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2026-07-16Select Board Meeting
Published: Jul 16, 2026
Ambulance Service Accounts Receivable Written Off; Revenue Exceeds Budget
The select board approved the write-off of accounts receivable from ambulance services for the year ending June 30, 2023, and prior. The finance office and billing contractor will proceed with this write-off. The total revenue for the current year is projected to be $597,000, exceeding the budgeted revenue by $97,500. The board also noted improvements in collections through an online portal, which generated approximately $36,000-$37,000 [cite: 170-224].
Appointments Made to Finance Committee and Historic District Commission
The select board approved the reappointment of Kimberly Mandato and Ruth Lions to the finance committee, and Dominic Cardella to the historic district commission. These individuals were previously unable to be considered due to late paperwork, but have since submitted the necessary documentation and confirmed their continued interest [cite: 340-369].
Public Works Department Authorized to Purchase New Plow Truck
The select board authorized the public works director to purchase a new 2026 Freightliner truck with a plow equipment package from Viking Civas for $250,411. This purchase is within the allocated budget of $295,000 and the truck is confirmed to be in stock and available before the upcoming plow season. This was the lowest bid received from multiple dealers [cite: 275-339].
Select Board Approves Write-Off of Unpaid Personal Property Taxes
The select board considered and approved a motion to allow the tax collector to write off the balance of personal property taxes totaling $4,232.26. This write-off pertains to taxes from 2022 and 2023. The discussion also touched upon a potential ordinance that would prevent the issuance of business licenses to individuals or entities with outstanding town payments, aiming to improve tax collection. This proposed ordinance will be brought to the board in the fall for further consideration [cite: 83-141].
Public Hearing Scheduled for Temporary Thompson Lane Closure
The select board set a public hearing for August 6, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. to consider the temporary closure of Thompson Lane. This closure is requested by Scott Blant, owner of 21 Main Street (Thompson Lane), to allow for safe staging and construction work on his building. The town manager will notify abutters of the proposed closure. The sidewalk closure in front of the facility has already been approved by the public works department. Christina Sloan, owner of 19 Main Street, has agreed to the plan and will have access to Blant's parking lot if needed [cite: 643-744].
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