Select Board — June 4, 2026
Andover Select Board discussed off-agenda school payment schedule change and accepted sand quote without bid at June 4 meeting
All decisions unanimous, public comments received direct or committed responses in most cases, and no internal disagreements or high-stakes conflicts surfaced.
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At the June 4 Select Board meeting, members discussed changing how the town pays the school district, moving from monthly installments to twice-yearly payments. The topic was not on the published agenda, so residents could not prepare comments or review supporting data beforehand.
Swenson was directed to contact Sam York about the schedule change. The board also noted interest in 10-year payment history but took no vote. Minutes show the item under discussion with no further public process outlined.
Separately, the board accepted a winter sand quote from WunderX without a formal bid after the Highway Department report. That decision also was not listed in advance.
Public impact
Potential shift from monthly to twice-yearly payments
Swenson assigned to discuss schedule change with Sam York; ongoing staff turnover and expense review
Road ungraded since fall 2025; petition submitted
Board committed to grading at earliest opportunity
Grading scheduled as soon as possible
Topics discussed
Approved minutes from May 15 and May 21, 2026 meetings.
Both motions passed unanimously.
Residents raised issues on tax liens, geese at Chaffee Park, transfer station rules, and Sam Hill Road bridge weight limit.
No formal action taken during comments.
Swenson to contact Hoyle & Tanner about bridge inspection.
Board considered request for reimbursement after town tree removal.
Motion to deny compensation passed unanimously.
Town Attorney review of proposed easement discussed.
Item remains under review.
Further information to be gathered.
Scheduling and process for annual review set.
Board to submit comments to Stewart by June 12.
Non-public session scheduled for June 18, 2026.
Update on school budget return and payment schedule options.
Swenson to contact Sam York on payment schedule change.
Staff turnover and expense review ongoing by Sam York.
Monthly financial report received and line-by-line review conducted.
Report accepted for posting.
MTS presentation June 24, 2026.
Operations update and acceptance of sand supply quote.
Motion to accept quote passed unanimously without formal bid.
Paving on Elbow Pond and Flaghole Roads week of June 8; gravel class June 9.
Proposal to hire part-time trash collection at town facilities.
Motion for $120 weekly flat rate passed unanimously.
Hiring process to begin.
Resident request for grading on Hoyt Road.
Board committed to addressing road as soon as possible.
Grading scheduled at earliest opportunity.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Tax lien and payment plan handling
Sam Hill Road bridge weight limit
Community vs. board tension
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
Accountability flags
Agenda items not discussed
Topics discussed — not on agenda
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