Mattapoisett Select Board — April 28, 2026

The Mattapoisett Select Board met jointly with the Finance Committee on April 28, 2026, to review and take positions on the 30 articles proposed for the May 11, 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant. Major articles recommended included the FY 2027 general operating budget of $36,555,526, $735,000 transferred from free cash to stabilization, $1,919,000 in capital plan funding, $725,000 in borrowing to reline the Pine Island water mains, a $2,000,000 reconstruction of the Water Street culvert ($1,000,000 free cash and $1,000,000 short-term borrowing), and multiple Community Preservation Act projects. On Article 3, concerning $734,587 in unpaid health insurance claims under the regional collaborative trust, the Select Board rescinded an initial vote of support to allow time for the town to establish a draft Memorandum of Understanding with Old Rochester Regional regarding legal recourse and distribution terms before Town Meeting. Article 11 regarding wage schedules was held due to a potential calculation variance in the fire scale, and Article 18 was withdrawn from the warrant.

Following the adjournment of the Finance Committee, the Select Board approved the Annual Town Meeting warrant for May 11, 2026, and the Annual Town Election warrant for May 19, 2026. The board approved the assignment of assumption of guarantee for the Tinkham Hill 2 solar facility to Luminus TF Aggregator, awarded the town wharf concession slip to Anthony and Olivia Castler for $6,600, appointed Jacob Hughes as a civilian paramedic, and approved a food truck request for the Cheeps and Peeps for Hope event at Ned's Point. The board also heard a proposal from resident Andre Gagel for an on-site pop-up cotton candy cart, directing him to coordinate with the Board of Health and determine proper licensing as a common victualler.

At the close of the meeting, Select Board member Jordan C. Collyer announced that this was his final Select Board meeting, offering reflections and gratitude to town staff, committee members, and residents for their support since he began serving in 2011.

AI-generated summary. May contain errors. Watch the video to verify.