Duxbury's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
405 items across 40 meetings.
July 6, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening.
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Consultants Simpson Gumpertz & Heger will present a peer review of a structural study on Powder Point Bridge by Dr. Dan Tingley, Wood Research and Development Ltd.
📋 Proposed
Board will interview four candidates (Gregory Gaines, Joanne Kingsley, John Russell, Taylor Doyle) and vote to fill a vacant Planning Board seat.
📋 Proposed
Board will set the start date for accepting consolidated applications for clean energy projects, presented by Planning Director Matthew Heins.
📋 Proposed
Apex Companies, DPW Director, and Water & Sewer Superintendent will update the Board on current water quality and usage issues raised at a prior joint meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider and vote on water bill abatement requests, presented by Water & Sewer Superintendent Mark Cloud and DPW Director Sheila Sgarzi.
📋 Proposed
Finance Director Mary MacKinnon will present end-of-fiscal-year budget transfer requests for Board approval.
• Status unclear
Routine update from Town Manager.
📋 Proposed
Board will reappoint members to roughly 25 boards and committees including Affordable Housing Trust, ZBA, Conservation Commission, Board of Health, and Council on Aging.
📋 Proposed
New appointments include Nuclear Advisory Committee (Melissa Rosenbladt-Brown), Old Colony Planning Council (Molly Delgrosso), Halls Corner Working Group (Cattina Giumetti), and Council on Aging (three members).
📋 Proposed
Elaine Philbrick and Stephen Marshall resigned from the Sidewalk & Bike Path Committee; Jessica Klebanoff from Open Space; Jen Weedon from School Committee.
📋 Proposed
Permits requested for Movie at the Beach (Aug 4, 2026) and Dog Days (Oct 3, 2026) at Duxbury Beach Park.
📋 Proposed
Three one-day licenses requested: all-alcohol at Duxbury Beach (Sept 12), wine & malt at King Caesar House Barn (July 23), and wine & malt at Alden House (July 31).
📋 Proposed
Approval of open session minutes from June 1, June 8, and June 26, 2026.
• Status unclear
Routine closing items.
June 8, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening of the meeting.
• Status unclear
Public comment period open to residents.
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 8: board hears public input on a water ban, likely imposing outdoor watering restrictions on all water customers.
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 8: board takes public input on approving the Music Festival event on the Town Green, 71 Washington St.
📋 Proposed
Board votes to set its 2026 goals and receives an update on 2025 goals; continued from the April 27 meeting.
📋 Proposed
Vote on granting an easement to Eversource and Verizon for utility access to the new DPW facility.
💬 Discussed
Mary Schoell of Woods Hole Group presents an update on the Upper Bluefish River Coastal Zone Management grant.
📋 Proposed
Board votes on an unspecified sign permit application presented by Abigail MacDonald.
📋 Proposed
Permit request for America's 250th birthday Touch A Truck event, June 27, 12–4 p.m., at 5 West St.
📋 Proposed
Fourth of July Committee seeks permits for the town's annual parade and beach party.
📋 Proposed
Three one-day all-alcohol licenses for South Shore Conservatory's Music Festival at Duxbury Town Green, 71 Washington St., June 26–28.
📋 Proposed
One-day wine and malt license for South Shore Conservatory's Jazz Cabaret, July 2, 6–8 p.m., Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 St. George St.
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior open session minutes.
• Status unclear
Closing announcements and adjournment.
June 1, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Finance Director and Rockland Trust SVP will brief the board on performance of the town's trust fund portfolio.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on seawall betterments (special assessments billed to abutting property owners who benefit from seawall work).
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on revisions to the town's financial policies and hiring the state's Division of Local Services for training and assistance in Fall 2026.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on granting a utility easement to Eversource/Verizon for access to the new DPW facility.
📋 Proposed
Proposed license transfer for the coffee business at 35 Depot Street, Unit D from Seabird Coffee to Leyden Street Coffee Company.
📍 35 Depot Street, Unit D, Duxbury
🔄 Postponed
Board will set 2026 goals and review progress on 2025 goals; continued from the April 27 meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on a lease arrangement for Duxbury Beach — terms and lessee not specified in agenda.
📍 Duxbury Beach
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on an unspecified sign permit application presented by Alicia Babcock.
• Status unclear
Routine update from Town Manager René J. Read.
📋 Proposed
Appointments to the Community Preservation Committee (2 seats), Municipal Commission on Disabilities, and Nuclear Advisory Committee.
📋 Proposed
Permit request for the 27th Annual Bluefish River Duck Race at Bluefish River Bridge on August 15, 2026, noon–2 p.m.
📍 Bluefish River Bridge
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Routine shellfish bonus item; details not specified in agenda.
