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Select Board/Finance Committee

Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 7:00 pm until 8:30 pm
Town Hall/remote
A meeting of the Selectboard

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Meeting Agenda:

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Meeting of Selectboard

Members: (Quorum)

  • Present: Jed Proujansky, at 7:00 PM
  • Present: Patricia Duffy, Chair, at 7:00 PM

Also Present:

  • Present for the open session: Pat D.
  • Tom H.
  • Jed P.
  • Margie M.
  • Lisa S.
  • Finance Com. members: Steve W.
  • Phil C.
  • Liz Kiebel
  • Geoff A. Also present: Terry A.
  • Rich N.
  • Carol H.
  • Sam B.

See original Agenda Draft Minutes * * *

Meeting opened: 7:00 PM

Meeting closed: 8:15 PM

  1. Meeting Preliminaries

  2. 6:00-7:00 Executive Session, litigation

  3. Appointments (open to the public after initial conversation)

    • 7:00 : Middle School Roof with FinCom

      General Discussion...
      Middle School Roof: The Finance Committee asked to meet with Shannon Bernacchia, Finance Director for the Regional School about the school roof bid. Bids came in $1 million under budget and the region asked to keep the overage in case of contingencies. However, contingencies were already factored into the original bid. There was a lengthy period of Q and A.

      MOTION, moved by Jed Proujansky, seconded by Patricia Duffy: . Motion: that the Region keep the extra capacity in the project and inform the Town of Leverett of any changes beyond the regular contingency before being implemented. Vote: 3-0 in favor.

      Pass: Aye: Jed Proujansky, Patricia Duffy, Tom Hankinson.

    • 7:30: Corrine Coryat running for state Rep.

      General Discussion...
      Corrine Coryat—running for state representative came in for a chat. She spoke about her priorities: regional equity; climate; Chapters 70 and 90 and single payer health. She also answered many questions.

    • 7:45: Amy Rice, Dedication

      General Discussion...
      Amy Rice—was honored, upon her retirement with a flame-shaped sculpture. Congratulations and thank you’s were extended for her work for the Fire Department through the years.

    • 8:00: Susan Lynton, support letter

      General Discussion...
      Susan Lynton, on behalf of FONLS, came in to request a letter of support for a grant she’s applying for, for $495,000 to fix the dam at the sawmill. According to Don Robinson (President of FONLS), who was also present, the deed to the sawmill states that the dam is owned by the FONLS. The Board signed the letter.

  4. Business (public participation is at the discretion of the chair)

    • Approve minutes of July 14

    • Award new school tractor

      MOTION, moved by Jed Proujansky, seconded by Patricia Duffy: Motion: To award the bid for a tractor to United Ag and Turf for a John Deere Tractor for $74, 341. Vote: 3-0 in favor.

      Pass: Aye: Jed Proujansky, Patricia Duffy, Tom Hankinson.

    • FCSWMD contract and Sheriff's Office contract

      General Discussion...
      The FY 27FCSWMD and Sheriff’s Office Contracts were signed.

    • New Capital Planning Appt.

      MOTION, moved by Jed Proujansky, seconded by Patricia Duffy: Motion: to appoint Arlyn Diamond to the Capital Planning Committee. Vote: 3-0 in favor.

      Pass: Aye: Jed Proujansky, Patricia Duffy, Tom Hankinson.

    • Sign Coop one-day beer/wine license

      MOTION, moved by Jed Proujansky, seconded by Patricia Duffy: Motion: To accept the Village Coop application for a one-day beer and wine license for a fundraiser on August 7. Vote: 3-0 in favor.

      Pass: Aye: Jed Proujansky, Patricia Duffy, Tom Hankinson.

    • Sign Election Warrant

      General Discussion...
      The Primary Election Warrant was signed.

  5. Meeting Wrap-up

The listing of matters is those reasonably anticipated by the Chair which may be discussed at the meeting. Not all items listed may in fact be discussed and other items not listed may also be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law.