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This week in Randolph

Updated June 16, 2026

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June 23, 2026
Town Council
Town Council
Randolph's main governing body. Passes local bylaws, approves the budget, and makes key appointments.
Coming up June 23: subcommittee takes up proposed ban on algorithmic rent-setting software and a rules-process amendment.
Council Order 2026-054: Prohibition on Algorithmic Rent-Setting Devices
Proposed ordinance would ban landlords in Randolph from using algorithmic software (automated tools that price rents using market data) to set rental rates.
4 more items on the agenda
Call to Order / Roll Call
Routine opening and attendance.
Approval of Minutes – May 12, 2026
Approve prior subcommittee meeting minutes.
Council Order 2026-018: Amendment to Town Council Rules Section 13 (Order of Business and Agenda)
Revisiting a proposed change to how the full Council structures its meeting agendas, referred back from the May 18 full-council meeting.
Adjournment
Meeting close.
Open to all residents — you can attend and speak during public comment. View agenda → ·Contact the board →

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12 items · last 60 days

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📋 Proposed Town Council · June 15, 2026
Discussion on Security and Access at Randolph High School Football Field
Coming up June 15: subcommittee discusses security measures and access controls at the RHS football field.
Why this matters: Affects school facility safety and community access.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed School Committee · June 11, 2026
Neighboring Fence
Subcommittee will discuss a fence issue involving a neighboring property related to the school building project.
📍 40 Highland Avenue, Randolph, MA
Why this matters: Property boundary/fence dispute at school construction site.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed School Committee · June 11, 2026
Architect Update
Architect provides a progress update on the school building project.
Why this matters: Ongoing school construction project status affects community.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed School Committee · June 11, 2026
Executive Session – Potential Litigation over Public Construction Disputes
Board enters closed session under M.G.L. Ch. 30A §21(a)(3) to discuss litigation strategy over disputes arising from public construction.
Why this matters: Construction litigation could affect project costs and taxpayers.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed FY2027 Water and Sewer Rates Presentation Town Council · June 8, 2026
Staff presentation on proposed FY2027 water and sewer rates ahead of a council vote the same night.
Why this matters: Directly sets what residents pay for water/sewer.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Council Order 2026-045: FY2027 Water and Sewer Rates Town Council · June 8, 2026
Vote to set water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2027; specific rate figures expected to be detailed in the presentation.
Why this matters: Determines utility bill amounts for all residents.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Council Order 2026-048: Transfer from Water Stabilization to Support Water and Sewer Rates Town Council · June 8, 2026
Authorizes a transfer from the Water Stabilization Fund to help offset FY2027 water and sewer rates.
Why this matters: Could reduce rate increases for homeowners.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Council Order 2026-046: FY2027 Water and Sewer Enterprise Budget Town Council · June 8, 2026
Approves the operating budget for the water and sewer enterprise fund for FY2027.
Why this matters: Drives water/sewer rate levels and service funding.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Council Order 2026-047: FY2027 Randolph Community Preservation Budget and Reserves Town Council · June 8, 2026
Approves the Community Preservation Act budget and reserve allocations for FY2027; funds historic, open space, recreation, and affordable housing projects.
Why this matters: Affects CPA surcharge on property tax bills.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Council Order 2026-049: Transfer of General Fund Free Cash for Various Purposes Town Council · June 8, 2026
Same-night action to transfer free cash from the General Fund for unspecified purposes; details not listed in agenda.
Why this matters: Free cash transfers affect town financial reserves.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Council Order 2026-043: Transfer of Water/Sewer Retained Earnings for Lead Service Line Identification Town Council · June 8, 2026
Same-night transfer to fund identification of lead service lines, a state-mandated public health requirement.
Why this matters: Lead pipe identification affects drinking water safety.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome
📋 Proposed Council Order 2026-044: Approval to Apply for MassDEP Clean Water Trust State Revolving Loan Program Town Council · June 8, 2026
Authorizes the town to apply for a low-interest state revolving loan through MassDEP for clean water infrastructure.
Why this matters: Low-interest borrowing can reduce long-term water costs.
View official document → · from an agenda — check minutes for the final outcome

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