• Status unclear
Closing announcements and adjournment.
June 1, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Finance Director and Rockland Trust SVP will present an overview of the town's trust fund investment portfolio.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss and vote on seawall betterments — special assessments charged to abutting property owners for coastal wall repairs.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on updates to town financial policies and hiring the state's Division of Local Services for training assistance in Fall 2026.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on granting a utility easement to Eversource and Verizon for utility access to the new DPW facility.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote to approve a license transfer from Seabird Coffee to Leyden Street Coffee Company at 35 Depot Street, Unit D.
📍 35 Depot Street, Unit D, Duxbury
🔄 Postponed
Board will set its 2026 goals and receive an update on 2025 goals; continued from the April 27 meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on the lease terms for Duxbury Beach — details not specified in the agenda.
📍 Duxbury Beach
• Status unclear
Routine update from Town Manager René J. Read.
📋 Proposed
Board will act on appointments to the Community Preservation Committee (2 seats), Municipal Commission on Disabilities, and Nuclear Advisory Committee.
📋 Proposed
Permit request for the 27th Annual Bluefish River Duck Race on August 15, 2026, 12–2 p.m. at Bluefish River Bridge.
📍 Bluefish River Bridge, 27 Bluefish River Bridge
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Routine bonus shellfish agenda item; details not specified.
• Status unclear
Closing announcements and adjournment.
June 1, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Finance Director and Rockland Trust SVP will present an overview of the town's trust fund investment portfolio.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss and vote on seawall betterments — special assessments charged to abutting property owners for seawall construction or repair.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on updating town financial policies and hiring the state's Division of Local Services for training and assistance in Fall 2026.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on granting a utility easement to Eversource and Verizon for access to the new DPW facility.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on a change-of-ownership license transfer for the coffee shop at 35 Depot Street, Unit D.
📍 35 Depot Street, Unit D, Duxbury
🔄 Postponed
Board will set its 2026 goals and hear an update on 2025 goals; continued from April 27 meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on the lease agreement for Duxbury Beach — terms and operator not specified in agenda.
📍 Duxbury Beach
• Status unclear
Routine update from Town Manager René J. Read.
📋 Proposed
Board will act on appointments to the Community Preservation Committee (2 seats), Municipal Commission on Disabilities, and Nuclear Advisory Committee.
📋 Proposed
Permit requested by Duxbury Rotary Club for August 15, 2026, noon–2 p.m. at Bluefish River Bridge.
📍 Bluefish River Bridge
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
• Status unclear
Closing announcements and adjournment.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
💬 Discussed
Chair MacNab proposed requiring packets reach Board members by the Wednesday before each Monday meeting and be posted publicly to reduce FOIA requests.
💬 Discussed
Resident raised concern that refusing a state bridge gift could expose the Town to major additional costs on top of override spending.
📍 Powder Point Bridge
✅ Approved
Board approved a 10-year aquaculture lease renewal for oyster cultivation (selling to Island Creek Oysters) at lease #0693-2, 212 Powder Point Ave.
📍 212 Powder Point Ave
• Status unclear
Advisory committee recommends MassDOT
📍 Powder Point Bridge
💬 Discussed
Option A (closest to existing bridge design, without bump-outs) is recommended; no decision made — public meeting set for June 15 at DHS Black Box Theatre (capacity 320).
📍 Powder Point Bridge
💬 Discussed
~150 homes on Lakeshore Drive receive water from a well with PFAS above EPA's 4 ppt threshold; Gurnet Road interconnection with Marshfield sampled at 6.07 ppt; infrastructure fix estimated at $4M+ with ~1-year timeline.
💰 Infrastructure improvements estimated at least $4 million
📍 Lakeshore Drive; Gurnet Road
🔄 Postponed
Board deferred a decision on whether the Leone family's existing front deck may remain within a Town easement area, pending Town Counsel review and a formal proposal.
💰 ~$10,000 paid by property owner for deck work
📍 17 Ocean Rd South
✅ Approved
McGee appointed as member and Glennon as alternate to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for FY27.
✅ Approved
Board formally voted in open session to renew Town Manager René Read's contract for three years effective July 1, 2026, with a 2% cost-of-living adjustment.
💰 2% COLA applied to current salary
💬 Discussed
East Street Bridge expected to reopen early June (weather permitting); Keene Street scheduled for paving around May 21.
📍 East Street Bridge; Keene Street
✅ Approved
Jim Lampert appointed alternate to Metropolitan Area and Old Colony Planning Councils; Lauren Sirois to Hall's Corner Working Group; Steve Gandt to Open Space Committee, all through 6/30/2027.
