What was said

Select Board, December 13, 2022

the recording · 2:38 long, about 21,436 words spoken · captions carried this meeting moderately well

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The town published minutes (text) and an agenda for this meeting. Those minutes are the record; what follows is a guide to the recording.

The short version

  1. ▶ 2:26:36The Select Board voted 4-1 to approve a package store license and a restaurant all-alcohol license; a second restaurant license passed unanimously.
  2. ▶ 2:29:47Common victualler and 2023 miscellaneous license renewals passed unanimously, and the board agreed to discuss making a certificate of good standing an explicit licensing policy.
  3. ▶ 1:14:27The board reviewed the remote work policy and the appointment policy line by line; the remote work policy returns next week after minor changes.
  4. ▶ 24:32The board appointed three members to the new 300th Anniversary Committee and waived first refusal on a Chapter 61 parcel, both unanimously.
  5. ▶ 34:57The town manager reported on the Lufa Farms project, whose tax increment financing agreement would need a vote at annual town meeting.

Why it matters — our reading

  • A tax increment financing agreement for Lufa Farms would change how new tax revenue from the project is treated, and residents would be asked to vote on it at annual town meeting.
  • The remote work and appointment policies set how town staff and volunteer board members are chosen and employed, and the appointment policy is likely to be approved next week.

Watch next

  • The Select Board meeting on Dec 20, 2022, where the remote work policy returns, the appointment policy is likely to be approved, and the ARPA discussion is scheduled.
  • The annual town meeting vote on any Lufa Farms tax increment financing agreement.

capitaleconomic developmentgrantshiringlegalpersonnelplanning and zoningpolicypublic commentseniorstown departments

Present: Mr Alonso (member); Heather (town manager) (town manager); Mr Franco (member); Ms Roka / select woman troka (member); Lou (member); Mr Bowen / attorney Bowens (town counsel); Matthew Monroe (public access videographer (present in booth)). Names are the caption model’s hearing and may be wrong.

Votes

  1. ▶ 24:32Appoint Mr Tyler, Mr Lincoln and Miss Johnson as the first three members of the 300th Anniversary Committeepassed unanimously
  2. ▶ 26:34Ratify the town manager's appointment of Matthew Monroe as Public Access videographerpassed unanimously
  3. ▶ 30:49Waive first refusal rights on 255 Sunny Hill Road parcel 3 under Chapter 61passed unanimously
  4. ▶ 2:26:36Approve package store wine and malt license for Baker's Whalum variety, 423 Electric Avepassed 4-1
  5. ▶ 2:27:18Approve restaurant all alcohol license for JK Waterfront Inc, On the Rocks, 96 Lakefront Drivepassed 4-1
  6. ▶ 2:27:41Approve restaurant all alcohol license for AAG LLC, Kindred Spirits, 324 Electric Ave number 4passed unanimously
  7. ▶ 2:29:47Approve the common victualler license renewals as read by the chairpassed unanimously
  8. ▶ 2:30:48Approve the 2023 miscellaneous license renewals as read by the chairpassed unanimously

And 1 procedural: adjourn (▶ 2:38:06).

Against the town’s minutes

The town published minutes (text) for this meeting; ours were compared item by item. 14 agree, 4 caption errors resolved by the official reading, 3 substantive differences. The town’s minutes are a full record.

  1. differsVote on 2023 miscellaneous license renewals▶ 2:30:48

    recording Approve the 2023 miscellaneous license renewals as read by the chair — passed unanimously

    town’s minutes “devices (2) $35.00 $70.00”

    Ours records a unanimous vote; the official minutes list only the amusement device fees and record no vote. Check the recording at this time and the official minutes for a motion.

  2. differsRecognition of Genevieve Nass▶ 2:36:44

    recording Town manager will work with the Parks Commissioners on a memorial or recognition for Ms Nass, such as a dedication at the town beach.

    town’s minutes “public comment: ms. sroka wanted to make sure the town recognizes genevieve nass posthumously, perhaps working with the parks commission”

    Ours records a town manager commitment; official records only a public comment request and no assignment. Check the recording for whether the town manager agreed.

  3. differsBoard members present: Jeffreys and Dwyer

    recording Lou (member)

    town’s minutes “mr. dwyer will be attending a water district meeting this week.”

    Official lists Jeffreys (Chairman) and T. Dwyer as present; ours has neither by name and lists 'Lou' and 'Mr Franco' separately. Check the recording to identify who 'Lou' is (possibly L. Franco duplicated).

4 caption errors the town’s minutes resolve
  • Public access videographer's name (ratification vote):Ratify the town manager's appointment of Matthew Monroe as Public Access videographer — passed unanimously→Matthew Munroe▶ 26:34
  • Package store licensee name (Baker's Whalom Variety):Approve package store wine and malt license for Baker's Whalum variety, 423 Electric Ave — passed 4-1→Baker's Whalom Variety▶ 2:26:36
  • Member Alonzo's name:Mr Alonso (member)→T. Alonzo
  • Ms. Sroka's name:Ms Roka / select woman troka (member)→Ms. Sroka
In one record only: 7 from the recording, 1 from the town’s minutes
  • Recording only — Lufa Farms 350 jobs: 350 jobs ▶ 34:57
  • Recording only — Tax rate: Tax rate: 14.62 cents per thousand ▶ 40:29
  • Recording only — Eagle House parking lot / ADA figure: Eagle House parking lot / ADA project: 150 000 ▶ 45:48
  • Recording only — Limousine license insurance requirement: Limousine license insurance requirements: 250 000 ▶ 2:05:41
  • Recording only — Appointment policy specific changes: Appointment policy: interviews required when there are multiple applicants or any new applicant; 'select board' to replace 'board' throughout; 'vacancies' replaces 'list of appointments'; reappointment and volunteer applications both due May 15th. ▶ 1:27:56
  • Recording only — Certificate of good standing policy: Board agreed to discuss later making the certificate of good standing an explicit licensing policy. ▶ 2:28:25
  • Recording only — Town counsel attendee: Mr Bowen / attorney Bowens (town counsel)
  • Town’s minutes only — Karin Menard, Parks Commissioner: “karin menard, 672 page st., parks commissioner acknowledged the passing of residents cheryl shaw and genevieve nass and expressed condolences”

