Marion meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Marion boards face full agenda as no decisions made in recent meetings

In the past two weeks, Marion's boards and committees met on water supply, conservation, planning, and litigation, but none of those meetings produced published minutes or final votes. The most consequential action on the horizon is the Select Board's Aug. 25 review of investigation findings on the Marion Golf Club litigation, along with a delinquent water bill and $3,727.07 in water/sewer commitments.

Recent meetings: agenda only

All recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published. No decisions were recorded.

• **Water supply committees (Aug. 11):** The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission and the Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee both met remotely to review minutes, hear the Treasurer's Report, and discuss the groundwater model with McDonald & Morrissey Associates and a report from Tata & Howard.
• **Conservation Commission (Aug. 12):** The commission held public hearings on five Requests for Determination of Applicability, including projects at 0 Hastings Road, 10 South Drive, 413 Wareham Street, 160 Allens Point Road, and 14 West Drive. It also planned to vote on a Certificate of Compliance for 270 Converse Road and held an executive session on the Marion Golf Club.
• **Planning Board (Aug. 17):** The board continued site plan reviews for an expansion at 14 Barnabas Road and for Uncle Jon's Coffee at 413 Wareham Street. It also considered a request for comment on a special permit for 10 Doran Way.
• **Select Board (Aug. 19):** A special meeting was scheduled to set the Fall Town Meeting date and discuss Fiscal Year 2027 goals, but no date was listed in the agenda. The board also entered executive session on litigation (Crosby v Marion, Connor v Marion, Marion Golf Club v Marion, Murphy v Marion).
• **Marine Resources Commission (Aug. 19):** The commission reviewed the Harbor Management Plan's progress, harbor operations, kayak racks, mooring review, and a budget update.
• **Select Board (Aug. 21):** Two executive sessions were held to discuss strategy on the Marion Golf Club v Marion lawsuit.

Upcoming: Select Board to hear golf club findings

The Select Board's regular meeting on Aug. 25 includes a presentation of investigation findings on the Marion Golf Club litigation, followed by a statement from the board. The board will also discuss a delinquent water bill for 47 Mattapoisett Road, approve altered layouts for Washburn Park Road and Spring Street (shared use path), and consider road closures for the Christmas Stroll on Dec. 13, 2026. Water/sewer commitments total $3,727.07.

Other upcoming meetings

• **Pathway Committee (Aug. 25):** The committee will elect officers, recommend a representative to the Select Board for the Stewards of Community Open Space, and discuss the Marion SUP update and open space conversion process.
• **Capital Improvements Planning Committee (Aug. 26):** The committee will review Fred Mock's application for membership, update the CIP request form, and set a meeting schedule with the Town Administrator for Oct. 7.
• **Conservation Commission (Aug. 26):** Three public hearings are scheduled: a continued hearing for 0 Hastings Road, a single-family dwelling on Front Street (Mary Ann Hubbard 2024 Revocable Trust), and pier improvements at 456 Point Road (N. George & Laurie A. Host). The commission will also act on Certificates of Compliance at 70 Water Street, 23 Dexter Road, and 312 Delano Road.
• **Board of Assessors (Aug. 26):** The board will consider appointing a Director of Assessing, discuss appraisals of Moorings Road, and hold an executive session on Moorings Road ATB matters.
• **Energy Management Committee (Aug. 31):** The committee will review solar projects (DPW roof, Benson Brook Landfill, potential canopy for COA or Sippican School), on-street EV charging, and an outreach event on Sept. 17.

Coming up

• **Aug. 25:** Select Board (investigation findings, water bill, road closures) and Pathway Committee
• **Aug. 26:** Capital Improvements Planning Committee, Conservation Commission, Board of Assessors
• **Aug. 31:** Energy Management Committee

Marion boards review site plans, water supply, and open space; no decisions yet

All Marion town meetings held in the past two weeks were agenda-only, with no votes taken or decisions announced. Boards reviewed commercial site plans, discussed water supply modeling, and considered a temporary trailer permit. The most consequential items remain pending, including a Planning Board review of a Barnabas Road expansion and a Wareham Street coffee shop renovation.

