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Zoning Board unanimously approves Waste Management recycling expansion and residential mudroom at hearing. The Board granted Waste Management of Massachusetts, Inc. a Special Permit and parking Variance to expand recycling operations at 20 Ledin Avenue, reducing required parking spaces from 41 to

Avon Board of Health votes unanimously to rescind the town's mask order. Clerk Ralph Jensen moved to lift the face covering requirement, seconded by Member Peter Marinelli, with Chairman Robert Ogilvie voting in favor; the rescission takes effect May 29 to align with state guidelines. Health Agent

Avon School Committee unanimously hires Jen Meek as Director of Pupil Services. Superintendent Christine Godino recommended Meek following a formal search process chaired by Principal Down Stockwell. Meek, a district employee since August 2006, served as acting Director from September 2020 through

Park and Recreation Commission hears summer registrations reach 76 as board tackles maintenance. The board directed Recreation Director Jennifer Mayo to contact the Town Accountant about establishing a scholarship fund for summer program participants in need. Commissioner Marci Kovick reported the

Planning Board extends Bodwell Street hearing to August. The five-member Avon Planning Board unanimously voted to extend the public hearing on 540 Bodwell Street Extension to August 19, 2021 at 7:30 p.m., chaired by Charles Comeau and meeting via Zoom during the COVID-19 emergency. The board