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September 8, 2025
11 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
One Day Special License Request
Approve a One Day Special License for Malt Beverages for the event to be held at Flock & Flourish on Saturday September 27, 2025 from 11AM to 4PM at 20 North Main Street
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve a One Day Special License for Malt Beverages for the event to be held at Flock & Flourish on Saturday September 27, 2025 from 11AM to 4PM at 20 North Main Street.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve a One Day Special License for Malt Beverages for the event to be held at Flock & Flourish on Saturday September 27, 2025 from 11AM to 4PM at 20 North Main Street..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Cultural Council Appointment
Appoint Danielle Dulchinos to the Cultural Council for a 3 Year Term
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to appoint Danielle Dulchinos to the Cultural Council for a 3 Year Term.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to appoint Danielle Dulchinos to the Cultural Council for a 3 Year Term..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Traffic Advisory Committee Recommendations
Authorize the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon on North Main Street at Depot Street as recommended by the Traffic Advisory Committee and designed by traffic engineering consultants, CHA...
On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to authorize the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon on North Main Street at Depot Street as recommended by the Traffic Advisory Committee and designed by traffic engineering consultants, CHA Solutions, Headquarters-Albany, NY.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to authorize the Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon on North Main Street at Depot Street as recommended by the Traffic Advisory Committee and designed by traffic engineering consultants, CHA Solutions, Headquarters-Albany, NY..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Altomonte)
Order of Taking - Hartford Ave Roadway Improvement Project
Execute the Order of Taking as presented for the Hartford Ave Roadway Improvement Project as authorized by Article 10 of the November 16, 2022 Town Meeting
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to execute the Order of Taking as presented for the Hartford Ave Roadway Improvement Project as authorized by Article 10 of the November 16, 2022 Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to execute the Order of Taking as presented for the Hartford Ave Roadway Improvement Project as authorized by Article 10 of the November 16, 2022 Town Meeting..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Abate $755.83 for 21 Rita Ave resulting in an adjusted water balance due of $610.55
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to abate $755.83 for 21 Rita Ave resulting in an adjusted water balance due of $610.55.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to abate $755.83 for 21 Rita Ave resulting in an adjusted water balance due of $610.55..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Bellingham Public Employee Committee
Execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Bellingham and the Bellingham Public Employee Committee as presented
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Bellingham and the Bellingham Public Employee Committee as presented.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to execute the Memorandum of Agreement between the Town of Bellingham and the Bellingham Public Employee Committee as presented..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Commission on Disability
Appoint Caroline LaCroix to the Commission on Disability to fill a vacancy with a 3 Year Term
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to appoint Caroline LaCroix to the Commission on Disability to fill a vacancy with a 3 Year Term.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to appoint Caroline LaCroix to the Commission on Disability to fill a vacancy with a 3 Year Term..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Useful Life of Ambulance 1
The maximum useful life of the departmental equipment list below to be financed with the proceeds of the $503,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed on May 28, 2025 (Article 15)...
On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment list below to be financed with the proceeds of the $503,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed on May 28, 2025 (Article 15) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be as follows:
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote that the maximum useful life of the departmental equipment list below to be financed with the proceeds of the $503,000 borrowing authorized by the vote of the Town passed on May 28, 2025 (Article 15) is hereby determined pursuant to G.L. c.44, §7(1) to be as follows:.” (Motion: Martinis, second: Altomonte)
Designation of Environmental Certifying Officer
Designate Joseph Laydon, Town Administrator for the Town of Bellingham, as the Environmental Certifying Officer
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to designate Joseph Laydon, Town Administrator for the Town of Bellingham, as the Environmental Certifying Officer.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to designate Joseph Laydon, Town Administrator for the Town of Bellingham, as the Environmental Certifying Officer..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Minutes
Approve the August 11 minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the August 11' minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to approve the August 11' minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
Town Administrator Report
Go into executive session to discuss the ZP Battery litigation, and not return to open session
Mr. Hennessy made a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to G.L. c.3o0A, Section 21(a)(3) and to not return to public session at the conclusion of the executive session to discuss litigation between the Town of Bellingham and ZP Battery. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Altomonte, and 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
“Mr. Hennessy made a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to G.L. c.3o0A, Section 21(a)(3) and to not return to public session at the conclusion of the executive session to discuss litigation between the Town of Bellingham and ZP Battery. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Altomonte, and 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: Hennessy, second: Altomonte)
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