Analysis: Town and Schools

Finance Committee

Posted since 2010: 433 agendas, 343 sets of minutes, 242 recordings, 72 meetings with our minutes and 1,168 votes on the record. All boards.

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The Finance Committee is a committee of 7 members appointed for terms of 3 years, each so arranged that the terms of as nearly an equal number of members as is possible shall expire each year. The members are appointed by a committee consisting of 1 member of the Select Board chosen by the Select Board; 1 member of the School Committee chosen by the SC; and the Town Moderator.

The rest of what the town says about it (164 more words)

The Finance Committee has the following duties, in accordance with the Town's Charter, Section 2-1(c):

The Finance Committee shall have the primary responsibility to report to the Town Meeting on the proposed budget of the Town Manager and all warrant articles having a fiscal impact on the Town, as more particularly detailed in the Charter, Town Bylaws, and the laws of the Commonwealth; before preparing its final recommendations, the Finance Committee shall hold 1 or more Public Hearings to permit public discussion on the subject matter of the articles contained in the warrant.

After the Town Manager has prepared the budget, the Finance Committee shall consult with the Town Manager and recommend any modifications it deems appropriate before the budget is filed with the Town Clerk.

The Finance Committee shall have all other powers conferred on finance committees by the General Laws.

For information on the Town's financial policies, please refer to the Select Board Policies and Procedures (PDF) on the Select Board Page.

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89% minutes posted, FY26 (25 of 28) · 67% on YouTube, FY27 so far (4 of 6) · compared

How the Finance Committee compares with the other boards →

Annual report: filed in 8 of the 14 years the town has asked, FY2016–FY2025. The town’s own words, off the contents page of each annual report.

Finance: the 2 accounts the Finance Committee owns →

The people: 7 named in Finance Committee in FY2025, across 9 years of charts →

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Upcoming meetings

Nothing on the calendar for a future date. The site was last updated 2026-10-10; a meeting noticed since then appears when it is next built, and one that has already happened moves to recent meetings by itself.

Recent meetings

dateour minutesrecordingagendaofficial minutes
Oct 8 2026Finance Committee skeptical of funding the special ed reserve with free cash before a use policy exists; Collins review scope sent back. · 0 votesvideo—not available
Sep 24 2026FinCom will likely fund an outside review of the school department's FY26 budget overruns from its reserve · 0 votesvideoagendanot available
Sep 10 2026needs videonot availableagendanot available
Aug 27 2026Finance Committee recommended the new-state-aid school spending plan, but deferred the funding source for the rest of the warrant to town meeting itself. · 5 votesvideoagendaMISSING
Aug 13 2026The town is racing to fund a citizens petition restoring cut sports and transportation before the August 27 hearing. · 1 votesvideoagendaMISSING
Jul 23 2026Finance Committee reorganized under new leadership and moved budget previews earlier ahead of a special town meeting · 3 votes · 2 differences from the official minutesvideoagendaminutes
Jul 14 2026needs videoMISSINGagendaMISSING
Jun 11 2026Finance Committee, minus its chair, deferred nearly every substantive item — transfers, policy review, tri-board revival — to a future meeting. · 0 votes · 2 differences from the official minutesvideoagendaminutes
May 28 2026Committee debated reopening FY27 school budget after new state Senate aid, but leaned toward not disturbing the town-meeting-approved budget · 0 votes · 1 difference from the official minutesvideoagendaminutes
Apr 6 2026Finance Committee voted to recommend both Prop 2½ override tiers for town meeting, 4-2 each · 11 votes · 2 differences from the official minutesvideoagendaminutes
Apr 2 2026Finance Committee set warrant recommendations but held its override vote for the full board · 32 votes · 4 differences from the official minutesvideoagendaminutes
Mar 26 2026School and town budgets face deep cuts unless voters pass a tier-1 or tier-2 override in May · 2 votes · 9 differences from the official minutesvideoagendaminutes
Mar 24 2026pendingvideo · no transcript yetagendaMISSING
Mar 19 2026Finance Committee opened its budget public hearing and immediately continued it to March 26. · 1 votes · agrees with the official minutesvideoagendaminutes
Mar 12 2026Finance Committee reviewed FY27 department budgets amid a large town-school funding gap, with an override now expected. · 0 votes · 11 differences from the official minutesvideoagendaminutes

The last 15 dates this board met, by today’s date rather than the day the site was built — so a meeting moves here on its own. For a program, every agenda and set of minutes as one text file: /minutes/finance-committee.txt.

Votes, newest first

From the town’s minutes (343 of 343 sets read) and our minutes of the recordings (72), joined per meeting: 479 substantive, 689 procedural (accepting minutes, adjourning). Where both records have a vote the town’s wording stands; 7 disagree on the outcome and say so.

