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2026-10-06 - Select Board

Summary

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Built from the town's approved minutes, read in full.

  • Approved $55,000 for a UTV, trailer and equipment and $25,000 for EMS ultrasound and tablets, both 5-0 (total $80,000). See Opioid Settlement Fund Spending.
  • Planner Sean Lewis presented the 40R district: up to 302 units allowed, about 240 mixed-use units proposed, 10 percent three-bedroom units, three stories maximum; public hearing set for October 27; the Chair wants a Planning Board vote first. See 40R Smart Growth District.
  • Discussed the FY2027 health-insurance deficit of about $1.3 million; the Town Administrator and a Board member disagreed on whether it was foreseen. See Health Insurance Deficit and Gateway Litigation.
  • Executive session item related to Town Administrator contract negotiations. See Town Administrator Contract.
  • Draft Special Town Meeting articles were reviewed. See 2026 December Special Town Meeting.
  • Fire promotions announced under Chief Eric Germaine; a retired former chief was recognized.
  • Ratified a police side letter, 5-0.
  • Approved a historic preservation restriction for a local historical society property, 5-0 (the minutes spell the society's name inconsistently, so it is not named here).
  • Approved the 2026 State Election warrant, 4-0 with one member recused.
  • Minutes text contains typographical errors in names; names are treated as uncertain.
  • Select Board members: Mark Townsend (Chair), Dan Ryan (Vice Chair), John Cotter, Sarah Hewins, Jim Elliman; Town Administrator Glenn Cannon. Attendance is recorded only where stated above.

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