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July 1, 2025
13 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: Ellen Maher, Chris Plecs, Julie Rollins, Paul Grady, David Farrag
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Chair Maher asked for a motion to go into Executive Session Exemption #3
Go into Executive Session Exemption #3-To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining or litigation of the public body and the...
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From the minutes
“Motion moved by Select Member Grady, seconded by Select Member Plecs. All in favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Board and Committee Update-Cohasset Village Historical District Study Committee
Approve the change in language in the Cohasset Village Historic District Study Committee change
To approve the change in language in the Cohasset Village Historic District Study Committee change
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the change in language in the Cohasset Village Historic District Study Committee change, seconded by Select Member Rollins. All in favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Alternative Energy Committee Update
Approve creating the Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap
To approve creating the Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve creating the Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap, seconded by Select Member Plecs. All in favor- Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
License/Permits/Events
Defer the vote on Cohasset Maritime Institute Race and Band for Saturday, September 6th
To defer the vote on Cohasset Maritime Institute Race and Band for Saturday, September 6th
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to defer the vote on Cohasset Maritime Institute Race and Band for Saturday, September 6th, seconded by Select Member Plecs. All in favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
FY26 Calendar
Approve the proposed FY26 Cohasset Select Board Meeting Schedule
To approve the proposed FY26 Cohasset Select Board Meeting Schedule
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the proposed FY26 Cohasset Select Board Meeting Schedule, seconded by Select Member Plecs. All in favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Employee Guidebook-Ms. James presents changes to the employee guidebook, focusing on
Approve the Cohasset Select Board FY26 Goals as drafted July 1, 2025 with the changes as recommended
To approve the Cohasset Select Board FY26 Goals as drafted July 1, 2025 with the changes as recommended
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the Cohasset Select Board FY26 Goals as drafted July 1, 2025 with the changes as recommended, seconded by Select Member Plecs. All in favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Assign Select Board Representatives
Approve Select Member Farrag as SB Representative for Cohasset Preservation Committee
To approve Select Member Farrag as SB Representative for Cohasset Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Select Member Farrag as SB Representative for Cohasset Preservation Committee, seconded by Select Member Plecs. All in favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Member Farrag as SB Representative for Cohasset Preservation Committee, seconded by
Approve Select Member Grady as SB Representative for the Sidewalk and Connectivity Committee for a 1-year term
To approve Select Member Grady as SB Representative for the Sidewalk and Connectivity Committee for a 1-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Plecs to approve Select Member Grady as SB Representative for the Sidewalk and Connectivity Committee for a 1-year term, seconded by Select Member Rollins. All in favor-Aye..” (Motion: Plecs, second: Rollins)
Motion by Select Member Plecs to approve Select Member Grady as SB Representative for
Approve Select Member Rollins to continue on as Citizen at Large for Sidewalk and Connectivity Committee for a 1-year term
To approve Select Member Rollins to continue on as Citizen at Large for Sidewalk and Connectivity Committee for a 1-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Select Member Rollins to continue on as Citizen at Large for Sidewalk and Connectivity Committee for a 1-year term, seconded by Select Member Plecs. All in favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Select Member Rollins to continue on as Citizen
Approve Select Member Grady as SB Representative for Affordable Housing Trust for a 2-year term
To approve Select Member Grady as SB Representative for Affordable Housing Trust for a 2-year term
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Plecs to approve Select Member Grady as SB Representative for Affordable Housing Trust for a 2-year term, seconded by Select Member Farrag. All in favor- Aye..” (Motion: Plecs, second: Farrag)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of 6/5/2025
To approve the minutes of 6/5/2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes of 6/5/2025, seconded by Select Member Plecs. All in favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Select Board Comments- Select Member Grady addresses Chief Quigley regarding the parking
Approve the minutes of 6/17/2025
To approve the minutes of 6/17/2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes of 6/17/2025, seconded by Select Member Plecs. All in favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes of 6/17/2025, seconded by Select
Adjourn at 9:10pm
To adjourn at 9:10pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to adjourn at 9:10pm, seconded by Select Member Plecs. All in favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
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