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August 5, 2025
2 meetings this evening, 18 recorded votes in all, in the order they were held.
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Bourne Select Board · Special meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Note on these minutes: Executive session held before the regular meeting; the town has released these minutes.
Present: Melissa Ferretti, Anne-Marie Siroonian, Jeanne Azarovitz, Mary Jane Mastrangelo, Peter Meier
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Peter Meier recused himself from the Archives Building lease discussion and returned at 6:49 PM.
5 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Enter executive session (Purpose 3): Archives Building and National Marine Life Center leases
Motion to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (Purpose 3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation (Archives Building lease; National Marine Life Center lease)
From the minutes
“1. Motion to enter into Executive Session pursuant to G.L. c.30A, §21(a) (Purpose 3) to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigating position of the public body and the chair so declares. Archives Building lease National Marine Life Center lease Motion made by Peter, Second by Anne-Marie 5-0-0 Melissa - yes, Jeanne - yes, Anne-Marie - yes, MJ - yes, Peter - yes.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
Allow the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to discuss the Archives Building lease and notify the tenant under section 12.1
Motion made to allow the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to discuss the lease agreement to notify tenant under section 12.1 of lease arrangement.
The minutes record "5-0-0" but name only four members (Melissa, Jeanne and Anne-Marie yes; MJ abstain), and Peter Meier had recused himself. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Motion made to allow the Town Administrator and Town Counsel to discuss the lease agreement to notify tenant under section 12.1 of lease arrangement. Motion made by Jeanne, Second by Anne-Marie 5-0-0 Melissa - yes, Jeanne - yes, Anne-Marie - yes, MJ - abstain.” (Motion: Azarovitz, second: Siroonian)
Have Town Counsel and the Town Administrator draft a letter to, and possibly meet with, the National Marine Life Center board about its lease
Motion made to have the Town Counsel and Town Administrator draft a letter and possibly meet with NMLC Board of Directors about lease agreement and responsibilities and update of plans submission.
From the minutes
“Motion made to have the Town Counsel and Town Administrator draft a letter and possibly meet with NMLC Board of Directors about lease agreement and responsibilities and update of plans submission. Motion made by Peter, Second by Jeanne 5-0-0 Melissa - yes, Jeanne - yes, Anne-Marie - yes, MJ - yes, Peter - yes.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Table the May 13, 2025 executive session minutes
Peter motioned to table the minutes for 5/13/2025
From the minutes
“Peter motioned to table the minutes for 5/13/2025 Motion made by Peter, Second by Jeanne 5-0-0 Melissa - yes, Jeanne - yes, Anne-Marie - yes, MJ - yes, Peter - yes.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Adjourn the executive session
Motion made to adjourn Executive Session and reconvene in Open Session.
From the minutes
“Motion made to adjourn Executive Session and reconvene in Open Session. Motion made by Peter, Second by Anne-Marie 5-0-0 Melissa - yes, Jeanne - yes, Anne-Marie - yes, MJ - yes, Peter-yes.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
Bourne Select Board · Regular meeting
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
Attendance
Present: Melissa Ferretti, Anne-Marie Siroonian, Jeanne Azarovitz, Mary Jane Mastrangelo, Peter Meier
Absent: None
13 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement. This meeting on its own page
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded, to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Approve the petition as presented
To approve the petition as presented.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded, to approve the petition as presented. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded, to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Approve the Annual Entertainment License for Nhut John Nguyen d/b/a Cape Cod Billiards Academy located at 111 Main St., Buzzards Bay
To approve the Annual Entertainment License for Nhut John Nguyen d/b/a Cape Cod Billiards Academy located at 111 Main St., Buzzards Bay.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded, to approve the Annual Entertainment License for Nhut John Nguyen d/b/a Cape Cod Billiards Academy located at 111 Main St., Buzzards Bay. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Azarovitz)
Accept the donation of banners on behalf of the Bourne Rail Trail and to allow them to be put on town property at the Town Administrator's discretion
To accept the donation of banners on behalf of the Bourne Rail Trail and to allow them to be put on town property at the Town Administrator's discretion. Anne-Marie Siroonian said that she agrees with Ms. Mastrangelo. She said that she desperately wants the rail trail, although she feels that it takes a certain position with the banners. Chair Ferretti asked if there have been any similar requests in the past. Town Administrator Marlene McCollem said that the Select Board regularly receives gifts, and they typically do not take a position on a current issue that is timely in the community. She said that if the Select Board accepts this gift, they would be taking it as governmental property and they would be putting it up as the government. Mr. Cheitlin said that the reason they are offering this gift is not for the town to take a new position. He said that the town's position since 2023 is to replace the track with the Bourne rail trail. He said that they are simply offering a device by which to support the push this month to convince the governor to pull up the track, which is what the town has been advocating for several years. Todd Benedict, Monument Beach, said that he agrees with Ms. Mastrangelo and Ms. Siroonian. He said this way the town is making a statement and people that oppose this rail trail may take offense to the town's position. He said that he would support the town's decision to not accept this gift. There was more discussion about the results of whether the
