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Groton Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

February 9, 2026

6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Matt Pisani, Becky Pine, Alison Manugian, Peter Cunningham

Absent: John Reilly

Every vote, in order

Town Manager'S Report

Ratify the Town Manager's Appointment of Lois Young to the Commission on Accessibility

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Mr. Cunningham made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's Appointment of Lois Young to the Commission on Accessibility.

From the minutes

“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's Appointment of Lois Young to the Commission on Accessibility. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. Discussion Ms. Pine stated that Ms. Young would be an excellent candidate for the Commission on Accessibility. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Items For Select Board Consideration And Approval

Authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter of support to the CPA for the Affordable Housing Trust application, on behalf of the Select Board

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 3–1

Mr. Cunningham made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter of support to the CPA for the Affordable Housing Trust application, on behalf of the Select Board.

Yes: Cunningham, Pine, PisaniNo: Manugian

From the minutes

“Mr. Cunningham made a motion to authorize the Town Manager to sign the letter of support to the CPA for the Affordable Housing Trust application, on behalf of the Select Board. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Discussion Mr. Haddad stated that the request is for $300,000. Ms. Pine believes they currently have approximately $800,000 in the Affordable Housing Trust account at this time. The motion carried 3 in Favor, 1 Against-Manugian..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Manugian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the deeds for Bluebird Lane for public way acceptance, as outlined in the packet

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Ms. Pine moved to approve the deeds for Bluebird Lane for public way acceptance, as outlined in the packet.

From the minutes

“Ms. Pine moved to approve the deeds for Bluebird Lane for public way acceptance, as outlined in the packet. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the One-Day wine and Malt Beverages License for Karen Lilgegren for Jackson and Annika's Barn Dance to be held on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Ms. Manugian moved to approve the One-Day wine and Malt Beverages License for Karen Lilgegren for Jackson and Annika's Barn Dance to be held on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

From the minutes

“Ms. Manugian moved to approve the One-Day wine and Malt Beverages License for Karen Lilgegren for Jackson and Annika's Barn Dance to be held on Friday, August 21, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Cunningham)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Other Business

Authorize the town manager and one member of the select board to sign warrants for the next thirty days

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the town manager and one member of the select board to sign warrants for the next thirty days.

From the minutes

“Ms. Pine made a motion to authorize the town manager and one member of the select board to sign warrants for the next thirty days. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Select Board Liason Reports

Approve the regular meeting minutes of February 2, 2026

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of February 2, 2026 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of February 2, 2026.

From the minutes

“Approval of the Regularly Scheduled Meeting of February 2, 2026 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the regular meeting minutes of February 2, 2026. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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