--------- Now you're >> all right. I'd like to call this town of Dyon Commission on Disability meeting. Um we are fully Zoom. It is 116 2025 and it is 401. Um I would like to get member
introductions. >> Kevin Smith member. >> Jonathan Gal DA coordinator. Christina Deoa, member. >> Nicole Mel Melo, member. Um, let me see. >> And chair.
>> And chair. Um, thank you, Jonathan. Um, so we're just new business just real quick. Um, the January meeting was like following on I think it was it must have been falling on January 1st, the holiday. >> Yes. Um, so I was just looking for us to
see if we could meet the following week. Um, does anyone I'm trying to see what that date is. >> That is the ETH. >> The ETH. Um, does anyone have any issues with meeting on the ETH? >> No, that's that's fine by me.
>> As of now, good for me. >> Okay. Can I get a motion to um change our meeting to that date? Yes. I will make a motion to uh have January's meeting held on the e Thursday the 8th. >> Second.
>> Um well, I'm sorry. I'm just thinking because all of a sudden I remembered I didn't look on the calendar to make sure it was available. Um but I will do that and then I will we'll at least have this already in place. If not, we'll just have to change it at the next meeting. I apologize.
Worst case scenario, if we need to um we can do Zoom only again if the Zoom link is available. If not, like I use my personal Zoom for school building committee. So like I could create a Zoom link also if needed. >> Okay. All right. We have
>> way want to keep it that day. That way it's not up in the air and we make it happen. We can do that. >> All right. >> Well, Jonathan can't second it. Just FYI. >> Okay. Um, so I heard two yeses. Um, and >> yeah, no, I seconded it and I should not
have, so we need somebody else to do it. >> Can someone that's not Jonathan second it? >> I second. >> Thank you. All right, so the motion passes and then Cindy, um, can you just announce yourself um your first and last name and that you're a member? >> Yep. Cynthia Boland um, president. I'm a
member. >> All right, thank you. Um Cindy, just to recap what just happened, um the January meeting was going to be on January 1st, and as much as we all want to spend New Year's Day together, um we've decided not to. Um
>> so it's going to be January 8th, um >> birthday. >> Whose birthday? >> My dog. >> Oh god. All right. >> Yeah, sorry. Birthday's ruined. Um so we're going to move on to old business.
Does any members have um anything to report? >> Uh the only thing I have like from a parks and wreck perspective is the installation of equipment for the Timothy Ryan's playground is done. We're just waiting on um uh wood fiber um
delivery and then we can lay down mats and then that will be good. And I'll kind of update you maybe hopefully by our Janu um December meeting. hopefully not January, by December's meeting, I can probably share some pics with you guys and stuff so you kind of see what
that how that came out. >> That's great. Thank you. Um Christina, >> I don't have anything. >> Um Cindy, >> I don't have anything at this time. >> Um so I just have one thing. Um so this
is going to be my last meeting. Um I am going to step down from the commission. Um, as a lot of you know, I do have, well, I've almost been there for a year now, but a fairly new job that is way more time consuming than I could have imagined. Um, so I am going to step away
from this as much as I don't want to, but um, I do have to start prioritizing um, other things. So, I apologize for that. So, this will be my last meeting. I'll put into the board of selectmen and all that good stuff. >> Okay.
Other than that, we can move on to Jonathan's report. >> Oh, wait. Yeah, we heard from Kevin. Okay. Sorry. >> First first things first, um I'm just going to say very simply, thank you for keeping it afloat the last roughly what, two years. Um making sure that we meet
every month and so forth and doing your best to keep us on task. Um which for all of us is difficult at times. Um but thank you. Seriously, I mean that for being involved and I hope, you know, whatever role you choose for yourself in the future that somehow you stay involved in the disability side of it.
Um, you have a lot to offer, you know, not not just in what you've done, but I think in in your capacity as a nurse and stuff. So, I really do thank you for being interested enough to be involved in it. >> Thank you, Jonathan. I appreciate that. >> Um, as far as far as anything that I
have to report, most of October I was out of the country. So, um, I didn't talk to many residents. I got a couple of calls on things that were needed needed quick attention while I was out of the country, but only two. Um, and those
were issues related to accessibility for specific places in town, and I took care of those matters with the residents. Um, the library, quickly to touch on that, is pretty much almost all set. Um, they've made the interior renovations that they have to do. There's a water
bubbler we've decided where it's going to go. I don't know if that's been put in yet or not. Um, and today, uh, we made the payment today for the accessible software for the technology. So, uh, Mark will be having that installed within the next week or so.
So, that we have that. Um, the other thing that we're doing is I've ordered samples uh for anybody who goes to the library right now on the the two ramps and the stairs. I've I've ordered different samples of different types of rumble strips that will go down there so
that they're slip proof and also uh especially for the stairs and at the intersections of the ramps they're going to be fluorescent or you know they'll have a a glow to them if you will so that as it gets dark with lights on people can see where they are. Um because otherwise a lot of people have
said they wouldn't know where this where the edges of the stairs are. So um once we get that done and those things taken care of for the most part the ADA component for the library physical building itself will be done. I met with Tom Ferry today actually to talk about
the uh landscaping and the new configuration for the parking lot to determine where the uh HP spots are going to be. For employee, there'll be one out of nine. And for regular spots, they'll be roughly there'll be two. And one of them will be vanbased, of course.
And then we determine where the rail pads are going to go for the uh entrances to the parking lot and also for the curvature of the street at the end of it. So, that was done. Um, I've had some complaints from residents about some of the work on Main Street, but it
really relates to is the sidewalk wide enough in a in a few spots. In one case, um, it's poll number 23. Poll number 23, for example, was a double poll because of an accident, and it's been that way for a long time. It was brought to my attention about 10
days ago, and with the help of Leanne in the selectman's office and a contact she had at National Grid. Um, we were able to actually I think it was yesterday that pole was cut at about 18 feet high which means that now it's it's it looks
like a one pole unless you look way up and it's wide enough and it meets the criteria for wheelchairs and accessibility. And this afternoon when I was down there, National Grid was there rewiring. So they may even have that other piece removed today or tomorrow. Um, and then you know I've just had the
usual calls that I've gotten probably since I've been back. um about eight or nine calls with questions about general things related to disability questions that I've been able to answer pretty easily. So that's what I got. >> Thank you, Jonathan. Um does anyone have
any questions or anything for Jonathan? >> I don't think so. No. >> No. >> All right. Um we'll move over to everyone's favorite. Um the discussion of the KMA report. Um I didn't check my email. If you I know you said you were
going to send that, Kevin. I did send Oh, did you want me to send it to everybody because I literally just sent it to Christina. >> That's okay. I'm fooling myself to think that I was gonna um get it open. Um so that's fine. >> So I know I I had asked everybody if we could all consider at least one small
thing that we could work on um you know either collectively or individually and I've come up with two things that are relatively simple and I should also be doing as the ADA coordinator at the same time. So, those two things are, one is
to uh put out a uh a sheet that reminds all of the committees and commissions in town of what their responsibilities are for residents who have disability who want to join by Zoom or in person in terms of location, location, location, or how they can join by Zoom and inquire
as to whether any of the chairs will need training on how to use the AI or the or the recording if they don't know, but mainly the AI um and how to make sure that people are included if they need that or if they need audio description or if they need interpretive services. So, that's the one thing that
I can do. And the other thing that I'm going to do um because this goes along with a couple of complaints and questions I've had recently is to make sure that the regulations on what types of animals, not bears or cows or pigs or goats, but what kind of animals are
allowed in public buildings, whether it's a guide dog versus uh a support animal, things like that. and what what is allowed and where they're allowed because I think that there's there are questions about it. I've gotten quite a few in the past six months. Um and I've had to put the kabash on people who want
to bring their support animal into public buildings as opposed to a guide dog. So I think now it makes sense for us to have those things posted in easily readable places. For example, right where the postings are for um ADA
grievances and so forth, right next to it perhaps. I'll discuss that with the town administrator where those are going to go, but I'm my goal is to have both of those things done in the next month. >> Okay, that's great. Yeah, that's a that's an issue that we've seen quite a a bit at town hall. So, I appreciate it.
