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April 7, 2025
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Sahan Sahin, Michael Hennessy, Ann Odabashian, Don Martinis, Jennifer Altomonte
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Board of Registers Interview - Sara Brown
Close the public hearing
On a Sahin/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a Sahin/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Sahin, second: Odabashian)
Approve the Common Victualler license for Vaanga from 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM at 250 Hartford Ave
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualler license for Vaanga from 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM at 250 Hartford Ave.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualler license for Vaanga from 10:00 AM - 1:00 AM at 250 Hartford Ave..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Close the public hearing
On a Sahin/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a Sahin/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Sahin, second: Odabashian)
Public Hearing - Voter Act
Allow voting by mail, but not in-person early voting, for the annual town election
Mrs. Odabashian made a motion to approve voting by mail but not in-person early voting for the annual municipal election. The motion was seconded by Mr. Martinis. The Board was polled, and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Martinis aye Mrs. Altomonte aye Mr. Hennessy no Mr. Sahin aye Mrs. Odabashian aye
Yes: Altomonte, Martinis, Odabashian, SahinNo: Hennessy
From the minutes
“Mrs. Odabashian made a motion to approve voting by mail but not in-person early voting for the annual municipal election. The motion was seconded by Mr. Martinis. The Board was polled, and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Martinis aye Mrs. Altomonte aye Mr. Hennessy no Mr. Sahin aye Mrs. Odabashian aye.” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Award contract 2025-SFAI, to the low bidder Ramco Survey Stake Co. Inc. of West Bridgewater, MA
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to award contract 2025-SFAI, to the low bidder Ramco Survey Stake Co. Inc. of West Bridgewater, MA.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to award contract 2025-SFAI, to the low bidder Ramco Survey Stake Co. Inc. of West Bridgewater, MA..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Approve the request to add crosswalk warning devices to the existing crosswalk at 345 Hartford Ave as recommended by Bellingham's Traffic Advisory Committee
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the request to add crosswalk warning devices to the existing crosswalk at 345 Hartford Ave as recommended by Bellingham's Traffic Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the request to add crosswalk warning devices to the existing crosswalk at 345 Hartford Ave as recommended by Bellingham's Traffic Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Bellingham and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 747 Department of Public Works
On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Bellingham and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 747 Department of Public Works.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Hennessy motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Bellingham and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Local 747 Department of Public Works..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
Approve the February abatement requests as presented
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the February abatement requests as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the February abatement requests as presented..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Abatement Request - 140 Wrentham Road
Approve that the quarterly water utility bill for 140 Wrentham Road receive a full abatement in the amount of $187.24 for the adjusted total amount of $186.08
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve that the quarterly water utility bill for 140 Wrentham Road receive a full abatement in the amount of $187.24 for the adjusted total amount of $186.08.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve that the quarterly water utility bill for 140 Wrentham Road receive a full abatement in the amount of $187.24 for the adjusted total amount of $186.08..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Approve the March 1 and March 3 minutes as submitted
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the March 1st and March 3"4 minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the March 1st and March 3"4 minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Appoint Debra Bush to the Board of Health for a two-year term
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Debra Bush to the Board of Health for a two-year term.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Debra Bush to the Board of Health for a two-year term..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Town Administrator Report
Keep the original five-member Town Administrator screening committee
Mr. Martinis made a motion to stay with the original five-member screening committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hennessy. The Board was polled, and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Martinis aye Mrs. Altomonte no Mr. Hennessy aye Mr. Sahin no Mrs. Odabashian aye
Yes: Hennessy, Martinis, OdabashianNo: Altomonte, Sahin
From the minutes
“Mr. Martinis made a motion to stay with the original five-member screening committee. The motion was seconded by Mr. Hennessy. The Board was polled, and the roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Martinis aye Mrs. Altomonte no Mr. Hennessy aye Mr. Sahin no Mrs. Odabashian aye.” (Motion: Martinis, second: Hennessy)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:05PM.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:05PM..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
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