Uh, we're returning from executive session. Could I have a motion to return to open session? >> I make a motion. >> Is there a second? >> Second. >> Any discussion? All in favor? >> I. >> All right. If we could have a a stand for a moment of silence. Since our last meeting, uh, we lost some
of Don's own. Jeffrey Gallagghan, June Hopkins, Joe Jean Toraco, Joseph Torres, and from our Dayton Police Department, retired Sergeant James Lavine. >> Thank you.
>> All right. So, first is this uh 6:00 we have a public hearing for a class 2 motor vehicle license. Steven Remy Rey's Auto Sales doing business as Rey's Auto LLC 2387 Lup Street. So, I have a motion to open the public hearing
public hearing. >> Any uh is there a second? >> Second. >> Any discussion? All in favor? >> I motion carries to the board. Mong here on behalf of the uh applicant. >> Thanks, Matt. We're going to have a town
administrator uh set the stage first. >> Absolutely. Thank you. >> You're welcome. >> So uh so thank you. Mr. Remy submitted an application for a class for a class long license. Mr. Remy um had satisfied
several rules and conditions having a place of business having place of repair uh having a bond and a certificate uh a business certificate was presented on his application. during the course of his application um a a complaint was was
registered um to the to the Dyson to the Dyson Police Department and as a result there's an investigation was done and in your packet is a is a memo presented by deputy chief uh Ryan Richards. Uh
several issues had uh come up in association uh in association with with Mr. So part of uh part of the u uh part of the process uh is to u hear from the applicant uh but it's the determination
of the board uh to grant uh if it wishes to grant the class two uh license. Uh also president if there's any questions I know uh the attorney the attorney is here. We also have town council Matt uh Matt Cel justice.
>> So if it's okay with the board, I'd just like to read the correspondence that we did receive from our deputy chief of police. So it's uh titled town administrator Kaco from Deputy Chief Brian Richards uh on June 8, 2026.
And it's uh the subject is ongoing investigation Bristol County Auto Sales. And it says, "This is an update regarding the ongoing investigation into Steven Remy Steven in Bristol County Auto Sales located at 2387 Winrip
Street, Dy on April 21st, 2026. The Dying Police Department began investigating a fraudulent vehicle sale conducted by Steven Remy. The investigation revealed that Remy was utilizing a main dealer license to sell
vehicles from the Dyon location while processing sales through Maine. Evidence indicates this was done to avoid Massachusetts consumer protection requirements, including the state's London law. Further investigation determined that many vehicles sold were
low value and in some cases savage vehicles. Records indicate Remy did not possess the required recycling licenses in either Maine or Massachusetts. Additionally, his main dealer license prohibits vehicle sales outside the
state of Maine. This matter was referred to the main dealer licensing division which confirmed multiple licensing violations. Maine State Police Detective James Gordon subsequently opened a parallel investigation into Remy Auto
LLC. The Dayton Police Department has remained in direct communication with Detective Gordon through the investigation. A review of prior reports indicated um identified several additional victims with similar circumstances when victims
were seeking assistance from Mr. Remy. Victims reportedly encountered aggressive behavior, threats, and assertations that they had no legal recourse. Based on the evidence gathered to date, there is probable cause to believe Steven Remy has engaged in a
pattern of fraudulent vehicle sales. It's unclear at this time what involvement Steven Pck had in these activities. However, Mr. Pros is a property owner and former license holder associated with the business location. It should be noted that on May 14th,
2026, Detective James Gordon of the Maine State Police advised conducted an inspection of Remy Auto LLC's registered business address in Maine. The location appeared abandoned with no vehicles, business activity, or occupants present.
A for sale sign was observed on the property. Detective Gordon also reviewed previous inspections, including uh one conducted in March 2025, which produced similar findings. Detective
Gordon further advised that he has similar submitted a request to the main secretary of state seeking suspension or replication of Rey's dealer license. Steven Remy has been formally charged by this department. This investigation is
ongoing. Respectfully, Ryan Richards, Deputy Chief of Police. So, before I turn it over to my colleagues, is there anyone here that wishes to speak? >> No, there's nobody here to speak on this matter. >> Council, may council speak at this time
or are you >> Yes. Okay, good evening to the board attorney M Long um on behalf of the applicant Steve Remy. Um this is new news. Um I was unaware of these uh issues ongoing and I would suggest that
although we have already continued this matter given the fact that this is ongoing with the uh police department both here and in Maine, I would suggest that we continue this matter uh pending a closure of that investigation prior to
ruling on the application here in front of you uh in conjunction with uh Mr. Brock's license as mentioned you know this is not Mr. Brock um but also before we resend his license obviously the intention here was to resend the license
to Mr. Brock and issue a new license um if the board so chose to Mr. Remy. Um, but given the circumstances in front of you at this time, my suggestion and request would be that we continue this matter uh to a future date once we have
closed out the investigation formally uh by both police departments. >> Um, was this letter in the public agenda or was just this just included in the selectman's packet for us? >> No, it wasn't public agenda.
