Agenda Items for June 16 2026

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
➢ Mail