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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MEETING MINUTES
October 20, 2015
The Board of Selectmen met in the Lunenburg Town Hall, Joseph F. Bilotta Meeting Room, as scheduled with
Jamie Toale, Chair; Robert Ebersole, Vice Chair; Tom Alonzo, Clerk; Paula Bertram, Member; Phyllis Luck,
Member and Town Manager Kerry Lafleur.
The meeting opened at 7:00 P.M with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment
Ms. Luck announced that she, Ms. Lafleur and Land Use Director Adam Burney attended a Stormwater
Management Workshop last week. There was a lot of practical and basic information. Mr. Alonzo announced
the Boys & Girls Club Fall Rockin' Auction fundraiser on November 7' at 7:00 PM at the Leominster Eagles
Club. There will be a lot of fun, dancing, food and raffles. There is limited seating. Ticket information can be
obtained at bgcluboflunenburg.org. Mr. Toale announced Halloween Trick or Treat hours are from 6 - 8 PM on
Saturday, October 31$t
Committee Reports
Ms. Luck attended the School Building Committee meeting. There was a report presented on contingency
spending. To date, $162,912 has been spent. There was a separate sheet with possible expenses adding up to
another $70,000. A final sheet titled discretionary items totaled $4,251,000. This list includes artificial turf for
the new athletic field, replacing the existing field for $675,000 and demolishing the Passios Building for $1.5
million. Ms. Luck expressed surprise at seeing this list as she does not recall prior discussion of these items. Ms.
Bertram expressed concern about the list as well and requested further discussion on this. Mr. Alonzo stated he
did not attend this meeting. He wanted the Board to know none of these items are being pursued at this time; the
main goal right now is completion of the building. Depending on where we sit at the end of the project, those
other items may be brought forward. Mr. Toale suggested this discussion occur at a School Building Committee
meeting. Mr. Ebersole added some of these items may need a town meeting vote as they were not included in
the original article.
Ms. Bertram reported Conservation Commission meets tomorrow night. One of the items on the agenda will be
the approval of the parking lot for the Lane Property.
Mr. Ebersole reported there may be possible changes to the state aid formula for Library Aid. It is unclear of the
impact of this on the budget. The Library is also installing a new burner and building management system.
Sewer Commission continues to update operating policies and procedures.
Current Business
1. Review/Comment on Marketing Plan for Community Solar Project
Ms. Lafleur reported Joe Fiori and Eric Misbach of Nexamp were present this evening regarding the community
solar project marketing. Mr. Misbah presented a brief overview of Nexamp. The community solar project that
could provide a 15% savings on residents' electric bill is a 650kw array and is under development in fitchburg.
Nexamp's advantages are that net metering project credits are available to homeowners, renters, condominium
owners and non-protits. A 15% discount applied to your electric bill is guaranteed for up to twenty years. There
are no sign up costs and no service or cancellation fees. Changes can be made every six months. There is no
maintenance for the home owner and there is no installation of equipment on the homeowner's property. The
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signup process is simple; a person would send Nexamp their electric bill and Nexamp sends you a contract after
analyzing whether you are eligible. Nexamp would administer the signup process for Lunenburg residents. In
order to spread awareness of this opportunity, Nexamp would like to send out emails via various distribution
lists, post information on the town website, use word of mouth, social media and have a Nexamp presentation
and sign up event. Nexamp has already signed up 20 customers so far via their website. There are 50 spots
remaining plus or minus ten depending on the electrical load of each residence.
Mr. Alonzo stated he was in favor of this project and requested reserving a time period where only Lunenburg
residents can sign up for the program. Mr. Fiori stated Nexamp executives have expressed that they can't
provide exclusivity to Lunenburg residents. They can't turn away other people because they are not from
Lunenburg, but they can stop marketing it. Further discussion about the sign up process ensued. Mr. Alonzo
stated that residents can go to www.solarizemybill.com or call 800-945-5124 to sign up. He suggested a sign up
event for residents. A link will be posted on the town website for ease of sign up. The estimated "go live" date
for the project is June 2016. Resident Greg Bittner of 129 Pleasant Street asked how he should refer people.
Mr. Alonzo suggested directing them to the town website link. The Board thanked Mr. Fiori and Mr. Misbach.
2. Review & Order STM Warrant Articles
Ms. Lafleur asked the Board if they would like to reorder the articles for the Special Town Meeting. The
warrant will be finalized this week and goes to the printer on Monday. Mr. Toale invited Police Chief Marino to
speak on his articles on the STM warrant. The bylaw articles were originally on the May 2015 Annual Town
Meeting warrant, but were not voted on due to lack of a quorum. Since then Chief Marino has consulted with
legal counsel and clarified them further. The bylaw regulating the use of motor vehicles, recreational and snow
vehicles on Whalom Lake was first.
Motion: T. Alonzo
2nd: R. Ebersole
To recommend approval of the Lake Whalom bylaw
Mr. Ebersole asked if this should apply to Lake Shirley as well. Chief Marino stated there is a separate
bylaw for Lake Shirley that needs updating.
Vote: All in Favor
Chief Marino moved on to the bylaw that restricts the public consumption of marijuana or
tetrahydrocannabinol. Chief Marino reported the Executive Office of Public Safety has recommended adoption
of this bylaw. The Attorney General's office has passed this version in many towns. Mr. Alonzo stated he has a
problem with the wording of ingestion other than smoking, even for someone who has a valid medical
marijuana card. Ms. Bertram agreed. Mr. Toale asked if there is a Massachusetts General Law that addresses
this it not passed. Chief Marino replied no. Further discussion on the bylaw wording ensued.
Motion: R. Ebersole
2°d: P. Bertram
To make a recommendation on this bylaw at the special town meeting
Vote: All in Favor
The next proposed bylaw was to enact a bylaw authorizing the Board of Selectmen to license the business of
pawnbrokers, buyers and sellers, or dealers in metal. Chief Marino stated stolen property is brought to pawn
shops frequently. We need to be able to control what goes on at pawn shops. Discussion ensued regarding some
of the wording of the bylaw.
Motion: R. Ebersole
To recommend approval of the bylaw licensing pawn brokers
2"d: T. Alonzo
Vote: All in Favor
Mr. Alonzo complimented Chief Marino on the formatting of the bylaw. He thanked the Board and exited the
meeting.
Ms. Lafleur reported on Article 1; collective bargaining agreement with the Professional Firefighters. There is
still no settlement at this time.
Motion: T. Alonzo
To make a recommendation at town meeting on Article 1
2"': R. Ebersole
Vote: All in Favor
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Regarding Article 2, there are no prior year expenses. For Article 3 which amends amounts voted for the
FY'2016 Budget, Ms. Lafleur presented a brief update. New Growth has been submitted to the state in the
amount of $360,856, but not yet approved. If you add that to the additional state aid minus the cherry sheet
charges, there is additional revenue of $93,629 available.
Ms. Lafleur stated Veteran's Benefits based on approvals through the end of the calendar year, we will have a
deficit of $48,000, which is what was budgeted for the entire year. This is one area she asked the Board to
consider for additional appropriation.
There is also the potential to add more revenue to the Reserve Fund to deal with overexpenditures with snow
and ice or anything else unexpected that comes up. We have had a couple of retirement buybacks to date which
has expended 63.3% of the Salary Reserve Account.
Ms. Lafleur stated we do expect to see a surplus collection in our investment income as a result of the bond
proceeds we have for the school project. We will expect to receive an additional amount of collection in that
line item.
Motion: R. Ebersole
To recommend transferring $50,000 to the Veteran's Benefits Account and the remainder to the Reserve
Fund
2"°: T. Alonzo
Vote: All in Favor
Motion: R. Ebersole
To recommend approval of the budget adjustment article
25°. P. Bertram
Vote: All in Favor
Ms. Lafleur moved on to Article 12 and stated she reviewed this with town counsel and according to the 2012
September Special Town Meeting, Article 1, the Board already has blanket authorization to enter into
alternative energy power purchasing and/or net metering credit purchase agreements. Hence, there is no reason
to take up this article for Nexamp. Mr. Alonzo stated there may be some people who could say that the
September 2012 vote was for a particular project. Ms. Lafleur stated there is no harm going forward with this
article. It was suggested to present to voters that going forward these projects are going to come up more often
and this authority would address them all.
Motion: T. Alonzo
To recommend Article 12 for approval
2"°: R. Ebersole
Vote: All in Favor
Ms. Lafluer moved on to Article 14 which is the request to appropriate into the Stabilization Fund. She
proposed moving $2,623 into this fund which would represent the increased spending and conform to the
Stabilization Fund policy.
Motion: R. Ebersole
To recommend transferring $2,623 into the Stabilization Fund
2'°: T. Alonzo
Vote: All in Favor
Mr. Toale stated there were some open items on the codification project that are still pending so the Board will
pass over that for this evening.
Ms. Lafleur presented the employment agreement for newly appointed Director of Municipal Finance, Karen
Brochu. This item is already included in FY16 budget. This agreement includes an amendment to her current
agreement and provides $9,259 for this position.
Motion: P. Bertram
To approve the amendment to the employee agreement
2nd. T. Alonzo
Vote: All in Favor
The Board signed the agreement.
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Ms. Lafleur requested the Board sign another copy of the 1" Quarter Lunenburg Water Commitment to the
Treasurer as the original was misplaced. The Board signed the warrant.
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The Board approved minutes of October 6, 2015.
Town Manager Report:
Ms. Lafleur referred to the Board of Selectmen pending agenda items list that was updated as of yesterday. If
the agenda item is scheduled, a date has been placed next to it. She asked the Board to review the list and
inform Executive Assistant Peterson of any items they believe should be on the list. Ms. Lafleur stated she
intends to place this into a spreadsheet that identifies the current status of each item.
Ms. Lafleur directed the Board to the FY16 First Quarter Revenues/ Expenditures Report prepared by Town
Accountant Brochu.
The town has collected 27.43% of preliminary estimates through September 30, 2015.
Local Receipts: the town has collected 19.14% of the FY16 estimate.
Fines: 20.05% collected of estimates through September 30.
Local Options Meal Tax: 38.10% of the estimate through the 1"' quarter of FY'16. The average for FY'15 was
$24,600. Based on this average the estimate could be increased by $11,000 for FY'16.
Motor Vehicle Excise Tax: to date 10% has been collected; the majority of collections occur in the 35° quarter.
Investment Income: the current estimate is $15,300. The town has collected 257.31% through September 30.
This is partly due to the investment of proceeds received for the Middle School/High School project.
Miscellaneous Non- Recurring Income: the town has collected 34.75% of the net metering credits estimate.
Fees: the town has collected 30.18% of the current estimate for fees.
Taxes & State Aid: the town has collected 25.58% of our tax levy, including $70,791 in tax lien revenue and
24.08% of state aid estimate.
Expenditures: the town has encumbered 35.4% of budgeted expenditures. Of note on the expenditure side is
the Salary Reserve and Veteran's benefits, the details were already presented this evening. The Wiring
Inspector account has expended 65.1% of the appropriation to date. The Wiring Inspector receives a percentage
of fees collected and currently there is a large building project going in town. We will probably need to make
some adjustment at the end of the year.
All other expenditures appear to be at the level they should be at this point in the fiscal year.
She asked the Board to review the spreadsheet's line item detail and if they have questions to contact either Ms.
Lafleur or Ms. Brochu.
Public Comment
Greg Bittner stated he is a fairly new member of the School Building Committee and wanted to discuss the
school construction contingency list. He was surprised to see the solar panels for the new school roof were not
on the list. He asked Facilities Director John Londa about this and Mr. Londa informed him he was working on
a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). Mr. Bittner wanted to bring this particular item up for discussion because
he feels it would be a good return on the investment. Mr. Alonzo suggested he bring it up at the next School
Building Committee meeting. Mr. Bittner stated four items were prioritized on the list; touchscreens,
reproduction of the murals, reconfiguration of the Passios Building parking lot and an outdoor classroom. Mr.
Ebersole stated the solar panels may not be on the list due to it being one of the Unitil circuits that has reached
capacity. Ms. Lafleur stated if there is a PPA, the school would not own the solar equipment. The town could
not afford the capital outlay for the solar panels. Mr. Bittner stated he had an appointment with School
Superintendent Calmes to discuss the contingency list and the history behind it on Friday.
Mir. Ebersole stated he attended the Lunenburg Water District meeting and the Commissioners met with the
Lancaster Town Administrator about the possible intermunicipal agreement. They are moving forward with
discussion with Lancaster, possibly leading to negotiations. Mr. Ebersole's public comment at that meeting was
their legal counsel has ruled that they have the right to purchase land and or develop water in another town to
supply Lunenburg. If they were to supply users outside the district it would have to go back to the water district
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meeting. Question was asked if legislature approval would be required as well. Mr. Ebersole believed both were
required.
Motion: P. Bertram
To adjourn the meeting
2nd.P. Luck
Vote: All in Favor
Respectfully submitted,
Elaim Peterson
Elaine M. Peterson
Executive Assistant to the Town Manager

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN 
November 3, 2015 
  7:00 PM – Town Hall 
     Bilotta Meeting Room, Second Floor 
AGENDA 
 
  
 
 
In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Law, please be advised that this meeting is 
being recorded and broadcast over Lunenburg Public Access. 
 
