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June 15, 2026
24 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Michael Hennessy, Don Martinis, Jennifer Altomonte, Cody Spencer, Kim O’Neal
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Reorganization
Choose Mike Hennessy as Chairman of the Select Board
Mrs. Altomonte made a motion to nominate Mr. Hennessy as Chair, seconded by Mr. Martinis. No other nominations were made. Mrs. Allie called for a roll call vote and with all members voting in the affirmative, Mr. Hennessy was voted in as the Chairman of the Select Board.
From the minutes
“Mrs. Altomonte made a motion to nominate Mr. Hennessy as Chair, seconded by Mr. Martinis. No other nominations were made. Mrs. Allie called for a roll call vote and with all members voting in the affirmative, Mr. Hennessy was voted in as the Chairman of the Select Board..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Martinis)
Choose Don Martinis as Vice Chairman of the Select Board
Mr. Spencer made a motion to nominate Mr. Martinis as Vice Chairman, seconded by Mrs. O'Neal. … Mrs. Allie called for a roll call vote for Mr. Martinis as Vice Chair and the vote was as follows: Mr. Spencer - Aye, Mrs. O'Neal - Aye, Mr. Martinis - Aye, Mrs. Altomonte - No, & Mr. Hennessy - No. The vote passed 3-2
Yes: Cody Spencer, Martinis, O’NealNo: Altomonte, HennessyJennifer Altomonte had also nominated herself; no vote was taken on that nomination after this one passed.
From the minutes
“Mr. Spencer made a motion to nominate Mr. Martinis as Vice Chairman, seconded by Mrs. O'Neal. … Mrs. Allie called for a roll call vote for Mr. Martinis as Vice Chair and the vote was as follows: Mr. Spencer - Aye, Mrs. O'Neal - Aye, Mr. Martinis - Aye, Mrs. Altomonte - No, & Mr. Hennessy - No. The vote passed 3-2.” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: O’Neal)
Public Hearing Continued - Uno Pizzeria Transfer of Liquor License
Close the Public Hearing
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the Public Hearing.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Approve the transfer of the all alcohol license, common victualer license and the weekday entertainment license from Uno Restaurant LLC to NURURH Sub 1 LLC
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of the all alcohol license, common victualer license and the weekday entertainment license from Uno Restaurant LLC to NURURH Sub 1 LLC.
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the transfer of the all alcohol license, common victualer license and the weekday entertainment license from Uno Restaurant LLC to NURURH Sub 1 LLC..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Close the Public Hearing
On an Altomonte/O'Neal motion the Board voted 4-0-1 with one abstention from Mr. Spencer to close the Public Hearing.
Yes: Altomonte, Hennessy, Martinis, O’NealAbstained: Cody Spencer
From the minutes
“On an Altomonte/O'Neal motion the Board voted 4-0-1 with one abstention from Mr. Spencer to close the Public Hearing..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: O’Neal)
Authorize the removal of trees as indicated by National Grid and for the Chairman to sign the tree and bush removal permits
On an O'Neal/Altomonte motion the Board voted 4-0-1 with one abstention from Mr. Spencer to authorize the removal of trees as indicated by National Grid and for the Chairman to sign the tree and bush removal permits.
Yes: Altomonte, Hennessy, Martinis, O’NealAbstained: Cody Spencer
From the minutes
“On an O'Neal/Altomonte motion the Board voted 4-0-1 with one abstention from Mr. Spencer to authorize the removal of trees as indicated by National Grid and for the Chairman to sign the tree and bush removal permits..” (Motion: O’Neal, second: Altomonte)
Historical Commission Interview
Appoint William Coniaris to the Historical Commission
On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint William Coniaris to the Historical Commission.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint William Coniaris to the Historical Commission..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Altomonte)
Bellingham Sportsman Club - Change of Manager and Officers
Approve the Change in Manager and Change in Officers application as presented
On a Spencer/O'Neal motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Change in Manager and Change in Officers application as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/O'Neal motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Change in Manager and Change in Officers application as presented..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: O’Neal)
Outback Steakhouse - Changer in Officers/Directors/LLC Managers
Approve the Change in Officers/Directors/LLC Managers for Outback Steakhouse as presented
On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Change in Officers/Directors/LLC Managers for Outback Steakhouse as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the Change in Officers/Directors/LLC Managers for Outback Steakhouse as presented..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Martinis)
Bid Award - Chestnut Street Standpipe Recoating
Award Contract 2026-CSP, Chestnut Street Standpipe Recoating to R.J. Forbes Painting, Inc. of Attleboro, MA
On an O'Neal/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2026-CSP, Chestnut Street Standpipe Recoating to R.J. Forbes Painting, Inc. of Attleboro, MA.
