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November 4, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Sahan Sahin, Michael Hennessy, Ann Odabashian, Don Martinis, Jennifer Altomonte
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Conservation Commission Interview
Appoint Pamela Francis to the Conservation Commission to replace the unexpired term of Noel Lioce
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Pamela Francis to the Conservation Commission to replace the unexpired term of Noel Lioce.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Pamela Francis to the Conservation Commission to replace the unexpired term of Noel Lioce..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Conservation Commission Chairman Michael O'Herron had interviewed excellent
Ratify the appointment of Hannah Chace as the new Conservation Commission Administrator
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to ratify the appointment of Hannah Chace as the new Conservation Commission Administrator.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to ratify the appointment of Hannah Chace as the new Conservation Commission Administrator..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Bid Award
Award Contract 2024-WkR, Drinking Water Supply Well Rehab, to the low bidder Denis L. Maher Services, a division of Weston & Sampson CMR, Inc. of Reading, MA in the amount of $85,641.00 Bid Award
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2024-WkR, Drinking Water Supply Well Rehab, to the low bidder Denis L. Maher Services, a division of Weston & Sampson CMR, Inc. of Reading, MA in the amount of $85,641.00 Bid Award
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2024-WkR, Drinking Water Supply Well Rehab, to the low bidder Denis L. Maher Services, a division of Weston & Sampson CMR, Inc. of Reading, MA in the amount of $85,641.00 Bid Award.” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Award Contract 2024-WWM, Waterworks Meters and Meter Transceiver Units (MXU) to the low bidder Core and Main dba Putnam Pipe of Hopkinton, MA in the amount of $110,474.75
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2024-WWM, Waterworks Meters and Meter Transceiver Units (MXU) to the low bidder Core and Main dba Putnam Pipe of Hopkinton, MA in the amount of $110,474.75.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2024-WWM, Waterworks Meters and Meter Transceiver Units (MXU) to the low bidder Core and Main dba Putnam Pipe of Hopkinton, MA in the amount of $110,474.75..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Minutes
Approve the October 7 and October 21 Minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the October 7» and October 21st Minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the October 7» and October 21st Minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
One Day Liquor Permit Request
Grant a One Day Alcohol Permit (fee waived) to the Bellingham Business Association for Wednesday November 6, 2024 from 6PM - 9PM at the Bellingham Senior Center on Blackstone Street
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to grant a One Day Alcohol Permit (fee waived) to the Bellingham Business Association for Wednesday November 6, 2024 from 6PM - 9PM at the Bellingham Senior Center on Blackstone Street.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to grant a One Day Alcohol Permit (fee waived) to the Bellingham Business Association for Wednesday November 6, 2024 from 6PM - 9PM at the Bellingham Senior Center on Blackstone Street..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
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 8:30 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 PM with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
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