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10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Approve the open session minutes of June 1*, 2026
To approve the open session minutes of June 1*, 2026.
“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)
Open the public hearing
To open the public hearing.
“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)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
“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)
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
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.
“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)
Appoint Norman B. Bourque to the Conservation Commission for the term to expire April 30, 2029
To appoint Norman B. Bourque to the Conservation Commission for the term to expire April 30, 2029.
“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)
Appoint Halima Tiffany to the Historic District Commission for the term to expire April 30, 2029
To appoint Halima Tiffany to the Historic District Commission for the term to expire April 30, 2029.
“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)
Appoint K. Douglas Sims to the Parks Commission for a term to expire on April 30, 2027
To appoint K. Douglas Sims to the Parks Commission for a term to expire on April 30, 2027.
“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)
Appoint David A. Ditata as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on April 30, 2027
To appoint David A. Ditata as an Associate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term to expire on April 30, 2027.
“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)
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...
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.
“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)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
“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)
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