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October 20, 2025
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Jennifer Altomonte, Don Martinis, Cody Spencer, Ann Odabashian
Absent: Michael Hennessy
Every vote, in order
Nn Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019
Close the public hearing
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Approve the National Grid pole petition for plan number 31113713 to install 1 JO pole on North Main Street
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the National Grid pole petition for plan number 31113713 to install 1 JO pole on North Main Street.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the National Grid pole petition for plan number 31113713 to install 1 JO pole on North Main Street..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Close the public hearing
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Approve the National Grid pole petition for plan number 31157203 to install 1 JO pole on Blackstone Street with the location amendment as provided in an email from National Grid dated October 20, 2025
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the National Grid pole petition for plan number 31157203 to install 1 JO pole on Blackstone Street with the location amendment as provided in an email from National Grid dated October 20, 2025.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the National Grid pole petition for plan number 31157203 to install 1 JO pole on Blackstone Street with the location amendment as provided in an email from National Grid dated October 20, 2025..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Close the public hearing
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Approve the National Grid pole petition for plan number 31159087 to install 1 SO pole on Bellingham Street
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the National Grid pole petition for plan number 31159087 to install 1 SO pole on Bellingham Street.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the National Grid pole petition for plan number 31159087 to install 1 SO pole on Bellingham Street..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Close the public hearing
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Approve the Restaurant All Alcoholic License, a Common Victualler License and a Weekday and Sunday Entertainment License for Tavern in the Square located at 245 Hartford Ave
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the Restaurant All Alcoholic License, a Common Victualler License and a Weekday and Sunday Entertainment License for Tavern in the Square located at 245 Hartford Ave.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the Restaurant All Alcoholic License, a Common Victualler License and a Weekday and Sunday Entertainment License for Tavern in the Square located at 245 Hartford Ave..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Bid Award
Award Contract Well No. 11 Replacement Process Upgrades to Barbato Construction Company of Middleboro, MA with a total combined bid of $1,063,589
On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to award Contract Well No. 11 Replacement Process Upgrades to Barbato Construction Company of Middleboro, MA with a total combined bid of $1,063,589.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to award Contract Well No. 11 Replacement Process Upgrades to Barbato Construction Company of Middleboro, MA with a total combined bid of $1,063,589..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Odabashian)
MassDOT Land Damage Agreement
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 107-1 of the Town Bylaws, that the Select Board vote to execute a Land Damages Agreement to settle claims related to the eminent domain taking by the...
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 pursuant to the provisions of Section 107-1 of the Town Bylaws, that the Select Board vote to execute a Land Damages Agreement to settle claims related to the eminent domain taking by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation of land and easements from the Town for the Hartford Avenue Project.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 pursuant to the provisions of Section 107-1 of the Town Bylaws, that the Select Board vote to execute a Land Damages Agreement to settle claims related to the eminent domain taking by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation of land and easements from the Town for the Hartford Avenue Project..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Open Space and Recreation Committee
Appoint the following individuals to the Open Space and Recreation Committee: e Jennifer Altomonte - Select Board Representative e Arianne Barton - Conservation Commission Representative e Douglas...
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint the following individuals to the Open Space and Recreation Committee: e Jennifer Altomonte - Select Board Representative e Arianne Barton - Conservation Commission Representative e Douglas Martin - Parks Commission Representative e Chad Kelly - Member at large for a Two-Year Appointment e Nicole Rutkowski - Member at large for a Two-Year Appointment e Danielle Dulchinos - Member at large for a One-Year Appointment Minutes
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint the following individuals to the Open Space and Recreation Committee: e Jennifer Altomonte - Select Board Representative e Arianne Barton - Conservation Commission Representative e Douglas Martin - Parks Commission Representative e Chad Kelly - Member at large for a Two-Year Appointment e Nicole Rutkowski - Member at large for a Two-Year Appointment e Danielle Dulchinos - Member at large for a One-Year Appointment Minutes.” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Minutes
Approve the October 6 minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the October 6 minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the October 6 minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Executive Session
Go into executive session to discuss the ZP Battery litigation
Mrs. Altomonte made a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to G.L. c.30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss litigation between the Town of Bellingham and ZP Battery. Mrs. Altomonte stated that the Board would return to public session at the conclusion of the executive session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spencer and passed unanimously with a 4-0 roll call vote.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Altomonte made a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to G.L. c.30A, Section 21(a)(3) to discuss litigation between the Town of Bellingham and ZP Battery. Mrs. Altomonte stated that the Board would return to public session at the conclusion of the executive session. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spencer and passed unanimously with a 4-0 roll call vote..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Public Session
Approve and sign the Settlement Agreement and Amendment to Ground Lease with ZP Battery Devco, LLC
Mr. Martinis made a motion to approve and execute the Settlement Agreement and Amendment to Ground Lease with ZP Battery Devco, LLC. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spencer and passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. Martinis made a motion to approve and execute the Settlement Agreement and Amendment to Ground Lease with ZP Battery Devco, LLC. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spencer and passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Adjourn the meeting at 7:45PM
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:45PM.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion, the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:45PM..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
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