Issue 18 June 2025
Planning Board 5/7
This meeting had only 3 members in attendance as the fourth member had not start her term yet. There is still a vacant position on the Board. Any interested resident should apply to the Planning Director, Brian Keating.
Minutes
The minutes of April 16 were tabled until the next meeting.
Public Hearing
A petition by Robert Holliday (Applicant) and Massachusetts Youth Soccer Association (owner), 512 Old Union Turnpike in Lancaster, to request a Special Permit pursuant to Section 220-36.2 to install lighting poles and luminaires greater than 20 feet in height on 5 turf fields at the soccer fields at this location.
The site is located in the Retail Sub District (EZA) District and in the Flexible Design District 1, and in the Integrated Planning Overlay District (1). The lot is identified on the Assessor’s database as Map 9, Parcel 9.
The Board could not approve this as there were not 4 members on the Board until the following meeting. The applicant requested a continuance until June 9 when the fourth member will be presented.
Public Meeting
357 Sterling Road
The Board will discuss proposed conditions for this site plan that was approved on April 16, 2025 by all three members of the Planning Board. The draft of the Decision and conditions of approval conditions can be viewed here: https://www.ci.lancaster.ma.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif16016/f/pages/final_05022025_draft_pb_decision-357_sterling- _site_plan.pdf.
The motion was made to approve the Order of Conditions and approved.
Communications
Request from Certified Truck and Auto Repair
The applicant requested that the square footage of the building be reduced to avoid additional parking requirements. Brian Keating, Planning Director, explained the request. Chair Frank Streeter does not see it as a significant change. Keating agreed. Nothing requires the Board’s attention.
Conservation Commission 5/13
This meeting was the first for Georgia Albanese, Conservation Agent. She introduced herself at the beginning of the meeting. The hearing for 10 Fire 54 was finally closed.
Public Hearings
Continued Notice of Intent – 10 Fire Road 54
Reconstruction of a single-family home
Bill Hannigan, Hannigan Engineering, LLC, presented the new items the Commission had requested. He showed a letter sent via email just sent and went through the details. These included a review of compliance documentation, mitigation and restoration plans, impervious area calculations, driveway and utility relocation, and lighting and septic system concerns.
Attorney Jeffrey Roelofs, representing an abutter, John Bowen, went through an email he had sent in response. There are still concerns about the extensiveness of the project as the current project is 4 times the existing structure and there are lawns and other disturbances to the natural areas. He also had advice for the Commission about the Order of Conditions and closing the hearing.
Chuck Caron, Consultant for the applicant, spoke about the time of year restrictions for the vernal pool species. He thought that February is too early, that March 15th would be better. He also thought mid-July was fine.
Hannigan rebutted some of Atty Roelofs’ comments, especially about the ORAD, which has been a contentious item through the hearing.
None of the Commissioners had any further comments. Chair Tom Seidenberg said that he had already set up some time with Town Counsel to go over the Order of Conditions.
Attorney Richard Nyland, representing the applicant, agreed with Atty Roelofs, that the Commission keep the hearing open while they consider the conditions.
Commissioner Dennis Hubbard went through the different conditions he had thought significant to protect the vernal pool and wetlands. He asked about signage for protection of these areas.
Caron wanted to know what work is prohibited during the vernal pool breeding season. Chair Seidenberg said mainly the driveway construction.
Chair Seidenberg went through the other conditions that are in the Order.
There was a discussion about the existing dock. Atty Nyland suggested there be an enforcement order for the dock, since it had not been approved prior to its construction, instead of putting its status in the Order of Conditions.
There was a motion to close the hearing and was approved.
The Order of Conditions will be issued at the next meeting.
Continued Notice of Intent – Lot 3 Neck Road (a portion of Assessor’s Map 30, Parcel 128)
Construction of a single-family home
The peer review has not been completed. A motion was made to continue until the next meeting and approved.
Continued Notice of Intent – 2038 Lunenberg Road
Installation of stormwater management system
Attorney Peter Campobasso and Anthony Cleaves from Haley Ward, LLC were present. Chair Seidenberg recounted the site visit that was done, and he is still concerned about the runoff from the road. He said the runoff from the site has been resolved.
He had questions about the dry water basin which he addressed to Cleaves since it concerns a cold-water fishery. Cleaves went through the mitigation of the basin, with the addition of a sub-basin and underground infiltration system.
Commissioner Jim Lavallee had questions about the sub-basin. Cleaves made further explanation.
Atty Campobasso explained the functionality of the entire system.
