Board of Selectmen — June 22, 2026

Chief Champoli praised Captain Lane's career, noting he is the first in the department to hold the ranks of patrol, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain. He highlighted Lane's reliability and professional influence on other officers.

Captain Lane was presented with a recognition for his 25 years of service and friendship.

The board discussed the acceptance of funds from the sale of the retired truck. Resident Andrew Pataki suggested the funds be applied toward the payment of the new replacement truck.

The board voted unanimously to accept the $147,300 in unanticipated revenue.

The donation was made in commemoration of the club's 75th anniversary. The funds will replace a rotting shed used by the youth baseball program. The amount was amended during the meeting to include $170 for a ramp.

The board approved the acceptance of $8,821.50 for the purchase of the shed and ramp.

Jason White explained the request is for this year's bond payment. The school finance director confirmed the request meets the requirements of the town's impact fee ordinance.

The board approved the release of up to $210,500 for the FY26 debt service payment.

The new website is expected to launch July 1st. The administration also presented a one-year amendment for the police union (Local 3657) to transition to a health trust and codify HSA contributions. The Paussuck Lake algal treatment was reported as completed.

The board approved the one-year healthcare contract amendment for the police department.

The committee aims to prevent heavy trucks from using Christian Hill Road to bypass the current restrictions on Boston Post Road. A board member criticized the recommendation for lacking data-driven evidence, arguing that previous road closures have created traffic problems elsewhere.

The board agreed to the recommendation to hold public hearings to consider the ordinance change.

Public hearings to be scheduled for the proposed ordinance change.

The current 12-year-old scanner is obsolete and parts are unavailable. The purchase is a prioritized project funded via unspent line items in the general fund.

The board approved the $11,244 purchase from IMTEC.

Projects include fuel tank replacement, line striping, road construction, storm water surveying, and fireworks. It was noted that these encumbrances were factored into revenue/unspent appropriation projections.

The board approved the encumbrances as presented.

The department is finalizing a grant-funded recruitment video. They also sought approval to hire Lindsay LaRoche as a part-time administrative assistant.

The board approved the hire of Lindsay LaRoche starting July 13th, 2026.

Nathaniel Addonizio is being moved to a full-time role to provide more administrative support for youth sports and increase office availability. The department also promoted the 'Great Amherst Bear Hunt' for National Parks and Recreation Month.

The board approved the hiring of Nathaniel Addonizio as a full-time Recreation Assistant.

The Director proposed hiring Trident Project Advantage Group for $6,950 to conduct a study (Phase 1) to determine the needs for renovation or replacement of the DPW building. This would inform a potential warrant article for voters.

The board authorized the DPW Director to execute the agreement with Trident.

The study will provide data for potential future warrant articles/budget items.

Abatements were reviewed for fire damage (including a mobile home) and corrections for incorrectly applied veteran tax credits. The board also reviewed the list of unlicensed dogs provided by the Town Clerk.

The board approved all discussed abatements and authorized the dog licensing warrant.