Monson meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Monson Select Board to vote on sale of 28 Bridge Street for affordable housing

Monson's Select Board is set to vote on the sale of town-owned property at 28 Bridge Street to Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing at its Aug. 25 meeting. The board will also ratify a three-year employment contract with Town Administrator Jennifer Wolowicz and appoint five members to a new financial sustainability task force. No decisions from recent meetings have been published yet, as all agendas from the past two weeks are pending minutes.

Recent meetings (agenda only)

All recent meetings were held on schedule, but minutes have not yet been published, so no official decisions are known. Key items on those agendas include:

• **Select Board (Aug. 11):** Voted on bond anticipation notes for short-term borrowing, accepted an easement from Westmass Area Development for the State Hospital Road bridge replacement, and discussed the RFP for the House of Art lease. Also considered gifts to the town and a response to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Mary Hull.
• **School Committee (Aug. 19):** Voted to accept two state grants — PRISM II ($86,718) and PRISM III ($181,260) — totaling $267,978, endorsed the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan, and approved early entrance for a kindergarten student.
• **Board of Assessors (Aug. 19):** Reviewed motor vehicle excise abatements, warrants to collect taxes, a crumbling foundation policy, and an FY27 property values update.
• **Board of Health (Aug. 19):** Considered new permit fees, including a proposed fee for Beaver/Muskrat Removal Permits, extra perc test fees, and no-show/late cancellation fees. It also reviewed a response to an Open Meeting Law complaint.
• **Agriculture Commission (Aug. 18):** Voted on initial vendor applicants for Monson Fall Fest and received a Farmers Market update.
• **Parks & Recreation (Aug. 10):** Discussed pool operations, fall sports, and accounts receivable.
• **Historical Commission (Aug. 13):** Heard a Community Preservation Committee application presentation from the Monson Historical Society.
• **Keep Homestead Museum (Aug. 17):** Reviewed finances, CPC grants, signage, and a barn floor project.

Upcoming meetings to watch

• **Select Board (Aug. 25):** In addition to the 28 Bridge Street sale and contract ratification, the board will interview and appoint five members to the Municipal Financial Sustainability Task Force, set a Special Town Meeting for Oct. 26, and continue discussion on the House of Art lease.
• **Conservation Commission (Aug. 26):** Two public hearings on wetland permit requests — a bridge over an intermittent stream on East Hill Road and pavement improvements at 31 State Street. Also on the agenda: certificates of compliance and an enforcement order for a wetlands violation at 57 Carpenter Road.
• **Board of Health (Aug. 24):** Will vote on a response to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Mary Hull and set its next regular meeting for Nov. 18.

Early voting for state primary

Early voting for the Sept. 1 state primary runs through Aug. 28 at the Town Office Building, 110 Main St. Hours: Aug. 22 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.), Aug. 24–27 (8 a.m.–4 p.m., with Aug. 26 extended to 6 p.m.), and Aug. 28 (8 a.m.–4 p.m.). The last day to register or change party affiliation was Aug. 22. The primary is Sept. 1, 7 a.m.–8 p.m., at Quarry Hill Community School.

Coming up

• **Aug. 24:** Board of Health (response to OML complaint)
• **Aug. 25:** Select Board (sale of 28 Bridge Street, contract, task force)
• **Aug. 26:** Conservation Commission (wetland hearings)
• **Sep. 2:** Eastern Hampden Shared Public Health Services advisory group (FY27 workplan, funding, regulations)

All meetings are open to the public. Check the town website for agendas and remote access details.

Monson Cemetery Commission Reorganizes; Select Board to Consider Affordable Housing Sale

The Monson Cemetery Commission reorganized its leadership and set its annual walk at its Aug. 6 meeting, the only town board to publish minutes in the past two weeks. Several other boards met on agenda items, but their minutes have not yet been released.

Cemetery Commission

The commission unanimously appointed Sarah Pedder as Chair, October Boots as Vice Chair, and Richard Smith as Clerk. It approved the June 4 meeting minutes and scheduled the annual Cemetery Walk for Oct. 10, with a rain date of Oct. 11. Members also agreed to place cemetery rules and regulations on the next meeting agenda.

