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January 20, 2026
8 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 January 5", 2026
To approve the open session minutes of January 5", 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the open session minutes of January 5", 2026. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Kings Highway
Close public comment
To close public comment.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to close public comment. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Approve the Flammable Liquid license for Bristol Asphalt Inc. for the property located at 99 Kings Highway
To approve the Flammable Liquid license for Bristol Asphalt Inc. for the property located at 99 Kings Highway.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the Flammable Liquid license for Bristol Asphalt Inc. for the property located at 99 Kings Highway. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Not exercise its option to purchase lands owned by ADGA Realty Loan Management V, LLC. This is for Lots 7 & 8 and Parcel A as presented
To not exercise its option to purchase lands owned by ADGA Realty Loan Management V, LLC. This is for Lots 7 & 8 and Parcel A as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to not exercise its option to purchase lands owned by ADGA Realty Loan Management V, LLC. This is for Lots 7 & 8 and Parcel A as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Rochester Land Trust: Request for letter of support for ADA upgrades to trail
Sign a letter of support for the Rochester Land Trust
To sign a letter of support for the Rochester Land Trust.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to sign a letter of support for the Rochester Land Trust. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Meeting and May 27-2026, for the Annual Town Elections.
Approve the dates of May 18", 2026, for Annual Town Meeting and May 27", 2026, for the Annual Town Elections
To approve the dates of May 18", 2026, for Annual Town Meeting and May 27", 2026, for the Annual Town Elections.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the dates of May 18", 2026, for Annual Town Meeting and May 27", 2026, for the Annual Town Elections. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Citizens Petition & Article submission Deadline
Set the citizen petition and Article i submission due date to March 6", 2026, by 12 Noon
To set the citizen petition and Article i submission due date to March 6", 2026, by 12 Noon.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to set the citizen petition and Article i submission due date to March 6", 2026, by 12 Noon. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting and enter Executive Session for the reasons so stated by the Chair
To adjourn the meeting and enter Executive Session for the reasons so stated by the Chair.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to adjourn the meeting and enter Executive Session for the reasons so stated by the Chair. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
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