Select Board — April 14, 2026
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The Mason Select Board meeting on April 14, 2026, included several decisions that carry significant weight for our community, particularly regarding municipal leadership and land use.
Most notably, the Board has moved to initiate the removal of a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). A formal public hearing has been scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 8:00 PM at the Mann House. Because changes to municipal boards affect how local regulations and appeals are handled, residents should attend to understand the reasoning behind this request.
In fiscal matters, the Board approved a $40,000 allocation from the land protection fund to support an executory interest in the Anderson property on Morse Road. This represents a substantial commitment of conservation funds.
Additionally, the Board addressed a potential error in an NRPC staff report that incorrectly suggested a permit had been filed to remove over 1,000 cubic yards of gravel. The Board clarified that this permit application does not exist and has requested a formal correction to the report to prevent further confusion.
Public impact
Potential change in the composition of a key municipal board.
A public hearing was scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 8:00 PM at the Mann House.
Jen Tenney will publish the required notifications.
$40,000 allocation from the land protection fund.
The Board approved the $40,000 land acquisition allocation.
Topics discussed
The Board reviewed Year-to-Date budget line items, noting specific discrepancies and upcoming costs.
The Board identified specific line items requiring monitoring, including the Police Department and Contracted Seasonal items.
Police Department budget will be discussed further at the next Police Department meeting; Contracted Seasonal item to be discussed for the 2027 budget.
The Board scheduled a public hearing to consider the removal of a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals.
A public hearing was scheduled for May 12, 2026, at 8:00 PM at the Mann House.
Jen Tenney will publish the required notifications.
The Board addressed several requests from the Conservation Commission (ConCom), including fund transfers, land acquisition, and appointments.
The Board approved the fund transfer/closure, the $40,000 land acquisition allocation, and the appointment of Chris Bader as a ConCom alternate.
Jen Tenney will contact Forester Patrick Kenney for the standing contract and work with Joseph Matthews Logging on Form PA-7 documentation.
A resident's request to restore her property to two pre-existing lots was denied based on title research.
The property will remain a single parcel.
The resident was instructed to apply to the Planning Board if she wishes to formally divide the property.
The Board approved the acceptance of two separate grant funds.
Both the $18,948.23 Highway Safety Grant and the $4,000.00 EMPG reimbursement were accepted.
An update was provided regarding a potential error in an NRPC staff report.
The error was noted.
Ex-Officio Antje Skorupan will request that the NRPC make a correction to the report.
An update was provided on progress regarding protective gear grants.
The Board is moving forward with the application process.
Rob Doyle will begin working on an application for four sets of non-PFAS protective gear.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Zoning Board of Appeals Member Removal
Property Lot Dispute
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.”
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