===PAGE 1=== TOWN OF LUNENBURG ANNUAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017 ===PAGE 2=== 2 In Memoriam Lillian S. Griffiths Lillian passed away on September 30th at the age of 99. Lillian grew up on the family farm in Lunenburg with four brothers and five sisters. After distinguishing herself as a scholar-athlete at Lunenburg High and graduating from Fitchburg State in 1941, she began her 33-year career in education as a junior high teacher in Lunenburg. She went on to teach fifth grade, earn her Master’s Degree from Boston University. and serve as the Reading Supervisor for grades K-8 from 1957 until her retirement in 1977. She was past president of the Lunenburg Teachers’ Association and the North Worcester County’s Council on Reading. She was an avid golfer and past president of the Oak Hill Country Club Women’s Golf Association. She also coached basketball and field hockey at Lunenburg High and was deeply honored to be one of the first ten inductees to the LHS Athletic Hall of Fame in 2007. Walter Barrett Keeler, age 90, died April 24th. Mr. Keeler was active in the Lunenburg community, taking leadership positions in the United Parish; serving on the School Committee from 1965-1974; helping to found Hickory Hills Landowners Inc. in 1978 which purchased the lake for residents and shareholders; working tirelessly to have Hickory Hills roads taken over by the Town; and culminating in service on the Lunenburg Board of Selectmen from 1984-1987. Sarah Powell, 103, passed away on September 13, 2017. She was the recipient of the Boston Post Cane Award in 2015. At that time, she said she was ancient. Sarah’s wit will be missed by all, as well as her special ability to say the alphabet backwards! Einard Warpula, 89, passed away on May 17th at home surrounded by family. Einard lived on the same property on Flat Hill Road in Lunenburg for 87 years. Einard owned Warpula Bus Company for 25 years, safely transporting thousands of students in Lunenburg. Upon "retiring," he drove motor-coaches for Wilson Bus Lines and school buses for local contractors, right up until last December. He was a wealth of knowledge on best-routes, landmarks, parking spots and all things mechanical. Einard loved to drive and trained many others to drive as well. He loved a good story and a good laugh and always found something positive in every situation. ===PAGE 3=== 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS Lunenburg Profile …………………………………………………………..………… 5 Elected Officials- State & Local ……………………………………………..…………………………………… 6 Appointed Officials ……………………………………………………………. 9 ADMINISTRATION Town Manager Report………………………………………………………….…………………………………..………………………………….. 16 Accountant Balance Sheet for year ending June 30, 2017 ………………………………………………………………………… 20 General Funds Revenue Chart …………………………………………………………………………………… 21 FY 2017 Receipts ………………………………………………. 22 General Fund Expenditures Chart …………………………………… 23 General Fund Appropriations Summary & Classification of Accounts ………………………………….. 24 Special Revenue Funds ………………………………………………. 29 Capital Projects Fund ………………………………………………. 34 Board of Assessors …………. ………………………………………………. 35 Treasurer/Tax Collector Treasurer's Cash as of June 30, 2017 …………………………………… 36 Trust Funds ……………………………………………………………. 37 Five Year Outstanding Debt ………………………………………………. 40 Debt Repayment Schedule as of June 30, 2017…………………………………. 41 Collection of Taxes ………………………………………………. 43 TOWN SERVICES Agricultural Commission - no report submitted Architectural Preservation District Commission 48 Building Department ………………………………………………. 48 Cemetery Commission ………………………………………………. 49 Conservation Commission ………………………………………………. 51 Council on Aging ……………………………………………………………. 53 Cultural Council ……………………………………………………………. 54 Department of Public Works ………………………………………………. 55 Finance Committee ……………………………………………………………. 59 Green Community Task Force - no report submitted Historical Commission ………………………………………………. 61 Information Technology ………………………………………………. 62 Public Library…………………………………………………………………… 63 Public Access Channel Committee …………………………………………….…………………………………… 65 Senior Property Tax Work Off Program …………………………………… 70 Sewer Commission ……………………………………………………………. 71 Veterans Services - no report submitted ===PAGE 4=== 4 TABLE OF CONTENTS PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY Board of Health …………………………………………………………….. 74 Nashoba Associated Boards of Health …………………………………… 75 Fire Department ……………………………………………………………. 79 Police Department ……………………………………………………………. 82 PLANNING Capital Planning Committee ………………………………………………. 90 Planning Board ……………………………………………… 91 Zoning Board of Appeals ………………………………………………. 93 EDUCATION LUNENBURG PUBLIC SCHOOLS Superintendent Message ………………………………………………. 97 School Facilities ……………………………………………………………. 100 Technology Department ………………………………………………. 101 Special Services ……………………………………………………………. 102 School Lunch Program……………………………………………………….………………………………………………. 105 Primary School ……………………………………………………………. 105 Turkey Hill Elementary……………………………………………………..…………………………………… 109 Middle School ……………………………………………………………. 113 High School ……………………………………………………………. 116 MONTACHUSETT REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL Superintendent Message ………………………………………………. 122 TOWN CLERK Vital Records Report……………………………………………………………...……………………………………………………………. 152 Annual Town Meeting, May 6, 2017 …………………………………… 153 Fiscal Year 2017 Omnibus Budget …………………………………… 168 Special Town Meeting, November 28, 2017 …………………………………… 170 Annual Town Election, May 20, 2017 …………………………………… 186 Special State Primary, November 5, 2017 …………………………………… 189 Special State Election, December 7, 2017 …………………………………… 189 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Town & School Emloyee Gross Wages…………………………………………. 192 Town Office Hours………………………………………………………………. 199 Boards/Committees/Commissions Meeting Schedules…………………………… 200 ===PAGE 5=== 5 LUNENBURG PROFILE YEAR INCORPORATED- 1728 FY’17 TAX RATE-$19.98 OPEN TOWN MEETING GOVERNMENT- FIVE MEMBER BOARD OF SELECTMEN ANNUAL TOWN MEETING- 1ST SATURDAY IN MAY ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION- 3RD SATURDAY IN MAY AREA- 26.63 SQUARE MILES ROAD MILES- ABOUT 100 Lunenburg was settled in 1718 and incorporated in 1728. It occupies a land area of approximately 26.4 square miles. Lunenburg is located in north central Massachusetts approximately 43 miles from Boston. It is bordered on the west by the Town of Ashby and the City of Fitchburg, on the south by the Town of Lancas ter and the City of Leominster, on the east by the Town of Shirley, and on the north by the Town of Townsend. Local legislative decisions are made by an open town meeting consisting o f all registered voters in the t own. Subject to the legislative decisions made by town meeti ng, the affairs of the t own are generally administered by a five member Board of S electmen and a Town Manager. Local school affairs are administered by an elected seven member School Committee while local taxes are assessed by a three me mber Board of A ssessors, all are appointed on an at -large basis for staggered three-year terms. Lunenburg is a semi-rural community located in northern Worcester County. Three water bodies account for somewhat of a clustered approach to the t own's histori cal development. Lake Whalom and the former Whalom Amusement Park delineated the Whalom District from the remainder of Lunenburg. This district was developed as a housing base for many factory workers working in the mills and factories of Leominster and Fitchburg. In many ways the characteristics of the Whalom District more closely reflect characteristics of these cities than of the rest of Lunenb urg. The Hickory Hills area of t own, around Hickory Hills Lake, was developed as a private community comprise d largely of vacation cottages. The third body of water is Shirley Re servoir, a public water body also developed with mainly vacation cottages that have now been modified to year -round residences. Commercial and industrial development is permitted in several areas of town, primarily along the two major arteries (Rout es 2A and 13), and the t own's peripheries , due largely to the close proximity of Leominster's and Fitchburg's sewer and water systems. Although many farms and orchards had slowly developed into single family housing, farming continues on in Lunenburg. At the Annual Town Meeting on May 4 th, 2013, the Town voted to establish an Agricultural Commission to represent, preserve, and enhance farming in the community and to administer the “Right to Farm” bylaw. ===PAGE 6=== 6 ELECTED OFFICIALS GOVERNOR ATTORNEY GENERAL Charlie Baker Maura Healey Massachusetts State House Office of Attorney General Room 280 One Ashburton Place Office of the Governor Boston, MA 02108-1518 Boston, MA 02133 (617) 727-2200 Boston office (617) 725- 4005 (508) 792-7600 Worcester office (888) 870-7770 Email: ago@state.ma.us MASSACHUSETTS CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION SENATE Elizabeth Warren Edward J. Markey Boston Office Boston Office 2400 JFK Federal Building 975 JFK Federal Building 15 New Sudbury Street 15 New Sudbury Street Boston, MA 02203 Boston, MA 02203 (617) 565-3170 (617) 565-8519 http://www.warren.senate.gov/ http://www.markey.senate.gov/ Washington D.C. Office Washington D.C. Office 317 Hart Senate Office Building 255 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D. C. 20510 Washington, D. C. 20510 (202) 224-4543 (202) 22-2742 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Niki Tsongas – Federal- 3rd District Fitchburg State University 1714 Longworth House Office Building Center for Professional Studies Office Washington, D.C. 20515 150 Main Street (202) 225-3411 Fitchburg, MA 01420 (978) 459-0101 STATE LEGISLATORS Senate- Worcester & Middlesex Districts Dean A. Tran (Elected Special Election Dec. 2017) District Office MA State House, Room 312D 14 Wallace Avenue 24 Beacon St. Fitchburg, MA 01420 Boston, MA 02133 (978) 829-1796 (617) 722-1230 Dean.tran@masenate.gov (Sen. Jennifer Flanagan resigned August 2017 to work on the Cannabis Control Commission) House of Representatives - 37th Middlesex District (Lunenburg Precincts A, C, D) Jennifer E. Benson Jennifer.Benson@mahouse.gov MA State House, Room 42 (617)722-2014 (Boston) Boston, MA 02133 (978) 582-4146 ext. 4 House of Representatives- 3rd Worcester District (Lunenburg Precinct B) Stephan Hay District Office MA State House, Room 33 Fitchburg Senior Center Boston, MA 02133 14 Wallace Avenue (617) 722-2060 Fitchburg, MA 01420 Stephan.Hay@mahouse.gov (978) 829-1794 ===PAGE 7=== 7 ELECTED OFFICIALS Board of Assessors - 3 year term Louis J. Franco – 2020 Richard H. Letarte-2018 Rena Swezey – 2019 Board of Health - (5 members) 3 year term George Emond – 2018 Paul J. Fortin- 2020 Perry R. Jewell- 2020 Walter Mayhew Jr. -appointed July 2017* David M. Passios - 2018 James J. Auge- resigned April 2017 * Serving until next annual election Board of Selectmen - 3 year term Damon McQuaid- 2020 Paula J. Bertram - 2018 Robert J. Ebersole - 2019 Phyllis M. Luck - 2020 James E. Toale - 2019 Cemetery Commission - 3 year term Lance D. May – 2019 Lorraine Mendoza- 2018 G. Stephen Schaff – 2020 –resigned June 2017 William Tyler-appointed August 2017* * Serving until next annual election Constable - 3 year term John E. Baker - 2019 Housing Authority – (5 members) 5 year term Deborah A. H. Christen - 2018 Paul J. Doherty - 2020 Caroline Fortin - 2019 Linda M. McDonald-2021 Library Trustees - 3 year term Harry Kubetz - 2020 Richard N. Mailloux – 2019 Kathleen McCarron- 2020 Kiirja Paananen-2018 Donna Saiia-2019 Gare Thompson - 2019 Lars H. Widstrand - 2018 Moderator - 3 year term Timothy W. Murphy - 2018 ===PAGE 8=== 8 ELECTED OFFICIALS Park Commission - 3 year term Dennis Mannone-2019 Karin Menard- 2018 Pete McCauliff- 2020 Planning Board – 2 - 5 year terms Matthew Allison - 2020 Gregory P. Bittner- 2020 Kenneth Chenis – 2019 Michael Ray Jeffreys- appointed July 2017* Damon J. McQuaid – resigned May 2017 David Prokowiew- 2021 *Serving until next annual election School Committee - 3 year term Dawn-Marie Ayles -2019 Wendy Bertrand- 2018 James LaVeck II- 2020 Heather Sroka - 2020 Meredith Weiss- 2019 Sewer Commission – 1/2/3 year terms Joseph Anderson-2020 Troy Daniels – 2020 Carl Luck – 2019 Joan Pease-2020 John Reynolds – 2019 Richard St. Cyr-resigned February 2017 Town Clerk – 3 year term Kathyrn M. Herrick - 2019 Trust Fund Commission – 3 year term Michael D. Gale – 2018 Robert Herrick - 2019 Karen Ullo – 2020 ===PAGE 9=== 9 APPOINTED OFFICIALS TERMS ARE FOR ONE YEAR UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION- 3 year terms Maureen Dupuis-2019 Douglas MacMillan –resigned July 2017 Jeffrey Mendoza- 2018 Ryan Stober- 2020 Arthur Snow-2019 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER/ ANIMAL INSPECTOR (Term runs May 1 to April 30) Kathleen M. Comeau Kathleen M. Comeau ARCHITECTURAL PRESERVATION DISTRICT COMMISSION (APDC)-3 year terms Brian Corcoran-2018 Cullen Dwyer-2020 Matthew Kehrer-resigned April 2017 Jim LaVeck- 2020 Richard McGrath-2019 BOARD OF REGISTRARS OF VOTERS (Term runs April 1 to March 31) Ruth Anderson-2019 Kathy Herrick- Town Clerk Karen Kemp- 2021 Shirley McBride- 2019 BUILDING COMMISSIONER Michael Savageau-Retired February 2017 Garry Rhodes- appointed LOCAL BUILDING INSPECTOR Andrew Hudson CABLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE Tom Alonzo-2018 Paula Bertram- 2018 Steve Walker – 2018 CAPITAL PLANNING COMMITTEE- 3 year terms Matthew Allison- Planning Board Greg Bittner- resigned Caroline Griffis- Member at Large John Henshaw- Finance Committee Karin Menard- Member at Large Heather Sroka- School Committee Damon McQuaid- Board of Selectmen Heather Lemieux- Town Manager, Ex Officio ===PAGE 10=== 10 APPOINTED OFFICIALS TERMS ARE FOR ONE YEAR UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. CHARTER REVIEW COMMITTEE Kathyrn Adams- School Committee Designee Steven Archambault-Town Moderator Designee Terese Burchfield- Finance Committee Representative Robert Ebersole- Selectmen Representative Mark Erickson- Finance Committee Representative Nancy Gray-Town Moderator Designee Michael Ray Jeffreys- Planning Board Representative Michael Mackin-School Committee Designee James Toale- Selectmen Representative CONSERVATION COMMISSION- 3 year terms Richard Bursch-2020 Catie Childs-2020 Todd Dwyer- 2019 Kenneth Jones- 2018 Carl Luck -2018 Bob Pease- 2019 John Rabbitt- 2019 CONSTABLE Kevin Rice Alan Herget COUNCIL ON AGING- 3 year terms Elizabeth (Betty) DiGiacomo - 2018 Jacquelyn Dwyer- 2019 Brian Guenard -2018 Sarah Grant- 2020 Jean Hobbs- Honorary Member Debbie Lincoln- 2018 Pete Lincoln-2019 Kevin McNally- 2019 Cheryl Moisan-2020 Diane Nowd- 2020 Jane Rabbitt- 2019 Judith Tarbell – 2019 COUNCIL ON AGING DIRECTOR Susan Doherty. CULTURAL COUNCIL- 3 year terms Laura Brozozski-2018 Christopher Letarte- 2020 Holly Carr- 2019 Mary Ellen Letarte- 2018 Sarah Coon-2018 Pete McCarron- 2018 Laura Forde Kelly- 2020 Minna Scholten- 2020 ===PAGE 11=== 11 APPOINTED OFFICIALS TERMS ARE FOR ONE YEAR UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. DAM KEEPER ASSISTANT DAM KEEPER Ronald Wilson Richard Patry ELECTION OFFICERS Warden: Janice P. Carrier (R); Deputy Warden: Michael Gale (R) Clerks: Kathleen M. Pliska(D) and Darlene E. Steele (D), Inspectors: Ellen Aubuchon (D) and B. Ellen Gale (R); Deputy Inspectors: Ernest Aubuchon (D) and Anne Shattuck (R) FIRE CHIEF/ EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR/ FOREST WARDEN Patrick Sullivan FENCE VIEWERS FIELD DRIVER Vacancies Kathleen Comeau FINANCE COMMITTEE- 3 year terms Hannah Anderson-2019 Terese Burchfield- 2018 Mark Erickson- 2018 John Henshaw-2019 Marc Luescher-2020 George Martin- 2019 Jay Simeone-2020 Cindy Testa-resigned October 2017 GREEN COMMUNITY TASK FORCE GCTF ADVISORS David Blatt Adam Burney, Land Use Director Greg Bittner James Breault, DPW Michael Conway John Londa, Director of Facilities & Grounds Zachary Cutting Elizabeth Murphy Neal Sullivan HAZARDOUS WASTE COORDINATOR HEARINGS OFFICER Heather Lemieux Heather Lemieux HISTORICAL COMMISSION- 3 year terms Cullen Dwyer-2020 Rebecca Lantry-2018 Lois Lewis-2019 Richard McGrath-2018 Jennifer Sanderson- 2020 INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING & GAS FITTINGS ASST. INSPECTOR OF PLUMBING/GAS Gary Williams Richard Kapenas ===PAGE 12=== 12 APPOINTED OFFICIALS TERMS ARE FOR ONE YEAR UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. INSPECTOR OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES Stephen E. Cullinane INSPECTOR OF WIRING ASST. INSPECTOR OF WIRING John Biery David Stone LOCAL CENSUS LIAISON Kathyrn M. Herrick, Town Clerk MART ADVISORY BOARD Phyllis Luck MONTACHUSETT JOINT TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Michael Ray Jeffreys-Planning Board Representative MONTACHUSETT METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION-Subregion 3 Paula Bertram MONTACHUSETT REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION Michael Ray Jeffreys- Planning Board Representative MONTACHUSETT REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE Barbara Reynolds-term ends June 30, 2019 PERSONNEL COMMITTEE- 3 year terms Erik Arnold-2020 Scott Chase-2020 David MacDonald-2019 Nancy Forest- Town Employee Representative POLICE CHIEF James Marino POUND KEEPER Jean Larkin PUBLIC ACCESS CABLE COMMITTEE- 3 year terms Jeffrey Bajko-2020 Faith Beall- 2018 Stephen Walker-2020 PUBLIC RECORDS ACCESS OFFICERS General Requests- Heather Lemieux- Records Access Officer Supervisor Police Dept. - Lt. Michael Luth Fire Dept. -Karen Weller, Admin. Asst./ EMS Coordinator ===PAGE 13=== 13 APPOINTED OFFICIALS TERMS ARE FOR ONE YEAR UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. PUBLIC WEIGHERS (for P.J. Keating Co.) Brian Contois Eric Morin Jennifer Oliveira Richard Reynolds Michael Reynolds Jay Vallierre Britany Woodhouse “RACES” CONTROL OPERATOR (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) Ralph Swick Brian L. LeBlanc- Asst. Radio Operator Jean Swick, Member SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX WORK-OFF PROGRAM & TAXATION AID COMMITTEE Sheila Craigen- Assessors’ Principal Clerk Susan Doherty- Council on Aging Director Nancy Forest-Human Resources/Payroll Coordinator Myleen Mallari- Treasurer/Collector 1 vacancy STORM WATER TASK FORCE Matthew Allison- Planning Board Representative Sarah Cammer-resigned January 2017 John Rabbitt- Conservation Representative Jack Rodriquenz-DPW Phyllis Luck- Selectman TAX CUSTODIAN Myleen Mallari TOWN COUNSEL Mead Talerman Costa, LLC TOWN CLOCK WINDERS Tom Alonzo Joseph (Al) Dettenrieder Lou Franco Michael Kidney John Lynch George Martin TOWN FOREST COMMITTEE Richard Bursch TREE WARDEN Jack Rodriquenz ===PAGE 14=== 14 APPOINTED OFFICIALS TERMS ARE FOR ONE YEAR UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED. VETERANS SERVICES AGENT T. J. Blauser WELLNESS COORDINATOR Lisa Normandin ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 5 year terms James Besarkarski-2021 Robert Cadle-2022 Paul Doherty- 2022 Alfred Gravelle-2020 Hans Wentrup -2018 ZBA ASSOCIATES David Blatt- 2019 Sheila Lumi- 2018 ===PAGE 15=== 15 ADMINISTRATION ===PAGE 16=== 16 REPORT OF THE TOWN MANAGER The calendar year of 2017 was another year of progress for the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager’s Office. During 2017 there were many topics addressed and accomplishments to highlight:  On January 17th, the new Town Manager, Heather Lemieux, began. During this month the Town Manager pursued entering the Commonwealth’s Community Compact Program to implement up to three best practices. By entering the program, the State would provide grant funds to implement these best practices and it would also enable the Town to be eligible for an Information Technology Grant and a Regionalization/Efficiency Grant. At the Board’s first meeting in February the Selectmen chose three best practices, including to “Implement a Citizen Engagement Co-Creation Plan”, to “Implement Stormwater Management Measures”, and to “Implement a Cyber-Security Training Program”. The Town entered the program in February and a ceremony was held with Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito on May 4th to sign the compact. All three best practices are expected to be completed by June of 2018.  Other noteworthy items that happened in February include a Roads Workshop that was held to review the list of roads that would be paved for the ensuing year as part of the $4M debt exclusion for a pavement management plan, as well as a discussion on entering the Complete Streets Program under Massachusetts Department of Transportation that would improve accessibility and safety of travel modes for all ages and abilities. Town Manager Heather Lemieux, Selectmen Chairman Jamie Toale, Land Use Director Adam Burney and DPW Director Jack Rodriquenz formulated a Complete Streets policy that was approved by the Board in April of 2017. The policy was submitted to MassDOT and received a favorable scoring that enabled the Town to receive $37,000 in grant funds to hire a consultant to assist the Town to put together a list of projects into a Prioritization Plan. Once completed this would be submitted to MassDOT and the Town would be eligible to receive up to $400,000 in construction funds to complete projects on the list. It is estimated the Prioritization Plan will be completed by May of 2018. Also in February the Selectmen interviewed nine law firms and in April selected Mead, Talerman & Costa as the Town’s new Town Counsel, who took over from KP Law in July. The Town Manager presented a balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2018 to the Finance Committee and Selectmen in mid-February for a total of $39,781,168. Part of the Town Manager’s recommendation was to begin to fund the Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund for the unfunded liability of retiree health insurance in the amount of $100,000 and to create a Special Purpose Stabilization Account for known large capital items such as fire trucks with a starting appropriation of $200,000. ===PAGE 17=== 17  During the month of March the Town received notification that the Regionalization and Efficiency Grant application for a feasibility and architectural design of a Regional Animal Control facility was awarded to Lunenburg, Fitchburg, and Townsend in the amount of $42,257. Fitchburg later backed out due to privatization of their animal control services, leaving Lunenburg as the lead community. The expected completion of a design is by June 2018.  The Town received an Indoor Air Quality Report for Town Hall based on testing done by the Department of Public Health in the fall of 2016. There were a number of recommendations made including remediation of the mold in the Town Hall basement, seal the basement to eliminate any future moisture problems, clean bird waste in the attic, and clean the HVAC system. A portion of these were accomplished during FY2017 using funds from the Town Facilities account and a Reserve Fund Transfer authorized by the Finance Committee. The remainder of the funding was appropriated at the Special Town Meeting on November 28th and all projects are expected to be complete by the end of Fiscal Year 2018.  The Summer Street redevelopment and roadway improvement project continued to move forward with a slated beginning of 2018. The estimated $10M costs for this project which includes Lunenburg, Leominster and Fitchburg, will be funded through the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP), which are state and federal transportation funds.  The Right of Way process was finalized by the Town in August and met the deadline MassDOT’s deadline to advertise the project at the end of August.  In May the Selectmen approved an Entertainment License at 300 Holman Street after receiving input from all relevant public safety and public health departments, as well as residents at the public hearing. The Annual Town Meeting on May 6th passed a balanced budget for FY 2018 with an omnibus budget of $35,690,393.70. Amendments to the FY 2018 budget were made at a Special Town Meeting in November for a revised total of $35,855,365.70.  The Board held a Tax Title Workshop in May to review the list of properties provided by the Treasurer/Collector and discuss properties that the Conservation Commission and Selectmen were interested in foreclosing as they abutted existing conservation land. The Selectmen agreed on a finalized list of properties to proceed with a Tax Title Assignment Auction and the remainder of the properties to proceed through the foreclosure process.  The Selectmen and the Town Manager made their annual appointments in June for FY 2018. The Selectmen’s workshop in June was to review the Traffic Rules & Regulations with Counsel Joel Bard and Police Chief James Marino which became finalized in September 2017. ===PAGE 18=== 18  In June the Town was notified that the Information Technology grant the Town Manager submitted was awarded in the amount of $40,000 to purchase electronic permitting software utilized by various town departments. After a selection process, the Town chose Viewpoint. The e-permitting software will create greater efficiencies both internally and externally for users that apply for various permits and licenses as they will be able to log in remotely, conduct business, and check the status of their application. The software is expected to go “live” for external users in late May 2018.  In July the Town Manager presented various updates to the Board’s Policies and Procedures Manual including personnel policies, a new social media policy and revised financial policies recommended by the Finance Committee. Also in July, the Selectmen made appointments to the Board of Health and Planning Board to fill vacancies until the next annual election and re-appointed the Animal Control Officer.  The development of a plan for town facilities, specifically the Town Hall, the Ritter Building, the old Primary, the Brooks House, and the Passios continued to be a consistent topic at many Selectmen meetings, the Annual Town Meeting and the Special Town Meeting. In August the Board held a workshop to discuss town facilities, their current and future use. At that meeting the Board voted to move forward with the concept of consolidating town offices under one roof at the Passios Building. A public forum was held on December 7th to receive input from the public on the current and future use of town facilities.  The Town auctioned off five properties that were town owned due to foreclosure on August 29th receiving a total of $37,000 that will positively impact the Town’s FY19 Free Cash. The Town Manager presented a change to the Pay-As-You Throw program that included changing to a Retail Store Distribution model where the bag vendor delivers the bags directly to the stores that distribute them, added an Extra Large bag, increased the thickness of the Large bag, and changed from a twist tie to drawstring bag.  A Five Year Moratorium for Road Openings policy presented by the DPW Director was adopted by the Board in September with an associated fee schedule that was approved in November. The September workshop was a joint meeting with the Planning Board on Economic Development to discuss the work that has been done by the Town in the past on economic development, types and level of economic development and next steps. The Selectmen held another economic development workshop in December to include the Sewer Commission, Planning Board, and the North Central Chamber of Commerce. The Town Manager applied for and received District Local Technical Assistance that provided consultant services from Montachusett Regional Planning Commission to facilitate meetings between the Town and business community that would focus on promoting the local economy. There were a total of three meetings with residents and business owners and MRPC presented their written report with recommendations at a Selectmen’s meeting in December. ===PAGE 19=== 19  After conducting an online survey to solicit the input on the color of Town Hall (the current brown color or white), over 600 respondents voted, with a majority choosing white. The project was put out to bid in September and bids were received in October. The total cost for the project came in at budget of $88,000 using funds that were approved through a previous town meeting capital planning article. The Town Manager announced the award of a Department of Energy Resources Technical Assistance grant in the amount of $5,000 for grant administration services for the Green Communities to prepare a competitive grant application to be submitted in March of 2018.  The Board conducted a series of liquor license violation hearings in October, a workshop with town boards/committees/commissions to review accomplishments and goals, as well as how the Selectmen could support them.  The Special Town Meeting on November 28th included a number of articles such as amending the FY 2018 budget to capture additional tax growth in both real estate and personal property, a citizen’s petition to supplement funding approved at previous town meeting to improve Wallis Park, additional revolving fund accounts, fund the first year of the Firefighter and Clerical Union Agreements, funding to perform property condition assessments for 6 town and 1 school building, funding for a conceptual design for town offices at the Passios building, acceptance of certain Massachusetts General Laws, authorization for a telecommunications lease at Town Hall for up to 25 years, acceptance of land for conservation at 842R Chase Road, and an amendment to the Zoning Bylaw.  The Board approved all the annual liquor licenses, common victualler, weekday entertainment, automatic amusement, jukebox, and motor vehicle licenses. After just over a year in the position, Lunenburg has become my home away from home. The residents of Lunenburg demonstrate the true meaning of community that I have witnessed in various acts, whether it be supporting our local businesses, non-profit groups raising funds for those in need, or words of gratitude for our public safety and public works departments. I have the privilege of working with many talented individuals that are committed to helping the residents and business owners of Lunenburg and are consistently looking for ways to better serve the public. The accomplishments noted above, among the numerous day-to-day responsibilities, could not happen without the cooperation of dedicated staff, appointed, and elected officials that make the wheels of town government turn. Thank you to the Board of Selectmen for the level of respect that each of you gives your fellow members, the staff, and the public and well thought out decisions. Thank you to my Executive Assistant, Elaine Peterson, for all your hard work and keeping the office running smoothly. I would also like to thank the committee and board members, department heads and staff for the high level of service they provide to the residents of town. Specifically, I would like to express gratitude to the department heads that lead our various departments: James Marino, Police Chief; Patrick Sullivan, Fire Chief; Jack Rodriquenz, DPW Director; Karen Brochu, Town Accountant/Finance Director; Myleen Mallari, Treasurer/Collector; Louise Paquette, Assessors; Steve Malandrinos, IT Director; Adam Burney, Land Use Director; Sue Doherty, COA Director; Martha Moore, Library Director; Kathy Herrick, Town Clerk; and all their staff for their talent and working together to make our town run as efficiently as possible. Lastly, thank you to the residents and businesses that make Lunenburg a wonderful place to visit, work, and live. Respectfully submitted, Heather R. Lemieux ===PAGE 20=== 20 TOWN OF LUNENBURG, MASSACHUSETTS COMBINED BALANCE SHEET ALL FUND TYPES AND ACCOUNT GROUPS FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 FIDUCIARY ACCT. GROUP SPECIAL CAPITAL FUND TYPES GENERAL GENERAL REVENUE ENTERPRISE PROJECT TRUST and LONG-TERM FUND FUND FUNDS FUND AGENCY DEBT CASH and CASH INVESTMENTS $4,448,852.10 $1,846,245.43 $1,895,673.15 $2,201,437.53 $2,686,023.56 RECEIVABLES: FY17 REAL ESTATE TAXES $496,670.54 FY16 REAL ESTATE TAXES ($102.10) FY15 REAL ESTATE TAXES $1,532.74 FY14 REAL ESTATE TAXES ($2,592.82) FY 13 REAL ESTATE TAXES $22.49 FY 12 REAL ESTATE TAXES $21.88 FY 11 REAL ESTATE TAXES $21.01 FY 10 REAL ESTATE TAXES $137.74 FY 08 REAL ESTATE TAXES $15.90 FY07 REAL ESTATE TAXES $3,890.09 DEFERRED PROPERTY TAXES $11,809.92 SUPPLEMENTAL TAXES $15,237.01 ALLOW ABATE/EXEMPTIONS ($154,314.88) PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES $74,494.56 ROLL BACK TAXES $0.00 TAX LIENS $1,204,460.58 EXCISES $227,464.63 OTHER $744,331.32 STREET BETTERMENTS RECEIVABLE $1,800.00 SEPTIC/SEWER BETTERMENTS RECEIVABLE ($940.46) $2,272.98 $5,718,853.48 DEFERRED SEWER BETTERMENTS $4,580.57 USER CHARGES RECEIVABLE $151,379.03 WATER BETTERMENTS DUE $69.30 WATER DISTRICT MEADOW WOODS WATER BETTERMENT REC $1,100,572.59 DUE FROM TRUST FUNDS/SRF/ENTERPRISE $569,458.62 $9,700.47 DUE FROM GENERAL FUND $128,702.05 $498,727.97 $4,200.00 DUE FROM COMMONWEALTH OF MASS $115,147.85 PREPAID EXPENSES $2,097.48 AMOUNT TO BE PROVIDED FOR RETIREMENT OF GENERAL LONG TERM DEBT $51,797,859 TOTAL ASSETS $8,860,158.09 $1,977,220.46 $8,269,214.20 $2,211,138.00 $2,690,223.56 $51,797,859 LIABILITIES and FUND EQUITY: LIABILITIES: WARRANTS PAYABLE $441,175.04 $125,552.71 $39,146.58 $6,777.81 $3,050.17 ACCRUED SALARIES $1,120,009.77 $70,274.84 $326.13 BANS PAYABLE $2,895,925.00 EMPLOYEES' WITHHOLDINGS PAYABLE $87,190.26 OTHER LIABILITIES and ACCRUED EXPENSES $44,397.55 DEFERRED REVENUE $3,724,602.04 $2,272.98 $5,874,813.08 DUE TO TRUST FUNDS/SRF/CPF/ENTERPRISE $631,630.02 $9,700.47 DUE TO GENERAL FUND $110,795.68 $449,415.83 $9,247.11 DUE TO WATER DISTRICT $22,322.92 WARRANTY DEPOSITS GENERAL OBLIGATION LONG TERM DEBT $51,797,859 TOTAL LIABILITIES $6,071,327.60 $318,596.68 $6,363,701.62 $2,902,702.81 $12,297.28 $51,797,859 FUND BALANCES: RESERVED FOR ENCUMBRANCES $675,368.25 $3,230.00 RESERVED FOR FUTURE DEBT-PREMIUM $5,885.52 RESERVED FOR MSBA DEBT/DE-1 $419,706.00 RESERVED EXTRAORDINARY RESERVED FOR EXPENDITURES $674,541.69 $190,273.84 RESERVED FOR ENDOWMENTS $638,591.42 UNPROVIDED ABATE/EXEMPTIONS UNRESERVED: DESIGNATED UNDESIGNATED $1,013,329.03 $1,658,623.78 $1,712,008.74 ($691,564.81) $2,039,334.86 TOTAL FUND EQUITY $2,788,830.49 $1,658,623.78 $1,905,512.58 ($691,564.81) $2,677,926.28 TOTAL LIABILITIES/FUND EQUITY $8,860,158.09 $1,977,220.46 $8,269,214.20 $2,211,138.00 $2,690,223.56 $51,797,859 ===PAGE 21=== 21 PROPERTY TAXES 66.28% MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE 4.85% STATE-LOCAL AID 22.51% ALL OTHER 6.36% GENERAL FUND REVENUES FY 17 ===PAGE 22=== 22 TAXES & EXCISES: PERSONAL PROPERTY TAXES $714,783.71 RENTAL FEES CELL TOWER $36,125.94 NET METERING CREDITS $121,847.93 REAL ESTATE TAXES $23,672,333.52 STREET LISTS $110.00 SCHOOL BASED MEDICARE REIMB $90,913.21 TAX LIENS REDEEMED $96,616.58 TOWN PROPERTY HAYING $1,000.00 LOCK UP FEES $200.00 PRIOR YEAR REFUNDS $115.95 MISC OVER/SHORT $15.02 DISHONORED CHECK FEE $275.00 FEDERAL REVENUE $7,134.25 SUPPL TAX-NEW CONSTRUCTION $71,648.97 CEMETERY WEEKEND BURIAL FEES $1,000.00 PREMIUM SALE OF BONDS $0.00 PRO FORMA/ROLL BACK TAXES $0.00 SALE OF COMPOSTING BINS/RAIN BARRELS $2,066.00 SALE OF TOWN EQUIPMENT $796.14 MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE $1,796,430.02 RENTAL OF TURF FIELD FEES $2,100.00 MISC. REVENUE $96,493.91 ON-LINE FEES $57.00 MEDICAL RECORDS $135.00 INTEREST: LICENSES/PERMITS: EARNINGS ON INVESTMENTS: INTEREST PERSONAL PROPERTY $3,875.35 ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES $28,925.00 INVESTMENT INCOME $44,961.75 INTEREST REAL ESTATE $62,055.27 MARRIAGE LICENSES $835.00 INTEREST MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE $16,471.03 PEDDLERS LICENSE $20.00 RAFFLES/BAZAAR PERMIT $40.00 PRIOR YEAR EXCISE $674.27 DEMANDS: SELECTMEN'S LICENSES $4,605.00 PRIOR YEAR INT/DEMAND $1,650.04 GASOLINE LICENSES $600.00 DEMANDS MOTOR VEHICLE EXCISE $28,188.86 DOG LICENSES $9,747.00 TRANSFERS FROM OTHER FUNDS $923,159.76 DEMANDS REAL ESTATE $2,191.88 WIRING PERMITS $36,994.00 DEMANDS PERSONAL PROPERTY $265.76 GAS PERMITS $8,890.00 PLUMBING PERMITS $14,089.00 SUMMARY OF RECEIPTS PENALTY/INTEREST TAX LIENS $88,189.68 BUILDING PERMITS $169,278.81 PAYMENT IN LIEU OF TAXES $1,647.08 WOODSTOVE PERMITS $850.00 TAXES & EXCISES $26,485,373.05 FIRE PERMITS $23,600.00 FEES $513,958.09 FEES: POLICE PERMITS $5,012.50 LICENSES AND PERMITS $309,511.31 POLICE REPORT FEES $123.41 TRENCH PERMIT $650.00 STATE REVENUE $8,341,095.00 FIRE REPORT FEES $80.00 EARTH REMOVAL PERMITS $1,400.00 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS $112,088.53 SPECIAL DETAIL ADMIN. FEES $20,683.21 MECHANICAL PERMITS $3,275.00 FINES & FORFEITS $22,494.11 MUNICIPAL LIENS $12,725.00 ROAD OPENING PERMITS $700.00 INVESTMENT INCOME $44,961.75 CERT COPY BIRTH, DEATH, MARRIAGE $4,211.00 TRANSFER FROM OTHER FUNDS $923,159.76 BUSINESS CERTIFICATE $2,620.00 STATE REVENUE: NON RECURRING REVENUE $298,071.22 RESIDENCY CERTIFICATE $10.00 CHARTER TUITION REIMBURSEMENT $82,498.00 CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION $675.00 STATE OWNED LAND $47,275.00 GRAND TOTAL $37,050,712.82 CABLE T.V. $1,775.00 VET/BLIND/SURVIVING SPOUSE ABATEMENTS $54,459.00 ================ RELEASE FEES $12,030.00 ABATEMENTS ELDERLY $20,582.00 SEALING FEES $2,785.00 CH 70 SCHOOL AID $6,351,257.00 PRE-SCHOOL TUITION $38,697.09 SMART GROWTH SCHOOL COST REIMB $115,147.85 CONSTABLE FEES $335.21 SEC 2D CH 29 LOTTERY, BEANO $1,016,777.00 BUILDING RENTAL - SOLAR PANELS $1,000.00 MSBA REIMB-SCHOOL $474,239.00 SCHOOL TRANSPORTATION $8,980.00 DEPARTMENTAL REVENUE: VETERANS BENEFITS REIMBURSEMENT $69,214.14 SUBDIVISION/FORM A FILING FEES $2,100.00 LOCAL OPTION MEALS TAX $100,666.01 PLANNING BOARD FEES/PERMITS $7,160.00 WETLANDS BYLAWS $2,536.03 STUDENT PARKING FEES $5,200.00 TRAILER PARKS $15,792.00 ZONING BOARD FILING FEES $1,784.00 RESCUE WAGON $247,899.49 CEMETERIES BURIALS $4,800.00 MEADOW WOODS WATER PRINCIPAL $29,359.79 COPIER FEES $2,734.05 MEADOW WOODS WATER INTEREST $65,847.74 WETLANDS FILING FEES $5,115.00 STREET BETTERMENTS $900.00 WETLANDS ADVERTISING FEE $965.00 STREET BETTERMENT INTEREST $189.00 RENTAL OF OFFICE SPACE $900.00 RESEARCH FEES $1.50 FINES & FORFEITS: POLE LOCATIONS $225.00 PARKING FINES $775.00 RECORDING FEES $75.00 COURT FINES $18,694.11 FORM OF INTENT-BUSINESS $750.00 DOG FINES $3025.00 FY 2017 RECEIPTS - JUNE 2017 ===PAGE 23=== 23 All Other 12.08% Education 52.32% Department of Public Works 4.90% Protection 7.42% General Government 3.46% General Govt Unclassified 6.60% Debt Service 13.22% GENERAL FUND EXPENDITURES FY 2017 ===PAGE 24=== 24 TOWN OF LUNENBURG GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS SUMMARY & CLASSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS FISCAL YEAR 2017 PROGRAM NAME APPROPRIATED TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL TOTAL BALANCE TO FORWARD AVAILABLE EXPENDED ENCUMBERED REVENUE GENERAL GOVERNMENT Selectmen's Administration $781.20 srt Payroll-Administration $39,157.00 $39,938.20 $39,936.96 Selectmen's Salaries $500.00 $500.00 $500.00 Other Expenses $10,232.63 $10,232.63 $9,740.16 $50,670.83 $50,670.83 $50,177.12 $0.00 $493.71 Town Manager Payroll - Town Manager $118,660.00 $118,660.00 $117,900.78 Other Expenses $4,803.23 $4,803.23 $3,819.31 $123,463.23 $123,463.23 $121,720.09 $0.00 $1,743.14 Technology Director $1,566.43 fwd Payroll $80,495.00 $80,495.00 $80,495.00 Other Expenses $87,685.82 $89,252.25 $88,350.84 $149.19 $169,747.25 $169,747.25 $168,845.84 $149.19 $752.22 Zoning Board of Appeals Payroll-Clerical $2,558.59 $2,558.59 $2,679.60 Other Expenses $1,416.41 $1,416.41 $1,250.16 $3,975.00 $3,975.00 $3,929.76 $0.00 $45.24 Assessor's Administration Payroll $65,724.00 $65,724.00 $65,734.26 Regional Assessor $81,800.00 $81,800.00 $81,800.00 Other Expenses $10,774.00 $10,774.00 $9,607.57 $158,298.00 $158,298.00 $157,141.83 $1,156.17 $10,122.25 srt Finance Director/Town Accountant $660.00 fwd Payroll-Finance Director/Town Accountant $83,407.00 $92,394.55 $91,387.55 Payroll-Clerical $86,694.00 $87,828.70 $88,863.79 Other Expenses $2,650.00 $3,310.00 $2,491.80 $497.95 $183,533.25 $183,533.25 $182,743.14 $497.95 $292.16 Annual Audit $44,750.00 $44,750.00 $43,500.00 $1,250.00 $44,750.00 $44,750.00 $43,500.00 $1,250.00 $0.00 $4,793.24 fwd Tax Collector's Administration $580.54 srt Tax Collector's Salary $29,074.00 $29,654.54 $29,650.32 Payroll-Clerical $32,167.00 $32,167.00 $30,178.08 Other Expenses $18,735.36 $23,528.60 $13,081.26 $1,842.71 $85,350.14 $85,350.14 $72,909.66 $1,842.71 $10,597.77 Tax Title & Takings/Foreclosure Other Expenses $8,000.00 $8,000.00 $4,197.88 $3,214.40 $8,000.00 $8,000.00 $4,197.88 $3,214.40 $587.72 $580.54 srt Treasurer's Administration $180.82 fwd Treasurer's Salary $29,074.00 $29,654.54 $29,650.33 Clerical Salaries $29,180.00 $29,180.00 $29,363.86 Other Expenses $8,939.64 $9,120.46 $7,906.96 $67,955.00 $67,955.00 $66,921.15 $0.00 $1,033.85 Banking Charges $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $40.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $40.00 $960.00 Town Clerk's Salary $47,511.00 $47,511.00 $47,511.00 $47,511.00 $47,511.00 $47,511.00 Town Clerk's Administration $2,500.00 fwd Payroll $27,744.00 $27,744.00 $21,333.30 Other Expenses $5,305.00 $7,805.00 $4,905.70 $2,500.00 $35,549.00 $35,549.00 $26,239.00 $2,500.00 $6,810.00 Elections Payroll $5,750.00 $5,750.00 $6,264.01 Other Expenses $9,428.48 $9,428.48 $7,552.89 $0.00 $15,178.48 $15,178.48 $13,816.90 $0.00 $1,361.58 Registration & Census Payroll $10,386.52 $10,386.52 $10,482.88 Other Expenses $3,646.00 $3,646.00 $3,549.64 $14,032.52 $14,032.52 $14,032.52 $0.00 $0.00 $62,602.82 fwd Legal Expenses $110,000.00 $172,602.82 $108,393.93 $58,000.00 ===PAGE 25=== 25 TOWN OF LUNENBURG GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS SUMMARY & CLASSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS FISCAL YEAR 2017 PROGRAM NAME APPROPRIATED TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL TOTAL BALANCE TO FORWARD AVAILABLE EXPENDED ENCUMBERED REVENUE $172,602.82 $172,602.82 $108,393.93 $58,000.00 $6,208.89 $1,805.52 srt Planning Board $542.76 fwd Payroll-Land Use Director $90,628.00 $92,433.52 $92,079.30 Payroll-Clerical $44,828.00 $44,828.00 $44,882.23 Other Expenses $5,429.00 $5,971.76 $4,672.60 $122.74 $143,233.28 $143,233.28 $141,634.13 $122.74 $1,476.41 Art 10/16 ATM Market Analysis $10,000.00 fwd $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 Art 11/07 ATM Master Plan Consulting $2,933.05 fwd $2,933.05 $2,933.05 $0.00 Finance Committee $788.18 $788.18 $451.90 $788.18 $788.18 $451.90 $336.28 Conservation Commission $128.24 fwd Payroll $41,700.35 $41,700.35 $39,661.20 Other Expenses $7,599.65 $7,727.89 $6,648.56 $49,428.24 $49,428.24 $46,309.76 $0.00 $3,118.48 CENTRAL PURCHASING Central Purchasing $3,651.37 fwd Equipment Mtc $10,576.00 $10,576.00 $2,510.84 $1,780.52 Postage $816.00 $816.00 $573.00 Purchase of Service $0.00 $3,602.82 $3,329.78 $273.04 Telephone $43,911.00 $43,959.55 $37,981.49 $56.01 $58,954.37 $58,954.37 $44,395.11 $2,109.57 $12,449.69 PROTECTION Police Department Payroll-Administration $147,213.00 $147,213.00 $147,215.33 Payroll-Enforcement $1,145,334.67 $1,145,334.67 $1,148,417.47 Uniform Allowance $21,700.00 $21,700.00 $21,700.00 Educational Incentive $58,411.00 $58,411.00 $60,164.88 Other Expenses $45,170.00 $45,170.00 $40,330.99 $1,417,828.67 $1,417,828.67 $1,417,828.67 $0.00 Police Lock-Up Payroll $55,548.83 $55,548.83 $55,296.40 Other Expenses $5,600.00 $5,600.00 $5,289.71 $61,148.83 $61,148.83 $60,586.11 $562.72 Injury Leave $5,513.00 $5,513.00 $325.83 $5,513.00 $5,513.00 $325.83 $5,187.17 Police Fire Medical Expenses $5,000.00 $5,362.00 $362.00 $0.00 $5,362.00 $5,362.00 $362.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 $927.36 srt Fire Department $12,718.34 fwd Payroll-Administration $137,595.00 $138,522.36 $137,802.20 Payroll-Firefighters/Daymen $391,129.00 $391,129.00 $455,868.65 Payroll-E.M.S. $153,446.00 $153,446.00 $85,084.11 Payroll-Clerical Clothing Allowance $3,300.00 $3,300.00 $3,300.00 Other Expenses $62,800.00 $75,518.34 $62,996.26 $10,968.77 $761,915.70 $761,915.70 $745,051.22 $10,968.77 $5,895.71 Fire Hydrant Expense $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $1,979.00 $13,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $1,979.00 $13,000.00 $21.00 Mtc of Town Radios $10,000.00 $10,000.00 $7,082.25 $2,702.07 $215.68 Comp. Radio Watch Personnel $965.20 srt Payroll $89,600.00 $90,565.20 $89,633.59 Other Expenses $170,875.00 $170,875.00 $167,597.52 $261,440.20 $261,440.20 $257,231.11 $4,209.09 ===PAGE 26=== 26 TOWN OF LUNENBURG GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS SUMMARY & CLASSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS FISCAL YEAR 2017 PROGRAM NAME APPROPRIATED TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL TOTAL BALANCE TO FORWARD AVAILABLE EXPENDED ENCUMBERED REVENUE Animal Control Officer Payroll $15,000.