Other recent meetings

• **Agriculture Commission (Aug. 4)** – Agenda included nominations and voting on commission reorganization, a farmer’s market update from Kellie Hummel, discussion of the Local Farms Directory Project, and planning for the Fall Harvest Event. Minutes pending.
• **Hampden County Regional Retirement Board (Aug. 5)** – Agenda included votes on accidental disability benefits for Cameron Prosperi (Wilbraham) and Gary Brusseau (Agawam/DPW), warrants totaling $5,533,645.24 (including $5,075,299.70 in monthly retirement allowances), a transfer of $25,000,000 from Money Market to the PRIT fund, and discussion of RFPs for office space lease renewal. Minutes pending.
• **Conservation Commission (Aug. 5)** – Public hearing for a driveway and grading at Silver Street (Map 002, Parcel 006); certificate of compliance requests for Butler Road (DEP File# 228-406) and 325 Main St (DEP File# 228-441); enforcement order for unpermitted vegetation clearing at 57 Carpenter Road. Minutes pending.
• **Water/Sewer Commission (Aug. 5)** – Discussed the Meter Replacement Project, Main Street Reconstruction (Mass DOT), High Street Development Proposal, Ellis Mills Fire Protection System leak at 288 Main Street, and the 2026 Sanitary Survey Inspection. Minutes pending.
• **Select Board (Aug. 10)** – Executive session for contract negotiation strategy with nonunion personnel Jennifer Wolowicz. Minutes pending.
• **Parks & Recreation Commission (Aug. 10)** – Discussed pool director report, fall sports, accounts receivable, and public session. Minutes pending.
• **Select Board (Aug. 11)** – Agenda included votes on bond anticipation notes, acceptance of an easement from Westmass Area Development for the State Hospital Road bridge replacement, discussion of the House of Art lease RFP, gifts to the town, and a response to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Mary Hull. Minutes pending.
• **Historical Commission (Aug. 13)** – Heard a Community Preservation Committee application presentation from the Monson Historical Society, received a Memorial Hall Committee update, and discussed a chlorinator matter. Minutes pending.
• **Town Clerk (Aug. 13)** – Tested ImageCast voting machines at 110 Main St. per 950 C.M.R. 54:02 (4)(c).

Coming up

• **Select Board (Aug. 25)** – Will vote on selling town-owned property at 28 Bridge Street to Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing; ratify a vote to negotiate a three-year contract with Town Administrator Jennifer Wolowicz; appoint five members to a Municipal Financial Sustainability Task Force; and set a special town meeting for Oct. 26.
• **School Committee (Aug. 19)** – Will vote on accepting PRISM II Grant ($86,718) and PRISM III Grant ($181,260), endorsing the 2026-2031 Strategic Plan, and approving early entrance for a kindergarten student.
• **Conservation Commission (Aug. 26)** – Public hearings on a bridge over an intermittent stream on East Hill Road (applicant Laney Wilder) and pavement improvements at 31 State Street (applicant Monson Housing Authority); also certificates of compliance and an enforcement order for 57 Carpenter Road.
• **Board of Assessors (Aug. 19)** – Will review motor vehicle excise abatements, warrants to collect taxes, FY27 property values, and a crumbling foundation policy.
• **Board of Health (Aug. 19)** – Will vote on a response to an Open Meeting Law complaint filed by Mary Hull, and consider new permit fees for beaver/muskrat removal, perc tests, and no-show/late cancellations.
• **Early voting (Aug. 22–28)** – For the Sept. 1 state primary at the Town Office Building, 110 Main St. Hours vary; last day to register or change party affiliation is Aug. 22. Primary election day is Sept. 1 at Quarry Hill Community School, 7 A.M.–8 P.M.

Monson boards weigh infrastructure, retirement funds, and election prep

Monson's municipal boards met over the past two weeks to consider a range of items, from fire station improvements to retirement benefits and water infrastructure. No final decisions have been published yet; minutes from these sessions are pending.

Fire Department Building Assessment Committee

The committee met July 29 to review project updates and budget for the fire department building. Agenda items included approving prior minutes, a project update and timeline, a budget update, and change requests for stairs and a ramp. The committee also planned to set its next meeting date.

Agriculture Commission

On Aug. 4, the commission met to nominate and vote on reorganization of the commission. Members also discussed the Local Farms Directory Project, planning for the Fall Harvest Event, and heard a Farmer's Market update from Kellie Hummel. Approval of June 16 and July 14 meeting minutes was on the agenda.

