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February 13, 2023
15 recorded votes, 2 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
Remove the imposition of asset and income limits under MGL c. 59 §5K
That the Selectboard remove the imposition of asset and income limits under MGL c. 59 §5K
Yes: Fiorini, Flynn, Guitart, McGeeAbstained: MacNab
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard remove the imposition of asset and income limits under MGL c. 59 §5K. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 4:0:1 (Ms. MacNab abstained).” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Declare as surplus the following: 1991 16'x20' and 16'x25' Floats in order to allow these items to be disposed of, sold, auctioned or donated, all in accordance with M.G.L. ¢.30b and the Town's...
To declare as surplus the following: 1991 16'x20' and 16'x25' Floats in order to allow these items to be disposed of, sold, auctioned or donated, all in accordance with M.G.L. ¢.30b and the Town's rules and regulations, with proceeds to go to the General Fund
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved to declare as surplus the following: 1991 16'x20' and 16'x25' Floats in order to allow these items to be disposed of, sold, auctioned or donated, all in accordance with M.G.L. ¢.30b and the Town's rules and regulations, with proceeds to go to the General Fund. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)
Approve a General License for James Bertoni d/b/a Surf Dogz, contingent upon the completion of all Board of Health, Fire Department, and Municipal Services Department inspections and receipt of...
That the Selectboard approve a General License for James Bertoni d/b/a Surf Dogz, contingent upon the completion of all Board of Health, Fire Department, and Municipal Services Department inspections and receipt of all appropriate permits / licenses, and the payment of all fees
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard approve a General License for James Bertoni d/b/a Surf Dogz, contingent upon the completion of all Board of Health, Fire Department, and Municipal Services Department inspections and receipt of all appropriate permits / licenses, and the payment of all fees. Seconded by Ms. McNab Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)
Approve the Common Victualler License for 2023 for the Duxbury House @ The Village Memory Care Residence, subject to satisfactory inspection by the Municipal Services Department and the Board of...
That the Selectboard approve the Common Victualler License for 2023 for the Duxbury House @ The Village Memory Care Residence, subject to satisfactory inspection by the Municipal Services Department and the Board of Health, receipt of all requirements and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard approve the Common Victualler License for 2023 for the Duxbury House @ The Village Memory Care Residence, subject to satisfactory inspection by the Municipal Services Department and the Board of Health, receipt of all requirements and payment of all funds/fees owed to the Town of Duxbury. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Permit the temporary placing of four spotlights in a row, on the property of Holy Family Church, as requested by Mr. Handfield in his email dated January 30, 2023, on behalf of the Clancy children...
That the Selectboard permit the temporary placing of four spotlights in a row, on the property of Holy Family Church, as requested by Mr. Handfield in his email dated January 30, 2023, on behalf of the Clancy children and Laney Ladd, and in accordance with the Zoning Bylaws Section 601.8. Exempted Signs which states "Temporary signs erected for any charitable or religious cause or allowed by the Board of Selectmen," contingent upon the following conditions: 1) Placement of spotlights as described in the request dated January 30, 2023. 2) Displayed at the following locations: -Holy Family Church property (exact location TBD) 3) Signs/Spotlights can be displayed for the period of up to 30 days
Yes: Flynn, Guitart, MacNab, McGeeThe minutes say Cynthia Ladd Fiorini recused (stepped aside), and the vote record lists Cynthia Ladd Fiorini as recused. Cynthia Ladd Fiorini stepped aside (recused) and did not vote.
