Town of Warwick

The Warwick Selectboard meeting addressed several key issues, including Charter/Spectrum's service failures, Richmond Road auto/junkyard zoning violations, and ethics disclosures for Library Trustees. The board discussed strategies to support the School Committee's home rule petition and authorized the drafting of a letter to State legislatures. The Town Forest Committee's plans for red pines on Wendell Road/Hockanum Road were mentioned. Annual appointments were approved, with adjustments to the Town Forest Committee and Veteran's District Advisory Board Representative lists.

The Warwick Selectboard meeting addressed several key issues, including the approval of increased hourly pay rates for the Police Department and discussion of communication issues with the Highway Department regarding road projects and closures. The Finance Committee's approval of reserve fund transfers for various departments and a salary increase for the Fire Chief were also discussed. Other topics included zoning violations on Richmond Road, coordinator succession planning, school choice advocacy, and an ethics exemption for Don Matthews. The board also discussed reimbursements, culvert mapping, and a grant application for a bi-directional EV charger.

The meeting addressed Charter/Spectrum's service issues, with plans to engage Senator Comerford. The board discussed health insurance premium increases, reviewed the FY24 audit, and declared school clocks as surplus property. Succession planning for the Town Coordinator position was initiated. Updates included the school pavilion construction and regional planning board activities. Progress on Richmond Road zoning violations was reviewed. Appointments were made to the Council on Aging, and hiring authority was delegated for the After School Program. The board authorized signing the FY26 Solid Waste Disposal Contract and discussed highway commission requests. Fire Department updates included paramedic school progress, dry hydrant location, high call volume, and the new fire station project.

The Selectboard addressed several key issues, including efforts to ensure all residents are served by Spectrum/Charter, and a potential junkyard violation on a property in Town. The board discussed the possibility of the Town acquiring the First Parish Meeting House and creating a restricted trust for its maintenance. They also considered the adoption of a short-term rental tax. The board authorized the Chair to sign the DOER Green Communities Grant Contract and approved a decarbonization roadmap assistance grant. Additionally, they discussed the GMC firetruck and Highway Commission requests, including a performance review for Matthew Dorgan and issues with repair authorizations and holiday pay.

The meeting included a recommendation from the Highway Commission to increase the Highway Superintendent's salary, which was approved. An ethics exemption was approved for Gerry Whitney, the Transfer Station attendant, to contract with the Town for mowing services, including an increase in machine rental fees. The Board approved and signed an MOU with FRCOG for an energy planning assistance grant.