✅ Approved
Three summer event permits approved: Duxbury Newcomers Club parties (June 4 at Blakeman's; June 12 at Duxbury Beach) and Greet the Summer Fest (June 6 at Camp Wing Pavilion, 650 Keene St).
📍 Blakeman's; Duxbury Beach; 650 Keene St
✅ Approved
Wine & malt licenses approved for Greet the Summer Fest (June 6, Camp Wing Pavilion) and DRHS Soiree by the Bay fundraiser (June 5, King Caesar House/Bumpus Park).
📍 650 Keene St; King Caesar House and Bumpus Park
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at approximately 10:17 PM.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening of the meeting.
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on Susanne Caliendo's renewal application for a shellfish aquaculture license at 212 Powder Point Ave., presented by the Shellfish Advisory Committee and Harbormaster.
📍 212 Powder Point Ave., Duxbury MA 02332
💬 Discussed
Ed Mayo, Chair of the Powder Point Bridge Advisory Committee, will give the Select Board an advisory status update on the bridge.
📍 Powder Point Bridge
💬 Discussed
Joint session with the Water and Sewer Advisory Board and Board of Health to discuss current water quality and water use concerns, presented by Jim Begley.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss and may vote on a February 2, 2026 letter from attorney Bob Galvin regarding the Leone Property; Building Commissioner James Waseilewski also presenting.
📍 17 Ocean Road South
📋 Proposed
Board will vote to appoint one member and one alternate to the Plymouth County Advisory Board for FY27.
📋 Proposed
Select Board will vote to ratify Town Manager René J. Read's contract.
• Status unclear
Routine report from Town Manager René J. Read.
📋 Proposed
Appointments of Jim Lampert as MAPC and OCPC Duxbury Alternate, Lauren Sirois to Hall's Corner Working Group, and Steve Gandt to Open Space Committee.
📋 Proposed
Permit for a club summer party June 4, 5–8 p.m. at Blakeman's.
📍 Blakeman's
📋 Proposed
Permit for a family summer party June 12, 4–8 p.m. at Duxbury Beach Reservation Resident Lot.
📍 Duxbury Beach Reservation, Resident Lot
📋 Proposed
Permit for a public summer festival June 6, noon–3 p.m. at Camp Wing Pavilion, 650 Keene St.
📍 Camp Wing Pavilion, 650 Keene St.
📋 Proposed
One-day wine and malt license for Brews & Cips LLC at Camp Wing, 650 Keene St., June 6, noon–3 p.m.
📍 Camp Wing, 650 Keene St.
📋 Proposed
One-day wine and malt license for a DRHS fundraiser at 120 King Caesar Rd & Bumpus Park, June 5, 5:30–8:30 p.m.
📍 120 King Caesar Rd & Bumpus Park
• Status unclear
Town Hall closed May 25 (Memorial Day); next Select Board meetings June 1, 8, and 15, 2026.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned.
May 4, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
• Status unclear
Routine pledge.
📋 Proposed
Public comment period open to residents.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a Class II used-car dealer license for Bluewater Bayside, operating at the former Bayside Marine location.
📋 Proposed
Hall's Corner Working Group and Planning Director Matthew Heins present findings or recommendations for the Hall's Corner area.
📋 Proposed
Hearing and vote on a proposed water ban, presented by Water & Sewer Superintendent Mark Cloud.
📋 Proposed
Town Manager updates the board on current municipal matters.
📋 Proposed
Board considers appointments or resignations to the 4th of July Committee.
📋 Proposed
Permit for a rest stop at The Center, 10 Mayflower Street, May 30, 2026, 8 a.m.–noon for the Best Buddies charity bike ride.
📋 Proposed
One-day liquor license for the Alden House Historic Site, 105 Alden Street, May 20, 2026, 5–8 p.m.
📋 Proposed
One-day liquor license for First Parish Hall, 842 Tremont Street, May 15–17 and 22–23, 2026.
📋 Proposed
One-day wine and malt license for the Duxbury Free Library Helen Bumpus Gallery, 77 Alden Street, May 8, 2026, 5–6:30 p.m.
📋 Proposed
Board approves Executive Session minutes (March 6 & 12, 2026) and Open Session minutes (March 2, March 9, April 13, 2026).
📋 Proposed
Board addresses a bonus shellfish matter (details not specified in agenda).
📋 Proposed
Board members share announcements.
• Status unclear
Meeting closes.
May 4, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
• Status unclear
Public comment period open to residents.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a Class II used-vehicle dealer license for Bluewater Bayside, formerly Bayside Marine.
📋 Proposed
Hall's Corner Working Group and Planning Director Matthew Heins present findings or recommendations to the Select Board.
