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Avon Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting

July 16, 2026

22 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

Town Clerk Patricia C. Bessette

Approve the meeting minutes of June 18, 2026 (Regular Session) as written

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of June 18, 2026 (Regular Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of June 18, 2026 (Regular Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

6:45 p.m, - Class II License Application Hearing for Orion Motors LLC

Approve the Class II license application of Orion Motors LLC with the stipulation that Mr. Sorokin provide the return receipt green cards of the abutters to Ms. Faro prior to obtaining the license

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Class II license application of Orion Motors LLC with the stipulation that Mr. Sorokin provide the return receipt green cards of the abutters to Ms. Faro prior to obtaining the license. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Class II license application of Orion Motors LLC with the stipulation that Mr. Sorokin provide the return receipt green cards of the abutters to Ms. Faro prior to obtaining the license. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

| 2 to accept the resignation of Lisa Bimber and wished her well in her retirement

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion | 2 to accept the resignation of Lisa Bimber and wished her well in her retirement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion | 2 to accept the resignation of Lisa Bimber and wished her well in her retirement. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

New Appointment - Station Clerk

Appoint Katlyn Abban to the 20-hour Station Clerk position

Minutes, page 3

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Katlyn Abban to the 20-hour Station Clerk position. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Katlyn Abban to the 20-hour Station Clerk position. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve the Personnel Action Form for Katlyn Abban for the 20-hour Station Clerk position for Grade OAL 3, Step 1 at the rate of $24.13 per hour

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Katlyn Abban for the 20-hour Station Clerk position for Grade OAL 3, Step 1 at the rate of $24.13 per hour. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Katlyn Abban for the 20-hour Station Clerk position for Grade OAL 3, Step 1 at the rate of $24.13 per hour. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Public Works ~ CEI Rate Study - Contract Agreement

Approve the contract with Comprehensive Environmental, Inc. to provide engineering services for a water and sewer rate evaluation

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the contract with Comprehensive Environmental, Inc. to provide engineering services for a water and sewer rate evaluation. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the contract with Comprehensive Environmental, Inc. to provide engineering services for a water and sewer rate evaluation. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Public Works - Water Shutoffs, Schedule of 1°* Round

Authorize the DPW to move forward with the shut-off notices to the addresses listed above

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the DPW to move forward with the shut-off notices to the addresses listed above. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to authorize the DPW to move forward with the shut-off notices to the addresses listed above. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Public Works - Road Paving Update - 2026 Construction Season

Approve the Street Paving Plan for 2026

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Paving Plan for 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Paving Plan for 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Street Opening Permits from Eversource Gas Company

Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company to replace gas service and move the gas meter outside at 509 Page Street for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut trench on private property

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company to replace gas service and move the gas meter outside at 509 Page Street for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut trench on private property. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company to replace gas service and move the gas meter outside at 509 Page Street for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut trench on private property. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company to repair a leak in the gas main at 40 Robbie Road for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company to repair a leak in the gas main at 40 Robbie Road for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company to repair a leak in the gas main at 40 Robbie Road for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company to repair a leak in the gas main at 50 Strafello Drive for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company to repair a leak in the gas main at 50 Strafello Drive for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company to repair a leak in the gas main at 50 Strafello Drive for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a service replacement at 120 Packard Street for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut trench

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a service replacement at 120 Packard Street for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut trench. The gas service for this property comes off Ekberg Street. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Street Opening Permit from Eversource Gas Company for a service replacement at 120 Packard Street for a proposed 4' x 6' road cut trench. The gas service for this property comes off Ekberg Street. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

JDE Civil Inc. - Master Service Agreement for Municipal Engineering and Administration

Approve and execute the JDE Civil Inc. Master Service Agreement for Municipal Engineering and Administration

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and execute the JDE Civil Inc. Master Service Agreement for Municipal Engineering and Administration. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and execute the JDE Civil Inc. Master Service Agreement for Municipal Engineering and Administration. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint/reappoint the following individuals as election workers for the Fiscal Year 2027

