Finance Committee conditionally approves $455,198 facilities maintenance budget. The non-binding resolution, which passed 4-3 on a motion by Xiomara DeLobato, allocates $15,000 specifically to Memorial School Maintenance and depends on progress by the Select Board and Recreation Commission. Town
Wilbraham Cemetery Commission unanimously approved paranormal investigation at Adams Cemetery. Commissioners Natashia Ayres, Erica Sabia, and Wilfred Renaud, with guest David Bourcier, also unanimously approved up to $350 for a commemorative plaque on the Adams Cemetery shed honoring the Merrick
The Wilbraham Board of Assessors approved motor vehicle abatement applications totaling $6,182.49 in its March 10 session. Chairman John M. Wesolowski and Board Member Roger J. Roberge II voted to grant five real estate exemptions worth $15,370.91 and approved 53 combined motor vehicle and trailer
The Wilbraham Economic Development Committee discussed the Town Center Access Project, a proposed downtown parking and traffic-safety initiative. Vice Chair Jeffrey Smith outlined the project's decade-long history, traffic-calming measures, and plans to replace any removed green space; the
Wilbraham Water Board approves budget and authorizes borrowing for Miller Street project. The Board approved the annual water budget following an assessment that exceeded initial expectations, authorizing borrowing up to $2.2 million for the Miller Street Water Main Replacement project, estimated
Select Board enters executive session on confidential legal matters. Chair Michael A. Squindo, Vice Chair Marc Ducey, and Clerk Susan C. Bunnell voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss confidential matters under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 214, Section 1B, with Squindo declaring
Finance Committee approves $10,000 reserve fund transfer for Memorial School operational expenses. After an amended motion by Committee member Jeff Farnsworth reduced Facilities Director Sam Boyd's original $15,000 request, the Committee voted 4-3 to approve the cut, then unanimously endorsed the
Select Board approves three-year contracts for Fire Chief Andrews and Town Administrator Breault. The board unanimously approved a $15,000 reserve fund transfer for Memorial School maintenance damaged by extreme winter weather, including failed sump pumps and a collapsed ceiling. The board also
Building Utilization Committee pursues $999,000 in Community Preservation Act funding for Memorial School improvements. The committee voted unanimously February 25 to apply for the funding under CPA Historical guidelines, with James Rooney making the motion and Stanley Soja seconding. Six committee
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