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May 4, 2026
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Patricia Wojtas, Jeffrey Hardy, Aaron Cunningham, David Boisvert, Jon Kurland
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
CONFIRMATION OF THE TOWN MANAGER'S APPOINTMENT OF GARY HANNAGAN AS THE CHIEF OF POLICE
Support the Town Manager's appointment of Gary Hannagan as the new Police Chief
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to support the Town Manager's appointment of Gary Hannagan as the new Police Chief. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to support the Town Manager's appointment of Gary Hannagan as the new Police Chief. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
ACTING TOWN MANAGER
Appoint John Sousa as the Acting Town Manager effective May 26, 2026 for a period of six months or until a new Town Manager is appointed, whichever occurs first. Mr. Sousa will continue as the...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to appoint John Sousa as the Acting Town Manager effective May 26, 2026 for a period of six months or until a new Town Manager is appointed, whichever occurs first. Mr. Sousa will continue as the town's Finance Director while assuming the duties of Acting Town Manager, and he will receive a stipend for those additional duties. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to appoint John Sousa as the Acting Town Manager effective May 26, 2026 for a period of six months or until a new Town Manager is appointed, whichever occurs first. Mr. Sousa will continue as the town's Finance Director while assuming the duties of Acting Town Manager, and he will receive a stipend for those additional duties. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
TOWN MANAGER SCREENING COMMITTEE
Appoint all three members to the Screening Committee
MOTION: by Board Member Kurland to appoint all three members to the Screening Committee. Seconded by Vice Chair Hardy.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Board Member Kurland to appoint all three members to the Screening Committee. Seconded by Vice Chair Hardy. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Kurland, second: Hardy)
Not to hire an outside search service
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy not to hire an outside search service. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy not to hire an outside search service. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
VOTE ON ADOPTION OF PROPOSED SELECT BOARD POLICY - CUSTODIAL CREDIT RISK POLICY
Approve the custodial credit risk policy
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the custodial credit risk policy. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the custodial credit risk policy. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
SELECT BOARD LIAISON ASSIGNMENTS
Wojtas be added to the School Building Committee
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy Chair Wojtas be added to the School Building Committee. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy Chair Wojtas be added to the School Building Committee. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
TOWN MANAGER BID AWARDS DPW
Approve the Town Manager's bid award to Davey Tree Service for the Tree and Invasive Species Inventory Study in the amount of $91,896
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Town Manager's bid award to Davey Tree Service for the Tree and Invasive Species Inventory Study in the amount of $91,896. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Town Manager's bid award to Davey Tree Service for the Tree and Invasive Species Inventory Study in the amount of $91,896. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
Approve the Town Manager's bid award to Picard Construction Corporation to renovate the Town Offices bathrooms on the first floor in the amount of $163,881
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Town Manager's bid award to Picard Construction Corporation to renovate the Town Offices bathrooms on the first floor in the amount of $163,881. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the Town Manager's bid award to Picard Construction Corporation to renovate the Town Offices bathrooms on the first floor in the amount of $163,881. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
TOWN MANAGER REPORTS
Support partnering in this litigation for the fire trucks
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to support partnering in this litigation for the fire trucks. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to support partnering in this litigation for the fire trucks. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
MEETING MINUTES
Approve the minutes for the April 9 meeting and the April 13 meeting
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the minutes for the April 9 meeting and the April 13 meeting. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to approve the minutes for the April 9 meeting and the April 13 meeting. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Motion carries 5-0, unanimous..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
ADJOURNMENT TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
Adjourn to Executive Session at 8:09PM, not to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation for the listed matters pursuant to G.L. c.30A, Section...
MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:09PM, not to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation for the listed matters pursuant to G.L. c.30A, Section 21(a)(3) as the Chair has declared that an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the town. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Hardy-Y, Clerk Boisvert-Y, Board Member Kurland-Y and Board Member Cunningham-Y.
From the minutes
“MOTION: by Vice Chair Hardy to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:09PM, not to return to Open Session for the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to litigation for the listed matters pursuant to G.L. c.30A, Section 21(a)(3) as the Chair has declared that an open meeting would have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the town. Seconded by Clerk Boisvert. Roll call vote: Chair Wojtas-Y, Vice Chair Hardy-Y, Clerk Boisvert-Y, Board Member Kurland-Y and Board Member Cunningham-Y. Motion passes 5-0, unanimous. 1..” (Motion: Hardy, second: Boisvert)
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