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Fireworks Permit Approved for Lake Pearl Event
The Select Board approved a special event permit for fireworks at Lake Pearl on August 8th, 2026, from 9:30 PM to 10:30 PM. This has become an annual tradition for the entertainment of lake residents. Pyrotechnics will be launched from a barge after obtaining necessary permits from the fire department. The event was approved pending good standing with public safety and contingent upon the applicant notifying all abutters. No concerns were communicated from department heads, and a similar event held previously went smoothly.
Town Manager Reports on Park Improvements, Pavilion Bids, and DPW Facility
Mike King, the Town Manager, provided updates on several town projects. The Sweat Park lighting improvements project has begun, with underground electrical infrastructure and pole foundations being installed, and is expected to be completed in September. The Rice Complex improvements project is set to start in early August, with athletic fields to be seeded in the fall. Bids for a new pavilion at the Rice Complex exceeded the appropriated funds, and staff are evaluating options to reduce costs. A topping-off ceremony was held for the new DPW facility, marking the completion of structural steel erection.
Community Preservation Committee Reports on Funding and Projects
The Community Preservation Committee (CPC) provided an update on its activities and funding. Since its establishment in 2017, the CPC has collected approximately $2.7 million in taxpayer funds and an additional $600,000, totaling about $3.2 million in funding. They have recommended and approved 32 projects, including 2 in housing, 9 historical projects, and 21 in open space and recreation. The committee highlighted that CPC funds can be used for acquiring, preserving, and creating housing or open space, and also for maintaining, restoring, or rehabilitating properties acquired with CPC funds. Two upcoming projects include a $24,000 request from the Friends of Mirror Lake for open space preservation and invasive weed treatment, and a $350,000 request from the Recreation Commission for field lighting at the Rice Complex.
Republic Services' Truck Rodeo 2026 Approved for Fourth Year
The Select Board approved the special event application for Republic Services' Truck Rodeo 2026, an event now in its fourth year. This event is a skills competition for company employees, including mechanical techs and drivers, and is closed to the public. Republic Services is working with town departments, including the building inspector and fire department, to ensure all necessary permits and inspections are completed. A 20x20 tent will be set up for the event, which occurs annually on August 29th. The application was approved pending good standing with the board of health, building commissioner, and public safety.
Select Board Approves Cemetery Maintenance and Tree Removal Funds
The Select Board approved expenditures from the cemetery perpetual care account. The first expenditure of $982 is for the treatment of a large copper beech tree in the center cemetery. The second expenditure of $12,950 is for the removal of 11 dead trees in the center cemetery identified as posing maintenance and safety concerns by Ray Rose, manager of cemetery and parks division. Both expenditures were approved.
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