Hardwick, MA

Open Meetings as of Sunday April 28, 2024 8:29 AM EDT

All meetings before Wednesday May 01, 2024 12:00 AM EDT
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BoardDateTime
Assessors Wed May 01, 2024 10:00 AM EDT
Paige Library Trustees Thu May 02, 2024 7:00 PM EDT
Finance Committee Mon May 06, 2024 6:00 PM EDT
CMMPO Tue May 07, 2024 5:00 PM EDT
Recycling Commission Tue May 07, 2024 6:30 PM EDT
Master Plan Steering Committee Tue May 07, 2024 6:30 PM EDT
Council On Aging Wed May 08, 2024 9:00 AM EDT
Gilbertville Public Library Wed May 08, 2024 4:00 PM EDT
Hardwick New Braintree Cultural Council Mon May 13, 2024 6:30 PM EDT
Planning Board Tue May 14, 2024 6:30 PM EDT
Conservation Commission Wed May 15, 2024 6:30 PM EDT
Capital Planning Committee Mon May 20, 2024 3:00 PM EDT
Gilbertville Water District Tue May 21, 2024 5:30 PM EDT
Hardwick New Braintree Cultural Council Mon Jun 10, 2024 6:30 PM EDT
Hardwick New Braintree Cultural Council Mon Jul 08, 2024 6:30 PM EDT

Assessors
Wednesday May 01, 2024 10:00 AM EDT

Myron E. Richardson Municipal Building
307 Main St., Gilbertville, MA 01031

Agenda:
* Open meeting & read and accept minutes of last meeting.
* Signatures of the Board, if any.
* Review mail and e-mail file.
* Full-time Assessor to report to Board.
* Address any public business which may come before the Board.
* Executive Session, if needed for any of the following:
1) Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Applications, if any
2) Real Estate Abatement Applications, if any
3) Real Estate Exemption Applications, if any
4) Personal Property Abatements Applications, if any
5) Form of Lists/Form 3ABC, if any
6) Income & Expense forms, if any
* Executive Session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21A (7) “to comply with the provisions of any general or special laws or federal grant-in-aid requirements.”
**To discuss motor vehicle excise applications, which are not open to public inspection under the Driver Privacy Protection Act (DPPA), 18 U.S.C. Section 2725.
*** To discuss exemptions and abatement applications, which are not open to public inspection under Chapter 59, Section 60.
**** To discuss Form of Lists or Form 3ABC’s, which are not open to public inspection under Chapter 59, Section 32.
***** To discuss Income and Expense forms, if any, which are confidential and protected from public disclosure under Chapter 59, Section 52B.

And any other business topics not reasonably anticipated by the chair.
Lucinda Childs, Chair, Board of Assessors

Meeting 1 of 15

Paige Library Trustees
Thursday May 02, 2024 7:00 PM EDT

Paige Library
87 Petersham Rd., Hardwick 01037

Agenda:
Approve previous meeting's minutes
Director's report
Old business
New business

Meeting 2 of 15

Finance Committee
Monday May 06, 2024 6:00 PM EDT

Myron E. Richardson Municipal Building
Assessor's office
307 Main St., Gilbertville, MA 01031

Agenda:
1. FY2025 discussion from various departments.

Adjournment

Meeting 3 of 15

CMMPO
Tuesday May 07, 2024 5:00 PM EDT

ZOOM

Agenda:
Virtual Public Meeting to Discuss the Draft 2025-2029 Transportation Improvement Program & Proposed Amendment #7 to the 2024-2028 TIP Highway Project Listing

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Date: Tuesday, May 7, 2024
Time: 5:00 PM
Place: This meeting will be held virtually through ZOOM. Connection details and meeting materials are available on the CMRPC website calendar at 
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AGENDA

1. Call to Order & Around the Room Introductions

2. Proposed 2024-2028 TIP Amendment #7
•  TIP Amendment #7 Overview
•  Acceptance of Public Comment & Input

3. Draft 2025-2029 TIP
•  Draft 2025-2029 TIP Overview
•  Acceptance of Public Comment & Input

4. Adjournment

Please Note: All comments on the Draft 2025-2029 TIP & Proposed Amendment #7 to the 2024-2028 TIP should be forwarded to Kevin Krasnecky at kkrasnecky@cmrpc.org prior to the CMMPO-established 4:30 PM deadline on Wednesday, May 8, 2024.

