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August 22, 2022
18 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Alex Bezanson, Mike Kolodziej, Tim Chapin, Kevin DiMarzio, Alex Hagerty
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Alex Bezanson stepped down from the Elevated Roots LLC discussion.
Every vote, in order
To: 1. Enter into executive session in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect...
To 1. Enter into executive session in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares, 2. Enter into executive session in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and to reconvene in open session
Yes: Bezanson, Chapin, DiMarzio, HagertyThe roll call does not list Mike Kolodziej, who was present.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Hagerty to: 1. Enter into executive session in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares, 2. Enter into executive session in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21 to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body and to reconvene in open session, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio. Roll call vote: Mr. Hagerty, aye; Mr. DiMarzio, aye; Mr. Chapin, aye; Mr. Bezanson, aye..” (Motion: Hagerty, second: DiMarzio)
Request for Special Event Entertainment License, October 1 and 2, 2022, and one-day liquor license for beer truck on Oct
Approve a one-day liquor license for Saturday, October Ist from 12-4 p.m. and a one-day liquor license from 12-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 24
To approve a one-day liquor license for Saturday, October Ist from 12-4 p.m. and a one-day liquor license from 12-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 24
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to approve a one-day liquor license for Saturday, October Ist from 12-4 p.m. and a one-day liquor license from 12-4 p.m. on Sunday, October 24, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Request for Common Victualer and Entertainment Licenses, and to change dba from Ole Ole Cantina to Teffy's Restaurant an
Continue to September 12" (Request for Common Victualer and Entertainment Licenses, and to change dba from Ole Ole Cantina to Teffy's Restaurant an)
To continue to September 12"
From the minutes
“Motion to continue to September 12" made by Mr. Chapin, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Request for a one-day liquor license for Lions Club at the Senior Center on August 30"
Approve a one-day liquor license for the Lions Club on August 30" at the Abington Senior Center
To approve a one-day liquor license for the Lions Club on August 30" at the Abington Senior Center
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to approve a one-day liquor license for the Lions Club on August 30" at the Abington Senior Center, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Approve minutes for June 27, 2022, and July 11, 2022
To approve minutes for June 27, 2022, and July 11, 2022
Yes: Bezanson, DiMarzio, Hagerty, KolodziejAbstained: Chapin
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Hagerty to approve minutes for June 27, 2022, and July 11, 2022, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, 4 ayes, 1 abstention (Mr. Chapin)..” (Motion: Hagerty, second: DiMarzio)
Vote to approve the appointment of Chris Schultz as Health Agent
Approve the appointment of Chris Schultz as Abington Health Agent
To approve the appointment of Chris Schultz as Abington Health Agent
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Hagerty to approve the appointment of Chris Schultz as Abington Health Agent, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Hagerty, second: DiMarzio)
Request for appointment to Cable Advisory Committee, John Atanga
Appoint John Atanga to the Cable Advisory Committee
To appoint John Atanga to the Cable Advisory Committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. DiMarzio to appoint John Atanga to the Cable Advisory Committee, seconded by Mr. Hagerty, unanimous..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Hagerty)
Reopen 6:45 pm. request by Joseph Armstrong, 800 Brockton Avenue
To reopen 6:45 pm. request by Joseph Armstrong, 800 Brockton Avenue
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to reopen 6:45 pm. request by Joseph Armstrong, 800 Brockton Avenue, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Continue the hearing to September 12", which would give Mr. Armstrong a chance to get the remaining work and final inspections done
To continue the hearing to September 12", which would give Mr. Armstrong a chance to get the remaining work and final inspections done
From the minutes
“Mr. DiMarzio made a motion to continue the hearing to September 12" , which would give Mr. Armstrong a chance to get the remaining work and final inspections done, seconded by Mr. Chapin, unanimous..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Chapin)
Request for rate increase for Zoning Board of Appeals Filing Fee Schedule
