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July 2, 2025
2 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Hennessy, Jennifer Altomonte, Don Martinis, Cody Spencer, Ann Odabashian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
The following Town Administrator Candidate Finalists interviewed on July 2nd:
Appoint Joseph Laydon as Town Administrator, pending final background checks and contract negotiations
Mr. Martinis made a motion to appoint Mr. Joseph Laydon as Town Administrator pending final background checks and successful contract negotiations. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Odabashian, and the roll call vote was made as follows: Mr. Spencer Aye Mrs. Altomonte No Mr. Hennessy Aye Mrs. Odabashian Aye Mr. Martinis Aye Motion passes 4-1.
Yes: Cody Spencer, Hennessy, Martinis, OdabashianNo: Altomonte
From the minutes
“Mr. Martinis made a motion to appoint Mr. Joseph Laydon as Town Administrator pending final background checks and successful contract negotiations. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Odabashian, and the roll call vote was made as follows: Mr. Spencer Aye Mrs. Altomonte No Mr. Hennessy Aye Mrs. Odabashian Aye Mr. Martinis Aye Motion passes 4-1..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM
On an Altomonte/Odabashian motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Odabashian motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Odabashian)
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