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July 14, 2025
6 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Hennessy, Jennifer Altomonte, Don Martinis, Cody Spencer, Ann Odabashian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
End of Year Transfers
Recommend the transfer in the amount of $114,178.00 as submitted in the schedule by the CFO
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend the transfer in the amount of $114,178.00 as submitted in the schedule by the CFO.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend the transfer in the amount of $114,178.00 as submitted in the schedule by the CFO..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Recommend the transfer in the amount of $5,325.00 as submitted in the schedule by the CFO
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend the transfer in the amount of $5,325.00 as submitted in the schedule by the CFO.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend the transfer in the amount of $5,325.00 as submitted in the schedule by the CFO..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Conservation Commission Appointment
Appoint Nicole Forsyth to the Conservation Commission to fill a vacancy with a term set to expire in March of 2026
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Nicole Forsyth to the Conservation Commission to fill a vacancy with a term set to expire in March of 2026.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Nicole Forsyth to the Conservation Commission to fill a vacancy with a term set to expire in March of 2026..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Recycle Center Fees
Set new recycling center fees starting September 1, 2025 (mattresses $40, box springs $40, tires $5 each, TVs $15 or $25)
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to implement the following recycle fees beginning September 1°: e Mattresses $40 e Box Springs $40 e Tires $5 each e TV's less than 25 inches $15 e TV's greater than 25 inches $25 Town Administrator Report Mr. Fraine announced that the household hazardous waste day will take place on Saturday July 26" at the Bellingham Memorial School from 9AM - 1PM.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to implement the following recycle fees beginning September 1°: e Mattresses $40 e Box Springs $40 e Tires $5 each e TV's less than 25 inches $15 e TV's greater than 25 inches $25 Town Administrator Report Mr. Fraine announced that the household hazardous waste day will take place on Saturday July 26" at the Bellingham Memorial School from 9AM - 1PM..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Town Administrator Report
Go into executive session pursuant to G.L. c.30A, Section 21(a)(3) and to return to public session at the conclusion of the executive session with an update
On an Altomonte/Spencer 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 return to public session at the conclusion of the executive session with an update.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer 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 return to public session at the conclusion of the executive session with an update..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Adjourn the meeting
On an Altomonte/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously agreed to adjourn the meeting..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Odabashian)
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