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September 11, 2023
13 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Alex Hagerty, Kevin R. Donovan, Tim Chapin, Kevin DiMarzio, Suzanne Djusberg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Request by Mass. Electric Co. dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install three JO poles on Brockton Aven
Open the hearing (Request by Mass. Electric Co. dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install three JO poles on Brockton Aven)
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. DiMarzio to open the hearing, seconded by Mr. Chapin, unanimous..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Chapin)
Close the hearing (Request by Mass. Electric Co. dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install three JO poles on Brockton Aven)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close the hearing made by Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Chapin, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Chapin)
Approve (Request by Mass. Electric Co. dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc. to install three JO poles on Brockton Aven)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: DiMarzio)
Request by Mass. Electric Co. dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., to install two JO poles on Bedford Street
Open the hearing (Request by Mass. Electric Co. dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., to install two JO poles on Bedford Street)
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to open the hearing made by Mr. DiMarzio, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Djusberg)
Close the hearing (Request by Mass. Electric Co. dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., to install two JO poles on Bedford Street)
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. Donovan - paperwork seemed to be in order and made a motion to close the hearing, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: DiMarzio)
Approve the hearing (Request by Mass. Electric Co. dba National Grid and Verizon New England, Inc., to install two JO poles on Bedford Street)
To approve the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to approve the hearing made by Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: DiMarzio)
Joseph Cotter, Eagle Scout
Approve the project (Joseph Cotter, Eagle Scout)
To approve the project
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to approve the project, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: DiMarzio)
Approve the August 9, 2023, minutes
To approve the August 9, 2023, minutes
Yes: Chapin, Djusberg, Donovan, HagertyAbstained: DiMarzio
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to approve the August 9, 2023, minutes, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, 4 ayes, abstention (Mr. DiMarzio)..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Djusberg)
Request to appoint R. Andrew Burbine as Alternate to Zoning Board of Appeals and Town of Abington representative to NAS
Appoint Mr. Burbine as Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Town of Abington representative to NAS Board of Appeals
To appoint Mr. Burbine as Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Town of Abington representative to NAS Board of Appeals
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to appoint Mr. Burbine as Alternate to the Zoning Board of Appeals and Town of Abington representative to NAS Board of Appeals, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Djusberg)
Go on record for recommending favorable action on Special Town Meeting Article 5 for $38.5M for the Fire Station/DPW Building Project
To go on record for recommending favorable action on Special Town Meeting Article 5 for $38.5M for the Fire Station/DPW Building Project
From the minutes
“Mr. Donovan made the motion that the Board of Selectmen go on record for recommending favorable action on Special Town Meeting Article 5 for $38.5M for the Fire Station/DPW Building Project, seconded by Mr. Chapin, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Chapin)
Request from South Shore Recycling Coop to appoint Chris Schultz and Eddie Murphy as Abington's representatives
Appoint Chris Schultz and Eddie Murphy
To appoint Chris Schultz and Eddie Murphy
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to appoint Chris Schultz and Eddie Murphy, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: DiMarzio)
Town Manager Report
Approve (Town Manager Report)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion to approve made by Mr. DiMarzio, seconded by Mr. Chapin, unanimous..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Chapin)
Enter into Executive Session in accordance with MGL c.30A, §21 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the...
To enter into Executive Session in accordance with MGL c.30A, §21 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares, and not to return to open session
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to enter into Executive Session in accordance with MGL c.30A, §21 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares, and not to return to open session, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio. Roll call vote: Mr. Donovan, aye; Ms. Djusberg, aye: Mr. DiMarzio, aye; Mr. Chapin, aye, Mr. Hagerty, aye..” (Motion: Donovan, second: DiMarzio)
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