MassVoter.com← Lincoln Select BoardLincoln Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
September 10, 2026
13 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jim Hutchinson, Jennifer Glass, Kim Bodnar
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
FY2027 PROPERTY TAX CLASSIFICATION HEARING
Retain the existing 1.5 residential factor for fiscal year 2027
- Retain the existing 1.5 residential factor (the maximum shift permitted by law) for fiscal year 2027.
The minutes say “the Board considered and voted separately on each of the following recommendations. Each motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote (Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye)”; they do not name the movers.
From the minutes
“- Retain the existing 1.5 residential factor (the maximum shift permitted by law) for fiscal year 2027..”
Not adopt an open space discount for fiscal year 2027
- Not adopt an open space discount, given its limited practical effect under current law.
The minutes say “the Board considered and voted separately on each of the following recommendations. Each motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote (Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye)”; they do not name the movers.
From the minutes
“- Not adopt an open space discount, given its limited practical effect under current law..”
Not adopt a residential exemption for fiscal year 2027
- Not adopt a residential exemption, noting the option is generally used by communities with a high proportion of non-resident-owned or seasonal homes and has previously been considered and rejected by the Town.
The minutes say “the Board considered and voted separately on each of the following recommendations. Each motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote (Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye)”; they do not name the movers.
From the minutes
“- Not adopt a residential exemption, noting the option is generally used by communities with a high proportion of non-resident-owned or seasonal homes and has previously been considered and rejected by the Town..”
Not adopt a small commercial exemption for fiscal year 2027
- Not adopt a small commercial exemption, noting the option would be administratively burdensome relative to its limited benefit given Lincoln's small commercial base.
The minutes say “the Board considered and voted separately on each of the following recommendations. Each motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote (Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye)”; they do not name the movers.
From the minutes
“- Not adopt a small commercial exemption, noting the option would be administratively burdensome relative to its limited benefit given Lincoln's small commercial base..”
Close the FY2027 tax classification hearing
There being no questions from anyone in attendance, the hearing was closed by unanimous roll call vote (Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye).
The minutes say “the hearing was closed by unanimous roll call vote”; they do not name the mover.
From the minutes
“There being no questions from anyone in attendance, the hearing was closed by unanimous roll call vote (Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye)..”
DISCUSSION
Add an article to the March 2027 Annual Town Meeting warrant for the purpose of creating a stabilization fund for the Lincoln Green Energy Choice Program
Ms. Glass made a motion to add an article to the March 2027 Annual Town Meeting warrant for the purpose of creating a stabilization fund for the Lincoln Green Energy Choice Program. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to add an article to the March 2027 Annual Town Meeting warrant for the purpose of creating a stabilization fund for the Lincoln Green Energy Choice Program. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Bodnar)
Adopt the Social Media Policy as presented
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to adopt the Social Media Policy as presented. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bodnar made a motion to adopt the Social Media Policy as presented. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye..” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Glass)
Authorize Ms. Glass to approach local businesses regarding the Lincoln Pass idea
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to authorize Ms. Glass to approach local businesses regarding the Lincoln Pass idea. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bodnar made a motion to authorize Ms. Glass to approach local businesses regarding the Lincoln Pass idea. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye..” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Hutchinson)
Authorize Ms. Glass to work with Mr. Higgins to finalize the letter to Waltham without further Board review
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to authorize Ms. Glass to work with Mr. Higgins to finalize the letter to Waltham without further Board review. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bodnar made a motion to authorize Ms. Glass to work with Mr. Higgins to finalize the letter to Waltham without further Board review. Mr. Hutchinson seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye..” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Hutchinson)
ACTION ITEMS
Approve the historic preservation agreement for 32 Tower Road
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to approve the historic preservation agreement for 32 Tower Road. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bodnar made a motion to approve the historic preservation agreement for 32 Tower Road. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye..” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Glass)
CONSENT LIST OF ACTION ITEMS
Approve the consent list as presented
Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the consent list as presented. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Glass made a motion to approve the consent list as presented. Ms. Bodnar seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye..” (Motion: Glass, second: Bodnar)
OTHER BUSINESS
Appoint Cheryl Rogers, Sally Kindleberger, Shaw Carson, and Tom Flint to the Lincoln Cultural Council
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to appoint Cheryl Rogers, Sally Kindleberger, Shaw Carson, and Tom Flint to the Lincoln Cultural Council. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bodnar made a motion to appoint Cheryl Rogers, Sally Kindleberger, Shaw Carson, and Tom Flint to the Lincoln Cultural Council. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. It was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye..” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Glass)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn
Ms. Bodnar made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye.
From the minutes
“Ms. Bodnar made a motion to adjourn. Ms. Glass seconded the motion. The motion was approved unanimously by roll call vote: Bodnar - Aye; Glass - Aye; Hutchinson - Aye..” (Motion: Bodnar, second: Glass)
From the Lincoln Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (Select Board). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos: Kim Bodnar from The Lincoln Squirrel’s candidate photo (March 2023); Jim Hutchinson and Jennifer Glass cropped from a captioned group photo in The Lincoln Squirrel (“Board accepts $1.35 million in donations for community center,” May 2026).
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