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November 15, 2021
16 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
During the meeting:
- Amy M. MacNab left the meeting early.
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session for the purpose of: Discussing the King Caesar Fund cases, which are of a confidential nature, as the fund's purpose is to provide medical relief for the...
We go into Executive Session for the purpose of: Discussing the King Caesar Fund cases, which are of a confidential nature, as the fund's purpose is to provide medical relief for the financially-needy residents of Duxbury, if the Chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect due to medical confidentiality in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30a, Section 21; and upon completion of this Executive Session to reconvene in Open Session at or about 7:00 PM Ms. MacNab, as Chair, declared that the necessity for an Executive Session regarding the King Caesar Fund cases due to medical confidentiality
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved we go into Executive Session for the purpose of: Discussing the King Caesar Fund cases, which are of a confidential nature, as the fund's purpose is to provide medical relief for the financially-needy residents of Duxbury, if the Chair so declares that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect due to medical confidentiality in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30a, Section 21; and upon completion of this Executive Session to reconvene in Open Session at or about 7:00 PM Ms. MacNab, as Chair, declared that the necessity for an Executive Session regarding the King Caesar Fund cases due to medical confidentiality. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Open Session on or about 7pm
To adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Open Session on or about 7pm
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene in Open Session on or about 7pm. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Open the public hearing regarding Tax Classification
That the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing regarding Tax Classification
Amy M. MacNab had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing regarding Tax Classification. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; and Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Adopt a single tax rate for FY2022 by setting a residential factor of one and to also authorize and allow Stephen Dunn, Director of Assessing, to sign the LA-5 online in the DOR Gateway system on...
That the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt a single tax rate for FY2022 by setting a residential factor of one and to also authorize and allow Stephen Dunn, Director of Assessing, to sign the LA-5 online in the DOR Gateway system on the Selectmen's behalf
Amy M. MacNab had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms, Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to adopt a single tax rate for FY2022 by setting a residential factor of one and to also authorize and allow Stephen Dunn, Director of Assessing, to sign the LA-5 online in the DOR Gateway system on the Selectmen's behalf. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; and Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Close the public hearing regarding Tax Classification
That the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing regarding Tax Classification
Amy M. MacNab had left the meeting.
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen close the public hearing regarding Tax Classification. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; and Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Open the advertised public hearings for review and approval of Aquaculture Applications regarding Christopher Sherman and Joseph Pierce aquaculture lease renewals
That the Board of Selectmen open the advertised public hearings for review and approval of Aquaculture Applications regarding Christopher Sherman and Joseph Pierce aquaculture lease renewals
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen open the advertised public hearings for review and approval of Aquaculture Applications regarding Christopher Sherman and Joseph Pierce aquaculture lease renewals. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Approve the renewal of Christopher Sherman, 942 Tremont Street for Aquaculture lease license #NAE-2006-1837, for 10 years; and
That the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of Christopher Sherman, 942 Tremont Street for Aquaculture lease license #NAE-2006-1837, for 10 years; and
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 the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of Christopher Sherman, 942 Tremont Street for Aquaculture lease license #NAE-2006-1837, for 10 years; and [...] Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Approve the renewal of Joseph Pierce, 459 Union Street for Aquaculture lease license #2409-1, for 10 years
That the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of Joseph Pierce, 459 Union Street for Aquaculture lease license #2409-1, for 10 years
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 the Board of Selectmen approve the renewal of Joseph Pierce, 459 Union Street for Aquaculture lease license #2409-1, for 10 years. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Close the advertised public hearings for review and approval of Aquaculture Renewal Application for Christopher Sherman and Joseph Pierce
That the Board of Selectmen close the advertised public hearings for review and approval of Aquaculture Renewal Application for Christopher Sherman and Joseph Pierce
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen close the advertised public hearings for review and approval of Aquaculture Renewal Application for Christopher Sherman and Joseph Pierce. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. Flynn-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
(a) pursuant to the vote taken under Article 12 of the May 15, 2021 Special Town Meeting, to take by eminent domain, for title-clearing purposes and for the purpose of acquiring conservation land...
