The meeting opened with an announcement of Michael Stone’s passing on August 18th. A moment of silence was observed, followed by remarks from board members and attendees. Stone was remembered for his involvement in the town’s Recreation Commission and his advocacy for women’s sports. One member shared, “He was a true public servant until the very end,” emphasizing Stone’s continued commitment despite his health struggles. Another attendee recounted Stone’s ability to connect with people, noting his efforts to ensure sports opportunities for local youth.

In addition to the tributes, the board briefly addressed a couple of public hearings. The first was an application for a new annual wine and malt beverage package store license from St. Str Food Mart, Inc., doing business as Yarmouth Mini Mart. The second hearing concerned an amendment to change the ownership of stock interest for Paradise Wine and Spirits. Both hearings were continued to September 10th.