Further discussion followed, and previous peer reviews were discussed.
The Commission thought a further peer review is necessary, specifically about the dry retention basin and the system in regards to its location to the cold water fishery. Since it is not known whether the peer review referenced a cold-water fishery, Chair Seidenberg suggested they review the last peer review and discuss this again in the next meeting. Everyone agreed.
Cara Sanford, 350 Bull Run Rd, commented that this does need to be clarified since it is a matter that DEP (Department of Environmental Protection) noted this and said the applicant should comply with the regulations concerning this.
Cleaves does not know whether this was answered.
Sanford clarified she wanted to know if the documentation was provided.
Chair Seidenberg said that there needs to be an answer to this question.
A motion was made to continue the hearing to the next meeting.
Continued Request for Determination of Applicability – Removal of dead trees within the Seven Bridge Road right-of-way
A request was made to continue to June 24.
A motion was made to continue to June 24 and approved.
Discussion
397 Center Bridge Road Enforcement Order
Albanese recounted a meeting with the site manager, and she had an assurance he would attend this meeting but he was not there.
Commissioner Lavallee thinks the conditions have worsened and he wondered if a site walk is in order.
Chair Seidenberg said the site has been degraded but some degradation may be outside the Commission’s jurisdiction.
Albanese will reach out to the property owner.
2121 North Main St Enforcement Order
Frank McPartlan, from Dillis & Roy representing the property owner, reported that the property owner is under contract with Dillis & Roy. McPartlan has been on site and is familiar with the condition of the site. He shared photos from the site. He said there are no erosion controls and a lot of construction debris from the new house. There are some natural dirt berms.
McPartlan said he plans to survey and flag the wetlands and submit a plan.
Chair Seidenberg was appreciative of his plans.
Sanford commented that this area is in the critical environmental area.
Albanese asked about the intentions of the property owner. McPartlan did not know but he will advise when he does.
Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP)
Cara Sanford is working on updating the plan. She asked about collaboration with Albanese and the Commission. She had done the original plan, now in place and being updated. She spoke about the process.
Chair Seidenberg recounted the Commission’s activity of cataloguing the open spaces. Commissioner Lavalle is designated to chair this discussion, and he suggested they do a comparison between Sanford’s information and the Commission’s.
Sanford, Albanese, and Commissioner Lavallee decided to meet to discuss the open space plan. They can formulate an outline and report back to the Commission on action items.
Chair Seidenberg outlined how the open spaces are almost continually connected currently, and a long-term goal could be to have connectors for all parcels. He would also like to see how the 10% from the Community Protection Act funds can be used to conserve the parcels.
Inquiry about a graduation party at Bartlett Conservation Area and Robert Frommer Park
Albanese got an inquiry about a graduation party at these areas. The group wanted to reserve picnic tables. She talked with the Town Administrator and while the tables cannot be reserved, she asked the Commission for their opinion. Chair Seidenberg said reserving the picnic tables is not currently possible, but it is a public space so they can use the space. He thought in the future there could be policies set for accepting reservations. David Mallette asked about the maintenance of the area.
General discussion regarding updating the Wetlands Protection Bylaw and Regulations
Chair Seidenberg shared a draft of his mark-up of the Wetlands Protection Bylaw and Regulations. He has made key changes in submission requirements and performance standards. He also clarified quorums and voting on bylaw issues.
He went through other various changes he made with explanations.
He will distribute to the Commission and Albanese for review.
General discussion regarding the oversight of open space parcels
Tabled for future discussion.
Minutes
The minutes from 3/25 were approved. The minutes from 4/8 and 4/22 are under review.
Select Board 5/19
This meeting was the first for the new member David Carr and there were votes for the chair and clerk, as well as the signer of warrants.
There was also a vote to publish all requests for public information on the website. This was passed by the majority.
Organization of the Board
Member Ralph Gifford nominated Member David Carr as Chair. Carr demurred. Carr nominated Member Jason Allison. Allison was elected. Carr was elected as clerk. Allsion asked to be able sign the warrants, Gifford asked also, “so as to have a role in the organization.” Jeff Nutting, Interim Town Administrator, whose opinion was solicited, explained the role. Allison was elected as signer of the warrants.
Minutes
Review and act on the following Select Board’s Regular Meeting Minutes: April 7, April 23, and May 5.
The minutes of the three meetings were approved.
Public Comment
Opportunity for the public to address their concerns, make comments, offer suggestions, or ask questions.
There were no public comments.
