Board of Selectmen — June 4, 2026
Selectmen weigh increase in beach parking fines from $25 to $100 and move forward with large-scale solar projects.
The meeting was characterized by productive administrative updates and collaborative problem-solving regarding upcoming projects and ordinances.
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New London residents should be aware of several key developments from the June 4 Board of Selectmen meeting that involve significant changes to town ordinances and infrastructure projects.
First, there is a major proposal regarding beach access. Staff are looking to revise parking and use ordinances, which includes a proposed increase in fines from $25 to $100 for parking without a permit or using temporary permits. While the Board mentioned a provision for fine waivers, this is a significant jump in cost that will affect how residents and visitors use our municipal beaches. The Board will review these documents for further discussion at the next meeting on June 15.
Second, the town is moving forward with solar array projects at the Stump Dump and the Mountain Road landfill. While the Energy Committee highlighted a potential $500,000 in revenue over 30 years, there were specific discussions regarding the safety of the Mountain Road site in relation to monitoring wells and the potential for interconnection costs with Eversource. The committee has committed to posting detailed financial models and spreadsheets to the town website for public review.
Finally, the town is navigating a budget issue regarding the Dispatch Center RFP study. Current bids have exceeded the $30,000 budget. The Board is currently deciding whether to reopen the process to allow for alternative proposals, including potential internship-based options, rather than simply reducing the scope of the study to fit the original budget.
Public impact
Increase in fines from $25 to $100.
The board received the proposed edits and will review them for further discussion at the next meeting.
Board members will review the documents for further discussion at the next meeting on June 15th.
Expected $500,000 revenue over 30 years and progress toward 2030 renewable goals.
The Board expressed comfort moving forward with the agreements now that insurance language has been resolved.
Bington Solar will file the interconnection application with Eversource.
Topics discussed
The Energy Committee presented plans for two new solar arrays at the Stump Dump and the Mountain Road landfill to meet renewable energy goals and generate revenue.
The Board expressed comfort moving forward with the agreements now that insurance language concerns have been resolved by Bington Solar.
Bington Solar will file the interconnection application with Eversource; committee will post detailed spreadsheets to the town website.
Staff proposed revisions to beach use and parking ordinances, including significant fine increases to improve resident access.
The Board was presented with the edits, which include a provision allowing for fine waivers under special circumstances.
Board members will review the documents for further discussion at the next meeting.
The Board discussed the status of the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the dispatch center study and potential ways to involve Dartmouth students.
The Board decided not to rescope the project but will look into a brief window to allow for additional proposals, including potential student-led options.
A decision on whether to allow new proposals is expected by the next meeting on June 15th.
Various updates regarding summer gatherings, water sampling guidelines, staff changes, and emergency management.
The Board noted the updates; no formal votes were taken on these administrative items.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Beach Parking and Use Ordinance Revisions
Dispatch Center RFP Process
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.”
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