📍 Hall's Corner
📋 Proposed
Hearing and vote on a proposed water ban, presented by Water & Sewer Superintendent Mark Cloud.
• Status unclear
Town Manager provides updates to the Select Board.
📋 Proposed
Select Board acts on appointments or resignations for the 4th of July Committee.
📋 Proposed
Rest stop permit for Best Buddies bike ride on May 30, 8 a.m.–noon at The Center, 10 Mayflower Street.
📍 10 Mayflower Street
📋 Proposed
One-day liquor license for Alden Kindred's Speak for Thyself award ceremony, May 20, 5–8 p.m. at 105 Alden Street.
📍 105 Alden Street
📋 Proposed
One-day liquor license for Bay Players theatrical performances May 15–17 and 22–23 at First Parish Hall, 842 Tremont Street.
📍 842 Tremont Street
📋 Proposed
One-day wine and malt license for an artist reception May 8, 5–6:30 p.m. at the Duxbury Free Library, 77 Alden Street.
📍 77 Alden Street
📋 Proposed
Approval of executive and open session minutes.
• Status unclear
Bonus shellfish item — agenda provides no further detail.
• Status unclear
Board announcements and meeting adjournment.
April 27, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine meeting opening.
📋 Proposed
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Select Board and Planning Board will jointly discuss potential changes to Duxbury's zoning bylaws.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of how Duxbury is implementing its long-range Comprehensive Plan.
📋 Proposed
Review of new state rules governing where and how clean energy facilities (solar, wind, etc.) can be sited and permitted in Duxbury.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of a current vacancy on the Planning Board.
📋 Proposed
Board will set its official goals for 2026 and receive an update on progress toward 2025 goals.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of items on the board's long-range planning agenda.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss bargaining strategy for the Duxbury Police Commanders Association (MassCOP Local 376) contract.
📋 Proposed
Routine update from Town Manager René J. Read.
📋 Proposed
Appointing Joanne Moore as Duxbury's delegate to Old Colony Elder Services.
📋 Proposed
Review of any pending event permit requests (no specifics listed).
📋 Proposed
Review of any one-day liquor license requests (no specifics listed).
📋 Proposed
Approval of executive and open session minutes from February 9, March 14, and March 30, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Bonus shellfish agenda item (no details provided).
📋 Proposed
Closing announcements and adjournment.
April 27, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
• Status unclear
Pledge of Allegiance.
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Select Board and Planning Board meet jointly to discuss potential changes to Duxbury's zoning bylaws.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of steps to implement Duxbury's Comprehensive Plan, which guides long-term land use and development.
📋 Proposed
Review of new state regulations governing where and how clean energy facilities (e.g., solar, wind) can be sited and permitted.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of an open seat on the Planning Board.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss and vote on setting its 2026 goals, with an update on progress toward 2025 goals.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of items planned for future Select Board meetings.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Duxbury Police Commanders Association, which can affect town labor costs.
• Status unclear
Routine update from Town Manager René J. Read.
• Status unclear
Action on committee membership changes.
• Status unclear
Review and approval of event permit applications.
• Status unclear
Review and approval of one-day liquor license requests.
📋 Proposed
Approval of executive and open session minutes from February 9, March 14, and March 30, 2026.
• Status unclear
Bonus shellfish program item — details not specified in agenda.
• Status unclear
Board announcements.
• Status unclear
Meeting close.
April 27, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss bargaining strategy with Duxbury Police Commanders Association, MassCOP Local 376, with HR Director and town counsel.
• Status unclear
Routine opening items.
📋 Proposed
Select Board and Planning Board will discuss potential amendments to the zoning bylaw — changes could affect land use and property values town-wide.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of steps to implement the town's long-range Comprehensive Plan guiding growth and land use.
📋 Proposed
Review of new state regulations governing where and how clean energy facilities (e.g., solar, battery storage) can be sited and permitted locally.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of filling a current vacancy on the Planning Board.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote to set its goals for 2026 and receive an update on progress toward 2025 goals.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of future topics and priorities for upcoming Select Board meetings.
📋 Proposed
Routine update from Town Manager René Read.
📋 Proposed
Routine committee membership actions; specific names not listed in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of event permits; specifics not listed.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of temporary one-day liquor licenses; specifics not listed.
📋 Proposed
Approval of executive and open session minutes from February 9, March 14, and March 30, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Bonus shellfish program item; details not specified in agenda.
📋 Proposed
Closing announcements and adjournment.
April 13, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss strategy for negotiations with Town Manager René J. Read (non-union personnel).
📋 Proposed
Closed session on bargaining strategy for Duxbury Police Commanders Association, MassCOP Local 376; open discussion could harm the Town's position.
• Status unclear
Routine.
