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June 24, 2024
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, George Dixon, Virginia Crocker Timmins, Erin Drew, Patrick Maloney
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Appoint KP Law as Town Counsel until June 30, 2025 and beginning on July 1, 2024
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to appoint KP Law as Town Counsel until June 30, 2025 and beginning on July 1, 2024. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to appoint KP Law as Town Counsel until June 30, 2025 and beginning on July 1, 2024. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
DEBT EXCLUSION AUTHORIZATION
I move in accordance with M.G.L. ch. 59 Section 21(c) that the Select Board notify the Secretary of the Commonwealth prior to the August 7th deadline of the following Proposition 2 ½ debt...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew that I move in accordance with M.G.L. ch. 59 Section 21(c) that the Select Board notify the Secretary of the Commonwealth prior to the August 7th deadline of the following Proposition 2 ½ debt exclusion petition to be placed on the November 5, 2024 state election ballot. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew that I move in accordance with M.G.L. ch. 59 Section 21(c) that the Select Board notify the Secretary of the Commonwealth prior to the August 7th deadline of the following Proposition 2 ½ debt exclusion petition to be placed on the November 5, 2024 state election ballot. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
REPORTS AND PRESENTATIONS
Submit to the Commonwealth the grant of conservation restriction for the Warren-Pohl Farm as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to submit to the Commonwealth the grant of conservation restriction for the Warren-Pohl Farm as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to submit to the Commonwealth the grant of conservation restriction for the Warren-Pohl Farm as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
LICENSES
Approve the one day wine and malt beverages license and expansion of the entertainment license for Center Brickhouse Pizza for July 3, 2024 celebration as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the one day wine and malt beverages license and expansion of the entertainment license for Center Brickhouse Pizza for July 3, 2024 celebration as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the one day wine and malt beverages license and expansion of the entertainment license for Center Brickhouse Pizza for July 3, 2024 celebration as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
LLC, DBA
Approve the application for change of manager on all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Bertucci's Restaurant as presented subject to required correspondence with the Treasurer/Collector's...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the application for change of manager on all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Bertucci's Restaurant as presented subject to required correspondence with the Treasurer/Collector's office regarding its FY24 personal property tax balance. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew- Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the application for change of manager on all alcoholic beverages restaurant license for Bertucci's Restaurant as presented subject to required correspondence with the Treasurer/Collector's office regarding its FY24 personal property tax balance. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew- Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Approve the storage license amendment for ThermoFisher Scientific located at 220 Mill Rd. as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the storage license amendment for ThermoFisher Scientific located at 220 Mill Rd. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney- Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the storage license amendment for ThermoFisher Scientific located at 220 Mill Rd. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney- Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Close the public hearing
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to close the public hearing. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
BLIC HEARINGS
Approve the storage license amendment for Sunoco LLC located at 80 Chelmsford St. as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the storage license amendment for Sunoco LLC located at 80 Chelmsford St. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the storage license amendment for Sunoco LLC located at 80 Chelmsford St. as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
Continue the public hearing on the local initiative project for proposed affordable housing project pursuant to M.G.L. ch.40B for twenty-three units at 243 Riverneck Rd until August 5, 2024
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to continue the public hearing on the local initiative project for proposed affordable housing project pursuant to M.G.L. ch.40B for twenty-three units at 243 Riverneck Rd until August 5, 2024. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to continue the public hearing on the local initiative project for proposed affordable housing project pursuant to M.G.L. ch.40B for twenty-three units at 243 Riverneck Rd until August 5, 2024. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS
Approve the public safety towing service contract for Christopher's Towing expiring June 30, 2027 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the public safety towing service contract for Christopher's Towing expiring June 30, 2027 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the public safety towing service contract for Christopher's Towing expiring June 30, 2027 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
APPOINTMENTS
Approve the above appointments as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the above appointments as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the above appointments as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
MEETINGS MINUTES
Approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of May 20, 2024 and June 3, 2024 as presented
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of May 20, 2024 and June 3, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to approve the Select Board regular meeting minutes of May 20, 2024 and June 3, 2024 as presented. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session at 8:10PM, not to return to Open Session to a) discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation - Ledge Road Commercial Trucking; b) discuss strategy with respect...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:10PM, not to return to Open Session to a) discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation - Ledge Road Commercial Trucking; b) discuss strategy with respect to litigation - Charles Way; and c) to review Executive Session Minutes for approval: February 15, 2024, Segment 1. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Drew to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:10PM, not to return to Open Session to a) discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation - Ledge Road Commercial Trucking; b) discuss strategy with respect to litigation - Charles Way; and c) to review Executive Session Minutes for approval: February 15, 2024, Segment 1. Seconded by Board Member Maloney. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Drew-Y, Board Member Timmins-Y, Board Member Maloney-Y and Board Member Dixon-Y. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Drew, second: Maloney)
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