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March 31, 2026
30 recorded votes, 1 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
During the meeting:
- Anne-Marie Siroonian recused herself from agenda items 10i and 10j (Articles 17 and 18), which were tabled.
Every vote, in order
Approve the Open-Air Temporary Parking Lot License for Liberty Warehouse Liquors from April 7th through April 9th, 2026, for Mass. Maritime Academy student parking during a school event
To approve the Open-Air Temporary Parking Lot License for Liberty Warehouse Liquors from April 7th through April 9th, 2026, for Mass. Maritime Academy student parking during a school event. Peter Meier asked if this would have a domino effect and would they have people parking at Terrace Point Marina. Town Administrator Marlene McCollem said that this is their annual Career Fair, and that there will be some parking at the Marina.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded to approve the Open-Air Temporary Parking Lot License for Liberty Warehouse Liquors from April 7th through April 9th, 2026, for Mass. Maritime Academy student parking during a school event. Peter Meier asked if this would have a domino effect and would they have people parking at Terrace Point Marina. Town Administrator Marlene McCollem said that this is their annual Career Fair, and that there will be some parking at the Marina. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
Approve the License Agreement between Bourne Community Boating and the Town of Bourne for the use of town property at 0 and 22 Emmons Road, Monument Beach, and to authorize the Chair to sign on...
To approve the License Agreement between Bourne Community Boating and the Town of Bourne for the use of town property at 0 and 22 Emmons Road, Monument Beach, and to authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the town.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and MJ Mastrangelo seconded to approve the License Agreement between Bourne Community Boating and the Town of Bourne for the use of town property at 0 and 22 Emmons Road, Monument Beach, and to authorize the Chair to sign on behalf of the town. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Mastrangelo)
Approve the License Agreement with Bourne Youth Baseball as presented with the addition of the Clark Field equipment and to authorize the Chair to sign the agreement on behalf of the board
To approve the License Agreement with Bourne Youth Baseball as presented with the addition of the Clark Field equipment and to authorize the Chair to sign the agreement on behalf of the board.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded to approve the License Agreement with Bourne Youth Baseball as presented with the addition of the Clark Field equipment and to authorize the Chair to sign the agreement on behalf of the board. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
Close the public hearing
To close the public hearing.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Melissa Ferretti seconded to close the public hearing. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Ferretti)
Approve the annual wine and malt on premises license for Taste & Tide Restaurant, Inc. located at 18 Beach Street, Bourne, pending passing of final inspections
To approve the annual wine and malt on premises license for Taste & Tide Restaurant, Inc. located at 18 Beach Street, Bourne, pending passing of final inspections.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and MJ Mastrangelo seconded to approve the annual wine and malt on premises license for Taste & Tide Restaurant, Inc. located at 18 Beach Street, Bourne, pending passing of final inspections. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Mastrangelo)
Recommend approval of Article 1
To recommend approval of Article 1.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Melissa Ferretti seconded to recommend approval of Article 1. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangeloyes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Ferretti)
Recommend approval of Article 5
To recommend approval of Article 5.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded to recommend approval of Article 5. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
Recommend approval of Article 6, and additional explanation be provided in the handbook
To recommend approval of Article 6, and additional explanation be provided in the handbook.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded to recommend approval of Article 6, and additional explanation be provided in the handbook. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
Recommend approval of Article 11
To recommend approval of Article 11.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to recommend approval of Article 11. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Recommend approval of Article 12
To recommend approval of Article 12.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and MJ Mastrangelo seconded to recommend approval of Article 12. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Mastrangelo)
Recommend approval of Article 13
To recommend approval of Article 13.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to recommend approval of Article 13. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Recommend approval of Article 14
To recommend approval of Article 14.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded to recommend approval of Article 14. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
Recommend approval of Article 15
To recommend approval of Article 15.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded to recommend approval of Article 15. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
Recommend approval of Article 19
To recommend approval of Article 19.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to recommend approval of Article 19. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Azarovitz)
Recommend approval of Article 23
To recommend approval of Article 23.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded to recommend approval of Article 23. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
Remove Article 24 and 25 from the Annual Town Meeting warrant and not go forward
To remove Article 24 and 25 from the Annual Town Meeting warrant and not go forward.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to remove Article 24 and 25 from the Annual Town Meeting warrant and not go forward. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangeloyes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Recommend approval of Article 26
To recommend approval of Article 26.
The minutes give the count as 2-3-0, but the roll call reads: Jeanne Azarovitz yes, Peter Meier yes, Mary Jane Mastrangelo no, Melissa Ferretti no, Anne-Marie Siroonian yes. Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to recommend approval of Article 26. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- no, Melissa Ferretti - no, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 2-3-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Recommend approval of Article 27
To recommend approval of Article 27.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Melissa Ferretti seconded to recommend approval of Article 27. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangeloyes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Ferretti)
Recommend approval of Article 28
To recommend approval of Article 28.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to recommend approval of Article 28. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Recommend approval of Article 29
To recommend approval of Article 29.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to recommend approval of Article 29. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Recommend approval of Article 31
To recommend approval of Article 31.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded to recommend approval of Article 31. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
Recommend approval of Article 32
To recommend approval of Article 32.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Melissa Ferretti seconded to recommend approval of Article 32. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Ferretti)
Remove Article 26 from the warrant
To remove Article 26 from the warrant.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded to remove Article 26 from the warrant. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
That Articles 1 through 5 are essential
That Articles 1 through 5 are essential.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded that Articles 1 through 5 are essential. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Designate May 5th as a 2nd night of Town Meeting if necessary
To designate May 5th as a 2nd night of Town Meeting if necessary.
From the minutes
“Voted: Melissa Ferretti moved, and MJ Mastrangelo seconded to designate May 5th as a 2nd night of Town Meeting if necessary. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Ferretti, second: Mastrangelo)
Release the hold on the South Side Fire Station Building Committee
To release the hold on the South Side Fire Station Building Committee.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to release the hold on the South Side Fire Station Building Committee. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Pursuant to Mass General Law, Chapter 30, Section 39M, approve the above findings set forth and authorize the use of proprietary specification with appropriate or equal provisions for the South...
Pursuant to Mass General Law, Chapter 30, Section 39M, approve the above findings set forth and authorize the use of proprietary specification with appropriate or equal provisions for the South Side Fire Station CCTV and access control system and to direct staff to implement all required documentation, incorporate or equal provisions consistent with statutory criteria and take all procurement steps necessary to ensure compliance with applicable law and the Board's determinations.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded pursuant to Mass General Law, Chapter 30, Section 39M, approve the above findings set forth and authorize the use of proprietary specification with appropriate or equal provisions for the South Side Fire Station CCTV and access control system and to direct staff to implement all required documentation, incorporate or equal provisions consistent with statutory criteria and take all procurement steps necessary to ensure compliance with applicable law and the Board's determinations. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
Approve the Consent Agenda for March 31st, 2026
To approve the Consent Agenda for March 31st, 2026.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and MJ Mastrangelo seconded to approve the Consent Agenda for March 31st, 2026. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Mastrangelo)
Approve the minutes of 2/10/26, 3/3/26, and 3/10/26, as submitted
To approve the minutes of 2/10/26, 3/3/26, and 3/10/26, as submitted.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to approve the minutes of 2/10/26, 3/3/26, and 3/10/26, as submitted. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Melissa Ferretti - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to adjourn. Roll Call Vote: Melissa Ferretti - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, Peter Meier - yes, and Acting Chair Siroonian - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
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