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September 30, 2025
23 recorded votes, 22 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ellen Maher, Chris Plecs, Julie Rollins, Paul Grady, David Farrag
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Chris Plecs arrived late (8:54 p.m.)
Every vote, in order
Letter_of Support for Hull to Serve as Regional Representative to Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MPQ)
Approve Irwin Nesoff to serve as the Regional Representative to MPO
To approve Irwin Nesoff to serve as the Regional Representative to MPO
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Irwin Nesoff to serve as the Regional Representative to MPO, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
South Shore Community Center Nursery School Halloween Fair
Approve the SSCC Nursery School Halloween event on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 2-4 p.m. on the town common
To approve the SSCC Nursery School Halloween event on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 2-4 p.m. on the town common
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the SSCC Nursery School Halloween event on Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 2-4 p.m. on the town common, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Approve a one-day entertainment license for the SSCC Nursery School Halloween Fair on the town common on October 19, 2025 from 2-4 p.m
To approve a one-day entertainment license for the SSCC Nursery School Halloween Fair on the town common on October 19, 2025 from 2-4 p.m.
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve a one-day entertainment license for the SSCC Nursery School Halloween Fair on the town common on October 19, 2025 from 2-4 p.m., seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Public Hearing-Transfer of §12 Restaurant All Alcohol Annual On
Open the public hearing for Just Add Water LLC, d/b/a Captain's Hideaway
To open the public hearing for Just Add Water LLC, d/b/a Captain's Hideaway
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to open the public hearing for Just Add Water LLC, d/b/a Captain's Hideaway, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
RBLB Inc. d/b/a Lenny's Hideaway to Just Add Water, LLC d/b/a Captain's Hideaway-Chair
Approve the transfer of license for Just Add Water LLC d/b/a Captain's Hideaway
To approve the transfer of license for Just Add Water LLC d/b/a Captain's Hideaway
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the transfer of license for Just Add Water LLC d/b/a Captain's Hideaway, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Approve a common victualler's license for Just Add Water LLC d/b/a Captain's Hideaway
To approve a common victualler's license for Just Add Water LLC d/b/a Captain's Hideaway
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve a common victualler's license for Just Add Water LLC d/b/a Captain's Hideaway, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Close the public hearing for Just Add Water LLC d/b/a Captain's Hideaway
To close the public hearing for Just Add Water LLC d/b/a Captain's Hideaway
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to close the public hearing for Just Add Water LLC d/b/a Captain's Hideaway, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Common Victualler License-Thurman, LLC d/b/a Hook Pizza Company
Approve a common victualler's license for Thurman, LLC d/b/a Hook Pizza Company
To approve a common victualler's license for Thurman, LLC d/b/a Hook Pizza Company
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve a common victualler's license for Thurman, LLC d/b/a Hook Pizza Company, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Board/Committtee-Interviews/Appointments Affordable Housing Trust
Appoint Gene Pesci to the Affordable Housing Trust for a two-year term
To appoint Gene Pesci to the Affordable Housing Trust for a two-year term
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to appoint Gene Pesci to the Affordable Housing Trust for a two-year term, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Cohasset Community Television Corporation
Appoint Nicole Roth to the Cohasset Community Television Corporation for a three-year term
To appoint Nicole Roth to the Cohasset Community Television Corporation for a three-year term
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to appoint Nicole Roth to the Cohasset Community Television Corporation for a three-year term, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Cohasset Village Historic District Study Committee
Appoint Doug McGregor to the Cohasset Village Historic District Study Committee for a two-year term
To appoint Doug McGregor to the Cohasset Village Historic District Study Committee for a two-year term
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to appoint Doug McGregor to the Cohasset Village Historic District Study Committee for a two-year term, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Community Preservation Committee
Appoint Sanji Fernando to the Community Preservation Committee as the Conservation Commission Representative for a three-year term
To appoint Sanji Fernando to the Community Preservation Committee as the Conservation Commission Representative for a three-year term
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to appoint Sanji Fernando to the Community Preservation Committee as the Conservation Commission Representative for a three-year term, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
FY2027 Budget Message
Approve the FY27 Budget Message as presented
To approve the FY27 Budget Message as presented
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the FY27 Budget Message as presented, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Special Town Election-Approve Location of Election-Deer Hill School Gymnasium
Approve the location for the STE at the Deer Hill School Gymnasium
To approve the location for the STE at the Deer Hill School Gymnasium
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the location for the STE at the Deer Hill School Gymnasium, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Special Town Meeting -Warrant Review-Article #1-Creation of Revolving Fund for the Cohasset Community Market
Recommend Article #1- Creation of Revolving Fund for the Cohasset Community Market
To recommend Article #1- Creation of Revolving Fund for the Cohasset Community Market
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #1- Creation of Revolving Fund for the Cohasset Community Market, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Article #2-Unpaid Bills
Recommend Article #2-Unpaid Bills
To recommend Article #2-Unpaid Bills
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #2-Unpaid Bills, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Article #3-Stabilization Funds
Recommend Article #3 Stabilization Funds
To recommend Article #3 Stabilization Funds
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #3 Stabilization Funds, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Article #5-Joseph Osgood Elementary School Roof
Recommend Article #5 Joseph Osgood Elementary School Roof
To recommend Article #5 Joseph Osgood Elementary School Roof
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #5 Joseph Osgood Elementary School Roof, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Article #8-Amendments to Fiscal 2026 Operating Budget
Recommend Article #8 Amendments to Fiscal 2026 Operating Budget
To recommend Article #8 Amendments to Fiscal 2026 Operating Budget
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #8 Amendments to Fiscal 2026 Operating Budget, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Article #11-Accept M.G.L. C. 138, §12D to Allow On-Premises Wine & Malt Licenses to be traded in for an On-Premises All
Recommend Article #11- Accept M.G.L. C. 138, §12D to Allow On-Premises Wine & Malt Licenses to be traded in for an On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverage License
To recommend Article #11- Accept M.G.L. C. 138, §12D to Allow On-Premises Wine & Malt Licenses to be traded in for an On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverage License
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #11- Accept M.G.L. C. 138, §12D to Allow On-Premises Wine & Malt Licenses to be traded in for an On-Premises All Alcoholic Beverage License, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Grady to recommend Article #11- Accept M.G.L. C. 138, §12D to Allow On-Premises Wine
Recommend Article #12- Acceptance of M.G.L. C. 83, s. 16A-16F- Sewer Lien
To recommend Article #12- Acceptance of M.G.L. C. 83, s. 16A-16F- Sewer Lien
Chris Plecs arrived at 8:54 p.m., after this vote; only the members present at the time are shown.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #12- Acceptance of M.G.L. C. 83, s. 16A-16F- Sewer Lien, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Approval of Minutes
Approve the minutes of 9/23/2025
To approve the minutes of 9/23/2025
Yes: Farrag, Grady, Maher, RollinsAbstained: PlecsThe minutes say all were in favor and that Chris Plecs abstained; the others are shown as yes.
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes of 9/23/2025, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye. Select Member Plecs abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
Jennifer Chu-25 Virginia Lane, Nick Francona-55 Red Gate Lane, Cassandra Archambault
Go into Executive Session for Exemption #2-to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations, to conduct collective bargaining sessions or contract negotiations, with non-union...
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From the minutes
“Motion moved by Select Member Grady, seconded by Select Member Rollins. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Rollins)
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