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Select Board approves appointments, accepts $214,905 library donation and OKs festival permits
Summary
The Select Board approved multiple appointments (ZBA members, DPW director, conditional firefighter), accepted a $214,905.75 donation of furniture for the Randall Library, and authorized special-event, liquor and entertainment permits for an Assabet craft-beer and food-truck festival.
The Select Board approved a slate of personnel and civic actions during its July meeting. Motions included the appointment of JT Toole to the Zoning Board of Appeals (full member, term through 06/30/2031); Deb Woods to fill the remainder of a five-year ZBA term (through 06/30/2027); the reappointment of Daniel Rowley as DPW director through 06/30/2027; and the conditional appointment of Ryan Butler as firefighter/EMT, with the town administrator authorized to ratify the hire once required exams are complete.
The board formally accepted a donation of indoor and outdoor furnishings for the renovated Randall Library from the Randall Library Friends Association. The chair read a certificate noting the gift was valued at $214,905.75, expressing gratitude to volunteers, donors and the library friends group; the motion to accept the donation carried on a voice vote.
On events and licensing, the board approved a special-event permit, one-day liquor license (corrected to run until 5 p.m.) and entertainment permit for the Assabet Craft Beer and Food Truck Festival planned for Sept. 5 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation. Board members confirmed the town is listed as the certificate holder for insurance and that morning-of public-safety walk-throughs will be conducted. The board also approved a common victualler license for Masters Academy International, with manager Carrie Ann Donnelly (Flip/Compass) describing dining services for students and staff (about 800 meals daily).
All listed motions were moved and seconded and recorded as approved by voice vote; the administrator and staff noted necessary follow-up (insurance documentation, scheduling of formal recognition ceremonies for appointees).
