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March 10, 2025
15 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
Request to increase number of vehicles from 15 to 26 Class II license of 810 Auto Motors LLC, 810 Brockton Avenue
Approve the request (Request to increase number of vehicles from 15 to 26 Class II license of 810 Auto Motors LLC, 810 Brockton Avenue)
To approve the request
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve the request, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Approve the policy
To approve the policy
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve the policy, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Request for Appointment
Appoint Chris O'Neill as voting member to the Conservation Commission
To appoint Chris O'Neill as voting member to the Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to appoint Chris O'Neill as voting member to the Conservation Commission, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Appoint Michael Lavery to the Affordable Housing Trust
To appoint Michael Lavery to the Affordable Housing Trust
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to appoint Michael Lavery to the Affordable Housing Trust, seconded by Ms. Zompetti, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Zompetti)
Appoint Amanda Languirand to the Commission on Disabilities
To appoint Amanda Languirand to the Commission on Disabilities
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to appoint Amanda Languirand to the Commission on Disabilities, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Nominate Mr. Donovan (Request for Appointment)
To nominate Mr. Donovan
Yes: Bunker, Djusberg, Woods, ZompettiAbstained: Donovan
From the minutes
“Mr. Woods nominated Mr. Donovan, seconded by Mr. Bunker, 4 ayes, 1 abstention (KRD)..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Town Manager Report on FY26 Budget Process and discussion and possible vote on policy as it relates to the budget proces
That the Town Manager is hereby directed to investigate, study and report back to the Board of Selectmen, at first meeting in September 2025, on a course of action for the possible restructuring...
That the Town Manager is hereby directed to investigate, study and report back to the Board of Selectmen, at first meeting in September 2025, on a course of action for the possible restructuring and outsourcing of certain town services under the direction of the Town Manager for the departments located at Town Hall
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods that the Town Manager is hereby directed to investigate, study and report back to the Board of Selectmen, at first meeting in September 2025, on a course of action for the possible restructuring and outsourcing of certain town services under the direction of the Town Manager for the departments located at Town Hall, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Discussion and Vote on Closing of Streets for Annual St. Patrick's Parade on Sunday, March 16th
Approve Chief Bonney's street closings
To approve Chief Bonney's street closings
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve Chief Bonney's street closings, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous 4..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Approve (Minutes: February 10, 2025)
To approve (Minutes: February 10, 2025)
From the minutes
“Minutes: February 10, 2025 - motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Discussion and Vote on Issuing a Cease and Desist Order for Vehicle Storage on the Property at 201 North Quincy Street a
Give 21 days to clean up the property and bring it into compliance
To give 21 days to clean up the property and bring it into compliance
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to give 21 days to clean up the property and bring it into compliance. At that time, if it is not in total compliance, the Board will authorize Town Counsel to file a court order to clean it up, seconded by Ms. Zompetti, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Zompetti)
Request for a one-day liquor license for 10th District Brewing Co., for St. Patrick's Day Parade
Approve (Request for a one-day liquor license for 10th District Brewing Co., for St. Patrick's Day Parade)
To approve
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve, seconded by Ms. Zompetti, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Zompetti)
Go into Executive Session, pursuant to the provisions of MGL chapter 30A section 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining to wit: AFSCME COUNCIL 93, Abington, Highway, Park...
To go into Executive Session, pursuant to the provisions of MGL chapter 30A section 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining to wit: AFSCME COUNCIL 93, Abington, Highway, Park and Sewer Department Employees, Local 1700 and non-union personnel - DPW Director, and to reconvene
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to go into Executive Session, pursuant to the provisions of MGL chapter 30A section 21 (3) to discuss strategy with respect to Collective Bargaining to wit: AFSCME COUNCIL 93, Abington, Highway, Park and Sewer Department Employees, Local 1700 and non-union personnel - DPW Director, and to reconvene, seconded by Ms. Djusberg. Roll call vote: Ms. Zompetti, yes; Mr. Bunker, yes; Mr. Woods, yes; Ms. Djusberg, yes; Mr. Donovan, yes..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
For a three year agreement for AFSCME Council 93, Abington, Highway, Park and Sewer Department Employees, Local 1700 - 1st year 2%, 2nd year 2.5%, 3rd year 2.9% and adjustment of some stipends
For a three year agreement for AFSCME Council 93, Abington, Highway, Park and Sewer Department Employees, Local 1700 - 1st year 2%, 2nd year 2.5%, 3rd year 2.9% and adjustment of some stipends
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods for a three year agreement for AFSCME Council 93, Abington, Highway, Park and Sewer Department Employees, Local 1700 - 1st year 2%, 2nd year 2.5%, 3rd year 2.9% and adjustment of some stipends, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Approve the agreement of DPW Director John Stone
To approve the agreement of DPW Director John Stone
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to approve the agreement of DPW Director John Stone, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Bunker)
Adjourn at 6:55 p.m.
To adjourn at 6:55 p.m
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to adjourn at 6:55 p.m., seconded by Ms. Zompetti, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Zompetti)
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