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February 5, 2026
9 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
Shannon M. Coffey, Associate
Approve the meeting minutes January 27, 2026 (Workshop Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes January 27, 2026 (Workshop 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 27, 2026 (Workshop Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the meeting minutes January 29, 2026 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes January 29, 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 29, 2026 (Regular Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget
Reduce the "Salary Reserve" line-item to $25,000
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to reduce the "Salary Reserve" line-item to $25,000. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to reduce the "Salary Reserve" line-item to $25,000. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Reduce the expenses line item to $50,000
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to reduce the expenses line item to $50,000. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to reduce the expenses line item to $50,000. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Reduce the Norfolk Agricultural expenses line item from $17,000 to $10,000
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to reduce the Norfolk Agricultural expenses line item from $17,000 to $10,000. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to reduce the Norfolk Agricultural expenses line item from $17,000 to $10,000. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Operating Budget except for the Fire Department and Avon Public Schools
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Operating Budget except for the Fire Department and Avon Public Schools. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed. All were in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2027 Proposed Operating Budget except for the Fire Department and Avon Public Schools. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed. All were in favor..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Snow & Ice Deficit Spending
Authorize the DPW Director to deficit spend up to an additional $125,000 on the Snow & Ice account
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the DPW Director to deficit spend up to an additional $125,000 on the Snow & Ice account. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the DPW Director to deficit spend up to an additional $125,000 on the Snow & Ice account. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Avon Master Plan 2040
Endorse the Town of Avon's Master Plan 2040
Mr. Beckerman made a motion for the Select Board to endorse the Town of Avon's Master Plan 2040. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion for the Select Board to endorse the Town of Avon's Master Plan 2040. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. 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 (Town Administrator). 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 Administrator). 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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