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July 14, 2026
15 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
Committee Members Murphy and Kennedy asked questions regarding the risks of emptying the
Approve the FY2026 Year End Budget Transfers as presented
To Approve the FY2026 Year End Budget Transfers as presented
From the minutes
“Motion by Select Member Grady to Approve the FY2026 Year End Budget Transfers as presented, Seconded by Select Member Ashton, All in Favor-Aye..” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
The Select Board considered moving the Post
Move up the PEB annual report on the agenda
To move up the PEB annual report on the agenda.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to move up the PEB annual report on the agenda. Made by: Select Member Maher Second: Select Member Grady Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Maher, second: Grady)
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Approve to the Conservation Commission Sanjeeva Fernando for renewal as a full member for three years, Kathleen Berigan as a renewal for a full member for three years, Lori Ferreira as an...
To approve to the Conservation Commission Sanjeeva Fernando for renewal as a full member for three years, Kathleen Berigan as a renewal for a full member for three years, Lori Ferreira as an appointment as a full member for the unexpired two- year term replacing Will Ashton, Amy MacKinnon as an appointment for a full member for a three-year term, and Carol Bestick as an appointment as an associate member with a one- year term.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to approve to the Conservation Commission Sanjeeva Fernando for renewal as a full member for three years, Kathleen Berigan as a renewal for a full member for three years, Lori Ferreira as an appointment as a full member for the unexpired two- year term replacing Will Ashton, Amy MacKinnon as an appointment for a full member for a three-year term, and Carol Bestick as an appointment as an associate member with a one- year term. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Watts Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Watts)
Approve Deborah Cook, Barbara Russell, Thomas Daly, and Martha Gangemi for three-year terms on the Alternative Energy Committee
To approve Deborah Cook, Barbara Russell, Thomas Daly, and Martha Gangemi for three-year terms on the Alternative Energy Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to approve Deborah Cook, Barbara Russell, Thomas Daly, and Martha Gangemi for three-year terms on the Alternative Energy Committee. Made by: Select Member Watts Second: Select Member Grady Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Grady)
Approve renewal of Annette Sawchuk and Glenn Pratt as full members for one year for the Fence Viewers
To approve renewal of Annette Sawchuk and Glenn Pratt as full members for one year for the Fence Viewers.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to approve renewal of Annette Sawchuk and Glenn Pratt as full members for one year for the Fence Viewers. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
Reappoint Carol Bestick as the Historical Committee Representative for three years on the Community Preservation Committee, Barbara O'Pray as the Housing Authority Representative for a three-year...
To reappoint Carol Bestick as the Historical Committee Representative for three years on the Community Preservation Committee, Barbara O'Pray as the Housing Authority Representative for a three-year term, and Martha Gangemi as the citizen at large with a three-year term.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to reappoint Carol Bestick as the Historical Committee Representative for three years on the Community Preservation Committee, Barbara O'Pray as the Housing Authority Representative for a three-year term, and Martha Gangemi as the citizen at large with a three-year term. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Watts Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Watts)
Appoint Carl Sestito for one year to fill the unexpired term for the South Shore Recycling Cooperative
To appoint Carl Sestito for one year to fill the unexpired term for the South Shore Recycling Cooperative.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to appoint Carl Sestito for one year to fill the unexpired term for the South Shore Recycling Cooperative. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Watts EMA Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Watts)
Nominate Derek Goodwin for renewal as the Recreation Committee representative for a three-year term for the Harbor Committee
To nominate Derek Goodwin for renewal as the Recreation Committee representative for a three-year term for the Harbor Committee.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to nominate Derek Goodwin for renewal as the Recreation Committee representative for a three-year term for the Harbor Committee. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Watts Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Watts)
Nominate as election workers for a one-year appointment the following people: Abigail Alves, Paula Antico, Michelle Appleby, Julia Canney, Jackie Collari, Jody Doyle, Corey Evans, Cathy Forrest,...
To nominate as election workers for a one-year appointment the following people: Abigail Alves, Paula Antico, Michelle Appleby, Julia Canney, Jackie Collari, Jody Doyle, Corey Evans, Cathy Forrest, Richard Harries, Katherine Holden, Kathleen Krumsiek, Paula McDonald, DeAnna McFetridge, Cindy Matheison, Sheila Buchanan- Marchetti, Rebekah Maddy, Agnes McCann, Ruth Nedrow, Jennifer Richter, and Susan Ryan.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to nominate as election workers for a one-year appointment the following people: Abigail Alves, Paula Antico, Michelle Appleby, Julia Canney, Jackie Collari, Jody Doyle, Corey Evans, Cathy Forrest, Richard Harries, Katherine Holden, Kathleen Krumsiek, Paula McDonald, DeAnna McFetridge, Cindy Matheison, Sheila Buchanan- Marchetti, Rebekah Maddy, Agnes McCann, Ruth Nedrow, Jennifer Richter, and Susan Ryan. Made by: Select Member Grady Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
Marchetti, Rebekah Maddy, Agnes McCann, Ruth Nedrow, Jennifer Richter, and Susan
Extend the liquor license for Split Rock Social request to change their opening hours to 10 a.m. for one day on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for a special event
To extend the liquor license for Split Rock Social request to change their opening hours to 10 a.m. for one day on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for a special event.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to extend the liquor license for Split Rock Social request to change their opening hours to 10 a.m. for one day on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for a special event. Made by: Select Member Watts Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Motion: Motion to extend the liquor license for Split Rock Social request to change their
For the South Shore Hellenic Church Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church Greek Festival, Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for a one-day liquor license
That for the South Shore Hellenic Church Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church Greek Festival, Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for a one-day liquor license.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion that for the South Shore Hellenic Church Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church Greek Festival, Saturday, September 12, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. for a one-day liquor license. Made by: Select Member Watts Second: Select Member Ashton EMA Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
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Issue a one-day liquor license to the South Shore Hellenic Church Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church Greek Festival for Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m
To issue a one-day liquor license to the South Shore Hellenic Church Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church Greek Festival for Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to issue a one-day liquor license to the South Shore Hellenic Church Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church Greek Festival for Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Made by: Select Member Watts Second: Select Member Ashton Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church Greek Festival for Sunday, September 13, 2026, from
Accept the minutes as amended by Select Member Maher for June 16, 2026
To accept the minutes as amended by Select Member Maher for June 16, 2026.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to accept the minutes as amended by Select Member Maher for June 16, 2026. Made by: Select Member Ashton Second: Select Member Maher Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Maher)
Approve the minutes of June 30, 2026, with the amendments made by Select Member Maher
To approve the minutes of June 30, 2026, with the amendments made by Select Member Maher.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to approve the minutes of June 30, 2026, with the amendments made by Select Member Maher. Made by: Select Member Ashton EMA Second: Select Member Watts Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
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Adjourn
To adjourn.
From the minutes
“Motion: Motion to adjourn. Made by: Select Member Ashton Second: Select Member Maher Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Maher)
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