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Select Board accepts $10,950 JAG award, approves $1.895M BAN and adopts green purchasing policy
Summary
At its June 8 meeting the Northborough Select Board voted to accept a $10,950 Justice Assistance Grant to support a domestic violence liaison officer, approved a $1.895 million bond anticipation note (2.935% rate) and adopted an environmentally preferable purchasing policy to improve procurement and grant eligibility.
The Northborough Select Board on June 8 approved a series of administrative and finance actions. Key votes included acceptance of a $10,950 Edward J. Burn Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to equip a new Domestic Violence Liaison Officer (DVLO) and authorize police chief Brian Griffin to sign grant documents. Detective Sgt. Jeremy Trefrey presented the proposal and said Officer Melissa Lteran will serve in the DVLO role to expand victim outreach and follow‑up services.
Finance Director Jason Little reported the town marketed a one‑year bond anticipation note (BAN) of $1,895,000 and secured a rate of 2.935%, near the 3% figure budgeted for FY2027. The select board authorized the BAN and signed documents necessary to close the transaction. The board also approved a set of FY2027 advances in lieu of borrowing; the transcript lists a total that reads "4,22,798" (unclear formatting in the record); staff will provide clarified accounting amounts in follow‑up financial paperwork.
On procurement and sustainability, Public Works Director Scott Sharpier presented a revised environmentally preferable product purchasing policy (MassDEP template) that encourages buying state OSD environmentally preferable items, prioritizing repair, donation or reuse before disposal and looking first at state bid lists for green product options. The board adopted the policy to align town purchasing with state guidance and to capture minor additional points when applying for recycling/dividend grants.
Other actions: the board voted to endorse placement of a publicly commissioned AppleDancer sculpture on the Town Common (select board support, 4–1) so Parks & Recreation can proceed with permitting and base work. The board approved several meeting minutes, confirmed liaison assignments to town committees, and scheduled two West Main RFP respondents to present on June 22. The board also directed staff to prepare a phased procurement plan and ROM estimates for a possible future radio system upgrade following a consultant presentation on public safety communications.
Next steps: staff will post interview recordings within 48 hours, clarify advance amounts noted in the BAN/advances vote, present a phased radio procurement plan and ROM estimates, and Parks & Rec will continue permitting and coordination for the public‑art installation.
