Shirley meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Shirley meetings: housing, school funds, and cemetery rules on agenda; decisions pending

Recent Shirley town meetings were held but no decisions have been reported, as minutes have not yet been published. The most consequential action on the horizon is the Select Board's Aug. 26 vote on a cemetery rule change and a grant agreement, along with the Historical Commission's vote on a garage design for 18 Parker Road.

Recent meetings

Board of Health (Aug. 11) scheduled two public hearings: a variance request from Dan Wolfe at 43 Longley Road and a lead order non-compliance case for Shenmian Yu at 19 Front Street, Unit A. The board also reviewed a solid waste and recycling commitment of $156,582.18 for FY27 Qtr. 1 and a site plan review for 12 Ayer Road.

Zoning Board of Appeals (Aug. 10) held a public hearing on a variance for 35 Benjamin Road, submitted by William and Michele Oelfke. The Parker Village 40B Comprehensive Permit hearing was continued to September, with discussions on the sewer proposal and responses to the Oxbow Associates report.

Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee (Aug. 19) was scheduled to vote on the 2026-2027 student handbook and approve warrants totaling over $8 million, including payroll and accounts payable. The committee also heard updates on the FY26 budget recap and FY27 budget, and the introduction of new Athletic Director Nate Diffin.

Planning Board (Aug. 19) continued discussions on the Town Tree and Stonewall Bylaws with Conservation Commission members. The board approved an $80.12 invoice for office supplies and set a public hearing for Sept. 2 on a site plan at 12 Ayer Road.

Housing Committee (Aug. 12) reviewed pending and proposed housing projects and prepared talking points for a joint meeting with the Planning Board scheduled for Sept. 2.

Community Preservation Committee (Aug. 12) reviewed eligibility applications for critical home repairs for low-income residents (Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts) and for trail signage, kiosks, and trail markers (Shirley Conservation Commission).

Other meetings included the Recreation Commission (contracts, field updates), Council on Aging (BBQ, craft fair), 250th Anniversary Committee (events, concerts), Cultural Council (FY2027 grant priorities), Transportation Action Committee (grants, safety zones, speed camera bills), Hazen Memorial Library Board (treasurer's report), Greenway Committee (land protection, trails), and Board of Assessors (abatements, exemptions).

Upcoming Meetings

Historical Commission (Aug. 24) will vote on Certificate of Appropriateness 2026-1 for Rob and Sonia Razzetti at 18 Parker Road, specifically amending garage designs as suggested at a prior public hearing. If accepted, the commission will vote on complete acceptance of the COA.

Select Board (Aug. 26) will vote on amending Cemetery Rules and Regulations to prohibit solar lights, discuss the NextGen Grant Award and the Keep the Lights on Master Service Agreement and Statement of Work, and consider appointments of Joanne Folkins and Joyce Hemmingway as COA Kitchen Assistants and Jim Ialeggio as an Election Worker. The board will also hear a Chapter 90 Funds Road Paving update.

250th Anniversary Committee (Aug. 24) will review its financial status, discuss needs for the November concert, and choose a date for the next meeting.

Coming up

• **Historical Commission** – Aug. 24, 2026 (vote on COA for 18 Parker Road)
• **Select Board** – Aug. 26, 2026 (cemetery rule, grant, appointments)
• **250th Anniversary Committee** – Aug. 24, 2026 (finance, November concert)

All recent meeting minutes are pending publication; decisions from those meetings have not yet been reported.

Shirley boards weigh liquor licenses, recreation funding, and town hall repairs

Shirley's Select Board is set to vote on four temporary liquor licenses and a recreation funding request when it meets Aug. 5, according to the agenda. The meeting is one of several held in the past two weeks; minutes have not yet been published for any of them, so no final decisions are available.

