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June 16, 2025
15 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Hennessy, Jennifer Altomonte, Don Martinis, Cody Spencer, Ann Odabashian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization
Choose Mike Hennessy as Chairman of the Select Board
Mrs. Altomonte made a motion to nominate Mr. Hennessy as Chair, seconded by Mr. Martinis. No other nominations were made. Mrs. Allie called for a roll call vote and with all members voting in the affirmative, Mr. Hennessy was voted in as the Chairman of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Altomonte made a motion to nominate Mr. Hennessy as Chair, seconded by Mr. Martinis. No other nominations were made. Mrs. Allie called for a roll call vote and with all members voting in the affirmative, Mr. Hennessy was voted in as the Chairman of the Select Board..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Martinis)
Choose Don Martinis as Vice Chairman of the Select Board
Mrs. Odabashian made a motion to nominate Mr. Martinis as Vice Chairman, seconded by Mr. Martinis. … Mrs. Allie called for a roll call vote for Mr. Martinis as Vice Chair. The vote did not pass on a 2-3 vote.
A roll call, but the minutes give only the count (2-3), not how each member voted. The minutes give only the count (2-3), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Odabashian made a motion to nominate Mr. Martinis as Vice Chairman, seconded by Mr. Martinis. … Mrs. Allie called for a roll call vote for Mr. Martinis as Vice Chair. The vote did not pass on a 2-3 vote..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Choose Jennifer Altomonte as Vice Chair of the Select Board
Mr. Spencer made a motion to nominate Mrs. Altomonte as Vice Chair seconded by Mr. Hennessy. … Mrs. Allie called for a roll call vote for Mrs. Altomonte as Vice Chair, the vote passed on a 4-1 vote.
A roll call, but the minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted. The minutes give only the count (4-1), not who voted no or abstained.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spencer made a motion to nominate Mrs. Altomonte as Vice Chair seconded by Mr. Hennessy. … Mrs. Allie called for a roll call vote for Mrs. Altomonte as Vice Chair, the vote passed on a 4-1 vote..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Hennessy)
Close the public hearing
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Approve the Common Victualler License for The Coffee Bar at 1 Mechanic Street for 7 days a week to be open from 6AM to 10PM
On an Altomonte/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualler License for The Coffee Bar at 1 Mechanic Street for 7 days a week to be open from 6AM to 10PM.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualler License for The Coffee Bar at 1 Mechanic Street for 7 days a week to be open from 6AM to 10PM..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Odabashian)
Adopt the votes for the CWT-23-01-A Title V loan from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 that the votes presented to this meeting related to the CWT-23-01-A Title V loan from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust be adopted as written and incorporated into the minutes of this meeting.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 that the votes presented to this meeting related to the CWT-23-01-A Title V loan from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust be adopted as written and incorporated into the minutes of this meeting..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
End of Year Transfer - Dispatch Console
Transfer the sum of $221,797.02 to account number 1000-210-0000-002- 00-00-52230 (Office Equipment) to fund the upgrade of the public safety dispatch consoles, radios, hardware, software, related...
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to transfer the sum of $221,797.02 to account number 1000-210-0000-002- 00-00-52230 (Office Equipment) to fund the upgrade of the public safety dispatch consoles, radios, hardware, software, related equipment, and any other necessary contingencies as follows:
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to transfer the sum of $221,797.02 to account number 1000-210-0000-002- 00-00-52230 (Office Equipment) to fund the upgrade of the public safety dispatch consoles, radios, hardware, software, related equipment, and any other necessary contingencies as follows:.” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Accept the gift of the Pete's Bluebird sign and approve the subsequent municipal auction with all proceeds going towards the Historical Commission
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gift of the Pete's Bluebird sign and approve the subsequent municipal auction with all proceeds going towards the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gift of the Pete's Bluebird sign and approve the subsequent municipal auction with all proceeds going towards the Historical Commission..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Re-appoint KP Law as Town Counsel
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to re-appoint KP Law as Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to re-appoint KP Law as Town Counsel..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Town Counsel Appointment
Pursuant to the vote under Article 24 of the May 28, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, to accept the deed to the property located at 28 Wrentham Street, Bellingham, from Gary A. Jolicoeur and execute, and...
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0, pursuant to the vote under Article 24 of the May 28, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, to accept the deed to the property located at 28 Wrentham Street, Bellingham, from Gary A. Jolicoeur and execute, and to authorize the Chair to execute on behalf of the Select Board, any and all acceptances, approvals and other documents to effectuate the foregoing acquisition.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0, pursuant to the vote under Article 24 of the May 28, 2025 Annual Town Meeting, to accept the deed to the property located at 28 Wrentham Street, Bellingham, from Gary A. Jolicoeur and execute, and to authorize the Chair to execute on behalf of the Select Board, any and all acceptances, approvals and other documents to effectuate the foregoing acquisition..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
End of Year Transfer - Dispatch Console
Award Contract 2025-FTA, Water and Sewer Facilities Repair Technical Assistance, to the low bidder Weston & Sampson CMR, Inc. of Reading, MA
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2025-FTA, Water and Sewer Facilities Repair Technical Assistance, to the low bidder Weston & Sampson CMR, Inc. of Reading, MA.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2025-FTA, Water and Sewer Facilities Repair Technical Assistance, to the low bidder Weston & Sampson CMR, Inc. of Reading, MA..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Gift/Grant Acceptance
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Odabashian)
Approve the March and April Abatements as presented
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the March and April Abatements as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the March and April Abatements as presented..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Approve the June 2 meeting minutes as presented
On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the June 2"4 meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the June 2"4 meeting minutes as presented..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Altomonte)
Town Administrator Report
Go into executive session under G.L. c.30A, Section 21(a)(3), and not return to open session
On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board was polled to go into executive session pursuant to G.L. c.30A, Section 21(a)(3) and to not return to public session at the conclusion of the executive session. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Hennessy Aye Mrs. Altomonte Aye Mr. Martinis Aye Mr. Spencer Aye Mrs. Odabashian Nay The motion passed 4-1.
Yes: Altomonte, Cody Spencer, Hennessy, MartinisNo: Odabashian
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board was polled to go into executive session pursuant to G.L. c.30A, Section 21(a)(3) and to not return to public session at the conclusion of the executive session. The roll call vote was as follows: Mr. Hennessy Aye Mrs. Altomonte Aye Mr. Martinis Aye Mr. Spencer Aye Mrs. Odabashian Nay The motion passed 4-1..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Altomonte)
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