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March 17, 2025
18 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Sahan Sahin, Michael Hennessy, Ann Odabashian, Don Martinis, Jennifer Altomonte
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
NSE re, Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019
Close the Public Hearing
On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Altomonte)
Approve J.D. Raymond's request for withdrawal without prejudice of the Bulk Storage license
On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve J.D. Raymond's request for withdrawal without prejudice of the Bulk Storage license.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve J.D. Raymond's request for withdrawal without prejudice of the Bulk Storage license..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Hennessy)
Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management
Retain the Edward J. Collins, Jr
On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to retain the Edward J. Collins, Jr.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to retain the Edward J. Collins, Jr..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Hennessy)
Use the same screening committee that was used during the previous Town Administrator search
On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to use the same screening committee that was used during the previous Town Administrator search.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to use the same screening committee that was used during the previous Town Administrator search..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Altomonte)
Consider Mr. Khoury for the screening committee
On a Sahin/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to consider Mr. Khoury for the screening committee.
From the minutes
“On a Sahin/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to consider Mr. Khoury for the screening committee..” (Motion: Sahin, second: Altomonte)
Senior Housing Update
Support the pursuit of these grants for the development of housing on Center Street
On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to support the pursuit of these grants for the development of housing on Center Street.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to support the pursuit of these grants for the development of housing on Center Street..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Altomonte)
Bid Award - Annual Traffic Signal Maintenance and Repair
Award contract 2025-TSMR, Traffic Signal Maintenance & Repair to the low bidder Pine Ridge Technologies, Inc. of North Reading, MA
On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award contract 2025-TSMR, Traffic Signal Maintenance & Repair to the low bidder Pine Ridge Technologies, Inc. of North Reading, MA.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award contract 2025-TSMR, Traffic Signal Maintenance & Repair to the low bidder Pine Ridge Technologies, Inc. of North Reading, MA..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Hennessy)
Bid Award - Silver Lake Dam Improvements
Award contract 2024-SLDR, Silver Lake Dam Repairs to the low bidder T Ford Company, Inc. of Georgetown, MA
On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award contract 2024-SLDR, Silver Lake Dam Repairs to the low bidder T Ford Company, Inc. of Georgetown, MA.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award contract 2024-SLDR, Silver Lake Dam Repairs to the low bidder T Ford Company, Inc. of Georgetown, MA..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Hennessy)
TAC Recommendation - Streetlight at 83 Plymouth Road, Pole #13
Approve the resident request to add a streetlight on pole #13 at 83 Plymouth Road as recommended by Bellingham's Traffic Advisory Committee
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the resident request to add a streetlight on pole #13 at 83 Plymouth Road as recommended by Bellingham's Traffic Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the resident request to add a streetlight on pole #13 at 83 Plymouth Road as recommended by Bellingham's Traffic Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
DPW Monthly Abatement Request
Approve the November, December and January abatement requests as presented
On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the November, December and January abatement requests as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the November, December and January abatement requests as presented..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Altomonte)
Zoning Article Amendments for Spring Town Meeting
Send the Article entitled "Amend Zoning Bylaws Chapter 240, Article VI" for the Annual Town Meeting set for May 28, 2025, back to the Planning Board for review in accordance with G.L. c. 40A...
On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to send the Article entitled "Amend Zoning Bylaws Chapter 240, Article VI" for the Annual Town Meeting set for May 28, 2025, 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. e
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to send the Article entitled "Amend Zoning Bylaws Chapter 240, Article VI" for the Annual Town Meeting set for May 28, 2025, 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. e.” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Altomonte)
Send the Article entitled "Amend Zoning Bylaws Chapter 240, Article XVI" for the Annual Town Meeting set for May 28, 2025, back to the Planning Board for review in accordance with G.L. c. 40A...
On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to send the Article entitled "Amend Zoning Bylaws Chapter 240, Article XVI" for the Annual Town Meeting set for May 28, 2025, 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. e
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to send the Article entitled "Amend Zoning Bylaws Chapter 240, Article XVI" for the Annual Town Meeting set for May 28, 2025, 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. e.” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Altomonte)
Send the Article entitled "Amend Zoning Bylaws Chapter 240, Article XII" for the Annual Town Meeting set for May 28, 2025, back to the Planning Board for review in accordance with G.L. c. 40A...
On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to send the Article entitled "Amend Zoning Bylaws Chapter 240, Article XII" for the Annual Town Meeting set for May 28, 2025, 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 Hennessy/Altomonte motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to send the Article entitled "Amend Zoning Bylaws Chapter 240, Article XII" for the Annual Town Meeting set for May 28, 2025, 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: Hennessy, second: Altomonte)
Spring Town Meeting Warrant
Sign the Spring Town Meeting warrant and forward it to the Finance Committee
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to sign the Spring Town Meeting warrant and forward it to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to sign the Spring Town Meeting warrant and forward it to the Finance Committee..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Town Administrator Annual Appointments
Ratify the Town Administrator annual appointments as presented
On a Hennessy/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to ratify the Town Administrator annual appointments as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to ratify the Town Administrator annual appointments as presented..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Martinis)
Select Board Annual Appointments
Approve the annual appointments as presented with the exception of Debra Bush for the position on the Board of Health
On a Hennessy/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the annual appointments as presented with the exception of Debra Bush for the position on the Board of Health.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the annual appointments as presented with the exception of Debra Bush for the position on the Board of Health..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Martinis)
BYBI Common Victualler License
Approve the Common Victualler license for Bellingham Youth Baseball from April 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025, with the annual fee waived
On an Altomonte/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualler license for Bellingham Youth Baseball from April 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025, with the annual fee waived.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualler license for Bellingham Youth Baseball from April 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025, with the annual fee waived..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Hennessy)
New Business
Adjourn the meeting at 8:25PM
On a Sahin/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:25PM.
From the minutes
“On a Sahin/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:25PM..” (Motion: Sahin, second: Martinis)
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