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LUPPW Committee — May 4, 2026: Minutes — Spicer Homestead designation, Mill Cove blight update, long-term capital plan continued

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Committee met in hybrid format; members present were Jessica Buhle, Ty Lamb and James Thompson. April 6, 2026 minutes approved (3–0). Continued work to pursue historic designation for the Spicer Homestead Ruins (Clark Farm). Blight Enforcement Officer inspected 2 Mill Cove Rd and will send a violation letter to the owner; committee discussed resident reporting of blight and possible anonymous complaints. Discussion on establishing a long-term capital plan for town facilities continued, noting the Board of Education high school facilities assessment. No new business. Meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

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Approved LUPPW Committee minutes of April 6, 2026 (vote: 3–0).
Continued the discussion and work to pursue Historic Designation for the Spicer Homestead Ruins (Clark Farm).
Blight Enforcement Officer conducted a site inspection at 2 Mill Cove Rd and will send a letter to the property owner regarding blight violations.
Councilor Buhle to follow up with the Land Use Department to discuss the Complaint Form and the possibility of anonymous reporting for blight complaints.
Continued discussion on establishing a Long‑Term Capital Plan for all town‑owned facilities; noted Board of Education high school facilities assessment study.

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May 4, 2026, 12:00 AMTown Hall Annex - Hybrid Formatscheduled

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CALL TO ORDER
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Continued discussion regarding the progress to designate the Spicer Homestead Ruins, within the Clark Farm property, as a Registered Historical Site.
Discussion regarding the establishment of a Long-Term Capital Plan for all of the town-owned facilities.
Status update regarding potential blight on Mill Cove Road.
Any Old Business proper to come before the Committee.
NEW BUSINESS
MOTION to approve the LUPPW Committee Minutes of April 6, 2026
Any New Business proper to come before the Committee
ADJOURNMENT
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LUPPW Committee — May 4, 2026: Minutes — Spicer Homestead designation, Mill Cove blight update, long-term capital plan continued

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