Yes: Ferretti, MeierNo: Azarovitz, Mastrangelo, Siroonian
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded, to accept the donation of banners on behalf of the Bourne Rail Trail and to allow them to be put on town property at the Town Administrator's discretion. Anne-Marie Siroonian said that she agrees with Ms. Mastrangelo. She said that she desperately wants the rail trail, although she feels that it takes a certain position with the banners. Chair Ferretti asked if there have been any similar requests in the past. Town Administrator Marlene McCollem said that the Select Board regularly receives gifts, and they typically do not take a position on a current issue that is timely in the community. She said that if the Select Board accepts this gift, they would be taking it as governmental property and they would be putting it up as the government. Mr. Cheitlin said that the reason they are offering this gift is not for the town to take a new position. He said that the town's position since 2023 is to replace the track with the Bourne rail trail. He said that they are simply offering a device by which to support the push this month to convince the governor to pull up the track, which is what the town has been advocating for several years. Todd Benedict, Monument Beach, said that he agrees with Ms. Mastrangelo and Ms. Siroonian. He said this way the town is making a statement and people that oppose this rail trail may take offense to the town's position. He said that he would support the town's decision to not accept this gift. There was more discussion about the results of whether the gift is accepted and how it would look for advocacy on behalf of the town and the Select Board. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - no, Jeanne Azarovitz - no, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - no, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 2-3-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Send the recommended edits to the Town Administrator and Select Board for consideration at a future workshop meeting
To send the recommended edits to the Town Administrator and Select Board for consideration at a future workshop meeting.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded, to send the recommended edits to the Town Administrator and Select Board for consideration at a future workshop meeting. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
Pause the Wastewater Advisory Committee to see if there is any further charge or dissolve it at different time
To pause the Wastewater Advisory Committee to see if there is any further charge or dissolve it at different time.
Yes: Azarovitz, Ferretti, SiroonianNo: MeierAbstained: Mastrangelo
From the minutes
“Voted: Jeanne Azarovitz moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded, to pause the Wastewater Advisory Committee to see if there is any further charge or dissolve it at different time. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - no, MJ Mastrangelo - abstain, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 3-1-1.” (Motion: Azarovitz, second: Siroonian)
Defer action on this item for this evening
To defer action on this item for this evening.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded, to defer action on this item for this evening. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Approve the application from McKenzie Breen for the use of Buzzards Bay Park for a birthday party on September 6th, 2025, with a rain date of September 7th, 2025, and a one-day entertainment...
To approve the application from McKenzie Breen for the use of Buzzards Bay Park for a birthday party on September 6th, 2025, with a rain date of September 7th, 2025, and a one-day entertainment license for Backyard Band Jams, and subject to conditions by the town departments.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and MJ Mastrangelo seconded, to approve the application from McKenzie Breen for the use of Buzzards Bay Park for a birthday party on September 6th, 2025, with a rain date of September 7th, 2025, and a one-day entertainment license for Backyard Band Jams, and subject to conditions by the town departments. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Mastrangelo)
Approve the event series extension request from the SoulBridge Connections for the use of Monks Park for free guided meditation and reiki sessions on Sundays until the end of September
To approve the event series extension request from the SoulBridge Connections for the use of Monks Park for free guided meditation and reiki sessions on Sundays until the end of September.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded, to approve the event series extension request from the SoulBridge Connections for the use of Monks Park for free guided meditation and reiki sessions on Sundays until the end of September. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Azarovitz)
Approve the Consent Agenda as submitted
To approve the Consent Agenda as submitted.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded, to approve the Consent Agenda as submitted. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Approve the minutes of 7/15/25
To approve the minutes of 7/15/25.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to approve the minutes of 7/15/25. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
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