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.
Board | Date | Time | Location | |
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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) Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83885991680?pwd=clhOOFRTNlNrNzBkeTV5ZHpQdGsxQT09 Meeting ID: 838 8599 1680 Passcode: 470411 --- One tap mobile +16465588656,,83885991680#,,,,*470411# US (New York) +16469313860,,83885991680#,,,,*470411# US --- Dial by your location • +1 646 558 8656 US (New York) • +1 646 931 3860 US • +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC) • +1 305 224 1968 US • +1 309 205 3325 US • +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) • +1 386 347 5053 US • +1 507 473 4847 US • +1 564 217 2000 US • +1 669 444 9171 US • +1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose) • +1 689 278 1000 US • +1 719 359 4580 US • +1 253 205 0468 US • +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) • +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) • +1 360 209 5623 US Meeting ID: 838 8599 1680 Passcode: 470411 Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kcVWRvGCMs
Meeting 5 of 20
Board of Health
Tuesday October 3, 2023 6 PM EDT
Cheney Street Offices
62 Cheney Street
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
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
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
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.
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 Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hXSXBMLuRZ6_MoBjZhgnCQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 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.
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 Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hXSXBMLuRZ6_MoBjZhgnCQ After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. 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
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.
Meeting 13 of 20
Finance Comm.
Monday October 9, 2023 6:30 PM EDT
Remote Participation via AOTV
- 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
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
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
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.
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
Meeting 19 of 20
Cemetery Commissioners
Thursday October 19, 2023 4 PM EDT
South Cemetery Maintenance Building, 585 South Main Street
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