# select-board — 13 documents, concatenated for reading and search # # This is a CONVENIENCE BUNDLE, not a source. Every document below is # published separately and byte-identically; cite the individual file, # whose path is given in each header, rather than this bundle. # Index of all boards: https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/minutes/INDEX.txt # The town's own scanned original is linked per document. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-01-07-agenda-6942.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2025-01-07 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2025-01-07-agenda-6942.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01072025-6942 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, January 7, 2025 6:30 PM REVISED AGENDA Bilotta Meeting Room, Town Hall In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://zoom.us/j/9091740347 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909-174- 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e -mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Vote s may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. JOINT EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to Enter into Joint Executive Session with the Conservation Commission and re-enter Open Session after exiting Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30 §21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town, and the Chair of the Board so declares, namely Town of Lunenburg v. Latour, Worcester Superior Court Docket No. 2385CV01189 II. PUBLIC COMMENT*** • BOARD • PUBLIC III. ANNOUNCEMENTS IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM OTHER BOARDS V. SCHEDULED MEETINGS AND HEARINGS 7:05 PM Introduction: Andrew Valliere, Sewer Business Manager 7:15 PM Joint Meeting with Library Board of Trustees Re: Appointment term to expire May 2025 (David Noise) 7:30 PM Municipal Building Design Committee Status Report 7:50 PM Meeting with Steve Walker, Chair of Public Access Cable Committee Re: Municipal Building Plan VI. APPOINTMENTS, RATIFICATIONS, AND RESIGNATIONS VII. INTERIM TOWN MANAGER REPORT ===PAGE 2=== VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Action Re: Sell or Hold 56 Carr Avenue 2. Action Re: Comparison Communities for Wage and Other Studies 3. Status Update on ARPA funds 4. Review Draft of Cannabis Control Commission Host Community Agreement for Bliss Cannabis 5. Discussion on Annual Climate Survey Policy 6. Discussion on Select Board and Town Manager Goal-Setting Process IX. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Discussion on Town Manager interviews and hiring process X. MINUTES/WARRANTS/ACTION ITEMS • Regular Session Minutes for August 6, 2024 January 9, 2024; December 17, 2024 XI. COMMITTEE REPORTS XII. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE January 14 th; January 21st XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT*** • INTERIM TOWN MANAGER • PUBLIC • BOARD XIV. ADJOURN *** Per Policy, Public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at th e discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-01-14-agenda-6957.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2025-01-14 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2025-01-14-agenda-6957.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01142025-6957 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, January 14, 2025 5:30 PM Sudolnik Conference Room, Lunenburg Public Library 1023 Massachusetts Ave AGENDA This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice and will not be live streamed nor will there be an option for remote participation. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and will be uploaded to the Lunenburg Access YouTube Channel after the meeting. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 5:30 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. INTERVIEWS/APPOINTMENTS The Select Board will meet and interview the final candidates for the position of Town Manager.* a. 5:35 P.M. Angeline Lopes Ellison b. 6:45 P.M. Jennifer Warren-Dyment c. 8:00 P.M. John Woodsmall II. MEETING SCHEDULE January 15, 2025 6:00 PM; Bilotta Meeting Room, Town Hall Re: Town Manager Candidate Selection III. ADJOURN *COVER LETTERS AND RESUMES OF APPLICANTS ARE INCLUDED IN THIS AGENDA PACKAGE ===PAGE 2=== Town of Lunenburg TOWN MANAGER FINALISTS JANUARY 2025 ===PAGE 3=== Angeline Lopes Ellison Finalist Lunenburg Town Manager ===PAGE 4=== Angie Lopes Ellison November 7, 2024 John Petrin, Senior Associate Community Paradigm Associates jpetrin@communityparadigm.com Subject: Application for Lunenburg Town Manager Position Dear Mr. Petrin and Members of the Search Committee, I am writing to express my strong interest in the Town Manager position for the Town of Lunenburg. With extensive experience in municipal management, human resources, and financial oversight, I am confident in my ability to address the key challenges and opportunities facing your community. My background aligns closely with the priorities outlined in your position statement, and I am eager to contribute my skills to support Lunenburg’s continued growth and success. In my role as Town Administrator in Fairhaven, I successfully led initiatives to improve operational efficiency, financial stewardship, and community engagement. I have managed multimillion-dollar budgets, developed long-term strategic plans, and spearheaded infrastructure projects that enhanced public services. My experience in capital project planning and execution would be invaluable as Lunenburg embarks on critical initiatives such as the renovation of Marshall Park and the redevelopment of municipal buildings. Moreover, I have a proven track record in workforce development, including the recruitment, retention, and professional growth of staff. In previous roles, I implemented innovative HR policies that fostered a positive and inclusive workplace culture, reduced turnover, and built high-performing teams. As Lunenburg seeks to attract and retain top talent, I am prepared to lead efforts that ensure employees feel valued and engaged. My tenure in higher education and municipal government has honed my ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including residents, elected officials, and community organizations. I am committed to open and transparent communication, building trust, and fostering consensus to achieve shared goals. This collaborative approach aligns well with Lunenburg’s emphasis on community involvement and participatory governance. Additionally, my financial expertise, including long-term budgeting and planning, positions me to guide Lunenburg in maintaining its strong fiscal health while exploring opportunities for economic development. I am also resourceful with grant funding, which will be instrumental in advancing the town’s capital and infrastructure projects. I am excited about the opportunity to serve as Lunenburg’s next Town Manager and to bring my experience and leadership to a community that values its rich history, natural beauty, and commitment to progress. Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to further discuss how my skills and experience align with Lunenburg’s needs. I welcome the opportunity to discuss my qualifications further. Sincerely, Angeline Lopes Ellison ===PAGE 5=== Angeline Lopes Ellison SUMMARY OF STRENGTHS: Leadership Skills Training and Development Team Building Policy Development Diversity | Inclusion Programming Client Service Process Improvement Conflict Resolution | Mediation Negotiation Skills EXPERIENCES: Town of Fairhaven 2022- present Town Administrator • Chief executive, administrative and operating officer for the municipality • Accountable for the efficient daily administration, functions, and activities of the town’s departments and employees in compliance with federal, state, and local ordinances • Appoint and supervise all department heads and staff members; manage various boards and committee • Chief Human Resources and Personnel Manager, negotiated 7 Collective Bargaining Agreements; interpreted, administered, and enforced all related policies & systems; Chief Procurement Officer; as well as ADA and Diversity Officer • Guide and promote economic development, direct the Capital Plan and other critical resources • Responsible for a $63M budget and over 250 employees • Oversight and management of fiscal duties, including but not limited to bids, grants and contract negotiation, collective bargaining, purchasing, and budget preparation City of North Adams 2020- 2022 City Administrative Officer and Chief of Staff • Chief Administrative Officer accountable for the efficient daily administration of functions and activities of the city operations under the Mayor • Directed the city in Human Resource Management, administering related policies & systems • Assisted and developed strategic initiatives, capital improvements, and major projects and risk management • Investigated problem situations in city operations and took necessary action to resolve issues • Provided guidance and advice to Mayor on various municipal matters including collective bargaining, fiscal and budget development, and employee issues; Develop city’s annual operating budget Town of Uxbridge 2018- 2020 Town Manager • Chief administrative and operating officer for the municipality • Accountable for the efficient administration, functions and activities of the town’s departments in compliance with federal, state and local ordinances • Appointed and managed department heads and staff members as well as various committee and board members • Chief Human Resource Manager, administering all related policies & systems • Served as Procurement Officer and oversaw the Facilities Management function • Steered the efforts of the economic development team and directed the planning of capital and other critical resources • Responsible for a $44.5M budget preparation and presentation Two Steps Ahead Consultancy 2008- 2019 Independent Consultant • Developed training and educational workshops on issues Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Staff development, personnel, and performance evaluation. • Provide consultation, education, and training to individuals and paraprofessional staff at schools and organizations to ensure compliance and proper policy implementation • Collaborate with institutional stakeholders to access challenges and opportunities for improvement Town of Blandford 2016- 2018 Town Administrator ===PAGE 6=== • Part-time position: managed the day-to-day activities of the town’s departments and employees • Administered Town policies and ensured compliance with all applicable regulations and ordinances • Oversight and management of fiscal duties, including but not limited to bids, grants and contract negotiation, collective bargaining, purchasing, and budget preparation • Advised and updated board on town business and issues requiring action. • Oversight and management of collective bargaining and purchasing • Knowledge of municipal regulations, business, finance and personnel management University of Massachusetts, Boston (2002-2007) Associate Dean of Students Affairs 2002- 2007 • Advised the Dean on matters of policy concerning students, personnel, and human resources • Counseled clients on personal, social, and behavioral issues. • Administered the campus wide discipline system, including grievance and ethical integrity • Assisted in the development and implementation of programs and policies • Assisted and advised with implementation of strategic planning and divisional goals • Primary contact and advisor to the Office of Service Learning and Community Outreach, Office of Student Life, Campus Ministries, undergraduate and graduate student governance bodies, and organizations • Management of leadership development curriculum “Beacon Leadership Project” • Provided consultation to faculty and staff in efforts to build a pluralistic community Dean of Students and VP Division of Student Affairs 2002- 2003 • Served as the Chief Student Affairs Officer and an Officer of the President’s Cabinet • Approved and administered HR functions, including leave and benefits administration in conjunction with the Human Resource department. • Provided leadership, administration, management, and supervision of the Division as well as strategic planning and initiatives • Established shares responsibilities with the Office of Affirmative Action, Disability Services, International students, Academic Advising and Financial Aid • Engaged external services, agencies, and community to enhance success Framingham State University | UMass Dartmouth | Salem State College 1990- 2002 Assistant Dean of Student Service and Multicultural Affairs | Area Coordinator | RD • Developed and promoted diverse and inclusive plans, goals, and strategies for University services • Trained staff and students on issues of diversity, inclusion, equity, and social justice • Managed Student Grievance, Judicial Affairs, and the Office of Multicultural Affairs • Managed and provided supervision for the Office of Student Life, Issues and Wellness, Career Services and the Graduate Assistant for Multicultural Affairs • Supported Dean in leadership, administration, management, budgeting, planning, supervision, assessment and evaluations • Executed programs for the development of international and students of color and community • Administered and budgeted the Dean’s Emergency Loan Program CIVIC ENGAGEMENT