Tolland public meetings in 2025

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved and signed the Franklin Regional Council of Governments Collective Highway Bid Participate agreement by unanimous vote. Discussion and signing of the Western Massachusetts Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement was tabled until Patrick is present. Kate Donovan was assigned to obtain cost quotes for renting versus purchasing a dumpster for the PSC.

• Approved FRCOG Collective Highway Bid Participate agreement (unanimous)
• Tabled Western Massachusetts Law Enforcement Mutual Aid Agreement discussion
• Assigned Kate Donovan to obtain dumpster cost quotes

Conservation Commission

The Tolland Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on December 18, 2025, to consider a request to renovate a dock at 409 North Trail and a request to cut down a tree near Otis Reservoir. The meeting will be held via Zoom.

• Public hearing: Renovate existing dock at 409 North Trail
• Public hearing: Cut down tree within 20 feet of Otis Reservoir
• Review and approve last month's meeting minutes
• Set next meeting date
• Attend Land Grant meeting to learn about applying for land grants in MA

The commission unanimously denied Paul Preston's request to renovate the dock at Noyes Pond (RDA 2025-20) and David DiRico's request to cut a tree near Otis Reservoir (RDA 2025-21). The November 2025 meeting minutes were approved unanimously. The next meeting was scheduled for January 29, 2026 with a submission deadline of January 16, 2026.

• Denied dock renovation at 409 North Trail, Noyes Pond (unanimous negative determination)
• Denied tree removal at 119 Lands End Drive, Otis Reservoir (unanimous negative determination)
• Approved November 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Set next meeting date for January 29, 2026 (decision)

Board of Selectmen

Selectman Steve moved to move the Special Town Meeting to December 17. Patrick seconded the motion. The board voted unanimously to approve the new date. A request for an explanation of Article 4 was discussed, but no action was taken.

• Rescheduled Special Town Meeting to Dec 17 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The Tolland Conservation Commission will hold public hearings on four Requests for Determination of Applicability (RDA). The body will also prepare a Certificate of Compliance for 82 Stones Throw and schedule a site visit to 119 Lands End.

• RDA for Wildwood Property Owners Association to cut three trees near Cranberry Pond
• RDA for David Laks at 23 Lakeside Drive to build a 14X26 foot wood deck
• RDA for Mark and Helen Cohen at 82 Stones Throw to remove 5 dead trees
• RDA for Eversource distribution line maintenance and improvements
• Inspection visit to 119 Lands End

The commission issued unanimous negative determinations for four resource‑development applications involving tree removal, a deck, and utility work near Cranberry Pond. It unanimously approved the September 25, 2025 meeting minutes. The board also directed preparation of a copy of the COC for 82 Stones Throw and set the next meeting for December 18, 2025 with a submission deadline of December 5.

• Denied RDA 2025-16 (Wildwood Property Owners Association) to cut trees – unanimous
• Denied RDA 2025-17 (David Laks) to build deck – unanimous
• Denied RDA 2025-18 (Mark and Helen Cohen) to remove dead trees – unanimous
• Denied RDA 2025-19 (Eversource via Tighe & Bond) for distribution line work – unanimous
• Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes – unanimous
• Directed preparation of a copy of the COC for 82 Stones Throw
• Set next meeting date for December 18, 2025 with submission deadline Dec 5

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the October meeting minutes. It granted one motor vehicle abatement application. The FY2027 Chapter 61B application was tabled again while the Board plans to contact town counsel and the Department of Revenue for more information. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 pm.

• Approved October meeting minutes
• Granted motor vehicle abatement application
• Tabled FY2027 Chapter 61B application; Board to contact town counsel and DOR

Board of Selectmen

The Board received a police call breakdown and an update on a stolen‑property case. Kate reported boiler servicing needs for the Town Hall and Library and the need to replace library oil tanks. She announced a contract with Deedy Electric to repair the PSC spotlight and suggested posting a weight limit on Schoolhouse Road. No votes were recorded on these items.

• Contracted Deedy Electric to repair PSC spotlight (reported, no vote)
• Recommended posting weight limit on Schoolhouse Road (proposed)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen discussed installing an electronic signboard, adding a dumpster at the Public Safety Complex, and recent inspections of the library and fuel tanks. They heard a report on the Tag Sale and its success. The Board approved the Council on Aging's request to create a committee to organize broader community events.

