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Duxbury Select Board · 2024–2025 Board · Regular meeting

June 3, 2024

16 recorded votes, 4 with disagreement.

Sources: Official minutes (PDF)

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Attendance

Present: Michael McGee, Amy M. MacNab, Brian E. Glennon, II, Cynthia Ladd Fiorini, Fernando Guitart

Absent: None

Every vote, in order

Approve of the end of year transfers, as presented

Minutes, page 4

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard approve of the end of year transfers, as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Guitart moved that the Selectboard approve of the end of year transfers, as presented. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Guitart, second: Fiorini)

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

Authorize the petition order to relocate one (1) JO mid-span pole 9311/369 on the easterly side of Lincoln Street

Minutes, page 4

Adopt orderPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard authorize the petition order to relocate one (1) JO mid-span pole 9311/369 on the easterly side of Lincoln Street. The new location will be approximately twenty (20) feet south of the pole's existing location; and approximately two hundred seventy-five (275) feet north of the centerline of Mayflower Street, which installation is being requested to ensure the new subdivision has adequate clearance and space for safe ingress and egress, as presented, along with the conditions presented by DPW Director Sheila Sgarzi, and that Verizon New England, Inc. and/or NSTAR Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy contact the Duxbury Department of Public Works at least 48-hours prior to the commencement of the project

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard authorize the petition order to relocate one (1) JO mid-span pole 9311/369 on the easterly side of Lincoln Street. The new location will be approximately twenty (20) feet south of the pole's existing location; and approximately two hundred seventy-five (275) feet north of the centerline of Mayflower Street, which installation is being requested to ensure the new subdivision has adequate clearance and space for safe ingress and egress, as presented, along with the conditions presented by DPW Director Sheila Sgarzi, and that Verizon New England, Inc. and/or NSTAR Electric d/b/a Eversource Energy contact the Duxbury Department of Public Works at least 48-hours prior to the commencement of the project. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

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

Approve of and adopt the Town of Duxbury Selectboard Policy, Procedures and Rules For Use of Outdoor Space For Food and Alcohol Service, as presented, effective immediately

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard approve of and adopt the Town of Duxbury Selectboard Policy, Procedures and Rules For Use of Outdoor Space For Food and Alcohol Service, as presented, effective immediately

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard approve of and adopt the Town of Duxbury Selectboard Policy, Procedures and Rules For Use of Outdoor Space For Food and Alcohol Service, as presented, effective immediately. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Appoint Brian E. Glennon, II to serve on the MBTA Communities Working Group

Minutes, page 5

AppointPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard appoint Brian E. Glennon, II to serve on the MBTA Communities Working Group

From the minutes

“Ms. Ladd Fiorini moved that the Selectboard appoint Brian E. Glennon, II to serve on the MBTA Communities Working Group. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Fiorini, second: MacNab)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Select Brian E. Glennon, If and Amy M. MacNab to assist Interim Planning Director Paul Halkiotis with interviewing and selecting (4) at-large applicants to serve on the MBTA Communities Working Group

Minutes, page 5

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard select Brian E. Glennon, If and Amy M. MacNab to assist Interim Planning Director Paul Halkiotis with interviewing and selecting (4) at-large applicants to serve on the MBTA Communities Working Group

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard select Brian E. Glennon, If and Amy M. MacNab to assist Interim Planning Director Paul Halkiotis with interviewing and selecting (4) at-large applicants to serve on the MBTA Communities Working Group. Seconded by Mr. Guitart Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Guitart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 5 (PDF)

Adopt the aggregated evaluation document as presented

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard adopt the aggregated evaluation document as presented

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard adopt the aggregated evaluation document as presented. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

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

Accept the compensation change for Mr. René Read, Town Manager, commencing July 1, 2024

Minutes, page 8

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That the Selectboard accept the compensation change for Mr. René Read, Town Manager, commencing July 1, 2024

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard accept the compensation change for Mr. René Read, Town Manager, commencing July 1, 2024. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

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

Appoint or re-appoint the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Alternative Energy Committee Douglas Carver Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Board of Appeals (Zoning)...

