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November 20, 2025
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was held jointly with the Board of Assessors; only the Select Board’s own votes are shown.
Present: Jason Suzor, Eric Beckerman, Shannon Coffey
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Participation
Approve the meeting minutes of November 6, 2025 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of November 6, 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 November 6, 2025 (Regular Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Select Board Vote
The Select Board NOT to adopt the Residential Exemption
Mr. Beckerman made a motion for the Select Board NOT to adopt the Residential Exemption. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion for the Select Board NOT to adopt the Residential Exemption. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
The Board of Assessors recommends a CIP shift of 1.50 with a Residential Factor of 71.11. By
Adopt the Small Commercial Exemption
Ms. Beckerman made a motion for the Select Board to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Ms. Beckerman made a motion for the Select Board to adopt the Small Commercial Exemption. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Select Board Vote
Set the tax rate at a factor of 1.5%
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to set the tax rate at a factor of 1.5%. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to set the tax rate at a factor of 1.5%. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Council on Aging Van - Execute Lease Agreement
Approve and execute the Brockton Area Transit Authority and Town of Avon Intergovernmental Agreement and Mobility Assistance Program vehicle lease for the Council on Aging
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and execute the Brockton Area Transit Authority and Town of Avon Intergovernmental Agreement and Mobility Assistance Program vehicle lease for the Council on Aging. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and execute the Brockton Area Transit Authority and Town of Avon Intergovernmental Agreement and Mobility Assistance Program vehicle lease for the Council on Aging. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Council on Aging Disposition Form
Approve the surplus disposition of an old office chair at the Council on Aging
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the surplus disposition of an old office chair at the Council on Aging. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the surplus disposition of an old office chair at the Council on Aging. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Appointment of Assistant Tax Collector
Appoint Jennifer Duncan as the Assistant Tax Collector
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Jennifer Duncan as the Assistant Tax Collector. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Jennifer Duncan as the Assistant Tax Collector. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Jennifer Duncan as the Assistant Tax Collector at a Grade OAL 7, Step 1 effective December 15, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Jennifer Duncan as the Assistant Tax Collector at a Grade OAL 7, Step 1 effective December 15, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Jennifer Duncan as the Assistant Tax Collector at a Grade OAL 7, Step 1 effective December 15, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Appointment to Avon Housing Authority
Appoint Donna Fitzgerald as the Tenant-Appointee to the Avon Housing Authority, term to expire June 2030
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Donna Fitzgerald as the Tenant-Appointee to the Avon Housing Authority, term to expire June 2030. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Donna Fitzgerald as the Tenant-Appointee to the Avon Housing Authority, term to expire June 2030. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Personnel Action Form
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Per Diem Dispatcher Alison Ning for a step increase to a Grade 7, Step 8 effective November 6, 2025
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Per Diem Dispatcher Alison Ning for a step increase to a Grade 7, Step 8 effective November 6, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Per Diem Dispatcher Alison Ning for a step increase to a Grade 7, Step 8 effective November 6, 2025. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Regular Session
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session. 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. 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)
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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