Is there any anyone else that wishes to speak on this? Anything from my colleagues? >> Do we know how many vehicles were sold here in mass? >> Okay. >> No, that was
>> this is past tense. He has been charged. Correct. >> He has been charged. Personally, I I I don't see any reason to continue it. I I I think this is pretty cut and dry in terms of my opinion on it. If what
I'm reading here uh carries the the weight that I really see it does, I don't I don't see how this request could go anywhere. our um our uh town council gave us an opinion
when we're making these um you know some things to consider when we're making this determination is are they a proper person to engage in the business uh the business will be his principal business and uh he has available a place
uh of business suitable for the purpose. So that first one, proper person to engage in business. Um, so when you're coming for a license to the board of selectment, you have to start off with clean hands and although I I know there's a process that has to taken
place. Um, but the investigation, we do have a lot of information from our police department that came to light and I do agree with you at this time. Um, I would not be in favor of supporting the license either. I've got uh just
speaking on from the perspective of my own family. I've got two sons 15 years old who are already, you know, up there looking at potential vehicles and things to buy. And the the idea of him walking them wandering into this place with what
I'm seeing in paragraph three about victims reportedly encountering aggressive behavior, threats, and things like that. I that's certainly not a business I want to see in type for sure any >> I agree. >> All right. Um is there a motion to close
the public hearing? >> I'll make that motion. >> All right. Is there a second? >> Uh any discussion? All in favor? >> I >> So we opened it up to the public. Um so we're we're going to vote on the license now. Is there any motions on the on the
floor for the license? I think we would need a motion to deny >> to deny. I'll make a motion that we deny the lists. >> Is there a second? Second. >> Any discussion? All in favor? >> I. Motion carries. So, the license for the class 2 motor vehicle has been
denied. >> I wanted to say something. >> Well, you had a chance and um when we did open it up and you didn't say anything and the next chance to speak is public input. So, we're going to move on. Uh 6:05, we have a public hearing
for um RW Bryant Consulting. Conditions for poll locations. >> Yes. >> All right. We have a motion. Is there a second? >> No, sir. >> Any discussion? All in favor? >> I I you doing
>> good? >> So, yeah, I'm here on the followup. We had originally come for the petition and we had to do a modification to a new uh subdivision that's going to be going in over the next couple of years or so off of Tmont Street. So, we've modified
that. I spoke with the developer earlier today, too, to make sure there was no resistance there. We updated all the um Butters list and made sure those letters got sent out. And, you know, we're just here to kind of see if that's all good and if everything's gone through for the full
edition. set those two polls on tree on street for town municipal network um approve the chair uh as um M's here on April 22nd again uh just as a
reminder to the board the pole setting is part of the um uh our viper uh our fiber installation so this is in conjunction with bringing invite her to uh the transfer station
and the u uh the animal shelter >> and future >> and future. >> Any questions from the board? >> No. >> Is there anyone here from the public for the uh two polls on Tmont Street?
Any motions on the floor? >> Make a motion to approve. >> Is there a second? >> Second. >> Any discussion? All in favor? >> I. Motion carries. All right. Thanks for coming in. We appreciate it. Guys, >> uh through to the chair, um as a reminder on the agenda in in association
with the class two motor vehicle license, there is um there is um a review discuss act to resend um a request to resend class two motor license from Mrs. Prock. So, some action needs to be taken on
that. Who is Mr. Punk? Are you Mr. Punk? >> Yeah. >> Would you like to keep the license? >> I'd like to keep the license. Yes. >> Okay. What's the feelings of the board? >> I don't think he's involved in the sale
of the current vehicles. So, I I have no issues with him keeping his license. >> Um I I agree with Peter. I actually did some asking around and I had two or three people speak very highly of Mr. PL. So, I certainly have no problem. I agree.
>> He's denied, but yeah, my license is still good. >> Well, we're going to make a motion to approve the uh not rescending the class 2 motor vehicle license. So, um >> All right, we have a motion. Is there a second? >> Second. >> Any discussion? All in favor?
>> I motion carries. So, we did not resend your license. All right, we're going to move on. Uh, next we have um review discuss act appointment of Kendra East today to the cable committee. >> Hi Kendra.
>> Hi. >> Thank you for being here. >> Thank you for having me. >> So your sister is on the >> Yes. All right. >> She is. Yeah. >> So has she talked it up rather? >> She has. Yeah. She talks very highly of it. >> Awesome. I saw in your letter of
interest that you have a lot of knowledge on computers and >> Yeah, I did a lot of >> that stuff in high school and stuff. Yeah. >> Fantastic. Glad that you've wanted to join us. Do you do you know are you the last position to be filled over there?
You guys know are they still looking for anybody? >> I think I am. >> Awesome. That's I know there's always a need. So >> yeah, >> it's nice to see younger folks coming to uh take those positions and help us out >> trying >> making government accessible at home for
everybody. Is there any any question? >> No, I think it's great that you want to get involved. And >> thank you. >> Thank you. >> I was reading that line about highly knowledgeable in computers. I've interviewed a lot of people for computer jobs and I started thinking about questions so I could talk some of them.
What just out of curiosity, what sorts of things have you done with? >> It was just a lot of like fixing problems and like Chromebooks and different apps and functions and program. >> So you feel real comfortable troubleshooting?
>> Oh yeah. >> Is there any motions on the floor? Uh, I make a motion to appoint Kendra today to the cable commission. Is >> there a second? >> A second. >> Any discussion? All in favor? >> I
>> I Congratulations. Thank you. >> All right. So next 6:15 our next scheduled appointment is recognition of Katherine Yel, designer of town of Don.
Hi. So this is kind of fun. So um we're here tonight to honor Katherine Gomes Yiel the designer of the Dyon Town flag. And I'm Pat Gails and I'm chairperson of the historical commission. So in 1993, the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts requested that each city in town provide a flag to to be displayed at the state house in Boston. Katherine stepped forward and created not only the Dyton flag that hangs behind the board of select the board of selectmen's table, that one
right there, but also a double-sided version for the state house. The town's original seal was created in 1863 and the seal we use today was designed by a committee consisting of HC Briggs,
AE Briggs and Dwight F. Lane. This seal was officially adopted by the town in 1912, though only in black and white. Catherine used this seal as the basis for the flag rendering in it in applique
and paint on a blue field as you can see behind you. Catherine passed away in 2007 but she was a true Donian. Born in North Don to Louise Garcia Gomes and Joseph S. Gomes. She was a graduate of
Dyon Rojo Regional High School, class of 1964, and went on to attend the Rhode Island School of Design. Katherine brought passion to everything she did, quilting, photography, her work with Mary Jay, and
her church. And she also served the town for many years, including being secretary to the planning board and a member of the historical commission. Today, the Titan flag she created hangs proudly behind you, but its designer
deserves to re be remembered. The historical commission is pleased to present the board of selection with this plaque to be placed beneath the flag in her honor. Catherine's family is here with us
tonight. Welcome. Thank you for being here. And thanks to Ronald O' Connor, we have photograph of the plaque for them to keep. And her son Josh is here. So Josh, you want to come up?