POSITIONS 2008- 2015 • President, Friends of the Joshua Hyde Library: support the Library through fundraising and outreach to the community, utilizing technology, and innovation for greater access to information for the community • Board of Selectman: elected position, which developed policies, approved budget, and supervised Town Administrator; Worked with various departments and established “trunk a treat” for community; served on numerous committees • Burgess Elementary School Committee: elected position with oversight of elementary school policies and budget. Focused on community and educational advancement of all members; served on various committees • Tantasqua Regional School Committee: elected position addressing the regional high school and junior high school. Worked with various other towns and communities to go beyond “meeting standards” of state: served on two committees • Sturbridge Senior Center: volunteer position with the focus on assisting members of the senior center, provided social interaction, and assisted with meals on wheels for those home bound. EDUCATION: Master Certificate, Local Government Leadership & Management Suffolk University, Boston, MA Master of Arts, American Studies University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA Bachelor of Arts, Political Science Southeastern Massachusetts University, Dartmouth, MA ===PAGE 7=== Language Skills  Working knowledge of English, Cape Verdean Creole, Portuguese, Spanish and French MILITARY SERVICE: Army National Guard, Honorable Discharge CREDENTIALS AND AFFILIATIONS: Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO), Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA), Massachusetts Municipal Personnel and Human Resource Association (MMPA|MAHR) , Municipal Managers Association (MMMA), Small Town Administrators and Managers (STAM), Association of Student Judicial Affairs Officers (ASJA), American College Personnel Association (ACPA), Association of Student Conduct Administration (ASCA), National Association of Student Personnel and Administrators (NASPA) SKILLS: MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Database Management, Outlook, MAC, PC, Zoom, Webinars ===PAGE 8=== Jennifer Warren-Dyment Finalist Lunenburg Town Manager ===PAGE 9=== JENNIFER WARREN-DYMENT, ESQ. Boylston, MA 01505 Mr. John Petrin Community Paradigm Associates, LLC One Saddleback Plymouth, MA 02360 By email: apply@communityparadigm.com Dear Mr. Petrin: Please accept this cover letter and attached resume in support of my candidacy for the position of Town Manager for the Town of Lunenburg. As a seasoned manager and public servant with experience in executive management, personnel management, strategy development, labor relations, intergovernmental relations, grant writing, and communications, I am well positioned to serve as Lunenburg’s next Manager. Over the course of my career, I have worked in various areas of the public sector with progressive levels of responsibility. I believe in a community-based management style, and as Town Manager, will garner the input of various stakeholders to inform decision making. I am an honest, clear, and direct communicator, and strongly support open and transparent local government. I am unafraid to experiment, abandon old ways of thinking and methods, and continue to evolve and try new approaches and strategies. These qualities and philosophies strongly align with attributes sought for Lunenburg’s next Town Manager. For the past two years I have had the honor of serving West Boylston as Town Administrator. As a strong Town Administrator I had significant organizational oversight and was responsible for the $30M operational budget, Department Head hiring and supervision, intergovernmental relations, and contract negotiations. Immediately upon arrival in West Boylston, I was presented with a playground renovation project which had been derailed. I was able to bring on a design and engineering team and within about a year the nearly $1M ADA-Accessible Pride Park Playground was built. I also worked alongside the Parks Commission to renovate an $800K softball field and advocated alongside the Fire Chief and DPW Director to support a $200K feasibility study which will eventually result in a new facility(ies) for those Departments. With each of these projects I was “hands-on” and believe that level of involvement of the CAO in such projects is critical. I am incredibly proud of the efforts that were made to enhance the workplace in West Boylston and invest in our human capital. Transforming culture takes considerable effort and requires continuous improvement. Together, we were able to amend bylaws and policies to make the hiring process easier and make West Boylston more competitive, negotiate Collective Bargaining Agreements that are sustainable but also addressed the needs and concerns of the Unions, and provided opportunities for training and gathering. Department Heads were brought together to collectively work on issues and intra-agency communications were greatly increased. From the community profile, it is evident this is the skill-set that is desired of Lunenburg’s Manager. Prior to my position in West Boylston, I served as Assistant Town Manager in the Town of Oxford, MA. In this role I exercised a considerable amount of independent decision making in managing the operations of the Town. There I worked to effectuate significant and meaningful changes to the delivery of services, increased internal and external communications, improved customer service, and provided opportunities for professional staff development and growth. Of particular note, I implemented a digital and social media strategy which significantly increased citizen engagement, and reduced the volume of inquiries to Town Hall. I served for over three years as Worcester Housing Authority’s (WHA) Hearing and Compliance Officer. In that capacity, I completely overhauled and rewrote the Administrative Plan, which is the primary governing document that outlines all policies relative to federally-subsidized voucher programs. Additionally, I handled all subsidy terminations, reasonable accommodation requests, and requests under the Violence Against Women Act. I have also served as the Chief of Staff for a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives which provided me with a unique perspective in the development of law and policy as well as understanding of state governmental operations and processes. ===PAGE 10=== JENNIFER WARREN-DYMENT Page 2 As one of the fastest growing communities in the Commonwealth, Lunenburg faces unique and exciting challenges. Maintaining the character of the community, providing appropriate service levels, welcoming and involving newcomers, and retaining high-quality education with record levels of growth is certainly difficult. I am confident that I have the skill and energy to work alongside the community to address these issues. As a licensed Attorney who has worked almost exclusively in the public sector, I believe my background makes me uniquely situated to assist in leading the administration of your community and look forward to sharing my experiences, visions, style, and personality with the Screening Committee. Sincerely, Jennifer Warren-Dyment ===PAGE 11=== JENNIFER WARREN-DYMENT, ESQ. Boylston, MA 01505 QUALIFICATIONS: • Over a decade of public service experience with a strong commitment to the constituencies served • Expertise in developing and managing budgets as well as identifying potential future challenge-areas • Skilled at presenting information to various stakeholders to gain direction and consensus around issues • Ability to recruit, energize, and manage staff while providing a positive workplace experience • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Well-versed in policy and procedure development and implementation • Adept at self-identifying and quickly triaging issues to create workable solutions • MCPPO certification in progress • Licensed Attorney in Massachusetts for 10 years EXPERIENCE: TOWN OF WEST BOYLSTON, West Boylston, MA September 2022 - October 2024 The Town of West Boylston directly abuts the City of Worcester to the north and is 50 miles west of Boston, with a population of approximately 7,800 residents. The Town is primarily a residential community with areas of commercial and light industrial development and significant open space and conservation land. West Boylston’s bond rating is an AA+ with a $30M annual operating budget. West Boylston is led by a 5 member Select Board, Open Town Meeting, and is governed by a Special Act which grants significant oversight and management responsibilities to the Town Administrator. Town Administrator • Served as Chief Administrative Officer of the Town responsible for the day-to-day operations of the community and the appointment and supervision of nine Department Heads, employees, and numerous Boards, Committees, and Commissions. • Prepared and presented $30M annual operating budget to Town Meeting and collaborated with Capital Investment Board on capital appropriations. • Negotiated and administered three Collective Bargaining Agreements, maintaining fiscal stability while enhancing workplace satisfaction. • Regionalized the positions of Building Commissioner, Facilities Director, and Animal Control vastly improving service-levels. • Enhanced public safety by adding three full-time members to the Fire Department; an increase of 42% fulltime personnel. • Navigated three simultaneous Chapter 40B project proposals, which resulted in two projects advancing through the project eligibility stage. • Secured numerous grant opportunities, both individually and collaboratively, including Community Compact Best Practices (Financial Management and Housing and Livable Communities), Municipal Fiber, Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Action Grant, Green Communities, and Technical Assistance grants. • Addressed ADA obstacles and barriers by completing ADA Transition Plan, serving as ADA Coordinator, and implementing and funding components of the Plan. • Focused on enhancing the workplace experience by leading the amendment of bylaws and policies, providing training opportunities, routinely dialoguing with staff at all levels, and increasing communication. • Served on the Disability Commission, Facilities Implementation and Strategic Planning Committee, and Solid Waste Advisory Team and supported and collaborated with the Finance Committee and Capital Investment Board, Insurance Advisory Committee, Open Space Implementation Committee, Bylaws Committee, and Personnel Board. • Responsible for Annual and Special Town Meeting, including preparation of the Warrant, budget presentation and explanatory materials. ===PAGE 12=== TOWN OF OXFORD, Oxford, MA December 2018 - August 2022 The Town of Oxford is located 12.4 miles southwest of Worcester and 54 miles outside of Boston, with a population of approximately 13,500 residents. The Town is primarily a residential community with areas of dense commercial and industrial development. Oxford’s bond rating is an Aa3 with a $41M annual operating budget. Oxford is led by a 5 member Board of Selectmen and has a “Strong” Town Manager form of Government. Assistant Town Manager August 2021 - August 2022 Executive Assistant to the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen December 2018 - August 2021 • Served as the chief liaison between Department Heads, Town Staff, the Town Manager, and the Board of Selectmen. • Responsible for Annual and Special Town Meeting, including preparation of the Warrant, Budget Message, Warrant Article explanations, communication with Town Counsel, coordination with Town Clerk and Moderator, and drafting Town Meeting materials and presentations. • Collaborated directly with the Town Manager and Human Resource Specialist on collective bargaining negotiations, hiring of Department Head level personnel, and make recommendations for appropriate disciplinary actions when necessary. • Developed a communications and social media strategy for the Town of Oxford to increase both resident interaction and the delivery of timely and accurate information to the public by utilizing a variety of tools. • Drafted and submitted numerous grants, including a comprehensive Massachusetts Preservation Projects Fund grant (awarded) which required the passage of several warrant articles for award. • Collaborated with Town Counsel, Labor Counsel, and Defense Counsel on all actions involving the Town, including litigation, MCAD claims, complex Public Records Requests, and Open Meeting Law Complaints. • Provided staff opportunities for professional development, assist staff in cross-departmental collaboration and communication, and helped triage conflicting deadlines and priorities. • Investigated and respond to inquiries, problems, and complaints that come before the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen Offices. • Researched agenda items and issues for the Board of Selectmen and provide background documentation and recommended course(s) of action on the same. • Integrally involved in COVID-19 preparation, response, and municipal reopening planning. WORCESTER HOUSING AUTHORITY, Worcester, MA 2015 - 2018 The Worcester Housing Authority provides affordable housing to approximately 6,000 residents in and around the City of Worcester through public housing and voucher subsidy programs. It is the second largest housing authority in New