2026-08-04 - Board of Selectmen

Summary

Built from the official minutes, read from a scanned document, so minor errors are possible. Called to order at 7:00 PM; adjourned 7:33 PM.

All five members present: Eul, Rheault, Boyda, Cornacchioli, Davis. Town Manager Leduc also present.
Every motion was moved by Rheault, seconded by Boyda, and passed unanimously.
Approved executive session minutes of July 14 and regular minutes of July 21.
Moment of silence for a longtime Conservation Commission vice chairman.
Appointed a Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board member (one-year term) and a new Oxford police officer, with Chief Grniet speaking for the candidate.
Accepted Farmers' Market donations through the Community Center (about $1,095 total from eight donors).
Approved special pouring permits for the Singletary Rod and Gun Club for September 19 and September 26.
Ratified the fire fighters' contract: Fire Fighters Union Contract.
One resident spoke in public comment, praising the Police Chief, Fire Chief and Town Manager.

Ratified the agreement with IAFF Local 4634, unanimously. See Fire Fighters Union Contract.

Carbuncle Beach Algae Closure: beach closed over a blue-green algae bloom.
Town Hall ADA Ramp: $829,578 estimate if construction starts July 2027.
Staff: David Smith is Interim DPW Director; new Assistant Town Accountant and Selectmen's Office assistant. See Town Manager Appointment.
Early voting at the Senior Center from August 22 for the September 1 State Primary; more than 950 vote-by-mail ballots mailed; free paper shredding September 19, 9 to 11 AM, at 450 Main Street.

Opened after the Chair reviewed the Public Comment Policy.