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July 10, 2023
15 recorded votes, 3 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
Continuation, hearing to request new Class II license to add to Commercial Garage license at Excel Auto Collision, 123 C
Open the hearing (Continuation, hearing to request new Class II license to add to Commercial Garage license at Excel Auto Collision, 123 C)
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Donovan made the motion to open the hearing, seconded by Mr. Chapin, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Chapin)
Close the hearing (Continuation, hearing to request new Class II license to add to Commercial Garage license at Excel Auto Collision, 123 C)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to close the hearing, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Djusberg)
Approve as requested (Continuation, hearing to request new Class II license to add to Commercial Garage license at Excel Auto Collision, 123 C)
To approve as requested
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to approve as requested, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: DiMarzio)
Request by Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to locate poles, wires and fix
Open the hearing (Request by Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to locate poles, wires and fix)
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. DiMarzio to open the hearing, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Djusberg)
Close the hearing (Request by Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to locate poles, wires and fix)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: DiMarzio)
Approve (Request by Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to locate poles, wires and fix)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to approve, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: DiMarzio)
Approve June 12, 2023, minutes (Request by Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to locate poles, wires and fix)
To approve June 12, 2023, minutes
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to approve June 12, 2023, minutes, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: DiMarzio)
Approve June 26, 2023, minutes (Request by Massachusetts Electric Company dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to locate poles, wires and fix)
To approve June 26, 2023, minutes
Yes: Chapin, Djusberg, HagertyAbstained: DiMarzio, Donovan
From the minutes
“Motion by Ms. Djusberg to approve June 26, 2023, minutes, seconded by Mr. Chapin, 3 ayes, 2 abstentions (Mr. Donovan, Mr. DiMarzio)..” (Motion: Djusberg, second: Chapin)
Request for appointment to Veterans Memorial Trustees
Appoint Mr. Walters (Request for appointment to Veterans Memorial Trustees)
To appoint Mr. Walters
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to appoint Mr. Walters, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: DiMarzio)
Request for one-time outdoor benefit event on Sunday, September 17" from 1 p.m.-5 p.m. at Lynch's Tavern, 236 North Aven
Approve pending Police and Fire approval
To approve pending Police and Fire approval
Yes: Chapin, DiMarzioNo: Djusberg, Donovan, Hagerty
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to approve pending Police and Fire approval, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio. Roll call vote: Mr. Chapin, aye; Mr. DiMarzio, aye; Mr. Donovan, no; Ms. Djusberg, no; Mr. Hagerty, no..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Post a meeting for July 17" pending Fire and Police opinion
To post a meeting for July 17" pending Fire and Police opinion
Yes: Chapin, Djusberg, Donovan, HagertyNo: DiMarzio
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to post a meeting for July 17" pending Fire and Police opinion, seconded by Ms. Djusberg. Roll call vote: Mr. Donovan, aye; Ms. Djusberg, aye; Mr. Hagerty, aye; Mr. DiMarzio, no; Mr. Chapin, aye..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Djusberg)
Vote to call for a Special Town Meeting to be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, and to Open the Warrant for the STM, s
Call fora STM on October 14, 2023, at 9 a.m. to be held at Abington High School and open the warrant and close on August 28
To call fora STM on October 14, 2023, at 9 a.m. to be held at Abington High School and open the warrant and close on August 28
From the minutes
“Mr. Donovan made the motion to call fora STM on October 14, 2023, at 9 a.m. to be held at Abington High School and open the warrant and close on August 28, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Djusberg)
Vote to call for a ballot election for a debt exclusion to be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023
Call for a ballot election for a debt exclusion to be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
To call for a ballot election for a debt exclusion to be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m
From the minutes
“Mr. Donovan made the motion to call for a ballot election for a debt exclusion to be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Djusberg)
Year-end Transfers
Approve (Year-end Transfers)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to approve, seconded by Mr. Chapin, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Chapin)
Town Manager Report We are looking at boiler replacement at the Library and how to pay for it and getting it done
Adjourn at 7:35 p.m.
To adjourn at 7:35 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to adjourn at 7:35 p.m., seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: DiMarzio)
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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