Spencer Board of Selectmen approves special licenses and budget shifts
Spencer Board of Selectmen unanimously approved two one-day special alcoholic beverage licenses for fairgrounds events. John Samek of Hardwick Vineyard & Winery received a Wines Only License for the July 18 Tylers Heart Fundraiser and all four days of the Spencer Fair (September 4-7, 2026), while
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of July 14, 2026
Spencer Board of Selectmen unanimously approved two one-day special alcoholic beverage licenses for fairgrounds events. John Samek of Hardwick Vineyard & Winery received a Wines Only License for the July 18 Tylers Heart Fundraiser and all four days of the Spencer Fair (September 4-7, 2026), while Matthew Zarif of Timberyard Brewing Company secured a Malt Only Beverages License for the July 18 event. In a separate unanimous vote, the board approved FY 2026 budget transfers totaling $39,851, with the Fire Department receiving the largest allocation at $26,353 for personnel services.
Town Administrator Jeff Bridges reported the Syncarpha system remains offline.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of July 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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