Maynard, Massachusetts Development News

Select Board Elects New Chair and Clerk, Approves Key Contracts and Appointments

The Select Board conducted its annual organizational meeting, electing Mike Stevens as Chair and Lindsay as Clerk. They also discussed the role of liaisons to various town committees and reviewed the proposed schedule of meetings for Fiscal Year 2027, deciding to postpone final approval to clarify the current liaison list. The board also set dates for goal development meetings and approved reappointments to various boards and committees. Additionally, Greg Johnson was formally appointed as the Municipal Hearing Officer. The Green Meadow School Building Committee membership was approved, and licensing for DJG Restaurants was granted. A significant portion of the meeting involved contracts, including agreements for the Powder Mill Overlay District Design Services with VHB, personnel employment agreements for Fire Chief Angela Lawless and Planning Director Bill Nemser, and a collective bargaining agreement with LIUNA Professionals. Finally, the date and location for the 2026 special town meeting were set, and correspondence and minutes from a previous meeting were approved.