datemotionoutcomerecordcheck it
Aug 27 2026Enter public hearing for the special town meeting warrant articlespassedthe recording onlyvideo 7:10 · ours
Aug 27 2026Close the public hearingpassedthe recording onlyvideo 94:01 · ours
Aug 27 2026Recommend approval of article one as written in the warrant — moved by not statedpassed unanimouslythe recording onlyvideo 95:26 · ours
Aug 27 2026Defer article two to town meetingpassed unanimouslythe recording onlyvideo 103:03 · ours
Aug 27 2026Defer article three to town meetingpassed unanimouslythe recording onlyvideo 110:05 · ours
Aug 13 2026Appoint Tom Gray as the Finance Committee's representative to the capital plan committee for a three-year term.passedthe recording onlyvideo 179:19 · ours
Jul 23 2026Elect Chris Manard as chairman of the Finance Committeepassedthe recording onlyvideo 5:13 · ours
Apr 6 2026The Finance Committee recommends approval of Articles B, C, D, E, F, J, K, M, N, O, P, Q, Y, Z, ZZ — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that the finance committee recommends approval of articles b, c, d, e, f , j, k, m, n, o, p , q, y , z, zz by chris menard, seconded by jean russell. roll call vote: ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, jay simeone aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye, chris menard aye. the finance committee recommends approval 6-0.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 3:59 · ours
Apr 6 2026The Finance Committee find no financial impact on Articles A, HH, V — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that the finance committee recommends approval of articles b, c, d, e, f , j, k, m, n, o, p , q, y , z, zz by chris menard, seconded by jean russell. roll call vote: ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, jay simeone aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye, chris menard aye. the finance committee recommends ap”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 6:15 · ours
Apr 6 2026The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article L — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that the finance committee recommends approval of article l by chris menard, seconded by jean russell. roll call vote: ana lockwood nay, tanya dall aye, jay simeone abstain, tom gray aye, jean russell aye, chris menard aye. the finance committee recommends approval 4-1-1.”passed 4-1-1minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 26:28 · ours
Apr 6 2026The Finance Committee recommends approval of the Tier 1 override totaling 2.4 million — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that the finance committee recommends approval of the tier 1 override totaling 2.4 million by chris menard, seconded by jean russell. roll call vote: ana lockwood nay, tanya dall aye, jay simeone nay, tom gray aye, jean russell aye, chris menard aye. the finance committee recommends approval 4-2.”passed 4-2minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 43:44 · ours
Apr 6 2026The Finance Committee recommends approval of the Tier 2 override totaling 3.3 million — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that the finance committee recommends approval of the tier 2 override totaling 3.3 million by chris menard, seconded by jean russell. roll call vote: ana lockwood nay, tanya dall aye, jay simeone nay, tom gray aye, jean russell aye, chris menard aye. the finance committee recommends approval 4-2.”passed 4-2the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Apr 6 2026The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article X — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that the finance committee recommends approval of article x by chris menard, seconded by jean russell. roll call vote: ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, jay simeone aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye, chris menard aye. the finance committee recommends approval 6-0.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 50:55 · ours
Apr 6 2026The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article EE — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that the finance committee recommends approval of article ee by chris menard, seconded by jean russell. roll call vote: ana lockwood nay, tanya dall aye, jay simeone nay, tom gray aye, jean russell aye, chris menard aye. the finance committee recommends approval 4-2.”passed 4-2minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 57:42 · ours
Apr 6 2026The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article GG — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that the finance committee recommends approval of articles b, c, d, e, f , j, k, m, n, o, p , q, y , z, zz by chris menard, seconded by jean russell. roll call vote: ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, jay simeone aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye, chris menard aye. ”The two records disagree: the minutes say “passed 4-2”; the recording was heard as “passed 5-1”.passed 4-2minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 59:27 · ours
Apr 6 2026The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article Q — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that the finance committee recommends approval of article q by chris menard, seconded by jean russell. roll call vote: ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, jay simeone nay, tom gray aye, jean russell aye, chris menard aye. the finance committee recommends approval 5-1.”passed 5-1the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Apr 6 2026The Finance Committee recommends approval of Article QQ — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that the finance committee recommends approval of article qq by chris menard, seconded by jean russell. roll call vote: ana lockwood nay, tanya dall aye, jay simeone aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye, chris menard aye. the finance committee recommends approval 5-1.”passed 5-1the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Apr 6 2026Approve the Lunenburg Finance Committee Annual Report for FY27 — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to approve the lunenburg finance committee annual report for fy27 by chris menard, seconded by jean russell. roll call vote: ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, jay simeone aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye, chris menard aye.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 83:04 · ours
Apr 6 2026Recommend approval of the tier one override of $2,400,000 (article M) — moved by Chrispassed 4-2the recording onlyvideo 42:38 · ours
Apr 6 2026Recommend approval of article Q2, special purpose stabilization fund (revote) — moved by Chrispassed 5-1the recording onlyvideo 62:22 · ours
Apr 6 2026Recommend approval of article GG, notice of town meeting (revote) — moved by Chrispassed 4-2the recording onlyvideo 69:34 · ours
Apr 2 2026Find no financial impact on Article A (Reports from Committees) — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to find no financial impact by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 2:15 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article B (Borrow in Anticipation of Revenue) — moved by Tanya Dall“there was a motion to recommend approval by tanya dall, seconded by ana lockwood. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 4:21 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article C (Expend in Advance of Chapter 90 Funds) — moved by Tom Gray“there was a motion to recommend approval by tom gray, seconded by ana lockwood. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 6:06 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article D (Economic Development Committee Revolving Fund) — moved by Tanya Dall“there was a motion to recommend approval by tanya dall, seconded by tom gray. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 8:15 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article E (Technology Revolving Fund) — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 12:43 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article F (Revolving Fund Spending Limits) — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval by ana lockwood, seconded by tom gray. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 52:14 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article J (FY 2026 Capital Program Funding Reauthorization) — moved by Tom Gray“there was a motion to recommend approval by tom gray, seconded by tanya dall. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 38:16 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article K (FY2027 Capital Program) — moved by Tom Gray“there was a motion to recommend approval by tom gray, seconded by tanya dall. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 44:24 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article M1 (Decommission Expenses and Operational Costs of TC Passios, Funding for Special Assistant to the Assessor) — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 66:22 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article N (Amendments to the Salary Administrative Plan Position Titles/Grades) — moved by Tanya Dall“there was a motion to recommend approval by tanya dall, seconded by tom gray. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 60:53 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article O (OPEB Trust Fund) — moved by Tom Gray“there was a motion to recommend approval by tom gray, seconded by tanya dall. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 55:19 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article P (Compensated Absences Reserve Fund) — moved by Tom Gray“there was a motion to recommend approval by tom gray, seconded by ana lockwood. roll call vote: jay simeone nay, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell.”passed 4-1minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 69:58 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article Q (Appropriation to the 300th Anniversary Committee) — moved by Tom Gray“there was a motion to recommend approval by tom gray, seconded by ana lockwood. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”The two records disagree: the minutes say “passed 5-0”; the recording was heard as “passed 4-1”.passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 71:02 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article Q1 (General Purpose Stabilization Fund Transfer) — moved by Tom Gray“there was a motion to recommend approval by tom gray, seconded by tanya dall. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 73:04 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article Q2 (Special Purpose Stabilization Fund Transfer) — moved by Tom Gray“there was a motion to recommend approval by tom gray, seconded by tanya dall. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood nay, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 4-1minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 85:44 · ours
Apr 2 2026Find no financial impact on Article V (Sewer Bylaws) — moved by Tom Gray“there was a motion to find no financial impact by tom gray, seconded by tanya dall. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 119:44 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article Y (Solid Waste Enterprise Fund) — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 49:49 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article Z (Water Enterprise Fund) — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 56:09 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article Z1 (Sewer OPEB Transfer) — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval by ana lockwood, seconded by tom gray, roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 68:04 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article Z2 (Sewer Enterprise Fund) — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval by ana lockwood, seconded by tom gray. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article DD (Vacation System Transition Liability Reduction) — moved by Tom Gray“there was a motion to recommend approval by tom gray, seconded by tanya dall. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article GG (Notice of Town Meeting) — moved by Tanya Dall“there was a motion to recommend approval by tanya dall, seconded by tom gray. roll call vote: jay simeone nay, ana lockwood nay, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 3-2minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 14:31 · ours
Apr 2 2026Find no financial impact on Article HH (Transfer of Kids Kingdom from School Committee to Select Board) — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to find no financial impact by ana lockwood, seconded by tom gray. roll call vote: jay simeone, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”not statedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 115:03 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of Article II (Open Space Committee Bylaw) — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval by ana lockwood, seconded by tom gray. roll call vote: jay simeone aye, ana lockwood aye, tanya dall aye, tom gray aye, jean russell aye”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 118:00 · ours
Apr 2 2026Defer the three union first-year contract funding articles (fire, clerical, DPW)passedthe recording onlyvideo 64:49 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of transfer to buy out 100% of accrued vacation liabilitypassedthe recording onlyvideo 97:39 · ours
Apr 2 2026Defer the Assistant Town Manager/HR Director grade amendment article to the next meetingnot audiblethe recording onlyvideo 111:12 · ours
Apr 2 2026Recommend approval of the town meeting warrant mailing bylaw amendmentpassed 3-2the recording onlyvideo 113:34 · ours
Nov 13 2025Find no financial impact on Article 1. — moved by Tom Gray“article 1: there was a motion to find no financial impact by tom gray, seconded by ana lockwood. all in favor.”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 4:30 · ours
Nov 13 2025Defer Article 2. — moved by Tom Gray“article 2: there was a motion to defer by tom gray, seconded by ana”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 5:53 · ours
Nov 13 2025Defer Article 3. — moved by Tom Gray“article 3: there was a motion to defer by tom gray, seconded by ana”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 8:00 · ours
Nov 13 2025Defer Article 4. — moved by Ana Lockwood“article 4: there was a motion to defer by ana lockwood, seconded by tom”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 18:09 · ours
Nov 13 2025Approve Article 5. — moved by Jay Simeone“article 5: there was a motion to approve by jay simeone, seconded by tom”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 20:17 · ours
Nov 13 2025Approve Article 6. — moved by Jay Simeone“article 6: there was a motion to approve by jay simeone, seconded by tom”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 21:24 · ours
Nov 13 2025Approve Article 7. — moved by Tom Gray“article 7: there was a motion to approve by tom gray, seconded by ana lockwood. the vote was 4-0-1 to approve.”The two records disagree: the minutes say “passed 4-0-1”; the recording was heard as “passed 3-1”.passed 4-0-1minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 31:22 · ours
Nov 13 2025Defer Article 8. — moved by Tom Gray“article 8: there was a motion to defer by tom gray, seconded by ana”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 42:33 · ours
Nov 13 2025Defer Article 9. — moved by Tom Gray“article 9: there was a motion to defer by tom gray, seconded by ana”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 52:14 · ours
Nov 13 2025Find no financial impact on Article 10. — moved by Ana Lockwood“article 10: there was a motion to find no financial impact by ana lockwood,”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 55:49 · ours
Nov 13 2025Find no financial impact on Article 11. — moved by Ana Lockwood“article 11: there was a motion to find no financial impact by ana lockwood,”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 60:16 · ours
Nov 13 2025Deny Article 12 (not recommended). — moved by Tom Gray“there was a motion to deny by tom gray article 12 was not recommended and the vote was 3-0-2.”3-0-2the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Nov 13 2025Find no financial impact on Article 13. — moved by Tom Gray“article 13: there was a motion to find no financial impact by tom gray,”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 81:05 · ours
Nov 13 2025Find no financial impact on Article 14. — moved by Tom Gray“article 14: there was a motion to find no financial impact by tom gray,”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 82:25 · ours
Nov 13 2025Defer Article 15. — moved by Jay Simeone“article 15: there was a motion to defer by jay simeone, seconded by jean”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 92:50 · ours
Nov 13 2025Defer Article 16. — moved by Tom Gray“article 16: there was a motion to defer by tom gray, seconded by ana”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 98:20 · ours
Nov 13 2025Approve Article 17. — moved by Tom Gray“article 17: there was a motion to approve by tom gray, seconded by jean russell. the vote was 1-2-1.”1-2-1minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 125:31 · ours
Nov 13 2025Approve the consent agenda recommendations for Articles 5, 6 and 14. — moved by Tom Gray“there was a motion to approve recommendations of the consent agents of articles 5,6,14 by tom gray, seconded by ana lockwood. all in favor.”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 127:15 · ours
Nov 13 2025Recommend approval of Article 12 (change how town meeting warrants are distributed).failed 3-2 (committee voted not to recommend)the recording onlyvideo 75:14 · ours
Sep 25 2025Approve the Finance Committee recommendations on the Master Planning Committee feedback documents. — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to approve the finance committee recommendations on the master planning committee feedback documents by ana lockwood, seconded by jay simeone. all in favor.”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 13:20 · ours
Apr 24 2025Approve the consent calendar provided by the Town Manager. — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to approve the consent calendar by ana lockwood, seconded by tom gray.”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 49:07 · ours
Apr 3 2025Find that Article 1 (oral reports from task forces) has no financial impact. — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion that article 1 has no financial impact by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 31:56 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 2 (borrowing in anticipation of revenue). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 2 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 34:08 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 3 (Chapter 90 expenditure in anticipation of reimbursement). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 3 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 35:11 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 4 (revolving fund spending limits). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 4 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 35:53 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend deferral on Article 5 (payment of prior fiscal year expenses). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend deferral on article 5 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 36:35 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend deferral on Article 6 (FY2025 budget adjustments within lines). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend deferral on article 6 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 37:19 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend deferral on Article 7 (FY2025 closeouts). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend deferral on article 7 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 38:41 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 8 (FY2026 capital program, $1,225,000). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 8 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 47:08 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 9 (special projects funding). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 9 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 48:52 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 10 (FY2026 omnibus budget, $49,374,465). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 10 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 51:39 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend disapproval of Article 11 (citizen petition for $2,099,337 Proposition 2 1/2 override). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend disapproval of article 11 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 61:09 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend deferral on Article 12 (transfer of $500,000 free cash to schools). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend deferral on article 12 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 69:59 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 13 (salary plan position titles and grades). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 13 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 89:14 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 14 (salary administrative plan adjustments FY2026). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 14 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 15 (holiday pay for on-call firefighters). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 15 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 91:19 · ours