>> I knew Josh when he was much younger. >> He was much shorter, too. >> Thank you very much. >> You're welcome. Can you turn around? >> She was a special person. Do >> you want to take that picture in front of the flag? >> Oh, yeah. >> Sure, we can do that. We can have this
one, too. >> Oh, yeah. The picture. >> And if any other family members want to join us, please do select if you want to join us. >> Yes, absolutely. All right. Thank you. >> You're welcome.
>> Thank you. Thank you for being here. Thank you. >> So, do you want me to keep this until we can figure out who's going to hang it up or >> Well, Thomas, let's give it to him. He just loves to have see me with my
projects. >> Do you know around when that flag was created? >> Uh about 1993 cuz it was in 1993 they requested it. So in 1994 she actually went up to the state house um for the presentation up there. So it was done
between 93 and 94. >> It's amazing. I've seen the flag at the state house of course here. I can't imagine all the different um you know big milestones and meetings that that hung in place for um at both locations here at town hall and at the state house.
>> And it's very impressive when you go into the state house into the hall the flags all of the city and town hall flags there and Dyke's flag is there. It's so cold. It's really cool. >> We only have two flags in existence both by Catherine. That's
>> that's amazing that how how important they are and you know, and it's so unique. Um, so that's that's an amazing story. >> Want her to be forgotten because as you can see, there's nothing to indicate. So once a generation of people leaves that
knew Kathy and knew her passion for things and we'd say, "Oh, it it's just flag." But this makes it very special and she'll be remembered. >> Is is there anywhere that we can uh buy a Don flag? We were Nancy Gula was
trying to work on getting the vector file, >> right? She wanted one for >> vector. Yes. Um we have uh it's been um copied so that we can reproduce it.
>> Could you um send that to me? >> Um I have the person who can send it to you. Okay. I I don't have it. >> Okay. I'll give you my contact. Okay, >> that would be wonderful. >> And then we can um create another
>> thanks. >> Well, this was amazing work by your commission and I'm so happy to see the family here. Thank you guys for coming out and thank you for making this plaque so we can remember the great um gift that she gave to our town. >> You're welcome. So, thank you.
Okay, next we have uh Tom Ferry, our highway superintendent for two things. One is an update on the main street project in FY27 goals and priorities. Tom, >> evening. >> Evening.
>> The weather we're having now. >> Beautiful. >> So, where should I start? >> Uh, I think Main Street would be great. We'd love to know where you stand and you know what what's on the horizon for Main Street. >> Yes, as you know, we had some challenges
last year. Uh, we did we were able to accomplish a little more than halfway on the drainage. So, we have about a third left. Um, also later in July, we'll be entertaining grinding and permanently patching the
trenches to make it more the right ability to be addressed this year. So, that's where we stand with that. >> What does the drainage work in? >> So, it's utilizing some of the old structure and we're adding new structures
specifically where a gutter line would be for the future sidewalk. So once we put that gutter line in, you can't depend on country drainage or people's properties where where it's comfort currently. So we can address those uh storm water needs immediately. And it
includes also installing right at the river's edges. That river crosses main street three times. Um is it's called a water quality unit. So it's a little bit more than a catch basin. purifies the the storm water
before it enters this river. >> Okay, >> that's important. >> Yes. Any questions from my colleagues? >> You mentioned viability then what what's the time period you expect? >> So the funds that we have right now to
install the drainage uh from the opera money and as some of you may know those all those invoices have to be in by September 1st. So we should have most of that done um except for what we still are installing in the latter part of
August but everything else will be that includes the rideability you know fixing the rideability that we have now. >> Yes. >> So what happens after that? >> Um so the timing and for that second thing on the agenda is somewhat unique.
As you know our town is experiencing some very serious financial burdens. Um and also our town administrator is kicking off later I believe in September some capital expenses. >> Yeah, you already gave us a heads up and
I mean the initial part for the intakes of capital expenses uh that will have to be addressed through that process because it can't be a wish list >> unfortunately. Uh so I our department as you know has some serious vehicle and equipment needs those are very expensive
along with the capital projects um like I'm kind of sliding into that outlook for 27. So the Pleasant Street Bridge is one of them that's going to be kicking off that's been underway. So that's not really new but it's going to be fiscally underway this this fiscal uh maker
street bridge is still going also. Um I just got a report in on that and which will have to be shared with the capital expenses also. So there's a lot at play and I really need some help in broadcasting some of these concerns or questions that are there. Of course
anyone can call me anytime and ask me directly to >> do you have any money budgeted for paving for Main Street? >> Not not yet. We we are hoping to secure some grants on that
and to help to finish that project. It should be a very viable project to do that with. So we what we do have budgeted is um drainage with ARPA money and >> milling >> the milling paid for the permanent
patching will happen this year most of it. So that is budgeted. >> That is that's not that's not the overlay. The final road really would want to freeze and thaw one more winter. Whatever we're doing this year, as you can see, it's settled. You wouldn't want that to happen under the pavement.
