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May 19, 2026
11 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
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Present: David Farrag, Ellen Maher, William Ashton, Paul Grady, Gregory Watts
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Public Comment
Enter Executive Session pursuant to Mass General Laws chapter 30A section 21 (a)(7) to review Executive Session minutes and determine whether the purposes for such Executive Sessions has resolved...
To enter Executive Session pursuant to Mass General Laws chapter 30A section 21 (a)(7) to review Executive Session minutes and determine whether the purposes for such Executive Sessions has resolved and whether the minutes may be released
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to enter Executive Session pursuant to Mass General Laws chapter 30A section 21 (a)(7) to review Executive Session minutes and determine whether the purposes for such Executive Sessions has resolved and whether the minutes may be released, Seconded by Select Member Watts. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Watts Vote: 5-0-0 (Maher-Yes, Farrag-Yes, Watts-Yes, Ashton-Yes, Grady-Yes) -PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Watts)
EMA
For the renewal of transient vendor permit for PAP Incorporated, DBA Del's Lemonade
For the renewal of transient vendor permit for PAP Incorporated, DBA Del's Lemonade
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Watts for the renewal of transient vendor permit for PAP Incorporated, DBA Del's Lemonade, Seconded by Select Member Ashton. Made by: Select Member Watts Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Motion: Motion by Select Member Watts for the renewal of transient vendor permit for
For Alkhatabih DBA, Zach's Ice Cream for a transient vendor permit
For Alkhatabih DBA, Zach's Ice Cream for a transient vendor permit
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Ashton for Alkhatabih DBA, Zach's Ice Cream for a transient vendor permit, Seconded by Select Member Watts. Made by: Select Member Ashton Second: Select Member Watts Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
Motion: Motion by Select Member Ashton for Alkhatabih DBA, Zach's Ice Cream for a
Approve Joel LaSpada for a change of manager for Atlantica Operating LLC, DBA the Old Salt House
To approve Joel LaSpada for a change of manager for Atlantica Operating LLC, DBA the Old Salt House
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Joel LaSpada for a change of manager for Atlantica Operating LLC, DBA the Old Salt House, Seconded by Select Member Ashton. Made by: Paul Grady EMA Second: Will Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
EMA
Appoint Alicia Svenson to the Cohasset Village Historic District Study Committee
To appoint Alicia Svenson to the Cohasset Village Historic District Study Committee
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to appoint Alicia Svenson to the Cohasset Village Historic District Study Committee, Seconded by Select Member Ashton. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to appoint Alicia Svenson to the Cohasset Village
Appoint Greg Watts on the AEC solar array evaluation committee as the Select Board Member
To appoint Greg Watts on the AEC solar array evaluation committee as the Select Board Member
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to appoint Greg Watts on the AEC solar array evaluation committee as the Select Board Member, Seconded by Select Member Ashton. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
The Board addressed a Citizen Member vacancy on the Public Safety Facilities Committee
Authorize the town manager to find relocation space for the town hall employees for leasable space within the town of Cohasset
To authorize the town manager to find relocation space for the town hall employees for leasable space within the town of Cohasset
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to authorize the town manager to find relocation space for the town hall employees for leasable space within the town of Cohasset, Seconded by Select Member Ashton. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to authorize the town manager to find relocation
Appoint Select Member Ashton as a Select Board Member to the MSBA
To appoint Select Member Ashton as a Select Board Member to the MSBA
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion Select Member Watts to appoint Select Member Ashton as a Select Board Member to the MSBA, Seconded by Select Member Maher. Made by: Select Member Watts Second: Select Member Maher Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Maher)
EMA
Set the FY27 goal setting meeting for June 9th at 7 p.m
To set the FY27 goal setting meeting for June 9th at 7 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to set the FY27 goal setting meeting for June 9th at 7 p.m., Seconded by Select Member Ashton. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
The Chair asked for comments from the members of the Select Board. No comments were
Approve the minutes of 5/12/2026
To approve the minutes of 5/12/2026
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes of 5/12/2026, Seconded by Select Member Ashton. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the minutes of 5/12/2026, Seconded
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion by Select Member Grady to adjourn, Seconded by Select Member Ashton. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Ashton EMA Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
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