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Cohasset Select Board · 2025–2026 Board · Regular meeting

October 28, 2025

12 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda

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Attendance

Present: Ellen Maher, Chris Plecs, Julie Rollins, Paul Grady, David Farrag

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Executive Session

Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1)-The Select Board will discuss, deliberate and take appropriate action with respect to "complaints or charges against a public officer, employee, staff member or...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

Pursuant to G.L. c. 30A, §21(a)(1)-The Select Board will discuss, deliberate and take appropriate action with respect to "complaints or charges against a public officer, employee, staff member or...

The minutes record this motion without restating its wording; the title is taken from the text just before it.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)

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

One Day Liquor License-CSCR Open House-11/8/2025

Approve a one-day liquor license for CSCR Open House on 11/8/2025 from 5-8 p.m

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a one-day liquor license for CSCR Open House on 11/8/2025 from 5-8 p.m.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve a one-day liquor license for CSCR Open House on 11/8/2025 from 5-8 p.m., seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)

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

South Shore Community Center-Santa by Boat Event

Approve the Santa by Boat event on November 29, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Santa by Boat event on November 29, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the Santa by Boat event on November 29, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)

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

Chamber of Commerce-Holiday Stroll

Approve the Santa by Boat event on November 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the Santa by Boat event on November 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the Santa by Boat event on November 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)

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

Approve the entertainment license for the Santa by Boat event on November 29, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the entertainment license for the Santa by Boat event on November 29, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the entertainment license for the Santa by Boat event on November 29, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)

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

Waive the administrative fees for the Santa by Boat event

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To waive the administrative fees for the Santa by Boat event

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to waive the administrative fees for the Santa by Boat event, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)

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

One Day Liquor License-Cohasset Youth Lacrosse-Untold Brewery

Approve a one-day Beer & Wine license for Untold Brewery on November 15, 2025 from 1-4 p.m

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve a one-day Beer & Wine license for Untold Brewery on November 15, 2025 from 1-4 p.m.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve a one-day Beer & Wine license for Untold Brewery on November 15, 2025 from 1-4 p.m., seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)

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

Special Town Meeting-Discussion of Article 11-Lease of School Property for Siting of a Solar Power Electric Generation F

Recommend Article #11

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To recommend Article #11

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article #11, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)

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

Article #12-Citizens Petition-Tuition Free Full Day Kindergarten

Recommend Article 12-Citizens Petition-Tuition Free Full Day Kindergarten to STM

Minutes, page 3

ApproveFailed · 0–5

To recommend Article 12-Citizens Petition-Tuition Free Full Day Kindergarten to STM

No: Farrag, Grady, Maher, Plecs, RollinsThe minutes record "All Nay": every member present voted no.

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article 12-Citizens Petition-Tuition Free Full Day Kindergarten to STM, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All Nay..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)

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

Discussion-Annual Fireworks

Approve the payment of $25,000 deposit for the town fireworks with the understanding the committee will reimburse the town

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the payment of $25,000 deposit for the town fireworks with the understanding the committee will reimburse the town

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the payment of $25,000 deposit for the town fireworks with the understanding the committee will reimburse the town, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)

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

Minutes-10/7/2025

Approve the minutes of 10/7/2025

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the minutes of 10/7/2025

Yes: Farrag, Grady, Maher, RollinsAbstained: Plecs

From the minutes

“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes of 10/7/2025, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Julie Rollins-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye. Chris Plecs abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)

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

Discussion-Holiday Lights-Ms. Leary advised the Board since the facilities department is

Adjourn

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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)

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

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