Town Council Meeting – Thursday, March 26, 2026

The March 26, 2026 Meeting of the Barnstable Town Council was conducted in person. Agenda Chaptering is not currently available for this meeting. The public was able to attend in person or participate remotely in Public Comment or during a Public Hearing via Zoom. The public was able to view the meeting on Barnstable Government Access (BGA) Xfinity Channel 8 or 1070 or in High Definition on Xfinity Channel 1072 or via the live stream through the Town website (www.barnstable.gov). Viewers may watch BGA programming through our dedicated app available on both Apple and Android smartphones, as well as popular streaming platforms including Roku, Apple TV, and Amazon Fire Stick. Town Council President Craig Tamash chaired the meeting and called the meeting to order. President Tamash announced that Councilors Charlie Bloom and Felicia Penn is participating remotely this evening and all votes will be via Roll Call. Town Clerk Ann Quirk took the Roll Call.

Town Councilor Betty Ludtke introduced Captain Ann Tremer to lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Captain Tremer is an Air Force veteran. Her decision to dedicate her talents in military service to our country, started with her love of, as well as her gift for learning languages. She was recruited into the Air Force to serve in the relatively small military career field of Human Intelligence. In undergraduate and graduate programs, Ann studied foreign and world languages, dialects and their corresponding cultures. Ann studied German, Spanish, French, Russian, Latin, Italian, Arabic, Catalan, Swiss, and Hawaiian. She was an Officer of each of the four collegiate foreign language clubs, and was inducted into the first and largest national collegiate foreign language honor society of the United States to recognize exceptional achievements in all foreign languages (including American Sign Language).

Ann also studied Makaton, a language program akin to American Sign Language, combining speech, signs, and symbols to support people with profound communication, learning, or cognitive difficulties; Makaton is based on British Sign Language. Ann was awarded a Junior Year Abroad Scholarship in 1975-1976 to study Languages and Linguistics at the University of Kassel in the former West German state of Hessen. She was subsequently awarded a Rotary Graduate Fellowship to the University of Zürich in the German-speaking part of Switzerland. In 1981, as a 26-year-old college graduate, working as a High School Spanish and German teacher, as well as Head Swim Team Coach at a rural Pennsylvania high school, Ann took the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT). She passed the exam with flying colors and went on to pass physical and mental health screening tests. She then had the great honor of being sworn into the Air Force OFFICER TRAINING SCHOOL at The Federal Building in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 1981, Ann began Air Force Officer Training School at Medina Air Base In San Antonio, Texas. Most graduates of Officer Training School are commissioned as Second Lieutenants, also known as “butter bars.” There are exceptions though; those with specialized skills or advanced degrees may occasionally be commissioned at a higher rank, such as First Lieutenant (1st Lt), which was Ann’s case. As a Human Intelligence Specialist, her training focused on interrogation and debriefing skills, often involving language proficiency and cultural knowledge. The role required high-security clearances, and for officers, a bachelor’s degree in fields like international relations, area studies, political science or foreign languages was preferred. Ann’s first assignment was to the Defense Language Institute — Foreign Language Center at Monterey, California to study Russian. She was subsequently assigned to the 6985 Electronic Security Squadron at Mainz, West Germany. At the end of her four year commitment, Ann decided to leave the Air Force and was honorably discharged. Ann continued her life of service after leaving the military. She eventually came to live in Hawaii, where she worked in education and attained certification as a Waldorf teacher. She came to Cape Cod in 2017 to help her sister care for her parents. When she first arrived on the Cape, Ann taught in the Getting Ready for the Outside World (GROW) program at the Riverview School. Ann soon found she needed to dedicate all her time to helping her parents. Ann currently resides in Hyannis with her beautiful service dogs, Gulliver and Dulux.

President Tamash asked all to remain standing for a Moment of Silence and asked that we remember those who gave their lives in service to our country.

Town Manager Mark Ells said that Agenda Item 2026-157 is being withdrawn.

Next was Public Comment followed by Council Response to Public Comment.

