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March 19, 2026
18 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
James Norian, Member
Convene in Executive Session to (1) 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...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to convene in Executive Session to (1) 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); (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); (3) to consider the discipline or dismissal of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; and (4) 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 convene in Executive Session to (1) 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); (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); (3) to consider the discipline or dismissal of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against a public officer, employee, staff member or individual; and (4) 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)
Adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Open Session
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Open 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 Executive Session and reconvene in Open 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)
Public Participation
Approve the meeting minutes of March 5, 2026 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of March 5, 2026 (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 March 5, 2026 (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)
The Boards reviewed the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Avon and the Professional
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 3857
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Memorandum of Agreement for the Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 3857. 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 Memorandum of Agreement for the Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 3857. 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)
Fiscal Year 2027 Budget Adjustments
Approve the revised budget for Department 129 Town Administrator
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the revised budget for Department 129 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 approve the revised budget for Department 129 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)
Approve the revised budget for Department 161 Town Clerk & Registrars
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the revised budget for Department 161 Town Clerk & Registrars. 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 revised budget for Department 161 Town Clerk & Registrars. 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 revised budget for Department 390 Blue Hills Regional Technical School
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the revised budget for Department 390 Blue Hills Regional Technical School. 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 revised budget for Department 390 Blue Hills Regional Technical School. 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 revised budget for Department 391 Norfolk Agricultural School
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the revised budget for Department 391 Norfolk Agricultural School. 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 revised budget for Department 391 Norfolk Agricultural School. 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)
Revolving Accounts - Council on Aging/Park & Recreation
Approve the increased spending for the Council on Aging and Park & Recreation revolving accounts
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the increased spending for the Council on Aging and Park & Recreation revolving accounts. 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 increased spending for the Council on Aging and Park & Recreation revolving accounts. 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)
Fiscal Year 2026 Community Compact IT Grant
Approve the Community Compact Cabinet's Information Technology grant in the amount of $83,269 for the Police and Fire Department
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Community Compact Cabinet's Information Technology grant in the amount of $83,269 for the Police and Fire Department. 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 Community Compact Cabinet's Information Technology grant in the amount of $83,269 for the Police and Fire Department. 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)
Avon Industrial Park - Award Contract to Fuss & O'Neill
Approve the Fuss & O'Neill contract for sewer design and permitting for the Avon Industrial Park
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Fuss & O'Neill contract for sewer design and permitting for the Avon Industrial Park. 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 Fuss & O'Neill contract for sewer design and permitting for the Avon Industrial Park. 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)
Trout Brook Wellfield - Award Contract to Weston & Sampson CMR
Approve the contract with Weston & Sampson CMR for the well redevelopment and pump replacement project in the amount of $172,750
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the contract with Weston & Sampson CMR for the well redevelopment and pump replacement project in the amount of $172,750. 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 contract with Weston & Sampson CMR for the well redevelopment and pump replacement project in the amount of $172,750. 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)
Reguest for Political Campaign Signs
Approve the request of Daniel Norian to display 150 political campaign signs on private properties for the upcoming Annual Town Election with the stipulation that the signs be displayed only 30...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request of Daniel Norian to display 150 political campaign signs on private properties for the upcoming Annual Town Election with the stipulation that the signs be displayed only 30 days before the election and be removed within 10 days after the election. 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 request of Daniel Norian to display 150 political campaign signs on private properties for the upcoming Annual Town Election with the stipulation that the signs be displayed only 30 days before the election and be removed within 10 days after the election. 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)
Conservation Commission - Letter of Interest
Appoint Nicholas Lohnes to the Conservation Commission
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Nicholas Lohnes to the Conservation Commission. 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 Nicholas Lohnes to the Conservation Commission. 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 and authorize the Board to execute an Employment Agreement for Jonathan Beder as Town Administrator for a five-year term to expire June 30, 2031
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and authorize the Board to execute an Employment Agreement for Jonathan Beder as Town Administrator for a five-year term to expire June 30, 2031. 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. The motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and authorize the Board to execute an Employment Agreement for Jonathan Beder as Town Administrator for a five-year term to expire June 30, 2031. 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. The motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Personnel Action Forms
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Library Shelver Donna Stanton for a step increase to a Grade 2, Step 5 effective April 23, 2026
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Library Shelver Donna Stanton for a step increase to a Grade 2, Step 5 effective April 23, 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 Library Shelver Donna Stanton for a step increase to a Grade 2, Step 5 effective April 23, 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 for Compost Site Attendant Edward Sarni for a step increase to a Grade 3, Step 4 effective April 8, 2026
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Compost Site Attendant Edward Sarni for a step increase to a Grade 3, Step 4 effective April 8, 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 Compost Site Attendant Edward Sarni for a step increase to a Grade 3, Step 4 effective April 8, 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)
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)
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