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Duxbury Select Board · 2023–2024 Board · Regular meeting

May 8, 2023

11 recorded votes, 1 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

Adjourn the meeting in order to meet as the Water & Sewer Commissioners, with the intent of re-convening as the Selectboard afterward

Minutes, page 1

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Selectboard adjourn the meeting in order to meet as the Water & Sewer Commissioners, with the intent of re-convening as the Selectboard afterward

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard adjourn the meeting in order to meet as the Water & Sewer Commissioners, with the intent of re-convening as the Selectboard afterward. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)

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

Instruct the Treasurer to collect the following amount for water and sewer usage charges totaling $626,047.30 and for water service charges totaling $750.00 for Water and Sewer Commitment #4 of FY23

Minutes, page 1

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the following amount for water and sewer usage charges totaling $626,047.30 and for water service charges totaling $750.00 for Water and Sewer Commitment #4 of FY23

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the following amount for water and sewer usage charges totaling $626,047.30 and for water service charges totaling $750.00 for Water and Sewer Commitment #4 of FY23. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)

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

Adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re-convene as the Selectboard

Minutes, page 2

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Board adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re-convene as the Selectboard

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Board adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re-convene as the Selectboard. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)

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

Acknowledge the petition requesting to lay out Dogwood Drive as a public way, all as shown on a plan entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan, Dogwood Drive, Duxbury, Massachusetts," dated May 30,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Selectboard vote to acknowledge the petition requesting to lay out Dogwood Drive as a public way, all as shown on a plan entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan, Dogwood Drive, Duxbury, Massachusetts," dated May 30, 2017, prepared by Grady Consulting, L.L.C., which plan is on file with the Town Clerk, and to forward this vote and the plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §§81G and 811. Also included are the comments from this evening

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard vote to acknowledge the petition requesting to lay out Dogwood Drive as a public way, all as shown on a plan entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan, Dogwood Drive, Duxbury, Massachusetts," dated May 30, 2017, prepared by Grady Consulting, L.L.C., which plan is on file with the Town Clerk, and to forward this vote and the plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §§81G and 811. Also included are the comments from this evening. Seconded, as amended, by Mr. Glennon - Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)

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

Acknowledge the petition requesting to lay out Cooper Hill Road as a public way, all as shown on a plan entitled "As-Built Plan for Cooper Hill Rd. in Duxbury, Mass.," dated December 28, 2022,...

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Selectboard vote to acknowledge the petition requesting to lay out Cooper Hill Road as a public way, all as shown on a plan entitled "As-Built Plan for Cooper Hill Rd. in Duxbury, Mass.," dated December 28, 2022, prepared by South Shore Survey Consultants, Inc., which plan is on file with the Town Clerk, and to forward this vote and the plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §§81G and 811

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard vote to acknowledge the petition requesting to lay out Cooper Hill Road as a public way, all as shown on a plan entitled "As-Built Plan for Cooper Hill Rd. in Duxbury, Mass.," dated December 28, 2022, prepared by South Shore Survey Consultants, Inc., which plan is on file with the Town Clerk, and to forward this vote and the plan to the Planning Board for its comments and recommendations pursuant to G.L. c. 41, §§81G and 811. Seconded by Mr. Glennon - Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)

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

Appoint or re-appoint the following: Audit Committee Frank M. Holden Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Burial Agent to the Board of Health Susan Kelley Re-Appointment 06-30-2028 Council of Aging Mi Kim...

Minutes, page 6

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Selectboard appoint or re-appoint the following: Audit Committee Frank M. Holden Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Burial Agent to the Board of Health Susan Kelley Re-Appointment 06-30-2028 Council of Aging Mi Kim Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-2) Ken Beebe Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-2) Chery! Tufankjian Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-2) Kathy Dowling Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-1) Peter Holden Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-1) Patty Ryan Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-1) Pam Smith Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-1) Sheila Tenaglia Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-1) Candy Brush, Alternate Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-1) Susan Hoover Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-1) Design Review Board Nancy Armington Johnson Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Gil Martin Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Lauren Sirois, Alternate Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Matthew Blumenthal, Alternate Appointment 06-30-2026 Nuclear Advisory Committee Becky Chin Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Ben Cronin Appointment 06-30-2026 Megan Driscoll Greenstein Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Sidewalk & Bike Path Committee Elaine Philbrick Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 David J. Kelley Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Steve Marshall Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Nancy Johnson Appointment 06-30-2026

