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March 24, 2026
22 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: Ellen Maher, Paul Grady, David Farrag
Absent: Chris Plecs
Every vote, in order
Jacob Tam presented on behalf of Safe Harbors attendance at The Community Anti-Drug
Open the Public Hearing
To open the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to open the Public Hearing, Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
EMA
Approve Steviegs Restaurant Cohasset LLC d/b/a Stevie G's -380 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Unit G, Cohasset MA Application for new M.G.L. c. 138, Section 12D to allow the trade in of M.G.L. c....
To approve Steviegs Restaurant Cohasset LLC d/b/a Stevie G's -380 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Unit G, Cohasset MA Application for new M.G.L. c. 138, Section 12D to allow the trade in of M.G.L. c. 138, section 12 On Premises Wine & Malt License to convert it to a M.G.L. c. 138, section 12 On Premises All Alcoholic Beverage License
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Steviegs Restaurant Cohasset LLC d/b/a Stevie G's -380 Chief Justice Cushing Highway, Unit G, Cohasset MA Application for new M.G.L. c. 138, Section 12D to allow the trade in of M.G.L. c. 138, section 12 On Premises Wine & Malt License to convert it to a M.G.L. c. 138, section 12 On Premises All Alcoholic Beverage License Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Steviegs Restaurant Cohasset LLC d/b/a Stevie
Close the Public Hearing
Close the Public Hearing
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady close the Public Hearing, seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye Liquor License Application-Cohasset Yacht Club 99 Howard Gleason Road, Cohasset Change of Officers-Ryan Costa spoke on their behalf, to update for the record, the new officers and directors of the nonprofit..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Liquor License Application-Cohasset Yacht Club 99 Howard Gleason Road, Cohasset
Approve, the addition of Grace Evans: Rear Commadore, Maren Bradley: Clerk and Brian Baker: Fleet Captain
To approve, the addition of Grace Evans: Rear Commadore, Maren Bradley: Clerk and Brian Baker: Fleet Captain
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve, the addition of Grace Evans: Rear Commadore, Maren Bradley: Clerk and Brian Baker: Fleet Captain, seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Cohasset Historical Society-Sea Shanty Shindig-Event Permit, One Day Liquor License & One Day Entertainment License-9/4/
Approve an Event Permit and Entertainment Permit for Cohasset Historical Society's, Sea Shanty Shindig, September 4, 2026, 4 Elm Street, with the amendment that the event ends at 8:00 pm
To approve an Event Permit and Entertainment Permit for Cohasset Historical Society's, Sea Shanty Shindig, September 4, 2026, 4 Elm Street, with the amendment that the event ends at 8:00 pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve an Event Permit and Entertainment Permit for Cohasset Historical Society's, Sea Shanty Shindig, September 4, 2026, 4 Elm Street, with the amendment that the event ends at 8:00 pm, seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Shindig, September 4, 2026, 4 Elm Street, with the amendment that the event ends at 8:00
Approve a One-Day Liquor License, Cohasset Historical Society, Sea Shanty Shindig, 9/4/2026, with the amendment that the event ends at 8:00 pm
To approve a One-Day Liquor License, Cohasset Historical Society, Sea Shanty Shindig, 9/4/2026, with the amendment that the event ends at 8:00 pm
From the minutes
“Motioned by Select Member Grady to approve a One-Day Liquor License, Cohasset Historical Society, Sea Shanty Shindig, 9/4/2026, with the amendment that the event ends at 8:00 pm, seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Cohasset High School-CHS Senior Prom 2026 Red Carpet Event Permit -5/22/2026
Approve Cohasset High Schools Red Carpet Prom Event May 22, 2026, Event Permit and Entertainment Permit
To approve Cohasset High Schools Red Carpet Prom Event May 22, 2026, Event Permit and Entertainment Permit
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Cohasset High Schools Red Carpet Prom Event May 22, 2026, Event Permit and Entertainment Permit, Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor- Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
EMA
Approve, Friends of Holly Hill Farm-Farm to Table Dinner 7/18/26-One Day Liquor License 6 to 10 pm
To approve, Friends of Holly Hill Farm-Farm to Table Dinner 7/18/26-One Day Liquor License 6 to 10 pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve, Friends of Holly Hill Farm-Farm to Table Dinner 7/18/26-One Day Liquor License 6 to 10 pm seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor- Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Friends of Holly Hill Farm-Farm Fest 9/26/26-Event Permit & One Day Liquor License
Approve, Friends of Holly Hill Farm-Farm Fest 9/26/2026-Event Permit
To approve, Friends of Holly Hill Farm-Farm Fest 9/26/2026-Event Permit
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve, Friends of Holly Hill Farm-Farm Fest 9/26/2026-Event Permit, Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor- Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Motion by Select Member Grady to approve, Friends of Holly Hill Farm-Farm Fest
Approve, Friends of Holly Hill Farm-Farm Fest 9/26/26, One Day Liquor License
To approve, Friends of Holly Hill Farm-Farm Fest 9/26/26, One Day Liquor License
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve, Friends of Holly Hill Farm-Farm Fest 9/26/26, One Day Liquor License, Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor- Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
2026 ATM Acceptance of All Warrant Articles
Approve Article 5: Unpaid Bills from Previous Years, as it stands
