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August 17, 2026
9 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Paul Ciaburri, Bradford N. Morse, Adam C. Murphy
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Select Board open session minutes of August 3", 2026
Approve the open session minutes of August 3", 2026
To approve the open session minutes of August 3", 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to approve the open session minutes of August 3", 2026. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Murphy. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Lane
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to close the public hearing. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Murphy. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Approve the petition for Eversource, pending the approval of the Highway Surveyor Jeff Eldridge
To approve the petition for Eversource, pending the approval of the Highway Surveyor Jeff Eldridge.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to approve the petition for Eversource, pending the approval of the Highway Surveyor Jeff Eldridge. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Murphy. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Warrant for 2026 State Primary
Approve the State Primary Warrant for 2026
To approve the State Primary Warrant for 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to approve the State Primary Warrant for 2026, The motion is seconded by Select Board member Murphy. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Employee Luncheon: Request to close Town Hall at 11AM on September 11", 2026
Close Town Hall at 11 AM on Friday, September 4", 2026 for the annual employee luncheon
To close Town Hall at 11 AM on Friday, September 4", 2026 for the annual employee luncheon.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to close Town Hall at 11 AM on Friday, September 4", 2026 for the annual employee luncheon, The motion is seconded by Select Board member Murphy. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Citation for the 50" Anniversary of the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library
Sign the Citation for the 50" Anniversary of the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library and presented at the celebration on August 22" at noon
To sign the Citation for the 50" Anniversary of the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library and presented at the celebration on August 22" at noon.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to sign the Citation for the 50" Anniversary of the Joseph H. Plumb Memorial Library and presented at the celebration on August 22" at noon. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Murphy. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Follow-up: YMCA property
Permit Town Administrator Durant to further explore any merit to purchasing the property
To permit Town Administrator Durant to further explore any merit to purchasing the property.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to permit Town Administrator Durant to further explore any merit to purchasing the property. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Murphy, Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
FY 26 end of year transfers
Approve the FY26 end of year transfers
To approve the FY26 end of year transfers.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to approve the FY26 end of year transfers. The motion is seconded by Select Board member Murphy. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
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 Murphy. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
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