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September 18, 2023
18 recorded votes, 5 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Cynthia Ladd Fiorini, Michael McGee, Amy M. MacNab, Brian E. Glennon, II
Absent: Fernando Guitart
Every vote, in order
Go into Executive Session for the following purposes: Discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Duxbury DPW Employees AFSME 93 Local 1700) since an open meeting may have a...
That we go into Executive Session for the following purposes: Discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Duxbury DPW Employees AFSME 93 Local 1700) since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating and bargaining 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 and re-convene in Open Session on or about 7:00pm immediately after completion of this Executive Session. "As Chair, Ms. Ladd Fiorini declared that the necessity for an Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations as to do so in an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining, strategizing and negotiating position."
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that we go into Executive Session for the following purposes: Discussing strategy with respect to collective bargaining (Duxbury DPW Employees AFSME 93 Local 1700) since an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the litigating and bargaining 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 and re-convene in Open Session on or about 7:00pm immediately after completion of this Executive Session. "As Chair, Ms. Ladd Fiorini declared that the necessity for an Executive Session to conduct strategy sessions in preparation for contract negotiations as to do so in an Open Session may have a detrimental effect on the Town's bargaining, strategizing and negotiating position." Seconded by Mr. Glennon - Roll Call Vote: Ms. Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Mr, Glennon- Aye; and Ms. MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Glennon)
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
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Selectboard adjourn the Executive Session and re-convene in Open Session on or about 7:00pm. Seconded by Mr. Glennon - Roll Call Vote: Ms, Ladd Fiorini-Aye; Mr. McGee-Aye; Mr. Glennon- Aye; and Ms, MacNab-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Glennon)
Approve the amended and updated FY24 Senior Tax Work Off Program, as presented
That the Selectboard approve the amended and updated FY24 Senior Tax Work Off Program, as presented
Yes: Fiorini, Glennon, McGeeAbstained: MacNab
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Selectboard approve the amended and updated FY24 Senior Tax Work Off Program, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Glennon 3:0:1 (Ms. MacNab abstained).” (Motion: MacNab, second: Glennon)
Approve the use of ARPA funding for the Bluefish River Sewer Pump Station and the Wastewater Treatment Facility Actuator Replacement
That the Selectboard approve the use of ARPA funding for the Bluefish River Sewer Pump Station and the Wastewater Treatment Facility Actuator Replacement
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Selectboard approve the use of ARPA funding for the Bluefish River Sewer Pump Station and the Wastewater Treatment Facility Actuator Replacement. Seconded by Mr. Glennon 4:0:0.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Glennon)
Approve the relocated layout plan of Washington Street, which relocated plan is entitled "Relocation Right of Way Plan Washington Street Duxbury, Massachusetts," dated August 18, 2023, prepared by...
That the Selectboard approve the relocated layout plan of Washington Street, which relocated plan is entitled "Relocation Right of Way Plan Washington Street Duxbury, Massachusetts," dated August 18, 2023, prepared by Merrill Engineers and Land Surveyors (18 sheets), to relocate the layout of Washington Street as a town way, as shown on said plan, and, if applicable, to forward said plan to the Planning Board."
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Selectboard approve the relocated layout plan of Washington Street, which relocated plan is entitled "Relocation Right of Way Plan Washington Street Duxbury, Massachusetts," dated August 18, 2023, prepared by Merrill Engineers and Land Surveyors (18 sheets), to relocate the layout of Washington Street as a town way, as shown on said plan, and, if applicable, to forward said plan to the Planning Board." Seconded by Mr, Glennon 4:0:0.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Glennon)
The letter be sent via Mr. Read
That the letter be sent via Mr. Read
From the minutes
“Mr. McGee moved that the letter be sent via Mr. Read. Seconded by Mr. Glennon 4:0:0.” (Motion: McGee, second: Glennon)
Grant to Mr. Dana Battista (Blakeman's Restaurant): permission to hold The Wave Crushes Cancer event at Blakeman's Restaurant, located at Duxbury Beach Park on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from...
That Mr. Dana Battista, as representative of Blakeman's Restaurant, is granted permission to hold The Wave Crushes Cancer event at Blakeman's Restaurant, located at Duxbury Beach Park on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 6:00pm to 10:30pm, contingent upon the conditions of the permit
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that Mr. Dana Battista, as representative of Blakeman's Restaurant, is granted permission to hold The Wave Crushes Cancer event at Blakeman's Restaurant, located at Duxbury Beach Park on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 6:00pm to 10:30pm, contingent upon the conditions of the permit. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Glennon)
Grant to Ms. Sarah Brockmann (Trisideon Pictures LLC): permission to hold a filming session at the shoreline on the west side of the Powder Point Bridge on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 2pm to...
That Ms. Sarah Brockmann, Production Manager, and as the representative of Trisideon Pictures LLC, who are filming a short scene off the Powder Point Bridge, is granted permission to hold a filming session at the shoreline on the west side of the Powder Point Bridge on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 2pm to 4pm, contingent upon the conditions of the permit
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that Ms. Sarah Brockmann, Production Manager, and as the representative of Trisideon Pictures LLC, who are filming a short scene off the Powder Point Bridge, is granted permission to hold a filming session at the shoreline on the west side of the Powder Point Bridge on Friday, September 29, 2023 from 2pm to 4pm, contingent upon the conditions of the permit. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Glennon)
Adjourn the meeting in order to meet as the Water & Sewer Commissioners, with the intent of re-convening as the Selectboard afterward
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
Yes: Glennon, MacNab, McGeeThe roll call names Cynthia Ladd Fiorini but gives no vote, so this member is left out.
