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October 2022 — 7 meetings

October 25, 2022 at 8:07 AM

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Hardwick Board of Selectmen Deliberates Equine Center Race Location Approval

Part 2 Hardwick, MA Board of Selectmen Meeting 10/24/22

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The Hardwick Board of Selectmen discussed the proposed Commonwealth Equine and Agricultural Center LLC Race location, focusing on the process for local approval under Mass General Law chapter 128a section 13A. Board members expressed the difficulty of the decision and the desire to allow town residents a voice, noting that a "Yes" vote from the board is required to trigger the citizen petition process for a town-wide vote. Concerns were raised about the clarity of petition timelines and the impact of the Gaming Commission's upcoming November 15th vote. After extensive discussion and public input, the board decided to defer its vote until November 1st, following the Gaming Commission's hearing on October 31st, to gather more information and clarify procedural ambiguities.

Decisions & action items

The Board of Selectmen will defer its vote on the Commonwealth Equine and Agricultural Center LLC Race location.
Hardwick Board of Selectmen Deliberates Equine Center Race Location Approval
October 25, 2022
The Treasurer/Collector Department update will be deferred to a future meeting with a lighter agenda.
Hardwick Board of Selectmen: Municipal Updates and Key Approvals
October 24, 2022
The Town Administrator review has been deferred due to agenda constraints and the Town Administrator's work schedule.
Hardwick Board of Selectmen: Municipal Updates and Key Approvals
October 24, 2022
Discussion regarding Commonwealth Equine and Agricultural Center LLC's Race location will be held at 7:15 PM as advised by the Town Clerk.
Hardwick Board of Selectmen: Municipal Updates and Key Approvals
October 24, 2022
The meeting will recess until 7:15 PM to allow Selectman Ruggles to join and to address time-sensitive agenda items.
Hardwick Board of Selectmen: Municipal Updates and Key Approvals
October 24, 2022
The Board decided to place an item on the agenda for Monday, October 24th, at 7:15 PM, for a potential vote on the Great Meadowbrook Farm horse racing proposal, with the option to defer the vote if not ready.
Hardwick Board of Selectmen Discusses APR and Horse Racing Proposal
October 21, 2022
The Board acknowledged receipt of the FAQ document prepared by legal counsel regarding questions from a previous public hearing, and moved to make it publicly available.
Hardwick Board of Selectmen Discusses APR and Horse Racing Proposal
October 21, 2022
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission will not make a decision regarding the racing license application at this public hearing.
Hardwick Public Hearing: Horse Racing License Application Review
October 18, 2022

Meeting Notes

Hardwick Board of Selectmen Deliberates Equine Center Race Location Approval

Hardwick Board of Selectmen: Municipal Updates and Key Approvals

Hardwick Board of Selectmen Discusses APR and Horse Racing Proposal

Hardwick Public Hearing: Horse Racing License Application Review

Hardwick Board of Selectmen Discuss Horse Racing Facility Location

Hardwick Selectmen Defer Vote on Horse Racing Operation

Hardwick Board Considers Equestrian Center and Horse Racing Proposal