Loading the meeting summary, notes, and navigation…
Hardwick Select Board Meeting: Financial Planning and Legislative Updates
Original title: 04/27/2026 Hardwick, MA. Select Board Meeting
These meeting notes are AI-generated and unofficial. They are provided for convenience and are not official Town records or approved municipal minutes. Verify all details using the source video and official Town documents.
Summary
The Hardwick Select Board met to review meeting minutes, discuss town financial articles for the upcoming annual town meeting, and address administrative reports. Key topics included the financing of a new fire truck, the proposal of a 6% local excise tax on short-term rentals, and updates on legislative efforts regarding the Quabbin Watershed. The board also reviewed the Water Pollution Control Facility budget and recognized the long-term service of town employee Eric Walheim.
Browse meeting notes
Now viewing
Discussion Highlights
- The board discussed the financing terms of a new fire truck, noting the loan is a 15-year term with interest-only payments for the first two years.
- A proposal for a 6% local excise tax on short-term rentals was introduced to increase town revenue, with clarification that it does not apply to campsites.
- The board reviewed the Water Pollution Control Facility budget for fiscal year 2027, totaling $956,918.78.
- The board discussed the need for transparency and potential revisions to the RFP for the 179 Main Street building, including setting a minimum price.