MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
January 12, 2026
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Erin Underhill, Craig Schultze, Ellen Rosenfeld
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
26-003 Approval of Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) Project scope and
Approve the MSBA project scope and budget agreement for the Millis Middle/High School project and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement on behalf of the Select Board
That the Board vote to approve the MSBA project scope and budget agreement for the Millis Middle/High School project and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement on behalf of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board vote to approve the MSBA project scope and budget agreement for the Millis Middle/High School project and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement on behalf of the Select Board. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill polled the Board. Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze- yay, Underhill- yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
26-004 Approval of Owner's Project Manager Contract Amendment #1 for Millis
Approve the owners' project management contract, Amendment Number 1 for the Millis Middle/High School Project with Vertex Company Inc. LLC for the amount, not to exceed,3,296,392 for a total...
That the Board vote to approve the owners' project management contract, Amendment Number 1 for the Millis Middle/High School Project with Vertex Company Inc. LLC for the amount, not to exceed,3,296,392 for a total contract authorization of $3,711,318 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement on behalf of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board vote to approve the owners' project management contract, Amendment Number 1 for the Millis Middle/High School Project with Vertex Company Inc. LLC for the amount, not to exceed,3,296,392 for a total contract authorization of $3,711,318 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement on behalf of the Select Board. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill polled the Board. Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze- yay, Underhill- yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Approve the design service contract amendment #2 for the Millis Middle/High School Project with TAPPE Architects, Inc. Vertex Corporation, Inc. LLC. for an amount not to exceed 9,065 for a total...
That the Board vote to approve the design service contract amendment #2 for the Millis Middle/High School Project with TAPPE Architects, Inc. Vertex Corporation, Inc. LLC. for an amount not to exceed 9,065 for a total contract authorization of 9,789,310 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement on behalf of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board vote to approve the design service contract amendment #2 for the Millis Middle/High School Project with TAPPE Architects, Inc. Vertex Corporation, Inc. LLC. for an amount not to exceed 9,065 for a total contract authorization of 9,789,310 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement on behalf of the Select Board. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill polled the Board. Rosenfeld – yay, Schultze- yay, Underhill- yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
26-006 Discuss Use of 64 Exchange Street Building as Local Food Pantry
Enter into a discussion with the Millis Ecumenical Food Pantry for a license agreement for them to utilize the first floor of the Lansing Millis Building as a food pantry
That the Board vote to enter into a discussion with the Millis Ecumenical Food Pantry for a license agreement for them to utilize the first floor of the Lansing Millis Building as a food pantry
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board vote to enter into a discussion with the Millis Ecumenical Food Pantry for a license agreement for them to utilize the first floor of the Lansing Millis Building as a food pantry. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill polled the Board. Sel. Schultze – yay, Sel. Rosenfeld- yay, Sel. Underhill- yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
26-007 Review/Approval of Contract for Tree Services Stumpy's Tree Service
Approve a contract with Stumpy's Tree Company in the amount, not to exceed, #100,000 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the Select Board
That the Board vote to approve a contract with Stumpy's Tree Company in the amount, not to exceed, #100,000 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board vote to approve a contract with Stumpy's Tree Company in the amount, not to exceed, #100,000 and to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract on behalf of the Select Board. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill polled the Board. Sel. Schultze- yay, Sel. Rosenfeld – yay, Sel Underhill- yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
26-008 Approval of Millis Beautification Day Event
Approve the Millis Beautification Day on April 11 from 9 am until noon
To approve the Millis Beautification Day on April 11 from 9 am until noon
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved to approve the Millis Beautification Day on April 11 from 9 am until noon. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel Underhill polled the Board. Sel. Schultze – yay, Sel. Rosenfeld- yay, Sel. Underhill – yay. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
26-010 Review/Approval of DRAFT Minutes
Approve the minutes of December 15, 2025
That the Board vote to approve the minutes of December 15, 2025
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board vote to approve the minutes of December 15, 2025.Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill polled the Board. Sel. Schultze- yay, Sel. Rosenfeld – yay, Sel. Underhill – yay. The Motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
26-011 Review/Approval of Water/Sewer Commitment
Approve the commitment
To approve the commitment
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze recommended the Board to vote to approve the commitment. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill polled the Board. Sel. Schultze – yay, Sel. Rosenfeld – yay, Sel. Underhill-yay. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
V. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Enter executive session to discuss strategies and preparation for contract negotiations with Union Personnel AFSCME93 and enter back into open session for the sole purpose of adjournment
That the Board enter executive session to discuss strategies and preparation for contract negotiations with Union Personnel AFSCME93 and enter back into open session for the sole purpose of adjournment
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board enter executive session to discuss strategies and preparation for contract negotiations with Union Personnel AFSCME93 and enter back into open session for the sole purpose of adjournment. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Schultze- yay, Sel. Rosenfeld- yay, Sel. Underhill- yay. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
From the Millis Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the Minutes folder on the town website. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Craig Schultze, Ellen Rosenfeld (2022) and Jim McKay (2026) from Millis Community Media candidate profile videos.
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