Bolton meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Bolton Select Board revokes liquor license; Planning Board reviews high school turf

The Select Board voted to revoke the all-alcohol liquor license for Daigneault's Liquor at 25 Forbush Mill Road, citing business discontinuance exceeding six months. The board also approved an amended entertainment license for Oak & Orchard and several other items at its Aug. 13 meeting.

Select Board

The board revoked the annual Section 15 All-Alcohol Liquor License for Daigneault's Liquor. It also approved an amended entertainment license for Oak & Orchard at 544 Wataquadock Hill Road to allow outdoor entertainment. Other actions included approving the Nashoba Valley Pride walking parade on Sept. 27, the 2026 Ride to Defeat ALS bike ride on Sept. 19, executing an amended license to The International Beverage Service Company LLC, signing the warrant for the Sept. 1 state primary, confirming Select Board and Town Administrator Goals for FY27, and approving bills/payroll warrants W27-03.

Planning Board

The Planning Board met remotely Aug. 12 to review a plan amendment for 12 Green Road, which would add synthetic turf and athletic field lighting to Nashoba Regional High School. The board also discussed the Forbush Mill zoning bylaw and reviewed meeting minutes. No votes were listed on the agenda.

Conservation Commission

At its Aug. 18 remote meeting, the Conservation Commission reviewed requests for determinations of applicability, including roadway resurfacing by the DPW, trail rerouting at Vaughn Hills Conservation Area, and removal of nine trees near Little Pond at Camp Resolute. The commission also planned to vote on dog rules at Bowers Springs Conservation Area and a certificate of compliance for a house addition at 91 Green Road.

Public Ways Safety Committee

The committee met Aug. 12 to discuss 25 mph speed limit signs, a school speed zone at the high school, speed limit signs on Golden Run, traffic enforcement on Still River and Forbush Mill Roads, speed cameras, sign inventory and replacement, brush overgrowth, and a meeting attendance policy. No votes or decisions were listed.

Transfer Station Committee

The committee met Aug. 10 to discuss a new attendance policy, a new approach to stickers, fines for missing stickers, the camera bid process, recycling education, and signage proposals. The virtual sticker demo was no longer necessary.

Council on Aging

The Council on Aging met Aug. 11 to approve July minutes, review the financial report, and receive an update on Friends of the Bolton Senior Center programs and outreach.

Town Building Task Force

The task force held a routine working meeting Aug. 13, including a discussion with Randy Q and A, feedback from subcommittee groups, setting the meeting schedule, and approving minutes.

Law Committee

The Law Committee met remotely Aug. 13 and entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy for two court cases: Federal Land Court Case 19 TL 001139 and Worcester Superior Court Civil Action No. 2585CV01394. The committee also voted to approve minutes from a previous meeting.

Board of Registrars

The Board of Registrars met Aug. 19 to test voting equipment. Members marked and manually tallied test ballots, ran them through the DS200 tabulator, and compared results. They also approved sending information to the state and website.

Coming up

• **Cultural Council** – Aug. 24, 2026: Set FY27 grant guidelines, deadlines, and council roles.
• **Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee** – Aug. 25, 2026: Review tax relief applications and consider adding a donation request to real estate tax bills.
• **Select Board** – Aug. 25, 2026: Vote on executing an easement deed with Chiodo, L.L.C. for bridge, guardrail, and temporary easements on Forbush Mill Road.
• **Housing Production Plan Committee** – Aug. 25, 2026: Review website edits, survey status, and housing toolkit programs, policy, and financing.

Bolton Select Board revokes liquor license, approves outdoor entertainment

The Bolton Select Board voted Aug. 13 to revoke the all-alcohol liquor license for Daigneault's Liquor at 25 Forbush Mill Rd, citing business discontinuance exceeding six months. The board also approved an amended entertainment license for Oak & Orchard at 544 Wataquadock Hill Road to allow outdoor entertainment, and approved several event permits and other administrative items.

