Sterling joint meeting considers finance board appointments; end-of-year transfers next
The Select Board, Finance Committee, Capital Budget Committee, and Town Moderator met jointly on June 24 to consider a roster of appointments to the Finance Committee, Capital Budget Committee, and the DPW Building Committee. Minutes from the meeting had not been published as of this week, so final decisions on the posts remain unannounced.
Joint meeting weighs appointments
The June 24 joint session included consideration of five appointments across three committees. Kevin Beaupre was listed for a three-year appointment to the Capital Budget Committee. Marina Meehan was under consideration for a three-year Finance Committee appointment, while Ezequiel Ayala was up for a three-year reappointment to the same panel. Kathy Greenwood was listed for new appointments to both the Finance Committee and the Capital Budget Committee. Mike Padula was the sole name advanced for the DPW Building Committee. The Select Board’s agenda for the same date also noted updates on the Sterling Fair, new Town Hall operating hours, and master plan progress.
Other recent meetings
The Planning Board met June 25 to reorganize its membership and take up an Approval Not Required (ANR) lot line change request for 15 Hardscrabble (Parcel ID 42-15). The board also planned to approve minutes from its March 5 and April 30 sessions.
The Board of Health held meetings June 25 and July 1 to interview candidates for an agent position. Both agendas focused on the interviews, with standard procedural items.
The Animal Control Advisory Board gathered June 29. Its agenda called for a vote on a 2026 chair and co-chair, a dangerous dog report update, kennel inspections, dog license status, and setting a date for the fall rabies clinic. Approval of May 28 minutes also appeared on the docket.
The Economic Development Committee met June 29 to receive an update on the Celebrate Sterling 2026 event, including next steps and timeline, with Lex Thomas.
The Fair Committee met July 1 in executive session with no public discussion items listed.
Coming up
The Select Board will meet Monday, July 6, to vote on end-of-year budget transfers. The agenda lists a single action item: approval of the transfers.
On Thursday, July 9, the Finance Committee and Capital Budget Committee will convene jointly. They will consider the appointment of Dana Brattlof to the Capital Budget Committee and then elect a chair and vice chair for the CBC. A six-minute public comment period — with a two-minute limit per speaker — precedes the business portion.
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