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Closing the warrant was the first formal vote. The board voted to close the warrant for the May 5, 2025 annual town meeting after the statutory 14-day posting period had passed, with the town administrator’s memo listing about 15–16 articles expected for consideration. The motion to close the warrant carried unanimously.

The board then ratified appointments and filled vacancies across town committees. The board ratified the town administrator’s appointment of Christopher (Chris) Kenny as a backup alternate building commissioner for Millis; appointed Robin Briggs and Shana Canastrari to the School Building Committee until completion of the middle–high school project; appointed Sean Powers to fill a midterm vacancy as the School Committee’s representative on the Capital Planning Committee through June 30, 2026; and appointed Steve Levangi to the Recreation Committee through June 30, 2025. All appointments were approved unanimously.

The board referred proposed Zoning Bylaws Section 11 (Special Flood Hazard District) and corresponding zoning map amendments required for FEMA compliance back to the Planning Board for a Planning Board public hearing scheduled for March 4, 2025. That referral was approved unanimously; the Planning Board will hold the public hearing and take final action before Town Meeting.

The board also approved draft meeting minutes for January 27, February 3, February 5 and February 10, 2025 as written.

Finally, the board voted to enter executive session to discuss strategy related to collective bargaining and litigation and stated it would not return to open session except to adjourn. The roll-call votes were recorded as unanimous.

Votes at a glance
- Close spring annual town meeting warrant (05/05/2025): motion carried, unanimous.
- Ratify appointment: Christopher Kenny, backup alternate building commissioner (no stipend unless called) — ratified, unanimous.
- Appoint Robin Briggs and Shana Canastrari to School Building Committee (until completion of middle–high school project) — appointed, unanimous.
- Appoint Sean Powers as School Committee representative on Capital Planning Committee through 06/30/2026 — appointed, unanimous.
- Appoint Steve Levangi to Recreation Committee through 06/30/2025 — appointed, unanimous.
- Refer Zoning Bylaws Section 11 (Special Flood Hazard District) and zoning map amendments to Planning Board for public hearing (03/04/2025) — referred, unanimous.
- Approve draft minutes (1/27, 2/3, 2/5, 2/10/2025) — approved, unanimous.
- Enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation (return to open session only to adjourn) — approved by roll call, unanimous.

Why it matters: Closing the warrant sets the agenda for the town’s annual meeting on May 5, 2025, locking in the articles voters will consider. The appointments fill seats on boards that oversee the ongoing middle–high school building project and other town services. Referring the FEMA-related zoning changes starts the formal public-review steps required before a vote at Town Meeting.

Meeting context and next steps: Planning Board hearings, committee onboarding for the newly appointed members and the May 5 Town Meeting are the immediate next steps. The executive session will address collective bargaining and pending litigation as the board indicated.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Millis, MA - Select Board 2/24/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Town of Millis Select Board voted unanimously on a series of procedural items, including closing the spring annual town meeting warrant for May 5, 2025; ratifying several committee appointments; referring FEMA-related zoning changes to the Planning Board; and entering executive session to discuss collective bargaining and litigation.","taxTitle","Town of Millis, Norfolk County, Massachusetts","taxId",54409,"location","Massachusetts","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6314625,"Select Board approves Eversource conduit on Paddock Lane with abutter-notification requirement",496,1252000,1748000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2383103-fc74183917fcc2b5bb0608d08d620a28&start=1252&end=1748","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2383103-fc74183917fcc2b5bb0608d08d620a28/thumbnail_1252000.jpg","/articles/6314625/Massachusetts/Select-Board-approves-Eversource-conduit-on-Paddock-Lane-with-abutter-notification-requirement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6314625-0fc2deee615d37920098ba1ebbf421ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146591&Signature=omD1aH5VXzQUDMkJm7yCRkOYJG4su6W92yaessfT6hv4V79o~~GrIbmbfiJyMm78B31kIcH-074JO7mH9Equ0YfeMhlZKaA5p14jWAjosbnBWDheUnGd-rWOYiwAK63ofFAFZOU6zRKxfhRBd987tI~O77gudue4JaQwz2XyzoBXtlLffOJ6~gJCw4fPyezPWlIurhPTh7lBBjO-SBp8GumNrFBsa9821bYVFE0cGuwXAsF53GK1SAtGKo9OisFIlElKqloYvwIwu0VE3WWIs7OOlO2irzpZEotXv-1ZcnpOPLRPJWWwC-GDATvsFj0DYODkTJc5PanY0KFu24Cx7A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Millis Select Board granted permission to NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy to construct and install approximately 62 feet of conduit and associated manholes and cables in Paddock Lane, with the approval conditioned on completing the work for properties at 3 and 5 Paddock Lane at the same time and on advance notification to the adjacent property owner at 18 Rolling Meadow Drive.

The petition was presented at a public hearing by Christine of the petitioner (identified on the record as representing Esselstyn/contractor for Eversource). She said the work would install roughly 62 feet of conduit at PMH 17075 to provide service to 5 Paddock Lane. The Select Board opened the hearing and invited public comment.

Tom McConnel of 18 Rolling Meadow Drive, an abutter, asked that the petitioner notify property owners in advance of on-site work because the electric box is located behind his fence and he keeps a dog in the yard. Nancy Rosedale, who identified herself as the owner of 5 Paddock Lane, and Derek (Derek) Ferguson of 3 Paddock Lane (identified in the record as the owner/builder at 3) each confirmed they had no objection to the work but said they wanted both trenches coordinated so their hookups occur together.

In response, the petitioner said street-opening permits and seasonal road moratoria could affect scheduling and that the contractor would notify construction staff of the board’s conditions and obtain required street-opening permits from DPW before starting work. The board agreed to add a condition to the motion requiring that both 3 and 5 Paddock Lane be completed at the same time and that 18 Rolling Meadow Drive be notified in advance; the motion carried unanimously.

Key details recorded in the motion and conditions:
- Petitioner: NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy (represented by Christine of Esselstyn/contractor).
- Work described: install approximately 62 feet (plus or minus) of conduit at PMH 17075 on Paddock Lane, northerly approximately 200 feet (plus or minus) north of Rolling Meadow Drive.
- Conditions: work for 3 and 5 Paddock Lane must be completed simultaneously; 18 Rolling Meadow Drive must be notified in advance of work; contractor to obtain street-opening permit from DPW and comply with seasonal moratoriums and other DPW requirements.

Why it matters: The board’s conditions reflect common local concerns about coordination of utility work, property access, and notification to adjacent property owners. Requiring synchronized trenching reduces repeated street openings and minimizes disruption for abutters.

Next steps: The petitioner will coordinate scheduling with DPW, obtain any required street-opening permits, and provide advance notification to the identified abutters. The town will record the approval and the notification condition in the permit file.","The Millis Select Board granted NSTAR Electric Company d/b/a Eversource Energy permission to install about 62 feet of conduit on Paddock Lane, conditioned on simultaneous work at 3 and 5 Paddock Lane and advance notification to nearby property owners, following a public hearing and abutter comments.","actionData","errors"]

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