From the minutes
“On an O'Neal/Martinis motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2026-CSP, Chestnut Street Standpipe Recoating to R.J. Forbes Painting, Inc. of Attleboro, MA..” (Motion: O’Neal, second: Martinis)
Bid Award - Well 10 Access Road
Award Contract 2025-WTAR, Well 10 Access Road, to Dandel Construction, Inc. of Hanson, MA
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2025-WTAR, Well 10 Access Road, to Dandel Construction, Inc. of Hanson, MA.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2025-WTAR, Well 10 Access Road, to Dandel Construction, Inc. of Hanson, MA..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Bid Award - Middle School Sewer Improvements
Award Contract 2026- MSSI, Middle School Sewer Improvements to N. Cibotti, Inc. of Braintree, MA
On a Spencer/O'Neal motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2026- MSSI, Middle School Sewer Improvements to N. Cibotti, Inc. of Braintree, MA.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/O'Neal motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to award Contract 2026- MSSI, Middle School Sewer Improvements to N. Cibotti, Inc. of Braintree, MA..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: O’Neal)
Consultant Contract for District Improvement Financing Program
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract with Camoin Associates for the development of the Hartford Ave District Improvement Financing program
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract with Camoin Associates for the development of the Hartford Ave District Improvement Financing program.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract with Camoin Associates for the development of the Hartford Ave District Improvement Financing program..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Hilb Group Contract for Health Insurance Study
Authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract with the Hilb Group to perform the health insurance study
On a Spencer/O'Neal motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract with the Hilb Group to perform the health insurance study.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/O'Neal motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Town Administrator to execute the contract with the Hilb Group to perform the health insurance study..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: O’Neal)
Silver Lake Daily & Seasonal Fee Increase for Non-Residents
Approve the increase of a non-resident daily rate from $7 to $15 and a non-resident season pass from $60 to $75
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the increase of a non-resident daily rate from $7 to $15 and a non-resident season pass from $60 to $75.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the increase of a non-resident daily rate from $7 to $15 and a non-resident season pass from $60 to $75..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Town Counsel Appointment
Appoint KP Law as Town Counsel
On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint KP Law as Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Hennessy motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint KP Law as Town Counsel..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Hennessy)
Acceptance of Deed - Freeman Street
Accept for general municipal purposes pursuant to the vote taken at the May 27, 2026 Annual Town Meeting the property located on Freeman Street, Bellingham, MA known as assessors parcel 94- 73 and...
On an O'Neal/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept for general municipal purposes pursuant to the vote taken at the May 27, 2026 Annual Town Meeting the property located on Freeman Street, Bellingham, MA known as assessors parcel 94- 73 and to sign the Acceptance of Deed.
From the minutes
“On an O'Neal/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept for general municipal purposes pursuant to the vote taken at the May 27, 2026 Annual Town Meeting the property located on Freeman Street, Bellingham, MA known as assessors parcel 94- 73 and to sign the Acceptance of Deed..” (Motion: O’Neal, second: Cody Spencer)
Town Administrator Annual Appointments
Ratify the Town Administrator's appointments as presented
On an O'Neal/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to ratify the Town Administrator's appointments as presented.
From the minutes
“On an O'Neal/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to ratify the Town Administrator's appointments as presented..” (Motion: O’Neal, second: Cody Spencer)
Tree Warden Appointment
Amend the vote taken at the May 18, 2026 which ratified the Town Administrator's appointment of Barry Lariviere as the interim Tree Warden to the acting Tree Warden
On a Spencer/O'Neal motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to amend the vote taken at the May 18, 2026 which ratified the Town Administrator's appointment of Barry Lariviere as the interim Tree Warden to the acting Tree Warden.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/O'Neal motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to amend the vote taken at the May 18, 2026 which ratified the Town Administrator's appointment of Barry Lariviere as the interim Tree Warden to the acting Tree Warden..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: O’Neal)
Select Board Appointment - Capital Improvement Committee
Appoint Kim O'Neal to the Capital Improvement Committee for a 3-year term
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Kim O'Neal to the Capital Improvement Committee for a 3-year term.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to appoint Kim O'Neal to the Capital Improvement Committee for a 3-year term..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Gift/Grant Acceptance
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 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 an Altomonte/Spencer motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted..” (Motion: Altomonte, second: Cody Spencer)
Select Board Meeting Dates
Adopt the meeting schedule as presented
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adopt the meeting schedule as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to adopt the meeting schedule as presented..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Minutes
Approve the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes and executive session meeting minutes as presented
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes and executive session meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the June 1, 2026 meeting minutes and executive session meeting minutes as presented..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Executive Session
Enter into executive session, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the...
On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion the Select Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and not to return to open session.
From the minutes
“On a Hennessy/Altomonte motion the Select Board voted unanimously by roll call vote to enter into executive session, pursuant to MGL C.30A,§21, (a) (3) to discuss strategy with respect to litigation as the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the public body and not to return to open session..” (Motion: Hennessy, second: Altomonte)
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