Apr 3 2025Take no action on Article 16 (free cash to stabilization fund). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to take no action on article 16 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 95:52 · ours
Apr 3 2025Take no action on Article 17 (free cash to special purpose stabilization fund). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to take no action on article 17 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 18 (free cash to OPEB trust fund, $222,500). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 18 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 97:39 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 19 (reserve fund for compensated absences). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 19 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 101:10 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 20 (appropriation to compensated absence reserve fund). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 20 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 106:56 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 21 (transfer to OPEB sewer trust fund). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 21 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 106:14 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 22 (FY2026 sewer enterprise transfer). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 22 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 104:03 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 23 (sewer inflow/infiltration stabilization fund). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 23 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 24 (sewer reserve capacity stabilization fund). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 24 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 25 (solid waste enterprise fund). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 25 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 26 (water enterprise fund transfer, $45,000). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article26 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 27 (public educational government access enterprise fund). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 27 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 112:59 · ours
Apr 3 2025Find that Article 28 (floodplain map update) has no financial impact. — moved by Ana Lockwood“article 28 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 113:43 · ours
Apr 3 2025Find that Article 29 (accessory dwelling unit bylaw) has no financial impact. — moved by Ana Lockwood“article 29 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 114:23 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend deferral on Article 30 (tax exemption clauses 17D, 17E, 17F). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend deferral on article 30 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 124:30 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend deferral on Article 31 (tax exemption clauses 41C and 41D). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend deferral on article 31 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Apr 3 2025Find that Article 32 (citizen petition) has no financial impact. — moved by Ana Lockwood“article 32 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 130:16 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 33 (Marshall Park design debt exclusion). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 33 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 148:46 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 34 (Municipal Building Design debt exclusion). — moved by Ana Lockwood“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 34 by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”The two records disagree: the minutes say “passed 6-1”; the recording was heard as “passed 5-1, roll call (Jean voted No)”.passed 6-1minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 171:54 · ours
Apr 3 2025Request a reserve fund transfer of $12,000 for unanticipated fire department vehicle maintenance. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to request a reserve fund transfer of $12,000 to cover”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 27:40 · ours
Apr 3 2025Approve the Finance Committee annual report, allowing the Chair to make editorial comments and corrections. — moved by Ana Lockwood“allowing the chair to make editorial comments and corrections by ana lockwood, seconded by tanya dall.”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 226:45 · ours
Apr 3 2025Recommend approval of Article 13 (SAP grade adjustments: DPW director, communications/IT manager)passed, roll callthe recording onlyvideo 86:05 · ours
Feb 13 2025Transfer $58,320 from the reserve fund to the school department contracted services and $7,254.65 from the reserve fund to the school department computers purchase and lease line items. — moved by Tanya Dall“there was a motion to transfer $58,320 from the reserve fund to the school department contracted services and $7,254.65”passed 4-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 14:00 · ours
Jan 9 2025Relay to Carter Terenzi that the Committee agrees with his suggested timeline and the individual topics by date. — moved by Jay Simeone“there was a motion by jay simeone, seconded by tanya dall to relay to carter terenzi that the committee is all in agreement with his suggested timeline”passed 4-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 14:10 · ours
Oct 24 2024Recommend deferring recommendations on Article 1 to town meeting until final numbers are available. — moved by Tom Gray“article 1: there was a motion to defer recommendations to town meeting”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Oct 24 2024Recommend approval of Article 2. — moved by Tom Gray“article 2: there was a motion to recommend approval by tom gray, seconded”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 137:57 · ours
Oct 24 2024Recommend approval of Article 3. — moved by Tom Gray“article 3: there was a motion to recommend approval by tom gray, seconded”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 138:38 · ours
Oct 24 2024Recommend approval of Article 4. — moved by Jean Russell“article 4: there was a motion to recommend approval by jean russell,”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 139:19 · ours
Oct 24 2024Recommend approval of Article 5. — moved by Tom Gray“article 5: there was a motion to recommend approval by tom gray, seconded”passed 4-0-1minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 139:43 · ours
Oct 24 2024Recommend approval of Article 6 despite there being no direct financial impact. — moved by Chris Menard“article 6: there was a motion to recommend approval despite there being no”passed 4-0-1minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 141:52 · ours
Oct 24 2024Find no financial impact on Article 7. — moved by Tom Gray“article 7: there was a motion to find no financial impact by tom gray,”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 144:30 · ours
Oct 24 2024Recommend approval of Article 8 despite there being no direct financial impact. — moved by Jay Simeone“article 8: there was a motion to recommend approval despite there being no”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 146:17 · ours
Oct 24 2024Recommend approval of Article 9. — moved by Jean Russell“article 9: there was a motion to recommend approval by jean russell,”passed 4-0-1minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 146:38 · ours
Oct 24 2024Find no financial impact on Article 10. — moved by Tom Gray“article 10: there was a motion to find no financial impact by tom gray,”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 149:44 · ours
Oct 24 2024Recommend approval of Article 11. — moved by Tom Gray“article 11: there was a motion to recommend approval by tom gray,”passed 4-1minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 153:40 · ours
Oct 24 2024Recommend approval of Article 12. — moved by Chris Menard“article 12: there was a motion to recommend approval by chris menard,”passed 4-1minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 154:21 · ours
Oct 24 2024Find no financial impact on Article 13. — moved by Chris Menard“article 13: there was a motion to find no financial impact by chris menard,”passed 5-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 154:44 · ours
Oct 24 2024Defer Article 14. — moved by Chris Menard“article 14: there was a motion to defer by chris menard, seconded by tom”passedthe minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Oct 24 2024Defer Article 15. — moved by Chris Menard“article 15: there was a motion to defer by chris menard, seconded by tom”passedthe minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Oct 24 2024Recommend deferral on Article 1, amending the FY25 budget.passed 5-0the recording onlyvideo 137:16 · ours
Oct 24 2024Recommend deferral on Articles 14 and 15, to be passed over.passedthe recording onlyvideo 155:06 · ours
Oct 10 2024Nominate Chris Menard as Chair, Jean Russell as Vice Chair, and Tom Gray as Clerk (reorganization). — moved by Jay Simeone“there was a motion by jay simeone to nominate chris menard as chair, jean russell as vice chair, and tom gray for the clerk position, seconded by tom gray.”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 17:24 · ours
Sep 26 2024Approve the edited budget presentation template. — moved by Dave Passios“there was a motion to approve the edited budget presentation template by dave passios, seconded by jean russell. roll call vote.”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 137:45 · ours
Sep 12 2024Authorize the transfer of $5,000 from the reserve fund to the Council on Aging to cover October and November MART transportation. — moved by Dave Passios“there was a motion to authorize the transfer of $5,000 from the reserve fund to the council on aging to cover the october and november mart transportation”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 48:10 · ours
Jul 25 2024Approve the increase in Recreation Director hours from 19 to 28 for the remainder of the fiscal year, funded from the parks revolving account. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to approve the increase in hours for the recreation director from 19 hours to 28 hours for the remainder of the fiscal year”failed 3-3minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 53:16 · ours
Jul 25 2024Approve $15,000 from the reserve account to hire a consultant for the Town Manager Search Committee. — moved by Dave Passios“there was a motion to approve the request for $15,000 from the reserve account for the purpose of hiring a consultant”passed 4-2minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 77:34 · ours
Jul 11 2024Nominate Jean Russell as backup to Evan Watters on the Budget Committee. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to nominate jean russell as a backup to evan watters on the budget committee by chris menard, seconded by evan watters. roll call vote.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 53:20 · ours
Jul 11 2024Approve sending the letter to Representative Scarsdale (as reviewed and edited by the Committee). — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to approve sending the letter by chris menard, seconded by jean russell. roll call vote.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 85:30 · ours
Jun 13 2024Nominate Chris Menard to be on the search committee for the permanent Town Manager. — moved by Evan Watters“evan watters nominated chris menard to be on the committee for the”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 15:35 · ours
Jun 13 2024Nominate Evan Watters to be the Finance Committee representative on the budget task force. — moved by Chris Menard“nominated evan w atters to be the f inance c ommittee”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 19:44 · ours
May 23 2024Set the first meeting in August of each year as the reorganization meeting. — moved by Dave Passios“there was a m otion to set the first meeting in a ugust of each year as the reorganization meeting by dave passios , seconded by chris menard . all in favor.”passed (all in favor)minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 106:06 · ours
Apr 25 2024Remove article 4 from the consent calendar. — moved by Dave Passios“there was a m otion to remove article 4 from the consent calendar by dave passios, seconded by jean russell . a ll in favor.”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 65:35 · ours
Apr 25 2024Recommend approval of the remaining consent calendar articles and remove article 4. — moved by Chris Menard“chris menard, seconded by evan watters.”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 70:24 · ours
Apr 25 2024Approve the annual report (FinCom report for warrant review) with the minor edits made during the meeting. — moved by Chris Menard“the meeting by chris menard”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 97:33 · ours
Apr 11 2024Recommend approval of Article 4 (payment of prior years' expenses, $1,994.55 total as reported). — moved by Chris Menard“there was a m otion to recommend approval for a rticle 4 by chris menard, seconded by dave passios. unanimous approval 6-0 with 1 member absent.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 131:51 · ours
Apr 11 2024Recommendation on Article 5 (transfer from reserve fund to amend FY 24 budget). Wording of any motion not recorded; minutes say Chris Menard voted no as a recommendation.“for these reasons chris menard votes no as a recommendation.”not statedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 132:13 · ours
Apr 11 2024Finance committee recommends approval of the override article (stated as 4-2 with one member absent).passed 4-2 with one absent (stated as the recorded vote)the recording onlyvideo 38:44 · ours
Apr 4 2024Recommend approval of Article 8 (previously deferred), with roll call vote — moved by Tom Gray“there was a motion to recommend approval of article 8 by tom gray, seconded by chris menard. roll call vote.”passed 4-2minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 22:04 · ours
Apr 4 2024Resend last week's vote and recommend approval of Article 11, with roll call vote — moved by Tom Gray“there was a motion to resend the vote from last week and make a recommendation to recommend approval by tom gray, seconded by dave passios.”passed 5-0-1the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Apr 4 2024Resend the previously deferred recommendation and recommend approval of Article 21 — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to resend the previously deferred recommendation and recommend approval by chris menard, seconded by dave passios.”passed 6-0minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 65:49 · ours
Apr 4 2024Rescind the earlier no-direct-financial-impact finding and recommend approval of Article 11 (parental leave)passed, 5-0 with one abstention and one absentthe recording onlyvideo 52:23 · ours
Mar 28 2024Find no direct financial impact on Article A. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that there is no direct financial impact on article a ”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 238:26 · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend approval of Article B. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to recommend approval of article b by chris menard, seconded by tiffaney tavares.”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 239:11 · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend approval of Article C. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to recommend approval of article c”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 240:14 · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend deferring Article D. — moved by Chris Menard“there was motion to recommend deferring a rticle d”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 240:55 · ours
Mar 28 2024Defer Article E. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to defer a rticle e”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 241:37 · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend approval of Article F. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to recommend approval of a rticle f”passed 6-1minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 242:17 · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend approval of Article G. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to recommend approval of a rticle g”passed 5-1-1minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 243:19 · ours
Mar 28 2024Defer Article H, the vote on the override. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to defer a rticle h”The two records disagree: the minutes say “passed 4-2-1”; the recording was heard as “passed 5-2”.passed 4-2-1minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 249:00 · ours
Mar 28 2024Find no direct financial impact on Article I. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that there is no direct financial impact on a rticle i”passed 6-0-1minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 257:55 · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend approval of Article J. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to recommend approval of a rticle j”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 259:41 · ours
