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Canaan selectmen split 2–1 on receiving January treasurer and February tax‑collector reports
Summary
Motions to receive the January 2026 Treasurer’s Report and the February 2026 Tax Collector’s Report each passed 2–1 (Barger and Jacobs in favor; Kinsella opposed). The minutes record Kinsella as seconding the motions but also voting in opposition; no explanation for the opposing votes is provided.
The Board of Selectmen recorded two 2–1 votes on routine financial reports at its March 9 meeting. Motions to receive the January 2026 Treasurer’s Report and the February 2026 Tax Collector’s Report were both moved by Selectman Judy Jacobs and, according to the minutes, seconded by Selectman Christopher Kinsella. The motions carried with First Selectman David Barger and Jacobs voting in favor and Kinsella opposed in each case.
The minutes do not include discussion explaining the reason for Kinsella’s opposition; they record the procedural steps (motion and second) followed by the vote tallies. The minutes also note that other routine minutes approvals were carried unanimously earlier in the meeting.
What happens next: The reports were received into the record as recorded. The meeting minutes do not indicate any follow‑up action directed to staff, nor do they record additional debate on the reports.
