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June 12, 2023
14 recorded votes, 7 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Alex Hagerty, Kevin R. Donovan, Kevin DiMarzio, Tim Chapin, Suzanne Djusberg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve minutes of May 22, 2023
To approve minutes of May 22, 2023
Yes: Chapin, DiMarzio, Djusberg, HagertyAbstained: Donovan
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. DiMarzio to approve minutes of May 22, 2023, seconded by Mr. Hagerty, roll call vote: Ms. Djusberg, aye; Mr. Donovan, abstained; Mr. Hagerty, aye; Mr. DiMarzio, aye; Mr. Chapin, aye..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Hagerty)
Joint meeting with the Board of Sewer Commissioners; appointment of Abington Sewer Commissioner to fill vacancy
Appoint David Nisby, Sr. as Sewer Commissioner (joint vote with the Sewer Commissioners)
Mr. Jamieson to appoint David Nisby, Sr., to the position, Sewer Commissioners
Joint vote with the Sewer Commissioners; the motion was made by Sewer Commissioner Jamieson. Only the Select Board members' roll call is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Jamieson to appoint David Nisby, Sr., to the position, seconded by Mr. Donovan, Sewer Commissioners unanimous, Selectmen roll call vote: Ms. Djusberg, aye; Mr. Donovan, aye; Mr. Hagerty, aye; Mr. DiMarzio, aye; Mr. Chapin, aye..” (second: Donovan)
Joint meeting with the Board of Water Commissioners; appointment of Abington Water Commissioner to fill vacancy
Appoint Bill Cormier as Water Commissioner (joint vote with the Water Commissioners)
To appoint Mr. Cormier, seconded by Mr. Tassinari
Yes: Chapin, DiMarzioNo: Djusberg, Donovan, HagertyJoint vote with the Water Commissioners (seconded by Commissioner Tassinari). The joint vote failed 3-4; only the Select Board members' roll call is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. DiMarzio to appoint Mr. Cormier, seconded by Mr. Tassinari. Motion by Mr. Dion to appoint Mr. Mollica, seconded by Mr. Donovan. Nicole Emery, 16 Pond Street, asked if there was an ethics question with Mr. Mollica helping Mr. Dion's campaign. Mr. Dion - there was no conflict - Mr. Mollica only helped with passing out literature. A letter was received from John Tassinari and Rockland Commissioners and was read into the minutes in favor of Mr. Cormier. Vote: 3-4 the vote fails Mr. Cormier: Mr. Tassinari - aye; Mr. Dion - no Ms. Djusberg - no; Mr. Donovan - no; Mr. Hagerty ~ no; Mr. DiMarzio - aye; Mr. Chapin - aye.” (Motion: DiMarzio)
Appoint Paul Mollica as Water Commissioner (joint vote with the Water Commissioners)
Mr. Dion to appoint Mr. Mollica
Yes: Chapin, Djusberg, Donovan, HagertyNo: DiMarzioJoint vote with the Water Commissioners; the motion was made by Commissioner Dion. The joint vote passed 5-2; only the Select Board members' roll call is shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Dion to appoint Mr. Mollica, seconded by Mr. Donovan. Nicole Emery, 16 Pond Street, asked if there was an ethics question with Mr. Mollica helping Mr. Dion's campaign. Mr. Dion - there was no conflict - Mr. Mollica only helped with passing out literature. A letter was received from John Tassinari and Rockland Commissioners and was read into the minutes in favor of Mr. Cormier. Vote: 3-4 the vote fails Mr. Cormier: Mr. Tassinari - aye; Mr. Dion - no Ms. Djusberg - no; Mr. Donovan - no; Mr. Hagerty ~ no; Mr. DiMarzio - aye; Mr. Chapin - aye Vote: 5-2 the vote is approved for Mr. Mollica Mr. Mollica: Mr. Tassinari - no; Mr. Dion - aye Ms. Djusberg - aye; Mr. Donovan - aye; Mr. Hagerty - aye; Mr. DiMarzio - no; Mr. Chapin - aye.” (second: Donovan)
Annual appointments to boards/commissions/committees
Approve the attached list for Abington Affordable Housing, Abington Cultural Council, Abington Summer Concerts, Conservation Commission, Council on Aging, Griffin Dairy Committee, Historical...