England. Hearing and Compliance Officer • Drafted the governing Plan for the administration of 3,600 housing subsidies (Administrative Plan). • Led the implementation of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013; drafted related policies and appointed to serve as designated liaison for Domestic Violence survivors. • Decided all Reasonable Accommodation requests and issued approvals, denials, and alternative solutions. • Determined whether subsidy termination is appropriate for program violations (approximately 250 cases per year), held Hearings, and issued decisions based upon individual facts and relevant case law. • Chief liaison between the Leased Housing Department and Legal Aid. • Served on the Compliance Committee and drafted policies and internal protocols that align with regulations and agency philosophy. Trained agency-wide staff, including Directors, on such policies and protocols. • Directly supervised a staff of 15 Program Representatives and Clerks to ensure their work-product is consistent with regulations and policy, error free, and completed in accordance with deadlines. • Oversaw the administration of approximately 700 project-based vouchers. J.A. CAMBECE LAW OFFICE, P.C., Beverly, MA 2014 - 2015 This law firm represents creditors and assists them with collecting outstanding consumer and commercial debt. Attorney • Handled all aspects of high-volume consumer collection litigation. • Assigned as lead Attorney on all cases with counterclaims, processed discovery on such claims, and managed all settlements. • Drafted and argued a variety of motions; appeared at Magistrate Hearings, Supplementary Process Hearings, Case Management and Pre-Trial Conferences. ===PAGE 13=== BOSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY, Boston, MA 2012 - 2013 The Boston Housing Authority provides affordable housing to more than 58,000 residents in and around the City of Boston through public housing and voucher subsidy programs. It is the largest housing authority in New England and houses close to nine percent of Boston’s residents. Legal Intern, SJC Rule 3:03 Certified • Lead researcher on Figgs v. Boston Hous. Auth., 469 Mass. 354 (2014). • Assisted with the drafting and preparation of Appeals Court briefs. • Drafted and argued motions, negotiated summary process cases, and participated in Housing Court mediations. • Researched state and federal laws and regulations related to subsidized housing. MASSACHUSETTS HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, REPRESENTATIVE JENNIFER M. CALLAHAN, Boston, MA 2006 - 2010 The Office of Representative Jennifer M. Callahan represented over 40,000 individuals residing in the 18th Worcester District which included the communities of Sutton, Uxbridge, Millville, Bellingham, and Blackstone. Chief of Staff • Developed and managed legislative and budget priorities, drafted legislation, composed testimony, and tracked over 70 bills per year. • Prepared testimony for legislative hearings, presentations, talking points, and fact sheets for speaking engagements. • Managed all media, including press releases, editorials, and coordination of media events. • Served as chief contact between the Representative and municipalities, advocacy groups, lobbyists, and the public. • Supervised and directed office staff, interns, and five District liaisons. EDUCATION: SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL, Boston, MA Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, May 2013 Class Rank: Top 12% (41/353) Honors: Deans List (all years), Phi Delta Phi, International Legal Fraternity Activities: Queer Law Alliance RENSSELAER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE, Troy, NY Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science, May 2003 Honors: Rensselaer Medalist (merit scholarship based upon excellence in mathematics and science) Activities: Founder of Social Justice Club; VP of Recruitment, Panhel. Assoc.;Member, Pi Beta Phi AFFILIATIONS: • Massachusetts Municipal Managers Association (MMMA) • Small Town Administrators of Massachusetts (STAM) ===PAGE 14=== John Woodsmall Finalist Lunenburg Town Manager ===PAGE 15=== November 8, 2024 Town of Lunenburg Caesar Nuzzolo, Select Board Chair 17 Main Street Lunenburg, MA 01462 VIA: Community Paradigm Associates John Petrin, Senior Associate Re: Town Manager Position Dear Mr. Nuzzolo and Mr. Petrin: Please accept my resume for your consideration for the Town Manager p osition for the Town of Lunenburg. Professionally, I bring a strong background in local municipal government, based upon my twenty plus years of service in the field of public works for several Massachusetts communities, culminating in my current position as Director of Public Works for the Town of Holden. I manage a thirty-four person department with an operating budget of over $12 million, and implement an annual capital budget averaging between $2-4 million. In Holden, the Department of Public Works (DPW) maintains the Town’s roadways, parks and grounds, water, sewer and stormwater systems, buildings, cemeteries, and all of the Town’s vehicles and equipment, and provide general engineering and technical support to other Town departments. We also frequently interact with local, state, and federal agencies. I have been fortunate to serve as the project manager for a number of significant projects and events in my time in Holden. I’ve worked closely with Special Town Counsel for the Town since 2013, and in August, 2022 we obtained a favorable jury verdict and the Town was awarded over $27 million in damages and interests in a lawsuit against the City of Worcester and the State of Massachusetts, concerning sewer transport fees paid by the Town to those entities. I have continued to work with Special Counsel since then, as the Town defends its award in the appeals process. Second, after a more than 7-year long process, the DPW moved into a brand new, $20 million facility in December of 2022. This building process involved site selection, architect and engineer selection, working with the building committee, and providing outreach and education to the general taxpayer about the needs for the DPW. My overriding goal as a public servant is to provide high quality, customer friendly service to the other Town departments as well as the members of the public, at an affordable cost. Doing so requires that I set high expectations for how the DPW employees perform and interact with the public and other town departments. However, at the same time, to be a successful department head requires one to take a strong interest in the soft skills necessary to motivate the department ’s members. The greatest asset of any organization, whether small or large, are its people. To be successful, personnel must be given knowledge, tools, and support from their leaders. Providing strong, but empathetic leadership is necessary to make an organization successful, and I believe ===PAGE 16=== that I have provided that type of leadership throughout the various steps of my career ladder. And I look forward to having an opportunity to bring that leadership to the Town of Lunenburg. As a municipal department head, I must have an understanding of how municipalities operate, whatever the type of local government. I have been fortunate to work within communities that provided a range of examples in the ways that various municipal Town Administrators/Town Managers/Select Board positions operate and interact with each other. Realizing the importance of knowing how local governments should operate, I was fortunate to be selected to participate in the 2012 inaugural class of the Suffolk University/Massachusetts Municipal Association Certificate Program in Local Government Leadership and Management. Additionally, as a Department Head, I have frequent interactions with all of the different departments of a town, and have a sense of the challenges and requirements of the myriad of departments within a town. This background I believe will help me interact with and provide oversight for the various department heads in Town. Finally, I have previously obtained certification as a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official and have a wide experience with the public procurement process in all its shapes and sizes. I also hold a number of emergency management certifications (including Public Information Officer), and have a strong interest in municipal emergency management. All of these experiences will be helpful to me if given the chance to step onto the larger stage this job opportunity presents within the Town of Lunenburg. Thank you for taking the time to consider my application for this important position in the Town. I understand that a DPW Director may not be the typical applicant for a position such as yours. However, I believe that the sum of my experiences as well as my management skills would allow me to be a successful Town Manager for Lunenburg. I look forward to answering any questions you may have about my candidacy for the Town Manager position and I ho e to meet with you in the future. I may be contacted at or by email at Very Truly Yours, John R. Woodsmall, III, P.E. Clinton, MA 01510 ===PAGE 17=== John R. Woodsmall, III, P.E. Clinton, MA 01510 Experience Town of Holden Department of Public Works Director of Public Works: November, 2011 to Present Provide management and superviso ry leadership to the 34-member Department of Publi c Works, through six divisions : Administr ation; Eng ineering; Highway; Buildings and Grounds; Equipment Repair, and; Water and Sewer. Provide technical advice and oversight for all aspects of the Department’s activities. Prepare and manage an approxima tely $12 million operati ng budget and a $2-4 million capital budget for the Department. Act as a member of the Town’s senior management team, reporting directly to the Town Manager. Serves as an ex-offic io memb er of the Holden Dep artment of Public Works Facility Committee, which has overseen the investigation, design, and now construction of a n ew $20 million Public Works Facility. Regularly appear in front of Town Boards and Committees. Directly participate in Union bargaining sessions for successor contracts. Worked closely with Sp ecial Town Counsel to obtain over $ 26 million in damages and interest in sewer transport litigation against City of Worcester and State of Massachusetts Manage the social media accounts for the Department of Publi c Works (Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter). Upper Blackstone Clean Water (Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District) Member, Board of Directors: August, 2016 to Present Represent the Town of Holden’s interest in setting the pol icy and direction of the Upper Blackstone advanced wastewater treatment facility. The Board of Directors approves budgets, ordinances, and other matters of administration. Central Massachusetts Regional Stormwater Coalition Member, Steering Committee: 2012 to Present, Co-Chair August, 2016 to November, 2019 Represent the Town of Holden’s interests in a regional stormwater compliance coalition. Advocate for responsible regulations and permit requirements from the Ma ssachusetts Department of Environmental Prot ection (DEP) and United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for municipal stormwater compliance. Coalition has been recognized for stormwater achievements by a number of regional and national organizations Represented the Coalition on the DEP’s Massachusetts Stormwater Management Updates Advisory Committee, 2020 through 2021. ===PAGE 18=== Town of Southborough Department of Public Works Town Engineer: January, 2007 to November, 2011 Provide technical engineering support to the Department of Public Works and the Town’s Boards and Committees, for a variety of municipal infrastructure activities. Act as the assistant to the Superintendent of Public Works. Administer the Town’s federal Stormwater General Permit. Town of Concord, Concord Public Works-Engineering Division Public Works Engineer: September, 2003 to December, 2006 Acting Town Engineer: April, 2004 to August, 2004 Assistant Public Works Engineer: September, 2002 to September, 2003 Develop and administer annual Roads Program, average value in excess of $1.1 million. Assist Town Engineer in management of the Engineering Division. Design, permit, and bid roadway, drainage, and water system construction projects. Developed, implemented, and coordinated Town’s compliance with federal Stormwater General Permit. Designed, inspected, and managed construction of a variety of public works projects. Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. Resident Representative/Engineer: July 1997 to August 2002 Resident representative and/or de sign engineer on numerous wa ter, sewer, and drain line projects. Education Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA, 1997-BSCE (with High Distinction) Suffolk University Moakley Center for Public Management, Boston, MA, and Massachusetts Munic ipal Asso ciation 2012 -Certificate Prog ram in Local Government Leadership and Management Massachusetts Registered Professional Engineer, #46295 Previously Certified as a Massachusetts Certified Public Purchasing Official (MCPPO) FEMA Emergency Management Certifi cations: ICS 400 (Advan ced ICS), G-290 (Basic Public Info rmation Officer), G-775 ( EOC Management & Operations), numerous other EM Certifications Graduate of Leadership Management, Inc.