2026-10-27 - Board of Selectmen

Summary

  • The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance and an executive session on non-union personnel strategy and contract negotiations for the Town Manager contract (roll call, unanimous).
  • Town Manager contract: back in open session the board approved the contract for the incoming town manager by unanimous voice vote; the new manager starts Nov. 16. The sitting manager's own contract is to be extended briefly and returns to the next agenda. See Town Manager Search and Contract.
  • Special Town Meeting warrant: the board closed and approved the warrant for Nov. 12 at 7:00 PM, nine articles. Article 1 pays a roughly $10 prior-year bill. Article 2 asks $375,000 to replace the library's 27-year-old 52-ton chiller with a heat pump chiller; a $500,000 Green Communities decarbonization grant and utility rebates are expected to cut the net cost and return money to the town. Article 3 asks $2.8 million from the sewer stabilization fund (about $4.5 million on hand) for a solar array at the main sewer pump station on Providence Street, projected to save about $80,000 a year for 40 years, with a 30 percent federal tax credit (about $800,000) if installed by the end of 2027, a net cost near $1.4 million and a payback of about 13 to 15 years. The remaining articles are Planning Board zoning articles; the board did not vote on them for lack of a quorum of members, so it will give recommendations at town meeting. Article 9, a citizen petition, will be presented orally. See November 2026 Special Town Meeting.
  • Zoning petition (citizen speak): a local gym owner asked the board to support adding personal services and indoor recreation as uses in the Industrial 2 district at the Nov. 12 town meeting, and said safety concerns would be addressed.
  • Drone delivery: a resident asked the board to consider a bylaw or a letter on drone deliveries, following a proposed Amazon facility in Westborough; the chair said it will go on a future agenda. See Amazon Prime Air Drone Delivery.
  • Lyceum anniversary: organizers described the Nov. 7 and 8 events at the Asa Waters Mansion marking 200 years since the American Lyceum movement began in Millbury, including a scholar's talks, a Lincoln lyceum speech reading, a panel on a modern lyceum, an artists' session and a session on AI.
  • Guest presentation: a local Scout presented an Eagle Scout project at Brierly Pond Conservation Area (two benches on a concrete pad and an oak tree, largely donated), and the board read a proclamation.
  • National Grid pole petition: after a public hearing the board approved a new riser pole and about 20 feet of primary wire at MacArthur Drive and Ruth E. Shepherd Drive for the Tiffany Circle system upgrade; the tree warden and DPW director had signed off. A second hearing was postponed to the next meeting.
  • Management update: the town manager reported open positions (deputy town manager, HR director, finance director, assistant town engineer and a part-time digital library assistant) and that the Asa Waters Mansion boiler replacement should start within a couple of weeks after an emergency waiver avoided re-bidding.
  • Minutes of Sept. 8, 2026 approved unanimously.
  • A resident reported that the final court hearing on the 192-apartment Chapter 40B project on Rice Road was held, with a decision expected within about six months.
  • The board accepted a $3,300 anonymous donation to the Senior Center gift account under MGL c.44 s.53A, and announced the last days of early voting, the senior and veteran tax work-off program (up to $1,500) opening Nov. 1, and a Halloween meat raffle.
  • Adjourned by voice vote.
  • Board roster per the town's website (membership, not attendance): Mary Krumsiek (Chairman), Brian A. Sora (Vice Chairman), Nicholas Lazzaro (Clerk), Brian Tagg (Member), Michael R. Gilchrist (Member).

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Mhm. >> Go ahead, Mary. >> Good evening and welcome to the October 27th, 2026 meeting of the Board of Selectmen. This meeting is being recorded and streamed by Millbury Public Access Cable Television,

available live on public access channels Charter 191 or Verizon 26. This meeting is also available through zoom.us download or by phone. Anyone who is participating through zoom.us download or by

phone should state their name and address when speaking. Would you join me for the Pledge of Allegiance? >> I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America. To the republic for which

it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. >> Okay. We have to just go into executive session real quick. It shouldn't be hopefully very long. So, Brian, will you

take us in? >> I will motion to enter into executive session in accordance with Mass General Law Chapter 30A, Section 21A, purpose two, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for non-union

personnel, and to conduct contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Town manager, Thomas Behan's contract. >> I'll second. >> Okay, Michael. >> Yes. >> Ryan. >> Yes. >> Nick. >> Yes. >> Ryan. >>

Yes. >> And I'm a yes. We'll be right back. Okay, we're back. We're going to go citizen speak. Questions for the Board of Selectmen should be forwarded to town manager at millburyma.gov by 4:00 p.m.

