Matthew Caldwell

The meeting included a public hearing regarding a liquor license and special amusement permit for Island Takeout, which was approved. A second public hearing was held for a traffic control and parking ordinance, which was also adopted. The Board approved a liquor license for Thirstston's Lobster Pound and conducted an extensive review of the town road maintenance plan, discussing road conditions, culvert repairs, and the potential abandonment of certain minor private-access roads.

The Board conducted public hearings and substantive reviews for three subdivision applications: reconfiguring lot lines at Burnt Hill Road, dividing a lot at Star Knights Lane into three separate pieces, and adjusting lot lines and removing rights-of-way for a project by Loom Lane LLC. All three applications were approved by the Board. Additionally, the Board initiated a discussion regarding potential amendments to the zoning ordinance, specifically focusing on the definitions and usage of light and limited commercial terms.

The meeting includes the election of officers and consideration of several Land Use Ordinance amendments regarding light and limited commercial regulations, living shorelines, site plan requirements, and Board of Appeals procedures. The session also includes comments from the CEO.

The board conducted an election of officers, appointing a new Chair and Vice Chair. Several fiscal and administrative actions were taken, including the approval of various financial warrants and the adoption of annual policy renewals covering general operations, property tax payments, check disbursements, and official conduct. The board also confirmed the departmental fee schedule and authorized the temporary closure of the town office lobby for election staffing. Additionally, the board reviewed potential amendments to the traffic and parking ordinance, scheduling a future public hearing for further discussion.

The Select Board conducted two public hearings regarding liquor license and special amusement permit applications for local businesses, which were subsequently approved. The board accepted and filed the audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending in 2025, appointed a slate of election clerks, and authorized the town manager to apply for an infrastructure adaptation grant for improvements to Locust Point Road. Additionally, the board discussed specifications and design requirements for the upcoming ferry terminal float construction project.