The board engaged in a debate over the proposed restrictions on advertising events in the senior center’s newsletter and the potential impact on programming. They also discussed the need for a formal vote on a table license renewal for the senior center.

Further into the meeting, the Select Board addressed the topic of grant applications. An update was provided on the town’s efforts to secure funding through grant applications, including the submission of an MVP action Grant application for a pollinator-focused habitat project and a bid to the division of ecological restoration for work on the Christian Lane culvert. The digital Equity plan was also a point of discussion, with its goals of ensuring fast, reliable internet connectivity for residents and increasing competition among internet service providers. The plan, which is set to undergo a two-week public comment period, includes support for residents to access digital resources and skills and will be reviewed and voted on by the board following this period.

Closely related to the digital Equity plan was the topic of the upcoming cable license renewal. The board expressed uncertainty about the negotiations with Comcast and how they would align with the town’s goals of improving internet connectivity and competition.

The board also briefly touched on the exit 35 market analysis. There was confusion about whether the assessment had been sent to the board for review, which resulted in postponing the discussion until the study group had a chance to look at it.

In the realm of civic participation, the board discussed the upcoming Memorial Day services and the flag-raising ceremony. Board members confirmed their availability to participate.

The meeting also included administrative matters such as the deferral of the Town Administrative selection announcement due to an agenda mix-up and the scheduling of an executive session to discuss contract negotiation and personnel matters, followed by a vote on the Town Administrator employment agreement. Lastly, there was a decision to adjourn and a discussion about scheduling the next meeting, with a consideration for the annual town meeting and the need for an alternate date due to election day.