On the agenda: Blandford Selectboard Agenda – September 28, 2026 — Data Center (Sep 28)

TOWN OF BLANDFORD
Select Board
Posted September 24, 2026, by 6:00 pm

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

JOINT SELECT BOARD
ALL DEPARTMENTAL AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 28, 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) Review and Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes of July 13, 2026
b) Review and Approve Select Board Executive Session Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2026
c) Review and Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2026
d) Review and Approve Select Board Executive Session Meeting Minutes of August 17, 2026
e) Review and Approve Select Board Meeting Minutes of August 31, 2026
2. ACTION ITEMS
a) Appoint Doris Jemiolo to Council on Aging for the term September 28, 2026, through June 30, 2029
3. NEW BUSINESS
4. DEPARTMENTAL REVIEW
a) Select Board
-Westfield Veteran’s Events – T. Cousineau
-Data Centers – Possible Moratorium
-Monthly Cadence w/Treasurer, Accounting & Assessors for Year End Close
-Discuss Meeting in Pittsfield with DOER – Support needed
-Firehouse/Highway Meetings – dates and times
b) Town Administrator – C. Ferrera
-Project Tracking Forms
c) Highway Department – R. Hultay
5. EXECUTIVE SESSION
a) Executive Session in accordance with G.L.c.30A, §21(a)(2) to discuss strategy with respect to
collective bargaining or litigation if any open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining
or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares
6. PUBLIC COMMENT*

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*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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