Hampden County Regional Retirement Board

The regional board met Aug. 5 to vote on accidental disability benefits for two applicants: Cameron Prosperi (Town of Wilbraham) and Gary Brusseau (Town of Agawam/DPW). The board also considered warrants totaling $5,533,645.24, including $5,075,299.70 in monthly retirement allowances, and a transfer of $25,000,000 from Money Market to the PRIT fund. Other items included a budget breakdown, iPads for board meetings, and issuing RFPs for office space leasing.

Conservation Commission

Also on Aug. 5, the commission held a public hearing for a Notice of Intent for a new single-family home driveway at Silver Street (Map 002, Parcel 006). The body reviewed requests for Certificates of Compliance for Butler Road (DEP File# 228-406) and 325 Main St (DEP File# 228-441), and an enforcement order for unpermitted vegetation clearing at 57 Carpenter Road.

Water / Sewer Commission

The commission met Aug. 5 to review infrastructure projects, including the Meter Replacement Project, Main Street Reconstruction (Mass DOT), a High Street Development Proposal, and an Ellis Mills Fire Protection System leak at 288 Main Street. The 2026 Sanitary Survey Inspection was also on the agenda.

Cemetery Commission

On Aug. 6, the cemetery commission met to reorganize and discuss non-permitted cremation dispositions, a June disinterment, monument restoration, and a Cemetery Walk. The agenda also included transition updates, labor updates, and review of equipment, walls, fences, grounds, and buildings.

Coming up

• **Select Board** – Aug. 10, executive session for contract negotiations strategy with nonunion personnel Jennifer Wolowicz.
• **Town Clerk** – Aug. 20, 9 a.m., testing of ImageCast voting machines at 110 Main St.
• **Early voting** – Aug. 22–28 at the Town Office Building, 110 Main St. Hours: Aug. 22 (9 a.m.–5 p.m.), Aug. 24–28 (8 a.m.–4 p.m.), with extended hours Aug. 26 (8 a.m.–6 p.m.). Last day to register or change party affiliation is Aug. 22.
• **State primary** – Sept. 1, 7 a.m.–8 p.m., at Quarry Hill Community School.

Monson boards set hearings on 150-foot wireless tower; no decisions yet recorded from July meetings

Monson residents will see several town boards weigh in on a proposed 150-foot wireless communications tower on Woodhill Road, as both the Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled public hearings on the project in late July. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings covered here, no decisions can be confirmed from the official record; the items below reflect what was listed on agendas only.

Planning Board — July 21

The Planning Board agenda listed a public hearing on an application by Vertex Tower Assets, LLC for a 150-foot monopole tower on Woodhill Road (PB2026-03). A continued hearing was also scheduled for an accessory dwelling unit at 141 Thayer Road (PB2026-02), filed by Rush Blankenship.

Other agenda items included review of a surety bond for a paving project at 46 Palmer Road, informal discussion of a possible zoning amendment for High Street, and the annual election of Planning Board officers. No votes or outcomes are recorded in the agenda.

Zoning Board of Appeals — July 23

The ZBA agenda included a public hearing on the same Vertex Tower Assets, LLC application for a 150-foot monopole tower on Woodhill Road (Map 032, Parcel 010). The agenda states the applicant is seeking relief from setback requirements (§6.14.2.7) and maximum height regulations (§6.14.2.9).

The board was also scheduled to discuss ZBA procedural requirements and statutory timelines with Town Counsel and to consider approval of June 25, 2026 meeting minutes. No decisions are recorded.

Fire Department Building Assessment Committee — July 29

The committee agenda listed approval of prior meeting minutes, a project update and timeline, a budget update, and change requests for stairs and a ramp. Members were also set to choose the next meeting date. No actions are confirmed in the agenda.

Keep Homestead Museum Board — July 20

The Board of Directors agenda listed old business items including museum programming, signage, CPC grants, and the barn floor. New business included the Big Y Card, volunteer hours, and any unanticipated items. No decisions are recorded.

School Committee — July 22

The July 22 School Committee agenda contained only procedural boilerplate and mission statements, with no specific action items, decisions, or discussion topics listed.