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00 Care & Custody $26,195.18 $26,195.18 $26,200.00 Other Expenses $10,293.50 $10,293.50 $9,995.18 $293.50 $51,488.68 $51,488.68 $51,195.18 $293.50 $0.00 Building Inspector $1,350.07 srt Payroll-Building Inspector $66,581.30 $67,931.37 $67,598.60 Payroll-Asst Bldg Inspector $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,599.98 Payroll-Clerical $45,746.78 $45,746.78 $45,748.54 Other Expenses $3,110.00 $3,110.00 $2,801.31 $121,788.15 $121,788.15 $121,748.43 $39.72 Emergency Management Payroll $4,500.00 $4,500.00 $4,500.00 Other Expenses $995.00 $995.00 $995.00 $5,495.00 $5,495.00 $5,495.00 $0.00 Wiring Inspector Payroll $33,803.54 $33,803.54 $33,803.54 Asst Inspector $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Other Expenses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $33,803.54 $33,803.54 $33,803.54 $0.00 Inspector Weights & Measures Payroll $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 Other Expenses $145.00 $145.00 $145.00 $4,145.00 $4,145.00 $4,145.00 $0.00 Plumbing & Gas Inspector Payroll $18,383.20 $18,383.20 $18,383.20 Asst Inspector $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Other Expenses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $18,383.20 $18,383.20 $18,383.20 $0.00 HEALTH AND SANITATION Inspector of Animals $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $1,000.00 $0.00 General Health Expense Payroll-Clerical $32,098.00 $32,098.00 $32,102.10 Other Expenses $1,785.00 $1,785.00 $234.85 $340.50 $33,883.00 $33,883.00 $32,336.95 $340.50 $1,205.55 Nursing Service Nashoba $10,739.00 $10,739.00 $10,738.56 $0.44 Nashoba Membership $23,532.00 $23,532.00 $23,531.40 $0.60 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS Highway Labor $13,163.95 srt DPW Director $89,122.52 $90,907.55 $90,907.55 Payroll-Highway Laborers $301,841.45 $313,220.37 $309,856.53 Payroll-Clerical $44,887.12 $44,887.12 $44,887.12 $449,015.04 $449,015.04 $445,651.20 $3,363.84 Article 2, 8/22/16 STM, Laborer's Contract, Retroactive Pay $6,385.96 $6,385.96 $6,385.96 $0.00 Vehicle Maintenance $430.37 fwd Other Expenses $190,348.76 $190,779.13 $147,409.74 $190,779.13 $190,779.13 $147,409.74 $0.00 $43,369.39 Town Barn Maintenance Other Expenses $1,048.66 $1,048.66 $1,048.66 $1,048.66 $1,048.66 $1,048.66 $0.00 General Highway Mtc. $323,201.37 fwd Other Expenses $638,188.55 $961,389.92 $627,125.02 $331,239.90 $961,389.92 $961,389.92 $627,125.02 $331,239.90 $3,025.00 ===PAGE 27=== 27 TOWN OF LUNENBURG GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS SUMMARY & CLASSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS FISCAL YEAR 2017 PROGRAM NAME APPROPRIATED TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL TOTAL BALANCE TO FORWARD AVAILABLE EXPENDED ENCUMBERED REVENUE $26.02 srt Highway Overtime $9,579.80 $9,605.82 $9,605.82 $0.00 Snow Removal Payroll $67,148.15 $67,148.15 $67,148.15 Other Expenses $383,975.90 $383,975.90 $383,975.90 $451,124.05 $451,124.05 $451,124.05 $0.00 Traffic Signs & Devices $4,710.16 $4,710.16 $4,710.16 $4,710.16 $4,710.16 $4,710.16 $0.00 Tree Removal Payroll $2,601.00 $2,601.00 $2,070.00 Other Expenses $15,059.31 $15,059.31 $8,259.31 $6,800.00 $17,660.31 $17,660.31 $10,329.31 $6,800.00 $531.00 Cemetery Department $1,717.29 srt Payroll $47,298.11 $49,015.40 $49,015.40 Other Expenses $49,015.40 $49,015.40 $49,015.40 $0.00 Park Department $14,700.00 fwd Payroll $18,450.00 $18,450.00 $11,461.55 Other Expenses $32,874.50 $47,574.50 $37,223.90 $66,024.50 $66,024.50 $48,685.45 $0.00 $17,339.05 SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING PROGRAM Recycling Program $1,500.00 fwd Payroll $0.00 $0.00 Other Expenses $174,150.00 $175,650.00 $146,740.14 $0.00 $175,650.00 $175,650.00 $146,740.14 $0.00 $28,909.86 FACILITIES & BUILDINGS $3,761.08 srt Director Facilities/Grounds $29,993.00 rft Payroll $112,409.00 $116,170.08 $115,180.76 Other Expenses $250,673.71 $280,666.71 $234,601.75 $45,620.26 $396,836.79 $396,836.79 $349,782.51 $45,620.26 $1,434.02 Public Buildings $10,000.00 fwd Other Expenses $236,537.30 $246,537.30 $244,498.08 $2,039.22 $246,537.30 $246,537.30 $244,498.08 $2,039.22 $0.00 PUBLIC ASSISTANCE Council on Aging $1,874.12 srt Payroll $107,471.00 $109,345.12 $104,911.01 Other Expenses $7,304.25 $7,304.25 $6,648.34 $116,649.37 $116,649.37 $111,559.35 $5,090.02 Admin. Veteran's Services Payroll-Agent $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 Other Expenses $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $5,000.00 $0.00 Veteran's Benefits $55,856.84 $55,856.84 $55,856.84 $0.00 Registration of Veteran's Graves $71.94 $71.94 $71.94 $0.00 Memorial Day $115.97 $115.97 $115.97 $115.97 $115.97 $115.97 $0.00 SCHOOLS School Department Payroll $12,823,517.00 $12,823,517.00 $12,809,451.12 Other Expenses $5,511,926.00 $5,511,926.00 $5,279,203.86 $126,114.02 $18,335,443.00 $18,335,443.00 $18,088,654.98 $126,114.02 $120,674.00 School Encumbered Funds FY 16 $160,071.70 fwd $160,071.70 $147,362.82 $12,708.88 $15,797.27 fwd School Department - Curriculum Adoption $119,257.00 $135,054.27 $94,166.51 $37,731.57 $3,156.19 Monty Tech Assessment $899,267.00 $899,267.00 $890,058.00 $9,209.00 ===PAGE 28=== 28 TOWN OF LUNENBURG GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATIONS SUMMARY & CLASSIFICATION OF ACCOUNTS FISCAL YEAR 2017 PROGRAM NAME APPROPRIATED TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL TOTAL BALANCE TO FORWARD AVAILABLE EXPENDED ENCUMBERED REVENUE LIBRARY $9,141.65 fwd Ritter Memorial Library $1,034.12 srt Payroll $253,161.00 $254,195.12 $254,357.05 Other Expenses $117,578.00 $126,719.65 $104,015.08 $13,398.83 $380,914.77 $380,914.77 $358,372.13 $13,398.83 $9,143.81 UNCLASSIFIED Band Concerts $4,200.00 $4,200.00 $4,200.00 $0.00 $500.00 fwd Historical Commission $3,000.00 $3,500.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 $1,000.00 M.R.P.C. Assessment $3,278.00 $3,278.00 $3,277.37 $0.63 Town Reports Payroll Other Expenses $11,797.14 $11,797.14 $8,575.00 $11,797.14 $11,797.14 $8,575.00 $3,222.14 Worker's Compensation $109,283.35 $109,283.35 $109,283.35 $0.00 Health Insurance CH 32B $1,838,708.99 $1,838,708.99 $1,797,968.97 Life Insurance $13,937.47 $13,937.47 $10,073.75 Medicare $244,772.53 $244,772.53 $244,772.53 Insurance Cost Control $8,000.00 $8,000.00 $8,000.00 Public Employee Committee Expenses $500.00 $500.00 $0.00 Total Insurance $2,105,918.99 $2,105,918.99 $2,060,815.25 $0.00 $45,103.74 Physicals $4,425.00 $4,425.00 $4,425.00 $0.00 Liability Insurance $199,800.66 $199,800.66 $199,800.66 $0.00 Salary Reserve Fund $14,542.78 $14,542.78 $12,808.80 $1,733.98 Reserve Fund $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Unemployment Comp $2,000.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 $2,000.00 Prior Year Expense $21,410.96 $21,410.96 $21,410.96 $0.00 DEBT AND INTEREST Principal Serial Loans $3,097,672.00 $3,097,672.00 $3,097,671.53 $0.47 Interest Serial Loans $1,735,905.25 $1,735,905.25 $1,735,905.23 $0.02 Interest Temporary Loans $7,731.60 $7,731.60 $7,729.96 $1.64 Loan Administrative Fees $16,856.15 $16,856.15 $16,856.15 $0.00 STATE & COUNTY ASSESSMENTS Motor Vehicle Excise Surcharge $8,080.00 $8,080.00 $12,460.00 ($4,380.00) Mosquito Control $68,521.00 $68,521.00 $68,521.00 $0.00 Air Pollution District $3,117.00 $3,117.00 $3,117.00 $0.00 Special Education $8,947.00 $8,947.00 $6,116.00 $2,831.00 M.B.T.A. $36,669.00 $36,669.00 $36,669.00 $0.00 Choice Tuitions $495,193.00 $495,193.00 $605,119.00 ($109,926.00) Charter Tuitions $477,603.00 $477,603.00 $536,915.00 ($59,312.00) Regional Transit Authority $35,677.00 $35,677.00 $35,677.00 $0.00 $1,133,807.00 $1,133,807.00 $1,304,594.00 ($170,787.00) County Retirement Assessment $1,051,795.00 $1,051,795.00 $1,051,795.00 $0.00 TRANSFERS TO OTHER FUNDS Transfer to Stabilization Fund $99,851.00 $99,851.00 $99,851.00 Transfer to Capital Project Fund $599,023.05 $599,023.05 $599,023.05 GRAND TOTAL $37,626,445.44 $37,626,445.44 $36,739,086.52 $675,368.25 $211,990.67 fwd - forward from FY 2016 $637,981.43 srt - Salary Reserve Transfer $38,689.26 rft - Reserve Fund Transfer $29,993.00 ===PAGE 29=== 29 ===PAGE 30=== 30 ===PAGE 31=== 31 ===PAGE 32=== 32 ===PAGE 33=== 33 ===PAGE 34=== 34 ===PAGE 35=== 35 ===PAGE 36=== 36 Belmont Savings Bank Investment $2,509,661.15 Century Bank Investment $157,559.36 Century Bank Security Street $6,377.90 Commerce Bank Investment $264,665.16 Eastern Bank School Activity Fees $103,612.21 Enterprise Bank Investment $159,578.71 Fidelity Bank ARRA EECBG $297.82 Fidelity Bank Investment $1,557,386.67 Fidelity Bank Sewer Enterprise $1,167,051.94 Fidelity Bank Trash Enterprise $19,363.42 Fidelity Bank Water Enterprise $46,672.25 Fidelity Bank Sewer Hook-Up $20.13 Fidelity Bank EOCD Grant $90,261.89 Fidelity Bank Senior Grant $1,687.08 Harbor One Bank Investment $420,597.49 Harbor One Bank School Construction $1,287,011.00 Mass Municipal Depository Trust (MMDT) $220,093.16 MMDT Highway Bond Issue $2,708.85 MMDT Playground Fund $77.69 MMDT Arts Lottery $3,566.77 Main Street Bank $600,676.51 TD BankNorth Investment $56,312.24 TD BankNorth Zoning Stabilization $228,320.36 Unibank Depository $339,787.16 Unibank CD $209,704.51 Unibank Money Market $1,730,521.80 Unibank Sewer Reserve Capacity Stabilization $10,297.48 Unibank Sewer I/I Stabilization $14,535.52 Unibank Linde Sacksen Scholarship Fund $2,906.81 Webster Bank Investment $36,522.83 Bartholomew Trust Funds $936,095.18 Bartholomew Stabilization Fund $1,631,430.63 Touchstone Library Trust Funds $23,278.20 Total Treasurer Cash per Bank as of 06/30/2017 $13,838,639.88 TOWN OF LUNENBURG Treasurer's Cash as of 6/30/2017 ===PAGE 37=== 37 ===PAGE 38=== 38 ===PAGE 39=== 39 ===PAGE 40=== 40 ===PAGE 41=== 41 ===PAGE 42=== 42 ===PAGE 43=== 43 ===PAGE 44=== 44 ===PAGE 45=== 45 ===PAGE 46=== 46 ===PAGE 47=== 47 TOWN SERVICES ===PAGE 48=== 48 ARCHITECTURAL PRESERVATION DISTRICT COMMISSION (APDC) In 2017, the Lunenburg APDC held regular monthly meetings, as well as public hearings: both on its own and in conjunction with the Board of Selectmen. The main focus of work was to draft guidelines for implementation of the Architectural Preservation District bylaw and amend them so that they were acceptable to the Board of Selectmen. In November, after a vote of approval from the Board of Selectmen, the APDC voted to adopt the amended guidelines and submitted then to the Town Clerk, making the Architectural Preservation District bylaw fully operational. BUILDING DEPARTMENT The Building Department is located on the second floor of the Ritter Memorial Building, 960 Massa- chusetts Avenue. Office hours for the Building Department are Monday and Wednesday 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Tuesday and Thursday 8:00 A.M. until 6:00 P.M. The Department is closed on Friday. Garry Rhodes serves as Building Commissioner, Andrew Hudson serves as the Assistant Building Inspector and Lisa Normandin serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Building Department. Lisa Normandin also serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Building Permits for 2017 have increased from 500 in 2016 to 538. Solar permits continue to be strong. We continue to see permits for weatherization which can be contributed to support provided by “Mass Save.” In many cases Mass Save provides financial support to homeowners who upgrade insulation and do air sealing. The state of Massachusetts, as of January 1 st 2018, has implemented the 9 th Edition of the Building Code, CMR 780. The changes will impact both residential and commercial construction. The ninth edition is based on 2015 International Building Code. We receive many inquiries from residents concerning sheds. You only need a building permit when the shed is over 200 square feet. Even though a building permit may not be required the shed must comply with Lunenburg Zoning Bylaw for location. The side and rear yard setback varies from 5 feet to 15 feet depending on the zoning district. You may also be subject to setbacks for both Con- servation (wetlands) and Board of Health (septic systems). Building Permits have been issued for all 120 apartment units known as Whalom Luxury Apartments located off Whalom Road. Occupancy permits have been issued for the first building. The forms to apply for permits can be obtained on -line at www.lunenburgma.gov or by stopping by at 960 Massachusetts Avenue during normal business hours. ===PAGE 49=== 49 CEMETERY COMMISSION The Cemetery Commission had a busy 2017, as the installation of the Niche Wall was com- pleted in the North Cemetery, while paving and tree pruning was completed in the South Cemetery. The Lunenburg Cemetery Commission continues to plan for the future, as the Commission oversaw an additional 20 services that included burials and cremations. In planning for future growth, the Cemetery Commission has begun to do so, with the addi- tion of a completed Niche Wall that adds to the availability of planned space and offers a modern and updated way for families to make additional choices for their loved ones. Lunenburg Boy Scout Troop 1728, through their Scoutmaster Jim Parker, Scout Michael Clark and his father Mike Clark, together with other Scouts and their parents, completed the North Cemetery Flag Pole Eagle Scout Project and did a great job! Commissioners Lance D. May, Lorraine Mendoza and William Tyler, would like to thank the Lunenburg Lions Club for their donation of 2 Colorado Blue Spruce trees for the North Cemetery, along with Robert Ullo for assisting with the plowing of snow from the entrance to the South Cemetery. The Commission would also like to thank Linda Shea for donating and maintaining flowers at the South Cemetery gate and Erik Locke and the inmates from the Worcester County Sheriff’s Community Service Program for their assistance during the Summer and Fall months on clean-ups and maintenance of both cemeteries. Also, thanks to Dave Rodgers as well, for donating water and Gator-Ade for the inmates. The Cemetery Commission maintains an on-line mapping system for both the North and South Cemeteries that can be found at http://www.map.ramaker.com/ecims/. The Commissioners would also like to offer their “special thanks” to Cemetery Superintendent Todd Holman for his assistance, efforts and help during this busy year. Lance D May, Chairman Lorraine Mendoza, Vice-Chairman William Tyler, Clerk ===PAGE 50=== 50 CEMETERY DEPARTMENT - 2017 NAME AGE CEMETERY NAME AGE CEMETERY January *Verna Picard 88 North February *Stanley MacPhadden 73 North March August April Dave Picard 60 North *Arthur Forest 88 North *Agnes Lakso 87 North (Korea) Nancy Bigelow 83 South Donald Green 86 South *Einard Warpula 89 North (Korea) *Eleanor Cushing 84 North Edith Thomas 88 South Carl Dustin 77 South *June Adams 85 South *Charles Hillman 95 North September (WWII) Wilbur Abbott III 78 North *Anita Forest 92 South *Glenn Dubois 66 North Natalie Papini 55 North Helena Gallagher 87 North *Patricia Meeker 68 South May *Donald Meeker 59 South Karen Rogers 69 North (Vietnam) *Robert Markham 86 North *Ruth Palumbo 91 South Edmond Dionne 84 South Maureen Coleman 62 South October Stephanie Dorren 64 North Rita Sheldon 73 South Ronald Colvin 73 North *Samuel Mancuso 44 North *James Santangelo North *Lillian Griffin 99 North Regina Szwarc 92 South *Doris Cormier 87 South William Cameron 73 South June *Paul Carter North November *Willard Hubbard 80 North David Souliere 74 North (Veteran) (Vietnam) Linda Swanson 70 North Kenneth Chester 83 South *Leo Landry 87 North (Korea) (Korea) Mary Taylor 85 South December *Mark Washburn 34 North *Norman Gallagher 85 North Jeanne Dion 71 North (Korea) A. Lloyd Hain Jr. 88 North (Veteran) *Evelyn Schmidt 89 North July *David Caissey South *Rita Vignale 89 North Walter Schuster Jr. 80 North Venesa Babin 39 South *Denotes Cremation ===PAGE 51=== 51 CONSERVATION COMMISSION The Town of Lunenburg Conservation Commission is a seven member commission, appointed to 3 year terms by the Board of Selectmen, whose duties are codified under the Conservation Commission Act MGL chapter 40 s 8C. The Commission enforces the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act MGL chapter 131 s 40 and Article XXII of the local bylaws for the protection of wetlands. The year 2017 was, as last year, one of a very busy and active agenda containing both public hearings and meetings for a wide range of projects from commercial development, subdivisions and small single family up- keep projects and a large scale solar proposal. The Conservation Commission worked to spell out goals of prepar- ing to use the year 2018 to complete revising its regulations to provide consistency with the original by -law and to find those sections that may be now out of date and need to be modified. This effort has been methodically approached and very comprehensive and is estimated to be completed by summer of 2018. The Commission also held numerous inspections with the commission administrator on weekends prior to meetings to familiarize themselves with the upcoming proposals that would appear on their agenda. The Com- mission continues to work with the town on familiarizing itself with the upcoming storm water mandates from the EPA and working towards compliance both by procedure and with any necessary codification. The Conservation Commission completed forest stewardship planning after receiving grants (see table on page 2). These stewardship plans for five individual parcels, will aid the commission in implementing environmental management plans which include timber stand management. This December, the Commission bid and initiated timber and environmental management in the small town forest. Other Conservation areas plans have been completed for are the Lane property, The Large and Small Town Forests, the open space on Robbs Hill and the Cowdery. The Commission retained Gary Gouldrup, a noted forester with many years of experience working in town for the commission and private landowners. The Conservation Commission also held public recreational walks through its open space parcels and plans to continue to do so. The Commission has also worked closely with Lake Shirley and Hickory Hills in the implementations of their man- agement plans becoming actively involved in continuation of formulating updates designed to give a better pic- ture of the overall health of the ecosystems and the various ways to ensure continued protection of these valua- ble resources. This year also marked the departure of Commissioner Thomas Bertram. Tom continues to assist the Commission in the matters of trails and open space management. We wish Tom well in future endeavors and are grateful for both his previous service and his willingness to continue to contribute! The Commission would like to take this time to welcome Catie Childs as our newest commissioner. Catie, a former member of a Conservation Commis- sion in another community she previously resided, presented the Commission with a qualified candidate who could start off the ground running. We welcome and value her presence as the newest member of the Lunen- burg Conservation Commission! The Commission thanks all the town agencies for a great year and look forward to many more! Respectfully Submitted, Richard Bursch, Chair Todd Dwyer, Vice-Chair Bob Pease Catie Childs Carl Luck Kenneth Jones Jack Rabbitt Matthew S. Marro, Conservation Administrator ===PAGE 52=== 52 FOREST ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP PLAN GRANT FUNDING: Parcel for Steward Ship Plans Grant amount Chase Road (300 Acres) Large Town Forest $ 4,342 Mass Ave ( 313 Acres) Cowdery $ 4,511 Robbs Hill Road (130 Acres) $ 2132 Holman Street (168 Acres) Lane Property $ 2626 Small Town Forest ( 250 Acres) Mulpus Road $ 3692 Grant total $ 17, 303.00 Copies of the environmental stewardship plans are available on the Conservation Commission website at: http://www.lunenburgma.gov/content/204/222/default.aspx ===PAGE 53=== 53 COUNCIL ON AGING The mission of the Council on Aging is to advocate for the improved quality of life for all seniors through supportive services, programs and education. Councils on Aging were established under Massachusetts Gen- eral Law Chapter 40, § 8B, to include setting policy for the administration of elder programs or services and to develop, coordinate and conduct such activities which advocate for elder issues. The Council on Aging staff consisted of Susan Doherty, Director; Amanda Koeck, Administrative Assistant and Transportation; Faith A. Anderson, Outreach Coordinator; Joanne Brazell, Meal Site Coordinator; Judy Alario and Elsa Watson, Meal Site Assistants; Jim McGuigan and Paul Grunditz, MART Van Drivers. The Council on Aging Board is an 11 member board appointed to 3 year terms by the Board of Selectmen. The COA Board members were; Chairperson Pete Lincoln, Vice-Chairperson Jacquelyn Dwyer, Betty DiGia- como,Sarah Grant, Brian Guenard, Deb Lincoln, Kevin McNally, Cheryl Moisan, Diane Nowd, Jane Rabbitt, and Judith Tarbell. The Town budget alone does not support this senior center. Other sources of funding are the Eagle House Sup- porters Inc., a non-profit 501(c)3 group, Formula Grant funding from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and Montachusett Regional Transit Authority. We are very lucky to have a large volunteer force at the Eagle House. In FY17 we had 41 volunteers who contributed 2,218.5 hours of their time to help us doing things such as driving for the Meals on Wheels Program, program leaders, kitchen helpers, office help, library, and friendly visitors. We greatly appreciate their service. In July of FY17, the Eagle House Senior Community Center re-opened again on Fridays for business. This paved the way for more programming and transportation opportunities for our residents. The Eagle House offers a variety of programs, such as health and wellness, arts and crafts, intergenerational, bocce, cards and games, cultural, information and referral, and social events both at the senior center and offsite. In FY17 we offered 21 new programs which included various speakers and exercise programs. There were approximately 906 people who utilized the senior center in FY17. Those 906 people compiled 25,986 units of duplicated service by participating in the programs listed above. In FY17 the Council on Aging delivered 4,183 Meals on Wheels to 48 clients and provided 3,117 rides to 64 clients on our senior van. We are very fortunate to have a Town Government that supports our center and understands the importance of supporting the Council on Aging to maintain quality services for our elders. Special thanks go to our 501(c)3 fundraising group, Eagle House Supporters Inc. who donated $9,214 for equipment and programs at the Eagle House Senior Community Center. Also special thanks to all of our outside agencies for donating time and programming for our clients. The Council on Aging newsletter lists current events and is available for you to pick up at the Eagle House Senior Community Center, Town Hall, Library, Post Office, local churches and various businesses throughout the community. ===PAGE 54=== 54 ===PAGE 55=== 55 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS The Department of Public Works combines the resources of the Highway, Park, Cemetery, Sewer, and Facilities divisions, and Vehicle Maintenance services into one department organizing and scheduling personnel and equipment to best serve the residents of the community through the effective delivery of an extensive scope of services with a high degree of efficiency. DEPARTMENTAL OBJECTIVES “Public Works is either working or on call twenty -four hours a day three hundred and sixty -five days a year to respond to any weather, infrastructure, roadway, or facility related emergency that may arise.” We strive to enhance the awareness of the value of Public Works provides to our Town, and ensure oth- ers are aware of our contribution. This is not for an expectation of praise, but rather to make sure efforts are not forgotten as they merge into the fabric of our everyday expectation of service. Major events, particularly in the form of devastating storms, over the past years have highlighted the fact that Public Works has a seat at the table and is a major player in emergency management. Town Officials, Police, and Fire acknowledge that Public Works is critical in order to facilitate the required services of others. We must continue to build on this awareness. This department must also reach out to the public we serve and educate them to the fact that the common services they receive do not just happen, but rather are the efforts of a dedicated staff of individuals, service com- panies, and vendors. Safe roadways, wastewater control, solid waste collection and recycling operations, tree re- moval, storm water management facilities and grounds maintenance, winter snow and ice removal, cemeteries and parks are the expected services supporting everyone in the community. We will continue to engage the public in order to set reasonable expectations and gather support for an- nual budget requests, capital requests, and specific projects. PAVEMENT MANAGEMENT Historically the amount of funding dedicated to roadway paving and paving related services has been grossly inadequate resulting in a negative pavement condition index. It became a high priority goal of the BOS as Road Commissioners, to achieve a pavement condition of 72% -75% Town-wide. Although State funded Chapter 90 funds remained stagnant, the dedicated Pavement Management line in the operational budget grew substantial- ly. Results of the newly revised Comprehensive Pavement Management Plan displayed clearly the inequity of the distribution of paving funds toward higher use main and collector roads leaving local neighborhoods unat- tended. Using the PMP as evidence, residents went to the polls to vote favorably on a four -million-dollar debt exclusion targeting exclusively the local roads. Expending approximately a million dollars in the initial year re- sulted in a major enhancement of road conditions. The debt exclusion money combined with state and operational funds brought the total paving value to nearly two million dollars in the first construction season as we attacked the nine -million-dollar backlog of re- pairs. Our pothole log has and is expected to lessen exponentially as new paving increases, a clear benefit of the dollars expended. There is much work yet to do since we are at the very beginning of the program but expec- tations are high. The seasonal crack sealing program has been effective in some locations where applicable however this protocol is designed as a temporary solution with an effective life span of around five years. The mechanics of the process involves the installation of rubberized asphalt under high pressure into cracks or separations in the pavement. The Pavement Management Plan identifies specific areas where this method is the best option. This application does not take the place of curb to curb paving, only postpones it and is not applicable in areas of more serious defects. ===PAGE 56=== 56 FLEET MAINTENANCE The DPW is responsible for the repairs and preventative maintenance to all Town vehicles and equip- ment. High performance police units, first responder Fire and Rescue apparatus, park, cemetery, and school vehi- cles as well as over 30 pieces of highway related machinery are serviced by department personnel. Outsourcing of highly technical repairs has become more frequent and therefore costlier. Due to the volatile global oil market, the overall cost of fuel and petroleum based products continues to be a moving target and therefore difficult to esti- mate annually. The installation of a vehicle maintenance software program continues to be a valuable tool. Each repair is logged by department and vehicle identification number and memorialized in a data bank. Every vehicle can be tracked for part numbers, required services, as well as frequency and cost of repairs over the life of the equipment. As Director I have created and submitted to Town Officials a vehicle replacement schedule based upon that creat- ed by the American Public Works Association in order to more clearly represent our capital needs. FACILITIES MANAGEMENT The following is a list of buildings and properties maintained by the DPW: DPW Garage 520 Chase Road Public Safety Complex Park Bldg. Leominster Rd. Town Hall Cemetery Bldg. Holman St. Eagle House Town Beach Town Common Ritter Bldg. Teen Center Old Primary School Veterans Park All athletic fields/playgrounds excluding school properties A facilities staff of two individuals remains on-call 24 hours a day 365 days per year. Staff attempts to keep buildings compliant with current codes to insure a safe secure work environment. Any sig- nificant interruption of service within Town buildings carries the potential of disrupting or disabling necessary services provided to the community. The facilities support staff are problem solvers and technicians with a wide range of experience encompassing all of the construction trades. They deliver services or oversee those functions provided by specialized subcontractors. Staff manages and forecasts all of the building assets and prioritizes re- placement costs. Unfortunately, this component of the capital program has fallen short of expectations. Years of neglect have created a significant backlog of necessary repairs and improvements. The process has become reac- tionary at best. The newly formed Building Reuse Committee reported process has become reactionary at best. The Building Reuse Committee reported clearly that asset management relative to our buildings requires a profes- sionally prepared assessment and a 5 -year capital plan. Public Works continues its use of a building maintenance software program as a framework for day to day activities. Requests for service are acknowledged immediately, prioritized, and completed in a timely manner. Those individuals requesting service are contacted upon comple- tion of the tasks and a history of the repair is filed electronically. ENVIRONMENTAL Storm Water As a component of the aforementioned “debt exclusion” approximately five hundred thousand dollars of the four million in total has been earmarked for storm drainage including but not limited to repair of the existing collection system, and additional construction. As roadways are scheduled for pavement, drainage is surveyed and necessary repairs are addressed to avoid paving over problems. New Federal and State storm water regulations will likely force the Town to become more proactive albeit with no additional identified source of funding. ===PAGE 57=== 57 At the conclusion of winter and again in the late fall drainage structures in close proximity to open wa- ter are cleaned and inspected. Public Works maintains an aggressive schedule of street sweeping and catch basin cleaning, the front line of storm water management. Waste Water The DPW continues as the caretaker of the entire sewer system. Day to day maintenance of the overall wastewater system inclusive of 10 pump stations is outsourced to a specialty vendor but continues to be the re- sponsibility of Public Works. Business management, inspections, and permitting, remain in -house and the re- sponsibility of the DPW. Tree Removal Storm damage together with the natural attrition of every species creates a backlog of tree felling and pruning that far exceeds the allotted budget. The department is unable to fulfill each resident request and must prioritize work based upon the calculated degree of danger to residents and property. With the establishment of a Hazardous Tree Survey, a more efficient approach to defects has been established through prioritization. Sadly, the amount of work far exceeds the available revenue. Until there is a substantial infusion of funds, the DPW will act in a reactionary mode. All work aside from brush removal, chipping, and the felling of small diameter trees is outsourced due to the necessity of a bucket truck or crane and a licensed professional. Each spring DPW staff initiates the activity of removing and disposing of woody debris within the right -of-way together with a Town - wide program of curbside mowing. A aggressive program by our energy provider has lessened the burden of the Town to remove those trees that may cause an interruption of electrical service to the community. Landfill The “capped” landfill off Youngs Road remains in compliance with the inspection protocol mandated by the Division of Environmental Protection. The site is monitored regularly for excessive methane gas as well as the possibility of groundwater contamination. The frequency of the testing, reduced through a special permit, acquired as a result of consistently fa- vorable results, remained constant throughout the year. The landfill site including the perimeter fencing is in- spected on a regular schedule by DPW personnel. Adjacent to the “cap” is a storage area for catch basin materials and street sweepings both determined by the EPA to be hazardous waste. We are permitted to store these materials through the procurement of a (BUD) Beneficial Use Determination permit. The DEP requires yearly testing of these materials. Other commu- nities are required to transport these tainted materials to an appropriate site at an excessive cost. On weekends during the fall and springtime months DPW personnel oversee and manage the annual composting of brush, leaves and other organic debris providing a valuable service to our residents and add a val- uable component to our recycling program. There has to date been no dedicated funding toward the organization or long range remediation of this location. Once again, dollars will be taken from the General Highway line to maintain this location while keeping it organized and environmentally safe. It is likely this department will pre- sent a plan to use the compost as leverage to clean and grade the area as well as the removal of the brush. With water and sewer at the perimeter this sandy, gravelly area adjacent has been proposed as a potential recreational area for the Town. As of yet this project has not gained traction. Solid Waste Public works monitors, orders, stores, and distributes trash bags in order to facilitate the curbside collec- tion of trash and recyclables by our current vendor, Casella Inc. Pay as you throw… Lake Shirley Dam In the early 1990s, with the structure in need of repair/rebuilding The Lake Shirley Association turned over ownership of the dam to the Town. After completion of a total reconstruction, responsibilities for maintenance, monitoring, and record keeping was completed solely by a small number of volunteers from the Lake Associa- tion. In 2004 -2005 custodianship of the dam, compliance with State dam regulations, the establishment of an operations manual as well as an emergency action plan was placed under the umbrella of the Department of Pub- lic Works. As with the storm water program and other EPA / DEP mandates compliance with current and future ===PAGE 58=== 58 future regulations is critical. We rely on the expertise and support of a professional consultant to assist with predetermined mandates. The most recent inspection resulted in a positive report. Winter Operations Snow and ice present a major challenge to our Town. The safety of the general public depends on the ability of the DPW to maintain our roadways in a safe condition despite the severity or the duration of snow and ice events. To that end we have developed a winter operations procedure based upon a detailed plan that must be flexible due to the unpredictability of each storm. A consistently high level of service is expected and must be delivered to every part of Town in a timely manner. Departmental preparedness begins with successful implementation of the capital plan. Financial sup- port is necessary to provide effective fleet rotation insuring minimal interruption of services due to breakdowns and repairs. In the fall, salt and sand are delivered to the Chase Rd. facility. Lunenburg is in a consortium with 14 other communities in an effort to procure the lowest possible price for road salt, an absolute necessity. From late summer to early fall vehicle maintenance staff inspects and prepares the trucks, spreaders and plows for winter operations. During the construction season road crews address right -of-way issues, overhanging branch- es, and pavement defects in order to eliminate obstacles to snow removal. Each division within the DPW is in- volved in winter operations. Typically, DPW staff combines with 18-20 subcontractors to provide service. Generally, it is not the amount of snow but the duration of the event that determines the overall cost. For example, a fast moving snow storm of 6 -8 inches will cost significantly less than a long duration freezing rain event even though the accumulation is much less. Historically, the department operates in a deficit due to a yearly allocation that is below the cost of an average winter. It is a dedicated group of individuals who successfully challenge the worst Nature has to offer regard- less of severity or duration. “DPW workers are the original Storm Troopers” PARKS In conjunction with the three elected Park Commissioners DPW staff oversees and maintains all parks and grounds exclusive of school property. While resources of the DPW are available as required, much of the Town-wide landscape maintenance is outsourced, resulting in significant savings and increased efficiency over an in-house operation. Repair of the multi -use track complex is imminent. After many years, a mutual effort between the Commissioners and all users of the facility is gaining traction. CEMETERY One Cemetery Division Superintendent, a DPW employee, handles the duties of the North and South cemeteries, maintaining the grounds, coordinating burials, and meeting regularly with the three members of the Cemetery Commission. The DPW supplies equipment and support staff for, on average, forty burials a year and general maintenance of the facilities. As always, I am deeply appreciative of the continued patience and support of our residents and fellow Town employees as we persevere. As caretakers of the Town’s infrastructure our goal is to preserve and enhance the resources of the Town of Lunenburg for future generations. To that end we strive to meet or exceed all expectations associated with the challenges of each of the divisions under the umbrella of public works. Respectfully Submitted Jack Rodriquenz Director ===PAGE 59=== 59 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT (This is a reprint of the message printed in the May 6, 2017 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.) The Town Budget to be presented for approval is much the same as it has been in recent years. Our Department Heads were asked to send a ‘level service’ budget, and requests be- yond level service, to the new Town Manager. Based on the financial forecast and funding opportunities, she is proposing increases beyond level service in some high need areas, such as police and fire, as well as an increase in the schools budget that is funded largely by an increase in Chapter 70 funds from the state. The budget anticipates an increase in revenues from all sources, totaling $1,701,629. Half of this increase is anticipated in state aid through Chapter 70 (education funding) and general government (lottery aid). While this is wel- come news, unrestricted government aid still lags behind earlier levels. Health insurance increases are projected to be less severe than last year. For every $1,000 in revenue to the Town, $643 comes from real estate property taxes. $357 comes from other sources such as state aid, motor vehicle or meal taxes, betterments, and other fees. This represents a decrease in reliance on property taxes of about 2.6%. A large portion of this is due to a 13.9% increase in Chapter 70 funds. Another, more tentative source is Free Cash. The effects of state aid on particular aspects of the budget are difficult to parse out, except for Chapter 70 funding, which accounts for $1.21 of every $3.00 budgeted for the schools. The School Committee put forward an increase of $1,266,606, which is heavily reliant on the Governor’s Chapter 70 spending recommenda- tions making it through the legislature. The School Department has the greatest budget share at 53.4 percent. As reported, property tax funding accounts for about 60 percent of this budget. Because of the positive growth, and lack of new spending requirements, the Town is now in the position to address some ongoing concerns. This budget adds services to Public Safety through 1 Police Officer and 1 Firefighter. Additionally, our Regional Dispatch assessment through the Radio Watch portion of the budget was decreased sufficiently to offset increased weekend coverage at the Public Safety Building. Last year, the Town committed to increas- ing the pavement management plan by $50,000 per year, funded from increases in motor vehicle excise taxes, to ensure that recent improvements paid for through debt exclusion would be adequately maintained going forward. $50,000 of the DPW budget increase ad- dresses this. The Council on Aging is increased $22,080, moving all costs for the Outreach Worker to the Town budget. Historically, part of this position has been covered with grant funds. Most of the rest of the departmental increases address contractual salary obligations. ===PAGE 60=== 60 FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT (This is a reprint of the message printed in the May 6, 2017 Annual Town Meeting Warrant.) Last year, we noted a trend of Debt Service, Retirement, and Health Insurance taking up larger portions of the budget, squeezing out other operational needs. This year the trend seems to have hit a pause as increases in Retirement and Insurance has stabilized, and Debt Service has actually decreased by $61,157. The Town for the first time is funding the OPEB Stabilization Fund ($100,000) for future liability for post-employment employee benefits, other than pensions, which has been an issue that the Town has discussed for some time. We continue to weigh the long term effect of adding new positions against the cur- rent needs and opportunities the town faces. The Retirement Assessment has gone up 5 percent this year, compared to 9 percent last year. Town employees pay into 1 of 2 retirement systems. Licensed school district em- ployees contribute to the Massachusetts Teacher Retirement System, which requires no ad- ditional town funding. Any additional funding of this Retirement System is done at the State level, and is reported in notes to the Town Financial Statements as an ‘On Behalf’ payment. Non -licensed school personnel and Town side employees contribute to the Worcester County Retirement System. The Town makes two payments to this system, an employer contribution for active employees and an assessment to fund the ‘Unfunded Lia- bility’ of future payments to retirees. The Capital Planning Committee has recommended funding 10 items at $633,317. This budget funds the 10 items. There is no request, nor recommendation to borrow funds to fund any other items. In anticipation of some large capital requests in the coming years (i.e. Fire Trucks), there is a request to form a Capital Stabilization Fund so the Town can set aside funds in a dedicated account to lower the amounts the Town may have to borrow. In summary, the budget presented addresses at least current service levels, with some in- crease in some departments. The Finance Committee will continue to address the question of ensuring the budget addresses the priorities of the Town of Lunenburg. We congratulate the Town administration’s work to maintain the AA+ bond rating, and thank all of the town employees for their continued service. We are grateful for the continued cooperation of the Town Manager and each department head to ensure that every question is answered. Terri Burchfield, Chair; Mark Erickson, Vice Chair; Jay Simeone, Clerk Hannah Anderson, John Henshaw, George Martin, Marc Luescher ===PAGE 61=== 61 HISTORICAL COMMISSION The Historical Commission consists of five appointed volunteers who meet once a month from September to June. The work of the Historical Commission is preservation and appreci- ation of all things historic in the Town of Lunenburg. The Historical Commission has through the past year been represented on the Architectural Preservation District Commission (APDC) by two of our members, Richard McGrath and Cullen Dwyer. They have worked with the other members of the APDC to finish the Design Standards of the APDC Bylaw. We are nearing completion of the Bronze Marker Project, which was made possible through the efforts of Eagle Scout Joshua Herrick of Lunenburg Troop 1728. All the houses in Lunen- burg’s National Register Historic District were surveyed for plaques (last available in 1987) and those homes missing plaques were purchased by the Historic Commission from the Erie Landmark Company. We are awaiting delivery. Installation will happen this spring and all the houses in our National Registered Historic District will finally get the recognition they de- serve. We continue to hold hearings and enact the Demolition Delay Bylaw of the Town for the de- struction of Historic properties. This past year we saw the loss of an 1800’s barn on West Townsend Road. Historical Commission Members: Rebecca Lantry, Richard McGrath, Cullen Dwyer, Jennifer Sanderson and Bill Lakso. ===PAGE 62=== 62 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY The primary mission of the Information Technology Department is to increase efficiency through the use of technology. The IT Department enables all other town departments and schools to communicate and collaborate, manage daily tasks, organize, store and share information, and generally conduct Town business more effectively. We also provide the necessary infrastructure, equipment, software and expertise to comply with current regulations and methodology when interacting with outside agencies and organizations. The Information Technology staff for the Town has remained constant this year, but we have added a new full time IT position for the Schools. Following is an overview of our current IT staff: Steve Malandrinos – Information Technology Director  Hired in December, 2012  Previously an engineer at Cisco Systems, IT Director for the Town of Belchertown, MA and Belchertown Public Schools Daniel Nadareski – Network Administrator  Retired