>> Yeah, and you're right. It should be I think it's a good kind of lowhanging fruit for us to present to the selectmen to have posted at all the buildings. >> Yeah. >> Um I incidentally will check things off the KMA report by by installing that new
playground. So, >> good job, Kevin. >> This is my contribution. >> Good deal. >> Yeah, >> very cool. >> Um, I >> actually too that's something I can update too, like, you know, to get it off the list before
>> before we meet hunted again in December. >> So, speaking of things, I'm just going to interrupt before anybody else goes because I don't want to forget. I had to pick up all of the rest of the boxes of the bottles today because um town hall said they needed that space in that closet. So, they're
literally in the back of our car as of about an hour ago. Um so, I have five boxes alto together. Kevin, I don't know if you have any space in a shed for any of them, but if not, I just need to know so I know I'm going to store them here and make room. >> I can I can put some in the park shed.
Um maybe to you know obviously it's we don't have it as an agenda item but maybe we can just have if you plan on being at lights on that's a good opportunity out them >> um just to get get them out there. >> Yeah. >> Um
>> you know I I I'm usually there with the kids so I can hang out with you and stuff and maybe if you have we have some information or >> Yeah. I was thinking what day what day is that? Do you know >> 29th I think. You know what? I'll plan on having some information maybe even about the two items we were just talking about and
stuff, too. Um, and I'll have a box of bottles with me, too. >> Okay. >> We can we'll work that out. >> Okay. Yeah. I mean, we'll just make it happen. I don't think we need to. >> Yeah. I didn't mean to interrupt. I didn't want to forget that. I'm sorry. >> Cindy, did you have something?
>> No, I haven't had a chance to look. I'll I'll make sure I put it on my agenda for next month's meeting. I apologize. Um, Christina, I know you just you just got it um like a little while ago. >> No, I've looked at it, but I don't I
don't know um if I have any capability personally to do any of the things, you know what I mean? Like, so I don't know. Um, >> if you if you guys don't have don't think you have the quote capability unquote, as you said, to do something,
look at it anyway. And if there's something that jumps out at you that you're interested in, reach out to me or maybe even Kevin if he's willing and we can sort of help guide you, >> okay, >> for a couple of those things so that you know you can you can be vested in doing helping to do some of that.
>> Okay. >> Yeah. And I think those two things you highlighted, Jonathan, are a great start. >> Absolutely. >> All right. Do we have anything else on this? >> Uh, no, nothing on on that. Um, can I
get a motion to table the um, minutes? >> I will motion to table the minutes from 10 two. >> Do I have a second? >> Um, Cynthia Boland second. >> Um, and then just a vote. >> Kevin Smith I.
>> Cynthia Boland I. >> Christina de Ala I. >> Pomelo I. All right. And that passes. Um, we don't have any public on here, do we? >> Let me just double check. Nope, it's just us. So I Well, first off, so
Nicole, thank you. Like Jonathan said, thanks for holding down the fort. I mean, you and I know it's been a rocky uh journey. So, thanks for sticking it out. It's just and uh doing everything that you have done. We'll we'll get we'll
we'll end up sucking you back in at some point. So, no none of us ever leave and don't come back. >> Oh, you you muted yourself. >> Sorry. Did I unmute myself? >> Yeah, now you're there. Now, >> maybe um once things start to settle
down and I'm more um I know more of my job and the way I'm doing it that I'll be back. But for now, I appreciate everyone in the time. This was my first town um committee that I was on. So, it means a lot to me.
>> And with that, I'll take a motion to adjurnn. >> I will make a motion to adjurnn. I'll second >> and then a vote. >> Kevin Smith I. >> Cynthia Boland I. >> Christina Deivera. I >> Nicole Melo I.
>> Thank you all very much. >> Thank you. >> All right. Jonathan, you gonna be at town meeting? >> Yes, I am. >> All right. See you guys there. Okie dokie. Thanks. Couple hours. Bye. >> Bye. Part: 2
returned from executive session. We just returned from executive session. So, now we're into our open session. And we ask everybody to stand just for a few seconds. Uh we lost three members of our community this week and um we just want to pay a little bit of a tribute to
them. Uh along with one of them who passed was um a former selectman, David Woods. I don't know if anybody is aware. uh he served some time back and uh it's always sad to lose a citizen never mind uh somebody who has served the town.
Anyway, it was Edward Edward Demora, Kenneth Hansen, and of course, David Woods. >> Thank you, >> Captain Stoke Company. How are you >> doing? Very well, thanks. >> Several years ago, I purchased um some what I thought was just
postcards from Dyon. Uh some somebody was selling them as as a pack and they were in cellophane wrap and one of them was from the stove company and I couldn't believe it. I actually wanted to bring it tonight to show you. Uh you probably have seen it. It's It's got to
be from the one of the original dates, but it had three employees standing in front of it. And somebody wrote on the bottom the name of one of the employees and on the back was two more. Um I'm sorry, I don't remember, but I couldn't find it. >> Oh, yeah. I I will certainly bring it by
when I uh I had it hanging in my office at home for the longest time with the other photos that had come and some of them were postcards. But it's so nice that you guys have been part of our society for all these years and uh we're very proud and and it's nice that that
you call us home. >> We've been part of the community for 75 years. >> Yes. >> And I am the third generation. >> Wow. >> Of my family to own and operate the business. My grandfather founded the
business in 1950 on October 26. >> Yes. and um started to struggle a bit. My dad came in there in 1969 and right about that same time, Rathon
was starting to flourish over here in the north north mill. and my grandfather passed away in 1982 and I was just out of college and um
probably intended to go to work there someday, but not that soon, but my dad needed my help. So, >> wow. >> 45 years later, I'm uh >> generation three >> and uh probably have a couple more years
left. >> That's so cool. >> I'll be 70 next June. Yep. Nice. >> Generation 4 is already in place. My daughter is with us tonight. >> And my >> generation five, too. >> Yes, exactly.
Um, my most irreplaceable guy is two seats behind me. President John. So that's I'm very proud of what we do and what we've endured, but it's all because of
the people that >> that walk through our door every day. And I >> I get way too much credit for what we've accomplished, but it's all about my people. >> Nice. That's nice to hear, especially
when traditionally second generations don't make it uh for for whatever reason. But to hear that a third in and it's and possibly a fourth generation is is just awesome news. >> Here's an interesting
piece of that where small business is really the backbone of this country. >> Oh, sure. And um in family businesses in particular, 85% fail in the second generation. >> Is it that high?