CMMPO meetings are conducted in accessible locations and materials can be provided in accessible formats free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, alternative material formats such as audio, Braille, and large print), as available. Interpreter and other translation requests must be made at least fourteen (14) business days before the meeting. Materials in alternative formats must be requested at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting.

The CMMPO fully complies with all Federal and Commonwealth of Massachusetts nondiscrimination protections, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statuses and regulations, in all of its programs and activities. The CMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of: race, color, national origin, English proficiency, or age, ancestry, background, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, income, religion, sex, sexual orientation or expression, or military status. Any person who believes himself/herself or through a representative, file a complaint with the CMMPO. A complaint must be filed no later than 180 days after the date on which the person believes the discrimination occurred.

For accommodations or language assistance, or to request information or file a complaint, contact the CMMPO Title VI Coordinator by phone at (508) 756-7717, by fax at (508) 792-6818, or by email at TitleVICoordinator@cmrpc.org.

All written comments can be sent to Kevin Krasnecky at kkrasnecky@cmrpc.org and all comments received before Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 4:30PM will be fully considered.

CMMPO meetings are conducted in accessible locations and materials can be provided in accessible formats free of charge upon request (including but not limited to interpreters in American Sign Language and languages other than English, open or closed captioning for videos, alternative material formats such as audio, Braille, and large print), as available. Interpreter and other translation requests must be made at least fourteen (14) business days before the meeting. Materials in alternative formats must be requested at least three (3) business days prior to the meeting. For accommodations or language assistance, or to request information or file a complaint, contact the CMMPO Title VI Coordinator by phone at (508) 756-7717, by fax at (508) 792-6818, or by email at TitleVICoordinator@cmrpc.org.

The Worcester Regional Transit Authority (WRTA), the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Section 5307 (c) grant applicant, a member of the CMMPO, states that the public involvement process adopted for the development of the TIP satisfies the public hearing requirements that pertain to the development of the Program of Projects for regular Section 5307, Urbanized Area Formula Program, grant applications including the provision for public notice and the time established for public review and comment.

The CMMPO fully complies with all Federal and Commonwealth of Massachusetts nondiscrimination protections, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and related statuses and regulations, in all of its programs and activities. The CMMPO does not discriminate on the basis of: race, color, national origin, English proficiency, or age, ancestry, background, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, income, religion, sex, sexual orientation or expression, or military status. Any person who believes himself/herself or through a representative, file a complaint with the CMMPO. A complaint must be filed no later than 180 days after the date on which the person believes the discrimination occurred.

Title VI prohibits discrimination in federally assisted programs and requires that no person in the United States of America shall, on the grounds of race, color, or national origin (including Limited English Proficiency) be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be otherwise subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal assistance.

Related federal non-discrimination laws administered by the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, sex and disability. These protected categories are contemplated within CMMPO’s Title VI Program, consistent with federal interpretation and administration. Additionally, CMMPO provides meaningful access to its programs, services and activities to individuals with limited English proficiency, in compliance with US Department of Transportation policy and guidance on federal Executive Order 13166. CMMPO also complies with the Massachusetts Public Accommodation Law, M.G.L. Chapter 272, Sections 92a, 98, and 98a prohibiting making any distinction, discrimination, or restriction in admission to or treatment in place of public accommodation based on race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or ancestry. Likewise, CMMPO complies with the Governor’s Executive Order 526, Section 4 requiring that all of its programs, activities, and services provided, performed, licensed, chartered, funded, regulated, or contracted shall be conducted without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, disability, veteran’s status, or background.

If this information is needed in another language, please visit www.cmrpc.org and use the Google Translate feature.

Translations

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Draft 2025 – 2029 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)

Proposed 2024 – 2028 TIP Amendment #7

What is the TIP? The CMMPO TIP lists the highway and transit projects in the CMMPO region that are programmed to receive federal funds during these fiscal years. The Draft 2025-2029 TIP has been released for a 21-day public review and comment period and the Proposed Amendment #7 to the 2024-2028 TIP calls for changes to the highway project listing. These changes are:

• Increase cost of Project 608171 Uxbridge – Reconstruction of Route 122 (South Main Street), from Susan Parkway to Route 16 from $10,624,014 to $14,232,013. It is an increase of $3,607,999.

