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April 24, 2023
15 recorded votes, 0 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Cynthia Ladd Fiorini, Michael McGee, Fernando Guitart, Brian E. Glennon, II
Absent: Amy M. MacNab
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 re-convene in Open Session. "Ms. Ladd Fiorini, as Chair, 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 re-convene in Open Session. "Ms. Ladd Fiorini, as Chair, 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, Glennon Roll Call Vote: Ms, Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Mr. Glennon-Aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)
Adjourn the Executive Session and re-convene in Open Session on or about 7:15pm
That the Selectboard adjourn the Executive Session and re-convene in Open Session on or about 7:15pm
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard adjourn the Executive Session and re-convene in Open Session on or about 7:15pm. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye,; and Mr. Glennon-Aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)
Open the public hearing regarding the Alteration of Premises application for Duxbury Beach Park II
That the Selectboard open the public hearing regarding the Alteration of Premises application for Duxbury Beach Park II
From the minutes
“Mr, McGee moved that the Selectboard open the public hearing regarding the Alteration of Premises application for Duxbury Beach Park II. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Mr. Glennon-Aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)
Approve the Alteration of Licensed Premises application for Duxbury Beach Park II, Dana Battista, Manager, License No. 00034-RS-0300, located at 435 Gurnet Road, as presented and subject to all...
That the Selectboard, as the Local Licensing Authority, approves the Alteration of Licensed Premises application for Duxbury Beach Park II, Dana Battista, Manager, License No. 00034-RS-0300, located at 435 Gurnet Road, as presented and subject to all requirements of the Board of Health, Municipal Services, and the ABCC (Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission)
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard, as the Local Licensing Authority, approves the Alteration of Licensed Premises application for Duxbury Beach Park II, Dana Battista, Manager, License No. 00034-RS-0300, located at 435 Gurnet Road, as presented and subject to all requirements of the Board of Health, Municipal Services, and the ABCC (Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission). Seconded by Mr. Glennon Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Mr. Glennon-Aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)
Close the public hearing
That the Selectboard close the public hearing
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard close the public hearing. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Mr. Guitart-Aye; and Mr. Glennon-Aye.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)
Execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the Town of Duxbury ("Seller") and Rachel Ezell and Michael O' Keefe ("Buyer") for a parcel of land with the dwelling building known as the...
That the Selectboard execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the Town of Duxbury ("Seller") and Rachel Ezell and Michael O' Keefe ("Buyer") for a parcel of land with the dwelling building known as the "Isaac Simmons Farm House" and other improvements thereon, located at 761 Temple Street, Duxbury, containing 2.9 acres, more or ess, shown as "Lot 1A" and "Lot 1B" ona plan recorded with the Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 63 as Plan 484 and being a portion of the premises described in instrument recorded with said Deeds in Book 53781, Page 80
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard execute the Purchase and Sale Agreement by and between the Town of Duxbury ("Seller") and Rachel Ezell and Michael O' Keefe ("Buyer") for a parcel of land with the dwelling building known as the "Isaac Simmons Farm House" and other improvements thereon, located at 761 Temple Street, Duxbury, containing 2.9 acres, more or ess, shown as "Lot 1A" and "Lot 1B" ona plan recorded with the Plymouth Registry of Deeds in Plan Book 63 as Plan 484 and being a portion of the premises described in instrument recorded with said Deeds in Book 53781, Page 80. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)
Execute all Bond documents, as presented
That the Selectboard execute all Bond documents, as presented
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard execute all Bond documents, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)
Authorize the order for the relocation of one (1) jointly owned pole 9311/369 on Lincoln Street to clear space for a new entryway for a new subdivision, as presented, and with the condition that...
That the Selectboard authorize the order for the relocation of one (1) jointly owned pole 9311/369 on Lincoln Street to clear space for a new entryway for a new subdivision, as presented, and with the condition that Verizon New England, Inc. and/or NSTAR Electric contact the Duxbury Department of Public Works at least 48-hours prior to the commencement of the project along with other conditions that may be requested by the Selectboard
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard authorize the order for the relocation of one (1) jointly owned pole 9311/369 on Lincoln Street to clear space for a new entryway for a new subdivision, as presented, and with the condition that Verizon New England, Inc. and/or NSTAR Electric contact the Duxbury Department of Public Works at least 48-hours prior to the commencement of the project along with other conditions that may be requested by the Selectboard. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)
Authorize the order for the placement of one (1) jointly owned push-brace 11/P8PB at pole 11/8 on Chestnut Street necessary due the pole age and condition, as presented, and with the condition...
