Select Board

The HCAM Select Board meeting held on July 22, 2026, covered a broad range of municipal governance topics with significant focus on procurement and budgetary decisions. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of a $29,300 purchase of a 2.93-acre property at 89 Saddle Hill Road using Community Preservation Act funds, and the authorization to enter into a multi-town consortium intermunicipal agreement for negotiating a solid waste disposal contract, aimed at leveraging better rates through collective bargaining. The board also approved a payment-in-lieu-of-taxes (PILOT) agreement with Franklin Road Solar LLC, supporting renewable energy initiatives. Additionally, the board discussed and approved updates to financial management policies, including free cash targets and enterprise fund management, to enhance fiscal discipline. The meeting included updates on the police chief search process, water quality and drought management, and a public discussion on the use of Flock Security license plate reader cameras, emphasizing transparency and community concerns. Several appointments to town boards and committees were confirmed, and the board authorized posting for new town positions. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session for personnel and litigation strategy discussions.