7:00 PM  PUBLIC COMMENT  
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS 
 
APPOINTMENTS  
7:00 PM Eagle Scout Project proposal- Owen Parker  
7:15 PM Disclosures by Non-Elected Municipal Employee of Financial Interest- Conservation  
              Commission members; T. Bertram, J. Rabbitt, C. Luck, Brad Kennedy 
7:30 PM Mutual appointment to Parks Commission- Dennis Mannone  
 
CURRENT BUSINESS 
1. ACO RESPONSE POLICIES 
2. Minutes/ Warrants/ Action File Issues 
3. Committee Reports:  Board of Health; Building Reuse Committee; Cable Advisory Committee; 
Capital Planning Committee; Conservation Commission;Finance Committee; Library Board of 
Trustees; MART Advisory; MPO; Planning Board; PACC; School Committee; School Building 
Committee; Sewer Commission; ZBA 
4. Town Manager Reports or Department Reports 
 
INTERVIEWS/ APPOINTMENTS/ RE-APPOINTMENTS/ RESIGNATIONS   
Amory Phelps-Historical Commission Representative to APDC 
Requests to be Appointed to APDC: Richard McGrath, Jim LaVeck, Cullen Dwyer, Brian Corcoran 
 
EXECUTIVE SESSION-M.G.L. C. 30A, §21: To discuss strategy in preparation for negotiations with 
non-union personnel or to conduct contract negotiations with non- union personnel if an open meeting 
may have a detrimental effect on the government’s bargaining or litigating position, and the Chair 
declares so. Discussion of Police Chief Contract  
 
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE    
November 10- workshop 
November 16- STM 
November 17

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RECEIVED & FILED
DEC 0 2 2015
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
LUNENBURG TOWN
CLERK OFFICE
NOVEMBER 3, 2015
The Board of Selectmen met in the Lunenburg Town Hall, Joseph F. Bilotta Meeting Room, as scheduled with
Jamie Toale, Chairman; Robert Ebersole, Vice Chairman; Tom Alonzo, Clerk; Paul Bertram, Member; Phyllis
Luck, Member and Kerry Lafleur, Town Manager. The meeting opened at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Public Comment:
Ms. Luck reported she had attended a meeting of the Lunenburg Water District and they had discussed the
intermunicipal agreement with Lancaster. It was noted that the negotiations with Lancaster for the IMA may
require a vote of district members. Another discussion item was the proposed new building at the Massachusetts
Avenue property; a survey, drainage plan, location of the building is needed.
The Lions' Club Pancake Breakfast at Eagle House is tomorrow since Veterans Day is next week.
Mr. Alonzo thanked Mrs. McCullah and her civics class students for coming to Town Hall to hear him speak
about town government. They had lots of great questions.
He announced the Lunenburg Boys & Girls Club Rockin' Auction fundraiser at the Eagles Club in Leominster
on November 7"
'. It starts at 7:00 p.m. and features a silent auction, Chinese auction, 50/50 raffle and more.
Mr. Toale announced November 5th is the last day to register to vote at the Special Town Meeting on
November 16. The Town Clerk office will be open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. that day.
Eagle Scout Project
Owen Parker presented his Eagle Scout project proposal to the Board. He would like to add a new plaque in
memory of all veterans to a blank rock in the Veterans Memorial Park. The plaque could be for the War on
Terrorism. He would like to refurbish the park benches and add mulch and edgers around all the memorials.
The work would start in the spring of 2016. Total cost would run around $1200- $1300 and would require 32
man hours.
Motion: T. Alonzo
To approve the Eagle Scout project as presented and authorize Owen Parker to remove the park benches
to be refurbished
2"d: P. Bertram
Vote: All in Favor
The Board thanked Owen for his presentation.
Disclosures by Non-Elected Municipal Employees of Financial Interest under G.L. c. 268A, $19
Conservation Commission members Tom Bertram, Jack Rabbitt, Brad Kennedy and Carl Luck presented
regarding their disclosures. Ms. Luck and Ms. Bertram recused themselves due to being related to Carl Luck
(husband) and Tom Bertram (son) respectively.
Jack Rabbitt, Vice Chair of the Conservation Commission, spoke first. He stated the commission members were
filing these in an effort to be open and honest. He sincerely wants to protect the environment. Over the past year
it has become apparent the wetland regulations need updating, specifically the buffer zone definitions and what
constitutes being a structure. Four of the seven commission members live on lakes and would be affected by the
changes. They contacted the State Ethics Commission and were informed there was a conflict and to file the
disclosures. If four out of seven are in conflict, the commission could not discuss changing regulations. They
are looking for guidance from the Board. Mr. Ebersole stated he was okay with the request with the
understanding that if an issue affects the members' properties they would need to recuse themselves versus
rulings that affect all residents. He advised the discussions be televised and proposed regulations be published
in the newspaper, and a reporter is invited to the meeting.
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Tom Bertram, 225 Island Road, has been a member for one year. He stated the bylaws and regulations need
updating and Massachusetts law has been updated this year so new revisions are needed. They would like to
clean up the discrepancies between both.
Richard Bursch, Chairman, stated his comments are directed at the process not the integrity of the individuals
involved. As it stands now, they have a bylaw that was enacted in 1997 and regulations that were updated in
2014 whose general terms and procedures need to be aligned. Ethics has deemed that there are financial impacts
to these members that merit exemption. He did not believe the Board should act on a broad exemption. If they
do, theoretically four members who live on lakes could abolish the buffer zone. He did not believe they would
do so but that would be the reality. Speaking as the Chairman, he would like to see a discussion only.
Carl Luck, 50 Sunset Lane, echoed the same request as Mr. Bertram and Mr. Rabbitt. One reason he came on
the commission was to review and implement policies. He stated we certainly would recuse ourselves if our
properties were affected. He hoped the Board would support the request for determination so they could
continue on and do their jobs.
Brad Kennedy, 17 Crocker Ave, wanted to make clear the reason that he joined the commission was to make
lakes healthier.
Mr. Toale stated it is important to note that he also owns property on a lake and considered whether he should
recuse himself on this decision. However listening to the statements, he felt comfortable working with the
commission regarding cleaning up the regulations and bylaw. He was not comfortable with a blanket
exemption. He suggested the Board take this under advisement. Mr. Ebersole asked about the affected
commission members using the Rule of Necessity, Ms. Lafleur stated this only applies to elected officials.
Mr. Alonzo stated the Conservation Chair said it best when what they are doing is to protect the process.
It is not an issue of trust; it has to do with setting precedent and giving power beyond what you should when a
conflict arises. He stated he would like to see a narrower definition of the conflict of interest.
Motion: B. Ebersole
2"d: T. Alonzo
To approve the determination that financial interest in making regulations conforms to the bylaws and
not include any discussion regarding changing substantially either of those items for this purpose
Discussion: Mr. Ebersole believed it is important the regulations be consistent with the bylaws. He
supported a limited process and additional discussion going forward.
Mr. Bertram stated the commission would be discussing updating the bylaws over the winter when things
quiet down. He suggested placing the buffer zone definitions into the bylaw. Mr. Alonzo stated he would
be more comfortable with a town meeting vote about the buffer zone. Land Use Director Adam Burney
stated there is no conflict in the bylaw and regulations; the two are separate. He suggested the four
affected commission members grant permission for the Board to discuss this with the Ethics Commission
attorney. They could hash out the details of the case and get a perspective on individual circumstances to
add clarity to how this might play out. Each member has a different potential financial interest
depending on where they live and how much land they own. Mr. Alonzo stated he has done this in the
past and Ethics has already determined there is a conflict and it's up to the Board to decide.
Mr. Rabbitt stated he was also on the stormwater subcommittee; should he resign? Mr. Alonzo stated
anything related to stormwater would be placed into a bylaw, so no, he did not need to.
Mr. Ebersole requested to withdraw his motion and ask the four parties to resubmit revised requests that
limit their participation as it relates to them and the comments presented tonight. Mr. Alonzo proposed
the commission members discuss this among themselves and present an outlined document of what they
are looking to change. The Board could then proceed from those documents. Mr. Rabbitt asked for
clarification. Mr. Alonzo stated one thing preventing the Board's decision is there is not enough
information on the parts of the bylaw and regulations that you intend to amend.
Mr. Ebersole withdrew his motion and Mr. Alonzo withdrew his second.
Motion: T. Alonzo
Second: P. Bertram
To allow a narrow exemption to discuss for purposes of presenting an outline of those sections of
regulations and bylaw that they are looking to adjust for presentation to the Board
Vote: Mr. Alonzo-yes, Mr. Toale- yes, Mr. Ebersole- yes
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Vote: Mr. Alonzo- yes, Mr. Toale-yes, Mr. Ebersole- yes
Ms. Luck and Ms. Bertram returned to the meeting.
Parks Commissioner Appointment
Ms. Lafleur reported the Parks Commission consists of three members and there is currently one vacancy.
Dennis Mannone, 635 Goodrich Street, has requested to be appointed to the Parks Commission. He has worked
in the public sector for twenty years. Paul Scheipers, Park Commissioner, welcomed Mr. Mannone's request to
be appointed. Parks Commissioner Bob Robuccio could not be present this evening due to a family emergency.
Ms. Lafleur checked the Town Charter and it reads the majority of those members eligible to appoint are
required. Four members are required and there were more than that tonight so the appointment can be made.
Mr. Ebersole asked Mr. Mannone if he intended to run for election in May. He stated he would.
Motion: P. Bertram
2": B. Ebersole
To appoint Dennis Mannone to the Parks Commission until the next election
Discussion: Mr. Toale supported the nomination as he has worked with Mr. Mannone on the Capital
Improvement Planning Committee. Ms. Luck thanked him for his interest.
Vote: Mr. Toale- yes, Mr. Ebersole- yes, Mr. Alonzo-yes, Ms. Bertram - yes, Ms. Luck- yes, MIr.
Scheipers- yes
Appointments to Architectural Preservation District Commission
Mr. Toale asked if the applicants for the APDC were present.
Motion: T. Alonzo
2"d: P. Bertram
To appoint Amory Phelps to the APDC as the Historical Commission Representative Vote: All in Favor
Resident Jim Laveck, 33 Lancaster Ave., stated he owned a historical home in the APD and thought it was
important to be involved. He thought downtown was quaint and he wanted to keep that look for the town. Ms.
Bertram asked him his thoughts about mixed use for buildings while maintaining their integrity. Mr. Laveck
stated he had a home business when he first moved to town and he believed he had maintained the integrity of
that structure while doing so. Mr. Ebersole corrected the mixed use referred to the Historical District.
The Board reviewed the composition of the commission. It is a five member board with one member from the
Historical Commission, a design professional, a craftsperson or building contractor familiar with historical
restoration, one resident of the APD and one member at large. Terms are staggered.
Mr. Laveck stated he could be the resident member of the APD.
Brian Corcoran, 9 Lancaster Ave., stated he has been involved with the meetings regarding the APDC bylaw
from its inception and fits into the resident member designation. He understands the meaning of the bylaw and
would like to keep the character of the town as is.
Cullen Dwyer, 76 Main Street, Historical Commission member, also lives in the APD. He helped draft the
APDC bylaw and wording. He offered to fill the resident designation or the member at large position.
Mr. Alonzo stated he is not speaking as a reflection on the people coming forward for the APDC but the process
and wanted to keep the Historical Commission separate from this commission. Mr. Toale agreed.
Richard McGrath, 22 Cushing Lane, Historical Commission member, stated he could fill the craftsperson
category as he is a third generation master stone mason/bricklayer. He likes the idea of making the town
accessible; those homes are anchors of the community. He added he is not opposed to development.
Motion: B. Ebersole
21°: T. Alonzo
To appoint Richard McGrath as the craftsperson member on the APDC with a term ending June 30,
2016
Vote: All in Favor
Motion: T. Alonzo
To appoint Jim Laveck as the resident member on the APDC with a term to expire June 30, 2017
2'°: B. Ebersole
Vote: All in Favor
Discussion ensued about advertising for more applicants before appointing Mr. Dwyer and Mr. Corcoran. Mr.
Toale stated he did not want to appoint more Historical Commission members as they have their own charge.
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Mr. Corcoran and Mr. Dwyer could serve as alternates if there are more applicants or could be appointed if no
further applicants come forward. In the meantime, the APDC now has a quorum and can begin their work.
The Board is seeking people with design skills and a member at large of the community. Mr. Toale assured the
current applicants that this decision is not a reflection on them personally.
Mr. Ebersole requested more clear maps of the Historical and Architectural Districts for the May 2016 annual
town meeting. Mr. Toale thanked the applicants and asked them to wait a little longer. The Board will get back
to them regarding whether the appointments would be as members or alternates.
The Minutes of October 13, 2015 were approved and signed.
The 2'd Quarter Water Bill Warrant in the amount of $6271.05 was presented. An accounts payable warrant in
the amount of $456,236.64;; a payroll warrant in the amount of $702,596.59 and a payroll deductions warrant in
the amount of $448,468.20 were presented for signatures.
Committee Reports:
Ms. Luck attended a School Committee meeting on October 21° and the Financial Report for 2014-2015 was
presented. Supt. Calmes mentioned in the discussion that at the Capital Planning meeting about sharing
facilities management capability with the town. The next meeting is tomorrow.
At a ZBA meeting on the 28th
", a special permit to build a home on a non-conforming lot at 1381 Mass. Avenue
was denied, There is a twenty day appeal period.
Ms. Bertram reported the Planning Board held a hearing on the 274 Prospect Street development on October
26"
'. Residents expressed concerns about bylaws and lack of architectural character of the proposed metal
buildings. The hearing was continued to December 14. The majority of the meeting focused on bylaw changes
relative to the parking section. The Conservation Commission met on October 28* and held a special meeting
onsite at the Lane Property parking lot. Work is commencing shortly. The Lunenburg Snow Riders will be
doing the work funded by a grant through the Recreational Trails Program. They are awaiting state approval of
the funding.
Mr. Alonzo reported Cable Advisory Committee is preparing a survey for residents regarding future uses of the
cable resources.
Mr. Ebersole reported the Board of Health has a workshop meeting scheduled for November 9" to review the
Septic System Loan Program. The Sewer Commission met last week. The Pratt Street/Lakeview Avenue sewer
project has five applicants to connect to the sewer as of October 27th. There is a workshop scheduled for tonight
on grease traps and compliance.
Mr. Toale reported the Building Reuse Committee met and reviewed the first pass assessment for the feasibility
study performed by Tappe Architects. They have completed a review of the space and conditions of the four
buildings under review. The committee is now working on a criteria matrix comparing potential
recommendations based on fit, cost, meeting expectations and marketability. They are also compiling a list of
frequently asked questions and will begin to review possible choices with plus and minuses in the next month.
Capital Planning met on the 27* and reviewed long range capital needs of the DPW Department, Pavement
Management Plan and Town Building capital needs. The committee will integrate and present the long range
requests/trend analysis to the Finance Committee, Town Manager and Board of Selectmen for use in budget
discussions.
Ms. Lafleur reported the Town received an additional amount of 40S funding in the amount of $44,000 via a
late amendment filed with the state. She will be sending more information out tomorrow. It is $20,000 under
what the town received in fiscal year 2015. She will be looking for an additional appropriation or a reduction in
revenue. Ms. Lafleur stated in consulting with Town Accountant Brochu, we could slightly reduce some of our
local receipt estimates.
Mr. Toale asked for further public comment. There was none.
He stated the next Board meeting on November 10th will be a workshop and will not be televised, but it is open
to the public. The next televised Board meeting will be on November 17"
". He reminded all of the Special Town
Meeting on Monday, November 16"*
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Mr. Ebersole wanted to mention the passing of Mary Padula on October 29 at the age of 89. She was a lifetime
resident of Lunenburg. She served as Town Clerk, Tax Collector and Treasurer for many years. She also served
in the Senate for 8 years and served as Secretary of Housing & Community for 5 years as part of Governor
Weld's cabinet.
Motion: T. Alonzo
2nd: P. Bertram
To enter into Executive Session under M.G.L. c. 138, §21, and not return to Open Session, to discuss
strategy in preparation for negotiation with non-union personnel or to conduct contract negotiations with
non-union personnel if an Open Meeting may have detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or
litigating position and the Chair declares so; Police Chief Contract
Vote: Ms. Luck-yes, Ms. Bertram -yes, Mr. Alonzo-yes, Mr. Ebersole -yes, Mr. Toale- yes
*****************************Executive Session Minutes are Separate*********************
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The meeting adjourned at 8:36 p.m.
kespectiully submitted,
Blaine
Executive Assistant to the Town Manager
RECEIVED & FILED
DEC 0 2 2015
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN 
November 10, 2015 
  7:00 PM – Town Hall 
     Bilotta Meeting Room, Second Floor 
Workshop AGENDA 
 
