Clinton meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Clinton boards meet on schools, housing, and traffic; no decisions published yet

Clinton town boards held a series of meetings over the past two weeks, but none have published minutes, so no official decisions are available. The most consequential agenda item was the School Committee's review of the FY27 budget and a second reading of a policy on the Special Education Stabilization Fund.

School Committee

The School Committee met Aug. 10 to consider a second reading of Policy DDB on the Special Education Stabilization Fund, an update on the FY27 budget and the governor's letter, and a review of the cell phone policy and AI guidelines. The committee also received updates on the Clinton Middle School building project and staffing. No votes were reported.

Housing Authority

The Housing Authority met Aug. 11 to consider Change Order #9 for the Midrise sprinkler retrofit project (Fish# 074064), authorize payment of bills, and approve minutes from July 14. The agenda included a public comment period. No vote tallies or dollar amounts were disclosed.

Strand Theater Working Group

The Strand Theater Working Group, a subcommittee of the Select Board, met Aug. 12 for a project update and discussion of old and new business. The agenda contained no specific action items or proposals.

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee

Also on Aug. 12, the Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee discussed adaptive land management, including trails, conservation mowing, and habitat updates for wetlands, grasslands, woodlands, and Clamshell Pond. The group reviewed upcoming programs: a Pollinator Nursery Garden event with Professor Robert Gegear on Aug. 22, a Story Walk titled "You are Not Alone" running July through November, and a fall volunteer day with a date to be determined.

Traffic Committee

The Traffic Committee met Aug. 18 to weigh several requests, including a no-parking request from 129 Allen Street to High Street, parking on Church Street near Nelson Street, roadway safety concerns on Berlin Street, a crosswalk revision at Lancaster Mills on Green Street, and speed limit signs and streetlights on Lancaster Road. All items were continuations or new requests; no decisions were reported.

Permanent Building Committee

The Permanent Building Committee's School Building Subcommittee met Aug. 18 to vote on invoices for the town and the Clinton Middle School project, approve previous minutes, and receive a construction update. The meeting was held via Zoom.

Voting Machine Testing

The Town Clerk's Office held a meeting Aug. 20 to test voting machines, a procedural step for election preparation.

Coming up

• **School Committee** – Aug. 24, 2026: Approve bills and minutes, hear superintendent report on facilities, staffing, and opening of school, including the CMS building project. First day of school is Aug. 26.
• **Strand Theater Working Group** – Aug. 24: Project update and old/new business.
• **Housing Authority** – Aug. 25: Special meeting to certify year-end financial statements for the period ending June 30, 2026, and review tenant accounts receivables.
• **Library Trustees** – Aug. 25, 6:00 PM at 54 Walnut St.: Approve July minutes and annual report, discuss considerations for the 54 Walnut St. facility, and introduce new town administrators.
• **Zoning Board** – Aug. 25: Continue hearing for a 40B Comprehensive Project for BigDaddy Realty Trust at 23 Coyne Street.
• **Retirement Board** – Aug. 25: Hear Mass Prim annual presentation from Francesco Daniele, review monthly accounting and treasurer reconciliation.
• **Conservation Commission** – Aug. 26: Discuss culvert update at 242 Church Street, continued request for determination at 207 Berlin Street, and enforcement actions at 172 West Street and 474-530 Main Street. The commission will also approve invoices, including Konica Minolta $152.87, Uniti $52.39, National Grid $21.14 and $31.14, and an Issac Low refund of $5,525.

Clinton boards weigh liquor license, site plans, and building needs

Over the past two weeks, Clinton town boards met to discuss a range of proposals, including a new restaurant liquor license, site plans for new businesses and housing, and building maintenance needs. No votes have been reported yet, as minutes from these meetings have not been published. The most consequential items on the agendas involved potential new businesses and housing changes, as well as a liquor license application.

Planning Board reviews new businesses and housing

The Planning Board met on August 4 to review site plans and special permits. Among the items were a site plan for a dog day care at 1075 Main Street (Marina Rosa), a motor vehicle repair shop at 1042 Main Street (Adelita Weaver), and a site plan for Kushatree Corp DBA Mr. Moe’s Gulf at 219 Brook Street. The board also considered a special permit for James Tomolo to replace a single dwelling with a two-family home at 386 Berlin Street, and a request to build two-family dwellings at two locations. A new Class II license and general auto repair license for Centon, MA was also on the agenda.

