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May 18, 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, John Reilly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Direct the Town Manager and the Police Department to terminate the FY2027 contract with the Flock Camera company
Ms. Pine moved to direct the Town Manager and the Police Department to terminate the FY2027 contract with the Flock Camera company.
Yes: PineNo: Cunningham, Manugian, Pisani, ReillyThe minutes name only the members in favor (Becky Pine); the other members present are shown voting no, which matches the count.
From the minutes
“Ms. Pine moved to direct the Town Manager and the Police Department to terminate the FY2027 contract with the Flock Camera company. Ms. Manugian seconded the motion. Discussion Mr. Cunningham believes it's a mistake to base public policy on social media. He said they've heard from the Police Department that the cameras are a valuable tool. Mr. Reilly said the Town Meeting approved the contract the first time it was brought forward. Ms. Manugian believes there is a need for public discussion to address concerns, but she supports the cameras. Ms. Pine believes they need to explore the cameras further. The motion was defeated by a majority vote: 4 Against, 1 in Favor - Pine..” (Motion: Pine, second: Manugian)
Town Manager'S Report
Ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Tammi Mickel as Principal Assessor, effective June 1, 2026
Mr. Reilly made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Tammi Mickel as Principal Assessor, effective June 1, 2026.
From the minutes
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to ratify the Town Manager's appointment of Tammi Mickel as Principal Assessor, effective June 1, 2026. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Cunningham)
Items For Select Board Consideration And Approval
Approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott for Open Mic Night to be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m
Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott for Open Mic Night to be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Ms. Manugian made a motion to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverages License for the Friends of Prescott for Open Mic Night to be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Manugian, second: Pine)
Approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott's Paint and Sip: Water Lily to be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m
Mr. Cunningham moved to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott's Paint and Sip: Water Lily to be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Mr. Cunningham moved to approve a One-Day Wine and Malt Beverage License for the Friends of Prescott's Paint and Sip: Water Lily to be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Cunningham, second: Pine)
Other Business
Authorize the town manager and one member of the select board to sign warrants for the next thirty days
Mr. Reilly 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
“Mr. Reilly made a motion to authorize the town manager and one member of the select board to sign warrants for the next thirty days. Ms. Pine seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Reilly, second: Pine)
Select Board Liason Reports
Approve the special meeting minutes of May 2, 2026, and the regularly scheduled minutes of May 4, 2026
Approval of the Special Meeting Prior to Town Meeting of May 2, 2026, and Regularly Scheduled Meeting of May 4, 2026 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the special meeting minutes of May 2, 2026, and the regularly scheduled minutes of May 4, 2026.
From the minutes
“Approval of the Special Meeting Prior to Town Meeting of May 2, 2026, and Regularly Scheduled Meeting of May 4, 2026 Ms. Pine made a motion to approve the special meeting minutes of May 2, 2026, and the regularly scheduled minutes of May 4, 2026. Mr. Cunningham seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously..” (Motion: Pine, second: Cunningham)
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