Request more information, find out what other towns were looked at, and to correct the website to the original pricing
To request more information, find out what other towns were looked at, and to correct the website to the original pricing
From the minutes
“motion by Mr. DiMarzio to request more information, find out what other towns were looked at, and to correct the website to the original pricing, seconded by Mr. Kolodziej, unanimous..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Kolodziej)
Appointment to Plymouth County Advisory Board
Appoint Mr. DiMarzio (Appointment to Plymouth County Advisory Board)
To appoint Mr. DiMarzio
From the minutes
“Mr. Chapin made the motion to appoint Mr. DiMarzio, seconded by Mr. Hagerty, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: Hagerty)
Request for Special Municipal Employee Status for the Conservation Commission
Grant Special Municipal Employee Status to the Conservation Commission
To grant Special Municipal Employee Status to the Conservation Commission
Yes: Bezanson, Chapin, Hagerty, KolodziejNo: DiMarzio
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to grant Special Municipal Employee Status to the Conservation Commission, seconded by Mr. Kolodziej, 4 ayes, 1 nay (Mr. DiMarzio)..” (Motion: Chapin, second: Kolodziej)
Authorize the Town Manager to enter into negotiations for a Host Community Agreement with Elevated Roots LLC
To authorize the Town Manager to enter into negotiations for a Host Community Agreement with Elevated Roots LLC
Alex Bezanson stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to authorize the Town Manager to enter into negotiations for a Host Community Agreement with Elevated Roots LLC, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Vote to authorize Treasurer Collector Lindsay Grasso to be the Certifying Authority for the Sewer Force Main Project
Authorize Treasurer Collector Lindsay Grasso to be the Certifying Authority for the Sewer Force Main Project
To authorize Treasurer Collector Lindsay Grasso to be the Certifying Authority for the Sewer Force Main Project
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to authorize Treasurer Collector Lindsay Grasso to be the Certifying Authority for the Sewer Force Main Project, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Discussion and possible vote to adopt Purchase Card Policy and authorize purchase cards for specific department heads
Approve the Purchase Card Policies and procedures as presented by the Town Manager
To approve the Purchase Card Policies and procedures as presented by the Town Manager
Yes: Bezanson, Chapin, KolodziejNo: DiMarzio, Hagerty
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to approve the Purchase Card Policies and procedures as presented by the Town Manager, seconded by Mr. Kolodziej, 3 ayes, 2 opposed (Mr. DiMarzio, Mr. Hagerty)..” (Motion: Chapin, second: Kolodziej)
Discussion and possible Vote to call for a Special Town Meeting to be held on September 27" at 7 p.m., located at the Ab
Call for a Special Town Meeting to be held on September 27" at 7 p.m. located at the Abington High School Auditorium, and to open the Warrant for the same
To call for a Special Town Meeting to be held on September 27" at 7 p.m. located at the Abington High School Auditorium, and to open the Warrant for the same
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to call for a Special Town Meeting to be held on September 27" at 7 p.m. located at the Abington High School Auditorium, and to open the Warrant for the same, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Reduce the quorum required by the General Bylaw §152-4 of 150 persons for Special Town Meetings to 75 persons for the September 27", 2022, Special Town Meeting, 3 opposed (Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Chapin,...
To reduce the quorum required by the General Bylaw §152-4 of 150 persons for Special Town Meetings to 75 persons for the September 27", 2022, Special Town Meeting, 3 opposed (Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Chapin, Mr. Kolodziej)
The minutes say "3 opposed (Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Chapin, Mr. Kolodziej)" but do not record how Mr. DiMarzio and Mr. Bezanson voted. Showing the count of no votes only; the motion failed.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. DiMarzio to reduce the quorum required by the General Bylaw §152-4 of 150 persons for Special Town Meetings to 75 persons for the September 27", 2022, Special Town Meeting, seconded by Mr. Bezanson, 3 opposed (Mr. Hagerty, Mr. Chapin, Mr. Kolodziej), 2 ayes (Mr. DiMarzio, Mr. Bezanson)..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Bezanson)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion to adjourn made by Mr. DiMarzio, seconded by Mr. Chapin, unanimous..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Chapin)
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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