Middlefield Capital Planning Committee unanimously increases fire engine estimate to $1 million. The committee adjusted its capital improvement plan, setting police vehicle estimates at $85,000 low-end and $100,000 high-end, and voting unanimously to use the low-end Kenwood estimate for fire and
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
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
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
Middlefield greenlights $900,000 Senior Center renovation with Department of Agriculture approval. The Council on Aging presented a $750,000 state-grant-funded project, supplemented by $150,000 in town appropriation and $90,000 in architectural fees. Architect Steven Jablonski detailed upgrades
Council on Aging approves Senior Center building plan with state support. Selectboard member Curt Robie and Architect Steven Jablonski presented improvements funded by a $100,000 state grant, $150,000 in town appropriations, and $90,000 in architectural fees, totaling $990,000. The project, set to
Capital Planning Committee approves unified format for presenting capital spending recommendations. The committee voted unanimously to accept prior minutes and agreed to reorganize departmental capital data into a single document with narrative explanations and weighted rankings based on public
Middlefield Selectboard allocates $9,000 to regional ambulance providers following service withdrawal. Chair Ann Marie Visconti's proposal to send $3,000 each to Hinsdale Ambulance, Becket Ambulance, and Dalton Ambulance to defray costs of serving the town was approved unanimously. The action
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
Capital Planning Committee moves to brief selectboard on approaching maintenance and capital needs. Chair Jay Swift proposed handing off data gathered by liaisons to town officials, using the expiring town hall roof warranty as an example of proactive maintenance saving money; members agreed
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