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January 26, 2026
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Matt Pisani, Becky Pine, Alison Manugian, Peter Cunningham, John Reilly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Items For Select Board Consideration And Approval
Appoint Bob Hill to the Town Forest Committee, with a term to expire on June 30, 2028
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to appoint Bob Hill to the Town Forest Committee, with a term to expire on June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to appoint Bob Hill to the Town Forest Committee, with a term to expire on June 30, 2028. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Ms. Pine requested that we obtain a statement regarding the Committee's recommendation or their committee interest forms moving forward. In the future, Mr. Haddad will send the committee interest forms to the Board along with his Town Manager's Report. Roll Call: Pine - aye; Reilly - aye; Cunningham - aye; Manugian - aye; Pisani - aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Reilly)
Appoint Ellen Wetmore to the Local Cultural Council, with a term to expire on June 30, 2030
Ms. Manugian made a motion to appoint Ellen Wetmore to the Local Cultural Council, with a term to expire on June 30, 2030.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to appoint Ellen Wetmore to the Local Cultural Council, with a term to expire on June 30, 2030. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine - aye; Reilly - aye; Cunningham - aye; Manugian - aye; Pisani - aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Approve the Grant of the Conservation Restriction for the Shepley Hill Project, contingent upon approval of the Conservation Commission
Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the Grant of the Conservation Restriction for the Shepley Hill Project, contingent upon approval of the Conservation Commission.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve the Grant of the Conservation Restriction for the Shepley Hill Project, contingent upon approval of the Conservation Commission. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine - aye; Reilly - aye; Cunningham - aye; Manugian - aye; Pisani - aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Approve the One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott for the "Art of Wine Tasting" Event to be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m
Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott for the "Art of Wine Tasting" Event to be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to approve the One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott for the "Art of Wine Tasting" Event to be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine - aye; Reilly - aye; Cunningham - aye; Manugian - aye; Pisani - aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Approve the One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott for the "Paint and Sip: The Starry Night" Event to be held on Friday, February 28, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m
Ms. Manugian moved to approve the One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott for the "Paint and Sip: The Starry Night" Event to be held on Friday, February 28, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian moved to approve the One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott for the "Paint and Sip: The Starry Night" Event to be held on Friday, February 28, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine - aye; Reilly - aye; Cunningham - aye; Manugian - aye; Pisani - aye.” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)
Ideration And Approval
Open the public hearing
Mr. Reilly moved to open the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly moved to open the public hearing. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine - aye; Reilly - aye; Cunningham - aye; Manugian - aye; Pisani - aye.” (Motion: Reilly, second: Cunningham)
Close the public hearing
Mr. Cunningham made a motion to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to close the public hearing. Mr. Reilly seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine - aye; Reilly - aye; Cunningham - aye; Manugian - aye; Pisani - aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Reilly)
Grant the Off-Premises Wine and Malt Beverages License to Welcome Home Furnishings & Décor, LLC., for 9 West Main Street, with Jennifer Nicosia as Manager, with hours of operation Monday through...
Ms. Pine moved to grant the Off-Premises Wine and Malt Beverages License to Welcome Home Furnishings & Décor, LLC., for 9 West Main Street, with Jennifer Nicosia as Manager, with hours of operation Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to grant the Off-Premises Wine and Malt Beverages License to Welcome Home Furnishings & Décor, LLC., for 9 West Main Street, with Jennifer Nicosia as Manager, with hours of operation Monday through Friday, 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 pm. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Discussion Ms. Manugian suggested setting the hours of operation from Sunday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Board agreed with this suggestion and amended the hours of operation to Sunday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 pm. Roll Call: Pine - aye; Reilly - aye; Cunningham - aye; Manugian - aye; Pisani - aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
Authorize the Town Manager to send a letter of support to the CPC on behalf of the Select Board
Mr. Cunningham motioned to authorize the Town Manager to send a letter of support to the CPC on behalf of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham motioned to authorize the Town Manager to send a letter of support to the CPC on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine - aye; Reilly - aye; Cunningham - aye; Manugian - aye; Pisani - aye.” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Other Business
Approve the regular meeting minutes of January 12, 2026
SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of January 12, 2026 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 12, 2026.
From the minutes
“SELECT BOARD LIASON REPORTS None Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of January 12, 2026 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of January 12, 2026. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. Roll Call: Pine - aye; Reilly - aye; Cunningham - aye; Manugian - aye; Pisani - aye.” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
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