  
 
 
Note: This meeting will not be televised on Lunenburg public access channel. 
 
1. Pavement Management 
2. Traffic Rules & Orders 
3. Animal Control Policy & Procedures 
4. Review of STM Warrant Articles 
 
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
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NOVEMBER 10, 2015
The Board of Selectmen met in the Lunenburg Town Hall, Joseph F. Bilotta Meeting Room, as scheduled with
Jamie Toale, Chairman; Tom Alonzo, Clerk; PaulaBertram, Member; Phyllis Luck, Member and Kerry Lafleur,
Town Manager. Robert Ebersole, Vice Chairman, was not present.
Also present was DW Director Jack Rodriquenz, Police Chief James Marino, Rich Benevento and Mike
Pompili of World Tech Engineering
This meeting was not televised over the public access channel.
Mr. Toale called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Pavement Management
Ms. Lafleur stated this workshop was put together to discuss one of the Board's goals. Ms. Lafleur announced
there were two consulting engineers present, Rich Benevento and Mike Pompili of WorldTech Engineering,
Woburn, MA. She added they were here to discuss the different items the Board identified as important under
this goal. Mr. Benevento and Mr. Pompili created a presentation.
Mr. Benevento stated there was a reevaluation of the Lunenburg roads over the summer and fall and that is now
in the program and available for use to determine the pavement condition index. Lunenburg is a "62" out of
"100." In order to determine where the Town wants to be is the level of investment the Town wants to make;
pavement management in the Northeast is very dynamic. Roads and bridges worsen with age. Establishing
priorities is a town decision, where and how much to invest. Main roadways have the highest priority as they
are used the most and cost more to maintain.
If you take funding to work on the local roadways, then you are taking away from the prioritized roadways too.
What do you want to invest in your program, keep the status quo or something else?
You want to be maintaining; preventative maintenance is better than redoing an entire road; this buys you some
time.
Mr. Pompili presented a summary of the present condition of the various town roads and the costs to maintain
them via preventative actions such as crack sealing and overlay. An overlay costs about a quarter of the cost of
road construction. He added runoff surface water and overload of structural capacity are the two main reasons
roads start to break down.
Discussion ensued on various types of roads and costs for restoration. "Excellent" rated roads change to "good"
rated roads in an average five years and that is when crack sealing would be warranted. If you do nothing, the
roads continue to deteriorate and costs to restore grow significantly.
Mr. Rodriquenz stated that success with maintaining the present pavement management plan is to increase
funding annually. Ms. Bertram agreed but asked where the funding is coming from? Do we take part of the
funding for the main roads to keep up the collector, local and secondary roads?
Discussion ensued on how to inform and encourage taxpayers to pay for these roads, as well as how to fund
future new improvements while still maintaining current roads. Mr. Pompili stated they could supply scenarios
based on certain amounts of funding. Mr. Toale stated the Board needed to know what the actual cost was of
getting a road done.
Traffic Rules & Orders
The Board reviewed current traffic rules and orders as well as draft traffic rules and orders along with Police
Chief Marino. One item discussed was increasing parking fines. The discussion will continue at the January 19,
2016 meeting.
Animal Control Policy & Procedures
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Chief Marino presented a draft of animal control officer scope of service and responsibilities and municipal
animal inspector qualifications and duties. The group also reviewed the MRPC feasibility study on regional
animal control.
Review of Special Town Meeting Articles
The Board reviewed Warrant articles for the Special Town Meeting on November 16, 2015.
The Board signed an accounts payable warrant in the amount of $474, 419.08.
The Board adjourned
Respectfully submitted,
clinchpetecon
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Lunenburg High School Auditorium  
1079 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg 
 
November 16, 2015 
REVISED AGENDA 
 
6:00 PM Meeting before Special Town Meeting  
 
6:05 pm Executive Session- To enter into Executive Session- Chapter 30A, § 21A (9), to discuss strategy with 
respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government’s 
bargaining or litigating position, and the Chair so declares- O’Brien Homes 
 
