Town of Raynham

The board received reports from the Police and Fire Chiefs regarding monthly activities, incidents, and community engagement. Key actions included approving the hiring of part-time dispatchers and call firefighters, establishing a new process for off-boarding retirees, and tabling a revision to standing agenda language. Additionally, the board approved an employment agreement for a part-time temporary Human Resources Coordinator, a junk dealer's license, the renewal of injured-on-duty insurance, and various change orders for infrastructure and geotechnical projects. The board also reviewed the Town Administrator's report on grant applications and concluded with an executive session regarding personnel and collective bargaining strategy.

The board received reports from the Highway Superintendent regarding road projects, equipment maintenance, and the receipt of state grants. Appointments were made for the Council on Aging, the Southeastern Massachusetts Health Group, and the SRPEDD Commission, while the appointment for the Cable Advisory Committee was tabled. Public hearings were held to approve changes to an alcohol license and a pouring permit. The board approved amendments to special legislation concerning an alcohol license, an employment contract extension for the Adult Services Librarian, tag day requests, seasonal outdoor seating for a local business, and the rental of a farm stand. Furthermore, authorization was granted to enter into contract negotiations for HR and Health Director recruitment, fill a police officer position, and fill two dispatch positions. A resignation from the Health Director was accepted, and permission was granted for a community day event.

The Select Board discussed and voted to approve a two-year Memorandum of Agreement with the Raynham 911 Operators (Police Union). This agreement includes a 2% annual Cost-Of-Living Adjustment and provisions to merge the dispatch operations of the Police and Fire Departments.

The board conducted a reorganization of the Sewer Commission and appointed a new Chair and Vice Chair. The Sewer Superintendent provided an update on department operations, including new sewer connections, station maintenance, property complaints involving easement access, and the status of various infrastructure projects such as manhole lining, low-pressure system testing, and pavement milling and paving work. The board also reviewed the FY27 budget and interviewed two candidates for the Sewer Department Superintendent position, ultimately selecting Carly Brady for the role.

The board conducted its annual re-organization of officers, elected a new Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk, and received departmental reports from the Police and Fire Chiefs regarding monthly activities and incidents. Key agenda items included the approval of an updated ambulance fee schedule, the appointment of a new member to the Cultural Council, and the initiation of public hearings for a Verizon license renewal, a stockholder change for a restaurant, and a transfer of license ownership. Several non-union employment agreement extensions were approved, along with contracts for engineering services, a copier lease, and workers' compensation renewal. The board authorized temporary mobile home placements, issued one-day alcohol licenses, and accepted the layout of several streets as public ways. Finally, the board reviewed the upcoming Annual Town Meeting Warrant, which features an article proposing a financial gift to the local school district to reduce class sizes.