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October 28, 2024
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Kevin R. Donovan, Suzanne Djusberg, Roger Woods, Paul Bunker, Amanda Zompetti
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Amanda Zompetti recused herself and left the room for the vote on Exemption Municipal Employee Disclosure Forms.
Every vote, in order
For a single tax rate
For a single tax rate
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods for a single tax rate, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion to close the hearing made by Mr. Woods, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Find that a violation occurred at Vito's Auto Center, 135 Bedford Street (more vehicles than permitted)
That a violation occurred
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan that a violation occurred. Ms. Zompetti questioned the violation. Mr. Woods seconded the motion. It was his idea to do the car counts. Based on the Building Commissioner saying he had been respectful and worked with the department, he made the motion to modify the license. It looks like he has some room and will look to clarify the car count. Mr. Vatalaro - has been there for 30 years and never had any problems before. Unanimous on violation..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Modify the license to include 12 cars for sale and no more than six for parts, two for employees, total of 20
To modify the license to include 12 cars for sale and no more than six for parts, two for employees, total of 20
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to modify the license to include 12 cars for sale and no more than six for parts, two for employees, total of 20, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Status update on 201 North Quincy Street
Authorize Town Counsel to work with the Building Commissioner in terms of the property at 201 N. Quincy Street for enforcement action
To authorize Town Counsel to work with the Building Commissioner in terms of the property at 201 N. Quincy Street for enforcement action
From the minutes
“Mr. Woods made the motion to authorize Town Counsel to work with the Building Commissioner in terms of the property at 201 N. Quincy Street for enforcement action, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Liz Shea, Town Planner, requests the Board to review and take a vote to adopt the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan
Adopt the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan
To adopt the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan
Yes: Djusberg, Donovan, Woods, ZompettiAbstained: Bunker
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to adopt the updated Hazard Mitigation Plan, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, 4-1-0 (Mr. Bunker abstained)..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Requests for appointment
Approve the requested appointments (Requests for appointment)
To approve the requested appointments
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve the requested appointments, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Approve September 23, 2024, minutes
To approve September 23, 2024, minutes
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve September 23, 2024, minutes, seconded by Ms. Zompetti, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Zompetti)
Status update
Set the Warrant for the STM November 25, 2024
To set the Warrant for the STM November 25, 2024
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to set the Warrant for the STM November 25, 2024, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Approve the first article of the November 25, 2024 Special Town Meeting warrant (the minutes print "Article #")
Article #
From the minutes
“Article #, motion to approve by Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Woods, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Approve Article 2 of the November 25, 2024 Special Town Meeting warrant
Article #2
The minutes give "4-1-0 (Ms. Zompetti)" without saying whether Ms. Zompetti voted no or abstained (elsewhere the town writes counts as for-abstain-against). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Article #2, motion to approve by Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Woods, 4-1-0 (Ms. Zompetti)..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Woods)
Approve Article 3 of the November 25, 2024 Special Town Meeting warrant
Article #3
From the minutes
“Article #3, motion to approve by Mr. Donovan, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Djusberg)
Vote to declare miscellaneous vehicles and equipment as surplus and available for disposal in accordance with MGL 30b
Authorize the Town Manager to add or delete any items and approve the surplus for disposal
To authorize the Town Manager to add or delete any items and approve the surplus for disposal
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to authorize the Town Manager to add or delete any items and approve the surplus for disposal, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Vote on Exemption Municipal Employee Disclosure Forms
Approve the following list of employees who have submitted Exemption Municipal Employee Disclosure Forms who are working the elections
To approve the following list of employees who have submitted Exemption Municipal Employee Disclosure Forms who are working the elections
Amanda Zompetti stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote, so is not counted in this vote.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Wood to approve the following list of employees who have submitted Exemption Municipal Employee Disclosure Forms who are working the elections, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous: Jodie Hurst, Nancy Hurst, Liz Shea, Mary Rogers, Amanda Zompetti, Lindsay Wright..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Adjourn at 7:22 p.m.
To adjourn at 7:22 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to adjourn at 7:22 p.m., seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
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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