Select Board actions

The board's decisions, taken from official minutes, included:

• Revocation of the annual Section 15 All-Alcohol Liquor License for Daigneault's Liquor.
• Approval of an amended entertainment license for Oak & Orchard.
• Approval of the Nashoba Valley Pride walking parade on Sept. 27.
• Approval of the 2026 Ride to Defeat ALS bike ride on Sept. 19.
• A vote to execute an amended license to The International Beverage Service Company LLC.
• A vote to sign the warrant for the 2026 State Primary (Sept. 1, 2026).
• Confirmation of Select Board and Town Administrator Goals for FY27.
• Approval of bills/payroll warrants W27-03.

No vote tallies were provided in the minutes.

Other recent meetings

Several other boards met over the past two weeks, but their agendas were published without minutes, meaning no decisions were reported.

• **Planning Board (Aug. 12):** Reviewed a plan amendment for synthetic turf and athletic field lighting at Nashoba Regional High School, 12 Green Road, and discussed the Forbush Mill zoning bylaw.
• **Conservation Commission (Aug. 4):** Discussed herbicide treatment at 220 Berlin Road and voted to authorize a letter on DEP Regulations 1.5 Revisions. Also reviewed enforcement orders and trail stewardship projects.
• **Parks and Recreation Commission (Aug. 6):** Discussed upcoming events, including a Sept. 27 Nashoba Pride reapproval, a $150 registration for MRPA, and an Aug. 21 concert.
• **Transfer Station Committee (Aug. 10):** Discussed sticker policy, fines for missing stickers, a camera bid process, and signage proposals.
• **Public Ways Safety Committee (Aug. 12):** Discussed speed limit signs, a school speed zone, speed cameras, and traffic enforcement on Still River and Forbush Mill Roads.
• **Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (Aug. 4):** Reviewed four 2026 fund applications and considered revising application questions.
• **Council on Aging (Aug. 11):** Approved July minutes and received an update from Friends of the Bolton Senior Center.
• **Law Committee (Aug. 13):** Entered executive session to discuss litigation strategy for two court cases.
• **Town Building Task Force (Aug. 13):** Held a routine working meeting with no major decisions.

Coming up

• **Conservation Commission (Aug. 18):** Will review road resurfacing, trail reroutes, tree removal at Camp Resolute, and vote on dog rules at Bowers Springs and herbicide use at 220 Berlin Road.
• **Board of Registrars (Aug. 19):** Will test voting equipment for the upcoming primary.
• **Cultural Council (Aug. 24):** Will set FY27 grant guidelines and assign member roles.
• **Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (Aug. 25):** Will review tax relief applications and discuss adding a donation request to real estate tax bills.

Bolton boards set agendas for variance, herbicide, and tax relief; no decisions made

No decisions were made at Bolton town meetings in the past two weeks, as all six recent meetings were agenda-only with minutes not yet published. The most consequential item on the table was a variance request to create a buildable lot at 0 Mill Pond Road, which would allow a single-family home on a property that currently does not meet lot area requirements.

Land use: Variance request at 0 Mill Pond Road

The Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing on July 27 for Fitzwilliam, LLC regarding the property at 0 Mill Pond Road (Map 02.D, Block 0000 Lot 135). The board considered a variance from lot area requirements for a single-family home, as well as an administrative appeal from a Building Commissioner determination. The agenda also included notification of MGL 40A changes to variance criteria for residential uses. No vote was taken; the matter remains open.

Conservation and environment

The Conservation Commission met on August 4 to discuss a request to add herbicide treatment to a wetland restoration area at 220 Berlin Road (Map 3.C, Parcel 77). The commission also voted to authorize the Conservation Agent to issue a letter regarding new DEP Regulations 1.5 Revisions. Enforcement order updates were listed for properties at 11 Nourse Rd, 715 Main Street, 30 Nourse Road, 146 Hudson Road, 100 East End Road, and Century Mill Estates. Trail stewardship projects at Vaughn Hill Woodside Drive Trailhead, Bowers Spring Flanagan Road Trail Head, and Welch Pond were discussed, along with a Taking Back Nature Program for children under age 5.

Economic development and community

The Economic Development Committee met on July 30 to discuss its mission, organizational structure, and goals related to the Master Plan. The agenda included a possible fall event called Backyard Bolton, a business inventory, and a budget for Welcome to Bolton folders. No decisions were recorded.

