Meeting Notes

Hardwick Select Board Addresses Fiscal Year-End, Staffing, and Infrastructure Needs

7/8/24 - Hardwick, MA Select Board Meeting

43m

The Hardwick Select Board convened to address critical municipal matters, including the transition of the Building Inspector role and the review of a new Visitor Code of Conduct. A significant portion of the meeting focused on year-end fiscal transfers totaling $84,500 to balance departmental accounts and a comprehensive discussion on adjusting revolving fund limits for various departments, such as the Recycling Commission, which had exceeded its spending authority. The Board also approved several projects for submission under the Economic Bond Bill, including hydrant repairs and LED streetlight conversion, and discussed immediate and long-term solutions for accessibility issues at the Old Town Hall. Employee recognition and grant updates were also provided, highlighting ongoing efforts in public safety and infrastructure improvements.