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Rochester Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

June 16, 2025

6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Adam C. Murphy, Paul Ciaburri, Bradford N. Morse

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Approve the open session minutes of June 24, 2025

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the open session minutes of June 24, 2025.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the open session minutes of June 24, 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3- 0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Senior Work-off

Approve the Senior Work-Off Policy as presented, which changes the income threshold to 80% of the Town's median household income and allows the Council On Aging Director to approve candidates for...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Senior Work-Off Policy as presented, which changes the income threshold to 80% of the Town's median household income and allows the Council On Aging Director to approve candidates for eligibility in the program.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the Senior Work-Off Policy as presented, which changes the income threshold to 80% of the Town's median household income and allows the Council On Aging Director to approve candidates for eligibility in the program. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Police Department Jail Cell Contract

Sign the contract with Kneeland Construction for the jail cell project in the amount of $139,000

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign the contract with Kneeland Construction for the jail cell project in the amount of $139,000.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to sign the contract with Kneeland Construction for the jail cell project in the amount of $139,000. The motion is seconded by . Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Resignation of Officer Elijah Vicente-Roberts

Accept the resignation of Officer Elijah Vicente-Roberts

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the resignation of Officer Elijah Vicente-Roberts.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the resignation of Officer Elijah Vicente-Roberts. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Appointment of Dennis McCarthy to the Public Safety Facility Building Committee

Appoint Dennis McCarthy to the Public Safety Facility Building Committee

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Dennis McCarthy to the Public Safety Facility Building Committee.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Dennis McCarthy to the Public Safety Facility Building Committee. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn the meeting and enter into Executive Session

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 3–0

To adjourn the meeting and enter into Executive Session.

The roll call names Bradford N. Morse twice, so we show the count only.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to adjourn the meeting and enter into Executive Session. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Roll Call Vote: Morse - Aye, Ciaburri -- Aye, Morse - Aye. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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