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December 15, 2025
19 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Part of this meeting was a joint session with the Planning Board; only the Select Board members’ votes are shown.
Present: Michael Hennessy, Jennifer Altomonte, Don Martinis, Cody Spencer, Ann Odabashian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Tavern in the Square - Amendment
Amend the All Alcohol Restaurant license application for Tavern in the Square pending with the ABCC to reflect Andrew Kelley as the manager on record
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to amend the All Alcohol Restaurant license application for Tavern in the Square pending with the ABCC to reflect Andrew Kelley as the manager on record.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to amend the All Alcohol Restaurant license application for Tavern in the Square pending with the ABCC to reflect Andrew Kelley as the manager on record..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Joint Appointment - Select Board/Planning Board
Appoint Patrick Sullivan as an Associate Member of the Planning Board (joint vote with the Planning Board)
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion all members of the Select Board and Planning Board were polled and all voted unanimously in favor of appointing Mr. Patrick Sullivan to the Planning Board as an Associate Member.
A joint vote of the Select Board and the Planning Board ("all voted unanimously in favor").
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion all members of the Select Board and Planning Board were polled and all voted unanimously in favor of appointing Mr. Patrick Sullivan to the Planning Board as an Associate Member..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Support the concept as presented by Mr. Lobbiser
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted to support the concept as presented by Mr. Lobbiser.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted to support the concept as presented by Mr. Lobbiser..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Abatement Request - 1 Hemlock Lane
Give no abatement on the quarterly water bill for 1 Hemlock Lane
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board voted 4-1, with Mrs. Altomonte opposing, that the quarterly water utility bill for 1 Hemlock Lane receive no abatements.
Yes: Cody Spencer, Hennessy, Martinis, OdabashianNo: Altomonte
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board voted 4-1, with Mrs. Altomonte opposing, that the quarterly water utility bill for 1 Hemlock Lane receive no abatements..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Bid Award - DPW Generator
Award Contract 2025- DSDG, Depot Street DPW Generators, to Tilton Electrical, Inc. of Plymouth, MA
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2025- DSDG, Depot Street DPW Generators, to Tilton Electrical, Inc. of Plymouth, MA.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2025- DSDG, Depot Street DPW Generators, to Tilton Electrical, Inc. of Plymouth, MA..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Bid Award - Well 10 Access Road
Award Contract 2025-WTAR, Well 10 Access Road to Dandel Construction, Inc. of Hanson, MA
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2025-WTAR, Well 10 Access Road to Dandel Construction, Inc. of Hanson, MA.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2025-WTAR, Well 10 Access Road to Dandel Construction, Inc. of Hanson, MA..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
TAC - Recommendation
Authorize the highly visible yellow paint on Hartford Ave at Maple Street and Stallbrook as recommended by Bellingham's Traffic Advisory Committee
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the highly visible yellow paint on Hartford Ave at Maple Street and Stallbrook as recommended by Bellingham's Traffic Advisory Committee.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the highly visible yellow paint on Hartford Ave at Maple Street and Stallbrook as recommended by Bellingham's Traffic Advisory Committee..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Gift/Grant Acceptance
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Annual License Renewals
Approve the Class II, Class III and Auctioneer License renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town
On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Class II, Class III and Auctioneer License renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Class II, Class III and Auctioneer License renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Odabashian)
Approve the Common Victualler license renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town
On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualler license renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualler license renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Odabashian)
Approve the Secondhand Dealers license renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town
On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Secondhand Dealers license renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Secondhand Dealers license renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Odabashian)
Approve the Motel license renewal application for Countryside Motel, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town
On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Motel license renewal application for Countryside Motel, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Motel license renewal application for Countryside Motel, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Odabashian)
Approve the Permit to Operate and Auctioneer's license renewal application for Trudel's Auction Gallery, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town
On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Permit to Operate and Auctioneer's license renewal application for Trudel's Auction Gallery, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Permit to Operate and Auctioneer's license renewal application for Trudel's Auction Gallery, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Odabashian)
Approve the Liquor license renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town
On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Liquor license renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Liquor license renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Odabashian)
Approve the Liquor, Common Victualler, Automatic Amusement, Exhibit Motion Pictures, Weekday & Sunday Entertainment license renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections...
On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Liquor, Common Victualler, Automatic Amusement, Exhibit Motion Pictures, Weekday & Sunday Entertainment license renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Liquor, Common Victualler, Automatic Amusement, Exhibit Motion Pictures, Weekday & Sunday Entertainment license renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Odabashian)
Liquor, Common Victualler, Automatic Amusement, Exhibit Motion Pictures, Weekday
Approve the Bulk Storage license renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Bulk Storage license renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Bulk Storage license renewal applications as presented, contingent on successful inspections and outstanding payments to the Town..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Select Board - Future Meeting Dates
Set the Select Board meeting dates for January through June 2026
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to meet the following dates: January 5' & 26th February 274 & 21st March 2"4 & 16th April 6th & 20th May 4t & 18th June 15t & June 15% Minutes
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to meet the following dates: January 5' & 26th February 274 & 21st March 2"4 & 16th April 6th & 20th May 4t & 18th June 15t & June 15% Minutes.” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Minutes
Approve the November 24 and December 1 minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/ Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the November 24*» and December 1%t minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/ Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the November 24*» and December 1%t minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Town Administrator Report
Hold an executive session and not return to open session pursuant to G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an...
On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by rollcall vote to hold an executive session and not return to open session pursuant to G.L. ¢.30A, Sec. 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by rollcall vote to hold an executive session and not return to open session pursuant to G.L. ¢.30A, Sec. 21(a)(6) to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Altomonte)
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