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July 6, 2026
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Michael Hennessy, Don Martinis, Jennifer Altomonte, Cody Spencer, Kim O’Neal
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Bellingham, Massachusetts 02019
Approve the recommended transfers as presented on the FY26 Transfer Schedule
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the recommended transfers as presented on the FY26 Transfer Schedule.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the recommended transfers as presented on the FY26 Transfer Schedule..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Continued Discussion on the Solid Waste (Trash) Rate Increase
Raise the trash rate by 12.5% for FY27, without setting increases for later years until further studies are done
Mr. Martinis made a motion to increase the trash rate by 12.5% for FY27 but not to set the rate increase for future years until further studies have been completed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spencer, and the roll call vote was made as follows: … Mr. Spencer aye Mr. Hennessy aye Mr. Martinis aye Mrs. O'Neal no Mrs. Altomonte aye The motion passes 4-1.
Yes: Altomonte, Cody Spencer, Hennessy, MartinisNo: O’Neal
From the minutes
“Mr. Martinis made a motion to increase the trash rate by 12.5% for FY27 but not to set the rate increase for future years until further studies have been completed. The motion was seconded by Mr. Spencer, and the roll call vote was made as follows: … Mr. Spencer aye Mr. Hennessy aye Mr. Martinis aye Mrs. O'Neal no Mrs. Altomonte aye The motion passes 4-1..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Bid Award - Water & Sewer Chemicals Administered through SERSG
Award and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreements for participation in the SERSG contracts for the following
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to award and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreements for participation in the SERSG contracts for the following:
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to award and authorize the Town Administrator to execute the agreements for participation in the SERSG contracts for the following:.” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Approve the December, January, February, March, April & May standard abatements as presented
On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the December, January, February, March, April & May standard abatements as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Spencer/Altomonte motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the December, January, February, March, April & May standard abatements as presented..” (Motion: Cody Spencer, second: Altomonte)
Accept the gifts and grants as listed herein, with said expenditures to be under the direction of the parties noted
On a Hennessy/Martinis motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote 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 a Hennessy/Martinis motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote 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: Hennessy, second: Martinis)
Curtis Apartments Local Regulatory and Use Agreement
Authorize the Chairman to sign the Local Regulatory and Use Agreement with Curtis Apartments Bellingham LLC pending final review from KP Law
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Chairman to sign the Local Regulatory and Use Agreement with Curtis Apartments Bellingham LLC pending final review from KP Law.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to authorize the Chairman to sign the Local Regulatory and Use Agreement with Curtis Apartments Bellingham LLC pending final review from KP Law..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Approve the June 15, 2026 & June 22, 2026 meeting minutes as presented
On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the June 15, 2026 & June 22, 2026 meeting minutes as presented.
From the minutes
“On a Martinis/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to approve the June 15, 2026 & June 22, 2026 meeting minutes as presented..” (Motion: Martinis, second: Cody Spencer)
Adjourn the meeting at 9:00PM
On an O'Neal/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:00PM.
From the minutes
“On an O'Neal/Spencer motion the Board was polled and by roll call vote unanimously voted 5-0 to adjourn the meeting at 9:00PM..” (Motion: O’Neal, second: Cody Spencer)
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