The Duxbury Fiscal Advisory Committee opened its October meeting with a reorganization of leadership and a briefing on audit delays. Vincent Walsh noted that a complex series of corporate acquisitions hampered the audit timeline, stating, the same engagement team but they just started putting everything in a format for... I forget the name of the company that bought [them]. Following the report, the committee moved to leadership elections. Motion Made by Vincent Walsh to nominate Alexander Chin to continue as Chair for one more year. Motion Passed 6-0. Regarding his continued leadership, Alexander Chin remarked, That's the pleasure of the committee. I would. Motion Made by Alexander Chin to nominate Frank M. Holden as Vice Chair. Motion Passed 6-0. Frank M. Holden then discussed the committee's vacancy, noting the Town Moderator is looking for a recommendation from us regarding two applicants in the Talent Bank.

The committee discussed the upcoming process for filling its open seat, opting to hold formal interviews. After several members declined the secretary role, Andrew Marshall stepped forward, joking about the use of AI note-taking tools. Motion Made by Vincent Walsh to nominate Andrew Marshall as Secretary. Motion Passed 6-0. Marshall accepted the role, saying, Actually, I just thought of that. I'll be secretary. Candace Martin, who previously held the position, offered perspective on the workload, noting, I did it for years and I know what a burden it is. So I completely understand. It is a commitment. The group agreed to schedule interviews for the new candidates at their next meeting, with plans to ask a consistent set of five to seven questions.

Finance Director Mary MacKinnon provided a technical demonstration of the ClearGov platform, which the town is using to manage FY27 capital requests. MacKinnon highlighted the transparency of the new system, explaining, You're going to see a much longer list of capital requests this year. The departments have done a really good job of really analyzing what their needs are and trying to build out a five-year capital program. Committee members were assigned as liaisons to specific departments to review these requests. Karen E. Barry agreed to continue her oversight of facilities, stating, I don't mind doing facilities again if that is what you want. Bethann R. Halligan, arriving as assignments were being finalized, volunteered for the safety departments, saying, Since I am not timing doesn't work for me on the DPW, I'll do safety.

The meeting concluded with updates on significant town projects, including the Powder Point Bridge replacement and the new DPW salt shed. MacKinnon confirmed that the salt shed is complete and construction remains on schedule for a summer 2026 occupancy. Concerns were raised regarding a recent Community Preservation Committee project at Bluefish River. Karen E. Barry questioned the status of the new dock, noting, And now it's it's um it's not even accessible now... there was all summer there was no gangway. Alexander Chin noted that the committee would follow up with the Harbor Master regarding the $21,000 project. Motion Made by Vincent Walsh to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 41:33.