Madison Conservation Commission explores land conservation options for Opening Hill property sale. The Commission approved prior meeting minutes and discussed the approximately $2 million Opening Hill property with approximately 15 acres adjoining Cockaponsett State Forest, exploring conservation
Madison Conservation Commission targets September 21 Select Board meeting for a presentation on urban tree benefits. Chair Heather Crawford said the commission would explore a joint appearance with the town's Tree Advisory Committee, which is already scheduled to deliver its first-year report that
The Madison School Building Committee approved $9,673.12 in project invoices and reported a $2.1 million tax rebate has been accepted by the IRS.
New school building committee voted unanimously to approve $9,673.12 in invoices during July 20 proceedings. Members present were George Noewatne, Bob Blundon, Sharon Shoemaker, Amanda Mitchell, and Woodie Weiss; absent were Graham Curtis and Tina Szwejkowski.
Madison Board of Selectmen unanimously approved facility projects and equipment purchases totaling $696K on July 20.
Madison's ad hoc Facilities Committee unanimously approved a draft Master Plan Report. Committee chair David Kadamus presided over the six-member body at the July 16 meeting. The committee discussed and incorporated suggested modifications before voting on the report.
The Tree Advisory Committee elected Al Gross as Chair and David Clark as Vice Chair in unanimous votes on July 15. Gross advanced from Vice Chair while Clark moved from member to Vice Chair.
Board of Finance established a new reserve fund for election costs.
Madison's Affordable Housing Committee reported that its Trust Fund ordinance will be reviewed by the Board of Selectmen on July 20, with a potential public hearing August 24 if approved, according to Liaison Erin Mannix.
Zoning Board postponed a carport variance hearing to its August 11 meeting. The board voted unanimously on July 14 to continue Cathy Y. Szeto's application for variances to construct a carport at 51 Taylor Avenue.