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Rochester Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting

June 22, 2026

10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Paul Ciaburri, Adam C. Murphy

Absent: Bradford N. Morse

Every vote, in order

Select Board open session minutes of June 1", 2026

Approve the open session minutes of June 1*, 2026

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the open session minutes of June 1*, 2026.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Adam Murphy to approve the open session minutes of June 1*, 2026. The motion is seconded by Chair Paul Ciaburri. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)

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

PEOPLE ON THE AGENDA

Open the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To open the public hearing.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Adam Murphy to open the public hearing. The motion is seconded by Select Board Chair Paul Ciaburri. Motion carries, 2- 0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)

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

Close the public hearing

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To close the public hearing.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Adam Murphy to close the public hearing. The motion is seconded by Select Board Chair Paul Ciaburri. Motion carries, 2- 0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)

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

One-Day Liquor License: Fundraiser for the Rochester Democratic Town Committee

Approve the one-day liquor license for the Rochester Democratic Town Committee fundraiser as stated in the application, subject to compliance with all applicable state and local requirements

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To approve the one-day liquor license for the Rochester Democratic Town Committee fundraiser as stated in the application, subject to compliance with all applicable state and local requirements.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Murphy to approve the one-day liquor license for the Rochester Democratic Town Committee fundraiser as stated in the application, subject to compliance with all applicable state and local requirements. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)

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

Request to appoint to Conservation Commission - Norman B. Bourque

Appoint Norman B. Bourque to the Conservation Commission for the term to expire April 30, 2029

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To appoint Norman B. Bourque to the Conservation Commission for the term to expire April 30, 2029.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Murphy to appoint Norman B. Bourque to the Conservation Commission for the term to expire April 30, 2029. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)

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

Request to appoint to Historic District Commission - Halima Tiffany

Appoint Halima Tiffany to the Historic District Commission for the term to expire April 30, 2029

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To appoint Halima Tiffany to the Historic District Commission for the term to expire April 30, 2029.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Murphy to appoint Halima Tiffany to the Historic District Commission for the term to expire April 30, 2029. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Request to appoint to Park Commission - K. Douglas Sims

Appoint K. Douglas Sims to the Parks Commission for a term to expire on April 30, 2027

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To appoint K. Douglas Sims to the Parks Commission for a term to expire on April 30, 2027.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Murphy to appoint K. Douglas Sims to the Parks Commission for a term to expire on April 30, 2027. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Two requests to appoint one (1) Associate Member to the ZBA - David A. Ditata and Dustin Lalli

Appoint David A. Ditata as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on April 30, 2027

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To appoint David A. Ditata as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on April 30, 2027.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Murphy to appoint David A. Ditata as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on April 30, 2027. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Authorization to approve LHS ICP2 voting equipment

The Select Board ratify and confirm the Town's adoption and use of the LHS ImageCast Precinct 2 (ICP2) voting system and acknowledge that when the Board declared the former DS200 voting equipment...

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To the Select Board ratify and confirm the Town's adoption and use of the LHS ImageCast Precinct 2 (ICP2) voting system and acknowledge that when the Board declared the former DS200 voting equipment surplus and authorized its transfer, it intended to authorize the replacement voting equipment currently in use. The board further directs that notice of this action be provided to the Secretary of the Commonwealth.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy that the Select Board ratify and confirm the Town's adoption and use of the LHS ImageCast Precinct 2 (ICP2) voting system and acknowledge that when the Board declared the former DS200 voting equipment surplus and authorized its transfer, it intended to authorize the replacement voting equipment currently in use. The board further directs that notice of this action be provided to the Secretary of the Commonwealth. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

ADJOURNMENT

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 2 present

To adjourn the meeting.

From the minutes

“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to adjourn the meeting. The motion is seconded by Select Board Member Ciaburri. Motion carries, 2-0.” (Motion: Murphy, second: Ciaburri)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

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