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April 12, 2022
20 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Miriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for at least one vote.
Every vote, in order
Approve the meeting minutes from March 29, 2022 as amended
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from March 29, 2022 as amended.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from March 29, 2022 as amended. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Refer to Town Counsel an Open Meeting Law complaint, dated April 1, 2022, filed by Elizabeth Childs against the Select Board and Police Advisory Selection Committee
On motion it was, Voted to refer to Town Counsel an Open Meeting Law complaint, dated April 1, 2022, filed by Elizabeth Childs against the Select Board and Police Advisory Selection Committee
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to refer to Town Counsel an Open Meeting Law complaint, dated April 1, 2022, filed by Elizabeth Childs against the Select Board and Police Advisory Selection Committee Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following changes to the Pierce School Building Committee to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority: 1
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following changes to the Pierce School Building Committee to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority: 1. Janet Fierman to replace Ken Kaplan as the Building Commission representative (voting member) 2. Samuel Rippin to replace Mary Ellen Normen, School Department staff (non-voting member)
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following changes to the Pierce School Building Committee to submit to the Massachusetts School Building Authority: 1. Janet Fierman to replace Ken Kaplan as the Building Commission representative (voting member) 2. Samuel Rippin to replace Mary Ellen Normen, School Department staff (non-voting member) Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Award and execute Contract PW/22-02 to Mario Susi & Sons, Inc. for annual roadway maintenance services in the amount of $149,790.60
On motion it was, Voted to award and execute Contract PW/22-02 to Mario Susi & Sons, Inc. for annual roadway maintenance services in the amount of $149,790.60.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to award and execute Contract PW/22-02 to Mario Susi & Sons, Inc. for annual roadway maintenance services in the amount of $149,790.60. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a General Foreman in the Highway and Sanitation Division of the Department of Public Works
Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a General Foreman in the Highway and Sanitation Division of the Department of Public Works.
From the minutes
“1. Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a General Foreman in the Highway and Sanitation Division of the Department of Public Works. 2. Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a First Assistant Town Counsel (T15) in the Office of the Town Counsel. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the authorization to hire request for a First Assistant Town Counsel (T15) in the Office of the Town Counsel
Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a First Assistant Town Counsel (T15) in the Office of the Town Counsel.
From the minutes
“2. Voted to approve the authorization to hire request for a First Assistant Town Counsel (T15) in the Office of the Town Counsel. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint the following Student Officer in the Police Department: Kyle Dyas
On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following Student Officer in the Police Department: Kyle Dyas
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint the following Student Officer in the Police Department: Kyle Dyas Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Accept a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office of Grants and Research for the Municipal Road Safety Program in the amount of $1,622
On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office of Grants and Research for the Municipal Road Safety Program in the amount of $1,622.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to accept a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security Office of Grants and Research for the Municipal Road Safety Program in the amount of $1,622. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following appropriation transfer request in the total amount of $175,000 within the Department of Public Works budget: from: org #40004300 object #523593 amount $80,000 to: org...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following appropriation transfer request in the total amount of $175,000 within the Department of Public Works budget: from: org #40004300 object #523593 amount $80,000 to: org #42004900 object #522070 amount $80,000 from: org #40004300 object #523593 amount $70,000 to: org #42004900 object #534230 amount $70,000 from: org #40004300 object #523593 amount $10,000 to: org #42004900 object #534220 amount $10,000 from: org #40004300 object #523593 amount $15,000 to: org #40004300 object #532025 amount $15,000
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following appropriation transfer request in the total amount of $175,000 within the Department of Public Works budget: from: org #40004300 object #523593 amount $80,000 to: org #42004900 object #522070 amount $80,000 from: org #40004300 object #523593 amount $70,000 to: org #42004900 object #534230 amount $70,000 from: org #40004300 object #523593 amount $10,000 to: org #42004900 object #534220 amount $10,000 from: org #40004300 object #523593 amount $15,000 to: org #40004300 object #532025 amount $15,000 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the following appropriation transfer in the total amount of $31,000 within the Select Board budget: From: 12201220 510101 Permanent Full Time $5,000 To: 12201220 551099 Education/Training...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the following appropriation transfer in the total amount of $31,000 within the Select Board budget: From: 12201220 510101 Permanent Full Time $5,000 To: 12201220 551099 Education/Training $5,000 From: 12201220 510101 To: 12201220 531012 Permanent Full Time $1,000 Office Supplies $1,000 From: 12201220 510101 Permanent Full Time $25,000 To: 12201220 551030 Employee Moving Expenses $25,000
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the following appropriation transfer in the total amount of $31,000 within the Select Board budget: From: 12201220 510101 Permanent Full Time $5,000 To: 12201220 551099 Education/Training $5,000 From: 12201220 510101 To: 12201220 531012 Permanent Full Time $1,000 Office Supplies $1,000 From: 12201220 510101 Permanent Full Time $25,000 To: 12201220 551030 Employee Moving Expenses $25,000 Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Heart Jr, LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen to be held on Monday, April 18, 2022 for the Marathon Route from 8:00AM - 4:00PM at 1659...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Heart Jr, LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen to be held on Monday, April 18, 2022 for the Marathon Route from 8:00AM - 4:00PM at 1659 Beacon Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to Heart Jr, LLC d/b/a Mamaleh's Delicatessen to be held on Monday, April 18, 2022 for the Marathon Route from 8:00AM - 4:00PM at 1659 Beacon Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to the United States Golf Association to be held June 11 - June 20, 2022 for The U.S. Open Championship from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM at 191...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to the United States Golf Association to be held June 11 - June 20, 2022 for The U.S. Open Championship from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM at 191 Clyde Street (The Country Club).