(a) pursuant to the vote taken under Article 12 of the May 15, 2021 Special Town Meeting, to take by eminent domain, for title-clearing purposes and for the purpose of acquiring conservation land in exchange, the Town-owned landlocked parcel of land containing 3.5 acres, more or less, and identified by the Assessor's as Parcel 025-500-006, to execute the Order of Taking, and to award damages in the amount of $14,000 for said taking to the persons identified in Exhibit B of the Order of Taking; (b) pursuant to the vote taken under Article 19 of the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to execute a deed, conveying said taken property to A.W. Perry, Inc.; and (c) to approve of the Conservation Commission's acceptance of a 19.39-acre parcel of land located on Union Street from A.W. Perry, Inc. for conservation of natural resources and passive recreation purposes under the provisions of G.L. c. 40, §8C
From the minutes
“Mr. Ladd Fiorini moved (a) pursuant to the vote taken under Article 12 of the May 15, 2021 Special Town Meeting, to take by eminent domain, for title-clearing purposes and for the purpose of acquiring conservation land in exchange, the Town-owned landlocked parcel of land containing 3.5 acres, more or less, and identified by the Assessor's as Parcel 025-500-006, to execute the Order of Taking, and to award damages in the amount of $14,000 for said taking to the persons identified in Exhibit B of the Order of Taking; (b) pursuant to the vote taken under Article 19 of the March 9, 2019 Annual Town Meeting, to execute a deed, conveying said taken property to A.W. Perry, Inc.; and (c) to approve of the Conservation Commission's acceptance of a 19.39-acre parcel of land located on Union Street from A.W. Perry, Inc. for conservation of natural resources and passive recreation purposes under the provisions of G.L. c. 40, §8C. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Approve the amendment to H3937, An Act relative to the Selectboard of the Town of Duxbury, by striking out SECTION 2 and inserting in place thereof the following section: "SECTION 2
That the Board of Selectmen approve the amendment to H3937, An Act relative to the Selectboard of the Town of Duxbury, by striking out SECTION 2 and inserting in place thereof the following section: "SECTION 2. Notwithstanding Sections 21 and 32 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws or any general or special law to the contrary, the Selectboard of the Town of Duxbury may amend the General By-laws of the Town by majority vote to revise all references to the Board of Selectmen and its Members to Selectboard and Selectboard Member, respectively, in accordance with Section 1."
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen approve the amendment to H3937, An Act relative to the Selectboard of the Town of Duxbury, by striking out SECTION 2 and inserting in place thereof the following section: "SECTION 2. Notwithstanding Sections 21 and 32 of Chapter 40 of the General Laws or any general or special law to the contrary, the Selectboard of the Town of Duxbury may amend the General By-laws of the Town by majority vote to revise all references to the Board of Selectmen and its Members to Selectboard and Selectboard Member, respectively, in accordance with Section 1." Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Renew the following liquor licenses as presented on the attached list for the year 2022, subject to satisfactory inspections by the Municipal Services Department, Board of Health, and Fire...
That the Board of Selectmen renew the following liquor licenses as presented on the attached list for the year 2022, subject to satisfactory inspections by the Municipal Services Department, Board of Health, and Fire Department, receipt of all renewal requirements and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury, as well as any additional conditions imposed by the Board of Selectmen as the Local Licensing Authorities
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen renew the following liquor licenses as presented on the attached list for the year 2022, subject to satisfactory inspections by the Municipal Services Department, Board of Health, and Fire Department, receipt of all renewal requirements and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury, as well as any additional conditions imposed by the Board of Selectmen as the Local Licensing Authorities. Seconded by Mr, Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Appoint or re-appoint for the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Alternative Energy Committee Douglas Carver FY22 Appointment 06-30-2024 Elika Dadsetan-Foley...
That the Board of Selectmen appoint or re-appoint for the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Alternative Energy Committee Douglas Carver FY22 Appointment 06-30-2024 Elika Dadsetan-Foley FY22 Appointment 06-30-2024 Duxbury Cultural Council Alison Arnold FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Brooke McDonough FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Craig Bloodgood FY22 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 Alternative Energy Committee Douglas Carver FY22 Appointment 06-30-2024 Elika Dadsetan-Foley FY22 Appointment 06-30-2024 Duxbury Cultural Council Alison Arnold FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Brooke McDonough FY22 Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Craig Bloodgood FY22 Appointment 06-30-2024 Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Approve the 10/25/21 and 11/8/21 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented
To approve the 10/25/21 and 11/8/21 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented
From the minutes
“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved to approve the 10/25/21 and 11/8/21 Selectmen's Open Session Minutes, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of DECEMBER. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment 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 DECEMBER. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of DECEMBER. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C)
From the minutes
“Ms, Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of DECEMBER. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of DECEMBER. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C) Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: Flynn)
Adjourn at approximately 9:00 p.m
That the Board of Selectmen adjourn at approximately 9:00 p.m
From the minutes
“Ms, Ladd Fiorini moved that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at approximately 9:00 p.m. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (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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