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May 9, 2022
9 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Note on these minutes: Mike Kolodziej left the meeting at the end of the open session; the executive-session roll call does not list him.
Present: Alex Bezanson, Mike Kolodziej, Tim Chapin, Kevin DiMarzio, Alex Hagerty
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Elect Kevin DiMarzio as Chair
To nominate Mr. DiMarzio as Chair, for discussion
Mr. Chapin also nominated Mr. Bezanson (next vote). The minutes give only the count.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hagerty nominated Mr. DiMarzio as Chair, seconded by Mr. Kolodziej for discussion. Mr. DiMarzio would rather step down as Chair but appreciated the vote of confidence. Mr. Chapin nominated Mr. Bezanson as Chair, seconded by Mr. Kolodziej for discussion. Vote for Mr. DiMarzio - 2 aye, 3 nay..” (Motion: Hagerty, second: Kolodziej)
Elect Alex Bezanson as Chair
Vote for Mr. Bezanson
Nominated by Mr. Chapin, seconded by Mr. Kolodziej. The minutes give only the count.
From the minutes
“Vote for Mr. Bezanson - 4 aye, 1 nay. Mr. Bezanson is the new Chairman..” (Motion: Chapin, second: Kolodziej)
Elect Kevin DiMarzio as Vice Chair
To nominate Mr. DiMarzio for Vice Chair
Mr. DiMarzio also nominated Mr. Kolodziej (next vote). The minutes give only the count.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hagerty nominated Mr. DiMarzio for Vice Chair, seconded by Mr. Kolodziej. Mr. DiMarzio nominated Mr. Kolodziej, seconded by Mr. Hagerty. Vote for Mr. DiMarzio - 2 aye, 3 nay..” (Motion: Hagerty, second: Kolodziej)
Elect Mike Kolodziej as Vice Chair
Vote for Mr. Kolodziej
Nominated by Mr. DiMarzio, seconded by Mr. Hagerty.
From the minutes
“Vote for Mr. Kolodziej - unanimous. Mr. Kolodziej is the new Vice Chair..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Hagerty)
Request for appointment to Southfield Redevelopment Authority
Appoint Mr. Woods to the Southfield Redevelopment Authority at the expiration of Mr. Donovan's term on August 1
To appoint Mr. Woods to the Southfield Redevelopment Authority at the expiration of Mr. Donovan's term on August 1
From the minutes
“Mr. Chapin made a motion to appoint Mr. Woods to the Southfield Redevelopment Authority at the expiration of Mr. Donovan's term on August 1, seconded by Mr. Hagerty, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: Hagerty)
Request for appointment to Abington Cultural Council
Appoint Eileen Walls (Request for appointment to Abington Cultural Council)
To appoint Eileen Walls
From the minutes
“Motion made by Mr. Hagerty to appoint Eileen Walls, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Hagerty, second: DiMarzio)
Request for approval for Founders Day 5K
Road Race on June 11" - motion to approve
Road Race on June 11" - motion to approve
From the minutes
“Road Race on June 11" - motion to approve made by Mr. Chapin, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Vote to approve minutes - April 25, 2022
Vote to approve minutes - April 25, 2022 - motion to approve
From the minutes
“Vote to approve minutes - April 25, 2022 - motion to approve made by Mr. Hagerty, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Hagerty, second: DiMarzio)
Go into executive session in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 39, §23B to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non- union personnel, and not to reconvene
To go into executive session in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 39, §23B to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non- union personnel, and not to reconvene
Yes: Bezanson, Chapin, DiMarzio, HagertyThe roll call does not list Mike Kolodziej, who was present.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. DiMarzio to go into executive session in accordance with M.G.L. Chapter 39, §23B to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non- union personnel, seconded by Mr. Hagerty, and not to reconvene. Roll call vote: Mr. Hagerty, aye; Mr. DiMarzio, aye; Mr. Chapin, aye; Mr. Bezanson, aye..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Hagerty)
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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