MassVoter.com← Duxbury Select BoardDuxbury Select Board · 2020–2021 Board · Regular meeting
September 28, 2020
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Theodore J. Flynn, David J. Madigan, Amy M. MacNab
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Recommend a total expenditure of $36,064 from the Eben H. Ellison Trust fund for the following: e $17,782 for Worthy Town projects to be allocated towards conversion of an Alden Street tennis...
That the Board of Selectmen recommend a total expenditure of $36,064 from the Eben H. Ellison Trust fund for the following: e $17,782 for Worthy Town projects to be allocated towards conversion of an Alden Street tennis court into a basketball court; e $17,782 for upkeep of the Ellison Playgrounds; and e $500 for the Trustees' Stipend
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Board of Selectmen recommend a total expenditure of $36,064 from the Eben H. Ellison Trust fund for the following: e $17,782 for Worthy Town projects to be allocated towards conversion of an Alden Street tennis court into a basketball court; e $17,782 for upkeep of the Ellison Playgrounds; and e $500 for the Trustees' Stipend. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
Approve and executes the Release of Easement between the Town of Duxbury and Sprague Hall Properties, LLC for the property located at 9 Beaverbrook Lane, Duxbury, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approves and executes the Release of Easement between the Town of Duxbury and Sprague Hall Properties, LLC for the property located at 9 Beaverbrook Lane, Duxbury, as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Board of Selectmen approves and executes the Release of Easement between the Town of Duxbury and Sprague Hall Properties, LLC for the property located at 9 Beaverbrook Lane, Duxbury, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
Appoint or re-appoint as follows: Duxbury Affordable Housing Trust (Diane Bartlett-Chair) Theodore J. Flynn (BOS Representative) | Appointment (for an unexpired term) 06-30-21 Recreation...
That the Board of Selectmen appoint or re-appoint as follows: Duxbury Affordable Housing Trust (Diane Bartlett-Chair) Theodore J. Flynn (BOS Representative) | Appointment (for an unexpired term) 06-30-21 Recreation Activities Committee (Brooks Holmes-Chair) Gordon Cushing Re-appointment as ex officio 06-30-23 Gary Smith Re-appointment 06-30-23 South Shore Community Action Council Robert Hughes Re-appointment as the Duxbury Delegate 06-30-23 MBTA Advisory Board Richard Prone Re-appointment as the Duxbury Delegate 06-30-21
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Board of Selectmen appoint or re-appoint as follows: Duxbury Affordable Housing Trust (Diane Bartlett-Chair) Theodore J. Flynn (BOS Representative) | Appointment (for an unexpired term) 06-30-21 Recreation Activities Committee (Brooks Holmes-Chair) Gordon Cushing Re-appointment as ex officio 06-30-23 Gary Smith Re-appointment 06-30-23 South Shore Community Action Council Robert Hughes Re-appointment as the Duxbury Delegate 06-30-23 MBTA Advisory Board Richard Prone Re-appointment as the Duxbury Delegate 06-30-21 Seconded by Mr. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
Approve the 03/09/20 and 03/16/20 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
That the Board of Selectmen approves the 03/09/20 and 03/16/20 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
Yes: Flynn, MadiganAbstained: MacNab
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen approves the 03/09/20 and 03/16/20 Selectmen's Executive Session Minutes, as presented, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Mr. Madigan-Aye; Mr. Flynn - Aye (Ms. MacNab abstained as she was not a Board member during these meetings).” (Motion: Madigan, second: Flynn)
Approve the 03/09/20 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approves the 03/09/20 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented
Yes: Flynn, MadiganAbstained: MacNab
From the minutes
“Mr. Madigan moved that the Board of Selectmen approves the 03/09/20 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Mr. Madigan-Aye; Mr. Flynn - Aye (Ms. MacNab abstained.” (Motion: Madigan, second: Flynn)
Approve the 9/14/20 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approves the 9/14/20 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Board of Selectmen approves the 9/14/20 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Madigan. Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; Ms. MacNab- Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
Approve the 9/17/20 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approves the 9/17/20 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented
Yes: Flynn, MacNabAbstained: Madigan
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Board of Selectmen approves the 9/17/20 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn. Mr. Flynn-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye (Mr. Madigan abstained.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Flynn)
Declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) the commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of OCTOBER. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) the commercial...
That the Board of Selectmen declares a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) the commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of OCTOBER. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) the commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of OCTOBER. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C)
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab Move that the Board of Selectmen declares a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) the commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of OCTOBER. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) the commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of OCTOBER. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C) Seconded by Mr. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
Go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing consideration of the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, regarding 761 Temple Street, since an open meeting may have a...
That the Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing consideration of the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, regarding 761 Temple Street, since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the strategizing and negotiating position of the Town, if the chair so declares, in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, section 21, and that the Board will adjourn immediately after the completion of this Executive Session. Mr. Flynn, as Chair, declared that the necessity for an Executive Session to discuss consideration of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate, as to do so in an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's strategizing and negotiating position
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Board of Selectmen go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing consideration of the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real estate, regarding 761 Temple Street, since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the strategizing and negotiating position of the Town, if the chair so declares, in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, section 21, and that the Board will adjourn immediately after the completion of this Executive Session. Mr. Flynn, as Chair, declared that the necessity for an Executive Session to discuss consideration of the purchase, exchange, lease, or value of real estate, as to do so in an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's strategizing and negotiating position. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
Adjourn the Executive Session and simultaneously reconvene and adjourn in Open Session
That at approximately 7:30 PM, the Board of Selectmen adjourn the Executive Session and simultaneously reconvene and adjourn in Open Session
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that at approximately 7:30 PM, the Board of Selectmen adjourn the Executive Session and simultaneously reconvene and adjourn in Open Session. Seconded by Mr. Madigan Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. Madigan-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Madigan)
From the Duxbury Select Board’s official minutes, posted on the town website. We check every vote against the Select Board members present and quote the exact wording. MassVoter never grades or scores officials. Photos of current members: stills from The Local Seen (Duxbury’s local cable) candidate videos (Amy MacNab 2022; Fernando Guitart and Cynthia Ladd Fiorini 2024; Brian Glennon and Michael McGee 2026). Former members show initials.
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