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November 24, 2025
16 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Hennessy, Jennifer Altomonte, Don Martinis, Cody Spencer
Absent: Ann Odabashian
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Ry Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019
Close the public hearing
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board voted 4-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board voted 4-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Approve the application of Jema Inc. d/b/a Famous House of Pizza, John Fakhory, Mer
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board voted 4-0 to approve the application of Jema Inc. d/b/a Famous House of Pizza, John Fakhory, Mer. for the transfer of the Restaurant Wine & Malt Beverages and Common Victualer License and a Pledge of Inventory and a Pledge of License from Angelo Skritakis.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board voted 4-0 to approve the application of Jema Inc. d/b/a Famous House of Pizza, John Fakhory, Mer. for the transfer of the Restaurant Wine & Malt Beverages and Common Victualer License and a Pledge of Inventory and a Pledge of License from Angelo Skritakis..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
FY2026 Tax Classification Hearing
Accept a residential factor of .87 for FY26 tax classification purposes
On a Martinis/Spencer motion, the Board voted 4-0 to accept a residential factor of .87 for FY26 tax classification purposes.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion, the Board voted 4-0 to accept a residential factor of .87 for FY26 tax classification purposes..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Accept an FY26 small business exemption of 10%
On a Martinis/Spencer motion, the Board voted 4-0 to accept an FY26 small business exemption of 10%.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion, the Board voted 4-0 to accept an FY26 small business exemption of 10%..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Not accept a residential exemption for FY26
On a Martinis/Spencer motion, the Board voted 4-0 to not accept a residential exemption for FY26.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion, the Board voted 4-0 to not accept a residential exemption for FY26..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Accept an exclusion for FY26 of $970,000 for water debt repayment
On a Martinis/Spencer motion, the Board voted 4-0 to accept an exclusion for FY26 of $970,000 for water debt repayment.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion, the Board voted 4-0 to accept an exclusion for FY26 of $970,000 for water debt repayment..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Continue the public hearing to Monday December 1, 2025 at 7PM
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board voted 4-0 to continue the public hearing to Monday December 1, 2025 at 7PM.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board voted 4-0 to continue the public hearing to Monday December 1, 2025 at 7PM..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Open Space and Recreation Plan
Support the Open Space and Recreation Plan and to forward the final draft to the state for review
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board voted 4-0 to support the Open Space and Recreation Plan and to forward the final draft to the state for review.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board voted 4-0 to support the Open Space and Recreation Plan and to forward the final draft to the state for review..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Commission on Disability Appointment
Appoint Lauren Hummel to the Commission on Disability
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board voted 4-0 to appoint Lauren Hummel to the Commission on Disability.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board voted 4-0 to appoint Lauren Hummel to the Commission on Disability..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Special Abatement Requests
Abate the full amount requested in the amount of $95.86 for the quarterly water and sewer utility bill for an adjusted total amount of $169.33
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board voted 4-0 to abate the full amount requested in the amount of $95.86 for the quarterly water and sewer utility bill for an adjusted total amount of $169.33. e 1 Hemlock Lane - Request for an abatement of penalties associated with estimated readings on a meter.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board voted 4-0 to abate the full amount requested in the amount of $95.86 for the quarterly water and sewer utility bill for an adjusted total amount of $169.33. e 1 Hemlock Lane - Request for an abatement of penalties associated with estimated readings on a meter..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Monthly Abatement Requests
Approve the June abatements as presented
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board voted 4-0 to approve the June abatements as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board voted 4-0 to approve the June abatements as presented..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Approve the July abatements as presented
On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board voted 4-0 to approve the July abatements as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board voted 4-0 to approve the July abatements as presented..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Martinis)
Approve the September abatements as presented
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board voted 4-0 to approve the September abatements as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board voted 4-0 to approve the September abatements as presented..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Approve the October abatements as presented
On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board voted 4-0 to approve the October abatements as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board voted 4-0 to approve the October abatements as presented..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Martinis)
Minutes
Approve the November 3 and November 19 minutes as submitted
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board voted 4-0 to approve the November 3"¢ and November 19 minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board voted 4-0 to approve the November 3"¢ and November 19 minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion, the Board voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:10 PM..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
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