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Cohasset Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

March 25, 2025

12 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Ellen Maher, Paul Grady, David Farrag, Jack Creighton, Chris Plecs

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Annual Town Election-May 17, 2025-Vote on Location of ATE at Deer Hill Elementary School Gym-208 Sohier Street

Approve the Deer Hill Elementary School Gym at 208 Sohier Street as the location for the Annual Town Elections on May 17, 2025

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Deer Hill Elementary School Gym at 208 Sohier Street as the location for the Annual Town Elections on May 17, 2025

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the Deer Hill Elementary School Gym at 208 Sohier Street as the location for the Annual Town Elections on May 17, 2025, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Chris Plecs-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

License/Permits/Events-Continued Public Hearing-New Annual On-Premises All Alcohol License & Common Victualler License-C

Postpone the public hearing for Cohasset Harbor Restaurant, LLC until June 17, 2025

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To postpone the public hearing for Cohasset Harbor Restaurant, LLC until June 17, 2025

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to postpone the public hearing for Cohasset Harbor Restaurant, LLC until June 17, 2025, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Chris Plecs-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Seasonal Annual License Renewal

Approve the seasonal Beer & Wine license for Split Rock Social

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the seasonal Beer & Wine license for Split Rock Social

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the seasonal Beer & Wine license for Split Rock Social, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Chris Plecs-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the common victualler license for Split Rock Social

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the common victualler license for Split Rock Social

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the common victualler license for Split Rock Social, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Chris Plecs-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the entertainment license for Split Rock Social

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the entertainment license for Split Rock Social

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the entertainment license for Split Rock Social, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Chris Plecs-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Cohasset Village Local Historic District-Discussion of Charge-Vote

Approve the Cohasset Village Local Historic District Study Committee Charge with 2-year terms

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Cohasset Village Local Historic District Study Committee Charge with 2-year terms

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Board Member Creighton to approve the Cohasset Village Local Historic District Study Committee Charge with 2-year terms, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Chris Plecs-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Grady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Member Creighton to approve the Cohasset Village Local Historic District Study Committee

Appoint Paula Morse, Todd Goff, Clark Brewer, Mary Beiche, Sean Cunning, Woody Chittick and Martin St. John to the Cohasset Village Local Historic District Study Committee for a 2-year term

Minutes, page 2

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To appoint Paula Morse, Todd Goff, Clark Brewer, Mary Beiche, Sean Cunning, Woody Chittick and Martin St. John to the Cohasset Village Local Historic District Study Committee for a 2-year term

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to appoint Paula Morse, Todd Goff, Clark Brewer, Mary Beiche, Sean Cunning, Woody Chittick and Martin St. John to the Cohasset Village Local Historic District Study Committee for a 2-year term, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Chris Plecs-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye. 2025 ATM Warrant Review/Vote-Mr. Senior reviewed the articles with the Board..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

2025 ATM Warrant Review/Vote

Recommend Article #10-Departmental Revolving Funds-Annual Spending Limits to ATM

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #10-Departmental Revolving Funds-Annual Spending Limits to ATM

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #10-Departmental Revolving Funds-Annual Spending Limits to ATM, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Chris Plecs-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Recommend Article #17-Amendments to Article 9.4 Floodplain and Watershed Protection Overlay District to ATM

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #17-Amendments to Article 9.4 Floodplain and Watershed Protection Overlay District to ATM

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #17-Amendments to Article 9.4 Floodplain and Watershed Protection Overlay District to ATM, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Chris Plecs-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Warrant Article-Historic Town Hall-Lease with Non-Profit-Discussion/Vote

Approve the insertion of a warrant article for ATM to authorize the Select Board to work with the non-profit on a lease of historic town hall

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the insertion of a warrant article for ATM to authorize the Select Board to work with the non-profit on a lease of historic town hall

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Creighton to approve the insertion of a warrant article for ATM to authorize the Select Board to work with the non-profit on a lease of historic town hall, seconded by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Chris Plecs-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Grady)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approval of Minutes

Approve the minutes of 3/11/2025

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 4–1

To approve the minutes of 3/11/2025

Yes: Farrag, Grady, Maher, PlecsNo: Creighton

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes of 3/11/2025, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Jack Creighton-Nay, David Farrag-Aye, Chris Plecs-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Town Manager Update-Mr. Senior advised the Board that two long-time employees will be

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to adjourn, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Jack Creighton-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Chris Plecs-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

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