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard permit the temporary placing of four spotlights in a row, on the property of Holy Family Church, as requested by Mr. Handfield in his email dated January 30, 2023, on behalf of the Clancy children and Laney Ladd, and in accordance with the Zoning Bylaws Section 601.8. Exempted Signs which states "Temporary signs erected for any charitable or religious cause or allowed by the Board of Selectmen," contingent upon the following conditions: 1) Placement of spotlights as described in the request dated January 30, 2023. 2) Displayed at the following locations: -Holy Family Church property (exact location TBD) 3) Signs/Spotlights can be displayed for the period of up to 30 days. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 4:0:1 (Ms. Ladd Fiorini recused herself).” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Approve of the changes and updates to the Charge of the Coastal Resiliency Task Force, as presented
That the Selectboard approve of the changes and updates to the Charge of the Coastal Resiliency Task Force, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard approve of the changes and updates to the Charge of the Coastal Resiliency Task Force, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn - Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Support and recommend approval of the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 3 regarding Compensation of Elected Officials, as presented
That the Selectboard support and recommend approval of the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 3 regarding Compensation of Elected Officials, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard support and recommend approval of the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 3 regarding Compensation of Elected Officials, as presented. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 5:0:0* (*Note: this will be re-voted at a future Selectboard meeting as Ms. MacNab inadvertently did not recuse herself from this vote as her husband is on the Board of Assessors).” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)
Support and recommend approval of the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 4 regarding Funding of Salaries, as presented
That the Selectboard support and recommend approval of the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 4 regarding Funding of Salaries, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard support and recommend approval of the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 4 regarding Funding of Salaries, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Support and recommend approval of the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 19 regarding Acceptance of further provisions of the "Brave Act," as presented
That the Selectboard support and recommend approval of the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 19 regarding Acceptance of further provisions of the "Brave Act," as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard support and recommend approval of the March 11, 2023 Annual Town Meeting Article No. 19 regarding Acceptance of further provisions of the "Brave Act," as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Support and recommend approval of the March 11, 2023 Annual Town meeting Article No. 12 regarding Funding of Design, Permitting and Construction of the Seawall-Related Duxbury Beach Nourishment...
That the Selectboard support and recommend approval of the March 11, 2023 Annual Town meeting Article No. 12 regarding Funding of Design, Permitting and Construction of the Seawall-Related Duxbury Beach Nourishment Project, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard support and recommend approval of the March 11, 2023 Annual Town meeting Article No. 12 regarding Funding of Design, Permitting and Construction of the Seawall-Related Duxbury Beach Nourishment Project, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Support and recommend the engineering, design, permitting and construction of a Duxbury Beach Seawall
That the Selectboard support and recommend the engineering, design, permitting and construction of a Duxbury Beach Seawall
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard support and recommend the engineering, design, permitting and construction of a Duxbury Beach Seawall. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Samantha Allen, as a representative of Law Mom LLC, is granted a One-Day Wine and Malt License for their First Time Homebuyers Seminar, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 10:00am - 12:00pm, at Law...
That Samantha Allen, as a representative of Law Mom LLC, is granted a One-Day Wine and Malt License for their First Time Homebuyers Seminar, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 10:00am - 12:00pm, at Law Mom, 5 Chestnut Street, Duxbury and, contingent upon the conditions of the license
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that Samantha Allen, as a representative of Law Mom LLC, is granted a One-Day Wine and Malt License for their First Time Homebuyers Seminar, on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 10:00am - 12:00pm, at Law Mom, 5 Chestnut Street, Duxbury and, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Samantha Allen, as a representative of Law Mom LLC, is granted a One-Day Wine and Malt License for their Asset Protection Seminar, on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm, at Law Mom,...
That Samantha Allen, as a representative of Law Mom LLC, is granted a One-Day Wine and Malt License for their Asset Protection Seminar, on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm, at Law Mom, 5 Chestnut Street, Duxbury and, contingent upon the conditions of the license
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that Samantha Allen, as a representative of Law Mom LLC, is granted a One-Day Wine and Malt License for their Asset Protection Seminar, on Thursday, September 28, 2023 from 7:00pm - 9:00pm, at Law Mom, 5 Chestnut Street, Duxbury and, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Approve the 02/06/23 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented
To approve the 02/06/23 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved to approve the 02/06/23 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Flynn Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Flynn)
Adjourn at approximately 9:45pm
To adjourn at approximately 9:45pm
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved to adjourn at approximately 9:45pm. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: MacNab)
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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