Monday, October 26, 2026. I'm going to have Roger come up. He He asked me first. >> Good evening everyone. My name is Roger Derosier. I am connected with the event that will be coming on November 7th

and 8th, and I would like to explain to the board, but also to the people of Millbury, what this is all about. First and foremost, Millbury's history has often been known by many in in Millbury as a

place where President Taft came when he was young, and also came as president of the United States. Uh it's also well known that uh one of our great inventors of the 19th century, Thomas Blanchard, uh

was born and made many of his inventions here in Millbury. But one of the uh probably lesser known uh aspects of history uh began in Millbury. It began 200 years ago in 1826. And uh we're going to

celebrate its 200th birth. And this is a a word that catches a lot of people by surprise. And a lot of people ask, "What does this mean?" And that word is lyceum. It comes from the Greek. Uh Aristotle

started this term. And it means adult learning. And in the United States it began here in Millbury. And it grew. And it grew quickly. So in 1826 the lyceum program began here within 24 months there

were lyceums all over Worcester County and in Massachusetts. And there were lyceums within 15 years all over the northeast and the Midwest. Between 4,000 and 5,000 lyceums. And it was an adult

learning opportunity that started here in Millbury. And I have to say that most people in Millbury don't even know about it. But we want to celebrate something that's pretty unique to our town. And so

we've chosen November 7th and 8th to do that. So you have before you Okay, some of the events that we've chosen to do that. And on November 7th we've invited a Lyceum scholar from Northwestern

University in Illinois to come and explain the Lyceum movement. Not just as it occurred in Millbury, which is part of her book and has been verified by most and all historians as having had its birth

here. But she will explain in two different sessions. And then in the evening we're going to have uh a re-enactor from someone that you know who will give a Lyceum speech that was given by Abraham

Lincoln in 1838 that uh if you come and listen may resonate very well with you given the times in which he spoke in the 1830s. But we don't want to stop there. Cuz we think that the Lyceum movement is

an opportunity. The Lyceum is an adult learning opportunity. When it first started, it talked about things that were of interest to people within the community. So when Josiah Holbrook spoke in

Millbury in 1826, there were about 40 people who came to listen to his talks to farmers and mechanics related to geology and astronomy and the sciences. So, our thought is why not revive the Lyceum

movement into the 21st century? So, on Sunday, November 8th, we're going to have a panel of people from universities, from historical societies, from museums, and even students who are going to come

together and talk about what would a 21st century Lyceum look like today? And see what their ideas are. And maybe we can revive the Lyceum today and bring people out of their homes to come and attend

Lyceums every once in a while, not just in Millbury, but in all other communities to allow them to learn more about different kinds of topics that are germane to their concerns. And in the afternoon,

we'll have two examples. Well, Millbury is pretty lucky. We have three nationally known artists who live in Millbury. And they are going to come forth and they're going to talk about their art and

their techniques. So, Scott Nelson and Michael Graves and Mike Wackell are going to be part of a Lyceum that might represent what we call the modern-day Lyceum. And then we're going to have a second

Lyceum. And that Lyceum is going to be on AI. And how is AI affecting us? And we're going to look for hopefully three perspectives. So, the bottom line is we want to see as much as possible, as many

people from Millbury come out and join us in something that we hope is going to be something that we can look forward to in the future and say Millbury has started, okay, another movement. A 21st

century movement that allows for people to come out of their homes, see their neighbors, join in with communal values, and social mores once again. Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Thank you. >> Come on

up. >> Hi, my name is Bob Simmler, 8 Grove Street. Um first I want to thank both boards for the job you guys do. Um I know you don't do it for the money, you do it because you care about the town. I

respect that. You're on call 24 hours a day, you're called at night, you have to go look at this, you know. Thank you for doing that, you know. But, one of the reasons I'm here tonight is I've been

asking the town a a couple of questions and I keep getting bumped around to go see this person, to go see that person. Uh and then it kind of gets disappears and I ask it again and same thing and I

