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August 3, 2026
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Hennessy, Don Martinis, Jennifer Altomonte, Cody Spencer, Kim O’Neal
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Designation of USBR 1 Through Bellingham
Approve the resolution of support for the USBR 1 through Bellingham
On a Cody/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the resolution of support for the USBR 1 through Bellingham.
From the minutes
“On a Cody/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the resolution of support for the USBR 1 through Bellingham..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Martinis)
EV Charger Locations
Authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement to proceed with the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at the designated addresses
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement to proceed with the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at the designated addresses.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Administrator to sign the agreement to proceed with the Electric Vehicle Charging Stations at the designated addresses..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
DPW Building Committee
Dissolve the DPW Building Committee and thanked the members for all their hard work
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to dissolve the DPW Building Committee and thanked the members for all their hard work.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to dissolve the DPW Building Committee and thanked the members for all their hard work..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Open Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Pursuant to G.L. Chapter 39 Section 10 and Bellingham Code of Bylaws to open the November 18, 2026 Fall Town Meeting Warrant with a close date of September 4, 2026 at noon
On an O'Neal/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 pursuant to G.L. Chapter 39 Section 10 and Bellingham Code of Bylaws to open the November 18, 2026 Fall Town Meeting Warrant with a close date of September 4, 2026 at noon.
From the minutes
“On an O'Neal/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 pursuant to G.L. Chapter 39 Section 10 and Bellingham Code of Bylaws to open the November 18, 2026 Fall Town Meeting Warrant with a close date of September 4, 2026 at noon..” (Motion: O’Neal, second: Altomonte)
The North Pole Ice Cream - Extended Hours
Approve the hours of The North Pole's Common Victualler license from 6AM to 11PM seven days a week
On a Martinis/O'Neal motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the hours of The North Pole's Common Victualler license from 6AM to 11PM seven days a week.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/O'Neal motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the hours of The North Pole's Common Victualler license from 6AM to 11PM seven days a week..” (Motion: Martinis, second: O’Neal)
Veteran's Council - Re-Appointments
Re-appoint the following individuals to the Veteran's Council: Jim Hastings Edward Sandell Anthony Cifizzari Matthew Linehan Margaret Johnson Gift/Grant Acceptance
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to re-appoint the following individuals to the Veteran's Council: Jim Hastings Edward Sandell Anthony Cifizzari Matthew Linehan Margaret Johnson Gift/Grant Acceptance
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to re-appoint the following individuals to the Veteran's Council: Jim Hastings Edward Sandell Anthony Cifizzari Matthew Linehan Margaret Johnson Gift/Grant Acceptance.” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Gift/Grant Acceptance
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board 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 a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board 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: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Minutes
Approve the July 20, 2026 meeting minutes as presented
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the July 20, 2026 meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the July 20, 2026 meeting minutes as presented..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Close the meeting at 7:50PM
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to close the meeting at 7:50PM.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to close the meeting at 7:50PM..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
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