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Duxbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

June 27, 2022

14 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Cynthia Ladd Fiorini, Michael McGee, Amy M. MacNab, Theodore J. Flynn

Absent: Fernando Guitart

Every vote, in order

Open the public hearing regarding proposed fee changes for the Cemetery Department

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Selectboard open the public hearing regarding proposed fee changes for the Cemetery Department

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard open the public hearing regarding proposed fee changes for the Cemetery Department. Seconded by Ms. MacNab _ Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. Flyn-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Ms. MacNab-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)

Read it in the official minutes, page 1 (PDF)

Approve the Cemetery/Crematory fees as listed in a memorandum dated April 29, 2022 from Robert Hayes, Chair of the Cemetery Trust, and Chip Locketti, Director, and as recommended by the Fiscal...

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Selectboard approve the Cemetery/Crematory fees as listed in a memorandum dated April 29, 2022 from Robert Hayes, Chair of the Cemetery Trust, and Chip Locketti, Director, and as recommended by the Fiscal Advisory Committee, with new fees starting effective August 1, 2022

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard approve the Cemetery/Crematory fees as listed in a memorandum dated April 29, 2022 from Robert Hayes, Chair of the Cemetery Trust, and Chip Locketti, Director, and as recommended by the Fiscal Advisory Committee, with new fees starting effective August 1, 2022. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. Flyn-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Ms. MacNab-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Close the public hearing regarding the proposed fee changes

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Selectboard close the public hearing regarding the proposed fee changes

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard close the public hearing regarding the proposed fee changes. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. Flyn-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Ms. MacNab-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Execute the lease between the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc. and the Town of Duxbury with a term beginning July 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2023 in the amount of $950,000

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Selectboard execute the lease between the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc. and the Town of Duxbury with a term beginning July 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2023 in the amount of $950,000

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard execute the lease between the Duxbury Beach Reservation, Inc. and the Town of Duxbury with a term beginning July 1, 2022 and ending on June 30, 2023 in the amount of $950,000. Seconded by Ms. MacNab - Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. Flyn-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Ms. MacNab-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)

Read it in the official minutes, page 2 (PDF)

Approve the Municipal Relief and/or Reserve Fund Transfers, as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Selectboard approve the Municipal Relief and/or Reserve Fund Transfers, as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard approve the Municipal Relief and/or Reserve Fund Transfers, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. Flyn-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Ms. MacNab-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn the meeting as Selectboard in order to meet as the Water & Sewer Commissioners, with the intent of reconvening as the Selectboard afterward

Minutes, page 3

ProceduralPassed · 5–0

That the Selectboard adjourn the meeting as Selectboard in order to meet as the Water & Sewer Commissioners, with the intent of reconvening as the Selectboard afterward

The minutes give the count as 5-0-0, but 4 members were present for this vote (Cynthia Ladd Fiorini, Michael McGee, Amy M. MacNab and Theodore J. Flynn). Showing the count only.

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard adjourn the meeting as Selectboard in order to meet as the Water & Sewer Commissioners, with the intent of reconvening as the Selectboard afterward. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Instruct the Treasurer to collect the total amount of $9,890.08 for water charges for Commitment M-2022-2

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the total amount of $9,890.08 for water charges for Commitment M-2022-2

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the total amount of $9,890.08 for water charges for Commitment M-2022-2. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. Flyn-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Ms. MacNab-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 3 (PDF)

Adjourn and re-convene as the Selectboard

Minutes, page 4

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Water & Sewer Commissioners adjourn and re-convene as the Selectboard

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Water & Sewer Commissioners adjourn and re-convene as the Selectboard. Seconded by Ms. MacNab _ Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. Flyn-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Ms. MacNab-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Accept, with gratitude, the Copeland Family Foundation, Inc., donation of $6,000.00 for the Duxbury Animal Shelter

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Selectboard accept, with gratitude, the Copeland Family Foundation, Inc., donation of $6,000.00 for the Duxbury Animal Shelter

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard 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: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. Flyn-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Ms. MacNab-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 4 (PDF)

Recognize the following appointments/re-appointments: Alternative Energy Committee Adam Earle FY23 Appointment 06-30-2025 Audit Committee Jerry Pisani FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2023 Frank M....

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Selectboard recognize the following appointments/re-appointments: Alternative Energy Committee Adam Earle FY23 Appointment 06-30-2025 Audit Committee Jerry Pisani FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2023 Frank M. Holden FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2023 (Zoning) Board of Appeals Borys Goynyez (Alternate) FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2023 Philip Thorn (Alternate) FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2023 Tanya Trevisan (Alternate) FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2023 Board of Health Melissa Brown-Rosenbladt FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Nicholas C. Leing FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Burial Agent to the Board of Health Susan C. Kelley FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2023 Open Space Committee Rich Holmes FY23 Appointment 06-30-2025 Pat Loring FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Boyd Boynton FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 South Shore Recycling Cooperative Peter Buttkus, DPW Director FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Norm Smith, DPW Oper. Mngr. FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2025

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard recognize the following appointments/re-appointments: Alternative Energy Committee Adam Earle FY23 Appointment 06-30-2025 Audit Committee Jerry Pisani FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2023 Frank M. Holden FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2023 (Zoning) Board of Appeals Borys Goynyez (Alternate) FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2023 Philip Thorn (Alternate) FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2023 Tanya Trevisan (Alternate) FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2023 Board of Health Melissa Brown-Rosenbladt FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Nicholas C. Leing FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Burial Agent to the Board of Health Susan C. Kelley FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2023 Open Space Committee Rich Holmes FY23 Appointment 06-30-2025 Pat Loring FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Boyd Boynton FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 South Shore Recycling Cooperative Peter Buttkus, DPW Director FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Norm Smith, DPW Oper. Mngr. FY23 Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Seconded by Ms. MacNab Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. Flyn-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Ms. MacNab-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Grant to Ms. Laura Hay (South Shore Conservatory's Duxbury Music Festival): a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Live Performances to be held at the South Shore Conservatory - Ellison Center...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

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 Live Performances to be held at the South Shore Conservatory - Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 Saint George Street, on July 07, 10, 11, 13 & 15, 2022 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, contingent upon the conditions of the licenses

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee 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 Live Performances to be held at the South Shore Conservatory - Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 Saint George Street, on July 07, 10, 11, 13 & 15, 2022 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm, contingent upon the conditions of the licenses. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. Flyn-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Ms. MacNab-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Grant to Mr. Christopher Barry (Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging): a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Golf Tournament Reception on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Duxbury Senior...

Minutes, page 6

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That Mr. Christopher Barry, as a representative of the Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Golf Tournament Reception on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, from 5:00PM - 9:00PM, contingent upon the conditions of the license

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that Mr. Christopher Barry, as a representative of the Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Golf Tournament Reception on Monday, September 19, 2022 at the Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, from 5:00PM - 9:00PM, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. Flyn-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Ms. MacNab-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of JULY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Selectboard declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of JULY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of JULY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C)

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of JULY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of JULY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C) Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. Flyn-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Ms. MacNab-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

Adjourn at approximately 8:15pm

Minutes, page 7

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Board of Selectmen adjourn at approximately 8:15pm

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at approximately 8:15pm. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-aye; Mr. Flyn-aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Ms. MacNab-aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)

Read it in the official minutes, page 7 (PDF)

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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