police officer from the Albany, NY police force with over 24 years on the job  Prior experience includes computer crime and forensics, network administration, video security system administration, and IP phone system administration Jordan Pochini – Tech Support Specialist  Recently graduated from Fitchburg State University with a degree in Computer Science  Prior experience includes both individual contributor and management roles in retail environments Nicholas Scoggins – School Technology Coordinator  Received Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees from ITT Technical Institute  Served 5 years as Security System Administrator at Greater Lawrence Technical School Along with serving as helpdesk for all users’ daily technology issues and performing regular maintenance and scheduled replacement of the town’s and schools’ technology assets, the IT Department has been involved with several high impact projects throughout the past year. Over the past few months, we have worked with an information security firm to perform a cyber- security audit of our user base. The audit has consisted of several mock phishing campaigns, designed to test our users’ awareness of and reaction to attempts to illicitly gain access to Town computer systems. The goal of the audit is to raise awareness of one of the most prevalent malware vectors used to infiltrate computer networks, and with each iteration and subsequent training, our failure rate has improved significantly. We have also worked closely with the Town Manager on a complete upgrade and redesign of the Town website. With citizen engagement top of mind, we are adding new ways to keep abreast of what is happening, as well as have your voice heard and get involved. Our new homepage will prominently feature our official Facebook feed, and options to sign up for alerts when things change or new information is added. Our goal is to keep the information flowing – in both directions – so that everyone has a chance to effectively participate in the process. ===PAGE 63=== 63 LUNENBURG PUBLIC LIBRARY The Library had a very busy year (67,762 people came through our doors) but it has also been very fun! When I look back on the last year it seems centered on three actions: COLLABORATE, COMMUNICATE and CREATE. We have stepped things up in each of these three areas. Collaborating with individuals and local organizations has been a primary focus of the Library this year – even if to make it happen we had to tweak a few of our more traditional rules!. The Library partnered with Project Bread and its Meals4Kids program to bring nutritious lunches to children throughout the summer months. We have also begun to use our communication vehicles like our Facebook page and our website as well as leveraging the skills of some of the Library’s staff to help other organizations get the word out on a special event or activity and/or improve the look of their communications. The Library provided space and assistance for the activities of local organizations like GiftMart, the Women’s Club Christmas Basket effort, Coloring for Cancer campaign, the Scouts and many more. In recognition of the fact that more and more people go to school online the Library has been proctoring exams for some students (high school and college level). The Library has created new traditions with our introduction of an Artisan’s Fair and Family Craft Night (cocoa & crafts after the Town Tree Lighting). The Library introduced a monthly e- newsletter so we can push the latest news and events out to our users. During the past year with the help of the Friends of the Library organization and several volunteers we provided two Book & Bake Sales, began reupholstering some “well-loved” furniture, and moved the entire (14,000+ books) adult collection to improve accessibility and make room for growth. The Library also introduced two new program series on Fundraising & Grants and Our Democracy. Funding provided by the Friends organization and the Cultural Council helped to provide 650 programs. The Library also hosted over 300 meetings and events for other local organizations. The Children’s Room continues to be a popular destination for children and families throughout the region. Collection evaluation and development continues as we strive to provide the most up-to-date, substantive materials for our young patrons. The beginning chapter book area that we created for emergent readers has outgrown its initial location and now has a new home with lots more room for display and expansion. The non-fiction area for preschool aged children is heavily used and we are continually adding new items. Nonfiction books give children a chance to learn new concepts and vocabulary, as well as broaden their view of the world. Educators and publishers are recognizing that this interest begins at a very early age for many children; therefore, the book options are wonderful! We are constantly evaluating our toy/manipulative collection to keep it current, stimulating and in good condition. Toys are more than just fun and games for kids. Playing with toys engages a child’s senses, sparks their imaginations and encourages them to interact with others. We are fortunate to have had many quality items donated for our use. We also have enrichment activities designed for school aged children. Lego Club which is offered with a monthly Lego Challenge is well attended by both girls and boys and encourages child/parent interaction. Our Tuesdays with Stories Book Club also occurs monthly and the children are enjoying the lively book discussions and related snacks and crafts which are all part of this program. Monthly S.T.E.M. programming is also provided for elementary aged children. Our goal with these fun science, technology, engineering and math activities is to encourage and excite these young learners. A strong knowledge base in these core subjects - science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) is one of the keys to a successful future. ===PAGE 64=== 64 Usage of the Story Craft Room by Lunenburg Boy and Girl Scout Troops has increased. These organizations have discovered that we provide a friendly, warm, clean meeting space with lots of parking. The added benefit to these children and their families is access to our wonderful library materials. The Teen Room saw increased attendance, new partnerships and more in 2017. The amount of hours read for the 2017 Summer Reading Program doubled to a whopping 447 hours read in response to a change in the prize structure. Program participation ran strong with 175 tweens and teens attending 14 programs. A partnership with the Boy’s and Girl’s Club resulted in a new program, Homework Power Hour, where students in grades 6-12 can come to the library after school to do their homework. This provides students with a quiet space to study as well as access to computers. In addition, National Honor Society students have the opportunity to earn service hours by tutoring. This partnership also allowed for offering a Mad Science Escape Room as part of the Shrieks and Krieks Haunted House, bringing a drop in library program to those who are unable to attend the afterschool surprise sessions. In response for the increased demand for fiction, graphic novels, audio books, and manga, the young adult nonfiction collection was interfiled with the adult collection. This resulted in more shelf space for the high demand collections while also filing all nonfiction resources together to make researching easier. On a final note, teen led programming was introduced in December with the plastic canvas holiday craft program. While the library provided space and supplies, this workshop was created and led by a teen who wanted to share the needlepointing skill she had learned over the summer. The hope is to introduce more of this type of programming in the future as it encourages public speaking, leadership skills, and fosters a sense of ownership in library. Respectfully submitted by Martha Moore, Director Lunenburg Public Library ===PAGE 65=== 65 LUNENBURG PUBLIC ACCESS (PAC) Public Access Cable Committee (PACC) Steve Walker, Chair Faith Beall, Vice Chair Jeff Bajko, Secretary The Lunenburg Public Access Cable Committee (PACC) is responsible for the long-term plan to manage the Public Access Channels available to the Lunenburg community through Comcast, the town’s only cable- service provider. The overall strategy includes providing and improving equipment to acquire, record, broadcast and re- broadcast programming from both town functions and meetings, as well as programming from publicly available sources. Programming CH 9 - Public Public Access Cable (PAC) produced 75% of the local programming on Ch 9 in FY17, down 9% from 84% in FY16. These programs included high school sports, band concerts and local events, just to name a few. The remaining 25% of programming was obtained through other media sources (Access Share) and online downloads (MassAccess and PEGMedia). FY17 Mission: Develop, modernize, establish and operate the Town of Lunenburg’s Public and Government (P&G) Access Channels to reflect what matters to Lunenburg ===PAGE 66=== 66 Channel 9 – Public Channel Several categories of local programming were provided on Ch 9, among the top were In- formational (27%), Entertainment (17%) and Events (13%). All locally produced programming is also accessible on the Public Access YouTube Channel and Facebook, and may be downloaded. http://www.youtube.com/LunenburgAccess https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable CH8 - Government All content on the Government Channel (Ch 8) is locally produced. In addition to several live weekly municipal meetings and re-broadcasts, other examples of government pro- grams include committee/department PSAs. All recorded Government meetings are accessible on the Public Access YouTube channel and may be downloaded. http://www.youtube.com/LunenburgAccess Town departments are encouraged to take advantage of PAC to improve town govern- ment to community information flow. ===PAGE 67=== 67 Studio and Equipment Upgrades PAC has had studio space in the TC Passios school since 2013. We encourage the public to take advantage of the facilities and equipment offered. The strategy for the PAC studio in the upcoming Fiscal years includes space planning for a new studio and to continue improvements in the current studio. Part of the plan is to up- grade the current audio and lighting systems to increase the quality of the content produced. We would like to increase visibility in the community by mainly encouraging more studio usage, as well as loaning out equipment to the public. In FY17 PAC acquired four new JVC cameras and a wireless microphone system for Town Hall. The wireless mics allow boards and committees the ability to conduct workshop meetings in the Bilotta Room at the center conference table. Providing this audio flexibility has enhanced board members participation with the public. The new cameras are current- ly being used by the PAC staff. Remote live broadcasting was improved with the addition of a DataVideo converter, which transfers a live signal through the internet to the CASTUS server and out to the public on Ch 8 or Ch 9. Live feeds are now possible from the PAC studio, the LMHS Auditorium, and the Public Safety Building. Equipment purchases accounted for 25% of the FY17 expenses. Staff, Producers and Volunteers In FY17, there was one full-time Program Coordinator town employee and four part-time staff, classified as Vendors (Budget Line Item: “Purchase of Services”). The Program Coordinator managed the day-to-day operation of the organization, including all production and programming schedules, equipment and services procurement, studio and inventory administration, advertising, and social media. Vendors provided video re- cording of committee meetings and additional video assignments, as needed. ===PAGE 68=== 68 Of the 75% of locally produced shows on Ch 9, most were produced by public access staff. Our resident top producer, Pete Lincoln of “Talkin’ Baseball”, continued to create new programs for airing on Ch 9 through FY17. There was one community volunteer contributing late in FY17, recording live board/committee meetings, as well as a student volunteer recording a number of Field Hockey games. There is an ongoing campaign through print and social media to obtain more volunteers to help with production. In addition to volunteers, there also media outreach to solicit new producers to help create content. Manpower (Salaries, Purchase of Services ) accounted for 55% of the FY17 expenses. Financials PAC received all of its income from Comcast in quarterly payments (August, November, February and May). The overall payments received for FY17 were $107,849.80. These payments were deposited to the PAC Revenue Fund, and the Operating Budget was set at $129,700 for projected expenses and capital costs. The starting balance in the Revenue Fund for PAC in FY17 was $ 270,235.70 and was expensed within the following line items: FY17 LINE ITEM EXPENSES Line Item Amount Salaries $34.497.59 Purchase of Services $6,350.60 Consultant $420.00 Lease $6,000.00 Office Supplies $81.73 Advertising $698.30 Equip/Maintenance $934.92 Insurance $6,633.60 New Equip $18,599.00 Vendor Expenses $450.00 TOTAL $74,215.73 ===PAGE 69=== 69 FY17 EXPENSES BY PERCENTAGE Total Revenue collected from Comcast and other sources in FY17 was $107,889.80. Total Expenses came to $74,215.73. FY17 REVENUE vs EXPENSES Starting Balance $270,235.70 Revenue $107,889.80 Subtotal $378,125.50 Expenses $74,215.73 Ending Balance $303,909.77 ===PAGE 70=== 70 SENIOR PROPERTY TAX WORK-OFF PROGRAM Est. 1998 CALENDAR YEAR JAN. 1, 2017–NOV. 1, 2017 The Property Tax Work-Off Committee is a five member committee appointed by the Board of Selectmen. The Lunenburg Property Tax Work-Off Program offers income eligible senior citizens age 60+ an opportunity to receive up to $1,000 off their property tax bill in the calendar year rather than the fiscal year. Participants worked in various town departments to earn the tax abatement doing general office duties, custodial, library shelving, and kitchen assistance. For each hour worked a person received $10 and worked up to 100 hours be- tween January 1, 2017 and November 1, 2017 to receive the abatement. Any hours worked beyond that were considered volunteer hours. There were nine Lunenburg residents who participated between January 1, 2017 to November 1, 2017. These individuals, as a whole, accumulated 862 hours towards their abatements. Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must be 60 years of age or older Own and occupy a home in Lunenburg as their primary residence for at least one year Receive a property tax bill in their name or their spouse’s name who is also 60 years of age or older Meet the income guidelines of : One person household - $40,000 / Two person household - $60,000 All new applicants are required to have a CORI background check and must re- apply and be accepted annually for participation in the program. Earnings are exempt from state taxes only. Earnings are subject to federal and FICA tax withholdings and are also subject to OBRA if participants are not receiving a pension from either Worcester Regional Retirement or Massachusetts State Teachers Retirement. Departments who participated between January 1, 2017 – November 1, 2017: Board of Selectmen Board of Health Building Department Council on Aging DPW/Sewer Department Public Library School Department Treasurer ===PAGE 71=== 71 SEWER COMMISSION The five member Sewer Commission was established at the May 6, 2006 Special Town Meeting. At the first Commission meeting after the May 2016 election, on June 21, 2016, when the Commission elects officers for the new fiscal year, Carl Luck was elected to remain as Chairman, John Reynolds as Vice-Chair and Sue Bunish as Clerk. Both Carl Luck and John Reynolds were elected to 3 year terms at the May 2016 election. There remained two open positions on the Commission after a failure to elect at the May election and Joseph Anderson stepped forward to fill one vacancy after appointment by the Selectmen and Commission on July 5, 2016. On July 19, 2016, Joan Pease was appointed by the Selectmen and Commission to fill the other vacancy. When Sue Bunish submitted her letter of resignation in July 2016, Richard St. Cyr was appointed to fill that vacancy on October 11, 2016. He remained until February 26, 2017, when he resigned to move out of town. With Sue’s departure, Joe Anderson was elected to serve as Clerk for the Commission on July 26, 2016. At the May 2017 election in, Troy Daniels was elected to the one-year term opened by the departure of Richard St. Cyr by write- in vote. The Commission bears the responsibility of overseeing the Sewer Enterprise Fund, planning for the future and developing and implementing rules, regulations and policies. The Department of Public Works manages and maintains the operational side of the system. Under the Town Charter, responsibility for the day-to day operation and care and maintenance of the sanitary sewers are under the supervision of the Town Manager. Lunenburg does not operate a sewer treatment plant. Approximately 83% of Lunenburg sewer is discharged to Leominster and the other 17% is discharged to Fitchburg. There are currently 862 properties connected to the Lunenburg system and another 381 that have access to Town sewer but are not yet connected. During FY17, 44 new accounts connected to town sewer. The Commission billed out $763,329 in quarterly sewer bills and had $63,087 of prior year delinquencies added to the owners’ property tax bills for non-payment. Eighty-six properties gained access to sewer with the completion of the SRF project in the Pratt St., Pleasantview Ave. and Lakeview Ave. areas of town and were assessed a betterment of $13,997.47 to pay down the debt owed by the Town for the SRF project. One additional property was assessed a privilege fee in FY17 for increased usage as a multi-family residence. Privilege fees help to pay down the debt owed by the Town on the original sewer project. The Commission continues contracting with Small Water Systems Services of Littleton (SWSS) for the Operations and Management of the ten pumping stations and sewer infrastructure. The Commission has been very satisfied with the personnel, the work and the arrangement with SWSS, renewing the contract for a second three-year renewable contract when SWSS was awarded the bid in July 2016. The new contract, effective 7/1/16, was expanded to include the generators in each pump station and quarterly meter readings for manual and irrigation accounts. In July 2016, with the new Grease Trap regulation in place, the Commission commenced the annual permit program with the new fee structure and requirements for annual permits, compliance and reporting. Lunenburg has eighteen food service establishments with grease traps and interceptors. This regulation continues to be strongly enforced as Fats, Oils and Grease (FOG) can negatively affect the smooth operation and maintenance costs of the sewer system. While the Grease Trap Regulation focuses on commercial and public disposal, individual home owners can also contribute a significant amount of grease into the system which increases everyone’s costs. Whether on sewer or septic, grease should not be put down the drain. At the May 2017 Town Meeting, the Commission put forward four articles, three of which related to the budget and stabilization funds. For the standard FY18 budget article, $560,169.06 was appropriated from Sewer Enterprise revenues, $10,285 was transferred from the Sewer Reserve Capacity Stabilization Fund and $14,520 from the Sewer Inflow/Infiltration Stabilization Fund and appropriated from Sewer Enterprise retained earnings the sum of $160,276.94 for a total appropriation of $745,251 to operate the Sewer Enterprise Fund for FY18. $911,971.24 was included in appropriations from the General Fund to cover both general expenses and debt service on the betterments. The goal of the Commission is to maintain a balanced budget and build up the Retained Earnings so that it may be used for major capital projects to maintain and improve the operating efficiency of the system. The second article transferred monies to the Reserve Capacity Stabilization Fund and ===PAGE 72=== 72 the third article was to create a Stabilization fund for Capital Reserve. 3% of proposed revenues were transferred to Capital Reserve Stabilization Fund. The fourth article was to accept c. 40, § 58 of the General Laws to impose a “municipal charges lien” on real property for unpaid sewer connection fees, Sewer Reserve Capacity fees, Sewer Re-connection fees, and Sewer Grease Trap permit fees owed the Town in the manner as provided for by MGL c. 40, § 58. Engineering consulting firms, Wright Pierce and Weston & Sampson have continued to assist the Commission in working to identify and reduce Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) and the effort continues to be the focus of the Commission going into FY18. The Commission would like to thank Sue Bunish and Richard St. Cyr for their service and welcomes Joe Anderson, Joan Pease and the return of Troy Daniels in FY17. Bob Ebersole continues to serve as the Board of Selectmen liaison and the Commission is very grateful for his knowledge and counsel. The Commission would also like to thank DPW Director Jack Rodriquenz for the seamless and smooth operation of the Sewer Division of the DPW and Jim Breault (DPW-Facilities) who whenever called upon, provides his expertise and service to the Sewer Division. They would also like to acknowledge and thank the Lunenburg Water District for their partnership and good working relationship with the DPW and especially with Business Manager, Barb Lefebvre, in providing valuable assistance with meter readings, ownership changes, and status updates. Sewer Commission as of February 2018: Joe Anderson, Chair Carl Luck, Vice Chair Joan Pease, Clerk John Reynolds, Member Troy Daniels, Member ===PAGE 73=== 73 PROTECTION OF PERSONS & PROPERTY ===PAGE 74=== 74 BOARD OF HEALTH The Board of Health Office is located in the Ritter Memorial Building on the corner of Mass. Ave and Leominster Road. Our office is on the upper level at the end of the hall on the right. We can be reached at 978-345-4146, extension 430. The Board of Health, with the assistance of its Agent, the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health, continued its mission to maintain its focus on public health and safety issues during 2017, reviewing Title V Inspection Reports, building permits, septic and well permits, nuisance investigations, housing inspections, complaints and general public health related issues. The Board of Health oversees the Septic System Repair Program which helps low to moderate income families replace failed septic systems or connect to public sewer. Anyone interested in finding out more about this program can contact the office. Homeland Security planning is ongoing. Meetings continue between our agents, other Town departments and regional entities to develop a plan for not only Lunenburg but with our partner towns in our region. This year we processed applications for septic permit lot tests, new construction permits, new wells, repairs or upgrades to septic systems and well permits. The Board continues its vigilance with regard to septic systems, wells, food service inspections, housing and nuisance complaints and its general mandate to protect the environment and groundwater of the Commonwealth. The Board of Health provides numerous other services in cooperation with our Health Agents, the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health. In addition to our environmental services, numerous clinics are provided throughout the year to our residents. These clinics provide inoculations, blood pressure screenings, Well Oldster Clinics and dental screening. Fluoride treatment and dental checks of our youngsters in the school system are provided by the Nashoba dental staff. Lunenburg participates in the Central Mass. Mosquito Control Project. Mosquito Control monitors the mosquito population in Lunenburg and advises of any potential diseases such as EEE and West Nile Virus and sprays frequently to control the population during the warmer times of the year. Residents who want to have their property sprayed can do so by emailing to: cmmcp@cmmcp.org, calling (508) 393-3055, completing a request on their webpage at: http://www.cmmcp.org , or calling the Board of Health office. With our Nashoba Nursing and Hospice partners we provide in home visits to residents recovering from illness and hospice care and counseling to those in need of this service. Please contact our office in the Ritter Memorial Building for more information. Please remember that our Board Members volunteer their time and efforts on behalf of you, the citizens of Lunenburg. If you have something that you think we can help you with, we are at your service. Contact the Board office at 582-4146 ext. 430. ===PAGE 75=== 75 NASHOBA ASSOCIATED BOARDS OF HEALTH Nashoba Associated Boards of Health continues to serve the local Board of Health in meeting the challenges of environmental and public health needs in Lunenburg. In addition to the day to day public health work conducted for Lunenburg we also provide the following services.  Maintaining Nashoba’s internet web site to provide information for the public. (See http://www.nashoba.org/)  Response to health related impacts of beavers through coordination with the local Board of Health in the issuance of the necessary permits.  Response to state mandated changes in regulations requiring more frequent beach sampling through sample collection, submittal for analysis, and follow -up when results were obtained. We look forward to continuing our work with Lunenburg's Board of Health. Included in the day-to-day work of Nashoba in 2017 were the following:  Through membership in the Association Lunenburg benefited from the services of Nashoba staff including: Registered Sanitarians, Certified Health Officers, Registered Nurses, Nutritionists, Registered Physical & Occupational Therapists, Licensed Social Workers, Certified Home Health Aides, and Registered Dental Hygienists  Provided health education programs in collaboration with the Lunenburg Council on Aging.  Collaborated with Montachusett Home Care around elders at risk and other safety issues.  Reviewed 108 Title 5 state mandated private Septic System Inspections for Lunenburg Board of Health. Received, reviewed, and filed these state mandated (but unfunded) Title 5 inspections. Corresponded with inspectors regarding deficiencies; referred deficient inspections to Lunenburg Board of Health for enforcement action Environmental Health Department Environmental Information Responses Lunenburg Office (days).......................................90 The Nashoba sanitarian is generally scheduled to be available for the public twice a week on Monday and Wednesday mornings at the Lunenburg Board of Health Office. Other meetings occur informally. This does not reflect the daily calls handled by the three Nashoba secretaries during daily business hours. Food Service Licenses & Inspections.....................………36 Nashoba annually mails out and receives application from both restaurants and retail food businesses. Licenses are renewed for existing facilities. Plans are submitted and reviewed prior to initial licensing. Most licensees are inspected at a minimum twice a year. Where deficiencies are found, a re-inspection is scheduled to insure compliance. When a complaint from the public is received an inspection is also conducted. During this inspection health factors of food handlers is also investigated, and where appropriate medical consultation and laboratory testing may be required. ===PAGE 76=== 76 Beach/Camp Inspections.................................................. 13 Camps are inspected at least annually at opening for compliance with State Sanitary Code, Chapter IV, 105 CMR 430.00. Public swimming beaches are sampled for water quality every week during the summer and more often if a problem is suspected. Housing & Nuisance Investigations...................................12 Nashoba, as agent for the local Board of Health, inspects dwellings for conformance with State Sanitary Code, 105 CMR 410.00, issues orders for correction, and re-inspect for compliance. Similarly, complaints from residents concerning unsanitary conditions or pollution events are investigated. Septic System Test Applications.......................................42 Applications from residents proposing to build or upgrade a septic system are accepted, a file created, and testing dates are coordinated with the applicants engineer. Septic System Lot Tests........................................120 Nashoba sanitarian witnesses soil evaluations, deep hole tests, and, usually on a separate date, percolation tests conducted by the applicant’s engineer which serve as the basis of the design of the septic system. Septic System Plan Applications…………………………47 Detailed plans created by engineers hired by residents proposing to build or upgrade a septic system are received, filed, and routed to the Nashoba sanitarian for review. Septic System Plan Reviews .........................…….81 Engineered plans are reviewed according to state code, Title 5, and local Board of Health regulations and review forms are created and sent to engineer for revision. Subsequent re-submittals by the engineer are also reviewed. Septic System Permit Applications (new lots)..........….17 Septic System Permit Applications (upgrades)............ 36 Applicants’ approved plan submittals and Board of Health requirements are incorporated into a permit to construct the septic system. Septic System Construction Inspections...........180 Nashoba Sanitarian is called to construction site at various phases of construction to witness & verify that system is built according to plans. Septic System Consultations...............................9 During all phases of application, design, and construction the Nashoba Sanitarian is called upon for legal details and interpretation. Well Permits.......................................................................17 Water Quality/Well Consultations..................................58 Private wells are regulated solely by local Board of Health regulations, The Nashoba Sanitarian assist the Board of Health by reviewing well plans, securing well water samples, and interpreting water quality test results. Nashoba Nursing Service & Hospice Home Health Nursing Visits ..................................................................... 819 Nashoba’s Certified Home Health Registered Nurses visits provide skilled services to patients in their home under physician’s orders. These services include assessment of physical, psychological, and nutritional needs. Skills include teaching/supervision of medications, wound care, ostomy care, IV ===PAGE 77=== 77 therapy on a 24 hour basis, catheter care, case management and referral to other services as needed. Home Health Aide Visits ................................................. 238 Nashoba’s Certified Home Care Aides provide assistance with daily activities of daily living including bathing dressing, exercises and meal preparation. Rehabilitative Therapy Visit ............................................ 607 Nashoba Therapists provide skilled physical, occupational, speech, and dietary therapeutic interventions through assessment, treatment and education. Their integration of client, caregiver, and medical outcomes aims at attaining maximum functional dependence. Medical Social Service Visits ............................................ 9 Nashoba Social Workers provide short -term assistance to patients at home for counseling and referral to community resources. Hospice Volunteer and Spiritual Care Visits……31 Nashoba’s Volunteers and Clergy provide patients with emotional and spiritual support, companionship and guidance. Community Health Nursing Nashoba’s Community Health Nursing program provides an essential public health service to it member communities guided by the American Nurses Association (ANA) 16 Standards of Public Nursing Practice. Our staff serves as a resource to the community, addressing questions and concerns from the public on a variety of health and safety issues (immunizations, head lice, chronic disease management, safe drug/sharps disposal etc.) in a variety of ways.  We conduct regular well-being clinics for health assessment, screenings and education to all, especially the underserved and at-risk populations.  We report and investigate communicable diseases to formulate and implement control guidelines and strategies that protect the health of individual and the community at large (mandated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health).  We make will-being visits to assess needs, coordinate appropriate care and services and provide case management as needed (health promotion).  We provide public health education.  We address psych-social issues that may impact general health and safety (i.e. hoarding). We are available to collaborate with all municipal staff to address public health nursing questions, work closely with Councils on Aging to assist elders in the communities and are available for consultation with school nurses caring for children and families. The nursing staff also works with the Sanitarian for your community, as needed, to address issues of unhealthy living conditions. Listed below is summary of the activities of the Community Health Nursing program. Nashoba conducted 11 clinics and those clinics offered your citizens: blood pressure screening, annual sugar and eye screenings, flu shots and an opportunity to consult with the nurse to address questions. Our staff conducted 8 health promotion/well-being/social worker visits in your communities. ===PAGE 78=== 78 We administered 26 flu shots through our annual clinics. Nashoba reviewed, investigated and reported on the following cases of communicable diseases from your community. Though the daily reporting and investigating work is not always visible it is vital to protect the public from the spread of disease. Investigated 86 Confirmed 42 Communicable Disease Number of Cases  Anaplasmosis 6  Calivirus/Norovirus 1  Campylobacter 1  Giardia 1  Hepatitis C 6  Influenza 23  Strep Pneumoniae 3  Salmonella 1 Dental Health Department Examination, Cleaning & Fluoride - Grades K, 2 & 4 Nashoba’s Registered Dental Hygienists, operating out of the school nurse’s office and records, provide these services to those children whose parents have given written consent. Students Eligible.............................................. 361 Students Participating....................................172 Referred to Dentist.............................................18 Instruction - Grades K, 1 & 5 Nashoba’s Registered Dental Hygienists also provide classroom instruction of cleaning and maintaining health teeth to all children in these grades. Number of Programs......................................10 ===PAGE 79=== 79 TOWN OF LUNENBURG, MASSACHUSETTS FIRE DEPARTMENT The Firefighters and Emergency Medical Technicians of the Lun enburg Fire Department are dedicated to providing the highest quality, most cost effective fire and emergency medical services to the citizens of the town of Lunenburg. In 2017 your Fire Department responded to 2107 calls for service, broken down as follows: Fires & Hazardous Conditions 514 Emergency Medical 1022 Inspections 587 Other 20 Fire Department staffing as of July 1, 2017 is 5 Career and 40-45 On Call Firefighters an d Emergency Medical Technicians, plus 1 full time Administrative Assistant/EMS Coordinator. The Station is manned 7 days per week from 6am-6pm with 2-3 Firefighter/Emergency Medical Technicians , plus the Chief of Department and EMS Coordinator weekdays. The Station is also staffed two nights per week with 2 Firefighter/EMT’s. This coverage is a combination of Full Time personnel in conjunction with 84 hours per week of per diem coverage. The per diem coverage is provided by our C all Firefighter/EMT’s manning the Station at their hourly Call rate. Sunday through Thursday nights however, the Station is unmanned and all of our personnel respond from home on an “on call” basis. This adds several minutes or more to our response tim e as personnel must respond to the station, pick up the appropriate equipment and then respond the call. The call volume in 2017 was an overall increase of 3% over 2016. We also experienced a 6% increase in Emergency Medical related calls, which is cons istent with the growth we have seen over the last 10 years . As our community continues to grow, the demand for emergency services grows along with it . I must continue to state the need for 24 hour staffing in the Station. Funding to maintain a minimum of 2 Firefighter/EMT’s or Paramedics in the Station 24 hours a day, 7 days a week is critical to maintain the high level of se rvice our Townspeople expect. This would allow either the first ambulance or first piece of fire apparatus to respond immediatel y. Not only would this reduce our response times to critical emergencies, it would also reduce the “wear and tear” on our Call members. This coverage would in no way re duce the need for our On Call personnel; it would only supplement their response and reduce response times. Staffing was slightly increased on July 1, 2017 with the addition of 1 Full Time member. Lt. Christos Lekaditis joined the ranks of our full time staff and functions as our Assistant Fire Prevention and Training Officer. Christos was a Call Firefighter with the Department for 10 years and also served as a Full Time Firefighter with the Devens Fire Department. The addition of this full time position allowed us to slightly increase our coverage during the day time, and to begin cove ring two nights per week as well. It should be noted that an additional 5 positions are needed to provide 2 personnel in the Station 24/7, plus an ad ditional member weekdays when most of our Call Personnel are out of town. As we plan towards additional staffing in the future, consideration for transitioning the Ambulance Service to the Paramedic Level of care must also be considered. We currently operate two Ambulance s at the Advanced EMT Level, but must rely on outside agencies for assistance with full Advanced Life Support Care. Hiring Paramedic Level trained Firefighters and equipping the ambulances to that level will bring a higher level of care to our residents in a faster, more efficient way. Recruitment and Retention of our Call Firefighters continues to be one of the greatest challenges for the Department, and is my main reason to call for more permanent staffing in the Station. Make no mistake, our Cal l personnel do an outstanding job, and their commitment never ceases to amaze me. However, like many Call Departments we suffer from a continual turnover 655 Massachusetts Ave Lunenburg, MA 01462 CHIEF Patrick A. Sullivan TEL: (978) 582-4155 FAX: (978) 582-4033 ===PAGE 80=== 80 in personnel. Public Safety is a field where training and experience are critical. A new Call Firefighter/EMT must attend over 340 hours of initial training, plus additional time in orie ntation and field training. Members qualifying to drive Fire Apparatus must complete an additional 65 hours of classroom and practical training. On average, it takes a new member one and a half to two years to properly complete these requirements. Unfor tunately, for a variety of reasons we often do not retain members for more than 5-6 years. As an example, during 2016 -2017 6 of our most active Call Firefighters obtained Full time Firefighting Positions with other Departments, and another member joined the Armed Services. While most have remained members of the Department, their availability to be “On Call” and cover per diem shifts has been significantly reduced. In 2017, the Fire Prevention Division conducted 587 Inspections . This is in addition to multiple fire drills and public education initiatives. By law we are required to inspect Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector installations when a home is sold, as well as all new oil burner and propane gas installations. Any business holding a liquor license is also required to be inspected for fire safety issues as well. In addition, all new construction projects must have their plans reviewed for proper fire protection, as well as ongoing inspections during the construction process. Personnel also continue to provide fire safety education to not only children in our schools but adults as well. Other Fire Safety Initiatives undertaken during 2017 include: - Continuation of a Department of Fire Services Grant in the amount of $6953 to assist with Fire Safety Education in both the Schools and with Senior Citizens. This Grant provides funding for both materials and personnel to bring fire safety education to our most vulnerable populations. Highlights of activity through this grant include: o Educational programs in basic fire safety in Grades K -3, including use of the Regional Fire Safety Trailer. o Educational programs in conjunction with the Council on Aging. These included cooking and heating safety, a CPR Demonstration and Ice safety. - Participation in the Senior Center’s “Sand for Seniors” Program. This program provides buckets of walkway sand for Senior Citizens who were unable to obtain it for themselves in the winter months. In partnership with this program, Captain James Ricci delivers the san d to the residents and when possible, inspects their homes for Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors. If the resident was lack ing detectors, Capt. Ricci is able to install free detectors obtained through the Senior SAFE Grant. - It should be noted that eac h year, 50% of fatal fires are found to have nonfunctional or nonexistent smoke detectors. Firefighters Joseph Arsenault and Stephen Morse graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Call/Volunteer Training Program. This intensive 4 month pro gram provides the basic skills firefighters need to operate in today’s challenging environments. All newly hired Firefighters are required to complete this program within one year of hire. 10 Firefighters from Lunenburg have undergone specialized trai ning and respond as part of the District Technical Rescue and Dive Teams. These regional teams provide specially trained personnel and equipment beyond what most communities are able to provide at the local level. In conjunction with these Teams, Lunenb urg operates both a Water Rescue Unit and a Collapse/Trench Rescue Trailer. In September, Chief Sullivan, Capt. Ken Jones and Firefighter Ben Boudreau participated in Operation SCORE, a Disaster Drill designed to test the capabilities of the State’s Regio nal Technical Rescue Teams. Our members, along with 50+ other Firefighters from Worcester County traveled to Cape Cod and operated through the night at a simulated community destroyed by a severe weather event. Crews stabilized damaged structures and conducted rescues of simulated victims. This was the first full scale deployment and test of the Worcester County Teams. Our Region’s Team was one of the few that was able to fully complete all tasks assigned to them, and completed them ahead of schedule. Apparatus replacement continues to be a concern . Two of our front line fire apparatus (Engine 4 and Ladder 1) are 22 and 29 years old years old respectively. Both units are showing their age through increasing maintenance costs and “out of service” time. These units have been submitted for replacement on the FY’19 Capital Plan ( both having been turned down in FY’18) and it is hoped that due consideration will be given for their timely replacement. Rescue 2, a 2008 Ambulance has also been submitted f or replacement as it is near the end of its projected life span. The high reliability required of front line emergency apparatus becomes increasingly difficult to maintain as these units reach the end of their life span. In conclusion, I would like to thank the members of the Lunenburg Fire Department for their outstanding commitment to the Town. Their enthusiasm, professionalism and dedication continue to impress me every day. I would also like to thank the other department heads, board s and commiss ions for their continuing help. Most people do not realize the level of interdepartmental cooperation that occurs in the daily course of town business. My thanks also go out to the citizens of Lunenburg for their ongoing support of public safety . It is that support that allows us to continue prov iding the services you expect from us. ===PAGE 81=== 81 TOWN OF LUNENBURG, MASSACHUSETTS FIRE DEPARTMENT Roster of the Lunenburg Fire Department- 2017 Patrick A. Sullivan, Chief of Department+* Peter J. Hyatt, Deputy Chief James Ricci, Captain/EMT+ Kenneth Jones, Captain/AEMT+* Scott Dillon, Lieutenant/EMT+ Mark Bursch, Lieutenant/EMT J. Gregory Massak, Lieutenant/EMT Shawn McKenna, Lieutenant/EMT Patrick Hakey, Lieutenant/EMT Christos Lekaditis, Lieutenant/EMT+* Rev. Andrew C. Burr, Chaplain Karen Weller, EMS Coordinator+* Joseph Arsenault, FF/AEMT Carl Gamberdella, FF/EMT David Augusta, EMT Kristen Hirsch, EMT Matthew Benoit, FF/AEMT Ronald Hyatt, FF/EMT Benjamin Boudreau, FF/EMT* Skyler Kozloski, FF/EMT Jason Boyle, FF/EMT Lorenzo Leonardo, Firefighter Melissa Buchanan, Firefighter Warren Mayhew, FF/Paramedic Frank Byrne, FF/EMT Matthew McAuliffe, Firefighter Michael Byrne, FF/AEMT* Jordan Melendy, EMT Traci Camelo, EMT Stephen Morse, FF/EMT Joseph Cardone, FF/EMT Timothy Paton, Firefighter Charles Colburn, FF/EMT* Tyler Pelkey, FF/EMT Matthew Cormier, FF/EMT Ian Reynolds, FF/EMT