April 28, 2025

“Mr. Piekarski moved to accept the Consent Agenda as presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Ms. Kavanagh referred to page 3 of the April 7th Minutes and noted a word change of conversation to conservation. Mr. MacAskill noted that he doesn't see any information in his packet related to item C. Mr. Handler responded that the information is on pages 58 or 59 in the packet. Mr. Handler thanked Ms. Siviski for stepping up and being part of the Committee. He also thanked Ms. Kalicki for the nice donation for the bench. Mr. Powers noted for the record that the name is Yan Kalicki. Mr. MacAskil! noted that he was looking for the application and the packet has the recommendation from the Interview Committee. He asked that the Interview Committee give the Board members an overview noting that the packet should contain the application. Mr. Howell apologized, noting that it was included with the Committee's consideration. He gave an overview of Ms. Siviski's qualifications. He also noted that she was asked if she could commit to the third Tuesday of each month which she can do. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)

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“Mr. Howell moved to enter into negotiations with Brittany Iacaponi with the goal of hiring her as the Town's Finance Director. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: MacAskill)

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“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve Item C. as presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Ms. Kavanagh noted that both Ms. Eldredge and Eversource noted that something was done on a property owner's property and there were discussions happening. She wanted to be sure that property owner has been satisfied. Mr. Powers replied that staff is recommending this because of that situation. Vote: 5:0 in favor.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)

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“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve Item D. as presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Howell asked if the town has any double poles that are waiting for the Board to request of Eversource to do a post. Mr. Powers replied, generally no. He explained the process to remove poles and noted that both utility providers are aware of the town's requests. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: Howell)

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“Mr. MacAskill moved to vote to approve the 2025 Long Pond Bass Tournaments as presented. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. MacAskill recommended to the Recreation & Youth Committee to study or talk to the State on what affects this has on the small mouth as they're spawning. Mr. Powers noted that he will talk to staff. Mr. Piekarski requested a more legible copy in the packet. He asked if the Recreation & Youth Committee had voted on the tournament. Mr. Powers noted that this came to his staff from Rec but he was unsure if the Committee voted it. Mr. MacAskill noted that Rec & Youth vote on it first and it then send it to the Select Board. Patrick Otton participated remotely and commented that Long Pond is a public recreational area with public access and to have bass fishermen in 2000 Ib boats with 250 lb motors could be a dangerous situation. He noted that rowers are in much smaller boats going at much slower speeds and suggested putting out a cautionary recommendation regarding speed limits. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: MacAskill, second: Howell)

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“Mr. Piekarski moved to approve the following new 2025 seasonal Common Victualler license: 1. Schoolhouse Ice Cream & Yogurt, 749 Route 28. Seconded by Mr. MacAskill. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Piekarski, second: MacAskill)

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“Ms. Kavanagh moved to reconsider the indefinite postponement that the Board previously voted, to reconsider the funding of the Middle School Siding Project. Seconded by Mr. Howell. Mr. Howell commented on the unknown and requested that if something has to done, that they don't put down carpet for health reasons and for longevity. Dr. Carpenter agreed noting that they have been moving carpeting and replacing it with tile flooring. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Kavanagh, second: Howell)

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“Mr. Howell moved to support, accept and adopt Article 9. Seconded by Ms. Kavanagh. Mr. Piekarski requested a breakdown of the $11.5 million. Dr. Carpenter replied that he will email that the next day. Mr. Handler asked that they request from the contractor that is awarded the bid, software that shows money spent and overages for the Select Board to be able to access that information. Mr. McManus explained the process for reviewing the contractors progress monthly. He also noted that with the High School Project, tax anticipation notes were released upon funding. In this case with two projects, they will roll this over in anticipation until they get to the final cost and then issue in a single bond. Vote: 5:0 in favor. Motion carried.” (Motion: Howell, second: Kavanagh)

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