That the Selectboard authorize the order for the placement of one (1) jointly owned push-brace 11/P8PB at pole 11/8 on Chestnut Street necessary due the pole age and condition, as presented, and with the condition that Verizon New England, Inc. and/or NSTAR Electric contact the Duxbury Department of Public Works at least 48-hours prior to the commencement of the project along with other conditions that may be requested by the Selectboard
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard authorize the order for the placement of one (1) jointly owned push-brace 11/P8PB at pole 11/8 on Chestnut Street necessary due the pole age and condition, as presented, and with the condition that Verizon New England, Inc. and/or NSTAR Electric contact the Duxbury Department of Public Works at least 48-hours prior to the commencement of the project along with other conditions that may be requested by the Selectboard, Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:00.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)
Approve the Arbor Day Proclamation, as presented
That the Selectboard approve the Arbor Day Proclamation, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard approve the Arbor Day Proclamation, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)
Appointment the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Affordable Housing Trust Diane Bartlett Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Martha Himes Re-Appointment 06-30-2025...
That the Selectboard appointment the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Affordable Housing Trust Diane Bartlett Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Martha Himes Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Agricultural Commission Priscilla Lawn Chandler Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Alternative Energy Committee Wendell Cerne Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Conservation Commission Sam Butcher Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Thomas J. Gill, II Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 DEI Steering Committee Matthew Gambino (School Comm) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Martha Dennison (Library Trust.) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Dr. Danielle Klingaman (Superintendent) | Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Jeannie Horne (HR Dir.) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Joanne Moore (COA Dir.) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Jennifer Turcotte (PB Member) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Friend Weiler (Police Rep.) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Meg Jordan (Interfaith Rep.) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Karen Wong (At-Large member) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Mark Prince (At-Large member) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Alexander See (At-Large member) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Caitlan Sheehan (Teacher) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Fence Viewers Priscilla Lawn Chandler Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Jeffrey Chandler Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Fourth of July Committee Appointments - April 24, 2023 to April 30, 2024 Page LO of 12 Jamie MacNab (Co-Chair) Barbara Cleary (Secretary) Stuart A. Ruggles (Co-Chair) Chris Barry (Treasurer) Freeman ("Bo') Boynton Tl Janet Skaggs Jeff G
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard appointment the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Affordable Housing Trust Diane Bartlett Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Martha Himes Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Agricultural Commission Priscilla Lawn Chandler Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Alternative Energy Committee Wendell Cerne Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Conservation Commission Sam Butcher Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Thomas J. Gill, II Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 DEI Steering Committee Matthew Gambino (School Comm) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Martha Dennison (Library Trust.) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Dr. Danielle Klingaman (Superintendent) | Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Jeannie Horne (HR Dir.) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Joanne Moore (COA Dir.) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Jennifer Turcotte (PB Member) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Friend Weiler (Police Rep.) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Meg Jordan (Interfaith Rep.) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Karen Wong (At-Large member) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Mark Prince (At-Large member) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Alexander See (At-Large member) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Caitlan Sheehan (Teacher) Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Fence Viewers Priscilla Lawn Chandler Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Jeffrey Chandler Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Fourth of July Committee Appointments - April 24, 2023 to April 30, 2024 Page LO of 12 Jamie MacNab (Co-Chair) Barbara Cleary (Secretary) Stuart A. Ruggles (Co-Chair) Chris Barry (Treasurer) Freeman ("Bo') Boynton Tl Janet Skaggs Jeff Galdman Naney Reed fumy Hill Janet Ritch Brian Hill Pam Campbell-Smith Hutton Collin Nancy Rufo Nick Johnson Danielle Bryan Highway Safety Committee Jeff E. Lewis Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Richard Brennen Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Old Colony Elderly Services Joanne Moore Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Open Space Committee Kathy Palmer Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Shellfish Advisory Committee Gregg Morris Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Nick Bates Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Peter Dalton Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote; 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)
Grant to Ms. Doris Collins (Duxbury Art Complex Museum): a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold an Artist Reception on Sunday, May 21, 2023, and on Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM...
That Ms. Doris Collins, as a representative of the Duxbury Art Complex Museum, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold an Artist Reception on Sunday, May 21, 2023, and on Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, contingent upon the conditions of the license
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that Ms. Doris Collins, as a representative of the Duxbury Art Complex Museum, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold an Artist Reception on Sunday, May 21, 2023, and on Sunday, August 20, 2023 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Art Complex Museum, 189 Alden Street, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0-.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)
Approve the 04/10/2023 Selectboard Executive Session Minutes, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed, as presented
To approve the 04/10/2023 Selectboard Executive Session Minutes, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved to approve the 04/10/2023 Selectboard Executive Session Minutes, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)
Declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of MAY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial...
That the Selectboard declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of MAY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of MAY. 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 MAY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of MAY. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C) Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)
Adjourn at approximately 8:50pm
To adjourn at approximately 8:50pm
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved to adjourn at approximately 8:50pm. Seconded by MR. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)
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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