York public meetings in 2025

Selectboard

The board approved the collective bargaining agreement with MSEA‑SEIU Local 1989 for 2025‑2027 (vote 4‑0). It also approved a new business license for York Street Kitchen (vote 4‑0). The consent agenda was accepted with a mailing‑address amendment (vote 4‑0). Susan Covino was appointed to the Climate Action Committee and Joel Lefever’s resignation from the Historic Markers Committee was accepted, each by unanimous vote.

• Approved MSEA‑SEIU contract (4‑0)
• Approved York Street Kitchen business license (4‑0)
• Accepted consent agenda with address amendment (4‑0)
• Appointed Susan Covino to Climate Action Committee (term through 6/30/2028) (4‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Joel Lefever from Historic Markers Committee (4‑0)

Budget Committee

The York Budget Committee approved the minutes from the November 25, 2025 meeting with a 7‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken; the remainder of the meeting consisted of reports, site visits, and updates.

• Approved minutes of November 25, 2025 (7-0)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee approved the November meeting minutes. The members discussed updates to the Route 1 study, the Complete Streets policy, sidewalk gaps, and safety concerns for walkers and cyclists, but no formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded. Tasks such as sending a donation letter, revising a safety write‑up, and checking on a speed study were assigned for follow‑up.

• Approved November meeting minutes (no vote recorded)

Historic District Commission

The York Historic District Commission approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for a new outbuilding at 94 Lindsay Road. It accepted and opened public hearings for demolition applications at 287 Long Sands Road and 39 Main Street, and found both properties lack sufficient historic significance to delay demolition. The commission also approved the minutes from the October 7, 2025 meeting.

• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for new outbuilding at 94 Lindsay Road (4-0)
• Accepted application for demolition at 287 Long Sands Road (4-0)
• Opened public hearing for demolition at 287 Long Sands Road (4-0)
• Found 287 Long Sands Road not of sufficient historic significance to delay demolition (4-0)
• Accepted application for demolition at 39 Main Street (4-0)
• Opened public hearing for demolition at 39 Main Street (4-0)
• Found 39 Main Street not of sufficient historic significance to delay demolition (4-0)
• Approved minutes of October 7, 2025 as written (4-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The board approved the minutes from the November meeting by a motion from Brenda K, seconded by Jim K, with all members voting in favor. No other actions were decided; the board provided updates on projects and set the next meeting for January 8, 2026.

• Approved November meeting minutes (all approved)

Planning Board

The Planning Board opened public hearings on ten zoning and site‑plan articles, each approved unanimously. It tabled Article 12 Historic and Archaeological Resources for further review. It then voted to forward multiple amendment proposals to the Selectboard, including a 3‑2 vote to expand the YVC‑2 zoning district onto Axholme Road.

• Opened public hearings on 10 zoning and site‑plan articles (5‑0 each)
• Tabled Article 12 Historic and Archaeological Resources for further review (5‑0)
• Forwarded amendment to Article 3 expanding YVC‑2 to include Axholme Road to the Selectboard (3‑2)
• Forwarded amendment to Article 3 changing CS zone to CD‑4 within York Beach Greenway District (5‑0)
• Forwarded amendment to Article 5 Dimensional Regulations limiting public school building height to 50 ft (5‑0)
• Forwarded Article 15 Parking amendment to the Selectboard (5‑0)
• Forwarded Article 4 Use Regulations amendment removing minimum seating requirement for restaurants (5‑0)
• Forwarded Article 2 Definitions amendment to add lodging homes, tourist homes, and tiny homes (5‑0)

Appeals Board

The York Appeals Board will first approve the minutes from the September 24, 2025 meeting. It will then consider an administrative appeal by Kirk Minick regarding an alleged incorrect code interpretation for the property at 14 Roaring Rock Road, York. Additional appeals include an administrative appeal by Reynolds for 5 Stones Throw concerning L.D. 1829, a general variance for York Village Fire Seasonal Conversion at the same address, and a general variance to reduce the side setback for a garage addition at 16 Barrells Grove. The hearing will be held at the York Public Library and adjourn by 11:00 PM.

• Approve meeting minutes from September 24, 2025
• Administrative appeal by Kirk Minick for 14 Roaring Rock Road (Map 46 Lot 24-A)
• Administrative appeal by Reynolds for 5 Stones Throw (Map 31 Lot 25-C) regarding L.D. 1829
• General variance for York Village Fire Seasonal Conversion at 5 Stones Throw (Map 31 Lot 25-C)
• General variance to reduce side setback for garage addition at 16 Barrells Grove (Map 86 Lot 45-1)

The York Appeals Board denied Kirk Minnick's administrative appeal by a 3‑2 vote. It also denied the administrative appeal and a general variance for Dayle M. & James Reynolds by 5‑0 votes. A separate general variance request by Tim Donnell was denied by a 5‑0 vote. The board noted new permitting software and two new code officers.

• Denied Kirk Minnick administrative appeal (3-2)
• Denied Dayle M. & James Reynolds administrative appeal (5-0)
• Denied Dayle M. & James Reynolds general variance (5-0)
• Denied Tim Donnell general variance (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The commission reviewed open‑space conservation subdivision ordinance amendments and three OSCS applications, noting one application needs state attorney‑general review. Invasive‑plant work at Goodrich Park was updated, with mulching completed and pesticide treatment planned for next summer. The commission adopted four action items: continue the site‑walk form, follow up on easement enforcement, document actions for the comprehensive plan, and meet with the Planning Board on OSCS amendments. No votes were recorded.

• Continue work on form for CC site walks (assigned to Andy)
• Follow up with town on conservation easement enforcement (assigned to Mary Lou)
• Document CC actions that are part of the town Comprehensive Plan (assigned to all, to Greg)
• Meet with Planning Board and town planners regarding OSCS amendments (assigned to Mary Lou and Steph)

Selectboard

The Selectboard approved the consent agenda and unanimously endorsed a plan to establish the York‑Kittery municipal boundary. It also approved amended regulations for Sohier Park and appointed new members to the Harbor Board and Historic Markers Committee. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Consent agenda approved (5-0)
• York/Kittery municipal boundary plan endorsed (5-0)
• Sohier Park regulations approved (5-0)
• Ben Hyman appointed alternate Harbor Board member (term ends 6/30/2028) (5-0)
• Daniel Bottino appointed regular Historic Markers Committee member (term ends 6/30/2028) (5-0)

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee did not have a quorum, so it could not formally approve the minutes. Members Scott Brown and Carol Libby approved the meeting notes. Because of the quorum shortage, the committee could not vote on funding for the Climate Action Fair. No other decisions were made.

• Approved meeting notes (Brown and Libby)
• No vote on Climate Action Fair funding (quorum lacking)

Planning Board

The York Selectboard and Planning Board jointly reviewed eight zoning ordinance proposals and two site‑plan subdivision amendments. The discussion covered map revisions, parking, restaurant seating, lodging definitions, building heights, historic resources, lighting fixtures, application fees, and vertical datum. No actions, approvals, or denials were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M.

Committee for Veterans' Affairs

The Committee for Veterans' Affairs presented a briefing to the York Selectboard covering recent events, a proposed mission statement, a new strategic framework, and a request to establish a new town veterans memorial. The committee offered recommendations on memorial criteria and possible locations, but the minutes contain no recorded votes or formal approvals.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review applications and plan revisions for three specific projects. The meeting includes discussions on the Union Bluff Hotel site plan and subdivision requests for 16 Fall Mill Extension and 7 Marsh Brook Lane.

• Union Bluff Hotel site plan review
• 16 Fall Mill Extension subdivision application
• 7 Marsh Brook Lane application documents and amendments
• Review of October 23 and November 13 draft minutes

Community Center Building Committee

The Community Center Building Committee voted 7‑0 to accept the minutes from the November 20 meeting. It also voted 7‑0 to allow the Communication Subcommittee to develop and post an updated committee webpage. The meeting was then adjourned unanimously.

• Approved November 20 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Communication Subcommittee webpage update (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Climate Action Committee

The York Climate Action Committee meeting agenda lists six PDF documents for review, including an agenda, draft minutes, and reports on energy and wildfire management. No specific resolutions, contracts, or policy changes are detailed in the agenda. The committee is expected to discuss the contents of these documents.

Municipal Social Services Review Board

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the November 24 and December 1 meetings. Funding was approved for Day One ($1,000), Caring Unlimited ($8,500), Kids Free To Grow ($2,250), York County Community Action Corporation ($9,200), and NPR ($100). The board also decided to send individual reports to Josh by December 10, 2025.

• Approved November 24 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 1 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 funding for Day One (unanimous)
• Approved $8,500 funding for Caring Unlimited (3‑1)
• Approved $2,250 funding for Kids Free To Grow (unanimous)
• Approved $9,200 funding for York County Community Action Corp (unanimous)
• Approved up to $100 funding for NPR (3‑1)
• Decided to send reports to Josh by Dec 10, 2025

Budget Committee

The York Budget Committee meeting will consider a set of budget‑related documents, including the FY27 Budget Review Schedule, expense and revenue reports for October 31, 2025, and draft minutes from September and October 2025. The committee will also receive the YSD Liaison Report dated November 12, 2025. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Review FY27 Budget Review Schedule (DOCX)
• Review Expense Report (10-31-25) (PDF)
• Review Revenue Report (10-31-25) (PDF)
• Review October 2025 Combined Report (PDF)
• Review YSD Liaison Report (11.12.25) (PDF)

The committee approved the September 23, 2025 minutes (as amended) and the October 28, 2025 minutes (as amended) without a vote. The Budget Season calendar was discussed and changes were made. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. after a motion to adjourn.

