January 31, 2022

“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen directs the Constable of the Town of Duxbury to notify and warn the inhabitants of Duxbury who are qualified to vote in the Annual Town Election to vote at Precincts One through Six at the Lt. Timothy J. Steele Athletic Building, 130 Saint George Street, Duxbury, Massachusetts on Saturday, March 26, 2022 from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Guitart Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Guitart)

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“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen vote to add the following ballot question to the Annual Town Elections on Saturday, March 26, 2022: "Shall the Town of Duxbury be allowed to exempt from the provisions of proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued for the engineering, design services and construction of a new Department of Public Works facility, to be located at 878 Tremont Street, also shown as Assessors Map Parcel No. 092-500-016?" Seconded by Mr. Guitart Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Guitart)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #2 regarding Reports, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #3 regarding Compensation of Elected Officials (Assessors and Town Clerk only as the Selectmen take no position on their compensation), as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #6 regarding Capital Budget, as presented. Seconded by Mr. McGee Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: McGee)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #7 regarding Small Equipment and Minor Services, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #9 regarding Duxbury Beach lease, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #10 regarding Fourth of July Appropriation, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #12 regarding the Petition to the Massachusetts General Court for Special Legislation to Offset Betterment Assessments from Funds from FEMA Associated with the Seawall Restoration Project, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #13 regarding Town of Duxbury Support of Offsite Storage Spent Nuclear Fuel, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #14 regarding the Proposed Amendment to the General By-laws by Adding a new Section 7.9.2, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #15 regarding the Acceptance of MGL Chapter 59, Section 5(54) to Permit the Assessors of the Town of Duxbury to Establish a Minimum Fair Cash Value of Over $1,000 for Personal Property Accounts, as presented. Seconded by Mr, Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #18 regarding CPC: Operating Fund, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #19 regarding CPC: Allocations, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #20 regarding CPC: Pickleball Courts Alden, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #21 regarding CPC: Isaac Simmons Farm Dedication, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #24 regarding the Proposed Amendment to the General By-Laws by adding a New Section 2.5, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #27 regarding Citizens' Petition - Temple Street, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #28 regarding the Proposed New Local Historic District - Keene's Brooke, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Annual Town Meeting Article #29 regarding the Proposed new Local Historic District - Temple Street, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Special Town Meeting Article #2 regarding the Special Education Reserve Fund, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Special Town Meeting Article #3 regarding Other Post-Employment Benefits, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Special Town Meeting Article #4 regarding the Stabilization Fund, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that the Board of Selectmen support and recommend the March 12, 2022 Special Town Meeting Article #7 regarding Payoff Short Term Debt, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that Mr. Matthew Sherman, as a representative of The Bay Players of Duxbury, is granted One-Day Wine & Malt Licenses for the Bay Players live theater performances at the First Parish Unitarian Church located at 842 Tremont Street from 3pm - 5:30pm and 8:00pm to 10:30pm, on the following dates, which are all subject to the conditions of the licenses: Friday, February 18, 2022 Saturday, February 19, 2022 Sunday, February 20, 2022 Friday, February 25, 2022 Saturday, February 26, 2022 Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that Ms. Sharon Cronin, as a representative of the Friends of the Council on Aging, is granted permission to hold the 10th Annual Duxbury Half Marathon to raise money for the Senior Center's Programs, on Saturday, April 2" at 7:00 AM (with a 7:30 AM race start), beginning and ending at the Duxbury Senior Center, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Guitart moved that Mr. Gary Williamson, as the President of Duxbury Youth Baseball, is granted permission to hold Duxbury Youth Baseball's Opening Day event on Saturday, April 9, 2022 from 9:30am to 12:00pm (approx.) at Train Field located on Alden Street, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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“Mr. Flynn moved that the Board of Selectmen declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of FEBRUARY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of FEBRUARY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C) 3) The recreational harvesting of Soft-Shelled Clams for the month of FEBRUARY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment D) Seconded by Mr. Guitart Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Flynn-Aye.” (Motion: Flynn, second: Guitart)

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