Sunderland
Upcoming
Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission will hold a regular meeting to review minutes from June 16 and take up new business including site visits for several properties (decks, garages, ADU, etc.) and discuss floodplain map education options for fall. Old business items include an update on a no-littering sign and conservation restriction language.
- Site visits: 24 Old Amherst Rd (screened deck), 166 N Main St (garage with ADU), 296 N Silver Lane (cert of completion), 445 Montague Rd (new screened porch), 23 N Bears Den (24x26 garage) - Nat Heritage
- Discussion of floodplain maps education options in fall
- Update on no-littering sign
- Conservation restriction language review
Finance Committee
The joint Finance Committee and Selectboard will discuss FY26 fiscal year transfers, funding for the library roof, and paying a Smith Vocational invoice for special education. They will also hear updates from the Selectboard and Town Administrator. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session.
- FY26 Fiscal Year Transfers
- Consider Library Roof Funding
- Consider Funding Smith Vocational Invoice for Special Education
Planning Board
The Planning Board will hold a regular meeting, including an update on the Dollar General project. Other items include approving previous minutes, addressing any ANR (Approval Not Required) plans, and receiving committee reports.
- Dollar General update (ongoing)
- ANR (if needed)
- Approve minutes
- Committee reports
Selectboard or Town Administrator
The Sunderland Finance Committee and Selectboard will hold a joint meeting to discuss and potentially approve several funding items. They will consider FY26 fiscal year transfers, funding for the library roof, and a Smith Vocational invoice for special education. The meeting also includes updates from the Selectboard and Town Administrator.
- FY26 Fiscal Year Transfers
- Consider Library Roof Funding
- Consider Funding Smith Vocational Invoice for Special Education
Energy Committee
The committee will discuss updates on municipal electricity aggregation following a resident inquiry and review site options for the town transfer station. Members will also receive updates on Green Communities initiatives and streetlight programs. The meeting concludes with administrative business to elect officers for fiscal year 2027.
- Municipal aggregation update and resident inquiry response
- Transfer station site discussion with Jan Ameen
- Green Communities and streetlight program updates
- Election of Energy Committee officers for FY27
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Zoning Board of Appeals
The Sunderland Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a continued public hearing on Calito Development Group's application for a Special Permit and/or Variance to construct a 9,100 sq. ft. retail building with site improvements at Amherst Road (Route 116). The meeting is scheduled for June 30, 2026 at 6:30 PM, both in person and via Zoom.
- Special Permit/Variance for 9,100 sq ft retail building
- Applicant: Calito Development Group
- Location: Amherst Road (Route 116), Sunderland
- Hearing continued from February 27, 2025
Selectboard or Town Administrator
The Sunderland Selectboard will convene to discuss the South County Senior Center, review appointments for fiscal year 2027, and hear a presentation on a proposed 10-year contract with Comcast. The meeting will also include updates from the board and Town Administrator.
- Discussion about South County Senior Center
- Review and Vote fy27 Appointment List
- Comcast 10 Year Contract Presentation
- Meet with FCAT manager to discuss equipment changes
- Discuss Selectboard Planning Meeting Goals
Assessors Office
The Board will review previous meeting minutes and continue discussions regarding the Board of Assessors' present and future needs. The meeting includes an executive session for confidential legal or grant-related reviews and a review of Vadar Bridge results.
- Review of June 24, 2026, meeting minutes
- Discussion of Selectboard Memo regarding Board needs
- Executive Session regarding MGL 61A requirements
- Review of Vadar Bridge results
Assessors Office
The Board of Assessors will review a draft memo to the Selectboard regarding the board's current and future needs. The meeting also includes a confidential executive session to review motor vehicle abatement applications.
- Draft Selectboard Memo on BOA needs
- Motor vehicle abatement applications
Selectboard or Town Administrator
This selectboard meeting is largely procedural, with items including approval of minutes and public comment. The main substantive item is an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with non-union personnel.
- Executive session for strategy on non-union personnel negotiations
Energy Committee
The Energy Committee will discuss and possibly decide on changing the first optional product in the town's municipal aggregation program. They will also review results from a Transfer Station survey and receive an update on Green Communities initiatives.
- Approval of minutes from May 5th meeting
- Municipal aggregation update – change of 1st optional product
- Review of results from Transfer Station Survey
- Green Communities update