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Rochester Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

February 2, 2026

5 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 minutes of the open session meeting of January 20, 2026

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the minutes of the open session meeting of January 20, 2026.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the minutes of the open session meeting of January 20, 2026. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. The motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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

Appointment to the Rochester Police Department - Full Time Officer Felicia Melo

Appoint Felicia Melo as a full- time police officer for the Rochester Police Department, effective upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Felicia Melo as a full- time police officer for the Rochester Police Department, effective upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Felicia Melo as a full- time police officer for the Rochester Police Department, effective upon successful completion of all pre-employment requirements. 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)

CORRESPONDENCE

Have the correspondence by placed on file as presented

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To have the correspondence by placed on file as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to have the correspondence by placed on file 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 1 (PDF)

Shen Yun Performing Arts

Have the correspondence by placed on file as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To have the correspondence by placed on file as presented.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to have the correspondence by placed on file 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)

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn the meeting and enter executive session

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To adjourn the meeting and enter executive session.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to adjourn the meeting and enter executive session. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Roll Call Vote: Morse - Aye, Ciaburri~ Aye, Murphy - Aye. The motion passes, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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

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