On the agenda: Hatfield meeting — Data Center (Jul 21)

AMENDED 7/20/26
TOWN OF HATFIELD
MASSACHUSETTS
MEETING NOTICE
7/21/2026 @ 9:10 AM
Board/Committee:
Date and Time of Meeting:
Location of Meeting:
Chair:

Select Board
July 21, 2026 @ 5:30 p.m.
59 Main Street, Hatfield, Massachusetts
Luke Longstreeth

The meeting can be watched by going to TownofHatfield.org; click on HCTV-Hatfield Community
Television tab on the main page.
CALL TO ORDER
ANNOUNCEMENTS Several residents did not seek re-election. The following boards and
committees have vacancies: Conservation Commission, Local Cultural Council and Zoning Board of
Appeals. If anyone is interested in serving on one of those committees, you can contact the Town Clerk
for more information.
PUBLIC FORUM
CONSENT AGENDA Approval of June 30, 2026 Meeting Minutes
POSTED BUSINESS
TOPIC 1

Risley Dudley of Food Bank of Western Mass request to use Town Hall Parking Lot for
Will Bike 4 Food Event on Sunday, September 20, 2026

TOPIC 2

Risley Dudley of Food Bank of Western Mass request for one-day liquor license for Will
Bike 4 Food Event on Sunday, September 20, 2026 to be held at the Lions Club Pavilion,
15 Billings Way, Hatfield, Massachusetts

TOPIC 3

Cristonfer Cruz, Cantina Restaurant intentions with liquor license at 127 Elm Street

TOPIC 4

ADA Self-Evaluation and Transition Plan Presentation

TOPIC 5

Western Earthworks Letter of Support to MassDOT for Property Entrance

TOPIC 6

Acceptance of Donations from the Estate of Robert L. Hebert – donation of bench

TOPIC 7

Betty Allen Chapter, NSDAR for Constitution Week 2026, approving and signing of
Proclamation

TOPIC 8

Robert Flaherty Request for Comp Time Use

TOPIC 9

Fire Department Staffing Update

TOPIC 10

Approval of Warrant for State Primary in September, 2026

TOPIC 11

First Quarter Commitment for Water/Sewer Bills

TOPIC 12

APPOINTMENTS/RESIGNATIONS
• Re-appointment of Election Workers
• Appointment of Bryan Nicholas to Deficit Reduction Committee
• Resignation of Holli Brannan from Disability Commission

TOPIC 13

Data Center Location Policy

TOPIC 14

AI Use Policy

TOPIC 15

DPW DIRECTOR REPORT
• Approval for Gravel Roads Grant in the amount of $670,440.00
• Update on Asset Management Plan Grants

TOPIC 16

TOWN ADMINISTRATOR REPORT

TOPIC 17
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Meeting in Executive Session with Special Counsel
pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, s. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation arising from
the Route 5 Infrastructure project and pursuant to G.L. c .30A, s. 21(a)(7) “[t]o comply with, or act
under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements,” specifically the
Public Records Law, G.L. c. 4, s. 7(26) (discuss privileged communication from Special Counsel).
TOPIC 18
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Meeting in Executive Session under Exemption 2: To
conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with nonunion personnel or to conduct
collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel.
CONTINUED OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
UNANTICIPATED NEW BUSINESS
ADJOURN
CONTINUING FUTURE OLD BUSINESS ITEMS
White Rock Trail/Town Property on Mountain Rd.
Rt. 5/10 Water and Sewer Infrastructure Project
Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades Project
Fire/Ambulance Department Operations / EMS Coverage Discussion
Proposed Petition to Legislature: Legalization to Use Golf Carts
Maintenance of School Grounds