Senior services and taxation

The Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (EDTFC) met on August 4 to review four 2026 fund applications (Applicants #1–#4) for notarization and completeness. Members discussed new meeting attendance rules and considered revising application questions to remove intrusive financial details. The committee also heard citizen and town employee input. No votes were taken.

Parks and recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission met on August 6 to review recent concert activity and plan future events. The agenda included reapproval of Nashoba Pride for a new date of 9/27/26, a $150 registration for MRPA, discussion of an August 21 concert, planning for a September Mahjong event, and coordination of the 250th celebration during the concert. No decisions were recorded.

Town buildings task force

The Town Buildings Task Force met on July 30 to discuss its work plan and team creation. Members reviewed questions for Randy and planned a meeting schedule focused on public engagement. No decisions were made.

Coming up

• **Council on Aging** – August 11, 2026: Approve July minutes, review financial report, and receive an update on Friends of the Bolton Senior Center (FOBS) outreach and programs.
• **Law Committee** – August 13, 2026: Remote meeting; will enter executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Federal Land Court Case 19 TL 001139 and Worcester Superior Court Civil Action No. 2585CV01394. The public can observe via Zoom but will be placed in a waiting room during the executive session. The committee will also vote to approve minutes from a previous meeting.

Bolton Planning Board Scheduled to Vote on $8,790 in Chapter 53G Fund Releases

The Bolton Planning Board was scheduled to vote on releasing $8,790 in remaining Chapter 53G funds across several driveway and site plan projects at its July 22 remote meeting — the largest dollar item on a busy two-week calendar of town meetings. All recent meetings listed below are agenda-only; minutes have not yet been published, so outcomes of scheduled votes and hearings are not yet confirmed.

Planning Board — Chapter 53G Funds and Zoning Bylaw Review

The Planning Board's July 22 agenda included votes to release remaining Chapter 53G funds tied to several projects:

• $3,195 for a withdrawn common driveway at 25 Forbush Mill Road
• $1,810 for a common driveway and FOSPRD at 649 Main Street
• $675 for a withdrawn common driveway/backland lot at 21 Century Mill Road
• $110 for site plan/special permit environmental pools at 357 Main Street
• $3,000 for the Slade common driveway at 62 S. Bolton Road (agenda noted "no action taken")

The board was also scheduled to review proposed changes to the Forbush Mill Zoning Bylaw and Chapter 40A regarding use variances for housing, consider a revised driveway application, and approve minutes from previous meetings.

Conservation Commission — Wetlands, Permits, and Enforcement

The Conservation Commission's July 21 agenda included a request for determination of applicability for invasive buckthorn removal at Taggart Forestland, and a similar request for a softball batting cage installation at 20 Wattaquadock Hill Road. The commission was also scheduled to review a partial certificate of compliance for a culvert replacement at 0 Berlin Road (DEP File #112-0737) and a certificate of compliance for a single-family home at 158–160 Still River Road (DEP File #112-0740). Enforcement order updates were listed for 11 Nourse Rd, 715 Main St, 30 Nourse Rd, 146 Hudson Rd, 100 East End Rd, and Century Mill Estates.

Board of Appeals — Mill Pond Road Variance Hearing

The Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled a July 27 public hearing for Fitzwilliam, LLC regarding 0 Mill Pond Road (Map 02.D, Block 0000, Lot 135). The agenda included a variance request from lot area requirements to create a buildable lot for a single-family home, an administrative appeal from a Building Commissioner determination, and notification of MGL Chapter 40A changes to variance criteria for residential uses.

Other Committees at Work

The Agricultural Commission met July 20 to welcome new members Amber and Olivia, plan for the August Bolton Fair, review Master Plan responsibilities, and discuss its Facebook page and website presence.

The Housing Production Plan Committee met July 21 to review community engagement efforts to date, recap the "Backyard Bolton" initiative, discuss a draft survey for distribution, and review the project website and Bolton's "Housing Toolkit."

The Economic Development Committee met July 30 to discuss a possible Backyard Bolton fall event, a business inventory, a budget for "Welcome to Bolton" folders, EDC goals addressing the Master Plan, and organizational structure.

