Orange, MA

Open Meetings as of Tuesday October 3, 2023 3:47 AM EDT

All meetings before Thursday October 5, 2023 3:47 AM EDT must already be posted.

BoardDateTimeLocation
Planning Board Mon Oct 2, 2023 3:30 PM EDT Cancelled
Library Trustees Mon Oct 2, 2023 4:30 PM EDT Moore-Leland Library Remote Participation Available
Library Building Committee Mon Oct 2, 2023 4:30 PM EDT Remote participation available
Assessors Mon Oct 2, 2023 5:30 PM EDT Town Hall
Cemetery Commissioners Tue Oct 3, 2023 12:30 PM EDT South Cemetery
Board of Health Tue Oct 3, 2023 6 PM EDT Cheney Street Offices
Planning Board Tue Oct 3, 2023 6:30 PM EDT Cheney Street Offices Activity Room
Orange Elementary Subcommittees Wed Oct 4, 2023 10 AM EDT meet.google.com/uvj-cdnk-zqa
Energy Committee Wed Oct 4, 2023 3 PM EDT Cheney Street Offices
Sewer Commissioners Wed Oct 4, 2023 6:25 PM EDT Town Hall
Selectmen Wed Oct 4, 2023 6:30 PM EDT Town Hall Meeting Room
Planning Board Mon Oct 9, 2023 3:30 PM EDT Cheney Street Offices Activity Room
Water Commissioners Mon Oct 9, 2023 4 PM EDT Water Dept. Water Dept. Office
Finance Comm. Mon Oct 9, 2023 6:30 PM EDT Remote Participation via AOTV
Mahar Sub-Committees Tue Oct 10, 2023 2:15 PM EDT
Franklin County Technical School Wed Oct 11, 2023 7 PM EDT Assembly Hall
Planning Board Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:30 PM EDT Cheney Street Offices Activity Room
EDIC Tue Oct 17, 2023 7 PM EDT Town Hall
Historical Commission Wed Oct 18, 2023 5:30 PM EDT Town Hall or Zoom
Cemetery Commissioners Thu Oct 19, 2023 4 PM EDT South Cemetery Maintenance Building, 585 South Main Street

Stay tuned for details on these meetings...

Planning Board
Monday October 2, 2023 3:30 PM EDT

Cancelled

Agenda:
This is not a regular Planning Board meeting. This is a meeting of the subcommittee of the Planning Board for the Long Range Comprehensive Plan (aka Master Plan) working session and posted here to increase awareness to the public and promote participation during Public Comment times.
LRCP (aka MP) Subcommittee Meeting-
3:30pm open meeting
3:30 to 4:00pm Public comment
4:00-5:30pm Working session for committee*
5:30 adjourn
*working sessions do not necessarily entail time for public comment due to the nature of the session. Public comment is scheduled elsewhere in the meeting to ensure the public has time to voice input. Public time will be incorporated in multiple meetings over time Please plan to come at the appropriate time should you have input you desire the committee to take into consideration. If you cannot make a particular meeting, watch the agendas for upcoming public comment times. The public is welcome to stay and watch the working session should they desire. The ability for the public to comment during the working session portions will be at the discretion of the chair of the subcommittee. Thank you.

Meeting 1 of 20

Library Trustees
Monday October 2, 2023 4:30 PM EDT

Moore-Leland Library
Remote Participation Available
172 Athol Rd.

Agenda:
Wheeler Memorial Library Board of Trustees
10/2/2023
4:30 PM
Moore Leland Library 172 Athol Rd
Remote Participation Available

Chair: Candace Cross
Vice-Chair: Priscilla Gaignard
Secretary: Joanne Woodcock

Agenda topics

Housekeeping: Call to Order
Chair

Action: Approval of Minutes
Chair

Open Time for Public

Report: Financial Report
Jessica Magelaner

Report: Director's Report
Jessica Magelaner

Action: Review Annual State Aid and Financial Report

Action: Review proposed Photography & Filming Policy

Adjournment

Note: The listing of matters are those reasonably expected to 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 permitted by law.

Meeting 2 of 20

Library Building Committee
Monday October 2, 2023 4:30 PM EDT

Remote participation available

Agenda:
Wheeler Memorial Library Building Committee
10/2/2023
4:30 PM
Moore Leland Library 172 Athol Rd.
Remote Participation Available

Chair: Jessica Magelaner

Joint Meeting with Library Trustees

Agenda topics

Housekeeping: Call to Order
Chair

Action: Approval of Minutes
Chair

Open Time for Public

Discussion: MBLC grant timeline, specifics.

Discussion: Fundraising opportunities, raffles, tabling

Housekeeping: Next Meeting
Chair

Adjournment

Note: The listing of matters are those reasonably expected to be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed, and other items not listed

Meeting 3 of 20

Assessors
Monday October 2, 2023 5:30 PM EDT

Town Hall
6 Prospect St.