>> We're on G3 and and going strong and I don't anticipate going anywhere. >> Nice. >> Um so but you're right, 85% fifth. Um, so it's rather it's rather extraordinary that we've
endured, but we've got our niche and we do it well. >> Yeah. Well, we're honored to have you and it's very nice to have you here this evening because we don't often get to meet a lot of the commercial industry here in town. uh you know, sometimes it's a grand opening and uh or or
businesses close or uh but it's nice to know that somebody as successful as you guys are are still with us and it's nice to meet you. >> Well, we we like to think we're a good neighbor. >> Oh, certainly. Part of the community here and uh it's always nice when we can
hire a a person that's a local resident, too. And uh we won the lottery when we found Sean. Um, but it, you know, we're >> we're proud to be here and I appreciate deeply you inviting us. >> Oh, sure. Sean, what do you do?
>> I'm the quality manager. >> Okay. >> And kind of run stuff on the shop, too. >> Yep. Nice. >> How many employees do you have? >> You know, when I came to work there, we had 52 and right now we have 24 25.
Yeah. and we're doing, you know, just the computer age and the efficiency and just knowing how to do things better, >> right, >> has allowed us to be lean and mean and um
>> we we keep up. You know, we're in a cyclical business with the Department of Defense, >> okay? >> And we're a tier one subcontractor to the Department of Defense. you get between contracts, you get a little slow. You get a contract ramping up and
and you're pulling your hair up. Right. Today, finding new hires and and people who want to work is a struggle. >> Sure. I'm sure it's a challenge. And it's it's interesting because I think the jobs are out there. People just don't want to do it.
>> Yeah. We've tried to partner with the local trained schools. It doesn't work. They don't want to do that. >> Yeah. >> Work. >> Yeah. You know, I'm lucky to have my kids don't have that built into them. I think it started in the eighth grade
with a history teacher and t named Mr. Hull. >> Oh, yeah. >> And um but you know, we're fortunate. >> Yes. Mr. Hull, who's sitting right behind you. >> I know. >> Uh was a big part of you guys coming
this evening. Uh he he brought to our attention that it's been 75 years. and we thought that it'd be nice to present a this certificate that we have. I'm going to ask my other two colleagues if they have any questions for you or comments. I would just say what a
wonderful legacy 75 years. Thank you for continuing to choose Titan as your home and employing um local folks and I wish you continued prosperity in your future. >> Thank you very much. I appreciate that.
>> Thank you. Um, I was excited to see you guys on the agenda just because I did not know, I'll be honest, I didn't know you exist. Um, I don't know all the businesses in town. And usually when we see businesses, it's never a good thing. They're here for something not good or there's an issue. So, it's nice to be
able to celebrate a business we had, especially one that's been around for so long. So, thank you. Thank you for picking Dayton and thank you for staying in Don. >> Thank you for having us. >> Sure. Um this certificate is from the town of Dyon board selectman at 979 Somerset Avenue Dyon Mass and this is a
certificate of recognition. We the undersigned do hereby congratulate Dton Stove Company Incorporated in honor of 75 years of dedicated services innovation and commitment to excellence in business established on October 26 1950 which is what you had said under
the authority of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and commissioned Edward J. Cronin Totten Stove Company Incorporated has stood as a proud symbol of craftsmanship, resilience, and family legacy. And I think that's so cool. I I that that it's it's four generations uh
soon to be. The milestone commemorates not only the longevity of the company, but also the enduring values passed down through three generations of leadership. Today, we celebrate this remarkable achievement. We also recognize bright the bright future ahead with four fourth generation successors. David T. Lodge
and Jennifer L. Baj Ferrara I didn't blow it who continued the proud tradition of excellence in witness that whereof we here unto have set our hands and caused this great seal of Dyon of town of Dyon to be affixed on this fifth
day of November 25th the board of selectment of the town of Dyon have signed this. So sir, thank you very much. >> I'd love to get a picture of you guys with the website if you don't mind. >> Absolutely. >> Thank you. >> Thank you.
>> Wish you could have met my son, David. He's coaching an eighth grade football team under the lights at Don Marhobath High School right now. So >> Oh, that that's nice. Well, tell him >> 8-year-old. I said eighth grade. Eight year old. >> Yeah. a great place to be.
>> Well, tell David we said hi. >> I will do that. >> Yeah, sir. Thank you. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you very much. Thank you again. If we could get a shot,
it'd be great for our website. You guys want to come up? Fourth generation and possibly fifth. Yeah, definitely. >> Thanks, guys. >> Thank you again. >> All right. Have a nice week. Great. We're going to move right on to you,
sir. >> This is going to be review, discuss, and act accept the town of Don as a Purple Heart community. Whenever you're ready, sir. Anyway, yeah, we're here tonight just to preview on the upcoming Veterans Day events, uh,
which we have three this year. >> Yes. >> But I'll start out with I'll go backwards from the 12th. >> Okay. >> November 12th, we're going to have the ceremony that, uh, um, installs Dyon as a uh, military purple hot community,
which is part of the trail. and we will have guest speakers and um we you're all gonna come. I know. >> Oh, definitely. I wouldn't miss it for the world. >> Yeah. And it's a pretty good program and I think uh you'll be proud of it. So, um we're hoping to see you on the 12th.
That's >> at the middle school, >> right? >> And working backwards from that on um the 11th at 10 a.m. we'll be out here at the Veterans Park for a ceremony. And on Saturday at 9:00, we'll be here in this
room for a veteran's breakfast, >> right? >> And um tonight, you have before you a proclamation uh that needs to be voted on. >> Yeah. >> Uh I don't know how this would work. You would like to have the date of the 12th.
I don't know if you can actually vote and have it take effect as of >> on the 12th. Sure. as they they have this all goes into the national register and they like to have it the same day. >> Yes. >> Because the commander from the uh Purple Heart uh um society will be here to help
make the presentation. >> Nice. >> And we're going to have um we got four signs coming >> and they'll go at the entrances to as you come in to Dyon. Uh if we need a couple more, I imagine we'll talk to Tom Perry and correct where where they're
going to go. >> Right. Um that's >> so these are the typical signs that I've seen in other communities. This is a Purple Heart community. >> It's a purple heart community, Massachusetts. >> Good. >> And the idea behind this movement is to have a trail through every single
community in the country. >> So it's it's quite a they've got a lot already. I think they're going to make it. And what we've done is we sent out letters to the all the veteran community in town asking them if they, you know, have a purple heart or a family purple
pot and they'll be honored guest at this uh at this event. So that's what we're doing. Okay. Now I'll call the colonel for the ask. >> Sure. >> Always got to ask for something, right? >> Yeah. That's all right. >> Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Um,
some of our speakers will include uh Senator Duner. >> Uh, I've spoke with her directly and she has it. She showed me right on her phone. I'm going to hear uh Representative Thurber will not be able to make it. However, uh, he is sending representative, Mr. Colin, with a
proclamation. Uh, we are going to have support from the scouts. We're going to have an honor guard. uh and we're going to receive a uh rather large uh purple heart flag which uh as per discussion we've had I think it would be most
appropriate uh with your concurrence uh if we put that flag with the uh PMIA chair in the in the town hall in you know in that uh viewing area. Um Ray said we have the local uh purple arc
commander representative. Um we'd ask one of you to read the proclamation. Um anything else that I missed? I think I don't know. >> We're good.
