The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved the sale of a $15.5 million bond anticipation note, payable June 17, 2027, with a reported premium of $134,385. The board also approved $143,500 in departmental budget transfers, authorized up to $15,000 for a town manager search firm, and appointed Nicole Valentine acting town manager effective June 18.

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Briefing

May 26, 2026

Land acquired for sewer pump station

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-1 to acquire land and a temporary easement near 45 Rayburn Drive for a sewer pump station replacement project. The board also adopted an Environmentally Preferred Purchasing Policy by a 5-0 vote.

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Briefing

May 12, 2026

Board Approves New Business Licenses

The Board of Selectmen unanimously approved a Class II motor vehicle dealer license for Mid State Repair at 237 Riverlin St. and approved common victualler licenses for Yardhouse and Blackstone Creamery, both subject to inspections or paperwork.

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Briefing

Apr 14, 2026

Town Manager Search Committee Created

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to create a Town Manager Screening Committee as Karyn Clark prepares to leave the Town Manager position. Mary Krumsiek was appointed to the committee by a 3-0 vote, with Krumsiek abstaining.

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Briefing

Mar 24, 2026

Town approves annual meeting warrant

The Board of Selectmen approved the Annual and Election Town Meeting warrant 4-0 after removing Article 13 and renumbering the remaining articles.

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Briefing

Mar 10, 2026

Board reviews FY27 budget draft

The board reviewed the FY27 budget draft, including revenue, tax rates, state aid, and capital improvements; the finalized budget is scheduled for presentation at the May 5 annual town meeting. It also discussed upcoming clean-energy facility siting and permitting requirements.

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Briefing

Feb 10, 2026

Dealer license approved with six-month review

The Board approved Mass Motor Auto LLC’s Class II motor vehicle dealer license for six months, with a review scheduled after that period. The board also continued a public hearing on proposed utility pole work on Braney Road pending another site visit with the affected property owner.

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Briefing

Jan 27, 2026

Dealer license suspended for 30-day review

The Board of Selectmen voted 4-0 to suspend a Class II motor vehicle dealer license and review it in 30 days after a public hearing concerning inspection, communication, civil complaint, and vehicle repossession issues. The board also approved updated building, electrical, plumbing, and gas fees.

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Briefing

Jan 13, 2026

Board Reviews Dealer License Concerns

The Board held and closed a public hearing on Mass Motor Auto LLC’s Class 11 motor vehicle dealer license after complaints, an incomplete annual police inspection, a civil complaint, and vehicle repossession concerns. The minutes do not record a suspension, modification, or revocation of the license.

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