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Government · Library Trustee

Library Trustees Agree to Quarterly Meeting Schedule

Middlefield Library Trustees agree to quarterly meeting schedule after convening twice yearly. The board, chaired by Tonya Santaniello, reviewed finances showing 5900 dollars remaining in the fiscal-year budget with 590 dollars monthly allocated for books and supplies. Library Director Lois

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Government · Select Board

Selectboard approves $9,795 in playground change orders

Middlefield Select Board approves $9,795 in playground fixes and financial updates. Chair Ann Marie Visconti and members Curt Robie and Sherri Venditti authorized change orders for the playground at 169 Skyline Trail: $5,520 for ledge drilling, $4,275 for site preparation and safety materials. The

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Government · Finance Committee

Finance Committee defers chair election, focuses on budget policies

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

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Government · Finance Committee

Finance Committee defers chair and secretary elections

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,

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Government · Select Board

Selectboard approves five financial policies effective July 1

Middlefield Select Board approves five financial policies set for July 1 adoption. The board voted to adopt Disbursement, Debt Affordability, Debt Management, Anti-Fraud, and Financial Reserve policies at its June 17 meeting chaired by Ann Marie Visconti. The board also approved $880 payment to

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Government · Council on Aging

Council on Aging approves summer programming and June 26 field trip

Middlefield Council on Aging approves summer field trip and event schedule. Chair Judith Hoag, Treasurer Laura Lafreniere, and Director Suzanne Lemieux joined members Mark Doane, Charlene Gero, Patricia Jones, Sharon Barry, and alternate Wayne Main in unanimously approving prior meeting minutes

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Government · Select Board

Board approves ADA evaluation contract, reviews financial policies.

Middlefield Select Board and Finance Committee authorize ADA evaluation contract. Town Administrator Evan Kenney was directed to finalize contract terms with Pioneer Valley Planning Commission for a Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan; the motion passed unanimously. Finance Committee member Kenneth

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