https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znQc1P60-uQ The Charter Review Committee at Wednesday's public forum recommended that the public think of any suggested revisions in terms of their future impact, not by judging in terms of opinions on current public servants. Town...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3UVBwx33lN8 The Planning Board on Monday reviewed proposed amendments to the town charter that concerned the board's timeline for a master plan revision and its feedback on the town employees with whom it works most closely. The Charter...
The Charter Review Committee voted 5-0 Thursday night to continue the charter review process and present its recommendations at May’s Annual Town Meeting rather than at the upcoming Oct. 26 Special Town Meeting. It also will engage the Select Board for feedback on...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EoKJfXVz6Q The Select Board on Tuesday reviewed the warrant for the Oct. 26 Special Town Meeting and pointed out to a citizens’ petitioner that a Special Town Meeting is not an appropriate vehicle for presenting his numerous requests....
The Board of Health on Monday voted against a suggestion from the Charter Review Committee to shift who the Health Director reports to, while agreeing to revisit a second proposal about its membership at a later date. The discussion about the Charter Review...
The Parks & Recreation Commission on Tuesday discussed limiting its Community Preservation funding requests for the upcoming fiscal year and putting a feasibility study for a splash pad on hold. In reviewing capital projects and requests for Community Preservation...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p-OGZSx8hQ The Planning Board on Monday voted 7-0-1 to oppose a proposal made by the Charter Review Committee to trim its membership from nine to seven, with member Rob Benson abstaining. Town Clerk Connor Degan, who also serves as the...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Z_O1qHYoqY After months of concerted effort, the Select Board on Tuesday approved a common victualer license policy in a 4-0 vote. “This is something we’ve been discussing for quite some time,” explained chair Shahidul Mannan “[We]...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cht60I7vtIg The Select Board on Tuesday received an update on issues discussed by the Charter Review Committee as it prepares revisions for Special Town Meeting in early October. Town Clerk Connor Degan serves as the Charter Review...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdwEVYnx5vA The Planning Board on Monday voted 5-1 not to recommend Auciello Drive as a public way, with two abutters not voting after a protracted debate on one member's potential conflict of interest. The meeting started 13 minutes...
The Commission on Disability on Monday discussed its future goals and expanding the scope of its activities. Members reflected on what they learned from leaders from the Framingham Disability Commission and Mark Dempsey, a board member of the MetroWest Center for...
