Selectboard — June 15, 2026
Sunapee board approved $65k contract under agenda item listed only as invasive species update
Decisions were routine and unanimous, though one significant capital contract was approved after an agenda deviation from the listed invasive-species topic.
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At the June 15 Selectboard meeting in Sunapee, the published agenda described the George's Mills Boat Launch item as an update on invasive species monitoring. Instead, the board reviewed bids and approved a $65,000 contract with United for erosion control and plantings, funded from boat launch capital reserves. Work is set to begin within two weeks.
The same meeting included reports on repeated FERC inspection failures at the hydro dam and several personnel changes, none of which appeared on the agenda. A resident also raised privacy and environmental concerns about Flock surveillance cameras; the board noted existing cameras and zoning authority but offered no further steps.
All recorded motions passed unanimously. Official minutes have not yet been posted.
Public impact
$65,000 capital expenditure from reserve funds for erosion control and plantings
Contract awarded unanimously to United
Work to begin within two weeks
Repeated inspection failures requiring prioritized bidding and capital work
Scope of work to be finalized and bid
Bidding prior to next FERC inspection
Topics discussed
Board signed approved ordinances on recreation, alcohol control, vending on town property, and use of grills on public property; grill rules changed to gatherings of 10 or more.
All listed ordinances signed by selectboard members acting as assessors.
Board appointed Neil Senior and Rick Mastin as fire wards after interviews and evaluation; one advisory spot left open.
Motions passed to appoint both candidates; board noted appointments restore structural function.
Fire Academy to submit proposal for recruitment/assessment.
Accepted $80 in gift card donations for Fourth of July events; Class VI road policy signed with no changes.
Donations accepted by motion; policy signatures completed.
Approved $65,000 contract with United for erosion control and plantings at George's Mills beach using boat launch capital reserve funds.
Motion passed unanimously to award bid and expend funds.
Work to begin within two weeks.
Updates on bridge management plan with HEB, new Buildings and Grounds foreman start June 29, code compliance contractor, Josh resignation July 10, and hydro dam FERC inspection failures.
Contract signed for bridges; hiring actions reported.
Strategy session dates confirmed; hydro scope of work to be bid.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Flock surveillance cameras and data centers
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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