Committee notes uneven agenda posting and record-keeping across boards; ZBA keeps searchable database

Jun 23, 2026

The committee discussed that agendas are not legally required but are used by the public to decide whether to attend meetings; members said the Planning Board previously used a spreadsheet for cases while the ZBA maintains a searchable database, making case-finding easier.

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Committee members noted that, while agendas are not required by law, many residents consult agendas for the Zoning Board of Appeals and Select Board to decide whether to attend meetings. Members discussed whether the Records Committee should require agendas and, if so, how posting would be managed.

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