program Tabled from the July meeting. Pat questions the separation of the meals program funds from COA funds. Item 3: COA Activities Reports • Durable Medical Equipment Loans: Hank • Foot Clinics: Pat K • Healthy Bones and Balance: Pat L • Senior Meals: Carolyn Details of Thanksgiving and holiday meals for Conway Currents notices (time, cost, etc.) • Yoga: Pat L Item 4: Age-Friendly Conway Committee Report: Robin Item 5: Old Business • Tai Chi Kat will report on follow-up with tai chi instructor. Can we afford this class? Might the Age-Friendly Conway Committee do it? Item 5: New Business • Revision of Bylaws: Pat L distributed written copies of the COA bylaws and a proposed revision at the September meeting. The proposed revision needs to be discussed at this meeting and voted on in November.
Wed Oct 7, 2026

Frontier Regional & Union #38 Policy Subcommittee

Frontier Regional & Union #38 Policy Subcommittee reviews memorial, naming, and donation policies

The Frontier Regional & Union #38 Policy Subcommittee meets virtually on Wednesday, October 07, 2026 at 6:00 PM. The subcommittee will review and approve minutes from October 19, 2023 and February 26, 2025, and review policies on Memorials (FFA), Naming of Facilities (FF), and Donations of Facilities or Capital Items. No votes on policy changes are listed on the agenda; the notice states not all items may be discussed.

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FRONTIER REGIONAL & UNION #38 SCHOOL DISTRICT Committee:​ ​ Frontier Regional & Union #38 Policy Subcommittee ​ ​ ​ Meeting Date:​ Wednesday, October 07, 2026 Meeting Place:​ Virtual Meeting ​ ​ Google Meet joining: https://meet.google.com/aap-pmqv-jqi Time:​ 6:00 PM AGENDA 1.​ Call to Order 2.​ Review and approve minutes from October 19, 2023 and February 26, 2025. 3.​ Review policies for Memorials (FFA), Naming of Facilities (FF), and Donations of Facilities or Capital Items 4.​ Adjournment * 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. Posted by the Town Clerk's Office October 1, 2026
Wed Oct 7, 2026

Woodlands Partnership NRBED Committee

Woodlands Partnership NRBED Committee meets remotely Oct 7, 2026, 5:00PM

The Natural Resource-Based Economic Development Committee of the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts will meet remotely on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 at 5:00PM. The agenda covers approving minutes from an 8/26/2024 meeting, member introductions, discussion of future projects and priorities, program director updates on the Wood bank program and NEFF AMP Grant, and a Woodcraft Showcase and Woodcraft Collaborative update. No specific decisions, contracts, dollar amounts, or public hearings are listed in the agenda text.

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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 Natural Resource-Based Economic Development Committee of the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts will meet remotely on Wednesday, October 7th, 2026 at 5:00PM 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. Approve Minutes from 8/26/2024 Meeting 3. Introductions of new and old members (backgrounds, interests, and experience) 4. Discussion of future projects and priorities 5. Program Director updates (Wood bank program, NEFF AMP Grant) – Yoni Glogower 6. Woodcraft Showcase and Woodcraft Collaborative update – Avril Levesque 7. Public comment 8. Adjourn Natural Resource-Based Economic Development Committee members: John Waite – Franklin County Community Development Corporation; Chris Skelly – Buckland (Notetaker); Jay Healey – Charlemont; Avril Levesque (Lever, inc.) Posted by Town Clerk's Office October 1, 2026
Tue Oct 6, 2026

Woodlands Partnership - Education, Outreach & Research Comm

Woodlands Partnership committee to discuss budget and future projects remotely Oct. 6

The Education, Outreach, and Research Committee of the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts meets remotely on Tuesday, October 6th, 2026 at 4:00PM. The agenda covers approval of minutes from the 8/4/26 meeting, planning of future projects and events, and a National Heritage Area discussion. Project planning items include a budget discussion led by Yoni Glogower, Indigenous map making with Rhonda Anderson, and a Wildlife Linkage Assessment with Elise Leduc-Fleming. No decisions beyond minutes approval are listed; the rest is discussion and planning.

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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, October 6th, 2026 at 4:00PM 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. Planning of future projects and events a. Budget Discussion – Yoni Glogower b. Indigenous map making – Rhonda Anderson c. Wildlife Linkage Assessment – Elise Leduc-Fleming d. Other planning for the coming year 5. National Heritage Area Discussion 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 October 1, 2026
Tue Oct 6, 2026

Franklin County Tech School Policy SubCommittee

FCTS Policy Subcommittee to review admissions, Protect Act, and speech policies

The Franklin County Technical School Policy Subcommittee meets Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 4:00 PM at 82 Industrial Blvd., Turners Falls, MA, with remote participation allowed under the state's 2020 Open Meeting Law order. The agenda is largely policy review and discussion: the MASC Policy Manual Review Proposal, the ACL-Protect Act policy, the JC Admissions Policy update, current policies AE, AEA, and AEB, and MASC suggested policies AC, ACA, AC-R, ACAB, and ACE. The subcommittee also plans to reorganize and approve minutes from its March 4, 2026 meeting. No votes on contracts, budgets, or fee changes appear on the posted agenda.