Timothy Downey, FF/EMT James Reynolds, FF/EMT Gregory Dik, FF/EMT* Charles Sampson, EMT Paul A. Duquette, FF/EMT Jamieson Shea, FF/Paramedic* Austin Flagg, FF/EMT* Evan Valliere, Firefighter + Indicates Full Time Staff *Indicates member of District Technical Rescue Team 655 Massachusetts Ave Lunenburg, MA 01462 CHIEF Patrick A. Sullivan TEL: (978) 582-4155 FAX: (978) 582-4033 ===PAGE 82=== 82 Town of Lunenburg, Massachusetts POLICE DEPARTMENT Lunenburg Police Department 2017 Annual Report Chief James P. Marino CHIEF James P. Marino TEL: (978) 582-4150 FAX: (978) 582-4159 655 Massachusetts Ave. Lunenburg, MA 01462 ===PAGE 83=== 83 Administrative Chief James P. Marino Public Safety Coordinator Amanda J. Moore Lieutenant Michael Luth Patrol Supervisors Sergeant Thomas Gammel Sergeant Sean Connery Sergeant Jack Hebert Detectives Detective Sergeant Jeffrey Thibodeau Detective (Vacancy) Community Outreach/School Resource Officer Officer Sean Zrate Traffic/ K-9 Officer Joshua Tocci K-9 Jerry Patrol Officers Officer Robert Diconza, Officer Joshua Mathieu, Officer Jonathan Broc, Officer Brad McNamara, Officer Kayla Leger, Officer John Morreale Desk Officer Lisa Melnicki Reserve Intermittent Officers Officer Stan Barney, Officer Donald Letarte, Officer Robert Dacosta, Officer Ben Campbell, Officer Lisa Melnicki, Officer Jacob Lachance, Officer Chad Stateler, Officer Jonathan May, Officer Zach Levasseur, Officer John Wagner, Officer Erin Considine, Officer Whitney Mansfield, Officer Gage Russell, Officer Kamerin Munroe Animal Control Kathleen Comeau ===PAGE 84=== 84 With much Appreciation Officer Deven Z. O’Brien “DOB” Deven O’Brien began his career in August of 2013 as a Lunenburg Police Reserve Officer. Deven went on to become a full time Career Police officer on July 20, 2014. Deven is the Officer you’ve seen at almost every community event riding the Police Bike or helping with traffic; Little League Parade, Homecoming, Miles for Myles, the Teen Center’s “Are You There Yet,” 5K to name few. Deven is always a professional with an eye towards improving the quality of life. He is a good friend and is held in high regard by his peers. In February of this year his career path took him to the City of Marlborough Police Department where he is now employed as a Police Officer. I’m confident that Deven will serve the Citizens of Marlborough well as he has done for the Town of Lunenburg. We are all very proud of “DOB” and all of the things he did to make the Lunenburg Police Department a better organization, and the Town a safer place. We wish you the best DOB! Be safe! New Arrivals Full Time: Officer Kayla Leger, Officer John Morreale, Reserve Intermittent: Officer Erin Considine, Officer Whitney Mansfield, Officer Gage Russel, Officer Kamerin Munroe. Administrative: Public Safety Coordinator Amanda J. Moore Retirements Linda C. Carrier Public Safety Coordinator Congratulations to Linda Carrier on her retirement! On May 16, 1983, after being employed in the Town offices for a couple of years, Linda was appointed to the police department as the Chief’s Administrative Assistant, a job that would later be reclassified as the Public Safety Coordinator. On June 18, 1984 Linda would be appointed as a Reserve Intermittent Police Officer and then field train to become a certified Sexual Assault Investigator. I speak on behalf of the entire police department when I say it’s been an honor to work with Linda. Linda has served this community well with unwavering enthusiasm and passion for over 34 years. She will be sorely missed! We here at the Police Department wish Linda happiness and health in her retirement. ===PAGE 85=== 85 Citizen’s Police Academy I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Citizens of Lunenburg for making the second annual Citizen’s Police Academy a success. I am again grateful for the enthusiastic support of the Citizen Students. The program curriculum included: Criminal Law, Court Process, Firearms Familiarization, Use of Force and Defensive Tactics, Taser, Traffic Safety & Accident Investigation, K-9 Operations, Crime Scene Photography, Drug Investigations, and Latent Finger Print Recovery. I have nothing but praise the officers who volunteered their time to present these subjects; Dep. Chief Retired, Paul Bozicas, Clerk Magistrate Patrick Malone, Sgt. Sean Connery, Sgt. Tom Gammel, Officer Brad McNamara, Officer Josh Tocci and Det. Sgt. Jeff Thibodeau. A special thanks again this year to Lieutenant Mike Luth for organizing and facilitating the program. The next Citizen’s academy will be scheduled in the fall of 2018. I look forward to seeing you then. About the Police Department The Police Department is in operation 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Two patrol officers are assigned to each shift with support from the Traffic Enforcement/K-9 Officer who works two day shifts and two evening shifts. Also supporting the patrol unit is the Criminal Investigation Unit headed by a Detective Sergeant. The Community Outreach officer, who is also assigned as the School Resource Officer comes under the auspices of the C.I.U. Unit The Lieutenant and Public Safety Coordinator are on duty Monday thru Friday between the hours of 7Am and 3Pm. Office hours for the Chief of Police are 8Am to 4Pm Monday thru Friday. The Animal Control Officer, who is under auspices of the Police Department, is on call. The front desk is open Monday thru Friday from 7AM to 7PM. Emergency, Non-emergency and 911 calls are routed through Nashoba Valley Regional Dispatch District, (NVRDD). For all emergencies dial 911. For general calls please call (978) 582-4531. Applications for Firearms Licensing can be found on the Police Department Website at lunenburgma.gov. Contact (978) 582-4531 for an appointment. ===PAGE 86=== 86 The public is reminded to report any animal related complaints to the Regional Call Center at (978) 582-4531. For emergencies dial 911. More information can be found on the Animal Control Web-site at lunenburgma.gov. Dogs must be licensed by April 1st annually. Dogs must have a current Rabies certificate to qualify for licensing. This can be done at the Clerk's office in Town Hall, 17 Main Street Lunenburg, MA 01462. Unspayed Female/Unaltered Male $20 fee. Spayed Female/Altered Male $5 fee. Late Fee: $25 The State of the Police Department The Police responded to 17048 calls for service this year, a 2.2% increase over last year; responded to 301 motor vehicle accidents, investigated 1282 incidents, 44 Field Interview Reports, wrote 2236 motor vehicle citations, arrested 193 people, summonsed 175, and placed 13 people in protective custody. The K-9 was deployed 27 times. In the first half of fiscal 2017 staff assignments had to be increased 75 times to effectively meet service demands. The day shift desk officer answered 2083 calls and took 1402 lobby inquiries and complaints between July and December of 2017. The day shift desk officer wrote 93 incident reports and 3 field interview reports in 2017. This year the day shift desk watch officer was responsible for conducting suicide watch and assisting with the court processing of 66 detainees; either taken into custody overnight or during the day shift. The day shift desk officer processed 134 Firearms Licenses, 11 Non FID related finger prints, and registered 13 Sex Offenders. The 3pm to 7pm desk watch officers assisted in the processing of, 50 detainees while providing suicide watch and numerous other services as noted in the job description below. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Town for supporting the staff increase that I requested in the FY 18 budget. The addition of one officer enabled the Police Department to create a School Resource Officer Position. An outpouring of input from the community, and the shift in societal values and dynamic social change has combined to influence the decision to create such an important job. Growth revenue provided the funding for the additional officer and although the School Resource Officer position is important to ease the concerns of crime and violence in schools, because the Officer is committed to the School District for at least 10 months, it does not help the Police Department keep pace with the demands for service. This year, although arrests are down, calls for service continue to rise causing the work load to grow. In the past twenty years the police department has not seen any significant increase in staffing despite a significant increase in community development and growth. For several years I have asked for three officers per year until the police department reaches an appropriate number of full time officers to meet the work load demand. I have proven through work load demand studies that this police department should employ between twenty-three (23) and twenty-six (26) officers. The studies agree with Department of Justice assessments which indicate that based upon our population the Lunenburg Police Department should employ 2.6 officers per thousand populations. In past presentations I have publicized town reports dating back to 1996 that makes it clear the number one priority has been to increase the size of the police department. Recently I discovered a letter from the previous police chief addressed to the then town manager dated April 23, 2006. The letter indicated that the police department employed 13 full time officers including the Chief of Police, today it employs 15. The letter pointed out that a survey conducted by the Bureau of Justice Assistance revealed that 21 full time police officers for every 10,000 residents served. The Police Chief reports in the letter that a Massachusetts Police Employment Survey revealed an average of 2.1 police officers per 1000 residents served with some 3.0 and the lowest 1.8 officers per thousand residents served. Attached to this letter ===PAGE 87=== 87 ===PAGE 88=== 88 ===PAGE 89=== 89 PLANNING ===PAGE 90=== 90 Lunenburg’s Charter specifically mandates a Capital Planning Committee prepare a Fiscal Year Plan and Capital Improvement Plan to be presented to the Town Manager. The criterion for any capital request includes mandates, safety, need, crisis, cost effectiveness and ability to fund. The committee has to review each request under these six elements. Not only do they have to determine that the request fits within the criteria, but they have to prioritize the level that meets the criteria. Therefore, not all requests are included in the fiscal year plans, mostly due to funding. At the Annual Town Meeting in May 2017, the following items totaling $633,317, were presented in the FY18 plan. Capital Planning Report The Capital Planning Committee has presented the Fiscal Year 2018 plan to the Town Manager as required by Charter. The Committee has recommended the following items be included in the FY2018 Capital Plan CIP Cumulative Tracker Priority Item Cost Cost FM16-09 1 Senior Center Painting 18,300$ 18,300$ - 1 Town Hall Painting 87,750$ 106,050$ FM17-10 1 Fuel Tank - DPW Building 110,000$ 216,050$ - 1 Playground Project 12,000$ 228,050$ DPW16-07 1 GMC Dump Truck 53,767$ 281,817$ FD16-14 1 Command Car 60,000$ 341,817$ PD16-10 1 Tasers (8) 10,500$ 352,317$ PD16-13 1 Police Vehicles (2) cars 111,000$ 463,317$ LPS16-19 1 Turkey Hill Asbestos 145,000$ 608,317$ - 1 Police Fingerprint System 25,000$ 633,317$ Total 633,317$ Capital Planning Committee Jamie Toale, Chair, BOS Representative Heather Sroka, Vice-Chair, School Committee Representative Karin Menard, Clerk Member at Large John Henshaw, Member, Finance Committee Representative Damon McQuaid, Member, Planning Board Representative ===PAGE 91=== 91 PLANNING BOARD Fourteen ANR plans (plans not requiring approval under the Subdivision Control Law, but still requiring Board endorsement) were approved. Approved residential subdivisions were in various stages of completion. The following continued to build: a nine-lot subdivision on Butterfly Lane, Emerald Place at Lake Whalom, and Stone Farm Estates off Massachu- setts Avenue. The Board approved applications for expansion of the parking lot at Walker Orthodontics on Massachusetts Avenue, and construction of an office and garage on Massachusetts Avenue for the Lunenburg Water District. Approval was also given for nine single -family house lots at 175 Northfield Road, and a two -bay self-service car wash on Electric Avenue. Unitil and a self-storage facility, both located on Electric Avenue, continued construction. Town Meeting approved a bylaw for a temporary moratorium on the sale and distribution of recreational mariju- ana through November 30, 2018. While this moratorium is in place, the Board researches potential impacts to the Town, taking into consideration the regulations of the Cannabis Control Commission. Damon McQuaid resigned from the Board in May 2017 and the Board reorganized. Gregory Bittner was voted Chair, and Matthew Allison, Vice Chair. Kenneth Chenis continued as Clerk. Board members served as repre- sentatives to the following committees: Gregory Bittner on the School Building Committee, Capital Planning Committee, and Green Community Task Force; Matthew A llison on the Stormwater Task Force, and continued liaison to the Agricultural Commission; David Prokowiew as the Montachusetts Regional Planning Commission representative and Open Space Committee member; and Kenneth Chenis as the Montachusetts Joint Transporta- tion Committee representative. The Planning Office is located in the Ritter Memorial Building, 960 Massachusetts Avenue and can be reached at 978-582-4147 extension 5. Various forms are available online at http://lunenburgma.gov/ on the Planning Board’s homepage. The Zoning Map, Code of the Town of Lunenburg, MA (which contains the Protective Bylaws), Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land, and Rules & Regulations for Site Plan Approval & Special Permits are available online. The Board continues to work on updating the Zoning portion of the Code. Gregory Bittner, Chair Kenneth Chenis, Clerk Matthew Allison, Vice Chair David Prokowiew, Member Adam R. Burney, Land Use Director ===PAGE 92=== 92 Planning Board Open Space Ad Hoc Committee FY 2017 Over the past fiscal year, the Open Space Ad Hoc Committee advised the Planning Board and other municipal boards on Chapter 61 withdrawals . The Committee is looking forward to updating the Open Space and Recreation Plan in 2018 in order to keep the Town eligible for certain state grants to defray the costs of open space and recreation projects, and to assure the town is taking a measured approach to meeting the residents’ open space and recreation needs. Brandon L. Kibbe, Acting Chair, Member At Large Richard A. Brockelman, Member At Large Todd Dwyer, Conservation Commission Thomas Bertram, Conservation Commission David Prokowiew, Planning Board ===PAGE 93=== 93 Zoning Board of Appeals The Zoning Board of Appeals heard pe titions during calendar year 2017. There were several applicants seek ing special permits and special permits for dimensional variations. The Zoning Board meetings are held on the second and fo urth Wednesdays of the month on an “as needed” basis. The Zoning Board consists of the following members: Alfred Gravelle, Chairman, James Besarkarski, Vice Chairman, Members: Robert Cadle, Paul Doherty and Hans Wentrup and Associate members, David Blatt, and Sheila Lumi. Lisa Normandin serves as the Administrative Assistant to the Zoning Board. The functions of your Zoning Board of Appeals as required by statures are as follows: 1. To hear and decide applications for Variances from Town’s Protective By-Laws as authorized in the By-laws. 2. To hear and decide applications for Special Permits as authorized in the Town’s Protective By-laws. 3. To hear and decide appeals in accordance with Chapter 40A, Section 8 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended, from any person aggrieved by reason of his or her inability to obtain a permit or enforcement action from the Administrative Officer or Board in the Town, the Regional Planning Agency, abutting City or Town or other Administrative Official. 4. To act upon application for comprehensive permits in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40B. The Zoning Board of Appeals reviews re quests for comprehensive permits submitted to the Board under Chapter 40B by developers who wish to create affordable housing. These requests can, by law, circumvent local zoning ordinances. The o ffice of the Zoning Board of Appeals is located in the Ritter Memorial Building, 960 Massachusetts Avenue , Lunenburg. Business hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday and Wednesday and 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM Tuesday and Thursday, closed Friday. If you need any assistance from the Zoning Board of Appeals please contact us at 978-582-4146 X 421 during regular business hours. Zoning Board applications are available in the office and o nline at www.Lunenburgonline.gov. Alfred Gravelle, Chairman James Besarkarski, Vice Chairman Robert Cadle, Member Paul Doherty, Member Hans Wentrup, Member David Blatt, Associate Member Shelia Lumi, Associate Member Ritter Memorial Building 960 Massachusetts Avenue Lunenburg, MA 01462 Phone: 978-582-4146 Fax: 978-582-4353 Town of Lunenburg ===PAGE 94=== 94 ===PAGE 95=== 95 EDUCATION ===PAGE 96=== 96 Lunenburg Public Schools 2017-2018 Through its stated Mission and Core Values, The Lunenburg Public Schools provides its students with an understanding of, and a responsible commitment to the principles of freedom, respect, personal worth and a concern for each other. The Mission of the Lunenburg Public Schools is to provide all students with the skills, confidence and passion for life-long learning so that they may find their own paths to successful careers, active citizenship and rewarding lives. The Core Values of the Lunenburg Public Schools • Quality education cultivates creative problem solving, independent thinking and multiple points of view. • Effective education addresses the whole child, involve authentic engagement, and provide multiple pathways to success. • Students must be provided with an academically and personally safe environment that promotes effective learning. • Students should be provided with opportunities to develop initiative and responsibility which will help them become active and supportive community members. • Focused, sustained professional development and reflective practice are fundamental to excellence in teaching. • Strong collaboration and open communication among school staff, students, families and the community develop mutual respect and trust, and enhance students’ ability to succeed. • Resourcing decisions should be responsible, address critical needs and put students first. Lunenburg School Committee Chairperson: Heather Sroka -Term Expires 2020 Vice-Chairperson: Wendy Bertrand -Term Expires 2018 Secretary: Dawn-Marie Ayles -Term Expires 2019 Member: Meredith Weiss -Term Expires 2019 Member: James LaVeck -Term Expires 2020 Regular Meetings First Wednesday of each month - 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall - Televised Third Wednesday of each month - 7:00 p.m. at Lunenburg Middle-High School Special meetings or changes in meetings are posted at Town Hall ===PAGE 97=== 97 Central Office Personnel Superintendent of Schools Special Services Loxi Jo Calmes, Superintendent Julianna Hanscom, Director Elizabeth Petersen, Executive Secretary Fran McCluskey, Admin. Secretary Emily Lehto, Secretary (part-time) School Business/Human Resources Facilities & Grounds Michael Cassidy, Director John J. Londa, Director Robert Roy, Maintenance Ben Pellerin, District-wide Technology/Network Service Steve Malandrinos, Director Daniel Nadareski, Network Administrator Nicholas Scoggins, School Technology Coordinator Transportation Services Jordan Pochini, Technician Dee Bus Service Cafeteria Services Nadine Lorenzen, Director of Food Services; Patricia Pichnarcik, Lunenburg Middle - High School Café Manager; Joslin Schneider, Turkey Hill Elementary School Café Manager; Elin Forgues, Lunenburg Primary School Café Manager Superintendent’s Message I am pleased to report another engaging and productive year of teaching and learning in the Lunenburg P ublic Schools. Typically I would review our state assessment results in this report, but our District did not receive an accountability rating this year since students in grades 3 -8 participated in 2017 Next Generation MCAS tests. Students received indivi dual results and the high school received the highest accountability ranking. The next -generation MCAS is a reformatted test, and as such the scores are not comparable to the prior tests. The next -generation MCAS emphasizes readiness for higher-level work at the next grade level and has different performance categories. To support the students our faculty engaged in focused professional development and curriculum renewal to ensure alignment with the new rigorous State standards and assessments consistent with the new strategic plan. After a year -long development effort involving the entire community, in the fall of 2017 the School Committee adopted a new mission, vision and strategic plan, based upon the core values identified in the planning process. Strategic Plan 2018-2023 Goal 1: Social-emotional learning, prevention programs and secure schools provide safe environments, promote kindness and celebrate cultural differences. Goal 2: Civic learning and engagement enable all students to become knowledgeable citizens and active community members. Goal 3: Curricula and assessments in major subject areas are aligned with recent Massachusetts State Frameworks and fully implemented. ===PAGE 98=== 98 Goal 4: Implementation of digital literacy and computer science curr iculum is expanded; and, instructional technologies are more available. Goal 5: The processes for annual professional development ensure opportunities for well-targeted individual, school-based, and district-wide professional growth. Goal 6: Strategies to improve instructional support for struggling learners are enhanced. Goal 7: Enrichment opportunities are expanded to include the arts and other areas of high student interest. Goal 8: Collaboration and communications within and among the schools and the community are improved. The first year update on progress toward the above goals will be posted on the District website in June 2018. We are in the process of closing out a very successful building project. The Lunenburg Middle-High School finished on time. The approved projected project budget was $72,590,848. At the time of writing this report, the project is projected to come in approximately $4,477,355 under the projected budget. This fall we opened all the new grass fields. Coupled with the re furbished track and field facility, this outdoor facility is second to none in the region. Our coaches and athletes were excited for the opportunity to practice and play on -site after the loss of most of the fields during construction. This fall we also welcomed to our school campus Lunenburg youth and adult sports teams. Our Adult Education/Lifelong Learning program continues to grow and expand. Five new activities were added to the program this year including educational presentations on the opioid cr isis offered in conjunction with the Lunenburg Resources for Opioid Awareness and Reco very Task Force (ROAR). The partnership between the School Department, the Lifelong Learning Program, and the youth sports programs is an example of the positive outcome of a community working together to meet the needs of all its citizens. Abigail L. Dwyer received the 2017 Superintendent’s Award. Ms. Dwyer is the daughter of Todd and Jacqueline Dwyer. During her four years at LHS Abigail enrolled in a rigorous cou rse of studies taking honors and advanced placement courses. She was active in the arts as a vocalist and thespian. Ms. Dwyer was also active as a volunteer in her school and community while also working part -time. In college she will study sociology an d mathematics and then plans to attend law school. I was honored to recognize this accomplished young woman. I am extremely pleased to announce our affiliation with the North Central Massachusetts Early Literacy Innovation Zone. The Lunenburg Public Schools in conjunction with the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts, the United Way of North Central Massachusetts, Fitchburg State University, Footsteps2Brilliance and nine other districts in the area have joined together to create a collective impact, region-wide literacy to address school readiness with the goal of all students reading on grade level by third grade. Two applications are available to any family residing in Lunenburg at no cost. Using mobile technology, families have access to a comprehensive curriculum of books, songs, and games in English and Spanish. The curriculum can be downloaded and access off line. We are excited to be part of this regional effort. Information about how ===PAGE 99=== 99 to access the programs is available by calling the Superintendent’s Office or at the District website. This past year our schools bid farewell to retirees who devoted many years to public service. Retiring in 2017 were: Sandra Curley, Susan Diamantopoulos, Steve Kyajohnian, Claudette LaChance, Joanne Londa, Marie Martin, Sharon McCullah, Lisa Stone, and Cathy Zayka. Added together these employees have 196 years of service to our students, schools, and community. On behalf of our school community, I extend to each of them our heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation for their service. At this time I also want to extend my thanks for the honor of serving the Lunenburg students and community. This summer I am retiring after 40 years in public education, 21 years in Lunenburg, 15 as Superintendent. A special thanks to my assistants during my tenure Liz Petersen and Mary Landi. I am grateful for the opportunity to work with so many talented and caring adults – educators, parents/guardians, and public officials -over the years. Enrollment February 21, 2018 In closing this, my final Town Report, it is my greatest hope that the legacy I leave is an inclusive, respectful and accountable and transparent organization stronger than when I arrived. Working with talented educators and School Committee members we focused Grade Level Lunenburg Resident Students School Choice Students Total PK 55 0 55 K 107 0 107 1 121 0 121 2 123 0 123 Primary Total 406 0 406 3 115 0 115 4 131 0 131 5 125 0 125 Elementary Total 371 0 371 6 151 0 151 7 124 2 126 8 148 0 148 Middle School Total 423 2 425 9 110 15 125 10 97 10 107 11 105 10 115 12 95 3 98 High School Total 407 38 445 Advanced Community Experience Program (TCP) 10 1 11 All Schools Total 1,617 41 1,658 ===PAGE 100=== 100 on the whole child and their academic, social and emotion growth. This is a wonderful community for children to grow up and attend school. The students are caring, respectful and hard working. They have talented, dedicated educators committed to their growth and success and loving parents/guardians who are involved and supportive. Finally, they have an entire community that values public education. They represent our hope for the future and our pride and joy. The future is bright for the Lunenburg Public Schools. Respectfully Submitted, Loxi Jo Calmes, Superintendent of Schools School Facilities The first year of operation of the new Lunenburg Middle -High School included training on the new systems in the school, discovering warranty items that needed to be addressed and collecting data on the school operating cost. The school relies heavily on t echnology to operate efficiently and the maintenance staff continued to learn about the heating and ventilation controls, lighting system, security camera and door access system, telephone system and fire safety system throughout the year. Between the vari ous contractors and the school maintenance personnel mostly all issues were rapidly resolved. One significant finding in late February 2017 was that snow sliding on the pitched roofs toward the center of the A and D wings had the potential to do great dam age to roof top equipment and to roof penetrations. In July 2017, roof guards were added to the A and D building by Greenwood Industries at selected locations to protect those items that were felt to be at risk from sliding snow. An unresolved issue with rooftop ventilation units that caused the units to shut down at start up during temperatures below 20 degrees, continues to be worked on by the contractors and equipment manufacturer and is expected to be resolved by the end of March 2018. The roof top so lar project for Lunenburg Middle -High School was completed in June 2017 which will produce 335,000 kilowatt hours in the first year of operation at a fixed price for the next 20 years at .83 cents per kilowatt. This represents an estimated 40% of the scho ol electricity needs. This roof top unit coupled with two power purchasing agreements through the town lead to a significant reduction in cost to operate the school and resulted in all electricity needs for the school district being provided by solar power. The focus of school maintenance for FY18 continues on preventative maintenance on heating and ventilation systems and energy conservation measures. Funding for conversion of Turkey Hill Elementary School to LED lighting and building envelope tightening will be high priorities for Lunenburg Schools in the March 2018 Green Communities Competitive Grant round. The FY 18 capital program funded additional asbestos abatement at Turkey Hill Elementary School. In July and August 2017, Encore Contracting Ser vices for $168,079 removed spray -on fire proofing above the ceiling in the first floor hallway and one stairwell of the classroom wing. This project included removal of the splined ceiling and the floor tiles in the hallway, as well as the flooring in the administration area and the connecting corridors. Turkey Hill Elementary School is expected to continue to have additional asbestos removal planned for a number of years. Respectfully submitted, John Londa, Director of Facilities and Grounds ===PAGE 101=== 101 Technology Department Technology touches all our lives every day at the Lunenburg Public Schools. It is our aim in IT to serve our students, faculty, and staff proactively, so that the tools used to facilitate learning function seamlessly and responsively when needed. From checking email, to accessing class information, to connecting and collaborating with colleagues near and far, faculty, staff, and IT are working together to help redefine what is possible for our students, so they can redefine what’s poss ible for the world. Our annual report highlights the IT team, as well as some of the improvements we have made this past year to achieve this goal. The IT Team Our team continues to learn and grow each year as we improve our infrastructure and explore innovations in education technology. Steve Malandrinos – Information Technology Director  Five years working for the Town and Schools  Previously an engineer at Cisco Systems, IT Director for the Town of Belchertown, MA and Belchertown Public Schools Daniel Nadareski – Network Administrator  Retired Police Officer from the Albany, NY police force with over 24 years on the job  Prior experience includes computer crime and forensics, network administration, video security system administration, and IP phone system administration Nicholas Scoggins – School Technology Coordinator  Received Associate and Bachelor of Science degrees from ITT Technical Institute  Served 5 years as Security System Administrator at Greater Lawrence Technical School Jordan Pochini – Tech Support Specialist  Graduated from Fitchburg State University with a degree in Computer Science  Prior experience includes both individual contributor and management roles in retail environments Spurred on by the need for capacity for computer based testing, our student-to-device ratio continues to improve year after year. We strive to put as many devices into students’ hands as possible, with the goal of making the improvements sustainable in following years always top of mind. In the spring of 2016, our districtwide student-to- device ratio was approximately 4.2 to 1. As of now, it stands around 1.4 to 1 and continues to drop each year due to district-funded improvements as well as generous donations from individuals and organizations like the PTO. Our ultimate goal remains to provide the tools necessary for faculty, staff, and students alike to facilitate the learning process in a secure, highly-available, and high-performing environment, and to always just ‘make IT work’. Respectfully Submitted, Steve Malandrinos, Information Technology Director ===PAGE 102=== 102 Special Services Department FY17 (data taken from 2016-2017 school year) From the March 1, 2017 report, there are 275 students with disabilities receiving special education or related services in Lunenburg (last year there were 299). This represents 16.9% of our total student population of 1,628 students (it was 18.8% last year). The state average from the 2017 school report card is 17.4%. As of March 1, 2017, the total number of students receiving services ou tside the district was 14 (last year was 19). Of the 14 students, 2 are placed in Collaborative Placements, 8 are in Day Placements and 4 are in Residential Placements. Additionally, from the March 1, 2017 report, 103 students identified with a disability received accommodations via 504 plans in Lunenburg (last year was 114). This year as a district, our overall Accountability and Assistance Level is NO LEVEL with the Primary School (Insufficient data), Turkey Hill Elementary School (No level), Lunenburg Middle School (No level), and Lunenburg High School (Level 1). The state report card lists the district’s determination of need for Special Education technical assistance or intervention for Students with Disabilities in Lunenburg as “Meets Requirements – At Risk (MRAR)”. Students with Disabilities participated in MCAS this year with the following rates: English Language Arts = 99% (it was 99% last year), Mathematics = 99% (It was 100% last year), and Science = 97% (It was 100% last year). We “Met Tar get” for all areas of participation. This data can be found at the DESE website: http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/accountability/report/district.aspx?linkid=30&orgcode=0162 0000&orgtypecode=5& Other data collected throughout the year is also important to consider when looking at the whole Special Services Department. DESE requires us to collect data for certain Indicators they are targeti ng each year. For our Indicators, the following information is available below and also can be found at: http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/gis/sped_map.aspx?orgcode=01620000& Indicator 1 – Graduation Rate. For the 2015 -2016 school year, the state target for Students with Disabilities was 84% (was 82.0% last year). Lunenburg’s rate was 73.9% (was 66.7% last year) and the overall state rate was 71.8% (was 69.9% last year) for Students with Disabilities. Indicator 2 – Dropout Rate. For the 2015-2016 school year, the state target for Students with Disabilities was 2.7% (was 3.0% last year). Lunenburg rate for Students with IEPs was 1.8% (it was 0% last year and 2.2% the year befo re) and the overall state rate was 2.6% (was 2.9% last year). Indicator 3C – Proficiency Rate for Students with IEPs on MCAS. For the 2016 MCAS, Lunenburg Students with Disabilities CPI ratings were as follows: Grade 3 – Reading: Lunenburg = 55.8 State = n/a Grade 3 – Mathematics: Lunenburg = 69.2 State = n/a Grade 4 – Reading: Lunenburg = 43.0 State = n/a Grade 4 – Mathematics: Lunenburg = 50.0 State = n/a Grade 5 – ELA: Lunenburg = 62.0 State = n/a Grade 5 – Mathematics: Lunenburg = 59.6 State = n/a Grade 5 – Science: Lunenburg = 62.5 State = 58.2 ===PAGE 103=== 103 Grade 6 – ELA: Lunenburg = 81.8 State = n/a Grade 6 – Mathematics: Lunenburg = 61.4 State = n/a Grade 7 – ELA: Lunenburg = 63.1 State = n/a Grade 7 – Mathematics: Lunenburg = 40.5 State = n/a Grade 8 – ELA: Lunenburg = 75.0 State = n/a Grade 8 – Mathematics: Lunenburg = 44.0 State = n/a Grade 8 – Science: Lunenburg = 52.4 State = 49.7 Grade 10 – ELA: Lunenburg = 92.3 State = 88.7 Grade 10 – Mathematics: Lunenburg = 67.3 State = 70.6 Grade 10 – Science: Lunenburg = 72.9 State = 72.7 Indicator 4 – Suspension (more than 10 days)/Expulsion for Students with IEPs. For Lunenburg, our rate was .7% (last year it was 0%). The state rate was .7%. Additionally, Indicator 4B records significant discrepancies with the Suspension/Expulsion rates by race or ethnicity. In 2016, Lunenburg was not found to have any significant discrepancies due to these factors. Indicator 5 -Educational Environments for Students Aged 6 -21 with IEPs. For 2015 - 2016, the state’s rates are as follows: for Full Inclusion of students = 71.9%, Partial Inclusion = 16.2%, Substantially Separate Placements = 7.5%, and for Separate Schools/Residential F acilities/Homebound/Hospitals = 4.4%. In Lunenburg, our percentages are as follows: Full Inclusion = 67.7, Partial = 14.7%, Substantially Separate = 9.0% and Separate schools, Residential, etc. = 8.6%. Indicator 6 – Educational Environments for Students Aged 3-5 with IEPs. The 2015- 2016 state rates showed the percent of students receiving a majority of their special education and related services in a Full Inclusion early childhood program was 53.1%, in a Partial Inclusion Program was 21.6%, a Substanti ally Separate Placement (special education class, separate school, or residential facility) was 15.4%, and students not attending an early childhood program but receiving only a related service (e.g. speech, OT, PT) was 9.9%. In Lunenburg, our early childhood Full Inclusion rate was 27.8%, our Partial Inclusion rate was 33.3%, Substantially Separate rate was 19.4%, and Related Services was 19.4%. Indicator 8 – Parent Involvement. This indicator measures the % of parents with a child receiving special educa tion who report that school facilitated parent involvement as a means of improving services and results for students with IEPs. For 2015 -2016 the state target was 85%. Lunenburg’s rate was 78.3% and the state’s rate was 79.7% (from information collected in the Spring of 2013). Indicator 9 & 10 -Both of these Indicators deal with Disproportionality in Special Education and in Special Education Categories. In Lunenburg, the state determined that there was no disproportionality found in either case. Indicator 11 –Initial Evaluation Timelines. T his indicator measures the % of children with parental consent to evaluate, who were evaluated within the State established timeline. Data is reported for all initial evaluations initiated in October, November , and December of the reporting year. Lunenburg was rated 100% in compliance and the state average for this Indicator was 100%. ===PAGE 104=== 104 Indicator 12 –Early Childhood Transition. T his indicator measures the % of children referred by Part C, found eligible for s pecial education services, and who have an IEP developed and implemented by their third birthdays. The state target for this indicator in 100% and Lunenburg is noted as “Suppressed”. Data is suppressed if the number of students referred by Part C and foun d eligible for special education services is fewer than 10. In Lunenburg, only 2 students were referred during 2012 -2013 (we have not been reviewed since 2012-2013 for updated data in this area). Indicator 14 – Post-School Outcomes for Students with IEPs . This indicator measures the % of students with IEPs who exited high school during the 2014 -15 school year and self-reported post-school engagement in education or employment one year after leaving high school. Engagement is defined through three measurements:  Measurement A: Enrolled in higher education wi thin one year of leaving high school.  Measurement B: Enrolled in higher education or competitively employed within one year of leaving high school.  Measurement C: Enrolled in higher education, or in some other postsecondary education or training program; or competitively employed, or in some other employment within one year of leaving high school. Measurements are cumulative with Measurement C reflecting the total number of exiters engaged in a post -secondary activity one year after leaving high school. F or the 2015 - 2016 school year, state targets for the three measurements of Post -School Outcomes are Measurement A: 49%; Measurement B: 84%; and Measurement C: 91%. Lunenburg rates are as follows (from reporting year 2014 -15): Measurement A = 50%, Measurement B = 75%, and Measurement C = 75%. The Parent Advisory Council Supporting All Learners (PACSAL) continues to be an active support group for parents, teachers and administration. All parents and community members can join the group, which currently consists of parents of students receiving Title I services and parents of students with disabilities. Meetings are typically held the first Friday of each month, 11:00 A.M., in the Planning Room at the Middle School. The executive board is made up of Chairperson: Kelly Harvey. Several events and presentations were organized by the PACSAL for both parents and teachers in Lunenburg this year. For more information, go to: https://sites.google.com/a/lunenburgschools.net/special-services/pacsal In conclusion, the Lunenburg Public Schools continues to provide a variety of special needs services to meet the varying needs of our students in the least restrictive environment. We have an experienced, hard working staff that works together with parents to provide these varied services. Our parents are equal partners in our efforts to develop challenging and focused educational programs for children. We remain committed to the Lu nenburg Public Schools mission, “The mission of the Lunenburg Public Schools is to provide all students with the skills, confidence, and passion for life - long learning so that they may find their own paths to successful careers, active citizenship, and rew arding lives.” This is a total community effort and we encourage ALL Lunenburg residents to join with us to create positive experiences and futures for our children. ===PAGE 105=== 105 For additional information, please visit our website at: https://sites.google.com/a/lunenburgschools.net/special-services/, or contact Julianna Hanscom, Director of Special Services, Special Services Office, 1025 Massachusetts Ave, (978) 582-4100, ext. 305. Respectfully submitted, Julianna Hansom, Director of Special Services Lunenburg School Lunch Program The Lunenburg School Food Service welcomes Elin Forgues as the Cafeteria Manager at the Lunenburg Primary School. Elin brings with her a passion for nutritious food and a great desire to see children enjoy and learn about healthy meal options. The program also welcomes Sarah Romano as general worker in our Middle -High School Cafeteria. Sarah has been a member of our team as substitute for some time and we are very happy to have her as a permanent part of our team. This is the perfect opportunity to remind everyone of our catering service and mention we have made some adjustments to our catering menu and look forward to catering your next event, large or small. I would like to say thank you to all of the parents that came down to the Cafeteria during the open houses this year, we answered many questions and received lots of feedback. Our School Lunch Program web page has been updated with information about lunch prices, online payments and more information about our lunch program. This page can be reached by clicking on the School Lunch program link which is available on each of our schools websites. I would like to encourage parents if you have not done so to create an account on PowerSchool. Doing so is a great way to monitor and set low balance alerts on student lunch accounts. The lunch menus for all of our cafeterias can be found on each school’s website under the Lunch Menu link. Our newest endeavor this year is very exciting. Our Primary School cafeteria has been selected to participate in the Massachusetts Smarter Lunchroom Movement. The Massachusetts Movement is collaboration between the John Stalker Institute and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. For more information please visit https://www.smarterlunchrooms.org/about. On Thursday February 8th our Smarter Lunchrooms coach came out to the Primary School to observe and assess our lunch service. She found that we are doing many things to gently nudge our students to make healthy choices giving us a bronze level on our score. The Primary Cafeteria staff looks forward to serving our school community healthful appetizing meals. Respectfully Submitted, Nadine Lorenzen, Food Service Director Lunenburg Primary School The Lunenburg Primary School is an early childhood education center for students Preschool to 2 nd grade. Our students range from three years old to eight years old. Our community is made up of students, parents, teachers and support staff; working together to create an educationally rich and safe learning environment that focuses on the whole child. ===PAGE 106=== 106 The October 1, 2017 student count reported to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education was three hundred and ninety -seven students. Our Preschool program services forty -two three and four year old students. We have five Kindergarten classes servicing one hundred and nine students. Class sizes in our Kindergartens are at 21 to 22 students. This past year we added a 1 st grade teacher in order to keep class sizes to 20 -21. We have one hundred and twenty 1 st grade students. First grade is a critical learning year for Reading and Writing and we feel that lowering class sizes will allow us to focus on individual student learning. Second grade has one hundred and twenty - three students with class sizes ranging from 24 to 25 students. Our professional development this year centered on Responsive Classroom and Emotional Intelligence for the second year. All of our classroom teachers are working on improving the use of Responsive Classroom Learning Curriculum which includes morning meetings, guided discovery, rules, logical consequences and academic choice. To strengthen our commitment to focusing on the whole child and the Social Emotional Learning (SEL) needs of our children, teachers and staff have received professional developmen t on Responsive classroom and Emotional Intelligence. Mrs. Nancy Chapdelaine has led our educators through in -service lessons for the second year in a row focusing this year on Rules in School. This year RULER was rolled in the classroom. Students and the ir families are learning about Emotional Intelligence, they have developed Charters to live and work by, instituted Mood Meters to assist students to learn more about emotions and the strategies to use to shift to a more productive place for learning. They have learned about a meta-moment and a blue print for conflict resolution. We are dedicated to making the Lunenburg Primary School one that focuses on helping our community of students, staff and parents understand their emotions and how we bring our best selves to the learning we do each and every day. Information on these two SEL’s can be found at our website or by going to https://www.responsiveclassroom.org/ and http://ei.yale.edu/ The Primary School is a Title One school and we have continued our tiered instructional system to insure that all students have the services they need to be successful. We have a growing English Learning Population of 2. 