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August 11, 2025
17 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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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: Michael Hennessy, Jennifer Altomonte, Don Martinis, Cody Spencer, Ann Odabashian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Commission on Disability Interview - Linda Goodspeed
Appoint Linda Goodspeed to the Commission on Disability for a 2-year term to fill a vacancy
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Linda Goodspeed to the Commission on Disability for a 2-year term to fill a vacancy.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Linda Goodspeed to the Commission on Disability for a 2-year term to fill a vacancy..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Appoint Bryan Hall as the Associate Member of the Planning Board (joint vote with the Planning Board)
Mr. Martinis made a motion to appoint Mr. Bryan Hall as the Associate Member of the Planning Board. This motion was seconded by Mrs. Odabashian. … The roll call vote for the motion to appoint Mr. Bryan Hall was as follows: Planning Board Select Board Mr. Devine - no Mr. Spencer - no Mr. O'Connell - no Mrs. Altomonte - no Mrs. Berthelette - no Mrs. Odabashian - yes Mr. Roche - no Mr. Martinis - yes Mr. Goyette - yes Mr. Hennessy - no
Yes: Martinis, OdabashianNo: Altomonte, Cody Spencer, HennessyA joint roll call of the Select Board and the Planning Board: 3 yes and 7 no in all (Select Board 2-3, Planning Board 1-4). Only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
From the minutes
“Mr. Martinis made a motion to appoint Mr. Bryan Hall as the Associate Member of the Planning Board. This motion was seconded by Mrs. Odabashian. … The roll call vote for the motion to appoint Mr. Bryan Hall was as follows: Planning Board Select Board Mr. Devine - no Mr. Spencer - no Mr. O'Connell - no Mrs. Altomonte - no Mrs. Berthelette - no Mrs. Odabashian - yes Mr. Roche - no Mr. Martinis - yes Mr. Goyette - yes Mr. Hennessy - no.” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Appoint Robert Deveau as the Associate Member of the Planning Board (joint vote with the Planning Board)
Mr. Spencer made a motion to appoint Mr. Robert Deveau as the Associate Member of the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Altomonte. … The roll call vote for the motion to appoint Mr. Robert Deveau was as follows: Planning Board Select Board Mr. Devine - yes Mr. Spencer - no Mr. O'Connell - yes Mrs. Altomonte - yes Mrs. Berthelette - no Mrs. Odabashian - no Mr. Roche - yes Mr. Martinis - no Mr. Goyette - no Mr. Hennessy - yes The motion did not pass
Yes: Altomonte, HennessyNo: Cody Spencer, Martinis, OdabashianA joint roll call of the Select Board and the Planning Board: 5 yes and 5 no in all (Select Board 2-3, Planning Board 3-2), so the motion did not pass. The minutes list Mr. Spencer, who made the motion, as voting no; shown as written.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spencer made a motion to appoint Mr. Robert Deveau as the Associate Member of the Planning Board. The motion was seconded by Mrs. Altomonte. … The roll call vote for the motion to appoint Mr. Robert Deveau was as follows: Planning Board Select Board Mr. Devine - yes Mr. Spencer - no Mr. O'Connell - yes Mrs. Altomonte - yes Mrs. Berthelette - no Mrs. Odabashian - no Mr. Roche - yes Mr. Martinis - no Mr. Goyette - no Mr. Hennessy - yes The motion did not pass.” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Finance Office Reorganization
Approve the reorganization of the Finance Office with the addition of an Assistant CFO
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the reorganization of the Finance Office with the addition of an Assistant CFO.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the reorganization of the Finance Office with the addition of an Assistant CFO..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Traffic Advisory Committee Recommendations
Authorize speed humps and warning devices on Muron Ave & Pine Grove Ave as proposed by Bellingham's Traffic Advisory Committee and designed by traffic engineering consultants, CHA Solutions...
