John J. Connolly

“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore, that the Board, given the constraints imposed by proper protocols to stop the spread of the Covid-19 virus, adopt the Greenlodge Street Parking Sticker Distribution program as outlined by the Finance Director, Selectmen Porter seconded. Roll Call was taken, vote 5-0 Selectmen Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative Selectmen T. Theodore Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore, that the Board has a level of interest in the planning process for the MAPC's Regional Housing Services Office Project and is supportive of the Town Planner to work towards an agreement, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Call was taken, vote 4-1, Selectmen Connolly opposed Selectmen Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Opposed Selectmen C. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative Selectmen T. Theodore Affirmative.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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“Motion was made by Selectmen Theodore, that the Board approve a 4% increase for Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO Plan, an 8% increase for Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO plan and a 2% increase for the Blue Cross Blue Shield Medex for FY 21 as recommended by the Human Resource Director and our Health Insurance Broker Cook and Company, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Roll Call was taken, vote 3-0-2 Selectmen J.Connolly Affirmative Selectmen M.Porter Affirmative Selectmen M.Loughran Affirmative Selectmen C.Connolly Abstain Selectmen T.Theodore Abstain.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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“Motion was made by Selectmen J. Connolly that Pursuant to Section 1 of Chapter 45 of the Acts of 2020 and because of the state of emergency declared by the Governor pursuant to executive order 591, Declaration of a State of Emergency to Respond to Covid-19, the Town Election scheduled for April 7th, 2020 is hereby postponed. The election will be rescheduled to June 16, 2020, seconded by Selectmen Porter. Resident Lisa Lopez asked for the specific plan for voting and how the voters will be educated with this change, she continued to ask about mail in ballots, mail in and early voting. Selectmen J. Connolly noted that the Board will support the Town Clerk, to which this falls under, they will do a reverse 911, update the website. Tracy Kenney, Town Clerk, noted that the ballots are printed with the April 7, 2020 date and that early voting will be offered. It must be requested by mail and allow can be submitted until election day of June 16, 2020. The early voting any voter may request by mail, submit, ballots returned in mail or in person. Roll Call was taken, vote 3-0-2 Selectmen M. Loughran Affirmative Selectmen J. Connolly Affirmative Selectmen C. Connolly Abstain Selectmen Theodore Abstain Selectmen M. Porter Affirmative.” (Motion: John J. Connolly, second: Porter)

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“Motion was made by Mr. Porter, to reserve the authority to allow Town Counsel to file law suit on behalf of Town, if necessary, regarding moving the date of election, seconded Mr. Loughran, vote: 3-0-2 Roll Call Vote Mr. M. Porter Affirmative Mr. M. Loughran Affirmative Mr. J. Connolly Abstain Mr. T. Theodore Affirmative Mr. C. Connolly Abstain.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)

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“Motion was made to petition Representative Galvin to petition the State Legislature to allow the town to move the Town Election Motion: Mr. M. Porter Second: Mr. M. Loughran abstaining Motion was made to declare an Emergency. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 2-0-1 Chairman.” (Motion: Porter, second: Loughran)

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“Motion was made that the Board vote to approve the current Memorial Hall hours as permanent hours. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 3-2 Mr. J. Connolly and.” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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“Motion was made to extend the trial hours at Memorial Hall to November 1, 2019. Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-1 (Mr. J. Connolly opposed).” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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“Motion was made to approve the Personnel Board Compensation Policy Motion: Mr. T. Theodore Second: Mr. M. Porter Vote: 4-0-1 (Mr. Loughran abstained).” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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“Motion was made to approve the integration of AFSCME contract for FY20-22 Motion: Mr. Theodore Second: Mr. Porter Vote: 4-0-1 (Mr. Loughran abstain).” (Motion: Theodore, second: Porter)

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