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May 1, 2026
7 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Note on these minutes: The attendance list still names Julie Rollins, who had left the board in February 2026; the roll call does not include her, so she is not counted. The heading inside the file says April 28, 2026; the posting is for May 1, 2026.
Present: Ellen Maher, Chris Plecs, Paul Grady, David Farrag
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Paul Grady arrived late (2:05 pm)
Every vote, in order
Licenses/Permits/Events
Approve Chel Bella Boutique Fashion Show Red Carpet Event Permit, Valet Parking, Hooper's Judge, 9 Depot Court, May 15, 2026, 10:30 am to 3:00 pm
To Approve Chel Bella Boutique Fashion Show Red Carpet Event Permit, Valet Parking, Hooper's Judge, 9 Depot Court, May 15, 2026, 10:30 am to 3:00 pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to Approve Chel Bella Boutique Fashion Show Red Carpet Event Permit, Valet Parking, Hooper's Judge, 9 Depot Court, May 15, 2026, 10:30 am to 3:00 pm, Seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote, Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Grady to Approve Chel Bella Boutique Fashion Show Red Carpet
Approve Farmers Market Event and Entertainment Permits, 6/4/2026, 6/11/2026, 6/25/2026, 7/2/2026, 7/9/2026, 7/16/2026, 7/23/2026, 7/30/2026, 8/6/2026, 8/13/2026, 8/20/2026, 8/27/2026, 9/3/2026,...
To Approve Farmers Market Event and Entertainment Permits, 6/4/2026, 6/11/2026, 6/25/2026, 7/2/2026, 7/9/2026, 7/16/2026, 7/23/2026, 7/30/2026, 8/6/2026, 8/13/2026, 8/20/2026, 8/27/2026, 9/3/2026, 9/10/2026, 9/17/2026, 9/24/2026, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Cohasset Town Common
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to Approve Farmers Market Event and Entertainment Permits, 6/4/2026, 6/11/2026, 6/25/2026, 7/2/2026, 7/9/2026, 7/16/2026, 7/23/2026, 7/30/2026, 8/6/2026, 8/13/2026, 8/20/2026, 8/27/2026, 9/3/2026, 9/10/2026, 9/17/2026, 9/24/2026, 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Cohasset Town Common, Seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote, Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Motion by Select Member Grady to Approve Farmers Market Event and Entertainment
Approve, South Shore Arts Festival Pony Rides on the Common, June 20, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
To Approve, South Shore Arts Festival Pony Rides on the Common, June 20, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
From the minutes
“Motion by Select member Grady to Approve, South Shore Arts Festival Pony Rides on the Common, June 20, 2026, 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm, Seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote, Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
EMA
Approve the Cohasset Open Space and Recreation Plan-2026 to 2036
To Approve the Cohasset Open Space and Recreation Plan-2026 to 2036
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to Approve the Cohasset Open Space and Recreation Plan-2026 to 2036, Seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote, Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Discussion and Recommendation of Warrant Articles
Recommend Article 22, Resolution for The Town of Cohasset's Municipal Services to Reach 50 % Net Zero Green House Gas Emissions by 2030 and 100 % by 2050
To recommend Article 22, Resolution for The Town of Cohasset's Municipal Services to Reach 50 % Net Zero Green House Gas Emissions by 2030 and 100 % by 2050
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to recommend Article 22, Resolution for The Town of Cohasset's Municipal Services to Reach 50 % Net Zero Green House Gas Emissions by 2030 and 100 % by 2050, Seconded by Select Member Plecs, Roll Call Vote, Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
Manager Leary's appointment. Mr. Mercier stated that the next steps would be a background
Request MRI perform a CORI background check on Town Manager Appointee Michelle Leary
To request MRI perform a CORI background check on Town Manager Appointee Michelle Leary,
From the minutes
“Select member Grady made a motion to request MRI perform a CORI background check on Town Manager Appointee Michelle Leary, , Seconded by Select Member Plecs, Roll Call Vote, Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
EMA
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to adjourn, seconded by Seconded by Select Member Plecs, Roll Call Vote, Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
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