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June 8, 2021
7 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Present: Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, Ronald J. Mikol
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Enter Executive Session for the purposes of pending litigation (judicial appeal of ZBA decision Regarding 253 & 257 Pleasant St.) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, and with the...
Ronald J. Mikol made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of pending litigation (judicial appeal of ZBA decision Regarding 253 & 257 Pleasant St.) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, and with the intention to return to ordinary session after. The motion was seconded by Kieran D. Meehan. The motion was adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, and Ronald J. Mikol The Board entered into Executive Session at 6:05 pm and returned at 6:30 pm COVID-19 Update Mr. Palaia r
The minutes list the members voting for the motion (“adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, and Ronald J. Mikol The Board entered into Executive Session at 6:05 pm and returned at 6:30 pm COVID-19 Update Mr. Palaia r”).
From the minutes
“Ronald J. Mikol made a motion to enter Executive Session for the purposes of pending litigation (judicial appeal of ZBA decision Regarding 253 & 257 Pleasant St.) in accordance with MGL Chapter 30A, §21(a)3, and with the intention to return to ordinary session after. The motion was seconded by Kieran D. Meehan. The motion was adopted by majority vote by Leah D. Basbanes, Kieran D. Meehan, and Ronald J. Mikol The Board entered into Executive Session at 6:05 pm and returned at 6:30 pm COVID-19 Update Mr. Palaia r.” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the list of Annual Fire Appointments as enumerated and dated June 3rd, 2021, and to dispense with reading of the list
A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to approve the list of Annual Fire Appointments as enumerated and dated June 3rd, 2021, and to dispense with reading of the list. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed without objection.
The minutes say the motion passed “without objection,” with no count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to approve the list of Annual Fire Appointments as enumerated and dated June 3rd, 2021, and to dispense with reading of the list. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed without objection..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Mikol)
Extend the contract another year and to designate Shawn Murray as Fire Chief
A motion to extend the contract another year and to designate Shawn Murray as Fire Chief was made by Mr. Meehan and seconded by Ms. Basbanes. The motion was passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion to extend the contract another year and to designate Shawn Murray as Fire Chief was made by Mr. Meehan and seconded by Ms. Basbanes. The motion was passed unanimously..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Basbanes)
Authorize the Town Administrator to authorize on a case-by-case basis employees carryover of vacation accrued in excess of the 2 week limit to be used by September 1 st, 2021, and to approve the...
A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to authorize the Town Administrator to authorize on a case-by-case basis employees carryover of vacation accrued in excess of the 2 week limit to be used by September 1 st, 2021, and to approve the vacation buyback for Police Dept. personnel. Mr. Meehan seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Mikol to authorize the Town Administrator to authorize on a case-by-case basis employees carryover of vacation accrued in excess of the 2 week limit to be used by September 1 st, 2021, and to approve the vacation buyback for Police Dept. personnel. Mr. Meehan seconded and the motion passed unanimously..” (Motion: Mikol, second: Meehan)
Approve the minutes of May 15th, 2021, as written
A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to approve the minutes of May 15th, 2021, as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed without objection.
The minutes say the motion passed “without objection,” with no count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to approve the minutes of May 15th, 2021, as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed without objection..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Mikol)
Approve the minutes of May 25th, 2021, as written
A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to approve the minutes of May 25th, 2021, as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed without objection.
The minutes say the motion passed “without objection,” with no count or names. Showing the result only.
From the minutes
“A motion was made by Mr. Meehan to approve the minutes of May 25th, 2021, as written. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed without objection..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Mikol)
Adjourn
A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Meehan at 7:41 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously.
From the minutes
“A motion to adjourn was made by Mr. Meehan at 7:41 pm. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mikol and passed unanimously..” (Motion: Meehan, second: Mikol)
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