Select Board

The Select Board's Aug. 5 agenda includes an earmark request from the Recreation Commission for irrigation funding at Wilde Road Fields. The board will also vote on temporary liquor licenses for Bull Run (Oct. 18, 2026), Markdale LLC (Sept. 12, 2026), Karl Farynaz (Aug. 8, 2026), and Alison Mayorga (Sept. 19, 2026). Reports are scheduled on Green Communities Grant upgrades, the Roadway to Housing Choice Grant, and a Wellness Grant for benches. The board will also discuss vacancies on the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee and the Shirley Transportation Action Committee.

Planning Board

The Planning Board met Aug. 5 for an informal discussion on a wedding venue operation at 42 Lawton Road. The Town Planner also presented and discussed the Open Space and Residential Development (OSRD) and OSRD Bylaw project. The board approved minutes from its July 15 meeting.

Historical Commission

The Shirley Center Historic District Commission held a continued public hearing Aug. 3 on a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 18 Parker Road. The application covers a primary suite addition and a free-standing three-car garage. The commission was scheduled to vote on the certificate and approve minutes from June 9 and July 6.

Recreation Commission

The Recreation Commission met July 27 to consider approval of the annual AdminSports contract and associated CORI/SORI checks. The agenda included updates on Summer in Shirley, youth swim, soccer, and basketball programs, as well as Wilde Road fields and potential member discounts. The commission also discussed Standard Operating Procedures for basketball and soccer.

Center Town Hall Committee

The Center Town Hall Committee met July 27 to review maintenance needs for the town hall, including the office area, electrical systems (storage room and fuse box), and the handicap ramp. The committee also discussed building cleanup and planning for Barn Dance and Pumpkin Fest rentals.

Agricultural Committee

The Agricultural Committee met Aug. 4 to review its mission statement and the process for handling complaints. Members discussed the Right to Farm Community and a potential by-law. The agenda included correspondence regarding 5 Cottage St and Harvard Road, as well as website updates.

Coming up

• **Community Preservation Committee** – Aug. 12. The CPC will review eligibility applications for two projects: critical home repairs for low-income residents (submitted by Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts) and trail signage, kiosks, and markers (submitted by the Shirley Conservation Commission).
• **Hazen Memorial Library Board of Trustees** – Aug. 18. The board will review the treasurer's report and the director's report on budget, building, personnel, policies, and programs, and will review and sign invoices.

Shirley boards set fall agendas; Select Board to vote on liquor licenses, field irrigation funding

Shirley's boards and committees held a series of meetings over the past two weeks, but minutes have not yet been published for any of them, so no actions taken at those sessions can be confirmed from the available record. The agendas show what each body planned to discuss. Several upcoming meetings this week and next include scheduled votes on liquor licenses, a historic district application, and funding requests.

Recent meetings: agendas only, no minutes yet

The Board of Health met July 21 with a packed agenda, including a septic system design review for Patterson Road, Lot 2 (Justin LeClair / Jed Provost), a non-compliance matter at 30 Chapel Street (Kent Leung), and a variance request from William and Michelle Oelfke to reduce the minimum side-yard setback to 15 ft for a carport at 35 Benjamin Road. The board also planned to review senior trash assistance applications and address a $346.45 invoice from FBS Tire Recycling, Inc.

The Board of Assessors met July 23 to take up the FY2026 Supplemental Tax Warrant and Commitment Batch #3, the FY2026 Supplemental CPA Warrant and Commitment Batch #3, FY2027 Statutory Exemption Applications, Solar Exemption Applications, and an MGL 58:8 Request regarding Parmenter.

The Affordable Housing Trust met July 20 to review and potentially approve rental assistance applications and approve prior meeting minutes.

The Agricultural Committee met July 21 to discuss its mission statement, a complaint-handling process, the Right to Farm Community designation, and a potential by-law.

The Center Town Hall Committee met July 27 to review maintenance needs including the office area, electrical systems in the storage room and fuse box, and the handicap ramp, plus planning for Barn Dance and Pumpkin Fest rentals.

The Recreation Commission met July 27 to consider the annual AdminSports contract and associated CORI/SORI checks, with updates on Summer in Shirley, Wilde Rd fields, youth swim, soccer, and basketball programs, and member discounts.