>> Okay. I think uh that pretty much covers the water for us. Do you need to vote to put the flag in town hall next to the chair? If >> if so, we wondered if you could add that. Um I think it's part of what's on
the agenda. So we meet the um public meeting >> yes criteria. So vote on that and we'll be able to put it there. I think >> I don't know if it requires a vote, but we can >> it doesn't require >> put it there anyway. Um, I mean, I I I'm
going to assume my colleagues agree. >> Yeah. I I don't think it needs a vote, so it's >> Yeah. Yeah. So, I don't think it it doesn't require a vote, but we'd uh we'd display it with honor. Certainly, >> we knew we knew you would say, >> "Oh, yeah. What's this purple flag for?" >> So, this flag will go and we have many,
many purple recipients in town. >> Okay. >> All the way back to the Revolutionary War. And when you go to the cemeteries, you see a flag. The ones that we can identify as purple hot recipients, this will be the flag. >> Okay?
>> Go there. >> And we will have them the night of the ceremony of pretty much at the reserve seating for Pebble Hot families. >> Nice. >> I think we'll have some gold star families there also.
>> I know Mrs. Vanisen I think you all may >> has interest in this and I think she'll be there. So >> okay >> that's what this flag is for. Not not that I expect dead on number, but approximately how many purple hots are there here in in
Don? You see many going back to the early wars. >> I would say it's in hundreds. >> Hundreds. >> Hundreds and an impressive list of bronze stars, silver stars. Uh we had a gentleman move into town. Unfortunately, he can't be here. Uh he just moved into
Hunter Hill >> and he has Navy Cross. uh Triple Hart, Bronstar, Silverstar. He was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam and he now made a retirement house here in Hunters Hill. And um we have a lot all and we
have one of Congressional Medal of Honor recipient. >> Okay. Frederick's we had >> Mr. Anderson. Is it Anderson? >> Frederick Frederick. >> Oh, I have part of his name. Sorry about that. Uh we have that down at the um
PlayStation in the foyer, >> right? >> But a lot of response from the community. There's a there's a movement to try to get that here in in town hall. So because as much as I think people like to come here to the town hall, not
so much the police station. >> No. >> Anyway, we'll get it up here to town hall. So that's we're trying to get that done also. You like to think that they come to the town hall for good reasons only, but uh I wouldn't think that the police station is a place that most people want to have to visit.
>> You have hundreds hundreds of Purple Heart recipients and descendants and yeah, >> you got quite a few. I know there's a lady in town that serves in the Gulf and has a Purple Heart >> and uh hopefully she will come. So >> yeah,
>> nice. If I if I may, um the little bit of history behind that Purple Heart being at, excuse me, the Medal of Honor being at the police station. Um when we uh were notified of it and we received it, it sat in the vault for about 14
months, >> right? >> And um >> I remember the ceremony we had. >> Yeah. and and the concern was that uh it needed to be protected 24/7 >> and we wanted to get it out of the vault for the public and the best place at
that time to place it with security was at the police station. Right. >> However, moving forward uh you know, as Mr. Hake said, we'd like to try to relocate it uh at the town hall uh where it can be viewed by anyone that that comes in. Certainly viewed by more
people. >> Sure. than than it currently is. But that was that's the history of why it's there and what we'd like to do in the future. >> Okay. I think we can accommodate that as well. >> Okay. And we also have working with us Don Hy who I know you all know that one
of my predecessors and Dave and we're all veterans working on this project >> along with the yman work that's being done by Nancy down in the veterans office to get all this stuff done. So we appreciate it. >> Okay. Well, thank you very much. We
appreciate your help. >> Um, this this next one is a review, discuss, and act request to appoint Robert Gear as an associate member of the economic development committee. >> Hi, how are you? >> Good. >> We've met before. >> We have. >> Okay. >> Yeah.
>> Thank you for having me. >> Sure. >> I I read your paperwork uh and I'm sure uh everyone else has, too. And uh thank you. uh first comes to mind for wanting to do this. >> Well, thank you. No, thank thank everybody here.
>> And when you came back to town, how long ago? >> 32 days ago. >> 32 days ago. >> And already jumping in. >> Yeah. Uh well, the thing of it is is that I've since become a Dyon. I I rooted my business here in Don while I was away. >> Yeah.
>> Knowing that I eventually was going to come home. >> Okay. Uh and so as a proud Don new business owner in my first year, I thought what better way than getting involved uh in the local economy. >> Sure. >> Because that was part of what I did where I came from was drive the
economics of the businesses I I ran or managed. >> Nice. Uh well, we're glad to have you aboard. I'm glad that you are interested in doing it. What makes you want to do it >> besides I know you want to get involved? >> Yeah. Um, part of it is is that I'd like to I would like to be a part of what
Dyon looks like in the future in terms of what our business structure looks like. Like I'd like to see a little bit more diversity. I like to see stuff for kids. Maybe like not a jimbery, you know, >> not necessarily a franchise business, but something that kids can go to in the summer that can be translated into
something during the winter. I like to see something more business come into town, like a pickle ball business they have in Dartmouth right now. um things like that that it can attract activity and then also residents. >> Right. So, you have some good ideas.
>> I'd like to think so. >> Good. Thank you. Uh Nicole, do you have anything like that? >> No, I always I don't This sounds I always love when people leave. That's not what I mean, but I always love when people leave and then come back because that that means so much. It means like obviously you you really love the
community to come back and thank you and >> the small town. >> Yeah. To volunteer. Thank you. >> Thank you. Thank you. Mark, you ready? >> That's a great way to put it. I love that as well. So, thank you for coming back so much. >> Okay. Can we please have a motion on the floor to accept?
>> I'll make a motion to accept to appoint Robert Gear. Did I say that right? Yep. >> Second. >> Motion has been made and seconded. Any more discussion? All those in favor? >> I. >> I. Thank you, sir. >> Thank you. Have a good one. >> Public hearing for the down.
>> Sure. Mr. Chair, the uh the voters who were here could ask the select board for an action to to accept our community. Um
just getting the proclamation now. So you have the vote on that. >> Oh, okay. >> Okay. Okay. Right. 12 is the date you want that up. So I want to make sure you guys got that done. So >> okay. >> Whereas the people of Dyon Mass have
greatly have great admiration and utmost gratitude for all the citizens citizens of our community have selfishly served in the armed forces armed forces that have been vital in maintaining the freedom and the way of life enjoyed by all citizens. And whereas the community
of our community of the citizens of our community have been killed in action while serving in the armed forces forces have been postponly awarded the purple heart for their ultimate sacrifice. And whereas the purple heart is the oldest American military decoration and was
created as the badge of military merit made of the purple cloth in the shape of an heart with the words merit sewn upon it on August on August 7th, 1782 in Newberg, New York by General George Washington and then reestablished as the Purple Heart on February 22nd, 1932 by
General Douglas MacArthur. And whereas the heritage it represents is sacred to those who know the price paid to wear the Purple Heart. And whereas the August 7th is nationally recognized as Purple Hot Day. Now therefore it proclaimed we the board of selectmen hereby proclaim
the town of Dyon Massachusetts a purple hot town honoring the service and sacrifice of those from our community who have who were awarded the Purple Heart while serving in our nation's wars. And also it be be it proclaimed that Dian Massachusetts will recognize
um this is where we want to insert the date >> on November November 12th. >> November 12th annually as Purple Heart day and urge our citizens and organizations to display the American flag as well as other public expressions of recognition of our Purple Heart
recipients. Um and we signed this today but it will be effective August 12th. I mean, uh, >> we'll get you a better >> one to sign. >> We have one. >> Okay. >> Do we just need a motion to approve that? >> I'll make a motion to accept the proclamation as read.
