Charles Turcotte

The board meeting addressed various financial reports and approved the acceptance and expenditure of several donations and grant funds, including a grant for gardening, birding, and field guide kits. Old business included a status update on the library garden and the signing of a contract for the new library director. New business focused on welcome plans for the new director, such as organizing a community meet and greet, coordinating financial orientation, and planning a reception. Additionally, a non-public session was held to discuss personnel matters, after which the minutes of that session were sealed.

The meeting agenda includes a service recognition appointment, review of payroll and vendor manifests, processing of property tax and sewer abatements, and the consideration of tax exemptions. New business includes the resolution for the 2026 welfare department maximums and the expansion of a liquor license for the Park Theatre. The board will also review reports from the town manager and selectmen.

The agenda for the meeting includes the review and processing of payroll and vendor manifests, tax abatements, and land use change taxes. The board will consider various capital reserve fund withdrawals for municipal services and maintenance projects. Other key items involve the 2026 property tax warrants, water and sewer commitment warrants, and appointments to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Additionally, the meeting will address operational guidelines, various event resolutions, funding for paving projects, a bond for fire station expansion, and the inspection of the Stony Brook Sewer Pump Station.

The board meeting primarily focused on a non-public session held to discuss the hiring of an employee under specific statutory provisions. Following the non-public session, a motion was passed to seal the associated minutes, and the meeting was subsequently adjourned.

The board approved various consent agenda items, including payroll, tax abatements, and tax exemptions. The board approved resolutions for the Hope for Nica 5K and Connect Fest, executed a deed for 118 Mountain Road, and authorized the retention of the buyer's deposit for the same property. Discussions were held regarding a future historic district expansion and the transfer of ownership of the Stony Brook pump station to the town. The board selected Hillson Contractors, Inc. for the Fire Station Addition and Renovation project. Additionally, members provided updates on committee activities, and the town manager reported on upcoming paving bids, staffing updates, and administrative guidelines.