MassVoter.com← Millis Select BoardMillis Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 2, 2026
20 recorded votes, 3 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
26-027 Vote to Open/Close Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Open the 5/4/26 Town Meeting Warrant for a period of two weeks, effective immediately and close by end of business on March 16, 2026
That the Board open the 5/4/26 Town Meeting Warrant for a period of two weeks, effective immediately and close by end of business on March 16, 2026
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze said I move that the Board open the 5/4/26 Town Meeting Warrant for a period of two weeks, effective immediately and close by end of business on March 16, 2026. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
26-028 APPOINTMENTS
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Dave Rachmaciej as a full-time D.P.W. Director effective immediately
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Dave Rachmaciej as a full-time D.P.W. Director effective immediately
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Dave Rachmaciej as a full-time D.P.W. Director effective immediately. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Amanda Hamlin as a full time D.P.W. Business Manager pending a successful outcome of a CORI check and physical
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Amanda Hamlin as a full time D.P.W. Business Manager pending a successful outcome of a CORI check and physical
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Amanda Hamlin as a full time D.P.W. Business Manager pending a successful outcome of a CORI check and physical. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Theresa Parise as D.P.W. Assistant for 25 hours per week
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Theresa Parise as D.P.W. Assistant for 25 hours per week
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Theresa Parise as D.P.W. Assistant for 25 hours per week. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Jim McKay as a temporary part time D.P.W. Consultant up to 16 hours per week effective March 3, 2026, through June 30, 2026
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Jim McKay as a temporary part time D.P.W. Consultant up to 16 hours per week effective March 3, 2026, through June 30, 2026
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of Jim McKay as a temporary part time D.P.W. Consultant up to 16 hours per week effective March 3, 2026, through June 30, 2026. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of John Schindler as a temporary full-time Firefighter/Paramedic, retroactive to February 28, 2026
That the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of John Schindler as a temporary full-time Firefighter/Paramedic, retroactive to February 28, 2026
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board ratify the Town Administrator's appointment of John Schindler as a temporary full-time Firefighter/Paramedic, retroactive to February 28, 2026. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
APPOINTMENTS
From the minutes
“He asks the Board to ratify his appointment of Zachary Zonfrelli as an On Call Firefighter Paramedic pending a satisfactory outcome of a CORI check and standard office physical and drug test. Sel. Schultze said so moved. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
From the minutes
“• Principal Assistant Building Department, because of the vacancy left in the Building Department, the Town Administrator is recommending the appointment of Steven Bianchi as a part-time Principal Assistant for the Building Department for 8 hours per week. Sel. Schultze said so moved. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
From the minutes
“She asked the Board to appoint Mr. Boone as an On Call Snow Contractor retroactive to February 22, 2026. Sel. Schultze said so moved. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
26-029 Hearing: Application for Change of Officers & Change of Stock Interest for
Open the hearing to consider an application for the change of officers and change of stock interest for Swami Ne Sang Corporation DBA Liquor
That the Board open the hearing to consider an application for the change of officers and change of stock interest for Swami Ne Sang Corporation DBA Liquor
Ellen Rosenfeld stepped aside (recused) on this vote. The minutes say Ellen Rosenfeld "was recused from the vote because the applicant is a tenet of hers."
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board open the hearing to consider an application for the change of officers and change of stock interest for Swami Ne Sang Corporation DBA Liquor. Sel. Underhill seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Close the hearing to consider the application for change of officers and change of stock interest in Swami Ne Sans Corporation
That the Board close the hearing to consider the application for change of officers and change of stock interest in Swami Ne Sans Corporation
Ellen Rosenfeld stepped aside (recused) on this vote. The minutes say Ellen Rosenfeld "was recused from the vote because the applicant is a tenet of hers."
