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March 31, 2026
26 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
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Present: Ellen Maher, Chris Plecs, Paul Grady, David Farrag
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Leary and Beth Mosely- Town Accountant working with Standard and Poor's too once again
Adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel and before the Select Board in connection with the sale of the Town's April 2026 bonds
To adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel and before the Select Board in connection with the sale of the Town's April 2026 bonds
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel and before the Select Board in connection with the sale of the Town's April 2026 bonds, seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Grady to adopt the vote prepared by bond counsel and before
Approve of American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Council 93, Local 1395, Unit A: Facilities
To approve of American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Council 93, Local 1395, Unit A: Facilities
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve of American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees Council 93, Local 1395, Unit A: Facilities, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Licenses/Permits/Events
Defer the Common Victuallers License for Q and L Food Company d/b/a Black Cat Breakfast and Bakery
To Defer the Common Victuallers License for Q and L Food Company d/b/a Black Cat Breakfast and Bakery
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to Defer the Common Victuallers License for Q and L Food Company d/b/a Black Cat Breakfast and Bakery, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Grady to Defer the Common Victuallers License for Q and L
Approve and waive the fee, Cohasset Veteran Services: Healing Field May 23, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Veterans Park: Event Permit
To approve and waive the fee, Cohasset Veteran Services: Healing Field May 23, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Veterans Park: Event Permit
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve and waive the fee, Cohasset Veteran Services: Healing Field May 23, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Veterans Park: Event Permit, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Healing Field May 23, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Veterans Park: Event Permit, Seconded by
Approve, Cohasset Veteran Services: Healing Field May 23, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Veterans Park: Entertainment Permit
To approve, Cohasset Veteran Services: Healing Field May 23, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Veterans Park: Entertainment Permit
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve, Cohasset Veteran Services: Healing Field May 23, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Veterans Park: Entertainment Permit, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
23, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Veterans Park: Entertainment Permit, Seconded by Select
Approve, Cohasset Veteran Services: Cohasset Veteran Services: Memorial Day Parade 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Event and Entertainment Permit, waiving the fees
To approve, Cohasset Veteran Services: Cohasset Veteran Services: Memorial Day Parade 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Event and Entertainment Permit, waiving the fees
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve, Cohasset Veteran Services: Cohasset Veteran Services: Memorial Day Parade 12:00 pm to 2:30 pm, Event and Entertainment Permit, waiving the fees, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Grady to approve, Cohasset Veteran Services: Cohasset Veteran
Approve Stellwagen Beer Co- One Day Liquor License, Inebri Arts, Arts and Crafts on the Common, Cohasset Town Common, April 11, 2026, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
To Approve Stellwagen Beer Co- One Day Liquor License, Inebri Arts, Arts and Crafts on the Common, Cohasset Town Common, April 11, 2026, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to Approve Stellwagen Beer Co- One Day Liquor License, Inebri Arts, Arts and Crafts on the Common, Cohasset Town Common, April 11, 2026, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Inebri Arts, Arts and Crafts on the Common, Cohasset Town Common, April 11, 2026, 11:00
Approve Stellwagen Beer Co- One Day Liquor License, Inebri Arts, Arts and Crafts on the Common, Cohasset Town Common, May 9, 2026, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
To Approve Stellwagen Beer Co- One Day Liquor License, Inebri Arts, Arts and Crafts on the Common, Cohasset Town Common, May 9, 2026, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to Approve Stellwagen Beer Co- One Day Liquor License, Inebri Arts, Arts and Crafts on the Common, Cohasset Town Common, May 9, 2026, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Inebri Arts, Arts and Crafts on the Common, Cohasset Town Common, May 9, 2026, 11:00
Approve Seasonal Beer & Wine License -Split Rock Social, Inc. D/b/a Split Rock Social
To approve Seasonal Beer & Wine License -Split Rock Social, Inc. D/b/a Split Rock Social
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Seasonal Beer & Wine License -Split Rock Social, Inc. D/b/a Split Rock Social, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Seasonal Beer & Wine License -Split Rock
Approve - Common Victuallers License, Split Rock Social, Inc. D/b/a Split Rock Social
To approve - Common Victuallers License, Split Rock Social, Inc. D/b/a Split Rock Social
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve - Common Victuallers License, Split Rock Social, Inc. D/b/a Split Rock Social, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Grady to approve - Common Victuallers License, Split Rock
Approve – Entertainment License, Split Rock Social, Inc. D/b/a Split Rock Social
To approve – Entertainment License, Split Rock Social, Inc. D/b/a Split Rock Social
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve – Entertainment License, Split Rock Social, Inc. D/b/a Split Rock Social, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Approve – Sunday State Entertainment License, Split Rock Social, Inc. D/b/a Split Rock Social
To approve – Sunday State Entertainment License, Split Rock Social, Inc. D/b/a Split Rock Social
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve – Sunday State Entertainment License, Split Rock Social, Inc. D/b/a Split Rock Social, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor- Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Article 5: Unpaid Bills from Previous Years
Rescind March 24, 2026, Select Board vote
To rescind March 24, 2026, Select Board vote
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to rescind March 24, 2026, Select Board vote, Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor- Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
Article 5: Unpaid Bills from Previous Years-Revote Interim Town manager stated that one more item was added by the DPW.