Select Board holds hearings on liquor license and utility poles

The Select Board met on August 5 for several public hearings. One hearing considered a new all-alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Coffeelands, Inc. at 50 High Street, with manager Rhonda Maroney. The board also heard petitions from National Grid to install a utility pole on Union Street near 63 Union Street, and from National Grid and Verizon to relocate a pole on Rogers Field Way. Other agenda items included reserve fund transfers, water/sewer abatements at 213 Beacon Street, and one-day beer/wine permits and street closures for Olde Home Day. The board also discussed a common victualler license for Dogs Gone Wild and entered executive sessions for collective bargaining and property disposition.

Library, Retirement, and other boards meet

The Library Board of Trustees met twice. On July 27, they discussed immediate building needs and held a Q&A with architect Phil O’Brien. On July 28, they reviewed the director’s report, discussed 54 Walnut St, and followed up on bylaws. The Retirement Board met on July 28 to hear a presentation from Francesco Daniele on the Mass Prim annual report, review minutes and correspondence, and hold an executive session. The Cable Commission reviewed its 2025-2026 partnership with Green Light Studio and discussed the 2026-2027 budget and payroll. The Permanent Building Committee met on August 3 to discuss soils at the outdoor basketball hoop location for the Clinton Middle School project. Parks & Recreation and the Fuller Field Commission held a joint meeting on August 5 to review minutes and receive updates on facilities, grounds, and a NEC grant.

Coming up

The Housing Authority will meet on August 11 at 3:30 PM at 58 Fitch Road. The board is scheduled to vote on Change Order #9 for the Midrise sprinkler retrofit, approve bills, and approve minutes from July 14. Public comment will be taken.

Clinton boards set stage for licenses, site plans, and utility pole hearings

Most Clinton boards and commissions met over the past two weeks on an agenda-only basis, meaning minutes have not yet been published and no outcomes can be confirmed. The clearest action items on the calendar are upcoming Select Board public hearings on a new all-alcohol restaurant license and two National Grid utility pole petitions, plus a Planning Board session covering multiple site plans and special permits.

Conservation Commission (July 22)

The Conservation Commission was scheduled to discuss the Phase 2 Downtown Clinton Stormwater project and consider Requests for Determination of Applicability for 3 Craig Drive and 207 Berlin Street. Other listed items included a Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee update and several invoices: Konica Minolta ($152.87, $42.99, $458.61), Uniti ($52.39, $52.39), and a refund to Issac Low ($5,525). Minutes were not yet published, so no decisions can be confirmed.

Library Board of Trustees (July 27 and July 28)

The Library Board of Trustees had two meetings listed. The first included a discussion of immediate building needs and a question-and-answer session with architect Phil O'Brien. The second listed approval of June minutes, a director's report on library activities and budget, discussion of 54 Walnut St, and a bylaws follow-up. Neither set of minutes has been published.

Retirement Board (July 28)

The Retirement Board was scheduled to hear a presentation by Francesco Daniele, Director of Client Services, on the Mass Prim annual update, monthly accounting, and treasurer reconciliation. The agenda also listed review of meeting minutes, review of monthly correspondence, a public comment period, and an executive session under Exception 1. No decisions are confirmed.

Cable Commission (July 28)

The Cable Commission was set to review the 2025-2026 Green Light Studio (GLS) CCTV partnership, discuss a 2026-2027 budget proposal and operational request, review the 2026-2027 payroll process, and receive updates on the CCTV studio and community television website. Minutes were not yet published.

Coming up

August 3 — Permanent Building Committee (School Building Sub-Committee): Discussion of soils at the outdoor basketball hoop location for the Clinton Middle School project.

August 4 — Planning Board: Site plan reviews for Kushatree Corp DBA Mr. Moe's Gulf at 219 Brook Street, a dog day care at 1075 Main Street (Marina Rosa), and a motor vehicle repair shop at 1042 Main Street (Adelita Weaver). Also listed: a New Class II License and General Auto Repair License for Centon, MA, and a special permit for James Tomolo at 386 Berlin Street to replace a dwelling with a two-family home.

