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April 22, 2024
8 recorded votes, 1 with disagreement.
Sources: Official minutes (PDF)
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Attendance
Present: Michael McGee, Brian E. Glennon, II, Amy M. MacNab, Fernando Guitart
Absent: Cynthia Ladd Fiorini
Every vote, in order
Authorize the sale of $3.565 million in general obligation bonds dated May 1, 2024, as outlined in the document entitled Vote of the Selectboard, dated April 22, 2024, as prepared by Bond Council...
That the Selectboard authorize the sale of $3.565 million in general obligation bonds dated May 1, 2024, as outlined in the document entitled Vote of the Selectboard, dated April 22, 2024, as prepared by Bond Council and provided to each Board member, and further I move that the Selectboard authorized the following documents as presented: Bond note of the Selectboard Official Statement Certificate, Tax Certificate, and continuing disclosure statement, and we waive full reading of these documents
From the minutes
“Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard authorize the sale of $3.565 million in general obligation bonds dated May 1, 2024, as outlined in the document entitled Vote of the Selectboard, dated April 22, 2024, as prepared by Bond Council and provided to each Board member, and further I move that the Selectboard authorized the following documents as presented: Bond note of the Selectboard Official Statement Certificate, Tax Certificate, and continuing disclosure statement, and we waive full reading of these documents. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: MacNab)
Permit the placing of lawn signs requested by Ms. Hunt as stated in her email dated March 29, 2024 on behalf of the Community Garden Club of Duxbury, a non-profit charitable organization, in...
That the Selectboard permit the placing of lawn signs requested by Ms. Hunt as stated in her email dated March 29, 2024 on behalf of the Community Garden Club of Duxbury, a non-profit charitable organization, in accordance with the Zoning Bylaws Section 601.8.7. 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 signs (18" X 24") as described in the request dated March 29, 2024; 2) Displayed at the following locations: a) Duxbury Free Library b) St. George Street Flagpole Island c) Boomer Square Island d) Island at Tobey Garden and Tremont e) Island at Chestnut Street and Tremont f) Miles Standish sign island at Chestnut Street and Tremont g) Halls Corner Rotary Island h) (2) Islands at Millbrook intersection (139 and Rte. 3A) i) Rte. 14 Rotary j) Town Green 3) Signs to be displayed during May 1 - May 12, for ticket sales, and July 14 - July 22, days leading up to the Garden Tour
From the minutes
“Motion: Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard permit the placing of lawn signs requested by Ms. Hunt as stated in her email dated March 29, 2024 on behalf of the Community Garden Club of Duxbury, a non-profit charitable organization, in accordance with the Zoning Bylaws Section 601.8.7. 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 signs (18" X 24") as described in the request dated March 29, 2024; 2) Displayed at the following locations: a) Duxbury Free Library b) St. George Street Flagpole Island c) Boomer Square Island d) Island at Tobey Garden and Tremont e) Island at Chestnut Street and Tremont f) Miles Standish sign island at Chestnut Street and Tremont g) Halls Corner Rotary Island h) (2) Islands at Millbrook intersection (139 and Rte. 3A) i) Rte. 14 Rotary j) Town Green 3) Signs to be displayed during May 1 - May 12, for ticket sales, and July 14 - July 22, days leading up to the Garden Tour. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: MacNab)
Approve the Arbor Day Proclamation, as presented
That the Selectboard approve the Arbor Day Proclamation, as presented
From the minutes
“Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard approve the Arbor Day Proclamation, as presented. Seconded by Mr. Guitart Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Guitart)
Appointments, re-appointments and a resignation listed in the minutes (Agricultural Commission, Fourth of July Committee and others)
To make the appointments, re-appointments and resignation listed in the table in the minutes (Agricultural Commission, Audit Committee, Design Review Board, Fourth of July Committee, Nuclear Advisory Committee, Open Space Committee and others)
Yes: Glennon, Guitart, McGeeAbstained: MacNabThe minutes do not say who made this motion.