7:00 PM Special Town Meeting 
 
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BOARD OF SELECTME
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
The Board of Selectmen met in the Lunenburg Town Hall, Joseph F. Bilotta Meeting Room, as scheduled with
Jamie Toale, Chairman; Robert Ebersole, Vice Chairman; Tom Alonzo, Clerk; Paul Bertram, Member; Phyllis
Luck, Member and Kerry Lafleur, Town Manager. The meeting opened at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Public Comment
Mr. Toale thanked the town residents who attended the Special Town Meeting last night. He encouraged more
residents to get involved. He stated the Cable Advisory Committee is seeking two more members, the Public
Access Advisory Committee is also seeking two members; the Architectural Preservation District Commission
is seeking two members; specifically one member at large and one member with design experience. The Bylaw
Review Committee is seeking one member. The Senior Property Tax Work Off Committee is also seeking one
member.
The Lunenburg Turkey Hill Family Lion's Club is holding Meat Bingo on November 21st from 7 - 9 pm at the
Eastman Club in Fitchburg. All benefits go to the various charities the Lions' Club sponsors. Mr. Alonzo
thanked everyone who attended and supported the Lunenburg Boys & Girls Club Rockin' Auction two weeks
ago. It was a very successful event.
Ms. Luck stated Boy Scout Logan Marshall is still seeking funding for his Eagle Scout project of building a
handicapped accessible ramp and walkway connecting the Senior Center to the Teen Center. She encouraged
others to contribute to the project. She also attended a conference titled "Elevating Municipal Partnerships," at
Holy Cross last week. She reported on some of the informative workshops she attended.
Eagle Scout Project Proposal
Mr. Toale reported the 6:00 pm Executive Session was postponed to a future date. He moved on to the Eagle
Scout project proposal from Steven Hoffmann of Troop 1728. Mr. Hoffmann reported his project is to build a
garden and install spotlights for the flagpole at the gazebo. Protocol dictates lighting any flag being flown at
night. He also believed a garden around the flagpole would enhance the beauty of the common. He has obtained
approval from the Building Department and Parks Commission to date. Mr. Hoffmann has spoken to the
Building Inspector and he will need an electrical permit to run power underground to the flagpole for ground
mounted lighting. A licensed electrician will obtain the permit and install the wiring. He will use landscaping
stone for the garden bed around the flagpole. The garden will be raised around the flagpole and planted with
perennials.
Motion: P. Bertram
2'd: T. Alonzo
To approve the Eagle Scout project as presented by Steven Hoffmann
Vote: All in Favor
The Board thanked Mr. Hoffmann for coming forward with this project. Mr. Toale offered to be the beneficiary
for the project. Mr. Hoffmann will drop off the paperwork for Mr. Toale's signature.
Bylaw Review Committee Appointments
Mr. Toale moved to the Bylaw Review Committee applicants. Cathy Hennessey, 30 Clifton Road, came
forward and reported she was asked to serve on the committee. Ms. Lafleur expanded on this by stating the four
candidates coming in tonight were recruited by the Town Moderator. Nancy Gray, 45 Rangeley Road, stated
she was asked by Tim Murphy to serve on the committee and she thought it was time she did something like
that. Her occupation is as an attorney. Ms. Lafleur reported that Michelle Smith of 19 Redwood Road could not
make it in this evening and Rob Bowen, a former selectmen and attorney was coming in later this evening. Two
of the five members are appointed by the Moderator. Two members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen.
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Mr. Ebersole noted the fifth member serving on the committee is the Town Clerk, who shall serve by virtue of
office.
Motion: R. Ebersole
2": T. Alonzo
To appoint Nancy Gray and Cathy Hennessey as the Board's designees for the Bylaw Review Committee
Vote: All in Favor
The Board thanked Ms. Gray and Ms. Hennessey for coming in.
Transfer of All Alcohol License for The Bootlegger to Fifty Mass Ave. LLC
Mr. Toale read the hearing notice aloud, "The Lunenburg Licensing Authority will hold a public hearing on November
17, 2015 at 7:15 PM in the Town Hall, Joseph Bilotta Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 17 Main St. Lunenburg, on the
application submitted by FIFTY MASS AVE. LLC, for a transfer of an All Alcohol Restaurant license from Cosimi Corp.
d/b/a The Bootlegger, 50 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA. The premises are described as a 1 1/2 story building
with function room in the downstairs area. I" Floor has 1 main dining room, bar and lounge and kitchen area; 2nd floor
has 1 dining room and outside deck." Mr. Toale opened the hearing.
Applicants Sean Morrison and Lance Dellogono came forward and stated they were purchasing the business.
Ms. Lafleur stated the application was in order but wanted to note as part of the application process a CORI
check had come back that contained information that could result in an adverse finding. In accordance with the
Town CORI policy, the applicant was notified and provided a copy of the CORI and the CORI policy. The
applicant has the right to dispute the finding and was notified in writing on November 10",
, but has yet to
respond. If no dispute is filed, the record will be deemed to be accurate and provided to the Local Licensing
Authority in Executive Session with the required prior notice being provided to the applicant. At this time it is
recommended the Board hear the transfer request and provide the applicant with a date certain by which he
should respond to the accuracy of the record. If the applicant seeks a more immediate decision relative to the
transfer request, the applicant may consent to the release of the information to the Board and the Board may
discuss the record as part of the transfer request during tonight's public hearing. The applicant stated he did not
receive a letter. Ms. Lafluer reported Executive Assistant Elaine Peterson sent a copy of the letter via email and
attempted to contact the applicant by phone. Mr. Toale suggested continuing the hearing to December 1st. Ms.
Lafleur stated the Board was free to ask any other questions related to the application. Mr. Alonzo asked if there
would be any changes to the business. Mr. Morrison stated he planned on keeping all the policies the same and
planned on running it the same as the current owner has for twenty years.
Mr. Ebersole asked Mr. Morrison and Mr. Dellogono about their experience in running restaurants and liquor
establishments. Mr. Dellogono stated they are keeping the current staff and Mr. Cosimi is staying onboard as a
consultant. Mr. Dellogono stated he managed Destare in Fitchburg from its opening for four years. There were
no violations or issues with that license. He added ten years ago he had a café called Mocha Alley which he ran
for five years.
Mr. Toale asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak for or against this application. Alan Cosimi,
24 Field Road, Leominster, and present owner of The Bootlegger, came forward and confirmed that he was
staying on to consult and they are keeping everything the same. He stated he had faith that they would do a
good job and keep the current systems in place.
Discussion ensued on continuing the hearing and the common victualer license application. Ms. Lafleur offered
to show the letter to the applicants during a brief recess. The applicants exited the meeting to review the letter
sent to Mr. Dellogono.
Mr. Toale reported the Conservation Commission members who filed Disclosures by Non-elected Municipal
Employees of Financial Interest, were not yet prepared to present tonight, so this will be rescheduled to another
meeting.
Tax Classification Hearing
Mr. Toale read aloud. "The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on November 17, 2015 at 7:30
P.M. as required by M.G.L. Ch. 40 §56 on the issue of allocating the local property tax levy among the four
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classes of real and personal property for Fiscal Year 2016. The hearing will be held in the Town Hall, 2"d
Floor, Joseph Bilotta Meeting Room, at 17 Main Street, Lunenburg, MA. Jamie Toale, Chairman Board of
Selectmen."
Rebecca Boucher, Associate Regional Assessor of Regional Resource Group, stated she was here to present the
Assessors' recommendation to set a single tax rate to be applied to all classes of property in Lunenburg. The
levy to be raised for fiscal year 2016 is $23,536,237.82. There is still some final data to be entered into the
recap. The Board of Assessors has calculated the following tax rates needed to raise the tax levy: Residential,
Commercial, Industrial and Personal Property at $19.62 per thousand. Values increased 3% in residential
classes for single family homes, condominiums, and land; a positive sign of the real estate market's recovery.
Commercial and industrial assessments did not show evidence of a market value increase.
The average single family home value increased from $246,347 in fiscal year 2015 to $256,969 for fiscal year
2016 and the average tax bill increased by 11.7% from $4,513.08 in fiscal year 2015 to $5041.73 in fiscal year
2016. Of this $528.65 increase, 66% results from the debt repayment for the Lunenburg Middle/High School
project, amounting to $349.48 on the average tax bill. Ms. Bertram asked if the entire school project debt is
reflected in the tax rate increase now. Ms. Boucher stated this is for this year's payment of the debt; she has not
seen the full schedule. Ms. Latleur reported the Town has one additional borrowing to do, sometime in January
2016, ranging between four and six million dollars. This will be the bulk of the project less what is being held in
contingency. The contingency may not end up being spent. About 75% of the project is reflected in the fiscal
year 2016 tax bills. Ms. Boucher stated that on the preliminary tax bills there was a percentage increase in
addition to last year's taxes so that the increase will be spread out over the fiscal year.
Motion: T. Alonzo
2"d: R. Ebersole
To adopt the uniform tax rate as recommended by the Regional Assessors office
Mr. Toale asked for any further comment. There was none. He closed the hearing.
Vote: All in Favor
Ms. Boucher thanked the Board and exited the meeting.
Mr. Toale recognized Robert Bowen, who requested to be appointed to the Bylaw Review Committee. Mr.
Bowen, 1686 Massachusetts Avenue, stated he was a former town official and former member of the Charter
Review Commission as well as being a lawyer and was familiar with the process. The Moderator had asked him
if he would volunteer on the committee and he stated he would. Discussion about Special Municipal Employee
status for the Bylaw Review Committee members ensued. Mr. Bowen stated he is currently representing the
Town in litigation and for that reason and others who could be represented by him in front of the Town, he
would not be able to serve if the members of the Bylaw Review Committee were not designated as Special
Municipal Employees.
Motion: R. Ebersole
To designate the Bylaw Review Committee as Special Municipal Employees
2": P. Bertram
Vote: All in Favor
Mr. Bowen will be appointed by the Town Moderator accordingly. Mr. Bowen stated he would look forward to
hearing from Mr. Murphy.
Change of Manager on Alcohol License for Ixtapa Cantina
Attorney Nicholas Felici stated he represented Ixtapa Cantina and introduced proposed manager, Marco
ronzalez and owner Jaime Brambila, Mr. Felici stated Mr. Camacho, the current manager, is moving on and M
Jonzalez has been working as Assistant Manager for the past year. He also had restaurant experience whil
living in Colorado and is TIPS certified.
Motion: P. Bertram
To approve Marco Gonzalez as Manager for the Ixtapa Cantina
2": T. Alonzo
Vote: All in Favor
The applicant thanked the Board and exited the meeting.
The Board signed an accounts payable warrant in the amount of $338,946.13; school construction warrant for
$2,976,960.20; payroll warrant in the amount of $722,184.63 and payroll deductions warrant in the amount of
$152,581.81. The Board signed the minutes of October 20, 2015.
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Mr. Dellogono, Mr. Morrison and Mr. Cosimi returned to the meeting. Mr. Dellogono apologized stating he did
receive the email with the attachment and had read it but did not see any urgency in replying to it. He was aware
of the CORI but figured the notification was a formality. As Mr. Dellogono started to address the CORI report,
Ms. Lafleur interrupted and stated the Board was not aware of the CORI results and if Mr. Dellogono wanted to
speak about it, he would be waiving his rights to confidentiality. If he did, she would distribute it to the Board
so they could review it. Mr. Dellogono stated he was fine with that. The Board members reviewed the CORI.
Mr. Dellogono stated his OUI case has been open since 2012. He has legal representation from Fitchburg
attorney Steve Panagiotis. Mr. Dellogono stated he did take a breathalyzer test and it read .08, but believes his
case will be dismissed within 3 or 4 months due to faulty machinery readings. The details of the faulty
breathalyzer machines have been documented and reported in The Fitchburg Sentinel and Enterprise. Five
months ago he and Mr. Morrison were approved for a liquor license elsewhere and there was not an issue at that
time so he did think this would be an issue. As far as his reputation at Destare for four years, there were not any
incidents under his management and it is a rowdier crowd than at The Bootlegger. On this application, Sean
Morrison is the manager on the alcohol license. He is a partner.
Mr. Ebersole noted the Town's CORI Policy reads," Unless otherwise provided by law, a criminal record will
not automatically disqualify an applicant. Rather, determinations of suitability based on CORI checks will be
made consistent with this Policy and any applicable law or regulations."
Mi: Alonzo noted some address discrepancies on the Certificate of Organization for Fifty Mass. Ave. LLC;
under item #5, Sean Morrison's address is listed as 227 Lunenburg St. Fitchburg, MA 01462 ( the Lunenburg
zip code), and on item #6 it lists the same and on #7, it lists the same address with the right address. On #8 it
lists 227 Lunenburg St, Lunenburg, MA 01462. So there are three different addresses. Mr. Morrison stated his
office is located at 227 Lunenburg St. Fitchburg, MA 01420. He added it was the law office that filed that
paperwork. Mr. Alonzo suggested getting it corrected since it is a legal document.
Mr. Ebersole stated he assumed for Mr. Dellogono this is a first offense and considering the discussion this
evening, he was not opposed to granting this transfer. However he would like to be informed of the final
findings of the pending case. Mr. Alonzo and Mr. Bertram stated the same. Mr. Toale agreed. Ms. Lafleur stated
it was her understanding that Mi. Cosimi was pledging the license transfer application and if this was the case,
it needs to be entered into the record. Mr. Cosimi stated he was not.
Motion: R. Ebersole
2"': T. Alonzo
To approve transfer of the all alcohol license from Cosimi Corp. to Fifty Mass Ave. LLC
Vote: All in Favor
Mr. Toale moved on to the Common Victualer License application.
Motion: R. Ebersole
To approve the Common Victualer license for Fifty Mass Ave. LLC d/b/a The Bootlegger
2°°: T. Alonzo
Vote: All in Favor
Mr. Dellogono and Mr. Morrison thanked the Board and exited the meeting.
Committee Reports:
Ms. Luck reported the School Committee met on November 4*
. There was a presentation by Eric Short on his
Master Teacher projects. He runs SAT prep courses in the fall and spring and he facilitates a student leadership
course for students in grades 9- 12. One of their goals is to create a virtual tour of the new middle/high school.
They are working with P.A.C.C. on this.
The Lunenburg MART bus loop had 34 riders in September which is up from the past couple of months. The
majority of riders were picked up at White Street, CVS, Emerald Place and Hannaford's. She has asked MART
to look at the most used time frames because she is hoping to add a 6:00 p.m. route from the Boys and Girls
Club up Mass. Ave. Use of the intermodal transfer option was discontinued due to no one using it.
Ms. Bertram reported the November 9* Planning Board meeting had an ANR plan presented for 238 Fire Road
16. There were some access issues, so it was tabled pending more information. The public hearing on High
Field Village was continued until December. The Planning Board continues to work on their bylaw updates,
focusing on parking. The Conservation Commission met on the 4* and held a Determination of Applicability
hearing for Sunset Lane. An update was provided by the Chair on the Disclosures of Conflict of Financial
Interest. It was continued to tomorrow night's meeting.
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Mr. Alonzo reported the Finance Committee met last Thursday and held their public hearing on the upcoming
Special Town Meeting. The Cable Advisory Committee will be meeting on the 30th
. There is a town-wide
questionnaire out and some are coming in. The School Building Committee met on Thursday. Construction is
proceeding well. There are now two out of four buildings that are weatherproof and that will enhance finish
work progress. The other buildings will be weather proof by the end of the month. There was a change order
(#5) for auditorium grading and bollards installation at the main gas service entrance. Total change order is
around $8200.00 bringing the running total of change orders to $170,000 out of the 4 million dollar contingency
fund
Mr. Ebersole reported the Board of Health held a workshop regarding the septic system repair loan program
guidelines. They would like to get the program going forward in the spring of 2016. PACC has two vacancies
on its committee. Sewer Commission continues to update its policies and regulations.
Mr. Toale had no new reports for Building Reuse and Capital Planning.
Ms. Lafleur reported she would be touring the new middle/high school project tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. and
invited the Board members to join her.
She stated she received drafts of the fiscal year 2015 financial audit today and will be reviewing it for errors and
distributing these to the Board in the coming weeks. She thanked the Town Accountant/Finance Director and
her team for their good work. We do expect to complete our tax rate recertification paperwork by the end of this
week. She also planned to present the financial forecast on December 3'd and kicking off the budget process on
December 7"
Mr. Toale presented Rhonda Lisio's resignation letter effective November 3ª from P.A.C.C. and Cable
Advisory Committee.
Motion: T. Alonzo
2"°: R. Ebersole
To accept Ms. Lisio's resignation with regrets and to thank her for her service to the Town
Vote: All in Favor
Public Comment:
Ms. Alonzo announced the Lunenburg Public Library is celebrating their ten year anniversary on December 5th
from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the community room. It will be preceded by children's' activities beforehand.
Mr. Toale announced the Board's next meeting is on December 15.
'. He wished everyone a happy and safe
Thanksgiving.
Motion: P. Bertram
To adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
2'd: T. Alonzo