Coming up

Aug. 3 — Historical Commission: A continued public hearing on a Certificate of Appropriateness application for 18 Parker Road, covering a primary suite addition and a free-standing three-car garage. The commission is scheduled to vote on the request and approve minutes from June 9 and July 6, 2026.

Aug. 4 — Agricultural Committee: Continued discussion of the mission statement, complaint process, and a potential by-law, plus correspondence regarding 5 Cottage St and Harvard Road.

Aug. 5 — Planning Board: An informal discussion of a wedding venue operation at 42 Lawton Road, and a presentation by the Town Planner on the Open Space and Residential Development (OSRD) Bylaw project. Minutes from July 15, 2026 are up for approval.

Aug. 5 — Select Board: Votes are planned on four temporary liquor licenses: Bull Run (Oct. 18, 2026), Markdale LLC (Sept. 12, 2026), Karl Farynaz (Aug. 8, 2026), and Alison Mayorga (Sept. 19, 2026). The board will also consider a Recreation Commission earmark request for irrigation funding for Wilde Road Fields, hear reports on Green Communities Grant upgrades, a Roadway to Housing Choice Grant, and a Wellness Grant for benches, and review vacancies on the Nashoba Valley Technical High School Committee and the Shirley Transportation Action Committee.

Aug. 12 — Community Preservation Committee: Two eligibility applications are scheduled for review — one from Habitat for Humanity North Central Massachusetts for "Critical Home Repairs for Low Income Shirley Residents," and one from the Shirley Conservation Commission for "Trail signage, kiosks and trail markers."

Shirley boards tackle cannabis agreements, year-end transfers, and wetland hearings; minutes not yet published

Shirley's town boards held a busy stretch of meetings from July 13 through July 23, covering cannabis agreements, year-end budget transfers, wetland construction hearings, and several appointments. However, minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, so outcomes and vote tallies are not available. What follows is based on the published agendas only.

Select Board: cannabis agreements and appointments on the agenda

The Select Board's July 14 agenda included appointing Tracey Largey as Board of Health Administrator and Adrienne Andrews to the Conservation Commission, plus a vote to reorganize the board. The board was also set to approve a Host Community Agreement and a Settlement Agreement for Thrive Cannabis. Whether these items passed is not yet confirmed in the public record.

Finance Committee: year-end transfers considered

The Finance Committee's July 14 agenda listed year-end transfers with possible votes, along with the Town Administrator's report and an update from the School Budget Committee. No dollar amounts or transfer details were included in the agenda, and no vote results are available.

Conservation Commission: wetland hearings and enforcement orders

The Conservation Commission's July 14 agenda featured a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a single-family house, accessory dwelling unit, driveway, and septic system at 43 Longley Road, located within 100 feet of a vegetated wetland and local bylaw no-build zones. A continued hearing for a home at 0 Leominster Road in a riverfront area was also listed.

The agenda included enforcement orders for unauthorized work near wetlands at 82 and 84 Patterson Road, 132 Groton Road, and 119 Benjamin Road. On the financial side, the agenda listed accounts payable items: MSMCP dues of $50, MACC dues of $415, and Maki Building Centers sign supplies of $548. A forest management grant of $4,700 for the Pumpkin Brook Conservation Area bird-climate plan was also noted.

Zoning Board of Appeals: variance hearing and Parker Village 40B continued

The ZBA's July 13 agenda included a public hearing on a variance application by Timothy Coughlan at 64 Walker Road. The board was also scheduled to continue the Parker Village 40B comprehensive permit hearing to August at the applicant's request, with discussion of a sewer proposal, the Oxbow Associates report, and comments from the Conservation Commission and Fire Department.