get no answers. So I talked to Mr. Hollis out in the hallway and I just want to bring this to light to everybody and I would like to see some answers on these questions. They've been jiggled around,

nothing's been said. My number's on here. If anybody has any questions, I'd be glad to speak with anybody. I've got all kinds of paperwork on this subject here, but I just want these questions

answered and I'll give you these >> Thank you. >> Thanks, Bob. Thank you, Bob. I got mine. Yeah, thank you. >> Thank you, Jasmine. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Perin. >> Hi, good evening. >> Oh, no. Oh, no

signal. >> Okay, just state your name and address. >> We're James on community. I just wanted to provide some awareness of an article we had in the fall of '18. >> Mr. Prosper, I'm sorry to interrupt.

There was sort of a technical difficulty on our side. Do you mind just I hate to have you start from the beginning just Yeah, start over and just start with your name and address. >> Oh, you're good.

Okay. Um Uh my name is Corinne DeProspero. I live at 184 Milbury Ave in Milbury and I own my building at Training Center on 146 in Milbury. Uh we're a gym very much focused on community. Uh I just

wanted to provide some awareness of an article we have. We're currently on the fall warrant um and on November 12th, we'll go before the town at that special town meeting and petition to have personal

services and uh indoor recreational facilities added to the bylaws industrial two. Um I am a retired veteran. My husband is a local first responder currently. Um we are not a developer and I just

really want to emphasize that. We're a local family just trying to expand um into a place where we can grow our community and um bring people together to to grow and better themselves. Unfortunately,

the zoning in Milbury kind of has put some barriers to us. We don't have a lot of opportunity here for that. Um and so we're trying to add some uh use to those that industrial two uh bylaw. We're

currently renting right next door um to the specific industrial zone on 146 industrial two zone on 146. Um we're sharing a park parking lot lenny with Lenny's Liquor so we're right next door to this

um current industrial two lot um that we're looking at. We're current we're aware of some concerns that have been brought up regarding the petition um and we're fully prepared to remedy any issues

that um will come with this petition um specifically safety concerns. Um I just come to ask that you come to the meeting on November 14th um and November 12th and vote yes for our petition. If you

have any questions or concerns, um I really encourage you to reach out to myself or my my Pete. We would love to sit down and have a conversation with you. Some of our uh and discuss some of our plans

to expand and better the community here in Millbury and hear what you have to say in regards to the to the petition before that meeting. Thank you so much. I appreciate your time. >> Thank you.

Anybody else citizen speak? >> To the chair, I I did just want to bring up one topic. Uh and I am >> go to the podium. >> Yeah, I can. >> You have to go to the podium. >> Oh, yeah. It's been a while.

I know. >> Ryan's worried. I can play this. >> Uh I am aware of uh a ongoing situation you could call it that's happening in Westborough right now with regards to a potential Amazon building that

would employ deploy drones in the air for autonomous deliveries through the air and I'm not sure where they finished with that. I believe a bylaw was passed regarding it. But I had received an email

from some member in the town of Westborough just asking that adjacent towns look into or consider some bylaw changes. So, I know bylaws generally fall in the planning board. I know that there's also a

member of the planning board that's here too. So, I would make that suggestion to them but I also figure maybe a worthy discussion that we may want to discuss. I know we can sometimes uh put in

articles uh for on on the warrant for town meeting. So, even if it's just a letter it strongly supporting or or against one thing. I I just want to bring that up as possibly a subject we could discuss

at at our next >> Sure. That's all. >> I want to have Amy put it on the agenda. >> Thank you. >> Anybody else? Okay. Guest presentation. Guest presentation one, Nathan Decater's Eagle Scout project

with the Milwaukee nature trails. >> Hi folks. How you doing tonight? I'm here to represent Nathan. He's having some technical difficulties out there. He wants to get on Zoom and I think he's on but

uh let me check. Are we good? Oh, here they come now. >> Sorry, we had technical difficulties too. >> Yep. >> Uh I'm Nathan Decater from Troop 22 Wester. Is it sharing? Uh this is my uh Eagle Scout

project. Uh what my what my project is that it's a it's two benches on uh concrete foundation with a tree planted next to it. What it originally was going to be when I first started that was going to