President Tamash announced that Town Manager Mark Ells’s Town Manager Communications for the period of March 12 through March 24, 2026 had been pre-recorded and was shown on our Government Access Channel prior to the meeting. The recorded version of Mr. Ells’s Town Manager Communications video may be viewed here and the itemized list is shared below:

We have commenced review of the FY 2027 Capital Budget and continue with the preparation of the Operating Budget for FY 2027. We are on schedule with the budget action calendar. Town Council hearings on the recommended FY 2027 Capital Budget commence March 26, 2026. The Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Improvement Plan is available on the Town’s website at the link provided and printed copies have been provided to the Town Council. The School Committee is scheduled to meet on April 1, 2026 to adopt the proposed FY 2027 School Operating Budget. Once adopted by the School Committee, the proposed operating budget shall be included in the Town Manager proposed FY 2027 Operating Budget scheduled to be submitted to Town Council on May 13, 2026. The Town Manager Fiscal Year 2027 proposed fee hearing was conducted on March 17, 2026. The proposed FY 2027 fees are posted on the Town Manager’s website. Comments may be submitted by Thursday, April 16th. For information on our fiscal year budgets, please view the Town’s Open Budget website at http://budget.townofbarnstable.us.
The Barnstable Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC) has prepared its financial overview of the Town’s revenues, expenditures, and capital spending for Fiscal Year 2027 and shall present the financial overview to Town Council on March 26, 2026. The report is available on the Town website home page.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) released the draft Final 2026 Intended Use Plans (IUPs) detailing the projects, borrowers, and amounts that will be offered financing through the Clean Water and Drinking Water Revolving Fund loan programs for this year’s financing cycle. I did provide testimony on behalf of the Town of Barnstable on the draft 2026 IUP and the importance of this funding source to advance drinking water and wastewater projects. 2026 Final SRF Intended Use Plans | Mass.gov This funding commitment keeps those projects eligible for the principal subsidy from the Cape Cod & Islands Wastewater Trust Fund. MassDEP continues to identify funding concerns and flagged that there are limited additional funds to address increased costs. Barnstable has continued to actively participate in discussions with MassDEP regarding strategies to maintain the State Revolving Fund as a financially viable resource in the future. I will keep the Town Council and public advised as this matter progresses.
On February 5, 2026, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEOEA) responded to the Town’s January 11, 2026 communication regarding safety and compliance of the Vineyard Wind project and its cable landing at Covell’s Beach. On March 23, 2026, I submitted a follow-up letter requesting that EEOEA remain engaged on this matter due to public health and safety concerns expressed by Town residents. The Town specifically requested that EEOEA continue to review and provide written updates to the Town and the public as this project proceeds. I will keep you advised of their response to this request.
Kyle Pedicini, Assistant Director of Planning and Development, provided an update on major Planning & Development Department efforts:

Tourism Mini Grants

The Town of Barnstable is pleased to announce the recipients of the annual Tourism Mini-Grant program, with a total of $19,000 being awarded to 26 local civic and non-profit organizations. These grant awards will support programming and promotional efforts that attract visitors to the Town of Barnstable. The Tourism Mini-Grant program is funded through a portion of the Town’s rooms tax revenue. Each year, civic associations and non-profit organizations offering programming and visitor services in Barnstable are encouraged to apply for funding through this initiative. Preference for this year’s program was given to events related to MA-250 celebrations, or events taking place during the shoulder season.

Rain Barrel Program

The Town of Barnstable has partnered with The Great American Rain Barrel Company to offer an opportunity for residents to purchase re-purposed rain barrels. Rain barrels allow residents to collect and reuse rainwater from roofs to provide a clean, untreated water source for gardening and a reduction of water bills. The rain barrels are available for $80-$89, depending on color. To purchase a rain barrel, please visit The Great American Rain Barrel Company website and click on the “Community Programs” tab to search for Barnstable. Orders must be placed by the end of the day on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

To learn more about this opportunity please visit the Town’s Rain Barrel Program project webpage.

Floating Garden

The Town of Barnstable partnered with the Barnstable Land Trust and local high school St. John Paul II to construct and install a Floating Garden at Eagle Pond in Cotuit. The Floating Garden project was launched in June 2025 and offered local students an opportunity to practice what they learn in the classroom with real world, tangible, green infrastructure systems. The Town also partnered with Barnstable Government Access to create an informative video highlighting the project’s goals, construction, and community impact. The garden was floated 8 feet from the pond edge to help mitigate and cleanse pollutants, nitrogen and phosphorus, from the pond. For a period of 14 weeks through the summer, students performed weekly water testing. This work was then catalogued and reported to the Cape Cod Commission as part of their Cape Cod Freshwater Initiative.

