MassVoter.com← Duxbury Select BoardDuxbury Select Board · 2021–2022 Board · Regular meeting
July 12, 2021
14 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Amy M. MacNab, Fernando Guitart, Cynthia Ladd Fiorini, Theodore J. Flynn, Michael McGee
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Declare August 7th annually as Purple Heart Day in recognition and appreciation for our Purple Heart recipients and to approve the additional signage for the Purple Heart Trail
That the Board of Selectmen declare August 7th annually as Purple Heart Day in recognition and appreciation for our Purple Heart recipients and to approve the additional signage for the Purple Heart Trail
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen declare August 7th annually as Purple Heart Day in recognition and appreciation for our Purple Heart recipients and to approve the additional signage for the Purple Heart Trail. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
The Town of Duxbury begin the process to informally explore a twinning relationship with Dorking, England
That the Town of Duxbury begin the process to informally explore a twinning relationship with Dorking, England
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Town of Duxbury begin the process to informally explore a twinning relationship with Dorking, England. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Approve the FY21 Municipal Relief Transfers, as presented
That the Board of Selectmen approve the FY21 Municipal Relief Transfers, as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the FY21 Municipal Relief Transfers, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Accept, with gratitude, the Copeland Family Foundation, Inc., donation of $6,000.00 for the Duxbury Animal Shelter
That the Board accept, with gratitude, the Copeland Family Foundation, Inc., donation of $6,000.00 for the Duxbury Animal Shelter
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board accept, with gratitude, the Copeland Family Foundation, Inc., donation of $6,000.00 for the Duxbury Animal Shelter. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Appoint or re-appoint for the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Audit Committee Candace Martin FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2022 Nathaniel Taylor FY22...
That the Board of Selectmen appoint or re-appoint for the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Audit Committee Candace Martin FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2022 Nathaniel Taylor FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2022 Council on the Aging Becky Brown FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Mi Kim FY22 Appointment 06-30-2024 Barbara Peary FY22 Appointment 06-30-2024 Duxbury Seawall Committee Alicia Palmieri Babcock FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Paul Brogna FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Stephen R. Callahan FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Candace Martin FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Donald Norris FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Mary Shiebler FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Arthur A. Haley FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Highway Safety Committee Fred Von Bargen FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Peter Buttkus FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Historical Commission Michael Carlson FY22 Appointment 06-30-2023 Sheila Lynch-Benttinen FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 King Caesar Advisory Committee Dr. Carol Langford FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Open Space Committee Kathy Cross FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Emily Martecchini FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Melissa Brown-Rosenbladt FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Sidewalk & Bike Path Committee Thomas Nee FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Patrick O'Malley FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen appoint or re-appoint for the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Audit Committee Candace Martin FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2022 Nathaniel Taylor FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2022 Council on the Aging Becky Brown FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Mi Kim FY22 Appointment 06-30-2024 Barbara Peary FY22 Appointment 06-30-2024 Duxbury Seawall Committee Alicia Palmieri Babcock FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Paul Brogna FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Stephen R. Callahan FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Candace Martin FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Donald Norris FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Mary Shiebler FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Arthur A. Haley FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Highway Safety Committee Fred Von Bargen FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Peter Buttkus FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Historical Commission Michael Carlson FY22 Appointment 06-30-2023 Sheila Lynch-Benttinen FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 King Caesar Advisory Committee Dr. Carol Langford FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Open Space Committee Kathy Cross FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Emily Martecchini FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Melissa Brown-Rosenbladt FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Sidewalk & Bike Path Committee Thomas Nee FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Patrick O'Malley FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Seconded by Mr. Guitart Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Guitart)
Grant to Ms. Desiree Mobed (Alden Kindred of America): a One-Day All Alcoholic License for their Annual Speak for Thyself Awards dinner, on Thursday August 5, 2021 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm, at the...
That Ms. Desiree Mobed, as a representative of the Alden Kindred of America, Inc., is granted a One-Day All Alcoholic License for their Annual Speak for Thyself Awards dinner, on Thursday August 5, 2021 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm, at the Alden House Historic site, 105 Alden Street, Duxbury, subject to the conditions of the license
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that Ms. Desiree Mobed, as a representative of the Alden Kindred of America, Inc., is granted a One-Day All Alcoholic License for their Annual Speak for Thyself Awards dinner, on Thursday August 5, 2021 from 4:30pm - 7:30pm, at the Alden House Historic site, 105 Alden Street, Duxbury, subject to the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Grant to Ms. Linda Collins and Kim Balboni (A Plus Party Rentals): a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Memorial service on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the First Parish Church, 842 Tremont...