-Effective Supervisory Management Professional Organizations and Volunteer Activities Professional Organizations: American Society of C ivil Engineers, Massachusetts Highway Association, Worcester County Highway Asso ciation, American Public Works Association, and Water Environment Federation Volunteer Activities: Town of Clinton Elementary School, School Council, 2011-2014 Town of Clinton Conservation Commission, 2005-2013 References Available upon Request ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-01-15-agenda-6958.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2025-01-15 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2025-01-15-agenda-6958.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01152025-6958 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Wednesday, January 15, 2025 6:00 P.M. REVISED AGENDA Bilotta Meeting Room, Town Hall In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://zoom.us/j/9091740347 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909-174- 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e -mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Vote s may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 6:00 P.M. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. PUBLIC COMMENT II. DISCUSSION & POSSIBLE MOTION: Name a preferred candidate for the position of Town Manager with whom to enter contract negotiations with the Town of Lunenburg III. CURRENT BUSINESS Vote to Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant on Wednesday January 15, 2025 and close the Warrant on Monday March 17, 2025 IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to Enter into Executive Session and re-enter Open Session after exiting Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30 §21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares (Town Manager). V. ADJOURN ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-01-15-minutes-6958.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2025-01-15 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2025-01-15-minutes-6958.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01152025-6958 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Page 1 of 3 Select Board Meeting Minutes January 15, 2025 Town of Lunenburg Select Board Meeting Minutes Town Hall, 17 Main Street and via Zoom Tuesday January 15, 2025 Members Present: Caesar Nuzzolo, Michael Ray Jeffreys, Amanda Moore, Tom Alonzo, Renee Emkey Also Present: Carter Terenzini, Interim Town Manager Public Comment Participants are listed in the minutes CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Caesar Nuzzolo called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair Nuzzolo informed attendees that the meeting was being recorded and broadcast live and would be uploaded to YouTube after the meeting. He explained that the agenda listed topics that may be discussed, but not all items may be addressed and other items not listed could be brought up as permitted by open meeting law. PUBLIC COMMENT Dave Rodgers asked for clarification on the process used for selecting candidates and if Board Members would share their thoughts on the candidates who impressed them most. Caesar Nuzzolo confirmed there would be an open discussion. Dave Passios, formerly of Lunenburg and now a resident of Jefferson, New Hampshire, reiterated his previous comments that the Town Manager selection process should not be rushed. He expressed his personal opinion that the search should go back to the Committee. NAME A PREFERRED CANDIDATE FOR THE TOWN MANAGER POSITION Chair Nuzzolo provided background on the Town Manager search process, thanking the Screening Committee and Community Paradigm for their work. He noted that three highly qualified candidates were interviewed the previous night. Tom Alonzo suggested that each Board Member should speak about all candidates before any decisions are made. He then provided his assessment of the three candidates: • John Woods: Praised his leadership experience as DPW Director, focus on collaboration and communication. Noted his limited experience managing an entire town but viewed the position as a logical next step. • Angie Ellison: Highlighted her extensive Town Manager experience, financial background, and collaborative approach. • Jennifer Warren: Described her as energetic, data-driven, and having some Town Manager experience. Noted she would be new to full budget creation. ===PAGE 2=== Page 2 of 3 Select Board Meeting Minutes January 15, 2025 Member Moore: • Angie Ellison: Noted her significant infrastructure and project experience, DEI focus, and ability to reorganize operations. • Jennifer Warren: Praised her exceptional preparation and research on Lunenburg, focus on morale building and public engagement. • John Woods: Highlighted his extensive infrastructure and project management experience. Member Emkey: • Angie Ellison: Noted her experience as Town Administrator, focus on staff development and budget management. • Jennifer Warren: Highlighted her recent Town Administrator experience and honesty about challenges. • John Woods: Praised his municipal experience and project management skills. Member Jeffreys: • Angie Ellison: Praised her organizational management skills and education background. • Jennifer Warren: Noted her strong presentation skills but expressed concerns about resume accuracy. • John Woods: Highlighted his experience as a department head and perspective on supporting departments. Caesar Nuzzolo provided his assessment: • Angie Ellison: Praised her integrity, collaborative leadership style, and experience. • Jennifer Warren: Noted her extensive research on Lunenburg and strong communication skills. • John Woods: Highlighted his unique perspective as a department head and project management experience. The Board Members then discussed their preferred candidates. Renee Emkey moved to appoint Jennifer Warren-Dyment as Town Manager pending successful negotiation. Amanda Moore seconded the motion. Call for vote: Four-Yes. One- No (Jeffreys). Motion passed (4-1-0). OPEN THE ANNUAL TOWN MEETING WARRANT Caesar Nuzzolo introduced the vote to open the annual town meeting warrant and set deadlines. Carter Terenzini explained the request for an internal deadline of January 31 for non-citizen petition warrant articles. Member Alonzo moved to open the warrant on Wednesday, January 15 and close the warrant on Monday, March 17 with the internal deadline as described by the Interim Town ===PAGE 3=== Page 3 of 3 Select Board Meeting Minutes January 15, 2025 Manager. Member Jeffreys seconded the motion. Call for vote: Five- Yes. Motion passed unanimously (5-0-0). Carter Terenzini suggested scheduling a potential meeting for January 28th to discuss contract negotiations if needed. The Board agreed to add this meeting to the calendar. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Nuzzolo moved to enter into executive session at 7:04 P.M. pursuant to MGL chapter 30, subsection 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares. Member Alonzo seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously by roll call vote: Member Emkey, Aye; Member Alonzo, Aye; Member Moore, Aye; Member Jeffreys, Aye; Chair Nuzzolo, Aye (5-0-0). Adjourn The meeting entered executive session and did not reconvene in open session. Respectfully Submitted, Annie Aubrey Executive Assistant to the Town Manager These Minutes were reviewed and approved by the Select Board on: Tuesday March 11, 2025 Member Emkey made the Motion to Approve the minutes from January 15, 2025. Seconded by Clerk Moore. Call for the vote: Five-aye. Motion passed unanimously (5-0-0). ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-01-21-agenda-6967.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2025-01-21 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2025-01-21-agenda-6967.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01212025-6967 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, January 21, 2025 6:45 PM AGENDA Bilotta Meeting Room, Town Hall In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://zoom.us/j/9091740347 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909-174- 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e -mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Vote s may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 6:45 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to Enter into Executive Session and re-enter Open Session after exiting Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30 §21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares (Town Manager). II. ANNUAL CLIMATE SURVEY POLICY WORKSHOP III. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. New Town Manager: Update 2. Discussion on Community Preservation Act Next Steps IV. OLD BUSINESS 1. Action Re: Sell or Hold 55 Carr Avenue V. MINUTES/WARRANTS/ACTION ITEMS • Regular Session Minutes for January 9, 2024; December 17, 2024 VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS VII. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE • January 28 th and February 4th VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT*** • INTERIM TOWN MANAGER ===PAGE 2=== • PUBLIC • BOARD VIX. ADJOURN *** Per Policy, Public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at th e discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-01-21-minutes-6967.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2025-01-21 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2025-01-21-minutes-6967.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01212025-6967 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Page 1 of 6 Select Board Meeting Minutes January 21, 2025 Town of Lunenburg Select Board Meeting Minutes Town Hall, 17 Main Street and via Zoom Tuesday January 21, 2025 Members Present: Caesar Nuzzolo, Michael-Ray Jeffreys, Amanda Moore, Tom Alonzo, Renee Emkey Also Present: Carter Terenzini, Interim Town Manager Public Comment Participants are listed in the minutes CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The meeting was called to order at 6:45 PM by Chair Nuzzolo . The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Chair Nuzzolo noted that it was being recorded and broadcast live on Lunenburg Public Access Channel, Facebook Live, and would be uploaded to the Lunenburg Access YouTube channel. ANNOUNCEMENTS The Board of Assessors is sponsoring a senior conference on February 3rd at the Senior Center from 1 PM to 3 PM to offer information on new property tax exemptions and benefits for seniors. As part of their outreach efforts, the conference will help seniors understand recent changes and the expansion of benefits available to them. With more than 9,000,000 Americans potentially qualifying for property tax relief but only 8% applying, the Board of Assessors aims to increase awareness among Lunenburg's senior population of 2,010 people, particularly the 261 seniors living below the poverty line. Benefits extend beyond just those living below the poverty line. The Board of Assessors plans to provide the Select Board with a brief conference outline to further detail the assistance available and encourage residents to inform friends over 65 to attend or spread the word. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion by Caesar Nuzzolo at 6:48 P.M. to enter executive session and reenter into open session after exiting executive session pursuant to MGL Ch. 30A Sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the Chair so declares. Seconded by Michael-Ray Jeffreys. Roll call vote: Renee Emkey - Aye, Tom Alonzo - Aye, Amanda Moore - Aye, Michael-Ray Jeffreys - Aye, Caesar Nuzzolo - Aye. Motion passed unanimously (5-0-0). The Board reentered into Open Session at 7:07 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT Member Jeffreys elaborated on his recent interactions with the incoming town manager, stating when the Board had met with her over the past week he addressed and resolved previously vocalized concerns. He reflected on a previous board meeting where he expressed certain ===PAGE 2=== Page 2 of 6 Select Board Meeting Minutes January 21, 2025 apprehensions about the town manager selection process due to limited information from the steering committee. However, following a productive conversation with the newly appointed town manager, which addressed and alleviated his issues, he publicly expressed full confidence in her competence and integrity. Member Jeffreys emphasized that he no longer harbors any doubts about her capacity to fulfill the role and called upon both the public and the board to support and welcome her. Member Alonzo referred to the last meeting's comments that prematurely cast doubts on the new town manager candidate's qualifications, advocating for a more measured and evidence-based approach to public deliberations. Member Alonzo stressed the need for the board to foster a positive and supportive atmosphere that attracts and retains skilled leaders. He acknowledged the efforts of his colleague to rectify his previous comments, welcoming the apology and underscoring how essential it is for the board to engage in considerate conflict management to maintain the town's reputation as an encouraging place of employment. Member Emkey echoed Alonzo's sentiments, emphasizing the importance of methodical and comprehensive research during the hiring process. She shared her personal philosophy that the time to question a candidate's qualifications is prior to, and