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June 1, 2026
11 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Hennessy, Jennifer Altomonte, Don Martinis, Cody Spencer, Ann Odabashian
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Cemetery Commission Interview - Joseph Altomonte
Appoint Joseph Altomonte to the Cemetery Commission to fill the unexpired term
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board voted 4-0-1 with one abstention from Mrs. Altomonte, to appoint Joseph Altomonte to the Cemetery Commission to fill the unexpired term.
Yes: Cody Spencer, Hennessy, Martinis, OdabashianAbstained: Altomonte
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board voted 4-0-1 with one abstention from Mrs. Altomonte, to appoint Joseph Altomonte to the Cemetery Commission to fill the unexpired term..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Close the public hearing and take no action
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing and take no action.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing and take no action..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Close the public hearing
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the public hearing..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Approve the installation of a new pole for plan number 31284987 as presented
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board voted 4-0-1 with one abstention from Mr. Spencer to approve the installation of a new pole for plan number 31284987 as presented.
Yes: Altomonte, Hennessy, Martinis, OdabashianAbstained: Cody Spencer
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board voted 4-0-1 with one abstention from Mr. Spencer to approve the installation of a new pole for plan number 31284987 as presented..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Continue the hearing until June 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to continue the hearing until June 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to continue the hearing until June 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Waive the denial of permits for back taxes pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 57 for the property located at 11 Summer Street
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to waive the denial of permits for back taxes pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 57 for the property located at 11 Summer Street.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to waive the denial of permits for back taxes pursuant to G.L. c. 40, § 57 for the property located at 11 Summer Street..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
Senior Center Parking Lot Design
Approve the Option 1 design for the expansion of the Senior Center parking lot
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Option 1 design for the expansion of the Senior Center parking lot.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Option 1 design for the expansion of the Senior Center parking lot..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Whitman Acres
Support the Local Action Unit Application and assign Unit 2 (Building 1) and Unit 10 (Building 2) of Whitman Acres 267 Blackstone Street as low income/affordable units and for the Chairman to sign...
On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0-1 with one abstention from Mr. Spencer to support the Local Action Unit Application and assign Unit 2 (Building 1) and Unit 10 (Building 2) of Whitman Acres 267 Blackstone Street as low income/affordable units and for the Chairman to sign the application.
Yes: Altomonte, Hennessy, Martinis, OdabashianAbstained: Cody Spencer
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 4-0-1 with one abstention from Mr. Spencer to support the Local Action Unit Application and assign Unit 2 (Building 1) and Unit 10 (Building 2) of Whitman Acres 267 Blackstone Street as low income/affordable units and for the Chairman to sign the application..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Martinis)
Open Space and Recreation Committee Appointment
Appoint Ryan Jennings to the Open Space and Recreation Committee and to have Kaya Sahin spearhead the trail map work in a volunteer capacity
On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Ryan Jennings to the Open Space and Recreation Committee and to have Kaya Sahin spearhead the trail map work in a volunteer capacity.
From the minutes
“On an Odabashian/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Ryan Jennings to the Open Space and Recreation Committee and to have Kaya Sahin spearhead the trail map work in a volunteer capacity..” (Motion: Odabashian, second: Cody Spencer)
Minutes
Approve the May 4, 2026, May 18, 2026 & May 27, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted
On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the May 4, 2026, May 18, 2026 & May 27, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Odabashian motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the May 4, 2026, May 18, 2026 & May 27, 2026 meeting minutes as submitted..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Odabashian)
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 Altomonte/Hennessy 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: May 18, 2026 and to determine whether to release the previously approved minutes of March 18, 2018, July 13, 2024, July 15, 2024 and May 19, 2025 and to hold executive session pursuant to G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a)(2) to discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with the contract of the Town Administrator.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Hennessy 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: May 18, 2026 and to determine whether to release the previously approved minutes of March 18, 2018, July 13, 2024, July 15, 2024 and May 19, 2025 and to hold executive session pursuant to G.L. c.30A, Sec. 21(a)(2) to discuss strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with the contract of the Town Administrator..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Hennessy)
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