At the Nov. 25 meeting, Town Manager Brian provided a multi-topic report that outlined near-term events, capital repairs, grant prospects and compliance deadlines.

Brian said the Festival of Lights and tree-lighting combined event is scheduled for Dec. 6 and staff will convene a safety meeting with state police, fire and other partners. He reported that roofing materials and a dumpster are in place at Station 440 for roof repairs and said that repair work is underway to address damage that had previously prompted demolition plans.

On public safety staffing, Brian said the town is continuing discussions about a School Resource Officer (SRO) and coordinating with regional troopers and school leadership as it considers options before hiring a full-time SRO.

He also said the town expects to receive additional opioid-settlement money and will work with human services on allowable prevention and treatment programming. Brian emphasized the money comes with tight use restrictions and will be used for recommended programs where possible.

On compliance, Brian warned of a federal requirement that town websites and electronic communications must be ADA accessible; staff are working with human services and the disabilities commission to meet an April 2027 deadline.

Other items in the report included exploring vendors for speed/traffic cameras on state roads with fatality history, discussions about regionalizing animal control and concerns about an abandoned multifamily property at Collegeview that staff will press the bank to secure.