James D. HawkinsBuilding Commissioner
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Town of Whately
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Town of Whately.
- Buyer type:
- City
- Location:
- South Deerfield, MA
- Country:
- US
Track open bid opportunities, contracts, public meetings, and key contacts for Town of Whately.
Key metrics and characteristics
Census ID
Government ID for mapping buyers across datasets.
166501
Population
Population size to gauge opportunity scale.
1,622
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Latest Budget Year
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Operating Budget
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Includes fiscal year calendars, procurement complexity scores, and strategic insights.
Board meetings and strategic plans from Town of Whately
The Selectboard held a public hearing regarding a reported dog incident, ultimately voting to dismiss the complaint. Key actions included approving the town's participation in the Mayors for Peace and New England Hibaku Tree Project, issuing a one-day special event permit for the Franklin County CROP Walk, and approving the appointment of a Senior Operator/Laborer. The board also reviewed election warrants, set local licensing fees for 2027, discussed funding options for Haydenville Road reconstruction easements, and received updates on the town's historical walking tour, housing committee projects, Senior Center budget deficits, and the regional Senior Center lease strategy. An executive session was convened to discuss personnel and contract negotiations.
The committee reviewed and recommended a new Classification and Compensation Policy, establishing criteria for work out of grade and performance evaluation benchmarks. Members also analyzed economic data regarding Consumer Price Index and Cost of Living Adjustments to form a recommendation for the fiscal year 2027 budget. Discussions concerning overtime policies and employee performance review processes were postponed pending further input, and the committee confirmed the existence of current exit evaluation procedures.
The committee held a reorganization session, electing a new Chair and Vice Chair. Discussions focused on establishing working groups to develop a new Classification and Compensation Policy and a Sick Leave Bank Policy. The committee also approved an amendment to the vacation carryover policy for part-time employees and reviewed and approved updated job descriptions for the Assistant Town Administrator and Community Development Administrator roles. Additionally, the committee discussed responsibilities and preparation for the upcoming fiscal year budget season.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Track Town of Whately meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.
Early signals from meeting minutes and plans
Vendor mentions and competitor tracking
Decision timeline from discussion to RFP
Public-sector contacts connected to Town of Whately.
Quotable insights from buyer leadership
