Information for Meeting of Selectmen
Wednesday November 19, 2014 6:00 PM EST

Board of Selectmen
Town Hall Meeting Room, 6 Prospect Street
November 19, 2014 - 6:00 p.m.
CALL MEETING TO ORDER:  These proceedings are being aired and recorded by AOTV
•	Emergency Exits Announcement
•	Pledge of Allegiance

EXECUTIVE SESSION: M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sec. 21, Reason #1 – To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or to discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual (Police Chief present).

MEETING MINUTES:  September 24, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
o	Board/Committee Vacancies to be filled:* 
o	One (1) Assessor 
o	One (1) Human Resource Board – (appointed by Moderator)
o	Two (2) Elementary School Committee (elected)
o	Three (3) Zoning Board of Appeals
*This is a partial list.  A complete list of vacancies can be obtained from the Town Clerk.

OPEN TIME FOR THE PUBLIC:

SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS: (times are estimates, but not to begin before listed time)
6:40 pm:  Peter Guertin, Resident, 14 Prentiss Street 
	Request for a ‘Display of Vehicle for Sale Permit’ per Orange General Bylaws, Chapter 187, Sec. 2
6:45 pm:  Bob Ellison, Orange Community Chorus
	Request to use Ruth B. Smith Auditorium for Christmas Concert, December 20, 4 pm (& rehearsals)
7:00 pm:  Public Hearing, Application for Transfer of All Alcoholic Beverages License
	Krishna & Maiya Liquor Corp, 115 New Athol Road
7:15 pm:  Public Hearing, Application for Transfer of Wine & Malt Beverages License 
	Big G’s Mini-Mart, 426 East River Street 
7:30 pm:  Public Hearing – FY14 CDBG Application

GENERAL BUSINESS:
1.	Sign Special Town Meeting Warrant for December 4, 2014
2.	Request for Appointment to Armory Commission – William Ruby (tabled from 10/22)
3.	Update re: FY14 Year End Financial Closing and Reporting 

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT: 
•	Putnam Hall Demolition
•	Rodney Hunt Request for Project Decertification
	
BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S REPORT:

CLOSING COMMENTS AND/OR REQUESTS FOR ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:

EXECUTIVE SESSION: M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Sec. 21, Reason #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)

NEXT REGULAR MEETING:  December 3, 2014 @ 6:30 p.m. – Town Hall Meeting Room
*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.