To Approve Article 5: Unpaid Bills from Previous Years, as it stands
From the minutes
“Select Member Grady made a Motion to Approve Article 5: Unpaid Bills from Previous Years, as it stands, Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Select Member Grady made a Motion to Approve Article 5: Unpaid Bills from Previous
Approve Article 6: Supplemental Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026
To Approve Article 6: Supplemental Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026
From the minutes
“Select Member Grady made a Motion to Approve Article 6: Supplemental Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Select Member Grady made a Motion to Approve Article 6: Supplemental Appropriation for
Approve Article 7: Stabilization and Other Special Funds
To Approve Article 7: Stabilization and Other Special Funds
From the minutes
“Select Member Grady made a Motion to Approve Article 7: Stabilization and Other Special Funds Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
EMA
Approve Article 8: Capital Improvements Budget
To approve Article 8: Capital Improvements Budget
From the minutes
“Select Member Grady made a Motion to approve Article 8: Capital Improvements Budget, Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Approve Article 9: Allocation of Funds for One Time Cost
To Approve Article 9: Allocation of Funds for One Time Cost
From the minutes
“Select Member Grady made a Motion to Approve Article 9: Allocation of Funds for One Time Cost Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Select Member Grady made a Motion to Approve Article 9: Allocation of Funds for One Time
Approve Article 10: Departmental Revolving Funds Annual Spending Limits
To Approve Article 10: Departmental Revolving Funds Annual Spending Limits
From the minutes
“Select Member Grady made a Motion to Approve Article 10: Departmental Revolving Funds Annual Spending Limits Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Select Member Grady made a Motion to Approve Article 10: Departmental Revolving Funds
Approve Article 18: Community Preservation Committee
To Approve Article 18: Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Select Member Grady made a Motion to Approve Article 18: Community Preservation Committee Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Committee gave its approval last night and it is being presented to Advisory Committee
Approve Article 21: Cohasset Public Safety Building 135 King Street
To Approve Article 21: Cohasset Public Safety Building 135 King Street.
From the minutes
“Select Member Grady gladly made a Motion to Approve Article 21: Cohasset Public Safety Building 135 King Street. Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Interim town Manager Leary highlighted Article 22: Resolution for the Town of Cohasset's
Approve Article 23: Stormwater Management Bylaw Procedural Changes pending any substantial changes by Conservation Commission
To Approve Article 23: Stormwater Management Bylaw Procedural Changes pending any substantial changes by Conservation Commission
From the minutes
“Select Member Grady made a Motion to Approve Article 23: Stormwater Management Bylaw Procedural Changes pending any substantial changes by Conservation Commission Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
EMA
Approve the meeting minutes from March 3, 2026
To approve the meeting minutes from March 3, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Select Board Member Grady to approve the meeting minutes from March 3, 2026, seconded by Select Member Farrag, all in Favor-Aye.” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
March 3, 2026, seconded by Select Member Farrag, all in Favor-Aye
Approve the meeting minutes from March 10, 2026
To approve the meeting minutes from March 10, 2026
From the minutes
“Motion was made by Select Board Member Grady to approve the meeting minutes from March 10, 2026, seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Motion was made by Select Board Member Grady to approve the meeting minutes from
Go into Executive Session pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(7) - To comply with any federal or state law requirement: The Board will review the following executive session minutes- and...
To go into Executive Session pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(7) - To comply with any federal or state law requirement: The Board will review the following executive session minutes- and determine whether the purposes for such executive sessions have resolved and whether any of the minutes may be released: "Motion to approve the executive session minutes from 1/20/2026, 2/5/2026, 2/10/2026,3/3/2026 , and release said executive session minutes, subject to Town Counsel's proposed redactions or withholding." And 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 chair so declares. The Board will discuss The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees: AFSCME Facilities Union Contract
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to go into Executive Session pursuant to G. L. c. 30A, Sec. 21(a)(7) - To comply with any federal or state law requirement: The Board will review the following executive session minutes- and determine whether the purposes for such executive sessions have resolved and whether any of the minutes may be released: "Motion to approve the executive session minutes from 1/20/2026, 2/5/2026, 2/10/2026,3/3/2026 , and release said executive session minutes, subject to Town Counsel's proposed redactions or withholding." And 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 chair so declares. The Board will discuss The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees: AFSCME Facilities Union Contract, Seconded by Select Member Farrag, all in Favor-Aye The Select Board went to Executive Session at 8:45 pm..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
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