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At the start of 26 of 31 Select Board meetings in 2024–2025 Board.
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April 8, 2025: Approve the expansion of operating hours at the Cohasset Yacht club to include Monday and Tuesday 5-10pm
To approve the expansion of operating hours at the Cohasset Yacht club to include Monday and Tuesday 5-10pm
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Farrag, Grady, MaherAbstained: Creighton, Plecs
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve the expansion of operating hours at the Cohasset Yacht club to include Monday and Tuesday 5-10pm, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye. Select Members Plecs and Creighton abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
April 8, 2025: Approve Charles O'Connor as manager for Cohasset Yacht Club
To approve Charles O'Connor as manager for Cohasset Yacht Club
Voted: Abstained
Yes: Farrag, Grady, MaherAbstained: Creighton, Plecs
“Motion by Select Member Grady to approve Charles O'Connor as manager for Cohasset Yacht Club, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye. Select Members Plecs and Creighton abstained from the vote..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
February 11, 2025: Advise the town manager the intent is to renew his contract
To advise the town manager the intent is to renew his contract
Voted: No
Yes: Grady, Maher, PlecsNo: Creighton, FarragVoted after discussion: "Chair Maher asked for a roll call vote on the motion made by Select Member Grady. Roll Call Vote; Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jack Creighton-Nay, David Farrag-Nay."
“Motion by Select Member Grady to advise the town manager the intent is to renew his contract, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Chair Maher reminded the board that the discussion must be related to performance only and anything else related to character, reputation is not appropriate for a public meeting. Select Member Creighton stated he doesn't think it is appropriate to renew Mr. Senior's contract since there have been issues but the real issue is term limits. There have been outbursts. When people are here for a long time, they get entrenched and do not serve the town. It is time for new blood and there are a lot of town managers out there. He also has a concern that the town manager is seeking employment elsewhere. Select Member Farrag stated he was torn about the issue. He dealt with the town manager while he was on other boards, and it was fine. Since coming on the Board in June the first issue was the hiring of the Director of the Senior Center and everyone knows what happened and then the assistant director left for another town. The town manager was a finalist in Hopkinton. There was a meeting here in October where there was an issue with the seniors and things like that. So, in being on the Board for months now it isn't in the best interests of the town to renew. Chair Maher asked for a roll call vote on the.” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
October 15, 2024: Approve the application for a Common Victualler and Restaurant Annual All Alcohol License for Phoenix Bistro
To approve the application for a Common Victualler and Restaurant Annual All Alcohol License for Phoenix Bistro
Voted: Yes
Yes: Creighton, Farrag, MaherNo: Grady, Plecs
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to approve the application for a Common Victualler and Restaurant Annual All Alcohol License for Phoenix Bistro, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Chris Plecs-Nay, Paul Grady-Nay, Jack Creighton-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye. Motion passed..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Farrag)
October 15, 2024: Amend Page 4 of the Select Board Handbook and Protocols as presented
To amend Page 4 of the Select Board Handbook and Protocols as presented
Voted: No
Yes: Grady, Maher, PlecsNo: Creighton, Farrag
“Motion by Select Member Grady to amend Page 4 of the Select Board Handbook and Protocols as presented, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; Chris Plecs-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, Jack Creighton-Nay, David Farrag-Nay, Ellen Maher-Aye. Motion passed 3-2..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
September 24, 2024: Refer PB7-Amendment to Article 5.3 Implementation of Floor Area Ratio in Residential Districts to the Planning Board for a public hearing
To refer PB7-Amendment to Article 5.3 Implementation of Floor Area Ratio in Residential Districts to the Planning Board for a public hearing
Yes: Farrag, Grady, MaherNo: Plecs
“Motion by Select Member Grady to refer PB7-Amendment to Article 5.3 Implementation of Floor Area Ratio in Residential Districts to the Planning Board for a public hearing, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; David Farrag-Aye, Paul Grady-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Chris Plecs-Nay..” (Motion: Grady, second: Farrag)
September 17, 2024: Adopt the Select Board Handbook & Protocols subject to potential changes to Page 4 paragraph 3
To adopt the Select Board Handbook & Protocols subject to potential changes to Page 4 paragraph 3
Voted: No
Yes: Farrag, Grady, Maher, PlecsNo: Creighton
“Motion by Select Member Grady to adopt the Select Board Handbook & Protocols subject to potential changes to Page 4 paragraph 3, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; Paul Grady-Aye, Chris Plecs-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Ellen Maher-Aye, Jack Creighton-Nay..” (Motion: Grady, second: Plecs)
September 4, 2024: Request that public comments are aggregated into a single file for a Select Board Review
To request that public comments are aggregated into a single file for a Select Board Review
Voted: Yes
Yes: Creighton, Farrag, MaherNo: Grady, PlecsThe minutes say the motion failed, but the vote they record has 3 yes and 2 no.
“Motion by Select Member Creighton to request that public comments are aggregated into a single file for a Select Board Review, seconded by Select Member Farrag. Roll Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Chris Plecs-Nay, Paul Grady-Nay, Ellen Maher-Aye. Motion failed 3-2..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Farrag)
September 4, 2024: Create a working group to review the Town Manager Act
To create a working group to review the Town Manager Act
Voted: Yes
Yes: Creighton, FarragNo: Grady, Maher, Plecs
“Motion by Select Member Farrag to create a working group to review the Town Manager Act, seconded by Select Member Creighton. Rofl Call Vote; Jack Creighton-Aye, David Farrag-Aye, Chris Plecs-No, Paul Grady-No, Ellen Maher-No. Motion failed 3-2..” (Motion: Farrag, second: Creighton)
August 6, 2024: Sabrina Noering, Reis L. Alfond, & Town
Sabrina Noering, Reis L. Alfond, & Town
Voted: Yes
The minutes record this motion without restating its wording; the title is taken from the text just before it.
“Motion moved by Select Member Creighton, seconded by Select Member Plecs. Roll Call Vote; All aye..” (Motion: Creighton, second: Plecs)
From the Cohasset Select Board’s official minutes, posted in the town’s Agenda Center. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials.
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