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Select Board - 07/14/2026

Published: Jul 14, 2026

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Community DevelopmentAll

Town Manager Reports on Successful July 3rd Celebration, Cybersecurity Initiatives, and Upcoming Warrant Articles

The July 3rd celebration was deemed a great success, with no incidents reported. The town manager thanked the patriotic committee, various town departments (Fire, Police, DPW, Facilities and Grounds), and volunteers for their efforts. Mr. Crapman, as chairman of the committee, was specifically thanked. The event included activities like pie eating, watermelon eating, and sack races during the day, and fireworks at night, with improved traffic control compared to previous years. The town manager also mentioned meeting with attorney Scott Lashway from Mintz to work on an MSA and develop a policy addressing community concerns around cybersecurity and privacy. A salary study RFQ received 13 responses. Voter-related mailings will differentiate between mail-in ballot applications and voter registration confirmations. The town manager's newsletter will now utilize AI for content generation. South Street milling and paving is scheduled to begin on July 6th. Warrant articles for the fall meeting will include budget amendments, free cash appropriations, stabilization fund transfers, MBTA Communities Act, ADA commission, intermunicipal agreements for out-of-town sewer, Shasheen budget article, and lighting at the high school.

Public SafetyOther

Board Continues Discussions on Flock Technology Amidst Civil Rights Concerns

Discussions surrounding Flock technology continued, with board members highlighting ongoing civil rights concerns and other cities canceling contracts. The town manager is working with attorney Scott Lashway from Mintz to develop an MSA and policy addressing community concerns. While an independent cyber security assessment was previously discussed, the current path focuses on legal counsel. The Police Department has an internal Flock policy that will be reviewed. Board members emphasized the importance of inclusivity and considering resident input, including research by James.

Community DevelopmentOther

Flock Report Presented; Community Input Acknowledged for Bee Concerns

James presented a report on Flock technology, which was 100 pages long. He thanked the town for their efforts in handling the bees report updates, noting that over 100 conditions were approved, with 50 coming from the hosting agreement. He acknowledged the impact of community voices, including interveners and the board of health, and stated the town will continue to take these matters seriously, especially regarding evacuation strategies.

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Special Town Meeting Scheduled for October 6, 2026

The board scheduled a special town meeting for October 6th, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Tucker Memorial High School. This meeting will address specific town business as outlined in the warrant. The motion to schedule was made by Mr. Mackey and seconded by Mr. Lombardo. The vote was unanimous.

Transparency And GovernanceAll

Board Approves Letter Regarding MBTA Community Act

The board approved a letter regarding the MBTA Community Act. The letter was drafted by Mr. Curran, Alex, Robert, and Mr. Crapman, based on previous board direction. The motion to approve the letter was made by Mr. Mackey and seconded by Mr. Crapman. The vote was unanimous.

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