Minutes, page 9

AppointPassed · 4–0

That the Selectboard appoint or re-appoint the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Alternative Energy Committee Douglas Carver Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Board of Appeals (Zoning) Philip Thorn Re-Appointment 06-30-2029 Borys Gojnycz - Alternate Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Tanya Trevisan - Alternate Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Coastal Resiliency Task Force Mickey (Daniel) McGonagle, ConCom Rep Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 David Amory, At Large Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Lenore White, At Large Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Conservation Commission Robb D'Ambruoso Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Mickey (Daniel) McGonagle Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 MBTA Advisory Board Brian E. Glennon, II - Delegate Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 MBTA Communities Working Group Robert "Tag" Carpenter-Planning Bd Rep Appointment 06-30-2025 Shellfish Advisory Committee Richard Brennen Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Craig M. Bloodgood Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Robert Loring Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Sidewalk & Bike Path Committee Christopher Deane Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Resignations: Age and Dementia Friendly Task Force Nancy McDermott Resignation Alternative Energy Committee Susan Fontaine Resignation Matt Koenig Resignation Lewis Segall Resignation King Caesar Advisory Committee Dr. Carol A. Langford Resignation

Yes: Glennon, Guitart, MacNab, McGeeThe minutes say Cynthia Ladd Fiorini did not vote ("(Note: Ms. Ladd Fiorini did not vote as she momentarily stepped away)").

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Selectboard appoint or re-appoint the following: Board / Committee Appointment/Re-appointment/Resignation Term Alternative Energy Committee Douglas Carver Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Board of Appeals (Zoning) Philip Thorn Re-Appointment 06-30-2029 Borys Gojnycz - Alternate Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Tanya Trevisan - Alternate Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Coastal Resiliency Task Force Mickey (Daniel) McGonagle, ConCom Rep Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 David Amory, At Large Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Lenore White, At Large Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 Conservation Commission Robb D'Ambruoso Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Mickey (Daniel) McGonagle Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 MBTA Advisory Board Brian E. Glennon, II - Delegate Re-Appointment 06-30-2025 MBTA Communities Working Group Robert "Tag" Carpenter-Planning Bd Rep Appointment 06-30-2025 Shellfish Advisory Committee Richard Brennen Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Craig M. Bloodgood Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Robert Loring Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Sidewalk & Bike Path Committee Christopher Deane Re-Appointment 06-30-2027 Resignations: Age and Dementia Friendly Task Force Nancy McDermott Resignation Alternative Energy Committee Susan Fontaine Resignation Matt Koenig Resignation Lewis Segall Resignation King Caesar Advisory Committee Dr. Carol A. Langford Resignation Seconded by Mr. Guitart Vote: 4:0:0 (Note: Ms. Ladd Fiorini did not vote as she momentarily stepped away).” (Motion: Glennon, second: Guitart)

Read it in the official minutes, page 9 (PDF)

Grant to Ms. Katriena Devlin (Pless Ventures/Stroll Pinehills): a One-Day Wine and Malt License for their Stroll Pinehills at the Winsor House on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, at...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That Ms. Katriena Devlin, as a representative of the Pless Ventures/Stroll Pinehills, is granted a One-Day Wine and Malt License for their Stroll Pinehills at the Winsor House on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, at the Nathaniel Winsor Jr. House, 479 Washington Street, and contingent upon the conditions of the license. |

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that Ms. Katriena Devlin, as a representative of the Pless Ventures/Stroll Pinehills, is granted a One-Day Wine and Malt License for their Stroll Pinehills at the Winsor House on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 from 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM, at the Nathaniel Winsor Jr. House, 479 Washington Street, and contingent upon the conditions of the license. | Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: MacNab)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Grant to Ms. Susan Uitti (Duxbury Rural & Historical Society): a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold a Reception on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Nathaniel Winsor, Jr....

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That Ms. Susan Uitti, as a representative of the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold a Reception on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Nathaniel Winsor, Jr. House, 479 Washington Street, Duxbury, and contingent upon the conditions of the license

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that Ms. Susan Uitti, as a representative of the Duxbury Rural & Historical Society, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License to hold a Reception on Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Nathaniel Winsor, Jr. House, 479 Washington Street, Duxbury, and contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: MacNab)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Grant to Ms. Katie Rudicus (Jordan Hospital Club): a One-Day All Alcoholic License for their Duxbury Lawn Party, on Friday, June 14, 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, at the residence of John & Kate...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That Ms. Katie Rudicus, as a representative of the Jordan Hospital Club, is granted a One-Day All Alcoholic License for their Duxbury Lawn Party, on Friday, June 14, 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, at the residence of John & Kate Rudicus, 160 King Caesar Road, Duxbury, and contingent upon the conditions of the license

