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August 25, 2026
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Farrag, Ellen Maher, William Ashton, Paul Grady, Gregory Watts
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Comment
Approve the thanks for giving road race Thursday
To approve the thanks for giving road race Thursday
From the minutes
“Paul L. Grady, Jr.: Motion to approve the thanks for giving road race Thursday.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
Approve the one-day liquor license for FortySecond Brew Co. Festival Saturday 9-12-2026 and Saturday 10-10-26 from 11 a.m. to 4
To approve the one-day liquor license for FortySecond Brew Co. Festival Saturday 9-12-2026 and Saturday 10-10-26 from 11 a.m. to 4
From the minutes
“Paul L. Grady, Jr.: Motion to approve the one-day liquor license for FortySecond Brew Co. Festival Saturday 9-12-2026 and Saturday 10-10-26 from 11 a.m. to 4.; Second: Ellen Maher; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
The Board reviewed an application for the Thanks for Giving Road Race scheduled for
Approve the draft charge for the Village Parking Task Force
To approve the draft charge for the Village Parking Task Force
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion to approve the draft charge for the Village Parking Task Force.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
The Board discussed the draft charge for the newly formed Village Parking Task Force. The
Refer to the Planning Board, the Planning Board zoning amendment articles for special town meeting, amendments to Article 2.1, definitions amendments to Article 3.1, division into districts and...
To refer to the Planning Board, the Planning Board zoning amendment articles for special town meeting, amendments to Article 2.1, definitions amendments to Article 3.1, division into districts and amendments to article 5.3 table of dimensional regulations
From the minutes
“William Ashton: Motion to refer to the Planning Board, the Planning Board zoning amendment articles for special town meeting, amendments to Article 2.1, definitions amendments to Article 3.1, division into districts and amendments to article 5.3 table of dimensional regulations.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
Select Board Comments
Approve the minutes of 8-11-2026
To approve the minutes of 8-11-2026
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion to approve the minutes of 8-11-2026.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Approval of Minutes
Instruct the Town Manager to notify and terminate our contract with the express intent of renegotiating the contract pending negotiations or with another vendor
To instruct the Town Manager to notify and terminate our contract with the express intent of renegotiating the contract pending negotiations or with another vendor
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion to instruct the Town Manager to notify and terminate our contract with the express intent of renegotiating the contract pending negotiations or with another vendor.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Gregory Watts: Motion to instruct the Town Manager to notify and terminate our contract
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion to adjourn.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
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