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September 30, 2025
9 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Dean Nicastro, Jeffrey Dykens, Stuart Smith, Shareen Davis, Cory Metters
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
A. February 25, 2025
Approve the minutes of February 25, 2025
To approve the minutes
Yes: Davis, Metters, NicastroAbstained: Dykens, Smith
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: abstain Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: abstain Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
B. March 4, 2025
Approve the minutes of March 4, 2025
To approve the minutes
Yes: Davis, Metters, NicastroAbstained: Dykens, Smith
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: abstain Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: abstain Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
C. March 18, 2025
Approve the minutes of March 18, 2025
To approve the minutes
Yes: Davis, Dykens, Metters, NicastroAbstained: Smith
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: abstain Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
D. August 12, 2025
Approve the minutes as amended
To approve the minutes as amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
B. Consider Special One Day Alcohol License; Mahi Gold, October 18, 2025 at 465
Waive the 30-day application requirement and grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Jennifer Pearl as the responsible manager for Mahi Gold on October 18, 2025...
To waive the 30-day application requirement and grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Jennifer Pearl as the responsible manager for Mahi Gold on October 18, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm at 465 Main Street
From the minutes
“Mr. Smith made a motion to waive the 30-day application requirement and grant a special one-day alcohol license for wine and malt beverages only to Jennifer Pearl as the responsible manager for Mahi Gold on October 18, 2025 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm at 465 Main Street. Second: Mr. Dykens Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Smith, second: Dykens)
1. Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees
Choice vote between Pleffner, Ryan and Smith
Choice between nominees: Pleffner; Ryan; Smith
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Shareen Davis: Pleffner; Jeffrey Dykens: Pleffner; Cory Metters: Smith; Stuart Smith: Smith; Dean Nicastro: Ryan.
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Lynne Pleffner as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Mr. Metters made a motion to appoint Hannah Smith as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Smith Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Ann Ryan as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Metters Mr. Dykens made a motion to appoint Kathryn Sherer as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: none Roll Call Shareen Davis: Pleffner Jeffrey Dykens: Pleffner Cory Metters: Smith Stuart Smith: Smith Dean Nicastro: Ryan.”
Choice vote between Pleffner and Smith
Choice between nominees: Pleffner; Smith
A choice between nominees, so no Yes/No votes are shown. The roll call reads: Shareen Davis: Pleffner; Jeffrey Dykens: Pleffner; Cory Metters: Smith; Stuart Smith: Smith; Dean Nicastro: Smith. The second is recorded as “Mr. Smith”, not a Select Board member.
From the minutes
“Ms. Davis made a motion to appoint Lynne Pleffner as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Dykens Mr. Metters made a motion to appoint Hannah Smith as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Smith Roll Call Shareen Davis: Pleffner Jeffrey Dykens: Pleffner Cory Metters: Smith Stuart Smith: Smith Dean Nicastro: Smith.”
Appoint Hannah Smith as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
To appoint Hannah Smith as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed
Yes: Metters, Nicastro, SmithNo: Davis, Dykens
From the minutes
“Mr. Nicastro made a motion to appoint Hannah Smith as a member of the Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees until June 30, 2026 unless sooner revoked or successor is appointed. Second: Mr. Metters Roll Call Shareen Davis: no Jeffrey Dykens: no Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Metters)
H. Town Manager’s Monthly Report – August 2025
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Metters made a motion to adjourn. Second: Ms. Davis Roll Call Shareen Davis: yes Jeffrey Dykens: yes Cory Metters: yes Stuart Smith: yes Dean Nicastro: yes.” (Motion: Metters, second: Davis)
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