MassVoter.com← Truro Select BoardTruro Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 22, 2026
16 recorded votes, 3 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
Following discussion
Following discussion
The minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Following discussion, the Select Board voted unanimously to proceed with the Base Bid only.”
Recommend Article 4 as printed in the Draft Warrant which will include the money to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds $26,223,425 for the new DPW Facility
To recommend Article 4 as printed in the Draft Warrant which will include the money to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds $26,223,425 for the new DPW Facility.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson Made a motion to recommend Article 4 as printed in the Draft Warrant which will include the money to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds $26,223,425 for the new DPW Facility. 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 unanimously passes.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Withdraw the article to rescind General Law Chapter 60, Section 3D, City or Town Aid to Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund voluntary check off donations
To withdraw the article to rescind General Law Chapter 60, Section 3D, City or Town Aid to Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund voluntary check off donations.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to withdraw the article to rescind General Law Chapter 60, Section 3D, City or Town Aid to Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund voluntary check off donations. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. -_- Roll Call Vote | Office of Town Clerk Member Dundas - Aye [ Rserr_ | Member Rein - Aye | | MAY 18 2026 Clerk Medoff- Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye | recone {QUIN OF TRUR 7 Chair Areson - Aye By: 2 So voted, 5-0-0, motion unanimously passes.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Recommend Article 1: FY2027 Omnibus Budget Appropriation as printed in today's draft warrant
To recommend Article 1: FY2027 Omnibus Budget Appropriation as printed in today's draft warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to recommend Article 1: FY2027 Omnibus Budget Appropriation as printed in today's draft 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 unanimously passes.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Recommend Article 3: Section 9 to repay FEMA and CARES Act Funds as printed in the draft warrant
To recommend Article 3: Section 9 to repay FEMA and CARES Act Funds as printed in the draft warrant.
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girad-Irwin made a motion to recommend Article 3: Section 9 to repay FEMA and CARES Act Funds as printed in the draft 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 unanimously passes.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Medoff)
Recommend Article 30: Amend Zoning Bylaw to include Farmstands as printed in the draft warrant
To recommend Article 30: Amend Zoning Bylaw to include Farmstands as printed in the draft warrant.
Yes: Areson, Dundas, Girard-Irwin, MedoffNo: Rein
From the minutes
“Vice Chair Girad-Irwin made a motion to recommend Article 30: Amend Zoning Bylaw to include Farmstands as printed in the draft warrant. Clerk Medoff seconded the motion. --- Roll Call Vote Office of Town Clerk Member Dundas - Aye aN iiond Member Rein - Nay t 8 2026 Clerk Medoff- Aye | MAY 202 | Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye abccved IOWN OF TRURO By: oh S --<-<-- Select Board Minutes of April 22, 2026 : Page 3 of 7 Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-1-0, motion passes.” (Motion: Girard-Irwin, second: Medoff)
Recommend Article 31: Amend Zoning Bylaw Sign Code Section 11 Temporary Signs as printed in the draft warrant
To recommend Article 31: Amend Zoning Bylaw Sign Code Section 11 Temporary Signs as printed in the draft warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to recommend Article 31: Amend Zoning Bylaw Sign Code Section 11 Temporary Signs as printed in the draft 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 unanimously passes.” (Motion: Areson, second: Rein)
Recommend Article 32: Amend Zoning Bylaw 40.5 Communication Structures, Buildings and Appurtenances as printed in the draft warrant
To recommend Article 32: Amend Zoning Bylaw 40.5 Communication Structures, Buildings and Appurtenances as printed in the draft warrant.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to recommend Article 32: Amend Zoning Bylaw 40.5 Communication Structures, Buildings and Appurtenances as printed in the draft 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 unanimously passes.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Medoff)
Recommend Article 33: Amend Zoning Bylaw 40.2, Accessory Dwelling Units as printed in the draft warrant
To recommend Article 33: Amend Zoning Bylaw 40.2, Accessory Dwelling Units as printed in the draft warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to recommend Article 33: Amend Zoning Bylaw 40.2, Accessory Dwelling Units as printed in the draft warrant. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. [ Office of Town Clerk | Roll Call Vote | rei | pm] | Member Dundas - Aye | | way 18 2026 | Member Rein - Aye | { ij | Clerk Medoff- Aye L__- NN OF TRURO | . ages . Received, TOW i Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye | Chair Areson - Aye Select Board Minutes of April 22, 2026 Page 4 of 7 So voted, 5-0-0, motion unanimously passes.” (Motion: Areson, second: Girard-Irwin)
Recommend Article 34: Amend Zoning Bylaw 40.8, Attainable Housing on Undersized Lots as printed in the draft warrant
To recommend Article 34: Amend Zoning Bylaw 40.8, Attainable Housing on Undersized Lots as printed in the draft warrant.
