Robert Cunha

The Committee discussed the active Call to Artists and the selection schedule for new pieces, with coordination planned with art teachers for student input. They addressed the next painted electrical box, designating the one nearest the police station. Plans were made for Barb and George to attend the Select Board meeting on February 23rd along with two artists. Regarding the mural project, it was agreed that the student artist coordinating the painting must be accompanied by an adult PAC member, and participation will be restricted to ages 14 and above. The Committee voted to raise funds for the purchase of 'Edwin the Dragon,' following a previous vote to raise funds for 'Dream Manifesting.'

The agenda for the Recreation Commission Meeting includes the call to order, the Pledge of Allegiance, public participation, and reports from the Director and Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation. The meeting will also cover the Chairman's Report, a Subcommittee Report, and discussions under New Business and Old Business, concluding with a scheduled Executive Session.

The agenda for the Ways & Means meeting includes discussion and votes on several articles concerning financial transfers and authorizations. Key items include transfers from Free Cash to the Water Stabilization Fund and the Ways and Means Reserve Fund, authorization for Transportation Infrastructure Funds, funding for the Firefighter's contract, expenses for the Government Review Committee Survey, repurposing approved funds for Overlook Park, funding for a Recreation Sensory Trailer, and the disposition/sale of surplus Town property. Other business involves reports from members representing the committee on various town facilities and topics such as the Police Station, High School, Fox Hill, Athletic Fields, and Electronic Voting.

Key discussions included the ongoing infrastructure refresh project, which involves the rollout of a new phone system and switches, and the completion of the Town's incident response plan by CyberForce|Q. The committee provided final consideration and approval for submission to the Select Board and Town Administrator regarding two proposed policies: the Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) and the Social Media Policy. Additionally, materials used for the 2025 Civic Expo were approved for reuse at the 2026 Expo. The committee also voted to enter an Executive Session to discuss sensitive cybersecurity topics.

Discussions focused on two primary articles for the Ways and Means DPW/Recreation Subcommittee. Article 3 involved the annual transfer of $2,315,037 from the general fund to the Water Stabilization fund to align with water production costs, which the subcommittee voted 2-0 in favor of. Additionally, the subcommittee discussed the potential creation of a Water Enterprise Fund, which would allow water bill receipts to go directly to the fund without passing through free cash, with a proposal potentially coming to the May Town Meeting.