MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 7, 2025
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Jason Suzor, Eric Beckerman, Shannon Coffey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Meeting Minutes
Approve the meeting minutes of July 17, 2025 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of July 17, 2025 (Regular Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of July 17, 2025 (Regular Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Open Special Town Meeting Warrant for October 7, 2025
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Tuesday, October 7, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Civic Plus - Town Website Update Agreement
Approve the new agreement for Civic Plus and authorize the Chair to sign
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the new agreement for Civic Plus and authorize the Chair to sign. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the new agreement for Civic Plus and authorize the Chair to sign. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
New Appointments
Appoint Council on Aging Director Christien Rexford to the Old Colony Planning Council - Area Agency on Aging Advisory Committee
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Council on Aging Director Christien Rexford to the Old Colony Planning Council - Area Agency on Aging Advisory Committee. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Council on Aging Director Christien Rexford to the Old Colony Planning Council - Area Agency on Aging Advisory Committee. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Appoint Derek Staffier as Avon's delegate to the Old Colony Planning Council
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Derek Staffier as Avon's delegate to the Old Colony Planning Council. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Derek Staffier as Avon's delegate to the Old Colony Planning Council. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
One Day Special Permits
Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permits for the Avon Fish & Game Association for outdoor club events to be held on September 13, 2025, September 22, 2025, and October 5, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permits for the Avon Fish & Game Association for outdoor club events to be held on September 13, 2025, September 22, 2025, and October 5, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permits for the Avon Fish & Game Association for outdoor club events to be held on September 13, 2025, September 22, 2025, and October 5, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the One Day Special Permit for an outdoor Block Party to be held at the Avon V.F.W., Inc., Post #8892 on August 23, 2025, from 6:00 p.m
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Permit for an outdoor Block Party to be held at the Avon V.F.W., Inc., Post #8892 on August 23, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with live music, food, and games. No alcohol is to be served outdoors. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Permit for an outdoor Block Party to be held at the Avon V.F.W., Inc., Post #8892 on August 23, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. with live music, food, and games. No alcohol is to be served outdoors. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Town Clerk - House Bill #2270 - Select Board Vote on the Special Act
The Select Board approve the changes proposed by the Town's Special Counsel and the House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading all as set forth on the revised HB No. 2270
Mr. Beckerman made a motion that the Select Board approve the changes proposed by the Town's Special Counsel and the House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading all as set forth on the revised HB No. 2270. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed. All were in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion that the Select Board approve the changes proposed by the Town's Special Counsel and the House Committee on Bills in the Third Reading all as set forth on the revised HB No. 2270. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed. All were in favor..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
DBVW Invoice
Approve invoice #2437-09 dated July 7, 2025, from DBVW Architects in the amount of $55,024
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve invoice #2437-09 dated July 7, 2025, from DBVW Architects in the amount of $55,024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion camied.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve invoice #2437-09 dated July 7, 2025, from DBVW Architects in the amount of $55,024. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion camied..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Personnel Action Forms
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Circulation Assistant Anthony Garcia for a step increase from a Grade 3, Step 2 to a Grade 3, Step 3 effective July 11, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Circulation Assistant Anthony Garcia for a step increase from a Grade 3, Step 2 to a Grade 3, Step 3 effective July 11, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Circulation Assistant Anthony Garcia for a step increase from a Grade 3, Step 2 to a Grade 3, Step 3 effective July 11, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Prevention Coordinator Emmanuela Isidor for a step increase from a Grade 10, Step 12 to a Grade 10, Step 13 effective August 2, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Prevention Coordinator Emmanuela Isidor for a step increase from a Grade 10, Step 12 to a Grade 10, Step 13 effective August 2, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Prevention Coordinator Emmanuela Isidor for a step increase from a Grade 10, Step 12 to a Grade 10, Step 13 effective August 2, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Street Opening Permits
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to repair a leak in the gas main at 301 Central Street
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to repair a leak in the gas main at 301 Central Street. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to repair a leak in the gas main at 301 Central Street. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to repair a Jeak in the gas main at 161 West High Street
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to repair a Jeak in the gas main at 161 West High Street. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to repair a Jeak in the gas main at 161 West High Street. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Resignation Notices
Accept with regret the retirement notice of Highway Laborer John Omar effective October 17, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept with regret the retirement notice of Highway Laborer John Omar effective October 17, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept with regret the retirement notice of Highway Laborer John Omar effective October 17, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Accept with regret the resignation of Public Safety Dispatcher Chelsea Filippini effective September 2, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Public Safety Dispatcher Chelsea Filippini effective September 2, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept with regret the resignation of Public Safety Dispatcher Chelsea Filippini effective September 2, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Regular Session and to convene in Executive Session for (1) the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session and to convene in Executive Session for (1) 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); (2) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining or litigating position. (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters; and (3) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session and to convene in Executive Session for (1) 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); (2) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining as an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the town's bargaining or litigating position. (AFSCME, Police, Fire, Call Firefighters; and (3) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. A roll call vote was taken. Ms. Coffey voted aye. Mr. Beckerman voted aye. Mr. Suzor voted aye. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
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