Selectboard Meeting: June 25, 2025
3:00 pm Annex (large) and Virtual
6 Town Hall Dr, Princeton 01541
Published on: September 09, 2025 at 7:33am
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“The listings of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair 48 hours before said meeting, which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.”
List of Topics to be Discussed
Announcements
This meeting is being recorded
Call to Order
Approval of Minutes
- 6/11/2025
Approval of Treasury Report -Warrant # 25
Public Comment
Residents may address the Selectboard on matters of interest to the public for up to three (3) minutes.
FY 26 Appointments
- Peter Giumette, Advisory Committee
- Forrest Finkler, Advisory Committee
- Timothy Fleury, Council on Aging
- Melissa Ribeiro, Town Accountant Consulting Services
- Mary Marro, Wachusett Advisory Council
- Robert Cumming, WRTA Representative
- Dominic Esposito, Full-Time Police Officer
New Business
- Approval of Vadar Software Agreement
- One Day Liquor License Request Troy Milliken, d/b/a Seven Saws Brewing for 7/4/2025 and 7/11/2025 from 3PM to 7PM. Monti’s Farm & Deli, 194 Worcester Road
- Correspondence and Communications
Old Business
Bid Awards
Grant Opportunities and Status of Existing Grants
META Grant Award
Town Administrator Report & Update on Working Groups
Selectboard Report
Call to Order
Meeting called to order at 3:00 PM.
Approval of Minutes
RC moved to approve the minutes of 6/11/2025 as amended. KC 2nd. Voted 3-0.
Approval of Treasury Report -Warrant # 25
RC moved to approve the Treasury Report for Warrant #25 as follows:
Payroll: $157,749.90
Accounts Payable: $401,123.69
Light Department: $395,628.68
Total: $954,628.27
KC 2nd. Voted 3-0.
Public Comment
Holly Clemence expressed concern regarding the ground conditions at the Krashes Field playground. Holly stated that there are holes and someone could get hurt. Holly also commented on the need for better communication of town events especially for those who do not use computers and do not have access to Town News and the website.
FY 26 Appointments
RC move to appoint Peter Giumette and Forrest Finkler to the Advisory Committee. Term to: 6/30/2028. KC 2nd. Voted 3-0.
RC moved to appoint Timothy Fleury to the Council on Aging. Term to 6/30/2028. KC 2nd. Voted 3-0.
RC moved to appoint Melissa Ribeiro, Town Accountant Consulting Services Term to: 6/30/2026. KC 2nd. Voted 3-0.
RC moved to appoint Mary Marro Representative to the Wachusett Mountain Advisory Council. Term to:6/30/2028. KC 2nd. Voted 3-0
KC moved to appoint Robert Cumming WRTA Representative. Term to: 6/30/2026. PG 2nd. Voted 2-0-1 RC abstained.
RC moved to appoint Dominic Esposito to the position of Full-Time Police Officer. Term to: 6/30/2026. KC 2nd. Voted 3-0.
New Business
RC moved to approve Vadar Software Renewal Agreement and to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract documents.
RC moved to approve the One Day Liquor License Request for Troy Milliken, d/b/a Seven Saws Brewing for 7/4/2025 and 7/11/2025 from 3PM to 7PM. Monti’s Farm & Deli, 194 Worcester Road. KC 2nd. Voted 3-0. PG noted that Chief Patriarca agreed to the natural screening of the area where the event is being held. The area must have signs that no alcohol is allowed beyond the designated area.
Correspondence and Communications
SP noted email correspondence from Deb Trantolo regarding motorcycle noise. Chief Patriarca responded to the email.
Old Business
The board discussed what to call the September 27th event that has been referred to as Touch-a-Truck, Partner with Princeton and Princeton Day. They agreed that event would be called the 4th Annual Princeton Day.
Grant Opportunities and Status of Existing Grants
META Grant Award
Town Administrator Report & Update on Working Groups
SP advised that the RFP for the Regional Common Hauler Trash & Recycling project is going out on July 1st.
Selectboard Report
PG has scheduled a meeting with John Mirick to discuss development possibilities Mechanics Hall and the potential sale of Town Line garage. PG noted that he liked the City Space webinar information and thinks that something similar could be possible for Mechanics Hall.
RC moved to adjourn the meeting. KC 2nd. Voted 3-0.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:32 PM.
Respectfully submitted,
Sherry Patch
Town Administrator