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Braintree Town Council · 2024–2025 Council · Regular meeting

June 3, 2025

10 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Charles Ryan, David Ringius, Shannon Hume, Julia Flaherty, Annmary Quilty, Elizabeth Maglio, Meredith Boericke, Peter Morin

Absent: Joseph Reynolds

During the meeting:

  • Elizabeth Maglio arrived after the meeting began (arrived @7:36).

Every vote, in order

25 003 Mayor: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments - Accessory Dwelling Unit Zoning Ordinance and Associated Text...

Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 003

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 003

The vote line lists Elizabeth Maglio as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 003 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Morin, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2- Maglio, Reynolds), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 003 to July 8, 2025 at 7:30pm

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 003 to July 8, 2025 at 7:30pm

The vote line lists Elizabeth Maglio as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CONTINUE the Public Hearing for Order 25 003 to July 8, 2025 at 7:30pm Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Morin, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2- Maglio, Reynolds), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

25 021 Mayor: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments - Section 135-608 Floodplain Protection District

Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 021

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 7 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 021

The vote line lists Elizabeth Maglio as absent for this vote (this councilor was at the meeting but not in the room, or arrived later).

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to Open the Public Hearing for Order 25 021 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (7 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Morin, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (2- Maglio, Reynolds), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 25 021

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 25 021

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to CLOSE the Public Hearing for Order 25 021 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Reynolds), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Approve Order 25 021: 25 021 Mayor: Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments - Section 135-608 Floodplain Protection District

Minutes, page 3

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 021

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 021 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Reynolds), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

25 038 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation - from Sustainable Braintree for the Recreation Department

Approve Order 25 021: 25 038 Mayor: Authorization to Accept a Donation - from Sustainable Braintree for the Recreation Department

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 021

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius to approve Order 25 021 Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Reynolds), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

25 039 Mayor: Inter-Municipal Agreement (IMA) – Public Health Excellence Grant for Shared Services

Refer Order 25 039 to the Committee of Ways & Means

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 039 to the Committee of Ways & Means

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 039 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Reynolds), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

024 25 Member Morin: CPC Update – Highlands Street Hockey Rink

Refer Order 25 039 to the Committee of Ways & Means

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 039 to the Committee of Ways & Means

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 039 to the Committee of Ways & Means Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Reynolds), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

25 040 Member Morin: Reclassification - Clerk of the Council

Refer Order 25 040 to the Committee on Personnel Issues

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 040 to the Committee on Personnel Issues

From the minutes

“Motion: by Councilor Ringius refer Order 25 040 to the Committee on Personnel Issues Second: by Councilor Boericke Vote: For (8 – Boericke, Flaherty, Hume, Quilty, Maglio, Morin, Ringius, Ryan), Against (0), Absent (1- Reynolds), Abstain (0).” (Motion: Ringius, second: Boericke)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adjournment

Adjourn the meeting

Minutes, page 5

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 8 present

It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:44p.

The minutes say "It was unanimously voted to adjourn"; shown as a yes vote by the councilors who voted on the last roll call of the meeting.

From the minutes

“It was unanimously voted to adjourn the meeting at 7:44p..”

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

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