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November 18, 2025
13 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: Joint meeting with the Finance Committee. Only the Select Board's own votes are included.
Present: Melissa Ferretti, Anne-Marie Siroonian, Jeanne Azarovitz, Mary Jane Mastrangelo, Peter Meier
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Melissa Ferretti joined remotely at 7:15 PM.
Every vote, in order
Accept the layout on the metes and bounds plan for the Pocasset Woods petition for acceptance
To accept the layout on the metes and bounds plan for the Pocasset Woods petition for acceptance.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to accept the layout on the metes and bounds plan for the Pocasset Woods petition for acceptance. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, and Vice Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Azarovitz)
Continue the petition for pole placement, to December 16th, 2025, at the Bourne Police Station at 7:00 PM
To continue the petition for pole placement, to December 16th, 2025, at the Bourne Police Station at 7:00 PM.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to continue the petition for pole placement, to December 16th, 2025, at the Bourne Police Station at 7:00 PM. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Chair Ferretti - yes, and Vice Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Azarovitz)
Adopt a single tax rate by selecting a residential factor of 1 in determining the allocation of taxes to be borne by the four classes of property along with personal property for fiscal year 2026...
To adopt a single tax rate by selecting a residential factor of 1 in determining the allocation of taxes to be borne by the four classes of property along with personal property for fiscal year 2026 and not to adopt the Open Space discount, Residential Exemption, or Small Commercial Exemption for fiscal year 2026.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to adopt a single tax rate by selecting a residential factor of 1 in determining the allocation of taxes to be borne by the four classes of property along with personal property for fiscal year 2026 and not to adopt the Open Space discount, Residential Exemption, or Small Commercial Exemption for fiscal year 2026. Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Chair Ferretti - yes, and Vice Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Azarovitz)
Approve the 2025 parking licensing agreement at Taylor's Point Marina between November 21st and December 23rd during the hours of 9:00 AM through 9:00 PM subject to license strict compliance with...
To approve the 2025 parking licensing agreement at Taylor's Point Marina between November 21st and December 23rd during the hours of 9:00 AM through 9:00 PM subject to license strict compliance with the following as presented. There was more discussion regarding parking.
Yes: Azarovitz, Ferretti, SiroonianNo: MeierAbstained: Mastrangelo
From the minutes
“Voted: Chair Ferretti moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to approve the 2025 parking licensing agreement at Taylor's Point Marina between November 21st and December 23rd during the hours of 9:00 AM through 9:00 PM subject to license strict compliance with the following as presented. There was more discussion regarding parking. Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - abstain, Peter Meier - no, Chair Ferretti - yes, and Vice Chair Siroonian - yes. 3-1-1.” (Motion: Ferretti, second: Azarovitz)
Authorize the Select Board Chair to execute the municipal certificate for Chief Cannabis LLC
To authorize the Select Board Chair to execute the municipal certificate for Chief Cannabis LLC.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to authorize the Select Board Chair to execute the municipal certificate for Chief Cannabis LLC. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Chair Ferretti - yes, and Vice Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Azarovitz)
Authorize the Select Board Chair to execute the municipal certificate for Capeway Cannabis LLC
To authorize the Select Board Chair to execute the municipal certificate for Capeway Cannabis LLC.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to authorize the Select Board Chair to execute the municipal certificate for Capeway Cannabis LLC. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Chair Ferretti - yes, and Vice Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Not accept the narrative as presented
To not accept the narrative as presented.
Yes: Azarovitz, Ferretti, SiroonianNo: Mastrangelo, Meier
From the minutes
“Voted: Chair Ferretti moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to not accept the narrative as presented. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - no, Peter Meier - no, Chair Ferretti - yes, and Vice Chair Siroonian - yes. 3-2-0.” (Motion: Ferretti, second: Azarovitz)
Not authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Social Equity Host Community Agreement for Bourne Cannabis LLC
To not authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Social Equity Host Community Agreement for Bourne Cannabis LLC.
Yes: Azarovitz, Ferretti, SiroonianNo: Mastrangelo, Meier
From the minutes
“Voted: Jeanne Azarovitz moved, and Chair Ferretti seconded to not authorize the Town Administrator to execute the Social Equity Host Community Agreement for Bourne Cannabis LLC. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - no, Peter Meier - no, Chair Ferretti - yes, and Vice Chair Siroonian - yes. 3-2-0.” (Motion: Azarovitz, second: Ferretti)
Put MJ Mastrangelo and Chair Ferretti in nomination
To put MJ Mastrangelo and Chair Ferretti in nomination. Chair Ferretti said that she does serve on a lot of committees, and she is very busy, but she does not feel that this committee will be needed for a very long period. She also said that she has real estate experience, and she does the books for her husband's roofing company. She feels that she is very qualified to serve on this committee. She said that she will make the time like she always does.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to put MJ Mastrangelo and Chair Ferretti in nomination. Chair Ferretti said that she does serve on a lot of committees, and she is very busy, but she does not feel that this committee will be needed for a very long period. She also said that she has real estate experience, and she does the books for her husband's roofing company. She feels that she is very qualified to serve on this committee. She said that she will make the time like she always does. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Chair Ferretti - yes, and Vice Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Choose the Select Board representative to the Police Station Roof Replacement Building Committee (MJ Mastrangelo or Melissa Ferretti)
Choice between MJ Mastrangelo and Chair Ferretti as the Select Board representative to the Police Station Roof Replacement Building Committee
A choice between two members. The minutes list each member's choice: Chair Ferretti named herself; Peter Meier, MJ Mastrangelo, Jeanne Azarovitz and Anne-Marie Siroonian named MJ Mastrangelo. Chair Ferretti then withdrew her nomination.
From the minutes
“Vote: Chair Ferretti - Chair Ferretti Peter Meier - MJ Mastrangelo MJ Mastrangelo - MJ Mastrangelo Jeanne Azarovitz - MJ Mastrangelo Anne-Marie Siroonian - MJ Mastrangelo.”
Approve the consent agenda items c, d and e
To approve the consent agenda items c, d and e.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Chair Ferretti seconded to approve the consent agenda items c, d and e. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Chair Ferretti - yes, and Vice Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Ferretti)
Approve the minutes of 11/4/25, as presented
To approve the minutes of 11/4/25, as presented.
From the minutes
“Voted: Jeanne Azarovitz moved, and Peter Meier seconded to approve the minutes of 11/4/25, as presented. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Chair Ferretti - yes, and Vice Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Azarovitz, second: Meier)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Voted: Jeanne Azarovitz moved, and Peter Meier seconded to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Chair Ferretti - yes, and Vice Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Azarovitz, second: Meier)
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