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Select Board/Finance Committee

Tuesday, July 14, 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: Tom Hankinson, at 7:00 PM
  • Present: Jed Proujansky, at 7:00 PM
  • Present: Patricia Duffy, Chair, at 7:00 PM

Also Present:

  • Present: Pat D.
  • Tom H.
  • Jed P.
  • Lisa S.
  • for the Select Bd. for the Finance Committee: Steve W.
  • Nancy G.
  • Geoff A.
  • Phil C.
  • and Liz K. Kelli P
  • Town Accountant was present remotely. Also in attendance: Julie M.
  • Rich N.
  • Carol H. and reporters Scott M.
  • and George B.

See original Agenda Final Minutes

Meeting opened: 7:00 PM

Meeting closed: 8:18 PM

  1. Meeting Preliminaries

  2. 7-7:15 Public comment

    • - During public comment, Jed gave an update single-payer health care. He will be giving a presentation for the FRCOG later this month. Geoff Allen, commented that the Town Hall front door needs repainting. Tom H., said that the engineer will get information to the Con Com for the NOI for the Woodard’s corner project by their Aug. 3 meeting.

      General Discussion...
      Kelli P., accountant walked the boards through the end-of-year transfers. Most were unremarkable but the Finance Committee asked for more details about the $194,000 school transfer. It is likely pay out for summer salaries for teachers who opt for year-round salary. Kelli will follow-up by email.

      lengthy discussion ensued about whether or not to allow the excess money from the middle school roof project, which came in @ $200,000 under budget, to remain in control of the region for contingency costs, or request it be returned. A meeting with a region rep was requested.
      An executive session with the Assessors was scheduled for July 28 at 6:00pm.

      MOTION, moved by Jed Proujansky, seconded by Patricia Duffy: . Motion (Phil) to approve the end-of year transfers. Vote for FinCom: 5-0 in favor. Motion: (Jed) to approve the end-of year transfers. Vote for Select Bd: 3-0 in favor.

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

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

    • Greg Woodard, driveway/right-of-way questions

      General Discussion...
      Greg Woodard brought in old plans for the creation of a driveway on the other side of the Town Hall for Town Hall use. The current driveway is mostly on property that belongs to Greg. There was some question about if that would be possible due to the wetland along the north side of the Town Hall. Ultimately, the board tried to understand why there is a problem using that driveway since it is also used for the Post Office and has been used for the Town Hall for a very long time. Jed offered to meet with Greg to try to understand the problems and see if there is a solution other than creating a new driveway.

    • 7:15: Finance Committee - End-of-year paperwork; Regional/Middle School Roof; set up Exec. Session with Assessors

    • 7:30: David Henion, Cultural District

      General Discussion...
      David Henion asked for the board to apply for a grant to fund the creation of a Cultural District in Leverett. He offered to supply a list of interested Leverett artists. Jed and Tom offered to look into the details a bit before committing.

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

    • Appoint Marilyn London-Ewing to Board of Registrars

      MOTION, moved by Jed Proujansky, seconded by Patricia Duffy: Motion: To appoint Marilyn London Ewing to the Board of Registrars. Vote: 3-0 in favor.

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

    • Approve minutes of June 30

      General Discussion...
      Approved.

  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.

Minutes approved on Thursday, Sep 3, 2026