• Approved September 23, 2025 minutes (no vote)
• Approved October 28, 2025 minutes (no vote)
• Updated Budget Season calendar (changes made)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:35 p.m. (no vote)

Municipal Social Services Review Board

The Municipal Social Services Review Board elected Josh O’Brien as Chair and Dan Libby as Vice Chair, both unanimously. The board then approved funding for several community programs, including $18,000 for Strong Girls United Foundation, $1,000 for AIDS Response Seacoast, $10,000 for the York Community Service Association Food Pantry, $1,500 for Cornerstone Visiting Nurses Association, $14,500 for the Southern Maine Agency on Aging, and $1,000 for the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery. All funding motions passed unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

• Elected Josh O’Brien as Chair – unanimous approval
• Elected Dan Libby as Vice Chair – unanimous approval
• Approved $1,000 funding for AIDS Response Seacoast – unanimous approval
• Approved $18,000 funding for Strong Girls United Foundation – unanimous approval
• Approved $1,000 funding for Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery – unanimous approval
• Approved $10,000 funding for York Community Service Association Food Pantry – unanimous approval
• Approved $1,500 funding for Cornerstone Visiting Nurses Association – unanimous approval
• Approved $14,500 funding for Southern Maine Agency on Aging – unanimous approval

Selectboard

The board approved a five‑year lease with T‑Mobile for space on the 36 Main Street tower. It also authorized the Town Manager to sign the FHWA assurance agreement and adopted the construction schedule for the York Village Revitalization Project. Additional actions included transferring a retired fire engine, accepting a fire‑department vehicle donation, and accepting a climate‑action committee resignation. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved 5‑year T‑Mobile lease for space on 36 Main Street tower (5‑0)
• Approved Town Manager to sign FHWA assurance agreement for York Village Revitalization Project (5‑0)
• Approved construction schedule for York Village Revitalization Project, Sep 8 2026‑Nov 1 2027 (5‑0)
• Approved transfer of retired Engine #6 to York Village Fire Department (5‑0)
• Approved acceptance of Utility #2 donation from York Village Fire Department (5‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Climate Action Committee member Kiki Tidwell (5‑0)
• Approved consent agenda with amendments (5‑0)

Community Center Building Committee

The committee approved the November 6 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. Members decided to hold public charrettes on February 28 and March 5, 2026 to gather community feedback. The presentation to the Selectboard was scheduled for the December 8 meeting. The meeting was adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved November 6 minutes (vote 6-0)
• Scheduled public charrettes for Feb 28 and Mar 5, 2026
• Moved CCBC presentation to Dec 8 Selectboard meeting
• Adjourned meeting (vote 6-0)

Municipal Social Services Review Board

The board welcomed incoming member Sharon Kelly but did not vote on any proposals because a quorum requires her swearing‑in on November 20, 2025. Formal voting, officer elections, and approval of minutes will occur after that date. Future meetings were set for November 24 and December 1, 2025, and additional meeting locations were discussed.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee approved the minutes from the October meeting. Members reviewed a rough draft of the Complete Streets policy and provided comments for revision. The Ellis Park Commission agreed to install a bike rack in the Short Sands area, matching the design of the existing rack near the bathhouse. No formal action was taken on the Complete Streets draft or the Fisherman's Walk bike restriction.

• Approved October meeting minutes
• Ellis Park Commission agreed to add a bike rack in Short Sands area
• Complete Streets draft not adopted; feedback to be incorporated for next review

Committee for Veterans' Affairs

The committee approved the minutes of the October 28, 2025 meeting unanimously. They also approved the Treasurer’s report, confirming a balance of $15,175.59, with an 8‑0 vote. Both adjournment motions were passed, first at 7:29 pm (8‑0) and again at 7:39 pm (7‑0).

• Approved October 28, 2025 meeting minutes (8-0)
• Approved Treasurer’s report showing $15,175.59 balance (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:29 pm (8-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:39 pm (7-0)

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board approved the minutes from the September 12, 2025 meeting. The Community Center Building Committee decided not to present the VES renovation project to the Capital Budget Committee. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted September 12, 2025 minutes (motion by Maxine Brown, seconded by David McQuade)
• Community Center Building Committee agreed not to present VES renovation project to Capital Budget Committee
• Meeting adjourned (motion by Carollyn Anderson, seconded by Maxine Brown)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board discussed parking concerns, an invasive‑plant project at Goodrich Park, and safety repairs at Mount A. It reported a reduced operating budget and staff transfers, and noted that Steedman Woods Park will be transferred to the town by year‑end. The board shared that the Selectboard approved $50,000 for a Cliff Walk engineering assessment, the beach ball field upgrade is complete, and the Sohier Park Plan has been approved. No votes or new approvals were recorded by the board itself.

• Selectboard approved $50,000 for Cliff Walk engineering assessment (no vote tally provided)
• Sohier Park Plan approved (no vote tally provided)
• Beach ball field upgrade completed

Planning Board

The York Planning Board will consider several draft ordinance amendments, including updates to the outdoor lighting ordinance and code enforcement regulations. The board will also review the proposed YVC‑2 district zoning map and a submission letter to the town planner. Additional draft documents include site‑plan and subdivision regulations.

• Review draft ordinance amendments (multiple documents)
• Review proposed YVC‑2 district zoning map
• Review submission letter to town planner
• Review draft outdoor lighting ordinance amendment
• Review draft site‑plan and subdivision regulations

The Board approved raising the sketch‑plan application fee to $450. It also removed the 75‑seat minimum requirement for restaurants in RES‑7. Additionally, the vertical datum reference in the Site Plan and Subdivision Regulations was changed from NGVD‑29 to NAVD‑88. No vote tallies were recorded for these actions.

• Raised sketch‑plan fee to $450 (no vote recorded)
• Removed 75‑seat minimum for RES‑7 restaurants (no vote recorded)
• Replaced NGVD‑29 reference with NAVD‑88 in site‑plan regulations (no vote recorded)

Sohier Park Committee

The committee heard parking suggestions from the police department, including a possible two‑hour paid limit and a gated entrance monitored by an attendant. Park regulation drafts were reviewed and will be returned to the Selectmen for consideration at a December meeting. Repairs and upgrades at the Nubble, such as window resealing and walkway repainting, were reported. Gift‑shop sales increased 8% over the prior year.

Conservation Commission

The Commission voted unanimously to approve a motion asking the town to designate a different person or group with enforcement capability to monitor town conservation easements. The motion was moved by Gerry, seconded by Andrew, and passed by unanimous approval. Other items such as the Open Space Conservation Subdivision Ordinance, invasive‑plant projects, and upcoming meetings were discussed but no further formal actions were taken.

• Approved motion to request town designate new conservation easement monitor (unanimous)

Selectboard

The board approved the 2025‑2026 heating oil and propane fuel bids for Haffners Energy at fixed prices. It authorized the removal of the remaining Mount Agamenticus fire‑tower structure and approved $50,000 from the Disaster Assistance Fund for a stability assessment of the Cliff Walk. The board also appointed new members to the Water District Board of Trustees and the Municipal Social Services Review Board, and accepted a resignation from the latter board.

• Approved 2025‑2026 #2 Heating Oil bid to Haffners Energy at $2.59/gal (5‑0)
• Approved 2025‑2026 Propane bid to Haffners Energy at $1.49/gal (5‑0)
• Authorized removal of Mount Agamenticus fire‑tower structure, cinder block building, and fence (5‑0)
• Authorized Emergency Management Director to use up to $50,000 from Disaster Assistance Fund for Cliff Walk stability assessment (5‑0)
• Appointed Mary Marshall as regular member of Water District Board of Trustees, term until May 2027 (5‑0)
• Appointed Sharon Kelly as regular member of Municipal Social Services Review Board, term until 6/30/2027 (5‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Katie Dodge from Municipal Social Services Review Board (5‑0)

Community Center Building Committee

The Community Center Building Committee approved the October 23, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. The committee accepted the October website and Facebook page update without changes. The meeting was then adjourned by a 6‑0 vote.

• Approved October 23, 2025 minutes (vote 5-0)
• Accepted October website and Facebook page update (no vote recorded)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 6-0)

Climate Action Committee

The committee unanimously approved the October meeting minutes. A motion to co‑sponsor a Climate Action Fair at York High School in May 2026 passed unanimously. Members agreed to evaluate solar‑power options for the Community Center and to draft a recommendation. The committee will continue exploring Community Action Grant ideas.

• Approved October meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to co‑sponsor Climate Action Fair at York High School, May 2026 (unanimous)
• Agreed to evaluate Community Center solar‑power potential and prepare draft recommendation
• Continued exploration of Community Action Grant ideas

York Community Garden Advisory Committee

The York Community Garden Advisory Committee adopted the minutes as amended. Ryan made the motion, Laura seconded, and the vote was approved. No other formal actions were taken.

• Adopted minutes as amended (approved)

Municipal Social Services Review Board

The board noted there was no quorum. Members divided the ten received proposals among themselves for individual review. Josh and Dan volunteered as informal chair and vice chair, and the next meeting was set for November 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m.

• Assigned Aids Response Seacoast, Caring Unlimited, and York County Community Action Group to Dan
• Assigned Kids Free to Grow, SG United Foundation, Strong Girls Programs, Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery Association, and YCSA Food Pantry to Josh
• Assigned Cornerstone VNS, Southern Maine Agency on Aging, and Day One to Maureen
• Josh volunteered to serve as informal Chair
• Dan volunteered to serve as informal Vice Chair
• Scheduled next meeting for Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at the Library

Budget Committee

The York, Maine Budget Committee meeting on October 28, 2025 will consider several financial documents. Items include the YSD Liaison Report dated October 8, 2025, the YSD Monthly Budget Report for September, an updated expenses report for September 2025, and an updated revenue report for September 2025. The committee will discuss the information contained in these reports.

• YSD Liaison Report (10.8.25)
• YSD Monthly Budget Report – Sept Combined
• Expenses Sept 2025 Update (10-22-2025)
• Revenue Sept 2025 – Updated (10-22-2025)
• Liaison Report 10_28

The committee approved the September 22, 2025 Joint Meeting minutes with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. No other motions were voted on; the remainder of the agenda consisted of reports and scheduling information. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved September 22, 2025 Joint Meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting

Committee for Veterans' Affairs

The committee approved the September 23 meeting minutes by a 7‑0 vote. The treasurer’s report showing a $15,175.59 balance was also approved unanimously. The meeting was adjourned at 7:39 p.m. with a 7‑0 vote. No other formal actions were taken.

• Approved September 23 minutes (7-0)
• Approved treasurer's balance of $15,175.59 (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:39 p.m. (7-0)

Municipal Social Services Review Board

The board met on October 27, 2025 at the library from 6:30 to 6:45 p.m. Only two members, Dan Libby and Josh O’Brien, were present; Maureen Jelloe was absent due to illness. Because a quorum was not present, no business was conducted and no decisions were taken. The next meeting is scheduled for November 3, 2025.

Planning Board

The Planning Board will review site development and building addition applications for Electric Light Co and Tropic Star. The board will also consider draft findings of fact for properties at 300 Route 103 and 443 Ridge Road.

• Electric Light Co building addition preliminary/final application
• Tropic Star site development plans and traffic impact study
• Draft findings of fact for 300 Route 103
• Draft findings of fact for 443 Ridge Road

The board reduced the vegetated buffer to eight feet and waived the high‑intensity soil survey for Electric Light’s garage/shop addition, then approved its preliminary site plan (all 5‑0 votes). It also waived the tree‑identification requirement and granted preliminary approval for Tropic Star Development’s 5,050‑sq ft retail fuel outlet on US Route 1 (both 5‑0 votes). Additional motions authorized the chair to sign Findings of Fact for three separate projects and approved prior meeting minutes.

• Reduced vegetated buffer to 8 ft for Electric Light, One Morgan Way (5-0)
• Waived high‑intensity soil survey requirement for Electric Light, One Morgan Way (5-0)
• Approved preliminary site plan for Electric Light, One Morgan Way (5-0)
• Waived tree‑identification regulation for Tropic Star Development, 834 US Route 1 (5-0)
• Granted preliminary approval for Tropic Star Development, 834 US Route 1 (5-0)
• Approved September 25, 2025 Planning Board minutes (5-0)
• Approved October 9, 2025 Planning Board minutes (5-0)
• Authorized chair to sign Findings of Fact for Kittery Water District Expansion, Harbor Woods Subdivision, and 443 Ridge Road minor subdivision (each 5-0)

Community Center Building Committee

The Community Center Building Committee approved the minutes from the October 16 meeting by a 7‑0 vote. The committee discussed holding public charrettes to share project information and gather feedback. Members also talked about exploring external assistance for the capital funding campaign, but no further actions were formally adopted.

