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DISCLAIMER
This website is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Town of Heath. It is solely maintained by me and done for the benefit of the community. Keep in mind that there can be errors and omissions in what I post. I have retired from going to Select Board meetings but will try to continue to be informative. Always check the minutes when they come out or email the [email protected] if something needs clarification. —Pat McGahan SB Agenda items
Open the meeting, review agenda, etc ➢ Appointments o 4:30PM: Tyson Howard, Highway Superintendent – Number Nine Road; Guardrail on Route 8A; Flagg Hill Road Branch; Town Center Kiosk; General Discussion 5:00PM: Corinne Coryat, Candidate for State Representative, 1st Franklin District - Problems Faced by Rural Communities; Question & Answer 6:00PM: Walter Cudnohofsky Associates, Inc. – Accessibility Plan Proposal for Town Center: Presentation & Discussion ➢ Public Comment - resident issue with the contractor who was cleaning up tree work on Avery Brook Road ➢ Select Board Discussion/Decision Items o National Grid 3-Phase Project – Complaints, Progress, & Smart Meters o Western Franklin County EMS Regionalization Initiative – Updates on Progress from Regional Meetings; Review Options Provided by FRCOG o Heath Salt Shed Retaining Wall Contract – Review/Consider Contract & Commencement Date from W. R. Hillman, LLC for Approval – Vote Anticipated o FY ’27 Memorandum of Understandings (MOUs) for All District Services: Franklin County Solid Waste Management District (FCSWMD) – Review, Approve, & Sign – Vote Anticipated o FCSO Regional Animal Control & Dog Shelter Services – Review/Approve FY ’27 Agreements – Vote Anticipated o New Mileage Reimbursement Rate from the IRS: 76 Cents/Mile – Review/Approve – Vote Anticipated o September/October Meeting Schedule – Review & Set o Town of Colrain Surplus Police Cruiser – Updates & Discussion ➢ Town Coordinator Updates ➢ New business that could not be anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting ➢ Meeting Adjournment -- Agenda Items for July 14Call Meeting to Order – THIS MEETING MAY BE AUDIO RECORDED
Call to order, review agenda, minutes o Accounts Payable/Payroll Warrants ➢ Appointments o 5:00PM: Budge Litchfield – Mohawk Trail Regional School District (MTRSD) ➢ Public Comment ➢ Select Board Discussion/Decision Items o FY ’27 Appointments – Make Additional FY ’27 Appointments as Necessary – Vote Anticipated o MLP Manager & Senior Program Coordinator – Vote to Apply COLA (2.8%) for FY ’27 – Vote Anticipated o ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan – Discussion; Progress Updates o Town Nurse Position – Discussion/Updates o Burnt Hill-Catamount Trail Enforcement Order – Review/Approve REVISED Restoration Plan – Vote Anticipated o Heath Historical Society – Review/Approve REVISED License to Enter and Use Real Property – Vote Anticipated o CodeRED – Review/Approve New Three-Year Contract – Vote Anticipated ➢ Town Coordinator Updates ➢ New business that could not be anticipated 48 hours SB Agenda Items for June 30
o Accounts Payable/Payroll Warrants ➢ Appointments o 5:00PM: Ashley Sparks, Charlemont School Sustainability Review Committee–Heath Elementary School Students & Hawlemont [Notes from tape:
[Notes from tape, 42 minutes in: Nurse
➢ Select Board Discussion/Decision Items o FY ’27 Appointments – Make FY ’27 Appointments – Vote Anticipated o ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan – Continue Discussion on Priorities, Next Steps, & Funding Notes from tape, 1 hr and 28 minutes in:
Haven't listened to this part yet o Tri-Town Landfill – Possible Wetlands Protection Act Permitting & Site Visit o Burnt Hill-Catamount Trail Enforcement Order – Review/Approve Restoration Plan– Vote Anticipated o Heath Historical Society – Review/Approve License to Enter and Use Real Property –Vote Anticipated o Town of Colrain Surplus Police Cruiser – Review/Discuss Email from Fire Chief o Town Center Kiosk – Confirm Next Steps ➢ Town Coordinator Updates ➢ New business that could not be anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting ➢ Meeting Adjournment Public Comment
➢ Select Board Discussion/Decision Items o Town Nurse Position Note: This was a lengthy discussion due to the potential financial tradeoff of hours vs hourly rate vs. budget. The SB will see if the Rowe nurse has an interest in the position. o FY ’27 Appointments – Make FY ’27 Appointments; Vacant Positions & How to Advertise – Vote Anticipated Note: The review of vacant positions led to a discussion of the responsibility of the appointee to (a) accept the position, (b) take the conflict-of-interest training and (c) get sworn in by the Town Clerk. o Retail Power Supply Pricing [Electricity] Note: Another lengthy discussion. The SB can review the rates that the Town can opt into from 3 different suppliers. NGRID owns the transmission, but the Town can choose from different suppliers. The current rate is 0.15 per kwh. The recommendation is that the Town doesn't lock into more than 18 months when and if a supplier is chosen. Individual owners can opt out of this program. o Authorize Town Coordinator as Signatory for Rate Acceptance Note: Mia was authorized to accept the rate when it is finalized. o Transfer Station Rules – Advertisement/Posting of Transfer Station Rules Note: Start is 1:22;15 minutes into the tape. There may be some challenges at the transfer