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At a glance: Select Board votes June 22, 2026
Summary
Summary of formal actions taken by the Groveland Select Board on June 22, 2026, including a quarry bond release, committee referrals on recreation fees, tabling of a Pride‑flag request pending a flag policy, requests related to the water treatment facility review, approval of nominations and an annual volunteer recognition program.
The Groveland Select Board recorded the following formal outcomes on June 22, 2026:
- Sewell Street Quarry bond release: Board authorized the release of a cash escrow in the amount of $83,382.68 plus interest for the Sewell Street quarry reclamation (four in favor, one absent). The claimant must present the board vote and supporting deeds to the bank to obtain the funds.
- Recreation Committee referral: Board asked the Recreation Committee to gather per‑player fees and maintenance data from in‑town leagues and to compare peer‑town permit fees in order to advise the Select Board on field‑use fee proposals (four in favor, one absent).
- Pride flag request: Board tabled the request from the Groveland Democratic Town Committee to raise a Pride flag at Town Hall pending adoption of a formal municipal flag policy; staff will draft a policy for the board’s July meeting (four in favor, one absent).
- Water treatment facility: Board requested a written explanation from the Water & Sewer Commission (or superintendent/OPM) explaining the site‑selection rationale and whether alternate sites remain under consideration; the board also requested the Planning Board consider recreation and safety mitigation as part of site plan review (both votes: four in favor, one absent).
- Volunteer recognition program: Board voted to establish an annual volunteer recognition program and asked staff to draft implementation details for a future meeting (four in favor, one absent).
- Appointments: The board approved the slate of appointments and reappointments listed in the Executive Coordinator’s memorandum dated June 22, 2026, including members of the Conservation Commission, Board of Registrars and various inspector and constable positions. Votes were taken individually and carried (routine approvals; recorded votes noted in minutes).
Where the board authorized action, staff were assigned to prepare documentation and follow up: Treasurer/Collector to process bond paperwork; Recreation Committee to report on fees; Town Administrator and Town Counsel to draft a flag policy; and Town Administrator/Planning liaison to transmit Select Board comments to the Planning Board and request Water & Sewer follow‑up.
