Municipal Financial Sustainability Committee of the Woodlands Partnership of Northwest Massachusetts Meeting - Nov. 13th, 2025

Agenda

1. Call to order
2. Review & approval of July 22, 2025, minutes
3. Chair’s report on Oct. 7 MA Joint Committee on Revenue hearing
4. Review proposed bills, major points, and draft testimony to submit on list of PILOT bills;
Rep. Blais bill
State Auditor DiZoglio study
5. Discuss potential to reach out to other rural regions
Greg Cox recommendations
6. Consideration of other municipal issues for Heritage Area feasibility study underway, or Partnership 10-Year Plan update
7. Schedule next Committee meeting
8. Items not anticipated within 48 hours
9. Public Comment
10. Adjourn

Municipal Financial Sustainability Committee members: Sam Haupt—Peru (chair); Liz Kidder—Leyden; Mark Phelps—New Ashford; Art Schwenger—Heath

This is a virtual meeting. Members of the public are welcome to attend. Please email Lisa Hayden to request a Zoom link at any time: lhayden@newenglandforestry.org