Mar 28 2024Find no direct financial impact on Article K. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that there is no direct financial impact on a rticle k”passed 6-0-1minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 261:08 · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend approval of Article L. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to recommend approv al of a rticle l”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 262:13 · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend approval of Article M. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to recommend approv al of a rticle m”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 262:53 · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend approval of Article N. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to recommend approv al of a rticle n”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 263:13 · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend approval of Article O. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to recommend approval of a rticle o”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 263:55 · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend approval of Article P. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to recommend approv al of a rticle p”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 264:35 · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend approval of Article Q. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to recommend approval of a rticle q”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 265:18 · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend approval of Article R. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to recommend approval of a rticle r”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 265:38 · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend approval of Article S. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to recommend approval of a rticle s”passedthe minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend approval of Article T. — moved by Dave Passios“there was a motion to recommend approval of a rticle t”passedthe minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend deferring Article U.“there was motion to recommend deferring a rticle u”passedthe minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Mar 28 2024Recommend deferring Article V.“there was motion to recommend deferring a rticle v”passedthe minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Mar 28 2024Find no direct financial impact on Article W. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that there is no direct financial impact”passedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 267:22 · ours
Mar 28 2024Find no direct financial impact on Article X. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that there is no direct financial impact”passedthe minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Mar 28 2024Find no direct financial impact on Article Y. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that there is no direct financial impact”passedthe minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Mar 28 2024Find no direct financial impact on Article Z. — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion that were is no direct financial impact”passedthe minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Mar 28 2024Articles U and V: defer.not audiblethe recording onlyvideo 266:40 · ours
Mar 20 2024Request the chair to schedule a meeting for April 1st as a placeholder, remote, solely to review and revise the committee's report.passed (one 'opposed' heard, count not clear)the recording onlyvideo 255:44 · ours
Feb 29 2024Approve the letter to be sent to the Select Board (Town grant writer letter). — moved by Chris Menard“there was a motion to approve the letter to be sent to the select board by chris menard, seconded by jean r ussell.”passed unanimously (roll call; six ayes listed)minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 149:30 · ours
Feb 22 2024Evan Watters moved that the finance committee put together a warrant article to put forward an override to Prop 2 1/2 for town meeting, to be discussed March 7th and March 14th at a public hearing, to create a needs-based service for the town. — moved by Evan Watters“there was a motion by evan watters that the finance committee put together a warrant article to put forward an override to prop 2 ½ for town meeting”passed 4-2minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 225:49 · ours
Jan 25 2024Recommend that the Town Manager and the Select Board consider hiring or looking into a grant writer. — moved by a member“motion to recommend that the town manager and the select board consider hiring or looking into a grant writer, seconded by dave passios. all in favor. unanimous vote.”passed (unanimous; minutes print 'Unanimous vote' with no count)minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 134:39 · ours
Jan 18 2024Nominate Tiffaney Tavares for the clerk position. — moved by Dave Passions“motion by dave passions to nominate tiffaney tavares for the clerk position, seconded by chris menard.”not statedthe minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Jan 18 2024Evan Watters to remain as Chair. — moved by Dave Passios“motion by dave passios for evan watters to remain as chair, seconded by tiffaney tavares.”not statedminutes + recordingthe minutes · video 92:27 · ours
Jan 18 2024Chris Menard to remain as Vice Chair. — moved by Dave Passios“motion by dave passios for chris menard to remain as vice chair, seconded by jay simeone.”not statedthe minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Jan 18 2024Nominate Tiffany Tarez as clerk of the finance committee.passed unanimouslythe recording onlyvideo 90:42 · ours
Nov 13 2023Approve Article 1 (FY 24 budget adjustments, revenue projection changes) for the Special Town Meeting warrant. — moved by Tom Gray“motion to approve article 1 by tom gray, seconded by jay simeone. roll call vote. unanimous vote.”passed, unanimous (roll call)the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Nov 13 2023Approve Article 2 (carry-over wages of $1,413.52 paid from excess revenue). — moved by Tom Gray“motion to approve article 2 by tom gray, seconded by dave passios. roll call vote. all in favor. unanimous vote.”passed, unanimous (roll call)the minutesthe minutes · video · ours
Nov 13 2023Recommend approval of Article 3 (collective bargaining agreement, first-year funding). — moved by Tom Grey“motion to recommend approval for article 3 by tom grey, seconded by jean russell. roll call vote. unanimous vote.”passed, unanimous (roll call)minutes + recordingthe minutes · video 25:23 · ours
Nov 13 2023Recommend approval of article one (supplemental appropriation to reserve fund, salary reserve, town clerk salary)passed unanimously by roll call; the committee's recorded tally, five yes votes, was named unanimous among members presentthe recording onlyvideo 15:01 · ours
Nov 13 2023Recommend approval of article two (prior year expense, to go on consent calendar)passed unanimously by roll callthe recording onlyvideo 17:53 · ours
Oct 12 2023Recommend approval of article A without a fixed number.passed 4-1the recording onlyvideo 142:25 · ours
Oct 12 2023Recommend disapproval of article I (stabilization funds for ambulance and dump trucks).passed 3-2the recording onlyvideo 158:44 · ours
Jun 8 2023Support the modified plan for the Primary School air conditioning project as outlined in the letter from Lunenburg Public Schools — moved by Mr. Balish“mr. balish motioned to support the modified plan outlined in the letter from lunenburg public schools. mr. gray seconded. mr. menard asked for clarification as the le”failed 2-2the minutesthe minutes
Apr 20 2023to recommend approval of Article 14 (Sewer Enterprise Fund) — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval, mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 20 2023to accept the FY24 Finance Committee Annual Town Meeting report as presented, allowing for syntax and grammatical updates up until Annual Town Meeting on May 6, 2023 — moved by Mr. Nuzzolo“mr. nuzzolo motioned to accept the fy24 finance committee annual town meeting report as presented, allowing for syntax and grammatical updates up until annual town meeting on may 6, 2023, mr. balish seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 6 2023Recommend approval of Article 6 (FY24 Capital Plan) — moved by Chris Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval, mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Apr 6 2023Defer recommendation of Article 14 (Sewer Enterprises) to Annual Town Meeting — moved by Chris Menard“mr. menard motioned to defer recommendation to annual town meeting, mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Apr 6 2023Recommend approval of Article 20 (Historical Commission edits) — moved by Chris Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval. mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Apr 6 2023Recommend approval of Article 21 (Senior Tax Relief) — moved by Chris Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval, mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried (4-1 simeone -nay)”passed 4-1the minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Article A has no financial impact — moved by Mr. Nuzzolo“mr. nuzzolo motioned that article a has no financial impact, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Approve recommendation of Article B — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to approve recommendation of article b. mr. gray seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Defer recommendation of Article C to Annual Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to defer recommendation to annual town meeting. mr. gray seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Recommend approval of Article D — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval of article d. mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Recommend approval of Article E — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval of article e. mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried 4-0-1.”passed 4-0-1the minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Defer Article F to a future Finance Committee meeting — moved by Mr. Nuzzolo“mr. nuzzolo motioned to defer article f to a future finance committee meeting. mr. gray seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Recommend approval of Article G — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval of article g. mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Defer recommendation on Article H to Annual Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to defer recommendation on article h to annual town meeting. mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Defer recommendation on Article I to Annual Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to defer recommendation on article i to annual town meeting. mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Recommend approval of Article J to transfer $100,000 from free cash to Stabilization Fund — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval of article j to transfer $100,000 from free cash to the stabilization fund, mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Recommend approval of Article K to deposit $250,000 of free cash into Special Purpose Stabilization Fund — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard recommended approval of article k, mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Recommend approval of Article L to deposit $282,855 from free cash into OPEB Trust Fund — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval of article l. mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Recommend approval of Article M to appropriate $2,094,850 to Sewer Enterprise Fund — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval of article m to appropriate $2,094,850 to the sewer enterprise fund, mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Recommend approval of Article N to transfer $36,621 from retained earnings into Sewer Reserve Stabilization Fund — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval of article n to transfer $36,621 from retained earnings into the sewer reserve stabilization fund mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Recommend approval to transfer $1,000 from Sewer Retained Earnings to OPEB Sewer Trust Fund — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval to transfer $1,000 from sewer retained earnings to the opeb sewer trust fund, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Recommend approval of Article P to transfer $302,000 from solid waste revenues to Solid Waste Disposal Program Enterprise Fund — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval of article d. mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously. ms. lemieux has suggested that $1.5 million out of free cash will prepare the town for the worst c”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Recommend approval of Article Q to transfer $25,000 from Water Enterprise Revenues to Water Enterprise Fund — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval of article q to transfer $25,000 from water enterprise revenues to the water enterprise fund, mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Recommend approval of Article R to transfer $210,764 to PEG Access Enterprise operating and capital budgets — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval of article r to transfer $210,764, which includes indirect costs, to the peg access enterprise operating and capital budgets, mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Defer Article S to Annual Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to defer article s to annual town meeting, mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Recommend approval of Article T to transfer $38,095.13 from Salary Reserve Fund for S.A.P. employee wage increases — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard recommended approval of article t to transfer $38,095.13 from the salary reserve fund for s.a.p. employee wage increases. mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Defer Article U to Annual Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to defer article u to annual town meeting. mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Defer Article V to Annual Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to defer article v to annual town meeting, mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Recommend deferral of Article W to Annual Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend deferral on article w to annual town meeting, mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Recommend approval of Article X — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval of article x, mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Article Y has no financial impact — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend article y has no financial impact, mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 30 2023Recommend approval of Article Z — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard recommended approval of article z, mr. nuzzolo seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Feb 9 2023To approve the use of ARPA funds to finance two dump trucks and the ambulance from the FY24 Capital Plan“unanimously approved by finance committee at february 23, 2023 meeting.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Sep 15 2022submit the bylaw proposal to the Town Manager to go on the Special Town Meeting Warrant — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to submit the bylaw proposal to the town manager to go on the special town meeting warrant, mr. balish seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Aug 25 2022authorize the chairperson to sign the FY22 departmental transfers — moved by Mr. Beardmore“mr. beardmore motioned to authorize the chairperson to sign the fy22 departmental transfers, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Jul 28 2022Approve the FY23 Goals and Operating Principles document — moved by Mr. Beardmore“mr. beardmore moved to approve the fy23 goals and operating principles document. mr. gray seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 28 2022Recommend approval of Article 4, Budget amendment — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios motioned to recommend approval, mr. menard seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 28 2022Recommend approval of Article 6, Capital Plan — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios motioned to recommend approval, mr. balish seconded. on vote motion carried. (6-1 mr. beardmore dissented)”passed 6-1the minutesthe minutes
Apr 28 2022Recommend approval of Article 7, Administrative Organization Plan — moved by Mr. Watters“mr. watters motioned to recommend approval, mr. gray seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 28 2022Recommend approval of Article 22, Salary Administration Plan — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval, mr. passios seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 28 2022Recommend approval of Article 23, 300th Anniversary Committee, $5,000 — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios motioned to recommend approval, mr. menard seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 28 2022Motion that Article 24, Bylaw Review, has no financial impact — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned no financial impact, mr. passios seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 28 2022Recommend approval of the Annual Town Meeting Consent Calendar — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval on the consent calendar, mr. balish seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Find that Article A has no financial impact — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios moved that the article has no financial impact, mr. gray seconded. on vote motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article B, reauthorizing revolving funds — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios moved to recommend approval, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article C, prior year expenses — moved by Mr. Simeone“mr. simeone motioned to recommend approval, mr. passios seconded. motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Defer Article D, FY22 budget adjustment, to Annual Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios moved to defer to annual town meeting, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article E, collective bargaining clerical union — moved by Mr. Gray“mr. gray moved to recommend approval, mr. passios seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Defer Article F, FY23 Capital Plan, to Annual Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Gray“mr. gray motioned to defer to annual town meeting, mr. simeone seconded. motion carried 6-0-1. (mr. passios abstained)”passed 6-0-1the minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Defer Article G, new department/facilities director, to Annual Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Simeone“mr. simeone motioned to defer, mr. menard seconded, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article H, omnibus budget $41,568,744.92 — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios moved to recommend approval, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article I, stabilization fund $100,000 — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios motioned to recommend approval, mr. gray seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article J, special purpose stabilization fund $450,000 — moved by Mr. Gray“mr. gray motioned to recommend approval, mr. passios seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article K, OPEB $266,696 transfer from free cash and $656 from sewer retained earnings — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios motioned to recommend approval, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article L, sewer enterprise budget $1,213,182 — moved by Mr. Gray“mr. gray moved to recommend approval, mr. passios seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article M, sewer capital reserve stabilization fund $35,545.86 — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios motioned to recommend approval, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article N, solid waste disposal enterprise fund $302,000 — moved by Mr. Watters“mr. watters motioned to recommend approval, mr. simeone seconded. motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article O, water enterprise budget $20,000 — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios moved to recommend approval, mr. gray seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article P, PEG access budget — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios motioned to recommend approval, mr. menard seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article Q, sale of lots for care of cemetery $10,000 — moved by Mr. Gray“mr. gray motioned to recommend approval, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article R, Woodruff property $100,000 from free cash — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval, mr. passios seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article S, 30 School Street $450,000 from free cash — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios motioned to recommend approval, mr. gray seconded. on vote, motion carried (6-1 mr. simeone dissented)”passed 6-1the minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article T, amend salary administration plan code to add positions to salary grid — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article U, salary administration plan wage increase $44,000 — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to recommend approval, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Recommend approval of Article V, amendment to the salary administration plan bylaw — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios motioned to recommend approval, mr. gray seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously. article j: special purpose stabilization fu”failed 2-5the minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Defer Article V, amendment to the salary administration plan bylaw, to Annual Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Menard“mr. menard motioned to defer the article to annual town meeting, mr. passios seconded. motion carried. (6-1 mr. simeone dissented)”passed 6-1the minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Defer Article W, 300th anniversary committee, to Annual Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios motioned to defer to annual town meeting, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Defer Article X, amend general bylaws, to Annual Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Gray“mr. gray motioned to defer, mr. passios seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Defer Article Y, amend sewer bylaw, to Annual Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios motioned to defer, mr. menard seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Find that Article Z, amend protective bylaw non-medical marijuana establishments, has no financial impact — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios motioned to find no financial impact, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Find that Article AA, amend protective bylaw water supply protection district, has no financial impact — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios motioned to find no financial impact, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Find that Article BB, amend protective bylaw location of districts, has no financial impact — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios motioned to find no financial impact, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Find that Article CC, amend sewer service area map, has no financial impact — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios motioned to find no financial impact, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2022Find that Article DD, resolution in support of changing state flag and seal of Massachusetts, has no financial impact — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios motioned to find no financial impact, mr. simeone seconded. on vote, motion carried. (6-0-1 mr. passios abstained.)”passed 6-0-1the minutesthe minutes
