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October 6, 2022
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Participation
Approve the September 15, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the September 15, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the September 15, 2022 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application of Eversource Gas Company to remove and replace the transition end cap on the plastic gas main with a proposed 4' x 6' road cut on Wales Avenue
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application of Eversource Gas Company to remove and replace the transition end cap on the plastic gas main with a proposed 4' x 6' road cut on Wales Avenue. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application of Eversource Gas Company to remove and replace the transition end cap on the plastic gas main with a proposed 4' x 6' road cut on Wales Avenue. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
New Appointments
Appoint Therese Hickey to the position of Assistant Treasurer effective October 31, 2022
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Therese Hickey to the position of Assistant Treasurer effective October 31, 2022. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Therese Hickey to the position of Assistant Treasurer effective October 31, 2022. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Appoint Sharon Simon to the position of Administrative Assistant supporting both the Town Clerk and the Board of Health effective October 11, 2022
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Sharon Simon to the position of Administrative Assistant supporting both the Town Clerk and the Board of Health effective October 11, 2022. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Sharon Simon to the position of Administrative Assistant supporting both the Town Clerk and the Board of Health effective October 11, 2022. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Appoint Eric Ficarra to the position of Highway Laborer for the Department of Public Works effective October 11, 2022
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Eric Ficarra to the position of Highway Laborer for the Department of Public Works effective October 11, 2022. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint Eric Ficarra to the position of Highway Laborer for the Department of Public Works effective October 11, 2022. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Appointment Extension
Extend Mr. Bates seasonal employment by 30 days at which time it can be reviewed and discussed as to whether an additional extension will be needed
Mr. Suzor made a motion to extend Mr. Bates seasonal employment by 30 days at which time it can be reviewed and discussed as to whether an additional extension will be needed. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to extend Mr. Bates seasonal employment by 30 days at which time it can be reviewed and discussed as to whether an additional extension will be needed. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Streetlighting for Central Street and Reservoir Street
Approve the proposed additional three streetlights for Reservoir Street and Central Street
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the proposed additional three streetlights for Reservoir Street and Central Street. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the proposed additional three streetlights for Reservoir Street and Central Street. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Snowplowing Contracts
Approve and award the snowplowing contract to T.L. Edwards and authorize Mr. Fitzgerald to get salt from the State List
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and award the snowplowing contract to T.L. Edwards and authorize Mr. Fitzgerald to get salt from the State List. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and award the snowplowing contract to T.L. Edwards and authorize Mr. Fitzgerald to get salt from the State List. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Water Infrastructure Project - ARPA Funding
Authorize the Town Administrator and DPW Director to move forward with the AC pipe replacement project as described in Mr. Fitzgerald's memorandum to the Board and request quotes for future...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator and DPW Director to move forward with the AC pipe replacement project as described in Mr. Fitzgerald's memorandum to the Board and request quotes for future consideration. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to authorize the Town Administrator and DPW Director to move forward with the AC pipe replacement project as described in Mr. Fitzgerald's memorandum to the Board and request quotes for future consideration. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Street Opening Permit Applications
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Eversource Gas Company to abandon stub at the gas main at 408 East Main Street with a proposed 4' x 6' road cut on Lambert Drive
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Eversource Gas Company to abandon stub at the gas main at 408 East Main Street with a proposed 4' x 6' road cut on Lambert Drive. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Eversource Gas Company to abandon stub at the gas main at 408 East Main Street with a proposed 4' x 6' road cut on Lambert Drive. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Eversource Gas Company to replace the riser for gas meters at 33 Bartlett Street
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Eversource Gas Company to replace the riser for gas meters at 33 Bartlett Street. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit Application from Eversource Gas Company to replace the riser for gas meters at 33 Bartlett Street. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Facility Repairs: Library
Use capital funds for the library stairs replacement project as it is a safety issue
Mr. Suzor made a motion to use capital funds for the library stairs replacement project as it is a safety issue. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to use capital funds for the library stairs replacement project as it is a safety issue. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Town Administrator's Report
Accept the Community Compact grants and allow the Town Administrator to sign the grant paperwork and move forward accordingly
Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the Community Compact grants and allow the Town Administrator to sign the grant paperwork and move forward accordingly. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to accept the Community Compact grants and allow the Town Administrator to sign the grant paperwork and move forward accordingly. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
Adjournment
Adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or...
Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - and more specifically the Open Meeting Law, G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 22(f) and (g) and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters) or litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session and convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements - and more specifically the Open Meeting Law, G.L. Chapter 30A, Sections 22(f) and (g) and to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters) or litigation as an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the government's bargaining or litigating position. Mr. Beckerman seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chairman Beckerman voted aye. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Beckerman)
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