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Phillipston Planning Board
Phillipston Memorial School Meeting Room
20 the Common
Phillipston, MA 01331
May 6, 2024
7:00 pm
Attorney Arthur Wells request to be on agenda for “Matthew Hill Cobb Hill Road Subdivision”
MRPC, Zoning Bylaws review, discussion, Joe Boyle recommendations and add our recommendations
discuss previous meeting and list of items for Joe review.
Approve minutes previous meetings
Review mail, invoices, notices
Other Business
Old Business
Review draft Zoning Map, set hearing date when final version & text completed
Discussion on CPA and any plans the Planning Board may propose (Housing)
and related Zoning Bylaws that may need amendments.
Discussion on possible uses for Phillipston Memorial School Building, Town Offices?
Review Zoning Bylaws and potential changes, solar fields in com zone, battery storage, back lots,
marijuana grow buildings, research, testing, preexisting nonconforming lots, short term rentals, Air
B&B and other on line rentals, other related zoning potential changes.
Secretary position still needs to be filled
ANR submissions or related discussion and votes
Other unforeseen business needing attention not known 48hrs prior to meeting
Adjourn

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New Business

1.  Accept minutes of previous meeting
2.  Librarian's Report


Old Business


UNSCHEDULED REQUESTS

Listed agenda items are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting.  Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent it is permitted by law.  Votes may be taken at this meeting.

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Meeting Notice
Conservation Commission
Phillipston MA 
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 @ 7:00 PM Location
Town Hall Annex 15 Templeton Road


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Appointments
1.	7:05 – Public Hearing on a Notice of Intent from New England Environmental Design representing JWP Construction Lot 10 on Queen Lake Road, Phillipston, MA for the construction of a single family dwelling.
New Business
1.	Approve minutes of previous meetings.
2.	Review mail, email and any invoices or notices.
3.	Emergency 10-day Beaver permit at 30 Colony Road.
4.	Sign off permit for deck 95 Blake Corner Road.
5.	Repave Colony Rd from Royalston Road to the intersection at freight shed Rd.
6.	Teams File Sharing?


OLD BUSINESS 
1.	Sign OOC’s or RDA’s that have already been approved.
2.	Conservation Restrictions and trail maintenance. Email from May Grzybowsk.



UNSCHEDULED REQUESTS 
1.	None yet.


Listed agenda items are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent it is permitted by law. Votes may be taken at this meeting.

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Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen Joint Meeting Agenda
Wednesday May 8, 2024 6:30PM
Phillipston Memorial Building
Gymnasium
20 The Common
Phillipston, MA 01331
This agenda lists all matters anticipated for discussion; some items may be passed over, and other items not listed
may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. Any member of the public planning to record the
meeting must first notify the Chair.
6:30PM Call to Order
1. Announcements
2. Scheduled Items
a. Review of joint meeting minutes for April 4, 2024.
b. Request of Reserve Fund Transfer for IT Upgrades
c. Review of Town Meeting Warrant
3. Other business needing attention not known 48 hours prior to meeting.
Adjourn
Next scheduled meeting: Board of Selectmen May 15, 2024; Finance Committee to be
determined

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Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen Joint Meeting Agenda
Wednesday May 8, 2024 6:30PM
Phillipston Memorial Building
Gymnasium
20 The Common
Phillipston, MA 01331
This agenda lists all matters anticipated for discussion; some items may be passed over, and other items not listed
may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. Any member of the public planning to record the
meeting must first notify the Chair.
6:30PM Call to Order
1. Announcements
2. Scheduled Items
a. Review of joint meeting minutes for April 4, 2024.
b. Request of Reserve Fund Transfer for IT Upgrades
c. Review of Town Meeting Warrant
3. Other business needing attention not known 48 hours prior to meeting.
Adjourn
Next scheduled meeting: Board of Selectmen May 15, 2024; Finance Committee to be
determined

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See Warrant on website
Warrant posted below

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Town of Phillipston, MA
Historical Commission Meeting
Thursday, May 9, 2024
6pm Assembly Room -Town Hall
50 The Common
Phillipston, MA 01331
Agenda:
• Attendance and meeting called to order
• review and approve prior minutes
• Bates Power Reservoir Dam Removal Update
• Discuss Application Guidelines Next Steps
• Update on Fernald School Project
• Solar Panels in Historic Districts, Carla Charter
• Update from Phillipston Historical Commission Budget Request of Phillipston Finance
Committee
• Mail
• Other Business
• Next Meeting Scheduled

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Annual Town Election 
May 20, 2024 - Polls open at 12:00pm
Phillipston Town Hall
50 The Common
Phillipston, MA 01331

SUPPORT YOUR TOWN AND VOTE
Annual Town Election - May 20, 2024 
                    Phillipston Town Hall – Polls open at 12:00 pm and close at 8:00 pm 

SELECTMEN - 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
                                           Bernard A. Malouin, 30 Petersham Rd, for-re-election  

SELECTMEN – 1 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE 
Earl R. Sweat. 600 Royalston Rd
Nicole M. Gough, 130 Queen Lake Rd 
                               
ASSESSOR – 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
David E. Manty, 570 Royalston Road, for re-election 

BOARD OF HEALTH – 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Karissa L. Moore, 85 Barre Road, for re-election 

CEMETERY COMMISSION – 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Steven E. Burnett, 195 Baldwinville Road, for re-election 

CEMETERY COMMISSION – 2 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE

CONSTABLE - 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Fern B. Stellato, 125 Blake Corner Rd, for re-election

LIBRARY TRUSTEE - 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Sylvia Haley, 5 Mrytle Road, for re-election 

            PLANNING BOARD - 5 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE
Thomas J. Specht, 80 Blake Corner Road  

PLANNING BOARD – 2 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE 
Gordon G. Moore, 85 Barre Road 

MODERATOR – 3 YR TERM – VOTE FOR ONE 
Jared McDonald-Bourbeau, 165 Narrow Lane, for re-election

NARRAGANSETT REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
3 YR TERM – PHILLIPSTON 
VOTE FOR ONE
Kathryn E. Buell, 325 Royalston Road, Phillipston 

NARRAGANSETT REGIONAL SCHOOL COMMITTEE
 3YR TERM – TEMPLETON  
VOTE FOR TWO
Jennifer Smith, 138 Farnsworth Rd, Templeton 


QUESTION 1 
Shall the Town of Phillipston be allowed to assess an additional 
$175,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the 
Purpose of funding the operating budgets of the Town and
Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024? 
Yes or No

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