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February 10, 2025
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Sahan Sahin, Michael Hennessy, Ann Odabashian, Jennifer Altomonte
Absent: Don Martinis
Every vote, in order
Abatement Request
Abate the following
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to abate the following:
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to abate the following:.” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
Snow & Ice - Deficit Spending
Authorize the Town to deficit spend for snow and ice operations for Fiscal 2025 as allowed by MGL chapter 44 section 31D
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to authorize the Town to deficit spend for snow and ice operations for Fiscal 2025 as allowed by MGL chapter 44 section 31D.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to authorize the Town to deficit spend for snow and ice operations for Fiscal 2025 as allowed by MGL chapter 44 section 31D..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
Ambulance Useful Life
The maximum useful life of the departmental equipment list below to be financed with the proceeds of the $503,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town pass on November 20, 2024 (Article 6)...
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment list below to be financed with the proceeds of the $503,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town pass on November 20, 2024 (Article 6) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(4) to be as follows:
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment list below to be financed with the proceeds of the $503,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town pass on November 20, 2024 (Article 6) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(4) to be as follows:.” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
Commission on Disability Interview - Marjorie Hollman
Appoint Marjorie Hollman to the Commission on Disability for a 3 year term
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appointment Marjorie Hollman to the Commission on Disability for a 3 year term.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appointment Marjorie Hollman to the Commission on Disability for a 3 year term..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
Veteran's Council
Approve the creation of a Veteran's Council to begin June 1 and to be made up of five veterans with an annual appointment by the Select Board
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the creation of a Veteran's Council to begin June 1st and to be made up of five veterans with an annual appointment by the Select Board.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the creation of a Veteran's Council to begin June 1st and to be made up of five veterans with an annual appointment by the Select Board..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
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 public portion of the meeting with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 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 an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the public portion of the meeting with no further business to be discussed at the conclusion of the executive session..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
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