The roll call does not give a vote for Nancy Medoff, who was at the meeting. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to recommend Article 34: Amend Zoning Bylaw 40.8, Attainable Housing on Undersized Lots as printed in the draft warrant. Chair Areson seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye Member Rein - Aye Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 4-0-0, motion unanimously passes.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Areson)
Recommend Article 35: Amended Definitions, Gross Floor Area, and Accessory Structures as printed in the draft warrant
To recommend Article 35: Amended Definitions, Gross Floor Area, and Accessory Structures as printed in the draft warrant.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to recommend Article 35: Amended Definitions, Gross Floor Area, and Accessory Structures as printed in the draft 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 unanimously passes.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
Reconsider Article 34: Amend Zoning Bylaw 40.8, Attainable Housing on Undersized Lots as printed in the draft warrant
To reconsider Article 34: Amend Zoning Bylaw 40.8, Attainable Housing on Undersized Lots as printed in the draft warrant.
From the minutes
“Chair Areson made a motion to reconsider Article 34: Amend Zoning Bylaw 40.8, Attainable Housing on Undersized Lots as printed in the draft warrant. Member Dundas seconded the motion. | Office 2 of Town Clerk Roll Call Vote } [ aqmem Member Dundas - Aye MAY 18 2026 | Member Rein - Aye | | ee __| Clerk Medoff - Aye | geseved TOU OF TRURO sived TOWN OF TRURO By: _ Pk -_! Select Board Minutes of April 22, 2026 Page 5 of 7 Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye Chair Areson - Aye So voted, 5-0-0, motion unanimously passes.” (Motion: Areson, second: Dundas)
Recommend Article 34: Amend Zoning Bylaw 40.8, Attainable Housing on Undersized Lots as printed in the draft warrant
To recommend Article 34: Amend Zoning Bylaw 40.8, Attainable Housing on Undersized Lots as printed in the draft warrant.
From the minutes
“Areson made a motion to recommend Article 34: Amend Zoning Bylaw 40.8, Attainable Housing on Undersized Lots as printed in the draft 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 unanimously passes.” (Motion: Areson, second: Medoff)
Recommend Article 36: Criteria for Issuance of a Special Permit as printed in the draft warrant
To recommend Article 36: Criteria for Issuance of a Special Permit as printed in the draft warrant.
From the minutes
“Member Dundas made a motion to recommend Article 36: Criteria for Issuance of a Special Permit as printed in the draft 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 unanimously passes.” (Motion: Dundas, second: Medoff)
Recommend Article 37: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Highland Shore Overlay District as printed in the draft warrant
To recommend Article 37: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Highland Shore Overlay District as printed in the draft warrant.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff made a motion to recommend Article 37: Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Highland Shore Overlay District as printed in the draft warrant. Vice Chair Girard-Irwin seconded the motion. Roll Call Vote Member Dundas - Aye _-- Member Rein - Aye roe Clerk | : n Clerk Medoff - Aye Office of a Vice Chair Girard-Irwin - Aye avons 026 Chair Areson - Aye MAY 1 8 | oe OE URO 0-0, moti inggspoMn OF TRI So voted, 5-0-0, motion unanimously passes.” (Motion: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“Clerk Medoff 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: Medoff, second: Girard-Irwin)
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