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Vote on employee health, dental, and life insurance rates presented by HR Director and Hilb Group consultant; rate changes affect town payroll costs and could influence the budget.
📋 Proposed
Vote to grant a temporary access license for study and nondestructive testing of the Powder Point Bridge.
📋 Proposed
Vote on a waste disposal contract with Nauset Disposal; outcome affects trash collection service and costs for residents.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of a Plymouth County municipal outreach survey presented by Brian Glennon; no vote listed.
📋 Proposed
Vote on a Finding of Uniqueness determination related to the Duxbury Beach Reservation lease, which can allow a lease without competitive bidding.
📋 Proposed
Vote to approve the annual Arbor Day proclamation; ceremonial item.
• Status unclear
Routine report from Town Manager.
📋 Proposed
Approval of open session minutes from April 3, 2026.
• Status unclear
Board announcements.
• Status unclear
Routine meeting close.
March 30, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
📍 Mural Room, Duxbury Town Hall, 878 Tremont Street
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss confidential medical-relief fund cases #2026-XL and #2026-LC for financially-needy Duxbury residents.
• Status unclear
Routine pledge.
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Newly elected officials will be sworn in.
📋 Proposed
Board will nominate and vote on its new Chair, Vice-Chair, and Clerk for the coming term.
📋 Proposed
Vote on a resolution honoring Grant Marshall's Eagle Scout achievement, presented by Brian Glennon.
📋 Proposed
Public hearing on shellfish license renewals for Michael George and Ursula Pierce, and a license transfer to Nicholas Buonvicino.
📍 Duxbury Bay
📋 Proposed
Vote to let Town Counsel (KP Law) simultaneously represent both Duxbury and Pembroke on a water-main replacement agreement; project involves High Street in Duxbury.
📍 Taylor Street / High Street, Duxbury
📋 Proposed
Vote on a temporary signage request submitted by the Community Garden Club.
📋 Proposed
Discussion of the MassDOT East Street Bridge project with Town Manager, DPW Director, and MassDOT representatives.
📍 East Street Bridge, Duxbury
📋 Proposed
Discussion of the town's response to the 2026 Blizzard Hernando, presented by the Town Manager and DPW Director.
📋 Proposed
Vote on seasonal liquor license renewals plus related Common Victualler and Parking licenses for Duxbury Beach Park II and Duxbury Package Store.
• Status unclear
Routine report from Town Manager.
📋 Proposed
Appointments of Peter Quigley, McKenzie Thompson, and Dax Gunther to the Duxbury Bay Management Commission.
• Status unclear
Routine event permit approvals.
📋 Proposed
Three one-day liquor licenses coming up: Friends of Duxbury Free Library (Apr 10), Duxbury Music Festival (Apr 25), and Friends of the COA (Jun 4).
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior Executive and Open Session minutes.
📋 Proposed
Routine monthly bonus shellfish designation for April 2026.
• Status unclear
Routine board announcements.
• Status unclear
Meeting closes.
March 14, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
March 28 town election fills Selectboard, Assessor, School Committee, Planning Board and other seats, plus two ballot questions on a tax override and Alden School borrowing.
💰 Override amount TBD; Alden School bond exemption
📋 Proposed
Routine acceptance of town officials' annual reports; recommended 5-0.
📋 Proposed
Sets FY27 salary limits for elected officials, totaling $116,672, including Town Clerk at $103,632; recommended 5-0.
💰 $116,672 total
📋 Proposed
Adopts FY27 compensation plan and pay schedule for non-union town employees, funding tuition reimbursement and pay changes.
💰 Per FY27 pay schedule
📋 Proposed
FY27 operating budget of $104,781,571 across all funds, including $45.7M for schools and $11.2M for public safety.
💰 $104,781,571 all budgets
📋 Proposed
Adds $1,891,916 in spending contingent on voters passing a Proposition 2½ override at the March 28 election.
💰 $1,891,916 contingent on override
📋 Proposed
$5,034,799 in FY27 capital projects, including a $1.2M fire engine, Powder Point Bridge repairs ($300K), and $715K in water improvements.
💰 $5,034,799
📋 Proposed
$155,102 for sub-$25K items like police AEDs, fire pagers, library carpeting, and a beach UTV.
💰 $155,102
📋 Proposed
Funds first-year costs of FY27 collective bargaining agreements with police, fire, library, and DPW unions.
💰 Amount set at meeting
📋 Proposed
Funds electronic voting at FY27 town meetings; recommended 5-0.
📋 Proposed
Renews the lease of Duxbury Beach from Duxbury Beach Reservation for July 2026–June 2027 at $1,000,000 annually.
💰 $1,000,000
📍 Duxbury Beach
📋 Proposed
Annual funding for the Fourth of July parade and celebration; recommended 5-0.