Vote: All in Favor
Respectfully submitted,
Elainem. Peterson
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BOARD OF SELECTME
MINUTES
NOVEMBER 17, 2015
The Board of Selectmen met in the Lunenburg Town Hall, Joseph F. Bilotta Meeting Room, as scheduled with
Jamie Toale, Chairman; Robert Ebersole, Vice Chairman; Tom Alonzo, Clerk; Paul Bertram, Member; Phyllis
Luck, Member and Kerry Lafleur, Town Manager. The meeting opened at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Public Comment
Mr. Toale thanked the town residents who attended the Special Town Meeting last night. He encouraged more
residents to get involved. He stated the Cable Advisory Committee is seeking two more members, the Public
Access Advisory Committee is also seeking two members; the Architectural Preservation District Commission
is seeking two members; specifically one member at large and one member with design experience. The Bylaw
Review Committee is seeking one member. The Senior Property Tax Work Off Committee is also seeking one
member.
The Lunenburg Turkey Hill Family Lion's Club is holding Meat Bingo on November 21st from 7 - 9 pm at the
Eastman Club in Fitchburg. All benefits go to the various charities the Lions' Club sponsors. Mr. Alonzo
thanked everyone who attended and supported the Lunenburg Boys & Girls Club Rockin' Auction two weeks
ago. It was a very successful event.
Ms. Luck stated Boy Scout Logan Marshall is still seeking funding for his Eagle Scout project of building a
handicapped accessible ramp and walkway connecting the Senior Center to the Teen Center. She encouraged
others to contribute to the project. She also attended a conference titled "Elevating Municipal Partnerships," at
Holy Cross last week. She reported on some of the informative workshops she attended.
Eagle Scout Project Proposal
Mr. Toale reported the 6:00 pm Executive Session was postponed to a future date. He moved on to the Eagle
Scout project proposal from Steven Hoffmann of Troop 1728. Mr. Hoffmann reported his project is to build a
garden and install spotlights for the flagpole at the gazebo. Protocol dictates lighting any flag being flown at
night. He also believed a garden around the flagpole would enhance the beauty of the common. He has obtained
approval from the Building Department and Parks Commission to date. Mr. Hoffmann has spoken to the
Building Inspector and he will need an electrical permit to run power underground to the flagpole for ground
mounted lighting. A licensed electrician will obtain the permit and install the wiring. He will use landscaping
stone for the garden bed around the flagpole. The garden will be raised around the flagpole and planted with
perennials.
Motion: P. Bertram
2'd: T. Alonzo
To approve the Eagle Scout project as presented by Steven Hoffmann
Vote: All in Favor
The Board thanked Mr. Hoffmann for coming forward with this project. Mr. Toale offered to be the beneficiary
for the project. Mr. Hoffmann will drop off the paperwork for Mr. Toale's signature.
Bylaw Review Committee Appointments
Mr. Toale moved to the Bylaw Review Committee applicants. Cathy Hennessey, 30 Clifton Road, came
forward and reported she was asked to serve on the committee. Ms. Lafleur expanded on this by stating the four
candidates coming in tonight were recruited by the Town Moderator. Nancy Gray, 45 Rangeley Road, stated
she was asked by Tim Murphy to serve on the committee and she thought it was time she did something like
that. Her occupation is as an attorney. Ms. Lafleur reported that Michelle Smith of 19 Redwood Road could not
make it in this evening and Rob Bowen, a former selectmen and attorney was coming in later this evening. Two
of the five members are appointed by the Moderator. Two members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen.
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Mr. Ebersole noted the fifth member serving on the committee is the Town Clerk, who shall serve by virtue of
office.
Motion: R. Ebersole
2": T. Alonzo
To appoint Nancy Gray and Cathy Hennessey as the Board's designees for the Bylaw Review Committee
Vote: All in Favor
The Board thanked Ms. Gray and Ms. Hennessey for coming in.
Transfer of All Alcohol License for The Bootlegger to Fifty Mass Ave. LLC
Mr. Toale read the hearing notice aloud, "The Lunenburg Licensing Authority will hold a public hearing on November
17, 2015 at 7:15 PM in the Town Hall, Joseph Bilotta Meeting Room, 2nd Floor, 17 Main St. Lunenburg, on the
application submitted by FIFTY MASS AVE. LLC, for a transfer of an All Alcohol Restaurant license from Cosimi Corp.
d/b/a The Bootlegger, 50 Massachusetts Avenue, Lunenburg, MA. The premises are described as a 1 1/2 story building
with function room in the downstairs area. I" Floor has 1 main dining room, bar and lounge and kitchen area; 2nd floor
has 1 dining room and outside deck." Mr. Toale opened the hearing.
Applicants Sean Morrison and Lance Dellogono came forward and stated they were purchasing the business.
Ms. Lafleur stated the application was in order but wanted to note as part of the application process a CORI
check had come back that contained information that could result in an adverse finding. In accordance with the
Town CORI policy, the applicant was notified and provided a copy of the CORI and the CORI policy. The
applicant has the right to dispute the finding and was notified in writing on November 10",
, but has yet to
respond. If no dispute is filed, the record will be deemed to be accurate and provided to the Local Licensing
Authority in Executive Session with the required prior notice being provided to the applicant. At this time it is
recommended the Board hear the transfer request and provide the applicant with a date certain by which he
should respond to the accuracy of the record. If the applicant seeks a more immediate decision relative to the
transfer request, the applicant may consent to the release of the information to the Board and the Board may
discuss the record as part of the transfer request during tonight's public hearing. The applicant stated he did not
receive a letter. Ms. Lafluer reported Executive Assistant Elaine Peterson sent a copy of the letter via email and
attempted to contact the applicant by phone. Mr. Toale suggested continuing the hearing to December 1st. Ms.
Lafleur stated the Board was free to ask any other questions related to the application. Mr. Alonzo asked if there
would be any changes to the business. Mr. Morrison stated he planned on keeping all the policies the same and
planned on running it the same as the current owner has for twenty years.
Mr. Ebersole asked Mr. Morrison and Mr. Dellogono about their experience in running restaurants and liquor
establishments. Mr. Dellogono stated they are keeping the current staff and Mr. Cosimi is staying onboard as a
consultant. Mr. Dellogono stated he managed Destare in Fitchburg from its opening for four years. There were
no violations or issues with that license. He added ten years ago he had a café called Mocha Alley which he ran
for five years.
Mr. Toale asked if there was anyone present who wished to speak for or against this application. Alan Cosimi,
24 Field Road, Leominster, and present owner of The Bootlegger, came forward and confirmed that he was
staying on to consult and they are keeping everything the same. He stated he had faith that they would do a
good job and keep the current systems in place.
Discussion ensued on continuing the hearing and the common victualer license application. Ms. Lafleur offered
to show the letter to the applicants during a brief recess. The applicants exited the meeting to review the letter
sent to Mr. Dellogono.
Mr. Toale reported the Conservation Commission members who filed Disclosures by Non-elected Municipal
Employees of Financial Interest, were not yet prepared to present tonight, so this will be rescheduled to another
meeting.
Tax Classification Hearing
Mr. Toale read aloud. "The Board of Selectmen will hold a public hearing on November 17, 2015 at 7:30
P.M. as required by M.G.L. Ch. 40 §56 on the issue of allocating the local property tax levy among the four
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classes of real and personal property for Fiscal Year 2016. The hearing will be held in the Town Hall, 2"d
Floor, Joseph Bilotta Meeting Room, at 17 Main Street, Lunenburg, MA. Jamie Toale, Chairman Board of
Selectmen."
Rebecca Boucher, Associate Regional Assessor of Regional Resource Group, stated she was here to present the
Assessors' recommendation to set a single tax rate to be applied to all classes of property in Lunenburg. The
levy to be raised for fiscal year 2016 is $23,536,237.82. There is still some final data to be entered into the
recap. The Board of Assessors has calculated the following tax rates needed to raise the tax levy: Residential,
Commercial, Industrial and Personal Property at $19.62 per thousand. Values increased 3% in residential
classes for single family homes, condominiums, and land; a positive sign of the real estate market's recovery.
Commercial and industrial assessments did not show evidence of a market value increase.
The average single family home value increased from $246,347 in fiscal year 2015 to $256,969 for fiscal year
2016 and the average tax bill increased by 11.7% from $4,513.08 in fiscal year 2015 to $5041.73 in fiscal year
2016. Of this $528.65 increase, 66% results from the debt repayment for the Lunenburg Middle/High School
project, amounting to $349.48 on the average tax bill. Ms. Bertram asked if the entire school project debt is
reflected in the tax rate increase now. Ms. Boucher stated this is for this year's payment of the debt; she has not
seen the full schedule. Ms. Latleur reported the Town has one additional borrowing to do, sometime in January
2016, ranging between four and six million dollars. This will be the bulk of the project less what is being held in
contingency. The contingency may not end up being spent. About 75% of the project is reflected in the fiscal
year 2016 tax bills. Ms. Boucher stated that on the preliminary tax bills there was a percentage increase in
addition to last year's taxes so that the increase will be spread out over the fiscal year.
Motion: T. Alonzo
2"d: R. Ebersole
To adopt the uniform tax rate as recommended by the Regional Assessors office
Mr. Toale asked for any further comment. There was none. He closed the hearing.
Vote: All in Favor
Ms. Boucher thanked the Board and exited the meeting.
Mr. Toale recognized Robert Bowen, who requested to be appointed to the Bylaw Review Committee. Mr.
Bowen, 1686 Massachusetts Avenue, stated he was a former town official and former member of the Charter
Review Commission as well as being a lawyer and was familiar with the process. The Moderator had asked him
if he would volunteer on the committee and he stated he would. Discussion about Special Municipal Employee
status for the Bylaw Review Committee members ensued. Mr. Bowen stated he is currently representing the
Town in litigation and for that reason and others who could be represented by him in front of the Town, he
would not be able to serve if the members of the Bylaw Review Committee were not designated as Special
Municipal Employees.
Motion: R. Ebersole
To designate the Bylaw Review Committee as Special Municipal Employees
2": P. Bertram
Vote: All in Favor
Mr. Bowen will be appointed by the Town Moderator accordingly. Mr. Bowen stated he would look forward to
hearing from Mr. Murphy.
Change of Manager on Alcohol License for Ixtapa Cantina
Attorney Nicholas Felici stated he represented Ixtapa Cantina and introduced proposed manager, Marco
ronzalez and owner Jaime Brambila, Mr. Felici stated Mr. Camacho, the current manager, is moving on and M
Jonzalez has been working as Assistant Manager for the past year. He also had restaurant experience whil
living in Colorado and is TIPS certified.
Motion: P. Bertram
To approve Marco Gonzalez as Manager for the Ixtapa Cantina
2": T. Alonzo
Vote: All in Favor
The applicant thanked the Board and exited the meeting.
The Board signed an accounts payable warrant in the amount of $338,946.13; school construction warrant for
$2,976,960.20; payroll warrant in the amount of $722,184.63 and payroll deductions warrant in the amount of
$152,581.81. The Board signed the minutes of October 20, 2015.
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Mr. Dellogono, Mr. Morrison and Mr. Cosimi returned to the meeting. Mr. Dellogono apologized stating he did
receive the email with the attachment and had read it but did not see any urgency in replying to it. He was aware
of the CORI but figured the notification was a formality. As Mr. Dellogono started to address the CORI report,
Ms. Lafleur interrupted and stated the Board was not aware of the CORI results and if Mr. Dellogono wanted to
speak about it, he would be waiving his rights to confidentiality. If he did, she would distribute it to the Board
so they could review it. Mr. Dellogono stated he was fine with that. The Board members reviewed the CORI.
Mr. Dellogono stated his OUI case has been open since 2012. He has legal representation from Fitchburg
attorney Steve Panagiotis. Mr. Dellogono stated he did take a breathalyzer test and it read .08, but believes his
case will be dismissed within 3 or 4 months due to faulty machinery readings. The details of the faulty
breathalyzer machines have been documented and reported in The Fitchburg Sentinel and Enterprise. Five
months ago he and Mr. Morrison were approved for a liquor license elsewhere and there was not an issue at that
time so he did think this would be an issue. As far as his reputation at Destare for four years, there were not any
incidents under his management and it is a rowdier crowd than at The Bootlegger. On this application, Sean
Morrison is the manager on the alcohol license. He is a partner.
Mr. Ebersole noted the Town's CORI Policy reads," Unless otherwise provided by law, a criminal record will
not automatically disqualify an applicant. Rather, determinations of suitability based on CORI checks will be
made consistent with this Policy and any applicable law or regulations."
Mi: Alonzo noted some address discrepancies on the Certificate of Organization for Fifty Mass. Ave. LLC;
under item #5, Sean Morrison's address is listed as 227 Lunenburg St. Fitchburg, MA 01462 ( the Lunenburg
zip code), and on item #6 it lists the same and on #7, it lists the same address with the right address. On #8 it
lists 227 Lunenburg St, Lunenburg, MA 01462. So there are three different addresses. Mr. Morrison stated his
office is located at 227 Lunenburg St. Fitchburg, MA 01420. He added it was the law office that filed that
paperwork. Mr. Alonzo suggested getting it corrected since it is a legal document.
Mr. Ebersole stated he assumed for Mr. Dellogono this is a first offense and considering the discussion this
evening, he was not opposed to granting this transfer. However he would like to be informed of the final
findings of the pending case. Mr. Alonzo and Mr. Bertram stated the same. Mr. Toale agreed. Ms. Lafleur stated
it was her understanding that Mi. Cosimi was pledging the license transfer application and if this was the case,
it needs to be entered into the record. Mr. Cosimi stated he was not.
Motion: R. Ebersole
2"': T. Alonzo
To approve transfer of the all alcohol license from Cosimi Corp. to Fifty Mass Ave. LLC
Vote: All in Favor
Mr. Toale moved on to the Common Victualer License application.
Motion: R. Ebersole
To approve the Common Victualer license for Fifty Mass Ave. LLC d/b/a The Bootlegger
2°°: T. Alonzo
Vote: All in Favor
Mr. Dellogono and Mr. Morrison thanked the Board and exited the meeting.
Committee Reports:
Ms. Luck reported the School Committee met on November 4*
. There was a presentation by Eric Short on his
Master Teacher projects. He runs SAT prep courses in the fall and spring and he facilitates a student leadership
course for students in grades 9- 12. One of their goals is to create a virtual tour of the new middle/high school.
They are working with P.A.C.C. on this.
The Lunenburg MART bus loop had 34 riders in September which is up from the past couple of months. The
majority of riders were picked up at White Street, CVS, Emerald Place and Hannaford's. She has asked MART
to look at the most used time frames because she is hoping to add a 6:00 p.m. route from the Boys and Girls
Club up Mass. Ave. Use of the intermodal transfer option was discontinued due to no one using it.
Ms. Bertram reported the November 9* Planning Board meeting had an ANR plan presented for 238 Fire Road
16. There were some access issues, so it was tabled pending more information. The public hearing on High
Field Village was continued until December. The Planning Board continues to work on their bylaw updates,
focusing on parking. The Conservation Commission met on the 4* and held a Determination of Applicability
hearing for Sunset Lane. An update was provided by the Chair on the Disclosures of Conflict of Financial
Interest. It was continued to tomorrow night's meeting.
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Mr. Alonzo reported the Finance Committee met last Thursday and held their public hearing on the upcoming
Special Town Meeting. The Cable Advisory Committee will be meeting on the 30th
. There is a town-wide
questionnaire out and some are coming in. The School Building Committee met on Thursday. Construction is
proceeding well. There are now two out of four buildings that are weatherproof and that will enhance finish
work progress. The other buildings will be weather proof by the end of the month. There was a change order
(#5) for auditorium grading and bollards installation at the main gas service entrance. Total change order is
around $8200.00 bringing the running total of change orders to $170,000 out of the 4 million dollar contingency
fund
Mr. Ebersole reported the Board of Health held a workshop regarding the septic system repair loan program
guidelines. They would like to get the program going forward in the spring of 2016. PACC has two vacancies
on its committee. Sewer Commission continues to update its policies and regulations.
Mr. Toale had no new reports for Building Reuse and Capital Planning.
Ms. Lafleur reported she would be touring the new middle/high school project tomorrow at 3:00 p.m. and
invited the Board members to join her.
She stated she received drafts of the fiscal year 2015 financial audit today and will be reviewing it for errors and
distributing these to the Board in the coming weeks. She thanked the Town Accountant/Finance Director and
her team for their good work. We do expect to complete our tax rate recertification paperwork by the end of this
week. She also planned to present the financial forecast on December 3'd and kicking off the budget process on
December 7"
Mr. Toale presented Rhonda Lisio's resignation letter effective November 3ª from P.A.C.C. and Cable
Advisory Committee.
Motion: T. Alonzo
2"°: R. Ebersole
To accept Ms. Lisio's resignation with regrets and to thank her for her service to the Town
Vote: All in Favor
Public Comment:
Ms. Alonzo announced the Lunenburg Public Library is celebrating their ten year anniversary on December 5th
from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the community room. It will be preceded by children's' activities beforehand.
Mr. Toale announced the Board's next meeting is on December 15.
'. He wished everyone a happy and safe
Thanksgiving.
Motion: P. Bertram
To adjourn the meeting at 8:12 p.m.
2'd: T. Alonzo
Vote: All in Favor
Respectfully submitted,
Elainem. Peterson
Elaine M. Peterson
Executive Assistant to the Town Manager

