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Rochester Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

May 4, 2026

10 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

Select Board open session minutes of April 16, 2026

Approve the open session minutes of April 16", 2026

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the open session minutes of April 16", 2026.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the open session minutes of April 16", 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 1 (PDF)

Select Board open session minutes of April 22"¢, 2026

A motion is made-by Select Board Member Morse to approye the open session minutes of April 22", 2026

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To a motion is made-by Select Board Member Morse to approye the open session minutes of April 22", 2026. The,motion is.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made-by Select Board Member Morse to approye the open session minutes of April 22", 2026. The,motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (second: Ciaburri)

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

Select Board 'open session minutes of April 30", 2026

Approve the open session minutes of April'30", 2026

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the open session minutes of April'30", 2026.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the open session minutes of 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 1 (PDF)

Appointment to the Rochester Police Department: Full-time Officer Scott Robbins

Appoint Scott Robbins as a full-time officer to the Rochester Police Department effective immediately

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Scott Robbins as a full-time officer to the Rochester Police Department effective immediately.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Scott Robbins as a full-time officer to the Rochester Police Department effective immediately. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Ciaburri)

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Appointment to the Rochester Police Department: Reserve Officer Jason Arthurs

Appoint Jason Arthurs as a reserve officer to the Rochester Police Department effective immediately

Minutes, page 1

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To appoint Jason Arthurs as a reserve officer to the Rochester Police Department effective immediately. The motion is.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to appoint Jason Arthurs as a reserve officer to 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 1 (PDF)

Town Clerk request: Early in-person voting and vote by mail

Approve early in-person voting and vote by mail

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve early in-person voting and vote by mail.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve early in-person voting and vote by mail. 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)

Fiber Contract

Approve and sign the contract with Comm-Tract

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve and sign the contract with Comm-Tract.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve and sign the contract with Comm-Tract. 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)

It Upgrade Contract

Approve and sign the contract with SecureWon

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve and sign the contract with SecureWon.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve and sign the contract with SecureWon. 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)

Event Notification: Forever1111/Miles for Maddie 5K Run/Walk

Approve the Foreverl 111/Miles for Maddie 5k run/walk

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 3 present

To approve the Foreverl 111/Miles for Maddie 5k run/walk.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Morse to approve the Foreverl 111/Miles for Maddie 5k run/walk. 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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