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September 30, 2025
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Melissa Ferretti, Anne-Marie Siroonian, Jeanne Azarovitz, Mary Jane Mastrangelo, Peter Meier
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approve the liquor license amendment for a change in Officers, Directors, LLC Managers, and change in ownership interest for Ryan Family Amusements LLC, 200 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts
To approve the liquor license amendment for a change in Officers, Directors, LLC Managers, and change in ownership interest for Ryan Family Amusements LLC, 200 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to approve the liquor license amendment for a change in Officers, Directors, LLC Managers, and change in ownership interest for Ryan Family Amusements LLC, 200 Main Street, Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. 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: Siroonian)
Close the hearing
To close the hearing.
From the minutes
“Voted: Anne-Marie Siroonian moved, and Peter Meier seconded to close the 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: Siroonian, second: Meier)
Approve under the conditions set forth in the DPW letter to the Select Board
To approve under the conditions set forth in the DPW letter to the Select Board. Anne-Marie Siroonian said that she feels there is a bigger issue down there than just putting up these signs near the rain garden. She asked if they could have this as a future agenda item. There was some discussion about parking in the area. It was decided this will be on a future agenda.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to approve under the conditions set forth in the DPW letter to the Select Board. Anne-Marie Siroonian said that she feels there is a bigger issue down there than just putting up these signs near the rain garden. She asked if they could have this as a future agenda item. There was some discussion about parking in the area. It was decided this will be on a future agenda. 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)
Request the Governor to file special legislation to ratify, validate, and confirm the town's May 20th, 2025, Annual Town Election, and all actions pursuant thereto
To request the Governor to file special legislation to ratify, validate, and confirm the town's May 20th, 2025, Annual Town Election, and all actions pursuant thereto.
From the minutes
“Voted: Anne-Marie Siroonian moved, and Peter Meier seconded to request the Governor to file special legislation to ratify, validate, and confirm the town's May 20th, 2025, Annual Town Election, and all actions pursuant thereto. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Siroonian, second: Meier)
Recommend approval of Article 1
To recommend approval of Article 1.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to recommend approval of Article 1. 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)
Recommend approval of Article 2
To recommend approval of Article 2.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to recommend approval of Article 2. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Recommend approval of Article 3
To recommend approval of Article 3.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to recommend approval of Article 3. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Siroonian)
Recommend approval of Article 4
To recommend approval of Article 4.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to recommend approval of Article 4. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Recommend approval of Article 5
To recommend approval of Article 5.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to recommend approval of Article 5. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Azarovitz)
Recommend approval of Article 6
To recommend approval of Article 6.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to recommend approval of Article 6. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Siroonian)
Recommend approval of Article 7
To recommend approval of Article 7. Peter Meier said that he wanted to remind the public that for articles 4 through 7 it needs to be 2/3 of the majority vote. Ms. Mastrangelo asked if once this is added to the borrowing, where are they at in terms of total borrowing. Ms. McCollem said that as of June 30th the total unissued debt is $24,908,000. She said that this Town Meeting would add $3,975,500. from the general fund and $23,900,000. from ISWM Enterprise Fund.
From the minutes
“Voted: Anne-Marie Siroonian moved, and Peter Meier seconded to recommend approval of Article 7. Peter Meier said that he wanted to remind the public that for articles 4 through 7 it needs to be 2/3 of the majority vote. Ms. Mastrangelo asked if once this is added to the borrowing, where are they at in terms of total borrowing. Ms. McCollem said that as of June 30th the total unissued debt is $24,908,000. She said that this Town Meeting would add $3,975,500. from the general fund and $23,900,000. from ISWM Enterprise Fund. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Siroonian, second: Meier)
Recommend approval of Article 8
To recommend approval of Article 8.
From the minutes
“Voted: Anne-Marie Siroonian moved, and MJ Mastrangelo seconded to recommend approval of Article 8. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Siroonian, second: Mastrangelo)
Recommend approval of Article 9
To recommend approval of Article 9.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded to recommend approval of Article 9. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
Recommend approval of Article 10
To recommend approval of Article 10. There was some discussion about the need for the funds to take care of the Sagamore Cemetery.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to recommend approval of Article 10. There was some discussion about the need for the funds to take care of the Sagamore Cemetery. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
Recommend approval of Article 11
To recommend approval of Article 11.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to recommend approval of Article 11. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Azarovitz)
Recommend approval of Article 12
To recommend approval of Article 12.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded to recommend approval of Article 12. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
That the recommendation be made on the night of Town Meeting
That the recommendation be made on the night of Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and MJ Mastrangelo seconded, that the recommendation be made on the night of Town 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: Meier, second: Mastrangelo)
Deem essential articles 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, and no contingent articles
To deem essential articles 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, and no contingent articles.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and MJ Mastrangelo seconded to deem essential articles 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8, and no contingent articles. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Mastrangelo)
Designate October 21st, 2025, for a second night of Town Meeting, if necessary
To designate October 21st, 2025, for a second night of Town Meeting, if necessary.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and MJ Mastrangelo seconded to designate October 21st, 2025, for a second night of Town Meeting, if necessary. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Mastrangelo)
Accept the consent agenda
To accept the consent agenda. Mr. Meier asked about the snowplowing rates. DPW Director Matt Sawicki said that they did not do an increase this year as they did a substantial increase of 5% last year. He said that the rates are still comparative. He said that they have a list of 10 contractors that have been consistent for a long time.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and MJ Mastrangelo seconded to accept the consent agenda. Mr. Meier asked about the snowplowing rates. DPW Director Matt Sawicki said that they did not do an increase this year as they did a substantial increase of 5% last year. He said that the rates are still comparative. He said that they have a list of 10 contractors that have been consistent for a long time. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Mastrangelo)
Approve the minutes of 9/2/25, 9/3/25 & 9/19/25 as submitted
To approve the minutes of 9/2/25, 9/3/25 & 9/19/25 as submitted.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to approve the minutes of 9/2/25, 9/3/25 & 9/19/25 as submitted. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to adjourn. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
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