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March 2, 2026
10 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Hennessy, Jennifer Altomonte, Don Martinis, Cody Spencer, Ann Odabashian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Chili's Bar & Grill - Change in Manager
Approve Chili's Grill & Bar request to change the manager of record to Esvin Merida
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve Chili's Grill & Bar request to change the manager of record to Esvin Merida.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve Chili's Grill & Bar request to change the manager of record to Esvin Merida..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Public Hearing Cranes 101
Continue the public hearing on April 6, 2026
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing on April 6, 2026.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing on April 6, 2026..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Public Hearing Election Options
Approve voting by mail but not in-person early voting for the annual municipal election on June 2, 2026
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve voting by mail but not in-person early voting for the annual municipal election on June 2, 2026.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve voting by mail but not in-person early voting for the annual municipal election on June 2, 2026..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Library Trustee Position
Add the position for a One-Year Library Trustee on the June 2, 2026 ballot
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to add the position for a One-Year Library Trustee on the June 2, 2026 ballot.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to add the position for a One-Year Library Trustee on the June 2, 2026 ballot..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
FY27 Budget - Adoption
Forward the FY27 Budget to the Finance Committee
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to forward the FY27 Budget to the Finance Committee.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to forward the FY27 Budget to the Finance Committee..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Bid Award - Leak Detection Contract
Award Contract 2026-Water Leak Detection to the low bidder, Water & Waste Pipe Testing, Inc. of Rowley, MA
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2026-Water Leak Detection to the low bidder, Water & Waste Pipe Testing, Inc. of Rowley, MA.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2026-Water Leak Detection to the low bidder, Water & Waste Pipe Testing, Inc. of Rowley, MA..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Confirmatory Order of Taking
Execute an Order of Taking and to take by domain permanent and temporary easements on properties located at 182, 186, 190, 193, and 194 Hartford Avenue for the Hartford Avenue Roadway Improvement...
On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to execute an Order of Taking and to take by domain permanent and temporary easements on properties located at 182, 186, 190, 193, and 194 Hartford Avenue for the Hartford Avenue Roadway Improvement Project and correct and confirm the easements acquired by the Town pursuant to the instrument recorded with the Norfolk Registry of Deeds in Book 42654, Page 199, and to award damages in the amounts set forth in Schedule B of said Order of Taking, which shall not be recorded with said Order.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to execute an Order of Taking and to take by domain permanent and temporary easements on properties located at 182, 186, 190, 193, and 194 Hartford Avenue for the Hartford Avenue Roadway Improvement Project and correct and confirm the easements acquired by the Town pursuant to the instrument recorded with the Norfolk Registry of Deeds in Book 42654, Page 199, and to award damages in the amounts set forth in Schedule B of said Order of Taking, which shall not be recorded with said Order..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Odabashian)
NECC Seasonal Renewal
Approve the New England Country Club Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the New England Country Club Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the New England Country Club Seasonal All Alcohol Restaurant, Common Victualler, Weekday and Sunday Entertainment licenses..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Minutes
Approve the January 26, February 2, & February 18 meeting minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the January 26, February 2"4, & February 18th meeting minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the January 26, February 2"4, & February 18th meeting minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Executive Session
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. c.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 and pursuant to G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigating position of the public body if the chair so declares.
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. c.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 and pursuant to G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a)(3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigating position of the public body if the chair so declares..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Altomonte)
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