MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
March 5, 2026
9 recorded votes, 1 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 February 19, 2026 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes February 19, 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 February 19, 2026 (Regular Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Well Redevelopment for Department of Public Works
Award the bid for the Well Redevelopment and Pump Replacement Project to Weston & Sampson in the amount of $172,750.00
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to award the bid for the Well Redevelopment and Pump Replacement Project to Weston & Sampson in the amount of $172,750.00. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to award the bid for the Well Redevelopment and Pump Replacement Project to Weston & Sampson in the amount of $172,750.00. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Snow & Ice Deficit Spending Request
Approve an additional $125,000 for Snow & Ice deficit spending
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve an additional $125,000 for Snow & Ice deficit spending. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve an additional $125,000 for Snow & Ice deficit spending. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Contract for MassWorks Sewer Grant for Avon Industrial Park
Authorize the Chair to sign and execute the MassWorks Sewer Grant contract for the Avon Industrial Park
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign and execute the MassWorks Sewer Grant contract for the Avon Industrial Park. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign and execute the MassWorks Sewer Grant contract for the Avon Industrial Park. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
One Day Special Permit for Avon Fish & Game Association
Approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association on March 7, 2026, for a club event
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association on March 7, 2026, for a club event. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One Day Special Alcohol Permit for the Avon Fish & Game Association on March 7, 2026, for a club event. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Personnel Action Form for Council on Aging Van Driver
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Council on Aging Van Driver Meghan Mallett for a step increase to a Grade 2, Step 9 effective March 21, 2026
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Council on Aging Van Driver Meghan Mallett for a step increase to a Grade 2, Step 9 effective March 21, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Council on Aging Van Driver Meghan Mallett for a step increase to a Grade 2, Step 9 effective March 21, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Gift Acceptance Form for Park & Recreation
Approve the gift donation of hot cocoa and donuts from Dunkin Donuts to the Park & Recreation Commission for the March 6, 2026, snow tubing event at Blue Hills for an estimated value of $75.00
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation of hot cocoa and donuts from Dunkin Donuts to the Park & Recreation Commission for the March 6, 2026, snow tubing event at Blue Hills for an estimated value of $75.00. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation of hot cocoa and donuts from Dunkin Donuts to the Park & Recreation Commission for the March 6, 2026, snow tubing event at Blue Hills for an estimated value of $75.00. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Request for Reappointment to Board of Registrars
Approve the request for reappointment to the Board of Registrars for Julie Beckerman for a new term to start on April 1, 2026, and expire on March 31, 2029.'
Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the request for reappointment to the Board of Registrars for Julie Beckerman for a new term to start on April 1, 2026, and expire on March 31, 2029.' Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. Mr. Beckerman abstained. The motion passed.
The minutes say Eric Beckerman abstained, but they give no count and do not record how the other members voted, so only the result is shown.
From the minutes
“Ms. Coffey made a motion to approve the request for reappointment to the Board of Registrars for Julie Beckerman for a new term to start on April 1, 2026, and expire on March 31, 2029.' Mr. Suzor seconded the motion. Mr. Beckerman abstained. The motion passed..” (Motion: Coffey, second: Suzor)
Adjournment
To-adjourn the Regular Session and convene in Executive Session for the review and approval of executive session minutes to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to-adjourn the Regular Session and convene in Executive Session for 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 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 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. (Town Clerk & 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 convene in Executive Session for 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 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 to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. (Town Clerk & 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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