be a 5-ft bench on a concrete foundation. Uh this is in the Brierly Pond Conservation Area near where my older brother's Eagle Scout project is which is shown in the pictures. It's a bike repair

station. Uh the benefits of the project is that it the whole project will benefit the Millbury Nature Trails Committee and and the town. The tree will help get rid of the pollution in the area, offers

a place to sit in the as well as shade. When choosing the tree, I decided to go with the oak tree because it was donated by uh Kyle Grendon who it was originally going to be around $500 for a tree,

but due to his donation it it it was free. >> It's the best kind of tree. >> Uh the bench was originally going to be a 5-ft wood bench, but two metal benches were donated by the Millbury DPW. Uh the

concrete was going to be around $800, but the gravel that would go under the concrete was instead donated by Mike Lynch from Mike from Mike Lynch Enterprises. And the concrete itself was donated from

Small Load Concrete, so the only cost was the delivery fees. The overall sup- uh supplies needed for the project was $169. And the plaque is uh still needs to be completed and it's going to be around

$200. It's going to have mine and my older brother's names for our Eagle Scout projects. The The original cost was going to be around $2,700, but due to all the donations uh the project only cost

around $300. The total funds that I raised was 1,000 $200. And I This shows the location of the project in the Barley Pond Conservation Area. It's near the pump track that's being created there. Uh

this is the the process of the tree that that was planted there. It was planted on Arbor Day by by volunteers. You see the the tree in the pictures. Uh the bench and the benches and the concrete were

installed by Mr. Leon Leonard and Mr. DeWalt. You can see the two benches and the concrete foundation that they were attached to. And this is what the project looks like. And that's all. Thank you. >>

Yeah, through the chair, you should be a project manager at someday because on time and under budget, you killed it. Good job. Absolutely. We have a proclamation for you. Want to start? >> Absolutely.

>> Whereas, we have a great pride in acknowledging that Nathan Decatur of Troop 22 of Worcester, Mass., a resident of Millbury, has completed the community project to reach the rank of Eagle Scout.

And whereas we recognize Nathan Decator through hard work and diligence has accomplished the task, it deserves our admiration for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. And whereas we recognize that the

Boy Scouts of America provide excellent guidance and direction in preparing of in the preparing of today's youth as tomorrow's leaders. And whereas we extend our sincere wishes that all his endeavors

will be as exciting and rewarding as his success in obtaining the Eagle Scout award. Now, therefore, the Board of Selectmen of the Town of Millbury, Massachusetts, on behalf of all its residents

extend our thanks on this extraordinary community project which consisted of a sitting area in which two included two benches on a concrete pad and a new oak tree at the Briarley Conservation Trail

area. In witness whereof we hereunto set our hand and cause the seal of Town of Millbury to be affixed this 27th of October, 2026. Congratulations. >> Get in on this, too. >> Yeah. Oh, yeah. >> Oh,

yeah. >> I'll be right back. >> Yeah, sure. >> If the tall people don't block you. >> I can go behind you, guys. I can >> to the edges. >> Bring it on. >> This is fine. >> So, what's the project and

the money will go back to >> Thank you, Nathan. >> Totally agree. >> Absolutely. >> Thank you, Nathan. >> Thank you. >> Okay, Brian, you want to take us into a public hearing? >> Sure. All right. So,

in conformity with the requirements of section 22 of chapter 166 of the Massachusetts General Laws, you're hereby notified that a public hearing will be held in the media room at Millbury Memorial

Junior Senior High School, 12 Martin Street, Millbury, Mass. on Tuesday, October 27th, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. on the petition Massachusetts Electric Company DBA National Grid and be and it is hereby

granted a location for and permission to erect and maintain poles and wires to be placed therein together with such sustaining and protecting fixtures as said company may deem necessary in the public

way or ways herein referred to as requested in petition of said company dated the 9th day of September 2026. All construction under this order shall be in accordance with the following conditions.

