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July 2023 — 3 meetings

July 25, 2023 at 7:31 AM

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Key Discussions on Town Staffing, Bylaws, and Financial Management

Hardwick, MA Board of Selectmen Meeting 7/24/23

48m

The Hardwick Board of Selectmen meeting on July 24, 2023, focused on critical town operations, including the ongoing accountant staffing challenges and potential solutions involving former staff and new models. Significant attention was also given to addressing the severe staffing shortages within the Department of Public Works, with plans for recruitment and compensation review. Other key discussions involved the consolidation and management of the Morris Scholarship Fund, proposed updates to Planning Board bylaws, the adoption of the Mullen Rule for board member participation, and the implementation of mandatory hearing recordings for all adjudicatory boards. The meeting also included the appointment of election workers and updates on various town projects and grant applications.

Decisions & action items

Appointment of election workers for terms until 2024: Warden Joyce Power, Clerk Marilyn Sharrock, and Workers Nancy Lemoin, Joanne LaPointe, Wendy Bolanazi, Gail Ashes, Frank Hanson.
Key Discussions on Town Staffing, Bylaws, and Financial Management
July 25, 2023
Personnel Committee meeting scheduled for August 16th at 4:00 PM via Zoom.
Key Discussions on Town Staffing, Bylaws, and Financial Management
July 25, 2023
Open positions for the Highway Department will be re-advertised.
Key Discussions on Town Staffing, Bylaws, and Financial Management
July 25, 2023
The Board acknowledged receipt of the project proposal.
Hardwick Board Reviews Casella Landfill Expansion Proposal
July 19, 2023
The request to email the presentation slides and post them on the town website was approved.
Hardwick Board Reviews Casella Landfill Expansion Proposal
July 19, 2023
Informational meetings for residents were confirmed to be held.
Hardwick Board Reviews Casella Landfill Expansion Proposal
July 19, 2023
The cable television license for Hardwick for the term 7/15/2023 to 7/14/2033 was approved.
Hardwick Select Board Addresses Operations, Contracts, and Personnel
July 18, 2023
The Police Chief's contract will be amended to remove the requirement for him to report off-duty details.
Hardwick Select Board Addresses Operations, Contracts, and Personnel
July 18, 2023

Key Discussions on Town Staffing, Bylaws, and Financial Management

Hardwick Board Reviews Casella Landfill Expansion Proposal

Hardwick Select Board Addresses Operations, Contracts, and Personnel