during, the interview, rather than making assumptions without verification. Member Emkey advised against jumping to negative conclusions publicly without clear evidence and encouraged a more constructive dialogue that upholds fairness and integrity during hiring discussions. Member Moore commented of substantial donations from the Lunenburg Snow Riders, a local snowmobile group, which was collecting and distributing heavy winter clothing, sleeping bags, and bedding for North Carolina hurricane victims. Significant contributions from residents of Lunenburg and Townsend. John Bowen, 162 Highland St - commented regarding concerns over unauthorized access to sensitive private information by the cemetery commission, specifically pointing to the acquisition of passwords to a database containing vital records, which raised potential legal queries concerning data privacy and access rights. [WORKPLACE] CLIMATE SURVEY POLICY WORKSHOP Amanda Moore presented a draft policy for conducting an annual climate survey of town employees. The Board reviewed and discussed the draft policy in detail, including: • Frequency: The Board agreed to conduct the survey every two years instead of annually, based on input from Interim Town Manager Carter Terenzini about budgeting and allowing time for changes to be implemented between surveys. • Survey administration: The Board discussed having the survey conducted by an external consultant for impartiality, with oversight from the Select Board. They agreed to aim for having results by November 1st to inform budget planning. • Survey design: The Board agreed to have a set of core questions addressing key areas like Select Board policy-making, town leadership, direct supervisor performance, staff development, job satisfaction, and workplace environment. They discussed allowing for additional questions proposed by employees. ===PAGE 3=== Page 3 of 6 Select Board Meeting Minutes January 21, 2025 • Distribution and analysis: The Board agreed the survey should be distributed electronically, with accommodations made for accessibility needs. Results would be analyzed by an independent third party. • Follow-up actions: The Board discussed developing an action plan based on survey results, with regular updates on implementation. The Board agreed to continue refining the policy, including reviewing sample questions from survey companies. They also discussed the need to obtain the full results and question set from the previous employee survey conducted in 2023. CURRENT BUSINESS New Town Manager: Update Tom Alonzo provided an update on contract negotiations with the selected town manager candidate. He stated he would be meeting with the candidate the following day to review the contract template. Alonzo said he would report back to the Board on the outcome and request an executive session if needed to finalize the contract. Discussion on Community Preservation Act Next Steps The Board discussed potentially pursuing adoption of the Community Preservation Act (CPA) this year. Discussion points: • Current state matching funds are estimated around 40-60%, compared to 100% in the past. • The CPA would allow raising funds outside the tax levy limit. • Board members expressed interest but wanted more information on the financial impact to the average homeowner. • Michael-Ray Jeffreys suggested identifying what the cost would be to the average taxpayer if a 3% surcharge was adopted. • The Board discussed the timeline for implementing CPA and accessing funds if approved. • Members noted the potential uses for CPA funds, including open space preservation, historic preservation, affordable housing, and recreation. The Board agreed to gather more information on exemptions, financial impacts, and potential benefits before deciding whether to pursue CPA adoption this year. OLD BUSINESS Action Re: Sell or Hold 55 Carr Avenue Carter Terenzini presented updated information on the process for handling tax-foreclosed properties based on recent legislative changes. He highlighted several critical aspects of the new process. The new requirements stipulate a timeline for notifying former property owners of decisions made regarding retaining or selling the foreclosed property. Within 44 days (contrary to the commonly cited but incorrect 14 days) after the foreclosure judgment, the town must notify the previous owners about the town's decision to either sell or keep the property. This notification is related to the 30-day appeal period, which extends the actual timeline. ===PAGE 4=== Page 4 of 6 Select Board Meeting Minutes January 21, 2025 Additionally, within 120 days of the foreclosure judgment, an appraisal reflecting the land's highest and best use must be procured by an independent appraiser, complying with Section 40B. This appraisal is necessary regardless of whether the town decides to sell or retain the property. If the town opts to retain the property, the law allows for deducting outstanding tax obligations and related costs, such as attorneys' fees and property protection expenses, from the appraised value. If these deductions result in surplus funds, those funds must be paid to the former property owner within 30 days, with an 18-month period to forward unclaimed funds to the state treasurer if the owner can't be located. Should the town choose to sell the property, it must retain a real estate agent within the same 120-day period to list the property on MLS or a similar platform at a price reflecting its appraised value. The property must be available for sale for at least 12 months, with provisions to conduct an auction thereafter if necessary. Carter cautioned against deed restrictions if retaining the property due to potential legal complications. Instead, he briefly discussed alternative legal approaches to ensure compliance with new statutory requirements. The Board agreed they needed more time to review this comprehensive and complex information before deciding regarding 55 Carr Avenue. No action was taken at this meeting. TOWN MANAGER REPORT Interim Town Manager Carter Terenzini reported a smooth transition to the new waste collection service by GW Shaw and Sons, with minimal complaints, reflecting the effective adaptation to the service provider. In light of administrative constraints, Mr. Terenzini discussed potential restructuring within town departments to optimize staff workloads without additional costs, prioritizing strategic realignment over staff expansion to enhance organizational efficiency. Meetings with various departments commenced to begin the process to have a Draft Budget for the Board to review. Regarding facility management, Terenzini is developing a plan with the facilities director to decommission parts of the TC Passios building. Town Hall Roof restoration plan began last week. On recruitment, notable progress includes finding candidates for police department vacancies expected to be filled by Labor Day, although challenges in attracting personnel persist. To address some of these challenges, Terenzini emphasized a need for improved grants and contract management, pointing out the absence of contract registers and advocating for better management practices across town projects. He proposed redirecting funds intended for external grants services. Lastly, Terenzini called for greater civic participation, underscoring the urgent need for new members on the Finance Committee and the Stormwater Task Force. These committees are vital for shaping fiscal policies and environmental strategies, with the town encouraging qualified individuals to engage and contribute to the community’s decision-making processes. Minutes/Warrants/Action Items Regular Session Minutes for January 9, 2024; December 17, 2024 The Board reviewed and approved minutes from the January 9, 2024, and December 17, 2024, meetings. Member Moore noted a correction regarding the December 17 minutes, clarifying that the declaration was for "Golden Age Day" in honor of Sue Doherty and the seniors of ===PAGE 5=== Page 5 of 6 Select Board Meeting Minutes January 21, 2025 Lunenburg, not "Sue Doherty Day." Additionally, Tom Alonzo pointed out another correction needed in the December 17 minutes, mentioning that the vote to adjourn should reflect unanimous approval with five members, as someone appeared to have been excluded from the count. With these two amendments, the minutes were approved. Motion by Tom Alonzo to approve the minutes as amended. Seconded by Renee Emkey. Approved unanimously (5-0-0). Amanda Moore recused herself from signing the associated accounts payable warrant in the amount of $34,451.80, which others in attendance signed. Warrants Accounts payable warrant in the amount of $34,451.80. Amanda Moore recused herself from signing. Action Items The Board discussed several action items: • Member Jeffreys reiterated the request to see the full results and draft questions from the previous employee engagement survey. • Member Alonzo requested the HR report he had asked for 6 months prior. • Member Moore requested: 1. Adjusting the building heat to stay on for evening meetings 2. An update on public records requests at the next meeting 3. An update on transitioning from Google Drive to OneDrive for file sharing COMMITTEE REPORTS School Committee: Member Emkey reported: From January 8 th meeting Superintendent Dr. Burnham announced her retirement at the end of the school year. The committee has designated Carol Archambault and Brian Layton to the superintendent search subcommittee. Member Emkey also mentioned ongoing searches for a director of facilities, with discussions focusing on the job scope. One approach under consideration is utilizing house doctor services to handle non- day-to-day aspects of the role. Additionally, there were discussions around athletic fees, with the committee planning to review these and other fee structures in future meetings. Member Emkey noted concerns about a lack of revenue in certain revolving funds, including the school choice fund, and the delay in funds showing up in the Munis system. As of January 8, there was a report that Chapter 70 funds voted in the fall town meeting still hadn't appeared in the salary reserve account. Facilities and grounds updates included fire alarm upgrades at Turkey Hill, scheduled for completion by August 15, and phased planning for door repairs due to budget constraints. The safety film at the middle high school was set for completion that day, January 8. The utility pickup truck's delivery was anticipated in mid to late spring. Finally, major discussions took place regarding the latest municipal building design and the school department space in the Ritter Building, with significant feedback provided on those plans. Capital Planning: Member Alonzo indicated that Capital Planning is trying to schedule a meeting for next Wednesday. ===PAGE 6=== Page 6 of 6 Select Board Meeting Minutes January 21, 2025 Board of Assessors: Additionally, Member Alonzo mentioned the Board of Assessors meeting to discuss forming a team to develop an implementation plan for the recently approved senior tax write-off legislation. Member Alonzo indicated the committee aims to create and implement the plan within about six weeks. Economic Development Committee: Member Moore: the Economic Development Committee was scheduled to meet on Thursday after not meeting for some time. Similarly, she mentioned that the Master Plan Steering Committee had not met since November. She plans to reach out to the Planning Board chair regarding discussions about potentially reorganizing the committee. Municipal Building Design Committee: Member Jeffreys noted meeting tomorrow at 5:30 PM with the architectural team to review current progress of the Ritter and Town Hall plans. He noted significant participation and feedback regarding the project, observing that a wide range of opinions was presented. He emphasized the ongoing challenge of integrating various community viewpoints into a cohesive solution for the town’s building needs. Member Jeffreys also suggested that the school department benefit from collaborating with Chris Ruth for higher-level facility management support, suggesting a unified town-school facilities management approach to achieve synergy and consistency in managing municipal and educational facilities. Upcoming Meeting/Events Schedule January 27 th (Executive Session for Town Manager Contract); January 28th, February 4th PUBLIC COMMENT Chair Nuzzolo made note again: the Board of Assessors is sponsoring a senior conference on February 3rd at the Senior Center from 1 PM to 3 PM to offer information on new property tax exemptions and benefits for seniors. ADJOURNMENT Member Jeffreys made Motion to Adjourn. Seconded by Member Alonzo. All, aye. Motion passed unanimously (5-0-0). Meeting adjourned at 9:52 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Annie Aubrey Executive Assistant to the Town Manager These Minutes were reviewed and approved by the Select Board on: Tuesday February 4, 2025 Member Tom Alonzo made Motion to Approve minutes from January 21, 2025. Seconded by Member Amanda Moore. All, aye. Passed unanimously (5-0-0). ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-01-27-agenda-6986.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2025-01-27 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2025-01-27-agenda-6986.