Council on Aging unanimously nominates Mark Doane to fill a vacant board seat, with Chair Judith Hoag tasked with notifying the Select Board. Treasurer Laura Lafreniere reported the council has spent approximately $3,800, or 16 percent of its town allocation. The board received cultural council
The Capital Planning Committee unanimously approved a Phase 1 template and voter transparency form to systematize identification of town assets valued at $10,000 or more requiring maintenance, repair, or replacement. Secretary Crystal Kruszyna presented the template; members will use it to gather
Select Board approves Fire Department Mutual Aid Agreement, directs administrator review. Ann Marie Visconti, Chair, led the five-member board (two in-person members present) through a lengthy discussion on ambulance services prompted by Hilltown Ambulance's direct calls from residents outside the
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
Capital Planning Committee elects Jay Swift chair, launches asset inventory. The committee unanimously approved prior minutes and selected Swift as Chair, with all members present supporting the appointment. Liaisons will gather information from town department heads about capital assets and
Library Trustees review director performance and plan formal lending policy for decertified towns. Chair Tonya Santaniello and member Donna Breen discussed Director Lois Leonardo-Bell's accomplishments and goals during the annual review, with Santaniello assigned to document the evaluation. The
Select Board opens fiscal 2027 budget process as department worksheets exclude raises. Town Administrator Evan Kenney announced worksheets are being distributed and follow-up meeting dates will be posted on the town website. Chair Ann Marie Visconti reported the town may be eligible for a $10,000
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
Capital Planning Committee organizes roles and outlines annual town meeting strategy. Members assigned themselves as liaisons to the town accountant, Fire Department, and Council on Aging, while Crystal Kruszyna took on interim secretary duties. Mark Lipton's proposed capital planning toolkit was
Select Board approves three sets of prior meeting minutes and hears report on fiscal 2027 budget process. Town Administrator Evan Kenney announced that the Capital Planning Committee, comprising Kirsten Henshaw, Jay Swift, Judith Hoag, Crystal Kruszyna, Mark Lipton, and Ann Marie Visconti, will
Get Middlefield's town government news by email, free. One briefing each morning.
Check your email to confirm. One tap and you are in.
Something went wrong. Please try again.