Votes at a glance: Select Board approves nonbinding brownfields expression of interest, personnel changes and two fire‑station contract amendments

The Select Board took a series of formal actions at the March meeting. Below are the motions the board recorded, the outcomes and brief context. All motions were made and voted on in public session; where a roll call was recorded the clerk noted members present and that the vote was taken by roll call.

Votes and outcomes (summary)

- Expression of interest to MassDevelopment (Community One‑Stop for Growth, Brownfields): The board authorized town staff to submit a nonbinding expression of interest on behalf of the project proponents. Context: the EOI is nonbinding and staff and the developer were asked to obtain written clarifications on care‑and‑custody, easement eligibility, performance bonds and legal protections for the town before any binding municipal commitment. Outcome: approved (motion and second carried; EOI described as nonbinding).

- Finance director / town accountant position (new title/position): The board approved creation of a Finance Director / Town Accountant position at an annual salary of $100,000, to begin July 1, 2025, to consolidate accounting/treasurer/collector oversight and provide an internal financial lead. Outcome: approved (motion carried; start date July 1 noted). The board discussed succession planning and the planned…