>> Okay. >> That way they get some longevity out of >> And sidewalks, is it 100% done on Main Street? >> Uh that's about halfway done and that's suspended pending funding. >> Okay. So, we don't have any funding yet
for the rest of the sidewalks. What um so we need funding for sidewalks and for paving. Is there anything else that is not budgeted that we are action items that we need to complete Main Street?
>> Main Street specifically, >> just Main Street. >> So, sidewalks, the overlay have to re-enterain uh painting lines too. That's going to have to be along with the finished paving. You know, that's all suspended. Also,
>> one more question. Are there any planned closures for M Street this summer? >> Yes, actually a short section, but a easy detour will happen tomorrow. We'll notify the public as far in advance as we possibly can as we
progress. But right now, we're in between Milk Street and Buck Plane. That's an easy detour around so the whole road does not have to be closed. >> That's the only one that's currently planned. You expect others, but that's the only on the calendar. >> That'll be tomorrow and really by next week. Yes.
>> As far as funding, I know Ralph reached out to Congressman Ashen Clash about funding for Main Street. I wanted to wait till this meeting and I'm I'm also going to reach out to um our congressman and invite him down to our town and have him take a look at um the conditions. So
that was one ask. Did do we have an ask to our um state representative and senator as well for any ear marks? Um the short answer is yes, but the complete the answer is that they
were unable to secure any additional funding this this around for for main street. >> Okay. I mean they have some uh you know smaller dollars for for equipment >> but uh but um the the grant we're
working with uh Congressman Ash's office is $750,000. We did that well. You know, we're working with them. Hopefully that will go away. It would probably take about a year and a half completion
for that to go through. Um just uh as a sort of an aside, uh but similar and an update, we're working um uh the congressman put in for grant money for us for the bank and power plant, $350,000.
So, I'm working on that right now. um it's it's slated to go through uh through uh an a an EPA grant. So um we're in we're at the very beginning process of that. So So we're hope we're hoping that that 750 will move um as
quickly as the 350 did, but we're always looking at the the state state grants. >> Is there any state grants that you're aware of in the pipeline that might be helpful to us? Um not um
I'm gonna say at this time no they they come up they the um the uh street improvement grant should be coming up very soon. So we're going to take a look at that. >> Okay. >> Complete streets and shared roads. There's usually twice a year there's
different parts of that aspect and be definitely a shovel ready project. So it should be very attractive as should be coming out really full. >> Okay. Um so one thing I've asked in the past is just a communication plan on this which
you did last year. If you could do a similar similar communication plan this year just what is funded. So like what's actually definitely going to happen this year. Um and then rough timelines and we'll we'll share that on the website and social media. Um so residents know
what they can expect coming up. I know everything is weather dependent and labor dependent, but we did learn we have some things budgeted that should definitely take place this year. And then you do have some hard deadlines too for ARPA. So, we know there'll be some significant work around drainage. So,
I'm sure you're going to want to get uh leave every you don't want to leave any dollar on the table. If we can get the work done and invoice for it, I'm sure that's a priority. >> Correct. Yeah. And that's specific for that street and purpose. I'll call on folks once Tom is
completely done. Yeah, >> we have most of the materials on hand already for the drainage where grass is actually installing >> the drainage and minus the milling pave of the permanent patchment. >> Okay. >> Is there a ballpark figure of what it's
going to cost to complete? A ballpark figure of what we're going to have to what it's going to cost to complete once this opera funds run out. I mean, we're still looking at two three million Good question. So the 775
Ralph just mentioned as paving, >> right? >> Sidewalk is just a little over a million. >> Okay. >> So those two combined should be it should be combined as one project actually. >> A lot of the drainage that's being installed is being installed for a
curve. >> Right. >> Okay. Under two one point. Was it 1.75 >> 1.8? >> No, the sidewalk itself I think penning
was 1.3. So there yeah it was like 1.2. >> And just before we do take questions in Suck's office and administrator's office, there's a booklet like this. You guys have the master plan. Uh that's for the pavement management of the town. Uh
it's basically two section these four sections in there but it's basically breaking the town in half looking at roads in whole and then in sections of roads like um Elm Street for example is a rough section really bad but it's just
calls for um minor pervert preservative treatment. So it's it's already becoming antiquated is my point. uh we can use this the science is already there to take other projects on. You'll learn more about it.
Um it takes a little while to get acclimated with especially Ralph. I like you to I know you're already into this already a little bit. Um if you like watching paint dry, this is a good thing to read. >> Um but it's going to be very useful for later this summer while we're addressing
the capital needs because this is this is huge dollar-wise >> and forecasting the rest of the town's needs. This is going to be critical just just driving through your town, how you how your roads are, you know, how you
taking care of your town, right? So, >> so in addition to equipment, I would think that paving is could probably be classified as a capital need and maybe you should look at warrant articles for paving. >> Absolutely. >> Because we haven't had one. I don't
believe I haven't seen a warrant article for paving Main Street. I know we put a couple hundred thousand into a a dump truck, but we haven't really, you know, as far as the pavement management program, you know, um you know,
I know we you have money budgeted for some of the restorative and preservative parts of the roads, but actually paving roads, I I'm not sure I've seen that um budgeted. >> It's tough to do. There's there's a couple problems with that. Um the
biggest one is the materials they use now for paving is basically rated for 10 to 12 years >> versus Main Street that we're tackling now that payments over 40. >> You're not going to see that no more. >> Right. >> So um alternative
um the neighboring town you'll see they're shiming and shipping. They'll get a lot farther for their money and the right abilities there. They're preserving the roads, making them watertight, protecting the foundation. We have to get more creative on that. Do you think it would be useful to have
a a group of um of citizens or um folks that work for the town that can help us kind of look at um planning for like doing a deep dive into that pavement management schedule and um
looking at the assets that you have in the highway department and coming up with an action plan, you know, and that would be kind of all-encompassing funding. prioritizing. Um, we do have by by law the capital outlay
committee, but this could be more specific to our streets. I I think it's um I won't take credit. It's not an idea I came up with, but it's it's been brought to my attention, and I I don't think it'd be a bad idea to have um
a group of folks who kind of that's all that they think about is um our streets and the management thereof. What What are your thoughts on that? >> Well, my first off, while you were talking was we do have a very strong capital committee and finance committee.
