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April 21, 2026
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David Gavin, Jeffrey Swanberg, Mike Stevens, Chris DiSilva, Lindsay McConchie
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Also Present from the Board of Health
Enter Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of...
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to enter Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: 61-63 Summer Street. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to enter Executive Session to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body: 61-63 Summer Street. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Swanberg)
Approve proclamation in recognition of Carmela Sara Noe as the Town of Maynard's newest recipient of The Boston Post Cane
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve proclamation in recognition of Carmela Sara Noe as the Town of Maynard's newest recipient of The Boston Post Cane. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve proclamation in recognition of Carmela Sara Noe as the Town of Maynard's newest recipient of The Boston Post Cane. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Swanberg)
Approve the Official Town of Maynard Arbor Day proclamation as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the Official Town of Maynard Arbor Day proclamation as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the Official Town of Maynard Arbor Day proclamation as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: McConchie)
Approve Consent Agenda Items A through J, as presented, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidance
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve Consent Agenda Items A through J, as presented, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidance. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve Consent Agenda Items A through J, as presented, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidance. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: Swanberg)
Authorize the Town Administrator to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Holbrook for regional dispatch services, for a term through June 30, 2030, and an option to renew for one...
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to authorize the Town Administrator to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Holbrook for regional dispatch services, for a term through June 30, 2030, and an option to renew for one year therafter, as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to authorize the Town Administrator to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Holbrook for regional dispatch services, for a term through June 30, 2030, and an option to renew for one year therafter, as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Swanberg)
Appoint Democratic Nominee Janice Jones, to the Board of Registrars for a term from July 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. McConchie to appoint Democratic Nominee Janice Jones, to the Board of Registrars for a term from July 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. McConchie to appoint Democratic Nominee Janice Jones, to the Board of Registrars for a term from July 1, 2026, to March 31, 2029. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: McConchie)
Approve the one-day special license for the sale of alcoholic beverages by Barrels and Vines at Memorial Park in conjunction with the Maynard Jazz Fest, June 13, 2026
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the one-day special license for the sale of alcoholic beverages by Barrels and Vines at Memorial Park in conjunction with the Maynard Jazz Fest, June 13, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the one-day special license for the sale of alcoholic beverages by Barrels and Vines at Memorial Park in conjunction with the Maynard Jazz Fest, June 13, 2026. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: McConchie)
Approve the "consent to sale" for Halstead at Maynard Crossing to Bell Acquisitions LLC, as presented
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the "consent to sale" for Halstead at Maynard Crossing to Bell Acquisitions LLC, as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the "consent to sale" for Halstead at Maynard Crossing to Bell Acquisitions LLC, as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Swanberg)
Implement a Declaration of Seasonal Water Use Restriction pursuant to the Town of Maynard's Water Management Act permit special condition 6 "Seasonal Limits on Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use",...
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to implement a Declaration of Seasonal Water Use Restriction pursuant to the Town of Maynard's Water Management Act permit special condition 6 "Seasonal Limits on Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use", hereby granting designee authority to the Department of Public Works Director to implement restrictions processes, effective May 1st, 2026. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to implement a Declaration of Seasonal Water Use Restriction pursuant to the Town of Maynard's Water Management Act permit special condition 6 "Seasonal Limits on Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use", hereby granting designee authority to the Department of Public Works Director to implement restrictions processes, effective May 1st, 2026. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Swanberg)
Approve the Solid Waste management and Recycling program model as described for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) as listed in Exhibit A effective July 1, 2026; And To endorse the solid waste management and...
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the Solid Waste management and Recycling program model as described for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) as listed in Exhibit A effective July 1, 2026; And To endorse the solid waste management and recycling utility rates for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) as listed in Schedule 1, effective July 1, 2026. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the Solid Waste management and Recycling program model as described for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) as listed in Exhibit A effective July 1, 2026; And To endorse the solid waste management and recycling utility rates for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) as listed in Schedule 1, effective July 1, 2026. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: McConchie)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Massachusetts Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) Department of Public Works Laborers Union, Local 1156, Units A and B, for a...
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Massachusetts Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) Department of Public Works Laborers Union, Local 1156, Units A and B, for a term of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Massachusetts Laborers International Union of North America (LIUNA) Department of Public Works Laborers Union, Local 1156, Units A and B, for a term of July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: DiSilva)
Approve the extension with Vanasse Hangen Burstlin, Inc ("VHB") for on-call engineer consulting services (Contract #1402) for a term ending June 30, 2027, as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the extension with Vanasse Hangen Burstlin, Inc ("VHB") for on-call engineer consulting services (Contract #1402) for a term ending June 30, 2027, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Ms. McConchie to approve the extension with Vanasse Hangen Burstlin, Inc ("VHB") for on-call engineer consulting services (Contract #1402) for a term ending June 30, 2027, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: McConchie)
Accept and approve the following Draft Controls: Draft Control (E) General Fund Budget Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Control (N) General Fund Capital Outlay Draft Control (AC) Solid Waste & Recycling...
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept and approve the following Draft Controls: Draft Control (E) General Fund Budget Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Control (N) General Fund Capital Outlay Draft Control (AC) Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund Budget Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Control (AF) By-law Amendment: Dog Licenses Draft Control (AK) Transfer from Capital Stabilization as shown, and forward to the Finance Committee for review and comments. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to accept and approve the following Draft Controls: Draft Control (E) General Fund Budget Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Control (N) General Fund Capital Outlay Draft Control (AC) Solid Waste & Recycling Enterprise Fund Budget Fiscal Year 2027 Draft Control (AF) By-law Amendment: Dog Licenses Draft Control (AK) Transfer from Capital Stabilization as shown, and forward to the Finance Committee for review and comments. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Swanberg)
Approve the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting 2026, with amendments
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting 2026, with amendments. Authorizing use of Digital Signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Warrant for Annual Town Meeting 2026, with amendments. Authorizing use of Digital Signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Swanberg)
Accept A through I as shown
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept A through I as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept A through I as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: DiSilva)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to adjourn the meeting at 10:47pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to adjourn the meeting at 10:47pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: DiSilva)
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