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November 25, 2019
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Thomas J. Connolly, Tim Chapin, Ken Coyle, James Connolly, Kevin DiMarzio
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
FY 2020 Classification Hearing
Close public hearing (FY 2020 Classification Hearing)
To close public hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Ken to close public hearing, seconded by Jim, unanimous..” (Motion: Coyle, second: James Connolly)
Adopt Board of Assessors' recommendation
To adopt Board of Assessors' recommendation
From the minutes
“Motion by Ken to adopt Board of Assessors' recommendation, seconded by Tim, unanimous..” (Motion: Coyle, second: Chapin)
Approve September 23, 2019 and October 15, 2019 executive session minutes and November 4, 2019 open session minutes
To approve September 23, 2019 and October 15, 2019 executive session minutes and November 4, 2019 open session minutes
From the minutes
“Motion by Jim to approve September 23, 2019 and October 15, 2019 executive session minutes and November 4, 2019 open session minutes, seconded by Tim, unanimous..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Chapin)
Request for St. Patrick's Day Parade to be held on Sunday, March 15, 2020
Approve (Request for St. Patrick's Day Parade to be held on Sunday, March 15, 2020)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Ken to approve, seconded by Jim, unanimous..” (Motion: Coyle, second: James Connolly)
Request for appointment to Town Manager's Search Committee
Appoint Rick Collins to the Town Manager's Search Committee
To appoint Rick Collins to the Town Manager's Search Committee
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Rick Collins to the Town Manager's Search Committee made by Kevin, seconded by Jim, unanimous..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: James Connolly)
Request for appointment to Historical Commission
Appoint Joseph Phan to the Historical Commission
To appoint Joseph Phan to the Historical Commission
From the minutes
“Motion to appoint Joseph Phan to the Historical Commission made by Ken, seconded by Tim, unanimous..” (Motion: Coyle, second: Chapin)
Formation of Steering Committee to review use of town-owned lot on Gliniewicz Way
For Steering Committee to review uses consisting of someone from Police, Fire, Planning, School, Historical, Board of Selectmen, Recreation, 4 residents
For Steering Committee to review uses consisting of someone from Police, Fire, Planning, School, Historical, Board of Selectmen, Recreation, 4 residents
From the minutes
“Motion by Kevin for Steering Committee to review uses consisting of someone from Police, Fire, Planning, School, Historical, Board of Selectmen, Recreation, 4 residents, seconded by Jim, unanimous. i 7..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: James Connolly)
Form the Fire Station Building Committee as the Fire Chief recommended (3 residents, 2 firefighters and the Chief)
Ken - go with Chief's recommendations, - 3 residents, 2 fire fighters and chief
Yes: Chapin, Coyle, James Connolly, Thomas J. ConnollyNo: DiMarzio
From the minutes
“Ken - go with Chief's recommendations, seconded Tim, - 3 residents, 2 fire fighters and chief. Kevin suggested 5 residents, 2 fire fighters, Chief. Vote on Ken's motion - 4-1 (Kevin opposed).” (Motion: Coyle, second: Chapin)
Internal budget process has started
Enter executive session to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining with the Abington Police Union
To enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective ba rgaining with the Abington Police Union as an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the position of the town, and not to return to open session
The minutes say a roll call vote was taken but do not list the votes.
From the minutes
“8:10 p.m. Roll call vote to enter into Executive Session pursuant to MGL Chapter 30A, Section 21(a) for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to collective ba rgaining with the Abington Police Union as an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the position of the town, and not to return to open session..”
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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