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Bylaw Review Committee
December 4, 2025 Minutes
Members present: Rob Bowen (Chair), Jen Duffy (Vice Chair), Caesar Nuzzolo (Clerk), 
Nancy Gray, Kathy Herrick
Call to Order
Mr. Bowen called the Bylaw Review Committee to order at 7:04PM.
Public Comment
Ana Lockwood, 91 Main Street, asked if the meetings could be recorded or broadcast.
Minutes
The Committee had no minutes to review.
Feedback from Request to Town Committees and Stakeholders
The Committee has not received any responses from Boards/Committees/Commissions
yet.
Preliminary Review of Bylaws
Mr. Nuzzolo raised the question of Finance Committee members serving on other 
boards , particularly boards that oversee specific departments and their budgets . Mr. 
Bowen requested examples of bylaws from other municipalities for the Committee to 
review  and Mr. Nuzzolo mentioned several municipalities have bylaws to this effect . Mr. 
Bowen and Ms. Duffy agreed that the issue was worth considering further. Mr. Bowen 
also questioned how the Conflict of Interest Law applies to such arrangements.
The Committee discussed Chapter 168, “Licensing, ” and agreed that the Select Board 
should review the chapter. The Committee specifically discussed § 168-2 and whether 
the Tax Collector currently furnishes the annual and periodic information to departments
and boards as required by the bylaw.
Mr. Nuzzolo raised the proposed noise ordinance and the reasons it had been 
proposed. Ms. Duffy stated that broad solutions to specific problems are not always 
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appropriate. Mr. Bowen agreed and noted that adopting a Town-wide bylaw in response 
to a limited issue could affect all residents, and that other avenues for relief, including 
civil remedies, may exist. The Committee was not inclined to take up the proposed noise
ordinance. Ms. Duffy questioned how a noise ordinance would be enforced during 
daytime hours, and Mr. Bowen noted that some ordinances use decibel limits while the 
proposal under discussion had used distance-based standards. The Committee noted 
that the Police Chief had discussed the usefulness of having an ordinance available 
while working with a resident experiencing a noise issue, but had not actively advocated
that such an ordinance was necessary. Mr. Nuzzolo shared feedback from residents 
concerned that a noise ordinance could affect otherwise well-intentioned activity. The 
Committee agreed to ask the Police Chief whether there are other bylaws that could 
address enforcement challenges beyond a noise ordinance.
The Committee discussed why vehicle regulations differ between Shirley Reservoir and 
Whalom Lake and whether the provisions should be combined. The Committee noted 
that the Shirley Reservoir definition of vehicles does not include snow vehicles and that 
the two sets of provisions differ with respect to fines, littering, and pollution. The 
Committee discussed combining and standardizing the provisions.
The Committee reviewed Chapter 184, “Pawnbrokers and Dealers in Metal, ” and 
questioned whether the requirement for daily reports to the Police Department remains 
appropriate and whether any pawnbrokers currently operate in Town. The Committee 
noted the law-enforcement purpose of the reports, including cross-checking items 
reported stolen against items brought to pawnbrokers.
The Committee reviewed Chapter 187, “Peddling and Soliciting, ” including the $300 fine
for each offense, and discussed obtaining a list of active peddler licenses.
The Committee discussed § 205-1, “Games restricted, ” and Chapter 228, “Vehicles, 
Recreational, ” and agreed to ask the Police Department whether the existing bylaws 
adequately address electric vehicles and e-bikes.
General Discussion of Progress, Timeline
The Committee decided to review the remainder of the Bylaws at the next meeting and 
identify individuals to speak with the Committee. The Police Chief was the only 
Department Head identified at this time. The Committee will also reach out to the Town 
Manager regarding other departments from which feedback may be useful.
Set Next Meeting(s) Date, Time, Place
The Committee will determine the next meeting date and location by email.
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Public Comment
Mr. Bowen asked if there were any public comments. There were none.
Adjourn
Ms. Duffy motioned to adjourn at 8:31PM. Mr. Nuzzolo seconded. The Committee voted 
unanimously to adjourn.