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March 24, 2025
29 recorded votes, 18 with disagreement.
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Present: Kevin R. Donovan, Suzanne Djusberg, Roger Woods, Paul Bunker, Amanda Zompetti
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Minutes: March 10, 2025, to approve
Minutes: March 10, 2025, to approve
From the minutes
“Minutes: March 10, 2025, motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Town Manager Report on FY26 Budget Process and discussion and possible votes on policy as it relates to the budget proce
That it is the Policy of the Board of Selectmen that the Town Manager is hereby directed to amend the FY 26 Operating Budget in the Selectmen's Office to reduce the employees in said Office by one...
That it is the Policy of the Board of Selectmen that the Town Manager is hereby directed to amend the FY 26 Operating Budget in the Selectmen's Office to reduce the employees in said Office by one so as to request funding only for two full-time employees and to make the appropriate adjustments in the Requested Budget forthwith and transmit the same to the Finance Committee prior to presentation at the Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan that it is the Policy of the Board of Selectmen that the Town Manager is hereby directed to amend the FY 26 Operating Budget in the Selectmen's Office to reduce the employees in said Office by one so as to request funding only for two full-time employees and to make the appropriate adjustments in the Requested Budget forthwith and transmit the same to the Finance Committee prior to presentation at the Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Mr. Woods, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Discussion and vote to accept the deed of 20+ acres land donated from the Trufant Family
Approve the deed and transmission to Town Meeting to accept the donation
To approve the deed and transmission to Town Meeting to accept the donation
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve the deed and transmission to Town Meeting to accept the donation, seconded by Ms. Zompetti, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Zompetti)
Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant for the April 7th Annual Town Meeting
Board's recommendation on Article 1 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 1
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 1, M/Donovan, S/Woods, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Board's recommendation on Article 2 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 2
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 2, M/Donovan, S/Woods, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Board's recommendation on Article 3 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 3
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 3, M/Donovan, S/Woods, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Board's recommendation on Article 4 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 4
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 4, M/Donovan, S/Woods, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Board's recommendation on Article 5 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 5
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 5, M/Donovan, S/Woods, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Board's recommendation on Article 6 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 6
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 6, M/Donovan, S/Woods, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Board's recommendation on Article 7 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 7
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 7, M/Donovan, S/Woods, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Board's recommendation on Article 8 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 8
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 8, M/Donovan, S/Woods, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Board's recommendation on Article 9 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 9
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 9, M/Donovan, S/Woods, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Board's recommendation on Article 10 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 10
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 10, M/Donovan, S/Woods, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Board's recommendation on Article 11 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 11
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 11, M/Donovan, S/Zompetti, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Zompetti)
Board's recommendation on Article 12 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 12
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 12, M/Donovan, S/Zompetti, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Zompetti)
Board's recommendation on Article 13 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 13
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 13, M/Donovan, S/Woods, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Reconsider Article 14 and move to insert the language to demolish the house
To reconsider Article 14 and move to insert the language to demolish the house
From the minutes
“M/Donovan to reconsider Article 14 and move to insert the language to demolish the house, S/Woods, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Substitute for property to be demolished and funds to come from the SVGC
To substitute for property to be demolished and funds to come from the SVGC
From the minutes
“M/Donovan to substitute for property to be demolished and funds to come from the SVGC, S/Woods, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Board's recommendation on Article 15 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 15
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 15, M/Donovan, S/Djusberg, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Djusberg)
Board's recommendation on Article 16 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 16
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 16, M/Donovan, S/Woods, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Board's recommendation on Article 17 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 17, S//Woods
From the minutes
“Article 17, M/Donovan, S//Woods, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Board's recommendation on Article 18 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 18
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 18, M/Donovan, S/Djusberg, unanimous.” (Motion: Donovan, second: Djusberg)
Reconsider the Board's recommendation on Article 19 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 19, for reconsideration
From the minutes
“Article 19, M/Donovan, S/Woods for reconsideration, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Insert 75 in Article 19 (quorum), April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
To insert 75
Follows the reconsideration of Article 19; the minutes add "Selectmen recommend favorable action."
From the minutes
“M/Woods to insert 75, S/Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Board's recommendation on Article 20 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 20
The minutes list each article with the mover, seconder and "unanimous" under "Discussion and Vote on Selectmen Recommendations for Articles in the Warrant"; they do not always say whether the recommendation was favorable.
From the minutes
“Article 20, M/Donovan, S/Woods, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Board's recommendation on Articles 21-25 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 21, 22, 23, 24, 25
From the minutes
“Article 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, M/Donovan, S/Woods, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Board's recommendation on Article 26 of the April 7, 2025 Annual Town Meeting warrant
Article 26
From the minutes
“Article 26, M/Zompetti, S/Woods, unanimous 7..” (Motion: Zompetti, second: Woods)
Approve the Used Article License renewals
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Adjourn at 5:58 p.m.
To adjourn at 5:58 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 5:58 p.m. made by Mr. Woods, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
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