station. Some folks may not know all the rules and have expectations that are not in line with the rules. One option is to put up a sign with the rules or handout the tri-fold pamphlet. Some folks want to buy stickers and permits at the Transfer Station, but this has not worked out in the past. The PO manager is bonded and can accept cash. o Salt Shed – Progress Update; Retaining Wall o ADA Self-Evaluation & Transition Plan –Priorities, Next Steps & Funding o Citizen’s Petition Letters – Vote to Sign & Send – Vote Anticipated o Tri-Town Landfill – Review & Accept Vegetation Clearing Quote - Vote Anticipated o Town Center Kiosk – Possible Locations; Update from Planning Board o Deerfield River Watershed Association – Wild & Scenic Initiative – Vote Possible ➢ New Information/Updates o Tax Title/Taking – Update from Treasurer o Highway Department – Taylor Brook Road Bridge; Number Nine Road; Roller; Roadside Mower o Route 8A (Jacksonville Stage Road) Over Underwood Brook Culvert/Small Bridge o Town Buildings – Elevator & Storm Windows (Community Hall); Heating System (Sawyer Hall); Roofing, Signage, Mini Splits (Jacobs Road Municipal Center) o End of Fiscal Year o Boards Clerk Position o Carpenter Award o Town of Colrain Surplus Police Cruiser Hi Folks,
The Meeting Audio for June 2 is posted at: Audio Recordings - Town Of Heath June 2 audio: I listened to about half of the tape and the SB spent quite a bit of time on the four items I listened to:
o Route 8A (Jacksonville Stage Road) Over Underwood Brook Culvert/Small Bridge – Continue Discussion on Easements, Funding, and Project Status o Tri-Town Landfill – Review Invasive Species Mgmt. Quote & Award Contract o Highway Department – Continue General Discussion; Updates on Taylor Brook Road Bridge; Number Nine Road, Sumner Stetson Road, Colrain Stage Road, & Roller; Salt Shed Retaining Wall – Vote Possible o Town Center Kiosk –Continue Discussion on Possible Locations o Deerfield River Watershed Association – Continue Discussion re. Wild & Scenic Initiative – Vote Possible ➢ New Information/Updates o Town Buildings – Elevator & Storm Windows (Community Hall); Heating System (Sawyer Hall); Heating System, Roofing, Signage, Heat Pumps/Mini Splits (Jacobs Road Municipal Center) o End of Fiscal Year o Boards Clerk Position o Carpenter Award o Town of Colrain Surplus Police Cruiser —➢ Call Meeting to Order – THIS MEETING MAY BE AUDIO RECORDED ➢ Review Agenda ➢ Consent Agenda
o Meeting Minutes: 05/05/2026; 05/09/2026 ➢ Appointments o 5:30 PM Liam Cregan, Franklin Land Trust – Discuss Behl-Amter Conservation Restriction; Vote to Approve Conservation Restriction – Vote Anticipated
o Reorganization of the Select Board – Elect Select Board Chairman & Secretary; Appoint and/or Elect Liaisons & Representatives as Necessary – Vote Anticipated o Annual Town Meeting – Review/Discuss
o Community Hall – Elevator, Cupola, & Storm Windows--No updates o Sawyer Hall – Heating System --No updates o Jacobs Road Municipal Center – HVAC; Interior Security Cameras; Roofing
o Route 8A (Jacksonville Stage Road) Over Underwood Brook Culvert/Small Bridge
o ADA Transition Plan
➢ New business that could not be anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting ➢ Meeting Adjournment Town Warrant including the budget (article 3).
ATM Handout on the warrant articles. Provides notes on budget line items and warrant articles. Agenda Items➢ Call Meeting to Order – THIS MEETING MAY BE AUDIO RECORDED
➢ Review Agenda➢ Consent Agenda.➢Meeting Minutes: 04/28/2026 - approved as amended ➢ Appointments o Jason Clark, Clark’s Custom Paint – Jacobs Road Municipal Center Sign Progress & Layout
o Annual Town Meeting – General Discussion; Review Final Draft Hand Outs; Approve Hand Outs for Distribution at Annual Town Meeting
o Community Hall – Elevator & Cupola
Part 1 DRAFT April 21, 2026, Select Board Minutes (4 pgs.) N. Thane re. Signage at Jacobs Road Municipal Center Driveway (1 pg.) T. Miller re. Childcare at Annual Town Meeting (4 pgs.) DRAFT Warrant & Budget Notes from the Select Board (4 pgs.) Boards’ Clerk Job Description Approved June 18, 2024 (3 pgs.) S. Litchfield re. Board of Health Clerk (1 pg.) S. Gruen re. Board of Health Clerk (2 pgs.) Office Assistant Job Description Approved October 26, 2021 (2 pgs.) Part 2 Town of Colrain Surplus Police Cruiser Transition Information (8 pgs.) C. Curtis (Deerfield River Watershed Association) re. Wild & Scenic Initiative (4 pgs.) T. Howard re. Taylor Brook Road Bridge (3 pgs.) T. Lively re. Community Hall Lift (1 pg.) C. Rabbitt re. Town Nurse Position Update (1 pg.) C. Rabbitt re. April Town Nurse Monthly Report (1 pg.) M. Cahill (MDAR) re. Inspector of Animals Appointment (2 pgs.) P. McGahan re. Grant Committee (2 pgs.) L. Cregan re. Behl-Amter Conservation Restriction (1 pg.) J. Rush re. 2D8T Steering Committee Meeting Date (1 pg.) J. Eberwein re. April 2D8T Update (2 pgs.) ➢ New business that could not be anticipated 48 hours prior to the meeting Call Meeting to Order – THIS MEETING MAY BE AUDIO RECORDED➢ Review Agenda ➢ Consent Agenda
o Meeting Minutes: 04/21/2026 - Approved o Accounts Payable/Payroll Warrants ➢ Appointments o 5:30PM – Sabra Billings, Candidate for State Representative – Discussion re. Challenges with State Funding
o Select Board Annual Town Meeting Hand Outs – Review Final Draft Handouts: still requiring changes
➢ New Information/Updates o Community Hall – Elevator & Cupola
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