Board of Health: variance request and septic review

The Board of Health's July 21 agenda included a variance request from William and Michelle Oelfke to reduce the minimum side-yard setback to 15 feet for a carport at 35 Benjamin Road. The board also planned to review a septic system design for Patterson Road, Lot 2, address a non-compliance issue at 30 Chapel Street, approve senior trash assistance applications, and handle an invoice of $346.45 from FBS Tire Recycling, Inc.

Other boards and committees

• **Recreation Commission** (July 13): Agenda included the AdminSports annual contract, summer program updates, youth soccer and basketball, and a Wilde Road fields update.
• **Transportation Action Committee** (July 13): Discussed the Shirley Village Roadway Improvement Project, Ayer-Shirley Middle School area safety, Route 225 road conditions, and MassDOT FY27 grant applications.
• **Council on Aging** (July 13): Planned to approve June minutes, plan a September 2 barbecue, set a craft fair date, and schedule kitchen staff interviews.
• **Planning Board** (July 15): Informal discussion of outdoor pickleball courts at 114 Lancaster Road, plus Town Tree and Stonewall Bylaws and the 2018 Master Plan.
• **Affordable Housing Trust** (July 20): Set to review and potentially approve rental assistance applications.
• **Agricultural Committee** (July 21): Discussed its mission statement, complaint handling process, Right to Farm Community, and a potential by-law.
• **Board of Assessors** (July 23): Reviewed FY2026 supplemental tax warrants, FY2027 statutory exemption applications, solar exemption applications, and FY2027 revaluation and mapping updates.

Coming up

• **Center Town Hall Committee**, July 27: Building maintenance, cleanup, and planning for Barn Dance and Pumpkin Fest rentals.
• **Recreation Commission**, July 27: AdminSports contract, youth sports updates, and Wilde Road fields.
• **Historical Commission**, August 3: Continued public hearing and vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness for an addition and three-car garage at 18 Parker Road.
• **Agricultural Committee**, August 4: Mission statement, potential by-law, and correspondence regarding 5 Cottage Street and Harvard Road.

Historical Commission acts on Parker Road properties; boards set hearings on housing, wetlands, and cannabis agreements

The Shirley Historical Commission ratified window and siding repairs at 12 Parker Rd and approved granite posts at 18 Parker Rd while declining a contemporary lantern design, in the only recorded votes from the town's recent meetings. Most other boards met during the week of July 13 with agendas published but minutes not yet available, meaning outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Historical Commission (July 6)

The Commission ratified COA 2025-01 for 12 Parker Rd by a unanimous vote. For 18 Parker Rd, the board approved the use of granite for lantern posts (3-1) but declined the proposed lantern design in a 2-2 tie. Members also discussed a proposal for historic house date signs and metal detector policies; no decisions on those items were recorded.

Zoning Board of Appeals (July 13)

The ZBA agenda included a public hearing on a variance application by Timothy Coughlan for 64 Walker Road. The board was scheduled to continue the Parker Village 40B comprehensive permit hearing to August at the applicant's request. Discussion items included the sewer proposal, responses from the Oxbow Associates report, and comments from the Conservation Commission and Fire Department. Administrative business included approval of the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes. Minutes have not been published.

Conservation Commission (July 14)

The Conservation Commission agenda listed a public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a single-family house with accessory dwelling unit, driveway, and septic system at 43 Longley Road, located within 100 feet of a vegetated wetland and local bylaw no-build zones. A continued public hearing was also scheduled for a single-family home at 0 Leominster Road within a riverfront area.

The agenda included enforcement orders for unauthorized work near wetlands at 82 and 84 Patterson Road, 132 Groton Road, and 119 Benjamin Road. Accounts payable items totaled $1,013: MSMCP dues of $50, MACC dues of $415, and Maki Building Centers sign supplies of $548. The commission was also set to discuss a forest management grant of $4,700 received for the Pumpkin Brook Conservation Area bird-climate plan. Minutes have not been published.

Select Board (July 14)

The Select Board agenda included appointing Tracey Largey as Board of Health Administrator and Adrienne Andrews to the Conservation Commission. The board was also scheduled to approve a Host Community Agreement and a Settlement Agreement for Thrive Cannabis, and to vote on reorganizing the board. Minutes have not been published.

