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January 26, 2026
4 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: Held on Zoom.
Present: Michael Hennessy, Jennifer Altomonte, Don Martinis, Cody Spencer, Ann Odabashian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
One Day Special License
Approve the One Day Special License for the Sip & Shop event to be held at Ve'Lace Bridal, 11 Mechanic Street, Bellingham, on Saturday February 14, 2026 from 11AM to 2PM
On a Martinis/Cody motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the One Day Special License for the Sip & Shop event to be held at Ve'Lace Bridal, 11 Mechanic Street, Bellingham, on Saturday February 14, 2026 from 11AM to 2PM.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Cody motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the One Day Special License for the Sip & Shop event to be held at Ve'Lace Bridal, 11 Mechanic Street, Bellingham, on Saturday February 14, 2026 from 11AM to 2PM..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Massachusetts Clean Water Interim Loan
Adopt the votes for the interim loan under financing agreement DWPEC-24-89 from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote, voted 4 in favor and 1 abstention (Mr. Hennessy lost connection) that the votes presented at the January 26, 2026 Select Board meeting for the interim loan related to financing agreement DWPEC-24-89 from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust be adopted as written and incorporated into the minutes of this meeting.
Yes: Altomonte, Cody Spencer, Martinis, OdabashianAbstained: HennessyThe minutes count Mike Hennessy as the abstention because he had lost his Zoom connection ("Mr. Hennessy lost connection").
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote, voted 4 in favor and 1 abstention (Mr. Hennessy lost connection) that the votes presented at the January 26, 2026 Select Board meeting for the interim loan related to financing agreement DWPEC-24-89 from the Massachusetts Clean Water Trust be adopted as written and incorporated into the minutes of this meeting..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Open the May 27, 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant, closing Friday, February 27, 2026 at noon
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote, voted 4 in favor and 1 abstention (Mr. Hennessy lost connection) that pursuant to G.L. Chapter 39 Section 10 and Bellingham Code of Bylaws to open the May 27, 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant with a close date of Friday February 27, 2026 at noon.
Yes: Altomonte, Cody Spencer, Martinis, OdabashianAbstained: HennessyThe minutes count Mike Hennessy as the abstention because he had lost his Zoom connection ("Mr. Hennessy lost connection").
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote, voted 4 in favor and 1 abstention (Mr. Hennessy lost connection) that pursuant to G.L. Chapter 39 Section 10 and Bellingham Code of Bylaws to open the May 27, 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant with a close date of Friday February 27, 2026 at noon..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting at 7:15 PM
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion, the Board was polled and by roll call vote, voted 4 in favor and 1 abstention (Mr. Hennessy lost connection) to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 PM.
Yes: Altomonte, Cody Spencer, Martinis, OdabashianAbstained: HennessyThe minutes count Mike Hennessy as the abstention because he had lost his Zoom connection ("Mr. Hennessy lost connection").
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion, the Board was polled and by roll call vote, voted 4 in favor and 1 abstention (Mr. Hennessy lost connection) to adjourn the meeting at 7:15 PM..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
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