• Move Project 608851 Hardwick - New Braintree – Bridge Replacement, H-08-003=N-07-002, Creamery Road over Ware River from FFY 2025 to FFY 2024 with a new total project cost of $3,659,382. The funding source would also change from STBG-BR-Off to BROFF.

• Decrease cost of Project 608640 Sutton – Grafton – Bridge Reconstruction/Rehabilitation, S-33-004, Depot Street over the Blackstone River from $12,380,610 to $9,636,255. It is a decrease of $2,744,355.

Summary materials pertaining to the above listed documents are available at www.cmrpc.org or by request at the CMRPC office.

There will be opportunities for the public to comment on the Draft 2025-2029 TIP and Proposed Amendment #7 to the 2024-2028 TIP during the virtual ZOOM meeting.

Meeting 4 of 15

Recycling Commission
Tuesday May 07, 2024 6:30 PM EDT

Recycling Center, 2011 Barre Road, Wheelwright

Agenda:
1. Review and approval of minutes from previous meeting
2. Recycling Coordinator’s report
3. State Sharps program information 
4. Scheduling next meeting
AND ANY OTHER BUSINESS TOPICS NOT REASONABLY ANTICIPATED BY THE CHAIR
THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE

Meeting 5 of 15

Master Plan Steering Committee
Tuesday May 07, 2024 6:30 PM EDT

Town House
1st floor conference room
32 Common St., Hardwick 01037

Agenda:
1. Approval of prior minutes
2. report back on CMRPC activities
3. Committee membership
4. New Business

Meeting 6 of 15

Council On Aging
Wednesday May 08, 2024 9:00 AM EDT

Barre Senior Center, 557 South Barre Rd. Barre, MA 01005

Agenda:
Hardwick Council on Aging
AGENDA

*Acceptance of Meeting Minutes
*Discuss Ideas of Sr. Center Activities
*Adjournment

This agenda is subject to change due to unforseen items brought before the Council during this scheduled open meeting.

Meeting 7 of 15

Gilbertville Public Library
Wednesday May 08, 2024 4:00 PM EDT

Gilbertville Public Library
259 Main St., Gilbertville, MA 01031

Agenda:
Minutes of last meeting
Treasurers Report
Directors report
Old News
New news


this agenda is subject to change

Meeting 8 of 15

Hardwick New Braintree Cultural Council
Monday May 13, 2024 6:30 PM EDT

Town House
32 Common St., Hardwick 01037

Agenda:
Pending

Meeting 9 of 15

Planning Board
Tuesday May 14, 2024 6:30 PM EDT

Myron E. Richardson Municipal Building
Meeting Room
307 Main St., Gilbertville, MA 01031

Agenda:
Review prior meeting minutes
Review mail file
Discuss any business that may come before the Board

Meeting 10 of 15

Conservation Commission
Wednesday May 15, 2024 6:30 PM EDT

Myron E. Richardson Municipal Building
307 Main St., Gilbertville, MA 01031

Agenda:  not yet available

Meeting 11 of 15

Capital Planning Committee
Monday May 20, 2024 3:00 PM EDT

Myron E. Richardson Municipal Building
Selectmen's Meeting Room
307 Main St., Gilbertville, MA 01031

Agenda:
1. Any discussion related to the charge of the Committee pursuant to Hardwick's bylaws.

2. Any other business.

3. Adjournment.

Meeting 12 of 15

Gilbertville Water District
Tuesday May 21, 2024 5:30 PM EDT

Gilbertville Public Library
Conference room
259 Main St., Gilbertville, MA 01031

Agenda:
Clerk's report
Treasurer's report
Signing of bills
Discussion of ongoing projects
Discusssion of work needing attention
Open forum
Adjounment

Meeting 13 of 15

Hardwick New Braintree Cultural Council
Monday June 10, 2024 6:30 PM EDT

Town House
32 Common St., Hardwick 01037

Agenda:
Pending

Meeting 14 of 15

Hardwick New Braintree Cultural Council
Monday July 08, 2024 6:30 PM EDT

Town House
32 Common St., Hardwick 01037

Agenda:
Pending

Meeting 15 of 15