• Approved October 16 meeting minutes (vote 7‑0)

Budget Committee

The joint Selectboard and Budget Committee meeting on September 22, 2025 consisted of roll call, a statement of purpose, and a review of agenda items such as FY27 capital items, policy items, warrant article consolidation, and CPI impacts. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled. The meeting adjourned at 7:05 P.M.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee approved the September meeting minutes. Brian Ross was named the committee’s primary representative to the Route 1 steering committee. Members discussed crosswalk improvements on Long Beach Ave, York Street/Lilac Lane, and York Harbor Inn, and agreed to draft a Complete Streets policy based on Portland’s example. No other formal votes were recorded.

• Approved September meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)
• Designated Brian Ross as primary Bike/Ped committee representative to the Route 1 steering committee (no vote tally recorded)

Municipal Social Services Review Board

The Social Services Review Board noted it did not have a quorum and therefore could not vote on any items. Members agreed to reconvene on Monday, October 27, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. to discuss and disseminate the proposals. The board also assigned tasks: Maureen will pick up the proposals, Josh will secure a meeting space, and Maureen and Dan will try to recruit new members.

• Regroup meeting scheduled for Oct 27, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. (no vote)
• Maureen to pick up proposals the next day
• Josh to secure meeting space and confirm location
• Maureen and Dan to recruit new board member(s)
• Board to disseminate proposals at the regroup meeting

Selectboard

The York Selectboard unanimously accepted the Harbor Board FY26 budget. It also authorized the Town Manager to start permitting for the Goodrich Park paddlecraft dock (4‑1). The board approved a Request for Information for a solar photovoltaic system at the Witchtrot Landfill (5‑0), appointed Justin Vigue as Assistant Code Enforcement Officer (5‑0), and accepted the resignation of Recycling Committee member Tess Hornbeck (5‑0).

• Harbor Board FY26 budget accepted (5‑0)
• Authorized permitting for Goodrich Park paddlecraft dock (4‑1)
• Approved RFI for Witchtrot Landfill solar PV system (5‑0)
• Appointed Justin Vigue as Assistant Code Enforcement Officer (5‑0)
• Accepted resignation of Tess Hornbeck from Recycling Committee (5‑0)
• Consent agenda approved with amendment to minutes (5‑0)

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee could not conduct official business because two members resigned, leaving no quorum. No decisions or approvals were made except for scheduling future meetings. The next meetings were set for November 3, December 8, and January 12 at 3 PM.

• Scheduled future meetings: Nov 3 2025, Dec 8 2025, Jan 12 2026 (no vote tally recorded)

Community Center Building Committee

The committee accepted the September 25 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. Members discussed design options and then voted to empower Murray to work with BH&A on a proposal that includes Village Elementary School renovations, a two‑court gymnasium, and two pool facilities, also passing 6‑0. The meeting was adjourned unanimously.

• Approved September 25 meeting minutes (6-0)
• Empowered Murray to work with BH&A on VES renovation and gym/pool proposal (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Sohier Park Committee

The committee discussed parking limitations at Sohier Park and noted recent gift‑shop upgrades. It announced that the gift shop will close on October 26. The committee decided to ask Peter and the town’s finance director for detailed project and financial information to support fundraising. It also planned a future work session on parking, inviting volunteers, with dates and times to be set.

• Gift shop scheduled to close on October 26
• Committee will send Peter a request for detailed project and finance information
• Committee will organize a parking work session and invite volunteers (date/time TBD)

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to discuss proposed zoning changes and ordinance amendments. The agenda includes reviews of draft documents and parking space minimums related to LD 427.

• Proposed Zoning 2025 draft
• Ordinance amendments draft 2025-10-1
• CE Ordinance amendments draft 26.9.25
• Parking space minimums (LD 427)

The York Planning Board met on October 9, 2025, with a quorum of five voting members. No field changes were submitted and no public comments were made. The board discussed water and sewer district outlooks and reviewed draft ordinance changes. It set a November 13 workshop to finalize the ordinance amendments before a December public hearing.

• Scheduled November 13 workshop to finalize ordinance amendments (no vote recorded)

York Community Garden Advisory Committee

The committee adopted the meeting minutes as amended. It approved using additional space behind Ryan ’s garden for compost, marked with a stake and ribbon. The committee reaffirmed its policy to discourage exiting the garden onto Ferncroft Road. It asked Albert to move his stones to the front of his plot.

• Adopted minutes as amended (approved)
• Approved additional compost space behind Ryan ’s garden
• Continued policy to discourage exiting onto Ferncroft Road
• Requested Albert move his stones to the front of his plot

Historic District Commission

The York Historic District Commission approved the minutes of the September 2, 2025 meeting by a 4‑0 vote. The commission then adjourned the meeting by a 4‑0 vote. Commissioners discussed an amendment to Article 12 §12.1 of the Historic Tax Credit Ordinance and agreed to submit the amendment to Dylan Smith, the Director of Planning, for review by the Town Attorney.

• Approve September 2, 2025 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourn meeting (4-0)
• Submit Article 12 §12.1 amendment to Dylan Smith for Town Attorney review (unanimous agreement)

Selectboard

The Selectboard approved five actions. It awarded a $57,508 dump‑truck contract to Arundel Ford. It authorized the York Beach Fire Department to raze the structure at 1045 US Route 1 during a controlled training burn. It approved the redemption of the 9 Tatnic Road property and authorized the Town Manager to sign a lease for the former York District Courthouse. It also approved the design and text changes for a historic marker.

• Approved $57,508 dump‑truck contract to Arundel Ford (5-0)
• Authorized York Beach Fire Dept to raze 1045 US Route 1 in controlled burn (5-0)
• Approved redemption of 9 Tatnic Road property (5-0)
• Authorized Town Manager to sign courthouse lease at 11 Chases Pond Road (4-1, Marla Johnson opposed)
• Approved historic marker design with text changes (4-0-1, Marilyn McLaughlin abstained)

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee unanimously approved the September meeting minutes. The committee voted 4‑0 to forward the revised Witchtrot Landfill Solar RFI/RFQ to the Selectboard. No other formal actions were decided; members were assigned follow‑up tasks on wildfire planning and energy‑efficiency opportunities. The meeting adjourned at 7:54 pm.

• Approved September meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved forwarding revised Witchtrot Solar RFI/RFQ to Selectboard (4‑0)

School Committee

The provided document is a website interface and does not contain the meeting agenda. The system reports that the specific agenda file for October 1, 2025, was not found.

Planning Board

The York Planning Board will consider several documents at its September 25, 2025 meeting. Items include the Kittery Water District preliminary final plan package, the 443 Ridge Road subdivision application, and the Union Bluff development plans and related review letters. No specific decisions are listed in the agenda.

• Kittery Water District preliminary final plan package (2025‑0001)
• 443 Ridge Road subdivision application package (2024‑0019)
• Union Bluff response and application package (2025‑0004)
• Union Bluff civil planset (2025‑0004)
• Union Bluff hotel site plan review letter (2025‑0004)

The Board unanimously approved waivers and granted preliminary and final approval for the Kittery Water District Expansion at 28 New Boston Road. It also waived the two‑step process and granted both preliminary and final approval for the 443 Ridge Road subdivision, subject to conditions. The Union Bluff Hotel application was continued pending additional material, and the minutes of the September 11 meeting were approved with two abstentions.

• Approved waivers for Kittery Water District Expansion (5-0)
• Granted preliminary and final approval for Kittery Water District Expansion (5-0)
• Waived two-step process for 443 Ridge Road subdivision (5-0)
• Granted preliminary and final approval for 443 Ridge Road subdivision with conditions (5-0)
• Continued Union Bluff Hotel application until more material is received (5-0)
• Approved September 11, 2025 meeting minutes as amended (3-0-2)

Community Center Building Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the September 11 meeting (7‑0). It passed a motion recommending a major renovation of Village Elementary School (VES) (7‑0). Members were tasked with preparing a recommendation for the October 16 meeting.

• Approved September 11 meeting minutes (vote 7‑0)
• Recommended major renovation to Village Elementary School (vote 7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 7‑0)

Budget Committee

The York, Maine Budget Committee meeting scheduled for September 23, 2025 provides several documents for review, including a YSD liaison report dated September 10, 2025, the YSD monthly budget report for August 2025, and the meeting agenda PDF. No specific agenda items, decisions, or proposals are listed in the provided agenda text.

The committee approved the August 26, 2025 minutes by a 7‑0 vote. The Department of Public Works site visit was rescheduled to December 4 at 2:00 PM. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved August 2025 minutes (7-0)
• DPW site visit rescheduled to Dec 4, 2:00 PM
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Committee for Veterans' Affairs

The York Veterans' Affairs Committee approved its participation in the Christmas Festival at Fosters with a unanimous 6‑0 vote. It also approved ordering 150 glossy decals at a cost of $230, again unanimously. The meeting minutes were adopted and the meeting was adjourned, both by 6‑0 votes. The 2025‑2026 budget was reported as $15,500.

• Approved meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved ordering 150 glossy decals at $230 (6-0)
• Approved participation in the Christmas Festival at Fosters (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Budget Committee

The York Selectboard and Budget Committee met on September 22, 2025, to discuss capital items for FY27, policy items, consolidation of warrant articles, and CPI impacts. The minutes list the agenda topics but record no votes, approvals, or other actions. The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 P.M.

Selectboard

The York Selectboard unanimously approved a series of actions, including extending the Town Manager's contract with a 2.58% salary increase. It also approved the police collective bargaining agreement, accepted a $40,000 school donation, and made several staffing and planning appointments. All motions passed with a 5‑0 vote.

• Extended Town Manager Peter Joseph contract one year with 2.58% COLA increase (5-0)
• Approved collective bargaining agreement with New England Police Benevolent Association Local #640 (5-0)
• Accepted $40,000 donation for York School Department athletic complex project (5-0)
• Appointed Greg MacGlashing as Assistant Code Enforcement Officer (5-0)
• Selected Richard Desoto as town realtor for public sale of town-owned properties (5-0)
• Approved amended General Assistance Appendices A, B, and C for 2025‑2026 (5-0)
• Renewed contract with York Community Services Association for General Assistance administration (5-0)
• Assigned Marla Johnson and Robert Palmer to represent Selectboard in FY27‑31 Capital Program review (5-0)

School Committee

The York School Committee met on September 17, 2025 at the York Public Library. The meeting included a public‑comment segment and a review of agenda items such as a school reorganization update, state of the schools data, and committee goals. No actions were approved, denied, or tabled during this session.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee reviewed the Route 1 study, Complete Streets policy, crosswalk safety, out‑of‑class electric vehicles, and Mountain Road improvement priorities. Members were assigned follow‑up actions, such as Brian representing the committee on the steering committee, Dave contacting police and DOT on EV issues, and Scott gathering trail information. No formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board met on September 16, 2025, with quorum. The board discussed old business such as high‑school contact, scout enrollment, VES building updates, and adult day‑care options, but took no formal actions. New business covered advertising for the Boston Post Cane and the need for a public nomination, with follow‑up planned. The meeting was adjourned after a motion by Greg F. seconded by Maxine Brown.

• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Planning Board

The Planning Board approved the minutes from the August 14 and August 28, 2025 meetings. All four members voted in favor of recommending a "yes" vote in the November referendum on three amendments: Article 2 definitions, Article 10‑F affordable‑housing overlay, and Article 7 elderly‑housing standards. No other actions were taken.

• Approved August 14, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Supported Article 2 definitions amendment for November referendum (4-0)
• Supported Article 10‑F affordable‑housing overlay amendment for November referendum (4-0)
• Supported Article 7 elderly‑housing standards amendment for November referendum (4-0)

Community Center Building Committee

The York Community Center Building Committee approved the August 28, 2025 minutes (7‑0). It adopted a step‑by‑step timeline for developing the community‑center proposal through late October. The committee assigned several action items, including feedback to BH&A and outreach to a Colorado recreation center. The meeting was adjourned by a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (vote 7‑0)
• Adopted capital‑planning timeline for community‑center proposal (Sept 12‑Oct 23)
• Murray assigned to communicate feedback to BH&A
• Murray assigned to set up Zoom call with BH&A
• Gould assigned to connect Murray with Winter Park recreation‑center contacts
• Schwab assigned to inform Assistant to Town Manager of meeting schedule changes
• Communications Subcommittee assigned to update webpage and draft CPC presentation
• Adjourned meeting (vote 7‑0)

Conservation Commission

The Selectboard voted not to put the proposed Open Space Conservation Subdivision Ordinance amendments on the November 2025 ballot. The Conservation Commission agreed that all town conservation easement inspections and enforcement will be handled by the Town Code Enforcement Department. Peter Joseph agreed to meet with Selectboard members to request a workshop on ordinance edits and aim for inclusion on the 2026 spring ballot. The Commission received no action on staffing a York Harvest Fair table and was asked to submit FY27 budget suggestions.

• Selectboard voted not to place Open Space Conservation Subdivision Ordinance amendments on Nov 2025 ballot
• Conservation Commission agreed town code enforcement will manage all conservation easement inspections and enforcement
• Peter Joseph agreed to meet Selectboard to request workshop on ordinance edits for 2026 spring ballot
• No action taken on staffing a York Harvest Fair table (decision deferred)
• Commission members advised to submit FY27 budget suggestions

Selectboard

The York Selectboard voted 5‑0 to contract with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a new E‑ONE 100’ rear‑mount tower ladder apparatus costing $1,946,742.00. They also approved a Sustainability Fund grant of up to $77,346 for solar panels on the York Village Fire Station roof. The board accepted Mark Graziano’s resignation from the Recycling Committee and adopted several housing‑related definitions and ordinances, as well as a beach ordinance and changes to the municipal parks ordinance.

• Approved $1,946,742 fire ladder truck contract (5-0)
• Approved up to $77,346 solar project funding for York Village Fire Station (5-0)
• Accepted Mark Graziano’s resignation from the Recycling Committee (5-0)
• Adopted Definitions‑Affordable Housing and Income Standards (5-0)
• Adopted Workforce Affordable Housing Overlay District (5-0)
• Adopted Elderly Housing Standards (5-0)
• Adopted Beach Ordinance (5-0)
• Repealed Sohier Park Ordinance and amended Municipal Parks Ordinance (5-0)

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee approved the July meeting minutes, with four members voting in favor and one abstaining. No other actions were decided; the committee discussed upcoming solar projects and a salt marsh restoration but will present proposals to the selectboard at future meetings.

• Approved July meeting minutes (4 in favor, 1 abstaining)

York Community Garden Advisory Committee

The committee adopted the meeting minutes as amended. It approved using additional space behind Ryan’s garden for compost, to be marked with a stake and ribbon. The committee decided to keep discouraging garden exits onto Ferncroft Road. It asked Albert to move his stones from the side of his plot to the front.

• Adopted meeting minutes as amended (approved)
• Designated additional space behind Ryan’s garden for compost; will be marked (approved)
• Continued policy to discourage exiting the garden onto Ferncroft Road (approved)
• Requested Albert move his stones from the side to the front of his plot (requested)

Historic District Commission

The commission accepted the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities’ application for 9 Barrel Lane Ext. as complete and approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for the rear porch replacement. The minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting were approved, and the commission adjourned at 6:19 p.m.

• Accepted application from Historic New England for 9 Barrel Lane Ext. as complete (4‑0)
• Approved Certificate of Appropriateness for rear porch replacement at 9 Barrel Lane Ext. (4‑0)
• Approved minutes of the August 5, 2025 meeting (4‑0)
• Adjourned the meeting (4‑0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board will conduct site plan reviews for several projects, including Union Bluff and the Kittery Water Treatment Plant. The board will also review a subdivision application for 443 Ridge Road and consider draft findings of fact for other projects.

• Site plan review for Union Bluff
• Site plan review for Kittery Water Treatment Plant
• Subdivision review for 443 Ridge Road
• Draft findings of fact for 1 US Route 1
• Draft findings of fact for 300 Route 103

The board approved the Union Bluff Hotel amendment as complete for review, opened a public hearing, and scheduled further consideration for September 25, 2025. It also waived several requirements for the Kittery Water District expansion and the 443 Ridge Road subdivision, accepted those applications, opened hearings, and authorized signatures on Findings of Fact for multiple projects.

• Accepted Union Bluff Hotel application as complete for review (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for Union Bluff Hotel (5-0)
• Continued Union Bluff Hotel application to Sep 25, 2025 (5-0)
• Waived three requirements for Kittery Water District expansion (5-0)
• Accepted Kittery Water District application as complete for review (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for Kittery Water District expansion (5-0)
• Waived soil survey and fire‑chief letter requirements for 443 Ridge Road subdivision (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign Findings of Fact for Blue Sky Towers wireless facility (5-0)

Community Center Building Committee

The Community Center Building Committee approved the minutes from the August 7, 2025 meeting with a 7‑0 vote. No other motions were voted on. The meeting was then adjourned by a 7‑0 vote. Members were tasked with reviewing the draft operating budget and meeting the finance director about bond options, and the next meetings were set for September 11 and September 25, 2025.

• Approved August 7 meeting minutes (vote 7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 7‑0)
• Scheduled next meetings for Sep 11 and Sep 25, 2025

Appeals Board

The Appeals Board will hold a public hearing to consider two requests for minor dimensional variances. Both requests involve reducing front setbacks to allow for building additions.

• Minor Dimensional Variance request for 20 Sea Mist Lane to add a roof over front stairs
• Minor Dimensional Variance request for 42 Brave Boat Harbor Road to add a third garage bay

Budget Committee

The committee approved the July 22, 2025 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 voice vote. It also approved the draft FY27 meeting calendar to be forwarded to the Selectboard, again by a 5‑0 voice vote. The calendar was updated to include a Department of Public Works visit on September 25 and a Police Department visit on October 2.

• Approved July 22, 2025 minutes (5-0)
• Approved draft FY27 meeting calendar to be sent to Selectboard (5-0)
• Added DPW visit on Sep 25, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to calendar
• Added Police Department visit on Oct 2, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to calendar

Committee for Veterans' Affairs

The committee voted to relocate its monthly meeting to the Police Training Room. It also approved the CVA priority list, the veterans support decals (removing business listings), and the PNSY outreach effort. Norma’s Breakfast for veterans and caregivers was endorsed, and the Purple Heart ceremony will keep its impactful speaker next year. Brian MacLaughlin volunteered to handle monument inspection and maintenance.

• Relocate monthly meeting to Police Training Room – approved unanimously (all in favor)
• Approve York CVA Priority List and prioritization – approved
• Approve Veterans Support Decals (remove Businesses) – approved, cost $530
• Approve PNSY outreach effort – approved by Town Officials and YCVA
• Support Norma’s Breakfast for veterans and caregivers – approved
• Continue impactful speaker trend for next year’s Purple Heart Ceremony – agreed
• Brian MacLaughlin to take over Monument Inspection and Maintenance duty – accepted
• No changes to Trunk or Treat involvement – decision to monitor only

Selectboard

The Selectboard approved the award of four 2026 hybrid police utility interceptors to Arundel Ford for $178,260.00. It accepted a $5,500 kayak trailer grant and a $10,000 invasive‑plant management grant for Goodrich Park. The board forwarded the repeal of the Sohier Park Ordinance to the November 2025 General Referendum and approved the General Referendum warrant. Additional actions included re‑appointing the tax assessor, granting tax abatements totaling $7,859.20, approving a property redemption at 1 Ocean Avenue, and supporting four Maine Municipal Association Executive Committee nominations.

• Awarded 4 police interceptors to Arundel Ford ($178,260.00) – vote 3-0
• Accepted York River Watershed Grants: $5,500 for kayak trailer and $10,000 for Goodrich Park plant management – vote 3-0
• Forwarded repeal of Sohier Park Ordinance to November 2025 referendum – vote 3-0
• Approved General Referendum warrant and related notices – vote 3-0
• Re‑appointed Luke Vigue as Tax Assessor for a three‑year term – vote 3-0
• Abated taxes on eight parcels totaling $7,859.20 – vote 3-0
• Approved redemption of property at 1 Ocean Avenue, subject to payment by Oct. 25, 2025 – vote 3-0
• Supported nominations of Anthony Ward, Phil Crowell, Suzette Francis, and Marc Leonard to the Maine Municipal Association Executive Committee – vote 3-0

Planning Board

The Planning Board is meeting to review sketch plans and findings of fact for several development projects. The board will also consider ordinance amendments and legislative updates including the Maine Housing Act.

• Review of 7 Woodbridge mixed-use sketch plan
• Review of 6 Axholme submission
• Draft ordinance amendments for ballot
• Findings of fact for 15 Faith Way, YCSA, and Emerald Woods
• Discussion of LD1829 Maine Housing Act

The Planning Board voted 5‑0 to accept the Woodbridge Mixed Use Development application for sketch‑plan review and to open a public hearing on the project. It also voted 5‑0 to authorize the Chair to sign Findings of Fact for the Pollard Pool Addition special‑use permit and for the York County Service Association pantry expansion. The minutes from the July 24, 2025 meeting were approved unanimously.

