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Selectboard approves church music festival but denies Creemee Cart permit amid policy concerns
Summary
The Selectboard approved a facility‑use permit for the Sharon Congregational Church music festival (July 11, 2026) but, after discussion about commercial uses on the Town Common and the need for a formal policy, voted down an application from Sarah Roberts for The Creemee Cart.
The Selectboard reviewed two facility‑use permit applications on June 1: one from the Sharon Congregational Church for its Second Annual Music Festival and one from Sarah Roberts seeking permission to operate The Creemee Cart on town property. The board approved the permit for the July 11 church festival (motion recorded as carried with Scott Henkels and Ted Austin in favor and Kevin Gish abstaining).
Sarah Roberts presented background on her Creemee Cart application. Board members discussed acceptable uses for the Town Common, past precedent, and the need for a formal facility‑use policy before approving exclusive commercial activities on public property. Scott Henkels moved to approve Roberts’ application; Ted Austin seconded. The motion failed, with Henkels in favor and Kevin Gish and Ted Austin opposed. The minutes show the board will revisit the facility‑use policy at the June 15 meeting.