In October 2025, the garden was removed for the winter. The Town is currently coordinating permitting efforts to enable a second year of this student-led program for enhanced data and environmental restoration.

Open Space & Recreation Plan

The Town’s 2026 Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSPR) will be presented to Town Council at their upcoming meeting to be held Thursday, March 26th. After a year of public input this has been reviewed and recommended by the Open Space Committee, Conservation Commission, Recreation Commission and the Planning Board. Town Council approval of the plan is the final step before submitting to the State for compliance. The OSRP provides a blueprint to guide the Town’s plans, investments, policies and regulations in support of protecting and enhancing open space and recreation resources. An approved plan is necessary to maintain the Town’s eligibility for state funding assistance for open space and recreation purchases and improvements. The 2026 Open Space and Recreation Plan is accessible for review from the Town’s website by visiting the Planning & Development department webpage by clicking on “Open Space and Recreation Plan Update” listed under “Current Projects”.

Act on Public Session Minutes: March 12, 2026

COMMUNICATIONS – from elected officials, boards, committees, and staff, commission reports, correspondence and announcements

Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee Report on Fiscal Year 2027 Capital Plan

Introduced by Chris Lauzon, Chair
Presented by Jim Sproul, Vice Chair; Jeremy Shea, Clerk; and Rimas Puskorius
CFAC’s PowerPoint presentation may be viewed here.

Town Manager Mark Ells provided additional information regarding the Town’s Capital Plan.

Motion to move Agenda Items 2026-131 through 2026-144 and items 2026-150 through 2026-152 to individual public hearings on April 16, 2026 was approved. AGENDA ITEM 2026-131 Appropriation Order in the amount of $165,000 for the purpose of funding the PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) Phase V Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan; AGENDA ITEM 2026-132 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $150,000 for the purpose of funding the Airport Snow Removal Equipment Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan; AGENDA ITEM 2026-133 Appropriation Order in the amount of $45,000 for the purpose of funding the SRE (Snow Removal Equipment)/ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting) Building Improvements Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan; AGENDA ITEM 2026-134 Appropriation Order in the amount of $90,000 for the purpose of funding the Airport Security Camera System and Server Upgrade and Expansion Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan; AGENDA ITEM 2026-135 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $40,000 for the purpose of funding the Airport Brush Removal Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan; AGENDA ITEM 2026-136 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $1,400,000 for the purpose of funding the design and construction of the Replacement Lighting Control Vault Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan; AGENDA ITEM 2026-137 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $800,000 for the purpose of funding the planning phase of the Terminal Optimization Program Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan; AGENDA ITEM 2026-138 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $200,000 for the purpose of funding the design and construction of a seasonal structure for the Terminal Building Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan; AGENDA ITEM 2026-139 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $65,000 for the purpose of funding the permitting for Taxiway D and Runway 15-33 Extension Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan; AGENDA ITEM 2026-140 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $325,000 for the purpose of funding the Runway 15-33 Aeronautical Study & Aircraft Analysis Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan; AGENDA ITEM 2026-141 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $140,000 for the purpose of funding the design and construction of the Circa 1997 Mo-Gas and Diesel Fuel Vault Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan; AGENDA ITEM 2026-142 Appropriation Order in the amount of $125,000 for the purpose of funding the SRE (Snow Removal Equipment) Cold Storage Facility Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan; AGENDA ITEM 2026-144 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $65,000 for the purpose of funding the design and reconstruction of Runway 15-33 Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan; AGENDA ITEM 2026-150 Appropriation Order in the amount of $417,000 for the purpose of funding the Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) Replacement of a Caterpillar 950F Loader Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan; AGENDA ITEM 2026-151 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $400,000 for the purpose of funding the design, permitting and construction of a Jet-A 20,000-Gallon Tank, Pump and Valve system Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan; and AGENDA ITEM 2026-152 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $115,000 for the purpose of funding the replacement of a Chevy 2500HD Circa 2001 Snow Removal Equipment Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

ORDERS OF THE DAY

AGENDA ITEM 2026-006 Amending the Code of the Town of Barnstable, Part I General Ordinances, Chapter 240 Zoning to repeal the Downtown Village District and amend the zoning map to replace the Downtown Village District with the Downtown Neighborhood Zoning District.

