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May 3, 2021
11 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Kenneth Lefebvre, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Mark Carota
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the public hearing
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to close the public hearing. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the petition by Verizon New England to lay and maintain the underground conduits, manholes, and connections, and that the wires and cables be placed therein described as proposed
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the petition by Verizon New England to lay and maintain the underground conduits, manholes, and connections, and that the wires and cables be placed therein described as proposed. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the petition by Verizon New England to lay and maintain the underground conduits, manholes, and connections, and that the wires and cables be placed therein described as proposed. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0. 5..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Recommend approval of Article 32
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 32. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 32. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Recommend approval of Article 27
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 27. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 27. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Recommend approval of Article 33
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 33. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 33. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Recommend approval of Article 31
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 31. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to recommend approval of Article 31. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Endorse the letter in support of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant Application
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to endorse the letter in support of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant Application. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to endorse the letter in support of the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Grant Application. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Approve the renewal of the town's towing contract to Christopher's Towing for a three-year period to end June 30, 2024
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the renewal of the town's towing contract to Christopher's Towing for a three-year period to end June 30, 2024. Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the renewal of the town's towing contract to Christopher's Towing for a three-year period to end June 30, 2024. Board Member Carota seconded the motion. The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
Accept the land donation request for Parcel 23/99/1 (Elaine Kenney, Owner)
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to accept the land donation request for Parcel 23/99/1 (Elaine Kenney, Owner). Board Member Carota seconded the motion.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to accept the land donation request for Parcel 23/99/1 (Elaine Kenney, Owner). Board Member Carota seconded the motion. Approved 6/28/2021 The motion carried 5 - 0. 6..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
7. MEETING MINUTES
Approve the March 29, 2021, minutes as presented
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the March 29, 2021, minutes as presented.
Yes: Dixon, Lefebvre, Timmins, WojtasAbstained: CarotaThe minutes write the count as 4-0-0 and name Mark Carota as abstaining; the abstention is not included in the count.
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to approve the March 29, 2021, minutes as presented. The motion carried 4 - 0-0. (Abstained - Board Member Carota) 8..” (Motion: Lefebvre)
10. EXECUTIVE SESSION
Go into an Executive Session not to return to Open Session at approximately 8:58 p.m. for the purpose of discussing strategy regarding negotiations with non-union personnel, i.e. the Town Manager,...
MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to go into an Executive Session not to return to Open Session at approximately 8:58 p.m. for the purpose of discussing strategy regarding negotiations with non-union personnel, i.e. the Town Manager, pursuant to G.L. c.30A, §21 (a). Board Member Carota seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Lefebvre : Aye Board Member Dixon Aye Chair Timmins: Aye Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Carota : Aye
From the minutes
“MOTION: Board Member Lefebvre made a motion to go into an Executive Session not to return to Open Session at approximately 8:58 p.m. for the purpose of discussing strategy regarding negotiations with non-union personnel, i.e. the Town Manager, pursuant to G.L. c.30A, §21 (a). Board Member Carota seconded the motion. A roll call of the Select Board was taken, which resulted as follows: Board Member Lefebvre : Aye Board Member Dixon Aye Chair Timmins: Aye Board Member Wojtas: Aye Board Member Carota : Aye The motion carried 5 - 0..” (Motion: Lefebvre, second: Carota)
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