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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

The meeting focused on sensitive legal allegations and procedural disagreements regarding how the board represents itself to the public.

1 decision awaiting minutes

Contentious Other High Impact

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

FY2026 Budget Deficits — Deficits identified in vocational education, transportation, and snow/ice removal, requiring the execution of a state house note to address immediate capital needs.

6 decisions awaiting minutes

Routine Other High Impact

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

The meeting featured significant debate over ethics, the use of public funds, and heated disagreements regarding the legitimacy of citizen petitions for recall and no confidence.

10 public comments 5 decisions 1 not addressed awaiting minutes

Contentious Other High Impact

Monday, May 4, 2026

Ellis Regional Agreement Amendment — Amendment to the regional school district agreement, which can affect school operations and long-term fiscal commitments.

4 decisions awaiting minutes

Routine Other High Impact

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

FY2028 Budget Planning — Formation of a broad-based working group to address upcoming fiscal challenges and potential tax overrides.

6 public comments 14 decisions 1 not addressed awaiting minutes

Routine Other High Impact

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Affordable Housing Infrastructure — Potential loss of four single-family houses to meet state or municipal housing goals.

3 decisions awaiting minutes

Routine Zoning Change

Thursday, April 9, 2026

Liberty Ledge Sewataro Advisory Committee Appointments — The composition of this committee will influence advisory decisions regarding the Sewataro property/project.

2 public comments awaiting minutes

Routine Other High Impact

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

The meeting was marked by significant community tension and emotional weight, highlighted by a board member describing the current community climate as 'really sad' and 'disappointing.'

4 public comments 2 decisions awaiting minutes

Contentious Other High Impact

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

The meeting was marked by a split budget vote, an abstention over legal/contractual uncertainty, and direct challenges to the board's transparency.

9 public comments 19 decisions 2 not addressed awaiting minutes

Contentious Other High Impact

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

FY2027 Operating and Capital Budgets — Significant; costs are rising faster than revenue, creating long-term sustainability concerns.

2 public comments 12 decisions 2 not addressed

Routine Other High Impact

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

FY27 Budget and Future Tax Overrides — Potential necessity for future tax overrides to maintain municipal services and prevent depletion of reserves.

8 public comments 16 decisions 3 not addressed

Routine Tax Increase