Conway, MA
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👤 Members & officials (47)
Members seen in recent official meeting records — names and roles as published.
Who’s on the Board of Assessors
- George Forcier — Board Member
- Russell French
Who’s on the Board of Health
- Hazel Goleman
- Kat Llamas
- Daniel Sheff
- Gina McNeely
- Hanna Sherman
- Randy Crochier
- Daniel
- Gina
- Hanna
- Hazel
- Kat
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 Parks & Rec
- Jan Warner
- Jim Bosman
- Julie Sweet
- Mark Gollehon
- Michael Merritt
- Tanya Campbell
Who’s on the Planning Board
- George Forcier
- Jeff Lacy
- Cheryl Case
- Lara Matta Moebius
- Phyllis Craine
Who’s on the Planning Board Public Hearing
- Cheryl Case
- George Forcier
- Jeff Lacy
- Lara Matta Moebius
- Phyllis Craine
🗳️ 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
Upcoming
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.
- Vote on joining Greenfield City Council for Franklin County Technical School state funding
- Possible vote on surplus equipment disposal policy
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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
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Meeting ID: 658 679 6584
Passcode: Conway If Zoom fails, the meeting will still proceed.
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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.
- Vote on grant proposals and determine funding amounts
- Assignment of grant denial and approval notifications
- Assignment of paperwork submission for grantee payments
- Recruiting and onboarding of new members
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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.
- Separation of Foot Clinic and Yoga Grant Money
- Discussion of Revised Bylaws
- Wound care presentation inquiry from New England Wound Care
- Reports on Durable Medical Equipment Loans, Foot Clinics, Healthy Bones and Balance, Senior Meals, and Yoga
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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.
- Renewal of Owner-Architect Designer Services Contract with LBA
- Renewal of Owner’s Project Management (OPM) Services Contract with Colliers
- Update on MSBA New Building Project
- Accountability Update from the Superintendent
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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
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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
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Curriculum
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Policy
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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 …
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.
- Election for Third Board Member Seat
- Presentation of the CY2027 Budget
- Approval of November 5, 2025 election meeting minutes
- Approval of November 5, 2025 annual meeting minutes
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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.
- Exterior masonry repair and leaks
- Phase 2 Roof Project
- Field House/Bathroom project
- BMS upgrades project and add-ons
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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.
- Review and approval of minutes from the Feb. 26, 2026 meeting
- Discussion of Selectboard application for Housing Trust Fund money
- Application to be submitted by Town Administrator Veronique Blanchard
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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.
- Public hearing for BlueWave solar farm on Roaring Brook Road
- Slope waiver request for BlueWave solar farm
- ADU site plan review update
- BESS bylaw localization update
- Flood plain bylaw update
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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
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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.
- Hearing for 269 Ashfield Road: demo and rebuild one-family house with new foundation and 114 sq. ft. addition
- Invoice for 174 Shelburne Falls Rd (Michele Turre): $98.17
- Site visit reports for 174 Shelburne Falls Rd and 269 Ashfield Rd
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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
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Invoices for Reimbursement - none
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Invoice from Greenfield Recorder - Stmt. 1362307, 09/30/26
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RDA-BSC-4457175 - $98.17 - 174 Shelburne Falls Rd., Michele Turre
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Fee payments received - none
Building Permits/Site Visits/Inquiries
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Inquiries - none
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Site Visits - September 23, 2026:
8:30AM: 174 Shelburne Falls Rd, Tony, Jeanne, Courtney
9:00AM: 269 Ashfield Rd, Tony, Jeanne, Courtney
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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.
- Review of policy FFA- Memorials
- Review of policy FF- Naming of Facilities
- Review of policy regarding 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.
- Presentation of Committee Priorities Working Document
- Discussion of Education, Outreach, and Research priorities
- Discussion of Municipal Financial Sustainability priorities
- Discussion of Natural Resource-Based Economic Development priorities
- Discussion of Forest Conservation and Finance & Budgeting priorities
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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 …
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.
- FRCOG inspections and report
- Health and wellness report
- CPHS meeting update
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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
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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.
- Update on camera move to school from Jaime McGuigan
- Scheduling of 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.
- 2nd reading of Policy ACL regarding interactions with law enforcement (PROTECT Act)
- Proposed removal of Policy JA-G
- Discussion of Capital Planning
- 1st reading of Superintendency Agreement Update
- Review of the School Improvement Plan
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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 …
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.
- Fence replacements for town areas and the ballfield
- Ballfield electrical improvements and infield work
- Fencing replacement update for the corner of Rt 116 and Whately Rd.
- Tennis court re-surfacing quote and CPA funding request
- Update on new pickleball courts
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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.
- Review of Town Attorney's summary on removing conservation restrictions for Cricket Hill Cemetery expansion
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October 14, 2026
Conway Cemetery Commission
Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Large Meeting Room
Town Hall, Academy Hill Road
Conway, Mass.
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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”.
- Review of August issue submissions for Conway Currents
- Discussion on “heART of the Season Maker's Market” advertisement or article
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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.
