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July 10, 2025
8 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Roger Woods, Suzanne Djusberg, Kevin R. Donovan, Paul Bunker
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve (Approval of June 23, 2025, Minutes)
To approve (Approval of June 23, 2025, Minutes)
From the minutes
“Approval of June 23, 2025, Minutes - motion by Ms. Djusberg to approve, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Djusberg, second: Bunker)
Discussion and Vote to Call Special Town Election to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Selectman Amanda Zomp
Hold the election on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Beaver Brook Elementary School
To hold the election on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Beaver Brook Elementary School
From the minutes
“motion by Mr. Donovan to hold the election on Saturday, November 15, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Beaver Brook Elementary School, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Bunker)
Consider year end transfers in accordance with MGL chapter 44, section 33B
Approve year end transfers as delineated that are allowed under chapter 44 sec 33B
To approve year end transfers as delineated that are allowed under chapter 44 sec 33B
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to approve year end transfers as delineated that are allowed under chapter 44 sec 33B, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Djusberg)
For a report from the Treasurer for the September 8th meeting on how we are doing on the reconciliation process
For a report from the Treasurer for the September 8th meeting on how we are doing on the reconciliation process
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan for a report from the Treasurer for the September 8th meeting on how we are doing on the reconciliation process. He also wants to see how the trend is going for any particular department; if it is above where it should be for that quarter, he would like the department head to explain why. He is concerned about overtime and anything else trending beyond norm to get a handle on it. The motion was seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Bunker)
Policy directive: authorize and direct the Town Manager to begin bargaining and notifications to restructure Town Hall staffing and services in FY26
That it is the policy of the Select Board that: The Town Manager is authorized and directed to begin appropriate bargaining and notifications to implement this directive including any cuts to staffing or level of services
From the minutes
“Mr. Donovan therefore makes the motion that it is the policy of the Select Board that: The Town Manager is authorized and directed to begin appropriate bargaining and notifications to implement this directive including any cuts to staffing or level of services. The Town Manager is authorized and directed to work with Labor Counsel to comply with any and all labor and employment obligations regarding this directive. Further, the Town Manager shall report to and identify within 10 days of this order to the Chairman of the Select Board as to the positions identified and plans set forth to effect the same. Ms. Djusberg seconded the motion, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Djusberg)
Appoint Select Board liaison to Affordable Housing Trust and Plymouth County Advisory Board
Appoint Mr. Bunker to the two boards as liaison
To appoint Mr. Bunker to the two boards as liaison
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Woods to appoint Mr. Bunker to the two boards as liaison, seconded by Ms. Djusberg, unanimous..” (Motion: Woods, second: Djusberg)
Request for appointment to Veterans Memorial Trustees
Appoint Mr. Belfiore and Ms. Atkins
To appoint Mr. Belfiore and Ms. Atkins
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to appoint Mr. Belfiore and Ms. Atkins, seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Bunker)
Adjourn at 10:33 a.m.
To adjourn at 10:33 a.m
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to adjourn at 10:33 a.m., seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, 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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