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November 3, 2025
6 recorded votes, 1 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
Change in Manager - Cumberland Farms
Approve the change in manager application for Ms. Angela Perras of Cumberland Farms of Massachusetts
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the change in manager application for Ms. Angela Perras of Cumberland Farms of Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the change in manager application for Ms. Angela Perras of Cumberland Farms of Massachusetts..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Verizon Lease Agreement
Execute the Verizon Lease Agreement
On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board voted 4 in favor and 1 abstention by Mr. Martinis to execute the Verizon Lease Agreement.
Yes: Altomonte, Cody Spencer, Hennessy, OdabashianAbstained: Martinis
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board voted 4 in favor and 1 abstention by Mr. Martinis to execute the Verizon Lease Agreement..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Odabashian)
One Day Special Permit Request
Grant a One Day Special Permit (fee waived) to the Bellingham Business Association for Wednesday November 5, 2025 from 6PM - 8PM at the Bellingham Senior Center on Blackstone Street
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to grant a One Day Special Permit (fee waived) to the Bellingham Business Association for Wednesday November 5, 2025 from 6PM - 8PM at the Bellingham Senior Center on Blackstone Street.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to grant a One Day Special Permit (fee waived) to the Bellingham Business Association for Wednesday November 5, 2025 from 6PM - 8PM at the Bellingham Senior Center on Blackstone Street..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Town Clerk for all additional Town Departments
Pursuant to 950 CMR 32.00 Public Records Access, Section 32.04, to designate the following individuals as Record Access Officer's for the following departments: e Police Chief as the RAO for the...
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted pursuant to 950 CMR 32.00 Public Records Access, Section 32.04, to designate the following individuals as Record Access Officer's for the following departments: e Police Chief as the RAO for the Police Department e Fire Chief as the RAO for the Fire Department e Assistant Superintendent as the RAO for the School Department e Town Clerk for all additional Town Departments Minutes
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted pursuant to 950 CMR 32.00 Public Records Access, Section 32.04, to designate the following individuals as Record Access Officer's for the following departments: e Police Chief as the RAO for the Police Department e Fire Chief as the RAO for the Fire Department e Assistant Superintendent as the RAO for the School Department e Town Clerk for all additional Town Departments Minutes.” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Minutes
Approve the October 20 minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the October 20 minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the October 20 minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Executive Session
Go into executive session to discuss real property on Maple Street, and not return to open session
Mr. Hennessy made a motion to enter into executive session pursuant to G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property … Motion was seconded by Mrs. Altomonte, and 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, Sec. 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property … Motion was seconded by Mrs. Altomonte, and the motion passed unanimously with a 5-0 roll call vote..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Altomonte)
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