The Town Buildings Task Force met July 30 to discuss its work plan, team creation, questions for Randy, and a meeting schedule focused on public engagement.

Coming Up

• **Aug. 4 — Conservation Commission:** Discussion of herbicide treatment protocol at 220 Berlin Road (Map 3.C, Parcel 77); vote to authorize the Conservation Agent to issue a letter on DEP Regulations 1.5 Revisions; enforcement order updates for multiple properties; trail stewardship projects at Vaughn Hill Woodside Drive Trailhead, Bowers Spring Flanagan Road Trail Head, and Welch Pond; and discussion of a "Taking Back Nature" program for children under age 5.
• **Aug. 4 — Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee:** Review of four 2026 fund applications for notarization and completeness, new meeting attendance rules, and possible revisions to application questions to remove intrusive financial details.
• **Aug. 11 — Council on Aging:** Approval of July 2026 minutes, financial report review, and a Friends of the Bolton Senior Center (FOBS) outreach and program update.
• **Aug. 13 — Law Committee:** Executive session to discuss litigation strategy for Federal Land Court Case 19 TL 001139 and Worcester Superior Court Civil Action No. 2585CV01394; vote to approve minutes.

Bolton Advisory Committee approves budget transfers to cover Snow & Ice deficit; boards set liquor licenses, appointments

The Bolton Advisory Committee unanimously approved end-of-year budget transfers to cover a deficit in the Snow & Ice fund and other line items on July 14, 2026, voting 4-0. The committee also approved transfer requests for Legal Services, accountant outsourcing, and the Registrar's Budget on the same 4-0 vote.

Advisory Committee — July 7 and July 14

On July 7, the Advisory Committee met virtually and introduced new member Edward Naroian. The committee approved transfer requests for water, town buildings, and legal services in a 5-0 vote.

On July 14, the committee approved minutes from June 9 (1-0-3, with three abstentions) and July 7 (4-0). It authorized the Advisory Chair to review and approve the July 14 meeting minutes (4-0).

Select Board — July 16

The Select Board's July 16 agenda includes appointments, license votes, and a public hearing. Items listed on the agenda:

• Appointment of Christopher Beckman as Assistant Building Inspector, through 6/30/2027.
• Issue of a Common Victualer License to New City Microcreamery Bolton at 125 Still River Road.
• Issue of an amended liquor license to Bolton Bean Inc. at 626 Main Street.
• Public hearing on The International Beverage Company LLC's request to allow liquor sales 10 am–noon on Sundays at 159 Ballville Road.
• Vote to add $100 longevity pay to seven employees with more than 20 years of service.

The agenda also lists an executive session on a personnel complaint. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

Conservation Commission — July 7

The Conservation Commission agenda included a public hearing and vote on a Notice of Intent for after-the-fact work at 30 Nourse Road, involving unpermitted shoreline work and stone wall reconstruction. Other items: a Request for Determination of Applicability for a batting cage at 20 Wattaquadock Hill Road, certificates of compliance for stream crossings at 12 Forbush Mill Road and 0 Berlin Road, and enforcement order updates for maintenance mowing at 11 Nourse Rd, 715 Main Street, and other sites. Minutes have not yet been published.

Board of Health — July 14

The Board of Health's working session covered septic, water, and housing matters, including:

• Septic discussion for 711 Main Street regarding a deck over a pump chamber.
• Water filter discharge relocation at 123 Sugar Road.
• Housing code violations at 19 Bare Hill Road.
• Review of drought conditions and Beaver Solutions maintenance plan renewal.
• Payment of NABH bills totaling $10,896.54 for environmental and nursing services.

Minutes have not yet been published.

