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Staff said the process began as a grant‑funded effort but was complicated when the original grant contact left and several administrative steps were delayed. The meeting record references a prior town administrator, Austin Ciganowitz, and a past 2007 incident that made some haulers wary of working with Hubbardston. The current sealed proposal will be opened and reviewed by representatives from the collaborating towns; the board named Kathy and Peter as the town’s reviewers when the opening occurs.

If the bid is not competitive or acceptable, board members said Hubbardston will need to revisit its objectives for trash hauling and may rework the procurement approach. No vote was taken; the sealed envelope remains to be opened and evaluated with partner towns.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board Of Health 9.9.25","oneSentenceSummary","A regional request for proposals for trash and recycling services produced one sealed submission; the Board of Health and town staff will forward the sealed envelope to partner communities for joint review and may reopen discussion about Hubbardston’s hauling goals if that bid is unsatisfactory.","taxTitle","Town of Hubbardston, Worcester County, Massachusetts","taxId",61645,"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},6505366,"Hubbardston Board of Health: two applicants to be considered at joint Select Board meeting; members seek clearer commitment",243,1699000,1942000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5742663-966eeae64bbe0dd89071b1cc60c2f3b6&start=1699&end=1942","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5742663-966eeae64bbe0dd89071b1cc60c2f3b6/thumbnail_1699000.jpg","/articles/6505366/Massachusetts/Hubbardston-Board-of-Health-two-applicants-to-be-considered-at-joint-Select-Board-meeting-members-seek-clearer-commitment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6505366-6da9eb91ac64031b1ec63db4c0b9682c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770500312&Signature=YkVSea-GSfvy1BcaE-L7LaTkU1jdJyvUd2z~Kget4SnUME~9YZepTN85WjHpIzC~IWRAOkLzHZo84rB39s9V0Sm30Fa-zA-WtPM4R3pOQGaLqFPPgbCaLjcBlV-yc4GRVnyaPDwjp-hnqK1a0ru-FyVkgmufgirlLn9mCkKT4lRH9yBe8NCLybqfeb4omwFDb~BP0TCj39n~PiGaFYiKvlbNi7Nw6OXyO4EgQlk8WZWZQZA7~JynSYDmnsa2U0SGs6bxQQOA8t7J5yGEJsFLK5OLrWybVOQfbrrvRft21dxpK4PXrycwdgMRSy2ekcEoka7ydkhyavBm4l8b9iPoZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Hubbardston Board of Health on Sept. 9 said it still has an open seat and confirmed a joint appointment process with the Select Board scheduled for Monday at 6:30 a.m. (members discussed arriving at 6:30) to consider two applicants. Board members said the two written applications submitted were brief and did not demonstrate commitment to attend twice‑monthly meetings.

Members discussed procedure and whether candidates must confirm willingness to serve before the joint vote. One board member cited the town bylaws as governing the appointment process; other members said the applicants should be contacted directly and asked to attend the joint meeting if they wish to be elected. The transcript notes the two applicants (identified in discussion as Mr. Connelly and Mrs. Connelly or Mr. Ritchie and Mrs. Conway in initial references) had scheduling conflicts or had not been sufficiently forthcoming in their applications.

Members urged outreach to the applicants and to Select Board contact Jeff Williams to confirm logistics and location, which might be the senior center or an alternate building. The board noted that if the joint meeting occurs with fewer members present, an appointment could be postponed. No appointment was made at the Sept. 9 meeting; the board asked members to attend the joint meeting to ensure the town can fill the vacancy promptly.","The Board of Health confirmed a joint appointment with the Select Board planned for Monday morning to consider two applicants for an open health‑board seat, but members said the written applications provided little detail and urged direct outreach to gauge candidates’ commitment.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6505371,"Hubbardston signs Title 5 septic permit, approves one‑day food permits; inspections and complaints updated",114,324000,438000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5742663-966eeae64bbe0dd89071b1cc60c2f3b6&start=324&end=438","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5742663-966eeae64bbe0dd89071b1cc60c2f3b6/thumbnail_324000.jpg","/articles/6505371/Massachusetts/Hubbardston-signs-Title-5-septic-permit-approves-oneday-food-permits-inspections-and-complaints-updated","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6505371-b50d7773f460990a04834074347d2c11/orig.mp4?Expires=1770500312&Signature=iqOs5Aa7covU-zQMybK-sJANBZTAimDV1erxivJrw9KexsvPyi0CqB7QrXRytT0I8csw6Ni~G63UYaOFBGLn06zXcO~yZTjr6GWzyepwy7cefGHfbsoojwm95l6-gJtEQFrlz3-IFAD8VfxBNMh~5b4LZZ2ouPNR5l6xAy-NYCQr1CptfNHfaYsnaouWsEEcwnImyGPCY2KNtCaU4aI6-SmohHUFwM8hbY8u-HHGxK4D~-xElE5Uc2G5UTcCFNEwTAeSm4DWrqbcSihDafyE6NkD2QeJv2yvECp7xKCSCaUnU1gDEKnZxnIzPrgyyJd8dnijoF7s3WD4IHSBmlw95Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Hubbardston Board of Health on Sept. 9 signed a Title 5 septic approval for 72 New Westminster Road and signed several one‑day food vendor permits for upcoming events, using board signatures in lieu of a separate vote.

