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January 25, 2021
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Connor, Daniel M. Spencer, Cynthia McNulty, Kelly Grant, Don Martinis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Authorize the Town to deficit spend for snow and ice removal for Fiscal Year 2021 as per Mass General Law, Chapter 44 Section 31D
On a Grant/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Town to deficit spend for snow and ice removal for Fiscal Year 2021 as per Mass General Law, Chapter 44 Section 31D.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Town to deficit spend for snow and ice removal for Fiscal Year 2021 as per Mass General Law, Chapter 44 Section 31D..” (Motion: Grant, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Accept the Order of the Taking as presented by Mr. DiMartino
On a Spencer/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the Order of the Taking as presented by Mr. DiMartino.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the Order of the Taking as presented by Mr. DiMartino..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Martinis)
Authorize the Chairman and two Board members to sign the Traffic Signal Agreement with MassDOT 7 granting permission to perform the construction at the Town Center
On a Martinis/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Chairman and two Board members to sign the Traffic Signal Agreement with MassDOT 7 granting permission to perform the construction at the Town Center.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Chairman and two Board members to sign the Traffic Signal Agreement with MassDOT 7 granting permission to perform the construction at the Town Center..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Approve the Common Victualler licenses of Lao Thai Café, 52 Pulaski Blvd, and Veg M Restaurant, 799 South Main Street
On a Grant/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common I Victualler licenses of Lao Thai Café 52 Pulaski Blvd and Veg M Restaurant 799 South Main Street.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common I Victualler licenses of Lao Thai Café 52 Pulaski Blvd and Veg M Restaurant 799 South Main Street..” (Motion: Grant, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Set the ABCC 2021 Seasonal Population Increased Resident estimate by 500
On a Spencer/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to set the ABCC 2021 Seasonal Population Increased Resident estimate by 500.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to set the ABCC 2021 Seasonal Population Increased Resident estimate by 500..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Martinis)
Seasonal Population Increased Resident estimate by 500. 2
Amend the Officers and Directors of Outback Steakhouse as requested
On a Martinis/McNulty motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to amend the Officers and Directors of Outback Steakhouse as requested.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/McNulty motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to amend the Officers and Directors of Outback Steakhouse as requested..” (Motion: Martinis, second: McNulty)
Open the Warrant for the Annual Town meeting with a closing date of February 26 at noon
On a Grant/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to open the Warrant for the Annual Town meeting with a closing date of February 26" at noon.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to open the Warrant for the Annual Town meeting with a closing date of February 26" at noon..” (Motion: Grant, second: Martinis)
Abatement Request - 73 Lakeview Ave
Take NO ACTION on the abatement request at 73 Lakeview Ave
On a Martinis/Grant motion, the Board unanimously voted to take NO ACTION on the abatement request at 73 Lakeview Ave.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Grant motion, the Board unanimously voted to take NO ACTION on the abatement request at 73 Lakeview Ave..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Grant)
Approve the December 21 minutes as submitted
On a Martinis/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 with Mr. Spencer abstaining to approve the December 21% minutes as submitted.
Yes: Connor, Grant, Martinis, McNultyAbstained: Daniel M. Spencer
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 with Mr. Spencer abstaining to approve the December 21% minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Grant)
Accept the generous donation from Rocky's ACE Hardware to support materials, supplies, and/or programs forthe Animal Control department, said funds to be under direction of the Animal Control Officer
On a Martinis/Grant motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the generous donation from Rocky's ACE Hardware to support materials, supplies, and/or programs forthe Animal Control department, said funds to be under direction of the Animal Control Officer.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Grant motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the generous donation from Rocky's ACE Hardware to support materials, supplies, and/or programs forthe Animal Control department, said funds to be under direction of the Animal Control Officer..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Grant)
Abate the capital improvement, stormwater, trash and water charges for the month of December in the amount of $536.43
On a Grant/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to abate the capital improvement, stormwater, trash and water charges for the month of December in the amount of $536.43.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to abate the capital improvement, stormwater, trash and water charges for the month of December in the amount of $536.43..” (Motion: Grant, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
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Go into executive session to discuss a proposal to buy land
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to discuss a proposal relative to the purchase of some land. All members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative.
The minutes say all members were polled and all voted in favor (a roll call), without listing each name.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to discuss a proposal relative to the purchase of some land. All members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative..”
Adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session
On a Grant/McNulty motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session Respectfully submitted, Q wach AS i a ene es \ a \ 4 Hilarie J. Allie Administrative Assistant
From the minutes
“On a Grant/McNulty motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session Respectfully submitted, Q wach AS i a ene es \ a \ 4 Hilarie J. Allie Administrative Assistant.” (Motion: Grant, second: McNulty)
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