• Allowed Council on Aging to form committee for broader community events

Planning Board

The board discussed four concerns raised by Lise and Dave Letellier about the proposed Cannabis Bylaw. After discussion, the three‑member quorum voted to keep the current final revision of the bylaw as posted on the town website. The board said the revision provides a regulatory base for special permitting applications.

• Kept current final revision of the Cannabis Bylaw (board vote)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved building permits for deck extensions at 23 Lakeside Drive and 238 West Granville Road, noting the plans met all setback requirements. The board also scheduled a public‑notice meeting for the proposed short‑term rental and cannabis bylaws on October 27, 2025, after posting the notice on October 2, 2025. The meeting adjourned at 20:05.

• Approved building permit for deck extension at 23 Lakeside Drive (plan meets setback requirements)
• Approved building permit for deck extension at 238 West Granville Road (plan meets setback requirements)
• Scheduled public‑notice meeting for short‑term rental and cannabis bylaws on 10/27/2025

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen reviewed the draft short‑term rental bylaw with the Planning Board chair, town clerk, fire chief, police chief, and building inspector. They noted that the transfer‑station permit requirement will be resolved by the Board and that fees will be set in the annual fee schedule. No vote or formal action on the bylaw was recorded. The meeting also reported a $29,600 Edward J. Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant for the police department and that the school committee approved borrowing up to $323,000 for FY26 capital projects.

Planning Board

The board reviewed four concerns raised by Lise and Dave Letellier about the proposed cannabis bylaw, including yard setbacks, building size limits, greenhouse lighting, and commercial traffic hours. After discussion, the three‑member quorum voted to keep the current final revision of the bylaw that was posted after the Oct 18 public‑notice meeting. No amendments were made.

• Kept current final revision of the proposed cannabis bylaw (quorum vote)

Board of Selectmen

The board noted that the MassWorks grant for the Schoolhouse Road Rehabilitation Phase 1 project was approved for $1,000,000. A motion to let Animal Control Officer Kate Donovan attend required continuing‑education classes during Department of Public Works hours was seconded and passed unanimously. Draft short‑term‑rental and cannabis bylaws were received and slated for inter‑departmental review on October 20, 2025.

• Approved Kate Donovan’s CEU schedule during DPW hours (unanimous)
• Scheduled review of short‑term‑rental and cannabis bylaws on Oct 20, 2025

Conservation Commission

The Tolland Conservation Commission is holding a public hearing regarding a request from the Biodiversity Research Group. The commission will also address administrative tasks including meeting minutes and advertising fee collection.

• Public hearing for RDA submitted by Thomas Gregg for a temporary platform in Otis Reservoir

The commission gave a unanimous negative determination on RDA 2025-15, rejecting the Biodiversity Research Group’s proposal to place a temporary floating platform in Otis Reservoir, which would be installed in spring and removed during drawdown. The commission approved the minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting. The commission decided to keep the advertising fee collection procedure unchanged. The next meeting was scheduled for October 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM via Zoom.

• Unanimous negative determination on RDA 2025-15 for temporary floating platform in Otis Reservoir
• Approved minutes of August 28, 2025 meeting
• Maintained current advertising fee collection procedure (no change)
• Scheduled next meeting for October 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM on Zoom

Board of Selectmen

The Board discussed a request for Officer Chris Sariol to work 12 hours per week on patrol, with funding to be sought at the Special Town Meeting. A motion was made and seconded to appoint a list of individuals as volunteer firefighters; one selectman recused himself and the vote outcome was not recorded. No other actions were decided.

• Motion to appoint volunteer firefighters made; vote outcome not recorded

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved a single tax rate for the four property classes for FY2026. They appointed Suzanne Moquin to the Cultural Council. They approved Eversource's plan to install 26 utility poles (2 on West Granville Road and 24 on New Boston Road). All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY2026 tax rate for all property classes (3-0)
• Appointed Suzanne Moquin to the Cultural Council (3-0)
• Approved installation of 26 Eversource poles (2 on West Granville Road, 24 on New Boston Road) (3-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission unanimously denied the RDA for a stone sea wall repair at 185 Lands End Drive, the RDA for demolition and rebuilding at 22 Crow lane, and the RDA for dock repair at 155 Moreau Road, noting that two must wait for an Otis Reservoir drawdown. The commission also approved the minutes of the July31, 2025 meeting.