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board close the hearing to consider the application for change of officers and change of stock interest in Swami Ne Sans Corporation. Sel. Underhill seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
Acting as local license authority approve the application for change of officers and change of stock interest for Swami Ne Sang Corporation, DBA Liquor World
That the Board acting as local license authority approve the application for change of officers and change of stock interest for Swami Ne Sang Corporation, DBA Liquor World
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board acting as local license authority approve the application for change of officers and change of stock interest for Swami Ne Sang Corporation, DBA Liquor World. Underhill seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Underhill)
26-030 Review/Approval of Application for Common Victualler License for Nirvana
Approve the application for a Common Victualler License for Nirvana Tea House located at 969 Main Street pending a successful final inspection by the Board of Health and the Building Department
That the Board approve the application for a Common Victualler License for Nirvana Tea House located at 969 Main Street pending a successful final inspection by the Board of Health and the Building Department
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board approve the application for a Common Victualler License for Nirvana Tea House located at 969 Main Street pending a successful final inspection by the Board of Health and the Building Department. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
26-032 Consider Town-Owned Parcels for Potential Land Transfer to Millis Housing
Place an Article on 5/4/26 Town Meeting Warrant for the purpose of transferring land to the Millis Housing Authority with the parcel to be decided on the March 23 meeting of the Select Board
That the Board place an Article on 5/4/26 Town Meeting Warrant for the purpose of transferring land to the Millis Housing Authority with the parcel to be decided on the March 23 meeting of the Select Board
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze moved that the Board place an Article on 5/4/26 Town Meeting Warrant for the purpose of transferring land to the Millis Housing Authority with the parcel to be decided on the March 23 meeting of the Select Board. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
26-033 Vote to Refer Zoning Bylaw Amendments to address Battery Storage and Data
Refer the proposed amendment to the Zoning bylaw Section 2 definitions and Section 5 Table 1 regulations for Public Hearings with the Planning Board on Tuesday, April 7, 2026
That the Board refer the proposed amendment to the Zoning bylaw Section 2 definitions and Section 5 Table 1 regulations for Public Hearings with the Planning Board on Tuesday, April 7, 2026
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze I move that the Board refer the proposed amendment to the Zoning bylaw Section 2 definitions and Section 5 Table 1 regulations for Public Hearings with the Planning Board on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
26-034 Review/Approval of Intermunicipal Agreement with Medway for Public
Review/Approval of Intermunicipal Agreement with Medway for Public
From the minutes
“The Town Administrator has asked that the Board approve and authorize him to sign an Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Medway to share a Town Nurse for a term starting July 2026 until June 30, 2029. Sel. Schultze said so moved. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
26-037 Review/Approval of Water Sewer Commitment
Review/Approval of Water Sewer Commitment
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From the minutes
“26-037 Review/Approval of Water Sewer Commitment Town Administrator told the Board he is asking that the Board approve and sign the water sewer commitment for January 2026 for a total of $1619.15. Sel. Schultze said so moved. Se. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
From the minutes
“The Town Administrator told the Board is asking that the Board approve and sign the Water/Sewer Commitment for February 2026 for a total of $8424. Sel. Schultze said so moved. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
26-038 Review/Approval of DRAFT Minutes
Approve the minutes of the Select Board Meetings from 1/2/26 and 2/2/26 as written
That the Board approve the minutes of the Select Board Meetings from 1/2/26 and 2/2/26 as written
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze said I move that the Board approve the minutes of the Select Board Meetings from 1/2/26 and 2/2/26 as written Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel. Underhill said the motion has been moved and seconded, all in favor? All Ayes..” (Motion: Schultze, second: Rosenfeld)
V. Executive Session
Enter Executive Session to discuss the strategy and preparations for the contract negotiations with Union AFSCME Council 93 and only return to open session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting
That the Board enter Executive Session to discuss the strategy and preparations for the contract negotiations with Union AFSCME Council 93 and only return to open session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting
From the minutes
“Sel. Schultze said I am moving that the Board enter Executive Session to discuss the strategy and preparations for the contract negotiations with Union AFSCME Council 93 and only return to open session for the purpose of adjourning the meeting. Sel. Rosenfeld seconded. Sel Underhill polled the Board. All Ayes..” (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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