Approve Article 5: Unpaid Bills from Previous Years
To approve Article 5: Unpaid Bills from Previous Years
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Article 5: Unpaid Bills from Previous Years, Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
2026 ATM Acceptance of All Warrant Articles
Defer recommendation of Article 22 until Annual Town Meeting
To defer recommendation of Article 22 until Annual Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Board Member Grady to defer recommendation of Article 22 until Annual Town Meeting, seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Citizen's Petition
Recommend Article 24: Noise Control Bylaw to Town Meeting
To recommend Article 24: Noise Control Bylaw to Town Meeting
No: Farrag, Grady, Maher, Plecs
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Board Member Grady to recommend Article 24: Noise Control Bylaw to Town Meeting, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, Roll Call, Paul Grady Nay, Chris Plecs, Nay, David Farrag Nay, Ellen Maher Nay..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
EMA
Recommend Citizens Petition Article 25: Wheelwright Park to Town Meeting
To recommend Citizens Petition Article 25: Wheelwright Park to Town Meeting
No: Farrag, Grady, Maher, Plecs
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Board Member Grady to recommend Citizens Petition Article 25: Wheelwright Park to Town Meeting, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, Roll Call, Paul Grady Nay, Chris Plecs, Nay, David Farrag Nay, Ellen Maher Nay..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
25: Wheelwright Park to Town Meeting, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, Roll Call, Paul
Recommend to the Town Meeting, Article 4: Operating Budget
To Recommend to the Town Meeting, Article 4: Operating Budget
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to Recommend to the Town Meeting, Article 4: Operating Budget, seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Advisory adjourned at 8:59 pm
Approve the Deer Hill School Gymnasium:208 Sohier Street, Cohasset as the voting location for the Annual Town Election-Saturday May 9, 2026, including the Police Detail
To Approve the Deer Hill School Gymnasium:208 Sohier Street, Cohasset as the voting location for the Annual Town Election-Saturday May 9, 2026, including the Police Detail
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Board Member Grady to Approve the Deer Hill School Gymnasium:208 Sohier Street, Cohasset as the voting location for the Annual Town Election-Saturday May 9, 2026, including the Police Detail, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Board Member Grady to Approve the Deer Hill School Gymnasium:208
Approve the Deer Hill School Gymnasium:208 Sohier Street, Cohasset as the voting location for the State Primary Election, Tuesday September 1, 2026, including Police Detail
To Approve the Deer Hill School Gymnasium:208 Sohier Street, Cohasset as the voting location for the State Primary Election, Tuesday September 1, 2026, including Police Detail
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to Approve the Deer Hill School Gymnasium:208 Sohier Street, Cohasset as the voting location for the State Primary Election, Tuesday September 1, 2026, including Police Detail, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Grady to Approve the Deer Hill School Gymnasium:208 Sohier
Approve the Deer Hill School Gymnasium:208 Sohier Street, Cohasset as the voting location for State Mid-Term Election, Tuesday November 3, 2026, including Police Detail
To Approve the Deer Hill School Gymnasium:208 Sohier Street, Cohasset as the voting location for State Mid-Term Election, Tuesday November 3, 2026, including Police Detail
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to Approve the Deer Hill School Gymnasium:208 Sohier Street, Cohasset as the voting location for State Mid-Term Election, Tuesday November 3, 2026, including Police Detail, seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
EMA
Approve and Adopt Debt Exclusion Ballot Question for Annual Town Election
To Approve and Adopt Debt Exclusion Ballot Question for Annual Town Election
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Brady to Approve and Adopt Debt Exclusion Ballot Question for Annual Town Election, seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Brady to Approve and Adopt Debt Exclusion Ballot Question for
Close, Sign & Publish the Warrant for a cohesive Town Meeting
To Close, Sign & Publish the Warrant for a cohesive Town Meeting
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to Close, Sign & Publish the Warrant for a cohesive Town Meeting, seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, no Sundays or Holidays, with an estimated completion date of
Amend the Public Safety Charge to Included Ex-Officio Members
To Amend the Public Safety Charge to Included Ex-Officio Members
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Plecs to Amend the Public Safety Charge to Included Ex-Officio Members, Seconded by Select Member Farrag, All in Favor-Aye, Select Member Grady was not present at time of vote..” (Motion: Plecs, second: Farrag)
Leary stated yes, and that the committees would work together alongside FMRB and the Town
Approve utilizing the services of FMRB
To approve utilizing the services of FMRB
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve utilizing the services of FMRB, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Grady to approve utilizing the services of FMRB, Seconded by
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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