>> Motion has been seconded. Any discussion? All those in favor? >> I thank you. >> Uh, thanks guys. >> Um, Titan fee schedule. This is again a review, discuss, and act fee schedule for the transfer station. Nobody's here
from the board of health. Move the chair. Yeah. >> Yeah. Oh, we got to read it. >> Okay, I'm going to read it and then we'll open it up. >> Got it. Town of Don Board of Select public hearing notice. In accordance with MGL chapter 138, the town of Dyon
Select Board will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 5th uh 2025 at 6:15 p.m. at the Old Town Hall Auditorium, 11:11 Somerset Avenue, 02715 for the purpose of reviewing the town schedule of fees and charges. The board
of selectment are considering proclamating renewing what is it >> new fees or revisiting existing charges. Dyon border selectment uh signed by the dyon border select Peter Karen Nico Melo
and Mark Chico October 22nd 2025. >> I'd like to make a motion to open the hearing. >> Second motion has made to open it and seconded. All those in favor? >> I >> I through the chair if I may just explain departments and and the citizens of the
town of bank every year we're going to review the fees which are which are established here in town and to see if they work or if we have to raise them incrementally steady or we're charging too much you know we can change that um I think it's good to have on an annual
basis this is the public hearing. Um we received both uh from from the transportation uh beat a fee schedule from transfer station and amended piece from the board. Um today we have uh Mr. Ferry
here. Again this is a public hearing um and we can we can't hear from the public but ask any questions or comments as the public hearing. So, first up, um, we have
the highway the highway department. I see the memo and he lists questions and he puts three odd items which would have had an attachment of $30 upcharge of $5 to $35
springs and mattresses were previously $40, $50 mattress $20 $25 and other items both $2. in general our costs are are going up with these associated items. So So Mr. Perry did a review on
that and he's put forward the following fees. >> Okay. Um two questions. The cost of the items going up, will they cover the cost now of disposing of them? >> Last last year we were just just in the
black. >> Just in the black. >> Yes. Okay. What increased since then a little bit especially the mattresses is the transportation fees and same thing on the tunnings for the electronics. >> Okay. And when will this go into effect? >> January 1st.
>> January 1st. >> Why why wait if it if if the cost is going up for us now? I mean you're only two months away. I understand. >> Right. So I call it a business the business of our transfer station is a
little unique. So our customers are not there weekly. They're not there monthly. We need a little bit more time to get the word out. >> Okay. >> For the sticker shock. >> Yep. >> It shouldn't be much of a sticker shock but >> Yeah. >> So the word gets out there >> and and if you would if I may add if you
I believe you have a copy of the old and new ones slightly different. It's because we consolidated all the freons together, all the mattresses together. They were the same price anyways except for that the mattress for the crib. And
then um we didn't raise the metals. Everything else is reflected for mainly for the just the transportation fees. >> Okay. Nicole, do you have anything you want to add? >> No. >> No. If I if I may please
>> I'm sorry for for clarification when typically when you do an annual fee hearing and we have a date certain where the fees are going to go up. So this is it's part of the process that's why we do it. So it gives people some clamp up so they understand um you know there's going to be a change in fee and it's
generally you do it at the end of the year in July January 1 is is the start date. Well, you advertise that the prices are change can change without notice and and if we're losing money on a mattress now,
why not just change it now? >> Um, well, that's the it could that is up to the discretion of the board, but I'm just traditionally >> right. >> So, okay. >> I I appre I appreciate that and um I I have that language there to protect us
if we have something that astronomically changed. >> Okay. Okay. And we don't have to wait for this this type of hearing. And um in short, I would just instead of January 1, I would just take a browse. >> Okay. >> I appreciate that.
>> I would support, Mr. Chairman, if you want to do it immediately. Um if they were really substantial increases, I would say January 1st, but since that seemed kind of reasonable. Um, and in line with kind of the rest of what's
going on in the economy, I and I agree, you know, it would kind of help our cash flow now versus in a month or two from now. I would I would support that if that's something that you felt as well. >> Uh, not that I feel that strongly about
it. I feel like we we should um because you you made a statement that people don't come every week. At some point they're going to realize that they're going to know the price has gone up. Why do we have to give them notice that you
came this week, but the next time you come you're going to see for the first time that there's a price increase? Uh I I guess I I don't the town's in in a tough financial situation as it is and if this the biggest thing is the
mattresses. I guess if that is costing us more money now >> every time they come to pick up the load is $350, >> right? And what are we getting now for that load? I mean, what's >> But right now, the management we're charging 40,
>> right? And we're proposing it 50. >> Yeah. >> And that that will take care of that. >> Okay. >> The first year we're enjoying they called it a milk run. They didn't charge us for every time they picked up. Yep. >> They took partial loads with other towns. I haven't seen that for a long time. Okay,
>> Nicole, what do you think? >> I have a question. With public hearings, do we generally have to have them a certain amount of times before like there's some kind of hearing that we have like we have three times and we read >> Okay. All right. I just wanted to >> this this is a public hearing. So, we
advertise them in the paper. >> Okay. >> So, we had to do it at least seven days prior to um prior to the um the public hearing. So people have in in the so
>> um I understand what you and um Mark are saying in regards to we the money is needed um now I just know that even when we give ample time to residents um they still don't feel like they've gotten enough time and I'm just concerned that
if we make the change right now then then they definitely didn't get ample time. Um that's my only concern. Okay, fair enough. Um, I guess uh how much time do you need to know that there's a price increase?
You go into a a sandwich shop and they raise the price a dollar from yesterday. They don't advertise. >> Yeah, you're right. >> Um, we're going to raise our price. Okay. Uh whatever you guys wants to make the motion on it. >> Yeah.
>> It's my understanding that this is a public hearing. >> Yeah. >> Um I believe the public is supposed to be allowed to >> Sure. >> Respond. That's permissible by the chair. >> Yeah. Absolutely.
>> Thank you. >> Well, actually before that any more questions for Tom? >> No. >> Okay. I'm sorry, honey. >> No. No, no, no. For the record, Leonard Hull, 760 Main Street. Let us not forget we are a business. I
know we try to be nice to the taxpayers and the community, but we're in a business. And we're in a community that's cash strapped that is struggling and talking about layoffs.
The bottom line is the bottom line. I've heard reference, although not specific, that you're losing money at the transfer station. So, the question becomes,
when do you make up for the deficit and how do you make up for the deficit? But the longer you wait, that deficit is going to keep growing. I understand the need to inform the
public. Um, was this public meeting published according to So you see the response you have this evening and you know the response you
had when you had your budget hearings. Leadership is really important. >> I guess I don't understand your point. My my point is one, you need to do something
to correct that deficit and it should be done sooner than later. And I hear Mr. Pachico asking for sooner rather than January 1st and Mr. K, I heard you say the same thing. M
>> so I I would you know highly ask and recommend that maybe December for us might be a lot better and we look at the prices. Are those
prices going to allow you to overcome your deficit? >> Overcome the deficit of >> where you're at now. Not for the whole package of trash removal, but certainly for what we take in and have to pay to
have out taken out. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> Yes. >> So, um, sooner rather than later, I'd like to see happen. >> And what was your other point about posting it? >> Well, no.