Jan 27 2022Appoint Mr. Beardmore to represent the Finance Committee on the Municipal Building Design Committee — moved by Mr. Balish“mr. balish moved to appoint mr. beardmore to represent the finance committee on the municipal building design committee, mr. gray seconded. on vote, motion passes 4-1.”passed 4-1the minutesthe minutes
Nov 16 2021Recommend approval of Article 3 (fire fighters' collective bargaining agreement) — moved by Chris Menard“motion to recommend approval to article 3, chris menard. 2nd, dave passios. approved unanimously”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Nov 16 2021Recommend disapproval of Article 7 — moved by Chris Menard“motion to recommend disapproval of article 7, chris menard. 2nd, thomas gray. approved (6-1), evan watters voting no.”passed 6-1the minutesthe minutes
Nov 16 2021Recommend disapproval of Article 8 — moved by Thomas Balish“motion to recommend disapproval of article 8, thomas balish. 2nd chris menard. approved unanimously.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Nov 4 2021Recommend disapproval of Article 7 — moved by Menard“mr. menard moved to recommend disapproval of article 7, mr. gray seconded. motion passes, 3-2.”passed 3-2the minutesthe minutes
Nov 4 2021Recommend disapproval of Article 8 — moved by Menard“mr. menard moved to recommend disapproval of article 8, mr. balish seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Nov 4 2021Recommend the Finance Committee as a whole pass over Articles 7 and 8 — moved by Menard“mr. menard moved to recommend the finance committee, as a whole, pass over articles 7 and 8, mr. beardmore seconded. motion failed. 4 no, 2 aye.”failed 4-2the minutesthe minutes
Nov 4 2021Recommend agreement with the Select Board on the consent calendar (Articles 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13) — moved by Menard“mr. menard moved to recommend agreement with the select board on the consent calendar, mr. balish seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Oct 14 2021Recommend approval on Article A — moved by Mr. Beardmore“mr. beardmore motioned to recommend approval on article a, mr. passios seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Oct 14 2021Recommend approval on Article B — moved by Mr. Beardmore“mr. beardmore motioned to recommend approval on article b, mr. balish seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Oct 14 2021Defer recommendation on Article C until Special Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Beardmore“mr. beardmore motioned to defer a recommendation until special town meeting on article c, mr. watters seconded. upon discussion committee members ag”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Oct 14 2021Defer recommendation on Article D until Special Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Beardmore“mr. beardmore motioned to defer a recommendation until special town meeting on article c, mr. watters seconded. upon discussion committee members ag”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Oct 14 2021Recommend approval on Article E — moved by Mr. Beardmore“mr. beardmore motioned to recommend approval on article e, mr. passios seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Oct 14 2021Recommend approval on Article F — moved by Mr. Beardmore“mr. beardmore motioned to recommend approval on article f, mr. balish seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Oct 14 2021Recommend approval on Article G — moved by Mr. Beardmore“mr. beardmore motioned to recommend approval on article g, mr. watters seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Oct 14 2021Find no financial impact on Article H — moved by Mr. Beardmore“mr. beardmore moved to find no financial impact on article h, mr. passios seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Oct 14 2021Recommend approval on Article I — moved by Mr. Beardmore“mr. beardmore motioned to recommend approval on article i, mr. watters seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Oct 14 2021Recommend approval on Article J — moved by Mr. Beardmore“mr. beardmore motioned to recommend approval on article j, mr. balish seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Oct 14 2021Defer Articles K and L to Special Town Meeting — moved by Mr. Beardmore“mr. beardmore motioned to defer articles k and l to special town meeting, mr. passios seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Oct 14 2021Find no financial impact for Articles M through T — moved by Mr. Beardmore“mr. beardmore moved that the committee find no financial impact for articles m through t, mr. watters seconded. on vote, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Aug 12 2021to adopt the wording of the Finance Committee Resolution as presented — moved by Mr. Passios“mr. passios moved to adopt the wording of the finance committee resolution as presented. mr. menard seconded. on vote, mr. beardmore: aye, mr. simeone: abstain, mr. watters: nay, mr. balish: nay, mr. gray: nay. motion does not pass.”failedthe minutesthe minutes
Apr 29 2021recommend warrant article 3 for payment of prior year bills (transfer $645,000 from free cash) as recommended by Town Manager — moved by Evan“motion to recommend warrant article as recommended by town manager evan motioned, chris seconded, all in favor.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Apr 29 2021recommend warrant article 5 (capital plan with revised figures and revenue sources) with Town Manager revisions — moved by Peter“motion to recommend the article with town manager revisions peter motioned, evan seconded, all in favor.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Apr 29 2021recommend warrant article 6 (omnibus budget with $105,100 additional for recycling program) as recommended by Town Manager — moved by Peter“motion to recommend article 6 as recommended by the town manager peter motioned, dave seconded, all in favor.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Apr 29 2021recommend approval of warrant article 17 (DPW Collective Bargaining Agreement, 3-year contract, July 1, 2021 – June 30, 2024) as recommended by Town Manager — moved by Peter“motion to recommend approval as recommended by town manager peter motioned, chris seconded, all in favor”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Nov 12 2020Approve articles 3, 10, 11, 12, 13 on consent calendar — moved by Chris“motion to approve - chris, seconded dave, unanimous”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Nov 12 2020Recommend approval of Article 16 — moved by Peter“peter made a motion to recommend approval for article 16. jay seconded. in favor heather, jay, dave and peter. not in favor chris and terri. recommended 4-2”passed 4-2the minutesthe minutes
Nov 12 2020Approve September 24 — moved by Chris“september 24 - motion to approve chris, seconded by peter unanimous”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Oct 15 2020Recommend STM Article 1 — moved by Peter“article 1 - vote to recommend - peter motion, dave seconded, unanimous”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 15 2020Defer STM Article 2 to Special Town Meeting — moved by Dave“article 2 - vote to defer to stm - dave motion, john seconded, unanimous”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 15 2020Recommend STM Article 3 — moved by Peter“article 3 - vote to recommend - peter motion, heather seconded, unanimous”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 15 2020Recommend STM Articles 5 and 6 — moved by Peter“vote to recommend - peter motion, chris seconded, 6-1 - dave no.”passed 6-1the minutesthe minutes
Oct 15 2020Recommend STM Article 9 — moved by Dave“article 9 - vote to recommend - dave motion, chris seconded, unanimous”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 15 2020Recommend STM Article 10 — moved by Peter“article 10 - vote to recommend - peter motion, dave seconded, unanimous”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 15 2020Recommend STM Article 11 — moved by Peter“article 11 - vote to recommend - peter motion, chris seconded, unanimous”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 15 2020Recommend STM Article 12 - Amendment of Salary Administration Bylaw — moved by Peter“article 12 - vote to recommend - peter motion, jay seconded, unanimous”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 15 2020Defer STM Article 15 - Tax Increment Financing with Greenhouse LLC to Special Town Meeting — moved by Peter“article 15 - defer to stm - peter motion, dave seconded, unanimous”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 15 2020Recommend STM Article 16 - Presentation from TCP Building Design Committee — moved by Chris“article 16 - vote to recommend - chris motion, peter seconded, unanimous”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 15 2020Note no financial impact for STM Articles 17 and 18 — moved by Peter“articles 17 and 18 - motion - no financial impact - peter motion, jay seconded, unanimous”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 15 2020Defer STM Article 19 - Streetlights LED Lights to Special Town Meeting — moved by Jay“article 19 - defer to stm - jay motion, dave seconded, unanimous”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Jun 11 2020not make a recommendation on Article 4 — moved by Peter Beardmore“article 4 (passed over) - peter beardmore moved to not make a recommendation, jay simeone 2nd (unanimous approval)”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Jun 11 2020not make a recommendation on Article 9 — moved by Peter Beardmore“article 9 (passed over) - peter beardmore moved to not make a recommendation, jay simeone 2nd (unanimous approval)”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Jun 11 2020recommend against approving Article 21 (streetlights) — moved by Peter Beardmore“peter beardmore moved to recommend against approving article 21 (streetlights), michelle walton 2nd. (unanimous approval)”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Feb 27 2020Transfer $60 from line 534500 (advertising) and $20 from line 53700 (dues membership) to line 573100 (Finance Committee meetings and schools) — moved by John Henshaw“john henshaw moved, jay simeone 2nd. roll call vote: peter beardmore - yes, jay simeone - yes, john henshaw - yes, michelle walton - yes, terri burchfield - yes. dave passios arrived later and did not vote. motion passed.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Dec 12 2019Approve the reserve transfer request for $16,890 for Fire Vehicle/Maintenance — moved by Peter Beardmore“peter beardmore moved to approve the request, john henshaw 2nd, unanimous approval”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Dec 12 2019Approve item from October 24 meeting — moved by John Henshaw“october 24 - john henshaw moved to approve, jay simeone 2nd, unanimous approval”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Dec 12 2019Approve October 29 symposium item — moved by John Henshaw“october 29 (symposium) - john henshaw oved to approve, jay simeone 2nd, unanimous approval”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Oct 10 2019Recommend Article A, the FY2020 budget adjustment — moved by Peter Beardmore“peter beardmore moved to recommend article a, dave passios seconded. unanimous approval.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 10 2019Defer any recommendation on Article B to town meeting — moved by Dave Passios“dave passios moved to defer any recommendation on article b to town meeting, peter beardmore seconded. unanimous approval.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 10 2019Recommend Article C, special purpose stabilization fund appropriation — moved by Peter Beardmore“peter beardmore moved to recommend article c, dave passios seconded. unanimous approval.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 10 2019Recommend approval of Article D — moved by Peter Beardmore“peter beardmore moved to recommend approval of article d, john henshaw seconded. unanimous approval.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 10 2019Recommend approval of Article E, move Sewer Enterprise retained earnings to Reserve Capacity Stabilization Fund — moved by John Henshaw“john henshaw moved to recommend approval of article e, jay simeone seconded. unanimous approval.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 10 2019Recommend approval of Article G, acquire Saliba Brothers property on Northfield Road — moved by Peter Beardmore“peter beardmore moved to recommend approval on article g, michelle walton seconded. unanimous approval.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 10 2019Recommend approval of Article J, acquire 842 Chase Road by gift — moved by John Henshaw“john henshaw moved to recommend approval on article j, peter beardmore seconded. unanimous approval.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 10 2019Defer on Article K, add 189 Cross Road to Sewer Service Area map — moved by David Passios“david passios moved to recommend to defer on article k, peter beardmore seconded. unanimous approval.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 10 2019Recommend approval of Article L, amendments to Salary Administration Plan — moved by John Henshaw“john henshaw moved to recommend approval on article l, peter beardmore seconded. unanimous approval.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 10 2019Defer on Article N, amendments to bylaws on earth removal and fill — moved by Peter Beardmore“peter beardmore moved to defer on article n, john henshaw seconded. unanimous approval.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 10 2019Defer on Article O — moved by Michelle Walton“michelle walton moved to defer on article o, john henshaw seconded. unanimous approval.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 10 2019Not make a recommendation on Article P — moved by Dave Passios“dave passios moved to not make a recommendation on article p, john henshaw seconded. approved 5-0-1 (peter beardmore abstained)”passed 5-0-1the minutesthe minutes
Oct 10 2019Defer on Article Q — moved by John Henshaw“john henshaw moved to defer on article q, jay simeone seconded. unanimous approval.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 10 2019Defer on Article R, home-rule petition for additional retail liquor license — moved by Dave Passios“dave passios moved to defer on article r, john henshaw seconded. unanimous approval.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Apr 25 2019Recommend a 2% cost of living adjustment to the SAP adjustment schedule for FY20, FY21, and FY22“voted to recommend a 2% cost of living adjustment to the sap adjustment schedule for fy20, fy21, & fy22”not statedthe minutesthe minutes
Dec 13 2018to support the Open Space & Recreation Plan and have Terri write a letter of support on behalf of the committee — moved by John“john moved to have the committee vote to support the process and nominated territo write the letter on behalf of the finance committee. jay second. 7-0 vote.”passed 7-0the minutesthe minutes
Nov 8 2018Recommend approval of Article 2 (Raise and Appropriate Transfer for New Growth to Special Purpose Stabilization Fund) — moved by John Henshaw“john making a motion that the committee recommend approval at the special town meeting. hannah second. vote 6-0”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Nov 8 2018Approve the revised Investment Policy Statement for the town of Lunenburg — moved by John Henshaw“john motion to approve the revised investment policy statement for the town of lunenburg. jay second. vote 6-0”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Aug 23 2018Recommend free cash policy change to the Board of Selectmen — moved by John Henshaw“john made the motion. marc second. 6-0”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
