Select Board: June 16, 2026

The HCAM Select Board meeting on June 16, 2026, focused on several key municipal governance and procurement matters. The board approved a Marathon Fund Committee request for $22,850 to purchase a tent for outdoor activities at the Hopkin Center for the Arts, with professional installation and removal services planned annually. They appointed members to the police chief screening committee and discussed the appointment of Scott Van Ralton as interim police chief effective July 1, 2026, pending negotiations. The board authorized posting for two budgeted positions: an administrative manager in the police department and an IT support specialist. Additionally, they approved a tree removal authorization for 19 trees on town property related to a sidewalk project, contingent on Open Space Preservation Commission approval for three trees. Water and sewer rate increases for FY 2027 were set, including a discount for certain residential sewer users. The board also discussed the Elmwood School study process, considering community involvement and consultant services for future use or disposition of the property. Several uncontested and contested board and committee appointments were confirmed, including historical commission members. The meeting included updates on the Main Street infrastructure project and concluded with scheduling and future agenda planning.