>> You just ask about if it was within the seven days. >> We posted it according to public hearing. >> Public hearing policies. Yeah. So my my point in regards to that is if you did your due diligence then no one has a complaint and they can't say they didn't
know about it >> and we've articulated several times at the >> okay the B meeting that we're going to do an annual hearing it's >> right >> okay >> and this way here it doesn't come back on you either oh we didn't know well
it's no the public has a responsibility It's their town, >> right? >> Say it. Thank you. >> Okay. >> Uh, anybody else? >> Just again hearing you hear the hear
from the public. >> We're going to close it >> and ask questions. After you close, then you can make >> the motion where you want to do. Uh hearing nothing else from anyone then we have a motion to close the uh go
ahead we still have the other fee to discuss from the board of health if you want >> both at the same time there were individual >> all the fees at once >> okay >> all right
>> so as you see it's put forward an shortening. Uh they did an evaluation the health department fees and and what they did is they did comparison to their fees to the um surrounding town and it
appears that we were um you know we're charging slightly less than than our neighboring communities. Um fair increase $25 for application. The board discussed um the application for
marijuana sales to be increased to $600. $525 and generally health increase over all their fees. Um they put they give you a list of fees associated
with the count that they presented. So you could see what what they were and >> when did these go into effect? Um again um generally when you have a behav
January 1 it's just the traditional fees start but it's up to again the discussion of the of the select >> well there's no drift cost that we're losing money on this like we were with the cash. Uh,
for example, if we were spending $50 to get rid of a mattress and we're only taking in 45, then that's an issue. But if this is a fee for anyone starving uh, and we felt that we had to give more
notice. I don't think it's apples for apples with trash. Uh they had mentioned something about the 25% but well I see a lot of them doubling not not everything is going up just 25%. probably $25 on some of them.
>> So, no one is here from the board of health to present. >> Yes. >> Okay. And I thought they were going to be I just assume table it because I have questions that um what towns were being we were being
compared to and um why uh the reasoning behind the saying that it's going to be 25% when some of them are 50 or or even 100% increases. >> I agree.
Nicole, how do you feel? >> Yeah, I'm fine with that. >> Okay, because we took them all together. How do we do this? >> So, we need to do now is if there's no other public comment, you vote to close. >> Okay. >> Make a motion to close the hearing. >> Second. Motion has made a second. Any
discussion? All those in favor? >> I. Now you need to act on each of the uh act on each of the fees the fee schedule. >> So we need a fee uh a motion for the fee schedule for transfer station. >> I'll make that motion to accept the fee
schedule as presented um and put it into effective as immediately. >> Second. Motion has been made and seconded. Any more discussion? All those in favor? I >> I >> uh then uh >> make a motion to table the board of health um fee schedule.
>> Second. Motion has been made and seconded. Any more discussion? All those in favor? >> I. >> Paulicio, how are you, sir? >> Good. How are you? >> I'm doing excellent. Nice to see you again. You want to come up? >> Sure. >> That was quite the ceremony a month ago.
>> Yes. >> That was impressive. So, um, if you don't remember me, my name is Paul Patricio. >> I am a life scout in 245 Titan. Um, I'm here to update you guys on the Eagle project. Um,
last or in March when you guys approved me, I went out, got materials, worked on the documentation, and um, planned days for building. I had two days where um members of my troops came out and we
worked on building it. On the second day, we finished. Um so I sent in pictures. I don't know if you want to. >> Yeah, we have them. >> Yeah. >> Yeah. >> Um the the project is finished as you can
see. Um and like I said when I when I presented it, it's always um adjustable. can be moved if there's any, you know, changes. And um I'm just here to say thank you for um allowing me to do this and thank
Mr. Perry for um helping me and um I'm turning over the uh the officially turning over the project to you guys. >> Nice. >> So, thank you. >> Thank you. Um it's a it was a big undertaking, I'm sure. And how many people does it see?
You can probably fit four >> comfortably. Yeah. Um it looks so nice, too. I We have I have color pictures on my phone. I don't know if you guys do, too, but these were just black and white. Um >> but thank you for doing this. I have a
feeling it's going to get a lot of use. >> Yes. >> And it must have been a lot of work on your part. >> Yep. And um probably in the future, maybe from a year from now, I might go out and stain it or just to make sure, you know, I'll keep it >> I'll keep it up. and um maintain it. >> Yep. I'm assuming it's pressure treated.
>> Yep. >> And um you're supposed to wait a year anyway, right? To before you sustain it. Yeah. >> Cool. Nicole, do you have any questions or >> No, thank you for coming back out and giving us an update and thank you for the project. It looks great.
>> Thank you. >> I agree. Thank you for seeing the project through and um adding this to our community. >> Thank you. >> Thanks, Paul. Good job. Mr. Ferry, you're up, sir. >> Which one we at? Me and Pleasant.
>> Mhm. >> Yep. >> Pleasant Street intersection. But I brought some hard copies of the plan that I was supposed to create and you guys get what we're trying to do. >> If I may. Sure.
>> Thank you. Last time I was at this lesson meeting with this uh scenario, you gave me the the Royhead. >> Yeah. >> We move forward and we uh needed to investigate how to do it. Also, um myself and the town administrator, I met
with town attorney three times, >> I think. So, >> me too. you. Yes. >> Um so as you get some instructions or interpretation from them, we need to
create the plan prepared showing and relocation alteration of the relevant relevant public ways and the last two copies show that on the what I just handed you. the board of sleman vote to relocate and alter the
ways as shown on the plan and then we will file it with the board of sleman's vote to relocate the ways to with the town clerk um to understand what you're looking at on that plan. Um so that cover sheet with that I
staple there that's what I'm actually meeting with the planning board later tonight for that colored plan there that's what the end result may look like. Um there's quite a bit happening there. That's why I share it with you because it shows the importance moving forward and all the
>> it captures most of the safety concerns that I'm dealing with and you also with on a lot of things intersection not just the library. Um so if I may I'd like to at least read the east side parking part of what I'm sharing with the planning board tonight.
Sure. because that's relevant with touching the the island that's crossing this way. As we re relocate, reposition the intersection with the main street uh reconstruction.
