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October 6, 2020
14 recorded votes, 2 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
Approve September 28, 2020 (Minutes)
To approve September 28, 2020 (Minutes)
From the minutes
“Minutes - motion by Mr. Bezanson to approve September 28, 2020, seconded by Mr. Kolodziej, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Kolodziej)
Request to transfer commercial garage license at 800 Adams Street from Robert Scales to John Pyrez dba Collision Craftsm
Open the hearing (Request to transfer commercial garage license at 800 Adams Street from Robert Scales to John Pyrez dba Collision Craftsm)
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to open the hearing made by Mr. Bezanson, seconded by Mr. Kolodziej, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: Kolodziej)
Close the hearing (Request to transfer commercial garage license at 800 Adams Street from Robert Scales to John Pyrez dba Collision Craftsm)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Kolodziej to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. Bezanson, unanimous..” (Motion: Kolodziej, second: Bezanson)
Approve the transfer (Request to transfer commercial garage license at 800 Adams Street from Robert Scales to John Pyrez dba Collision Craftsm)
To approve the transfer
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bezanson to approve the transfer, seconded by Mr. Connolly, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: James Connolly)
Request to transfer commercial garage license for two repair bays at 120 Plymouth Street from Skillings Auto Sales to Ad
Open the hearing (Request to transfer commercial garage license for two repair bays at 120 Plymouth Street from Skillings Auto Sales to Ad)
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bezanson to open the hearing, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: DiMarzio)
Continue to November 9" (Request to transfer commercial garage license for two repair bays at 120 Plymouth Street from Skillings Auto Sales to Ad)
To continue to November 9"
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bezanson to continue to November 9", seconded by Mr. Connolly, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: James Connolly)
Adopt the Order of Layout of Belcher Street and Cook Way as a public way
Open (Adopt the Order of Layout of Belcher Street and Cook Way as a public way)
To open
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Connolly to open, seconded by Mr. Bezanson, unanimous..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Bezanson)
Adopt the order of layout of Belcher Street and Cook Way
To adopt the order of layout of Belcher Street and Cook Way
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bezanson to adopt the order of layout of Belcher Street and Cook Way, seconded by Mr. Connolly, unanimous (attached)..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: James Connolly)
Adopt the Order of Layout of Crabtree Lane asa public way, from its intersection with the accepted portion of Crabtree L
Open (Adopt the Order of Layout of Crabtree Lane asa public way, from its intersection with the accepted portion of Crabtree L)
To open
From the minutes
“Motion to open made by Mr. Connolly, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: DiMarzio)
Adopt the order of layout for Crabtree Lane
To adopt the order of layout for Crabtree Lane
Yes: Chapin, DiMarzio, James Connolly, KolodziejAbstained: Bezanson
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Connolly to adopt the order of layout for Crabtree Lane, seconded by Mr. Kolodziej, 4 ayes, 1 abstention (Mr. Bezanson) (attached)..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Kolodziej)
Authorize Town Manager to discuss with Town Counsel and Zoning Enforcement a possible resolution and cease and desist if needed at 662 Adams Street
To authorize Town Manager to discuss with Town Counsel and Zoning Enforcement a possible resolution and cease and desist if needed at 662 Adams Street
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bezanson to authorize Town Manager to discuss with Town Counsel and Zoning Enforcement a possible resolution and cease and desist if needed at 662 Adams Street, seconded by Mr. Connolly, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: James Connolly)
Review Warrant articles and vote recommendations for Special Town Meeting
Pass over #6 and #11, and to take no action on #27, approving the rest
To pass over #6 and #11, and to take no action on #27, approving the rest
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Bezanson to pass over #6 and #11, and to take no action on #27, approving the rest, seconded by Mr. Connolly, unanimous..” (Motion: Bezanson, second: James Connolly)
Approve Articles 18 and 19 of the Special Town Meeting warrant (Board recommendation)
Articles 18 & 19
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Articles 18 & 19 were approved by a 4 aye, 1 abstention vote..”
Town Manager Report
Adjourn at 8:55 p.m.
To adjourn at 8:55 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn at 8:55 p.m. made by Mr. Connolly, seconded by Mr. Bezanson, unanimous..” (Motion: James Connolly, second: Bezanson)
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