Selectmen’s Meeting
October 7, 2025
Present: Rich Dufresne, Jonathan Shomody, Chet Bowles
Call to order by Rich Dufresne at 5:30 pm
Motion to approve the minutes of 9/16/2025 (Shomdy/Dufresne). All in favor, motion carried.
Generator maintenance is scheduled for 10/29/2025, Mr. Dufresne will meet the technician.
The Friends of the Wapack will hold their annual meeting at the Meeting House on 10/18/2025. Mr. Dufresne will open and close the building that day.
Reviewed an email from Lisa Hall regarding an encounter with an e-bike rider while she was horseback riding. Ms. Hall stated that the e-bike rider had informed her that horses are not allowed on South Road and that she had informed the e-bike rider that bikes and pedestrians are required to stop for horses.. The Town Administrator will send Ms. Hall a note that horses are allowed on South Road. Mr. Bowles researched and stated that vehicles and pedestrians are required to slow down, but do not need to stop.
Discussion about a Deputy Town Clerk. An email blast will be sent out to residents. There was discussion about having a Municipal Clerk, who would only be responsible for motor vehicle registrations. The Town Administrator will check with the State to find out if this is allowed. Mr. Bowles will check with area Town Clerks to see if any of them would be willing to be a Municipal Clerk for Sharon.
Robert Hauser spoke about the preservation of service markers and made some recommendations for their preservation. Mr. Hauser suggested getting a small group, perhaps 3 people, to work on this preservation.
Mr. Bowles:
Spoke about the new state law regarding ADUs. This law became effective 7/1/2025 and the Planning Board has been working on the zoning ordinance to incorporate the changes.
Mr. Shomody:
There is no update from the Attorneys regarding the Harris Construction issue. Mr. Dufresne will call the Attorneys.
Spoke about being interested in being appointed as a Commissioner to the Southwest Region Planning Commission. It was suggested he speak to the Planning Board.
Motion to adjourn – Bowles/Shomody
Meeting adjourned at 6:07 pm.
Minutes taken by Debra Harling. Approved on 10/21/2025.