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June 30, 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
During the meeting:
- Anne-Marie Siroonian arrived at 7:00 PM.
- Mary Jane Mastrangelo recused herself from the watershed RFQ item before 7:00 PM.
Every vote, in order
Accept the RFQ as presented, with the standard contract inserted
To accept the RFQ as presented, with the standard contract inserted.
Mary Jane Mastrangelo stepped aside (recused) and did not take part in this vote. Anne-Marie Siroonian had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to accept the RFQ as presented, with the standard contract inserted. Roll Call Vote: Peter Meier - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 3-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Accept the donation of memorial bench and custom plaque to be placed in Buzzards Bay Park, in memory of Barbara Alesse, subject to final coordination with the DPW
To accept the donation of memorial bench and custom plaque to be placed in Buzzards Bay Park, in memory of Barbara Alesse, subject to final coordination with the DPW.
The roll call does not give a vote for Peter Meier, who was listed as present (the minutes give the count as 4-0-0). Showing the count only.
From the minutes
“Voted: Anne-Maire Siroonian moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to accept the donation of memorial bench and custom plaque to be placed in Buzzards Bay Park, in memory of Barbara Alesse, subject to final coordination with the DPW. Roll Call Vote: Anne-Marie Siroonian - yes, Jeanne Azarovitz - yes, MJ Mastrangelo - yes, and Chair Ferretti - yes. 4-0-0.” (Motion: Siroonian, second: Azarovitz)
File this with the legislature for their approval
To file this with the legislature for their approval. Ms. Mastrangelo asked Ms. McCollem what would happen if this didn't get approved in this legislative session. Ms. McCollem said she would need to talk to the delegation about it.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to file this with the legislature for their approval. Ms. Mastrangelo asked Ms. McCollem what would happen if this didn't get approved in this legislative session. Ms. McCollem said she would need to talk to the delegation about it. 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)
Approve the transfer of $143,527.74, as recommended
To approve the transfer of $143,527.74, as recommended.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to approve the transfer of $143,527.74, as recommended. 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)
Approve the use of Buzzards Bay Park for a birthday party hosted by Morgan Thatcher on August 23, 2026, subject to conditions from town departments
To approve the use of Buzzards Bay Park for a birthday party hosted by Morgan Thatcher on August 23, 2026, subject to conditions from town departments.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to approve the use of Buzzards Bay Park for a birthday party hosted by Morgan Thatcher on August 23, 2026, subject to conditions from town departments. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
Approve the use of Buzzards Bay Park for Dancing Under the Stars community fundraising event sponsored by the Bourne Youth Council Tuesday nights from July 7 to September 22, 2026, weather...
To approve the use of Buzzards Bay Park for Dancing Under the Stars community fundraising event sponsored by the Bourne Youth Council Tuesday nights from July 7 to September 22, 2026, weather dependent, subject to conditions from town departments.
From the minutes
“Voted: Jeanne Azarovitz moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to approve the use of Buzzards Bay Park for Dancing Under the Stars community fundraising event sponsored by the Bourne Youth Council Tuesday nights from July 7 to September 22, 2026, weather dependent, subject to conditions from town departments. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Azarovitz, second: Siroonian)
Approve the use of the Community Center outdoor basketball courts for One's vs Hunger fundraising event on August 22, 2026, with a rain date of August 23, 2026, subject to conditions from town...
To approve the use of the Community Center outdoor basketball courts for One's vs Hunger fundraising event on August 22, 2026, with a rain date of August 23, 2026, subject to conditions from town departments. Ms. Mastrangelo asked if the courts would still be open to the public during this event. Mr. McCarthy said they would be closed to the public because they will need to use both basketball hoops. She asked if there was a way to notify the public that the courts would be closed. Ms. McCollem said if approved, the Recreation Department will send out a notification.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to approve the use of the Community Center outdoor basketball courts for One's vs Hunger fundraising event on August 22, 2026, with a rain date of August 23, 2026, subject to conditions from town departments. Ms. Mastrangelo asked if the courts would still be open to the public during this event. Mr. McCarthy said they would be closed to the public because they will need to use both basketball hoops. She asked if there was a way to notify the public that the courts would be closed. Ms. McCollem said if approved, the Recreation Department will send out a notification. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
Approve the use of Buzzards Bay Park for Indie Art by the Sea vendor market on August 30, 2026, and a banner across Main Street beforehand, subject to conditions from town departments
To approve the use of Buzzards Bay Park for Indie Art by the Sea vendor market on August 30, 2026, and a banner across Main Street beforehand, subject to conditions from town departments. Ms. Mastrangelo said that the board needs to have some discussion about food trucks.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to approve the use of Buzzards Bay Park for Indie Art by the Sea vendor market on August 30, 2026, and a banner across Main Street beforehand, subject to conditions from town departments. Ms. Mastrangelo said that the board needs to have some discussion about food trucks. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
Engage the services of the Cape Cod Commission to help with this Memorandum of Understanding process
To engage the services of the Cape Cod Commission to help with this Memorandum of Understanding process. Mr. Meier said that this is going to be a fluid document and will change and have many iterations. He said that the Cape Cod Commission may even think of things that the Select Board isn't even thinking about. Chair Ferretti said that they know they are going to have a lot of impact from these bridges, but she has not heard a lot in Bourne about the benefits that the bridges are going to give them. She said that the new bridge is needed. Rob Manson of Monument Beach said that he echoes Chair Ferretti's sentiment. He said the new bridges will be better in the long run. He said that as part of the MOU, he thinks the town should request removal of the F2 and construction of the Bourne Rail Trail as a mitigation for the impact and disruption that there will be to the Canal recreation path. He said it is the perfect opportunity to make a change that will benefit the residents of Bourne for generations to come. He said if a track is deemed to be necessary, a new track could be built along the east side of 28 to ISWM or the base. Mr. Meier also said that they need to engage MassDOT Rail Division to get access at Monument Beach open on a permanent basis. John York seconded what Mr. Meier said. He talked about the reasons they voted for the money for this access. Mr. York talked about why he feels an MOU is needed. Peter Murner thanked the Select Board for finally putting the MOU d
