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Bellingham Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

May 4, 2026

5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Michael Hennessy, Jennifer Altomonte, Cody Spencer

Absent: Ann Odabashian, Don Martinis

Every vote, in order

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board voted 3-0 to close the public hearing.

From the minutes

“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board voted 3-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)

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

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 3-0 to close the public hearing.

From the minutes

“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 3-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)

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

Approve the application of SHEDA, Inc. dba Bellingham Beer & Wine for a Transfer of License from New Frank Corp to SHEDA, Inc. Premises located at 20 North Maine Street

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 3-0 to approve the application of SHEDA, Inc. dba Bellingham Beer & Wine for a Transfer of License from New Frank Corp to SHEDA, Inc. Premises located at 20 North Maine Street.

From the minutes

“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 3-0 to approve the application of SHEDA, Inc. dba Bellingham Beer & Wine for a Transfer of License from New Frank Corp to SHEDA, Inc. Premises located at 20 North Maine Street..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)

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

Memorial Day Parade

Officially sanction the Memorial Day Parade

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 3-0 to officially sanction the Memorial Day Parade.

From the minutes

“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 3-0 to officially sanction the Memorial Day Parade..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)

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

Town Administrator Report

Adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM.

The minutes say 4-0, but 3 members were present (Michael Hennessy, Jennifer Altomonte and Cody Spencer). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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