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01272025-6986 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Monday, January 27, 2025 7:00 PM REVISED AGENDA Bilotta Meeting Room, Town Hall Ritter Memorial Conference Room In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Votes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to Enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30 §21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares (Town Manager). II. ADJOURN *** Per Policy, Public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-01-27-minutes-6986.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2025-01-27 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2025-01-27-minutes-6986.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01272025-6986 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Page 1 of 1 Select Board Meeting Minutes January 27, 2025 Town of Lunenburg Select Board Meeting Minutes Ritter Memorial, 960 Massachusetts Ave Tuesday January 27, 2025 Members Present: Caesar Nuzzolo, Michael Ray Jeffreys, Amanda Moore, Tom Alonzo, Renee Emkey Public Comment Participants are listed in the minutes CALL TO ORDER The Select Board meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by Chair Nuzzolo in accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law. The Chair advised that the meeting was being recorded. The meeting was held in person at the location provided in the notice. The Chair noted that the agenda listed all topics anticipated for discussion. V otes may be taken as a result of these discussions. Some listed items may not be discussed, and additional items may be brought up as permitted under the Open Meeting Law. Executive Session: Chair Nuzzolo made a motion to enter into Executive Session pursuant to Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30, Section 21(A)(3) to discuss strategy regarding collective bargaining. It was determined that an open meeting could have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body, and the Chair so declares. Seconded by Member Alonzo. Roll Call Vote: Member Emkey, Aye; Member Moore, Aye; Member Alonzo, Aye; Member Jeffreys, Aye; Chair Nuzzolo, Aye. The motion carried, and the Board entered Executive Session and did not return to Open Session. Respectfully Submitted, Annie Aubrey Executive Assistant to the Town Manager These Minutes were reviewed and approved by the Select Board on: Tuesday February 4, 2025 Member Tom Alonzo made Motion to Approve minutes from January 27, 2025. Seconded by Member Amanda Moore. All, aye. Passed unanimously (5-0-0). ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-01-28-agenda-6987.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2025-01-28 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2025-01-28-agenda-6987.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01282025-6987 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, January 28, 2025 7:00 PM AGENDA Bilotta Meeting Room, Town Hall In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://zoom.us/j/9091740347 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909-174- 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Vote s may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. PUBLIC COMMENT*** • BOARD • PUBLIC II. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to Enter into Executive Session and re-enter Open Session after exiting Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30 §21 (a)(3) To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body and the chair so declares (Town Manager). III. INTERIM TOWN MANAGER REPORT IV. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Potential Vote to Approve Town Manager Contract V. MINUTES/WARRANTS/ACTION ITEMS • Regular Session Minutes for November 13, 2024; January 21, 2025 VI. COMMITTEE REPORTS VII. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE • February 4th and February 11th VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT*** • INTERIM TOWN MANAGER • PUBLIC ===PAGE 2=== • BOARD VIX. ADJOURN *** Per Policy, Public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-01-28-minutes-6987.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2025-01-28 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2025-01-28-minutes-6987.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_01282025-6987 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Page 1 of 4 Select Board Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025 Town of Lunenburg Select Board Meeting Minutes Town Hall, 17 Main Street and via Zoom Tuesday January 28, 2025 Members Present: Caesar Nuzzolo, Amanda Moore, Tom Alonzo, Renee Emkey Also Present: Carter Terenzini, Interim Town Manager Absent: Michael Ray Jeffreys Public Comment Participants are listed in the minutes CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Caesar Nuzzolo called the meeting to order and led the Pledge of Allegiance. He noted that the vice chair was unable to attend due to illness. Nuzzolo informed attendees that the meeting was being recorded and broadcast live, and would be uploaded to YouTube after the meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT Board Amanda Moore highlighted the Lunenburg Snow Riders' recent donation efforts for Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina. The community donated over 30 boxes of winter clothing and bedding in just 7 days. Moore expressed pride in the community's generosity and impact. Tom Alonzo announced an upcoming program at the Council on Aging/Adult Activity Center on Monday at 1 PM. The assessor's office and Board of Assessors will present information on taxes and potential tax relief available for seniors. Public Tim Ialeggio of 318 Page Street expressed frustration with the town violating its own bylaws regarding his Certificate of Compliance (COC) request for 564 Page Street. He detailed multiple instances where he believed the Conservation Commission had not followed proper procedures or timelines. Ialeggio stated he was unable to appeal due to lack of a written denial. Interim Town Manager Carter Terenzini acknowledged some procedural issues and stated that a formal letter was being drafted to rectify the situation. He noted that the bylaw does not specify that failure to respond within 21 days results in constructive approval. Member Alonzo expressed concern about the bylaws being violated and the extended timeline. Chair Nuzzolo requested Ialeggio's contact information to follow up on the matter. George Burden of 39 Cortland Circle raised concerns about false information in police reports regarding his family and lack of access to a Lunenburg Facebook page for residents. He stated his family was trying to protect themselves from being framed and expressed disappointment in the town's response to their concerns. ===PAGE 2=== Page 2 of 4 Select Board Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025 Executive Session Chair Nuzzolo noted that an executive session was on the agenda but asked if any members needed to discuss anything regarding the town manager contract in executive session. No members indicated a need for executive session. Interim Town Manager Report Carter Terenzini presented his final report as Interim Town Manager. Key points included: • Ongoing budget meetings and reorganization efforts • Progress on DPW projects and facility improvements • $200,000 in funding secured from the Smart Growth program • FY26 revenue estimates showing approximately $1,250,000 in new monies • Updates on various town projects and vacancies • Encouragement for residents to apply for Finance Committee and Stormwater Task Force positions CURRENT BUSINESS Potential Vote to Approve Town Manager Contract Chair Nuzzolo reviewed key points of the new Town Manager contract: • Starting salary of $165,000, increasing to $169,125 on July 1st and $173,353 the following year • Term of 29 months • 2.5% annual increases • Revamped performance evaluation process with potential for bonus pay Member Alonzo moved to approve the contract of the new Town Manager, Jennifer Warren-Dyment, for a term to begin February 4, 2025. Member Moore seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). Minutes/Warrants/Action Items Regular Session Minutes for November 13, 2024; January 21, 2025 No minutes were added to the drive, so this item was skipped. Member Moore suggested discussing making the agenda-setting process more collaborative and adding a standing item for action item updates. She also proposed enforcing the policy on when agenda items need to be submitted. Chair Nuzzolo agreed to consider these suggestions and discuss them with the incoming Town Manager. COMMITTEE REPORTS Capital Planning Committee: Member Alonzo reported that the Capital Planning Committee was scheduled to meet the following day at 7:30 PM for a Zoom meeting. The expectation was that Interim Town Manager Carter Terenzini would present his prioritization of the budget, which ===PAGE 3=== Page 3 of 4 Select Board Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025 the committee would review and possibly make changes if necessary. Alonzo noted that the committee had not yet seen this prioritization. Stormwater Task Force: Member Emkey provided updates on the Stormwater Task Force, which had met the previous Thursday. The task force was planning to submit an article for the annual town meeting to provide an update about their ongoing considerations. School Committee: Member Emkey noted an article in the Ledger regarding the need for volunteers on the superintendent's screening committee. Carol Archambault and Brian Layton were representing the school committee, and ten additional members from the community were sought. Member Emkey stated that the letters of interest were due that day, with a meeting scheduled for the following night to choose the screening committee members. Additionally, Dr. Burnham presented an overview of current costs and future budget considerations at the last School Committee meeting. Economic Development Committee: Member Moore reported on the Economic Development Committee meeting held on January 23rd. The committee reviewed the meet and greet event from earlier in the year, which had strong attendance from businesses but noted low participation from town committees and departments. The committee focused on increasing volunteer participation and potentially securing town funding for future events. Moore mentioned the goals of streamlining business processes, improving downtown visibility, and crosswalk advocacy, with plans to meet with the Municipal Building Design Committee. An upcoming vendor fair hosted by the Parks Commission and Lunenburg Association was scheduled for May 10th, featuring over 50 local vendors, live music, food trucks, and a dunk tank. The Economic Development Committee planned to host a table at the fair to engage with the community. Upcoming Meeting/Events Schedule February 4th and February 11th Chair Nuzzolo confirmed meetings scheduled for February 4th and 11th, noting that they would decide at the next meeting whether to cancel the February 11th meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT Interim Town Manager Carter Terenzini gave farewell remarks, thanking the Select Board for the opportunity to serve as Interim Town Manager. He highlighted accomplishments during his tenure, including filling vacant positions, committing ARPA funds, and fostering greater employee participation. Terenzini offered advice on various aspects of town governance and shared some words of wisdom. Board members expressed their appreciation for Terenzini's work, particularly in navigating challenging circumstances and managing ARPA funds. Chair Nuzzolo presented Terenzini with a parting gift on behalf of the board. ===PAGE 4=== Page 4 of 4 Select Board Meeting Minutes January 28, 2025 Public Dave McDonald thanked the Interim Town Manager and the Snow Riders club for their community efforts. He also inquired about the status of questions he had previously submitted to the board. George Burden commented on the burden of public records requests, both for the town and for residents making the requests. He expressed concerns about the town's compliance with public records laws and mentioned his application to volunteer for a town committee. Board Member Moore responded to George Burden's comments, clarifying that her previous email was sent as an individual board member and encouraging him to respond if he had further comments. ADJOURN Member Alonzo moved to adjourn the meeting. Member Emkey seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). The meeting adjourned at 7:43 PM. Respectfully Submitted, Annie Aubrey Executive Assistant to the Town Manager These Minutes were reviewed and approved by the Select Board on: Tuesday February 4, 2025 Member Tom Alonzo made Motion to Approve minutes from January 28, 2025. Seconded by Member Amanda Moore. All, aye. Passed unanimously (5-0-0). ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-02-04-agenda-7002.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2025-02-04 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2025-02-04-agenda-7002.