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that Ms. Katie Rudicus, as a representative of the Jordan Hospital Club, is granted a One-Day All Alcoholic License for their Duxbury Lawn Party, on Friday, June 14, 2024 from 6:00pm - 8:00pm, at the residence of John & Kate Rudicus, 160 King Caesar Road, Duxbury, and contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Grant to Ms. Sharon Bohan (South Shore Conservatory): a One-Day Wine & Malt License for the Duxbury Music Festival to be held at the South Shore Conservatory - Ellison Center for the Arts, 64...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · Unanimous, 5 present

That Ms. Sharon Bohan, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for the Duxbury Music Festival to be held at the South Shore Conservatory - Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 Saint George Street, on the following dates, and contingent upon the conditions of the license: Sunday, July 14, 2024 6:30pm-8:30pm Tuesday, July 16, 2024 6:30pm-8:30pm Wednesday, 17, 2024 5:30pm-7:00pm Friday, July 19, 2024 6:30pm-8:30pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that Ms. Sharon Bohan, as a representative of the South Shore Conservatory, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for the Duxbury Music Festival to be held at the South Shore Conservatory - Ellison Center for the Arts, 64 Saint George Street, on the following dates, and contingent upon the conditions of the license: Sunday, July 14, 2024 6:30pm-8:30pm Tuesday, July 16, 2024 6:30pm-8:30pm Wednesday, 17, 2024 5:30pm-7:00pm Friday, July 19, 2024 6:30pm-8:30pm Seconded by Ms. MacNab Vote: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: MacNab)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Grant to Mr. Paul Tougas (Marshfield Country Club): a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield 2024 Golf Classic to be held at the Marshfield Country Club 515 Moraine...

Minutes, page 11

ApprovePassed · 4–0

That Mr. Paul Tougas, as a representative of the Marshfield Country Club, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield 2024 Golf Classic to be held at the Marshfield Country Club 515 Moraine Street, Marshfield, on Monday, June 24, 2024 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, and contingent upon the conditions of the license

Yes: Fiorini, Glennon, MacNab, McGeeAbstained: Guitart

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that Mr. Paul Tougas, as a representative of the Marshfield Country Club, is granted a One-Day Wine & Malt License for their Boys & Girls Club of Marshfield 2024 Golf Classic to be held at the Marshfield Country Club 515 Moraine Street, Marshfield, on Monday, June 24, 2024 from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, and contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 4:0:1 (Mr. Guitart abstained as he is a member of MCC).” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 11 (PDF)

Grant to Ms. Clare Rock (Outstanding in the Field): a One-Day Wine and Malt License for a dinner event to be held at the property of Charles J. Husk, 160 Marshall Street, Duxbury, MA on Saturday,...

Minutes, page 12

ApproveFailed · 0–5

That Ms. Clare Rock, as a representative of Outstanding in the Field, is granted a One-Day Wine and Malt License for a dinner event to be held at the property of Charles J. Husk, 160 Marshall Street, Duxbury, MA on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, contingent upon the conditions of the license

No: Fiorini, Glennon, Guitart, MacNab, McGeeEvery member present voted no.

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that Ms. Clare Rock, as a representative of Outstanding in the Field, is granted a One-Day Wine and Malt License for a dinner event to be held at the property of Charles J. Husk, 160 Marshall Street, Duxbury, MA on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 0:5:0 (all voted Nay - ODLL not approved).” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

The Town of Duxbury Fourth of July Committee is granted permission to hold the annual Fourth of July Parade and related events, including the Beach Party, in the Town of Duxbury, contingent upon...

Minutes, page 12

ApprovePassed · 4–0

That the Town of Duxbury Fourth of July Committee is granted permission to hold the annual Fourth of July Parade and related events, including the Beach Party, in the Town of Duxbury, contingent upon the conditions of the license

Yes: Fiorini, Glennon, Guitart, McGeeAbstained: MacNab

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved that the Town of Duxbury Fourth of July Committee is granted permission to hold the annual Fourth of July Parade and related events, including the Beach Party, in the Town of Duxbury, contingent upon the conditions of the license. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini Vote: 4:0:1 (Ms. MacNab abstained as she is the spouse of the organizer).” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 12 (PDF)

Adjourn at approximately 10:30pm

Minutes, page 13

ProceduralPassed · Unanimous, 5 present

To adjourn at approximately 10:30pm

From the minutes

“Mr. Glennon moved to adjourn at approximately 10:30pm. Seconded by Ms. Ladd Fiorini VOTE: 5:0:0.” (Motion: Glennon, second: Fiorini)

Read it in the official minutes, page 13 (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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