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Aug 16, 2026

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Council Advances Housing and Zoning Measures

Published Aug 16, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 22, 2026

Council approves street and license actions

The Town Council unanimously approved the public acceptance of J. Victor Lane and Drainage Lot Parcel 1 and three alcohol-license actions, with each vote passing 9-0. The FY25 audit presentation reported four consecutive fiscal years with unmodified audit opinions, the highest level of assurance auditors can provide.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Town Council approves year-end funding actions

The Town Council unanimously approved FY26 general-fund adjustments, a snow and ice stabilization account transfer, and acceptance of a $750 gift for the Veterans Services Department.

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Briefing

Jun 10, 2026

Town Council Approves FY2027 Budget

The Town Council approved the amended FY2027 budget by a 6-3 vote, setting total appropriations at $169,762,307 and the raised-and-appropriated amount at $1,179,132.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Council Advances Changes to Service Fees

The Town Council voted 8-0, with one absent, to move a bylaw amendment on town service fees to a second reading. The council also unanimously approved a Farmer-Winery Farmers Market License for La Cantina Winery.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Town Council Reviews FY27 Budget

The Town Council held its FY27 annual operating budget hearing, discussing library Sunday hours, school spending, and restoring a third ambulance. It also approved a Franklin Shed license modification by a 9-0 vote.

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Briefing

May 13, 2026

Council Approves Zoning and Utility Changes

The Town Council unanimously approved four zoning amendments and two bylaw amendments updating the town’s sewer and water system maps. For the related utility extension, the developer will pay for the proposed water and sewer work, complete about $60,000 in town-system improvements, and contribute another $35,000 to the Department of Public Works for nearby system improvements.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Town Council Meeting Summary

The Town Council unanimously approved accepting $958.78 in gifts for the Senior Center and Veterans Services Department. The council also approved minutes from March 18, as amended, and April 1, 2026, each by an 8-0 vote with one abstention.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Zoning and utility amendments advance

The Town Council voted 8-0 to move six zoning and utility bylaw amendments to second readings, including water and sewer map extensions tied to a proposed five-lot subdivision off Union Street.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Council backs budget and tax measures

The Town Council approved four resolutions by 8-0 votes, supporting FY27 state budget priorities, arts education funding, a request to increase the local hotel excise tax, and a joint request for statements of interest to develop a strategic plan.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Council Approves Fire Truck Borrowing

The Town Council unanimously approved borrowing for a $935,000 fire truck, with all nine councilors voting yes. The council also approved a charter-review subcommittee, a $20,000 appropriation for parking-kiosk operations, and referrals of two zoning bylaw amendments to the Planning Board.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Capital plan adds school safety funding

The Town Council approved the approximately $1.81 million FY26 Capital Plan after adding $75,000 for district-wide school safety improvements; the plan passed 9-0.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Council updates meeting procedures

The Town Council unanimously adopted an amendment to its Procedures Manual after approving changes proposed during the meeting, with a 9-0 vote.

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Briefing

Jan 21, 2026

Council Approves Appointments and Policy Changes

The Town Council unanimously approved appointments of Isabella Carter and Jennifer Williams to the Zoning Board of Appeals and approved an amendment to the cannabis licensing and social equity policy.

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Briefing

Jan 7, 2026

Council Advances Housing and Zoning Measures

The council voted 5-4 to amend a proposed Friendly 40B policy so it would be subject to annual renewal; the final vote on the policy is unavailable in the provided minutes. The council also unanimously referred two zoning bylaw amendments to the Planning Board.

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