- Contract with FRCOG to update Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Authorization of trail cameras at new pickleball courts
- Appointment of Cheryl Maciorakowski to Age-Friendly Conway committee
- Update from the Housing Trust bylaw adhoc committee
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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:
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Meeting ID: 658 679 6584
Passcode: Conway If Zoom fails, the meeting will still proceed.
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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.
- Decarbonizing Roadmap project next steps
- Clean Energy Extension project survey and reports
- Proposed solar array on Roaring Brook Road
- Streetlights update
- School and town buildings energy updates
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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.
- Budget FY27 March Vote Amended
- Acceptance of FY25 Audit Reports
- New positions: Educational Team Lead (0.5 FTE) and Spec. Ed. Teacher (0.5 FTE)
- Updates to Admissions Policy (JC) and Student Interview Form (JCE)
- District Nondiscrimination Statement
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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
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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
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Curriculum
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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 …
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.
- Activity coordinator check-in and updates
- Dissolution of NonProfit funds
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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.
- Colliers Owners Project Management Contract
- LBA Designer Fee Contract
- Updates from Colliers and LBA
- Project PR
- Approval of August 6, 2026 minutes
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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
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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.
- Review of Town Attorney's summary on removing conservation restrictions for Cricket Hill Cemetery expansion
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October 7, 2026
Conway Cemetery Commission
Tuesday, Oct 13, 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Large Meeting Room
Town Hall, Academy Hill Road
Conway, Mass.
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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.
- Vote to transfer funds to overdrawn student activity accounts
- 2nd Reading: Policy ACL Interacting with Law Enforcement Officers Engaged in Civil Law Enforcement (PROTECT Act)
- Proposal to remove Policy JA-G
- Discussion on international trips with Russell Dupree Esq.
- 1st Reading: 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 …
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.
- Tax rate classification hearing and vote for FY27
- Proposed hire of Ann Kitsen as Highway Department clerk at $20/hour for 8 hours per week
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October 8, 2026
Agenda
Selectboard Meeting
Tuesday July 13, at 6:00 pm
Town Offices, Back Room
You can join us live on zoom:
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Meeting ID: 658 679 6584
Passcode: Conway If Zoom fails, the meeting will still proceed.
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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.
- Motor Vehicle Excise Commitment 5
- Motor Vehicle Excise abatements
- Bill schedule
- Fiscal year 2027 Tax Classification Document and Report
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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.
- 7 p.m. continuation of public hearing on special permit for BlueWave solar farm on Roaring Brook Road
- Discussion of ADU request from Whittier family on Hamilton Drive and site plan review for by-right ADUs
- Approval of Sept. 15, 2026, minutes
- Other Old Business
- Public comment on non public 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.
- Approved Sept. 15 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Noted withdrawal of Whittier family 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.
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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 …
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.
- Proposed revision of COA bylaws
- Treasurer's detailed finance report
- Funding separation for Congregate Meals Program
- Funding and coordination for Tai Chi classes
- Holiday meal planning for Conway Currents notices
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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.
- Review and approval of minutes from October 19, 2023 and February 26, 2025
- Review of policy FFA (Memorials)
- Review of policy FF (Naming of Facilities)
- Review of policy on Donations of Facilities or Capital Items
- Meeting held virtually via Google Meet
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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.
- Approval of minutes from the 8/26/2024 meeting
- Program Director Yoni Glogower to give updates on the Wood bank program and NEFF AMP Grant
- Avril Levesque to update on the Woodcraft Showcase and Woodcraft Collaborative
- Discussion of future projects and priorities
- Public comment period
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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.
- Approval of minutes from the 8/4/26 meeting
- Budget discussion led by Program Director Yoni Glogower
- Indigenous map making presentation by Rhonda Anderson
- Wildlife Linkage Assessment by Elise Leduc-Fleming
- National Heritage Area discussion
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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.
- Reorganization of the subcommittee
- Approval of minutes from March 4, 2026
- Discussion of MASC Policy Manual Review Proposal
- Review of ACL-Protect Act policy and JC Admissions Policy update
- Review of current policies AE, AEA, AEB and MASC suggested policies AC, ACA, AC-R, ACAB, ACE
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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
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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 …
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.
- Approve minutes of Sept. 1 meeting
- Plan Oct. 18 South River Meadow Odyssey: sign installation, presentations, refreshments (cider & donuts), tree sprucing including a 250th tree, and publicity emails
- Invasive Plant Symposium on Oct. 28 at UConn (cipwg.uconn.edu)
- Updates on South River Meadow invasive plants, Bigelow Meadow, mowing, and festival recap
- New business (not anticipated in advance)
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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.
- Tax rate classification hearing with the 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
- Approve minutes for September 21, 2026
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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
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Meeting ID: 658 679 6584
Passcode: Conway If Zoom fails, the meeting will still proceed.
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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
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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.
- Approve minutes of the prior 9/23 meeting
- Activity coordinator check-in
- Public comments
- Next meeting scheduled for October 14, 2026
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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.
- Approved September 23 meeting minutes (unanimous)
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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
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September 17, 2026
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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.
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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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