The Highway Safety Committee approved the minutes from the May 19th meeting. Members discussed a completed public hearing regarding speed reductions on Bedford and McCurdy Roads; installation of final signs is pending confirmation from Benji. The committee agreed to move forward with Benji's recommendation to replace a yield sign with a stop sign at the intersection of Christie and Roby Roads. This change requires a public hearing before the Board. Another recommendation for a stop sign at Laurel Lane and McCurdy Road was also supported. SPEAKER_2 reported submitting a request to Google Maps to update the speed limit data for those roads. Traffic speed data collection for several locations is pending. Aaron resigned from the committee, and Kathy Simpson will contact Benji regarding a low-hanging wire on Clark Hill. The next meeting is scheduled for July 21st at 5:20 PM.
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The Fire Wards discussed the upcoming public hearing regarding naming the station "McDonald Station." The board unanimously agreed to support the proposal for six-inch lettering on the building, noting private funding would cover the cost.
Regarding the fire chief recruitment, the board will review applications received by the August 1st deadline. SPEAKER_1 requested Tony and Mark lead the vetting process, with plans to conduct oral board interviews around the second week of August.
In a 3-0 vote, the board appointed Rick as Interim Fire Chief. The position carries a compensation of $1,500 for up to 30 hours per week, lasting up to six months pending negotiations. SPEAKER_1 and another member recused themselves from voting.
The board noted that the Emergency Management Director position will soon be vacant and discussed the need to recommend a replacement to the Select Board.
Administrative business included approval of minutes from the June meeting and scheduling the next meeting for July 9th at 6:00 PM.
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The Zoning Board approved a variance for Terry and Alan Bifford to construct a two-car garage at 725 River Road with a reduced front setback.
The Board granted a special exception to Mark Cloutier to operate a home-based vehicle detailing business at 15 Page Lane. The approval passed with specific conditions: operations limited to non-commercial vehicles totaling three per week and one at a time, hours from 7 AM to 5 PM exteriorly, no hazardous materials, no signage, no outdoor storage, no commercial lighting, no employees, and the exception does not run with the land.
The Board approved a special exception for New Boston Self Storage LLC to expand their facility at 175 Ware Road by approximately 4,500 square feet.
Administrative motions included approving minutes and mandating harassment training for members. The meeting adjourned at 7:57 PM.
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SPEAKER_1 called the meeting to order. The board approved a consent agenda including multiple warrants, 14 personnel action forms, four event licenses, and one health officer nomination. The board voted 2-0 to enter non-public session, 2-0 to return to public session, and 2-0 to seal non-public minutes for 10 years.
Regarding police vehicles, Speaker_1 moved and the board approved moving forward with a four-year lease program from Capone for cruisers. Final numbers and costs for up-fitting and decals will be approved later as a consent agenda item.
The board discussed lettering for the Dan McDonald Fire Station but cannot vote until a public hearing on July 6th due to sign code regulations. The letters and installation, estimated around $2,150, will be privately funded. The board accepted a letter of resignation from Fire Chief Brian.
Regarding police station steps, the board discussed repair options. A quote from Jerry to repair the corroded rebar and form steps was approved, not to exceed $4,000.
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The Fire Wards approved minutes from the May 11th meeting. They signed an MOU allowing Amherst to use a grant-funded SCBA cascade system; FEMA approved the arrangement, and Amherst will cover moving and maintenance. The board unanimously elected Brandon Marinich as the new Chair and Derek Danis as Vice Chair. Station construction has a June 30th funding deadline and a June 12th goal for completion, pending a delayed BioMix installation. The Department of Defense inspections occur June 19th and 20th. The Chief reported 286 calls year-to-date and announced plans to backfill vacancies due to upcoming open shifts. Reimbursement for the EOC grant is pending due to state grant staff turnover. The meeting concluded after a non-public session.
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