That Ms. Linda Collins and Kim Balboni, as a representative of the A Plus Party Rentals, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Memorial service on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the First Parish Church, 842 Tremont Street, from 10:30AM - 3:00PM, subject to the conditions of the license
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that Ms. Linda Collins and Kim Balboni, as a representative of the A Plus Party Rentals, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Memorial service on Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the First Parish Church, 842 Tremont Street, from 10:30AM - 3:00PM, subject to the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms, Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Grant to Ms. Laura Hay (South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury Music Festival): a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Stage to Screen Concert to be held at the South Shore Conservatory - Ellison...
That Ms. Laura Hay, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury Music Festival, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Stage to Screen Concert to be held at the South Shore Conservatory - Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 Saint George Street, on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, contingent upon the conditions of the license
The minutes list several motions in a row followed by one second and one vote; that vote is shown for each motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that Ms. Laura Hay, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury Music Festival, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Stage to Screen Concert to be held at the South Shore Conservatory - Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 Saint George Street, on Friday, July 16, 2021 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, contingent upon the conditions of the license. [...] Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Grant to Ms. Laura Hay (South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury Music Festival): a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Opening Night: Together Again Concert to be held at the Miramar Retreat Center,...
That Ms. Laura Hay, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury Music Festival, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Opening Night: Together Again Concert to be held at the Miramar Retreat Center, 121 Parks Street, on Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, contingent upon the conditions of the license
The minutes list several motions in a row followed by one second and one vote; that vote is shown for each motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that Ms. Laura Hay, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury Music Festival, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Opening Night: Together Again Concert to be held at the Miramar Retreat Center, 121 Parks Street, on Sunday, July 18, 2021 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, contingent upon the conditions of the license. [...] Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Grant to Ms. Laura Hay (South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury Music Festival): a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Artist Showcase Concert to be held at the Miramar Retreat Center, 121 Parks...
That Ms. Laura Hay, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury Music Festival, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Artist Showcase Concert to be held at the Miramar Retreat Center, 121 Parks Street, on Monday, July 19, 2021 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, contingent upon the conditions of the license
The minutes list several motions in a row followed by one second and one vote; that vote is shown for each motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that Ms. Laura Hay, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury Music Festival, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Artist Showcase Concert to be held at the Miramar Retreat Center, 121 Parks Street, on Monday, July 19, 2021 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, contingent upon the conditions of the license. [...] Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Grant to Ms. Laura Hay (South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury Music Festival): a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Ev'ry Time I Hear the Spirit Concert to be held at the Miramar Retreat Center,...
That Ms. Laura Hay, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury Music Festival, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Ev'ry Time I Hear the Spirit Concert to be held at the Miramar Retreat Center, 121 Parks Street, on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, contingent upon the conditions of the license
The minutes list several motions in a row followed by one second and one vote; that vote is shown for each motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that Ms. Laura Hay, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury Music Festival, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Ev'ry Time I Hear the Spirit Concert to be held at the Miramar Retreat Center, 121 Parks Street, on Wednesday, July 21, 2021 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, contingent upon the conditions of the license. [...] Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Grant to Ms. Laura Hay (South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury Music Festival): a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Sounds Like...Jazz? Concert to be held at the South Shore Conservatory - Ellison...
Ms. Laura Hay, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury Music Festival, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Sounds Like...Jazz? Concert to be held at the South Shore Conservatory - Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 Saint George Street, on Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, contingent upon the conditions of the license
The minutes list several motions in a row followed by one second and one vote; that vote is shown for each motion.
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved Ms. Laura Hay, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury Music Festival, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Sounds Like...Jazz? Concert to be held at the South Shore Conservatory - Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 Saint George Street, on Thursday, July 22, 2021 from 7:00pm to 8:00pm, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Grant to Mr. Paul Brogna (Duxbury Rotary Club): permission to hold their annual Duck Race on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm (approx.) in Blue Fish River at Blue Fish Bridge...
That Mr. Paul Brogna, as representative of the Duxbury Rotary Club, is granted permission to hold their annual Duck Race on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm (approx.) in Blue Fish River at Blue Fish Bridge located on Washington Street, subject to the conditions of the permit
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that Mr. Paul Brogna, as representative of the Duxbury Rotary Club, is granted permission to hold their annual Duck Race on Saturday, August 28, 2021 from 1:00pm to 6:00pm (approx.) in Blue Fish River at Blue Fish Bridge located on Washington Street, subject to the conditions of the permit. Seconded by Mr. Flynn _ Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Adjourn
That at approximately 9:00p.m., the Board of Selectmen adjourn
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that at approximately 9:00p.m., the Board of Selectmen adjourn. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
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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