MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting
April 2, 2026
10 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 of March 19, 2026 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of March 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 of March 19, 2026 (Regular Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Pavement Management Program for the Town of Avon prepared by the Apex Companies, Inc
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Pavement Management Program for the Town of Avon prepared by the Apex Companies, Inc. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Pavement Management Program for the Town of Avon prepared by the Apex Companies, Inc. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Avon Housing Production Plan
Designate the Planning Board as an advisory committee for the process of updating and administering the Avon Housing Production Plan
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to designate the Planning Board as an advisory committee for the process of updating and administering the Avon Housing Production Plan. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to designate the Planning Board as an advisory committee for the process of updating and administering the Avon Housing Production Plan. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
ACES Creative Sparks Grant
Approve and authorize the Board to sign and execute the ACES Creative Sparks Fund Grant
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and authorize the Board to sign and execute the ACES Creative Sparks Fund Grant. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and authorize the Board to sign and execute the ACES Creative Sparks Fund Grant. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Gift Acceptance Forms
Accept the $200 gift card donation from Walmart for supplies for the Parks & Recreation Commission's teen events on April 27", May 14", May 28", and June 3"
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the $200 gift card donation from Walmart for supplies for the Parks & Recreation Commission's teen events on April 27", May 14", May 28", and June 3". Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the $200 gift card donation from Walmart for supplies for the Parks & Recreation Commission's teen events on April 27", May 14", May 28", and June 3". Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Accept the $50 gift card donation from Costco for drinks and paper supplies needed for the Parks & Recreation Commission's teen events
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the $50 gift card donation from Costco for drinks and paper supplies needed for the Parks & Recreation Commission's teen events. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the $50 gift card donation from Costco for drinks and paper supplies needed for the Parks & Recreation Commission's teen events. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Accept the $1,000 gift donation from T.L. Edwards to the Council on Aging for their St. Patrick's Day and Spring Fling events
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the $1,000 gift donation from T.L. Edwards to the Council on Aging for their St. Patrick's Day and Spring Fling events. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the $1,000 gift donation from T.L. Edwards to the Council on Aging for their St. Patrick's Day and Spring Fling events. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Flea Market Permit
Approve the 2026 Flea Market permit for the Avon Baptist Church Men's Fellowship for Saturdays only beginning May 9, 2026, through October 31, 2026, from 7:00 a.m
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the 2026 Flea Market permit for the Avon Baptist Church Men's Fellowship for Saturdays only beginning May 9, 2026, through October 31, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and to waive the permit fee. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the 2026 Flea Market permit for the Avon Baptist Church Men's Fellowship for Saturdays only beginning May 9, 2026, through October 31, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and to waive the permit fee. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Request to Display Political Campaign Signs
Approve the request from Jason L. Suzor, Sr. to display political campaign signs on private properties with the stipulation that it not be displayed 30 days prior to the election and be removed 10...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request from Jason L. Suzor, Sr. to display political campaign signs on private properties with the stipulation that it not be displayed 30 days prior to the election and be removed 10 days after the Annual Town Election. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. Mr. Suzor abstained. The motion passed.
Yes: Beckerman, CoffeyAbstained: SuzorThe minutes say Jason Suzor abstained and the motion passed; the Select Board office told MassVoter.com by email (October 8, 2026) that Eric Beckerman and Shannon Coffey voted yes.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the request from Jason L. Suzor, Sr. to display political campaign signs on private properties with the stipulation that it not be displayed 30 days prior to the election and be removed 10 days after the Annual Town Election. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. Mr. Suzor abstained. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Regular Session and convene 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...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session and convene 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); (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 Accountant, Town Clerk, Town Planner). 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 (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); (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 Accountant, Town Clerk, Town Planner). 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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