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February 2, 2026
10 recorded votes, 0 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
Public Hearing - Doc's Classic Auto
Close the public hearing
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Rescind the vote taken at the December 15, 2025 Select Board meeting to approve Doc's Classic Auto Class II license and to accept the renewal application withdrawal per the licensee's voicemail on...
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to rescind the vote taken at the December 15, 2025 Select Board meeting to approve Doc's Classic Auto Class II license and to accept the renewal application withdrawal per the licensee's voicemail on February 2, 2026.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to rescind the vote taken at the December 15, 2025 Select Board meeting to approve Doc's Classic Auto Class II license and to accept the renewal application withdrawal per the licensee's voicemail on February 2, 2026..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Local Initiative Program Application
Authorize the Town Administrator on behalf of the Select Board to write a letter of support for the Local Initiative Program application and to sign the application
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Administrator on behalf of the Select Board to write a letter of support for the Local Initiative Program application and to sign the application.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Administrator on behalf of the Select Board to write a letter of support for the Local Initiative Program application and to sign the application..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Pursuant to G.L. Chapter 44 Section 31D to authorize the DPW Director on behalf of the Town to overspend the FY26 snow and ice account
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 pursuant to G.L. Chapter 44 Section 31D to authorize the DPW Director on behalf of the Town to overspend the FY26 snow and ice account.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 pursuant to G.L. Chapter 44 Section 31D to authorize the DPW Director on behalf of the Town to overspend the FY26 snow and ice account..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Amend Bellingham's Snow Removal Operations Mailbox Damage Policy by increasing the rate from $40 to $60, effective immediately
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to amend Bellingham's Snow Removal Operations Mailbox Damage Policy by increasing the rate from $40 to $60, effective immediately.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to amend Bellingham's Snow Removal Operations Mailbox Damage Policy by increasing the rate from $40 to $60, effective immediately..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Mailbox Damage Policy - Modification
Execute the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Milford pending any final edits and comments from DEP that are non-substantive in nature
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to execute the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Milford pending any final edits and comments from DEP that are non-substantive in nature.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to execute the Intermunicipal Agreement with the Town of Milford pending any final edits and comments from DEP that are non-substantive in nature..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Approve the November Abatements in the amount of $9,677.82 Land Donation - Freeman Street Ms. Allie explained to the Board that the owner of a parcel of land on Freeman Street known as map 94-73...
On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the November Abatements in the amount of $9,677.82 Land Donation - Freeman Street Ms. Allie explained to the Board that the owner of a parcel of land on Freeman Street known as map 94-73 was looking to donate the land to the Town.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the November Abatements in the amount of $9,677.82 Land Donation - Freeman Street Ms. Allie explained to the Board that the owner of a parcel of land on Freeman Street known as map 94-73 was looking to donate the land to the Town..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Martinis)
Accept the parcel of land on Freeman Street known as map 94-73
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the parcel of land on Freeman Street known as map 94-73.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the parcel of land on Freeman Street known as map 94-73..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Approve the January 12 minutes as submitted
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the January 12*h minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the January 12*h minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting at 7:20 PM
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 PM.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 7:20 PM..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
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