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Rochester Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

July 21, 2025

8 recorded votes, 0 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 July 7", 2025

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the open session minutes of July 7", 2025.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the open session minutes of July 7", 2025. The motion is seconded Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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

Police Lieutenant Contract Signing

Sign the employment contract with Zachary Dupere as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To sign the employment contract with Zachary Dupere as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to sign the employment contract with Zachary Dupere as presented. 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)

Appointment as Full Time Police Lieutenant - Zachary Dupere

Appoint Zachary Dupere as the permanent Lieutenant of the Rochester Police Department, effective immediately

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Zachary Dupere as the permanent Lieutenant of the Rochester Police Department, effective immediately.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Zachary Dupere as the permanent Lieutenant of the Rochester Police Department, effective immediately. 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)

Appointment as Full Time Officer - Cailin White

Appoint Cailin White as an officer of the Rochester Police Department, effective immediately

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Cailin White as an officer of the Rochester Police Department, effective immediately.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Cailin White as an officer of the Rochester Police Department, effective immediately. 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)

Friends of the COA with a check presentation

Accept, with gratitude, a donation in the amount of $150,000 to be used toward the expansion project of the Council on Aging building

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept, with gratitude, a donation in the amount of $150,000 to be used toward the expansion project of the Council on Aging building.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept, with gratitude, a donation in the amount of $150,000 to be used toward the expansion project of the Council on Aging building. 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)

Appointment to the COA Board of Directors - Gayle Lawrence

Appoint Gayle Lawrence to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a term to expire on April 30, 2026

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Gayle Lawrence to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a term to expire on April 30, 2026.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Gayle Lawrence to the Council on Aging Board of Directors for a term to expire on April 30, 2026. 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)

Boy Scouts Plaque

Accept the By Scout Troop #31 plaque for display at the Town Hall

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To accept the By Scout Troop #31 plaque for display at the Town Hall.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the By Scout Troop #31 plaque for display at the Town Hall. 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)

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to adjourn the meeting. 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)

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