Select Board — May 12, 2026
The meeting consisted of standard administrative updates, budget reviews, and unanimous votes with no public testimony recorded.
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Transparency update regarding the Mason Select Board meeting held on May 12, 2026.
During the budget review, a notable oversight was identified: the internet access project for the tower site was omitted from the 2027 budget planning. While the Board has decided to move this project to 'future consideration,' residents should be aware that this critical infrastructure component is not currently funded in the upcoming budget cycle.
Additionally, the Board discussed upcoming changes to public safety spending. Chief Fortin is expected to restructure the Police Department budget for the next fiscal year. As this restructuring moves forward, taxpayers should look for specific details on how this will impact departmental operations and the municipal budget.
Finally, the Board reviewed recommendations from the NRPC aimed at identifying redundancies or conflicts in the Town’s Zoning Regulations. Because zoning changes can significantly affect property rights and development, residents should monitor how these recommendations are implemented.
Public impact
Monitoring of software maintenance, fuel, and police department restructuring
The board concluded the budget is currently on track, though they will continue to monitor specific high-cost items.
Chief Fortin is expected to restructure the Police Department budget for the next fiscal year.
Review of Planning Ordinance for inconsistencies or redundancies
The Select Board completed its review of the NRPC recommendations.
The Board's review of the recommendations will be shared with the NRPC.
Topics discussed
The board reviewed the year-to-date budget, noting that while overall spending is tracking well, certain items like software maintenance and fuel require monitoring.
The budget is currently considered to be tracking well, though heat and fuel costs will remain under close observation.
Kate Batcheller will reach out to Microtime to schedule approved 2026 projects.
The board discussed the NRPC's review of the Town's Zoning Regulations to identify inconsistencies or redundancies.
The Select Board completed its review of the recommendations.
The Board's review of the recommendations will be shared with the NRPC.
Matt LeClair presented matters regarding diseased red pine removal and a committee member recommendation.
The board did not move forward with the committee member recommendation at this time.
Matt LeClair will confirm the location and ownership of the trees and obtain a removal cost estimate; the Board will assist the committee in soliciting resident interest for future members.
Antje Skorupan provided an update on a specific Planning Board matter regarding a recent site walk.
The matter is ongoing.
A Planning Board meeting is scheduled for May 27th, 2026.
Rob Doyle provided an update on the status of requests for proposals for firehouse subgrants.
Two companies have acknowledged the RFPs.
A discovery was made that the internet access project for the tower site was omitted from the 2027 budget.
The project will be moved for future consideration.
The project will be considered for the 2027 budget cycle.
The board reviewed a Land Use Change Tax letter and a resident complaint regarding burning and occupancy.
The board directed staff to respond to the tax letter and address the resident complaint.
Jen Tenney will have Granite Hill Municipal Services respond to the tax letter, inform the resident of the burning complaint status, and ask the Building Inspector to investigate the occupancy concern.
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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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