There's a few committees that scam me. >> Yes, same here. Um I I do think if I maybe put the ball in the clock and have a subcommittee under them. >> It might be a place to channel that.
>> That's just nice suggestion on that. But you do have a strong committees are very strong though. >> Okay. Um so that's something you'd be interested in. Um >> Sure. >> Okay. >> And I don't believe this is not public knowledge. This is
>> No, it is public knowledge. Yeah, it's public information. Public dollars pay for it. >> Do you think it's possible that we could do a um like a memo by the end of the week um on the
just on Main Street, what is what is funded and and an appro approximate timeline that we could share with the public? >> Yes. >> Okay. timeline for this year or for completion >> um
>> or both? >> Well, we know the completion is very estimated, but yeah, I think >> correct >> both. I think residents want to know what's what's going to happen this summer and fall and uh what what the outlook is even um you know what we're
exploring for alternative funding and we have some really smart folks in town. Maybe they'll uh come on down and give us some ideas. >> I I do get feedback. Some of it's aggressive at the beginning and then when they understand what's really going on, they're very appreciative what we're doing.
>> Absolutely. You guys do more with less all the time. So >> now we got to hang a plaque, >> right? Um so for FY27 goals, you mentioned the Pleasant Street Bridge and the Maple Street Bridge. Is there anything um else
that is on the horizon for you for this year? >> Uh we have to address it's too early because I'm need that um operation come in that's doing that mill and pay for the permit patch. look at some other areas that we had problems over last
winter for the type of winter we have >> that needs to get uh repairs ASAP so we don't have vehicles damaged again quite a few vehicles get damaged just driving on that roads >> okay >> so we got to avoid that so I don't have
a dollar value or project label yet >> that's forthcoming don't leave that work into the capital outlay because that's more of a repair capital expense is various locations. I think it's nine.
>> Is uh the dump truck ordered? >> It's in the process. Yes. They already had an engine standing by for us before the new emissions came out. >> Is there a timeline you think? >> Unfortunately, the our rep is battling cancer. So, it's every other week.
>> Okay. >> Because of the roller coaster he's going through right now. >> I understand. >> Any questions from my colleagues? >> No. >> No. Lenny, you had a question. >> Actually, I have three. >> Okay. Do you want to come up just so folks at home can hear you?
>> Leonard Hog, 760 Main Street. My first question is, it's my understanding that each year town of Dyon receives a chapter 90 allocation for roads from the state.
How much fiscal year 27 has been allocated for Main Street project? >> I think um she can get a well thoughtout answer. I think we should take them under
adisement and report back because I I'd like to see um us talk about this again pretty soon. So, >> thank you. You have more >> second question. If the roads I love what you just said about using social media to get the word
out. Not everyone sees the signs before they see the sign right before they come to the detour. Could you put in the social media announcements uh road closings when the road is actually going to be closed? You know
the dates? >> Yes. Main Street with a repeat main street north of Elm Street or south. >> Is that Do you think that's possible >> with it's with all reason? Yes. With all
within reason. Yes. Weather may play a role and move a date that was established and andor we might get hung up like today's very bad day. My guys just wrapping up now and have a long day.
>> Thank you. And the third question, there's a resident in Don who was very successful in writing grants for school street and the door ran near the library
for sidewalks, ADA compliant sidewalks. And I was wondering if the board would consider town administrator consider reaching out to him again, see if he could help finish those sidewalks sidewalks on
needs. Um I as one member and I believe one of my colleagues has talked to our town administrator about um a grant position and it's not tailored to any specific person. It's just um we're in we are in
preliminary talks about that being a possibility. Um but my the board has not had an opportunity to discuss it um on an agenda, but when it when it's ready, we will put that on an agenda to discuss and find out what um what the board thinks. Um but I think that is a good
idea to have someone that um some sort of position that could write grants. um you know we have the right person but it you know my thoughts are it has to be open to everyone to apply and um even though we know someone in town is
qualified there might be folks who are even more qualified so I'd want to see I'd want to get the very best person for the job >> thank you >> thank you any other questions for Tom we happen to have one of those digital
signs that I see on occasion where you put at the end of the road that expected closing will be something we can do or have. >> Yes. Yeah, we have two of them. They're up now on Main Street. That was just one that we're starting in expect closures
at this time. >> There's no full closure right now. We have that simple detour. So, I don't see need to soon those signs went up though. less than now the bus company called me. So we're already on the same page.
Very good. >> Um Ralph at our next meeting could we have an update on the chapter 90 question and um you and Tom work together on maybe an advice like a subcommittee who should
fall under the makeup perhaps and and if you recommend it if you and Tom recommend it. um and um a communication plan. >> Thank you, Tom. >> So, uh along with the the question about
the drink writer, uh you weren't specifying just Main Street building. >> Well, you because of the timeliness of the project and complaints that >> a lot of times, yes, it'd be nice if it wasn't specific for that because actually
A lot of the grants, especially ADA grants, are more attractive when you're targeting the whole town or multiple concerns for ADA. That's how we got those grants. In the past, we hit North Don, Center Street, and South Don all at once. That's the only way we got the
grant by hitting large area. If you focus on just Main Street with that intent, you might not be of interest. >> Absolutely. I'm sure the grant writer is aware of that and we just need to be ready for that being open to other projects also.
