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Select Board approves liability waivers and hears property‑damage claims after storms and plow incidents
Summary
The board approved adult and minor liability consent forms for town events and received updates on three insurance claims involving a fallen tree at the police station and damaged snow‑plow equipment and fuel tank; no injuries were reported.
The Hubbardston Select Board approved two liability consent‑release forms (adult and minor) adapted from another municipality and discussed insurance claims resulting from recent storms and equipment incidents.
Tricia said she sourced a liability waiver template already reviewed by legal counsel in a peer town and modified it for "Town of Hubbardston" use. The board approved both forms with a motion and voice vote and clarified the minor form covers those under age 18.
Tricia also summarized three property‑damage incidents now in the insurance process: a tree that struck the police station window with potential roof damage (insurance claim filed), a detachable power‑angle snowplow whose frame was bent after a driver’s medical event (adjuster to inspect; the plow may be unsalvageable and the town faces a $500 deductible), and a 2018 Freightliner that was struck by another vehicle causing a gouged fuel tank and damaged step (town to pursue reimbursement from the other driver’s insurer). She said no injuries were reported and that Berry Insurance is assisting with claims.
Board members discussed deficit‑spending authority for snow and ice operations and the potential need to use reserve funds or file a special town meeting appropriation if damages exceed available lines. Tricia said she would follow up with the insurance adjuster and report back to the board.