Planning Board continues site plan reviews

The Planning Board met Aug. 3 and will hold a continued meeting Aug. 17. At the Aug. 3 session, the board approved the July 20 meeting minutes and paid a $413.69 Field Engineering Peer Review invoice from Toll Brothers, Inc. Two continued public hearings were on the agenda: a site-plan application for a 14 Barnabas Road expansion in the Limited Industrial District (Sippican Holdings, LLC) and a 413 Wareham Street renovation for Uncle Jon’s Coffee in the General Business District (Saltonstall Architects). No votes were taken on either application. The Aug. 17 meeting will continue both reviews and also consider a request for comment on a special permit for 10 Doran Way.

Assessors and open space

The Board of Assessors met Aug. 5 to sign abatement applications, bills, and correspondence, and to receive an update on the incoming Director of Assessing. The board also entered executive session to discuss ongoing Moorings Road Appellate Tax Board matters. No decisions were reported.

The Open Space Acquisition Commission met Aug. 6 to review the status of MOSAC funds, the Point Road Bike Path contract, and maintenance plans for Grassi Bog, Eastover Farms, Washburn Park Extension, and Goldovitz Bog. The commission also discussed NRCS discussions regarding Grassi Bog and coordination with the Department of Public Works on property maintenance.

Health and water supply

The Board of Health met Aug. 6 with a single agenda item: a request for a temporary mobile home or trailer permit at 842 Point Road. No other substantive items were listed.

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission and the Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply Protection Advisory Committee both met remotely Aug. 11. Both agendas included approving minutes from July 15, the Treasurer’s Report, and discussions of the groundwater model with McDonald & Morrissey Associates and a report from Tata & Howard. No votes on specific projects or contracts were listed.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission met Aug. 12 to hold public hearings on five Requests for Determination of Applicability: 0 Hastings Road (land maintenance and tent-pitching area), 10 South Drive (wetland non-jurisdictional confirmation), 413 Wareham Street (building addition and rain garden in buffer zone), 160 Allens Point Road (patio/porch in coastal buffer), and 14 West Drive. The commission also voted on a Certificate of Compliance for 270 Converse Road and discussed next steps for 57 Dexter Road. An executive session was scheduled to discuss strategy regarding the Marion Golf Club.

Coming up

The Select Board will hold a special meeting Aug. 19 to approve prior minutes, set the date for the Fall Town Meeting, and discuss Fiscal Year 2027 goals. The board will also enter executive session on litigation (Crosby v Marion, Connor v Marion, Marion Golf Club v Marion, Murphy v Marion) and receive correspondence on River Road and a speed bump request on Point Road.

The Energy Management Committee will meet Aug. 31 to review solar project updates (DPW roof, Benson Brook Landfill, and a potential solar canopy for the COA or Sippican School), on-street EV charging, a vehicle inventory, and an outreach event planned for Sept. 17.

Marion boards meet on solar, union contracts, and site plans; decisions pending

Over the past two weeks, Marion town boards held meetings covering solar energy projects, union contract ratification, and site-plan applications. Minutes have not yet been published, so no official decisions or votes are available.

Energy Management Committee

On July 27, the Energy Management Committee met to review solar projects, including progress on the DPW roof solar project, the status of the Benson Brook Landfill solar project, and a potential solar canopy for the COA or Sippican School. The committee also discussed on-street electric vehicle charging and compiling an inventory of town vehicles to reduce fossil fuel use. Outreach for September was planned.

Select Board and Assessors

On July 29, the Select Board met with an agenda that included ratification of contracts for the Marion Police Brotherhood and SEIU Local 888 Marion Clerical Union. The board also held a joint executive session with the Board of Assessors to discuss strategy for negotiations with the Associate Assessor. The Board of Assessors separately held an executive session that same day for the same purpose.

Planning Board

On August 3, the Planning Board met to approve the July 20 meeting minutes and to pay a $413.69 Field Engineering Peer Review invoice from Toll Brothers, Inc. The board held continued public hearings for two site-plan applications: a 14 Barnabas Road expansion in the Limited Industrial District by Sippican Holdings, LLC, and a 413 Wareham Street renovation for Uncle Jon’s Coffee by Saltonstall Architects in the General Business District. A procedures discussion was also on the agenda.

Board of Assessors

On August 5, the Board of Assessors met to sign abatement applications, bills, and correspondence, and to receive an assistant assessor report. The board received an update on the incoming Director of Assessing. An executive session was held to discuss ongoing Moorings Road Appellate Tax Board matters.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

Marion boards weigh land taking, union contracts, and site plans in busy July stretch

Marion's boards spent late July with full agendas covering a potential land taking for a Shared Use Path, union contract ratifications, water and sewer payment commitments, and several zoning and site-plan reviews. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what each board had scheduled on its public agenda; confirmed outcomes will come once minutes are available.

