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January 29, 2026
14 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 January 8, 2026 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes January 8, 2026 (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 January 8, 2026 (Regular Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Ambulance Rate Adjustment
Approve the ambulance rate adjustment as recommended by Chief Charest
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the ambulance rate adjustment as recommended by Chief Charest. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the ambulance rate adjustment as recommended by Chief Charest. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the contract with Comprehensive Environmental Inc. for Storm Water Engineering in the amount of $20,000
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the contract with Comprehensive Environmental Inc. for Storm Water Engineering in the amount of $20,000. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the contract with Comprehensive Environmental Inc. for Storm Water Engineering in the amount of $20,000. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Conservation Commission Vacancy
Appoint Andrew Foley to the Conservation for a term to expire in June 2028
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Andrew Foley to the Conservation for a term to expire in June 2028. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Andrew Foley to the Conservation for a term to expire in June 2028. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Redevelopment Authority Vacancy
Place the vacancy for the Redevelopment Authority on the Annual Town Election ballot
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to place the vacancy for the Redevelopment Authority on the Annual Town Election ballot. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to place the vacancy for the Redevelopment Authority on the Annual Town Election ballot. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
St. Michael's Church as an Emergency Polling Location
Approve the St. Michael's Church basement located at 87 North Main Street as the emergency polling location for the 2026-2027 calendar year elections
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the St. Michael's Church basement located at 87 North Main Street as the emergency polling location for the 2026-2027 calendar year elections. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the St. Michael's Church basement located at 87 North Main Street as the emergency polling location for the 2026-2027 calendar year elections. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Communities Opportunities Group - CDBG Program Closeout
Approve the proposal from Communities Opportunities Group in the amount of $7,500 to close out the CDBPG program
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the proposal from Communities Opportunities Group in the amount of $7,500 to close out the CDBPG program. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the proposal from Communities Opportunities Group in the amount of $7,500 to close out the CDBPG program. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Council on Aging Heating Repairs
Approve the proposal from S.S. Service Corp
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the proposal from S.S. Service Corp. for the Council on Aging heating repairs in the amount of $6,304.80. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the proposal from S.S. Service Corp. for the Council on Aging heating repairs in the amount of $6,304.80. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the contract with Horsley Witten Group for Planning/Zoning services in the amount of $40,000
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the contract with Horsley Witten Group for Planning/Zoning services in the amount of $40,000. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the contract with Horsley Witten Group for Planning/Zoning services in the amount of $40,000. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Appointments
Appoint Corron Wilson to the Interim Senior Water Operator position for Grade PW-3, Step 1 effective February 2, 2026, as recommended by the DPW Director
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Corron Wilson to the Interim Senior Water Operator position for Grade PW-3, Step 1 effective February 2, 2026, as recommended by the DPW Director. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Corron Wilson to the Interim Senior Water Operator position for Grade PW-3, Step 1 effective February 2, 2026, as recommended by the DPW Director. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Corron Wilson to the Interim Senior Water Operator position for Grade PW-3, Step 1 effective February 2, 2026
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Corron Wilson to the Interim Senior Water Operator position for Grade PW-3, Step 1 effective February 2, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Corron Wilson to the Interim Senior Water Operator position for Grade PW-3, Step 1 effective February 2, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Appoint Steven Gallant to the Highway Laborer position for Grade PW-2, Step 2 pending the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment requirements
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Steven Gallant to the Highway Laborer position for Grade PW-2, Step 2 pending the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment requirements. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Steven Gallant to the Highway Laborer position for Grade PW-2, Step 2 pending the satisfactory completion of all pre-employment requirements. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Steven Gallant to the Highway Laborer position for Grade PW-2, Step 2
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Steven Gallant to the Highway Laborer position for Grade PW-2, Step 2. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Steven Gallant to the Highway Laborer position for Grade PW-2, Step 2. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Adjournment
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 (Town Clerk). 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 (Town Clerk). 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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