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Duxbury Select Board · 2022–2023 Board · Regular meeting

February 6, 2023

22 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

Approve the use of up to $485,000 in ARPA funds for the Initial Site Assessment, Comprehensive Site Assessment, Corrective Action alternatives analysis, and corrective action design related to...

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To approve the use of up to $485,000 in ARPA funds for the Initial Site Assessment, Comprehensive Site Assessment, Corrective Action alternatives analysis, and corrective action design related to solid waste management at the former Duxbury Landfill Inc./McNeil Dump property on Mayflower Street and if the request to Plymouth County ARPA should be denied, to further approve the use of our own local ARPA funding under the category of "Revenue Loss."

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved to approve the use of up to $485,000 in ARPA funds for the Initial Site Assessment, Comprehensive Site Assessment, Corrective Action alternatives analysis, and corrective action design related to solid waste management at the former Duxbury Landfill Inc./McNeil Dump property on Mayflower Street and if the request to Plymouth County ARPA should be denied, to further approve the use of our own local ARPA funding under the category of "Revenue Loss." Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

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

Sign the February 28, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard sign the February 28, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard sign the February 28, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

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

Re-open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to accommodate changes as recommended by the Town Manager and/or the Selectboard

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard re-open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to accommodate changes as recommended by the Town Manager and/or the Selectboard

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard re-open the Annual Town Meeting Warrant to accommodate changes as recommended by the Town Manager and/or the Selectboard. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)

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

The language in Article 12 and Article 13 will remain as is

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · 3–2

That the language in Article 12 and Article 13 will remain as is

Yes: Guitart, MacNab, McGeeNo: Fiorini, Flynn

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the language in Article 12 and Article 13 will remain as is. Ms. MacNab seconded Roll Call vote: Mr. Flynn-Nay; Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Nay; Mr. McGee-Aye, Ms. MacNab-Aye; and Mr. Guitart-Aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)

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

Support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #2 regarding Reports, as presented

Minutes, page 2

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #2 regarding Reports, as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #2 regarding Reports, as presented Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

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

Support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #5 regarding Operating Budget, as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #5 regarding Operating Budget, as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #5 regarding Operating Budget, as presented Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

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

Support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #7 regarding Small Equipment and Minor Services, as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #7 regarding Small Equipment and Minor Services, as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #7 regarding Small Equipment and Minor Services, as presented Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

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

Support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #9 regarding Duxbury Beach Lease, as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #9 regarding Duxbury Beach Lease, as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #9 regarding Duxbury Beach Lease, as presented Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

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

Support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #10 regarding Fourth of July Appropriation, as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · 4–0

That the Selectboard support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #10 regarding Fourth of July Appropriation, as presented

Yes: Fiorini, Flynn, Guitart, McGeeAbstained: MacNab

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #10 regarding Fourth of July Appropriation, as presented Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 4:0:1 (Ms. MacNab abstained as her husband is on the committee).” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

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

Support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #11 regarding Educational Cable Access and Technology, as presented

Minutes, page 3

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #11 regarding Educational Cable Access and Technology, as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #11 regarding Educational Cable Access and Technology, as presented Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

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

Support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #14 regarding PFAS Monitoring and Sampling at the Town Transfer Station, as presented. |

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #14 regarding PFAS Monitoring and Sampling at the Town Transfer Station, as presented. |

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #14 regarding PFAS Monitoring and Sampling at the Town Transfer Station, as presented. | Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

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

Support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #16 regarding Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds, as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #16 regarding Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds, as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard support and recommend approval at the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article #16 regarding Expenditure of Opioid Settlement Funds, as presented Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

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

The Town Manager makes all recommended changes to the articles as recommended by the Town Manager and that the Selectboard close the Saturday, March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. |

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Town Manager makes all recommended changes to the articles as recommended by the Town Manager and that the Selectboard close the Saturday, March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. |

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Town Manager makes all recommended changes to the articles as recommended by the Town Manager and that the Selectboard close the Saturday, March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. | Seconded by Mr. Flynn - Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

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

Sign the Saturday, March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard sign the Saturday, March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard sign the Saturday, March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)

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

Sign the Saturday, March 11, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard sign the Saturday, March 11, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard sign the Saturday, March 11, 2023 Special Town Meeting Warrant. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

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

Accept the Resignation of Candace Martin from the Seawall Committee and thanked her for her service

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To accept the Resignation of Candace Martin from the Seawall Committee and thanked her for her service

From the minutes

“Mr. Guitart moved to accept the Resignation of Candace Martin from the Seawall Committee and thanked her for her service. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

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

Grant to Ms. Barbara Mello (Duxbury Rotary Club): a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold a Trivia Night on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Duxbury Senior Center, 10...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That Ms. Barbara Mello, as a representative of the Duxbury Rotary Club, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold a Trivia Night on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, contingent upon the conditions of the license

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that Ms. Barbara Mello, as a representative of the Duxbury Rotary Club, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold a Trivia Night on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Duxbury Senior Center, 10 Mayflower Street, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. Flynn _ Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

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

Grant to Mr. Gary Williamson: permission to hold Duxbury Youth Baseball's Opening Day event on Saturday, April 8, 2023 from 9:30am to 12:00pm (approx.) at Train Field located on Alden Street, and...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

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 8, 2023 from 9:30am to 12:00pm (approx.) at Train Field located on Alden Street, and contingent upon the conditions of the permit

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee 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 8, 2023 from 9:30am to 12:00pm (approx.) at Train Field located on Alden Street, and contingent upon the conditions of the permit. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

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

Grant to Ms. Anne Marie Winchester (South Shore Race Management): permission to hold the 4" Annual Duxbury Fitness 5K Road Race in Duxbury on Sunday, June 4, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and,...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That Ms. Anne Marie Winchester, as a representative of the South Shore Race Management, LLC, is granted permission to hold the 4" Annual Duxbury Fitness 5K Road Race in Duxbury on Sunday, June 4, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and, contingent upon the conditions of the permit. |

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that Ms. Anne Marie Winchester, as a representative of the South Shore Race Management, LLC, is granted permission to hold the 4" Annual Duxbury Fitness 5K Road Race in Duxbury on Sunday, June 4, 2023, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and, contingent upon the conditions of the permit. | Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Grant to Ms. Kristy Ladieu (Duxbury Education Foundation): permission to hold a road race on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, beginning at 6:00 AM (registration) to approximately 11:00AM as described in the...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That Ms. Kristy Ladieu, as a representative of the Duxbury Education Foundation, is granted permission to hold a road race on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, beginning at 6:00 AM (registration) to approximately 11:00AM as described in the application materials and, contingent upon the conditions of the permit

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that Ms. Kristy Ladieu, as a representative of the Duxbury Education Foundation, is granted permission to hold a road race on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, beginning at 6:00 AM (registration) to approximately 11:00AM as described in the application materials and, contingent upon the conditions of the permit. Seconded by Mr. Flynn - Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Approve the 01/30/23 Selectboard Executive Session Minutes, as amended, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · 4–0

To approve the 01/30/23 Selectboard Executive Session Minutes, as amended, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed

Yes: Fiorini, Flynn, MacNab, McGeeAbstained: Guitart

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved to approve the 01/30/23 Selectboard Executive Session Minutes, as amended, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 4:0:1 (Mr. Guitart abstained as he was absent).” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (PDF)

Adjourn at approximately 9:45pm

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at approximately 9:45pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Guitart moved to adjourn at approximately 9:45pm. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Flynn)

Read it in the official minutes, page 8 (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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