Hubbardston officials review and sign multiple Chapter 61/61A applications; one partial approval recommended

Town meeting participants reviewed and collected signatures for a set of Chapter 61, 61A and 61B land classification applications and related warrants.

The presenter said she verified each application’s acreage, deeds and income data and recommended approval where documentation met statutory criteria. Applicants named in the session included Adam Dexter, Irving Peters, Carol Curtis, Matthew Ortolino, Mike Stohl, Nathan Silke, David Howlett, Thomas Kelton, Christopher Barnard, Margaret Alto, Matt Cortolino and others. "He has a forest management plan which came in today ... so he's all set and should be granted in entirety," the presenter said about one applicant.

The presenter recommended a partial approval for one application by Theresa Collin because she listed more than 50% of her land as contiguous nonproductive acreage; the presenter recommended approving 22 acres (11 productive, 11 nonproductive) to conform to the state 50% contiguous limit. The meeting also included circulation of certificates and a motor vehicle excise warrant (sixth commitment) for signature.

No formal roll-call votes or detailed motion language were recorded in the provided transcript for these approvals; the presenter reported verifying comparables, income and minimums as required for Chapter 61 classifications. The meeting proceeded to other agenda items afterward.