The Select Board discussed and moved to approve an intermunicipal agreement with the town of Georgetown to share an interim fire chief. The discussion centered on the operational logistics of the proposed trial period, emphasizing the maintenance of separate departments and local control. The board addressed concerns regarding the inclusion of language in the agreement that might imply a future permanent shared service model, while ultimately focusing on securing stable leadership for the fire department during the transition period.
Jul 8, 2026
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The committee held a reorganization session to elect a new chair, vice chair, and secretary for the upcoming fiscal year. A budgetary transfer of $2,500 from the health insurance line to the inspectional services budget was approved to cover costs related to alternate inspector services, mileage, and cell phone reimbursements. Discussions were held regarding the development of a formal policy for handling extended inspector absences. Plans for upcoming meetings were addressed, as well as new rules regarding open meeting laws and the potential for a joint meeting with the school board to discuss future budgeting needs.
Apr 27, 2026·Board meeting
Town of Groveland Annual Town Meeting
The meeting included preliminary motions to allow non-resident specialists to participate and to waive the public reading of warrant articles. The primary discussion focused on Article 2, which involved a proposal to place a town-owned wooded wetland parcel under a conservation restriction monitored by the Essex County Green Belt. Residents expressed concerns regarding property privacy, potential for future public access, and a perceived loss of local control over the land, while the Conservation Commission explained the proposal as a housekeeping measure for monitoring and protection. A motion was made to postpone consideration of the article indefinitely.
