Southtowns Record

TB 2026-01-07 Agenda & Minutes

Government
Town of Boston
Board
Town Board
Meeting
Jan 7, 2026
Posted by publisher
May 22, 2026
Kind
Minutes
Topics
Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage, Budget and taxes, Roads and traffic, Audits and oversight, Parks and recreation, Short-term rentals

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ORGANIZATIONAL BOARD MEETING  TOWN HALL
JANUARY 7, 2026  7:30 P.M.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED, that Rotella Grant Management shall be the duly-
designated grant writer for the Town of Boston through December 31, 2026 or
until further Resolution of the Town Board, and shall perform those specific
tasks and duties as are required of the Grant Writer.

  Supervisor Keding  Yes  Councilwoman Martin  Yes
  Councilman Penders  Yes  Councilwoman Selby  Yes
  Councilman Stephan  Yes
five (5) Yes  Carried

A motion was made by Councilwoman Selby and was seconded by Councilwoman
Martin,
RESOLUTION 2026-07  TOWN PLANNING CONSULTANT AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the Town of Boston has for many years contracted with Sarah
Desjardins to serve as its Planning Consultant; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Consultant is an independent contractor to the Town who
receives no Town benefits and bills the Town for hours worked and Planning Board
meetings attended; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Consultant has presented a draft agreement outlining the
proposed scope of work and fees for services to be rendered for a term from
January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026, and thereafter continuing on a month-to-
month basis until terminated by either party;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Town Supervisor hereby is authorized,
on behalf of the Town of Boston, to execute the proposed draft agreement with
Planning Consultant Sarah Desjardins for an additional term of January 1, 2026 to
December 31, 2026.

  Supervisor Keding  Yes  Councilwoman Martin  Yes
  Councilman Penders  Yes  Councilwoman Selby  Yes
  Councilman Stephan  Yes
five (5) Yes  Carried

A motion was made by Councilman Stephan and was seconded by Councilman
Penders,
RESOLUTION 2026-08  AGREEMENT WITH BOSTON FREE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION

WHEREAS, the Boston Free Library Association owns a certain building
known as the Boston Free Library, which has a room, available for
public assembly or use by organizations, known as a "Community
Room," and
WHEREAS, the Boston Free Library's Community Room is from time to time
unused, and
WHEREAS, the Town of Boston owns a Town Hall that has rooms,
available for public assembly or use by organizations, which are
frequently in demand by more than one group, organization or town
governmental entity; and