MassVoter.com← Duxbury Select BoardDuxbury Select Board · 2019–2020 Board · Regular meeting
March 23, 2020
14 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: David J. Madigan, Theodore J. Flynn
Absent: Shawn Dahlen
Every vote, in order
In order to protect the rights of eligible voters and avoid disruption of local governmental processes and waste of municipal resources, the Board of Selectmen move the following: e to postpone...
That in order to protect the rights of eligible voters and avoid disruption of local governmental processes and waste of municipal resources, the Board of Selectmen move the following: e to postpone Duxbury's Annual Town Election scheduled for March 28, 2020, to a date before the end of June 2020 to be scheduled by the Selectmen with at least 20 days' notice. e Acopy of this vote of the board and a sample ballot shall be posted on the official town website no later than 20 days prior to the date of the postponed election. e The last day to register to vote for such postponed election shall be ten days prior to the date of the election; and the board of registrars shall hold a registration session on that date, at a minimum, from two to four o'clock in the afternoon and seven to eight o'clock in the evening. The voting list to be used at such postponed election shall include all eligible voters registered as of that date. e The election materials, including but not limited to absentee and official ballots originally prepared for the March 28, 2020 election, and bearing that date, shall be used for the rescheduled election to the extent practicable; if additional ballots must be printed, they shall be identical in form to those prepared for the March 28, 2020 election. e Absentee ballots cast in connection with the March 28, 2020 election, whether returned prior to March 28, 2020, or otherwise, and received by the town clerk prior to the close of polls on the date of the postpo
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that in order to protect the rights of eligible voters and avoid disruption of local governmental processes and waste of municipal resources, the Board of Selectmen move the following: e to postpone Duxbury's Annual Town Election scheduled for March 28, 2020, to a date before the end of June 2020 to be scheduled by the Selectmen with at least 20 days' notice. e Acopy of this vote of the board and a sample ballot shall be posted on the official town website no later than 20 days prior to the date of the postponed election. e The last day to register to vote for such postponed election shall be ten days prior to the date of the election; and the board of registrars shall hold a registration session on that date, at a minimum, from two to four o'clock in the afternoon and seven to eight o'clock in the evening. The voting list to be used at such postponed election shall include all eligible voters registered as of that date. e The election materials, including but not limited to absentee and official ballots originally prepared for the March 28, 2020 election, and bearing that date, shall be used for the rescheduled election to the extent practicable; if additional ballots must be printed, they shall be identical in form to those prepared for the March 28, 2020 election. e Absentee ballots cast in connection with the March 28, 2020 election, whether returned prior to March 28, 2020, or otherwise, and received by the town clerk prior to the close of polls on the date of the postponed election, shall be processed in accord with applicable law. Completed applications to vote by absentee ballot in the postponed election shall be accepted by the Town Clerk as a member of the board of registrars until 12:00 noon on the last business day prior to said election. e Consistent with the provisions of section 107 of chapter 41 of the general laws, any incumbent elected official whose term would otherwise expire at the March 28, 2020 annual town election shall continue to serve in such position until a successor is elected and qualified. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Authorize Town Manager René J. Read to electronically sign documents as required on behalf of the Town of Duxbury
That the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize Town Manager René J. Read to electronically sign documents as required on behalf of the Town of Duxbury
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to authorize Town Manager René J. Read to electronically sign documents as required on behalf of the Town of Duxbury. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Accept the proposed group life, health and dental insurance rates effective June 1, 2020 as presented (or amended)
That the Board of Selectmen accept the proposed group life, health and dental insurance rates effective June 1, 2020 as presented (or amended)
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen accept the proposed group life, health and dental insurance rates effective June 1, 2020 as presented (or amended). Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
With regard to the proposed lease by the Town of Duxbury of land owned by the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc., consisting of approximately 66 acres and including any improvements thereon, and...
That with regard to the proposed lease by the Town of Duxbury of land owned by the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc., consisting of approximately 66 acres and including any improvements thereon, and located at and described as: all the land and interests in the land in the towns of Duxbury and Plymouth called Duxbury Beach owned by the Reservation south of a line running approximately east to west along the northerly edge of the northerly parking area at the east end of Powder Point Bridge and north of the entrance to Gurnet/Saquish, subject to continuation of the Massachusetts Audubon Society migratory shorebird refuge at High Pines, and excluding the land at High Pines now or formerly leased to Patrick J. Cudmore, I move that advertising concerning this lease will not benefit the Town's interests because of the unique qualities or location of the property needed by the Town, such land satisfying the Town's unique requirements in the following manner: the property is located immediately adjacent to, and comprises part of, Duxbury Beach and provides access to the Beach; similar access to the Beach is not possible from other locations as the result of the local geography and environmental limitations in the area; and the parcel provides much needed parking for and access to the beach for members of the public
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that with regard to the proposed lease by the Town of Duxbury of land owned by the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc., consisting of approximately 66 acres and including any improvements thereon, and located at and described as: all the land and interests in the land in the towns of Duxbury and Plymouth called Duxbury Beach owned by the Reservation south of a line running approximately east to west along the northerly edge of the northerly parking area at the east end of Powder Point Bridge and north of the entrance to Gurnet/Saquish, subject to continuation of the Massachusetts Audubon Society migratory shorebird refuge at High Pines, and excluding the land at High Pines now or formerly leased to Patrick J. Cudmore, I move that advertising concerning this lease will not benefit the Town's interests because of the unique qualities or location of the property needed by the Town, such land satisfying the Town's unique requirements in the following manner: the property is located immediately adjacent to, and comprises part of, Duxbury Beach and provides access to the Beach; similar access to the Beach is not possible from other locations as the result of the local geography and environmental limitations in the area; and the parcel provides much needed parking for and access to the beach for members of the public. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Flynn)
Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 22 of the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to acquire by gift and/or eminent domain three parcels of land located off Pine Point Road, identified as...
