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August 11, 2026
7 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF) · Agenda
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Present: David Farrag, Ellen Maher, William Ashton, Paul Grady, Gregory Watts
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
91 Sohier Street, Willcutt Commons, Cohasset
Appoint Kimberlee Alemian to the Cultural Council
To appoint Kimberlee Alemian to the Cultural Council
From the minutes
“P. Jr.: Motion to appoint Kimberlee Alemian to the Cultural Council.; Second: W. Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
Appoint David Bigley to the Cohasset Community Television Corporation for Cohasset
To appoint David Bigley to the Cohasset Community Television Corporation for Cohasset
From the minutes
“P. Jr.: Motion to appoint David Bigley to the Cohasset Community Television Corporation for Cohasset.; Second: W. Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
Town Manager Michelle Leary requested the board open the Special Town Meeting warrant for
Open the special town meeting warrant
To open the special town meeting warrant
From the minutes
“W. Ashton: Motion to open the special town meeting warrant.; Second: G. Watts; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
Approve the credit card policy as presented to the board
To approve the credit card policy as presented to the board
From the minutes
“P. Jr.: Motion to approve the credit card policy as presented to the board.; Second: W. Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
Vice Chair Maher suggested defining "village residential" area to clarify who
The Cohasset Select Board has a Cohasset Harbor Forum limited to dealing with the liabilities, have town counsel present, and discuss the land underwater regarding the moorings with a brief...
That the Cohasset Select Board has a Cohasset Harbor Forum limited to dealing with the liabilities, have town counsel present, and discuss the land underwater regarding the moorings with a brief history of Cohasset Harbor included
Yes: Farrag, Grady, Maher, WattsAbstained: Ashton
From the minutes
“P. Jr.: Motion that the Cohasset Select Board has a Cohasset Harbor Forum limited to dealing with the liabilities, have town counsel present, and discuss the land underwater regarding the moorings with a brief history of Cohasset Harbor included.; Second: G. Watts; Vote: 4-0-0 (David Farrag-Yes, Ellen Maher-Yes, Gregory Watts-Yes, Paul L. Grady, Jr.-Yes, William Ashton-Abstain) — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Watts)
Town Manager Leary provided an update on the insurance claim and improvements at the
Approve the minutes on August the 4th, 2026
To approve the minutes on August the 4th, 2026
From the minutes
“P. Jr.: Motion to approve the minutes on August the 4th, 2026.; Second: W. Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“P. Jr.: Motion to adjourn.; Second: W. Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
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