• Accepted Woodbridge Mixed Use Development sketch‑plan review (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for Woodbridge Mixed Use Development (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign Findings of Fact for Pollard Pool Addition permit (5-0)
• Authorized Chair to sign Findings of Fact for York County Service Association pantry expansion (5-0)
• Approved minutes of July 24, 2025 meeting as amended (5-0)

Conservation Commission

The Selectboard voted No to adding the Open Space Conservation Subdivision ordinance amendment to the November ballot. A grant for monitoring and mitigating invasive plants at Goodrich Park was funded, extending the project through December 2026. York will host an invasive‑plant site meeting at Mount Agamenticus on August 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM. A meeting to review coastal‑erosion plans at Steedman Woods is set for August 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM.

• Selectboard voted No to adding Open Space Conservation Subdivision ordinance amendment to November ballot
• Grant for invasive‑plant monitoring and mitigation at Goodrich Park funded; project extended through Dec 2026
• York to host invasive‑plant site meeting at Mount Agamenticus on Aug 26 2025 at 9:00 AM
• Meeting scheduled at Steedman Woods on Aug 14 2025 at 10:00 AM to review coastal‑erosion plans

Recycling Committee

The committee reviewed and accepted the minutes from the August 11, 2025 meeting. The motion to accept the minutes passed unanimously. A motion to adjourn the meeting also passed unanimously. The meeting ended at 5:37 PM.

• Accepted 8/11/2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June meeting. They discussed the Route 1 corridor study and assigned Brian to lead the committee’s work on the study. Discussions on crosswalk and raised table designs were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved June meeting minutes

Selectboard

The board approved moving the amended Beach Ordinance to the November 2025 General Referendum. It also approved the Older Adult Housing zoning amendment for the same referendum, while the Open Space Conservation amendment failed. Additional actions included awarding patrol truck and snow‑removal equipment contracts, appointing a Local Health Officer, and allocating up to $40,000 for community‑center planning.

• Beach Ordinance amendment forwarded to November 2025 referendum (5-0)
• Older Adult Housing zoning amendment placed on November 2025 ballot (4-1)
• Open Space Conservation zoning amendment failed to reach ballot (2-3)
• Awarded two patrol truck chassis to Allegiance Trucks LLC ($116,635 and $111,635) (5-0)
• Awarded two dump body and snow‑removal equipment packages to Allied Equipment LLC ($144,450 each) (5-0)
• Confirmed Nicole Pestana as Local Health Officer (5-0)
• Approved up to $40,000 for Community Center consultant services (5-0)
• Appointed Crystal M. Tenney as alternate Planning Board member (5-0)

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee approved several budget items, including a $1,275 stipend for a VISTA volunteer and funds for Harvestfest outreach, newspaper and signboard ads. Future meeting dates were set and the minutes from the July 14 meeting were approved. The committee also recorded the resignation of long‑time member Mark Graziano.

• Approved $1,275 appropriation for VISTA volunteer stipend (unanimous)
• Approved up to $400 for Harvestfest educational outreach (unanimous)
• Approved up to $225 for Sentinel newspaper ad to recruit members (unanimous)
• Approved up to $200 for A‑frame signboard ads to recruit members (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from 7/14/2025 meeting (unanimous)
• Set future meeting dates: 9/8, 10/7, 11/3, 12/8 (unanimous)
• Approved Zoom meeting on 8/13/25 to review minutes (unanimous)
• Recorded resignation of Mark Graziano effective end of month (unanimous acknowledgment)

Community Center Building Committee

The committee accepted the July 24 minutes (vote 5‑0) and adopted the updated communication plan (vote 7‑0). Members voted to approve up to $40,000 of the budget for the planning and review process. The next meeting is set for August 28 at 6 p.m. at Grant House.

• Approved July 24 minutes (5‑0)
• Adopted communication update (7‑0)
• Approved up to $40,000 budget for planning
• Adjourned meeting (6‑0)

Historic District Commission

The York Historic District Commission approved the minutes from the July 1 meeting with a 4‑0 vote. The commission then moved to adjourn, which was seconded and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved July 1 minutes (4-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous 4-0)

Selectboard

The board moved several zoning articles forward—some to the ballot, others to a public hearing on August 11. It approved $12,990 from the contingency fund for the Center for Active Living roof replacement and forwarded the amended Municipal Parks Ordinance to a public hearing. The board also accepted a $3,500 donation for York Ocean Rescue and upheld the Town Manager's decision on an officer grievance.

• Article 5 – Dimensional Regulations not moved forward to ballot (vote 4-1)
• Article 6 – Supplemental Use Requirements not moved to public hearing or ballot (vote 5-0)
• Article 2 – Definitions moved forward to ballot as amended (vote 5-0)
• Article 10-F – Workforce Affordable Housing Overlay District moved forward to ballot as amended (vote 5-0)
• Article 7 – Special Provisions (older adult housing) scheduled for public hearing Aug 11 (vote 5-0)
• Approved $12,990 from contingency for CAL roof replacement (vote 5-0)
• Forwarded amended Municipal Parks Ordinance to public hearing Aug 11 (vote 5-0)
• Accepted $3,500 donation from Chris Connors Fund for York Ocean Rescue equipment (vote 5-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board met on July 11, 2024 at Grant House. The board approved the July meeting minutes, which will be recorded at the August meeting. The board discussed trail connectivity, a community‑center feasibility survey, beach enforcement issues, the Long Sands Bath House, Woodstone Trail, and Steedman Woods, but no further actions were approved, denied, or voted on.

• Approved July meeting minutes (delayed until August meeting)

Planning Board

The board approved a special use permit for a pool addition at 15 Faith Way. It waived two regulatory requirements and gave final approval, with conditions, to the Blue Sky Towers wireless telecommunications facility at 14 Old Seabury Road. The Tropic Star Development site plan at 834 US Route 1 was accepted for preliminary review, a public hearing was opened, and the application was continued pending staff materials. Minutes from prior meetings were also approved.

• Approved special use permit for Pollard Pool Addition, 15 Faith Way (5-0)
• Approved opening public hearing for Pollard Pool Addition (5-0)
• Waived §6.4.18 construction cost requirement for Blue Sky Towers (5-0)
• Waived §6.4.25 performance guarantee requirement for Blue Sky Towers (5-0)
• Accepted Blue Sky Towers application as complete for final review (5-0)
• Gave final approval to Blue Sky Towers wireless facility with conditions (5-0)
• Accepted Tropic Star Development site plan at 834 US Route 1 as complete for preliminary review (5-0)
• Continued Tropic Star Development application until receipt of materials (5-0)

Community Center Building Committee

The committee approved the July 10, 2025 meeting minutes by a 6‑0 vote. It then approved a contract with BH&A for up to $40,000 to prepare a proposal for the new York Community Center, passing the motion 7‑0. The meeting was adjourned unanimously with a 7‑0 vote.

• Approved July 10, 2025 minutes (vote 6‑0)
• Approved BH&A contract up to $40,000 (vote 7‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (vote 7‑0)

Budget Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the June 24, 2025 meeting with a unanimous 7‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting included reports and discussion of the draft FY27 calendar and question preparation. Upcoming meetings were scheduled for August, September, and October.

• Approved June 24, 2025 minutes (7-0)

Committee for Veterans' Affairs

The committee approved the June 17, 2025 meeting minutes with a 5‑0 vote. Tom Spenser was unanimously elected as the new chairman to serve until the next election cycle. The meeting was adjourned by a 5‑0 vote.

• Approved June 17 minutes (5-0)
• Elected Tom Spenser chairman unanimously
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted unanimously to open a public hearing on the sketch plan for the Multi‑Family Elderly Housing project at 66 Raydon Road. It also approved opening a sketch‑plan review and a public hearing for the Bagel Basket Multi‑Use Site Redevelopment on York Street. No field changes were submitted and no other business was taken.

• Opened public hearing for Multi‑Family Elderly Housing sketch plan (5-0)
• Opened sketch‑plan review for Bagel Basket Multi‑Use Site Redevelopment (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for Bagel Basket Multi‑Use Site Redevelopment sketch plan (5-0)

Senior Citizens Advisory Board

The Senior Citizens Advisory Board discussed the Julia Ruth House adult day center, the need for reduced‑cost snow shoveling and plowing services for seniors, a planning board meeting about new three‑family elderly housing, and a possible future community center at Village Elementary School. No formal decisions or approvals were recorded.

Selectboard

The York Selectboard unanimously approved several contracts, including a $1.4 million purchase of a Pierce Saber pumper for the Village Fire Department, a $133,485 trail restoration award, a $75 per ton salt purchase, and a paving contract with Libby Scott Inc. It also approved the redemption of two town properties at 680 York Street and 138 Mountain Road. Zoning amendment proposals were postponed to a future meeting, and the establishment of a housing committee will be discussed at the next meeting.

• Approved purchase of 2025 Pierce Saber pumper from Allegiance Fire & Rescue (≤ $1,400,000) – vote 5-0
• Awarded Mount A Universal Access Trail Restoration Project to OBP Trailwork, LLC ($133,485) – vote 5-0
• Awarded 2025‑2026 winter road salt bid to Granite State Minerals Inc. ($75.00 per ton) – vote 5-0
• Awarded FY26 paving bid to Libby Scott Inc. and authorized hiring additional paving contractors – vote 5-0
• Approved redemption of Tax Map 0041 Lot 0004 (680 York Street) – vote 5-0
• Approved redemption of Tax Map 0096 Lot 0015‑B (138 Mountain Road) – vote 5-0
• Postponed zoning amendment actions to a future board meeting – no vote recorded
• Scheduled discussion on establishing a housing committee for next meeting – no vote recorded

Recycling Committee

The committee lacked a quorum, so no official actions were taken beyond scheduling future meetings. Dates for the next five meetings were selected: August 11, September 8, October 21, November 3, and December 8 at 3 PM. The June meeting minutes were noted as already approved at that prior meeting.

• Scheduled meeting for August 11, 2025 3 PM (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled meeting for September 8, 2025 3 PM (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled meeting for October 21, 2025 3 PM (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled meeting for November 3, 2025 3 PM (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled meeting for December 8, 2025 3 PM (no vote recorded)
• No official actions taken at this meeting due to lack of quorum
• June 2025 meeting minutes were confirmed as approved at that June meeting

Planning Board

The joint Selectboard and Planning Board meeting was held to review the Planning Board’s processes. Members discussed simplifying ordinance language, creating an application checklist, forming a housing committee, and the need for outside engineering reviewers. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Committee approved the new Sohier Park Regulation and added Sohier Park to the Municipal Parks Ordinance with an additional notation, each by a 5‑0 vote on July 10, 2025. The Sohier Park Committee had previously recommended the regulation by a 5‑0 vote on July 8, 2025. No other actions were decided; other topics were noted for future discussion.

• Approved Sohier Park Regulation (5-0 vote, July 10, 2025)
• Approved addition of Sohier Park to Municipal Parks Ordinance with notation (5-0 vote, July 10, 2025)
• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Changed next meeting date to July 24, 2025

Planning Board

The Planning Board elected its officers, approved the June 26 minutes, and granted three statutory waivers for the York River Landscaping site plan at 272 US Route 1. The board also accepted that application as complete, opened a public hearing, and continued it pending further materials. All actions passed unanimously.