August 5 — Select Board (three public hearings): A hearing on a new all-alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Coffeelands, Inc. d/b/a Coffeelands, manager Rhonda Maroney, at 50 High Street, scheduled for 7:00 PM in Clinton Town Hall. A hearing on a National Grid petition to install one pole and wires on the southern side of Union Street near 63 Union Street. A hearing on a petition from National Grid and Verizon New England to relocate pole P7 from private property to the roadside near 2 Rogers Field Way, with associated poles, wires, fixtures, and underground laterals along Rogers Field Way.

Clinton Boards Set Summer Agendas: Budget Transfers, Liquor Licenses, and School Project Updates on Tap

Clinton's town boards packed the first half of July with agendas covering year-end budget transfers, a one-day liquor license for Crusin' Clinton Night, the Clinton Middle School building project, and a slate of site plan reviews for new local businesses. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so no outcomes, votes, or dollar figures can be confirmed from the available record. What follows is a summary of what each board had scheduled to discuss.

Select Board — July 7

The Select Board's agenda listed Fiscal Year 2026 year-end budget transfers, reserve fund transfers, and Clinton Police law enforcement fund transfers. The board was also scheduled to consider a one-day liquor license for Crusin' Clinton Night, a Clinton Fireworks Civic Fund donation request, taxi livery license renewals, a golf tournament donation, a vehicle parking review for licensed premises, and the Next Gen Energy initiative. No vote tallies or dollar amounts are available in the record.

Planning Board — July 7

The Planning Board agenda included a site plan review for Mr. Moe's Gulf at 219 Brook Street for auto repair and a liquor license, a special permit request to convert a single dwelling into a two-family home at 386 Berlin Street, a site plan review for a dog day care at 1075 Main Street, change-of-use requests for 60 High Street and 60 Water Street, and a project presentation for 530 Main Street. No decisions are confirmed in the record.

Finance Committee — July 13

The Finance Committee was scheduled to review minutes and discuss FY26 year-end and reserve fund transfers, along with old and new business and public comment. The agenda did not list specific dollar amounts or projects beyond the transfer discussion.

School Committee — July 13

The School Committee agenda included FY27 Conference Committee Budget Cherry Sheets, an update on the CMS Building Project, and five policy revisions: JKAA (Time-Out, Seclusion, and Physical Restraint of Students), JFBB (School Choice), EEAEA (Bus Driver Examination and Training), KBG (Parent Advisor Councils), and ECAB (Access to Buildings and Grounds). No votes are confirmed.

Housing Authority — July 14 and July 17

The Clinton Housing Authority's July 14 regular meeting agenda included approval of June 9, 2026 minutes, authorization of bill payments, public comment, approval of an EOHLC payment application #7 for Fish# 064074, and approval of the FY2027 Annual Plan. A July 17 special meeting was scheduled to meet with a State Representative; no other items were listed.

Permanent Building Committee — July 14

The Permanent Building Committee was scheduled to vote on Town of Clinton invoices, Clinton Middle School invoices, and previous meeting minutes, plus receive a construction update and an LPA|A project update. Public comment and scheduling of future meetings were also listed. No vote tallies are available.

Parks & Recreation — July 8

The Parks & Recreation/Fuller Field Commission agenda included review and acceptance of previous minutes, a commission reorganization, FY27 meeting schedule planning, and updates from the Facilities & Grounds and Parks & Recreation departments.

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee — July 8

The subcommittee agenda covered adaptive land management (trails, conservation mowing, equipment maintenance), a climate resiliency update on wetlands, grasslands, woodlands, and Clamshell Pond, invasive species control, the All Persons Path to Clamshell Pond, and upcoming programs including a Pollinator Nursery Garden event with Prof. Gegear on August 22, a Story Walk from July through November, and a fall volunteer day to be scheduled.

Coming Up

• **July 28 — Retirement Board:** Francesco Daniele, Director of Client Services, is scheduled to present the Mass Prim annual update. The board will also review minutes and monthly correspondence, hear public comment, and convene an executive session under Exception 1.

