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February 10, 2026
9 recorded votes, 2 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
Have Town Counsel and staff look at the status of the land and policy regarding private way betterment in time to consider for Annual Town Meeting, 2026
To have Town Counsel and staff look at the status of the land and policy regarding private way betterment in time to consider for Annual Town Meeting, 2026. Dustin Thompson of Tara Terrace said that all the roads in Bourne are bad. He said that he is in favor of the project as the roads need to be fixed. Ms. Mastrangelo asked if this motions includes Town Counsel giving options and recommendations on how to handle the betterment. Chair Siroonian said yes.
From the minutes
“Voted: Jeanne Azarovitz moved, and MJ Mastrangelo seconded to have Town Counsel and staff look at the status of the land and policy regarding private way betterment in time to consider for Annual Town Meeting, 2026. Dustin Thompson of Tara Terrace said that all the roads in Bourne are bad. He said that he is in favor of the project as the roads need to be fixed. Ms. Mastrangelo asked if this motions includes Town Counsel giving options and recommendations on how to handle the betterment. Chair Siroonian said yes. Roll Call Vote: MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Azarovitz, second: Mastrangelo)
Support the article subject to review by Town Counsel
To support the article subject to review by Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“Voted: Jeanne Azarovitz moved, and MJ Mastrangelo seconded to support the article subject to review by Town Counsel. Roll Call Vote: MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Azarovitz, second: Mastrangelo)
Request from Bourne Public Schools and Upper Cape Cod Technical School, the enrollment numbers by grade, eligible Bourne students attending Charter Schools by grade and other schools, such as...
To request from Bourne Public Schools and Upper Cape Cod Technical School, the enrollment numbers by grade, eligible Bourne students attending Charter Schools by grade and other schools, such as parochial or private, by grade, and School Choice numbers coming into Bourne and School Choice numbers going out of Bourne.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded to request from Bourne Public Schools and Upper Cape Cod Technical School, the enrollment numbers by grade, eligible Bourne students attending Charter Schools by grade and other schools, such as parochial or private, by grade, and School Choice numbers coming into Bourne and School Choice numbers going out of Bourne. Roll Call Vote: MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
Accept the Consent Agenda as presented and amended for 6a
To accept the Consent Agenda as presented and amended for 6a. Ms. Mastrangelo said that date of the agreement referenced in 6a was incorrect.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Melissa Ferretti seconded to accept the Consent Agenda as presented and amended for 6a. Ms. Mastrangelo said that date of the agreement referenced in 6a was incorrect. Roll Call Vote: MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Ferretti)
Approve one-day liquor license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages issued to Susan Bianchi, representative of Mass Maritime Parents Association for their special event at Mass Maritime...
To approve one-day liquor license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages issued to Susan Bianchi, representative of Mass Maritime Parents Association for their special event at Mass Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, born on February 21st, 2026.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Melissa Ferretti seconded to approve one-day liquor license for the sale of all alcoholic beverages issued to Susan Bianchi, representative of Mass Maritime Parents Association for their special event at Mass Maritime Academy, 101 Academy Drive, born on February 21st, 2026. Roll Call Vote: MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Ferretti)
Approve the St. Margaret's Church request for a one-day liquor license on Saturday 3/14 as presented for the sale of beer and wine issued to Ernest Bush representing St. Margaret's Church for...
To approve the St. Margaret's Church request for a one-day liquor license on Saturday 3/14 as presented for the sale of beer and wine issued to Ernest Bush representing St. Margaret's Church for their special event at St. Margaret's Church, 141 Main Street, Bourne, on March 14th, 2026, pending successful fire inspection.
From the minutes
“Voted: Melissa Ferretti moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to approve the St. Margaret's Church request for a one-day liquor license on Saturday 3/14 as presented for the sale of beer and wine issued to Ernest Bush representing St. Margaret's Church for their special event at St. Margaret's Church, 141 Main Street, Bourne, on March 14th, 2026, pending successful fire inspection. Roll Call Vote: MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes, 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ferretti, second: Azarovitz)
Approve the minutes of July 25th, 2025
To approve the minutes of July 25th, 2025.
From the minutes
“Voted: Melissa Ferretti moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to approve the minutes of July 25th, 2025. Roll Call Vote: MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ferretti, second: Azarovitz)
Approve the minutes of January 6th, 2026
To approve the minutes of January 6th, 2026.
Yes: Azarovitz, Ferretti, Mastrangelo, SiroonianAbstained: Meier
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded to approve the minutes of January 6th, 2026. Roll Call Vote: MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Peter Meier - abstain, Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 4-0-1.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
The roll call lists Melissa Ferretti twice. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
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