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Truro Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

March 24, 2026

6 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Susan Areson, Susan Girard-Irwin, John Dundas, Stephanie Rein, Nancy Medoff

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

For the Select Board to adopt the PTRAC's requested article and place it on the Town Meeting warrant

Minutes, page 6

ApproveFailed · 0–5

For the Select Board to adopt the PTRAC's requested article and place it on the Town Meeting warrant.

No: Areson, Dundas, Girard-Irwin, Medoff, Rein

From the minutes

“Member Rein made a motion for the Select Board to adopt the PTRAC's requested article and place it on the Town Meeting warrant. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Nay Member Rein - Nay Clerk Medoff - Nay Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Nay Chair Areson - Nay So voted, 0-5-0, motion denied.” (Motion: Rein, second: Medoff)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Refer the proposed bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to MGL c.40A, §5

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To refer the proposed bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to MGL c.40A, §5.

From the minutes

“Vice Chair Girard-Irwin made a motion to refer the proposed bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to MGL c.40A, §5. 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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Sponsor and include in the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant the following articles: Amended Definitions and Accessory Structures; Criteria for Issuance of a Special Permit; and Highland Shore...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To sponsor and include in the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant the following articles: Amended Definitions and Accessory Structures; Criteria for Issuance of a Special Permit; and Highland Shore Overlay District; and to refer the proposed bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to MGL c.40A, §5.

From the minutes

“Clerk Medoff made a motion to sponsor and include in the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant the following articles: Amended Definitions and Accessory Structures; Criteria for Issuance of a Special Permit; and Highland Shore Overlay District; and to refer the proposed bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to MGL c.40A, §5. 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: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Sponsor and include in the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant the following article: Amend Zoning Bylaw s. 40.8, Attainable Housing on Undersized Lots (Seasonal Communities Act); and to refer the...

Minutes, page 9

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To sponsor and include in the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant the following article: Amend Zoning Bylaw s. 40.8, Attainable Housing on Undersized Lots (Seasonal Communities Act); and to refer the proposed Bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to MGL c.40A, §5, and to amend the Definition section of the Zoning Bylaw as well.

From the minutes

“Clerk Medoff motion to sponsor and include in the 2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant the following article: Amend Zoning Bylaw s. 40.8, Attainable Housing on Undersized Lots (Seasonal Communities Act); and to refer the proposed Bylaw amendments to the Planning Board for public hearing pursuant to MGL c.40A, §5, and to amend the Definition section of the Zoning Bylaw as well. 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: Medoff, second: Rein)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Accept the Consent Agenda as written with the edits to the Select Board Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2026

Minutes, page 10

Approve minutesPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the Consent Agenda as written with the edits to the Select Board Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2026.

From the minutes

“Chair Areson made a motion to accept the Consent Agenda as written with the edits to the Select Board Meeting Minutes of March 10, 2026. Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Select Board Minutes of March 24, 2026 Page 10 of 12 Clerk Medoff - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 10 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 11

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion carries.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

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