• David Woods elected Chair (5-0)
• Pete Smith elected Vice Chair (5-0)
• Gail Billet elected Board Secretary (5-0)
• Minutes of June 26, 2025 approved (5-0)
• Waiver of 17‑day deadline for York River Landscaping application approved (5-0)
• Waiver of §6.3.14 Historic and Archaeological Resources approved (5-0)
• Waiver of §6.3.3.2 NGBD 1929 approved (5-0)
• York River Landscaping application accepted as complete and public hearing opened (5-0)

Community Center Building Committee

The Community Center Building Committee unanimously approved the June 19 meeting minutes. The committee was denied access to Village Elementary School for this meeting and will seek access for the July 24 meeting. Members assigned Olsen and Murray to coordinate with the school administration and BH&A for the next meeting, and Raimondi and Cohen to investigate local construction/project managers. The meeting was adjourned by a unanimous vote.

• Approved June 19 minutes (vote 6-0)
• Denied access to Village Elementary School for this meeting (no vote recorded)
• Olsen and Murray tasked to coordinate with school administration and BH&A for July 24 meeting
• Raimondi and Cohen tasked to investigate local construction/project managers
• Adjourned meeting (vote 6-0)

Climate Action Committee

The committee approved the June meeting minutes by a 4‑0 vote. A motion to have town staff prepare a Request for Proposal for a solar development at the Witchtrot site, limited to 1 MW, passed with three votes in favor, none opposed, and one abstention. The committee also recommended obtaining multiple bids for a fire‑station solar project that could be funded from the town sustainability fund.

• Approved June meeting minutes (4‑0)
• Approved preparation of RFP for Witchtrot site solar project up to 1 MW (3‑0‑1 abstention)

Conservation Commission

The July 9 meeting reviewed pesticide education, a draft open‑space ordinance, and invasive‑plant work, but no motions were voted on. Members were given specific follow‑up tasks, and Peter Murray reported on the status of Sohier Park wetlands. The commission will reconvene on August 13 to continue these efforts.

• Steph assigned to continue work on amendments to the OSCS ordinance
• Andy assigned to draft a form for CC use on Planning Board site walks
• Gerry assigned to follow up with the town on conservation easement enforcement
• Gerry assigned to organize the next Invasive Plant Initiative meeting
• All members assigned to review and document CC actions in the Comprehensive Plan (to Greg)
• All members assigned to review current CC assignments and create FY 26 priority list

Sohier Park Committee

The committee approved the June 10, 2025 meeting minutes. It unanimously approved the revised Sohier Park Regulations dated July 8, 2025 and sent them to the Parks and Recreation Committee. It also unanimously approved changes to the Town of York’s Park Ordinance that designate Sohier Park as a Special Use Park and add a committee role note, and sent that to the Parks and Recreation Committee.

• Approved June 10, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved revised Sohier Park Regulations (unanimous) – sent to Parks and Recreation Committee
• Approved Park Ordinance changes making Sohier Park a Special Use Park (unanimous) – sent to Parks and Recreation Committee

York Community Garden Advisory Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes and a $79 reimbursement for a wheelbarrow. It agreed to begin garden planting on September 14 and assigned Ryan to research Japanese Knotweed abatement and LeeAnn to contact Pierson about adding arbor vitae to the driveway plan.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $79 wheelbarrow reimbursement (approved)
• Agreed to start garden planting on September 14 (agreed)
• Tasked Ryan to research Japanese Knotweed abatement (assigned)
• Tasked LeeAnn to contact Pierson about arbor vitae amendment (assigned)

Planning Board

The York Planning Board voted 5‑0 to grant final approval, with conditions, to the Emerald Woods Elderly Housing Development at 1 US Route 1. It also approved final approval for the 300 Route 103 Open Space Conservation Subdivision (5‑0) and granted preliminary approval for the Blue Sky Towers wireless facility (5‑0). Additional motions waived certain regulatory requirements and extended the wireless review period.

• Final approval for Emerald Woods Elderly Housing Development, 1 US Route 1 (5‑0)
• Final approval for 300 Route 103 Open Space Conservation Subdivision (5‑0)
• Preliminary approval for Blue Sky Towers wireless facility, 14 Old Seabury Rd (5‑0)
• Waiver of site/subdivision regulation §7.7.2 for Blue Sky Towers (4‑1)
• Extension of mandatory wireless review period to July 24 2025 (5‑0)
• Continuation of Blue Sky Towers application to July 24 meeting (5‑0)
• Waiver of 17‑day material submission requirement for 300 Route 103 (5‑0)
• Waiver of §6.4.17 hydrological assessment for 300 Route 103 (5‑0)

Budget Committee

The committee approved the May 27, 2025 meeting minutes with a 6‑0 vote. No other substantive actions were taken; the meeting calendar was discussed but not adopted. The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m. and the next session is set for July 22, 2025.

• Approved May 27, 2025 minutes (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Selectboard

The board awarded a $222,696 contract to Renaud Industries to replace the Ogunquit Road culvert. It re‑appointed the town’s code enforcement officers and accepted donations for the Big A Trail project. The board also approved the redemption of the 9 Tatnic Road property and appointed Nancy Terrio to the York Housing Authority, along with numerous board and committee members.

• Awarded $222,696 culvert replacement contract to Renaud Industries (vote 5-0)
• Re‑appointed Code Enforcement Officer Harry Norton Jr (vote 5-0)
• Re‑appointed Assistant Code Enforcement Officers Aaron Beauregard, David Gilchrest III, Kathryn Newell (vote 5-0)
• Accepted Friends of Mount Agamenticus donations for Big A Trail project and plaque (vote 5-0)
• Approved redemption of 9 Tatnic Road property, payment due by Aug 23 2025 (vote 5-0)
• Appointed Nancy Terrio as York Housing Authority Commissioner (vote 5-0)
• Re‑appointed multiple board/committee members with terms expiring June 30 2028 (vote 5-0)
• Appointed new members to Planning Board, Assessment Review Board, Historic District Commission, etc. (vote 5-0)

Community Center Building Committee

The committee approved the June 5 meeting minutes unanimously (7‑0). Members assigned Bill Olsen to present the community‑center update at the York Select Board meeting on June 23 and created a subcommittee of Murray, Fyfe and Raimondi to negotiate with the design firm BH&A. The next regular meetings were scheduled for July 10 and July 24, both at the Grant House. The meeting was adjourned unanimously (7‑0).

• Approved June 5 meeting minutes (7‑0)
• Assigned Bill Olsen to present CCBC updates at Select Board meeting June 23
• Formed subcommittee (Murray, Fyfe, Raimondi) to negotiate with BH&A
• Scheduled regular meeting for July 10 at 6 pm, Grant House
• Scheduled additional meeting for July 24 at 6 pm, Grant House
• Adjourned meeting (7‑0)

Committee for Veterans' Affairs

The committee approved moving the National Defense Monument to The Old Gaol (5‑0 vote). It also approved ordering Purple Heart ceremony brochures with a cost cap of $150 (5‑0 vote). The meeting minutes from May 20 were approved unanimously, and the meeting was adjourned (5‑0 vote). The appointment of a new CVA chairman was postponed until the July 29 meeting.

• Approved minutes from May 20, 2025 (5‑0)
• Approved placing National Defense Monument at The Old Gaol (5‑0)
• Postponed appointment of new CVA chairman to July 29, 2025
• Approved ordering Purple Heart brochures, cost not to exceed $150 (5‑0)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (5‑0)

Selectboard

The board moved into an executive session at 5:29 p.m. to discuss labor contracts, passing the motion 5‑0. They moved out of the executive session at 6:40 p.m., also passing that motion 5‑0. No other substantive actions were voted on.

• Entered executive session to discuss labor contracts (5-0)
• Exited executive session (5-0)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the minutes from the May meeting. The board discussed ongoing community‑center planning, the potential closed campus at York High School, and repair options for the Cliff Walk, but no votes or formal actions were taken on those items. Director Peter Murray provided updates on restrooms, a river launch site, lifeguard staffing, and gift‑shop revenue. The next meeting is set for July 10.

• Approved May meeting minutes (unanimous)

Planning Board

The York Planning Board waived three site‑sub‑regulation requirements for the Tops Farm application, accepted the application as complete, opened a public hearing and then approved the plan to locate a medical marijuana retail store on US Route 1, with a condition to update the map and lot numbers. The board also voted to forward the revised zoning ordinance amendments to the Selectboard for the November 2025 ballot and authorized the Chair to sign Findings of Fact for two pending projects. Minutes of the May 22 meeting were approved.

• Waived Building Design Guideline §6.3.13.3 (5‑0)
• Waived 2‑Foot Contours §6.4.20 (5‑0)
• Waived High‑Intensity Soil Survey §6.4.17.1 (5‑0)
• Approved Tops Farm medical‑marijuana store application with map/lot update condition (5‑0)
• Sent amended zoning ordinance amendments to Selectboard for November 2025 ballot (5‑0)
• Authorized Chair to sign Findings of Fact for Carriage Landing, 294 York St (5‑0)
• Authorized Chair to sign Findings of Fact for York Paddle Tennis & Pickleball Expansion, 28 Mill Ln (5‑0)
• Approved Minutes of May 22, 2025 meeting (4‑0‑1, 1 abstention)

Conservation Commission

The commission discussed member turnover, upcoming ordinance hearings, and ongoing projects. No votes or formal approvals were recorded. Action items were assigned to members for follow‑up work.

Sohier Park Committee

The committee approved the minutes from the May 13, 2025 meeting. They discussed draft park ordinances to be ready for the November ballot, but no final approval was recorded. The Gift Shop reported a 7% sales increase, announced summer hours of 9 am–6 pm starting June 13, a sidewalk sale of older items, and a $250 flag fundraiser. Maintenance updates included repair of the Gift Shop sign and planning a lighthouse site visit in late June or July.

• Approved May 13, 2025 meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee approved the minutes from the June 10 meeting. Discussion of crosswalk improvements was deferred. The committee scheduled the next meeting for August 12, 2025, and noted there will be no meeting in July.

• Approved June 10 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Deferred crosswalk improvement discussion
• Set next meeting for August 12, 2025 at York Public Library
• No meeting will be held in July

Recycling Committee

The committee unanimously approved the May 21, 2025 minutes. It also approved a $300 appropriation to support a recycling table at the town’s Harvest Fest on October 18, with Ms. Libby to submit the application. No other actions were taken.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved $300 appropriation for Harvest Fest recycling table (unanimous)

Community Center Building Committee

The committee approved the May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0) and voted to adopt the proposed communication updates for the Facebook page and website (6‑0). An action item was assigned for Olsen to present the committee’s updates to the York Selectboard at the June 23 meeting. The next regular committee meeting was scheduled for June 19, 2025 at 6 p.m.

