At its March 17 meeting the Millis Select Board approved several formal items by voice vote. Where the board recorded tallies, motions passed unanimously.

Key actions and outcomes:

- Snow and ice deficit spending: The board authorized deficit spending "in an amount not to exceed $75,000" for snow-and-ice costs under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 31D. Motion moved and seconded; vote: unanimous.

- Timberline Road sewer lift station pump: The board approved an emergency contract with Williamson Pump and Motor to install a new motor at Timberline Road Sewer Lift Station for an amount not to exceed $17,330 and authorized the town administrator to sign. Motion moved and seconded; vote: unanimous.

- Electronic rate model: The board approved a contract with Ty and Bowen to develop an electronic rate model for water, sewer and stormwater for an amount not to exceed $20,000 and authorized the town administrator to sign. Motion moved and seconded; vote: unanimous.

- Permitting and zoning guidebook / Business Improvement District blueprint: The board approved a contract with Aaron L. Schaefer Land Use Consulting LLC to create a permitting and zoning guidebook and a Business Improvement District blueprint for an amount not to exceed $100,000 and authorized the Select Board chair to sign. Motion moved and seconded; vote: unanimous.

- Fiber-optic municipal area network: The board approved a contract with Comtract to expand the town's fiber-optic municipal area network to serve facilities including the fire station, library, DPW and transfer station for an amount not to exceed $120,004.65 and authorized the town administrator to sign. Motion moved and seconded; vote: unanimous.

- Carnival and fireworks permits: The board authorized the Millis Recreation Department to hold its annual carnival at the town park (June 26-29, 2025) with Finelli Amusement Company and approved a fireworks display on June 28, 2025, at 9:30 p.m.; motion moved and seconded; vote: unanimous.

- Water/sewer commitments: The board approved water/sewer commitments to the collector for February 2025 ($1,596.40) and the third quarter of FY25 ($977,378.31). Motions moved and seconded; votes: unanimous.

- Executive session authorization: The board voted to enter executive session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel and various unions; board members polled in favor and the vote passed.