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Votes at a glance: Kennebunk Select Board actions, Feb. 24, 2026
Summary
A roundup of motions the Select Board approved Feb. 24, 2026: consent agenda, two business licenses, road weight closures, RSU 21 warrant countersign and shortened nomination period, ambulance and apparatus/personnel rate approvals, support for Seacoast Chiefs Association membership, meeting-schedule changes, and the decision to keep alewife harvesting closed for 2026.
The Kennebunk Select Board approved a series of routine and substantive motions at its Feb. 24, 2026 meeting. The following summarizes each recorded action and outcome.
- Consent agenda approved (minutes of Jan. 13; donations from Kennebunk Fire Society and James Pastorelli; committee resignations). Motion moved by Lisa Pratt, seconded by Karen Plattes; vote 6-0 (1 absent).
- Lodging license for Adam Johnson d/b/a The Wanderer (191 & 195 Sea Road) approved. Motion moved by Lisa Pratt, seconded by Karen Plattes; vote 6-0 (1 absent).
- Victualer license for Paul Humphrey d/b/a The Landing Store (157 Summer Street) approved. Motion moved by Lisa Pratt, seconded by Karen Plattes; vote 6-0 (1 absent).
- Approval to post listed town ways closed to non-exempt vehicles over 23,000 pounds for the frost season; Public Services Director to determine specific dates (posting planned for the coming Friday). Motion approved 6-0 (1 absent).
- Countersignature of RSU 21 Warrant and Notice of Election for June 9, 2026 Budget Validation Referendum approved. Motion moved by Lisa Pratt; vote 6-0 (1 absent).
- Notice of Shortened Nomination Period for a one-year RSU 21 Director vacancy approved; papers to be available April 3 and due April 15, 2026. Motion passed 7-0.
- 2026 ambulance billing rates approved as proposed. Motion passed 7-0.
- 2026 apparatus/personnel billing rates approved as proposed. Motion passed 7-0.
- Select Board supported Kennebunk Fire Rescues membership in the Seacoast Chiefs Association; annual dues $1,250 in 2026. Motion passed 7-0.
- Meeting schedule adjustments for July and December (single meetings July 21 and Dec. 15) approved. Motion passed 7-0.
- Town waters to remain closed to alewife/river herring harvesting for 2026; motion passed 7-0.
- Motion to enter executive session under 1 M.R.S.A. Sec. 405(6)(A) to discuss personnel matters passed 7-0; the board reported no action upon exit.
All motions recorded in the minutes used show-of-hands votes; the minutes list movers and seconders where provided.
