Jocelyn Gervais

The board authorized a grand list extension request for the town listers. Key project updates were provided, including progress on heating and cooling systems, town hall painting, bridge construction, depot repairs, and electrical upgrades. The board discussed potential changes to the burn ordinance, though a motion regarding enforcement training failed. Additionally, the board adopted an updated personnel policy, reviewed pay orders, discussed street paving requirements, and held an executive session regarding town contracts.

The board discussed and took action on several items, including opening the brush dump, authorizing roof repairs for the railroad depot, and reviewing updates on the MERP project. Policy reviews were conducted regarding burn, ATV, and dog ordinances, and the authorization of overweight permits was approved. The board awarded multiple contracts for the MERP HVAC and water heater upgrades, as well as the town hall painting project, to various contractors. Additionally, the board decided to consolidate all town accounts at Community National Bank, authorized a new town credit card account with specific user limits, and entered executive sessions to discuss personnel and various contract proposals.

The board discussed the transition of the Cross Street project from an RFP to a bid process, including establishing relevant bid deadlines. Updates were provided regarding the stocking of the trailer, the meter replacement schedule, the reservoir lining timeline, and the status of WWTF and water treatment funding and audits. Additionally, the board addressed stream run-off mitigation, reviewed water, sewer, and operations pay orders, and debated strategies and funding sources for hydrant replacements. An executive session was conducted to discuss past due account matters.

The board discussed and authorized an emergency public health order for property cleanup and associated liens at 38 Curran Avenue. The members ratified a Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Local 24133. The board also voted to cover waste disposal fees for refrigerators and air conditioners for local residents. A proposal for town-funded curb appeal grants was reviewed, with the board concluding that further information is needed and that the matter requires voter consideration. Additional business included the authorization of overweight permits, a review of general and road department expense pay orders, and preliminary discussion regarding potential changes to the burn ordinance.

The board discussed the Request for Proposal process for the Cross Street Project and reviewed quotes for trailer stocking, noting that adjustments are required. A purchase of a safety harness was authorized. The board reviewed plans for hiring an outside firm to assist with meter installations to improve billing system communication. Progress updates were provided for the Wastewater Treatment Facility and Water Treatment projects, with the latter involving a kickoff meeting with engineers and pending loan documentation. A truck cap purchase was confirmed. Additionally, the board approved the purchase of specific tools for clearing frozen sewer lines to reduce outsourcing costs and formally adopted the proposed budget figures for Water, Sewer, and Water/Sewer Operations.