Select Board — Shared Use Path, contracts, and licenses

The Select Board's July 21 agenda called for a review and vote on an order of taking for a Shared Use Path, along with the appointment of a new Town Clerk and discussion of a Director of Assessing appointment. The board also planned to act on water and sewer payment commitments totaling $23,500.53: $12,357.73 in quarterly billings, $10,000.00 for new sewer service, $987.80 for final readings, and $155.00 for a sewer re-connection, all dated July 7–8, 2026. One-day alcohol beverage licenses were on the agenda for the Marion Social Club on Aug. 16, Sep. 20, and Sep. 26 at 44 Pumping Station Road, and for Irene Stapleton, Friends of the Council on Aging, on Oct. 3 at 465 Mill Street.

A separate July 22 Select Board session was set for executive session on negotiations with the Associate Assessor and matters regarding the Marion Golf Club.

On July 29, the Select Board was scheduled to ratify contracts for the Marion Police Brotherhood and SEIU Local 888 Marion Clerical Union, followed by a joint executive session with the Board of Assessors on Associate Assessor negotiations.

Planning Board — Uncle Jon's Coffee and Barnabas Road

The July 20 Planning Board agenda included a public hearing on a site-plan application to renovate and repurpose the building at 413 Wareham Street (Map 13, Lots 21 & 21A), zoned General Business, for Uncle Jon's Coffee. The board also planned to take up a request for comment from the Zoning Board of Appeals regarding a special permit or variance for 8 Crapo Street (Map 16, Lot 195).

The next Planning Board meeting, scheduled for Aug. 3, will continue the 413 Wareham Street hearing (Saltonstall Architects) and a continued site-plan hearing for a 14 Barnabas Road expansion by Sippican Holdings, LLC in the Limited Industrial District. The board also plans to pay a $413.69 field engineering peer review invoice from Toll Brothers, Inc.

Zoning Board of Appeals — 8 Crapo Street

The ZBA's July 23 agenda listed a hearing regarding Joshua and Nicole D'Ambrosio at 8 Crapo Street (Map 16, Lot 195). The same property drew requests for comment from both the Planning Board and the Conservation Commission.

Conservation Commission — CPC representative and 8 Crapo Street

The Conservation Commission was scheduled July 22 to vote on appointing a representative to the Community Preservation Commission and to consider the ZBA's request for comment on 8 Crapo Street. Site inspections were tentatively set for Saturday, July 18.

Board of Health — Old Indian Trail and Gone Country Creamery

The Board of Health's July 23 agenda included continued discussion of 20 Old Indian Trail and review of Gone Country Creamery at 2 Cottage Street following repeated inspection refusal. The board also planned to review June 2026 soil gas results from the Marion Sanitary Landfill on Benson Brook Road and a certified letter to Gone Country Creamery regarding a final request for inspection access.

Energy Management Committee — solar and vehicle inventory

On July 27, the committee was set to hear progress reports on the DPW roof solar project and Benson Brook Landfill solar status, discuss a potential solar canopy for the Council on Aging or Sippican School, and compile an inventory of town vehicles to reduce fossil fuel use.

Coming up

• **Planning Board, Aug. 3** — Continued site-plan hearings for 14 Barnabas Road and 413 Wareham Street (Uncle Jon's Coffee), plus a $413.69 Toll Brothers invoice.

All recent meetings listed above were agenda-only; minutes had not been published as of this report. Readers seeking confirmed votes and outcomes should consult the official minutes posted by each board.

Marion boards set water/sewer billing, housing and harbor talks; Shared Use Path vote ahead

Marion's town boards convened a busy two weeks of meetings, though minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent sessions. Because only agendas are available, the items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action — not confirmed outcomes. The largest dollar figures on any agenda involved quarterly water and sewer billing commitments exceeding $1.3 million.

Select Board: Water/sewer billing, home rule petition, union strategy

The Select Board's July 8 agenda included a vote on amendments to Home Rule Petition H5451, a special legislation item, and discussion of year-end financial transfers. Two water and sewer quarterly billing commitments were listed: one agenda summary cites $1,343,462.19, while a second summary of the same meeting cites a total of $1,345,095.26. The discrepancy reflects the two agenda summaries provided; no minutes are available to confirm which figure was acted upon.

