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January 22, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kevin R. Donovan, Tim Chapin, Kevin DiMarzio, Suzanne Djusberg
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization of the Board
Nominate Mr. Donovan as Chair (Reorganization of the Board)
To nominate Mr. Donovan as Chair
From the minutes
“Ms. Djusberg nominated Mr. Donovan as Chair, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio. There were no other nominations. The vote was unanimous..” (Motion: Djusberg, second: DiMarzio)
Nominate Tim Chapin as Vice Chair
To nominate Mr. Chapin
From the minutes
“Ms. Djusberg nominated Mr. Chapin, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Djusberg, second: DiMarzio)
Deny the request
To deny the request
The minutes say "2-2 with Mr. Chapin and Mr. DiMarzio against and Ms. Djusberg and Mr. Donovan for," but Mr. Chapin and Mr. DiMarzio made and seconded this motion to deny, so it is not clear whether "against" means against the motion or against the request. Showing the count only; a tie vote does not pass.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to deny the request, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio. Vote was 2-2 with Mr. Chapin and Mr. DiMarzio against and Ms. Djusberg and Mr. Donovan for..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Discussion on opening Pattison Street parking area for Rail Trail parking
Authorize the opening (Discussion on opening Pattison Street parking area for Rail Trail parking)
To authorize the opening
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. DiMarzio to authorize the opening, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Djusberg)
Vote to approve the closing of roadways and the use of the North and Center Schools for the Saint Patrick's Day Parade o
Authorize in conjunction with the Police Chief to close any side roads that he feels necessary to accommodate the parade
To authorize in conjunction with the Police Chief to close any side roads that he feels necessary to accommodate the parade
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Chapin to authorize in conjunction with the Police Chief to close any side roads that he feels necessary to accommodate the parade, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Approval of Minutes: October 23, 2023
Approval of Minutes: October 23, 2023
From the minutes
“Approval of Minutes: October 23, 2023 - motion by Mr. Chapin, seconded by Mr. DiMarzio, unanimous..” (Motion: Chapin, second: DiMarzio)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of November 13, 2023
November 13, 2023
From the minutes
“November 13, 2023 - motion by Mr. DiMarzio, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Djusberg)
Enter into Executive Session in accordance with MGL c30A, Sec. 21 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, and to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel if an open meeting...
To enter into Executive Session in accordance with MGL c30A, Sec. 21 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, and to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares and will re-enter into open session for possible
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. DiMarzio to enter into Executive Session in accordance with MGL c30A, Sec. 21 to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, and to discuss contract negotiations with non-union personnel if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares and will re-enter into open session for possible vote, seconded by Ms. Djusberg. Roll call vote: Ms. Djusberg, aye; Mr. DiMarzio, aye; Mr. Chapin, aye; Mr. Donovan, aye..” (Motion: DiMarzio, second: Djusberg)
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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