Warwick, MA

2026-02-09 Selectboard Minutes

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Town of Warwick
Minutes of Hybrid Meeting of the Warwick Selectboard
Warwick Community School
Monday, February 9th, 2026, at 6:00 p.m.

Selectboard Members Present: Brian Snell, Chair; Alan Genovese, Vice-Chair; Keith Ross, Clerk
Others Present: David Young, Town Coordinator; Diana Noble, Assistant Town Coordinator; Janice Kurkoski, Building and Energy Committee. Matt Dorgan, Highway Superintendent joined at 6:15pm.

  1. Call To Order – Snell called the meeting to order at 6:04pm
  2. Appearances
    1. Janice Kurkoski, Buildings and Energy Committee  – Janice K and David Y gave an update on the solar panel projects. Discussion included whether to pursue rebates associated with use of US made materials and to use a project expeditor (PEX). Projects under discussion include installing solar on the school, police station and additional panels on the Highway garage.
  3. Chapter 268 Section 20C and 20D Ethics disclosures or exemptions – none
  4. Minutes of previous meeting
    • Genovese MOVED to approve minutes of the December 15, 2025 and January 12, 2026 Selectboard meetings. Snell SECONDED. Motion CARRIED 3-0-0.
  5. Discussions and reports
    1. Town Coordinator Report: 
      1. David Y reported back that there is very little that can be done about frequency conflicts between National Grid 900 Mhz smart meters and town broadband equipment unless FCC limits are exceeded.
      2. Discussion of transfer station operations in cold weather.
    2. Assistant Coordinator Report – Diana N reported that the Highway Commission has signed off on a payment from 2025 for Chapter 90 Northeast Paving work but there is no new information on the contested invoice for STRAP grant work. Town counsel has contact information for the Northeast Paving counsel regarding the disputed bill.
    3. Selectboard Reports
      1. Genovese reports that Representative Whipps has filed a bill with the MA House to allow ballot voting on the Six Town Regionalization proposal. Senator Comerford is in the process of filing with the MA Senate.
      2. Genovese reported on the last FRCOG meeting. That group will be moving to GIC health insurance. He will forward meeting materials to board members and encouraged members to review the meeting video.
      3. Ross reported that the Town Coordinator replacement committee is meeting soon for the first time. Snell plans to recuse himself from related discussions.
      4. National Grid refurbishment project – no new information.
  6. Actions
    1. Matt Dorgan in to request approval of deficit spending for the Highway Snow and Ice expenses. Some discussion ensued about the use of salt and sand.
      • Ross MOVED to approve the deficit spending needed for snow and ice removal. Snell SECONDED. Motion CARRIED 3-0-0.
    2. Diana N explained that the school’s supporting non-profit has received a $6500 donation to support Jr.K tuition for a student. The Selectboard needs to vote to accept the donation.
      • Genovese MOVED to the donation. Snell SECONDED. Motion CARRIED 3-0-0.
    3. Review of a contract with Energy Tax Savers Inc to pursue rebates in lieu of tax savings on town solar panels. Janice K also noted that a state program with the office of Administration and Finance may reimburse the town for expenses related to hiring Energy Tax Savers.
      • Ross MOVED to approve contract. Genovese SECONDED. Motion CARRIED 3-0-0.
    4. Janice K asked the Selectboard for approval of an amendment to the First Point Power energy aggregation agreement to include a small rate “DASI” rate increase.
      • Ross MOVED to approve the updated agreement. Snell SECONDED. Motion CARRIED 3-0-0.
    5. Janice K presented updates on the Energy Manager job description, responsibilities and the funding sources. Janice will return to the next meeting for approval of the recommended candidate.
      • Genovese MOVED to approve the job description with one edit. Ross SECONDED. Motion CARRIED 3-0-0.
  7. Approval of administrative actions taken
    1. David Y has signed a contract with Knollwood to manage the Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) for the Fire Station solar array. Knollwood already manages the RECs for the Highway building solar (about $400 per year). The Fire Station array will provide about $1700 per year.
    2. David Y signed and sent a letter to Senator Comerford supporting special legislation having all six towns vote by ballot on the Six Town Regionalization proposal.
      • Snell MOVED to approve the administrative actions taken including the FRCOG local technical assistance requested. Ross SECONDED. Motion CARRIED 3-0-0.
  8. Items unanticipated at time of posting – Diana N introduced a draft letter to the MA Joint Committee on Education supporting a bill asking that school districts like Warwick’s be exempt from paying secondary school tuition for choice-in students since Warwick does not operate a high school. The letter the board is being asked to sign is similar to a previous letter.
    • Snell MOVED to approve signing the letter and allowing Diana N to speak at a hearing on behalf of the Selectboard. Genovese SECONDED. Motion CARRIED 3-0-0.

Ross MOVED to adjourn the meeting at 7:05pm. Genovese SECONDED. Motion CARRIED. 3-0-0.

The next meeting planned for February 23rd, 2026 was canceled due to weather, and instead, the next meeting was March 9th, 2026.

Respectfully submitted by Diana Noble, Assistant Town Coordinator

Documents consulted at this meeting:

*Job description of the Buildings and Energy Manager
*Minutes from Selectboard meetings on 12/15/25 and 1/12/26
*Amended First Point Power energy aggregation contract
*Letter to the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Education


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