That the Board of Selectmen, pursuant to the vote taken under Article 22 of the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to acquire by gift and/or eminent domain three parcels of land located off Pine Point Road, identified as Assessor's Parcels 132-054-000, 141-043-000,and 141-044- 000, and described in a deed recorded with the Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 2073, Page 138, said property to be acquired for and dedicated to conservation and passive recreation purposes in perpetuity and under the care, custody and control of the Conservation Commission pursuant to the provisions of MGL c. 40 section 8C
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen, pursuant to the vote taken under Article 22 of the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to acquire by gift and/or eminent domain three parcels of land located off Pine Point Road, identified as Assessor's Parcels 132-054-000, 141-043-000,and 141-044- 000, and described in a deed recorded with the Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Book 2073, Page 138, said property to be acquired for and dedicated to conservation and passive recreation purposes in perpetuity and under the care, custody and control of the Conservation Commission pursuant to the provisions of MGL c. 40 section 8C. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Approve and execute the Affordable Housing Deed Rider and Resale Price Certificate for the properties located at 4 Feinberg Bog Road and 6 Feinberg Bog Road, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approve and execute the Affordable Housing Deed Rider and Resale Price Certificate for the properties located at 4 Feinberg Bog Road and 6 Feinberg Bog Road, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen approve and execute the Affordable Housing Deed Rider and Resale Price Certificate for the properties located at 4 Feinberg Bog Road and 6 Feinberg Bog Road, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Approve and renew the following Seasonal On-Premises Wine & Malt Beverages License issued to Duxbury Beach Park 2 (License #: 00034-RS-0300) for the calendar year 2020, subject to satisfactory...
That the Board of Selectmen, as the Local Licensing Authority, approve and renew the following Seasonal On-Premises Wine & Malt Beverages License issued to Duxbury Beach Park 2 (License #: 00034-RS-0300) for the calendar year 2020, subject to satisfactory inspection by the Town, submission of all required documents, and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury, and the conditions on the license
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen, as the Local Licensing Authority, approve and renew the following Seasonal On-Premises Wine & Malt Beverages License issued to Duxbury Beach Park 2 (License #: 00034-RS-0300) for the calendar year 2020, subject to satisfactory inspection by the Town, submission of all required documents, and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury, and the conditions on the license. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Renew the Common Victualler License and General License (for Parking) issued to Duxbury Beach Park 2 for the year 2020, subject to Town inspections, the receipt of all renewal paperwork and...
That the Board of Selectmen renew the Common Victualler License and General License (for Parking) issued to Duxbury Beach Park 2 for the year 2020, subject to Town inspections, the receipt of all renewal paperwork and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen renew the Common Victualler License and General License (for Parking) issued to Duxbury Beach Park 2 for the year 2020, subject to Town inspections, the receipt of all renewal paperwork and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Approve and renew the Seasonal Off-Premises All Kinds of Alcohol Beverages license issued to Duxbury Package Store, Inc. (License #: 00046-PK-0300) effective from April 1, 2020 through January 15,...
That the Board of Selectmen, as the Local Licensing Authority, approve and renew the Seasonal Off-Premises All Kinds of Alcohol Beverages license issued to Duxbury Package Store, Inc. (License #: 00046-PK-0300) effective from April 1, 2020 through January 15, 2021, subject to satisfactory inspection by the Town, submission of all required documents, and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury, and the conditions on the license
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen, as the Local Licensing Authority, approve and renew the Seasonal Off-Premises All Kinds of Alcohol Beverages license issued to Duxbury Package Store, Inc. (License #: 00046-PK-0300) effective from April 1, 2020 through January 15, 2021, subject to satisfactory inspection by the Town, submission of all required documents, and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury, and the conditions on the license. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Adjourn the meeting as Selectmen in order to meet as the Water & Sewer Commissioners, with the intent of re-convening as Selectmen afterward
That the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting as Selectmen in order to meet as the Water & Sewer Commissioners, with the intent of re-convening as Selectmen afterward
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen adjourn the meeting as Selectmen in order to meet as the Water & Sewer Commissioners, with the intent of re-convening as Selectmen afterward. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Approve the request for an additional bedroom at the property located at 17 Landing Road
That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners approve the request for an additional bedroom at the property located at 17 Landing Road
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners approve the request for an additional bedroom at the property located at 17 Landing Road. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Activate a moratorium on additional requests in order to preserve the current capacity for five bedrooms remaining to allocate as part of the Bay Road Shared Septic System
That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners activate a moratorium on additional requests in order to preserve the current capacity for five bedrooms remaining to allocate as part of the Bay Road Shared Septic System
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners activate a moratorium on additional requests in order to preserve the current capacity for five bedrooms remaining to allocate as part of the Bay Road Shared Septic System. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
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. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
Adjourn
That the Board adjourn
From the minutes
“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Vote: 2:0:0.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Madigan)
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