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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 : 2026-03-10-minutes-7698.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2026-03-10 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2026-03-10-minutes-7698.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03102026-7698 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Tri Board Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 Page 1 of 10 Town of Lunenburg Select Board Meeting Minutes School Committee Meeting Minutes Finance Committee Meeting Minutes Town Hall, 17 Main Street Tuesday March 10 , 2026 , 7:30 PM Note: References to the Tri-Board in the context of this meeting refer to Finance Committee, School Committee and Select Board Se lect Board Members Present: Vice-Chair Amanda Moore, Clerk Renee Emkey, Member Brian Lehtinen, Member Glenn McLeod (Absent- Chair Caesar Nuzzolo ) School Committee Members Present: Chair Anthony Sculimbrene, Vice-Chair Laura Brzozoski, Secretary Mandy Gilman , Member Emily Young Finance Committee Members Present: Chair Chris Menard, Vice-Chair Jean Russell, Clerk Tom Gray, Member Tanya Dall, Member Jay Simeone, Member Ana Lockwood (Absent- Member Mike Rupp) Tri-Board Moderator: Tim Murphy, Town Moderator Also Present: Town Manager Jennifer Warren-Dyment , School Superintendent Dr. Jodi Fortuna, and School Business Manager Christopher McNamara CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF A L L E G I A N C E The meeting was called to order by Tim Murphy, who served as Moderator at 7:30 PM . He asked everyone to stand and address the flag for the Pledge of Allegiance. Mr. Murphy provided an overview of the open meeting law requirements, noting that the meeting was being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access channel, Facebook Live, and would be uploaded to the Lunenburg Access YouTube channel after the meeting. After the Pledge, Mr. Murphy invited each Chair to officially open their respective meetings. Each board chair officially opened their meetings, with Scho ol Committee Chair Anthony Sculimbrene calling his meeting to order, followed by Finance Committee Chair Chris Menard calling his meeting to order , and Select Board Vice- C hair Amanda Moore calling her meeting to order . The Moderator also noted that Town Counsel Adam Costa was attending another meeting but would attempt to join via Zoom at some point during the proceedings, and that he might be recognized out of order to accommodate his availability. PUBLIC C O M M E N T S a ra h C a m m e r, 3 0 4 L a n c a s te r A v e n u e , a d d re s s e d th e b o a rd . S h e s p o k e n o t a s a re p re s e n ta tiv e o f a n y b o a rd s h e s e rv e s o n , b u t p u re ly a s a re s id e n t a n d p a re n t. M s . C a m m e r o p e n e d b y o b s e rv in g ===PAGE 2=== Tri Board Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 Page 2 of 10 th a t L u n e n b u rg h a s fa c e d p e rs is te n t b u d g e t c h a lle n g e s fo r a s lo n g a s s h e h a s liv e d in to w n , ro u g h ly th irte e n y e a rs , n o tin g th a t e v e n ro u tin e m a tte rs s u c h a s re m o v in g a h a z a rd o u s s tre e t tre e h a d b e e n d e n ie d d u e to a la c k o f fu n d s . S h e e x p re s s e d a p p re c ia tio n th a t th e T ri-B o a rd w a s n o w a d d re s s in g th e s e is s u e s c o lle c tiv e ly , c a llin g it a p o s itiv e d e v e lo p m e n t. M s . C a m e ro n re fle c te d o n th e im p a c t b u d g e t c u ts h a v e h a d o n th e s c h o o ls o v e r th e y e a rs , in c lu d in g th e e lim in a tio n o f a lib ra ria n p o s itio n a t th e P rim a ry s c h o o l d u rin g h e r d a u g h te r's k in d e rg a rte n y e a r, a d e c is io n th a t c o n trib u te d to h e r c h o ic e to re m o v e h e r c h ild fro m L u n e n b u rg s c h o o ls fo r a p e rio d o f tim e . S h e s ta te d th a t th is d e c is io n , w h ile u ltim a te ly b e n e fic ia l fo r h e r c h ild , s e p a ra te d h e r fro m th e b ro a d e r s c h o o l c o m m u n ity , a n o u tc o m e s h e re g re tte d . T u rn in g to th e s u b s ta n c e o f th e F Y 2 7 b u d g e t, M s . C a m m e r e x p re s s e d h e r s u p p o rt fo r th e T o w n M a n a g e r's b u d g e t re q u e s ts , s u g g e s tin g th a t th e T o w n M a n a g e r h a d lik e ly a s k e d fo r le s s th a n w a s tru ly n e e d e d . S h e th e n d ire c tly a d d re s s e d w h a t s h e d e s c rib e d a s a tro u b lin g d y n a m ic s h e h a d o b s e rv e d in b o th th e S c h o o l C o m m itte e m e e tin g a n d th e F in a n c e C o m m itte e : a d is c u s s io n a b o u t s e p a ra tin g a n o v e rrid e in to tie rs , w ith th e s u g g e s tio n th a t s o m e d e p a rtm e n ts , p a rtic u la rly th e s c h o o l, m a y b e a s k in g fo r to o m u c h . S h e a rg u e d th a t th is fra m in g re fle c te d th e v e ry p ro b le m th a t h a s p la g u e d th e to w n fo r y e a rs : p ittin g th e " to w n s id e " a g a in s t th e " s c h o o l s id e ." S h e s ta te d e m p h a tic a lly th a t th e s c h o o ls a n d m u n ic ip a l s e rv ic e s a re p a rt o f o n e w h o le c o m m u n ity , a n d th a t fra g m e n tin g a n o v e rrid e b a s e d o n d is tru s t o f a n y d e p a rtm e n t's a s k w a s c o u n te rp ro d u c tiv e a n d h a rm fu l to th e c o m m u n ity a s a w h o le . S h e c ite d th a t fifty p e rc e n t o f L u n e n b u rg s tu d e n ts a re n o t m e e tin g lite ra c y ta rg e ts , a n d c a lle d th e s c h o o l's re q u e s ts fo r a n in te rv e n tio n is t, a k in d e rg a rte n p a ra p ro fe s s io n a l, a w o rld la n g u a g e te a c h e r, a te a c h e r a n d p a ra p ro fe s s io n a l fo r th e b rid g e p ro g ra m , a n E n g lis h te a c h e r, a p a rt-tim e m u s ic te a c h e r, a n a s s is ta n t p rin c ip a l, a lite ra c y c o a c h , a n d a n a s s is ta n t b u s in e s s m a n a g e r e n tire ly re a s o n a b le a n d d e fe n s ib le . M s . C a m m e r a ls o a rtic u la te d h e r s u p p o rt fo r th e F ire D e p a rtm e n t's fo u rth s h ift, s ta tin g th a t th e to w n h a s n e e d e d it fo r y e a rs . S h e c lo s e d b y w a rn in g th a t if th e b o a rd s p ro c e e d e d w ith a fra g m e n te d o r p ie c e m e a l o v e rrid e s tra te g y , s h e w o u ld u rg e re s id e n ts to v o te a g a in s t a ll o f th e m e a s u re s u n til th e b o a rd s re tu rn e d w ith a s in g le , c o m p re h e n s iv e o v e rrid e th a t a d d re s s e s th e fu ll s c o p e o f to w n n e e d s . FY27 BUDGET AND PROPOSITION 2 ½ OVERRIDE The Moderator opened the discussion by framing the central question before the Tri-Board: what form a Proposition 2½ override should take, and how it should be structured. School Committee Chair Anthony Sculimbrene was the first to address the Tri-Board. He opined that perhaps if the schools had requested a larger override two years ago, they would not be requesting as much now. He drew a parallel between the town's historical tendency to defer spending and the long-term costs that result. He used the air conditioning system at the P rimary school as an illustrative example . In that case, the town had chosen not to install the system as originally designed during construction, and the subsequent cost of retrofitting it was exponentially higher. "We have always preferred to save a penny today even if it means we have to spend a dime tomorrow," he said. ===PAGE 3=== Tri Board Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 Page 3 of 10 Chair Sculimbrene strongly advocated for an override large enough to carry the town through fiscal year 2028, noting the current economic uncertainty and potential recession . He observed that inflation has exceeded 2.5 % in virtually every month since approximately 2018, and argued that the town cannot count on external relief. He further commented that the picture was not going to get any better and that the School Committee had just learned that the D istrict's federal entitlement grants had been cut by approximately $123,000, adding to the fiscal pressure. He argued that asking for only what is needed now would likely necessitate a return to the voters within two years, and urged the Tri-Board to think in terms of a longer-term solution. Finance Committee Member Ana Lockwood then spoke, recount ing the failed 2012 override which she described as devastating. She stated that override had lost two to one and resulted in the Friday closure at the library and that staff took a ten percent salary reduction and given up hours. She noted that the more recent override in FY25, by contrast, was a smaller, targeted ask with no organized opposition and passed by only approximately 200 votes. She stated that her primary concern is not the amount of the override but the risk of failure. She a rgued that if an override was needed to maintain level services then that should be presented separately to the voters . She emphasized that she had not yet completed her own line-by-line review of the budget and therefore was unable to say whether she felt an override was needed to maintain level services as of yet. Her central argument was that whatever number is brought to the voters must have the best possible chance of passing, because the consequences of failure would be devastating. She commented that it was risky to put something in front of the voters that would not pass. School Committee Member Mandy Gilman followed, speaking with urgency about the timeline. Having worked in political campaigns throughout her career, she expressed alarm that the Tri-Board was still debating the structure of the override approximately six weeks before it would appear on the ballot, without a cuts budget, without a final override number, and without any meaningful public education effort underway. She stated, "We are currently waving in the wind six weeks before people are voting on this. We don't have a cuts budget. We don't have a list of things that are not go ing to happen. Nobody is paying attention." Member Gilman pushed back firmly against those who predicted that the previous override would not pass, noting that it succeeded because a committed group of parents invested significant time in direct outreach, standing in pickup lines, distributing flyers, and speaking with families at community events. She predicted the chance of an override passing , regardless of the figure, probably had a 50-50 shot. She called for the Tri-Board to settle on a number that evening if possible, warning that further delay was eroding the time needed to run an effective public education campaign. She predicted that voters would not be moved to vote based on $100 difference in their tax bill , but they would be moved to vote by knowing what would be cut if the override did not pass Select Board Vice Chair Amanda Moore introduced herself and agreed with Member Gilman's sense of urgency. She was careful to frame the conversation as one of structural math between available resources as opposed to competition between departments . She proposed a three-tiered framework for presenting the override to the community: first, a "balanced cut budget," representing the worst-case scenario with cuts across the board on both the school and town sides; second, a "core services override," a combined school and town ask with some reductions; and third, a full ===PAGE 4=== Tri Board Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 Page 4 of 10 "restoration" override that would fund everything the school and town have requested. Vice Chair Moore acknowledged uncertainty about whether the full restoration override could pass, stating that she had heard concerns in the community about the larger number . She responded further to Member Gilman ’s call for urgency in decision making, stating that the S elect B oard ha d not yet had the opportunity to go over the budget line by line as a collective and that additional