Coming up

• **Agriculture Commission — Aug. 4:** Nominations and voting on commission reorganization; Farmer's Market update from Kellie Hummel; discussion of the Local Farms Directory Project; planning for the Fall Harvest Event; and approval of June 16 and July 14, 2026 minutes.
• **Conservation Commission — Aug. 5:** Public hearing on a Notice of Intent for driveway construction and grading at Silver Street (Map 002, Parcel 006); Certificate of Compliance requests for Butler Road (DEP File# 228-406) and 325 Main St (DEP File# 228-441); and an Enforcement Order for unpermitted vegetation clearing at 57 Carpenter Road.
• **Water & Sewer Commission — Aug. 5:** Updates on a Meter Replacement Project, Main Street Reconstruction (Mass DOT), High Street Development Proposal, an Ellis Mills fire protection system leak at 288 Main Street, and the 2026 Sanitary Survey Inspection.
• **Select Board — Aug. 10:** Executive session for a strategy session in preparation for contract negotiations with nonunion personnel, specifically Jennifer Wolowicz.

All recent meeting summaries above are based on agendas only; minutes have not yet been published. Readers seeking confirmed outcomes should consult the official minutes once posted by each town body.

Monson Meeting Roundup: Boards Tackle Water Projects, Retirement Fund Transfer, and Wireless Tower Hearings

Several Monson boards and commissions met or are scheduled to meet this month, with agendas covering water infrastructure, a $3 million retirement fund transfer, park renovations, and a proposed 150-foot wireless communications tower. Because minutes have not yet been published for the recent meetings below, the items listed reflect what was on each agenda — not confirmed outcomes.

Hampden County Regional Retirement Board

The Retirement Board's July 8 agenda included a vote to transfer $3,000,000 from the PRIT Fund to a Money Market account. The board was also scheduled to vote on confirming accidental disability benefit recommendations for Brett Yvon and Gary Naroff, both of the Town of Agawam, based on medical panel responses.

Additional agenda items called for reaffirming warrants #26 through #30B (covering salaries, board member compensation, refunds and transfers, monthly expenses, and retirement allowances), accepting reconciled balances from Beacon Bank as of June 30, 2026, and reviewing the budget breakdown and May 2026 trial balances. The board also planned to discuss acquiring iPads for future meetings.

Water & Sewer Commission

The July 8 Water & Sewer Commission agenda covered several infrastructure items: the High Street Development Proposal by a private contractor, Main Street Reconstruction with MassDOT, the Sanitary Survey Inspection 2026, the Risk & Resilience assessment due June 2026, and the Old Wales Road Dam.

Select Board

The Select Board's July 14 agenda included a Dave Grieve Park Renovation Report, an FY27 Budget overview, and discussion of Municipal Financial Sustainability Task Force (MFSTF) representation. The board was also scheduled to act on a License to Sell Secondhand Articles from Kappa Cards Store LLC and the disposal of a 2005 Wells Cargo Landscape Trailer.

Conservation Commission

The Conservation Commission's July 15 agenda featured a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a Silver Street driveway and grading project, with applicant Robert Ward of On the Mark LLC. Other items included a request for a Certificate of Compliance at 325 Main St, an Enforcement Order at 57 Carpenter Road for a wetlands violation, and approval of minutes.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee met July 13 with votes scheduled on end-of-year transfers and a Municipal Sustainability Task Force representative. The agenda also included accepting the resignation of Alec Barkett, announcing a Finance Committee opening, and discussion of the ESCO project.

Other Boards and Commissions

The Parks & Recreation Commission (July 6) agenda covered summer programs, sports, pool operations, and a director's report. The Fire Department Building Assessment Committee (July 8) planned to review project and budget updates with possible votes on change requests. The Monson Municipal Arts Council (July 8) discussed grant opportunities, Museum Day planning, and a received pool mural proposal. The Agriculture Commission (July 14) heard a Farmer's Market update from Kellie Hummel and discussed the Local Farms Directory Project and a Fall Harvest Event.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — Keep Homestead Museum Board of Directors:** Programming, signage, CPC grants, barn floor, and Big Y Card discussion.
• **July 21 — Planning Board:** Public hearing on a 150-foot wireless communications tower on Woodhill Road (PB2026-03, applicant Vertex Tower Assets, LLC); continued hearing on an accessory dwelling unit at 141 Thayer Road (PB2026-02); surety bond discussion for 46 Palmer Road paving; informal discussion of a possible High Street zoning amendment; and annual election of officers.
• **July 22 — School Committee:** Agenda contains only procedural boilerplate; no specific action items listed.
• **July 23 — Zoning Board of Appeals:** Public hearing on Vertex Tower Assets, LLC's request to build a 150-foot monopole tower on Woodhill Road (Map 032, Parcel 010), seeking relief from setback requirements (§6.14.2.7) and maximum height regulations (§6.14.2.9). The board will also discuss ZBA procedural requirements and statutory timelines with Town Counsel.