>> Right. Absolutely. Awesome. Thank you. We appreciate it. >> Thank you. >> Okay. Thank you. >> Have a great night. >> All right. Uh announcements. Dyon Historical Society is having their
9inth annual Dyon Strawberry Festival on Saturday, June 13, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The event will take place at the Lions Pavilion, 1111 Somerset Avenue. There will be craft vendors, live music, children's activities, and
of course, Strawberry Shortcake. The Dton's the Dyton Lions Club Food Bank will be held next uh on Saturday, June 20th, 2026 located at the town hall, 979 Somerset Avenue, lower level.
The Dyon Historical Society presents their historic home and garden tour on Saturday, June 27th, 2026 from noon to 5:00 pm with a rain date on Sunday, June 28th. Ticket price is $25 and can be
purchased at no I'm afraid I don't know how to pronounce that correctly. >> Thank you. >> on William Street or by calling Chris at 77487230008 town of Dyon board and committee vacancies. Cemetery Commission one, Commission on
Disability Two, Dyon Economic Development Committee one, Historical Commission two, and Trails Committee one. >> Thank you. I have one late announcement
to add. Tomorrow, um, Thursday, the, um, Massachusetts School Building Committee will be having an open house from 4:30 to 6 at the D Elementary School, um, showcasing, um, a lot of the different issues that are um, surrounding our
elementary school. And I encourage everyone to go out, get a tour of the school and kind of look at some of the the problem areas because um we will be requesting of the taxpayers a vote to um have an ad rena or or a new school or some sort of
renovation for our elementary school. So um pictures are great, but seeing it in person can make a huge difference. So, I know the school committee and the Massachusetts school building um committee have put a
lot of work into tomorrow night. So, if you can make it, that would be great. Uh public input. All righty. 519 Tree Street. Sorry I didn't get up and say something when Katherine Yell's family was here
>> because probably not many of you know that she was the founder of the the force behind the lights on ceremony that we've had since 1992. I believe she started it with the Girl Scouts lighting the tree the big tree that we used to be
over there. And then uh in I think 1994 I joined forces with her when I came to the town sessions and uh we held the first Christmas celebration in in the town hall and then from there we decided to
expand it. We felt see five other people joined forces. Fay Perry and Dr. Manard was on it and the theas and Carol and Bobby Boragard and John and I and we we built most of the
houses that you see in the display, the Christmas display. She was the force behind designing. We just did the painting and the assembling, but she was the force behind that. So I just want everybody to know that not only everything that they said
about her, but she was the driving force for many years in that lights on ceremony. So we have her to thank that it's we're so happy that it's continued all these years. >> An amazing story. Thank you for sharing. >> Lenny, you were next. >> Thank you.
>> No problem. Something happened last evening that I'm not quite so sure that members of the board of selectman are aware and it was posted late this afternoon in social media
and I would hope the board of selectman would look into the matter and if what is published is in fact true that the board consider recognizing patrol Roman Lopes and firefighter Ruben
Jacob, especially Ruben Jacob for his heroic actions last evening. Uh during set the 4 midnight shift, patrolman Lopes pulled over a
motor vehicle operator uh advised him that he was driving without any driving without a license and driving uh with a vehicle registration had expired.
After several attempts to gain compliance to exit the vehicle, patrolman ropes was forced to remove the operator from the vehicle, at which time the operator actively resisted and a struggle in the roadway ensued.
While waiting additional officers to arrive on the scene, off duty, Dyon Fire Department, firefighter paramedic Uben Jacob, who was passing by without hesitation, stopped and immediately assisted
patrolman Lopes in safely securing the operator, placing him in handcuffs and placing him under arrest. In a time when the police and fire and the town of Dayton are under a lot of
stress because of budget cuts and potential more budget cuts, I would ask that you recognize these men for their heroic actions last evening. Thank you. Absolutely. Thank you.
>> Anyone else here for public? select reports. >> Uh I will give one quick uh short thing, more of a confession. I had fully intended to be at the Titan Hobbit High School graduation. Unfortunately uh late
that afternoon uh things came up. I was unable to be there. Weighed heavy on me. I really didn't want to be there. And uh I just want to say uh once again congratulations to the high school vet. >> Absolutely. >> All right. Town administrator report.
