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October 6, 2025
4 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Hennessy, Jennifer Altomonte, Don Martinis, Cody Spencer, Ann Odabashian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Open Space and Recreation Committee
Formalize the Open Space and Recreation Committee with the following membership: One representative each from the Select Board, Conservation Commission, and Recreation Commission
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to formalize the Open Space and Recreation Committee with the following membership: One representative each from the Select Board, Conservation Commission, and Recreation Commission.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to formalize the Open Space and Recreation Committee with the following membership: One representative each from the Select Board, Conservation Commission, and Recreation Commission..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Authorize Town Administrator as Signor on the Project Regulatory Agreement
Authorize Joseph Laydon, the Town Administrator, to act on behalf of the Applicant, as its agent, in filing applications for, executing agreements regarding, and performing any and all other...
On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize Joseph Laydon, the Town Administrator, to act on behalf of the Applicant, as its agent, in filing applications for, executing agreements regarding, and performing any and all other actions necessary to secure for the Applicant such as grant(s) and/or loan(s) for planning or construction of Water Pollution Abatement Projects or Drinking Water Projects as may be made available to the Applicant pursuant to the provisions of the Massachusetts Clean Waters Act (M.G.L. c.21, section 27-33E, inclusive, as amended) and the Water Pollution Abatement Revolving Loan Program (M.G.L. c.29C) for the project known as Bellingham DWPEC-24-89.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize Joseph Laydon, the Town Administrator, to act on behalf of the Applicant, as its agent, in filing applications for, executing agreements regarding, and performing any and all other actions necessary to secure for the Applicant such as grant(s) and/or loan(s) for planning or construction of Water Pollution Abatement Projects or Drinking Water Projects as may be made available to the Applicant pursuant to the provisions of the Massachusetts Clean Waters Act (M.G.L. c.21, section 27-33E, inclusive, as amended) and the Water Pollution Abatement Revolving Loan Program (M.G.L. c.29C) for the project known as Bellingham DWPEC-24-89..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Odabashian)
Minutes
Approve the September 22 minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the September 22"4 minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the September 22"4 minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Executive Session
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.30A, 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, the motion passed unanimously with a 5-0 roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Hennessy made a motion to enter 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 to discuss litigation between the Town of Bellingham and ZP Battery. Motion was seconded by Mrs. Altomonte, the motion passed unanimously with a 5-0 roll call vote..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Altomonte)
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