MassVoter.com← Avon Select BoardAvon Select Board · 2026–2027 Board · Regular meeting
August 20, 2026
16 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
Public Participation
Approve the meeting minutes of August 6, 2026 (Regular Session) as written
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the meeting minutes of August 6, 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 August 6, 2026 (Regular Session) as written. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Task 3 - Annual Report
Approve and authorized the Board to sign the contract with Comprehensive Environmental Inc. for the MS4 Stormwater Permit compliance
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and authorized the Board to sign the contract with Comprehensive Environmental Inc. for the MS4 Stormwater Permit compliance. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve and authorized the Board to sign the contract with Comprehensive Environmental Inc. for the MS4 Stormwater Permit compliance. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Accept the resignation of Jeffrey Tibnam as the Board of Health designee for the Zoning Board of Appeals effective August 20, 2026
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the resignation of Jeffrey Tibnam as the Board of Health designee for the Zoning Board of Appeals effective August 20, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the resignation of Jeffrey Tibnam as the Board of Health designee for the Zoning Board of Appeals effective August 20, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
That, pursuant to G.L. c
Mr. Beckerman made a motion that, pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, § 1(n), the Select Board of the Town of Avon, being the board of selectmen of the Town within the meaning of G.L. c. 268A and the successor to that body, hereby expressly classifies each of the following positions as a Special: Municipal Employee position for the Town of Avon, effective immediately and continuing unless and until rescinded, such classification applying equally to every person holding the position: (1) Special Police Officer; (2) Library Trustee; (3) member of the Planning Board; and (4) member of the Sewer Commission. FURTHER VOTED: That the Town Clerk is directed to add these positions to the Town's list of Special Municipal Employee positions, together with the positions designated by vote of this Board on June 13, 2019, and to file a copy of the complete list with the State Ethics Commission. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed. All were in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion that, pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, § 1(n), the Select Board of the Town of Avon, being the board of selectmen of the Town within the meaning of G.L. c. 268A and the successor to that body, hereby expressly classifies each of the following positions as a Special: Municipal Employee position for the Town of Avon, effective immediately and continuing unless and until rescinded, such classification applying equally to every person holding the position: (1) Special Police Officer; (2) Library Trustee; (3) member of the Planning Board; and (4) member of the Sewer Commission. FURTHER VOTED: That the Town Clerk is directed to add these positions to the Town's list of Special Municipal Employee positions, together with the positions designated by vote of this Board on June 13, 2019, and to file a copy of the complete list with the State Ethics Commission. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed. All were in favor..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Mr. Beckerman made a motion that that, pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, § 1(n), the Select Board of the Town of Avon hereby expressly classifies each of the following positions as a Special Municipal Employee position for the Town of Avon, effective immediately and continuing unless and until rescinded, such classification applying equally to every person holding the position: (1) Call Firefighter; and (2) member of the Board of Health. . FURTHER VOTED: That the Town Clerk is directed to add these positions to the Town's list of Special Municipal Employee positions and to file a copy of the complete list with the State Ethics Commission. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed. All were in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion that that, pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, § 1(n), the Select Board of the Town of Avon hereby expressly classifies each of the following positions as a Special Municipal Employee position for the Town of Avon, effective immediately and continuing unless and until rescinded, such classification applying equally to every person holding the position: (1) Call Firefighter; and (2) member of the Board of Health. . FURTHER VOTED: That the Town Clerk is directed to add these positions to the Town's list of Special Municipal Employee positions and to file a copy of the complete list with the State Ethics Commission. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed. All were in favor..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Mr. Beckerman made a motion that, pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, § 20(f), the Select Board of the Town of Avon hereby approves the exemption from § 20 of the financial interest of Charles P. Comeau in his contract for personal services as a Special Police Officer in a part-time [and call] capacity, upon the written certification of Chief of Police Jeffrey J. Bukunt filed with the Town Clerk on July 1, 2024, as supplemented on August 17, 2026, that no employee of the Police Department is - available to perform such services as part of his or her regular duties; and that the approved § 20(f) disclosure shall be filed with the Town Clerk. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed. All were in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion that, pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, § 20(f), the Select Board of the Town of Avon hereby approves the exemption from § 20 of the financial interest of Charles P. Comeau in his contract for personal services as a Special Police Officer in a part-time [and call] capacity, upon the written certification of Chief of Police Jeffrey J. Bukunt filed with the Town Clerk on July 1, 2024, as supplemented on August 17, 2026, that no employee of the Police Department is - available to perform such services as part of his or her regular duties; and that the approved § 20(f) disclosure shall be filed with the Town Clerk. