MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
August 21, 2025
7 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
Public Participation
Approve the meeting minutes of August 7, 2025 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of August 7, 2025 (Regular Session) as written. 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 approve the meeting minutes of August 7, 2025 (Regular Session) as written. 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)
Street Paving Contract Extension for T.L. Edwards
Approve the first one-year extension to the annual Street Paving Contract for T.L. Edwards
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the first one-year extension to the annual Street Paving Contract for T.L. Edwards. 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 approve the first one-year extension to the annual Street Paving Contract for T.L. Edwards. 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)
Special Town Meeting Warrant for October 7, 2025
Close the Special Town Meeting Warrant with three articles
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to close the Special Town Meeting Warrant with three articles. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. All articles will be discussed and reviewed at the next meeting of the Board. 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 close the Special Town Meeting Warrant with three articles. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. All articles will be discussed and reviewed at the next meeting of the Board. 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)
New Appointments
Appoint Jill Stewart as Interim Finance Director and execute the Employment Agreement
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Jill Stewart as Interim Finance Director and execute the Employment Agreement. 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 appoint Jill Stewart as Interim Finance Director and execute the Employment Agreement. 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)
Appoint Amanda McKay as Assistant Library Director and approve the Personnel Action Form for Grade 6, Step 1 effective August 27, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Amanda McKay as Assistant Library Director and approve the Personnel Action Form for Grade 6, Step 1 effective August 27, 2025. 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 appoint Amanda McKay as Assistant Library Director and approve the Personnel Action Form for Grade 6, Step 1 effective August 27, 2025. 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)
DeMarco Park Permit Application
Approve the DeMarco Park Permit application of Maria Antunes for a wedding ceremony at DeMarco Park on August 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park Permit application of Maria Antunes for a wedding ceremony at DeMarco Park on August 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. 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 approve the DeMarco Park Permit application of Maria Antunes for a wedding ceremony at DeMarco Park on August 23, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. 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)
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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