Barre Select Board
Meeting Agenda
Thursday, May 2, 2024
Select Board Meeting Room
6:00 PM
This meeting is being broadcast live and digitally recorded. 
Henry Woods Building, Select Board Meeting Room 

Open Meeting
Kompan Inc.-  High Plains Playground Presentation
Adjourn
      
The items listed which may be discussed at the meeting are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair.  Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.

Barre Select Board
Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 6, 2024
Select Board Meeting Room
5:30 PM

Open Meeting
Executive Session
MGL 30A § 21(A) - “To conduct strategy in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel…” Lieutenant
Adjourn

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

Barre Select Board
Meeting Agenda
Monday, May 6, 2024
Select Board Meeting Room
6:00 PM
This meeting is being broadcast live and digitally recorded. 
Henry Woods Building, Select Board Meeting Room 

Open Meeting
Public Comment (15 Minutes)
Comment period for items not on the agenda.  Each participant is asked to limit new items to two minutes. 
Approval of Meeting Minutes (Requires Vote)
April 16, 2024
April 23, 2024 (Joint Meeting with Finance Committee)
April 25, 2024 (Premier Park & Play, LLC - High Plains Playground Presentation 
Reports 
Town Administrator Report
Selectboard Reports
Correspondence 
New Business
6:00 PM Public Hearing - National Grid Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Locations - Bentley Road 
6:00 PM Public Hearing - National Grid Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Locations - Worcester Road
Veterans Service Officer Appointment - Betty-Jo O’Brien
Potential Warrant Article on Annual Town Meeting (ATM) (Discussion)
Conservation Restriction - Protected Land Update
Request To Use Town Property - Town Hall / Barre Historical Society  - Local History Presentation - Friday, Nov. 1, 2024
One Day Special Liquor License - Barre Historical Society - A Barre Hunt Club Revival Themed Gathering - Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024  
Election Worker Appointment - Jane Kawash
Licenses
Mile 61 Tavern, Inc. 
Liquor License
Common Victualler License 
Entertainment 
 Annual License Renewal 
Common Victualler License - L and T Dining, Inc. (Captain T’s) 
Wage Authorization
Emily Walker - FF/Paramedic, Step 2 Per CBA $26.14/hr.
Anne Marie Markiewicz - On Call FD Medic Minimum $27.27
Old Business
Caregiver-Patient Connection Host Community Agreement (HCA) - Bring Into Compliance (Discussion)
Adjourn

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

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.

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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.

*Executive Session for any of the following:
**Motor Vehicle Excise Abatement Applications, if any
***Real Estate Abatement Applications, if any
***Real Estate Exemption Applications, if any
***Personal Property Abatement Applications, if any
****Form of Lists/Form 3ABC, if any
*****Income and Expense forms, if any

*Executive Session under M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21A (7) "To comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law 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, which are confidential and protected from public disclosure under Chapter 59, Section 52B.

OPEN MEETING
APPROVE MINUTES
NEW BUSINESS:  Welcome new commissioner
OLD BUSINESS:  Discuus possible bathhouse improvements
CORRESPONDENCE
PUBLIC INPUT
ADJOURN

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by 2 p.m.

Meeting Called to Order
ANR Plan(s): 
(1) Justin Pimental - Summer Street @ 7

New Business:
Old Business:
Correspondence
Public Comment
Approve Minutes
Adjourn

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

The following items are reasonably anticipated to be discussed at this meeting:
1.  Call to Order
2.  Tenant Organization 
3.  Approval of Minutes
4.  Review & Approval of Financial Statements 
5.  Directors Report
7.  Maintenance Work Orders
	8. Bradford Family Preservation Update- 
9.  Adjournment 
If you need reasonable accommodations in order to participate in the meeting, contact Tammy Bibeau @ (978) 355-6643 or tbibeau@barreha.org in advance of the meeting.  While the authority will do its best to accommodate you, certain accommodations require hiring of outside contractors who may not be available if requested immediately before the meeting.

