Board approves gravel pit licensing system for nine operators
North Brookfield selectmen approve gravel pit licensing system for nine local operators. The Board of Selectmen, chaired by Jamie Gilman with Ralph Kay and Peter Orsi present, unanimously approved licenses for nine gravel pit operators under a regulatory framework established by town bylaws in
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of June 16, 2026
North Brookfield selectmen approve gravel pit licensing system for nine local operators. The Board of Selectmen, chaired by Jamie Gilman with Ralph Kay and Peter Orsi present, unanimously approved licenses for nine gravel pit operators under a regulatory framework established by town bylaws in 2023, with annual licensing fees of $100 covering administrative and inspection costs. The board also signed a three-year lease renewal for Town Offices at $38,239.44 annually and approved warrants totaling $811,993.55, along with three Reserve Fund transfers of $3,424.68 for library heating, fire maintenance, and equipment repairs.
One pit owner raised concerns about grandfather rights but the board clarified that existing pits retain grandfather status for current operations.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of June 16, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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