Information for Meeting of Selectmen
Wednesday April 20, 2016 5:30 PM EDT

Regular Portion of Meeting following Executive Session will not begin before 6:30 pm


I.	CALL MEETING TO ORDER: These proceedings are being aired and recorded by AOTV
a.	Emergency Exits Announcement 
b.	Pledge of Allegiance

II.	EXECUTIVE SESSION:  M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §21, Exception #1: 
To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual. (Richard Kwiatkowski, former Town Administrator; Robert Andrews, former Selectman; and Town Counsel, Donna MacNicol present).  

III.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  None

III.	ANNOUNCEMENTS:
o	Crafting Friendship Bracelets & Keychains, Wheeler Memorial Library, Thursday , April 21st, various times
o	Spring Awakening performed by Areas Civic Theater in Ruth B. Smith Auditorium, April 22-24 & April 29-30 & May 1
o	Volunteer Clean-Up Day, Earth Day, Saturday April 23rd
o	Tax Bills and Abatement Applications due May 2, 2016
o	Special Town Meeting, 7 pm at Mahar, May 5, 2016

IV.	OPEN TIME FOR THE PUBLIC:
 
V.	SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS:
1.	Legislative Updates & Request for Assistance – Representative Susannah Whipps-Lee
2.	Municipal Aggregation – Mark Cappadona, Colonial Power Group
3.	Explanation of Assessed Property Values, Abatement Process and Misc. Updates – Linda Bevin, Professional Assessor & Brenda Piro, Chair of Board of Assessors 
4.	Request for One-Day Beer & Wine Pouring License for Quabbin Harvest Event – Amy Borezo, Chair, Quabbin Harvest 

VI.	GENERAL BUSINESS:
1.	Update re: Board & Committee Appointments
2.	Legislative Act re: Formation of Department of Public Works
3.	FY17 Budget
4.	Review and Vote Articles for Warrant, Special Town Meeting (details above)
5.	Discuss Communication and Options for Public Engagement
6.	Dedication of Annual Town Report

VII.	TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: 

VIII.	BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S REPORT:

IX.	CLOSING COMMENTS AND/OR REQUESTS FOR ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:  
•	Complete Streets Policy Adoption 
•	Review Articles for Annual Town Meeting; Dog Bylaw, Parade Bylaw, Rezoning for Exit 15, Non-          Criminal Disposition, Amendment to Ambulance Special Revenue Account

X.	NEXT REGULAR MEETING:
May 4, 2016 @ 6:30 p.m. – Town Hall Meeting Room 
 
*The listing of matters is those reasonably anticipated by the Chair, which may be discussed at the meeting.  Not all items may in fact be discussed, and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.