Administration, Budget and Policy
Votes may be taken
Town Administrator Recruitment Process (John Petrin- Community Paradigm Associates, LLC)
Petrin updated the Board that three finalists were ready for interviews. There was a discussion on how the interview questions were to be asked of the candidates. Also, there was discussion about how the further process will work. Nutting explained what information he would provide.
June 3 and 4 are available for interviews. June 3 was decided upon as the night for interviews of an hour each for each candidate starting at 6 PM. Each member will ask 3 to 4 questions.
Allison and Nutting will conduct final negotiations.
Release of Chisholm Bond regarding the Earth Removal Operation on Fort Pond Road
Gifford made the motion to release the bond. Some discussions followed about the procedure. This was approved.
Fire Chief Search Process
Allison and Nutting updated the Board that final interviews will be mid-July. The committee for this search will be finalized in early June.
Petition the General Court to exempt the Lancaster Police Department from Civil Service
The petition was approved.
Petition the General Court to dissolve the Animal Control Commission
Because this Commission was defunct, the petition was approved.
Vote to accept the donation of $1,000 to be used for Adult Co-Ed Softball League (Recreation)
This was accepted.
Discuss the publishing of all Public Record requests to the Town’s website. (Allison)
Allison explained his suggestion. Nutting said the request is public record. Gifford asks how much work is required. Nutting said no additional work. Carr asked about the benefits or downside. Chief Everett Moody asked about whether the requests coming to the Police Department be subject to this also. Allison said no. Gifford asked if this is the standard procedure in other towns. Gifford said it may deter people from these requests, which is a bad consequence. Allsion said he would not defer for more investigation. Allison made a motion to publish these requests on the town website, and it was passed 2-1 with Gifford voting no.
Annual Appointments
Term to expire June 30, 2026
Keeper of the Lock-Up – Commissioner Everett Moody
Measurer of Wood & Bark – Ronald W. Valinski
Sealer of Weights & Measures – Ronald W. Valinski
Town Counsel & Labor Counsel –Harrington-Heep, LLP
Lyle Pierce – Constable
All were approved.
Resignations
Economic Development Committee – David Carr
Nutting asked for candidates to apply for a Planning Board vacancy.
Executive Session
The Select Board will meet in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a), for the following purpose: i. Purpose (2): To discuss contract negotiations with the Finance Director. ii. The Chair will make the Motion to move to enter into Executive Session in accordance with M.G.L c. 30A, § 21(a) (2) To discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with the Finance Director (Cheryl Gariepy); To conduct contract negotiations with the Finance Director (Cheryl Gariepy); and not to reconvene in Open Session thereafter. (Roll Call Vote)
The Select Board will meet in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a), for the following purpose: i. Purpose (3): To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Fire Department and Police Department ii. The Chair will make the Motion to move to enter into Executive Session in accordance with M.G.L c. 30A, § 21(a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with Fire Department and Police Department and invite Interim Town Administrator Jeff Nutting and Police Chief Everett Moody into the Executive Session; and not to reconvene in Open Session thereafter. (Roll Call Vote)
Board of Health May 22
This meeting was Mack Maloney’s first meeting. He has worked with Bill Brookings, Nashoba Board of Health Representative, and done Title 5 work.
Permits
88 Fitch Road
Distribution Box
825 Brockelman Road
Distribution Box
1292 North Main Street
Distribution Box
Bill Brookings will issue permits for these.
Title V Inspection Report
260 Fort Pond Road
27 Runaway Brook
These two have passed.
88 Fitch Road
825 Brockelman Road
1292 North Main Street
These three are conditional passes if the distribution box replacements are successful.
Discussion
340 Bull Hill Road letter
Brookings has a response to the water department and will send so this item can come off the agenda.
70 McGovern Blvd update
The road has been regraded, and the owner will put down calcium chips if needed, and the owner will install speed bumps to slow down the traffic. Brookings will keep an eye on the roadway dust. Chair Paster would like the owner to put down calcium chips down within the next 5 days. Brookings will get back to the owner by phone call and via certified letter.
2237 North Main Street update
Complaint of trash piling up. Email received from a person living at the address who is an in-law of the owners, citing various complaints of mold and hoarding. The property is being lost and will change ownership shortly. Member Shiela Mallette suggested a visit. Chair Jeff Paster asked Samatha Zediker, clerk, to respond to the writer of the email and ask if she is making a complaint to the Board. A formal notice will be given by the constable about the trash.
