Selectmen @ Jan 21, 2026 5:30 PM EST

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The following meeting has been scheduled:

Town(s): Orange, MA;
Board: Selectmen
Time: Wednesday January 21 @ 5:30 PM EST
Location: Town Hall Meeting Room

Agenda:



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The following meeting has been updated:

Town(s): Orange, MA;
Board: Selectmen
Time: Wednesday January 21 @ 5:30 PM EST
Location: Town Hall Meeting Room

Agenda:

Board of Selectmen
Town Hall Meeting Room
6 Prospect Street
January 21, 2026
5:30 PM

I. CALL TO ORDER
• Emergency Exits
• Pledge of Allegiance

II. SCHEDULED APPOINTMENTS
5:30 PM Senator Jo Comerford and Representative Susannah Whipps
6:15 PM HMP Public Presentation, Jamie Caplan
6:45 PM Brian McHugh, Franklin County Regional Housing and Redevelopment Authority

III. GENERAL BUSINESS
Fire Chief Resignation and Screening Committee
Appoint Interim Fire Chief
Filing Town of Orange Charter
Town Accountant Appointment

IV. TOWN ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

V. BOARD OF SELECTMEN’S REPORTS

VI. ANNOUNCEMENTS

VII. UPCOMING MEETINGS: February 4, 2026 5:30 PM

VIII. OPEN TIME FOR THE PUBLIC

IX. ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION 7:30 PM

M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a) reason 1: To discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual, or discuss the discipline or dismissal of, or complaints or charges against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual.

M.G.L.c.30A, Sec. 21 (a) reason 2: To conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel or to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations with non-union personnel.

M.G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a) reason 3: To discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (NEPBA, Local 58 Police Officers Unit), if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the Select Board and the chair so declares.


*The listing of matters are those reasonably anticipated by the Chair, which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items may in fact be discussed, and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.

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