Meeting Notes

Quabbin School Budget, Wastewater Project, and Town Updates

3/25/24 - Hardwick, MA Board of Selectman Meeting

1h 5m

The meeting addressed several critical municipal matters, beginning with the formal acknowledgment of Casella's Host Community Agreement documents and a comprehensive presentation on the Quabbin Regional School District's challenging FY25 budget, highlighting funding shortfalls and strategic cuts. A significant decision was made to award the Gilbertville Wastewater Treatment Facility project to WM Schultz Construction, contingent on approvals, to address compliance issues. The Board also discussed and deferred final decisions on the Elizabeth Morse Scholarship Fund's award process and amounts. Key appointments were made for Highway Laborer 2 and a part-time Mart Driver, and the Complete Streets Policy was formally adopted to secure future infrastructure funding. The meeting concluded with routine approvals and an an update on community center renovations and a failed zoning variance request.