Snack shack food service letter
Still pending a draft letter by Chair Paster. Mallette said that any group serving food at events need a temporary food service permit. There is no fee associated with the temp permit for nonprofit and town entities.
Third-party landfill inspection
Chair Paster needs to recommend a third party and engage them. Need the inspection report done by the DEP (Department of Environmental Protection).
27 Burbank Lane
Septic tank offset/frost wall
The applicant would like to do an addition for his home. The frost wall for the addition will be 5 feet from the septic. The legal setback is 10 feet. The Board recommended a public hearing for a Title V variance hearing and notify abutters.
Minutes
The minutes from April 2 and April 24 were approved with corrections.
Zoning Board of Appeals 5/22
Lancaster Lede notes that the development on Neck Road has been resolved by an abutter purchasing the property.
Minutes
The minutes from 3/27 were approved. These minutes can be viewed here: https://www.ci.lancaster.ma.us/board-appeals/minutes/3-27-25-zba-meeting-minutes-draft.
Public Hearing
Special Permit: 68 High Street Extension
Pursuant to Article XIII of the Lancaster Zoning Bylaw §220-51 Standard Exemptions for Nonconforming Buildings, the Applicant is requesting a Special Permit to extend a nonconforming building by constructing a front porch that is proposed to extend into the allowed side setback for a Residentially zoned property. Application materials can be viewed here: https://www.ci.lancaster.ma.us/board-appeals/pages/68-high-street.
A petition by Alicia Silva, applicant and Miracle Makeovers, owner of 320 Bolton Rd., Lancaster Ma. 01523 for the following: A request for a Special Permit pursuant to §220-51 to expand a non-conforming building by constructing A front porch which extends into the allowed side setback. The proposed site is located at 68 High St, Lancaster MA 01523, and is used as a nonconforming one family dwelling. The parcel is zoned for Residential use and is identified by the Town Assessor as Map 42 Parcel 79.
The applicant, Fernando Silva, went through the request. The hearing was closed, and the Special Permit was approved.
Public Meeting
MCO Cottages/Jones Crossing
The Conditions of Approval for this residential subdivision 40B development approved under an MGL Chapter 40B comprehensive permit included the installation of stop signs replacing existing Yield signs in two locations approaching the entrance of the development on Chase Hill Rd. and South Meadow Rd. The Lancaster Public Safety Commissioner is recommending that the existing traffic pattern be retained. The Board will discuss and will motion whether this change to the Conditions of Approval is substantial or insubstantial. If the change is determined to be substantial the project owner will need to appear before the Board in a Public Hearing to change the Conditions of Approval.
Brian Keating, Planning Director, reported that he could not find any traffic study. Police Chief Everett Moody finds no issue with the yield sign. There was a motion that the change is not substantial so there is no need to reopen the public hearing. This was approved.
Conservation Commission 5/27
This meeting reviewed the Order of Conditions for 10 Fire Road 54 and amended the Order of Conditions for 0 Hilltop Road.
Public Hearings
Request to Amend Order of Conditions – 0 Hilltop Road
Nick Dewhurst, Engineer from Bohler, Inc., representing the applicant, James Whitney, wanted clarification on a couple of items in the conditions to better define them. He spoke about the robustness of the erosion controls.
The commissioners did not have any questions. Chair Tom Seidenberg said Town Counsel had rewritten the items under scrutiny. He showed the revised items provided on screen. Dewhurst said that this was acceptable.
The commissioners were good also with the wording.
Chair Seidenberg read a public comment from Cara Sanford, 350 Bull Hill Rd., who disapproved of weakening of any stormwater management since the development will have a severe impact on the environment of wetlands buffer zones.
The hearing was closed, and a motion to accept the revised wording was approved.
Rest for Determination of Applicability – CSX railroad Vegetation Management Plan
Kipp Callahan, Environmental Scientist from VHP, representing CSX, would like the vegetation Plan for 2025 through 2029 approved. It is already approved through the state. He described the herbicide application process on the railway. They do not spray within 22 ft of a wetland anywhere along the track.
He presented slides showing the places where there are no spray zones and the spray is only done once per year. The crew, mapping the zones, marked the ties with blue and yellow paint to delineate the zones.
The hearing was closed and a motion was made to make a positive determination, this was approved.
Continued Notice of Intent – Lot 3 Neck Road (a portion of Assessor’s Map 30, Parcel 128)
Construction of a single-family home
A request was requested to continue to June 10. This was approved.