Other meetings

• **Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee (July 7):** Agenda included revising the tax relief application to use less intrusive questions, clarifying whether "savings" includes illiquid assets, removing requests for account numbers, and reviewing four applicants for tax relief. Minutes not yet published.
• **Public Ways Safety Committee (July 8):** Discussed a meeting with Police Chief Murphy, a sign inventory and replacement, and brush overgrowth. Minutes not yet published.
• **Historical Commission (July 8):** Discussed FY27 commission assignments, FY26 final expenses review, and a debrief of the first Town Building Committee meeting. No public hearings or specific financial items listed.
• **Town Building Task Force (July 9):** Procedural meeting covering information from the Town Administrator, member expertise, meeting schedule, and approval of prior minutes. No votes scheduled.
• **Transfer Station Committee (July 13):** Agenda noted the Select Board's action raising the free bag program eligibility age to 65 and older, which remains in effect for seniors. Also listed: revenue and expense questions with Treasurer Randy Heglin and Leslie Caisse, camera bid process update, and discussion of Transfer Station fines.
• **Board of Assessors (July 14):** Agenda included approving June 23 minutes, signing Chapter Land renewal forms, and appointing Assistant Assessor Kelly Garlock to a one-year term (July 14, 2026 – June 30, 2027).
• **Council on Aging (July 14):** Listed approval of June 2026 minutes, a financial report, FOBS update, outreach/program report, and director's report.

Coming up

• **Agricultural Commission — July 20:** Welcoming new members Amber and Olivia, planning for the Bolton Fair in August, review of Master Plan responsibilities, and discussion of the commission's Facebook page and website presence.
• **Conservation Commission — July 21:** Public hearing items include invasive buckthorn removal at Taggart Forestland, a softball batting cage at 20 Wattaquadock Hill Road, compliance certificates for a culvert replacement at 0 Berlin Road (DEP File #112-0737) and a single-family home at 158–160 Still River Road (DEP File #112-0740), and enforcement order updates for multiple properties.
• **Housing Production Plan Committee — July 21:** Review of community engagement to date, recap of the "Backyard Bolton" initiative, discussion of a draft survey and distribution, and review of the project website and Bolton's "Housing Toolkit."

Bolton Meeting Roundup: Free Bag Program Age Raised to 65+, Conservation Hearing Set for Nourse Road Work

Bolton's Select Board has raised the eligibility age for the Transfer Station's free bag program to 65 and older, a change now in effect for seniors. The action is noted in the upcoming Transfer Station Committee agenda for July 13. Most other recent committee meetings were agenda-only sessions with minutes not yet published, so outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Conservation Commission: Public Hearing on Unpermitted Work at 30 Nourse Road

The Conservation Commission's July 7 agenda included a public hearing and vote on a Notice of Intent for after-the-fact work at 30 Nourse Road, covering unpermitted shoreline work and stone wall reconstruction. The commission also planned to review a Request for Determination of Applicability for a batting cage at 20 Wattaquadock Hill Road, certificates of compliance for stream crossings at 12 Forbush Mill Road and 0 Berlin Road, and enforcement order updates for maintenance mowing at 11 Nourse Rd, 715 Main Street, and other sites. Minutes have not yet been published, so votes are not confirmed.

Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee: Application Revisions and Four Applicant Reviews

The EDTFC met July 7 to discuss revising its tax relief application form. Proposed changes include replacing questions about "Occupations and Salary" with "Amount received from family," clarifying whether "Savings" includes illiquid assets such as a house or vehicle, and removing requests for account numbers in favor of asking only for balances. The committee also planned to review four specific applicants for tax relief and discuss the total funds raised to date. The agenda included renewal of all committee members' terms. Minutes are not yet published.

Parks and Recreation Commission: Eagle Scout Project, Camp Scholarships, Robotics Funding

The July 2 agenda listed approvals for an Eagle Scout project at Forbush by Nick Constanza, scholarships for refugees for camp, and funding for a Robotics team for camp. The commission also planned to discuss an email from Nashoba Youth Field Hockey and the 250th celebration during a concert. Minutes are not yet published, so approvals are not confirmed.

Advisory Committee: Transfer Requests and New Members

The Advisory Committee met July 7 to welcome new members, discuss transfer requests, and approve minutes. No specific financial details were listed. A separate July 2 meeting under the same body covered similar procedural items. Minutes are not yet published.

Public Ways Safety Committee: Signs, Brush, Police Chief Meeting

The July 8 agenda included a review of a meeting with Police Chief Murphy, a sign inventory and replacement discussion, and brush overgrowth issues. Minutes from June 10 were slated for approval. Outcomes are not yet confirmed.

