Selectboard tightens Municipal Center rental requirements after event cleanup problems

May 27, 2026

Following cleanliness problems after a recent rental, the Selectboard updated the Municipal Center cleaning checklist, will require renters to provide proof of liability insurance, and asked staff to give rented groups a kitchen tour and written cleaning expectations.

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Selectboard members raised concerns after the Fire Department's rental of the Municipal Center dining hall required additional cleaning: pans were not returned to their correct spots and some silverware was left out. Dennis Pike noted the kitchen needs a thorough cleaning that has not occurred since before the pandemic. Ana Castillo updated the facility's cleaning checklist and recommended renters receive a short tour of the kitchen, a verbal briefing on cleaning expectations and a paper copy of the checklist.

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