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August 24, 2026
10 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Amanda Bebrin, Mary Chaffee, Pete Dahl, Laurel Labdon, Caroline McCarley
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter executive session
To enter executive session
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dahl moved to enter executive session. Selectperson Labdon seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken Selectperson Chaffee - yes,Selectperson McCarley -yes,Selectperson Dahl - yes,Selectperson Labdon - yes,Chair Bebrin- yes.The vote was unanimous, 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Dahl, second: Labdon)
Move approval of the consent agenda except for item g
Move approval of the consent agenda except for item g
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dahl moved approval of the consent agenda except for item g. Selectperson Labdon seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5-Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Dahl, second: Labdon)
Move approval of the updated Special Event Notification form and associated application fee
Move approval of the updated Special Event Notification form and associated application fee
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dahl moved approval of the updated Special Event Notification form and associated application fee. Selectperson McCarley seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5-Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Dahl, second: McCarley)
Move approval of the proposed amended change for the Housing Partnership as outlined in the packet
Move approval of the proposed amended change for the Housing Partnership as outlined in the packet
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dahl moved approval of the proposed amended change for the Housing Partnership as outlined in the packet. Selectperson Labdon seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor ofthe motion, 5-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Dahl, second: Labdon)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing
Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dahl moved to open the public hearing. Selectperson Chaffee recused herself from this agenda item. Selectperson Labdon seconded the motion. Members of the Select Board voted in favor of the motion, 4- Yes, 0-No.” (Motion: Dahl)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing
Mary Chaffee stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote.
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dahl moved to close the public hearing. Selectperson McCarley seconded the motion. Members of the Select Board voted in favor of the motion, 4-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Dahl, second: McCarley)
Authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the enclosed draft letter to EOHLC certifying that the Town has received the Serenity Apartments at Brewster Developer 2025 Annual Certification Compliance...
To authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the enclosed draft letter to EOHLC certifying that the Town has received the Serenity Apartments at Brewster Developer 2025 Annual Certification Compliance Report and that the Low- and Moderate -Income Units continue to be Low to Moderate Units and have been maintained in a manner consistent with the Regulatory Agreement
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dahl moved to authorize the Select Board Chair to sign the enclosed draft letter to EOHLC certifying that the Town has received the Serenity Apartments at Brewster Developer 2025 Annual Certification Compliance Report and that the Low- and Moderate -Income Units continue to be Low to Moderate Units and have been maintained in a manner consistent with the Regulatory Agreement. Selectperson Labdon seconded the motion. Members of the Select Board voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Dahl, second: Labdon)
Approve the 2026 Serenity of Brewster Schedule of Rent as consistent with 2026 HUD Area Medium Income and terms of the Regulatory Agreement
Approve the 2026 Serenity of Brewster Schedule of Rent as consistent with 2026 HUD Area Medium Income and terms of the Regulatory Agreement
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dahl moved approve the 2026 Serenity of Brewster Schedule of Rent as consistent with 2026 HUD Area Medium Income and terms of the Regulatory Agreement. Selectperson Labdon seconded the motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5- Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Dahl, second: Labdon)
That the Board hold Fall Special Town Meeting on Monday, November 16 at 5:00pm if feasible or 5: 30pm, or 6:00pm if the early times are not feasible
That the Board hold Fall Special Town Meeting on Monday, November 16 at 5:00pm if feasible or 5: 30pm, or 6:00pm if the early times are not feasible
From the minutes
“Selectperson Chaffee moved that the Board hold Fall Special Town Meeting on Monday, November 16 at 5:00pm if feasible or 5: 30pm, or 6:00pm if the early times are not feasible. Selectperson McCarley seconded the.motion. All Select Board members voted in favor of the motion, 5-Yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Chaffee, second: McCarley)
Adjourn at 8: 11pm
To adjourn at 8: 11pm
From the minutes
“Selectperson Dahl moved to adjourn at 8: 11pm. Selectperson Chaffee seconded the motion. All members voted in favor of the motion. The vote was 5-yes, 0- No.” (Motion: Dahl, second: Chaffee)
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