Duxbury's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
179 items across 14 meetings.
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.