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December 4, 2023
12 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Connor, Sahan Sahin, Michael Hennessy, Ann Odabashian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Close the public hearing
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Approve the petition of Verizon and National Grid to go forward with the work described in plan number 30839488
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board voted 4-0 to approve the petition of Verizon and National Grid to go forward with the work described in plan number 30839488.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board voted 4-0 to approve the petition of Verizon and National Grid to go forward with the work described in plan number 30839488..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Appointment of DPW Project Manager
Appoint Chris Seariac as Project Manager of the Department of Public Works
On a Hennessy/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Chris Seariac as Project Manager of the Department of Public Works.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Sahin motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Chris Seariac as Project Manager of the Department of Public Works..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Sahin)
Board of Assessors Interview
Appoint Ms. Susan Silva to the Board of Assessors to fill an unexpired term
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appointment Ms. Susan Silva to the Board of Assessors to fill an unexpired term.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appointment Ms. Susan Silva to the Board of Assessors to fill an unexpired term..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Designate the Board of Assessors as Special Municipal Employee status
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to designate the Board of Assessors as Special Municipal Employee status.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to designate the Board of Assessors as Special Municipal Employee status..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Flag Policy
Adopt the Flag Policy as presented for all Town-owned buildings
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adopt the Flag Policy as presented for all Town-owned buildings.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adopt the Flag Policy as presented for all Town-owned buildings..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Devlin's - Corporate Name Change
Approve the corporate name change from Devlin's Tavern to Liz's Tavern
On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the corporate name change from Devlin's Tavern to Liz's Tavern.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the corporate name change from Devlin's Tavern to Liz's Tavern..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Sahin)
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure - Beech Street
Pursuant to the vote under Article 12 of the November 15, 2023 Annual Fall Town Meeting and the provisions of G.L. c.60, 877C, to accept, for general municipal purposes and for the purpose of...
On a Connor/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 that pursuant to the vote under Article 12 of the November 15, 2023 Annual Fall Town Meeting and the provisions of G.L. c.60, 877C, to accept, for general municipal purposes and for the purpose of disposition, a deed in lieu of foreclosure from Paul R. Compton to property located on Beech Street, Bellingham, and identified on Assessor's Map 4 as Parcel 33, and to execute an acceptance of deed and any and all other documents necessary or convenient to accomplish said acquisition.
From the minutes
“On a Connor/Sahin motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 that pursuant to the vote under Article 12 of the November 15, 2023 Annual Fall Town Meeting and the provisions of G.L. c.60, 877C, to accept, for general municipal purposes and for the purpose of disposition, a deed in lieu of foreclosure from Paul R. Compton to property located on Beech Street, Bellingham, and identified on Assessor's Map 4 as Parcel 33, and to execute an acceptance of deed and any and all other documents necessary or convenient to accomplish said acquisition..” (Motion: Connor, second: Sahin)
Abatements
Approve the October capital improvement, sewer, stormwater, trash and water abatement charges in the amount of $2,097.20
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the October capital improvement, sewer, stormwater, trash and water abatement charges in the amount of $2,097.20.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the October capital improvement, sewer, stormwater, trash and water abatement charges in the amount of $2,097.20..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Minutes
Approve the November 6, November 20 and November 28 of 2023 minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the November 6th, November 20 and November 28t of 2023 minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the November 6th, November 20 and November 28t of 2023 minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Annual License Renewals
Approve the licenses listed on the sheet presented by Mrs. Allie (please see attached to these minutes) pending completion of all building and/or fire inspections, and that all outstanding taxes...
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the licenses listed on the sheet presented by Mrs. Allie (please see attached to these minutes) pending completion of all building and/or fire inspections, and that all outstanding taxes or other applicable charges have been paid to the treasurer collector's office.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the licenses listed on the sheet presented by Mrs. Allie (please see attached to these minutes) pending completion of all building and/or fire inspections, and that all outstanding taxes or other applicable charges have been paid to the treasurer collector's office..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:50 PM..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
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