3% of our student population; Thirty-five percent of our students are considered to be high needs students according to the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and 17.6% are economically disadvantaged students. Common assessments are complet ed in the fall, winter, and spring for all children in grades K -2 in the areas of reading, writing, and math. These common assessments serve to monitor the effectiveness of teacher instruction and drive individual student instruction. Struggling students are identified quickly and additional resources and instruction are provided to address the areas of concern identified. Tiered instructional services are provided in the area of Language Arts and Math. The tiered instructional model requires that the t eachers not only meet the needs of the students who may be struggling with learning but those students who are doing well and need to achieve higher levels of learning. Learning is more personalized and students are being challenged to be confident indepe ndent learners and problem solvers. ===PAGE 107=== 107 Our staff works hard to maintain a school culture which is positive, inclusive, and supportive of each of our members. We have high expectations, insist on respectful behavior, and recognize the importance of build ing a community where members feel a sense of belonging and responsibility to contribute. Our students have maintained a high level of community engagement and civic learning that is fostered through service learning projects at each grade level. The Kin dergarten students learn about our local food bank and gift mart and sponsor school-wide can and gift drives through-out the year. Our 2nd grade students have learned about our local veterans and organized Valentines to go to area Veteran’s Hospitals. St udents in the First grade have committed their energy to support our local animal shelters. For the last several years we participate in Trick -or- Treat for UNICEF as a school, collecting a little over four hundred and fifty-two dollars. The Primary S chool Parent/Teacher Advisory Council meets each month to discuss school related concerns and activities. They review the annual budget for the school and provide advice for the administration on the school’s parent handbook and School Improvement Plan. Members of the Council for the 2017-2018 school year were as follows: Principal: Elaine E. Blaisdell Assistant Principal Chad Adams Teachers: Ita Murphy, Vicky Barbier, Nancy Murray, Christa Palma Parents: Kristen Burns, Jared Perrine, Tiffaney Tavares Community Representative: Julie Bertram School Committee Rep: Dawn-Marie Ayles The faculty and staff of the Primary School are ext remely proud of the work we do with our children. We are deeply committed to student learning, our own life -long learning and improving learning opportunities for our children. Only through working with parents as partners are we able to accomplish our g oals. For more information about the work that we do at the Lunenburg Primary School please visit our website: https://sites.google.com/a/lunenburgschools.net/primary/ On a final, more personal note, I would like to take this opportunity to say thank -you and good-bye. I have worked in the Lunenburg School system for thirty –one years and I am finishing a thirty- six year career as an educator. I am so proud to have served the town of Lunenburg for so long in so many capacities. I served as a Special Education Teacher at the Turkey Hill Middle School for sixteen years, as the Student Services Coordinator for nine years and as the Principal of the Lunenburg Primary School for six year s. I will miss the students, parents, teachers and administration and wish them all continued success and life -long learning. I look forward to this new chapter in my life as I enter retirement. Respectfully submitted, Elaine E. Blaisdell, Principal ===PAGE 108=== 108 Lunenburg Primary School Faculty/Staff Roster 2017-2018 Central Office . Second Grade Teachers Elaine Blaisdell-Principal 2A-Vickie Barbier Chad Adams-Asst. Principal 2B-Justin Sparks Denise Galloway-Admin Secty 2C-Sara Kenney Lisa Lavery-School Nurse 2D-Maria Courtemanche Karyn Savell - Guidance Counselor 2F-Nancy Chapdelaine Karen Tata - Office Clerk Pre-School Physical Education/Health Sherrie Flynn - Teacher Gen Nass Jeanette Biery - Para Art/Library Sue Finnegan - Para Lori MacDougall Ita Murphy - Teacher Music Suzie Barney - Para Katie Swenson Patti McColl - Para Technology Kristen Sauvageau Achieve Christine DeFelice-Teacher Special Education Shelly Muth - Para Laura Refrigeri Nicole Gentilella-Para Michelle Withers Laurene Broden - Para Kristen Anthony Laurie Xarras - Para Reading Specialist Karen Rash Kindergarten K1-Kirsten Snape - Teacher Paras Pat Siciliano - Para Sue Ahearn - 2nd/grade K2-Maribeth Ford - Teacher Julie Kaiser - 1st Grade Cinny Mobley - Para Alicia McCallister K3-Sheila Bilotta - Teacher Specialists Julie Drake - Para Mary Sieling - Speech K4 - Deb Zivojinovic - Teacher Maggie Critchlow Monique Mola - Para Sue RichardsPhys.Ther K5 - Nancy Murray - Teacher Jayne Dusek - COTA Sarah Call- Para Maggie Porpora-OT Kristi Schkuta-BCBA First Grade Teachers Cafeteria 1A - Michael Courtemanche Elly Forgues - Cafe . 1B - Nicole Bienvenu Karolyn Braman 1C - Kara Courtemanche Joan Newell 1D - Christa Palma ===PAGE 109=== 109 1D - Christa Palma Custodians 1E - Jackie Favreau Chuck Swift 1F - Amy Raffaele Darren Rosa Nico Rabuccio-Para ELL Teacher Extended Day Cynthia Rosancrans Tammy Perry Laura Wyld Annette Queen Christin Leger Natalie Marabello Mary Marino Terri Green Turkey Hill Elementary School Turkey Hill Elementary is hitting its stride in our second year as a 3 -5 building. In 2016 -2017 we had a total of 27 teachers, 100% of whom were licensed in their assignment area. Our student/teacher ratio was 14.8 to 1, including the special area and special education teachers, not as an average homeroom size. We continue to focus on developing our own dis tinctive perspective as to how we best prepare students for lifelong learning and responsible community membership. Our academic priority is to increase student learning and improve students’ ability to think critically and achieve at high levels. The s chool advisory agreed to reflect growth using three measures:  Increase by 3 points annually the CPI score in Math. Unfortunately, the new test precluded any CPI scores.  Increase to 70% the percent of Proficient or Higher in Math. We are currently at 55%.  Attain a two year average of 50% SGP in Math by the end of 5th grade. We exceeded the mark at 59%. Grade Level 2017 Math MCAS % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations Class of 2026 Grade 3 Xx Class of 2026 Grade 4 54% Class of 2025 Grade 5 47% Class of 2023 Grade 6 64% ===PAGE 110=== 110 The graph below provides a comparison of our school’s achievement on the Next Generation MCAS to other elementary schools in Massachusetts. We believe that moving to a computer based platform and more rigorous testing expe ctations holds challenges, but we are working to improve students’ preparedness. Professional development has focused on aligning the curriculum across all subject areas so that students will have common experiences at each grade level. We continue to refine the Teacher Support Team protocol, which examines struggling students’ academic/personal histories and focuses on the best interventions. Our aim is not only to support a teacher’s current concerns, but also to streamline access to impo rtant background information and most successful strategies for next year’s teachers. It is imperative to identify where students begin the year academically and catapult them forward as far as educationally sound strategies can bring them to the end of the year. All students are assessed using the Developmental Reading Assessment (DRA) and Aimsweb Plus for both math and reading more than once throughout the year. This helps us monitor individual student progress. We rely in part upon the expertise of ou r full time reading specialist, who works with Title 1 students and provides support and consultation for classroom teachers. We acknowledge that social learning in a supportive community is as important to success as academic learning. To that end, we embraced a CARES motto, which focuses on Civility, Achievement, Respectfulness, Effort, and Sportsmanship. Every grade level Grade Level 2014 Math SGP 2015 Math SGP 2016 Math SGP 2017 Math SGP Class of 2026 Grade 3 xx Xx Xx Xx Class of 2025 Grade 4 xx Xx N/A 38 Class of 2024 Grade 5 xx N/A 64 54 ===PAGE 111=== 111 team has created a student learning and professional practice goal related to teaching, modeling, and promoting civility as an attri bute of lifelong value. They have developed lessons to promote civility between peers, with adults, and in families. With the full time services of our guidance counselor, many students meet weekly in small groups to develop both social skills and strateg ies to cope with anxiety, focus issues, and academic challenges. We facilitate the opportunity for outside counselors to meet with students one to one. We host the Big Sibs, Little Sibs program on Wednesday afternoons for high school students to make connections with younger students in a structured activity group. We again hosted the TIGER program from Plymouth State University that focuses on a positive message of inclusiveness and how to advocate for yourself and others. We also engage students through broader community experiences such as Nature’s Classroom for fifth grade, the Boston Museum of Science programs that visit both fourth and third grade, academically themed field trips to the Concord Museum or the Southwick Zoo, after school activities, t he Girls on the Run program to promote the empowerment of our girls, band for fifth grade and chorus for all three grades. The Bruins Be Fit School Assembly Program is coming next March, a 45 -minute all -school program focused on promoting a happy, healthy lifestyle by emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition, perseverance, and physical activity through the sport of hockey. We are continuing to develop a healthy, successful school community with a foundation of open communication and sound operational practices. Our leadership team consists of reps from each grade level, special areas, and special services. The members are both conduits of communication between administration and staff and decision makers about the direction of our school’s culture and priorities. Likewise, the School Advisory Council, composed of parents, community members, teachers and a school committee representative, also provide input and influence the school’s culture and priorities. The principal’s and assistant principal’s rol e as instructional leader is part of the equation as well. Providing effective feedback to teachers around the teaching and learning is an essential element for student success. Education is a community partnership . It is the support of the larger commu nity that enriches the learning opportunities for students and staff. We are so grateful for all of our generous supporters: the PTO whose funds allow all students to participate in field trips and supported the purchase of a new Chromebook cart, private donations for technology, the Lunenburg Lions Club who provided scholarships for Nature’s Classroom and regularly provides food donations for students at Extended Day, BoxTop collectors and counters, Hannaford Helps supporters, Community Reader day volunt eers, parents (both those who support their children at home as well as those who donate hours to school), North End Mazda for their donation of dozens of science books, our Veteran’s Day and Memorial Day guests and guest speakers. Respectfully Submitted, Heidi Champagne, Principal ===PAGE 112=== 112 Turkey Hill Elementary Faculty/Staff Roster 2017-2018 Administration/Office/Nurse Grade 3 Heidi Champagne, Principal Janet Marshall Chad Adams, Asst. Principal Nicholette Dumont Laurie Cooney, Admin. Secretary Amy Harrington Meghan Marrone, Nurse Danielle Celona Lisa Bakaysa Guidance Gail Okerman John McClintock,Psychologist Grade 4 Erin Blanchette Special Areas Gina Cote Deborah Smith Meghan Roberge Julie Ferdella Heather Witham Kelly Tierney Charlotte Letendre Victoria Whipple Lynn Marabello Learning Center/Special Education Grade 5 Ana-Sofia Fernandes Michael Smith Amy Jones Brian Chartrand Lynn Major Jeff Cournoyer Elena Oksanish Sherri Borreson Laura Wyld Rhonda Connery Kristi Schkuta Sue Charpentier Maggie Porpora Achieve Programs Cynthia Rosancrans Kate Robinson Paraprofessionals Terri Klingler Debra Hitchcock Liz Johnson Tatianna Eaton Melody Henry Kerry Roder Judith Pierce Custodians Patricia Kilcommins Tim deBettencourt Kathleen Cordeiro Howard Hargreaves Carrie Arciprete Jim Gentilella Megan Rodrick Rob Roy Kylea Lawn Ed Wilkins Jeff Bigelow Cafeteria Joslin Schneider Sheryl Ewen Donna Cameron Jennifer Bidleman ===PAGE 113=== 113 Lunenburg Middle School Lunenburg Middle School provides a rigorous academic curriculum as well as strong programs that support students’ social and emotional growth. These programs ensure that each child becomes a self -motivated, creative, lifelong learner in a safe, stimulating environment that encourages diversity and open honest communication. The dedicated and accomplished staff of professionals within the school embraces the philosophy of educating the whole child academically, socially, and emotionally. This philosophy is a means by which all students become positive community members that possess the skills to be successful in high school. Lunenburg Middle School is in its second year as a co - located middle- high school serving grades six through eight in a beautiful new facility. Middle School students have experienced some new opportunities with the new middle school, such as foreign language and foreign language exploratory for all grade levels as well as a Cul tures class for eighth grade students. This year, all students in the middle school are participating in a program called Genius Hour. Genius Hour was developed to foster passion for learning back into the curriculum by having students facilitate their own learning based on their interests. We will continue to seek out opportunities for students that foster critical thinking and problem solving skills that prepare them for high school and beyond or what their passion may lead them to. % of Students scoring in the meeting or exceeding expectations range Spring 2017 MCAS Grade Subject LMS SGP State 6 ELA 64% 70 50% 6 MATH 66% 68 50% 7 ELA 58% 74 50% 7 MATH 53% 46 50% 8 ELA 60% 66 50% 8 MATH 61% 68 50% 8 Sci,Tech,Eng 41% N/A 40 In reviewing the results of the 2017 Spring M.C.A.S. tests, our percentage of students scoring in the meeting or exceeding expectations range remains strong and above the state average in all tested areas in the middle school. The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education held schools harmless of an accountability rating for districts that participated in on line, next generation MCAS testing. Lunenburg Middle School transitional student growth scores are well above the state average and indicate high student growth in five of the six content areas that have student growth measured. Although we are proud of our students’ performance, we continue to analyze data in our monthly results faculty meetings designed to improve our instruction for all students. Our ===PAGE 114=== 114 faculty has identified areas of improvement based upon the data and implemented strategies to improve their instructional practices that will help students succeed. We continue to utilize intervention and power blocks during the school day to meet the needs of each individual student. These blocks of instructional time that have been built into our master schedule allow teachers time to work with students at their own individual skill level. The philosophy is to challenge students who are high academic achievers as well as strengthen skills for students who have identified weaknesses. Teachers are able to work with students in a small group to answer individual questions or provide more individualized support. We design this support model to allow students to feel more confident, thus, perform better in the classroom. We will continue to refine our intervention block times to best meet the needs of our students. One option for students during this intervention block is the use of our web based program called IXL. IXL allows students to work at their own skill level, build confidence and moved forward with work that is aligned with the state standards. IXL allows teachers a tool for true differentiation for every student allowing them to work and grow at their own pac e and level. Lunenburg Middle School continues to offer enrichment blocks for all students. Enrichment classes provide students a block of time in which they receive instruction in the areas of developmental health and guidance. Students also receive in struction in physical education, art, and music classes that allows them to explore their strengths and talents. Students also have the opportunity to sign up for and participate in band and chorus during this block. This enrichment block is in addition to the traditional special area classes students receive, and this block offers students additional physical movement throughout the day, additional opportunities for hands on activities and more exposure to the arts, theatre and technology throughout the school day. We make a positive impact on the students we serve by offering a variety of different programs developed to promote social and emotional growth, self -awareness, and community service. We will continue to utilize Developmental Design program to deliver our social emotional curriculum. Students meet with teachers in small groups to teach social responsibility and problem solving, as well as developing empathy and promoting positive self -esteem and strong teacher/student relationships. Our social em otional programs have been developed to allow students to showcase their talents and abilities, grow and improve as individuals, and promote community outreach for the younger generation. This year, we have been able to offer foreign language exploratory t o our sixth and seventh grade students, giving them the opportunity to explore several different foreign language options in order to make an informed decision on which language they would like to take in grade eight and high school. The addition of the fo reign language instruction has been well received and the students enjoy exploring different cultures and languages. Lunenburg Middle School continues to provide high quality educational services and supports that ensure student success and promotes a pas sion for lifelong learning. The key components to our success is our talented faculty committed to making a positive impact on students, our parents and community who support our teaching and learning, and most of all, our students who inspire us through t heir commitment to learning. Together we continue to make the difference in the lives of students. ===PAGE 115=== 115 Respectfully Submitted, Tim Santry, Principal Lunenburg Middle School Faculty/Staff Roster 2017-2018 Administration Admin. Asst.: Tina Cooney Principal: Tim Santry Secretary: Deb Aro Dean of Students: Annica Scott Secretary: Katie Berry Guidance Specials Karma Tousignant Therrien, Nicole (PE) Cheryl Nelson Rios, Jennifer (PE) Sheldon, Geoffrey (Music) Ashley Parent (Speech) Belair, Dana (Tech) Lori Shea (Psychologist) Warren, Robin (Art) Mary Young (BCBA) Cormier, Jessica (FL) Health Office Special Ed. Middle School: Katie McGuire Lizek, Maura 6th Mobley, Melanie 7th Achieve:Middle School Pepoli, Brittany 8th Jaime Lyons Porpora, Maggie (OT) Heather Small Richard, Susan (PT) 6th Grade: Custodial Beth Arsenault Jeri Sampson Head Custodian Emily Clarke Richard Krafve Lead Custodian Susan Reardon Marc St. Jean Melanie Pouliot David Ashness Lisa Leblanc Tanner Cote Kristine Bassett 7th Grade: Paraprofessionals Annica Scott Judith Barone Tim Sheasgreen Anne Marie Beaudoin Krista Diamantopoulos Darlene Caron Dawn Grebinar Kathleen Hyatt Stephanie Madrigal Christine Catalini Elizabeth Marple 8th Grade: Sandra Sheehy ===PAGE 116=== 116 Martha Sullivan Karen Smith Meredith Cormier Nina Sobecky Mary Whitaker Tina Stateler Amy Raboin Marybeth Ulf Linda Collette Kelly Waterman Will Guerra Jamie Cuddahy Nick Ross Technology IT: Scoggins, Nick Cafeteria: Pichnarcik, Patty Eleni Tsiakalos Carol Hamilton Sarah Romano Stella Carlson Lunenburg High School Lunenburg High School has been a hub for academic and social activity in 2017 -2018. Teachers continue to provide our students rigorous coursework and hold our students to high standards. Our students meet these challenges through collaborati on, self-advocacy, and strong work ethic. All students in grades 10 -12 have been issued a Chrome Book and there are wireless capabilities throughout the building. Every classroom and instructional space has an interactive projector and voice -lift capabil ities. Our students are fortunate to be in a building that can meet the needs of the 21st century learner. During the fall sports season, our students practiced and competed on our three grass fields and new artificial turf field. The youth sports team s in t he community were scheduled on the fields, as well. During the fall season, most of our fields were being used from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The winter season has been very busy, as well. The gym and weight room are being used for a large portion of the afternoon and evening by our basketball teams, indoor track and field teams, and students and community members in the Adult Education Program. Additionally, we have athletics teams practicing and competing at: Wallace Civic Center, The Groton School, Nashoba Valley Ski Area, and at Fitchburg High School. Our actors and actresses have been rehearsing since January for the Competitive Class Plays. NEASC ACCREDITATION Lunenburg High School is currently going through the Self-Reflection portion of the accreditation process. Teachers, students, and parents completed an online survey which has given the school feedback on the various standards that we need to measure. Teachers have collected evidence and will make claims as to where the school is in reference to the various principles within each standard. The five standards are: Learning Culture, Student Learning, Professional Practices, Learning Support, and Learning Resources. In May, two to four individuals from NEASC will come out to do a collaborative conference. They will be presented with our self-reflection, along with recommendations and commendations. The school will then develop and implement a ===PAGE 117=== 117 growth plan over the next two years. The final accreditation visit will be conducted in 2020 and will look at how well we are making progress on our growth plan. SCHOOL/COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS Throughout the year, Lunenburg High School students are involved in a multitude of fundraising and collection endeavors. In the fall, a canned goods drive was held and admission to the PowderPuff game was two canned goods. Everything collected was donated to the Lunenburg Food Pantry. Around the holiday season, advisories collected items for the Lunenburg Gift Mart. There is a Senior English class running t his year that has a community service learning component. Students were tasked with researching and identifying needs in the community and then forming an action plan to address the needs. For example, we have students working on: a pet shelter drive, cr eating trail maps for Lunenburg conservation land, bringing a small breakfast program to LHS, and forming a group to inform and educate about mental health issues. Lunenburg High School received a generous donation in the amount of $500 from Mr. Mike’s Mobil in Lunenburg, MA. The grant is to be used toward STEM initiatives at the high school. We are in the process of purchasing a new robot for our Robotics class. Hannaford Helps Schools made a generous donation to Lunenburg High School of $500 from receipt sales. This money will be used to benefit a variety of programs at LHS. In March, the National Honor Society will be having its annual Blood Drive. Students sixteen and over (and staff members) will be able to participate in the Blood Drive w ith parent permission. LHS has held evening presentations for parents/guardians on the following topics:  Planning for High School (grade 8)  Early College Planning (grades 9-10)  Post-Secondary Education Planning (grade 11)  College Application Process (grade 12)  Financing your Education/Financial Aid (grades 8-12) LHS hosted 40 college admissions counselors in the school counseling office to visit with LHS students. In addition, we held two “Decision Day” programs with Fitchburg State University and Mount Wachusett Community College. MCAS RESULTS We are pleased to announce that Lunenburg High School is recognized by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Level 1 school. As a Level 1 school, we continue to be among the highest performing schools in the Commonwealth. We are very proud of the work that our students and teachers have done to prepare for the MCAS test. While we are recognized as a high performing school, we understand this is only one measure used to show student growth and that there is constantly room for improvement ===PAGE 118=== 118 Lunenburg High School - 2017 MCAS Results (Grade 10) Subject Test Advanced/Proficient State Average (Adv/Pro) ELA 93% 91% Math 90% 79% Science/Technology 84% 74% When you combine the percentage bands of the advanced and proficient range, LHS tenth grade students scored 93% on the ELA test. In Mathematics, tenth grade students scored 90% advanced/proficient. In Science/Technology/Engineering, tenth grade students scored 84% advanced/proficient. We are ex tremely proud of our students and teachers for their continued improvement, and we will work to move all students to the level of proficiency as measured by MCAS and our goal of college and career readiness as they move through our curriculum. We were al so very pleased to learn that 29 seniors at Lunenburg High School received the state’s John and Abigail Adams Scholarship this year. The scholarship is available to students whose MCAS performance puts them at the top 25 percent of their district. To be eligible, students must either score Advanced on one exam and Proficient on the other, or Advanced on both the English and Math exams. HOMECOMING, ATHLETICS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Homecoming was once again a great town -wide celebration, culminating with a beautiful parade complete with floats representing all four high school classes. Many of our sports teams qualified for tournament and district play. The Lunenburg High School Marching Band picked up second and third place at two competition s in the fall. The LHS Mock Trial team has performed well this year, going 2 -1 in local trials. The Latin Club, Jazz Band and the Math team represented LHS in numerous competitions; the 52nd annual Competitive Class Plays delighted the audience, and The Pops and Senior Showcase are scheduled for the spring. COMMUNITY BUILDING National Honor Society successfully supported the “Giftmart” drive during the holidays, helping to provide joy to needy children and families in conjunction with local agencies. The World Hunger Task Force will be raising money through Penny Wars this spring. The money will be donated toward the fight against hunger. In March, the National Honor Society will be running its annual Blood Drive. Students and staff participate in the drive. Our NHS students are looking to add a second date and expand the blood drive for Lunenburg community members. We started an Advisory program two years ago. One goal of Advisory is to have students have at least one adult who will get to know him/her over the course of four years. Students were randomly distributed into small grade-level groups. They will stay with the same group of students, as well. Another goal of Advisory is to develop relationships with students of different backgrounds and social groups so that students can get to know each other and develop an appreciation of the diversity that we do have in Lunenburg. Some Advisories will be facilitating some community service learning projects. ===PAGE 119=== 119 CURRICULUM The staff at Lunenburg High School focused their professional development activities in 2017-2018 working on vertical teaming, curriculum mapping, and technology. The large focus of professional development has been on the NEASC Self-Reflection process. Respectfully Submitted, Brian Spadafino, Principal LUNENBURG HIGH SCHOOL Faculty/Staff Roster 2017-2018 Principal Brian Spadafino Adm. Assistant Tina Cooney Assistant Principal Robert McGrath Secretary Debra Aro Nurse Carolyn Finch Secretary Katie Berry Math Language Arts Sarah Sabatini Dept. Liaison Mary Foyle Dept. Liaison Andrew Cantatore Erinanne Burroughs Jennifer Miller Timothy Macuga Eric Short Michael Hannigan Robert Truax Paul Harmon Julia Callahan Science Social Studies Dawn Gearin Dept. Liaison Anna Keegan Dept. Liaison Mitchell Friedman Warren Stevenson Craig Pingsterhaus Timothy Normandin Jennifer Biery Hailee Martin Robert Hill Timothy Macuga Richard Cohen Nick Scoggins IT Dept. Joanne Poirier Greenhouse Asst. Foreign Language Unified Arts Peggy Proctor Dept. Liaison Alexis Pukaite Dept. Liaison Jessica Beardmore Steve Boone Tamara Yourk Derek Guimond Jimena Punales-Santiago Caryn Wardwell Lynn Radford Karyn Giuliani Nathan DiPerri Special Services Peter McCauliff Athletic Director ===PAGE 120=== 120 Nicole Kromer Dept. Liaison Darlene Steele Athletic Secretary Joshua Koziol Jessica Walker Virginia Tedesco Pamela Vallee Media Specialist Jennifer Stadler Kimberly Jones Guidance Ashley Parent Meagan Ackerman Jaime Millett Mary Young Lori Shea Speech/Lang. Social Worker BCBA School Psych Susan Cavaioli Jeff Dionne Cheryl Nelson Penney Borneman Dept. Liaison Guidance Sec. Paraprofessionals Cafeteria Ethan Cheesman Patti Pichnarcik Café Manager Jon Malloy Carol Hamilton Kimberly Monsini Stella Carlson Donna Lavoie Lisa Szocik- Maillet Eleni Tsiakalos Sarah Rucker Dawn McGuirl Joseph Adamowicz Alex Bankuti Lyndsi Smith Jessica Chait Michael Barry Jose Martinez John Sodano Custodians Geraldine Sampson Richard Krafve Marc St. Jean David Ashness Tanner Cote Senior Custodian Lead Custodian ===PAGE 121=== 121 ===PAGE 122=== 122 The 2016 -2017 school year marked my third year as Superintendent -Director of Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School District, and in my short tenure here, I am proud to say I have seen the school reach new levels of academic excellence, technical proficiency, and student engagement. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of my role here i s bearing witness to the creativity and innovation at work everyday in our classrooms and shops. Our students and instructors work collaboratively to explore scientific concepts, designing experiments that are conducted aboard the International Space Stati on; they study automation and additive manufacturing through the use of robotic arms and 3 -D printers; and even build new educational facilities that students will grow and learn in for years to come. Monty Tech is a school unlike any other and I am honored to serve the students, faculty and staff here. In many respects, 2016 -2017 was a banner year at Monty Tech. We launched a whole school 1:1 Chromebook initiative, providing all students with increased access to instructional technology, and improving communications between teachers and students beyond the traditional school day. We received more than $645,000 in competitive grants, and have been able to provide students with remarkable field trips to connect their learning to STEM career pathways that spa rk imagination and creativity. We provided high quality professional development opportunities to support the school’s new biomedical courses, bringing innovative new science coursework and curriculum to students with an interest in biomedical and biotech nology career pathways. Construction of the Monty Tech Veterinary Science Training Center and Community Clinic continued throughout 2016 -2017, providing tremendous hands -on learning opportunities to students in our Carpentry, Plumbing, Electrical, Cabinetm aking, HVAC, Masonry, and Welding trades. School administrators launched an unprecedented fundraising campaign, and successfully raised more than $2.5M in donations and in -kind matching services to support this project. And finally, thanks to an extremel y generous Skills Capital Grant, we were able to renovate the Machine Technology shop, and purchase state -of-the-art machinery for students to train on, earning more industry recognized credentials than ever before. We recognize that students attending Mo nty Tech have chosen a high school experience that, to many, may seem complex and even daunting. Our students are required to pass the same statewide standardized tests as students in a comprehensive high school. They take English, mathematics, science, s ocial studies and foreign language courses, just as high school students in your community might. A Monty Tech student, though, must also balance all of that with a rigorous vocational -technical education, specializing in one of our twenty programs. For fo ur years our students work and learn in vocational settings that replicate industry standards. They train on the latest equipment, and, through the school’s popular Co -operative Education Program, our students may even spend time working and learning in ar ea businesses during their Junior and Senior year. It is a great responsibility to provide each and every student with high -quality, vocational-technical instruction, and we are honored to serve approximately 1,400 students each year. This work is only po ssible because of our talented educators and administrators, who remain focused on delivering the highest quality academic and vocational -technical education possible. Working closely with post-secondary colleagues, we aim to ensure our students graduate p repared to enter college pathways of their choosing. Similarly, relying on our expansive network of industry partners, we strive to improve upon each of our vocational programs to ensure that every graduate is not only prepared for entry -level careers in related pathways, but are also creative, independent thinkers, capable of solving complex, real -world situations that present themselves in today’s workplaces. On their behalf, I am delighted to present the District’s 2016-2017 annual report to you, provid ing a snapshot of the wonderful experiences happening on a day-to-day basis here at Monty Tech. Respectfully submitted, Sheila M. Harrity, Ed.D., Superintendent -Director ===PAGE 123=== 123 Our Mission Every student will graduate from Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School with the skills, knowledge, and abilities to be a productive and effective member of an ever -changing society. Our District Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School is a four-year career and technical high school serving the member towns of: Ashburnham Ashby Athol Barre Fitchburg Gardner Harvard Holden Hubbardston Lunenburg Petersham Phillipston Princeton Royalston Sterling Templeton Westminster Winchendon Leadership The leadership team at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School is comprised of ten talented administrators whose varied educational backgrounds, professional experiences, and areas of expertise contribute to t he success of the school. Working collaboratively, and under the direction of the Superintendent and Principal, the team has transformed the school into one of the most sought - after high schools in North Central Massachusetts. Sheila M. Harrity, Superintendent-Director Tom Browne, Principal Dayana Carlson, Assistant Principal Tammy Crockett, Business Manager Pamela Pothier, Director of Technology Christina Favreau, Director of Academic Programs Jim Hachey, Director of Vocational Programs Michael Gormley, Director of Facilities Katy Whitaker, Development Coordinator Victoria Zarozinski, Director of Student Support Services Enrollment On June 1, 2017, student enrollment at Monty Tech included 1,403 students in grades nine through twelve, representing each of the district’s eighteen sending communities. Each class of students is comprised of a relatively equal balance of male vs. female students, and each student attending Monty Tech has elected to do so, prepared to explore an interest in one of t he school’s twenty rigorous vocational -technical programs. While the school currently offers only five programs non -traditional for male students, and twelve programs non - traditional for female students, we are proud to have a student population that is well- balanced by gender and a variety of academic interests and achievements. ===PAGE 124=== 124 Throughout 2016-2017, Monty Tech offered a variety of opportunities for students, parents, and community members to learn about and visit the school. In October 2016, approximately 700 dis- trict eighth graders participated in the annual “Tour Day” event. Students toured our twenty voca- tional- technical areas and learned about the school’s challenging academic offerings and exciting athletic and extracurricular programs. Career Awareness Night offered interested students the op- portunity to return in the evening with their family members to further explore the facilities and speak with staff members. The Vocational Interest Program (V.I.P.) offers area seventh and eighth grade students the chance to visit Monty Tech after school and participate in hands -on learning experiences across a variety of vocational/technical areas. The program continued to attract a large number of students during the 2016- 2017 school year, serving approximately 600 area students. Class of 2017 Awards Members of the Class of 2017 were awarded approximately $88,950 in scholarships. The Monty Tech Foundation generously provided $45,700 in scholarships to graduating seniors, ranging in amounts of $200 to $2,000. The Foundation also awarded $4,000 to the Practical Nursing gradu- ates. Once again, local and state organizations, as well as generous individuals, continue to recog- nize the ability and potential of Monty Tech graduates in the form of financial donations. The School Committee, administration, faculty, and graduates themselves, are grateful for this support. Articulation Agreements with local colleges also play an important role in helping reduce the cost of higher education. Qualified Monty Tech students are eligible to receive college credits through a number of articulation agreements with public and private colleges across the country. Approxi- mately 51% of the graduating class of 2017 reported plans to enroll at a 4 -year college/university upon graduation. By earning college credits while still in high school, these students will save both time and money as they pursue advanced educational programs. Financial Report A great deal of effort was put forth by the School Committee, administration, and staff to develop a cost- effective budget for the fiscal year 2016 -2017. The final fiscal year 2016 -2017 Educational Plan totaled $26,374,468, which represents a .6% increase over the 2015 -2016 Educational Plan. The District’s FY17 budget exceeds the minimum spending required by Massachusetts General Law Chapter 70 by only $45,000 or .2%. ===PAGE 125=== 125 The District was audited in October 2017 as part of the yearly financial audit by the accounting firm of Melanson, Heath and Co. from Greenfield, MA, and received a very good report. Grants and Contracts Monty Tech continues to pursue grant funding on an annual basis. These funds help provide many educational and social services to the student population. For fiscal year 2017, state and federal grant sources provided the school with $961,346. Programs funded by these grants include: Essential Health Services, Social Intervention and Mediation, Improving Teacher Quality, Special Education Services and Program Improvement, Title I Support, Perkins Occup ational Education, and Marine Corp Junior Reserve Officer Training. The District also received more than $645,000 in competitive grants, including a Skills Capital Grant for $435,857 to purchase equipment for the Machine Technology Program, and a grant fro m the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center in the amount of $99,697 to expand the school’s science program to include biomedical coursework and learning laboratories. Using these allocation and competitive funds, the school was able to purchase a variety of instructional technology, equipment, and supplies to enhance the learning experience across both academic and vocational programs. Academic Achievement In 2016-2017, students at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School continued to demonstrate high academic achievement, earning commendable MCAS scores in English Language Arts, Mathematics and Biology. For Spring 2017, Monty Tech’s passing rate on the English Language Arts was 100%, Mathematics 97%, Biology 98%. Monty Tech is committed to provi ding students with rigorous STEM learning opportunities, and as such, has expanded the Advanced Placement Program to include two mathematics, two science, and one computer science course. Teacher participation in meaningful, high -quality professional devel opment in AP and Pre -AP pedagogy remains a priority, and enables us to continually expand and enhance our academic course offerings. The school is in its 5th year of administering Advanced Placement exams, and students enrolled in AP courses continue to improve their performance. In 2016 -2017, Monty Tech had more students achieve ===PAGE 126=== 126 qualifying scores than any other year – 53 students who took an AP exam qualified for college credit. More than half of the students who tested in the following subjects received qualifying scores: AP Computer Science Principles (62.5%), AP Literature & Composition (64%), and AP Environmental Science (51.3%). In addition, the AP Environmental Science program experienced the most growth in terms of qualifying score as their passing rate increased by 34.7% from 2016 to 2017. As a first time administration, students took AP Computer Principles and 62.5% of students earned qualifying scores – an extraordinary performance for the first year. AP Exam Results, 5-Year Review 2012-2013 2013-2014 2014-2015 2015-2016 2016-2017 Total AP Students 69 57 89 145 120 Number of AP Exams 69 62 116 187 148 AP Students with Qualifying Scores 36.2% 57.9% 52.8% 26.9% 44.2% Qualifying Scores (State) 72.6% 72.2% 70.9% 70.5% 69.7% Qualifying Scores (Global) 60.9% 61.3% 60.7% 60.3% 60.3% Courses Offered 2 2 3 5 7 Data taken from the College Board’s 2017 amended report, 8/4/17 Vocational Projects in the District Communities In addition to applying their academic skills, students at Monty Tech are a sked to put their vocational - technical skills into practice on a daily basis. Students across the twenty different vocational -technical education programs are building homes, reconstructing damaged properties, repairing service vehicles, making walkways more accessible, and performing countless community services. The 2016-2017 school year was a busy one for our vocational educators, as each trade aimed to provide practical, hands -on learning experiences for our students, while helping to improve each of t he eighteen member communities. Auto Body Collision Repair Technology : The Monty Tech Auto Body shop benefitted from new instructional equipment this year, including a new Frame Machine. In addition, 2016 -2017 marked the first year for graduating Seniors to receive the I -Car On -Line Pro Level One certification in refinishing and non- structural damage. This certification not only makes our program graduates more employable, it enables students to maintain the I -CAR gold class certification. Seniors also r eceived an EPA 6H Certificate, while the Freshmen completed their Career Safe Online OSHA 10 -hour General Industry Training. Throughout the year, students detailed, repaired, and repainted vehicles, fulfilling more than seventy requests that included: a tr ailer for the Fitchburg Police Department, and a van for the Worcester Fire Brigade. A Senior student won a gold Medal at the SkillsUSA state competition in the collision repair category, and qualified for the National event in June 2017. A total of eight students (four Seniors and four Juniors) participated in the school’s popular Co -op Program, working in area auto body shops and businesses. (Total enrollment: 65; 40 males, 25 females) Automotive Technology: As in past years, the Monty Tech Automotive Te chnology program continues to service a variety of vehicles for faculty, staff, municipalities, and district residents . 