The board was also scheduled to approve a Memorandum of Understanding with the Old Rochester Regional School District for Gateway Health Group funding and related invoices, discuss a watering exemption request with Louis Mendes, and consider an on-street parking request for a Beverly Yacht Club event. A July 6 executive session was set for collective bargaining strategy with the Marion Police Brotherhood, SEIU Local 888 (Clerical Union), and AFSCME Council 93 (DPW Union), plus contract negotiations with the nonunion Fire Chief. No public votes were anticipated in that session.

Planning Board: Barnabas Road expansion, Toll Brothers invoice

On July 6, the Planning Board was scheduled to approve June 15 minutes, consider payment of Field Engineering Peer Review invoice #17788 from Toll Brothers, Inc. (78 Wareham Road) under MGL Ch. 44 Sec. 53G, and hold a public hearing on a site plan to expand an existing structure at 14 Barnabas Road (Assessor ID 24-44, applicant Paul Downey/Sippican Holdings LLC) in the Limited Industrial District.

Conservation Commission: Joanne Drive porch, Uncle Jon's Coffee comment

The July 8 agenda included a public hearing on a Request for Determination of Applicability for demolition of an existing deck and construction of a screened porch with expanded footprint at 32 Joanne Drive. The commission was also set to vote on a Certificate of Compliance for 38 Rocky Knook Lane, vote on MACC annual dues, seek comment on a site plan review for Uncle Jon's Coffee at 413 Wareham Street, and discuss reorganization.

School Committee: Teachers' agreement vote

The Marion School Committee was scheduled to vote on a Memorandum of Agreement with the Marion Teachers Association on July 8, with an executive session for collective bargaining and litigation strategy.

Assessors: Point Road transfer, personnel matters

The Board of Assessors' July 8 agenda included review of a transfer of ownership at 382 Point Road, end-of-month abatements, signing bills, and an executive session on a grade, step, salary, and title change for the Associate Assessor. A July 15 agenda scheduled an interview with Kelly Koska for the Director of Assessing position, plus executive sessions for strategy on negotiations with both the Associate Assessor and the Director of Assessing.

Affordable Housing Trust and Marine Resources

On July 14, the Affordable Housing Trust was set to discuss use of Community Preservation Committee and inclusionary zoning funds for Habitat for Humanity, a Select Board update on payment in lieu of inclusionary housing, and a proposed land donation program for the town website. The Marine Resources Commission on July 15 was scheduled to review Harbor Management Plan materials from the Urban Harbors Institute, discuss harbor operations and regulations, and conduct a budget review.

Water district committees

The Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission on July 15 had updates on the WTP Upgrades Project, a Tata & Howard report, and treatment plant operations. The parallel advisory committee reviewed a groundwater model with McDonald Morrissey Associates and the Tata & Howard report.

Coming up

• **July 20 — Planning Board:** Public hearing on a site plan to renovate and repurpose the building for Uncle Jon's Coffee at 413 Wareham Street (Map 13, Lots 21 & 21A, General Business zone), plus a request for comment from the Zoning Board of Appeals on a special permit or variance for 8 Crapo Street (Map 16, Lot 195).
• **July 21 — Select Board:** Vote on an order of taking for a Shared Use Path, appointment of a new Town Clerk, discussion of the Director of Assessing appointment, water/sewer commitments totaling $23,500.53 across four categories, and one-day alcohol beverage licenses for events at 44 Pumping Station Road and 465 Mill Street.
• **July 22 — Conservation Commission:** Vote on a Community Preservation Commission representative, request for comment on 8 Crapo Street, and approval of July 8 minutes.

Marion Boards Consider $1.34M Water Billing, Union Talks, and Land Use

Marion town boards met over the past two weeks to consider items ranging from a $1.34 million water and sewer billing commitment to union negotiations and land conservation. Because minutes have not yet been published for these meetings, the outcomes of scheduled votes and discussions are not yet available.

Select Board

The Select Board held multiple sessions, including closed executive sessions for collective bargaining strategy with the Marion Police Brotherhood, SEIU Local 888 (Clerical Union), and AFSCME Council 93 (DPW Union), as well as contract negotiations with the nonunion Fire Chief.

