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March 3, 2025
8 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Sahan Sahin, Michael Hennessy, Ann Odabashian, Don Martinis, Jennifer Altomonte
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Contract Award Police Station Locker Room Expansion
Award Contract 2025-BPLREX, Bellingham Police Locker Room Expansion, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Coletta Contracting Co., Inc., 44 Hollister Rd., Seekonk, MA 02771
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2025-BPLREX, Bellingham Police Locker Room Expansion, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Coletta Contracting Co., Inc., 44 Hollister Rd., Seekonk, MA 02771.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2025-BPLREX, Bellingham Police Locker Room Expansion, to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, Coletta Contracting Co., Inc., 44 Hollister Rd., Seekonk, MA 02771..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Dylan Labonte - Zoning Bylaw Change
Support placing the zoning article changing the definition of livestock on the Annual Town Meeting warrant
On a motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to support and recommend the Zoning Article be placed on the Annual Town Meeting warrant.
The minutes do not say who made or seconded this motion.
From the minutes
“On a motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to support and recommend the Zoning Article be placed on the Annual Town Meeting warrant..”
Abatement Request - 60 Prospect Street
Approve that the quarterly water utility bill for 60 prospect Street receive the full amount requested for abatement in the amount of $65.42 for an adjusted total amount of $29.75 DPW Monthly...
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve that the quarterly water utility bill for 60 prospect Street receive the full amount requested for abatement in the amount of $65.42 for an adjusted total amount of $29.75 DPW Monthly Abatement Request
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve that the quarterly water utility bill for 60 prospect Street receive the full amount requested for abatement in the amount of $65.42 for an adjusted total amount of $29.75 DPW Monthly Abatement Request.” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
DPW Monthly Abatement Request
Approve the April, May, June, July, August and September abatement requests as presented
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the April, May, June, July, August and September abatement requests as presented.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the April, May, June, July, August and September abatement requests as presented..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
NECC Seasonal Renewal
Approve the New England Country Club Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the New England Country Club Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the New England Country Club Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Minutes
Approve the January 27 and February 10, 2025, minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the January 274 and February 10, 2025, minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the January 274 and February 10, 2025, minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Town Administrator Report
Go into executive session to discuss buying property
Mr. Fraine requested an executive session to discuss the purchase of property. 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. 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 a Sahin/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 Sahin/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: Sahin, second: Odabashian)
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