Select Board — July 28, 2026
Split vote on Human Services Director and $39k in facility safety repairs
The meeting was largely procedural, with standard public input and most votes being unanimous.
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A summary of key decisions from the July 28 Select Board meeting:
Personnel & Budget: The Select Board voted 2-1 to appoint Molly Loz as the new Human Services Director at a stipend of $1,200 per month. Additionally, the board approved $39,873 in withdrawals from Capital Reserve Funds to address essential repairs at the Highway Garage and Transfer Station. These repairs include water filtration, AC, and windows, addressing safety needs that have been flagged previously, such as the lack of a functional eyewash station.
Public Concerns: During the discussion on wildlife baiting permits, a resident raised questions regarding existing town policies and the potential problems caused by baiting on town-owned land. Despite these concerns, the Board granted permission for baiting at the North Road and Cunningham Pond Road sites.
Infrastructure Note: On a positive note, the board received a presentation regarding the upcoming $6.2 million replacement of the Route 127 bridge. The town confirmed it will not incur any of the costs for this project.
Public impact
$39,873 total for repairs
The board approved two separate withdrawals totaling $39,873.
$6.2 million project (zero cost to town)
The town confirmed it will not incur the project cost, and bids are expected by mid-August.
Bids are due by August 13, 2026.
Potential zoning changes requiring voter approval
The committee will proceed with continued community engagement.
Topics discussed
A request to use Capital Reserve Funds for water filtration, windows, AC, and other repairs at the Highway Garage and Transfer Station.
The board approved two separate withdrawals: $33,788 from the DPW Facility Improvement CRF and $6,085 from the Transfer Station Facility Project CRF.
An update on facility repairs and vehicle maintenance status.
The Select Board expressed agreement with the concerns regarding equipment readiness for winter.
Report on pending Planning Board cases and Land Use Administrator updates.
The Board requested that the Land Use Administrator's office hours be posted on the town website.
Planning Board action on August 3, 2026.
Discussion and vote on appointing a new Human Services Director.
Molly Loz was appointed as Human Services Director at a stipend of $1,200 per month.
Discussion of new state laws regarding building on Class VI roads and the drafting of a town waiver.
The board determined the topic requires further discussion with other Town departments.
Elizabeth Labbe will amend the draft waiver to include police and fire services.
A report on housing affordability, survey results, and regulatory assessments.
The committee will continue community engagement regarding potential changes.
A presentation on the upcoming full replacement of the bridge over the Warner River.
The town will not incur the $6.2 million cost of the replacement.
Bids are due by August 13, 2026.
Requests for permission to bait wildlife on town-owned land.
The Board granted permission for both the North Road and Cunningham Pond Road sites.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Wildlife Baiting Permits
Split votes
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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