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize speed humps and warning devices on Muron Ave & Pine Grove Ave as proposed by Bellingham's Traffic Advisory Committee and designed by traffic engineering consultants, CHA Solutions, Headquarters - Albany, NY.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize speed humps and warning devices on Muron Ave & Pine Grove Ave as proposed by Bellingham's Traffic Advisory Committee and designed by traffic engineering consultants, CHA Solutions, Headquarters - Albany, NY..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Abatements
Abate $58.20 for 176 Mechanic Street resulting in an adjusted trash balance due of $0
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to abate $58.20 for 176 Mechanic Street resulting in an adjusted trash balance due of $0.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to abate $58.20 for 176 Mechanic Street resulting in an adjusted trash balance due of $0..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Abate $319.08 for 21 Arapahoe Road resulting in an adjusted water & sewer balance due of $214.08
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to abate $319.08 for 21 Arapahoe Road resulting in an adjusted water & sewer balance due of $214.08.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to abate $319.08 for 21 Arapahoe Road resulting in an adjusted water & sewer balance due of $214.08..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Abate $477.87 for 21 Elaine Circle resulting in an adjusted water & sewer balance due of $762.33
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to abate $477.87 for 21 Elaine Circle resulting in an adjusted water & sewer balance due of $762.33.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to abate $477.87 for 21 Elaine Circle resulting in an adjusted water & sewer balance due of $762.33..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Deny the abatement request for 21 Rita Ave resulting in a water balance due of $1,366.38
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to deny the abatement request for 21 Rita Ave resulting in a water balance due of $1,366.38.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to deny the abatement request for 21 Rita Ave resulting in a water balance due of $1,366.38..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Deny the abatement request for 1052 South Main Street resulting in a water balance due of $1,207.61
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to deny the abatement request for 1052 South Main Street resulting in a water balance due of $1,207.61.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to deny the abatement request for 1052 South Main Street resulting in a water balance due of $1,207.61..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Cumberland Farms Change of Corporate Officers
Approve the Change in Officer application for the annual package store wine and malt alcoholic beverages license of Cumberland Farms of Massachusetts, Inc. at 297 Pulaski Boulevard as presented
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Change in Officer application for the annual package store wine and malt alcoholic beverages license of Cumberland Farms of Massachusetts, Inc. at 297 Pulaski Boulevard as presented.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Change in Officer application for the annual package store wine and malt alcoholic beverages license of Cumberland Farms of Massachusetts, Inc. at 297 Pulaski Boulevard as presented..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Fall Town Meeting Warrant
Open the Fall Town Meeting warrant with a close date of Friday September 12 at 12PM
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to open the Fall Town Meeting warrant with a close date of Friday September 12h at 12PM.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to open the Fall Town Meeting warrant with a close date of Friday September 12h at 12PM..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
Minutes
Approve the July 1, July 2, July 7, July 14 and July 21 minutes as submitted
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the July 1st, July 224, July 7, July 14 and July 21st minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the July 1st, July 224, July 7, July 14 and July 21st minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Town Administrator Appointments
Ratify the Town Administrator and Select Board Appointments attached to these minutes
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to ratify the Town Administrator and Select Board Appointments attached to these minutes.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to ratify the Town Administrator and Select Board Appointments attached to these minutes..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Appoint Mr. Martinis as the Select Board representative to the Roads Committee and the Traffic Advisory Committee
On a Hennessy/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Martinis as the Select Board representative to the Roads Committee and the Traffic Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Martinis as the Select Board representative to the Roads Committee and the Traffic Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Cody Spencer)
Town Administrator Report
Recommend that the Town continue to lease the property for an Automated Teller Machine located at 2 South Main Street to Bank of America
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend that the Town continue to lease the property for an Automated Teller Machine located at 2 South Main Street to Bank of America.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to recommend that the Town continue to lease the property for an Automated Teller Machine located at 2 South Main Street to Bank of America..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:35 PM..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
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