Information for Meeting of Selectmen
Wednesday February 24, 2016 6:30 PM EST

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

II.	APPROVAL OF MINUTES:  February 3, 2016

III.	ANNOUNCEMENTS:  Schedule for Upcoming Elections

IV.	OPEN TIME FOR THE PUBLIC:

V.	PUBLIC HEARING:  Sandri Realty Inc. – Amend License to Store Propane, 164 Daniel Shays Highway – 7 pm
 
VI.	SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS:
1.	Introduction of Firefighters Ian Hurley and Ben Miller – James Young, Fire Chief
2.	MCAP (Municipal Coalition Against the Pipeline) Update – Ken Berthiaume, Orange MCAP Representative (with Pat Larson)
•	NED (Northeast Energy Direct) Pipeline Update
•	Potential effects to Orange	         3.	ALICE Training – Nancy Blackmer, Town Clerk
4.	Finalist for Building Inspector – Robert D. Legare  

VII.	GENERAL BUSINESS:
1.	Option to Purchase Converted Land per Chapter 61A, §14 at 270 Daniel Shays Highway
2.	Legislative Act re: Formation of Department of Public Works
3.	Legislative Act re: Removal of Police Chief From Civil Process (Voted @ STM 10/15)
4.	FY17 Budget Process

VIII.	TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: 
Update on Point Property Sale
Update on Joining Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust

IX.	BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S REPORT:

X.	CLOSING COMMENTS AND/OR REQUESTS FOR ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:   
	Legislative Updates & Request for Assistance – Representative Susannah Whipps Lee
	Complete Streets Policy Adoption
	Reorganization & Liaison Assignments – March 2016
	Review Articles for Annual Town Meeting; Dog Bylaw, Parade Bylaw, Rezoning for Exit 15
	Board of Selectmen Priorities

XI.	EXECUTIVE SESSION:  M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §21, Exception #3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares; (Collective Bargaining – Clerical & Schools).  

XII.	NEXT REGULAR MEETING:
March 2, 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.