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July 21, 2021
16 recorded votes, 16 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: George F. Miller, Dean R. Larabee, Wendy F. Cochrane
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session under Chapter 30A Section reputation, character, physical condition or mental health of an individual
To begin Executive Session
The minutes record this only as “voted”; they do not give a count or say how each Selectman voted.
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“Larabee motion to begin Executive Session, Cochrane 24, all voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Regular Session to begin at 5:48p.m
To begin Regular Session
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“Cochrane motion to begin Regular Session, Larabee 24 all voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Hire, Larabee 2nd , all voted
To hire, Larabee 2nd , all voted
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“motion to hire, Larabee 2"4, all voted.” (second: Larabee)
Board was introduced and hired Christopher A. Bourget for a part-time transfer station laborer for the Highway Department
To table
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“Larabee motion to | table, Cochrane 2"4, all voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Board made final approval of the Liquor License transfer for Berkley Farms, which was approved by Mass Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission
To approve
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“Larabee motion to approve, Cochrane 24, all voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Board reappointed, Reserve Police Officer, Ernest Chretien
To appoint
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“Cochrane motion to appoint, Larabee 2" all voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Resignation of the backup Building Inspector, Paul Boucher
To accept resignation
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“Cochrane motion to accept resignation, Larabee 2™, all voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
Begin the Public Hearing continuation
To begin the Public Hearing continuation
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“Larabee motion to begin the Public Hearing continuation, Cochrane 24, all voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Continue the Special Permit Public Hearing to August 4th
To continue the Special Permit Public Hearing to August 4th
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“Larabee motion to continue the Special Permit Public Hearing to August 4th, Cochrane 2", all voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Discuss how the public can attend a Town Meeting as a non-registered voter
To table
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“Larabee motion to table, Cochrane 2"4, all voted.” (Motion: Larabee, second: Cochrane)
Motion to have Town Council draft a Freedom of Information Act letter request to the School Committee & Superintendent
To have Town Council draft a Freedom of Information Act letter request to the School Committee & Superintendent
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“Cochrane motion to have Town Council draft a Freedom of Information Act letter request to the School Committee & Superintendent, Miller 2°4, Cochrane voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Miller)
Board discussed FOIA request to the School committee for information regarding cameras | in the class rooms and curriculum materials
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In the class rooms and curriculum materials
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Board reviewed memo and flyer for open positions on Boards/Committees
To approve after
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“Cochrane motion to approve after Larabee 24, all voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
The board reviewed the letter regarding the lifesaving equipment grant for the Fire Department from the Firehouse Public Safety Foundation
To accept grant
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“Cochrane motion to accept grant, Larabee 2™, all voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
The board adjourned at 8:56p.m
To adjourn
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“Cochrane motion to adjourn, Larabee 2™4 all voted.” (Motion: Cochrane, second: Larabee)
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