Municipal Meeting Recaps
Planning Board extends Veritas decision deadline to April 18
The Planning Board meeting began with a continued Public Hearing on the site plans for Veritas Christian Academy located on 164–172 Cochituate Road with updated site plans and a peer…
BoPW plans resident survey on MWRA pump station building design
The board started with a discussion on what design details were needed for the pump station building on the MWRA easement by the Hultman Aqueduct. Tom Holder, DPW director, provided…
ZBA votes to keep co-sponsoring Article 20 pickup window overlay
The Zoning Board of Appeals on March 25 voted unanimously to continue its co-sponsorship of the proposed Article 20, Restaurant Pickup Window Overlay District, following a detailed review of the…
Board of Assessors OKs $22,083.64 motor vehicle excise commitment
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Commitment The board approved the seventh commitment for motor vehicle and trailer excise taxes for calendar year 2024, totaling $22,083.64, based on a total valuation of…
ELVIS Committee reviews remote participation bills, Town Meeting setup
ELVIS Chair Bernstein provided updates on discussions on the status of remote participation implementation. The committee discussed the ongoing debate between allowing remote participation in open town meetings versus public…
FinCom finalizes Town Meeting report; debt well below 10% threshold
The Finance Committee met on March 3 to finalize its report for the 2025 Annual Town Meeting which includes recommendations on the operating and capital budgets. Budget Analysis and Free…
Historical Commission wants talks with town manager on rail trail funds
House Plaque Project Bradford Carver reported difficulties in maintaining an accurate record of historic homes with plaques. He agreed to compile and digitize a uniform list. Gardner-Westcott emphasized the need…
Select Board supports energy revolving fund with $50,000 FY26 limit
Article T: Amendment to Town Code Chapter 19 The board voted unanimously to support Article T, which amends sections of the town finances code, including 19.2: Budget and capital improvement…
ConCom reviews tree removal rules; aims for final approval in May
ConCom discussed a recent draft of updated Chapter 193 regulations supporting the Stormwater and Land Disturbance bylaw. They focused on tree removal and planting regulations prompted by the significant increase…
Recreation Commission endorses FY26 revolving fund limits
Chair Asa Foster opened the meeting acknowledging the passing of Dave Pearlman, whose contributions were praised by fellow members. Foster and Brud Wright shared heartfelt memories of Pearlman’s service and…
