Town of Princeton, Mass. – Nov. 30, 2015 – 4:30 PM
BOARD OF SELECTMEN – Mtg. Minutes
4;30 PM The meeting was called to order at the Town Hall Annex. Present were Chairman Edith Morgan, Jon Fudeman, Stan Moss and T.A. Nina Nazarian.
4:37 PM Stan moved and Jon seconded to go into executive session: in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, §21: Exemption Six - To consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body. Edith M. called for a vote and in roll call Edith voted “Aye,” Jon Voted “Aye” and Stan voted “Aye.” Edith then announced that the Board would enter into executive session for the purpose of discussing negotiations with respect to Fieldstone Farm, and return to regular session afterwards.
5:53 PM Board continued in regular session. Nina made the following public statement on behalf of the Board of Selectmen:
The Town has been discussing in executive session with Mass Audubon and the Princeton Land Trust the potential acquisition of a parcel of land, suitable for various municipal uses for the future.
Arthur Allen III came in and distributed information on Wachusett Earth Day Committee activities. The program has a high percentage rate of participation in recycling; it is all self-funded and capital improvements are planned. Princeton and participating towns pay for lights and heat at the recycling shed, but costs will increase as Sterling recently closed its recycling center. WEDC takes construction debris for additional fee but at a lower than average cost. The board thanked Mr. Allen for his work.
6:05 PM Representatives came in for PMLD—Jim Whitman, Chris Conway and Brian Allen. They gave a PowerPoint presentation on how the whole operation works.
7 PM Beth Hunter came in for the Cultural Council, a five-member board. The Mass. Cultural Council appropriated $4,400 this year, which the local council distributes to entities which sponsor arts programs. The council received 14 applications and approved nine. These included a Princeton Arts Society Jazz & Poetry fusion; Princeton PTA arranging a mountain climber doing programs at TP School over two days; a potter giving demonstrations at TPS; a library storyteller; Parks & Rec. organizing intergenerational work.
7:05 PM Resident Ed Carlson came in to speak about F.F. project. He had participated on the Parks & Rec. Commission, assisting with acquisition of Krashes Field and negotiated the donation of the Snack Shack. He had been initially in favor of the Four Corners project but felt that information provided to residents was not accurate. Mr. Carlson distributed documents, referenced Carl LePoint and indicated that the Trust for Public Land made $400,000 at the end of the Four Corners deal. He suggested that an independent person review the F.F. project before all deals are finalized.
Stan identified the steps the town has already taken, citing representatives from the Planning Board, Cons. Comm and selectmen providing oversight. Selectmen pointed out that the town’s proposed contribution is slated to be exempt from Prop. 2 ½, which is in line with previous large-scale projects.
7:40 PM Selectmen voted all in favor to approve STM warrant on the Fieldstone Farm proposal as presented and signed the STM and STE Warrants. Nina N. gave an update on RFQs for the town building fire alarm upgrades, and that there is a building maintenance/repair list which she handed out.
7:45 PM License Renewals were up and selectmen voted all in favor to approve renewals on Used Car License (Class II) – Princeton Enterprises, Inc., 194 Worcester Rd.; Used Car License (Class II) – Chris Goodnow Auto Sales, Inc., 38 Old Colony Rd.
7:50 PM Board voted all in favor to approve minutes for: Nov. 16 & 17 and approve but not release Exec. Session minutes for Nov. 16 & 17.
Stan gave an update on PBMLP, as Phil Leaman and Stan met with an engineering firm regarding a site plan for PMLD. Stan may drive to Conn. To look at Telecom huts.
7:55 PM Board voted all in favor to adjourn.
Respectfully submitted, T.A. Nina Nazarian & Marie N. Auger, administrative assistant
BOS Referenced Documents: WRRC Year by Year from Arthur Allen III; Special Town Meeting Warrant/Special Town Election Warrant; license renewal documents; building repair/maintenance list
Marie Auger
Administrative Assistant
Planning Department
978-464-2100
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