2016-2017 proved to be a very busy year for the program, as more than four hundred vehicles were serviced by students and ===PAGE 127=== 127 instructors. In addition to maintaining the school’s fleet of vehicles throughout the year, students were asked to repair a Ford Excursion for the Bulldog Pride giveaway. Mr. Hobbs worked with a group of students to refurbish a 1966 Pontiac 2+2 so that so it could be auctioned off. Students performed very well in the SkillsUSA district competitions, placing first, second, and third, with hopes to improve in the coming year. A total of eight Senior and four Junior students participated in the Co -op Program, applying their technical skills in a real work setting. Finally, instructors are proud to announce that three talented program graduates are working in automotive repair shops in the area, demonstrating the skills they acquired at Monty Tech. (Total enrollment: 64; 50 males, 14 females) Business Technology: Students in Monty Tech’s Business Technology program continue to benefit from a unique partnership with Workers’ Credit Union. The opportunity to participate in teller training and financial literacy workshops has been met with great enthusiasm from our students, and the instructors continue to be grateful for this developing partnership. Monty Tech Business Technology instructors, in collaboration with their post -secondary colleagues, continue to refine and develop new articulation agreements. These agree- ments, with Mount Wachusett Community College and New England Institute of Technology, will provide qualified students with college credits at no cost to the student. Opportunities to demonstrate customer ser- vice, cash handling, and accounting skills are ever -present as the Business Technology students successfully operate an in -house retail location and greenhouse. The Gear House School Store acquired a credit card ma- chine, which has made a significant impact on the students’ retail and customer service experience. In addi- tion, the camera in the Gear House was replaced, providing the instructors with improved vision on store ac- tivities while students are working. Eight Seniors and three Juniors were out on Co -op placements during the 2016-2017 school year. (Total enrollment: 70; 20 males, 50 females) Cabinetmaking: All Monty Tech vocational instructors strive to provide Freshman exploratory programs that not only represent the work and skills students can expect to encounter throughout their high school experi- ence, but also one that piques the interest of students new to the trade. Monty Tech Cabinetmaking instructors do an outstanding job with the Freshmen exploratory experience, and in 2016 -2017, the program reached capacity with students who listed Cabinetmaking as their top choice. Throughout the year, Cabinetmaking students designed and manufactured approximately 400 gifts for the Superintendent's dinner, manufactured and assembled seventy-four cabinet assemblies for the new Veterinary Science Training Center, and complet- ed more than thirty -five additional projects in and around the school, to include: Student Services conference room, Chromebook mobile charging stations, trophy Case for the Gardner Skating Rink, new signage for the Barre Cemetery, new lettering for the Ashby Fire Department, surfaced planed two large tree butts for the Mount Wachusett Community College, and play sets for Crocker Elementary School. Finally, Cabinetmaking had another great year of Co -op placement and continues to receive calls from area businesses in need of qualified employees. A total of fifteen students (seven Seniors and eight Juniors) were placed in Co -op expe- riences, and an additional two students earned full -time employment over the summer. (Total enrollment: 70; 50 males, 20 females) Cosmetology: With a significant increase in the number of clients served this year, the Monty Tech Cos- metology program saw a significant revenue increase, which will be used to fund the program’s much - need- ed consumable products. The new Salon Iris point-of-sale system was installed, which is a more user- friendly and cost effective program for students to train on. In an effort to support the school’s commitment to com- munity service, the Junior students traveled to Heywood Wakefield Assisted Living Center on several occa- sions, providing residents with manicures, styling hair for a Senior Citizen Prom, and offered discounted ser- vices on “Staff Night” to fundraise for the field trip to New York City. Cosmetology students also provided manicure and hair services for the school’s Child Care Center, serviced parents from Athol that work with disadvantaged children, and assisted our Drama club with hair and makeup. The program’s greatest accom- plishment was realized when 100% of the Senior class passed the Massachusetts Cosmetology State Boards, earning licenses to practice. (Total enrollment: 91, 0 males, 91 females) ===PAGE 128=== 128 Culinary Arts : Monty Tech Culinary Arts students and instructors are always busy with the daily operation of the Mountain Room Restaurant, which is open for lunch from 11:30am to 1:00pm Monday through Friday. In addition to operating a full -service restaurant and bakery, serving 90 - 120 patrons daily, culinary students showcase their talents throughout the year, providing outstand- ing service at events that include the following: two Program Advisory Committee dinner meet- ings, four Monty Tech Foundation breakfasts, Monty Tech’s Retirees holiday luncheon, a gradua- tion reception, the Women in Technology event, Principal and Counselors’ Day, the Monty Tech homecoming dance, MAVA meetings, all School Committee meetings and sub - committee meet- ings, Gardner AARP luncheon and MHCC volunteer luncheon. Community service opportunities for students are always a highlight, and this year our students prepared meals for the United Way’s “Day of Caring” event, Our Fathers House, and NEADS events. Students also participated in the “Puppy Love” event in which 300 cupcakes and 350 cookies were made. The Culinary Arts pro- gram also donated pastry and baked goods to the House of Peace and Education in Gardner. The program’s greatest undertaking is always the Annual Superintendent’s Dinner scholarship fundrais- er. This year, students worked side -by-side with some of the area’s finest chefs, preparing a six - course dinner with extensive hors d’oeuvres for 380 guests, raising just over $42,000 to support the student scholarship fund. (Total enrollment: 99; 34 males, 65 females) Dental Assisting: During 2016-2017, the Dental Assisting program introduced eighteen students to industry experience through externships, and a total of eight students (six Seniors and two Juniors) earned Co -operative educational placement. All Sophomore, Junior, and Senior students attended the Yankee Dental Convention in Boston, and learned about the most current trends and practices in the field. Every student passed the National Board (DANB) Infection Control & Radiology ex- ams, earning two of the required three DANB credentials needed to become licensed Dental Assis- tants. For the seventh consecutive year, Monty Tech welcomed Community Health Connections, a school-based dental hygiene program, whose goal is to provide dental services to students in need. Through this initiative, more than sixty students were examined by a dentist, had their teeth cleaned, and had sealants or temporary fillings applied as needed. Monty Tech Dental Assisting students were given hands -on, practical experience, as they assisted the staff from CHC during each dental procedure performed. Four students qualified for SkillsUSA district level competition, and each then advanced to Nationals. Students from the Junior class provided dental education to students at Ruggles Lane Elementary School in Barre and Meetinghouse Elementary School in Westminster. (Total enrollment: 60; 3 males, 57 females) Drafting Technology : As in most programs at Monty Tech, students in the school’s Drafting Technology program participate in a number of projects at the school and in our sending communi- ties. This year, Drafting students completed the layout of the Riverside Cemetery in Winchendon, fire escape plans for the North Central Correctional Facility, a layout of the Monty Tech Rain Gar- den, signage for the Superintendent’s Dinner, graduation, and drama club, to name a few. Seven students (four Seniors and 3 Juniors) participated in the school’s Co -op Program, and three out- standing students earned a spot at the SkillsUSA state competition. Instructors are pleased to report that a majority of the graduating seniors intend to pursue careers in the field of drafting. Finally, the School Committee approved the name change to CAD/Drafting & Design, which will go into effect Fall 2017. (Total enrollment: 60; 40 males, 20 females) Early Childhood Education : The Early Childhood Education program received three new Baby Care Parent Simulation dolls, and three new car seats for Parent simulation dolls. This added tech- nology aides instructors as they enhance lessons in infant and toddler safety. Students were delight- ed to support community service efforts, raising funds to support Lucy's Love Bus, an agency that provided grants for children with cancer that are not covered by health insurance. ===PAGE 129=== 129 Students showered the Department of Children & Families with gifts and much needed supplies for foster families with emergency foster placements, raised funds for various causes including SkillsUSA Change for Children and held a holiday party for children from the Cleghorn Neighbor- hood Center. Students and staff also assisted at the Children’s Festival at Briggs Elementary School, and at STEM night at Westminster Elementary. Fifteen of the sixteen graduating seniors are pur- suing post- secondary education, related to the program. The Monty Tech Child Care Center continues to operate at capacity with a waiting list, providing meaningful hands -on learning opportu- nities for students in the Early Childhood Education program at Monty Tech. (Total enrollment: 62; 1 males, 61 females) Electrical: Throughout 2016 -2017, students and instructors in the Monty Tech Electrical program began planning and wiring the school’s new Veterinary Science Training Center, including all un- derground raceway installations, as well as installing conduits within the walls for all the wiring throughout the building. Program graduates are entering the trade at a prime time, as the electrical contracting business continues to reach new heights. To that end, program instructors worked dili- gently to place as many students on Co -op as possible, preparing them for a seamless transition from school to work. The program continued to support the building maintenance department by repairing numerous small electrical issues throughout the building, which included the installation of new ceil- ing fans in the plumbing shop, as well as a new speaker and microphone system in school’s Moun- tain Room Restaurant. In addition, students ran fiber optic wiring throughout the building to improve the connectivity and speed of both the wireless and hard -wired computers. While the Electrical pro- gram already boasts a well -defined Freshman Exploratory program, instructors agree that enhancing the program to include new electrical service equipment in homes and fire alarm projects would further strengthen the program, and continue to develop curriculum to support the addition of these concepts. (Total enrollment: 78; 68 males, 10 females) Engineering Technology : The Monty Tech Engineering Technology program continues to further enhance the curriculum and instruction by improving upon the four Project Lead the Way course modules, and adding more Computer Integrated Manufacturing content into the already rigorous vocational-technical curriculum. All Freshmen completed the OSHA 10 -hour General Industry train- ing. Field Programmable Gate Array mini systems were purchased and integrated into the Digital Electronics curriculum, and several Engineering students performed well in SkillsUSA district com- petitions, resulting in four students qualifying for the state competitions, where they represented the Monty Tech program so well. (Total enrollment: 42; 31 males, 11 females) Graphic Communications : Throughout the 2016 -2017 school year, the Monty Tech Graphic Com- munication shop produced large quantities of print projects for district towns and community service organizations. In fact, over four hundred print projects were completed, saving local or- ganizations approximately $165,000. Twenty -two Freshmen chose Graphic Communications as their top program, and two additional students joined our program, resulting in a freshman class of twenty-four students. Two Seniors and three Juniors earned Co -op placements, and seven students advanced to the SkillsUSA state competitions, where they represented the program so well. The Graphic Communications Class of 2017 leaves the program prepared for both college and career, as four Seniors entered the workforce, two entered the Armed Services and all others enrolled in col- lege. (Total enrollment: 90; 36 males, 52 females) Health Occupations : The Health Occupations program at Monty Tech continues to educate a large number of students, providing a rigorous education grounded in current medical knowledge and practice. We continue the partnership with Mount Wachusett Community College that enabled Senior students to participate in an Emergency Medical Technician training program, earning eight college credits at no cost. Fourteen Seniors took the EMT Course this year. ===PAGE 130=== 130 The Monty Tech Health Occupations program is dedicated to providing all students with opportuni- ties to earn industry-recognized credentials. Students also earn the following credentials: OSHA Career Safe Online 10-hour Health Care Certification; Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and First Aid Certificate through the American Heart Association; and Certified Nursing Assistant Li- cense through the American Red Cross. This year, 90% of the Senior students passed the National Healthcare Association (CCMA) exam. Ten students earned Co-op placements. All Juniors became CPR Certified, and twenty -five Juniors became Certified Nursing Assistants. To support the stu- dents’ desire to give back, a “Baby Shower” benefitting Battered Women's Resources, Inc. was held, and students participated in Pediatric Day with the Monty Tech Child Care Center. The stu- dents also made Veteran’s Day cards and sent them to the Bedford VA hospital, bought gifts and clothing for the Fitchburg Community Christmas Party, held a Red Cross Blood Drive, and par- ticipated in “Pennies for Patients” for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society. Finally, the Monty Tech program was represented at the SkillsUSA national competition, with a talented student who took the top state prize. (Total enrollment: 106; 9 males, 97 females) House Carpentry : While most of the work done by the students and instructors in the Monty Tech House Carpentry program last year was done at the school’s new Veterinary Science Training Cen- ter, the program continued to support a number of community organizations, completing projects that included: a replica of the scoreboard portion of the Green Monster at Fenway Park for the ARC of Opportunity in Fitchburg, three Buddy benches for the Phillipston Memorial School in Phillip- ston, three picnic tables for the Monty Tech Athletic Department, and numerous Adirondack chairs for charitable donations. Last year, a total of eighteen Freshmen entered the trade, and all Sopho- mores completed the OSHA 10 -hour Construction training. This certification and training enables the students to work on all outside projects and participate in the school’s Co -op Program. The Sophomore students also traveled to Emerson Green, in Devens, a planned neighborhood communi- ty in which the focus is on green space and design in the construction of homes. The students toured homes in various stages of construction, identifying energy efficient materials and their use (2.K.01, 2014 Carpentry Frameworks). (Total enrollment: 65; 56 males, 9 females) HVAC & Property Maintenance : 2016-2017 brought welcome change to the Monty Tech HVAC and Property Maintenance Program. Brendan Curran, our newest faculty member, joined the in- structional team, bringing tremendous industry expertise and a passion for teaching, from which the students benefit daily. Students and instructors completed two major projects this year, includ- ing the creation and installation of a walk -in style cooler/freezer unit for culinary bakery, and the installation of a heating and cooling system for the new Veterinary Science Training Center. This new system encompasses state -of- the-art mechanicals, including heat pump and hydronic energy recovery systems. Seven Seniors and one Junior participated in the very popular Co -operative edu- cation program. In April, channel 5 (WCVB) selected one of our Senior shop students as their A+ Student of the Week. A sophomore was accepted into the “Pathways Early College Innovation School” at Mount Wachusett Community College. She was one of only twenty -two students in Massachusetts to be selected for this program that will allow her to achieve both a two -year college degree, as well as her high school diploma in the next two years. The program’s Junior related class is now offering the full licensure of the National EPA certification for Refrigerant Recovery, and sixteen students earned their Universal HVAC license. This credentialing process was streamlined by the school’s new 1:1 Chromebook initiative. (Total enrollment: 66; 53 males, 13 females) Information Technology : Last year, thirteen first choice freshmen were accepted into Information Technology and three students transferred into the department. Information Technology offers stu- dents opportunities to earn more industry -recognized certifications than any other program at Monty Tech. It is an accomplishment our instructors are so proud of, as these certifications affirm the technical skill proficiency needed for so many entry -level careers in networking and infor- mation technology. Last year, all sixteen Freshmen completed their Career Safe Online OSHA 10 - hour General Industry training, while the Sophomore class passed the IC3 Certificate Exam for basic computer hardware, software, and internet knowledge and skills. ===PAGE 131=== 131 All Sophomores also passed the Test -out PC Pro Certificate exam and the Cisco IT Essential course for computer repair and maintenance, and the Introduction to Networking course. Two ex- ceptional Sophomores also earned COMPTIA A+ credentials. All Juniors completed the Linux Essentials course, and five passed the CIW Advanced HTML5 & CSS3 Certification exam. All Seniors completed the Linux Essentials course, as well as the AP Computer Science Principles course in Mobile Computing. Eight of the twelve Seniors then sat for the AP exam, and five earned college credit for the course. Finally, program instructors collaborated throughout the year with instructors at Mount Wachusett Community College, to review and align curriculum to meet college standards. As a result, qualified students graduating from the Monty Tech Information Technology program will now receive college credit for four courses, a total of twelve college credits, at no charge to the student. (Total enrollment: 64; 57 males, 7 female) Machine Technology : 2016-2017 was an incredible year for the Monty Tech Machine Technolo- gy program, as they received the largest competitive grant awarded in the school’s history. A very generous $435,000 Skills Capital Grant was given to Monty Tech, so that the program could pur- chase updated equipment and instructional materials. The shop is expected to undergo a major ren- ovation, which will allow instructors to replicate a Clean Room environment, training students on precise measurement techniques. In the course of applying for this grant, a unique partnership was developed between Monty Tech, the L.S. Starrett Company, and Snap -On Tools. As a result of this collaboration, Monty Tech is now the only high school in the nation to offer two levels of Starrett/ NC3 certification and training. The Monty Tech Machine Technology program also received a $15,000 Gene Haas Scholarship grant, which enabled district officials to award very generous $1,000 scholarships to students enrolling in post -secondary engineering programs. Finally, the stu- dents and instructors supported a variety of school events and programs, and completed a number of outside projects, that included cutting key tags for the Fitchburg Police Department and design- ing and manufacturing a trophy for Narragansett Regional High School, in Templeton. (Total en- rollment: 55; 54 males, 1 female) Masonry: Fifteen Freshmen selected the Masonry program for their high school experience, enter- ing a trade that continues to make significant improvements and impact on the school and commu- nities within the Monty Tech district. During the 2016 -2017 school year, Masonry students and instructors completed a walkway at the Winchendon Veterans’ Cemetery, replaced concrete steps outside the Dukakis Performing Arts Center, and worked at the Veterinary Science Training Cen- ter construction site, where they worked alongside industry experts who poured the floor of the 7,500 sq. ft. facility, poured a concrete pad for the buildings expansive HVAC system, and com- pleted small repair projects to support the construction process. One Junior student qualified for the SkillsUSA national competition, representing the program extremely well in Louisville, KY. A total of six students participated in the Co -op Program, and five Seniors entered the Masonry trade upon graduation. (Total enrollment: 63; 51 males, 12 females) Plumbing: Nineteen students entered the Plumbing program at Monty Tech during the 2016 -2017 school year, and all of them successfully completed the OSHA 10 -hour General Training Course. Sophomore students completed the OSHA 10 -hour Construction Training, a requirement for par- ticipation in any outside building projects of the school’s Co -op Program. While the Sophomore class received Viega pex and product review, the Seniors traveled to the Viega training facility in Nashua, NH, where the received Viega MegaPress training and certification. Throughout the year, Juniors and Seniors gained valuable experience on the Veterinary Science Training Center con- struction site, where they installed the underground drainage, drain waste vent system, learned to read blueprints, use a builder level to read grade and elevations, and install cast iron and copper pipe fittings. Two Seniors were recognized for their outstanding technical skills, receiving scholar- ships from the Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors Association of Massachusetts and the Central Mass Plumbing & Gas Inspectors Association. ===PAGE 132=== 132 A total of fourteen students (eight Seniors and six Juniors) participated in the school’s Co -op Pro- gram, which was the highest placement rate in program history. Finally, the program benefitted from the installation of new live working stations that include condensing gas boilers and indirect water heaters with solar thermal hot water panels. Having the added technology will allow our stu- dents to train on products used in today’s construction, preparing them to enter the field of Plumb- ing upon graduation. (Total enrollment: 73; 68 males, 5 females) Welding/Metal Fabrication : The shop received a state -of-the-art Miller Inverter Welding Machine and implemented new curriculum for grades 11 & 12 that included light gauge aluminum welding. With an eye toward preparing graduates for entry -level career opportunities, instructors have also integrated lessons in soft skills into the curriculum. Helping students refine job applications, cover letters, resume writing, and interviewing skills will undoubtedly help them as they transition from school into the world of work. In 2016 -2017, twelve students (six Seniors and six Juniors) participat- ed in Co-op. In addition, three graduating seniors accepted jobs in the trade after graduation. All Freshmen completed their Career Safe Online OSHA 10 -hour General Industry Training. The shop completed more than fifty projects for residents of the Monty Tech community and per- formed numerous projects around the building. (Total enrollment: 62; 46 males, 16 females) Co-operative Education and Student Placement The Cooperative Education Program is an extension of the student’s technical education that com- bines classroom instruction with on -the-job-training. The Co-op Program provides students the op- portunity to further develop academic, technical and employability skills in an industry work envi- ronment. All students are eligible to participate in Co -op Program, provided they satisfy state and school grade, attendance and performance requirements. All Co -op students have completed the- OSHA recognized Career Safe online health and safety course. The Cooperative Education Program is beneficial for both student and employer. For the student, it is a chance to gain on -the job training that improves both their technical and employability skills. Additionally, making industry connections enhances post -graduate employment opportunities. The Co-op Program allows students to earn while they learn. Employer benefits include addressing workforce needs in an efficient manner. Coop students pro- vide a pool of temporary and potential full -time employees who are already trained, thus reducing employer training costs. Co -op work hours may be tailored to suit the needs of partnering employ- ers. During school year 2016 -2017, a record number of students participated in the cooperative ed- ucation program. Approximately 37% of the class of 2017 earned Co-op placements, working, learning and applying their technical skills related in area businesses. ===PAGE 133=== 133 Student Support Services During the 2016-2017 school year, Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School District pro- vided special services to approximately 300 students – measuring progress of over 200 students on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and just under 100 students adhering to individualized Section 504 plans. While the Student Support Services (SSS) Dept. encompasses special education, the depart- ment provides support and is available to all Monty Tech students. The department includes a full -time nursing staff that administers medications, performs state - mandated health screening exams, and provides, when necessary, health information to the special education team for a student’s IEP meeting. The department benefits from a full -time school social worker that participates in departmental meetings and assists students who have needs concerning finances, family issues, homelessness, maternity, health issues, and proper food and clothing. The school is also fortunate to have on staff a full -time psychologist, whose role it is to evaluate all stu- dents referred for an initial evaluation or who require a three - year re-evaluation. In addition, we have a full-time speech language pathologist, who is available to assist students with disabilities, as- sess these students and consult with teachers. Our students also have access to the services of a full - time adjustment counselor and part -time school psychologist. All of these individuals are available for scheduled counseling sessions, mental health emergency treatment, medical/mental health re - entry and transition support and services, as well as crisis intervention. The school’s Director of Student Support Services oversees the District’s Special Education Pro- gram, which is reviewed annually in May, in accordance with regulatory requirements. The compre- hensive review and evaluation are done in collaboration with the Parent Advisory Council, and the results of the evaluation are used to improve the special education procedures and programs in place at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School. Technology The 2016-2017 school year began with a successful roll -out of the long anticipated 1:1 Chromebook initiative. Chromebooks were distributed to 1,436 students. Google cloud Print was added, making printers available to students and teachers throughout the building. Two Chromebook charging sta- tions were installed in the library and cafeteria allowing students to charge their devices, and stu- dents who may have come to school without their devices have been allowed to borrow a ===PAGE 134=== 134 Chromebook from the library, on a daily basis. To support the 1:1 Chromebook initiative and other technology needs, Monty Tech has successfully completed a number of necessary infrastructure upgrades. With federal e -rate dollars totaling $77,752, the school’s external bandwidth speeds were increased to 1.5GB and internal bandwidth was increased by 10GB. In addition to hardware, the school added the following complementary software: Lightspeed web filtering and Aruba ClearPass. Lightspeed web filtering is expected to provide safe, fast access to the Internet and includes flexible policies, social media controls, band- width control, malware protection, anonymous proxy detection, mobile filtering, classroom man- agement tools, and comprehensive reporting. Aruba ClearPass will provide strong network access security for monitoring wireless devices, as well as enhanced options for guest access services. The school also launched a Digital Citizenship course, proving lessons and guidance relating to ap- propriate online behavior, including cyberbullying, potential risks related to social networking sites and chat rooms. Students at Monty Tech are expected to demonstrate the safe and responsible use of technology and an understanding of security, privacy, and ethics. The district maintains Internet Safety information on the district website in the Parents & Students section. Marine Corps JROTC The Monty Tech Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (MCJROTC) had an extraor- dinary school year. All program objectives for the 2016 -2017 school year were achieved. Notewor- thy was the performance of JROTC’s Cyber Security Team, which for the seventh consecutive year captured national recognition by placing third overall in the Air Force Association’s National Cyber Security Competition held in Baltimore, MD. The 2016-2017 Corps of Cadets completed over nine thousand hours of community service throughout the district. The Corps conducted a major food drive with United Way, worked side -by -side with the Marine Corps Reserve in a national Toys for Tots campaign, and spent six weekends working with the local Salvation Army helping to raise over $25,000 for needy families. The cadets conducted their annual 10- mile “March-A- Thon” to support NEADS (National Education of As- sistance Dogs Services) from Princeton, MA, raising $25,000 for their Service Dogs for Veterans program. Sixty-five Monty Tech cadets attended a leadership camp at Prince William Forest, in Quantico VA. The camp provided cadets with individual and team development opportunities, as well as the opportunity to visit our nation’s capital and many other historical sites. During the summer of 2017, our Cadet Cyber Team was again asked to support a Cyber STEM camp for the National Marine Corps JROTC program. The Cyber Team coordinated the 8 -day camp that focused on defending cyber networks from attacks. The camp also offered an introduc- tion to robotics programming using the VEX Robotics System and computer programming using the CanaKit Raspberry Pi 3’s. The camp was attended by 150 students, representing eighteen states. Student Athletics The Monty Tech athletic program continues to expend in scope and skill each year. In 2016 -2017, approximately five hundred students participated in our freshman junior varsity and varsity athletic programs. Seventeen teams competed in Fall 2016, fourteen during the winter season and another elev- en teams represented the school in Spring 2017. ===PAGE 135=== 135 The Varsity Football team started off the 2016 season slowly, but caught fire as the season wore on, winning their last three games, including a thrilling 20-12 victory on Thanksgiving eve at Nashoba Valley Facebook Technical High School. They ended the season with a record of 5 – 6. The Varsity Boys Soccer team finished at 8 – 8 – 2, led by leading scorer Charlie Kelley, who has 30 points on the season, and the JV Boys Soccer team finished their season with a record of 14 – 3 – 2. The Varsity Girls Soccer team just missed qualifying for a post -season berth, finishing with a 7 – 9 – 2 record, while the JV Girls Soccer team was 9 – 2 – 5. The Varsity Field Hockey team was 12 – 2 – 5, qualifying for the district tournament where they lost to Bromfield, 1 – 0, in an exciting game. The Boys Cross Country team finished with a record of 5 – 6 and the Girls completed their season at an even 4 – 4. The school’s volleyball program is growing in popularity, and all teams represent- ed Monty Tech well. The Varsity Girls Volleyball team finished at 13 – 7, the JV Girls Volleyball ended with a record of 7 – 10, and the Freshmen Girls team completed their season with a record of 9 – 11. Coach Farr re- ported that the school’s Varsity Golf team can be expected to achieve more success in the coming years, as the 2016-2017 team was young but talented, finishing the Fall 2016 season with a record of 6 – 9. The Boys Varsity Basketball team qualified for the Districts with a 10 – 10 record, but a loss to Assabet in the first round ended their season. The JV Boys basketball team was finished their building year with a rec- ord of 3 -13 and the Freshmen ended on a 2 – 12 note. With a record of 10 – 10, the Varsity Girls Basketball team advanced to the District tournament and performed quite well, out scoring Notre Dame in the first round before losing to Douglas in a closely played second-round game. The JV Girls Basketball team fin- ished an impressive season with a 10 – 4 record, while the Freshmen ended with 5 – 9. The Co-op Boys Ice Hockey team finished at 8 – 10 – 2, just missing out on a post season berth. The Indoor Track and Field team competed at the Northbridge Field House and the boys were 4 – 3 and the girls 0 – 7. The Co-op wrestling team continues to improve, finishing second place in the Colonial Athletic League with a record of 9 – 9. Monty Tech students also had a chance to participate on Co-op Swimming and Girls Ice Hockey Teams, as we were unable to field these teams independently. The Girls Ice Hockey team had an impressive start to the program, by qualifying for the District tournament. The Varsity Baseball team had a very successful season, despite not playing any games at Monty Tech. They finished the season with a 14 – 7 record, winning the Colonial Athletic League small school Championship for the second straight year. The JV Baseball team finished 10 – 4, while the Freshmen team continued to provide build skills and talent for the program’s future. The Varsity Softball team had a great regular season as they finished at 17 – 3. The team lost to Blackstone Valley Tech 15 – 14 in the Semi - Finals of the State Vocational Tournament and lost to Quaboag with a score of 4 – 0 in the first round of the District tourna- ment. The JV Softball team, comprised primarily of freshmen also had an excellent season, finishing with a record of 12 – 3. The Boys and Girls Track and Field teams, with almost fifty students participating, both finished their seasons with 6 - 4 records. The Varsity Boys Lacrosse team had their best season ever as they finished with a record of 14 – 6 in the regular season, losing to Blackstone Valley Tech 14 – 12 in the semi- final round of the State Vocational Tournament. The team then outscored Blackstone Valley 12 – 8 in the first round of the MIAA tournament, only to lose to Grafton in the next round. The JV Boys Lacrosse team finished their building year with a record of 6 – 10. The Girls Lacrosse team became was the host team in a Co -Op with Sizer School and continued to improve as they finished 3–16, but third place in the Colonial Athletic League. The Varsity Boys Volleyball team was 13 – 7, qualifying for the MIAA tournament, but losing to Worcester Technical High School in the first round. Congratulations to the Outstanding Male and Female athletes for 2016 -2017, Travis Hull and Madison Rus- so. Dave Reid, Monty Tech’s long-time Athletic Director, completed his forty-fourth year as Varsity Softball coach, and was selected as the Section 1 Varsity Softball Coach of the Year. His overall record of 626 – 315 – 1 speaks to his tremendous contributions to the sport and sets him apart from other coaches in Section 1, which is includes all of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and New York. ===PAGE 136=== 136 Monty Tech School of Continuing Education The Monty Tech School of Continuing Education continues to update and add courses that empha- size a commitment to excellence by offering affordable, quality, and enjoyable educational experi- ences. For the Fall of 2016, Monty Tech offered 65 classes with 580 registrations, and during the Spring 2017 semester, there were 79 postgraduate and continuing studies courses, with 857 regis- trations. The program is on track to expand the number of workforce readiness classes that provide our stu- dents with industry -recognized credentials, increasing our small business partnerships, and the number and quality of personal enrichment classes - sewing, knitting, acrylic painting and sculpt- ing, to name a few. Catalog distribution has almost doubled, from 80,000 to 155,000 copies, and the relatively new online registration feature continues to add value to our students and instructors. Spring 2018 will see the program’s first Cosmetology courses come to fruition. This will provide our community members with a high -quality, affordable entry into a viable career pathway. Upon completion of the 14 -month program, students will have the opportunity to sit for the cosmetology licensing exam, and begin their work in the exciting cosmetology industry. The continued success and sustainability of an adult education program is based on hiring quality instructors and meeting the needs of the community. Our goal in the coming year includes increas- ing our adult education course offerings, with a concentration on career programs. Stay tuned for Pharmacy Technician, Welding Certification Prep, Auto Damage Appraiser and Apprenticeship opportunities at the Monty Tech School of Continuing Education. Practical Nursing Program The Practical Nursing Program is designed to prepare graduates to practice safely, ethically and in a caring manner for patients who are experiencing common variations in health status in diverse health care settings. This mission which is consistent with the philosophy and goals of the Monta- chusett Regional Vocational Technical School District, accomplishes the following:  Identifies a strong relationship between academic and vocational preparation  Stresses the importance of developing critical thinking skills to function safely, effec- tively, and productively in an ever-changing technical and diverse society  Supports the maintenance of a positive and caring learning and practice environment The above mission and philosophy were met by the Practical Nursing program by several different methods. On June 29, 2017, a graduating class of 38 students completed the Practical Nursing Program and entered the nursing profession. The class achieved an initial NCLEX pass rate of 76%, with 28 of the 38 graduates achieving 100% pass rate for the NCLEX -PN exam. Seven graduates are waiting to retake their NCLEX - PN exam, and two graduates have already taken the exam again, and passed. 78% of the 2017 graduates are currently employed in the health care profession throughout Mas- sachusetts, and many are working within the eighteen cities and towns of the Monty Tech school district as LPNs in various health care settings, ranging from long term care, sub -acute care to mental health facilities. 