• Approved May 15, 2025 meeting minutes (5‑0)
• Approved communication updates and website content (6‑0)
• Motion to adjourn meeting passed (6‑0)
• Olsen tasked to present CCBC updates to Selectboard on June 23
• Next meeting set for June 19, 2025 at 6 p.m.

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee approved the April meeting minutes (4‑0‑1). It voted to have town staff take over monthly tracking of electrical energy use (5‑0). The committee decided to pursue joining the Capital Projects Planning Committee and to formalize a consultative role on town development projects. Cornelius Murphy will draft a letter to prospective solar developers for the Witchtrot site and will meet with staff for further input.

• Approved April meeting minutes (4 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention)
• Approved recommendation for town staff to review monthly electrical energy use (5‑0)
• Decided to seek a seat on the annual Capital Projects Planning Committee (planned)
• Decided to formalize a consultative role for the CAC on town development projects (planned)
• Cornelius Murphy to draft a letter soliciting feedback from prospective Witchtrot solar developers (planned)
• Cornelius Murphy to meet with Taylor Maguire and Peter Joseph regarding consultative role (planned)

York Community Garden Advisory Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes as presented. It voted to recommend that a compost collection site not be located at the community garden. No other motions were voted on.

• Approved meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Recommended compost collection site not be located at garden (approved)

Budget Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes with a 5‑0‑1 vote (one abstention). Heather Campbell was elected Chair, Courtney Munoz elected Vice Chair, and Amanda Sedgewick elected Committee Secretary, each by a unanimous 6‑0 vote. Liaison appointments were made for the school, town hall, community center, library, and school‑consolidation committees. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes (5-0-1, Michael Wallwork abstained)
• Elected Heather Campbell as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Courtney Munoz as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Elected Amanda Sedgewick as Committee Secretary (6-0)
• Appointed school liaisons: Melissa Day and Mike Wallwork
• Appointed town hall liaisons: Adam Gould, Christine Brown, Courtney Munoz
• Appointed community center liaison: Adam Gould
• Appointed library liaison: Amanda Sedgewick

Planning Board

The York Planning Board accepted the Blue Sky Towers wireless facility application for review, opened a public hearing, extended the mandatory review period to June 26, 2025, scheduled a site walk, and continued the application to that date. The Board also approved the Carriage Landing amendment, requiring the ADA parking spot to be reserved for commercial use only. Minutes from the April 24 and May 8 meetings were approved.

• Accepted Blue Sky Towers application for review (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for Blue Sky Towers (5-0)
• Extended review period for Blue Sky Towers to June 26, 2025 (5-0)
• Scheduled site walk for Blue Sky Towers on June 23, 2025 (5-0)
• Continued Blue Sky Towers application to June 26, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Carriage Landing amendment with ADA parking condition (5-0)
• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (4-0-1, Brian Trafton abstained)
• Approved April 24, 2025 minutes (4-0-1, Meredith Goodwin abstained)

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee voted to amend the April 2025 minutes, changing the public‑education start date to July 25 2025 or sooner. The motion was made by Mark Graziano and passed unanimously. No other substantive actions or approvals were recorded at this meeting.

• Amended April minutes to set public‑education start date July 25 2025 (unanimous)

Committee for Veterans' Affairs

The committee approved the April 22 minutes with a 5-0 vote. The treasurer's report was approved by a 5-0 vote. The meeting was adjourned by a 5-0 motion. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved April 22 minutes (5-0)
• Approved treasurer's report (5-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting (5-0)

Selectboard

The Selectboard adopted the town’s budget as certified by the Town Clerk, with a unanimous 5‑0 vote. It approved the purchase of 71 Beech Ridge Road for $325,000, also by a 5‑0 vote. The board set the meeting schedule for the coming year and approved the timeline for the November 2025 and May 2026 referenda, each unanimously. Additional actions included re‑adopting several policies and appointing a trustee to the Hartley Mason Reservation.

• Adopted town budget (5-0)
• Approved purchase of 71 Beech Ridge Road for $325,000 (5-0)
• Approved timeline for November 2025 and May 2026 referenda (5-0)
• Set fixed schedule of meetings for the coming year (5-0)
• Re‑adopted Code of Ethics policy (5-0)
• Re‑adopted Disbursement of Wages to Municipal Employees policy (5-0)
• Appointed Robert Palmer to Hartley Mason Board of Trustees (5-0)
• Adopted Emergency Management Plan amendment (5-0)

Community Center Building Committee

The Community Center Building Committee unanimously approved the minutes from its May 1 meeting and the May 8 walk‑through report for Coastal Ridge Elementary School. Members discussed three possible sites, with most expressing preference for Village Elementary School, and agreed to meet with RPAC and school officials before the next meeting. No new funding or construction updates were reported, and the next meeting was set for June 5.

• Approved May 1 meeting minutes (vote 7‑0)
• Approved May 8 Coastal Ridge Elementary School walk‑through report (vote 7‑0)
• Unanimously adjourned the meeting (vote 7‑0)
• Agreed that Olsen, Murray, and Palmer will meet with RPAC chair, school committee chair, and RPAC selectboard rep before next meeting
• Scheduled next regular meeting for Thursday, June 5 at 6 pm
• Noted no new funding information to report
• Noted no new construction/site‑evaluation information to report
• Planned Communication Subcommittee meeting on May 22 to draft a webpage update

Appeals Board

The Appeals Board denied the administrative appeal concerning the permit for 4 Hamlin Place, voting 5‑0. It also denied the special exception request to use 32 York Street as a boarding house, also voting 5‑0. No code‑enforcement business was reported. The meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM.

• Denied administrative appeal for 4 Hamlin Place (Map 20 Lot 23) – vote 5‑0
• Denied special exception for boarding house at 32 York Street (Map 48 Lot 45) – vote 5‑0

Conservation Commission

Stephanie Byrne announced she will resign at the end of FY2025. The commission agreed to consider naming her a member emeritus and to allow her to represent the commission at the Planning Board or Selectboard when appropriate. The matter will be discussed further at the June meeting. No other formal approvals or votes were recorded.

• Consider naming Stephanie Byrne member emeritus – pending further discussion at June meeting

Selectboard

The board approved the collective bargaining agreement with the York DPW Association (July 1 2025‑June 30 2028) by a 5‑0 vote. It also approved four new business licenses and accepted a $2,795 donation for a beach wheelchair, each by unanimous vote. Additionally, the board authorized letters opposing three state land‑use bills and accepted the resignation of a board member.

• Approved DPW labor contract (July 1 2025‑June 30 2028) – vote 5-0
• Approved business licenses for Whispering Sands Gifts, Farmhouse Table LLC, Kelley’s Spirits, Rosalie and Phil’s LLC – vote 5-0
• Accepted $2,795 donation for beach wheelchair – vote 5-0
• Authorized letters opposing LD1247, LD1272, LD1829 – vote 5-0
• Accepted resignation of Barbara Piper from Assessment Review Board – vote 5-0
• Approved consent agenda – vote 5-0

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board approved the minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting. The board selected and approved Bill Olsen as the new vice chair. Future meeting dates were set for June 12, 2025 at the Grant House and July 10, 2025 at Mt A. The meeting was adjourned at 6:00 pm.

• Approved April 10, 2025 meeting minutes (motion made and seconded)
• Approved Bill Olsen as new vice chair
• Scheduled June 12, 2025 meeting at Grant House, 5:00 pm
• Scheduled July 10, 2025 meeting at Mt A, 4:00 pm
• Adjourned meeting (motion made and seconded)

Planning Board

The York Planning Board accepted the sketch plan for the Kittery Water District water‑treatment plant upgrade at 28 New Boston Road and opened a public hearing for the project. The board also voted not to take any action on an ethics complaint and extended the meeting past 10:30 p.m. Additionally, the board authorized the chair to sign Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for two subdivision projects.

• Accepted Kittery Water District sketch plan (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing for Kittery Water District upgrade (5‑0)
• Voted not to act on ethics complaint (3‑0‑2)
• Extended meeting past 10:30 p.m. (5‑0)
• Authorized chair to sign Findings for 133 Josiah Norton Road Subdivision (5‑0)
• Authorized chair to sign Findings for Moody’s Collision Center Expansion (4‑0‑1, 1 abstention)

York Community Garden Advisory Committee

The committee approved the meeting minutes as amended. A site‑walk to lay out nine new garden plots was scheduled for Thursday, May 8 at 3:30 pm. Lee‑Anne Leverone will contact all nine new registrants to review bylaws and encourage maintenance participation. The group will place another notice in the Sentinel and hold two information sessions on March 14 and March 17.

• Approved minutes as amended (motion by Ryan, seconded by Denise, vote approved)
• Scheduled site‑walk to lay out garden plots (May 8, 3:30 pm)
• Assigned Lee‑Anne Leverone to contact all nine new registrants
• Planned Sentinel newspaper notice; Facebook outreach postponed
• Set information day sessions: Saturday March 17 at 9:00 am and Wednesday March 14 at 4:00 pm

Historic District Commission

The York Historic District Commission accepted demolition applications for 32 Freeman Street and 8 Freeman Street, determining neither property has sufficient historic or architectural significance to warrant alternatives. Both motions passed unanimously (3‑0). The commission also adjourned the meeting unanimously.

• Accepted demolition application for 32 Freeman St, Map/Lot 0023-0109 (3-0)
• Found 32 Freeman St not of sufficient historic/architectural significance for alternatives (3-0)
• Accepted demolition application for 8 Freeman St, Map/Lot 0023-0113 (3-0)
• Found 8 Freeman St not of sufficient historic/architectural significance for alternatives (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Community Center Building Committee

The committee approved the April 3 meeting minutes, the April 10 walk‑through report, and the April 17 Village Elementary School walk‑through report, each by a 6‑0 vote. Members voted 7‑0 to have the Communications subcommittee produce a monthly progress statement for posting on the Parks and Recreation website. The group also set a May 8, 3 p.m. site visit to Coastal Ridge Elementary School, with Peter Murray coordinating, and postponed discussion of the Operations report until David Cohen can attend.

• Approved April 3 meeting minutes (6‑0)
• Approved April 10 Center for Active Living walk‑through report (6‑0)
• Approved April 17 Village Elementary School walk‑through report (6‑0)
• Scheduled May 8, 3 p.m. tour of Coastal Ridge Elementary School; Murray to coordinate
• Tabled Operations subcommittee report pending Cohen’s attendance
• Delayed site visits to Wiscasset, South Portland, and Gorham community centers until after CRES visit
• Adopted monthly progress statement draft for Parks & Rec website (7‑0)
• Committed to post monthly CCBC updates on Parks & Rec website

Budget Committee

The committee voted to approve the December 2024 minutes and the FY26 Budget Season minutes as written. Both motions were carried unanimously with a 7‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved December 2024 minutes (7-0)
• Approved FY26 Budget Season minutes (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Selectboard

The Selectboard accepted the consent agenda unanimously. It approved the redemption of the property at 10 Hickory Lane, requiring full payment of taxes, interest and fees by June 28, 2025. It also approved a purchase and sale agreement for 71 Beech Ridge Road at a price of $585,000. No board or committee appointments were made that evening.