Agenda:
Hearing from Visitors 
Sign Motor Vehicle Abatements and Chapter Land Liens
Review of the LA-3 and LA-4 Reports  
Discuss New Growth  
Executive Session Under M.G.L CH. 39 23C (7) “to comply with the provisions of any general or special laws or federal grant-in-aid requirements”. To discuss Personal Property abatement application(s), income and expense statements, and other documents which are not open to public inspection under M.G.L CH. 59, Section 60
Adjourn Meeting

Meeting 4 of 20

Cemetery Commissioners
Tuesday October 3, 2023 12:30 PM EDT

South Cemetery
585 South Main St.

Agenda:
Call to Order
Discussion of finalists for the Superintendent of Highway, Cemetery, and Parks
Adjourn


Topic: Cemetery Commission
Time: Oct 3, 2023 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting 5 of 20

Board of Health
Tuesday October 3, 2023 6 PM EDT

Cheney Street Offices
62 Cheney Street

Agenda:
1.  Open Meeting 
     *. Introductions 
     *. Identify Emergency Exits 
2.  Tuesday, October 3, 2023  6:10 PM
     Public Hearing: 64 Mechanic Street
3.  General Business 
4.  Open Time For The Public
5.  Approve Minutes 
6.  Any Other Business Not Reasonably Anticipated 
7.  Next Meeting: November 7, 2023
8.  Adjourn

Meeting 6 of 20

Planning Board
Tuesday October 3, 2023 6:30 PM EDT

Cheney Street Offices
Activity Room
62 Cheney Street

Agenda:
I. Opening of Meeting
II. Minutes/Mail 
III Working Session- 
a. 6:30 to 7:30 pm Joint meeting with the Board of Health Short Term Rental Discussion and Planning Session-BOH discussion of Title V and Well Issues related to Short Term Rentals
b.7:30 to 8:30pm LRCP (aka Master Planning)-updates with Walker Powell and Tom Sexton
c. Community Development Office Updates- Walker Powell
IV. Open Time for the Public
V. Scheduling of next meeting
VI. 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 the discussion to the extent permitted by law.

Meeting 7 of 20

Orange Elementary Subcommittees
Wednesday October 4, 2023 10 AM EDT

meet.google.com/uvj-cdnk-zqa

Agenda:
RESOURCES & CAPACITY SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE
ORANGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT

DATE:  OCTOBER 4, 2023

TIME:  10:00 AM

WHERE:  VIRTUAL MEETING AT:  meet.google.com/uvj-cdnk-zqa


					        AGENDA
 
Facilities Update
Grant Update
FY24 Finances
Expenditures
Salary Budget Analysis
Journal Entries for review/approval
FY24 Staffing Update
FY24 Enrollment Update
Other Items brought forward
Next Meeting 






The listing of matters 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 permitted by law.

Meeting 8 of 20

Energy Committee
Wednesday October 4, 2023 3 PM EDT

Cheney Street Offices
62 Cheney Street

Agenda:
1. Check on Meeting Notes
2.  How to Approach Cleaning Streets and Sidewalks (carry over discussion for last meeting) 
3. Green Communities updates
4. Town Hall Project (1st Floor) with UMass Clean Energy Extension
5. Food Cycler Municipal Solutions follow-up
6. Other

Meeting 9 of 20

Sewer Commissioners
Wednesday October 4, 2023 6:25 PM EDT

Town Hall
6 Prospect St.

Agenda:
Sewer Commissioners
Town Hall Meeting Room
6 Prospect Street
October 4, 2023
6:25 p.m.

I.	CALL TO ORDER
•	Emergency Exits
•	Pledge of Allegiance

II.	WORKING SESSION
a.	Pool Abatement – Robert Rhodes

III.	OPEN TIME FOR THE PUBLIC
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IV.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES
•	9/6/2023

V.	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 the discussion to the extent permitted by law.

Meeting 10 of 20

Selectmen
Wednesday October 4, 2023 6:30 PM EDT

Town Hall
Meeting Room
6 Prospect St.

Agenda:
Board of Selectmen
Town Hall Meeting Room
6 Prospect Street
October 4, 2023
6:30 p.m.

I.	CALL TO ORDER (aired and recorded via AOTV)
•	Emergency Exits
•	Pledge of Allegiance

II.	OPEN TIME FOR THE PUBLIC
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III.	SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS
6:35 p.m. Brian McHugh, Housing and Redevelopment
•	Authorize Payment to SSV for Butterfield Feasibility Study
7:00 p.m. Paul Raskevitz, Jr.
•	Appoint as Interim Tree Warden

7:05 p.m. Liro Group – Public Safety Building Presentation

7:30 p.m. Mikael Pyrtel, Economic Development Update

IV.	GENERAL BUSINESS
a.	Date Change for Special Town Meeting
b.	Approve Farm Bylaw Warrant Article
c.	Discuss Building Commissioner Job Description
•	Approve Creating Temporary Inspector of Buildings Position
d.	Approve Weights and Measures Fee Schedule
e.	Discuss 3rd Thursdays Need for Port-a-Potty
f.	Appoint John McHale to Zoning Board of Appeals
g.  Sign DOER Green Communities Grant Award