All recent meeting items listed above are drawn from agendas; minutes have not yet been published. Readers seeking confirmed votes and outcomes should consult the official meeting minutes when available.

Monson meeting roundup: Retirement board to vote on $3M fund transfer; summer programs and water projects on agendas

Most Monson boards and commissions met over the past two weeks on agenda-only sessions, with minutes not yet published. That means the items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or votes — not confirmed outcomes. The largest dollar figure on any agenda was a planned $3,000,000 transfer by the Hampden County Regional Retirement Board.

Hampden County Regional Retirement Board

The board's July 8 agenda included a vote to transfer $3,000,000 from the PRIT Fund to a Money Market account. Also listed were votes to confirm accidental disability benefit recommendations for Brett Yvon and Gary Naroff (both Town of Agawam), reaffirmation of warrants #26 through #30B covering salaries, board member compensation, refunds, monthly expenses, and retirement allowances, and acceptance of reconciled balances from Beacon Bank as of June 30, 2026. The agenda also noted discussion of acquiring iPads for future meetings. No minutes have been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Water / Sewer Commission

The July 8 agenda covered several infrastructure items: the High Street Development Proposal (private contractor), Main Street Reconstruction (MassDOT), a 2026 Sanitary Survey Inspection, the Risk & Resilience assessment due June 2026, and the Old Wales Road Dam. Minutes are not yet available.

Parks & Recreation Commission

The commission met July 2 and July 6. Agendas included discussion of the Summer Fun Week and Summer Swim director, review of summer programs and sports, pool operations, an accounts receivable report, a director's report, and approval of meeting minutes. Both sessions were described as largely procedural. No minutes have been published.

Fire Department Building Assessment Committee

The July 8 agenda listed approval of minutes from previous meetings, a project update and timeline, a budget update, and change requests with possible votes. No specific proposals were detailed. Minutes are not yet published.

Monson Municipal Arts Council

The July 8 agenda included approval of May 13, 2026 meeting minutes, recruitment of new commission members, discussion of grant possibilities and resources, planning for Museum Day with a call for participation, and a pool mural proposal received as new business. No outcomes are confirmed.

Coming up

• **Finance Committee — July 13:** Votes scheduled on end-of-year transfers and a Municipal Sustainability Task Force representative; the agenda also includes accepting the resignation of Alec Barkett, announcing a Finance Committee opening, and discussion of the ESCO project.
• **Agriculture Commission — July 14:** Farmer's Market update from Kellie Hummel, Local Farms Directory Project discussion, Fall Harvest Event discussion, and approval of June 16, 2026 minutes.
• **Select Board — July 14:** Dave Grieve Park renovation report, FY27 budget overview, Municipal Financial Sustainability Task Force representation, a secondhand articles license for Kappa Cards Store LLC, and disposal of a 2005 Wells Cargo Landscape Trailer.
• **Conservation Commission — July 15:** Public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a Silver Street driveway and grading project (applicant: Robert Ward, On the Mark LLC); also a Certificate of Compliance request for 325 Main St, an enforcement order for 57 Carpenter Road (wetlands violation), and approval of minutes.

Note: All recent meetings listed above were agenda-only with minutes not yet published. Readers should treat listed votes and discussions as planned items, not confirmed decisions. Official minutes, when published, are the authoritative record.

Monson boards set votes on Holistic Industries, liquor hours; Conservation Commission schedules wetlands hearings

Monson's recent meetings were dominated by scheduled votes and public hearings, but because minutes have not yet been published for any of the past two weeks' sessions, outcomes are not yet available in the public record. What follows is based on the posted agendas.

Select Board — June 23

The Select Board agenda listed several votes of potential consequence for residents: a proposed amendment to the Host Community Agreement for Holistic Industries, Inc.; whether to opt into the state's extended liquor license hours pilot; fee increases for Council on Aging Services; a recommendation on changing the election location; and appointments to the Planning Board, Cultural Council, and Agriculture Commission. Because minutes are not yet published, the results of these votes are not confirmed in the record.

