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Community Preservation Committee
Minutes of March 14, 2019
Present: Chairman John Simons (arrival 7:15PM), William Callahan, Denevan O’Connell, Brian
Roache, Terrance Holland, CJ Gangi, Tracy Watson, Deborah Feltovic, Francis McCarty, Laurie
Burzlaff- Executive Assistant
Denevan O’Connell called the meeting to order at 7:10PM in the Board of Selectmen meeting
room at School Administration building. The meeting was televised.
Approval of March 6, 2019 & March 14, 2018 Minutes
Brian Roache motioned to approve minutes of March 6, 2019 & March 14, 2018. Deborah
Feltovic seconded. Motion approved 8-0.
Update on Steam Engine Project- Fire Department
Chief William McCarthy gave an update on the restoration funds needed for the steam engine.
Chief McCarthy received confirmation that there is the only steam engine left and to fully restore
would be well over budget. Chief McCarthy amended his request to increase amount to
$60,000.00 to get the steam engine restored to parade ready.
Center Realty Trust
Bill Callahan stated he drafted a letter to send to Center Realty Trust to have a representative
come to the meeting to discuss the proposed parking lot of Lot 3.
Motion: Mr. Callahan motioned to send letter to Center Realty Trust. Denevan
O’Connell seconded the motion. Motion passed 9-0.
Laurie Burzlaff handed the letter to Ben Osgood, one of the trustees of Center Realty Trust, who
was present.
Vote on Applications
Chairman Simons stated to the committee that there is enough funds to cover all of the projects
as requested. Denevan O’Connell mentioned that he would like to vote on each project
separately. Committee agreed.
Affordable Housing: Tracy Watson motioned to approve application for $100,000.00 request
for funds to the Affordable Housing trust. Brian Roache seconded. Motion passed 9-0.
Cyr Boardwalk (FONAT): Denevan O’Connell motioned to approve application for
$14,700.00 to FONAT for the boardwalk. Tracy Watson seconded. Motion passed 9-0.
Playgrounds (Reynolds and Grogen): William Callahan motioned to approve application for
$200,000.00 for the Reynolds and Grogen Playgrounds. Tracy Watson seconded. Motion
passed 9-0.
Ridgewood (Phase 8): Tracy Watson motioned to approve the application for $395,000.00 for
the Ridgewood request. Deborah Feltovic seconded. Motion passed 9-0. Brian Roach asked if
the committee feels comfortable funding new items that are not under historic mandate.
Chairman Simons replied that there needs to be conditions.
Glennie Woodland (Essex Co GB): Brian Roache motioned to approve the application for
$200,000.00 for the Glennie Woodlot. Tracy Watson seconded. Motion passed 9-0. Ms.
Watson commented that the Glennie Family is losing money with this transaction. Chairman
Simons mentioned keeping a sign up with their name on it. Mr. Roache asked if the committee
is acquiring the property. Chairman Simons affirmed that it is being acquired.
Housing Authority (Kitchen and Bath): William Callahan asked for a discussion on this
application. Mr. Callahan stated that the additional $50,000.00 will help to facilitate a major
improvement in the housing. Mr. O’Connell stated his concern with providing additional funds
without a completed capital needs assessment. Ms. Watson and Mr. Roache also agreed with
Mr. O’Connell. Chairman Simons stated he supported the extra $50,000.00 as requested. Mr.
Roache mentioned an option for Housing Authority to go to the Affordable Housing Trust when
Housing Authority is in need of the funds.
Motion: Brian Roache motioned to approve the application for Housing Authority for
$1,454,500.00 on condition that the capital needs assessment is to be completed before
the funds are spent. Denevan O’Connell seconded the motion. Motion passed 9-0.
Restoration of Steam Engine: Tracy Watson motioned to approve application for $60,000.00.
Denevan O’Connell seconded the motion. Motion passed 9-0.
St. Paul’s Church: Tracy Watson motioned to deny requested funds of $183,000.00 to the St.
Paul’s Church. Terrance Holland seconded the motion. Motion passed 9-0.
Admin: Chairman Tracy Watson motioned to change Admin back to $50,000.00 from the
$30,000 requested. Deborah Feltovic seconded. Motioned passed 9-0.
Denevan O’Connell made a motion to adjourn at 7:55PM, seconded by Deborah Feltovic.
Motion approved 9-0.