Other Boards in Session

The Recreation Commission (July 13) agenda covered a finance update including the AdminSports annual contract, summer program updates, and a Wilde Rd fields update. The Council on Aging (July 13) was set to approve June minutes, plan a September 2 barbecue, pick a craft fair date, and set interview dates for a kitchen staff position. The Transportation Action Committee (July 13) was scheduled to review grant updates for the Shirley Village Roadway Improvement Project and the Ayer-Shirley Middle School area. The Finance Committee (July 14) agenda included year-end transfers with possible votes and a School Budget Committee update. The Planning Board (July 15) was set to hold informal discussions on outdoor pickleball courts at 114 Lancaster Road/BoomX and Town Tree and Stonewall Bylaws. None of these meetings have published minutes.

Coming Up

• **July 20 — Affordable Housing Trust:** Review and potential approval of rental assistance applications, plus approval of previous minutes.
• **July 21 — Agricultural Committee:** Discussion of mission statement, complaint handling process, Right to Farm Community, and a potential by-law.
• **July 21 — Board of Health:** Variance request from William and Michelle Oelfke for a 15-ft side-yard setback for a carport at 35 Benjamin Road; septic design review for Patterson Road, Lot 2; non-compliance matter at 30 Chapel Street; senior trash applications; and a $346.45 invoice from FBS Tire Recycling, Inc.

Shirley boards set summer agendas; Historical Commission acts on Parker Road projects

The only Shirley body with official decisions on record over the past two weeks was the Historical Commission, which ratified window and siding repairs at 12 Parker Rd and split on a lantern design at 18 Parker Rd. Several other boards met or are scheduled to meet on agendas covering union contracts, warrants totaling more than $2.2 million, zoning variances, wetlands permits, and cannabis agreements — but minutes for those sessions have not yet been published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Historical Commission — July 6 (decided)

The Commission ratified COA 2025-01 for 12 Parker Rd, covering previous window and siding repairs, by a unanimous vote. For 18 Parker Rd, the board declined a proposed contemporary lantern design on a 2-2 vote but approved the use of granite for lantern posts on a 3-1 vote. The Commission also discussed a proposal for historic house date signs and metal detector policies, according to the summary; no vote tallies were listed for those items.

Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee — July 2 (agenda only)

The School Committee was scheduled to vote on three three-year collective bargaining agreements covering clerical, custodial, and paraprofessional staff for 2026-2029. The agenda also included approval of AP Warrant 1180 for $1,096,630.71 (biweekly accounts payable) and Payroll Warrant 26 for $1,101,558.31 (biweekly payroll). The meeting was to include a public comment period and an executive session for personnel matters. Minutes have not yet been published, so the results of the contract votes and warrant approvals are not confirmed.

Planning Board — July 1 (agenda only)

The Planning Board was set to discuss recommendations from the 2018 Master Plan update and outline board priorities and tasks for the next three years. Routine items included approval of June 17 meeting minutes and scheduling a July 15 meeting. Outcomes are not yet on record.

Hazen Memorial Library Trustees — June 30 (agenda only)

The Library Board of Trustees was scheduled to conduct a second reading of the Meeting Spaces and Hotspot policies, review the treasurer's report, approve minutes, and sign invoices. The director's report was to cover budget, building, personnel, policies, and programs. No minutes are available yet.

