The agenda focuses on planning for upcoming safety measures, including emergency drills and a potential lockdown drill for the municipal building. The committee plans to discuss the results of a panic button experiment, the status of Narcan for AED units, and upcoming CIRMA training classes. Additionally, the committee will address the appointment of new members, the possibility of adding an alternate member, and the approval of the meeting schedule for the following year.
Oct 14, 2026·Board meeting
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The Board discussed budget development plans for the upcoming year, including the process for observing departmental budget meetings. A proposed tax abatement ordinance for volunteer emergency personnel was reviewed. Several funding requests for specific positions and certifications were tabled for further consideration. The board received financial reports regarding budget status, revenue collections for sewer and water, and updates from the Selectmen on ongoing town projects. Additionally, the board approved the 2027 meeting schedule and authorized year-end financial transfers, noting that specific transfers exceeding a defined threshold would require town meeting approval.
Oct 7, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Sterling Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting Agenda
The meeting agenda covers various administrative and operational topics, including updates on the town's water filtration system, volunteer firefighter tax abatement, and staffing requests for a general office assistant, librarian certification, and EDC coordinator. Additional agenda items include discussions on water and sewer deficits, updates to town employee job descriptions, the retroactive approval of a grant administrator position, approval of the 2027 meeting schedule, approval of bills, and the treasurer's report.
Sep 16, 2026·Board meeting
Sterling Board of Selectmen Regular Meeting Minutes
The board discussed a request for financial assistance regarding librarian certification, reviewed procedures for the Road Resurfacing Capital Account, and formally supported the Adult Education and Family Literacy program. Updates were provided on a state grant for a water filtration system and the organization of a project team. Proposals were reviewed regarding a tax abatement program for volunteer firefighters and emergency personnel, as well as the need for additional administrative support in the Town Clerk’s office. The board also addressed significant deficits in water and sewer operations, discussed the creation of a separate water system budget, and mandated a review of all town employee job descriptions. Additionally, the board approved monthly invoices, reviewed the treasurer's report, and acknowledged reports on Industrial Park grant activities and Public Works staffing requirements.
