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Briefing

Jul 23, 2026

Board Approves Oriole Lane Electric Work

The Select Board unanimously approved Eversource’s installation of an electric pull box, switching station, and conduit on Oriole Lane to provide electricity to a new home at 18 Oriole Lane. The Board also noted that Sandwich received a $500,000 Mass Trails grant for planning the Canal/Service Road bike path.

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Briefing

Jul 9, 2026

Board Approves New Tupper Road Utility Pole

The Select Board unanimously approved a new utility pole on Tupper Road to allow removal of a tree anchor. The Board also approved new entertainment and private livery licenses, while Town officials reported that Town Hall renovations remain significantly below budget and are expected to finish just before Halloween.

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Board Returns to Original Facility Plan

The Select Board reached consensus to return the DPW and fire substation project to its original plan, cancel the planned public forum, and consult the designers before moving forward.

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Briefing

May 21, 2026

Public-land parking concerns reviewed

Residents raised concerns that employee vehicles associated with the Snowy Owl were parking on grass near Main Street, damaging public green space and potentially threatening Dock Creek. The provided excerpts do not show whether the Select Board adopted parking restrictions.

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Briefing

May 14, 2026

Sandwich projects $475,000 budget surplus

Updated state budget figures project Sandwich will be at least $475,000 above its FY2027 budget, although the state budget is not final. The Board also approved a used-car dealer license, supported a grant application for the Sandwich Marina Harbor Project, and accepted $11,706.07 in donations.

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Briefing

Apr 30, 2026

FY27 Budget Moves Toward Town Meeting

The Select Board reported no changes to the proposed FY27 budget, which projects $107,589,751 in revenues, $107,575,334 in expenses, and a $14,417 balance. The Board also unanimously approved temporary public-property signs for two community markets and entered executive session to discuss real-property valuation and a related confidentiality agreement.

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Briefing

Apr 23, 2026

Board Advances Public Works and Fire Project

The Select Board unanimously voted to move forward with the proposed public works facility and fire substation, while continuing public discussion about project scope, costs, and potential tax effects.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

Board recommends FY27 budget, approves liquor license

The Select Board unanimously recommended the FY27 budget for Town Meeting, including a proposed $300,000 appropriation for a snow-and-ice deficit that could be reduced if state assistance is received. The Board also unanimously approved Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters’ annual on-premises wine and malt liquor license, despite ongoing parking concerns.

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Briefing

Apr 2, 2026

Vote Deferred on DPW and Fire Project

The Select Board unanimously deferred a vote on advancing the proposed Department of Public Works and Fire Substation project to its next meeting. The revised plan is estimated at $53.47 million, with projected savings of $5.5 million, while the average tax impact was presented as $339 annually, declining to zero over 31 years.

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Briefing

Mar 26, 2026

Select Board Approves Marina Rate Increases

The Select Board unanimously approved higher Sandwich Marina rates for the 2026 boating season, including an increase in seasonal transient slips from $3.50 to $4.50 per foot. The board also authorized the Town Manager to sign a three-year payment-in-lieu-of-tax agreement for JERA Canal Units 1 and 2.

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Briefing

Mar 12, 2026

Early Voting Schedule Approved

The Select Board approved early voting from April 27 through May 1, with all voting at 100 Rte. 6A. The board also reviewed a snow-and-ice account deficit of about $165,000 and corrected the reported average tax bill increase from $25 to $250.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Board Recommends FY27 Budget and Voting Equipment

The Select Board unanimously recommended approval of the FY27 budget, including a 2.88% operating-budget increase, a 2.76% school-budget increase, and a $1.4 million net capital budget. The Board also approved replacing Accuvote tabulators with ImageCast Precinct 2 machines beginning with the May 7, 2026 annual election.

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Briefing

Feb 12, 2026

Lower Insurance Costs Shape FY27 Budget

The health insurance assessment is expected to rise 8% rather than the 15% budgeted, freeing approximately $800,000 for potential FY27 allocations, including $350,000 more in excess levy capacity, $50,000 for snow and ice, and $250,000 each for OPEB and stabilization.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Storm Damage Closes Town Neck Beach Paths

Storm damage caused scarping at Town Neck Beach, prompting closure of all pathways over the dune; beachgoers can access the beach only by walking around the end. The Board also reported that the proposed general government and school budgets each show a net increase of less than 3%.

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Briefing

Jan 29, 2026

Board Reaffirms Wastewater Authorization

The Select Board unanimously reaffirmed updated language for a wastewater treatment and disposal home-rule petition and directed the Town Clerk to forward the certified vote to the General Court. The proposed FY27 operating budget calls for a 2.92% increase, $2.25 million in capital spending, and currently leaves a projected $7,377 balance.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Board appoints new Golf Director

The Select Board unanimously authorized the Town Manager to appoint Juliet Swift as Golf Director at Sandwich Hollows. The town will hold public hearings on February 12 regarding two pending annual liquor-license applications.

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