budget workshop meetings have been scheduled for the B oard to weigh in on the budget options as a body. Town Manager Jennifer Warren-Dyment provided during the discussion that the average single- family home in Lunenburg is assessed at $517,296, with a current FY26 tax bill of $7,444. The estimated impact of a $3,000,000 override on that average household would be an additional $636.27 per year, based on FY26 figures. She noted that the FY27 figure would be slightly higher once the standard 2.5 percent levy increase is applied on top. Select Board Clerk Renee Emkey spoke next and agreed that a balanced cut budget should be presented to the public, not as a scare tactic, but as an honest explanation of what would occur without an override. She supported a tiered override approach, describing it as a "plus and premium" model similar to fuel grades. However, she made clear that a true level-service override would not be sufficient, stating, "I don't think a true level service is enough. It's just there's too many critical gaps." She commented, “ level services with a sprinkle of salt ” . She cautioned against selecting a number for the override that members thought residents would pass as opposed to selecting a number based on justifiable needs . Member Emkey reiterated that the S elect B oard had several budget workshops scheduled to go line by line through the budgets . She also commented that the budgets were changing rapidly with the revenue figures having just been revised that day . A ccordingly she was not prepared to commit a specific number to the override at this juncture . The Town Manager confirmed that revenues had been revised that same day, with investment income adjusted upward by $100,000 and motor vehicle excise tax by $75,000, meaning the balanced budget gap had narrowed somewhat. She also expressed concern for what happens in FY28 as the budget pressures were likely to continue. Member Emkey r eaffirmed her intent to pursue a unified override with the schools - commenting that she had sat in the same room a year before and made that commitment. She returned to the schedule stating, that the Select Board had scheduled additional budget workshops on March 16 and March 23 to review the budget line by line . The Moderator then turned to members of the School Committee and inquired as to when they could be ready f or final number. Chair Sculimbrene commented that the “ cuts ” budget would be presented on the 18 th . Member Gilman commented that she believed that the School had been waiting for the balanced budget figure from the Town Manager. The Town Manager responded that the school department had those figures for several weeks , but confirmed that the Superintendent had received the adjusted revenue (from investment income and motor vehicle excise tax) that day. Member Gilman commented that it would be helpful for the Select Board to publicly state they were planning for an override. Member Emkey commented on the lack of public engagement thus far. School Committee Vice Chair Laura Brzoz o ski spoke in favor of a single, unified override, arguing that the town is strongest when it approaches the challenge as one community. "We're one unit. We're one town." She expressed concern that a tiered structure would send the message that the ===PAGE 5=== Tri Board Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 Page 5 of 10 higher-tier items , i ncluding positions the schools have identified as essential , are optional. She noted that the school's restoration budget was, in her view, already extremely conservative, restoring only positions that had been cut the prior year and whose absence has been demonstrably harmful to students. "Kids are in first grade once. They're in kindergarten once. They learn to read once. When we miss those windows, it affects them for the rest of their lives." She stated her preference for one override but acknowledged she could support whatever the body decided, as unity of message was itself important. Finance Committee Chair Chris Menard stated that he did not think that the group could walk out of the room with one number that night, but they could choose a structure. He stated that he trusted the data this year in a way he had not in prior years. He stated that they needed to continue to look at revenues. He stated that they could look at revenues to reduce the impact of the override but know that would impact Free Cash and other things. He presented a visual diagram he had prepared to illustrate the budget situation. He described the diagram as showing the FY26 budget as a baseline and went over the revenue sources . H e showed that the revenue projection line , which i ncreases modestly , cannot keep pace with the FY27 level-service budget. The gap between the revenue line and the level-service budget represents the amount that must be cut in a balanced budget scenario. He noted additional items shown in the diagram representing expanded service requests, including the fourth fire shift, an Assistant Town Manager, and the school's restoration budget items. Chair Menard reiterated that the Tri-Board should at minimum leave the meeting with a consensus on the structure of the override ( one, two, or three questions ) rather than a specific dollar amount, and said he personally was leaning toward recommending at least two override positions. He stated that a course should be charted and that the details of the budget could be discussed during the remainder of the month. Moderator Murphy asked when numbers could be finalized. Town Manager Warren-Dyment expressed frustration at the pace of the conversation, noting that both the school and town sides already have their balanced budget numbers and their request numbers, and that what staff need is direction from the elected boards: "We need to hear whether those numbers are what the override numbers are. We need to be reacting to you." She emphasized that staff are ready to produce the detailed documentation required, but they need the policy direction to do so. The Superintendent concurred. Member Lockwood responded that what she though t she heard was “ level services with a sprinkle of salt ” . She stated that she wanted to see the level services budget with the additional asks. She commented that she had sent the Town Manager 125 comments on the budget as well as her suggestions as to revenue. She said she would be “ rigid about what is a level service ” and that the town and school both had unused money in FY25. She commented that if the Town needed to borrow to get capital projects done, that was an available alternative. Member Gilman questioned whether if the pursuit is for a “ bare bones level services override ” would people be willing to be back next year again. Finance Committee Member Tom Gray urg ed the group not to over-engineer the process and to deal with the information they currently had before them . He argued that the best approach is honesty ===PAGE 6=== Tri Board Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 Page 6 of 10 with the electorate: "We're just trying to deal with this year and we are go ing to try to deal with next year, next year." He acknowledged that he had watched the F ire C hief's budget presentation and found it informative, but commented how few members of the public had done so. He urged the boards to make a decision and commit to it, noting that public attention would not be captured until there are visible signs in the community and real information to react to. "We have to make decisions. We just can't sit there and pass it on." He also commented on the urgency, stating th e group had been ahead of schedule, but was losing time. Member Emkey opined that true level services was not enough and that there were too many critical gaps . Sh e acknowledged that the school needed an A ssistant S chool B usiness M anager , that a principal should not be in a kindergarten class , and that she supported an A ssistant T own M anager . She questioned whether 4th shift fire would be considered level services or not . School Committee Member Emily Young noted that as a parent who had watched the prior override process from outside the committees, the most powerful motivating factor had been the sense that the community was acting together with the town and schools in unison. She said that unity in messaging would be a significant asset in building public support. Vice Chair Moore commented that she viewed the ask as “ core services ” as opposed to “ level services ” . She commented that she would be willing to make cuts in areas of the operating budget to support the addition of the 4 th shift fire. She would like a restoration budget to pass. Member Emkey commented that the needs have changed and that cuts are being made to support those changes. Vice Chair Brzoz o ski cautioned that the two tiers may suggest that the higher tier included optional items. She was concerned that there would be a suggestion that the things in the higher tier would be considered perhaps “ unnecessary ” . Additional discussion ensued about core vs. level services. Chair Menard offered that a level services option should be offered. Vice Chair Moore responded that she felt like certain cuts should be made to support core services and that is why the term core should be used. Member Lockwood commented that she felt like core services was the right direction as she believe s in a “ zero-base budgeting ” approach. Folks should look at actuals and be strategic as opposed to adding 2 % to everything. Moderator Murphy suggested that a group get together to work on messaging. A distinction was made between campaigning a nd messaging. Chair Menard offered that the Chairs will meet to discuss the messaging. Select Board Member Brian Lehtinen expressed support for a single override number and noted that if parents and students are directly engaged and asked to show up, they will come, as demonstrated in prior elections. He agreed that the numbers should be ready by the end of March and that the numbers must be justified and reviewed by the Finance Committee. He stated that he does not believe a level-service-only override is appropriate, and that it is ultimately the school committee's responsibility to determine what the schools need and to put that number forward for voters to decide. On the question of one versus two tiers, he stated he would support a two-tiered structure ===PAGE 7=== Tri Board Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 Page 7 of 10 only if it were tied to a multi-year projection, and that for a single-year ask, one number is cleaner and more defensible. He affirmed that it was not just about level services, it is about the services that are needed. Finance Committee Member Tanya Dall agreed with the consensus that the override should encompass both the schools and the town as one community, including the fire department. She emphasized that if a tiered approach is used, each tier must be accompanied by very specific data showing the dollar impact per household and the precise service implications of each option. Chair Sculimbrene offered that he thought parents would not be motivated to vote for an override that keeps the status quo if the status quo is not good. He commented on the recent student performance metrics. He said an override based on level services will not pass and that it should be a “ core function ” override. Telling people to “ spend more money on something that is not working is not compelling ” . He said he is leaning towards core override and then a restoration override, but not an override for just level services. Select Board Member Glenn McLeod addressed what he characterized as the broader systemic cause of the crisis: insufficient state investment in communities. He noted that more communities than ever are expected to seek overrides this year, and that simply passing overrides does not solve the underlying structural problem. He urged that any public messaging acknowledge that Lunenburg is struggling as a result