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July 13, 2020
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Tim Chapin, Alex Bezanson, James Connolly, Kevin DiMarzio, Mike Kolodziej
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Nominate Tim Chapin as Chair
To nominate Tim Chapin as Chair
From the minutes
“Alex Bezanson nominated Tim Chapin as Chair, seconded by Mike Kolodziej, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Kolodziej)
Nominate Alex Bezanson as Vice Chair
To nominate Alex Bezanson as Vice Chair
The minutes give only the count (3-0), not how each member voted. The count does not add up to the 5 members listed as present.
From the minutes
“Jim Connolly nominated Alex Bezanson as Vice Chair, seconded by Tim Chapin, 3 ayes..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Chapin)
Minutes
Approve June 15, 2020 (Minutes)
To approve June 15, 2020
Yes: Chapin, DiMarzio, James ConnollyAbstained: Bezanson, Kolodziej
From the minutes
“Motion to approve June 15, 2020 made by Jim Connolly, seconded by Tim Chapin, 3 ayes, 2 abstentions (Alex, Mike)..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Chapin)
Liaison to Plymouth County Advisory Board
Nominate Kevin DiMarzio as liaison to the Plymouth County Advisory Board
To nominate Kevin DiMarzio
From the minutes
“Jim Connolly nominated Kevin DiMarzio, seconded by Alex Bezanson, unanimous..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Bezanson)
Appointments
Appoint Andy Burbine from alternate to voting member, Zoning Board of Appeals; Ellen Delany to Affordable Housing Committee; Richard Smith from associate to voting member, Conservation Commission
To appoint Andy Burbine from alternate to voting member, Zoning Board of Appeals; Ellen Delany to Affordable Housing Committee; Richard Smith from associate to voting member, Conservation Commission
Yes: Chapin, DiMarzio, James Connolly, KolodziejAbstained: Bezanson
From the minutes
“Motion by Kevin DiMarzio to appoint Andy Burbine from alternate to voting member, Zoning Board of Appeals; Ellen Delany to Affordable Housing Committee; Richard Smith from associate to voting member, Conservation Commission; seconded by Mike Kolodziej. Discussion ~ Alex Bezanson - wants ZBA to be more friendly toward applicants for variances to bring commercial development into Abington, and to residents. A lot of the present commercial development would not have been possible without variances. Tim Chapin agreed. There is one alternate position on the Zoning Board that is available. Vote ~ 4 ayes, 1 abstention (Alex)..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Kolodziej)
Request of Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) and Verizon New England, Inc. to relocate Pole #6 on Dorsey St
Open the hearing (Request of Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) and Verizon New England, Inc. to relocate Pole #6 on Dorsey St)
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Jim Connolly to open the hearing, seconded by Kevin DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: DiMarzio)
Close the hearing (Request of Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) and Verizon New England, Inc. to relocate Pole #6 on Dorsey St)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Alex Bezanson to close the hearing, seconded by Jim Connolly, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: James Connolly)
Accept the request as presented (Request of Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) and Verizon New England, Inc. to relocate Pole #6 on Dorsey St)
To accept the request as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Alex Bezanson to accept the request as presented, seconded by Mike Kolodziej, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Kolodziej)
Re-appointments
Re-appoint Steve Wakelin to the Community Preservation Committee, Thomas Petruzzeili to Veterans Memorial Trustee, Geraldine Carini to Commission on Disabilities, and Paul Joyce to Surplus School...
To re-appoint Steve Wakelin to the Community Preservation Committee, Thomas Petruzzeili to Veterans Memorial Trustee, Geraldine Carini to Commission on Disabilities, and Paul Joyce to Surplus School Building Committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Jim Connolly to re-appoint Steve Wakelin to the Community Preservation Committee, Thomas Petruzzeili to Veterans Memorial Trustee, Geraldine Carini to Commission on Disabilities, and Paul Joyce to Surplus School Building Committee, seconded by Alex Bezanson, unanimous..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Bezanson)
Town Manager Report
Adjourn at 8:25 p.m.
To adjourn at 8:25 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion by Alex Bezanson to adjourn at 8:25 p.m., seconded by Jim Connolly, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: James Connolly)
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