Presented by Planning & Development Director Jim Kupfer. Mr. Kupfer reviewed five options. Town Attorney Karen Nober and Assistant Town Attorney Jan Hendrick provided additional information.

Motion to amend Item 2026-006 by striking Sections 1 through 6 in their entirety and inserting in place thereof the following:

By amending the Zoning Map of Barnstable, Mass. dated September 1, 1998, as previously amended, as referenced in Article II, Section 240-6, to amend the “Downtown Village District,” as shown on the draft map dated [March 26, 2026], prepared by the Town of Barnstable Geographical Information System Unit, entitled “Downtown Hyannis Zoning Districts – 2026 Proposed District Update” and marked for purposes of identification with the number “5”. The amendment was approved.

Main motion as amended was approved.

Mr. Kupfer’s PowerPoint presentation for the Proposed Zoning Amendments may be viewed here.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-090 Appropriation Order in the amount of $105,000 for the purpose of funding additional Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Expenses at the Town’s Municipal Golf Courses.

Presented by Community Services Director Chris Gonnella and Director of Golf Jesse Schechtman. The item was approved.

Councilor Felicia Penn left the meeting.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-148 Appropriation Order in the amount $104,927 for the Barnstable Police Department Fiscal Year 2026 Operating Budget for the purpose of funding the initial operating expenses for the hiring of 8 patrol officers.

Presented by Barnstable Police Chief Jean Challies. The item was approved.

Councilor Lisa DaLuz left the meeting.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-153 Resolve approving and adopting the Town of Barnstable 2026 Open Space and Recreation Plan dated January 2026.

Presented by Planning & Development Director Jim Kupfer. The item was approved.

The PowerPoint for the Open Space and Recreation Plan may be viewed here.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-154 Authorization to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2026 Seaport Economic Council Grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Economic Development in the amount of $379,000 for the purpose of funding Hyannis Inner Harbor Improvements.

Presented by Planning & Development Director Jim Kupfer. The item was approved.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-158 Authorization to contract for and expend a Fiscal Year 2026 Legislative Earmark from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Administration and Finance in the amount of $100,000 for the Downtown Hyannis Pedestrian Improvements Projects including the Great Streets Project and the installation of a new traffic signal at the Barnstable High School entrance on West Main Street.

Presented by Planning & Development Director Jim Kupfer. The item was approved.

Motion to suspend the rules for AGENDA ITEM 2026-159 was approved.

Appointments to a Board/Committee/Commission: Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: Sachel Douglas, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Board of Assessors: Robin Benjamin, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Disability Commission: Jacob Fellows, as an alternate member to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee: Barry Conyers, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Golf Committee: Barry Conyers, as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027; Recreation Commission: Tony Lapolla, as the representative member of Recreation to the Community Preservation Commission to a term expiring 06/30/2028; Christina Carrington, as the representative member to the Sandy Neck Committee 06/30/2026; Hyannis Main Street Waterfront Historic District Commission: David Wrenn as a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2026; Kevin Matthews from an alternate member to a regular member to a term expiring 06/30/2027.

The item was approved.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-160 Order authorizing the execution and amendment of a concession license at the Hyannis Golf Course with a total term not-to-exceed six years was referred to a Second Reading 4/16/2026.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-091 Appropriation Order in the amount of $250,000 for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public Schools District Wide Mechanical Upgrades Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Presented by Sara Ahern, Barnstable Public Schools Superintendent; Doug Boulanger, Director of Facilities; and Bryce Harper, BPS Director of Technology. Chris Dwelley, Deputy Finance Director – Schools, was also present. The item was approved.

