Select Board — June 16, 2026
The meeting was a standard administrative session focused on maintenance updates, budget planning, and procedural next steps without significant disagreement.
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During the June 16 Select Board meeting, several significant items were discussed that were not listed on the public agenda. This lack of prior notice prevents residents from preparing questions or attending specifically to weigh in on decisions that affect our infrastructure and budget.
Of particular concern was the discussion regarding Mason Hill road work. The Board discussed the possibility of reallocating funds meant for Mason Hill to other roads if an agreement cannot be reached with certain property owners. Decisions involving the reallocation of road maintenance funds carry significant implications for local infrastructure and should be clearly listed on the agenda for public scrutiny.
Additionally, the Board discussed maintenance needs for the Warner Community Center (WCC), including the fact that the building's alarm monitoring service expires on July 1. They also reviewed upcoming costs for windows, lighting, and plumbing at the WCC.
On the fiscal front, the Board is moving toward withdrawing funds from the Highway Capital Reserve Fund to pay for garage upgrades, including HVAC, windows, and water filtration. A public hearing to discuss this withdrawal is scheduled for July 14, 2026. Residents are encouraged to attend and review the cost spreadsheets the Board intends to provide.
Public impact
Several thousand dollars in upgrades including windows ($8.5k-$9k), HVAC ($6.5k-$7k), and ventilation/fans.
The board identified the need for a public hearing to authorize the withdrawal of funds from the Highway Capital Reserve Fund.
A public hearing is scheduled for July 14, 2026, and the board will provide a spreadsheet of cost ranges to the public.
Topics discussed
Discussion regarding several proposed upgrades and add-ons for the Highway Garage, including windows, ventilation, HVAC, and water filtration.
The board reviewed the costs and identified the need for a public hearing to withdraw funds from the Highway Capital Reserve Fund (CRF).
A public hearing is to be scheduled for July 14, 2026; the public will be provided a spreadsheet of the cost ranges.
A discussion on whether water filtration is required for the Transfer Station in addition to the Highway Garage.
The board determined that professional input is needed to evaluate the Transfer Station's specific needs.
Herm Blanchette will consult with a plumber regarding the Transfer Station, and Alfred Hanson will contact the excavation company that installed the line.
Review of maintenance and upgrade needs for the WCC, including windows, lighting, alarm monitoring, and plumbing.
The board was informed of the pending loss of alarm monitoring and the potential cost of the toilet installation.
The current vendor stops monitoring on July 1st; a new provider (William R. Bevin using Starlink) has been identified at $450 per building.
Discussion regarding road work on Mason Hill and potential reallocation of funds.
The Select Board concurred that if an agreement cannot be reached with the owners, the funds should be reallocated to another road.
Blanchette will pull together a price for the work needed on Mason Hill.
A brief discussion regarding the revision of employee evaluation forms.
The forms are being prepared for departmental review.
Forms will be sent to Department Heads for review prior to the meeting on June 23, 2026.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Highway Garage Capital Reserve Fund Withdrawal
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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