Highlights from the Hamilton Select Board Meeting: Police Chief Appointment and Signage Policy Discussion

On March 31, 2025, the Select Board convened for a meeting to address a few critical issues, including the appointment of Hamilton’s new Police Chief and a conversation about signage regulations on public property. Here’s an objective overview of what took place.

• Hamilton's New Police Chief Determination:
  • Lieutenant Edward Guy was endorsed by the current acting town manager to be appointed as the new Hamilton Police Chief.
  • Guy has over 30 years of experience, including past service in both Mthuan and Andover, Massachusetts.
  • The selection was the result of a rigorous and multi-phased hiring process.
  • The Select Board unanimously voted in favor after Guy shared his values around police community engagement and priority in educational over punitive measures.
• Signage on Public Property:
  • There was a notable discussion surrounding the possibility of introducing a consistent policy for political signage on town property.
  • A local candidate requested permission to place temporary political signs on public grounds.
  • Legal counsel advised against formulating a policy that would enable only select non-commercial (political) signage, citing constitutional challenges and potential liabilities.
  • No policy change was made at this meeting, and the Board acknowledged the need for further discussions to achieve consistent and fair governance regarding signage on public property.

The meeting also briefly touched on routine administrative matters, including town warrant motion assignments.

This is an AI summary generated from this YouTube video. There may be inaccuracies.