• Denied RDA for stone sea wall repair at 185 Lands End Drive (unanimous negative determination)
• Denied RDA for demolition and rebuild at 22 Crow lane (unanimous negative determination)
• Denied RDA for dock repair at 155 Moreau Road (unanimous negative determination)
• Approved minutes of July31, 2025 meeting (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved the FY2026 LA3 and LA15 items. Ten motor vehicle abatement applications were reviewed and granted. Three motor vehicle commitments were signed and warranted. The July meeting minutes were read and approved.

• Approved FY2026 LA3 and LA15
• Granted ten motor vehicle abatement applications
• Signed and warranted three motor vehicle commitments
• Approved July meeting minutes

Board of Selectmen

The Board heard an update from Fire Chief Munson on department matters. Police Chief Bergeron reported finding a traffic control vehicle costing $4,500 and said the remaining funds of the authorized $10,000 would be used to prepare it. No votes or formal approvals were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 6:30 PM.

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen voted unanimously to allow Police Chief Bergeron to spend up to $10,000 from the Cruiser account to replace the TC1 police cruiser. Chief Bergeron had earlier recommended a larger purchase using the account’s $81,930 balance, but the board deferred that decision to the Annual Town Meeting. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved purchase up to $10,000 for a new police cruiser to replace TC1 (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission issued an emergency certificate allowing Larry Dinkes to remove a dead, rotted tree at 150 Moreau Road. Two requests for resource development applications (RDA) were denied unanimously: one for David Gufarotti at 56 Brook Lane and another for Eric Salk at 207 Lakeside Drive. A third RDA for Stan Rosen at 339 Beetle Road was noted but no determination was made.

• Issued emergency certificate for tree removal at 150 Moreau Road (unanimous)
• Unanimous negative determination for RDA continuance at 56 Brook Lane
• Unanimous negative determination for RDA at 207 Lakeside Drive

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen voted to authorize the Department of Public Works staff to dispose of the organ currently located at the church. The motion was made by Selectman Patrick Barrett, seconded by Selectman Ed Deming, and passed unanimously. No other matters were decided.

• Authorized DPW staff to dispose of church organ (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board approved the June meeting minutes. It also reviewed and granted one motor vehicle abatement application.

• Approved June meeting minutes
• Granted motor vehicle abatement application

Planning Board

The board approved a property setback request for 1195 Colebrook River Rd. It also approved shed permits for 15 Thicket Rd. and a storage shed for 156 South Village Rd. A renewal of a special permit for Camp Timber Trails at 1266 E. Otis Rd was approved as well.

• Approved property setback request for 1195 Colebrook River Rd.
• Approved shed permit for 15 Thicket Rd.
• Approved storage shed permit for 156 South Village Rd.
• Approved renewal of special permit for Camp Timber Trails at 1266 E. Otis Rd

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved FY2026 appointments for multiple town positions, including Animal Control Officer and Inspector, Assistant Town Clerk, Assistant Treasurer, and several committee members. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes. All appointments were listed as approved during the July 14, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Animal Control Officer: Kate Donovan
• Approved Animal Inspector: Kate Donovan
• Approved Assistant Town Clerk: Margaret McClellan
• Approved Town Clerk: Susan Vodren
• Approved Assistant Treasurer: Susan Vodren
• Approved Treasurer/Collector: Margaret McClellan
• Approved Conservation Commission members: Lora Wade, Les Cohn, Valerie Nickerson
• Approved Police Chief: Scott Bergeron

Board of Selectmen

The board unanimously approved increasing the two police officers’ weekly patrol hours from 8 to 12 hours through August. The board accepted the resignation of Alan Binder from the Conservation Commission. The board unanimously appointed Lora Wade as Conservation Agent and Assistant Board of Health Agent for a six‑month term. The board unanimously approved transferring $9,826.20 from the Floating Office Assistant fund to specified line items, including a labor market wage survey, assessors’ salaries, DPW floor sealing, snow brakes, and town insurance and bonds.

