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Town Council Meeting 6/1/26
Monday, Jun 1, 2026
Recreation Department Updates on Programs, Events, and Summer Activities
Updates were provided on various recreation department activities. This includes senior transportation for medical appointments, exercise programs (yoga, walking club), arts and crafts, trips, and monthly birthday events. Upcoming events in June and July include first aid/safety talks by the EMS group, entertainment, and a talk on the New York medical aid and dying act. The Monday night band series is set to begin, sponsored by Meridian, with hopes of securing other business sponsors. Summer sports clinics and a new sewing camp are available for registration. Men's softball leagues have started, and pickleball and ladies' tennis lessons are offered. Two highlights included a mentor meeting for summer interns and a mental health awareness event.
May Financial Report Presented Amidst System Overhaul
A financial report for May was presented, including statements of revenues and expenditures, and the general ledger. The council is working on a more flexible system for holistic cohort management. The current system is noted as inflexible. The financial data allows for review against cloud budgets.
New Personnel Handbook and Code of Ethics Implementation Underway
The town is implementing a new personnel handbook and code of ethics. Job descriptions, hours, and responsibilities are being defined for all town employees. Acknowledgements for the handbook and code of ethics will be obtained.
Town Council Approves Perpetual Pride Month Flag Display
The town council passed a resolution to recognize June as Pride Month and authorize the perpetual annual display of a pride flag. The resolution aims to make this recognition an ongoing tradition.
Library Announces Diverse Programs: 'Jaws' Documentary, Shark Conservation, and New Book Club
The library is offering various programs, including a discussion on the making of the film 'Jaws', focusing on its backstory, cast, and score. There's also an educational program on Atlantic white shark conservancy, detailing research projects, conservation impacts, and public safety efforts. For adults, a new far-away fiction book club is launching, meeting monthly on Thursdays. The library also highlights its regular programming available on its calendar and has recorded significant participation in events and the summer reading program.
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