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October 7, 2024
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Sahan Sahin, Ann Odabashian, Don Martinis, Jennifer Altomonte
Absent: Michael Hennessy
Every vote, in order
East Coast Renewable Energy
Support the grant application for the electric charging stations as proposed
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to support the grant application for the electric charging stations as proposed.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to support the grant application for the electric charging stations as proposed..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Energy Resource Overlay District Zoning Article
Send the Energy Resource Overlay District Zoning Article for the Fall Town Meeting set for November 20, 2024 back to the Planning Board for review in accordance with G.L. c. 40A, Section 5 and the...
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to send the Energy Resource Overlay District Zoning Article for the Fall Town Meeting set for November 20, 2024 back to the Planning Board for review in accordance with G.L. c. 40A, Section 5 and the Planning Board Procedural Rules Section 2.1.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to send the Energy Resource Overlay District Zoning Article for the Fall Town Meeting set for November 20, 2024 back to the Planning Board for review in accordance with G.L. c. 40A, Section 5 and the Planning Board Procedural Rules Section 2.1..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
MBTA Communities Overlay District Zoning Article
Send the MBTA Communities Overlay District Zoning Article for the Fall Town Meeting set for November 20, 2024 back to the Planning Board for review in accordance with G.L. c. 40A, Section 5 and...
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to send the MBTA Communities Overlay District Zoning Article for the Fall Town Meeting set for November 20, 2024 back to the Planning Board for review in accordance with G.L. c. 40A, Section 5 and the Planning Board Procedural Rules Section 2.1.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to send the MBTA Communities Overlay District Zoning Article for the Fall Town Meeting set for November 20, 2024 back to the Planning Board for review in accordance with G.L. c. 40A, Section 5 and the Planning Board Procedural Rules Section 2.1..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure Acceptance - Taft Estates LLC
Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 21 of the May 22, 2024 Annual Town Meeting and in compliance with provisions of G.L. c.60, Section 77C, to accept Taft Estates, LLC a deed in lieu of...
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 that pursuant to the vote taken under Article 21 of the May 22, 2024 Annual Town Meeting and in compliance with provisions of G.L. c.60, Section 77C, to accept Taft Estates, LLC a deed in lieu of foreclosure to property described more particularly in said deed for passive recreation purposes.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 that pursuant to the vote taken under Article 21 of the May 22, 2024 Annual Town Meeting and in compliance with provisions of G.L. c.60, Section 77C, to accept Taft Estates, LLC a deed in lieu of foreclosure to property described more particularly in said deed for passive recreation purposes..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Bid Award - Rock Salt
Authorize the DPW to purchase rock salt for Fiscal Year 2025 in accordance with bids received in the Cooperative Bid Number PW 1169 administered by the Town of Framingham
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to authorize the DPW to purchase rock salt for Fiscal Year 2025 in accordance with bids received in the Cooperative Bid Number PW 1169 administered by the Town of Framingham.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to authorize the DPW to purchase rock salt for Fiscal Year 2025 in accordance with bids received in the Cooperative Bid Number PW 1169 administered by the Town of Framingham..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Lead Paint Testing - Contract Award
Award the contract for lead paint testing services in connection with the FY 2022-2023 CDBG grant funded Bellingham Housing Rehabilitation Program to Caulfield Environmental, 243 Legate Hill Road...
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to award the contract for lead paint testing services in connection with the FY 2022-2023 CDBG grant funded Bellingham Housing Rehabilitation Program to Caulfield Environmental, 243 Legate Hill Road, Leominster, Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to award the contract for lead paint testing services in connection with the FY 2022-2023 CDBG grant funded Bellingham Housing Rehabilitation Program to Caulfield Environmental, 243 Legate Hill Road, Leominster, Massachusetts..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Gifts/Grants
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 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 an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
ARPA Funds
Approve the projects listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the projects listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the projects listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
ARPA Funds - Returned
Approve the listed funds be returned to Norfolk County
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the listed funds be returned to Norfolk County.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the listed funds be returned to Norfolk County..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Minutes
Approve the August 19 and September 16 minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the August 19% and September 16th minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the August 19% and September 16th minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting at 8:31 PM
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 PM.
The minutes say 5-0, but 4 members were present (Sahan Sahin, Ann Odabashian, Don Martinis and Jennifer Altomonte). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 PM..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
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