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September 16, 2019
10 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: David J. Madigan, Theodore J. Flynn, Shawn Dahlen
Absent: None
During the meeting:
- Shawn Dahlen arrived late.
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session for discussing potential litigation and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a...
The Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session for discussing potential litigation and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30a, Section 21, and upon completion of the Executive Session to reconvene in Open Session on or about 7:00 PM
Shawn Dahlen had not yet arrived.
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved the Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session for discussing potential litigation and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, if the chair declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the negotiating position of the public body in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30a, Section 21, and upon completion of the Executive Session to reconvene in Open Session on or about 7:00 PM. Second by Mr. Madigan. As Chair, Mr. Madigan declared that the necessity for an Executive Session for discussing potential litigation and to consider the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, as having such discussion in an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the strategizing and negotiating position of the public body. ROLL CALL VOTE: Mr. Madigan-Aye and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Rescind the vote taken by the Board of Selectmen on July 15, 2019, whereby the Board declined to exercise the Town's right of first refusal under G.L. c. 61A, §14 to purchase the property located...
To rescind the vote taken by the Board of Selectmen on July 15, 2019, whereby the Board declined to exercise the Town's right of first refusal under G.L. c. 61A, §14 to purchase the property located at 761 Temple Street, Duxbury, owned by Nathan R. Harrington, Trustee of Pauline M. Harrington 2003 Trust, and to reconsider said right of first refusal
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved to rescind the vote taken by the Board of Selectmen on July 15, 2019, whereby the Board declined to exercise the Town's right of first refusal under G.L. c. 61A, §14 to purchase the property located at 761 Temple Street, Duxbury, owned by Nathan R. Harrington, Trustee of Pauline M. Harrington 2003 Trust, and to reconsider said right of first refusal. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Dahlen)
Accept, with gratitude, the microfiche machine generously donated by Richard and Nancy Dobbins
That the Board of Selectmen accept, with gratitude, the microfiche machine generously donated by Richard and Nancy Dobbins
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen accept, with gratitude, the microfiche machine generously donated by Richard and Nancy Dobbins. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Dahlen)
Adjourn their meeting as Selectmen and convene as Water & Sewer Commissioners
That the Board adjourn their meeting as Selectmen and convene as Water & Sewer Commissioners
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board adjourn their meeting as Selectmen and convene as Water & Sewer Commissioners. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Dahlen)
Instruct the Treasurer to issue and collect a supplement to the water service charge for Commitment #1-FY' 18 in the amount of $700.00
That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to issue and collect a supplement to the water service charge for Commitment #1-FY' 18 in the amount of $700.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to issue and collect a supplement to the water service charge for Commitment #1-FY' 18 in the amount of $700.00. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Dahlen)
Instruct the Treasurer to rescind service charges for Commitment #3-FY' 18 in the amount of -$525.00
That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to rescind service charges for Commitment #3-FY' 18 in the amount of -$525.00
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to rescind service charges for Commitment #3-FY' 18 in the amount of -$525.00. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Dahlen)
Adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re-convene as Selectmen
That the Board adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re-convene as Selectmen
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re-convene as Selectmen. Second by Mr. Dahlen. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Dahlen)
Grant to Ms. Payton Connolly, as a representative of Wicked Good Cause, permission to hold the Wicked Good Cause Light Up The Night event (in support of pediatric cancer) starting from 3:00 pm on...
That the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Payton Connolly, as a representative of Wicked Good Cause, permission to hold the Wicked Good Cause Light Up The Night event (in support of pediatric cancer) starting from 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 28, 2019, placing luminary bags at participating businesses located in Halls Corner, Snug Harbor, and Millbrook Market areas, contingent upon the conditions on the permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Payton Connolly, as a representative of Wicked Good Cause, permission to hold the Wicked Good Cause Light Up The Night event (in support of pediatric cancer) starting from 3:00 pm on Saturday, September 28, 2019, placing luminary bags at participating businesses located in Halls Corner, Snug Harbor, and Millbrook Market areas, contingent upon the conditions on the permit. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Grant to Ms. Tanya Trevisan, as representative of the Duxbury Educational Foundation (DEF), is granted an Event Permit for the DEF Annual Fall Fundraiser "A Whale of a Time" to be held at the...
That the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Tanya Trevisan, as representative of the Duxbury Educational Foundation (DEF), is granted an Event Permit for the DEF Annual Fall Fundraiser "A Whale of a Time" to be held at the Duxbury Bay Maritime School on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 6:30pm to 11:00 pm, subject to the conditions on the permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved that the Board of Selectmen grant to Ms. Tanya Trevisan, as representative of the Duxbury Educational Foundation (DEF), is granted an Event Permit for the DEF Annual Fall Fundraiser "A Whale of a Time" to be held at the Duxbury Bay Maritime School on Friday, October 4, 2019 from 6:30pm to 11:00 pm, subject to the conditions on the permit. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
Adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting
To adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting
From the minutes
“Mr. Dahlen moved to adjourn the Board of Selectmen Meeting. Second by Mr. Flynn. VOTE: 3:0:0.” (Motion: Dahlen, second: Flynn)
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