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab 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 - Ms. Ladd Fiorini; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye,; Mr. Glennon-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Glennon)
Instruct the Treasurer to collect the total amount of $3.859.36 for water charges for the Supplemental Water Commitment for Utility Billing FY23, Commitment #4
That the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the total amount of $3.859.36 for water charges for the Supplemental Water Commitment for Utility Billing FY23, Commitment #4
Yes: Glennon, MacNab, McGeeThe roll call names Cynthia Ladd Fiorini but gives no vote, so this member is left out.
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Board of Water & Sewer Commissioners instruct the Treasurer to collect the total amount of $3.859.36 for water charges for the Supplemental Water Commitment for Utility Billing FY23, Commitment #4. Seconded by Mr. Glennon - Ms. Ladd Fiorini; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Mr. Glennon-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Glennon)
Adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re-convene as the Selectboard
That the Board adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re-convene as the Selectboard
Yes: Glennon, MacNab, McGeeThe roll call names Cynthia Ladd Fiorini but gives no vote, so this member is left out.
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Board adjourn their meeting as Water & Sewer Commissioners and re-convene as the Selectboard. Seconded by Mr. Glennon - Ms. Ladd Fiorini; Mr. McGee-Aye; Ms. MacNab-Aye; Mr. Glennon-Aye.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Glennon)
Appoint or re-appoint the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Recreation Activities Committee Gary Smith Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Old Colony Planning Council...
That the Duxbury Selectboard appoint or re-appoint the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Recreation Activities Committee Gary Smith Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Old Colony Planning Council Allison Shane - Delegate, fill unexpired Appointment 06-30-2024
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Duxbury Selectboard appoint or re-appoint the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Recreation Activities Committee Gary Smith Re-Appointment 06-30-2026 Old Colony Planning Council Allison Shane - Delegate, fill unexpired Appointment 06-30-2024 Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Glennon)
Grant to Ms. Mary Steinke (St. John's Church): a One-Day All Alcoholic License for their 200" Birthday Gala on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at St. John's Church, 410 Washington Street, from 5:30PM...
That Ms. Mary Steinke, as a representative of St. John's Church, is granted a One-Day All Alcoholic License for their 200" Birthday Gala on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at St. John's Church, 410 Washington Street, from 5:30PM - 9:00PM, contingent upon the conditions of the license
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that Ms. Mary Steinke, as a representative of St. John's Church, is granted a One-Day All Alcoholic License for their 200" Birthday Gala on Saturday, September 30, 2023 at St. John's Church, 410 Washington Street, from 5:30PM - 9:00PM, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. Glennon - Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Glennon)
Grant to Ms. Caroline Fiske (Duxbury Food & Wine Festival): a One-Day Wine & Malt License for the "Festival Wine Stroll" on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, at the Nathanial...
That Ms. Caroline Fiske, as a representative of the Duxbury Food & Wine Festival, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for the "Festival Wine Stroll" on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, at the Nathanial Winsor Jr House, 479 Washington Street, Duxbury, contingent upon the conditions of the license
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that Ms. Caroline Fiske, as a representative of the Duxbury Food & Wine Festival, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for the "Festival Wine Stroll" on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, at the Nathanial Winsor Jr House, 479 Washington Street, Duxbury, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. Glennon - Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Glennon)
Grant to Mr. Matthew Elder (Sportworks Limited): a One-Day Wine and Malt License for their Autumn Fest, on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 11:00am - 3:00pm, at the Sportworks Ltd parking lot,...
That Mr. Matthew Elder, as a representative of Sportworks Limited, is granted a One-Day Wine and Malt License for their Autumn Fest, on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 11:00am - 3:00pm, at the Sportworks Ltd parking lot, 116 Tremont Street, Duxbury, contingent upon the conditions of the license
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that Mr. Matthew Elder, as a representative of Sportworks Limited, is granted a One-Day Wine and Malt License for their Autumn Fest, on Saturday, September 30, 2023 from 11:00am - 3:00pm, at the Sportworks Ltd parking lot, 116 Tremont Street, Duxbury, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Glennon)
Approve the 01/23/23 Selectboard's Executive Session Minutes, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
To approve the 01/23/23 Selectboard's Executive Session Minutes, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed
Yes: Fiorini, MacNab, McGeeAbstained: GlennonThe minutes give the count as 3:0:1 with the note "(Brian Cannot Vote)"; Brian Glennon is shown as not voting (abstained).
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved to approve the 01/23/23 Selectboard's Executive Session Minutes, with the contents to remain confidential until the need has passed. Seconded by Mr. Glennon - Vote: 3:0:1 (Brian Cannot Vote).” (Motion: MacNab, second: Glennon)
Declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of OCTOBER. 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 OCTOBER. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of OCTOBER. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C)
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved that the Selectboard declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of OCTOBER. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment B & C) 2) The commercial harvesting of quahog clams for the month of OCTOBER. Regulations as attached. (Please see Attachment A & C) Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: MacNab, second: Glennon)
Adjourn at approximately 9:15pm
To adjourn at approximately 9:15pm
From the minutes
“Ms. MacNab moved to adjourn at approximately 9:15pm. Seconded by Mr. Glennon Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: MacNab, 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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