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January 8, 2024
7 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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Move the public hearing until after the Pinning Ceremony
Mr. Connor opened the public hearing, and, on an Odabashian/Hennessy motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to move the public hearing until after the Pinning Ceremony.
From the minutes
“Mr. Connor opened the public hearing, and, on an Odabashian/Hennessy motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to move the public hearing until after the Pinning Ceremony..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Public Hearing Continued
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 change in license category from wines & malt beverages with cordials/liqueurs to all alcoholic beverages
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the change in license category from wines & malt beverages with cordials/liqueurs to all alcoholic beverages.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the change in license category from wines & malt beverages with cordials/liqueurs to all alcoholic beverages..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Minutes
Approve the December 18, 2023 minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the December 18, 2023 minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the December 18, 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 a Sahin/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 a Sahin/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: Sahin, second: Hennessy)
Senior Tax Work Off Program
Increase the hourly rate of the property tax work-off abatement program to mirror the State's prevailing minimum wage effective immediately, and further that no other changes to the program will...
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to increase the hourly rate of the property tax work-off abatement program to mirror the State's prevailing minimum wage effective immediately, and further that no other changes to the program will be made at this time.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to increase the hourly rate of the property tax work-off abatement program to mirror the State's prevailing minimum wage effective immediately, and further that no other changes to the program will be made at this time..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:45 PM..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
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