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May 18, 2026
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Hennessy, Jennifer Altomonte, Don Martinis, Cody Spencer, Ann Odabashian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
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Close the public hearing
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Approve the Common Victualer license for Paris Baguette located at 253 Hartford Ave Suite C from 6AM to 10PM
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualer license for Paris Baguette located at 253 Hartford Ave Suite C from 6AM to 10PM.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Common Victualer license for Paris Baguette located at 253 Hartford Ave Suite C from 6AM to 10PM..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
John's Used Auto
Grant John's Used Auto a second 90-day temporary Class III License and will continue the discussion at the end of the 90 days at which time Chief Miller will make another recommendation
On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board agreed to grant John's Used Auto a second 90-day temporary Class III License and will continue the discussion at the end of the 90 days at which time Chief Miller will make another recommendation.
The minutes record the result only, not a count or how each member voted.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Odabashian motion the Board agreed to grant John's Used Auto a second 90-day temporary Class III License and will continue the discussion at the end of the 90 days at which time Chief Miller will make another recommendation..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Odabashian)
Norfolk County Advisory Board Interview
Appoint Mr. Christopher Kerkhoff to the Norfolk County Advisory Board
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Christopher Kerkhoff to the Norfolk County Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Mr. Christopher Kerkhoff to the Norfolk County Advisory Board..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Well Access Agreement
Accept the access agreement with Varney Bros
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the access agreement with Varney Bros.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the access agreement with Varney Bros..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Tree Warden
Appoint Barry Lariviere as the interim Tree Warden
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Barry Lariviere as the interim Tree Warden.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Barry Lariviere as the interim Tree Warden..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Intermunicipal Agreement for Dispatch Services with the Town of Holbrook
Approve and execute the Intermunicipal Agreement for Dispatch Services with the Town of Holbrook
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve and execute the Intermunicipal Agreement for Dispatch Services with the Town of Holbrook.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve and execute the Intermunicipal Agreement for Dispatch Services with the Town of Holbrook..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Special Municipal Employee Designation - Substitute Custodian
Designate the position of substitute custodian as special employee
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to designate the position of substitute custodian as special employee.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to designate the position of substitute custodian as special employee..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Open Space and Recreation Committee Appointment
Table the discussion until the June 1 meeting
On an Altomonte/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to table the discussion until the June 1 meeting.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to table the discussion until the June 1 meeting..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Odabashian)
Cultural Council Reappointment
Re-appoint Mr. Kevin Staley to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to re-appoint Mr. Kevin Staley to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to re-appoint Mr. Kevin Staley to the Cultural Council for a 3-year term..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
National Grid Pole Petition 31282407
Approve pole petition number 31282407 and install a new pole on Pulaski Blvd as presented
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board voted 4 in favor with 1 abstention from Mr. Spencer to approve pole petition number 31282407 and install a new pole on Pulaski Blvd as presented.
Yes: Altomonte, Hennessy, Martinis, OdabashianAbstained: Cody Spencer
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board voted 4 in favor with 1 abstention from Mr. Spencer to approve pole petition number 31282407 and install a new pole on Pulaski Blvd as presented..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Minutes
Approve the April 27, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the April 27, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the April 27, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Town Administrator Report
Hold an executive session and not return to open session pursuant to G.L. c.30A § 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid...
On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to hold an executive session and not return to open session pursuant to G.L. c.30A § 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements, specifically in compliance with Open Meeting Law §§ 22(f) and (g) to review, approve, and determine release of the following executive session minutes: June 16, 2025, July 7, 2025, July 14, 2025, September 8, 2025, October 6, 2025, October 20, 2025, November 3, 2025, December 15, 2025, and March 2, 2026.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 by roll call vote to hold an executive session and not return to open session pursuant to G.L. c.30A § 21(a)(7) to comply with, or act under the authority of, any general or special law or federal grant-in-aid requirements, specifically in compliance with Open Meeting Law §§ 22(f) and (g) to review, approve, and determine release of the following executive session minutes: June 16, 2025, July 7, 2025, July 14, 2025, September 8, 2025, October 6, 2025, October 20, 2025, November 3, 2025, December 15, 2025, and March 2, 2026..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Altomonte)
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