Poles shall be of solid sound timber and reasonably straight and shall be and reasonably straight and shall be set substantially at the points indicated upon the plan marked MacArthur Drive, Millbury,

Mass. number 31346149 dated September 9, 2026 filed with this order. There may be attached to said poles such wires, cables, and fixtures as needed in their business and all said wires and cables

shall be placed at a height of not less than 20 ft from the ground. And I'll make a motion to open that public hearing. Second. >> All in favor? >> Aye. >> Aye. >> Do we have somebody here from

National Grid? We can't hear you. Hold on a minute. No, it almost sounded like the volume is like almost at zero. >> Is it Is it better There we go. >> Yep, we got you. >> Okay, could you just state

your name? >> Sure. Good evening, members of the board. My name is Fritz Jolin. Your address is 939 Southbridge Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. Um this petition hearing involves the installation

of pole 7-3 and in approximately 20 ft of primary wires in the public right-of-way. This work involves installing a new riser pole, which I mentioned 7-3 at the intersection of MacArthur Drive and

Ruth E. Shepherd Drive, that will be used for an overhead to underground connection feeding the upgraded Tiffany Circle system. That will improve system protection, reliability, and also access for

future operation and maintenance. >> Okay, I know the tree warden and the DPW director have okayed this, too. >> Yeah, that was going to just be my one question is it seemed like there was a decent

amount of trees that were over there that may be an issue and some rocks that were under under the ground, but it sounds as though you guys looked at it don't see a problem putting getting that pole

in there. >> Uh yeah, I'm pretty sure our design team will figure a way to unservice that the customer from this location. >> And does anybody have any questions? Anybody in the public? Okay. >> I'll

make a motion to close the public hearing. >> I'll second. >> All in favor. >> I. I will make a motion to approve the pole petition MacArthur Drive, Millbury, Mass. number 313-461-49 um contingent on

poles being of sound timber and reasonable straight reasonably straight and that it shall be sub set substantially at points indicated on that plan marked MacArthur Drive, Millbury, Mass. number

313-461-49. >> I'll second. >> All in favor. >> I. >> I. Okay, thank you. >> You too. >> Thanks. >> Okay, our second public hearing is postponed till the next meeting. That's my place. Okay, new

business. One, vote on the town manager's contract. >> Yeah, so to I guess fill everybody in, we catch everybody up, we had a very productive meeting with back and forth with the um now to be soon to

be future town manager, Mr. Beaudin. Um we had a great uh it was very productive meeting. There was just a couple of dotting eyes and crossing tees, which we were able to uh all find a social

agreement on in executive session, so I'd be happy to make a motion to approve the town manager contract. >> I'll second. >> All in favor. >> I. >> I. Okay, welcome aboard, Tom. We'll see you on

November 16th. Okay, closing and approving the special town meeting warrant for November 12th, 2020 six at 7:00 p.m. Do you want to >> Yeah, do you want me to walk you through it quick? >> Yeah, just

those ones we talked about today. You know, the zoning ones, I think. >> Yeah, Jeff, I'm going to share my screen quick. The fiscal year threw me off. Got it. All right, so here's your first look at

our special town meeting warrant. We have nine articles. The first one is pretty straightforward. We've seen things like this before. Essentially, we ordered a product in fiscal year 26. We did not

receive the bill until fiscal year 26. The books were closed. So, we have to go to special town meeting to pay for that that product, which is in this case was an HDMI cord for almost 10 bucks. So, a

bit of a pain, but something we have to do here. Article two, we're moving over to the library. Essentially, we're going to be asking for $375,000 for HVAC improvements. Basically, we need to replace

the 52-ton chiller. That was it's about 27 years old. It uses kind of ancient refrigerant that's no longer produced and is ozone depleting. So, it's time to replace that. We're going to replace it

with a heat pump chiller. And as part of this project, we've applied to Green Communities for a $500,000 decarbonization grant. So, when we kind of come if we get that $500,000, our ultimate cost will

come down to about $450,000. And then we're also expected to get some rebates and incentives from National Grid and Eversource. So, the ask for now is 375K. We do expect that number to come down and

be able to kind of return some money to the town after that project is executed. Uh the third article here is uh it's a big number. We're looking to install a large solar array at the uh main sewer

pump station here in town on Providence Street. Um we're requesting $2.8 million and we want to pull that from the sewer stabilization fund, which currently has about $4.5 million in it. Um this

ultimately that we're not expecting this to increase rates. Currently, our rate changes are usually based on what Upper Blackstone charges us for treatment. Um so we're going to be depleting our