📋 Proposed
Borrows an estimated $1,750,000 for an MSBA feasibility study of the aging Alden School, with up to 38% potentially reimbursed by the state.
💰 $1,750,000; up to ~38% MSBA reimbursement
📍 75 Alden Street
📋 Proposed
Authorizes utility easements at 878 Tremont Street so Eversource can serve the new DPW facility; recommended 5-0.
📍 878 Tremont Street
📋 Proposed
Raises dog license fees to $15 (spayed/neutered) and $20 (unaltered), the first increase since 2010.
💰 $15/$20 fees, up from $12/$17
📋 Proposed
Replaces fixed fine amounts with statutory/Selectboard-set fines and aligns kennel rules with Ollie's Law.
💰 Fines vary
📋 Proposed
Dissolves the now-redundant Beach Committee, replacing its bylaw section with 'RESERVED' as professional staff now handle beach operations.
📋 Proposed
Spends $2+ million from cemetery funds to develop new burial and columbarium space, as existing space may fill by end of 2027.
💰 $2+ million from cemetery funds
📍 774 Tremont Street
📋 Proposed
New zoning rules allowing battery storage systems over 100kWh by special permit in certain business/development districts, with strict setbacks, noise limits, and fire-safety standards.
📋 Proposed
Funds design, engineering, permitting and bidding for water quality improvements at the Tremont and Depot wells.
💰 Amount set at meeting
📍 Tremont and Depot Wells
📋 Proposed
Proposed expansion of the Powder Point Local Historic District.
📍 Powder Point
📋 Proposed
Citizen petition to reduce the speed limit on Tremont Street.
📍 Tremont Street
📋 Proposed
Proposed resolution opposing construction of new nuclear power plants in Plymouth.
📍 Plymouth
📋 Proposed
Community Preservation Committee operating budget and annual allocations to CPA reserves.
💰 Amounts per CPC schedule
📋 Proposed
CPA funds for new surfacing at Ellison Playground.
💰 CPA funds
📍 Ellison Playground
📋 Proposed
CPA funds to restore historic wallpaper at the King Caesar House.
💰 CPA funds
📋 Proposed
CPA funds for administrative costs of the Affordable Housing Trust.
💰 CPA funds
📋 Proposed
CPA funds to investigate, test, and plan for the DCF and Brooks athletic fields.
💰 CPA funds
📋 Proposed
CPA funds for construction of the DeLorenzo Barn.
💰 CPA funds
📋 Proposed
CPA funds for an accessibility trail at Bay Farm.
💰 CPA funds
📍 Bay Farm
📋 Proposed
CPA funds for an archaeological survey at Polly's Pond.
💰 CPA funds
📍 Polly's Pond
📋 Proposed
CPA funds for Shipyard Beach Park.
💰 CPA funds
📍 Shipyard Beach
March 9, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening.
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a new Class I (new-car dealer) license application from Ken McKim.
📋 Proposed
Board considers lowering the speed limit on Tremont Street between Cox Corner and the Duxbury-Marshfield town line.
📍 Tremont Street, Cox Corner to Duxbury-Marshfield town line
📋 Proposed
Board votes on its recommendation for the salary appropriations article on the March 14 Annual Town Meeting warrant.
📋 Proposed
Board considers its recommendation on a citizen-petitioned warrant article to reduce Tremont Street's speed limit.
📍 Tremont Street
📋 Proposed
Board votes on recommending a new zoning bylaw section regulating battery energy storage systems (large-scale battery installations).
📋 Proposed
Board votes on recommending supplemental mid-year spending for the March 14 Special Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board considers recommending a transfer into the town's Stabilization Fund (rainy-day reserve).
📋 Proposed
Vote to approve a change of manager on the liquor license for Brothers Marketplace.
📍 Depot Street
📋 Proposed
Vote to approve a change of manager on the Duxbury Yacht Club liquor license.
📍 70 Fairway Lane and 489 Washington Street
📋 Proposed
Board considers signing letters supporting three state bills related to beach management and recreation.
• Status unclear
Routine update from Town Manager Rene' J. Read.
📋 Proposed
Appointment of Blair Crane to the South Shore Recycling Cooperative.
📋 Proposed
Permit request for Duxbury Youth Baseball Opening Day on April 11, 2026.
• Status unclear
Review of one-day liquor license requests (none specified in agenda).
• Status unclear
Approval of prior open and executive session minutes (none listed).
• Status unclear
Routine closing items.
March 2, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine opening procedural items.
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
Hearing on a new liquor license application from the Art Complex Museum.
