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June 2, 2025
12 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Bradford N. Morse, Adam C. Murphy, Paul Ciaburri
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the open session minutes of May 12", 2025
To approve the open session minutes of May 12", 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the open session minutes of May 12", 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Verizon New England - One (1) mid-span pole on the West side of Cushman Road
Approve the installation of one mid-span utility pole on the west side of Cushman Road, as presented
To approve the installation of one mid-span utility pole on the west side of Cushman Road, as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to approve the installation of one mid-span utility pole on the west side of Cushman Road, as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Proclamation for Sharon Hartley
Sign the proclamation in honor of Sharon Hartley
To sign the proclamation in honor of Sharon Hartley.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to sign the proclamation in honor of Sharon Hartley. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3- 0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Recommendation for appointment from Conservation Commission
Appoint Jerelle Jesse to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on April 30, 2026
To appoint Jerelle Jesse to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on April 30, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Jerelle Jesse to the Conservation Commission for a term to expire on April 30, 2026. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Request for appointment to the Personnel Board
Appoint Meredith Rousseau to the Personnel Board for a term to expire on April 30, 2028
To appoint Meredith Rousseau to the Personnel Board for a term to expire on April 30, 2028.
Yes: Morse, MurphyPaul Ciaburri stepped aside (recused) on this item and is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Meredith Rousseau to the Personnel Board for a term to expire on April 30, 2028. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. The motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Program Award
Accept the resignation of David Arancio as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals
To accept the resignation of David Arancio as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the resignation of David Arancio as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Accept the resignation of Brian Porter as a member of the Public Safety Facility Building Committee
To accept the resignation of Brian Porter as a member of the Public Safety Facility Building Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the resignation of Brian Porter as a member of the Public Safety Facility Building Committee. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Reorganization of the Board
Nominate Select Board Member Murphy as Chair of the Select Board
To nominate Select Board Member Murphy as Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to nominate Select Board Member Murphy as Chair of the Select Board. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Nominate Select Board Member Ciaburri as Vice Chair of the Select Board
To nominate Select Board Member Ciaburri as Vice Chair of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to nominate Select Board Member Ciaburri as Vice Chair of the Select Board. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Murphy. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Nominate Select Board Member Morse as Clerk of the Select Board
To nominate Select Board Member Morse as Clerk of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to nominate Select Board Member Morse as Clerk of the Select Board. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
Rochester Firefighter's Association request for donation approval for Rochester Fire Department
Accept the donation of a 2025 Proline cargo trailer to the Rochester Fire Department
To accept the donation of a 2025 Proline cargo trailer to the Rochester Fire Department.
Yes: Morse, MurphyPaul Ciaburri stepped aside (recused) on this item and is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to accept the donation of a 2025 Proline cargo trailer to the Rochester Fire Department. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Morse. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Morse)
Joint Transportation Planning Group (SRPEDD) Appointment
Appoint Town Administrator Cameron Durant as the Select Board's representative to SRPEDD, with Town Planner Michaela Shoemaker as the alternate, for a term not to expire
To appoint Town Administrator Cameron Durant as the Select Board's representative to SRPEDD, with Town Planner Michaela Shoemaker as the alternate, for a term not to expire.
From the minutes
“A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to appoint Town Administrator Cameron Durant as the Select Board's representative to SRPEDD, with Town Planner Michaela Shoemaker as the alternate, for a term not to expire. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)
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