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Bellingham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

January 12, 2026

7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Michael Hennessy, Don Martinis, Cody Spencer

Absent: Jennifer Altomonte, Ann Odabashian

Every vote, in order

Recycle Center Mattress Disposal Fee Modification

Modify the Recycle Center Mattress Disposal Fee Form to reflect a disposal fee of $60 for wet or soiled mattresses

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a Cody/Martinis motion the Board was polled and unanimously voted 3-0 to modify the Recycle Center Mattress Disposal Fee Form to reflect a disposal fee of $60 for wet or soiled mattresses.

From the minutes

“On a Cody/Martinis motion the Board was polled and unanimously voted 3-0 to modify the Recycle Center Mattress Disposal Fee Form to reflect a disposal fee of $60 for wet or soiled mattresses..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Martinis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Annual License Renewals

Approve the Common Victualler license renewal application as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board was polled and unanimously voted 3-0 to approve the Common Victualler license renewal application as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town.

From the minutes

“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board was polled and unanimously voted 3-0 to approve the Common Victualler license renewal application as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Martinis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Bulk Storage license renewal application as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board was polled and unanimously voted 3-0 to approve the Bulk Storage license renewal application as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town.

From the minutes

“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board was polled and unanimously voted 3-0 to approve the Bulk Storage license renewal application as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Martinis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

ABCC Renewal Certification

Execute the Renewal Certification form for 2026 as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board was polled and unanimously voted 3-0 to execute the Renewal Certification form for 2026 as presented.

From the minutes

“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board was polled and unanimously voted 3-0 to execute the Renewal Certification form for 2026 as presented..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Martinis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

ABCC Seasonal Population Vote -

Execute the ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation form and estimated that the temporary increased resident population as of July 10, 2026 will be 500

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board was polled and unanimously voted 3-0 to execute the ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation form and estimated that the temporary increased resident population as of July 10, 2026 will be 500.

From the minutes

“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board was polled and unanimously voted 3-0 to execute the ABCC Seasonal Population Increase Estimation form and estimated that the temporary increased resident population as of July 10, 2026 will be 500..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Martinis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Minutes

Approve the December 15 minutes as submitted

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board was polled and unanimously voted 3-0 to approve the December 15 minutes as submitted.

From the minutes

“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board was polled and unanimously voted 3-0 to approve the December 15 minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Martinis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Town Administrator Report

Adjourn the meeting at 7:20 PM

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a Spencer/Martinis motion, the Board was polled and unanimously voted 3-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 PM.

From the minutes

“On a Spencer/Martinis motion, the Board was polled and unanimously voted 3-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 PM..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Martinis)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

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