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Hugh Cargill Trust expands membership to six; Select Board appoints new member
Summary
The Select Board amended the Hugh Cargill Trust charge to increase membership from five to six to retain two high‑quality candidates, and appointed Elizabeth Paley to a term expiring May 31, 2027; trustees reported about $240,000 on hand and steady monthly distributions for emergency assistance.
The Select Board approved a brief amendment to the Hugh Cargill Trust committee charge to increase the committee’s membership from five to six members to accommodate two qualified applicants who had applied for an open seat. Trustees said the trust provides emergency financial relief for Concord residents (rent, utilities, transportation) and that appointment of the second candidate would help sustain the committee’s operations, including the confidential intake function.
The board also appointed Elizabeth Paley to fill a seat with a term through May 31, 2027. Trustees reported an operating balance of approximately $240,000 and described recent distributions, noting an uptick in requests for utility and rent assistance.
Next steps: trustees will onboard the new member and continue monthly reviews of requests; the board approved the charter change and the nomination.
