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May 2025 — 2 meetings

May 28, 2025 at 8:12 AM

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Hardwick Select Board Advances Infrastructure, Budget, and Community Initiatives

*05/27/25 - Hardwick, MA Select Board Meeting

1h 9m

The Hardwick Select Board convened to address various municipal matters, including the approval of a National Grid pole installation and a mowing contract for the Cemetery Commission. Significant discussions revolved around the ongoing sewer project, which is 69% complete, and substantial revisions to the town's budget, incorporating staffing changes and the allocation of an overlay surplus. The Board also deliberated on the purchase and sale agreement for the Calvin Page building, focusing on legal clauses and historical preservation. Personnel updates included resignations from the Master Plan Steering Committee and a discussion regarding a Select Board member holding dual town positions. Community events such as a Vintage Softball Game and the opening of a 1975 time capsule were approved, alongside updates from the Town Administrator on departmental activities.

Decisions & action items

Resignations of Owen and Devin Brud from the Master Plan Steering Committee were accepted.
Hardwick Select Board Advances Infrastructure, Budget, and Community Initiatives
May 28, 2025
The mowing contract for Hardwick Cemetery and common areas for Fiscal Year 2026 was awarded to Lori Crevier.
Hardwick Select Board Advances Infrastructure, Budget, and Community Initiatives
May 28, 2025
Marty needs an additional staff member.
Hardwick Select Board Advances Infrastructure, Budget, and Community Initiatives
May 28, 2025
Ryan is to be brought on as a full-time employee.
Hardwick Select Board Advances Infrastructure, Budget, and Community Initiatives
May 28, 2025
Minutes from March 10th and March 24th will be tabled and reviewed at the next meeting.
Hardwick Select Board Advances Infrastructure, Budget, and Community Initiatives
May 28, 2025
The 1975 time capsule will be opened at the end of the annual town meeting.
Hardwick Select Board Advances Infrastructure, Budget, and Community Initiatives
May 28, 2025
The board approved the FY26 budget with adjustments, including delaying the full-time start dates for the Town Clerk and a highway department position to January 1, 2026.
Hardwick Select Board Reorganization and FY26 Budget Planning
May 13, 2025
The board agreed to allocate $42,000 of the overlay surplus to capital stabilization and $20,000 to free cash, with the stipulation that the Select Board must approve any expenditure of the free cash portion.
Hardwick Select Board Reorganization and FY26 Budget Planning
May 13, 2025

Hardwick Select Board Advances Infrastructure, Budget, and Community Initiatives

Hardwick Select Board Reorganization and FY26 Budget Planning