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February 11, 2025
3 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: Ellen Maher, Paul Grady, David Farrag, Jack Creighton, Chris Plecs
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Hearing-National Grid
Close the public hearing for National Grid & Verizon Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Locations at Rust Way & Jerusalem Road
To close the public hearing for National Grid & Verizon Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Locations at Rust Way & Jerusalem Road
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to close the public hearing for National Grid & Verizon Petition for Joint or Identical Pole Locations at Rust Way & Jerusalem Road, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Town Manager Intent to Renew Contract-Vote
Advise the town manager the intent is to renew his contract
To advise the town manager the intent is to renew his contract
Yes: Grady, Maher, PlecsNo: Creighton, FarragVoted after discussion: "Chair Maher asked for a roll call vote on the motion made by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jack Creighton-Nay, David Farrag-Nay."
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to advise the town manager the intent is to renew his contract, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Chair Maher reminded the board that the discussion must be related to performance only and anything else related to character, reputation is not appropriate for a public meeting. Select Member Creighton stated he doesn't think it is appropriate to renew Mr. Senior's contract since there have been issues but the real issue is term limits. There have been outbursts. When people are here for a long time, they get entrenched and do not serve the town. It is time for new blood and there are a lot of town managers out there. He also has a concern that the town manager is seeking employment elsewhere. Select Member Farrag stated he was torn about the issue. He dealt with the town manager while he was on other boards, and it was fine. Since coming on the Board in June the first issue was the hiring of the Director of the Senior Center and everyone knows what happened and then the assistant director left for another town. The town manager was a finalist in Hopkinton. There was a meeting here in October where there was an issue with the seniors and things like that. So, in being on the Board for months now it isn't in the best interests of the town to renew. Chair Maher asked for a roll call vote on the.” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Harbormaster for their good work tonight. Select Member Farrag thanked everyone for their
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to adjourn, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
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