The Selectboard ratified an emergency executive session regarding litigation, received a presentation from the Health Director on domestic violence prevention, and issued a proclamation for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Personnel actions included approving employment agreements and appointments for the Police Department, increasing hours for Library staff, and addressing vacancies on commissions. The Board received an update on the elementary school building committee feasibility study and endorsed warrant articles for the upcoming Special Town Meeting. Additionally, the Board authorized multiple contracts and change orders for various infrastructure projects, including mill cleanup, erosion mitigation, playground improvements, sewer system upgrades, and appraisal services.
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The meeting included discussions on the Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation, personnel appointments for the Police Department, Library, and Park and Recreation Commission, and the execution of employment agreements. The Board discussed and approved contracts for owner's project management services at the Strathmore Mill, erosion mitigation work, playground improvements, and appraisal services. The Selectboard also addressed the feasibility study for the Sheffield and Hillcrest Elementary School project, reviewed departmental reports, and prepared for an upcoming Special Town Meeting.
Sep 23, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Montague Finance Committee Meeting Agenda And Minutes
The committee reviewed a variety of financial requests, including funding for prior year bills, airport operating deficits, grant deficit cleanups, and cemetery maintenance. Capital and general expense requests were discussed for municipal equipment, such as a floor scrubber and an infield groomer, as well as facility maintenance for the Unity Park playground. Additionally, the committee reviewed a proposal for an elementary school feasibility study, discussed financial investment policies, and considered the adoption of a Senior Tax Work Off Program. Administrative updates included a restructuring of the police department, strategic planning goals, and reorganization of committee leadership.
Sep 21, 2026·Board meeting agenda packet
Montague Selectboard Meeting
The meeting included a review of airport commission business, specifically the proposed financial oversight model for the Turners Falls Municipal Airport. The agenda covered planning for a Special Town Meeting, which includes articles for prior year bill payments, municipal airport operating deficits, grant deficit cleanups, cemetery maintenance, park equipment, and a school feasibility study. The Selectboard also discussed election business, administrative updates on various town projects, property surplus designations, and the authorization of a long-term lease for town-owned property.
