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April 8, 2019
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Robert Manning, Jr., Thomas J. Connolly, Ken Coyle, Tim Chapin, James Connolly
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing
Close the hearing on a common victualer beer and wine license for Strawberry Valley Golf Course
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Coyle to close the hearing; Second by Jim Connolly Unanimous Vote.” (Motion: Coyle, second: James Connolly)
Approve a regulation adopting Birch and Brighton Streets as heavy commercial vehicle exclusions (HCVE)
To approve a regulation adopting
From the minutes
“Motion by Chapin; to approve a regulation adopting; Second by Jim Connolly Unanimous Vote.” (Motion: Chapin, second: James Connolly)
Approve the Little League Opening Day Parade on Saturday, April 27, 2019
To approve the parade
From the minutes
“Motion by Coyle to approve the parade Second by Tom Connolly Unanimous Vote.” (Motion: Coyle, second: Thomas J. Connolly)
Approve the March 25, 2019 open session minutes
To Approve
Yes: Chapin, Coyle, Manning, Thomas J. ConnollyAbstained: James Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion by Coyle to Approve; Second by Tom Connolly 4-0 Vote (Jim Connolly abstained) ___4..” (Motion: Coyle, second: Thomas J. Connolly)
Close Town Meeting Warrants
Close the warrants from any further submissions
To close the warrants from any further submissions
From the minutes
“Motion by Coyle : Second by Tom Connolly to close the warrants from any further submissions Unanimous Vote.” (Motion: Coyle, second: Thomas J. Connolly)
Approve for posting the ATM and STM warrants subject to review and revision by town counsel
To approve for posting the ATM and STM warrants subject to review and revision by town counsel
From the minutes
“Motion by Coyle : : Second by Tom Connolly to approve for posting the ATM and STM warrants subject to review and revision by town counsel Unanimous Vote.” (Motion: Coyle, second: Thomas J. Connolly)
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Enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager) pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21( a)(2)
To enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager) pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21( a)(2)
From the minutes
“Motion by Manning to enter into Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager) pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21( a)(2). To conduct negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager) pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(2). To discuss the possible discipline of an employee pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21(a)(1). To discuss complaints against a Town official pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, Section 21( a)(1). And not to return to open session. Second by Coyle Unanimous Roll Call Vote.” (Motion: Manning, second: Coyle)
From the Abington Select Board’s (formerly Board of Selectmen) official minutes, posted in the Select Board minutes folders on the town website. We check every vote against the members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: Abington News candidate articles (Emery, Eddy, Cormier) and Abington CAM candidate videos (Bunker, Coyle). Former members show initials.
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