Selectboard adopts Uniform Municipal Excess Weight Permit ordinance

The Lincoln Selectboard voted on May 5, 2026, to adopt an amended Uniform Municipal Excess Weight Permit Conditions Ordinance after a brief presentation by Town Administrator Trish Waugh. The motion, made by Selectboard Chair Tim McGowan and seconded by Ken Stockman, passed 4-0 with one member absent.

Waugh explained the distinction between internal policy and public ordinance, telling the board that “a policy is oriented inward toward government operations; and ordinances are oriented outward to the public.” The board discussed enforcement and agreed that engaging the Town Constable for enforcement of the ordinance would be appropriate. The adoption formalizes the conditions by which oversize or overweight vehicle permits will be administered under town rules. The board did not record changes to permit fees in the minutes.

The ordinance was adopted as an action item at the May 5 meeting; the Selectboard did not specify an effective date in the minutes and did not attach the ordinance text to the minutes. Next steps recorded in the meeting notes include implementing enforcement procedures and informing affected permit applicants of the new ordinance status.