Select Board Policies

Managerial Town Policies

POLICY NAME & DESCRIPTION	DATE OF ADOPTION/REVISION
Complete Street Policy Policy outlining a master plan that established a Transportation objective for roads, sidewalks and bridges.	9/17/2025
Remote Participation Policy Policy outlining remote participation in meetings of public bodies.	7/2/2025
Applications for Vacancies on Boards, Commissions, Committees Policy outlining the requirements for an application to fill a relevant vacancy.	7/2/2025
Land Acquisition Policy Policy establishing guidance and process for Town acquisition of property.	4/16/2025
Land Donation Policy Policy establishing guidance concerning land donations to the Town.	3/5/2025
Severe Weather Policy Policy regarding the emergency closure of Town services due to severe weather events.	1/22/2025
Communication Plan Policy Policy pertaining to communication between Town government and the public.	12/4/2024
Public Participation Policy Policy relating to public participation in meetings of Town boards, committees, and other such public bodies.	3/6/2024
Flag-Flying Policy Policy discussing the display of flags on Town-owned property.	5/17/2023
Fuel-Efficient Vehicle Policy * Policy relating to the Town’s purchase and use of fuel-efficient vehicles.	8/3/2022
Vaccine Policy Policy affirming that vaccine status will not be considered in Town employment, Town Hall usage, or other such matters.	10/13/2021
Buy Recycled Policy Policy requiring Town purchase and use of recycled materials when possible.	9/4/2002
Flags on Utility Poles Policy Policy outlining the dates on which American flags will be mounted on utility poles on behalf of the Town.	10/24/2001
Use of Town Seal Policy Policy prohibiting the use of the Town Seal in newspaper advertisements.	4/19/1995
Smoking in Town Hall Policy Policy prohibiting smoking in Town Hall.	7/24/1991

Financial Policies

POLICY NAME & DESCRIPTION	DATE OF ADOPTION/REVISION
Mileage Reimbursement Policy Policy relating to the reimbursement of travel expenses for Town business.	6/4/2025
Finance and Vendor Warrant Policies and Procedures * Policy relating to departmental and Town-wide financial management.	3/25/2020
Free Cash Policy * Policy outlining acceptable uses of Town free cash.	1/4/2017
Stabilization Fund Policy * Policy governing the stabilization fund reserve.	3/4/2015

Permitting and Sales Policies

POLICY NAME & DESCRIPTION	DATE OF ADOPTION/REVISION
Cannabis Social Equity Policy Policy affirming the use of socially equitable practices in Town cannabis permitting.	11/20/2023
Film Permit Policy Policy relating to the issuance of film permits.	6/5/2013
Theatrical Licenses Policy establishing that the Yearly Theatrical Entertainment license includes weekends for the same cost.	2/7/2007
Sunday Entertainment Licenses Policy affirming the Town’s issuance of Sunday Entertainment licenses.	2/7/2007
61A Requests for Release Policy * Policy outlining the requirements for a request for release from 61A or 61.	8/29/2001
Hawkers, Peddlers, and Transient Vendors Regulations Policy establishing the licensure of hawkers, peddlers, and other such vendors and its requirements.	9/29/1999
Class II & Class III Applications, Renewals, Transfers, and Change of Conditions Requirements Policy outlining the application process for Class II and Class III licenses.	12/4/1996
Storm Drainage Hook-Up Policy Policy stating that Select Board approval is required for non-Town entities to connect to the Town Storm Drainage System.	5/22/1996
Class II Licenses Policy Policy outlining requirements for Class II license-holders if they wish to change their license limits or restrictions.	12/22/1993
Parking Lot Regulations for Licensed Premises Policy * Policy governing parking lot parameters for licensed locations.	10/28/1992
Liquor License Regulations Policy stating regulations for merchants holding liquor licenses.	2/12/1992

Personnel Policies

POLICY NAME & DESCRIPTION	DATE OF ADOPTION/REVISION
Fraternization in the Workplace Policy * Policy outlining expected workplace behavior.	3/25/2020
Sick Bank Policy Policy establishing a sick bank for Town employees.	3/25/2020
Telecommuting Policy * Policy governing hybrid and remote Town employees.	3/25/2020
Hiring Practices Policy * Policy outlining hiring practices for Town employees.	11/5/2004
Access to Personnel Files * Policy outlining the processing procedure pertaining to access to personnel files by members of the Select Board.	1/2/2002
Unauthorized Use of Town Equipment Policy * Policy establishing that disciplinary action may be used if Town employees use Town equipment while unauthorized.	3/14/2001
Indemnification Policy * Policy establishing the extension of indemnification to Town employees and officials when they leave their positions.	9/9/1998
Sexual Harassment Policy * Policy distributed to all Town employees regarding sexual harassment and the procedures surrounding complaints.	10/2/1996
Insurance Coverage Policy * Policy identifying eligibility among Town employees and officials for insurance coverage.	5/16/1990
Personnel Files Policy * Policy stating where personnel files are kept and the contents of such files.	10/18/1989
Payroll Voucher Authorization Policy * Policy outlining authority in payroll voucher authorization for specific positions.	10/5/1989
Non-Discrimination & Sexual Harassment Policy * Policy regarding the entry and processing of discrimination and sexual harassment complaints filed by Town employees.	6/16/1987

Legal Policies

POLICY NAME & DESCRIPTION	DATE OF ADOPTION/REVISION
Request for Legal Services Policy Policy outlining the process for the Town to request external legal services.	7/2/2025
Public Records Compliance Policy * Policy stating Town compliance with state public record retention laws.	1/4/2017
ADA Policies and Procedures Policy affirming the Town’s compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act in its services for residents and visitors.	9/26/2007
Release of Liability Policy * Policy requiring participants in certain activities to release the Town from liability.	3/26/2003
Rejection of Gifts Policy Policy regarding the authority of Boards and Commissions as pertains to accepting gifts.	9/6/2000

Select Board Management Policies

POLICY NAME & DESCRIPTION	DATE OF ADOPTION/REVISION
Administrative Policy Manual Policy establishing the Select Board Policies page as the formal repository of Select Board policy.	7/2/2025
Select Board Liaison Guidelines & Policy Policy relating to the selection and practices of Select Board liaisons to Town departments.	7/17/2024
Adjournment of Selectmen’s Meetings Policy Policy establishing the process for the adjournment of a Select Board meeting.	5/23/2001
Calling Selectmen’s Meetings Policy Policy establishing the process of calling a Select Board meeting, apart from those regularly scheduled.	5/23/2001
Selectmen’s Meeting Agenda Policy Policy establishing authority over Select Board meeting agendas.	5/23/2001
Selectmen’s Requests Policy * Policy requiring that Town departments should only take action as requested by the Select Board collectively, rather than by one member.	5/23/2001
Requests for Assistance Policy * Policy outlining the process if departments need help from the Select Board to complete a request for assistance.	9/19/1989

Water Policies

POLICY NAME & DESCRIPTION	DATE OF ADOPTION/REVISION
Water/Sewer Billing Procedures * Policy outlining the procedure prior to and after mailing bills.	6/21/1996
Water Abatements for Vacant Dwellings Policy Policy establishing that there will be no abatement for vacant dwelling units, unless outlined circumstances apply.	12/27/1989
Water Bills Policy Policy stating the relationships between water accounts and property owners.	10/18/1989
Demand Fees for Water Bills Policy Policy outlining the fee determination for water bills.	12/19/1985

* denotes policies that are in the revision process.