Selectmen Selections
April 2022 - Edition 45
Introduction
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Thank You for 24 Years of Service - Selectman John I. Lebeaux
Mr. Lebeaux began his service to the Town at a young age when he was elected to representative Town Meeting at 18 years old. During his career he served on the Zoning Board of Appeals in Shrewsbury (prior to being elected as a Selectman), nine years as a member of the Massachusetts Board of Food and Agriculture representing the interests of agriculture to the Department, and providing input on policy development and budgetary decisions. He also served for 9 years as a public member of the Massachusetts Water Resources Commission.
From 2009 to 2015 he served as the Town Administrator of the Town of Princeton and was recently appointed by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack as one of 12 new members to serve on the newly established Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Federal Advisory Committee (UAIP-FAC) for Urban Farming.
Selectmen Lebeaux is the Current Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, he was sworn into this position February 6, 2015.
Mr. Lebeaux will be remembered as a stabilizing force on the Board of Selectmen, always listening and doing what he thought was best for the whole Town.
The brief ceremony recognizing Selectman Lebeaux's service begins HERE in the recording of the April 26, 2022 meeting. Senator Michael Moore was in attendance to honor Selectman Lebeaux and present him with a proclamation. James "Jim" Kane was in attendance on behalf of Representative Hannah Kane and presented Selectmen Lebeaux with a proclamation. Former Selectmen Henry Fitzgerald and James "Jim" Kane also gave remarks celebrating Selectmen Lebeaux.
2022 Annual Town Meeting Information
The 2022 Annual Town Meeting will be held at the Oak Middle School Auditorium, 45 Oak Street, on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at 8:30 am.
The warrant for the May 21, 2022 Annual Town Meeting can be found HERE.
On Thursday, April 14, 2022, and Thursday, April 28, 2022, at 6:00 pm in the Selectmen's Meeting Room, the Finance Committee held public hearings on the articles contained in the warrant and will make recommendations to Town Meeting.
On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 the Board of Selectmen made recommendations on a majority of the articles contained within the warrant.
On Thursday, May 19, 2022 Pre-Town Meeting will be held at 6:00 PM in the Oak Middle School Auditorium.
Information on this page will be updated with additional content as it is available: https://shrewsburyma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=6355
The Annual Town Meeting Documents can be found HERE.
Budget and Financial Updates: Fiscal Projection Two
The changes from Fiscal Projection One are outlined HERE in a memo to the Board from Mr. Mizikar.
The online budget book can be found HERE and the webpage containing the Town's current and past budget information and documents can be found HERE.
Board of Selectmen Meeting Highlights from April 5 and 12, 2022
May 21, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Mr. Kevin Mizikar, Town Manager, reviewed the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant with the Board of Selectmen. The Board would then make their recommendations at their April 26, 2022 meeting (keep reading for more information!)
Layout of Commerce Road and a Portion of Lake Street
The Layout of Commerce Road and a Portion of Lake Street will appear on the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Part of the procedure for the layout of the ways is the Board of Selectmen voting to layout the way. They set their intention to do this at their March 22, 2022 meeting.
Board of Selectmen Meeting Highlights from April 26, 2022
May 21, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles
The discussion of the 2022 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Articles begins HERE and the warrant can be viewed HERE.
Town Manager Evaluation Fiscal Year 2022
The Board's review of the evaluation begins HERE and the full evaluation can be found HERE.
The Board also voted on a new Employment Agreement for Mr. Mizikar effective from Fiscal Year 2023 through Fiscal Year 2026. The Board's discussion of the contract begins HERE.
2022 Municipal Vulnerability Grant Application
A memo outlining the projects can be viewed HERE and the Board's discussion of the MVP Grant Application begins HERE in the recording on the April 26, 2022 meeting.
Board of Selectmen Meeting
Tuesday, May 10, 2022, 07:00 PM
Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Building (Town Hall), Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
2022 Annual Town Meeting
Saturday, May 21, 2022, 08:30 AM
Oak Middle School, Oak Street, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Board of Selectmen Meeting
Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 07:00 PM
100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information
Effective Friday, February 18, 2022, the Town no longer requires face coverings to be worn inside of Town Hall. The Town of Shrewsbury will adhere to the Massachusetts Department of Health’s (MDPH) ongoing Mask Advisory that encourages (but does not require) all residents, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask or face covering in an indoor setting outside of their home.
The Town of Shrewsbury urges residents, taxpayers and others to continue utilizing our online services including paying bills, applying for permits and licenses. If you wish to get in contact with a specific department, please see our staff directory at https://shrewsburyma.gov/Directory.aspx.
Email: Health@worcesterma.gov
Website: shrewsburyma.gov/coronavirus
Phone: 508-799-1019
About Us
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Website: https://shrewsburyma.gov/535/Board-of-Selectmen
Location: 100 Maple Ave, Shrewsbury, MA, USA
Phone: 508-841-8504
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