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Select Board
Meetings of the Select Board are open to the public. MeetingWatch transcribes and analyzes every session.
Recent activity
Last meetings at a glance.
Community responsiveness
66%
→ stable
8 addressed · 5 partial · 3 unaddressed
4 analyzed, most recent first
Friday, April 10, 2026
Transfer Station Fee Increases — Increase in fees for bulky items (tires/appliances) and potential adjustments to commercial rates.
Routine
Fee Change
Monday, April 6, 2026
Transfer Station Fee Increases — Significant; potential for new fees on compost, toilets, printers, furniture, and implementation of automated late fees via license plate readers.
Routine
Fee Change
Monday, March 30, 2026
The meeting was marked by significant public pushback on utility rates and business impacts, alongside internal board disagreements on financial strategy and leadership.
Contentious
Fee Change
Monday, March 16, 2026
Water and sewer rate adjustment — 7% level increase (or alternatives) to meet retained earnings target
Routine
Fee Change
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- 2026-05-18 Scheduled
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