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Commission keeps seven-member structure for now; considers modest stipends to broaden participation
Summary
The commission chose to retain a seven-member board at its Oct. 8 meeting and discussed modest annual stipends (noting the Select Board and Electric Commission receive $1,200–$1,500) as a tool to attract wider participation.
Commissioners debated a proposal to reduce the Planning Commission from seven to five members but ultimately decided to maintain the existing seven-member structure for the time being. Members acknowledged the difficulty of filling all seats and said they would intensify outreach efforts to attract new volunteers, including reaching to neighboring towns and increased social-media outreach.
The commission also discussed the possibility of modest annual stipends for volunteer committee members, suggesting stipends could help offset time and decision-related responsibility. Meeting minutes note that the Select Board and Electric Commission receive stipends in the $1,200–$1,500 annual range; commissioners observed stipends may not be the sole motivator but could improve diversity and retention for bodies such as the DRB where delays carry applicant costs.
