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April 16, 2026
39 recorded votes, 1 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
Department Head contracts for Police Lieutenant, Fire Chief, Treasurer and Facilities Manager
Sign the four contracts as presented
To sign the four contracts as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to sign the four contracts as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Annual Board/Committee Reappointments
Approve and appoint as presented for the year 2026
To approve and appoint as presented for the year 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve and appoint as presented for the year 2026. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3- 0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Annual Flammable Fluid License Renewals
Approve and sign the flammable fluid licenses as presented for the year 2026
To approve and sign the flammable fluid licenses as presented for the year 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve and sign the flammable fluid licenses as presented for the year 2026. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Annual Range Permit Renewals
Approve and sign the range permits as presented for the year 2026
To approve and sign the range permits as presented for the year 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve and sign the range permits as presented for the year 2026. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Arbor Day Proclamation
Sign the Arbor Day Proclamation
To sign the Arbor Day Proclamation.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to sign the Arbor Day Proclamation. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Citizens' Petition
Refer the citizens' petition to the Planning Board for review
To refer the citizens' petition to the Planning Board for review.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to refer the citizens' petition to the Planning Board for review. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Zoning Warrant Articles for Planning Board referral
Refer the three Zoning Warrant Articles as presented to the Planning Board for review
To refer the three Zoning Warrant Articles as presented to the Planning Board for review.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to refer the three Zoning Warrant Articles as presented to the Planning Board for review. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
COLA 2.5% FY27 Approval
Approve the 2.5% COLA as presented
To approve the 2.5% COLA as presented.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the 2.5% COLA as presented. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Meridia Grant Donation for Town Meeting Voting System
Accept the donation of the Meridia Voting System
To accept the donation of the Meridia Voting System.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to accept the donation of the Meridia Voting System. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member 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 by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 1
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 2
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 3
Approve the article as' presented and recommend
To approve the article as' presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as' presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion catries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 4
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 5
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 6
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 7
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 10
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 11
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 12
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 13
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 14
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 15
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 16
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 18
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 21
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 22
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 23
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 24
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 25
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 26
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 27
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 28
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 29
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 30
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
Yes: Ciaburri, MorseAdam C. Murphy stepped aside (recused) on this item and is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Select Board Chair Adam Murphy recuses himself of this vote. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 31
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 32
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
Article 33
Approve the article as presented and recommend
To approve the article as presented and recommend.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the article as presented and recommend. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)
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