Coming up

• **Recreation Commission — July 13:** Bills and minutes review; finance update including the AdminSports annual contract and CORI/SORI checks; updates on summer programs, youth soccer and basketball, adult pickup basketball, and Wilde Rd fields.
• **Zoning Board of Appeals — July 13:** Public hearing on a variance application by Timothy Coughlan at 64 Walker Road; continued Parker Village 40B comprehensive permit hearing (continuance to August at the applicant's request); discussion of a sewer proposal and responses from the Oxbow Associates report; approval of June 1, 2026 minutes.
• **Council on Aging — July 13:** Approval of June minutes; planning for a September 2 barbecue; selecting a craft fair date; setting interview dates for a kitchen staff position; program planning.
• **Transportation Action Committee — July 13:** Grant updates for the Shirley Village Roadway Improvement Project and the Ayer-Shirley Middle School area; Route 225 road condition and tree discussion; school street signage and speed limit settings; MassDOT FY27 Round 1 applications.
• **Finance Committee — July 14:** Possible votes on year-end transfers; Town Administrator's report; School Budget Committee update; minutes approval.
• **Conservation Commission — July 14:** Public hearing on a Notice of Intent for a single-family house, barn/accessory dwelling unit, driveway, and septic system at 43 Longley Road within wetland buffer zones; continuance of a hearing for a home at 0 Leominster Road in a riverfront area; enforcement orders for properties at 82 and 84 Patterson Road, 132 Groton Road, and 119 Benjamin Road; accounts payable including MSMCP dues of $50, MACC dues of $415, and Maki Building Centers sign supplies of $548; a forest management grant of $4,700 received for the Pumpkin Brook Conservation Area bird-climate plan.
• **Select Board — July 14:** Appointment of Tracey Largey as Board of Health Administrator; appointment of Adrienne Andrews to the Conservation Commission; board reorganization vote; approval of a Host Community Agreement and a Settlement Agreement for Thrive Cannabis.
• **Planning Board — July 15:** Informal discussion of outdoor pickleball courts at 114 Lancaster Road/BoomX; discussion of Town Tree and Stonewall Bylaws with Conservation Members; continued discussion of the 2018 Master Plan update and board to-do list; review of legal ads from neighboring towns.
• **Affordable Housing Trust — July 20:** Review and potential approval of rental assistance applications; approval of previous meeting minutes.

Shirley boards set tax warrants, school contracts, and wetland enforcement on packed agendas

Shirley's town boards posted a busy stretch of agendas in late June and early July, covering tax commitments, school union contracts, wetland enforcement, and routine invoices. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these meetings, the items below reflect what was scheduled for discussion or action — not confirmed outcomes. Readers should treat the linked agendas as authoritative.

Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee — July 2

The committee's agenda called for votes on three new three-year collective bargaining agreements covering clerical, custodial, and paraprofessional staff for 2026–2029. The agenda also listed two large warrants for approval: AP Warrant 1180 totaling $1,096,630.71 (biweekly accounts payable) and Payroll Warrant 26 totaling $1,101,558.31 (biweekly payroll). Together those warrants exceed $2.2 million. The agenda included a public comment period and an executive session for personnel matters. No vote tallies are available because minutes have not been published.

Board of Assessors — June 25

The Board of Assessors was scheduled to approve several FY2027 preliminary tax commitments and warrants, including the Preliminary Real Estate Tax Commitment and Warrant, the Preliminary Personal Property Tax Commitment and Warrant, and the Preliminary CPA Surcharge Tax Commitment and Warrant. The agenda also included a FY2026 Supplemental Tax Warrant and Commitment Batch #2 and a review of solar exemption applications filed since the last meeting. These items set the groundwork for the town's next tax billing cycle.

Board of Health — June 23

The Board of Health agenda included payment votes for $11,163.66 to Geological Field Services and $48,275.31 to E. L. Harvey, totaling $59,438.97 in invoices. Members were also scheduled to consider variance requests for a single-family home on Leominster Road, review non-compliance at 19 Front Street (Unit A), and conduct a zoning review for 64 Walker Road regarding frontage and lot width. The agenda listed the appointment of Bryce York as Recycling Monitor.

Conservation Commission — June 23

The Conservation Commission agenda addressed enforcement orders for unauthorized wetland work at 119 Benjamin Road, 82 and 84 Patterson Road, and 132 Groton Road. A public hearing was scheduled for a proposed single-family home at 0 Leominster Road. The agenda also included a MECO utility pole maintenance notification at Patterson Road, a feasibility evaluation for Holden Road trailhead parking, and payments of $550 for ESRI GIS software and $215 for pest control at Longley Acres.