May 24 2018Transfer $2032 from the Salary reserve account to the Library Director account to cover the Library Director salary (new contract) — moved by Marc Luescher“marc made a motion to transfer $2032 from the salary reserve account to the library director account. hannah seconded. all in favor 6-0”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Sep 14 2017Approve the FY18 salary transfer from the Salary Reserve to the Finance Director Town Accountant salary in the amount of $15,492.80 and to the Finance Director Town Accountant cell phone stipend in the amount of $480 — moved by Mark Erickson“mark moved we approve the fy18 salary transfer as read. all in favor 6-0”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Jun 22 2017Approve reserve account transfer to cover the cost of the mold remediation project — moved by Mark“mark motioned to approve a reserve transfer to cover the cost of the mold remediation project. all in favor 6-0”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Jun 22 2017Approve salary reserve transfer of $8,259.76 for longevity account ($247.79) and cellphone stipend account ($480) — moved by Mark“mark made a motion to approve the salary reserve transfer of $8259.76 for the longevity account $247.79 cellphone stipend account $480 john seconded. all in favor 6-0”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Jun 22 2017Approve the Financial policy on borrowing and limits on debt service cost — moved by Mark“mark moved to approve the financial policy on borrowing and limits on debt service cost. hannah seconded. all in favor 6-0”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 23 2017recommend approval of Article 3 (Storm Water Task Force Revolving Fund) to the ATM — moved by Mark“mark moved to recommend approval by the atm, john seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 23 2017recommend approval of Article 7 (Amending PACC FY17 budget) to the ATM — moved by John“john moved to recommend atm approval, mark seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 23 2017recommend increasing the fund by $84,523 and recommend approval of Article 9 to the ATM — moved by Mark“mark moved to recommend increasing the fund by $84,523 and to recommend approval by the atm, john seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 23 2017recommend increasing the fund by $100,000 and recommend approval of Article 10 to the ATM — moved by John“john moved to recommend increasing the fund by $100,000 and to recommend approval by the atm, mark seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 23 2017recommend increasing the fund by $162,800 and recommend approval of Article 20 to the ATM — moved by John“john moved to recommend increasing the fund by $162,800 and to recommend approval by the atm, mark seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 23 2017recommend approval of Article 21 (Public Educational Governmental Committee) to the ATM — moved by John“john moved to recommend atm approval, cindy seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 23 2017recommend approval of Article 24 (rescind Lane property borrowing authorization) to the ATM — moved by Mark“mark moved to recommend approval by the atm, john seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 23 2017recommend approval of Article 34 (municipal charges lien) to the ATM — moved by Mark“mark moved to recommend approval by the atm, john seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Aug 11 2016Recommend approval to transfer $77,933 into the reserve fund and $36,740 into the School Department — moved by Mark E.“mark e. motions to recommend approval to transfer $77,933 into the reserve fund and $36,740 into the school dept. for a total of $114,733. john h. seconded. all in favor. 4-0”passed 4-0the minutesthe minutes
Aug 11 2016Recommend approval for article 2 to fund the first year of the public employee union 39 contract — moved by Mark E.“mark e. move to recommend approval for article 2 to fund the first year of the public employee union 39 contract. john h. seconded. all in favor. 4-0”passed 4-0the minutesthe minutes
Aug 11 2016Recommend approval to authorize the local 10% match on the Lanni property — moved by Mark E.“mark e. moves to recommend approval to authorize the local 10% match on the lanni property. john seconded. all in favor. 4-0”passed 4-0the minutesthe minutes
May 26 2016approve FY16 salary reserve transfer requests — moved by John Henshaw“john made a motion to approve the reserve transfer request. terri seconded the motion. the committee voted 4-0 in favor of the motion.”passed 4-0the minutesthe minutes
May 7 2016Recommend approval of Summer Street easements tied to Summer Street construction“recommend approval tied to summer street construction by a vote of 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 24 2016Recommend approval of Article 1: Reauthorize revolving fund - Ambulance Billing — moved by Terri“terri moved to recommend approval. karin seconded. vote: motion passe”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 24 2016Recommend approval of Article 2: Reauthorize revolving fund - Timber Rights — moved by Terri“terri moved to recommend approval. karin seconded. vote: motion passe”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 24 2016Recommend approval of Article 4: Reauthorize revolving fund - Green Thumb Program — moved by Terri“terri moved to recommend approval. karin seconded. vote: motion passe”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 24 2016Recommend approval of Article 5: Reauthorize revolving fund - Library Revolving Fund — moved by Terri“terri moved to recommend approval. karin seconded. vote: motion passe”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 24 2016Recommend approval of Article 18: FY17 Sewer Enterprise Fund Budget — moved by Terri“terri moved to recommend approval. karin seconded. vote: motion passed”passed 15-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 22 2016Recommend approval of reauthorizing the ambulance billing revolving fund — moved by Terri“terri moved to recommend approval. karin seconded. vote: motio”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 22 2016Recommend approval of reauthorizing the timber rights revolving fund — moved by Terri“terri moved to recommend approval. karin seconded. vote: motio”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 22 2016Recommend approval of reauthorizing the green thumb program revolving fund — moved by Terri“terri moved to recommend approval. karin seconded. vote: motio”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 22 2016Recommend approval of reauthorizing the library revolving fund — moved by Terri“terri moved to recommend approval. karin seconded. vote: motio”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 22 2016Recommend approval of the FY17 sewer enterprise fund budget — moved by Terri“terri moved to recommend approval. karin seconded. vote: motion”passed 15-0the minutesthe minutes
Feb 11 2016Call on the Massachusetts Legislature and the Governor of Massachusetts to fully fund and adopt the recommendations of the Foundation Budget Review Commission — moved by John“john moved that the lunenburg finance committee call on the massachusetts legislature and the governor of massachusetts to fully fund and adopt the recommendations of the foundation budget review commission, karin seconded.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Nov 12 2015Recommend approval of article 3 (FY16 Budget Adjustments) as written in the warrant — moved by John“john moved to recommend approval of article 3 as written in the warrant. karin seconded the motion. the motion carried-5-0”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Nov 12 2015Recommend approval of article 13 (Salary Admin. Plan) as presented at the Special Town Meeting — moved by Terri“terri moved to recommend approval of article 13 as presented at the special town meeting. john seconded the motion. the motion carried- 5-0”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Nov 12 2015Recommend approval of article 14 in the amount of $7,136 (adding funds to the Stabilization fund) — moved by Karin“karin moved to recommend approval of article 14 in the amount of $7,136. terri seconded the motion. the motion carried-5-0”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
May 2 2015Recommend approval to use $38,064.43 from free cash to fund the Pavement Management Plan — moved by John Henshaw“john made a motion to recommend approval to use $38,064.43 from free cash to fund the pmp. karin seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 4-0.”passed 4-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 23 2015recommend approval of Article 9, the FY2015 Budget Adjustment Article — moved by Terri“terri made a motion to recommend approval of article 9. karin seconded the motion and the committee voted 5-0 to approve the motion.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 23 2015recommend approval of Article 11, funding the DPW Collective Bargaining Agreement costing $25,588.12 — moved by Teri“teri made a motion to recommend approval of this article. karin seconded the motion and the committee approved the motion 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 2 2015Allocate $129,578 in additional FY16 funding as detailed in the revenue adjustment table — moved by Karin“karin made a motion to recommend approval to allocate the $129,578 in additional funding as shown in the table on page 2. john seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 2 2015Approve FY16 budget in the amount of $32,025,874 — moved by Terri“terri made a motion to recommend approval of the fy16 budget in the amount of $32,025,874. jay seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 2 2015Transfer $98,232 to the Stabilization Fund — moved by Terri“terri made a motion to recommend approval to transfer $98,232 to the stabilization fund. karin seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 2 2015Fund FY16 Capital Plan in the amount of $801,578 — moved by Terri“terri made a motion to recommend approval to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds or borrow a sum of money to fund the fy16 capital plan in the amount of $801,578. jay seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 2 2015Raise and appropriate $848,349 for the Sewer Enterprise Fund — moved by Terri“terri made a motion to recommend approval to raise and appropriate $848,349 for the sewer enterprise fund. jay seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 2 2015Appropriate premium amount ($105,975.36) to reduce borrowing authority for Middle & High School construction — moved by Terri“terri made a motion to appropriate the premium amount to reduce the borrowing authority. john seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 2 2015Rescind remaining borrowing authorization from Article 2 of 11/6/2001 Special Town Meeting for engineering and construction of sewers ($284,263.59) — moved by Karin“karin made a motion to recommend approval to allocate the $129,578 in additional funding as shown in the table on page 2. john seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 5-0. ”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 2 2015Rescind remaining borrowing authorization from Article 4 of May 7, 2005 Special Town Meeting for engineering and construction of sewers ($28,207) — moved by Terri“terri made a motion to recommend approval of the fy16 budget in the amount of $32,025,874. jay seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 5-0. c. stabilization fund, article 15: ter”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 2 2015Rescind remaining borrowing authorization from Article 4 of October 1, 2002 Special Town Meeting for renovation of heating system of Turkey Hill Middle School ($125,000) — moved by Karin“karin made a motion to recommend approval to allocate the $129,578 in additional funding as shown in the table on page 2. john seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 5-0. b. the total fy16 budget, article 16:”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 2 2015Rescind remaining borrowing authorization from Article 4 of May 3, 2003 Special Town Meeting for renovation of heating system of T.C. Passios Elementary School ($56,550) — moved by Terri“terri made a motion to recommend approval of the fy16 budget in the amount of $32,025,874. jay seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 5-0. c. stabilization fund, article 15: terri made a motion to recommend ap”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 26 2015Approve six articles on the consent calendar regarding annual reauthorization of revolving funds and related expenditures. — moved by Terri Burchfield“terri made a motion to recommend approval of the six articles on the consent calendar and related expenditures. karin seconded. the committee approved the motion 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 26 2015Allocate $1,782 to pay prior year expenses. — moved by Terri Burchfield“terri made a motion to recommend approval to allocate $1,782 to pay prior year expenses, john seconded. the committee approved the motion 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 26 2015Approve $265,000 to operate the solid waste program enterprise fund in FY2016. — moved by Terri Burchfield“terri made a motion to recommend approval of $265,000 to operate the solid waste program enterprise fund in fy2016. karin seconded. the committee approved the motion 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 26 2015Fund the Water Department Enterprise Fund account with $25,000. — moved by John Henshaw“john made a motion to recommend approval to fund the account with $25,000. terri seconded the motion. the committee approved 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 26 2015Approve transfer of $300,000 for sewer collection system betterment project on Pleasant View Street. — moved by Terri Burchfield“terri made a motion that the committee recommend approval of a transfer of $300,000 for the betterment project, and karin seconded. the committee approved the motion 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 26 2015Approve $10,000 to be put in the Police Special Fund for off-duty detail salaries. — moved by Terri Burchfield“terri made a motion that the committee recommend approval of a transfer of $300,000 for the betterment project, and karin seconded. the committee approved the mo”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 26 2015Establish the reserve capacity stabilization fund and set aside fees to fund it. — moved by John Henshaw“john made a motion to recommend approval to establish this fund and set aside fees to fund it. terri seconded. the committee approved 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Sep 11 2014Transfer $10,033.44 from Health Insurance to Legal Expenses — moved by Karin Menard“karin moved that the town transfer $10,033.44 from health insurance to legal expenses and terri seconded the motion. the finance committee approved the motion 4-0.”passed 4-0the minutesthe minutes
Aug 21 2014Recommend that the Board of Selectmen approve the Financial Policies submitted by the Finance Committee — moved by Terri B.“terri b. moved that the committee recommend that the board of selectmen [bos] approve the financial policies submitted by the fin comm. karin m. seconded the motion. the committee approved the motion 4-0.”passed 4-0the minutesthe minutes
Jun 26 2014Offer Jason Smith the opportunity to resign by 6/30/2014, or recommend his removal to the appointing committee on 7/1/2014 — moved by Brian Laffond“bl made a motion to inform js that we agreed to give him the opportunity to resign by 6/30/2014 or we will recommend his removal to the appointing committee on 7/1/2014. sr seconded, motion carried 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
May 8 2014approve a salary reserve fund transfer of $21,868 to appropriate salary accounts to cover contract changes — moved by Brian Laffond“bl motioned to approve the transfer. km seconded, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
May 3 2014to recommend approval of Article 8 regarding using free cash to pay a prior year expense — moved by BL“bl motioned to recommend approval of article 8 regarding using free cash to pay a prior year expense. km seconded, motion carried 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
May 3 2014to recommend approval of Article 9 regarding transfers and amendments to reconcile the FY14 budget — moved by KM“km motioned to recommend approval of article 9 regarding transfers and amendments to reconcile the fy14 budget. bl seconded, motion carried 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 3 2014Recommend approval of Article 14, to raise and appropriate or transfer $1,114,152 to fund the Capital Plan, including $689,152 from available funds, and $425,000 in borrowing for the fire truck — moved by Terri Burchfield“tb motioned to recommend approval of article 14, to raise and appropriate or transfer $1,114,152 to fund the capital plan, including $689,152 from available funds, and $425,000 in borrowing for the fire truck. jh seconded; motion carried 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 3 2014Move $12,500 from line 30 (Legal Expenses) to line 35 (Planning Board) — moved by Brian Laffond“bl motioned to move $12,500 from line 30 (legal expenses) to line 35 (planning board). this would support the town manager's recommendation to expand the planning director position to include more coordinating responsibilities of all land use offices as a land use director. sr seconded; motion carried 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 3 2014Decrease line 13 (Reserve Fund) by $2,500 and increase line 3 (Interest- Temporary Loans) by $2,500 — moved by Brian Laffond“bl motioned to decrease line 13 (reserve fund) by $2,500 and increase line 3 (interest- temporary loans) by $2,500. this would support the borrowing to obtain the lane property as recommended by the open space ad hoc committee. km seconded; motion carried 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 3 2014Decrease line 13 by $113,597 (Reserve Fund) and increase the pavement management plan to $371,799 — moved by John Henshaw“jh motioned to decrease line 13 by $113,597 (reserve fund) and increase the pavement management plan to $371,799. sr seconded; motion carried 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 3 2014Recommend approval of Article 18, in the amount of $29,079,384 as amended — moved by Terri Burchfield“tb motioned to recommend approval of article 18, in the amount of $29,079,384 as amended. bl seconded; motion carried 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 3 2014Recommend approval of Article 19, to transfer $74,729 from free cash to the Stabilization Fund — moved by Brian Laffond“bl motioned to recommend approval of article 19, to transfer $74,729 from free cash to the stabilization fund. km seconded, motion carried 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 3 2014Recommend approval of Article 22, to raise and appropriate or transfer funds to purchase a portion of the Lane property which abuts the Town Forest, contingent upon support from the LAND Grant — moved by Brian Laffond“bl motioned to recommend approval of article 22, to raise and appropriate or transfer funds to purchase a portion of the lane property which abuts the town forest, contingent upon support from the land grant. km seconded; motion carried 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 3 2014Recommend approval of Article 24, to appropriate $25,000 from cemetery receipts for cemetery care and improvements — moved by Terri Burchfield“tb motioned to recommend approval of article 24, to appropriate $25,000 from cemetery receipts for cemetery care and improvements. bl seconded; motion carried 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 3 2014Recommend approval of Article 26 to set up a Student Transportation Offset Receipt Fund of $31,000 — moved by Brian Laffond“bl motioned to recommend approval of article 26 to set up a student transportation offset receipt fund of $31,000. jh seconded; motion carried 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 27 2014Recommend approval of Articles 1-6 (revolving fund articles) — moved by BL“bl motioned to recommend approval of articles 1-6. sr seconded; motion carried 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 27 2014Recommend approval of Article 15, to raise and appropriate or transfer $285,000 to operate the Solid Waste Disposal Enterprise Fund — moved by JH“jh motioned to recommend approval of article 15, to raise and appropriate or transfer $285,000 to operate the solid waste disposal enterprise fund. bl seconded; motion carried 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 27 2014Recommend approval of Article 16, to raise and appropriate or transfer $25,000 to operate the Water Department Enterprise Fund — moved by JH“jh motioned to recommend approval of article 16, to raise and appropriate or transfer $25,000 to operate the water department enterprise fund. sr seconded; motion carried 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 27 2014Recommend approval of Article 17, to raise and appropriate or transfer $814,242 to operate the Sewer Enterprise Fund — moved by BL“bl motioned to recommend approval of article 17, to raise and appropriate or transfer $814,242 to operate the sewer enterprise fund. jh seconded; motion carried 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Mar 27 2014Recommend approval of Article 21, to appropriate by transfer or borrowing up to $2,200,000 which will be funded through betterments to connect users to sewer mains — moved by JH“jh motioned to recommend approval of article 21, to appropriate by transfer or borrowing up to $2,200,000 which will be funded through betterments to connect users to sewer mains. sr seconded; motion carried 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Jan 23 2014Authorize expenditures in excess of available appropriations for snow and ice removal in accordance with MGL Chapter 44, Section 3ID, provided that expenditures are approved by the Board of Selectmen — moved by BL“bl motioned that, in accordance with mgl chapter 44, section 3id, the finance committee along with the town manager, authorize expenditures in excess of available appropriations for snow and ice remova provided that the expenditures are approved by the board of selectmen. km seconded, approved unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Dec 19 2013Finance Committee recommend approval of Article 1 as presented in the Warrant — moved by Terri Burchfield“tb made a motion that the finance committee recommend approval of article 1 as presented in the warrant. jh seconded. while the finance committee is unanimous in stating the need for a new high school, questions remain regarding some design components and the concern that operational costs will not be neutral. vote to approve the motion to recommend approval was 5-1 in favor.”passed 5-1the minutesthe minutes
