Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Local Services topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Council discusses town-hall rentals, flags, security and post office contract
Summary
Members discussed park sprinkler repairs, purchasing 15–20 flags for Main Street, short-term town-hall office rentals, improved electronic door access, and next steps to secure or retain the town’s USPS contract for the post office location.
Councilors reviewed several operational items ranging from park maintenance to town-hall logistics. Mary Picitelli reported repeated sprinkler failures at the cemetery and said she would coordinate bids to repair or replace the irrigation system. On downtown presentation, the council discussed buying about 15–20 durable flags and metal brackets for Main Street and the park; Mary estimated the purchase at roughly $1,700 total and suggested community-sponsored purchases to offset cost.
Staff and councilors also discussed opening a small rentable workspace at town hall for a local resident (a few days per week). They discussed access and security options, including electronic door locks programmable by day and code. The post office contract also drew attention: staff reported the building had been listed for sale and recommended the town pursue contact with USPS regional staff to understand the contract timeline and to explore hosting the post office in town hall if the current lease is sold. Council asked staff to follow up with Sam Steele’s contacts to preserve local postal services.