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN 
December 1, 2015 
  7:00 PM – Town Hall 
     Bilotta Meeting Room, Second Floor 
AGENDA 
 
  
 
 
In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Law, please be advised that this meeting is 
being recorded and broadcast over Lunenburg Public Access. 
 
7:00 PM  PUBLIC COMMENT  
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS 
 
APPOINTMENTS  
7:00 PM Toll Booth Fundraiser Request- Salvation Army- Dec. 12th 
 
CURRENT BUSINESS 
1. Budget Revision Requests MS/HS Construction  
2. FERC Filing as Intervener (Pipeline Project) 
3. Request to join the Northeast Municipal Gas Pipeline Coalition 
4. Minutes/ Warrants/ Action File Issues 
5. Committee Reports:  Board of Health; Building Reuse Committee; Cable Advisory Committee; 
Capital Planning Committee; Conservation Commission;Finance Committee; Library Board of 
Trustees; MART Advisory; MPO; Planning Board; PACC; School Committee; School Building 
Committee; Sewer Commission; ZBA 
6. Town Manager Reports or Department Reports 
 
 
INTERVIEWS/ APPOINTMENTS/ RE-APPOINTMENTS/ RESIGNATIONS   
 
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE  
December 3- Financial Forecast Presentation   
December 8 
December 15

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
DECEMBER 1, 2015
The Board of Selectmen met in the Lunenburg Town Hall, Joseph F. Bilotta Meeting Room, as scheduled with
Jamie Toale, Chairman; Robert Ebersole, Vice Chairman; Tom Alonzo, Clerk; Paul Bertram, Member; Phyllis
Luck, Member and Kerry Lafleur, Town Manager. The meeting opened at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Public Comment
Mr. Toale stated he had attended the tree lighting ceremony last night. He thanked all who were involved in the
event. He also reminded everyone that there are vacancies remaining on the Finance Committee, Architectural
Preservation District Commission, Cable Advisory Committee, Personnel Committee and Public Access Cable
Committee.
Ms. Bertram asked everyone to support the Girl Scout Pancake Breakfast being held this Saturday from 8 to 11
a.m. at Andrew Hall at the United Parish Church.
Mr. Ebersole reported from 10 a.m. - 12 Noon on Saturday there will be children's activities at the Public
Library as part of their 10 year anniversary celebration. Open House will be from 3 - 6 p.m.
Ms. Luck stated the Eagle House Senior Center is holding their Christmas Boutique from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on
Saturday. She also wanted to remind seniors to sign up for "Sand for Seniors" at the Senior Center. Ms. Luck
wanted to thank the volunteers that came out Sunday morning to light the town center. The Lions Club pancake
breakfast at the Senior Center is December 9h this month.
Ms. Luck reported on the Cost Effective Community Stormwater Solutions workshop she attended at WPI on
November 19th
School Superintendent Loxi Calmes invited all to attend the high school presentation this Friday and Saturday at
7:00 p.m. of "A Date with Judy."
Tollbooth Fundraiser Request
Dave MacDonald, 155 Island Road, appeared on behalf of the Salvation Army to request a tollbooth fundraiser
on December 12 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the town center and also at the CVS intersection. He has contacted
both Police and DPW. The Monty Tech ROTC will be assisting them as well. He introduced Major Garrett of
the Salvation Army to the Board. Major Garrett stated although their office is in Fitchburg, they are eager to be
active in the surrounding communities. The toy drive and tollbooth fundraiser benefits children and people in
this community. They have noticed an increase in the applications for help during the holidays. They distributed
over 300 Thanksgiving baskets, more than double from last year. She added they appreciate the opportunity to
conduct the fundraiser in Lunenburg. Mr. MacDonald stated that all money collected stays in the community.
Motion: T. Alonzo
2nd. P. Bertram
To approve the tollbooth fundraiser on December 12* as presented
Vote: All in Favor
Mr. MacDonald thanked the Board. Mr. Toale thanked Mr. MacDonald for all his community work.
Budget Revision Requests for Middle/High School Project
Supt. Calmes reported Change Order #4 included redesign of the main mechanical room ($5,817) as additional
space is required to accommodate equipment and recommended clearances. Also added were trash and
recycling receptacles ($6,890) for the main entry and the west ends of A-wing and D-wing gathering areas;
added drain piping, upgrading of emergency mixing valve and change shower head for emergency washing
stations ($6,257) to meet ANSI standards, and addition of cleanout for roof downspout connections ($5,971);
totaling $24,935.00. After this request the remaining amount in the construction contingency is $4,007,862.
Change Order #6 addresses notification from the MSBA about a clerical omission for advertising ($45,000) in
the PFA. Classification is being changed from cost estimates to advertising. The next request is based on
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Change Order #5 and has two changes; changes to the auditorium grading ($2,690) and the main gas service
entrance train size and location, installation of bollards ($5,513). Total of this change order is $8,203 with the
contingency amount now at $3,999,659.
Motion: T. Alonzo
2'°:R. Ebersole
To authorize the Chair to sign the change order documents as presented
Vote: All in Favor
Ms. Calmes thanked the Board
FERC Filing as Intervener (Pipeline Project)
Ms. Lafleur reported she received notice from Congresswoman Tsongas' office recently relative to the
forthcoming application filing by Kinder Morgan with FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission). The
application was filed on November 20" and started the 21 day clock on filing as intervener status. The deadline
to file would be December 7". Interveners have the right to participate in hearings before FERC's
administrative law judges, file briefs, file for rehearing of a Commission decision, have legal standing in a
Court of Appeals if they challenge the Commission's final decision and be placed on a service list to receive
copies of case-related Commission documents and filings by other interveners. Interveners have the
responsibility to send any documents or communication to other interveners, FERC and Kinder Morgan.
There are a number of agencies that are active in this process. The Attorney General commissioned a study on
the need for increased gas capacity and the study found that under existing market conditions, there is no
electric sector reliability deficiency through 2030 and that no additional gas pipeline gas capacity is needed to
meet electric reliability needs. Ms. Lafleur encouraged the Board and others to go to the Attorney General's
website to read the entire findings report.
Ms. Lafleur reported a resident recommended the Town join the Northeast Municipal Coalition Against the
Pipeline. Their mission statement reads as follows: Gathering knowledge and working collaboratively, this
coalition of municipalities shall provide representation and information to relevant government bodies and the
public concerning the Tennessee Gas Pipeline project proposed by Kinder-Morgan and its effect on our
communities. The group meets on a periodic basis and the next meeting is on Monday in Lynnfield, She
recommended the Town joining the group. She would be happy to attend the meetings if there is no board
interest. Ms. Lafleur stated the Board would need to decide soon if they want to file as an intervener. Ms. Luck
asked it there is a down side of being an intervener. Ms. Lafleur stated the cost of using legal counsel to prepare
and file the petition is minimal but the expense of legal counsel following the process could add up.
The Board discussed filing as an intervener and joining the coalition. The Board concurred that legal counsel
could file for the Town but does not want them to review the docket on an on-going basis. The Board members
will do this task themselves.
Motion: R. Ebersole
2'd:T. Alonzo
To file as an intervener to FERC and to join the Northeast Municipal Gas Pipeline Coalition
Vote: All in Favor
Ms. Lafleur will send out the agenda for the coalition's next meeting.
The Board approved and signed the minutes of November 3, 2015. The Board signed an Accounts Payable
warrant in the amount of $287,022.04, a payroll deductions warrant in the amount of $42,222.51 and a payroll
warrant in the amount of $693,012.18. There were no action file issues this evening.
Committee Reports
Mr. Ebersole reported the Board of Health met last night and is continuing their septic system loan program
workshop. Their goal is to have the program ready for the spring of 2016.
Mr. Alonzo stated the School Building Committee meeting is next Wednesday; Finance Committee's next
meeting is December 3 and they have scheduled the Five Year Financial Forecast from Town Manager
Lafleur. Cable Advisory Committee met last night and reviewed completed questionnaires from town
departments on their current and projected use of public access channels. He asked if it was possible to insert a
cable survey in the tax bill mailing to inform about the online survey. Ms. Lafleur stated there is one page
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available for mailing. She was planning on sending an updated report on the school construction project but
they don't have to do that. Ms. Lafleur stated the best way would be to send the survey out with the tax bills.
Ms. Bertram reported the Conservation Commission met on November 18* and addressed some routine filings.
There were two hearings where the applicants weren't present; one of those was tabled. Some abutters were
present for the 155 Reservoir Road, lots 1- 9, hearing, however the applicant was under the impression his
hearing was another night. The abutters were allowed to comment since they had waited all evening to do so.
Although informed that the plans were available for viewing in the Conservation Commission office, they were
not. The abutters' primary concern was the number of homes and the forestry plan. That hearing was continued
to December 2nd
. They also reviewed their regulations and bylaws and continue to do so.
Ms. Luck did not attend the School Committee meeting but read aloud from the article in the Lunenburg
Ledger.
The committee discussed the health and wellness budget for fiscal year 2017 and the cost of operation and
maintenance predicted for the new Middle/High School next year. Facilities Director John Londa met with the
committee to discuss predicted costs of utilities at the new school. The committee meets again tomorrow
evening.
The Zoning Board of Appeals met on November 17" and approved a special permit for a dimensional variation
for Darren Specht, 13l Elm Street, to install 84 ground mounted solar panels. The project goes to the Planning
Board next.
Mr. Toale reported Building Reuse Committee met on the 24*' of November and asked the architect who is
finalizing the feasibility study to look at costs involved with their recommendations. They meet again on
December 215 and will prepare a presentation to this Board for January 2016.
Ms. Lafleur reminded her Five Year Financial Forecast will be presented Thursday to the Finance Committee.
The meeting will be televised. Documents for the meeting will be available online. Capital Planning requests
are due this Friday. On December 7" the fiscal year 2017 budget packets will be distributed to all departments
and will be due on the 31$t
Ms. Bertram added the MPO meetings for November and January were cancelled; the next meeting is in
January 2016.
The next meeting for the Board will be December 8'h.
Motion: P. Bertram
To adjourn the meeting at 7:50 p.m.
2": R. Ebersole
Vote: All in Favor
Respectfully submitted,
cram Neteroen
Elaine M. Peterso
Executive Assistant to the Town Manager