Jul 25 2013Approve Chapter 44 Section 33B transfers for legal expenses related to codification of bylaws — moved by BL“bl motioned to approve the transfers in the amounts presented (attachment). jh seconded, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
May 4 2013Recommend approval of Article 9 as presented in the Town Meeting warrant — moved by JR“jr motioned to recommend approval of article 9 as presented in the town meeting warrant. sr seconded, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
May 4 2013Recommend approval of Article 19 in the amount of $28,177,263 — moved by BL“bl motioned to recommend approval in the amount of $28,177,263. tb seconded, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 4 2013Recommend approval of Article 14 (Capital Plan) in the amount of $652,483 — moved by John Male“jm made a motion to recommend approval of article 14 in the amount of $652,483. sr seconded, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 4 2013Recommend approval of Articles 1-6 (Consent Calendar regarding revolving fund accounts) — moved by John Male“jm made a motion to recommend approval of articles 1-6. bl seconded, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 4 2013Recommend approval of Article 13 (appropriation to the Stabilization Fund) in the amount of $286,958 — moved by John Male“jm made a motion to recommend approval of article 13 in the amount of $286,958. bl seconded, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 4 2013Recommend approval of Article 15 (Solid Waste Disposal Program Enterprise Fund) in the amount of $285,000 — moved by Brian Laffond“bl made a motion to recommend approval of article 15 in the amount of $285,000. sr seconded, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 4 2013Recommend approval of Article 16 (Water Department/Water Enterprise Fund) in the amount of $18,000 — moved by Terri Burchfield“tb made a motion to recommend approval of article 16 in the amount of $18,000. jm seconded, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 4 2013Recommend approval of Article 17 (Sewer Enterprise Fund) in the amount of $714,613 — moved by Jason Smith“js made a motion to recommend approval of article 17 in the amount of $$714,613. tb seconded, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 4 2013Recommend approval of Article 18 (FY2014 Town budget) in the amount of $28,184,453 — moved by John Male“jm made a motion to recommend approval of article 18 in the amount of $28,184,453. js seconded, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 4 2013Recommend disapproval of Article 19 (repeal of local meals excise tax) — moved by Terri Burchfield“tb made a motion to recommend disapproval of article 19. bl seconded, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 4 2013Recommend approval of Article 25 (Energy Stretch Code) — moved by Brian Laffond“bl made a motion to recommend approval of article 25. sr seconded. split vote of 3 yes, and 3 abstain. yes: tb, sr, bl abstain: js, me, jm”passed 3-0 (3 abstained)the minutesthe minutes
Apr 4 2013Recommend approval of Article 28 (transfer of the Parks Garage to the Select Board for disposition) — moved by Jason Smith“js made a motion to recommend approval of article 28. bl seconded, motion carried unanimously.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Feb 28 2013permit the Town Manager to spend in excess of the budgeted amount for snow and ice — moved by Terri Burchfield“tb motioned to permit the town manager to spend in excess of the budgeted amount. js seconded, motion carried unanimously.”motion carried unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Dec 19 2012to recommend approval of Article 1 as presented in the Warrant — moved by Terri Burchfield“tb made a motion that the finance committee recommend approval of article 1 as presented in the warrant. jh seconded. while the finance committee is unanimous in stating the need for a”passed 5-1the minutesthe minutes
Sep 25 2012Recommend approval of Article 1, authorizing the Board of Selectmen to negotiate a Power Purchase Agreement on behalf of the town — moved by Steven Raboin“sr motioned to recommend approval of article 1, as written, authorizing the board of selectmen to negotiate a power purchase agreement on behalf of the town. jm seconded, approval was unanimous.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Sep 25 2012Recommend approval of Article 2, allowing a PILOT agreement for the Pleasant Street solar project, subject to participation in a Power Purchase Agreement with Lunenburg as negotiated by the BoS — moved by John Male“jm motioned to recommend approval of article 2, as written, allowing a pilot agreement for the pleasant street solar project, subject to participation in a power purchase agreement with lunenburg as negotiated by the bos. sr seconded, approval was unanimous.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Sep 25 2012Recommend approval of Article 3, allowing a PILOT agreement for the Chase Road solar project, subject to participation in a Power Purchase Agreement with Lunenburg as negotiated by the BoS — moved by John Male“jm motioned to recommend approval of article 3, as written, allowing a pilot agreement for the chase road solar project, subject to participation in a power purchase agreement with lunenburg as negotiated by the bos. js seconded, approval was unanimous.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Sep 20 2012to table the matter until the meeting on Tuesday 9/25/2012 — moved by T.B.“t.b. made a motion that we table the matter until our meeting on tuesday 9/25/2012 for a vote. 5 yes-1 abstained. motion carried.”passed 5-0-1the minutesthe minutes
Jul 26 2012Approve transfer of $32,245.52 from the Reserve Fund to cover the snow and ice deficit — moved by BL“bl motioned to approve the transfer of $32,245.52 from the reserve fund to cover the snow and ice deficit. sr seconded. approved 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Jul 26 2012Approve Chapter 44 Section 33B transfers in the amounts of $220.53 from Treasurer's Administration to Administrative Fee-Loans and $21,152.82 from Health Insurance to Central Purchasing — moved by SG“sg motioned to approve chapter 44 section 33b transfers in the amounts of $220.53 from treasurer's administration to administrative fee-loans and $21,152.82 from health insurance to central purchasing. sr seconded. approved 6- 0”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
May 10 2012Approve Reserve Fund transfer of $12,147.50 to Veteran's Benefits — moved by Brian L.“motion made by brian l. / seconded by barbara r. accepted unanimously: 6-0.”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
May 5 2012Recommend approval of Article 9 regarding stabilization fund and reserve fund — moved by Barbara Reynolds“br moved to recommend approval of article 9 as written in motion sheet 2012 town meeting final draft dated 5/3/12 (handout), jm seconded, discussion held, all approved 5-0”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
May 5 2012Pass over Article 10 — moved by Scott Gile“sg recommended passing over article 10, br seconded, all approved 5-0”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
May 5 2012Recommend approval of Article 5 (Police Officers Collective Bargaining) with rewritten language — moved by Barbara Reynolds“br recommends approval of rewritten language per motion sheet 2012, jm seconded, discussion held, all approved 5-0”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
May 5 2012Recommend approval of Article 20 (Personal Property) as written in the Town Warrant — moved by Barbara Reynolds“br moves we recommend as written in the town warrant, jm seconded, all in favor 5-0”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
May 5 2012Pass over Article 12 (DPW Contract) — moved by Barbara Reynolds“br recommends we pass over article 12, sg seconded, all in favor 5-0”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 26 2012recommend approval of STM Article 1 Prior Year Expense from reserve fund“motion to recommend approval from reserve fund, br seconded, all approved 5-0”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 26 2012pass over STM Article 2 — moved by BR“br made motion to pass over, bl seconded, all in favor 5-0”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 26 2012Finance Committee agrees to pass over STM Article 3 — moved by BL“bl moved that fin com agrees to pass over article 3, br seconded, all in favor 5-0”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 26 2012recommend moving $39K from free cash to fund extraordinary unemployment benefits — moved by BL“bl made the motion to recommend moving $39k from free cash to fund extraordinary unemployment benefits, br seconded, all in favor”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Apr 26 2012approve ATM Article 10 using same language as approved by Board of Selectmen — moved by BR“br made motion to approve same language as approved by bos, sg seconded, all approved 5-0”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 26 2012recommend transfer of $138,700 from Zoning Incentive Stabilization Fund to Summer Street project — moved by BL“bl made motion to recommend transfer $138,700 from zoning incentive stabilization fund to summer street project, br seconded, all approved”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Apr 5 2012recommend approval of STM Article 4 — moved by BR“br motions to recommend approval, bl seconded, all approved 6-0”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 5 2012recommend approval of Revolving Fund articles 1-6 — moved by IM“im made motion to recommend approval of revolving fund articles 1-6 (none have increased over prior year), sg seconded, all in favor, 6-0”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 5 2012recommend approval of ATM Article 8 (Town Manager Recommended Budget) in the amount of $27,453,841 — moved by JM“jm made motion to recommend approval in the amount of $27,453,841, br seconded, all approved 6-0”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 5 2012recommend approval of ATM Article 9 (Override) — moved by BL“bl made motion to recommend approval, br seconded, all approved 6-0”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 5 2012recommend approval of ATM Article 10 (School Feasibility Study) — moved by SG“sg made motion to recommend approval, br seconded, voted approval of 5-1 (bl voted against)”passed 5-1the minutesthe minutes
Apr 5 2012recommend approval of ATM Article 12 (Water Department) — moved by JM“jm made motion to recommend approval, bl seconded, all in favor 6-0”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 5 2012recommend approval of ATM Article 13 (Solid Waste) in the amount of $285K — moved by BR“br made motion to recommend approval in the amount of $285k, bl seconded, all in favor 6-0”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 5 2012recommend approval of ATM Article 14 (Sewer Enterprise Fund) in the amount of $643,726 — moved by BL“bl made motion to recommend approval in the amount of $643,726, mm seconded, sg abstained, 5 in favor with one abstention”passed 5-0-1the minutesthe minutes
Apr 5 2012recommend approval of ATM Article 15 (Capital Plan) in the amount of $464,487 — moved by BL“bl moves we recommend approval in the amount of $464,487, br seconded, all approved 6-0”passed 6-0the minutesthe minutes
Jan 12 2012approve expenditures in excess of available appropriations for snow and ice — moved by JM“jm moved we approve expenditures in excess of available appropriations for snow and ice; br seconded, all approved”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Nov 10 2011Accept the salary reserve transfer request for $7,320 buyback of sick and vacation time for retiring sergeant Ernest Gould — moved by John Male“jm made motion to accept the transfer requested, bl seconded, all approved”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Nov 10 2011Recommend approval in the amount of $8,265 for Attorney Dan Hill expenses — moved by Brian Laffond“bl moves we recommend approval in the amount of $8265 for attorney dan hill expenses, jm seconded, all approved”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Nov 10 2011Rescind the $456,927.87 in previously authorized borrowing — moved by Brian Laffond“bl recommends we rescind the $456,927.87, jm seconded, all approved”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 6 2011Approve the Town of Lunenburg joining the Nashoba Valley Regional Emergency Communications Center — moved by John Male“jm made motion the town of lunenburg join the nashoba valley regional emergency communications center, br seconds, unanimous approval”unanimous approvalthe minutesthe minutes
Jul 14 2011to recommend approval of Article 1 regarding the payment of additional $200,000 — moved by BL“bl moves to recommend approval of article 1 and br seconds the motion.”not statedthe minutesthe minutes
Jun 30 2011Approve Chapter 44 - 33b transfers — moved by Marilyn Stokes“ms moved for approval, br second, unanimous.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
May 7 2011Approve warrant article #11 — moved by Mark Erickson“me recommends approval at 0/.5/1%; ms seconds; all approved.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
May 7 2011Approve warrant article #13 — moved by Martha McDonald“mm made motion to approve; ms seconds; all approved.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
May 7 2011Amend warrant article #14 to draw from Retained Earnings to $65,490.55 (reduction of $20K) — moved by Mark Erickson“me made motion to amend draw from retained earnings to $65,490.55 (reduction of $20k); mm seconds; all approved.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
May 7 2011Approve new vendor, Casella, with 10 year contract — moved by Marilyn Stokes“new vendor, casella, with 10 year contract - ms recommends approval; jm seconds; all approved.”passed unanimouslythe minutesthe minutes
Apr 28 2011to approve a $100K transfer for police/fire injured personnel and snow and ice deficit expenses — moved by ME“me recommends approval as outlined for $100k transfer, mm seconds, all approved.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Apr 28 2011to rescind the Quinn Bill and replace with an educational fund equal to 50% — moved by ME“me recommends motion to approve, ms seconds, all in favor.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2011Approve Articles A through F — moved by John Male“articles a through f - jm made motion to approve, mm seconds, all approved.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2011Approve Article L in the amount of $2500 — moved by John Male“article l- jm made motion to approve in the amount of $2500, br seconds, all approved.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Mar 31 2011Approve Article T — moved by Martha McDonald“article t- mm made motion to approve, ms seconds, jm and bl opposed; bl feels it's not a good precedent to set.”not statedthe minutesthe minutes
Feb 17 2011approve the authorization allowing deficit spending for snow and ice removal — moved by BR“br made a motion to approve the authorization allowing deficit spending for snow & ice removal, ms second. vote to approve was unanimous.”unanimousthe minutesthe minutes
Nov 30 2010Approve Article #3, Dispatcher's Union Contract, as written — moved by John Male“article #3 - dispatcher's union contract - jm recommended approval as written, me seconded, all approved.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Nov 18 2010Recommend purchase of two police cruisers at $24K each from available funds — moved by Mark Erickson“me moved we recommend purchase of two police cruisers at $24k each from available funds - jm seconded - all approved”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Nov 18 2010Approve KS worksheet on budget adjustments, plus $12K reduction in health insurance balance appropriation and $21K reduction in salary reserve account — moved by John Male“jm recommended approval of ks worksheet on budget adjustments plus a $12k reduction in health insurance balance appropriation and a $21k reduction in salary reserve account - me seconded - all approved”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Nov 18 2010Recommend approval of $56K for Summer Street project from available funds — moved by Mark Erickson“me recommended approval of $56k for summer street project from available funds - all approved”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Nov 18 2010Recommend approval of $5K for special revolving fund — moved by Martha McDonald“mm recommended approval of $5k for special revolving fund - jm seconded - all approved”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Oct 14 2010Transfer funds from Salary Reserve to settle Fire and Police Chief contracts — moved by Martha McDonald“mm made motion to transfer funds, me seconded, all approved”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Aug 26 2010adopt the Committee/Department Liaison Assignments slate — moved by Mark Erickson“me moved to adopt slate as listed below and mm seconded, all approved.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Aug 26 2010approve the Final FY2010 transfer — moved by Mike Mackin“mm made motion to approve, ms seconded, all approved.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Jul 29 2010Accept the year-end transfers as presented — moved by Marilyn Stokes“ms made motion to accept the transfers as presented and mm seconded, all approved.”passedthe minutesthe minutes
Apr 29 2010recommend approval of STM Article 1 — moved by John Male“stm article 1: jm moved to recommend approval, br second. carried 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 29 2010recommend approval of ATM Article 3 — moved by Mark Erickson“atm article 3: me moved to recommend approval, lw second. carried 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 29 2010recommend approval of ATM Article 4 — moved by John Male“atm article 4: jm moved to recommend approval, br second. carried 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 29 2010recommend approval of ATM Article 8 — moved by John Male“atm article 8: jm moved to recommend approval, me second. motion withdrawn pending additional information on assessors impact.”withdrawnthe minutesthe minutes
Apr 29 2010recommend approval of ATM Article 9 — moved by John Male“atm article 9: jm moved to recommend approval, lw second. carried 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 29 2010recommend approval of ATM Article 10 — moved by John Male“atm article 10: jm moved to recommend approval, br second. carried 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 29 2010recommend approval of ATM Article 11 — moved by Barbara Reynolds“atm article 11: br moved to recommend approval, me second. carried 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes
Apr 29 2010recommend approval of ATM Article 12 — moved by John Male“atm article 12: jm moved to recommend approval, br second. carried 5-0.”passed 5-0the minutesthe minutes