V.	WORKING SESSION
a.	Continued Discussion Highway Superintendent

VI.	OPEN TIME FOR THE PUBLIC

VII.	TOWN ADMINISTRATORS REPORT

VIII.	BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S REPORT

IX.	ANNOUNCEMENTS
•	Annual Town Election Deadline
•	Hours for Halloween 

X.	UPCOMING MEETINGS
•	10/18/2023

XI.	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 the discussion to the extent permitted by law.

Meeting 11 of 20

Planning Board
Monday October 9, 2023 3:30 PM EDT

Cheney Street Offices
Activity Room
62 Cheney Street

Agenda:
This is not a regular Planning Board meeting. This is a meeting of the subcommittee of the Planning Board for the Long Range Comprehensive Plan (aka Master Plan) working session and posted here to increase awareness to the public and promote participation during Public Comment times.
LRCP (aka MP) Subcommittee Meeting-
3:30pm open meeting
3:30 to 4:00pm Public comment
4:00-5:30pm Working session for committee*
5:30 adjourn
*working sessions do not necessarily entail time for public comment due to the nature of the session. Public comment is scheduled elsewhere in the meeting to ensure the public has time to voice input. Public time will be incorporated in multiple meetings over time Please plan to come at the appropriate time should you have input you desire the committee to take into consideration. If you cannot make a particular meeting, watch the agendas for upcoming public comment times. The public is welcome to stay and watch the working session should they desire. The ability for the public to comment during the working session portions will be at the discretion of the chair of the subcommittee. Thank you.

Meeting 12 of 20

Water Commissioners
Monday October 9, 2023 4 PM EDT

Water Dept.
Water Dept. Office
16 West Myrtle St.

Agenda:  not yet available

Meeting 13 of 20

Finance Comm.
Monday October 9, 2023 6:30 PM EDT

Remote Participation via AOTV

Agenda:
- Call to Order
- Re-Organize
- Minutes (if available)
- General Business
- Schedule Next Meeting
- Committee Member Comments/Updates
- Adjourn

Meeting 14 of 20

Mahar Sub-Committees
Tuesday October 10, 2023 2:15 PM EDT

Agenda:
RESOURCES & CAPACITY SUB-COMMITTEE MEETING OF THE
RALPH C. MAHAR REGIONAL SCHOOL DISTRICT

DATE: OCTOBER 10, 2023

TIME:  2:15 PM

WHERE:  VIRTUAL MEETING AT  meet.google.com/fje-ceqy-pmv



Phone Numbers
(‪US‬)‪+1 570-399-3913‬
PIN: ‪215 551 001#‬‬

						Agenda

	
Facilities Update 
Grants Update 
FY24 Finances
Expenses to Budget
Revenue
Salary Budget Analysis  
Journal Entries for review/approval
FY24 Staffing Update 
FY24 Enrollment Update 
Other Items brought forward
Next Meeting






The listing of matters 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 permitted by law.

Meeting 15 of 20

Franklin County Technical School
Wednesday October 11, 2023 7 PM EDT

Assembly Hall

Agenda:
Franklin Coumty Technical School District School Committee meeting

Meeting 16 of 20

Planning Board
Monday October 16, 2023 3:30 PM EDT

Cheney Street Offices
Activity Room
62 Cheney Street

Agenda:
This is not a regular Planning Board meeting. This is a meeting of the subcommittee of the Planning Board for the Long Range Comprehensive Plan (aka Master Plan) working session and posted here to increase awareness to the public and promote participation during Public Comment times.
LRCP (aka MP) Subcommittee Meeting-
3:30pm open meeting
3:30 to 4:00pm Public comment
4:00-5:30pm Working session for committee*
5:30 adjourn
*working sessions do not necessarily entail time for public comment due to the nature of the session. Public comment is scheduled elsewhere in the meeting to ensure the public has time to voice input. Public time will be incorporated in multiple meetings over time Please plan to come at the appropriate time should you have input you desire the committee to take into consideration. If you cannot make a particular meeting, watch the agendas for upcoming public comment times. The public is welcome to stay and watch the working session should they desire. The ability for the public to comment during the working session portions will be at the discretion of the chair of the subcommittee. Thank you.

Meeting 17 of 20

EDIC
Tuesday October 17, 2023 7 PM EDT

Town Hall
6 Prospect St.

Agenda:
Minutes for Approval
Recently Received Correspondence Treasurer's Report 
RPIP Project Manager's Report
Old Business 
New Business

Meeting 18 of 20

Historical Commission
Wednesday October 18, 2023 5:30 PM EDT

Town Hall or Zoom

Agenda:  not yet available

Meeting 19 of 20

Cemetery Commissioners
Thursday October 19, 2023 4 PM EDT

South Cemetery Maintenance Building, 585 South Main Street

Agenda:
Call meeting to order
Emergency exits
Open Time for Public
1.  read and accept minutes of June 10 2021 meeting.
2. Sign Deeds.
3 Personnel.
4. Budget.
5 Superintendent's Report.
6. Commissioners' report.
7 future Agenda Items.

The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting.  Not all items may be discussed, and other items may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.

Meeting 20 of 20