Kathryn M. Growney

The meeting included multiple public hearings regarding Stormwater Management Permits and Notices of Intent for residential subdivisions, energy storage systems, and culvert replacements. Administrative discussions covered a two-year extension for an Order of Conditions regarding Long Pond, information on a watershed protection program, guidance on aerator usage in waterbodies, and official warnings against disposing of snow into wetland resource areas.

The Commission discussed several development projects, including the Flint's Corner Development and an assisted living project at 84 Kendall Road, focusing on infrastructure requirements, flow capacities, and necessary agreements. Updates were provided on the Phase 2 Sewer Project, including connections and private agreements. The Commission reviewed Old Business, such as billing for ERUs at 130 Middlesex Road, the I/I program, future sewer phases for grant applications, and progress on the Asset Management Plan. New Business included a grant match application update. The Sewer Administrator provided reports on billing and a denied energy grant, while the Senior Foreman reported on paving work at Vesper, a sewer main break, and ongoing pump station maintenance.

The meeting was held as a Tri-Board session involving the Finance Committee, Select Board, and School Committee to review the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. Presentations were made regarding both the Town and School budget sides, detailing the planning process to achieve a balanced budget through specific reductions in service expenditures. Key budgetary drivers for the school department were identified, including utilities, transportation, special education, and salaries. Furthermore, discussions took place with state representatives and senators regarding legislative priorities, specifically the need to address the Chapter 70 funding formula and support for the circuit breaker.

The commission reviewed several public hearings regarding Notices of Intent, Minor and Major Stormwater Management Permits, and Abbreviated Notices of Resource Area Delineation for various residential and commercial property developments. Additional agenda items included site-specific project proposals such as culvert replacements, driveway construction, tree removal and maintenance, and retaining wall repairs within protected buffer zones. The administrative portion addressed enforcement orders regarding snow disposal, fee schedule revisions, dumpster relocation inquiries, coordination for upcoming trail day events, and updates on the local drought status.

The meeting included a tri-board session regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and school funding, a public hearing and subsequent approval for a Sunday entertainment license for Parlee Farms LLC, and a presentation on the Fire Station Building Committee progress including hard and soft cost estimates. Other key topics included the annual renewal of seasonal alcohol licenses, a discussion regarding the reduction of the Community Preservation Act surcharge, a review of the upcoming Town Meeting warrant, and departmental updates regarding town communications, hazard mitigation, and paper record digitization.