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July 27, 2020
13 recorded votes, 1 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
Go into Executive Session to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiation with non-union personnel under MGL Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 a)2, and to return to open session
To go into Executive Session to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiation with non-union personnel under MGL Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 a)2, and to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion by Jim Connolly to go into Executive Session to conduct strategy session in preparation for negotiation with non-union personnel under MGL Ch. 30A, Sec. 21 a)2, and to return to open session, seconded by Kevin DiMarzio. Roll call vote: Mike aye; Kevin aye; Jim aye; Alex aye; Tim aye..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: DiMarzio)
Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) and Verizon New England, Inc. to install new Pole 1-50 on Central Street
Open hearing (Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) and Verizon New England, Inc. to install new Pole 1-50 on Central Street)
To open hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Alex to open hearing, seconded by Jim, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: James Connolly)
Close hearing (Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) and Verizon New England, Inc. to install new Pole 1-50 on Central Street)
To close hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Jim to close hearing, seconded by Alex, unanimous..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Bezanson)
Approve (Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) and Verizon New England, Inc. to install new Pole 1-50 on Central Street)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Jim to approve, seconded by Alex, unanimous..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Bezanson)
Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) and Verizon New England, Inc. to install 1 JO poles on Bedford Street
Open hearing (Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) and Verizon New England, Inc. to install 1 JO poles on Bedford Street)
To open hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Alex to open hearing, seconded by Jim, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: James Connolly)
Close the hearing (Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) and Verizon New England, Inc. to install 1 JO poles on Bedford Street)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Jim to close the hearing, seconded by Kevin, unanimous..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: DiMarzio)
Approve (Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) and Verizon New England, Inc. to install 1 JO poles on Bedford Street)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Alex to approve, seconded by Jim, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: James Connolly)
Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) and Verizon New England, Inc. to relocate poles at the intersection of Ch
Open the hearing (Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) and Verizon New England, Inc. to relocate poles at the intersection of Ch)
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to open the hearing made by Alex, seconded by Jim, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: James Connolly)
Close the hearing (Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) and Verizon New England, Inc. to relocate poles at the intersection of Ch)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Alex to close the hearing, seconded by Jim, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: James Connolly)
Approve (Massachusetts Electric Company (National Grid) and Verizon New England, Inc. to relocate poles at the intersection of Ch)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Alex, seconded by Jim, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: James Connolly)
Minutes ~ motion to approve July 13, 2020
Minutes ~ motion to approve July 13, 2020
From the minutes
“Minutes ~ motion to approve July 13, 2020 made by Alex, seconded by Jim, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: James Connolly)
Request for Special Municipal Employee status for reviewing engineers
Approve Special Municipal Employee status for Planning Board engineering consultants
To approve Special Municipal Employee status for Planning Board engineering consultants
Yes: Bezanson, Chapin, James Connolly, KolodziejNo: DiMarzio
From the minutes
“After discussion, and referring to KP Law memo, motion was made by Alex to approve Special Municipal Employee status for Planning Board engineering consultants, seconded by Jim, 4 ayes, 1 opposed (Kevin)..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: James Connolly)
Adjourn at 8:32 p.m.
To adjourn at 8:32 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion by Jim to adjourn at 8:32 p.m., seconded by Alex, unanimous..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Bezanson)
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