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October 20, 2020
6 recorded votes, 6 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Attendance
Note on these minutes: The minutes' attendance line lists Peter Cocolis as absent. The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that he was present at the meeting and the attendance section was not updated.
Present: Shareen Davis, Cory Metters, Dean Nicastro, Jeffrey Dykens, Peter Cocolis
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
I. Minutes
Approve the minutes of October 13, 2020 as amended
To approve as amended
The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that Peter Cocolis was present (the attendance line was not updated), so each member's vote is shown as recorded in the roll call.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens to approve as amended. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Cocolis)
ii. Bartholomew Investments Annual Investment Report and Other Post-
Approve the FY2020 annual review presented by Bartholomew & Company Incorporated
To approve the FY2020 annual review presented by Bartholomew & Company Incorporated
The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that Peter Cocolis was present (the attendance line was not updated), so each member's vote is shown as recorded in the roll call.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to approve the FY2020 annual review presented by Bartholomew & Company Incorporated. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Dykens)
iv. Consider Request for Outdoor Sale of Goods; John Hutchinson, 400 Main
That the Board approve the request for a Permit for the outdoor display/sale of goods for sales by John Hutchinson of his books to be conducted outside of 400 Main Street on Fridays, Saturdays,...
That the Board approve the request for a Permit for the outdoor display/sale of goods for sales by John Hutchinson of his books to be conducted outside of 400 Main Street on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and on Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve from10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until December 31, 2020
The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that Peter Cocolis was present (the attendance line was not updated), so each member's vote is shown as recorded in the roll call.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Jeffrey Dykens that the Board approve the request for a Permit for the outdoor display/sale of goods for sales by John Hutchinson of his books to be conducted outside of 400 Main Street on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and on Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve from10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. until December 31, 2020. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Dykens, second: Nicastro)
vi. Committee Appointments; Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee, Cable Advisory
Appoint Peter Taylor to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint Peter Taylor to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
Yes: Metters, NicastroNo: Cocolis, Davis, DykensThe Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that Peter Cocolis was present (the attendance line was not updated), so each member's vote is shown as recorded in the roll call.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Cory Metters to appoint Peter Taylor to the Aunt Lydia’s Cove Committee until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Dean Nicastro. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: No Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: No Shareen Davis: No.” (Motion: Metters, second: Nicastro)
Appoint William Cook to the Cable Advisory Committee until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
To appoint William Cook to the Cable Advisory Committee until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed
The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that Peter Cocolis was present (the attendance line was not updated), so each member's vote is shown as recorded in the roll call.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Peter Cocolis to appoint William Cook to the Cable Advisory Committee until June 30, 2023 unless sooner revoked or a successor is appointed. Second: by Jeffrey Dykens. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Cocolis, second: Dykens)
IV. Executive Session – Ch. 30a, Section 21, #3
Enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30a, Section 21, #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (CMEA) and the Chair declares that an Open Meeting may have a detrimental...
To enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30a, Section 21, #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (CMEA) and the Chair declares that an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body with no return to Open Session
The Town Clerk's office confirmed on October 7, 2026 (public records request #26-297) that Peter Cocolis was present (the attendance line was not updated), so each member's vote is shown as recorded in the roll call.
From the minutes
“Motion: by Dean Nicastro to enter Executive Session under MGL Chapter 30a, Section 21, #3 to discuss strategy with respect to collective bargaining (CMEA) and the Chair declares that an Open Meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining position of the public body with no return to Open Session. Second: by Peter Cocolis. Roll Call Vote: Jeffrey Dykens: Yes Dean Nicastro: Yes Cory Metters: Yes Peter Cocolis: Yes Shareen Davis: Yes.” (Motion: Nicastro, second: Cocolis)
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