Meeting Notes

Hardwick Board of Selectmen: Strategic Planning, Infrastructure, and Governance Updates

Part 2 - Hardwick, MA Board of Selectmen Meeting 9/25/23

36m

The Hardwick Board of Selectmen meeting addressed a range of municipal matters, including acknowledging an open law complaint, approving the Special State Primary warrant, and accepting a Memorandum of Understanding with the Central Mass Regional Planning Commission to enhance grant funding opportunities, particularly for Community Development Block Grants. Key decisions included approving an intermunicipal agreement with the Quabbin Regional School District for debt repayment, hiring a new employee for wastewater operations, and waiving permit fees for town projects. The board also discussed project oversight requirements under Chapter 30B, acknowledged a draft Host Community Agreement from Gazelle, and appointed members to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Updates were provided on various wastewater treatment plant projects, a USDA grant application for equipment, and the upcoming Mass Central Rail Trail ribbon-cutting. Concerns were raised regarding the election location at the school, and clarification was sought on USDA oversight requirements for town projects.