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Select Board

Meetings of the Select Board are open to the public. MeetingWatch transcribes and analyzes every session.

8 members 16 meetings tracked 65% responsive ↘ Latest Jul 14 History since Mar 2026
Community responsiveness
65% ↘ declining
32 addressed · 15 partial · 14 unaddressed
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16 analyzed, most recent first
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
Bond Anticipation Note (BAN) Sale — $7.7 million short-term loan
6 public comments 6 decisions 2 not addressed awaiting minutes Routine Other High Impact
Tuesday, June 30, 2026
Routine business and unanimous appointments were interrupted by a split vote and candidate interviews that drew multiple public endorsements.
11 public comments 6 decisions 2 not addressed awaiting minutes Routine
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
Meeting consisted of standard administrative actions and procedural updates with minimal public input and no disagreements.
1 public comment 8 decisions 1 not addressed awaiting minutes Routine
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
The meeting was marked by spirited debate over town meeting results, discussions of legal recall processes, and reflections on the difficult behavior of the public during recent proceedings.
1 public comment 8 decisions awaiting minutes Spirited Other High Impact
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 Spirited 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
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
SPS Wage Act Violation Allegations — Potential legal liability and administrative fallout for the school district
1 public comment 1 decision 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 Spirited 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 Spirited 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 Spirited 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

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