2026-07-14 - Board of Selectmen
Summary
Built from the official minutes (approved September 14, 2026). No video is posted, so there is no transcript or timing.
- Called to order at 5:30 PM by Chairman Woodbury; all five members present, none remote. Adjourned at 5:48 PM.
- No citizens input and no old business.
- Two one-day alcohol licenses for the July 18 fundraiser and the Spencer Fair weekend approved 5-0.
- FY2026 budget transfers totaling $39,851 approved 5-0.
- Bridges reported that Syncarpha is still offline.
Special Event Licenses
- Special wines-only license for a Hardwick winery (July 18 fundraiser and September 4 to 7 Spencer Fair dates, at the fairgrounds): Grigg/Letendre, 5-0.
- Special malt-only license for a brewing company for the July 18 event: Grigg/Letendre, 5-0.
FY2026 Budget Transfers
- Vice Chairman Viner asked for the total Fire and Police overtime.
- Transfers: Tree Warden $59; Council on Aging $182, $1,244 and $1,455; Fire Department personnel services $26,353 (from Town Counsel); Police Department personnel services $10,558 (from police general expenses).
- Approved 5-0 (Grigg/Letendre).
Other business
- Clerk C. Woodbury reported a highway sign taken down on Cranberry Meadow Road near logging (Bridges will investigate) and asked to discuss phone-based payroll sign-in.
- Chairman Woodbury said the Town received a complaint about a Facebook post; he said the poster has freedom of speech but he disagrees with it and it is not the sentiment of the Town.