📋 Proposed
Water & Sewer Commissioners to discuss and vote on abatements, presented by Superintendent Mark Cloud.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider a recommendation on a proposed moratorium on construction of new nuclear power plants in Plymouth.
📍 Plymouth
📋 Proposed
Board will consider recommending approval of union contract articles at Annual Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider recommending funding for design, engineering, permitting, and bidding for water quality improvements at Tremont and Depot Wells.
📍 Tremont and Depot Wells
📋 Proposed
Board will consider its recommendation on the town's operating budget for Annual Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider recommending a new zoning bylaw section regulating battery energy storage systems (large-scale battery installations).
📋 Proposed
Board will consider recommending a citizen petition to reduce the speed limit on Tremont Street.
📍 Tremont Street
📋 Proposed
Board will consider recommending supplemental spending appropriations at Special Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider recommending authorization to pay prior-year unpaid bills.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider recommending a transfer to the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) trust, which pre-funds retiree benefits.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider recommending a transfer to the town's Stabilization Fund (rainy-day reserve).
📋 Proposed
Board will consider recommending a transfer to cover accrued employee leave liabilities.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider recommending funding a matching grant fund.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider recommending union contract articles at Special Town Meeting.
• Status unclear
Routine update from Town Manager.
📋 Proposed
Approval of executive session minutes (2/9/26, two sessions re: McNeil Landfill and Watermark) and open session minutes (2/26/26).
📋 Proposed
Routine monthly bonus shellfish designation for March 2026.
• Status unclear
Closing announcements and adjournment.
February 9, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Closed-door session precedes open meeting; no details provided in document.
💬 Discussed
Superintendent Klingaman and Committee Chair Lemieux explain that an MSBA (state school-building authority) feasibility study is a required, non-optional phase covering educational needs, existing conditions, site testing, and alternative design options before any state grant funding can be approved.
📍 Alden School
💬 Discussed
Schematic Design follows feasibility and produces the first real architectural concept, detailed cost estimate, and MSBA approval that locks in state reimbursement — the cost figure from this phase goes to voters.
📍 Alden School
💬 Discussed
Comparative cost data for recent MSBA feasibility studies at similar elementary schools was presented; actual figures were in image/table format not captured in this text.
💰 Dollar figures in image — not captured
💬 Discussed
Slide showing projected impact of the Alden project on the average Duxbury single-family tax bill was presented; figures were in image format not captured in this text.
💰 Dollar figures in image — not captured
February 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Selectboard adjourns to meet as Water & Sewer Commissioners, then re-convenes afterward.
📋 Proposed
Three water abatements totaling $25,641.67 proposed for 79 Myles View Dr ($1,225.62), 21 Ocean Road South ($2,903.80), and 512 Lincoln St ($21,487.25), citing billing/meter-reading errors and a vacant house.
💰 $25,641.67 total
📍 79 Myles View Dr; 21 Ocean Road South; 512 Lincoln St
📋 Proposed
Board adjourns as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re-convenes as the Selectboard.
February 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Permit for ~800 National MS Society cyclists to pass through Duxbury on public roads and the high school on Saturday, June 27, 2026, roughly 9:30am–2:00pm; requires 8 police details and EMS.
💰 $30 permit fee
📍 Public roads and Duxbury High School
📋 Proposed
Permit for Duxbury Education Foundation's annual ~1,020-participant July 4, 2026 race starting/finishing at the Steele Building, looping St. George, Washington, King Caesar, Upland and Powder Point; needs 4 police details and 3 EMTs.
💰 $30 permit fee
📍 DHS Steele Building, St. George St, Powder Point area
February 9, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
DiVirgilio appointed to fill Kathy Palmer's unexpired Open Space Committee seat, term expiring 6/30/2026.
📋 Proposed
Palmer resigning from both the Open Space Committee and the Community Preservation Committee, creating vacancies on each.
💬 Discussed
Seats available on CPC (1 at-large), Design Review Board (1 alternate), Duxbury Bay Management Commission (3), Economic Advisory Committee (1), Municipal Commission on Disabilities (3), Nuclear Advisory Committee (1), and Taxation Aid Committee (3).
February 9, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine meeting opening.
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss litigation strategy regarding the McNeil Dump matter.
📍 McNeil Dump
📋 Proposed
Closed session to discuss litigation strategy in the Watermark, LLC vs. RH Benea Cranberry Co. case.
• Status unclear
Routine pledge.
• Status unclear
Public comment period.
📋 Proposed
New Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Amy Naples will be introduced by Brian Glennon.
📋 Proposed
Board will vote on water and sewer billing abatements presented by Superintendent Mark Cloud.
📋 Proposed
Board will formally re-open the ATM warrant to allow additions before closing it.
