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July 7, 2025
10 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
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Close the public hearing
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Approve the Common Victualler License for The Joyful Cup at the Senior Center located on 40 Blackstone Street to serve breakfast and lunch
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualler License for The Joyful Cup at the Senior Center located on 40 Blackstone Street to serve breakfast and lunch.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualler License for The Joyful Cup at the Senior Center located on 40 Blackstone Street to serve breakfast and lunch..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Cultural Council Appointment
Appoint Jennifer Altomonte to the Cultural Council
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Jennifer Altomonte to the Cultural Council.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Jennifer Altomonte to the Cultural Council..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Norfolk County Advisory Board Representative Appointment
Appoint Mike Hennessy to the Norfolk County Advisory Board
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Mike Hennessy to the Norfolk County Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Mike Hennessy to the Norfolk County Advisory Board..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Board of Registrars Appointment
Appoint Dan Ranieri to the Board of Registrars
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board voted 4-1 with Mrs. Odabashian opposing to appoint Dan Ranieri to the Board of Registrars.
Yes: Altomonte, Cody Spencer, Hennessy, MartinisNo: Odabashian
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board voted 4-1 with Mrs. Odabashian opposing to appoint Dan Ranieri to the Board of Registrars..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Abatements
Approve the May Abatements as presented
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the May Abatements as presented.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the May Abatements as presented..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
Gift/Grant Acceptance
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board 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 an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board 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: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
Minutes
Approve the June 16 meeting minutes as presented
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the June 16 meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the June 16 meeting minutes as presented..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting and go into executive session
On a Altomonte/Spener motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting and go into executive session.
From the minutes
“On a Altomonte/Spener motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting and go into executive session..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
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
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 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.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 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..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
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