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PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE

COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS

MUNICIPAL FINANCE OVERSIGHT BOARD

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN:

In accordance with Section 20 of Chapter 20 of the Acts of 2021, as most recently extended by Section 1 of Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, and the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General’s guidance updated as of April 8, 2025, please note the following:

Notice is hereby given in accordance with M.G.L. c. 30A, § 20, that a meeting of the Municipal Finance Oversight Board, established under Chapter 46 of the Acts of 2003, and so designated under Chapter 149 of the Acts of 2004, will be held through remote participation via Conference Call Number: (323) 433-2351, Access Code: 764852647#, Link: Teams Meeting, on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.

Notice is hereby also given that the Municipal Finance Oversight Board will electronically record this meeting.

AGENDA

1. Approval of Minutes

• March 12, 2025

2. City of Fitchburg

A Chapter 44A request for $17,975,000 in state qualified bonds for the following:

• Various Sewer Separation
• Main Street Water Main Replacement
• Meetinghouse Gatehouse & Mare Meadow Pump Station Improvements
• Water Street Water Main Replacement
• Fire Truck
• Regional Water Treatment Plant Roof Replacement & Weatherproofing
• Longsjo Middle School Boiler

3. City of Methuen

A Chapter 44A request for $10,195,000 in state qualified bonds for the following:

• Searles Estate Acquisition                                                   
• Road Improvements
• Marsh Boiler Replacements
• School Carpeting Replacement
• Water Treatment Plant Improvements
• Nevins Library HVAC System Improvements - Cooling Towers
• Police Record Management System Replacements
• Front End Loader Replacement                                           
• City-Wide Parks Renovation
• City-Wide LED Lighting Replacement Program
• Police Line Cruiser Ford SUV Replacements (3-4)
• Backhoe
• Shot Spotter
• School Safety Improvements
• City Hall Boiler Replacement
• Sidewalk Improvements
• Public Safety Building- Feasibility Study
• 24 Lowell St. HVAC Replacement & Mold Remediation

4. Long-range municipal fiscal stability

5. Board processes

6. Topics not reasonably anticipated by the Chair of the Municipal Finance Oversight Board within 48 hours of the meeting

7. Discussion of agenda items for the next meeting

8. Adjournment