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March 5, 2024
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter into executive session
On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to enter into executive session Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the meeting minutes from February 27, 2024
On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from February 27, 2024.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the meeting minutes from February 27, 2024. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the following grants US Department of Homeland Security's Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program, via the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (MBHSR) and the City of Boston...
Question of approving the following grants US Department of Homeland Security's Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program, via the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (MBHSR) and the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management: $40,000: Emergency Operations Center Award $14,000: Mass Notification System Award $13,000: Rave 911 Award
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following grants US Department of Homeland Security's Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program, via the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (MBHSR) and the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management: $40,000: Emergency Operations Center Award $14,000: Mass Notification System Award $13,000: Rave 911 Award Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Question of approving the following grants US Department of Homeland Security's Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program, via the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (MBHSR) and the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management $65,000.00: Emergency Preparedness Buddies Award $10,000.00: Community Preparedness Award
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following grants US Department of Homeland Security's Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI) grant program, via the Metro Boston Homeland Security Region (MBHSR) and the City of Boston Mayor's Office of Emergency Management $65,000.00: Emergency Preparedness Buddies Award $10,000.00: Community Preparedness Award Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve contract PW/24-23 "Amory Playground Improvements" with Sasaki Associates, Inc. in the amount of $380,000
On motion it was, Voted to approve contract PW/24-23 "Amory Playground Improvements" with Sasaki Associates, Inc. in the amount of $380,000
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve contract PW/24-23 "Amory Playground Improvements" with Sasaki Associates, Inc. in the amount of $380,000 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Informational Technology Department: IT Data and Application Administrator (T-12)
Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Informational Technology Department: IT Data and Application Administrator (T-12)
From the minutes
“Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Informational Technology Department: IT Data and Application Administrator (T-12) Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Grant a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Sales License, the Driscoll PTO for the Driscoll PTO Trivia Fundraiser to be held on April 5, 2024 6:30PM - 8:30PM at the Driscoll School, 725 Washington...
Question of granting a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Sales License, the Driscoll PTO for the Driscoll PTO Trivia Fundraiser to be held on April 5, 2024 6:30PM - 8:30PM at the Driscoll School, 725 Washington Street. Attendance approx. 100 people.
From the minutes
“Question of granting a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages, Sales License, the Driscoll PTO for the Driscoll PTO Trivia Fundraiser to be held on April 5, 2024 6:30PM - 8:30PM at the Driscoll School, 725 Washington Street. Attendance approx. 100 people. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Authorize the Town Administrator to seek one or more community partnerships for a Town-wide celebration of Juneteenth as outlined in his memo
On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Town Administrator to seek one or more community partnerships for a Town-wide celebration of Juneteenth as outlined in his memo.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to authorize the Town Administrator to seek one or more community partnerships for a Town-wide celebration of Juneteenth as outlined in his memo. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve the Moderator's request for a hybrid Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2024
On motion it was, Voted to approve the Moderator's request for a hybrid Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2024
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve the Moderator's request for a hybrid Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Call for a Special Town Meeting that waives the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 - 2.1.3 of the Town's By-Laws
On motion it was, Voted to call for a Special Town Meeting that waives the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 - 2.1.3 of the Town's By-Laws. The requirements being waived are: 1. posting notice of the Board's intention to hold a Special Town Meeting at least 14 days prior to the opening of the warrant (Section 2.1.2); and 2. To close the Warrant 75 days prior to the start of the Special Town Meeting (Section 2.1.3).
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to call for a Special Town Meeting that waives the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 - 2.1.3 of the Town's By-Laws. The requirements being waived are: 1. posting notice of the Board's intention to hold a Special Town Meeting at least 14 days prior to the opening of the warrant (Section 2.1.2); and 2. To close the Warrant 75 days prior to the start of the Special Town Meeting (Section 2.1.3). Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Pursuant to the authority granted in Section 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws, the Board waives the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 and 2.1.3 of the By-Laws for the sole purpose of removing Article 17...
VOTED: Pursuant to the authority granted in Section 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws, the Board waives the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 and 2.1.3 of the By-Laws for the sole purpose of removing Article 17 of the Warrant for the May 28, 2024 Annual Town Meeting and adding a new article outlined below Submitted by: Chief of Police Jennifer Paster
From the minutes
“VOTED: Pursuant to the authority granted in Section 2.1.4 of the Town's By-Laws, the Board waives the requirements of Sections 2.1.2 and 2.1.3 of the By-Laws for the sole purpose of removing Article 17 of the Warrant for the May 28, 2024 Annual Town Meeting and adding a new article outlined below Submitted by: Chief of Police Jennifer Paster Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Approve and execute the Warrant for the May 28, 2024 Annual Town Meeting
On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute the Warrant for the May 28, 2024 Annual Town Meeting.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to approve and execute the Warrant for the May 28, 2024 Annual Town Meeting. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Favorable Action on Article 1
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 1
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 1 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Favorable Action on Article 3
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 3
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 3 Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Favorable Action on Article 7
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 7.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 7. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Favorable Action on Article 12
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 12.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 Favorable Action on Article 12. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
Appoint Alex Krieger to the Housing Advisory Board as a tenant representative for a term ending in 2025
Vote to appoint Alex Krieger to the Housing Advisory Board as a tenant representative for a term ending in 2025.
From the minutes
“Vote to appoint Alex Krieger to the Housing Advisory Board as a tenant representative for a term ending in 2025. Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Miriam Aschkenasy, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren.”
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