>> Yeah. A few things I think since uh since Tom brought it up at the at the last Thursday's department heads meeting. Now that you know now that the meeting is behind us um as as always going to that meeting loudly. um
committee. So at that, you know, at that meeting said, we're going to we're going to revitalize the capital outlay uh committee plan. So I put it out to the uh department heads. I sent them some preliminary stuff. We got it going and Brenda and Tracy are here at the capital
outlet. They'll be reaching I'll be reaching out uh to you once, you know, once we gather the information from the uh from the department discussion on that. So, we're following up on that and that's that's going to be
our summer project and you know as we as we go forward we'll be making presentations to the to those men on on how we how we plan to deal with with some of those issues. Um and I just want to give an update on on um uh town
meeting. Um you know this last was almost a week and a half first at that high school approximately 126 attendance they attended a little after 9:00 um all the articles passed with the
exception of article 19 and 20 those were article 19 was the conservation subdivision and article 20 was the um the morator So, so those were those were tabled and they'll probably be coming back. Uh,
article uh 27 the citizens is no action no action was taken on that. Um, two articles which are important to me and I think the town general are association with the Pleasant Street Pleasant Street Bridge. um article
article 18. Uh it authorized the town uh for the eminent domain and and taking those two, you know, uh temporary easements on on some of the property uh around the bridge. So that was gave us a select authority to do so and funding to
do it. And again, it's not a big number, $7,000. So uh so we'll be um again we'll be reaching out to the homeowners and that see we already have one one of the property owners is willing to donate uh to donate it and then article 21 is the
acceptance of of money code as you know is parallel parallel to uh the Pleasant Street bridge and um some improvements are going to be made to that street as a result of the bridge. reconstruction. Um
so, um in order to do that, it has to be a town a town a town street. Uh just again, um we're moving we're moving forward on um the right way. Uh we're
moving forward. We're working uh with uh Gary Dunmer's office on the article 97 for Tent Park, that land swap. uh and end of August, beginning of September, the uh our consultant should be putting
out the uh request for proposals for for that for that project. I just want to give you that. That's all I have. >> Thank you. >> So, we have no old business. Next, we have review discuss act from Glen Cavage
for the selectman stipen. Do you want to talk about that, Glenn? >> Um, yeah. I don't really want to say too much about it. I I just to to clarify, when I was uh running for this position, the selectman, I made the statement that
I uh didn't want to accept the stipend uh simply because uh really my my whole motivation for running uh and for serving is to try to save the residents of the town, taxpayers uh money. and it uh just
seemed kind of backwards to that to that motivation to be accepting money. So, I'd like to see that just kept within the general fund or to use uh just just as a sign of my commitment to the to the board and to serving the town and uh and
my desire to help the residents. It's a tiny gesture and uh already said way too much about it. >> I think it's very commendable of you. Any comments, Peter? No. That's what we like to do. That's fine. I understand you ran
on that position and it's an honor to work with you to have you keep that up. Sure. >> So, I'll make a motion to accept Glen Cabbage's uh psych. >> All right. We have a motion. Is there a second? >> Second. >> All right. Any discussion? All in favor?
>> I. Motion carries. So next we have ratification of theou for the dyon town clerical library and council and agent. So this is something that we have uh discussed in executive session. It's gone through the unions and t administrator has
looked at it very closely. Is there any comments or motions on this? >> I had some questions today that Ralph was able to answer. So myself. >> All right. >> Okay. I make a motion for theou for the dining clerical library and council on
agent B ratified. >> Is there a second? >> Second. >> Any discussion? All in favor? >> I. >> I. Motion carries. Next we have review discuss act DPW award for July 1st 26 through June 30th 2027 from the
Southeastern Regional Services Group. This is something that comes up every year. >> Comes up every year. We are we are a member of Cerstheast region service. They're they're a cooperative uh there's a purchasing
cooperative which we use um as you go in there's materials which um which are used by our by our highway department instead of going out to bid. the state allows us to be part of this part of this um cooperative and we need salt we
need anything like that it's realistic and Tom would use that so it saves a lot of time time effort and energy >> any discussion on that I make a motion to award the SRS group
the um I see. >> Is there a second? >> Second. >> Any discussion? All in favor? >> I. >> I. Motion carries. Um so now we have the general bylaws waiver of denial. 620 Spring Street.
>> Yeah. Uh this uh this is for the board uh because uh 620 620 street the new building has um has a has a more actually one of the associates is here is here right now Mr. Mr. ground. So, as
you know, um that that property owes a significant a significant amount in back tax. As a result, the um uh the general general bylaw 17
>> 18, thank you. Uh it permits may not be issued because of outstanding tax. It does have an exception in it which if you um if the property owner is is engaged in a um in a plan uh to pay
those taxes back the the selectment may wage that and allow the individual to get uh to get to get the necessary credits. As you know, um um Paul Rams was before this board explaining uh you
know, explaining that um he has uh he he is um laid out a plan to the um to the um to the new homes which they have signed off on and agreed that it begins
July 10th. So um you know they're they're you know they're making a good a good faith effort. um they there are some safety issues associated with the building uh that um you know that they're they want to get on it. They
want to get on it right away. So if you have any questions for me, I'd be happy to answer them. And as I said, Mr. Came is is here as well. >> Any discussion on from the board? No, I think it's great and knowing that Paul
was here last week and explained everything to us at or last meeting. Um I have no issues with it. >> I I think it's fantastic. Um my understanding is there's no plan for uh setting up any residences. It's all going to be
>> No, no, no. It's the main structure of the building is going to stay what it is. However, you know, it's falling onto Spring Street. We need to uh do something immediately before the problem. Somebody could get killed over
there with that concrete and bricks that fall off. So, we're prepared to get in there. We >> We took over that building. >> If I make one second um for he has to come up to the podium. Thank you.
took over that building June 1st, Monday. And since then, we got in compliance with the fire department, the fire alarm system. Tomorrow, we should have the sprinkle alarm system all done. So, we're doing
the emergency items first. Along Spring Street, the facade of the building is deplorable. Windows are falling out, concrete breaking up. >> So, we want to get in there immediately
and uh start repairing it. We if if we wait till July 10th, God knows what could happen, you know, and so it makes much much better sense to get in there and get it done. We're not expanding the building. We're just
preparing what is there, you know, and and then, you know, we're going to um paint the whole facade that along Spring Street, all the windows to be replaced, you know, and uh I'm going to seek some
help from the town cuz I want to get that renovate that clock tower, right? And we're going to need town uh push on that to get the grants, right? it was going to there's so much there roofs there so
that building they let that go so bad and you know nobody cared you know what I mean >> I I think it's great that you're uh rescue it and put it to use it's fantastic all the way around >> and and you you know
we uh we financed it because kind of a large mortgage on there 2.9 million but we're looking for 3 million more to renovate So, at that time, we're going to refinance. Then, we're going to pay everybody
everything off. The taxes are we paid. We're only good at putting a band-aid on it for a couple of months. You know what I mean? But it's going to be Yeah, we're trying to make it nice. Yeah. We're trying to do something with it. It's a shame that it went so bad, but nobody cared.