• Approved increase of patrol hours to 12 per week for two officers (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Alan Binder from Conservation Commission
• Approved appointment of Lora Wade as Conservation Agent and Assistant Board of Health Agent (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of $9,826.20 to listed budget items (unanimous)

Conservation Commission

The commission denied a shed request at 100 West Otter Drive and a dock replacement at 40 Lakeside, both by unanimous negative votes. It approved the reconstruction of an existing dock at 174 Meadow by unanimous vote, allowing work after the Cranberry Pond drawdown. A continuance was approved for the project at 56 Brook Lane, which will be reconsidered at the next meeting. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Denied shed at 100 West Otter Drive (unanimous negative)
• Denied dock replacement at 40 Lakeside (unanimous negative)
• Approved continuance for 56 Brook Lane project (continuance granted)
• Approved dock reconstruction at 174 Meadow (unanimous)

Board of Assessors

The Board read and approved the May meeting minutes. It granted two motor‑vehicle abatement applications. The FY2026 LA13A and omitted/revised reports were signed and filed with the Department of Local Services. The meeting adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

• Approved May meeting minutes
• Granted two motor vehicle abatement applications
• Signed and filed FY2026 LA13A report with DLS
• Signed and filed omitted/revised FY2026 report with DLS

Planning Board

The Board approved the site plan for a ground‑solar installation at 427 River Rd after confirming it meets all setback requirements. Applicants were instructed to continue processing the permit using the checklist form. The Board also reviewed and forwarded the January‑May 2025 meeting minutes to the town clerk.

• Approved ground‑solar site plan for 427 River Rd
• Processed and submitted Jan‑May 2025 meeting minutes to town clerk

Board of Selectmen

The board unanimously approved waiving the fee for a private wedding to be held at CTT. It also approved changing the cemetery‑plot purchase rules to read “Tolland resident and/or property owners.” Other items, such as the solar‑array proposal and a request for additional insurance coverage, were discussed but no actions were taken.

• Waived event fee for private wedding at CTT (unanimous)
• Approved language change for cemetery plot rules to “Tolland resident and/or property owners”

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved the April meeting minutes. It granted two motor vehicle abatement applications and processed two personal property abatements, noting clerical errors in the accounts. The FY2026 contract with CAI Technologies was signed.

• Approved April meeting minutes
• Granted two motor vehicle abatements
• Processed two personal property abatements (accounts created as clerical errors)
• Signed FY2026 contract with CAI Technologies

Conservation Commission

The commission unanimously approved Mark and Helen Cohen’s request to reconstruct an existing deck at 82 Stones Throw in the Cranberry Pond buffer zone, requiring straw waddles to be used. The commission also approved Tigh and Bond’s request to install a solar array in a resource‑area buffer zone, voting 2‑0 after Alan Binder recused himself. Orders of conditions will be issued for both projects. The next meeting is scheduled for June 26, 2025.

• Approved deck reconstruction at 82 Stones Throw (unanimous)
• Approved solar array installation by Tigh and Bond (2‑0 vote; Alan Binder recused)

Planning Board

The board approved a garage permit for Richard King at 14 Brookside Lane, noting the site plan meets all setback requirements. The board did not approve Elizabeth Fredericks' shed permit for 227 Lakeside Drive because the location fails bylaw setback rules, and the application was referred to the Zoning Board of Appeals for review. No vote tallies were recorded.

• Approved garage permit for 14 Brookside Lane (no vote tally recorded)
• Referred shed permit for 227 Lakeside Drive to ZBA for review (no vote tally recorded)

Board of Selectmen

The Board received and reviewed a letter of concern from Stacey Moura about a proposed solar array on Colebrook River Road. The Board assigned Steve DellaGiustina to serve as Constable for the June 3, 2025 town election. The meeting adjourned at 6:15 PM.

• Assigned Steve DellaGiustina to serve as Constable for the June 3, 2025 election

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen unanimously approved a motion to amend the borrowing article for the track restoration project, lowering the amount from $192,000 to $92,000. They also unanimously approved a motion to prohibit early voting for the Annual Town Election scheduled for June 3rd.

• Amended borrowing amount for track restoration to $92,000 (unanimous)
• Prohibited early voting for the June 3rd Annual Town Election (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The board approved adding a proposed hourly rate of $22.00 for the Transfer Station Attendant to the Annual Town Meeting Warrant, passing the motion unanimously. The board scheduled a mandatory meeting of all department heads for June 18 at 6:00 PM. It also set a new biweekly meeting schedule starting June 16, requiring the Police Chief to attend at 5:00 PM and the Fire Chief at 6:00 PM. The board received an email confirming acceptance of Option 2 for the Police Chief salary.

