Board of Selectmen — June 8, 2026
Springfield board moved meetings to 4pm without listing the change on the agenda
Routine approvals dominated but were offset by an off-agenda decision on meeting times and a partially addressed public concern over the Sanborn Hill pit site.
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At the June 8 Board of Selectmen meeting, members approved moving all future Selectboard meetings to a 4pm start time beginning June 22. The change was not on the published agenda, so residents received no advance notice and could not prepare input.
The board linked the shift to new clerk office hours and staff safety concerns. The motion passed unanimously. Evening meetings have historically allowed broader resident attendance.
Separately, two residents raised repeated concerns about heavy equipment activity at the Sanborn Hill Road site after a residential zoning permit. The board noted prior reports but offered no specific enforcement timeline or next steps.
Public impact
Thursday evening hours eliminated due to low usage and staff safety concerns
Board approved new hours Mon/Tue/Thu 9am-4pm effective July 6.
Possible future adjustment of Selectboard meeting time to 4pm
Multiple cases pending Superior Court hearings on June 24 with continued monitoring
Report accepted unanimously.
Warren George appearance June 22; Tim Bray to complete septic evaluator certification
Topics discussed
Amber Ruggles presented a proposal for an anonymous community food pantry (Kindness Kupboard) on the Andersons' current-use property.
Board commended the effort and directed applicants to consult assessor and zoning coordinator; no formal approval yet.
Applicants to contact George Hildum and Tim Bray; possible Planning Board consultation.
Annika Munholand proposed shortening Thursday evening hours due to low usage and safety concerns.
Board supported new hours: Mon/Tue/Thu 9am-4pm (closed noon-1pm) effective July 6.
Implementation July 6; possible future adjustment of Selectboard meeting time to 4pm.
Ed Shank requested permission for Mascoma Valley Snow Travelers to use excavator on Class VI roads/snowmobile trails and install a culvert.
Motion to approve with Road Agent caveat passed unanimously.
Ed Shank to meet with Road Agent.
Tim Bray presented permits issued, short-term rental status, and multiple ongoing zoning and wetland violations.
Report accepted unanimously; Board discussed specific enforcement steps for Cloutier and Prime cases.
Warren George to appear June 22; continued monitoring and court proceedings; Tim to complete septic evaluator certification.
Board reviewed and approved switching to VC3 for IT support after employee consultations.
Motion to accept VC3 proposal passed unanimously.
Onboarding process to begin.
Board approved establishment of the Springfield Playground Revocable Trust Fund with anonymous $20,000 donation.
Motion to accept donation and establish fund passed unanimously.
Community donations encouraged; playground project proceeds.
Board voted to move future meetings to 4pm to accommodate staff safety and schedules.
Motion passed unanimously; effective June 22.
New start time begins June 22 meeting.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Sanborn Hill Road pit activities
Selectboard meeting time change
Split votes
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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