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September 15, 2026
19 recorded votes, 2 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
Go into an executive session under exemption six to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
To go into an executive session under exemption six to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property
From the minutes
“David Farrag: Motion to go into an executive session under exemption six to consider purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real property.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 (Ellen Maher-Yes, Gregory Watts-Yes, William Ashton-Yes, Paul L. Grady, Jr-Yes, David Farrag-Yes) — PASSED.” (Motion: Farrag, second: Ashton)
DPW, Select Board Liaison, Citizen, and At
For Josh Kimball to be the police board representative
For Josh Kimball to be the police board representative
From the minutes
“Paul L. Grady, Jr.: Motion for Josh Kimball to be the police board representative.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Watts)
For Kevin Cronin to be the DPW representative on the Village Parking Task Force
For Kevin Cronin to be the DPW representative on the Village Parking Task Force
From the minutes
“Paul L. Grady, Jr.: Motion for Kevin Cronin to be the DPW representative on the Village Parking Task Force.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Watts)
For Doug McGregor for the business rep slot
For Doug McGregor for the business rep slot
From the minutes
“Paul L. Grady, Jr.: Motion for Doug McGregor for the business rep slot.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Watts)
Add Karen Dwyer as the rep for the chamber position
To add Karen Dwyer as the rep for the chamber position
From the minutes
“William Ashton: Motion to add Karen Dwyer as the rep for the chamber position.; Second: Ellen Maher; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Maher)
For David Farrag to be the select board liaison
For David Farrag to be the select board liaison
From the minutes
“Paul L. Grady, Jr.: Motion for David Farrag to be the select board liaison.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
For Emily Johnston for the position of citizen
For Emily Johnston for the position of citizen
The minutes give only the count (1-4), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“William Ashton: Motion for Emily Johnston for the position of citizen.; Second: Paul L. Grady, Jr.; Vote: 1-4-0 — FAILED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Grady)
Have Tim Davis as the citizen appointment for the task force
To have Tim Davis as the citizen appointment for the task force
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion to have Tim Davis as the citizen appointment for the task force.; Second: Ellen Maher; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Maher)
For Emily Johnston to be placed on the at-large slot
For Emily Johnston to be placed on the at-large slot
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion for Emily Johnston to be placed on the at-large slot.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Town Manager Michelle Leary reviewed Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting Warrant
Recommend Article 1, stabilization funds to special town meeting floor
To recommend Article 1, stabilization funds to special town meeting floor
From the minutes
“Ellen Maher: Motion to recommend Article 1, stabilization funds to special town meeting floor.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Maher, second: Ashton)
Ellen Maher: Motion to recommend Article 1, stabilization funds to special town meeting
Recommend Article 2
To recommend Article 2
From the minutes
“Paul L. Grady, Jr.: Motion to recommend Article 2.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
Article 2: Unpaid Bills of Previous Years
Recommend the lagoon construction of $8 million
To recommend the lagoon construction of $8 million
From the minutes
“William Ashton: Motion to recommend the lagoon construction of $8 million.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
Recommend the new water treatment plant pilot plan of $2 million
To recommend the new water treatment plant pilot plan of $2 million
From the minutes
“William Ashton: Motion to recommend the new water treatment plant pilot plan of $2 million.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
Recommend the 3A Water Main Replacement Project in the amount of $300,000
To recommend the 3A Water Main Replacement Project in the amount of $300,000
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion to recommend the 3A Water Main Replacement Project in the amount of $300,000.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Article 4: Cohasset Middle High School Feasibility Study
Recommend Article 6
To recommend Article 6
From the minutes
“William Ashton: Motion to recommend Article 6.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
Article 7: Allocation of Funds for One
Recommend Article 7
To recommend Article 7
From the minutes
“William Ashton: Motion to recommend Article 7.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
PASSED
Recommend Article 8 for the Community Preservation Committee
To recommend Article 8 for the Community Preservation Committee
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion to recommend Article 8 for the Community Preservation Committee.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Chair Farrag commented on the solemn 9/11 remembrance event, the success of the Greek
Approve the minutes for 8-25-2026
To approve the minutes for 8-25-2026
The minutes give only the count (4-0-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“William Ashton: Motion to approve the minutes for 8-25-2026.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 4-0-1 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
The Board reviewed minutes from the August 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 meetings. The
Adjourn
To adjourn
From the minutes
“Paul L. Grady, Jr.: Motion to adjourn.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
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