From the minutes
“Agricultural Commission Jeffrey Chandler Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Carl O'Neil Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Earl Ricker Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Audit Committee Vincent Walsh (FAC Rep) Appointment 06-30-2025 Design Review Board Justin Heil Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Megan McClure Koss (alternate) | Appointment 06-30-2027 Matthew Blumenthal Appointment 06-30-2027 Fourth of July Committee Jamie MacNab Janet Skaggs Nancy Reed Pamela Campbell Smith Stu Ruggles Chris Barry Jeff Goldman Nancy Rufo Barbara Cleary Hutton Collin Freeman "Bo" Boynton, III Danielle Bryan Janet Ritch ** ALL RE-APPOINTMENTS with ters to expire as of April 30, 2025** Nuclear Advisory Committee James Lampert Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Old Colony Elderly Services Joanne Moore Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Old Colony Planning Council (Aging) Joanne Moore Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Open Space Committee Kathy Cross Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Melissa Brown Rosenbladt Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Rich Holmes Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Recreation Activities Committee Brian Campbell Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Gary Williams Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Resignations: Fiscal Advisory Committee James Lampert Resignation 06-30-2024 Seconded by Mr. Guitart - Vote: 3:0:1 (Ms. MacNab abstained).” (second: Guitart)
Grant to Mr. James Koone (The Bay Players of Duxbury): One-Day AIl Alcoholic Licenses for the Bay Players live performances at the First Parish Unitarian Church located at 842 Tremont Street,...
That Mr. James Koone, as a representative of The Bay Players of Duxbury, is granted One-Day AIl Alcoholic Licenses for the Bay Players live performances at the First Parish Unitarian Church located at 842 Tremont Street, Duxbury, on the following dates, which are all subject to the conditions of the licenses: Friday, May 10, 2024 7:30pm-10:00pm 9. Saturday, May 11, 2024 7:30pm- 10:00pm Friday, May 17, 2024 7:30pm- 10:00pm Saturday, May 18, 2024 7:30pm-10:00pm Sunday, May 19, 2024 2:30pm-5:00pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Glennon moved that Mr. James Koone, as a representative of The Bay Players of Duxbury, is granted One-Day AIl Alcoholic Licenses for the Bay Players live performances at the First Parish Unitarian Church located at 842 Tremont Street, Duxbury, on the following dates, which are all subject to the conditions of the licenses: Friday, May 10, 2024 7:30pm-10:00pm 9. Saturday, May 11, 2024 7:30pm- 10:00pm Friday, May 17, 2024 7:30pm- 10:00pm Saturday, May 18, 2024 7:30pm-10:00pm Sunday, May 19, 2024 2:30pm-5:00pm Seconded by Mr. Guitart Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Guitart)
Grant to Mr. Cole O'Shaughnessy (Heather Bone Foundation): permission to hold a Kids' Celebration Parade fundraiser at the Alden School/Taylor Field, on Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 10:00am to...
That Mr. Cole O'Shaughnessy, representative of the Heather Bone Foundation, is granted permission to hold a Kids' Celebration Parade fundraiser at the Alden School/Taylor Field, on Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm, contingent upon the conditions of the permit
From the minutes
“Mr. Glennon moved that Mr. Cole O'Shaughnessy, representative of the Heather Bone Foundation, is granted permission to hold a Kids' Celebration Parade fundraiser at the Alden School/Taylor Field, on Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 10:00am to 2:00pm, contingent upon the conditions of the permit. Seconded by Mr. Guitart Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Guitart)
Declare a temporary Bonus Shellfish Season for: 1) The commercial harvesting of softshell clams for the month of May
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. Glennon 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. Guitart - Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Guitart)
Adjourn at approximately 9:30pm
To adjourn at approximately 9:30pm
From the minutes
“Mr. Glennon moved to adjourn at approximately 9:30pm, Seconded by Mr. Guitart Vote: 4:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Guitart)
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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