Compared 2026-10-14. Neither record is treated as the referee: a caption error is the same fact heard badly; a difference is for a person to check at the timestamp.

The money

  1. ▶ 34:57Lufa Farms project

    Total project cost and construction cost were estimated, with about 350 jobs. A tax increment financing agreement would need a vote at annual town meeting.

    as heard:between 75 and 85 million50 million350 jobs

  2. ▶ 37:05Emergency Management Performance Grant

    The fire chief received a grant for technical and dive rescue equipment.

    as heard:3500

  3. ▶ 37:25Firefighter safety equipment grant

    The fire department was awarded a grant for hoses, nozzles and fittings.

    as heard:14 869 dollars

  4. ▶ 37:45TC Pacios sprinkler repairs

    Sprinkler repairs are needed and should be done soon.

    as heard:six thousand dollars

  5. ▶ 40:09Town website

    An agreement was signed with Civic Plus to build a new website over six months.

  6. ▶ 40:29Tax rate

    The tax rate was reported as set.

    as heard:14.62 cents per thousand

  7. ▶ 45:48Eagle House parking lot / ADA project

    The capital planning committee had questions about the cost of the parking lot request. The engineer was to recheck the estimate and a phased alternative.

    as heard:150 000

  8. ▶ 2:05:41Limousine license insurance requirements

    The policy requires liability insurance per vehicle and workers compensation insurance on file.

    as heard:250 000

Settled without a vote

  • ▶ 1:14:27Remote work policy will return to the agenda next week after minor changes, including a workers compensation waiver where remote work is not mandated, a signed employee acknowledgment, and checking with counsel and the insurer.
  • ▶ 1:27:56Appointment policy: interviews required when there are multiple applicants or any new applicant; 'select board' to replace 'board' throughout; 'vacancies' replaces 'list of appointments'.
  • ▶ 1:46:16Appointment policy: reappointment and volunteer applications both due May 15th; the town manager forwards reappointment applications to the other body members for comment without a fixed date.
  • ▶ 1:59:20Wording on staff relationships in the appointed-officials guidance will be reworked with the town manager to go through the immediate supervisor and then the town manager's office.
  • ▶ 2:01:23Appointment policy likely to be approved next week.
  • ▶ 2:12:39Board will seek clarification on whether the limousine company is licensed in Fitchburg; license was already issued last week.
  • ▶ 2:28:25Board agreed to discuss later making the certificate of good standing an explicit licensing policy.
  • ▶ 2:36:44Town manager will work with the Parks Commissioners on a memorial or recognition for Ms Nass, such as a dedication at the town beach.
  • ▶ 2:34:42ARPA discussion moved to next week's meeting on Dec 20, the last of the calendar year.

Public comment

  1. ▶ 3:14Remembered two former town beach staff, Cheryl Shaw and Genevieve Nass, including 35 years of lifeguarding and swim lessons by Ms Nass. — Karen Menard, as heard, member of the Park Commission

Where the time went

Minutes of recording by subject, from the topic spans below. A topic with two subjects counts toward both.

The whole meeting, in order

  1. ▶ 0:08Opening and announcementsinformational · 3:06 long
  2. ▶ 3:14Public comment: tribute to beach staffinformational · 4:07 long · public comment, recreation
  3. ▶ 7:43300th Anniversary Committee interviews and appointmentsvoted · 17:29 long · personnel
  4. ▶ 25:12Ratify public access videographervoted · 2:27 long · hiring, personnel
  5. ▶ 27:39Chapter 61 notice of intent to sell, 255 Sunny Hill Roadvoted · 4:11 long · planning and zoning
  6. ▶ 31:50Town manager's report: vacancies, Lufa Farms, grants, facilities, IT, Eagle House parkinginformational · 21:55 long · economic development, grants, facilities
  7. ▶ 53:45Workshop: remote work policyreferred to next week · 21:03 long · policy, personnel
  8. ▶ 1:14:48Workshop: select board appointment policycontinued to next week · 46:35 long · policy, personnel
  9. ▶ 2:01:23Limousine license questionno resolution; clarification to be sought · 11:16 long · policy, legal
  10. ▶ 2:12:39Annual license renewalsvoted · 18:31 long · policy
  11. ▶ 2:31:10Committee reports, public comment and adjournmentadjourned · 7:16 long · public comment

What the captions could not carry

  • Speakers are not identified, so which member cast the dissenting vote on the Baker's Whalum and On the Rocks licenses is unclear (one member said they would not support Baker's).
  • Which member made or seconded most motions is unclear.
  • Exact figures in the grant and project cost remarks may be mis-rendered by the captions.

These are ours, and they are not the record

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