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02042025-7002 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, February 4, 2025 7:00 PM AGENDA Bilotta Meeting Room, Town Hall In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on Facebook Live on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/) and will be uploaded to the Lunenburg Access YouTube Channel after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. The following information is also provided for members of the public that would like to participate in the meeting remotely: To Participate Remotely: From a computer, please use the link below to join the public meeting webinar: https://zoom.us/j/9091740347 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 909-174- 0347 # If you have not registered with Zoom you will be asked for your name and an e-mail address. Note: No participant ID is needed, just press # when asked. Telephone users may dial *9 to request to speak after joining the meeting. Computer and app users may use the “raise hand” feature to request to speak. The agenda lists all the topics which may be discussed at the meeting and are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair. Vote s may be taken as a result of these discussions. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. PUBLIC COMMENT*** • BOARD • PUBLIC III. ANNOUNCEMENTS IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM OTHER BOARDS V. SCHEDULED MEETINGS AND HEARINGS 7:05 PM Tollbooth application Re: Boys and Girls Club for May 10, 2025 – 10AM-2PM (Town Center) 7:10 PM Interview with Peter Stella for Conservation Commission; term to expire June 2025 7:15 PM Joint Meeting and Discussion with Municipal Building Design Committee and Taylor & Burns VI. APPOINTMENTS, RATIFICATIONS, AND RESIGNATIONS • Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment for Videographer for Public Access Cable (Lili Marble) VII. TOWN MANAGER REPORT VIII. OLD BUSINESS • Action Re: Sell or Hold 55 Carr Avenue • Review Draft of Cannabis Control Commission Host Community Agreement for Bliss Cannabis • Review and Discuss Draft Annual Climate Survey Policy • Discussion on Select Board and Town Manager Goal-Setting Process IX. CURRENT BUSINESS ===PAGE 2=== • Review ARPA Press Release • Review and Discussion on Budget Task Force Recommendations • Discussion on FY2025 Budget, FY2026 Budget, Capital Plan, and Annual Town Meeting Warrant articles X. MINUTES/WARRANTS/ACTION ITEMS • Regular Session Minutes for November 13, 2024; January 21, 2025; January 27, 2025; January 28, 2025 XI. COMMITTEE REPORTS XII. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE • February 11th and February 18th XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT*** • INTERIM TOWN MANAGER • PUBLIC • BOARD XIV. ADJOURN *** Per Policy, Public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-02-04-minutes-7002.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2025-02-04 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2025-02-04-minutes-7002.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_02042025-7002 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Town of Lunenburg Select Board Meeting Minutes Town Hall, 17 Main Street and via Zoom Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Members Present: Caesar Nuzzolo, Michael-Ray Jeffreys, Amanda Moore, Tom Alonzo Members Absent: Renee Emkey Also Present: Jennifer Warren-Dyment, Town Manager Public Comment Participants are listed in the minutes CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Caesar Nuzzolo called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance. Chair Nuzzolo informed attendees that the meeting was being recorded and broadcast live and would be uploaded to YouTube after the meeting. He explained that the agenda listed topics that may be discussed, but not all items may be addressed and other items not listed could be brought up as permitted by open meeting law. BOARD COMMENTS All members present welcomed the new Town Manager to Lunenburg. PUBLIC COMMENTS None ANNOUNCEMENTS Ms. Warren-Dyment read a commendation to Interim Chief Thibodeau and Animal Control Officer Kathleen Comeau which recognized them both for handling a challenging dog welfare case in December. The dog was transported to Angel Memorial in Boston by both Chief Thibodeau and ACO Comeau in the middle of the night and both were recognized for going above and beyond. Board members joined in thanking Chief Thibodeau and ACO Comeau for their efforts not only in this particular case, but over the years. COMMUNICATIONS FROM OTHER BOARDS None SCHEDULED MEETINGS AND HEARINGS • 7:05 PM Tollbooth application Re: Boys and Girls Club for May 10, 2025 – 10AM- 2PM (Town Center) Chair Nuzzolo corrected that they are no longer called the “Boys and Girls Club” and now they are referred to as “The Club”. Andrew Woods of The Club approached the ===PAGE 2=== Board and stated the reason they do tollbooths is to support their summer scholarships and that last year they awarded $15,000. Member Alonzo moved to approve the tollbooth request from the Lunenburg Teen Center for Saturday May 10, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Town Center and approve the rain date of May 17, 2025 at the same time and location. Member Moore seconded the motion. Call for vote: Four- Yes. Motion passed (4-0-0). • 7:10 PM Interview with Peter Stella for Conservation Commission; term to expire June 2025 Peter Stella approached the Board and stated he has lived in Town for his whole life and his interest in the Conservation Commission has to do with the preservation of open space. He stated he is familiar with the Wetlands Protection Act and spoke to his experience as an electrician. He stated he has some familiarity with the work of the Conservation Commission. Member Alonzo asked Mr. Stella if his property abuts any Conservation property. He responded that he does not. He spoke to his willingness to learn the role. Member Alonzo moved to approve Peter Stella to the Conservation Commission with term to expire the last day of June 2025. Member Moore seconded the motion. Call for vote: Four- Yes. Motion passed (4-0-0). • 7:15 PM Joint Meeting and Discussion with Municipal Building Design Committee and Taylor & Burns *A quorum of the Municipal Building Design Committee (MBDC) was not present at the outset of the meeting and the MBDC did not immediately call its meeting to order. The design team approached and were introduced. Present were Robert Taylor of Taylor & Burns; Dominic Kelly of Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; Steven Lotter of Taylor & Burns; Marly Lynch of Taylor & Burns; Paul Rosenstrauch of Simpson Gumpertz & Heger; and Bill Scanlon of BLW Engineers. The team presented a slideshow to the Board which outlined the project. They began by going over the Site Plan. The Plan was of the Lunenburg Village and then the intersection of Massachusetts and Lancaster Avenues. The proposed Town Hall addition is on the west side of the Ritter Memorial Building. There will also be parking south along School Street which will accommodate eighty cars and be covered with photovoltaic panels. Ninety-two parking spaces will be added to the center of Lunenburg. Mr. Taylor stated they did study an alternative location for the new Town Hall which would have been on the east side of the Ritter Building. However there are a number of reasons that this plan does not work due to insufficient site area and that it would be very crowded, walking distance would be doubled, the 1965 Ritter addition would need to be torn down, and the 1909 Ritter building is inaccessible. ===PAGE 3=== Mr. Kelly then went over the new proposed Town Hall floor plan and the various Town Hall and School functions. Ms. Lynch presented on the exterior plans and highlighted the wrap-around porch. Mr. Taylor showed various exterior views and showed the architectural features such as the colonnades and the New England style of the design. He showed the depiction of the courtyard that will be created and the terrace that will be placed in front of the Ritter Building where there were once stairs. Ms. Lynch described the interior of the new Town Hall and the main entry of the Ritter addition that will be accessible. Mr. Taylor discussed the accessibility of the entrance and that the team tried to achieve universal design. A sloped walkway was chosen over a ramp. Mr. Lotter discussed the current Town Hall’s redevelopment to a Meeting House and described the interior plans. There will be different sizes of conference rooms and a large meeting room on the second floor. The front of the building will be re-graded. MBDC Chair, Mr. Jeffreys, called the meeting of the MBDC to order at 7:47 p.m. Present were Tom Gray, Brian Lehtinen, Greg Roy, and Mr. Jeffreys. They were also joined by Tony Sculimbrene of the Architectural Preservation District Commission. Mr. Rosenstrauch then spoke to the structural renovations for this project. He discussed the first floor leveling, column protection, accessibility, removal of walls, and attic repairs in the Meeting House. He then spoke to the structural renovations at the Ritter Building which involve wall removal and attic protection. He then discussed the structural elements of the new Town Hall. Mr. Scanlon spoke to the recommendation of a new fire protection system, the installation of heat pumps, and new electrical service. Mr. Taylor went over the cost estimate of the project. He stated their estimates typically land in the middle of the bid submissions. He stated trade costs for the Meeting House would be $2.6M, for the Ritter Memorial Building would be $2M, Town Hall would be near $7M, and Site Work would be $1.7M with total trade costs being a little more than $13M. On top of trade costs will be contingencies at 12% and 3% for escalation (assuming construction would begin within about a year). This brings the project to about $15.3M. General contractors, insurance and overhead brings it to about $17.8M. In addition, the Town will have to hire an Owner Project Manager which adds an additional 15 to 20%, bring the total project cost to somewhere between $21M and $22.3M. There would also be the project alternates of the photovoltaic canopy, the basement slab, and 21 EV chargers. However, the code requires that you put in the conduit to support the charger infrastructure, but that you do not need to install the chargers. Member Alonzo asked about the squeaking on the second floor. The team responded that they would look at the squeaking. Mr. Alonzo spoke to the shape of the new Town Hall addition. Mr. Taylor responded that the building shape for symmetry, inside square footage, and is more interesting. Mr. Alonzo commented on the limited use lifts in both the Meeting House and Ritter and made the suggestion that an elevator should be ===PAGE 4=== considered. Mr. Taylor responded that the lift has a small footprint and does not require a pit. He stated an elevator would cost about $250,000 in each building. Mr. Alonzo expressed his concerns about installing heat pumps in consideration of the high Unitil rates. Mr. Scanlon stated the team can look into the operating cost estimates of the heat pumps. Member Moore asked the team to speak more to the PACC space. Mr. Taylor responded that the needs of PACC could be accommodated economically in the basement. Ms. Moore asked if there has been any public safety recommendations made by either Chief. Vice-Chair Jeffreys responded that the team considered, and rejected, making the building an emergency shelter. He went on to say that building safety would be considered further in future stages of the project. He stated he has received a lot of feedback from staff which they have considered and some have been incorporated. Vice-Chair Jeffreys informed the Board that during this process they learned there is a time capsule in the wall area of the Ritter Building. Chair Nuzzolo stated he had been following the progress of the Committee and was impressed with the design team and the way they incorporated feedback. He stated he was glad to see all the additional parking. He agreed with the location for the new Town Hall. He spoke to the features of the design that he liked. Vice-Chair Jeffreys spoke to the need for the Departments to have better record storage procedures. He stated that the Town should not pay a premium for the storage of records. He spoke to the square footage of the various office spaces and the areas for future community and departmental growth. Member Alonzo expressed his thought that more conference rooms would be needed in the Town Hall and for the Superintendent. He did not think people would want to walk across the street in the weather to use a meeting room. Ms. Warren-Dyment thanked the MBDC and design team and looks forward to the project’s progress. Vice-Chair Jeffreys also thanked the MBDC for their work on this task. The Municipal Building Design Committee adjourned their meeting at 8:45 p.m. APPOINTMENTS, RATIFICATIONS, AND RESIGNATIONS Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment for Videographer for Public Access Cable (Lili Marble): Ms. Warren-Dyment spoke to Ms. Marble’s education and experiences and welcomed her to the team. Member Alonzo moved to ratify the Town Manager’s appointment of the videographer for Public Access Cable, Lili Marble. Member Moore seconded the motion. Call for vote: Three- Yes. Motion passed (3-0-0) (Vice Chair Jeffreys had temporarily exited the room). ===PAGE 5=== Member Alonzo circled back to the discussion on the Municipal Building Design proposal. He stated that he only asked questions relative to the design and structural elements of the project, but wanted to elicit direct feedback from Town and School staff on the project. Vice-Chair Jeffreys stated the MBDC will need to discuss next steps and educate the