• Approved $22.00 hourly rate for Transfer Station Attendant (unanimous)
• Scheduled mandatory department heads meeting for June 18 at 6:00 PM
• Established biweekly board meetings starting June 16, with Police Chief attendance at 5:00 PM and Fire Chief at 6:00 PM

Planning Board

The Board accepted Mark Bergeron's home building permit application after confirming the site plan met setback requirements. It accepted the Sound Study recommendations with conditions. It accepted the Emergency Response plan for the BESS solar battery system. The Conservation/Environmental Impact study remains pending.

• Accepted Home Building Permit for 155 Moreau Rd (site plan meets setbacks)
• Accepted Sound Study recommendations with condition
• Accepted Emergency Response plan for BESS Solar Battery system
• Conservation/Environmental Impact study pending

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved the April meeting minutes. It granted a motor vehicle abatement, a veteran exemption, and a Chapter 61B application. Four personal property abatements were processed, with accounts created to correct clerical errors.

• Approved April meeting minutes
• Granted motor vehicle abatement application
• Processed four personal property abatements (clerical error correction)
• Granted veteran exemption
• Granted Chapter 61B application (pending lien release and notarization)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee unanimously voted to dis‑approve using $10,000 from the Police Reserve Fund for office furniture, keeping the money in the Police budget and returning it to the general fund after FY25. The committee also unanimously approved the Police Chief salary proposal presented by the Select board. The FY27 budget was reviewed but no further action was taken.

• Dis‑approved $10,000 police reserve fund reallocation to office furniture (unanimous)
• Approved Police Chief salary proposal (unanimous)

Board of Selectmen

The board unanimously approved a petition allowing Eversource to install 26 poles on New Boston Road, 2 poles on West Granville Road, ten mid‑span poles and relocate fourteen poles, contingent on the new pole locations being marked as directed by Kate Donovan. The board will schedule a meeting, with a translator, between the transfer‑station attendant and Kate Donovan to discuss the attendant’s proposed pay increase. The Finance Committee voted to deny Chief Bergeron’s request to spend the remaining $10,000 of grant funds, returning the money to the General Fund. The selectmen voted to place an article on the Annual Town Meeting warrant to transfer funds to cover the $11,823.40 winter‑roads budget deficit.

• Approve Eversource pole installation petition (contingent on marking) – passed unanimously (3-0)
• Schedule meeting with transfer‑station attendant and Kate Donovan, with translator
• Deny Chief Bergeron’s request to spend $10,000 grant funds – Finance Committee vote
• Place article on Annual Town Meeting warrant to transfer funds for winter‑roads deficit

Conservation Commission

The commission held a public hearing on the Tighe and Bond solar array notice of intent. The peer review of that notice was completed and is available for public reading at Town Hall. No votes or approvals were recorded.

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen moved unanimously to enter and later exit an executive session for personnel negotiations. They also voted to offer a $200 payment to the Town of Granville to purchase a 2013 Ford Explorer for parts to support the Tolland Police Cruiser. No decision was made on the lawn‑care bid from Walker Property Services.

• Entered executive session for personnel negotiations (unanimous)
• Exited executive session for personnel negotiations (unanimous)
• Approved $200 payment to Granville for 2013 Ford Explorer parts

Finance Committee

The committee approved a transfer of $4,536.58 from the Reserve Fund to cover heating repair at the Public Safety Complex. The motion was made, seconded, and voted on, though the vote tally was not recorded. Capital project plans and budget requests were presented but no decisions were recorded on them.

• Approved $4,536.58 transfer from Reserve Fund for heating repair (vote tally not recorded)

Planning Board

The Tolland Planning Board held a special permit hearing on January 28, 2025 for a brewery/taproom at 33 West Granville Road. Applicant Adam LaClair of Wanderwood Aleworks LLC and owners William & Nichol Magni were present. The board unanimously approved the permit with quiet‑hour conditions. Any appeal must be filed in writing with the town clerk within 20 days.

• Approved special permit for Wanderwood Aleworks LLC brewery/taproom at 33 West Granville Road (unanimous)
• Condition imposed: quiet hours 9 pm‑8 am Sun‑Thu and 10 pm‑8 am Fri‑Sat

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen noted that the Odyssey Teen Camp's license application remains incomplete and cited missing certifications for kitchen staff and required nursing and social‑worker staffing. A board member and the Health Agent will inspect the camp three days before its scheduled opening on June 16, 2025. The Board also stated that no machinery may be used in Spring Hill Cemetery, so the gravestone footing must be dug by hand.