The PowerPoint for Barnstable Public Schools’s CIP items may be viewed here.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-092 Appropriation Order in the amount of $250,000 for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public Schools District Wide Heating/Ventilation and Cooling Repairs Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-093 Appropriation Order in the amount of $165,000 for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public Schools Network Infrastructure Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-094 Appropriation Order in the amount of $225,000 for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public Schools Information Technology Security Camera Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Councilor John Crow left the dais.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-095 Appropriation Order in the amount of $850,000 for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public Schools Heating/Ventilation and Cooling Direct Digital Control Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-096 Appropriation Order in the amount of $703,000 for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public Schools Paving Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-097 Appropriation Order in the amount of $700,000 for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public Schools Public Address System Upgrades Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Councilor Crow returned to the dais.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-098 Appropriation Order in the amount of $1,000,000 for the purpose of funding the Barnstable Public Schools District Wide Doors and Hardware Phase II Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement.

President Tamash asked Town Manager Ells to provide an update on the MassDEP’s Intended Use Plan.

Councilor Matthew Levesque left the dais.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-099 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $1,500,000 for the purpose of funding the Pipe Replacement and Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Presented by DPW Director Dan Santos, Assistant DPW Director Rob Steen, Hyannis Water System Supervisor Hans Keijser, and Town Engineer Griffin Beaudoin. The item was approved.

The DPW CIP items PowerPoint presentation may be viewed here.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-100 Appropriation Order in the amount of $200,000 for the purpose of funding the Wells, Pump Stations, Treatment Plant Repair and Upgrade Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Presented by DPW Director Dan Santos, Assistant DPW Director Rob Steen, Hyannis Water System Supervisor Hans Keijser, and Town Engineer Griffin Beaudoin. The item was approved.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-101 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $2,000,000 for the purpose of funding the Water Service Line Inventory Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Presented by DPW Director Dan Santos, Assistant DPW Director Rob Steen, Hyannis Water System Supervisor Hans Keijser, and Town Engineer Griffin Beaudoin. The item was approved.

Councilor Levesque returned to the dais.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-102 Appropriation Order in the amount of $250,000 for the purpose of funding the Water Service Master Plan Update Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Presented by DPW Director Dan Santos, Assistant DPW Director Rob Steen, Hyannis Water System Supervisor Hans Keijser, and Town Engineer Griffin Beaudoin. The item was approved.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-103 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $5,600,000 for the purpose of funding Water Pollution Control Pump Station Rehabilitation Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Presented by DPW Director Dan Santos, Assistant DPW Director Rob Steen, Water Pollution Control Supervisor Andrew Boule, and Town Engineer Griffin Beaudoin. The item was approved.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-104 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $325,000 for the purpose of funding Water Pollution Control Downtown Hyannis Force Main Rehabilitation Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Presented by DPW Director Dan Santos, Assistant DPW Director Rob Steen, Water Pollution Control Supervisor Andrew Boule, and Town Engineer Griffin Beaudoin. The item was approved.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-105 Appropriation Order in the amount of $100,000 for the purpose of funding the Water Pollution Control Tractor Replacement Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Presented by DPW Director Dan Santos, Assistant DPW Director Rob Steen, Water Pollution Control Supervisor Andrew Boule, and Town Engineer Griffin Beaudoin. The item was approved.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-106 Appropriation Order in the amount of $100,000 for the purpose of funding the Water Pollution Control Utility Body Pickup with Plow Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Presented by DPW Director Dan Santos, Assistant DPW Director Rob Steen, Water Pollution Control Supervisor Andrew Boule, and Town Engineer Griffin Beaudoin. The item was approved.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-107 Appropriation Order in the amount of $50,000 for the purpose of funding the Water Pollution Control South Street Pump Station Demolition Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Presented by DPW Director Dan Santos, Assistant DPW Director Rob Steen, Water Pollution Control Supervisor Andrew Boule, and Town Engineer Griffin Beaudoin. The item was approved.

Item taken out of order.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-130 Appropriation Order in the amount of $150,000 for the purpose of funding the Information Technology Infrastructure Upgrades Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.

Presented by Jim Benoit, IT Director. The item was approved.

President Tamash recused himself from Agenda Item 2026-108.

AGENDA ITEM 2026-108 Appropriation and Loan Order in the amount of $46,300,000 for the purpose of funding the Long Pond Area Sewer Expansion Project as outlined in the Fiscal Year 2027 – Fiscal Year 2031 Capital Improvement Plan.