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and MJ Mastrangelo seconded to engage the services of the Cape Cod Commission to help with this Memorandum of Understanding process. Mr. Meier said that this is going to be a fluid document and will change and have many iterations. He said that the Cape Cod Commission may even think of things that the Select Board isn't even thinking about. Chair Ferretti said that they know they are going to have a lot of impact from these bridges, but she has not heard a lot in Bourne about the benefits that the bridges are going to give them. She said that the new bridge is needed. Rob Manson of Monument Beach said that he echoes Chair Ferretti's sentiment. He said the new bridges will be better in the long run. He said that as part of the MOU, he thinks the town should request removal of the F2 and construction of the Bourne Rail Trail as a mitigation for the impact and disruption that there will be to the Canal recreation path. He said it is the perfect opportunity to make a change that will benefit the residents of Bourne for generations to come. He said if a track is deemed to be necessary, a new track could be built along the east side of 28 to ISWM or the base. Mr. Meier also said that they need to engage MassDOT Rail Division to get access at Monument Beach open on a permanent basis. John York seconded what Mr. Meier said. He talked about the reasons they voted for the money for this access. Mr. York talked about why he feels an MOU is needed. Peter Murner thanked the Select Board for finally putting the MOU discussion on the agenda, and he said that the conversation should have happened years ago. He said that he has an issue with the first step being taken by kicking the can to the Cape Cod Commission. He said this is the same Cape Cod Commission who should have been recommending this years ago. He added that he does not think they should put all their eggs in that basket. He also said that he provided templates on the MOU process and documents. He said the next step is the mitigation plan. He added that this will not be solved with an MOU, as they do not know all the problems right now that will need to be solved. Mr. Murner also said that the state's environmental justice report on this project is essential for review and understanding. He said that massive opportunities are outlined in the document about how to frame this MOU using the language of the state itself. Ken Cheitlin said that this is Bourne's opportunity to ask for something in return for being the town that is going to take the brunt of this project. He said the MOU is a procedures document, but it is also a negotiation. He said that as far as the Bourne Rail Trail is concerned, the single most important thing that MassDOT could give in connection to it is an agreement to look at the design of a new track to run from the canal to Join Base Cape Cod or the ISWM Facility, or both. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Mastrangelo)
Request MassDOT to give any documents in advance of the July 23rd Public Hearing
To request MassDOT to give any documents in advance of the July 23rd Public Hearing. Mr. York said that this is not just the Design Public Hearing, it is the 25% Design Public Hearing. It is a required part of every highway production construction process. He reiterated what Ms. McCollem said about it being a chance for the public and public officials to enter into the record their desires, views, questions, and suggestions for anything about the construction project. He also referenced a 20-page document that is included in the 25% Design Public Hearing. Mr. Murner said that this is why they need the MOU before that meeting or at least request it. He said they need to have it on record so when he shows up at the meeting, he can ask why they have not responded. Ms. Mastrangelo said she would like to be able to look at the 20-page document that Mr. York referred to. Mr. York said that he would send her links.
From the minutes
“Voted: MJ Mastrangelo moved, and Peter Meier seconded to request MassDOT to give any documents in advance of the July 23rd Public Hearing. Mr. York said that this is not just the Design Public Hearing, it is the 25% Design Public Hearing. It is a required part of every highway production construction process. He reiterated what Ms. McCollem said about it being a chance for the public and public officials to enter into the record their desires, views, questions, and suggestions for anything about the construction project. He also referenced a 20-page document that is included in the 25% Design Public Hearing. Mr. Murner said that this is why they need the MOU before that meeting or at least request it. He said they need to have it on record so when he shows up at the meeting, he can ask why they have not responded. Ms. Mastrangelo said she would like to be able to look at the 20-page document that Mr. York referred to. Mr. York said that he would send her links. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Mastrangelo, second: Meier)
Not exercise the right of first refusal pursuant to MGL Ch. 61A, Sec. 14, Parcel 10-9-0 #665 Scenic Hwy & #0 Bournedale Road
To not exercise the right of first refusal pursuant to MGL Ch. 61A, Sec. 14, Parcel 10-9-0 #665 Scenic Hwy & #0 Bournedale Road
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to not exercise the right of first refusal pursuant to MGL Ch. 61A, Sec. 14, Parcel 10-9-0 #665 Scenic Hwy & #0 Bournedale Road Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
Approve the consent agenda with the one edit which is the corrected date for the rain date for k being 9/20/2026
To approve the consent agenda with the one edit which is the corrected date for the rain date for k being 9/20/2026.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and MJ Mastrangelo seconded to approve the consent agenda with the one edit which is the corrected date for the rain date for k being 9/20/2026. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Mastrangelo)
Approve the minutes from 6/9 and 6/23
To approve the minutes from 6/9 and 6/23.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Anne-Marie Siroonian seconded to approve the minutes from 6/9 and 6/23. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Siroonian)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Voted: Peter Meier moved, and Jeanne Azarovitz seconded to adjourn. Vote: 5-0-0.” (Motion: Meier, second: Azarovitz)
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