Robin Martin

The commission reviewed and finalized a survey draft for the Highway Department, which will be distributed to 15 towns. Discussions regarding the Village Center designation concluded that the town should proceed with informational outreach only when the Selectboard is ready. Additionally, the commission reviewed the draft noise ordinance, noting that the only pending update involves adding line numbers for reference, and scheduled the next meeting for August.

The board discussed several roadway issues, including the development of West Shore Road, driveway concerns for a private property, the maintenance responsibility for a retaining wall, and clearing debris from rights of way. Additionally, the board approved an agreement for water damage repairs at the town office, reviewed planning for the 250th anniversary celebration, discussed the initiation of an audit bid process, and addressed upcoming performance reviews for town employees. Plans were also made for the next regular meeting date.

The meeting involved hearing grievances presented by property owners regarding specific parcels. Additionally, the board conducted deliberations concerning several grievances that had been received.

The meeting included discussions on battery storage at the town office, an alarm issue at the old Town Hall, and potential grants for boiler replacement. Key actions included authorizing the Town Attorney to review a contract with Vermont Electric Cooperative, approving the removal of play equipment at Veterans Park, determining the location for a new park pavilion, and approving the 2026 Local Emergency Management Plan. The Board also addressed property issues at the landfill, reviewed plans for town governance equipment, and discussed a potential animal control agreement. Furthermore, the Board adopted Right of Way and Road, Bridge and Culvert ordinances, while postponing decisions on driveway issues and office reconfiguration until a future session.

The meeting focused on the official acceptance of the abstract grand list as presented.