of inadequate state funding and that residents should hold the state accountable. Vice Chair Brzoz o ski said that they have been lean for years and that there was nowhere else to cut from. She stated that they have not heard the “ cuts ” budget yet, but that there was nothing unnecessary in their budget. She reiterated that one override supports the message that this what we need. Member Emkey commented that the Town was offsetting additions to its budget by making cuts in other areas of the budget. She asked that the schools look at their top priorities and perform the same exercise to come up with a “ sub-restoration ” budget. The Moderator called for a straw poll on whether all members present supported placing an override on the ballot. All members present indicated their support. The Moderator confirmed that this was unanimous among those in attendance and noted for the record that it was a non-binding straw poll. The Moderator then called for a straw poll on the structure of the override: one number, or two numbers. The count yielded approximately seven members in favor of a single override number and five members in favor of two number s. The Moderator acknowledged the near-even split and noted that several members were absent, including Select Board Member Caesar Nuzzolo, who was away on National Guard duty. While waiting for Town Counsel to join, the Town Manager discussed override options and mechanics with the members. She stated that many communities are thinking outside of the box when it comes to the override approach. She suggested to start with defining what you want the ===PAGE 8=== Tri Board Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 Page 8 of 10 structure to look like. The Moderator asked if anyone in the group was against either approach of an override (single vs. tiered). Member Lockwood commented that she was opposed to bringing forward a single override number. She stated that her children suffered from the failure of the 2012 override. She called the prospect of repeating that outcome “ extremely dangerous ” and "reckless," and argued that the voters of Lunenburg have historically supported schools, citing the approval of a new school building shortly after the 2012 override failure. Member Lehtinen reiterated support for a single number and suggested removing emotion from the process: the S chool C ommittee identifies its needs, the F inance C ommittee reviews the numbers, and the S elect B oard puts the article to the voters. Member Gray urged the group to commit: "Pick a number and go with it, and then be forceful and educate the people." Vice Chair Moore expressed concern about a single override. Member Dall expressed concern about a "trust issue" with residents stemming from recent years' budgetary events, and argued that having two options on the ballot could be framed as transparency and a good-faith effort to work with the community rather than a sign of indecision. Chair Menard commented that he hoped that all would support the Select Board ’s decision regardless of what that decision may be. After some technical difficulty establishing audio, Town Counsel Adam J. Costa joined the meeting via telephone from his vehicle, having been at another meeting. The Moderator briefed him on the central question before the Tri-Board. Town Counsel Costa observed that the current override season is shaping up to be exceptionally busy, potentially surpassing even last year, which he described as unprecedented in his twenty years of practice. He noted that municipalities are actively seeking creative approaches but that the stringent statutory requirements governing Proposition 2½ overrides create real risk when communities try to deviate from traditional methods. He stated that he had recently had multiple conversations with the lead general counsel for the Division of Local Services (DLS) at the Massachusetts Department of Revenue regarding non-traditional override structures, and that even in those conversations, answers were not always definitive. He observed, "Thinking outside the box carries with it some risks." He reported that despite extensive internal discussion of tiered overrides, multi-year overrides, stabilization fund overrides, and other creative variations, most communities ultimately land on something "tried and true" in a general purposes override or a categorical override . Those approaches are the ones that voters understand and that can be executed without legal uncertainty. He said that communities seem to gravitate toward simplicity when the stakes are high. Member Emkey asked Attorney Costa to address the rules governing what elected officials and public employees can do in terms of informing the public about an override, conducting surveys, and using public access television. Town Counsel Costa responded that while he did not have all relevant materials in front of him, he could speak in general terms. He stated that the law regulates conduct, not speech, and that local officials are permitted to take positions on override questions ===PAGE 9=== Tri Board Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 Page 9 of 10 and speak publicly in favor of or in opposition to them. He stated the use of municipal funds or municipal resources ( personnel, supplies, facilities ) to promote or oppose a ballot question is what is prohibited . He noted that public employees may work on an override campaign on a volunteer basis on their own time in any capacity except fundraising. He further noted the existence of a specific statute, which he did not believe Lunenburg has adopted, that permits municipalities to send a one-page informational summary to voters regarding override questions. He committed to providing specific guidance documents through the Town Manager, including materials from the Office of Campaign and Political Finance (OCPF) and the Attorney General's office. Regarding Member Emkey's question about a public survey or poll, Town Counsel Costa indicated his belief that gathering information from residents through a poll is distinguishable from advocating on a ballot question, and that it is likely permissible, though he would confirm this in writing. Chair Sculimbrene asked for clarification on whether, as a S ch o ol C ommittee member, he could tell parents that they should come to town meeting with a sponsor and vote for an override article. Town Counsel Costa read directly from the DLS Proposition 2½ guide: "The law regulates conduct and not speech. Thus, while local officials can take a position on an override or exclusion question and can speak in favor of or in opposition to it, they cannot spend public funds or use public resources such as personnel, supplies, and facilities to promote or oppose the question. Public employees may work on an override question or exclusion campaign on a volunteer basis on their own time in any capacity other than fundraising." He opined that providing informational context to parent groups, such as explaining town meeting procedures and the role of a sponsor, would not run afoul of the law, though he would verify this against available guidance. Member Emkey confirmed the key timeline constraint: the ballot question language must be submitted to the Town Clerk by April 11, 2026, which is thirty-five days prior to the election. Town Counsel Costa confirmed this, and also confirmed that if the override question fails at the ballot, the town has the option of bringing it back for a special election, provided that occurs prior to September 15th for appropriations made at the Annual Town Meeting. He noted that the thirty-five day notice requirement applies to each subsequent election as well. Town Counsel Costa also confirmed that the specific dollar amount does not need to appear in the printed warrant; it needs to be contained in the motion on the floor, but the motion's dollar figure must match the ballot question. Town Manager Warren-Dyment confirmed the April 11th deadline is to the Town Clerk's office, not a board vote. The Moderator thanked Town Counsel Costa for attending under difficult circumstances, and he disconnected from the meeting. Following Town Counsel Costa's departure, the Moderator attempted to bring the conversation to a close and identify next steps. He noted that the straw poll on one versus two overrides had yielded a near-even split, and that the group was not yet in a position to reach a binding conclusion. Member Gilman expressed urgency about the need to begin at least some form of public communication, proposing that the Tri-Board put out a statement indicating that an override is ===PAGE 10=== Tri Board Meeting Minutes March 10, 2026 Page 10 of 10 necessary. Vice Chair Moore raised concern about taking a formal vote without Select Board Chair Caesar Nuzzolo present, as he would be returning from National Guard service later that week. The Town Manager suggested that rather than taking a formal vote, each individual member and committee could use their own platforms to communicate that the Tri-Board had met and is actively working on the FY27 budget, noting that there is nothing improper about doing so. The Moderator noted that the April 11th ballot language deadline effectively means the Tri-Board must arrive at a final number by the end of March or very early April, and encouraged the chairs to keep that constraint front of mind. P UBLIC COMMENT Sarah Ca mmer of 304 Lancaster Avenue, returned to the podium for a second public comment period. She addressed the Tri-Board as a parent, stating that the schools are "not starting this process on equal footing with the town," noting that new hires had occurred on the municipal side in the prior year while the schools had been cutting positions. Referring directly to the diagram Chair Menard had presented earlier, Ms. Cam mer took issue with the labeling of the school's restoration budget items in the highest tier, particularly the items listed as "x, y, z." She identified those items specifically: an English teacher and part-time music teacher to ensure adequate time-on-learning at the high school and middle school, an assistant principal, a literacy coach, and an assistant business manager. "These aren't x, y, z items to me," she stated. Chair Sculimbrene exited the meeting prior to end of the public comment period. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Member Lockwood to adjourn the Finance Committee meeting. Seconded by Member Dall. Call for the vote: Six -aye. The motion passed unanimously ( 6 -0-0). Motion by Member Gilman to adjourn the School Committee meeting. Seconded by Member Young. Call for the vote: Three -aye. The motion passed unanimously ( 3 -0-0). Motion by Memb er Lehtinen to adjourn the Select Board meeting at 9: 53 p.m. Seconded by Vice-Chair Moore . Call for the vote: F our -aye. The motion passed unanimously ( 4 -0-0). Respectfully Submitted, Jennifer Warren-Dyment, Town Manager These Minutes were reviewed and approved by the Select Board on: Tuesday June 1 6 , 2026. ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-03-16-agenda-7716.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2026-03-16 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2026-03-16-agenda-7716.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162026-7716 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Monday, March 16, 2026 6:30 PM AGENDA Lower Room, Ritter Building, 960 Massachusetts Avenue In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over Zoom and will be uploaded to the Lunenburg Access YouTube Channel after the meeting. Additionally, please be advised that the Town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and remote meetings; that the Zoom platform utilizes AI technology, known as "AI Companion," to create audio transcriptions of meetings to aid in the subsequent preparation of meeting minutes; and that AI Companion is activated immediately upon launching the Zoom application. You are hereby no tified that this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and/or following the conclusion of 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347?omn=86250302046 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 81464039965 # 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. 