• Consent agenda accepted, vote 5-0
• Property redemption at 10 Hickory Lane approved, vote 5-0
• Purchase and sale agreement for 71 Beech Ridge Road approved at $585,000, vote 5-0
• No board or committee appointments made (no action)
• Follow‑up to executive session: no action

Planning Board

The board accepted the Scotland Fields sketch plan and opened a public hearing for it. It approved the Moody’s Collision Center expansion with conditions, and approved the 133 Josiah Norton Road subdivision with conditions. It granted a driveway‑access waiver for the Carriage Landing project, set a continuation date of May 22, 2025, and reopened the application for final review with a public hearing. The minutes from the April 10, 2025 meeting were approved.

• Accepted Scotland Fields sketch plan (5-0)
• Opened public hearing for Scotland Fields (5-0)
• Approved Moody’s Collision Center expansion with conditions (5-0)
• Approved 133 Josiah Norton Road subdivision with conditions (5-0)
• Approved waiver for Carriage Landing driveway access width (5-0)
• Continued Carriage Landing application to May 22, 2025 (5-0)
• Reopened Carriage Landing for final review (5-0)
• Approved minutes for April 10, 2025 (4-0-1)

Committee for Veterans' Affairs

The York Committee for Veterans' Affairs unanimously approved the minutes from the March 25 meeting. It also approved the treasurer's report, which noted an approximate balance of $4,837.61 after pending expenses. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approve March 25 minutes (5-0)
• Approve treasurer's report (5-0)
• Adjourn meeting (5-0)

Community Center Building Committee

The Community Center Building Committee conducted a walk-through of Village Elementary School on April 17, 2025, reviewing the building's condition and facilities. Members discussed the age of boilers, HVAC, roof, lack of elevator, air quality, fuel sources, and other infrastructure details. The walk-through concluded at 6:58 p.m. No formal decisions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The committee approved the March meeting minutes. It scheduled the Bike Rodeo for May 14 (rain date May 15) and the Family Ride for May 18, 1:00‑3:00. The committee decided there will be no meetings in May or July and set the next meeting for June 10, 2025 at the York Public Library. $116 was spent from the committee budget for raffle prizes.

• Approved March meeting minutes
• Scheduled Bike Rodeo for May 14 (rain date May 15)
• Planned Family Ride for May 18, 1:00‑3:00
• Decided no committee meeting in May
• Decided no committee meeting in July
• Set next meeting for June 10, 2025 at 3:30 at York Public Library
• Expended $116 from committee budget for raffle prizes

Selectboard

The York Selectboard approved several contract awards for the Police Department, Parks and Recreation, and engineering projects, all with unanimous votes. It also authorized the fire departments to apply for up to $50,000 each from the 2025 EMS Sustainability Grant and approved three property redemptions. Additionally, the meeting schedule was changed from May 5 to May 12.

• Approved $286,000 HVAC replacement bid for Police Dept (5-0)
• Approved $32,740.28 turf services contract to Tru Green (5-0)
• Approved $31,300.00 mowing services contract to York River Landscaping (5-0)
• Approved $12,990.00 roof replacement contract to Seacoast Roofing (5-0)
• Approved $115,250 extension of contract with SLR International (5-0)
• Approved $63,678 purchase of 2024 Ford Transit van (5-0)
• Authorized EMS grant applications up to $50,000 per fire department (5-0)
• Approved property redemption of 129 Camp Eaton for $925.75 (5-0)

Recycling Committee

The committee unanimously approved the March minutes. It decided that the chair will communicate regularly with Talya Bent at Casella to gather recycling information for residents and the Selectboard. A Vista volunteer, Molly Humphrey, will begin assisting on July 14, 2025. The committee also agreed to coordinate a library display for Earth Week (April 21‑26, 2025) and noted that DPW will provide covered bins after July 1, 2026.

• Approved March minutes (unanimous)
• Chair to communicate regularly with Casella (no vote recorded)
• Vista volunteer Molly Humphrey to start July 14, 2025 (no vote recorded)
• Chair, Mr. Brown, and Ms. Simon to coordinate Earth Week library display (no vote recorded)
• DPW to provide covered bins on or after July 1, 2026 (no vote recorded)
• Annual Town Report to be incorporated into the town’s annual report (no vote recorded)

Parks and Recreation Board

The Parks and Recreation Board formally approved the minutes from the February and March meetings. The board received a presentation and tour of the Center for Active Living, and discussed upcoming projects and issues, but no further actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved February and March meeting minutes (no vote tally recorded)

Planning Board

The Planning Board voted 5‑0 to approve the Findings of Fact for Gulf Hill Subdivision at 10 Jack Rabbit Ridge, Tax Map 100, Lot 107, as amended. The Board also approved the amended minutes from the March 27, 2025 meeting by a 5‑0 vote. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved Findings of Fact for Gulf Hill Subdivision (5‑0)
• Approved amended minutes for March 27, 2025 (5‑0)
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed)

Community Center Building Committee

The Community Center Building Committee toured the Center for Active Living at 36 Main Street, reviewing the floorplan and each room's size and use. Members discussed needs such as additional storage, a larger kitchen, and roof repairs. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded during this meeting.

Conservation Commission

The commission voted to retain the existing officers for fiscal year 2026. It also agreed to partner with the Parks & Recreation Department on a grant proposal to address invasive plants at Goodrich Park. The pesticide brochure was mailed, extra copies were obtained, and an online version was posted. The commission will continue work on the Open Space Conservation Subdivision ordinance and follow up on conservation‑easement enforcement.

• Retained current officers for FY2026 (decision)
• Approved partnership with Parks & Rec on invasive‑plant grant proposal (decision)
• Distributed pesticide brochure and posted online version (action completed)
• Continued work on OSCS ordinance amendment (action ongoing)
• Submitted agenda item to Selectboard on Bayberry Woods easement violations (action)

Community Center Building Committee

The committee accepted the March 20 minutes with a 7‑0 vote. It approved the March 22 site‑walk report and scheduled a Village Elementary School site walk on April 17, replacing the regular meeting. The group also set a tour of the Center for Active Living on April 10 and planned site visits to three other community centers. Additional actions include outreach for funding and setting the next meeting for May 1.

• Approved March 20 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Accepted Schwab’s March 22 site‑walk report (no vote recorded)
• Scheduled Village Elementary School site walk for April 17, replacing regular meeting
• Scheduled Center for Active Living tour on April 10 at 4 pm
• Committed to arrange site visits to Wiscasset, South Portland and Gorham community centers
• Olsen to contact town officials about a boring study for 32 Long Sands site
• Gould to contact a fundraiser for private funding options
• Next regular meeting set for May 1 at 6 pm

Climate Action Committee

The Climate Action Committee approved the March meeting minutes with a vote of 4‑0‑1. It also approved a motion to update the charter wording on committee membership, passing 5‑0. No other motions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved March meeting minutes (4 in favor, 0 opposed, 1 abstention)
• Approved charter amendment to define committee membership (5 in favor, 0 opposed)

Planning Board

The board waived a storm‑water plan requirement and approved the site‑plan amendment for the YCSA Food Pantry expansion on US‑1, adding conditions for fire‑chief approval and lighting. It also waived several technical requirements for the Carriage Landing mixed‑use project and accepted the Emerald Woods Elderly Housing sketch plan for review. Additionally, the board extended the federal review deadline for the Blue Sky Towers wireless facility by 57 days. All motions passed unanimously (5‑0).

• Waived §6.4.16 stormwater management plan for YCSA Food Pantry Expansion (5‑0)
• Approved site‑plan amendment for YCSA Food Pantry Expansion with conditions (5‑0)
• Waived §6.4.20, §6.4.25, and §6.3.32 requirements for Carriage Landing project (5‑0)
• Continued Carriage Landing application pending required documents (5‑0)
• Accepted Emerald Woods Elderly Housing Development as a sketch‑plan review (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing for YCSA Food Pantry Expansion (5‑0)
• Opened public hearing for Carriage Landing project (5‑0)
• Extended Blue Sky Towers wireless facility review period by 57 days to May 23 2025 (5‑0)

Committee for Veterans' Affairs

The committee approved spending up to $400 for Fallen Heroes pamphlet printing and approved the town's current cash balances. It also approved $2,200 to replace nine damaged Fallen Heroes banners and $200 for solar lights for the banners. All motions were approved unanimously.

• Approved February 25 minutes (5-0)
• Approved up to $400 for Fallen Heroes pamphlet printing (5-0)
• Approved town cash balance of $10.4 62.61 (5-0)
• Approved remaining $6325 for National Defense Memorial purchase (unanimous)
• Approved up to $2,200 to replace nine Fallen Heroes banners (5-0)
• Approved up to $200 for solar lights for banners (5-0)
• Approved meeting adjournment (5-0)

Selectboard

The York Selectboard voted 5-0 to approve the collective bargaining agreement with the York Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 3622, covering July 1 2025 through June 30 2028. It also approved a temporary trailer at 46 Ridge Road, authorized the Parks and Recreation Department to pursue York River Watershed Grant opportunities, and accepted the resignation of a Veterans Affairs Committee member while appointing a replacement. Property redemption for 130 Beech Ridge Road and the voter‑guide statements of fact were likewise approved, each by a unanimous vote.

• Approved fire fighters labor contract (5-0)
• Approved temporary trailer at 46 Ridge Road (5-0)
• Authorized York River Watershed Grant pursuit (5-0)
• Approved voter guide statements of fact with amendments (5-0)
• Approved property redemption at 130 Beech Ridge Road (5-0)
• Accepted resignation of Brent Mohr from Veterans Affairs Committee (5-0)
• Appointed Tom Spencer to Veterans Affairs Committee (5-0)

Community Center Building Committee

The committee approved the March 6 meeting minutes by a 5‑0 vote. Four subcommittees—Funding, Construction and Site Evaluation, Operations, and Communications/Marketing/Promotion—were created and members were appointed. The next meeting was scheduled for April 3 at 6 p.m.

• Approved March 6 minutes (5-0)
• Created Funding subcommittee; appointed Bill Olsen and Adam Gould
• Created Construction and Site Evaluation subcommittee; appointed Richard Raimondi and Greg Fyfe
• Created Operations subcommittee; appointed Peter Murray and David Cohen
• Created Communications/Marketing/Promotion subcommittee; appointed Scott, Jacqueline Crafts, and Gregory Schwab

Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee

The Bicycle & Pedestrian Committee approved the use of up to $150 from its budget for raffle prizes for the May 14 bike rodeo. The committee also approved the minutes from the February meeting. The committee was briefed on upcoming trail and crosswalk projects and assigned staff to follow up on those items.

• Approved use of Committee budget funds up to $150 for bike rodeo raffle prizes (vote approved)
• Approved February meeting minutes