On the agenda: Blandford Selectboard Agenda – October 5, 2026 — Data Center (Oct 5)

TOWN OF BLANDFORD
Select Board
Posted October 01, 2026, by 6:00 pm

Blandford Town Hall
1 Russell Stage Road, Suite 1
Blandford, MA 01008

SELECT BOARD AGENDA
October 05, 2026
6:00 PM
Meeting Held in the Select Board Chambers

Members of the public who wish to dial-in or participate virtually, may do so by visiting either of the
following options:
Zoom Video Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4138484279?pwd=iKR3qbgIUvRuAYJwXTp1e8Ffv9bsaB.1
Meeting ID: 413 848 4279
Meeting Passcode: 01008
Phone Dial In: 1.929.205.6099, enter meeting ID and Passcode when prompted

1. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
a) Examination of the Select Board Meeting Minutes of September 08, 2026
b) Examination of the Select Board Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2026
c) Examination of the Executive Session Select Board Meeting Minutes of September 14, 2026
2. ACTION ITEMS
a) Approve Warrant #07 Special Warrant – Eversource – MOTION ONLY
b) Appoint Joseph Henning as Veteran’s Agent for the Town of Blandford for the term September 28, 2026,
through June 30, 2027
c) Recommendation from the Select Board to designate the Select Board Chair as Blandford’s Local
Government Representative for the Consolidated Permitting Process under 225 CMR 29.00.
3. NEW BUSINESS
a) Review Data Center Moratorium Letter – Next Step Community Development Coordination Group
Review
b) Resident George Reichert – Bicentennial Park Update
4. DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW
a) Select Board
-Update on USPS Lease – Blandford
-Halloween Party Saturday October 31, 2026, at the Town Hall
-Porter Memorial Library Groundbreaking Ceremony October 17, 2026 @ 10:00 am.
-BESS Listening Session for Residents October 19 from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm.
-Determine list of experts to support the re-evaluation of the Fire Station/Highway Project
-Town Clerk Correction: Reporting error at September 28, 2026, Select Board Meeting on times
THE CORRECT HOURS FOR EARLY IN-PERSON VOTING:
Saturday, October 19, 2026, from 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Saturday, October 24, 2026, from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

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b) Town Administrator – C. Ferrera
c) Highway Department – R. Hultay
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
6. PUBLIC COMMENT*
*PUBLIC PARTICIPATION POLICY – Town of Blandford Select Board Meetings
In accordance with Massachusetts Open Meeting Law, the public is welcome to attend and observe all open meetings of the
Select Boar. A designated Public Comment period will be provided at the beginning of each meeting for members of the
public to briefly speak on matters within the Board’s jurisdiction.
Please Note:
• Public input is limited to the Public Comment period (3 minutes) unless otherwise invited by the Chair.
• If you believe more time is needed to discuss your concern, please submit a request to be placed on the agenda in
advance of the meeting.
• During the rest of the meeting, attendees are asked to refrain from speaking or raising hands unless the Chair
explicitly invites public input.
• Disruptions, side conversations, or attempts to engage Board members during official business may result in a
request to leave the meeting.
We appreciate your cooperation and your interest in the work of the Town. This policy ensures that meetings are
conducted respectfully, efficiently, and in accordance with the law.
**NOTE: Agenda may include items not reasonably expected 48 hours before the meeting.

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