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed. All were in favor..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Mr. Beckerman made a motion that, pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, § 20(f), the Select Board of the Town of Avon hereby approves the exemption from § 20 of the financial interest of Jeffrey Tibnam in his contract for personal services as a Call Firefighter with the Avon Fire Department in a part-time and call capacity, upon the written certification of Fire Chief David Charest filed with the Town Clerk on August 18, 2026, that no employee of the Fire Department is available to perform 'such services as part of his or her regular duties; and that the approved § 20(f) disclosure shall be filed with the Town Clerk. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed. All were in favor.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion that, pursuant to G.L. c. 268A, § 20(f), the Select Board of the Town of Avon hereby approves the exemption from § 20 of the financial interest of Jeffrey Tibnam in his contract for personal services as a Call Firefighter with the Avon Fire Department in a part-time and call capacity, upon the written certification of Fire Chief David Charest filed with the Town Clerk on August 18, 2026, that no employee of the Fire Department is available to perform 'such services as part of his or her regular duties; and that the approved § 20(f) disclosure shall be filed with the Town Clerk. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed. All were in favor..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Appointment of Library Director Robyn Capone & Approve Employment Agreement
Appoint Robyn Capone as Library Director and authorized the Board to sign and execute the Employment Agreement, which has already been signed by the Library Trustees and Ms. Capone
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Robyn Capone as Library Director and authorized the Board to sign and execute the Employment Agreement, which has already been signed by the Library Trustees and Ms. Capone. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Robyn Capone as Library Director and authorized the Board to sign and execute the Employment Agreement, which has already been signed by the Library Trustees and Ms. Capone. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Robyn Capone as Library Director effective August 24, 2026
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Robyn Capone as Library Director effective August 24, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Robyn Capone as Library Director effective August 24, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Appointment of Dan Kelly, Temporary Housing Inspector
Appoint Daniel Kelly as the Temporary Housing Inspector while Ms. Washburn is on maternity leave
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Daniel Kelly as the Temporary Housing Inspector while Ms. Washburn is on maternity leave. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Daniel Kelly as the Temporary Housing Inspector while Ms. Washburn is on maternity leave. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Appointment of DPW Highway Laborer Jeffrey Tibnam & Approve Personnel Action Form
Appoint Jeffrey Tibnam to the Highway Laborer position
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Jeffrey Tibnam to the Highway Laborer position. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to appoint Jeffrey Tibnam to the Highway Laborer position. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Approve the Personnel Action Form for Jeffrey Tibnam.to the Highway Laborer position for a PW-1, Step at the rate of $27.15 per hour effective September 8, 2026
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Jeffrey Tibnam.to the Highway Laborer position for a PW-1, Step | at the rate of $27.15 per hour effective September 8, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to approve the Personnel Action Form for Jeffrey Tibnam.to the Highway Laborer position for a PW-1, Step | at the rate of $27.15 per hour effective September 8, 2026. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Waive the building permit fee for the rental of the tent for the Avon Civic Association's Oktoberfest event at DeMarco Park
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to waive the building permit fee for the rental of the tent for the Avon Civic Association's Oktoberfest event at DeMarco Park. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to waive the building permit fee for the rental of the tent for the Avon Civic Association's Oktoberfest event at DeMarco Park. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion passed..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Accept Resignation of Highway Laborer Eric Ficarra
Accept the resignation of Eric Ficarra
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the resignation of Eric Ficarra. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to accept the resignation of Eric Ficarra. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Declare the Roper refrigerator/freezer as surplus from the Council on Aging as a larger refrigerator is needed for the lunch program
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to declare the Roper refrigerator/freezer as surplus from the Council on Aging as a larger refrigerator is needed for the lunch program. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried.
From the minutes
“Mr. Beckerman made a motion to declare the Roper refrigerator/freezer as surplus from the Council on Aging as a larger refrigerator is needed for the lunch program. Ms. Coffey seconded the motion. The motion carried..” (Motion: Beckerman, second: Coffey)
Adjournment
Adjourn the Regular Session and 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...
Mr. Beckerman made a motion to adjourn the Regular Session and 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); and (3) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. 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 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); and (3) to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel. 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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