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. I. 6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER II. SCHEDULED MEETINGS 6:30 PM Workshop on FY 27 Budget III. NEW BUSINESS IV. UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS SCHEDULE XIV. ADJOURN * Minutes known at time of posting, additional minutes may be approved ** Per Policy, Public Comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chair ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-03-17-agenda-7717.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2026-03-17 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2026-03-17-agenda-7717.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03172026-7717 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, March 17, 2026 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. Additionally, please be advised that the Town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and remote meetings; that the Zoom platform utilizes AI technology, known as "AI Companion," to create audio transcriptions of meetings to aid in the subsequent preparation of meeting minutes; and that AI Companion is activated immediately upon launching the Zoom application. You are hereby notified that this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and/or following the conclusion of 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347?omn=86250302046 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 84819563893 # 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. 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. I. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. PUBLIC COMMENT • PUBLIC • BOARD IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SCHEDULED MEETINGS 7:10 PM Public Hearing: Public Hearing to discuss the recommendation of the Registrars to opt out of early voting by mail for local elections. 7:15 PM Discussion with the Lunenburg Community Food Pantry on Potential Sites for the Re-Location of the Food Pantry from the T.C. Passios Building (Short-Term and Long-Term Options) 7:25 PM Discussion on Right of First Refusal for 1083 Northfield Rd. Removed from Chapter 61 on 3/12/25 V. APPOINTMENTS, RATIFICATIONS, AND RESIGNATIONS ===PAGE 2=== VI. TOWN MANAGER REPORT VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Vote to Ratify the Lunenburg Public Employee Committee Agreement for FY 27- FY 29 VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Discuss Warrant Articles for 2026 Annual Town Meeting Including Discussion of: • FY27 Operating Budget • FY27 Capital Plan and Budget • Central Mass Mosquito Control Project 2. Review FY27 Select Board and Town Manager Goals and Objectives IX. MINUTES*/WARRANTS/ACTION ITEMS X. COMMITTEE REPORTS XI. UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS SCHEDULE XII. PUBLIC COMMENT** • PUBLIC • TOWN MANAGER • BOARD XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to Enter into Executive Session and will 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. Lunenburg Professional Firefighters PFFM Local 5369 and the Public Employee Committee. XIV. ADJOURN * Minutes known at time of posting, additional minutes may be approved ** Per Policy, Public Comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chair ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-03-19-agenda-7721.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2026-03-19 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2026-03-19-agenda-7721.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03192026-7721 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD TRI-BOARD MEETING AGENDA Thursday, March 19, 2026 7:05 PM 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. Additionally, please be advised that the Town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and remote meetings; that the Zoom platform utilizes AI technology, known as "AI Companion," to create audio transcriptions of meetings to aid in the subsequent preparation of meeting minutes; and that AI Companion is activated immediately upon launching the Zoom application. You are hereby notified that this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and/or following the conclusion of 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/7663167607?omn=83933248201 or from a telephone, dial the toll free number (888) 475-4499 and enter Webinar ID: 766 316 7607 # 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. 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. I. TRI-BOARD CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. PUBLIC COMMENT- The Tri-Board seeks public comment on the FY27 budget. III. FY27 BUDGET AND PROPOSITION 2 ½ OVERRIDE IV. PUBLIC COMMENT VI. ADJOURN Note: a) References to the Tri-Board and Tri-Chair in the context of this meeting refer to Finance Committee, School Committee and Select Board b) Material discussed in the Tri-Board Meetings may be further deliberated in future, individual Committee meetings ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-03-23-agenda-7728.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2026-03-23 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2026-03-23-agenda-7728.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03232026-7728 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Monday, March 23, 2026 6:30 PM AGENDA Lower Room, Ritter Building, 960 Massachusetts Avenue In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting is being recorded and broadcast live over Zoom and will be uploaded to the Lunenburg Access YouTube Channel after the meeting. Additionally, please be advised that the Town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and remote meetings; that the Zoom platform utilizes AI technology, known as "AI Companion," to create audio transcriptions of meetings to aid in the subsequent preparation of meeting minutes; and that AI Companion is activated immediately upon launching the Zoom application. You are hereby no tified that this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and/or following the conclusion of 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347?omn=86250302046 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. 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. I. 6:30 PM CALL TO ORDER 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 imminently threatened or demonstrably likely litigation, where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and the Chair of the Board so declares. III. SCHEDULED MEETINGS Workshop on FY 27 Budget IV. APPOINTMENTS AND RESIGNATIONS Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of Inspector of Animals, Kathy Comeau, 806 West Street (term May 1, 2026 – April 30, 2027) Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of Krista Deveau, Part-Time Recreation Director V. UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS SCHEDULE XIV. ADJOURN ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-03-24-agenda-7729.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2026-03-24 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2026-03-24-agenda-7729.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03242026-7729 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD TRI-BOARD MEETING AGENDA Tuesday, March 24, 2026 7:00 PM 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. Additionally, please be advised that the Town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and remote meetings; that the Zoom platform utilizes AI technology, known as "AI Companion," to create audio transcriptions of meetings to aid in the subsequent preparation of meeting minutes; and that AI Companion is activated immediately upon launching the Zoom application. You are hereby notified that this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and/or following the conclusion of 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347?omn=82196562372 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. 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. I. TRI-BOARD CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. PUBLIC COMMENT- The Tri-Board seeks public comment on the FY27 budget. III. FY27 BUDGET AND PROPOSITION 2 ½ OVERRIDE IV. PUBLIC COMMENT VI. ADJOURN Note: a) References to the Tri-Board and Tri-Chair in the context of this meeting refer to Finance Committee, School Committee and Select Board b) Material discussed in the Tri-Board Meetings may be further deliberated in future, individual Committee meetings ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-03-31-agenda-7745.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2026-03-31 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2026-03-31-agenda-7745.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03312026-7745 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, March 31, 2026 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. Additionally, please be advised that the Town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and remote meetings; that the Zoom platform utilizes AI technology, known as "AI Companion," to create audio transcriptions of meetings to aid in the subsequent preparation of meeting minutes; and that AI Companion is activated immediately upon launching the Zoom application. You are hereby notified that this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and/or following the conclusion of 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347?omn=86250302046 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. 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. I. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. PUBLIC COMMENT • PUBLIC • BOARD IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SCHEDULED MEETING 7:05 PM Discussion with Town Counsel regarding Town Meeting Warrant and Prop 2 ½ Override V. APPOINTMENTS, RATIFICATIONS, AND RESIGNATIONS VI. TOWN MANAGER REPORT VII. NEW BUSINESS ===PAGE 2=== VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Discuss Warrant Articles for 2026 Annual Town Meeting 2. Discussion of FY27 Budget IX. MINUTES*/WARRANTS/ACTION ITEMS X. COMMITTEE REPORTS XI. UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS SCHEDULE XII. PUBLIC COMMENT** • PUBLIC • TOWN MANAGER • BOARD XIII. ADJOURN * Minutes known at time of posting, additional minutes may be approved ** Per Policy, Public Comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chair ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-04-07-agenda-7752.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2026-04-07 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2026-04-07-agenda-7752.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-7752 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, April 7, 2026 7:00 PM AGENDA *Revised 4/2/2026 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. Additionally, please be advised that the Town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and remote meetings; that the Zoom platform utilizes AI technology, known as "AI Companion," to create audio transcriptions of meetings to aid in the subsequent preparation of meeting minutes; and that AI Companion is activated immediately upon launching the Zoom application. You are hereby notified that this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and/or following the conclusion of 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347?omn=86250302046 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. 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. I. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. PUBLIC COMMENT • PUBLIC • BOARD IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SCHEDULED MEETINGS V. APPOINTMENTS, RATIFICATIONS, AND RESIGNATIONS • Select Board’s Appointing of Andrew Gillis as Member of the Architectural Preservation District Commission • Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of Xzacheon Fowler as Seasonal Cemetery Laborer effective April 13, 2026 • Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of James Versoi as Seasonal Cemetery Laborer effective April 13, 2026 ===PAGE 2=== • Acknowledgment of the Resignation of Kennedy Jackson, Police Executive Assistant, effective May 15, 2026 VI. TOWN MANAGER REPORT VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request of Treasurer and Collector to Author Advocacy Letter to State Delegation Regarding Legislation to “Eliminate Marking System as Enforcement Mechanism for Collecting Excise Taxes and Parking Citations” 2. Approve May 16, 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant 3. Discuss Town Manager Review Process and Timeline 4. Vote to waive selected requirements for Special Event Application for Girl Scouts Family Picnic and Bridging Ceremony 5. Vote to waive selected requirements for Special Event Application for Lions Cruise Night 6. Review Annual Town Meeting Booklet VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion and Potential Votes to Recommend Approval on Annual Town Meeting Articles 2. Discussion on FY2026 Budget, FY2027 Budget, Capital Plan, and Annual Town Meeting Articles IX. MINUTES*/WARRANTS/ACTION ITEMS X. COMMITTEE REPORTS XI. UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS SCHEDULE XII. PUBLIC COMMENT** • PUBLIC • TOWN MANAGER • BOARD XIII. **EXECUTIVE SESSION **Motion to Enter into Executive Session and not 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. Teamsters Union Local 170 (DPW) XIV. ADJOURN * Minutes known at time of posting, additional minutes may be approved ** Per Policy, Public Comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chair ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-04-07-minutes-7752.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2026-04-07 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2026-04-07-minutes-7752.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-7752 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Select Board Meeting Minutes April 7, 2026 Page 1 of 10 Town of Lunenburg Select Board Meeting Minutes Town Hall, 17 Main Street and via Zoom Tuesday, April 7, 2026 Members Present: Chair Caesar Nuzzolo, Clerk Renee Emkey, Member Brian Lehtinen (arrived at 7:35 PM), and Member Glenn McLeod Members Absent: Vice-Chair Amanda Moore Also Present: Jennifer Warren-Dyment, Town Manager Public Comment Participants are listed in the minutes I. 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 advised those present that the meeting was being recorded and broadcast live over the Lunenburg Public Access Channel, on Facebook Live, and would be uploaded to the Lunenburg Access YouTube Channel following 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. II. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chair Nuzzolo made the following community announcements: • Reminded residents of two ongoing photo competitions. The Lunenburg 300th Anniversary Committee’s logo design competition, with a deadline of April 24. Submissions and inquiries may be directed to Chris Sullivan at chris.sullivan@lunenburgma.gov. The FY25 Annual Town Report photo contest, which will be voted on by the Select Board, has a deadline of April 10. • Reminded residents of the public input meeting regarding 925 Mass Ave is scheduled for Tuesday, April 21 at 6:30 PM at the Lunenburg Public Library. • Reminded attendees that the pancake breakfast is the following morning at the Lunenburg Adult Activity Center beginning at 8:00 AM. III. PUBLIC COMMENT Public Comment John Bowen, 162 Highland Street, addressed the Select Board regarding the Town's potential Proposition 2½ override. He proposed an alternative: a one-time tax adjustment of $1.89 per $1,000 of assessed value based on Lunenburg's total assessed property value of approximately $3.3 billion. He argued this targeted one-time correction could generate sufficient revenue to stabilize operations without locking in a permanent tax increase. Mr. Bowen also noted that the Town already has investment authority under MGL Chapter 203C, which could allow the revenue to generate a 3–5% return. He argued that overrides should be reserved for new initiatives or true emergencies, not used as routine fixes for structural issues. Mr. Bowen also requested that the Select Board apply a ===PAGE 2=== Select Board Meeting Minutes April 7, 2026 Page 2 of 10 randomized method for voting on Warrant Articles to prevent vote stacking and ensure fairness. Ana Lockwood, 91 Main Street, raised several concerns. She first noted that the Finance Committee had completed its budget hearings but that the budget and Warrant had not yet been made publicly available on the Town website, urging that even an imperfect document be posted for public access. On the balanced budget, Ms. Lockwood expressed concern that the inclusion of a fourth shift for the fire department and a new Assistant Town Manager position while simultaneously reducing the library budget, senior center staffing, recreation, and school staff represented a misalignment of priorities. She suggested the balanced budget was designed to pressure residents into supporting the override. She cited Lunenburg's median household income of $113,000 and noted that 50% of residents earn that amount or less, questioning whether decision- makers fully appreciate that financial reality. Ms. Lockwood also stated that the School's level- services budget would require only $800,000 to maintain the current structure, and objected to the override request being three times that amount, calling it unfair to voters. Michael-Ray Jeffreys, 1170 Massachusetts Avenue (appearing via Zoom), thanked Town leadership for their transparency and forthcoming communication. He acknowledged the Town's financial needs are genuine and significant, and that more revenue is required, particularly for the school system. However, he echoed concerns about the balanced budget. He called the fourth shift a critical need, citing quality-of-life and safety issues for firefighters working 72-hour weeks. He questioned the inclusion of a $120,000 Assistant Town Manager position while simultaneously cutting teachers, paraprofessionals, the Recreation Director, the beach coordinator, the Police Department Clerk, and the library budget. He stated that these cuts would have real financial and community impacts. Mr. Jeffreys urged the Select Board to come to the voters with a request for an override that solves the problems the Town is facing and to trust voters to make the best decision, and to minimize harm in the balanced budget. Board Comment No public comment made by Select Board members. IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SCHEDULED MEETINGS None. V. APPOINTMENTS, RATIFICATIONS, AND RESIGNATIONS 1. Select Board’s Appointing of Andrew Gillis as Member of the Architectural Preservation District Commission Chair Nuzzolo invited Andrew Gillis, 7 Arbor Street, to introduce himself. Mr. Gillis described his background as a licensed structural engineer with extensive experience on historic projects, particularly in Cambridge, New York, and the broader Bedford area, spanning construction from the 1840s through the early 1900s. He noted his prior service on the Woburn Historical Commission for approximately three and a half years and his role on the Woburn 250th Celebration Committee. He expressed particular enthusiasm for Lunenburg's Architectural Preservation District, noting that the absence of such a district in Woburn had limited the commission's ability to preserve historic resources. Chair Nuzzolo noted that all Select Board members had watched Mr. Gillis's appearance before the APDC and expressed full support for the appointment. Town Manager Jennifer Warren- ===PAGE 3=== Select Board Meeting Minutes April 7, 2026 Page 3 of 10 Dyment clarified that given the annual reappointment cycle, the term would be set to expire June 30, 2026, after which Mr. Gillis would need to reapply for a full term. The Chair advised Mr. Gillis that reappointment would likely be treated as routine given the circumstances, and directed him to be sworn in by the Town Clerk. Motion by Clerk Renee Emkey to appoint Andrew Gillis as a member of the Architectural Preservation District Commission, with a term to expire June 30, 2026. Seconded by Member Glenn McLeod. Call for the vote: Three-aye. The motion passed unanimously (3- 0-0). 2. Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of Xzacheon Fowler as Seasonal Cemetery Laborer effective April 13, 2026 3. Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of James Versoi as Seasonal Cemetery Laborer effective April 13, 2026 Items V.2 and V.3 were considered together. Town Manager Warren-Dyment noted that this would be Xzacheon Fowler's second season with the Town and James Versoi's third season, expressing enthusiasm about having returning staff familiar with the Town's cemetery operations. Motion by Clerk Emkey to ratify the Town Manager's appointments of Xzacheon Fowler and James Versoi as Seasonal Cemetery Laborers effective April 13, 2026. Seconded by Member McLeod. Call for the vote: Three-aye. The motion passed unanimously (3-0-0). 4. Acknowledgment of the Resignation of Kennedy Jackson, Police Executive Assistant, effective May 15, 2026 Town Manager Warren-Dyment reported that Kennedy Jackson, who began her career as an Administrative Assistant with the Police Department and worked her way up to the Police Executive Assistant position, had submitted her resignation effective May 15, 2026. She is relocating to the Carolinas. Select Board members wished her well. VI. TOWN MANAGER REPORT Town Manager Warren-Dyment provided the following updates: 925 Mass Ave: The Town has received $4,500 in funding support through MRPC's Brownfield Steering Committee to reengage Beta Group, the firm that conducted prior environmental work on the property. Beta Group will provide a recommended cleanup strategy with associated cost estimates and potential funding sources. A new appraisal has also been commissioned from an appraiser experienced with contaminated properties, as the prior appraisal did not account for environmental conditions in determining highest and best use. The public input forum remains scheduled for April 21 at 6:30 PM at the Lunenburg Public Library. FY25 Audit: The audit is underway with the new auditor, CBIZ. Teen Center: The Facilities Director and Town Manager met with Teen Center leadership to discuss the impending closure of the TC Passios building, which houses the gymnasium heavily relied upon ===PAGE 4=== Select Board Meeting Minutes April 7, 2026 Page 4 of 10 by the program, particularly during inclement weather and winter months. Teen Center leadership is exploring temporary options such as a tent or athletic dome, and may appear before the Select Board to request space for such a structure. Flat Hill Road Bridge Invitation For Bid (IFB): The IFB has been completed with updated costs and engineering and will be available as of 10:00 AM the following morning. Bids are due May 14 at 12:00 PM. Adult Activity Center and Teen Center Flooring IFB: This IFB will also be released the following morning. The project covers removal and replacement of floor coverings in both buildings, with $41,000 budgeted for the Adult Activity Center and $35,000 for the Teen Center under the FY26 Capital Plan. Bids are due May 6 at 10:00 AM. Recruitments: The Young Adult Librarian position has been placed on hold due to the budget. Open positions include the 9-hour/week Dietary Aide, the Police Executive Assistant (40 hours/week), and the Outreach Coordinator (36 hours/week). VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Request of Treasurer and Collector to Author Advocacy Letter to State Delegation Regarding Legislation to “Eliminate Marking System as Enforcement Mechanism for Collecting Excise Taxes and Parking Citations” Chair Nuzzolo introduced