MassVoter.com← Duxbury Select BoardDuxbury Select Board · 2017–2018 Board · Regular meeting
January 29, 2018
17 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Shawn Dahlen, David J. Madigan, Theodore J. Flynn
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 20 General By-law Revisions Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 20 General By-law Revisions Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 20 General By-law Revisions Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No, 21 Amend General By-laws - Increase the Moderator's Term of Office Sponsored by the Government Study Committee to extend the Moderator's term of...
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No, 21 Amend General By-laws - Increase the Moderator's Term of Office Sponsored by the Government Study Committee to extend the Moderator's term of office to three years, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No, 21 Amend General By-laws - Increase the Moderator's Term of Office Sponsored by the Government Study Committee to extend the Moderator's term of office to three years, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 23 Amend General By-laws - Change the appointing and reporting authority of the Town Planner from the Planning Board to the Town Manager Sponsored...
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 23 Amend General By-laws - Change the appointing and reporting authority of the Town Planner from the Planning Board to the Town Manager Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as presented and amended
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 23 Amend General By-laws - Change the appointing and reporting authority of the Town Planner from the Planning Board to the Town Manager Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as presented and amended. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 25 Amend General By-law - Prohibition on Holding Dual Offices Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 25 Amend General By-law - Prohibition on Holding Dual Offices Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 25 Amend General By-law - Prohibition on Holding Dual Offices Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 26 Amend General By-law - Enforcement of Tax Regulations and Authority for Partial Tax Payments Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as...
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 26 Amend General By-law - Enforcement of Tax Regulations and Authority for Partial Tax Payments Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 26 Amend General By-law - Enforcement of Tax Regulations and Authority for Partial Tax Payments Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 27 Amend General By-law - License Denial for Failure to Pay Taxes Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 27 Amend General By-law - License Denial for Failure to Pay Taxes Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 27 Amend General By-law - License Denial for Failure to Pay Taxes Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 28 Amend General By-law - Elimination of Personnel Board Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 28 Amend General By-law - Elimination of Personnel Board Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 28 Amend General By-law - Elimination of Personnel Board Sponsored by the Government Study Committee, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 30 Funding an Update of the Comprehensive (Master) Plan Sponsored by the Planning Board, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 30 Funding an Update of the Comprehensive (Master) Plan Sponsored by the Planning Board, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 30 Funding an Update of the Comprehensive (Master) Plan Sponsored by the Planning Board, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 31 (as amended) Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 425 - NB Coverage Sponsored by the Planning Board, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 31 (as amended) Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 425 - NB Coverage Sponsored by the Planning Board, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 31 (as amended) Amend Zoning By-Laws - Article 425 - NB Coverage Sponsored by the Planning Board, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Madigan)
Support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 32 Amend Zoning By-laws - Article 621 Solar Photovoltaic Facilities Sponsored by the Planning Board, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 32 Amend Zoning By-laws - Article 621 Solar Photovoltaic Facilities Sponsored by the Planning Board, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 32 Amend Zoning By-laws - Article 621 Solar Photovoltaic Facilities Sponsored by the Planning Board, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 33 Amend Zoning By-Laws ~ Article 400 - Sections 404.6.5 and 404.10 Regarding Utilities Installation - Solar Photovoltaic Facilities Sponsored by...
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 33 Amend Zoning By-Laws ~ Article 400 - Sections 404.6.5 and 404.10 Regarding Utilities Installation - Solar Photovoltaic Facilities Sponsored by the Planning Board, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 33 Amend Zoning By-Laws ~ Article 400 - Sections 404.6.5 and 404.10 Regarding Utilities Installation - Solar Photovoltaic Facilities Sponsored by the Planning Board, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 46 Proposed New Local Historic Districts Sponsored by the Duxbury Local Historic District Commission, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 46 Proposed New Local Historic Districts Sponsored by the Duxbury Local Historic District Commission, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen support the 2018 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 46 Proposed New Local Historic Districts Sponsored by the Duxbury Local Historic District Commission, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Grant to Ms. Doris Collins (Duxbury Art Complex Museum): a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold artist receptions on Sunday, February 25, 2018, May 20, 2018, September 16, 2018, and November 18,...
That Ms. Doris Collins, as a representative of the Duxbury Art Complex Museum, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold artist receptions on Sunday, February 25, 2018, May 20, 2018, September 16, 2018, and November 18, 2018 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, contingent upon the conditions of the license
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that Ms. Doris Collins, as a representative of the Duxbury Art Complex Museum, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold artist receptions on Sunday, February 25, 2018, May 20, 2018, September 16, 2018, and November 18, 2018 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. Madigan. Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Approve the 1/22/18 Executive Session Selectmen's Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
That the Board of Selectmen approve the 1/22/18 Executive Session Selectmen's Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the 1/22/18 Executive Session Selectmen's Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Approve the 1/22/18 Selectmen's Minutes, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approve the 1/22/18 Selectmen's Minutes, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the 1/22/18 Selectmen's Minutes, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) the commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of February, 2018 in accordance with posted Attachments B & C. 2) the commercial...
That the Board of Selectmen declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) the commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of February, 2018 in accordance with posted Attachments B & C. 2) the commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of February, 2018 in accordance with posted Attachments A & C. 3) the recreational harvesting of softshell clams for the month of February, 2018 in accordance with posted Attachment D
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) the commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of February, 2018 in accordance with posted Attachments B & C. 2) the commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of February, 2018 in accordance with posted Attachments A & C. 3) the recreational harvesting of softshell clams for the month of February, 2018 in accordance with posted Attachment D. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Adjourn
That the Board adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
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