You know, the president that I bought it from, I don't know if he's ever been there. I don't I don't know the guy, you know what I mean? Um, we're trying. It's a big It's a big encounter. We We're on the corner
of, you know, along the Three Mile River. That corner of the property, we have interest with a walk-in clinic, medical clinic, right, which that we're probably going to lean to try to get that
approved for the in that area. And along the three mile river, if we can make any sense with the tree huggers in town, we want to open that up to a public so the public can have access to the river for what do they do? Kaying, canoeing,
fishing, right up to the waterfall. There's a waterfall back there that retains the water from Maro Pond, right? So, we got a lot that we we need to do, but it'll come in time. We, you know, we I have an architect
coming down Tuesday that I use from Boston and he's going to put a lot of this on paper so I can run by by the time so they get an idea what we're doing. >> I get the sense this is not your first uh >> Yeah.
>> No, I'm I'm a little cowboy. I've been around this before. I I rehab old buildings and >> I live in Swans. So, this worked out because it's close to me, you know, 15 minutes I'm home and it was sitting
there and uh I said, you know, I'm 79. I just wanted one more one more project. >> That's awesome. I love that, >> right? >> And it has to be a good look, you know? >> You're not sitting home building birdous
challenge. You know what I mean? >> Yes. It's great. But I I think we I think we're going we're going to need some sacrifices, you know, from town and all that. But I think we're going to have a good relationship. I've never I've worked in
a lot of towns. There's only one other town, Anhurst, and I did an office building there. They were very, very good. But this town beats them as far cooperation. Every board, everybody I talked to, you know, look, you had a nice saw. We're going to make it better.
Yeah, >> next week the we asked all about the parking lot was all broken up. We did it yesterday, right? They're coming they're coming in. They're putting park benches along Spring Street and and just for the the I I notice a lot of people walk down
Spring Street, a lot of people. So, we're we're trying to put tables and chairs so people can enjoy themselves. That that's an open area. We're not developing that. I just want to stay that way, you know. And I took the liberty Tuesday, last week, I mow the lawn for you guys. You guys get that
piece of property on the end some kind of a publication, right? So, we mow the lawn, trimmed it off, make a little bit. >> Love it. >> That uh that property has been a concern, I think, of the town for a while, and it's nice to get it back on the tax rolls, and thank you for
investing in in our town. That's awesome. That's very exciting to have some growth here, some business um and to have that kind of slighted property get back to how it should be. It's >> that's right. Yeah. I'm res you know but
but that portion that you see there no residential that's our plan is >> we are going to you know the was at the western end of the property right we're
we got a vacant lot areas >> yeah right we have a uh a manufacturer that does uh trusses and floor trusses components Right. They're looking to come in there, right? We have a another one that does
pre-cast concrete, huge building. They want they're looking to come there. We have tenants that want to come, but I'm looking for more tenants, you know, but all this is going to be on in new buildings on that property at the end, right? Uh
>> we pro we're probably going to bring in 120 employees. >> And we're ready now. We're We're ready to go. >> I love it. >> You know, >> I hope you come back and give us some updates. I hope we >> I'll keep let us know.
>> I work for Ralph. Ralph has been very proud of me. >> That's great. >> Very careful. In fact, I think I think he might be underpaid. >> So, we'll take that public input any day. >> No, but uh it'll be good. you'll be well
informed and anytime anybody wants to go there and see what we're doing, get hands on, you'll be happy. We're going to do a co energy, you know, which is gas turbine and heat and we're going to get rid of those uh burn those boilers
that are there that are, you know, 50und years old. >> Yeah. >> You know, everything we're doing is is trying to reduce the cost of stuff and and and the pollution, you know. Yeah. No, but I got I got a lot of things that we're doing.
>> It's not a one-year project. Probably a two, three year project, but we'll get that. >> Sounds ambitious. I love it. >> We got to find a journal or magazine or something to get this guy on the cover of. >> I agree. >> Sounds like a case study. >> Oh, that's a hell of a project. Fantastic.
>> Thank you. Thank you very much. >> Now, they come with the other places for sale around the corner. What's that? The one What? Odd or something? What's the name of that? >> I don't know. >> You know, Ralph, >> no. Where the
>> And you're going down. Go down here. Take a left. Whatever street that is. That's Spring Street up here. >> And down in the village. >> Yeah. Yeah. Right next to across from the Big Coast Bank. >> Oh, yeah. So, so somebody approached me
yesterday told me that that whole complex is for sale, you know, and uh if it is, we're biased. >> Thank you very much. >> Thank you. This is >> my pleasure. >> You made our meeting. I think
>> Ralph on that note. Is there any motions? I I would like to make a motion that the board invoke its authority under the town bylaws article 18 paragraph D to wave the tax status sign off requirement for town permits through 8:30 2026 for
the property at 620 Spring Street. >> I second that. >> We have a motion and a second. Any discussion? All in favor? I >> I motion carries. Thank you, Mr. We appreciate it. Thanks again for choosing Dian and investing in us.
>> Um, approval of the warrants. >> Um, I don't have the warrants for the 11th. >> On the agenda. >> Oh, I'm sorry. >> Okay. Uh, this award is dated June 11th, 2026 or 50- A 50A-26
for $140,646.89 and award article 50 uh B-26 $140,371.91. >> We have a motion. Is there a second? >> Any discussion? All in favor? >> I uh I motion carries. We have no correspondence minutes.
Any motions for the minutes? >> Motion to approve the minutes of the regular meeting on April 22nd, 2026. >> Is there a second? >> Second. >> All in favor? >> I motion carries. Any other public input today?
>> Anyone online? >> Any motions to adjurnn? >> Motion to adjurnn. >> Second. Is there a second? Any discussion? All in favor? I. Motion carries. Good night, Don.