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June 9, 2026
14 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Present: Melissa Ferretti, Anne-Marie Siroonian, Mary Jane Mastrangelo, Jeanne Azarovitz, Peter Meier
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Accept the language as written
To accept the language as written.
From the minutes
“Voted: Anne-Maire Siroonian moved, and MJ Mastrangelo seconded to accept the language as written. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Siroonian, second: Mastrangelo)
Notify all parties that were in the notification letter, and the Open Space Committee that the Select Board would like to have indication of their interest or non-interest by whatever the end of...
To notify all parties that were in the notification letter, and the Open Space Committee that the Select Board would like to have indication of their interest or non-interest by whatever the end of packet date is for the June 30th meeting. There was some discussion about giving them some form of notification.
Yes: Azarovitz, Mastrangelo, MeierNo: Ferretti, Siroonian
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded to notify all parties that were in the notification letter, and the Open Space Committee that the Select Board would like to have indication of their interest or non-interest by whatever the end of packet date is for the June 30th meeting. There was some discussion about giving them some form of notification. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Peter Meier - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - no, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, and Chair Ferretti - no. 3-2-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
Open a period of 30 days for Letters of Intent for the position of Town Moderator
To open a period of 30 days for Letters of Intent for the position of Town Moderator.
From the minutes
“Voted: Anne-Maire Siroonian moved, and Peter Meier seconded to open a period of 30 days for Letters of Intent for the position of Town Moderator. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Siroonian, second: Meier)
Approve the Pocasset Water Quality Coalition request to amend prior gift to add a fourth rain garden
To approve the Pocasset Water Quality Coalition request to amend prior gift to add a fourth rain garden.
From the minutes
“Voted: Anne-Maire Siroonian moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to approve the Pocasset Water Quality Coalition request to amend prior gift to add a fourth rain garden. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Siroonian, second: Azarovitz)
Approve the following requests as part of the parade application from Jen Kennedy for the Bourne on the 4th of July parade on July 4th, 2026: parade route for the Bourne on the 4th of July parade...
To approve the following requests as part of the parade application from Jen Kennedy for the Bourne on the 4th of July parade on July 4th, 2026: parade route for the Bourne on the 4th of July parade on July 4th 2026, placement of banner across Main Street and signage at various locations prior to event date, c.) Jen Kennedy and related volunteers to sell t-shirts and merchandise along the parade route and to be the sole vendors allowed, d.) parking ban restrictions for town owned property as outlined in the request above, e.) road closures/travel restrictions as outlined in the request above, f.) provide insurance coverage for the parade. 2.) Deny enforcement of parking bid in the lot behind Main Street that is privately owned as the town cannot enforce parking on private property. 3.) Deny placement of American flags along Main Street with sponsor names and logos.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Anne-Maire Siroonian seconded to approve the following requests as part of the parade application from Jen Kennedy for the Bourne on the 4th of July parade on July 4th, 2026: parade route for the Bourne on the 4th of July parade on July 4th 2026, placement of banner across Main Street and signage at various locations prior to event date, c.) Jen Kennedy and related volunteers to sell t-shirts and merchandise along the parade route and to be the sole vendors allowed, d.) parking ban restrictions for town owned property as outlined in the request above, e.) road closures/travel restrictions as outlined in the request above, f.) provide insurance coverage for the parade. 2.) Deny enforcement of parking bid in the lot behind Main Street that is privately owned as the town cannot enforce parking on private property. 3.) Deny placement of American flags along Main Street with sponsor names and logos. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Siroonian)
Put Paul Forsberg, David Crane and Ben Spaulding into nomination
To put Paul Forsberg, David Crane and Ben Spaulding into nomination.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to put Paul Forsberg, David Crane and Ben Spaulding into nomination. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Choose two of Paul Forsberg, David Crane and Ben Spaulding for the Shore and Harbor Committee
Each Select Board member votes for 2 of the 3 candidates (Paul Forsberg, David Crane and Ben Spaulding) for the 2 open seats on the Shore and Harbor Committee
A choice between three people for two seats. The minutes list each member's choice: all five members (Peter Meier, Jeanne Azarovitz, MJ Mastrangelo, Anne-Marie Siroonian and Chair Ferretti) named David Crane and Paul Forsberg.
From the minutes
“Chair Ferretti asked each Select Board member to vote for 2 candidates. Peter Meier - David Crane and Paul Forsberg Jeanne Azarovitz - Paul Forsberg and David Crane MJ Mastrangelo - David Crane and Paul Forsberg Anne-Marie Siroonian - David Crane and Paul Forsberg Chair Ferretti - David Crane and Paul Forsberg.”
Waive the third reading and move it to the final
To waive the third reading and move it to the final.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to waive the third reading and move it to the final. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Approve the motion as presented (in the meeting packet)
To approve the motion as presented (in the meeting packet).
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to approve the motion as presented (in the meeting packet). Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Siroonian)
Support the application for the SAFER grant
To support the application for the SAFER grant. There was more discussion about the need and concerns for staffing, and about possible override.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to support the application for the SAFER grant. There was more discussion about the need and concerns for staffing, and about possible override. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Approve the consent agenda items as presented on the agenda
To approve the consent agenda items as presented on the agenda.
From the minutes
“Voted: Anne-Marie Siroonian moved, and Peter Meier seconded to approve the consent agenda items as presented on the agenda. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Siroonian, second: Meier)
Appoint everyone to their respected committees and add Jean as the LPC candidate
To appoint everyone to their respected committees and add Jean as the LPC candidate.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to appoint everyone to their respected committees and add Jean as the LPC candidate. Roll Call Vote: Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Peter Meier - yes, MJ Mastrangelo- yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
Approve all 4 sets of the minutes
To approve all 4 sets of the minutes.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to approve all 4 sets of the minutes. 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 Anne-Marie Siroonian 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: Siroonian)
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