Templeton Select Board Meeting Covered Municipal Business Including Personnel, the Tax Rate, and Projects.
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The February 9, 2026, Templeton Select Board meeting covered a broad range of municipal business, starting with a public comment from the Cable TV Advisory Committee regarding the necessity of sustainable funding for TCTV. The board addressed several personnel changes, including the retirement of Bob Sozek and the appointment of Nicole Roberts to the Planning Board.
Departmental quarterly reports highlighted a decrease in the town tax rate and the completion of various community preservation projects, such as the Houghton Park playground. The Town Administrator received approval to utilize a $200,000 state earmark for infrastructure planning near Route 2 and to pursue regional grants for community trails.
Significant time was also spent discussing personnel policy updates related to holiday schedules and the legal complexities of the regional school agreement with the town of Philipston. Finally, the board authorized the issuance of a sewer bond and approved private donations intended for the Senior Center.