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January 6, 2025
10 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
Citizen's Input
Close the public hearing
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Approve the All Alcohol, Common Victualer, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment license for Jimmy Ks Restaurants LLC d/b/a B-Town Diner
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the All Alcohol, Common Victualer, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment license for Jimmy Ks Restaurants LLC d/b/a B-Town Diner.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the All Alcohol, Common Victualer, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment license for Jimmy Ks Restaurants LLC d/b/a B-Town Diner..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Pumper Engine Useful Life
The maximum useful life of the departmental equipment list below to be financed with the proceeds of the borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed on May 22, 2024 (Article 15) is hereby...
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment list below to be financed with the proceeds of the borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed on May 22, 2024 (Article 15) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(4) to be as follows:
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment list below to be financed with the proceeds of the borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed on May 22, 2024 (Article 15) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(4) to be as follows:.” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Gifts/Grants
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On a Martinis/Hennessy 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 Martinis/Hennessy 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: Martinis, second: Hennessy)
Regal Cinemas Change of Officers Application
Approve the Change of Officers application for Regal Cinemas, Inc. ABCC Seasonal Population Vote
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Change of Officers application for Regal Cinemas, Inc. ABCC Seasonal Population Vote
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Change of Officers application for Regal Cinemas, Inc. ABCC Seasonal Population Vote.” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
ABCC Seasonal Population Vote
Increase the Seasonal Population of residents at the request of the ABCC as of July 1, 2025 by 500
On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to increase the Seasonal Population of residents at the request of the ABCC as of July 1, 2025 by 500.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to increase the Seasonal Population of residents at the request of the ABCC as of July 1, 2025 by 500..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Altomonte)
Minutes
Approve the December 9 and December 16 minutes as submitted
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the December 9t and December 16th minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the December 9t and December 16th minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Town Administrator Report
Go into executive session to discuss buying property on Maple Street
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to discuss the purchase of property located on Maple Street. 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 the purchase of property located on Maple Street. All members of the Board were polled with all voting in the affirmative..”
Include Mr. Aicardi in the executive session
On a Hennessy/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to include Mr. Aicardi in the executive session.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to include Mr. Aicardi in the executive session..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Martinis)
Adjourn the public portion of the meeting 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 public portion of the meeting 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 public portion of the meeting with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
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