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December 17, 2025
5 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Roger Woods, Suzanne Djusberg, Kevin R. Donovan, Paul Bunker, Nicole Emery
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Discussion and votes on the Town Manager Search Committee Members
Appoint George O'Toole to the Town Manager Search Committee
The Chairman nominated George O'Toole who has been a long time Abington resident, has a successful background in both public and private sector and would be a good addition
Nominated by the Chairman (Roger Woods); votes taken by roll call.
From the minutes
“The Chairman nominated George O'Toole who has been a long time Abington resident, has a successful background in both public and private sector and would be a good addition. Roll call vote: Nicole Emery, yes; Paul Bunker, yes; Kevin Donovan, yes; Suzanne Djusberg, yes; Roger Woods, yes..” (Motion: Woods)
Appoint Ted Duggan to the Town Manager Search Committee
To nominate Ted Duggan who has five kids in the school system and an intense background in finance and accounting and would add to the committee
From the minutes
“Ms. Djusberg nominated Ted Duggan who has five kids in the school system and an intense background in finance and accounting and would add to the committee. Roll call vote: Nicole Emery, yes; Paul Bunker, yes; Kevin Donovan, yes; Suzanne Djusberg, yes; Roger Woods, yes..” (Motion: Djusberg)
Appoint Gregory Hanley to the Town Manager Search Committee
To nominate Gregory Hanley who hasn't been involved in anything in Abington but has had experience as the former town manager in Dracut, former town administrator in Holbrook, chairman of the personnel board in Pembroke and will bring the talent and experience to the table needed to interview
Yes: Bunker, Djusberg, Donovan, WoodsNo: EmeryThe roll call reads "Nicole Emery, there are other people she would like to consider, so no."
From the minutes
“Mr. Donovan nominated Gregory Hanley who hasn't been involved in anything in Abington but has had experience as the former town manager in Dracut, former town administrator in Holbrook, chairman of the personnel board in Pembroke and will bring the talent and experience to the table needed to interview. Roll call vote: Nicole Emery, there are other people she would like to consider, so no; Paul Bunker, yes; Kevin Donovan, yes; Suzanne Djusberg, yes; Roger Woods, yes..” (Motion: Donovan)
Vote to extend operating hours of restaurants on New Year's Eve
Extend hours of operation for liquor establishments on New Year's Eve until 2 a.m.
To extend hours of operation for liquor establishments on New Year's Eve until 2 a.m
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to extend hours of operation for liquor establishments on New Year's Eve until 2 a.m., seconded by Mr. Bunker, unanimous..” (Motion: Donovan, second: Bunker)
Adjourn at 10:05 a.m.
To adjourn at 10:05 a.m
From the minutes
“Motion by Mr. Donovan to adjourn at 10:05 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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