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June 10, 2019
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Tim Chapin, James Connolly, Thomas J. Connolly, Ken Coyle, Kevin DiMarzio
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Close public hearing
To close public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ken Coyle, seconded by Tim Chapin to close public hearing. VOTE: 5/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: Coyle, second: Chapin)
Approve license transfer as noted above
To approve license transfer as noted above
From the minutes
“Motion made by Ken Coyle, seconded by Jim Connolly to approve license transfer as noted above. VOTE: 5/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: Coyle, second: James Connolly)
Approve the May 6, 2019 minutes of the Board of Selectmen meeting
To approve the May 6, 2019 minutes of the Board of Selectmen meeting
Yes: Chapin, Coyle, DiMarzio, James ConnollyAbstained: Thomas J. Connolly
From the minutes
“Motion made by Jim Connolly, seconded by Ken Coyle to approve the May 6, 2019 minutes of the Board of Selectmen meeting. VOTE: 4/1/0 4 For, 1 Abstained (Tom Connolly), 0 Against Motion carries.” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Coyle)
Approve all Commercial Garage Renewals as listed on page one (License Renewals Page 1)
To approve all Commercial Garage Renewals as listed on page one (License Renewals Page 1)
From the minutes
“License Renewals Page 1 - Motion made by Tim Chapin, seconded by Jim Connolly to approve all Commercial Garage Renewals as listed on page one. VOTE: 5/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: Chapin, second: James Connolly)
Approve of Commercial Garage Renewals on page two with the exception of Steve's Automotive (Page 2)
To approve of Commercial Garage Renewals on page two with the exception of Steve's Automotive (Page 2)
From the minutes
“Page 2 - Motion made by Tim Chapin, seconded by Kevin DiMarzio to approve of Commercial Garage Renewals on page two with the exception of Steve's Automotive. VOTE: 5/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Extend renewal request for Steve's Automotive to July 15, 2019
To extend renewal request for Steve's Automotive to July 15, 2019
From the minutes
“Motion made by Tim Chapin, seconded by Ken Coyle, to extend renewal request for Steve's Automotive to July 15, 2019. VOTE: 5/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: Chapin, second: Coyle)
Appoint Shawles and Cormier to the Recreation Commission
To appoint Shawles and Cormier to the Recreation Commission
From the minutes
“Motion made by Jim Connolly, seconded by Tim Chapin to appoint Shawles and Cormier to the Recreation Commission. VOTE: 5/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Chapin)
Appoint Brian Solimini to the Griffins Dairy Committee
To appoint Brian Solimini to the Griffins Dairy Committee
From the minutes
“Motion made by Jim Connolly, seconded by Tim Chapin to appoint Brian Solimini to the Griffins Dairy Committee. VOTE: 5/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Chapin)
Re-appointment committee members seeking reappointment as listed in Attachment E
To re-appointment committee members seeking reappointment as listed in Attachment E
From the minutes
“Motion made by Jim Connolly, seconded by Tim Chapin to re-appointment committee members seeking reappointment as listed in Attachment E. VOTE: 5/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Chapin)
Recommend approval of Severance Agreement with Town Manager, Richard LaFond
To recommend approval of Severance Agreement with Town Manager, Richard LaFond
From the minutes
“Motion made by Jim Connolly, seconded by Tim Chapin to recommend approval of Severance Agreement with Town Manager, Richard LaFond. Discussion - Mr. DiMarzio stated he did not agree with some of the language in the agreement but would vote with the consensus of the Board of Selectmen members. Press release and agreement will be posted in the Town Clerk's office. Volunteers will be requested for a search committee for a new Town Manager. Requirements for search committee will be posted and appointments made at the next BOS meeting. Letters of interest to be on the search committee should be directed to the BOS office. The members of the Board of Selectmen wished Mr. LaFond well in his future endeavors. VOTE: 5/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Chapin)
Adjourn the June 10, 2019 meeting of the Board of Selectmen at 7:30 p.m.
To adjourn the June 10, 2019 meeting of the Board of Selectmen at 7:30 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion made by Jim Connolly, seconded by Tim Chapin to adjourn the June 10, 2019 meeting of the Board of Selectmen at 7:30 p.m. VOTE: 5/0/0 Unanimous Motion carries.” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Chapin)
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