MassVoter.com← Duxbury Select BoardDuxbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting
January 4, 2023
10 recorded votes, 3 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Fernando Guitart, Cynthia Ladd Fiorini, Michael McGee, Theodore J. Flynn, Amy M. MacNab
Absent: None
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session for the following purposes: To discuss prospective litigation strategy since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town; and, if...
That we go into Executive Session for the following purposes: To discuss prospective litigation strategy since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town; and, if the Chair so declares, in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, and that the Selectboard will adjourn immediately after the completion of this Executive Session and will convene in Open Session on or about 7:00pm. As Chair, Mr. Guitart declared the necessity for an Executive Session to discuss prospective litigation strategy as to do so in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's strategizing and litigating position
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that we go into Executive Session for the following purposes: To discuss prospective litigation strategy since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating position of the Town; and, if the Chair so declares, in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, Section 21, and that the Selectboard will adjourn immediately after the completion of this Executive Session and will convene in Open Session on or about 7:00pm. As Chair, Mr. Guitart declared the necessity for an Executive Session to discuss prospective litigation strategy as to do so in Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's strategizing and litigating position. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Mr. Flynn-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Adjourn the Executive Session and re-convene in Open Session on or about 7:00pm
That the Selectboard adjourn the Executive Session and re-convene in Open Session on or about 7:00pm
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard adjourn the Executive Session and re-convene in Open Session on or about 7:00pm. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Mr. Guitart-Aye; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Mr. Flynn-Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Direct 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
That the Selectboard 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 25, 2023 from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard 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 25, 2023 from 8:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. Seconded by Mr. Flynn - Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Opt in to allow in-person early voting for the March 25, 2023 Annual Town Election at the following location during the specified times: In-person early voting will take place at the Town Clerk's...
That the Selectboard opt in to allow in-person early voting for the March 25, 2023 Annual Town Election at the following location during the specified times: In-person early voting will take place at the Town Clerk's office, Town Hall, 878 Tremont Street, Monday, March 13" through Wednesday, March 224, excluding Saturday and Sunday, during normal Town Hall business hours
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard opt in to allow in-person early voting for the March 25, 2023 Annual Town Election at the following location during the specified times: In-person early voting will take place at the Town Clerk's office, Town Hall, 878 Tremont Street, Monday, March 13" through Wednesday, March 224, excluding Saturday and Sunday, during normal Town Hall business hours, Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote; 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Pursuant to the vote taken under Article 2 of the October 17, 2022 Special Town Meeting, purchase all or a portion of the parcel of land located at 293 Mayflower Street, approximately shown as...
That the Selectboard, pursuant to the vote taken under Article 2 of the October 17, 2022 Special Town Meeting, purchase all or a portion of the parcel of land located at 293 Mayflower Street, approximately shown as "Town Purchase 35.9+ Ac." on a plan entitled "Work Plan 293 Mayflower Street", dated November 29, 2021, and dated last revised, December 30, 2021, prepared by Stenbeck & Taylor, Inc., including 14.63 acres of cranberry bog identified by the Duxbury Assessors as a portion of Parcel 093-024-000, excluding therefrom the existing residence as shown on said plan, for consideration in the amount of $1,500,000 (One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars), and to accept a right of first refusal and option to purchase the residential home located at 293 Mayflower Street, and, further, to execute, and to authorize the Chair or Vice Chair to execute, on behalf of the Selectboard, an Acceptance of Deed, Right of First Refusal and Option to Purchase, settlement statements, management agreements, and any and all other documents as may be necessary or convenient to accomplish the foregoing
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard, pursuant to the vote taken under Article 2 of the October 17, 2022 Special Town Meeting, purchase all or a portion of the parcel of land located at 293 Mayflower Street, approximately shown as "Town Purchase 35.9+ Ac." on a plan entitled "Work Plan 293 Mayflower Street", dated November 29, 2021, and dated last revised, December 30, 2021, prepared by Stenbeck & Taylor, Inc., including 14.63 acres of cranberry bog identified by the Duxbury Assessors as a portion of Parcel 093-024-000, excluding therefrom the existing residence as shown on said plan, for consideration in the amount of $1,500,000 (One Million Five Hundred Thousand Dollars), and to accept a right of first refusal and option to purchase the residential home located at 293 Mayflower Street, and, further, to execute, and to authorize the Chair or Vice Chair to execute, on behalf of the Selectboard, an Acceptance of Deed, Right of First Refusal and Option to Purchase, settlement statements, management agreements, and any and all other documents as may be necessary or convenient to accomplish the foregoing. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Approve the 10/03/22 Selectboard Executive Session Minutes, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
To approve the 10/03/22 Selectboard Executive Session Minutes, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
Yes: Fiorini, Flynn, Guitart, MacNabAbstained: McGee
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved to approve the 10/03/22 Selectboard Executive Session Minutes, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 4:0:1 (Mr. McGee abstained as he was absent during this meeting).” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Approve the 7/11/22 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented
To approve the 7/11/22 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented
Yes: Fiorini, MacNab, McGeeAbstained: Flynn, Guitart
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved to approve the 7/11/22 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 3:0:2. (Mr. Guitart and Mr. Flynn abstained as they were absent during this meeting).” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Approve the 8/8/22 and 8/22/22 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented and amended
To approve the 8/8/22 and 8/22/22 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented and amended
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved to approve the 8/8/22 and 8/22/22 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented and amended. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)
Approve the 8/29/22 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented
To approve the 8/29/22 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented
Yes: Flynn, Guitart, MacNab, McGeeAbstained: Fiorini
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved to approve the 8/29/22 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote:4:0:1 (Ms. Ladd Fiorini to abstain as she was absent during this meeting).” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Adjourn at approximately 9:20pm
To adjourn at approximately 9:20pm
From the minutes
“Mr, McGee moved to adjourn at approximately 9:20pm. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote; 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, 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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