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December 19, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Eric Beckerman, Jason Suzor, Shannon Coffey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Participation
Approve the December 5, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the December 5, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the December 5, 2024 (Regular Session) meeting minutes as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Liquor License Renewals
Approve the renewals of the following liquor licenses: 1
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the renewals of the following liquor licenses: 1. David Benvissuto, d/b/a Ben's Pour House, 39-43 East Main St. (Restaurant - full alcohol) 2. Wine.com-Massachusetts, Inc. d/b/a Wine.com, 33 Wales Ave. (Package store - full alcohol) 3. Sulamita Figueiredo d/b/a Mainha Restaurant, 160 Memorial Dr. (Restaurant - beer and wine) Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the renewals of the following liquor licenses: 1. David Benvissuto, d/b/a Ben's Pour House, 39-43 East Main St. (Restaurant - full alcohol) 2. Wine.com-Massachusetts, Inc. d/b/a Wine.com, 33 Wales Ave. (Package store - full alcohol) 3. Sulamita Figueiredo d/b/a Mainha Restaurant, 160 Memorial Dr. (Restaurant - beer and wine) Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Class IT License Renewals
Approve the renewals of the following Class II licenses: 1
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the renewals of the following Class II licenses: 1. Avon Auto Brokers, Inc., 109 Memorial Dr. (Class I) 2. Avon Auto Brokers, Inc., 159 Memorial Dr. (Class I) 3. Avon Gas & Service, Inc., 284 East Main St. (Class ID) Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the renewals of the following Class II licenses: 1. Avon Auto Brokers, Inc., 109 Memorial Dr. (Class I) 2. Avon Auto Brokers, Inc., 159 Memorial Dr. (Class I) 3. Avon Gas & Service, Inc., 284 East Main St. (Class ID) Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Common Victualler License Renewals
Approve the renewals of the following Common Victualler licenses: 1
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the renewals of the following Common Victualler licenses: 1. David Benvissuto, d/b/a Ben's Pour House, 39-43 East Main St. 2. JLW Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 5 Stockwell Dr. 3. Sulamita Figueiredo d/b/a Mainha Restaurant, 160 Memorial Dr. 4. NN Business Development, LLC, 5 Stockwell Dr. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the renewals of the following Common Victualler licenses: 1. David Benvissuto, d/b/a Ben's Pour House, 39-43 East Main St. 2. JLW Donuts, LLC d/b/a Dunkin Donuts, 5 Stockwell Dr. 3. Sulamita Figueiredo d/b/a Mainha Restaurant, 160 Memorial Dr. 4. NN Business Development, LLC, 5 Stockwell Dr. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Entertainment Licenses
Approve the renewals of the following Entertainment licenses
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the renewals of the following Entertainment licenses. 1. David Benvissuto d/b/a Ben's Pour House, 39-43 East Main St., (one amusement license for juke box, one public entertainment license and two pool table licenses) Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve the renewals of the following Entertainment licenses. 1. David Benvissuto d/b/a Ben's Pour House, 39-43 East Main St., (one amusement license for juke box, one public entertainment license and two pool table licenses) Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Request from Rhonda Roberts for Approval of Home Equity Loan
Approve and authorize Ms. Roberts to take a home equity loan for up to $35,000 for her West Bridgewater home
Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize Ms. Roberts to take a home equity loan for up to $35,000 for her West Bridgewater home. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to approve and authorize Ms. Roberts to take a home equity loan for up to $35,000 for her West Bridgewater home. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
New Appointments
Appoint the following individuals as Youth Prevention Leaders for the Board of Health effective January 2, 2025 at the rate of $15.00 per hour
Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint the following individuals as Youth Prevention Leaders for the Board of Health effective January 2, 2025 at the rate of $15.00 per hour. e Khalid Ford e Clarissa Polynice e Gwaishmee Cherilus e Reginae Paul Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to appoint the following individuals as Youth Prevention Leaders for the Board of Health effective January 2, 2025 at the rate of $15.00 per hour. e Khalid Ford e Clarissa Polynice e Gwaishmee Cherilus e Reginae Paul Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
Adjournment
Adjourn the regular session
Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chair Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed.
The roll call in the minutes leaves out Shannon Coffey, who seconded the motion; the Select Board office told MassVoter.com by email (October 8, 2026) that she voted aye.
From the minutes
“Mr. Suzor made a motion to adjourn the regular session. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Mr. Suzor voted aye. Chair Beckerman voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Suzor, second: Coffey)
From the Avon Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center (2025 on) and Document Center (2018–2024). We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials.
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