All recent meetings listed above are marked "agenda only" in the source record — minutes have not yet been published. Readers seeking confirmed votes, dollar amounts, or outcomes should consult the official minutes once they are released.

Clinton Boards Review Budget Transfers, Zoning Projects; Outcomes Pending

Several Clinton boards and committees met over the past two weeks, but with minutes not yet published, the outcomes of their discussions and planned votes remain unconfirmed. Agendas show the Select Board was scheduled to act on year-end budget transfers and a one-day liquor license, while the Zoning Board of Appeals continued its review of a housing development at 23 Coyne Street.

Select Board

The Select Board met July 8 with an agenda including Fiscal Year 2026 Year-End Budget Transfers, Reserve Fund Transfers, and Clinton Police Law Enforcement Fund Transfers. The board also planned to consider a one-day liquor license for Crusin' Clinton Night, a Clinton Fireworks Civic Fund donation request, and taxi livery license renewals. No vote tallies or dollar amounts were available in the agenda.

Zoning Board of Appeals

On June 30, the Zoning Board of Appeals continued its review of a 40B comprehensive project proposed by BigDaddy Realty Trust at 23 Coyne Street. The agenda also included approval of invoices and prior minutes. The board's next scheduled meeting is July 14.

Planning Board

The Planning Board met July 7 to consider several site plan reviews and special permits. Items included a site plan review for Mr. Moe's Gulf at 219 Brook Street for auto repair and a liquor license, a special permit for a two-family home conversion at 386 Berlin Street, and a site plan review for a dog day care at 1075 Main Street. The board also planned to discuss change of use requests for 60 High Street and 60 Water Street, and a project presentation for 530 Main Street.

Other Boards and Committees

The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee met July 8 to discuss adaptive land management, including trails, conservation mowing, and equipment maintenance. The agenda included a climate resiliency update on wetlands, grasslands, woodlands, and Clamshell Pond, as well as invasive species control and the All Persons Path to Clamshell Pond. Upcoming programs listed on the agenda include a Pollinator Nursery Garden event with Prof. Gegear on Aug. 22, a Story Walk from July to November, and a Fall Volunteer Day to be determined.

The Parks & Recreation/Fuller Field Commission met July 8 to review previous meeting minutes, discuss a reorganization of the commission, and establish the FY27 meeting schedule. The agenda also included updates from the Facilities & Grounds and Parks & Recreation departments.

The Retirement Board met June 30 for a routine meeting to review investments, monthly accounting, minutes, and correspondence. No major decisions were expected.

Coming up

• **Finance Committee, July 13:** Review of FY26 Year End and Reserve Fund Transfers.
• **School Committee, July 13:** Discussion of the FY27 budget, the CMS building project, and several policy revisions including JKAA (Time-Out, Seclusion, and Physical Restraint of Students) and JFBB (School Choice).
• **Housing Authority, July 14:** Approval of the FY2027 Annual Plan and an EOHLC payment application #7 for Fish# 064074.
• **Zoning Board of Appeals, July 14:** Next scheduled meeting.

Clinton boards review zoning, conservation, and library matters; Planning Board and Housing Authority set key votes ahead

Recent meetings

Six Clinton boards and committees met between June 23 and June 30, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them. What follows is based on the published agendas only; no outcomes, votes, or decisions can be confirmed until minutes are released.

Zoning Board continues 40B review at 23 Coyne Street

The Zoning Board of Appeals met June 30 to continue its review of a Chapter 40B comprehensive permit project proposed by BigDaddy Realty Trust at 23 Coyne Street. The agenda also included approval of invoices and prior minutes. The board's next scheduled meeting is July 14, 2026. Because minutes are not yet available, no vote tally or decision on the 40B project can be reported.

Conservation Commission weighs Boston Gas compliance at 498 Water Street

The Conservation Commission met June 24 to continue a request from Boston Gas Company for a Certificate of Compliance at 498 Water Street. The agenda listed approval of invoices totaling $501.60 from Konica Minolta, a Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee report, approval of prior minutes and correspondence, and discussion of ongoing projects and enforcement issues. Outcomes are not yet documented.