78% of the 2017 graduates are currently employed in the health care profession throughout Mas- sachusetts, and many are working within the eighteen cities and towns of the Monty Tech school district as LPNs in various health care settings, ranging from long term care, sub -acute care to mental health facilities. ===PAGE 137=== 137 The Monty Tech Practical Nursing Program continues to develop the “LPN to BSN Bridge” relation- ship with Fitchburg State University. Several 2017 graduates are pursuing seats in the LPN to BSN program at FSU and will be continuing their education to the Bachelors in Nursing. Many class appli- cants cited their attraction to Monty Tech as the opportunity to complete a ten -month accelerated pro- gram and then bridge to Fitchburg State University. Monty Tech Practical Nursing students are now completing patient scenarios in the Sim Lab on a weekly basis in Terms 2 and 3. The Faculty Sim team has implemented National League of Nursing (NLN) patient scenarios consistent with our curriculum frameworks, and have also utilized the Sim lab setting to instruct students in developing nursing skills that they may not be experiencing in the clinical setting. Instructors have successfully developed a pediatric patient scenario that is consistent with present student learning outcomes and the clinical pediatric setting. Similarly, instructors have implemented a scenario that deals with a mental health addiction client, so that our students are better prepared for the clinical experience at partnering institution AdCare Hospital in Worcester, MA. The class of 2017 performed a community service project adopting a Monty Tech family in need re- ferred by Student Support Services. The nursing students purchased holiday gifts and food, consistent with the family’s needs and requests. The Practical Nursing Program Faculty spent the summer of 2017 reviewing the revised 2017 NCLEX -PN Detailed Test Plan, and the program’s student outcomes, to assure alignment and compliance with our curriculum frameworks and content. The annual review process is an important component of the program, ensuring the Monty Tech Practical Nursing Program presents students with rigorous content, aligned with industry standards, so that our graduates are prepared to succeed not only on the licensing exam, but also in their chosen nursing career pathway. With an eye toward the program’s future, fifty -one applicants were accepted to the Class of 2018, and forty students enrolled and will continue in the tradition of high -quality practical nursing preparation. Looking Ahead While the Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School District educational community is cer- tainly proud of the achievements of our talented students, faculty, and staff, we continue to have an eye toward the future, always committed to improving our vocational and academic programming, strengthening key partnerships, and maintaining facilities that contribute to student success and achievement. As we look ahead, there are a number of programs and initiatives that we expect will have a positive impact on our school and students for years to come. Expand science offerings to include new biomedical courses : In 2016-2017 the school received a $99,000 grant from the Massachusetts Life Science Center, which allowed us to purchase new instruc- tional materials and equipment, provide the required, high quality professional development needed to teach new coursework, and renovate an existing science laboratory to replicate biomedical industry standards. Dylan Hager, a longtime science instructor at Monty Tech traveled to University of San Diego July of 2017, and will return July of 2018, to complete training in two Project Lead the Way courses, Principles of Biomedical Science and Human Body Systems. These courses, which will be available to students Fall 2018, are expected to engage students in a vari- ety of hands-on learning opportunities in a newly renovated laboratory environment that replicates industry standards. Students will be trained in the safe and effective use of the same tools that profes- sionals in hospitals and laboratories are currently using and will work together to find solutions to real -world problems by analyzing medical histories, reading and interpreting autopsy reports, and under- standing basic biology and human physiology. ===PAGE 138=== 138 Expand vocational-technical programs to include new, Chapter 74 -approved, Veterinary Science program: While construction and fundraising efforts for the school’s new program have been un- derway for almost two years, to effectively bring a new program to a Massachusetts vocational - technical school, a comprehensive application and supporting documents must be accepted by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. During the 2017 -2018 school year, school officials will complete the application, finalize all requirements outlined in the application, and anticipate being granted approval for the new secondary -level program titled Animal Science. This approval is given pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 74 and the Vocational Technical Education Regulations 603 CMR 4.00, and will enable all interested Freshman to ex- plore the new program. A Freshman class (class size of twenty -two students) will be accepted into the program January 2018. Expand post-secondary and continuing education opportunities: As you know, Montachusett Re- gional Vocational Technical School is home to a very popular evening program that includes a postsecondary Practical Nursing program, Plumbing and Electrical apprenticeship programs, and continuing education courses that range from healthcare to advanced manufacturing to cake deco- rating. While we are proud of our current evening programs, our goal for the 2017 -2018 school year is to expand programs to include an entirely electronic registration and payment process, an updated web presence, increased enrollment, and a minimum of three new workforce develop- ment programs that result in an industry recognized credential or certification. Catalogs highlight- ing each new course will be mailed to more than 180,000 households bi - annually, in August and January. Redesign the school’s website and expand marketing efforts: A Monty Tech high school experi- ence is an educational pathway students must choose, and to ensure that every interested student in our sending district has access to information needed to make sound decisions regarding his/her high school experience, it is imperative that the school’s marketing efforts are expanded to in- clude a newly designed website, with descriptions of each vocational shop, academic programs, and admissions criteria. In addition, expanding our marketing efforts to include a social media presence that is current and engaging is a top priority. During the 2017 -2018 school year, school officials anticipate launching a new school website, adding updated content to our Facebook page on a regular basis, and launching a school/district Twitter account. ===PAGE 139=== 139 The Monty Tech School Committee The Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical Scho ol District Committee is comprised of twenty -two dedicated individuals, whose expertise proves invaluable in advising the district’s operations, policies, and procedures. Our students continue to benefit from the broad scope of their experiences and varyi ng perspectives, and we are thankful to the following members of the 2016 -2017 School Committee for their outstanding service. Barbara Reynolds, Lunenburg Chair Brian J. Walker, Fitchburg Vice Chair Diane Swenson, Ashburnham Peter Capone, Ashby Toni L. Phillips, Athol Whitney Marshall, Barre Claudia Holbert, Fitchburg Dr. Ronald Tourigny, Fitchburg Melanie Weeks, Fitchburg Eric D. Commodore, Gardner James S. Boone, Gardner Vacant Seat, Harvard James Cournoyer, Holden Kathleen Airoldi, Hubbardston Edward Simms, Petersham Eric Olson, Phillipston John P. Mollica, Princeton Mary C. Barclay, Royalston Dr. Kenneth I.H. Williams, Sterling James M. Gilbert, Templeton Ross Barber, Westminster Burton E. Gould, Jr./ Austin Cyganiewicz, Winchendon Terri Hillman, Gardner Secretary Norman J. LeBlanc District Treasurer ===PAGE 140=== 140 ===PAGE 141=== 141 FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUDGET SUMMARY FINAL APPROVED APPROVED FY'2017 FY'2018 DIFF Net School Spending 22,997,641 23,339,672 342,031 Transportation & Above NSS 1,837,158 2,029,745 192,587 Capital Budget ~ Equipment 290,000 290,000 0 Vehicles 45,000 35,000 (10,000) BONDS (Principal & Interest) 1,204,669 1,201,263 (3,406) Total Budget $26,374,468 $26,895,680 $521,212 Less Revenues: Estimated Ch. 70 13,920,325 14,144,811 224,486 (1) FY 18 REQUIRED MINIMUM CONTRIBUTION $9,077,316 $9,194,861 $117,545 Transportation & Other Operating Budget $1,837,158 $2,029,745 $192,587 Less: Estimated Transportation Aid 1,090,000 1,232,580 142,580 Excess & Deficiency 0 118,500 118,500 (2) NET TRANSPORTATION & OTHER OPERATING $747,158 $678,665 ($68,493) Capital Budget ~ (Equipment & Vehicles) $335,000 $325,000 ($10,000) Less: Excess & Deficiency 295,000 137,500 (157,500) (3) NET CAPITAL ASSESSMENT $40,000 $187,500 $147,500 BONDS $1,204,669 $1,201,263 ($3,406) Less: School Building Authority Aid 948,213 948,213 0 (4) NET BONDS $256,456 $253,050 ($3,406) TOTAL ASSESSMENT (All Budgets) $10,120,930 $10,314,076 $193,146 ===PAGE 142=== 142 General Fund- Income and Expense Summary General Fund Income Received 13-14 Received 14-15 Received 15-16 Received 16-17 Proposed 17-18 Change (Decrease) % Change State Aid Chapter 70 13,764,000 13,800,675 13,837,825 13,920,325 14,144,811 224,486 1.61% Transportation Reimbursement 815,343 1,065,340 1,197,975 1,331,125 1,232,580 (98,545) -7.40% School Building Authority Aid 948,213 948,213 948,213 948,213 948,213 0 0.00% Local Receipts Community Assessments 8,682,724 9,441,464 10,039,328 10,120,930 10,314,076 193,146 1.91% Interest Income 11,541 10,696 18,220 39,725 0 (39,725) 0.00% Miscellaneous Receipts 629,815 121,214 59,196 145,590 0 (145,590) 0.00% Appropriation from E&D 350,000 480,000 500,000 295,000 256,000 (39,000) -13.22% Fund Transfers 250,000 0 0 0 0 0 0.00% Total General Fund Income $25,451,635 $25,867,602 $26,600,757 $26,800,908 $26,895,680 $94,772 0.35% General O&M Expenses Expended 13-14 Expended 14-15 Expended 15-16 Expended 16-17 Proposed 17-18 Change (Decrease) % Change District Leadership 964,228 978,813 899,065 900,557 943,661 43,104 4.79% Instruction 12,673,632 13,000,254 13,650,061 13,588,046 13,763,204 175,158 1.29% Student Services 2,424,489 2,669,694 2,724,344 2,810,455 2,896,228 85,773 3.05% Operations & Maintenance 2,897,024 3,144,022 3,142,047 3,183,704 3,106,815 (76,889) -2.42% Fixed Charges 4,055,703 4,041,062 3,948,530 3,976,770 4,341,409 364,639 9.17% Fixed Assets 315,000 223,688 293,050 357,679 325,000 (32,679) -9.14% Tuition 242,000 280,442 363,088 343,079 318,100 (24,979) -7.28% Total Expenses $23,572,076 $24,337,975 $25,020,185 $25,160,290 $25,694,417 $534,127 2.12% Debt Service Expended 13-14 Expended 14-15 Expended 15-16 Expended 16-17 Proposed 17-18 Change (Decrease) % Change Principal 923,000 957,000 994,000 1,030,000 1,068,000 38,000 3.69% Interest 290,204 253,099 214,628 174,669 133,263 (41,406) -23.71% Total Expense $1,213,204 $1,210,099 $1,208,628 $1,204,669 $1,201,263 ($3,406) -0.28% . Total General Fund Expenses $24,785,280 $25,548,074 $26,228,813 $26,364,958 $26,895,680 $530,722 2.01% 13-14 14-15 15-16 16-17 17-18 Change (Decrease) Change (Decrease) Foundation Enrollment 1,453 1,467 1,486 1,500 1,496 (4) -0.27% ===PAGE 143=== 143 ===PAGE 144=== 144 ===PAGE 145=== 145 STUDENT ENROLLMENT AND SCHOOL ATTENDING CHILDREN COMPARISONS FOUNDATION ENROLLMENT SCHOOL ATTENDING CHILDREN (GR. 1-12 (Basis for Operational Apportionment) (Basis for Capital Apportionment) COMMUNITIES 10-01-15** 10-01-16** DIFF 10-01-15** 10-01-16** DIFF ASHBURNHAM 58 58 0 1,066 1,036 (30) ASHBY 37 34 (3) 464 443 (21) ATHOL 85 86 1 1,570 1,504 (66) BARRE 37 42 5 826 816 (10) FITCHBURG 418 398 (20) 5,966 6,156 190 GARDNER 153 163 10 2,619 2,581 (38) HARVARD 6 8 2 1,033 1,011 (22) HOLDEN 65 73 8 3,117 3,059 (58) HUBBARDSTON 71 75 4 628 629 1 LUNENBURG 91 92 1 1,704 1,645 (59) PETERSHAM 4 2 (2) 124 107 (17) PHILLIPSTON 19 26 7 213 203 (10) PRINCETON 23 20 (3) 486 556 70 ROYALSTON 19 15 (4) 126 137 11 STERLING 65 68 3 1,205 1,194 (11) TEMPLETON 112 97 (15) 1,049 964 (85) WESTMINSTER 82 74 (8) 1,172 1,178 6 WINCHENDON 155 165 10 1,518 1,492 (26) TOTAL IN DISTRICT 1,500 1,496 (4) 24,886 24,711 (175) TOTAL OUT-OF-DISTRIC 20 13 (7) TOTAL ENROLLMENT 1,520 1,509 (11) * Enrollment figures used for 2016-2017 Assessment ** Enrollment figures used for 2017-2018 Assessment ===PAGE 146=== 146 DETERMINATION OF ASSESSMENT RATIOS Each Community's assessment is made up of four parts: ~ Required Minimum Contribution (set by the State) ~ Transportation & Other Operating Expenses above Minimum Net School Spending ~ Capital Outlay ~ Bonds (assessed based upon the Capital apportionment) TRANSPORTATION & OTHER OPERATING BUDGET - (determined by each Communities enrollment, October 1, 2017) Formula: The number of students from each member community enrolled at Montachusett R egional Vocational Technical School divided by total Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School Day school enrollment of member communities on October 1, 2017 equals the operating ratio. Example: Fitchburg students enrolled at Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School on October 1, 2017 = 398. Total Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School enrollment of 18 member communities on October 1, 2014 = 1,496. Therefore, ratio is 398 divided by 1,496. 398 1496 = 0.2660 = 26.60% CAPITAL BUDGET - (determined by each Communities school attending children, grades 1 - 12, October 1, 2017) Formula: The number of students from each member community enrolled in Grades 1 through 12 divided by the total number of students enrolled in Grades 1 through 12 of 18 member communities equals the capital assessment ratio. Example: Holden students enrolled grades 1 through 12 on October 1, 2017 = 2,672. Total enrollment of 18 member communities in Grades 1 through 12 on October 1, 2014 = 24,147. Therefore, ratio is 2,672 divided by 24,147. 3059 24711 = 0.1238 = 12.38% ===PAGE 147=== 147 ===PAGE 148=== 148 ===PAGE 149=== 149 ASSESSMENT HISTORY 1998-2017 SCHOOL YEAR ASHBY BARRE FITCHBURG GARDNER HARVARD HUBBARDSTON LUNENBURG ROYALSTON STERLING WINCHENDON ASHBURNHAM ATHOL PETERSHAM PHILLIPSTON PRINCETON TEMPLETON WESTMINSTER HOLDEN TOTAL % CHANGE 2017-2018 307,365 306,124 1,874,921 909,345 112,453 665,027 876,381 86,641 853,782 940,963 449,794 271,250 27,793 213,481 277,734 635,178 745,577 760,267 10,314,076 1.91% 2016-2017 333,265 253,847 1,967,086 825,333 93,020 609,993 890,058 98,950 783,665 870,874 441,942 252,544 53,567 167,196 310,521 708,682 792,925 667,463 10,120,930 0.81% 2015-2016 358,061 268,843 1,974,155 831,444 121,504 513,838 799,478 114,157 765,868 872,421 462,389 262,014 64,094 171,666 296,394 611,466 773,556 777,978 10,039,328 6.33% 2014-2015 389,951 301,887 1,742,968 818,615 98,949 471,062 760,058 115,473 677,868 779,975 442,182 237,738 56,509 182,534 289,698 582,502 754,280 739,215 9,441,464 8.74% 2013-2014 327,562 281,949 1,746,284 814,778 75,069 418,737 708,561 103,562 646,236 666,218 444,495 262,246 86,691 135,757 181,770 601,056 602,904 578,847 8,682,724 7.68% 2012-2013 318,059 262,502 1,658,610 868,080 76,807 350,635 680,908 73,917 596,476 556,784 380,964 222,442 76,170 137,227 201,079 530,714 528,202 543,688 8,063,263 8.89% 2011-2012 316,895 222,813 1,593,589 766,225 78,202 309,380 628,573 67,452 564,643 518,250 329,892 219,794 52,367 149,003 185,190 477,136 460,263 465,097 7,404,765 1.37% 2010-2011 289,032 237,666 1,660,910 690,540 87,382 287,584 633,124 55,301 538,144 523,310 331,566 253,764 57,954 115,453 212,129 419,760 434,778 476,564 7,304,961 0.62% 2009-2010 317,744 223,362 1,666,432 666,754 65,117 259,396 637,977 51,116 493,214 596,133 327,607 248,829 41,901 125,753 209,986 330,692 429,081 568,981 7,260,073 -1.32% 2008-2009 308,178 165,655 1,871,885 674,258 75,060 257,453 565,210 56,499 585,414 713,269 387,776 169,675 32,796 109,182 211,475 278,545 440,879 454,175 7,357,381 3.64% 2007-2008 270,524 167,198 1,784,284 598,963 66,443 186,799 638,471 53,493 603,589 686,201 377,261 148,626 24,566 89,834 190,563 262,304 463,911 486,275 7,099,305 4.92% 2006-2007 308,649 135,242 1,647,516 564,373 64,765 186,193 584,719 54,663 559,688 632,395 403,929 165,359 66,406 91,431 209,730 221,161 420,551 449,347 6,766,117 5.97% 2005-2006 330,323 101,024 1,645,915 547,285 44,192 193,106 516,748 54,362 433,867 465,829 421,346 212,842 71,948 80,842 230,218 195,125 397,951 442,024 6,384,946 12.59% 2004-2005 357,691 95,095 1,561,381 493,573 33,636 178,734 401,764 34,339 314,342 335,693 397,917 220,926 62,933 59,817 248,116 136,113 340,733 398,316 5,671,121 2.94% 2003-2004 386,384 92,354 1,686,545 370,495 41,130 199,657 312,615 42,430 282,200 321,706 395,704 274,357 43,913 50,294 261,677 126,295 289,840 331,569 5,509,165 -3.24% 2002-2003 376,635 100,955 1,719,938 544,752 46,849 158,522 383,455 37,116 224,689 291,616 417,395 273,460 60,430 45,907 253,975 136,576 316,201 304,973 5,693,443 8.29% 2001-2002 385,113 99,492 1,704,005 370,880 51,159 164,461 313,448 39,310 209,102 292,231 384,523 257,173 41,224 42,231 255,678 136,126 245,384 266,131 5,257,671 6.34% 2000-2001 363,864 129,315 1,985,269 332,113 58,837 156,374 308,812 55,286 260,200 344,777 263,997 163,207 20,567 42,449 158,647 35,582 145,938 118,762 4,943,995 11.47% 1999-2000 304,263 147,467 1,972,348 425,607 55,426 119,362 218,679 33,672 57,243 231,231 182,473 189,616 16,330 84,107 129,092 121,535 146,997 4,435,447 4.77% 1998-1999 283,027 98,468 2,091,495 325,285 280 89,569 128,491 17,524 63,726 253,237 213,456 184,600 27,833 115,281 111,896 65,897 163,460 4,233,525 ===PAGE 150=== 150 ===PAGE 151=== 151 TOWN CLERK ===PAGE 152=== 152 VITAL RECORDS REPORT: AT THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE REGISTRY OF VITAL RECORDS AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE AND FOR THE SAFETY AND SECURITY OF THE RESIDENTS OF TOWN, NAMES OF INDIVIDUALS HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED AND INSTEAD THE NUMBER OF OCCURRENCES OF EACH BIRTH, MARRIAGE AND DEATH ARE TOTALED FOR THE YEAR. DURING 2017 THE TOWN CLERK RECORDED THE FOLLOWING: BIRTH – 99 DEATHS – 102 MARRIAGES - 31 ===PAGE 153=== 153 TOWN MEETING EXCERPTS ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 6, 2017 The Annual Town Meeting was called to order at 9:04 A.M. in the Lunenburg Middle/High School Auditorium. A quorum was declared present and the warrant noted as being properly served. We pledged allegiance; the Moderator thanked those residents serving on town boards and noted that more volunteers were needed to fill vacancies. Mr. Toale thanked Mr. Alonzo for his years of service. The Moderator then went over the grounds rules, etc. ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to hear and/or accept the regular written reports of the Town Officers and Committees; or take any other action relative thereto. (Submitted by Board of Selectmen) Board of Selectmen recommends approval. Finance Committee reports no direct financial impact. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY ARTICLE 2 . To see if the Town will vote to authorize revolving funds for the Fire Department, Conservation Commission, the School Committee, the Library, and the Council on Aging pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ for the fiscal year be ginning July 1, 2017; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends approval . VOTED UNANIMOUSLY Revolving Fund Department, Board, Committee, Agency or Officer Authorized to Spend from Fund Revenue Source Program or Activity Expenses Payable from Fund FY18 Spending Limit Ambulance Billing Fire Department 5% of Ambulance services and 100% of Advanced Life Support Services Payments to Third Party Billing Company and ALS companies $100,000 Timber Rights Conservation Commission Proceeds of Timber Rights Acquisition/Improvement of Conservation Land and associated costs $10,000 School Custodial Special Details School Committee Charges/Fees for Outside Details Payment of Special Details for Outside Functions $13,000 Green Thumb School Committee Sales of Items from Green Thumb Program Expenses related to the Operation of the Green Thumb Program $5,000 Library Revolving Library Trustees Library Fines, Penalties, Donations, and Bequests Purchase of Library and Information Materials, Document Information, and Electronic Data Delivery $12,000 Council on Aging/MART Revolving Council on Aging/COA Director MART Program Reimbursements and User Fees Dispatch, Operation, Maintenance, and Record Keeping of Elderly Transportation Program $45,000 ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to authorize in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, §53E ½ the Storm Water Task Force Revolving Fund, such fund to be credited with the proceeds of the sale of rain barrels and composting bins; funds in the account to be expended for the acquisition of additional rain barrels and composting bins; the Storm Water Task Force may expend such funds without further appropriation; expenditures from the revolving fund may not exceed $5,000 per year without the approval of the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee; or take any other action relative thereto. (Submitted ===PAGE 154=== 154 by the Storm Water Task Force) Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends approval. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to authorize in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, §53E ½ the Storm Water Task Force Revolving Fund, such fund to be credited with the proceeds of the sale of rain barrels and composting bins; funds in the account to be expended for the acquisition of additional rain barrels and composting bins; the Storm Water Task Force may expend such funds without further appropriation; expenditures from the revolving fund may not exceed $5,000 per year without the approval of the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee. ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to authorize in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, §53E ½ Electrical, Gas and Plumbing Inspector Revolving Account, such fund to be credited with 82.5% of the fees collected from wiring inspections and 80% of the fees collected from plumbing and gas inspections and expended by the Building Department without further appropriation for the sole purpose of payment of all charges and fees related to the electrical, plumbing, and gas inspection fees; expenditures from the revolving fund may not exceed $46,000 per year without the approval of the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee; or take any other action relative thereto. (Submitted by the Town Manager) Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends approval. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to authorize in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, §53E ½ Electrical, Gas and Plumbing Inspector Revolving Account, such fund to be credited with 82.5% of the fees collected from wiring inspections and 80% of the fees collected from plumbing and gas inspections and expended by the Building Department without further appropriation for the sole purpose of payment of all charges and fees related to the electrical, plumbing, and gas inspection fees; expenditures from the revolving fund may not exceed $46,000 per year without the approval of the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds, a sum of money for payment of prior year expenses; or take any other action relative thereto. (Submitted by the Town Accountant) Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends approval. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to transfer from Free Cash the sum of $21,410.96 for payment of prior year expenses. ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, or transfer from available funds, all sums of money necessary to amend the amounts voted for the Town’s FY 2017 Budget, under Article 15 of the May 7, 2016 Annual Town Meeting; Article 1 of the August 22, 2016 Special Town Meeting and Article 1 of the November 28, 2016 Special Town Meeting; or take any other action relative thereto. (Submitted by the Town Manager) Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends approval. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to transfer from Line 6/Health Insurance, the sum of $31,100; transfer from Line 13/Reserve Fund, the sum of $98,000; transfer from Line 14/Unemployment Expense, the sum of $8,000; transfer from Line 17/Annual Audit, the sum of $1,750.00; transfer from Line 21/Town Manager Salary, the sum of $7,000; and from Line 75/Veteran’s Benefits, the sum of $45,000; and to transfer to Line 3/Interest Temporary Loans, the sum of $150, and to Line 49/Wiring Inspector, the sum of $11,000; and to Line 53/Animal Control, the sum of $10,600; and to Line 70/Snow Removal, the sum of $166,000; and to Line 74/Council on Aging, the sum of $3,100; to amend the amounts voted under Article 15 of the May 7, 2016 Annual Town Meeting, Article 1 of the August 22, 2016 Special Town Meeting and Article 1 of the November 28, 2016 Special Town Meeting. ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds a sum of money for the FY 2018 Capital Plan, as appearing in the Capital Planning Committee Report, or take any action relative thereto. (Submitted by the Capital Planning Committee) Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends approval. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to raise and appropriate the sum of $343,298.31; and transfer from Free Cash the sum of $290,018.69 for a total ===PAGE 155=== 155 appropriation of $633,317.00 to fund the FY18 Capital Plan, as appearing in the Capital Planning Report. ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, a sum of money to defray the charges and expenses of the Town for FY 2018 and to fix the salaries and compensa- tion of all elected officials of the Town and any other items included in the budget of the Town Manager; or take any other action thereto. (Submitted by Town Manager) Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommends approval. VOTED to raise and appropriate $34,644,814.46, transfer $10,868.00 from Septic Receipts Reserved for Appropriation, transfer $911,971.24 from the Sewer En- terprise Fund, transfer $59,959.00 from the Reserve for MSBA Debt, and transfer $62,781.00 from Water Betterment Revenue to defray the charges and expenses of the Town for Fiscal Year 2018 of $35,690,393.70, and to fix the salaries and compensation of all elected officials of the Town and any other items included in the budget of the Town Manager as follows: ===PAGE 156=== 156 ===PAGE 157=== 157 ===PAGE 158=== 158 ===PAGE 159=== 159 ===PAGE 160=== 160 ===PAGE 161=== 161 ===PAGE 162=== 162 ===PAGE 163=== 163 ===PAGE 164=== 164 ===PAGE 165=== 165 ===PAGE 166=== 166 ===PAGE 167=== 167 ===PAGE 168=== 168 FY’18 OMNIBUS BUDGET: LINE # ACCOUNT FY18 Maturing Debt & Interest 1 Principal-Loans $ 3,102,790.88 2 Interest –Loans $ 1,686,358.68 3 Interest-Temporary Loans $ - 3A Administrative Fees-Loans $ 7,708.68 3B Bond Issuance Costs $ - Total Maturing Debt $ 4,796,858.24 Unclassified 4 Liability Insurance $ 232,384.65 5 Workers Compensation $ 126,527.50 6 Group Health Insurance $ 2,071,625.52 7 Group Life Insurance $ 15,000.00 8 Physicals $ 3,500.00 9 Print Town Reports $ 12,000.00 10 Mont Reg Plan Assess $ 3,359.30 11 Historical Commission $ 3,000.00 12 Band Concerts $ 4,200.00 13 Reserve Fund $ 75,000.00 13A Salary Reserve Fund $ 93,999.00 14 Unemployment Expense $ 10,000.00 14A Unempl. Exp.-Stab Fund $ - 15 Medicare Town's Share $ 260,700.00 Total Gen Gov Unclass $ 2,911,295.97 General Government 16 Finance Comm Expense $ 800.00 17 Annual Town Audit $ 37,000.00 18 Charter Review Comm $ - 19 Selectmen's Admin $ 52,672.36 20 Selectmen Salaries $ 500.00 21 Town Manager Salary $ 123,000.00 22 Town Manager Expense $ 5,500.00 23 Town Accountant $ 179,588.34 24 Treasurer's Administration $ 73,244.90 25 Banking Charges $ 1,000.00 26 Tax Collector's Admin $ 90,253.02 27 Assessor's Salaries $ - 28 Assessor's Administration $ 174,391.00 29 Technology Director $ 185,447.86 30 Legal Expenses $ 110,000.00 31 Town Clerk Salary $ 48,461.00 32 Town Clerk's Admin $ 33,991.40 33 Elections $ 7,380.00 34 Registration & Census $ 12,800.00 35 Planning Board $ 146,013.14 36 Zoning Board of Appeals $ 3,975.00 37 Conservation Commission $ 50,320.96 Total General Gov $ 1,336,338.98 Central Purchasing 38 Central Purchasing $ 55,303.00 Total Central Purchasing $ 55,303.00 Protection 39 Police Department $ 1,543,198.75 40 Police Lock Up $ 80,060.00 41 Injury Leave $ 5,623.00 42 Police/Fire Med Expenses $ 5,000.00 Subtotal Police $ 1,4633,881.75 43 Fire Department $ 827,122.09 43A Capital – Fire Dept. $ 18,500.00 44 Fire Hydrant Expense $ 15,000.00 45 Radio Equipment Mtc. $ 10,000.00 Subtotal Fire Dept. $ 870,622.09 46 Radio Watch $ 255,718.71 Subtotal Radio Watch $ 255,718.71 47 Emergency Management $ 6,500.00 48 Sealer of Weights & Meas. $ 4,300.00 49 Wiring Inspector $ - 50 Building Inspector $ 130,469.80 51 Municipal Hearing Officer $ - 52 Plumbing/Gas Inspector $ - 53 Animal Control $ 40,000.00 Subtotal Other Protection $ 181,269.80 Total Protection $ 2,941,492.35 Health & Sanitation 54 General Health Expense $ 33,883.00 55 Nashoba Board of Health $ 24,707.95 56 Nashoba Nursing $ 11,275.49 57 Mental Health $ - 58 Animal Inspector Salary $ 1,000.00 Total Health & Sanitation $ 70,866.95 Department Public Works 59 Highway Labor $ 472,606.02 60 Highway OT $ 6,787.06 61 Genl HwyMtc $ 462,500.00 61A Capital - General Highway $ - 62 Town Highway Garage $ 1,040.00 63 Traffic Signs & Devices $ 28,253.00 64 Vehicle Mtc - Highway $ 73,480.00 65 Vehicle Mtc. – Police $ 76,025.00 66 Vehicle Mtc. – Fire $ 45,739.82 ===PAGE 169=== 169 67 Park Department $ 71,348.00 68 Cemetery Department $ 50,927.44 69 Tree Removal $ 24,745.04 70 Snow Removal Expense $ 275,720.00 Total DPW $ 1,589,171.38 Facilities and Buildings 71 Facilities and Grounds $ 371,941.09 72 Public Buildings $ 243,553.10 72A Additional Utilities, Library $ - Total Facilities & Buildings $ 615,494.19 Solid Waste/Recycling 73 Recycling Program $ 153,230.00 Total Solid Waste/Recycle $ 153,230.00 Public Assistance 74 Council on Aging $ 134,024.78 Subtotal C.O.A. $ 134,024.78 75 Veterans’ Benefits $ 99,275.00 76 Veteran's Administration $ 5,250.00 77 Registrar of Vets' Graves $ 500.00 78 Memorial Day $ 750.00 Subtotal Veterans $ 105,775.00 Total Assistance $ 239,799.78 Schools 79 School Department $ 19,602,049.00 79A UnemSch-Stab/Free Cash $ - 79B Curriculum Update $ 119,257.00 80 Monty Tech Assessment $ 877,527.00 81 Vehicle Mtc - School $ - Total Schools $ 20,598,833.00 Library 82 Lunenburg Public Library $ 381,709.86 Total Public Library $ 381,709.00 Total Omnibus $ 35,690,393.70 ===PAGE 170=== 170 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING - November 28, 2017 The Special Town Meeting was called to order in the Lunenburg Middle/High School Auditorium at 7:02 P.M. by the Moderator and he declared that a quorum was present and that the warrant was properly posted. We pledged allegiance to the flag and the Moderator reminded everyone of the rules of procedure. ARTICLE 1. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, all sums of money necessary to amend the amounts voted for the Town’s FY 2018 Budget, under Article 8 of the May 6, 2017 Town Meeting; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommend approval. Voted (2/3rds declared) with amendment to raise and appropriate the sum of $199,972. as follows: transfer to Line 3, Interest-Temporary Loans for $27,250; transfer to Special Stabilization Fund , the sum of $35,000; transfer to Line 71, Facilities and Grounds, the sum of $137,722; to amend the amounts voted under Article 8 of the May 6, 2017 Annual Town Meeting. ARTICLE 2. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, a sum of money to fund the first year of the FY 18, FY 19 and FY 20 Lunenburg Professional Firefighters PFFM, Local 4358A Collective Bargaining Agreement dated July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020; or take any action relative thereto. (Submitted By Town Manager) Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommend approval. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to transfer from Article 8 of the 5/6/17 Annual Town Meeting – Line 13A/Salary Reserve Fund, the sum of $13,884.22; to fund the first year of the FY 18, FY 19 and FY 20 Lunenburg Professional Firefighters PFFM, Local 4358A Collective Bargaining Agreement dated July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020. ARTICLE 3. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, a sum of money to fund the first year of the FY18, FY19 & FY20 Collective Bargaining Agreement dated July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020 with AFSCME, Council 93, Municipal Employees Union; or take any other action relative thereto (Submitted By Town Manager) Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommend approval. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to transfer from Article 8 of the 5/6/17 Annual Town Meeting – Line 13A/Salary Reserve Fund, the sum of $13,746.45; to fund the first year of the FY18-FY20 Municipal Employees AFSCME, Council 93 Collective Bargaining Agreement dated July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2020. ARTICLE 4. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, the sum of money to fund architectural and engineering services for the conceptual design and construction cost estimates for the construction of municipal offices at the T.C. Passios Building; or take any other action relative thereto. (Submitted by Board of Selectmen) Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommend approval. VOTED to transfer the unexpended balance of $10,000 from Article 10 of the May 7, 2016 Annual Town Meeting to fund a market analysis of the municipal buildings to fund architectural and engineering services for the conceptual design and construction cost estimate for the construction of municipal offices at the T.C. Passios Building. ARTICLE 5. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, a sum of money in the amount of $25,000 to supplement the amount voted under Article 7 of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting on May 6, 2017 under the Capital Planning Report which provided $12,000 to be used for the Playground Project at Wallis Park; or take any other action relative thereto. (Citizens Petition) Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommend approval. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to appropriate from free cash $25,000 to supplement the amount voted under Article 7 of the 2017 Annual Town Meeting on May 6, 2017 under the Capital Planning Report which provided $12,000 to be used for the Playground Project at Wallis Park. ARTICLE 6. To see if the Town will vote to authorize in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, §53E½, a revolving fund for the deposit of proceeds from a technology fee for the purpose of payment of software fees, software upgrades, and equipment related to electronic permitting. Charges and money received in connection with this program are to be deposited in said revolving fund and expended by the Town Manager, IT Director, and Land Use Director without further appropriation. Said revolving account expenditures shall not exceed $30,000 per year without the approval of the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee; or take any other action relative thereto. (Submitted by Town Manager) ===PAGE 171=== 171 Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee will make a recommend approval. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to authorize in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 44, §53E½, a revolving fund for the deposit of proceeds from a technology fee for the purpose of payment of software fees, software upgrades, and equipment related to electronic permitting. Charges and money received in connection with this program are to be deposited in said revolving fund and expended by the Town Manager, IT Director, and Land Use Director without further appropriation. Said revolving account expenditures shall not exceed $30,000 per year without the approval of the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee. ARTICLE 7. To see if the Town will vote to accept the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40, § 3, which leaves any balance remaining in a revolving fund established for the rental or lease of a municipal building or property in the revolving fund and allows the expenditures of the fund for the upkeep and maintenance of said facility; or take any other action relative thereto. (Submitted by Town Accountant) Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommend approval. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to accept the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40, § 3, which leaves any balance remaining in a revolving fund established for the rental or lease of a municipal building or property in the revolving fund and allows the expenditures of the fund for the upkeep and maintenance of said facility. ARTICLE 8. To see if the Town will vote to establish a revolving fund for the deposit of proceeds from the rental and lease of the artificial turf field located at 1079 Massachusetts Avenue starting in fiscal year 2018, which began on July 1, 2017; or take any other action relative thereto. (Submitted by the Town Accountant) Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommend approval. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to establish a revolving fund for the deposit of proceeds from the rental and lease of the artificial turf field located at 1079 Massachusetts Avenue starting in fiscal year 2018, which began on July 1, 2017. ARTICLE 9 . To see if the Town will vote to establish a revolving fund for the deposit of proceeds from the rental and lease of the T.C. Passios Building located at 1025 Massachusetts Avenue and the Brooks House located at 1033 Massachusetts Avenue starting in fiscal year 2018, which began on July 1, 2017; or take any other action relative thereto. (Submitted by Town Accountant) Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommend approval. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to establish a revolving fund for the deposit of proceeds from the rental and lease of the T.C. Passios Building located at 1025 Massachusetts Avenue and the Brooks House located at 1033 Massachusetts Avenue starting in fiscal year 2018, which began on July 1, 2017. ARTICLE 10. To see if the Town will vote to accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure to property known as and numbered 842 Chase Road, more specifically identified in the Assessor’s records at Map 13, Parcel 013-0001, such property to be held in the care, custody and control of the Conservation Commission for conservation purposes, and to thereby treat as having been paid real estate taxes and other municipal charges and liens on said property, all in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 60, § 77C; or take any action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommend approval. VOTED to accept a deed in lieu of foreclosure to property known as and numbered 842 Chase Road, more specifically identified in the Assessor’s records at Map 13, Parcel 013-0001, such property to be held in the care, custody and control of the Conservation Commission for conservation purposes, and to thereby treat as having been paid real estate taxes and other municipal charges and liens on said property, all in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 60, § 77C. ARTICLE 11. To see if the Town will vote to place a moratorium of no less than ten years on the sale of the land and/or buildings situated thereon known as the Ritter Memorial Building located at 960 Massachusetts Avenue, shown on Assessor’s Map 071, Lot 074; the land and/or buildings situated thereon known as the old Primary School Building located at 30 School Street, shown on Assessor’s Map 071, Lot 076; the land and/or buildings situated thereon known as Town Hall located at 17 Main Street, shown on Assessor’s Map 060, Lot 005; the land and/or buildings situated thereon known as the Brooks House located at 1033 Massachusetts Avenue, shown on Assessor’s Map 060, Lot 055; and the land and/or buildings situated thereon known as T.C. Passios School located at 1025 Massachusetts Avenue, Assessor’s Map 060, Lot 055; or take any other action relative thereto. (Citizens Petition) Board of Selectmen recommend disapproval, Finance Committee no direct impact) Article 11 was DEFEATED. ARTICLE 12. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease agreement with a telecommunications company for the lease of space at the Town Hall, for a term of ten (10) years, with three (3), five (5) year extensions on such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen deem in the best interest of the Town; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take all actions necessary to administer and implement such agreement; or take any action relative thereto. (Submitted By Town Manager) Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee recommend approval. ===PAGE 172=== 172 VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to authorize the Board of Selectmen to enter into a lease agreement with a telecommunications company for the lease of space at the Town Hall, for a term of ten (10) years, with three (3), five (5) year extensions on such terms and conditions as the Board of Selectmen deem in the best interest of the Town; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take all actions necessary to administer and implement such agreement. ARTICLE 13. To see if the Town will vote to amend Article XV of the Town’s Bylaw entitled “Salary Administration Plan” of the Town of Lunenburg as follows: the position of Beach Director be added and assigned to Grade 7; the position of Lifeguard be added and assigned to Grade 1; the position of Local Inspector be added and assigned to Grade 10; or take any other action relative thereto. (Submitted by Personnel Committee) Board of Selectmen recommends approval. Finance Committee no direct impact. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to amend Article XV of the Town’s Bylaw entitled “Salary Administration Plan” of the Town of Lunenburg as follows: the position of Beach Director be added and assigned to Grade 7; the position of Lifeguard be added and assigned to Grade 1; the position of Local Inspector be added and assigned to Grade 10. ARTICLE 14. To see if the Town will vote to accept M.G.L. c. 90, §17C, authorizing the establishment of a speed limit of 25 miles per hour on any roadway inside a thickly settled or business district that is not a state highway; or take any other action relative thereto. (Submitted by Police Chief) Board of Selectmen recommends approval. Finance Committee no direct impact. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to accept M.G.L. c. 90, §17C, authorizing the establishment of a speed limit of 25 miles per hour on any roadway inside a thickly settled or business district that is not a state highway. ARTICLE 15. To see if the Town will vote to accept M.G.L. c. 90, §18B, authorizing the establishment of designated safety zones with a speed limit of 20 miles per hour on, at, or near any way which is not a state highway and/or, with the approval of the Division of Highways, a state highway; or take any other action relative thereto. (Submitted by Police Chief) Board of Selectmen recommends approval. Finance Committee no direct impact. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY vote to accept M.G.L. c. 90, §18B, authorizing the establishment of designated safety zones with a speed limit of 20 miles per hour on, at, or near any way which is not a state highway and/or, with the approval of the Division of Highways, a state highway. ARTICLE 16. To see if the Town will vote to accept M.G.L., c. 90 §20A½, authorizing designation of a parking clerk to perform the duties specified in said statute; or take any other action relative thereto. (Submitted by Police Chief) Board of Selectmen recommends approval. Finance Committee no direct. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to accept M.G.L., c. 90 §20A½, authorizing designation of a parking clerk to perform the duties specified in said statute. ARTICLE 17. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Lunenburg Public Schools to enter into a lease agreement for up to five years for the purchase of a perpetual license agreement with “Footsteps 2 Brilliance” for an early learning mobile technology platform; or take any other action relative thereto (Submitted by the School Committee) Article 17 was PASSED OVER. ARTICLE 18. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to negotiate, approve, and enter into a tax agreement pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 59, Section 38H (b), and Chapter 164, Section 1, or any other enabling authority, between the Town and Nugen, LLC, or its successors or assigns, for personal property attributable to solar photovoltaic facilities to be installed and operated in the Town of Lunenburg on land located at 265 Pleasant Street and as shown on Assessor’s Map 97, Parcel 90 for a term of up to 25 years and on such terms and conditions and for such consideration as the Board of Selectmen deems appropriate, and further to authorize the Board of Selectmen to take such action as may be necessary to carry out the vote taken hereunder; or take any other action relative thereto. (Submitted by Board of Selectmen) Article 18 was PASSED OVER. ARTICLE 19. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw, by deleting Chapter 250 Section 6.7, Stormwater Management – NPDES Phase II Permits and Section 6.8 Discharges to the Municipal Storm Sewer System and Waters of the Commonwealth NPDES Phase II Permits; or take any action relative thereto. (Submitted by the Planning Board) Board of Selectmen recommends approval. Finance Committee no direct impact. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY to amend the Zoning Bylaw, by deleting Chapter 250 Section 6.7, Stormwater Management – NPDES Phase II Permits and Section 6.8 Discharges to the Municipal Storm Sewer System and Waters of the Commonwealth NPDES Phase II Permits. ===PAGE 173=== 173 ARTICLE 20. To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Bylaws, by adding the following text as Chapter 204 Sections 1 and 2; or take any action relative thereto. (Submitted by the Planning Board) Board of Selectmen recommends approval. Finance Committee no direct impact. 