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The Select Board met with the Water and Sewer Department officials to review the department's transition from the Board of Commissioners. Mr. Ott emphasized establishing clear lines of authority, responsibility, accountability, and consistent long-term management for budget, personnel, and operations. Dir. Tommila and Supr. Wood provided input on departmental structure and daily operations. Mr. Edwards instructed Dir. Tommila and Supr. Wood to review the existing Water and Sewer agreement with Bennington and update it as necessary before the budgeting season begins, ensuring timely notification to Bennington officials if changes occur. No other business was conducted. Mr. Edwards moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mr. Robertson. The motion passed by majority vote, and the meeting adjourned at 1:29pm. Source: https://www.antrimnh.org/sites/g/files/vyhlif2736/f/minutes/09022026_-_bos_minutes_-_ws_workshop.pdf

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Town of Antrim 
Select Board Meeting Workshop Minutes 
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 
1:00 pm, Town Hall 
 
 
 
 
 
Board Members Present: Michael Ott, Chairman; Robert Edwards, Vice Chairman; John 
Robertson, Selectman. 
 
Others Present: Scott Lester, Town Administrator; Tyler Tommila, Director Public Works; 
Jeremy Wood, Utilities Superintendent. 
 
Call to Order: 
The meeting was called to order at 1:00 pm by Mr. Ott. 
 
Organizational Structure and Oversight of the Water and Sewer Department. 
Mr. Ott reviewed the transition of the Water and Sewer Department from the Board of 
Commissioners to the Board of Selectmen and discussed the Board’s expectations for the 
department’s future organization and oversight. The discussion emphasized the need to clarify 
lines of authority, define responsibility and accountability, and support consistent long-term 
management of the department’s budget, personnel, and operations. Dir. Tommila and Supr. 
Wood also shared their perspectives on the department’s structure and day-to-day operations. 
 
Mr. Edwards asked Dir. Tommila and Supr. Wood to review the Water and Sewer agreement 
with Bennington and update it, if needed, as the Town enters the budgeting season. He noted 
that, if changes are necessary, the Bennington Board or Boards should be informed in a timely 
manner. 
 
Other Business:  
None. 
 
Adjourn  
With no other business to discuss, Mr. Edwards moved to adjourn. Mr. Robertson seconded the 
motion. A vote was taken, the motion passed by majority vote at 1:29pm.  
 
Respectfully submitted by Scott Lester, Town Administrator.