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January 27, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Kevin R. Donovan, Suzanne Djusberg, Roger Woods, Paul Bunker, Amanda Zompetti
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Former Whitman Selectman Richard S. Rosen reported on the 150th Anniversary Celebrations of the Town of South Abington
Open the hearing (Former Whitman Selectman Richard S. Rosen reported on the 150th Anniversary Celebrations of the Town of South Abington)
To open the hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to open the hearing, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Continue the hearing for two weeks
To continue the hearing for two weeks
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“Motion by Mr. Woods to continue the hearing for two weeks. The count needs to come down. He needs to show on a plot plan which cars are his and which ones are for the junkyard. Seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous Continued Show Cause Hearing: J. D. Variety, Manjulaben Patel, 201 N. Quincy Street..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Close the hearing with no finding
To close the hearing with no finding
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“Motion by Mr. Woods to close the hearing with no finding, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Minutes
Approve (Minutes)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Request from Abington St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee to use the parking lots at Center and North Schools for line up
Approve (Request from Abington St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee to use the parking lots at Center and North Schools for line up)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Vote to change DBA from Webster Timber Lanes to Luci's Pizza Bar, 460 Bedford Street
Approve (Vote to change DBA from Webster Timber Lanes to Luci's Pizza Bar, 460 Bedford Street)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Report on the results of the District Wide Election for the new Vocational High School and possible vote to include a de
Submit a Warrant Article for the Annual Town Meeting for appropriation of approximately $22M from the Regional School Committee and authorize a debt exclusion question on the ballot for the Annual...
To submit a Warrant Article for the Annual Town Meeting for appropriation of approximately $22M from the Regional School Committee and authorize a debt exclusion question on the ballot for the Annual Town Election
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to submit a Warrant Article for the Annual Town Meeting for appropriation of approximately $22M from the Regional School Committee and authorize a debt exclusion question on the ballot for the Annual Town Election, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Go into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30A, section 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining to wit; Massachusetts Coalition of Police,...
To go into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30A, section 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining to wit; Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Local 476, and to reconvene
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to go into EXECUTIVE SESSION pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 30A, section 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining to wit; Massachusetts Coalition of Police, Local 476, and to reconvene, seconded by Mr. Bunker. Roll call vote: Ms. Zompetti, yes; Mr. Bunker, yes; Mr. Woods, yes; Ms. Djusberg, yes; Mr. Donovan, yes..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Approve the Police contract
To approve the Police contract
Yes: Bunker, Donovan, Woods, ZompettiThe roll call does not list Suzanne Djusberg, who was present.
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve the Police contract, seconded by Mr. Bunker. Roll call vote: Ms. Zompetti, yes; Mr. Bunker, yes; Mr. Woods, yes; Ms. Djusberg; Mr. Donovan, yes..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Adjourn at 6:40 p.m.
To adjourn at 6:40 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to adjourn at 6:40 p.m., seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
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