Select Board

The HCAM Select Board meeting held on August 5, 2026, covered a range of municipal governance topics with a strong focus on policy updates, contract approvals, and town infrastructure projects. Key procurement-related discussions included the approval of a new entertainment license policy with enhanced background check requirements, the acceptance of the Whisper Way roadway deed following a town meeting vote, and the disposition of a property at 0 Woody Island Road to resolve encroachment issues. The board also approved increasing the common victualer license application fee from $50 to $100, aligning with other towns and legal limits. Additionally, the police department's cruiser fee for private details was raised to $161 per hour, pegged to the FEMA equipment rate, with plans to notify contractors and implement the change by September 1. Updates on the Main Street Quarter construction project were provided, including upcoming paving and tree replacement. The board discussed the upcoming fall 2026 special town meeting logistics and received a presentation from the Metro West Regional Transit Authority on a new bus network design launching in September, aimed at improving local transit connectivity. The meeting concluded with approval to post job vacancies for key public works and library positions and a move to executive session to discuss personnel negotiations, litigation strategy, and real estate matters. Overall, the meeting involved several procurement and contract-related decisions impacting town operations and services.