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Select Board roundup: parade closure, vehicle sales, liquor license renewal, municipal appointments and Boston Post Cane award
Summary
At its June 8 meeting the board approved a Main Street closure for the Tritown Fourth of July parade, accepted high bids for two surplus police vehicles, renewed a special amusement/liquor license, appointed Lisa Bryant treasurer and Jeremy Richards deputy road commissioner, and voted to award the Boston Post Cane to George Foreman.
The Town of Jay Select Board handled a bundle of routine but locally important items during its meeting.
Parade closure: The board approved a request to close Main Street for the Tritown Fourth of July parade, scheduled for July 3 at 6 p.m.
Vehicle sales: Staff presented bids for surplus police vehicles. The board accepted the high bid of $6,000 for a 2019 Ford Explorer (bidder recorded as David Van Gulick) and $1,000 for a 2015 Ford Taurus (bidder recorded as James Heath). The board directed that proceeds be deposited to the police department capital account.
Licensing and appointments: A special amusement and liquor license renewal for 'Making Our Place Your Place' was approved by motion and voice vote. The board appointed Lisa Bryant as treasurer, effective June 22, and Jeremy Richards as deputy road commissioner, effective June 29; both appointments were moved, seconded and approved.
Community recognition: The board voted to award the Boston Post Cane to George Foreman and plans a low‑key presentation at his residence on July 9, with a photo to be taken only with his permission.
The meeting closed with dates of interest and routine adjournment.