Continued Notice of Intent – 2038 Lunenberg Road
Installation of stormwater management system
Attorney Peter Campobasso said Georgia Albanese, Conservation Agent, had searched the files and have not found a peer review for the stormwater system. Atty Campobasso said there hasn’t been any overflow into the catch basins. Chair Seidenberg agree there hasn’t been any flow to the dry detention basin during the 2” rainstorms. Atty Campobasso said the raingarden is the preferred method. Chair Seidenberg commented a peer review needs to determine that this is not a problem. The Commission agreed and a motion was made and approved. The NOI was continued until June 10. Albanese will reach out to CEI for the peer review.
Continued Request for Determination of Applicability - Removal of dead trees within the Seven Bridge Road right-of-way
Continued to 6/24/25
Meeting Discussion
10 Fire Road 54 Order of Conditions review
After review by Albanese, Chair Seidenberg, and Town Counsel of the draft, the applicant was contacted and asked for a two week extension. Chair Seidenberg wanted to go through the items, including the exemption of 215-5A.
He asked if the project was approvable without the exemption of 215-5A. Commissioner Jim Lavalle said it was approvable without the exemption. He said the applicant has not claimed that exemption. Commissioner Dennis Hubbard said if this was new construction, the Commission would not allow it, but because structures already exist the Commission can allow the reconstruction.
The Commissioners agreed that if the current structures were not there, no project would be allowable.
Discussion followed to further discern the extent of the exemption and the work if still regulated under the bylaw.
Several specific items were explained and a roll call vote was taken on several items with the Commissioners in agreement on all.
The area that is exempt was further defined and that the mitigation of the disturbances and the Commission agreed on these areas and the mitigation are satisfactory. The driveway was discussed in detail, and the Commission agreed the movement of the driveway is a betterment of the vernal pool.
Chair Seidenberg said further drafts would be done in conjunction with Albanese and Town Counsel.
397 Center Bridge Road Enforcement Order
Albanese spoke with the representative for the owner of the property, and she said the communication has not been successful. Chair Seidenberg said the owner has not been in touch and Commissioner David Mallette pointed out this was the third time that the owner has not been available. The Commission decided to re-engage with Town Counsel. A motion was made and approved.
Proposal of signage for applicants as part of permitting process, indicating Resource Areas
Chair Seidenberg showed an example of signage for delineating resource areas saying no dumping and no disturbance. The Commissioners discussed including a QR Code for a link to the Commission’s webpage at Commissioner Mallette’s suggestion.
General discussion regarding updating the Wetlands Protection Bylaw and Regulations
Chair Seidenberg presented his draft. He went through the changes. He defined a lot of terms used in the document. He also defined the role of the Conservation Agent.
He included a great deal of information and added some completion to processes.
There were some revisions that were questioned so one more draft is needed.
Chair Seidenberg will send to Town Counsel and the Commission for review.
General discussion regarding the oversight of open space parcels
Commissioner Lavalle recounted that 0 Hawthorne Lane has been by the Town for general municipal purposes and that the Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP) is not on the new Town Website. Cara Sanford, member of the OSRP committee, is going to coordinate with the Town to get this added.
He is going attend OSRP meetings to strengthen the liaison between the Committee and the Commission.
Minutes
The minutes from 4/8/2025, 4/22/2025, and 5/13/25 were approved.
Select Board 6/2
This meeting updated several activities, especially the search for the new Fire Chief.
Minutes
Review and act on the following minutes May 19.
The minutes were approved.
Scheduled Appearances and Public Hearings
Recreation Committee visit to provide project updates.
Thomas Wood, member of the Committee, reported that the Committee wants to have input into the DCAMM planning and use. The Committee also advised the old Memorial School should be demolished and used for open space. He also said the Committee would like the existing basketball courts at the Mary Rowlandson School fields re-conditioned, due to numerous cracks, as well as refurbishing the public tennis courts.
Woods confirmed to Member Ralph Gifford that there was a grant application behind their recommendation on the Memorial School.
The Board voted to support the Committee.
Public Comment
Opportunity for the public to address their concerns, make comments, offer suggestions, or ask questions.
There were no public comments.
Administration, Budget and Policy
(Votes may be taken)
Fire Chief Search Process
Update
The process is online at the Town website according to Chair Jason Allison. The process involves three phases:
Resume review
First Round Interviews
Finalist Interviews by Select Board
This process should conclude by June 11 so to have a finalized contract by mid-July.
The search committee is Chief Everett Moody, Jason Allison, Rob Alix, Fire Chief Mark Sadowski from West Boylston, and retired Lancaster Fire Chief John Fleck.
