Select Board Recap September 14, 2026

Sep 21, 2026 YouTube

In this recap of the September 14 Select Board meeting, Town Administrator Cody Haddad provided an overview of municipal business and upcoming town initiatives, speaking from the newly constructed 60-space parking lot behind Town Hall. The meeting opened with a joint session between the Select Board and the Planning Board to discuss state-level housing initiatives, notably Ballot Question 7 on the November ballot proposing a 5,000-square-foot minimum lot size where water and sewer exist, as well as legislation regarding housing on religious properties ('Yes in God's Backyard') and duplex conversions in single-family zones. The Select Board also handled several personnel items and committee appointments. The board introduced new Human Resources Director Carol Mello, appointed Eva Cavasso and Crystal Amaral to the Russells Mills Historic District Commission, and appointed Alexi Rodman to the Conservation Commission. In addition, updates were provided by Youth Advocate Deloris Joseph regarding youth programming and Parent Cafes, and Public Health Nurse Maura Reimer regarding tick-borne illnesses and prevention. Finally, the board reviewed the draft warrant for the October 20 Fall Town Meeting, which includes approximately 17 articles, and highlighted the town's new online budget transparency portal. Haddad reminded residents utilizing Memorial Stadium and recreational amenities to park in the new 60-space lot rather than Town Hall customer spaces.

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