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January 30, 2023
9 recorded votes, 2 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Cynthia Ladd Fiorini, Michael McGee, Theodore J. Flynn, Amy M. MacNab
Absent: Fernando Guitart
During the meeting:
- Theodore J. Flynn arrived late.
Every vote, in order
Go into executive session (strategy on potential litigation)
To go into executive session to discuss strategy with respect to potential litigation, then re-convene in open session
Yes: Fiorini, MacNab, McGeeThe minutes do not say who made this motion. The roll call does not list Theodore J. Flynn.
From the minutes
“6:30pm Executive Session - Pending Litigation For the purpose of discussing strategy with respect to potential litigation, since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the strategizing and negotiating position of the Town. Ms. Ladd Fiorini as Vice Chair declared, in accordance with Mass. General Laws Chapter 30A, section 21 and that the Selectboard will adjourn and re-convene in Open Session immediately after completion of this Executive Session. "Ms. Ladd Fiorini, as Vice Chair, declared the necessity for an Executive Session to discuss strategy with respect to litigation, as to do so in an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's strategizing, litigating, and negotiating position." Seconded by Ms. MacNab Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. McGee-aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (second: MacNab)
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: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. McGee-aye; Mr. Flynn-aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Open the Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Special Town Meeting warrant
That the Selectboard vote to open the Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard vote to open the Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Special Town Meeting warrant. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Close the Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Special Town Meeting warrant
That the Selectboard vote to close the Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Special Town Meeting warrant
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard vote to close the Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Special Town Meeting warrant. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Permit the School Department to submit a Statement Of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority
The Selectboard permit the School Department to submit a Statement Of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved the Selectboard permit the School Department to submit a Statement Of Interest to the Massachusetts School Building Authority. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Appoint or re-appoint the following: Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Christopher Ryan - fill an unexpired term, Delegate Appointment 06-30-2024 Kristin Rappe - fill an unexpired term,...
That the Selectboard appoint or re-appoint the following: Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Christopher Ryan - fill an unexpired term, Delegate Appointment 06-30-2024 Kristin Rappe - fill an unexpired term, Alternate Appointment 06-30-2024
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard appoint or re-appoint the following: Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) Christopher Ryan - fill an unexpired term, Delegate Appointment 06-30-2024 Kristin Rappe - fill an unexpired term, Alternate Appointment 06-30-2024 Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Grant to Ms. Amber Sadlier (Ragnar Events LLC): permission to conduct a portion of their Ragnar Relay New England 2023 in the Town of Duxbury on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 3:30am to 11:00am,...
That Ms. Amber Sadlier, as representative of the Ragnar Events LLC is granted permission to conduct a portion of their Ragnar Relay New England 2023 in the Town of Duxbury on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 3:30am to 11:00am, contingent upon the conditions of the permit. Ms. MacNab suggested they take a closer look at the road race requests and the impact Ms. Sheehan, Powder Point Avenue, commented on the road races, going through Powder Point. The Town Manager had hoped to appoint a committee for these road races but that has not ensued. There was a moratorium placed on these races and only the races on the list were allowed to continue but no one has looked at these races and who runs them. The Best Buddies race goes through the center of Halls corner during one of the first summer mornings and it has impacted citizens. Mr. Read commented that the moratorium was put in place in leu of the committee, and there have not been any issues
Yes: Fiorini, Flynn, McGeeAbstained: MacNab
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that Ms. Amber Sadlier, as representative of the Ragnar Events LLC is granted permission to conduct a portion of their Ragnar Relay New England 2023 in the Town of Duxbury on Saturday, May 20, 2023, from 3:30am to 11:00am, contingent upon the conditions of the permit. Ms. MacNab suggested they take a closer look at the road race requests and the impact Ms. Sheehan, Powder Point Avenue, commented on the road races, going through Powder Point. The Town Manager had hoped to appoint a committee for these road races but that has not ensued. There was a moratorium placed on these races and only the races on the list were allowed to continue but no one has looked at these races and who runs them. The Best Buddies race goes through the center of Halls corner during one of the first summer mornings and it has impacted citizens. Mr. Read commented that the moratorium was put in place in leu of the committee, and there have not been any issues. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 3:0:1 Ms. MacNab abstained..” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Grant to Mr. Paul Curley (Best Buddies Challenge - Hyannis Port): permission to travel through Duxbury and to use the Duxbury Senior Center as a rest stop, contingent upon the conditions of the permit
That Mr. Paul Curley, as representative of the Best Buddies Challenge - Hyannis Port, and participants in the 24'" Annual Best Buddies Challenge bicycle ride to be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 are granted permission to travel through Duxbury and to use the Duxbury Senior Center as a rest stop, contingent upon the conditions of the permit. Mr. McGee inquired if they could re-route the race to not go through Halls Corner. Mr. Read said they could ask
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that Mr. Paul Curley, as representative of the Best Buddies Challenge - Hyannis Port, and participants in the 24'" Annual Best Buddies Challenge bicycle ride to be held on Saturday, June 3, 2023 are granted permission to travel through Duxbury and to use the Duxbury Senior Center as a rest stop, contingent upon the conditions of the permit. Mr. McGee inquired if they could re-route the race to not go through Halls Corner. Mr. Read said they could ask. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Adjourn at approximately 7:50pm
That the Board of Selectmen adjourn at approximately 7:50pm
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Board of Selectmen adjourn at approximately 7:50pm. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. McGee-aye; Mr. Flynn-aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (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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