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September 8, 2026
6 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 17", 2026
Approve the open session minutes of August 17", 2026
To approve the open session minutes of August 17", 2026. Motion is.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to approve the open session minutes of August 17", 2026. Motion is seconded by Select Board member Murphy. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
CORRESPONDENCE
Accept the notice of vacancy submitted by James Austin for the Finance Committee with a letter of Thanks for his years of service
To accept the notice of vacancy submitted by James Austin for the Finance Committee with a letter of Thanks for his years of service. Motion is.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to accept the notice of vacancy submitted by James Austin for the Finance Committee with a letter of Thanks for his years of service. Motion is seconded by Select Board member Murphy. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Appvintment to the Board of Assessors - Timothy Lydon
Appoint Timothy Lydon to the Board of Assessors with a term to expire upon successful election for the Assessors at the next Annual Town Election
To appoint Timothy Lydon to the Board of Assessors with a term to expire upon successful election for the Assessors at the next Annual Town Election. Motion is.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to appoint Timothy Lydon to the Board of Assessors with a term to expire upon successful election for the Assessors at the next Annual Town Election. Motion is seconded by Select Board member Murphy. Motion carries, 3- 0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Appoint James Bergeron as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on April 30", 2027
To appoint James Bergeron as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on April 30", 2027. Motion is.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to appoint James Bergeron as an alternate member of the Historic District Commission with a term to expire on April 30", 2027. Motion is seconded by Select Board member Murphy. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
Appoint David Hughes as a full member to the Soil Board for a term to expire on April 30", 2026
To appoint David Hughes as a full member to the Soil Board for a term to expire on April 30", 2026. Motion is.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board member Morse to appoint David Hughes as a full member to the Soil Board for a term to expire on April 30", 2026. Motion is seconded by Select Board member Murphy. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Morse, second: Murphy)
ADJOURNMENT
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting. The motion is segopded by Select Board Member Morse.
From the minutes
“Motion: A motion is made by Select Board Member Murphy to adjourn the meeting. The motion is segopded by Select Board Member Morse. Motion carries, 3-0.” (Motion: Murphy)
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