The east side lot will be signed for library visiting parking and will be modified to consume the space that is currently town owned right ofway but main street Pleasant Street turning lane. The proposed rightway roadway reconfiguration will result in a total
of 29 parking spaces plus two handicap spaces or 31 total spaces. These visitor parking spaces have been designed to be 10 by 20 in size. The engineering consultant
recommends this east side entrance exit curb cut be 24 ft wide be aligned with the Somerset AB. They strong strongly recommend a curb cut that allows more spaces for the ADA parking spaces and also includes
additional sidewalk footprint and therefore the site distance between the library entrance and exit in the pedestrian crosswalk on Main Street which lines up with the eastern front staircase to the library. The alignment
also avoids an offset left turn offset left hand turn scenario where cars exist exiting the library lot left in count encounter cars on Somerset turning left thus creates a potential
conflict. The proposed curb cut will be safer for both pedestrians and vehicle traffic. One important matter um I'm not sure if I emphasized that last time I was here with you guys. Um we want to emphasize
is that the removal of the Main Street Pleasant Street turning lane >> and the squaring off the Main Street Pleasant Street intersection and the preservation Corpal John Derew memorial sign monument and trees. Um so the word preservation
should be stronger there and that's the goal for this project. Also with the approval of the family, we wish to increase the prominence of the Corpo John Dut monument. We propose to do this by repositioning the monument and sign into the expanded
green space and adding a curve curved sidewalk around the landscape bed housing the memorial. This will make the memorial more accessible for those who wish to visit. they would no longer need to walk across the street and stand on a
traffic island with no sidewalk and the town can consider a bench in the future. This is obviously predicated on the family's approval. U with that said that that's needs to be worked out. We probably need in the future, you know,
during the winter probably uh need to entertain how that's going to look both the board and the family. Um I I propose the sidewalk actually wraps around stays with Pleasant Street curb protect the island also both with the snow and ice
removal chemicals and whatnot. That way that the green space stays green and then we can always entertain a sidewalk meandering throughout maybe with a bench as an accessory rather than purpose there. And I think we'll have more
control for the ADA needs there. Uh, so the bottom par paragraph I think Peter is stronger on and that's what I need to deal with tonight. The Smith Memorial Hall is about 4500 square gross square feet of space and 4,000 net
square ft of space for public library space. Closet utility chases per fixtures and non-public spaces are the difference between the two numbers. The town's regulations require one parking space per 100 square feet of floor area
dedicated to public use plus one space per employee for libraries. Based upon these requirements, the public library requires 45 parking spaces. With the geome geometry of the existing lot and lot limitations of the
aseptic system and power poles, the town is requesting relief of five spaces in the overall count with a total of 40 spots between the west and east lots. So that you don't see the whole package. Well, you do see the whole package in the picture, but um for tonight's
purpose in the intersection because it's all tied in with that. I think I covered everything and I'm more than happy to answer any other questions at this point. And then the last two pages of the last two large pages that I hand you. Um the engineer first enemy on it
on the top. You can see the line on the corner actually goes behind the fire hydrant and that's moving uh before this master took the lion from the t uh the church at the time the previous church before
the glass church. Um that's going to move the marker a little bit. I recommended that the line be be more like where the fire hydrant is to protect the memorial for what it is at this time. So, we're not losing anything on the main street side. And then we'll
increase the green space as you can see on that color photo. So, I think what I just presented should answer the questions or the homework you guys gave me. And I I
with your blessings, we can move forward with this. Um, other than that, uh, it's going to complicate things. >> Yeah. So, you're going to eliminate the on the in the east parking lot the entrance slashexit to Pleasant Street.
>> Isn't there one there now? >> No, >> there's not one that you can >> No, just drive through. >> Guard prevent you from doing that. >> Okay. But it's paved. The guardrails over pavement, right? >> Yes. Guard over pavement. You got to drive really fast to do that.
>> Okay. I I can't wait for that road to be removed. >> Yeah, >> it's not fitting for that environment. >> No, it doesn't. >> It's probably going to spend the winter there. A portion of it near Main Street needs to be removed to do all this work ahead of time. And then, like I said,
over the winter, we can hash out permanent lines for the with the family, what that's going to look like. And if you want to actually have a vote for dedicating even though it's all town property, um I believe you can choose to have it all back on one lot like it was
originally town property and designate the corner for the memorial perpetuated. It's already is >> but we're going to ratif I propose we ratify it. >> Yeah. >> And work with the surviving family. >> It would only enhance it. >> Absolutely. >> And they're going to the planning board this evening, too. I
>> That's what I heard. plan in there, the ones that are available just just to to see where this was going because I didn't really have what you're looking at until this morning. >> Sure. >> Because it was still being tweaked. >> Okay. >> Mr. Paco, did I miss anything?
>> No, I think I think articulated everything. No way. Um just if it is the uh desire the board to approve the plan. Do you have a plan the actual
plan for them? What do we have that? >> Yeah. So I I have the two I gave you today. I have them also larger. So the one with the line going through that firement is what I'm proposing.
So you have two to pick from and all that does is in the future if more work needs to happen on the roadside you don't have to take land taking land from town anyways but for construction purposes I believe that's enough there it hits the fire hydrant
fire hydrant's right on the border >> okay >> that's the one I proposed so there's two scenarios here to work on I propose the one with a that curve right there pleasant meets Maine right through that hydro Yes. >> When were you thinking of starting this
assuming everything gets approved? >> The curb, the sidewalk, cuz the sidewalk across the library, it it's incorporated with some safety issues and ADA regulations that can start as early as this Friday for the demo closer to the the post office and throughout next
week. Okay. >> So, within three weeks, >> this this whole area should be done >> and upgraded. >> That's amazing. >> Yes. The only thing that will be missing in that area along with all the main street will be the actual finished paving. >> Okay. >> So, and then uh also whatever
landscaping that we uh decide with the family and yourselves. So, >> Nicole, do you have anything? >> No. >> Mark, do you have >> I have a couple questions. It says pave over a septic tank. Is that a normal thing to do for >> I'm sorry. It says
you're paving over a septic tank for this. Is that normal? >> Because I didn't know this. Did Well, I just wanted more information on it. >> Very good question. >> Okay. >> No, it's not normal. You have to have a tank that's rated for that. It's called H20. That's an unlimited weight on top
of it. And that tank has been installed. >> Okay. >> So, we did we're able to put some spots over that that portion of the septic. >> Is it a newer septic that we won't have to dig up anytime? >> It's been upgraded. The whole thing wasn't new, but part of the library project was upgrading that in particular
the tank. >> Okay. So, we probably shouldn't have to take it up for >> a little a little while before we pave over it. Okay. >> Long maintain it properly. Yes. >> And then um Pleasant Street at Main Street. I see there's a stop line there
before the crosswalk. Do would is that normal not to have a stop sign there as well at the intersection or >> There is one here. >> There is one. Okay. I just didn't see in the picture. So, there there is a stop sign at that intersection. And then I see like a lot of like grassy areas
around here. Is that is that going to be a lot of work for the highway department to have to maintain all that? Looks like a lot of maybe finish work for you with all the landscaping. >> Yes. >> Is that is there have you had I don't know. I
guess how do you feel about taking that on all that green space >> that that is not a huge add-on? >> Okay. Uh what I am worried about is the amount of walkways that has to be maintained. >> We have two ramps, two stairs and the walkway in front of this
building after we've taking care of the town with snow and ice. So there's a chance. >> Yes, >> I've already spoken with Mr. Taco on that. There's a chance along with town hall, we may have to have visit u remote employment until my guys can catch up, >> right?
>> We're working 30 hours straight. There's no way we can do that kind of work. That's definitely going to concern me. That's must grass. >> We could also perhaps work on opening delaying different offices depending on when you can get to them too. Maybe staggering when we open certain correct
>> like town hall, the library, whatever. >> I'm sure the day of the week is a factor when the storm ends, >> right? Okay, those are my questions. Thank you. >> I love that you're always thinking snow, Tom. >> We haven't had much snow.
