Town of Wendell Selectboard Selectboard Meeting Minutes
The Selectboard discussed and approved an increase in the Fire Chief's life insurance benefit. The board also voted to join the Mayors for Peace organization. A report on the Wendell-Erving Bridge inspection was provided, noting completion. The board reviewed progress on the Town Hall project, including mold remediation and bathroom repairs, and considered applying for a feasibility study grant for Town buildings. Security measures, specifically the removal of poison bait traps and the purchase of a digital lockbox, were addressed. The board also discussed the logistics of removing a large log pile and preparations for an upcoming Parking Forum. Additionally, the Money Managers meeting covered plans for new heating fuel tanks at the Highway/Fire barn.
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Town of Wendell Selectboard Selectboard Meeting Minutes
The board discussed several administrative and community items, including approving a request to use the Town Common for a wedding ceremony and handling parking concerns. A pole hearing for National Grid and Verizon was conducted and approved. The board authorized a five-year lease agreement for a new Highway Department truck and received updates on bridge repairs and the CodeRED system. Discussions were held regarding mowing schedules for town lawns, establishing protocols for upcoming employee evaluations, and a proposed protest hike that may impact the Town Common. The board also reviewed the status of the Smallpox Cemetery, discussed rental agreements, and addressed ongoing issues related to a log pile on Montague Road.
Jun 3, 2026·Board meeting
Town of Wendell Selectboard Selectboard Meeting Minutes
The board discussed several topics, including updates on a wood pile at Montague Road, improvements to the CodeRED alert system, and the use of Facebook for town-wide announcements. Plans for Old Home Day, including the selection of the Citizen of the Year and recruiting volunteers, were reviewed. Administrative actions included a transfer of funds for clerk salaries, the outsourcing of procurement to the Franklin Regional Council of Governments, and a transition to a new payroll service. Additionally, the board addressed the vacancy left by a member's resignation and reviewed and approved updates to the Selectboard rules of procedure.
May 20, 2026·Board meeting
Town of Wendell Selectboard Selectboard Meeting Minutes
The meeting included discussions on town meeting logistics, updates on the CodeRED emergency alert system, and approval of a CDBG extension request to complete housing and rehabilitation projects. The Board addressed the removal of a large log pile on town-owned property, reviewed a request regarding a Right of First Refusal for a land parcel, and approved appropriation transfers for custodial hours and the Wood Bank. Additionally, the Board engaged in a discussion regarding current town emergency preparedness and response protocols, including the coordination of tabletop exercises and existing climate resilience projects.