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a Temporary All Alcohol Beverages Non-Sales License to the United States Golf Association to be held June 11 - June 20, 2022 for The U.S. Open Championship from 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM at 191 Clyde Street (The Country Club). Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Send the attached concept alternatives and technical memo to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), noting that Concept B is the Town's initial preferred concept
On motion it was, Voted to send the attached concept alternatives and technical memo to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), noting that Concept B is the Town's initial preferred concept.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to send the attached concept alternatives and technical memo to the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), noting that Concept B is the Town's initial preferred concept. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Will hold all the Grant of Location hearings as one
Chair Hamilton moved that the Board will hold all the Grant of Location hearings as one.
From the minutes
“Chair Hamilton moved that the Board will hold all the Grant of Location hearings as one. Aye: Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the request from NStar Eelctric d/b/a Eversource Energy to provide a new underground electric service to #525 Warren Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the request from NStar Eelctric d/b/a Eversource Energy to provide a new underground electric service to #525 Warren Street. New conduit in Warren Street is proposed to run a northeasterly from Pole 9/2, approximately 160 feet southeast of Heath Street, a distance of about 39 feet to private property at #525 Warren Street.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request from NStar Eelctric d/b/a Eversource Energy to provide a new underground electric service to #525 Warren Street. New conduit in Warren Street is proposed to run a northeasterly from Pole 9/2, approximately 160 feet southeast of Heath Street, a distance of about 39 feet to private property at #525 Warren Street. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the request from NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to install underground conduit in Asheville Road is proposed to run northwesterly 10' from P171/5 thence turning and running 248'...
On motion it was, Voted to approve the request from NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to install underground conduit in Asheville Road is proposed to run northwesterly 10' from P171/5 thence turning and running 248' southwesterly, a distance of approximately 258' to a new development off Asheville Road.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request from NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to install underground conduit in Asheville Road is proposed to run northwesterly 10' from P171/5 thence turning and running 248' southwesterly, a distance of approximately 258' to a new development off Asheville Road. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve a request from NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to install a new manhole in Beacon Street and new conduit that is proposed to run northeasterly and northwesterly a distance of about...
On motion it was, Voted to approve a request from NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to install a new manhole in Beacon Street and new conduit that is proposed to run northeasterly and northwesterly a distance of about 53 feet from MH17057, approximately 202 feet southwest of Englewood Avenue, to private property at #1856 Beacon Street
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a request from NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to install a new manhole in Beacon Street and new conduit that is proposed to run northeasterly and northwesterly a distance of about 53 feet from MH17057, approximately 202 feet southwest of Englewood Avenue, to private property at #1856 Beacon Street Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve a request from NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to provide a new underground electric service to Cypress Field
On motion it was, Voted to approve a request from NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to provide a new underground electric service to Cypress Field. New conduit in Tappan Street is proposed to run northerly from Pole 25/33, approximately 100 feet west of Cypress Street, to Cypress Field.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve a request from NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to provide a new underground electric service to Cypress Field. New conduit in Tappan Street is proposed to run northerly from Pole 25/33, approximately 100 feet west of Cypress Street, to Cypress Field. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Approve the request from NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to provide cathodic protection for Eversource's existing transmission lines in Hammond Street
On motion it was, Voted to approve the request from NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to provide cathodic protection for Eversource's existing transmission lines in Hammond Street. New conduit in Hammond Street is proposed to run northwesterly and westerly from existing manhole# MH18054 near the intersection with Hammond Pond Parkway a distance of about 30 feet to Hammond Pond Parkway and easterly from Hammond Pond Parkway a distance of about 65 feet to existing PTC lines.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the request from NStar Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy to provide cathodic protection for Eversource's existing transmission lines in Hammond Street. New conduit in Hammond Street is proposed to run northwesterly and westerly from existing manhole# MH18054 near the intersection with Hammond Pond Parkway a distance of about 30 feet to Hammond Pond Parkway and easterly from Hammond Pond Parkway a distance of about 65 feet to existing PTC lines. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy.”
Appoint Damon Graff for a term ending in 2025
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Damon Graff for a term ending in 2025.
Yes: Fernandez, Greene, Hamilton, VanScoyocMiriam Aschkenasy is listed as absent for this vote.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Damon Graff for a term ending in 2025. Aye: Heather Hamilton, Bernard Greene, Raul Fernandez, John VanScoyoc Absent: Miriam Aschkenasy.”
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