>> No. Hopefully. I'd like to see some, but I bet you don't want to see it. >> Not for two months. >> Okay. >> Have a little bit. Not for two weeks. >> Right. >> We don't want a deficit spend.
>> No. >> Maybe in April. That's >> right. >> Are you ready for a motion? >> Yes, I am. >> I'll make a motion to accept the reconfiguration of Main Street and Pleasant Street as presented tonight. >> Second. Motion has been made and seconded. Any discussion? All those in
favor? >> I. >> Thank you, Tom. Thank you. Announcements. >> The special town meeting will take place on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at Dyon Rahovith Regional High School, Regional Road at 700 p.m. The Military Order of
the Purple Heart. The town of Dyon has been recognized as a Purple Heart community. You are cordially invited to attend the dedication ceremony on Wednesday, November 12th, 2025 at 6 PM at the Dyton Middle School. The Dyton's Lions Club food bank distribution will
be held next on Saturday, November 15th, 2025 located at Town Hall in the lower level. Ditan's lights on 2025 will take place Saturday, November 29th. Hot chocolate, cookies, popcorn, and hot
dogs. Events begin at 3:30. Be sure to bring a camera for photos with Santa. >> Uh, this is the first of two public inputs. Is there any? Not from you, Mr. Hull this evening? Nobody out there?
>> Okay. Uh, select reports. Are there any >> have anything? >> Just come down the town meeting tomorrow night. Uh Thursday, right? That's tomorrow. Wow. >> Yes. >> Yeah. This week's >> do that too, Peter.
>> Yeah. >> I'll see if I can. >> All right. Um it came up fast. Okay. Town ministers report, please. Um I'll make sure the only thing we have we had um an interview uh the individuals yesterday
for um for a building commissioner position and I I think um we had some successful success a successful candidate. We're going through the process and uh we hope to present uh that person to you at the next meeting on November 19th.
>> Great. It went well. the um we had six total applications. >> We had six total >> and we interviewed three which were uh two of the three were uh commissioners.
>> Okay. >> Which was nice. >> It was actually um well yeah four of the people well three of the people who had applied of of the six had had uh were certified building
officials. uh one person we invited in uh decided not to come but um yesterday it was a little confusing. Two of them were were certified uh building official working on that which is which was good because it was a
little concern as we went into it. We didn't know if uh anyone would reach out and uh and apply. There's a lot of communities looking for good. So, so I think we were fortunate and u and I
think it's we could have somebody in place within within two months of our last commission leave which I think is pretty good. >> Absolutely. >> Okay. Thank you for um setting on those >> interviews. Not an issue. Thank you. Um
new business. You discuss an act donation of decommissioned police cruiser. Pretty straightforward. It's going to the high school. Uh, so we just need a motion to accept that. >> I'll make a motion to accept the donation of the decommissioned for lease cruiser.
>> Second. Motion has been made and seconded. Any discussion? All those in favor? >> I. >> You oppose, Mark. >> Oh, I I'm sorry. >> No, it's okay. >> Thank you. Um, do you discuss an actton public library items for surplus?
Um, assuming these are all the old shelvings. >> Yes. >> And where they going downstairs? >> Where are they going? They're in the basement of the >> um where they I know we had them for a short time in the in the basement of um
uh town hall. Oh, I I think I the last time I saw them when we did the fiber optics there, they moved them to the old library. So, they're just sitting in the old library. >> Okay. >> Yep.
>> I'll make a motion to accept those um library items for surplus. >> Second. Motion has been made and seconded. Any discussion? All those in favor? I >> I appro. >> Okay. Thank you. Sure. >> This is for the warrants paid October
30th, 2025. 18A-26 for 132,4262. 18B-2630,143.16. 18 C-261,540.93. A warrant is paid by November 6, 2025. 19A 26-26
$130,37582 19B-262 $286,957 and 19 C-262952 >> I'll second that >> motion has made second discussion all those in favor I uh >> no minutes to approve this evening there
is but there's correspondence before >> Oh that's All right. Uh, letter from Annabelle Powell, director of the Dying Council on Aging, concerns for older adults in town with regards to the supplement supplemental nutritional assistance program.
Um, I'm assuming everybody has read it. I don't know if there's an answer that that we have something else that we can do as a town other than to encourage people to donate to the food bank. The um approximately how many people do they get at the food bank? Do you know?
>> Um I do not have that problem. I'm sure it's more than >> I'm sure it's more than we think and it's probably going to go up. >> Yeah. I was just asking Nicole before the meeting started uh what was happening with the federal and some
money has been allocated towards the SNAP program. >> That's what I've heard about half the amount that would normally be allocated for the month of November is going to be is going to be allocated. >> Okay. And is the state doing anything to make it up other than encouraging people to donate?
>> Yeah, not I haven't heard anything from the state at this time. I know they are um considering uh going into a rainy day fund to supplement to supplement that but we have not heard anything >> um that they would you know at this time.
>> Okay. >> I do want to add I did see Charlie's and Rahobit is taking donations and they have um all the donations at the front of the store. You can take them no questions asked. Um Kin folks and Totten they're doing $6 meals um all week for
anyone that needs it. Um, and anyone that has social media, if you look, there's I can't think of a single organization right now that isn't trying to do something. So, um, hopefully people reach out if they need it. >> It's a sad situation to begin with and,
um, >> it certainly makes it worse for the those who need it the most. >> Yeah, there's no good time of the year for this, but this is the probably one of the hardest time of the year to have struggles. So, um I hope that any resident that needs anything reaches out, especially the Council on Aging. Um
they're always helpful for any of our older >> um >> and there's no questions asked. It's >> no >> um >> I I think you have to prove diet residency, which is I think the only stipulation for the food bank. Correct. >> I don't I could have sworn that.
>> Yeah. And I could have sworn there were potentially people from other town or maybe they were coming from the food bank from the other town that took us. I'm not sure. I I sat in on one day. It was um and there was it was a lot of people. It was more people than I had imagined. >> Okay. >> Um
>> well, good luck. Uh thank you Annabelle for pointing this out. it. Um I know you have the finger on the pulse of what's needed out there and um they do have donation bins outside of uh of
the town hall lower level. Um okay. >> I'll make a motion for approval of the board of selectman regular meeting minutes of October 22nd, 2025. >> Actually, we don't have them, right? >> I will table those motions that I just said I would approve. Motion has made the table and seconded. Any discussion?
All those in favor? >> I >> uh public input. Second of Yes, sir. Um, we were just discussing the fee schedule and I was just thinking about it and there was a comment about leadership >> and um, I just wanted to say just just have
a think about it and maybe the individual didn't mean it that way but I feel the board of selectman putting in professionals into positions that are thinking about our fee structures and how it impacts our residents and the
board just having a simple conversation and debate on Um, I just want to emphasize the board always has respectful dialogue and we >> um are always we took an oath to fulfill our duties and we have the best interests of our residents. So I I see a
lot of leadership in the town and on the board of selectmen all three members and um I would encourage us to continue to have dialogue amongst each other and um all input is appreciated but I do feel
that um having a dialogue and thinking answers through and speaking up is always appropriate and I have seen it that the board's interests are always the best interest of the residents. Definitely. >> Thank you. >> Thank you.
>> Okay. Hearing no others, then we'll vote for a journal. >> I'll make a motion to adjurnn. >> Second. Motion made and seconded. Any discussion? All those in favor? I