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint/reappoint the following individuals as election workers for the Fiscal Year 2027. Reappointments Maria Piccirilli Warden/Deputy Warden/Clerk/Checker Michael Sandy Warden/Deputy Warden/Clerk/Checker Jean Kopke Checker Joanne Grenham Checker Carol Geary Checker ; Julia Fasano Checker Margaret Rudy Checker Patricia Olson Checker Kristen Maguire Checker Jennifer Mayo Checker Lynne McKenney Checker Shanna Faro Checker Anthony Famolore Checker Dianne Famolore Checker Jasmine Raynor Checker ; Jeanne Cooper Checker ' Linda Carrel Checker Ruth Sullivan Checker Jean Zarrillo Checker Katherine Mullarkey Checker Appointments Dianne Boggs Checker Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint/reappoint the following individuals as election workers for the Fiscal Year 2027. Reappointments Maria Piccirilli Warden/Deputy Warden/Clerk/Checker Michael Sandy Warden/Deputy Warden/Clerk/Checker Jean Kopke Checker Joanne Grenham Checker Carol Geary Checker ; Julia Fasano Checker Margaret Rudy Checker Patricia Olson Checker Kristen Maguire Checker Jennifer Mayo Checker Lynne McKenney Checker Shanna Faro Checker Anthony Famolore Checker Dianne Famolore Checker Jasmine Raynor Checker ; Jeanne Cooper Checker ' Linda Carrel Checker Ruth Sullivan Checker Jean Zarrillo Checker Katherine Mullarkey Checker Appointments Dianne Boggs Checker Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Dianne Boggs Checker

Approve the 2026 State Primary: Warrant and authorized the Board to sign

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the 2026 State Primary: Warrant and authorized the Board to sign. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the 2026 State Primary: Warrant and authorized the Board to sign. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

One Day Special Alcohol Permits for Avon Fish & Game Association

Approve the One-Day Special Alcohol licenses for the Avon Fish & Game Association for club events on July 18, 2026, August 15, 2026, August 16, 2026, September 13, 2026, September 19, 2026, and...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One-Day Special Alcohol licenses for the Avon Fish & Game Association for club events on July 18, 2026, August 15, 2026, August 16, 2026, September 13, 2026, September 19, 2026, and September 28, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the One-Day Special Alcohol licenses for the Avon Fish & Game Association for club events on July 18, 2026, August 15, 2026, August 16, 2026, September 13, 2026, September 19, 2026, and September 28, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

DeMarco Park Permit Applications

Approve the DeMarco Park permit application for Stephanie Onumajuru for August 16, 2026

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park permit application for Stephanie Onumajuru for August 16, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park permit application for Stephanie Onumajuru for August 16, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the DeMarco Park permit application for Barbara Hayes for July 25, 2026

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park permit application for Barbara Hayes for July 25, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the DeMarco Park permit application for Barbara Hayes for July 25, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Gift Acceptance Forms

Approve the gift donation from T.L. Edwards in the amount of $500 to the Park & Recreation Commission to put towards the cost to have the ice cream truck cater to the Summer Program participants

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation from T.L. Edwards in the amount of $500 to the Park & Recreation Commission to put towards the cost to have the ice cream truck cater to the Summer Program participants. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation from T.L. Edwards in the amount of $500 to the Park & Recreation Commission to put towards the cost to have the ice cream truck cater to the Summer Program participants. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Approve the gift donation from Avon Septic and Pumping in the amount of $400 to the Park & Recreation Commission to put towards the cost to have the ice cream truck cater to the Summer Program...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation from Avon Septic and Pumping in the amount of $400 to the Park & Recreation Commission to put towards the cost to have the ice cream truck cater to the Summer Program participants. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the gift donation from Avon Septic and Pumping in the amount of $400 to the Park & Recreation Commission to put towards the cost to have the ice cream truck cater to the Summer Program participants. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Surplus Disposition

Approve the surplus.disposition of a hutch that is too large at the Council on Aging and a barrier for people moving around in the dining area

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · No count or names in the minutes

Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the surplus.disposition of a hutch that is too large at the Council on Aging and a barrier for people moving around in the dining area. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.

From the minutes

“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the surplus.disposition of a hutch that is too large at the Council on Aging and a barrier for people moving around in the dining area. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn the Regular Session

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 3 present

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)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

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