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Minutes: April 29, 2024	

New Business: Leicester Shared Health Agent
	
Follow-up: 

Violations:

Correspondence :
	
Misc.:

Meeting Called to Order
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Public Input
Chief Operators Report- Eric Qualters
Next Meeting Date
Adjournment

Meeting Called to Order
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Public Input
DPW Monthly Report- Jason Pimental (Superintendent) & Kyle Noel (Highway Foreman)
Next Meeting Date
Adjournment

Finance Committee
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
6:30 PM
This meeting is being broadcast live and digitally recorded. 
Henry Woods Building, Select Board Meeting Room 

Open Meeting 
Approval of Meeting Minutes (Requires Vote)
April 23, 2024
New Business
Review Proposed FY25 Budgets
Animal Control Officer
Monty Tech
FY2025 Warrant Articles  
Adjourn Meeting

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

Meeting Called to Order
New Business:
(1) EO - Kim Amidon - 1552 West Street
@ 7 p.m.
(2) Con't Notice is hereby given in accordance with the Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 131, Section 40, The Wetlands Protection Act, that a public hearing will be held on a Notice of Intent to for the decommissioning of groundwater monitoring wells, removal of culverts at a stream crossing, and removal of iron flocculation from a groundwater-fed pond at property located at 99 Depot Road, Assessors Map H, Lots 1, 2, 3, 9A, 10, 11, 348, 370, 479 and recorded with the Worcester District Registry of Deeds Books 4180, 8070, 12989, Pages 75, 20, 20 consecutively.     @ 7:20 p.m.

Public Comment
Correspondence
Forest Cutting Plans
Old Business
Approve Minutes
Adjournment

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

The monthly agenda can be found online at:
http://worcesterconservation.org/activities-12.html

Meeting Called to Order
Approval of Meeting Minutes
Public Input
Chief Operators Report- Thomas George
Next Meeting Date
Adjournment

Open Meeting

Review Minutes (Vote)

Committee Treasurer Report (Vote)

Old Business:

May Events - Great Pumpkin plant distribution to First 40 Ruggles lane kids that sign up. Memorial Day parade, Townwide Photo

Order trees for Town Commons - 

June Event - Founder's Day, Barre Sportsman Club Youth Shoot - Pick date

Grand Parade - 

Fall Fair - 

New Business:

Summer Festival - 

Fireworks - Discussion. 

250th Merchandise / ribbons / Trophy's

The items which may be discussed at this meeting are reasonably anticipated by the chairman, not all items listed may be discussed and others not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent of the law.

Meeting Called to Order.
Approve Minutes:
New Business:
Correspondence/Bills:
Public Input:
Old Business:
Adjournment.

Open Meeting
Business:
Hawes Hill-Sarah Wells - Mount Grace update @ 7:30 p.m.

Public Comment
Correspondence
Forest Cutting Plans
Old Business
Approve Minutes
Adjournment

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

ALL DOGS 6 MONTHS AND OLDER MUST BE LICENSED WITH THE TOWN APRIL 1ST OF EACH YEAR.   A $20 LATE FEE PER DOG WILL BE CHARGED IN ADDITION TO THE COST OF THE LICENSE FOR ALL DOGS LICENSED ON OR AFTER JUNE 1ST.  ALL UNPAID BALANCES WILL BE CARRIED FORWARD.  FAILURE TO LICENSE OR VACCINATE A DOG CAN RESULT IN ADDITIONAL FINES OR PENALTIES.  CALL TOWN CLERK OFFICE WITH ANY QUESTIONS 978-355-2504 EXT 5

2024 CENSUS FORMS HAVE BEEN MAILED TO ALL HOUSEHOLDS.   SIGNED FORMS ARE DUE BACK FEBRUARY 1ST.  BLANK FORMS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE TOWN'S WEBSITE AT WWW.TOWNOFBARRE.COM 
QUESTIONS SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO ELLEN GLIDDEN, TOWN CLERK AT 978-355-2504 EXT 5 OR CLERK@TOWNOFBARRE.COM