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May 12, 2026
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: David Farrag, Ellen Maher, William Ashton, Paul Grady, Gregory Watts
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Also present: Michelle Leary (Interim Town Manager)
Nominate Select Member Farrag as Chair
To nominate Select Member Farrag as Chair
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to nominate Select Member Farrag as Chair, Seconded by Select Member Ashton. Made by: Paul Grady Second: Will Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
Chair Ellen Maher welcomed new members William Ashton and Gregory Watts to the Board and
Nominate Select Member Maher as Vice Chair
To nominate Select Member Maher as Vice Chair
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to nominate Select Member Maher as Vice Chair, Seconded by Select Member Ashton. Made by: Paul Grady Second: Will Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to nominate Select Member Maher as Vice
Nominate Select Member Ashton as Clerk
To nominate Select Member Ashton as Clerk
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to nominate Select Member Ashton as Clerk, Seconded by Select Member Maher. Made by: Paul Grady Second: Ellen Maher Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
Chase Colasurdo, President of the local police union, recognized National Police Week and
Enter executive session pursuant to Mass General Laws chapter 30A, exemption 2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel and conduct negotiations with...
To enter executive session pursuant to Mass General Laws chapter 30A, exemption 2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel and conduct negotiations with non-union personnel regarding Town Manager Leary's contract
The motion text says it was seconded by William Ashton, but the "Second:" line names Gregory Watts.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to enter executive session pursuant to Mass General Laws chapter 30A, exemption 2, to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for negotiations with non-union personnel and conduct negotiations with non-union personnel regarding Town Manager Leary's contract, Seconded by Select Member Ashton. Made by: Paul Grady Second: Greg Watts Vote: 5-0-0 (Paul L. Grady, Jr.-Yes, Ellen Maher-Yes, David Farrag-Yes, Gregory Watts- Yes, William Ashton-Yes).” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
The Board Returned from Executive Session at 7:25 pm
Appoint Ellen Maher to the Town Manager contract negotiation team
To appoint Ellen Maher to the Town Manager contract negotiation team
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to appoint Ellen Maher to the Town Manager contract negotiation team, Seconded by Select Member Ashton. Made by: Paul Grady Second: Will Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
Open Meeting Law and municipal finance and proposed a future discussion regarding moving
Amend the minutes of May 1, 2026, as stated by Select Member Maher
To amend the minutes of May 1, 2026, as stated by Select Member Maher
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to amend the minutes of May 1, 2026, as stated by Select Member Maher, Seconded by Select Member Maher. Made by: Paul Grady Second: Ellen Maher Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to amend the minutes of May 1, 2026, as stated
Approve the minutes of April 14, April 28, and May 1 as amended
To approve the minutes of April 14, April 28, and May 1 as amended
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes of April 14, April 28, and May 1 as amended, Seconded by Select Member Maher. Made by: Paul Grady Second: Ellen Maher Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Maher)
Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes of April 14, April 28, and
Adjourn the meeting
To adjourn the meeting
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to adjourn the meeting, Seconded by Select Member Ashton. Made by: Paul Grady Second: Will Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
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