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard appoint or re-appoint the following: Audit Committee Frank M. Holden Re-Appointment 06-30-2024 Burial Agent to the Board of Health Susan Kelley Re-Appointment 06-30-2028 Council of Aging Mi Kim Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-2) Ken Beebe Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-2) Chery! Tufankjian Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-2) Kathy Dowling Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-1) Peter Holden Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-1) Patty Ryan Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-1) Pam Smith Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-1) Sheila Tenaglia Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-1) Candy Brush, Alternate Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-1) Susan Hoover Appointment 06-30-2026 (T-1) Design Review Board Nancy Armington Johnson Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Gil Martin Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Lauren Sirois, Alternate Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Matthew Blumenthal, Alternate Appointment 06-30-2026 Nuclear Advisory Committee Becky Chin Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Ben Cronin Appointment 06-30-2026 Megan Driscoll Greenstein Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Sidewalk & Bike Path Committee Elaine Philbrick Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 David J. Kelley Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Steve Marshall Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Nancy Johnson Appointment 06-30-2026 Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)

Read it in the official minutes, page 6 (PDF)

Grant to Mr. Erik Christensen (Bay Farm Montessori Academy): a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their 2023 Festival on the Farm, on Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 12 PM to 5 PM, at the Bay Farm...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That Mr. Erik Christensen, as a representative of the Bay Farm Montessori Academy, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their 2023 Festival on the Farm, on Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 12 PM to 5 PM, at the Bay Farm Montessori Academy, 145 Loring Street, Duxbury, contingent upon the conditions of the license and verification of the adequacy of the certificate holder. Mr. Glennon stated that on the COI the Town of Duxbury needed to be named as additionally insured and added to the motion

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that Mr. Erik Christensen, as a representative of the Bay Farm Montessori Academy, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their 2023 Festival on the Farm, on Sunday, June 4, 2023 from 12 PM to 5 PM, at the Bay Farm Montessori Academy, 145 Loring Street, Duxbury, contingent upon the conditions of the license and verification of the adequacy of the certificate holder. Mr. Glennon stated that on the COI the Town of Duxbury needed to be named as additionally insured and added to the motion. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)

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

Grant to Mr. Paul Brogna (Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging): a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold a Black-Tie Bingo night on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Duxbury Senior Center on 10...

Minutes, page 7

ApprovePassed · 3–0

Mr. Paul Brogna, as a representative of the Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold a Black-Tie Bingo night on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Duxbury Senior Center on 10 Mayflower Street, from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM, contingent upon the conditions of the license

Yes: Fiorini, Glennon, McGeeAbstained: Guitart

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved Mr. Paul Brogna, as a representative of the Friends of the Duxbury Council on Aging, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold a Black-Tie Bingo night on Saturday, June 17, 2023 at the Duxbury Senior Center on 10 Mayflower Street, from 6:00 PM to 10:30 PM, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. Glennon - Vote: 3:0:1 (Mr. Guitart abstained).” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)

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

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Greater New England Chapter) is granted permission to conduct a portion of their annual MS Cape Cod Getaway Bike Ride in the Town of Duxbury on Saturday,...

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Greater New England Chapter) is granted permission to conduct a portion of their annual MS Cape Cod Getaway Bike Ride in the Town of Duxbury on Saturday, June 24, 2023, and contingent upon the conditions of the permit

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the National Multiple Sclerosis Society (Greater New England Chapter) is granted permission to conduct a portion of their annual MS Cape Cod Getaway Bike Ride in the Town of Duxbury on Saturday, June 24, 2023, and contingent upon the conditions of the permit. Seconded by Mr. Glennon - Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)

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

Approve the 04/24/2023 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented and as amended

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

To approve the 04/24/2023 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented and as amended

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved to approve the 04/24/2023 Selectboard Open Session Minutes, as presented and as amended. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)

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

Adjourn at approximately 8:30pm

Minutes, page 8

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 4 present

That the Selectboard adjourn at approximately 8:30pm

From the minutes

“Mr. McGee moved that the Selectboard adjourn at approximately 8:30pm. Seconded by Mr. Glennon - Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)

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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