📋 Proposed
Board will ratify the exact wording of the Alden School feasibility study debt exclusion question for the March election ballot.
📍 Alden School
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss and possibly vote on recommending the capital budget article for the March 14 Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss and possibly vote a recommendation on funding the Alden School feasibility study at Town Meeting.
📍 Alden School
📋 Proposed
Board will consider recommending Community Preservation Committee funding for resurfacing Ellison Playground.
📍 Ellison Playground
📋 Proposed
Board will consider recommending CPC funding for an accessibility trail at Bay Farm.
📍 Bay Farm
📋 Proposed
Board will consider recommending CPC funding for an archaeological survey at Polly's Pond.
📍 Polly's Pond
📋 Proposed
Proposed by-law amendment would dissolve the Beach Committee; board will discuss and possibly recommend.
📋 Proposed
Board will consider recommending the small equipment and minor services appropriation article.
📋 Proposed
Board will discuss and possibly vote on recommending the town operating budget for Town Meeting.
📋 Proposed
Board will formally close the ATM warrant after completing article recommendations.
• Status unclear
Routine update from Town Manager Rene' J. Read.
📋 Proposed
Michael DiVirgilio will be appointed to the Open Space Committee.
📋 Proposed
Kathryn Palmer has resigned from the Open Space Committee.
📋 Proposed
One-day liquor license requested for an artist reception at Helen Bumpus Gallery on March 6, 2026.
📍 Helen Bumpus Gallery
📋 Proposed
Permit requested for the MS Cape Cod Getaway Bike Race on June 27, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Permit requested for the DEF 4th of July 5K Road Race on July 4, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Approval of open session minutes from January 26, 2026.
• Status unclear
Board announcements.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjournment.
Date unknown · agenda
📋 Proposed
Thirteen capital projects totaling $155,102 (funded via Free Cash, Waterways Improvement, and TNC funds) are proposed for the 03/14/2026 Annual Town Meeting.
💰 $155,102 total: $116,767 Free Cash; $30,835 Waterways Improvement; $7,500 TNC Fund
📋 Proposed
Install fall-protection roof barriers at Wright Building, Crematorium, PW Pool, and Police Dept. to complete OSHA-style compliance flagged by DLS.
💰 $21,221 Free Cash
📍 Wright Building, Crematorium, PW Pool, Police Dept.
📋 Proposed
Replace 7 LIFEPAK CR2 defibrillators, 10 electrode sets, and 2 lithium batteries at $19,001 via Stryker quote.
💰 $19,001 Free Cash
📍 155 Mayflower St (Police Dept.)
📋 Proposed
Replace 3 spike strip systems, 5 pursuit-prevention stop sticks, and add 1 spare mobile radio to cruiser inventory for $6,154.
💰 $6,154 Free Cash
📋 Proposed
Replace 30 radio pagers used by off-duty firefighters for call-back notifications, at $19,764.
💰 $19,764 Free Cash
📋 Proposed
Replace one of two town-owned dinghies with a plastic-construction unit from West Marine for $800.
💰 $800 Waterways Improvement Fund
📋 Proposed
Replace a 21-year-old tri-axle trailer for the 25' Safeboat primary rescue vessel for $13,500.
💰 $13,500 Waterways Improvement Fund
📋 Proposed
Install a mobile radio on Marine Unit 5 for the first time, at $2,500.
💰 $2,500 Waterways Improvement Fund
📋 Proposed
Remove and replace two gangway connections at Town Pier, completing the 3-gangway project started last year, for $8,500.
💰 $8,500 Waterways Improvement Fund
📍 878 Tremont St (Harbor)
📋 Proposed
Purchase 3 thermal/digital day-night binoculars ($5,535) to improve marine patrol flexibility without mounting fixed night-vision on each vessel.
💰 $5,535 Waterways Improvement Fund
📋 Proposed
Purchase and install additional traffic signage (speed limit, etc.) for $7,500 from the TNC Fund.
💰 $7,500 TNC Fund
📋 Proposed
Replace 2012-era cremation processor with a safer, dust-reducing enclosed model for $23,932 from Free Cash.
💰 $23,932 Free Cash
📋 Proposed
Paint lower level of the 25+-year-old library in FY27 for $2,338, with middle and upper levels budgeted in FY28–29.
💰 $2,338 Free Cash (FY27); $2,850 FY28; $2,907 FY29 planned
📋 Proposed
Replace worn, fraying carpet in the Lanman Room for $2,357, with hallway and lounge areas planned in FY28–29.
💰 $2,357 Free Cash (FY27); up to $11,766 in future years
📋 Proposed
Replace one aging utility terrain vehicle to maintain a fleet of 6 for beach operations, at $22,000 from Free Cash.
💰 $22,000 Free Cash