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September 22, 2026
16 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
Department of Revenue, Division of Local Services. Ms. Bohinc discussed her background
Appoint Marcia Bohinc as a financial consultant
To appoint Marcia Bohinc as a financial consultant
From the minutes
“Paul L. Grady, Jr.: Motion to appoint Marcia Bohinc as a financial consultant.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
Boards & Committee Update
Approve the updated draft charge dated 9-21-26 as received by everybody
To approve the updated draft charge dated 9-21-26 as received by everybody
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion to approve the updated draft charge dated 9-21-26 as received by everybody.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Gregory Watts: Motion to approve the updated draft charge dated 9-21-26 as received by
Appoint Joshua Kimball as a police department representative ex-officio
To appoint Joshua Kimball as a police department representative ex-officio
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion to appoint Joshua Kimball as a police department representative ex-officio.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Appoint Karen Dwyer and Andrew Post as business owner or business representative for two ex-officio slots
To appoint Karen Dwyer and Andrew Post as business owner or business representative for two ex-officio slots
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion to appoint Karen Dwyer and Andrew Post as business owner or business representative for two ex-officio slots.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Appoint Sean Cunning as the Chamber of Commerce representative
To appoint Sean Cunning as the Chamber of Commerce representative
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion to appoint Sean Cunning as the Chamber of Commerce representative.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Appoint Kevin Cronin as the Department of Public Works representative ex-officio
To appoint Kevin Cronin as the Department of Public Works representative ex-officio
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion to appoint Kevin Cronin as the Department of Public Works representative ex-officio.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Appoint Emily Johnston and Doug McGregor as the members at large
To appoint Emily Johnston and Doug McGregor as the members at large
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion to appoint Emily Johnston and Doug McGregor as the members at large.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Gregory Watts: Motion to appoint Emily Johnston and Doug McGregor as the members at
Approve the new telephone system in the amount of $232,051 for Capital Improvement Projects under Article 3
To approve the new telephone system in the amount of $232,051 for Capital Improvement Projects under Article 3
From the minutes
“William Ashton: Motion to approve the new telephone system in the amount of $232,051 for Capital Improvement Projects under Article 3.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
Recommend Article 4 to town meeting for the Cohasset Middle High School feasibility study
To recommend Article 4 to town meeting for the Cohasset Middle High School feasibility study
The minutes give only the count (4-1), not how each member voted.
From the minutes
“William Ashton: Motion to recommend Article 4 to town meeting for the Cohasset Middle High School feasibility study.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 4-1-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
Recommend the amendments to Article 2.1 definition section for Article 9
To recommend the amendments to Article 2.1 definition section for Article 9
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion to recommend the amendments to Article 2.1 definition section for Article 9.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Ashton)
Recommend Article 10 amendments to Article 3.1, Division into Districts
To recommend Article 10 amendments to Article 3.1, Division into Districts
From the minutes
“William Ashton: Motion to recommend Article 10 amendments to Article 3.1, Division into Districts.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
Advisory Committee voted 8-0 and the Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend the
Recommend Article 11 amendments to Article 5.3 for the table of dimensional regulations
To recommend Article 11 amendments to Article 5.3 for the table of dimensional regulations
From the minutes
“William Ashton: Motion to recommend Article 11 amendments to Article 5.3 for the table of dimensional regulations.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
Not recommend Article 14 Citizens Petition Surveillance Technology Oversight Bylaw
To not recommend Article 14 Citizens Petition Surveillance Technology Oversight Bylaw
Yes: Farrag, Grady, Maher, WattsNo: Ashton
From the minutes
“Gregory Watts: Motion to not recommend Article 14 Citizens Petition Surveillance Technology Oversight Bylaw.; Second: Paul L. Grady, Jr.; Vote: 4-1-0 (William Ashton-No, Gregory Watts-Yes, Ellen Maher-Yes, Paul L. Grady, Jr.-Yes, David Farrag-Yes) — PASSED.” (Motion: Watts, second: Grady)
Close, sign and publish the warrant
To close, sign and publish the warrant
From the minutes
“William Ashton: Motion to close, sign and publish the warrant.; Second: Gregory Watts; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Ashton, second: Watts)
September 29 and the South Shore Vo-Tech groundbreaking in Hanover. He also praised the
Approve the minutes for 9-10-2026 for the workshops subject to the change highlighted
To approve the minutes for 9-10-2026 for the workshops subject to the change highlighted
From the minutes
“Paul L. Grady, Jr.: Motion to approve the minutes for 9-10-2026 for the workshops subject to the change highlighted.; Second: William Ashton; Vote: 5-0-0 — PASSED.” (Motion: Grady, second: Ashton)
Paul L. Grady, Jr.: Motion to approve the minutes for 9-10-2026 for the workshops subject
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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