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9/29/2026 FCTS e-mail distribution and website posting: September 29, 2026 FRANKLIN COUNTY TECHNICAL SCHOOL POLICY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING 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. Date: Tuesday, October 6, 2026 Location: Franklin County Technical School 82 Industrial Blvd. Time: 4:00 PM Turners Falls, MA 01376 Members: Gerald Levine, Jacquie Boyden, Todd Weed, Russ Kaubris 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. AGENDA I. Call to Order II. Reorganization III. Approval of the Minutes of March 4, 2026 IV. Massachusetts Association of School Committees Policy Manual Review Proposal, Discussion V. ACL- Protect Act Policy Review VI. JC – Admissions Policy Update Review VII. Current Policies, AE, AEA, AEB Review VIII. MASC Suggested Policies AC, ACA, AC-R, ACAB, ACE Review IX. School Sponsored Speech Policy Discussion X. Other XI. 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 ot …
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Tue Oct 6, 2026

Open Space Committee

Conway Open Space Committee plans Oct. 18 South River Meadow Odyssey event

The Conway Open Space Committee meets Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm at the Town Office. The agenda includes approving minutes from Sept. 1 and planning the South River Meadow Odyssey on Oct. 18, covering sign installation, presentations, refreshments, tree care, and publicity. Members will also discuss an invasive plant symposium at UConn on Oct. 28 and ongoing updates on South River Meadow invasive plants, Bigelow Meadow, mowing, and a festival recap. New business is listed but not anticipated in advance.

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Posted by Town Clerk’s Office October 1, 2026 Town of Conway Open Space Committee Agenda Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026 5:30 pm TOWN OFFICE 1. Approve Minutes of Sept. 1 2. So. River Meadow Odyssey Oct. 18 a. Sign Installation b. Plan Presentations c. Refreshments- table; order cider & donuts (#?) d. Tree Sprucing (weeding, etc.); 250th Tree e. Publicity - emails 3. Invasive Plant Symposium - Oct. 28, UConn cipwg.uconn.edu 4. Ongoing/ Updates a. So. River Meadow Invasive Plants b. Bigelow Meadow c. Mowing d. Festival Recap 5. New Business (not anticipated in advance)
Mon Oct 5, 2026

Select Board and Finance

Conway boards to vote on Franklin County Tech School building recommendation

The Conway Select Board and Finance Committee meet jointly on October 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm at Town Hall, 5 Academy Hill Road, with public attendance in person or via Zoom. The boards will hold a tax rate classification hearing with the Board of Assessors and discuss and vote on recommendations for voting on the new Franklin County Technical School building. They will also consider a Letter of Support for the Franklin Conservation District and an interim appointment to the Board of Health. The agenda also includes routine items such as approving September 21 minutes, public comments, and a Town Administrator update.

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Posted by Town Clerk’s Office October 1, 2026 Agenda Joint Selectboard & Finance Committee Meeting Monday October 5, 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 for September 21, 2026 Meetings Attended by Select Board Members Public Comments Unfinished Business New Business Joint Meeting with Finance 6:00 Tax Rate Classification hearing with Board of Assessors. Discussion and vote on Selectboard and Finance Committee recommendations for voting on the new Franklin County Technical School building. Discuss and vote to sign a Letter of Support for the Franklin Conservation District. Discuss and vote to appoint Kylie Angell to the Board of Health for an interim term ending 6/30/2027. Items Not Anticipated 48 Hours in Advance of the Meeting Town Administrator update Select Board member comments/concerns Mail Announcements Next Meeting October 19, 2026 Ad …
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Tue Sep 29, 2026

Festival of the Hills

Festival of the Hills planning meeting; minutes and coordinator check-in

This is a routine planning meeting for the Festival of the Hills event. The agenda includes approving prior meeting minutes, a check-in with the activity coordinator, and addressing any unanticipated concerns. No major decisions or proposals are listed.

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✓ Decided: Festival of the Hills Committee approves September 23 meeting minutes

The committee reviewed logistics for the upcoming festival, including music parking, art show voting, and parade participants. No new actions were taken regarding the dissolution of the non-profit or the transfer of funds to the town.

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Festival of the Hills Meeting Tuesday, September 29th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM Town Hall *** Meeting Agenda *** 1. Meeting preliminaries • Open meeting / take attendance • Approve the minutes of the prior 9/23 meeting. 2. Activity coordinator check-in 3. Unanticipated items of concern that arise after posting 4. Public comments 5. Meeting wrap-up • Next meeting i. Wednesday, October 14th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM, Town Hall ii. Close meeting Posted by Town Clerk's Office September 17, 2026
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1 Conway Festival of the Hills Committee Minutes When: September 29, 2026, 6:00 PM Where: Conway Town Office Attendees: Sue MacDonald (recorder) Hazel Goleman Janet McLaurin Heather Lantz Jim Recore Aimee Anderson Theresa Carter Marlene Znoy Adria Elkus Phyllis Jeswald Ceil Antes Jim Bosman Janet Ryan Absent: Alexis Arcaro The meeting started at 6:03 PM. Prior minutes approval A motion was made by Sue to approve the prior minutes for the September 23rd meeting. Hazel seconded. Minutes were approved unanimously. Board Check In Nothing to report. Activity coordinator check-in Janet Ryan went over the music line up. Five parking spaces will be reserved in the handicap parking lot on Academy Hill Road for musicians. A parking attendant will be needed for the entire day to ensure only handicap and musicians park in this lot. Jim Recore reported that Helen Baker has donated four gift certificates to be used for the kids’ skillet toss prizes on Saturday. 2 Aimee reported she has volunteers lined up for the art show. This year attendees will be able to vote for a People’s Choice Award of the displayed artwork. Aimee was made aware of the road closure for the road race on Saturday. She asked that handicapped patrons be allowed to drive to the library to access the elevator if needed during this time. The officers on duty will be made aware. Theresa asked to set up the hay maze on Friday night. Seeds of Solidarity will be purcha …
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