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Winter Harbor selectmen approve skate rink and routine fiscal items; 'Text My Gov' tabled
Summary
At their March 23 meeting, Winter Harbor selectmen approved routine financial reports and policies, including authorization for an insured ice skating rink; the board tabled consideration of a 'Text My Gov' service pending more information.
The Winter Harbor Board of Selectmen on March 23 approved a series of routine financial items and policies and authorized the installation of a community ice skating rink, the board recorded in meeting minutes.
Chair G. Harrington called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. The board voted to approve the minutes of March 9, 2026, and to accept warrants #43 (March 17) and #44 (March 19). The Treasurer’s Report dated March 20, 2026 was accepted; the town’s general ledger balance was recorded as $808,142.90 and the six‑month certificate of deposit at $107,539.29. Investment market values were listed as $2,864,051.00 (3/6/2026) and $2,847,375.00 (3/20/2026). The Tax Collector’s Report (3/20/2026) was also accepted; taxes receivable were listed as FY26 $102,202.91 and FY25 $13,690.19.
Why it matters: these votes approve the town’s current fiscal statements and preserve routine financial operations as the municipality prepares its FY27 budget cycle.
On policy matters, the board approved a Meeting Place Policy and an Acceptable Use Agreement for Cyber Security, and it approved presented carry‑over accounts. In each case the minutes record the outcome as "Approved 3-0." The agenda item labeled "Text My Gov," a proposed text‑messaging service, was discussed but tabled; the board requested more information and will revisit the item at a future meeting.
The Town Manager reported that insurance has cleared the town’s plan to install an ice skating rink provided the rink is accompanied by proper rules and signage. The board approved a motion to allow the rink (minutes: Approved 3-0).
Votes at a glance • Approve minutes of March 9, 2026 — Approved 3-0 • Approve Warrants #43 and #44 — Approved 3-0 • Accept Treasurer’s Report (3/20/2026) — Approved 3-0 • Accept Tax Collector’s Report (3/20/2026) — Approved 3-0 • Approve Meeting Place Policy — Approved 3-0 • Approve Carry Over Accounts — Approved 3-0 • Approve Acceptable Use Agreement for Cyber Security — Approved 3-0 • Allow town ice skating rink (with rules/signage per insurer) — Approved 3-0 • 'Text My Gov' — Tabled pending more information
The meeting adjourned at 7:37 p.m.