Conservation Commission — June 24

The Conservation Commission scheduled public hearings on three Notices of Intent: driveway and grading work for a new home at Silver Street (Map 002-006, DEP #228-464); a new home with driveway, well, and septic at Wood Hill Road (Map 030-003, DEP #228-465); and an ecological restoration project at 200 Cedar Swamp Road involving culvert daylighting and forest stewardship (DEP #228-467). A Request for Determination of Applicability was also on the agenda for a 60-by-40-foot conservation parking area at Munn Road (Map 155-007A, MCC# 26-3). The agenda included an enforcement order for unpermitted vegetation clearing at 57 Carpenter Road. Hearing outcomes are not yet recorded.

Fire Department Building Assessment Committee — June 24

The committee was set to review project updates, timeline, and budget for the fire station building project, with a potential vote on change requests and discussion of owner-provided items. An open house was also scheduled. No minutes are available yet.

Zoning Board of Appeals — June 25

The ZBA scheduled a public hearing on Case ZBA2026-03, a special permit application by Nathan Plumb to continue a pre-existing, nonconforming light manufacturing motorcycle business at 45 Bethany Road, a property owned by Buck Ridge Real Estate LLC. The outcome of the hearing is not yet in the record.

Historical Commission — June 25

The Historical Commission agenda was largely procedural: a Memorial Hall Committee update, discussion of Grand Army of the Republic photos, Monson Historical Society open house programs, a chlorinator item, and new business. No major decisions or financial items were listed.

Parks & Recreation Commission — July 2

The commission was scheduled to discuss the Summer Fun Week and Summer Swim director, hear a director's report, review accounts receivable, and approve minutes. The agenda was mostly procedural with no major financial actions listed.

Coming up

• **Parks & Recreation Commission** — July 6, to review summer programs and sports, discuss pool operations, approve minutes, and hear a director's report.
• **Water / Sewer Commission** — July 8, covering the High Street Development Proposal (private contractor), Main Street Reconstruction (MassDOT), the 2026 Sanitary Survey Inspection, the Risk & Resilience assessment due June 2026, and Old Wales Road Dam.

Note: All recent meetings listed above are marked "agenda only" in the source record, meaning minutes have not yet been published. Vote tallies, dollar amounts, and final outcomes will be reported once minutes become available.

Select Board schedules votes on cannabis agreement, liquor hours; wetlands enforcement on docket

The Monson Select Board’s June 23 agenda featured a vote to amend a host community agreement with Holistic Industries and a decision to opt into a state pilot program for extended liquor license hours. Meanwhile, the Conservation Commission prepared to hear plans for new home construction and an ecological restoration, and an enforcement order for unpermitted clearing at 57 Carpenter Road was set for action. All recent meetings were agenda-only, with minutes not yet released.

Select Board

The board was slated to vote on an amendment to the Host Community Agreement with Holistic Industries, Inc., and to decide whether to opt into a state pilot that allows extended liquor license hours. Also on the docket: a vote on Council on Aging fee increases, a recommendation to change an election location, and appointments to the Planning Board, Cultural Council, and Agriculture Commission.

Conservation Commission

The June 24 agenda centered on Notices of Intent for two new homes—a driveway and grading on Silver Street (Map 002-006, DEP #228-464) and a dwelling with well and septic on Wood Hill Road (Map 030-003, DEP #228-465). The commission also scheduled a public hearing on an ecological restoration project at 200 Cedar Swamp Road (DEP #228-467), involving culvert daylighting and forest stewardship. A request for a 60-by-40-foot conservation parking area off Munn Road (Map 155-007A, MCC# 26-3) was up for a determination of applicability. An enforcement order for unpermitted vegetation clearing at 57 Carpenter Road was on the agenda.

Zoning Board of Appeals

A public hearing was set for a special permit (Case ZBA2026-03) sought by Nathan Plumb to continue a pre-existing, nonconforming light manufacturing motorcycle business at 45 Bethany Road, owned by Buck Ridge Real Estate LLC.

Fire Department Building Assessment Committee

The committee prepared to review project updates, timeline, and budget for the fire building project. A possible vote on change requests and discussion of owner-provided items were listed on the June 24 agenda.

Other boards

The Historical Commission’s June 25 meeting included a Memorial Hall Committee update, Grand Army of the Republic photos, and Historical Society open house programs. The Parks & Recreation Commission discussed a summer program director and reviewed routine reports on July 2.

Coming up

• The Parks & Recreation Commission meets again on July 6 to review summer programs, sports, and pool operations.
• The Water & Sewer Commission on July 8 will address the High Street development proposal, Main Street reconstruction with MassDOT, a sanitary survey inspection, the Risk & Resilience assessment due June 2026, and the Old Wales Road Dam.