Louis M. Jutras

The agenda for the Select Board meeting included an Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions for negotiations with non-union personnel (Finance Director). The public comment period was scheduled, followed by a review of Municipal Operating Requests for several departments including Human Resources, Conservation Commission, Veterans, Parks & Recreation, DPW, Fire, DEI, and Library. Action items covered considering authorization to exceed the Snow and Ice Budget funding for FY2026, approval of the Police Chief Contract, voting to support FY2027 Municipal Capital Requests, approval of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, approval of a one-day entertainment application for a ribbon cutting event, renewal of two Class II licenses, and approval of the release of the Plymouth Rubber redevelopment performance bond. The meeting also included review of recent payroll and vendor warrants and approval of the prior meeting minutes from January 20, 2026.

The agenda for the meeting includes an Executive Session to review and determine approval of the Executive Session minutes from January 22, 2026, and to discuss collective bargaining and litigation strategy. The Open Session agenda features a Student Member Report highlighting Hansen School updates. The Superintendent's Report will cover District updates. New Business items include a vote on the 2026-2027 GMS Program of Studies, first readings for the FY27 Fee Schedule and details on a local financial assistance program, and votes on the 2026-2027 District Calendar and 2026-2028 School Start Times. The Consent Agenda covers approval of January 22, 2026, Open Session Minutes, payroll warrants, a significant donation for a playground, and approval for overnight travel for the DECA State Competition.

The agenda items for this meeting include discussions and potential votes on local upgrade variance requests for properties at 504 York St. (vertical separation) and 226 York St. (setback from foundation wall). Other topics cover a geothermal well at 55 Pecunit Street, an Animal Keeping License for three horses at 1015 Randolph Street pending inspection, and new Food Service licenses for Wonder and Dig 'N' Play Zone pending final inspection. The Board will also vote on or discuss changes to the fee structure for Farmers Markets & Hazardous Materials, review 2026 annual license renewals for various entities, and address Lifeguard Variance requests for two local hotels. A Public Health Nurse Update will cover trending flu cases and the adoption of the Massachusetts Recommended Child and Adolescent Immunization Schedule. Additionally, the Board will discuss the status of Kids Camp license eligibility following missed correction deadlines. The meeting concludes with a review and signature of vouchers, bills, and previous meeting minutes.

The agenda for the virtual Finance Committee meeting includes considering a vote on the Fiscal Year 2027 Revenue Forecast and providing a brief overview of the May 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, if available. The committee also plans to confirm the Liaison List and discuss and/or vote on the Policy on Minority Discussions. The minutes from July 9, 2025, are noted as pending.

The meeting agenda included an Executive Session for reviewing and determining the approval of minutes from the January 8, 2026, meeting and to discuss litigation strategy. Key discussion points in the Open Session included a report from a student member regarding Dean S. Luce School highlights, updates on the PACE screening process from the Pace Coordinator and Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, and District updates from the Superintendent. New Business items slated for discussion and vote included an update on the First Student Bus Contract, the second read and vote on the FY27 Budget, the second read of the 2026-2027 District Calendar, and a formative assessment by the Superintendent on mid-year progress toward District goals. The agenda also allocated time for Public Comment and a Consent Agenda covering Open Session minutes, warrant approvals from January 8, 15, and 22, 2026, and a scholarship approval.