Library trustees review bylaws, discuss 54 Walnut Street

The Board of Library Trustees met June 23 to elect officers, approve May minutes, receive budget and activity reports, review the library's bylaws, and discuss considerations regarding the building at 54 Walnut Street. No minutes have been published.

Other recent meetings

• **Strand Theater Working Group** (June 24): A Select Board subcommittee that met to discuss the current status of the Strand Theater project, covering project updates and old or new business. No items were listed beyond general updates.
• **Housing Authority** (June 26): A special meeting focused on a presentation regarding new signage. No other items were listed.
• **Retirement Board** (June 30): A routine procedural meeting covering investments, monthly accounting, minutes, and correspondence. No major decisions were expected per the agenda.

Coming up

Planning Board — July 7: The board will consider several site plan reviews and special permits, including a site plan review for Mr. Moe's Gulf at 219 Brook Street for auto repair and a liquor license, a special permit to convert a single dwelling into a two-family home at 386 Berlin Street, a site plan review for a dog day care at 1075 Main Street, change-of-use requests for 60 High Street and 60 Water Street, and a project presentation for 530 Main Street.

Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee — July 8: The panel will discuss adaptive land management covering trails, conservation mowing, and equipment maintenance; a climate resiliency update on wetlands, grasslands, woodlands, and Clamshell Pond; invasive species control; and the All Persons Path to Clamshell Pond. Upcoming programs include a Pollinator Nursery Garden event with Prof. Gegear on August 22, a Story Walk running July through November, and a fall volunteer day to be scheduled.

Housing Authority — July 14: The board will consider approving minutes from its June 9 meeting, authorizing bill payments, approving an EOHLC payment application #7 for Fish# 064074, and approving the FY2027 Annual Plan. The Executive Director will also provide a report.

Zoning Board of Appeals — July 14: The board's next scheduled meeting, where the 40B comprehensive project at 23 Coyne Street may again be taken up.

Zoning Board Continues 40B Review; Planning Board to Weigh New Businesses

The Zoning Board of Appeals continued its review of a 40B comprehensive permit application for a proposed development at 23 Coyne Street during its June 30 meeting, one of several board sessions held in Clinton over the past two weeks. Meeting minutes were not available as of July 5, leaving final votes or decisions unconfirmed.

Recent business

The Conservation Commission on June 24 took up a continued request from Boston Gas Company for a Certificate of Compliance at 498 Water Street. Commissioners also had on their agenda to approve invoices totaling $501.60 from Konica Minolta and to review the Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee report.

The Board of Library Trustees met June 23 to elect officers, review the library’s bylaws, and discuss considerations regarding the building at 54 Walnut Street. A budget update and approval of May minutes were also slated.

Elsewhere, the Housing Authority held a special meeting June 26 to receive a presentation of new signage. The Strand Theater Working Group, a Select Board subcommittee, convened June 24 for a project update. The Retirement Board met June 30 for a routine meeting covering investments, monthly accounting, and correspondence.

On the horizon

The Planning Board meets July 7 with a packed agenda, including site plan reviews for Mr. Moe’s Gulf at 219 Brook Street for auto repair and a liquor license, a dog day care at 1075 Main Street, and change-of-use requests for 60 High Street and 60 Water Street. A project presentation for 530 Main Street is also listed, and board members will consider a special permit to convert a single dwelling into a two-family home at 386 Berlin Street.

The Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee gathers July 8 to discuss adaptive land management, trail maintenance, climate resiliency updates on wetlands and other habitats, and invasive species control. Programs on the agenda include a pollinator nursery garden event with Prof. Gegear of UMass Dartmouth on Aug. 22, a Story Walk running July through November, and a fall volunteer day yet to be scheduled.

On July 14, the Housing Authority will vote on approving the FY2027 Annual Plan and a payment application (#7 for Fish# 064074) from the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. The board will also authorize bills and hear public comment.

Coming up

• **Planning Board** – July 7, 7 p.m., Town Hall (site plan reviews, special permits)
• **Rauscher Farm Management Subcommittee** – July 8, 5:30 p.m., Town Hall (land management, programming)
• **Housing Authority** – July 14, 4 p.m., 58 Fitch Road (annual plan approval, payment application)
• **Zoning Board of Appeals** – July 14, 6 p.m., Town Hall (continued 40B review)