public. If approved at Town Meeting, he stated a lot more details will come out in the construction document phase. He stated he would work with the Town Manager to come up with the funding estimate. He expressed that a lot of time and money was wasted on the TC Passios design. He stated between now and Town Meeting, no more money should be spent on design and they now need to educate voters. TOWN MANAGER REPORT Ms. Warren-Dyment stated she spent her first day getting a download from Interim Town Manager Carter Terenzini. She provided a project update on the Library Teen Room expansion, the Town Hall roof and chimney restoration project, and the contract award for the Ritter roof and gutter repair. She stated both projects at the DPW had been completed. Ms. Warren-Dyment relayed the current position vacancies and stated the Board has received many volunteer applications which are now being disseminated to the various Boards for their review. OLD BUSINESS Action Re: Sell or Hold 55 (*sic) Carr Avenue: *The agenda listed the address as 55 Carr Avenue. The correct property address is 56 Carr Avenue. Member Alonzo asked to find out if the Town had filed for foreclosure on this property. Vice-Chair Jeffreys expressed he was in favor of holding the property based on the location of the property and would like to see it remain as green space. Mr. Alonzo asked the Town Manager to find out if there was a minimum time period the Town would need to hold the property. Review Draft of Cannabis Control Commission Host Community Agreement for Bliss Cannabis: Attorney Valerio Romano was present on behalf of Bliss Cannabis. Ms. Warren- Dyment explained that the regulations had changed in regard to how communities could assess impact fees. She stated this new Host Community Agreement largely aligned with the Cannabis Control Commissions’ model agreement. She stated Town Counsel had reviewed the Agreement. Vice-Chair Jeffreys spoke to his concerns with the companies’ diversity plan. He stated that he does not agree with quotas. Attorney Romano stated the Board can take their time to review the Agreement and they can apply for another extension with the Cannabis Control Commission. Attorney Romano stated the diversity plan is required by the Commission. The Board tabled the matter to February 18, 2025. Review and Discuss Draft Annual Climate Survey Policy: Members requested the Board be provided with a redline of the policy and tabled this matter to a future meeting. Discussion on Select Board and Town Manager Goal-Setting Process: The Chair passed over this item. ===PAGE 6=== CURRENT BUSINESS Review ARPA Press Release: The Chair passed over this item. Review and Discussion on Budget Task Force Recommendations: The Board discussed the various recommendations of the Budget Task Force (BTF). Members wanted to discuss the recommendation of a financial audit at a future meeting when Member Emkey could be present as she was a member of the BTF. The Board discussed the Community Preservation Act (CPA) recommendation and that passage of the CPA would need to be done at next year’s Town Meeting as the Board did not have enough time year. The Board discussed the recommendation of Departments to pursue Green Communities grants before coming forward with capital projects that can be funded under Green Communities. Vice-Chair Jeffreys spoke to the merits of the recommendation of installing solar panels over the capped landfill. Member Alonzo cautioned against breaching the landfill cap, but was not against exploring the recommendation. Mr. Jeffreys stated the MBDC would be talking about the Brooks House. Ms. Warren-Dyment said that she will be looking at the Solid Waste and recycling recommendation of the BTF. The Board then discussed the list of roads that needed to be added to the Chapter 90 list. The Board discussed the recommendation of adding a high deductible plan. The Board asked the Town Manager to look into streamlining the purchase order and payroll systems and consolidation of the chart of accounts. The Board discussed creating a regular schedule for the review of fees. The Board discussed their opposition changing the Charter to no longer require the mailing of Town Meeting warrants. Members discussed the viability of consolidation Town and School functions, including grounds crews. The Board discussed the need to consider the consolidation of the IT functions and Human Resources functions. Discussion on FY2025 Budget, FY2026 Budget, Capital Plan, and Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles: Member Alonzo stated there was a Capital Planning Committee (CPC) meeting last Wednesday where Mr. Terenzini proposed some changes to what the CPC had decided in their prioritization. The two major items were repairs at Town Hall and the Ritter Building. He discussed that there should be a plan for the capital program in the case where the MBDC project is approved at Town Meeting and in the case where the project is not approved at Town Meeting. Ms. Warren-Dyment stated she would be reaching out to all Boards, Committees, Commissions, and Departments to ensure not warrant article submissions had been missed. MINUTES/WARRANTS/ACTION ITEMS Regular Session Minutes for November 13, 2024; January 21, 2025; January 27, 2025; January 28, 2025: Mr. Alonzo stated the meeting minutes of January 28 th should be corrected to say “39 Cortland Circle”. Member Alonzo moved to approve the minutes of January 21st, January 27th, and January 28th of 2025 and November 13, 2024 as amended. Member Moore seconded the motion. Call for vote: Four- Yes. Motion passed (4-0-0). ===PAGE 7=== Member Alonzo moved to approve the accounts payable warrant in the amount of $1,470.768.60. Member Moore recused herself. Vice-Chair Jeffreys seconded the motion. Call for vote: Three- Yes. One-Abstain (Moore) Motion passed (3-0-1). Chair Nuzzolo stated that he believes the Board action items can be tracked using a shared spreadsheet. He also stated he believed Board needed a long-term ongoing action item of cleaning up their drive. Member Alonzo requested that if a topic is discussed at more than one meeting, that the documents get placed in both meeting folders. Member Alonzo stated he wanted documents relied upon in the meetings should be made more available to the public. Member Moore suggested providing meeting packets directly online. Chair Nuzzolo stated Town Manager Heather Lemieux had done a first pass of creating a Board and Committee handbook. Chair Nuzzolo stated handbooks for various Boards and Committees should be created. He stated that it could be guidelines and references for Boards to utilize. COMMITTEE REPORTS • Finance Committee Appointing Committee: Member Alonzo reported the Committee has received applications and they have a meeting tentatively scheduled for February 18, 2025. • Economic Development Committee: Member Moore reported the Committee has not met. • Master Plan Steering Committee: Member Moore reported the Board was supposed to meet on the 6 th but did not have a quorum. This continues to be an issue for the Committee and she has sent an email to multiple parties to see how to move forward. She stated that the Board has not met in six months. She is concerned with how to move forward. • Library Trustees: Vice-Chair Jeffreys stated the Trustees are concerned about the budget. • Superintendent Screening Committee: Chair Nuzzolo stated the Committee met last night and decided to consolidate the application period for internal and external applicants. The School Committee had a preference to start with internal candidates only. It is a 12 member Board. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE Chair Nuzzolo announced the Board is meeting on February 11 th and February 18th. TOWN MANAGER COMMENT Announced that she is looking forward to getting to know the residents and immerse in the community. ===PAGE 8=== PUBLIC COMMENTS Anthony Sculimbrene of 5 Valley Road stated the discussion of the project for the MBDC was interesting. He stated he stood by his early note that he had shared with the Board. He stated he is not criticizing the project to the point where it will be unsuccessful at Town Meeting. He stated the Town Hall would be the least expensive facility to keep operating and was pleased it would be saved and used as part of the plan. He is concerned about wasted spaced in the proposal. He expressed his concerns with the security issues. Glenn Mcleod of 436 Reservoir Road echoed the sentiment of Mr. Sculimbrene. He stated he was glad to hear that PACC was being considered a town department. He wants to hear more about PACC’s content creation and see if the studio could be moved elsewhere. Ana Lockwood of 91 Main Street stated the MBDC presentation was the result of months of work of the group. She stated she agreed with Mr. Beardmore’s statement that although it is not a perfect solution it does address the needs of several buildings. Dave Passios, formerly of Lunenburg, stated he was a member of the TC Passios building design project years ago. He stated the wild card for years has been the School Department. He advised the public to look into the impact of this project on their tax rate. BOARD COMMENTS Vice-Chair Jeffreys stated he wanted to respond to several of the public comments. He stated it was always difficult to obtain consensus with so many stakeholders. He stated that in 2014 the Select Board authorized two studies to look at the future of Town Hall. He stated this history is important. He stated when processes like this take time it is hard to keep everyone happy. He corrected the proposed square footage of the buildings. He stated he felt engaging with the School Department has been difficult. He did not agree with the colocation of the ACE program. He stated that the MBDC tried to accommodate multiple needs. He stated the project will only cost more every year it is delayed. Member Alonzo looks forward to the conversation. Member Alonzo stated he wanted to know what the Board was going to do with the list of questions that was handed to them from a member of the public at a meeting several weeks ago. ADJOURNMENT Member Alonzo moved to adjourn. Member Moore seconded the motion. Call for vote: Four- Yes. Motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). The Board adjourned at 10:43 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Annie Aubrey, Executive Assistant to the Town Manager These Minutes were reviewed and approved by the Select Board on: ===PAGE 9=== Tuesday March 11, 2025 Member Emkey made the Motion to Approve the minutes from February 4, 2025. Seconded by Clerk Moore. Call for the vote: Five-aye. Motion passed unanimously (5-0-0). ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2025-02-11-agenda-7027.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2025-02-11 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2025-02-11-agenda-7027.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_02112025-7027 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, February 11, 2025 7:00 PM AGENDA Bilotta Meeting Room, Town Hall In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, on FacebookLive on the Public Access Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Lunenburg-Public-Access-Cable-157427270975305/ ) and will be uploaded to the LunenburgAccess YouTube after the meeting. This meeting will be held in-person at the location provided on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend this in-person meeting. Please note that while an option for remote attendance and/or participation is being provided as a courtesy to the public, the meeting will not be suspended or terminated if technological problems interrupt the virtual broadcast, unless otherwise required by law. Members of the public with particular interest in any specific item on this agenda should make plans for in-person vs. virtual attendance accordingly. 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Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by Open Meeting Law. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE I. PUBLIC COMMENT*** • BOARD • PUBLIC III. ANNOUNCEMENTS IV. COMMUNICATIONS FROM OTHER BOARDS V. SCHEDULED MEETINGS AND HEARINGS 7:05 PM Public Hearing for Class II Auto Dealer License at 40 Summer Street (Glauciel Bueno de Oliveira dba Web Motors Group, Inc.) VI. APPOINTMENTS, RATIFICATIONS, AND RESIGNATIONS Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of Police Officer Christopher Bergeron effective February 24, 2025 Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of Police Officer Jacob LaChance to Sergeant effective February 12, 2025 VII. TOWN MANAGER REPORT VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Action Re: Sell or Hold 55 Carr Avenue 2. Discussion on Workplace Climate Survey Policy 3. Discussion on Select Board and Town Manager Goal-Setting Process 4. Review and Discussion on Budget Task Force Recommendations ===PAGE 2=== IX. CURRENT BUSINESS 1. Review ARPA Press Release 2. Discussion on FY2025 Budget, FY2026 Budget, Capital Plan, and Annual Town Meeting Warrant articles X. MINUTES/WARRANTS/ACTION ITEMS • Regular Session Minutes for February 4, 2025; January 15, 2025 XI. COMMITTEE REPORTS XII. UPCOMING MEETING/EVENTS SCHEDULE February 18 th XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT*** • TOWN MANAGER • PUBLIC • BOARD XIV. ADJOURN *** Per Policy, Public comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chairperson