The Select Board approved the minutes, bill manifest, and payroll manifest. The 2026 operating budget is $1,526,381, with special warrant articles totaling $71,100 and individual warrant articles for paving at $2,250,000. The estimated taxes to be raised are $1,078,809. The CPR paving project came in at approximately $450,000, saving about $50,000 from the $500,000 budget. Building applications for R. Cunniff and M. Ste. Marie were approved, while F. Mulhern's application was referred to the Planning Board. Terry Mattson was appointed to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. The Highway Department reported work on multiple roads and decided to continue maintaining Polly Hill Rd based on historical evidence. Highway budget work begins in November. The Conservation Commission discussed projects including turbidity at Dodge Brook, forest harvest plans, and wetland projects. The meeting adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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The Acworth Selectboard approved minutes, bill manifest, payroll manifest, and a debit card statement. They approved an abatement for LUCT for M254 L11 N. Gutierrez. Highway activities included mowing, grading, and culvert repairs. The board approved a $4,500 culvert replacement on Sam Putnam Rd by Fuzzy Brothers, contingent on staying within budget. Extensive discussion occurred regarding concerns about maintenance and the narrow right-of-way on Polly Hill Rd; no closure was authorized, but highway department will defer mowing and grading pending documentation. The Bowers Brook maintenance was approved and must be completed by the end of August using state funds. Potential Crescent Lake grant funding was noted, with awards expected in 2027. The Capital Improvement Program is due for the November PB meeting. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
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The Select Board approved July 20 minutes, the bill manifest, and the payroll manifest, all passing via motion by Ryanne, seconded by Katy. Highway paving CPR is complete, finishing library-front work within budget. The Conservation Commission postponed easement monitoring until fall, continues work on Keyes Hollow, and will request a lot line adjustment from the Planning Board for a Crescent Lake leach field. For public safety, the Board approved a letter to a Sam Putnam Rd resident confirming road access. Regarding Primex surplus, the board consensually authorized Town Administrator Charlotte to apply it as a credit toward next year’s invoices. The historical society will discuss beehives on August 10. The next meeting is August 4.
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The Select Board approved the minutes, bill manifest, and payroll manifest. Highway work included pothole patching on CPR, moving next to Heino and Gove Roads, cleaning downed trees, and inspecting culverts; paving CPR begins July 13. Regarding the Keyes Hollow RFP, Gregg noted the town received one response for a functional assessment, and Kathi supported utilizing it due to grant funding, while Connecticut River Conservancy has interest in the alternative analysis. The Board approved a demolition permit for G&C Sielicki contingent on proof of septic pump, scheduled for July 15; demolition starts July 20. A building permit for Aces Woodman Liv Trust was referred to the ZBA for a special exception due to nonconforming deck setbacks. A response letter regarding a tire damage claim was approved. The meeting adjourned at 6:48 p.m.
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The Acworth Select Board approved minutes from June 15 and 18, and authorized the bill, payroll, and LUCT warrants. For a supplemental tax warrant, the Board approved signing the document after striking the "8% interest" clause due to a late issuance caused by a data transfer error. The Board approved building permits for R Freiberger M209 L1 and G&C Sielicki M201 L105. A demolition permit for G&C Sielicki was passed over to the July 6 meeting pending information on septic pump and inspection. The Highway Department denied a driver's reimbursement request for a blown tire. Work included pothole patching on Allen and Cold Pond Roads, storm cleanup, and culvert repairs on Lufkin Loop. The Grout Hill Bridge project awaits shoreland permit approval and receding water levels. The meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m.
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