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Vinalhaven selectmen approve Knox County Sheriff’s Office contract in 3–1 vote
Summary
After tabling the issue until Selectman Tom Anthony arrived, the board voted 3–1 to sign the Knox County Sheriff’s Office contract; Selectman Payton Warren was recorded as voting against the contract. The motion was moved by Eric Gasperini and seconded by Pam Alley.
The Vinalhaven Board of Selectmen on June 2 voted to sign a contract with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office following a review of a revised draft.
Selectman Eric Gasperini moved to sign the contract; Selectman Pam Alley seconded the motion. The motion carried by a 3–1 vote, with Selectman Payton Warren recorded as voting against the contract.
The minutes state the version reviewed was “substantially the same as the version that was signed in March,” and that Town Manager Marjorie Stratton had a meeting scheduled with Captain Smith for June 3 to discuss details. The board had tabled action on the contract earlier in the meeting until Selectman Tom Anthony was present; the vote was taken after his arrival.
The minutes do not record the full contract text, specific term lengths, dollar amounts, or scope details beyond the record that the board reviewed the latest version provided by Captain Smith. The record does not include statements explaining Selectman Warren’s opposition.
The contract signing completes the Board’s authorization to proceed with the agreement as of the June 2 meeting.
