Selectboard: Nancy J. Talbot, Joshua A. Kusnierz, John A. Desmond, John J. Cascio Town Manager: Stuart B. Beckley Selectboard Meeting Notice Agenda – Amended May 5, 2025 Ware Town Hall, 126 Main Street, Ware, MA 01082 Tuesday, May 06, 2025...

Selectboard: Nancy J. Talbot, Joshua A. Kusnierz, John A. Desmond, John J. Cascio Town Manager: Stuart B. Beckley Selectboard Meeting Notice Agenda – Amended May 5, 2025 Ware Town Hall, 126 Main Street, Ware, MA 01082 Tuesday, May 06, 2025, at 6:00 pm 6:00 PM Executive Session per M.G.L. Open Meeting Law, Chapter 30A, Section 22 (f), (g) (1) Approve & Not Release Minutes of Executive Session Minutes from: January 24, March 19, April 02, April 16, April 30, May 21, May 29, June 4, July 16, September 17, October 01, 2024 and December 19, 2024; and (2) Approve the Release of previously approved minutes of 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 for public knowledge with redactions. (3) Re-review the prior approved and released minutes of April 02, 2024. & M.G.L. Chapter 30A, Section 21 (a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation where an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the Chair so declares with respect to potential litigation. The Board will discuss and deliberate as to litigation strategy. Instructions for Remote Participation Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7846041861?pwd=bldFR0tscStPMWhScHFwRlFWbHRRdz09&omn=81714799475 Meeting ID: 784 604 1861 Passcode: 01082 Phone: 929-205-6099 6:30 PM PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE RE-ORGANIZATION OF THE BOARD ANNOUNCEMENTS & OPENING REMARKS FROM CHAIR · Annual Town Meeting, May 12, 2025, starting at 6:30pm at the Ware Junior Senior High School COMMENTS & CONCERNS OF CITIZENS CONSENT AGENDA · One-Day Liquor License o The following licenses are requested by Workshop13 located at 13 Church Street, Ware 2025-17 Sarah Clay and the Star Cats, September 6th from 6:00pm to 11:30pm 2025-18 Open Mic Music, September 19th from 6:00pm to 11:30pm 2025-19 Open Mic Music, October 17th from 6:00pm to 11:30pm 2025-20 Open Mic Music, November 21st from 6:00pm to 11:30pm 2025-21 Open Mic Music, December 19th from 6:00pm to 11:30pm 2025-23 The Project Dance Party, May 31st from 6:00pm to 11:00pm 2025-24 The Heart Collectors, October 4th from 2:00pm to 3:30pm 2025-25 Ch’ Chunk Swing Dance, October 31st from 6:00pm to 11:00pm 2025-26 Weir River Jazz Holiday Show, November 30th from 2:00pm to 3:30pm o 2025-22 Wine & Beer Tasting (applicant It’s Wine O’Clock), May 30, 2025 from 5:00 to 7:00pm, hosted by the Friends of Ware Seniors Inc, 1 Robbins Road · Special Event Application o All permits submitted by Ware Lions Clubs with events to be held at Grenville Park, from 5:00pm to 9:00pm, events known as “Concerts in the Park.” (Rain Dates August 14th and 21st) 2025-07 Stealing Frequencies, June 19th 2025-08 Torie Jock and Damage Control, June 26th 2025-09 The Willie’s, July 10th 2025-10 Bed by Ten, July 17th 2025-11 Legends Shows, July 24th 2025-12 Bigelow, July 31st 2025-13 Cobblestone, August 7th o 2025-06 Bobby Hoisington Memorial Car Show, August 9th from 10:00am to 4:00pm at Grenville Park, 73 Church Street. Rain Date August 10, 2025 from 10:00am to 4:00pm. o 2025-14 Ware Youth Baseball, May 10th from 10:00am to 5:00pm at Grenville Park, 73 Church Street. Rain Date to be determined. (Added 05/05/2025) · Approval of Minutes o March 4, 2025 SCHEDULED APPEARANCES · Departmental Updates o Police Department § Appointments: Part-Time Officer Damion Shanley effective July 1, 2025 and Special Officers, Honorary Officers, Police Matrons, & Constables for FY26. o Fire Department OLD BUSINESS NEW BUSINESS · Sewer Abatement Request: 40 Church Street · Discussion on holding a Special Election for Selectboard Vacancy TOWN MANAGER REPORT ADJOURNMENT