Member David Carr questioned why there were no member of the current members of the Fire Department. Chair Allison defended this as a recommendation by outside fire departments. Discussion followed and Allison said that members would be involved later. Member Gifford suggested that the current employees be polled to assess their thoughts on the best candidates for the position.
Approve letters in support of separate grant applications through the MA Executive Office of Economic Development (EOED) Community One Stop for Growth portal as follows:
a. Rural Development Fund:
(i) Feasibility study for Old Town Hall
(ii) Zoning Bylaw updates
b. MassDevelopment Site Readiness Program and/or Brownfields Redevelopment Fund:
i. Environmental assessment and/or remediation plan, Memorial School, 39 Harvard Road.
Three letters included in the Select Board packet for this meeting but there is no representative to present to support the letters. Carr said he could support the Old Town Hall and Memorial School but doesn’t know about the bylaw changes. The grant applications seemed to be as close as June 4.
The Zoning Bylaw grant is for bringing on a planning consultant, the Board agreed that with the deadline and the letters explained the actions, that all could be approved and were approved.
Appointment(s)
Housing Authority (Tenant Representative)
1 vacancy - 5-year term to expire 6/30/2030
3 applicants:
Amy Day
David Sargent
Roberta Winsor
After discussion about the term length, the three applicants came up to the podium to discuss their qualification.
Roberta Winsor, 32 Bigelow Gardens, said that Bigelow Gardens’ residents need a voice. She has lived at Bigelow Gardens for 15 years. She said parking is a problem.
David Sargent, 69 Bigelow Gardens, detailed his public education and public service record. He would like to bring his viewpoint to the Authority.
Amy Day, 31 Bigelow, she’s interested in changing the Housing Authority. She would like the younger generation involved. She is in favor of putting Grub-X on the lawns, and the mailboxes painted, and the dumpster location changed.
There was an outburst from the audience about the Board’s recommendation of selecting Winsor and quelled. There was discussion about personal relationships as well as letters of recommendation for Winsor.
Winsor was appointed unanimously.
Montachusett Regional Planning Counsel (Alternate Representative)
1-year term to expire 6/30/2026
Brian Keating, Director of Community and Planning Development
This was approved.
Re-appointment(s) Affordable Housing Trust
2-year term to expire 6/30/2027
Kristin Briner
Agricultural Committee
3-year terms to expire 6/30/2028
Susan Miner
Eric Jakubowicz
Animal Control Officer (AC)
1 year term to expire 6/30/2026
Phyllis Tower
Board of Appeals (ZBA)
5-year term to expire 6/30/2030
Dennis Hubbard
Community Preservation Act (CPA) Committee
3-year terms to expire 6/30/2028 •
Regina Brown, representing the Planning Board
Marilyn Largey
Conservation Commission
3-years terms to expire 6/30/2028
James Lavallee
Dennis Hubbard
Constable
1 year term to expire 6/30/2026
Everett Moody, Police Chief
Member Carr made a motion to confirm all the above appointments as a slate. This was approved and the motion made to approve was made and accepted unanimously.
Licenses and Permits
Rental Application
Lancaster Use of Town Owned Buildings & Town Green
Renter: Lancaster Land Trust
Date/Time of Event: Sunday, June 22, 2025, from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Program: Free Give-or-Take Event
Contact: Susan Munyon at info@lancasterlandtrust.org
This was approved.
APPROVAL OF LICENSE DATE CHANGE
Special (One Day) Liquor License
Applicant’s Name: Jesse Tarbell Organization: Sterling Street Brewery
Event Address: FC Stars Soccer Fields, 70 McGovern Blvd., Lancaster, MA 01523
Event Purpose: FC Stars Night
Event Date: originally: Thursday, May 22, 2025 (rain out) – originally voted 4/23/25
Now Proposed: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Event Hours: 3pm-9pm
This was approved.
The Select Board will meet in Executive Session pursuant to M.G.L. c.30A, §21(a), for the following purpose:
To discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with the Finance Director (Cheryl Gariepy).
A motion was made to move that the Board enter executive session under Executive Session Purpose 2 to discuss strategy with respect to contract negotiations with the Finance Director (Cheryl Gariepy), to invite Ivria Fried, Town Counsel, into the Executive Session, and to adjourn from Executive Session and not to return to open session. This was approved.
Lancaster Lede notes that on June 3, after 3 hours of interviews, the Board chose and hired John Woodsmall, III, for Town Administrator.