Cumberland public meetings in 2024
6 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Town Council Meeting
The Town Council voted on multiple proposed amendments to the Town Charter, including changes to the Mayor's salary and residency requirements for certain officials. The Council also approved an amendment to the 2023-2024 General Fund Budget and several new appointments.
- Approved ordinance #24-08B amending the FY 2023-2024 General Fund Budget
- Voted on Charter Review questions regarding Mayor's salary and official residency requirements
- Appointed Abigail McVerry as Principal Planner
- Approved a special event license for British Motorcars of New England at Diamond Hill Park
- Approved mobile food licenses for Kona Ice, Alien Ice Cream, and Turner Bros
Special Town Council Meeting
The council discussed upcoming legislation regarding the use of low-speed vehicles on local and state roadways. Members also approved several business licenses and an entertainment permit for July 4th fireworks. A draft ordinance was requested to address vehicle specifications and road usage.
- Discussion on regulations for low-speed vehicles (max 25 mph) on roads
- Approval of a mobile food establishment license for Twisted Churros
- Approval of a victualling license for The Dugout at 7 Cray Street
- Approval of an entertainment license for July 4th fireworks at Tucker Field
- Approval of a hawker's license for New England Novelty at Tucker Field
License Commission Meeting
The Board of License Commissioners approved a Class BNT license application for JC Sleepy Hollow LLC dba The Dugout. The applicants presented plans to lease the basement located at 7 Cray Street. A public hearing was held with no members of the public speaking.
- Approval of Class BNT License for JC Sleepy Hollow LLC dba The Dugout (7 Cray Street)
- Acceptance of minutes from the June 5, 2024, special meeting
Town Council Meeting
The Council approved operating budgets for the General, Water, and Sewer departments for fiscal year 2024/2025. They also adopted the Cumberland Hazard Mitigation Plan to assist with future grant applications for natural disasters. Additionally, various vendor licenses and construction change orders were approved.
- Approved operating budgets for General, Water, and Sewer departments for FY 2024/2025
- Adopted the Cumberland Hazard Mitigation Plan
- Authorized a $20,886.77 change order for Diamond Hill Community Center
- Approved various mobile food establishment licenses
- Tabled ordinances #24-09 and #24-10 regarding zoning maps
Special Town Council Meeting
During a special meeting on June 5, 2024, the Cumberland Town Council voted to enter an executive session regarding the disposition of publicly held property. The council also voted to seal the minutes of that session. The meeting adjourned at 7:23 p.m.
- Vote to enter executive session for public property discussions
- Vote to seal executive session minutes
License Commission Meeting
The Cumberland License Commission approved a temporary outdoor serving license for the Club Lusitana annual feast on June 21 and 22, 2024. The commission also voted to table a Class BNT license application for The Dugout at 7 Cray Street until June 10, 2024.
- Approved temporary outdoor serving license for Club Lusitana feast (June 21-22)
- Tabled Class BNT license application for JC Sleepy Hollow LLC dba The Dugout at 7 Cray Street
- Approved minutes from the May 15, 2024, special meeting