The Bolton Board of Selectmen approved accounts payable totaling $104,996.64 for fiscal year 2025–26 after a brief discussion about specific line items. A selectman asked how a recreation-department grant to purchase three electric bikes would be managed; the board confirmed the bikes would be stored in a shed, and that an equipment-loan process with a contract or waiver is expected to be used.

Earlier in the finance portion of the agenda, staff reviewed percentage comparisons for FY23–FY26 at the same point in the fiscal year; members discussed how payroll timing and increased highway work can make percent-expense figures vary between years. The tax collector update reported collections ahead of the town's 98% budget benchmark (reported at about 99.86% for current receipts), though motor vehicle collections were still pending.

Later in the meeting, the board approved a budget transfer of $2,820.24 from town buildings operations. Both the accounts payable motion and the transfer motion recorded voice votes of six in favor with one member absent.

What happens next: routine processing of approved accounts payable and the budget transfer; staff will follow up on procedures for recreation equipment lending and any necessary waivers or contracts.