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Town awarded $50,000 state grant to support ordinance updates through 2027
Summary
Staff said the town received a $50,000 state housing‑opportunity grant to support ordinance updates through July 2027; SNPC was referenced as able to assist, and staff proposed offsetting a $15,000 local budget line with grant funding.
Staff informed the select board that the state awarded the town a $50,000 grant through a housing‑opportunity program to help the town update ordinances through July 2027. The manager said the grant aligns with ongoing comprehensive plan work and could be used to address outdated references and charter inconsistencies in the town code.
Staff said the town has confirmed it can meet the grant's program requirements and that SNPC (a planning/consulting entity referenced by staff) has capacity to help with the ordinance revisions. The board discussed removing a $15,000 local line from the draft budget and replacing that work with grant‑funded assistance.
The board directed staff to adjust the relevant budget lines and to coordinate with SNPC and state program requirements as the ordinance revision work proceeds. The select board did not take a final action to obligate grant funds during the workshop but instructed staff to proceed with planning that assumes grant support.