Historical Commission and Town Building Task Force: Administrative Sessions

The Historical Commission met July 8 to assign commissions for FY27, review FY26 final expenses, and debrief the first meeting of the Town Building Committee. The Town Building Task Force met July 9 to discuss information from the Town Administrator, share member expertise, and set a meeting schedule. No votes or decisions were scheduled for the Task Force.

Agricultural Commission: Officers, Web Presence, Master Plan

The June 29 agenda included election of officers, new member introductions, updates to the commission's Facebook page and website, and next steps for Master Plan responsibilities. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming Up

• **July 13 — Transfer Station Committee:** Revenue and expense questions with Treasurer Randy Heglin and Leslie Caisse, camera bid updates, and discussion of Transfer Station fines. The Select Board's action raising the free bag program age to 65+ will be noted.
• **July 14 — Board of Assessors:** Appointment of Assistant Assessor Kelly Garlock to a one-year term (July 14, 2026 – June 30, 2027) and signing of Chapter Land renewal forms.
• **July 14 — Advisory Committee and Select Board:** Joint session to review and approve end-of-year items, with the Select Board attending via Zoom.
• **July 14 — Board of Health:** Working session covering septic discussion at 711 Main Street, water filter discharge relocation at 123 Sugar Road, housing code violations at 19 Bare Hill Road, drought conditions, Beaver Solutions maintenance plan renewal, and payment of NABH bills totaling $10,896.54.
• **July 14 — Council on Aging:** Review of June 2026 minutes, financial report, FOBS update, and outreach/program reports.

Bolton boards weigh lot creation, camp funding, and tax relief revisions in busy week

Bolton's boards and committees covered ground from zoning variances to camp scholarships during the last two weeks, though minutes have not yet been published for any of the recent meetings, so final outcomes are not confirmed. The most consequential items on the agendas involved land use and municipal spending.

Board of Appeals — Mill Pond Road variance and $1,668.05 peer review release

The Board of Appeals was scheduled June 22 to hold a public hearing on an administrative appeal and variance request from Fitzwilliam LLC to create a buildable lot on Mill Pond Road for a single-family home. The agenda also included releasing $1,668.05 from a Chapter 53G account for peer review of Bolton Manor Craftsman Village on Sugar Road, discussion of proposed 2026 zoning bylaw amendments, and approval of April 13, 2026 meeting minutes.

Planning Board — Forbush Mill Road lot and Chapter 61A status

The Planning Board was set June 24 to review creation of a single residential lot on Forbush Mill Road (Map 0005.A, Parcel 0008) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, receive a status update on a request for release of Chapter 61A land at the Sargent Property, and review April 8, 2026 minutes.

Parks and Recreation — Eagle Scout project, camp scholarships, Robotics funding

The Parks and Recreation Commission agenda for July 2 included approving an Eagle Scout project at Forbush by Nick Constanza, scholarships for refugees for camp, and funding for a Robotics team. The commission was also scheduled to discuss an email from Nashoba Youth Field Hockey and plan a 250th celebration during a concert.

Tax relief committee weighs less intrusive application questions

The Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee was scheduled July 3 to discuss revising its application form — replacing questions about "Occupations and Salary" with "Amount received from family," clarifying whether "Savings" includes illiquid assets like a house or vehicle, and removing requests for account numbers in favor of asking only for balances. The agenda also included reviewing four specific applicants and discussing total funds raised to date. The meeting body was listed as "TEST ONLY" in the source data, so the status of this item is uncertain.

Other meetings

• **Board of Assessors** (June 23): Scheduled to approve March 24, 2026 minutes, review and sign Chapter Land renewal forms, and hold executive sessions on an exemption denial and assistant assessor matters.
• **Police Chief Search Committee** (June 23): Procedural meeting to accept past minutes and authorize the chair to accept minutes from this meeting.
• **Town Building Task Force** (June 25): First organizational meeting to elect officers, review charge and scope, and receive an overview of existing conditions for town buildings. No decisions or recommendations were planned.
• **Agricultural Commission** (June 29): Scheduled to elect officers, welcome new members, discuss Facebook and website updates, and outline Master Plan next steps.
• **Advisory Committee** (July 2): Listed under body "TEST ONLY"; agenda included welcoming a new member, transfer requests with no details provided, and minutes approval.

