Information for Meeting of Selectmen
Wednesday December 06, 2017 6:30 PM EST

I.	CALL MEETING TO ORDER: (These proceedings are being aired and recorded by AOTV – Public WIFI Available)
•	Emergency Exits Announcement
•	Pledge of Allegiance

II.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  November 29, 2017

III. 	ANNOUNCEMENTS:
A. Board & Committee Vacancies: Finance Committee – 2 openings; Conservation Commission – 4 openings; ZBA – 2 openings: 1 member and 1 Alternate Member; Armory Commission – 1 opening; Master Plan Committee – 13 openings
B. Selectmen’s Office Hours:  (One hour prior to scheduled regular meetings) – December 13, 2017 – Ryan Mailloux
C.  Congressman James P. McGovern’s Local Office Hours – Every 3rd Friday from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.  at North Quabbin Community Coalition, 251 Exchange Street, Athol
D. Community Breakfasts – Every Wednesday (Except 3rd Wednesday) from 7:30 to 10:00 at the Armory
E. 2017 Programs for Kids and Families at the Orange Public Libraries
• Morning Storytime – Baby and Me (Mondays 10:30 to 11:30 and Rise and Romp (Tuesdays 10:30 to 11:15 at Wheeler Memorial Library
• Lego Club for Kids in Grades K – 6 – Wednesdays from 3:30 – 4:30 at Wheeler Memorial Library
• Family Game Night – 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month from 6:00 – 7:30 at Wheeler Memorial Library
F.  CDS Informational Meeting - There will be an informational meeting regarding the Town’s Community  Development Strategy (CDS) at the next Planning Board meeting, December 12, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at Orange Town Hall
G. Town Hall Employees are holding a Holiday Food Drive to benefit the Orange Food Pantry.   Non-perishable food items will be accepted through December 28th.  Donations can be dropped off in the Town Hall Lobby (West Side) beneath the Christmas tree.
H.  Winter Parking Ban – Winter Parking Ban went into effect on December 1, 2017.  There will be no on-street parking between 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. or during snow storms.  Vehicles found in violation of the parking ban will be towed.
I.  Midnight Madness – Saturday, December 9, 2017 from 6 p.m. to midnight. Performances and entertainment, transportation shuttles between Athol and Orange, raffles, prizes, and huge discounts. Support local business.  Shop local! 

IV.	SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS:
1.	Request for Appointment to Conservation Commission – Alec MacLeod
2.	Discussion of Town Trash Bags – Priscilla Curtis
3.	Discussion of Waste Water Treatment Facility Upgrade – Ed Billiel
4.	Discussion of Amazon Proposal – Denise Andrews
5.	Interview Candidate for Highway Superintendent – Colin P. Killay

V.	OPEN TIME FOR THE PUBLIC 

VI.	PUBLIC HEARING:  6:45 P.M.  TAX CLASSIFICATION – Board of Assessors

VII.	GENERAL BUSINESS:
1.	Accept Conservation Commission Resignation – Noah Stone
2.	Requests for Road Signs – Athol Road (Dangerous Curve) and Dexter Street (Speed Limit)
3.	Discussion of Municipal Vandalism
4.	Security Cameras Municipal Buildings
5.	Discussion of Assistant Animal Inspector Position 

VIII.	BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S REPORT

IX.	CLOSING COMMENTS AND/OR REQUESTS FOR ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:
Review Master Plan Progress & Discuss Future Master Planning – Joint Meeting w Planning Board

X.	NEXT MEETING:  December 13, 2017 @ 6:30 p.m. – Town Hall Meeting Room

XI.	EXECUTIVE SESSIONS:
1.	EXECUTIVE SESSION: M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §21, Exception #6: To consider the purchase, exchange, taking, lease, or value of real property if such discussion may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the governmental body. (Sale of Property at the Point at Lake Mattawa)
2.	EXECUTIVE SESSION:  M.G.L. Chapter 30A, S21, Exception # 7:  to comply with or act under the authority of any general or special law or federal grant in-aid requirements. (Approve/release minutes of prior Executive Sessions)

•	XII.        ADJOURNMENT

*The listing of matters are 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.