The board reviewed a Title 5 report for a property listed as 72 New Westminster Road and noted an engineering plan for Parcel 43 of Lot A on Brookridge Road that will be signed when the address is added. Board members said that signing the permits is the board’s standard administrative approval. Staff member Sadie will retain copies and follow up on any missing documentation.

Members also approved multiple one‑day food permits for community events — including the Lions Club and several truck‑based vendors described in the record as operated under a single owner (various trade names were listed) — and discussed documentation requirements for allergen competency and ServSafe inspection records. The board agreed to conditionally approve one application from Candy Clouds for an Oct. 11 event provided the vendor submits required documentation and pays an additional $20 fee before the event.

Inspections and complaints were also updated. The Peaceful Acres Campground inspection was completed without problems; the first swimming‑pool water test results will be filed with the record. A septic odor complaint is under follow‑up: staff reported a phone message indicating step one of corrective work was done, but the pumping record has not yet been received. A separate fly complaint has prompted a letter to the business suspected to be the source; the business will submit an insect abatement plan.

The board asked staff to continue residential inspections next week and to collect the outstanding documentation (ServSafe/allergen competency and pump records) before finalizing permits.","At its Sept. 9 meeting, the Board of Health signed a Title 5 septic approval for 72 New Westminster Road, signed multiple one‑day food vendor permits and reviewed several inspections and open complaints, including a campground inspection and follow‑up on a septic odor report.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6505376,"Hubbardston health board pushes back on state tabletop mandate, urges LEPC leadership and regional cooperation",0,2162000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5742663-966eeae64bbe0dd89071b1cc60c2f3b6&start=2162&end=2162","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5742663-966eeae64bbe0dd89071b1cc60c2f3b6/thumbnail_2162000.jpg","/articles/6505376/Massachusetts/Hubbardston-health-board-pushes-back-on-state-tabletop-mandate-urges-LEPC-leadership-and-regional-cooperation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6505376-f3ddcfa3b7e69b1c1dec35c80f0472d6/orig.mp4?Expires=1770500312&Signature=l1cyMIQC2xGtexw5AgGdFS~3HvTKDHG7uq9P~BA7Hf-U29mDE4YIUlcg1xxkQTahSr5mD2ydOtyY8r5r3deOpv4MXrffldxnijY~5octoiJ7KTOSfPNJxIsaK2PYnyNRvl7VILFo8ge6nvt~1htM-WzeFxSzWtgQqlwS-snxCcNt7sMFOD2gGHVNCtUj7pkMyk57arM-XWSLZBzVT9jUbq5YZXQCVcw6xuKiOluM1BpMUZEGZSDpN5x02OpZabIh0Errc3nvPnMSOVwH1uvgVRfd7sg-g~cyU9myiGvNMs~1E3YTcHqQEMs0hdDhwElduARnB1vXtpziMY90dEeWTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Town of Hubbardston Board of Health on Sept. 9 discussed a request from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) that the board lead and execute a scripted tabletop exercise tied to a public-health scenario and file an after-action report by Dec. 31.

Board member Judy O’Donnell summarized the state’s timeline and expectations, saying DPH offered a two‑day window to file the report if an exercise were held by Dec. 20. Board members repeatedly questioned whether the board has the authority, expertise or staff bandwidth to run a multiagency exercise that would include police, fire, highway, county officials and others.

The discussion centered on three issues: who should lead the work, what scenario would be appropriate for a small town, and whether there are funds or staffing to run a DPH‑grade exercise. Members said existing town bodies — notably the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC), which includes police, fire and volunteers — are better positioned to organize a multiagency exercise. Several board members said they will raise the matter at the next LEPC meeting so the committee can consider facilitating or co‑facilitating the tabletop.

Board members discussed possible public‑health topics that would meet DPH’s requirement and be locally relevant, including tuberculosis, water contamination/PFAS, wildfire/air quality and issues connected to a local sandpit feasibility study. Members noted that Worcester has announced a heat‑related exercise and suggested tying Hubbardston’s work to an ongoing local issue to make it actionable.

Members also raised practical concerns: DPH representatives, according to the board, expect towns to script, facilitate and score a professional‑level tabletop; small towns do not always receive grants or stipends to cover the time needed. Several speakers said the state’s guidance leaves unclear the consequences of noncompliance and pointed to variation across municipalities; some towns told DPH they would not be able to comply.

The board agreed to bring the DPH request to the LEPC for Tuesday’s meeting and to contact regional partners and Pamela Masters (noted in the discussion as working with emergency planning/FEP) to explore shared resources before committing to lead the exercise. No formal vote was taken; members described the next step as coordination with LEPC and neighboring towns.","The Town of Hubbardston Board of Health discussed a Department of Public Health request to lead a full tabletop exercise by year-end, saying the scope and timeline exceed the board’s capacity and recommending the town’s Local Emergency Planning Committee and neighboring towns be involved.","actionData","errors"]

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