The Marion Select Board met in a lighting fast meeting on Tuesday, December 3. The meeting began with the approval of minutes from three meetings, October 7, October 16, and November 6. Minutes were approved by unanimous vote.
The next agenda item was approving liquor licenses. The board unanimously approved all outstanding requests, though the Board of Health will also need to comply with said approval.
For the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission, the board unanimously approved the town’s estimated seasonal population, at 5,490 people. This is up from around 5,100 last year as stated by a board member.
For next year’s meetings, the board unanimously approved the recommended meeting dates for 2025. No comments or adjustments were added with one board member saying, “we’re flexible.”
In water and sewage commitments, the board unanimously approved $10,000 for West Drive sewage connections, now up to around 12 houses per a board member. It was stated the area should see more sewer tie-ins as West Drive is a “sensitive area” near the sea. They also approved $4745.90 in final readings.
With that, the board convened with “Merry Christmas” and “Happy Holidays.”
Marion Select Board
By Sam Bishop