• Board member and Health Agent to inspect camp three days before June 16, 2025 opening
• Footing for gravestone at Spring Hill Cemetery must be dug by hand (no machinery allowed)

Finance Committee

The committee voted to raise the police chief's salary over the next two fiscal years, allocating $24,960 for the current year and $14,560 for additional patrol hours next year. The motion passed with three votes for the two‑year increase and one vote for a full increase. No other items were decided; remaining topics were noted for future discussion or scheduling.

• Approved two-year police chief salary increase (3-1 vote)

Board of Selectmen

The Selectmen approved an amendment to the antenna site agreement at 162 Colebrook River Road, raising the annual rent by $7,500 effective April 1, 2026 with a 3% yearly escalation. They unanimously rejected the submitted applications for the Dance Beyond and Teen Odyssey events. The Board also unanimously appointed Judy Stanley as the new Tolland School Representative. The Finance Committee recommended a phased salary increase for the Police Chief totaling $39,520 over two years.

• Approved antenna site amendment with $7,500 rent increase (no vote tally reported)
• Unanimously denied Dance Beyond and Teen Odyssey event applications
• Unanimously appointed Judy Stanley as Tolland School Representative
• Finance Committee recommended Police Chief salary increase of $24,960 plus $14,560 for patrol duties, to be phased over two years

Planning Board

The Planning Board continued its discussion on the peer‑review progress for the proposed solar PV and battery energy storage system project, addressing acoustic noise and watershed concerns noted in earlier meetings. The board said a decision letter will be issued later when all information is available. The board also noted it will discuss logistics for newly proposed bylaws concerning rental properties and cannabis.

Board of Assessors

The Board of Assessors approved the January meeting minutes. They granted all 37 motor vehicle abatement applications, including 34 for Town vehicles. One Chapter61B application was tabled pending further information.

• Approved January minutes
• Granted 37 motor vehicle abatement applications (34 for Town vehicles)
• Tabled Chapter61B application (pending further information)

Finance Committee

The committee adopted a series of salary increases, ranging from 3% to 10% for many positions such as the Moderator, Treasurer, Tax Collector, Assessor Board, Planning Board, Registrar of Voters, and Library staff. Specific salary bumps were set for the Building Inspector ($8,000), Animal Inspector ($600), Animal Control Officer ($3,000 with a temporary $2,500 rate), DPW Superintendent ($80,000), and DPW Foreman ($33 per hour). Stipends for the Emergency Management officer ($500), Firefighters ($1,000 each for a total of $9,000), and Webmaster ($2,000) were also approved, along with a $15,000 allocation for snow and ice. The proposed increase for the Police Chief’s salary was not voted on and will be revisited at a later meeting.

• Moderator salary increased 3%
• Treasurer and Tax Collector salaries increased 10%
• Assessor Board, Planning Board, and Registrar of Voters salaries increased 3%
• Building Inspector salary set at $8,000
• Animal Inspector stipend approved $600; Animal Control Officer stipend approved $3,000 (temporary $2,500)
• DPW Superintendent salary increased to $80,000
• Firefighter stipend approved $1,000 each (total $9,000)
• Police Chief salary increase postponed for further discussion

Board of Selectmen

The Board of Selectmen voted to apply a 3% cost‑of‑living adjustment for a list of elected boards and staff. They also approved a 10% salary increase for the Treasurer, Tax Collector, Assessor Clerk, Accounting Officer, Librarian, Administrative Assistant and Fire Chief. The volunteer firefighters' stipend will rise from $600 to $1,000. A proposal to increase the Town Clerk’s weekly hours to 14 and raise the hourly wage by 10% was discussed but no vote was recorded.

• Approved 3% COLA for Moderator, Selectmen, Assessors, Planning Board, Registrar of Voters, Finance Committee, Library Staff, Custodian, Conservation Commission, Office Assistant, Board of Appeals
• Approved 10% salary increase for Treasurer, Tax Collector, Assessor Clerk, Accounting Officer, Librarian, Administrative Assistant, Fire Chief
• Approved increase of Volunteer Firefighters stipend from $600 to $1,000
• Discussed proposal to raise Town Clerk hours from 12 to 14 per week and increase hourly wage by 10% (no vote recorded)