reserves a little bit, which is the ultimate kind of ask with this with this article here. Um but ultimately it's going to save us uh about $80,000 a year, you know, for the next 40 years if we do

this. So if all goes well and we get this project installed by the end of uh '27, we can claim a 30% investment tax credit from the federal government and that could amount to about $800,000 coming

back to the town. So again, we're asking for a lot of money. Our ultimate project cost we expect to come down closer to about 1.4 million um and that would have a payback period of about probably 13

to 15 years, something like that. And then we're in the green after that. Um so that's it for financial articles here. The rest of these are uh sponsored by the planning board. Um the planning board

did discuss these last night, although they did not vote on them last night. So they will make their recommendations on town meeting floor. Any questions from anyone? >> What was the purpose of them

not voting on it? >> Uh I believe they just had three members out of the five. So they decided that just wasn't enough folks uh on the board to actually make the vote. >> Okay. Anybody else have any

questions? I just hope that $9.96 bill doesn't take hours like the pizza bill did. >> Through the chair, um could I just ask a quick question on Article 9? Um Mr. Hollis, um it says to be presented

orally at town meeting. Um is this going to be from the planning board or is this going to be from the citizen? >> Um I would expect both. I think the citizen should probably introduce the article and

uh make a quick presentation about what they're requesting here. Uh but the planning board will make a recommendation. >> Okay, sounds good. Thank you. >> Yeah. >> If no one else has any questions,

I'd make a motion to close and approve the special town meeting warrant uh for November 12th, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> Aye. >> Aye. >> Okay. Okay. Management update. >> Okay,

pretty brief tonight. Um as I was on vacation last week here, um the DPW has hired Jeremy Vittori as a CDL equipment operator two. Um I've appointed Deborah Maturi uh to the Cultural Arts Council. Um

as far as vacancies, we still have the deputy town manager, HR director, finance director, the assistant town engineer, um and the last kind of open position we have right now is the digital library

assistant, which is a part-time position. Um the one project update I do have tonight is about the Asa Waters Mansion boiler. Hi, Tracy. Um I was expecting to have a a start date today. Um I don't

have it for you today, but I will have it tomorrow. We did have to go get a an emergency decam waiver so we could avoid procuring that project again and going through the whole advertisement period

and all that. So we're getting close to the finish line here. We hope to start that project in the next couple weeks and have heat in that building soon. That's all I have. >> Anybody have any

questions? Okay. You're busy tonight. And we will put on the agenda next meeting about your contract. >> Okay, sure. >> We'll probably extend it. >> For 4 days, right? >> Well, we will. We have to,

right? We won't have a town manager for 4 days. Review and approve previous minutes. Minutes of September 8th, 2026. >> I took a look. I saw no issues. I'd be willing to make a motion to approve the

minutes of September 8th, 2026. >> Second. >> All in favor? >> Aye. >> Aye. Motion carried unanimously. Round table discussion and citizens feedback limited to 3 minutes discussion on agenda items

heard at this meeting only. Come on up. >> Terry. >> You know I couldn't pass up saying hello. Terry Burke Dotson, 20 Sailor Terrace. And I'm just going to give you a real quick update. Last Friday,

um after over 2 years in court, we had our final hearing. And a decision ultimately will be made on uh the 40B project of 192 apartments on Rice Road, Rice Pond Village. And uh it's going to take uh

the judge up to 6 months to render that decision. And it looks good in our favor. Though I can't we we don't know yet, but uh um our community made a very very good and strong presentation. And uh

proud of all of them. And I think we're going to be very delighted in 6 months. But I wanted to just give you that update. The hearing has closed. >> So what happens if the rule is in the town, you

know, in the citizens' favor? Like does the project stop or he has going back to the Board of Appeals? >> We'll find out. I'll tell you right now that it's been tied up for over 2 years at this point.

