The Select Board approved minutes from August 17, 21, and 31, and non-public session records. Ellen Sturgis was appointed assistant treasurer. Jason Arquitt confirmed he will not seek re-election as Treasurer. Financial accounts total $556,353.98. All vouchers were accepted and signed. Brian Suthoff reported bonding is requested for Gingerbread Road resurfacing. Permits for Beaver Meadow renovation were signed, while a garage addition is pending A. Clark conditions. The accessible voting machine is being repaired. Propane pre-buy was skipped due to price volatility. The Board is sending a draft ordinance revision to legal counsel in October. The next meeting is September 21, 2026, at 4 pm.
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The Planning Board approved the August 6, 2026 minutes; all members present voted in favor. The Board is still awaiting input from Town Counsel regarding the Short Term Rentals draft ordinance. Chief Arquitt presented the Fire Department's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) needs, identifying requirements for vehicle replacement, new turnout gear, air bottles and packs, hose adaptors with locking mechanisms, portable radios, pagers, and additional equipment. Arquitt will prepare a spreadsheet for review. Discussion on increasing the required residential lot size from three to five acres was tabled pending possible State legislative action. The meeting adjourned at 5:05 pm. The next Planning Board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 1, 2026, at 4:00 pm.
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The Select Board held a meeting on August 31, 2026, with members Brian Suthoff, Kathy Ryan, Toni Woodruff, and Dave Bogdziewicz present. The board voted 3-0 to enter a non-public session at 4:18 pm. Upon reconvening at 5:35 pm, the board voted 3-0 to seal the minutes of the closed session, citing that divulgence would affect a person's reputation. A motion was passed to allocate up to $10,000 for welfare purposes to be added to an existing welfare lien. This vote passed 3-0, with Brian Suthoff, Toni Woodruff, and Dave Bogdziewicz supporting. The meeting was adjourned at 5:37 pm. The next Select Board meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 7, 2026, at 4 pm.
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The Select Board unanimously accepted a donated 2002 fire apparatus from Campton-Thornton-Ellsworth. The Board also authorized the sale of Engine 2, a 2006 International 7500, for an estimated $85,000 to $95,000, citing operational issues with its manual transmission. Up to $3,000 from account 4220630 was approved for a pump control module and required test, with a total expenditure cap of $5,000 for sale conditions. All votes were 3-0, with Kathy Ryan absent. Administrative directives require Engine 2 sale proceeds go to revenue account 3501. The Board intends to place a 2027 Town Meeting article appropriating net proceeds to the Fire Department Vehicle and Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund. The donated apparatus is expected in late October or November. The next meeting is September 7, 2026, at 4 pm.
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The Select Board held a public hearing to accept a donation of a 2002 Central States Fire Apparatus from Campton-Thornton-Ellsworth. Brian S moved to open the hearing; all were in favor. The Board voted to accept the apparatus, with Brian S moving and Toni W seconding; all were in favor. The Board also authorized the sale of Engine 2 (a 2006 International 7500) for an estimated $95,000, citing its difficult manual transmission. Brian S moved and Toni W seconded; all were in favor. The Board authorized up to $3,000 from account 4220630 for a pump control module and pump test required for the sale, with a total expenditure cap of $5,000. Brian S moved and Toni W seconded; all were in favor. Administrative directions were approved, directing proceeds to revenue account 3501 and planning to appropriate net proceeds to the Fire Department Capital Reserve Fund at the 2027 Annual Town Meeting. The next meeting is September 7, 2026, at 4 pm.
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