A July 8 agenda included a vote on amendments to Home Rule Petition H5451 (also listed as HS451 in one agenda) and a vote to commit over $1.34 million for water and sewer quarterly billing. One agenda lists a commitment of $1,343,462.19, while another lists two commitments totaling $1,345,095.26. The board was also scheduled to discuss year-end financial transfers, a watering exemption for Louis Mendes, and a parking request for the Beverly Yacht Club.

Earlier agendas included a public hearing on the transfer of an all-alcohol off-premises license to Felder Farms LLC for the Marion General Store at 140 Front Street, and a $2,732.02 water/sewer commitment payment for final readings.

School Committees

The Marion School Committee was scheduled to vote on a Memorandum of Agreement with the Marion Teachers Association on July 8. The Old Rochester Regional School Committee planned to review a recommendation to appoint the interim director of student services as assistant superintendent. Both committees included executive sessions for collective bargaining and litigation strategy.

Planning, Conservation, and Open Space

The Planning Board held a public hearing for a site plan to expand a structure at 14 Barnabas Road in the Limited Industrial District. The board also planned to consider a Field Engineering Peer Review invoice from Toll Brothers, Inc.

The Conservation Commission held a public hearing on demolishing a deck and building a screened porch at 32 Joanne Drive, and planned to vote on a Certificate of Compliance for 38 Rocky Knook Lane.

The Open Space Acquisition Commission discussed the Wings Cove Conservation Project, a property transfer for the Marion Shared Use Path, and a contract for Point Road Bike Path engineering services.

Other Boards

The Board of Assessors reviewed a transfer of ownership at 382 Point Road and held an executive session on compensation for the Associate Assessor. The Finance Committee was scheduled to vote on transfers, though details were not specified in the agenda.

Coming up

• **July 14:** Affordable Housing Trust discusses Habitat for Humanity funding and a proposed land donation program.
• **July 15:** Marine Resources Commission reviews the Harbor Management Plan.
• **July 15:** Mattapoisett River Valley Water Supply District Commission discusses water treatment plant upgrades.
• **July 15:** Select Board and Board of Assessors hold a joint executive session on Associate Assessor negotiations.

Marion Boards Address Alcohol License, Conservation Projects, and Union Negotiations in Late June

Marion's town boards covered a wide range of business in the final week of June, from a proposed alcohol license transfer for the Marion General Store to wetlands permits for road work and home construction. All recent meetings listed below were agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so items reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action, not confirmed outcomes.

Select Board: Alcohol License, Herron Cove, and Union Talks

The Select Board scheduled a public hearing on the transfer of an all-alcohol off-premises license to Felder Farms LLC for the Marion General Store at 140 Front Street. The board also planned to consider a common victualler license for the store and a request from the Beverly Yacht Club for a change of manager and directors.

On the financial side, the agenda included a water/sewer commitment payment of $2,732.02 for final readings dated June 16, 2026. The board was also set to discuss an amendment to the Herron Cove waiver agreement with Toll Brothers, dated March 2, 2026.

A separate Select Board meeting, held jointly with the Water/Sewer Commissioners, was scheduled as a closed executive session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with three unions: Marion Police Brotherhood, SEIU Local 888 (Clerical Union), and AFSCME Council 93 (DPW Union). Contract negotiations with the Fire Chief were also on the agenda.

Conservation Commission: Wetlands Permits and MassDOT Road Work

The Conservation Commission scheduled public hearings on several wetlands permits, including sewer and water mains at 340 Converse Road, a home demolition and reconstruction at 10 Doran Way, and MassDOT milling and resurfacing work in the I-195 right-of-way. The commission also planned to vote on certificates of compliance for 52 West Avenue, 47 East Avenue, and 468 Point Road, and to discuss a potential wetlands violation at 57 Dexter Avenue.

Open Space Acquisition Commission: Wings Cove and Bike Path Contract

The Open Space Acquisition Commission was set to review the Wings Cove Conservation Project (Stone Estate) and a property transfer for the Marion Shared Use Path. The agenda also included consideration of a contract for Point Road Bike Path engineering services, a maintenance plan for MOSAC properties, and a draft letter to an abutter regarding Joanne Drive access to the Great Swamp.

Finance Committee and Board of Assessors

The Finance Committee planned to consider the reappointment of Sean Healy and the appointment of a full member to the committee, along with approving minutes from meetings dating back to October 2023.

The Board of Assessors scheduled an executive session to discuss grade, step, and salary changes for the Associate Assessor, plus the review and signing of abatement applications and bills.

