ADCOM representative Sher Bush presented the dispatch study scope, emphasizing it focuses solely on the dispatching function. Phase one involves gathering data, including RFI responses from the town regarding budgets and reports, surveys, and stakeholder interviews with executives, staff, and other towns. The study will analyze operational and technological costs of change versus alternatives like regional centers (e.g., Hanover) or remaining independent. Residents voiced concerns about emergency management coordination during ice storms, officer safety without on-site dispatchers, and radio frequency ownership. No votes were taken. The study report will eventually be presented in a future public review session; this was the only public input session scheduled.
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The Budget Committee adopted minutes from July 8 and July 29, with both passing unanimously as amended. The committee reviewed a draft governance document, agreeing to move its review from September 23 to October 14. Rich reported the Select Board voted to accept a $10 million proposal for a new Department of Public Works building. A $30,000 dispatch study is underway, with a public input session scheduled for September 21 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Rich also noted the Kearsarge School District voted 7-2 to consolidate from four to two elementary schools, potentially closing schools in Sutton and Warner, subject to taxpayer approval. Karen distributed financial budget and actual trend data for 2021-2027 pending FY2026 adjustments. Department data documents and organizational charts are being updated and will be distributed in coming weeks.
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The Energy Committee met September 9, 2026. Agenda items included updates on municipal solar efficiency and renewables, planning for the Clean Energy Expo, and consideration of requesting Board of Selectmen action regarding C-PACER. The committee reviewed the communications plan for updates. Committee appointments were discussed. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. in Whipple Memorial Hall.
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The Board approved the preferred alternative design for the public works building, estimated at roughly $10 million, following a presentation on various site options. They reviewed approximately 83 election official appointments for the upcoming primary. Will reported election preparations are proceeding, with nearly 40 people trained and ballot machines tested, though the state still needs to provide accessible voting files by Monday. Regarding committee restructuring, Steve Wright recommended sunsetting the Citizens Advisory Committee in favor of quarterly selectmen gatherings, and Board members discussed potentially absorbing the Bike and Pedestrian Committee's work, aiming to report back in mid-October. A public dispatch study input session is scheduled for September 21st from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
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The August 27, 2026 CIP meeting focused on reviewing departmental capital requests with the goal of finalizing the plan for an October public hearing. Key decisions included the Fire Chief removing the $1.5-$2 million tanker bay expansion after finding a smaller ladder truck that fits the existing building. The Police Department shifted its $2.5 million land acquisition and $9.5 million new station placeholders from FY28/29 to FY29/30. The Library plans a 2028 interior renovation and mechanical system upgrades. Police Chief Cop presented a plan to replace four patrol cruisers at $85,000 each through 2032 and budgeted for dispatch console replacements in FY28. The group agreed to meet Friday, September 18, at 8 a.m. to finalize the narrative before the public hearing.