>> I'm just curious to know why. >> Yeah. And another 6 months. >> Um we've just been concentrating on winning and never thinking never thinking, you know, um what could happen after this. If it means

another appeal, by gosh, we'll do it. You know what I mean? But it it was so well presented that I really feel that our group is going to do exceptionally well. And I at least not live with the fear

of that 192 apartments over their head. So um But we'll we'll keep you posted. When we know something, we'll let you know. >> All right. Thank you. >> But I had to come. >> Okay. >> Then I have to

wish you a very happy Halloween. >> You too. >> Play together. Thank you. >> Thank you. Anybody else? No, okay. Dates to remember. Nick, I think you got a ton of them in there. How's the stock? >> Um,

this is a The first one is a public notice for in-person early voting. The last 3 days of in-person early voting are as follows: October 28th, Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., October 29th,

Thursday from 8:00 until 4:00 p.m., and October 30th, Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. So, if you don't vote then, we'll see you November 3rd. Um, the meat raffle is taking place at the St.

Charles Hotel from 2:00 until 5:00 p.m. on Halloween. Uh, the Millbury Lions Foundation and the Millbury Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary uh, will be hosting it. Um, extra tickets will be given for

wearing a costume or bringing a non-perishable food donation of four or more items um, and early birds before 2:00 p.m. Um, the senior and veteran uh, tax work-off program is starting November 1st.

You can learn earn up to $1,500 off of your taxes. Applications are now available. Um, renewing participants can renew their application and new participants can also apply. Um, please see Josh at the

Millbury Senior Center or call 508-865-9154. Uh, celebrate with us at the mansion, the American Lyceum movement, 200 years of community learning that began in Millbury is taking place Saturday,

November 7th and Sunday, November 8th um, at 123 Elm Street in Millbury. Um, you can learn more I We had a great guest presentation earlier where you can learn more about the history of the movement

dating back to ancient Greece and enjoying an evening candlelit reading of Lincoln's famous Lyceum speech. Um, contribute your ideas um, for the current um, affairs and experience several sample ICM

learning sessions as well. >> Nice stuff. And I know you have one mail. >> Yes, we do. Um Dear Chairman Krumsiek and Millbury Board of Selectmen, the Millbury Senior Center received the generous

donation for food pantry and the senior center programs in the amount of $3,300. In accordance with Mass General Law Chapter 44 Section 53A, I'm requesting the Selectmen to accept this and authorize

the expenditure of funds. This donation will be deposited into the Senior Center Gift Account and the donor wishes to remain anonymous. >> I got a motion. >> Uh I'll make a motion to accept the $3,300

from the anonymous donor um and a law um to accept it and then to authorize the expenditure of the funds from the Senior Center Gift Account. >> Second. >> All in favor. >> Aye. >> Aye. >> Okay. >>

It's incredibly generous. >> Absolutely. >> I know we get a lot of kind of mail. Okay, on a good note, community events and positive stories about Millbury. I have a couple. Um I just wanted to give

kudos to the children's library cuz we they had the Halloween parade at the town hall. It was It was I think the most kids I've ever seen. It was It was a good time had by all. >> Yep. >> That's um

Mr. Sora. >> Quite the handsome baby right there. In my biased opinion. >> Yeah, mine, too. He couldn't take his eyes off him. He loved him. And one kid yelled out, "Hey, Mom, that's the ice cream

lady." I'm like, "Yeah." Um and the other one is um, I like to give thanks to the Millbury Credit Union for holding a trunk or treat. If you didn't get a chance to see all the decorations, it was

awesome and you know, Millbury's so lucky that we have these businesses that support and our community. And my last one is I don't see Mr. DeSimone on Zoom, but he dared me to wear my Halloween dress

tonight and he would shave, so I'm calling him out on it. I did wear my Halloween dress. Brian, you got to shave. Anybody else? >> Uh, I like to tip my cap to everybody that was involved in getting

the Fall Fun Day at Asa Waters put together. Uh, it was a great time and everybody I saw had a great time that was there and it was it was a pretty well-attended event under the circumstances and just

again, my thanks to Tracy and everybody else everybody involved in the mansion that helped make it happen. >> I'll be contacting you. I got a couple ideas I'd like to do for kind of jump on Sutton's

scarecrow. I know Arbonne did one, you know, some businesses did scarecrows on the I think I think it's time we do it. Yeah, a lot of towns do it. So, I think we'll get a little committee together and

start our own either pumpkins scarecrows, whatever. Okay. >> I'll make a motion to adjourn. >> I'll second. >> All in favor? >> Aye. >> Aye. >> Okay, thank you. Thank you all for coming. >> Mhm.