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March 16, 2026
17 recorded votes, 2 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
Citizen Input
Put the School Committee’s proposed question on the 2026 Annual Town Election warrant
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board voted 4 in favor with 1 abstention to submit 2 the proposed question as requested by the Bellingham School Committee for the 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant pursuant to GL C.39, §10. Mrs. Altomonte stated that she would be abstaining from the vote as she awaits a letter from the State Ethics Commission.
Yes: Cody Spencer, Hennessy, Martinis, OdabashianAbstained: Altomonte
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board voted 4 in favor with 1 abstention to submit 2 the proposed question as requested by the Bellingham School Committee for the 2026 Annual Town Election Warrant pursuant to GL C.39, §10. Mrs. Altomonte stated that she would be abstaining from the vote as she awaits a letter from the State Ethics Commission..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Public Hearing - National Grid Pole Petition
Open the public hearing on the petition of National Grid for plan number 3131282407 to install 1 SO Pole on Pulaski Blvd
On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to open the public hearing on the petition of National Grid for plan number 3131282407 to install 1 SO Pole on Pulaski Blvd.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to open the public hearing on the petition of National Grid for plan number 3131282407 to install 1 SO Pole on Pulaski Blvd..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Odabashian)
Continue the public hearing to the second Select Board meeting in April, date TBD
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing to the second Select Board meeting in April, date TBD.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to continue the public hearing to the second Select Board meeting in April, date TBD..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
John's Used Auto
Grant John's Used Auto a 60 Day Temporary Class III License and continue the discussion at the May 18 meeting when Chief Miller determines his final recommendation
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board agreed to grant John's Used Auto a 60 Day Temporary Class III License and continue the discussion at the May 18 meeting when Chief Miller determines his final recommendation.
The minutes record the result only, not a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board agreed to grant John's Used Auto a 60 Day Temporary Class III License and continue the discussion at the May 18 meeting when Chief Miller determines his final recommendation..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Annual Town Meeting Warrant
Re-open the Annual Town Meeting warrant, amend and/or insert articles as presented and close the warrant
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to re-open the Annual Town Meeting warrant, amend and/or insert articles as presented and close the warrant.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to re-open the Annual Town Meeting warrant, amend and/or insert articles as presented and close the warrant..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
Execute the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant, pending any final edits and comments from KP Law, and to direct the posting of the warrant, and for staff to distribute copies of the warrant pursuant...
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to execute the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant, pending any final edits and comments from KP Law, and to direct the posting of the warrant, and for staff to distribute copies of the warrant pursuant to Section 7-0 of the Charter.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to execute the 2026 Annual Town Meeting warrant, pending any final edits and comments from KP Law, and to direct the posting of the warrant, and for staff to distribute copies of the warrant pursuant to Section 7-0 of the Charter..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Zoning Articles for the Annual Town Meeting
Send the following Zoning Amendment Articles for the Annual Town Meeting set for May 27, 2026 back to the Planning Board for review in accordance with G.L. c. 40A, Section 5 and the Planning Board...
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to send the following Zoning Amendment Articles for the Annual Town Meeting set for May 27, 2026 back to the Planning Board for review in accordance with G.L. c. 40A, Section 5 and the Planning Board Procedural Rules Section 2.1: e OMEN ZONING BYLAWS ARTICLE VI DEFINITIONS SECTION 240-32 TERMS NED e AMEND ZONING BYLAWS ARTICLE V GENERAL USE REGULATIONS SECTION 240- 31 USE REGULATIONS SCHEDULE e AMEND ZONING BYLAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE XXXI DRIVE-THROUGH REGULATIONS Town Administrator Annual Appointments
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion, the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to send the following Zoning Amendment Articles for the Annual Town Meeting set for May 27, 2026 back to the Planning Board for review in accordance with G.L. c. 40A, Section 5 and the Planning Board Procedural Rules Section 2.1: e OMEN ZONING BYLAWS ARTICLE VI DEFINITIONS SECTION 240-32 TERMS NED e AMEND ZONING BYLAWS ARTICLE V GENERAL USE REGULATIONS SECTION 240- 31 USE REGULATIONS SCHEDULE e AMEND ZONING BYLAWS BY ADDING ARTICLE XXXI DRIVE-THROUGH REGULATIONS Town Administrator Annual Appointments.” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Town Administrator Annual Appointments
Appoint the Town Administrator's recommendations as presented
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint the Town Administrator's recommendations as presented.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint the Town Administrator's recommendations as presented..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Select Board Annual Appointments
Appoint the uncontested positions as listed
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint the uncontested positions as listed.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint the uncontested positions as listed..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
Appoint Sharon Blanchard to the Commission on Disability for a 3-year term
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Sharon Blanchard to the Commission on Disability for a 3-year term.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Sharon Blanchard to the Commission on Disability for a 3-year term..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Appoint Tsune Roberts and Brenda Griffin to the Council on Aging both for 3-year terms
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Tsune Roberts and Brenda Griffin to the Council on Aging both for 3-year terms.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Tsune Roberts and Brenda Griffin to the Council on Aging both for 3-year terms..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Appoint William Roberts to the Parks Commission for a 3-year term
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint William Roberts to the Parks Commission for a 3-year term.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint William Roberts to the Parks Commission for a 3-year term..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
BYBI Common Victualler License
Approve the Common Victualler license for Bellingham Youth Baseball from April 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026, with the annual fee waived
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualler license for Bellingham Youth Baseball from April 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026, with the annual fee waived.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualler license for Bellingham Youth Baseball from April 1, 2026 - November 30, 2026, with the annual fee waived..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Municipal Center - Renaming
Name the Bellingham municipal center the Denis C. Fraine Municipal Center
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to name the Bellingham municipal center the Denis C. Fraine Municipal Center.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to name the Bellingham municipal center the Denis C. Fraine Municipal Center..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
Minutes
Approve the February 21 meeting minutes as submitted
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the February 21st meeting minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the February 21st meeting minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Select Board Meeting Date
Reschedule the next Select Board meeting from April 20 to April 27
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to reschedule the next Select Board meeting from April 20% to April 27%.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to reschedule the next Select Board meeting from April 20% to April 27%..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 PM..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
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