Below are the formal outcomes recorded during the March 3 joint meeting of Hubbardston’s Select Board and Finance Committee. All motions are listed with the motion text as recorded in the meeting, the outcome and next steps where specified.

Votes at a glance

- In‑principle acceptance of First Parish property transfer: Motion to “move forward with the property transfer proposal of the First Parish Church and accept the gift/transfer in principle.” Outcome: approved by voice vote. Next steps: town attorney review; building inspection; stewardship/governance plan to be returned to boards.

- Authorization to open annual town meeting warrant and accept articles through April 7, 2025: Motion to open the warrant for the June 2, 2025 annual town meeting and accept warrant articles until 2025‑04‑07. Outcome: approved by voice vote.

- Letter in support of WRWAC request for reinstated access: Motion authorizing the town administrator to submit a letter in support of WRWAC’s request to reinstate vehicle access to specific watershed roads (Reuben Walker / Prison Camp Road). Outcome: approved by voice vote; staff to submit letter.

- Curtis Recreational Field parking request (non‑objection): Select Board directed staff to communicate a formal non‑objection for a resident’s request to use Curtis Recreational Field parking for a wedding on May 18 (first‑come, first‑served; park use must not block scheduled programs). Outcome: board registered no objection and asked town administrator to notify relevant departments.

- 48 Gardner Road change orders: Motion to authorize two change orders for renovation work (soffits and a structural post at the garage bay) totaling approximately $6,487.37. Outcome: approved; town administrator authorized to execute the documents. Funding source: 48 Gardner Road project account/revolving fund (projected to cover cost). Note: town staff indicated the revolving fund has been impacted by unit damages and lease receipts, but funds were available for these repairs.

- Adjournment: Motion to adjourn carried by voice vote.

Ending: Several votes were procedural and directed staff to continue due diligence, reporting and warrant preparation; none of the capital debt exclusion items were approved at this meeting.