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April 28, 2025
12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was a joint session with the Planning Board; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
Present: Sahan Sahin, Michael Hennessy, Ann Odabashian, Don Martinis, Jennifer Altomonte
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Joint Appointment - Selectboard/Planning Board
Appoint Elizabeth "Liz" Berthelette to the Planning Board until the 2026 town election (joint vote with the Planning Board)
On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Selectboard and Planning Board members were polled and all voted unanimously in favor of appointing Elizabeth "Liz" Berthelette as a member to the Planning Board until the 2026 Municipal Town Election at which time Mrs. Berthelette would need to run to fill the unexpired term ending in 2027.
A joint vote of the Select Board and the Planning Board ("all voted unanimously in favor").
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Selectboard and Planning Board members were polled and all voted unanimously in favor of appointing Elizabeth "Liz" Berthelette as a member to the Planning Board until the 2026 Municipal Town Election at which time Mrs. Berthelette would need to run to fill the unexpired term ending in 2027..” (Motion: Martinis)
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)
Allow a SO pole be installed on Fairway Drive as presented by National Grid
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to allow a SO pole be installed on Fairway Drive as presented by National Grid.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to allow a SO pole be installed on Fairway Drive as presented by National Grid..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Bid Award - Scott Cemetery Columbarium 4
Award contract 2025-SCC4, Scott Cemetery Columbarium 4, to the low bidder Watertown Engineering Corp
On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award contract 2025-SCC4, Scott Cemetery Columbarium 4, to the low bidder Watertown Engineering Corp. of Whitman, MA.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award contract 2025-SCC4, Scott Cemetery Columbarium 4, to the low bidder Watertown Engineering Corp. of Whitman, MA..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Hennessy)
Bid Award - Roadway Improvements Various Streets
Award contract 2025-RIVSMPV, Roadway Improvements Various Streets, to A.F. Amorello & Sons of Worcester, MA
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award contract 2025-RIVSMPV, Roadway Improvements Various Streets, to A.F. Amorello & Sons of Worcester, MA.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award contract 2025-RIVSMPV, Roadway Improvements Various Streets, to A.F. Amorello & Sons of Worcester, MA..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Annual Town Election Warrant
Approve and sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for the June 3, 2025 election (7 AM - 8 PM, Bellingham High School Gymnasium)
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for the election set for Tuesday June 3.2025, from 7AM - 8PM in the Bellingham High School Gymnasium for the following offices:
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for the election set for Tuesday June 3.2025, from 7AM - 8PM in the Bellingham High School Gymnasium for the following offices:.” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Hennessy)
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for the election set for Tuesday June 3.2025, from 7AM - 8PM in the Bellingham High School Gymnasium for the following offices:
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve and sign the Annual Town Election Warrant for the election set for Tuesday June 3.2025, from 7AM - 8PM in the Bellingham High School Gymnasium for the following offices:.” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Board of Registrars Appointment
Reappoint the incumbent Mr. William Bissonette to the Board of Registrars for a 3 Year Term
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to reappoint the incumbent Mr. William Bissonette to the Board of Registrars for a 3 Year Term.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to reappoint the incumbent Mr. William Bissonette to the Board of Registrars for a 3 Year Term..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Minutes
Approve the March 17 and April 7 minutes as submitted
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the March 17% and April 7' minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the March 17% and April 7' minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
New Business
Schedule a Special Town Meeting on May 28, 2025, at 7:25PM on an emergency basis to avoid the risk of losing two parcels of land that will be donated to the Town
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to schedule a Special Town Meeting on May 28, 2025, at 7:25PM on an emergency basis to avoid the risk of losing two parcels of land that will be donated to the Town.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to schedule a Special Town Meeting on May 28, 2025, at 7:25PM on an emergency basis to avoid the risk of losing two parcels of land that will be donated to the Town..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Town Administrator Report
Accept the AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Bellingham and AFSCME Council 93 Local 747 Municipal Center Employees as presented by the Town Administrator and Human Resources Director
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Bellingham and AFSCME Council 93 Local 747 Municipal Center Employees as presented by the Town Administrator and Human Resources Director.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the AFSCME Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Bellingham and AFSCME Council 93 Local 747 Municipal Center Employees as presented by the Town Administrator and Human Resources Director..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Adjourn the meeting at 7:35PM
On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:35PM.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:35PM..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Hennessy)
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