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August 24, 2026
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Hennessy, Jennifer Altomonte, Cody Spencer, Kim O’Neal
Absent: Don Martinis
Every vote, in order
Cultural Council Interview - Lauren McCabe
Appoint Lauren McCabe to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term
On an O'Neal/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Lauren McCabe to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term.
From the minutes
“On an O'Neal/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Lauren McCabe to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term..” (Motion: O’Neal, second: Altomonte)
Zoning Board of Appeals Appointment - Bradley Parenteau
Appoint Mr. Bradley Parenteau to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the unexpired term of a recent resignation
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Mr. Bradley Parenteau to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the unexpired term of a recent resignation.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Mr. Bradley Parenteau to the Zoning Board of Appeals to fill the unexpired term of a recent resignation..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Hartford Ave District Improvement Financing Program - Camoin Associates
Submit the articles as presented and amended as needed by Town Counsel
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to submit the articles as presented and amended as needed by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to submit the articles as presented and amended as needed by Town Counsel..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Community Compact Grant Submission for a Classification and Compensation Study
Authorize the Town Administrator to submit the Community Impact Grant for the purpose of performing a Classification and Compensation study
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to authorize the Town Administrator to submit the Community Impact Grant for the purpose of performing a Classification and Compensation study.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to authorize the Town Administrator to submit the Community Impact Grant for the purpose of performing a Classification and Compensation study..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Collins Center - Human Resource Staffing Recommendation
Sponsor the revisions to the General Bylaw Chapter 55, entitled "Dogs" article that will be placed on the Fall Town Meeting Warrant
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to sponsor the revisions to the General Bylaw Chapter 55, entitled "Dogs" article that will be placed on the Fall Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to sponsor the revisions to the General Bylaw Chapter 55, entitled "Dogs" article that will be placed on the Fall Town Meeting Warrant..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Metropolitan Area Planning Council Appointment
Appoint Rachel Benson, Town of Bellingham Director of Planning and Economic Development, to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a term of 3 years
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Rachel Benson, Town of Bellingham Director of Planning and Economic Development, to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a term of 3 years.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Rachel Benson, Town of Bellingham Director of Planning and Economic Development, to the Metropolitan Area Planning Council for a term of 3 years..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Fee for Pick Up of Extra Trash Bin
Waive the $120 fee for the removal of the extra trash bin for residents affected by the new trash rate change that was established at the July 6, 2026 Select Board meeting
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to waive the $120 fee for the removal of the extra trash bin for residents affected by the new trash rate change that was established at the July 6, 2026 Select Board meeting.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to waive the $120 fee for the removal of the extra trash bin for residents affected by the new trash rate change that was established at the July 6, 2026 Select Board meeting..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Letter to Mass State Legislature Regarding Audit
Execute the letter addressed to the legislature leaders encouraging them to conduct the audit that was supported by Bellingham residents
On an O'Neal/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to execute the letter addressed to the legislature leaders encouraging them to conduct the audit that was supported by Bellingham residents.
From the minutes
“On an O'Neal/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to execute the letter addressed to the legislature leaders encouraging them to conduct the audit that was supported by Bellingham residents..” (Motion: O’Neal, second: Altomonte)
Minutes
Approve the August 3, 2026 meeting minutes as presented
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the August 3, 2026 meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the August 3, 2026 meeting minutes as presented..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Executive Session
Enter into executive session, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a)(1) and MGL C.4,§7(26)(c) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional...
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 4-0 to enter into executive session, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a)(1) and MGL C.4,§7(26)(c) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 4-0 to enter into executive session, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a)(1) and MGL C.4,§7(26)(c) to discuss the reputation, character, physical condition or mental health, rather than professional competence, of an individual as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Open Session
Close the meeting at 8:50PM
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the meeting at 8:50PM.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the meeting at 8:50PM..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
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