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN 
December 8, 2015 
  6:00 PM – Town Hall 
     Bilotta Meeting Room, Second Floor 
AMENDED AGENDA 
 
  
 
 
In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Law, please be advised that this meeting is 
being recorded and broadcast over Lunenburg Public Access. 
6:00 PM Executive Session-M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21A, to discuss strategy with respect to collective 
bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government’s 
bargaining or litigating position, and the Chair declares so. Discussion of Retiree Health 
Insurance Regulations 
 
7:00 PM  PUBLIC COMMENT  
 
ANNOUNCEMENTS 
 
APPOINTMENTS  
7:00 PM Temporary License for Use of Town Right of Way for Septic System;Tanner Cole-1134 Northfield Rd. 
7:15 PM Review of Net Metering Agreement -Nexamp  
 
CURRENT BUSINESS 
1. 2016 License Renewals  
2. ZEDAS Jukebox License  
3. Minutes/ Warrants/ Action File Issues 
4. Committee Reports:  Board of Health; Building Reuse Committee; Cable Advisory Committee; 
Capital Planning Committee; Conservation Commission;Finance Committee; Library Board of 
Trustees; MART Advisory; MPO; Planning Board; PACC; School Committee; School Building 
Committee; Sewer Commission; ZBA 
5. Town Manager Reports or Department Reports 
 
INTERVIEWS/ APPOINTMENTS/ RE-APPOINTMENTS/ RESIGNATIONS   
Storm Water Task Force- Planning Board- Matthew Allison/Conservation Comm.- John Rabbitt 
Member- at Large – Dave MacDonald  DPW- Jack Rodriquenz  
APDC/Historical Commission Rep- Cullen Dwyer 
 
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE    
December 15 – Executive Session 6:00 PM  
December 22 
January 5

