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August 5, 2025
14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: David Gavin, Jeffrey Swanberg, Mike Stevens, Chris DiSilva, Lindsay McConchie
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Approve Consent Agenda Items A through D, as presented, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidance, authorizing use of digital signatures if...
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve Consent Agenda Items A through D, as presented, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidance, authorizing use of digital signatures if approved; To approve the use of "Community Events" account towards the town's personnel costs in support of the Bocce Tournament on October 25, 2025 (rain date October 26, 2025); and To approve the use of "Community Events" account towards the town's personnel costs in support of the Flag Day event on June 14, 2026. Voted by roll call: Motion carried, 4-0 (Ms. McConchie recused herself from this agenda item).
Yes: DiSilva, Gavin, Stevens, SwanbergThe minutes say Lindsay McConchie stepped aside (recused), so that member is not shown as voting.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve Consent Agenda Items A through D, as presented, contingent upon adherence to all federal, state and local public health and safety guidance, authorizing use of digital signatures if approved; To approve the use of "Community Events" account towards the town's personnel costs in support of the Bocce Tournament on October 25, 2025 (rain date October 26, 2025); and To approve the use of "Community Events" account towards the town's personnel costs in support of the Flag Day event on June 14, 2026. Voted by roll call: Motion carried, 4-0 (Ms. McConchie recused herself from this agenda item)..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: DiSilva)
Summary
Authorize the Town Administrator to approve the inter-municipal agreement (IMA) amendment for the Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO)
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to authorize the Town Administrator to approve the inter-municipal agreement (IMA) amendment for the Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO). Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to authorize the Town Administrator to approve the inter-municipal agreement (IMA) amendment for the Regional Housing Services Office (RHSO). Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Swanberg)
Appoint the list of election officers as shown for all elections from August 5, 2025, to June 30, 2026
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to appoint the list of election officers as shown for all elections from August 5, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Anselmo, Bruce Flynn, Maur Morrow, Elizabeth Bailey, Margaret Geldart, Brenda Murphy, Gail Bulger, Mary E. Geldart, Robert Reardon, Dianne Cetrone, Linda Kadlec, Anne Ryan, Christine Conquest, Ellen Malcolm, Sheila Sheehan, Joanne Currin, Barbara McCann, Elaine Wilson, Ann Dolan, Anita McDonald, Gail Wright, Anne Fino, Pat McMillan, Kathy Flannery, Angelina Misslin, Michael Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to appoint the list of election officers as shown for all elections from August 5, 2025, to June 30, 2026. Anselmo, Bruce Flynn, Maur Morrow, Elizabeth Bailey, Margaret Geldart, Brenda Murphy, Gail Bulger, Mary E. Geldart, Robert Reardon, Dianne Cetrone, Linda Kadlec, Anne Ryan, Christine Conquest, Ellen Malcolm, Sheila Sheehan, Joanne Currin, Barbara McCann, Elaine Wilson, Ann Dolan, Anita McDonald, Gail Wright, Anne Fino, Pat McMillan, Kathy Flannery, Angelina Misslin, Michael Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Stevens)
Deny the Section 15 Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License application for Russell's Convenience Store at 193 Main Street
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to deny the Section 15 Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License application for Russell's Convenience Store at 193 Main Street. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to deny the Section 15 Package Store All Alcoholic Beverages License application for Russell's Convenience Store at 193 Main Street. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: DiSilva)
Close the public hearing at 8:09pm
A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to close the public hearing at 8:09pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Gavin and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to close the public hearing at 8:09pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Gavin, second: Swanberg)
Approve the Pole, Transformer and Manhole Licenses related to work order numbers 20401312 and 20918050 for the permanent and temporary installations of poles and related equipment by Eversource at...
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Pole, Transformer and Manhole Licenses related to work order numbers 20401312 and 20918050 for the permanent and temporary installations of poles and related equipment by Eversource at 5 Tiger Drive for the new Green Meadow School construction project, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Pole, Transformer and Manhole Licenses related to work order numbers 20401312 and 20918050 for the permanent and temporary installations of poles and related equipment by Eversource at 5 Tiger Drive for the new Green Meadow School construction project, as presented. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Swanberg)
Approve the filming request by Ghost Pig Inc., as presented, for use of a portion of High Street and the Rail Trail as well as parking spaces on Main Street, Nason Street and Naylor Court on...
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the filming request by Ghost Pig Inc., as presented, for use of a portion of High Street and the Rail Trail as well as parking spaces on Main Street, Nason Street and Naylor Court on August 25, 2025, from 7:00am - 8:00pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the filming request by Ghost Pig Inc., as presented, for use of a portion of High Street and the Rail Trail as well as parking spaces on Main Street, Nason Street and Naylor Court on August 25, 2025, from 7:00am - 8:00pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Swanberg)
Approve removal of parking meters in "Naylor Court", and the use of $20,000 of Cultural District Enhancement Fund (CDEF) in support of the removal of parking meters and the production and...
A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve removal of parking meters in "Naylor Court", and the use of $20,000 of Cultural District Enhancement Fund (CDEF) in support of the removal of parking meters and the production and installation of signage in the absence of meters. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Swanberg and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve removal of parking meters in "Naylor Court", and the use of $20,000 of Cultural District Enhancement Fund (CDEF) in support of the removal of parking meters and the production and installation of signage in the absence of meters. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Swanberg, second: Stevens)
Approve the "house doctor" contract for design services with LiRo-Hill Corp. for a term to expire August 5, 2028
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the "house doctor" contract for design services with LiRo-Hill Corp. for a term to expire August 5, 2028. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the "house doctor" contract for design services with LiRo-Hill Corp. for a term to expire August 5, 2028. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: DiSilva)
Approve the end of year transfers for Fiscal Year 2025 as presented
A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the end of year transfers for Fiscal Year 2025 as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Stevens and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to approve the end of year transfers for Fiscal Year 2025 as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: Stevens, second: DiSilva)
Approve the Annual Goals of the Select Board for Fiscal Year 2026 as presented
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Annual Goals of the Select Board for Fiscal Year 2026 as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Swanberg to approve the Annual Goals of the Select Board for Fiscal Year 2026 as presented. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Swanberg)
Accept Correspondences A through D as shown
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept Correspondences A through D as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. DiSilva to accept Correspondences A through D as shown. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: DiSilva)
Approve the meeting minutes of June 17 and July 21, 2025, as shown
A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the meeting minutes of June 17 and July 21, 2025, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. DiSilva and seconded by Mr. Stevens to approve the meeting minutes of June 17 and July 21, 2025, as shown. Authorizing use of digital signatures if approved. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: DiSilva, second: Stevens)
Adjourn
A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to adjourn the meeting at 9:55pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Ms. McConchie and seconded by Mr. Stevens to adjourn the meeting at 9:55pm. Voted by roll call: Motion carried unanimously, 5-0..” (Motion: McConchie, second: Stevens)
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