S.2874, An Act to Increase Opportunity by Ending Debt-Based Driving Restrictions, and read the full text of a letter drafted by the Treasurer/Collector opposing provisions of the bill that would eliminate the motor vehicle excise tax hold at the Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV). The letter outlined that the RMV hold is currently the only effective enforcement mechanism available to municipalities for excise tax collection, and that without it, collection rates would decline further, placing additional burden on property taxpayers. It was noted that Lunenburg's current 2025 excise tax collection rate is 94.11%, representing approximately $2 million in revenue, and that the uncollected 6% is expected to be recovered through future RMV holds. Treasurer/Collector Myleen Mallari (via Zoom) elaborated on the implications of the Bill, noting that it would create an immediate impact on the Town's cash flow, as the current marking system allows the Town to collect all delinquent excise taxes before releasing an RMV hold, which provides important leverage that is absent in other tax collection mechanisms. She described the current notification process which includes a 30-day initial notice, 14-day demand notice, two additional 30- day service of warrant notices, and a final 14-day notice that precedes any RMV marking. Chair Nuzzolo stated that after researching the topic, he personally supports the underlying Bill, expressing concern that people should not lose driving privileges simply because they cannot pay fees, which he argued makes it harder to work and ultimately to pay the debt. He noted that the Bill proposes income-based payment plans as an alternative, which he found preferable. He clarified, however, that he would vote to send the letter on behalf of the Select Board while declining to personally sign it. Member McLeod observed that the Bill is inconsistent with other state initiatives such as the Municipal Empowerment Act and characterized it as another example of the state creating problems ===PAGE 5=== Select Board Meeting Minutes April 7, 2026 Page 5 of 10 worse than those it attempts to solve, noting that when tax revenue is denied to a municipality, the burden falls on those who do pay. Clerk Emkey asked Treasurer/Collector Mallari to clarify the alternative mechanism under the Bill and how the RMV would be notified of delinquency. Treasurer/Collector Mallari confirmed that the current system allows the town to both mark and unmark taxpayers and that payment agreements can be established for residents in difficult financial circumstances, allowing an unmark upon entering a payment agreement and a re-mark if the agreement defaults. Member Brian Lehtinen, having arrived during the discussion (35 minutes into the meeting), stated he would support sending the letter in support of the Town's employees. A minor grammatical correction to the letter, a verb tense issue on page two in the paragraph beginning "By way of example", was noted and corrected in the document prior to the vote. Motion made by Clerk Emkey to send the advocacy letter as read, with minor grammatical corrections. Seconded by Member Lehtinen. Call for the vote: Four-aye. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). 2. Approve May 16, 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant Chair Nuzzolo presented the Annual Town Election Warrant for the May 16, 2026 Annual Town Election, noting it includes all ballot vacancies and two override questions. Chair Nuzzolo noted that the School Committee voted to co-sponsor the warrant article but did not vote on the override questions themselves. He clarified that this election warrant is distinct from the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and will be posted at five locations around town. Select Board members agreed to physically sign the five printed copies following the meeting. Motion by Clerk Emkey to approve the May 16, 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant was made. Seconded by Member Lehtinen. Call for the vote: Four-aye. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). 3. Discuss Town Manager Review Process and Timeline Chair Nuzzolo noted that he had inquired of Town Manager Warren-Dyment whether she preferred to postpone the annual review process given the demands of the budget season, and that Town Manager Warren-Dyment expressed willingness to proceed on the normal timeline. Under the standard process, the Town Manager's self-evaluation is due by April 15, and Select Board members' individual evaluations are due by approximately the end of April, allowing two weeks for compilation and completion before the Annual Town Election. Chair Nuzzolo indicated that if the Town Manager encounters difficulty completing the self-evaluation given current workloads, the Select Board could revisit the timeline at the next meeting. No vote was required. The Select Board agreed to proceed on the standard timeline. 4. Vote to waive selected requirements for Special Event Application for Girl Scouts Family Picnic and Bridging Ceremony 5. Vote to waive selected requirements for Special Event Application for Lions Cruise Night Items VII.4 and VII.5 were considered together. Chair Nuzzolo explained that while the Town is still ===PAGE 6=== Select Board Meeting Minutes April 7, 2026 Page 6 of 10 in the process of redrafting the Special Event Policy to streamline requirements for applicants, two event applications have been received. Both events, the Girl Scouts Family Picnic and Bridging Ceremony and the Lions Club Cruise Night, are understood to take place at the TC Passios location. Town Manager Warren-Dyment noted that the Lions Cruise Night, at minimum, had not previously gone through the formal application process under the current policy, making this an added step for this year. The Select Board agreed to waive the printed publication notification for the Public Hearing, the notice to abutters, and the certificate of insurance requirement for both applications. Motion by Clerk Emkey to waive the printed publication notification for the public hearing, the notice to abutters, and the certificate of insurance requirements for the Girl Scouts Family Picnic and Bridging Ceremony and the Lions Club Cruise Night special event applications. Seconded by Member Lehtinen. Call for the vote: Four-aye. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). 6. Review Annual Town Meeting Booklet Town Manager Warren-Dyment summarized the contents of the Annual Town Meeting Booklet, which cannot be fully finalized until after votes taken this evening. Contents include: the Election Warrant, a letter from Chair Nuzzolo on volunteerism, a letter from the Town Manager explaining the override structure, a draft Finance Committee report, the Annual Town Meeting Warrant and article index, Moderator’s ground rules, a multi-year budget comparison (FY24 expended through FY27 Balanced, Tier 1, and Tier 2), a revenue and expenditure balance sheet, and several inserts including the SAP pay plan, Sewer and PACC Enterprise summaries, and an MS4 stormwater compliance mailer. The Town Manager noted that the booklet must be delivered to the printer by April 8. Clerk Emkey noted that the Finance Committee had requested that references to the Finance Committee report and budget websites be added to the summaries for Articles L and M, and confirmed that this had already been incorporated. She also suggested adding a page number reference to the Finance Committee report within the booklet to help residents locate it. Member McLeod noted that the language in the Finance Committee report section describing the Fire Department fourth shift and per diems remained confusing, but Town Manager Warren-Dyment clarified this was the Finance Committee's voted report and not within the Select Board's lane to edit, though she noted the Finance Committee Chair and Vice-Chair had been given authority to continue refining the report. Town Manager Warren-Dyment noted a change related to the PACC Enterprise: the operating budget and capital budget articles, previously combined, were being separated into two articles (X and X1) at the recommendation of Town Counsel, in part because the PACC Director requested the capital purchase of a new CASTA broadcast server for approximately $77,000 be authorized as an FY26 project rather than FY27 to avoid a potential 15% price increase effective July 1. Motion by Clerk Emkey to approve the Annual Town Meeting Booklet as presented, allowing for the inclusion of the warrant and any changes to the Finance Committee report. Seconded by Member Lehtinen. Call for the vote: Four-aye. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). ===PAGE 7=== Select Board Meeting Minutes April 7, 2026 Page 7 of 10 VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion and Potential Votes to Recommend Approval on Annual Town Meeting Articles The Select Board reviewed and voted on recommendations for Annual Town Meeting warrant articles. Town Manager Warren-Dyment noted that application of actual Enterprise Fund costs to the Omnibus Budget had yielded a small surplus of $41,398.20, which she recommended be used first to pay prior-year bills, with the remainder directed to the School Department. She clarified this was not new money but rather a reconciliation of previously estimated figures. Member McLeod raised the question of whether the Select Board had appetite to revisit specific line items in the balanced budget, specifically the Assistant Town Manager position. Chair Nuzzolo responded that the Select Board had conducted extensive budget workshops and gone through the budget line by line, and that reopening it the night before it goes to the printer was not appropriate or practical. He acknowledged that all members have items they would have handled differently, but stated the Select Board must move forward with the product of the collaborative process. Member Lehtinen agreed with Chair Nuzzolo. Clerk Emkey noted that the $120,000 Assistant Town Manager position is offset in part by the elimination of the Information Technology and Communications Director position ($59,459.33), making the net addition smaller than characterized. Town Manager Warren-Dyment confirmed this, adding that the IT /Communications Director position was cut entirely to help fund the Assistant Town Manager at full year rather than the originally proposed half-year. Clerk Emkey also noted that level-services budgeting does not always reflect the Town’s current needs because some positions have been made more efficient through technology while new needs have emerged and characterized the budget as a strategic reinvestment in alignment with how the Town has evolved. Member Lehtinen expressed support for the balanced budget as the outcome of a thorough group process. Member McLeod maintained his concern around affordability and the trajectory of the override requests, and expressed general discomfort with adding staff positions in what he characterized as difficult financial times. However, he confirmed support for the balanced budget as a concept. Town Manager Warren-Dyment also responded to the earlier public comment characterizing the budget cuts as intentionally painful, stating firmly that decisions were made around supporting the core functions of town government first, in consultation with staff and specifically with the Parks Commission Chair regarding recreation. She stated that if the intent had been to create fear, she would have proposed closing the library or senior center entirely. Article L – FY27 Omnibus Budget (Balanced Budget) Motion by Clerk Emkey to recommend approval of Article L. Seconded by Member McLeod. Call for the vote: Four-aye. