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September 15, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Adam C. Murphy, Paul Ciaburri, Bradford N. Morse
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approve the open session minutes of September 2, 2025
To approve the open session minutes of September 2, 2025.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the open session minutes of September 2, 2025. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Paul Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Principal Assessor - Tax Rate
Adopt a single tax rate by selecting a residential factor of 1.0 in determining the allocation of taxes among the four classes of real property and personal property for Fiscal Year 2026, and...
To adopt a single tax rate by selecting a residential factor of 1.0 in determining the allocation of taxes among the four classes of real property and personal property for Fiscal Year 2026, and further, that the Board does not adopt an open space discount, residential exemption, or small commercial exemption for Fiscal Year 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to adopt a single tax rate by selecting a residential factor of 1.0 in determining the allocation of taxes among the four classes of real property and personal property for Fiscal Year 2026, and further, that the Board does not adopt an open space discount, residential exemption, or small commercial exemption for Fiscal Year 2026. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Clerk
Allow Emily Dumas-Harding to accept the position as the Assistant Town Clerk with a $4500 increase to her salary, noting that Town Administrator Duran will remain her supervisor
To allow Emily Dumas-Harding to accept the position as the Assistant Town Clerk with a $4500 increase to her salary, noting that Town Administrator Duran will remain her supervisor.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Brad Morse to allow Emily Dumas-Harding to accept the position as the Assistant Town Clerk with a $4500 increase to her salary, noting that Town Administrator Duran will remain her supervisor. The motion was seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Rochester Police Department Mutual Aid Training Agreement
Authorize Town Counsel to review the proposed Memorandum of Understanding and to work with the Town Administrator and Town of Fairhaven to create a document concerning the training of new officers
To authorize Town Counsel to review the proposed Memorandum of Understanding and to work with the Town Administrator and Town of Fairhaven to create a document concerning the training of new officers.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to authorize Town Counsel to review the proposed Memorandum of Understanding and to work with the Town Administrator and Town of Fairhaven to create a document concerning the training of new officers. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
COA Senior Work-off Abatements FY2025
Accept the FY26 Senior Work- Off Exemption list as presented
To accept the FY26 Senior Work- Off Exemption list as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the FY26 Senior Work- Off Exemption list as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Paul Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting
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 a Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
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