204-1. STORMWATER MANAGEMENT – NPDES PHASE II PERMITS A. Purpose and intent. (1) Regulation of discharges to the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) is necessary for the protection of the Town of Lunenburg's water bodies and groundwater, and to safeguard the public health, safety, welfare and the environment. Increased and contaminated stormwater runoff associated with developed land uses and the accompanying increase in impervious surface are major causes of impairment of water quality and flow in lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, wetlands, and groundwater which result in the contamination of drinking water supplies; erosion of stream channels; alteration or destruction of aquatic and wildlife habitat; and flooding. This bylaw establishes minimum stormwater management standards for the final conditions that result from development and redevelopment projects to minimize adverse impacts off-site and downstream which would be borne by abutters, townspeople and the general public. (2) This regulation requires local review and approval of a stormwater management plan for all development and redevelopment projects that disturb one acre or more. In addition to these regulations, the owner and/or developer is also obligated to meet the requirements of the Federal Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) regulations for stormwater management. B. The objectives of this bylaw are: (1) To require practices to control the flow of stormwater from new and redeveloped sites to the Town's storm drainage system in order to prevent flooding and erosion; (2) To protect groundwater and surface water from degradation; (3) To promote groundwater recharge; (4) To prevent pollutants from entering the Town's municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4) and to minimize discharge of pollutants from the MS4; (5) To ensure adequate long-term operation and maintenance of structural stormwater best management practices so that they work as designed; (6) To comply with state and federal statutes and regulations relating to stormwater discharges; and (7) To establish Lunenburg's legal authority to ensure compliance with the provisions of this bylaw through inspection, monitoring, and enforcement. C. Applicability. No person may undertake a construction activity following the effective date of this Bylaw, including clearing, grading and excavation that results in a land disturbance that will disturb equal to or greater than one acre of land or will disturb less than one acre of land but part of a larger common plan of development or sale that will ultimately disturb equal to or greater than one acre of land draining to the Town of Lunenburg's municipal separate storm sewer system, without a permit from the special permit granting authority. Construction activity does not include routine maintenance that is performed to maintain the original line and grade, hydraulic capacity or the original purpose of the site. Construction activities that are exempt are: (1) Normal maintenance and improvement of land in agricultural use as defined by the Wetlands Protection Act regulation, 310 CMR 10.04; (2) Maintenance of existing landscaping, gardens or lawn areas associated with a single-family dwelling; ===PAGE 174=== 174 (3) The construction of fencing that will not substantially alter existing terrain or drainage patterns; (4) Construction of utilities other than drainage (gas, water, electric, telephone, etc.) which will not alter terrain or drainage patterns; (5) Work activities of municipal, state or federal agencies or their agents outside of the Phase II boundaries as shown on the latest U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II maps. (6) As authorized in the Phase II Small MS4 General Permit for Massachusetts, stormwater discharges resulting from the activities identified in Subsection C(1) that are wholly subject to jurisdiction under the Wetlands Protection Act and demonstrate compliance with the Massachusetts Stormwater Management Policy as reflected in an order of conditions issued by the Conservation Commission are exempt from compliance with this bylaw. D. Permits and procedures. (1) The special permit granting authority (SPGA) under this bylaw shall be the Lunenburg Planning Board. Such special permit shall be granted if the SPGA determines, in conjunction with the Conservation Commission, Department of Public Works, Board of Health and Building Commissioner, that the intent of this bylaw, as well as specific criteria, are met. The SPGA shall not grant a special permit under this section unless the petitioner's application materials include, in the SPGA's opinion, sufficiently detailed, definite, and credible information to support positive findings in relation to the standards given in this section. The SPGA shall document the basis for any departures from the recommendations of the other Town boards or departments in its decision. (2) The site owner or his agent shall file with the SPGA 10 copies of a completed application package for a stormwater management permit (SMP). Permit issuance is required prior to any site-altering activity. While the applicant can be a representative, the permittee must be the owner of the site. The SMP application package shall include: (a) A completed application form with original signatures of all owners; (b) Ten copies of the stormwater management plan and project description as specified in Subsection E(1); (c) Ten copies of the operation and maintenance plan as required by Subsection F of this bylaw; (d) Payment of the application and review fees. (3) Entry. Filing and application for a permit grants the SPGA, or its agent, permission to enter the site to verify the information in the application and to inspect for compliance with the resulting permit. (4) Other boards. The SPGA shall give one copy of the application package to the designated technical reviewers, which include the Conservation Commission, Department of Public Works, and Building Commissioner, for the purpose of reviewing the permit application. The SPGA may also engage the services of a peer review engineer at its discretion. (5) Fee structure. The SPGA shall obtain with each submission an application fee established by the SPGA. The SPGA is authorized to retain a registered professional engineer or other professional consultant to advise the SPGA on any or all aspects of these plans. Applicants must pay review fees before the review process may begin. (6) Actions. The SPGA's action, rendered in writing, shall consist of either: (a) Approval of the stormwater management permit application based upon determination that the proposed plan meets the standards in Subsection E(2) and will adequately protect the water resources of the community and is in compliance with the requirements set forth in this bylaw; (b) Approval of the stormwater management permit application subject to any conditions, modifications or restrictions required by the SPGA which will ensure that the project meets the standards in Subsection E(2) and adequately protects water resources, as set forth in this bylaw; ===PAGE 175=== 175 (c) Disapproval of the stormwater management permit application based upon a determination that the proposed plan, as submitted, does not meet the standards in Subsection E(2) or adequately protect water resources, as set forth in this bylaw. (7) Project completion. At completion of the project, the permittee shall submit as-built record drawings of all structural stormwater controls and treatment best management practices required for the site. The as-built drawing shall show deviations from the approved plans, if any, and be certified by a registered professional engineer. E. Contents of stormwater management plan. (1) Application. The stormwater management plan shall contain sufficient information for the SPGA to evaluate the environmental impact, effectiveness, and acceptability of the measures proposed by the applicant for reducing adverse impacts from stormwater. The plan shall be designed to meet the Massachusetts stormwater management standards as set forth in Subsection E(2) below and the current edition of the Department of Environmental Protection guidelines and policies. The plan shall be designed to also meet the policy standards of the SPGA. The stormwater management plan shall fully describe the project in drawings, and narrative. It shall include: (a) Locus map; (b) The existing zoning, and land use at the site; (c) The proposed land use; (d) The location(s) of existing and proposed easements; (e) The location of existing and proposed utilities; (f) The site's existing and proposed topography, with contours at two-foot intervals; (g) The existing site hydrology; (h) A description and delineation of existing stormwater conveyances, impoundments, and wetlands on or adjacent to the site or into which stormwater flows; (i) A delineation of one-hundred-year floodplains, if applicable; (j) Estimated high groundwater elevation in areas to be used for stormwater retention, detention, or infiltration; (k) The existing and proposed vegetation and ground surfaces, with runoff coefficient for each; (l) A drainage area map showing pre- and post-construction watershed boundaries, drainage area and stormwater flow paths; (m) A description and drawings of all components of the proposed drainage system, including: [1] Locations, cross sections, and profiles of all brooks, streams, drainage swales and their method of stabilization,; [2] All measures for the detention, retention, or infiltration of water; [3] All measures for the protection of water quality; [4] The structural details for all components of the proposed drainage systems and stormwater management facilities; [5] Notes on drawings specifying materials to be used, construction specifications, and typicals; and [6] Expected hydrology, with supporting calculations; ===PAGE 176=== 176 (n) Proposed improvements, including location of buildings or other structures, impervious surfaces, and drainage facilities, if applicable; (o) Timing, schedules, and sequence of development, including clearing, stripping, rough grading, construction, final grading, and vegetative stabilization; (p) A maintenance schedule for the period of construction; and (q) Any other information requested by the SPGA. (2) Standards. Projects shall meet the standards of the Massachusetts Stormwater Management Policy, which are as follows: (a) No new stormwater conveyances (e.g., outfalls) may discharge untreated stormwater directly to or cause erosion in wetlands or water of the commonwealth. (b) Stormwater management systems must be designed so that post-development peak discharges rates do not exceed pre-development peak discharge rates. (c) Loss of annual recharge to groundwater should be minimized through the use of infiltration measures to the maximum extent practicable. The annual recharge from the post-development site should approximate the annual recharge rate from the pre-development or existing site conditions, based on soil types. (d) For new development, stormwater management systems must be designed to remove 80% of the average annual load (post-development conditions) of total suspended solids (TSS). It is presumed that this standard is met when: [1] Suitable nonstructural practices for source control and pollution prevention are implemented; [2] Stormwater management best management practices (BMPs) are sized to capture the prescribed runoff volume; and [3] Stormwater management BMPs are maintained as designed. (e) Stormwater discharges from areas with higher potential pollutant loads require the use of specific stormwater management BMPs. The use of infiltration practices without pretreatment is prohibited. (f) Stormwater discharges to critical areas must utilize certain stormwater management BMPs approved for critical areas (see MA DEP's Stormwater Management Volume I: Stormwater Policy Handbook). Critical areas are outstanding resource waters (ORWs), cold-water fisheries, and recharge areas for public water supplies. (g) Redevelopment of previously developed sites must meet the stormwater management standards to the maximum extent practicable. However, if it is not practicable to meet all the standards, new (retrofitted or expanded) stormwater management systems must be designed to improve existing conditions. (h) Erosion and sediment controls must be implemented to prevent impacts during disturbance and construction activities. (i) All stormwater management systems must have an operation and maintenance plan to ensure that systems function as designed. (j) When one or more of the standards cannot be met, an applicant may demonstrate that an equivalent level of environmental protection will be provided. (3) Project changes. The permittee, or its agent, shall notify the SPGA in writing of any change or alteration of a land-disturbing activity authorized in a stormwater management permit before any change or alteration occurs. If the SPGA determines that the change or alteration is significant, based on the design standards listed in Subsection E(2) and accepted construction practices, the SPGA may require that an amended stormwater management permit ===PAGE 177=== 177 application be filed and a public hearing held. If any change or deviation from the stormwater management permit occurs during a project, the SPGA may require the installation of interim measures before approving the change. F. Operation and maintenance plans. An operation and maintenance plan (O&M plan) is required at the time of application for all projects. The maintenance plan shall be designed to ensure compliance with the permit, this bylaw and that the Massachusetts Surface Water Quality Standards, 314 CMR 4.00 are met in all seasons and throughout the life of the system. The operation and maintenance plan shall remain on file with the SPGA and shall be an ongoing requirement. The O&M plan shall include: (1) The name(s) of the owner(s) for all components of the system. (2) Maintenance agreements that specify: (a) The names and addresses of the person(s) responsible for operation and maintenance. (b) The person(s) responsible for financing maintenance and emergency repairs. (3) Maintenance schedule for all drainage structures, including swales and ponds. (4) List of easements, with the purpose and location of each. (5) The signature(s) of the owner(s). (6) Stormwater management easement(s). (a) Stormwater management easements shall be provided by the property owner(s) as necessary for: [1] Access for facility inspections and maintenance. [2] Preservation of stormwater runoff conveyance, infiltration, and detention areas and facilities, including flood routes for the one-hundred-year storm event. [3] Direct maintenance access by heavy equipment to structures requiring regular cleanout. (b) The purpose of each easement shall be specified in the maintenance agreement signed by the property owner. (c) Stormwater management easements are required for all areas used for off-site stormwater control, unless a waiver is granted by the SPGA. (d) Easements shall be recorded with the Worcester County Registry of Deeds prior to issuance of a certificate of completion by the SPGA. (7) Changes to operation and maintenance plans. (a) The owner(s) of the stormwater management system must notify the SPGA of changes in ownership or assignment of financial responsibility. (b) The maintenance schedule in the maintenance agreement may be amended to achieve the purposes of this bylaw by mutual agreement of the SPGA and the responsible parties. Amendments must be in writing and signed by all responsible parties. Responsible parties shall include the owner(s), persons with financial responsibility, and persons with operational responsibility. G. Surety. The SPGA may require the permittee to post, before the start of land disturbance or construction activity, a surety bond, cash, or other acceptable security. The form of the bond shall be approved by Town Counsel, and be in an amount deemed sufficient by the SPGA to ensure that the work will be completed in accordance with the permit. If the project is phased, the SPGA may release part of the bond as each phase is completed in compliance with the ===PAGE 178=== 178 permit, but the bond may not be fully released until the SPGA has received the final inspection report as required by Subsection H and issued a certificate of completion. H. Inspections. (1) At the discretion of the SPGA, periodic inspections of the stormwater management system construction may be conducted by the Town via the Planning Board, Conservation Commission, DPW or a professional engineer approved by the SPGA. Written reports shall include: (a) Inspection date and location. (b) Evaluation of compliance with the stormwater permit. (c) Any variations from approved specifications or any violations of the stormwater management plan. (2) At a minimum, the SPGA or its designee may inspect the project site at the following stages: (a) Initial site inspection: prior to approval of any plan. (b) Erosion control inspection: to ensure erosion control practices are in accord with the filed plan. (c) Bury inspection: prior to backfilling of any underground drainage stormwater conveyance structures. (d) Final inspection. After the stormwater management system has been constructed and before the surety has been released, the applicant must submit a record plan detailing the actual stormwater management system as installed. The SPGA or its agent may inspect the system to confirm its "as-built" features. This inspector may also evaluate the effectiveness of the system in an actual storm. If the inspector finds the system to be adequate he shall so report to the SPGA, which will issue a certificate of completion. As-built plans shall be full-size plans that include all final grades, prepared by a professional engineer. All changes to project design should be clearly depicted on the as-built plans. (e) If the system is found to be inadequate by virtue of physical evidence of operational failure, even though it was built as called for in the stormwater management plan, it shall be corrected by the permittee before the performance guarantee is released. If the permittee fails to act, the Town of Lunenburg may use the surety bond to complete the work. If the system does not comply with the plan, the permittee shall be notified in writing of the violation and the required corrective actions. A stop-work order shall be issued until any violations are corrected and all work previously completed has received approval by the SPGA. I. Waivers. (1) The SPGA may waive strict compliance with any requirement of this bylaw or the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder, where such action: (a) Is allowed by federal, state and local statutes and/or regulations; (b) Is in the public interest; and (c) Is not inconsistent with the purpose and intent of this bylaw. (2) Any applicant may submit a written request to be granted such a waiver. Such a request shall be accompanied by an explanation or documentation supporting the waiver request and demonstrating that strict application of the bylaws does not further the purposes or objectives of this bylaw. (3) All waiver requests shall be discussed and voted on at the public hearing for the project. (4) If, in the SPGA's opinion, additional time or information is required for review of a waiver request, the SPGA may ===PAGE 179=== 179 continue the hearing to a date certain announced at the meeting. In the event the applicant objects to a continuance, or fails to provide requested information, the waiver request shall be denied. J. Certificate of completion. The SPGA will issue a letter certifying completion upon receipt and approval of the final inspection reports and/or upon otherwise determining that all work of the permit has been satisfactorily completed in conformance with this bylaw. K. Enforcement. (1) Enforcement agents. The Building Commissioner, in conjunction with the Planning Board, Conservation Commission and DPW Director, shall enforce this bylaw, regulations, orders, violation notices, and enforcement orders, and may pursue all civil and criminal remedies for such violations. L. Civil relief. If a person violates the provisions of this bylaw, regulations, a permit, notice, or order issued thereunder, the Planning Board, through the Building Commissioner, may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction restraining the person from activities which would create further violations or compelling the person to perform abatement or remediation of the violation. M. Orders. (1) The Planning Board, in conjunction with the Conservation Commission and DPW Director, may issue a written order to the Building Commissioner to enforce the provisions of this bylaw or the regulations thereunder, which may include: (a) Elimination of illicit connections or discharges to the MS4; (b) Performance of monitoring, analyses, and reporting; (c) That unlawful discharges, practices, or operations shall cease and desist; (d) Remediation of contamination in connection therewith. (2) If the Building Commissioner, in conjunction with the Planning Board, Conservation Commission and DPW Director, determines that abatement or remediation of contamination is required, the order shall set forth a deadline by which such abatement or remediation must be completed. Said order shall further advise that, should the violator or property owner fail to abate or perform remediation within the specified deadline, the Town may, at its option, undertake such work, and expenses thereof shall be charged to the violator. (3) Within 30 days after completing all measures necessary to abate the violation or to perform remediation, the violator and the property owner will be notified of the cost incurred by the Town, including administrative costs. The violator or property owner may file a written protest objecting to the amount or basis of costs with the Planning Board within 30 days of receipt of the notification of the cost incurred. If the amount due is not received by the expiration of the time in which to file a protest or within 30 days following a decision of the Planning Board affirming or reducing the costs, or from a final decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, the costs shall become a special assessment against the property owner and shall constitute a lien on the owner's property for the amount of said costs. Interest shall begin to accrue on any unpaid costs at the statutory rate provided in MGL c. 59, § 57 after the 31st day at which the costs first become due. N. Noncriminal disposition; right of entry. (1) As an alternative to criminal prosecution or civil action, the Planning Board may elect, through the Building Commissioner, to utilize the noncriminal disposition procedure set forth in MGL c. 40, § 21D, and Chapter 1, Article I, of the General Bylaws of the Town, in which case the Planning Board, its authorized agents and the Building Commissioner of the Town shall be the enforcing person. The penalty for the first violation shall be $25. The penalty for the second violation shall be $50. The penalty for the third violation shall be $100 and $200 for the fourth and each subsequent violation. Each day or part thereof that such violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate ===PAGE 180=== 180 offense. (2) Entry to perform duties under this bylaw. To the extent permitted by state law, or if authorized by the owner or other party in control of the property, the Planning Board, its agents, and employees may enter upon privately owned property for the purpose of performing their duties under this bylaw and regulations and may make or cause to be made such examination surveys or sampling as the Planning Board deems reasonably necessary. O. Appeals. The decisions or orders of the Planning Board, in conjunction with the Conservation Commission and DPW, shall be final. Further relief shall be to a court of competent jurisdiction. P. Remedies not exclusive. The remedies listed in this bylaw are not exclusive of any other remedies available under any applicable federal, state or local law. Q. Severability. The invalidity of any section, provision, paragraph, sentence, or clause of these regulations shall not invalidate any section, provision, paragraph, sentence, or clause thereof, nor shall it invalidate any permit or determination that previously has been issued. 204-2 Discharges to municipal storm sewer system and waters of commonwealth; NPDES Phase II permits. A. Purpose. (1) Increased and contaminated stormwater runoff is a major cause of impairment of water quality and flow in lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, wetlands and groundwater; contamination of drinking water supplies; alteration or destruction of aquatic and wildlife habitat; flooding. (2) Regulation of illicit connections and discharges to the municipal storm sewer system is necessary for the protection of the Town's water bodies and groundwater, and to safeguard the public health, safety, welfare and the environment. (3) The objectives of this bylaw are: (a) To prevent pollutants from entering the Town's municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4); (b) To prohibit illicit connections and unauthorized discharges to the MS4; (c) To require the removal of all such illicit connections; (d) To comply with state and federal statutes and regulations relating to stormwater discharges; and (e) To establish the legal authority to ensure compliance with the provisions of this bylaw through inspection, monitoring, and enforcement. B. Definitions. For the purposes of this bylaw, the following shall mean: AUTHORIZED ENFORCEMENT AGENCY The Planning Board (hereafter the "Board"), its employees or agents designated to administer/enforce this bylaw. BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICE (BMP) An activity, procedure, restraint, or structural improvement that helps to reduce the quantity or improve the quality of stormwater runoff. CLEAN WATER ACT The Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. § 1251 et seq.) as hereafter amended. DISCHARGE OF POLLUTANTS The addition from any source of any pollutant or combination of pollutants into the municipal storm sewer system or ===PAGE 181=== 181 into the waters of the United States or commonwealth from any source. GROUNDWATER Water beneath the surface of the ground. ILLICIT CONNECTION A surface or subsurface sewer or conveyance, which allows an illicit discharge into the municipal storm sewer system, including without limitation sewage, process wastewater, or wash water and any connections from indoor drains, sinks, or toilets, regardless of whether said connection was previously allowed, permitted, or approved before the effective date of this bylaw. ILLICIT DISCHARGE Direct or indirect discharge to the municipal storm sewer system that is not composed entirely of stormwater, except as exempted in Subsection H. The term does not include a discharge in compliance with an NPDES stormwater discharge permit or a surface water discharge permit, or resulting from fire-fighting activities exempted pursuant to Subsection H of this bylaw. IMPERVIOUS SURFACE Any material or structure on or above the ground that prevents water infiltrating the underlying soil. Impervious surface includes without limitation roads, paved parking lots, sidewalks, and rooftops. MUNICIPAL SEPARATE STORM DRAIN SYSTEM (MS4) or MUNICIPAL STORM SEWER SYSTEM The system of conveyances designed or used for collecting or conveying stormwater, including any road with a drainage system, street, gutter, curb, inlet, piped storm drain, pumping facility, retention or detention basin, natural or man-made or altered drainage channel, reservoir, and other drainage structure that together comprise the storm drainage system owned or operated by the Town of Lunenburg. NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION SYSTEM (NPDES) STORMWATER DISCHARGE PERMIT A permit issued by United States Environmental Protection Agency or jointly with the state that authorizes the discharge of pollutants to waters of the United States. NON-STORMWATER DISCHARGE Discharge to the municipal storm sewer system not composed entirely of stormwater. PERSON An individual, partnership, association, firm, company, trust, corporation, agency, authority, department or political subdivision of the commonwealth or the federal government, to the extent permitted by law, and any officer, employee, or agent of such person. POLLUTANT Any element or property of sewage, agricultural, industrial or commercial waste, runoff, leachate, heated effluent, or other matter, whether originating at a point or nonpoint source, that is or may be introduced into any sewage treatment works or waters of the commonwealth. Pollutants may include but are not limited to: (1) Paints, varnishes, and solvents; (2) Oil and other automotive fluids; (3) Nonhazardous liquid and solid wastes and yard wastes; (4) Refuse, rubbish, garbage, litter, or other discarded or abandoned objects, ordnances, accumulations and floatables; (5) Pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers; ===PAGE 182=== 182 (6) Hazardous materials and wastes; sewage, fecal coliform and pathogens; (7) Dissolved and particulate metals; (8) Animal wastes; (9) Rock, sand, salt, soils; (10) Construction wastes and residues; (11) Noxious or offensive matter of any kind. PROCESS WASTEWATER Water which during manufacturing or processing comes into direct contact with or results from the production or use of any material, intermediate product, finished product, or waste product. RECHARGE The process by which groundwater is replenished by precipitation through the percolation of runoff and surface water through the soil. STORMWATER Stormwater runoff, snow melt runoff, and surface water runoff and drainage. SURFACE WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT A permit issued by the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) pursuant to 314 CMR 3.00 that authorizes the discharge of pollutants to waters of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. TOXIC OR HAZARDOUS MATERIAL OR WASTE Any material which, because of its quantity, concentration, chemical, corrosive, flammable, reactive, toxic, infectious or radioactive characteristics, either separately or in combination with any substance or substances, constitutes a present or potential threat to human health, safety, welfare, or to the environment. Toxic or hazardous materials include any synthetic organic chemical, petroleum product, heavy metal, radioactive or infectious waste, acid and alkali, and any substance defined as toxic or hazardous under MGL c. 21C and c. 21E, and the regulations at 310 CMR 30.000 and 310 CMR 40.0000. WASTEWATER Any sanitary waste, sludge, or septic tank or cesspool overflow, and water that during manufacturing, cleaning or processing, comes into direct contact with or results from the production or use of any raw material, intermediate product, finished product, byproduct or waste product. WATERCOURSE A natural or man-made channel through which water flows or a stream of water, including a river, brook or underground stream. WATERS OF THE COMMONWEALTH All waters within the jurisdiction of the commonwealth, including, without limitation, rivers, streams, lakes, ponds, springs, impoundments, estuaries, wetlands, and groundwater. C. Applicability. This bylaw shall apply to flows entering the municipally owned storm sewerage system and waters of the commonwealth. D. Authority. This bylaw is adopted pursuant to the regulations of the Federal Clean Water Act found at 40 CFR 122.34 and the Phase II ruling from the Environmental Protection Agency found in the December 8, 1999 Federal Register. E. Responsibility for administration. The Planning Board, in conjunction with the Conservation Commission, ===PAGE 183=== 183 Department of Public Works Director and Building Commissioner, shall administer, implement and enforce this bylaw. Any powers granted to or duties imposed upon the above may be delegated in writing by the above to employees or agents of the above. F. Regulations. The Planning Board may promulgate rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this bylaw. Failure by the Planning Board to promulgate such rules and regulations shall not have the effect of suspending or invalidating this bylaw. G. Prohibited activities. (1) Illicit discharges. No person shall dump, discharge, cause or allow to be discharged any pollutant or non-stormwater discharge into the municipal separate storm sewer system (MS4), into a watercourse, or into the waters of the commonwealth. (2) Illicit connections. No person shall construct, use, allow, maintain or continue any illicit connection to the municipal storm sewer system, regardless of whether the connection was permissible under applicable law, regulation or custom at the time of connection. (3) Obstruction of municipal storm sewer system. No person shall obstruct or interfere with the normal flow of stormwater into or out of the municipal storm sewer system without prior written approval from the Planning Board. H. Exemptions: (1) Discharge or flow resulting from fire-fighting activities. (2) The following non-stormwater discharges or flows are exempt from the prohibition of non-stormwaters, provided that the source is not a significant contributor of a pollutant to the municipal storm sewer system: (a) Water line flushing; (b) Flow from potable water sources; (c) Springs; (d) Natural flow from riparian habitats and wetlands; (e) Diverted stream flow; (f) Rising groundwater; (g) Uncontaminated groundwater infiltration as defined in 40 CFR 35.2005(20), or uncontaminated pumped groundwater; (h) Water from exterior foundation drains, footing drains (not including active groundwater dewatering systems), crawl space pumps, or air conditioning condensation; (i) Discharge from landscape irrigation or lawn watering; (j) Water from individual residential car washing; (k) Discharge from dechlorinated swimming pool water (less than one ppm chlorine), provided the water is allowed to stand for one week prior to draining and the pool is drained in such a way as not to cause a nuisance; (l) Discharge from street sweeping; (m) Dye testing, provided verbal notification is given to the Planning Board prior to the time of the test; ===PAGE 184=== 184 (n) Non-stormwater discharge permitted under an NPDES permit or a surface water discharge permit, waiver, or waste discharge order administered under the authority of the United States Environmental Protection Agency or the Department of Environmental Protection, provided that the discharge is in full compliance with the requirements of the permit, waiver, or order and applicable laws and regulations; (o) Discharge for which advanced written approval is received from the Planning Board as necessary to protect public health, safety, welfare or the environment. (3) Discharge or flow that results from exigent conditions and occurs during a state of emergency declared by any agency of the federal or state government, or by the Town of Lunenburg Town Manager, the Planning Board or the Board of Health. I. Emergency suspension of storm sewerage system access. The Planning Board may suspend municipal storm sewer system access to any person or property without prior written notice when such suspension is necessary to stop an actual or threatened discharge of pollutants that presents imminent risk of harm to the public health, safety, welfare or the environment. In the event any person fails to comply with an emergency suspension order, the authorized enforcement agency may take all reasonable steps to prevent or minimize harm to the public health, safety, welfare or the environment. J. Notification of spills. Notwithstanding other requirements of local, state or federal law, as soon as a person responsible for a facility or operation, or responsible for emergency response for a facility or operation has information of or suspects a release of materials at that facility or operation resulting in or which may result in discharge of pollutants to the municipal drainage system or waters of the commonwealth, the person shall take all necessary steps to ensure containment and cleanup of the release. In the event of a release of oil or hazardous materials, the person shall immediately notify the municipal fire and police departments and the Planning Board and the Lunenburg Board of Health. In the event of a release of nonhazardous material, the reporting person shall notify the Planning Board no later than the next business day. The reporting person shall provide to the Planning Board written confirmation of all telephone, facsimile or in-person notifications within three business days thereafter. If the discharge of prohibited materials is from a commercial or industrial facility, the facility owner or operator of the facility shall retain on-site a written record of the discharge and the actions taken to prevent its recurrence. Such records shall be retained for at least three years. K. Enforcement. (1) The Building Commissioner, in conjunction with the Planning Board, Conservation Commission and DPW Director, shall enforce this bylaw, regulations, orders, violation notices, and enforcement orders, and may pursue all civil and criminal remedies for such violations. (2) Civil relief. If a person violates the provisions of this bylaw, regulations, permit, notice, or order issued thereunder, the Planning Board, through the Building Commissioner, may seek injunctive relief in a court of competent jurisdiction restraining the person from activities which would create further violations or compelling the person to perform abatement or remediation of the violation. (3) Orders. (a) The Planning Board, in conjunction with the Conservation Commission and DPW Director, may issue a written order to the Building Commissioner to enforce the provisions of this bylaw or the regulations thereunder, which may include: [1] Elimination of illicit connections or discharges to the MS4; [2] Performance of monitoring, analyses, and reporting; [3] That unlawful discharges, practices, or operations shall cease and desist; and [4] Remediation of contamination in connection therewith. ===PAGE 185=== 185 (b) If the Building Commissioner, in conjunction with Planning Board, Conservation Commission and DPW Director, determines that abatement or remediation of contamination is required, the order shall set forth a deadline by which such abatement or remediation must be completed. Said order shall further advise that, should the violator or property owner fail to abate or perform remediation within the specified deadline, the Town may, at its option, undertake such work, and expenses thereof shall be charged to the violator. (4) Costs. Within 30 days after completing all measures necessary to abate the violation or to perform remediation, the violator and the property owner will be notified of the costs incurred by the Town, including administrative costs. The violator or property owner may file a written protest objecting to the amount or basis of costs with the Planning Board within 30 days of receipt of the notification of the costs incurred. If the amount due is not received by the expiration of the time in which to file a protest or within 30 days following a decision of the Planning Board affirming or reducing the costs, or from a final decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, the costs shall become a special assessment against the property owner and shall constitute a lien on the owner's property for the amount of said costs. Interest shall begin to accrue on any unpaid costs at the statutory rate provided in MGL c. 59, § 57 after the 31st day at which the costs first become due. (5) Noncriminal disposition. As an alternative to criminal prosecution or civil action, the Planning Board may elect, through the Building Commissioner, to utilize the noncriminal disposition procedure set forth in MGL c. 40, § 21D, in which case the Building Commissioner of the Town shall be the enforcing person. The penalty for the first violation shall be $25. The penalty for the second violation shall be $50. The penalty for the third violation shall be $100. The penalty for the fourth violation and subsequent violations shall be $200. Each day or part thereof that such violation occurs or continues shall constitute a separate offense. (6) Entry to perform duties. Under this bylaw, to the extent permitted by state law, or if authorized by the owner or other party in control of the property, the Planning Board, its agents, and employees may enter upon privately owned property for the purpose of performing their duties under this bylaw and regulations and may make or cause to be made such examinations, surveys or sampling as the Planning Board deems reasonably necessary. (7) Appeals. The decisions or orders of the Planning Board, Conservation Commission and DPW shall be final. Further relief shall be to a court of competent jurisdiction. (8) Remedies not exclusive. The remedies listed in this bylaw are not exclusive of any other remedies available under any applicable federal, state or local law. L. Severability. The provisions of this bylaw are hereby declared to be severable. If any provision, paragraph, sentence, or clause of this bylaw or the application thereof to any person, establishment, or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or application of this bylaw. M. Transitional provisions. Residential property owners shall have 180 days from the effective date of the bylaw to comply with its provisions or petition the Planning Board for an extension, provided good cause is shown for the failure to comply with the bylaw during the specified period. All other property owners shall have 180 days from the effective date of the bylaw to comply with its provisions or petition the Planning Board for an extension, provided good cause is shown for the failure to comply with the bylaw during the specified period. VOTED UNANIMOUSLY as printed in the warrant. (The only change from Zoning to General Bylaw is italicized in section C. Applicability) Meeting Adjourned at 10:02 P.M. ===PAGE 186=== 186 TOTAL REGISTERED VOTERS 1956 1813 1989 1862 7620 BALLOTS CAST 181 97 126 180 584 PRECINCT SELECTMAN A B C D TOTAL 3 YEARS VOTE FOR 2 PHYLLIS M. LUCK** 96 45 72 91 304 DAMON J McQUAID** 112 51 80 118 361 KATEY ADAMS 82 47 44 75 248 JOANNA BILOTTA-SIMEONE 7 2 7 3 19 ALL OTHERS 2 - - 2 4 BLANKS 63 49 49 71 232 TOTAL 362 194 252 360 1168 SEWER COMMISSIONER 3 YEARS VOTE FOR 2 JOAN M. PEASE** 134 72 91 128 425 JOSEPH ANDERSON** - 3 3 3 9 ALL OTHERS 2 2 2 5 11 BLANKS 226 117 156 224 723 TOTAL 362 194 252 360 1168 SEWER COMMISSIONER 1 YEAR VOTE FOR 1 TROY DANIELS* 1 - - 2 3 ALL OTHERS 9 1 2 5 17 BLANKS 171 96 124 173 564 TOTAL 181 97 126 180 584 BOARD OF HEALTH MEMBER 3 YEARS VOTE FOR 2 PERRY R. JEWELL** 125 72 86 119 402 PAUL J. FORTIN** 132 67 85 128 412 ALL OTHERS 1 - 1 - 2 BLANKS 104 55 80 113 352 TOTAL 362 194 252 360 1168 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION LUNENBURG, MASSACHUSETTS Saturday, May 20, 2017 ===PAGE 187=== 187 Annual Town Election (Continued) PRECINCT A B C D TOTAL ASSESSOR 3 YEARS VOTE FOR 1 LOUIS J. FRANCO** 129 73 89 131 422 ALL OTHERS - - - - 0 BLANKS 52 24 37 49 162 TOTAL 181 97 126 180 584 SCHOOL COMMITTEE MEMBER 3 YEARS VOTE FOR 2 HEATHER A. SROKA** 98 54 63 90 305 JAMES W. LaVECK II** 110 64 78 113 365 RHONDA E. JARDINE-YEATS 80 46 65 92 283 ALL OTHERS 3 - 1 - 4 BLANKS 71 30 46 65 211 TOTAL 362 194 252 360 1168 PARK COMMISSIONER 3 YEARS VOTE FOR 1 PETER McCAULIFF** 129 70 85 131 415 ALL OTHERS 2 - 1 - 3 BLANKS 50 27 40 49 166 TOTAL 181 97 126 180 584 COMMISSIONER OF TRUST FUNDS 3 YEARS VOTE FOR 1 KAREN M. ULLO** 131 72 82 128 413 ALL OTHERS - - - 1 1 BLANKS 50 25 44 51 170 TOTAL 181 97 126 180 584 CEMETERY COMMISSIONER 3 YEARS VOTE FOR 1 G. STEPHEN SCHAFF** 140 74 85 143 442 ALL OTHERS 1 - - - 1 BLANKS 40 23 41 37 141 TOTAL 181 97 126 180 584 ===PAGE 188=== 188 Annual Town Election (Continued) PRECINCT A B C D TOTAL LIBRARY TRUSTEE 3 YEARS VOTE FOR 2 HARRY M. KUBETZ** 129 66 81 117 393 KATHLEEN l. McCARRON** 139 71 90 138 438 ALL OTHERS - - - - 0 BLANKS 94 57 81 105 337 TOTAL 362 194 252 360 1168 PLANNING BOARD MEMBER 5 YEARS VOTE FOR 1 GREGORY P. BITTNER** 132 79 88 122 421 ALL OTHERS - - 1 3 4 BLANKS 49 18 37 55 159 TOTAL 181 97 126 180 584 **ELECTED ===PAGE 189=== 189 ===PAGE 190=== 190 ===PAGE 191=== 191 MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION ===PAGE 192=== 192 ===PAGE 193=== 193 ===PAGE 194=== 194 ===PAGE 195=== 195 ===PAGE 196=== 196 ===PAGE 197=== 197 ===PAGE 198=== 198 ===PAGE 199=== 199 TOWN OFFICES HOURS PHONE # (Please check the town website for any changes to office hours or other services/changes.) ALL TOWN OFFICES, EXCEPT WHERE NOTED, ARE CLOSED ON FRIDAYS. ACCOUNTING DEPT. MON./WED. 8 AM - 4 PM 978-582-4133 TUES./THURS. 8 AM - 6 PM ANIMAL CONTROL (Through Nashoba Valley Dispatch) 978-582-4531 ASSESSORS OFFICE MON./WED. 8 AM - 4 PM 978-582-4145 TUES./THURS. 8 AM - 6 PM BOARD OF HEALTH MON./WED. 8 AM - 3 PM 978-582-4146 x 3 TUES. 8 AM - 6 PM BOARD OF SELECTMEN/TOWN MANAGER MON./WED. 8 AM - 4 PM 978-582-4144 TUES./THURS. 8 AM - 6 PM BOYS & GIRLS CLUB/TEEN CENTER* MON. - FRI. 2 - 6 PM 978-582-6406 BUILDING COMMISSION/ ZONING OFFICER MON./WED. 8 AM - 4 PM 978-582-4146 x 6 TUES./THURS. 8 AM - 6 PM CEMETERY DEPT. MON. - FRI. 7 AM - 3 PM 978-582-4160 x 7 CONSERVATION COMMISSION MON./WED. 8 AM - 4 PM 978-582-4146 x 8 TUES./THURS. 10 AM - 6 PM COUNCIL ON AGING/SENIOR CENTER MON. - THURS. 8 AM -5 PM 978-582-4166 FRIDAY 8 AM - 4 PM ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR (John Biery) BY APPOINTMENT 978-505-2461 FIRE DEPARTMENT 978-582-4155 LIBRARY MON.- THURS. 10 AM - 8 PM 978-582-4140 SAT. 10 AM - 2 PM PARKS COMMISSION MON. -FRI. 7 AM - 3 PM 978-582-4160 PLANNING BOARD MON./WED. 8 AM - 4 PM 978-582- 4147 TUES./THURS. 8 AM - 6 PM PLUMBING/GAS INSPECTOR (Gary Williams) BY APPOINTMENT 978-265-6540 PUBLIC ACCESS CABLE BY APPOINTMENT lunenburgaccess@gmail.com POLICE DEPARTMENT 978-582-4531 PUBLIC WORKS MON. - FRI. 7 AM - 3 PM 978-582-4160 SEWER COMMISSION MON. - FRI. 7 AM - 3 PM 978-582-4160 x 8 TOWN CLERK MON./WED. 8 AM - 4 PM 978-582-4130/4131 TUES./THURS. 8 AM - 1 PM; 3- 6 PM TREASURER/ COLLECTOR OFFICE MON./WED. 8 AM - 4 PM 978-582-4133 TUES./THURS. 8 AM - 6 PM VETERANS SERVICES 10 AM - 12 PM EVERY TUES. EXCEPT THE 3RD ONE 978-582-4176 3RD FRIDAY OF THE MONTH WATER DISTRICT OFFICE** MON.- FRI. 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM 978-342-9211 WEIGHTS & MEASURES (Stephen Cullinane) BY APPOINTMENT 978-582-8290 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS MON./WED. 8 AM - 4 PM 978-582-4146 TUES./THURS. 8 AM - 6 PM * Teen Center follows LPS calendar and opens at 11 AM on 1/2 days, not open on inclement weather/early dismissal days. ** The Water District is a separate distinct municipal entity not associated with the Town of Lunenburg. Their telephone number and office hours are provided for residents' convenience. ===PAGE 200=== 200 MEETING SCHEDULE PLEASE CHECK THE TOWN WEBSITE OR WITH THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE FOR ANY LAST MINUTES CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS. www.lunenburgma.gov BOARD/COMMISSION DAY TIME LOCATION AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION 3RD TUES. 7:00 PM RITTER BLDG. ARCHITECTURAL PRESERVATION 2ND TUES./MONTH 7:00 PM RITTER BLDG. DISTRICT COMMISSION BOARD OF ASSESSORS 1ST TUES. 5:45 PM TOWN HALL BOARD OF HEALTH 1ST/3RD TUES. 7:00 PM RITTER BLDG. BOARD OF SELECTMEN EVERY TUES. EXCEPT LAST 7:00 PM TOWN HALL ONE OF THE MONTH CAPITAL PLANNING COMMITTEE AS NEEDED VARIES TOWN HALL CEMETERY COMMISSION VARIES VARIES 520 CHASE ROAD CONSERVATION COMMISSION 1ST WED. (Ritter Bldg.) 7:00 PM 3RD WED. (T(Town Hall) 7:00 PM COUNCIL ON AGING 2ND TUES. 9:30 AM EAGLE EAGLE HOUSE FINANCE COMMITTEE 2ND/4TH THURS. 7:00 PM TOWN HALL GREEN COMMUNITY TASK FORCE AS NEEDED 6:00 PM VARIES HISTORICAL COMMISSION 1ST TUES. 6:30 PM RITTER BLDG. (EXCEPT JULY/AUG.) HOUSING AUTHORITY 3RD THURSDAY 6:30 PM 131 WHITE ST. LIBRARY TRUSTEES 3RD. THURS. 6:45 PM LIBRARY (EXCEPT JULY/AUG.) PARKS COMMISSION VARIES 7:00 PM VARIES PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 1ST THURS. 6:30 PM LIBRARY PLANNING BOARD 2ND/4TH MON. 6:30 PM TOWN HALL PUBLIC ACCESS CABLE 2ND. MON. 6:00 PM PASSIOS BLDG. SCHOOL COMMITTEE 1ST/3RD WED. 7:00 PM VARIES ===PAGE 201=== 201 MEETING SCHEDULE PLEASE CHECK THE TOWN WEBSITE OR WITH THE TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE FOR ANY LAST MINUTES CHANGES/CANCELLATIONS. www.lunenburgma.gov BOARD/COMMISSION DAY TIME LOCATION SEWER COMMISSION 2ND/4TH TUES. 7:00 PM DPW/TOWN HALL ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS AS NEEDED 7:00 PM TOWN HALL