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April 26, 2021
9 recorded votes, 3 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
Approve the VFW Poppy Drive request for May 29 from 9:00AM - 5:00PM at the corner of route 126/140
On a Spencer/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the VFW Poppy Drive request for May 29' from 9:00AM - 5:00PM at the corner of route 126/140.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the VFW Poppy Drive request for May 29' from 9:00AM - 5:00PM at the corner of route 126/140..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Martinis)
Award Contract 2021-CA, Castings Adjustments, to the low bidder Tasco Construction, Inc. of Belmont, MA in the amount of $59,103.00
On a Martinis/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2021-CA, Castings Adjustments, to the low bidder Tasco Construction, Inc. of Belmont, MA in the amount of $59,103.00.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2021-CA, Castings Adjustments, to the low bidder Tasco Construction, Inc. of Belmont, MA in the amount of $59,103.00..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Daniel M. Spencer)
Approve the April 5 & April 9 minutes as submitted
On a McNulty/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the April 5 & April 9th minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a McNulty/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the April 5 & April 9th minutes as submitted..” (Motion: McNulty, second: Martinis)
Approve the March Abatements in the amount of $5,728.58
On a McNulty/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the March Abatements in the amount of $5,728.58.
From the minutes
“On a McNulty/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the March Abatements in the amount of $5,728.58..” (Motion: McNulty, second: Martinis)
Award Contract 2021-TCII, Town Center Intersection Improvements, to the low bidder Walsh Contracting Corporation of Attleboro, MA in the amount of $2,132,332.00
On a Spencer/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2021-TCII, Town Center Intersection Improvements, to the low bidder Walsh Contracting Corporation of Attleboro, MA in the amount of $2,132,332.00.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2021-TCII, Town Center Intersection Improvements, to the low bidder Walsh Contracting Corporation of Attleboro, MA in the amount of $2,132,332.00..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Martinis)
Close the Public Hearing
After hearing comments from the Board members and all parties involved, the Board voted 4-0-1 on a Spencer/McNulty motion to close the Public Hearing.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“After hearing comments from the Board members and all parties involved, the Board voted 4-0-1 on a Spencer/McNulty motion to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: McNulty)
Deny the change of ownership interest request on the application of Shoppes Liquors for the following reasons: e The Selectboard determined that when the license was originally approved on October...
A Spencer/McNulty motion the Board voted 3-2 to deny the change of ownership interest request on the application of Shoppes Liquors for the following reasons: e The Selectboard determined that when the license was originally approved on October 7, 2019, the applicant represented that he intended to remain the primary owner indefinitely, which influenced Board members in light of Mr. Pelletier's longtime ties and service to the Town. e During the October 7, 2019 hearing, multiple Board members expressed that they 2 believed an additional package store license in Town was not merited but voted in favor of Mr. Pelletier given his community involvement and that Town Meeting had approved seeking a special act for his license at 191 Mechanic Street. e The store initially opened for business in November 2020.
The minutes give only the count (3-2), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“A Spencer/McNulty motion the Board voted 3-2 to deny the change of ownership interest request on the application of Shoppes Liquors for the following reasons: e The Selectboard determined that when the license was originally approved on October 7, 2019, the applicant represented that he intended to remain the primary owner indefinitely, which influenced Board members in light of Mr. Pelletier's longtime ties and service to the Town. e During the October 7, 2019 hearing, multiple Board members expressed that they 2 believed an additional package store license in Town was not merited but voted in favor of Mr. Pelletier given his community involvement and that Town Meeting had approved seeking a special act for his license at 191 Mechanic Street. e The store initially opened for business in November 2020..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: McNulty)
Go into executive session to discuss contract negotiations
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to discuss contract negotiations. All members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative with the exception of Mrs. Grant who was not be able to attend.
The minutes say all members were polled and voted in favor "with the exception of Mrs. Grant who was not be able to attend" the executive session, so Kelly Grant is not shown on this vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to discuss contract negotiations. All members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative with the exception of Mrs. Grant who was not be able to attend..”
Adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session
On a Spencer/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session..” (Motion: Daniel M. Spencer, second: Martinis)
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