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March 10, 2026
21 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Susan Areson, Susan Girard-Irwin, Nancy Medoff, John Dundas, Stephanie Rein
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint Dilys Staaterman to the Bike and Walkways Committee for a three-year, full-member term which will expire June 30, 2028
To appoint Dilys Staaterman to the Bike and Walkways Committee for a three-year, full-member term which will expire June 30, 2028.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to appoint Dilys Staaterman to the Bike and Walkways Committee for a three-year, full-member term which will expire June 30, 2028. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye _ Member Rein - Aye iA OM Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye NS So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
Recommend Article #XX Administrative Support for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend Article #XX Administrative Support for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to recommend Article #XX Administrative Support for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote QS DM Member Dundas - Aye ae P Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff- Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye NS Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Recommend Article #XX Assistance Resource Center for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend Article #XX Assistance Resource Center for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Select Board Minutes of March 10, 2026 Page 5 of 14
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to recommend Article #XX Assistance Resource Center for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Select Board Minutes of March 10, 2026 Page 5 of 14 Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Recommend Article 4XX Lower Cape Housing Institute for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend Article 4XX Lower Cape Housing Institute for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to recommend Article 4XX Lower Cape Housing Institute for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Recommend Article #XX Contribution to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend Article #XX Contribution to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to recommend Article #XX Contribution to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Recommend Article #XX Truro Central School Playground Shade for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend Article #XX Truro Central School Playground Shade for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to recommend Article #XX Truro Central School Playground Shade for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote 'ARO Member Dundas - Aye ER Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Ww Chair Areson - Aye 7 So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Recommend Article #XX Puma Park Enhancement Project for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend Article #XX Puma Park Enhancement Project for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to recommend Article #XX Puma Park Enhancement Project for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Recommend Article #XX Rigging Repair for Ship Models for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend Article #XX Rigging Repair for Ship Models for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to recommend Article #XX Rigging Repair for Ship Models for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Recommend Article #XX Edgewood Farm Historic Buildings Preservation for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend Article #XX Edgewood Farm Historic Buildings Preservation for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
Yes: Areson, Girard-Irwin, MedoffNo: DundasAbstained: Rein
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to recommend Article #XX Edgewood Farm Historic Buildings Preservation for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - No Member Rein - Abstain Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 3-1-1, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Recommend Article #XX Phase 2 Monuments to Commemorate the Paomet People for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant
To recommend Article #XX Phase 2 Monuments to Commemorate the Paomet People for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to recommend Article #XX Phase 2 Monuments to Commemorate the Paomet People for CPC funding for the Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. QiAB Pm Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye | Clerk Medoff - Aye NS Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Select Board Minutes of March 10, 2026 Page 7 of 14 Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Adopt the Town of Truro's Investment Management and Grants and Gifts Management policies as proposed
To adopt the Town of Truro's Investment Management and Grants and Gifts Management policies as proposed.
From the minutes
“Member Rein made a motion to adopt the Town of Truro's Investment Management and Grants and Gifts Management policies as proposed. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Medoff)
Recommend the authorization to report a multi-member bodies
To recommend the authorization to report a multi-member bodies.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to recommend the authorization to report a multi-member bodies. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote LiLDPN Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Ss Select Board Minutes of March 10, 2026 Page 8 of 14 Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Recommend setting the F '¥2027 Select Board salary at $6,000 per member ($30,000 total)
To recommend setting the F '¥2027 Select Board salary at $6,000 per member ($30,000 total).
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to recommend setting the F '¥2027 Select Board salary at $6,000 per member ($30,000 total). Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Areson)
Recommend setting the Town Moderator salary at $500 per completed town meeting and $250 for assistant moderators
To recommend setting the Town Moderator salary at $500 per completed town meeting and $250 for assistant moderators.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to recommend setting the Town Moderator salary at $500 per completed town meeting and $250 for assistant moderators. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff- Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Medoff)
Recommend the revolving fund expenditure limits
To recommend the revolving fund expenditure limits.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to recommend the revolving fund expenditure limits. Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas ~ Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff- Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Areson)
Recommend the authorization to expend funds in anticipation of reimbursement for State Highway Assistance Aid (Chapter 99)
To recommend the authorization to expend funds in anticipation of reimbursement for State Highway Assistance Aid (Chapter 99).
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to recommend the authorization to expend funds in anticipation of reimbursement for State Highway Assistance Aid (Chapter 99). Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye 'a Member Rein - Aye AOD POX Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye Ns Select Board Minutes of March 10, 2026 Page 9 of 14 So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Medoff)
Recommend the transfer of funds from the Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund
To recommend the transfer of funds from the Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund.
From the minutes
“Member Rein motion to recommend the transfer of funds from the Affordable Housing Stabilization Fund to the Affordable Housing Trust Fund. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Rein, second: Girard-Irwin)
Fill the vacancy left by Melissa Wheeler's resignation from the Housing Authority by placing the remainder of the unexpired term on the ballot for the May 19, 2026, Annual Town Election and to...
Fill the vacancy left by Melissa Wheeler's resignation from the Housing Authority by placing the remainder of the unexpired term on the ballot for the May 19, 2026, Annual Town Election and to notify the Town Clerk of same.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion fill the vacancy left by Melissa Wheeler's resignation from the Housing Authority by placing the remainder of the unexpired term on the ballot for the May 19, 2026, Annual Town Election and to notify the Town Clerk of same. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye i BD PM Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye : So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries OS.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Accept the FY2026 Seasonal Communities grant and to authorize the Town Manager to sign all associated contracting/grant documents and to enter into an amended contract with GHD Engineering and...
To accept the FY2026 Seasonal Communities grant and to authorize the Town Manager to sign all associated contracting/grant documents and to enter into an amended contract with GHD Engineering and Consulting Services for the Truro Walsh Property Site Plan project and authorize the Town Manager to sign the associated contract documents.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to accept the FY2026 Seasonal Communities grant and to authorize the Town Manager to sign all associated contracting/grant documents and to enter into an amended contract with GHD Engineering and Consulting Services for the Truro Walsh Property Site Plan project and authorize the Town Manager to sign the associated contract documents. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Rol] Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Medoff)
Accept the Consent Agenda as written
To accept the Consent Agenda as written.
From the minutes
“NONE Chair Areson made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as written. Member Rein seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas ~ Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Clerk Medoff - Aye = Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye AAS POC) Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
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