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June 16, 2026
17 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
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Present: David Farrag, Ellen Maher, William Ashton, Paul Grady, Gregory Watts
Absent: None
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Head into executive session pursuant to Mass General Laws Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(7) to comply with any federal or state law requirement to review executive session minutes, pursuant to Section...
To head into executive session pursuant to Mass General Laws Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(7) to comply with any federal or state law requirement to review executive session minutes, pursuant to Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions and preparations for negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager Leary's contract); and pursuant to Section 21(a)(7) to discuss counsel's opinion on Wheelwright Park cell tower (Suffolk Construction vs. DCAM) and whether to release said opinion.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to head into executive session pursuant to Mass General Laws Chapter 30A Section 21(a)(7) to comply with any federal or state law requirement to review executive session minutes, pursuant to Section 21(a)(2) to conduct strategy sessions and preparations for negotiations with non-union personnel (Town Manager Leary's contract); and pursuant to Section 21(a)(7) to discuss counsel's opinion on Wheelwright Park cell tower (Suffolk Construction vs. DCAM) and whether to release said opinion. Made by: Select member Grady Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0, Paul Grady-Yes, Ellen Maher-Yes, David Farrag-Yes, Greg Watts-Yes, Will Ashton- Yes. — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
We release the town counsel opinion dated June 1st, 2026, regarding Wheelwright Park
That we release the town counsel opinion dated June 1st, 2026, regarding Wheelwright Park.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion that we release the town counsel opinion dated June 1st, 2026, regarding Wheelwright Park. Made by: Chair Farrag Second: Select Member Grady Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Farrag, second: Grady)
Subject to and without waiving or breaching any current contracts or contractual rights, the Cohasset Select Board hereby directs the Town Manager to study, examine, and/or investigate any...
That subject to and without waiving or breaching any current contracts or contractual rights, the Cohasset Select Board hereby directs the Town Manager to study, examine, and/or investigate any alternative public safety cell tower locations on land owned by the Town of Cohasset in order to facilitate correcting the lack of coverage in the area of town previously identified from the town's prior RFP on the matter.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion that subject to and without waiving or breaching any current contracts or contractual rights, the Cohasset Select Board hereby directs the Town Manager to study, examine, and/or investigate any alternative public safety cell tower locations on land owned by the Town of Cohasset in order to facilitate correcting the lack of coverage in the area of town previously identified from the town's prior RFP on the matter. Made by: Chair Farrag Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Farrag, second: Ashton)
Proceed
To proceed.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to proceed. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Watts Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Watts)
Issue an event permit for the Cohasset Maritime Institute Minot's Light Roundabout Race on September 12th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m
To issue an event permit for the Cohasset Maritime Institute Minot's Light Roundabout Race on September 12th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to issue an event permit for the Cohasset Maritime Institute Minot's Light Roundabout Race on September 12th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Made by: Select Member Ashton Second: Select Member Watts Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
Issue an entertainment permit for Cohasset Maritime Institute Minot's Light Roundabout Race September 12th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m
To issue an entertainment permit for Cohasset Maritime Institute Minot's Light Roundabout Race September 12th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to issue an entertainment permit for Cohasset Maritime Institute Minot's Light Roundabout Race September 12th, 2026, 10:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. Made by: Select Member Watts Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Amend the event permit for Cohasset Maritime Institute Minot's Light Roundabout Race to include the rain date of the following day at the same time
To amend the event permit for Cohasset Maritime Institute Minot's Light Roundabout Race to include the rain date of the following day at the same time.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to amend the event permit for Cohasset Maritime Institute Minot's Light Roundabout Race to include the rain date of the following day at the same time. Made by: Select Member Ashton Second: Select Member Watts Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
Amend the Cohasset Maritime Institute Minot's Light Roundabout Race to include the rain date of the following day after 9/12 meaning 9/13/2026 same time
To amend the Cohasset Maritime Institute Minot's Light Roundabout Race to include the rain date of the following day after 9/12 meaning 9/13/2026 same time.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to amend the Cohasset Maritime Institute Minot's Light Roundabout Race to include the rain date of the following day after 9/12 meaning 9/13/2026 same time. Made by: Select Member Watts Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Approve an event permit and parking passes for the Cape Cod Bay Challenge on August 15th from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m
To approve an event permit and parking passes for the Cape Cod Bay Challenge on August 15th from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to approve an event permit and parking passes for the Cape Cod Bay Challenge on August 15th from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Made by: Select Member Ashton Second: Select Member Watts Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
Approve Nona's Ice Cream renewal of transient vendor license
To approve Nona's Ice Cream renewal of transient vendor license.
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to approve Nona's Ice Cream renewal of transient vendor license. Made by: Select Member Watts Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 4-0-1 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Issue an event permit for Safe Harbor OD Awareness Vigil 8/31/2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and waive the permit fee and license fee
To issue an event permit for Safe Harbor OD Awareness Vigil 8/31/2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and waive the permit fee and license fee.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to issue an event permit for Safe Harbor OD Awareness Vigil 8/31/2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and waive the permit fee and license fee. Made by: Chair Farrag Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Farrag, second: Ashton)
Issue an entertainment license, and waive the permit and licensing fee for Safe Harbor OD Awareness Vigil from 8/31/2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m
To issue an entertainment license, and waive the permit and licensing fee for Safe Harbor OD Awareness Vigil from 8/31/2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to issue an entertainment license, and waive the permit and licensing fee for Safe Harbor OD Awareness Vigil from 8/31/2026 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Made by: Chair Farrag Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Farrag, second: Ashton)
Accept the Town Manager contract
To accept the Town Manager contract.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to accept the Town Manager contract. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Watts Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Watts)
Expand the Public Safety Facilities Committee to nine members
To expand the Public Safety Facilities Committee to nine members.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to expand the Public Safety Facilities Committee to nine members. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Watts Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Watts)
Appoint Mr. Fitzpatrick to the Public Safety Facilities Committee
To appoint Mr. Fitzpatrick to the Public Safety Facilities Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint Mr. Fitzpatrick to the Public Safety Facilities Committee. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
For Mr. Duffy for the Public Safety Facilities Committee
For Mr. Duffy for the Public Safety Facilities Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion for Mr. Duffy for the Public Safety Facilities Committee. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select member Watts Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady)
Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to adjourn. Made by: Select Member Ashton Second: Select Member Grady Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Grady)
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