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July 20, 2026
16 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was a joint session with the Planning Board; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
Present: Michael Hennessy, Don Martinis, Jennifer Altomonte, Cody Spencer, Kim O’Neal
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Don Martinis left the meeting.
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing - Wicked Baked
Close the public hearing
On an O'Neal/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On an O'Neal/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: O’Neal, second: Cody Spencer)
Approve the Common Victualler license for Wicked Baked for the hours of operation 5AM - 8PM seven days a week
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualler license for Wicked Baked for the hours of operation 5AM - 8PM seven days a week.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualler license for Wicked Baked for the hours of operation 5AM - 8PM seven days a week..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Approve the change in manager for Regal Cinemas Inc. Bellingham Power Choice Program Mr. Hennessy welcomed Mr. Paul Gromer from the Peregrine Energy Group
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the change in manager for Regal Cinemas Inc. Bellingham Power Choice Program Mr. Hennessy welcomed Mr. Paul Gromer from the Peregrine Energy Group.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the change in manager for Regal Cinemas Inc. Bellingham Power Choice Program Mr. Hennessy welcomed Mr. Paul Gromer from the Peregrine Energy Group..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Bellingham Power Choice Program
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Peregrine to manage the program
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Peregrine to manage the program.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the contract with Peregrine to manage the program..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Authorize the Town Administrator to accept bids and sign an electricity contract that will determine the electricity rate and term length
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Administrator to accept bids and sign an electricity contract that will determine the electricity rate and term length.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Administrator to accept bids and sign an electricity contract that will determine the electricity rate and term length..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Execute the warrant for the 2026 State Primary
On an Altomonte/O'Neal motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to execute the warrant for the 2026 State Primary.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/O'Neal motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to execute the warrant for the 2026 State Primary..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: O’Neal)
State Primary Election Warrant - Town Clerk Amy Bartelloni
Cut in-person early voting to half of regular business hours in the first week before the November election (regular hours in the second week)
Mrs. O'Neal made a motion to reduce the in-person early voting to 50% of the regular business hours in the first week and to hold regular business hours, as required by the State, for the second week of the November election. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Altomonte, and the roll call vote was made as follows: Mr. Spencer aye Mrs. Altomonte aye Mrs. O'Neal aye Mr. Hennessy aye Mr. Martinis nay The motion passes 4-1.
Yes: Altomonte, Cody Spencer, Hennessy, O’NealNo: Martinis
From the minutes
“Mrs. O'Neal made a motion to reduce the in-person early voting to 50% of the regular business hours in the first week and to hold regular business hours, as required by the State, for the second week of the November election. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Altomonte, and the roll call vote was made as follows: Mr. Spencer aye Mrs. Altomonte aye Mrs. O'Neal aye Mr. Hennessy aye Mr. Martinis nay The motion passes 4-1..” (Motion: O’Neal, second: Altomonte)
Bellingham Power Choice Program
Change the name of corporation on the Class 1 Dealer license to Aerial Truck Service
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to change the name of corporation on the Class 1 Dealer license to Aerial Truck Service.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to change the name of corporation on the Class 1 Dealer license to Aerial Truck Service..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Gift/Grant Acceptance
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Authorize the Chair to sign the Release of Certificate not to Encumber for the property located at 20 Overlook Drive
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Chair to sign the Release of Certificate not to Encumber for the property located at 20 Overlook Drive.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Chair to sign the Release of Certificate not to Encumber for the property located at 20 Overlook Drive..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Authorize Town Counsel to file the response as presented to the complaint from Patrick Higgins dated July 8, 2026 to the Attorney General
On an O'Neal/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize Town Counsel to file the response as presented to the complaint from Patrick Higgins dated July 8, 2026 to the Attorney General.
From the minutes
“On an O'Neal/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize Town Counsel to file the response as presented to the complaint from Patrick Higgins dated July 8, 2026 to the Attorney General..” (Motion: O’Neal, second: Altomonte)
Approve the July 6, 2026 meeting minutes as presented
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the July 6, 2026 meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the July 6, 2026 meeting minutes as presented..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Change the August 17 Select Board meeting to August 24
On an Altomonte/O'Neal motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to change the August 17th Select Board meeting to August 24th.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/O'Neal motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to change the August 17th Select Board meeting to August 24th..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: O’Neal)
Vote to Appoint Associate Planning Board Member
Appoint Timothy Mezzadri as the Associate Member of the Planning Board (joint vote with the Planning Board)
Mr. Hennessy made a motion to appoint Mr. Timothy Mezzadri as the Associate Member of the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Devine of the Planning Board. … A roll call vote was taken on the motion to appoint Mr. Timothy Mezzadri as the Associate Member of the Planning Board and the result was as follows: Mr. Spencer aye Mrs. Altomonte nay Mr. Hennessy aye Mrs. O'Neal aye Mr. Martinis aye Mr. Roche (PB) aye Mr. Devine (PB) aye Mr. Sullivan (PB) aye Ms. Pogue (PB) nay Mr. Goyette (PB) nay The vote passed 7-3
Yes: Cody Spencer, Hennessy, Martinis, O’NealNo: AltomonteA joint roll call of the Select Board and the Planning Board, 7-3 in all (Select Board 4-1, Planning Board 3-2). The motion was seconded by Mr. Devine of the Planning Board. Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hennessy made a motion to appoint Mr. Timothy Mezzadri as the Associate Member of the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Mr. Devine of the Planning Board. … A roll call vote was taken on the motion to appoint Mr. Timothy Mezzadri as the Associate Member of the Planning Board and the result was as follows: Mr. Spencer aye Mrs. Altomonte nay Mr. Hennessy aye Mrs. O'Neal aye Mr. Martinis aye Mr. Roche (PB) aye Mr. Devine (PB) aye Mr. Sullivan (PB) aye Ms. Pogue (PB) nay Mr. Goyette (PB) nay The vote passed 7-3.” (Motion: Hennessy)
Collins Center - Scope of Work for Human Resources Assessment
Authorize the agreement with the Collins Center
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 4-0 to authorize the agreement with the Collins Center.
Don Martinis had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 4-0 to authorize the agreement with the Collins Center..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Close the meeting at 9:10PM
On an O'Neal/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 4-0 to close the meeting at 9:10PM.
Don Martinis had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“On an O'Neal/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 4-0 to close the meeting at 9:10PM..” (Motion: O’Neal, second: Cody Spencer)
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