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Select Board Meeting 7-13-26 via ZOOM
Published: Jul 13, 2026
First Pilling's Pond Boating Permit Issued in 11 Years
The Select Board approved a building permit application for Daniel Seseme of Saugus to use his open boat on Pilling's Pond. This marks the first such permit issued in 11 years, with the permit costing $5. The permit requires the assigned number (2026-1) to be displayed at least three inches above the waterline on the bow of the boat. The unusual nature of this permit, being the first in over a decade, led to discussion about whether other individuals had been using the pond without proper permits.
Market Street Apartments Change Affordable Housing Monitoring Agent
The Select Board approved a change in the affordable housing monitoring agent for the Market Street Apartments. The change involves a new company taking over the responsibility of ensuring the apartments comply with the terms of the Affordable Housing Agreement, specifically regarding the number of affordable units, the qualifications of tenants, and adherence to the agreement's terms. This is a procedural change of the managing entity and does not alter the original agreement itself.
Select Board Approves FY26 Financial Transfers to Cover Departmental Deficits
The Select Board reviewed and approved financial transfers for the fiscal year 2026. The finance director, Dave Caslin, presented a spreadsheet detailing the movement of funds from various accounts to cover deficits in others. These transfers are necessary due to unexpected salary increases, consultant costs, increased utility expenses, and one-time project funding. A significant portion of the transfers involved moving money between different departments within the police and fire services to cover negotiated salary increases and overtime. The total deficit addressed by these transfers was $1,000,928,146, with the funds being sourced from accounts with surpluses, including general insurance, reserve funds, and various departmental savings. The board also noted that changes in budget procedures implemented last year aim to reduce the need for such transfers in the future by grouping salaries more broadly.
Select Board Approves Previous Meeting Minutes
The Select Board approved the meeting minutes from May 20th, 2026, and June 8th, 2026. While one member noted minor misspellings of public comment last names, the overall substance of the discussions was deemed accurately reflected. The minutes were approved as presented.
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