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January 20, 2021
5 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The board met remotely (Cisco Webex), with roll-call votes.
Present: Joseph Morandi, James Tigges, Robert Hogan, Michael Runyan, Nicholas Priest
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Approval: Special Legislation - Tax Classification
Approve the special legislation for tax classification as submitted for the act relative to property tax classification
Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the special legislation for tax classification as submitted for the act relative to property tax classification. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Tigges moved to approve the special legislation for tax classification as submitted for the act relative to property tax classification. Seconded by Selectman Priest with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Tigges, second: Priest)
Approvals: Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Approve Articles 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 13 as presented
Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve Articles 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 13 as presented. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved to approve Articles 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12 and 13 as presented. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Tigges)
Approval: Minutes:
Approve the minutes of November 30, 2020 as submitted
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the minutes of November 30, 2020 as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the minutes of November 30, 2020 as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Approve the minutes of December 14, 2020 as submitted
Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the minutes of December 14, 2020 as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Hogan moved to approve the minutes of December 14, 2020 as submitted. Seconded by Selectman Tigges with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Hogan, second: Tigges)
Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A § 21(a)(3) the Board of Selectmen will convene to executive session to discuss legal strategy and litigation in the matter of ground water contamination as an open meeting...
Motion: Selectman Priest moved that pursuant to G.L. c. 30A § 21(a)(3) the Board of Selectmen will convene to executive session to discuss legal strategy and litigation in the matter of ground water contamination as an open meeting may have a negative effect on the negotiation position of the public body with the BOS adjourning directly from the executive session and not reconvening in open session as is authorized by G.L. c. 30A, Sec 21(b)(4). Seconded by Selectman Hogan with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0)
From the minutes
“Motion: Selectman Priest moved that pursuant to G.L. c. 30A § 21(a)(3) the Board of Selectmen will convene to executive session to discuss legal strategy and litigation in the matter of ground water contamination as an open meeting may have a negative effect on the negotiation position of the public body with the BOS adjourning directly from the executive session and not reconvening in open session as is authorized by G.L. c. 30A, Sec 21(b)(4). Seconded by Selectman Hogan with Selectman Hogan voting aye, Selectman Runyan voting aye, Selectman Tigges voting aye, Selectman Priest voting aye and Chairman Morandi voting aye and the motion passed. (5-0-0).” (Motion: Priest, second: Hogan)
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