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April 1, 2025
17 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
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Present: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman
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, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
Approve miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts
Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. Question of approving the following meeting minutes: March 18, 2025 March 25, 2025
From the minutes
“Approval of miscellaneous items, licenses, and contracts. Question of approving the following meeting minutes: March 18, 2025 March 25, 2025 Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Public Buildings: Admin Assistant- Preventative Maintenance Coordinator (C8)
Approval of an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Public Buildings: Admin Assistant- Preventative Maintenance Coordinator (C8).
From the minutes
“7b. Approval of an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Public Buildings: Admin Assistant- Preventative Maintenance Coordinator (C8). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Health and Human Services: Community Health Specialist (T3)
Approval of an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Health and Human Services: Community Health Specialist (T3).
From the minutes
“7c. Approval of an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Health and Human Services: Community Health Specialist (T3). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Recreation: Recreation Leader (GN07)
Approval of an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Recreation: Recreation Leader (GN07).
From the minutes
“7d. Approval of an Authorization to Hire request from the Director of Recreation: Recreation Leader (GN07). Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve a temporary wine and malt beverage sale license to the Driscoll PTO for the Driscoll PTO Trivia Fundraiser to be held on April 4th, 2025 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at the Driscoll School, 725...
Question of approving a temporary wine and malt beverage sale license to the Driscoll PTO for the Driscoll PTO Trivia Fundraiser to be held on April 4th, 2025 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at the Driscoll School, 725 Washington St. Attendance approximately 100 people.
From the minutes
“7f. Question of approving a temporary wine and malt beverage sale license to the Driscoll PTO for the Driscoll PTO Trivia Fundraiser to be held on April 4th, 2025 from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM at the Driscoll School, 725 Washington St. Attendance approximately 100 people. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve the following actions related to the May 2025 Annual Town Election: 9a Vote to issue the Warrant for the Annual Town Election called for May 6, 2025
Question of approving the following actions related to the May 2025 Annual Town Election: 9a Vote to issue the Warrant for the Annual Town Election called for May 6, 2025.
From the minutes
“Question of approving the following actions related to the May 2025 Annual Town Election: 9a Vote to issue the Warrant for the Annual Town Election called for May 6, 2025. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Approve the Early Voting Schedule for the May 6, 2025 Annual Town Election, as laid out in the memo from the Town Clerk
Vote to approve the Early Voting Schedule for the May 6, 2025 Annual Town Election, as laid out in the memo from the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“9b Vote to approve the Early Voting Schedule for the May 6, 2025 Annual Town Election, as laid out in the memo from the Town Clerk. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
Authorize police details for the May 6, 2025 Annual Town Election, as laid out in a memo from the Town Clerk
Vote to authorize police details for the May 6, 2025 Annual Town Election, as laid out in a memo from the Town Clerk.
From the minutes
“9c Vote to authorize police details for the May 6, 2025 Annual Town Election, as laid out in a memo from the Town Clerk. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, David Pearlman.”
No Action on the contract
On motion it was, Voted No Action on the contract
Yes: Pearlman, VanScoyoc, WarrenAbstained: Greene, Sandman
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted No Action on the contract Aye: Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman Abstained: Bernard Greene, Mike Sandman.”
No Action on Article 2
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 2
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 2 Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
No Action on Article 4
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 4
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 4 Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
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, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
No Action on Article 16
On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 No Action on Article 16
Yes: Greene, Pearlman, Sandman, VanScoyocAbstained: Warren
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-0-1 No Action on Article 16 Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, , John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman Abstained: Paul Warren.”
No Action on Article 22
On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 22
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 5-0 No Action on Article 22 Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
No Action on Article 21
On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on Article 21
Yes: Greene, Sandman, VanScoyoc, WarrenNo: Pearlman
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted 4-1 No Action on Article 21 Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc Against: David Pearlman.”
Appoint Lily Wallace to the Economic Development Advisory Board
On motion it was, Voted to appoint Lily Wallace to the Economic Development Advisory Board.
From the minutes
“On motion it was, Voted to appoint Lily Wallace to the Economic Development Advisory Board. Aye: Bernard Greene, Michael Sandman, Paul Warren, John VanScoyoc, David Pearlman.”
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