To approve the attached list for Abington Affordable Housing, Abington Cultural Council, Abington Summer Concerts, Conservation Commission, Council on Aging, Griffin Dairy Committee, Historical Commission, Park & Rec, and Veterans Memorial Trustees
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to approve the attached list for Abington Affordable Housing, Abington Cultural Council, Abington Summer Concerts, Conservation Commission, Council on Aging, Griffin Dairy Committee, Historical Commission, Park & Rec, and Veterans Memorial Trustees, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, roil call vote: Ms. Djusberg - aye; Mr. Donovan - aye; Mr. Hagerty - aye; Mr. DiMarzio - aye; Mr. Chapin - aye..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Djusberg)
Appoint Steve Wakelin and Kathy Creighton to Community Preservation
To appoint Steve Wakelin and Kathy Creighton to Community Preservation
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to appoint Steve Wakelin and Kathy Creighton to Community Preservation, seconded by Mr. Chapin, roll call vote: Ms. Djusberg - aye; Mr. Donovan - aye; Mr. Hagerty - aye; Mr. DiMarzio ~ aye; Mr. Chapin ~ aye..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Chapin)
Appoint William Ryan to the Strawberry Valley Golf Course Committee, Richard Nigrelli to the Zoning Board of Appeals as full voting member and Brian Benson to the Open Space Committee
To appoint William Ryan to the Strawberry Valley Golf Course Committee, Richard Nigrelli to the Zoning Board of Appeals as full voting member and Brian Benson to the Open Space Committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to appoint William Ryan to the Strawberry Valley Golf Course Committee, Richard Nigrelli to the Zoning Board of Appeals as full voting member and Brian Benson to the Open Space Committee, seconded by Mr. Chapin, roll call vote: Ms. Djusberg - aye; Mr. Donovan - aye; Mr. Hagerty aye; Mr. DiMarzio - aye; Mr. Chapin - aye..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Chapin)
Request for approval to host 5K Road Race and Walk on behaif of Abington COPES on Sunday, September 17, 2023
Approve contingent on approvals (Request for approval to host 5K Road Race and Walk on behaif of Abington COPES on Sunday, September 17, 2023)
To approve contingent on approvals
From the minutes
“Motion to approve contingent on approvals made by Mr. DiMarzio, seconded by Mr. Donovan, roli call vote: Ms. Djusberg - aye; Mr. Donovan - aye; Mr. Hagerty ~ aye; Mr. DiMarzio - aye; Mr. Chapin -aye..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Donovan)
Discussion and vote on Proclamation and Citation Policies for the Board of Selectmen
Table this for further review and to work on policy
To table this for further review and to work on policy
Yes: Chapin, DiMarzio, Djusberg, DonovanNo: Hagerty
From the minutes
“motion by Mr. Chapin to table this for further review and to work on policy, seconded by Mr. Donovan, roll call vote: Ms. Djusberg - aye; Mr. Donovan - aye; Mr. Hagerty - no; Mr. DiMarzio - aye; Mr. Chapin - aye..” (Motion: Chapin, second: Donovan)
Discussion and vote on Proclamation in recognition of Pride Month
Approve the proclamation (Discussion and vote on Proclamation in recognition of Pride Month)
To approve the proclamation
Yes: Djusberg, Donovan, HagertyNo: Chapin, DiMarzio
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to approve the proclamation, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, roll call vote: Ms. Djusberg - aye; Mr. Donovan - aye; Mr. Hagerty - aye; Mr. DiMarzio - no; Mr. Chapin - no..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Djusberg)
Discussion and vote of Board of Selectmen recommendations to the Charter Review Committee
Keep things status quo (Discussion and vote of Board of Selectmen recommendations to the Charter Review Committee)
To keep things status quo
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to keep things status quo, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, roll call vote: Ms. Djusberg - aye; Mr. Donovan - aye; Mr. Hagerty - aye; Mr. DiMarzio - aye; Mr. Chapin - aye..” (Motion: Donovan, second: DiMarzio)
Selectmen meeting schedule
Approve schedule (Selectmen meeting schedule)
To approve schedule
From the minutes
“Moton to approve schedule made by Mr. Chapin, seconded by Mr. Donovan, roll call vote: Ms. Djusberg ~ aye; Mr. Donovan - aye; Mr. Hagerty - aye; Mr. DiMarzio - aye; Mr. Chapin - aye..” (Motion: Chapin, second: Donovan)
Enter executive session to discuss contract negotiations with the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief, then reconvene in open session
To enter into Executive Session in accordance with MGL c.30A, Sec. 21 to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief
From the minutes
“Vote by Mr. Donovan to enter into Executive Session in accordance with MGL c.30A, Sec. 21 to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel, Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief. The Board will reconvene in open session to vote on Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief contracts, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, roll call vote: Ms. Djusberg - aye; Mr. Donovan - aye; Mr. Hagerty - aye; Mr. DiMarzio - aye; Mr. Chapin - aye..” (Motion: Donovan, second: DiMarzio)
Vote by Mr. Donovan to enter into Executive Session in accordance with MGL c.30A, Sec. 21 to discuss contract negotiatio
Approve the Fire Chief and Deputy Fire Chief contracts
The Board reconvened, and the contracts were approved
The minutes say only "The Board reconvened, and the contracts were approved."
From the minutes
“The Board reconvened, and the contracts were approved..”
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