Administrative Transitions, Financial Approvals, and Community Development Initiatives
Hardwick, MA Board of Selectmen Meeting 4/10/23
1h 26m
The Hardwick Board of Selectmen meeting on April 10, 2023, covered a wide range of administrative and financial matters, alongside a farewell to a departing official. Key discussions included ongoing issues with Church Street properties, approving a letter of support for a Division of Fish and Game land purchase, and tabling a decision on a WWTP mower trailer due to concerns about its suitability. The board approved the Eagle Hill sewer commitment, multiple sets of meeting minutes, and new fee schedules for the Building Department and Tax Collector. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a comprehensive performance review of the Town Administrator, highlighting numerous accomplishments and areas for development. Further financial decisions involved approving ARPA funding for a highway shower and a Parks & Recreation mower, while deferring a decision on paying off police vehicles. The meeting also saw the appointment of Dr. Neil Haylen to the Conservation Commission, updates on Mass Central Railroad projects, discussions on rural town representation, EV charger malfunctions, and progress in combining the Hardwick and Barre Councils on Aging. Concerns were raised regarding a new fee structure's impact on local businesses, and the meeting concluded with an emotional farewell to a departing Selectman.