The town’s minutes are the record: a vote from them carries the minutes’ own words, checked verbatim. A vote from the recording only was written by a language model from machine captions — a motion as heard, and “not audible” a finding about the recording — and links to the second in the video. Both records are read as they arrive and joined here, whichever came first.

Time tracking

171.2 h of discussion across the 73 recorded meetings we have minutes for, by topic. A topic can overlap another, so the shares can sum past 100%.

budget33.3 h · 19%
capital30.8 h · 18%
budget fy2629.8 h · 17%
warrant article25.5 h · 15%
override22.2 h · 13%
town meeting20.5 h · 12%
staffing19.1 h · 11%
budget fy2716.7 h · 10%
town departments16.5 h · 10%
facilities16.1 h · 9%
personnel13.8 h · 8%
grants13.6 h · 8%

Budget schedule

Measured from this board’s own posted agendas over the last 5 budget cycles (July to June): the dates each subject appeared. The “expect” column is the typical first and last date across those cycles — a scheduled subject, not a decision.

subjectexpectFY24FY25FY26FY27FY28
a budget presented or reviewedOct 27 → Apr 24Oct 27, Jan 26, Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23, Mar 2, Mar 9, Mar 22, Mar 23Dec 7, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 21, Feb 22, Feb 29, Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 20, Mar 21, Mar 28, Apr 4, Apr 11, Apr 25Sep 12, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24, Jan 9, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 25, Feb 27, Mar 6, Mar 13, Mar 20, Mar 27, Apr 3, Apr 24Aug 26, Sep 30, Oct 9, Oct 23, Nov 13, Jan 12, Jan 27, Feb 12, Feb 19—
Town MeetingSep 12 → Apr 25Jul 21, Jul 28, Sep 20, Nov 10, Feb 23, Mar 2, Mar 9, Mar 22, Mar 23, Mar 30, Apr 20Dec 7, Jan 11, Jan 18, Jan 25, Feb 8, Feb 21, Feb 22, Feb 29, Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 20, Mar 21, Mar 28, Apr 4, Apr 11, Apr 25Sep 12, Sep 26, Oct 10, Oct 24, Mar 27, Apr 3, Apr 24, May 8, May 23Sep 25, Oct 9, Oct 23, Nov 13, Jan 8, Apr 2, Apr 6Aug 13, Aug 27, Sep 10, Sep 24, May 28
an overrideFeb 8 → Apr 25—Feb 8, Feb 29, Mar 7, Apr 4, Apr 11, Apr 25Mar 27, May 23Jan 8, Feb 5, Feb 12, Feb 19, Feb 26, Mar 5, Mar 10, Mar 12, Mar 19, Mar 24, Mar 26, Apr 2, Apr 6—
warrant articlesSep 29 → Mar 27Sep 29, Oct 13, Mar 30, Apr 20Nov 13, Feb 29, Mar 7, Mar 14, Mar 20, Mar 21, Mar 28, Apr 4, Apr 11, Apr 25Sep 12, Oct 24, Feb 13, Feb 20, Feb 25, Feb 27, Mar 6, Mar 13, Mar 20, Mar 27Mar 26Sep 24
the warrant closesFeb 8 → Mar 14—Feb 8, Feb 21, Feb 22, Feb 29, Mar 7, Mar 14Sep 12——
a citizens’ petitionMar 27——Mar 27——

A cycle is named for the fiscal year it builds: FY28 is the budget being built now. Read off the agenda text with a word search, so a subject named differently on an agenda is missed and one mentioned in passing is counted.

As of 2026-10-10.

What changed

Version 15 — updated September 20, 2026