The Mattapoisett Select Board met on October 28 in regular session. However, with a light agenda before them, they sailed through the meeting.
The board discussed the changes to the position of Animal Control Officer that will now come under the leadership of the Police Department. It was explained that changes at the state level precipitated a move to have animal control duties aligned with the Police Department. The board said that interviewing for a new 40-hour position may include the services of an outside agency.
The board also discussed the upcoming Old Colony Regional Technical High School presentations that will showcase the schools plans for a new school built on the existing site and funded through local towns who are in partnership with the school and the Massachusetts School Building Authority. There will be a ballot question on this matter in Mattapoisett on November 18.
“November 18 between the hours of 12:00 pm and 8:00 pm our Old Colony member communities will be asked to vote on the proposed construction of a new Old Colony Regional Vocational Technical High School.”
There are several dates and locations for the presentations. They are November 2, 11:00 am at Old Colony, November 5 at 6:40 pm at the Machacam Club in Mattapoisett, and November 6 at 6:00 pm in the Carver Police Station. Visit www.oldcolonybuildingproject.com for more details.
It was announced that Veterans Day observances will take place on November 11 at 10:45 am in Center School.
The Mattapoisett Police annual Halloween costume contest will begin with a parade from Center School stepping off on October 31 at 6:00 pm to Shipyard Park with contest to follow at 6:45 pm.
A public hearing was held with Eversource to discuss the need and plans for the installation of a new pole on Mattapoisett Neck Road to provide better service to the area. All were in agreement that the pole was needed.
Action items included acceptance of the resignation of Tyler Hathaway from the Conservation Commission. The board also appointed Ella McIntire to the Conservation Commission. Patrica Cooper was appointed to the Cultural Council.
Town Administrator Mike Lorenco said that an unclaimed money list is available on the town’s website. He said overpayments were likely the majority of the sums waiting to be claimed.
Lorenco also announced that the Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting on December 24 on the 25-percent design of the TIP project for Mattapoisett village street upgrades and repair. A draft of the proposed design is available on the town’s website.
Last but not least, water flushing will be performed between November 3 and November 21. Check the town’s website for details regarding your neighborhood.
The next meeting of the Mattapoisett Select Board is scheduled for Thursday, October 30 at 6:00 pm in the Mattapoisett Fire Station.
Mattapoisett Select Board
By Marilou Newell