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Select Board November 3,2025 Minutes the bill may be submitted through November and asked whether the Board wished to formally support the proposed legislation. Motion made by Selectman Richardson to request a letter of support from the Town Manager’s O?ice. Motion seconded by Selectman Weeden. Vote: 5-0 Unanimous Roll Call Vote Selectwoman Wyman-Colombo-yes Selectman Weeden-yes Selectman Cotton-yes Selectwoman Kelley-Wilson-yes Selectman Richardson- yes Discussion of Authorization for Chair to Review, Approve and Release Executive Session Minutes on behalf of the Select Board Town Manager Rodney Collins reviewed the existing policy 034 regarding the review and release of executive session minutes. Chair Wyman-Colombo asked for clariﬁcation on the speciﬁc modiﬁcation, and Collins stated that the Chair would be authorized to review and approve the minutes for release. Collins stated that the existing practice involves the Board reviewing executive session minutes. Selectman Cotton stated support for allowing the Chair, at her discretion, to release minutes with legal counsel’s advice. Collins added that several other towns follow a similar process and emphasized that the Board should consider whether to maintain the current approach or delegate review authority to the Chair. Selectman Weeden recommended obtaining a legal opinion to determine when the release of executive session minutes would no longer pose a legal or conﬁdentiality concern. Collins agreed that such legal guidance would always be sought prior to release. Chair Wyman-Colombo stated a preference for the full Board to continue reviewing executive session minutes in executive session. Selectman Cotton expressed support for authorizing the Chair to release minutes with the advice of legal counsel once appropriate. There was a consensus among the Select Board. 7