Coming up

• **July 7 — Conservation Commission**: Public hearing and vote on a Notice of Intent for after-the-fact unpermitted shoreline work and stone wall reconstruction at 30 Nourse Road; also a Request for Determination of Applicability for a batting cage at 20 Wattaquadock Hill Road, certificates of compliance for stream crossings at 12 Forbush Mill Road and 0 Berlin Road, and enforcement order updates for mowing at 11 Nourse Rd, 715 Main Street, and other sites.
• **July 7 — Advisory Committee**: New member welcome, transfer requests, and minutes approval.
• **July 7 — Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee**: Application revisions, four applicant reviews, citizen and town employee input, and renewal of all committee members' terms.
• **July 8 — Public Ways Safety Committee**: Review of meeting with Police Chief Murphy, sign inventory and replacement, and brush overgrowth discussion.

Conservation Commission to Vote on Unpermitted Shoreline Work as Boards Tackle Land Use, Tax Relief

Town boards have continued to process land-use requests, funding items, and internal procedural matters over the past two weeks, though no final decisions were published as minutes from recent meetings remain pending. The most consequential action on the immediate horizon is a scheduled vote next week by the Conservation Commission on an after-the-fact Notice of Intent for unpermitted work at 30 Nourse Road.

Land use and appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals convened on June 22 for a public hearing on an administrative appeal and variance request from Fitzwilliam LLC to create a buildable lot on Mill Pond Road for a single-family home. The board also considered releasing $1,668.05 from a Chapter 53G account to fund peer review of the Bolton Manor Craftsman Village project on Sugar Road and discussed proposed 2026 zoning bylaw amendments. No decision was immediately available.

On June 24, the Planning Board reviewed a proposal to create a single residential lot on Forbush Mill Road for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The board also received an update on a request to release Chapter 61A land at the Sargent property.

Conservation and enforcement

The Conservation Commission’s July 7 meeting agenda includes a public hearing and vote on a Notice of Intent for after-the-fact work at 30 Nourse Road, where unpermitted shoreline activity and stone wall reconstruction were reported. The commission will also consider a Request for Determination of Applicability for a batting cage at 20 Wattaquadock Hill Road, requests for certificates of compliance for stream crossings at 12 Forbush Mill Road and 0 Berlin Road, and an enforcement order update for maintenance mowing at several locations including 11 Nourse Road and 715 Main Street.

Taxes and financial relief

The Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee met on July 3 and is scheduled to meet again July 7. The committee is reviewing its application form to replace questions about occupations and salary with less intrusive inquiries about family support, clarifying whether savings include illiquid assets, and removing requests for account numbers. The committee reviewed four applicants in the recent meeting and will review those same applicants again next week. The fundraising total was also discussed, though no figure was disclosed in the agenda.

Parks and recreation

The Parks and Recreation Commission on July 2 discussed approving an Eagle Scout project at Forbush by Nick Constanza, scholarships for refugees to attend camp, and funding for a Robotics team at camp. The commission also began planning the 250th celebration during a concert and reviewed an email from Nashoba Youth Field Hockey.

Other recent meetings

The Town Building Task Force held its first organizational meeting June 25 to elect officers, review its charge, and receive an overview of existing conditions of town buildings. No decisions or recommendations were made. The Agricultural Commission met June 29 to elect officers, welcome new members, discuss updating its Facebook page and website, and outline next steps for Master Plan responsibilities. The Board of Assessors met June 23 to review and sign Chapter Land renewal forms and held an executive session on an exemption denial and assistant assessor matters.

Coming up

• **July 7:** Conservation Commission, 7 p.m. — Vote on after-the-fact filing at 30 Nourse Road; Request for Determination for batting cage at 20 Wattaquadock Hill Road.
• **July 7:** Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund Committee, time TBA — Review of four tax relief applicants and application revisions.
• **July 7:** Advisory Committee, time TBA — Transfer requests and new member welcome.
• **July 8:** Public Ways Safety Committee, time TBA — Meeting with Police Chief Murphy, sign inventory, brush overgrowth.