Selectmen Selections
April 2021-Edition 33
Introduction
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Town Offices will begin to re-open on May 5, 2021. Visit www.Shrewsburyma.gov/reopening for more info.
Please visit our webpage at www.shrewsburyma.gov/coronavirus for health, town department and business info, press releases, confirmed cases in the Town of Shrewsbury and updates from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.
Be sure to also sign up for alerts at https://shrewsburyma.gov/list.aspx
Email: Health@worcesterma.gov
Website: shrewsburyma.gov/coronavirus
Phone: 508-799-1019
“See it, Say It, Send It”
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Task Force Update
Bylaw Amendments for Annual Town Meeting
Bernie Cahill, Town Planner, shared a proposed zoning map of the Town Center and stated that the boundaries need to be matched up which was a leftover from last town meeting. Letters were sent to each of the residents and owners of the lots included in the zoning change. Mr. Cahill then reviewed the article regarding the continuance of existing uses. This is being updated due to case law. Mr. Cahill reviewed the accessory use table which would include reformatting a table and including diagrams to make it easier to understand. More information can be found here: https://shrewsburyma.gov/636/Planning-Economic-Development
2021 Water Restrictions
Even numbered addresses may engage in nonessential outdoor water use on Wednesdays and Saturdays only.
Odd numbered addresses may engage in nonessential outdoor water use on Thursdays and Sundays only.
Visit https://shrewsburyma.gov/civicalerts.aspx?AID=4872 for more information.
Route 20 Corridor Master Plan Reccomendations
Quorum Reduced for Annual Town Meeting
Farewell to James F. Kane, Selectman
Preliminary January 2021 Valuation of Retirement System
Mr. Mizikar shared a slide regarding the January 2021 valuation of the retirement system. As of January 1, 2021, the pension will be 100.8% funded. Mr. Mizikar discussed possible next steps. The Board discussed the focus of the retirement system. The retirement board will continue to analyze the funding, if the town wanted to change the funding schedule the Town would have to petition Public Employment Retirement Administration Commission. Mr. Mizikar explained the pension as a line item in the budget and the potential flexibility according to market conditions in the future.
Water Utility Meter Update
Mr. Snowdon gave an overview of the DPW’s proactive meter replacement project and field audits conducted. In calendar year 2020, 124 meters were scheduled and replaced. These meters were not new connections, but rather meters identified for replacement. Already in the calendar year 2021 approximately 105 meters have been replaced. Mr. Snowdon gave a billed consumption review and stated that in calendar year 2021 the billed consumption from January to April is greater by 5.5%. CY 2021 billed consumption when compared to the Five Year Average (2016-2020) is greater by 3.6% or 9,614,000 gallons. Mr. Snowdon discussed various notable discoveries for unaccounted for water. Board Members discussed the meter project and unaccounted for water. Mr. Mizikar thanked DPW Director Jeff Howland and DPW Business Manager David Snowdon for their work on this important project.
Refunding of Bonds from Sherwood Middle School
Recommendations for the Annual Town Meeting
Articles 1-2: Recommended
Articles 3-5: Recommendations Held
Articles 6-16: Recommended
Articles 17-18: Recommendations Held
Articles 19-22: Recommended
Article 23: Recommended Defeat
Articles 24-33: Recommended
Article 34: Recommendations Held
Article 35: Not Recommended
Article 36: Recommendations Held
Articles 37-42: Recommended
Children's Mental Health Awareness Week
Annual Town Election
MAY 4, 2021 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION
WWW.SHREWSBURYMA.GOV/QUESTION1
Vote at your Polling Location on Election Day – Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Hours from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Precinct 1 and 2: Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building - 100 Maple Avenue
Precinct 3: Calvin Coolidge School - 1 Florence Street
Precinct 4: Scandinavian Athletic Club - 438 Lake Street
Precincts 5 and 10: Sewer/Water Department Garage - 209 South Street
Precinct 6: Shrewsbury Senior Center - 98 Maple Avenue
Precincts 7 and 8: Spring Street School - 123 Spring Street
Precinct 9: Fire Station Number 3 - 20 Cen Tech Boulevard
Don’t know your precinct? Visit http://www.shrewsburyma.gov/findmyprecinct
Link to Sample Ballot
https://shrewsburyma.gov/sampleballotmay42021
Link to Ballot Question 1 Mailing
Tuesday, May 4, 2021, 07:00 AM
www.shrewsburyma.gov/findmyprecinct
May 22, 2021 Annual Town Meeting
The 2021 Annual Town Meeting will be held at the Field House at Shrewsbury High School, 64 Holden Street on Saturday May 22, 2021 at 8:30 am. The quorum for this meeting has been reduced to 100 Town Meeting Members pursuant to Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2020. COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place and will be included in the Town Meeting Packets, which will be added to this page once available.
The warrant for the May 22, 2021 Annual Town Meeting can be found HERE.
Saturday, May 22, 2021, 08:30 AM
64 Holden Street, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
About Us
Email: selectmen@shrewsburyma.gov
Website: https://shrewsburyma.gov/535/Board-of-Selectmen
Location: 100 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Phone: 508-841-8504
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