February 17, 2026

“5b. Question of approving an Authorization to Hire request from the Fire Chief for two (2) firefighters. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“5c. Question of accepting the following awards granted by the 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. Both of these awards provide additional funds for our Emergency Operations Center to update audio/visual capabilities, originally awarded and approved by the Select Board on March 5, 2024. FFY23 Safety & Security - This award provides an additional $5,000 for the previously approved project, for a total of $45,000 to be spent by May 31, 2026. FFY24 Safety & Security - This award provides an additional $10,000 for the same project, to be spent by May 31, 2027. Town Administrator, Chas Carey, briefed the Board on the use of Urban Area Security Initiative funds for upgrading audiovisual equipment at the Emergency Operations Center. The Board discussed community concerns about UASI grants and civil liberties issues related to BRIC (Boston Regional Intelligence Center). Additional information will be provided going forward. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“5d. Question of approving the following four (4) Change orders with TRAC Builders, North Attleboro, MA, in the amount of $15, 657.41 5 related to the Fire Station project. Change Order #17 - $1,591.15 - Cost to replace 4" stack at Captain's bathroom. Change Order #18 - $2,334.43 - Cost to replace brass piping with copper piping at Captain's bathroom. Change Order #19 - $6,345.08 - Cost to install custom shower partitions due to discontinued product. Change Order #20 - $5,386.75 - Cost to add new wall to enclose ducts and piping in apparatus bay. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“5e. Question of approving a Temporary Wine and Malt Beverages Sales License to United Parish Church d/b/a Art Barn Community Theater for a Trivia Bee Event to be held on February 28, 2026 from 7:00PM - 10:00PM at 15 Marion St. With 125 people expected to attend. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“5f. Question of approving Extra Work Order 19 for Contract No. PW/14-19, Rental Rates for Snow Plowing and Ice Control, in the amount of $540,000.00 with D'Allessandro Corporation. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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“7a. Question of approving a Reserve Fund Transfer request from the Commissioner of Public Works, in the amount of $300,000 for the Department of Public Works to initiate time-sensitive design, permitting, and preparatory work necessary for construction of a non-permanent transfer station structure in accordance with DEP permit approvals, and to forward the request to the Advisory Committee for their consideration. The allocation is as follows: From: Reserve fund To: 40004300 524010 prof /tech/services $100,000 40004300 534120 construction supplies $200,000 Commissioner Chute reviewed the request related to the design, permitting, and procurement of a temporary transfer station structure. Background: Structural failure of tipping floor at Newton Street facility. In August 2025, a structural failure of the concrete tipping floor rendered the Town's Transfer Station at 815 Newton Street unsafe and unusable. Engineering evaluations confirmed that the slab and underlying conditions are compromised and cannot safely support daily municipal solid waste operations. The facility is a critical municipal asset that directly affects solid waste costs, service reliability, and long-term operational flexibility. The Town must implement an interim solution while long-term planning is underway. Total project cost: $1.63M (with $1M planned in FY27 CIP). Temporary structure lifespan: Up to 20 years; can be repurposed for other DPW needs. Approved Aye: Bernard Greene, John VanScoyoc, Paul Warren, David Pearlman, Michael Rubenstein.”

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