Kathleen Motes Bennewitz

The board meeting includes an executive session regarding pending litigation, followed by public sessions. Discussions are scheduled for the Freshman Class of 2029 performance report, a special education program review, and a quarterly financial report for the current fiscal period. Additionally, the board will deliberate on potential revisions to the student and faculty calendars for both the 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years.

The Commission will hold a work session, a pre-application discussion regarding a fenced dog area at Winslow Park, a public meeting on municipal improvements at the Imperial Avenue Parking Lot, and a public hearing regarding special permits for the same location. Additionally, the commission will review coastal site plans for new single-family residential construction projects at 7 Buena Vista Drive, 14 Westway Road, and 8 Manitou Road, and discuss a draft text amendment concerning the definition of special needs individuals.

The Commission conducted a public hearing to review several applications. Approvals were granted for an ADU construction addition over a garage at 24 Roosevelt Road, the construction of a new in-ground swimming pool and garage modifications to meet FEMA compliance at 21 Compo Beach Road, and the reconstruction of a timber bulkhead at 28 Owenoke Park. Additionally, the Commission discussed an application for a new single-family residence at 21 Old Hill Farms Road, which involves rectifying a previous wetland violation through extensive restoration and planting efforts.

The meeting addressed committee updates including future membership requests and collection inventory management. Key discussion points covered upcoming database training sessions, the status of current object accessions, and specific site rotations for the Learning Gallery. Additionally, the board reviewed exhibition updates, specifically regarding the Art, Jazz + the Blues exhibition and the America 250 special project, and discussed the possibility of offering curator tours to donors supporting the Friends of WestPAC anniversary campaign.

The Board conducted public hearings and work sessions regarding several property development applications. Approvals were granted for the construction of an accessory dwelling unit, a new in-ground swimming pool with garage compliance, a new single-family residence with site improvements, a new dwelling, and the reconstruction of a timber bulkhead. Additionally, the Board approved an amendment to a previously authorized site plan involving retaining walls and regrading.