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). Article M – Override (Tier 1 and Tier 2) Chair Nuzzolo noted that the Town Moderator had recommended a structure at Town Meeting whereby a general discussion covering both the balanced budget and both tiers of the override would occur prior to the vote on Article L, with Article M then proceeding directly to two separate motions, ===PAGE 8=== Select Board Meeting Minutes April 7, 2026 Page 8 of 10 one for Tier 1 and one for Tier 2, without a full re-presentation. The Select Board found this structure efficient and agreeable. Chair Nuzzolo noted the School Committee had voted to co-sponsor the Warrant Article but had not voted on the override itself. Given the printer deadline, there was no time to obtain a formal School Committee vote. Motion to recommend approval of Article M, Tier 1, was made by Clerk Emkey. Seconded by Member Lehtinen. The motion carried 3-1, with Member McLeod opposed. Motion made by Clerk Emkey to recommend approval of Article M, Tier 2. Seconded by Member Lehtinen. The motion carried 3-1, with Member McLeod opposed. Article X – FY27 PACK Operating Budget Town Manager Warren-Dyment reported the FY27 PACK operating budget at $217,847.55, with $177,000 from anticipated revenues and $40,847.55 from retained earnings. Motion made by Clerk Emkey to recommend approval of Article X. Seconded by Member Lehtinen. Call for the vote: Four-aye. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). Article X1 – FY27 PACC Capital Budget Motion made by Clerk Emkey to include in the Warrant and recommend approval of Article X1. Seconded by Member Lehtinen. Call for the vote: Four-aye. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). Article Y – Solid Waste Disposal Enterprise Fund The article authorizes $500,000 from solid waste disposal enterprise revenues to operate the enterprise fund. Motion made by Clerk Emkey to recommend approval of Article Y. Seconded by Member Lehtinen. Call for the vote: Four-aye. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). Article Z – Water Enterprise Fund The article authorizes $120,000 for the Water Enterprise Fund. Motion made by Clerk Emkey to recommend approval of Article Z. Seconded by Member Lehtinen. Call for the vote: Four-aye. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). Article Z2 – Sewer Enterprise Fund The article reflects a total budget of $1,981,993.60 against estimated revenues of $2,008,047. Motion made by Clerk Emkey to recommend approval of Article Z2. Seconded by Member Lehtinen. Call for the vote: Four-aye. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). The Select Board also confirmed the ordering of Warrant Articles, noting that capital Articles had previously been moved below the budget Articles, with no further reordering proposed. Town Manager Warren-Dyment reviewed the proposed Consent Calendar, which had been reviewed by the Town Moderator Timothy Murphy. The following Aticles were recommended for the Consent Calendar: borrowing in anticipation of revenue and spending in anticipation of Chapter 90, revolving fund spending limits, prior year bills, solid waste enterprise, water enterprise, sewer OPEB, and the sewer enterprise. Town Moderator Murphy had recommended that Articles related to transfers to ===PAGE 9=== Select Board Meeting Minutes April 7, 2026 Page 9 of 10 OPEB and Stabilization Funds be discussed briefly outside of the Consent Calendar to highlight their importance to Town Meeting attendees. The Select Board concurred. Town Manager Warren- Dyment also noted that the Trust Fund Commission had expressed interest in giving a report at Town Meeting. 2. Discussion on FY2026 Budget, FY2027 Budget, Capital Plan, and Annual Town Meeting Articles Chair Nuzzolo noted that much of this discussion had been incorporated into the Warrant Article review above. No additional discussion was raised. IX. MINUTES*/WARRANTS/ACTION ITEMS Minutes Draft of regular session minutes for March 31, 2026 were distributed. As several Select Board members had not yet reviewed them, the Select Board agreed to hold approval to a subsequent meeting. Clerk Emkey also noted that there remains a backlog of older minutes awaiting approval, some approximately two years old, and asked that the members of the Select Board make a concerted effort to begin working through that list now that budget season is winding down. Warrants No warrants were presented. Action Items Member Lehtinen noted that the Select Board has been receiving online committee interest form submissions through the Town's website and asked to confirm that staff are following up with those individuals. Chair Nuzzolo confirmed that recent applicants, including Mr. Gillis for the APDC and a member of the 300th Anniversary Committee, had been engaged, and that others would be incorporated into the upcoming annual reappointment process. Town Manager Warren-Dyment indicated she would confirm whether the system sends an automatic acknowledgment to applicants. X. COMMITTEE REPORTS Member Lehtinen reported that the School Committee met the prior week, voted to retain the bus fee for the coming school year, and received a facilities and grounds report. He also noted the Board of Assessors would be meeting the following day. Clerk Emkey reported that the Finance Committee met the previous evening to finalize votes on Warrant Articles and present their report. Their next meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 23, though whether that meeting will be needed remains to be determined. Chair Nuzzolo had no additional committee report. XI. UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS SCHEDULE The Select Board discussed scheduling a FY27 Budget Public Information Meeting for community members to engage directly with Department Heads in an open house format. An initial suggestion ===PAGE 10=== Select Board Meeting Minutes April 7, 2026 Page 10 of 10 of April 23 was set aside after it was noted that this falls during school vacation week. The Select Board settled on Tuesday, April 28 as the preferred date. Town Manager Warren-Dyment described the envisioned format as a combination of a brief formal presentation with an open house component, allowing residents to approach Department Heads directly with questions in a more conversational setting, rather than a formal public hearing structure. Chair Nuzzolo noted that the April 28 date provides approximately three weeks of advance notice and avoids placing the event too close to Annual Town Meeting on May 2. XII. PUBLIC COMMENT** • PUBLIC No additional public comment was offered. • TOWN MANAGER Town Manager Warren-Dyment had no additional comment. • BOARD Member McLeod inquired whether the Select Board had interest in sending a letter to the Governor in support of an audit, similar to a letter sent by the Town of Reading. Chair Nuzzolo declined, stating he prefers to limit advocacy letters to matters that are specifically Lunenburg-related or pertain directly to municipal funding. He noted that while he has personal opinions on the matter, he does not believe a letter from the Select Board would provide meaningful benefit to residents and characterized the issue as divisive. XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Chair Nuzzolo moved to enter into Executive Session and not re-enter Open Session after exiting Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 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, the Chair so declared regarding Teamsters Union Local 170 (DPW). Seconded by Clerk Emkey. Roll call vote: Member McLeod – Aye; Member Lehtinen – Aye; Clerk Emkey – Aye; Chair Nuzzolo – Aye. The motion passed unanimously (4-0-0). XIV. ADJOURNMENT The Board entered Executive Session at the conclusion of the open session at 8:44 PM and stated it would not reconvene in open session thereafter. Respectfully Submitted, Renee Emkey These Minutes were reviewed and approved by the Select Board on: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-04-14-agenda-7766.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2026-04-14 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2026-04-14-agenda-7766.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04142026-7766 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, April 14, 2026 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. Additionally, please be advised that the Town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and remote meetings; that the Zoom platform utilizes AI technology, known as "AI Companion," to create audio transcriptions of meetings to aid in the subsequent preparation of meeting minutes; and that AI Companion is activated immediately upon launching the Zoom application. You are hereby notified that this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and/or following the conclusion of 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347?omn=86250302046 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. 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. I. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. PUBLIC COMMENT • PUBLIC • BOARD IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SCHEDULED MEETINGS 7:05PM Public Hearing Application for Business Name Change on Class II License for 360 Auto Group, Inc. Previously issued to Unique Motors Group located at 40 Summer Street 7:10 PM Public Hearing Special Event Application for Lions Cruise Night and Car Show to be held May 20, 2026 at T.C. Passios, with a rain date of May 27, 2026 7:15 PM Application for Change of Managers listed on Liquor License (All Kinds of Alcoholic Beverages) for Victory Distributors, LLC. d/b/a Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy #8388, 333 Massachusetts Avenue 7:20 PM Presentation by Sibyl Kaufman on Lunenburg Education Accelerator Foundation (LEAF) regarding donation match ===PAGE 2=== V. APPOINTMENTS, RATIFICATIONS, AND RESIGNATIONS VI. TOWN MANAGER REPORT VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Vote to Sell or Hold 250 and 356 Hollis Road 2. Vote for Annual Town Report Cover Photo Contest VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Discussion on FY2026 Budget, FY2027 Budget, Capital Plan, Annual Town Meeting Articles 2. Discuss Town Manager Review Process and Timeline IX. MINUTES*/WARRANTS/ACTION ITEMS 1. March 31, 2026 Meeting Minutes X. COMMITTEE REPORTS XI. UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS SCHEDULE XII. PUBLIC COMMENT** • PUBLIC • TOWN MANAGER • BOARD XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to Enter into Executive Session and not re-enter Open Session after exiting Executive Session pursuant to MGL c. 30 §21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, where an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town and the Chair of the Board so declares. (Opioid Litigation Remnant Settlement Participation) XIV. ADJOURN * Minutes known at time of posting, additional minutes may be approved ** Per Policy, Public Comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chair ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-04-21-agenda-7778.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2026-04-21 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2026-04-21-agenda-7778.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04212026-7778 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, April 21, 2026 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. Additionally, please be advised that the Town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and remote meetings; that the Zoom platform utilizes AI technology, known as "AI Companion," to create audio transcriptions of meetings to aid in the subsequent preparation of meeting minutes; and that AI Companion is activated immediately upon launching the Zoom application. You are hereby notified that this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and/or following the concl usion of 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347?omn=86250302046 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. 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. I. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. PUBLIC COMMENT • PUBLIC • BOARD IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SCHEDULED MEETINGS 7:05PM Application for Class II License for Car XP Auto Group, 36 Summer Street 7:10 PM Application for One Day Liquor License for Home Fruit Wine to be a vendor at the Lunenburg Fair on May 30, 2026 V. APPOINTMENTS, RATIFICATIONS, AND RESIGNATIONS • Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of Andrea Mattson as Lifeguard • Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of Casey Corey as Lifeguard • Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of Olivia Coronella as Lifeguard ===PAGE 2=== • Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of Owen Snyder as Lifeguard • Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of Jarrod Bowser as Beach Director • Acknowledgment of the Resignation of John Dextraze, Senior Videographer, effective May 2, 2026 VI. TOWN MANAGER REPORT VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Review of Employee Survey Questions 2. Vote on Sick Bank Policy Implementation Date VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1.. Vote to Sell or Hold 250 and 356 Hollis Road IX. MINUTES*/WARRANTS/ACTION ITEMS X. COMMITTEE REPORTS XI. UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS SCHEDULE XII. PUBLIC COMMENT** • PUBLIC • TOWN MANAGER • BOARD XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to Enter into Executive Session and not 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. (Lunenburg Professional Firefighters PFFM Local 5369 and AFSCME, Counsel 93 (Municipal Employees Union), XIV. ADJOURN * Minutes known at time of posting, additional minutes may be approved ** Per Policy, Public Comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chair ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-04-30-agenda-7790.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2026-04-30 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2026-04-30-agenda-7790.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04302026-7790 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Thursday, April 30, 2026 6:00 PM AGENDA ZOOM ONLY 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. Additionally, please be advised that the Town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and remote meetings; that the Zoom platform utilizes AI technology, known as "AI Companion," to create audio transcriptions of meetings to aid in the subsequent preparation of meeting minutes; and that AI Companion is activated immediately upon launching the Zoom application. You are hereby notified that this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and/or following the conclusion of the meeting. 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347?omn=84741204001 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. 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. I. 6:00 PM CALL TO ORDER 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. (Lunenburg Professional Firefighters PFFM Local 5369, AFSCME, Counsel 93 (Municipal Employees Union) and Teamsters Union Local 170 (DPW) III. NEW BUSINESS Vote to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreements for Lunenburg Professional Firefighters PFFM Local 5369 and AFSCME, Counsel 93 (Municipal Employees Union) and Teamsters Union Local 170 (DPW) IV. ADJOURN ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-04-30-minutes-7790.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2026-04-30 KIND : minutes OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2026-04-30-minutes-7790.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04302026-7790 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== Select Board Meeting Minutes April 30, 2026 Page 1 of 2 Town of Lunenburg Select Board Meeting Minutes Zoom Only Tuesday, April 30, 2026 Members Present: Chair Caesar Nuzzolo, Vice-Chair Amanda Moore, Clerk Renee Emkey, Member Brian Lehtinen, and Member Glenn McLeod Members Absent: None Also Present: Jennifer Warren-Dyment, Town Manager CALL TO ORDER Chair Caesar Nuzzolo called the meeting to order at 6:00 PM. 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. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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. (Lunenburg Professional Firefighters PFFM Local 5369, AFSCME, Counsel 93 (Municipal Employees Union) and Teamsters Union Local 170 (DPW). Chair Nuzzolo moved 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. Seconded by Vice-Chair Amanda Moore. Roll Call Vote: Vice-Chair Moore-aye; Clerk Renee Emkey-Aye; Member Brian Lehtinen- Aye; Member Glenn McLeod-Aye; Chair Nuzzolo-aye. The motion passed unanimously (5-0- 0). NEW BUSINESS Vote to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreements for Lunenburg Professional Firefighters PFFM Local 5369, AFSCME, Counsel 93 (Municipal Employees Union) and Teamsters Union Local 170 (DPW). Vice-Chair Moore moved to ratify the Collective Bargaining Agreements for Lunenburg Professional Firefighters PFFM Local 5369, AFSCME, Counsel 93, and Teamsters Union Local 170. Seconded by Clerk Emkey. Roll Call Vote: Vice-Chair Moore-aye; Clerk Emkey- Aye; Member Lehtinen-Aye; Member McLeod-Aye; Chair Nuzzolo-aye . The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0). ===PAGE 2=== Select Board Meeting Minutes April 30, 2026 Page 2 of 2 ADJOURNMENT Member Lehtinen moved to adjourn. Seconded by Vice-Chair Moore. Roll Call Vote: Vice-Chair Moore-aye; Clerk Emkey-Aye; Member Lehtinen-Aye; Member McLeod-Aye; Chair Nuzzolo-aye. The motion passed unanimously (5-0-0). Meeting adjourned at 6:24 P.M. Respectfully Submitted, Renee Emkey, Select Board Chair These Minutes were reviewed and approved by the Select Board on: Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Vice-Chair Lehtinen made the Motion to Approve the minutes of April 30, 2026. Seconded by Clerk McLeod. Call for the Vote: Three-aye. Motion Passed unanimously (3-0-0). ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-05-02-agenda-7787.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2026-05-02 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2026-05-02-agenda-7787.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05022026-7787 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:30 AM AGENDA Lunenburg Middle/High School Auditorium In accordance with the requirements of the Open Meeting Law, please be advised that this meeting will be held in-person at the location listed on this notice. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Please note that this meeting will not be recorded or livestreamed. 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. 8:30 AM CALL TO ORDER I. POTENTIAL VOTES ON DEFERRED WARRANT ARTICLES II. ADJOURN ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-05-05-agenda-7796.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2026-05-05 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2026-05-05-agenda-7796.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-7796 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, May 5, 2026 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. Additionally, please be advised that the Town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and remote meetings; that the Zoom platform utilizes AI technology, known as "AI Companion," to create audio transcriptions of meetings to aid in the subsequent preparation of meeting minutes; and that AI Companion is activated immediately upon launching the Zoom application. You are hereby notified that this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and/or following the conc lusion of 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347?omn=81437821990 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. 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. I. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. PUBLIC COMMENT • PUBLIC • BOARD IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SCHEDULED MEETINGS 7:05 PM Presentation by Jen Higgins and Angie Richards on Project for Civic & Community Engagement Class 7:10 PM Discussion of Lease on small area of APR Land for Lanni Orchards at Lanni Orchards APR Land at 300 Chase Road V. APPOINTMENTS, RATIFICATIONS, AND RESIGNATIONS • Select Board’s Appointment of Maura Lizek to the Lunenburg 300th Anniversary Committee • Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of Jonathan Francis as Outreach Coordinator ===PAGE 2=== VI. TOWN MANAGER REPORT VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion on Right of First Refusal for 35 Leominster Road. Removed from Chapter 61 on July 1, 2025 2. Town Meeting Recap VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Vote to Sell or Hold 250 and 356 Hollis Road 2. Review of Employee Survey Questions IX. MINUTES*/WARRANTS/ACTION ITEMS X. COMMITTEE REPORTS XI. UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS SCHEDULE XII. PUBLIC COMMENT** • PUBLIC • TOWN MANAGER • BOARD XIII. ADJOURN * Minutes known at time of posting, additional minutes may be approved ** Per Policy, Public Comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chair ======================================================================================== DOCUMENT : 2026-05-12-agenda-7805.txt BOARD : select-board DATE : 2026-05-12 KIND : agenda OUR COPY : https://lunenburgbudgetproject.org/docs/minutes/text/select-board/2026-05-12-agenda-7805.txt TOWN PDF : https://www.lunenburgma.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05122026-7805 ======================================================================================== ===PAGE 1=== SELECT BOARD Tuesday, May 12, 2026 7:00 PM AGENDA **Revised 5/11/26 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. Additionally, please be advised that the Town of Lunenburg utilizes the Zoom platform as host for its hybrid and remote meetings; that the Zoom platform utilizes AI technology, known as "AI Companion," to create audio transcriptions of meetings to aid in the subsequent preparation of meeting minutes; and that AI Companion is activated immediately upon launching the Zoom application. You are hereby notified that this AI technology may capture audio prior to the start of the meeting and/or following the concl usion of 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://us02web.zoom.us/j/9091740347?omn=87450689737 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. 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. I. 7:00 PM CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE II. ANNOUNCEMENTS III. PUBLIC COMMENT • PUBLIC • BOARD IV. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND SCHEDULED MEETINGS 7:05PM Peddler Application for Wayne Andrews of Intelligent Solar for Door-to-Door Solar Sales V. APPOINTMENTS, RATIFICATIONS, AND RESIGNATIONS • Ratification of the Town Manager’s Appointment of Kimberly Murphy as Police Executive Assistant effective March 18, 2026 VI. TOWN MANAGER REPORT ===PAGE 2=== VII. NEW BUSINESS 1. Review and Vote on Proclamation for Brendon Stokes Regarding His Achievement of Earning Eagle Scout 2. Review and Vote on Proclamation for Girl Scout Caylen St. George on Her Achievement of Earning the Silver Award 3. Assignment of Police Officer and/or Constable for the May 16, 2026 Annual Town Election **4. Review and Vote on Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Letter of Advocacy to Senator John Cronin VIII. OLD BUSINESS 1. Vote to Sell or Hold 250 and 356 Hollis Road IX. MINUTES*/WARRANTS/ACTION ITEMS X. COMMITTEE REPORTS XI. UPCOMING MEETINGS/EVENTS SCHEDULE XII. PUBLIC COMMENT** • PUBLIC • TOWN MANAGER • BOARD XIII. EXECUTIVE SESSION Motion to Enter into Executive Session and re-enter Open Session after exiting Executive Session pursuant to M G.L. c.30A, § 21(a)(7) “[t]o comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements” (Open Meeting Law, G.L. c. 30A, §§ 22(f), (g)- Burden Request for Executive Session Minutes. XIV. ADJOURN * Minutes known at time of posting, additional minutes may be approved ** Per Policy, Public Comment is limited to 15 minutes, with no more than 3 minutes per speaker except at the discretion of the Chair