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
MINUTES
DECEMBER 8, 2015
The Board of Selectmen met in the Lunenburg Town Hall, Joseph F. Bilotta Meeting Room, as scheduled with
Jamie Toale, Chairman; Robert Ebersole, Vice Chairman; Tom Alonzo, Clerk; Paula Bertram, Member; Phyllis
Luck, Member and Kerry Lafleur, Town Manager.
Motion: R. Ebersole
2^d: P. Luck
To enter into Executive Session-M.G.L. Ch. 30A, § 21A, to discuss strategy with respect to collective
bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining
or litigating position, and the Chair declares so for Discussion of Retiree Health Insurance Regulations
and to Update Union Negotiations and to reconvene to Open Session
Vote: Mr. Ebersole-aye, Ms. Luck-aye, Mr. Toale-aye
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*********Executive Session Minutes are Separate********
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The meeting opened at 7:00 P.M. with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Public Comment:
Mr. Toale announced the Turkey Hill Lions Club of Lunenburg will be holding a pancake breakfast at Eagle
House Senior Center on Wednesday from 8:00 - 11:00 a.m. Tickets are $2.00 each.
Ms. Bertram thanked everyone who attended the Girl Scout pancake breakfast this past Saturday. Everyone had
a good time. Ms. Bertram attended the Senior Center Christmas Boutique last weekend and stated it was a great
event as well.
Ms. Luck reminded residents to rake the leaves off their storm drains in their neighborhoods in order for water
to drain properly. She attended the COA meeting today, She encouraged seniors to check out the activities at
Eagle House. The "Sand for Seniors" program is underway. She also mentioned the Senior Tax Work Off
Program is still seeking applicants.
Mr. Alonzo announced the Lunenburg family gift mart is open for the season. People can donate gifts or money
and eligible applicants in need can shop for Christmas. Donations can be dropped off at any Lunenburg school
building, the Boys and Girls Club, Public Library, New Outlooks, Cable Salon, Senior Center and the public
safety building until December 10th
• For more information, go to www.lunenburggiftmart.com
Mr. Alonzo also mentioned the Boys & Girls Club Annual Fund Drive. This is the first year in its existence.
Currently the club membership is at maximum capacity and not accepting any new members. There is a waiting
list. Mr. Alonzo asked those who can to support the club and its work. He congratulated the Public Library on
their ten year anniversary.
Temporary License Request for 1134 Northfield Road
Tanner Cole, 563 Massachusetts Avenue, presented his request for access to the Town's right of way in order
for him to grade for the installation of a septic system at 1134 Northfield Road. The septic system must be
installed in the front yard. There would be no structures in the right of way, just grading in order to meet Title V
requirements. No trees or stone walls will affect the scenic road designation. Ms. Lafluer confirmed the Board
can grant a temporary license but Town Meeting must grant any easement. She added we are waiting for some
additional information for Town Counsel.
DPW Director Rodriquenz reported he visited the site and there was a precedent set on Rolling Acres Road and
Eastern Avenue for the same reason. He saw no detrimental effect to drainage on or off the road or for snow
storage. He wanted to make sure the Town is indemnified from any potential future damage.
Motion: P. Bertram
2^. P. Luck
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To approve the license with the stipulation that language be incorporated into the agreement that
indemnifies the Town from any damage
Mr. Toale pointed out the license could be approved but must be signed at a later date as it is not ready for this
evening's meeting. Mr. Alonzo suggested Ms. Bertram amend her motion to say drafting the license. Ms.
Bertram accepted the amendment. To approve drafting the license with the stipulation that language be
incorporated into the agreement that indemnifies the Town from any damage during construction
Vote: All in Favor
Review of the Net Metering Agreement with Nexamp
Ms. Lafleur reported the Board had authorized her to negotiate the net metering agreement for the project that
was proposed to them. She presented an agreement for consideration and announced Kopelman and Paige
Attorney Rick Holland was here to review the highlights of the agreement with the Board and address any
questions.
Mr. Holland stated this agreement is for twenty years and has an option to renew for two five-year terms based
on both parties' agreement. The Town would be purchasing fifty percent of the net metering credits generated
by the system. There is a minimum floor price of .08 cents. The overall value of each credit changes over time.
There is a basic service charge that fluctuates with the market and there is a transmission/distribution charge.
After reviewing the Unitil website regarding net metering credits, the anticipated rate that Unitil would charge
the Town would be the small commercial rate. One good thing in the agreement is the Town is not required to
pay for credits unless they show up on the invoices. The Town can elect where the credits should be applied.
Mr. Alonzo asked what the Town's methods of termination are in the agreement. Mr. Holland stated in section
2.2 there are early termination provisions. Either party may terminate on the default of the other party, such as
failure to pay for the credits, or (section 4.2) a change in applicable law or a governmental authority order that
materially restricts Nexamp's ability to deliver Net Metering Credits to the Town; that materially restricts the
Town's ability to receive or use Net Metering Credits; that disallows the Nexamp's qualification as a Private
Facility under the Private Cap, or that occurs before Nexamp secures a Private Cap allocation.
Mis. Bertram asked if the timelines have been specified. Attorney Holland stated it would be determined by
section 2.2(c); the construction commencement deadline date is within 180 days from the date the agreement is
signed; the mechanical completion date is within 270 days of the effective date. This does not mean it's
commercially operable until the utility gives permission to commence operation.
Ms. Bertram asked for confirmation that the Town could use the percentage that they are obligated to purchase.
Ms. Lafluer stated the amount they are talking about would be equivalent to what the public safety building
would use. The annual value of this is around $20,000 to $25,000. The annual expense just for municipal
buildings outside of the school is around $140,000.
Motion: R. Ebersole
2n%: P. Bertram
To approve the net metering agreement between the Town and Fitchburg Solar, LLC effective on this
Ms. Bertram noted on page 2 a reference is made to section 4.3 and there is no such section, it should be
changed to section 4.2. The notation was made.
Vote: All in Favor
Appointments
Mr. Toale moved on to the Storm Water Task Force recommendations for the representatives for Planning
Board- Matthew Allison; Conservation Commission- John Rabbitt and DP W- Jack Rodriquenz.
Dave MacDonald has requested to be appointed as one of the members-at-large. Ms. Lafleur stated we are
awaiting a recommendation from the Board of Health. Ms. Luck expressed interest in serving as the Board of
Selectmen representative.
Motion: T. Alonzo
2nd: R. Ebersole
To appoint Phyllis Luck as the Board of Selectmen representative to the Storm Water Task Force
Vote: All in Favor
Motion: R. Ebersole
To appoint Dave MacDonald as a member-at-large on the Storm Water Task Force
2°°: T. Alonzo
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Mr. MacDonald thanked the Board. He looks forward to working on the task force.
Vote: All in Favor
Motion: R. Ebersole
To appoint Cullen Dwyer as the Historical Commission representative to the Architectural Preservation
District Commission
2"d: T. Alonzo
Vote: All in Favor
The Board accepted the other nominations for the Storm Water Task Force representatives.
CURRENT BUSINESS
1. 2016 License Renewals: Mr. Toale commended Executive Assistant Peterson for providing a
comprehensive renewal package. Ms. Lafleur reported it is time for consideration of approval of
business licenses for 2016. It is a very cumbersome process; involving varying requirements for
different types of licenses. The process involves the Building Commissioner's office, Fire Department
cooperation, and interactions with the Sewer Commission office and the Tax Collector's office.
We only have four businesses who hold licenses that are not ready for renewal; one of them is not
renewing due to retirement. We are continuing to work with them for the next meeting. Ms. Lafelur
noted Ms. Peterson was very diligent in reviewing all of the requirements for renewal and ensuring
licensees complied with them; one of which was that the license must be paid for at the time of renewal.
All of these license fees have been paid which has not been the case in the past. All taxes, fees, anything
that is owed to the Town through June 30, 2015 has been paid. Mr. Alonzo thanked the businesses for
their cooperation and making the renewal process easier for all.
Ms. Lafleur began with liquor license renewals. She read aloud the list of "doing business as."
SEAN PATRICK'S
RESTAURANT ALL ALCOHOL
EMBERS PIZZERIA
RESTAURANT ALL ALCOHOL
AMERICAN GRAFFITI
RESTAURANT ALL ALCOHOL
DONNELLY'S TAVERN
RESTAURANT ALL ALCOHOL
LAKEVIEW CLUB
GENERAL ON PREMISE ALL ALCOHOL
LUNENBURG LIQUORS
PACKAGE STORE ALL ALCOHOL
CENTRE PIZZA & VARIETY
PACKAGE STORE WINE & MALT
HANNAFORD SUPERMARKET
& PHARMACY
THE BOOTLEGGER
BAKER'S WHALOM VARIETY
PACKAGE STORE ALL ALCOHOL
RESTAURANT ALL ALCOHOL
PACKAGE STORE WINE & MALT
ELENA'S GOURMET
GROCERY
ON THE ROCKS
IXTAPA CANTINA
HADWEN MARKET
ASIAN IMPERIAL
BANGKOK HILL
DARIO'S
CENTRAL MASS GARDENS
SETTLER'S PUB
HONEY FARMS STORE #93
PRIMETIME PUB
ZEDAS
MICKEY SHEA'S
KABOB-E-LICIOUS
PACKAGE STORE ALL ALCOHOL
GENERAL ON PREMISE ALL ALCOHOL
RESTAURANT ALL ALCOHOL
PACKAGE STORE WINE & MALT
RESTAURANT ALL ALCOHOL
RESTAURANT WINE & MALT
RESTAURANT ALL ALCOHOL
PACKAGE STORE WINE & MALT
GENERAL ON PREMISE ALL ALCOHOL
PACKAGE STORE WINE & MALT
GENERAL ON PREMISE ALL ALCOHOL
RESTAURANT ALL ALCOHOL
RESTAURANT ALL ALCOHOL
RESTAURANT WINE, MALT, CORDIALS
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Motion: R. Ebersole
2nd: I. Alonzo
To approve the 2016 liquor license renewals as read by the Town Manager Vote: All in Favor
Ms. Lafleur moved on to Common Victualer license renewals. She read aloud the following list.
SEAN PATRICK'S
EMBERS PIZZERIA
AMERICAN GRAFFITI
DONNELLY'S TAVERN
LAKEVIEW CLUB
CENTRE PIZZA & VARIETY
HANNAFORD SUPERMARKET & PHARMACY
THE BOOTLEGGER
BAKER'S WHALOM VARIETY
ON THE ROCKS
IXTAPA CANTINA
HADWEN MARKET
ASIAN IMPERIAL
BANGKOK HILL
DARIO'S
SETTLER'S PUB
HONEY FARMS STORE #93
PRIMETIME PUB
ZEDAS
MICKEY SHEA'S
MR. MIKE'S
PRESTO PIZZA
SHADY POINT BEACH & CAMPGROUND
DUNKIN DONUTS
LUNENBURG EXXON
LANNI ORCHARDS
STELLA'S COFFEE SHOP
WHALOM GAS SERVICE
THE LUNCH BOX
CHERRY HILL ICE CREAM
KABOB-E-LICIOUS
DIPPIN DONUTS
THE UGLY OMELET
Motion: P. Bertram
2ªd: T. Alonzo
To approve the common victualer license renewals as read by the Town Manager
Vote: All in Favor
The next renewals were for Auto Dealer licenses. Ms. Lafleur read the list aloud.
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CENTRAL MASS POWER SPORTS
CHAPDELAINE TRUCK CENTER, INC.
DAEWOO NORTH
NORTH END MAZDA
NORTH END SUBARU
PMK MOTOR SALES
P & S TRUCKS AND PARTS INC.
NORTH END SUBARU
MASS AVE. MOTORS INC.
P&S TRUCKS AND PARTS INC.
CHAPDELAINE AUTO SALVAGE
CLASS I
CLASS I
CLASS I
CLASS I
CLASS I
CLASS II
CLASS II
CLASS II
CLASS II
CLASS III
CLASS III
Motion: T. Alonzo
To approve the auto dealer license renewals as read by the Town Manager
Ms. Lafleur read aloud the automatic amusement device license renewals.
AMERICAN GRAFFITI
DONNELLY'S TAVERN
LAKEVIEW CLUB
BAKER'S WHALOM VARIETY
ZEDAS
MICKEY SHEA'S
WHALOM GAS SERVICE
LINEAGE VAPORS
2"d. P. Bertram
Vote: All in Favor
Motion: R. Ebersole
2'': T. Alonzo
To approve the automatic amusement device license renewals as read by the Town Manager
Vote: All in Favor
The next licenses up for renewal were the weekday entertainment licenses. Ms. Lafleur read the list aloud.
AMERICAN GRAFFITI
DONNELLY'S TAVERN
PRIMETIME PUB
MICKEY SHEA'S
Motion: P. Bertram
To approve the weekday entertainment licenses as presented
Ms. Lafleur read the jukebox licenses up for renewal aloud.
AMERICAN GRAFFITI
DONNELLY'S TAVERN
LAKEVIEW CLUB
ON THE ROCKS
PRIMETIME PUB
MICKEY SHEA'S
2nd. T. Alonzo
Vote: All in Favor
Motion: T. Alonzo
To approve the jukebox licenses as read by the Town Manager
2nd. P. Bertram
Vote: All in Favor
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Ms. Lafleur read aloud the miscellaneous license renewals.
LAKEVIEW DRIVING RANGE BASE-GOLF DRIVING RANGE
FIRST CHOICE LIMOUSINE
LIMOUSINE LICENSE
Motion: P. Bertram
To approve the miscellaneous license renewals as presented.
2nd, T. Alonzo
Vote: All in Favor
Ms. Bertram inquired if the Town's license fees were up to par with other communities of similar size. She
requested license fees be reviewed over the next year.
Ms. Lafleur reported ZEDA's has applied for a jukebox license for 2016; this is a new license application.
Motion: P. Bertram
2nd: T. Alonzo
To approve the jukebox license for Lunenburg Zeda's Ine.
Vote: All in Favor
Warrants/ Action File Issues
The Board signed an Accounts Payable warrant in the amount of $376,237.80.
Ms. Luck referred to a November 17" memo from School Superintendent Calmes to the Town Manager and the
Chairman about budget revision requests/change orders for the Middle/High School construction project. She
asked about Ms. Calmes' notation that the project manager stated the Board of Selectmen receives notification
of the changes as an acknowledgment that funds were moved from one line item in the budget and not for
approval. Is this correct? Ms. Lafleur stated she has requested Supt. Calmes to get clarification from the MSBA
on what role the Board of Selectmen takes in that process. Ms. Luck also wanted to know how contingency
funds can be expended and on what contingency funds can be used. Ms. Lafleur encouraged Ms. Luck to attend
the School Building Committee meeting tomorrow night. One of the agenda items will be what the process is
for contingency requests. She added the Town Meeting vote was to authorize the School Building Committee
to expend the project budget. Discussion about contingency spending and possible expenditures ensued.
Mr. Ebersole suggested holding a workshop with the Zoning Board of Appeals and the Building Commissioner
relative to a prior ZBA decision allowing ground mounted solar panels close to property lines.
Committee Reports:
Ms. Luck reported the School Committee met on December 2n; the three school principals shared their budget
requests. They are scheduled for a budget meeting with the Finance Committee this Thursday.
Facilities Director Londa requested $228,000 for facilities improvement which included a used pickup truck.
Heather Sroka and Wendy Bertram will be meeting with the Clerks and Secretaries Association to begin
negotiations. LBA Is meeting tomorrow to consider an auto repair shop at 321 Electric Avenue
Ms. Bertram reported Conservation Commission met on December 2'd'
. There were several hearings scheduled
that evening. When she arrived they were discussing 155 Reservoir Road, Lots 1-9, which had been rescheduled
from November 18th
" Abutters appeared with concerns about runoff and debris. All nine lots were approved
with conditions. A violation order was issued on 101 Pleasant Street. Further investigation is required as work
within the 100 foot buffer zone and a town easement is involved. It was suggested Conservation Commission do
some public education about what is required for filing when working near wetlands. They continue to work on
their regulations amendments outline for the Board. It was suggested to research a state law exemption that if
more than 10% of the population are involved that it is a significant portion of the population and an exemption
may not be necessary.
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Mr. Alonzo reported Town Manager presented her Five Year Financial Forecast to the Finance Committee last
week. Finance Committee is meeting with the School Committee this Thursday. School Building Committee
meets tomorrow. No report for Cable Advisory Committee.
Mr. Ebersole reported PACC continues to work on their strategic plan as well as their business plan and budget
for next year. Sewer Commission meets tonight.
Mr. Toale reported Building Reuse will be reporting on the Building Feasibility Study in January. Capital
Planning requests are due on the 11.
Ms. Lafleur reported she attended the Northeast Municipal Pipeline Coalition meeting yesterday. There were
about fifteen communities attending. Lunenburg will be hosting the next meeting at the Public Library on
January 11** at 10:00 AM. The Attorney General issued a report on the pipeline project which basically says
under any scenario increased gas capacity is not needed to meet the state's electric reliability needs. Kinder
Morgan did file its official application. There are more detailed pipeline maps available but she is not sure who
created them. There are 701 newly impacted property owners on the entire length of the pipeline that are not yet
notified. For any change in the pipeline routes after the FERC approval, eminent domain taking of property is
not an option for Kinder Morgan. The official docket number is CP16-21. A helpful website is
notrackedgasinmass.org. She was impressed by the level of knowledge present at the meeting. DEP is taking
the position that the permitting process goes through impacted local conservation commissions. There was a
strong sense that municipalities should not cede that right to the state even due to the lengthy undertaking.
Ms. Lafleur was unable to attend the Governor's announcement of his Act to Modernize Municipal Finance and
Government. It is a lengthy bill to modernize the interactions between state and local government. More
information will follow at a later date.
Mr. Ebersole noted the Lunenburg Water District Commission is meeting tomorrow night to continue
discussion on potential IMA with the Town of Lancaster and to hear a report from their engineers regarding that
expansion.
Mr. Toale stated the next meeting is December 15'h
Motion: P. Bertram
To adjourn the meeting at 8:38 PM
2*°:T. Alonzo
Vote: All in Favor
Respectfully submitted,
Elainem Peterson
Elaine M. Peterson
Executive Assistant to the Town Manager

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BOARD OF SELECTMEN 
December 15, 2015 
  6:00 PM – Town Hall 
     Bilotta Meeting Room, Second Floor 
AGENDA 
 
  
 
 
In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meetings Law, please be advised that this meeting is 
being recorded and broadcast over Lunenburg Public Access. 
6:00 PM Executive Session- Chapter 30A, § 21A (9), to discuss strategy with respect to collective 
bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government’s 
bargaining or litigating position, and the Chair so declares. Discussion of Lunenburg v. Hollis 
Hills, LLC and HAC 
 
7:00 PM  PUBLIC COMMENT  
ANNOUNCEMENTS 
APPOINTMENTS  
7:00 PM Conflict of Interest Disclosure Outline-Conservation Comm. Members: J. Rabbitt, C. Luck,  
                T. Bertram, B. Kennedy 
7:30 PM Tollbooth Fundraiser Request –Twin City Paws-December 19, Snow day Dec. 20th 
 
CURRENT BUSINESS 
1. License Renewals (continued)  
2. Worcester County Selectmen’s Association membership – voting member/alternate 
3. Minutes/ Warrants/ Action File Issues 
4. Committee Reports:  Board of Health; Building Reuse Committee; Cable Advisory Committee; 
Capital Planning Committee; Conservation Commission;Finance Committee; Library Board of 
Trustees; MART Advisory; MPO; Planning Board; PACC; School Committee; School Building 
Committee; Sewer Commission; ZBA 
5. Town Manager Reports or Department Reports 
 
INTERVIEWS/ APPOINTMENTS/ RE-APPOINTMENTS/ RESIGNATIONS   
COA Representative for Building Reuse Committee-Peter Lincoln 
Ratify appointments of Ryan Clark & Joseph Poirier Jr. to position of DPW Laborer/Equipment 
Operator 
Cultural Council Resignation- Kiirja Paananen effective December 1st.  
UPCOMING MEETING SCHEDULE    
December 22 
January 5 
January 12