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August 1, 2022
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Don Martinis, Kelly Grant, Michael Connor, Cynthia McNulty, Sahan Sahin
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
NUE Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019
Close the Public Hearing
On a Connor/McNulty motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/McNulty motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Connor, second: McNulty)
Approve the pole petition requests as posted and presented this evening
On a Connor/McNulty motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the pole petition requests as posted and presented this evening.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/McNulty motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the pole petition requests as posted and presented this evening..” (Motion: Connor, second: McNulty)
Heather (Duhaime) Best - Abatement Request
Waive $2000 in penalty charges for the first year which has been the standard policy
On a McNulty/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to waive $2000 in penalty charges for the first year which has been the standard policy.
From the minutes
“On a McNulty/Grant motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to waive $2000 in penalty charges for the first year which has been the standard policy..” (Motion: McNulty, second: Grant)
Issue a One Day Wine & Beer Permit to PJ's Bar & Grill for 'Bellingham Days' on Saturday August 13, 2022, from 10AM-10PM at the library parking lot 100 Blackstone Street
On a Grant/McNulty motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to issue a One Day Wine & Beer Permit to PJ's Bar & Grill for 'Bellingham Days' on Saturday August 13, 2022, from 10AM-10PM at the library parking lot 100 Blackstone Street.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/McNulty motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to issue a One Day Wine & Beer Permit to PJ's Bar & Grill for 'Bellingham Days' on Saturday August 13, 2022, from 10AM-10PM at the library parking lot 100 Blackstone Street..” (Motion: Grant, second: McNulty)
Larry Sposato - Town Clerk
In accordance with Section 72 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022 to approve a sufficient number of police officers, (one or more), be positioned at the polling location at the September 6, 2022...
On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 in accordance with Section 72 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022 to approve a sufficient number of police officers, (one or more), be positioned at the polling location at the September 6, 2022 State Primary, and every subsequent election therein, to preserve order and to protect all election officers from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to election activities.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 in accordance with Section 72 of Chapter 92 of the Acts of 2022 to approve a sufficient number of police officers, (one or more), be positioned at the polling location at the September 6, 2022 State Primary, and every subsequent election therein, to preserve order and to protect all election officers from any interference with their duties and to aid in enforcing the laws relating to election activities..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Gifts/Grants Acceptance
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On a McNulty/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted:
From the minutes
“On a McNulty/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted:.” (Motion: McNulty, second: Sahin)
Protection Container
Approve the June abatements in the amount of $3,865.62
On a Sahin/McNulty motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the June abatements in the amount of $3,865.62.
From the minutes
“On a Sahin/McNulty motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the June abatements in the amount of $3,865.62..” (Motion: Sahin, second: McNulty)
Approve the $625.31 water abatement charge for 325 Lakeshore Drive
On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the $625.31 water abatement charge for 325 Lakeshore Drive.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the $625.31 water abatement charge for 325 Lakeshore Drive..” (Motion: Grant, second: Sahin)
Approve the June 29 minutes as presented
On a Connor/McNulty motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the June 29% minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/McNulty motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the June 29% minutes as presented..” (Motion: Connor, second: McNulty)
Town Administrator Report
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.
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 contract negotiations. All members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative..”
Adjourn the meeting at 8:25 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session
On a Grant/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“On a Grant/Connor motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:25 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session..” (Motion: Grant, second: Connor)
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