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April 27, 2026
15 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Hennessy, Jennifer Altomonte, Don Martinis, Cody Spencer
Absent: Ann Odabashian
Every vote, in order
Citizens Input - William Roberts, Parks Commission Chairman
Support the Girls' Softball Association in naming High Street Field 1 in honor of Denis Fraine
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to support the Girls' Softball Association in naming High Street Field 1 in honor of Denis Fraine.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to support the Girls' Softball Association in naming High Street Field 1 in honor of Denis Fraine..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Approve the Class 1 Dealers License in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140 of the General Laws with amendments thereto Cranes 101, Inc., whose principal business is the sale of new motor...
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the Class 1 Dealers License in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140 of the General Laws with amendments thereto Cranes 101, Inc., whose principal business is the sale of new motor vehicles as a recognized agent of the or who has a signed contract as required by Section 58, Class1, is hereby licensed to purchase and sell, as incidental or secondary thereto, second- hand motor vehicles at 57 Mendon St, Bellingham on premises with conditions listed as follows:
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the Class 1 Dealers License in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 140 of the General Laws with amendments thereto Cranes 101, Inc., whose principal business is the sale of new motor vehicles as a recognized agent of the or who has a signed contract as required by Section 58, Class1, is hereby licensed to purchase and sell, as incidental or secondary thereto, second- hand motor vehicles at 57 Mendon St, Bellingham on premises with conditions listed as follows:.” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Ratification of Town Administrator Appointments
Ratify Mr. Laydon's appointment of Ms. Rachel Benson to Town Planner
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to ratify Mr. Laydon's appointment of Ms. Rachel Benson to Town Planner.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to ratify Mr. Laydon's appointment of Ms. Rachel Benson to Town Planner..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Ratify Mr. Laydon's appointment of Mr. Caleb Moody to the Director of the Inspections Department/Inspector of Buildings
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to ratify Mr. Laydon's appointment of Mr. Caleb Moody to the Director of the Inspections Department/Inspector of Buildings.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to ratify Mr. Laydon's appointment of Mr. Caleb Moody to the Director of the Inspections Department/Inspector of Buildings..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Close the public hearing
On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Altomonte)
Approve the application of Jema, Inc. dba Famous House of Pizza for a Change in License Category from Wines & Malt beverages to All Alcoholic Beverages
On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the application of Jema, Inc. dba Famous House of Pizza for a Change in License Category from Wines & Malt beverages to All Alcoholic Beverages.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the application of Jema, Inc. dba Famous House of Pizza for a Change in License Category from Wines & Malt beverages to All Alcoholic Beverages..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Martinis)
Continue the public hearing to May 4, 2026
On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board voted 4-0-1 with an abstention from Mr. Spencer to continue the public hearing to May 4, 2026.
The minutes say 4-0-1, but 4 members were present (Michael Hennessy, Jennifer Altomonte, Don Martinis and Cody Spencer). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board voted 4-0-1 with an abstention from Mr. Spencer to continue the public hearing to May 4, 2026..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Altomonte)
Town Common Trustee Appointment
Appoint Richard Marcoux to the Town Common Trustees
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Richard Marcoux to the Town Common Trustees.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to appoint Richard Marcoux to the Town Common Trustees..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Deed Acceptance - Union Cemetery
Accept the conveyance of Union Cemetery located at 84 Mechanic Street, as Town owned property, in accordance with the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting authorization, and as documented by the recorded...
On an Altomonte/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept the conveyance of Union Cemetery located at 84 Mechanic Street, as Town owned property, in accordance with the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting authorization, and as documented by the recorded deed and transfer of remaining association funds.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept the conveyance of Union Cemetery located at 84 Mechanic Street, as Town owned property, in accordance with the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting authorization, and as documented by the recorded deed and transfer of remaining association funds..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Martinis)
Board of Registrars Appointment
Appoint Michael Forrest to the Board of Registrars
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board voted 3-1 with Mr. Martinis opposing to appoint Michael Forrest to the Board of Registrars.
Yes: Altomonte, Cody Spencer, HennessyNo: Martinis
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board voted 3-1 with Mr. Martinis opposing to appoint Michael Forrest to the Board of Registrars..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Town Election Warrant
Sign the Warrant for the June 2, 2026 Annual Town Election
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to sign the Warrant for the June 2, 2026 Annual Town Election.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to sign the Warrant for the June 2, 2026 Annual Town Election..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Gift/Grant Acceptance
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 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 a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Minutes
Approve the March 16 & April 6 meeting minutes as submitted
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the March 16th & April 6th meeting minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to approve the March 16th & April 6th meeting minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Professional Conduct - Review IMA with Town of Holbrook
Allow KP Law to work on the Town of Bellingham's behalf while representing the Town of Holbrook in a different unrelated matter
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to allow KP Law to work on the Town of Bellingham's behalf while representing the Town of Holbrook in a different unrelated matter.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to allow KP Law to work on the Town of Bellingham's behalf while representing the Town of Holbrook in a different unrelated matter..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Town Administrator Report
Adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 PM..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
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