The Wilbraham Open Space and Recreation Plan Committee unanimously approved its prior meeting's minutes and reviewed ongoing maintenance across eight town properties. Members authorized applying for a Community Preservation Act grant to fund materials for trail signs made by Bob Rusczek, paint, and
Historical Commission hears cemetery nominations and parking opposition. Historian Dave Bourcier presented nominations of four town cemeteries--Adams, East Wilbraham, Woodland Dell, and Glendale--to the National Register of Historic Places, endorsed by Cemetery Commission chair Natashia Ayers and
The Wilbraham Library Board of Trustees approves patron survey and reschedules two spring meetings. The board unanimously approved development of a five-question FlashVote survey to gather patron feedback on library services. Chair Barbara Galanek moved to move the April meeting from April 21 to
Wilbraham Board of Assessors approves exemptions and motor vehicle abatements. Chairman John Wesolowski and Board Member Lawrence LaBarbera voted unanimously to approve nine FY2026 real estate exemption applications totaling $10,789 in tax exemptions, and to grant 109 motor vehicle and trailer
Wilbraham Select Board approves cable franchise agreement and sets FY27 budget priorities. Chair Michael A. Squindo, Vice Chair Marc Ducey, and Clerk Susan C. Bunnell unanimously approved a revised Cable Franchise Agreement incorporating state-mandated disability access provisions and raising the
Water Board plans $1.5 million Miller Street main project, fills staffing gap. Chairman Jamie Dunbar and Commissioners Rik Alvarez and John Caltabiano decided to advertise the Miller Street water main replacement for bid, with Phase 1 estimated at $1.5 million and potential Phase 2 expansion to
Wilbraham Building Utilization Committee toured Hampden's converted school building. Committee members Paul Kukulka, Brittany Meece, James Rooney, Kevin Rothschild-Shea, Jeff Smith, and Stanley Soja heard from Hampden Selectman John Flynn and Town Administrator Brian Domina on how the former
Select Board hires firefighter John Monty and advances plastic bag regulations. The board unanimously approved Monty's hire contingent on background check, CORI check, physical agility test, and pre-employment physical, with Fire Chief Andrews recommending the candidate. Town Administrator Nick
Advisory Board of Health unanimously backs tobacco permit for Rooster's Chicken and Waffles. The board voted 6-0 to recommend that the Boston Road restaurant be allowed to acquire a tobacco sales permit provided it complies with all town tobacco regulations and sanitary restaurant codes. Under
Library Board approves director's Legislative Day attendance with professional development funds. Director Melissa Harter will use the board's training line item to cover the $175 registration fee for the February 25–26 conference in Boston, where she will attend networking sessions and