MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
September 4, 2025
15 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 August 21, 2025 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of August 21, 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 August 21, 2025 (Regular Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Discussion & Vote on Special Town Meeting Warrant
Accept Article One as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept Article One as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept Article One as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve Article Two as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Article Two as written, Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Article Two as written, Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve Article Three as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Article Three as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Article Three as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve Article Four as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Article Four as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve Article Four as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant and authorized the Board to sign and execute the Warrant
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant and authorized the Board to sign and execute the Warrant. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Special Town Meeting Warrant and authorized the Board to sign and execute the Warrant. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
West Spring Street Road Closure
Approve the proposed interim safety measure to dead-end West Spring Street at its intersection with Route 28
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the proposed interim safety measure to dead-end West Spring Street at its intersection with Route 28. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the proposed interim safety measure to dead-end West Spring Street at its intersection with Route 28. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Common Victualler's License
Approve the application of Anthony Merhej for a new Common Victualler's license for AHOP, Inc d/b/a Avon House of Pizza
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the application of Anthony Merhej for a new Common Victualler's license for AHOP, Inc d/b/a Avon House of Pizza. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the application of Anthony Merhej for a new Common Victualler's license for AHOP, Inc d/b/a Avon House of Pizza. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Regional Dispatch Memorandum of Agreement
Approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for regional dispatch and authorized the Board to sign
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for regional dispatch and authorized the Board to sign. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Intermunicipal Agreement for regional dispatch and authorized the Board to sign. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Street Opening Permit
Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 167 West High Street for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to repair a leak in the gas main
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 167 West High Street for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to repair a leak in the gas main. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource for 167 West High Street for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut to repair a leak in the gas main. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Route 28 Sidewalk
Approve the correspondence to MassDOT regarding Route 28 sidewalk concerns and authorized the Chair to sign
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the correspondence to MassDOT regarding Route 28 sidewalk concerns and authorized the Chair to sign. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the correspondence to MassDOT regarding Route 28 sidewalk concerns and authorized the Chair to sign. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Walking Trail Regulations
Approve the Walking Trail Regulations with the one edit
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Walking Trail Regulations with the one edit. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Walking Trail Regulations with the one edit. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
DBVW Invoice
Approve the DBVW Invoice #2437-10 dated 07/074/25 in the amount of $82,754.92 as expenditures over $50,000 are to be approved by the Select Board
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DBVW Invoice #2437-10 dated 07/074/25 in the amount of $82,754.92 as expenditures over $50,000 are to be approved by the Select Board. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DBVW Invoice #2437-10 dated 07/074/25 in the amount of $82,754.92 as expenditures over $50,000 are to be approved by the Select Board. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Personnel Action Form
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Circulation Assistant Mark Devoll for a step increase for a Grade 3, Step 3 effective September 25, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Circulation Assistant Mark Devoll for a step increase for a Grade 3, Step 3 effective September 25, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Circulation Assistant Mark Devoll for a step increase for a Grade 3, Step 3 effective September 25, 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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