Planning Board — July 1

The Planning Board was set to discuss recommendations from the 2018 Master Plan update and outline the board's priorities and tasks for the next three years. Routine items included approval of June 17 meeting minutes and scheduling of a July 15 meeting.

Other meetings

• **Enhancing Shirley Committee (June 25):** Discussed Whiteley Park 4th of July planning, electrical repairs at Whiteley Park, Welcome Wagon packet printing costs, and fundraising updates.
• **Hazen Memorial Library Board of Trustees (June 30):** Conducted a second reading of the Meeting Spaces and Hotspot policies, reviewed the treasurer's report and director's report, and was scheduled to sign invoices.

Coming up

• **Historical Commission — July 6:** Public hearing and possible vote on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a primary suite addition and three-car garage at 18 Parker Road, plus approval of June 9, 2026 minutes.
• **Finance Committee — July 14:** Possible votes on year-end transfers, Town Administrator's report, and School Budget Committee update.

School contracts, tax warrants, and park projects top Shirley government agendas

The Ayer-Shirley Regional School Committee was scheduled to vote on three union contracts and approve more than $2.2 million in warrants at its July 2 meeting, while other town boards considered zoning variances, tax commitments, and park improvements.

School contracts and spending

The School Committee agenda for July 2 called for votes on three-year collective bargaining agreements for clerical, custodial, and paraprofessional staff covering 2026-2029. Members were also set to approve AP Warrant 1180 for $1,096,630.71 and Payroll Warrant 26 for $1,101,558.31, totaling $2,198,189.02 in biweekly payments. The meeting included a public comment session and then moved into executive session for personnel matters. Meeting minutes were not available at press time.

Board of Health actions

The Board of Health’s June 23 agenda listed payments of $11,163.66 to Geological Field Services and $48,275.31 to E. L. Harvey, together totaling $59,438.97 in invoices. Members were also set to appoint Bryce York as Recycling Monitor and review variance requests for a single-family home on Leominster Road, a non-compliance issue at 19 Front Street (Unit A), and a zoning review for frontage and lot width at 64 Walker Road. No votes were reported prior to deadline.

Conservation enforcement and Leominster Road hearing

The Conservation Commission on June 23 planned to address enforcement orders for unauthorized work in wetland areas at 119 Benjamin Road, 82 and 84 Patterson Road, and 132 Groton Road. The agenda also included a public hearing for a single-family home at 0 Leominster Road, a utility pole maintenance notification for Patterson Road, a trailhead parking feasibility evaluation for Holden Road, and payments of $550 for ESRI GIS software and $215 for pest control at Longley Acres.

Assessors preview FY27 tax bills

The Board of Assessors met June 25 to approve the FY2027 preliminary real estate and personal property tax commitments, as well as the Community Preservation Act surcharge warrant. The agenda also included a supplemental FY2026 tax warrant (Batch #2) and review of solar exemption applications filed since the last meeting. The board also discussed its mapping update and revaluation for the coming fiscal year.

Master plan update and park projects

The Planning Board on July 1 focused on recommendations from a 2018 Master Plan update and outlined a three-year action plan. Routine items included approval of June 17 minutes and scheduling of a July 15 meeting. Separately, the Enhancing Shirley Committee on June 25 planned for Whiteley Park’s Fourth of July activities, an electrical repair at the park, printing costs for Welcome Wagon packets, and fundraising progress.

Library board and other business

The Hazen Memorial Library Board of Trustees met June 30 to conduct a second reading of Meeting Spaces and Hotspot policies, review the treasurer’s report and director’s report on budget, building, personnel, and programs, and sign invoices.

Coming up

The Shirley Center Historic District Commission holds a public hearing July 6 on a Certificate of Appropriateness for a primary suite addition and three-car garage at 18 Parker Road. A vote on the application is expected same night.