Marisa Medeiros

The board meeting focused on several key items of new business. The agenda included a review of the Annual Town Meeting warrant with the Moderator and Town Clerk. Additionally, the board voted on the approval of a Chapter 90 project for line striping on various town streets and addressed a monetary amount correction for a previous motion regarding a prior board meeting.

The committee meeting agenda included the call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, and a discussion regarding the Open Space Plan.

The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters, collective bargaining strategies, and legal agreements. New business items cover a client advisory on clean energy infrastructure, potential bylaw revisions regarding cryptocurrency ATMs and town annual reports, technical assistance for an open space and recreation plan, and appointments to a transportation planning group. Further actions involve personnel appointments, the issuance of a junk dealers license, and approvals for road infrastructure projects and reimbursements. A public hearing is also scheduled regarding a pole installation on Providence Street.

The committee reviewed the outcome of the Valentine Cookie Class, including attendee feedback and reimbursement processes. Significant planning was conducted for the upcoming Easter Egg Hunt, including a date change and coordination of logistics such as portable toilets, signage, and vendor outreach. Discussions were held regarding future events like the 250th anniversary celebration and the Meadows Birthday event, specifically covering operational details, flavor offerings, and promotional contests. The committee also noted the completion of mandatory ethics training and brainstormed future concepts such as a Halloween costume swap.

The meeting includes discussions regarding the Fire Chief position and the Spring 2026 Town Meeting Warrant draft. Additional action items involve the approval of a Junk Dealer's license for Mendes Antiques, as well as the rescission and subsequent approval of One Day Beano licenses for the Holy Ghost Brotherhood of Charity.