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September 9, 2025
10 recorded votes, 1 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 litigating position with the matters listed: NEBB v
Go into Executive Session Exemption #3-To discuss strategy with respect to litigation if an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position with the matters listed: NEBB v
From the minutes
“Motion moved by Select Member Grady, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Julie Rollins-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Chris Plecs-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Public Comments-Will Ashton of 125 Doane St voiced his concern about the RTF Pilot
Make the following appointments: Cohasset Cultural Council, 3-year terms, Carol Bestick and Kathleen Donlon (full members)
Make the following appointments
From the minutes
“Motion moved by Select Member Grady, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Allin Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Kathleen Donlon-Full Member
Make the following appointment: Open Space and Recreation Committee, 3-year term, William Ashton (ConCom representative)
Make the following appointment
The minutes say all were in favor but give the count as 4-1-0 without naming who voted no or abstained, so individual votes are not shown.
From the minutes
“Motion moved by Select Member Plecs, seconded by Select Member Farrag. All in Favor-4-1-0..” (Motion: Plecs, second: Farrag)
License/Permits/Events — Norfolk County Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) Kids Ride
Approve the PMC One-day Entertainment License at the Joseph Osgood School 8:00am-2:00pm on September 28, 2025
To approve the PMC One-day Entertainment License at the Joseph Osgood School 8:00am-2:00pm on September 28, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the PMC One-day Entertainment License at the Joseph Osgood School 8:00am-2:00pm on September 28, 2025, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Allin favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
License/Permits/Events — Norfolk County Pan-Mass Challenge (PMC) Kids Ride - Motion
Approve the following RTF Fees which go into effect April 1, 2026, AND the Pilot Program. upon passage of the RTF Enterprise Fund at STM 2025
To approve the following RTF Fees which go into effect April 1, 2026, AND the Pilot Program. upon passage of the RTF Enterprise Fund at STM 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady, seconded by Select Member Plecs to approve the following RTF Fees which go into effect April 1, 2026, AND the Pilot Program. upon passage of the RTF Enterprise Fund at STM 2025. All in favor-Aye Items Current Fees | PROPOSED FEE First Household All Facilities Permit S 75.00 S$ 150.00 Subsequent Household All Facilities Permit S$ 75.00 S 75.00 First Senior Citizen Household All Facilities Permit S$ 30.00 S 60.00 Subsequent Senior Citizen Hou.” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
RTF only Permit - S 300.00
Approve the following RTF Fees, effective on or around November 1, 2025
To approve the following RTF Fees, effective on or around November 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady, seconded by Select Member Plecs to approve the following RTF Fees, effective on or around November 1, 2025. All in favor-Aye Items Current Fees PROPOSED FEE 33 gal bg S 2.00 S 4.00 16 gal bg 5 1.00 S 2.00 Selec.” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
September 9, 2025
Approve the following RTF Fees, effective October 1, 2025
To approve the following RTF Fees, effective October 1, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady, seconded by Select Member Plecs to approve the following RTF Fees, effective October 1, 2025. All in favor-Aye Items Current Fees PR.” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Review of 2023 Long Range Financial Planning Group Report-Discussion-Select Chair Maher
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Monday, November 3, 2025
Open the Special Town Meeting Warrant for Monday, November 3, 2025
From the minutes
“Motion moved by Select Member Grady, seconded by Select Member Plecs. All in favor-aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Select Board Comments-Select Member Farrag announced the CPC is open for applications for
Approve the minutes of 8/5/2025 and 8/19/25
To approve the minutes of 8/5/2025 and 8/19/25
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes of 8/5/2025 and 8/19/25, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Alll in favor-aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Approval of Minutes — Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes of 8/5/2025
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to adjourn, seconded by Select Member Plecs. All in favor-aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
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