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January 8, 2026
11 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 December 18, 2025 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of December 18, 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 December 18, 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)
Open Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 5, 2026
Open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 5, 2026
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 5, 2026. 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 open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant for May 5, 2026. 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)
Release of Certificate Not to Encumber for Kelly Family Realty Trust for 354 East Main Street
Authorize the Chair to sign the Release of the Certificate Not to Encumber for the Kelly Family Realty Trust of 354 East Main Street
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the Release of the Certificate Not to Encumber for the Kelly Family Realty Trust of 354 East Main Street. 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 authorize the Chair to sign the Release of the Certificate Not to Encumber for the Kelly Family Realty Trust of 354 East Main Street. 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)
Gift Acceptance Forms
Approve the gift acceptance form for the donation of five (5) single gas ammonia meters from Lineage Logistics to the Avon Fire Department to support responses to their facility with ammonia-based...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift acceptance form for the donation of five (5) single gas ammonia meters from Lineage Logistics to the Avon Fire Department to support responses to their facility with ammonia-based refrigeration systems for an estimated value of $4,000. 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 gift acceptance form for the donation of five (5) single gas ammonia meters from Lineage Logistics to the Avon Fire Department to support responses to their facility with ammonia-based refrigeration systems for an estimated value of $4,000. 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)
Approve the gift acceptance form for the donation of $9,630 from the McElaney Trust Fund to the Avon Public Library to be used at the discretion of the Director and Board of Trustees, for the best...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift acceptance form for the donation of $9,630 from the McElaney Trust Fund to the Avon Public Library to be used at the discretion of the Director and Board of Trustees, for the best benefit of the library patrons. 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 gift acceptance form for the donation of $9,630 from the McElaney Trust Fund to the Avon Public Library to be used at the discretion of the Director and Board of Trustees, for the best benefit of the library patrons. 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)
Appointment of Park & Recreation Director
Appoint Christina Green to the Park & Recreation Director position and authorized the Board to sign the Employment Agreement
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Christina Green to the Park & Recreation Director position and authorized the Board to sign 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 Christina Green to the Park & Recreation Director position and authorized the Board to sign 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)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Christina Green for the full- time Park & Recreation Director position effective February 2, 2026
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Christina Green for the full- time Park & Recreation Director position effective February 2, 2026. 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 Personnel Action Form for Christina Green for the full- time Park & Recreation Director position effective February 2, 2026. 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)
Personnel Action Forms
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Council on Aging Van Driver Anthony Famalore for a step increase to a Grade 2, Step 8 effective January 2, 2026
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Council on Aging Van Driver Anthony Famalore for a step increase to a Grade 2, Step 8 effective January 2, 2026. 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 Personnel Action Form of Council on Aging Van Driver Anthony Famalore for a step increase to a Grade 2, Step 8 effective January 2, 2026. 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)
Approve the Personnel Action Form of Children's Library Assistant Diane Peterson for a step increase to a Grade 6, Step 5 effective January 30, 2026
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form of Children's Library Assistant Diane Peterson for a step increase to a Grade 6, Step 5 effective January 30, 2026. 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 Personnel Action Form of Children's Library Assistant Diane Peterson for a step increase to a Grade 6, Step 5 effective January 30, 2026. 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)
Resignation of Highway Laborer
Accept the resignation of Highway Laborer Steven Gallant effective January 9, 2026, with regret
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the resignation of Highway Laborer Steven Gallant effective January 9, 2026, with regret. 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 accept the resignation of Highway Laborer Steven Gallant effective January 9, 2026, with regret. 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)
Town Administrator's Report
Adjourn the Regular Session and to reconvene 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 reconvene 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); and (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 (DPW Director and Fire Chief). 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 reconvene 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); and (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 (DPW Director and Fire Chief). 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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