Middlefield Finance Committee elects Suriner chair in contested race. Noreen Suriner won a blind ballot election over Ken Murray, with Louise Harlow confirmed as secretary unopposed. Treasurer Kirsten Hanshaw briefed the committee on Capital Planning Committee projects including roof replacements,
Middlefield Finance Committee emphasizes fiscal discipline while welcoming new member Eric Main and deferring chair election. The committee met July 15 at Town Hall with Town Administrator Evan Kenney to discuss budget development policies including financial team management, spending controls, and
The Middlefield Finance Committee voted unanimously to postpone elections for chair and secretary until July 15, when all members can be present. Residents Maureen Longobardi, Alphonso Longobardi, Ray Schneller, and Sue Schneller expressed support for Kenneth Murray as chair during public comment,
Finance Committee plans for vacant chair role and reviews post-Annual Town Meeting business. Present were Chair Brent LeBeau, Louise Harlow, and Kenneth Murray; Noreen Suriner and Judy Hoag were excused. Members discussed feedback from the May 2nd ATM, including concerns about legal fees, bylaws
Finance Committee discusses legal budget and town hall cameras ahead of May Annual Town Meeting. Kenneth Murray presented concerns about consulting the town attorney, saying costs are "unnecessarily high" and a better process is needed for managing K.P. Law representation. Chair Brent LeBeau
Finance Committee reviews March spending, explores Transfer Station solutions. Chair Brent LeBeau reported the town on track at 75-78 percent spending through March 26th and discussed four remedies for the Transfer Station's $30,000 annual operating loss, with the committee favoring a sticker price
Finance Committee reviews Patriot software upgrade for Assessor's Office. The Catalis quote totals $41,153.79 over five years, including an $8,000 one-time setup and migration from the existing Tyler system, with 5 percent annual increases. Select Board member Ann Marie Visconti noted the contract
Finance Committee acknowledges Open Meeting Law complaint merit, refers matter to counsel. The committee voted 3-0 (two members excused) to reference complaint emails in minutes and 3-0 to direct K.P. Law, the town attorney, to respond to the Massachusetts Attorney General's office. Chair Brent
Finance Committee approves prior minutes and discusses Open Meeting Law compliance following a complaint against the body. Chair Brent LeBeau cautioned members that reply-to-all emails constitute a quorum and can trigger complaints if personal views are expressed, urging participants to keep
Finance Committee reviews Town Hall camera proposal pending scope of work. Chair Brent LeBeau presented a tax impact tool showing a $25,000 camera allocation would result in a 1.67 percent tax rate increase of 28 cents per $1,000 in assessed value, though the spending would draw from Free Cash
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