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Select Board designates town administrator to investigate Open Meeting Law complaint
Summary
The Hinsdale Select Board acknowledged an Open Meeting Law complaint received June 8 and directed Town Administrator Robert Graves to investigate and prepare a written response for Board review before filing with the Attorney General’s Division of Open Government within 14 business days.
HINSDALE — The Select Board acknowledged receipt of an Open Meeting Law complaint dated June 8, 2026, and designated Town Administrator Robert Graves to investigate the allegation and prepare a written response for the board to review before submission to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Division of Open Government.
Chair Bart Collins told the board the complaint had been submitted by a resident; the board’s process will follow the statutory requirement that a response be filed within 14 business days. The board did not vote on a formal motion at the meeting but agreed to have the Town Administrator conduct the inquiry and draft the required response for the board’s consideration.
No details of the complaint’s substance were discussed in the public minutes. The board’s designation is an administrative step to ensure the town meets the Attorney General’s filing deadline. The record shows Town Administrator Robert Graves was assigned to investigate despite being listed as absent for the meeting.
The board will review the Town Administrator’s findings and the draft response before any submission to the Attorney General’s office.