Historical Commission and Marine Resources Commission

The Historical Commission was set to review the Percy Browne House feasibility study, National Register submissions for Marconi and Tremont Campground, and potential property sales at 298 Front Street, 304 Front Street, and 13 Cottage Street.

The Marine Resources Commission planned to review material from a Harbor Management Plan public meeting conducted with the Urban Harbors Institute, discuss an Island Wharf land use modification, and receive a Financial Review Working Group update.

School Committee

The Old Rochester Regional School Committee was scheduled to review a recommendation to appoint the interim director of student services as assistant superintendent, with a 30-minute public comment period and an executive session on collective bargaining and litigation strategy.

Coming Up

• **July 6 — Planning Board:** Public hearing on a site plan to expand an existing structure at 14 Barnabas Road in the Limited Industrial District. The board will also consider a Field Engineering Peer Review invoice from Toll Brothers, Inc.
• **July 6 — Select Board:** Executive session on union and Fire Chief negotiations. No public business is scheduled.
• **July 8 — Board of Assessors:** Review of a transfer of ownership at 382 Point Road and an executive session on Associate Assessor compensation.
• **July 8 — Conservation Commission:** Public hearing on deck demolition and screened porch construction at 32 Joanne Drive; site plan comment request for Uncle Jon's Coffee at 413 Wareham Street.
• **July 8 — Marion School Committee:** Vote on a Memorandum of Agreement with the Marion Teachers Association.

Select Board Takes Up Marion General Store License Transfer; Conservation, School Boards Meet

Government boards in Marion turned their attention to alcohol licensing, land-use matters, and school staffing over the past two weeks, though final votes remained pending on most major items as agendas were released without accompanying minutes. The Select Board held a public hearing on transferring the all-alcohol off-premises license for Marion General Store to Felder Farms LLC, along with a common victualler license for the same Front Street location. Board discussions also included a proposed amendment to the Herron Cove waiver agreement with Toll Brothers and a water/sewer commitment payment of $2,732.02.

Conservation and Wetlands

The Conservation Commission scheduled public hearings on a Notice of Intent for residential demolition and reconstruction at 10 Doran Way, sewer/water mains at 340 Converse Road, and MassDOT’s milling and resurfacing of I-195 right-of-way. Votes were slated on certificates of compliance for 52 West Avenue, 47 East Avenue, and 468 Point Road, while a potential wetlands violation at 57 Dexter Avenue was set for discussion. The July 8 commission meeting will take up a request for determination on a deck removal and screened porch at 32 Joanne Drive, a certificate of compliance for 38 Rocky Knook Lane, and site plan comments for Uncle Jon’s Coffee at 413 Wareham Street.

Marine and Open Space

The Marine Resources Commission reviewed material from a Harbor Management Plan public meeting with the Urban Harbors Institute and considered a land use modification at Island Wharf, harbor regulations, potential DPW Barn storage, and a financial review update. The Open Space Acquisition Commission was set to elect officers and take up the Wings Cove Conservation Project (Stone Estate), a property transfer for the Marion Shared Use Path, a Point Road Bike Path engineering services contract, and a maintenance plan for MOSAC properties.

Schools

The Old Rochester Regional School Committee and union representatives were to review a recommendation to appoint the interim director of student services as assistant superintendent, and hold an executive session on collective bargaining. The Marion School Committee will meet July 8 to vote on a Memorandum of Agreement with the Marion Teachers Association, followed by a closed executive session on collective bargaining and litigation strategy.

Other Business

The Board of Assessors discussed personnel changes, including a grade, step, and salary adjustment for the Associate Assessor, and will reconsider the matter July 8 alongside a review of a transfer of ownership at 382 Point Road. The Historical Commission reviewed the Percy Browne House feasibility study, Marconi and Tremont Campground National Register submissions, and potential property sales on Front and Cottage streets. The Planning Board’s July 6 agenda includes a public hearing for a site plan to expand an existing structure at 14 Barnabas Road in the Limited Industrial District.

Coming Up

• **July 6, Planning Board**: Public hearing on expansion at 14 Barnabas Road; payment of an engineering peer review invoice.
• **July 8, Conservation Commission**: Public hearing on deck removal and screened porch at 32 Joanne Drive; reorganization.
• **July 8, Marion School Committee**: Vote on the teachers’ union memorandum of agreement; executive session.
• **July 8, Board of Assessors**: Transfer of ownership review; executive session on Associate Assessor compensation.